Midna sighed at the dress Chijin had just finished helping her into. It was a satiny gray dress that dipped low at her back and revealed much of her chest. She kept trying to adjust the front so that it was not as noticeable but had little success in doing so. The gems that were embroidered at the hems itched every time they passed over her skin. Chijin came in with a tiara that had a long, flowing veil attached to it.
"Now, come on, Princess," he said when she at first refused to wear it. "You know that you have to go through with this wedding. Don't be so worried about that fool of light you were with; he's nothing compared to the dashing Prince Aeron."
Midna's face twisted in fury as she screamed, "He is NOT a fool and he's a much better lover and all around better person than that STUPID narcissistic ASS of a PRINCE!" Chijin was taken aback at her outrage and bowed before laying the tiara beside her and taking his leave. Chijin was no fool, he knew she loved the man from the clearing, but he was trying to keep his Highness' thoughts on the people and their well-being.
Midna put her face in her hands and sobbed. Where is that stupid mutt? He should've been here by now. A soft whining caught her attention and she turned around to find Link lying at her feet. "Link!" she exclaimed. He licked her face and she embraced him with tears in her eyes. "You came!"
Midna removed the crystal from Link and he returned to his human form. "Midna," Link sighed as he embraced her in a loving embrace. "We have to get out of here," he told her.
"But if I leave, my people will be in danger," she said solemnly.
"What if I challenge him to a battle? Your kingdom's and your freedom if I win," he said.
"And if you lose?" she choked.
"I won't," he said, smiling.
A knock on the door made them both jump. "Princess," Chijin's voice sounded behind the door, "Prince Aeron is ready for the ceremony to begin. May I come in?"
"Yes, come in," Midna told him. Link began scrambling for a place to hide, but Midna caught his hand and held him in place. Chijin entered the chambers and froze when he saw Link standing there.
"Why is he here?" he said in a threatening tone.
Midna straightened her shoulders and said, "Tell Prince Aeron that we have officially challenged him to a duel. The terms will be agreed upon his acceptance." Chijin tried to think of something to say to change her mind but when he couldn't he sighed and left the room.