Author's Note:

Welcome to my next romance called Another Chance. I don't really remember where I had thought of this idea but I just did. Hopefully this turns out as well as my previous story, A Week of Love did.

Hope you all enjoy!

Note: It's a romance between Malon/Link.

Enjoy!

Another Chance

Chapter 1

The journey back to Hyrule was a lonely one. Ever since he departed from those who mean something to him, he's been lonely. Six years away from home, was surely long enough. Not being home for so long can really mess with ones head. He didn't know what month of the year it was. He left Hyrule when he was eighteen years old. So that would make him…twenty-four now? He wasn't so sure. It wasn't anything but work and traveling for six years. He was ready to take a long break from everything.

The only thing he could think about…was her. The one he had loved, but not all relationships end up happily ever after. It had to be right before he left. They're break up had to happen three days before he departed. He didn't know if she was still mad at him or not. He did know, that the moment he had left, he wanted her back. She was everything to him. After a four year relationship, he wasn't going to let it slip away from his hands. He was going to apologize for his actions, and everything he had done.

The last time they saw each other feels like eternity. He misses everything about her. The way she smiled, laughed and even the look she gave when she was angry; he loved everything about her. Her bright sky-blue eyes always seemed to glisten, and her long fiery red hair shined whenever the sun reflected down on her. Her soft caring voice always brought a smile to his face, and her singing was like music to his ears. She was perfect in his mind. He couldn't believe he had let their relationship end so quickly.

Epona neighed lightly, shaking her head causing her beautiful mane to swing around. He warmly smiled, patting her side. Epona had grown so healthy over the years. He remembered clearly when he had first encountered Epona and his love. They were all just kids then, careless silly kids. Everyday he would head back to the ranch, just to see them both.

The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to see her again. He had already planned it out, once returning to Hyrule Market. He was going to head straight to the ranch. He wasn't going to stop anywhere else. He was going to find her, and wrap his arms around her body, never wanting to let her go. He didn't quite know how she was going to react to this. For the last time she saw him, she would refuse to speak to him. She wouldn't look at him. Hopefully over the six years, she had forgotten about their argument and will take him back.

Epona neighed once more.

" Calm down, girl. We're almost home."

The black midnight sky hovered over the two. He should be resting now, but he was too eager to finally return home. Epona was exhausted, and so was he, but nothing was stopping him. Tonight was colder than other nights, for the crisp wind always seemed to be moving. The large oak trees swayed back and fourth, and the leaves crushed beneath Epona's hoofs. The sky was clear, and filled with stars but the leaves and branches blocked the view. Through some small openings, the Hylian could catch a glimpse of the lit up crystal sky.

He took a deep breath, smelling the fresh air and briefly closed his eyes. He gripped tightly to the reins, imaging that he was already back home. He was able to see Princess Zelda, The King, Talon, all of the townsfolk…but most importantly Malon. He imagined this, but the only memory that came to mind…was the most painful one of them all. It was three days before he was leaving, when they officially had broken up.

" You're leaving again…" Her voice sounded so crushed. He wished he could of taken it back.

" I must go, Mal."

" I understand." She gripped tightly to the basket of eggs in her hands.

They stood between her house and the stables. Epona stood behind him, softly neighing.

" Mal, I'll be back. I promise."

" I know you will…" She spoke softly. " But…I don't think this…"

" What?"

She faced him, tears flooded her eyes. " I'm so sorry."

" Mal, what's wrong?"

" This relationship isn't working out."

" Mal…"

This time the tears began to fall. " I'm sorry but…I can't live…I'm so sorry."

He stepped closer to her. " Mal, please don't do this to me!"

" I can't take it anymore!" She cried. " Just go…please…go…"

He had gone, and he ended up being gone for six years. He wasn't sure why they had truly split up. He never understood, and didn't want to question it. She refused to speak to him. After she ran inside to her house crying, he had left. He wanted to run after her, just seeing her in her miserable state, but he didn't get any further than the door. He didn't feel like barging in. Instead, he just left crying just like her, and he never did return.

But now was his time to fix whatever mistakes he made, at least become friends with her again.

As a tear rolled down his cheek, he immediately wiped it away with his thumb. He licked his lips and lifted his head. His eyes widened once he spotted Hyrule coming up in the distance. The tall gate that surrounded Hyrule had brought a smile to his face. A Royal Castle guard, stood at the gate's watch post, practically asleep until Epona trotting up to him.

The guard awoke startled, glaring down at the Hylian. He lifted his helmet out of his face and abruptly smiled when figuring out who the rider was.

" Welcome Home, Link!" The guard exclaimed.

" It feels good to be home." Link replied.

The guard immediately opened the gate, letting Link and Epona through. " Princess Zelda was eagerly awaiting your return, sir."

Link tugged on Epona's reins, causing the mare to come to a stop. He glanced up at the guard, raising an eyebrow. " She is?"

The guard nodded. " She wanted me to give you a message when you returned. She wants you to head to the castle, immediately. She has some news to tell you."

Link sighed deeply and nodded. " Thank you."

The guard smiled. " Take care, sir."

Link kicked Epona's sides, causing her to run deeper through the woods out toward Hyrule Field. He would never be able to rest now. What could Princess Zelda possibly want?

Looks like Malon was going to have to wait, just a bit longer.

A/N:

Well that's a taste of the first chapter. Hope you all enjoyed it. Please give some feedback to let me know how it had gone.

Until Next Time!