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My condolences to your family, Zelda.

Ganondorf.

A million questions raced through my flustered mind. How did Ganondorf know about my parent's death? Was he stalking me? Or worse, was he stalking Tetra? If he lays a hand on her I swear to the Goddesses I will ki-

"Zelda?" Link's tentative voice broke into my thoughts.

"Yes." My voice came out stronger than I felt. A pit was forming in my stomach, and as much as I wanted to believe that one of my friends just let the fact about my parents slip, I knew in my heart that that wasn't true.

"Did you tell Ganondorf about your parents?"

This is it Zelda. It's time to put your acting skills to use. You can't bring him into this. I plastered a fake smile on my face and waved Link's question off carelessly.

"Japas just probably let it slip in gym class. It's no big deal." It felt like my voice was coming from another body. I can't believe that I am lying to my boyfriend.

"Are you sure?" Link asked carefully, not entirely buying my act.

"Yeah." I plowed on with my act. "It's totally fine. But you aren't. If Sheik sees you and me together, he'll kill you, then he'll kill me."

"Alright." Link gave in. "I'll see you tomorrow." He gave me a quick kiss, and hurried back to his car. As soon as he drove away, my shaking legs collapsed, and I fell to the floor.

This can't be happening. This can't be happening. This can't be happening.

I took a deep breath, and slowly stood up. Shakily, I walked through my door. Thankfully, nobody was in the living room to see my weakened state. As fast as my fragile legs would carry me, I raced up to my room, Ganondorf's note still in my hand.

I climbed up the ladder to my bed and flopped down on it, happy to be in the confines of my own room. I looked at the note once again, trying to organize my thoughts.

One: My parents were killed by a Big Octo off the coast of Windfall Island.

Two: Their bodies were never found, only pieces of their boat.

Three: Ganondorf knows about my parents' death, despite it being a secret to everybody.

Four: Ganondorf has always had a weird obsession with me.

Five: Ganondorf killed my parents to get closer to me.

Midna tells me all the time that I tend to over think things. In this case, I wasn't over thinking things. I know I'm right this time. I can feel it in my bones.

I looked at the clock. It was already nine. I guess I had been lying there longer than I realized. I missed dinner. I don't really care. I don't think I could keep any food down right now. I climbed off of my bed, and rummaged around in my closet until I found what I was looking for: My old softball bat. I got back into my bed, and put my bat underneath my pillow. Sure it wasn't the most comfortable thing to sleep on, but having it near me made me feel safer.

To be honest, all I wanted to do was sleep for a month. Or better yet, sleep forever, and never have to come to terms with the fact that Ganondorf was stalking me. But for now, I was happy with escaping my troubles, even if it was just for a few hours.

(The next day, After school)

I had been antsy all day. Even my friends had noticed. I tried to play it off like it was nothing, but my act was getting weaker and weaker. They were going to see through it any time now. I had also been avoiding Link all day. I didn't want him to see how worried I was.

To be honest, I wasn't even sure why I was hiding this from everybody else. If anything, I should be shouting this from the rooftops, but I wasn't. I feel like Ganondorf wouldn't be to happy with me if I blurted his little secret.

It was the worst feeling, knowing someone was watching you. Nothing is private anymore. For all I know, Ganon could have watched in the shower this morning. I shuddered. That's horrible. Is this how I live my life now? In fear?

I shook my head, trying to clear it. I walked down the network of hallways to my locker. Everybody had cleared out quickly today, and I was alone in the hall. I finally made it to my locker, and busied myself with gathering my things. I zipped up my backpack, and closed my locker, to see a sickeningly green face standing behind it.

"Hey, Zelda." He said in a low voice that other girls would swoon at. It just made me cringe.

"H-Hello, Ganondorf." I stuttered. I've never been this scared in my life. I've also never wanted my softball bat so bad in my life.

"What's with the stutter, babe?" He rumbled, the smirk on his face, making it perfectly clear that he was enjoying my discomfort. He moved closer to me, putting his arms on either side of me, trapping me against the lockers. "There's no need for you to be scared around me."

"H-how did you know about my parents?" I choked out. His closeness was making me nervous. Very nervous. Ganondorf chuckled haughtily.

"Let's not worry about that." His right hand trailed down to my leg as he started stroking my thigh. I wanted to throw up. Wait. Wait, Zelda. Not yet. "Let's talk about what I want from you." His yellow eyes looked up and down my body, resting on my chest area. It wasn't hard to tell what he wanted from me. NOW!

I brought my knee up with all the strength I had, hitting Ganondorf between the legs. He crumpled instantly, and I couldn't resist getting one more hit in. He was in the fetal position on the ground.

You know the saying, don't kick a man while he's down? Well, when you're dealing with a guy who is stalking you, and killed your parents, that doesn't apply.

I kicked him as hard as I possibly could in the stomach. He groaned, much to my satisfaction. I didn't dare stay another minute, lest he recover from his temporary incapacitation. I ran as fast as I could to the auditorium, where Midna was finishing up rehearsal. She met me out in front.

"Hey, Zelda. Ready to go?" Midna asked, snapping at me.

"Yup. Let's go." I told her, trying to hurry her along. "Oh, yeah." I remembered, as we began walking to her car. "I forgot to ask you, how did your date with Dark go?"

The Twili unlocked her car, as a huge grin spread on her face.

"It was amazing!" she gushed, turning her car on. "We talked for hours as we walked through the mall. And then we shared a lemonade in the food court. Afterward, he drove me home, and walked me to the door. Guess what happened then!"

"He kissed you?" I guessed.

"HE KISSED ME!" she shrieked. I laughed at her girly side. It's a side of her that I don't see very often.

"That's awesome, Midna!" I enthused.

"We're going out again this Friday." she squealed. "He's taking me to go see the Hitchcock Film Festival."

"I'm happy for you, Mid." I smiled at her. We pulled up at my house. When we got inside, Midna rushed off to do her homework, and I ran up to Sheik's room. I felt the need to just talk to him.

"Sheik?" I called as I knocked on his door. "Can I come in?"

"Go for it." He replied. I walked in and sat on his bed. He was sitting at his desk, trying to apply for scholarships.

"Any luck with colleges?" I inquired.

"Yeah, actually." A huge smile appeared on his face. "Coach Gaepora sent out my highlights video last week, and a few colleges have replied. I have been arranging visits with college coaches since I got home from school."

"That's awsome!" I exclaimed. "And they all want you to play basketball for them?"

"Yup." He answered proudly, handing me a list. "This is the list of colleges that contacted me."

I scanned the list. There were some pretty big schools on here. Termina State, Castle Town Academy, the list goes on.

"Sheik, this is amazing!"

"I know!"

"Imagine how awesome it would be if you got a full ride." I was so excited for my brother.

"That would be a dream." He agreed. "But enough about me, I have a question for you." Sheik had that look in his eyes. The look that means he knows something.

"Shoot." I moaned, trying to prepare myself for the worst.

"How long have you and Link been going out?"

"What?" I shouted. "How did you know?"

"Zelda, I'm not a moron." Sheik told me. "I saw you meet him out in front of our house and walk off with him that one night." I sighed in resignation.

"We've been going out since the beginning of Spring Break."

"So not very long." Sheik mused. "Why him? He cheated on another girl with you, how can you trust him?"

"I can't explain it Sheik." I tried to explain. "But I just trust him completely. I know he won't hurt me."

"Do you love him?"

Well... that came straight out of left field! I was not expecting that question at all. We have only been dating for, like, two weeks, if even that! Besides, I've never been in love before; I don't even know what it feels like.

But when I see him, I feel tingly all over. When we touch, I feel alive. And when we kiss, it's like two pieces of a puzzle are coming together. We might have only been dating for two weeks, but I can already tell that this is what love feels like. Yes, I love him.

"Yes." I answer quietly. "I love him." Sheik looked at me for a long time, his face expressionless.

"If you love him, then he has to be a good guy." He complied. I looked up in astonishment. "I've still got to sit down and talk to him though."

"Of course." I said. "Well, I've got a shit ton of Trig homework, so I'm gonna leave you to your colleges."

I walked out of his room, and into mine. To my surprise, Tetra was sitting in the middle of my floor.

"Hey, T. What's up?" I asked curiously.

"Nothing, I just wanted to talk to you." She assured me.

"What's on your mind?" I questioned, reaching into my closet, searching for the stash of Skittles that I kept in there. I finally found it, and offered one to her. "Don't tell Sheik." I muttered to her. She giggled and nodded, popping a Skittle into her mouth.

"Can we get a dog?" she blurted. I almost did a Skittle spit-take.

"What brought this on?" I asked. Tetra shrugged.

"I just want a dog." she said. I sat and thought for a moment.

"We'll have to talk to the others, but I think we can make that work." I speculated. Tetra squealed, and clapped her hands together. "But don't say anything until we have a strategy, okay."

"Alright." she saluted, and walked out of my room. I smiled affectionately after her.

(Later That Night)

I glanced at the clock. It was ten o' clock. I should go to bed.

I got up from my seat at my desk, got into my pajamas, and climbed into my bed.

Now that I was finally left to my own thoughts, I began to think about the incident with Ganondorf from earlier today. The way he trapped me against the lockers made me feel utterly helpless. I absolutely loathed that sensation. It was the worst feeling in the world. I can't let that happen again. I thought, gripping the bat underneath my pillow. I got away this time, but I might not be so lucky if it happens again. I need to be able to defend myself.

I promise, that next time, I won't be helpless.

Horray, I'm done! Didja like it? I sure hope so! Anyway, I just got a cat, and I have no idea what to name it. If you have a name suggestion, leave it in a review. She is white, with ginger and gray patches and green eyes.

This time, I have something different for you guys. Instead of leaving me your favorite love song, or jammin out song like I usually do, you should leave me a recommendation. Leave me a song to listen to, and I will try it out. I love finding new music, and I love all genres, so leave my anything. I have a request for you guys too, though. Everybody should listen to 'Cowboys and Angels' by George Micheal. It is quite beautiful. And even if you don't think it is your style, give it a shot anyway, you never know.

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