A/N:*Slight NSFW content below*
I changed the rating because of this chapter. No actual smut occurs but I wanted to be on the safe side, and I added the underage tag because Aeris is only 16 in this chapter while Ganon is 18, I'm trash I know!
If you can think of any other changes to the tags I need to make let me know.
Aeris thought she would never get over the thrill of sneaking around the fortress, and they had it down to an art. When they met in the dungeons it was in the third cell to the left, close enough to hear anyone coming down the stairs but far enough to remain out of sight. The oasis was more difficult, only meeting there late on afternoons when Aeris didn't have rounds, when she could use exercising Starlight as an excuse to leave the fortress.
How no one noticed the looks they gave each other when they when they met in the halls, the sly smiles and lingering glances, was beyond Aeris. She almost didn't care if they were caught, she was young and in love, it was the best feeling in the world.
She sighed lightly as she sat in the bath springs with Nabooru and the older girl groaned, "Sands you're disgusting,"
Aeris laughed and splashed water toward her, "You're just mad that you aren't having any fun," Nabooru made an obscene face, "Why don't you go and get you a 'hunky hylian'?"
Nabooru sputtered, "And be like Maili, hell no!" She shook her head sending water flying from her ponytail. "She never shuts up about him and she only had two days with him!" Aeris laughed as her friend threw her hands in the air dramatically, "And now all she does is bitch and moan about missing. You know I asked her what his name was the other day and she cried because she didn't know! She doesn't even know his name and she's having his baby!" She huffed, "Not that he'll ever even know the kid exists,"
Aeris laughed, "I guess it's just a gerudo thing,"
Nabooru looked at her darkly, "What's just a gerudo thing?"
"Being madly attracted to hylians," Aeris squealed when Nabooru launched herself toward the hylian girl.
The two rolled around in the warm waters for a moment, completely at ease with each other. Several gerudo that had been sitting on the far side of the spring left, distrubed by the splashing of their wrestling match, leaving Aeris and Nabooru alone.
They stopped to catch their breath, and aeris sank up to her chin in the water, Nabooru leaned back against the low wall around the spring. "Seriously though Nabs, You need to let loose. You don't know what you're missing," Aeris raised her brow suggestively.
"Oh gross!" Nabooru whined, "It's bad enough I caught you two sucking face in the dungeons, the dungeons Aeris! Who does that?" Aeris laughed at her friends discomfort, remembering the day she had caught them and the ass chewing they had received "Ugh I did not need the image of my cousin's face attached to my best friend's burned into my mind!"
Aeris stopped laughing, "Cousin? Gan is your cousin?" That ass chewing made a lot more sense now.
Nabooru looked at her eyes wide, "You didn't know?" Her head tilted to the side, "Urora isn't my real mom. I mean she raised me so she is, but she didn't give birth to me,"
Aeris blinked back at Nabooru, "So?"
"No one really knows," Nabooru answered Aeris' question before she had a chance to ask, "From what I've gathered Koume and Kotake were pregnant at the same time, but they shut themselves off in the Spirit Temple until after they both gave birth. No one really knows which sister had either of us, but when they showed back up with us they only wanted him," There was sadness in Nabooru's face and Aeris rubbed her back lightly, "He was the new king and I was just another vai. They essentially dumped me with the first person willing to take me,"
"I'm sorry I asked," Aeris was shocked by this revelation.
"Don't be," Nabooru smiled at her softly, "I've had eighteen years to deal with it and Urora never hid it from me," She laughed, "Besides with the way you two are going you would have found out eventually. I'd rather you hear it from me," They hugged briefly, "Now come on, I'm getting pruney," Aeris laughed and exited the water.
Goddesses she was bored. The cold damp stone chilled her as she leaned against it, almost falling asleep. Her shifts were so boring when Ganondorf couldn't manage to slip away from his duties. She had read all of her books twice over and she doubted they would take kindly to her carving games to play with herself into the walls.
The door at the top of the stairs opened and Aeris jumped to her feet, her hands on her daggers. She began walking at least pretending she was patrolling, but stopped when Ganondorf emerged from the stairwell. The casual cream colored robes he wore hugged his torso and his hair was in a single loose braid. He smiled softly when she saw her, "Relax, it's just me," He moved toward her with his hands behind his back
Aeris relaxed her stance and smiled up at him, "You scared me,"
He kissed her softly, "I apologize," She stood on her tiptoes to kiss him again, "I have something for you,"
Aeris rolled her eyes at him, "I thought we said no gifts?"
"It's not a gift if you can eat it," He pulled a piece of cake from behind his back, "Happy birthday,"
She took the plate from him gingerly, colorful slices of fruit sat against the white icing, "It's almost too pretty to eat,"
"I can take it back if you don't want it," That smile made her knees weak.
"I can't eat it without a fork," He produced a fork from the folds of his robes, "What else do you have in there?" She took the fork from him and took a bite. It was heavenly.
"Wouldn't you like to know," She choked, nearly spitting out the mouth full of cake, causing him to roar with laughter.
"Will you be quiet!" She slapped his chest, "You're gonna get us caught," She took his hand, careful not to drop the cake, and pulled him into their usual cell. She lowered herself to sit against the wall.
Ganondorf joined her and wrapped his arm around her pulling her close. They sat in a comfortable silence, simply enjoying each others company as she ate the slice of cake. She would occasionally reach up and offer him a bite, and he would take it gently.
Aeris sat the now empty plate beside her and leaned into Ganondorf's side relishing the warmth he provided. He idly played with her hair and she ran her fingers along the hem of the sleeve of his robe. His hand brushed her face lightly, his fingers danced across her cheek sending sparks down her spine. He cupped her chin and turned her face up to him.
Aeris blinked up at him, the sly smile on his face made her shudder. He brought his face closer to hers as she stared up at him through half lidded eyes, he stopped when their lips were millimeters apart, "Are you ready for your real present?"
His words sent a jolt through her and he crashed his lips into hers. It didn't matter how many times they kissed her heart stopped every time. His lips moved against hers roughly, his hands gripped the back of her head pulling her closer. She moved her hands to grip the hair at the back of his head giving it a harsh tug. He groaned and lifted her easily onto his lap, her knees barely brushed the ground but he supported her with his arms, effectively trapping her against him. They broke apart for a moment panting heavily against each other.
"You are going to be the death of me," He growled and nipped her lip playfully.
"You keep saying that," She tugged his hair harshly earning her another groan. She smiled and pulled him into another bruising kiss.
She gasped when he bit her lip harshly,he slipped his tongue into her mouth a hum of approval rumbled in his chest. The fight for dominance was short as Ganondorf easily overpowered Aeris. He ran his tongue across her teeth and she pressed herself closer to his chest. She tugged his hair one last time and he growled against her, she slid her hands down his neck and across his shoulders. She smirked into the kiss as she pushed his robe down his shoulders, the fabric fell away revealing his toned chest. Her hands explored the expanse of his chest, her fingers curled in the patch of red hair between his pecs. His hands went to her hips, his grip against them was crushing.
The door at the top of the stairs burst open and the two jumped apart hastily as rushed footsteps approached. "Aeris!" Nabooru's voice cut through the room, "Aeris, where are you?" The girl appeared and she quickly averted her eyes. "Ok that's just nasty!" Aeris blushed crimson and Ganondorf chuckled, "I hate to… inturrupt, but it's urgent," Ganondorf stood still holding Aeris, he lowered her to the ground softly and fixed his robes, "It's Koume and Kotake, they're furious about something. They've been tearing the fortress apart looking for you,"
"Do you know why?" His voice was calm.
"Koume threw a fireball at the guard who asked," Naboour shuddered, "It's bad," She swallowed thickly, "I think they know,"
Aeris' heart dropped, "Why do you say that?" Ganondorf rested a hand on her shoulder and gripped it tightly.
"I don't know. They were screaming about a harlot worming her way into…" Her eyes flicked to Ganondorf, "Into your bed to tear us down from the inside,"
The hand on her shoulder tightened and her heart shattered. "I…" She started hyperventilating, "I… I swear," Her knees gave out.
Ganondorf caught her before she could hit the ground, "Where. Are. They?" His voice was strained now.
"The throne room," Aeris choked out a sob. Ganondorf's arms tightened around her but it did little to comfort her. They thought she was a traitor, a spy. They would kill her, but he wouldn't let them would he? No they would convince him that it was true, and he would hate her.
"Aeris, I need you to calm down," His hands were on her face now, "Nabooru stay here with her, while I deal with this," He brushed a loose strand of her hair out of her face, "Stay here. Don't leave until I come back. I'll deal with this,"
Aeris reached for him as he turned to head up the stairs, her fingers barely brushed the back of his robes. She broke down in hysterics when the door closed behind him, Nabooru wrapped her arms around Aeris and pulled her close, "Shhh, Everything is going to be ok,"
"What if they convince him?" Aeris struggled to breathe, "What if they convince him that it's true? What if he thinks it's true?" She collapsed against her friend.
"Aeris calm down," Nabooru stroked her hair softly. "If he's smart he knows that it's not true, and based on what I just saw he knows,"
Nabooru held Aeris until she fell asleep.
They had been down in the dungeons for hours, Aeris was already starting to feel like a prisoner. Nabooru was trying her best to distract her friend but all Aeris would do is stare at the wall opposite them. Aeris barely flinched when the door to the dungeons slammed open, Nabooru jumped to her feet ready to fight. A seething Ganondorf came barreling down the stairs, his robes whipping behind him, his face contorted with rage.
"Ganondorf, I suggest you stop right there!" Nabooru cursed herself for leaving her scimitar behind in her rush to find Aeris. "I won't let you hurt her,"
The man stopped, his shoulders sagging. "Do you really think I would hurt her?"
Nabooru relaxed, "If you do, know that I will kill you,"
He scoffed, "Leave us," His face softened "Please,"
"I'll be right outside the door," She moved past him, "I'll hear if you try anything," The two shared a look before Nabooru ascended the stairs, closing the door behind her.
Ganondorf took in Aeris' limp form propped against the wall, rage filled him again but he pushed it down and moved to sit beside her. He pulled her into his lap again, holding her firmly against his chest.
"Do you hate me?" Her voice was small, broken.
"I could never hate you," He kissed the top of her head, "I managed to convince them that I pursued you," His breath shuddered,
"I'm sensing a but," Aeris swallowed thickly.
"But, they brought up the ancient texts," Aeris felt his heart beating against her, it did little to ease her anxiety, "There are staunch laws against the king having extramarital affairs, and they're treating this as one" Aeris blanched as Ganondorf took an uneasy breath. "We have two…no, three options."
"What are those?" Aeris' heart was hammering in her chest.
"According to the laws you will either be exiled… or executed," Aeris tightened her grip on his chest, silent tears streaming down her face.
"And the third option?" Exile and execution were already on the table staring her down like rabid beast.
"Your third option is to," He stopped and took a deep breath. Aeris looked up at him, his face was somber as he looked back down at her, "Marry me,"
A/N:BOMBSHELLS GALORE! What am I doing to my poor babies?
Also can we talk about the fact that Ganondorf is 7'6 in canon! Christ all mighty, but I do love me some size difference ;)
I've never written smut before but I may try my hand and write a full scene for this chapter and post it separately