Author's Notes: This is my first Zelda fanfic, so I don't think it'll be very good. Either way, I'm going to finish this story eventually and I appreciate the people who are going to read it. I love reviewers and welcome any comments. This takes place right after Twilight Princess ends and does have spoilers, so don't read if you haven't beaten Twilight Princess. Let this be a warning. Disclamer: I don't own any Zelda characters, places, etc. Nintendo does.

Chapter 1: Broken Hearts

Midna watched as the light from the portal began to fade away. It would be the last time she saw it, the last link to the light world. A temptation pulled at her. It wanted her to run into the portal before it closed. Run back to Link. Midna shook her head to clear those thoughts. The princess loved Link, but she couldn't leave her people. She sighed and looked over at the Twilight palace.

Many Twili were rushing towards her. Their cheers of the return of the rightful heir brought a smile to Midna's lips. The princess walked towards them and paused. The Twili had stopped and were bowing down. The princess waited for them to be done before speaking,

"Fellow Twili. Zant, the usurper is vanquished as you know. So is his 'god'. You may thank the young hero you saw."

The Twili cheered in happiness. Midna watched them. She loved her people, but her love of Link was pushing against that love greatly. Her head glanced back at the portal. It was closed and Midna would never see the Light World again.

"Hopefully this crisis will never come again. Our world will remain free from any evil light dwellers. This is not saying that they are all evil, just a select few. I hope that our future will be bright and that no more evil arises in our world." Or Link's…The thought came into her head before vanishing.

"Now let's us go to the palace and celebrate!" Midna finished and watched as the Twili began to part to let her go first.

While she walked towards the palace, Midna thought. It might not be much of a celebration for me… I am happy that both realms are safe, but I wish I could see Link again. There is much to celebrate, but I have much to mourn as well.

Midna walked into the palace and absentmindingly watched the preparations. She decided she should change and began to walk towards her bedroom. Once there, the princess sat down on her bed. She looked out the window at the Twilight sky and smiled a bit before frowning. She yearned to see Link again more than anything else.

Maybe we will see each other again… If anything ever happens, we might just see each other. With that slightly comforting thought, Midna began to get ready for the celebrations.

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Link stood next to Zelda, looking at the mirror frame. Tears wouldn't come into his eyes despite him wishing that they would. He was wishing that the mirror would reform and Midna would come out, laughing at him. Zelda put a comforting hand on Link's shoulder. Link let it rest there, not wanting to brush it off.

Zelda spoke after minutes of silence, "We should go Link. There's nothing we can do."

Link knew Zelda was right, but he didn't say anything. He couldn't believe that Midna would just leave. He closed his eyes and formed a picture of her in his mind.

Zelda pulled at Link gently. The sky was already getting dark and it would be bad to stay too long in the desert.

Suddenly Link spoke as he looked up at the sky," The twilight is so pretty…The nicest time in the day."

Zelda looked at Link with sympathy. "I'll take us to the castle. If you want, tommorow you can leave for Ordon, or stay at the castle."

Link finally looked over at Zelda. "…I should go home… At least to visit my friends." And make sure the kids are not up to more mischief…

Zelda nodded her head. "Alright then. I'll take us to the castle now."

"No!" Link said loudly before blushing a little, "Can we wait until it's totally dark?"

Zelda knew that Link wanted to look at the twilight longer, so she nodded her head.

Link continued watching the sky. The beautiful colors reminded him of Midna and he sighed in sadness. Zelda stayed quiet, understanding Link's sadness. As the twilight faded, Link spoke,

"Okay. Take us to the castle."

Zelda nodded and placed her hand on Link's shoulder. She teleported to Castle Town and looked at the castle. It was still wrecked, but a guard quickly ran up to her.

"Princess… We're glad you're okay. The castle got destroyed and we were afraid you had got stuck in there." The guard said and then noticed Link. "Who's this?"

Link was about to speak despite looking depressed, but Zelda quickly put in, "This is Link. He saved me from the evil Lord in the castle."

"Alright then. Come with me." The guard began walking and soon led them to an inn. "We will be staying in here until the castle is rebuilt or somewhere else is found."

Zelda nodded her head and waved her hand dismissively. "Thank you. You may leave."

The guard left and Link and Zelda were left alone. They walked silently until Zelda broke the silence,

"You miss Midna, don't you?"

Link looked at Zelda with half-closed eyes. They looked like they had given up and Zelda felt sadness from seeing them. He looked back at the ground. Zelda spoke again,

"I know it is okay to mourn, but don't let it take over. Midna wouldn't have wanted you to stay locked away in sadness forever."

Link's eyes narrowed. He was angry now that Midna had left. The anger took hold of his voice," What would you know what Midna wanted? You didn't travel with her. You know nothing!"

Zelda looked at Link with hurt eyes. Link, realizing his mistake, opened his mouth to speak, but Zelda spoke before him,

"Look, I'm just trying to help you. If you don't see that, go and drown in sadness for all I care."

With that, Zelda left Link standing in the halls. He went over to her door, but it wouldn't open. Getting angry again, Link kicked the door once before going to his own room. Anger and sadness whirled through him and he fell on his bed, exhausted. An uneasy sleep fell over him.

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The celebration had come to an end. Midna was sitting on her throne as she thought of Link and everything that had happened in the last 24 hours. It seemed like a lifetime away. A knock came from the otherside of the room and a guard entered the room.

Midna recognized him. He was a young Twili who had hid when Zant took over. His family had been killed. The Twili was not wearing a helmet as most Twili guards didn't. A simple black and green chest plate covered his chest. Silver gauntlets covered his hands and ended at his elbows. Chainmail clanked on his skin. His pants were black and baggy a bit. The Twili's hair was red and he had two yellow orb-like eyes.

"What is it, Griff?" Midna was talking in a calm voice, betraying none of the emotions that had run through her mind before.

Griff looked at Midna and spoke after some deep breaths, "Prince Galathron is here. He is proposing to marry you."

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Author's Notes: There's the first chapter. I hope you like it and I would really appreciate reviewers. I know I left off on a cliffhanger, but that's something I commonly like to do, so get used to it. I'll try to update really soon.

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