I decided to follow up on Fun Potion since I got positive reviews. Enjoy!

Link was in quite a dilemma. And he wasn't one to say that lightly. Everyone in Hyrule knows that if Link thinks something is bad, then it has to be bad. After all, he did seal away the forces of darkness and all.

Ever since the incidence on the beach, he and Zelda had been extremely awkward with each other. She apologized to everyone for her behavior, and everyone mostly pinned it on "nerves about becoming queen."

Link was the only one who knew the truth- she had taken a "Fun Potion"- a drink which allowed her to become free of worry and totally crazy for a week. It had been a very long and tedious week for Link.

But now, he was missing the old Zelda dreadfully. The one who didn't blush scarlet… every time he happened to touch her. He would even take the crazy, fun-loving Zelda back if she would just relax.

So here he was, standing in front of a shady-looking shop in Castle Town. Dark gray smoke came out from the windows, which had dirty curtains covering them. A large sign said "Chu Jelly Potion Shop." A strong smell of burning rubber was hovering near the door. Link held his breath and walked into the small shop.

A small man with goggles on was behind the counter, smiling at Link creepily. He had maybe eight teeth at the most. "Welcome to the Chu Jelly Potion Shop! We make everything from healing potions to ones that will make you sing like an angel. What can I help you with?" Link passed a hand nervously through his hair, trying not to wince at the man's voice- it sounded like he was gasping for each breath.

"Uh… can I get a "Fun Potion," please? I have the red Chu jellies right here…" The man smiled, taking the jellies from Link and running behind the counter. He returned moments later with a bottle of dark liquid. Link paid and left quickly, feeling extremely guilty at what he was about to do, to his best friend, of all people.

One long horse ride later, he was at Hyrule's castle. He rode into the horse stables slowly, careful not to hit his head on the low ceiling. Zelda was leaning casually against the wall, obviously waiting for him there.

"Hey, Link. Where were you?" With a Zora friend? Maybe a goron meeting? Link struggled to come up with a believable excuse. "Uh… I was in Castle Town… at a friend's." Zelda raised her eyebrows but didn't comment on his guilty tone. "Oh… all right then. Daddy says we've got to join him for dinner tonight, okay? Sorry about that. I know that daddy can make you a bit, um, uncomfortable. But he says it's urgent."

Sighing, Link allowed Zelda to lead him to the castle's dining area by the hand. He hated eating dinner with Zelda's father. The King of Hyrule was always making obvious comments about how nice it would be if Zelda settled down, got married and had him some grandchildren. All the while he would be nudging Link.

So, one could see why Link was a bit anxious as he walked into the huge, golden dining hall and sat down at his usual place beside Zelda, two chairs down from the King. Zelda began chattering nervously to her father, who was looking serious and not at all like he usually did at dinnertime with his favorite guests.

"Link," the King finally said, "I have something I want to offer you." Zelda chewed nervously at her fingernails, glancing back and forth between her father and Link. "You see; our head Knight just died in battle. Hyrule's army has no general. And since you are considered a hero by the people of Hyrule…"

Link stared at the King in shock. Was he really offering him a position as the Leader of the Knights? Such an honor was usually only saved for those of noble birth… there was no way a simple hero like him could…

The King cleared his throat and slyly looked at Zelda. "And… as you know, a mere commoner cannot marry the princess… but the Leader of the Knights of Hyrule certainly could. Keep that in mind, my dear boy."

Now Link knew he was serious. Smiling, he stood from his chair and bowed to the King. "Sire… I accept your offer. I will start my duties as general of Hyrule tomorrow. Thank you for your generous offer…"

Several Hours Later

Zelda sat in her room, trying hard not to cry. Link was going to become a general. She should be over the moon with joy. And yet… all she felt was despair. She couldn't stand the thought of Link being a knight.

If she were honest, she would have to say it was because she didn't want Link to become busy. He would have to lead the Knights into every battle, train them five times a week, give monthly reports to the King, while before, all he did all day was train himself and spend every other second with Zelda and only Zelda. She didn't realize how much she enjoyed having Link all to herself. She didn't want to share now.

She was actually jealous of the Hylian knights, who would get to be with Link more than she would now.

Link… As if responding to her thoughts, Zelda heard a timid tapping on her bedroom window. Almost every night Link would climb in through her window and the two would either sneak out or just talk together.

She hurried and unlocked the window, helping Link inside. He sat down on her bed, looking extremely pleased with himself. "So… do you want to go anywhere tonight, Zelda?" "No, not tonight, Link."

He looked a bit disappointed. Perhaps he wanted to celebrate his new position with her or something. All she felt like doing with lying down and crying for a good long while. Apparently, her face showed it, because Link stopped smiling and stared at her in concern. "You seem a bit off. Is there anything wrong, Zelda?"

"No." "… Are you sure?" No, I'm not sure! I don't want you to have a job and be busy and even more popular than you are right now! "Yeah, Link. I'm fine. Congratulations, by the way. This is… great."

Not looking convinced, he hopped off her bed and walked over to her. "You look a little sick. Why don't you drink this? It'll help you to relax, ok?" Sighing, Zelda took the bottle he had pulled from his pocket and removed the cap. It smelled good, like flowers. Care not to spill it; she drank all of the think liquid.

It tasted good, too, like honey or ginger. "What was that, Link? It tasted delicious!" Now Link was frowning. He remembered Zelda complaining about the taste of the Fun Potion before. But maybe it tasted different every time or something like that. "It was a potion that helps to clear your mind and it makes you sleepy."

Zelda nodded and sat down on her bed. "Uh, Zelda, are you really okay with this whole thing? Because I'll basically be working for you if you think about it, since you'll be queen in just a few months or whatever."

"No, I'm not okay with it!"

Both of the pointy-eared teenagers stared at each other in shock. Link stared at Zelda because she had yelled at him, for the first time in his entire life. And Zelda stared at Link because… she hadn't meant to say that. The words had literally ripped out of her with no permission at all.

To save a bit of possible confusion, I will clarify the plot of the story- Link accidently gets a potion that forces the drinker to tell the absolute truth, instead of the "fun potion." Whoops! ;D