Hey all!  Ah….it feels good to be back, typing again.  I know it hasn't been too very long since I posted the first chapter, and I'm trying to post these as soon as possible, but y'all know how school is.  Anywho…big thanks to KatChanQ for reviewing!!  You rock!  Navi is kinda annoying; I never really liked her while playing the game, but maybe she could learn to be quiet and nice…hopefully.  lol.  I hope y'all like this chapter.

Disclaimer: If you really think that I own any of the Zelda characters, you might need to seek psychological help.  The only character that I own is Jessica.  K?

Chapter 2         (Link's View)

"Hey Fairyboy!" Malon called when she saw us approaching.  She was standing at the gate of the fenced in area where they kept their horses.  "It's great….Oh, hello," she said shyly when she noticed Jessica.

Jessica smiled.  "Hi," she said, just as shyly.

"New girlfriend, Fairyboy?" Malon teased.

"No," I said, giving way to a slight blush.

"Uh-huh." She nodded and gave me a knowing look.

"She's a new friend of mine," I said.

"Where'd she come from?  You're not off traveling again, are you?" Malon asked.

"No, I just met her," I said impatiently.  I didn't like the way Malon thought she had to be a part of everyone's business.

"Oh.  What's her name?" she asked as if Jessica wasn't even there with us.

"Why don't you ask her?"

Jessica smiled meekly.  "I'm sorry.  I should've introduced myself."

"No, that's okay.  I'm Malon."

"I'm Jessica," she said.

"Cute accent, weird clothes.  Where'd you come from?" Malon asked.

Jessica started the story about how Malon wouldn't know where she had come from, why her accent was the way it was, and why her ears were small and rounded.

I just stood by patiently, observing this new stranger who I now considered a friend.  She was maybe an inch or so shorter than me, with dark brown hair that fell at her shoulders.  A pair of blue-green eyes seemed to always be sparkling with excitement, and her smile was amazing.

"Why are you looking at her like that, Fairyboy?" Malon asked, giving me with a teasing grin.

I felt my frustration grow.  Was it any of her business?  "Dammit, Malon, mind your own business!" I snapped.

She seemed hurt at first, but then she began smiling again.  "Dammit?  Are you making up new words?"

Jessica began laughing.  "It's a word that is used to express pain, anger, or frustration," she said, repeating herself from earlier.

I began laughing too.  It was pretty funny when you thought about it.

Malon sighed and shook her head.  Her attention drifted to a golden horse that stamped its hooves angrily.  "I wish Dad would let me tame her," she said softly.

We were all quiet for a few moments, watching the horse flatten its ears at the others.  "I'm sure he'll let you when he thinks it's the right time," Jessica said.

Malon nodded but kept her gaze on the horse.

"So….I guess I'll see you later, Malon," I said.

She nodded again.  "Thanks for coming by.  It was great seeing you again, and it was great meeting you, Jessica," she said.

"Yeah…." I said, leading Jessica out of Lon Lon Ranch and back into the open field.  I could no longer contain my laughter, and my sides began to hurt I was laughing so hard. 

"What's so funny?" Jessica asked.

"Did you see her face when I said dammit?"

"Yeah.  She was pretty surprised." She began giggling, but stopped suddenly, making me wonder if I had hurt her feelings.  "Link, why were you looking at me like that?"

Though I had stopped laughing when she had, my smile disappeared also.  "I…." I didn't know what to say.  Quick, Link, think of something fast.

"You like her, don't you?" Navi hissed in my ear.

"No," I said quietly.

"Then why are you taking so long to answer?" she retorted.

"I…. you just look different than anyone I've ever seen," I said.  Dammit, Link, that was lame.

"Oh.  Should I take that as a compliment?" Jessica asked.

I couldn't stop a sly smile from forming across my face.  "You should."

"Thanks."

"What a save," Navi muttered mockingly.

"Hey, you wanna ride Epona?" I asked Jessica, ignoring Navi.

Wow!  Look at me go.  Sorry to just cut y'all off like that.  Chapter 3 is on its way!  I promise.  And for all of you Malon fans out there, I'm sorry if I made her seem like a nosy person, but I thought she kinda seemed like she had that personality.  Oh well.  If you don't like the way I write, don't read my writings!  See y'all later!  ~jess~