Disclaimer: I do not own the Zelda characters (geez... I wonder if I even have to do this all the time?)
A/N: Good Morning, Okay enough talk. lol.
Link grinned at Malon as he moved quickly through the door, with a boatload of flowers in his arms. Malon clutched the covers tightly to herself, feeling very uncomfortable. Link laughed softly and set the flowers in a giant trunk in the middle of the room, with a big hole in it.
Link searched through his tunic for a minute and pulled out a bottle with a fizzing red liquid in it, he handed it to Malon. "Drink this, it'll make you feel better."
Malon stared at the potion for awhile, her face slightly palling. Link shook his head, So it's not Lon Lon Milk, but just trust me... you'll feel tons better. Link told her, pushing the bottle closer to her.
Malon lifted one of her hands tenderly out from underneath the covers and clasped her hand around the bottle tenderly. With one last glance at Link she put it to her lips and poured it down her throat.
The redhead choked, and fought as hard as she could not to spit it out. When she swallowed it, she cried out, "UGH! That's disgusting!" Malon coughed again, putting her hand to her head and taking a deep breath. Though she couldn't see, all the bruises and cuts seemed to melt into her face, leaving her skin soft and her cheeks slightly red. Like she used to be.
Malon sighed contentedly as the last bit of hungriness was filled by the drink. Her eyes turned to Link, and she was surprised to see he was staring at her, with a kind of tranced look on his face. She smiled as he quickly looked away as she saw him.
"Link, I really need some clothes, don't you have some extra things around here I could wear?" Malon turned to where Saria had been... but she had seemed to disappear. Malon blinked a couple times and shrugged to herself as Link spoke up.
"No, not here... you... would be a bit big for the Kokiri clothing."
Malon giggled at this, Couldn't I say the same about you?
This made Link blush and he opened his mouth to speak but Malon shook her head at him. I can wait... She said softly, smiling happily at him, trying not to show how strange it felt to smile.
She watched him smile back at her and then turn. She rolled over and sighed as she heard him clank out of the door.
***
Malon had been waiting for Link for about an hour, when he came clanking back into the small little hut, she was sitting up with the covers bundled around her, only showing her bare shoulders.
Link dropped the clothes on Malon's lap and stretched. She lifted the clothing to find a long blue dress, and some plain brown boots.
Malon smiled at Link, "Thank you so much, I'll get changed into it right away."
He smiled back and started to examine a picture on the wall. Malon raised both of her eyebrows towards him. When he looked back at her he blushed bright red. "Oh!" He cried out as he hurried out of the house.
***
Link climbed down the ladder and fought to get his face to the normal color again. Link moved over to the small lake and jumped onto one of the stepping stones.' He sat down and moved his hand into the water, cupping it so he could gather some. He splashed it onto his face.
He sighed, She probably thinks I'm an idiot now' He thought sadly, straightening up and gazing at the waterfall. His mind wandered back to her sitting on HIS bed with HIS covers wrapped around her... he mentally slapped himself. The hero of time wasn't supposed to be interested in girls! ... or women.
A quiet voice asked, at the edge of the lake, making his head turn. He had to clench his jaw to keep it from falling open. The dress fit her perfectly, it covered all of her curves and yet was comfortable for her work. Link said softly, not recognizing his own voice.
That looks... nice on you. He managed to get out.
Malon looked down at her dress, You think so? I'm going to have to get some different clothes later, can't ride in this kind of dress.
Link hid his disappointment and nodded, Well... feeling better? He asked.
She flashed him a bright smile, "I haven't felt this good since the day when my dad came to visit the ranch."
Link frowned at her, "Oh yeah, how is that coming?"
She bit her lip, but lowered her head so Link couldn't see, "Oh, it's going all right."
Link watched her closely, 'if she was in trouble she would tell me, why would she want to keep me from the ranch?' Link took out his ocarina, "Do you want to go back to the ranch?" He asked softly.
Malon raised her head again and said slowly, "Can we go somewhere first? Like, Lake Hylia?" Her eyes glowed, "I haven't been there in such a long time! I'd love to go there!"
Link smiled at her excitement, took out his ocarina, and played the 'Serenade of Water'. He wrapped his arm around her waist as they were showered with sparks of blue light the blue light surrounded them as they were both pulled off the ground and hurled into the sky.
***
They landed softly on the middle island of Lake Hylia. Malon gaped at Link. "What in the world was that!?!"
Link unwrapped his arm from around her waist, and said casually, "That was an Ocarina warp, it helps me get to different places in Hyrule much faster." He smiled, Walking... gets a bit old after awhile.
Malon nodded, understanding. Where would you like to go? Link asked her, motioning his hand to the lake.
Malon gazed out at the lake, looking towards the pillars. I think I should clean myself up a bit. She pointed to the pillars. Link nodded and they walked towards the bridge.
Malon watched Link for a moment, Link, have you been everywhere in Hyrule? Link looked down at her and shook his head, "No, I haven't been to Gerudo Valley yet, but I have a good reason for saving that until last." He smiled.
They walked in silence for the rest of the trip. When they reached the pillars, Malon slipped her feet out of her boots and set them aside. She sat on the edge of the stone and slid her feet into the water with a sigh. Link sat near her, watching her.
Malon smiled at him as she stood up off of the stone and splashed into the water, splashing Link. The water only came up to her ankles, but she could still splash around.
Link grinned at her. I'm warning you... He told her, his voice playful. She just smiled and leaned over to collect some water in her hands and scrub it onto her face.
After she was done, she sat back next to Link, shivering. Link smirked. Malon's eyes widened slightly at this. She turned to Link, a panicked look on her face. I... we have to go! I could freeze! Link stared at her.
What? Your not going to freeze... especially because I'm here. Link watched her, there were small tears forming in the back of her eyes. Link wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to him.
Malon stiffened, feeling the chest she had always dreamed about touching her shoulder. She turned to Link, her mouth slightly open. See? You can't freeze now... I'm here... He said quietly, almost in her ear.
He said, raising his eyebrows at her. Why are you so worried about freezing...
Malon bit her lip, slowly she stopped shivering. I... I... it's... just a thing of the past... She said, blushing at her fear. Link furrowed his brow, You shouldn't worry about those kind of things... Link said, his voice soothing to her.
Malon turned herself around, she was in his lap. This made her cheeks turn pink. Their closeness was intoxicating both of them, Malon lifted her hand and put it on his chest as he leaned closer to her.
Their lips met, electricity running through both of them. Malon slid her arms around his neck as he deepened the kiss... maybe now he would visit her more. When his tongue touched her lip she jumped away. The ranch... he couldn't come to the ranch... not with Ganondorf.
Malon jumped to her feet, Link gazing at her, hurt in his eyes. You can't... Malon whispered, She choked, but she couldn't get the words out. She fled from him, her heart just about to break in her chest.
Link sat stunned after she had left, he couldn't understand.
