After four days of traveling, Link arrived at Castle Town. As he walked through the city, Link noticed how things had changed while he was gone.

When Link went to the castle gate he was greeted by someone he found familiar.

"It's been a long time Link," said the person who Link realized was Colin.

"Colin," said a surprised Link, "What are you doing here?"

"After you left," explained Colin,"My dad taught me how to use a sword." "About year later, I decided to leave Ordon and become a mercenary." "When Queen Zelda heard about me, she hired me into the army as a knight and because I was so skilfull and brave, she made me general."

"That's amazing," said Link, "I'm sure the people of Ordon are proud of you."

"They are," said Colin, "Anyway, Queen Zelda has asked me to take you to her which is why I was here waiting for you."

Colin then guided Link through the castle to the garden where Zelda was waiting.

"So how are the others in Ordon," asked Link as they were walking.

"Well," said Colin, "Beth and Talo are here as well, with Beth being one of the maids while Talo is also a knight but his rank is much lower than mine." "As for Malo, he's still in Ordon operating all of the Malo Marts in Hyrule which has increased while you were gone." "As for the village, apparently your heroics made lots of people move there which has made the harvesting much easier."

"What about Illia," asked Link who wondered about his old friend.

"She's helping the mayor run the village." answered Colin.

A few minutes later, Link and Colin arrived at the garden and it was there that Link saw Zelda who was happy to see him.

"You may leave us now General Colin," said Zelda to Colin who left without question. "It's been so long Link, I heard from the messenger from Liweathy that you were coming and I'm glad that you did."

"Queen Yua of Liweathy told me you needed me for something," explained Link, "What is it?"

"Well you see Link," explained Zelda, "A few months after you left Hyrule, I became Queen." "However, while I have been doing a great job at ruling, I have been feeling sad every now and then." "I have come to the realization that I am all alone even with all of the servants and knights always being here." "It's obvious that what I need is a husband who would become my Consort and I knew that I already made my choice during the crisis with Zant and Ganondorf."

"Wait," said Link "Why are you telling me all this?"

"Because of this," answered Zelda and she got down on one knee, pulled out a tiny box from under her dress, and opened the box revealing a golden ring with a small emerald. "Link," asked Zelda, "Will you marry me?"

When Zelda asked the question, Link became paralyzed in confusion.

"When you rescued me from Ganondorf," explained Zelda, "I felt something special from you and not just the fact that you were the chosen hero." "I also felt your kindness and the fact that you could make anyone trust you and that made me fall in love with you." "I need you to always be by my side, to care for me and for Hyrule, and of course become the father of my heir.

When Link heard Zelda's explanation, he understood that Zelda needed him and in truth he did care for her as well. It wasn't deep affection but Link never felt that way for anyone. However, Link knew that Zelda would do whatever it took to make him happy.

"I will," answered Link, "I will marry you Zelda."

"That's great," said Zelda who was smiling as she stood back up and put the ring on Link's ring finger, "Now that we're engaged, our first priority shall be announcing our engagement." "Then you must learn the necessary things to know in order to be in the royal family." "As for our wedding, it shall be in two months which should be long enough for you to get used to things and have all the wedding preparations ready."

"I hope there won't be any problems with all of this," said Link.

"I'm sure there won't be," responded Zelda.

It was then, Zelda kissed Link on the lips and Link wound up enjoying it.