Note: I made up Link's last name so don't get all confused. )

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Chapter 21

Truth Revealed

The morning sun glittered through the tops of the trees. The leaves letting only a few, stray rays fall upon the dew kissed ground. All was quiet and peaceful.

Two fair skinned lovers slept beside one another knowing only of the passion that had dwelled in them just hours before. Near by, lay fabrics that had once clothed their bodies . There had been no need for them, so they simply had to discard it.

A fragile young women with strawberry, golden hair rested on the chest of her man. She listened calmly to the beating of his heart. The slow thumping could put anyone to sleep. So she did, thinking it too early to wake on such a perfect morning.

While the two dreamed of each other, they were oblivious that their perfect start of a new beginning would soon come crashing down.

… "Today is the day we strike." , piped a shrill voice.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, things will go exactly as planned."

"Finally, I will be able to release my fury!", said an excited man's voice.

"And I will be able to get my Link back." A certain devilish fairy grinned in the dark room, radiating a yellow glow.

"Both will pay", the man said under his breath, careful for the fairy not to hear. "dearly." …

"Zelda….", Link whispered softly. She slept silently on his bare chest. He smiled, stroking her hair. "Zelda."

She shifted a bit, tuning her head, not wanting to be woken. Link repeated his whispers until she turned to face him with half open eyes. With a smile, she greeted him good morning.

She crawled up to Link until she was right next to him. "Sleepy?", he asked.

She nodded, and with a yawn, confirming her answer. Link laughed lightly.

"I see…", he said, reaching out a hand to touch her face. "Your beautiful."

She blushed slightly and smiled up at him. "It was amazing.", she said in a hushed voice.

"I know.", he replied. Link came forward and kissed her forehead briefly. Zelda reached to him and gave him butterfly kisses, giggling at her girlishness.

"That tickles.", he laughed.

"I know...", she said in a matter of fact way. She stopped and looked gratefully at him. "I don't have to be alone anymore… I want to thank you."

"Thank me for what?", he asked, confused.

"For saving me.", she answered. "You have truly renewed my life. And by that I am thanking you."

He took her hand and stared in her eyes. "Then I should have to thank you too.", he said. "You have given me a gift that no other girl could."

"And that is?", Zelda asked, urging him to go on.

"Your heart.", he said. "…And that you have accepted mine."

She smiled widely. "You are the only one whom I would ever accept. My one and only."

"That's good to hear.", he said grinning. Zelda leaned forward to kiss him on the lips. They kissed briefly before Link stopped.

"What's up?", she asked as if something were wrong.

"I think we should be on our way.", he said pointing through the trees and up to the sun. "It's noon."

"Already?", she said surprised. They had just woken up.

"Evidently.", he answered. "When does the reception start?"

Zelda bit her lip in deep thought. "Umm…. I think at seven."

Link pushed up his upper body. "Well, I guess we should get ready then."

"Yeah, I guess.", she said, sitting up. They stopped for a moment to look over each other.

Zelda found herself studying his masculine features. This was the first of times she would see him, all of him, which made her blush a little. Even after their first evening as husband and wife, Zelda still felt so innocent around him.

But, all in all, she was bare skinned too, making her far from innocent. She felt beautiful though, and comfortable to be like this in front of him. Maybe alluring even?

Before getting up to dress herself, she gave Link a peck on the cheek and moved towards her cloths.

The two, fully dressed duo, headed into town, were they'd be greeted by smiling faces and welcoming friends.

"Look who's just walked into town.", announced Cremia, who was at the time, walking out of the Stock Pot Inn. "Our newlyweds."

"Good morning, Cremia.", Zelda greeted.

"Good morning? More like good afternoon.", she said with a grin. "Lunch is just being served inside. Specially for the wedding party only."

"Guess we're just in time then.", said Link, opening the door for the two women.

Cremia waved him off. "I'll be back in just a few. I'm going to the milk bar for a pitcher."

When the couple walked inside, all were happy, and surprised to see them. "I thought you'd never get back.", exclaimed Anju.

"Come sit down.", offered Romani. "Anju's made plenty of food. She was so excited about the reception tonight that it was hard to get her out of the kitchen."

Zelda and Link sat down at a table that had been placed on the side of the lobby. Zelda took in the wonderful smells of the meal that had been laid out. "Wow Anju, it smells so appetizing.", she complimented.

"Thanks, Zel.", she smiled. "Help yourself."

The gang, all who were at the wedding plus the two twin sisters, ate lunch. A few minutes in, Cremia joined, carrying a jug of fresh milk.

As Cremia finished up her lunch she said, "Oh, us girls must be excused. We have to get ready for the party."

Cremia grabbed the girls and led them upstairs. "Bye boys!", she said before disappearing.

"So,", said Romani, who was tending to her toenails. "Let's go over to who's attending our celebration."

"Okay,", started Cremia, who was slipping into a purple gown. "Let's see… There's Me, Romani, Anju, Zel, Link, the twins,…"

"Toby, Kafei, Amy, Tarissa, Kendal, and Candice…", Romani went on.

"Lily, Fay, and Shasha…", continued Anju. "Who else?"

"Oh, Oh! And Kyle!", gushed Romani. "My lil sweetie is bringing a bunch of his friends. They all can't wait to meet you."

"I'm sure they can't.", retorted Cremia blandly. "Those guys are out to meet any woman with two legs."

"Oh, please.", Romani said rolling her eyes. "Will you get over that dress incident already?"

"What incident?", Zelda asked, her voice muffled because her dress was only halfway on.

Cremia turned red in the face. "Well,", started Romani, who was stopped when, immediately, a hand covered her mouth.

"Nothing!", Cremia growled as she held her hand tightly over an irritated sister. "They are just a bunch of losers is all" Cremia let out a shriek when Romani bit her hand.

"Not Kyle!", she argued. "Don't discriminate against him when his friends lifted up your skirt!"

"Romani!", Cremia yelled through gritted teeth, tackling the red headed twenty year old.

Zelda and Anju just shook their heads and went back to what they were doing. The sisters were hopeless in times like this.

When the clock stroke six, the girls were making their way to the town's pub, where the reception was taking place. They had reserved the whole place for the night. Anyone who was not invited was not allowed in. Plus, they had it specially decorated for the occasion. It wasn't even recognizable. Which was a good thing.

Zelda took in the sight of the newly made over ballroom. It wasn't the pub that Link and her had visited the first day they were there, anymore. Now, a dance floor had been laid down, circular tables covered the perimeter of the room, and the bar was freshly polished. Best of all, there was no drunk man in sight. This thought made Zelda laugh to herself.

As she observed her new surroundings, Link casually walked in and hugged her from behind. "How do you like it?", he asked intently.

"It's amazing!", Zelda managed to say. She turned to see him in a new black tunic that he had worn from the wedding ceremony. "Looking good." She grinned.

"Not to bad yourself.", he played. He took her and turned her to the far end of the room. "Look."

On a white table, sat a very large, very stunning, wedding cake with two personalized figures of Zelda and Link, standing at the very top. Zelda jumped up with glee.

"Goddesses, can it get more perfect?", she asked, amazed at everything.

"It's just started.", Link whispered in her ear. She smiled, kissing him tenderly.

"Hey!", Cremia called from the entrance. "We have to get the wedding party in the hall. We can't be seen until we're announced."

"Announced?", Zelda repeated.

"Of course.", Romani answered, poking her head from the door. "Did you think we'd throw a party without an entertainer?" She grinned. "What kind of friends do you think we are?"

Zelda and Link retreated to the back hall, waiting for the guests to arrive.

"So,", Zelda started. "Who's courting who?"

"Well,", Cremia answered. "Of course it's going to be you and Link. Toby has agreed to court me. There's Anju and Kafei. Then, Romani is getting Kyle to escort her."

"Great", Link said, peeking into the ballroom. People were filling in quickly. "Won't be too long."

A minute later, Toby, Anju, and Kafei walked into the hall. "Okay, all we have to wait for is Kyle.", said Romani nervously.

"No need for waiting.", said a young man, dashing into the hall and taking Romani by the waist. "Sorry for my lateness."

"Your just on time.", said Romani, kissing him on the cheek. "Everyone, this is Kyle. Kyle, this is Anju, Kafei, Link, Toby, Zelda, and you know my sister."

"Nice to meet you.", said Kyle, shaking everyone's hand. Kyle was a well kept young man with dirty blonde hair that was tied back, silvery-blue eyes, and a tall stature. Romani had done well.

Just as Kyle was done with his greetings, a male waiter stepped into the door and told them that they were to be announced.

From the ballroom, Zelda could hear the announcements being called by a woman's voice.

"If everyone would please turn your attention to those double doors, I will gladly announce tonight's court.", it said.

"From our very own Romani Ranch, I present Lady Romani Lon, and Master Kyle Offece."

Romani smiled, hooked arms with her guy, and walked through the doors. Zelda looked up to Link. "Isn't that…"

"Yeah, they're cousins.", he replied. Zelda nodded in understanding.

"…Lady Cremia Lon and Master Toby."

"I guess they don't know his last name.", Zelda remarked.

Link shrugged with a grin. "I don't either."

"From our town's finest inn, Lady Anju and Kafei Mayour."

Zelda felt butterflies rising in her stomach as she joined her arm with Link's. "Here goes nothing."

"….And, lastly, what you've all been waiting for. The newlyweds of Termina. Mr. and Mrs., Link and Zelda Montary."

With a deep breath, Zelda walked into the room, courted by her new husband. The room was filled with clapping people, most of which she hardly knew. They joined the wedding party in the middle of the dance floor as the music came to a start.

It was a waltz. Zelda peered over to see who was the entertainer. It was a young woman with a sparkling pink gown. She had dirty blonde hair and fairly tall. She was accompanied by a small band of three guys, each having a different instrument.

The group began to slow dance with their partners. All very excited to be there. Link led her well. She was surprised too, remembering her last vision where she had to teach him how to dance.

"Where'd you learn?", she wanted to know.

"Learn what?", he asked, giving her a spin and sweeping her back to his arms.

"Learn this.", she laughed lightly, amazed by his talent.

"I don't know. I guess I just do.", he said.

"Uh, huh.", she said sarcastically. "Are you keeping a secret from me Link Montary?" She grinned. "Did a girl teach you?"

He shook his head, dipping her low, steady to keep her lifted. "Honestly.", he promised. With one quick move, he pulled her back close to him.

"I have to tell you. You have a wonderful talent.", she said twirling.

"Thanks.", he smiled.

The song came to an end and started another one. Zelda recognized the beat. "Oh!, I love this song!", she exclaimed happily. The girl on stage began to sing.

…When you have to look away

when you don't have much to say

That's when I love you

I love u just that way …

"Can we call this our song?", Zelda asked over the music. She wrapped her arms around his neck. Link put both hands on her waist and danced to the beat.

"Anything for you.", he replied. She smiled happily at his answer, rested her head on his chest, and listened to the song.

"I love you.", she whispered.

…Cause here's my promise made tonight

You can count on me for life

Cause that's when I love u

When nothing you do can change my mind

The more I learn the more I love

The more my heart can't get enough…

Zelda noticed that what used to be only a small group of couples had turned into a whole dance floor filled of them.

"Zelda.", Link whispered in her ear.

"Yes, Link?"

"Do you remember when you sang to me in the forest?", he asked.

"Of course I do.", she said, remembering how he gave her butterflies when he said she sang like an angel.

"Sing for me.", he said.

She blushed, looking up at him. "okay." She tilted her head close to his ear and began to sing along with the song.

"And when you forget that

we had a date,
or That look that you get

when you show up late,
Baby I love you,
I love you anyway…",she sang softly.
She snag till the song was over and began a more upbeat song. They smiled, dancing a more comfortable style. Cremia danced her way over to where the two were.

"Hey.", she said happily. "May I steal her?", she asked Link.

"Certainly.", Link said, handing Zelda over to Cremia. Romani made sure to replace Zelda, so Link wouldn't be left standing there.

The two friends swayed with the beat of the music and ended up being in the spotlight. People cleared a spot to watch the two girls.

The song finished up with the crowd clapping for them. Zelda laughed in excitement. "Didn't think we were that good.", Zelda told Cremia.

"Course we are.", she grinned.

"I have just gotten notice that the waiters are serving dinner now. If you would please clear the dance floor and be seated.", the girl at the stage announced.

Everyone sat down quickly to eat. At the table of Zelda and Link, sat Cremia, Romani, Kyle, Toby, Anju, and Kafei. Yes, the tables were that large.

They sat and chatted for a bit. Music was starting to play again toward the end of dinner as people began to make their way back to the dance floor. Someone sat in the free seat next to Zelda. It was the wedding singer.

"Congratulations for you and Link. I'm honored to be a part of it.", she said. "My name is Jesamay."

"Oh, hello.", Zelda greeted, shaking the girls hand. "Glad to have you here."

"So,", she said casually. "What made you do it?"

"Do what?", Zelda asked.

"Runaway from your kingdom.", she said simply. Zelda looked around nervously.

"How do you know that?", Zelda asked.

"Oh,", she said, suddenly realizing something. "You don't remember me do you? What a shame." Jesamay shook her head sadly. "I am, myself, from Hyrule. I moved here years ago, but have gotten letters from my family that you had been kidnapped."

"I still don't understand. Do you know me personally?", she asked.

"Oh, not at all princess. But that doesn't matter. I'm just warning you to stand your guard, okay?", Jesamay asked.

Zelda nodded slowly. "What is it that your trying to get at?"

"All I know is that trouble is looking for you. Be careful.", she warned, and with a smile and a pat, she walked back to her stage.

Zelda stood up awkwardly, and proceeded her way towards the dance floor, where Link was waiting for her.

For many songs the crowd danced. Zelda have had at least danced with ten different people. In need of rest, and something to drink, she excused herself to the bar.

"Link, I'll be right at the bar.", she said. "I need to sit for a bit. Dance with Cremia."

Link kissed her on the cheek. "Okay, Zel, you sure you don't want me to come with you?", he asked.

"No,", she waved him off, followed by a reassuring smile. "I'm okay with it."

Zelda made her way through the throng of people and sat down on a stool. Toby happened to already be sitting next to that spot.

"Hey.", Toby greeted.

"Hi.", Zelda managed to breath. Link was way too active on the dance floor. It tired her out a bit.

"What'll you have?", he asked.

Zelda paused hesitantly, then said, "Whatever, I don't care."

Toby ordered up some shots to share with her. "So, how's the married life treating you so far?"

"Wonderful.", Zelda gushed with a new burst of energy as she thought of her forest romance. She took a gulp of her shot. "Whoa! What is this?", she asked, trying to recover from its strong taste.

"Pure alcohol.", he answered taking his shot. "Great aint it?"

"If you like to force it down.", she retorted dully. Looking back at the dance floor, she could see Link and Cremia dance. She couldn't help but smile. "This is great. Isn't it? I never expected my life to turn out this way."

"What way?", he asked.

"Well,", she started. "Before you knew me, my life was a total mess."

"Go on.", he urged. Toby absentmindedly placed another drink near her when she finished the shot. This time, it was a tall glass.

Zelda took a large sip, deciding this one tasted much better, and went on. "I didn't know myself before I met Link and traveled here. I used to be so….hallow."

"And what kind of person were you?", he wanted to know.

Zelda found this a very odd question. "I was… just a girl. A girl who had no reason to her life."

"I think you lie.", Toby stated.

Zelda narrowed her eyes, staring at the black mass of shadow covering his face. "Why on earth would you think I lie?"

"Zelda, the aurora you give off is certainly not of a nobody. I believe you left something important behind."

She shifted uneasily and took another gulp of her drink, finishing it with ease. He was reading her like a book. But how?

"I left a family, yes, but they could not care less for me.", Zelda responded carefully.

"Are you absolutely sure of that?", he challenged.

"Why do you test me Toby?", Zelda shot back defensively. "What are you trying to get at?"

Meanwhile, on the dance floor, Link had just finished a dance with Romani. He excused himself from the girls to retreat to the bathroom, promising he wouldn't take long.

"Just curious.", replied Toby. "Wanted to get to know you better is all."

Toby handed her another drink and again she took a swig.

"Whoa there.", Toby said amused. "You drink those like it's water."

"That's what you do in parties like this.", she answered. "I just want to have a little fun." Zelda felt the buzz coming on. 'oh, what the hell.', she thought, taking another drink from the bartender.

Almost immediately, she felt herself easing up on the situation. She became more comfortable and aloof to the conflict they had just minutes ago.

"What about your past, Toby?", asked Zelda. "I haven't really heard that much about you."

"Actually, I do remember telling you a bit one day out to dinner.", he said.

Zelda tried thinking back, but it was no use. Her mind was in an unstable state at the moment. She shook her head. "No, no…I don't recall.", she said stupidly.

Toby began to tell the story of his sad childhood of nightly prowls and hiding from daylight.

"Awwww.", Zelda exclaimed, taking a sip of her sixth glass of whatever Toby ordered. "That is so sad."

"Now what were you again?", Toby asked, grinning under his hood.

Zelda smiled to herself, seeing the room sway a bit, and turned to Toby. "I… was… a…princess!", she said, extending her arms out like a happy child.

"A princess eh?", Toby said interested. "Why would a princess leave her wonderful castle?"

Zelda scratched her head. She looked to see if Link was on the dance floor, but all was a blur. "Where's Link? Have you seen Link?"

Toby put a hand on her shoulder and turned her back. "I'm sure he's fine.", he said gently. "Now why would you leave Hyrule?"

Zelda smiled again dumbly. "Hey, you know where I live."

"Of course I do.", said Toby. "You told me that. Now why would you leave?"

Zelda thought for a second. "Because of him.", she answered.

"Him?", repeated Toby. "And who would him be?"

"That evil prince.", she said weakly. "Such an evil prince."

"Does that prince have a name?"

Zelda shifted her weight to the other side of her body. "Everybody has a name, silly."

"What would his be?", Toby urged.

"Marth.", Zelda whispered.

"What did Marth look like?", he asked, further exploring into her secret life.

"Bluish hair…. Tall…fancy cloths… the whole prince deal.", she answered.

"What was he like?"

"Ruthless, Uncaring, Horrible creature. Filled with lust. Real asshole.", she explained. "You believe me right?"

"Oh, of course I do.", he said reassuringly. "But, what if I told you I knew someone who would think differently."

"Who?", Zelda asked, wanting to know. Toby took her hand and lead her outside. He lead her to his horse and stood there.

"Who is it Toby?", Zelda asked with an excitement a child would have.

Slowly, and carefully, Toby took the edges of his hood, and pulled it back exposing a tall young man with blue hair and an angered appearance. Zelda's happy go lucky expression quickly turned into a state of horror.

"Me!", he said, grabbing her wrist tightly.

"Marth!?", Zelda cried out weakly. She tried to scream, but it was muffled when he covered her mouth.

"I'm taking you back where you belong you ruthless tramp!", he growled. "Think you could get away with it did ya?" Zelda's eyes went wide.

A glowing orb flew out of Marth's hood and right in front of Zelda's face.

"This is what you get for messing with me.", squeaked a well known fairy. "It's time for revenge."

Zelda was helpless. Her state of shock and the result of drinking messed up her mind too much. She couldn't focus, couldn't think, couldn't escape. Her world was a whirl of swirling colors combined with pure terror.

The worst thing that could've happened at that point did. She started feeling dizzy. Lightheaded. A feeling of falling. Her knees buckled right under her. There was nothing she could do now, but wait. Wait to see the last bit of her past and have the truth revealed…

Okay… maybe a cliffhanger might disappoint you a lil bit, Lol..sry ….but this is what we call a long dramatic pause. Hopefully, this pause won't be too long. (it wont I promise) See ya!

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