The Legend Of Zelda Fan Fiction ❯ Gerudo Forest ❯ Chapter 47 ( Chapter 47 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

She ate well that night. They had cooked large variety of food and it all looked pretty tasty. The dishes lined the table and she felt odd just grabbing what she wanted but she was hungry. They sat down and ate their fill. “Wow you must have been lonely if this is how it always is.” Melissa said observing everyone keeping their distance. Nobody seemed to want to sit at the same table with them and it made her feel like they were being shunned even though she knew it was out of respect. “What do you mean?” He asked and she guessed he must be used to it. “You don't think this is kind of depressing that there isn't anyone sitting with us?” She questioned but he didn't really seem to understand why it bothered her so much. She felt bad for Ganon. This is the way it had been everyday of his life. Would she be treated the same now? She hoped not. Well he wouldn't have to be alone anymore. As long as he wanted her company she would make sure of it. “Are you okay with your room? I'm sorry to have to move you, but it's tradition for us to be apart before we are wed.” he asked changing the subject. “That's okay. It's a nice room. So what will we do when we head back out?” She asked really wanting to address whether he was trying to leave her behind. He didn't look at her. Instead he stared intently at what he was eating. “I have been pondering this for a while now and I think it would be best if you...” he started but she knew where this was going and she wasn't about to have it. “If you think you're going to leave me behind you have another thing coming.” She said cutting him off. She didn't seem to have a problem speaking her mind to him so why was talking to others so difficult? “What if I ordered the guards to keep you from leaving?” He asked giving her a sideways glance. “You could break both my wings and I would still find a way to follow you. Even if it was only to kick your ass.” Melissa said adamantly trying to hold a serious face but couldn't help but laughing when he looked aghast by her statement. “I would never do such a thing to you.” He said looking very serious. “You have been already hurt way too many times on this quest.” He said looking pained by that fact. “It's not your fault I'm so clutsy. Besides I am pretty sure Link and Heather haven't found the last piece of the triforce.” Melissa said looking off to the distance. “How would you know that?” Ganon asked. Melissa wasn't quite sure how she knew it but she just did. “It's weird. When we were at the temples I would hear a voice guiding me to where we needed to go and every time we collected a piece the voice stopped and we would see the white mist. When we were at the Zora's Domain and I was still a little out of it I swear I saw a white mist over my bed. I have been getting these strange feelings that seemed to be connected to the pieces that I just can't explain.“ She said hoping he didn't think her nuts. He looked her over and seemed to be thinking hard on something. “Do you think I'm crazy?” she asked worried knowing that even in this world hearing voices was probably not a good sign. He shook his head making her smile. Even if he was just trying to spare her feelings it was nice of him. “Do you remember the scrolls you left me to read?” She asked changing the subject and he nodded. “Well one of them tells the story of the creation of this world and I almost put it down before I found a section on the fourth triforce piece and the three dragons.” “What did it say?” He asked interested. “Well it said that the fourth piece controls whom the three triforce pieces choose as their master and it is also where the dragons get their power from. Do you think that this connection has something to do with all the weird things that have been happening?” She asked wondering if Heather had noticed the same things she had. “I don't know, but it is one possible explanation.” He responded deep in thought. She wondered what other explanation there could be. “I have been trying to think of why the wizard has been after the half that rejected him. What if he was trying to collect the other half of the fourth piece so he can control the whole Triforce?”She asked. He looked very interested in that prospect and though it worried her a little she had other things troubling her. “If the dragons get their power from that piece does that mean he might try and control us as well?” Melissa whispered uneasily. “He will never get that chance.” Ganon said putting a protective arm around her to give her comfort. “I will make sure of it.” Melissa found it cute how he was trying to comfort her. She leaned into him happy someone in this world cared that much about her. “So when are we leaving?” she asked curious if he still had it in his mind that she was staying. He stayed silent thinking for a moment. “I really think you need to stay here but you're not going to listen to me are you?” He asked absentmindedly stroking her arm. “When have I ever?” She smiled making him chuckle. “Well if you insist on following me then allow me to request one thing. I wish you to learn to use a bow before we leave.” He said making her look up. “The bow again? Isn't magic enough?” She sighed. “Magic is good but you can't rely solely on one thing. I would feel better if you had skill with a weapon as well.” He said getting up pulling her with him. Melissa yawned feeling to exhausted to argue. “Okay I will try and learn, but I can't promise I will be any good.” She said stretching as they began to walk towards the outskirts of the party. “Kitty!” she heard a girls voice call from behind her making her stop. She heard Ganon laugh under his breath as she turned to see Anju running and Talo followed by who she guessed was their mother coming up behind them. “Anju. How have you been?” Melissa smiled. “We found our mommy.” The little girl said happily taking her hand. “Anju! You shouldn't. Come back here.” Their mother said stopping short of them in a panic. “It's okay mommy. This is the lady I told you about.” The girl said not understanding why her mom was upset. “Where is Mr. Piggy? We haven't seen him since we got here.” The girl whined. Ganon stepped up beside Melissa and smiled. “Anju!” Her mother called worry plain on her face as Ganon knelt beside Anju. “I'm right here.” He said and the girls eyes went wide. It was adorable to watch the scene unfolding before her. “Mr. Piggy?” she said said unsure and he nodded. The girl threw her arms around his neck giggling happily as he picked Anju up and put the her on his shoulder. “So your their mother.” Ganon said approaching the woman who seemed alarmed being face to face with Ganondorf. The woman nodded nervously. “My name is Mina. I want to thank you for returning my children to me. I am in your debt.” She said meekly averting her eyes. “We are just glad you could be reunited. Have you been enjoying the festivities?” Melissa asked trying to break the tension knowing this must be awkward for the woman to be facing someone she had once thought as her enemy. The woman smiled and nodded. “Can I go dance with Telma now?” Anju asked her mom from her perch. Melissa laughed at the little girls short attention span as Ganon put the her down. Anju ran back to her mother who looked more relieved. “Thank you again.” Mina said with another bow before escorting her children back to the fires where a majority of the people were dancing. “That was cute.” Melissa giggled at Ganon. “What do you mean?” He said scratching his head apparently embarrassed. “You and Anju. I never thought of you as the fatherly type but that little scene might have changed my mind. I want a boy but you would be equally adorable with a little girl.” She smiled at the thought. He gave her a strange look and she realized once again that she might not be able to have a boy. “Oh... I forgot...” She said with a frown. Ganon just let out a long sigh. “It's too early to be worrying about that. It is up to the goddesses and who knows maybe we will have a son.” He said holding her close knowing this bothered her. “Do you think it possible or are you just saying that to make me feel better.” She whispered. He released her with a shrug. “Before any of that can happen we still have a quest to finish and a marriage to plan.” He said looking to the distance. “Do you really think I can do this?” She asked feeling overwhelmed. “Do what?” he asked unsure of what she meant by “this”. “Well I have no idea how to be a queen. What have I agreed to?” Melissa said sinking down to sit on the sand feeling all the stress converging on her at once. “You will learn.” He said with a smile sitting beside her. “What if I can't? What if I mess everything up? I already broke one tradition. I didn't wear the white outfit they picked out for me. I am too naive and I’m way too soft spoken around people I don't know. I only seem to have a little confidence when you are with me. I'm not fit to have this kind of responsibility. I...” She babbled but Ganon cut her sentence short by pulling her to him suddenly. He playfully nipped down her neck to serve as a distraction. It was quite effective because she couldn't stop giggling like an idiot. She laid her head against him glad to be away from prying eyes. “So how is your shoulder?” he asked changing the subject. “Other when the bandage is changed it doesn't bother me.” she said relaxing against him. “That is good. I worried about you when we separated. My mothers assured me there was a good doctor here to look after you.” He said guiltily. “Well he seemed to know what he was doing but I swear he had the roughest hands. Not to mention he is writing a book on the gerudo and was comparing me to Chara like I was some new species to study.”She said aggravated. Ganon tried to hide his amusement. “My Lord. I am sorry to interrupt but you have a visitor at the gate.” they heard a voice behind them call. Melissa turned around to see one of the front gate guards running to where they sat. Ganon stood up as the girl bowed. “Well did they say who they were?” He asked impatiently. “No my Lord.” The girl said apologizing profusely. “What did they look like?” He asked . “They wore a cloak.” The girl replied. “I will be back. Stay here.” He said to Melissa looking towards the gate. Melissa didn't like this but it didn't feel like Agahnim was near. She scoffed as he walked off following the girl. “He doesn't really expect me to just stay here does he?” She said to herself getting up and following at a distance so he didn't see her. When they stopped at the gate Melissa hid behind a crate close by. She couldn't really see much of what was going on where she was. Ganon seemed to be talking to someone on the opposite side of the gate through a window and after a few moments a look of shock crossed his face. Damn it! She wished he hadn't excluded her. Ganon signaled to the guards to open the gate and a cloaked figure stepped through. Ganon and the figure stared at each other for a moment as if sizing each other up. He said something and the figure nodded. They began walking off heading inside. That was all the cue Melissa needed to follow. The two walked silently through the halls. Melissa tried to be just as quiet. She had been worried someone would stop her and then her cover would be blown, but luckily everybody was still celebrating and didn't even notice the new visitor's arrival. Ganon seemed to be leading the figure to the room she had snuck into the other night that had the throne. Maybe it was an audience chamber of sorts. As Melissa neared the room she decided to pull the shadows around her just to be safe. She didn't want him to know she was there. Her strength wasn't a hundred percent yet but she could still hold this spell for a while if she had to. She snuck in after them hiding where she had the first time. “You can remove your disguise now.” She heard Ganon say impatiently and the figure pulled the hood off revealing a woman who Melissa recognized right away. Nabooro stood there with her hands on her hips giving Ganon a defiant look. What was she doing here? Shouldn't she be at the Temple of Time? “Why did you come here?” He demanded of her. “I had no choice. Agahnim has taken over our Temple. I have had contact with the sages you apparently visited recently. They say you were traveling with a girl on some quest to save Hyrule. I don't really believe those are your true intentions but they said you seemed to have changed. I thought I would come and see for myself.” Nabooro said indignantly throwing her cloak to the ground. “Then does that mean the wizard has found the last piece?” Ganon asked eying Nabooro. “It is well hidden. It might take him a while to find anything. Not that it is any of your business.” She replied haughtily. So the piece was safe for now. Melissa felt relieved to hear that but now that Agahnim had taken over the temple she knew it wasn't going to be easy to get into. Ganon stared at Nabooro silently. “So it has been a while. You look like your doing well.” He finally spoke after a while. “I am no thanks to you.” she responded coldly. “So where is this girl I have heard so much about. They said you two seemed inseparable.” Nabooro said said advancing closer circling around him as if to see how far she could push her boundaries. “She is hopefully doing what I asked and is staying put.” Ganon said eying the shadows. Melissa didn't know if he knew she was there and was hinting for her to leave or if he was just remembering last time. “Oh? Is she a handful?” Nabooro asked with a laugh. Ganon narrowed his eyes at her but sighed after a while. “She can be at times.” So he thought her a burden? Melissa had thought she was doing pretty well to hold her own. Ganon had even tried to reassure her before that she was doing well but apparently she wasn't and he was just trying to spare her feelings. This upset her just a little. She would just have to try harder. “So I see your celebrating. What is the occasion?” Nabooro said coming real close to him and tracing a finger down her chest. Melissa didn't like that. If this woman did much more she might have to blow her cover. Ganon brushed Nabooro's hand aside. “If you must know we are celebrating my engagement. So if you have seen all it is you need to see then I suggest you leave.” Ganon said walking towards the door. “Oh and who is the lucky girl? It wouldn't happen to be the lady you were traveling with would it?” Nabooro asked sarcastically. Ganon stopped and walked calmly back to the woman. “Why do you want to know? Are you jealous?” Ganon said with a grin and Melissa could tell that ticked Nabooro off just a little. “If she is stupid enough to take you then she can have you.” Nabooro growled angrily. It seemed like they were doing nothing more than taking stabs at each other and it kind of hurt that this woman was calling her stupid when they hadn't even officially met yet. “I think it would be best if you left now.” Ganon said holding his composer quite well. It made Melissa feel quite proud of him. “Unfortunately I can't do that yet. The other reason I am here is because the other sages sent me to be your escort to the temple and lead you to the last piece. Impa Is finding Link as well.” Nabooro said finally admitting her real reason for being here. “Fine then you may stay in one of the visitor's quarters. I guess we will need a guide to the Temple since I have no clue where it is located but we are not leaving right away. Don't get too comfortable while your here. ” Ganon said crossing his arms. Melissa decided to start edging towards the door. Melissa didn't know if they were nearing the end of the conversation but she figured she needed to get out and back to the party at least before Ganon so she wouldn't get in trouble. “Hah! This place holds nothing for me now.” Nabooro said getting too close to him for Melissa's comfort. She didn't know if it was her imagination but when Ganon didn't react to her jab she seemed a little impressed. She tilted her head to the side backing up. “You do seem a little different. More like you were before but maybe a little more mature as well.” She said studying him. “I must get back now. You know where the visitor chambers are. I am sure you need no help finding them.” Ganon said ignoring her last comment heading to the door. Melissa took that as her cue to leave. She went as fast and quietly as she could back, dispersing the shadows and running outside. She tried to get back to the outskirts where she had been before but the dancing had stopped and many were stopping to congratulate her. Ganon caught up to her before she had quite made it back but she was far enough away now that she guessed it didn't matter. As he approached the girls bowed to them and left. “And you were worried. They seem fine with you.” He said with a smile. “If you say so.” Melissa shrugged. “So who was your visitor?” She asked pretending to be curious. “Just an old acquaintance. I will tell you later.” He said looking back to where he had come from. Melissa yawned feeling extremely tired now. “I guess I'm still drained from last night. Today has been a big day.” She said and he chuckled. “Well then allow me to escort you to your room my lady.” He said with a playful smile offering her his arm. She took it and they headed inside. They reached her door and she bid him goodnight before going to open the door. He seemed a little put off that she hadn't invited him in. “Your not even going to give me a kiss? What's wrong? You were really quiet the whole way here.” He said pulling her away from the door in an embrace as she had tried to open it. “Sorry I just have a lot on my mind. Plus I am very tired.” She said giving him a peck on the cheek before trying to escape to her room. He wouldn't let her go though. “You call that a kiss?” He asked before bringing his face dangerously close to hers. “Are you angry about being moved? I could always sleep in here and you can have my room.” He suggested thinking she was upset about the room swap when she didn't react. “No this room is fine.” She said looking down. She was more upset with herself than anything but she just couldn't tell him that she had eavesdropped on his reunion with Nabooro. He had thought her a handful and it was eating at her a little more than she wanted to admit. He could tell something was up and it didn't look like he was going to let her go until she told him what was wrong. He lifted her face and she tried to conceal her disappointment in herself. “Well if it's not the room what is wrong?” He asked golden eyes searching her face for any hint on what she was feeling. She stared into them feeling lost. “You already have enough to worry about. I will not burden you with my fears and insecurities. I am sure I will feel better tomorrow.” She finally said not wanting to load more of her stress upon him. “That's it. Your staying with me tonight where I can keep an eye on you.” He said slinging her over his shoulder. She struggled a bit as he carried her back down the hall. “Hey stop it! Wait! You will be breaking tradition! We can't. I promise you I'm okay!” She said squirming making him laugh wholeheartedly. Oh how she loved that sound. “They will never know. Besides I have missed your company at night. It gets lonely sleeping alone.” He admitted and that made her stop. “Yes even I get lonely sometimes.” He said like he had thought she didn't believe him. She put her arms around his neck and hugged him causing him to stop. It was nice to know he needed her even if it was for something as small as this. “I Love You.” She whispered pulling back to look at him. He looked at her tenderly for a moment before he resumed his walk.