7 years later
Link was still a fine cowboy living on Lon Lon Ranch. He had a little place up in the attic of Talon and Malon's house. He had just ventured off on his own to sell milk to the people of Castle Town. That's what he told them, but he had another reason to go to Castle Town.
He had just arrived. He had sold all the milk to a little market. He had made quite a bit of rupees. He then pulled out another bag. It was from his monthly pay. He walked over to another market. This one was filled with fine antiques. He made his purchase. He loaded up the rupees into the cart and rode on back to the ranch. They had made enough of them to give to the banker at the end of the month. They were really important due to the fact Talon learned once when they didn't have enough:
Bankers are Cold-Hearted.
He had just arrived at the ranch and gave the rupees to Talon. He said, "Thanks, Link." Ingo, who got a very good paycheck, passed by saying, "Now if only I could get a pay I deserve." Link tried to ignore him, as always.
He then walked over to the horse pen. He saw Malon sitting on a bench brushing Epona. He walked over to her. "Well, hello Link. You manage to deliver the milk." "Yes, but, there's another reason I wanted to go to Castle Town alone." Malon was intrigued. This was tough for Link, even if he was 23 on the inside. He was only 16 on the outside though. He pulled out a little box. "Malon, I have loved working on this ranch for the last seven years. Rounding up the animals, training the horses, getting the milk and eggs ready." Malon nodded. "But the thing that made the job the most enjoyable was seeing that smile every day. Even when the ranch went through business troubles, your smile made everyone except Ingo feel better. Not that anything makes Ingo smile except money." Neither knew that Talon was nearby scooping up chickens. "So I just wanted to see that smile and kind personality every day for the rest of my life." He opened up the box to reveal a ring that looked like an antique.
He said, "Malon, will you marry me?" This was sudden for both Malon and Talon. Malon was silent for a bit. The two men awaited her answer. She just looked into the night sky. After a few minutes she said, "Yes." Link hoped he heard those words right. "Yes, I will marry you." Link felt even more victorious than if he killed Ganondorf and Majora at the same time.
They later revealed the news to Talon and Ingo, although Talon didn't tell them he already knew. "You've got a fine man to take care of ya, honey." Malon was happy her father allowed it. "Link, you're the perfect man for my little girl." Ingo mumbled, "Great, you two idiots deserved each other." Talon ignored that and told Link, "Although I have some advice." Link listened in. Talon whispered, "Hurt my little girl, and I'll hurt you. I may be lazy, but I'm not cruel to my family." Link swallowed hard. He was still happy though. This was the greatest day of his life.