**ON HIATUS** Our past (A Modern/Medieval Zelink fanfic)

Christmas Special!

Zelda POV

"Make sure the lights are even on each side!"

"I know, I know!"

Impa shook her head with a smile. I grinned, sticking up the last set of Christmas lights. Purah, being the peppy genius she is, decided we should decorate for this beloved holiday. So, with ancient tech, she made these colorful lights. I had to say, they were so pretty.

I hopped down from the ladder, and Impa and I looked at her decorated house. We'd be spending the holidays in Kakariko Village, to get away from the bustle of the castle. She patted my back softly, and I smiled down at her.

"Good job, my dear." She said softly, and I thanked her.

"Zelda!" A familiar voice called out.

I turned around, and saw the love of my life. He had just finished decorating some of the trees and hanging wreaths, as well as putting up lights on the other houses.

"Link!" I exclaimed, hugging him. I kissed his cheek, enjoying the warmth of his body in the cold air.

"You did good." He started, kissing the top of my head, "The house looks great."

I thanked him as well, and Impa let out a soft chuckle before two Sheikah men helped her up the stairs and into her house. She didn't get to help much, but her telling me what to do was more than enough help. I decided to make dinner for her that night, and even make it every night.

Almost as if on cue, as soon as we walked inside, snow began floating down from the sky. Link added a few logs to the fire, and I marveled at the sight.

"Did you know the each snowflake has it's own unique shape. No two snowflakes are the same! Isn't that amazing, Link?" I rambled on, my face almost touching the window. I was trying to get the closest view I could, and I debated on going outside.

"Don't even think about it." Impa said, like she could read my mind. I sighed. It was too cold.

Link chuckled slightly, putting an arm around my waist. Half of me was glad that Paya wasn't here, as she was staying in a friend's house. Every time she saw Link, she would stare at him when he wasn't looking, and when she thought I wasn't either. It was quite annoying, with us being together and all.

I shook my head. This was a holiday to enjoy. I kissed Link's cheek, before heading into the kitchen to help make dinner and cookies. I heard settle down somewhere in the dining room.

As I made the cookies, I felt like something was missing from them. I searched the cabinets, only for Impa to hand be a small container of what smelled like sort of like mint.

"Put some of this in there. He'll love it." She winked at me, patting my shoulder.

"What is it?" I questioned, giving it a taste. It slightly burnt my throat, and was a bit on the spicy side.

"It's called cinnamon. It tastes wonderful on cookies." She responded, and I shrugged. Cautiously, I poured some of it in the dough. He would eat it even if I didn't. Sometimes, it was hard loving a man with an endless stomach. I just hoped our children wouldn't turn out like that.

My face went red. It was too early to think about that sort of thing.

As I set the cookies in the small mechanism that I had never really seen before, as it was advanced tech, I set to washing my hands.

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Link POV

Zelda came into the dining room, taking a seat next to me. My fingers intertwined with hers, and she laid her head on my shoulder.

"It's so peaceful out here." I stated, squeezing her hand. She hummed in agreement, as my words couldn't be any more true.

"It is." She sighed blissfully, and the smell of cookies and turkey filled the air. Except those cookies smelt even more delectable than normal. I'd most likely go for them first. Then again, I can't ignore the big, juicy turkey, or the vitamin rich salad.

My stomach grumbled.

Zelda burst out laughing, and I grinned slightly.

"Patience, Link. The food is almost ready!" Zelda exclaimed, still laughing. I let out a chuckle.

"You don't tell a man to have patience, especially for food!" I joked, kissing her forehead. I was super hungry.

Much to my delight, Impa called out for Zelda in the other room. I sat up straight, rubbing my hands together. Zelda walked into the kitchen, not before patting my head.

"Impa!!" Zelda screamed, and I jumped up immediately. I ran in there, and saw Impa on the ground. She must've had a heart attack.

I knelt beside Zelda and the now lifeless body, wrapping my arms around her. Her incoherent sobs made my heart heavier than it already was from the loss of the old woman. She had guided me back to Zelda. Now she was gone.

A tear or two rolled down my cheeks, and Zelda cried into my shoulder for nearly an hour. When Paya walked in, Zelda and I both gave her hugs, letting her know we were there.

The next day, nobody could speak. Kakariko Village had a huge hole in it. The huge, once lively house now felt like a shadow to the rest of the village. Paya was already preparing to become the new chief, as it fell upon her shoulders. The night before, in private, Paya told me that Impa's death was a matter of time. She had a slight feeling it'd fall sometime around this holiday.

I awkwardly handed Zelda the present I got her, and did the same for Paya. To think, my first holiday since waking up would turn out like this.

Zelda's eyes were puffy from crying, which was what she did all night. I held her in my arms the whole time, not daring to let her out of my sight. Never again. She wouldn't have to face the dark alone.

In respect for Impa, Zelda and I decided to head back to the castle, so Impa's spirit could rest in peace. We packed our things, then said our goodbyes to Paya.

"This was to be expected, for a long time. Grandmother was simply of age, and this was how it happened. I'm sorry you two had to see it." Paya apologized, sitting where Impa once sat.

Zelda swallowed hard.

"No... it's okay. I'm at least glad I was able to spend the last moments of her life with her." Zelda stated, voice wavering. I squeezed her hand, wanting nothing more than to take all her worries away.

She gave me the ghost of a sad smile, and then we were off.

"This bracelet Impa gave me..." Zelda mumbled, and I was listening intently to her. She was sitting behind me on the white stallion.

"I'm never going to take it off."

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And thats it! Please keep in mind, this is not Linked to the story at all, this was just a small special. Hope you enjoyed!