To say my dreams were amazing was an understatement. And they were all of her... of Zelda. I'd never dreamed about her before... at least in this way. When I was a boy I always dreamed about her. Considering it was every boys dream to meet her. But when I did, it wasn't that great. At least the circumstances anyway.

I woke, and felt Zelda on me, I opened my eyes to seeing her snuggling against me. I smiled. She looked so cute when she was sleeping, it almost made me want to kiss her.

But I knew I couldn't do that, so I carefully got up without disturbing her, got dressed for the day and walked out the house. I hadn't worked at the stables for a couple of days now, so I was sure Fado expected me to be there this morning since I was back in town. I got Epona from outside and we walked towards the ranch. When I got there Fado was already doing our morning duties.

"Hey Fado!" I exclaimed.

"Good Morning Link!" He exclaimed back as he sat down one of the barrels he was lifting. "Just trying to get this to the pegs over there, mind helping?"

"Not at all!" I said as I got off of Epona.

"I'm glad you're back." Fado said as we were walking with the barrel towards the peg pin.

"Yeah, I had to wait there for my Cousin to get into town."

"Cousin?" Fado raised an eyebrow. "You never told me you had one of those."

"Yep," I smiled sheepishly. "Her name's Bella."

"She cute?" Fado asked.

I laughed. "She's my cousin. But yes, she's cute."

"I see..." He said as we poured the food in the pin for the pegs.

"How did things go with Ilia the other night? I mean, you didn't really have time to talk but..."

"Well..." Fado sighed. "There's something I gotta tell you Link."

"What's that?" I asked, kind of concerned.

"She just likes you too much."

This time, I raised an eyebrow.

"The whole time we were there she wouldn't stop talking about you. And I just couldn't do it. After I decided that, that's when the attack happened."

I nodded. "Well I don't like her like that. She's like a sister to me."

"I know that," Fado sighed again. "But there's no convincing her otherwise. She thinks you two are destined to be together."

"Oh..." I said sheepishly, looking down.

I'd hate to hurt two people two days in a row.

"But enough of this talk!" Fado exclaimed. "Let's get to work. You gotta lot to catch up on."

I nodded. "Right!"

Before I knew it, Afternoon came around. Fado and I decided to take our lunch breaks, I headed for home since Zelda would be there waiting for me, probably hungry as well.

I walked in the door smelling something good.

"Welcome home!" Zelda said happily.

I smiled. "Well look at you, you made lunch and everything!"

I was surprised she acted like last night had never happened, but I went a long with it considering I didn't want to talk about.

We both sat down and started eating.

"Thanks for making lunch," I said. "I've been working so hard today, I was dreading having to cook it."

"It is nothing." Zelda shrugged. "You have made a lot of food for me, and since you taught me yesterday I figured I'd make you lunch."

I smiled. "Well that was very thoughtful of you."

"Where do you work?" She asked me.

"I work at the local ranch. You know, kind of like a stable boy." I said sheepishly.

"I see..." Zelda said. "When will you be back home for good?"

"Probably not til dusk. I'll have to heard the cattle before it gets dark, than after that I'll be heading home."

"That's going to be a long time from now." She said sighing.

"Yeah."

She then perked up. "I'll go with you."

"Go with me?" I raised an eye brow. "I don't know..."

"And why not?" Zelda stammered. "You can teach me."

I sighed. "Well, I don't want you to be bored and alone all day... so okay."

She squealed with excitement. "I can work like you commoners do! I'm sure it won't be that hard anyway!"

I snorted. You have no idea, Princess.

After lunch, we made our way through Ordon Village.

We made conversation with a few people on our way, all of them calling her Bella. Which reminded me I hadn't told her about her new name. She gave me a disapproving look, and I'm sure she was telling me I could have picked a better name for her.

I shrugged. It's not like we could change it now.

Upon walking up to the Stables, Fado greeted us.

"Bout time you got back!" he grinned. "Who's your friend?"

"This is my cousin I was telling you about, Bella."

Zelda smiled, and Fado smiled and shook her hand.

"It's nice to meet you Ma'am."

"She wants to help us today."

Fado rasied an eyebrow. "Oh really? That's great! We could use some extra hands around here."

I chuckled. "Well she hasn't used her hands like this before, so it might not be such a good idea."

"Nonsense!" Fado shook his head. "We can find her something to do around here!"

Fado looked around, and then smiled. "She can milk the cow!"

Zelda winkled her nose, not liking the idea.

"I think that's a good idea!" I exclaimed.

"Good, because you're going to teach her!"

I sighed. Figures I'd get the hardest job.

Fado went back towards the stack of straw he had been sorting out. "Good luck, and call if you need anything!"

I nodded, taking Zelda by the hand. "Let's go."

We walked into the barn, and when the cost was clear, she spoke.

"I cannot do this..." She sighed.

"Yes you can!" I told her. "It's actually easy."

"Milking a cow? It doesn't sound like it."

I laughed. "The worst that could happen is you squirting milk in your face!"

"Gross!" She shouted.

I sat her down beside one of the cows we get the best milk from, and sat beside her.

"All right," I said, taking her hands.

"Take a hold of those utters there, and squeeze them firmly, but not too hard."

Zelda squealed in disgust when the milk came gushing out.

I rolled my eyes. "This is where milk comes from you know..."

"Then I will never drink it again!" She snarled.

Once we were about halfway into it, Zelda wasn't doing so bad. I still stuck around to make sure everything was in order. After milking the cows, I gave her an easier job. Sorting through the food the animals ate. I told her which food went in which bucket, and so on.

"I'll leave you to do that." I told her. "I need to help Fado out with some things, but when you're finished just come find us."

Zelda nodded. I could see that she'd never be doing this again.

I walked outside towards Fado.

"Well, she didn't kill the cow." I joked.

He laughed. "That's good news."

We went on doing out daily routines for about thirty minutes, until Fado finally broke the silence of our hard work.

"So, your cousin..."

I looked up, drenching in sweat from the hot sun. "Yeah?"

"Is she... single?"

I dropped my rake. "Uh..."

"Well, is she? I mean, I'm not trying to be too forward or anything... but she's beautiful."

"I thought you liked Ilia?"

Fado smiled. "I do, but I'll never have a chance with her since she's practically in love with you."

I went back to doing my work. "No, she's taken." I said coldly.

"Oh... okay. Worth a shot to ask I guess!"

We worked silently for the rest of the day. I couldn't understand why I got so jealous when Fado asked me if Zelda was single. I mean, he was just asking... and she was single... I think... and it wasn't exactly a lie... I don't even think a Princess could marry a stable boy, even if she wanted to. She deserved better...

Zelda came towards us when she was done with her work, and for the rest of the time she sat and watched us do ours. She and Fado made a lot of conversation, which bothered me. Fado even began to flirt with her slightly. That really bothered me.

Eventually, the sun came rolling down. Which told us it was time to herd the Cattle back into the barn.

"I'll do this Link," Fado suggested. "Why don't you go ahead and take Bella home. She looks tired."

I nodded. "Are you sure?"

Fado smiled. "Anything for this little lady."

Zelda smiled at Fado. I rolled my eyes in my mind. If she even thought about liking him, I'd have to claim her mentally insane.

We both got on Epona, and went towards the Village.

"That was... okay." Zelda said.

I smiled. "Just okay? You're meaning to tell me you didn't like working?" I tried to sound surprised, but Zelda could see through my sarcasm, and pushed my on the shoulder lightly.

"Don't be smart with me, Link."

I chuckled. "It's nice to hear you're calling me Link now."

She smiled. "Well, if I'm going to be a commoner for a while, I have to act like one!"

I nodded. "This is true."

We rode past my house, and I could tell Zelda was confused.

"We aren't going home right now." I said.

"Why not?"

"Because, I want to eat out tonight."

"Where are we going to eat?" She asked.

"A bar."

Zelda sighed. "You don't want to eat, you want to drink."

I looked back at her, and smiled. "You caught me."

She rolled her eyes in disapproval.

I chuckled. "What? Can't a man have fun once in a while?"

"If your idea of fun is drinking, then something is wrong with you!" She scowled.

I rolled my eyes. "Oh, whatever. Sounds like you need a drink yourself."

"I will not drink!"

"Why not?"

"It's against my morals!"

I laughed. "Morals huh? Well I guess there's no getting past that."

Zelda nodded. "Exactly."

"Well then, I guess you'll just have to sit there while I have all the fun by myself."

"Yes, you will."

I chuckled again. But in my mind I had wished Zelda would want to loosen up more... I mean, technically, she's not even a princess at the moment. Or at least to me, she wasn't. She was just a regular young woman in my eyes... a very beautiful one at that.

We made our way through Castle Town on foot after we reached the South Gate and dropped Epona off with the stable boy.

"I imagine we are going to Telma's bar?"

"Yes we are!" I said happily. "Your favorite place!"

She sighed.

The bar was busier than normal tonight. The town folk were scattered around the area drinking, laughing, dancing, and even singing. My favorite environment ever.

I walked hastily over to Telma, dragging Zelda behind me.

She smiled and greeted me. "Hey honey! What can I get you and your lady friend there?"

She didn't even recognize Zelda, which made her feel better inside I could see.

"I'd like a tall glass of ale, please. My friend would like water."

Telma raised an eyebrow. "Coming to bar, and not drinking?" She looked at Zelda astonished. "Of all nights not to!"

"What's that mean?" I asked her.

"Link, of all people you'd be the one to forget!" She scowled at me. "We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of this bar!"

My eyes widened. I couldn't believe I had forgotten. "I can't believe it's been that long!"

Telma laughed. "Me either honey. Seems like only yesterday I had just opened this place!" She looked around, admiring all her hard work she had put into this place.

I smiled. "Well then, I guess I'll have to keep the drinks coming since it's a special night for you!"

Telma laughed. "I'll have your Ale right up honey, just take a seat anywhere that's open."

I smiled, and walked Zelda up to two empty bar stools.

"I hope you do not intend on getting drunk tonight." She said sternly as we took our seats.

"And why not?" I asked. "Scared I'll try to make a move."

"Shut up!" She snapped.

It wasn't too long until Telma brought over my glass of Ale and Zelda's water. We both sipped at our drinks happily.

I took a big heavy sigh after gulping down my Ale. "That's the good stuff."

She rolled her eyes. "Addict."

"Hey, I'm not an addict. I'll have you know it's been a while since I've had Ale."

"That is hard to believe."

I pouted. "It's true."

Every time I took a sip, Zelda would give me the death stare. Which only made me drink even more just to piss her off.

"I want to know what is so great about this Ale!" Zelda announced as I was finishing my first glass and calling Telma over to order me another.

"Do you know?" I teased.

"Yes, I do." She answered back, crossing her arms.

"Well then, Telma give me two glasses of Ale."

Telma smiled. "Seems like your lady friend changed her mind. I'll be right back!" She walked off.

"I was just going to try yours, what if I do not like it?"

I shrugged. "I have a feeling you'll like it."

She raised an eyebrow. "How do you know?"

"Because everyone loves Ale."

As she always did when she thought what I said was stupid, and displeasing, she rolled her eyes. It wasn't too long until Telma came with both our Ales, sat them down, and told us to enjoy and drink as much as we liked.

I immediately started gulping it down. Zelda gripped the glass with both her hands. Examining it, smelling it, and finally sipped it.

"Like it?" I asked.

She started at the glass of Ale for a moment, then looked up at me, sticking her nose in the air. "It was fine."

I laughed. "I bet you loved it."

"Do not make the mistake of knowing what I like!" She snapped, sipping the Ale again, practically chugging it down.

"Easy on the alcohol, darling."

She stuck her tongue out at me, and drank again.

I smiled. At least she seemed like she was having a good time. I looked around, enjoying looking at all the people dancing.

"Hey,"I turned back at Zelda. "You wanna dance?"

"Dance? Why?"

I got up and walked towards her. "It'll be fun."

"I... don't know Link..."

I laughed. "Why not? I'm sure you've danced before! You're a princess!"

I held my hand out. "Come on. I won't let you fall."

She sighed, taking my hand. We walked towards the dancing area, where English Country Dancing was taking place, everyone was laughing, the ladies being twirled around in circles. I took both of Zelda's hands.

"I've never even seen these kind of dances before!" Zelda shouted to be heard from the music playing.

I smiled. "I'll teach you, it's okay. It's easy."

I told her where to put her feet, when to twirl, how we'd run around in circles together facing each other, all the moves. By the time the last song was being played, she had gotten the hang of it. We were laughing, Zelda was grinning from ear to ear, which pleased me.

"I can't believe I'm actually doing this!" Zelda laughed as we ran around each other.

I was laughing as well. "I told you it'd be fun!"

After the last song ended, we walked back to our table and began downing our drinks.

"Well, if it isn't my good friend, Link!" Shade smiled as I turned around to see who it was.

"Shade! It's been a while. Come, sit down with us!"

He sat town across from us, with his Ale in hand still smiling. "Surprised to see you back in Castle Town so soon."

I sat my drink down and chuckled. "You too."

He laughed. "Not many mysteries going on these days, other then that horrid attack that happened earlier this week."

I nodded. "Yes, it was odd."

Shade nodded. "I've been doing some investigating on it lately... still haven't found out where all this Bulblins are hiding."

I raised an eyebrow. "Hiding?"

"Don't you find it odd how they haven't been roaming Hyrule Field lately?" He asked.

I shrugged. "Well, I had my wonders, but I figured it was nothing."

He shook his head. "It's very, very odd." He took a sip of his Ale. "I've searched every region of Hyrule, and nothing. I just got back into town."

"I wish I knew what they were planning." I sighed. "The sooner we know, the better."

Shade nodded in agreement. "I think so, too."

I smiled, taking another sip of my drink. "Enough talk about this! Let's enjoy ourselves and what the night has to offer without thinking of these horrible things!"

Shade grinned. "I can agree to that, my friend."

We both toasted to that.

"I see you have a new friend hanging around," Shade said as he was sipping the last bit of his Ale, and me sipping mine as well.

"Yes," I nodded. "Pardon me not introducing her sooner. This is Bella."

Shade nodded. "It's very nice to meet you Bella, I am Shade."

Zelda nodded. "Yes, I know who you are."

He raised an eyebrow.

She smiled. "There's just a lot of talk about you and your adventures, that's all."

I knew she was lying, it was written all over her face. But luckily, Shade hadn't noticed.

All three of us talked, laughed, drank, and had a really good time. Shade eventually said his goodbyes after a couple of hours.

Everything seemed so fuzzy to me. I knew I was buzzed instantly after I stood up.

Zelda snorted, and I knew I must have stumbled a bit. "Having trouble there, Hero?"

I chuckled. "Just didn't realize how much I drank til' now... or you."

"Oh please!" She slurred. "The Hero of Hyrule, can't even handle his own alcohol!"

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, yeah. Mrs. Slurring Queen."

She looked at me like I was crazy. "I am not drunk!"

I grinned. "Didn't say you were."

She stuck her tongue out playfully at me, and I laughed.

Then there it was. A beautiful, slow, song started playing. And I could see the look in Zelda's eyes that she knew, and loved this song.

"Wanna dance again?" I smiled. "Surely you know how to dance to this."

Zelda nodded. "Take my hand like a Gentleman, Hero."

I chuckled, getting up, bowing my head to her, and she placed my hand in hers and we walked towards the dance floor.

I couldn't help but grin as I put a hand around her waist, another in her hand. She smiled as she placed one of hers in mine, as we began to dance slowly.

"I thank you for taking me here tonight, Link."

I smiled. "I wanted you to have a good time Princess..."

"Well I did. It was very nice." She giggled.

For the next few minutes we were silent. Looking in each others eyes. And then the feeling came over me, the same feeling I had the other night when I almost kissed her.

"Link."

"Yes?"

"Why didn't you kiss me last night?"

"I don't know."

"Do you want to?"

"I don't know."

Instantly, she let go of my hand and stopped.

"Am I not good enough for you?"

I stood silent, not understanding what she was trying to say.

"Well, am I?" Tears began running down her face, and her words were slurring.

I let out a sigh and rubbed my forehead from frustration.

"I'm not am I?"

"I didn't say that! Let's just... get out of here."

"No! You can tell me in front of all these people Link!" She shouted, leaving the room silent. "I want you to say it!"

"Say what?"

"That I'm not good enough for you!"

I sighed, taking her by the hand and walking her towards the door.

I dragged her out, with all eyes on her. Eventually, I picked her up because she was trying to run away from me. And I couldn't have a drunken princess running around Castle Town or my head would be on the chopping block.

"Let me go!" She screamed. "Just leave me alone!"

I rolled my eyes. "Zelda, you don't need to be anywhere right now except in the bed."

I was struggling myself to walk to the stables, My buzz turned into being drunk, and I couldn't even tell how late it was because everything seemed like it was spinning. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea.

Eventually I got to the Stables, paid more then I should have to the stable boy, but told him to keep the tip because I didn't even know how late he had waited for us to come get Epona, loaded Zelda up on her, and got myself up there in one piece.

I patted her on the head, and whispered in her ear. "Take us home girl."

Epona obeyed. It was a good thing she was so damn smart, or this time we probably would have fallen off a cliff.

The ride home seemed fast, even though Zelda and I were silently the whole way back. I could feel her eyes on me though, and I knew she was pissed.

Once we got to my house, I let Epona take herself to bed in the stables. Making sure she had enough hay and water to get her through the night. I picked Zelda up again and got her in the house and on the bed safely.

"I do not want to sleep in this." She slurred. "Give me some clothes."

I walked drunkenly towards the drawers and picked out a shirt for her.

"I need pants..."

I shrugged. "Don't have any. Need to take my clothes to the wash basin tomorrow."

Zelda rolled her eyes. "Turn around."

I did as I was told.

"Okay..." She said after a few minutes. I turned around and she was already in bed, turning from me.

I sighed heavily, taking off my shirt. And climbing into bed with her.

"Zelda, I'm sorry."

"It's fine Link. I'm sorry I made a big deal out of it. I mean, if you do not like me, it's fine."

I rolled my eyes again. "You have no idea..."

She turned and looked at me. "What do you mean?"

"You don't know how I feel. I haven't told you yet."

"Then tell me."

"It's hard to explain..." I crossed my arms, looking up at the ceiling.

"I don't understand how it's hard for you to explain how you feel. Is it because... I am a princess."

"I don't want to talk about feelings, okay?"

She sighed. "Fine."

A few minutes passed, and I could tell Zelda still wasn't asleep just as much as I was. I wanted to tell her how I felt... but I didn't know how. How was I suppose to tell her I liked her, when I've never even had these feelings for a woman... I didn't even know how to go about it, and I'd probably say the wrong thing anyway.

I turned towards her, and saw her staring at me.

I watched her stare, and she watched me stare.

"Don't look at me like that..." I whispered.

"Why not?" She said softly.

"Because it makes me want to kiss you..."

Suddenly, she rolled on top of me.

"Then do it..."

I bit my lip... not even thinking straight, I rolled on top of her, and pinned her down.

"You don't want me to do this..." I whispered in her ear.

"Why not?" She whispered back.

"If I kiss you... I won't be able to stop..."

"Then don't stop..."

I kissed her cheek softly. "This isn't a good idea..."

"I do not care what is right anymore." She sighed.

"Well I do," I said, getting off of her and rolling to my side of the bed. "You're much more than this, you're drunk, I'm drunk, and if we do kiss, I want it to be special. Not like this."

Zelda didn't talk to me after that. She was either asleep, or pissed at me. But I figured she'd thank me in the morning, if she remembered.

And she didn't remember. She even asked me what happened last night. Of course I lied, saying we had a nice evening, that she had too much to drink but we got home all right.

I started getting dress, Zelda just laid in the bed.

"You okay?" I asked.

She looked at me like I was an idiot. "Do I look okay? I feel horrible," she put a hand on her head. "and my head is throbbing."

I grinned. "That's what you call a hangover sweetheart."

She glared at me. "Do not call me that!"

I rolled my eyes. I liked her better drunk. She was really emotional, but at least she wasn't bitchy.

"I'm going to the farm now," I said as I was slipping my boots on. "want to come?"

She shook her head slowly. "I do not feel like doing anything."

I walked over to her. "I'll bring you something later for lunch that might cure that headache you have. Any special requests for lunch?"

"Just pick something." She said with her eyes closed.

"Okay," I said as I was walking towards the door. "I'll be going now!" I shouted to here from the upper floor.

She just groaned. I smiled to myself. Thanking the Gods that she didn't remember last night.

Work went fast, as usual. Most of it consisted of pushing the hay around, loading food in the buckets, and letting the cattle graze the fields while we did some work in the barn. When lunch rolled around, I came home and gave Zelda a herb that Sera said would cure her headache completely. I made some broth, chopped up the herbs and sprinkled them in. I had to make Zelda eat all of it, since "it tasted funny". I had asked her if she wanted anything else before I went but she shook her head and went back to sleep. It wasn't too long before the day was ending. Fado and I herded the cattle like we always did before sunset came, and Epona and I walked through town to go home.

"Link!" I heard Rusl's voice say.

I turned around and saw that he was running up to catch me.

"I was hoping you hadn't gone home yet!" He exclaimed as his run turned into a walk as he came closer to me.

"Yeah, what is it?" I asked tiredly.

"Don't forget tonight we are all having dinner together at the mayor's house."

I raised an eyebrow. "That's today?"

Rusl chuckled. "It is Wednesday."

Wednesday was it? I had almost forgot what day it was. "I don't know if that's a good idea... with Zelda."

Rusl shook his hands. "She'll be fine. Most of the village folk have seen her around, they don't even know she's the princess."

I sighed. I was hoping that would get me out of it. All I wanted to do was go home and sleep. I didn't even know how much sleep I had gotten last night. Judging by how tired I was, it didn't seem like much.

"Well, I guess let me put Epona back in the stable and get Zelda."

Rusl nodded. "We'll see you two there!"

I was really dreading this. I didn't even know if Zelda was feeling better from this afternoon.

I walked into the house sheepishly, and saw that Zelda was already dressed.

"I see you're feeling better." I perked up and smiled.

She nodded. "Yes, I do."

"Well, don't get too comfortable here." I said as I went up to the second floor to change my clothes. "We are having dinner tonight at the Mayor's house."

"The Mayor's house?" She asked.

"Yes," I said as I was putting a clean shirt on. "Mayor Bo. Every Wednesday we go over there to have dinner, talk about the Village, what people need to do to keep monsters out, all that good stuff."

"I see..."

I jumped down and sighed. "I'd like it if we didn't have to go. But if I don't, the whole Village will think something's wrong."

Zelda nodded. "Well let us go then."

I nodded as well. "Lets."

We made our way through the Village as night became to come. Everything was quiet, everyone must have already been there.

Walking up to the door, I made a good point to tell Zelda to work on not sounding so royal when she talked.

"How am I supposed to do that?" She asked. "I think I talk fine!"

"Yes you do, but just say as little as possible. If someone tries to make too much conversation with you, try not to turn into a big one. You get what I'm saying."

Zelda nodded sheepishly as I knocked on the door.

Only to be greeted my Ilia.

"Link!" She exclaimed, throwing herself at me. "You're late!"

I chuckled. "I know, I had to put on clean clothes and I'd almost forgotten."

She let go of me and turned to Zelda. "Oh Bella, It's so nice to meet you finally!"

Zelda nodded and smiled.

Ilia looked back at me. "Doesn't really talk too much does she?"

I shook my head. "She's a very quiet person at times. Plus, she's a little shy when she first meets people."

Ilia nodded. "Right," and looked at Zelda. "You don't have to be nervous! Who knows, we could become great friends!"

Zelda nodded and let out a simple "Thank you."

The three of us walked in and took our seats. Ilia sat on one side of me, and Zelda sat on the other. Rusl made a point to sit by Zelda. Everyone began sitting down, and conversing. I looked around the room. Not much had changed since I'd been gone all that time. This was the biggest house in the village, of course. It was also much newer. Nice wooden floors that seemed to be waxed regularly, A brick fireplace that sat just across from this room, staring at us like it was inviting us to sit by it, and of course all the family pictures of Ilia, Mayor Bo, and her Mother. Ilia's mother had died when she was only five years old. It didn't bother her much because she was so young when she died. Besides, Uli was like a mother to all of us who didn't have mothers... especially me.

Plates, forks, spoons, and knives were being sat in front of us by all the women that had prepared the meals. Soon the food came, and once we said our prayers to our three Godessess, we dug in.

"So Bella!" Ilia said. "Where are you from?"

Zelda sat silent for a moment, then looked up and smiled. "I'm from The Kingdom of Termina."

Ilia's eyes widened. "I heard that place is full of monsters!"

Zelda nodded. "It is, but I live in Clock Town. The monsters tend to stay out of that area."

"Do you have a ruler?"

Zelda shook her head. "The guards practically run everything around there, protection wise. I guess you could say in each place whoever roams it are their own rulers."

Ilia nodded in interest. Zelda was doing a good job of keeping her regal accent at bay.

I smiled as people began conversing with her, people would look at me and nod in approval. After dinner, everyone would come up to me and Zelda saying how nice of a girl she was.

Eventually, after a long night of being at Mayor Bo's house, we said our goodbyes and parted. I had no trouble sleeping this time, although Zelda did kick me out of the bed because I "was taking up too much room and I wouldn't stay on my side". But I was completely fine with sleeping by the fire. It calmed me and reminded me of the old days where I had no comfort but a fire.

A week went by, and Zelda had been spending most of her days with Ilia while I was working at the Farm. Of course, it wasn't Zelda's choice. I could tell every time Ilia was around Zelda wasn't too fond of it. But I figured it was like that with most females.

Another week went by, and I could see Zelda was getting anxious about being back home. I had finally decided to take her back there just to see how everything was going.

"You are really taking me home?" Zelda exclaimed, getting up from the chair.

I smiled. "Of course, I think it's about time we pay a visit to see what the guards know about the Bulblin attack, don't you think?"

Zelda nodded. "Yes, I do. I do not like being in the dark, and I want to do everything in my power to save my Kingdom!"

I nodded. "Well, then let's go!"