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Okay! I did it! I had much planned for this chapter, but somehow it got out of hand and I only managed to write like one quarter of my plans. It´s like this damn story has a life of its own... *Sigh* I guess in the next chapter... This chapter isn´t that long because of that. The rest didn´t really fit... But in return I updated faster than last time!

Anyway! I was very happy, because of the wonderful reviews I got from you. Your support really keeps me writing. The last chapter wasn´t as clear as I hoped it would be, so I tried to make the whole situation Midna is in more understandable.

But now I proudly present Chapter 9! Have fun reading and don´t forget to review!

Chapter 9

Midna PoV

Cryptic message from the last chapter:

A way will open, but only one of the royal family can open it.

He must remain in the land of shadows, in order to avoid losing the way.

These last sentences were that what had destroyed all my hopes of seeing Link again. I was the last royal member, except for my baby, but it wasn't born yet, and I was needed to keep up the link between the realms. It was either me sending my baby to Link or my baby sending me to Link. But I guess even I am not selfish enough to do that.

I knew Nuvra was right when she said that our first priority was getting my baby to Link, so I have to remain here and send my baby to Link, but I couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed that I couldn't go there, too.

The whole time I had hoped, that, if we found a way, I could be with Link and the baby. I hoped, we could be a family.

I know that was really naïve, because even if I went to Hyrule someone had to manage things here. It wasn't like I could just go away, live my dream and let anyone else handle being queen or princess, that was running, at the moment, only in my blood. In the best case scenario, I would be a part-time mother. Why couldn't I have a brother or sister who would take my place as ruler? Then I could live a happy life as Link's wife with my baby. It had been only wishful thinking to be with Link and the baby for my whole life.

But right now I had to concentrate on getting my baby out of harm's way. For that I needed a clear head.

"Midna? Are you okay?" Nuvra asked worried. "Do you need to lie down for a bit? I'll continue looking for clues leading to our new mirror. But when we got the connection, we still have to solve the non-light-resistant-problem for the little one."

I looked at Nuvra and sighed. I hadn't told her of my baby, but I guess there had been no hiding it from Nuvra. When she said that our first priority was my baby. I was shocked and frightened that other's would come to the same conclusion as Nuvra did, but Nuvra was intelligent and spend much time with me. I even feared that Nuvra would tell the Council, but I banished this thought out of my head. This was me being over-protective. Nuvra was a loyal friend, the most loyal friend I had in the Twilight Realm. And I felt bad I didn't tell her of my baby's origin, because I was afraid, to lose her and, because of that, the baby.

Should I tell her? It was the least I could do for her, she was helping me so much. She always knew what to do to cheer me up, what I wanted to eat, when I was not feeling well or what I needed the most at the moment. It was really disrespectful to leave her in the dark and let her worry about another problem that she didn't need to worry about.

"Nuvra. There is something you should know. About the baby." I began.

She looked at me with a questioning glance: "And what would that be, Midna? You know you can tell me anything, I'll always be on your side. Pinky-promise."

"That's what I was worrying about. I'm afraid that after telling you this you won't be my friend any more and then I honestly couldn't go on. Nuvra, I need you. I just can't lose you, too." I whispered and turned away while cursing these stupid hormones, that always make me say things I would never say.

She sat down next to me: "You won't lose me, I won't abandon you. But it is quite insulting that you think so little of me, Midna. Even if the baby was Zant reincarnated I would still support you, because I know that you won't endanger anyone."

"Thank you." Nervously I looked around the room to see if the soundproof barrier was still intact. "Okay. Let me begin at the beginning. You know when Zant took over I saved the worlds with the Sacred Beast, right?"

Nuvra only nodded to let me continue.

"Well. The Beast wasn't what the legend said it was, but a Hylian, cursed to turn into a wolf when exposed to Twili magic. In their realm he was the godsend hero, bearer of the Triforce of Courage. His name was, no, is Link. A simple caring goat-herder of a tiny village. And he is the man I love and... the father of the baby."

At first Nuvra didn't say anything and just stared at my disbelievingly. "Seriously now?"

I just nodded and waited for her reaction.

"That was all?" She laughed relieved.

Now I was dumb-stuck. That was all? Wasn't she angry at me to love a damn light-dweller? Had she just accepted the fact that the Twilight Princess loved the goddesses' favourite hero from the Light World? No way! Even Nuvra couldn't be that accepting, right? She was a good friend but still a Twili at heart. A Twili, that despised the goddesses.

"He saved us, right? That means he is a good boy. I mean, not every light-dweller has to be bad and spoiled and egoistic. You said it yourself. He was cursed. He fought Zant. By all means I am greatly indebted to this Link. I can't let any prejudices cloud my judgement. Seriously I thought you were bearing a monster or you were raped, the way you acted, when you began to tell me about you secret. I thought you had committed a mortal sin. But I understand why you were hesistant to tell anyone. The council would demand for the little one to be killed. But we'll have none of that, right, Midna?"

"You know, Nuvra." I said while hugging her. "You are the best friend I ever had. I don't know how I could ever repay you for this."

"Hmm you could start by ordering me a Sandwich- Twilian Style, the one we saw in the sacred cooking-book. I'm starving." she pointed out with mock seriousness and rubbing her exposed stomach.

I laughed and nodded. "I'll go get you one."

"Good." She said while I got up. "While you are at it. Get us some water, the carafe is empty!" She waved with the carafe like a drunken man. "I really need some boost for my brain to start coming up with solutions. You wouldn't believe how many calories thinking burns! that's why at least half of the councillors are so fat, no brain activity detected! Now go and you may only come back with a sandwich and some water!"

I responded with a mock curtsey. "Just tell me, who was the princess again?"

Nuvra just giggled, waved it off and looked into another book to see what the cryptic message meant.

Link PoV

I couldn't sleep.

It was dark outside, Sera's cat, Link (I still couldn´t get over the fact that she named her cat after me!), was out and sang too the moon. Meow, meeeooow! I would gladly join him, but couldn't, because I couldn't risk going into wolf-mode at the moment.

I couldn't sleep.

An owl hooted in a tree nearby, singing with Link, the cat, to the moon. Meow, meeeow, hoot, hoot.

I couldn't sleep

The frogs joined them with their quaking-noises. Meow, meeeow, hoot, hoot, quack, quackle, quack. Their melody usually didn't bother me, in fact usually it worked like a lullaby.

I couldn't sleep.

I couldn't sleep, because of a new member participating in their nighly song. They were located in my cellar, named Ezio and Branko. Those two snored. Meow, meeeow, hoot, hoot, quack, quackle, quack, knunchhhh, KNUNCHHHHH, KNUNCHHHHH!

Groaning I rolled onto my left side and covered my ears with everything I could. My pillow, my blanket, my hands. KNUNCHHHHH! It didn't matter what I tried, it didn't help. The sounds of their snoring penetrated even the thickest defenses I had put up. I even tried counting goats, but it didn't help. So I lay wide-awake and had nothing to do to prevent thoughts of Midna.

How is she?

What is she doing right now?

Is she still thinking of me?

Did she find someone else?

Does she still love me? Did she ever love?

Why did she...

KNUNCHHHHH!

Growling I threw the pillow to the kitchen. I only want my peace! Shut up!

KNUNCHHHHH

Angrily stomped to the ladders and got out of my own house. I couldn't believe it. They were here not longer than a day and they already kicked me out of my own house. I jumped down from the platform and went to Epona.

I lay down next to her and let sleep finally claim me.

I woke up because someone shook me awake: "Link? Wake up!"

Groggily I opened my eyes and sat up: "What is it?"

"What are you doing out here?"

"Sleeping." I yawned while rubbing my eyes, seriously I needed more sleep. I was so tired.

Ilia looked at me worried. "And why couldn't you do it in there. The wolf is still out there. You could have been hurt by it."

"You have not heard them snore. It was horrible. Any second longer in there and I swear I would have gone insane. I'd rather be eaten by that wolf than hear one more snoring person in my life!" I stretched and felt my joints popping into place. A content grin slipped on my face. Much better.

"Gross, can't you do that while no one is in hearing reach? Anyway it can't be that bad."

"Go in and hear for yourself." I mumbled and lay back down.

"Okay. I would have done that anyway. Uli asked me to deliver some juice that helps with morning sickness."

My head perked up at that. Morning sickness? "She's not in their vomiting, right?"

"It could be possible, why?"

"If that's the case, I'm not going in there any more. Vomit reeks for months and I'm not putting up with vomit on top of snoring!" I stood up and ruffled my hair. Since I turned into a wolf my senses have gotten better. It has pros and consand now I am definitely experiencing a huge drawback. What have I done to deserve this? I better get accustomed with sleeping on the floor again.

"Stop being such a baby." Ilia snickered and went up to the ladder. "My dad snores like King Bublin and you don't see me whining and sleeping outside on the cold, hard floor."

"Tch, like you ever heard King Bublin snore." I turned away and went to Epona. "You go in there. Epona and me are going to the spring. It's time for the weekly morning bath!"

Together we went to the spring. Epona went ahead, while I stripped to my under-wear and took the brush. I joined Epona, but when I got near enogh she began jumping around and splashing water everywhere. Laughing I splashed water at her what earned me a delightful neigh. When both of us were dripping wet, the splashing creased and I rubbed Epona's back gently with the brush, then I brushed her neck and her legs. When I finished my hairy was already dry from the warm morning sun.

I loved morning bathes, because nothing could spoil them.

"So this is where you Ordonians bath." I heard Ezio´s annoying voice behind me. "Not that bad, I guess, but nothing beats a tub. It's much more civilised."

Well, Ezio could spoil everything

"And what are doing here, if bathing here is so primitive?" I spat.

"Wow, ill-tempered even early in the morning? Did you not sleep well?" Ezio mocked and took off his shirt.

"Oh. I did sleep well, after getting out of your snoring ear-shot. Seriously how can you snore louder than King Bublin." I replied as I regarded his torso. "Wow. You two not only sound alike but you even look alike!"

"Are you comparing me to that monster? How would you know? A little goat-herder like you would never survive even catching a glimpse of King Bublin, because he is a cruel monster!"

"Oh I had my fair share of encounters with him. And when you get to know him better and talk to him he isn't such a bad guy." I smiled. It had been quite a shock that he could speak, but after that he was quite helpful.

"It can talk? Ha and I'm Princess Zelda!"

"No really. I was quite shocked myself. But really you two are very much alike, perhaps you even smell alike? No I don't want to know."

"Are you looking for trouble?" Ezio asked while curling his fists.

"Perhaps." I responded and rolled my shoulder, the spring-water had already done its wonders and now it was as good as new. "Come and show me what you've got!"

Midna PoV

It has pros and cons being a princess. But always getting what you want and not be questioned is a big plus. The kitchen staff is always very generous when I go there to get something to eat. Although our food stock leaves a lot to be desired, they always try to accomplish making my wished-for dishes, that were getting stranger each passing day.

Now, after another worthwhile kitchen visit, I set out for the library with a carafe water, a twilian-styled sandwich and spiced-shadow fruit with fish floating next to me, thanks to my magic. At a corner I nearly bumped into Kenad, the ever-annoying councillor, who loved to pry into my affairs. I hated his attitude and right now I wasn´t in the mood to talk to him.

"Princess! What an honour to see you. If I am allowed to ask why are you wandering in the hallways?" he asked with his slimy voice.

"Can't I go and grab a snack at the kitchen in my own castle? If you would excuse me? I'm busy" I spat and strode past him. Please, don't let him see the suspicious food because I can't let him get suspicious. If he found out about the baby it would be the baby's doom.

"A spiced-shadow fruit with fish? A rather odd choice for a princess." Kenad commented and followed me. Damn the goddesses! Why did he have to notice it? Why had it to be Kenad I ran into, not a dumb Councilor or a servant, that wouldn't ask questions? I need an excuse! Think Midna, think! "Wouldn´t a spiced-shadow fruit salad with tree-juice be more appropriate?"

I laughed nervously. "I am trying out new dishes. Wouldn't it be wonderful if I discovered a new delicious, cheap dish to cover our food expenses?" How can I cast him off? The more time I spend with him the more will he get suspicious and there is no way I'm leading him to the library. That would arise many suspicions!

"That would be wonderful indeed, but what does it look like if the princess herself is experimenting?" He asked and headed towards my chambers. There I could lose him! Just pretend to go to the toilet.

"It looks like I actually care for my kingdom and not sit the whole day around doing nothing. This is my way of serving the kingdom." I got to the door leading to my chambers. "If you would excuse me I have private business to attend to. And you should go back to work." I replied with a smile.

Kenad nodded and went away. Safe, for now. I quickly closed the door behind me and exhausted leaned against it. I was at risk when meeting one of the Council. One little slip-up could mean the end of my baby. And now that it was getting obvious it was getting even more difficult to hide my pregnancy.

There you guys have it. There wasn´t really a plot with the Link PoV and I don´t like that. Next chapter will be better! I promise! ... Let´s hope.

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