A New Adventure Diclaimer: I own the game Ocarina of Time not the characters. Chapter 1: Suitor Trouble It has been seven years since the Zelda had turned time back after the defeat of Ganandorf. Link had become a regular guest to the castle and had been appointed as Zelda's protector. They often traveled the kingdom together and had become very close friends.

Now it was a few months untill Princess Zelda's birthday and she was to find a suitor by that time. There was to be a ball on her birthday where she would announce who she had chosen to marry. If she did not choose her father would chose for her.

But for now none of that mattered. They were laying on the grass at Lake Hylia after just finishing a long swim. Link was playing his Ocarina for her and stopped when she began to speak.

"Link, what am I going to do about this whole suitor buissness. I don't want to marry any of them. When I do get married my father says I won't have need of a protector anymore so you won't be able to spend time showing me the secrets of Hyrule." She broke off realising for the first time how much she liked riding around Hyrule with Link.

"We can always find a way to be together and speaking of suitors aren't you supposed to meet one today."Link smilied at her.

"Oh... I forgot I'm going to be late."

"Not if I can help it." Link grabbed Zelda's hand and pulled her toward Epona. He lifted her up and sat behind her. "Hold on. Let's go girl. Fast as you can." Epona set off at a run and quickly jumped the gate. They made it to the castle just in time the suitor was waiting outside and seemed shocked to see the Princess ridding on a horse like a guy and with Link pressed tightly against her.

"What is this? Is this the way royalty acts in this kingdom? And this boy what is he doing with the princess my future bride?" The suitor stated in an irritated voice.

Link was helping Zelda off Epona's back and then turned to the man. Zelda turned to the man. "He is not a boy he is my protector. His name is Link, Hero of Time and my friend. As for me being your future bride guess again you have to earn my love first. You are not on a good start insulting Link like that. He has probably seen more battle than you and he is only seventeen."

The man looked link up and down taking in all the wepons on the youth. "You are the hailed Hero of Time? You are still just a boy and you should learn how to treat a lady better than having her ride in an unconfortable position and holding her close to you. Now leave us we shall not need you. You probably don't even know how to use that sword of yours." He turned to Zelda. "Princess would you like to go for a walk?" His voice was much sweeter towards her.

"What did I just tell you about insulting my friend? I will walk with you but first I must change as I have been swimming all day. Stay here I shall be back." she left the two men to get to know each other. "And for your information he is a very skilled swordsman." she called over her shoulder.

"So you are the legendary Hero of Time?" the suitor stated mockingly.

"Yes I am and do you have a name?"Link replied cooly.

"My name is Lord Macnar. Soon enough though I shall be your king when the Princess and I wed."

"You seem quite confident in yourself. Do you really think she will marry you? I have known her since I was ten and you don't seem to fit the kind of man she would marry."

"Don't worry she will marry me and you will be the first thing to go. You aren't her protector you are just a boy who take's advantage of his title to get close to the princess. You won't be necissary after we marry because I won't let her wander around with you."

"Um... I'll go see what is taking so long. She will be down in a minute Lord macnar." Link hurried to Zelda's room where she was just coming out. He slammed into her. "sorry."he muttered as he helped her up.

"What's your rush?" she asked smiling at the breathless Link.

"Wanted to talk to you before you go with this guy."he said now finding it quite stupid.

"come here then."she pulled him into the room and shut the door behind them. "Now what did you want to talk about?"

"I don't trust this guy. I wanted to ask if you mind if I followed you on this walk he wants you to go on. i wont eavesdrop but it will make me more confortable than just leaving you alone with this creep. He really has something against me. He keeps saying that you will marry him and that when you are married he won't let you wander around Hyrule. He's acting like you are some sort of prize." Link said all this while catching his breath.

"Follow me if you'd like but don't be seen. Daddy will not care but this Macnar guy would be furious. Thank you for your concern. i better get down there." she left with Link trailing.

Zelda and Macnar walked around and entered Hyrule field to escape the townspeople. As they walked they talked about different things. Anytime Zelda would turn the subject to the tribes or herself or even Link's adventures Macnar would return to talking about himself.

After a while Zelda stopped talking just taking in the scenery. "It's beautiful isnt it?" she finally stated.

"Does anyone live around here?" Macnar asked.

"Nope the Gerudo are the closest people and they live at least ten minutes away."

"Good now you will marry me are we understood?"he grabbed her forcefully by the arm.

"No I am supposed to consider you. I have decided not to marry you." Zelda said firmly. "Now get your hand off me."

"Would you marry me if you were pregnant with my child cause you will be." he forced Zelda to the ground and began taking her dress off.

"Let go of me."she yelled.

"You said yourself that no one is around here. Screaming will do you no good."

"Link!!"

"Calling for that child at the castle that is way to far to hear. Sad really."

He reached down to touch Zelda's breast and suddenly found himself pinned to the ground by an arrow in his shirt. He quickly reached to smack Zelda who had lied to him about there being no one around. He found that that was a mistake when an arrow went through his hand pinning it to the ground.

"And you told me I don't know how to treat a lady. When she tells you to let go you will do so. You will not touch her. I will make sure of that." Link said standing over the man.

"Thank you. You were right about him. Take me home Link." Zelda said in a small voice.

"Just a second. We have to call the Gerudo's to watch him so he won't get away." he wistled. A young woman apeared about a minute later. "Cill can keep watch on him until we can take him to a prison."

"Go to my tribe. Tell them I am watching a captive we will hold him in our jail till you can collect him. He does not deserve to be free for long. Princess I saw what was happening as did one of the other members. We will vouch for what you tell your father. We are not allowed to leave our lookout posts so we were unable to help. Luckily Link is a member and can call on us for help." the woman said.

Link lifted Zelda onto Epona's back and headed toward Gerudo Fortress. They informed the tribe of the captive and headed for the Castle. They were just in sight of the castle when Zelda spoke. "Link, do you think the other suitors will be like that?"she seemed nervous.

"No. that guy was just a jerk. If you want I could tail all your walks and stay close by at all times. You know I would never let anyone hurt you." he answered her as they reached the Drawbridge.

They were silent until they reached the castle where Link asked Zelda if she would perfer to tell her father or have him do it. "You. I don't want to think about it." she replied. They dismounted just as King Harkinian came out looking at Link with a puzzled expression.

"Your highness. Lord Macnar is curently being kept in the Gerudo prison for trying to harm your daughter."Link stated simply.

"What do you mean? What happened? Zelda are you alright?" he asked stunned.

Link stopped her from answering. "Your highness let me explain. I felt uneasy about this suitor so I requested permission to follow without his knowledge so that I could do my duty. I followed not listening to their conversation but just keeping them in sight. He grabbed her and I heard her yell for him to let go. I moved closer and was soon within hearing distance. He told her that she would marry him if he had to make her pregnant with his child to do it then he would. He threw her to the ground and was about to rape her when I took action. He now has a hole in his shirt and his hand and the Gerudos who were nearby took him to the fortress to hold him until you send guards to get him." he spared a glance at Zelda. "Luckily I was there or your daughter wouldn't be alright."

Zelda shuddered at that thought. Her father looked stunned and angry. He looked at his daughter. "Is what he said true? Did Lord Macnar try to rape you?" he still did not want it to be true.

Zelda could only nod then ran to her room sobbing.

Both men watched her leave. "Sir, I think it would be best for her to not have to deal with this suitor buissness for a few days. Do you mind if I go talk to her? She is very shaken." Link asked the other man.

"Yes I should hold off on the other suitors for a few days. Go see if she will talk to you." the King waved towards the stairs. Link started up them but was stopped by the King's voice. "Thank you. You are welcome to spend the night here if you'd like."

Link trned around at that. "If she asks me to I will. I won't stay if she doesn't want me to." A/N Please Review.