First of all can I thank all those people who reviewed the previous chapter? That support was very much needed for me to keep updating. All of the reviews were by guests and I'm happy with that. I received a lot of positive feedback and constructive criticism. Thank you to the person who pointed out the time mechanics. That's how I intended it to be like. I wanted to explore the design elements if I took that route so yes. Link technically lost his virginity at a ten year old soul and yes, that's why he may act childish sometimes. He has child soul in adult body. I'll try and improve the grammar although grammar and punctuation was never my forte. I'll try and include a more dramatic atmosphere. Thanks guys and keep sending me the reviews.

Malon's POV

Malon had just finished milking the cows and was carry three buckets full of milk to the front lawn of her house where her father would pick up two of the buckets and sell it off at the market. The last bucket would be their supply. She was concerned now, Link hadn't come back. Maybe he slept there?

She hoped that he was alright. The jealous feel was gone now. It had been replaced with deep sorrow and regret for what she had done to Link. Of course the princess would hug Link! It was common courtesy. But love had made Malon blind and caused her to do stupid acts. The effect love has on women! She thought. Secretly she hoped Link was grieved. Not in a selfish way but so she knew that he enjoyed her company. They had shared a kiss before, albeit awkwardly. He had also professed his love to her earlier. But did he really? That was yet to be answered in her mind.

Link's POV

Link's drunken state was gone now. Ahh, my bed is so big! So much space to roll around and…! He could feel his hand touching human skin. He opened his eyes and soaked in the sight he saw. Golden hair, smooth back, crown on a desk near the person…

Oh no, I did not.

It was Zelda who was next to him! He then realised he had no clothes on and that his tunic was sprawled on the floor. This is a dream; this is a dream, THIS HAS TO BE A DREAM! And that time he said it aloud. Zelda stirred next to him and said the words he dreaded: "did you enjoy last night Link, I certainly felt like I was in heaven!"

She beamed with happiness at him but the look he returned wiped the grin off her face. "What did you do to me Zelda!" he nearly screamed.

"Uh, uh, I, uh, sort of" she stuttered, surprised at his anger.

Link looked at her furiously and stormed over to his tunic. "Zelda, I thought you were my friend" he whispered, the words were barely audible but Zelda heard them as if someone was screaming in her ear.

Zelda's POV

She felt as if a knife had cut through her heart. I, I am his friend… right?

She knew Link hated her right now. She knew what she had done was wrong. Wrong? It was basically harassment! Link had his tunic on and had belted his sword and shield. Zelda gulped in worry. "I won't hurt you Zelda. Never in my life would I do that. I still care for you but only for Hyrule's safety now" Link said gruffly. He's acting very manly now isn't he? "How did it happen?" he spluttered. Zelda blushed a rosy red, "I, ah. I put heavy alcohol in your tea" she quickly said.

Link was positively in rage now. She had never seen the gentle person in that sort of anger before. Not even when he was fighting Ganon. He stared at her with narrow eyes. His usually calm blue eyes were now dangerously flashing. He turned around swiftly and walked out the door, slamming the door behind him. I've lost him….

She slumped back down to bed and wished she was never born…

Link's POV

How dare she make him drunk and sleep with him!

I detest Zelda now. I'm… not virgin anymore…

He knew he was going to have to tell Malon that sooner or later. Better to get it over and done with quicker. He was walking through the palace corridors, eyes downcast at the smooth red carpet. He walked out the courtyard. "Good day sir" he said through gritted teeth to the guards.

"Indeed, good day my lord" the guard replied. What did he just say!

Lord?

He greeted another guard, the guard replied with, "Good day to you, prince consort".

Prince consort! This had gone too far! Had the guards known!

Prince consort meant the lover of someone royal. The title prince consort was given when someone was expected to marry a royal person…. This only meant…

He walked past the guards as quickly as he could. When he was out of the castle he let out a shout of anger. People looked at him as if he was mad but he couldn't care less. He was extremely angry. Zelda had no right to… "Argh, never mind" he muttered. He avoided eye contact and walked out of Castletown. It was as if he had declared his love to Malon yesterday and now he had slept with Zelda! And yet I have no urge to neglect Malon and go with Zelda! Quite the contraire he noted. He quickly played Epona's song on his ocarina and Epona came galloping towards him. "Come on girl, to Lon Lon ranch we go!"

Malon's POV

She was leaning against the doorway to the ranch. She was waiting for Link, if he ever came back to the ranch… She stood up and searched Hyrule Field. Then she saw a horse riding towards the ranch, with a green clad man. Yes! He came back! She could barely hold in the ecstasy and ran to Link even though he was a few hundred metres away. Link jumped of Epona and swept Malon under his strong arms. He clutched her copper hair and held her close. Malon clung onto Link as if he were her most important possession. "I'm so sorry Link" she sobbed on his chest. "I'm the one who is sorry" he muttered with a catch in his throat. "I told so many horrible things! But I didn't mean them Link! Please forgive me!"

Link whispered in her ear, "you have nothing to apologise for, quite the opposite Malon, I will explain when we get back to the ranch."

Malon smiled and wiped her tears. Link held her up into the air and swung her onto Epona. Then he got on and Malon wrapped her arms around him. She wished that the ride had gone on forever…