Disclaimer: Of course I don't own the Legend of Zelda, you silly numnuts! Sheesh

Zelda's Choice

A New Beginning

Time passed. Winter turned into spring - skeletal trees seemed to lift themselves up once more, as if to drink in the warm sunshine. Tiny blossoms grew and fell to the machinations of the wind. The land became a warm color of peridot and emerald; the rising of temperatures brought smiles to the faces of both peasants and lords alike.

The cold of winter did nothing to dampen Zelda's spirits, however. Love can bring needed warmth to any person, despite the season. Her emotions were a mixture of simple delight, keen excitement, and utter euphoria. Link's presence made her smile. His touch made her blush. His kisses made her heart race. His love completed her.

The King of Hyrule did consent to Link's courting of Zelda, although hesitantly. He continued to fear the reaction of the lords. To his surprise, though, they were quite supportive. Link had always been a favorite of any person he came in contact with. It was the same with the lords of the land.

Marriage of the pair was on the minds of many a person, but they stayed silent. There was no use in rushing it. Their time would come, eventually.

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Walking in the gardens, Zelda and Link were silent. Their hands were intertwined, and their faces displayed their happiness. Their courting had been tumultuous, to say the least; mostly due to the king's constant anxiety and Link's initial hesitation. They had bickered once or twice, but apologies were made and peace was restored. Their love continued to blossom - each silly argument and concern made it stronger. The two could not be parted. One always seemed incapable of functioning without the other.

Zelda looked up at Link, smiling. He eventually smiled in return. Lightly tugging at her arm, Link led her to a nearby bench.

Sitting he said, "I love you, Zelda." His eyes shone.

She kissed his fingers. "I love you too, Link," she replied quietly.

Running his fingers though her loose golden hair, he was silent. He simply watched her with his deep blue eyes. "Zelda," he eventually said, "I would like to ask something of you."

Zelda smiled broadly. Curling a piece of his own hair between her fingers, she replied, "Of course. Anything."

He then looked down, blushing, and began to trace random patterns on the bench. Zelda frowned, watching him. Why was he so hesitant? She eventually received her answer.

He looked up once more; his eyes were bright. "Zelda, will…will you marry me?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Zelda's initial reaction was shock. Marriage? It quickly turned to excitement, however, then to complete joy. Throwing her arms around his neck, she kissed him soundly on the lips. "Link!" she exclaimed, "of course I'll marry you! Yes, oh, yes!"

Link's smile was so full of happiness that Zelda's heart ached. He was so wonderful. "Good," he answered quietly. He then began to kiss her, even more fervently than before. Kissing him just as fervently, Zelda was bursting with love for him. His lips touched every part of her face, neck, hands - everything. She simply clung to him, and then began to kiss the same places on him.

They were completely unaware of anyone else walking by. Even loud whispers and shrill giggles were unnoticed. It was only the two of them in the entire world. No one else was there, nothing else mattered.

It was perfect.