No one said a word as we traveled, and I knew we were getting closer to the Zora lakes, but I could not fathom why Ganon wished to go here. It was a beautiful place, yes, but I assumed that was not his reasoning.

I rode by Ganon's side, holding my bandaged side as we went. He would occasionally glance over at me, but I always made a show of looking straight ahead.

"You know," Ganon finally broke the silence after hours of silent riding, though I still did not look at him. "Silence in a woman is only becoming, a man does not need to listen to the petty dramas that women find amusing and time consuming." His voice reaching for a reaction from me.

I only sighed.

"Ah, a man only need look at a woman, she holds no purpose than to bear children and gain lands." At this I pulled on Epona's reins and she immediately stopped.

Ganon turned his horse to face me and had a smug look on his face. "There is no gain for you to insult my sex and make yourself that much more of unattractive child. You think you have grown? Perhaps your body has, but your mind is still that of a thirteen year old fool who thinks he can get whatever he wants." I frowned at him, perplexed at his goal.

"Why am I here? There are so many more women out there that would fall at your feet and give you whatever you wished. I am not one of them and you know this, if you plan to kill me, then please just get on with it so that I may know your desired outcome of all this."

My calm reaction was not what he had wanted, I could tell by his pursed lips and rigid posture.

"I have already told you. We will be wed and you shall be my bride, no matter the cost." Ganon said.

"I would rather take my life than see that after the way you have treated me!" I yelled.

"The way I treated you?" He was angry now and he brought his horse besides mine. "I was a young boy when I met you, you were this beautiful girl I had wished to know more of, and when I found out I was to be wed to you? I had never been so excited! You were a fiery child like no other and you were to be mine, then you practically cursed my very existence and even left your home! I could not believe I was so unworthy of you. I strove to make myself unlike any other man, I would make you mine and then you would see the error of your ways!" He was breathing hard, shouting and glaring at me.

I could not believe he had such a strong reaction to me, but I still did not excuse his behavior.

"Oh dear, poor spoiled young Ganon who was used to getting whatever he wanted! You think I am something to simply acquire and call your own, that you can take by your own will and I shall fall in love with your outstanding dedication to me? No! I had already seen so many suitors, I was tired of being treated like a item to be sold to the highest bidder, I wanted to make my own power and be independent as I was taught to be. You may not know our way, Ganon, so I suggest you learn. And quickly."

I prodded Epona to move forward, but Ganon caught at my hand before we could move. I yanked my hand away, "careful, you do not wish to spoil the goods anymore than you have." Epona began walking away, but as I looked back at Ganon, I caught a glimpse of the guard from before, and he was smiling.

Ganon made a disgusted noise behind me and brought his horse next to mine as we rode. "That was a nice talk," he said, his voice calm once more, though still a bit strained. "Though it changes nothing I previously made clear."

The day had gone on with no more talking between Ganon and I. There was a strange tension between us. I knew he was angry at me and I with him, but he kept our horses so close that our legs would occasionally brush up against each other. Though his leg was clad in leather braces and a rough under material, I could still feel an odd sensation when it happened.

I knew exactly what it meant. In someway or another, I was attracted to Ganon. It would be hard not to be, he was indeed a handsome looking man, no matter how much I wanted to deny it. I also knew he was feeling something similar, because he would get a smug look on his face every time we touched.

The land around us was beautiful with the mountains and green scenery, but I was still confused. What if he was bringing me here to rape me? Make the memory of something such as that connected with a lovely place such as this? What if he was here for the famous potions the Zoras made from their materials found deep within the sea? Could there be a love potion?

I was not ready to love another...and with that I thought of Link. He would be disappointed I had not escaped yet and let Ganon get to me as he had.

Thinking of Link gave me an idea! I had learned many things from my Gerudo training, and some of it being how to seduce a man. If I could convince Ganon I had sided with him, I could escape before he somehow made me marry him. It wouldn't be the worse thing I've ever done considering his body.

I looked over at him and let myself appreciate the man holding me captive. It was an odd thought, but I had to let myself imagine how I would go about it. I could not escape him without help in my current state, and who knew how long I would be with him?

"I thought you would never look my way again at how hard you stared ahead." Ganon chuckled.

I wanted to say nothing, but decided to play along. "There are many good things to gaze upon here, I should not limit my eyes to the land alone." I said, almost quietly.

His eyes connected with mine, and I could see the confusion there. He was trying to work out if there was a hidden meaning to what I said, or if it was a simple flirtatious remark. "Now then, was that an actual compliment, or did you accidentally let it slip?" He inquired.

I raised an eyebrow and softened my face. "You have commented on my beauty, and I was simply stating a fact of my surroundings." I replied. "Take it as you will."

I could see he was glad with himself, though still weary of my change in mood. "It grows dark, we shall make camp here for the night." He stated.

The area was a small clearing surrounded by trees with the faint scent of salt water on the breeze.

Everyone began dismounting and stretching their legs. I was about to make the decent off of Epona when I sensed Ganon's hand by me. I fought the urge to slap it away and instead said nothing as I accepted his help.

Gently swinging one leg over, Ganon placed his hands on my upper thighs, careful to avoid my wound, and easily lifted me down. Once again I found myself flush against Ganon, looking up at his massive stature and my body feeling flushed.

As we silently stared at each other, his hands softly brushed up my body to rest below my breasts. I could feel my body responding to the contact, but I also knew how to control my outwards response. "You may let go of me, I've made it safely to the ground without injure, thanks to your help."

Ganon half smiled and crossed his arms, the places where he touched me feeling a bit cooler than before.

"You will sleep in my tent again tonight, just in case you get any foolish ideas in your condition. I need you to be healthy and shapely." He rumbled then left to start setting up.

I watched him go and began tending to Epona until I felt a now familiar presence. It was the guard from before.

He slightly bowed his head and began tending to his own horse a couple feet from me.

"I am here to help you, Princess." He simply stated in a whisper, then took his horse and let to set up his tent.

As I stood there processing what he had said, and the tattoo on his chest, I couldn't help but hope he was sent from my family and not here to simply fool me into a false sense of safety. Though I no longer worried Ganon was completely intent on murdering me.

"Come," Ganon said without me noticing his approach. "We need to talk."

He turned and headed for his, ours I suppose, tent and expected me to follow. I knew better than to bring attention to the guard, so I avoided his stare as I followed Ganon.

As we walked into the tent and he began taking of his armor and leather, I mentally prepared myself for what I was going to do. My body was still very sore, but I had worked with worse and had applied very fast acting medicines given to me from Zelda.

Standing there, I let myself drink in his appearance. Even without all of the extra bulk, he was still a large man and his under clothing was tailored to his build. As I stared, I knew he had began doing the same to my body, though there was a bit of shame in his gaze, especially when he saw my bruised shoulder.

"I am sorry about your wounds." He spoke, taking me out of my daze.

I stayed still and Ganon never broke eye contact and strode closer to me. He was less than a foot away and I saw how his hands clenched at his sides, I knew he wanted to touch me.

Letting my instincts for seduction take over, I lifted a hand and let it lightly rest on Ganon's chest. Something in his eyes lit and I could see the fire begin to waken in his gaze. He didn't move and I let my eyes slide to where my hand was touching him. I brought up the other hand and slowly slid them to rest on his bare arms.

The heat between our touching skin was shocking to feel and something in the air changed when this happened. I heard Ganon's jaw clench, but he still did not touch me.

As I began moving my hands lower on his arms, the touch sending small shivers traveling through my body, he spoke.

"There is no higher chance of escape with your sudden change of-" I didn't want to answer anything, so stood on the balls of my feel and gently pulled down on his arms till I could reach his face with mine.

I feathered my lips across his to silence his words, and when I did he let out a very deep, very quiet groan. I pulled back slightly and moved my lips across his face to his ear where I softly whispered to him.

"Since you do not know much of my people, I will tell you now that we rarely pass up an opportunity for pleasure. Especially," I nipped his earlobe and felt his his body harden from our small contact. "When it is mixed with pain."

His warn exhale told me I was close to achieving what I wanted. Before I could move, Ganon pulled himself upright, took a step back and stared down at me with fire in his eyes.

"You are in no condition for this." He simply stated, hands clenched at his sides.

I laughed and slowly walked towards him, making sure to sway my hips. "You will not deny me this, not when you want it so bad." When we were once again mere inches apart I let one hand slide down his arm till I reached his calloused hand. From there I turned and moved my back flush up against Ganon's front.

He let out a quick breath that stirred my loose hair, and I knew he was close to taking what he wanted. Taking both if his hands in mine, I guided them to my thighs, then over my hips. The rush of heat to my body was almost giving me a high. I was seducing more than just him and I knew better than that.

It still didn't stop me from sliding his hands over my bare stomach and from there, gently over my breasts. His hands finally moved and clenched around my breasts. When he did this we both let out a slight moan from the contact.

The tension between us broke and I could feel the energy radiating off of his body.

He wanted me and, in this moment, I wanted him.