That Boy in the Green Hat - Chapter 1

A/N: This chapter was redone, so its not a new chapter, just a longer chapter. If you haven't seen it yet, then enjoy it anyway. R&R please.

The perfect moment for me is happening right now. The moon above me is glowing bright, and the star are dancing playfully around it. The tree that I am laying on is warm with the bark feeling smooth. The man that I am laying my head upon his looked at me smiling. The man who I've know for all of my life. The man who saved my life. And the man I owe my life too.

Link, the man in the Green Suit.

Its hard to believe that a decade ago that I thought he was the most annoying man in the world. And to be honest, he still is the most annoying man in the world. As a boy he really bothered me, mostly because he wouldn't leave me alone no matter how many times I kicked him out of the castle. And that was frequently. But what bothered me the most for some reason was because he never stopped smiling.

Not even once.

Of course, we were only 14, and since Ganon wasn't around there was no worries, but still, all of the insults he would recieve for being an outcast, he would just smile and say:

"I agree! Thank you!"

Nothing would faze him. Nothing would bother him. He would just keep on smiling. Funny, that used to be his motto.

I looked up at him, smiling wide. "Link, I'm really happy you're here with me."

He smiled wide. I think that's what I love most about him. "Glad you invited me." He grabbed my hand softly.

I smirked. "Funny how I thought you were such an annoying little boy."

"Were? Ha, I take pride in that title." He joked. "I think it's funny how I once thought you was a snobby girl."

"Hey! I'm not that spoiled!"

"Heh, sure you aren't." He said sarcastically.

I shoved him playfully. "At least I'm not a man wearing a skirt."

He laughed. "It's not a skirt! It's a legendary suit!"

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever you say "Hero"."

We looked at each other and laughed. The best thing about Link is that it was so easy to talk to him, and make fun of each other from time to time. We both agree that there pair of us being friends is a miracle. A single boy who lives by himself, keeps to himself, and is poor, being best friends with the most important figure in Hyrule. To me, it was luck. To Link, it was destiny.

"Hey Link." I said. "Do you remember how we met?"

He smirked. "Of course I do! What, did you forget?"

I shook my head. "No, just making sure you remember. Just in cause you forget like you forget everything else."

"I forget things that aren't important. I always remember anything about you." He smiled.

I looked up at the sky, happy that the man right next to me existed. And I'm glad he does.

(Past)

I woke up from my bed, yawning and smiling as the sunshine hugged my face. Another day with my father and mother, whom I cared for very much. Today was the annual Royal Feast for the homecoming of our warrior who were returning with the news of other kingdoms. It was no easy task, since this place is completely surrounded by water, making it difficult to reach other kingdoms. This time they were sent to get the yearly stock of Crescent Cakes, from the Crescent Moon Tribe. Those cakes, while be very difficult to obtain, were my favorite type of cakes ever, and I was very exicted to get my hands on one.

I then heard a knock on my door "Zelda? You up?" My mother was heard outside the door.

"Yeah, I'll be out in a second!" I responded, getting up from my bed. I put on golden supplies and walked towards my bathroom.

"Alright, but be down for something to eat in a few alright? We have a Crescent Cake waiting for you!" I heard her call.

If anything motivated me to get up in the morning, it would be the smell of a freshly baked Crescent Cake. A great day was planned for me. Being able to eat a Crescent Cake, going around town to greet travelers, going to the library for my favorite books, and then spending time next to a big oak tree in the backyard. Actually, this was the least work I've had to do all year was is nice.

I ran downstairs to the kitchen table, the aroma of the Crescent Cake surrounded me. My father was waiting for me at the table, already eating his,

"Ah! Well Good morning sleeping beauty! You should hurry up your already late." My father chuckled swallowing a Crescent Cake whole.

My mother smiled while handing me a plate of Crescent Cakes while I sat down. "Better late then never I suppose."

I looked at the Crescent shaped treat on my plate, happily taking the first bite, as the white frosting in the middle melted inside my mouth.

My mother smiled at my reaction. "Glad you like them."

My father looked at the Town News Bulletin hanged up everyday at the kitchen window. He frowned. "Seems as though that troublemaking green hat is at it again..."

My mother gave a look. "Stealing or taunting?"

"Seems like taunting this time around. Throwing apples at the guards. Heh, that is quite amusing."

I frowned. Someone throwing apples at people doesn't sound very funny to me.

My mother started scolding him. "It's a wonder that you keep that boy here even with all the trouble he's causing. The townspeople sure are getting sick of him."

"He's no harm. Besides, they guards will get over it. They always do." He chuckled to himself.

I frowned. "Why don't his parents make him stop?"

They both looked at each other then looked at me.

"Why don't you finish your Cakes sweetheart and let your father take care of the ruling."

I looked at them confused. They didn't really answer my question. I just shrugged it off. I was just glad for the day ahead!

I started walking around the towns square, people bowing to me and greeting me with big smiles. This was my favorite part of the day, and although it is tiring, I love all of the reactions I receive for everyone. It makes me feel great.

I walked towards the bakery to see if the baker had any extra cakes left, since a lot of towns people like to stock up on all that they can since they come once a year.

"Good morn Princess!" The Baker smiled. "How could I be of help?"

"Good morning! I was wondering if you possibly have any more Crescent Cakes stock up?"

He laughed. "Every year you ask me that, and every year I say no."

"Oh..." I said disappointed.

"But, because I remembered this year, I have a few in the back here just for you!"

I jumped happily. "Thank you! How much for it?"

"No charge! Consider it a gift from me!" He walked towards the back.

"Thank you!" I shouted towards him.

I looked up at the glowing sun while I waited, The sun looks so pretty when its out. Which is always a treat in itself my mom always says.

Suddenly, I heard a shout coming from the inside. "HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?! GET OUT!"

I looked inside the shop and heard loud noises coming from the back. A boy in all green then ran towards the front. With the Baker chasing after him.

"Come back with those you thief!"

The boy then ran towards me, then stopped and smiled at me, and handed me something. It was a Crescent Cake. He was holding a bunch of them.
He then ran past me, while the Baker continued to chase after him.

"Get back here!" more townspeople started joining him in the chase.

I just stood there, and looked down at my cake. I smiled to myself a laughed. Its funny that it was my first interaction with him.

My first interaction with that boy in a green hat.

Even though that was a little of a strange way to start the day, the next thing for me to do was to go to the library to go read my favorite book, "The Hero's Legend".

It was probably my favorite book to read, and although I'm 14, the book is apparently a lot more advanced then my reading level. Due to the fact that education is very limited in this town, people who are in their late 30s still have trouble reading the books I read, even my own father. Even so, difficulty aside, the book is very interesting to me.

It tells the legend of a boy who is merely a child, gaining the power of the light to stop the darker evils. It's my favorite story not only because it's the usual "Damsel in Distress" and "Knight in Shining Armor" kind of tale, but also because it's very mysterious. It says it was based off of a true story, and although I find it hard to believe, a lot of it makes sense. For one thing, it's listed in the History section of the library, which doesn't seem that significant, and it isn't, but there are many other factors as well. One thing is that my mother and father's castle are included in the book, and every last detail off it is also included. According to the book, there is a secret passage in the castle, which I tried to go and find, but without prevail. It was said that the secret passage lead to the Master Sword, the sword that the boy used to stop the dark evil. I asked my father if such an item existed, to which he said, 'If it does, I sure have never seen it."

Even though all of that might not be enough to justify that its all true, and that the Master Sword exist, I get a good feeling whenever I read it. But, even if it isn't true, I still think its a really good book.

I entered the Library, and walked towards the front desk to greet , the town's Librarian. He was on his computer, as usual, and seemed pretty focused. It always seems like he never gets off of that thing.

"Good morning!" I chimed.

He continued staring at his computer. Which is ALSO as usual.

"...Uh, Mr. Boowok?"

He looked up from his computer, about time. "Oh? Hello there Zelda! Didn't see you there. Same as usual?"

I nodded and grinned.

He turned around and grabbed the book from his desk. I guess after reading it for so long he finally got used to me getting it.

"You know, you should start reading other books then this old thing." He laughed. "Every I myself get bored reading it."

I shrugged. "I find it quite interesting though."

I grabbed the book and ran to my favorite part of the library, near the back any for everything. Although, since anyone hardly reads, there's nothing to get anyway from. There was a princess chair near a brown wall, my favorite chair in the kingdom actually. So much peace gained from reading. No rules, no work, no nothing. Just...peace.

I sat down to begin my peaceful reading session. I opened the book and began to reading from the very beginning.

But then, I heard a noise coming from down the hall. I looked up from my book, to see someone was hiding behind a bookcase, peering at me.

It was that boy again.

He hid behind the bookcase again, seeing that I saw him. What was HE doing here? I never thought he would be a reader.

He then peered around the bookcase again. What's this boy's deal? I decided to just ignore him and keep reading.

I put the book back over my face. After a few minutes, I looked up to see if he was there. No sign of him.

"Finally." I said out loud. Then I turned around to find him in front of my face.

"Waaa?!" I jumped up from the chair. "Where did you come from?!" I yelled.

He just stood there smiling then grabbed my hand and put something in it. It was a rose.

I looked down at it, it was a red and yellow rose. It sparkled, and I thought it was beautiful. "H-Huh? What's this f-?"

I looked up and saw that he was gone. Gone as fast as he came. Weird...

I looked at the rose again. Seems like a really strange gesture to give me a rose randomly at of the blue. But...I do find myself smiling.

I returned back to my book, happy that this day was going so well.

I walked towards the big oak tree that I loved so dearly. Then I started to think about that that boy.

It's strange, the rest of the day he followed me from a distance. At lunch I went home to the castle and I saw him follow me home. And while I was walking around I saw him follow me as well. So it really bothers me that he follows me without even saying hi or anything.

And wouldn't you know it. I saw him sat in front of the tree, looking up at that sky.

I walked up to him, ready to confront him. "Why are you following me? You've been doing it all day!"

He sat there, smiling. He just sat there.

"Hey! I'm talking to you! Why do you keep following me?"

"...who said I was following you?"

"I DID CAUSE YOU WERE?"

"You got any proof?"

I stared at him. "P-Proof?! What proof?!"

"No proof, didn't happen."

I thought for a moment. "W-Well what able to rose you gave me? That's proof!" I got the rose out.

He looked at it. "...That's not proof."

"W-WHAT?!"

"Any boy could have given you that." He smirked.

"Whatever, just stop following me!"

" Who said I was following you?"

"..." I looked at him in anger. Were all boys this annoying?

He then started to laugh.

"...I don't see whats so funny about this..."

He got up and laughed. "I'm just happy!"

"...Happy?"

"First I get to eat these sweet cakes, then I get to meet the famous Zelda, and find out then that you aren't half bad!"

I just stood there, in shock that he was being so...open.

He handed me a Crescent Cake. "Here, I know how much you like these things. Enjoy!"

He started walking away, but I wasn't done with him. "H-hey! I'm not done talking to you!"

He turned back and smiled. "We can talk later! I'm just glad I have a crush on a non-snobby princess, or else it would be alot less fun."

He walked away.

Ugh! That boy is just so annoying! Ugh I'm just glad he's...wait, what did he say?

I look at the Crescent Cake and it was inscribed with the words, L+Z, inside of a heart.

...I then smiled. Such an annoying boy.

This is the intro so the other chapters (4 more) will be longer. Review on your thoughts please!