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Zelda's Wedding Surprise
I sit on top of the wall watching the figured in green lay in the grass. Glancing over to the stream beside him, I notice the orange reflection of the slowly setting sun. Yet, I hesitate to wake him. If I wake him, then this beautiful moment will be gone. Just like he will be with the rising sun. How I always miss him when he leaves. My chest heaves and a sigh escapes my lips.
How long have I been sitting here watching him? I know father will be upset and worried, because it is almost dark. I still can't bring myself to leave the man that I have loved so long, but will never be able to tell. That man, Link, has saved me time and time again, but never can I thank him with what I wish. My love.
"Link." My whisper is as quiet as the wind, but he stirs gently in the grass. However, he does not rise, and I smile in relief. I find myself drifting off in the quiet of the night now. I know I shouldn't. I need to return to the castle, and tell my father of my return. Somehow, I feel that my father will understand just this once. I lay down on top of the high wall; away from the dangers of the night.
My eyes blink open as I yawn and stretch. Slowly, I realize that I lay on a soft and comfortable surface, a bed. My eyes widen in shock as I sit up, suddenly quite awake and frightened.
I relax as I recognize my own room in the castle. The only evidence of my knight, my hero was a green cap setting on my bedside table. A smile and a blush capture my expression. What must he have thought to find me out so far from the castle? Yet, the smile disappears quickly, today he is not here. I fall back onto my bed hopelessly, not even bothering to pull the covers about me.
A while later.
A loud pounding sound brings me to consciousness. "Princess. Daughter. Zelda! May I enter?" My father was always so polite.
I sighed and dully spoke, "Yes, Father, you may enter." The large man, who was king, entered. His expression spoke of regret and compassion.
"Daughter."
"It's alright, Father. It was his choice." He came close to me and held me like a little child. I could see a slight smile tugging at his lips. "What makes you so happy despite the loneliness that pervades this castle?"
My father leaned closer, the softly whispered in my ear. "Perhaps not all that was left to you was a hat." Suddenly and proudly he stands. "As of today a suitor has been found. You will marry him for the good of our kingdom and our lineage. The wedding is in a fortnight (note: fortnight=2 weeks)."
My eyes widen because I felt this was terrible news. I wasn't even asked. Is my suitor someone I could even love? Why was my father so proud and smug about this decision? Is there something that I don't understand, or don't know? Tears reach my eyes as my father pats me on the head.
"Preparations begin tomorrow morning." His sly smile pierces my confusion as he leaves.
"Father! Father! Do I know this suitor?" Perhaps the answer would help ease my troubled mind.
"He is someone you've known for a long time." His voice trails off down the hallway.
I feel angry that my father is playing at my emotions. At least if I can't be with Link, then couldn't I at least have Link close by as my protector and to be at my wedding. I don't even know when he'll be back. Instead of venting the anger, I throw myself down onto my bed viciously crying.
Knock. Knock. Someone was very softly trying to get my attention. "Go away." I turn over in the bed.
"Princess. Please eat. There is no reason to be upset." Her voice pleaded me to let down my guard, and yet it sounded as if she, too, were keeping secrets from me.
"I will eat in the morning, but I am in the mood for neither company nor food right now. I will do as my father asked, but I am not happy that Link will not be here for what should be a joyous occasion. I am also not happy that I was not consulted, nor that the name of my suitor is being kept from me." I hear footsteps, obviously the maid leaving, as there are no more interruptions.
During the next few weeks, I abide my father's wishes as pleasantly as possible. Though, at times, I feel this impossible loneliness. I have not even been allowed to leave the castle recently and my heart aches for freedom. Often, to calm my troubled heart, I find myself imagining Link as my suitor. Yet, how could such a brave soul love someone as pampered and weak as myself. Even as Sheik, I will never match his power and abilities. How I envy him, because he will be able to choose his fate.
I lay down the white dress with green trim. I know I chose it because it had green, Link's favorite color, but it doesn't matter. It was also the prettiest, and it fit me perfectly. Sometimes, I think that I've seen Link around the castle, but I know I'm imagining things. He has much more important things to be doing, such as helping the people of Hyrule. I feel wetness on my cheek, and I turn to the mirror. A tear. I quickly brush it away, and I put on a brave smile. The wedding is tomorrow, and a bride cannot be seen upset.
Little did I know that someone else noticed that tear from the doorway, but escaped my notice.
I am now sitting is the King's conference room in the castle. The wedding, MY wedding is being held in the throne room. In just a few minutes I will finally know my suitor. Two long weeks of waiting, and Link never showed up either. Well, I must go on with my life. I will miss him, though. However, I will console myself with the thought that I can tell him everything when he returns.
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Zelda's Wedding Surprise
I sit on top of the wall watching the figured in green lay in the grass. Glancing over to the stream beside him, I notice the orange reflection of the slowly setting sun. Yet, I hesitate to wake him. If I wake him, then this beautiful moment will be gone. Just like he will be with the rising sun. How I always miss him when he leaves. My chest heaves and a sigh escapes my lips.
How long have I been sitting here watching him? I know father will be upset and worried, because it is almost dark. I still can't bring myself to leave the man that I have loved so long, but will never be able to tell. That man, Link, has saved me time and time again, but never can I thank him with what I wish. My love.
"Link." My whisper is as quiet as the wind, but he stirs gently in the grass. However, he does not rise, and I smile in relief. I find myself drifting off in the quiet of the night now. I know I shouldn't. I need to return to the castle, and tell my father of my return. Somehow, I feel that my father will understand just this once. I lay down on top of the high wall; away from the dangers of the night.
My eyes blink open as I yawn and stretch. Slowly, I realize that I lay on a soft and comfortable surface, a bed. My eyes widen in shock as I sit up, suddenly quite awake and frightened.
I relax as I recognize my own room in the castle. The only evidence of my knight, my hero was a green cap setting on my bedside table. A smile and a blush capture my expression. What must he have thought to find me out so far from the castle? Yet, the smile disappears quickly, today he is not here. I fall back onto my bed hopelessly, not even bothering to pull the covers about me.
A while later.
A loud pounding sound brings me to consciousness. "Princess. Daughter. Zelda! May I enter?" My father was always so polite.
I sighed and dully spoke, "Yes, Father, you may enter." The large man, who was king, entered. His expression spoke of regret and compassion.
"Daughter."
"It's alright, Father. It was his choice." He came close to me and held me like a little child. I could see a slight smile tugging at his lips. "What makes you so happy despite the loneliness that pervades this castle?"
My father leaned closer, the softly whispered in my ear. "Perhaps not all that was left to you was a hat." Suddenly and proudly he stands. "As of today a suitor has been found. You will marry him for the good of our kingdom and our lineage. The wedding is in a fortnight (note: fortnight=2 weeks)."
My eyes widen because I felt this was terrible news. I wasn't even asked. Is my suitor someone I could even love? Why was my father so proud and smug about this decision? Is there something that I don't understand, or don't know? Tears reach my eyes as my father pats me on the head.
"Preparations begin tomorrow morning." His sly smile pierces my confusion as he leaves.
"Father! Father! Do I know this suitor?" Perhaps the answer would help ease my troubled mind.
"He is someone you've known for a long time." His voice trails off down the hallway.
I feel angry that my father is playing at my emotions. At least if I can't be with Link, then couldn't I at least have Link close by as my protector and to be at my wedding. I don't even know when he'll be back. Instead of venting the anger, I throw myself down onto my bed viciously crying.
Knock. Knock. Someone was very softly trying to get my attention. "Go away." I turn over in the bed.
"Princess. Please eat. There is no reason to be upset." Her voice pleaded me to let down my guard, and yet it sounded as if she, too, were keeping secrets from me.
"I will eat in the morning, but I am in the mood for neither company nor food right now. I will do as my father asked, but I am not happy that Link will not be here for what should be a joyous occasion. I am also not happy that I was not consulted, nor that the name of my suitor is being kept from me." I hear footsteps, obviously the maid leaving, as there are no more interruptions.
During the next few weeks, I abide my father's wishes as pleasantly as possible. Though, at times, I feel this impossible loneliness. I have not even been allowed to leave the castle recently and my heart aches for freedom. Often, to calm my troubled heart, I find myself imagining Link as my suitor. Yet, how could such a brave soul love someone as pampered and weak as myself. Even as Sheik, I will never match his power and abilities. How I envy him, because he will be able to choose his fate.
I lay down the white dress with green trim. I know I chose it because it had green, Link's favorite color, but it doesn't matter. It was also the prettiest, and it fit me perfectly. Sometimes, I think that I've seen Link around the castle, but I know I'm imagining things. He has much more important things to be doing, such as helping the people of Hyrule. I feel wetness on my cheek, and I turn to the mirror. A tear. I quickly brush it away, and I put on a brave smile. The wedding is tomorrow, and a bride cannot be seen upset.
Little did I know that someone else noticed that tear from the doorway, but escaped my notice.
I am now sitting is the King's conference room in the castle. The wedding, MY wedding is being held in the throne room. In just a few minutes I will finally know my suitor. Two long weeks of waiting, and Link never showed up either. Well, I must go on with my life. I will miss him, though. However, I will console myself with the thought that I can tell him everything when he returns.
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