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Where we last left off, Link and Midna had escaped prison in Nikitre and made it home safely. What's going to happen with the war?

Chapter 14: Times Are Changing

(Narrator's note: What happened?) Well for three years, Rose and Link tried their best to put together a rebellion in their countries. Rose, Midna, and Link stayed in contact with one another…and kept their friendship strong. Harold did figure out that Link and Midna escaped, and how they escaped…so he wasn't happy with his daughter. Nonetheless, since Link and Midna were already gone there wasn't anything he could do. Harold soon found out about the rebellion that his daughter set up in Nikitre. This angered him.

(Speaker's note: Rose tells the story) My father looked at me with exasperation. "Why, Rose? Why did you do this? Why did you betray your people!"

I looked at him, determined to speak my mind for once in my life. "I'm tired of the fighting, father! I'm tired of innocent people dying! And for unwarranted reasons! If you would just look at what has been done, I have at least 50% of Nikitre on my side! I don't want to feel like I have to hate anymore!" Tears cascaded down my cheeks. "Please, stop the madness!" He looked at me with heartbreak, and I looked at him sternly. "I allowed Link and Midna to leave safely because they are my friends! They'd do anything for me! And I'd do anything for them!" I shut my eyes, and then only opened them slightly; my sight blurring from my tears. "I miss the peace that we had when I was little. I know life is more complicated now, but why do we have to make it more complicated?"

He looked inspired. He looked straight on at me, grimness in his eyes. "It has gone on long enough. I became selfish…I let my frustration for that man that took money from us consume me. I assumed that all Hylians were like that…which isn't true. I still remember when Link and his father came to visit. That was a happy time."

"We only live for so long." I said staidly. "Why not make life joyous?"

The next Monarchy Meeting that was held between the rulers of the world, a week later, was when my father and the King of Hyrule made up. I attended the meeting. The King of Hyrule had said that someone led a rebellion in his country as well, and that this person inspired him to attempt to end the war.

I addressed the Hylian King. "The man that led the rebellion in your country…was his name Link?"

He looked at me with surprise. "Yes…his name is Link. How did you know his name?"

"He's a friend of mine." I answered with a small smile.

"That's nice." He said. "He's a good man."

"Yeah…" I said.

The King of Nikitre and the King of Hyrule signed a peace treaty, and from that day on, the war was over. The King of Hyrule then headed home. I tried to communicate with Link and Midna on my orb to tell them the good news. Link answered. "Hey, Rose."

Midna answered as well. "Hey there, Rose!" She must have not returned to the Twilight Realm yet.

"Hi, you two! I have good news!" I said excitedly. "The peace treaty's been signed! It's finally over!"

"Good!" Link said happily.

"Yes!" Midna cheered.

"I thought that I'd just tell you the good news!" I said gladly. We talked for a while about a lot of things…like what's been happening lately and what is going to happen. It was in the evening when it came to an end.

"I have to get going." Link said. "I have to help herd some goats and feed them."

"He doesn't have much of a life!" Midna said while laughing.

"Hey! I heard that!" Link yelled. I laughed while they got into a verbal argument. The three of us said goodbye and the call ended. It was definitely a happy thing…to have the war be over. I can't wait to visit them! I should take Marie when I go!

A couple of weeks later when I went to bed, I was content. But then I thought to myself. There's only 1 issue that is really bothering me now. My father often sets me up on blind dates with men. Not just normal men…normal men 'wouldn't be good enough for his daughter.' It's always a snobby, jerk faced prince or duke! I'm tired of it! Since the end of the war, it has become much more prevalent. Whenever a date doesn't go well or something in that nature occurs, my father will always say, 'that's typical in trying to find that perfect soul mate.' Honestly, you'd think I could do this by myself; I believe that too! But my father won't allow me to do that! Sometimes I want to wring his neck!

For example, I had a date with a man from France earlier today. He was the 'Duke of France.' He was a charming man at first! He gave me flowers and chocolate. He even was nice enough to complement me on my dress. I thought that this date would actually go well for once! But no! As soon as we sat down for lunch, he started to talk about 'the hunt!' You know how boring 'the hunt' is? Well I got annoyed with 'the hunt' after he talked nonstop about it for an hour! He wouldn't let me get a single word in! And when the waitress asked us if we were ready to order, he was still talking! So because of that, I didn't get anything to eat! He also talked about how fabulous he is and how fabulous his life is! I finally said these exact words at the end of the date! "I don't give a flying rat's a** about how fabulous you or 'the hunt' is! I'm leaving!" I ate some meat, and then at least two cinnamon rolls when I got home! I'm not even going to talk about any of the other numerous 'duds' for dates!

The next day I woke up and went out shopping with some friends. When I came home Marie came up to me. Being eight now, she's matured a little. "How was your time with your friends?"

"It was fun." I said to her.

"Good!" She smiled.

"Say, Marie?" I said.

"Yeah, Rose?"

"What do you think about going to Hyrule in a couple of days?" I inquired.

"I think that sounds like a great idea!" She said, jumping up and down. "That way we can see Link and Midna again!"

"Yeah!" I said. "I thought that would be fun to do!"

"We'll have to convince Tyler to come with us!" Marie giggled.

I laughed. "That's sounds like a plan! We have to clear this with Uncle Harold and Aunt Carol though, okay?"

"Okay." Marie said. Marie and I headed to see my father. He was sitting on his throne, looking bored.

"Hi, father. Would it be alright if Tyler, Marie, and I went to Hyrule?" I asked him.

"Okay." He said. "I don't see any harm in that."

I looked towards my mom. "Sure!" She smiled.

"Thanks dad! Thanks mom!" I said merrily, giving each of them a kiss on the cheek.

"I don't think that Tyler will be going with you, though." My father interrupted the glee.

"Why not?"

"You know Abigail?" My mom asked me. "The princess of Sorenol that he's been dating for a year?"

"Yeah?"

"He plans to propose to her. He told your father and me this morning while you were out."

"Oh! That's great news!" I said while smiling.

Just then Tyler ran into the throne room. "She said yes! She said yes!" He shouted excitedly. "We would like to be married as soon as possible!" Everyone was consumed with joy and excitement.

I turned to Marie. "I don't think we should go to Hyrule until after Tyler's wedding…okay?"

"Fine." Marie crossed her arms at her chest.

"Don't be like that!" I said to her. "This is a happy occasion!"

"Okay…" She said while whining. Like I said, I think she's only matured a little.

After my parents spoke with Tyler and Abigail, they finally decided on a day. "So it's decided! Tyler and Abigail will be married in a week and a half!" Harold announced.

I went up to Tyler. "Would you like Link and Midna to come?"

He nodded. "Definitely!"

I called Link and Midna that night and told them that Tyler is getting married and that they were invited.

"I think that would be fun!" Link said.

"I do, too!" Midna gleamed. They told me that they'd head over here tomorrow after Link fed and herded the goats. I was really excited! I haven't seen them in three years!