Hyrule North Castle, residence of Her Majesty, the Queen:
Zelda sat at her writing desk early that morning, tending to a letter she’d nearly forgotten to finish. It was addressed to her cousin William, giving him instructions and liberties for the care of the kingdom in her absence.
Katherine, Zelda’s most trusted attendant, entered the bedchambers. “Your Majesty, you should be dressing now,” the young woman exasperated.
Zelda looked up from the letter. “Oh, yes. Goodness, he’ll be here any minute.” She quickly finished her last sentence, signed, dated, and sealed the letter. She handed it to Katherine. “See that this letter is delivered directly to King William’s hand.”
“Of course, but let’s hurry and get you dressed. Do you prefer blue or white?”
Zelda made a face. “Neither. I will wear one of my simple day gowns.” If she was to be living within the forest for any length of time, she did not wish to ruin her more expensive clothing.
“Yes your Majesty.” Katherine answered, and searched the Queen’s wardrobe for suitable gowns.
Once dressed, Zelda began packing valuables in another trunk. Among these valuables she placed some of her most sacred treasures. The Ocarina of Time was among them. For a moment it lingered in her hands, the crystal instrument reflecting so much of her own past.
A knock at the door startled her and she quickly wrapped the artifact in its silk case and turned to greet the visitor. The guard in the doorway bowed, half exhausted. “Your Majesty, he’s here.”
“Did he have you run?” Zelda asked, partially amused..
“Indeed, your Majesty.” He answered.
“Very well. Keep him entertained. I’ll only be a few more minutes.”
“Yes, your Majesty.”
While Katherine busied herself with preparing the last of the necessities, Zelda stood in front of her full-length mirror, braiding her hair loosely. The ride to the Kokiri forests would be a long one. Longer if she could not keep her hair out of her face.
She smoothed the folds of her pale green dress over her swollen belly and frowned. It had been an uncomfortable six months. There was plenty of tension when the announcement had been made. Many members of the council had disapproved of Zelda’s condition, some even leaving her service. Zelda had been Queen for only a short year and already there were whispered doubts of her capabilities. However, while the nobles were outraged by the news, Zelda’s people were thrilled. Celebrations were still being held in honor of the unborn child outside the castle walls. But inside the walls there was a heated tension.
Link worried for Zelda’s well being and the health of the unborn child. He insisted that she stay with him in the forest for the remainder of her term. At first she had resisted the idea, not wanting to dissatisfy her more opinionated subjects. Link was no prince. Not a drop of noble blood ran through his veins. He was the Hero, yes. But he was not fit for the company of their Queen.
Eventually, through persuasion, Zelda’s mind was changed. She agreed to join Link within the forest and to remain there at least until the child was born.
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