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Well that's all the reviews so without further ado I present...
Whom She Found
Chapter 3:
A Destiny Changed
The shrill cry of a hawk sounded out across the plains as it soared through the sky. Lyn watched its majestic flight across the plains as she walked. It had been three days since she and her new friend, Link, had started their journey together. Lyn had suggested they should travel to Bulgar, a four-day trip, to purchase supplies. Link had, of course, agreed and now they were only one day away from the commercial centre of Sacae. Lyn watched the hawk dive from the sky and snatch a snake from the ground.
"Magnificent." Lyn breathed as the hawk flew to find a perch with its meal.
"Hmm? What's that?" Link inquired.
"That hawk." Lyn answered. "Those birds are truly amazing creatures."
Link chuckled to himself.
"What?" Lyn raised an eyebrow.
"Nothing," Link shook his head. "It's just how you said that. You sound like someone who has never seen one before."
Lyn smiled and shrugged. "I have always liked them. As a child I would spend hours lying in the grass and watching them soar overhead. It sounds silly now though."
Link shook his head. "No it doesn't. I'm sure everyone has a childhood memory like that."
"Do you?" Lyn asked curious.
"Sure." Link grinned. "I used to spend a lot of time sitting in a tree listening to my friend play her ocarina and dreaming of being a great hero someday. Though," His grin faded. "it has been a long time since a saw her."
"What was her name?"
"Saria. She was my childhood friend and the one who taught me how to play the ocarina. She was always there for me when I needed her. I got picked on a lot by this one guy as a kid and the only one who could make him stop was Saria. I was considered a bit of an outcast by the others. They didn't shun me or anything like that, but I was never fully accepted. The only one who did that was Saria."
Link sighed as he linked his hands behind his head and stared at the sky. "She always believed in me…"
Lyn saw the sadness in her friend's eyes but couldn't think of any way to comfort him. For all she knew he might never see his homeland and friends ever again.
"I'm sorry." It was the only thing she could think of to say.
Link shook his head. "Don't be. I know she is safe and doing well so there is nothing to be sad about."
The two of them walked for a while on silence. Lyn felt bad that she had brought up a painful topic for Link even though he said it was ok. She chided herself for her mistake but at the same time she felt happy to learn more about him. She felt him to be a bit of a mystery. They had sparred every night since they started travelling together and Lyn was truly impressed by his skills in combat. Though he did not know her fighting style, he was quick to point out any flaws that she made while fighting and helped her correct them. So far he had won every match, but Lyn grew stronger with every duel and Link told her so. However, she had not seen any of the special techniques that he had mentioned and was very curious to know what they were. Though she knew he was a better fighter, she did not relish the fact that he was going easy on her, but she knew it was necessary for her to improve. But so far he had yet to use his shield or anything else other than his sword.
Link broke the silence. "So, we'll reach Bulgar tomorrow, right?"
Lyn nodded. "Yes. We should arrive tomorrow afternoon and then we'll make are way to Etruria from there."
"Have you ever been there before?"
"No. The only place I have been other than Sacae is Ilia. Ilia is to the north and is known for it's cold climate."
"It stays cold up there all year?"
Lyn shook her head. "No, it just has a longer winter than anywhere else. Sacae has a very short winter while Ilia has a short summer."
"Hmm. I see." Link replied. "We should be sure to get a map then."
"Yes, we should."
"Do you have any friends in Ilia?"
"Yes, I have a very dear friend who lives there. Her name is Florina. It's been a while since I last saw her, though."
"I'm sure she's fine." Link said. "Who knows, maybe we'll run into her on our journey."
"Perhaps." Lyn replied. "But it is unlikely."
The two of them continued walking for the rest of the day chatting lightly as they went. They set up camp later on in the middle of the plains. Lyn said that they wouldn't have to worry about the weather overnight because she could see no signs that told otherwise. Link rolled out his bedroll and then set to work starting a fire. Lyn was always amazed at how fast Link could start a fire; he almost seemed to do it by magic. After the fire was burning healthily, Link stood up and drew his sword.
"Are you ready, Lyn?" he asked turning to her.
She nodded and drew her own blade.
"Of course." She smiled.
They stood in silence for a few seconds before they lunged towards each other at the exact same time. The loud clang of metal on metal resonated through the night as their blades crossed. Lyn broke away from the stand-off leaping backwards before lunging forward again with a horizontal slash. Link blocked the attack and countered with his own downward slash which Lyn side-jumped away from before attacking immediately afterwards with a jump slash. Link quickly spun to the side and raised his sword to block Lyn's strike. With their swords still touching, Lyn twisted in mid-air and aimed a kick for Link's head before she even touched the ground. Link whipped one hand from his sword and caught her foot before her kick connected, but Lyn displayed her skill and speed once more by pressing her sword harder on Link's causing it to slide off and throwing her into a fast spin which she used to throw a kick with her other foot. Her heel connected with Link's chin causing him to release Lyn's foot and stumble backwards. Lyn spun twice before she hit the ground in a low crouch and then sprung forward to continue her attack. Link, however, side-stepped just enough so that her thrust glanced off his sword caused her to lose her balance and stumble past him. Link immediately grabbed her wrist as she past and twisted it behind her back into a submission hold with his sword held to her neck.
"Ugh!" Lyn grunted as her sword fell from her pinned arm and her other hand reflexively grasped Link's own wrist that held his sword across her throat.
"I yield." She sighed in defeat.
Link released her and sheathed his sword. Lyn rubbed her wrist lightly, her head bowed.
"Ow." Link muttered as he rubbed his chin while retrieving Lyn's sword. "That hurt, Lyn. You're getting better every time."
He walked up to her and held out her sword.
"Thank-you, Link, but I should have been more prepared for that hold." She sighed again before taking her sword from him. "I still have a long way to go."
Link put a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry. You come closer with every day that passes. But mistakes are made from the best of them. Instead of scolding yourself for them, learn from them and become even stronger."
Lyn nodded and sheathed her sword. "Thank-you. I will." She turned her head towards him and smiled.
Link returned a grin before walking back to the fire and sitting on his bedroll. He stoked the fire a bit before stretching himself out flat on his bedroll and stared into the sky. After a few minutes, he took out his ocarina and began to play. Lyn sat on her own bedroll, her arms wrapped around her legs, and listened to the soft melody that drifted around them. It was not long before she too laid out on her bedroll and let the soothing song lull her to sleep.
"Over here, Link!" Lyn exclaimed as she waved to her friend from the city square.
Link walked up to where she was standing. He had fallen behind as he slowed to take in his surroundings. For safe measure he had tucked his ears under his floppy hat so as not to attract too much attention.
"This is Bulgar, the biggest city in all of Sacae." Lyn smiled as Link looked around them again. "Here we can purchase the supplies we'll need for our journey."
"Great!" Link replied. "Let's get started."
Their first order of business was to find a shop where they could by some food. They bought a pair of canteens for water, some bread, cheese, and some dried fruit.
"Ok, altogether that will be fifty-eight gold, please." The man at the shop said as he passed Lyn a package of dried meat.
"Thank-you." Lyn replied as she counted out the money.
They then proceeded to another shop where Lyn bought a few vulneraries.
"Now we just need a map." Lyn said as they left the shop.
"Where do you think we can find one?" Link asked as he looked around.
"Umm…over there, I believe." Lyn pointed to another shop across the square.
"Let's find out."
The pair walked towards the shop and were startled by an unfamiliar voice just before they entered.
"Oh, my heart! What a dazzling vision of loveliness!"
"Hm?" Lyn turned to see a young man in green armour sprinting towards her leading a horse. A dark headband kept his light brown hair out of his eyes.
"Wait, O beauteous one!'' He stopped in front of her, a large smile spread across his face. "Please, O fair maiden, would you not favour me with your name? Or better yet, your company?"
Lyn gave the man a funny look as she stared at him. Behind her, Link suppressed a chuckle.
"Where are you from, sir knight, that you speak so freely to a stranger?" She said evenly.
The knight before her beamed. "Ha! I thought you'd never ask! I am from Lycia." He flourished. "I hail from the Caelin canton, home to men of passion and fire!"
"Really? Shouldn't that be "home to callow oafs with loose tongues"?" Lyn said icily.
Link was unable to contain his amusement and low snort escaped him. The knight however was unfazed.
"Ooooh… you're even lovely when you're cruel."
Lyn turned away, disgusted. "Let's go, Link. I've nothing more to say."
"Wait! Please!" the green knight begged when another manwith red armour and orange hair walked up behind him and smacked in the back of his head.
"Sain! Hold your tongue!" he yelled.
Sain turned to him and grinned. "Ah, Kent! My boon companion!" he said cheerfully not even acknowledging the blow to his head. "Why so severe an expression?"
The red knight crossed his arms and glared at him. "If your manner were more serious, I wouldn't have to be so severe! We still have a mission to complete, Sain!"
"I know that. But how could I remain silent in the presence of such beauty?" he said dramatically. "It would have been discourteous!"
"WHAT DO YOU KNOW OF COURTESY?" Kent bellowed.
In the shop Lyn and Link had found a good map.
"This one looks good, Link." Lyn said as she examined it.
Link however was still laughing under his breath at the meeting with the green knight.
"He was a bold one, wasn't he?" Link chuckled
"He was a fool." Lyn sniffed as she paid for the map.
"I can't really blame him though," Link thought. "A blind man could tell that you are beautiful."
"There. We're all set Link."
"Great! Then let's be on our way."
"Oh, no." Lyn groaned as she looked outside. "He is still there."
"It looks like he has a friend with him." Link eyed the red armoured man beside the green one.
"I don't care." Lyn stated. "Let's go."
She stepped outside to where the two men seemed to be having an argument.
"Excuse me! You're blocking the road." Lyn spoke with irritation. "If you would be so kind as to move your horses…"
The red knight turned to her. "Of course. My apologies…" he said politely and moved the two animals aside.
"Thank-you. You at least, seem honourable enough." Lyn said more calmly.
The red knight looked at her for a moment as if trying to recall someone. "Hm? Pardon me, but…I feel that we've met before. If I may, what is your name?"
Lyn blinked. "I beg your pardon?"
The green knight shouted in protest. "Hey! No fair, Kent! I saw her first!"
Lyn shook her head and clicked her tongue in renewed disgust. "It seems there are no decent men among Lycia's knights!"
She turned to Link. "Let's go, Link! I've run out of patience!"
She stormed off across the square and towards the city gate. Link shrugged and followed her, still chuckling.
"Wait!" the red knight called. "Please! It's not like that!"
But Lyn was already gone. Kent shook his head then turned to his companion.
"Sain, you lout!"
"Huh? Not like that?" Sain was confused. "I thought you were…"
"I am NOT you!" Kent roared before mounting his horse. "Come, we must follow her. I suspect she might be…"
"Be what? She's our mission?" Sain jumped on his own horse. "You're joking! Hey, wait!" Sain hurried to catch his friend.
Meanwhile Lyn and Link were already well outside the city. Lyn was still fuming and hadn't said a word and Link wasn't stupid enough say anything. Link had untucked his ears from his hat and was rubbing one of them when he sensed something watching them. He stopped and looked around slowly. Ahead of him Lyn had also stopped. She suddenly spun around and called to Link
"Run! We're being pursued!"
Link nodded and they both started running.
"Do you think it's those two knights?" Link shouted as they ran.
"No…It's not them. There are more of them and these men are out for blood!"
They came to a bridge that stretched across a river and saw a large man standing in the middle.
"Who are you!" Lyn called as she stopped at the bridge.
The man smirked. "Heh heh hehhh…Well aren't you the pretty one! Your name is Lyndis is it not?"
Lyn took a step back startled. "What did you call me?" she asked, her eyes wide. "Who are you?"
The man shook his head. "Pity…such a waste. An absolute waste. The things I'll do for gold."
"Ah well." He said casually. Time to die, darlin'!" He raised his axe over his shoulder and yelled. "Let's go boys!"
Twelve men suddenly rose from their hiding places. Two rose from the banks of the river, four more from the tall grass and six emerged from the woods to the side. Lyn looked around her with fear.
"There are too many of them Link! We can't fight them all."
Link didn't answer but drew his sword and shield from his back.
"You're right," Lyn nodded and drew her own sword. "I'll not give up!"
A voice rang out behind them before the battle started.
"Hey! There she is!"
The assassin leader looked up. "Huh?"
Lyn turned as well. "What?"
Coming up at a fast gallop were the two knights from Bulgar. They reined their steeds to a stop next to Lyn.
"Whew…Finally caught up…" the green knight said heavily before turning to the assassin. "Hold! You there! What is your business?"
He looked at the men around them. "Such numbers against a girl? Cowards! Every one of you!"
"You!" Lyn glared at him. "You're from.."
"We can discuss that later." The red knight interrupted. "It appears these ruffians mean to do you harm."
He drew his sword. "If it's a fight they want, let them look to me!"
The green knight brandished a lance. "Stand back! I'll take care of this!"
Lyn turned back to the assassin. "No! This is our fight! Stay out of the way!"
"Well, I can't just stand back and do nothing…" the green knight protested.
"Neither can I." The red knight agreed.
Link sighed as he stepped forward. "Lyn, you said yourself that there are to many of them. You may have gotten off on the wrong foot with these knights, but that doesn't mean you should refuse their help."
Lyn stared at him before sighing in defeat. "You're right, Link." She turned to the knights. "I am sorry. We could use your help if you wish."
"We will gladly assist you, milady." The red knight replied. "I am Kent, a knight of Lycia. My companion is Sain."
"Yeah! Let's go!" Sain yelled as he readied his lance.
"Here Sain. Put that away and use this." Kent handed him a sword. "I knew you'd forget to bring one."
"Ah, Kent." Sain grinned as he accepted the sword. "You know me to well."
Kent shook his head in exasperation. "You are almost more trouble than you are worth. Almost."
Lyn dropped into a fighting stance. "All right, Link and I will lead. Let's go!"
She charged forward to the nearest bandit followed closely by Link and the two knights. The two assassins that had emerged from the riverbank ran to meet them. Link broke away and headed toward the assassins that had hid in the trees while Kent and Sain blocked the four bandits to the left of Lyn that risen from the grass.
Kent charged forward on his horse to the bandit closest to him and swung his sword to meet his axe. He pulled his horse to the side and used the momentum from the horse's turn to attack again while the man was still recovering and cleaved off his head. He then made his horse rear up to avoid the axe strike of a second assassin. The two knights' horses were well trained for battle and responded immediately to all their commands. Sain's charge imitated Kent's but his target was able to jump aside. Sain pulled his horse around to meet his opponents attack and blocked the axe with his blade. Sain swiftly swung the sword again to knock the axe aside and then thrust his sword through the man's neck killing him instantly.
"Take that, coward!" Sain yelled and was unprepared to feel the tip of an axe bite into his side. His armour protected him from a serious injury but blood still spurted from the wound. He cried in pain and then turned to face his assailant. The assassin held a triumphant smirk on his face as he jumped back to avoid Sain's counter-strike but was quickly surprised to find the end of Sain's lance protruding from his chest as it flew from his hand. Sain rode over and retrieved his lance before looking for Kent who had also finished off his remaining opponent.
"Come!" he waved to Sain. "We must assist the others."
"Like we're not already." Sain muttered as he followed his friend.
Meanwhile Lyn was pressured by her own two problems as they attacked her at once. Lyn's training with Link was already paying off as she dodged both attacks nimbly. She then countered with a quick strike to one of the assassin's legs. The man grunted in pain and dropped to one knee but was covered by his comrade who prevented Lyn from striking him down. Lyn danced away from another attack and lunged forward again. Her attack was blocked so she struck again and this time her sword bit flesh. Her opponent yelled in fury and pain and swung his axe at her for an overhead cleave. Lyn rolled to the side and sprung into the air drawing her sword up his side as she did. The man fell with mortal wounds and Lyn directed her attention to the man she had already wounded. The man was up again and Lyn was just able to duck at the last minute to avoid his attack before spinning around and stabbing her sword through his gut. Blood poured from his stomach and mouth as he dropped to the ground.
Panting, Lyn rose up and turned to find the assassin leader, Zugu, who was now standing on the other side of the bridge and waiting for her to come. She looked around to find Sain and Kent approaching her atop their horses at a walking pace.
"It seems our assistance was not required here. Are you alright milady?" Kent asked.
"I am fine." She eyed the wound on Sain's side.
"You…your name is Sain, right?" she called to him.
Sain's flashed a bright smile at her. "Yes! Sain, the gallant man of Caelin! That's me!"
"If you insist…" she sighed. "Why have you not healed yourself?"
"Huh?" Sain blinked. He looked down at his side. "Hey, I've been injured?"
He looked aghast. "What a cad I am! To wrinkle that perfect brow of yours with worry for me."
"Ugh…" Lyn turned away. "I was thinking of giving you a vulnerary, but it seems your mouth still works fine so never mind."
"No, wait!" Sain jumped off his horse. "I'll take it! Please, I'll take it!"
Lyn tossed a vial over her shoulder as she continued walking. Sain caught it and applied the potion to his wound.
"Where's Link?" Lyn looked for her friend. She had not seen him all the battle.
Link charged the six men that had emerged from the woods. They all snickered at him and then backed into the trees again. Link grinned as they did so, he was hoping they would hide in the woods again. He grew up in a forest so he knew how to survive in one and it would also hide the battle from Lyn and the two knights. He did not want to reveal too much about himself, especially his capabilities in battle, at least not yet.
One of the men jumped from a tree to tackle him from above, but Link was already aware of his presence and slew him before he hit the ground. He then pulled out his hookshot and fired it into the branches of another tree to impale another hiding assassin. The four remaining assassins dropped from their hiding places and charged for an all-out attack. Link blocked the first man's axe with his shield and stabbed him through with his sword. He pushed his body aside and swung his sword to hack off the head of another axe and then swung his sword back to slice open the assassin's chest. He blocked another attack from one of the last men and pushed him aside before stepping forward and pivoting quickly on one foot to thrust his sword behind him to stab the other man. With three of the four assassins down Link turned to the last who had recovered from being knocked aside. Link leaped forward, sword drawn behind him, and used both hands to deliver a powerful jump-slash. The Master Sword cleaved through the bandit's attempt to block and sliced through his body.
Link rose from his crouched landing and sheathed his sword. He let out a breath of satisfaction before turning and exiting the woods. He walked up just in time to tuck-in his ears again and respond to Lyn's question about his presence.
"I'm right here Lyn." Link walked up to her casually, his weapons back on his back. "It's good to see you are well, but it looks like we still have a problem to deal with." He gestured towards the lone assassin leader.
"Weren't there more of them?" Lyn asked.
Link shook his head. "No, we already dealt with all the others."
"Alright, I will deal with this man."
"Are you sure?" Kent asked her.
"Yes, there is something I must know."
She crossed the bridge and approached Zugu, sword in hand.
"Accursed knights, always tampering in others' affairs." She heard the man mutter. "Damn! There was only supposed to be a lone girl."
"You." Lyn approached him. "How do you know my name? Who sent you?"
Zugu laughed. "That is something I can not tell you. But you shouldn't worry about such things cause you'll be dead in a few minutes!"
He charged towards Lyn for a powerful swing of his axe. Lyn parried the attack and planted a high kick into his face.
"Answer me!" Lyn yelled.
Zugu merely spit blood and swung his axe again. Lyn side-stepped the blow and slashed his arm open.
"I said answer me!" she yelled again.
Zugu howled in pain and swung his axe clumsily again. Realising she would not get anything from him she ended his life by separating his head from his shoulders.
Lyn shook her head and waited while Link, Kent and Sain crossed the bridge to meet her.
"Great work, Lyn!" Link said as he approached. "That's the last of them."
"Thank-you Link! I couldn't have done it without your help. Your training is really helping me."
Lyn turned two the two other men standing next to their mounts. "And now for these knights of Lycia. You were going to share your story with me?"
"Yes." Kent nodded. "We have ventured from Caelin, in Lycia, in search of someone."
Lyn thought for a moment. "Lycia…that's the country beyond the mountains in the south-west, isn't it?"
"Correct." The red knight replied. "We've come as messengers to the lady Madelyn, who eloped with a nomad some 19 years ago."
Lyn's eyes widened in surprise. "Madelyn?"
Kent nodded again. "Our lord the marquess of Caelin's only daughter. He was heartbroken his own daughter would abandon him so. Eventually he simply declared that he had no daughter."
Sain spoke up. "And then this year, we received a letter from Lay Madelyn. It said that she, her husband, and their daughter were living happily on the Sacae plains." He laughed as he continued. "The marquess was ecstatic to learn he had a granddaughter of 18 years. I remember the smile on his face when he announced that he'd suddenly become a grandfather." He stared at Lyn. "The granddaughter's name is Lyndis. This was also the name of the marquess's wife, whom passed away at an early age."
Lyn lowered her head. "Lyndis?"
Sain continued. "The fact that she should bear this name thawed the marquess's heart. Now his only wish is to meet his daughter's family at least once. This," he said proudly. "is why we are here." His tone lowered to a more grave one. "We didn't know that Lady Madelyn died a few days after sending her letter…we only learned this shortly after we arrived here in Bulgar."
"The fall of the Lorca Tribe was apparently known throughout Sacae." Kent carried on. "But we also learned all was not lost. Her daughter yet lives. We heard that she was living alone on the plains…" he looked at Lyn. "I knew it immediately. You are the lady Lyndis."
Link's head jerked up at this. He stared at Lyn intensely. Lyn only continued to look at the ground. After a moment she raised her head and stared at Kent.
"Why would you think that?"
Kent answered calmly. "Your resemblance to your departed mother is remarkable."
Lyn's face rose. "What? Did you know my mother?"
Kent shook his head. "I'm sorry to say I never met her directly, but I saw her portraits in Castle Caelin."
Lyn sighed deeply and turned her head to the side. "To the rest of my tribe, I was always Lyn. But when I was with my parents…when it was just the three of us, I was Lyndis."
"It's all so strange." She closed her eyes. "I was all alone in the world and now I suddenly have a grandfather."
She sighed again. "Lyndis…I never thought I would hear that name again."
Suddenly her eyes flared open. "Wait! That man! He called me Lyndis, too!"
Everyone was startled.
"What?" Kent was greatly alarmed. "How could he have…"
Sain knew. "He was a henchmen of Lord Lundgren, wasn't he?"
Lyn was confused. "Lundren? Who's that?"
"He's the marquess's younger brother." Kent replied. "Everyone assumed the lady Madelyn was gone forever. This made Lord Lundgren heir to the marquess's title."
"To be blunt, milady." Sain said. "Your existence is an obstacle to your granduncle's ambitions."
Lyn was astonished. "But I have no interest in inheriting any title!"
"Unfortunately your granduncle is not the sort of man to believe that." Sain replied. "The attempts on your life will persist."
"What should I do?" Lyn asked with determination.
"Accompany us to Caelin." Kent replied immediately. Continuing on this way is dangerous."
Lyn nodded. "I feel I have little choice. I will go with you."
"Excellent, then let's go back to Bulgar for now and rest for the journey ahead." Kent mounted his horse and offered Lyn his hand. "You must be tired. Permit me?"
Lyn took his hand and he hoisted her onto the saddle behind him. No one heard Sain curse and mutter something under his breath accept Link, with his keen Hylian hearing. He gave Sain a questionable look. Sain blushed slightly and shrugged. He offered Link a lift who took it after giving him another look. Together the four of them rode back to Bulgar where Kent found rooms for them at an inn. Later that night, Link saw Lyn walk outside after dinner. He followed her to where she was standing at a fountain and staring at her reflection in the pool as she held her arms. She heard Link walk up to her and she knew who it was.
"Are you all right, Lyn?" he asked.
"Oh Link." She said quietly. "It's just a lot to take in at once. I never would have imagined this would happen."
"I know how you feel, Lyn." Link consoled her thinking back to when he found out he was chosen as the Hero of Time and that he was the only one who could save Hyrule, and then later on found out that he was a Hylian and not a Kokiri. "It's hard to believe, I know, but you'll accept it."
Lyn nodded slowly and then turned to face him. "Link…I'm sorry. This changes everything." She handed him the map of Elibe. "Here. You should carry on to Etruria."
Link stared at her. "Are you sure that you wan me to leave?"
Lyn blinked. "No, your companionship would do much to ease my journey, but…it's going to be so dangerous, and you need to find a way home."
Link grinned. "Lyn, I am no stranger to danger and I could never go home knowing that you are in it."
Lyn trembled slightly. "You'll come? Are you sure?"
"Of course! Besides according to the map…Caelin is in the general direction of Etruria."
"Thank you!" Lyn leaped forward to embrace him with moisture in her eyes. "Let me ask once again for your friendship and your aid."
"Lyn…" Link held her gently by the shoulders. "You do not need to ask."
He smiled at her before turning and walking back to the inn to leave Lyn alone with her thoughts. She needed time to think. Flopped down on his bed after taking off his gear and stared at the ceiling.
"Jeese, Link." He muttered to himself before rolling over and falling asleep. "Why does every other girl you meet have to be a princess?"
A/N: HooHah! Chapter three done! Sorry it took so long but it was a big chapter and I've been busy around home. I know I'm taking lines from the game but, hopefully you can tell, this is by no means going to be a precise novelization of the game. That would just be boring and redundant. So please keep reading and PLEASE review! I haven't gotten any input on who you think Link should be paired with or if he should at all. I'm still not to sure at this point.I'd really like to know what you think!