Link took his position a lot more seriously after his conversation with his father. Zelda also started treating him differently after their argument. Their father could tell they were both maturing, and when Link reached the age of twelve King Daphnes let him sit in on official business, with Zelda sneaking in to watch every so often. On one of these days Link and Zelda had their first encounter with a man who would play an important role in both of their futures
Link P.O.V.
To say that this was boring was an understatement. It was all blah-blah peace treaty, blah-blah war, blah-blah. Zel was hiding in the corner being ever so careful that dad didn't see her. I knew it was my duty to do this someday, but I don't have to enjoy it now. But there was one man who caught my attention. There was a strange air about him, I was trying to remain calm, but I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable near this man. It was finally his turn to talk to father, and for once I was all ready to pay complete attention, sadly Zel didn't share my outlook of just listening now and worrying later.
The wicked feeling man began his sentence, "Hello your majesty, I am here to discuss the relationship between our two peoples, I do believe we can find a wonderful compromise that benefits both sides equa-"
"Liar!" Zel shouted, bursting out from her hiding spot. She then proceeded to tackle the man and I had to pull her off of him "Let me go Link!"
"Not when you're acting like a crazy person!" I replied.
"Zelda! what in Din's name were you thinking?" Dad bursted out, "Link please take your sister out of the room while I finish this. Lord Ganondorf I am so sorry."
"No need to apologize, your majesty. I know how children can be." The man, whose name was apparently Ganondorf, said. I managed to drag Zel, kicking and screaming mind you, out of the room and all the way to special personal garden that she had. From what dad had told us it used to belong to mom, but he knew she would want Zel to have it.
"Link you don't understand that man is evil!" She screamed when we finally got there.
"But I do understand, Zel." I pleaded "I sense it too. I know something's off but you can't just go around tackling people, no matter how evil you think they are. You need to have proof Zel, I'm trying to protect you."
"Why are you always trying to protect me?"
"I… I don't know, brotherly instinct I guess."
"Listen, I'm sorry for snapping, but something is off about that man. I don't trust him, I felt… compelled to fight him."
"I felt it too, Zel. But you need to be calm and think things through. I don't want you to get hurt. If that man's half as dangerous as we both think he is then he could really hurt you. Promise me you'll think before you attack evil guys from now on, alright?"
"Alright, I promise"