Catharsis came in many forms. For Zelda, one of the many things that she enjoyed was sharing what she had learned from her studies over the years with others. As intimidating as it was initially to be teaching a room full of students, when she returned after all that transpired with Ganondorf, the routine she had before fell into place as before.
"That's the end of lessons for today. Remember to bring in a sample of your favorite food to share with the class in celebration of completing our unit on cultivating ingredients that nourish." Zelda smiled as the excited chatter of the children filled the room. One of the youngest came to give her a big hug around the waist before darting outside to join her brother.
The assorted papers and books she had been using for her lesson plan were slowly gathered and organized into two stacks. She would need another book or two to build upon her current lessons within the next week if the children kept the same pace. But that wouldn't be difficult. She had a stack of tomes at the house, as well as multiple others at the castle that would simply need to be sorted and brought to Hateno. At least that would cover the basic nutrition portion. She had the studies from the Hyrule Historia in hand as well. Perhaps she should include more emphasis on Hylia and why she remained the revered goddess of eld.
"You're losing your touch, Princess."
Zelda jumped and let out a yelp at the sudden voice behind her. Her hand covered her heart in a feeble attempt to slow the rapid beating now in her chest. Link had, once more, managed to sneak up on her while she was musing over the lessons. And he showed no remorse, if his smirk was any indication. "Link! When did you get up here?"
"Just in time to dodge the stampede down the stairs. I thought you were going to be downstairs today?" He took the books from her and walked over to file them on the shelf unbidden.
"We were for the early part of the day, but we finished the section talking about planting seeds and the importance of checking soil for moisture content before simply watering it." Zelda set the papers neatly on the corner of her desk and looked over at him with shining eyes. "You should have seen it, Link! They had such a serious look on their faces while they were inspecting the seeds!"
"I can imagine. From the time I've spent with them, they're rather excitable and expressive. Did the situation with–"
"Oh, that's all resolved. I spoke with Sefaro and kindly informed him that if he did not apologize to Karin before our meal break was over, I would be paying a visit to his mother to discuss his behavior. I would say it was rather effective."
Link chuckled and turned to face her, leaning against the bookcase. His blue eyes were brightened by the green tunic he wore, and Zelda couldn't help but breathe a faint sigh. Her lover was handsome all the time, but when he was dressed like the legendary heroes for which he was named, she couldn't help but be even more attracted to him.
She realized belatedly that he had asked her a question that she had failed to hear, and she blushed when he smirked at her. "W-what did you say again?"
"So distracted by my handsome face that you didn't hear a word I said, huh?" he teased. "I was asking, what's on the list of lessons for this coming week now that you're finishing your section on food and nutrition?"
"I thought it only fitting to follow up nutrition with how the body works with each of the different systems, beginning with digestive. A couple days on each one should be fine. I'm rather excited, actually. I haven't been able to utilize the textbooks I studied since before the Calamity. I reread them when we returned after Ganondorf, and I've been looking forward to teaching what I know."
"Oh?" Link slipped his arms around her waist from behind. "I didn't learn a lot about those. Didn't need to teach a young knight about much beyond reading, writing, and fighting. I didn't need to know more than the basics of how the body worked as far as taking care of it."
"Does that mean you need a lesson too?" Zelda shuddered when his warm lips pressed against her neck. "What part are you wanting to learn about?"
"Mmm. Whatever part is going to give me the closeness to you that we both want right now," he whispered. "What affects your breathing. Your heart rate. Anything."
"How about reproductive," she suggested while turning in his arms to face him. "It includes lovemaking."
"I like the sound of that. Shall I whisk you home then or–" The words were cut off by her lips covering his.
She didn't let up with her needy kisses, pressing her body against his so she could feel his arousal straining in his pants. "I can teach here, if you'd like."
"Mmmm. Naughty school teacher, teasing her lover in her classroom. That's enticing. Is it fitting for the lesson?" Link murmured in her ear.
"It could be, if that's your desire."
Link's hands slid down her sides all the way to her thighs and the hem of her skirt. "Then tell me about it. Teach me, Princess. I'm all ears."
"Kiss me first," she requested. Her arms wrapped around his neck to keep him close, not that it was needed. She moaned softly when he complied then slipped his tongue in her mouth to deepen the caress.
"Is this what you wanted, Princess?" Lips were on her jaw, then her neck again. Gentle yet unrelenting.
"Yes." Zelda panted when they were forced apart to breathe. "You know how a man and woman are joined. Male and female, together."
"Of course. It's the basics for reproduction, regardless of species. I've seen horses breeding. And Goddess knows how many times we've made love to each other now. I'm acquainted with that part."
Her dress was being pulled up over her head and set on her desk, leaving her in underwear, brassiere, and boots. Link's tunic followed in short order.
"Good. As people, we get enjoyment out of such activities. I'm not sure that I can say the same about other creatures. But as for you and I? We can share pleasure over and over, as well as utilizing it for its main purpose."
"The main purpose being…?" he asked.
Zelda's breath caught when his hands were on her hips, guiding her to sit on the solid wooden desk. "To–" Coherent thoughts left her mind when he tugged her panties off and crouched to lovingly caress her folds with his fingers. "Ahhh!"
Link nuzzled the inside of her thighs, and lightly kissed either side before slowly licking her slit from bottom to top. When he repeated the motion, Zelda moaned and shifted her hips closer to the edge of the desk in silent encouragement.
Her head rolled back when he pleasured her in earnest, burying his tongue deep inside her dripping folds. He was so talented in his endeavors to bring her pleasure, be it with his fingers, his tongue, or his member. Zelda was spoiled, and there was no reason to think otherwise. Nowhere was that more proven when she was at his mercy, and enjoying his mouth.
His lips latched around her sensitive bud and he kissed it, bringing an involuntary cry from her throat. "Link!"
He chuckled, the sensation sending further warmth down her spine while he licked and teased her. But she couldn't hold back when he intentionally sucked harder, bringing her release with a moan that she muffled with her hand out of habit. Her chest heaved, her breasts straining against her bra, and face flushing thanks to the heat of reaching her climax.
Her lover pulled his mouth away after a few moments when her writhing slowed. She looked down, only to see brilliant blue eyes gazing up at her with love and adoration.
"Now, then. What were you trying to say about the lesson?" Link teased. He rolled to his feet and leaned in for another kiss. "Or did I distract you beyond your ability to teach?"
"Not at all." Zelda sighed, and cupped his cheek in her hand. "The reason for intimacy between a male and a female is for the sake of creating another life. For reproducing to ensure the species doesn't die out. It takes both the seed of a man, and the egg of a woman to come together. That creates a child."
"And something about the way a woman's body works allows that but also gives you the monthly bleeding?" Link clarified. He didn't appear to be disturbed by the explanation she gave.
"Yes. There are only a few days every month where a young woman may conceive. Otherwise, she may enjoy lovemaking without bearing children. Link, please, I want to be joined with you. Make love to me," she softly requested.
"As you wish, Princess."
Zelda couldn't tear her eyes from her lover while he undid his pants to pull his hard member free and lightly stroke it twice before aligning himself with her and easing himself into her. She moaned softly and wrapped her legs around his waist. When he leaned in for a kiss, she refused to let go when he tried to pull away. She hugged him tightly and rested her head against his shoulder. "You're too good for me."
"Not at all," he countered. It took him a few seconds to establish his rhythm, but then he settled into regular thrusts at a pace that had the couple both making quiet sounds of pleasure. "Is that the extent of the lesson, Princess?"
"Yes. Well, no, actually. I…" she paused to choose her words carefully. "I didn't take my potion this morning. I want you to give me your seed, Link. I want to create our child, as a proof of our love."
Link paused, his blue eyes searching her face. "Are you sure, Princess? I want a family with you, but don't you think the timing is wise for–"
"After all that we've endured, I have no desire to risk losing a chance to spend the rest of our lives together. I had no siblings, and I want nothing more than an opportunity to ensure we have time for me to birth several children before being too old to properly play with them and enjoy their formative years."
His face softened and he kissed her deeply. "You don't need any further reason than that, Princess. My heart has always been yours, and I can't wait to raise a family with you."
Zelda eagerly returned the caresses. His lips were more tender, more loving than usual. She knew she wasn't imagining it. There was a difference in his demeanor. In both of theirs. The desire for simple intimacy had been trumped by a need to prove their love for each other. And she prayed to the Goddess for her lover's virility, as well as for her own fertility. The peace that flooded through her offered hope that their lovemaking would prove to be successful - if not in this particular time, then during another dedicated time spent in Link's tender embrace.
"Zel." His voice broke through her silent musings.
She cocked her head slightly when she realized he had slowed. "What is it?"
"As much as I love having you on the desk like this, I'd prefer to be laying with you instead for an occasion like this." He awkwardly rubbed the back of his head and leaned back, giving her another eyeful of his toned, scarred chest. "Can we shift to the floor, Princess?"
A giggle slipped from her lips before she could stop it. His look of surprise at her reaction was priceless. "You didn't need to ask, Link. I'll always follow your lead."
"Hey, now you're stealing my line!" he countered with a fake pout. "A loyal knight should always be a couple of steps behind his Princess."
"Beside me is where you belong."
"As you wish, Princess."
Zelda whimpered when he picked her up with ease and laid her down on the plush rug at the front of the room. He didn't immediately go back to being inside of her. No, Link was content to take his time and return to kissing and nibbling on her neck while she giggled and gasped.
"I love you, Zelda," he whispered, his breath warm in her ear.
Heat rushed through her and she sighed in contentment. "I love you too. After all that our love has endured, I can't fathom a world without you by my side, faithfully loving and supporting me. I can't stop loving you, Link! I know I shall continue to do so, now until the end of time."
"Well, let's hope time doesn't end soon. We've had quite enough adventures through time, haven't we?" Link chuckled.
"More than enough."
The conversation naturally ended there when Link guided himself back inside of her. Zelda's arms went back around his neck while he found a rhythm that fulfilled them both. The faint hum of pleasure from his throat combined with the moan of his name. She couldn't help it. He was so good to her, and moment by moment, he was keen to prove it with all that he had.
His hand slid up her thigh and hooked her right leg around his waist. "How long have you considered this?"
"Attempting to conceive? For several months now. It first crossed my mind about a month after our return from… everything," Zelda admitted. She arched her back, pushing herself further against his waist and onto his cock. "I was afraid you would think it too early so I held my tongue until I felt the timing was more appropriate."
"I wouldn't have said 'no' even then. Your happiness and safety are of the utmost importance to me. It brings you joy to think about, and thus it puts me in a similar state."
Further words weren't needed after that. Not when Link's head lowered and he focused on her breasts while making love to her. Zelda's skin was covered in goosebumps from his warm breath. Her heart pounded from the exertion, and her chest heaved, spurring him on.
Her eyes closed when she approached her release. The heady sensation from being joined with her lover, her Link, was an experience she never wanted to forget. In the midst of all they had endured together, for a brief season, the memories had become dulled. But now they were both restored in mind, body, and spirit. They lived in the proper timeline, together. And Goddess willing, they would remain there for the rest of their days.
Coherent thoughts faded when he hit the sweet spot inside of her that had her shivering in pleasure. Her breath came in pants, and she murmured her lover's name. "Link. Oh, Link!"
His smile was evident in his voice though he moaned rather than speaking. He was unrelenting, hitting the same spot over and over again until Zelda could take no more. She cried out his name aloud when her orgasm washed through her body. The warmth of his seed filled her in the midst of the euphoria. Peace settled in her chest, and Zelda peeked at her lover through half-closed eyes.
Link's hair was loose around his shoulders, and his blue eyes closed. His face was a few inches from hers, and his lips were parted as he exhaled, coming off his own release. He blinked and met her gaze, catching sight of the sweet yet playful smile on her face. "What is it?"
"You didn't even notice," she giggled.
His brow furrowed as he straightened "What did I– Hey! When did you steal my hair tie?"
"A few moments after you moved us to the floor. Frankly, I anticipated you noticing far sooner. I must have distracted you more than I thought," Zelda teased. "The loyal knight is losing his touch if the Princess can steal one of his belongings without notice."
Link let out a long-suffering sigh. "In my defense, I was attending to the needs of my Princess. My focus was not on myself. Though I shouldn't be surprised. This is becoming a habit, isn't it, Zel? Next you'll be trying to steal my belt or something more obvious."
"Not at all. The hair tie is something I can utilize. I have my own belts, thank you."
"You have your own hair ties too!"
"Yes, but they are not blue, nor are they yours," Zelda emphasized.
Another sigh. "Very well, Princess. What's mine is yours, and always will be. May I have it back before we head back to the house?"
Zelda pretended to think about it for a moment, then shook her head with a playful grin. "No. I shall be keeping it until tonight. Perhaps you can attempt to steal it back without my knowledge."
Link helped her sit up, then pulled out so he could gather up their clothes and use a handkerchief to clean up from their activities. Zelda's eyes remained on him while her hands went to the back of her neck to pull her hair up. "Maybe this is another lesson for you, Link," she mused aloud.
"What's that?" His head came up to look at her in curiosity.
"Regardless of where we are, or the state of our family, your Princess will attempt to keep you on your toes. You've taught me that life is more fun when you remember to take opportunities for laughter and simple pleasures. Now I will remind you of those lessons by utilizing them whenever I have the opportunity to catch you off guard. And when we have our children," Zelda paused to rest her hand on her flat stomach, "then we shall teach them as well. Life is too short to be spent with your head down in books rather than enjoying what the Goddess has blessed us with in Hyrule."
"Amen, Zel." Link knelt and offered her a hand, just as he had many times before.
Zela took it, naked though she was, and allowed him to assist her to her feet and be guided into a hug against his chest. This was where she belonged. In the arms of her beloved Link, now and forevermore.