Quite. Peace, and quite. This was all that went through Link's mind. There he was, laying on the grass, embracing the peace and quiet. Smelling the sweet grass, letting its pure, sweet aroma run wild in his head. Link took a deep breath, and let out a sigh. It was good to be away from the stress of Hyrule. He loved being one with nature, in solitude. He didn't mind people, he just wasn't good at socializing with others, and he prefers to be alone. But he serves the princess, and its his duty to protect her and the kingdom. Link was starting to doze off, when suddenly, he heard a branch snap. Immediately, link was on his feet, sword drawn, and eyes focused on anything that moved. He scoured the area, looking for any threats. Maybe it was an Bob-omb? Or a ChuChu? Whatever it was, he was ready for a battle. At the corner of his eye, he saw something move, and quickly drew his sword, and faced the enemy. But to links disappointment, it wasn't an enemy. He saw a girl, about 5'6, wearing boots, and a simple brown dress. She had red hair, and it was flowing in the wind. She had her bow and arrow drawn out, aimed at link. He was stunned that anyone would be in the lost woods, thinking that no one but himself visited here. He kept staring at her, stunned by her beauty and the way she stood. She stood with such grace and strength. Her eyes were hazel, a beautiful color that suited her perfectly. Her eyes were hostile, yet soft.
"Who are you?" She asked in an hostile voice.
Link simply looked at her, and he blushed. He dropped his sword, and held his hands up, hoping she would not make him speak. She looked at him, confused. She withdrew her bow, and swung a pack around her, and put an arrow in the pack. She closed it, and put her bow down, and her hands up. Link noticed she was copying her, and smirked. She had a smile on her face as she saw the he knew she was copying him. She laughed, and fell to the ground. Link looked puzzled. Such a stunning, but strange girl she was. She stopped laughing, and sat up, cocking her head to the side, and she asked him, "Can you not talk?"
Link simply shooked his head no. His face turned red from embarrassment, wishing he had enough nerve to say something to her.
She scooted closer to him, and sighed. "Well, can you at least tell me your name?" She pleaded him.
Link looked at her, then looked away. Not knowing what to do. He felt awkward, but the words flew out of him. "My name's link." He said quietly towards her.
She smiled, and shook his hand, saying "Nice to meet you, Link. I'm Athenia." She said.
It sent electricity through his body when she touched her hand. Her touch made him feel warm inside.. He jerked away at first, but then gently shook her hand. She politely smiled at him, then looked away. Her and Link Sat together for awhile. Link noticed that Athenia's eyes seemed to sparkle when she was looking around, investigating the details of every flower, or every blade of grass she had in her hand. Link stared at her. Looking at her wild red hair. It was wild, yet beautiful looking. She was such a graceful person. She played with a friendly caterpillar, letting it crawl on her hand. She giggled as she watched the insect crawl about her. Link smiled, and watched the tiny thing as well. It crawled on her index finger, and she then gently put it on a leaf, letting it crawl off of her. Link was still staring at her. Trying to figure her out. What she was. What she liked. Clearly she liked to hunt. She had a pack with her, with much supplies as it could carry. He saw rupees, a jar of milk, some arrows, a dagger, and a note book all crammed into the tiny pack. She noticed him staring at her pack, and she smiled at him. His eyes met hers, and he got lost in the beauty of her gentle eyes. She awkwardly looked back, and then grabbed Her pack, and said "Would you like something to drink?"
Link shook his head no, but gave her a warm smile. She looked in the sky, and it lightly started to rain. She put her hood up, and groaned. "It's raining. I Better get home." She said.
Link frowned, but he knew she had to go. She looked back at him, and said "Meet me here tomorrow?" She asked.
Link shook his head, and smirked. She smiled, and replied "Okay, I'll see You then!" She said, and started to run off. Link watched her run away, watching how graceful she was at doing anything, amazed by how she moved. Link snapped out of it, and put his sword back, and started to walk home, hoping he would see her again.