Morgan watched Link practice his sword techniques. After 2 years in this peacekeeping country, she couldn't help but marvel at his progress.
Though to her, this level of skill was to be expected from a descendant of a great hero.
But that is a separate story....
Link: Wha!
(SHATTER)
Morgan:?
The young boy slashed at the training dummy with such force, that his wooden sword shattered.
Link:.....
Link: GHAAAA!!?
He hides the broken blade behind his back.
Link: I-I think that's enough training for today... What do you think?
Morgan: I saw you break it, why are you trying to hide it?
Link: I didn't break it! Y-You're seeing things....
Morgan looks at the shattered remains of the sword.
Link: It's the blood of the dummy!
Morgan:(stares)
Link:....
He runs away.
Morgan:?
Diana:(sigh)
Diana:(crosses arms) What did he do this time?
The soldier turns to the princess who suddenly appears beside her.
Morgan: Can I help you?
Diana: It's "may I help you".
Morgan:(glares)
Diana: D-Don't look at me like that! I-I can give you the death penalty you know, stupid!
Morgan:(walks away)
Diana: W-Wait!
Morgan: Spit it out, princess, he's getting away.
Diana: I uhm... Kinda realized that I... Don't know when Link's birthday is... So... Could you tell me?
Morgan:......
Morgan:(counts with fingers)
Morgan: Should be today.
Diana: T-T-Today!?!
Diana: B-But that isn't enough time to find the perfect gift!
Diana: Why didn't you tell me sooner!?
Morgan: You never asked.
Diana: I just found out other people have birthdays... Like... Five minutes ago!
Morgan:.....(walks away)
Diana: W-wait! What are you getting him? I don't want to get him the same thing!
Morgan: A sword.
Diana: A sword...? Agh! You stole the best one right off the bat! No faaaair!
Morgan truly walks away this time, fully ignoring the princess who attempts to decipher what to give Link.
Diana: Hmmmm... I need something to beat her gift...
Diana: What's the best thing a princess like me could give...?
Diana:!
Diana: That's it!
Morgan followed Link's trail back to their cottage. She entered to find Link trying to glue sticks to his broken sword.
Link: Why doesn't it look like a sword!?
Morgan: What are you doing?
Link:!
Link:(looks away)...
Link: Y-You saw through my web of lies... So I'll tell you the truth...
Link:(sniffs) I accidentally broke my sword!
Link:(sobs) I'm sorry! I know warriors are supposed to take care of their weapons!
Morgan:.... That's it? Link it's just a training sword.
Link:(rubs nose) Yeah... But it's the one you gave me! It is special...
She stares at Link for a moment, then walks over to a closet, where she pulls out a true sword. The sheath was engraved with the golden markings of their homeland. The hilt itself was simple yet possessed a hint of royalty.
This was a royal guard sword and the only other known weapon in the country besides Morgan's.
Link:?
Taking a knee, she presents him with the sword.
Morgan: This is the only blade you should care about.
Morgan: Because it's the only one you can get. If it breaks, then that's it...
Morgan: Take care of it. And only use it for self-defense.
Link:!!!
Wiping away his tears, Link soldiers up and holds out his arms to receive the blade.
Link: I promise! I'll take care of this holy-
She drops it in his hands and the weight of it makes Link fall to the ground.
Link: SHIT!
Link:(struggles to lift it) Why is so heavy!?
Morgan: It's only five times heavier than the average blade.
Morgan: You'll continue training with this.
Link:!!?
Morgan: Your technique is good enough to where we can begin training your body and mind.
Morgan: Once you've developed the muscles to wield this blade perfectly...
Link:(stuggles) I'll be a real knight-
Morgan: I'll no longer go easy on you, and I'll consider you a man.
Link:(happy) Really-
Morgan: And I'll train you even harder than you ever thought possible!
Link:(horrified) Really....?
Morgan: Yes.
Morgan: Are you prepared?
Link manages to lift the blade up.
Link:(struggling) S-So... All that... Is... Going to take...like a year... R-right...?!
Morgan:(smiles)
Link:(horrified)
She leaves Link with his birthday gift.
Morgan:(mumbles) Happy birthday my prince...
(Slam)
Link:.....(looks at the blade)
Link:(Struggling) I-I should show this...to... Diana....!
One step at a time, Link slowly waddles toward the castle to show off his cool new sword to the princess.
The maids worked overtime to doll up the princess per her demand.
With a lovely dress, make-up, and hair, she prepared to leave the castle to meet with Link, however, to her convenience, the boy was already in her yard, beneath the tower where her room was.
He looked as if he was about to die.
Link:(weezing)...
The maids escorted Diana with two slices of cake and a beverage to Link.
Link: Hm?
Link:!
Diana:(smiles) I hear today is your birthday.
Link:(chugging juice)
Link:(gulp)
Link: It is? Neat. I'm guessing this is for me then!
He stuffs his face with cake.
Diana:(eye twitches) You could at least wait until I give you your gift...
Link: Huh? You got me a gift? You shouldn't have!
Diana: Of course, I had to! Since... You know... You're basically the only friend I have...
Link: What about all the kids that come to your parties?
Diana: They're different, they CARE that I'm the princess- LET'S NOT CHANGE THE SUBJECT!!
Diana: I got you a gift! The best gift in the whole wide world!
Link: What!? Really!?
Diana: It's something no one in the world but me could give...
Link:(smile) Ooooohhh...
Diana: Completly priceless!
Link:(smile) Whooooaaa...
Diana: Nothing in the world can compare to its glory!
Link: What is it? What is it?! An ancient amulet of ultimate power!? God's right arm?!
Diana: Stand completely still.
Link contains his excitement and stands still, not moving a muscle as the Princess leans in and gives him a peck on the cheek.
Maids: Oh!
Link:....
Diana: There. A one-of-a-kind kiss from me! My father has to work desperately for one of these.
Diana:(smirks) Count yourself lucky.
Link:....(eye twitches)... Th-thanks...
Link:....(evil glare) Would you care to see my new sword? It's extremely sharp...
Diana: Oh. (smiles) Sure.
He leads her to his new sword with nefarious intentions.
Diana: Whoa! That's a big sword...
Link:(glares) All the more to cut with~
Diana: Is this an adult-size one?
Link:(wicked grin) The adult-e-est...
Diana: Can you even lift it?
Link: Hah! Can I lift this...
With great effort and several minutes, he places it on his shoulder.
Link:(struggling) S-See...?
Diana: Wow!
Diana: Swing it!
Link:(struggling) O-Oh... I'll swing it alright... J-Just stand... Completely still...
Water begins to fall.
Diana: Oh no! It's raining!
She runs away.
Link:!
Link: W-Wait!
Diana: Are you kidding!? I have makeup on! Hurry up!
Link:....
Link: Hugh!
Step by step, Link slowly waddled to the castle entrance with extreme difficulty. The only thing keeping him going was his desire for revenge for that disappointing gift.
Link: Agh!
Upon arriving at the entrance of the castle, the guards stopped him.
Guards: No weapons allowed through here.
Link:......
From inside, Diana spoke.
Diana: I guess you have to take it home...
Link:....
He slowly began walking home.
Diana: Do you want me to get you help?
Link:(stuggling) N-No thanks! My vengeance will carry me home!
Diana: What?
Link: I said when can I ever walk home with this heavy sword in the rain ever again once I became too strong to struggle with it!
Link: I gotta savor these precious moments!
Diana:......
Diana: That was more words than before.
Link:...
Link: How long until your birthday again?
Diana: Four months.
Link: Well get yourself ready! Because I'm going to get you back for that gift you got me!
Diana: Oh. Okay!
Link: It's going to be amazing! Super cool!
Diana: You aren't rich so I'll keep my expectations reasonable!
Link: No! You don't know me or my net worth! Keep your expectations high! Sky high! Star high!
He drags his sword and himself away.
Link: Y-Y-You'll see...!
Diana: Whatever you say!
(SLAM)
As Link entered the house soaking wet with his new sword on his back, lightning crackled and thundered and roared, as Morgan witnessed Link's anger.
Link: Mo! Where do I kiss a girl to defeat her!?
Morgan:.......
Morgan: Get changed before you get a cold.
(Four months later.....)
After a small stroll around the kingdom, the King showed off her daughter, whom he lectured about her position, and this and that.
Humbling stuff she wasn't old enough to understand.
But arriving at the castle, she was met with a diplomatic party, something she knew wasn't for her. The gifts her father would get her were the payment for going to these.
At this party, were the people of the kingdom and royalty from the other kingdoms along with their children. Mostly prince's who they wanted Diana to find interest in.
But perhaps, the most important person here was Link's father, an intimidating man whom everyone steered clear of and ignored to try and enjoy the party.
Link's brother was not with him.
Diana:....
Prince 1: You know, my father's castle is much bigger than this. Here I brought you a dollhouse that looks just like it!
Diana: Thanks.
Prince 2: You have lovely hair. Here, have this golden brush.
Diana: Thanks. This is actually useful.
Princess: I-I brought you a duck-cow egg.
Diana:.... Uhm... Thank you...?
Princess:(blushes)
A sudden silence rolls across the ballroom as people notice Link and Morgan enter. Almost everyone knew who the boy was to the man they all feared.
Tyrant King:...
Link:...
He and Morgan walked across the ballroom, and everyone made way for them, except the Tyrant king whom Link stared up at.
Tyrant King:...
Link:....
As Morgan opens her mouth to speak, Link interrupts.
Link: Out of the way tubby. I gotta give the birthday girl a gift!
(Shatter)
Nearly everyone gasped, choked, spat out their drink, or dropped a glass at Link's insulting remark to his father. They all stood terrified.
Link: Oh... I'm sorry, I didn't consider you couldn't move. Since you're so heavy, it makes sense.
Morgan: LINK!!
Link: But it's not like we can hide the truth... I mean just look at him. He takes up my whole vision.
Link: Pfft! Okay, okay... I'm just joking around Mister Mountain.
Link: I had this dramatic entrance and you kinda ruined it... But it's all in good fun.
Link: Now which is faster... Going around of over you.
Princess:(faints)
Morgan: Link!
Link: I'm sorry... I'm on a roll...
Link: Like him when he trips on a hill!
He walks around his father whom he does not recognize as Morgan, and in frustration, rips her hat in half.
Morgan: M-My lord... Forgive me...
Tyrant King:(glances back)
He watches his son approach Diana who is holding in her laugh. Everyone else's attention was split between father and son.
Link: Prepare your cheeks, for my super ultimate gift!
Diana:(smiles) Ooookay... What did you get me?
Link:(holds hands behind his back) Come closer and stand completly still.
She follows his directions.
Diana: So what-
He swoops in and kisses her on the lips, which gives a few of the older folk a mild heart attack.
Diana:.....
Link:(smug grin) My first kiss. Something rarer and worth more than your kiss!
Diana:(eye twitches) Y-You stole my first kiss...
Link: No. I gave you mine.
Diana: And.stole.mine!
Link: What are you talking about? You kissed me on my birthday!
Prince 1/2:(hug each other and faint)
Diana: That was on the cheek! A kiss on the lips is a real true kiss dummy!
Link:...
Link:(turns to Morgan) Is this true?
Morgan:(facepalms)
Tyrant King:(smirks) It is. A thief, you are. For stealing a maiden's kiss.
Link: Maiden? She has maids but is no maiden... More like a brat-
Diana: You're dead!
Link dodges Diana who attempts to stab him with a hair brush.
Link: Wait! Hold on! We're even now!
Diana: Far from it! Get over here!
Link:(raise fist) Bring it on-
Morgan: I will kill you.
Link: Running away it is!
Diana proceeds to chase Link around the ballroom, eventually using his father as a pillar to keep Diana at a distance, which yet again makes the hearts of others skip a beat.
Link: Tubby! Take notes! This is called running- Gha! She threw it! She threw the brush! You're supposed to be a pacifist!
Diana: I'm in training!
Tyrant King:(chuckles)... Running... You're correct. I don't know the meaning...
Morgan: You two stop it!
She picks up Link, giving Diana a chance to leap up and give Link another kiss.
Link:!!?
Diana: Hmph. I win.
Link: Noooo! I refuse to let my vengeance die like this!
Slipping out of his dinner jacket, Link escapes Morgan's clutches and chases Diana.
Diana: Stay away! I'll have you hung! You hear me!
Link: You already hung my hopes after raising them over a kiss!
Diana: You should count yourself lucky I gave you anything!
Link: I didn't want anything!
Diana: Then what's the problem with a kiss!?
Link: Nothing! But you hyped it up to be the ultimate weapon!
Tyrant King: Hehehe..... Tell me...
Tyrant King: How's he with a blade?
Morgan: W-Well... I can guarantee he is excelling...
Tyrant King: Perfect. Await a call if I am to die.
The Tyrant King leaves, never again to return to this kingdom or see his son Link in person. But neither cared, even if Link knew, these two still shared the trait of valuing something other than their blood.
(Hours later....)
Having chased each other to the furthest corner of the castle, Diana and Link finally sat down and took a break.
Diana:(panting)...
Link: Tired?
Diana: Shut up...
Link:....
Diana:(pants)
Link: I'm sorry if I ruined your party...
Diana: It's fine... This party is more of a political thing my father needs to keep the peace with...
Link: Oh... Wish I could relate.
Diana: You kinda can...
Link: Nnnnnoooo... I don't think I can.
Diana: Oh... I see how it is.
Diana: Anyhow... This was fun.
Diana: Exhausting. And you will be punished for humiliating me. But fun.
Link: That's good.
Link: So what's my punishment?
Diana: Hmmm...
Diana:(smirks)
(Smootch)
Link: You!?
Diana: Your punishment is to receive nothing but kisses for your birthdays!
Link: Ew...
Diana:(giggles) Get used to having lipstick on your cheek once a year!
Link: Tch! Oh yeah! Well, get used to me stealing a kiss from you!
Diana: Oh no...
Link: Yeah! How do you like them apples!?
Diana: I wish they tasted like apples.
Link: Well... They might... Or won't! Depends on what tree eats before the apples fall to...kiss you?
Diana:..... What?
Link: I dunno...
Diana: You wanna get something to eat?
Link: Yeah, I'm starving....!
The two walk side by side back to the ballroom.
Diana: How's your sword training?
Link: The sword is SO heavy... Like the fat man.
Link: I found out it's dull!
Diana: How?
Link: Fell on my head and didn't cut it open.
Diana: And you aren't acting forgetful? Progress.
Link: What does that mean?
Diana: Nothing... But what did you think the sword was going to be? Weapons aren't allowed, and being dull was the exception.
Link: But I wanted to cut things in half...
Diana: Sharpen it then.
Link: Genius!
To be continued.....