The King looked at the letter himself rereading it over and over again. The Great Deku was wise in years. It was loyal tree to the kingdom. The letter was much disturbing. Is this true?

Link waiting impatiently, his stomach was growling and the last nights sleep didn't help take away the bags under his eyes, he also reeked of travel. The silence dragged on for a few minutes until someone burst in the throne room panting holding his bloody side. "Sir, monsters were reported being spotted by Lon Lon town!" The man wobbled slowly, and then his knees buckled and he spurred across the ground as blood was oozing from his wound.

"Jacob, Frail take the man and bring him to the tending corridor," the king ordered. "And you messenger…" Link interrupted "Link at you service." "Very well messenger Link, thank you bringing this letter here, Impa will escort you were you can rest and refresh from you travel."

Link was led into a series of corridors when he finally was led to a small chamber. "Your bath will be ready soon and a fresh pair of clothing will be given." Then the women known as Impa gave a warm smile, turned on her heels and left the room stiffly.

Link made himself comfortable by dislodging all the weapons his sword, shield, deku nuts, sling shot and a small pack of bombs. Link laid them at the corner of the small room which only consisted of a bed, night stand and a wash basin. Link lay on his bed and dozed of a bit. A while later 2 maids came in with a tub full of warm water and a pair of clothing for him to wash in. Link stirred sensing something over looking him. Link opened one eye. I maid looked down disapprovingly at him her hands on her hips.

"Ah!" Link yelped in surprise. "Bout time you woke up, water is getting cold. Here on the stand are pair of clothing you can change into."

"Um, thank you."

"Also the king wishes for you to sup with him and his daughter at dinner."

"Thank you for informing me." Link rubbed the sleepiness from his eyes. The two maids left Link alone in his room once more.

Slowly, Link heaved himself out of bed and groggily walked to the wash basin, splashed some water on his face, then peeled out of his clothing revealing his all too muscular lean chest. Dipping his foot in the hip deep tub and found the water warm, he sunk into the water with a sigh.

Later that evening Link started exploring the castle a while before the dinner bell rang. Exiting outside into the warm summer breeze Link went in search of the stables. It was simple to find. At the rear of the castle across the knights training ground, walked into the stable and found Epona munching on some fresh hay.

"Hey girl, how ya been?" Epona gave a neigh in reply, Link chuckled. Just as he was going to reach for the brush that lay on top a shelf, another skimmed his.

"Oh, sorry I didn't know…" "No here you can take it" Link said turning away from the person, not noticing who it was. Link took another brush and walked back to Epona. The person still stared after him. He started brushing Epona until he felt someone stare at him from behind. Link turned around to see the person still staring at him.

He tilted his head and gave a half grin. "Need anything Mame?"

"No I just was wondering were you got that horse, it's beautiful," The women replied.

"Oh well, I got it from Lon Lon ranch a while back as a little kid, its name is Epona." Link said patting Epona proudly.

The women walked toward Epona, her braided blond hair gently caressing Link's cheek. It smells like strawberriesLink first thought was. He shook it off and a slight blush appeared on his cheeks.

"This horse is marvelous oh how I wish Hendric was as beautiful and healthy, strong looking as yours. I enjoy riding him around the castle to get some fresh air, that castle gets so cramped sometimes, I enjoy the fresh air. "You have a horse?" Link asked dumbly. The woman giggled. "Yes I do. I forgot to introduce my I'm Zelda."

Link's eyes widened, the princess! Link bowed, "Princess I-I u-u." Princess Zelda looked at him annoyed. "Just call me Zelda and get up I hate people bowing down to me. And you must be?" Zelda asked. "L-Link Prin… I mean Zelda." Zelda beamed "Oh you must be Link from Korkiri forest; I heard so much about that place." Link stared into her sparkling ocean blue eyes; she looked just like a child as she bounced up and down hands clasped together, even though she looked about the same age as him.

Ding Dong!

The bell rang signaling that it was supper time. Zelda turned around alarmed, "I have to go get ready for supper, are you going to be joining us Link?"

"Yes I will." Zelda gave a sweet smile towards Link, Link blushed uncomfortably.

When Zelda left the stables Link plopped in a pile of hay by Epona. He ran his fingers through his hair. Why is this girl making me blush? Ya she's beautiful even in a tunic and trousers, but she's the princess. I wish Sarai was here helping me she's like my sister.

At dinner Link was seated beside the King with Zelda across from him. She changed into a simple evening dress her hair down, and a silver tiara with the triforce in the middle. Dinner arrived and Link piled his plate with as much food as possible, he started eating quickly forgetting his manners. The king and Zelda stared at Link who just ate his third serving while they barely touched their first. Link gave a loud belch finally full. He hasn't eaten a good meal like this in weeks. Link then realized where he was and looked surprised at king and princess. The king then roared into a goodhearted laughter as his belly bounced up and down as he saw Link's face turned beat red as he slouched down lower in his chair.

After the king was done laughing, he wiped the tears from his eyes. "Link your one of a kind haven't had a laugh this hearty in months." Link blushed even more of embarrassment as he saw Zelda trying to hold in her laughter.

Dinner was finished and every one got up and went to the destination. Link was fast walking all the way to his chamber. He stripped into his undergarments and jumped into bed trying to forget the evening event. At least I got the kings and Zelda's attention. With that Link drifted off into a dreamless sleep.