Hello! It's been about a week so here's the next chapter. I'm going to keep updating once a week, even if that is torture for me. I dunno why, but I just wanna keep posting and it drives me crazy having to wait to post something that I wrote. lol. I guess I'm just excited to share this with you.
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÷÷÷ Chapter 2 ÷÷÷
Zelda was disgusted by how that man had been eying her. What a pig. When Link had jumped down and stood in front of him she was grateful. Not that it had really helped the pervert's behavior. It had been interesting to watch the whole situation go down. She watched silently as he got rid of the man. Zelda had never seen Link act so defensive toward anyone before. This was a whole new side of him she hadn't seen. His voice had sounded so dark and dangerous as he spoke that she had felt the chill of his words. He'd actually threatened to draw his sword. That shouldn't have surprised her as much as it did. It was his job to protect her in any scenario.
Zelda had an idea just then. A really crazy one. She shook her head and held back a laugh. No. There was no way that would ever happen. Because what she had thought was pretty ridiculous. She didn't even know where she got the idea from. For some reason, she had just pictured Link wearing an outfit like what she currently had on. He'd never go for that and she knew it. But Zelda found the idea so funny as she kept thinking about it that she ended up laughing out loud and putting her hand over her mouth. Link raised his eyebrows at her.
"What's so funny?"
"I had a ridiculous thought. That's all."
"Mind humoring me?"
Zelda blushed. He was going to laugh at her. Well, maybe? She really had no idea what he would do if she told him. He might get mad. Shrugging, she decided to let him in on her inner thoughts.
"Well, this crazy idea just popped into my head. There is a way that you could go in. But I'm sure you wouldn't do it."
"Yeah?"
She nodded. "I thought you could dress up as a woman. In clothes like this." She said, gesturing to herself with her hands.
Link's jaw dropped and he looked so utterly appaled by her statement that she started to laugh. His expression was priceless. He didn't say anything. She decided to entertain herself some more.
"Would you do that? It's so hot out here and you must be dying of heat. I can see you sweating."
Link looked away from her for a minute. She couldn't read his expression. When he did speak she was shocked at his answer. She couldn't believe he was saying what he did.
"I…guess I could. Its not like I want to stay out here alone and I would like to go in. But not because its all ladies! I just…I mean...um...it would be nicer than out here.."
Zelda giggled at him. She couldn't help it. His cheeks were actually red for once and he sounded so awkward. He never explained himself like this. So it was interesting to hear him do so. She'd never gotten such reactions out of him until today. She waited for him to say he was kidding or something, but he didn't.
"Wait...Are you sure you're okay with that? I won't make you do something you don't want to."
"Yeah. It's okay."
He didn't sound very sure of himself as he answered. She felt uneasy for a second then shrugged that feeling off. He seemed to be serious right now. Zelda knew she wouldn't get another chance like this. Oh, she knew it was wrong but some part of her really wanted to see him dressed up in Gerudo clothing. She tried not to smile. She didn't want to ruin this one in a lifetime chance.
"I'm going to buy you an outfit then." She told him before turning and walking away before he could take his words back.
Link stood there watching her walk away.
Oh, god. What did I just do?! What's wrong with me?!
He had actually told her that he would dress up like a woman and she took him seriously. Link was horrified that those words had come out of his mouth. What was he thinking?! And then there was with all the awkward explaining of himself. But he didn't want her to get the wrong idea. But she probably did get the wrong idea anyway. Or multiple ones. You know like thinking he likes dressing up in women's clothing, or he was some sort of pervert, or anything else.
But mostly, Link started to lose his cool for a whole different reason. He leaned against the wall behind him and put his hand to his forehead. Damn it. He had promised himself he would never do that again. Truth was, he'd been to Gerudo Town before. By himself. He had had to get inside somehow to talk to the chief about the Divine Beast walking around in the desert. When he had to retake control over it so he could use its power to weaken Calamity Ganon. He shook his head. He couldn't believe he was going to do this again.
But he didn't have to. Zelda had said that she wouldn't make him do something he didn't want to do. But damn, if she came out there with another outfit and looked at him with her big green eyes he knew that he would end up doing it. She had a special effect over him. Only the princess could convince him to do things that he wouldn't do otherwise. Like the time she had stuck a frog in his face because of it's medicinal properties. He didn't actually remember it happening, but it had been one the memories that had come back to him randomly as he traveled across Hyrule after waking in the Shrine of Resurection.
"Go on, taste it!"
He could hear her words echoing in his head. He had backed up and tried refusing doing that, but in the end he had done what she wanted. But only after she agreed to cook it first. It wasn't a good memory at all. But then again, she had been positively adorable right before that...He shook his head. He needed to stop thinking like that. That was exactly the sort of thought that got him into ridiculous situations with her. That had only been one of the many times he had succumbed to her charm. There had been a couple more times as they traveled across Hyrule together this time.
Link stuffed her belongings in the pack he had been carrying. Before long he saw Zelda walking towards him again. Link bit the inside of his cheek. She had something green and black in her hand.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" She asked.
I'm sure I don't want to. Link thought. But he didn't say that. The air around them was getting really hot. He hadn't been happy walking across the desert yesterday in the middle of the day. And now it was afternoon and that same melting heat was back. He couldn't deny he didn't want to stay out here. He wanted some cold water, and he knew he couldn't get that out here. He'd have to go in to get out of this heat. He didn't even need her pretty eyes to accept defeat this time.
"I don't mind."
The words seemed to burn his throat on the way out. He was going to regret this.
"Alright. If you're sure."
Zelda held out the clothes to him. He took them and closed his eyes for a second.
I'm losing my mind. I can't believe I'm going to dress up as a woman again. And I'm doing it in front of her.
"We need to find somewhere you can change without being seen."
Zelda said quietly. He nodded. He told her about the ruins to the north of the town. Nobody was ever over there. The two walked past the guards and to the nearby ruins. Zelda stood on one side of a wall while Link stood on the other.
Zelda had gone back to the clothing shop. Saula was happy to see her again so quickly. Zelda told her that she loved the clothes so much that she wanted another set. So the woman gave her a discounted deal for buying another outfit. Zelda picked a green and black set of clothes including a veil. It was the least girly colors she could find and she bet that Link would appreciate that. She had a feeling he really didn't want to do this. But for some reason or another he had told her he would. She felt a little bad but she tried not to let it get to her. He had said those words himself. She wasn't making him do anything.
Waiting on the other side of the wall she bit her lip. She never thought he'd actually do this. Anticipation welled up inside her. She couldn't help but be excited to see him dressed up, even in female clothing. Link told her he was ready and walked around the other side. Zelda held her reaction back the best she could when she saw him. But one word popped into her head when she saw him. It was impossible for her not to think so. It really was.
Cute. He looked cute.
She smiled and saw his face start getting red. He looked down at the ground. It didn't help her brain to get that four letter word out of her mind as he did so. It only made her think so even more. Link held the veil in this hands and Zelda walked over and took it from him. He didn't look at her as she put it over his face.
"You should probably not walk over there with me. They've seen us walking together. The guards getting the idea that it might be you sounds really bad."
"Definately. I'll go to the side entrance over there."
He said, pointing. Link still wouldn't look at her. But Zelda understood. At least, she thought she did. With that, they split directions.
Link walked slowly to the side entrance of Gerudo Town. He was absolutely mortified. It was worse than he thought it would be. Standing in front of Zelda dressed as he was. He hadn't been able to keep his face from turning red. That was the worst part. He knew she saw that. She had been a foot from his face. Link was sure he'd never be able to look her in the eyes ever again after today. Worst idea ever. He couldn't believe he had actually gone through with it. Shaking his head, he walked into town.
It was the same as he remembered it. Link walked slowly through the back streets of the way too famillar town. He had spent a lot more time here than he would have liked. Not that being here had been extremely unpleasant. Honestly, it was quite peaceful in Gerudo Town for being full of all women. That was really the biggest shock to him considering that the women here weren't exactly...normal. They were all tough, confident, scary, six-foot-tall, red haired, muscled, could kick your ass easily, Gerudo women. Not that there was anything wrong with how they were, of course. But Link was never going to understand how they couldn't tell he was a man. Or voe, in their language.
Link took as long as he could walking to the main square of town. It was stupid and he knew that Zelda would probably get mad at him, but he kind of wanted to avoid her. On the way there, he found one of the small waterfall basins around the town. He stepped into it and let the water pour over his body. He let out a sigh as the cool water drenched him head to toe. He cupped some into his hands and drank it. It soothed his parched throat wonderfully. That felt better. It also felt great to not be covered in a thick layer of sweat anymore.
Finally, Link made it to the main square of town. He spotted Zelda without even meaning to. She was standing under the palm tree in the middle next to a goron. Wait...what? Why was there a goron here? Their entire race was male. Why did they let him in? Casting the question from his thoughts he made his way toward his princess. She didn't look very happy like he assumed. Oh well, she was just going to have to get over it this time. Zelda let out a sigh and put her hand on her hip when he stopped in front of her. He was glad that she couldn't see his face except for his eyes. He was trying not to laugh. If he were honest, a lot of the time she was quite dramatic. But he was used to that now.
"What do you want to eat?" She asked.
"Whatever you want, Zelda."
He usually made the decision on what they were going to eat. But he decided she could figure it out this time. He was fine with anything. Food wasn't something Link was picky with. He loved to eat. A lot. It didn't really matter what it was either, as long as it was something normal and edible.
"L-" She started, but didn't say his name. They hadn't really covered what she was to call him in town. It was obvious she couldn't just call him by his name. And Link was glad that she hadn't slipped up and done so on accident. There were a couple people here that would know his name.
"Fine." She said, answering him with a irriated tone.
They grabbed some meat and some fruits and vegetables from the shopkeepers she led them to. Zelda handed him the food when they stood in front of the cooking pots that were set up on the western side of town square. One of them was already lit, which was nice because Link didn't want to dig through their pack he was carrying on his back for some flint. He cooked up their food and the two of them sat down and ate. Neither of them spoke a word. It was the quietest meal they had ever shared. Normally Zelda had all sorts of things to say. If there was anything she was good at, it was talking his ears off. She never complained about his cooking though. In fact, he knew that she enjoyed the food he cooked for her.
A while later they were walking around. A Gerudo guard stopped them.
"You should visit the chief before you leave Gerudo Town. I'm sure she would love to meet you, Princess Zelda."
Link watched Zelda's face scrunch up in confusion. He wasn't sure what part of that she wasn't quite grasping. Then he realized that until now nobody had seemed to know who she was. Whenever they had stopped in a town, or even at stable, everyone seemed to know who she was. They always addressed her as princess. But today not one person they had passed by had. It hadn't even crossed his mind.
"I will, thank you." Zelda said giving the woman a smile.
The guard had told Zelda to go straight up the stairs across from the main entrance. Link followed her as she made her way there. The guards at the top let them in without question. They walked across the large throne room and stood in front of the Chieftain, Riju. The fact that she was so young and was the leader of the Gerudo still set Link off greatly. She was only thirteen. But he had learned quickly that she was capable of being a worthy leader.
Zelda introduced herself formally and Link as her traveling companion. She didn't say his name. Riju told her that it was a pleasure to meet her. The two girls talked for a couple minutes as Link continued to keep silent. He stood there with hope that Riju would either not recognize him, or she would keep the fact they had already met a secret. He did not want Zelda to know he had been inside Gerudo Town before. It was quiet in the throne room then as Link noticed Riju staring at him. She smiled and he knew that she knew it was him. He bit his lip behind the veil he was wearing. He didn't want to come in here for this exact reason. But he had to since Zelda wouldn't have approved of him staying outside and waiting for her.
Riju then cleared her throat and looked back to Zelda.
"I would like the two of you to come upstairs with me."
Well, there that is. Gnote: It amused me that you said he should sneak into Gerudo Town when I had already written this chapter. I mean, it should have been obvious that I was going to write this. Can't go to Gerudo Town without some cross-dressing.
I love the thought that Link would be mortified over dressing up like that in front of Zelda. Can you even imagine? That would be so so horrid for him, as he is her bodyguard and I like to think that he could love her among other more serious reasons. (Tiny voice: But I'm a crazy ZeLink fangirl...) I just had to do this.
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it. It was so much fun.