Ok ok, it's been a long time. I am back though : D
Here we go!
Link's POV
He stared blankly at Zelda for a few seconds, then the full implications of the situation dawned upon him. He started to get up, "well what do we do?" he asked simply. He wasn't sure where his emotions were at for the moment so he kept calm. "I honestly don't know Link" she said tearing; worried what Link would say. He looked at her, his eyes feigned affection and he sympathised with her. It remained like that for a while; just looking at each other figuring out what the other was feeling like. Eventually though they had to come to terms, "maybe we let a close friend look after the baby? Or maybe you look after it? I can't though, I will love the baby but I can be her custodian, I am sorry" he replied sadly.
"I understand Link, tell Malon, I am sure she will understand" she replied with newfound confidence. "Leran, you can come in now! Zelda wishes to talk to you" Link smiled encouragingly at the young prince and the prince smiled back.
He nodded and turned around to walk out, he breathed out and in the fresh air, many of the guards had twisted smiles on their faces, trying to hide their amusement. Link resented that but he continued out of the castle, he played Epona's song and sure enough the loyal horse came, "nice to see you bud" he smiled at her. She neighed her response and they rode back the ranch.
Malon's POV
She heard Epona running towards the ranch, which could mean only one thing...
She turned around to see Link rushing towards her and before she could even smile he had swept her off her feet raining kisses upon her. She looked up at him dreamily but she snapped out of it quickly, "what took you so long" she said in the cutest voice she could muster. He laughed and explained how he had escorted a prince from another kingdom to Hyrule and basically how he was giving Zelda some love interests. Malon looked at him quizzically, she knew him well enough to see something was wrong. Behind the beautiful blue eyes which showed happiness and love she could see a horror, something Link didn't want to deal with. "What's wrong Link" she asked him worryingly. His face darkened slightly but he carried her to her room and he explained there.
He went straight to the point, "Malon, Zelda is pregnant, and I'm the father" he said bluntly but Malon could hear the tremble in his voice. She looked at him, her heart in her eyes; "it wasn't your fault, and I know someone who could take care of the baby if you or Zelda think it is required" she said lovingly. Link looked down at her diminutive form. He hadn't really taken the moment to realise how small she was but her small form contained a big heart and Link loved her for that. He smiled at her, "you're my best friend you know" he said casually.
She grinned, "You're more than a best friend to me" she replied back mischievously. They laughed together and realised that it was still afternoon out and being in bed wasn't really the place to be at that time. A plan formed in her mind, "do you want to go out on a picnic?" she asked him archly, Link raised an eyebrow and thought about it for a moment, "at Lake Hylia perhaps" he suggested.
Malon couldn't agree more, it was a beautiful setting for a picnic, especially with a lover. Malon setup the basket and filled it with food she had made herself, Link knew how much of a good cook she was and he was proud of her in a way. Arm in arm they walked across the now safe Hyrule Field and talked to each other and overall just giving each other the company each wanted. They walked to Lake Hylia and sat down on the small hill and laid the mat over, Link dug in viciously, he realised he was very hungry and Malon watched him. She thought it was cute how he ate; she turned her attention the sandwich she picked up and started eating it, ducks came up to them eyeing the bread hopefully. Link laughed and gave them some crumbs and the ducks flocked to get the last few pieces. They sat there for quite some time looking over the lake, seeing their reflections and the clear blue water rippling whilst reflecting the sunshine off its shimmer. "You know what" I think I will be going in for a swim" said Malon with a grin. Link looked at her as if she was mad, "we didn't bring swimming gear!" he told her. "Oh be quiet fairy boy" and as if responding to a dare she slowly took her clothes off. "Malon!" he exclaimed, he could feel his cheeks getting hotter and hotter as he found himself helplessly staring at her body. She laughed a silvery laugh and jumped in the lake. It wasn't as cold as she thought it'd be and she began to glide around. As she was enjoying herself Link couldn't help but think about the possibility someone might come for a stroll by the lake⦠that would be unfortunate was all he could really conclude to. Malon was laying on her back taking in the sun, a butterfly flew directly to her lips and planted itself on them. She looked at the butterfly in awe and Link laughed. "Great, now my girlfriend is kissing something else" he said pointing at the butterfly. "I'll do anything for a kiss Link" she said in a forward tone.
"If its kiss you want I'll give them to you."
"I think I would like one right now."
"Get out of the lake."
"No, get in the lake Link and kiss me!"
"It's too cold."
"Take off your sword and just relax Link!"
"I am not wearing my sword."
"Take of something else then!"
Link laughed at Malon's wit and finally gave in, he waded into the lake with no clothes on, a summer cold lasts a while he thought to himself. When he reached her all else was forgotten; the love that was shared in their faces was in abundance. Malon's arm snaked around Link's neck and took the back of his hair in a handful and pushed her lips onto his, Link made it more and played with her tongue with his own. Then out of nowhere Malon wrapped her legs around Link and brought the both of them under. Malon went back up laughing but Link went up saying that his favourite water sport wasn't drowning.
"Now that you're all soaked you may as well swim with me"
"I think I will Malon" he smiled at her and they enjoyed their time together.
Malon never wanted Link to leave again.
BAM, chapter done finally! Hope you guys enjoyed and PLEASE review it! Really appreciated, enough of me, the next chapter will be posted very soon!
