SORRY PEEPS! THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE A 1 LINED CHAPTER! The comp. messed it up I guess, there was a story!!!
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(This happened at the same time as ch. 11, for those of you who are confused)
Link waived goodbye to the girls and started up the stairs to his room. Something was definitely strange with Marth. "I mean, a few days ago the man wanted me imprisoned, possibly executed and now he says it's a misunderstanding? Weird," Link thought as he neared the room. A flurry of dust stirred as he opened the heavy door. It was amazing how fast dirt gathered in the castle. Link noted that nothing had been taken out of his room, but there wasn't much in there anyway. He set his bag on the table and began to unpack. He threw his quiver of arrows in a corner and laid his shield against the wall. "Ah, this," Link sighed, pulling out the moons tear. He put it on the table and stared into its depths. He didn't think he would be giving it to Zelda after all. His musings were interrupted by a knock at the door. "Sir, lunch will be served shortly," a maid said and curtseyed. "Thank you miss," Link said. The girl giggled and ran out quickly. He knew that the maid-girls fought over the privilege of going up to Links room.
Link arrived at the dining hall about ten minutes later to find Saria and Zelda chatting like old friends. "Well, at least Zelda hasn't scared her off yet," Link thought and sat down. "Hi sweetie," Zelda said. "Um...hi," he said timidly. Saria was about to say something but was interrupted by the entrance of a very loud King Harnikan and Marth. "I tell you Marth...Oh, who is this and why is she at my table? No maids at the table!" The King roared, pointing at Saria. "Father, do you not remember from this morning?!? This is Saria, she's a Sage, my guest," He stared blankly for a moment then said. "Fine, of course! Now, lunch!" He moved his girth to a grandiose chair at the head of the table, Marth at his right. "Father, what was decided at your meeting?" Zelda asked. "Oh, you know we stepped up securities, arranged things and formalities, and all that rot." He said nervously. Zelda knew her father hardly participated in his conferences; she had taken part in one and was greatly ashamed in his lack of interest in issues. (A/N How is he still King? That lame-o!)
Lunch was brought out by a few maids. All wanting to be the one to serve Link, they hustled to him. "Please, girls, I only need one!" Link said. They had almost finished when King Harnikan stirred up conversation. "Ah, have you and Zelda arranged anything concerning your wedding?" He asked Marth. Marth was taken aback. He dropped his fork and answered, "Zelda has not shown any interest in being wed to me. We have no plans." Zelda looked at him sternly. "What? You...Zelda! You are still being stubborn? This won't do!" The king started. A bit annoyed, Marth said, "Your highness, I believe the princess should choose. If she wished to marry me, I can say I would be, overjoyed. But it should be her that makes the decision." With that, he stood and left the room.
The rest of them finished the meal in silence. Link excused himself and left. Zelda caught Link and told him she needed to talk. They proceeded to the courtyard and sat in the grass. "So," "Um," They said at the same time. "You go first," Link offered. "I-I don't know how to say this," she began.
"T-H-I-S....like that!" Link sounded it out slowly; she punched him in the arm. "I'm serious!" Zelda whined. He apologized and listened politely. "....You know I love you, right?" She asked. Link wasn't sure what to say or think, so he simply said, "Yes?" "Well, this is difficult. I'm not sure that I know it anymore," she sighed. You would think being told that he wasn't loved by someone anymore would hurt Link, but it relieved him. "So you don't...I mean," "We aren't right for each other. Everyone says we are destined to be one, I even thought so. But I realize we aren't." Zelda said. Her face was composed but her heart was dying. Link looked at her but she turned away. "But your letter, what's happened since then?" He asked. She ran a hand through her hair and said. "I was hoping you wouldn't bring that up. I've been thinking since then, and talking," "To Marth?" Link interrupted. "Yes, to Marth, and Saria. That girl made a sacrifice for you, she loves you. Its not just infatuation either. I can see it in your eyes and in hers. Its love and I'm not sure it's what I feel with you." A single tear appeared which she wiped away hastily. "Zelda, don't think bec-" Link began but Zelda silenced him. "Please, just, just, ugh! You need to be with her, don't tell me otherwise, I do have the Triforce of wisdom." She laughed gently. "Are you sure?" Link asked, taking her hand in his. "Oh, don't ask me that!" she told him. Seeing that she needed it, Link pulled her into a warm, friendly embrace. Letting go of him would be the hardest thing.
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