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Another Chance

Chapter 8

" Link? Link, are you listening?"

Link blinked and snapped back into reality. He looked around the conference room, noticing that everyone was staring at him. Princess Zelda sat next to him, lightly touching his arm. The King stood at the head of the room, leaning over with his hands resting on the table. The Sages were all seated around Zelda and Link, silently staring at the Hero of Time.

Link lightly swallowed, feeling the rapid beating of his heart. He took a deep breath, and lowered his head nodding. It has been three hours since he has returned from Lon Lon Ranch, and the only place he has been is in the conference room, planning the wedding. Link's thoughts though, were still focused on Hayden.

" Well," The King explained. " It seems everyone is expecting this to be a huge occasion. And it will be! I want this to be the wedding of the century…"

The King continued to speak. Link's eyes averted to the King, as Link tried to focus on the wedding. It was time for him to move onto his other life, becoming a husband to Zelda. He had to forget about Hayden and Malon, but knew it was going to be difficult. No matter how hard he tried, his mind always returned to them.

" We are going to have a fabulous buffet and exotic dancers, not to mention the best music there is." The King explained.

Ruto squealed excitedly. " Yeah, I can't wait!"

" When is the wedding, Your Majesty?" Nabooru questioned, who sat across from Link.

" We're going to plan having within two weeks."

Link blinked, finally getting this in his mind. " In two weeks?"

The King nodded. " I want to have it as soon as possible." He grinned.

A Royal Castle Guard entered the room and abruptly walked up to The King's side. Everyone sat in silence, as the guard leaned closer whispering into the King's ear. The King responded by frowning and nodding, sending the guard off. He turned back to everyone at the table and lowered his head in apology.

" I'm sorry, but there is something I must attend too."

Zelda stood, pushing the chair out from behind her. " Is everything alright, father?"

The King nodded. " Of course, my dear."

He turned and swiftly left the conference room, leaving the Hero of Time and Sages alone. Zelda lightly sighed and returned to her seat next to Link. Link leaned back in his chair and glanced at everyone in the room. Everyone was excited about the wedding; they couldn't wait. Why was Link the only one having second thoughts? Why was the groom, the one unsure about everything?

" This going to be so much fun!" Ruto exclaimed. " In two weeks, you two are finally going to be married!" Zelda smiled and blushed while Link faintly smiled. " In no time you two will be going on your little honeymoon, protecting Hyrule together and then having babies!"

Link's eyes widened. Zelda chuckled nervously. " Let's take this one step at a time, Ruto."

Ruto grinned. Saria turned and looked at Princess Zelda. " I'm very excited, myself."

Darunia nodded. " Everyone was awaiting the day when the Princess and Hero of Time would finally marry. Congratulations Brother!"

Link smiled at the Goron, before turning to Zelda. " Why does your father want it in two weeks?"

Zelda shrugged, unsure of the answer herself. " I think he just wants to get it over with. He's really excited about this. He thinks it's time for me to find a husband…" There was a little pause. " Is something wrong, Link?"

Link shook his head. " No, of course not. But two weeks seems kind of sudden."

Zelda agreed. " It does…" She placed her hand on top of Link's, comforting him. "…But I'm sure we can make the best of it."

Link nodded and stood, causing Zelda's hand to slide off of his. He stepped away from the table, and turned excusing himself from the group. Once Link had left the conference room, he felt safe because he was finally away from the talk about the wedding. Link silently lowered his head, as he walked down the long hallway.

He had to somehow get himself out of this, but how was he going to tell them? He loved Zelda, but only like a sister. He didn't love her the way everyone else believed. He wasn't up for marriage, because he didn't want to marry someone he didn't love. It would only put him in a life of misery, and that's not what he wants.

" Hey Link!"

Link's thoughts were interrupted by a sweet caring voice. He stopped and turned back, to find Zelda chasing after him. She steadied her pace, once reaching him, and the two began to walk side by side.

" Is everything okay?" Zelda asked kindly.

" I just have a lot on my mind." Link answered. " I had just gotten back to Hyrule almost four days ago, and already so much as happened."

Zelda lowered her head and nodded. " A lot has happened while you were away. My father was eagerly awaiting your return."

" And you?"

Zelda anxiously smiled and nodded, locking her arm around Link's. " Of course, I was."

Link returned the smile. " I must admit, I was pretty homesick, after being away for so long."

" I'm glad you're back." Zelda confessed, whispering.

" I am too." Link replied. " It feels good to be back home."

" And of course, Hyrule has been enjoying the calm peaceful years now that Ganondorf is gone." Link couldn't help but smile. " Hyrule's future looks bright."

Link nodded, as the two stopped in front of the drawbridge, leading to the courtyard. The two watched the sun, steadily setting in the distance. The birds flew freely across the reddened pinkish sky, and the light breeze caressed the two Hylian's face. Zelda warmly smiled, as she brushed the loose strands of hair out of her face.

" I want to thank you, Link."

Link's eyes widened as he turned lowering his head to princess. The two now faced each other. " Why?"

" My father is so happy that you agreed. You made him really happy. I've never seen him this excited before." Zelda cupped the loose strands of hair behind her ear. " And, I am excited too. This is a dream come true…"

Link smiled. He's been making a lot of people happy today. First Hayden, then the King and now Zelda. He didn't know what to say, he didn't know how to react. He felt terrible, now. He couldn't tell the King he didn't want to marry Zelda, not after hearing what Zelda had said. He couldn't break any hearts, or dreams.

" Princess…I…"

Zelda hushed Link, by gently placing her finger over his lips. She warmly smiled, as she leaned forward until her soft lips touched Link's. The kiss was brief, but to Link felt like forever. Zelda steadily pulled back, but stayed close to Link.

She whispered. " Thank you." Her breath tickled Link's ear.

She chuckled softly, and licked her lips silently walking away. Link stood in front of the drawbridge, watching as Zelda disappeared into the castle. He sighed deeply, leaning up against the wall crossing his arms. He thought about what just happened and how Zelda and him had shared their first kiss.

Link briefly closed his eyes. He was going to have to get used to it, whether he liked it or not.

Night came a lot sooner than expected for the Hero of Time.

He sat in his room, looking out at Hyrule from his window. The moon shined high in the sky and the million of stars lit up the night. Most of Hyrule sat in darkness, but a faint light came from a village within the woods in the distance, Kakariko Village.

Link jumped, and took a seat in the windowsill, fiddling with his ocarina. He finally brought it to his lips, and began to play Epona's Song, thinking about Hayden and Malon. He remembered when he was first taught that song, at the age of ten. It was the second time met Malon, and when he first fell in love. Ever since then, he would always be back to see her.

Link closed his eyes and let the soft soothing music calm his nerves. Once he was finished, he could have sworn he heard Epona's neigh echo into the dark endless night. Link chuckled softly to himself, just as a knock came to his door.

" Come in!" Link called, putting his ocarina away.

The door opened, and as he had expected Impa entered the room. She closed the door behind her and crossed her arms staring over at the Hero of Time. " You needed me?"

Link nodded, and swung his feet around placing them on the cement floor. " Yes, I want to talk to you."

" About?"

" Well, the wedding." Link confessed. He stood. " I don't really want to marry Zelda, and…I'm having bad feelings about everything."

Impa was silent. " Is it because of the farm girl?"

" Malon?" Impa nodded. " Well, I guess."

" You don't love Zelda?" Impa questioned.

Link shook his head in shame. " No…and please don't hate me because of it."

" Why would I hate you?" Link shrugged. " I cannot hate you Link, for not loving someone."

" But Zelda…"

" Link, do not force yourself to marry Zelda, if you don't love her. You will only be living a life of misery."

" You see though, the only problem is that Malon is getting married as well."

Impa nodded steadily. " I see. So you both are getting married to different people. Does Malon love her fiancé?"

Link shrugged. " I don't really know."

" Why not ask?"

" Because it's not my business to ask."

Impa sighed. " Link, if you keep your--"

" Link sir!"

The door immediately swung open causing Impa to jump to the side. A Royal Castle Guard ran into the room and looked over at the Hero of Time.

" Link sir! Kakariko Village is under attack!"

A/N:

Sorry for the long wait! I promise I will get back into my regular updates with this story. I have been focusing on my other story for a while and now that that is coming closer to an end, I can focus on this!

I know not much really happens in this chapter, but I promise all of you more will happen in the next one. I know not too many people will be fond of that little Zelda kissing Link thing, but you all have nothing to worry about. This is a Malon and Link story and Babygurl278 is a Malon/Link fan!

More is to come!

One more thing! I have a good friend named KILL THE EMPIRE who has started a Zelda trilogy. It's called Reincarnation of Evil: Shift of Powers. There are only two chapters so far, and he really needs some more feedback. If you could, please go check it out and review it. I recommend it. It's a Zelda/Link pairing, but it's still good. Thanks!

Until Next Time!