Chapter One

The noisy market, the horses grunts, the busy castle… Why did every day have to be the same now? Everything had been so normal ever since Ganondorf's defeat. I still remember that day like no tomorrow. I'm using my power to hold the Evil King. Link! Use your sword and deliver the final blow! One of the moments where I had witnessed Link so ruthless. I have accepted the fact that Link and I are in both different worlds, class-wise at least. Even though he is the hero of time, and he saved Hyrule, the royal court still sees him as a peasant. Snobby politicians, with their suitors and impeccable rules.

So, I have accepted that fact so, but, why did everything have to be so, quiet? Boring would be over-rated, but I had sensed a sort of emptiness within my soul. Link had been the only one to make the days more exciting. Unfortunately Link had set off on a small quest, he mentioned was very personal, and I had missed his company ever since. It had been two weeks since his departure. I would have my father bother me from time to time, more than before actually. I had dreamed of Link the past couple of nights, him always turning around to leave with that sly grin on his face. His face… -Wait! Link is just my friend and that's exactly how he sees me I'm sure. It's not like I miss him like that. I just… really care about him… I dropped my quill and thought that should conclude my diary for the day. The stars were out, beautifully spread across the night sky like a big blanket.

A knock on the door broke my thoughts into pieces. "Yes? Who's presence?" Not another sound. I put my diary down and rose up to open the door. No one.

Another knock. I got up to check to see who it was, no one again.

As soon as I was going to sit back down, another knock. I couldn't believe people's boredom sometimes. "I mean is it really that boring, you have to act so childish- as I opened the door, my eyes caught onto a young, handsome, hylian with piercing blue eyes, right into my very soul. "L-Link. I must apologize. I didn't realize-

"That it was me?" The young hylian covered a quick yawn and spoke again. "I'm the one who should be apologizing, princess. It is night time. I had to knock, but every time I did, someone came walking around the corner. You know I don't have good terms with the royal court so I hid. Just in case."

Link's attention turned to me as he stared into my soul… very seriously. My heart was racing. What could he want to say next? The way he's looking at me…

"Then again, I would also have to apologize seeing you nearly half naked in your night gown," he gave a smirk and turned away to give me privacy.

"Oh!" I gave a loud gasp and squeak. "I'm so sorry!" I blushed violently as I grabbed another dress to put on. Slipping off my night gown and having a lush, nude-colored dress hug my body was making me nervous, even though I dressed behind the dressing screen. "Sorry Link, almost done."

"Mhmm. It's what you women always say," Link mumbled. As I came out, Link looked down to hide a blush. The dress was a usual, common dress for walking around the castle, but it was also very tight and showed many curves.

"Anyway princess," Link straightened up and crossed his arms with his back leaned against the wall. "That personal quest I set off on… I wanted to discuss that with you, and you only."

I sat down on my bed, frowning a little bit. "Link you may sit. You don't have to waste the energy to stand up and tell me."

It was quiet. Link closed his eyes and concentrated very carefully on what he was going to say. I waited with respect and patience. "It's alright. I have little to say about it. Then again I have little to say all the time."

Link stood there for a few more seconds, his cape had an upper clothing that would cover his mouth for the sands of the desert. Link had lowered it down to look like a scarf.

"Princess Zelda- he started out.

"Zelda, Link." I shot back softly.

"Well, I don't think I could get used to that especially with the royal court almost at every corner. I've always called you 'princess.' Anyway, it's something that is very significant and personal to me. Of course I would trust you enough to tell you." He sighed, wearily.

"I'm glad you trust me." I felt a little bit closer to Link now. It must be really important. I laid down a little bit, leaning on my bed.

"…It's my father." Link looked at me gave a deep breath.

"But Link, you told me your parents were-

"Dead. Yes I know. Someone came by the day before my departure, saying he could be alive. When I heard he was in another town beyond the desert, I had to check and make sure myself. That's why I left so hastily. I'm sorry." Link fiddled with the hidden necklace beneath his tunic.

I never knew he had a necklace. "So, did you find him?" I asked eagerly.

"…No. I know I heard he had been killed in the war, and I'm sure the Great Deku Tree would never lie about my mother bringing me to the Kokiri Forest seconds before she died." Link gave a sad, weak smile, looking at the necklace.

"You told me your father was also the one who told your mother to head to forest for safety. I'm sure he would've checked, especially if he was alive…"

There was a strong silence that filled the room. Link's tone started to change.

"You know. I know it's crazy, but… I ever wondered if my father had any kind of love for me, or if he only created me to follow after himself." I sighed and looked at Link with the same sorrow.

"Link, I'm sure he did love you. No one can leave their child like that, especially after seventeen years and their mother just died. Maybe the person you heard it from was wrong, because, that's, why that's just completely-

"Heartless…" His bangs covered his eyes as he looked down. "That's why I'm hoping to find him dead… I didn't see his name carved into one of the grave stones in Kakariko, I better find it carved somewhere else…" Link's tone became bitter. Anger filled his body.

"Link…" I put my hand to my heart and looked down and away.

"Sorry. Goodnight princess."

He fixed his things and started to get ready to leave. "Link wait!" I exclaimed.

I ran up to him and hugged him ever so tightly, pushing my breasts against his chest. He slowly wrapped his hands around my tiny body. I could smell his natural scent; smoke from smithing, lush green from the forest, and the used iron from battle.

"I haven't seen you in two weeks, are you mad? I at least deserve a hug from my restless hero." I looked up at him and he sadly smiled down upon me. Those handsome, piercing, deep blue eyes…

"Yes, but now you should get some sleep." He looked at me, concerned.

"See me tomorrow in the courtyard. We can talk more then." I whispered.

"I'll be there before you." He gave a small smirk and gently let me go.

"Sure you will." I said back playfully.

"Goodnight princess." He lowered his voice.

"Zelda," I snapped back quietly. "Just Zelda."