A/N: Don't own Zelda (Nintendo does), nor do I own the song 'Girl Next Door' (Saving Jane owns it) end of story. Well, now that we've got that out of the way, enjoy!
All of Hyrule was gathered at the castle one fine summer night, awaiting the 'coming out' ball for Princess Zelda.
Hyrule's future queen
She's the star in this scene
The crowd cheered wildly as the Princess came out, arm-in-arm with Link, the Hero of Time.
There's no way to deny she's lovely
Zelda had her long golden hair pulled back from her face, fully exposing her smooth creamy skin, large sapphire-blue eyes and shapely ruby-red lips. Long snowy white gloves sheathed her slender arms, and a magnificent gown of pink and white embroidered with gold clad her svelte frame. An exquisite gold-and-sapphire tiara perched atop her radiant head.
Perfect skin, perfect hair
Perfumed hearts everywhere
The entire crowd cheered for their lovely princess, all of them adoring her and her beauty and her wisdom and her kindness...
Tell myself that inside she's ugly
Well, almost everyone was. Malon, daughter of Talon, stood in the crowds, glaring at the princess.
Maybe I'm just jealous
I can't help but hate her
Secretly I wonder if my boyfriend wants to date her
At that moment, Link turned to Zelda with a smile and kissed the lovely princess on the cheek.
She's the future queen
Zelda, heir to the throne of Hyrule, danced the night away in the arms of not only Link, but also of every man that could get near her.
I'm in the working band
Malon, whose only future was milking cows and watching cuccos, only got a few dances from some of the men who worked on the ranch with her.
She is a cheerleader
Everyone cheered and clapped for Zelda after she played the harp as a treat for them.
I'm sitting in the stands
Nobody noticed Malon sitting off to the side, a mere wallflower.
She gets the top bunk
As soon as the ball was over, Zelda went to her large, fancy room where a large, comfy bed was waiting.
I'm sleeping on the floor
Malon traveled back to the ranch where her little creaky bed was waiting.
She's Miss Hyrule-ia
'And I'm just "Talon's daughter",' Malon thought bitterly, remembering the way how Link was looking at the princess.
The next day the King of Hyrule went with his daughter down to Lon Lon Ranch to witness Hyrule's annual horse-race. Link was with them; he would not be in the race, otherwise the other contestants would refuse to race, knowing that he would beat them. The three sat upon the dais, overlooking the preparing horseracers. Among the them was Malon, who was eyed by Link, who was eyed darkly by the Princess Zelda.
Senior class president
She must be heaven-sent
Malon stood up from polishing Epona's hoofs, whipping her long fiery red hair into the air, catching the rays of the sun. Her sapphire eyes shined with anticipation, as did her softly tanned skin.
She was never the last one standing
As soon as she was sure that her horse was ready, Malon mounted Epona with a show of easy grace and strength that obviously met the approval of Link.
A backseat debutant
Everything that you want
Never to harsh or to demanding
Zelda watched jealously as Link watched admiringly at the way how skilled and gentle Malon was with her horse.
Maybe I'll admit it
I'm a little bitter
Everybody loves her
But I just want to hit her
Oh how Zelda would love to slap that little redheaded nuisance.
She is the race-queen
Malon won the race.
I'm in the marching band
Zelda had to sit and wait the entire time.
She is a cheerleader
The entire crowd roared and clapped for Malon.
I'm sitting in the stands
No one was paying Zelda the slightest bit of attention.
She gets the top bunk
Malon was raised high above on shoulders.
I'm sleeping on the floor
Zelda was a mere wallflower.
She's Miss Hyrule-ia
'And I'm just the "king's daughter",' Zelda thought bitterly.
I don't know why
I'm feeling sorry for myself,
both Hylian-maidens thought to themselves.
I spend all my time wishin' that
I was someone else. . . .
Zelda's the prom queen
I'm in the marching band
Malon's a cheerleader
I'm sitting in the stands
Link smiled at the girl he wanted.
I get a little bit
She gets a little more
"Will you marry me?" Link asked.
She's Miss Hyrule-ia. . . .
She watched as Link and his new bride went galloping off into the sunset.
She's Miss Hyrule-ia
And I'm just the girl next door
Who did Link choose?