A/N: And we have the first oneshot!

I actually wrote this a long time ago, before I added Link to the story. So if he seems shoehorned in, he was. :| The problem though is that Link doesn't really fit into this chapter too well... But I think this will do.


"Mama, Mama! Can I listen again, please? Pretty please?"

Zelda looked up from her reading to find Baby and Link at the foot of her bed, Link with a bashful smile on his face but otherwise calm as he motioned to the ecstatic and energetic Baby. The new Queen of Hyrule smiled in return, and sat down her book. "Oh, alright. Just be careful not to push too hard..."

"I'll be careful!" With that Baby crawled onto her mother's bed, and leaned her ear against Zelda's stomach. "...OH! One of them just kicked me!"

"They're really anxious to come out, just like you were, Pumpkin." Zelda ran her fingers through Baby's hair, as her soon-to-be-eldest continued listening to the babies kicking away in her stomach. Zelda was thrilled when she and Ganondorf conceived a second time, but was thrown for a loop when they discovered it was twins. At least this time, she wasn't going to be alone for the delivery. The family was currently spending the winter in Gerudo Valley, and with the babies due any day now, everyone was prepared.

"Hey, the girls at the birthing pool say they're ready," an excited Ganondorf announced as he barged into the room, nearly crushing Link in the process. "Give me the word, and I'll take you down there."

"You will NOT," Impa interjected, setting a warm wash basin beside the bed. "That type of delivery is highly unsanitary and far too risky for a multiple birth. When the time comes, we will deliver the girls as we delivered Baby."

Ganondorf growled and crossed his arms. "We are talking about my people's traditional way of birth! How could it be so 'unsanitary' if the practice has lasted thousands of years?!"

Impa shot right back, "We are talking about my grandchildren! This is not up for debate!"

"Uh... Papa, Nanny?"

"In a minute, Pumpkin," Ganondorf said to Baby. "What do you mean 'your grandchildren'? You always throw a fit whenever I refer to you as my mother! Never mind the fact that to call another woman your mother is one of the highest honors a Gerudo can give, and you continually spurn my attempt at affection!"

"Nanny!" Baby tried again, a sense of urgency in her voice, as Link tugged on Impa's sleeve.

"In a second, my little one," Impa said as she continued to stare down her opponent. "Affection?! You only called me that to try and earn my favor, there was no respect in your tone. Why in fact I-"

"QUIET!"

Baby's shout made the quarrelers turn toward the bed, and they gasped in tandem at what they saw. Link was running around the bed, gathering all the medical supplies and clean towels or blankets he could carry. A frowning Baby was dabbing a wet cloth from the basin against the forehead of a very angry and very shaky Zelda, who was surrounded by soaked sheets. Zelda was livid, and screamed, "The two of you, out of the room, NOW!"

"But Shahzadi, your water...!"

"Zelda my love, we have to stay! The children are coming!"

"And they're going to come WITHOUT YOU IN THE ROOM! SHOO! LEAVE! AVEILLLLL!"

Aveil rushed into the room after hearing screaming, and was surprised to see her king and the Sheikah white faced, and her son and princess trying their best at comforting a red faced queen. "What happened? Is it time?"

"General Aveil, please escort his majesty and the lady from the room. They may return when they learn to STOP IGNORING MY BABY!" Zelda huffed, drawing Baby in for an embrace.

"Yeah!" Baby added for emphasis.

Aveil stood still, unsure how to proceed without angering either of her monarchs. Ganondorf patted Aveil's shoulder in understanding, then swiftly yanked Baby from the brooding Zelda's arms.

"HEY! PAPA! LET GO!"

"GAN, YOU GIVE HER BACK TO ME RIGHT NOW!"

Dodging several furious swats from the hyper little girl and heated curses from the angry big girl, Ganondorf stepped back and gave Impa a nod. "General, if you would..."

"Aye," Impa answered, and pulled away the soiled sheets. "Shahzadi, calm down. You're just a little upset on account of the birth. Now I know you're feeling some contractions by now-"

"IF YOU HAD LISTENED TO BABY AND LINK YOU'D KNOW THAT!"

Impa reeled from the shout in her ear. "Yes, my dear, and I'm sorry I didn't. Aveil and I will help you, just tell us how you want to proceed. Here in bed, or at the birthing pool?"

Zelda calmed down a little, and gave Ganondorf a sad glance. "I... I know it means a lot to you, but the water... and strangers..."

"The only thing that means a lot to me is your happiness," he answered, smiling despite Baby's continued (and painful) squirming. "Aveil! Fetch the medicines and blankets, the four of us have twins to deliver!"

"Six, Papa, there are six of us! Link and I are gonna help too!"


Zelda and Ganondorf sat side by side on the bed, looking down at the two newest additions to their family. Baby crawled up into her father's lap, and held her finger out for one of the newborns to hold. "Did you think up any names, Mama?"

"I have a few," she answered, rocking the twins in her arms. The girls had the same olive complexion and pointed ears as their older sister, with their father's nose and their mother's cheeks. The only difference in the two was their hair color- the elder of the two had golden hair, while the younger had strawberry blonde. Zelda rubbed the little curl of the blonde, and smiled. "I really like Tetra..."

"Tetra is a fine name," Ganondorf said. "What about the other one? Anything in mind?"

"They're your daughters too," Zelda chuckled.

"...Then how about Iriana?"

"My... my mother's name?" Zelda was pleasantly surprised.

"But of course," Ganondorf answered with a smile. "I'm very thankful to her for bringing such a wonderful girl into the world, and it's a shame I never got to meet her."

"I like it," Baby mumbled. "Hello Tetra. Hello Iriana."

The babies cooed in response, and the happy family snuggled together.