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Hopeless Romance

Chapter 2

The sun was still high up in the crystal blue sky. Zelda gazed at a few puffy clouds that were drifting by. "Yeah…I guess you're right." Zelda smiled and blushed. Since both of them were dating someone else they lost touch. But no matter how much or how little they talked, Zelda was always tongue-tied around Link and melted whenever he spoke.

Link moved closer to Zelda and brushed up against her arm. "So how about it?" He asked staring right at Zelda.

Zelda turned her head and caught Link's eyes. They still as blue as ever; so mesmerizing. "About what?" She responded nervously. Link was so charming.

"Lets go on an adventure together! See the world!"

Zelda's heart started pounding. "I…I'd love that. When would you want to go?"

"Well…" Link began to think. "Maybe in a few weeks, after we prepare and get supplies for it."

"That's a great idea! We've never done anything like this before! I'm so excited!" Zelda squealed with joy. She looked up at Link to see he was smiling too. And to think he just broke up with Malon too. Zelda thought to herself. "Can I ask you something?" Zelda asked, turning solemn.

"Sure. What's up?"

"I know it's none of my business, but what happened between you and Malon?"

"It's ok Princess! I don't mind," Link's happy demeanor turned slightly depressed. "She always had to be in control and always started arguments. I didn't like it, but I'm willing to sacrifice whatever I had to. This went on throughout the whole relationship. Not only that, but she wanted me to run away with her. I didn't want to because I had so much here. Towards the end of the relationship all she wanted to do was go to the town tavern and get drunk with a bunch of the guys there. I loved her and trusted her, but did she really have feelings for me?" Link sighed. "It doesn't matter now, I've moved on. And now I can be with my princess more!" Link put one of his quirky smiles on his face.

Out of the pity that Zelda felt for Link, she managed to let out a small laugh. "I'm really sorry about that. You deserve a lot better than that."

"I know. Like I said, don't worry about it. I do deserve a lot better; I deserve you." Link winked.

Zelda tried to say something but could only blush. She wrapped her arms around one of his extremely muscular arms and hugged it. Link smiled more and brushed away the hair that fell in front of Zelda's face.

After a while of standing like that in comfortable silence, Zelda looked back up at the sky which was started to turn red from the sun setting.

"Oh my! It's starting to get late and I don't want my parents to find out that I've been sneaking out." Zelda said in panic as she headed for the ladder.

"Do they know about me yet?" Link asked a bit worried.

Zelda sighed. "No…not yet. I guess they're going to sooner or later when we take our trip."

"Ok. I really don't want to lie to them. I want them to like me." Link said as he followed Zelda down the ladder.

"Me either! I don't like lying…I'm so bad at it. My parents will love you! Just as long as you act like yourself." Zelda made it down the ladder and walked away a few feet to give Link some to come down.

"That's awesome. I do the best impression of myself," Link smiled. "Let me walk you to the edge of the forest. I heard that there is a growing number of demons and monsters that could be possibly lurking in the forests."

Zelda smiled and took Link's arm as they walked through Kokiri Village. Her heart was overjoyed at all of this. Just when Zelda thought her world was over, she was saved by her prince charming.

"Well…here we are." Link said as he stopped at the entrance of the forest.

"Yeah…" Zelda looked down at the ground. She didn't want to leave Link. "I guess I must take my leave. Goodbye."

"Wait!" Link grabbed Zelda's arm and pulled her close to him. He placed his arms around her to embrace her. Zelda eased herself into Link and became lost in the moment.

"This feels so right…" Link softly said.

Yes it does. I never want to leave. Zelda said to herself. She smiled and repositioned herself in Link's arms.

"Whoo hoo! Only two more weeks until the trip!" Zelda squealed as she bounded through her room. "but I still have to tell my parents about him." Zelda heaved a huge sigh and sat down on her bed.

It had already been a week since she and Link had reunited. All Zelda could think about was what happened between the two of them. The moment right before she left was so perfect, though she wished that they kissed. Zelda wanted to visit Link really bad, but he had to journey out to some country for training.

I'm so bored…I hate my life. I can't do anything and whatever I can do is so stupid and boring. Zelda complained to herself while she walked out of her room. An adventure would be nice…I've never been to Zora's Domain, but I heard it was a beautiful place. "That's it!" Zelda shouted softly as she started running down the hall.

She made it out to the stable and let out one of the white, royal horses. After mounting it she galloped out of the place and into the open air. Luckily no one was around to see what she was doing or where she was going. Though Zora's Domain was closer than Kokiri Village, she wanted a quicker mode of transportation since she was nearly late the last time she was out with Link.

The brisk ride came to an end when she finally reached the stream that flowed out of a small pathway. Zelda jumped on a few rocks to cross and then walked on the hardly worn path that led up to the real entrance. It was always a challenge trying to get to Zora's Domain. There were so many rocks and winding streams and not to mention it was an uphill battle. Zelda had a bit of trouble reaching the entrance, since she was still in her dress, but finally made it after a little while of trying. The waterfall was both intense and calming. Zelda whistled a small tune and the water magically parted. Without hesitating, Zelda jumped over the small gap between the entrance way and the ledge she was standing on.

The narrow passageway was rocky and moistened with water droplets. An iridescent glow coming from up ahead made the water dance and sparkle with life. When Zelda least expected it the passageway opened up into a huge pool with walkways surrounding it. It was amazing. Zelda stood their breathless while taking in it's splendor.

"HEY!" A small voice rang out.

Zelda jumped back and hit the wall behind her. "uh…hi?" It was a little Zora girl.

"You're princess Zelda, aren't ya?"

A sweat drop ran down Zelda's face. "Um…yeah…"

"HEY GUYS! PRIN—"

"SHH!" Zelda said as she immediately placed her hand over the girl's mouth. "I don't want anyone to know I'm here. I'm not allowed to leave the palace grounds, but I had to leave and go somewhere for a while." Zelda took her hand off of the girl's mouth once she was done.

The Zora girl nodded her head. "Ok…here, take this! Since you don't want to be seen, this will help." She whispered and handed Zelda a hooded cloak to wear.

"Thank you!" Zelda patted the girl on the head and began to walk on. She placed the cloak herself to hide her identity.

There weren't too many Zoras around but the ones who were there were either swimming in the glassy pool or sitting along the edge. They were very much at peace. Zelda smiled beneath her hood and continued to stare at the ground as she walked along one of the pathways.

Zelda should've been paying more attention because before she knew it she ran into someone. The blow was so hard that she fell to the ground

"Hey! Watch where you're going punk!" A male voice cried out.

Zelda looked up at who she ran into and it was in fact a male Zora. He was quite tall with built muscles. "I'm…I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention, please forgive me!" Zelda tried to apologize. She wasn't sure on how the Zora's reacted in these sorts of situations.

"Hey…don't worry about it. Just pay better attention next time, ok?" He said while reaching out his hand to help Zelda up. She graciously took his hand and got up.

"Yes sir," Zelda bowed in respect. "Sorry once again for running into you." Zelda started to walk away, trying to avoid any more embarrassment.

"Hey!" The young man shouted out. Zelda stopped where she was and turned around. "What's your name?"

"Um…Zelda."

"Princess Zelda?"

"No! It's a common misconception. I'm nothing compared to her. She's so pretty and smart and funny and—"

"I think you're beautiful too." The Zora man approached Zelda and brought down her hood. Zelda's heart started to beat faster as her face started to get more red. "I'm Maku."

"It's a pleasure meeting you, but I must be going." Zelda said while trying to get away.

"Where are you going in such a hurry? There's really no business for you here in Zora's Domain away, especially since you're a Hylian," Maku gently grabbed Zelda's arm. "Say, why don't we go back to my place."

Zelda wanted to say no, but Maku's eyes were so hypnotizing. "Um…we just met, but I guess I could for just a few minutes. Just don't try anything."

Maku gave a wry smile. "Alright. Follow me."

Zelda nodded her head, and despite her subconscious she decided to go anyway.

After a seemingly endless walk Maku finally brought Zelda to his small living space. Zelda was almost sick with disgust about how it looked. Unlike the rest of Zora's domain, which looked like complete paradise, this small place was dirty, plain, and unorganized. Trash was scattered about and a few uncovered candles were placed around in awkward positions. The bed was just a simple rock and kelp blanket.

"Um…yeah…" Zelda tried to say something, but she didn't want to be rude. "I really should be going."

"You're not going anywhere until I get something!" Maku grabbed Zelda and threw her onto the couch.

"What do you mean!" Zelda cried out. I hope he's not going to do what I think he's going to do! My heart is only for Link and I will never betray him!

"You'll see…" Maku said seductively as he started to take off Zelda's cloak and dress.

"NO!" Zelda screamed out. She tried to move but Maku had her pinned down. "LET ME GO!"

"Why? We're just getting started…" Maku said as he just pulled down the top of Zelda's dress, revealing her bra. "…We'll just have to see what this Princess has to offer."

Zelda's eyes grew wide. Luckily Maku let up a bit on his grasp of Zelda, which she took as the opportunity to make her escape.

"You're not going anywhere!" Maku said as he hit Zelda over the back of the head with his fist.