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Hello once again audience! The third chapter is here! Enjoy~!

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I hesitantly step onto the teleporter.

Everything around me goes black before the sun shines again.

I look around. I am on a pirate ship and the waters look cartoon-ish.

3…

I form a ball of magic in my hands before letting it burst into sparkles.

2…

Ike appears, a faint light surrounding him. He swings his sword downwards as he lands.

1… GO!

Ike charges towards me.

I panic and use Din's Fire.

The ball of fire explodes in front of Ike, knocking him backwards a bit.

Ike quickly recovers and rushes towards me at an amazing speed, swinging his sword at me when he's right in front of me.

I yelp and fall into the water. I quickly teleport back onto the ship, but I quickly realize my mistake when I teleport right in front of Ike.

Ike is waiting for me, his sword above his head. He lets out a battle cry and thrusts his sword into the ground as hard as he can. Flames erupted from the sword.

I feel the flames lick my skin and I'm thrown backwards. I'm very shocked. I feel the water engulf me. I choke, holding my neck.

GAME!

I find myself on the floor in front of the teleporter. I still feel the intense burns on my skin even though I'm soaking wet.

"Zelda!" I hear Ike shout. He rushes towards me, his eyes twinkling with worry. "A-Are you alright?"

I slowly shake my head, feeling more pain erupt from my body.

Ike picks me up bridal style and starts running somewhere.

I feel some heat rise to my cheeks.

Ike bursts into a room. "Doctor! Doctor! Zelda is hurt badly!" Ike shouts worriedly.

"Set her down on the bed," instructs a man who looks like a doctor version of Mario.

Ike sets me down on a bed.

I close my eyes and try to relax. Suddenly, I feel a sharp pain in my arms. Everything goes dark and my mind goes blank.

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I regain consciousness. I slowly open my eyes. My vision is blurred, so I blink a few times to regain my sight. My body is still asleep, so I look around without moving my head.

The window signals that it's night. The room is dark, except for one lamp near me.

I hear some breathing next to me. I look to see Ike.

Ike is sitting in a chair next to my bed, his head on my bed. He's sleeping.

You know, his face is so peaceful. It's kinda cute…

Wait, what? I don't like Ike that way! I love Link! …right?

What? Why am I thinking like this? Maybe I'm just so tired, I'm thinking like this. Yeah.

No, you like Ike now~!

Wait, what?! No I don't!

Yeah, right.

"Zelda…" Ike mumbles softly in his sleep.

Aw, he said your name!

So?! Why did he say me name in his sleep anyway?

Because he's dreaming about you, stupid.

Hey! Who are you, anyway? My dark side?

No, Dark Zelda is locked away in the Dark Mansion.

Why are you telling me that I like Ike? I love Link!

Ike stirs.

Oh, he's waking up! Good luck!

Ike opens his eyes and lifts his head. He notices that I'm awake. "Oh, Zelda, you're awake! Are you alright? Do you feel any more pain?" he asks.

I slowly move my arms and legs around a little. "Nope, no more pain," I say.

Ike sighs in relief. "That's good," he says, smiling.

My heart skips a beat. "So, did Link visit?" I ask.

"Yeah, he came a bit after you were knocked out. He left at about 10 to go to bed," Ike explains.

"What about you?" I ask.

"I didn't leave ever since I dropped you off," he says.

"Why'd you stay?" I ask.

His eyes flicker with hurt. "…You don't want me to stay?" he asks, a hint of hurt in his voice.

I panic. "No, that's not what I meant! I meant you didn't have to stay for me!" I exclaim.

The hurt disappears from his dark blue eyes. "I was worried! I care about you, Zelda!" he exclaims.

I feel a lot of heat rise to my cheeks. "T-Thanks, Ike! You're so sweet!" I exclaim, smiling gently. Suddenly, my body gains a mind of its own and I kiss his cheek.

His cheeks turn red, but he smiles.

"You should go to sleep. I don't want you to be sleepy in the morning!" I say.

"No, it's alright! I'll just drink some coffee. I want to keep you company!" he says.

I smile. "I'm glad," I say.

We talk for the rest of the night.

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Finally! Some progress!

So, do you think Zelda will stay with Link or go for Ike? Find out on the next chapter!

Until next time!

-LLB