A/N: The Simpsons is the best-animated American show. If you don't like that, there's always Family Guy. On a real note, my stories are always dialogue heavy. Trying to get more…descriptive. Heeeey!

TheGoddessKnight: Still don't own Nintendo yet.

MidKnight: At least until I take over the world.

TheGoddessKnight: And the other planets.

MidKnight: Time for some subliminal messages. Yvan eht nioj.

Her Hero, His Rival, Their Obstacle

Vincent took a bite of a red apple. Wiping away the overflowing juices dribbling from the side of his mouth, he laughed. He looked beside him to see Zelda, holding onto his arm, staring straight ahead. The morning sun radiated softly and held a sweet ambiance in the air.

"So, Princess, any ideas on how to explain why you were out so late to Impa?" Vincent asked. "She will ask. Hopefully your father doesn't know. Goddesses know that I don't need the king to find out our little engagements."

"I simply tell them the truth. My very good friend Vincent invited me for a casual picnic at the lake. While coming back, there was a heavy downpour and we sought shelter at the ranch," Zelda said. "We couldn't leave there because of the aforementioned rain. Do you want me to put in the part when we had a little fun at the lake or no?"

Vincent chuckled. The two continued their way to the drawbridge. Vincent stopped right outside of it, halting Zelda as well. He marveled at the structure in front of him and then turned down to his feet. There was a feeling around the castle that gave him a chill.

"Is something wrong Vincent?" Zelda asked.

"Uh, kind off. You ever get the feeling that something bad is going to happen?"

Zelda eyed him, "Something bad?"

"To a lesser extent anyways," Vincent added. "Never mind though. Guess it time we start the charade again. Time to play the handsome friend of the princess once more."

Zelda smiled and wrapped her arms around Vincent's neck. She kissed him, "We both know that you're so much more than that. Come on, we have to go in sometime."

The couple entered the castle market and walked through it. Many people greeted their princess as she walked through the market. She smiled at the people of her country and bid them farewell as she continued with Vincent. They walked past the tree and closer to the castle gate.

Vincent turned Zelda around and kissed her.

"What was that about?" Zelda asked. "It a little impulsive, even for you."

"Just wanted to kiss you, Princess," Vincent answered. "I might not again once we go in."

"What are you talking about?"

"Link's coming back today. I just know it. Once he comes back, then I assume your feelings for him will blossom again. I'll be thrown away. You only felt like you needed me because you were lonely," Vincent sighed. "I'm just the guy on the side."

"Vincent, do you really hear yourself? If Link comes today, we'll tell him," Zelda said. "You aren't yourself. You only care about the goal at the end and not everything in-between. Come on, where's the Vincent I love so much?"

"We're going to tell him?" Vincent asked. "Your right. Your always right Zelda. We might as well tell him about…us. The longer we keep it a secret, the worse it will become." Vincent kissed Zelda, "Look, I have to go. Don't be bad while I'm gone."

Zelda looked a little disappointed but perked up instantly, "Alright. What do you have to do that's more important than me?"

"Nothing is more important than you. But I have to go do something and I wouldn't like to give anyone more evidence of our deeds," Vincent replied. "Don't worry, I'll come back later my sweet princess."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

Vincent turned around and walked back toward the market. Zelda sighed and started straight ahead for her castle. She passed all the gates and entered the intimate castle. She calmly went up the stone stairs that lead to her room. Looking at her feet the whole way, she didn't notice Impa before it was too late.

She clashed into Impa and was caught off balance. Zelda stumbled before regaining her stance. Impa eyed her and shook her head. She then turned her red eyes to the princess, "Were where you last night?"

"Well," Zelda said. "While I was Vincent, for a picnic, it started to rain. We ran to the ranch and stayed there the whole night. You know, because it was raining. Hard."

Impa raised her eyebrow at her, "If you say so."

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Vincent sat on a tree branch. His leg dangled as he rested his head on the trunk. A red apple was in hands, bitten. He gazed at the blue sky, watching the clouds hover by. He took another bite of his apple and thought about the predicament he got himself into. It wasn't a total bad place to be but nonetheless, he was going to face some music.

"For the first time in my entire life, I am really, really confused," Vincent said to himself. "I wanted something and then I got it. Thanks to being rich anyways. Guess the situation changes when you fall in love with a princess."

"Hey Vinnie!" shouted someone from beneath him.

Vincent, startled, fell to the ground. Face first. He groggily got up, holding his head. He looked up to see Malon with a smile on her face. "So me getting hurt is funny?"

"You betcha," she replied. "What were you doing up there anyways?"

"I was just thinking. Quietly I might add, before you came along. This is what I get for choosing a tree next to Lon Lon Ranch. Why are you out here?" Vincent asked.

"Well, the ranch is right here. Why are you here? Shouldn't you be with Zelda, seeing as you two are an item now."

"I find it strange that you don't find it odd that Zelda and I are an item. She's a married girl you know. A married princess. Care to explain?"

"Well," Malon said. "It's not my place to say anything. Shocking as it was, I think I sort of saw this coming. Link and Zelda's marriage has been on the rocks since they got hitched. I should know, I'm her best friend. Anyways, I'm not approving of anything that you and her have been doing but that isn't going to change anything."

"…Good answer," Vincent said. "You owe me an apple." He pointed to his fallen apple in the dirt.

Malon smiled, "Sure thing Vinnie."

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Vincent walked into the dining room he had been so often. He chuckled at the amount of food laid out on the table. It always bothered him on how much the cook made just for a few people. There was enough to feed around two-dozen or so but only Vincent was the only person who actually ate. Zelda's tiny appetite and everyone else's tendency to eat by themselves leaves so much uneaten.

It's a good thing Vincent had a monstrous appetite with a bottomless stomach.

He looked around to see if anybody was around and after finding nobody, he sat down with a stupid smile on his face. Vincent gazed at the roasted ham, then to the glazed cucco. His stomach pined to have those delicacies within it. But, Vincent simply grabbed an apple from the fruit spread and took a bite out of it.

Zelda walked into the dining room. Her first site was that of Vincent blissfully eating an apple. "Someone enjoys their apples."

"Simple, really," Vincent said. "An apple away-"

"Keeps the doctor away? Haven't you eaten enough for a week?" Zelda asked, walking toward the table. She sat down next to Vincent. "Quirks like that make you you though."

"I have quirks now?" Vincent asked. He kissed her softly, "I take Link isn't here."

"Not yet," Zelda responded. "Looks like you were wrong."

Vincent gasped and grabbed his chest, "I'm…wrong? The world shall feel the repercussions of this for years to come. The great, dastardly handsome Vincent has been proven wrong."

"And overly proud of anything he does," Zelda said with a smile. "Sometimes, a girl would think if you loved her or yourself more."

"Who wouldn't love a princess like yourself?" Vincent asked.

"So Vinnie, have anything planned for tonight?" Zelda asked.

"Ugh, I hate that name," Vincent said, shaking his head. "Anyways, in fact I do. I have a special princess to attend to."

The couple heard footsteps coming from the parlor. They turned to and waited to see who was coming into the castle. After a few more moments filled with anxiety, Link appeared before them at the entrance.

"Link?" they both questioned.

Link simply smiled, "Hey."

A/N: Ha, take that readers. You just got Cliffhang'd. That's my show. Cliffhang'd.