Disclaimer: LoZ stuff is Nintendo's. Riengulf, Elina, Kendall, Kerakio and company are mine.

Zelda: My turn again!

Malon: Maybe I'll be in it too. I can't wait to see some cute guys!

zeldaiskool: Alright, alright you two. Readers, let them loose before they go crazy.


Once Riengulf and Zelda started dancing, Riengulf asked a question or two. "So, what is it like being princess of our fair land?"

"As pleasurable as can be expected. There is the whole thing about being the richest girl in Hyrule…many men have asked for my hand in marriage, but none have actually loved me." Zelda got a sly look on her face. "Actually, none have even cared for me enough to ask how I'm feeling. What makes you different?"

"Probably my father. When my mother was alive, he treated her with the utmost respect and equality."

"Do you treat all women this way, or am I special?" She smirked at this thought.

"I treat all women this way, but don't think you're not special, Princess. I have heard good things from my father about you." Zelda blushed at this.

To get the spotlight off of her for now, she asked, "So what about you? What is your life like?"

"Mine is one of a scholar. I plan to become a teacher after two more years. Father respects that decision, because like me, he loves children and really wants grandchildren. I just have to find a woman who agrees with me." He wasn't sure Zelda would agree with his views on children, so he didn't share them with her.

"Oh? What could those views be? I've been told I'm a radical in some of my thinking, so we can't be that different."

Maybe Zelda would agree with him… "Well, I think that children should be more than items that show off how good of a parent someone is. I think that they should be loved for more than they are worth, even when they do something wrong. I also think that girls should be educated in more than just needlepoint and tea service." He was a bit embarrassed about that burst of thought until he saw Zelda's face. She looked incredulously at him.

"I have always had those same thoughts. It could possibly be that I am a princess and am educated in politics, geography, astronomy, and biology, but I completely agree with you. Children are something to be cherished and also girls should be educated as much as I am." Riengulf was amazed. No one except his parents had agreed with him on his views.

"You are worth pursuing, Princess. There has to be a reason that we have met on this night." Suddenly, the song ended. Riengulf led Zelda off of the floor and to the wall so that they could talk some more. But they were interrupted by a woman's calls.

"Zelda! Oh, Zelda dear!" At first Zelda was surprised by the calls, but then she recognized their owner. It was her instructor from the finishing school that she had graduated from, Elina Carcadow, and her husband, Kendall.

"Hello Lady and Lord Carcadow. This is my friend, Riengulf Manalin."

"So nice to meet you, Riengulf." Elina curtsied, and quickly turned to Zelda. "So how are you Zelda dear?"

"Fine, thank you. And what about you and your family?"

"We're all fine, especially Daphnes Nohansen, our son. Kendall believes that Daphnes should be royalty, the boy is so smart, don't you dear?" Kendall nodded, then changed his attention to the maidens at the food table. Without explanation, Elina began coughing. Her husband didn't seem concerned in the slightest.

Zelda on the other hand, was worried. "Lady Carcadow, are you okay?"

Finished with her coughing spell, she nodded. "Oh, it's nothing, just a little cough." It didn't seem like something little.

"Would you like to see a doctor? We have the finest in Hyrule here."

Quickly, Kendall entered the conversation. "She doesn't need a doctor. She'll pull through." At that moment, he walked over to the food table and started chatting with Malon. Riengulf and Zelda exchanged glances as Elina started coughing again.

When she finished, Zelda tried to comfort her. "If it gets worse while here, call a servant for a doctor." Elina nodded. "It was nice seeing you tonight. Good-bye, and feel better."

Riengulf lead her away. "You know Lord Carcadow?" He was curious for Zelda's safety and sorry for Elina's situation.

"Only Lady Carcadow. She was my instructor at finishing school."

This cheered Riengulf. "I'm glad for that." His face turned to a frown. "I've heard that her husband is an evil man. I hope you stay away from him."

"I plan on it. He's rather old, anyway."

Riengulf chuckled. "Thirty-one is not that old. Your father can't be much older."

"Children are supposed to think their parents are old. Plus, Lord Carcadow isn't that handsome." Now Riengulf laughed.

"What about me? Am I handsome?"

"Yes, very! And conceited! Have you ever thought of joining the Hyrule Orchestra as a trumpet? I hear that they are very conceited!" She poked him playfully in the shoulder.

"Maybe I will! And you should join as a…as a clarinet! I've heard that clarinets are very sassy. You, Princess, are sassy."

"Sassy, huh?" She grinned. "Sassy and conceited; what a good combination!" She quickly became startled, realizing what she had said. "I mean…I mean…"

"It's okay, Princess." He leaned down so only she could hear. "I fell in love with you when I first saw you, as well." With great timing, the band began a slow song. "Care to dance again, Princess?" She shook her head, and he lead her to the dance floor.

"How did you know, Riengulf?" Zelda was curious and surprised.

"Know what? That you liked me?" He smiled. "I couldn't help seeing it in your eyes."

"Oh." She wondered if her eyes really showed that much.

"If we were alone, Princess, I might kiss you. Would you be opposed?" Riengulf knew he was taking a chance with this, but he asked anyway.

"No, I wouldn't." She looked up at him, and he down at her. He placed a kiss on her forehead, then she rested her head on his chest.

"That will have to do for now." They agreed and continued dancing.

Across the room, Anton, Impa, and Madan watched with interest. "Looks like we might be in-laws very soon," Anton commented.

"Yes, I believe so." Madan raised his glass. "To our future."

Impa added, "To their future." With Anton adding his glass, the toast was complete.
Zelda: Yay! A teeny bit of fluff(aka:mushiness) for me!

Malon: Yuck! At least you didn't have to speak more than one sentence with Kendall.

Zelda: Heh. And zeldaiskool, what was that little feature with Daphnes Nohansen?

zeldiskool: Zelda, you'll be surprised to find out, but I promise you, it won't be what you expect. Although, this is my version of the connecting story between OoT and WW, so maybe you won't be surprised! As for the viewers, review! They make me happy!(and I need happy. it's been a LOOONNNGGG week.) Link is coming up next!

PS: I am a trumpet, therefore, I can insult them. As for clarinets...please don't hurt me! .