After Shock -- By Noloc3
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CHAPTER FOUR
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Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda or it's characters. Honestly, if I did, do you think I would be here right now?
{A/N: Mhmm. While you may be thinking otherwise, I do read each and every review I receive. I would personally like to say something to all you Link/Zelda shippers out there... If you guys hate Malon/Link stories then why the hell are you reading this story??!! Oh and I am not just talking about reviews to this story but to the one before it (He's Mine). Honestly people, I didn't put that it was a Link/Malon story on the front just so you assholes could come in here and start flamin! Well with that said...I would like to thank all the decent people who came in and had something nice to say. So now, if you are not dead from shock that I finally updated...ON WITH THE STORY!}
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Molly and Gypsy strode into the ranch. Molly sighed with content as she led Gypsy to the stables. As she removed Gypsy's saddle she felt a sudden strong grasp on her shoulder. She spun around quickly almost loosing her balance as she faced her 'uncle' Ingo. "Oh, hey Uncle Ingo. You scared me..." Molly let out in a sigh as she turned back to her horse. "Oh, I am dreadfully sorry. That's the last thing I wanted to do to you." He replied in a low voice that sounded like he had something on his mind. Chills ran up her spine as he began twiddling her hair and running his fingers through it. She moved away briskly as she shut Gypsy into her stall and moved the saddle from the dirt floor to a rack on the wall. "Your hair is so beautiful, just like you mothers. You really are growing up to be such a beautiful young lady." He said in an even lower voice. Molly nodded and thanked him for his kind words. She picked up some hay and threw it into Gypsy's stall and turned for the door. As she reached to open the door Ingo grasped her arm tightly and spun her around to face him. "Where are you running off to so fast, my dear?" He said gruffly as he walked her into a wall, pinning her. "N...n...no where Uncle Ingo..." she sputtered out, starting to get scared. "Good...good..." he said as he traced her contour with his eyes. It was when he made a grab at her that she kicked and clawed away from him and ran out towards her house. She slammed the front door and stood behind it panting, she could not believe what had just happened. She proceeded to the kitchen and was surprised to see Mic sitting next to her mother at the table making out, Sander and Schuyler playing jacks in the corner and Igore trying to make sense of a stack of books as Schuyler's faerie buzzed around the room. Molly couldn't believe her eyes. She shut them tight as she could then snapped them open and found herself lying in her disheveled bed in a cold sweat. Good... it was just a dream. That was so scary though. Why did I see Ingo like that? And Mic too? I don't like the looks of this... she thought to herself. She lay back down and drifted off to worried sleep.
Molly bounced with the rhythm of Gypsy's hooves beating the ground. She hopped off at the lake entrance and set off to find Mic. After meticulously searching the lake area and turning out fruitless she turned her search towards Zora's Domain. She slipped her father's blue tunic on over her swimsuit and dove in. After reaching her destination she began her search for Mic, she was determined to tell him the good news. She rounded the corner towards the waterfall and saw a huddled mass of scales towards the end of it. She knew it was Mic right away and she sped up to see why he was in such a position. As she got closer it became more apparent that it was not one Zora, but two. Finally close enough she witnessed Mic and some other Zora making out right before her eyes. Tears stung behind her eyes as she turned with a loud choking noise sounding from her throat. Mic obviously heard this as she heard him call to her as she ran out of the serine domain.
Tears streamed down Molly's face as she and Gypsy sped away. She shut her eyes tight and allowed Gypsy to lead as she buried her face in Gypsy's neck and sobbed. She stayed that way for along time until she drifted off to sleep as Gypsy ran about Hyrule. Awhile later she was awoken by the sound of music. Gypsy had wandered into Gerdu territory. Molly sat up on Gypsy and tried to steer her in the opposite direction but she was too late. She saw a group of the Gerdu women closing in around her and her horse. Suddenly an older looking lady approached them, Molly assumed she was a leader of some sort by the way the others stopped at her presence. The woman circled around her and then asked "You are a child of Link, are you not?" Molly nodded and said "I am." She looked cautiously at the women with their spears raised. "I knew it; I can see him in you. Well then, you are welcome here!" She said as if she were not only speaking to Molly but the rest of the women as well. Nevertheless, Molly was glad because she was both thirsty and hungry. How long had she been asleep? She thought as she dismounted her horse and followed the 'leader' to one of the many forts.
The woman introduced herself as Nabarou but when questioned how she had known Molly's father, she simply chuckled and told Molly they had helped each other out a long time ago. They invited Molly to stay for breakfast and instructed her how to get to the stables so that she could set up Gypsy with a brush down and some food and water. As Molly reached the top of the hill that led up to the archery/stables she saw the most breath taking young man she had ever seen, since Mic that is, but he was a Zora anyway. He was a little taller than she was with tanned skin and shoulder-length dark brown hair. He was running around shirtless chasing a stray horse his muscles glistening in the sun. Molly watched him catch the horse in just a few attempts and was pleased when he turned his attention to her. "Hello there, Can I help you?" He said to Molly. "Nabarou said I should come and get Gypsy settle because I am staying for breakfast." Molly stated nonchalantly. "Oh Mom said that? Okay, we'll get her settled." The boy said as he smiled at Molly and walked over to Gypsy and began to pet her. "So this is Gypsy..." he said turning to Molly, "and who are you?" He asked with grin on his face. "I'm Molly." She replied coolly, "What's your name?" She asked as she began to remove Gypsy's saddle. "I am Nasauro, but everyone calls me Naz." He stated with a smirk. Molly handed him the saddle, he put it on a rack and threw her a brush and got one for himself. As they brushed down Gypsy they chatted about their lives. By the time they locked Gypsy's stall door and headed down for breakfast, Molly, felt like she knew more about Naz then she knew about herself. He explained to her how his father was same man her father had fought so many years ago and how it was rare a man is born with the Gerdu. But the visit was soon over and Molly promised to return soon and rode off to inform her parents that she was okay. No doubt they were worried about her.
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Molly slammed the door a little harder than she intended to as she entered her home. On her way home she thought about Naz and the day before with Mic and what she had seen. She was thoroughly pissed but glad to be home. Her mother stuck her head into the hallway to see who it was, "Oh my goddesses! Molly there you are where have you been?!" She exclaimed as she ran to her daughter and immediately started examining her to see if she was okay. Molly moaned and told her mother she was fine. Link rounded the corner holding a mug of what must have been coffee and looking the least bit worried. "I just fell asleep on Gypsy and she wandered into Gerdu territory, they said I was welcome to stay for breakfast because this Nabarou lady knew dad." She said turning to her father with a look that stated she wanted a confirmation. "Mmmmm..." Link said as he sipped his coffee, "Yes, Nabarou. I knew way back when I was seven. I expect they treated you well?" He inquired. "Yes, in fact I am going back there later on today. Going to hang out with a new friend I made." Molly said as she turned for the stairs. "Well, what happened to your trips to the lake?" Malon asked as her daughter took two steps at once. Molly stopped dead in her tracks at this question, remembering those letters that were piled neatly on her desk, she turned slowly and shrugged, "I dunno. I think I am gunna hang out in Gerdu Valley for awhile." She stated and turned and ran up the remaining steps. Link nodded to his own thoughts and turned back to the kitchen with his wife in step.
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Molly daydreamed as Gypsy trotted in large circles in the area before Gerdu Valley. She thought about the prince's ball and who would be her date. It was not long before she heard another set of hooves nearby. Molly looked over her shoulder and saw Naz closing in riding a stallion with a black mane. "HI!" Molly called to him over the sound of the beating hooves as the horses rode neck in neck. "HEY!" Naz replied with a smirk and inched his stallion forward. Molly could tell what he wanted; he wanted to race. Molly gave Gypsy a jab with her foot and she took off. She strode right past the valley and towards the creek between the castle and the lost woods. Molly looked over her shoulder at the not-so-far-away Naz, she inched Gypsy on as they neared the creek.
Molly signaled for Gypsy to stop as they reached the water's edge, Naz, however, allowed his stallion to jump the creek making it clear over to the other side. And if that wasn't showy enough he rounded the stallion and jumped the creek again. Molly turned her nose up to him but was impressed on the inside. He chuckled and sat next to where Molly had seated herself at the water's edge allowing her feet to dangle into the water. "So, how've you been?" He asked her breaking the silence. "You mean since this morning?" She quipped. He laughed and muttered to himself. She observed him out of the corner of her eye as he looked around as if something to talk about was going to pop out of nowhere. His eyes rested on the castle for a second and he turned to her, "So did you get an invitation to the prince's ball?" He asked with his bold dark eyes staring her down. "Yea, did you?" She replied, "Mhmm, the prince and queen have been trying to make nice-nice with the Gerdu for awhile now. So an invite is mandatory for that purpose." He said flatly. "I see. So are you going?" She inquired, "I dunno..." he replied. "Are you?" He asked in a hopeful voice, "If I can get a date..." she replied remembering what she saw Mic doing. "Will you go with me?" He asked her in the same hopeful tone. She smiled and stared at him for second just to register that in her head and to make sure he actually said it. "I'd love to." She said in all truth. He nodded and watched his hand as though steadying it with him mind as he reached over and held Molly's hand. They leaned into each other as their lips met in a kiss.
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Molly zipped up the backing to her blue silk gown and turned to her desk to get her blue pearl necklace. She stopped for a minute as she stared at the ripped up but taped together letter Mic had written her. She snatched her necklace and turned quickly back to the mirror. She had had enough of Mic and his lying and cheating ways. At first she thought he was great but she soon learned she was not the only one he swapped spit with. She was now happy going out with Naz, after a few dates and a lot of talking she learned how special she really was to him. She found out he could have his pick of any of the women in the valley but he chose her. Now she was off to spend the night dancing and having fun with him. Molly was in complete and total bliss.
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Molly looked at the clock again. It was all ready 45 minutes past 7! Where was Naz?! She thought to herself as she jumped out of her seat. "I'm leaving!" She called to her parents as she rushed out of the house deciding to go on her own and hopefully meet Naz there. As she neared the castle she heard a second set of hooves. She looked over her shoulder and saw Naz gaining speed on her. "Where were you?!" Molly shouted to him as soon as he was in earshot. "Sorry I kept you waiting! I had a bit of a run-in with mother!" He replied and drove his usual stallion onward. After reaching the castle and telling the guards about their current dilemma, they were soon in the ballroom and dancing.
About halfway through the dance Queen Zelda {A/N: FUCK ZELDA! GO STRAIGHT TO HELL BITCH! Ahem...sorry for that outburst....} pulled her to the side to 'talk' with her. Sander joined them minutes later. "Do you recall the invitation? What it said on it?" Zelda asked Molly. "Yes, I am so sorry I was not here at seven but I..." "No, not that part!" Zelda cut Molly off, "The beginning where it said he has chosen a new bride and we are to celebrate...?" She said in a hushed tone. "Yes, I do recall it. Why do you ask?" Molly replied. "Well...." Zelda said with a nudge, Molly's eyes grew wide with realization, as she understood what she was being told. "No....Surely not I?" Molly asked in disbelief. "Yes, my dear. Now, do you accept my son's proposal?" Zelda said and Molly noticed that in all reality it was Zelda's proposal and not Sander's because Sander was not saying a thing. "I...I...I don't know what to say..." Molly stuttered, "Please let me think about it." Molly spilled and rushed off to find Sander and get out of there.
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{A/N: "Hem-hem," hehe I love that line though I hate the person who says it, about as much as I hate Zelda. Ever read the HP books? Well anyway I am getting sidetracked. Ok, so, I don't know about you but hating Zelda comes about as naturally as hating Martha Stewart. I don't know why I just do. Well, rnr peeps and just know that I am only writing more because of you people who keep reviewing and pestering me to keep going. If you are reading Eye for an eye. I'll be updating that next. So I hope you liked the sudden update and um yeah I will try to do so more often or whatever. Oh yeah and if one more person calls me a FUCKING GUY ONE MORE STINKING TIME I SWEAR.... Whoa don't want anyone reporting me for threatening you guys. Listen plz just read my bio or just know I AM A WOMAN! btw, my usual is 3pgs and I made this 4pgs so yay me! Thank you for your time and I hope you have a spiffy day! ^_^ *cough*yeah right*cough*}