I Loved Him First

by Lady-Valiant

A short poem in which Malon reflects on her relationship with Link and his with Zelda.

Disclaimer: If you know anything about me, you'll know I don't own LoZ.

I vividly remember,

That day at sunset,

When I taught Epona's song,

To a boy I'd just met.

I called him 'fairy boy',

For his light-filled friend,

And we sat and talked,

Until the day's end.

It was a girlish crush,

And he was gone the next day,

Still, I wished the fairy boy,

Had been able to stay.

Seven years past,

Some long, horrid years,

During which I discovered,

My darkest fears.

I prayed for a savior,

But then, we all did,

And goddess Farore,

Sent back my friend.

I think I fell in love,

With my fairy boy,

And fueled by romantic tales,

My heart felt such joy.

He told me of his quest,

And I promised my aid,

In defeating the Dark King,

No matter the price to be paid.

I renewed my girlish crush,

A feat foolish at best,

For how can a ranch hand,

Compete with a princess?

If he truly loves her,

That's okay with me,

But if he needs a ranch hand,

Here I will be.

Things always change,

For better or worse,

Zelda may love him,

But I loved him first.