Alright before I forget I'm going to explain the whole OOT and MM experience thing. In this fic when Zelda sent back Link in time she didn't go with him. That makes a whole alternate universe for everything. Link didn't remember his heroism or anything that happened in OOT. At first this fic didn't have to do with either of the games it was like they were just there living, until I threw in the MM. So I hope that explains why Zelda isn't remembering anything from OOT, because it never happened.

Chapter 14

Thoughts of Home

Zelda and Link were sleeping in Creamia's guestroom. The two had fallen asleep quickly. Toby had gone home.

Zelda stirred in her sleep. A smile crept across her face as she was dreaming.

It was Zelda's birthday. Link had stayed overnight at the castle, due to Zelda's pleas with her father. He had given up after she asked the twentieth time. Now they were sitting together in her courtyard. The one that the king used to watch over her.

They both were sitting on the edge of the grass, letting their feet soak in the surrounding manmade stream.

"I missed you so much Link.", said Zelda. "Tell me about your quest."

"Well, I saved a town from a moon.", he said proudly. Zelda's eyes widened.

"How did you do that?", she asked bewildered. Link was strong, but she didn't see him as the one to be a savior. Especially at his age.

He shrugged. "Long story. To keep it short, it was this skull kid who had an evil mask and threatened to take down the moon with his power. It took a while, but I finally finished him off."

"Your so lucky Link.", her voice filled with admiration. "Get to go out on adventures, have fun, meet new friends." She sighed, thinking about how many friends he might have, yet she, only him. "I have to stay here doing absolutely nothing."

Link wasn't exactly sure how to respond to that. "It's not always fun.", was all he could think of to make her feel better.

"Oh, you don't have to pretend to me. I know it's wonderful…", her voice trailed off, trying to find another subject. "Link, I don't think Navi likes me very much." The little fairy had flew away when she heard Link was going to hang out with Zelda.

"Why would you think that?", he wore a confused expression.

Zelda shifted uncomfortably. She didn't want to make things awkward. "Because she told me."

"Well, that's weird. Maybe she's not used to strangers.", he said.

"Yeah…", she said softly looking down. No one had openly said they didn't like her before. She couldn't find a reason either. It hurt her to know that she made someone think that.

"Hey!", he said excitedly, remembering something. Zelda looked up at him. "I got you a present." He pulled out a small box from his tunic. "Happy birthday!"

Zelda's eyes lit up. She wasn't expecting a gift. Taking it in her hands, she opened the box. She gazed down at the item with awe.

It was a small, florescent blue, teardrop shaped jewel. At the end of it a string strung through it, making it a necklace. She picked it up out of the box looking at it in wonder.

"What is it? It's beautiful.", she exclaimed. Link took the string and fastened it behind her neck.

"It's very rare. It's called the tear of the moon because it fell from the moon when I was in Termina. This was the last one that fell to the ground before I battled the Majora.", said Link.

His air was quickly cut off by Zelda taking him into a breathtaking hug. "Thank you, than you, thank you!", she exclaimed happily. Once she noticed Link couldn't breath, she immediately let go, cheeks slightly turning pink.

"So, you ready for the ball tonight?", asked Link.

"Not really. Every celebration I have is dull.", she sighed. "But with you here, maybe it will be different." This year a friend would actually be there.

"Yeah.", said Link.

"Oh, we must get you something to wear!", she said, realizing it was a formal event and Link was not the type to have formal attire.

"What do you suggest?", asked Link, not liking the idea of wearing anything fancy.

"We can go to the tailor later today. He can fix you something real quick.", said Zelda.

"Alright.", he said. Absentmindedly, he placed his hand on Zelda's. She felt a pang of nervousness sweep through her, but when she saw his smile, she calmed down a bit. Being bold, she rested her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes.

"So,", he started calmly. "What's new since I left?" Zelda kept he head still on his shoulder as she spoke.

"Nothing really. Yesterday, some prince came for my birthday. I didn't pay much attention to him though because you came just hours later.", replied Zelda, thinking nothing of it.

Though she could not see it, Link's expression saddened. Being a smart kid, he could guess why a prince would visit Hyrule. He said nothing more, not wanting to make the princess's special day be ruined by hearing why the prince came.

She was so naïve to what her father was planning for her future. She was also unaware of the two figures watching them from inside.

The king of Hyrule and the visiting prince watching the two from the throne room window. A frown was plastered on both of their faces. The King was not planning on this boy to return to wherever he went. This would ruin all of his plans for his daughter. If their relationship was to exceed any further there was no way she would be accepted into the neighboring country.

The prince glared at the spot where Link and Zelda's hand touched. Something would have to be done about this, and they had met the right one to solve the problem. The one who came to show them this scene.

The King turned around to face a certain fairy. "What shall we do. Anything you can think of will help, Navi. This has to be fixed tonight. Before anyone can find out about the boy."

Back to the princess and Link. "Link, I must go now. Impa said I must get ready for the ball.", she said, getting up from her spot. "I will see you tonight at the ball" Leaving the courtyard, her dream was fading into darkness.

Azure eyes met the ceiling. Zelda was fully awake now and pondered on what she just dreamt. 'moon's tears…', she thought. 'what happened to the necklace?' That dream did hardly any help to her. 'Maybe something happened at the ball….'

Her thoughts were interrupted by movement next to her. Link had woke up. She looked over at him. Their eyes met and she smiled. 'if only he knew what we had when we were kids. I wish you could dream what I dreamed.', thought Zelda.

Link greeted her a good morning by kissing her forehead. No words needed to be spoken. She came close and snuggled in next to him until they were ready to get out of bed.

When they finally ventured downstairs they found that Creamia had laid down breakfast for them. It was still warm by the time they got there so they had a quick bite to eat and went outside.

"Hey y'all. Leaving right now?", Creamia asked, seeing them come outside.

"Yes, we don't want to overstay our visit.", said Link.

"Oh never.", said Creamia. "Your always welcome here, Link."

Zelda came up to Creamia, giving her a hug goodbye. "Thank you for letting us stay."

"No problem.", she whispered. "Good luck with the memories."

With a wave the two were off, back to town on Epona. On the way back, Link decided to start a rather amusing conversation.

"Have any dreams last night?", he asked with a grin.

"Yes, why do you ask?", she inquired, trying to turn and see his face.

"Just that you were talking in your sleep.", he laughed. Zelda was surprised by this.

"What did I say?", curiosity was taking over.

He put on his best, mock voice of Zelda. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!", his voice as high as it could be. Zelda's cheeks went red.

"What else did you hear?", she was a bit nervous for a response.

"The rest you kind of mumbled.", said Link still amused. Relief swept through her. If he heard any more he might of questioned her about it. That would be an awkward conversation.

A random thought came to mind as they rode to town. Realizing she was going to spend the rest of her life with him made her think about what was to come after all this. "Link, where will we get married?", she asked.

Link raised an eyebrow. She couldn't see it though. "I'm not sure Zel. What do you think?"

"I don't know. We have to get married soon or we'll be engaged forever.", she laughed.

It hit her like a brick when she fantasized about their future. Something she never came to think of because she was so concerned about the past.

She was alive and well. Maybe she didn't need to know what happened. "How many kids will we have?", she smiled.

Link laughed. "As much as we want."

"I want two girls and a boy.", exclaimed Zelda, her eyes twinkled. "We can live in a house far away from everyone else. Everything will be perfect!"

"And Epona and Annie will find guy horse, then our kids will have horses.", he added to their fantasy world.

"Everything will be perfect.", said Zelda. She could imagine everything. Their whole lives played out in her mind. It really would be perfect. She smiled. "Link, I will be with you forever."

"Promise?", he teased. She giggled when he wrapped his arms around her in a tight embrace.

"Promise.", she said. "there is nothing in the whole wide world that can take me from you." It was refreshing. To think of something else other than figuring out what happened to her.

Thinking about how her life would end up also brought a new thought. The thought of never seeing her father or Impa again. Never seeing the vast fields of Hyrule or feeling the cool breeze from Lake Hylia.

She stopped her fooling and became silent, looking over the fields of Termina. What had she done to them? Those two loved her dearly, and they probably thought she was dead.

While she was here, having been engaged and so many things happen to her, what would they say if they ever saw her again. She certainly didn't look anything like the person she used to be. Her usual wavy hair had stopped into a strait curtain of gold, due to no more servants fixing her hair that way.

She no longer had it up either. Her hair was parted and feel to her back. She had bought new dresses with the money she brought from her room. Her old clothing seemed too complex to wear anymore. Without realizing it, she had changed drastically.

At that, she wondered what Impa was up to right now. What was Hyrule up too? Had they searched for her? Did they care she was gone, or did they figure good riddance. Guilt overtook her that moment. What had she caused.

"Link, am I selfish for wanting to live a happy life?", she asked weakly.

"Why would that be selfish of you? Everyone needs to be happy.", said Link.

"I know, but by that, I let down a lot of people.", said Zelda.

"What do you mean?" ,he asked.

Zelda bit her lip. "I mean about the life I left behind. Do you think I did something wrong?"

"No, Zel. You shouldn't have stayed there. If you did, you might've been an empty shell by now. Do you want that for yourself?" Link had a point, but it was debatable. Yes, she would be hollow and depressed as she was before, but Hyrule might not be able to cope without a princess. He saw her sad expression.

"Zelda, don't do this to yourself. Don't ever think twice about it. As long as they know that your better than you were before than nothing is wrong.", said Link, trying to reassure her.

"But they don't know that, Link. I could be anywhere to them.", a single tear escaped her eye. "I just don't know."

"That's what your scared of. Not knowing. Everybody's not perfect. So why should they expect you to be?"

"Your right.", she whispered. "I'm being stupid. I deserve a good life after all those years. It's about time I got something back."

They were at the entrance by now. Zelda and Link got off and stood there for a moment.

"And you will, Zel. You will be a happy wife, mother, and grandmother someday. Later in life you will look back and won't regret one bit that you ran away." He smiled, which made her smile also.

"You're the best, Link.", she said, taking him into a tight hug.

A/N: When the king is talking to Navi inside the castle, Zelda is not dreaming that. It is just something that happened during that time.

Hope you enjoyed that chappie. Maybe next one I'll put response into the chappie cuz I'm going with ladyofdemons theory of if you do a whole chappie of only responses you get it taken off. Plz tell me what you think bout responses on chapters. REVIEW!! Thanx : )