Midna's Rescue Chapter 1
Link rode across Hyrule field aboard Epona, but he couldn't keep Midna off of his mind. Why she broke the mirror and left him, he still didn't quite understand. Zelda had said that it was for the better of both of them, but that was her job. As he approached the castle, Midna's sweet voice could still be heard.
Zelda was in her chamber, playing her lullaby on her ocarina.
"Good morning, Princess." He said softly.
Putting the instrument down, she smiled and walked towards him.
"Good morning, my hero." Zelda kissed him on the cheek and led him to her bed. She sat and patted the spot next to her.
Reluctantly, he sat beside her.
"How was the ride up? Hopefully it wasn't any trouble to come and meet me here." She asked, concerned.
"Oh it was- fine." He hesitated.
"Something bothering you, my sweet?" She whispered, her hand on his shoulder.
"Zelda, please." Link said softly.
"What? It that Twili girl isn't it." Zelda said, a rough tone behind her words.
"And if it is?" Link snapped.
"Link, I'm-" Zelda whimpered.
"Don't waste your breath, I know what you're going to say..." Link trailed off.
"Link, please don't push me away. I know what it feels like to lose the one you love; to feel like there's nothing you can do to help them." She turned his head to face her.
"How do you think I survived you risking your life, to save me?" She smiled, but there was pain behind it. Clutching her necklace, she looked down at the floor, a tear escaping her blue eyes.
"Zelda, do you-?" He asked the impossible.
"Love you? I have from the start, Link."
Silence consumed the room as he stared at her, suddenly realizing her stunning beauty.
"Zelda, I-" He was cut off as without warning, she kissed him. At first he was stunned, but as he relaxed, she pulled away.
She pulled off her charm necklace and pushed it towards him, forcing it into his hand.
"You can find your girl with this. It can grant any wish, but only once for any one but the wearer. If you want to return just say my name no matter how far away you are, and I'll bring you back. I- I love you, Link."
She said softly, knowing that he wouldn't return it.
"Zelda-"
She looked up, awaiting his response.
"Thank you." He whispered, and she he stood up, a painful look in her eye.
She ran towards him, and embraced him, her arms around his neck.
He stumbled back, and he noticed she was crying. When she pulled away, he lifted her chin to look up at him. Wiping a tear from her cheek, he smiled a heartfelt smile, and she forced a smile through her tears.
Bringing her close, he whispered in her ear.
"I will come back, with or without her. I promise."
More tears fell, and she nodded, trying to contain herself.
And with that, he left the castle, necklace in hand.