~8 Years Later~
Link's POV
I stretched and sat up in my bed in Hyrule castle. Today was the day. 8 years had passed since the tragic burning of my hometown. Sheik still remained my best friend, and Ilia still had an obvious crush on me. Oh well.
Life in a castle. Well, I resided in a room connected to Sheik's. They HAD to be down the hallway from Princess Zelda's room. Actually, she is a pretty nice girl. We rarely saw each other; I was usually practicing fighting skills and she was... Doing whatever princesses do. But sometimes, we talk in our free time. I learned that she hated her life as a princess and wished she could go out and explore the world. Also, she was slightly tomboyish, which is surprising, considering she's a princess. But still, she was still so sweet, so kind, so good looking... Agh, what am I thinking? I'm a commoner! She's a princess! Those two do NOT belong together.
I quickly changed into some nice clothing, ran a wet hair through my hair, and made my way toward the dining room. Coincidentally, it was just about time for breakfast. The smell of delicious food filled my nose. Then I saw her. Zelda was sitting at the end of the table, close to my usually seat. My face broke into a smile. "Good morning, Princess." I said cheerfully. She laughed.
"Please Link, there's no need to be formal with me. Just call me Zelda."
"Alright, Pri- Zelda," I replied.
Breakfast was over quickly. I realized it was a beautiful day, so I decided to take a ride on Epona, my horse that I had won at the nearby ranch. As I was mounting Epona, I heard a voice behind me.
"Going somewhere, Link?" Ilia said, batting her eyelashes.
"Just for a ride on Epona." I said with a shrug.
"I see. I was wondering if you could meet me in the castle courtyard at let's see... 7 o' clock?"
"Probably. I may or may not be a bit busy tonight. Hopefully I can make it." I lied.
"OK. Hopefully, I'll see you tonight! Ilia said while walking away. I sighed and rolled my eyes.
"Like I'd ever want to..." I mumbled to myself. But when I thought I was alone, I was wrong.
"What was that?" Said a different voice. I spun around. There stood Zelda, walking toward me. I almost bowed, but I stopped myself.
"Oh, hello Zelda. You see, I was just.. Going for a ride on Epona."
"I see. But who was it you were talking to?"
"Myself, technically. Well, it had to do with my...er...friend, Ilia."
"Well Link, I don't want to be selfish or anything, but do you mind if... I come with you?"
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Zelink: From The Beginning (ON HOLD)
Storie d'amoreLink, a commoner from the small village of Lenfield, has never been outside his home town until the age of 10, when the village burns down. He was one of very few survivors. But what will happen when fate brings him to the kingdom of Hyrule?
