Days I Treasure

Part 1

                        Link's POV:
I had done it, 4 weeks ago I was given a mission to save her at all costs. Today I did it, saved the girl I treasured more than anything else in the world, Zelda.

She looked just as beautiful, if not more than, 100 years ago. She was talking, I heard her even though I wasn't paying attention. She hadn't turned around, even though I was quite sure she was sneaking glances.

She turned around with what I thought was hope in her eyes. "May I ask, do you really remember me?" "I'm sorry Zelda but-" I was promptly cut off by her passing out.

"No, no NO! This can't be happening! Just because of a stupid joke!" I cried. "Where can I go? Not a stable, she needs privacy... how about her father's cabin? That'll work!" I mused.

"Please be alright, Zelda, I can't lose you..." I muttered with a single tear dripping down my face. I can't fail now... I have to keep moving.

With that thought in my head, I pulled the Shekiah Slate and tapped a blue cave icon. The Shrine of Resurrection. I held her close, and silently prayed to Hylia there would be no complications with transporting 2 people at once.

I took a deep breath and focused on the disappearing blue strings. Please be okay, please be okay, please be okay! That's all I thought as the strings disappeared, flying into the air.
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The strings reappeared in that familiar, yet distant hall. Ominous, yet comforting. As I reappeared I thought about going to the bomb or statis shrine.

But I didn't want to risk transporting 2 people at once, or any guardians. And it would be hard to climb down a cliff, or paraglide with two people.

I would just carry her there, bridal style. That would be nice... no not now, definitely not now. I then thought about the wall, I'm not tall enough to lift her over, but I can try.

I walked over and tried to push her over the edge, but failed but a few inches. "Curse my shortness!" I muttered.

I could statis her? No, it might not work, or even hurt her... no! No more harm will come to her. I won't allow it, it'll come to me instead.

How about, of course! Those boxes! They have to work! I walked over and started pushing a box over to the wall, Zelda still in my arms. One could wonder if I'd ever let go.

As I stood on the box and rolled her over the edge, I took a second to admire her beauty. She was brighter and more beautiful than the sun. And she was even more valuable.

Shaking my head, I picked her up and continued on. I paused looking over the edge at Hyrule, I'll have to show her this later. I continued down the old stone path, once magnificent, now old and forgotten.

This was true for most of the Plateau. I hoped she wouldn't be upset and blame herself even more. I hated when she did that, it made me sad, and sometimes, even angry.

It hurt me more than I'd like to admit. Maybe someday I'd admit it, along with a certain feeling I felt when near her. Or really even thinking about her, she couldn't feel the same, right?

I brushed these thoughts off with a shake of the head, all that mattered was her safety. As I walked down the path, I saw many familiar things.

Where I'd fought his first chu-chu, first bokoblin, and where he first swam. They were quite pleasant to think about, the only thing on his mind was how pretty the girl's voice was.

As I walked by the birch, I froze, remembering the Lynel here. I turned and saw it wasn't there, maybe there weren't any monsters left.

I took a deep breath and continued walking, with the familiar cabin while the sun set for the day. I looked at it, gold orange and purple. Beautiful.

She was still more beautiful, though. By Hylia, why do I keep thinking of this? It was true though, she was incomparable to anyone beautiful, or anything for that matter.

I walked by the last of the birch trees and entered the clearing. I rushed to the campfire, deciding to skip dinner. I was incredibly hungry, but she was more important.

I laid her on the bed and watched her shiver, I didn't have a blanket but my tunic would do. I slipped it on her, and she grabbed it like a hawk to its prey.

She shivered, but less, I smiled at this before deciding to sleep on the floor. I could do it near the bed, to keep her safe of course.

I didn't, however, anticipate her to grab me and pull me on the bed, was she really asleep? I felt my face heat up as I realized how tight her grip was.

She stopped shivering, it was way less cold now, for both of us. I think that was the warmest I have ever been! It made me happy, I almost smiled. I decided to let her have this as payback and got comfortable.

I fell asleep more comfortable than ever. She truly was magical. With these thoughts, I let myself fall into sleep's embrace.
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I woke up and almost jumped 5 feet from surprise. The Princess of Hyrule sleeping next to me, Zelda Hyrule? Then I remembered the events of last night. I'd have to wake her soon.

Maybe food would help? Something simple, she hadn't eaten food in a century after all. It would be better not to assault her mouth with new flavors.

I decided on raw meat, a Hylian shroom, and a fistful of Hyrule herbs, a bottle of milk on the side. And, how could I forget, fruitcake!

I watched as the ingredients simmered and bounced, my second favorite thing, cooking or food I guess.

I set the food down on plates, before placing the plates on one of two logs. I walked back inside the cabin, wondering how to wake the Princess.

Luckily, I didn't have to think much, as she stirred on her own. She awoke and looked around before seeing me and her face becoming disheartened.( a/n I was typing and husband was recommended, I think it's telling us something)

"Zel-" I started. "It's no use, you don't remember and I was foolish to think you would." She interrupted with. "But I do," I said gently.

"Wh-what! Y-you do!?" She asked with surprise written all over her face. "You never let me finish, I was saying' I'm sorry but I remember everything!' I was saying sorry as a joke and because you always used to say you hoped I'd forget how embarrassing you were"

"I'd rather die than forget you," I finished with a sheepish smile. "Please don't use that analogy," she said looking much happier than before:

"Yes, Zelda," I said my smile growing wider. "I want payback you know," she said with a mischievous smile. "Still? I figured you cuddling me all night was enough," my smile turning into a grin.

"C-cuddled! I'm so-" she started with an expression that held immense apology. "It's really ok, Zelda," I interrupted." I'm assuming you want payback, but I hope my cooking is enough," I finished.

"You can cook?" She said with a wide range of emotions in her face. "Weren't you watching me the whole time?" I asked quite surprised she didn't know.

"I watched you not the food..." she said with a sheepish smile. "My offer still stands," I said. She nodded eagerly. I took her hand and led her outside.
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Hey! Re-wrote the chapter because it was rushed and I didn't like how it turned out😅 I have been writing for like 2 hours so I hoped you enjoyed! Listening to Zelda and Chill right now, if you're wondering I am chilling. Anyway have a great day/night!

Kameron out! 🧡🧡🧡