Chapter 22 is here nya~! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 22
I sat up in bed, stretching out my arms and yawning. I looked around and saw how the light shone through my soft purple curtains. I heard a soft knock on my door and shortly after Impa entered.
"Zelda we have last minute touches to do today hurry and get ready please."
I nodded and stood up. I went behind a film screen and changed into a simple blue dress. Tomorrow would be my wedding day but we still had to pick out the bouquets.
Impa, Alice and I walked the streets until we came upon a cute little flower shop.
"That one," I said pointing at it.
"There are much more prestigious stores though Zelda," Impa said.
"No, it has to be them."
She shrugged and we walked in; they immediately bowed.
"Hello, I'm here to buy my bridesmaids and my bouquets. May we please have a look at your selection?"
"O-Of course P-Princess!" the woman said.
All the selections were beautiful, but one stood out the most. It was different shades of green that was wrapped up in a lace cloth and the ribbon around it was a deep green. Our colors were shades of purples and greens. The bridesmaid's bouquets matched mine but there weren't as many flowers and they only had red roses. My bouquet was an assortment of different colored roses; ranging from yellow, to pink, to red. We kindly thanked the owners and departed. Link and I had decided to get married in Hyrule field, since we knew everyone would be attending, including those from Ordon.
My bridesmaids were: Alice, maid of honor, Malon, and Lulu. I added Lulu to the wedding in hopes of her and Keitaro getting together. The groomsmen were: Dark, man of honor, Jeremy, and Keitaro. The tuxes had black pants, shoes, and jacket, with a light green vest, white shirt, and dark green tie. The dresses were soft purple that were designed different to fit each girl perfectly. Alice's top was a halter that just went around with no bow. Malon's was strapless with a heart shaped top. Lulu's had spaghetti straps and the top went straight across. Each of the dresses however had a dark purple sash that wrapped around near the top of the ribcage. It had a slight bow on the back and the bottom draped down the back of the dress. All the dresses were the same length, at the knees.
I wasn't sure what Link's tux looked like because I had yet to see him. We were being traditional and kept out of each other's sights for twenty-four hours.
I went to bed early that night; I would have to wake up very early to get ready.
I arose in the morning with butterflies in my stomach. I was happy, excited, and for once not nervous. I put on a long robe and adjourned down the hall. The queen ad prepared a huge room in order for everyone to get ready. I walked in and everybody's face lit up. I looked to the center of the room to see the queen's and now my wedding dress. Even though Lulu was there everybody got along well. Malon had come to forgive realizing she still had Jeremy in the end. We decided my hair looked the best down. I curled it and quickly put on makeup. I left everything in natural colors: browns and soft greens. I noticed the veil was very long and touched the floor. It was plain and had a tiny piece that went over my face. I put on the sheer nylons first, then the corset and a blue garter. I then slipped on the shoes. They were just simple white flats. Alice helped slip the dress over my head and zipped it up in the back. She went to go get a mirror but I motioned for her to stop.
"Not yet, not until I'm ready."
She nodded. I quickly slid on the gloves they went just above my elbows.
"Okay so time for the check off. Something borrowed?"
"The dress," the queen smiled.
"Something blue?"
"You're garter," Alice said.
"Something new?"
"Your veil," Malon said.
"Okay, and the last one, something old?"
"Here," the queen said slipping something around my neck, "this has been in the family for generations, I think it's your turn to inherit it."
I lifted the necklace to see it was a simple chain with a golden triforce connected at the end.
"Perfect," I smiled "okay Alice, get the mirror I'm ready," I said, quickly putting on the veil and grabbing the bouquet.
She pulled over the long mirror and I closed my eyes. I took a deep breath and opened them again. Everybody gathered around and smiled as I let a single tear drip down my face. This was how a wedding was supposed to be. The door suddenly opened and Impa walked in. Her face was in shock and she walked over to hug me.
"You look absolutely beautiful Zelda. I've come to tell you it's time. Come on girls you're first. Oh, and queen Link has requested for you to walk with him."
"Why I would be honored, I'll go to him now. See you soon Zelda."
I walked up to Impa and whispered a question in her ear.
"Do you think, because I have two fathers, they would both like to walk me down the isle?"
"I'm sure that can be arranged," she laughed.
I waited by the castle gates doing all I could not to look out at Link. Everybody gave me reassuring smiles as they started to walk. Alice and Dark walked first, then Jeremy and Malon, and lastly Keitaro and Lulu. The King and David walked to the opening and each held their arms out. I took a few deep breaths and smiled. I took each of their arms while I still held the bouquet in the center. I looked up to see Link. He looked incredibly handsome. I looked around at the decorations. Everything looked absolutely stunning and gorgeous. There were flowers and vines everywhere. It was like our own little heaven. I looked at our audience. The Korkiri Children had come, so had the Gorons, the Zoras and even the people from the other villages and Ordon. I could see Sadie and the queen sitting next to each other, beaming at me.
We finally reached the altar. The King and David each kissed me on the cheek then went to take their seats. There was a little stage so everyone could see us. I stepped up the few steps and Link was right there to lead me. I smiled under my veil as he grinned from ear to ear. He took his hands in mine. I looked at his neatly combed hair and couldn't help but laugh.
"What?" he whispered.
"Your hair! It's so neat, that's not you at all!" I said as I ran my fingers through it, making it the messy golden locks I loved. "There that's much better!"
He gave me an odd smile and we looked at the minister, ready to be married. All the vows had been said and it was the final part. I started to cry slightly. Link put his hand under the veil and lightly wiped my tears away.
"If there are any objections speak now or forever hold your peace."
I was struck by déjà vu as I remembered this same scene happened when Link returned, though, I was far much happier this time.
For a split moment I thought Keitaro was going to speak up but when I looked at him he just winked and gave me a thumbs up. I looked back to Link and the Minister again spoke.
"Link do you take Zelda as your wife for all eternity?"
"I do now and forever."
"Princess Zelda do you take Link to be your husband for all of eternity?"
"I do now and forever."
"You may now kiss the bride!" he smiled closing his book and clapping his hands.
Link lifted my veil, wrapping his arms around my waist and back. My arms went over his shoulders and around his neck. He turned me slightly to the side and kissed me with all the passion he had since we had once again reunited. He lifted me up and everyone cheered. He had then picked me up like the princess I was known as and ran down the isle. Everybody, including us laughed. He ran into past the gate and walked behind the wall. He set me down and pressed me against the wall. He began to kiss me once again. I ran my hands through his hair as he kissed me passionately.
"I love you so much I can't stand it sometimes," Link said kissing me again.
"I've never felt this way before this is going to be the start of the happiest years of my life."
"Same here."
We heard loud booms above our heads and looked up to see fireworks forming in the sky. One of them read Congratulations Zelink. I remembered the locket I had been carrying in my corset. I lifted it out and Link laughed. I clasped it around his neck and asked him to hold it for me. He smiled and hugged me. I returned the hug as we watched the fireworks together in the fading sunset.
Chapter 22 end
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