I don't own the Legend of Zelda

Link's plan was that they would go for a ride on their loftwings for a while, and then go to the Lumpy Pumpkin where he would propose in a beautifully romantic moment in which Zelda would be both surprised and delighted. Then they'd kiss and get married and build a house on the surface and maybe have some kids... What happened instead however that Link was rudely awakened from his happy daydream by Zelda's loud exclamation.

"Link look out!"

"Huh?" The warning came too late as his loftwing slammed against one of the many small floating islands in the sky. They both plummeted a few feet before Link regained control and pulled the bird back up.

"Link are you ok?" Zelda asked in concern.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Don't do that again, you scared me. You need to pay more attention to what you're doing."

Link rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "Sorry."

"At least you're ok. What were you daydreaming about anyways?"

Link blushed and avoided her gaze. "Oh...um nothing really."

The rest of the short trip carried on in silence until they landed smoothly at the Pumpkin Landing. Link hopped off his loftwing and offered a hand to help Zelda descend her own bird, which she accepted with a laugh. Together they went into the unusually pumpkin shaped building, hand in hand. Inside there was a cheerful, homely atmosphere where everyone instantly felt welcome as soon as they stepped through the door. The scent of pumpkin was strong in the air and made many mouths water. Pumm was polishing a glass behind the counter and telling anyone who would listen about how impressive and beautiful his chandelier was. Kina was serving customers who stared at her, love-struck, but Link had eyes only for his Zelda. The light from the large (and far too expensive in Link's opinion) chandelier that hung overhead was reflected beautifully in Zelda's sky blue eyes. Zelda pulled Link along to the second floor to sit in her favourite place by the balcony that overlooked the lower floor.

"Link are you alright? You seem really distracted lately."

"Huh? Oh no everything's completely fine don't worry about it."

She looked at him suspiciously, but before she could say anymore Kina came over to their table to take their order.

She smiled playfully at Link. "Oh look! It's the brave knight who slayed the chandelier!"

Link grinned, Kina was a welcome distraction from Zelda getting too suspicious. "Yeah, yeah I know. To be fair if I hadn't killed that one then you never would have got this beauty." He gestured towards the chandelier. They laughed like old friends and Zelda and Link ordered some soup, which Kina wrote down in a notebook. She walked off, leaving the pair alone once more.

As soon as Kina was out of earshot, Zelda tried again. "You're planning something."

Link tried his best to look innocent, despite the rapid pace of his heart. "Me? No, I'm not planing anything. You're just imagining it Zelda."

"I know you too well Link. Now come on what is it?" She gave him a stern look that he knew too well.

He smiled nervously. Maybe now was the best time. "Well...um there was something that I wanted to ask you."

Zelda leaned forward with interest. "Go on."

He felt for the ring box in his pocket, but instead his fingers grasped onto mere thin air. He was sure he had put it in that pocket. Maybe it was in his other pocket. No? He was starting to panic now, frantically searching through his pockets. He stood up in alarm and realisation. He had dropped the ring.

Zelda frowned in concern and people were starting to stare. "Link are you ok?"

"Um...yeah but I have to...go do something I'll be right back."

"But we haven't even eaten yet. Where are you going? Link? Link!" He ignored her as he ran out of the Lumpy Pumpkin and jumped onto his Loftwing as fast as he could. She didn't even try to follow.