Link had annoyed look on his face. "What did I do?" I asked playfully. He looked down at his boots and said, "The council would like to have a small dance tonight for you and the suitors. They have already decorated and made all the preparations. So they want you to get dressed up immediately." I grimaced at the thought. My shoulder was killing me and quite frankly I would have preferred ripping my own eyes out than to have to face Ganondorf again. I sighed in defeat and sat on my bed. I then looked back upon Link and asked "Link, why don't you go get some of your clothing from the tailors. They might have something you could wear for tonight. While you're gone, I am going to take a quick nap." Although I could tell he was worried and didn't like the idea, he did as he was asked.
I turned my body to face the balcony. After a few minutes, I saw link hop on his horse and gallop off towards the city. Suddenly, I felt an uncomfortable feeling, like I was being watched. I turned around and standing before me was my worst nightmare. He chuckled as I raced out of the bed only to be caught by his arm. "Hello Princess." He said as he suddenly squeezed my already injured arm harder. I screamed thinking that the guards or someone could hear me…but no one came. I then noticed that the walls had a greenish glow to them. He smirked and said "It is a sound proof spell dear," He punched me in the face and then repeatedly beat my body. I tried to fight him off, but it was useless. He was much to strong and heavy for me to defend myself. Finally after several minutes of trying, I gave up and just took the beating. When he realized I gave up he hopped off of me and said "Let's play again some time." I then noticed the sound of horse shoes hitting the ground outside. With that ganondorf left.
I leapt to my feet and rushed to the wardrobe. I grabbed a floor length white long sleeved dress and a masquerade mask and ran into the bathroom with my makeup. I didn't want Link to see me like this. I slammed the door and pulled off my current dress. The bandages Link had put on my shoulder had turned red. Ganondorf must have made it bleed again from the beating. I sighed and tried to suppress a sob. I heard a knock coming from the bedroom door. "I am getting dressed Link," I yelled trying to sound as normal as possible. It worked thankfully and he yelled back, "Okay, I will go get dressed too then…" He sounded uncertain of himself, but I knew he went off. With that I put pressure on my wound, to make it stop bleeding and rewrapped it. I then inspected my other bruises which were a bluish purple and covered any that would be visible with makeup. I pulled the white dress on and moved to the bruises on my face. They were the worst. I covered as much of it as I could with makeup and put the mask on the over the rest. I washed a little bit of blood out of my hair in the sink and patted it dry with a towel. I brushed my hair out and put on a simple tiara. My council would not like my hair being down for such an event, but I am past caring.
A knock sounded at the door and I walked over to open it. Outside, was a white box with a ribbon? I looked at it puzzled and pulled the ribbon to open the box to find a long stem white rose. The rose had a tag attached to it that read simply, "Keep smiling, Link." I chuckled at his meek but charming words and put the rose in a vase by my bedside. I didn't bother close my door, knowing he would soon be here to join me. Sure enough, a few minutes later he walked in with a white tunic and dress pants. I looked at him up and down and he looked incredibly handsome. I smiled at him and joked "Well, the Prince Charming look, actually works for you…unlike some of these idiots." He looked like he was trying not to laugh and blush at the same time. I simply smiled at him and said, "Thank you for the rose, it really made my day." He walked up to me with a concerned look in his eyes. He must have sensed something was wrong. I broke eye contact with him and looked at my shoes. I then remembered something that might distract him. I got up and went to my wardrobe and pulled out a sword. It was a very fancy sword, which was passed down through the family. It had a gold handle and had what looked like vines growing down the blade. I handed it to him and said with a smile "This may help with your new occupation Sir Link." He gave me a quick glare; I knew he hated being called sir. He then put the sword in the sheath I also pulled out my closet and wore it on his side. Harold, the councilor from earlier interrupted us once again and said, "Your suitors are WAITING, your majesty." I rolled my eyes but followed. All the while, I was holding onto links hand for dear life.