Story 3- A Visit from Erune, Part 1

Link (who has his one original self) sat on a bench with Princess Zelda. The bench was located in a gorgeous garden resort, just east of Hyrule Field. They were sitting and talking about old times.

"Remember the time we found the ant hill?" Link asked, his eyes big and boy-ish.

Zelda nodded excitedly. "Mmhm. I thought it was so cool. I was like 'Link, Link! Look at this!'"

"Yeah and I tried to put it in a paper bag for you," the boy remembered, chuckling. "I got ants all over me!" After the two shared a hearty laugh, they continued with the stories.

"Remember the time you taught me how to swim?" Zelda asked.

Link smiled fondly. "Yeah. That was hilarious. We were so small back then. And yet I still could barely hold you up."

The princess grinned. "Yes, we sure had some good times," she agreed. "And we still continue to have them today. One day we'll look back and remember this day."

"Yes," Link agreed, nodding. "I hope we will always be together." He suddenly found himself taking her hand in his and resting it in his lap. Zelda looked up and their eyes met. Suddenly they found themselves moving closer to each other...

"Hi, Link!" came a voice. Link and Zelda quickly drew away from each other to see Erune standing there. She had a big smile on her pale face.

"Uh oh!" Link thought. He quickly ducked behind Zelda, but that didn't fool Erune.

"Oh, come on, silly! I see you!" she teased. Zelda felt herself tense up. Link slowly and nervously came out of 'hiding'.

"Oh, heh, heh," he began nervously. "Erune."

"Yup," the little girl said with a giant grin. "Let's go play ball!" With that, she suddenly grabbed Link by the hand and jolted him off the bench. Then she dragged him away, against his own free will.

"Link!" Zelda cried. She stood up, burning with anger. "I'll get you for this, Erune!"