It has been six months. Six months since I left the Light and returned to my world. Although it was a cause for celebration amongst my people, for me, it was a searing pain in my heart.
Never again would the Mirror of Twilight bring in strangers from the world parallel to ours. Never again would an unwary traveller stumble into our world. I had made sure of that.
It was with a heavy heart that I reclaimed my throne, after being exiled from the Twilight Realm by Zant, the Usurper King.
I had been through hell and back. Cursed into a miserable form of an imp by Zant, I was forced out of my kingdom. I then sought help in the world my people shunned; the Light World. Little did I know that I would find it in the form of an ordinary teenager. But, no, he wasn't ordinary. Not at all. I didn't know, when I forced him to work for me, that he was actually a hero chosen by the gods to save the dying land of Hyrule from peril.
I forced him to do my dirty work, and in return for his help, I helped him locate his friends, who were kidnapped by monsters who raided his village.
He helped me in more ways than I could count. He never left my side, he saved me in my dying hours, he avenged my death, defeating the evil king Ganondorf, and restoring me, not only back to life, but back to my true form.
I replayed the image of the shock on his face when he saw the true form that I was. I smiled to myself, his face was priceless.
I was so consumed in my thoughts that I did not immediately register that the Chancellor was speaking to me.
"What?" could you repeat that again please?" I said, coming out of my reverie.
The Chancellor had an annoyed look on his face, but started over.
"My dear princess, Midna. Since your absence from the kingdom, the royal chairmen and I have come to a drastic conclusion in order for our kingdom to thrive again since Zant's rule."
My body tensed. Drastic conclusion? What could this bumbling idiot be talking about now?
Bracing myself for the worst, I asked, "Very well, what is it?" I knew that it was not going to be in my favour.
"My liege, we have decided that in order for our kingdom to prosper again, there must be a king. A ruler who can guide us the right direction. We need a male ruler alongside you."
A male ruler! What was wrong with me? Had I not done my duties well as princess? Had I not come back to my world? I risked everything just to come back, just for my people, who were in dire need of my help!
"What is this blasphemy? I am doing my job as princess, and I haven't failed my duties yet!"
My blood was boiling, and I tried hard not to lose my temper completely; it was uncivilized to do.
The Chancellor's eyes narrowed, "On the contrary, your highness, you have failed your duties the moment Zant assumed your position."
How dare he accuse me of this! How dare he blame me, as if it was my fault Zant had taken over the realm! As if I had control over the desperate situation!
"You know very well I had no control over what happened!" I shouted, my eyes flashing dangerously.
My heartbeat was flying, I could not control it, and my body began to shake. Suggesting that I find a husband was one thing, but to accuse me of abandoning my kingdom in its dying situation was another! I should have him hung for his words! How did he dare accuse me of what had happened? I had no control over it, it was not my fault Zant had cursed me into a miserable imp and assumed the throne! I did come back, didn't I? Link had beaten the evil king Ganondorf! Link had helped reverse the curse upon me, returning me back to my normal self! Link-
I stopped my thoughts from rambling here. No, Midna, I scolded myself. Do not even think of that boy! I always tried to avoid thinking of him whenever I could help it, thinking of him just brought more pain, more stress to deal with.
With difficulty, I pushed my thoughts of Link away, yet his image continued to crop up in my mind.
Get lost, Link. Get out of my head! I must be crazy, I thought miserably.
The Chancellor cleared his throat noisily, "We have already chosen the man to whom you will marry."
So soon? How did this all go as planned without an inkling of my knowledge? The things I did for my kingdom! I sighed, and massaged the bridge of my nose. I was silent for a few moments, as the Chancellor awaited for me to speak again.
"And who is he?" I demanded finally. I felt instantly sorry for him, for I was no push over!
"Just your luck, princess, for he is waiting outside!" The Chancellor beamed, "on your word, I shall call him in, and introduce you!"
I wasn't ready for this! It was happening all so sudden! The room began spinning. Just the thought of meeting my future husband made me queasy.
"But...I'm not ready to be married! I...I have a cold!" I said, grasping weakly at any excuse. I mentally slapped myself; even I knew that excuse was stupid, and had no chance of working!
The Chancellor's smile faded, and was replaced by a look of outrage. His next words were as if he were brandishing a sword, because every word slashed at me.
"Your highness, if you refuse to marry before the full three moons, than it will have to result in your beheading. Such is the punishment for a princess who refuses to marry."
My eyes welled with tears. So this was it, was it? Being forced to marry, not out of love, but out of duty for my kingdom! Again, Link's image popped into my head.
Shut up, brain, shut up!
I sighed. What to do? Take death, or choose the arranged marriage.
The smart choice would be to choose the marriage. Who knew? Maybe he wouldn't be so bad.
"Fine, Bring him in!" I demanded.
The Chancellor`s face broke into a gleeful smile, and he turned and snapped his fingers the command of his snap, a hulking figure entered the throne room. "Princess, this is your new suitor, Holimath," the Chancellor said, that wild, gleeful smile still on his face.
The huge man eyed my hungrily, "What an honour it is to be standing in front of your radiant beauty," The huge Twili man said huskily. He bent down and kissed my hand.
Oh please, what a wash-up, as if I haven't heard this before.
I studied him critically for a moment, my gaze moving up and down.
Not only was he at least two heads taller than me, but he was also wide, with a large muscular tone.
His hair was a flaming orange, which slowly receded to white as it reached the tips, put into a neat ponytail at the back of his head. His eyes were slanted, with burning crimson orbs as pupils. His eyes scared me a bit, but I wouldn't admit it.
He let go of my hand and stood next to the Chancellor, his head bowed as if in prayer.
The Chancellor began to speak again.
"Midna, you will marry sir Holimath tonight, before the full three moons."
I nodded glumly. Why were the gods punishing me so? Oh, how much I would love to worm myself out of this marriage! If only by royal decree, I could hang the Chancellor for being a pain. It wasn't fair I was being forced into marriage. I would have rather ruled on my own, or at the very least, alongside with someone else...
"It is decided then!" The Chancellor sang with glee. "You will be prepared and married at the outside of the castle, at the royal altar!" He clapped his hands twice, and the royal maidens ushered me into my bedchamber, all chattering excitedly.
I was ruined, what a drastic turn my life has taken!
