Zelda, awoken by the pitter patter of rain, along with a wild-sounding thunder... an angry storm. She sat up, sighed, flung the sheets off her legs and walked down the first flight of stairs to the kitchen to get a glass of Lon Lon milk. It was her favourite, she was very fond of the cows at the ranch, and enjoyed singing with Malon whilst they tame the foals in the field. Taking her first sip of the milk, she realised she felt a little strange, but thought nothing of it, and toddled back to her room, finding Link in a deep sleep, snoring. He had also hogged the blanket and over half of the bed, so she shoved him over slightly and lay back down, soon falling asleep.
The room was gently lit by the sun making its way through the panels of the blinds. To Zelda's surprise, Link enters through the main door with a glass of Lon Lon milk and an omelette. Zelda rubs her eyes, removing the sleep from the inner corners and yawns.
"Goooood morning Princess!" Link exclaims, beaming.
"Thanks for breakfast, Link." Zelda says sleepily.
Link then continued boastfully about how excited he was for September- the month they were getting married. Everything was finally coming together, sealing the sacred realm, defeating Ganondorf, making Hyrule perfect for its inhabitants.
Although Zelda was excited for September, too, her mind drifted from Link's blabbering about marriage plans and was set on that weird feeling she felt early in the morning when she was awoken by the raging storm. Her thoughts sat still and her mind focused for a while, before being interrupted by a loud and concerned- "Zelda?" "What's wrong?"
"Oh it's nothing important, let's get up and dressed. I have a lot of things to do today." Zelda tried avoiding the conversation.
"You know I wont just let this pass." Link said with concern.
"It's fine, I just felt odd earlier this morning, and I don't know what exactly is the cause."
"Are you feeling sick?"
"No. Let's get up though, I need to meet Malon at the Ranch in an hour, and I don't want to be late." Zelda tried dodging the conversation again, and it worked this time.
Zelda and Link rode Epona to Lon Lon Ranch, Link, however took a slight detour near the entrance of Kokiri forest. He would do this when he was worried, and needed comfort. Zelda knew he was concerned, so she just rubbed his shoulders and back when they got to the ranch.
"Alright, well I'll go meet Malon and help out with the newborn foals." Zelda smiled.
"I'm going to find a Cuccoo and wake up Talon, then we will clean the stables together. Ingo needs a little break from all the hard work he does."
Zelda gave Link a small kiss on the cheek before rushing toward Malon.
Malon squeals and runs up to Zelda, giving her a tight hug, as she hums Epona's Song. Zelda is lead by a small, forceful hand to the newborn foals and pets the mothers as their babies learn how to stand.
Later on that evening, back in the castle, Link and Zelda are eating their dinner together in the dining room and Zelda, again, feels odd. Finishing up their food and handing their plates to the servants, Zelda explains to Link how she feels...different.
"Maybe I should get a doctor in to check you out, Zel."
"I think so." Zelda replies, with a hand resting on her stomach.
"I'll get the doctor in mid morning tomorrow!"
"Thank you, Link."
"I'm just concerned about your wellbeing. Now let me take you to bed, you need some rest"
Making their way upstairs, Zelda feels ill at ease, but disregards it and is tucked in bed by Link.
"Goodnight, my love."
"Goodnight, Link."
