Authors note: Okay from here we are going to have A NEW COUPLE! ^__^! Any way it's going to let a little lemony. Okay! Pre-warning! Enjoy!
Zelda paced around the brightly lit ballroom. She was dressed in a flowing white gown with no back and strewn with pearls and lace. Everything was ready and waiting but the guests still hadn't arrived.
"What the hell is taking so long?" Zelda asked impatiently.
"The carriages started a little late tonight. They shouldn't be too much longer." Impa replied, "Oh! Your Majesty, I invited Shiek to come. Is that okay?"
"Of course, I wanted to invite him any way but I couldn't find him." Zelda responded. 'I wanted to see him again for quite some time. You don't know how badly.' She thought.
A loud trumpet was sounded and a young man in a yellow stepped into the room and announced, "Your Majesty, the guests are here."
She clapped happily and sat down on her throne, "Okay send them in.," she said.
As the many guests hurried into the room, Zelda searched the crowd for certain familiar faces.
"There they are, Impa. Bring them over here." She said.
Impa nodded and headed toward the mass.
"Link, Malon! Welcome! The Queen wants to see you." Impa said. They nodded and headed toward the throne. Impa searched the crowd for Shiek and spotted him leaning in the open balcony door. He was wearing a navy blue tunic and white tights. His long blond hair tied up with a blue band.
She headed in his direction and tapped him lightly on the shoulder. He turned and smiled. "Nice to see you Impa." He said.
"Same to you little brother." She said, "Follow me Zelda would like to see you."
He nodded and followed her to the large throne. "Link, I'd like you to meet the real Shiek." Impa said.
Link smiled and shook his hand. "Of course you already know Link. This is his fiancée Malon." Impa announced.
He nodded and looked toward Zelda. "It's nice to see you again your majesty." He said. He took her hand and kissed it softly. She smiled and stared into his eyes. 'He has such beautiful eyes. They are like two glittering rubies,' she thought.
'Look at her, she is still as beautiful as ever.' Shiek thought. Link cleared his throat to try and get their attention. They looked at him and he pointed at their hands. They let go and looked away, their faces a light red.
Malon laughed silently and leaned on Link. " I think they have a little crush on each other." Link whispered into her ear. She nodded and watched them as they fidgeted a little.
"Okay, enough of this." Impa said. Zelda looked at her strangely. "The guests are watching," she said.
Zelda looked at the ensemble and smiled nervously. " Oh yeah umm… Welcome all! I hope you had a pleasant journey! If you would like we could eat first or dance. Which do you prefer?" She boomed.
"EAT!" Everyone shouted. Zelda rang a small bell and servants with carts rushed into the room. Pleasant aromas floated through the air as the servants placed the dishes on the many dining tables. Zelda started down from the throne platform and beckoned her special guests down to the main table.
They followed and sat around her at the head of the table. The other guests followed suit and filled the rest of the seats. They were served quickly and everyone watched the Queen.
"You can start," she said. They all dug in, remembering their manners of course.
"So Shiek, where do you live?" Link asked between mouthfuls. Malon nudged him hard in the side, "Don't talk with your mouth full." She growled.
"Okay! *Gulp* So Shiek where do you live." He repeated. Malon rolled her eyes and everyone around them started to laugh. After the laughter died down Shiek answered. "I don't really live anywhere. I kinda move around, like a nomad."
Link nodded and continued to eat. "You seem to know Zelda pretty well, when did you first meet her?" Malon asked.
"Well, when we were younger, my sister would bring me to the castle often and we'd always spend time together. When Ganon attacked, I went into hiding and haven't seen Zelda until now." He replied.
"Oh seven years…seems to be a trend." Malon said.
"What do you mean?" Zelda asked.
"Oh nothing." Malon responded.
"So Link, how have things been lately?" Sheik asked.
"Well, I had a threat on me and Malon 's life and I had to fight a giant Ganondorf monster, otherwise nothing much has really happened." He replied calmly.
An immediate silence followed. Forks were halfway to peoples' mouths and everyone stared at Link in surprise. "What?" he asked. Everyone continued what he or she was doing before, acting like nothing had happened.
"Okay… that was weird," Link said.
"Pay them no mind, Link. So I hear you and Malon are to be wed, when is it going to be?" Zelda asked. "Well we just became engaged yesterday, so we don't have a set date yet." Malon replied.
Zelda nodded and continued to eat. "Let me know when, okay." She said. They continued to eat and talk until everything was gone. " All right! Is everyone full?" Zelda asked. "YES!" Everyone replied happily. "Okay then, let's dance!" she said. The band started to play and everyone grabbed a partner and went onto the dance floor. Link and Malon got up and turned to Zelda.
"Aren't you going to dance too?" Link asked.
"Yea, when someone asks me." She said.
"That won't take long. We'll see you on the dance floor." Malon said.
Shiek stood up and walked toward Zelda, "Would you like to dance?" He asked. She nodded and took his hand. While dancing, Malon spotted Zelda and Shiek and nudged Link. " Look Shiek asked Zelda to dance!" she exclaimed. Link watched as they walked onto the dance floor. He smiled and said, "I thought he would." Shiek took Zelda's hand in his and put the other on the small of her back.
They started to move with the others in a slow rhythm. "You dance well." Zelda said to Shiek. "You think so? It's been a while since I've danced." He replied. She moved closer to his ear and whispered, " Well, you do it well for someone out of practice. How well do you do other things?" she asked seductively. He turned beet red and smiled nervously.
"Look! She's flirting." Malon said. "Yea. I wonder what she said to make him turn so red." Link said thoughtfully.
"What was that question for?" Shiek asked.
"Oh, no reason. Just to see how you would react." She said innocently.
"Oh," he mumbled.
Zelda laid her head on Shiek 's chest and closed her eyes. Shiek rested his chin on her head and closed his eyes.
'Goddesses she smells good,' he thought. The other dancers stopped to watch. Link and Malon smiled as they watched the two seemingly off in their own world, holding each other in their arms. 'I could stay in his arms forever.' Zelda thought. She let out a sigh and held him tighter.
Shiek grinned and opened his eyes. He noticed the others watching them and he froze. Zelda opened her eyes and looked at him. His eyes darted toward the guests and she looked around. They pulled away from each other and walked away.
"I think I've had enough dancing for tonight." Shiek said as he sat down on a velvet- covered bench.
Link shook his head and pulled Malon out onto the balcony. "Those two are ridiculous. I don't see what is wrong with them liking each other." Link said, "I don't understand why they are acting like that. It doesn't seem to bother anyone else."
"Maybe they're just a little confused on how they want to express their feelings. Give them a little time and they should have a nice little relationship soon." Malon assumed.
Link smiled and kissed her. "Why are you so smart," he asked. "I just am." She replied. He grinned and kissed her passionately.
"Look at them. They're so cute together it's almost sickening." Zelda mumbled.
"Yea, a lot of people want a relationship like that." Shiek said.
"Is yourself included?" she asked.
"Of course." He replied, " Just have to find that special woman and I'll be set."
Zelda smiled and continued to watch Link and Malon. The young couple came in from the balcony and headed toward their friends.
"Shiek can I speak to you in private for a sec." Link asked.
"Yea sure" he said.
He followed Link out to the balcony and watched him intently. "What is it?" Shiek asked. "You like Zelda don't you? I mean really like her, right?" Link asked.
"What are you talking about? We're just friends." Shiek exclaimed.
"Don't lie about your feelings. Everyone here knows you like her more than a friend. You love her and it's a fact." Link said.
"Where did you get that idea?" Shiek questioned nervously.
"The way you were dancing with her is one. 'Friends' don't dance like that. The way you look at her, when you stare into her eyes, everything around you disappears except her. You're in love with her and you know it's true. And if you deny it again I'll punch you in the face." Link said.
Shiek stared at the floor and said, "It's true. You're right; I am in love with her. But, do you think she feels the same."
"I'm sure she does, but you will have to find out." Link replied.
Shiek nodded and his attention moved to Zelda. She was talking to Malon. "What are they talking about." He asked. "Oh, I don't know," Link said nonchalantly, "We won't go back until they finish their conversation though," Link said.
"Zelda, you know you like him, and I think he feels the same," Malon said.
"But, how do you know? Why do you think he does?" Zelda asked.
"Well… When he was dancing with you, he looked like he was in heaven, like he was where he wanted to be, in your arms. When he looks into your eyes it's like...well. He likes you a lot, actually he loves you and you love him. You can't hide your feelings. You have to tell him sooner or later. Preferably soon" Malon said.
"Yes, I understand. How do you tell someone that you have feelings for them?" Zelda asked.
"Just let him know. The hardest part is starting to tell him but, but you can do it." Malon responded.
Link and Shiek walked back and stood next to the girls. Shiek and Zelda smiled sheepishly at each other and Malon smiled at them.
"Did you tell her?" Link whispered into her ear. "Yes, did you tell him?" she whispered in reply. He nodded and took her hand in his. All four of them sat down on the benches and joked and talked late into the night. By midnight everything started to slow down. Guests started to file out slowly, saying their goodbyes to the Queen.
"*Yawn* I think we'll head back too." Link mumbled.
"Yea, we'll see you two some other time." Malon yawned.
They stood up and headed out the door, waving to Zelda and Shiek. "So do you have to head back to wherever," Zelda asked. "Yea, but I'm so tired. I don't know if I'll make it." Shiek breathed.
"You can stay here tonight if you would like." Zelda offered.
"That's nice, I think I'll accept that offer." He said. "Okay, follow me."
Servants rushed to clean up as Zelda led her guest to a room. Zelda stopped at a room across from her own and opened the door.
"Here you go, I'll send someone with clothes for you to sleep in." she said. He nodded and stood there not knowing what to say. "Um…" he was cut off as Zelda's lips pressed against his own.
He was in shock for a second, and then fell into it. The kiss grew more passionate and Zelda walked back into her room, pulling Shiek along. She closed the door and frantically undressed him, Shiek doing the same. He pushed her onto the bed and began to plant little kisses all over her body.
She smiled and ran her fingers through his long blond hair. Shiek stopped his kisses and propped himself up at eye level with her. "Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked. She nodded and kissed him on the nose. He smiled and thrusted into her swiftly and stopped when she cried out.
"Should I stop." He asked. "No, continue." She replied. He started again, speeding up his pace. Zelda's moans grew louder and louder, she held onto him tightly as he pounded her relentlessly.
"OH GOD! I… I'M COMING!" she screamed. He grunted and continued. They reached their climax at the same time and yelled out together.
Shiek collapsed as his seed emptied into her. "That was…that was…" he mumbled.
"Great!" she finished.
"I love you," Shiek said.
"I love you too," Zelda responded.
He rolled off and cuddled up next to her. "Did Link talk to you about…your feelings?" she asked. "Yes he did, what about… Malon?" he asked.
"Umm hmm," Zelda mumbled before she fell asleep. "Mmm… I owe them a lot." Shiek thought before he drifted off to sleep.
Outside the door Impa, Link and Malon stood, listening. Link stood upright and smiled. "I thought something like this would happen." He said. Impa shook her head and smiled, "Wow! Are you psychic or something? I wouldn't have guessed they would do that."
"Well, when you are in love, you can pretty much know how others in the same predicament think," Link commented.
"Did you two do the same?" Impa asked.
"Nah, tried but Malon 's dad kept interrupting." Link replied.
"Oh, so are you two going to be heading home for real this time?" Impa asked.
"No, we want to stay here and talk to them tomorrow, if that's okay." Malon said.
"Yea sure, you can take the room that was supposed to be Shiek 's. I'll get some night clothes and clothes for tomorrow." Impa said.
She disappeared around the corner and quickly returned with a stack of clothes. "Good night you two!" She smiled and left again.
The young couple entered the room and closed the door quietly. Link changed swiftly and started to dance around Malon as she changed. "Knock it off Link." She grumbled as she pushed him. He fell backward onto the bed, pulling Malon with him.
"Oh…you goof!" she semi-yelled.
He grinned and kissed her repeatedly. "Stop Link! Ha ha! I want to go to sleep." Malon cried. She shoved him away and crawled under the covers. He got in next to her and started rubbing her arm. "Will you go to sleep?" she groaned.
"Nope." He replied, "You can't avoid me" he whispered as he nibbled her ear.
"What do you want?" she asked.
"You. Your body." He whispered seductively.
"Well you can't! I'm tired." She huffed.
"Why? We finally get a chance away from your father and you reject me." Link pouted.
"Too tired." Malon stated.
"Fine. There's always the morning" Link grinned. He turned off the lamp and quickly fell asleep.
* * *
Zelda woke to bright sunlight streaming through the window. She sat up and stretched, looking around at the various purple wall hangings with the triforce symbol decorating the gray, stone walls.
She turned to look at Shiek who was still sleeping. She stared at his face which seemed to glow making him look like an angel. She smiled and brushed away a few strands of golden hair from his face. The soft movement woke him and he opened his slowly.
He looked up at Zelda and smiled broadly. She smiled back and kissed him on the forehead. He sat up and picked up her hand. "Good morning, my sweet," he said softly and kissed each finger.
"How was your rest?" she asked. "Wonderful." He whispered.
There was a knock and Zelda told them to enter. Link and Malon poked their heads in and grinned. "Good morning lovebirds!" They said. Zelda gasped and quickly covered herself. "What are you two doing here? It's to early to have made the trip back." Shiek
said.
"We never left. We wanted to see if my prediction would come true," Link grinned, "And I see that it has."
Shiek and Zelda blushed as Link laughed. "Out of the way you nosy things!" Impa bellowed as she pushed the door open. The two fell through the door and onto a nearby chair.
"I've brought you some clothes you two. Breakfast will be ready soon. Come on you two!" Impa said as she dragged Link and Malon out of the room by their long ears.
"Ow wow! Leggo! That hurts," Link squealed.
Zelda laughed as she stood up to get dressed. Shiek shook his head and pulled on the pants and tunic. Zelda washed her face then headed out the door, running her fingers through her messy hair. Shiek did the same and followed her down to the dining hall. Link and Malon were already seated and were talking in a cheery tone. When they saw Zelda they stood up and bowed to her.
"You don't have to do that," Zelda said, "Just sit down." They sat grinning like idiots.
"Hmm, it's too stuffy in here. Let's eat breakfast on the balcony." Zelda said, "We'll be taking our meal on the southern balcony." She told a nearby servant.
Link and Malon got up and followed Zelda and Shiek as they walked through various corridors to the balcony. When they came to a long hall, Link stopped and surveyed the area.
"What are you doing?" Shiek asked.
"This is a good place to do some gymnastics. Watch this!" He took a running start and did various flips forward ending with an interesting somersault at the end. Everyone laughed and clapped as Link strutted around, hands in the air.
"Impressive! But you can't do this!" Shiek exclaimed. He ran forward and did the same as Link except he back flipped all the way back to where he started ending with a double somersault.
The girls clapped again, laughing at Shiek as he grinned and flexed. "You show off!" Link laughed.
"Yea, but you started it." Shiek said.
"Yea, yea." Link said as he put Shiek in a headlock. The young man wriggled free and began to chase his friend down the hall. Malon and Zelda shook their heads and chased after them. A few halls down the boys stopped running and jogged in place as the girls caught up.
"Are you done playing now, you two?" Malon asked.
"Yep! I'm hungry!" Shiek exclaimed. They continued the rest of the way and stopped at the doors leading to the balcony. Zelda opened the doors and was blinded by the bright sunlight.
"Wow, it's bright out today." Link commented as he shaded his eyes.
Malon rubbed her eyes and blinked to let them adjust. Moments later, their eyes adjusted and they sat around the small crystal table.
"Ah! Hmm…It feels nice out here." Said Shiek. "Yes there is a nice breeze out" Zelda said.
"Hmm…where's the food?" Link asked impatiently.
"It should be coming right about…now." Zelda announced. As if on cue two servants came in pushing a large cart in front of them. "Ah! That smells great." Shiek smiled. The servants placed the food in front of each person then stood back next to the cart until they were called upon.
"This is really good!" Malon complimented between bites. They all nodded and continued to eat in silence. Soon they were all finished and they sat around the table drinking orange juice and chatting animatedly.
"Shiek, are you going to keep doing the wandering thing or are you going to stay in one place?" Link asked.
"I think I'll stay in one place from now on." He replied as he looked at Zelda. Link grinned at Malon. She smiled and watched the young couple share a small kiss.
"Let's make a toast to your newfound love!" Link announced. The sound of four glasses rang over the castle courtyards as the young adults enjoyed their morning together.
Ah… how cute. Anyway, sorry it took so long to get this out. I'm just lazy like that. I should have the next chap out hopefully soon.