I waited at the entrance of Hyrule Castle Town for Zelda to return with Link.

"Hurry up!" Shouted a playful voice.

I stared into the distance and spotted two figures; both had blonde hair. One wore a pink dress while the other wore a green tunic. It was Zelda and Link.

" 'Bout time!" I whined.

"Sorry we took so long, Ai." Zelda giggled, "But Link took AGES to get ready."

Link groaned.

"Aw, cheer up, Link!" I smiled, "We might get to see the swordsman competition!"

"I didn't get into it AGAIN, remember?" Link sighed, "Because of my stupid sensei!"

"Hey, Link!" I giggled, "We get to watch people who suck at fighting even more than you do!"

"Gee, thanks!" Link rolled his eyes, "That made me feel SO much better…"

"Ai," Zelda gave me a little shove, "Quit teasing him!"

Link looked at me and poked out his tongue so I did it back. Link and I were like brother and sister; we'd stick up for each other but at the same time, annoy the hell out of each other.

"Hurry up, you two!" Zelda cried, "It's already started!"

"Sorry!" Link and I called in unison.

We caught up to Zelda and sat down on the top seat.

"I wonder who it is this year…" Zelda thought aloud.

I remember, five years ago, when Vaati was in this championship…

"…It was my fault that Vaati did these things…" Ezlo bowed his head in shame.

"M-master." Vaati looked up in shock as the curse on Ezlo was broken.

Vaati also turned back to his Minish form. Tears formed in his eyes.

"I'm so sorry, Master!" Vaati sobbed, "Please forgive me!"

Vaati explained everything to Ezlo and why he stole the cap.

He waddled off towards the door with Ezlo.

"Wait!" I cried.

Ezlo and Vaati stopped and tuned to face me. I walked up to Vaati and pressed a leaf charm in his hand.

"Take this." I whispered as I closed his hand.

Vaati gave a warm smile.

"It's my lucky charm! Be sure to bring it back to me." I winked.

"I will!" Vaati waved goodbye as he, Ezlo and the door disappeared.

Ever since I first met Vaati, I had feelings for him I could not get rid of. I wonder if I will ever see him again…

"Ai! Ai!" Zelda grabbed by both shoulders and shook me like a rag doll.

"Hmn?" I turned and looked blankly at her. She had a big grin on her face.

"Did you see that?" She squealed, "That was so AWESOME!"

"Uh…y-yeah," I nodded, "I did…"

"Ai?" Zelda gave me a worried look, "Are you okay?"

"Maybe she's sick…" Link felt my forehead.

"I'm fine!" I smiled.

"Maybe she's thinking about her BOYFRIEND!" Link teased.

"He is not my boyfriend!" I glared at Link.

See what I meant with the whole 'brother and sister' thing?

"Oh come on!" Link chuckled, "I know you had like the BIGGEST crush on Vaati!"

"Link! Don't be an asshole!" I blushed.

"See? See? You're blushing!" Link laughed.

"Shut up!" I punched Link, who was still laughing.

"Okay, that's enough." Zelda got between us to stop any more fighting.

"Let's go to the castle!" Zelda suggested, "Well, I have to anyway…"

"Yeah!" I agreed, "I want to watch the Award Ceremony!"

We walked out the north gate, across North Hyrule Field and into the castle garden. Minister Potho waited for us at the entrance of the castle.

"Princess Zelda!" He cried, "Where have you been? I was so worried!"

"Quit worrying!" Zelda growled, "I only went to the Picori Festival!"

Potho sighed and looked at Link and I.

"Thanks for bringing Zelda back." He smiled, "You can stay and watch the Award Ceremony if you want."

"Thank you." I bowed.

"No. Thank YOU!" He bowed back.

I sat on the ground by myself and picked at some clovers, waiting for the Ceremony to begin.

'I wonder if he'll come back…' I looked at the sky, "Tch! Yeah right!"

I looked at the ground and started playing with the clovers again.

"Huh?" I looked in my hand, "Oh, wow! A four-leafed clover!"

I made a wish. I know it's supposed to bring you good luck but I chose to believe the tale of it giving you one wish. I looked at my watch.

"Still thirty minutes 'til the Ceremony…" I mumbled.

"Ai!" Link ran and sat down next to me, "Are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm fine!" I gave an assuring smile.

"No you're not." Link became serious, "You've been so depressed lately!"

"No I haven't!" I complained.

"You can't hide it from me!" Link waved a finger, "Talk to me if you need to! I'll listen!"

I stayed silent and looked at the patch of clovers in front of me.

"You miss him, don't you?" Link put an arm around me, "Look, I'm sorry I teased you about it."

"It's fine…" I looked at him, "I deserved it…"

"No you didn't!"

"Yes I did!"

"No you didn't."

"…" I looked at the sky.

At that moment, the sound of trumpets rang through the air.

"It's starting!" Link and I scrambled to our feet.

"Let the Ceremony commence!" Potho announced, "Champion Kenji you may approach the sacred blade!"

A man, apparently named Kenji, walked through the entrance of the garden, stood in front of the Picori Blade and got down on one knee.

The King of Hyrule came out of the castle holding a sword.

"Champion Kenji," He held the blade in front of him, "Please accept this blade."

A lot of other things happened and the Ceremony was over. I left the garden and began walking through the field.

"Ai!" Link called, "Where are you going? The town is that way!"

"I'm not going back to town." I whispered.

"You're going to the Minish Woods again, aren't you?" Link frowned, "Ai! This isn't healthy!"

"What do you care about it?" I snapped.

"I know you really miss Vaati," Link gave me a sad look, "But you have to move on!"

"And how am I supposed to do that?" I yelled, "I can't just get over him!"

"Ai…"

"I love him!" Tears made their way down my face, "And it hurts!"

Link gave me a hug to comfort me.

"Don't cry…" He hugged me tighter.

"I'm not crying!"

"Then why is my shirt getting wet?"

"It must be raining…"

"You'll get to see him again…" Link assured me.

"And how do you know that?" I wiped my eyes, "You can't see the future!"

"I just…" Link sighed, "…have a feeling…that it'll happen…"

"You're just saying that to make me feel better!" I sobbed.

"No I'm serious!" Link whined, "Anyway, let's go home."

Link and I walked back to his house. I'm staying there because I don't have a home. I'm an orphan. Anyway, we walked through the door to find Grandpa sitting at the dining table.

"Where have you two been?" He asked, "And why are you crying, Ai?"

"N-no reason…" I stuttered and ran upstairs.

I lied in my bed, crying into my pillow. Downstairs, I heard Link and Grandpa whispering. I guess they were talking about me. I heard footsteps going up the stairs and towards me. A warm hand placed itself on my shoulder.

"I've never seen you this upset…" I heard Link's voice, "I'm worried about you."

"Don't be." I whinged in my pillow.

"Hey, Ai." Link smiled, "Tomorrow, Zelda's having a party, you want to come?"

"…"

"You're invited." He sang, "And there will be cake and balloons…"

"…"

"Not just any balloons…" Link giggled, "HELIUM balloons."

"…really?"

"Yes really." Link hugged me again, "Come down to dinner."

"I'm not hungry…" I pouted and my stomach growled.

"Your stomach disagrees." Link laughed, "Come on! We're having pizza!"

After a while, Link finally convinced me to go downstairs and have dinner. After dinner, I stood up and began collecting the plates.

"I'll do that." Link took the plates from me, "You go and have a shower."

"Oh my god, Link…" I rolled my eyes, "You're being a suck-up today, aren't ya?"

"Just go and have a shower!" He ordered.

I walked up to the towel cupboard, grabbed a towel and went into the bathroom. After a nice, warm shower, I slipped into a nightgown and crawled into bed.

"Will I ever get to see you again…" I whispered, "…Vaati?"

My eyes finally closed and I fell into a deep sleep.