Impulsive

Summary: An innocent royal finds herself out of her element and in the protective arms of a young tramp. She begins to sees things about her kingdom that she never expected to see and find out a little more about herself in the process.

Disclaimer: I don't own Legend of Zelda or its characters.

Rating: Rated M for sexual situations.

Chapter One: The Princess

The sun shone brightly down on the emerald fields of Hyrule. It warmed the castle courtyard and gently caressed the golden tresses of a young maiden. She sat peacefully on a comfortable bench with a small book in her hands. The book had caught the indigo eyes of the princess in the castle library earlier that day. The title was read as Impulsive and immediately caught the naïve eyes of the seventeen year old princess.

As she had begun reading the book she was surprised to find that it was an actual story, not a history tome or anything that she studied in her schooling. It was book written to entertain the reader rather than bore them. However it wasn't what she expected.

Her mother figure, Impa of the Sheikah, had explained the merits of the pleasure art and all that came with it. However the wise princess still was fairly clueless about the topic and the novel was beginning to appal her. The activity of the lovers that the book described brought a deep flush to her fair skin as her eyes took in the words.

She briefly wondered what Impa would say if she were caught by the stern Sheikah, but she swiftly dismissed the thought as she became more intrigued by the tome.

A warm sigh of content slipped from her lips as his fingers gently caressed the soft skin along the curvature of her breast. He smiled alluringly at her as his head dipped down to kiss the warm skin beneath him and he wandered along her bosom. She hands entangled themselves in his unruly hair as she pushed him towards the waiting buds. He grazed the left one with his lips hearing an impatient noise from her and he flicked it with his tongue and watched her as she arched in pleasure...

The more she read, the more she wondered what it would really be like. However these thoughts were quickly interrupted.

"Princess Zelda, I hate to disturb you but the king wishes to speak with you," Impa said indicating the book with amusement flickering through her crimson eyes. If it were possible Zelda face became more flushed then it was while she was reading.

"Uh, Impa, please don't sneak up on me like that," the princess sputtered indignantly. The usual stony face was definitely alight with amusement.

"I hardly had to sneak Milady. You were so engrossed in your readings that you didn't hear me come across the courtyard. Dare I ask what interests you so well about that book," Impa asked with a knowing glint in her eyes. It was a rare sight indeed to see Princess Zelda flustered and embarrassed and Impa was truly enjoying every minute of it.

Zelda mumbled something incoherently and then spoke louder, "Impa, didn't you mention that the king wished to see me?" At the mention of the meeting, the amusement and good humour vanished. Impa's eyes took on the impassive look that was most common and Zelda could sense that this wasn't going to be something she wanted to hear from her father.

"Impa, what does he wish to speak to me about?" Zelda asked, gone were the naïve eyes and in place were the eyes of a royally mature princess. Impa merely nodded her head toward the castle and watched as Zelda sighed and turned to go. The book lay on the bench and Impa couldn't help but pick it up.

Once inside the cool castle, Zelda quickly washed her face in one of the lavatories on the way to the Receiving Hall where the king of Hyrule met with the daily concerns of the court and nobles. Once in the Receiving Hall she quickly descended a flight of stairs on the opposite end of the hall that led to her father's private study. The king greeted her cooly upon arrival.

"Welcome niece," King Edric welcomed. Zelda curtsied before taking the seat offered to her.

"I have called you here to discuss your future once again my dear. You are seventeen and your eighteenth birthday will be coming up soon. I believe that it is in your best interest to find a suitable young man to marry this evening at the ball. Society requires that you must be married," Edric said, watching Zelda's reaction carefully.

She remained quiet as she mulled the suggestion over. She had met some of the noble men that had called to court but they were arrogant jackasses were she so bold to say. Her generally gentle spirit allowed her to consider the suggestion, but a more bold and fiery part merely dismissed it.

"Is that all Sir? You've only mentioned this issue many times," Zelda stated politely, not the reaction the king was expecting.

"I'm hoping you will think it over Zelda, it is very important for the future of this country. You may go and get ready. It is almost three," The king dismissed. Zelda left as politely as possible before quickly fleeing to her room.

Impa was there to receive her and waited patiently for the furious princess to speak.

"Why do I have to marry Impa? All those men and son's of those said men are all arrogant and jackasses. They will take the throne the same way my uncle took it from my mother after my father died!" She cried out in anguish.

"He is the king Zelda, and is responsible not only for your well being but that of the country. It will turn out all right, besides you never know what you might find during the banquet tonight," Impa explained sternly, beginning to fuss over her. This was the side of Impa that Zelda loved most; the fussy motherly side that was reserved for her only with the exception of Impa's own daughter Aekorra. Impa drew aside a veil that was housing Zelda's gown for the evening and other garments.

"How can you support him!? He was just waiting for my mother to die so he could take control of Hyrule," Zelda fought back as Impa handed Zelda her underskirt that doubled as her corset behind the changing screen.

"We've been through this Zelda, despite your feelings for your uncle, he cares for you and he needs you to be married so that you can succeed him if something should happen," Impa said neutrally as Zelda emerged from behind the screen so Impa could tighten the corset strings.

"He wants me to marry so I'm out of his hair Impa," Zelda said breathlessly making her anger sound deflated as Impa tugged on the strings sharply.

"Don't worry about it tonight then Zelda, you will find him when the time is right," Impa said ending the discussion sternly. Zelda sighed in discontent but compiled to Impa. Impa was strange she didn't like discussing court matters for some reason and it was something that Zelda wanted to know why.

"Impa, why do you always stray away when we talk about my uncle? You don't seem like you want to support him but in a way you have to," Zelda asked quietly. Impa swiftly finished lacing the dress in the same fashion as the corset before sitting Zelda down for her to work on her hair.

She didn't answer Zelda but instead stayed silent. Zelda didn't like being ignored very well especially by Impa.

"I'm sorry but I can't help but notice Impa. Why are you like that sometimes?" Zelda asked again.

"It is treason for a Sheikah to speak their true feelings as we are bound by our own to be loyal. We can think those emotions but we aren't allowed to reveal them," Impa said in a voice that said no more questions. Despite the warning Zelda asked another.

"Who are you bound to?"

Impa gazed at Zelda in the reflection of the mirror and Zelda mumbled an apology. She just couldn't help being curious. For all Zelda knew of her caretaker she was mysterious in her ways and what was a sheikah?

Impa wound Zelda's hair into tumbling curls that fell artfully around her face and the slightest hints of makeup finished Zelda's final appearance.

"You are ready milady," Impa said quietly.

"Do I have to Impa?" Zelda asked hoping for a brief moment Impa would relent.

"Yes you do," Was Impa's reply before opening Zelda's door to send her on her way.

Chapter one slightly revamped. The original wasn't working right for the continuation of the story so please review and let me know your thoughts

Kariah