By the way, I don't own any of these characters, thats Nintendo's court, but i did make up the story smile smile ENJOY

CHAPTER 1- tears like rain

It had been four years since Ganondorf had been sealed, and Link returned to his correct time. Now, Link truly was known as the Great Hero of Time, however this time around things were much more simpler. He and the beautiful Princess Zelda still talked constantly, they even grew to become best friends. She knew he wanted much more, but because of her place, friendship was all there could be. As much as it broke her heart, she and Link had no choice but to remain just friends.

It was a cold, rainy day, in fact, thats how the weather had been for several days. Princess Zelda leaned against her balcony, allowing rain drops to run down her flawless cheeks. She just stood wondering what her life would be like as a queen, married to one of the stuck up suitors her father was constantly introducing her to. On the other hand...what would a life married to Link be like? Riding horse back through Hyrule's fields all day long. Carelessly wondering through the forest for fun. Gazing up at the stars all night. Deep down, all she longed for was a life with him. It was practically written in destiny for them two to be together. As she continued to think more about this, a voice suddenly called out, "Hello!!!"

Zelda quickly turned, very surprised to see Link standing there in his usual green tunic, and dirty brown Kokiri boots.

" How in the world did you managed to get up here without me knowing it," she asked almost surprised as she was curious. Link chuckled, causing his dirty blond hair to flutter over his dark blue eyes.

"Ha ha...I climbed up the veins against the castle walls. You didn't notice because you were too busy day dreaming."

" Oh really," she asked in a playful tone, "You know most people would be prosecuted for that."

" Yeah, I know," he said casually, " Really though, why are you standing up here in the pouring rain. Thats a good way to get sick you know."

Princess Zelda shrugged. " I don't know... I guess I just love the rain. My father used to say that when it rained, it was because the goddesses were taking pity upon someone with a broken heart."

" You don't say," he asked, not really sure what she was saying because she spoke so low."

She gave a light smile, and motioned him to come inside. "I could care less if I got sick, but I don't think Hyrule could afford for it's great Hero to. Any way, you can help me to pick out a gown to wear to the ball tonight."

"What! Theres a ball tonight," he asked in shock and anger as he stepped inside into her bedroom, " So your father is still trying to get you with one of those suitors huh? Zelda, is that really the kind of man you want?!"

" Of course not," she replied. She opened up her closet and began to examine the several dresses inside. " It's just that if I don't pretend to like the men, then my father will pair me with a man far worse. Knowing him, it'll be some disgusting old man who has more dirt under his nails than he does hair. The bottom line Link, is that I have no choice but to do as my father ask. Until I am married off, I still belong to him."

" But you could belong to me," Link said softly, as he reached to grab her hand. " We could be, and I could make you happy. ...Zelda, I could take you away." Link looked deeply into her crystle blue eyes, and it almost seemed that she was considering the idea, but she only looked away. Tears filled her eyes, and they seemed to fall as quickly as the rain. She thought for shore today would be different and she would be able to control her emotions around Link. It was just that she loved him so much.

She placed her cheek upon Link's and gently replied, " Link, you know as well as I why we cannot be. Our duties bond us to different ways of life...My father would never allow me to marry you."

" So he thinks some dirty old king is better than I," Link cried in frustration. " You're only sixteen, you shouldn't have to live his way of life!!"

" Shhhhh!" She whispered trying to calm him down, " The guards will hear you."

But it was too late. The door slowly opened and in walked her nurse maid, Impa.