Sorry it's taken so long! Here's chapter 21. I DON'T OWN ANYTHING ABOUT ZELDA!

Chapter 21

Lulu had announced that she would be staying with us for another two weeks. No matter how much I tried I just could not keep her and Jeremy apart. I could see the way he would look at her and it just broke my heart. Lulu would never change. All she cares about is status. She would be the hottest girl if she brought a soldier back to Ordon. I was going to use all my power not to let that happen. Even if it meant telling his secret love. All my efforts were in vain. I was sitting in a café in the Market Area. Link and I were enjoying our free time together. I had already told Link of my mission to separate Lulu and Jeremy.

I looked out the window and saw something odd. Malon and Jeremy were talking. They were shuffling about and laughing. I nudged Link and pointed at them. His mouth dropped open and then he looked at me with a devious smirk. We both stood up paid the bill and snuck outside too where we could spy on them.

"S-So how're things on the ranch Malon?" I heard him say.

"Oh they've been okay. My dad's all upset because a certain knight hasn't been showing up to say hi anymore," she winked but there was sadness in her eyes.

"Oh yeah sorry about that. I've been…preoccupied."

Just then a bouncing, bubbling, idiot came strutting up.

"Jeremy~! I've been looking everywhere for you!"

I turned to Link.

"That stupid jealous ridden moron!" I whispered as loud as I dared.

"Oh! Yeah! Real preoccupied!" I heard Malon say.

The shout was followed by a footsteps retreating. I looked up and saw her walking away; there were tears in her eyes. I got up from where I was kneeling and ran after her. I heard Link shuffle and yell at Jeremy.

"IDIOT! You only get one chance! I was lucky I got another chance in time! You won't be so lucky!"

I couldn't hear anymore after that. I finally caught Malon. She was hiding on a mountain cliff. I climbed the vines that led up the mountain.

"M-Malon!" I called her.

"P-P-P-P-PRINCESS!!!!???? What are you doing!? You'll get hurt!" she yelled peering over the edge. I could tell she was sobbing.

"I'm fine! I've climbed building, trees, boulders, a mountain isn't going to hurt me," I said stepping on the last vine. "Are you okay?"

She furiously wiped her eyes.

"He's such an idiot! I thought we had a connection! I mean, he kissed me!"

"He kissed you!? Wow…listen to me. Lulu's been like that for years. She's even convinced my ex-boyfriend into sleeping with her. She'll get bored eventually and he'll realize what he's done."

"Witch. I wish I could just hit him with a big rock!"

"I know how you feel. So how about this, just simply be seductive, make him want you. Then snuff him."

"That sounds great! How do I do that now?"

"There's going to be a ball this Saturday, you show up in a beautiful, yet sexy dress and refuse to dance with. You could even try dancing with someone older. So, when he says why you didn't dance with him you reply-"

"Sorry Jer, I guess older men just attract me, it's that independent sense of mature," she said seductively.

"Oh yeah, you'll do just fine."

"I-I don't have a dress…"

"Then let's go shopping, on me," I said smiling.

"Oh no! I could never do that!"

"You're right you can't; but I can."

We climbed down from the mountain when Link came running up. I told him about our plan. He came along to keep guard, or how I like to call it: keep the pest away.

We finally got a dress picked out. It was a deep forest green that was strapless. The top was heart shaped. It hugged her body until her hip area where it flowed about slightly.

The night finally came. Alice and I helped her get ready. Alice did her makeup in beautiful shades of green, while I curled her long red hair. She looked quite stunning. She looked in the mirror and started crying. Alice and I ran to her.

"What's wrong!?" I asked.

"I feel like a princess."

Alice and I smiled in the mirror at her. I went and got some jewelry for her. We had her wear long gloves that matched her dress and a necklace that was a chain with a crescent moon on the end. When she saw them she gave me and Alice a huge hug.

Alice wore a long black dress that formed with a halter. She curled her short hair into ringlets. I just wore a purple gown with spaghetti straps and left my hair down. Alice and I descended down the stairs first. A few seconds after Malon did. The room went quiet and all eyes were on her. She blushed slightly and walked to where we were. I was talking to my teacher when she came up. Malon bowed to us.

"Who is this lovely lady Zelda?" we had already let him in on the plan. Now it was his tur to play along.

"H-Hello, I-I'm Malon Lon, from Lon Lon Ranch."

"Nice to meet you care to dance?"

"O-Of course!"

I could see them talking as they waltzed on the floor. I could see Jeremy fuming. Lulu pulled him outside, I stood by the door.

"Why do you keep looking at her?!"

"What does it matter to you? Aren't you just using me so you could break Zelda and Link up?"

"H-How did you know?"

"Like it wasn't obvious!"

"Okay, so at first that was my intention, but I love you! Somewhere along the way I fell in love with you!"

I put my hand over my mouth. I could tell by her tone that she was telling the truth. I looked up to see Malon. She had a sad smile on her face but she stayed where she was at and listened.

You're very brave. I mouthed to her.

Thank you.

"Listen, I liked you but I love someone else."

"Who? That red head country girl?"

"…"

"Didn't you see the way she clung to that guy!?"

"I know it was her revenge, I kinda deserved it too. I love her, sorry Lulu, just marry Keitaro already. We're done."

Jeremy emerged from the darkness and jumped when he saw Malon and I. Tears streamed down Malon's face. He outstretched his hand to her. Taking it she slapped him with the other hand.

"I will leave you next time!"

"There won't be a next time."

Jeremy swept her up into a kiss. Link came up to me and we linked our hands together. I rested my head on his shoulder. People started to cheer as they kept kissing. Jeremy paused and looked at Malon.

"What?"

"Don't EVER wear this dress again or go near that damn teacher!"

"Kay babe," Malon giggled.

Satisfied Link and I took a walk outside and left the guests to themselves. We walked hand in hand as talked and laughed and just enjoyed our time together. Though the wedding was still in my mind. It was going to be here soon…

Chapter 21 end

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