A young girl with straight blonde hair and striking blue eyes could be heard snoring slightly as she rested.
The young elf appeared to be around the age of seventeen. She wore a pair of light pants that were cut and frayed along the bottom, and a dark green night shirt that was too large, yet still form-fitting enough to where she looked good in it.
She dreamt a sweet scene, although the dream would be gone the moment she woke up. It was a peaceful night for the girl.
That is until a bucket of ice water came crashing down on the poor girls head.
The sudden change in temperature shocked her so much it was as if she had stepped under a waterfall without realizing it (and she knew, for she had done this while showing off for her best (and only) friend).
And how do I know this? That unfortunate girl? She's me.
"Link!" A voice I knew all too well penetrated my confusion. "Get your lazy arse up before I beat some sense into you!"
I groaned, mentally cursing the woman who had adopted me (Sometimes I swear that woman only keeps me around for labor), and got up out of the pile of cloth I use as a bed.
Without a word, which was not unusual for me, I began my chores around the farm.
After a few excruciating hours of herding and feeding the family's Cuccos, I collapsed inside the barn on the edge of the ranch and simply closed my eyes and breathed in the fresh air.
After a while, I heard a rapping on the barn door. My eyes snapped open wide, fearing it was the harsh gaze of my adoptive family as they come to hang me up by my toes for laying down on the job.
My eyes settled on a pretty face that I had not been expecting.
"Is that any way to greet your princess, young Linkle?"
I grimaced. I hate my full name, and she knows it.
"Well, excuuuse me, princess, I was unaware I would be entertaining royalty this fine evening." I teased, a sly grin forming.
She rolled her eyes at me with a small smile on her face, our usual banter bringing back the familiarity we loved so much, as the both of us rarely ever got the chance to simply be ourselves.
I stood up slowly, groaning at my sore muscles and yawning. I made my way over to her and hugged her soundly, which she returned just as fiercely.
"Where the hell have you been, Zel? I haven't had the chance to speak to anyone for an entire month!" I asked, slightly concerned.
You see, the reason why I'm so quiet around everyone is because I've had a curse put upon me. Ever since I can remember, I've not been able to utter a single syllable to anyone. Anyone, that is, except for Zelda, my best friend.
As you could probably imagine, being practically mute isn't the most exciting thing in the world, and I'm not quite sure I'm completely sane as a result. I tend to act fairly aloof and distracted by my own thoughts most days.
But when Zelda's here (or "Zel" for short. As I'm the only one in Hyrule who could get away with the nickname, I use it every chance I get.), I revert back into my usual self, like there has been absolutely nothing wrong for these past few years.
She put her hands up in defense, "Sorry, sorry. I've been held up at the castle doing 'my duty to the kingdom as their heir and savior,' as Impa likes to put it." I chuckled. I know how the old woman can be, and how getting out of something she deems 'important' could be next to impossible.
Zelda brought me out of my thoughts with a melodious giggle, something that caused my heart to ache. It seemed that not seeing my favorite person in the world for such a long period of time has had a larger effect on me than I realized.
I looked to Zelda, wondering what what had brought on the wonderful sound, only to see her simply staring at me with a playful grin on her face.
It seems as though smiles are contagious, as not long after, I've adopted a similar look.
"What is it?" I wonder aloud. "What did you do?"
"Oh, nothing. Just wondering how you'd react if I told you that I've gotten permission to stay here with you for a few days."
This news shocked me so much that I was unable to move for a few moments.
"A-are you sure?! This isn't a joke, right?" I spoke hastily, hope bubbling in my chest. We had been wishing upon every star in the sky, and praying to the goddesses each and every night, hoping to be able to spend time together that didn't involve one or both of us sneaking out at night. Now that I think about it, it's still daylight outside. That should have given me a clue.
She nodded the affirmative, proving that this wasn't, in fact, a dream. I became so excited that I began dancing around like a fool, twirling and leaping around the interior of the barn, shouting my thanks to the goddesses and laughing the entire time.
After a moment, I caught sight of my best friend doubled over, holding her stomach and laughing at my antics. I ran over and pulled her along with me, prompting her to join me in the fun.
She obliged, and soon we were twirling about, having the time of our lives. Hair was whipping around and my cap flew off; I could care less.
This was the only thing I had wanted to do for the past few excruciatingly long weeks.
Finally exhausted, we both collapsed on the ground, panting and looking up at the barn roof with big, goofy smiles on our faces.
"This is the best." I exhaled.
She simply nodded and closed her eyes, both of us succumbing to our exhaustion, and falling into sleep.
A/n: This will be fem link/fem Zelda, if you haven't already figured it out. If you don't like it, then don't read it. This is also my first fanfic, and I hope you enjoy. Also, neither The Legend Of Zelda, nor the art belong to me. All credit goes to their respective owners. Oh, and thanks to my editor, JESSisEPIC42 for being all around epic.