I know, it's been quite a few months since my last update but my computer was on the fritz. Hopefully it won't happen again. Well, it's not like I haven't been updating at all, I update quick don't I? Well, let's get on with this chapter.

Malon, Marry Me

The sun rose over the canyon, giving its morning light to the cold ground. All was quiet in the Gerudo fortress, a few Gerudos already were awake doing their morning duties and such but other than that, nothing else stirred. Hard to imagine that a battle for Hyrule's future took place the day before.

Sunlight shown through the small rectangular window casting the light onto Link's eyes. Link stirred for a moment and quietly sat up in bed, careful not to wake his sleeping wife next to him. He wished that this were all over, the fight between good and evil. He could never be at ease if he knew Ganondorf was still out there trying to rule the world.

He eased himself out of bed and looked out through the small window deep in his thoughts. He turned around and headed toward the door. He opened it as quietly as he could and exited, closing it behind him.

"Ready to leave?" said Vincent from behind him. Apparently Link was a little to deep in his thoughts to notice him right there next to the door.

"Well, the girls are still sleeping. Shouldn't be too long though." Link replied. Link noticed that Vincent was heavily bandaged, just like last night. Link assumed that his shirt had to be thrown away but Vincent still wore his white jacket.

"Link, just so you know, we are going to get Ganondorf. Hyrule will be at peace again before you know it, not that it isn't but… well, you remember last time don't ya?" Vincent said.

Link smiled. "Of course we are. Seriously though Vincent, you're not normal. No one remembers what happened to the other seven years and you do. You come in the knick of time to help m to defeat Ganondorf. You wield two legendary blades. It's almost like you were sent by the Goddesses themselves."

Vincent gave a smirk, "Well, guess you were lucky that I came to this part of Hyrule then."

"Vincent, I had trouble with Ganondorf, how did you almost beat him?" Link asked.

"Hard to say really. Right when I took your place, I thought about how he took yesterday, a beautiful day and made it hell for two girls and made us go after him. I was angry and then I felt power coursing through my veins and enough energy to keep going forever." Vincent explained.

"Another reason your almost Goddesses sent."

"Think I would know if I was. Changin the subject, notice how everywhere we fought evil, it collapses?"

"Thought I was the only one." Link said. "Must be their last option to get rid of us."

They both laughed at this and then the door opened, revealing two girls wait unkempt hair and sleepy eyes. Malon's eyes widened when she saw Vincent and went over to hug him tight.

"Easy Malon, I still feel sore." Vincent grunted when she embraced him.

"Sorry." She apologized with a smiling face.

"I think I had enough of this place." Said Zelda. "I think we should get back to the castle before my father has the whole army looking for me."

"Know the way out Princess?" Vincent asked mockingly.

Zelda glared at him. "No, but don't you know Link?"

"Yes, I do." Link answered.

Link led them through the labyrinth halls till they were outside. Gerudos were patrolling the area and many other still doing their duties once they reached outside.

"Leaving so soon?" Nabooru said as she appeared from another exit.

"Yes Nabooru. Thank you for helping us out last night." Link said.

"Oh it was nothing for the Hero of Time. You should get going now cause you have a long walk ahead and you wouldn't want to be outside at night. Wish I could lend you some horses but I cant, sorry."

"It's ok. Thanks again Nabooru" said Link

The group started their way back home. Link and Zelda were a few steps ahead of Vincent and Malon once they reached the field. The sun was high in the sky, glaring down on all of them.

"Hey Vincent, aren't you hot in that thing?" Link asked, wiping sweat from his forehead.

"You think so wouldn't you? Actually I'm not, sun doesn't bother me at all." He responded.

"That cant be right, I'm really hot and you're not even bothered by sweat in that jacket?" Zelda asked.

"Not at all. Funny ain't it?" he said in a smirk.

Zelda and Link continues walking with their hands clasped with each other's, as if the other two weren't there. Malon turned toward Vincent who still looked like his wounds still bothered him.

"Are you ok Vincent? We can stop and rest if you want." She asked with worry.

"I'm ok Malon, don't worry." He said with a smile on his face. "Wounds kinda act up sometimes. Almost home though, right?"

"Right." She said. "Vincent, what do you think Ganondorf will do?"

"Really I don't know. Don't worry though, me and Link will kick his ass before he tries anything."

"Do you really have to curse all the time? You're not a sailor or whatever. It doesn't feel like you when you do."

"Doesn't feel like me when I do?" Vincent said, puzzled. "I guess I don't have to. It's more or less kind of like a habit, picked it up when I was a little younger."

Pretty soon, they reached the point where they had to split up. The sun was already setting down under the mountains when they did and night was approaching.

"How lucky are all of you, I still need to cross that bridge over there to get to my house." Vincent said.

"So you live in Kakiriko village then." Link said. "I always did wonder where you lived at."

"I guess I'll see you all tomorrow or something, if I can get out of bed that is…" Vincent said.

"Shouldn't you walk Malon at least to the entrance of the ranch Vincent? It is getting dark and who knows what can happen." Zelda suggested.

Malon blushed, "You don't have to Vincent."

Vincent sighed, "Guess I should anyways. Link is going back up to castle and someone does need to accompany you just in case. It isn't to far outta the way anyways."

"We should get going now." Link said. "We should do something together, the four of us."

He gave a farewell smile to Vincent and Malon and took Zelda's hand. They started for the castle gate.

"Come on Malon, let's get you home." Vincent said, grabbing her hand and walked her back home.

Vincent rolled over in his bed from the pain in his sides. He grunted and slowly opened his eyes. His room was dark since he covered his windows with drapes and plain with only his bed, a nightstand, and a closet. Vincent blinked his eyes once to adjust them and rolled out of bed.

An hour later, Vincent was walking the dirt road toward Lon Lon Ranch. His white jacket billowed in the light wind the day had. He combed back a strand of his crimson red hair back with his fingers as he thought all that happened. His wound felt sore but he didn't dare message it.

Vincent noticed a fancy carriage sitting outside the ranch barely giving it any other thought. He walked into the ranch noticing that no one besides Ingo. He walked over to where the ranch hand was and tapped his shoulder.

"Can I help you?" he responded.

"Where's Malon. Isn't she supposed to be out here tending the horses?"

"Suppose to? Yes. She's inside the house right now. Some noble wanted to see her." Ingo explained.

"Noble?" Vincent repeated as he started walking away from Ingo and towards the house. "What would a noble want with lovely…caring…what am I saying. Probably just wanted a horse or something."

Vincent grasped the doorknob in his hand and was about to turn it when he heard voices inside. He placed his ear on the wooden door and listened in.

"I know we just barely met each other but I love you Malon. Ever since I first saw you I have been in love with you. Malon, marry me." Said the young noble.

Malon stared in disbelief at the young noble. He was extremely handsome. He had long, cascading black hair and extravagant navy blue eyes.

"I don't know Milord." She said.

"Please, Malon, call me Maxi," the noble said.

"Maxi, still…"

"Malon, I remember back when I was a young lad, you had aided my father in taking care of his prize steed. That day I fell in love with your beauty. Please, marry me and everything you desire will be yours." Maxi said.

Malon remained quiet for a few minutes.

"I want you to become my wife Malon."

"I need some air." Malon said and stood up. She went over towards the door and opened it.

The sun glared down like it always did. Silver didn't run up to her so she looked around for him. She noticed the white coat billowing in the breeze and saw the large dog along with it. Malon casually walked over to where Vincent was. AS she got closer, she noticed that Vincent had a troubled look to him. His posture, the way his eyes never met hers when she was getting closer, it just wasn't him there.

"Vincent, you came." She said as she reached where he was.

"Yeah, told you I was." He responded. Even his voice was toned down. "You should get back to entertaining your noble."

"Vincent, he's only just visiting." Malon said in her defense. "How do you even know that there was a noble here?"

"Carriage is kinda hard to miss." Vincent said. Malon noticed how his hand was playing with the hilt of his sheathed sword. "Came to a decision yet?"

"What are you talking about?" Malon questioned.

"You don't have to play dumb Malon." Vincent said, his hand still on the hilt, "Just want to know if your gonna marry the guy or not."

Malon was surprised. Vincent seemed to know that information yet it just happened. For the first time that day, he looked straight into her eyes. Malon gazed into his and felt a little uncomfortable, those scarlet eyes of his never made her feel like that before. To add to that, he had a little smirk on his face, one that everyone loves to hate.

"Something's wrong with you Vincent, isn't there." Malon said, looking away from his disturbing eyes.

"Not at all Malon. Well, my wounds still hurt a tad." Vincent's eyes were focused on something behind Malon.

She turned to see Maxi come striding up to where she and Vincent were. Vincent simply averted his attention and eyes somewhere else.

"Malon, dear, I was getting worried. You were taking such a long time." Maxi said, "So who is this?"

"Him? He just a friend of mine, His name is Vincent." Malon took a moment, thinking about something. "Maxi, I think I will marry you."

"Perfect." Maxi said. "I'll get started on the wedding."

"That's good, sooner the better." Malon said.

Vincent simply kept looking out at the ranch, watching Elliptus gallop around with the other horses. He turned to face Malon once again as Maxi started for the carriage.

"Have a good life with him, Malon. I really wish that will be your happiest years." Vincent said and started walking towards the exit.

Well, what do you think? Sorry about not actually updating. This chapter actually took me a while since school has started once again and man, three AP classes aren't easy. Hopefully next chapter will be up soon, even with the PSO fic I'm working on now. Enjoy this one for now though, more is still on its way.