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Oh no… headache… (Get it? Chap 5 - Headaches?)

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Just get on with the story before I embarrass myself further…

Chapter 5 - Headaches

Rais had a horse fit in a sleek black fitting coat, and unlike Link he kept the hair growing off the back of his neck trimmed. Rais still had his sharp and glowing sword he kept for all these years. He grasped the blue jewel handle and helped Link slice the vomiting bugs into their graves.

They released terrible squeals when they were killed, it sounded like a dieing rat. They bled strongly scented thin glue, most likely resembling the creature's blood, that burnt the grass into brown dead patches. The colors of it were always different; red, orange, green, violet, and rarely dark blue. Some of them were small and some were big. They were an unusual race of creatures; almost as if they were imperfect. Created by something imperfect.

Link enjoyed stabbing them in the eye, flinging them overhead, and slicing them above him, while quickly escaping the path of acid. He continued doing it, even though he was putting himself in harm's way. Rais continued scolding him, but he couldn't stop him for he had to pay attention to the battle. Link only laughed every time he was yelled at.

They eventually rid the field of the ugly monsters, but the field unfortunately wasn't saved. It was half dead, covered in the gruesome smell of puke and blood, and was cluttered with giant dark purple and fuzzy bodies.

"Link, you weren't listening to me. You know what would have happened if that acid managed to hit you? You would have been burnt to the bone and most likely killed. Skin is nothing compared to the strength of your sword. Your body can't handle the acid like the sword could. And think of your horse! She'd be dead due to your foolishness! What are you coming into Link? You never listen anymore, you never--" Link slumped in his seat on Epona. He rested his chin in his hand and let out a sigh. Rais could go on forever and ever and ever and never think of someway to stop bickering and get over it.

The guards took their horses away and Rais was still going. Link wasn't listening anymore and just stared forward like nothing was happening. Rais shook his head and rubbed it with his right hand, leaning the other on his hip. Link began walking the other direction while poking his index finger to the ceiling.

"I'm gonna go take a stroll... um... around the castle and such! See you later!" He barked happily and frantically took off. Rais hadn't moved from his position, too annoyed and deep in thought to say anything. He watched Link as he wandered aimlessly away. He glared, knowing Link was looking for escape. He had been such a good kid to start, and then the power went to his head as he got older.

"Link… I'd hate for you to learn your lesson the hard way." He only whispered it as he saw Link turn the corner and disappear. Rais turned and headed for his chamber. He rubbed his swore arms as he walked. The battle had taken a lot out of him, fighting, thinking, and yelling all at the same time. He knew it wasn't good for him.

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Zelda leaned out the window and looked at what was once a 'pretty sight'. She huffed. "Oh... what's wrong with this place? I can't enjoy anything anymore." She rolled her finger around in the plant of flowers hanging by the window.

She felt the tap of a gentle finger on her shoulder. "How can you not enjoy anything when you're a princess?" She jerked around and saw Link behind her. She let out a gasp and placed a hand over her heart.

"You scared me... How… did you know I was here?" She was a little upset at the surprise, but was secretly excited to see him. He placed his hands on his sides and looked away and at the ground. He closed his eyes and smiled.

"I have my ways..." He lied. Truthfully deep inside he knew he was just lucky he happened to find her so fast. Zelda raised an eyebrow.

"Really." She said still watching him. She could smell something that smelled like a burnt marsh mellow. Link didn't seem to notice.

"Seriously." He said turning back to her. She laughed and turned away from him. He watched her, dissatisfied he didn't get a bigger response out of her.

"Well, Link, I didn't think you'd come to visit me." She lied. She knew he'd come looking for her, she saw his interest in her before. He peered over her shoulder, but she didn't look at him.

"How'd you know my name?" Zelda smiled and let out a laugh when she didn't intend to. She covered her mouth, but took her hands away and put them under her chin only a second after.

"Well, I guess I have my ways too…" It bothered her that she didn't know his name before. She always wanted to know the names of anyone who was somewhat 'important' in the castle. If she would have known he existed before, she would have learned his name sooner. He continued trying to look over her shoulder, trying to get her to turn around. He was unsure if she was interested in him or not… but how couldn't she be? She had invited him to visit her earlier that day.

He felt as if someone behind him smacked him with a bat in the back of the head, but there was no one there.

"...Your blocking me...!"

The voice rang through his head like a marching band with too many marchers. He clutched his head in utter pain and agony. Zelda whipped around in an instant, only to find Link crying out in pain on his knees. She leaned over and held his shoulder.

"Agh!! No I'm not!!" He yipped it right in front of Zelda. Zelda looked at him strangely, but she was worried. He let go of his head and smiled at her, still wincing from the pain but trying to disguise it.

"Your not what...?" She asked in a quiet voice. He just shook his head.

"It's not anything to worry about. I mean… it was just… a minor headache." He smiled, trying to keep his voice calm. She touched his face, and he felt a sudden tingling envelope his stomach and forearms.

"I feel bad… I bet it's because of that battle. Those things made terrible noises. Are you sure your alright?" Link felt himself shake nervously.

"Uh… I um… Yeah, I mean of course I'm okay…" He didn't want to tell her Rais was trying to get a hold of him. He had finally gotten her to turn around and face him. She pulled her hand away, not thinking about touching him. She looked around. If she was caught doing this she would be in trouble.

She looked back at him, and noticed his stomach. His shirt was stuck to his body and she could see his muscles showing through it. He stood up again, feeling a heavy pull on his shoulders. He looked down at her on her knees, and she blushed, standing up and brushing her dress off while turning around again. She didn't want him to see her blush.

"...WHAT ARE YOU DOING...!"

His head started pounding and throbbing again. He was sure his mind would explode and bleed. He started wishing it would, at least he wouldn't have to deal with the pain anymore.

"Shut up!" He yelled it while bending over, holding his head in his hands. He pulled his hair and shut his eyes. The pain was unbearable. Zelda turned and stared at him, becoming even more worried about his unusual outbursts. She walked closer to him, lifted her hand but pulled it back, not sure if she should touch him or not.

"Link… what's wrong, really? Are you sure you're alright?" Her voice was soft. He fell to his knees in almost tears. The voice was so loud and stung so bad. She stood next to him, still worried. Even if she had hated him she would have felt bad.

He was panting hard now. "I'm sorry… but I… I have to go…" He stood up and stumbled as he walked, holding his aching skull. He walked down the hall groaning and mumbling to himself. He held his head and tried to keep his whining down. He didn't want Zelda to hear him, even though she had seen a lot. Zelda pulled her wrist close to her breastbone, watching him leave.

"Wait! Link… are you sure…" She stopped as she saw him turn the corner and leave. He didn't hear her, but even if he had she was sure he wouldn't have stopped. She sighed and massaged her head.

She decided if he could fight off those ugly bugs than he could handle a headache. But it wasn't the first thought on her mind. Why did she touch his face? She didn't want him to think that she was interested in him… she panicked a little. She hoped he hadn't seen her looking at his stomach. She blushed and turned back to the window. She felt stupid. Why did she look? Why did she touch him?

"So dumb…" She dropped her forehead on the cement of the window. She felt embarrassed. The flowers touched her hair, running lightly across it due to the small wind outside. She sighed, and pulled her head up and rested her hand on her chin, gazing outside.

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Link stumbled into Rais chamber. Rais was hovering about seven feet above the water; a trick he mastered years ago. He glared down at Link.

"What were you doing?! And how did you figure out how to block me? How dare you even try!" The words didn't hit him as hard as the voices in his mind did. He sat on his hind, his elbows on his knees and his head buried in his palms. He looked up and glared at him.

"What are you talking about?! I wasn't blocking you! I don't even know how! And why were you screaming at me? I felt like I was dying!! I still do!" He pulled his head back down and whimpered. His skull was still hurting, and he continued trying to massage it to get rid of the pain.

Rais stared at him, trying to figure out if he was being truthful or lying. "But your mind was completely blocked... I had to send my strongest messages..." He thought to himself for a minute. Link was breathing hard and his breaths were the only thing that could be heard. Rais blinked and looked up from his thoughts. "Wait... what were you doing?" He asked.

"...W-...what?.." Link managed to say. He looked up and Rais repeated the question.

"Just tell me. It may explain the problem. Don't lie now." He demanded. Link's head was calming down now, and he let his hands slide away and drop into the water.

"I-... I was talking... to the princess..." He rested his head. He felt so sleepy, but thinking of Zelda helped the pain linger away. It was keeping his mind off of what had happened. Rais raised a brow, but then sat upright, like he figured something out.

"I see." He said. He let himself think awhile before replying, "You must like her then, don't you? A lot? Humph." He rolled his eyes in annoyance and dropped onto his feet into the water. The last thing that he needed to happen was for Link to get too mixed up in thoughts to focus on training. They were attacked only an hour ago, and here Link was getting mixed up in something that could get him killed.

"Wha... what?! Well… no… I…. Well, what's wrong with her then!" He yelled. Rais smiled at him. It wasn't Zelda who was the problem.

"Oh nothing. A good girl." But he shook his head. "Stay away from her. Your too wrapped up in thoughts of her that your mind is blocking itself to everything else. She's going to be a hell of a distraction to you. And now is really not the time, considering the events that have already taken place." He fiddled with his sword, watching small remains of the bug acid sliding off. Link shook his head, a way of him saying no. Rais only became more irritated.

"I mean it, Link! Don't screw this up!" It felt as if a boulder dropped in Rais's stomach. He didn't want to upset Link or keep him away from something he enjoyed, but his life and the life of Hyrule could fall over this one distraction. Yet, he knew Link all too well. Link never listened to what he said unless he was teaching him a fighting method or a battle move. If Link wanted to do something, he'd do it. If he wanted to get something, he'd get it himself.

He would have to be more alert this time, and try his best to keep Link prepared.

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Oh good… I haven't scared you off yet? XD Just kidding. How's it going so far? Good?

I hope it's coming together good. This chapter is a much bigger improvement from last time. I like it a lot better, it's about twice as long. I'm trying to add more detail and emotions and make things stronger. Hope it's working, honestly. Oh well… I'll stop babbling so you can move on.