I am going to make him pay. He would regret all of the times that he had led me on, only to eventually break my heart. It couldn't be too hard to do, after all, I am the princess of Zora's domain, and I have almost unlimited resources at my hand. The only thing that I have to do is think of a plan.
I walk around the lake a few days later, remembering how pretty it looked from the view on top of the mountain. I smile as I remember how it sparkled, and, ultimately, how it helped me to stay safe from myself. Without really thinking, I jump into the cool, crystal water, and I swim at unbelievable speeds under the lake's surface, thinking about what I was going to do to the King of Hyrule.
I only got the idea when I remembered how he had come to unfreeze the domain, so many years ago. If I could call upon the powers that had once froze the domain, surely I could convince them to freeze the castle, too? I would take out not only Link, but Zelda as well. Seeing as they weren't underwater beings, they wouldn't be able to survive like we could.
But how would the rest of the Zoras feel if I asked the powers that we had sworn to destroy to help me now in this time of trial? I decide not to worry about it for now, but as I walk along the water, I sense something. I quickly dive into the water, noting that I am now by the old fishing cabin. I blow an angry bubble, mad at whoever interrupted my thoughts. I listen carefully, and, to my surprise, find that it is some strange girl, talking about Link himself.
"I honestly can't think anymore," she cries. I listen to her talking to herself, but then I hear another voice. A more familiar one.
"Hi. Remind me why I'm here again? Because I have really pressing matters right now." It was Link. I almost burst into tears just hearing him, but I know that that would give away my hiding place. "So… you never told me who you are and what you're doing." So does he not know her?
"Oh, poor thing. What are you doing? Tell me about it," she tells him. I hear other movements, but I can't see what's going on.
"It's nothing that I was expecting. You know, before I got married, I had a small affair… and it turns out that I have a daughter." I freeze instantly. This can't be happening. "But I can't find her, and it's driving me insane. I'm so mad, I want to kill something. However, you didn't tell me your name. What is it?" I listen, interested to find out who this is.
"I'm Aires, and I'm here to help you with whatever you need."
"You know, I may just take you up on that offer."
"Terrific." There is a pause, and I wait, holding my breath. "So… Now that you know who I am, maybe you should tell me a little bit more about yourself." Link made a sound that seemed like a cross between 'Okay' and 'Yeah, right.'
"What do you think? I'm the king of Hyrule. My entire life is openly made public," he muttered, not sounding happy at all.
"Why did you marry the princess, then?"
"I love her. She completes me, and she makes me feel like I am more than just the Hero of Time who saved the world. That's not why she loves me. She wants me for me, not any other reason."
"That's- that's really sweet. I'm very… touched. Honestly, I haven't ever thought about that before." I can tell that she's about to cry, but I don't know what else is going on.
"Wow. Aires, that's the first time that anyone has ever seemed that nice and understanding about it. Everyone always assumes that we only got married because it's the hero and the princess. It's horrible." Link is silent for a minute. "I have to go now. But… can I see you again sometime? I think that you could probably help me find my daughter. Thanks." I assumed that she had nodded, due to the fact that there was no sound coming from the land. I think that he has left, so I climb out of the water and watch her. The woman, who has pale green hair, screams.
"I can't believe that he has a daughter. Whose?" I decide to help her. It appears that she doesn't like him, either. I splash lightly, and she whirls around.
"Don't mind me," I say, almost laughing at the expression on her face. "I couldn't help but overhear you. But don't worry. I hate him, too." She looks at me with sudden realization, but I press on. "I'm going to help you. I think that we can formulate a plan to bring him down."
She looks at me, as if deciding whether or not to trust me. I think that she finally does, because she nods.
"My name isn't really Aires," she says in voice that is slightly above a whisper. I hold back what I was about to say and let her continue. "You know me. I'm… Saria."