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"Feel like giving back to all their wonderful deeds?" he replied wryly.

"I'm rubbing off on you more than I thought," I said with a chuckle.

"Want to hear my plan?" he asked.

I smiled, "What do you have in mind, amigo?"

Chapter 8: A Plan is put into Action

Link whispered in my ear, "The only way we can get Kado away from Cat is to make him jealous. My idea, is to set our differences aside for one great evil…to act as a couple for the time being." Link had trouble getting out the last few words, but they were understandable.

I yelled in a whisper, "ARE YOU CRAZY? How could that POSSIBLY work?"

"It will work if we play our cards right." A smirk came upon his face.

"Well, if it means I won't have the urge to vomit every time we're walking to a new destination, let's do it!"

He glared for a moment before giving in, "Yeah, sure. Deal?" He reached out his hand and I, for a moment being hesitant, finally took it.

"Deal."

Why in hell did I have a really bad feeling in the pit of my stomach?

"So, how do we pretend to do this?" he questioned.

I narrowed my eyes at him, "Well, genius, why don't we start off slow? Eh?"

He shrugged, "I'll say this once and once only, you are the master."

I grinned. "Music to my ears."

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Morning crept up ever so slowly that horrific day. I couldn't stand the bright light, but the constant talking contributed by Cat and Kado the night before were also very much a pain. So, either way, it sucked.

When I awoke, Link and Cat were still asleep. Link, near to drooling, and Cat, scrunched into a fetal position. Her back was towards Kado's sleeping bag…empty…sleeping bag. Poor Cat.

But, plan one was going to be put into action…I supposed.

I found him yards away, by the Zora River. His back was toward me, but even then I was able tell he was thinking…deeply. I wonder if it hurt his head to think so much. But in the back of my own head, I knew I was just being a little cruel.

With a sigh, I stood up and stretched, and then headed towards him. Maybe he would like a break from flirting and actually talk with a girl for once. AKA, me. But maybe for him, I wasn't exactly considered one- since all we did was fight. Hahah, I could beat the crap out of him, then.

"What's up?" I said a little hesitantly once I had reached him. He didn't exactly turn to face me as I sat next to him, but his eyes definitely didn't betray the fact that he was shocked- about something.

"You didn't try and insult me." He joked, "But you must be doing that in your head."

I smiled, "Hey, you know me so well."

"Not so much as I would hope." He grinned.

I narrowed his eyes, "What's that supposed to mean?"

He shook his head and replied innocently, "Nothing. It just seems that I got to know Cat very well, but I hardly know her friend."

"I hope you didn't scar her for life," I muttered, "You know I would only have to beat the crap out of you."

He shook his head and raised his hands up in a dismissive gesture, "I didn't do anything like that. We actually talked, mind you, after you and Link snuck off." There was something odd in his voice after he said that. It suddenly reminded me of our plan, pretending to be a couple and all. I couldn't help but feel flushed.

Kado furrowed his eyebrows, "There something you want to tell me?"

I gazed up at him and actually tried to act more embarrassed, "No, no. Uh, um… Why do you s-say that?"

He leaned forward, and I leaned away. His bed hair, haphazardly sticking up every direction, nearly blocked the rising sun from my view. "What is it Jade? Cat and I have a right to know what's going on."

I shook my head in fake intensity, "That is not true. It's none of your business what's going on between Link and I." And then I slapped both my hands to my mouth.

He glared at me, and I couldn't help but realize how his eyes had clouded over. I really needed to backslap him with a rude comment, just so he could lose that look. It was very, very intimidating. And not at all the way it had been last night.

For a moment we just stared at each other, waiting maybe, for one or the other to break the silence. It didn't happen, and he gradually leaned away, and I slowly lowered my hands back to my side.

This time, I really needed for him to talk.

"So, what's it matter to you, exactly?" I snapped a little, "What's going on with you and Cat?"

He smiled half-heartedly, "She's gorgeous. And smart."

A pang of rejection hit me hard.

I reached over and played with the calm water, feeling a little gross and realizing that I needed a major bath soon.

"How long have you known her?" he asked, suddenly avoiding my gaze.

I shrugged, "Not face-to-face, exactly. You could say, we've been like pen pals."

"What?" he questioned, "Writing letters to each other? Isn't it easer to e-mail?"

I turned to him in disbelief, "You're from earth?"

He chuckled, "That sounds so lame."

"Like a clichéd sci-fi movie," I added with a smile.

"Where aliens have invaded."

"And people live on Mars." We cackled on for a little longer before a voice broke over our conversation.

"Hey, Jade," Cat's voice was a little wary, but I turned around and grinned all the same.

"Hey, Cat, good morning."

She returned the smile before turning to Kado. Her expression changed ever so slightly, but had enough energy to greet him as well.

I turned away from them as she sat next to him to wash her face in the river. That was when I became so aware of the fact that I felt completely grimy.

"Don't drink that water, yo." I muttered to them before walking off.

"Where are you going?" Cat asked, blinking to avoid the water that dripped down her face.

I grinned crookedly, "A bath, and don't look, any of you."

"We're leaving in two hours for the fire temple, so hurry up." Kado said, with a quick glance.

I shrugged, "Yeah, whatever."

I walked to the other side of the bridge that led to Kakariko and stripped off everything except my undershirt and trousers. The wind was cool against my skin, but I knew I would be shivering by the time I got out. Either way, however, the fire temple would no doubt dry me off in no time.

With a splash, I was under water, in the river, enjoying a much-needed soak to get clean. I resurfaced, feeling a shiver go up my spine from the cold water.

Yeah, this felt great.

Not to mention that Kado was glancing at me now and then and Cat was looking a little worried. Link was approaching as well, sending me a confused glance. I smiled at him and winked when the other two weren't watching.

"Need a towel?" Link called, as he ran a hand through his disheveled hair.

"And some soap would be nice!" I added.

Kado was close to glaring at the blonde. Cat seemed confused at this sudden generosity.

Mission one accomplished.

GDL: Give credit to xbluxmoonx for 98 of this chapter. Anyway, muhahaha plot twists are always fun. R&R!