Aah, it feels so good to be writing this story again. It feels even better that I've made Katie herself so happy about it! I got a review! So happy :-)

Do we still have to do disclaimers?

Disclaimer: I regret to inform you that I do not own The Legend of Zelda™ (Which is a damn shame) I do however, own myself - Penny (I should hope so too. . .) and Katie (who technically owns herself but let's not read into this)

Chapter 2 – Brown eyed girls

Penny

I heard the birds and the wind in the trees before I opened my eyes to see the fresh green leaves swaying above my head backed by the beautiful dawn-lit sky. I blinked slowly and turned my head, watching the dappled shade play across my hair laid out across the grass. It had been my dream to visit Hyrule ever since I was 12 years old, and I was finally here. I heard a cucco crow in the distance so I stretched and sat up. Link was already awake, but that didn't surprise me as I doubted he slept much. He was fiddling with something, all his attention was centred on it and my bag was open beside him, things spread about in a circle around him.

'Nosey bastard!' I thought irritably. I got on my hands and knees and baby-crawled over to him to see what he was looking at. I stopped dead. 'Oh crap!' said my mind as I turned a tasteful shade of pink. He was holding a pad, absolutely transfixed, peeling away the paper and sticking it back together with much interest. He just happened to look up and saw me.

"Good morning!" He said cheerily, "I was hoping you would wake up soon, what is this?" I held it aloft. It was a flag of humiliation.

"It's nothing," I said, making a grab for it. He easily whisked it out of my reach. "Is it a wafer?" He asked. I almost laughed; this was blatantly going to become an after-dinner story for future occasions.

"No it isn't! Now give it back!" I reached up and snatched it back forcefully.

"Ok, ok, sorry!" He exclaimed, eyes widening. I stuffed it back in my bag, briskly picking up the other items he had sprawled across the ground. I zipped it back up before he could find anything else to embarrass me with. There was an awkward silence, broken only by a sleepy grunt from Katie. "I'm sorry," I finally decided to explain, "It's just where I come from, those things are quite personal."

"Oh okay. . .what's so personal about a wafer?" He said stuffily, before doing a double take. "Hang on. . . you're not Hylian?"

"Umm, no I'm not. I thought you'd cottoned on to that judging by my clothes. . . and my ears." I added after catching site of his pointed ones. I stood up as he began to examine what I was wearing, feeling the material between thumb and forefinger of my jeans and then my t-shirt. He then also stood up and lifted back my long hair to look at my ears.

"By Nayru," He whispered, running his finger around the edge slowly and softly. This close encounter lead me to blush and he laughed as my ears turned red. I looked up at him and smiled shyly, he held my gaze. "Brown eyes? Fascinating!" This threw me a bit.

"Yes Link, most people have brown eyes! Katie has hazel eyes. . ." I said.

"Not here in Hyrule. The usual colours are blue, red, yellow or black." He paused, examining me some more. "Are you a sorceress?" He suddenly asked.

"I. . .well not that I know of, but maybe Hyrule will change me." I reasoned. This conversation must have woken Katie as she groaned and began to move.

"If you send me to school I'll go on hunger strike!" She threatened her mother who wasn't there. She rolled over face down and tensed. "Ah! Who the hell put. . .? Grass?" She lifted her head, focusing on her surroundings. "My God I'm in Hyrule."

She jumped up far too quickly and grabbed her head in her disorientated state. She stumbled sideways into a tree and I started to giggle. "The rush of blood to my head may have temporarily laid down a black shroud over my sight, Penny but I can still damn well hear you!" She growled in my general direction.

Link chuckled. His blue eyes twinkled and I couldn't help but beam at him. Katie no longer needed the tree for support and as she brushed herself down Link spoke. "Hey, do you guys want to see the lake because that was where I was headed last night . . . but then I found you."

"And aren't you glad you did!" Katie said with a fake grin and all the sweetness she could muster, stooping to gather up her bag.

"No, not really." Link said coolly, turning on his heel and heading south for the lake. Katie gaped for a moment at me, her look transmitting absolute outrage. If there was one thing that Katie hated when she wasn't dishing it out in measured quantities, it was rudeness.

"Hey! Wait!" She shouted after him. He didn't stop. "I'm warning you! What kind of host are you? You're not representing the people of Hyrule in a very good light!" He quickened his pace. "Link. . .LINK! Come back here right now, Link. . ." With her finger still held high Katie faltered and turned to me. "What the bloody hell is his surname?"

I had to admit I had no idea. Link just carried on striding towards the lake. "Come on Penny!" Katie said beginning to run after him. I quickly grabbed my bag and followed. We were just catching up with Link when he noticed and he too began to run. "DON'T YOU DARE!" Katie screeched.

She lifted her bag above her head, swung it round twice and let it go. It was quite a feat while running as it sailed through the air and connected with Link's head creating a nice sharp 'thwack'. I was laughing until I saw his legs just stop and he toppled to the ground.

Katie went over to him and picked up her bag. "Ah ha! Even through the material my CD player is lethal!" She said proudly.

I bent down and looked into Link's face, shaking him gently.

Link

I looked up into the face of an angel. . .oh wait it was just Penny. I suddenly realised I was enjoying the attention so I stared at her blankly for a few moments.

"What the flying hell was that?" I finally said, not wanting to worry her too much.

"A flying hell actually!" Katie said smoothly, moving into view. I sat up with the help of Penny's hand on my back and smirked. The challenge was on and I vowed a little taster of revenge for Katie! "Thank you so much for that Katie." I piqued.

"Absolute pleasure dear boy, but you wouldn't stop!" She grinned evilly.

"You need to learn to catch up! If you want to survive in Hyrule you'll need the exercise you two!" I warned them. . .before realising there was only one of them and Penny had run off. "Are you implying something?" Katie said, folding her arms. I ignored her comment.

"Where's she gone?" I panicked momentarily. Katie observed this and smiled. "Oh don't worry Link, she'll return in a minute, no less lovely than she just was."

I felt my face go hot. I was about to retaliate when I saw Penny coming over the hill riding my horse, Epona. I gaped and ran to meet her. "Penny. . .how? Epona trusts no one but me and . . ."

I heard her humming softly. Epona's song. My horse made a comforting sound and nuzzled my shoulder. "How do you know that song?"

"I know a lot of things about you Link." She smiled, happening to catch a glint of sunlight in her eyes and hair. I was stunned for a moment before answering. "Oh. . .really? Yeah? Like what then?"

Katie's voice sounded behind me. "When you were a child you gained the three spiritual stones."

I scoffed. "Yes, but everyone in Hyrule knows that!"

"Do they also know you were meant to be engaged to Ruto in return for the spiritual stone of water?"

I paused, open mouthed and wide eyed. "Now. . . no one in Hyrule is meant to know that! Who told you?" I saw a look pass between them and I suddenly felt very uncomfortable. "Thank you so much for reminding me!" I said, shaking my head and slowly moving round behind Epona. I decided it was time to get going to the lake and break up this conversation. I tried to hide my smile from Penny.

Penny

As Link moved round behind me I suddenly had an ominous sense he was going to do something nasty. I told myself to be prepared for anything. . .apart from an enormous slap. Epona reared. Adrenaline rushed throughout my body and my muscles tensed uncontrollably. It was instinct over logical riding basics and I clung onto the horse like a limpet as she bolted towards the gate leading to the lake.

"KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" I screamed. Everything was a blur. I felt myself go up. Came crashing down. Up again. Crashing down. Over the fences. Down through the passage.

By this point I was round Epona's neck and she obviously wasn't comfortable with it. As she came slowly to a halt, I slid off onto the ground. I was shaking. "FUCK!" I shouted, for no particular reason, but it seemed appropriate. I heard a door opening and looked to my left.

The scientist peered out at me, blinking in the sunlight. "What do you think you're doing? Shouting profane nonsense like that outside a laboratory. Shame on you! And control your horse! Stupid girl!"

I got to my feet shakily, and saw Link running over towards me. He looked so smug and he was laughing. He slowed down and strutted over to me. "Nice one, you didn't look terrified at all!"

I blame it on the after-effects of the fear but I punched him square in the jaw for being such an arrogant idiot. He staggered. It wasn't a hard hit but he definitely hadn't expected it. "Hey!" He said, but I turned away and walked towards the edge of the water.

Katie arrived carrying both my bag and hers, out of breath and red in the face. "Whoa, I don't do running!" She slumped down beside me and breathed heavily. There was silence. Katie noticed it. She also then noticed the tension. She looked over at Link who was massaging his cheek and then at me, looking very grumpy.

"You punched him didn't you? Ha! Nice one! Can I do it too?"

"No!" I snapped.

"Oh Penny, Penny, Penny, he was just playing around! Go on, have a heart! Go and kiss and make up." She grinned putting an arm around my shoulders. I blushed furiously. "I'll make up but without the kiss part."

"Oh yes, of course, sure! Suit yourself." Katie chuckled, giving me a pat as I got up. I walked over with my head down. I was shocked that he could be so cruel. He was standing by Epona, fiddling with her saddle and avoiding eye contact.

"Hi." He muttered as I approached.

"Hi." I responded coldly.

"How are you?"

"A Bit shaken. Yourself?"

"I'm . . .sorry. I assumed you were a good rider."

"Even the best riders would have a panic attack if their horse bolted like Epona did."

"I'm really sorry, Penny."

"Apology accepted."

"Thanks." He smiled shyly. "Friends?"

"Yeah, friends." I leaned forward and gave him a quick hug. He seemed shocked at first but then returned it.

"The rules require it to be a KISS and make up, children!" Katie shouted. I smiled with slight embarrassment.

Katie

I smiled along with Penny but I couldn't help rolling my eyes. Now they were at it! Physical contact! That's always how it starts with that girl; I knew her technique like the back of my hand. What was meant to be a quick hug was turning into a rather long one.

"Guys! Please, there is a life outside of this little cuddle!"

Penny moved away from Link with a giggle. The fool looked like he'd struck gold. I guess he had, Penny's a decent girl, but it would all end in heartbreak considering we don't originate from Hyrule and as evil as I like to act I do take into account people's feelings.

There was an awkward silence which I didn't much care for. I ordered sound. "Right so why are we here and what are we going to do?"

"Well I just thought we'd come here to relax for a bit, you know, kick back." I already felt bored. Typical nature-loving Link. Let's be cute in our little green outfits and sit by the lake contemplating the beauty in a blade of grass and how insignificant we are. I sighed. "Well I don't know about you guys but I feel like a swim. Any takers?"

I began to walk over to the bridges. I wanted to start on the island so I could change behind the tree without Link's innocence being ruined!

"Swim sounds great I'll come too." Penny said, catching up with me. We reached the little island and saw Link standing on the opposite shore looking prepared for something. I cocked an eyebrow at Penny and we smirked.

"What are you doing Link?"

"I'm going to start the training!" He shouted back.

"I don't believe this. . ." Penny muttered.

"Excuse me?" I said, a bit miffed. "Who on earth said this was training?"

"I did!" Link said defiantly. "Let's burn him later." I offered to Penny who laughed and nodded in agreement.

"Now! The first one to me gets, a kiss!" Link said with a pearly grin. There was a long pause and Penny turned to me. "Well! Off you go!" She said.

"I insist in the current circumstances, that you have a head start, Penny." I stepped back.

"Oh no no no no, in the name of our friendship, it is you who must take the lead, Katie."

"Ha! No way you go first!" I said running over to the tree and gripping it. Penny started trying to pull me off. "Come on Katie! Age before beauty!"

"Well then go on you old crone!"

"Katie how dare you!"

"ALRIGHT!" Link announced. "Loser gets a kiss!"

"FUCK THAT!" Katie grabbed my t-shirt and pulled me backwards, but I did the same, so we ended up in a very odd tangle, before just separating and both running and diving as fast as we could into the Lake.

I was ahead of my friend until I felt her grab my leg and pull me back. She went sailing past me sending a spray of water into my eyes and scramble up onto the bank.

"Ha ha! Penny gets a kissy!" She taunted from the safety of dry land. I turned as fast as I could and started swimming for the island with all my might. I reached it and ran out of the water, suddenly realising Link was right behind me. He grabbed my leg like Katie had and pulled me back into the water.

I surfaced, choking and he moved closer to me. "I always keep my promises!" He laughed, leaning in before I could react, pushing his lips against mine in a swift kiss. I was shocked to say the least. He then dunked me under with a boyish grin. I again came up gasping for air and shouting unintelligible words.

"You look good wet, and angry!" He teased.

"Shut up!"

Aaaaaw! Isn't that sweet?

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