Altered States

Altered States

A Legend of Zelda Fanfiction

By OJR

Epilogue

The sun filtered down through the light cloud cover, bathing the churchyard in a soft glow. Some of the gathered crowd were crying, others smiled, but the whole scene was one of unmatched serenity. Link stood before the congregation and shifted a little from foot to foot. The collar of his dress armour was biting into him a little and the small crown on his head felt alien and weighty. The Master sword stirred at his side, rather than across his back, and he looked to the door in anticipation. Suddenly, the organ began to play a melody, which sounded like a derivative of Zelda's Lullaby. And through the double doors came the most beautiful thing in his life, Zelda. The two blonde Kokiri twins held her train as she seemed to flow up the aisle, radiating regal grace and beauty. She smiled toward her beau, who was very handsome in his green and gold armour. They were the perfect couple. Rauru stood at the front, like a jolly, roly-poly uncle, ceremonial robes draped about his shoulders. In the front row the King sat, beaming proudly. The Zora King and Ruto were also there, Ruto being surprisingly civil as her 'fiancé" got married to someone else. Darunia was there, and Impa, and all the other sages. They all felt happy for Link and Zelda, although a certain Kokiri couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that it was not her that he was taking down the aisle. As a matter of fact she was not the only disgruntled Kokiri, as Mido brooded about not being picked as best man. He just didn't realise that he didn't stand a chance anyway, even if the candidate chosen had not turned up out of the blue. Rauru began the ceremony.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today…" he continued on. He got no reply from the request for any reason that Link and Zelda weren't meant to be together and the time came to exchange the rings. Link looked down at his best man. The wheelchair bound man used his good arm to lift a pillow with two rings on it, as his other arm, and leg, were in plaster. Jamie smiled broadly, twisting the scar on his face, and chuckled lightly.

"The end of an era man…no more orgies for you…" Jamie quipped. Link had to stifle the giggle and Zelda blushed. Rauru continued.

"With the exchange of rings, we celebrate the joining of Link and Zelda in holy matrimony. You may now kiss the bride, my boy." Link needed no more encouragement, pressed his lips against hers, only releasing her when Jamie coughed politely. Then they turned and walked back down the aisle, hand in hand, to cheers from the crowd inside, and outside the church, who threw flowers and confetti as the ducked into the coach. Jamie was wheeled back down the aisle by his mum, and winced as a bump aggravated his wounds. The doctors said he should have stayed in the hospital another week for observation, but a third week made him feel ill, and he'd have not missed this for the world. When Zelda sent him a psychic message two weeks after their departure, telling him the portal was permanent and Link wanted him to be best man, he checked himself out immediately to prepare. Of course he had to answer the police, and the presses, questions about the strange happenings and could do nothing but tell the truth. Now he, too, was a hero. The trio had been front-page news for several days and a select few reporters had been allowed the privilege of crossing the dimension gap to cover the wedding. Not only did the portal allow physical travel, but also radio, telephone and television could be sent through via a relay station that had been set up in the field, the new inter-dimensional thoroughfare. The world had gone Hyrule crazy.

The reception was in full swing by the time the couple returned, dressed in more casual attire. Jamie was chatting to Saria and his Kelly and Hannah conversed with Malon and played with a few of the kids, respectively. They all rushed over to give congratulations. The party was fantastic, music, dancing, food and drink. A lot of people got very drunk. Zelda tottered up to Jamie and giggled.

"I just read your mind…you baaaaad boy…" She leaned down and pecked his cheek "I wantcha to know that I appr…appp…am glad you don't act on your instincts…" She was slurring a little.

"Why thank you…I guess…shouldn't you get back to the party?" He looked over to where Link was dancing, a mug of ale in hand, singing off-key. These guys really knew how to throw a shindig. He smiled, contemplating the surreal events of the past few days. He'd not change a thing…well…apart from the fact his mind had betrayed and embarrassed him and he'd been almost killed…but he felt good. Everyone felt good.

The End

Authors Note: Well, that was the 'happy' ending. I'm gonna write the alternate ending and acknowledgements too. So review fool!