Chapter 7: Princess?
Link stood there in shock, as the words simply fueled in through his mind, taking a while to fully comprehend what the man has just said. The princess is right behind him, and all he is doing is just standing there. All due to complete shock of the fact, that she is just… there. He has never felt this way towards her. Her presence completely obstructing any other thoughts than her…
"Hey Link, what you thinking about there?" The princess directed towards Link, in the most majestic voice ever heard by him. Her soft giggle coming along right after.
Link, bringing up all his courage, turned around and exclaimed "Hey there Princess…"
Link paused, just fully observe what was happening. The figure standing there, in the royal dress. He was at a lost for words.
"Um… Princess… Mido?"
That's right, Mido, in a dress. Yea, just picture that for a second. Is this even possible? What in the Hyrule is Mido doing here? IN A DRESS!?
Mido, in a not so gentle voice anymore "Ha, who you think I was huh? What are you gonna do? Is not like you can say anything, because you're too busy eating Deku Nuts. Who eats Deku Nuts?"
Link looked at his mouth and, sure enough, there was a big ol' Deku Nut there. Without anytime to fully understand what was going on, it burst.
Link burst awake, completely terrified. Link quickly realized it was all a dream. That's right, he was still there at Lon Lon Ranch, not realizing that he must've passed out that night during all his thoughts. It all seemed so real. It would explain a lot though, like how the night went by so fast, and especially why Mido was in a dress. That was disturbing. Link quickly observed his surroundings; right next to him, Epona was laying down. So he never really did go out to Hyrule Castle Town. He was just here all night at the ranch. Right next to him, a door opened gently, which startled him a bit.
"Hey Link, what are you still doing here?" Said Malon, who was barely coming out of the door. She must have been aware of his presence since she seemed to notice him quickly.
"Oh, um… I just passed out here I guess, I must have been really tired."
Malon politely asked in her gentle voice, "Well aren't you cold? Why don't you head on inside?"
"Well… will it be okay? I don't want to be a bother to you or your father."
"It will be alright. Father went out to make some deliveries, I'm sure he won't mind."
Link thought for a second, "Well yeah, I'll keep you company for a while I suppose, I don't really have anywhere to go."
"Great! Here just come on inside, I'll cook us up a yummy breakfast, you seem hungry."
Link was very hungry after all; He hasn't eaten since the Saria incident. He could use the energy to keep him going. That also means he can spend some quality time with Malon. He got up, brushed off his knees and went on inside.
The two went on inside to the dining area. In there was a small table and a couple of chairs. They didn't really need much considering it's just Malon and her father, Talon, here. Sometimes Ingo. On the walls where family pictures of Malon and her dad. Link wondered what ever happened to her mother. Malon's mother has had a great influence here on the ranch, but why aren't there any pictures of her up on these walls. Well, it's all just a mystery. Surely Link would like to know the composer of Epona's Song, as it has had a great influence on him too.
Malon broke the small silence in between the two "Why don't you just sit right here? " She suggested as she walked past the table. "I'm just going to cook something up real quick, hope it doesn't get too boring for you here."
"No, I'm fine. Just take your time, don't worry about me too much."
Malon giggled "I care about you, just wanting to make sure you're a-ok!" She smiled and walked off towards the kitchen.
Link didn't give much thought to what she said, he just gazed around the room as he took a seat. He pulled out some of his belongings, considering he hasn't really checked what he brought from his home.
In his pouch was a filled Adult's Wallet, consisting of 200 rupees, his Ocarina, and a single empty bottle. That wasn't much but he was in a hurry to get out of the Forest. Malon quickly came back to the dining area. Link packed up all his belongings back into his pouch.
"I made some yummy delicious porridge!" Malon exclaimed in utter happiness.
Link carefully examined the porridge. It was fresh off the stove, it was steamy and the texture looked just great. It smelled like cinnamon. All these thoughts were going in to Link's mind, all about porridge.
"Go on Link, eat it!" Malon said, still smiling.
Link went on ahead and took a big scoop. He brought it closer to his mouth as the fresh smell of cinnamon filled his nostrils. Down the hatch it went. It was perfect. The best combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and the signature Lon Lon Milk. All the flavors burst into his mouth, so tasty that even a person without tastebuds can enjoy this rich meal. It wasn't too cold, or too hot. It was just… right.
"So? How does it taste?" Malon said, as she urgently awaited Link's response
"It's all just… how do I put this… completely absolutely mega spectacular super delicious ultra amazi….
BAMPOWBOINGOMGPOWVROOMVROMMEXPLOSIONPOWWAM
A terrifying noise from outside stopped Link's super long string of adjectives. The noises were just getting louder and louder.
"What is going on!" Malon exclaimed, jumping up from her chair, completely frightened of what was happening.
Link was frightened too, but he knew he had to do something. Something was going on out there and as his duty of the defender of the Triforce of Courage, he had to take action. Outside was a possible huge danger, to him and Malon. But he doesn't have a single weapon. He didn't know what he was going to do, but he knew he was going to do something, and he is going to do it at this very moment. To protect the princess… His princess. Malon.
