Chapter Nine: Link Makes A Decision
Link has been sitting around alone. He thinks about many things. Zelda has become nothing more than an arrogant spoiled brat to him. He thought Zelda was humble, but it was not true. Even Princess Ruto is a good friend to him. One day they chatted, and Princess Ruto told him that her madness about marrying him has gone away. She has realized, now, that she's mature, and that fish and men do not get married. Saria is also someone who he can chat with. Darunia is always someone who jokes around all the time. The Sheik expresses great liking for Link. Nabooru is always offering him food that she makes very well. She is the cook of the crew along with Malon. Rauro always likes to meditate alone. Impa, even though you would think she would not be friendly with Link because Zelda isn't, is very friendly with Link. Basically, the only person Link has not been able to get along with is Zelda.
Link lies on his bed at nights, and looks across the room to see Malon sleeping peacefully. Link admires her beautiful red hair and her blue eyes. Link thinks back again to that day that he lost his virginity to her. He barely remembers the fact that he thought about Zelda at that moment, and now, only remembers Malon making him feel good. Link compares Zelda to Malon. Zelda is more beautiful, but Malon is nicer, gentler, and has an enchantment of her own. Malon is not an ugly girl. She's the second most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Link seems to have lost his infatuation for Zelda. Link has urges to tell Malon that he has forgotten Zelda, and that he only loves her.
Link thinks about telling her how much he loves Malon throughout the whole day.
Finally night arrives. Malon is getting ready to go to sleep, but Link tells her that he wants to talk to her about something serious. Link declares that he loves her with all his heart and soul. Malon does not believe it.
Malon says, "You're just saying that because Zelda didn't accept you. You want to use me as a handkerchief and I understand, but I have feelings too, and I will not accept your offer of love. I'm sorry."
Link persuasively, "Malon you have to believe me. This did not just happen overnight. In those journeys we went through together, I grew very fond of you. You are so nice. You helped me so much when I was wounded. If not for your help, that Biggoron would have killed me."
Malon still incredulous about Link's declaration of love, "You are just grateful. There is a difference between gratitude and love. I still love you, but I want a Link who loves me for real."
Link insists, "I do love you for real. When you went in the other tunnel, and I lost you in that dungeon, I was worried. I called you "my love". I didn't want to admit, but I can't hold it back any longer. I love you."
Malon still not believing, "You have to work out your differences between you and Zelda. Maybe she's jealous that she's seeing us together. You have to straighten that out."
Link holding her hands, "I don't want to straighten anything out. I want to love you and only you. This time, I will not be thinking about Zelda."
Link forces a hug, and kisses her on her lips. Link and Malon start kissing passionately. Link caresses her red hair and back. They hide underneath the bed sheets. The two lovers make love again. Then, they settle down. Malon felt this time was better than the other time at the lake. They both lie on the bed with Malon's face on Link's soft, hairy chest. Link massages her head, and plays with her red hair.
Malon happily, "Thank you, so much. It was very beautiful tonight."
Link kissing her head, "Malon, I love you with all my heart and soul. Don't you ever doubt it, my beautiful ranch girl, my sweet dream, my love."
The two lovers fall asleep happily together.
