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"Like this?"

"No, aim a bit higher," Link instructed. Zelda obeyed, bringing the tip of the arrow to a higher point on the target.

"Like this, then?" she asked again.

"Exactly. Now, pull the bow string back as far as you can."

Once again, Zelda did as he said, and tried to pull the tightly strung string back. She didn't get very far before she notice that she wasn't strong enough for Link's large bow. It would have been easier for her to grab the one that had been made for her a few years ago. That one had a looser string, made from horse hair. But she had been so anxious to spend time with Link that she forgot.

Link saw Zelda struggling and walked around to help her. He stood behind her and wrapped one of his arms around so he could place his hand over hers on the bow, with the other covering hers on the string and helped her pull it back. When they had drawn far enough, Link leaned in and whispered in Zelda's ear.

"I'm going to let go now. Then you can let go. Make sure the arrow is pointing where you had it before you drew."

Zelda shivered as his warm breath tickled her delicate ear. Then, doing once again as Link said, she let go of the string. The two watched the arrow sail toward the target and hit just outside the center.

"Excellent!" Link exclaimed as Zelda smiled. "Now try again. I'll help you draw once your ready."

Zelda nodded and picked up another arrow from Link's quiver, nocking it quickly. When she had finished, Link moved behind her again and helped her draw. Once the string was taunt, Zelda aimed. Link let go, letting all the pressure fall to the princess. When the arrow was pointing where she wanted, Zelda released the string.

With a snap the arrow left the bow and closed the distance to the target with speed. Then it hit...in the center ring.

"I did it!" Zelda said excitedly. "Thank you so much for helping me, Link!" She beamed up at him, resisting the sudden urge to hug him.

"Of course, Princess." Link replied, a glint in his eye as he returned her smile.

Just then, an ominous rumble of thunder sounded in the distance.

"We had best return to the castle, before it pours on us." Link said as he looked up at the sky. The sky had turned dark, a sure sign of plenty of rain to come.

Zelda looked up at the sky as well. Something isn't right, she thought to herself as dread and fear filled her body.

"Zelda?" Link whispered. Zelda didn't move. "Princess?" Link tried again. Still, no response. He reached out and touched her arm. Zelda startled, and Link felt her jump beneath his fingers.

"We should probably get back to the castle now, Zelda," Link said, giving her arm a gentle tug toward Epona.

"Yes," Zelda replied distantly as Link helped her mount behind him.

They were in the Lost Woods, and it would that them a while to reach Hyrule castle. Link didn't want Zelda out while it was dark, especially not in the state she was in at the moment. He looked over at her with a confused look on his face. Her eyes were open, but unseeing. She seemed deep in thought.