This is my passion! I'm absolutely in love with :LinkXZelda: So I hope you all enjoy this story! I'm trying really hard to make an amazing one because there only a few good Zelda stories out there, so I just want to help out the bunch!
Disclaimer: I definitely don't own Zelda, I wish I did though :'(
It was getting close to sunset, the most beautiful time of the day, especially at the ranch. The way the sun gleamed upon all of the luring horse coats, the way the water sparkled, and… the way it shined on Malon's smooth, milky white face. God. She was so beautiful, so sweet, so caring, and so loving. And she loved me so. It was something that I never had before.
We began our relationship about 7 months ago. It was kind of rushed, but for good reasons I suppose. Talon had been pressuring me to be with Malon since we were 10. It makes sense he had said. Malon has been dreaming of me for 10 years now. And I'm very grateful to have what I have now. Great family and business. They took me in when I really needed them. I was extremely poor, I had no home, and no one that I loved or loved me. The "dear" princess had caused most of my problems.
Let me explain.
At one point in my life, about three years ago, Zelda and I sort of had a little summer romance I guess you could say. We went out quite a bit and developed feelings that grew at a rate too fast for the both of us. She knew how I felt. I would do anything for her, I would stand against the king himself and risk being beheaded if she asked me to. I know it sounds crazy, but it's how I felt. Most girls say I don't have much emotion, but their wrong. I'm just very withdrawn and private. For some reason Zelda was able to break through that wall and get to me.
At first, I just had started taking her on horse rides in her courtyard, and eventually that lead to more. She was begging me to take her to explore more of Hyrule, her future world. The king was sort of hesitant at first, but of course the he gave in.
"Daddy, please let me go! I promise I'll be careful. Link will take care of me! Won't you link?" She looked at me, her face full of hope and mischeif. Why would I ever tell her no, who could ever say no to her? She could still pull out some of that charm all kids learn at age 19, especially on me.
I kneeled down before the King's feet.
"Yes of course. Your majesty, I will take full responsibility of the princess."
He paused.
"I trust you. You better watch over her Link."
And with those words we were always together. Of course I would take care of her, I wouldn't dream of hurting her or letting anyone else cause her harm. I'm not sure what it was about her, but I feel like I've been in love with her my whole life, like it has been meant to be since the world began. I know it's incredibly impossible to love someone since the beginning of time, but that sure is how it felt.
One evening on our trip to explore Hyrule, we had stopped to rest at Lon Lon ranch to rest and drink some of the delicious milk. Talon was thrilled to have Royalty at his ranch, he kept checking in on us every 10 minutes. Zelda seemed to think it was cute and funny, while I was starting to feel a little uneasy. It felt like we couldn't do anything without someone watching, whether they were fascinated or being protective. It must be so tiring to be a princess. I glanced at her, she didn't ever seem tired or sad, or angry. Always at peace. A smile never failed to grace her lips nor have I seen a single tear drop from her eyes. She was indeed perfect.
"So what do you think Link?" She broke the silence with what sounded like a serious question, although I had no idea what she was talking about.
"What do I think about what Princess?" I hated being so formal with her.
"It's Zelda, Link. You shall address me as Princess in front of other royalty but when its just us two, please call me by my name." I nodded with immediate understanding, although im sure she didn't see me. She wasn't looking at me, just gazing off into the sunset. I wonder what she could be thinking about so deeply, so early on in life. A life with no worries…
"I want to know how you feel about me Link.." she began.
What?
"Well I um… I…" I was speechless, what was I supposed to say? Do I tell her how I feel and risk being kicked from connections with the king and the royal family? Do I risk having Zelda be in total disgust with me. I mean I'm no way near her standards. So maybe I should lie and save all the trouble, and just risk not having Zelda know how I feel.
"How you truly feel Link…"
"Uh…" Why did she want to know this? "I beg your pardon-"
"Link! I mean do you like me, do you think about me often?" She seemed uneasy. However, I could pinpoint no reason for her nervousness.
"I…" was all I could spit out before she interrupted me again. She took a deep breathe.
"I'm asking if you love me Link…." My heart started racing, I suppose I couldn't hide it any longer.
"Zelda.." I reached out to grab her face but she turned her head and closed her eyes. Her permanent smile finally vanishing. This couldn't be good.
"I'm sorry Link I know that's a stupid question.." Her voice was starting to crack. "I know your not allowed to love someone of my status.. my father would die if you loved me, he would never take the chance of handsome peasant loving me. He needs me to marry a young prince that has status or I mean nothing to Hyrule, nothing to him." I didn't know whether she was complimenting me or insulting me, and I surely didn't know what she was getting at. I hung on to each word that was coming out of her mouth, hoping something uplifting would escape her lips. She just sighed and took another deep breathe then took her focus off of the sunset and looked at me.
"But Link, I don't care what he say or thinks. So I'll ask you again, just be honest. Do you or you do not love me? Please…" I opened my mouth to answer, I was about to spill my guts to her when she spoke once again.
"Because, I love you."
Okay, I know this chapter was rather short, but I wanted to try and grab your attention. I really really hope you like it! Just bear with me, in the next chapter Link will finish up his flash back and it'll start in the present again!
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