Hello lovelies! Here's another chappy! I hope it's long enough because I felt like the past have been rather short. I don't like short.
I don't own LOZ
Chapter 10: Beaches and Surprises
The greatest evil is physical pain. ~ Saint Augustine
My mind has been in the gutter for the last couple of days. It was probably because of the huge assignment Professor Horwell laid onto us in our zoology class (which to me, is a mega waste of a class). Somewhere deep inside of me I really knew the main cause for my distressed mind was the absence of Link. I hated myself with a burning passion when my mind went adrift thinking about the blue-eyed boy. Did I not learn from the past to never trust guys?
But alas, it did unease me greatly knowing he hasn't been in school for the past week and a half! It seemed like he all but dispersed into thin air.
It was that day when we had to go to the principals office that I had last set my eyes upon him. Did he get in trouble? Were his parents angry with him? It just didn't seem fair that he would be blamed for something he didn't do.
It was to the point that I ask several people where Link lived to check in on him and make sure he was alright or even alive! However it didn't surprise me in the least when each individual I questioned had no answer for where he lived.
A cough behind me pulled me back to reality, realizing I was still in Professor Syrups class. I hardly knew what was happening as I struggled to keep my thoughts on the back burner.
Professor Syrup was quite a sight through some eyes. She had unruly green hair and sickly-yellow skin that made me concern for her health. The lady also had a ungodly-like size of a 'beauty mark' on her chin that reminded me of a witch. If that didn't top off my suspicions, perhaps it was the class she taught, chemicals and potion class.
I leaned my elbows on my desk and cradled my head, sucking on my lower lip.
'What a drag of a day, no I take that back, what a drag of a week!'
If it wasn't bad enough Link was M.I.A, Malon has also been out of the picture as well. Her distant cousin Ingo was getting married in Eastern Hills, a far off place I never even heard of.
I was instantly relived when she called me and said she would be back in time for Millies party.
The final bell rang, signaling for all students depart for the week. Thankfully I didn't get any unexpected run ins with a certain blond-hair, red eye boy.
I took my time in returning home, not in any rush to be greeted with silence. I avoided returning home a lot now.
Call me crazy but I swear by Nayrus name that place was haunted, every time I went there it seemed like bad luck followed me.
It was later that night that Malon called me to catch up on what was happening at school and, most importantly, how I was handling by myself. Truth be told, I really did love how Malon constantly worried about me and always barged into my life. It made me feel like I was never alone even when I really was. A lot of my girl-friends like Midna and Ilia didn't understand how I could tolerate Malon always interfering with my life but I absolutely loved it. Without Malon, I would never be able to make my own decisions. I know that sounded sad but it was partially true, I let people walk all over me when I was alone.
Now as I was sitting on top of my kitchen counter eating chips and talking with Mal, I could now understand why I always kept her with me since grade school.
"Yeah so Ingo tripped and landed flat on has face after the reception! I was dying laughing." Malon prattled on, voice quivering with giggles.
I smirked and picked at the lint on my sock while cradling my cell phone between my head and shoulder.
"Poor Ingo even when it's his big day, he still gets the crappy end of the stick." I popped another chip into my mouth before leaning against the wall.
"Tell me about it," Malon murmured, "so your ready for Millies birthday party?"
I scrunched up my nose in disagreement even though Malon couldn't see it, "eh I don't know Mal, seems like any other party." I knew that was a complete and utter falsification but I couldn't help it, I really had no desire in going to Millies 18th birthday party.
"Are you on some drug? Of course the party's going to be big!" Malon exclaimed, "I bet a TV station will be there, hmm do you think I should get my hair done before we go I don't want to look bad on the tube."
"Well I don't think that will be necessary-"
"Perhaps I should get a mani-pedi done too? I really need to get a tan before we go, I would look so deathly pale on TV that would look disgusting." Malon kept babbling on, unaware of my protest.
What is this girl talking about? Getting a tan before she goes to the beach, that's probably the most craziest thing that redhead conjured up!
"Mal you're fine, there wont be any TV stations there so you don't have to tan or do the other stuff."
I head Malons voice hum over the receiver, "hmm I guess you're right, but if there is a TV station there and I look like dog doo doo then I'm holding this against you for ever and ever."
"Sure Mal."
"Well just be ready tomorrow okay, I'm picking you up around 10 AM and I don't want to be late, there's bound to be a lot of food there!" Malons voice roased with excitement when she commented on the food.
"Okay fine, but I'm only going because you're making me, understand?"
I heard her chuckle, "or because you want to see a boy with blue eyes and blonde hair."
Before I could yell at Malon, she already hung up.
I fished around in the refrigerator and decided on whether or not I wanted to bring some food and beverages.
I 'hmmed' and placed my hand on my hip before shaking my head. Millie was probably going to have a lot of food there, not point in bringing extra weight.
I closed the fridge and stretched my hands far above my head, bending my back slightly. I just didn't understand why my whole body ached today, I really thought I slept well last night.
I walked to the bathroom and glanced at myself in the mirror, looking for any last minute preparations or do-over's.
I curled my hair today and slipped a white with purple polka-dot flower on the left side next to my ear. I replaced my (still) missing necklace with a small gold key that belonged to my grandmother. Sure it wasn't as nice as my other necklace but it would do for the moment.
For now, I wore a strapless white top that had a small gold and green rhinestone shape flower in the middle and baby blue shorts to accompany with it. Despite Malons protest, I wore white sandals. No way was I wearing heels in the sand no matter what Malon said.
I did a small once-over, secretly pleased at how my clothes clung to my body, making my hips (and yes my chest) have a slight curve to it.
A car horn outside caught my attention and I walked over to the window to spot Malon in her car.
I grabbed my beach bag, cell phone and my glasses before slipping out the door and locking it. Once in the car I turned to see Malon grinning at me, baring her pearly whites.
"Well well look who got all dressed up for Link?"
My cheeks burned at the statement, "Mal! No."
She fake pouted, "come on Zel I can so see him looking at you 24/7! The boy wants you back so it's not unrequited love!"
"Mal you're reprehensible and you don't care what you speak." I stated dully.
She merely shrugged before getting onto the main road, "someone has to be in the friendship."
I dropped the subject all together and instead focused on what was going to happen at the beach.
There was most definitely going to be a good amount of people there from my school which I was really not in the mood for. I already had to bear them for six hours, why would I want to see them for a couple hours more.
I turned to speak to Malon, taking notice at what she was wearing simultaneously. She wore a deep yellow halter top fit with a white skirt and yellow flip flops. Her belt had a M engraved on it and, although it had a country style to her outfit, the whole thing fitted her well.
"I like your belt Mal, get it from the wedding?"
She instantly brightened up, "Yup! Ingo and Maya gave them out after the wedding."
I nodded, "aren't the guest suppose to give the newlyweds a gift, not the other way around?"
She shrugged, still beaming because someone notice her belt already, "don't know and don't care! I'm just happy I got a new accessory!"
We arrived at Lake Hylia a little around 10:30 AM. Already the sun was scorching, forcing Malon to put up the windows and crank the A.C. We hopped out of the car and starting gathering our rightful beach equipment.
Once I finished, I leaned against the car to wait for Malon who was at the moment having trouble with her beach chair.
"Need help?"
She grunted before speaking, "nah I'm good, this dang chair is just pulling at my leg." She thought about what she said and started giggling, "get it! 'pulling at my leg' as in it's a chair and it has legs!"
I gave her a crazy look, not quite catching her so-called 'funny joke.'
"Mal, you're crazy."
"But like really! A chair with legs…" She tried to explain but to no avail.
I shook my head and looked over towards the beach.
Even though it's called Lake Hylia, there is absolutely no trace of a lake in that ocean. In our history textbook though, it explains how once it really was a basin and in fact Zoras resided here. Hard to believe considering how large the bank is now. I guess after many years, the waters forceful tide crumpled the walls that surrounded it. Not that anybody was complaining, now it was a open pass way for boats and travelers to enter much more easily.
I looked over and up to the sun momentarily before looking away, not wanting to hurt my eyes even though I was wearing sunglasses. Another odd thing about Lake Hylia was how it was always sunny and warm here. It may be at a freezing temperature back in Castletown but that meant nothing here. It was always blazing with heat and the humidity was always at its highest.
"Come on Mal I'm not getting any younger."
Malon appeared next to me, now holding the chair and her bag.
"Oh please Zel, you're one of the youngest in our class."
Also another fact, I was still 17 while most of my classmates were 18, some were even 19!
I started the trip down to the party, "come on come on, don't wanna be late!"
"Aw does someone want to see Link?" Malon said in a flirtatious way, now matching my pace.
I side glanced at her, not taking the bait, "nope, just want the food."
Malon huffed, "oh sure."
We reached the cream-colored sand and instantly I jumped, racing to put my sandals back on.
"Hot hot hot!" Malon cried out next to me.
"No kidding right!" I was practically hopping around trying to fight my sandals on, not caring that I looked like a child.
Malon looked over and grinned, "oh not that but THAT!"
She grabbed my shoulders and turned me towards the outskirts of the water, where all our friends were.
"What are you talking ab-"
Link was there without a shirt on. Link. No shirt. DAMN. I looked away and ignored my hot cheeks.
'I mean wow look at that ocean….'
"The ocean? Oh I know it looks pretty." I struggles to say without giving myself away.
Malon rolled her eyes, "oh please girl you were eyeing him up, don't lie."
I smiled at her innocently, "what ever do you mean Mal?"
She raised one eyebrow before smirking and turning towards the beach, "hey Link!"
'I hate you Malon.'
"Stop!" I pushed her hard, ending with her on the soft sand and laughing hard.
I placed both hands on my hips and leaned down towards her, "I hate you," I whispered violently.
She was still laughing obnoxiously when I casted a look over to my left, noticing Link was staring at us with a confused look etched on his face.
I looked away quickly and grabbed Malons elbow, tugging her back to her feet.
She was still giggling madly while I collected her stuff off the ground.
"Come on you psycho." I muttered over my shoulder to her as I made my way to the party.
She skipped right past me, smiling like a eight year old, "thanks for holding my stuff Zel!" She responded before running off.
"Hey wait!" I shouted after her but to no account. She was already hopping around Saria and Millie, eagerly telling them about what just happened.
I growled to myself and walked- or hobbled considering the heavy load- towards the gathering.
"That no good, crazy little son of a-"
"You okay?" I looked up and saw Link walking over towards me, still shirtless might I add. I kept my eyes on his face and only his face, not once halting my pace.
"Dandy," I gritted out and re-gripped Malons chair.
"Here let me grab that," Link said and before I could stop him, he was already taking Malons chair and bag from my hands.
"Oh um thanks," I stuttered out, rubbing my red mark hands that the chair caused.
We started walking to the ocean line once more before I spoke up.
"I didn't know you knew Millie?" I thought about what I said and almost grumbled out loud.
'Wow Zel, make it look like you're a overprotected girlfriend much?'
Wait did I say girlfriend?
Link didn't think anything of it and responded nonchalantly, "yeah we're in the same class."
"Nice," Nice? Really…
We finally reached the others, which in this case, about fifty or so people.
Millie asked her father to close off part of the beach so she could hold her party here. It didn't seem likely that would happen but it came true. Maybe because Millies family was one of the richest in Hyrule or because her father was one of the councilmen for Hyrule. Who knows, I'm just happy I get to go to the beach. And eat.
I also knew Millie since before I could walk since both of our fathers, at the time, were both partners in the business incorporations. Most of my days were either at Millies house or her traveling over to mine for years. It was up until her father got into politics that Millie stopped coming over. Still, we both kept our friendship strong over the years even though we both have different people to hang out with.
"Zelda!" Millie shouted over the music before running over towards me.
I smiled and dropped my stuff before Millie flung herself at me. I stumbled a bit before regaining my balanced and laughed out, equally happy seeing her.
"Mill! How was Sunken City?" Millie had recently went on a month trip to Sunken City with her parents. I really did miss her when she wasn't around in school.
"Awesome! It was like a sauna there!" She chirped before letting go of me and backing away.
I looked at her and noticed her little make over. Millie was wearing a short whit sun dress and high heels (don't ask why) with her hair half up. She had light blue eyes and a nice toned skin with a sharp nose and small lips. She was a petite girl that was always cheery despite coming from such a wealthy family. One would think she would be stuck up but that was quite the opposite.
"Well I'm glad you're back, I was stuck with Malon the whole time," I said jokingly.
"Hey!" Malon came marching up and narrowed her eyes, "you should be lucky to even grace my presence!"
I mocked bowed and feigned a look of hurt, "you're right Malon, you're like the Goddess herself."
She crossed her arms and looked up, "you got that right."
Millie crawled in between us and smiled at me, "but I'm still better."
"You little!" Malon glared.
Millie ran off with Malon trailing behind. I laughed at their childishness and grabbed my belongings, starting off to the pile of presents that bombarded the table.
Reaching inside my bag I pulled out my present and placed in gingerly on the table.
'I hope Mill will like it.'
I turned back and spotted Saria and Midna with Malon who now stopped chasing Millie.
Walking up to them I heard them laughing at what Malon said. Good goddess what if Malon is talking about the incident with Link?
"… and I said pulling at my leg! Get it as in a chair with legs!" Malon was saying while Midna was holding her stomach from laughing so hard and Saria giggled.
I rolled my eyes and smiled, "Mal come on, that was like twenty minutes ago!"
"And it will be funny twenty years from now!" Malon countered.
"Sure what ever helps-"
"And lookie here," Malon looked over my shoulder. I turned around and spotted Link standing a few feet away talking with Mido.
Mido.
That little-
"Go talk to him!" Malon said happily.
"No thanks Mal." I wasn't in the mood to talk with Link and that traitor!
I have no proof that it was in fact Mido that told Sheik but I had a feeling that little…stupid head… told on me!
"Someone shy," Malon fake pouted and started tugging me towards the two guys, "come on!"
"No really Mal I don't wan-"
"Aw Zel, you'll never get his attention by hiding!"
I twisted my arm out of her grip and took a step back, "not right now Mal."
She gave me a confused look, "okay?" Before she took a look over at the two.
She looked back at me, "is it because of Mido because I can kick his-"
"No I just want to go for a swim!" I said quickly before speed walking over to the spot Malon and I had our towels and umbrella. I noticed Midna, Saria, Millie and a few others also sloppily threw their stuff over here.
I proceeded to dig around my bag and came up with my sun glasses holder. I was not in the mood to ruin my new sunglasses with sand or someone stepping on them. I just bought them and they were much too expensive.
Placing them in there and putting it back in my bag, I saw Malon come into my line of vision.
"Something wrong Zel?" she knelt down and cocked her head.
I shook my head and smiled, "I wanna go for a swim, the sun is killing me."
She smiled, "if it's killing you then what do you think it's doing to me!" She grabbed her red hair and shook it, glaring at it evilly.
I laughed and got up, turning towards the water.
I looked over to Malon, "you gonna come with me?"
She nodded and got up, "hell yes, this sun is really getting to me now." She whined. I flickered her nose and started taking out the flower that still occupied my hair.
"No whining Mal," I said jokingly.
"Ow!" She yelped and grabbed her nose.
I placed my flower on my towel and stared at Malon, "ready?"
"Yup!" She said eagerly, already forgetting about her nose. She proceeded taking off her shirt and skirt, all the while fussing because her shirt was stuck to her belt.
I looked behind me and saw everybody talking and dancing to the music, some, meaning the guys, were even watching Malon undress.
'Nobody's swimming, how droll. And now we have a audience while we strip.' I thought bitterly, 'great.'
Malon placed her clothes next to her bag and looked at me, "come on Zel get undressed!"
I huffed out, "maybe if they weren't looking!" I thrusted my thumb over my shoulder, indicating the guys.
Malon looked over my her shoulder before smirking and looking back to me, "so put on a show girl."
I rolled my eyes, "Mal stop, you're acting like-"
"I'm acting rational, they want to watch something they can't get." She bumped my hip, "come on Zel, do something un-Zelda like!"
'Un-Zelda like? Hmmm…'
I turned around and faced the guys before grabbing the edge of my shirt and taking it off, slowly might I add. I heard Malon laughing her butt of but I took no notice, this was much too fun.
I grabbed my shorts and pulled them down, doing a little dance with my hips to get them off. At long last I kicked off my sandals before turning back to the water, placing my hands on my hips.
Malon was practically crying at this point and placed her head on my shoulder.
"HA! ZEL!" She choked out, "you're awesome."
I smiled at her, happy that I wasn't blushing like a mad woman.
I took note of her bathing suit then. She was wearing a orange bathing suit set with little ruffles around the top of her bottoms. A small cursive M took up the left side of her top.
"I like your bathing suit Mal." I said cheerfully.
She winked at me, "loving yours too Zel."
I looked down at mine, actually taking notice at what I was wearing.
I had on a white strapless top that had a small triforce engraved in the middle. It had gold rhinestones on it and at the end of every side, one rhinestone that matched the color of the goddesses. A blue rhinestone on the lower left, a green one on the lower right and a red rhinestone at the top. I hope it wasn't too much but in the end I fell in love with the way it looked.
I also sported a white and yellow stripped bottoms that were tied into a bow on both sides.
I looked up and back to Mal, "thanks!"
She grinned, "the goddesses much be so proud of you," she said before flicking the triforce.
I elbowed her before walking to the shore line.
Touching the water, I instantly retreated. "Man that is like icicles."
Mal took a step in and shuddered.
"Yuk, cold."
I nodded and wiped my forehead which was now layered with sweat, "well I can't be in the heat anymore."
Malon nodded before looking over her shoulder and gasping, moving to her right a little
I looked at her questionably, "what's wrong Mal- GODDESSES!"
I was picked up by the waist and thrown into the freezing cold water, going underwater momentarily. I broke through the surface and sputtered out the unwanted water that was in my mouth. Looking over I saw Malon at the shore laughing and clutching her stomach before I looked to my left and saw Mikau grinning cheekily at me.
"MIKAU!" I yelled before splashing him. He put his arm up to block the water before laughing like crazy.
"HA! Oh Zel you should of seen your face!" He laughed hard before placing a shock look on his face.
I fake pouted before swimming on my back, kicking water at Mikau with my legs.
"I don't like you anymore." I stated, still swimming away. He laughed before going on his back and swimming next to me.
"Really now?" He chuckled.
I huffed out and looked up at the sun, "really really."
He sobered up and looked over at me, "come on Zel it was a joke."
I smiled, "I know, I just wanted to see you look guilty. It worked." I teased back.
He stuck his tongue out in response.
"What a childish move." I played back.
He shrugged and looked at the shore, still swimming on his back. "There's something I need to tell you Zel."
"Huh?" I looked over to him.
Mikau looked over at me, "it's pretty obvious, Link likes you." He stated plainly, yet his eyes had a intensity to them.
My cheeks burned up immediately and I looked away and towards the beach. I could see Malon and Ralis talking at the shore of the water, both having their backs to us.
I didn't spot Link anywhere in the large group and wondered if he went to the restroom.
"W-What do you mean?" I looked back to Mikau and stopped swimming on my back, now floating.
Mikau mimicked my move and grinned, "I needed to get you alone so I could tell you that he likes you Zel!"
I looked away and bit my lip, "no he doesn't Mik."
He rolled his eyes, "oh please don't be a dummy Zelda." I looked back at him when he said my full name, he never said my whole name unless he was serious or mad.
"Well I-"
"Zel!" I looked over and saw Malon, Midna and Millie trudging in the water towards us.
Mikau sighed next to me, "Zel really, I know he likes you." He looked over at the girls before quickly looking at me, "be nice to him, he thinks you don't like him because of your attitude."
I felt a spark of something flicker inside me. What was it? Guilt? I really did feel guilty at what Mikau said and really hoped that what he just said was not true. Link thought I hated him? But I really didn't! I was always joking around couldn't he tell!
I gave a small sigh before smiling at Mikau, "I'll try Mik. I'll find him soon."
He took that as an apology and smirked, "there ya go Zel," before splashing me full in the face, most of it getting in my mouth.
"MIKAU!" I shouted after him as he swam away.
I didn't stumble out of the water until much later and already I was in need of a nap. With the sun blaring down on me and exercising my legs in the water, I wasn't in the mood to do anything else.
I got to Malons blanket and laid down on my stomach, relived that she brought the umbrella too.
I heard the distant crashing of the waves on the rocks to my left and a cry from a seagull. The laughter of all my friends were filing up the air from the ocean. After Malon and Millie came in to join me, almost everybody came trampling in too. I still didn't see Link in the large crowd and kept scanning the beach in hopes of spotting him. My mind kept getting preoccupied though what with everybody playing football and volleyball in the water that I soon forgot about looking for him.
That sparked another guilty conscious gnawing at my stomach. I should have looked for him harder or even got out of the water to go look for him. Did I not listen to Mikau? I mean really, the kid liked me and here I am, laying on my stomach and falling asleep.
I forced myself onto my elbows and looked to my right, seeing scatters of people talking, the large stereo blasting music and the table full of food that was nearly gone. No Link though…
I got up and scanned once more before coming up empty handed. Sighing in defeat, I grabbed a silk white mini skirt that I brought along and put it on. I turned towards the rocks which was the opposite side of the party and began walking.
"Zel!" I heard Malon yell.
I looked over and saw her on Taels shoulders, in the midst of a cucco-fight.
I waved her away and smiled, "I'm just going for a little walk."
She nodded, still looking a little uneasy before Saria who was on Midos shoulders ambushed her. I wasn't surprised when Malon easily countered and threw Saria into the water.
I kept walking until an idea struck me. Turning around quickly I walked towards the crowded party and dodge everybody. Finally getting to the other side I took a long look around and spotted Link!
'Finally!'
My excitement dropped a lot when I saw Romani and Veran were with him. I put my chin up and balled my fist, making my way over to the trio.
'Nothing is going to stand in my way,' I thought stubbornly, 'not even these dimwits.'
The three were standing in a circle looking out at the sea talking about something I had no interest in when I came walking up. Link spotted me first and I saw something light up in his eyes. Call me crazy but I was beginning to take heed of Mikaus words.
"Link," I stated firmly, ignoring the ferocious glares the other two were giving me, "can we talk?"
He looked at the two and I instantly started sweating over the fact that he would decline me. How embarrassing would that outcome be.
"Sure," he stated before looking at Romani then Veran, "you girls okay with that?"
Veran only huffed while Romani placed a hand on her hip, "I suppose so." She shot me a glare which I hardly gave a second look.
He politely excused himself before walking over towards me. I felt ecstatic that Link left those two, it had to mean something right?
I smiled at him and started backtracking towards the large group, wanting to get away from everybody. I was beyond happy that Link was with me for some odd reason, perhaps because I was distressed that he went home or because I saw him with the other girls.
Jealousy.
That word came throbbing into my head and I instantly recoiled at the absurd idea. No ways was I jealous! it was only Link and besides, he liked me therefore he had no feelings for the other girls! I hated that thought that came into my head, thinking Link would ever like a girl that took advantage of his feelings to make themselves satisfied.
If I was to, in any way, like Link then I would never use his infatuation just so I wouldn't feel a spark of anger.
We moved past the group and was now at the spot Malon and I occupied. Retracing my steps, we kept moving towards the rocks in silence.
I looked at the others and saw Malons mouth a gap, a happy surprise on her face for what I just did. I could picture her saying 'very un-Zelda like.'
Yeah, very very un-Zelda like.
I also say Mikau with Lulu give me a thumbs up, happy with my decision to seek Link out.
Yes I may have gotten Link to take a walk with me but now I was stumped, what in Dins name was I going to do now?
"Was there a particular reason as to why and where we are going?" Links voice echoed through me.
I looked at him and smiled, "I don't know I just wanted to take a walk and needed someone to talk with." Gez do I have a lot of confidence at the moment or what?
Link took this as a appropriate response and continued walking by my side.
We made it past the rocks and around the corner, away from the sound and blocking my view of the people. I looked around us, there was a lot of rocks in this territory and small crevices in between that crabs and starfish tend to hide in. I started walking over to the rocks and hopped onto one.
"What are you doing?" I heard Links voice not too far off.
Not looking behind me I jumped onto another one then another.
"Jumping on rocks," I spoke happily, "what does it seem like?"
I heard him sigh, "you're going to get hurt."
I stopped and turned around, noticing he was still standing on the sand.
"Come on!" I ushered him on.
He took a step forward but stopped himself, hesitating for a moment.
He looked over towards the now-hidden party behind the rocks then back to me, "maybe we should get back."
I took a step back, looking at him questionably, "why, I mean there is nothing important we have to get back for." The cake wasn't going to be served for a while and the presents were still on the table, why would he want to get back so quickly? The same feeling came back to me, making me wonder if Link wanted to get back to Romani and Veran.
Did he really like them? Did he even want to spend time with me in the first place?
I tried to kick out those feelings from my stomach and forced myself to think about what Mikau said.
'Link likes me okay? Link likes me.'
He still stayed were he was, putting his hands in his bathing suit pockets and looking at me. "People will wonder where we are."
"Let them wonder!" I shouted and before he could respond I started hopping from rock to rock, distancing each other.
I wasn't in the mood to fight with my inner thoughts about Links feelings. But what if he really had no feeling for me? What if he felt embarrassed to be alone with me?
That thought alone caused me to suck in a sharp breath and not think about what I was doing.
My foot lost its balance before I could register what happened and I started tumbling over the slippery rock.
I heard Link yell my name before I fell off all together. I don't know how high the rock was but before long, a sharp pain took over my right ankle and my arm started pulsing in pain.
I landed on my feet hard in a squatting position before my back hit the sharp rock behind me. I squeezed my eyes shut and gripped at my ankle not really thinking about the consequences.
"Ow!" I yelped quietly and took my hand off, instead inspecting at the damage.
The skin was scraped off entirely which made me want to vomit at the image but I really needed to know if anything was stuck in it. I could see that my ankle was in fact broken by the way a lump was almost protruding on the right side. Good goddesses! My bone snapped out of place!
I looked away and bit my lip because of the pain.
I also didn't miss the ever-ending flow of blood coming from my ankle and arm.
"Zelda!" I heard Link yell.
I looked up and took notice of how high these rocks really were. It could have been at least 13 feet high! Links face peered over the rock before I heard him swear quietly.
"Are you okay?" His voice was laced with worry.
"Yeah sure, I'm great!" I bit back angrily. The pain was becoming a burden already, making me loose my patients and I felt bad that I got so mean to him.
He ignored my rude comment and jumped across the large gap to the rock in front of me. It was much shorter and so Link jumped down to my level before rushing over to my side.
He knelt down and outstretched his arm to my ankle. I immediately moved my injured foot out of reach and looked at him hard, "don't touch it. Please."
His jaw moved and I could see he was fighting on whether or not to listen. His stubborn side won though and he once again reached out.
"I'll be gentle don't worry." I didn't move away this time so he took hold of my lower calf and lifted it slowly.
He cursed once more before tracing the lump on my ankle. I bit my lip once more and gripped his arm.
"Stop, please it hurts." I begged him.
He sighed before placing my foot onto the rock underneath us and looked at my left shoulder.
"Your arm." He stated before moving to my left side and grabbing hold of it. I looked down and saw a large gash that started from my shoulder and ended just above the elbow.
Link got up and regained his balance before looking down at me, "I told you doing this would end in a destructive result."
I crossed my arms but winced when I put pressure on my shoulder, "you don't have to yell at me okay?" I replied brutally and looked away.
"If you just listen to me-"
"Just stop! Okay I get it but right now I don't give a damn!" I tried to get up but failed horribly, Link watching me all the while.
Without a word, he walked over to my good arm and grabbed hold of it. He placed it over his shoulder and slowly raised me up to my feet. I spontaneously raised my ankle and hobbled on my left foot.
"Great," I blew out a strand of hair that was between my eyes but it fell back onto my face, "what a party."
Link didn't respond but using his free hand, tucked the strand of hair behind my ear.
I looked to my left and attempted to hide my blush that invaded my cheeks.
We started walking towards the small opening the two rocks formed that went out to the sandy beach.
I didn't even make it that far before I stopped walking and leaned over, feeling extremely nauseas.
"You okay?" Link asked, a hint of worry forming.
I nodded wordlessly, still bending over before I straightened myself and tried to walk once more.
'Come on Zel, almost there.' I told myself, 'just don't faint or vomit!'
I took a deep breath before I stopped once more, "Link I really cant do it, please I need to sit." I hated how I sounded weak and I bet a million rupees Link was getting agitated with how much I whined.
Instead of letting me sit, he took my arm that was around his neck and placed it back by my side. He then proceeded to bend down and tucked his arm under my thighs.
"Link what are you-oof!" I feel back into his arm and was promptly lifted to Links chest, bridal style.
He took great caution in not touching my arm with his fingers and slid them down to my forearm.
"We can't stop now Zel, you'll never get up once you're down." He stated, walking onto the sand.
"Thanks," I grumbled out.
We didn't speak until we were around the sharp rocks and I could see everybody. By now the sun was sinking down and the sky had a bright orange and red color to it.
'Just how long were we gone for?'
Malon spotted us first. She was all smiles dancing with Mikau and in midst spin she spotted us. She stopped quickly and her face changed from ecstatic to horror before running over to us, Mikau only inches behind.
"ZEL!" She cried out and stopped in front of us.
Mikau looked on worriedly, "Are you ok-"
"Of course she isn't okay you dummy! Look at her!" Malon screeched out.
"Mal," I said reassuringly, "It's okay I'm fine-"
"No Zel! No no!" She balled her fist up, "you see Mikau, I TOLD you this was a bad idea!"
'Bad idea?'
"What do you mean bad idea?" I looked at her with a intense stare, "Mal what do you mean?"
Link, who was still carrying me, shuffled slightly. "Can we talk about this later, I need to get you-"
"No wait I want to know-"
Malon stepped forward, "you're not bringing her anywhere, I can do it!" She reached out for me but Link stepped back.
I asked once more, "um hello? I'd like to know about this idea-"
"I'm already carrying her and my car is closer okay? I can handle this." Links voice rouse.
By now some people were looking over and making their way to us, worry and curiosity etched on their faces.
Malon crossed her arms, "oh just like you handled watching over her huh?" She rolled her eyes, "look what happened!" She yelled, pointing to my ankle.
"Guys really I'm feeling kind of dizzy-"
"Hey! It wasn't my fault okay! She was jumping on the rocks and fell much too quickly!" Link yelled back.
I closed my eyes briefly, my head was aching and I felt both drowsy and nauseas for some unknown reason.
"Please guys I really don't feel good-"
Nobody heard me as they kept interrupting me. Link and Malon were still yelling at each other, Mikau was trying to hold Malon back and all the onlookers were too digested in the fight than me.
'Goddesses please end this!'
"… and so give me Zelda!" Malon yelled and pushed Mikau away.
Link pressed me tighter to him and on any other day I would of loved it but right now I didn't want anybody touching me.
"Stop Malon you can barely carry her!"
I gulped down whatever it was that was traveling up my throat and closed my eyes wearily.
"I can and I will!" Malon walked closer before finally looking at me. Her eyes became wide and she looked concerned.
"Zelda are you okay?" She leaned down in front of me.
I tried to form a word but my mouth was dry. It felt like I was a billion pounds and I could barely move my arm.
Before I could do anything else, the goddesses answered my silent prayer.
The last thing I saw was both Malon and Links face hovering over me, both looking worried, before I blacked out.
Sunken City- Oracle of Ages
Veran- Oracle of Ages
This is kind of a filler, I'm just lazy today.
R&R and have a nice summer!