Chapter 2:

It's the Great Plateau, and were at the Old Man's House. We came here to pick up some old artifacts. We're also going to be staying here for the night. We have a problem currently, though. When I stayed here by myself, the one bed was perfectly fine. But now…

"I'm telling you Link, you and I can share the bed! There's no one else nearby! Link… please? I know you won't sleep on the floor!" Zelda cries. Me and Zelda have been arguing since we got here.

"And I'm telling you Zelda, it's not right! Even if it's for one night! Me, a lowly knight, and yes, I know I'm a Champion but still! Your the Queen, and your betrothed to that… man." I say. I wanted to use a word other than man but didn't think that would be respectful, seeing as that man is going to be the new King.

"Prince Karin? Oh, screw him! He can burn in the Dark Realm! Anyways, pleaseeeee Link? For me?" She says, cocking her head and looking at me in that cute way she does. I feel a rebellious smile break out on my face.

"Alright. Just for this night, ok?" I say quietly.

"Yay!" She jumps up and down and hugs me. I hesitate before hugging her back. This… this is what friends do, right? Sigh. I wish Sidon was here. He could give me advice on this. Or even Teba. Maybe Riju? But whatever. I sigh and put the Master Sword down. I close the door and put a Stasis lock on it. That should stop any… unwanted intruders. I get into bed and snuff out the oil lamp. I feel Zelda climb in next to me. I start to face away from her but then I notice her staring up at the ceiling. I turn and stare at the ceiling too, my stomach facing upward.

"I wonder what it would have been like…" She says softly. "To have a normal life. Without the Calamity, or the Champions. Even without gaining my powers…" She trails off. I look at her.

"Zelda… I wonder that too sometimes. I regret so much, and feel like i did the right thing for so little, but still… this, this moment, right now? I would trade anything in the world for it. I wish the Champions were still alive, and your father, even the Sheikah that died, but… we did alright in the end. This is just one more legend to add to the story of Hyrule." I reply to her quietly. Now she looks at me. She doesn't say anything, just rests her head on my shoulder. I don't question it, don't move away. With Zelda, life is unpredictable. You just have to take these moments as they come. Now would be a good time to tell her…

"Z-zelda?" I say quietly.

"Yes Link?" She responds to me.

"I-I… I love you." I say quietly. I quickly start giving her an explanation and say, "Y-your smart, and beautiful, and kind. You can rule an entire kingdom by yourself, and have the courage of a thousand of armies. You deserve so much better than that idiot prince, the asshole fuckface he is. I know I don't deserve you, I never could. I failed you and everyone else, but I can't. Especially not during moments like this. I can't deny my feelings for you. And I'm sorry if you don't love me back, and I really hope this doesn't change our relationship, a-and… short story… I love you Zelda. I'm sorry things had to turn out this way." I finish. My face is bright red, and as I look over at Zelda, she has her eyes closed, a small smile on her face. Before I can say or do anything, she opens her eyes, leans forward, and kisses me. I completely fall down as she rolls on top of me. She has her arms around me, her tongue intertwining with mine in a dance only the two of us know. I feel like a kid again, getting to try out a sword for the first time. She simply breaks it after what felt like hours but was probably only minutes, and she simply gets up off me, and lies down back next to me. She simply says,

"I love you too." And then we are hugging and she is crying tears of joy and I… I am lying there, her warm body in my arms, where I for the first time in ages… I feel joy.

AN: Alrighty then! What's up lads, it's your boi! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this shorter chapter that I released for you! I know I said timeless was going to be updated (SORRY) but I really wanted to get this out! So for now, thanks for reading! Stay perky, stay quirky, and keep doing what you love! -Chief Writer, YamiDarksteel