"Who's this Link?" Zelda asked dressing Stria in a spare night gown. Zelda wasn't too fond of stragglers, especially if Link were to find them. She knew Link was a flirt, a major flirt, and she only wanted Link flirting with her.

"Zelda, no questions right now, I need you to take care of her. Her entire kingdom has been destroyed by unseen evil. I'm going to my home in the village, I'll be back before noon." Link kissed Zelda as a thanks on the cheek and ran off.

Zelda blushed, taking it as a sign that Link was head over heals in love with her. She knew that it was fate, Link and Zelda. What a lovely ring to that. He will be mine, and we'll make two children together, and oh my what a wonderful life! Zelda smiled, and looked at stria with a slight sneer. Zelda noticed that Stria was a beautiful girl, that shiny dark hair, and that gorgeous skin. Her lips were nice and plump, rose tinted. Zelda rose a part of her lip in a snarl and rose from Stria's bed.

Zelda walked out of Stria's room, closing the door behind her. She walked down the hall way, swaying to make herself look more proper. She walked into her room, removing her crown and allowing her blonde braids to come down her back. She took her hair and brushed the braids out, revealing silky blonde locks. She smiled and admired herself in the mirror. Link would surely choose me over some stupid bar maid. That girl has no idea who Link is. I've known him since he was ten. He saved me and my entire kingdom, unfortunately he couldn't save yours, you stupid little maid. She sighed and smiled at her reflection in the mirror. He teeth were pearl white, her skin tan, and her hair honey gold.

She walked to her closet, filled with magnificent clothing and took off the dress she was wearing. The morning was hot, and she wanted to wear something that would let her skin breathe. She took out a nice blue dress, it shimmered in the sun light, and it was long, dragging towards the ground. She put it on, twirling around in front of her mirror, admiring her nice petite figure.

There was a knock at Zelda's door, her heart fluttered. She ran to the door asking sweetly, "Who is it?"

"Impa, open the door princess before I get annoyed." Zelda bit her lip and opened it. Impa looked at Zelda, and noticed all the vanity items out on her bed. She rolled her eyes and looked at Zelda. "Zelda, you need to stop being so vein, link isn't here to see you, he came back to gather supplies and save the other kingdom. He had to bring that other girl here so she wouldn't be destroyed wit the rest of the small kingdom she has left. You need to be less self-centered. I doubt link even notices what you wear." Zelda was taken aback.

"I should tell father what you've told me. He would have you locked up!" Impa gave her a mean look, and Zelda sat down."I know I shouldn't be so 'self-centered' as you put it, but I love Link, and I can see it in his eyes when he looks at me that he loves me too." Impa gave her a smile and sat down next to her. She took her hand and gave it a friendly squeeze.

"Sometimes the hero doesn't always have to choose the princess. He may not want you right now, he's a grown man, and he can choose who he wants. He may love you, and he may not. You're 24 Zelda, and you're still acting like a child. When your birthday comes, you'll be 25 and need to find a spouse. It may not be Link, and it may be some charming, handsome, man from a distant kingdom who falls in love with you immediately as he sees you." Zelda giggled at that thought. She knew her birthday was coming up in a few months and she couldn't wait. Her father had the most eligible bachelors coming from 5 different kingdoms across the world.

"Okay, fine. Where's that little bar maid, has she woken up yet?" Zelda asked standing up.

"No, not yet, she was still sleeping last time I checked, she was talking in her sleep though, so that's a good sign. Where did Link go?" Impa asked standing up along side Zelda.

"He went home, He said he'd be back by this afternoon." Zelda smiled and bowed towards Impa and left her room. Impa stood there and shook her head and followed.

Link was in his house, drinking some tea Saria made for him. "So, the Inn just exploded? Odd, and you said you killed the evil that was seen there?" She asked sitting next to Link.

"I know, it is a crazy story, but it's completely true/ I'm thinking it was that Gerudo woman, but I'm not sure. I hate killing women, but it's like that time with that witch from Dryton City. She was killing little children, it was monstrous." Link shivered at the memories of the little children's heads on the witch's floor. Saria got up and poured some more tea into her cup.

"When are you going back to the kingdom?" She asked sitting back down, swinging her tiny legs off the edge of his bed.

"Oh, maybe in a week, I have to devise a plan get materials, I'm just scared of what the kingdom may look like when I get back. I'm not sure if I should leave Stria here or not. I care about her dearly." He blushed a little bit, not enough for Saria to notice.

"Well, I need to go, I have some chores for the Deku Tree that I need to attend to. He wants me to go to the lost forest again to talk to that Woflos. I hate that thing, he's very stubborn." She gave Link a smile and a kiss on the forehead. "I need to go now, take care Link!" She smiled and hopped down his house.

Link stood up and stretched. It was almost noon and he needed to get back to the castle to check on his beloved Stria. He climbed down his house, yawning, and crawled out of the Kokiri Village. He climbed upon Epona and rode off towards the castle, the guards bowed to him as he passed. They figured him a king after saving Hyrule those many years ago.

Link ran through the courtyard and up the stairs to the main bedrooms. He looked in the one where Stria was and noticed she was rolling around in her sleep, mumbling small words he couldn't make out.

Stria, baby, wake up, come on wake up!" Link whispered worriedly into her ear. She fluttered her eyes, and looked at Link, her eyes were huge.

"Wh-where am I?" She looked around the room, looking at the silky night dress, then back at Link.

"This is Zelda's castle, you know, the woman I've told you about. This is Hyrule. I rode 4 days straight and tried to feed you the best I could so you wouldn't starve or die of thirst. It's very difficult feeding a woman who is unconscious." Link smiled at her, moving the strands of hair in front of her face behind her ear.

"What about my kingdom? Is it completely destroyed? I need to go back and save my kingdom!" She jumped up and accidentally knocked over the water basin sitting next to her on the night stand.

"Link stood up and held her close. Stria started to weep and cry. "When are we going back? When Link! You haven't failed us have you? You haven't failed me!" She screamed.

" Stop Stria! Stop this right now, I had to go back here because it was the closest kingdom to yours that I recognize and I needed materials, a plan, clothing, food, everything needed for a very long journey. I don't know what's happening to your Kingdom right now, and I'll find out, don't worry. I will try my best to save what kingdom you have left okay? It's your home, and if it's not there when I return to it, then you can stay here, where it will always be safe." Stria glared at Link, but then sighed. Relief came over her and she let out silent tears.

"Zelda appeared flustered. "What the hell is going on in here?" She looked at link, he was still holding Stria allowing her to silently cry on him. He was stroking her head, hushing her and comforting her and looked over at Zelda, who now was filled with jealousy, hatred, sadness, and hurt. Small tears started forming on the corners of her eyes. She turned on her heals and ran out the door.

"Shit, Zelda!" Link called. He looked at Stria and kissed her lightly on the lips. "Don't go anywhere stay here, I'll be right back. I love you." She smiled and nodded and sat down on the bed, slowly picking up the water basin and magically making the water disappear.

Link ran down the corridor and caught up quickly with Zelda. She tried to get away from him, but he grabbed her and held her in his arms. She started smacking him and trying to get away. She was embarrassed and distraught.

"What is your problem Zelda?" He said angrily pinning her arms behind her back. She tried to kick him again, but there was no use to it.

"I feel so stupid Link. You and your stupid bar maid! Ugh, I can't stand you! Get away from me!" She yelled in his face.

"STOP THIS ZELDA!" Link bellowed back and held her close and hugged her.

Zelda kept crying angry tears, but she was finally soothed and sighed largely.

"I thought you loved me link. I thought you loved me to no end as I did you." She smiled at him with big violet eyes. Man, I hate this shit. Link sighed and looked her in the eyes.

"Zelda, you are my best friend, but I went to this new kingdom, and I have never felt for anyone as I had felt for Stria. I don't know what it is, but no one can convince me otherwise that she is the only one I want. I love her Zelda, and that's the truth. I didn't want to hurt you, but I'm sorry I did. You're the most beautiful princess I have ever met, and known. You're my best friend, and you have suitors coming for you in a month to win our heart. I'm sure they will be the ones that will win your heart, and you will do the same to theirs. I would have loved you the same if I could, but right now, I don't, and I'm terribly sorry." he took Zelda's head in his hands and kissed her forehead. "I need to go check up on Stria. Are you going to be alright?" He looked at her and she could tell how concerned he was.

"Yes, I'm fine. I will be anyway. Hah." She forced a smile and walked off away from him, and when she turned around a corner in the hall way, she cried, she could have made a river with her tears.

R&R!