A/N: And what do you guys know? The big bad boss LxZ is writing now! (I still can't believe Zora left me THIS part; I thought I could skip off easy) WHY!!!!!! I hate really interesting parts because I just spoil them. Well anyways here is the next chapter after Serene-moon-princess, perfect soldier 01, and ZoraAngel.
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Ch. 3 At the Castle
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The guards in front of the castle gave a knowing glanced at me, and straightened their posture before opening the big iron gates allowing me in. My head fumbled around with all sorts of different thoughts as I nervously entered the gigantic palace. Large red carpets rested on the marble floor, giant golden symbols of the triforce were carved deeply among the walls. Chandeliers drooped from the ceilings illuminating the castle.
A young servant bowed before me, "Sir Link, the princess longs for your presence, please do follow me" she then flipped around and trotted ahead, leading me through winding corridors, up huge flights of grand staircases, through narrow halls, until finally we stopped in front of a giant golden bedroom, with a statue of Nayru in front of it. The servant gently knocked on the door before gently but loudly talking, "Dear princess, sir Link has arrived". She then turned to leave.
Moments later the golden doors shifted open revealing a slender figure wearing a long white dress with golden silk puncturing the symbol of the triforce. She carried a long white sword in her delicate hands. I stared in awe, I wasn't sure how long it was, speechless, stunned, I thought this would take forever until she spoke.
"Hello Link" She paused before saying something again, "I'm ready"
Zelda led me down the winding passages and through the mystifying maze again, but this time we entered the courtyard.
"Alright can you show me" I said as Zelda unsheathed her sword.
Back at Lon Lon Ranch:
Malon was depressed; she slouched on her bed of straw. Link had completely ignored her earlier that day and she was beginning to think that he was starting to love Zelda instead of her. Yes Zelda had every single detail that she didn't have. Slender fingers that could gracefully slip through each string of the harp, while hers were rough and dark from all the hard work in the ranch. Her voice, sweet, like a young bird chirping in the springtime. Her eyes ocean blue, a look could petrify any man, not from fear but from how beautiful she looked. Yes Zelda was the most stunning women ever to walk on Hyrule.
Suddenly there was a gentle knock on her wooden door. Talon.
"Malon honey, are you alright? You've been in there for a few hours; do you need a drink or anything?"
"No thanks, I'm just thinking" She replied
"Are you thinking of that young lad wearing green again?"
"Yes, now please I would like to be alone"
With no other words to say, Talon sauntered back down the stairs.
Back at the castle:
Zelda gracefully swung her sword to the left, then swiftly slashed back to the right, turning back again repeating the process as I stared in awe. How could this small figure that looked as delicate as those glass vases be so, so, powerful with that heavy sword? It was amazing. Zelda turned her head and faced me, sweating, panting, but still managed to leak a smile at me. "How was it Link?"
"Uh, oh! It was amazing! Really! Who taught you?"
"Um, well that is a secret" she mumbled. There was a moment of silence between both of us.
My thoughts flashed back as I suddenly remembered Malon,
'You used to feel something for Malon, but now you don't. You feel guilty, because you thought you would be with her. Now that Zelda has come into the picture, you are afraid of following through with your affections because you don't want to break Malon's heart...right?' Saria stated in my mind. 'Wait, no, Malon is the only one I want, I'm with her, and I wouldn't want to break her heart'. I heard Saria's voice yelling at me again,
'I need to straighten out your head Link! Just because she was your first love - no, don't look at me like that - doesn't mean Malon will be your one and only. People break up all the time, and that's because they're always searching for the one that they know they'll be with forever. For you, it could be Zelda, or maybe even the lady that sells Cukoos up the road. So if you're willing, go for it!"
My heart started to tie up again. Who should I be with? The more I spend time with someone the more another one's heart will break. I was deep in thought and didn't notice that Zelda was calling my name, "Link, Link, are you all right? You've been standing there for a long time, is everything all right?" Zelda gave me a worried look and a frown.
My mind flipped back into reality, "Yes, sorry, umm, yes, I'm fine I was just, well thinking"
'I need to straighten out your head Link! Just because she was your first love - no, don't look at me like that - doesn't mean Malon will be your one and only. People break up all the time, and that's because they're always searching for the one that they know they'll be with forever. For you, it could be Zelda, or maybe even the lady that sells Cukoos up the road. So if you're willing, go for it!" an echo called out in my mind,
'Just because'
'First love'
'One and only one'
'Zelda'
'Go for it'
'Straighten out your head Link'
'Straighten out your head Link'
'Straighten out your head Link'
'Straighten out your head Link'
'Straighten out your head Link'
The voice echoed through my mind like a bouncing tennis ball. Her image flashed throughout my brain.
"LINK!" A voice screamed, I didn't know whether it was Zelda's or Saria's.
My mind cleared, I knew I had to move on, either way Malon was going to get hurt, but I could not prevent it. I knew that Zelda was the person I love now. I finally knew. I finally admitted it.
Zelda stood shocked beside me, not knowing what to do, speechless.
This time I started, "Zelda, would you mind if we went for a walk?" I asked carefully, trying to catch her eye contact.
"Link, what's going on? What just happened?" Zelda asked, very concerned.
"Princess, I was, lost in thought, I'm very sorry that will not happen again, I promise" I dropped my eye contact, embarrassed.
"Alright, well let's go then"
Sweat dripped down all over my head, curling around my hair making its way down towards my neck. I was going to tell her that I loved her, not knowing what she would say or do. Not knowing whether she already had another prince in mind, or anything. I was going to say that
I loved her.
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A/N: Phew! YAY I'm done with my really lame chapter and the next person is (dun dun dun dun dun dun drum beats) SAKUME (I think)! Yay! The author who wrote one of my favorite stories! Anyways, hoped you all liked it and please review! Bye for now and please REVIEW!
LxZ
