The Moblins Vaati summoned only survive just as long as the Keatons outside. Two were easily countered by Mipha with her trident. Ubosa slayed three with her sword, as she couldn't use her unique power with so many people present, especially with her "little bird" nearby. Daruk managed to use his Bolder Breaker to knock a Moblin out, launching it through an open window. One of the remaining tries to tackle into him, only for him to create a brief bubble of energy around him that causes the Moblin to collapse on its back from the recoil of the bubble breaking.

"Gotcha, you swine!" Daruk boasts as he slams his weapon into the beast.

All but one Moblin remains as it tries to stand triumphantly, only for some of the remaining guards shoot arrows at the creature, destroying it.

"Huh… Moblins are just as useful… Oh well, bye!" Vaati decides to run out of the room.

"Stop him!" The king orders. A majority of the guards follow the villain.

Unknown to them, once Vaati is out of sight, he teleported. Instead of leaving, he actually teleported himself on top of the castle's highest tower. Spying on the throne room, he noticed that outside, one soldier in armor, the one he believes had his sword in his back, was standing on his own after the guards and soldiers looking for him left. Vaati raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"He couldn't possibly have defeated those three Keaton on his own. He'd need to have much skill in combat to beat just one of them." Since no one is around, he wasn't afraid to talk out loud. "I may need to hide out here for now."

He could just leave now, he had the power to teleport away. However, he had something he needed to do first. He made a promise and he intended to keep it, he insisted on it.

Though he couldn't see her from where he is, he looked to the doorway, thinking about Princess Zelda. He was so close, he was hoping to make his move in front of everyone, but the Moblin defeats made him decide to leave. He's a powerful magician, but he's no fighter. He cheated at a swordsmanship contest a longtime ago, that's how unathletic he is. He'd probably lose a fistfight to Princess Zelda, and he's heard she's not a fighter either. That didn't detract from her attractiveness. He thought back to their talk at the waterfall and had an inkling of what she was going to say earlier about her parents. She thought she was able to cover for what she was actually about to say, or what she was going to attempt earlier before her father arrived. For such a smart girl, she foolishly let herself feel something new for the first time with him.

He already knew what his birthday gift for her will be.

Urbosa was among those who left along with the rest for Vaati, until she noticed the soldier rookie and realized the Keaton are missing. She turns to Daruk and Mipha while stopping. "Keep going, I'll catch up." She then walks up to the soldier, who is now standing up, though tired. "Are you alright, little man?"

At 5 foot and 7 inches, not counting the extra 4 inches his helmet provided, the soldier raises his arm in response to say yes to her.

"Did you defeat the monsters on your own?"

Before he can respond, Groose and Osfala come up, standing on his sides.

"No, I did it!" Groose proudly lies before flexing his muscles.

"No, it was I with my mighty magical staff!" Osfala pulls out a golden rod, as means of proof.

"Nice try." Urbosa says, with her hands on her hips. "But this one has dirt and scratches all on his armor." She points to the soldier. "You two have nothing on you. You're both cowards and fools who disgrace the princess with your presence. Leave."

Terrified of her presence, the two walk away. Groose has a bitter look, feeling resentment to this newbie. Osfala, surprisingly, had a semi-regretful look.

"Um…"

"You did very well tonight, not only defeating those beasts, but also being the one who originally caught Vaati earlier. And if you hadn't faced those beasts, more people would be harmed. I'll be sure the king knows of your actions. For now, I recommend you join the rest of us in finding that man."

After a half hour of searching, King Rhoam decided it was not safe himself or his daughter with that mage skulking around.

"I hate to say this, but the party is over. With that madman out there, I must have guards keep us protected while he's out there." He looks to the three closest to his daughter. "Please keep my daughter safe as she returns to her bedroom."

They nod in response, but before they agree to take her.

"Father…"

"I know, we both have things to say… but I think we both should wait until morning, when we feel safe."

Reluctantly, she nods and leaves with her bodyguards. Normally, she despises having bodyguards follow her around, but considering she had spent time around an actual villain, she's not going to complain this time.

Once she is out of the room, Rhoam collapses into his throne and rests his face into his hand. He's exhausted.

I actually wanted to make her happy tonight. Not the desperate and demanding father I'm forcing myself to be. He debated whether or not to add this night into his journal, one where he puts down several memories, both good and bad, mostly involving his parenting. He thinks that perhaps he shouldn't, at least not the last part. He does not want to remember the image of his daughter happily dancing with that evil man. He also recalls something Urbosa joked about.

What's wrong? Afraid your grandchildren will turn out purple?

He wouldn't care if his grandchildren were turquoise or even half-Goron, though he didn't even want to think if that was even possible. The idea of someone like that could have successfully seduced his daughter and potentially fathered her children was a terrible nightmare.

As long as he's as far away from my daughter as possible, I will sleep soundly.

The men guarding Zelda chose to take the long way to her bedroom, though the outside. They were constantly looking over their shoulders.

They were approaching the waterfall, where Zelda and the man she thought was Itaav were standing. This is still the place she loved most in the entire castle because of how beautiful it is during the moonlight. But she can't help but feel disgusted with herself that she shared it and a moment with someone who wants to conquer Hyrule.

Well, at least he's as far away from me as possible. I should sleep soundly now.

Out of nowhere, a gust of wind blows one of the guards away and into a nearby stone wall. He is hit with enough force that he is knocked out. One of his friends runs over to aid him, only for another gust of wind to knock him into the ground, knocking him out as well. The last guard is hit with one last gust that send him flying to a nearby pillar, where he gets knocked out cold as well.

"Well, that takes care of that." A familiar voice says. Horrified by the sound of it, Zelda looks around to see the source of it. She sees nothing. "Up here, your majesty."

Looking up, she sees him, Vaati, appearing as though she's standing on a small tornado underneath him. As soon as she sees him though, the tornado disappears and Vaati falls slowly to the ground beneath him. Zelda can only take a step back in horror before he speaks.

"Please! No need to run away or call for help." Vaati says, raising his hands in a pleading fashion, though his playful tone and smile betray that idea. "I'm not a threat to you."

"You admitted your true identity and you lied to me!"

"Aside from my name, did I lie about anything else?"

"N-no…" Zelda realizes that he's speaking the truth.

"I also did not lie when I said I could take would I want but I prefer to convince others. But there is another truth, one that prevents me to leave. I owe you a birthday gift."

"I want nothing from you!"

Not that far from them, the soldier rookie can hear the princess shouting, this catches his attention from finding Vaati and hurries over.

"Oh, but remember, I insist." He takes a step forward. "From what I've gathered from the party, it's something you don't have." He takes two more steps. "Something you've never experienced."

"Stay back!"

"Something I too never had, so in a way it's a gift to me as well."

What happened next, the soldier couldn't help but stare with wide eyes.

Vaati quickly rushes and wraps his right arm behind the princess before she can run away. He then places his left hand under her chin.

"It's an experience we can both share together."

Much to the princess's surprise and wide-eyed horror, he quickly closes his eyes and places his lips on her, covering her mouth with his own.

His gift is her first kiss.

He kissed her.

Uh oh.

How will she react to this?

You'll have to find out... after the weekend, because I'll be out of town until Monday.

Also, in case people were wondering, yes that was an Avatar: The Last Airbender reference last chapter. Thought I'd bring that up before people ask.