Beach Day

The ride for the past few minutes were quiet.

Link remained silent, never looking back because of their passenger. Zelda remained quiet, realizing inviting her in was a bad idea due to what she was doing. Tharja stared at Link with a smile. A smile that suggested she was into him. It was awkward for the two Hylians with the young woman in the back. Zelda decided to end the silence.

"So… Tharja?" Zelda brought up. "Where are you from?"

"Plegia, from the continent of Ylisse." She said, her eyes never leaving Link.

"Really? That far?" Zelda asked. "When did you arrive?"

"Yesterday." She said flatly.

"Why come to Hyrule?"

"A sort of working vacation." Tharja said.

"Well, I think you will like Hyrule. It has plenty to offer." Zelda said with a smile, even though Tharja was still looking at the other Hylian.

"I'll bet it does." She says. "I'm sure the princess of Hyrule can vouge for that."

This caught both of their attention, looking back in shock.

"W-what?!" Link shouted.

"H-How did you know?!" Zelda asked.

Tharja smiled playfully. "It's something I can sense. But don't worry, I got no interest in messing with you." She gave a playful chuckle to demonstrate.

However, it came off as more of a creepy sound than comforting.

Link and Zelda looked at each other, unsure of what to think.

In some time, they made it to Lurelin Village. There, the carriage stops at an inn. Link and Zelda get out, with Tharja coming out from the back.

"Well, I'm here." She said before walking away. "Take care."

"You do-"

Zelda finds Link standing in front of her, cutting her off. He looks at her with a disturbed look and a shake for no, indicating he'd like to get away from this girl.

Zelda shrugged and the two enter the inn. They made their way to the counter, where they paid for rooms and changed.

In minutes, Link walked out in his shorts meant for swimming. He found Zelda there in a swimsuit made by the Zora. He blushed at the sight of it, a blue strapless outfit with a small skirt.

"Wow… you look… wow." He admitted.

Zelda chuckled. "You look pretty wow yourself."

And so, they went to the beach.

There, Zelda would splash in the water, giggling like a little girl.

Link smiled as she followed her.

He laid down, letting the water wash over him. He liked the feeling.

Zelda stood above him. "What are you up to here?" She asked.

"It feels great, feeling the water come up when you're like this. As long as your face is above the water, you'll be fine."

Zelda smiles and shrugs as she heads out of the water.

"I'm going to make a sand castle." She said.

Link smiled at this and just remained where he is.

However, seconds later, he felt something was wrong.

It was like he was being watched by something he didn't want to be around.

He opened his eyes and looks around. He then sat up and tried to look around to see where it came from.

He saw something a bit far away, a ship.

He didn't recognize where it came from, but something about it felt… off.

He stared before he heard Zelda call out.

"Link!" He turned around and saw her with her castle forming. "Come help me!"

He smiled and got out of the water to help her.

When Tharja came back, she was just going to stay in her room. However, she saw them reach the beach when she got out to use the restroom. She saw Link, shirtless, and laying out in the sun.

This made her want to stay.

She observed him the entire time, seeing his smile and let the water wash over him. She blushed at the sight of him. She clings to the side of the door and hid behind the wall, looking out at him.

She couldn't understand it, but this young man caught her fancy. He was attractive to be sure, but there was something else. Something she felt that drew her.

It was odd, because he wasn't what she'd expect for her kind of man. She figured it was a case of opposites attract. He wore bright colors and smiled. She wore dark colors and was usually a constant frowner. She had to admit; this Link looked good without a shirt.

Suddenly, he got up, looking like something was wrong.

Once he looked in her direction, she hid behind the wall, peeking out slightly.

She saw him looking her direction as if he sensed her. She blushed again, wanting to see him, but found she couldn't stand out any further. Perhaps it's because of his companion, who was with him and caught his attention.

Tharja felt a bit jealous.

She wanted to see more of him, but figured his distraction would let her do that.

Link and Zelda were forming their castle. This got his mind off that odd feeling he had, but it was still there in the back of his mind. However, Zelda's smiling face got him off it quickly.

Zelda didn't know what was going through his mind, but she enjoyed her time with him very much.

"How's your side going?" She asked.

"I finished most of the small towers. I even added a sand dragon between them."

"A dragon?" She asked.

"Wanted to make it look more exciting."

"Well, in that case…" She starts piling up some sand. "I'll add a giant lion."

"Like a Lynel?" He asked.

"No, just a large lion." She said.

Link smiled as he watched her make her animal. He liked seeing her smile, he remembered one such occasion.

A year ago...

During his adventure throughout Hyrule, he remembered Zelda being in that secret hideout. He met with a vendor in Kakariko selling stuffed animals. He decided to buy one for Zelda along with some food. He would eventually make it to Hyrule Castle Town, using a secret entrance she showed him to get to her.

There, he reached her room, knocking the door with the secret knock they came up with.

She opened.

"Link? What's going on? Anything?"

"Well, I had slain like two dungeon bosses… but I'm here for something else."

He held up a bag with food in it.

Zelda smelled it and hummed with excitement.

He would watch her eat the meat and sweets he brought her.

She noticed the other bag Link brought with her.

"When you're full, I'll share it with you."

Once she finished, she looked to the bag. Link chuckled and opened it, revealing what he bought her.

"A lion?" She asked.

"I figured you would like someone to talk to while you're in here." He said. "You said I can't even let Impa know in case someone followed her."

"That's true. You told her I'm hiding, right?" She asked.

"Yeah. I still think not telling her isn't a good move, but the less likely of you being caught, the better."

She took the stuffed animal in her hand and smiled at it.

Present

"I have to admit, I thought it was a goofy idea at first." She said. "But I love the little thing you gave me."

Link smiled at that.

She was finished.

They finished their castle, with a goofily made dragon and lion at the sides.

The castle, which resembled Hyrule Castle, was elegantly made, but the creatures themselves were rather childish looking.

They both laughed at the site of this.

It's been time, so they decide to walk back to the water. The held hands along the way. They stand in the water for a long time.

Here I am. He thought to himself. I'm with the princess… no, I'm with Zelda. We're holding hands and having fun together.

They remained that way as the sun began to set.

"I'm glad we came." Zelda admitted.

"Me too." Link said to her.

The looked to each other and smiled.

They kissed.

They loved it and kissed again. This time it was deeper.

Tharja watched this, and her hands began to clench. She didn't like this at all.

She glared at the sight of them kissing.

Once the kiss ends, the two turn and return to the inn.

"It's almost dinner time." Zelda said.

"Huh… no wonder I'm getting hungry." Link said.

Zelda chuckled at this.

Once inside, the went to their rooms and changed.

They would meet for dinner at a local eatery.

It was seafood, unsurprisingly given their location. Link had his crab while Zelda ate fish. They both smiled and enjoyed their food.

Once that was done, they walked back to the inn. They went to the their rooms on the second floor.

Once they came to the opposing doors, they looked to each other.

"I guess we head home tomorrow." Link asked.

"Yeah." She said. "See you tomorrow?"

"Of course."

The kissed again, this one deeper.

Once they part, they smile and head to their rooms.

In minutes, Zelda changed into her sleeping gown and went to bed quickly, very happy with her day.

Link remained sitting on his bed, feeling happy with what happened.

This was… a great day. Still, what was that weird feeling I had?

Link's eyes widen.

I feel it again.

He looked in that direction, which was out the window.

He looked out after pulling the curtain. He saw the beach.

At first, he smiled. Seeing nothing wrong and remembering the fun he had. Then he saw it, saw her.

Tharja. The woman in the revealing outfit who clearly gave him the bedroom eyes.

She walked to the sand castle.

Link had no idea what she was doing.

Tharja stared at the castle with a glare.

She lifted her left and stomped on it with her golden high-heel. Once she did that, she lifted her leg again and kicked the rest of it down.

"Hmph…"

She went.

She felt something and looked in the direction of the inn, like someone was looking.

She could see someone looking out, but didn't know what it was.

She thought it might be him and smiled.

She walked away, heading into the forests.

Link remained looking at the destroyed sand castle.

He didn't like this, not what Tharja did.

He grabbed his sword and shield and decided to have a word with her.

Outside, he walked around, looking for Tharja. He saw what looked like her going up the hill. He headed to her.

Once he got there, he saw her missing. He looked around, wondering where she went.

"Looking for someone?" She asked.

He felt her hand on his shoulder from behind, feeling something flowing from it.

It was magic, magic she prepared to hit him with.

Since Link is a popular guy to ship with, I decided to add Tharja to the list of women who want him, at least for this story.

So, Tharja's being creepy. She's gunning for the hero of Hyrule.

Maybe she'll get the hint... maybe not. Let's see next time.