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Chapter 2: The Girls
“The letters are sent Link,” Saria said in the most cheerful voice she could possibly manage.
“Great. Now it’s only a matter of time till I find my bride. When did you schedule the girls to come?” Link asked.
“They should be here atsixp.m. sharp. It’s onlythree now, so you have some time to freshen up,” Saria said. And at that link dashed of to the stream to wash his face.
“Oh God, he is so cute,” Saria whispered, “Why can’t I have him?” She knew why she couldn’t have him, but she still hated the fact. She couldn’t have him because she would never grow up. She would never become more than a tenyear old girl in Link’s eyes. But deep down she knew she was just as mature as any of those other girls.
Saria stood up and looked over the plans she had for Link to find his perfect match. There were times set up so that each girl could get some personal time with Link, and some times where Link could go with all the girls.
“Now let’s see what we have scheduled for tonight. At sixp.m. all the girls will introduce themselves to Link. Then they will have dinner at seven p.m.. Then all the girls will have to go to sleep so Link can get ready for tomorrow. Maybe I can get some time in there for me to spend some time with him. What am I thinking he will never pick me!” And at that Saria stormed off toward the Great Deku’s tree.
“Hello young Saria,” Said the adolescent Deku. The young seedling had grown a lot since Link had planted it.
“Hello Deku,” she replied with a sigh.
“Where is your fairy?” asked the Deku.
“She is sleeping in my pocket. It’s been a long day for the both of us. I’ve been planning for Link to meet his future bride all day. I hate it! I hate the fact that he will never be mine!” she cried, the tears streaming down her eyes.
“Don’t cry young Saria. There might just be a way that you can have him. There is no way to make him love you, but there might be a way to help you have a chance,” the Deku replied.
“O please tell me Deku,” Saria whined.
“I will child. Be patient. All I can say is go talk to the fairy at Hyrule castle, she will tell you what you can do.” The Deku tree replied.
“O thank you Deku!” Saria said and headed back to her home. As she walked down the peaceful forest path, her fairy awoke from inside her pocket.
“Why are you going through with this if you love him so much?” her fairy asked.
“That’s exactly the reason why I’m doing it Fay. I’m doing it because I love him, because I want to make him happy. I know that sounds pathetic, but it’s true,” Saria replied.
“You have a good heart Saria,” Fay said and flew pack into her pocket. Saria stepped into her Kokiri home, only to see Link’s bright face staring at her.
“Come’ on Saria. It’s almost time,” Link said, “How do I look?”
“You look good. Actually you look better than good, you look great!” she said trying to smile.
“Thanks Saria. I hope one of the girls is as nice as you,” Link said and pecked her on the cheek. Link walked out into the darkening forest, leaving Saria alone. She gently touched her face and smiled a real smile. Looking at the clock she realized it was almost time, and she quickly got all her plans together and walked out to the bridge to meet all the girls.

The first to arrive was the young princess. She stepped out of the royal coach and walked up to Saria. Minding her manners, Saria bowed and handed the Princess a schedule.
“What is this?” Zelda asked.
“It has all the times for when you will be meeting with Link for the next 3 days,” Saria replied.
“Oh... Now where do I go to find Link,” Zelda asked.
“You will wait in the Kokiri dining hall where he will meet you and the other three girls later,” Saria said and motioned Zelda towards the dining hall. Zelda picked up her dress and walked off. The same thing happened with the other three girls. Malon arriving on a black mare, Ruto in the Zora coach, and Nabooru seeming to appear out of nowhere.
Everyone was here. It was time for the party to begin. Saria walked to Link’s house to tell him all the girls had arrived.
“It’s time Link,” she said quietly as she peeked through the crack in his door. The door suddenly swung open, revealing Link, with a worried look upon his face.
“I’m not sure if I can do this,” Link said in an anxious voice.
“Don’t worry Link you’ll be just fine,” Saria said to reassure him.
“Thanks Saria,” Link replied and bravly walked toward the dining hall, with Saria following behind him.
As Link walked into the dining room, all the girls called out to Link.
“Hi Link.”
“What’s up Link?”
“Pick me Link.”
The more she heard the girls call out Link’s name, the more she wanted to puke. Link sat down at the head of the table with all the girls surrounding him. Saria sat down next to him.
“Ok. Now that everyone is here, I think we should get to know each other,” Saria said to the four girls. She picked out one of the four cards and looked it over.
Name-Ruto
Age-19
Species-Zora
Home-Zora’s Domain
Interests-swimming and playing with Jabu Jabu
“Ok princess Ruto, you’re the first one,” Saria said in a dull voice. Princess Ruto stood up revealing a long transparent dress that glitters in the moonlight. The Zora’s had nothing to hide. Ruto’s scaly skin shone in the light, and her blue eyes seemed hypnotizing.
“Hello. I am princess Ruto. I amnineteen years old and as you can tell I’m a Zora. I live in Zora’s domain and I love to swim. I also love to play with Lord Jabu Jabu, remember that Link?” Ruto said to Link.
“O yeah. How could I forget?” he replied. Princess Ruto took a seat, and Saria picked another of the four cards.
Name-Malon
Age-16
Species-Hylian
Home-Lon Lon Ranch
Interests-Riding horses and archery
“Next is Malon,” Saria said. Malon stood up and curtsied in front of Link. She wore the traditional Lon Lon Ranch dress and a blue scarf around her red hair. Her face was welcoming and her smile was friendly. Saria hated it.
“Hi! I’m Malon from Lon Lon Ranch. I’m a sixteen-year-old Hylian, and I love archery. I also love to ride my horses. O, speaking of horses, how is Epona?” Malon asked.
“She’s just fine,” Link replied, Saria could see he was getting nervous. Malon sat back in her chair and Saria picked another of the two remaining cards.
Name-Nabooru
Age-21
Species-Gerudo
Home-Gerudo Valley
Interests-Stealing and Rupees
“Ok Nabooru, you’re next. Nabooru kicked back her chair and stood up. She had on a Gerudo dress and a scarf that covered her face. Her hair was casually pulled back in a ponytail, and at her side she carried the Gerudo sword. Saria knew that she would have to be careful with Nabooru. Not only were Gerudos dangerous, but also there seemed to have a trance on most Hylian men.
“Hello Link. As you know I am Nabooru, the Gerodo queen. I amtwenty-oneyears old and I live in Gerudo Valley. My hobbies…lets see…. Stealing. Oh and here,” she said as she dropped a bad of rupees in front of Link’s surprised face. “I stole these from you when we first met, and since we might be getting married I thought you might want them back.”
“Thanks Nabooru…I think?” Link said, and stashed the rupees in his bag. Nabooru picked up her chair and sat back down. Saria picked up the last card.
Name-Zelda
Age-17
Species-Hylian
Home-Hyrule Castle
Intrests-Gardening and playing tricks on the guards
The young princess stood up, her long gown flowing behind her. He golden hair hung down gracefully next to her fair face.
“Greetings. I am Princess Zelda. I amseventeen years old. I am a Hylian and I live in Hyrule Castle. I enjoy Gardening and playing tricks on the guards.” The princess said. She walked over to Link and kissed him on the cheek. She walked back to her chair and sat down. Right now Saria hated herself for doing this. All she wanted to do was be part of these girls. She wanted to at least have a chance of having Link.
“I will tonight when I go see the fairy,” she said to herself.
“Thank you Zelda,” Link said, bringing Saira back to reality.
“Ok. Now that we’re done with introductions, it’s time to eat. The kokiri children brought out food and placed in front of the four girls, Link, and Saria. “Ok, you guys can get to know each other, eat, and then ateight p.m. you will all go to the twins house where you will sleep tonight. I have some business to attend to so I will see you in the morning.” And at that, Saria stepped outside and headed down the forest path.
“Wait Saria!” she heard a voice calling behind her. Saria spun around to see Link’s smiling face. “Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for all this.”
“No problem Link, you know I love you,” She replied.
“Yeah. I do now,” He replied and walked back to the dining hall.
“This is so unfair,” Saria said, and started her journey to Hyrule castle.
To be continued...