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Princess and the Royal Guard

Swimming Fishes

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"Wake up sleepy one," the young feminine voice prodded her subconscious. She grumbled a bit not really enjoying the interruption to such a pleasant sleep. Her eyes popped open just then and spun around to face Sana perched on the edge of her bed. I got a good night's sleep? She mused only half awake. This normally never happened but tonight she had felt safe and warm and had no dreams or nightmares to consume her in the night. She was surprised at that, she hadn't been nightmare free in so long. "Feeling up for some swimming?" Sana asked.

"I-I uh," Zelda fumbled as eloquently as a newborn. She floundered a bit as Sana grabbed her arm and urged her out of bed.

"Come on, it will be fun!" Sana urged.

"B-but I can't.." Zelda tried again as Sana tugged her toward the edge of the room. Zelda tried to resist but she was no match for Sana's strength, seriously the female zora could probably lift her over the shoulder and run with her. Zelda dug in her heels, with little effect, as they finally reached the edge. She was afraid to go into the water, and thankfully Sana didn't just throw her in and instead waited.

"What's the matter?" Sana asked worriedly.

"I'm not good at swimming," Zelda replied, she winced at how whiny her voice sounded to her own ears.

"It's okay, I'll bring you to the surface and take you to our starter lake," Sana replied. "I just thought you might like to get better at it. That way you will be able to swim on your own one day. Besides I would never allow you to drown, princess." Zelda breathed a sigh of relief as sana released her arm and jumped into the hole. She resurfaced and faced her back to Zelda in invitation.

"Okay," Zelda replied. "I can do this." She frowned, her little pep talk doing little to boost her courage as she slowly climbed down into the slightly cooler water and grabbing Sana's shoulders before sliding slowly down into the water to join Sana there. Thankfully the hole was quite large and the water it self was unable to enter the sloped floor that led to it. It was almost like it's own underwater cave where the air was trapped.

"Hang on tight," Sana said. "And take a deep breath in okay?"

"O-okay," Zelda replied holding on and taking a deep breath of air. Sana didn't wait long but dove down and began to swim them up to the surface. Zelda released the air she had been holding once they broke the surface of the water. She followed Sana's instructions until they finally reached a waterfall where the zora began to climb the wall of water. Zelda was impressed by the strength and stamina of the royal guard well before they reached the lake at the top. Sana easily stood up and helped Zelda to her feet as well. Then she was tugging the princess into the lake which was surprisingly easy to stand in. She felt herself blush as Sana led her to a portion that was waist deep.

"Okay now, hold my hands and sink into the water," Sana instructed. Zelda nodded and grabbed said hands before allowing herself to lower into the water. She listened carefully to every instruction allowing herself to be pulled around the water while her feet dangled behind her. She even began to kick them as instructed, until the zora female moved to hold up her body as she began to move her arms below her. She was doing everything the Sana told her from kicking to moving her hands but she didn't see how this would help her swim. She tired very quickly however and they had to stop often for her to rest.

"This is.. harder than I expected," Zelda replied.

"Giving up?" Sana asked, with a teasing glint in her eye. Zelda pursed her lips and lightly punched at her.

"I never give up," Zelda replied, with all the strength she could summon. She couldn't fool herself however, there was no way she could keep this up all day. She just didn't have the stamina the zora seemed to have for this kind of thing. Even Link had showed the stamina and courage he had when it came to his swimming. She remembered tracking his progress and knew he had climbed many of the waterfalls around the domain, in search of items and such to aid in his quest. She let out a breath and stood determinedly to begin heading out to the water again. She paused when she heard a light giggle behind her.

"How about we take a true break and head to the fishing grounds," Sana suggested. "We can pick up here tomorrow or later tonight, no sense in wiping yourself out today. Surely you want to be able to move tomorrow?" Zelda paused as she considered that. Maybe she did want to be able to use her limbs tomorrow, it was sound advice after all. She nodded, suddenly deciding what she wished to do.

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Sana couldn't help but grin as she dragged Zelda through the waters and down the river a ways to dive off a waterfall. Zelda screamed a bit as they fell through the air and into the water below scattering the many fish that were there. She felt the ripples of a laugh as she moved to river's edge to deposit the princess. Three zora females came up beside her, their agitated looks made her grin even broader.

"What were you thinking?" one of them screeched.

"Yeah, we were just about to dash in for the grab and you just leapt into the middle scattering the school," the second replied, slapping water at her. Sana laughed as they all began to assualt her with water.

"I'm sorry girls," Sana apologized. "I was just giving Princess Zelda here an aerial view." She tossed a wink at Zelda, the hylian blushed and looked away.

"I-I could have done without.. t-that aerial view," Zelda replied. Sana sighed and watched as Zelda continued to stare away from her. The girls ceased their assault and gave a look from one to the other. Sana noticed one of them grinning at her, she looked to see the other two also grinning. She frowned wondering what they were up to.

"Hey have you asked if Zelda wants to see the Moonlit Lake with you?" the third zora female asked. Sana gulped, of course she hadn't, she knew that Zelda was no where near ready for that.

"Moonlit Lake?" Zelda asked with interest. "What is that?"

"It's a special Lake where the moon shines off it's mirror like surface.." the first began but Sana slapped a hand over her face before she could say more.

"Oh," Zelda said looking away again. Sana worried she had figured out or even goddesses forbid that she knew it's meaning to the zora. "It sounds beautiful, could I see it? it's not sacred is it?"

"Of course you can see it," Sana said, interrupting the little minxes and chasing them off. "I'll take you if you like, unfortunately not tomorrow night. Tonight we will rest as well, it would be better to see in a couple days time." She hated lying but she didn't want to scare the princess off with her feelings, before the woman was ready to accept them. Zelda looked confused but agreed anyway. Then watched as the three zora females rounded up the fish and struck, just as the fish became confused by their swift movements in the water. Zelda laughed and giggled, as they cheered on the three fisher-women. Sana was happy just watched the way the princess' face lit up after each successful catch. Zelda suddenly freaked out and yanked her foot out of the water. Sana laughed then as she realized the poor hylian woman had just experienced toe-nibbling fish. Water was splashed at her for her obvious mirth, she then returned splash for splash until they were both laughing and holding their sides.

Sana offered a grin once the laughs had finally died away to giggles and finally silent smiles. She was so glad the princess was having such a grand time here. She disliked seeing that ever present frown that had creased her face, each time she had visited the domain. Unfortunately, their fun had to come to a close and they were forced to head back. She swam up the waterfalls on their way back to the domain as Zelda clung to her.

"Something's wrong," Zelda suddenly mentioned. Sana paused to take a look around noting the various spots of blood in the water. Something had happened that was for sure, it was already dark by the time they made it back but the atmosphere was tense. She swam them up to the main landing pulling her way up at the top of the waterfall. She moved forward so Zelda could release her as Bass approached them.

"Where were you Sana?" he asked, his voice was severe. Sana winced a bit as she spotted the gash in his shoulder.

"I was.." Sana tried, the three zora women suddenly surrounded her and the princess putting themselves between his ire and Sana.

"she was with us protecting us as we were fishing," the first defended.

"Yeah, what happened while we were away anyway? Was anyone hurt?" the third asked.

"Is there anything we can do now that we are back?" the second offered immediately. Sana tried to hide her grin as Bass floundered under the attention of the female zora.

"I-I.. well," he let out a breath and shook his head. "Yeah I suppose you could.. Some of the guards are injured a few didn't survive the attack." He explained before pointing them in the direction of those who needed tending. "I'm sorry Sana. I thought maybe you were neglecting your duty. Link was injured in the fight as well as the prince. I just.. nevermind."

"Link was hurt?" Princess Zelda asked. "How badly?"

"Not bad, he should be recovered by morning, maybe," Bass said. "The prince is the only who looked him over and immediately swept him off somewhere." Sana saw Zelda wince at this information, a look of betrayal and hurt crossed her face briefly. She placed her hand on the other woman's shoulder as Bass headed away, after her tentative thanks.

"Maybe we could go tomorrow night, if you want that is," Sana murmured. Zelda peered up at her and nodded. Sana knew it was a stretch but she wanted to at least make the other woman feel better for the most part. She couldn't stand the tormented look on the princess' face at this moment. "Let's go get some rest." Zelda nodded woodenly as she was led toward the water, Sana jumped in first and waited for Zelda. Soon they were in the room and changed in time for some sleep. Sana watched briefly as Zelda drifted off, she just couldn't get comfortable quite yet. She rose from her bed, grabbed her paints and began her work.

Venting out all her frustration into a beautiful work of art until even, she couldn't keep her own eyes open. Groans caught her attention, Sana was immediately at Zelda's side offering her whispers of encouragement and stroking the hair from her sweaty face. The pained look on Zelda's face smoothed out, after a while and soon the princess was resting peacefully once more. Sana smiled and kissed her cheek, noting the slight pink that invaded shortly after. Maybe this would all work out somehow, at least Sana hoped it would.

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*intercepts* Well another chappie finished.. not exactly happy with this one not gunna lie. But eh oh well some hot stuff to come I promise. In fact, Sana has yet to reveal her most secret of secrets, some of you already know but next chappie will blow them wide open!