A/N: I know, I know I haven't updated in like, forever. But I'm at a totally writer's block. I am so very sorry, readers. I'll try to update faster. But here it is. Chapter 13…13 such an evil number.

Disclaimer – I don't own any of which is Zelda. The Nintendo people do.

Chapter 13 – The Desert, The Gerudo, and The Talk.

After the two girls had successfully spent most of Link's rupees, they returned to Impa, and Sheik's home. Link was poking at the fireplace trying to make the fire bigger. Mara skipped up the ladder. " I call this bed!"

" It's hardly night, you going to sleep already?" Link asked.

" Ya, I'm really tired. To much excitement for one day huh?"

Kaian laughed. " Goodnight Blondie."

" Nighty- night." She called.

Link returned to the sofa, and started into the fire. Kaian lost herself in thought, remembering the look in Link's eyes when she awoke from death. She snapped herself out of thought and looked at Link. " You were scared, weren't you?"

Link, dropped his head to the ground, instantly knowing what she was referring to. " Scared? I don't know what you're talking about."

" When I woke up, you looked scared. I could sense your relieve when I got up. Link were worried that I died?"

" I don't know what you're talking about Kai. I think that near death experience it making you see things." He sighed. " Do you think we will be able to save Zelda?"

" I hope so." Kaian paused. " Do you like her?"

" Yes. She's a good friend."

Kaian shook her head. " Not friend like, I mean Love like."

Link was quiet for a while. Her drew in a shaky breath as her answered. " How can I like someone, when I'm in love with another?"

Kaian laughed. " I knew it!"

Link looked her wide eyed. " Kn-knew what?"

" I knew you liked Malon!" She giggled.

Link sighed. " No Kai, I don't like Malon in that way."

" Then who? Well, I guess you could like Sleeping Beauty up there. She's funny, skilled, pretty I gu-" She was silenced as she felt Link's lips on hers.

Link pulled back and stood up. " I'm sorry, that was out of line. I'll just go now."

He turned around and walked to the door. He was about to open the door when Kaian grabbed his arm. " You like me?"

Link turned around and pulled her into a tight embrace. He moved the hair from her eyes. " Love." He whispered in her ear.

Kaian could feel the heat in her body raise. A blush crawled across her face and her heart pounded. Her stomach fluttered, as she suddenly felt light-headed. " I- I love you too Link." She nearly melted as she felt his lips on hers. She kissed back with the same passion as Link showed. They're once innocent kissed soon turned into a beautiful dance of love. (That right there is a corny line.) Link gave a small moan as Kaian left his lips. Her lips slightly bruised from the kiss. She kissed down his jaw- bone to his neck. She laughed as she felt him shudder. Kaian returned her attention back to his lips.

" They are so cute." Mara whispered to herself.

" Ya."

Mara snapped her head to the side the see a floating ball of light. She screamed as she jumped down to the ground floor. Link and Kaian broke apart, and looked at the fear stricken Mara. " What the hell is that!" She screamed pointing at the ball of light floating downwards.

" Navi!" Link exclaimed.

" Link! It's great to see you again! Looks like you've found a beautiful girlfriend."

Link smiled as he put his around Kaian's waist. " What are you doing here? I thought you were trying to find a soul mate."

Navi turned a deep shade of red. " No, I was with Sheik if you must know." Navi fumed. " But a short while ago he was captured and taken the to Forbidden Valley. He told me to come find you, and tell what happen."

" The Forbidden Valley…" Mara thought out loud. " Isn't that beyond the desert?"

" Yes. Iron Knuckles came while we were checking out the Spirit Temple. They knocked him out cold and brought him to Ganondorf's hideout in the Valley."

Link was quiet for a while. " Navi. Go and look for Sheik, located his exact location in the hideout. Mara, Kaian and I will get the final bead and meet you there ok?"

Navi nodded. " Alright. Take good care of the chosen Link." With that she flew out.

" Great we're almost done this stupid journey!" Kaian laughed.

" Yay, soon we'll be free of this burden!" Mara exclaimed.

" Yes, either way we will."

The two girls turned to Link. " What do you mean either way?"

" Well, we get free of this task by winning or…"

" Or what?"

" By dying."

Night pass quickly in Karkariko Village. The adults didn't seem to remember anything of the events of last night. Kaian and Mara were sitting on the wall above the young beggar, when they over heard children say that, the hero of time, and two brave warriors saved them. Others complained that they got their arms, legs, and heads chopped off. ' So they really were turned into the Redeads.' Kaian thought, as Mara shuddered as if knowing what Kaian was thinking. Seeing Link walk out of the house, Mara and Kaian jumped off the wall to tell them that they too, were ready to go. They were about half way there when a small blue-eyed girl stepped in front of them. She put her hands on her hips, and in a snotty voice she said. " YOU! You chopped my head off!" She pointed at Kaian. Mara snickered. " And you! You shouldn't be laughing! You shot an arrow through my heart!" Kaian raised an eyebrow, and Mara muffled a laugh. " You will pay for that!"

Mara was now on the ground laughing. Kaian kept her eyebrow raised. " You'll make us pay."

Mara collected herself and said in a humour filled voice. " What are you gonna do? Poke us to death?" As Mara finished her sentence, a blonde boy holding a stick, stepped in front of the girl. He raised the stick and poked Mara in the arm, instantly drawing blood. " Hey! That hurt you little brat!"

" I guess they can really poke us to death." Kaian mused.

" Get them!" The female leader yelled.

The two girls sprinted pasted Link and out of the village. They mounted their horses and took off away from the village. Link close behind. They stopped when they were past the market place. " When did children get so violent?" Mara exclaimed.

" Since you chopped off their limbs!" Link laughed.

Kaian punched him in the arm. " Shut up Link, you weren't the one being chase by killer kids!"

Link laughed. " You have to admit it's funny though."

" Whatever." Both girls snorted. " So where to now?"

" The desert, where the spirit temple is. There's a good chance that the spirit bead is there." Link answered.

" But we won't be able to make it there by nightfall, and it's dangerous to walk is that wasteland at night." Mara said in a worried voice.

" Then we will stop at the Gerudo fortress for the night and leave in the morning."

" But don't the Gerudos hate all men, and dislike weak women?" Mara asked.

" I got a card." Was all Link said to them as they set off towards the fortress.

They made it to the fortress by sunset. Link dismounted his horse and walked up to the Gerudo guarding the entrance. " Hello Chloe, still on your shift I see."

The Gerudo lowered her weapon as soon as she realized who it was. She smiled. " Link, it has been a long time. How have you been?"

" I've been alright. Is Nabooru around today?"

" No she is with the other sages, trying to solve the you-know-what problem."

" The Ganondorf trying to take over Hyrule problem?" Mara asked.

" Quiet girl! That name is taboo here. It is against Nabooru's law to speak that sinister name."

" Oh, I didn't know. I'm sorry."

" You better be." The thief hissed.

" Chloe, is it possible for my friends and I to stay here for the night?"

Chloe thought for a second. She stepped aside. " Of course Hero. I will notify the others of your arrival." She blew into a whistle several times in a range of long and short sounds, as they walked through.

" Morse code?" Kaian wondered out loud.

" What's Morse code?" Link asked as they walked.

" It's a well known way of communicating in my world. You use light in a system of long and short flashes to spell something out. Smoke is also used."

" I don't understand, but there is no need to explain."

As they walked through the halls of the fortress, the Gerudos that past gave Link flirtatious looks. He didn't seemed to notice, but Kaian sure did. She evilly glared at most of them, and let others slip, after all Links arm was around her waist, not theirs.

They finally made it to a door where a Gerudo was guarding. " Link, this is you and your friends room. There are three beds, and a good view of the front of the fortress. If you need anything, you know where to find me."

" Thank you Amy." The Gerudo nodded. She was older then most of the other Gerudos, and she was second in command. " Well, I will go see what they have for food here. I'll be back soon." Link kissed Kaian on the cheek and left. As he reached the door he said. " The washing rooms are just down the hall, ask the Gerudo there for clothes." Then he left.

" You're one protective girlfriend."

" Meh. I know first hand you lose if you're nice." Kaian walked over to the window and stared up at the moon. Mara was currently sprawled out on the bed. " Mara? Can I ask you something?"

" Did you just call me Mara in a serious tone? Are you alright?"

" I'm serious Mara!"

" Yeah, sure you can ask me something."

" You're human aren't you?" Kaian asked in a quiet voice, her back still to Mara.

Mara smiled to herself. ' She's smarter than she looks'. " How did you know?"

Kaian turned around and sat on the bed. " Well, your ears for one thing, and your speech too. It's very modern, earthly even." Mara laughed. " Why are you here?"

Mara quieted down. " I don't know, I was at school playing hide and seek, when I was pulled into here. That was maybe seven years ago. Since then I've been living here. A family took me in, but a few weeks ago, as you know, Ganondorf took them all as servants. So now I'm trying to save them, no matter what the cost."

" You're a good person Mara. I'm glad we're friends."

Mara smiled. " How about we go shower and get some clothes. I'm sure they'll wash the ones we're wearing."

Kaian smiled. " Alright, and tomorrow we'll get the last bead and kill there bastard Ganondorf."

" Alright!"

" So the final days are upon us now Zelda." Ganondorf laughed as he traced her lips with his tongue.

Zelda jerked her head back, hitting it hard on the cement wall. " Yes, and soon you will be returned to that damned dimension you belong in." She replied coldly.

Ganon ran his hand down her bruised body. She shivered at the touch of his cold, rough hands. He whispered into her ear. " I won't be going anywhere." He bent down and started kissing and biting her neck. His left hand rubbing her thigh roughly, and his right hand exploring. Zelda found it extremely hard not to scream out, but she knew that would only encourage him. Bored of Zelda's lack of cooperation, he got up and walked to the door. " Enjoy the few days that you left knowing your precious Link has." He snorted, and then got an evil smirk on his face. " Oh, and have you heard the latest news? It seems that the Hero of Time has moved on Zelda. He's chosen that redheaded magic user over you. The almighty seventh sage has now lost everything." He left laughing.

Zelda felt tears rolling down her cheeks. " At least he is happy. Goddesses, please watch over them, I wish only for Link's happiness. But I have not lost everything. Link and Kaian will save me and save Hyrule, I couldn't be happier. For when the two chosen unite, the four Triforce pieces shall gather to their chosen user and power over the darkness, and peace, love and hope shall resurface in the land. I know my place as a sage, for love will be near impossible for me. So I am happy that Link has found true love, I refuse to be bothered by this news. I just hope the goddess of balance recognizes, and chooses good over evil." She pulled weakly on the magic resistant chains, trying to get somewhat comfortable on the cold floor. She ended up crying herself to sleep.

Well there's chapter 13. I really hope it didn't suck. I'll try to update as soon as possible. Please Review!

Until next Chappie, luv ya

Kitty