Chapter 1

I awoke to the loud giggles of what I assumed were the maids; as my senses became more aware of my surroundings I heard something else, it was a sound that was ever so comforting for me. I gently removed the covers from my body and dressed myself in a simple lace robe; I parted my curtains from my bed and slowly rose.

"Oh your highness!" one of the maids, I believe her name was Amelia, gasped as she saw me standing there.

"We are terribly sorry, we meant not to wake you" she and the other chamber maid bowed.

"No, no it's alright, I believe it's late enough" I said while shaking my head, something behind Amelia caught my eye.

"What's that" I said while pointing at the small round table that sat in the middle of my room.

"Oh your highness, they are a gift, they were delivered this morning while you slept, would you like to read the inscription?" the second maid answered quite excited.

I glanced at the arrangement of roses I was sure was sent by a suitor

"Can you read it to me" I said as I walked over to my window and parted the curtains. It was raining; the drizzling sound of the rain hitting my window brought a small smile across my face, how I came to love rainy days I remember not, all I know is that rainy days like these bring to me an undying sense of peace.

"Yes your highness!" the young maid said as she rushed to open the letter.

"My dearest princess Zelda" she began

"In all my travels I have never seen a beauty such as yourself; it is my greatest desire and it would be the greatest honor to have a woman of your intellect and beauty as my wife

Thinking of You,

Lord Markett"

I grimaced at the sound of his name, how dare he, I thought as I continued to look at the rainfall.

"Your Highness?" Amelia's timid voice broke through my trance and I realized I had been clutching at the curtains the whole time. I let go of the curtains and turned to face the very confused maids.

"Thank you, what is your name?" I asked the second maid

"Julia" she said while bowing her head

"That's a lovely name, thank you Julia for reading the inscription to me" I said trying my best to hide my utter disgust as I recalled my last encounter with Lord Markett.

"Amelia could you please remove the roses from my bedroom "I asked as I turned my gaze back to the window

"Yes your highness" Amelia answered and without another word she exited my bedroom.

"Julia could you help me get ready for the day" I turned my gaze from the window towards a very confused Julia. "Yes your highness of course, what would you like to wear today?" she asked

"Something simple, it doesn't seem like the rain will let up soon." I said as I walked away from the window.

Julia opened my armoire and selected an off the shoulder lavender dress, a lovely color.

"Will this do madam?" she asked timidly

I simply nodded my head and began to undress, as I stood there in my undergarments I couldn't help but think about my encounter with Lord Markett.

Lady Impa had arranged another meeting with a suitor, ever since my father, the King, had announced my coming of age my days were spent entertaining Lords from all around the country. The King hoped that one day soon I would choose an honorable lord to be my prince consort.

On this day I was to meet Lord Markett for the first time, as always I was escorted by my knights, but most importantly I was escorted by Sir Arthur. Sir Arthur was an important figure in my life, ever since I was young I remember him being there, he was always there keeping a close eye on me; he wasn't just a knight and body guard he was also a father figure, much more than my own father the King. I never went anywhere without Sir Arthur being there, he was my greatest support.

When we arrived to the Markett manor I was instantly greeted by non-other than Lord Markett, he held out his had to me which I reluctantly took. When I finally stepped out of the carriage I couldn't help but to stare at the man in front of me. He was incredibly handsome, his dark hair contrasted marvelously with his fair skin and his dark eyes pierced through my own. He was strong I could tell but there was something about him that made me uncomfortable.

He showed me his gardens and we walked for what seemed forever, Sir Arthur keeping a close eye on me course.

"Princess tell me about yourself, I wish to know more about you" he smiled at me

"What would you like to know my lord?" I quizzically looked at him

No one had ever asked me that before; every other suitor I had met had always been preoccupied talking about themselves.

"You must have certain diversions that you regularly partake in" he smiled again while gently brushing his hand on my cheek.

I blushed at the daring move, no one had ever laid a hand on me before, I turned away to hide my embarrassment and shock .We made a turn into a small entry way covered by flowers in which he then pushed me against the wall, hands on each side of my face. Without another word he lowered his head and forcibly put his lips upon mine.

I managed to push him off and yelled for Sir Arthur whom in no time had the Lord pinned against the floor. We left as quickly as we came, now I know what had made me feel so uncomfortable, It was his eyes they were hungry for something, how far would he have gone if Sir Arthur wouldn't' have been there; that night I cried myself to sleep.

"Your highness, are you alright?" Julia's voice ran through my ear drums as I came back to reality.

"Yes, I am sorry, are we done?" I asked as I took a look at my reflection.

"Yes madam, if everything is to your liking," she responded with a smile.

I got up from my vanity and walked over to the mirror, the dress fit nicely against my body, my shoulders were exposed but ever so elegantly, my blond hair was left loose except for the top half which was braided and pinned at the back. I placed my circlet on top of my head and took one last look at myself. Satisfied I turned to look at Julia and smiled.

"Thank you Julia" I said and then proceeded to go on with the rest of this rainy day.

Ok my fellow Zelda Lovers, I do not own any of the characters in this story, this is my first fan fic ever so please be nice about the comments or reviews etc. I would like to keep the story going so please let me know what you think and again please be nice and gentle, this is my first time writing a story, Thank you