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Another Chance

Chapter 14

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I have to tell her…

Link steadily made his way down the long empty hallways. He was on his way toward Malon's room, to check up on her and Hayden. He had been pondering a lot about the incident that occurred earlier that night. The bandits were after Hayden, but for what purpose? Link couldn't seem to find an answer. Seth wasn't a part of it. He had nothing to do with the kidnapping his two goons had planned. Of course, Jack could have been lying to help protect their boss. But for some reason, Link believed Jack's words.

The blonde Hylian was determined to set things right. He knew he had to tell Malon the truth about his feelings. He couldn't hold them back any longer. He felt that he needed to finally get them off his chest. His love for Malon never died, even after they broke up. He needed to tell her that. Even though he was still marrying Princess Zelda, he loved and wanted Malon. She deserved to know. Maybe if Link confessed his feelings, Malon wouldn't be afraid to tell hers.

Link, Seth needs to be stopped.

No matter how hard he tried to focus on other things, his conversation with Zelda kept on returning. He had told her what happened at Lon Lon Ranch, with the bandits trying to kidnap Hayden. Zelda believed that Seth needed to be stopped. Whether or not he was a part of the crime, he was too dangerous to be loose around Hyrule. Link needed to finish with his job, before they are able to focus on the wedding.

" Even though Jack and Trey are out of the way, Seth is still loose around Hyrule."

" Zelda, I don't think Seth had anything to do with the kidnapping."

" Even if he wasn't a part of it Link, Seth needs to be stopped. He's caused enough trouble around Hyrule."

" Yes, Zelda."

" It's time to end this."

Link stopped in front of Malon's door. He lifted his hand about to knock, but found himself not moving. He sighed deeply, lowering his hand back to his side. He's not going to leave her room, without telling her how he feels. He's not going to back out any longer. He kept on telling himself over and over again.

With new found confident, Link carefully knocked on the door. Once he heard a reply, Link opened the door and steadily stepped into the room. The room was dark and chilly, since the candles were out, and Hayden was found sleeping on the bed. He rested peacefully, with the covers up to his chin. Only his messy blonde hair was seen lying on the pillow.

Malon was standing in front of the window. Her back was to Link, as she continued to look out at the silent Hyrule. Her long red hair flew out behind her in the occasional wind, as she peacefully hummed Epona's song. Link smiled at his son, before he walked over toward Malon.

" I'm just checking to make sure you're okay." Link explained softly.

Malon turned and faced the blonde Hylian, with a warm smile. " I'm fine, Link. Thank you. Although…" Malon suddenly frowned looking back outside. " I can't sleep."

" Neither can I." Link admitted. He stopped next to her and leaned up against the wall, as she continued to daze out at the starry night. " What's wrong?"

" I keep on thinking about Seth." Link frowned in response. " I can't believe the man I'm marrying is a bandit. He lied to me, and…I feel…" Malon stopped as if unsure of what to say next. She found herself laughing as she turned to Link. Her bright blue eyes shimmered in the light. " It's not important." She whispered. " So, what's wrong with you?"

Link blinked as his eyes widened, being caught off guard by the question. He took a deep breath and looked over at their son, making sure Hayden was actually sleeping. After hearing a couple of soft faint snores, he turned back to Malon, who patiently waited for him to answer.

" I have a lot on my mind."

" About?"

" Mainly…you."

Malon's eyes widened. " Me?"

Link nodded in response. " I can't stop thinking about you." He whispered.

Malon took a deep breath. " Link…I…"

" No…" Link interrupted. He ignored the rapid beating of his heart, as he stepped forward and grabbed Malon's hand. " Mal, I've been so stupid and I've totally messed up in the past, but right now I want to focus on the future and make things up to you."

" Link…"

" You were right Mal, I've been letting my job take over my life and I want to change. My job isn't important to me right now. There is only one thing that is more important than my job and that is you and Hayden."

"…What?"

" Mal, I want another chance. I want a second chance…I love you, Malon."

There was a long pause that seemed to drag on forever. The two Hylian's continued to stare at each other, as if waiting for someone to speak first. Link couldn't bare the silence that filled the room. Eventually he let go of her hand, but still no words were said. Malon seemed lost for words. She seemed really astonished by the sudden confession Link had made.

" Link…I…" Malon began to stutter. Trying to find the right words to say. "…I don't know what to say…"

Link frowned. " Say you love me back." He whispered, almost pleading. " Please, say that you still love me."

" I…I…I want to see Seth." Malon replied. She looked back out the window, her eyes watered. Link could tell she was on the brink of tears. " I want you to take me to him…"

Link stepped back. He felt his heart sank, as Malon refused to say how she felt. He confessed his feelings for her, and wanted an answer in return. What he had gotten, was her wanting Seth. Maybe her feelings for him did die off. Maybe he was in love with someone who didn't return the feelings.

" As you wish…" Link replied softly. Hurt and torment was heard in his voice. Malon seemed to notice, but remained silent.

Even though he hated the fact that Malon wanted Seth, he wasn't going to deny her feelings and not take her. He still loved Malon, and would do anything for her. She wanted to see Seth, so that's where they are going to go.

Lake Hylia.

While there, Link can end it once and for all. He could tell a battle is going to commence once they reach their destination. Seth isn't going to run away any more, and Link's not going to let him. But Link couldn't help but wonder how Malon is going to react to it.

Seth was her fiancé, bandit or not.

Seth was his enemy.

Link was now torn between his job and her feelings. He was in a tight dilemma; that was going to be difficult to solve.

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A/N:

I'm so sorry that this chapter is dangerously short. I had to end it like that to make the story longer. Also, I feel that if I added more I wouldn't be able to update today. It would have probably been until Saturday before another update. So, I had to do it.

Not much to say, except that probably wasn't the reaction you all wanted from Malon. Heh.

Action is expected in the next chapter! The battle is to start. And as you can tell, the story is coming close to an end.

Until Next Time!