Here is the chapter I promised once I returned from holiday.

Big thank you to all my reviewers, and to the selected few who gave me a kick up the backside motivating me to write quicker. I know I haven't written your names here, that's because there were so many of you it would be one big authors note. Just know that you guys are the best, and you keep me motivated to finish this story.

This chapter is for Dragonclaw289, who asked me a few chapters ago for one in Link's POV. I hope I didn't disappoint.

Legend of Zelda isn't mine.

Link's POV

Pain. That's all I felt, as my body rose to consciousness, the throbbing of my nose along with the aching of my body was almost too much to bear. I could faintly hear a voice softly calling my name; it was hard to concentrate with the flare of pain that shot to my shoulder as I attempted to move my arm. My left hand automatically moved to rub the source of pain in my opposite shoulder. Two hands caught my hand half way across my body; a moan of pain escaped my lips as the throbbing continued. I was too weak to attempt to release my hand, my eyes clenched shut briefly, before I attempted to open them, a little blurry at first but my vision cleared to see Zelda's worried face looking down at me.

"Link? Oh thank the Goddesses you're awake."

I felt her squeeze my hand a little tighter as I once again tried to rub my shoulder, her voice was soothing, but as soon as it was quiet again the pain returned tenfold.

"No. You shouldn't touch your wound; you don't want to break the stitches."

I ceased my attempt as I processed her words. Stitches? I didn't remember being wounded in my shoulder, everything was a little foggy at first before the pieces started to come together. Ganon he wanted me back, his kick to my face, Zelda defending me… again. Wait. Ganon, was he here? My eyes opened fully darting about the room; I ignored the burning in my shoulder and attempted to get up. I didn't want to go through another one of his beatings I needed to get away.

"Hey calm down Link everything is ok now. Ganon's locked away he can't get at you, you're free he can't hurt you anymore."

I felt Zelda run her fingers through my hair as she spoke softly in my ear, I could never understand how she knew just how to calm me down. I let my body fall limp completely drained off energy, it didn't even register that somehow I was in Zelda's lap until she buried her face into my hair giving my body a light squeeze.

I tilted my head slightly so I could see her face; she turned away a little to sneeze as my hair tickled her nose. She looked me in the eyes and I attempted to give her a tired smile but the muscles in my jaw refused to move. I could feel my eyes start to drop but I didn't want to fall asleep, Zelda, she did something to me that I couldn't explain. I could feel my heart thundering against my chest as she moved to touch my cheek; I couldn't fight it anymore and let my eyes close. I swear my heart did a backflip when I felt her kiss my forehead just before whispering in my ear.

"Rest Link, I'll be here when you awake."

The next time I awoke, I felt a lot stronger than I did before; the burning in my shoulder had eased to a dull throb. I turned my head looking for Zelda remembering her promise before I fell asleep, I found her in the corner quietly talking to Impa. She didn't notice I was awake since her back was to me, Impa did though, and I flinched when her eyes met mine. I looked away quickly so I didn't see her face soften, I knew Impa didn't mean me any harm it was just her emotionless stare it brought back too many unwanted memories.

"How are you feeling?"

I jumped at the feeling of Zelda's touch as she brought me out of my daydream; I swallowed thickly shaking my head clear of Ganon's ruthless face glaring down at me as I lay in a pool of my own blood. My distress must have shown on my face because Zelda once again inquired how I was feeling. I gazed at our joined hands, before looking at Zelda then finally facing my fear to look at Impa who stood at the foot of my bed. The trace of a smile on her face put me at ease, I didn't realise I was tense until my body sagged into the bed.

"Link? Can… Can I ask you something?"

I tore my gaze from Impa to Zelda's conflicted face, an unfamiliar feeling rose in the pit of my stomach. I didn't like the sound of her voice, I wanted to be afraid of what she asked me, but at the same time, I didn't like how she sounded so unsure of herself. She has already done so much for me, if she really meant to cause me harm I figured she would have done it by now, so if I could help her by answering a question it was the least I could do.

"I know you probably don't want to bring this up, but I really need to know the truth. There is no one here but us three and no matter what you say I won't think or treat you any different."

The feeling of dread rose, I looked away while I braced myself for whatever she wanted to ask, a part of me wanted to refuse but I knew I didn't really have a choice when it came to the Queen of Hyrule if she demanded something of me I would have no choice but to obey. Zelda squeezed my hand for comfort but it did little to calm my uneasy feeling.

"Ganon…" She started, pausing unsure of how to continue.

I couldn't control the shaking of my body at the mention of his name, I know Zelda said he was locked away and I believe her it just wasn't that easy to forget the horrors of living under his care.

"Is... is he really your f-father?" Zelda paused when I tensed; somehow, I knew she would ask something like that. "He isn't here to influence your answer, please tell me the truth Link. I just find it hard to believe someone as pure hearted as you is related to him."

My gaze shot to hers in shock. How could she think of me as pure hearted? I paused my train of thought when I saw the pleading and sadness in her eyes, that look… She was pulling my heartstrings so much that it almost hurt, with just that one look, she could hypnotise me and I would have no choice but to succumb to her will. I knew she was desperate for an answer it was all there in her eyes. As if I was being controlled, almost against my will my head slowly shook once left, once right, I was still unable to look away.

"I-I knew, there was something that wouldn't let me believe something as ludicrous as that. Will you say it; please I need to hear your voice?"

I knew she tried to hide the relief in her voice but in my hypnotic state, I still caught it, but she wanted me to speak. I couldn't, I'm not allowed to, and yet I'd already spoke to her before. Everything I'd been taught, every beating I'd ever took she was making it seem as if it were nothing. I wanted to, I wanted to pour my heart out, but fear was holding me back. I was afraid, if only she could understand what it was like to have your throat blister and burn every time you spoke. So much that you were weak for weeks unable to eat or drink, only kept alive by Ganon forcibly pouring water down your throat. No I wouldn't go through that again, I couldn't.

It was ok for Zelda she wasn't afraid of anything, I looked away shutting my eyes I was a coward forever destined to live in Ganon's shadow. The darkness behind my eyelids began to morph in to pictures, memories of everything that had happened since I was brought to the castle. Zelda's face when she saw my wounds for the first time, stopping Ganon's whip, seeing me hurt time after time, standing up to protect me even if she was afraid. Wait what? I thought Zelda wasn't afraid of anything, but she had faced her fears… for me.

I opened my eyes to look at Zelda in a new light, whatever obstacle was in her way no matter how big or small she always managed to overcome it. She never backed down even when the odds were against her, even when she was afraid, always there to rise up to anything. She truly was worthy to be called the Queen of Hyrule. Gazing into her eyes gave me courage I never knew I had, I found myself opening my mouth and the words pouring out before I could stop them.

"N-No, he isn't."

"Unbelievable!"

Simultaneously our heads shot to Impa who had spoken; for once, I could see clear emotion on her face. Shock.

"What is it Impa?" Zelda asked while stroking that back of my hand with her thumb.

"I didn't actually think you would speak." Impa said never taking her eyes off me. "I was having my doubts that you could. Zelda really is a good influence for you."

I ducked my head to hide the blush that rose to my cheeks, out of the corner of my eye I saw her do the same. Of course, I noticed her hand never strayed from mine. Zelda recovered first directing another question towards me, I hope she didn't expect me to talk too much my throat was sore from the lack of use.

"Then why did you agree? Where did Ganon get that idea from anyway?"

Even with my newfound courage, hearing his name still sent shivers down my spine.

"I-I never knew my biological father." I whispered. I wiped the tears I could feel building up in my eyes before they had the chance to fall. "My mother…"

I couldn't finish my sentence; just thinking about my mother caused the dam to break. I looked away ashamed as the tears poured down my face. I barely noticed Zelda move, pulling me to chest, and kissing the top of my head. I sobbed into her chest until I could no more.

"She… She would always try to hide me whenever he was there. Even when I was so young I could sense the evil vibes he admitted."

I couldn't do this; it was opening old wounds that was still so raw. There was a small sense of freedom just revealing that small bit of information, but it hurt so much. Even with what I went through with Ganon the pain he inflicted could never compare to the emotional pain I felt right now.

Every time I could feel my courage slipping Zelda seemed to sense it to as she tightened her arms even more in her protective embrace.

"Shh, it's ok Link. You can tell me another time, I hate seeing you upset."

My heart did another backflip, what was she doing to me? I swear if I hadn't spent as much time with her as I had, I would believe she had enchanted me or something. I've never felt this feeling before, but I never want it to end. I could feel her fingers through my hair again, and whatever sadness I was feeling before vanished, this time the muscles in my jaw worked perfectly I couldn't help closing my eyes as a goofy grin rose upon my lips.

Writing like that is a little different for me so I apologise if that chapter was terrible, I do try.