Morning

Dear Telma.

I know that you must find it hard to get excited over my letters now that I'm sending them so frequently, even if I am the Princess of Hyrule, but there are two special events coming up soon that might interest you. First of all, it will be exactly a year since I started writing letters to you. I know it doesn't seem very exciting, but when you think about it, it's amazing how quickly the time has flown by. Time flying also relates to my second event…

In a few days, it will be the anniversary of me and Link having been together for a year as well.

I'm overwhelmed by how much I've lost track of time since we were together. I have to admit that I owe a huge debt to so many things; you and Link's other friends for your kindness, the other people here at the tournament for not teasing us, and the tournaments themselves for letting us see so much of each other. I still don't know what to get him for a present, although I feel sorry for him, having to find a present that a Princess doesn't have.

There is one problem though…

Link's seems very distracted lately, and I can't find out why. It's not as if I need to be with him every hour of every day, but he used to spend all his free time with me, just talking, sparring, or hanging out. Now, he stills sees me every morning and night (after all, we do share a room) but we barely have enough time to make pleasant conversation. I'm not sure if he even knows our anniversary is coming up, and it's all because of one woman.

Samus.

It's not like I'm mad at her… just confused about why Link is suddenly spending so much time with her. He spends all of his time with her now, just staying with her in her room.

I know that you must think it's suspicious of Link to be staying with another woman all the time in her room, but I know that he must have a good reason. I haven't even asked him about it yet. I'm probably worrying about nothing.

A less trusting woman would think they might be having an affair. But not me. I love Link, he wouldn't do that to me.

Your's sincerely, Zelda.

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Dear Ilia.

I know that my letters have been getting shorter, but it's getting harder and harder to find time to write, so I'll cut to the chase. Three important things are happening this week. First of all, I don't know if you've noticed, but it's almost been a year since I started writing to you. Time flies, doesn't it? The second important event is that at the end of the week, me and Zelda will have been together for an entire year. I would be happier, but I still have no idea what to get her. What can you get for the girl who has everything?

The third event is not as cheery, and it involves Samus. When she found out about my letters, she said it was alright to tell you, as long as no other Smashers found out. The truth is, Samus isn't fighting this week. She didn't fight this week last year either, and it was last year when I found out. Every year, Samus doesn't fight on this week, and although I've told you a bit about her, I'm not sure if I ever told you this.

Samus lost her parents to space pirates when she was very young, similar to me, although I was luckier because I never knew mine. Samus says that's worse, but I think it's better that I never knew my parents. It's helped me to become more independent, like Samus herself.

Unfortunately for Samus, she lost her parents at the worst age. She was just old enough to become attached to them when they were killed, and she always spends a week mourning in honour of them. She doesn't tell anyone else because she doesn't want their pity, and I only found out by accident when I heard her crying last year. I know that she finds these times hard, and needs someone to talk to, although I know she'd never admit it. She's a proud woman, but that's just another thing I find admirable about her.

Spending time with her is putting a strain on my relationship with Zelda, of course, but I'm sure we'll be ok. I've had to cut back on spending time with her, but she has other friends, and I'm sure she doesn't want to be around silly old me all of the time. Heck, she's probably glad to be rid of me for a few days.

Well, other people are beginning to wake up. I'll write again soon.

Link

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Afternoon

Dear Telma.

I hate to admit it, but I'm worried about Link and Samus. I know that I sounded calm this morning, but things are changing. This afternoon, I thought I could spend some more time with Link, and asked him if he'd like to join me on a shopping trip. He politely declined, saying that he had some other things to do, although I knew he would be spending his time with Samus.

Afterwards, I didn't really feel like a shopping trip, but decided to go anyway to take my mind off things, and to see if I could find Link something nice for our anniversary. Everything was going well, and I was even getting my mind off of Link and Samus, before I heard a woman laughing. A familiar laugh.

I turned around but I didn't have to. It was Samus, walking through the shops, and who was next to her? Link. My boyfriend Link, who told me that he couldn't come shopping today, was out shopping with another woman. I ducked into a shop to make sure they couldn't see me and watched as they walked past. Samus was smiling, Link was smiling, for a second, I expected them to be holding hands. I know that Link wouldn't lie to me without good reason, but why was he doing everything with Samus? Why didn't he ask me to come shopping with them too? Why did he always have to be alone with her?

Well, before you say I'm jumping to conclusions, you should hear what happened next. I decided to come clean to Link, sort of. By the time I saw him coming back in from his shopping trip (for once, Samus wasn't with him), I had decided to give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he had been shopping for an anniversary present for me, and needed Samus there to get a woman's opinion. But that would only explain today, and not how much time he's been spending with her lately. Still, I went straight to the point and asked him why he was spending so much time with her.

His response devastated me. He started to fidget and looked nervous, and muttered something about a private issue that he couldn't talk to me about. I know that he could still be telling the truth, but things are just getting too suspicious.

I won't assume the worst… I'll just try and find out what they're doing. It's probably nothing anyway.

Your's sincerely, Zelda.

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Dear Ilia.

Everything with Samus is going amazing, I really think I'm helping her cheer up. It's a shame, but I can't say the same with Zelda.

Going so long without spending time with her is depressing, but it's Samus who needs me right now. I had to turn down a shopping trip with Zelda earlier, which I'm now feeling guilty about, as I ended up going shopping with Samus anyway. At least when this is all done, I can focus on Zelda again. She's getting pretty suspicious over me and Samus, and asked a few questions, but I know I can't tell anyone. When I first found out about it, Samus made me swear not to tell anyone here. I'm lucky she didn't mind me telling you, or my letters to you would have to be a lot shorter.

I've already decided to go shopping again with Samus tomorrow. I can't spend lots of time with Zelda, but I can buy something nice for our anniversary. Having Samus there will help, as although she's not exactly as… dainty as Zelda, she stills knows more about jewellery and gifts than I ever will. Woman's touch, I suppose.

That reminds me, I must remember my wallet tomorrow. Today I left it back here and Samus ended up paying for our lunch. Another thing I feel a bit guilty about.

Well… there's really not much more to write, so write back soon and tell me how life is going on back in Hyrule.

Link