Chapter Two

Zelda had shown Link the palace, now the two were sitting outside in the courtyard catching up on old times. They laughed out loud at the memory of Link's adventures when he was a child collecting the spiritual stones. Link sweat dropped as Zelda laughed at him when he told her that the Gorons had given him the biggest Goron hug he'd ever received.

"Man... I thought I had broken a rib or something." Link said.

"Heheheh..." Zelda giggled happily. Link smiled. He was glad to see her happy and that sweet smile that he missed so much.

But Link suddenly found Zelda hugging him. He was surprised by this sudden attachment. But, Link wrapped his arms around the princess in the hug.

"I missed you so much Link." Zelda said through a sob.

"I missed you too Zelda." Link comforted. "Now, cheer up. Why don't we invite all of our friends over for a feast tonight? You won't believe how hungry I am." Link said as he and Zelda separated. Zelda smiled and wiped the tears away.

"Okay." she said. The two walked out of the castle garden and into the palace.

"Have you seen that new hottie in the palace yet?" asked one of the kitchen maids.

"No." replied the other.

"Well, he's tall and really hansom or so I've heard." the one spoke.

"Oh." giggled her friend.

"Seriously girls, there can't be any cute guy out there..." Mila said to the two.

"Mila, when will you learn that men are- oh no! There he is!" the one speaking stops as Link entered the kitchen. Everyone had stopped working to look at him. Even Mila looked up at him and blushed.

'They were right! He is cute!' Mila thought.

"Hey ladies. Mind if I join ya'?" Link asked taking off his gloves and grabbing an apron. They all giggled as he started washing the dishes. Link enjoyed doing the dishes. In fact, he liked working all around. The dark warrior always wanted to do something instead of sitting and waiting.

Mila blushed, as he was standing right next to her. 'Hey... he is nice looking... wonder what a strong warrior like he is doing here at the palace?' she asked herself. She blushed as he smiled while washing the dishes in the sink.

Mila was a young girl in her seventeen's. She was very thin and pale. But her bright brownish red hair made her look like a goddess. Mila's light green eyes had a thirst for an adventure. There was a fierce fire in her eyes, her heart had a devilish dare. Mila was very stubborn and out going.

Link hummed the happy tone that Saria had taught him when he was little. Saira's Song was a very cheerful song to hum. The hero loved it because it kept his spirits going and happy. Link reached over for another plate when his hand touched Mila's. "Oops. Sorry miss." Link quickly pulled back his hand to wait for her.

"That's ok." Mila answered with a bright red blush. She moved her hand and turned away to hide her blush. Link acted like normal and whistled the tone and continued washing. Mila then walked out of the kitchen to catch her breath. What were these strange feelings? Why was her heart beating so fast? Mila shook her head and walked down the halls to the laundry room.

Zelda was in her room at her desk writing letters to Saria and Malon, plus the other sages. She smiled cheerfully as she wrote short notes of a time, date and place. They were going to have a welcome back party for Link. Though he left her to eat a few minutes ago, she was happy that he was back. The princess smiled and called for a guard.

"Yes your highness?" The guard asked, standing perfectly still.

"I need you to gather up enough messengers to give these letters to the addressed as soon as possible." Zelda commanded lightly.

"Yes Ma'am." the soldier gave her a bow and walked off. Zelda smiled excitedly. Everyone was going to come and enjoy a fun night with their hero, Link. She couldn't help but act childish and jump up in joy. She felt embarrassed and quickly regained her composer, as there were two maids in the room standing waiting for her to want their assistance. The princess flushed a little red and walked gracefully out of the room.

Zelda walked down to the kitchen where she saw Link washing the dishes. "Link?" she spoke. All the maids stop working but Link continued. She smiled and walked up behind him, pinching his ear.

"Ow! What the- Zelda?" Link yelled but turned to find Zelda there.

"Heheh... Link what are you doing?"

"I was um... well uh, you see..." Link couldn't speak. Zelda giggled.

"Oh well. Get dried off and meet me inside the throne room." the princess said and walked out. Link dried his hands on a paper cloth.

"See you later ladies... nice working with ya'." the hero said.

"Bye..." the girls replied, giggling as he walked out with one of those boyish grins.

Link arrived in the throne room and walked next to Zelda. "So, whatcha got planed for tonight?" he asked.

"Well, I want to have a dinner feast, then everyone's going to just I guess party... not too sure but oh well, we'll see how it works out." the princess answered. Link smiled.

"Or we could just watch me be the idioit that I Am." he joked.

"Heh, we could. But you're not an idioit Link." Zelda replied.

"Yes I Am." he argued.

"Are not."

"Are too."

"Are not."

"Are too."

"You are not an idioit Link." Zelda said.

"Alright. If you say so Zel." Link shrugged. They were quiet for a few minutes. "So uh... when does it start?" Link asked finally.

"Tonight." Zelda answered.

Okay, then I shall practice with my sword till then." Link said, walking out.