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Ch.6: Back to Hyrule Castle

Let's go back to Hyrule Castle during the day Saria met Orok. It has been six years since Link was reunited with Zelda and was invited to stay at the castle. The two children became closer and closer with each passing day.

"Look at them, Impa," said the King. "I've never seen Zelda this happy before. Those two don't know it, but they're drawn to each other."

"They make a fine pair, your majesty," implied Impa.

"What are you saying, Impa?" asked a now worried King.

"I'm saying Link and the Princess make a fine match. Think about it: the Hero of Time and the Princess of Destiny. The Triforce of Courage and the Triforce of Wisdom. Who would be even better for Zelda than Link?"

"You're right, but you're talking as if they're going to get married. That won't happen for quite some time, Impa."

"Do you really think so? Look at them, your majesty. They're so happy together and so in love. You said so yourself this is the happiest you've seen the Princess. I'm pretty sure that Link is going to ask your permission to marry the Princess soon. I can feel it. I may not have the powers of the Princess, but I certainly have my maternal instincts."

"You're probably right, Impa. We better be prepared then for when that day comes."

"An excellent decision, your majesty. I must go now as the tea is ready for young Link and the Princess." Impa then hastily walked out of the throne room and into the kitchen.

"Yeah. An excellent decision..." The King wearily sat back down onto his throne to clear his head.

Back outside in the palace gardens, Link was teaching Zelda how to defend herself. "No, no. Not like that. Hold the sword tightly in your hand, but let your movements be free like the wind." Zelda then slashed at the air, careful not to hit Link. "That was better. Let me show you how I do it." Link then took the sword from Zelda and started slashing at the air. "I used this move to defeat Ganon." Link then did a jump slash and landed perfectly on his feet. "I don't think you're ready to learn something hard like that. I'll show you some easier ones."

"Link! Princess Zelda! I've brought you some tea!" Impa came eagerly to greet the couple with a small tray holding a tea kettle and two cups.

"I guess that's enough for now. Let's take a break," Link said. Impa set the tray on one of the Hylian benches and pulled Link aside.

"Link, I need to speak to you. Meet me by the fountain tonight at midnight." With that said, Impa went off the help the King.

"What did Impa say to you?" asked Zelda.

"Oh nothing. She just said that she had some tea for us and that she hopes we enjoy it. Now Zelda, listen to me. I'm teaching you to use my sword because you need to learn to defend yourself if something ever happens to me."

"Link, it's great that you're teaching these techniques, but..."

"But . . .?" asked Link.

"But I hope nothing ever happens to you, Link. I want you to remain at my side forever." With that said the two leaned in for a romantic kiss.

Upstairs, in a secret passage, Impa was watching Link and Zelda. "It has begun. Nothing can stop their love now," she said.