A/N: Hope you like this chapter! I enjoyed writing it. A word of warning: if you like Princess Zelda than you might not want to read this chapter. If you despise her (like I do) than you will absolutely adore this chapter!

Disclaimer:I do not own The Legend of Zelda.

Chapter 9: The Bonuses of Love

Zelda remained in the shadows as she watched Link profess his love for Malon. She noticed how his breathing had began to slow down. He was dying. Her thoughts were more of jealousy than of worry. I should be the one holding Link as he lie there dying! Not some poor farm girl! I am beautiful and rich...and a sage to top it all off! And he chooses a pathetic ranch girl! Doesn't he know how the stories go? The hero always ends up with the beautiful princess!

Zelda continued to sulk while Malon refused to give up on Link. She brought more water to clean the wound as her father brought more bandages. The girl was determined not to let him die. Like she even cares about him! She only likes him because he is the Hero of Time! What a little wench! Zelda's anger turned to raw fury as she continued to mull over the thought of Link choosing Malon over her. After she had saved him and brought him here when he had asked! What an ungrateful--

"Princess, can you please fetch some more blankets and wood for the fire?" Malon asked quietly.

This angered Zelda even more. She wasn't some slave that did lowly jobs such as this! She was princess of Hyrule after all! "Alright. Where are the blankets?"

"In the small closet downstairs...and please hurry. Link is growing worse by the second." Malon then turned her attention back to Link whom had began shivering ferociously. "Hold on, Fairy Boy. Hold on..."

Zelda took her time getting the blankets and wood. There was really no point to all this nonsense. He was going to die anyway, no matter what. I say put him out of his misery. She was shocked for a moment at her own thoughts but then realized why she had thought them. If he was going to choose Malon over me...he might as well be dead. Because if he had...he would be dead in my eyes.

"Thank you," Malon said as she took the blankets from Zelda and wrapped them tightly around Link.

"Malon...I'm so tired...and cold. Can't stay awake..." Link began.

"Link, you have to fight it! Don't go to sleep!" Malon said vehemently as she finished wrapping the wound up. There was nothing else she could do now. A small tear fell down the side of her cheek.

"Don't...cry," Link whispered.

"I can't help it. I'm not brave like you, Link," she said dejectedly.

"Yes...you are. You think...I was brave? I was terrified...this...whole time. Look at...where you...are. At what...you are...doing. You are braver...than anyone I've ever met. I couldn't...ask for...anything else. You have given me...more than I could've...dreamed for." Link smiled. "I...love you."

More tears began running down Malon's face. Link wrapped his hand around hers. He was so cold...Malon leaned closer towards him. Close enough until they were kissing again. His mouth was warm and she never wanted to pull back. She leaned deeper into the kiss. Even though he was weak...he was still a damn good kisser.

Zelda looked away in disgust. Would he just die already? I have things to do...places to be...and these two together are making me sick.

Malon placed her hands on the side of his face and kissed him more passionately than before. He tasted so good. Her thoughts continually drifting to things she could not speak of. Just the thought of things that...intimate...made her blush. She finally pulled away as her father entered the room again.

Talon placed his hand on Link's forehead. "His fever is gone!" Then she checked his heart rate. "His heart is regaining its normal speed! It...it's a miracle, Malon! I think he is going to live!"

I think I'm going to be sick. After all that! There is no possible way he could have survived...Zelda thought to herself angrily.

"Thank the godesses! Thank the godesses..." Malon breathed.

"We should watch him closely for the next few hours just to make sure he stays alright and until he regains some of his strength back," Talon said before he turned and headed downstairs.

"I agree. I believe I will escort him to Kakariko village and into a more...accomadating...facility," Zelda said solemnly.

"I really don't think that we should move him right now..."

"Oh, don't be ridiculous. He is fine...your father said so," Zelda quipped.

"Surely he can stay with us for a few more days..." Malon persisted, slightly irritated.

"He needs the best medical help that money can afford. It doesn't look as if you have the money needed at the moment so I'll gladly..."

Malon suddenly figured out what was going on. "We may not have the most luxurious home or supplies but we manage just fine. Link is in my care right now...and he stays here."

"Nonsense! I am the Princess and in being the princess I command that you release him into my care!" Zelda was angry and didn't even bother to hide it.

Malon knew she shouldn't talk back to the princess but she wasn't about to let her win this arguement. "I do not mean to be insubortinate but I will not let you endanger Link due to your jealous over reactions."

Zelda gasped over what the girl had just said. "How dare you say something like that! Do you not know who I am!"

"Yes, I know who you are are. Some stuck up, snobby, pretentious princess! And I thought the Princess of Hyrule was compassionate...ha!" Malon just couldn't keep her mouth shut. "He is staying with me!"

"He is coming with me!"

"Staying!"

"Coming!"

"Staying!"

"Coming!"

"Hey...um, I'm right here. Don't I have a say in...this?" Link piped in.

Both women turned and shot him a cold stare.

"Guess not," Link murmured quietly.

"Get out of my house!" Malon yelled.

"Happily! I could not bear to spend another minute in this dump! You can keep your little Hero! He is worthless anyways! You will regret this...you will regret it." And with that the Princess of Destiny stomped off.

"Ouch. Worthless?" Link said pretending to be hurt by the words.

"You are not worthless. Besides...anyone who can kiss that good is definetly not worthless," Malon joked with a smile.

"Ok, good. Um, Malon?" Link asked.

"Yes, Link?"

"Can I go to sleep now?" He asked softly.

"Yes...yes you can," Malon giggled.

"Good..." Shortly after, the Hero of Time fell into a deep sleep.

A/N: Review PLEASE! More Zelda bashing in later chapters(hopefully). Sorry to those who like Zelda...but I just feel like this is how she is...if you have any advice on my romance scenes PLEASE tell me...cause i'm having some difficulty with them. Ok, thanks to those who have been loyal and have read this far! You all are awesome!