A/N- Thanks for the review, The-Saiyan-From-Hyrule. And I thought about the enemy, noticed that Ganondorf was already dead, and I decided to do someone different. That's why I chose to do Vaati! Plus... I haven't written about him... -sweatdrops-
Disclaimer- I don't own Zelda or Simple and Clean, believe it or not.
Vaati sat down, brushing a stray violet lock from his red eyes. He looked up upon hearing the door to his room open. His young cousin, Tura. People said that the only thing that they shared was their blood red eyes, and he disagreed. Vaati knew that their intents were very close, if not the same.
"Yes, Tura? What is it now?" Daysin winced slightly at his real name and knelt down. Vaati was the only person that he would allow to call him that. Why? Because Vaati had complete control over him.
"Master... I went to the Princess's party as you requested..." Daysin murmured. "And her skills are quite obviously better than we imagined. If we could take Impa away from her for more than a few seconds and send some people with better skills after her... we might be able to get some better data on her besides what we have."
"Of course, Tura. We could do that, or we could do it my way. And because this is my plan, it's my duty to have everything done my way, otherwise it will be completely ruined and I don't want some pesky little brat there to mess everything that I worked so hard to do." Daysin winced at this comment.
"Yes, Master. I shouldn't have even spoken this. Please, forgive me." Vaati lifted the boy's chin smiling faintly and cruelly.
"Tura, Tura, Tura... you're my cousin and one of the best people that I have on my side. I'll forgive you every time and in everything. Now be silent. It shall be perhaps two or four years before we strike again. Until I call you, go back home to your father." Daysin's eyes widened at this.
"Yes, Master. As you wish."
Two and a half years later...
Malina groaned as she looked at all the names. "I know that I'm a bright student and all, but is it really necessary for me to learn over a hundred names of people that are already dead? I understand learning from their mistakes, but why do I have to know all of their names? It seems just... stupid." Tutor Mijai tapped her nose.
"Now, now, Princess. Don't slump. And there aren't a hundred names as you so claim. There are but twenty-two. Hurry and study because there shall be a test on these people this Friday." Malina couldn't help but groan again. Learning to be a Princess was... terrible.
Malina stared at the names for a while and put them in her photographic memory case. It was a wonderful gift, but useless when there were no notes. Which, after learning that Malina had a photographic memory, Tutor Mijai had put much less up on the board, much to Malina's disappointment.
"Okay, I'm all done!" Malina announced, standing up. "Can I go now? Please?" Tutor Mijai laughed at her, but in a kind sort of way. He patted her shoulder and nodded. Malina was out of there within a second.
"Freedom!" She shouted, laughing. But, apparently, it was not to be, for Impa caught her arm before she could start running. Malina's face fell as she realized that she couldn't even step out of a class without being watched by someone. Namely, Impa.
"Not quite, Princess. You are to get your crown fitted today for your thirteenth birthday, remember? Not to mention your ever day one is getting quite old. And after that you must meet with the royals of Caisia, and no royals have ever met with them, so you'll be in the history books." Malina sighed at the list.
"But Mistress Impa-" Malina began whining. Impa quickly cut her off, having no taste for the moment of any whining.
"Princess, it's your duty to do these things. If you do not, you might be shattering the honor of your family, or even the honor of our kingdom. Would you like to be remembered like that, Princess?" Malina sighed. Impa was using the guilt trick again.
"No, Mistress Impa. I would not like to remembered as such. I shall go and do these things so that we may retain our honor." Malina murmured, putting her princess face on. Impa sighed at her and put her hand on the girl's shoulder while they began walking to the crown room, a room made for anything about crowns.
"I know that you do not wish to be a princess or a ruler over the land, Princess, but you must. I can see that every day you yearn more and more for a simpler life, but you cannot have that life. Now, come along, we must hurry if we are to get through the day's events." Malina nodded, her face still stiff.
Malina looked around, sighing. Some girls would, and quite literally might I add, kill for a chance to be the Princess of Hyrule. The beautiful dresses, jewelry, perfumes, goose feather beds, among other things were just a cover, though. When you were heir to the throne, it was so much more work. And not to mention you had to be perfect at everything.
"Now, let's take your measurements." A woman said. "We have to take some for your dress, too. Heaven knows how fast you're growing, Princess..." Malina sighed and nodded, removing the outer layer of her clothes.
"Mistress Impa, I'm not sure I understand why we have to take my measurements six months before my actual birthday. It seems slightly a waste to me since I'll certainly grow within that time. I would understand if it were a month or so before my birthday, but a whole half year? Honestly..." Impa sighed, choosing not to answer.
Afterwards, they began walking down the marble halls. Malina was thinking about almost everything at once. Now why is this entire place made out of cold stone? Why not have it be made out of something more warm and comforting? Honestly, who thinks about these things... I do wish that I knew more about my parents. And more songs. And not to mention-
Malina stopped walking, much to the surprise of Impa. The young girl turned around and looked about. Impa watched her in silence, wondering to herself what the girl was looking for. Malina sighed, now certain that no one was there.
Over the past few months, she had felt as though some one was watching her. As though someone was following her. Malina was unsure who they were, but she had seen a black cloak every once in a while. When she had walked over and called out, no one was there. It was rather frightening, really.
"Princess?" Impa asked softly. "Is everything alright?" Malina turned and nodded swiftly, putting on an innocent expression. Even though it was most likely not smart, she had not told Impa. It was a rather frightening prospect as well. Malina would have even more guards and not just that secret person would be watching her at all times. So, they started on their way again.
"Ah, Princess of Hyrule." An elderly woman murmured. "They had told me that you were young, but I did not expect a mere child." Malina felt annoyance, but chose not to say anything about it and use those manners that had been gathering dust all this time.
"You must be the Queen of Caisia. Might I say now that it is a honor to meet a woman of your stature." Impa smiled softly at this and the Queen did as well.
"I see that you've also been taught how to suck up to people. Well, my dear, you needn't do that around me. I have people suck up to me every day and I don't need it from you. I intend for us to be friends, not ladies that have a similar title. Not to mention that you will most likely be my granddaughter in ten or so years." Malina was not surprised at this since she had heard that the Crown Prince was just a few years older than her.
"Yes, well at least you don't have to run the kingdom when you turn fourteen. I'll be the youngest Princess of Hyrule that there has ever been. It ought to be interesting." Malina sighed at the thought and Impa murmured that she was going to get some tea.
"It is a rather unfortunate event, no? Whatever happened to your parents, anyway?" The Queen sat down next to the young girl, who sighed.
"To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what happened. Mistress Impa told me that I would find out the day that I took up the throne. I don't even know the name of my father..." The Queen sighed softly and patted her hand.
"You poor child. Let us take our minds off this. My name is, in case you did not know, Queen Mirai Yoruno Kyana of Caisia. What might be yours, Princess of Hyrule?" Malina smiled softly at this before answering.
"I'm Princess Malina Zelda Hyrule I of Hyrule. It's a pleasure to meet you on this fine summer day in this lovely garden of mine." Malina smiled and stuck her hand out. Mirai took it and laughed gently at the young Princess's formality. Malina began laughing sheepishly in spite of herself. The tea arrived a moment later, causing both to stop laughing and drink like the ladies that they were pretending to be.
"You're like the grandmother that I never had." Malina said softly and began nibbling on a biscuit. Mirai put her china tea cup down and smiled gently at the girl.
"Thank you, my dear. I have heard that you love to sing. Is this true?" Malina turned bright red and looked down before nodding. "Is it alright if I want to hear a song from you? You don't have to sing, but I would like it." Malina sighed and nodded again.
"Okay, I'll sing for you. This song is one of my favorites..." Malina stood up and took a deep breath, as she always did before singing a song.
"When you walk away
You don't hear me say
'Please, oh baby
Don't go
Simple and clean
Is the way that you're making me feel tonight
And it's hard to let it go'"
"You're giving me too many things lately
You're all that I need
You smiled at me
And said"
"Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said no
I don't think life is quite that simple"
"When you walk away
You don't hear me say
'Please, oh baby
Don't go
Simple and clean
Is the way that you're making me feel tonight
And it's hard to let it go'"
"The daily things
Like this and that and what is what
Are confusing me
That's when you came to me
And said"
"Wish I could prove I love you
But does that mean I have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand
You'll understand it's enough when I say so
And maybe some things are that simple"
"When you walk away
You don't hear me say
'Please, oh baby
Don't go
Simple and clean
Is the way that you're making me feel tonight
And it's hard to let it go'"
"Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings
The future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before"
"When you walk away
You don't hear me say
'Please, oh baby
Don't go
Simple and clean
Is the way that you're making me feel tonight
And it's hard to let it go'"
"Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings
The future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before"
"Regardless of warnings
The future doesn't scare me at all
'Cause nothing's like before"
Malina cleared her throat, her face still red. She sat down and Mirai was clapping. Malina smiled at the elderly woman and the woman did the same. She knew that they would, indeed, be good friends.
A/N- I think that's enough for this chapter. The next chapter is when the story really gets started, I think. R&R.