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Jeshi: I'm back, I'm back I'm back I'm back! ^.^

Nabooru: @_@ I think they get it, Jeshi.

Jeshi: ^.^ Heehee, no they don't, silly!

Nabooru: @_@ Jeshi doesn't own the Legend of Zelda..

Jeshi: ^.^ Heehee, yes I do!

Nabooru: *anime fall*
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The next few days were filled with excitement as people busily planned for their princess's wedding. It had left the king more stressful than usual, but he was proud that his daughter was happy, and she was going to marry someone who would always look after her.

As for Zelda and Link, they were so overjoyed that they couldn't walk anywhere without their faces beaming with cheerfulness. Their smiles were so big and wide that their faces hurt long after they left each other to go to sleep.

They were no longer going to be alone! Though they saw each other almost everyday…they knew that the empty space that longed for a romantic partner was finally filled. Forever they would be together, grow old together, have children and grandchildren, and watch them all grow. Just the thought made them both want to run around frantically and scream in delight.

One day, Link had taken Zelda's hand into his and looked her in the eyes compassionately and said, "You know…I don't think we've decided on a place for where the wedding to be."

Zelda looked up at him and smiled.

"Well..I was thinking maybe in the castle town market, actually," she replied, "because then the whole town can watch if they so desired. It IS a day for everyone to celebrate, as father said."

"I think that's a wonderful idea…because your father is right, it IS a day for everyone to celebrate!" Link pulled Zelda into a tight hug. He wanted to stay like that forever. But then again…now that the two of them were FINALLY going to get married, he could, right?

So they had decided to have the wedding in the middle of the town. People set to work, decorating it as much as possible. Everywhere, there were white lilies (A/N: I used white lilies because I think they are SO pretty…u.u…I want white lilies at MY wedding…) set up on doors, around the fountain, everywhere!

The maids had even gone completely insane trying to THINK of an idea for Zelda's wedding dress. They wanted it to be perfect through and through, though Zelda told them to just make whatever and she'd wear it. Even if it was really bad looking…but the maids had persisted on something absolutely striking.

People who had heard the news had come from all over Hyrule just to see the wedding also. The town inns were so loaded that village people with sizeable houses had even offered their homes as miniature inns.

When dusk hit the night before their wedding, (A/N: Yes, they put up lilies around like…days before the wedding to show that there was a special occasion that was going to happen soon…and the day before the wedding, the villagers decided to replace the dead lilies…XD) the village people set up two pillars in the market, where Link and Zelda would stand the next day and be married.

The people then proceeded to a huge dinner in celebration that night, (not that they weren't celebrating enough already) and had much dancing.

Zelda laughed as she watched the children run around playing tag , bobbing in and out around the adults who were busy in their dancing and other festivities that they rarely noticed their children. Though it was a known fact that the children would not go very far…there was food (especially deserts) around! Many games were also hosted for the children to keep them entertained, and as they did that, the adults had danced.

Link then ran up to Zelda and grabbed her by the hands, and pulled her out of her seat. The two of them laughed as they spun around in circles, their arms around each other. As the earth around them spun dizzily, the two of them laughed, whether it was to get the sickness in their stomachs out from spinning so much, or because they were so overly happy that tomorrow was going to be a big event for them in their lives is beyond anyone.

They hugged each other tightly, each wanting to hold onto that very moment forever. It was such a nice feeling…so warm and wonderful. It surely was going to be a night for the two of them to remember.

In their lives, so much had happened between them, especially with Ganondorf, and now both of them were relieved with the fact that they were going to be with each other forever, no matter what. Their love had over come so much so far, and now it was going to keep moving on, in years through children and grandchildren…generations even.

It was later that the king had risen his hand as a sign of silence to everyone. When everyone was quiet, he spoke.

"This is a fine night to celebrate in the kingdom of Hyrule. My daughter, and now to-be queen, Zelda tomorrow shall marry our own Hero of Time and fine swordsman, Link," he announced proudly. People cheered, and the king hushed them again.

"I would also just like to say that…the two of them have been quite patient, dealing with my impatience and stubbornness at times…it must have been quite hard to tolerate, am I right?" He questioned, glancing at Link and Zelda. The two of them smiled, and he continued, "in a final word…I'd like to wish my daughter the best of luck. Have many children, make me proud…not that I can't be any more proud of you than I already am."

People clapped and cheered respectfully, then continued with their meals, gossip, congratulations and dancing.

It wasn't long after that moment when a red-haired girl came limping around in the town, beat-up looking, clothes slightly torn, badly cut, and blood all over her. When the people saw her, they backed away to give her room, and everyone fell silent at this sight before them. The girl was badly hurt, but shed no tears…though she looked frightened. The king approached the girl.

"What is it, girl? What brings you to this town, especially in this state?" He asked her seriously. She stared up at him frightfully and gasped in pain. Link looked down at this girl before them and recognized her as Malon from the Lon Lon Ranch.

"G…Ganondorf," she gasped, trying to fight tears from falling, "he…destroyed our home…my dad..he…he slaughtered our cows and horses..and..and Mr. Ingo..and he…help.." She suddenly breathed deep and quick, then fell to her knees, then fell to the ground remotely lifeless. Someone quickly pushed through the crowd and checked her cuts and pulse. He stared back up at the king worriedly.

"She won't live, sir," he replied, "she's lost so much blood…her skin is so pale underneath the blood, and she's getting very cold."

Link suddenly ran up to Malon, and kneeled down beside her. He looked her in the eyes. She laid there, staring inertly. She then slightly moved her eyes upwards to look at him. He stared at her sympathetically.

"..Help…Link.."she said so softly, Link could barely hear her. She hiccoughed and tried to keep from crying. Link reached down and held her hand softly.

"I'll get him for you, Malon," Link said thoughtfully, "I'll get him for what he did to the ranch..to the animals…Mr. Ingo and your dad…and you.."

Malon's eyes fluttered, and very quietly she said in a voice so quiet it was barely a whisper, "Thank you…" Link could barely hear the words themselves because she had trailed off in the middle of her last answer as her eyes gently closed. She now laid there with a small, sweet smile on her face, her cold, lifeless, and bloody hand in Link's.

Link then got up and let go of Malon's hand. He looked around at all the worried faces. He knew what was coming. He had to go fight Ganondorf again…and the night before his wedding! What were the odds of that?

He turned to Zelda, who was now sobbing as she stared down at the dead ranch girl on the ground in a bloody heap. He walked over and took her in his arms and held on tightly to her. She gradually ceased her crying, and held onto him. The king stared wide-eyed at Malon, then at Link.

"Link..you-"

"I'm going," Link replied, cutting the king off. Everyone stared at Link now. Some looked terrified, some smiled with hope, the rest cried.

"But you have waited so long..I.."the king trailed off there. He didn't know what to say now.

"This is more important right now, father…" Zelda replied quietly. She looked up at Link, "you'll come back to me…right?"

Link smiled gently and replied, "I always do."

The two of them hugged each other warmly and kissed each other. Then Link gathered up whatever weapons he had and Epona was sent to him immediately. He saddled up on her and rode out of the town market. On his way out, he glanced back to see Zelda's smiling face. She had hope for him.

He glared ahead at his destination…the Lon Lon Ranch. Was Ganondorf even there now? Who knew. All he knew was that Ganondorf wasn't getting away with anything this time.

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Jeshi: *sigh* ^.^ I'm so proud of myself!

Nabooru: Be proud…though now you killed the ranch girl.._

Jeshi: Not me!! T_T It was Ganondorf!!

Nabooru: O_O..Oh yeah! ^_^ Heheheh…I knew that…^_^;;;;

Jeshi: -_-;
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