Link continued his walk; personally he was excited to see Zelda. But he kept that to himself, for now. He decided to go to Lon-Lon ranch first. To return Epona. He played the song on his Ocarina. The song Malon taught him. He knew he wouldn't have to save Malon for a while now. So he might as well go see Zelda. He rode Epona to Lon-Lon Ranch. As he dismounted Epona at the horse stable, he heard something break. He turned around to see broken shards of a milk bottle and Malon standing above them. "L-Link?" she stuttered as she spoke. "Oh hey Malon, I was just dropping Epona off here so that." "LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINK!" Malon screaming his name and running into his arms cut off link. "Oh Fairy boy, where have you been for 3 years?" "Um, killing a mask.." Link said. Wow link thought to himself. I barley knew the girl and she missed me like hell for three whole years! "well don't you leave me again!" Malon sobbed. wow, what's with her? Link thought. It was getting late. "Wow, its already night time.." Link said. "I might be in trouble because I didn't bring my sword. I won't be able to fend of the evil monsters at night." Malon dried her tears. "Oh Link, stay here with us wont you?" Link was astounded. "You really mean it?" He said excitedly. "Oh yes, please...stay here" That night Malon sat at the edge of her bed. What am I doing? she thought silently. He's a wonderful hero and I'm no more than a filthy farm girl. She punched her pillow. "WHAT CHANCE DO I HAVE?!" She shouted into her blankets. She fell down onto her bed and cried herself to sleep. Zelda, that's who it is, Zelda is just right for him.... She thought sadly right before she fell asleep.

The next morning Malon was bringing a basket of laundry to the wash room when she came across the guest room. Link was asleep. She admired how the thirteen-year old boy looked. Although so young, his arms were firm and muscular. Like they could sweep her right off her feet. She marveled at the thought but quickly came to her senses. She looked at link again and went back to a fantasy. This could be her chance. Her ONLY chance. The young twelve-year old girl put down the laundry basket and slowly approached Link.

Link was dreaming of three years ago. He had gone to Lon-Lon ranch on his way to Death Mountain after he first saw Zelda. He had finished Talon's chicken contest and Talon said merrily, "How'd you like to marry Malon?" Not knowing it was a joke, Link happily agreed. He was so young and playful back then. At least now he had matured. Then a soft feeling came to him and his eyes flew open only to see someone else's eyes closed. It was Malon. Her hair was brushing against his face.

She was kissing him.

Link didn't know what to think. What was going on? Why is she doing this? She is just a friend! Does she really like me? This much?.....wow, this feels good. Link quickly shook of the thought. It's obvious she doesn't know I'm awake. Maybe its time to pull a little trick on her. He reached up and pulled her down to him and hugged her tight there, still pretending to be asleep. He heard her gasp and he couldn't help but giggle. She gasped louder. She realized he was awake. "Surprise" he said, still giggling a little. "Link...I" no more was said. Malon got up, blushing red as a tomato. She picked up her laundry and scurried away. Link laughed, what an experience. He decided it was time to head off to the castle. If he left now, he'd get there by mid-day.