Author's notes:
I'm so sorry for the long wait in updates! It's been super busy but finally here's the second chapter! Its not the end of the story, I thought I'd be able to do this in 2 chapters but it began to grow, so we're making it 3 chapters, and the finale will come a lot faster this time I promise! Anyhoo, here's the second chapter, please R&R, constructive criticism please! Don't bash too hard or I might bash back! haha, anyways, enjoy this chapter!
Disclaimer-I can only dream of owning Legend of Zelda and it's characters, but its owned by Nintendo so I'll just be writing stories about its characters.
Chapter 2
-Hyrule castle ruins-
Link awoke with a start; his eyes shifting wildly while attempting to determine where he was. He glanced about, realizing that he was within a small room. He laid atop a small bed pushed up against a side wall. The room was simple but homely and included a small window filling the room with soft afternoon sunshine. He then became aware of a dull ache felt throughout his entire body. Everything was sore and hurt and as he shifted slightly could barely suppress a pained groan rising in his throat. While shifting his arms, he realized he was completely covered in bandages all across his chest and arms as well as on his thighs. It was then he realized he wasn't wearing anything but his undergarments. A slight blush rose in his cheeks, he was curious on how he ended up this way but not entirely sure he wanted to know.
Across the room from the bed sat a small table that supported a small plate of simple foods as well as a water basin and towel to wash. His belongings were neatly piled in a corner, his shield and the Master sword more prominent in the pile along with his newly cleaned green tunic and white trousers neatly folded on top. His boots were also clean and stood next to his equipment. The door to the room opened inward and the Twilight Princess entered, her cloak now removed and bright hair pulled back into a loose yet elegant ponytail resting against her back. She wore a simple black dress embroidered with almost glowing intricate markings, carrying extra bandages in her arms.
The bandages dropped to the floor as Midna noticed Link awake. Rushing to his side she gripped him and hugged him fiercely, then retreating slightly when he groaned aloud at the sudden movement.
"Sorry," she apologized quickly, "I'm just so happy you are finally awake!"
"How long was I out?" he mumbled hoarsely.
"A few days," she answered quickly as she proceeded to better inspect him. Satisfied that his condition was stable and he wasn't in any life-threatening pain, her eyes moved back up to his face. Their eyes met, a tired sapphire gazing into glowing yellow and red. She reached out and began stroking his ruffled golden hair, watching as he noticeably relaxed under the affection.
"How about you? Are you ok?" he asked quietly.
She smiled slightly at the almost automatic concern he felt for everyone else, while pushing his own concerns aside.
"Never been better," she replied, "Being brought back to life by the light spirits does wonders for you," she giggled while Link smiled, he always loved her humor and spunky attitude.
Midna kneeled down by the bed, resting her face atop her arm so it was level with Link's while never removing her gaze from his as she continued to stroke his hair lovingly.
"You know you never did answer my question," she narrowed her eyes slightly. Confusion spread across his face.
"What question?" he inquired concerned.
"Am I too beautiful that you have no words?" she smirked. He chuckled softly, remembering her question when she appeared again to him.
"Oh, I don't know if I'd be wordless exactly," he joked in his quiet voice. Midna raised an eyebrow and lifted her head slightly, looking at him curiously.
"Oh? So if you do have words, what kind of words would they be?" she asked, filling with curiosity.
"Well," he began and then paused, mouth open as if to say more, "Nah, you wouldn't want to hear that," he feigned sadness.
She lightly hit his chest, gaining a wince from him, while she pouted, "Awwww come on! You can tell me! We tell each other everything!" she complained, which was true; there were no secrets between them now. They knew practically everything about each other; their hopes, dreams, fears, and even food preferences.
Link laughed, "Well there's one thing I now know that you never will!" he said turning away from her mockingly.
Even though she should have been, Midna was not used to being denied what she wanted; after all she was a princess.
"You better tell me," she began to threaten, "Or else."
When Link didn't respond, Midna proceeded to climb up onto the bed and kneeled while straddling the still wounded hero. Link raised an eyebrow at her behavior and then his eyes widened in slight fear at the idea of what she might do. Midna looked down at him and while he seemed a lot smaller, she knew it was because she was a lot larger now.
"Last chance Wolfie," she warned, and Link's lips tightened together even further in reply.
Midna lowered the blanket from off of Link's chiseled chest and reached out with her hands. She then proceeded to tickle Link's sides. The reaction was instantaneous, with Link twitching and squirming while attempting to wiggle out from underneath Midna's torturing fingers laughing all the while. Sadly Midna's thighs held him in place with no chance of escape.
As mentioned before, Midna knew everything about Link, including the little known fact about the young hero; he was extremely ticklish. Midna smiled evilly as she continued to tickle his sides and even underneath his arms and his neck, striking quickly darting in and out with her hands; leaving absolutely no chance to prevent her from tickling him.
"Hahahahahahahahaha," Link tried speaking while laughing, "No hahahahha, please Midna hahahaha stop! No more! hahahaha"
"Say it!" Midna insisted smiling all the while and laughing herself, "I wanna hear you say it!"
"Alright! Alright! I'll say it! Just stop! I can't take it anymore!" Link wheezed in desperation.
Midna stopped and triumphantly put her hands on her hips, "I still love having that kind of power over you," she smiled smugly.
After taking a minute to calm down, Link looked back up at her, "You never would've found out about that if you hadn't been constantly combing through my fur while riding me when I was a wolf," he complained mildly.
Midna shrugged and looked at Link expectedly, awaiting his answer. Link breathed deeply and rested his hands on Midna's thighs, causing tingles to shoot through Midna's body. His gaze turned soft and smiled softly as he spoke, "Midna, you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life. Your hair is fiery and enchanting and I could lose myself gazing into your gorgeous scarlet eyes. Your skin so soft and smooth and your tattoos mesmerizing and hypnotizing. I've never seen such an exotic beauty like yours, and never will I find one that can even to you. You are truly one of a kind and I will never find a beauty more intoxicating than yours."
Midna couldn't help but melt at his words as a slight blush appeared on her cheeks. The young hero reached up and slowly stroke a finger along the colored cheeks, a crooked smile dancing on his lips. She leaned down, planting her hands on either side of his golden-haired head, while supporting herself above him.
"Since when did you become such a sweet-talker," she murmured softly, "When we first met I couldn't get more than two complete sentences out of you."
Link chuckled quietly while watching his fingers smoothly stroke across her soft cheek, "That's partially not my fault. Considering I couldn't really talk much as a wolf and you talked enough for the two of us anyways."
She pouted slightly, allowing him to brush his rough, calloused fingertips across her soft lips, sending sparks throughout her body. He smiled in response to her pouting lips and she knew he meant what he said as an endearment.
"I could listen to your silky voice all day," he said simply.
"That could be arranged," she quipped, "I've got nothing better to do all day today," she giggled, but was silenced as Link lifted himself up and met her lips with his own. The sparks turned into firecrackers as she reveled in his earthy scent and slightly salty taste, soon leaning down closer to further deepen the kiss.
"Perhaps I should come back later then," spoke a very familiar voice. Suddenly breaking their kiss the two saw Princess Zelda had entered the room. Distracted as they both were, the Twili and Hero didn't even hear her enter.
With cheeks as scarlet as her eyes, Midna scrambled off the top of Link to sit by his side on the bed. While doing so she accidentally bumped his side, eliciting another small hiss of pain. Midna gave him an apologetic look while leaning her back against the brick wall. Both she and Link found the ceiling most fascinating compared to Zelda's cool gaze while the formal princess attempted to not laugh at the two lovers caught red-handed.
Upon hearing his hiss of pain, Zelda's eyes became slightly disproving towards the Twilight Princess.
"He should be sleeping and recovering still Midna, he's in no shape for those sort of things," she scolded softly.
Midna looked down to her hands with guilt wracking at her heart, but Link's warm hand covering her own helped as he squeezed softly. He gave her a small smile, assuring her all was well before turning his head towards the Hylian Princess.
"I am actually feeling much better Princess," he murmured quietly, "No doubt thanks to your healing magic. I will be forever grateful to you," he thanked her humbly.
Zelda waved off his gratitude with a delicate hand, "This entire kingdom will be forever grateful to you, to both of you, for all that you have done," she replied, "You've saved us all from utter destruction, so if there is anything we can do for you, our Hero, please let us know."
Link smiled in gratitude, but assured the princess that all was well. With that Zelda excused herself, passing a look towards the Twilight Princess as she exited. Link did not notice, Midna saw it and knew exactly the meaning behind it.
As she made a move to leave though, Link's hand gripped her tighter. The look in his eyes became sad at the idea of her leaving him. She smiled softly and then laid down by his side, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling his head to her chest. Link snuggled closer and wrapped his arms around her middle, the two of them fitting perfectly together beneath the blanket. Soon, Link fell asleep to the sound of Midna's heartbeat. The Twili however could not find rest, her mind beginning to roam with thoughts of the future.
Now that her true form was restored, she knew the responsibilities of ruling the Twilight kingdom would become hers once again. Though her heart longed to stay, to remain like this with the Savior of both realms, she knew it would be impossible. She had her duties, and there was no one else who could govern the Twilight realm in her stead. Her mind began racing to find another option, but in her heart she knew there was none. She would have to leave behind this world of light she had grown to love, as well as leave behind the light of her life.
Tears silently trailed down her cheeks as the realization caused pain to stab at her heart. The tears began moistening the golden locks of the sleeping hero. She softly kissed the top of his head, realizing in her heart she would never be capable of telling him the truth.
There was simply no other way, she would be without the light, the sun, and the young hero she had grown to love. Crying silently for awhile longer she soon fell asleep as well, leaving the inevitable future to come when it will. In the meantime she began committing each moment to memory, locking them in her heart forever.
And there is chapter 2!
Just a couple of notes, while Link is totally awesome and tough, he's not immortal and after 3 consecutive fights with Ganondorf, I think he is in some serious need for recovery time. The next chapter will be the last for this story, I'm going to do my best to try and get it out as quickly as possible, but I beg for your patience in case it takes awhile.
Please R&R!