Hello hello! Sorry for thedelay, but things have been really hectic. At any rate, here is the next installment.
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Reminder: Zelda and Link have switched bodies.
Disclaimer: I do not own any part of the Legend of Zelda series.
Zelda was thoroughly enjoying the scene unfolding before here. To her delight, Link had already managed to frighten off the first four suitors, leaving just three. As Link went off with Suitor #5, Banning of Darunia, Zelda was suddenly approached by a coquettish maiden. She smiled uncomfortably at the girl, who waved her fan and batted her eyelashes.
"Uh, hello, miss," Zelda said in Link's voice, unable to look the girl in the eyes.
The girl giggled. "Link, you look as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. How about you dance with me, so you can forget all your problems."
"Go on, Link," Impa said, trying not to laugh. "I'm sure the princess will be fine."
Zelda grumbled under her breath as she arose and bowed to the maiden, who curtsied in return. Zelda took her arm and led her to a dark corner of the dance floor, in hopes of avoiding attention. Zelda attempted to keep some space from her, but it was futile, for the girl had wanted Link for some time and made no effort to hide it.
"Oh, Link, you're a wonderful dancer," she breathed, pressing herself against Zelda again.
Please let this be over soon, Zelda thought, as she felt herself losing control over Link's hormones. Despite her willpower, she could not stop his body from displaying physical signs of excitement. As a weird feeling crept through her, Zelda looked down, and her eyes widened.
"Uh, excuse me!" she said in a hurry, turning around and rushing out of the room, leaving the maiden alone on a floor. She ran down the corridor and into a bedroom with the intent of staying there until Link's body returned to normal. As she waited, there was a knock at the door. "Who is it?" she called.
For answer, the door creaked open, and Zelda cursed herself for forgetting to lock it. The maiden entered and placed the board on the hooks, securing the door so as not to be interrupted.
"Dear Link, why did you leave in such a hurry?" she asked, approaching Zelda.
Zelda backed away, into the bed. The maiden grabbed Link's green tunic and fingered the material, then proceeded to trail her hands up to Link's abs.
Zelda drew in a breath, not knowing what to do. The maiden pushed up against her, knocking Link's body backwards onto the bed. "Don't worry, Link. In a few minutes, all of your troubles will be gone," she whispered, a sly grin crossing her face.
Zelda squeezed Link's eyes shut as the maiden kneeled on the bed and began to unlace her bodice. "What are you doing?" she screeched.
"Link, I'm surprised at you. You know very well that you want me. I've seen you admiring me many a time, but was too shy to speak to you. Well, I'm tired of shying away from you. I want to show you just how much we're meant to be together."
Zelda's breath went shallow as the maiden tried to force herself onto Link's body. Please, somebody, catch us! she screamed in her mind. Please don't let this happen!
As if on cue, Zelda heard several loud gasps, quickly followed with the king's voice shouting "Link!" The maiden drew back in surprise, and Zelda got up and dashed out of the room, not caring if Link's body displayed arousal. She went into the ballroom and ran over to the king.
"What is it, Your Highness?"
The king stuttered as he pointed to the other end of the room, where an orange daira had a firm grip on Link, in Zelda's body. Link kicked and squirmed, trying to break loose of its grip. The soldiers had circled the two, but gradually backed off, as even their finely-crafted shields were no matched for the creature's perfectly-timed strikes with an axe.
Zelda found herself instinctively running over to join the soldiers. She made her way into the circular barrier formed by them and unsheathed Link's sword. Fortunately, she had learned sword-fighting techniques from the knights, and knew from Link's stories of the daira's weaknesses. Zelda waited for the daira to swing its axe, then charged it. Taking care not to hit Link in her body, she stabbed at the daira's head, striking it and knocking it backwards. Then she stepped back and awaited another swing of the axe.
As the axe sliced through the air, Zelda kept track of the timing, then rushed the creature again, thrusting the sword in front of her with all of her might. The sword struck the daira right between the eyes, finally smiting it. The daira collapsed, prompting Zelda to draw in a sharp breath as Link narrowly missed being dropped on the hard floor.
Zelda rushed to Link, who had managed to wriggle out of the daira's grip and land on Zelda's feet, nearly falling because of her dainty heels. She put her arm across her own shoulders, helping a stunned Link to a chair to catch his breath. "Are you okay?" she gasped, trying to slow her own heavy breathing.
"I'm fine," Link said. "But I would've been better if that monster took baths. Living in caves was not good to it," he added, pinching his nose shut to emphasize his point.
Zelda giggled in spite of herself. "That's the Link I know," she whispered. "Even in my body, you're-"
"Zelda!" the king bellowed, rushing Link and picking him up in a huge hug. "Oh, my daughter! I'm so glad you're safe."
"Father... can't... breathe..."
"Oh, sorry," the king said, setting Zelda's body down. He then took Link's hand and shook it feverishly. "Link, you have done it again. I cannot thank you enough, but hopefully what I am about to do will be a start. I was going to delay this announcement until the end of the ball, but the night is winding down, so I guess there's really no need to wait any longer," he said, motioning for one of his subjects.
The man walked up and stood to the king's side, unraveling a scroll. "Hear ye, hear ye. King Harkinian of Hyrule is pleased to announce the knighting of Link of Calatia. The ceremony will take place tomorrow, commencing the Spring Festival. All members of the kingdom, both nobles and peasant alike, are invited to attend."
Link let out a happy squeal from Zelda's mouth, while Zelda just stood there in shock. She took a deep breath as Link's brain finally processed the information. "Thank you, Your Highness, but surely I am unworthy of such an honor," she said modestly.
"Nonsense, young man. I should have done it sooner," the king insisted, slapping Zelda on the back, nearly causing her to lose Link's footing. "Now, let us celebrate!"
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