Wow, it has been forever since I last updated. I'm sorry everyone, I will continue my stories, I've just fallen victim to a temperary writer's block. Stupid thing...

Also, I've been struggling a bit with Link's perspective in the story. Are there any guy readers out there who would be willing to give me a hand with a guy's perspective? Writing a guys point of view can be difficult for a girl. Let me know if anyone's interested.

Oh yes, I am also officially a beta reader, so if anyone out there needs a beta reader... look me up.

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Chapter II

I couldn't believe I was doing this, and yet, here I am, sitting in a wagon bound for my fiancée's hometown, Ordon village.

Flashback

"Zelda! Zelda!" Impa cried over and over, rushing to Zelda's side. Her father quickly picked her up and carried her to the living room, where he laid her on the couch.

"Zelda wake up." He said softly, patting her cheek. Impa was nearly in tears.

Zelda groaned, slowly opening her eyes. "What happened?"

"You fainted sweetheart." Her father replied, he smiled at her, but was suddenly all but shoved out of the way as Impa began fussing over Zelda, asking her if she was all right and if she needed anything.

Ten minutes later, after Impa had calm down and Zelda was feeling better, shim, Impa and her father talked.

"Zelda, I know this is sudden, but I want you to do it. I want you to marry Link. It's what's best for you after all; you'll have a good home and plenty to eat. Link is a good man and a hard worker; he'll take good care of you. So please, for me, marry him." Zelda's father took her hand has he spoke, his eyes pleading for her to agree. Zelda bit her lip, she couldn't say no, not when her father wanted her to marry him so bad.

"Ok father, I will."

End flashback.

My poor father, he'd looked so sad as I climbed into the coach. And now that I think about it, it's a good thing Impa stayed with my father. He needs her more than I do, he doesn't know anything about cooking or cleaning, it's better she stayed with him.

But despite everything positive my father has said about my betrothed, I cannot help but wonder and worry about my future. Was he kind? Would he like me? Would he hurt me? What was he like?

Question after question ran through my head, and despite my trying to reassure myself, I still fretted and worried.

"Miss?" I snapped out of my thoughts as the coachman addressed me, "yes?"

"We'll be arriving at Ordon village in a few minutes." I nodded, my breath catching in my throat. Would he be there to meet me? My father said he and an elderly woman would be there to meet me. But what if he didn't want to meet me? Or what if he forgot? What was I to do then?

I continued to fret until the driver announced our arriving to Ordon. Besides me, there was only one other passenger in the coach- an elderly man who'd slept the entire ride here.

Sighing, I leaned my head against the window, watching as a few houses with people went by, many of them staring at me. Obviously not a lot of new people came here.

Finally the coach stopped, and the coachman opened the door for me.

"Here you go miss, your bags are already unloaded."

"Thank you," I replied politely.

Nervously I glanced around. People had begun to crowd, and I didn't see anyone close to the description of my fiancée or the old woman anywhere.

"Zelda Harkinan?" A voice said behind me. I turned around to find an old lady with a cane standing behind me, her description matching the one my father gave me.

"Yes, that's me." I replied, she smiled and nodded towards the young man standing behind her.

"This is your fiancée, Link. Link, meet your fiancée, Zelda." I swallowed nervously, my hands behind my back.

My fiancé was a very handsome young man. He had blond hair, and the bluest eyes I'd ever seen. He was well built, but not overbuilt. He was wearing a tunic, a green one. I made a mental note to remember that.

"Link, would you carry Zelda's things to the wagon please? Epona is probably getting impatient." The old woman suddenly said, surprising me. Link nodded and picked up my two bags, filled with the few possessions I owned. The old woman gestured to me, and I followed her to a wagon hitched up to a single sorrel mare, who was stomping her feet impatiently. Link walked quietly behind us.

"Climb on in Zelda." the woman instructed, so I did. Link set my bags carefully into the back (for which I was grateful) and climbed up into the seat between the old woman and me. As soon as we were going, the old woman leaned back to speak to me.

"By the way, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Roselyn, but everyone calls me Rose." I smiled.

"Nice to meet you Rose." She smiled back at me.

The rest of the trip was very quiet, and as we pulled up to a small farm with a little cottage, I was suddenly overcome by a sense of déjà vu and wave of homesickness.

The little cottage looked similar to my old home. At that moment, I missed Impa and my father very much.

Before I knew it, Link had stopped the cart and Rose was climbing out, telling me she'd give me a tour and show me where I would stay.

Link was already out of the cart, waiting for me. I stood up and took the hand he offered to help me down. I smiled lightly at him, and then followed a still talking Rose into the house.

Inside, the cottage was roomy and airy. I was surprised, I had expected it to be at least a tad bit dirty, but everything was perfect. (I had learned from my own experience that most men were not the cleanliest people)

"So? How is it?" Rose asked just as Link came into the room, carrying my bags. I smiled lightly, a bit surprised to realize that I actually did like it.

"It's very nice, I like it." Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Link relax slightly. He must have been worried about how I would react to the cottage.

I turned back to Rose. "Where do you live?" she smiled at me. "Here Zelda. I'm Link's cook; I've worked here ever since he was a baby." Ah, that explained the clean house. I turned my attention to Rose as she began to speak

"-You will be staying with me for a week or so, just until you two get married. After that, you'll share a room with Link and move in his room." My breath caught in my throat at that. No one said anything about sharing a room with him! I managed to smile; goddesses only know how I was able to keep calm. "That sounds fine." I was surprised, my voice didn't even crack! Maybe I was better at this than I thought…

Rose turned to Link. "Link, would you please take Zelda's things and put them in my room for now? We'll unpack everything after you two get married." Link nodded at Rose.

"Sure Rose." It was the first time I'd heard him speak, and I had to admit, I like his voice. He was handsome too, and he seemed nice enough. Something I'd been worried about.

Link picked up my two bags and disappeared down the hallway on the right, leaving me to stand in the living room with Rose. She looked at me and smiled.

"Well, how about lunch? I'm assuming you know how to cook Zelda." I nodded.

"Yes, I was raised by my father, but my nanny taught me everything I needed to know, and I had plenty of practice taking care of my father." Rose nodded approvingly, waving a hand towards a door on the left.

"This way to the kitchen, we'll make lunch while Link puts the horses away." Link came back in the room at the last part, and immediately went outside to do as Rose had said.

I removed my blue traveling cloak and hung it up on a peg near the door before following Rose into the kitchen.

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For lunch was beef stew and sandwiches, something I noticed Link really liked. He ate at least three servings before disappearing back out into the barn. I watched him go as Rose and I cleaned up, wondering why he didn't like me at all. I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see Rose smiling at me.

"Just give him some time. He'll come around. He's not used to being around young women, he doesn't know how to act around you. He's quite popular with the village women, but their fawning over him just tends to drive him away. I'm afraid it gives him a bit of a negative view about young women." I nodded, understanding. I wasn't used to being around young men so much. I had obviously learned how to act and speak to young men- I had seen them in the village by my old home, but I certainly wasn't used to living with one.

Still, I couldn't shake the worried expression off my face. I turned back towards the barn, wondering how long he would be out there.

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Link didn't come inside for supper, no matter how much Rose called him. So the two of us ate by ourselves, talking about ourselves and other random things.

Link still hadn't come inside by the time we were finished, and I was starting to grow worried. Rose suggested I take a plate out to the barn for him, which I accepted after a minute of thinking. My worry was greater than my fear.

Summoning up my courage, I took the plate loaded with food and the large glass of water Rose held out to me, taking a deep breath before I marched out to the barn.

He was working on something when I slid through the open doors, taking a deep breath as I did so.

The barn smelled so familiar, like horses and hay. A scent I had grown up with.

Link apparently didn't notice I was there, for he didn't turn around. I cleared my throat, and he wheeled around, his blue eyes startled. I smiled shyly and glanced down towards the plate and cup in my hands.

"I… you weren't at dinner, so I brought you something to eat." I waited for his response, the plate suddenly growing immensely heavy in my hand. After what seemed like an eternity, he answered me.

"Thank you." I smiled shyly again and took a few steps forward, setting the plate and cup on the workbench he was standing by. I wiped my hands on my apron and turned to leave, feeling a bit awkward with his eyes on me. As I was about to leave, I noticed a two sorrel colored horses in stalls next to each other. I made a mental note to ask Rose about them later.

I loved horses. My father had never owned one, but I knew and loved all the horses in our village. I was glad there were some horses here too.

As I slid through the barn door, I heard Link eating. A small smiled crossed my features as I walked back towards the house.

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The next morning, Link was not at breakfast, and I learned from Rose that he had left to go to town and pick up a few things she had requested.

I spent the morning unpacking one of my bags. I left my clothes packed, since Link and I would so be married, but my bag containing my mother's quilt, my hairbrush, some pictures and several other items was unpacked. Including my favorite lamp and a wedding present from my father- a beautiful mirror with my name carved on it.

I felt my eyes water as I traced my hand over the beautiful design. I quickly wiped my eyes; setting the mirror on the small vanity against the wall of the room I was sharing with Rose.

"Zelda?" Rose poked her head in the door. "Link will be back soon, and I need to get lunch started. Will you come help?" I nodded.

"But first, where should I put the things I brought with me?" Rose smiled. "Where ever you want, you will soon be the lady of the house." She turned and left, leaving me to stand there. Lady of the house? I wasn't too sure Link would appreciate me rearranging his house.

I left my bag where it was and headed for the kitchen, picking up my apron off the hook next to the kitchen door and tying it around my waist.

"All right Rose, I'm here. What are we making?" Rose shrugged. "I was hoping you would choose." I bit my lip, what if I picked something Link didn't like?

"I'm not sure about that Rose. What if I pick something Link doesn't like?" Rose laughed, placing a hand on my arm.

"He'll just have to deal with it Zel. He doesn't have much of a choice. Either he eats what you make, or he doesn't eat at all. The man's a horrible cook." I giggled at that, my hand at my mouth. I nodded.

"Ok, I'll pick something. Um… I glanced around the kitchen, noticing a pantry on the right. I walked over and opened it, peering inside.

Foods of all sort were in that room, including bread, Cucco, fruits, vegetables and meats of all kind. I especially noticed the Cucco.

"How about Cucco?" I suggested. Cucco was my favorite. I also glanced at the apples. "And apple pie?" Rose smiled.

"Perfect choice, Cucco is Link's favorite." I let out a sigh of relief. "Cucco it is." I said with a smile.

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Half an hour later, the Cucco and the pie were in the oven baking, and Link still hadn't returned. Rose glanced impatiently at the clock hanging on the kitchen wall.

"Where is that boy?" she huffed impatiently. I mentally smiled, I had known Rose for only a day, and we were already good friends.

Rose huffed again and glanced at the clock. "Well, while we're waiting. I've got something for you." She waved at me and headed for the stairs, beckoning me to follow. I followed her up the steps and down the hallway until she stopped in front of the door at the end of the hall. She smiled at me and opened the door.

The room was filled with boxes and furniture covered in cloths. Rose began opening chests while I approached a piece of furniture covered by a cloth. I pulled it off, and found myself staring at my reflection. Under the cloth was a beautiful hand-carved mirror.

"Wow," I said softly, running my hand over the edge. I heard Rose muttering behind me.

"Ah ha!" I heard her say. I turned around and saw her standing in front of a chest, smiling at me.

"This is something very special." She said, she reached into the chest and pulled out the most beautiful dress I had ever seen! My mouth dropped open, and I felt my eyes widen with shock.

"It's…. beautiful." I managed to say.

The dress was fitted and floor length with off the shoulder 4-inch straps. It was a beautiful white color with beautiful detail around the sleeves and front. It was gorgeous. (Picture in my profile)

Rose seemed pleased with my reaction. She beckoned me closer, handing me the beautiful dress. I shook my head, trying to hand it back to her.

"I might tear it." I explained, but she shook her head.

"Zelda, this is for you." She said; my jaw fell open. "Me? But why?" Rose smiled.

"This dress was Link's mother's wedding dress, and I know it would be special if you wore it at your wedding." I was quiet, staring down at the beautiful dress.

"The night Link was born," Rose began; I looked up at her. "His mother died due to complications of birth. But before she died, she made me promise to give this dress to the woman who married Link. And I believe that's you Zel." I stared at the dress, speechless.

"She must have been a wonderful woman." I finally said, thinking of Link's mother. Rose nodded, her eyes soft.

"She was my best friend. Her passing hurt us all…" She trailed off, lost in memories. After a minute she turned to the dress.

"Well? Aren't' you going to try it on?" I blushed and nodded, handing the dress back to her.

She set it carefully on the trunk before helping me undo my dress, then she helped me pull on the beautiful gown and do up the back. It fit perfectly, like it was made for me.

I turned to the mirror and gasped.

I had never really been beautiful, but in this dress, I was a princess. Rose smiled at me. "You look beautiful Zelda. You'll make a wonderful bride." I smiled at her, feeling tears come to my eyes. I wiped them away with my hand.

"Thank you Rose, for everything." I said. She placed a hand on my shoulder.

"You're welcome sweetie. You're part of our family now."

"Rose?" I heard Link's voice from downstairs. She glanced towards the door.

"Zelda and I will be down in a minute! Don't touch anything in the kitchen!" she turned back to me and smiled, moving to begin undoing the dress.

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So how was it? Sorry if it seemed a bit rocky. I was still working on Link's perspective of their marriage when I wrote this.

Also, for Link's Hardships and Shrek, Zelda style fans, I'm halfway through the next chapters, but like I said, I'm stuck in a writer's block, so I'll try and get my ideas back soon so I can finally update.

Thanks alot for all the reviews everyone! I really appreciate it. Now click the button and revew! Reviews definatly help me write. And thanks to ADD Kyuubi Naruto for reminding me to post this chapter!