Chapter 8

Hey guys, sorry this one was so late. I had to help renevate my parent's house and help them move their things in. I am still helping them and I am starting school again and am getting a new job so things will continue to be slow for a while. Sorry. I hope to get the next one up soon. I will make them a bit longer since they will be later.

Link awoke the next morning to find Ganondorf not there. He frowned

and let out a sigh as he curled up in the blanket. He wished Ganondorf

was still here... Link laid there for a few more minutes, then rose grog-

gily. He slowly walked over to his closet and changed. As he walked down

the steps he tripped on his foot and fell down the stairs. He cursed un-

der his breath as he slowly rose, rubbing his head. He hated mornings

that he couldn't wake up. He rubbed his eyes as he continued down the

halls. Today was going to be a long day...

Link stopped as he came to a familiar hallway. It was the hallway with

the sages. He quickly realized that Nabaroo was not trapped in one of

the rooms. Maybe Ganondorf made it so she could go in and out since

she was a friend. She probably didn't want to be a sage, just like he

didn't want to be the hero of time.

Link let out a sigh as he approached Ruto's door. He needed to talk to

her. He was so rude to her before... Link opened the door and walked in.

He looked down at the water and began to wonder if Ruto ever came into

this room. He shrugged and headed to the next room, it didn't matter.

He placed his hand on the door knob and stood there nervously. What

would he say to her? What would she think when he told her that he

didn't want to fight? Well, there was only one way to find out. He took a

deep breath and entered the room.

Ruto turned her gaze to him and stared at him for a moment, debating if

she was really seeing him. A smile lit up on her face as she watched him

walk closer. "Link..." She said softly. "I knew you would come back." She

frowned as she recalled their previous meeting. "Why did you run away?"

Link peered at her from the corner of his eye then looked away. "I don't

know... I guess seeing you surprised me..." Ruto looked at him confused.

"Why would you be surprised? You must have figured out we were

trapped in here... Wait... why aren't you locked up or dead? Did you kill

Ganondorf? Are you freeing us?" "No... Ganondorf is not dead, and no, I

am not freeing you. Ganondorf did say though that he would free you at

some point..." "Then why are you here Link?" Ruto asked, becoming even

more bewildered. "I promised Ganondorf I would stay in his castle for a

year..." "Why would you promise something like that?!" Ruto asked per-

plexed. "Well... he promised to free the sages and everyone he enslaved

here in his castle, and well, he told me he would leave me be for the rest

of my days. So, I would finally find peace." Link sighed wearily and stared

up at Ruto. "I don't want to fight anymore. I am so tired of it... I just

want to be left alone..."

Ruto looked at him sympathetically and walked over to him. She hugged

him and smiled. "Link... I will be happy with whatever path you choose. I

love you... I want you to be happy." Ruto let go of him and her smile

widen as she saw the surprise on his face. "Link you know I would do any-

thing for you. So... I suppose I could stand being here a while longer. A

year is not so bad. Link, I won't question you on anything. Just be happy,

ok?" Ruto kissed him on the forehead. Link smiled happily and hugged

her. "Thank you, thank you so much!" Ruto just laughed and put her

hands on his shoulders as she moved him away from her. "Link, you bet-

ter go before Ganondorf comes looking for you. I don't think he would

want you in here. Link... be safe." Link nodded and hugged her one last

time. He left the room and out of the next and back into the hall. Fi-

nally, someone understood!

Link walked down the halls happily. Maybe when he talked to some of the

other sages they would understand too. Maybe... Link went into the gar-

den and ran over to Epona in the stalls. He hugged her neck happily.

"Things have been going so well Epona! I didn't think that would be pos-

sible! I am so happy..." Link let go of Epona and thought for a moment.

"Epona... I... I don't think I have ever been this happy before..." Link

beamed with delight and went onto Epona. He frowned slightly as he con

tinued on with his musings. What would happen once he left? Things were

finally going right. Go figure, things go right once he is actually living

with the man he was sworn to hate... funny how things work out. Link

patted Epona on the head and road her out of the stall.

Nabaroo followed him out of the stall and stood in front of the doorway.

"Glad to hear you are so happy..." Link, startled, fell from the horse.

"Nabaroo! Must you always scare me?!" Nabaroo smiled and walked over

to him. "But you make it so easy." Link glared at her and stood. "Oh,

what happened to you being happy?" "You ruined it..." Link stated sourly.

Nabaroo placed an arm around Link's shoulders. "Well, I think I know

what I can do to cheer you up..." She led Link out of the garden and

down the halls to hallway with one door at the very end of it. "I think you

will like what you find in there." Link looked at her quizzically. Nabaroo

rolled her eyes and pushed him closer to the door. "Trust me." Link

stared at the door for a moment then slowly opened it.

He smiled happily as he saw Ganondorf sitting at a desk, doing what

seemed to be work. He frowned and slowly backed up, he didn't want to

annoy Ganondorf by his intrusion if Ganondorf was busy. Nabaroo shook

her head and pushed Link into the room. "Ganondorf... I brought you

someone..." Ganondorf looked up and smiled at the two. "Link. What

brings you here?" Link looked at Nabaroo incredulously. He slowly turned

his gaze to Ganondorf, not sure on what to say. "I brought Link here,

thinking that you might actually be able to cheer up his gloomy mood."

"Wait... I am not gloomy..." Link retorted. "Oh? Ok then, angry mood."

Link stared at her agape. He turned from her and huffed. She could be

such a pain. She raised and eyebrow and folded her arms across her

chest as she smiled. "See, I told you he was grumpy... Well, now I suppose

it is time for me to leave. So I will let you two go and see you later."

Nabaroo waved and left the room, closing the door behind herself.

Ganondorf looked at Link and laughed. Link stared at him in surprise.

"What do you find so funny?" "You... You looked like a spoiled child that

didn't get its way just a second ago." Link glared at him and turned

away. "I am not a spoiled child." Ganondorf walked over to Link and

wrapped his arms around him. "I know that." He turned Link around and

kissed him on the lips. "How has your day been going?" Link smiled, for-

getting everything that had happened with Nabaroo. "Pretty well I think."

"That's good. What have you done?" Link hesitated for a moment, he

wasn't sure if he should tell Ganondorf.

Ganondorf noticed the change in Link and saw the nervousness that

quickly overcame him. Ganondorf looked at him warily. "Link... where

have you gone? You didn't try and see Zelda did you?" Ganondorf knew

Link couldn't have since he had put spells up, but anything way possible.

He was Link, hero of time... "No... I didn't see Zelda... I saw Ruto..." Gan-

ondorf stared at him in disbelief. "Why did you go see a sage?!" Link

could hear a hint of anger in Ganondorf's voice and started debating if it

had been a good idea to have seen Ruto. "Well... I wanted to apologize to

Ruto for just running off the first time I saw here when I came upon her

room. Then well, I explained to her about staying here..." Link smiled

warmly. "She said she would accept any of my decisions and just wanted

me to be happy."

Ganondorf hugged Link and kissed him on the forehead as he sighed

wearily. "Link. I am glad she is so accepting, but I don't want you visiting

the other sages... I don't want to risk them hurting you... You mean too

much to me." Link clutched onto Ganondorf's shirt and closed his eyes.

"I'm sorry... I don't mean to worry you. I wish there was some way for

everyone to get along... and for everyone to understand..." Ganondorf

shook his head and lifted Link's chin so they were facing each other.

"Link... life is not simple and not everyone will get along, no matter what

happens." Ganondorf kissed Link on the lips. "I wish life could be simple.

I wish I could give you everything you wanted. I want to see you smile. I

want you to be happy. I don't want to see you get hurt, but there are

some things that will always be out of my control... So, I want to do as

much as I can to ensure your happiness. So will you please stay away

from the sages?"

Link looked away sadly and thought. He wanted to confront the sages,

but he didn't want to hurt Ganondorf in the process. "Will... Will I still be

able to see Ruto?" "Well..." Ganondorf thought for a moment. He didn't

want Link associating with the sages, but Ruto seemed to approve of

what was going on, so it might not hurt. "Alright... just promise you will

stay away from the other sages... well... except for Nabaroo, but you al

ready knew that." Link smiled and kissed Ganondorf. "Thank you." Gan

ondorf kissed Link back passionately. Link kissed Ganondorf as much

passion and intensity. Ganondorf brushed his tongue against Link's lips

and Link happily obliged Ganondorf and allowed Ganondorf passage into

his mouth. Ganondorf roamed Link's mouth for a few minutes before he

pulled away for breath. The two stared into each others eyes as they re-

gained their breath.

Ganondorf smiled at Link as he picked Link up and set him on his desk.

Ganondorf kissed Link down his neck and sucked on the bottom of it, ef-

fectively receiving a moan from Link. Ganondorf's unbuttoned Link's shirt

and slid his hands down Link's chest as he continued to kiss Link on the

neck and over to the shoulder blade. Ganondorf laid Link on the desk as

he kissed Link down his chest. He licked Link's nipple lightly then began

sucking on it. Link moaned loudly as he gripped Ganondorf's hair lightly.

Ganondorf brought his mouth back to Link's and placed his tongue in

Link's. They battled shortly, and once again, Ganondorf won. Ganondorf

was about to unbutton Link's pants, but to his dismay he heard a knock

on the door. He groaned as he straightened himself out and helped Link

tidy himself up. Ganondorf went to his chair and pulled Link onto his lap

before calling out and telling the person they could enter.

Slyn entered the room and smiled at the two. "Sir... I have the informa-

tion you required of me." He stared at Link for a moment then turned to

Ganondorf, unsure if he was to say the information in front of Link. Gan

ondorf understood and nodded for Slyn to continue. "The creatures you

asked of are all ready to go and the troops are ready as well. Once you

give the word we will depart." "Thank you Slyn. I will call for you later."

Ganondorf placed the papers on his desk as Slyn bowed and left.

Link stared at Ganondorf in confusion. "What was that all about?" Gan-

ondorf just shook his head. "I will tell you later. Now, why don't we go

getting something to eat." Link let out a sigh, knowing Ganondorf was too

stubborn and decided food would be good. He had never eaten breakfast

and it was now lunch, he was getting a bit hungry. Link followed Ganon-

dorf to the kitchen. He was amazed at how big it was. He had never seen

a kitchen that big. He had been staring at it for so long he didn't even

realize that Ganondorf had told the cook what the two were to have to

eat and had started leaving the room. Link quickly caught up with Gan-

ondorf and sat next to him in the dining room. "This place is so big...

how do you not get lost in it?" Link asked as he looked up. It was as if

there was no ceiling, the walls just went on forever. "Well, I designed it so

I think I would know my way around." "You designed this?!" Link asked in

surprise. "Yes. I wasn't going to have someone else do it. They would

have messed everything up." Link smiled and was about to speak, but

the food had come out and was placed in front of them. "That was fast!"

Link stated in astonishment. "Well, I have very good cooks and they work

well, as you said, fast." Link quickly began eating, realizing that he was

hungrier that he thought. Ganondorf chuckled as he watched Link and

slowly began eating his own food.

Once the two were done Ganondorf brought Link to the library and

started helping him read once more. After about an hour Link placed his

head upon the table in dismay and annoyance. "I will never learn this!"

"Well, if you keep acting like this you won't. Now... lift your head up and

look at the words. You can figure this out." Link grudgingly lifted his

head and stared at the book. Maybe reading wasn't so great... "Look at

the word Link. Sound it out..." Link frowned at the word. "I don't want

to..." "Link..." Ganondorf said, getting a bit annoyed. "Link, I am here to

help you. If you don't try, I am not going to help you anymore. You were

the one who wanted to read." Link let out a sigh and stared at the word.

"W...W...e...l...c...o...m...e. Welcome!" Link smiled. he got the word. Ganon-

dorf smiled. "Good. Now just do that with the rest of the words." Link

frowned and stared at the next word. This would be a long day.

After about three hours they had finally finished. Ganondorf led Link

back up to his room. "You should get some rest. I will bring food up to

you soon." He kissed Link on the forehead and was about to leave, but

Link grabbed onto his sleeve. "Where are you going?" Ganondorf smiled

at him. "Don't worry Link. I will see you later. I have things I need to at-

tend to." He kissed Link on the lips and left him. Link let out a sigh and

headed over to the balcony. He stared out at the garden and watched as

the wind softly blew on the flowers, making it seem as if they were danc-

ing. He turned his gaze to the sky as he watched it darken. Some stars

could be seen. He wondered how they could shine so brightly.

He was torn from his thoughts as he heard a knock on the door. "Come

in." He stated as he walked off the balcony. A woman walked in and

placed a tray on the desk. "I brought you your food." "Thank you." The

woman nodded and left the room as quickly she had come. Link quickly

ate and took a bath soon after. He really enjoyed taking them now. He

had as much hot water as he wanted. Around a half hour later he real-

ized that he should get out. The water was making him tired. He climbed

out and changed.

Link laid in his bed, soon tossing and turning. He couldn't understand it.

He had slept well before. He sat up in the bed and brought the blanket

close to him. Had he already grown attached to having Ganondorf next to

him as he slept? He had only slept with him once! He let out a sigh and

stood, quickly walking out of the room. He might as well find Ganondorf,

maybe then he would actually get some sleep. It was worth a try. He

stopped as he reached the bottom of the stairs. He didn't even know

where Ganondorf's room was. He slapped himself mentally for being so

idiotic. What was he going to do? He didn't really fancy the idea of walk-

ing up to a Gerudo and asking them where Ganondorf's bedroom was.

That would just be too awkward. He decided he would walk around and

hope for the best. After about a half hour of no success he sat on the

floor and leaned against one of the walls. He had officially gotten lost

and there was no sign of Ganondorf anywhere. This castle was too big!

About 15 minutes ago he had decided he would head back to his room

but that had failed and he found himself even more lost. What was he

going to do? "This is hopeless..."

"What is?" Link jumped at the voice. He looked up to see Ganondorf star-

ing down at him, a look of bewilderment on Ganondorf's face. "Well... I

got lost..." "How did you get lost? Weren't you going to bed?" "Well yes...

but... I couldn't sleep... So... I went looking for you..." Ganondorf stared

at Link in surprise, then smiled warmly as he knelt down next to Link and

picked him up. "I'm touched." He kissed Link on the forehead. "Why

aren't you in bed Ganondorf?" Link asked a bit confused. "I normally go

to bed late. I have a lot to do. I am the ruler of this kingdom, and well

soon to be the ruler of the kingdoms around this area."

"What?" Link had gone from confused to highly mystified. "Link. I want to

expand my territory... my power. You knew I would do it one day so don't

act so surprised." Link sat there in thought. Was Ganondorf really doing

this? Well, that was a stupid question to think. "Don't worry Link... I won't

be taking me with you. You will be staying here." Ganondorf gazed down

at Link, seriousness filling his features. "Don't leave the castle. Am I un-

derstood?" Link could only nod. He didn't want to know what Ganondorf

might do if he found out that he left again. It wouldn't be pretty. He

wished he could stop Ganondorf from taking over more lands but he

knew that wouldn't be possible. Ganondorf was evil! He wanted power!

Link was no one to stop him, even if Ganondorf did love him. Link wasn't

that stupid.

"By the way I shall be leaving in two days to begin my invasion." "What?!

Two days?! Do you really have to leave so soon?!" Link bit his tongue

from his outburst and blushed immensely. Ganondorf just laughed. "Oh

Link. You are too much sometimes." He kissed Link on the lips. "You are

truly adorable." Once at his room he laid Link on the bed. Link looked

about, there were a few paintings on his walls as well but there were also

weapons strewn across them. There was no mirror and there seemed to

be a bathroom attached to the room. His bed looked like Link's but big-

ger. "Now I hope you remember where this is because I won't always be

there to find you." Link smiled and pulled his shirt off and threw it on

one of the chairs. He quickly went under the blankets and sighed in content. It was so comfortable.

Ganondorf smiled and climbed in next to Link. Link came close to Gan-

ondorf and wrapped his arms around Ganondorf. "You're warm." Link

stated happily as he closed his eyes, leaning his head against Ganon-

dorf's chest. Ganondorf just chuckled and placed an arm around Link.

"Sleep my love." Link nodded and let a yawn escape him. "Whatever you

wish."