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Malon awoke to the sound of knocking at the door. It was fairly early in the morning but she was up and ready to work, since she got a job as the person who arranged the royal jewelry. Malon and Dark Link lived together in the castle, however, Dark Link, being a knight ( Din kept her promise and convinced the King to make him a knight) , had his room in the knights and guards tower, directly across from the tower that held servants and maids. Malon opened the door and noticed Link and Zelda standing there, she invited them in and both sat on a red couch near the window.

Each of them waited for the other to speak first but Link decided to speak up. " Something...Malon, something's been bothering lately...and I told Zelda too, and she's a bit disturbed as well...," Link said, a bit nervous. Malon nodded and sat down, " Is it about that little incident in the woods a few weeks ago?". Link and Zelda nodded. Zelda sighed and looked down, "well... we're just wondering... why would you betray us like that? You know... standing up for the enemy and all...". Malon looked a bit shocked at the statement Zelda just made, " You're saying I betrayed you? How? For preventing the cruel death of an innocent man?! It's not our fault you two have something against us!". Link was about to speak but Zelda started first, " You see Malon, you have absolutely no idea who you're messing with. You know what Dark Link is? Evil, just pure evil, made by Gannondorf himself... we don't have something against you, we're against him.". Link finally found out what to say and he stood up after Zelda finished what she said, " Malon, I love you like my sister, and you where one of first friends but We're going to have to kill Dark Link...". Malon looked down sadly but looked up again, " No... no you're not going to kill him, he didn't do anything wrong and you know it..," Malon started crying a little and Zelda hugged her. " You don't know that Malon... you really don't, this man has slaughtered dozens of innocent people... In the dark days, he tried killing Link too, but instead, Dark Link died, and I do not know why but I think it's against the will of Nayru if we let him stay.". Malon moved away from Zelda, " Nothing is completely against the goddesses, maybe one may be against it, maybe even two, but as long as there is one goddess that supports his life, then we must respect that... you're a princess and a sage, you should know that...".

Zelda sighed and looked up, " You know... Nayru did tell me her sister, Din, said that Dark Link has only till February till he dies, unless he finds a girl and they fall in love with each other... Malon, help your nation and not be that girl...". " I wouldn't say that I love him... he is my dear friend and I refuse to let him die by your hands..." Malon whispered. Link stood up and was about to leave when he turned back, " Don't love him Malon, the thought alone disgusts me. Goodbye..." he left the room and Zelda soon followed, but not before she left Malon a note. " I don't know who it's from but the messenger gave it to me to give it to you.," Zelda whispered as she left. Malon was curious to find out what it was and opened it immediately.

Dear Malon,

Meet me at the market tonight, I'm bored as hell and I gotta talk to someone, Oh! and I wanna tell you something!

I'll be there by umm. maybe about 8:30 since that's when I get a break, It might rain though so bring an umbrella. Alright, I guess I'll see you there!

-DL

Malon smiled at the note wondering what was going to happen. Unfortunately, there was going to be a ball at about at 9:30 and she had to assist the princess with her jewelry. Malon walked around the castle with nothing to do but Zelda walked up, " So, what are you going to give me tonight...". Malon looked at Zelda and stopped, " Since you're wearing white, I decided to pick out a white diamond choker necklace with a huge sapphire in the middle, a sapphire ring and earrings made of white gold that are decorated with diamonds and sapphires. I think it'll look pretty." Zelda nodded, " Yes it will, but... I'm sorry we had to tell you about our decision this morning so abruptly, I'm sure that must have ruined your day, knowing that someone you care about is going to die in about two months.". Malon sighed, " yeah... kinda is disturbing but, we all die someday...but Princess... I do have a question that has been bothering me as of late...". Zelda nodded and told her to ask it. " Well, what if i do fall in love with you know who.", Malon was well aware of eavesdroppers in the castle. Zelda thought for a minute and replied, " Well, then he can live, I can't do anything about it, but please don't. There are many other men out there so why would you pick him?". Malon shook her head, " Forget about it. I was just wondering, it's not like I love him or anything you know..." Malon ran off to her room and plopped herself on the bed.

In the meanwhile, Dark Link was sitting in his room when the messenger came back, " I just delivered Miss. Malon the letter sir!". Will, Dark Link's roommate laughed and threw a teddy bear at Dark Link, " So! Tareven! Seems like you found a girl eh? Is she pretty? Is she nice? Maybe I should like, eavesdrop on you two, you know, to make sure you two don't get too passionate! HA! Heh?". Dark Link threw the teddy bear back and laid back on his bed, " Shut up, we're not gonna do anything, If I do lay with her then I'm gonna have to pay her dad a hell of a lot of cash, which I don't have.". Will chuckled and punched his poor abused teddy bear, " Oh, so you met her dad? How'd you do that?". Dark Link mumbled something under his breath and repeated it out loud, " Well, Malon, is the girl that lives on the ranch, She was hurt so I took her home, actually we snuck in and I got tired and slept on her bed, the next morning we woke up and left the house through the window, her dad saw us and wanted to kill me until Malon lifted up her dress and pointed to the injury.". Will nodded and burst out laughing, " Wow! You're woman is BOLD I wish mine would give me a little preview like that HAHAHA! OW! What the hell was that for?" he rubbed his head and looked down to see the book that was just thrown at his head. " I'm not perverted like that... ok, maybe a little but..." he stood up proudly, " I AM A RESPECTFUL MAN THAT WILL TREAT MALON LIKE THE GOOD HONORABLE WOMAN SHE IS!" there was silence for a few minutes when Will cocked an eyebrow, " Tareven, sit you're ass down and shut up, you probably scared half the world away." Dark Link sat down a bit embarrassed.

That night Dark Link sat on a bench in the market whistling a song he was making up as he went along when Malon ran up, " I'm so sorry I'm late," Malon said in between breaths, " I couldn't find my regular dress, and I didn't want to look like a fancy rich girl.". Dark Link nodded, " You know I personally do hope it doesn't rain, It's New Years Eve. it's cold as is, and the rain will make us cold and wet.".. Malon smiled and hugged her friend, " Well, don't worry about it, I'm sorry, I can only be with you for half an hour, I have to be back by 9:00 to find and give Zelda her jewelry..." Dark Link blushed a little and Malon backed up, " I'm sorry DL if you're a bit uncomfortable if I hug you, I'm just too much of a touchy person aren't I?". Dark Link shook his head, " Umm no! I'm fine, it's actually nice, since you're so warm and it's bloody cold out here." Malon looked blank for a few seconds and remembered what she was about to say, " So what are we here for?". Dark Link shrugged, " Nothing really, oh, have this, I thought it went well with your umm.. hair.". he held out a pretty golden necklace with many rubies in it and Malon nearly squealed. " Oh my! Thank You! It's so pretty! I love it! Thanks DL I'll treasure it forever and ever!". The young man smiled and hugged the woman before him, " Happy New Years Eve, Love..." Malon smiled, " ditto...'.

Ever so coincidently, Link walked out of the Bombachu alley looking at his new prize when he spotted the two hugging, " Malon! What the hell is happening?". Malon looked at Link and her smile quickly faded, " Oh umm... hello to you too...". Link looked mad and somewhat disturbed, " Didn't Zelda and I just tell you a few hours ago that you shouldn't see him?". Dark Link looked confused, " What in the name of all that is holy is happening?". Malon looked at him sadly, " Run... I can't see you again, please... go before you're killed.". Dark Link looked more confused, " What the hell? Malon?". Malon tried running off but she was pulled back, " I can't risk falling in love with you ok?! Please let me go!". she cried. She was let go by a highly disappointed and sad young man, " Why, what's wrong dear?". Link walked up, " Either way, you're going to die, either by me or by Din. Pick one...". Link signaled Malon to go back to the castle but she refused, " You are not going to hurt my friend! You'll have to kill me first!". Link looked at Malon, " Why are you doing this?". Malon broke out in tears and ran to Dark Link and held on to him and wouldn't let go, " Because... Because I love him! That's why!".

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AH: Yay, my first cliffhanger!

Navi: no, it's more like a speed bump in the stupid parking lots

AH: Shut up! I don't see YOU writing...

Navi: So? I write poetry...

AH: really? give me an example

Navi: *ahem* Hey! Look, Listen!

The stars in the night umm... Glisten!

Hey Look...

AH: *yawn* you suck monkey butt.

Navi: No I don't!

AH: Well just review ok?