*Maniacal laughter* "Give up princess, you can't beat me when you only have the Triforce of Wisdom. I have won, with the wielder of the Triforce of Courage's death my strength will overpower whoever stands in my way." Ganon says with a wicked smile. "No, this- this can't be happening. I failed." *Gasp* I wake up in a cold sweat. The burning sun's light is blaring in my eyes, as I heavely breathe. (It was all a dream) I think to myself (How dumb can I be???). I roll out of bed groggily as my bare feet touch the fuzzy midnight blue rug under my bed. I sit on the edge of my bed for a moment trying to collect myself (I should calm down it was nothing). I take a deep breath and stand up. Now that my thoughts have been cleared I start getting ready. I put on this awful long dress, it's one of the most uncomfortable things to wear. I brush my long straight brown hair, as I look in the mirror. Freckles are scattered along my nose and cheeks. Naturally pink lips and deep blue eyes the color of the ocean. I pause for a minute as I see the triforce marking on my wrist. I feel hatred swell up. Imagine having a permanent reminder of the role you must play. Of the burden you must carry. Reminding you that you ARE destined to fight evil, and that you will never have a normal life. What would I do to remove this burden?... Anything. I continue to get ready thinking about my training. With my hand on the door I pause, take a breath and open. The golden light of the morning sun shines in the hall. The large throne room doors ahead. I close my eyes for only a moment, and I clench my fists. I open my eyes and start walking down the hall. As I approach the doors, I look at my hand. (I must master these powers before the reawakening of gannon). I've reached the doors.Guards stand by. "Uh- *clears throat*, Princess. Do you wish to enter the throne room?" "Yes," I reply back to the guard. "May I open the door for you?" He asks back. "No, thank you." I say "Of course Princess!". I brace myself. Extend my hand out towards the door. I pull my hand back a little in doubt, but let go and pushed the door open. I see my father up on his throne. Looking down on me doubtfully. A boy my age is next to him. I recognized him. I scowl, then look back at my father. "Zelda," he says in an old tired voice. "I have assigned you a guard. One of the finest we have." I peer into his disapproving eyes. "Father, I do not need an escort, I am perfectly capable of prote-" 'I know what you are capable of! This is not for protection." I take a sharp breath. Anger swells through my body. My eyes tear up. "You're assigning me a babysitter?" His gaze falters. " I-," a single tear drops from my eye."Yes. Well -" He looks away. The boy looks at me, I can see he feels guilty. He is one of the knights and his father was as well, perhaps even the best. Until his son started training, he outshone everyone, including his father. Unfortunately since he was so busy in the army he passed due to infection. His son has never been the same after. He doesn't talk now and he hardly shows any emotion but I have seen him fight. That truly, is when you see the most of him. "This is Link I'm sure you know him," my father says. I scowl at him."you are excused." He says I give him a hard look, then I storm out of the throne room. Of course Link runs after me. I stop mid-way through the hall. "Why did it have to be you?" I start. "I already have enough on my back as it is, but why'd he have to add you?" Link takes a step forward but I stop him and turn around. "You don't think I know about your triforce." He stops dead in his tracks and his eyes widen. He steps back a little and looks down at the floor. That triforce is why I despise him. He is just another reminder of ganon, the great fight, and my failure. He already knows who he is. I've yet to figure out. "You thought you could hide it but I know. I've seen you train, I've seen how you fight, you're not afraid. Last I've seen the marking." He doesn't move at all he just continues to look down. I start walking away again, and he follows me. I can hear his footsteps. I'm stuck in thought, (Father sometimes I just wi-) My thoughts pause as I run into someone. Link runs forward and offers his hand. I look up to see who it was "Oh sorry Zelda, I didn't see you. Uhm here-" She also extends her hand out towards me Link looks up and kneels down. I glare at her and then I push myself up. When we meet face to face I say "Mother," "Daughter." she says with a nervous look on her face. "Seems like your meeting with your father did not go well." she says trying to make small talk. "Indeed." I say with my jaw clenched. Link is now standing. "oh uh, who's this?" she asks looking at Link "A knight assigned to me by father." I say sourly. "Oh now that you mention it, Isn't he that one knight everyone is talking about what was his name Ly- Le-" Link just stands there blushing, his whole face red. "AH! Link, yes that was it wasn't
it? I believe it was at least." Link is still blushing. I can't help but laugh. Link stops blushing and both him and my mother look at each other and then me. I pull myself together, "I'm sorry-" I laugh a little bit more "*whew* It's just his face, it was so funny! I mean you were red as a tomato!" there was an awkward silence as I bring myself together. My mother or really step-mother Clears her throat. "Well I should get going, I have important documents for the king." She was holding 10 or 12 folders, all with many papers inside. "yes, you should." My face hardens. "It was nice meeting you Link, I hope to see you again ." Link nods. then my step-mother walks away. I inhale and keep walking. When I reach the entrance, or really, exit I pause and open the doors. Little kids run up to me. "Pwincess, pwincess is this your boyfwiend?" I stop walking and Link is purple with embarrassment. "NO! No not at all. NEVER!" I say back Link still purple shakes his head "See he agrees with me!" I say. "Aww...." the kids say in disappointment."He is my royal guard." They all look back up smiling "His name is Link." I explain. One kid points at his sword "OOH, wook at his sword!" I laugh "Uhm no, look it's sword you don't actually say the w." I say. "But that's how it's witten! " They say back "I know, it's confusing." I start walking again. All the kids following more at my sides than behind me. The boys are bombarding Link with questions and he just looks at them helplessly. "He doesn't talk," I say "I'll try to answer your questions for him. " they turn their attention to me. "why does he follow you?" I pause for a second remembering my father's words ( I know what your capable of! This is not for protection.) "He's my guard. He is here to make sure I'm safe so the king doesn't worry. " When I look back Link's expression is filled with guilt again. "How old is he?" one asks "17..." Link looks at me with surprise "I know from his records. I am required to know about these things as princess." Link now scratches his neck "I-I think that's enough questions." I say the kids all groan and go back to playing games. We walk on to the elevator. It's a piece of wood with ropes and a gear that you use to go down to the surface. I reach for a rope but Link Holds up his hand and starts to take us down. "Why do you feel guilt for being my escort?" I ask he looks down. I know he won't verbally answer but I don't care. He just shrugs. I look to the horizon. "I'm sorry for being such a jerk earlier. You just know who you are and you use your power so well. I don't have that." He looks back at me smiling and nods. As we slowly go down I continue to look down but Links gaze stays on me. "What, am I a puzzle or something?" He jumps a little and shakes his head. Then he looks back at the rope. We get to the surface. Everyone looks at the two of us. I'm just looking at their fort. They built a base that is used for good transportation. Sheik a sheikah is carrying a bunch of apples and wheat. She puts them in a crate. She runs over and bows."Your highness!" She says as she stands up. She takes my hand "I'm so happy to see you and so are they!" She says. I look around at the townsfolk all with warm smiles. They put down their resources and bow. "guys.."I start "We've all been working hard here and at hyrule town. The restoration is almost complete!" Sheik looks at me smiling. "C'mon!" She says as she starts running with her hand still on mine. She lets go and whispers in my ear "Who's the new guy?" "He's a babysitter my father assigned." I say annoyed. "Yeesh that's rough even for him. I gather you don't like the babysitter?" She says "Well it's complicated, he has a triforce which reminds me of my burden. On the other hand he's really a good person." I say. "For the love of Hylia why did you need a triforce?" Sheik says. "Great question." I say "Oh uh we're here!" Sheik says. I was already looking. I see a bunch of houses and a fountain, merchant stands side the fountain, and there is one big may pole. Kids running around with wooden swords and toy dolls. Knights around the gates. Now it's just missing a little bit. I'm stunned just looking at it. "It's, beautiful." I say the sun shines so perfectly that it hits the water from the fountain and it looks unreal. I almost forgot Link was there until he walked in front of me. "This is your home," I say softly. I remembered that he had to evacuate from a monster attack. he runs up to someone and hugs them. It was a sheikah. She's surprised at first then she hugs him back. It clicked, this is his mother. "I'm safe," she says. Me and Sheik run over. "Link, this is your mom?" I ask. I wasn't expecting her to look like she did. She looked a little like the researcher Purah." Who's this Link?" she whispers in his ear. "Oh my," She bows to me. "Does this mean you now escort the princess?" She asks "Yes," I say. She stands up "Would you come over for lunch?" she asks hopefully.
