Let Love In.
Chapter 1: Let Love Meet.
A/N: I own some games myself, but the general idea of Zelda is owned by Nintendo! This is my first Zelda fanfiction, so constructive criticism is really appreciated (especially if there's a hint of OOC). This story was half-half inspired by a song from Goo Goo Dolls, so they own the song guys!
This is a Link/Zelda story, after the events in Twilight Princess. Five Chapters are planned.
Ordona Province.
The trees of Ordon released that exquisite scent through the winds that identified the people from Ordon as where they're from. Link once again found himself in his part-time job at the Ordon Ranch, herding goats with the help of his horse Epona. Once the job was partially done, Link sat on the green grass to relax after a job well done, holding a drink of water in his hand to help cease exhaustion. His sweat would flow down through his cheeks, as it was a sunny day in Ordon Village and he was exposed to the sun and humidity there was around. He felt like laying his back on the grass, with his hands serving as a pillow. He couldn't help but to look back into the past, when Hyrule and the Twilight Realm were both in grave danger and he was the only hero fit to save them. He saw everything in his collection of memories- Midna, Twilight Realm, Hyrule Castle, Light Spirits, Mirror Of Twilight- and the most curious one, Princess Zelda.
"She must be older than me" he thought. He didn't know exactly why did he even thought of this small detail, he only saw her from three to four times during his quest. He remembered Midna, how he had more communication with her than with Zelda herself. Midna confused him from the start, she made him think Zelda was a Twilight Princess while it was revealed that it was more likely to be that Midna was the Twilight Princess. This adventure was filled with new people and places he had never seen before, which were all forever glued to his mind. But, while remembering moments of happiness and sadness, he wanted to see Princess Zelda again. It was this feeling of someone you really want to get to know better, especially if that person was saved thanks to you.
"Link!" yelled Fado.
This caught Link's attention immediately, as he sat up to finally stand up from his travel through his precious memories. He cleaned himself from the grass that was caught into his clothes. Fado reached him and gasped for air, finally catching the air needed and standing up and straight.
"Link, we're done for today!" Fado said. "You can go back home with Epona!"
Link nodded and be headed towards Epona. He brushed her hair with his hand, as she was his close companion. Epona reacted by looking at him and cuddling her master. Now that some cuddles were given, Link mounted Epona and rode off to the main area of Ordon Village. As Epona passed through the village towards Link's tree house, the village kids were playing in the middle of the road. When the kids saw Link coming on the way, Talo waved at him as a sign to stop him.
"Link! Over here!" Talo yelled. "We need to ask you something!"
He smiled and did so, slowly guiding Epona to where the kids were.
"Listen Link, we were wondering if you could take us to the Great Hylian Festival at Hyrule Castle Town tomorrow in the afternoon." Talo started. "I heard that Prince Ralis will attend! And so will Princess Zelda!"
Link's eyes widened a bit, he knew the past would haunt him again and would do great effects in the future. For a stranger in his life, Zelda brought him a lot of curiosity. But after a sec of experiencing a fast thought on his mind, he nodded in affirmation to Talo's request.
"YES!" Talo replied. "We will have so much fun!"
The sun was setting down, it was becoming late for the children. Link viewed the sun from Epona and loved the beautiful scenery of it, but while he was watching such a beautiful scenery, the kids already had started running to their homes, saying good night to Link. Now that they were out of the way, Link reached to his tree house and left Epona in her usual spot. Once Link looked back at the sky, night had already fallen. He climbed the stairs, entered his house and prepared himself for a brand new day for the Great Hylian Festival. Hopefully there, he could see Princess Zelda again.
Early In the Morning, Ordona Province.
"Liiiink!" Talo yelled upwards. "Wake up, sleepy head! We're gonna be late for the festival!"
Link woke up from his sleep, stretching his arms to heat up his body.
It was time for the festival.
Hyrule Castle Town
Link was riding Epona while the kids were in a carriage to the festival. Passing through Faron Province and Eldin Province on the paths of Hyrule Field, they reached Hyrule Castle Town just in time. As Epona stopped on the entrance, the kids immediately got down from the carriage and ran to the entrance, leaving Link behind. Link tried to tell them to stop, but it was too late, he calmly got down from Epona and followed them in there. The guard saluted them and smiled at the children who ran there by themselves. Link found himself in a tiny problem, he needed to keep the children together or else he'd be in trouble! Knowing this, he immediately ran after them.
But where to look? They could be in the north, east, west and south of Hyrule Castle Town! He began with the southern area where the markets and Telma's bar was and saw Beth buying fruits from one of the stands. As soon as she saw him, she waved at him to make him come over there. He ran to her and wondered where would the other two, Talo and Malo, would've been.
"Well, we kind of splitted up when we entered Hyrule Castle Town." Beth said. "They could be anywhere at this minute. But don't worry! The guy from the stand told me that in three minutes Princess Zelda will come and make her entrance, maybe that'll catch their attention and we can meet them there!"
Link simply smiled and nodded, phew, she's most likely right. Even if she was right, he hoped Talo wouldn't get in trouble like he usually did. After Beth picked her bags with fruits in it, they walked towards the central area of Hyrule Castle Town, where everybody was forming a circle to witness the entrance of Princess Zelda. Like Talo had mentioned before, Prince Ralis was seen in a corner of the entrance, talking to his Zora servants that accompanied him.
Trumpets were blown by the soldiers who were at the end of each side of the entrance, to get the attention of the people, as Princess Zelda was about to come out of her castle. Link felt this to be another far view of the princess, and she probably wouldn't notice him anyway. Royalty tends to be that way, he thought, she is too busy to think about the Hero of Twilight being there in her very presence. His thoughts were suddenly interrupted.
When she finally came outside.
Everybody applauded and cheered as they all loved the princess with their heart. Zelda waved at them all, as a way to respond to them. She was wearing the same cape she wore when Link first met her and yet from far, she looked very beautiful and mature.
"Just as I thought" Link thought to himself. "Look at all these people, she won't recognize me from anywhere! Less if she has so much to think about."
But as soon as this thought was finished, even if her hand waved at others, her eyes recognized him. Link blinked with surprise when this happened and he couldn't help but to smile at her as soon as she did. Princess Zelda didn't call him, but her awareness of him being there was enough to let a chance pass through.
What kind of chance, though?
A/N: Hope you guys liked it! It's my first Link/Zelda romance fic and it will continue. So please, wait till I post new chapters! Please forgive me if I've made any mistakes xD.
R&R