I recognize the voice almost immediately, but it isn't who it sounds like. I turn around to see a petite girl with shoulder-length black hair and pale skin. Her eyes are a deep blue, and she's wearing what looks like some sort of ceremonial garb. I look down at her. She's got to be at least six inches shorter than I am, but she carries herself with confidence that I could only dream of.

"You don't have any idea who I am, do you?" She asks, laughing slightly. I stare at her, wondering where I knew her from, when it suddenly hits me.

"Ruto?" Her face instantly darkens and she kicks the ground angrily. "Sorry, but… what's going on?" She looks up at me, sadness etched into her new human features.

"You weren't supposed to know who I was. Am I really that obvious?" she asked, eyes filling with tears. I quickly shake my head, praying for the best. She instantly perks up. "Don't ask how I know, but you are on assignment. Let me help." I beckon her forward and she comes over eagerly.

"You are going to be my spy. Listen to what I'm about to say because I'm only going to say it once. First, I need to be sure that you are who you say." Ruto raises her eyebrows, but steps back. Instantly, a bright light blinds me and when I can see again, the Zora princess is standing there as an actual Zora.

"Does that work for you?" she asks looking at me expectantly. I nod reluctantly. I don't really want to use her help, but I figure that it doesn't really matter and that she can really help me.

"Okay, here goes. First, Link knows who the imposter is. Some ranch girl named Romani, lives on a ranch nearby. Anju, the motel woman, knows who she is because they are practically the only two that are the same age here. Apparently, they are best friends. But when this Romani gave it away, Anju went directly to Link. Now, your job is to go and convince Malon to take Kierana to a proposed 'safe house.' Some teenager named Pamela owns a cabin in the canyon. She's innocent, but Link is here and wants to go to this cabin and capture them. He figures that it will be easier because he won't have to deal with Romani's older sister, Cremia." Ruto is staring off into space.

"He's here," she whispers, almost in a daze, "I can't believe it." I nod, and she pulls herself out of it. "I'll do it. Let me tell you when she's there."

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Link and I wait outside the cabin for ages before the two of them finally get there. Ruto bids them farewell and leaves. I feel that Link knew what he was doing when he didn't tell her about the hiding spot. When I realize that he's not next to me anymore, I get up to look for him. I spot him heading down to the river that runs through the bottom of the canyon and chase after him.

"Link… are you okay?" He jumps, not realizing I had followed him and turns around.

"Oh, hi Aires. I just needed to move." He looks tense, and I remember my original plan to seduce him. I decide that it isn't too late. I walk over to him and gently press on his shoulders to make him sit down and I sit behind him, one leg on either side of him. I massage his shoulders lightly, then harder, and finally run my hands down his sides and onto his legs.

"Link…" I moan, kissing his neck, feigning excitement, "Let's… chill." He turns around and faces me.

"Aires, look, I… can't," he whispers, pushing me away. I give him one lingering kiss and he doesn't pull away. When I release him, he sits back. "Let's go get them," he said, smiling. I nod and we walk up to the cottage. By now, there is a bunch of soldiers standing there. At Link's signal, they kicked open the door while another set off a bomb up by the well. The recoil sent us all shaking. It's all I can do to stay standing, so I grab onto Link's arm and hold it tightly. One of the soldiers yells inside.

"Malon! I know that you're here somewhere!"

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

Here is chapter six, I'm just warning you, the next chapter is going to be emotional and probably have some of you mad. Link will have a reason for how he's acting, don't worry! Thanks to all you who reviewed so far:

Black Triforce: One of my best reviewers for this story, thank you!

Ally: Link didn't save her but Saria didn't die!

Gir Crazy: Still working away!

Child O: Sorry if this took too long, I have three stories that I try to continually update.

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