Bon, voila chapter 2.
A certain blonde boy was actually introduced last chapter. This chapter we find out his name.
Chapter 2:
Link
Zelda was extremely happy. She had never known a boy before, except her guards and the teenaged boy who worked in the kitchens, and of course Rauru, but he was too old.
To have a boy living next door to her for 16 years would be perfect. they could sit and talk, and she would finally have another friend to join her club.
But what if he didn't like her? What if he was just like the princes, snobbish and stuck-up, and rude to Romani and Malon.
She was silent as footsteps went past her door. She heard a door open, and a voice.
"Right in here young man. If there's anything you need, just ask Zelda. She is right next door to you, through the bathroom."
They would be sharing a bathroom!? As a girl, Zelda needed her privacy. But, she figured she may as well give the boy a chance, and she went to the door.
She knocked, and a voice said "Come in."
She opened the door. Sitting on the bed was the cutest boy she had ever seen. Short blonde hair, big blue eyes and freckles sprinkled across his face.
"What is your name?"
"I'm Link. Link Forrester."
"My name is Zelda, Princess of Hyrule." She gave a little curtsy.
Link stood up, and bowed.
"I am honored to make your acquaintance My Princess."
Zelda blushed. The only people to ever be "honored" were senators, and they were obviously faking it..
"You can call me Zelda."
"Thank you Zelda."
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Malon and Romani stood at the door, watching the two new friends talking. They turned to face each other and nodded.
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Over the next few days, Zelda and Link got into all kinds of trouble. Link would hide in the kitchens and knock decorations off the cakes. Zelda would make constant requests for cake.
Link would run fishing wire across the doorway, and Zelda would constantly call for room service.
The only time they ever got any rest was at nighttime, when they didn't have to hide, and could use the excuse "We were thirsty" to evade guards.
They often pulled the biggest pranks at nighttime, but this night was different. Tomorrow was the King's 40th birthday celebration.
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"Zelda. Zelllda. Zelda!"
Zelda opened her eyes and found a familiar face at the door.
"Come on. Let's get started."
The two pranksters worked their way through the palace's twisting corridors until they reached the kitchens. The guard, whom they had told of their plan, gave them the thumbs up, and opened the door.
Inside, the kitchens were usually a hive of activity. Tonight, only Armand, the head chef, was inside, waiting for them.
"Bon, Monsieur Link and Madame Zelda. Que puis-je faire pour vous? Eh, what can i do for you?"
"We need to bake a cake Armand, for father, " answered Zelda.
Armand smiled as he pulled out his most special cookbook. The one that his mother had given him upon his employment as head chef at the castle.
"Bon, we will do ze simple birthday cake, oui?"
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It took the 3 chefs 2 painstaking hours to get the cake poured and baking.
"We'll be back tomorrow during the "important" celebrations to decide what to write."
Armand chuckled. "'Ow about ze simple "Bonne Fete Papa"?"
Zelda nodded, and gave Armand a hug.
"Thank you Armand."
"You are most welcome cherie."
Together, Link and Zelda walked hand-in-hand back to their rooms.
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The next day at the celebration, Zelda was bored out of her skull. Link had slept late, and as a result, she was forced to endure the first two hours of party alone. Malon and Romani were forbidden from attending, since they were handmaidens.
Someone tapped her on the shoulder. Zelda turned around to face--
"Link! You made it."
Link nodded. "I was tired from all the pranking we did this week. Did i miss the cake?"
"No, Daddy's just gone to get his cue cards for his speech."
"I'll get Armand."
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Link ran through the corridors down to the kitchen.
"Armand! We're ready. Bring the thing."
"Ze thing? What thing?" There was a murmur of confusion around the kitchen, but when they looked back at where the small boy had been, he was gone, and Armand was right behind him with a silver platter.
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Rathos sighed. 40 years was taking it's toll on him. He straightened himself up, smiled, and stepped outside.
The crowd cheered for their king.
He walked over to his seat, and sat down.
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Link was running back the way he came. he pointed at a door, and Armand went through it. He ran up to the organizer.
"Mr Forrester. Is it time?"
Link nodded.
"Very well. Give the signal to the conductor of the band, and it will begin."
Link thanked the man, and ran back outside to Zelda.
"We're good Princess. Armand's waiting through that door for the signal."
He looked up at the maestro.
The Maestro looked back at him.
Link nodded.
The maestro turned to face the band, and tapped his baton.
He got the band playing "Happy Birthday", and all the castle staff sang along.
Armand walked out of the big double doors carrying the silver platter. When he got to Rathos' table, he sat the platter down, bowed, and took the lid off.
Rathos looked like he was about to cry.
Perhaps this boy wouldn't be such a bad influence after all.
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Author's note: They had a few days to plan this, so yes, it's possible. besides, Zelda's the princess. they have to obey her, or they get fired, savvy?