3 years later links pov:
Three long years of hard training and schooling... I am now a warrior prince of 16 my protector Impa woke me up this morning telling me my father was looking for me, sighed before getting up and walking to my dresser which had a large mirror I looked at myself my training has transformed my once lanky and weak body into a strong muscular one not too much as to be repulsive but enough that any girl would double take I would be lying if I said I wasn't proud of my hard work but along with the results came the cuts, bruises and broken bones.
Impa might be a tough trainer but i thank her for it, she is my protector but if the day comes she is not here i must be able to protect myself and my kingdom just like my father the king walking through the halls of the castle gave me a chance to think about my life and what my birth parents were like I've dreamt about them many nights of my life but I would not cry as a student of a Shiekah and a loyal friend whom i consider a second mother I would control my emotions and be strong some would call it hardened but I call it disciplined.
As I arrived in my father's throne room he was talking to someone so I closed the door and leant against a pillar waiting until my father's business was concluded unfortunately my father called for me before I could relax my body stiffened if this business involved me then i remember my birthday was tomorrow I would become of age to marry i knew my father had a plan for my in that regard
" Ah Link my son come here please"
I did as I was told and walked up to bow to my father he nodded and told me to rise
"Link this is Silena dragmire Ganondorfs daughter lord of the Gerudos" I glanced at Impa she was tense like she didn't trust her but why?
"it's is my pleasure lady silena" I said bowing she simply nodded I guess Gerudo women are too proud to bow to men.
" it is an honor your highness " she said with a smile.
My father stood up and placed a giant hand on my shoulder
"Son seeing as how your birthday is tomorrow I decided to invite the Dragmires to Hyrule to discuss a treaty"
i gave my father a scowl before replying curtly in a hushed tone "But father you know the terrible things they have done to this kingdom i do not trust them."
My father gave me a harsh look clearly disappointed "i know this brings up some bad memories for you Link but if we sign a treaty it will be peace to this kingdom as the king i must do anything I can to make that a reality, if i can prevent more bloodshed then i must give peace a chance".
I grimaced before replying behind gritted teeth "as you wish your majesty"
He turned to the Gerudo women
"Now Silena tell your father I will accept his offer to make a peace treaty we will discuss it more when you arrive in one month"
Silena nodded before giving a shrill whistle "Guard bring in the prince's gift"
I heard the sound of quiet feet before two female Gerudo warriors appeared one with a rope on her hands on the other end of that rope was a cloaked figure.
Silena turned to me and gave me a smile "my lord this is for you"
she walked over to the shape who cringed as Silena got close this was a sign of whatever was under that cloak had been beaten severely when she removed the hood there was a blonde women about my age with blue eyes she looked frightened I felt sorry for her
Silena smiled proudly before saying "this is you new servant she will obey your every command without question, we have trained her to be silent unless spoken to so she is the perfect slave for a prince"
Even though I didn't show it I was angry with these Gerudo's have they no respect for something as precious of life these barbaric people have taken away my birth mother and father all because of greed now they are enslaving innocent women.
Although my emotions protested otherwise I had to thank one of these murderous, villainous the princess no less who was no better than the rest of her people all for the sake of public appearance
I took another look at the slave girl before walking up to her slowly whispering into her ear
"what is your name girl?".
the young yet beautiful girl trembled and flinched at the close proximity but replied shakily "Zelda your highness"
I nodded to her before walking back to my own throne " thank you for this gift princess Silena we will be looking forward to your company in a month's time"
The princess nodded before whistling to her guards who followed her out.
I glared daggers at my father "I can't believe these barbaric people im taking my servant to my quarters do you object father?".
"No my son you may go" I nodded before walking to Zelda taking out my dagger she started to quiver
"it's ok Zelda I am just cutting your bonds please follow me" she nodded silently keeping her head down as we exited the the door i looked to Impa with sad eyes.
"Impa..."
"I know link go to your chambers I will have a discussion with your father
As we got to my chambers I sat down on my bed sighing heavily who knew being royalty was so hard so many horrible sights you need to witness and decisions you must face.
I took off my Hylian shield and sword as well as the chainmail, i looked to my new servant Zelda I despised that word id prefer her to be my friend as a prince I didn't have friends to play with.
"Zelda come here please"
She did as she was told her clothes were tattered and covered in dirt as was the rest of her body i felt sorry for her
"Zelda would you like to have a bath?"
For the first time since she has been her she lifted her head up and nodded "that would be delightful your highne- "please just call me Link titles don't sit right with me i am hoping we could be friends rather than master and servant"
Zelda's eyes began to glimmer with a hint of happiness but soon faded
"Now about that bath, Nora please come here for a moment"
I heard footsteps of my family care taker Nora she was a kind women in her late twenties with black hair and green eyes she wore the traditional maid clothing but she really liked the color blue so all her clothing was blue per her request
she smiled before bowing " how my I be of service Link?"
I grinned at her before replying "Nora please take this new girl to get cleaned up she has had a very tough first day and i want her to feel comfortable"
" yes my lord come with me honey gently helping Zelda to her feet and motioning her to follow
Zelda's POV: I wasn't sure what to make of my new master he seems very kind but i need to be wary royals can be unpleasant sometimes when my master offered me the chance to get cleaned up my heart jumped.
Nora led me down the hallways of the castle is sure was big I would get lost if I didn't have someone to show me around
Nora turned around and said "so honey I see you've met our young prince handsome isn't he, he has a very kind heart you are lucky to be given to him, he will never harm you so you can relax I know that you are frightened but let's get you a bath and get you to bed as I am sure your exhausted from your trip"
After my bath Nora got me some clothes and lead me to a room across from my masters before i went to sleep thought I wanted to see my master and wish him goodnight out of respect and loyalty my mother told me if you are loyal to your master they will reward you and be happy with you
I jumped out of my bed and walked to my master's room i was still nervous the look he gave my previous master scared me but I breathed out a sigh before knocking on the door ever so gently
My master told me to come in I saw him laying on his bed reading i book i felt a sense of dread
"Oh no master I am so sorry to disturb you I should go" getting flustered and frightened with the consequences I have wrought onto myself but before I could leave he grabbed my arm rather gently as if holding something extremely delicate it was almost graceful in a way.
"Please stay Zelda I need someone to talk to reading can pass the time but it is boring" he gave me such a charming smile I felt my face heat up, why am I getting like this, He is extremely handsome and those musc- NO! I scolded myself I should not be thinking such things
"yes master" nodding gratefully
He scratched his head smiling "please call me Link, Zelda as I have said before id much prefer you as a friend then a servant please come sit and talk to me"
I nodded once again blushing "So maste-Link what is it like being royalty I've heard it is grand"
He shrugged" I guess I've lived it for so long it feels normal but it can be very sad and lonely many people fear me others love me but I just want someone I can talk to y'know?, someone who can understand my loneliness"
I nodded, loneliness is the one emotion that is the hardest to deal with " Link... when i was a slave to the Gerudo's I never had the chance of making friends as well and i feel honored that you want to be my friend, thank you for your kindness"
He smiled " well then first thing tomorrow I am going to show you the castle ground we can talk more tomorrow thank you for coming to see me Zelda.
I got up and curtseyed my mas-... my friend It felt good to have a friend
"That would be delightful link, I overheard that tomorrow is your birthday am I correct?
He smiled and nodded "yes it is very observant of you Zelda" I blushed as he said my name the way said it gave me Goosebumps, why am I feeling like this?. is he some kind of wizard casting a spell on me...no this feels different, far more enchanting than any spell blissful even
I smiled before replying "well then I'll be sure to make you something special tomorrow for your birthday link"
He scratched his head a few times before saying "Zelda you don't have to do that I'm fine with just being in your company"
I smiled sweetly "But I feel like it Link I have finally found a friend and i will enjoy doing for you"
Link seemed at a loss for words i noticed a blush adorn his handsome features it made him look very cute
"Thank you Zelda I appreciate it now you should get some sleep we have a big day ahead of us
I giggled happily "Goodnight link"
Link chuckled " Goodnight Zelda
Alright another chapter finished special thanks to my first two reviewers you inspired me to write more so thank you please R and R hope you enjoy my story have a lot of ideas for the next chapters i will try to update once a day to every two days thank you for the support. if anyone is interested i am also looking for beta reader/proof reader PM me if you're interested :)