Hey ready for some fluff? Let me know if you want Yin and Yang next or this next.
Chapter 2
Sparks in the rain
The protests had been getting worse. It was a tiny thread that kept her on the throne. She was running out of time. She had no idea whether or not the council would accept her proposal, but she did not want to be bound to a self obsessed noblemen.
The sooner she told him the better but at the same time such a thing could only hurt her.
Link was slow to trust, they had known each other for two years but he still barely would accept a simple walk. She loved him but how could he love her, forcing this on him could turn him away from her forever. No, she was overthinking this.
She scooted her chair out, "Alei, I'll finish the desk work later." Alei bowed as she exited her office in search of Link.
The sky was dark with clouds and not a star could be seen. Torches lined the barracks and the training yard. Recruits gathered watching.
As Zelda approached the training hall and entered. She watched through the crowds as Link faced off against a recruit. The recruit wore armor as required for bouts with real swords but Link had stripped of his armor of which he wore for show and kept his tunic and chainmail.
The recruit charged but was no match for Link. Zelda's keen eyes could tell Link was elongating the fight for the recruit, finally after a few minutes he had the recruit sprawled on the ground.
"Good fight, try for some more offense, armor and a shield won't last forever." Link sheathed his sword and sat down, from his pouch he took a water skin and drank.
Zelda walked over to Link and sat next to him. Upon seeing her the recruits cleared out. "You are so good with them, Eagus would not be as kind." Link laughs, "I was never formally trained but it's easier for everyone to learn at their own pace."
Zelda looks forward, "Indeed," Link sighs, I miss the exhilaration of battle strangely enough. Being your bodyguard is better than a goat herder but it's not really action oriented, actually it's to prevent any action at all."
"What if I promoted you to secondary? You could train the recruits and work with a sword."
Zelda had to admit she wasn't anxious to get rid of him, she liked having him to herself and knew if he agreed she would have to keep an eye on the female recruits.
Link looked at her and smiled, genuinely smiled. It melted her heart. "Really? I'd love that Princess. I'm honored." She smiled back at him and stood. "Sir Link of Hyrule I, Princess Zelda promote you to Secondary giving you all the rights, honor, and prestige deserving of such a role." Link bowed his head, "Thank you Princess."
She would have to tell Eagus about him, Eagus admired the hero and wouldn't admit it out loud, he would be ecstatic about having him around.
"I have something else to talk to you about and also we should head back." Link nodded, "Of course." He picked up his sword and shield and nodded to her.
They walked to the door and heard the pitter patter of the rain. Zelda exhales, "We'll have to run." "Wait, I have a solution." Link pulls his hat off of his head and hands it to Zelda, " Tuck your hair into it and put it on. Zelda almost melts. As they walk back, Link looks at her, "so what were you going to talk to me about?" Zelda can't ruin this moment, she just couldn't. "A discussion for another time I think." Link nods and they continue.
"Here we are Sir Link," Zelda smiles and gestures at his door. Link moves to turn the doorknob and then turns abruptly. "Again, thank you, your highness" He presses a kiss against her gloved knuckles and with a smile, slips into his room. Zelda blushes and turns away. She wanted to be composed but the man she loved, who may even turn out to be her husband almost kissed her, sparks were flying.
I hope all you ZeLink shippers screamed just then. I am loving this rewrite and I hope you are too. These two will be so cute together but none of you know how evil I am.