Zelda sat inside her tower room, examining the golden ring on her left finger. Her wedding had been earlier in the day. She was uneasy about being married to the young son of Ganondorf. What Link had told her a few months before...kept bouncing around in her mind. What if Ganon junior really was...decieving her? Zelda had no time to think of an answer because her husband walked in the room, locked the door and turned to her with an eerie smile.
"My bride...you looked fabulous today. Even now..."
He put a hand to his heart.
"...you stun me."
Zelda held back a gag. He was the spitting image of his father...and that was damn ugly, for sure. She kept telling herself that his personality was kind, lovable. She watched as he came over to her and took her hands, standing her up.
"Will you allow your husband...to enjoy you tonight? Wait...I don't even have to ask."
He started to pull her slip off but Zelda jumped back and cleared her throat with a sweet smile.
"Darling...I'm awfully tired tonight. Can't this wait until tomorrow?"
He grimaced and took a step closer.
"We are not truly married until we consemate the marriage! We must do it...now." Zelda didn't like the look in his eyes as he stalked closer to her. She felt his large hands seize her arms and push her against the nearest wall. Pain shot down her spine and she winced, gasping for a small breath.
"Let go of me..."
Her voice was weak and he laughed.
"No, my dear...you belong to me. Hyrule...will belong to me too! And I will carry out my father's wishes."
Zelda felt fear course through her veins. Link really was right! Oh, how she wished Link was here.

Zelda pressed her lips together to keep them from her husband's. He furrowed his brow at her.
"What is your problem woman?"
Zelda knew she had to get rid of him.
"Darling...let me get some water. I'll be ready after I quench this thirst."
He let go of her and watched as she scurried out of the door and into her bathroom. A pitcher of water stood on her counter and she poured a glass. Looking out the door to make sure no one was watching, she opened a drawer and pulled out a clear, tasteless poison and emptied the whole vile into the water.

Zelda handed her husband the glass of water when she was back in the room. He took it and smiled.
"Thank you, darling dear...mt lips were getting a little parched."
Zelda smiled innocently as her husband downed the whole glass and set it on the nightstand. "That was refresh-"
His eyes shot open and he clutched at his massive chest, falling back on the bed. In less than a minute, his eyes rolled back in his head and his heart seized to beat. Zelda breathed a sigh of relief and got into bed beside her dead husband. In the morning, she'd know exactly what she'd do.

Zelda's scream sent servants busting into the room. Gasps filled the room as they saw their princess crying on the chest of her dead husband. Zelda's mother arrived and looked on with her hands over her mouth. Zelda pointed to the glass on the nightstand.
"H-he...must've poisoned h-himself! He d-did get up last n-night...I guess h-he didn't love m-me!"
Everyone was stunned to see Zelda so tore up over the loss of her new and ugly husband. She never seemed thrilled about him before but...she was one to love even the ugliest creatures down deep inside of her. Her husband's body was taken care of promptly and Zelda was nestled in her mother's arms. She forced the tears to keep flowing by thinking of Link. She would have to see him...and soon.

The boistrous laughter boomed at the table that Link shared with the mayor of Ordon. Both men were good and drunk. Link had become a heavy drinker since the day him and Zelda split up. Ilia had become the new woman in his life, as well. She didn't mind his drinking habits because her father was the same way. Link's life really turned around.

"So, Link, my boy! Are you gonna marry my little girl?"
The mayor's voice was loud and Link took a long gulp of his alcohol. He grinned and slammed the mug down on the table, some of the beverage sloshing over the sides.
"Well, sir! I believe I shall! Since that other chick...uhh...Zelord...Zelskee...Zelderama...whatever the hell her name was, and I split up, Ilia has been my sole love and comfort! To be her husband...would be an honor!"
The mayor grinned ear to ear.
"Ohoho! I'll toast to that!"
Link and the mayor slammed their mugs together and shouted in unison.
"Cheers!"
Link threw his head back and drank the rest of his beverage. The chair fell backwards and sent Link crashing to the floor. He just laughed and stood up, staggered and pointed towards the door with a loopy and lopsided grin.
"I'mma go now, sir...gotta tell Ilia the news!"

Link stumbled about the paths, nothing but the moonlight showing the way. He was making his way to the spring, knowing that's where Ilia went when he and her father had their booze. He made it to the spring with minimal trips and falls, spotting Ilia sitting by the water's edge. He stumbled over to her and plopped down beside her, laying down on his back. The stars were bright and...blurry.

Ilia looked down at link and shook her head.
"Link, you're drunk again..."
Link smiled with a nod.
"Sure am! And...that explains why there's two of you..."
Ilia frowned and put a hand on his face.
"You need to stop getting drunk..."
Link rolled his eyes.
"It's a habit since...Zeldrinko...Zelwerd..."
Ilia sighed.
"Zelda."
Link snapped his fingers.
"Yeah, that hoe! Ever since she's been gone...BUT! I have moved on...to bigger and better things."
Ilia waited for him to continue.
"Like you, Ilia! I've grown to love you, y'know. I want to marry you..."
He sat up clumsily and turned to her, taking her hands.
"I may be drunk...but I'm serious when I'm asking you to marry me. So...will you?"
Ilia felt a heat rise in her cheeks and she nodded.
"Y-yes...I will, Link."
Link shouted in victory and pulled Ilia close, planting a kiss on her lips. Ilia returned it, ignoring the strong taste and smell of alcohol on him.

Three months is how long it took Zelda to finally get over to Ordon. She had to go through a stupid mourning period and stay around the castle for awhile. Now that that was over, she was at the bridge that led into Ordon.

As she crossed the bridge, voices could be heard coming from the spring. She hurried over to the entrance of the spring and saw Link with Ilia...and some villagers. They were getting married! She seemed to have made it just in time because the words, 'if there are any objections, speak now or forever hold your peace' were spoken. Zelda stepped forward and held her chin high.
"Objection!"
Everyone turned to look at her with wide eyes and gasps. Ilia and Link were stunned. Zelda walked closer to Link, her voice penetrating the silence.
"You can marry Ilia if you truly love her, Link. I don't expect you to take me back and tell me you love me but...I've never stopped loving you. I poisoned Ganondorf's son the night we were married...I never slept with him because he was like you said...evil like his father. Also, I didn't want to share myself with anyone but you. You're my first and my last...and I came here today to let you know what happened...and to tell you that I'm still in love with you."
Link's eyes widened and he looked at Ilia before looking back to Zelda.
"I..."
Ilia let go of Link's hands and gave him a push towards Zelda.
"Go. I know you love her. I know I was only second best."
Link felt his heard start to pound.
"I'm sorry...Ilia."
She shook her head and watched as Link moved over to Zelda.

Zelda's eyes were brimming with tears as she saw Link's choice play out. As he walked over to her, she swiped at her eyes and smiled. Link wasted no time in taking her into his arms and planting his lips on her's. "I'm proud of you...and I still love you. I always have...and always will."
He muttered to her. Zelda held onto Link, burying her face in his shoulder. She'd missed him...a lot. "Marry me then..."
Link froze for a minute.
"But...your parents..."
Zelda shook her head.
"I don't care. I'm marrying you...if you'll have me. There's nothing they can do to stop me anymore."
Link smiled and chuckled quietly.
"Of course I'll have you...c'mon."
With that, Link and Zelda were married that day.

From the very beginning, it was always known that Link and Zelda...were meant to be.