The Legend of Zelda: The Lost Princess
Chapter 4- Holding out for a Hero
Thanks so much for reviews everyone! This chapter kicks things up a notch- what will Link think of Princess Ariana? Read, find out, and PLEASE review!
The hallway the party found themselves in was long, eerily lit by torches, with each footfall echoing round the group. Finally, it opened into a generous chamber dominated by a huge canopied bed big enough to hold seven grown men situated on a raised stone dais. The sages stopped short, gazing at the bed in wonder. Link, however, did not falter, for it was as if some magnet had grabbed at his feet and pulled him to the bed, seating him on its edge as he stared, entranced, at its occupant.
Amidst the fine gauzy layers of canopy, among the silken pillows and heavy tasseled coverlets lay the most exquisite beauty Link had ever laid eyes on. Surely the Goddesses themselves had formed her, pulling together fire and stars and precious gems to create something so radiant. "Perfect," Link breathed before he could stop himself. Impa could not agree more as she looked upon the woman her young charge had grown into.
Her hair had darkened a little to a gleaming chestnut, burnished copper hues flashing fire in the torchlight. It lay swirled across the pillow in rich swirls of wavy silk. Her figure was divine, slender and graceful, with perfectly molded shoulders, a generous but not too heavy bosom, a will-o-the-wisp waist, and long shapely legs. Smooth, delicate hands lay folded across her breast as if in prayer, her skin a soft olive- not as fair as Zelda, but not nearly as dark as her aunt. And then you saw her face.
A more angelic creature never lived, Rauru thought, a sentiment that Link's mind echoed as he drank in every detail of her, like a parched desert drinks in a rare thunderstorm. Finely arched eyebrows cut a delicate line across her smooth forehead. Her closed eyes were long lashed, the lashes resting on high cheekbones framing a straight nose above delicate red lips….her lips….Link suddenly remembered why he'd come here and looked to Impa, who nodded.
"You know what you must do, Hero. It's up to you now." Link nodded and slowly placed a hand over hers. Goddesses her skin is so SOFT! He thought. Slowly, inch by inch, Link lowered his head and gently pressed his lips against hers.
The moment he did, Link found heaven. A curious low roaring started in his ears as his heart began to race. Heat began to build from his lips, spreading through his veins and settling in his groin where….Goddesses he had to stop before…..slowly he pulled away, drawing a shaky, lightheaded breath.
Her eyelids fluttered, then opened fully, revealing green-tinged amber pools Link found himself drowning in. When she focused on him her eyes widened in surprise.
"A-are you…real? Is it really you?" Her voice, as arresting as her form, thrilled Link to the core. So sweet, so melodic and innocent, and yet….so alive, so fiery with spirit. At that moment it hit Link like a ton of bomb flowers-he'd known this girl precisely one minute and had fallen completely off the edge of the world for her. He cleared his throat.
"P-princess Ariana….I am Link, the Hero of Time. I've come to take you home."
Ariana smiled, nearly causing Link to tear up. GODDESSES she was SO beautiful! "Yes…." Ariana said, studying him in a way that made him melt. "You're exactly as I imagined. Thank you, Link." Ariana endeavored to sit up, and Link automatically slipped an arm around her shoulders.
"Easy Princess- slowly now. You've been asleep for seven years. Don't try to sit up too fast."
"SEVEN YEARS!" Ariana cried, clinging to his hand. "Seven years…." Her eyes met Link's for a moment. He's so handsome, she thought. That blond hair….those gorgeous blue eyes….his body, warm against hers…..She broke the gaze, feeling a flush rising to her cheeks. Her gaze landed on Impa.
"Impa? Impa! You DID come for me!"
Impa stepped forward, tears coursing down her face. "Yes, dear child. Welcome back!"
I know, I KNOW! Mushy, short, not really necessary…but the kiss was in it! READ AND REVIEW PLEASE! Much love!
