A/N: okay.. this isn't the last chapter! there have to be something between Link and Zelda you know.. anyways! hope you like it! rewiews please!

Disclaimer: I(unfortunately) do not own Zelda or the characters... but..! Arith! (yay)

Chapter seven

"You dare trying to destroy my plans!" He shouted and swung his blade towards Link's shoulder.

Link raised his sword, but Arith was too quick and ripped a small piece of Link's tunic. Arith laughed: "You have to do better than that if you want the princess back!" and then suddenly Link appeared in front of his face and knocked him to the ground. But Arith threw some sand in Link's eyes, and he stood up.

Zelda was watching the fight and thought: "They're good at fighting… but I didn't think Arith was that childish…" She frowned.

"Do you think I am that easy to defeat? You're underestimating me Link!" Link lifted an eyebrow. Arith ran forward and cut one of Link's arms. Link immediately started bleeding and Zelda ran towards them. "No Zelda! Stay back!" Link shouted to her. "It's dangerous…! Don't…" He said before he dropped down to he's knees.

That only made Zelda run faster. "Link! Are you okay!" She asked and sat down beside him. Link fainted from losing so much blood, and rested on Zelda's knees. "So, you have a death wish princess?" Arith asked. "Please stop Arith! I don't want to fight!" Zelda squealed. "I'm afraid I can't do that princess, but I won't kill you." Arith said and raised his sword above his head, ready to strike at Link.

"No! Link wake up!" Zelda cried and bent over him. Immediately Link's eyes fluttered open and he blocked Arith's attack. Pushing Zelda aside Link stood in front of her, facing Arith. "Even with this harmed arm, I will stop you Arith." Link charged forward in an incredible speed, and cut Arith's right hand. The hand Arith used his sword with. While Arith were busy with his hand, Link took the opportunity to rip off a piece of his tunic and stop the bleeding. "Much better." he muttered and turned around. Arith wasn't there, neither was Zelda. Link put his sword on his back and looked out the door. He saw Arith, with Zelda over his shoulder, running towards Epona. Link grinned; "There's no way Epona will listen to him." He saw Arith mount Epona and started riding across the bridge. When he reached the lab, where Link was, he was heading towards the forest. Link whistled to call Epona and soon she came running back, with Arith struggling to turn her, and Zelda grinning. "Damn horse!" Arith shouted. Link pulled his sword out and pointed it at Arith. "Do you surrender? Or will I have to make you?" Link asked. Arith ran towards him again and got blocked by Link with his own sword. "I'll take that as a no." Link replied, and sent Arith flying backwards. "Guess I have to make you then." Link sighed and ran his hand through his hair. Arith was attacking again, but since his hand was damaged Link didn't bother to care and almost played with him. Zelda was sitting on the grass and watching them both. The thought from before came again. "I didn't think Arith was that childish." She laughed to herself.

Arith wasn't that frightening now, like he was before. Link chirped an eyebrow again; "Are you going to stop soon Arith? You know you can't win."

"Never!" Arith breathed heavily. "Never… I will rather get killed than lose to you!" He said and charged towards Link once again. Link now was getting tired, and cut the bottom of his leg. "There…! Now you can't walk. Satisfied?" Link said a bit annoyed. "I'm not going to kill you, so I suggest you stop now." Arith lifted his sword up to his chest. "I said I'm not going to lose to you! Even if I have to die." Arith turned towards Zelda and grinned. "Nice meeting you princess. I bid you farewell." He finished and ran his sword trough his chest. Arith fell backwards, and Link and Zelda stood there with their eyes widened in shock. "Then… I'll see you later Link." Were his final words before he drifted away. Link and the princess stood there silently for a long time, before someone broke the silence. "Where am I? What happened…?"Both of them turned around only to find the lab professor sitting on the ground looking slightly confused. "Err… how should I put this…" Link tried to say, but got interrupted by Zelda. "There was a little commotion at your lab but nothing to worry about. We'll tell you later." The professor blinked. "Oh…Okay…"

The rest of the day, Link and Zelda remained with the professor to tell him what happened, and why his lab almost was in ruins. Zelda totally forgot about the fact that she had been gone from the castle almost two days. She looked out the window and was it was almost dark. "Oh no!" She shouted. Link turned quickly towards her. "It's almost dark! I must get home!" She panicked. "Thank you very much for letting us stay here, but I must really go now." She thanked the professor. "No need to thank me. You're welcome princess." He answered. Zelda turned towards Link, looking at him with puppy eyes. "Can I ride with you on Epona?" Link nervously stepped backwards. "O-of course…! I was going to offer you a ride anyway." He stuttered. "Thank you!" Zelda squealed and hugged Link. He blushed and just led Zelda over to Epona.

On the way back they talked all the time. When they were halfway Zelda suddenly brought up: "What do you think my father will say when I get home..? I don't think he even care…" She was really tired. "Well… first off…! I think he cares about you! And he will be very happy to have you home!" Link replied. "You're so kind Link… You…always know what I want to…hear…" and then Zelda fell asleep. Link remained silent and just rode Zelda to the castle.

Not wanting to wake her up, he carried her in through the window and left her on the bed. "Goodnight princess." He whispered in a soft voice, kissed her on the cheek and left the room.

"It's the princess! She's here!" someone shouted, making Zelda almost jump out of the bed. Moaning Zelda stumbled out of the bed. "What's going on? Impa?" Impa was standing by the door watching the princess. Zelda was still wearing the old dress from yesterday and it was all covered in dirt and dust. "What on earth are you wearing Zelda?" Impa asked. "Well… I didn't get to change yesterday and…" Zelda thought. "Wait a minute! I fell asleep on Link! He must have brought me here…" Impa called for Zelda and she snapped out of it. "O-oh yes..! I fell asleep before I managed to change yesterday." Impa looked suspicious on Zelda. "Well okay… The king wishes to see you soon." She said as she walked out of the room. Zelda hurried to put on a new dress and straightened up her hair. She nearly ran down the stair, completely ignoring all the peasants around her. Zelda wanted to know if Link's words were true. "You wanted to see me father?" Zelda asked. Not even getting an answer she was hugged. Her father was wrapped around her, like a blanket. "I'm so glad to see your okay my dear!" Zelda felt so happy. Tears of joy started flowing down her cheek. Link was right! He is happy! Zelda hugged him back, and could not wait to tell this to Link.

On her way out she met Impa, and by a surprise she hugged her too. She ran towards her room leaving a rather confused Impa behind. She threw herself onto the bed and started laughing. The servants whom passed by, wondered what were wrong but since she was laughing they decided to let the princess be.

Zelda spent the rest of the day, laughing and dancing around the castle.

It had been a long time since someone had seen the princess this happy.

A/N: okay..how was it? it's not that long but I think it's alright... The next chapter is going to be the last I think.I hope it's not to many mistakes here.. well.. until the next chapter! Rewiews please...?

Red werewolf: thank you! you're so nice! nobody have ever said that to me before! (wipes away a tear of joy)

poe-possesed: I have written more! My shoelaces stays here..(puh)I hope..! Thanks for reading! and liking my story! (ehe)