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Another Chance

Chapter 6

The night seemed to last forever, it couldn't have gone any slower in Link's mind. Once the sun had shined into his room through the window, a sudden smile appeared on the Hylian's face. The day had finally came. It was time for him to take another step up in his life, and become a father. He was ready to take on the task, but would he be ready to focus on two separate lives?

Link sat up in his bed, and swung his feet to the ground. He rested his elbows on his knees as a frown formed across his face. He was soon going to become Zelda's husband, the prince of Hyrule. Not only did he have to commit himself to the princess and Hyrule, he also had to be a father to his son. He had another commitment to keep.

Right now, he had to focus on his son. He told Malon he would be back today, so they both could tell Hayden the news. He was determined to work on that, before turning himself over to The King, and focus on the wedding.

To him, Hayden was more important. In his mind. In his heart.

Link abruptly stood to his feet, and wasted no time getting dressed. After finishing, Link grabbed his sword and headed out into the hallway, ready to face to his son.

Like yesterday, getting out of the castle was the hard part. Instead of being questioned from the guards and Impa, The King stood in Link's way this time. As the Hylian passed the throne room, the King stepped out, and excitedly smiled immediately wrapping his arm around Link's shoulder.

Link nervously smiled, and focused his attention to the drawbridge, just a couple of feet in front of him. The King laughed, and began pilling Link with questions on the wedding. He was pulling Link in the opposite direction, back toward the throne room.

" Ah, Your Majesty, I really must be going--" Link explained steadily.

" Nonsense!" The King interrupted. " We must be planning this wedding soon. I will not have my precious daughter wait…"

" Can't we do this some other time…" Link questioned, as he forced The King's large arm from around him.

The King immediately stopped and turned back to the Hylian. His face grew strict and solemn. Link stepped back, and nervously looked up at the King of Hyrule, regretting what he had done.

" What's the matter Link?" The King asked, dropping his hands to his side. " Do you not want to marry my daughter?"

Link choked, abruptly shaking his head. " No, that's not it. I have nothing against Princess Zelda, but it's just…I have something I need to do today."

" Like what?" The King raised an eyebrow.

Link's mouth hung open as he thought of what to say. He couldn't dare tell The King that he has a son, at least…not yet. " I need to take care of something…"

" Father?"

Link's eyes averted to Princess Zelda who walked out of the throne room. The King turned and smiled, suddenly anxious by Zelda's presence.

" Ah, Zelda…"

" What's going on?" Zelda questioned, as she turned her attention to Link.

Link opened his mouth to speak, but The King had beat him to it, speaking for him. " Link said he had something to attend to and I…"

Zelda sighed deeply, placing her hands on her hips. " Father, the wedding can wait. I am in no rush."

" But Zelda…you know how…"

" I know." Zelda replied, interrupting him. She looked at Link. " Link has something he needs to do, so let him do that. We can plan when he returns."

Link was astonished by Zelda's mood. She was taking everything calmly even after the news that he had a son. He remembered what Impa had told him about the prophecy. She wanted it to come true, and even after learning that it wasn't going to happen, she was accepting it.

" Thank you, Princess." Link thanked, as he bowed. He politely smiled and bowed to The King as well. " I will be back, I promise."

He turned to leave, not even noticing the hurtful frown that appeared on Zelda's face. Unlike Link, The King had surely noticed, and responded by placing his hand on Zelda's shoulder comforting her.

" What's wrong, my dear?"

Zelda licked her lips and shook her head, smiling up at her father. " Nothing father." She grabbed his arm, and led him back to the throne room. " I have some ideas on the wedding, if you want to hear them."

The King nodded. " Of course. Tell me everything."

Link mounted Epona, once entering Hyrule field, and rode over toward Lon Lon Ranch. Link's heart raced, as the farm came closer in view. He imagined Hayden's expression, trying to picture exactly how Hayden would react.

Link gripped tighter to the reins, trying to imagine how he would feel, once Hayden figures out. He wasn't going to be called "Sir" anymore, it was finally going to be "father". He would finally be able to know what it's like to have a child, someone who loves you and looks up to you. He will be able to know what Malon was going through for six years.

As Link entered the ranch, he dismounted Epona and steadily led her to the corral. He looked around for Malon, but didn't see her anywhere. Instead, he found Hayden playing in the corral with the other horses.

All of the worries that were crowded within him, vanished the moment he has saw Hayden. He warmly smiled at his son, watching as Hayden ran around with the horses, trying to ride them. Link let go of Epona's reins, letting the mare trot freely with the other horses.

Hayden continued to try and jump on the horses back, failing to notice Link watching him. He managed to get his stomach on the back of a young black mare, but ended up sliding off, and falling onto his back.

Link's eyes widened as a small chuckle escaped his lips. Hayden sat on the ground, noticing the extra horse running around. He abruptly looked over his shoulder, and smiled once his eyes fell upon the Hylian.

" Hi, Link." Hayden stood and brushed himself off.

Link smiled and walked over toward his son. " What are you trying to do?"

" Ride a horse…" Hayden answered, looking up at the man in front of him.

" Well, you're not going to get anywhere, jumping on them while they're moving."

Hayden frowned and nodded. " I know…" He kicked the small rock in front of him. " Mother won't teach me…she's says I'm not old enough."

Link crossed his arms. " Not old enough?" Hayden nodded.

Link took out his Ocarina, and played Epona's Song. Hayden's eyes widened, as Epona ran over to them. He turned, looking at the beautiful old mare, before turning his attention back to Link.

" That was Epona's Song…wasn't it?" Hayden asked.

Link nodded putting his Ocarina away. " Yes, it was."

" My mother sings that song to me all the time." Hayden commented as he began to rub Epona's side.

" You want to ride?" Link questioned.

Hayden's large blue eyes widened once more. " Really?" Link nodded. " I can?"

Link nodded again. He walked over, and grabbed underneath Hayden's arms, lifting him onto the saddle. Hayden smiled, and began to laugh, excited that he was finally sitting on a horse.

" Now Hayden," Link instructed. " This is called the rein. You hold onto these when you're riding. With these, you can guide the horse."

Hayden took the rein firmly within his hands and nodded. " Okay."

" Now to get the horse to move, all you have to do is kick them in the sides. They immediately start to gallop."

" Like…this?" Hayden lifted his legs.

Link's eyes widened. " No Hayden…"

Hayden brought his legs down, kicking Epona's sides, causing the mare to neigh and immediately start running around the corral. Link's grip on the reins loosened as he fell back, watching as Hayden and Epona rode around the corral. Hayden screamed, laughing excitedly as he bounced up and down.

" Link?"

Link stood and abruptly swung around, surprised to find Malon standing behind him. Her eyes widened as she noticed Hayden riding Epona around the corral. She mouth hung open as she walked up to Link, grabbing his arm.

" Link, what is Hayden doing?"

" Riding Epona." Link answered.

Malon's eyes widened as she looked at Link. " Link, he's going to hurt himself."

" Mal, I'm not going to let anything happen to him." Link assured.

" I know Link…" Malon calmed down. " But please…"

Link nodded. " Okay, I'll stop them."

Link stepped forward, and brought two fingers to his mouth, letting out a short loud whistle. Malon raised an eyebrow perplexed, watching as Epona turned and galloped over in their direction. Epona's pace steadied, once she reached them, and stopped next to Link.

" How did…you do that?" Malon turned to Link, watching as he lifted Hayden and put him back on the ground.

" I've taught Epona a few new tricks." Link grinned gloating, patting Epona's side.

Malon smiled, and shook her head. Hayden ran over to her, jumping up and down excitedly. " Mother! Did you see me? I rode Epona!"

Malon nodded and stroked Hayden's hair, calming him down. " I saw. You were good for the first time."

Hayden grinned and pointed at Link. " Link, taught me!"

Link smiled and let Epona return to the other horses. He walked over to them, and stood behind Hayden. " You did good."

Hayden turned and nodded. Malon placed her hand on Hayden's shoulder. Link frowned, noticing the change of mood. Malon was ready…ready to tell Hayden the truth.

" Hayden, let's head inside. There's something you need to know." Malon explained.

Hayden frowned, " What is it?"

" It's not bad," Malon smiled. " Don't think of it as being horrible."

Hayden nodded and hurried over to the door. Malon began to follow her son, but stopped and turned back to Link. They both exchanged silent glances, before Malon took a deep breath.

" You ready?"

Link nodded. " Of course…" He whispered.

Malon smiled and headed back to the house. Link stood in his spot for a few seconds, ignoring the rapid beating of his heart. He took a deep breath, as his anxiousness returned. His mind began to race with many thoughts, causing the fear to return.

Link shook the thoughts away. What was there to be afraid of? The only thing they were going to do, is tell Hayden the truth. Hayden deserves to have a father in his life. And Link was ready to become that father.

He was ready to do his job.

It was time.

Over at Lake Hylia, two men sat against the lone building, waiting impatiently. Their horses were strapped against the trees in the distance, while the two men began to count their rupees.

The younger man, who was tall and skinny with white shoulder length hair, laughed, as the numbers continued to rise. He wore black shorts, with a tan shirt and black boots. A quiver was hooked to his back, and a short blade hooked to his leg.

The older black man, short but muscular, silently sat next to his partner smoking a cigar. He was bald, with a ripped white shirt, and black pants tucked into his boots. He had tapped wrapped around his boots, a long dagger in his hands, and a deep scar across his old rough looking face.

" How long do we have to wait, Jack?" The younger white haired man questioned, after gathering up the rupees in a brown bag.

" Hell, beats me." Jack replied. " The boss better hurry up. Im'a tired of waitin'. "

The white haired man nodded, and looked over to the entrance to Lake Hylia. His green eyes widened as he nudged Jack in the arm.

" What da hell do ya want, Trey?" Jack shouted, taking the cigar out of his mouth.

Trey pointed to the figure approaching in the distance. Jack's eyes widened as he tossed the cigar to the side standing to his feet along with Trey. A large bulky hooded figure riding a horse headed in their direction. Once he reached to the two bandits, he dismounted the horse, and stepped over to them. He silently held out his gloved hand, turning his attention to Trey. Trey gave their boss the bag filled with rupees and nervously stepped back.

" What took ya?" Jack questioned crossing his arms.

" Never mind that…" The man replied.

" What are we going to do next, boss?" Trey asked.

The man placed the bag within his inside coat pocket, revealing his tight green shirt. He dropped his hand to the side, and smirked lifting his head. His determined brown eyes, sparkled.

" We attack tonight."

A/N:

You all thought they were going to tell Hayden this chapter, didn't you? I was actually planning on having it that way, but I decided to change it. I wanted you all to wait one more chapter, because I'm evil like that.

Cliffhanger! Haha. Yea, I know you all hate them.

Since I'm finally back from my vacation, I can finally return to writing! Yah! Sorry I didn't get to put this up before I left.

Until Next Time!