Quick AN:I did change the rating from T to M, because the way I'm going it might become more mature so I changed it to be safe.

"I'm sorry your highness but the boy still managed to escape," the guard refused to look up at his king as he spoke. Fearing what he would see if he did, "one of the horses was gone so we're guessing that he escapes after... getting the horses to safety."

Zelda sighed in relief as she heard those words. The Princess was worried about her friend. Scared over the possibility of his death.

The whole kingdom was against him now, but Zelda couldn't believe what they were saying about Link. She refused to believe that the charming and quiet stable boy was a traitor who was plotting to kill them.

"What!" Zelda's father yelled as he banged his hand on his throne, making everyone around him jump, "how did he escape in the first place! Someone should have been there to cut down the traitor the moment he stepped outside.

All the guards looked away, they seriously believed that the fire would be enough to kill Link.

"Father…" Zelda tried to say, trying to convince her father to find Link and bring him back for a fair trial. To let him defend himself and they'll see that he was innocent. However, she never had a chance to finish as the white-haired advisor step forward.

"Don't worry your majesty," Morpheus said, "He couldn't have gone that far. Most likely he only could make it to the edge of Zora's domain. I already sent men… the boy would be dead soon."

Morpheus looked at Zelda, and she noticed something strange in his violet eyes. An odd gleam from an emotion that she couldn't guess.

Link… Please be alright and stay safe.

…

"Princess," Morpheus said as they walked through the gardens. He demanded to speak to Zelda on the current situation, "I know this is hard but we found poison in his truck. He was going to kill both you and your father."

"And I told you that there's no way I'll believe that," Zelda said cooly, "Link is a gentle soul and he's being framed."

Anger flashed across Morpheus's face, before quickly going back to looking gentle and sad. Like it brought him pain to talk about Zelda's friend. Trying to show that he felt her pain and worry over the boy.

"I'm telling you if anyone is trying to kill us it's the Guredo," Zelda persisted, "the books-"

"Why would Ganondorf try to kill you?" Morpheus asked, "He'll gain nothing from your death. He rules his own people, has his own kingdom to rule."

Zelda looked away from the man, as her anger started to rise up inside her.

"Though your father is hoping to create an alliance with the Guredo," Morpheus added, "He invited Ganondorf here to negotiate a possible marriage between you."

"I refuse to marry that man," Zelda hissed.

Morpheus chuckled, "And you think you would have a choice in the matter, Princess? Sadly, when he was here King Ganondorft spent more time with that boy… I wonder why."

That was something Zelda wondered too. Every time she went to talk to Link, that man was always with him.

"You know what I think?" Morpheus asked, "I think that boy was trying to seduce the king to gain power."

"No, he wasn't! Link shares my-" Zelda tried to defend her friend but was cut off.

"Why don't you ask yourself about that? You can't deny that they spent a lot of time together… who knows what they were trying to do. And that look the king gave the boy as he was leaving. I've seen lovers give each other similar looks."

Zelda hated to admit it but she knew the truth, Ganondorf was different around Link… he was softer and kinder.

What is going on?

…

"I feel ridiculous," Link said as she looked down at the water.

"I think it's fitting," a human woman said while looking at Link, admire the work she did.

Link couldn't recognize herself, the blonde girl in her reflection was a different person entirely.

A Zora guard had brought her downriver once her body healed enough to travel. The queen wouldn't let her stay with them longer.

The queen said it was safer for everyone if she left, especially after she told her what happened.

"If they find out you escape they'll come looking," there was a sad expression on her face, "I can't go to war over you but I can't hand you over to them. You're a special one Link… you must run and live another day."

Her blonde hair was in an elaborate braid and she was wearing a dress that appeared to be meant for a child. It was short enough that anyone could look down to see most of her ridding boots… and while she always bound her chest it was a different feeling to have her body being constricted by a dress.

The stranger also pinched Link's until they turned bright pink.

"You're such a beautiful maiden," She said to Link, "I can't believe that you hid in men's clothes."

"It was easier… and I've been told that I might as well be a boy because I fail as a woman."

"I hate that there are still people who think that way. A woman can do the same things men can do… and sometimes do it better."

The woman looked at Link with her Hazel eyes, noticing Link's discomfort, "don't worry you'll get used to it soon, or you better get used to it fast. If her highness is correct the knights will be looking for a boy, not a girl. As for the dress, I'm giving you some rupees so you're able to buy supplies-and clothing- in Kakariko Village."

"You don't have too…" Link started to say, but she trailed off once she realized she didn't know the name of the woman helping her.

"Cora," Cora smiled at her, "and don't worry. I'm doing this as a favor to the queen and because I want to. I hate it when innocent people get hurt."

"Hey!" A voice called out to the two women, they looked to see a knight make his way towards them.

Link's heartbeat picked up in dread as the man looked at them.

"You haven't seen a blonde lad come this way have you?" the knight asked, as his gaze fixed on Link. But he didn't look at her with suspicion like she thought, he looked almost like he was under a spell.

"No," Link said, "Me and my sister are the only humans here."

"Maybe he went downriver?"

The knight nodded but made no move to leave.

"Did you at least see a brown mare with a white mane without a rider?"

Link shook her head… a lie, Epona was a few feet away. Though unrecognizable since her staddle was gone and her mane and tail now were dyed a light brown matching with the rest of her.

The knight nodded again, but again he made no move to leave.

"Cora, I didn't know you had a sister," he said.

Link's heart fell to her stomach.

"Half-sister," Cora replied, "She's just visiting."

"She's pretty," the knight said, "I'm Aaron."

Link's mind was reeling as she tried to come up with a fake name.

Midna… tell him your name is Midna.

"I'm Midna," Link replied as she bowed her head, trying to hide the pain that name brought her, "It's nice to meet you sir Aaron."

The knight nodded before he finally left.

"I want to you leave as quickly as you can," Cora said. "If they keep coming around eventually one of them will know who you are."

Link nodded.

"Thank you," She said, "And Cora, Could you thank the Zora queen for me?"

"I will," Cora replied as she watched the blonde get onto Epona's bareback. Then she handed her a pouch full of rupees.

Link looked at her once more before ridding off.