Crowds of people swarmed the frozen Lake Hylia.
It was truly a winter wonderland and every soul was taking advantage of it
including the Princess Zelda. She was dressed in a rose-colored fur coat and
slung over her shoulder were a pair of white skates with pure silver blades. In
her rather informal attire she was not recognized by anybody which
she was pleased with because she didn’t want to be noticed.
As she sat down to put on her skates, she
looked over the lake for someone. I need not tell you who that someone was.
There he was, all alone on the island in the center of the lake—her Hero, Link.
He was wearing his blue tunic, a black cloak, and black skates were on his
feet. He stood tall and stared directly at the Princess.
“I’m coming,” she whispered to herself. As
soon as she finished tying the last knot, she was off and Link approached as
well.
“You’re late,” Link said with a chuckled.
“Well, excuuuuuse me, Hero,” she chuckled
back, “but you know how well protected the Princess is inside the Castle.”
“Heh! What
princess needs a brigade of knights for protection when she has a Hero?” And
saying so, he took Zelda in his left arm and they began to skate.
“And if the Hero fell?” asked Zelda.
“He wouldn’t,” replied Link.
“Come on. No evasions. Answer the
question.”
“If the Hero falls,” Link began and he
purposely tripped himself and fell to the ground taking Zelda with him, “then
the Princess falls with him.”
Zelda laughed as did Link. The two got up
and Zelda skated away from Link. Link watched as she daintily danced around. He
smiled, approached Zelda, and the two joined hands and
danced together. After a while a cheer was heard. It was only now that the
crowd knew whom Link was skating with and they were approaching fast.
“Oh no! I’ve been
caught!” cried Zelda.
“Not quite,” said Link. And placing Zelda
upon his shoulders, Link skated behind the tree on the island. When the crowd
came to the island, Link and Zelda were gone. How? Where?
When Zelda opened her eyes, she saw Link
holding a glowing, green crystal. They were standing on another frozen lake
which was heart shaped. There were white walls all around but no ceiling so the
sun was still visible.
“Where has Farore’s Wind taken us?” asked
Zelda who was completely mystified as was Link. Before he could even say
anything, a female’s laughter was heard.
“Fear not children,” said the voice.
“Who are you?” Link asked. Appearing
before them was a beautiful fairy. She was clothed in a perfectly white dress
and she had five pairs of wings. She wore a silver tiara which had a heart
shaped garnet gem.
“I am the Queen Fairy of Love. I am the
one who blesses the world with love.”
“Why have you brought us here, Great Fairy
Queen?” asked Zelda.
“I did not,” replied the Fairy. “It was
your love mixing with Farore’s Wind that brought you here. In this cold
weather, two hearts burned like fire—yours. You have come to a paradise for lovers
and you may stay as long as you like. When you wish to leave, use Farore’s Wind
again.”
And thus ends another chapter in the
infinite stories of Link and Zelda’s fiery love.