Hey! This is my first Zelda fic so go a little easy on me, This fic is set after Link's adventures in OoT and MM even though I haven't played MM yet, he has grown up normally and is about 17 in the fic now. Sorry if everyone seems OOC I'm trying my best here, ^_^
disclaimer: I don't own Zelda or any of the other characters except my own, ^_~ oh, and I had to make up a city or two so I own those as well.
Why do I love you?
Chapter 1
Link, Hyrule's famous hero had been living peacefully in the Lost Woods ever since his adventures in the mysterious lands he had visited. Things had been very peaceful and were actually getting quite boring. Though Link kept regular acquaintances with Zelda, his heart longed for adventure. Nothing interesting had been happening and he was finally going to do something about it.
Darkness engulfed a small thatched hut which would be comfortably livable for one person. A tiny ball of light pierced the darkness, illuminating a corner of the hut. It floated over to the sleeping Link and took a deep breath.
"LINK!" It squeaked. "Wake up Link!"
The figure stirred and turned over trying to avoid the strong white glow. "Mmmr. . . it groaned.
The little ball of light who was Tatl the fairy turned an angry red.
"Wake up Link! Wake up!" She yelled in her tiny voice–right in his ear.
Link, being startled by the onslaught of noise toppled out of bed and landed on the solid wood floor.
"Ow . . . " was all he could say as he rubbed his bottom. "What is it Tatl?" he asked sleepily.
The little fairy suddenly turned an electric blue. "You . . . don't remember?! What happened to, it's so boring here, Tatl. Let's go on another adventure, Tatl!"
Link cringed at the shrillness of her voice. "Sorry." He apologized. "You're right. When do you wanna leave?" he asked picking himself off of the floor.
Tatl flew from Link to the window and back again.
"Let's go right now!" She squeaked happily.
Link gave her a smile, though sometimes she could act like a total annoyance he cherished these rare occasions they would spend together.
"Ok." He said.
The fairy turned a happy yellow and flew out the window. Morning mist was beginning to form and she didn't wish to miss sunup.
Link grabbed his Hylian shield and various other items. He traced his fingers over the smooth surface of the last item. The Ocarina of Time. He placed his lips on the mouthpiece and began to play the Minuet of the Forest. Expertly playing each note he went to join Tatl in the sunrise.
As the sun crept over the horizon the forest was splashed in the red-orange glow. Link remembered the time Zelda had given him the Ocarina, she had said she didn't feel it was safe in the castle. Ever since that day he had treasured it and protected it with his life.
*~*~*~*~*
Hyrule Castle stood solidly where it had always been. A central landmark for all to see. Princess Zelda, the most beautiful woman in Hyrule was still training to become queen. She may have accepted her fate but most often wished she could be free. Staying in the Castle forever was not the type of life she wanted. She admired Link, he was free, allowed to travel where he wanted–when he wanted it. Someday she knew she would have her own adventure no matter what anybody said.
She arose from her canopy bed, opening the curtains surrounding her. She had often felt it was ridiculous to shut yourself in a bed and swore she would tear down those curtains. Running her fingers through her long golden hair she walked over to the window. Viewing the world in its early morning state.
The sun shone through the window creating thick bronze rays upon the carpeted floor.
She wondered if Link would arrive for a visit, not that she cared of course. She would never admit to, needing to see him. She longed to go adventuring with him, another thing she would never admit to. She wondered if he felt the same way. She sometimes felt a hint of jealousy to his freedom but a new emotion was finding its way, blocking out all others.
*~*~*~*~*
Link had been walking for about five minutes when he heard a strange noise, resonating throughout the trees and foliage.
"What is that?" He asked stopping for a second.
Tatl flew out from beneath his hat to listen as well. "I hear it too." She said.
Link stepped a bit further, listening intently with his pointed ears. It definitely sounded like crying. "It's fear." He said simply. "Somebody is afraid."
Walking in the direction of the cries, it was a test of his concentration. Stepping into a clearing, Link saw something that made him look twice.
"Is that what I think it is?!" Tatl screeched, not believing her little eyes.
Link was stunned for a second but the answer came easily. "It's a baby."
The poor thing was wailing uncontrollably but as Link approached, the crying ceased allowing peace to enter the forest once again.
He moved closer, kneeling down to get a better look. The baby, obviously a girl was dressed in a lacy white frock similar to a baptism gown. A white and pink striped blanket hung loosely over a brown wicker basket. Golden-blond curls framed her perfectly round face lightly flushed after the crying ordeal. She stared up at him with eyes the colour of an azurite stone. He couldn't help but smile; she looked like a little angel that had fallen from heaven.
He stood up and backed away, trying to figure out what to do. He didn't notice a stick which made a rather large *craack* as he splintered it with his boot. He whipped his head around only to see she was about to cry again.
"Shh... sh... wait one sec." He said fumbling for his Ocarina. He placed it to his lips and began to play Zelda's Lullaby, slowly and smoothly playing each note in perfect tune.
The baby quieted and giggled, throwing her chubby little arms up, wanting to be carried.
Link picked her up into his arms allowing her head to rest upon his shoulder. Tatl flew onto the opposite shoulder squeaking about how cute she was.
"What do we do now?" She asked and then added. "Can we keep her?"
The remark startled Link. Keep it?! He didn't know a thing about babies, but he knew someone who did...
"We're going to the castle." He said.
"Kay!" Said the fairy, once again flying inside his hat.
Leaving the basket where it lay he turned in the direction of Hyrule Castle. He hoped Zelda would be able to help. What were they going to do with a baby?
*~*~*~*~*
It was early afternoon. Zelda escaped her princess duties to have some time to herself. She sat on a tower rooftop overlooking the Castle square and Hyrule field. She looked from the bustling activity in the marketplace to the calm tranquility of the Lon Lon farm.
She then saw something she didn't expect. She had to look twice and the sight greatly pleased her. It was obviously Link, making his way closer and closer. She was holding a bundle of something in his arms, she was clueless to what it could possible be. She left the tower to make her way down to meet him.
Link was quite adept at dodging the guards even with a baby. He made his way up to Zelda's room long before she got there herself.
"Link!" She exclaimed upon seeing him. "How did you get- oh nevermind. What brings you here?" She asked.
"Hi... " He said softly giving her a slight blush.
Tatl few up smiling widely. "Look what we found!" She said pushing Zelda's head in the direction of the baby.
Her eyes widened. "She's beautiful..." She said.
"Uh... thanks." Said Link not knowing what else to say.
A thought entered Zelda's head that scared her a little.
"Is it... yours...?" She asked.
Link was stunned for a second, why had she asked him that? Didn't she know him better than that? He gave her a quick. "No!" blushing madly.
"Oh! Sorry..." said Zelda blushing as well.
The two stood there for a while not knowing what to say to one another, Tatl finally broke the silence by saying. "Then who does it belong to?!"
"She." Link corrected.
The fairy shrugged. "Whatever..."
"A valid question..." Zelda agreed. "Where did you find her?"
"The Lost Woods." Link replied. "It's pretty unusual, she didn't even have a note or anything."
Zelda noticed something she was surprised Link had missed. The baby girl was wearing a Triforce pendant upon a gold chain.
"Look at this." She said taking him by the hand and pulling him closer.
"Weird." He remarked. "I wonder what it means."
Tatl flew over to see for herself. "Something's engraved on the back." She squeaked. "It says... Kelvin's Cairn, is that a place?"
"I know where that is!" Zelda exclaimed. "It's north of Hyrule, just past Death Mountain."
Link quickly made up his mind. "Let's go..." He said looking deeply into her dark blue eyes.
She was about to ask 'Are you serious?' But the look she received answered the question for her. He was very serious and she had a large decision on her hands.
A/N Like it? Review please! ^-^
disclaimer: I don't own Zelda or any of the other characters except my own, ^_~ oh, and I had to make up a city or two so I own those as well.
Why do I love you?
Chapter 1
Link, Hyrule's famous hero had been living peacefully in the Lost Woods ever since his adventures in the mysterious lands he had visited. Things had been very peaceful and were actually getting quite boring. Though Link kept regular acquaintances with Zelda, his heart longed for adventure. Nothing interesting had been happening and he was finally going to do something about it.
Darkness engulfed a small thatched hut which would be comfortably livable for one person. A tiny ball of light pierced the darkness, illuminating a corner of the hut. It floated over to the sleeping Link and took a deep breath.
"LINK!" It squeaked. "Wake up Link!"
The figure stirred and turned over trying to avoid the strong white glow. "Mmmr. . . it groaned.
The little ball of light who was Tatl the fairy turned an angry red.
"Wake up Link! Wake up!" She yelled in her tiny voice–right in his ear.
Link, being startled by the onslaught of noise toppled out of bed and landed on the solid wood floor.
"Ow . . . " was all he could say as he rubbed his bottom. "What is it Tatl?" he asked sleepily.
The little fairy suddenly turned an electric blue. "You . . . don't remember?! What happened to, it's so boring here, Tatl. Let's go on another adventure, Tatl!"
Link cringed at the shrillness of her voice. "Sorry." He apologized. "You're right. When do you wanna leave?" he asked picking himself off of the floor.
Tatl flew from Link to the window and back again.
"Let's go right now!" She squeaked happily.
Link gave her a smile, though sometimes she could act like a total annoyance he cherished these rare occasions they would spend together.
"Ok." He said.
The fairy turned a happy yellow and flew out the window. Morning mist was beginning to form and she didn't wish to miss sunup.
Link grabbed his Hylian shield and various other items. He traced his fingers over the smooth surface of the last item. The Ocarina of Time. He placed his lips on the mouthpiece and began to play the Minuet of the Forest. Expertly playing each note he went to join Tatl in the sunrise.
As the sun crept over the horizon the forest was splashed in the red-orange glow. Link remembered the time Zelda had given him the Ocarina, she had said she didn't feel it was safe in the castle. Ever since that day he had treasured it and protected it with his life.
*~*~*~*~*
Hyrule Castle stood solidly where it had always been. A central landmark for all to see. Princess Zelda, the most beautiful woman in Hyrule was still training to become queen. She may have accepted her fate but most often wished she could be free. Staying in the Castle forever was not the type of life she wanted. She admired Link, he was free, allowed to travel where he wanted–when he wanted it. Someday she knew she would have her own adventure no matter what anybody said.
She arose from her canopy bed, opening the curtains surrounding her. She had often felt it was ridiculous to shut yourself in a bed and swore she would tear down those curtains. Running her fingers through her long golden hair she walked over to the window. Viewing the world in its early morning state.
The sun shone through the window creating thick bronze rays upon the carpeted floor.
She wondered if Link would arrive for a visit, not that she cared of course. She would never admit to, needing to see him. She longed to go adventuring with him, another thing she would never admit to. She wondered if he felt the same way. She sometimes felt a hint of jealousy to his freedom but a new emotion was finding its way, blocking out all others.
*~*~*~*~*
Link had been walking for about five minutes when he heard a strange noise, resonating throughout the trees and foliage.
"What is that?" He asked stopping for a second.
Tatl flew out from beneath his hat to listen as well. "I hear it too." She said.
Link stepped a bit further, listening intently with his pointed ears. It definitely sounded like crying. "It's fear." He said simply. "Somebody is afraid."
Walking in the direction of the cries, it was a test of his concentration. Stepping into a clearing, Link saw something that made him look twice.
"Is that what I think it is?!" Tatl screeched, not believing her little eyes.
Link was stunned for a second but the answer came easily. "It's a baby."
The poor thing was wailing uncontrollably but as Link approached, the crying ceased allowing peace to enter the forest once again.
He moved closer, kneeling down to get a better look. The baby, obviously a girl was dressed in a lacy white frock similar to a baptism gown. A white and pink striped blanket hung loosely over a brown wicker basket. Golden-blond curls framed her perfectly round face lightly flushed after the crying ordeal. She stared up at him with eyes the colour of an azurite stone. He couldn't help but smile; she looked like a little angel that had fallen from heaven.
He stood up and backed away, trying to figure out what to do. He didn't notice a stick which made a rather large *craack* as he splintered it with his boot. He whipped his head around only to see she was about to cry again.
"Shh... sh... wait one sec." He said fumbling for his Ocarina. He placed it to his lips and began to play Zelda's Lullaby, slowly and smoothly playing each note in perfect tune.
The baby quieted and giggled, throwing her chubby little arms up, wanting to be carried.
Link picked her up into his arms allowing her head to rest upon his shoulder. Tatl flew onto the opposite shoulder squeaking about how cute she was.
"What do we do now?" She asked and then added. "Can we keep her?"
The remark startled Link. Keep it?! He didn't know a thing about babies, but he knew someone who did...
"We're going to the castle." He said.
"Kay!" Said the fairy, once again flying inside his hat.
Leaving the basket where it lay he turned in the direction of Hyrule Castle. He hoped Zelda would be able to help. What were they going to do with a baby?
*~*~*~*~*
It was early afternoon. Zelda escaped her princess duties to have some time to herself. She sat on a tower rooftop overlooking the Castle square and Hyrule field. She looked from the bustling activity in the marketplace to the calm tranquility of the Lon Lon farm.
She then saw something she didn't expect. She had to look twice and the sight greatly pleased her. It was obviously Link, making his way closer and closer. She was holding a bundle of something in his arms, she was clueless to what it could possible be. She left the tower to make her way down to meet him.
Link was quite adept at dodging the guards even with a baby. He made his way up to Zelda's room long before she got there herself.
"Link!" She exclaimed upon seeing him. "How did you get- oh nevermind. What brings you here?" She asked.
"Hi... " He said softly giving her a slight blush.
Tatl few up smiling widely. "Look what we found!" She said pushing Zelda's head in the direction of the baby.
Her eyes widened. "She's beautiful..." She said.
"Uh... thanks." Said Link not knowing what else to say.
A thought entered Zelda's head that scared her a little.
"Is it... yours...?" She asked.
Link was stunned for a second, why had she asked him that? Didn't she know him better than that? He gave her a quick. "No!" blushing madly.
"Oh! Sorry..." said Zelda blushing as well.
The two stood there for a while not knowing what to say to one another, Tatl finally broke the silence by saying. "Then who does it belong to?!"
"She." Link corrected.
The fairy shrugged. "Whatever..."
"A valid question..." Zelda agreed. "Where did you find her?"
"The Lost Woods." Link replied. "It's pretty unusual, she didn't even have a note or anything."
Zelda noticed something she was surprised Link had missed. The baby girl was wearing a Triforce pendant upon a gold chain.
"Look at this." She said taking him by the hand and pulling him closer.
"Weird." He remarked. "I wonder what it means."
Tatl flew over to see for herself. "Something's engraved on the back." She squeaked. "It says... Kelvin's Cairn, is that a place?"
"I know where that is!" Zelda exclaimed. "It's north of Hyrule, just past Death Mountain."
Link quickly made up his mind. "Let's go..." He said looking deeply into her dark blue eyes.
She was about to ask 'Are you serious?' But the look she received answered the question for her. He was very serious and she had a large decision on her hands.
A/N Like it? Review please! ^-^
