Chapter 1: A new adventure
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It’s been some time now since the battle against Calamity Ganon had ended and peace was restored to Hyrule.Hylians and others races alike working together to restore the realm to its former glory.
Link huffed when he put down a bunch of planks on the ground. The sun was shining bright and its rays were hotter now that summer started. He wiped his forehead which was glistening with sweat and sighed a content sigh.
Rebuilding was coming along nicely and people were busying themselves. All of them who crossed his path waved at him, smiling brightly and thanking him profusely for his efforts – not only in defeating the Calamity but also for his presence during reconstruction.
Link waved and smiled at everyone, bowing his head humbly. He turned his gaze around him to find Zelda, under a large tent with the elders and chiefs, chatting over large plans and blueprints. He smiled fondly. She was bossying the workers and chiefs alike in order to get everything right.
She lifted her head and their eyes connected for a brief moment. She returned his smile with just as much fondness and got back to her work.
Link was relieved everything was going on smoothly. After everything they’ve been through… But deep inside him, despite the relief, a longing had taken place.
Sure, his days were busy and he never was bored but… He missed something..Roaming the lands, exploring the realm, visiting his friends from every corner of Hyrule.. He missed his freedom to go wherever he pleased..
Not just that.. a little voice in his head whispered but he shushed it instantly.
Cheeks going rosy, he shook his head and went back to work as well. He needed to keep his mind occupied.
The sun was setting down in hues of pinks and oranges when everybody called it a day. Tools were put away, fires were lit and, as usual, a banquet started to celebrate the end of another fruitful and peaceful day.
Zelda came to fetch Link who was still hammering nails into a wall.
“Time to rest ! You’ve been working hard again today.” She said with a large smile. Link turned around and nodded his head in approval. Zelda invited him to one of the table that was being loaded with food and drinks. They sat down, took a plate of steaming hot deliciousness and started to eat while listening to the stories, laughter and gossips of the day.
As Link was devouring his food, he noticed that Zelda was only picking at it, barely putting anything in her mouth. He stopped stuffing his face, gulped down a mug of mead and stared at her intensely. She startled when she finally noticed his gaze upon her and sighed, deeply.
What’s wrong? Link signed, worry clouding his eyes.
Zelda sighed again and turned to him sadness in her eyes.
“I know..” She started before taking a deep breath “I know that you are not truly happy here.”
Link’s ear flicked with concern and he grabbed her hand. She squeezed his in return.
I am very happy here Link signed but Zelda offered him a sad smile and a ruffle on his hair.
“You are still not a good liar” She chuckled with little joy…
Link’s ears flopped a little and he smiled sheepishly.
Link tried to sign in response but Zelda grabbed both his hands in hers and continued.
“I know you are not made to sit still and watch… I know how much you miss your adventurer’s life and I want to help you because…” She paused “ Because I love you, from the bottom of my heart and I want nothing more than your happiness…”.
A pregnant pause issued… Link’s face and ears were red and you could almost see steam coming out of his head. He managed to free his hands to respond but Zelda lifted her hand to stop him.
“And I know that you don’t love me.. At least not like I do..”
Link turned his face away from her, embarrassed.
Zelda… You are my princess, my ruler and I do love you.. He couldn’t finish his signing as Zelda lifted once again her hand.
“I know my dear Link.. I know..” The sadness in her tone made Link squirm with unease.. His mind was racing to find something, anything to sign to her to alleviate her sorrow and to apologize for being such an ungrateful knight but his train of thoughts got interrupted.
“As I was saying.. You miss all of this.. And who am I to keep you here? You deserve to rebuild yourself how you actually want to.” She fumbled in her pocket and took out a delicate carved stone that seemed to shine in the fire’s glow. Link was fascinated by that strange shimmer before lifting his eyes to Zelda.
“I’m going to send you on one last quest my dear champion…” She said taking his hand in hers and placing the stone in the palm of his hand. “You are to put that artifact back to where it belongs.. At the top of Mount Laynaru, there is a statue of our Great Hylia that misses a part. You are to bring it back.”
Link could not believe his ears… Zelda closed his hand on the stone and put her own on her lap, fists closed tightly.
She turned her head away and said “You should rest for you must go on your journey at dawn.” and she stood up, stiff, shoulders shaken by unshod tears.
Link was confused and he tried to grab her arm to get her attention *What about everyone? I can’t leave like this!* but she dodged and started to walk away.
She looked over her shoulder to see Link, dumbfounded, fist closed on the stone, mouth agape and confusion swimming in his look. She smiled, amused by his silly expression. “I’ll take care of letting everybody know.” She said with a small smile “Farewell my champion.” And she walked away, disappearing into the crowd of laughing villagers.
Link clenched his palm several times around the stone as to make sure it was real. She finally let him go… after all these years… These centuries… Link couldn’t believe it and yet...
Hot tears filled his blue eyes and threatened to spill but Link kept them at bay. He lowered his head, shoulders trembling. He squeezed the stone hard in his hand.
His teeth clenched as to not let the sob escape from his throat.
Thank you… He thought, closing his eyes tightly, a couple of tears dropping on his lap. He wiped them away as soon as they fell. He repeated his grateful thoughts for a long time, hoping his silent thanks would reach Zelda’s heart.
After a while, Link stood up, eyes reddened and went to his barrack to sleep. His legs wobbled a bit under the relief and excitement of his newfound freedom and quest. While going he searched for Zelda to thank her properly but he couldn’t find her.
His heart tightened in his chest. Both gratefulness and sorrow were mingling there. He sighed deeply and after a while, stopped looking for her.
He entered his room and swiftly started to pack his things. He put the carved stone in a piece of cloth, folded it and put it delicately in his bag.
Another sad smile bloomed on his lips before he went crashing on his bed, exhausted from his day. On his back, an arm folded over his eyes, he allowed a couple tears to fall on his cheeks.
Finally…
He fell asleep soon after to a dreamless night, the bittersweet taste of adventure on his lips.
The sun was barely showing his rays when Link closed the door to his barrack soundlessly.
He could hear an orchestra of snores and leaves ruffling as well as the delicate song of early birds.
Link went to his horse and secured the saddle and bags. He stopped for a second, ears pointing up, listening to the sounds around him, trying to catch the steps of his friend coming to say her goodbyes but she never did. Only the sounds of gale and nature echoed in the early morning air. Tears formed in his eyes but he shook his head adamantly. He patted his cheeks and, after checking everything was tied up one last time, got on horseback.
He waited one more moment, ears alert but finally, he gave a tiny kick, clicked his tongue and he was gone.
A quiet sob broke soon after but she knew better than to wail away her despair. It was not meant to be. Not in this life. His heart belonged to someone else even if he didn’t know it yet. But she knew. Maybe in another life… Maybe.
Chapter 2: Out in the wilds
Notes:
Hello there !
Thank you so much for the support :))
I was giggling and hopping uncontrolably yesterday when I saw your Kudos and comments !Chapter still a bit short but I'm doing my best to lengthen them... Bit by bit ^^"
The journey continues my fellow readers !
I assumed that sign language is a known language by most Hylians. I really think that sign language should be taught in school and I would love to learn it myself.I'll try to post a new chapter every weekday. I've already written 8 I think ^_^
Again A BIG THANK YOU for the kind messages and support
Italics are for thoughts
Bold for sign language
~ ~ are for Hylia's voiceI have a better idea where this is going but, you never know right?
ENJOY
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The morning air was still crisp despite the hot summer days. Link knew that in a couple of hours, the hot rays of the sun would heat up the plains and that he will have to find shelter from the heat. He endured much worse in the Gerudo desert and in the Goron’s volcano but his equipment was scarce since those days were far gone.
With renewed excitement, he got back to his old habits. Collecting plants and food, clearing the few Bokoblins’ camps he came across, hunting the wild fauna for sustenance. The trip to Mount Lanayru would only take a couple of days if he kept a good pace.
He briefly thought about his Sheika Slate and the convenience it used to bring back in the days but he’d left it back at the Castle, not seeing any use for it now.
He shrugged.
Bah! It’ll make the journey even more fulfilling this way! He thought with content.
When noon stroke, he hid under the cover of trees, blessing their cool shade, eating a frugal meal and napping a bit to restore his stamina.
When he got back on his horse, the sun was slowly lowering in the sky and he was approaching the Riverside Stable. Crossing the Hyrule Fields took him less than a day and he knew that he would have to leave his mount there to continue on foot to the Dueling Peaks to reach the Dueling Peaks stable for the night.
As he was advancing, he let his mind wander to what he would do after his quest.
The Zora domain isn’t far away.. Maybe I should start with visiting Sidon… This thought made him giddy and a large grin bloomed on his face.
When he noticed it, he chastised himself and corrected his train of thought The Zora Domain isn’t far away… Maybe I should pay my respects to King Dorephan..! Much better…
He nodded his agreement to himself but he couldn't stop himself from grinning though…
It took him a couple hours to reach the Riverside Stable, he took his time to cross the fields, lingering by the places he used to rush through when he was getting ready for the final fight. As he approached the stables, he was met with familiar sounds... The barking of a dog, the neighing of the horses, voices and laughter. He came down from his horse, leading it by its reins, taking in the sounds and smells he missed so dearly. He was greeted by happy yet quite puzzled smiles, the travellers and stable workers waving at him.
A couple meters away, Ember, the Stables Owner was chatting with one of his workers when his workers pointed behind him in Link's direction. They stopped their chat and Ember turned around, surprise evidence on his face but a big warm welcoming smile on his face in the end.
“Link! What a pleasure to see you here! How are you?” the stable’s owner inquired. Link smiled and bowed his head, signing a energetic “OK”. The man laughed and took the reins of his horse.
“Do you need a place to stay tonight? I’ll change the bedding right away!” Link rose his hands with an embarrassed smile and shook his head no.
No need! I’ll rest on the other side of the Peaks. I’ll leave my horse in your care. I know you’ll take great care of her.
The owner nodded and gave the reins to one of his help. He followed Link as he was making his way to the cooking pot to prepare a meal or two and sat on a stump nearby the cooking station.
“If you don’t mind my curiosity" He said caressing his goatie.. "What are you doing around here? We thought that you were staying at Castle Town for reconstruction and… Forever actually!”
Link offered him a thoughtful smile with a twinge of very badly hidden sadness. He pause in his preparations and signed.
The Princess send me on another quest, so…
“Oh..” said the owner. “I see…”. Ember knew better than to trust the travellers' smiles. His guts were always right about those things. He felt like the Champion was truly sad but also, strangely, really happy.
They stood in a pretty comfortable silence while Link continued his cooking. He loved cooking. Really. Seeing the different food dancing in the pot and smelling the aromas wafting from there had always comforted him. No matter the weather, the fatigue, the wounds or the sorrow he could feel, a hot meal was the best remedy to appease not only the hunger but the heart as well.
“Well!" Ember suddenly exclaimed. "She always knows what’s best for her people, doesn’t she?” He said with a reassuring grin. Link nodded and smiled in return.
Yeah... She always did...
After finishing packing up his provisions, Link turned his gaze to the sky. The sun was starting to set and he needed to hurry if he wanted to reach the other side of the peaks before nightfall.
Putting his big backpack on his shoulders, he bid his goodbyes to the stable’s crew. Ember approached with and wished him well, his hand on his shoulder, squeezing him affectionately and Link headed to the Dueling Peaks passage, waving to the crew, offering a bright smile.
His guts twisted. Ember knew his guts were always right about certain things and his guts were telling him something he wished he'd never feel. Especially about the Champion.
"Be careful kiddo..." He tought.
It was telling him that he'd probably never seen the blond young man again...
The sun continued its course to the horizon and so did Link. He decided that the shortest and safest way was to walk the length of the Squabble River running between the mountains sides.
He still had a long way to go though.
After crossing the Owlan bridge and going around the forest around Batrea Lake he continued South-East to South Nabi Lake and soon, he reached the Tower there.
Looking at the sun's course in the sky, he definitely misjudged how much time he spent at the stables. At that pace, he would never reach the Peaks Stable before night.
Dusk was already upon him. He huffed in frustration. Was he that rusted? An angered sigh filtered through his clenched teeth. Traveling by night was not the issue, he did it so very many times before and it was far less dangerous now than it used to be but his eagerness to resume his travels tricked his commonsense into carelessness and that… That was frustrating…
Maybe his adventures days were too far behind him.. Maybe he should have stayed with Zelda.. Maybe he should have refused her order and accepted a much more tamed fate… By her side.
A shiver ran through him and he shook his head hard, sending his hair flying around.
No.
This would have been the worst lie he could’ve ever “said”.
He stopped at the cooking pot at the base of the Peaks, night had fallen and the firsts stars started to twinkle in the sky. He admonished himself : he'd travelled by night before, this was nothing new. He slapped his cheeks to regain composure… Several times.
Stupid! Stupid! She gave you your freedom back and you mope because you miscalculated your time? Stupid!
He took a deep breath and exhaled loudly, his cheeks stinging from the mistreatment he inflicted them. He shook his head and set up camp after lighting the cooking pot.
After a quick meal, he laid in the soft grass, watching as the moon started her course in the sky. The stars were even brighter than he remembered. Ears flicking, he relaxed to the sound of cicadas hiding in the tall grass.
His thoughts brought him back to his quest and he reached for the stone in his bag. Grabbing the folded cloth, he undid it and took the stone out. He rolled it between his fingers, moving it so its surface would catch the light of the moon. It almost felt warm in his grasp. The night light reflecting on the nooks and crannies of the intricate carvings of its surface made it almost shimmer.
He wondered…
I’ve been to the top of Mount Lanayru before… I’ve seen the statue… It was old but I don’t remember it missing any parts .. Hmpf… I mean… The size of this stone sure is small.. Maybe I didn’t see..
He yawned. He felt tired, bit it was the good kind of tired. Holding the stone in his hand, lulled by the sounds of the summer night, he slowly drifted to sleep.
~ Hero… Hero…~
Link moved in his sleep, moaning slightly.
~ Hero… What is your dream? What do you wish for? ~
It was completely dark around him, he was certain he blinked a few times but the darkness didn’t fade. He felt a weight in his hand and opened it.
A soft glowing light lit the darkness. The small stone offered him light. It wasn’t much but he could finally see.
He was a the bottom of a colossal statue of the Goddess. Much bigger than he’d ever see.
~ What is your dream? What do you wish for? ~ Repeated the voice.
I don’t… I… I don’t… know…
Link opened his eyes abruptly and sat down, breathing fast. He just had the time to see the glowing blue of a Blupee running away from him before disappearing in a poof.
It took him long minutes to realize where he was and to remember why he was there. He felt his heart beat like crazy in his chest yet he was not sweating nor nervous.
He focused hard to collect the slivers of his dream but they had already escaped him…
What a strange feeling… He thought while smothering a yawn.
He indeed felt like he had to think about something, like a question needed to be answered.. But.. What question?
As he pondered about this bizarre sensation, the sun started to rise, dressed up in warm oranges and vivid pinks. Putting the matter aside, he packed his belongings, stomped on the last embers of the fire, replaced the stone in its cloth, in the bag and he left to continue his journey.
Chapter 3: Places we know
Notes:
Hello there !
Chapter 3 as promised :)
I'm on fire people... I've managed to write 12 chapters so far!
I'm thinking this story is going to be longer than anticipated. I'm trying to create lore... Ah ah ah... Silly me...Anyhoops !
A BIG thanks again for your comments and Kudos. It really warms my heart and fuels my will to write.Italics are for thoughts
Bold for sign language
~ ~ are for Hylia's voiceENJOY
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Morning had just started when Link arrived to the Dueling Peaks Stable. Again he was met with puzzled looks but warm, welcoming smiles. He explained himself again to Tasseren, the owner, who patted hardly on his back, laughing hard at how "women could be somethin' hey?".
Link didn't stayed long this time. He gathered a few supplies of arrows, just in case he needed to clear out another Bokoblins or Moblins' camp and went on his merry way.
He followed the river’s bed, looking over his shoulder when he reached near Blatchery Plain. He remembered when he recovered one of his memories there. But that was a long time ago now. He often thought about the hardships he'd overcome to regain his memories of an even darker time, filled with losses and sorrow... He sighed deeply. So many friends were gone...
He shook his head and adjusted his backpack. Now was not the time to mourn. He already did. So he pursued his way to Fort Hateno, went around the cliffs of Quince and walked some more. The day was running its course and Link took a break right before Camphor Pond way past midday. The scenery hadn't changed much from where he came here last time, in a sense, it was comforting.
He resumed his travel, aiming for Hateno Village by night fall.
This time he timed it perfectly. As the sun was disappearing, he reached the village. Some houses had already lit their lanterns and he could hear the soft bustle of busy streets emptying for the night. He entered the familiar village with a pep in his step and a light heart.
No need to stay at an inn there. Link smiled fondly.
He made his way to his house, a little atop the village. People waved at him, welcoming. Some inhabitants came to him, asking him about the Castle, the Princess, friends and family memebers who worked there to rebuild... He answered gladly to their requests.
As he had his residence here, no one looked at him weird for being there, probably assuming that he was here to rest or to collect a few things before returning to Castle Town.
Link felt grateful for how they respected his privacy and didn’t asked any nosy questions on his private life. He would have probably dodged or eluded them anyway.
He laughed a little at his own silliness and went to settle in his home. It was small and cozy - well kept thanks to the villagers efforts. Not a speck of dust lined on the furniture, there was a bouquet fresh wild flowers on the small table and fire wood next to the small hearth.
At the back of his mind, he relished the quiet of the secluded village. The air was chillier than in the plains due to the river nearby as well and the mountains around preserving the village from strong sunlight. He sighed, content. Maybe when this quest was over, he'd return here to farm a piece of land and live a simple life... That was tempting...
He needed to prepare for the ascension tomorrow. Going back to the village center, he looked for a shop still opened and bought a set of good warm clothes and ingredients for stamina potions - they were necessary for the long climb ahead.
He went back home and prepared his travel necessities. As he prepared and brewed the necessary items, his mind strayed… He thought about the strange feeling left by his dream last night. He turned and twisted the feeling in his mind but to no avail. He couldn’t remember what happened, what he dreamt about.
He shook his head and continued to prepare before deciding to take a hot bath and get a good night's rest. After taking care if those, as he was packing his bag, he reached for the cloth wrapping the stone. His possession in hand, he threw himself on his bed, stretching to relieve the tension in his muscles.
He sighed deeply and burrowed himself in his covers. He brought the stone to eye level and frowned. If he remembered correctly, he fell asleep with the stone in hand last night… Maybe if he were to recreate the same conditions, he would dream again and maybe this time, remember…
He turned and twirled the stone in his fingers, the candle light refracting on the carvings. He settled in bed, blew out the candle and closed his eyes.
~ Hero.. Hero...~
Link opened his eyes to the colossal statue. A faint glow emerged from his hand, barely lighting here we was and what he could see. The stone in his hand was the source of that soft luminescence.
I know this place, this light, this sensation…
~ Hero… What is your wish?~
Is it the Goddess? A wish?
Link stood up and looked around, lifting the stone above his head to diffuse as much light as possible. It was… The ruins of a temple? His ears flicked as he heard the sound of a drop. He closed his eyes and concentrated on the sounds around him… Water?
His eyes opened wide. He knew exactly where he was. It was his destination.
The Spring of Wisdom!
But the statue there wasn’t this huge…
~ Hero… Bring me your wish and I shall grant it… ~
My wish?
Link’s vision blurred, he felt on the verge of collapsing, muscles giving under his weight but in his mind, he kept on repeating Wish, wish, wish, granting my wish, my wish…
His eyes opened abruptly and he rose from the bed quickly, panting and sweating.
He was mouthing something that his ears couldn’t hear, for no words could escape his lips… As sleepiness left him, he stood up, mouthing the words again and again and planted himself in front of the small mirror hanging at the back of his front door.
“WISH” He read on his own lips. He stood there in shock and incomprehension.
Wish?
His dream was again a thick fog. Images and sounds mingling into a indecypherable soup. Only this he could recapture from its remains. Wish…
Did he dream about granting a wish or being granted one? He wondered...
His head was hurting from thinking this much barely out of slumber and he massaged his temples to help the migraine recede. He went to clean his face in the bowl of water nearby and as he did, the sound of water dropping in the bowl rang a bell in the depth of his cluttered mind. It was… Familiar…
He knew that it had to be connected with his dreams but how?
He shook his head and decided that he would figure it out later. The sun was already up and he had an ascension to complete.
He cleaned his house the best he could, checked his gear and made his way to the outskirts of the village. He left Hateno for Lake Sumac, heart heavy. He really did love that small lost village...
The trip was short and yet it felt long and exhausting to Link. He wondered why…
Is it because of my dream? Should I rest a bit longer and climb tomorrow? No!
That would be useless. If my dreams are the cause of this fatigue, the more I stay there, the more tired I’ll be and I won’t be able to climb in the end…
He changed his clothes at the bottom of Madorna Mountain, put a couple of stamina potions on his belt and started climbing. The weather was nice, no signs of rain so far but Link knew how quickly it could change in the mountains so he wasn’t dilly-dallying on his way up.
His muscles tensed, sweat was beading on his forehead and gently, rolling down his jaws, his neck, his collarbones… Teeth clenched, breathing steadily, he reached the top of Madorna after a couple hours. The sun was high in the sky but on the East, dark clouds were gathering towards him fast and a nasty wind started to blow his chilled puffs.
A Storm..I have to hurry.
As he climb higher, the temperature dropped and his breaths formed clouds of steam.. He felt his whole body shaken by a strong shiver and his teeth were chattering. Quickly, after securing himself in a rocky nook, he pulled a fur coat from his bag and wrapped himself in it. His trembling stopped and his teeth stopped threatening to cut his tongue.
He continued up for several minutes and finally made it to the top. From his vantage point, straight in front of him was Mount Lanayru and at the top, the…
Spring of Wisdom!
He fell on his knees in an instant, hands clenching his head as a terrible pain split his brain in two.
He tried to breathe to help the pain lessen but it was difficult. The throbbing didn’t subside right away. He panted hard and the freezing air was burning his lungs.
He remembered everything from his dream!
The statue, the voice…
What is my wish?
His head throbbed some more but the cold breeze finally woke him up from his dazed state. He got up after a couple of minutes, clenching his teeth from the pain which was finally lessening. A quick glance East and he saw the storm coming to him.
He gathered his things, took a deep glacial breath and jumped.
As soon as his feet were in the air, he took out the paraglide and flew straight to the mountain in front of him.The freezing air mixed with snow was beating and biting his face but he was crossing the Range fast enough. He still regularly kept an eye on the storm that was rolling onto him.
When finally, the rocky surface of Mount Lanayru was close enough, he folded the paraglide away and gripped the rock to stabilize himself.
Winds rose up as the storm grew closer and closer. Already, he could hear the thunder, the hairs on his arms and at the back of his neck rising from the electric air.
The raging winds were also bringing the first rain drops. He had to be fast or the wetting surface of the mountain would soon be slipping too much to climb and he would fall…Paraglide or not, the lightnings could be his demise.
Link powered through the cold, the dampness and the pain of his tiring muscles. The climb was as hard as he remembered, even more so. Half-way up, the fatigue was cramping his thigh muscles so he snatched a stamina potion from his belt and drank it, tossing the bottle away. He immediately felt better and continued his ascension, weary of the storm which was getting bigger and closer. Rain had started to fall wetting the rock under his grip.
He was but a few meters away from the top. He was going to make it before the rain made everything too slippery to climb.
Come on! Come… Ooooooon! He yelled at himself.
Suddenly, thunder cracked in his ears, winds blew hard and surprised by the loud noise, he slipped…
Chapter 4: Putting the pieces together
Notes:
Hello there !
Chapter 4's here :)
The plot thickens !!
And let's be honest, who DOESN'T love a good cliffhanger, amarite?
Ok... Nobody freaking does... But it's a writer's privilege ;)
Thanks a MILLION TIMES for your support, Kudos and comments. You make my little heart flutter and I'm HOOKED ON THIS FEELING ( na na na naaaa)..
. . .Hmm.. See you tomorrow ^^"
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The rock under his right foot was wet with rain and melted snow, he lost his footing for a second, gripped the rock as hard as he could to maintain his position and despite the surprise, got his foot back up on the rock.
His heart was hammering in his chest and he could feel the blood flowing in his body, a cold sweat drenched his face and back, rolling down in heavy salty drops .
He could hear the drums of his blood flow in his ears and feel it pumping in his temples.
Just a couple more meters…
He was panting hard, muscles starting to cramp from the effort but he was almost there. On his right, a lightning bolt fused from the dark clouds, the loud thunder echoeing through the whole mountain.
Close.. Too close…
He lifted his head, focusing on the task ahead. Finally, he could see the top.
Pushing on his legs, he jumped to reach the top. His forearms touched the rocky ground of the mountaintop. He heaved himself up as the rain fell down more heavily, drenching the path he just took. He was soaked, exhausted and he probably sprained his right ankle in the slip but he was safe... At least, as safe as anyone could be in those conditions…If the weather were merciful, he would have had the most wonderful view from up there. The landscape would stretch as far as the eye could eye in hills and valleys, lakes and forests... He breathed deeply, trying to calm his erratic heart. Gathering himself, he moved from the edge of the mountain towards his goal : the spring.
It was definitely colder and despite the coat, his body shivered harshly. He put his hands on his arms and rubbed them up and down to create a heating friction. It was a little better, but certainly not enough...
The dark clouds covered the sky all around him.. He couldn’t tell if it was still daytime or if night had fallen. He shrugged and continued to move towards the center of the summit. His hands tightened on his arms as he tryied to warm himself up. Once on the cobbledstoned ground, his legs gave up from exhaustion. He almost broke his already injured ankle as he let himself fall on the solid, freezing ground. He cursed and decided to try to set up a somewhat camp on the carved stone platform he landed on.
The rain had stopped as abruptly as it started only to change into snow. The light, perfect and pure white snowfalkes were falling slowly, melting on impact and enlarging the small puddles that had formed because of the storm.
Link lit a small fire that danced in the wind, casting orange lights and purple shadows on the broken columns in front of him, and warmed a meal to restore his strength. He downed it quickly and sighed in content. Warm meals are a great way to feel better... His ankle was still very painful but much less now that he ate, warmed up and motionless. Link looked up at the clouded sky and perceived small patches of dark blue and twinkles. The night was going to ease his attempt to get warmer. The cold bit even more than before and the sky got even darker…
Reaching for his bag, he grabbed the stone from its protective piece of cloth and lifted it to his face. He knew that, somehow, his dreams and his ‘wish’ were connected to that stone but how…?
He pondered on it for a while, eyes on the stone before he decided to get up and go to the statue. The infamous cold was seeping through his clothes and if he didn't to fall asleep and die from hypothermia, he had to move. He took a piece of wood from his small dying fire and now, he had a torch.... His breaths flew from his mouths in long steamy curls, losing themselves into the clouds above. Holding the stone tight against his chest with one hand and brandishing the torch in the other, he approached the tall rock formation that enclosed the shrine and stood in front of the statue. He scrutinized it for a long moment, the light of torch providing a semblance of help againt the obscurity and the freezing air. The big statue was exactly how he remembered - time took a toll on the edges and shapes, small cracks here and there and moss growing on it.
As he continued to examine the statue closely, he couldn’t see any gaps or holes to be filled though. He got even closer, his nose almost touching the frozen rock, inspecting each part to the smallest detail he could perceive in the night and finally, he noticed.
At the very bottom of the statue, on the pedestal, there was a hole, almost invisible to the naked eye. It seemed to be the perfect size for the stone.
Carefully, Link took the stone and placed it there, rotating it to make sure that the carvings were in the right position. He pushed it slowly, with the tip of his finger until it settled nicely.
And he waited.
Nothing.
Not a click, not a peep.
Suddleny Link felt… a rumbling below his feet and the Great Dragon Naydra rose out from the spring for his daily – more nightly- flight. The gigantic body went straight up to the sky, elongating it's seemingly neverending body up there. The majestic beast didn't even notice the presence of the Hylian. It was quite the sight to see...
Once the dragon flew away, Link’s eyes went back to the statue and still nothing was happening. He felt a wave of disappointment and somehow anger roared inside him. This was supposed to be a quest! It was supposed to have a fulfilling development at the end! Not this… Nothingness...
Link felt tear prickling his eyes. Her threw the torch to the ground, pissed and it clanged a few meters away from him, ending in a puddle of melted snow. A sense of emptiness filled him, his arms fell down. He clenched his fists hard, his blunt nails piercing his palms, knuckles white and jaws tight. He bit his lower lip and a strangled sob emerged from his throat.
What was I thinking? Zelda just sent me on a wild cucco chase to what? Appease my want for adventure? Was she mocking me? Why did I do all of this? Nothing?
He felt the hot tears falling on his cheeks, warming his skin because leaving damp traces for the wind to freeze. The snow had stopped for a spell but the cold was still biting.
He moaned in the wind, desperate and defeated... Then a thought hit him as hard as a Bokoblin's bat.
Of course Hylia wasn’t going to answer him, he had to make a wish, he thought bordering on the razor sharp edge of insanity… If his dreams had any prophetic value at all that is...
He remembered how happy and carefree he felt when he was roaming the fields or riding through the forest. He recalled thinking of his friends he would see again, Yunobo, Riju, Teba, Sidon…
Sidon
He concentrated hard on his wish, creases forming on his forehead. What did he truly wished for? Peace in Hyrule..? Already done that… Health? Fortune? None of that appealed to him…
He then recalled what Zelda said to him before sending him away. He pictured her face, her sad eyes and quivering lip “You deserve to rebuild yourself how you actually want to…”.
Then the thought escaped him before he could really consider it fully.
I wish I was rebuilt how I actually want to.
All of a sudden, the wind caught up at the mountaintop, blowing harder than ever. Link felt himself pushed away but the strong gusts. He scrunched his eyes and folded his arms in front of his face to protect it from the dirt and snow the wind was rising from the ground. Bright rays of light illuminated the statue of Hylia, as if light tried to escape from the cracks in the stone and Link had to close his eyes not to be blinded.
~ Hero… Hero...~
Link’s ears flicked hearing his name and he tentatively opened one of his eyes to look at the statue. The light bursted from the statue, envelopping everything in a sea of white
~ I shall grant your wish ~
Link was still pushed by the forceful winds, he was sliding against the frozen stone.
~ You shall be rebuilt as you truly want to ~
The light increased in strength and so did the wind. Link closed his eyes, arms on his face. What he didn’t see was that he was back on the edge of the mountaintop. The wind blew harder and at the very last second, he felt his heels were precariously balancing between the ground and the void. He tried to push himself forward but in a gasp, Link fell. He tried to open his paraglide to ride the currents but the wind, too strong and unforgiving, ripped it from his hold.
Link was falling, soundlessly, helplessly.
He could see his paraglide whirling in the dark sky before a gust pushed it to crash on the mountain side.
He braced himself for impact, mind blank of all things and then... The Dark.
Chapter 5: Mirror, mirror...
Notes:
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THANK YOU ALL for the Kudos, comments and support my little rays of sunshine <3
Here's your daily dose of Hylia's favour :)
Was that previous cliffhanger any good? 'Coz I looved writing it ...Okay, now, my dear readers, we are entering the fun part...!
I've added a couple of OCs to serve the purpose of the story and I'm having a BLAST writing them.For my little smut lovers out there, don't worry, shenanigans will DEFINITELY happen later (remember the tags hey?) but I feel like world building is more important for now. Trust me I can't wait to throw some spice in there but slow and steady wins the race right?
(Hard and fast too... You know what'm sayin? - wiggling brows)
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Chapter 14 is cooking and.. See y'all tomorrow - Hoping you'll have a GREAT weekend :)Italics are for thoughts
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The darkness… Thick, all-encompassing… The numbness… The silence...
It felt like he was floating, weightless. He was not cold nor warm…
Slowly he started to regain mobility. The tip of his toes and fingers tingled back to life and soon, he started to feel every inch of his body. A prickling sensation was growing in his limbs just like when you sit too long with your leg under you and when you finally get-up because you’ve lost all sensation in it. The numbness slowly left him and pain replaced it. He clenched his jaws and took a deep breath, brows furrowing, eyelids closing harder.
A quiet painful moan followed by a gasp escaped his lips.
He could feel himself regaining consciousness by the second. How long had he been out? Was he severely injured? He could feel all his body at the same time so he guessed that he still had all his members attached.
He was still floating and through the fainting numbness and growing pain, a cool sensation.
Water?
His eyelids were too heavy to open and he took a deep breath before exhaling loudly. He focused a moment and in the silence, he heard the beating of his heart in skin.
I’m alive…
The pain was subsiding ever so slowly and with that, he started to wiggle his toes and fingers. It was not the most pleasant feeling but all his fingers and toes were responding.
He had to get up and move but despite the floating sensation, his body felt heavy.. Heavier than it used to be. His muscles were aching and sore.
Through his lids, he noticed that the darkness engulfing him was fading. Like when you feel the sunrise on your face when you sleep. An indescribable color emerging on his closed eyes. He took another deep breath and scrunching up his nose, tried to open his eyes. His lids, heavy, were not complying easily to the task but after a while, they slowly opened to slits. The dim light felt like a thousand burning suns and he closed them back immediately.
It hurts so bad…
But he had to, he couldn’t stay like this forever!
For a time that felt like an eternity, Link tried to fully open his eyes. The problem was that, the longer it took, the brighter the light was shining as the day arrived. Finally, after much efforts, he managed to crack them open.
His vision was blurry, he couldn’t distinguish the true shape of his surroundings. He soon understood that he was inside some sort of building. The light was coming from light wells and wall openings. He recognized that the main nuances of colors were blues and greys… He blinked several times to try to gain more acuity and then he heard something. On his right, he could heard footsteps approaching.
Hear? No.. Feel…
The water around him rippled almost imperceptibly but he could feel it, clear as anyone feeling the ground shake when close to a running Lynel. That’s how he knew someone was coming.
Panic rose through his chest and his breathing became more frantic. He had recover all his faculties… Was is an enemy? Someone or something coming to kill him for good? Anguish clutched at his hear as he closed his eyes and tried to slow his breathing down, feigning sleep.
The step got closer and closer. The sound of a door opening as discretely as possible. More footsteps. His heart was beating like crazy in his chest and he couldn’t help clenching his teeth, bracing for what was coming. The footsteps stopped and he ‘heard’ someone kneeling close to him, the intruder plunged something into the water, directing it towards him. Link was trying his best to play dead but it was getting nearly impossible to do.
Something touched his arm and he flinched, still eyes closed.
The thing recoiled for a second and came back for seconds. Link felt what felt like… A hand… On his arm. Dainty, delicate finger were touching him experimentally. Presses, light touches along his arm. The hand moved away from him and got out of the water. He ‘heard’ the trickle of water dropping into his bath? Pool? Puddle? Then he heard the sound of cork being pulled out from a bottle… Several corks to be precise. He heard the gurgling of liquid being poured into a container. His heart had steadied and understanding that he was safe for now, exhaled the breath stuck in his throat as silently as he could. He heard the keeling again and felt liquid being poured into his water. The hand came back into the pool and stirred a little around before being removed.
In the end, the intruder got back on their feet, closed the bottles and exited the room as quietly as it came.
Link opened his eyes abruptly and breathed heavily for a second. His vision was still a tad bit blurry but he could see enough.
His body felt light of all a sudden… The ache and soreness lessened, Link tried to turn his head around but a drowsiness was taking him. He yawned, he felt so tired. He has so much difficulty opening his eyes and they were already fluttering close on their own accord.
No… I can’t fall asleep or I’ll drown! He thought frantically but he didn’t have the strength to fight the growing sleepiness. He tried to lift his hand to his face to slap him to stay awake and he saw...
Through heavy lids, already closing his eyes and mind fogging, he saw his hand… A light blue color, almost turquoise and small sharp yellow claws instead of his nails on each finger. A flash of terror was in his eyes before he was taken by sleep, his hand falling by his side in a soft splash.
He stirred. Awakening close. He blinked a couple of times, breathing softly. The water around him sloshed a bit as he moved. He was feeling the warmth of the sunlight on his skin. His limbs were waking slowly, still sore but much more responding than earlier. He stretched and yawned…
What a nightmare... He thought.
He brought his hand to his face to pinch his nose and feel his face. He stopped.
No…
Eyes still closed tightly, he felt his forehead, his nose, his cheeks and mouth.
No, no, no!
His eyes burst open. He saw it again. This blue hand, the claws… He lifted his other hand… Same vision. He frantically touched his face and the top of his head. Where hair should stand, there was none but a protuberant shape like a crest. Where his nose should be, there was nothing but a ridge connecting to the crest on his forehead. His face felt different, his skin was soft and kind of slippery…
He sat up only to find out that there was nothing to sat on. His legs were dangling in the water. He panicked and his weight pulled him lower in the water until he was submerged. Link was close to hysteria and agitated his limbs desperately to regain the surface. The pool was deep and he had almost no buoyancy.
He was sinking.
What is happening to me?! I’m going to drown !
He flailed his hand and legs to swim up but his muscles were too sore and painful to obey properly. He was going to die. Again...
His mind was flooded by cries for help, an inability to grasp what was going on and a dash of terror. He put his hands on his mouth to keep it shut to preserve his oxygen from escaping and fortunately, after a couple minutes of utter dismay, realized that no air bubbles were escaping him… He stood still, eyes wide with incomprehension. He continued sinking to the bottom of the pool and when his feet touched the tiles, he just stood there, dumbfounded.
He slowly removed his hand from his mouth and took a deep breath. His reflex would have to breathe through his nose but he didn’t have one anymore and yet, he exhaled through his mouth. Still no air bubbles.
How..?
And then, finally, it hit him.
He took the time to look at him. To really look. Just like an infant discovering his own body, Link flexed his fingers, his toes. He stretched his arms in front of him and noticed on his fore arms that he had fins a pale blue color. His gaze went on his shoulders where he found pads with a yellowish lining underneath.
He continued his examination… Fins on his hips with the same lining than his shoulders, turquoise legs that took a greener color around the knees to the calves and his feet, with yellow pointy claws at the end of each toe. He raised his hand to his sides and felt a faint current under his rib cage. He very lightly touched there to find two slits opening and closing… Gills…
Finally, he brought his hands to his head where the protuberance was.
He had to see it…
He kicked the bottom of the pool to swim up and got to the surface surprisingly fast. He emerged in a splash and swam to the edge of the pool. He barely looked at his environment but saw a door and right next to it a table with numerous bottles of different shapes, sizes and colors. He hoisted himself on the pool’s edge and sat on it, legs still in the water. He waited a couple of minutes for the water to still and transform into a mirroring surface.
He bent over the edge and saw the tail. It resembled a dolphin’s except for the turquoise color of it and the tail, just like his legs, darken to green at the end. At the base of it, two small, bendy and thin fins were curling upwards, almost looking like his own pointy ears. He lightly touched his face’s side fins. They were exactly the same length and at the same place than his strands of hair used to be. Except they weren’t blond but turquoise with green tips. His eyes, side open were crystal blue, even brighter and lighter than his sky color and his pupils were shaped like standing almonds.
Link gasped at the vision.
What.. Happened… By Hylia…
The moment the thought crossed his mind, he remembered the circumstances of his predicament.
The quest, the climb, the statue, the dreams, the wish, the fall…
~ You shall be rebuilt as you truly want to ~
Before he could spiral any longer, he heard foot steps approaching the door.
He turned his head around and saw the door opening. A green female Zora came into the room and stopped dead in her tracks the minute she saw Link sitting by the pool. She brought her hands to her mouth, shocked and squealed, a large smile on her face.
“You’re awake! Thank the Great Hylia!”
She rushed by his side, knelt and grabbed his hand.
“How are you feeling? Does it hurt? You shouldn’t be sitting yet, you need more rest! You should go back into the pool and sleep some more! I’ll tell the Master Healer you’re awake! Everyone is going to be so happy!”
Link was lost, she was speaking so fast his head was spinning.
“Are you hungry? Of course you are! It’s been two weeks since you’ve eaten anything! I’ll fetch you a meal alright?”
She stood up, urging him to go back in the water, which he did, his thinking capacity nearing zero.
“I’ll be back in no time! The Master Healer will come by as well. His Highness is going to be thrilled!”
She went to the door, opened it and waved at him before exiting in a hurry, squealing some more.
So many questions were swirling in his head. He felt nauseous. He laid on his back in the water, enjoy the sound of the soft sloshing. He took a look at the wall openings, the sun was up in the sky, probably past midday. He slept throughout the morning.
Two weeks… It’s been two weeks already…
His head hurt a little and he scrunched up his.. nose?
Was this my wish? To become like this?
He sighed deeply… He did not think that he wanted to be a Zora… But maybe… To be with one… And the easiest way was to… Be a Zora. He chuckled, tired.
What should I do?
His eyelids were getting heavier by the second. He sighed and let himself drift to sleep for a moment.
Chapter 6: New faces
Notes:
Hello there !
Happy Sunday :)
Thanks for the support, comments and Kudos - You fuel my fire to write <3
I'm really enjoying writing this fic so far and I'm starting to write chapter 16 as we speak.
Slow building it is...OCs incoming >w< !
Anyhoops !
I hope you'll like this chapter and again, tell me if you see any mistakes or incoherences and I shall rectify :p
Italics are for thoughts
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He was awakened by some noise by the door. There was a bit of a ruckus behind it. He heard voices, some high, some low…
He moaned, yawned and stretched before swimming to the edge of the pool, crossing his arms on it, resting his chin on his forearms.
Soon after the noises were shushed and the door opened quietly. A group of Zoras came in. He recognized the little green one and three more were accompanying her.
A tall dark grey one with two (very) long whisker like mustaches and a white sash crossing his torso -seemingly an older male- a bright red female and a dark blue male. They all had the white sash, even the little green one.
The dark grey male came to the edge of the pool and knelt. The younger ones knelt behind him. Link straightened up.
“I am truly pleased to see you awake young one” Said the older Zora. His voice was soft and deep.
“I am Mursu, the Master Healer and here are my apprentices” He pointed the red female “Areta”, the dark blue male “Tyop and…” He was cut by the small green one “I’m Yenela! Do you remember me? I was there when you woke up! I brought you something to ea…” Her voice died down her throat when she noticed the deadly glares she was receiving from the other Zoras. “ Sorry...” she whispered contrite.
Link looked at the little formal assembly. Giving a small smile to them. He looked back at Mursu. He looked strangely familiar… He saw him somewhere he was sure of it.. But where or when…?
It hit him an instant later. He was one of Mipha’s apprentices back in the days. He remembered him to be so very cute and way too formal for his age. The whiskers gave him away.
They were much shorter back then. He thought with an amused smile.
Mursu cleared his throat and continued, not without another glare towards Yenela who shrank on herself even more.
“How are you feeling hmm? Any headaches? Nausea? Blurred or impaired vision? Difficulty to move your limbs?” His asked in a soft voice.
He had stood up while asking his questions and moved to enter the pool via a small set of stairs Link never noticed. The apprentices were still kneeling on the edge, following their masters movements in silence. Only Yenela was focused on Link and gave him a small smile.
Link turned to face Mursu who was in front of him in an instant, fingers on his chin. The Master Healer approached him and started to examine him, touching his arms, fins and face. Turning them around, observing him closely.
“Fascinating…” He said in a breath. Link noticed that he was twirling one of his – really - long mustache like appendage that grew from the bottom of his cheek.
“You don’t appear to have any after-effects from your accident.”
Accident? Link thought watching him continue his ministrations.
“When we found you ashore the Bay, you were bruised and battered, several fractures on you legs and arms but you were breathing. You were extremely lucky a patrol was swimming there.”
Lucky indeed…
“Well, I must say our medication is doing wonders. After a couple days of rest and proper meals, you’ll be fit as a flounder!” Mursu said.
He quickly exited the pool and returned to the edge, his apprentices rising up as he drew close to them. He exchanged a few words with the younger ones before turning around to Link once more.
“You’ll be given a proper chamber and Yenela will continue to check on your well-being everyday until full recovery. I’ll come back in a couple of days to discharge you.”
He bowed deeply and started to make his way to the exit, Yenela staying behind. He had a foot out of the room when he stopped and turned around to face Link.
“I don’t think I’ve heard your name, young one.” Mursu asked, twirling his mustache between his fingers.
Link was at a loss. What should he do? Take another name? Create a whole new identity for this strange new body? Was that what he wanted? He shook his head and lifted his eyes to catch Mursu’s gaze. He panted briefly before signing.
L-I-N-K
Mursu didn’t move an inch. He briefly looked annoyed.
“What are you doing with your fingers? Can’t you speak your name?”
Yenela pulled on her Master’s sash and he was about to dismiss her with a click of his tongue and a wave of his hand when she said softly.
“Master… I don’t think he can…”
Mursu gasped, almost swallowing his own tongue and froze for a second, hands slightly in the air before he bowed even deeper than he did before, whiskers touching the floor.
“I apologize for my rudeness Young one! This must be terrible to have lost your voice…! " He said loudly, apologizing profusely "And I thought that you were consequence-free… I shall atone for my arrogance! Forgive me!” He almost shouted in a very dramatic tone.
Link lifted his hands in the air waving them, embarrassed. When Mursu saw that his apprentices hadn't moved, he clicked his tone, irritated and the apprentices bowed swiftly after their Master. Mursu finally raised his head and cleared his throat once again. Link offered him a small smile.
“Well then… I shall let His Highness know about your improving condition and your… Impairment… Once your recovery is complete, we’ll arrange an audience with the King.” Mursu said professionaly. “Yenela! I’ll let our guest in your… Capable hands.” Yenela nodded strongly and retained a squeal.
“Try not to overbear him with your… Conversation. He needs rest.” The older Zora finished with a fixed glare on the greenette Zora girl. She swallowed loudly and nodded more shyly.
“I shall see you again very soon then.” Mursu said, bowing one more time and exiting the room with his two apprentices following close. They both bowed quickly before rushing to their Master’s side outside.
Link breathed loudly, he felt even more tired after this meeting.
Yenela scurried to the pool’s edge. “You should get out of the pool, I’ll show you your room for the next few days!” She said excited.
Link nodded and made his way to the stairs to get out of the water. As soon as he was entirely out, gravity weighted on him. He wobbled a bit, his legs feeling like jelly and barely able to carry him. He felt like a newborn fawn. Yenela was by his side in an instant, sliding her arms behind his back to support him.
“You’ll feel better after a good meal and more rest.” She said softly, offering Link a radiant smile.
She helped him get to his chamber. It took some time because of Link’s lack of strength and fatigue but they made it fairly easily in the end.
The room he was to stay in was… Breathtaking. Large but not too large, ornate with sea life motifs and patterns, the blueish tones of the wall and veil-like curtains on the windows gave a serene atmosphere to the place. There was a beautiful small chandelier hanging from the ceiling, lighting the room with a silvery white light that reverberated on the walls, creating light patterns just like natural light reflecting on a body of water.
Link was amazed by the decor and how refined it was. He felt out of place in such a beautiful room.
Yenela giggled and he snapped out of his contemplation, his cheeks coloring in a mauve tint from embarrassment.
Link sat on a couch on the left of the bedroom while Yenela was busying herself, still shaken by the recent events. He had no idea what to do next… He was at the Zora Domain. He’ll probably come across friendly face who will not recognize him. Will they treat him differently now that he wasn’t the Champion anymore? Now that he was a Zora like them?
Link’s eyes opened wide.
What if Zelda learns about all this? Will she come and get me? Try to reverse the process? Come back on her promise?
Link let his head fall into his hand. A migraine was starting to bang behind his crest. Yenela came to him the minute she saw his crestfallen look and knelt at his feet. She put her hand on his knee and squeezed a bit. Link looked at her through his clawed fingers.
“It’s going to be alright” She said softly. “We’re going to take good care of you and you’ll be up and swimming in no time! I haven’t learned sign language yet but I will. And, you can teach me the basics so we can… hmmmm… Communicate right?” She smiled brightly at him and went to get a platter of food.
There was raw and cooked fish, seaweed and jellies, rice and fruits. A real feast. Link noticed that there were no cups or glasses and doing so realized that he never felt thirsty since he woke up.
The Zoras sure are amazing in so many ways…
Link was sure we was not very hungry but he started to drool as soon as Yenela presented him the dishes, his stomach growled making Yenela chuckle happily. He ate it all. Yenela was asking him if the food was good and each time Link nodded happily, she clapped her hands and squealed some more, delighted.
When there was nothing left of the food, Yenela took the platter away and came back with a couple of colorful bottles.
“These are our medicine.” She announced expertly, an ounce of pride showing in her tone. “Healing and restoring. I made them myself! That’s what I’m good at! I may not have half the knowledge of Master Mursu but I sure know how to make someone feel better! I’ll put some in your basin. You should go rest. I’ll be there next morning to wake you up and feed you some more. Then you’ll teach me your name, alright?” She said with a big toothy grin.
Link chuckled lightly and followed her to the center of the room. He didn’t pay attention earlier but there was no bed in this room… There was a decent size round pool.
The basin huh?
Now that he thought about it, it was silly of him to think that Zoras slept on beds… With their fins and tails, it would’ve been most uncomfortable. The dehydration from being away from water for about 6 to 8 hours also seemed problematic in that case.
Link stepped into the basin which was much more shallow than the pool he was in earlier. He was in water up to his waist.
Yenela incited him to lay down, which he did, and she poured a couple globs of the different bottles she had with her. Just like this morning, she stirred the water with her hand and corked back the bottles.
Link sighed, relaxing in the water. It was not warm nor cold, just perfect.
“Night, night” She said softly.
Link felt his body grow lighter by the second, he waved at her and closed his eyes, floating in the medicinal water.
Night, night.
He drifted to sleep almost instantly with a content sigh. Yenela exited the room silent as a blupee after she drew the window like openings curtains and switched off the lights by brushing a crystal on the wall right next to the door.
Chapter 7: Learning new things
Notes:
Hello there!
I am so grateful for your sweet comments, Kudos and support :) Thank you so much everybody !
You are the Honey in my Tea <3I'm finishing chapter 18 while I'm posting this chapter... This is going to be a freaking novel ^^"
I'm so excited to post these chapters... I've cooked up some steamy shenanigans, some drama...
I told you I was building Lore... So here's a piece of it !I've decided to post Chapter 7 and 8 at the same time because... Why not! But don't expect that to happend again >w<
See you tomorrow ;)
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Link’s sleep was dreamless. Probably due to Yenela’s medicine bath. He didn’t her come into his room or opening the curtains. He felt the light on his closed eyes and frowned from the sudden change in lighting.
He stirred and grunted, trying to catch a cover to put on his face but he didn't any…
After a short while he opened his eyes, hazy from sleep but feeling rested and better than yesterday. He heard Yenela moving things around and when she understood he was up, she turned to him with a big bright smile.
“Hello sleepyhead! How are you today? Did you rest well? Are you hungry? I’ve brought breakfaaaast…!” She sang, all chirpy.
Link moved his weight to stand on his feet and came out of the basin, rubbing his eyes and yawning.
He offered her a warm smile and sat on the couch where he took his dinner the night prior. Yenela gave him an even bigger platter of food than yesterday’s and Link’s eyes went wide. Yenela squealed and clapped her hands, giddy.
“Eat up! You need you strength to heal faster!”
Link smiled some more and started emptying dish after dish.
After finishing everything and feeling his stomach bulging a bit from the massive quantity of food he just took in, he sighed and gave Yenela a thumbs up and a big smile. She giggled, clapped and cleared the platter away. She then took a stool and sat in front of him with a much more serious expression.
“I’m ready to learn!” She exclaimed.
Link looked at her serious face and chuckled. She smiled.
“So… Let’s start with your name… I’ll recite the alphabet, you’ll sign it and when their a letter from your name, give me a thumbs up ok?”
She seemed to have thought about this last night and Link agreed with a smile and a nod.
They started their little exercice..
“L….. I…...N…...K… - Link!” Yenela pronounced loudly and proudly. “You are….Link…” Understanding came to her like she was struck by a lightning bolt. Her mouth hanged open, eyes wide, shoulders slouched.
Link started to feel embarrassed and scratched the back of his neck with unease.
Yenela was still staring at him, processing the information she was just given.
“Oh…. My…. Hylia…” Yenela breathed.
Link was getting more and more uncomfortable and started shifting on his seat.
“You are Master Link? Like the Hylian Champion? The one who defeated Calamity Ganon? Princess Mipha’s favored? Prince Sidon's friend?…” She was about to continue with the titles when he raised his hand to stop her, blushing hard. She gasped and closed her mouth, still staring at him in complete and utter disbelief.
He nodded to approve of her sayings.
“Holy Halibut!” She yelled. She was.. Flabbergasted to say the least. “But how… How did you… You are… Now you’re… HOW?” She raised her hands to the ceiling, eyes ready to pop out of their sockets with shock and surprise.
Link blushed. He signed An accident.
Yenela looked at him puzzled and hit the flat part of her crest with her palm.
“Let’s make it easier for both of us… Yes or No..” She said, crossing her arms on her chest.
Link nodded.
“Curse?” Link shook his head “Ritual?” Shake. “On purpose?” Shake. "Hmmmm" She paused and pondered. “Accidentally?” Nod.
“How…?" She asked eagerly. "Potion?” Shake. “Enchanted item?” Link paused and shook his hand from side to side to signal 'almost'. “Not quite then… But something like it?” Nod. Yenela looked at him dead in the eye. “Do you want to… Reverse it?”
Link looked back at Yenela. He bit his lower lip and clenched his fists that were resting on his thighs.
Did he want to transform back? It was scary to be something that he wasn’t born into but also, kind of exhilarating, new and exciting.
Did he want to go back among Hylians?
He was free now. No more duties as the Champion. He could be whatever – whoever he wanted to be right?
Yenela was still staring at him intensely. Link lowered his head and shook it.
A silence ensued. Long and truly uncomfortable for Link who resumed his shifting and squirming on the couch. He looked up to Yenela’s face and saw her. A huge grin on her face. She was biting her bottom lip, a slight blush on her cheek and a ton of sparkles in her eyes.
“I can’t believe it..” She said still holding her bottom lip with her top sharp fangs. A tiny ‘eek’ slipped out from her mouth and Link blushed even more.
“ I.. Am.. So… HAPPY!” She finally blurted out. She stood up and hopped around, giggling like crazy.
“ The Hero of Hyrule, Savior of the Realm turned in a ZORA! Goddess !”
Link followed her little hops with his eyes and started to feel relieved. Why, he had no idea…
“ His Highness is not going to believe this!” She exclaimed.
Link was taken aback. Her words felt like lead for him. He waved his arms to get her attention and when she turned to face him, her smile faded with the sheer panic in Link’s eyes.
“What’s wrong? What are you so afraid of?” She said softly coming back to his side and grabbing his hands.
Link shrugged, eyes prickling with tears... He had no idea why, but he felt scared. Yenela squeezed his hands.
“They’ll have to know eventually… Right?" She questionned softly. "I admit the situation is… Downright bizarre but.. Here you are safe and as long as you are Zora, you are with your own kind and we take real good care of each other.” She said in a reassuring tone, patting his back and smoothing it.
Link looked at her with teary yet grateful eyes. He squeezed her hands in return.
“ I promise I won’t tell a soul about who you are until you are ready, alright?” She said soothingly.
Link nodded adamantly, offering her a watery smile.
She gave him a final squeeze and stood up, bouncing around.
“Now! Let’s scheme shall we?” She said rubbing her hands together. “You’ll teach me sign language and I’ll teach you Zora traditions and customs so you can prepare your… Debut.” She concluded with a mischievous look glinting in her eyes. “I’ll let you rest for now and I’ll be back later with your lunch. We’ve got this!” She said passionately, fists closed in some sort of power pause. She gave him the biggest smile, waved her goodbyes and took off.
Link chuckled, wiping the stranded tears on his cheeks. Yenela was right. He was Zora now. He didn’t want to change back. Fatigue started to take a hold of him. He went back to the basin and lied down. He closed his eyes and fell asleep half smiling, half frowning.
A strong pain woke him up a couple of hours later. He stood up from the basin clutching at his belly, teeth clenched.
What the… Aaaaaaaargh…!
He was feeling like something was pushing his inside down. He was panting hard, breath shallow. He reached for the edge of the basin and pushed himself out. He fell on the floor next to the basin and tried to steady his breathing. The pain receded a bit but it was lingering, coming up in waves.
He really hoped that Yenela was coming soon because he had no idea what was wrong.
Fortunately for him, Yenela arrived about half an hour later, all chirpy, humming little happy tunes. When she closed the door and put the platter away, she noticed the grunts and whines. She turned immediately to see Link, on the floor, hands on his stomach with a pained expression.
She gasped and rushed to his side. “ What’s going on??” She almost shrieked. “Does your stomach hurt?” Link nodded adamantly, teeth clenching in a pained grimace.
Yenela lied him on his back and started examinating him. Her hands flew on his body, touching and probing. When she pushed her index and middle finger on his lower belly, Link gasped and all his face was screaming pain.
She continued with listening to his belly. When she was done, she promptly propped up and very seriously asked him. “When was the last time you… Relieved yourself?”.
Link looked at her inquisitively, eyes wide, teeth clenched so hard he thought they might break.
“You know… How do you Hylians call this already?” She put a finger on her crest and frowned, thinking very hard, very fast. Her eyes popped open a few seconds later. “ The Toy-ee-let!” She exclaimed.
Link stopped everything. He looked at her, surprised. Embarrassment showing on his cheeks.
Yenela slapped her crest with her palm. “Of course you didn’t! You never had the time to ask and nobody told you...Ok..” She said lifting him up with a grunt. “We are build differently but not that different… It comes out the same way it does for Hylians.” She pointed a small door on their right Link never really acknowledged before. “Here are the latrines, this is where we… Let it out.” She said half embarrassed, half professional. “Let me show you.”
Link flailed his arms in every directions, a deep purple blush on his cheeks, coloring up to his side fins and collarbones. He was dying of embarrassment. The sharp pain he felt was nothing but a natural need he hadn’t fulfilled for a while. He moved aside from Yenela, hands lifted up, palms towards her and he swished them down to signal her to wait here. She stopped and Link went to the small room.
It was decorated in the same fashion as the main room but it was much, much smaller. The latrine consisted simply in a step leading to what looked like a pool’s edge. Except that the pool was ridiculously small and the edge exceptionally big. There was a tiny whirlpool at the center of the puddle and… It clicked.
Link sat on the edge, bottom in the small puddle and let his instincts do the rest.
A couple of minutes and a huge sigh of relief later, Link was out. Yenela was waiting for him, hands in her back, biting her bottom lip, mildly concerned, mostly amused.
Link gave her a thumbs up, put his finger on his mouth and gesture a slice across his throat.
“I’ll never speak of this ever again!” She laughed as Link blushed purple again.
Chapter 8: Anatomy 101
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Sitting on the couch next to him, sharing his meal, Yenela had started to talk him through Zora customs and left the previous incident to fall into oblivion. Link was literally drinking every bit of information she fed him.
She told him about the history of their people, the royal bloodline, the different jobs and statuses Zoras could achieve and so on… Link knew some parts of it but a good reminder is always welcome.
She interrupted her explanations regularly to ask Link to translate words into signs, sometimes sentences like ‘Good morning’, ‘Are you ok?’, ‘food’, ‘sleep’, ‘good’ and ‘bad’… And Link happily obliged.
After a couple of hours of the Zora crash course, Yenela went on about the specifities of the Zora anatomy. The gills, the fins, the skin, the claws… The holes…
“So.. As you experienced earlier” She started with a wry smile before Link's deathly glare withered it “We relieve ourselves kind of like the Hylians.” Link nodded and tried to explain in numerous gesture something that was bothering him since this morning’s incident.
“Huh? Water? Out of us?” She asked a bit confused… “ Oh! Sweat? No, we don’t sweat.. No? Not sweat?”. Link shook his head and signed some more "Tears? Yes, yes we cry.. No?alright..." She chuckled, confused to bits. Link was moving his hands and miming like a mad man, blushing extra hard.
Yenela’s confused looked turned understanding after some more gestures “Ah! Urination? Yes! Yes, yes, yes..! Uh, no.. We don’t urinate. You see, we don’t need to expel liquid because we don’t really drink as you used to. Have you ever felt thirsty since you changed?” Link shook his head in the negative. “You see! We don't process water as a food of sorts, we keep hydrated by submerging ourselved in water, partially or totally. Our skin "drinks" not our throats. Sometimes we drink fermented beverages for parties…” She giggled “But it’s more for recreational purposes than quenching thirst.”
So they drink alcohol huh…
Link was thoughtful for a second but Yenela continued, bringing him back to the lecture.
“Hum.. I think that’s it...OH… No, not quite”. She almost whispered the last part. She cleared her throat, turned to him, blushing fervently and avoided to look at him in the eyes.
“There is… Something else you have to know…” The embarrassment clear in her voice.
Link started to blush himself (again), not really knowing why but he pressed her on.
“Huh-hum… We have.. Huh… Some sort of a… System.. Us… Zoras…” She continued, playing with her fingers, still not looking at the blue Zora.
“You know… For Hylians you have, males and females and that’s it right?” She paused, quickly glanced at him and Link nodded, curiosity piqued. “ For Zoras, it’s a little bit different. We have a first gender, male and female (of course), but we also have a.. Second gender…” She left her sentence floating up in the air.
Link rolled his hand in motion meaning for her to proceed.
“You see… We have 3 second genders… Alphas, Betas and Omegas. The majority of Zoras are Betas and we have the same… Apparatus as Hylians have to procreate but they are not dangling around. We keep everything safely tucked away inside slits. Water fauna is not forgiving when it comes to thing dangling in the water.” She chuckled. Link felt his side fins burning with embarrassment. “ Then we have Alphas. They are pretty scarce, I’d say about.. 20% of the Zora population and they have… Hum… Male genitalia… Even females do.”
Link gulped down. “ And we have Omegas. They are an even smaller percentage of our population.. 10%.. Tops.. And they have female organs… Even the males. Who are reaaaaaally rare.”
She coughed a little and she finally turned to look at him. Link was absolutely DYING of embarrassment, his whole face was hues of violets and purple. He fidgeted on his seat.
“I am an Omega myself.” She said with a small smile. Link replied with a wobbly smile. It was getting difficult to think after this.
How – Know? Link signed to the green Zora.
“Hum… We usually present when we are around… 21 or 22 years old… It matches Hylians’ puberty period, but our takes longer to achieve because… Some changes can happen. If you are a beta, nothing really changes… If you are an Alpha, your.. hum.. Claspers grow a bit more.” Link frowned.
Clasper?
“Oh huh…” She seemed to look for a word and snapped her fingers “Pee-nis!”. Link chocked on his spit and coughed hard. Yenela smiled at him, patting him on the back… “I knooooow… That’s a lot… I’ll stop after that for today ‘kay?” She said sympathetically.
Link nodded.
“ If you are an Omega… Well, for females nothing really changes for your body.. But for males..” She got closer to him “Your pee-nis” She whispered “It kind of... Shrinks? Your… hummm… What’s the name already.. AH! Your..” She whispered again as it could deflate the monstrous mortification Link was feeling and showing profusely “Tess-tee-kyules” – “They kind of go inside and your body creates a womb to give birth. So you have… 1, 2, 3… 3 different slits!” She finished triumphantly exhausted.
Link had covered his face with his hands, processing this load of information will take him A LOT of time.
Suddenly, he perked up and hastily signed.
How – Know – Me?
Yenela offered a crooked smile, unease clear on her face. “You can check yourself.. Just count the number of slits you have and you’ll know…” She looked at him reassuringly. “At least you’ll know if you’re an Omega or not… If not, you’ll need to be examined to determine if you are an Alpha or a Beta…”
It was… A lot to take in. Link took a deep breath to calm his heartbeat. Yenela stood up and squeezed his shoulder amicably.
“I’ll let you ingest everything… It’s getting late anyway… I’ll bring you dinner later okay?” She said with a question in her tone.
Link gave her a tiny nod.
She exited the room swiftly, a little down and sighing.
I just need to count the slits… Link thought lying in his basin, arms open in the water. This was madness... A second gender? Guys able to reproduce with other guys? How would they... Link's train of thought interrupted abruptly. He KNEW how people made children, Goddessdammit ! He clicked his tingue frustrated. What was he then..?
I just need to count the slits…He repeated himself. Where are they exactly?
He knew where one was for sure, right where his butt-hole should be…He frowned. One of his hand came to rest on his stomach. Gulping hard, he let his hand follow the line down his belly to where his member should have been. He felt around a little and found a slit there. He was a male, that didn’t change. A strange feeling of relief washed over him.
With more determination he continued his little exploration, persuaded the next slit he’d touch would be his backside one but on the way there he felt it. Right below his male one, there was another, tucked away right between his tighs.
His breathing caught up in his throat.
Slowly, he let his fingers follow the hidden entrance from top to bottom, not believing it and almost inadvertently, his index simply slipped into it.
He hadn’t even acknowledged the warmth or the shiver than went through him when the tip of his finger crossed that incomprehensible threshold that he immediately removed it, panic seizing him, breath ragged. On the tip of his index, a sheen of a relatively thick, slightly slimy, translucent substance glinted in the light.
What the FUCK??!
Chapter 9: Tsunami
Notes:
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If he could scream, he would have. Instead a panicked whine escaped his lips and his thoughts started to overlap. His mind was swimming in an ocean of questions and a storm was at bay.
He was standing up in the water of his basin, index pointing up in front of him. He turned it around, observing the glossiness of the substance on his finger.
He was completely lost.
What in Hylia’s name is that?
He remembered everything Yenela told him.. “So you have… 1, 2, 3… 3 different slits!” And the waves of questions and panic came crashing down, devastating everything in their wake.
O h Hylia… This means…
The door opened at the same time, Yenela entering the room. “Sorry, I forgot to take the platter back to the kitc…” Her voice died down in her throat when she saw Link up in his basin, a wild look in his eyes, almost as he was about to cry, watching his finger. She caught the glint of slick on his finger...
She came running to his side, splashing in the water to grab him and squeeze him in a tight embrace.
Link’s dam cracked the moment she hugged him and he started crying, sobbing hard and wailing.
Yenela could understand this… His whole world hard been flipped upside down. He wasn’t who he used to be and maybe will never be able to change back. He didn’t want to then, maybe he would want to now.
He was injured, in recovery and his body wasn’t functioning like before. She could barely imagine what was swirling in his head right now… And discovering his condition above it all… Of course he’d crumble!
Yenela already knew, like the other healers. There were unmistakable signs that distinguished omegas from the rest.. Just like for Alphas.
Alphas were tall. Real tall with a bigger build, better hunting instincts, larger and sharper fangs. More ferocious too when it came to defending their territories and their families. King Dorephan was a good example of an Alpha… Their crests and tails resembled sharks and other sea Apex predators.
Omegas… Were pretty much the opposite, like her. Small in stature, weaker with smaller, less sharp fangs, more delicate in their structure, their crests and tails looked like orcas or dolphins, wide and round.
Betas… They were in between..
Hyrule's Hero used to be a simple male when he was a Hylian… Yenela stopped herself from sighing at the very last minute… “And he doesn’t know everything about us yet…”.
She felt deeply sorry for him and tried her best to comfort him and calm the terrible sobs and moans that were escaping him. She patted his back and ever so slowly, dragged him to his knees so he could submerge himself in the still medicated water.
“I’m so sorry” She whispered.
Link shook his head, sobbing quieting but still shaking him.
You – Not – Bad. He signed, hands and fingers trembling from the exertion of his emotional breakdown.
Yenela gave him a small soft smile and accompanied his body into a lying position. She shushed and hushed, just like mothers do to calm their infants. She took handfuls of water that she poured on his torso and crest.
Link’s sobs faded and his breathing steadied. He grabbed her hands and his other hand went to his chin, fingertips touching it before he removed them gently Thank you. He signed, eyelids growing heavy.
“You’re very welcome Master Link” She said with a gentle smile. He rolled his eyes at the title but smiled in return.
She soothed him a bit longer before sleep took a hold of him.
His expression while sleeping was so distressed that Yenela almost stayed by his side, just in case… She shook her head and slowly, let go of his hand and came out of the basin. She adjusted the medicine dosage in the basin before grabbing the platter.
Fortunately, it was still summer for now, when winter would begin, it was going to be more complicated for them Omegas.. But that was not a ‘now’ preoccupation.
Yenela exited quietly with a sad and almost resigned look in her eyes.
Link’s sleep was yet again dreamless and restful. He was woken up by hunger at daybreak.
As he knelt in his basin, a heavy feeling clutched at his heart.
I had no idea the Zora world functioned like this. It’s so strange… Disturbing.
He was still thinking like a Hylian despite his blue and cream skin, his fins and gills. He shook his head, hands rubbing his arms as he was cold. His stomach growled louder and Link winced at the noise and slight discomfort. The light coming from outside was barely bright enough so he could see his surroundings. He stood up and got out of the water.
He looked and fumbled around a bit to see if Yenela had left some food there but there was none to be found. Link’s stomach gurgled again and he sighed, placing a hand on his belly.
While doing that, his brain thought it was the right time to remember another detail from Yenela’s lecture earlier today. “Your body creates a womb to give birth”. A shiver went through him. His new body was made to give birth… It felt so… Alien…
For a brief moment, an image popped into his mind : Him, with a full round belly, his hands rubbing it lovingly and an instant later, another pair of hands joining him from behind.
He shook his head, dispelling the disturbing vision he just had.
Now was not the time! He just started to comprehend things! But deep, deep inside him, a strange satisfaction was timidly blooming at the idea.
Dismissing his weird thoughts, we decided to go outside of his room. When Yenela brought him here 2 days ago, she showed him where the Kitchens were and told him that there always was a variety of things left for midnight-snackers and guards on duty.
He remembered the way and went to grab some grub.
It took him a good 10 minutes to get there. He missed a turn and had to change directions twice before finally getting there. Places by day and by night really look different when you think about it…
Link was finally seeing the big wooden door of the kitchen, easily recognizable by its handle shaped like a fish’s bone, head and tail included. On the walls, there were torches like devices but instead of flames, small crystals were adorning them, emitting a soft, flickering silvery-blue light. The empty corridors he walked through had that eerie atmosphere that you could find in children scary tales, where footsteps resonated against stone walls but no one was to be found there or terrible shadows were cast but it was only the deformed shade of a curtain.
He was about to push the door open when he heard a noise behind him. He turned abruptly to see a very tall, very bulky dark colored Zora behind him. The lack of sufficient light gave him a frightening aura and didn’t allow Link to see what color he was exactly.. A dark blue or maybe grey…
Link had his back to the door, hand close to the handle. A shiver ran through his spine. This Zora was…
An Alpha…
The newcomer was emitting some sort of a vibe. Not quite a smell nor an actual aura but something in between. Link’s lips and mouth went dry in an instant and every fiber of his body screamed at him to cower but he ignored it and gulped down a lump that had formed in his throat.
The tall Zora marched closer to him.
“Well… What have we here…? Hello Little one…” A predatory smile appeared, gleaming strangely in the dark. His fangs were thick and seemingly, very sharp.
Link gasped and before he knew what to do with his limbs half frozen in primal fear and apprehension, the strange Zora was cutting any possible retreat. Link was caught between the door, arm twisted painfully in his back with his hand now squished against the wood, unable to reach the handle and the towering mountain of flesh and muscles.
The smaller Zora lifted his eyes to meet the taller ones. He felt like he was about to be devoured. The eyes looking down on him where completely blown, only a thin circle of yellow around the pupils proved that he had an iris.
The bulky Zora was still smiling, even more so now that he had caught this nice little prey.
Link felt like a mouse trapped by a cat.
The mountain of muscles’ face lowered to his, narrowing the space between their bodies. He put a hand next to Link’s head, flat against the wooden door.
“I’ve never seen you before in the Domain…” He said in a low, husky voice. He lifted his free hand to catch Link’s side fin and stroked it between his thumb and index. “My name’s Bahro… What’s yours little Omega?” He said bringing Link side fin to his mouth, breathing heavily like he was trying to capture some sort of smell.
Link’s new instincts had kicked in the moment they recognized the presence behind him and prevented him to move. If he moved… Who knows what could happen to him.
Fortunately for him, his stomach couldn’t care less about his host being bullied and growled loudly. Link blushed furiously and a part of his fear melted away, helping him to regain some composure.
The beast above him was surprised and a booming laughter echoed in the corridor.
“Dear little one…” He said amused “What about... I feed you and in return for my kindness, I’ll let you share my basin with me huh?”.
Link blinked like a fish about to die.
Was he serious? A meal in exchange for… For… for… Link’s blush deepened, much to his assailant’s pleasure who took this as a proof of coy shyness.
Bahro lowered even more and taking his tongue out, licked a long stripe on Link’s side head fin. Link’s blush disappeared in an instant and a shiver of disgust shook him to his core which the other Zora (of course) felt as a sign of anticipation maybe even pleasure. Bahro’s chuckle intensified and even darkened.
“I like you little one… When winter comes I just might…”
“What might you do Bahro?” Boomed a voice coming from the corridor.
The large Zora stood up like he had been struck by a lightning bolt, taking a step away from Link who used that chance to wipe his fin clean of the track of thick saliva Bahro left behind his seduction attempt.
Ugh… Gross
Lifting his gaze from his fin, Link looked in the direction of the voice. It was dark, deep, commanding... A Zoran silhouette was covered by the shadows of the corridors. It was big… Bigger than Bahro.
The salivating Zora had straightened up, arms glued to his sides and chin up. He gulped down loudly.
“So? Tell me? What. Might.You.Do?” Repeated the voice, a tinge of impatience and anger coloring his command. Link shivered and he couldn’t (or wouldn’t) identify what kind of shiver it was.
“Nothing! Nothing Sir… Your Highness, Sir!” Bahro shouted, looking everywhere but where the voice was coming from.
“I thought so… You’re dismissed.” Said that voice. Boredom had replaced impatience but it rang of anger still. The small turquoise Zora could almost hear a familiar tone in that voice.
Bahro nodded frantically and scurried away without a look for Link.
Link had witnessed the little scene and was, thoroughly amused. He kept a small chuckled inside his mouth when Bahro fled the scene at lightning speed.
As soon as the mysterious Zora had intervene, he no longer felt threatened or in danger. Like any trouble had been lifted from his shoulders in an instant. Link thought for a second that it wasn’t the weirdest thing that happened to him in the last 24 hours so… He mentally shrugged.
His Zora savior moved from the dark and approached him but kept a respectable distance. Link’s hands came to cover his mouth when he saw who he was.
“Are you alright?” Said the huge, regal, dark red and pristine white colored Zora with a concerned look on his face.
Sidon
Chapter 10: A penny for your thoughts
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Link was at a complete and utter loss… What was Sidon doing here? It wasn’t the Palace’s ground, was it? Why did he intervene? Why was he up so damn early in the morning? How did he know this Bahro guy?
Link gulped down…
Did he recognized him? Did he not?
Link’s head was swimming and kind of drowning at this point.
The Prince took an extra step forward and renewed his question, starting to be even more concerned about the “Stunning” turquoise Omega that looked in shock. Hands in his back, his slightly changed his posture in order to appear less big, less threatening and titled his head to the side.
“Are you alright Dear one?”
Link snapped out of his emotional twister and blushed furiously. Did Sidon voice always sounded like this…? Smooth, deep, low… Thick and syrupy like honey?
Link could only nod timidly, looking away.
Was in Hylia’s name am I thinking?
Link was mentally admonishing himself.
Sidon regained his straight, princely posture and sighed like he was relieved.
“Well then. Have a delightful morning Dear one!” He said, being what Link assumed to be his usual chirpy self and he departed, a light smile playing on his lips, humming softly a dynamic tune.
Link’s eyes followed him until we disappeared behind the corridor’s turn.
If Sidon had recognized him, he showed no sign of it and knowing the flamboyant personality he had, Link concluded that he did NOT recognize him.
Sidon and him shared something. They had some sort of a relationship ever since Vah Ruta. They were kind of close Link thought – good friends, if not the best… At least on Sidon side he hoped. Link had realized later that, when he got to the Gerudo desert, listening to the Gerudo talking about love and relationships, that to him, it was more than just friendship but he was fine with it being one sided.
Link sighed deeply and let himself slide against the wooden door until he sat on the cold rock floor.
What am I going to do? What if I can’t tell him? What if he doesn’t believe me when I tell him what happened… What if… I’m still stuck in the same situation than before… What was the point then?
He was thinking this to himself but also, to Hylia… She was the one who put him in this impossibly complicated and confusing situation… The Goddess works in mysterious ways…
Link sighed again and his stomach reminded itself painfully and loudly to Link. Grimacing, Link stood up and finally, open the door to the kitchen to grab something quick to eat.
The sun was rising and Yenela would freak out to see that he disappeared from his bedroom.
Yenela was walking.. No, running… No! Walking… No… Anyways! Yenela was power walking the corridors, a worried look in her eyes but a placated smile on her face. She greeted every Zora she bumped into with her usual super happy, extra loud “Hello!” to pretend everything was alright. But everything WAS SO NOT alright. If she could sweat, she was absolutely sure that she would be drenched in it right now.
She went to check on Master Link’s bedroom at dawn to check if he was okay and resting but.. He... Wasn’t… THERE!
Where did he go? Did he go for an early stroll? Did he flee the Domain? What if he got hurt again? Or… WORSE!
Yenela was dangerously spiraling.
Before she went outside to check, she decided to cover the whole Domain.
“Where are you?” She muttered to herself “Please be safe…” She silently prayed, tears gathering in her eyes.
She continued her search. The Bath House? Nothing… The Training room? No one… The balconies? GAZEBOES? NOBODY THERE… She even tried the Throne Room but, it was empty… King Dorephan would still be preparing to attend his duties for the next hours or so…
She wondered if she should tell Master Mursu about this. A shiver ran down her spine. If she did, she was in for a scolding she’d remember for the rest of her loooong life.
"No yet.." She kept searching and ended up in the Kitchens' wing. Maybe he went in for a snack.. He didn’t eat anything last night and was probably hungry. She nodded to herself trying to convince herself that she was right because she'd used all of her options...
“Please be there, please be there, please be there” She pleaded soflty. She noticed that the door was ajar and pushed it open, gulping down the ball of nerves that had formed in her throat.
Link was seating facing the door and munching on some fruit when he heard the door creaking. He jumped from his seat, claws out. Maybe Bahro decided to come back and try his luck again? But this time, Link was prepared.
Snarling he waited for the door to open fully on a very, very distressed Yenela. Her features reflected her worry and anguish. Link dropped his hands and changed his snarl into a guilty smile, waving at her.
Goog morning. He signed.
Yenela stood at the threshold for a good 10 seconds before she rushed to him, arms wide open, her dam breaking and hot tears falling from her usually sparkly deep yellow eyes.
Link caught her in his arms where she hugged him tight, crying her brains out.
“WHERE HAVE YOU BEEEEEEEN???…” She wailed, sobs shaking her entire body. “ I’VE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR YOUUUUUUU (more wails and sobs)… I THOUGHT YOU LEFT OR WORSE!”
Link, who was confused at first, felt a hot wave of affection and guilt crashing on him and hugged her back. He patted her back like she had done for him, drawing soothing circles until she calmed down.
When she recovered some calm, he signed Hungry, and she laughed a bit through some tears rolling on her cheek.
“I suspected that much.. But I feel silly that I went checking here last…” She wiped her tears from her face and took a deep calming breath through her mouth.
They sat next to each other, enjoying the lasts moments of calm before the storm of cooks would rush in to prepare breakfast. Link pushed some of his snack in front of her which she gladly accepted. They ate in a comfortable silence, interrupting it often with chuckles and giggles.
When the first cook came in, they shooed the 2 friends out of the kitchens – not without a curious look for Link.
On their way back, Link told Yenela the best he could about his early morning’s encounter.
“Bahro? Pah! He is a thickheaded, borderline stupid nincompoop but he is not a bad guy… He works as a throne room guard. I think his long time celibacy is weighing on him too much and he probably think that he’s irresistible… I saw him try his luck an friend on mine a while ago… He doesn’t know a THING about courting!” She laughed.
Link looked at her, inquisitively and managed to get her to repeat ‘courting’ so he could teach her the sign.
“Oh… Courting yeah… Well… That’s going to be today’s lesson then!” She replied smiling widely. “What about we get out a bit, get some fresh air for today?” She asked, a finger on her chin, head tilted to the side.
Link wasn’t too sure about this. Not many people knew of his presence at the Domain and, he realized that he definitely stood out. His skin color was not common at all. All the Zoras were pretty dark in color, except for the Royal bloodline which harbored brighter colors than the rest of their subjects. He remembered Mipha’s vivid blood red color. But him… He felt like a tropical fish in a school of sharks…
The few people they came across looked at him either funny, surprised or shocked, and Link really didn’t like all this attention… But, he really missed being outside, feeling the wind on his face and skin and he felt like taking a swim to de-tangle his sore muscles and try to reinforce them a bit.
Yenela was waiting for his answer and he nodded, miming swimming on what she agreed with a huge grin and a thumbs up.
“Let’s go to Mikau Lake then! Not many people go there, so we’ll be more secluded and less bothered by curious eyes” She winked noticing his unease.
They headed to the lake and took a much welcome dip in the fresh water. On the way there, Yenela kept on babbling and rambling about the Domain, her personal anecdotes and life. Both Zoras were laughing and giggling the whole trip there.
When they arrived, Link was breath taken – again. The 2 successive waterfalls agitating the water there replenished it with oxygen making swimming here like hiking in the mountains. Invigorating.
They plunged in the crystal clear waters and swam around, splashing and chasing each other in the depth of the lake. Link even showed her how he could swim back up the waterfalls, then, at the very top, he jumped acrobatically into the lake below. Yenela gasped and cheered at the show Link was putting, laughing her head off.
After loads of swimming and laughing, they settled on a shallow part of the lake, near the shore, away from the waterfalls so they didn’t have to yell to be heard.
They were panting and grinning like crazy.
Link finally turned to her and asked her again about that courting thing.
Yenela sat criss-cross applesauce in the water, crossed her arms and thought deeply before saying.
“Courting is a reaaaaaal serious business for us Zoras. A long time ago, it was reserved for Alphas/Omegas relationships but it quickly extended to everybody.” She said seriously. “Courting someone implies strong feelings and a will to be mated forever. I’ve mated before but, it was just out of need, not really feelings or love…” She continued.
Link listened attentively to her lesson. He felt himself blushing a bit when she mentioned mating.
“So… What Bahro failed to understand is that when you court, you are supposed to give your loved one gifts. 12 to be precise. 1 for each week of the Courting. A lot of people think it’s too long so they either reduce it to 6 gifts or still give the 12 but, they give one every other day or so to shorten the time they have to wait. It depends on Zoras and how their future Mate reacts. Some Courtings take the whole 3 months, other barely one …” She said and then whispered in a wink “Some are more difficult to persuade than others”.
She giggled lightly before she continued on “The Gifts are supposed to represent the values we associate with our relationship with the other, what we perceive of the future we’ll share, what our significant other means to us… The size or the price of the Gifts don’t really matter. The intent behind it does.”. She settled deeper into the water.
“We Omegas don’t court – We are courted. I’m not very fond of this mindset but it’s the tradition.” She said with a frown. She lifted her legs so her knees were up to her chest and crossed her arms on them, hiding her mouth behind.
“Once, I tried to court someone…” She continued, in a soft, melancholic voice “He was surprised, but he accepted.. The Elders, not so much…” She sighed deeply, lost in her memories “The problem is, you see, that, if the courting’s broken, no matter how or why, you can’t propose to the same person again… It’s very frowned upon… And sometimes, the one you courted didn’t really feel the same for you so, they don’t propose you back in the end…” Yenela blew in a breath before she went silent.
The soft sound of water sloshing and bird tweets the only music to accompany her sad confession. Link sat next to her and placed his arms around her shoulder, hugging her close to him.
He felt deeply sorry and sad. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out the way we want.
Her story brought the image of Zelda in his mind. The way she looked at him when she released him from his duties… Yenela’s story rang a similar bell to him and his heart squeezed in his chest.
Yenela turned her eyes to him and offered a tiny smile. She saw his saddened look and elbowed him lightly to his ribs. Link winced but smiled.
“Anywayyyyyy… Let’s stop with the self pity and moping around, shall we?” She said, stretching her arms and legs.
She rose up from the water and started to move away from the lake. Link stood up and followed her.
“The important thing is!” She said loudly in a very professor-like tone, her finger up in the air “If you are courted, think careful before accepting any gifts. When your start the process, stopping it can be emotionally tricky for both parts. Always prefer declining before accepting. If you change your mind, you can propose then to resume the Courting. If the other really is into you, you’ll resume where you started, no questions asked.” She said with a wink and a grin.
Link acquiesced and they headed back to the Domain’s buildings.
Chapter 11: So many questions
Notes:
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Once back in his room, Link felt exhausted. This morning’s Bahro incident, meeting Sidon, Yenela’s meltdown, the swimming, the lecture and the confession had taken a pretty hefty toll on his stamina.
Yenela accompanied him to his basin, whose water seemed to have been changed, and medicated the water to pursue the healing process.
Link lied down in the water, sighing with content and yawned hard.
Yenela giggled and stirred the water to mix up the liquid medicine. She poured handfuls of the medicated water on his torso and crest, just like the night prior and Link could feel himself relaxing and slumber numbing his body.
“I’ll come back to check on you later. This time don’t leave the room or at least leave me a note or something!” She whispered indignant.
Link smiled and chuckled.
“I’ll go talk to Master Mursu about his visit. I think he could discharge you tomorrow and then… Well… We’ll figure out the rest.” Link thanked her and soon, drifted to a restoring sleep.
Yenela got out of the basin and exited the room, looking back at him with a soft smile.
“Night, night Master Link” and she closed the door.
Links nap was… Agitated.
He stirred and grunted, sloshing and splashing the water around him. When he woke up, he felt uneasy and tried to remember his dream…
Yenela’s must have lowered the dosage on the medicine in the water. He thought.
It was fuzzy in his head. He focused and remembered bits and pieces of his dream… It seems that there was Bahro gifting him a mountain of fish flapping around that he politely declined but Bahro wasn’t so happy about it and tried to eat him before Sidon, riding an enormous seahorse, came to his rescue and took him away in an underwater castle…
Link frowned… What kind of weird dream was that?
He dismissed his fragmented memories and stretched. The sun was now high in the sky and his stomach grumbled again in discontent.
Link sighed and stood up, went to the latrine and minutes later came back to the main room where he eyes the sofas. He headed there and slouched on the couch, pensively.
He was starting to process all the information Yenela had given him. It still was a lot to ingest but he wasn’t feeling as helpless as he felt when he woke up.
In a couple of weeks, he should feel like he belonged here. He’ll try his best to do so at least.
Occupied with his thinking, Link didn’t notice Yenela’s entrance with another sumptuous platter of delicacies.
The smell/taste of it woke Link’s stomach once more and it grumbled loudly.
“Perfect! You didn’t escape this time!” She said laughing. Link blew her a raspberry and chuckled.
They sat and ate together the food she brought.
Summer was progressing fast, days were longer and nights shorter. The hot summer days continued to pass. Outside, noises of life resonated. Children laughing, birds singing, conversations… Link thought that, it really was peaceful here.
“I talked to Master Mursu” Yenela said swallowing her mouthful of rice “He’ll come by tomorrow before noon to examine you” and she gobbled up a whole fish.
Link nodded, eating to his heart’s content, deep in thoughts. What then? He would be discharged of care.. Yenela will have to go back to her duties and he’ll be… Alone.
He swallowed hard.
And again… What then? Mursu told him about an audience with the King… Probably to greet the Monarch and to share his story. To be recognized as a member of this community and acknowledged by the sovereign of this people. Yenela knew his true identity… Should he continue as is or forge himself a new one? Name, past, family…
What if Sidon never talked to him again because he was a simple subject then? He would have to toss aside his memories, his feelings…
And if he was courted by someone else? Was he going to reject every suitor because he couldn’t have to one he wanted…? Worse… What if he proposed and Sidon declined… To never propose him back.
Link’s mind was racing, imagining all the possibilities and rejections. Something in him, deep inside, stirred uncomfortable with the idea to never mate for life.
Yenela didn’t notice the turmoil agitating her friend’s mind.
They continued eating, Yenela babbling about her studies and gossiping about things.. Link snapped from his brooding when he heard Yenela’s rhetorical question “Did you know that next week it’s the Prince’s 150th birthday? In Hylian years… hmmmm.. 25th I guess? Hylians live what.. around 90 years old? The oldest Zora died of old age at 1500! That would be what.. about 250 years old for a Hylian? Holy Halibut! Can you imagine an almost 300 years old Hylian?” She laughed hard and imitated an old person trembling, supporting themselves on a cane, hand curved around her face’s side fin, mouth pinched…
Link snorted at the vision and laughed as well.
If he had stayed an Hylian, he would have died way before Sidon would have.
Yenela went back on track, sucking on a spoon of bright orange jelly “There’s going to be a huuuge celebration. He’s probably going to have a TON of suitors… All dynamics alike.” Yenela stopped eating and turned her face towards the light blue Zora, a mischievous grin splitting her face in half “But tell me, Master Link..” She emphasized way too hard on the Master “You know the Prince don’t you?” She wiggled where should have been her eyebrows, making her crest move. “You’ve known him for a long time now, haven’t you? Oh.. I can’t WAIT to see his face when you’ll tell him.. He he he…” She chuckled lowly more to herself that to Link. “And if I do remember correctly, you two are pre-tty close together riiiiiiiiight?” She continued to wiggle her… Brow…
Link didn’t know how to react… He was caught between blushing madly and being livid with dread.
Don’t know if – good idea – tell – Prince. He signed to her.
Yenela dropped her spoon, splattering drops of jelly everywhere and stood abruptly.
“Of course you should tell him! He’s your friend, isn’t he? I don’t know the Prince like you do but I know that when he gives his trust and his friendship, he does it unconditionally.” Link looked at her in shock. He’d seen a lot of emotions in Yenela the past few days but never did he see her so passionate and offended. By the look on his face, Yenela sat back, cleared her throat and resume to eating her jelly.
“I mean… You are the Hero of Hyrule, defender of the people…He’s the Zora Prince, the future ruler of the Zora Folk... Wouldn’t that be great if you two… Y’know…” She munched quietly, leaving her statement floating in the air.
Link chose to blush like crazy at her assumption and stuffed his mouth a humongous spoonful of orange jelly as well to give him composure.
Yenela gave him a side look, gulping her wiggly treat… “I’d be a match made in Heavens, y’know… A great union that’d make History. And I think that the Prince would be quite happy about it” She finished with a wicked smile. She then suddenly stood up and started clearing the table and putting the dishes away on the platter.
Link almost chocked on his jelly when her sentence sank in and turned to her, eyeing her quizzically.
She was offering him her back, busying herself. Link joined her and tapped on her shoulder. She ignored him and continued cleaning, clearly turning away from him. Link couldn’t see the wide understanding grin she adorned at the very moment.
Link continued to tap on her should insistently, grunting for attention. She finally turned, platter in hands, about to leave and said a big, falsely detached “ Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees?”
What do you mean happy? He signed confused.
She offered him a fake innocent smile. “I don’t know… I just guessed… I mean, he talks about your and your adventures all – the – time, y’know… To the guards, to the helps, to the diplomats, to his healers… But I’m probably totally and utterly wrong so…” She shrugged and made her way to the door, opening it with her foot. Link was haggard, mouth open, eyes wide and a blush so strong, he’d turn mauve.
She winked, having the time of her life and said “See you later!” before letting the door close behind her.
She felt so very satisfied of her little trick and giggled thinking about Link’s face.
“I knew it!” She thought victoriously and disappeared in a corridor, heading to the kitchen.
If she had been more careful about her surroundings, she would have seen the tall dark grey Zora walking in the corridor who eyed the room with interest as a flash of very rare turquoise came by the closing door right when he was looking at it.
“Well, well, well… There you were Little one.”
Chapter 12: Discharged
Notes:
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The next day, Mursu came to the injured Zora’s room for his examination. He was puzzled by this patient of his. And he loved puzzles.
He thought about the day the patrol came in transporting the funny colored Zora on their back at dusk. He asked them where they’d found him and started to check on his vitals. The little Zora was breathing slowly, his body covered in bruises and fractures. Mursu had ordered them to leave the youngling in his care and to speak to no one of their discovery until he’ll allow it. The guards had looked at each other surprised but nodded and placed their delicate package in the closest healing basin.
Mursu had examined him quickly and expertly, summoning Yenela right away. This young female was a pain in his tail but she was immensely talented when it came to preparing healing potions and elixirs.
When she arrived she was as puzzled has he was. He assumed that, considering the place where the bruises and fractures were, he must had fallen from a great height. Suicide attempt? There were more efficient way to do that… Accident? Could be but why in Hylia’s name would a Zora of all people climb up so high in the first place?
A true riddle.
They attended his side the two following weeks, placing him in the Grand Healing Pool to maximize the effect of the herbs and potions. It’s where King Dorephan was usually healed but it’d been years since he had the use for it.
The coma he was in was partially medically induced but by the middle of the second week, Mursu started to doubt he would ever wake up. But he did. The youngling woke up, healed of his ailments but unable to speak…
He had no throat injury though… Maybe he hit his head so bad that his brain got injured in that matter…
But he had no bruise or cut on his skull… Not even a bump.
An enigma indeed.
When he left the youngling to Yenela’s care, he asked his apprentices to help him search for answers… Why was this young Omega’s skin this shade of blue? He was no Royalty… Not of the Domain he knew of…
After a couple of days, the apprentices came back with nothing of help. Not even a legend or prophecy, nothing…
A mystery.
Yenela came to him on the third day after their unexpected guest had awaken to ask him to come to examine their patient, saying that he recovered quite well, was able to swim perfectly and knew of sign language. So he was impaired way before his fall... He dismissed her after quickly agreeing and today, was examination day.
Link’s morning routine was kind of established by now. Yenela came to wake him up, they had breakfast then they went for a swim in Mikau Lake where Link learnt different swimming techniques and tricks, they went back to his room and he took a nap until lunch. But today, Yenela didn’t come back with a platter of delicious treats but accompanied by Mursu and his apprentices, Areta and Tyop.
Mursu bowed deeply when he arrived, followed by the two other Zoras. Yenela waved at him and winked. She signed All good before the group entered.
Link was sitting on the couch and stood up when they came in.
He was a little worried about what was going to happen next. He smiled and waved a hello to the group.
Mursu cleared his throat and twirled one of his whiskers.
“Good day to you young one.” He bowed again. “How are you feeling today? Yenela told me about your recovery and I’m here today to decide if I see fit to discharge you from our care. If it is so, I’ll let his Majesty the Great King Dorephan know and I’ll ask for an audience on your behalf. Not to worry,” he added quickly “our Beloved King knows sign language perfectly and you’ll be able to communicate with him with no trouble at all.” He concluded very satisfied by his little monologue.
Link answered with a nervous smile and a simple nod.
Mursu approached him and said “Shall we begin?”.
Link nodded again, more assertive and let Mursu observe him up close. The older Zora palpated the younger Zora’s body professionally. Hands swift and assured. Link was not feeling very comfortable but the seriousness in the Master Healer’s eyes helped him relax a bit into the examination.
After a couple of minutes of scrutiny and touches, Mursu straighten and clapped his hands once. Link looked at him quizzically.
Behind Mursu,Yenela offered him a thumbs up to reassure him.
“Well…” Mursu’s voice echoed in the religious silence that had fallen in the room “Your body seems to be in a perfect condition. No scars or consequences to be noted. Your reflexes are good and your swimming reinforced your muscles. I am very pleased to see that you healed well.”
Link smiled happily to the news and gestured a thank you. Mursu looked at him then at Yenela and clicked his tongue. Yenela snapped out of her day dreaming and signed Link to repeat, which he did.
“He says thank you Master Mursu.” she said diligently.
“Ah! Well… You are very welcome young one.” He offered the beginning of a smile to the turquoise Zora. He looked around a bit and then said “You are officially discharged from the Healers’ care. I’ll see that the audience takes place as soon as possible and you’ll be notified by a guard soon enough.” He wiped his hands on his sash and twirled his whisker between his fingers. He bowed one more time and made his way to exit the room but stopped before he reached the door, turning around.
“After the audience, King Dorephan’s Chamberlain Muzu will give you instructions.” Link gulped down at the hearing of this name. Muzu never was a big fan of his and he feared the Elder’s reaction to the transformation he went through.
Mursu cleared his throat one more time and continued “Make sure to eat proper meals and exercise daily to maintain your health. Summer is ending soon enough and you’ll need your strength and stamina for the months to come. I suppose I shall see you at next’s week’s festivities then, Young..." He stopped in his tirade and looked intensely at the turquoise Zora... "I still haven't got you name young one" He said toughtfully. Link offered a small smile and signed
It's Link - "It's Link" Yenela translated right away. "Ah well well, Link..." Mursu took a step and left his foot hanging in the air before literally jumping with urprise and shock.
"What do you mean Link?"
Yenela bowed, stifling a laugh. "That's his name Master." The two apprentices looked at each others, mouth opened wide in shock.
"I am not in the mood for your silly jokes Yenela!" His eyes turned to the light blue Zora. "Is it truly your name?" Link nodded, embarrassed.
Mursu's mouth formed a perfect 'O' and he whispered "Oh my Hylia..". He came closer to his patient. "Are you... Master Link? Champion of the Hylians? Destroyer of the Calamnity Ganon?" Link blushed harder and nodded, averting his eyes... He really hated the list of titles.. Mursu rubbed his hand on his face.. "But how? How?" He questionned more to himself that to Link.
Yenela cleared her throat and stepped in "Master, what about we let our guest rest while I explain to you hm?" Mursu turned to her in a flash " You knew of this... Miracle?" Her master blew out in an incredulous breath and Yenela nodded happily. "But.. Why didn't you tell me?" Mursu said, annoyed of being kept out of this loop.
"Because.." She started with a serious face "It was Master Link's wish and he also wanted it to stay like until HE felt like sharing this information."
The older Zora looked at Link intensely. "Fair enough... Should I divulge this information to the King?"
Link paused thoughtfully for a second and shook his head, pointing at himself. "I see..." Mursu responded. " Then, you shall tell him the news yourself." He nodded his statement. "We won't tell a soul about your identity" He looked harshly on his apprentoces, who nodded adamantly "Be that as it may.. I am glad you are fully healed and among us, Young Master Link. Rest well, I'll take care of letting the King know." Mursu said in a content tone.
Without waiting any longer, he bowed (again) and exited the room, his apprentices close by.
Yenela was approaching to talk to him but a yell came from outside “YENELAAAA”. Mursu summoned.
The green Zora gave her friend a small smile and whispered “Sorry, I gotta go, but I’ll be back after I finished my duties alright? I promise!” She said squeezing his hands in a hurry before running out of the room as Master Mursu impatiently yelled her name again and pressed her to tell him everything she knew about that... Miracle.
In an instant. Link was alone. Truly alone… Yenela wasn’t coming to have lunch with him, nor was she going to fill the thick silence of his room.
Link felt a pang in his chest and placed a hand there. She had a job to do and other people to care for but Link couldn’t help but feel abandoned. In just a couple of days, she managed to weave herself an important place in his heart. She was his friend now.
Link sighed and after a good half an hour of self-pitying, he decided to go to the Kitchens to drown himself in orange jelly. That thing was wonderful medicine for depressed thoughts.
He crossed the room, reached for the door and got out looking down, a sad expression glued to his features. Once he closed it, he started to walk towards the kitchen but someone was in his way. As he lifted his gaze, his face started to decompose.
Oh shit… Was the only thought that crossed his mind.
In all his glory and fully geared, Bahro was standing there. Spear in his hand, he looked down on Link.
“Hello Little one.” He said in a deep voice. Link went on the defensive immediately, a snarl on his face and claws up. This little show made Bahro laugh… Hard…
“BWA HA HA HA! Feisty Little one…” His laugh died in his throat when he saw that the Omega didn’t let his guard down. He went back to a calmer demeanor even if a sardonic smile still lingered on his face. “No need to be aggressive like this. I’m sorry for how our first meeting went. I’m here for a good reason. Two actually”.
Link slowly lowered his hands and softened his features but a frown still adorned his face. He was listening.
“First of all, let me re-introduce myself properly.” He cleared his throat, grabbed softly the smallest Zora’s hand and bowed deeply “I’m Bahro, Guard of the Throne Room of his Majesty the King Dorephan and I’m delighted to make your acquaintance Little one” He stated with a strong voice and a… Growl at the end of his grand introduction.
Link was.. Surprised and.. slightly shook the hand Bahro had taken, still wary. Pleased Bahro approached the Omega’s hand to his mouth and put a delicate kiss on its back, lifting his gaze to meet the bright blue one of the sexiest creature he had ever seen.
Bahro may not be a very smart Zora when it came to things different from his guard duties but he did pick up a thing or two from observing the diplomats, balls and festivities thrown at the Domain. Observing was his thing. Paying attention to details, scrutinizing people and analyzing behavior to best defend and protect his King.
That.. That was his strong suit and when he had seen this mouth-watering Omega walking alone at the crack of dawn, losing himself, searching for something – he had patiently followed and waited the best moment to jump and join him.
This Omega had a smell to him… Intoxicating… And it wasn’t even Courting season… Bahro couldn’t resist this and had grabbed his fin to better smell it, had the chance to lick the smooth skin and engrave that smell in his primal brain.
Oh yeah… He couldn’t wait for the Courting season to start so he could try his luck and if it didn’t work out… Fine… I’d just have to wait for this Omega’s heat to start and he’d get him, all – for- himself; but his thoughts had been interrupted by the Prince’s apparition and as a good soldier, he went away when dismissed.
Now that he had his smell, he tracked him down and confirmed his theories yesterday.
Perfect little Omega. Soon ripe for the taking.
He couldn’t have been happier when the Master Healer went to seek the King to explain the situation of this new guest at the Domain… Frail, injured, mute and probably looking to integrate smoothly and do what he’s told… This Omega was definitely… Perfect.
He almost shouted a happy cry went the King asked him to warn the young Zora that he would be seen at the end of the day and that he was charged to accompany him then and there.
He nodded and hid the wicked grin splitting his face. “Perfect”
Back to the hand he was holding, he let it go, not without stroking his thumb over the back of the Omega’s hand. He felt the skin shivering under his caress.
He observed his companion’s face. Shock, surprise, even a shadow of a blush on his face… Not to shabby.
The bulky Alpha straightened up and announced “Secondly, The Master Healer Mursu asked the King for an audience on your behalf and the King kindly granted your request. I shall come to fetch you by the end of the day to bring you to his Majesty.”
The little Omega nodded as he received the news.
Bahro bent over to get closer to his little friend and whispered, an embarrassed look placated on his face “I’m truly sorry if I scared you the other night. I’m not very good with meeting new people and getting to know them. And… To be honest, I thought you were very beautiful…” He scratched the back of his head, under his bull shark like tail. “Sorry…” He offered a contrite smile and straightened up slowly. He started to turn back and finally said “I’ll come and get you soon, alright?”.
Link nodded again, offering the tall Zora a small smile.
Bahro left right after.
Fortunately for him, he didn’t cross path with anyone on his way back, because if they’d see the manic smile that split his face, they would have ran away.
“Soon”...
Chapter 13: The Audience
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Link had to prevent a strong shiver to run down his entire body.
That was… Weird... He thought running his hands on his arms.
He watched Bahro’s back intensely as he walked away from him. The muscled Zora was off-putting. Link had no idea what to believe… His behavior last time was so different from what he witnessed today. The predatory gaze he had wasn’t there… Only remorseful and apologetic glances…
Maybe he did tell me the truth… He seemed to regret his actions…
Link sighed and shrugged… He’ll decide later if he could trust Bahro on his words or not. His stomach grumbled a bit louder and Link went off to the kitchens.
Walking in the corridors by day was much lively than at night. He crossed several Zoras who looked at him sometimes intrigued, sometimes surprised but overall, kindly and welcoming. He wanderer in the corridors and hallways, taking detour after detour to get to the kitchens.
He didn’t want to go back to his silent bedroom.
He’d left his hand slide across the walls he was walking the length of, feeling the cool, smooth surface, his claws clicking on it. He looked up and down, observing every detail of the places he went to. The shape of the carvings on the columns, the distinct nuances of the curtains, the shimmer of the lighting crystals… Anything to distract him…
Eventually he ended up outside. He’d forgotten how beautiful it was… The architecture was so meticulous and delicate. Every column and detail screamed refinement and finesse.
Link left a dreamy smile float on his lips.
His footsteps lead him to Mipha’s statue. A wave of nostalgia built in him. Lightly, he left his finger brush the statue’s pedestal.
Mipha… He thought, almost in a prayer fashion. I’m sure you would’ve been thrilled to see me like this… I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you… You and the others too… But… - He lifted his fingers, shaking every so slightly, like he was afraid the statue would burn him – I’m here now… I don’t fully comprehend how and why but, I’m here… He hesitated then put his hand entirely on the pedestal. I’m… Sorry I couldn’t reciprocate your feelings… He closed his eyes, tears threatening to overflow. Flashes of Zelda, Yenela and Mipha burned behind his eyelids. He closed his hand into a fist. But I… I think I might be in love with someone else… And that someone might also be the reason why I’m here today… The echo of a booming laughter resonated at the back of his mind and a deep voice calling his name. I hope that’ll you forgive me and… If everything goes right, that you’ll give me your blessing once again…
Withholding a sniffle, Link walked away from the statue after a final glance at it. He could have sworn that he saw a smile on Mipha’s face but it must have been a reflection of the sun on the gleaming statue…
He must have been walking for quite a while now because his stomach gurgled awfully loudly. Link looked up and saw the sun beginning to descent on the horizon. With a pat on his belly and a soft chuckle, he went back inside the buildings, heading this time straight to the stash of orange jelly.
Link was lying in his basin, his belly filled and in a much better mood.
This thing really does wonders..! He though content.
He was wondering when would Yenela pop by to see him… He really wanted to see her, talk to her… Especially about his encounter with Bahro earlier. The second the thought finished forming in his mind, he heard knocking on his door.
Standing up, he emerged from his basin. He crossed the room and opened the door, hoping to see Yenela.
He was mildly disappointed when he saw dark grey and bulging muscles in his door frame and couldn’t prevent a pout to from on his lips.
“Hello Little one… Expecting someone else?” Bahro’s voice was tinged with.. What? Annoyance?
Maybe’s he’s just in a hurry to bring me to the throne room and get back to his duties… Link wasn’t totally convinced by his hypothesis but went with it anyway.
“I’m here to escort you to your audience with His Majesty King Dorephan Little one.” Bahro said with intent and with a gesture of his hand, shifting his mass to the side, invited Link out of his chamber.
Link nodded and exited the room.
Bahro led the way, Link walking slightly behind him. It didn’t take long for them to reach the King gigantic throne room.
The blue lights reflecting on the stained glass structures representing the king’s appearance around him gave a soothing effect to the large room but the intricate details and finesse of the décor were definitely fit for Royalty taste.
The last time he was here he felt so very tiny in this humongous place and yet, now, the room felt even bigger. His Zora body was taller than his Hylian’s one but still…
King Dorephan was sitting on his massive throne, dominating the room by his height, mass and presence.
His counselor and Chamberlain, Muzu, was standing right by his side, chatting vigorously with him.
When they reached the bottom of the platform, Bahro stilled, straightened and spoke in a loud, articulate voice.
“Your Majesty King Dorephan. Elder Councilor and Chamberlain Muzu. I’ve brought you the Little rescued one for his audience.” He clicked his spear on the floor, offered Link a smile and a wink and, regaining his seriousness, went to his post at the room’s entrance, facing away.
The King and Muzu turned their gazes to him. Link gulped down and made his way to stand on the platform.
Muzu was eyeing him strangely but no anger or spite in his look.
That’s a welcome change. Link thought halfheartedly amused.
But Dorephan… When he laid his eyes on the little turquoise Omega Zora had a glint in his eye Link noticed… Like…
Like he knew… Link thought, astounded.
When he reached the middle of the platform he knelt, bowing his head low.
Muzu was the first to open his mouth. “Well… So you recovered nicely didn’t you Young one?” He asked politely.
Link nodded, head still bowed.
Dorephan’s voice echoed next in the room.
“Well my Young friend...” Muzu chocked on his spit and coughed his lungs out “Friend??!” He interrupted but Dorephan continued, ignoring the intervention “Rise young one!” He calmly ordered and Link executed his command, lifting his eyes to meet the old King’s. Dorephan smiled fondly and the glint in his eyes sparkled even more, amusement clear in them. “I see that you have changed, quite a bit shall I say…” Link nodded, embarrassed, doing his best to contain the blush that threatened to bloom on his face up to his crest.
He raised his hands. How did you know?
Dorephan laughed hard, his laughter bouncing off the walls. Muzu’s eyes were going from his king to the newcomer, not understanding a thing of what was going on.
“I know all the Zora, for I am their ruler. And I also have the chance to know the Champions very well.” He said calmly, a grin spreading on his face. “The thing that I would greatly appreciate to know is how this came to be?” He asked, lowering his colossal body towards Link, waiting with curiosity gleaming in his eyes.
Muzu lost it at that very moment “Your Majesty!” He interjected “Would you please, for the love of Hylia and the Sweet Mipha, enlighten me on what is happening?!” He asked, the fury of being out of the loop contained but not his growing irritation. Dorephan looked at him sideways and answered in a knowing grin “You may want to go the Healers and ask them to check on your sight Muzu, for the young Zora standing before you is none other than the Champion of Hyrule Himself.”
Muzu looked again at the two other Zoras, going from one to the other at an incredible speed for his old age. After a while, his jaw slackened and he pointed an accusatory finger towards Link.
“YOU!” He fumed “YOU DARE TO STEAL THE APPEARANCE OF A ZORA AND INFILTRATE OUR MIDST?” He lashed out at Link, advancing towards him, still pointing fingers. “AFTER ALL YOU’VE DONE?! FAILING TO SAVE OUR SWEET MIPHA AND THE OTHER CHAMPIONS? CAUSING SO MUCH DAMAGE IT’LL PROBABLY TAKE GENERATIONS TO REPAIR? STEALING THE HEART OF THE…” He was interrupted in his vengefully venomous tirade by the King’s hand slapping on his thigh so loudly that it probably resonated in the whole Domain “MUZU!” He shouted, anger seeping from his usual poised voice. “That is.. QUITE... Enough.” He said teeth clenched, jaws tight.
Muzu lowered his finger and crossed his arms on his chest, looking at Link with a disgusted and offended look. He stood back, grumbling and mumbling...
That’s good old Muzu back… Link thought, a little bitter.
King Dorephan shifted his attention back to Link. “Where were we..? Oh yes! Tell me everything my boy. How did you find yourself in this… situation?” Dorephan asked, settling comfortably back in his throne, devoting all his attention to the little creature in front of him.
Link offered a half smile and a wary look to Muzu before starting to sign his adventures away…
After a long while, lots of nodding, hands gestures, gasps and claps, Link ended his story. He missed a few parts like Bahro’s disturbing approach or Yenela’s heart wrenching backstory.
And, here I am now before you, your Highness. Link finally signed, his wrists and fingers hurting a little for signing so much for so long.
Muzu, still pestering in his corner had followed the story closely anyway and his demeanor changed a tiny little bit when he understood that Link’s predicament was probably Hylia’s will.
King Dorephan had been silent all along, nodding or humming while listening to Link’s tale. When the boy finished, he took a long, deep breath and barked out a loud, resounding laugh, slapping on his tight in the process.
“HA HA HA HA HA HAAA!” Link and Muzu jumped in surprise and looked at each other perplexed. The king stopped laughing and lowered himself again toward the light blue Zora “My dear boy… What an adventure this is!” The King exclaimed, smiling widely. Link blushed and scratched the back of his head.
“I trust that you were explained the rules and laws of our People, yes?” The King inquired and Link nodded in response “Glorious!” Dorephan exclaimed but paused thoughtful right after.
“My dear… Do you really wish to integrate our People? To be one of our kind? You know we would welcome you with open arms and you’ve learned about our traditions and way of living but are you truly prepared to live as a Zora?”
Link hesitated…
I’ve been asking myself that question for a while now…
Dorephan continued “As you are fully aware of I’m sure, your presence here is going to affect a lot of people’s lives for better or worse…” He briefly looked at Muzu while uttering this last part “I realize it is our Great Hylia’s doing but are you ready to face the consequences of this new life?”
Link looked away, wringing his hands together and bit his bottom lip.
Am I ready?
Thoughts fused in his mind, exploding like a firework and then… A quiet stillness overtook his heart.
Loud and bright images of fights, monsters, combats, blood, sweat and tears were replace by a sharp teethed smile and a soft caring look and everything went quiet.
Link lifted a determined look to King Dorephan.
I’m ready.
Muzu’s face decomposed faster than the fall of a Moblin’s skeleton as he started to stutter with indignation and King Dorephan’s laughter boomed again, filling the room with warmth.
Link chuckled himself, a toothy grin blossoming on his lips and a light blush on his cheeks.
“Very well my boy!” Dorephan said before taking a long, deep breath “WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME LINK!” He shouted strongly enough to break the stained glass decoration. Muzu was so startled that he lost his balance and fell on his behind at the King’s loud announcement.
Smiling like crazy and laughing, Link jumped in the air, embracing his new status.
The side door to the room opened suddenly in a loud clack, interrupting the sweet moment Link and the King were sharing, much to Muzu’s displeasure.
In the door frame, a very tall, well build, regal looking Zora was standing, panting slightly and looking everywhere before focusing on the turquoise Omega he encountered before. His eyes detached themselves with difficulty from the heavenly creature to land on his father.
“Dear Father!” He shouted, panting and yet so very dazzling. “I heard you talk about the Champion being here… Where is he so that I can greet him properly!” He said, his eyes searching the room for blond hair and pointy ears.
“My Dear Son!” His father exclaimed “He’s here. Right in front of you!” Dorephan concluded, waving his hand in the direction of the divinely lagooned colored Omega.
The exquisite creature was waving at him, a delightful violet blush tainting his cheeks, crest and collarbones. Sidon had to slap himself mentally to get back to reality as his inner voiced chastised him for even looking at someone else than his beloved... Hmm.. Dear friend.
“What…?” Sidon whispered in a breath.
Look focused on the sumptuous being, he saw him move him hands.
Hi Sidon.
Chapter 14: Old Friend
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The world was spinning dangerously fast for the Zora prince. This simple piece of information had rocked his world, tumbled it upside down…
He had no reason to doubt his father’s words when they came out of his mouth.
He slowly made his way to the otherworldly blue Zora who was standing at the center of the throne room, averting his eyes from the Prince’s searching gaze and fiddling with his fingers, that delicate violet blush still growing on his features.
Silence filled the room as Sidon walked closer and closer to his target.
When he reached the smaller creature, he detailed him carefully.
Smaller stature, smooth skin, slight panting coming from his barely opened mouth, fins and gills, dolphin like tail and most of all… Those eyes that attempted to glance at him once or twice… Their so specific shade of blue he knew he’d recognize anywhere.
Looking down on the smaller being, he whispered “Link?”
The cerulean Zora turned his face and gazed up to him and blinked several times, blush darkening.
Yes?
“Is that you? Really you?” Sidon continued to whisper, disbelief clearly widening his eyes.
His companion nodded
Yes, it’s really me. He offered a shy smile and averted his eyes again.
Sidon stuttered and turned to his father “How? I mean… How??”
King Dorephan barked another laugh “I’d say my Dear Son that our Great Hylia sent your birthday present a couple of days too soon!” and as soon as these words left the king lips, Link’s blush intensified so much he turned magenta, Sidon’s own began to bloom instantly on his face and Muzu chocked on his spit one more time, thinking the King definitely wanted him to die before his due time.
“Father!” Sidon yelled.
“YOUR MAJESTY!!!” Muzu shouted.
And of course, the King laughed even louder, wiping a tear from his eyes.
While the King was having the time of life and Muzu tried to reason with him, Sidon attention went back to focus on… Link..
Somewhere in his heart and soul, a voice called out to him saying that his father wasn’t joking with this and that he kind of already knew, the first time they met a couple nights ago but he couldn’t even fathom the possibility of it being the truth. Link had become a Zora.
Thousands of thoughts pushed their way in Sidon’s mind : some incredulous, some overjoyed, some concerned and some… naughty…
He shook his head, clearing his mind from images coming to it. He chose to go with the overflowing joy he felt when the news sank in.
He decided to act as his usual self. He smiled dazzlingly, picked up the lagooned colored Zora in his arms and twirled him in the air, just as he would have done with his Hylian body.
Laughing abundantly as he put his crest on his smaller counterpart’s in a light head bump, he loudly exclaimed “My Pearl! My Dear Champion! How delightful it is to see you back at the Domain! I am overjoyed to see you here!”
They waltzed for a couple more seconds before Sidon settled him on the floor, Link was chuckling and a bit dizzy. How he missed Sidon’s flashy smiles and dashing attitude. He really was a ray of sunlight beaming through the darkest places of his heart and soul.
“You’ll have to tell me everything that happened to you! I must have all the details of your journey here. Let us have supper together, shall we?” Sidon asked excitingly.
Overwhelmed but walking on clouds, Link nodded adamantly and gave Sidon the m ost dashing smile he could muster .
Sidon’s heart skipped a beat when he saw that heavenly smile decorate his Dear Friend’s face but shown none of it to the assistance.
Muzu had finally stopped pestering and the King his laughing.
Dorephan concluded the audience “Well my Children. I think it’s time for us to rest for today has been a long day, full of surprises.” He smiled. “MUZU!” He called at the Elder grumbling in his corner.
“YES! Your Majesty?” Muzu bowed to his King, startled.
“You’ll be in charge of finding our Champion a more fitting room that the one he has, closer to the Royal Quarters of course and arrange with him to find what occupation he’d like to have.”
As the King spoke, Muzu’s face contracted and distorted clearly containing his sour mood.
“Very well…” He managed to say through his fangs “Your Majesty…”.
“That’s the spirit!” King Dorephan barked, laughing again before leaving the room. Muzu followed shortly, his eyes darting lightning bolts to Link… If looks could kill… Sidon slightly turned to see his father off, chuckling.
Silence fell back on the large now empty room. Both dark red and light blue Zoras looking at each other.
Now that he was Zora, Link’s height towered a bit more than he used to be… Now his eyes were at chest level, not to Sidon’s abs anymore.
Their bodies were very close to one another. Sidon’s look from this close really was incredible…
His tall muscled frame was like a protective barrier to Link’s smaller leaner body.
He didn’t notice when his mouth opened slightly to take in the strange enticing smell that was coming from him… It was musky and strong but not overbearing and pungent like Bahro’s. His head felt a little dizzy.
Sidon’s eyes fell back on Link and a deep crimson blush extended to his entire face when he noticed Link was sniffing him involuntarily and he cleared his throat.
Link snapped out of his daze and immediately turned his head away from the Prince.
What in Hylia’s name was I doing? He thought embarrassed
But Sidon smelled so good that he was drawn to this strange fragrance.
“Well My Dear… Shall we have dinner then?” Sidon asked in a seductive smile and a wink. He waved his arm towards the door to exit the throne room.
Link nodded firmly and as Sidon moved, he followed.
Had he looked back to the grand entrance of the throne room, he would have seen Bahro watching him like a hawk, an angry look distorting his face, hand clenching hard on his spear.
Dinner with Sidon was lovely. A small table had been set for 2 in the Royal Dinning Hall and covered in the most delicious food Link had ever eaten.
While they ate, Link signed him his tale going in lengthier details that he had done for the King. He signed about how Yenela had been such a good friend and caretaker for him during his recovery, how exhilarating it had been to swim deep in the lakes and up the waterfalls, how weird it had felt to sleep in the basin at first, how tormented he had been about his new body. Sidon looked and nodded as Link signed away his story.
He was fascinated by his friend’s resilience and strength as well as by his frailty and weakness… Link really was the most precious being he’d ever encountered in this realm.
Conversation lulled as dinner advanced and they fell in a truly comfortable silence, peeking at each other often and smiling or chuckling.
Link broke it, knocking softly on the table to get Sidon’s attention.
I heard it’s you birthday next week.
“Well…” Sidon said, scratching the back of his head, right under his shark tail “It is…” He smiled.
I don’t know what present I should offer you… Link signed, a bit flustered.
Sidon’s mouth opened in surprise and he stuttered “You.. You don’t have to offer me anything!” He cleared his throat to regain composure. “Your presence here is the greatest gift of all for me”.
They blushed and turned their gaze away from one another.
“Do you… Are you planning on staying long at the Domain?” Sidon asked, inquisitively.
Link’s cheeks flushed even more and he fiddled with his fingers, half signing.
“Sorry I couldn’t read properly” Sidon said..
Link took in a deep breath and reiterated his sign.
Forever.
He hid his hands under the table after this, eyes down, turning full on magenta.
Sidon’s head almost burst when the information sank in and if Link had lifted his eyes to meet his, he would have see his tail wagging madly and a full on blush on the Prince’s face.
“Oh..” Was the only thing Sidon could say for a while. “I’m really glad that you decided to stay here… With me… HUM! US! With us…!” He finally said, correcting himself.
Link eyed him shyly and offered him a small smile.
“Tomorrow morning, Muzu will come to take you to the different part of the Domain for you to test and try the activities we do here so you can choose what you want to do to contribute…” He said much more seriously. “I would have loved to accompany you but… I unfortunately have princely duties to attend to…” He sighed, disappointed.
Link nodded and smile.
He wasn’t too happy to spend one on one time with the grouchy old judging Zora, but he’ll do it.
Once the dinner was finished and the moon way up in the sky, Sidon accompanied Link back to his room and bowing, bid his goodbyes for the night, promising he’ll try to come to see him every day, share a meal if he could…
As he turn around to leave, Link grabbed his fingers. Sidon turned around abruptly and looked at the smaller Zora.
“What is it my Dear?” He whispered, bending closer to his companion.
Link had NO idea why he did that. Inside he was on full panic mode. Releasing Sidon’s finger he signed Thank you. For everything.
Sidon smiled fondly and patted his head.
“You’re very welcome my Dear Link. It is what any… Friend… would do.” He said, pausing on the word ‘Friend’.
Link felt a sharp pang in his chest at that word but nodded and smiled anyway. Sidon nodded in return and walked away, waving one last time at him.
He was an IMBECILE… Sidon chastised himself harshly on his way back.
“Friends… Why did I say that… I mean… We are friends right..? But it feels like it’s not enough… It definitely is NOT enough… I will make it enough…” He thought triumphant, heading back to his room, ideas swirling in head.
Of course… It’s what friends do… Link thought, awfully bitter as he closed his door and made his way to his basin.
On the side of it, there was a small bottle with a note on it ‘For a calm and soothing night – Y.’ Link smiled and pour the liquid into the clear water, stirring it with his hand.
He sighed deeply when he submerged himself in the water.
Friends…
He drifted to sleep on this thought as a silent pain grew in his heart.
Link woke up the next morning feeling refreshed and rested. Yenela’s medicine was really the best.
He stretched and yawned before exiting the basin and going to on of his window. This was his last night in this room and he felt kind of sad but also ready to take on a new day. He leaned on the window frame, basking in the sunlight and enjoying the soft breeze on his damp skin.
A dry knock on his door snapped him out of his daze and he rushed to the door, with a pretty good idea of who was behind it.
As he opened it, his insight was proved right – Muzu was standing there, hands in his back with his usual disdainful look when they made eye contact.
“Good day to you… Champion…” He almost spat.
Good morning to you too, Muzu. Link signed trying his best to look unaffected by his sour attitude.
“I will guide you to your new quarters ONCE. You’d better remember the way for I will NOT show you twice!” He said dryly and started to make his way there.
That old fart was faster than he looked, Link thought almost impressed.
Walking there took a bit of time and while they were marching there, Muzu explained their planning.
“I’ve been given a week to help you find your… Calling in our society” Muzu started, trying to be as civil as he could possibly be “Until our Prince’s birthday celebration”.
Link nodded but Muzu didn’t even spare a look at him to check if he was listening or if he was still there.
“You’ll attend different corps during this time and try to fit in… I’ll gather your tutors’ opinion at the end of each day and report back to His Majesty how you fared.” He slipped a deathly glare behind his shoulder and continued “In his great leniency, Prince Sidon drafted a list of activities that might interest you based on, and I quote ‘How well he knows you’..” Muzu smirked.
His overly sweet tone bordered on patronizing.
He then abruptly stopped in front of a large double door.
“Here is your room for the time being… Champion.” He said dryly and without sparing an other second, walked away. Link almost tripped at the speed the old Zora put in his walk.
Muzu continued his speech “Here are the activities you’ll try for the 6 upcoming days : Fishing, working at the Royal Library, joining the Royal Kitchen staff, Administrative duties under my supervision, learning healing with Master Mursu and his apprentices and finally, Guard’s training with Bazz – whom I’m sure you already are acquainted with.”
By the time Muzu finished his tirade, they were already outside, facing the Great Zora Bridge. Link hadn't even paid attention to his surroundings while Muzu was talking.
A crew of tall, strong Zoras was waiting, chatting animatedly and laughing a couple of meters away.
“Here are your tutors for the day.” Muzu said “Off you go now, out of my sight” He shooed him and walked away, grumbling about fry-sitting and losing his precious time and energy.
Link stuck his tongue out at him and made his way to the group of what he supposed were the Fishermen as confident smile on his face.
Let’s do this…!
Chapter 15: First day
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The Fishermen crew welcomed him with big smiles and pats on his back. They knew of his situation and asked him a lot of questions and Link tried to answer to as many as he could without giving too much personal details.
They explained him the job: Diving in the depth of Ruto Lake, grabbing as many fish as you could fill your basket with, harvesting seaweeds and crustaceans and exploring nooks and crannies of the lake to find jelly fish, eels and oysters.
They explained him that their work started early in the morning and finished just before midday because it was the best time to catch fish.
Fortunately for him, Link had tried his new Zora abilities before and managed not to be a burden for the fishermen.
He watched first and practiced after. Diving in the cool waters of the lake was amazing and the speed he managed to attain, exhilarating. Adrenaline pumping in his veins, he swooshed and whirled in the dark waters like a natural.
The whole crew was definitely impressed by his skills and cheered on him when he managed to break out of the water in a single jump, going high above the surface before diving back. Link was having a blast.
After a couple of hours, they wrapped it up and made their way back to the Domain with today’s catch.
Garrik, a strongly built dark green beta male, elbowed Link laughing. “You did great kid! I didn’t really know what to expect from today but you were awesome for your first time!” He smiled wildly, patting the smaller Zora on the back “You’ve got a good eye for fish and collecting things! And you’re damn strong too, especially considering that you’re an Omega…!” He said truly impressed.
Link blushed and returned his smile.
Omega really are considered weaker huh…
When they reached the Domain’s main Square, they parted ways, waving.
“There’ll always be a place for you with us kid!” Garrik said, his blinding smile still stretching his features. Link thanked him and waved his good byes as they disappeared under the Market’s hall.
It was barely noon and Link was famished. His first day working was tiring but it felt so good to be doing something meaningful. Link was afraid that boredom might hit him and jeopardize his plans to stay at the Domain but so far… Absolutely not!
As he made his way to the kitchen, he realized that Muzu wasn’t there to collect him at the end of his 1st day.
He shrugged.. That old fart must be glad he’d left him in someone else’s care.
He made it to the kitchens and asked one of the cooks if he could have a quick snack. The older Zora lady that greeted him nodded and made him a small feast to enjoy. Link’s eyes were sparkling with joy and he thanked her profusely before sitting at a small table and devouring the carefully prepared food. He almost cried at the delicious taste of the various dishes she placed before him. There was so much food and yet, he ate it all.
When he finished, belly full, he thanked her again and went out of the kitchens.
He still had plenty of time before night and decided to take a stroll. He stumbled upon a large room where children were seated in groups at small round tables, chatting. Two adult Zoras were busy with groups, explaining things to the children.
He felt a small tug on his arm fin and looked down to see a tiny dark blue Zora, a finger in their mouth, head tilted on the side, looking at him with sparkling eyes.
Link smiled and knelt to pat the child head.
The child squealed and leaned into his touch. Link jumped a bit when he saw that 2 other children had come to his side and were also tugging at him to receive praise as well.
He offered them a bright smile and went on to pat their heads.
“Hey…” Said a little bright red Zora girl “Are you a princess?” She asked very seriously. Three pairs of yellow eyes turned to him, sparkling and waiting…
Link’s smile wobbled and he signed
No. I’m an adventurer.
Two of the children looked at each other questioningly but the little girl spoke again.
“You don’t look like an adventuwer. You look like a pwincess.” She stated, crossing her arms on her little chest. The other kids looked at her and nodded adamantly.
Link chuckled and signed Why do you think that?
“You are so vewy pwetty” She said “And you look like the pwincess in our book.” She pointed at an open book on a table on the side. One of the other kid went there, almost stumbling on his way, to fetch the book as to prove his friend’s point and brought it back to Link.
On the open double pages, he saw a beautifully drawn Zora with an exquisite tiara, belts and jewels hanging on her hips and neck. The funny thing was, she was the same color as he was.
The little Zora girl pointed at the book “See?” She said “Pw-in-cess!”.
The group of children nodded adamantly to confirm.
Link chuckled lightly and patted her head softly. She instantly leaned into his hand, almost purring in delight.
Alright. I am an Adventurer-Princess then.
The little girl considered his statement, thought about it and nodded, accepting his response.
“I knew it!” She exclaimed and squealed before she went to fetch an adult and brought them back with her.
“See! I told you the pwincess was weal!” She said triumphant to what Link assumed was her teacher.
The adult Zora was startled when they saw Link’s complexion and nodded to the little red Zora girl.
“Yes, Dira, you were right..” The teacher said with an embarrassed smile to Link. Chuckling, the little girl turned to the ‘princess’ and said “Next time, don’t fowget youw tiawa and youw sword, Mister Adventuwer-Pwincess” and she fled to her table, very proud of herself, followed closely by the her little escort of giggling kids.
She has a little court of her own this one. Link thought thoroughly amused and chuckled.
The teacher turned to him, bowed and excused herself to go back to her duties, not without a look for the unexpected guest that stood at the entrance of her classroom.
Link waved at her and exited the classroom.
He continued his stroll, a smile on his lips and a laugh in his throat. The day ended without any other incident. It took him a while to find his new room but he eventually did and entered it. He’d notice that on the room’s double doors was the symbol of Hyrule Castle on it, making it easier for him to recognize it.
When he set foot in the room, his mind was blown away. It was much bigger than his previous one. The basin in the center was twice as large as the first one and was framed by veil-like curtains with fine silver embroideries representing the sea-life flora. Two huge chandeliers were hanging from the ceiling, lighting the room with a soft silvery-blue light. On the left there was a small living room with plush looking couches and armchairs and a small table at the center. Further away, next to the window like openings, stood a bigger and higher table with four finely carved chairs and a library.
To the right of the basin, an opened wardrobe with shelves containing several veils, arm cuffs, bejeweled belts and finely crafted neck and chest pieces. Right next to it, against the wall, a dressing table with a large mirror embedded with light crystals and finally, the small latrine door. A few fuzzy carpets had been placed here and there for decoration as well as art pieces.
The whole room felt… Regal, Princely…
Link was a bit overwhelmed by all this.
He walked through his new place and crashed on one of the couches… It was heavenly… So soft and plush… He smiled and burrowed in the cushions.
He was feeling himself falling asleep when he heard a soft knock on his door. He opened his eyes and before he could stand up, the door opened. Link jumped to his feet to run to the intruder and hugged her tightly.
Yenela!
“Oof! You’re smothering me!” The greenette said laughing “You’re hard to find you know! One day you’re there and the other you’re here!” she laughed, hugging him back.
Link finally let go and signed I missed you so much.
“Yeah, me too...” She answered grabbing him in an even tighter hug.
After a while, they went to the couches, settling comfortably.
“Ooooh… Nice!” Said Yenela, squishing herself against the couch’s cushions. “Now!” She exclaimed, “Tell me EVERYTHING!” She squealed and clapped.
Hours went by in a flash as Link told her what happened with the King, Sidon and Muzu. He even told her his second encounter with Bahro.
“Told you he isn’t a bad guy!” She interrupted him.
He explained his experience with the fishing crew and the weirdly sweet moment he had with the kids.
Yenela punctuated his tale with gasps, aws, squeals and claps.
“So you’re going to spend time with us in the next few days!” She exclaimed, joy cleared lifting her voice. “You’ll see that it’s no easy feat but it’s so fulfilling to be a healer.”
She stood up and snooped around the room, wondering at the décor and the accessories in the wardrobe.
After she finished her tour, she plopped back on the couch next to Link and said a bit more seriously “I didn’t just come here for fun.. Master Mursu told me to stop bringing you medicine for your basin. We have a lot to do for the next weeks to come and he told me that, as your condition is stable and you recovered fully, you didn’t need it anymore” She said, clearly bummed..
“I have to come up with an other excuse to come here now…” She sighed annoyed.
Link offered her a pat on the shoulder and signed to her What do you mean by ‘a lot to do’?
Yenela looked at him with wide eyes and bit her bottom lip, averting her eyes…
“Hum..” She said thoughtfully “Because we need to prepare for Courting Season and what comes after…” She said with a weird smile and continued “But that’s a lecture for later! Let’s go eat!” She jumped and ran to exit the room.
“You’ coming or what?” She said playfully and popped outside the room.
Link stood up to join her and wondered…
What comes after?
Chapter 16: Tight space
Notes:
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The next mornings, Muzu stuck to his little ritual of coming to pick him up and escort him to the different areas where he would test out different types of work.
The Librarian was very friendly and its was great to be surrounded by books and scrolls but his size was a real bother when it came to re-shelf the borrowed tomes.
On the next day with the cooks, Link barely touched a pot or a pan… The cook who made a meal for him last time acted like a mother-cucco and fed him a sample of every dish that came out of the Royal Kitchens. She was so pleased to see him eat with such an appetite that he couldn’t refuse her. When he got out of the kitchens, early in the evening, she made him promise to come back EVERY DAY for at least a meal or a snack.
Link could feel himself putting on weight just by looking at the kitchens doors. When he came back to his room, he crashed on a couch and dozed off before Yenela came for the daily gossips and reports…
On the fourth day, Muzu was in an even worst mood than usual… Probably because he had to supervise him.
When they arrived to the Royal Office, Link caught a glimpse of a beautifully decorated desk with a tall cushioned armchair and a basin beside it with what looked like to be a much flatter desk on top. He felt like this office belonged to Sidon and let a warm smile spread on his lips. Muzu led him into a tinier office further away and explained him his task…
“You will classify these papers by date and state of completion” He stated. As Link eyed him with a lost look, Muzu sighed dramatically and explained a bit further “Date and is it signed or not…” He concluded with a frown on his face.
He left the young Zora alone to do the work.
It was… Tedious to say the least. Link’s mountain of papers and parchments didn’t seem to lessen as the day went by. The task was not difficult: separating the big pile into two smaller piles.
After a while, Link felt his muscles cramp and decided to take a walk to stretch.
He passed by the big room he saw earlier and there, in his basin on the floor, was Sidon. Dipping to his waist in the clear water.
He also had a mountain of papers he was reading, writing on and putting to the side.
Link had an idea and scurried down the corridors... A couple of minutes later, he was back, facing Sidon’s office and knocked on the door.
“Enter” He heard the weary voice of Sidon ordering. Entering slowly, Link pushed the door open with his elbow and approached Sidon’s basin. The prince was focused on the papers he was reading, he seemed to be sitting on some sort of stony bench in the pool.
Link knelt in front of him and gave a small knock on the flat desk where Sidon was leaning on, one hand on his cheek, the other full of papers and a frown adorning his most handsome face.
The regal Zora lifted his gaze and was met by two clear blue eyes, a soft smile and blushing cheeks. Time stood still for a second and Sidon blinked. When he fully understood the situation, he backed away in the water, splashing around, hands in the air, sending his paperwork flying.
“LINK?! What.. What are you doing here?” He said incredulous, trying to gather the papers that he realized scattered around.
Link chuckled and showed him a silver platter covered in food that he’d put down to the side before kneeling to face him. Hungry?
Sidon looked at the platter, then at the cerulean Zora who was smiling so fondly at him.
He laughed.
“How did you guess?” He asked with a wink. Link blushed profusely and pointed at his own stomach with a grin.
Sidon laughed, pushed the papers, ink pot and quills away from his flat desk and scooted to the side of the bench of his basin, leaning on the back of it, arms resting along the edge.
Link looked at him, confused.
Sidon tilted his head to the side, the shadow of a seductive smirk on his lips.
“Care to join me for lunch?” He asked.
Link snapped out of his confusion, blushing furiously and strangely, a great dose of courage seeped into him. He put the platter on the flat desk and immersed himself. He took a seat next to the tall, handsome, red and white skinned Zora.
He stayed as far away from the prince as the narrow basin would allow him to, trying to make himself as small as possible. The prince’s massive body taking a good half of the space the basin offered. He reached for the flat desk and dragged it over the edge of the basin, pulling the food towards them but enclosing him between the food and Sidon.
The smell of Sidon so close to him overpowered the one of food and Link found himself inhaling the air and blushing.
Something deep inside him tingled. Link shoved the tingling as far away from his mind as he could and he lifted his head. Sidon was looking at him slightly bending over. His usually almond shaped pupils had doubled in size and his was breathing faster. Link realized that his own breathing had picked up too.
He had been close to Sidon’s face before but never in such an intimate situation. He shifted a bit in the water, inadvertently brushing the regal Zora thigh with his own. A shiver ran through him and, blushing like crazy, he averted his gaze as he reached for a fork, handing it to Sidon. The prince took it, fingers grazing against the cerulean Zora's.
They started to eat in an awkward silence. Link’s heart beating like drums in his chest and temples.
Suddenly the prince, shifted a bit, squishing Link to the side of the pool. The smaller Zora grunted and out of the blue, he felt himself being picked up, lifted and re-positioned in the tight space. Right. Between. Sidon’s. Legs.
“Much better, isn’t it?” Sidon blew out in breath, close to his side fin. Link froze. His whole body overheating.
Sidon firm chest behind him, his steady arms around his, his muscled thighs stuck to his pelvis and thighs… His… Crotch against his ass…
Link was seeing stars. The water around him wasn’t so cool and refreshing anymore. He had so much trouble breathing properly.
Sidon didn’t seem to notice or care about how Link felt and continued to eat, content.
Link was enveloped by his smell, his body heat.
The tingling inside him was too strong now to be ignored. Link closed his thighs together. He was feeling strange things down there… A pressure was deliciously building in his core. He didn’t dare to move an inch.
“Weren’t you hungry?” Sidon said unknowingly, swallowing a mouthful of fish.
Link nodded and finally, his body moved. He bent over to the platter and stabbed a small piece of fish wrapped in seaweed with his fork and tried to bring it to his mouth but his hands were shaking so bad, he almost dropped it in the basin.
Sidon watched as Link struggled and grabbed his fork gently, slightly moving to the side, he brought the fork to the cerulean Zora’s mouth.
“Here” He said in a low voice “Let me help you with that since it’s so tight in here”. Link was this close to fainting. Sidon put his fingers under his chin to tilt it and brought the fork to his lips.
Link was entranced, blushing a deep shade of mauve, eyes hazy but opened his mouth anyway. His body wasn’t his own. Between the deep, husky voice of his Prince, his touch, his smell, his fully blown pupils and his body heat, Link had lost control of himself. He had surrendered his will to the male towering above him. And deep inside him, he was glad he did.
Opening his mouth wider to fit the fork, his tongue got out a little. Sidon’s fingers twitched and moved from his chin to his cheek and his thumb pushed on Link’s bottom lip.
“Open wider for me or it won’t fit…” He said, breathless. The Omega moaned sinfully...
As Link was about to execute his prince’s order. Noise came from the office’s door. Not that both Zoras noticed… But Muzu… He definitely noticed.
First was shock, then denial followed by anger.
“WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” He shouted to them.
Who was he targeting..? He didn’t really know himself but the sight he saw almost melted his eyeballs.
Link and Sidon snapped out of their hated daze and the fork dropped in the water in the end. Eyes growing wide for both of them. They detached from each other in a split second as if a giant hand had separated them and pushed them to the edges of the Basin.
Link was mortified and quickly exited the basin without a look for Muzu or Sidon and went to lock himself in the tinier officer, down the corridor.
What in Hylia’s name was he doing? Link was a mess. As soon as he locked the door, he leaned on it and let himself slide to the bottom of the sturdy wooden door. He was panting hard, his face was burning and the tingling sensation in his core itched… So very bad.
Link put his hand over his mouth to stifle a moan. He gathered his knees under his chin and hugged himself.
He had to breathe, to calm down to help the sensation go away.
Moving his hips and knees, he felt it… Something was wet between his legs. With a terrified hiccup he dare to look down, opening his knees. Something was coming out of him. He could see his upper slit bulging as if something was trying to come out and under it, a clear thick liquid pearled at his… Other entrance.
Link panted hard… Panic seizing him. What was happening to him?
Suddenly, his hands moved on their own accord and went down on his body. First he touched the small bulge and it opened up to let out a small smooth and slick soft pink cocklet. Link gasped and gulped down hard. His hands continued down to the slit below and he brushed the entrance with two fingers. It was so hot and wet.
Something in him stirred strongly and the itch grew stronger. Link realized in horror that his body demanded to be touched in these intimate places, that he needed to be filled with something.
Link recoiled his hands up to his chest and tried to breathe.
He couldn’t touch there, not here, not now with Muzu but a few paces away and Sidon… The vivid image of the prince so close to him earlier made his cocklet twitch and a gush of something escaped from between his tighs.
Link started to cry silently, both hands on his mouth…
What was wrong with him? What was going on?
He muffled his sobs and let his body fell to his side, knees still against his chest… He was shaking with uncontrollable sobs and soon, as he tired himself over crying, the itch softened, the gushing stopped and his appendage slid back inside him.
As on cue, Muzu banged on the office door.
“OPEN UP YOU SCOUNDREL!” He heard yelling. Link didn’t want to but he knew he had to. He couldn’t hide like this forever and if he didn’t do it now, tomorrow, when Muzu would come to get him, he’d be in for the scolding of his life.
Pushing on his arms, he straightened and manage to get up.
He took a deep breath before unlocking the door and faced Muzu whose face had never been so distorted by disgust, disdain and anger.
“What do you think you were doing back there huh? You.. You… HARLOT!” He spat, pointing an accusing clawed finger at him, anger boiling in his eyes.
Link jumped at the insult and horror marked his face once more before anger took over.
I didn’t do anything! I just brought the prince some lunch and he proposed that we eat together! He signed with a snarl.
“You were SEDUCING our good Prince with your disgusting Omega pheromones!” The emphasis on the ‘disgusting’ pierced Link through the heart. “The whole room reeked of it”. Muzu was seething.
I wasn’t! We were just having lunch. I wasn’t doing anything wrong! Link signed, loosing his wits and calm. He clenched his teeth so hard he swore they could break.
Muzu snorted and continued in an accusatory tone. “That behavior was unacceptable! I’ll inform the King of your debauchery and I’ll make sure you won’t approach the prince for the months to come.” The Elder Zora finally lowered his finger and eyed the blue Omega with poison. “You are not a Hylian anymore and you must comply with our traditions. This behavior is strictly forbidden before the beginning of the Courting season. If your heat is coming early, I shall have you locked in a room until it passes so that you won’t hurt anyone”.
Link’s eyes grew wide with the threat and his jaw slackened with surprise and confusion. Link didn’t have the time to retort that Muzu turned his back to him.
“You are done for the day. Go back to your quarters, Omega.” The venom in his tone froze Link’s blood up to his heart.
Link felt less than a nobody. He clutched a hand on his heart and tears resumed their falling from his eyes. He fled the Royal Office floor. He barely heard Sidon’s voice calling out to him, pain and worry filtering through it but he kept on running back to his room. All the Zoras who came across him were confused… The turquoise Zora was crying his eyes out in silence…
When Link arrived in his safe haven, he slammed the door close and went crashing on a couch, hugging a pillow tight against his chest and face, sobbing in it.
Chapter 17: Orange jelly binge
Notes:
I'm just like the freaking Team Rocket... I always come back >w<
Here's the 2nd chapter for today, hoping you'll like it as well :p
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The sun was setting when Link woke up. It was quite dark in the room.
He was curled up on the couch, squishing a pillow tight against him. He felt groggy, sore and dry…
A knock resonated and a green Zora came in, calling his name in a happy, chirpy tone.
“Hey Link you’ll never believe what they prepared for the banqu…” She stopped, looking around in the dark room. “Link?” She called cautiously.
She saw a form moving on her left and approached gently. “Link?” She called called again in a hushed voice. Then she saw him, curled up on himself like a kicked out puppy and despite the lack of light, she saw how red his eyes were and the exhausted look on his face.
Link was feeling the tears welling in his eyes again. He was tired from crying but he couldn’t help it. Yenela’s soft voice filled with worry broke his dam. He started sobbing and she rushed to his side his sobs tearing a hole in her heart.
“Link!” she knelt next to him and patted his head “What happened??” She asked worry and fear growing in her voice and damping her own eyes. “Are you hurt?”
Link shook his head. It was no physical injury but his heart was in pieces. Yenela cuddled him, eyes full of tears and shushed his cried the best she could.
After a while, both their crying subsided and Link sat up, wiping his face. Yenela took a seat right next to him and cuddled him some more. He leaned into her gentle touch and sighed.
“What happened?” She asked in a whisper.
Link signed the incident. The way Muzu belittled him was still heart wrenching and his poisonous words haunted him.
For once he omitted no details: how he felt close to Sidon, the way his body had reacted and every single word Muzu had spat to him. He had to repeat his signs a few time because Yenela’s vocabulary didn’t include horny words or insults. The sun had completely set when he finished and they stood there, in the dark, for a while.
Yenela was staggered. She was wavering between pure rage and complete horror. Fortunately, she thought, tomorrow he would be with her and Master Mursu all day and she planned to keep him safe and secluded, with her…
She sighed, reassured and shared her thought with Link who offered her a tiny smile at the news.
“I’m sorry…” She whispered. Link’s head turned to her and he waved his hands at her but she ignored him. “I should have told you about… You know… Your body…” She said, voice cracking with guilt “If I had done my job properly, you wouldn’t have freaked out like this and it might have gone differently… I’m so sorry Link… It’s all my fault…” She ended in a high pitched sob. Link grabbed her and hugged her tight, shaking his hand like a mad man to make her understand it was not her fault… They had run out of time and occasion to see each other during the week, that’s all.
They held on to each other for a little longer. Yenela broke the embrace and smiled weakly.. “What about we go grab some orange jelly and I explain why Omegas are, sometimes, frowned upon by some narrow-minded twats, huh?” She said with a wink.
Link nodded with a bit more of enthusiasm as she grabbed him by the wrist and pulled him out of the dark room.
Two entire bowls of orange jelly and content sighs later, the two friends were chuckling silently in the kitchens.
“Rhenda is going to kill me” Yenela said half laughing, half praying for her life.
Rhenda?
“Yes the Royal Chef! I thought you met her this week?” Yenela said inquisitively.
Link searched his memories… Oh!
Do you mean the Mother-Cucco?
Yenela snorted before breaking into uncontrollable laughter, tears welling in her eyes.
“Mother-Cucco?? I don’t think we are talking about the same person! She is the meanest Zora I’ve ever met. You have no idea how many time she tried to beat me up with her gigantic wooden spoon because I DARED to snoop around the kitchen to get a snack!” Yenela laughed.
Link was aghast. Rhenda was the nicest lady! She always hugged him tight and fed him until he almost burst.
Link started to feel laugter bubbling inside him as he pictured a sneaky Yenela stealing food and Rhenda running after her to spank her.. As the images formed, he chuckled before breaking into a hard laugh as well.
Once they calmed down, Link inquired
Why would she kill you?
“Because…” Yenela pointed the two huge empty bowls “This was for the Prince’s Birthday Banquet…” She snorted again “And we ate it ALL!” She burst into another fit of laughter and Link joined her right after.
I’ll tell her it was me. I just might get away with it… Link signed, wiggling his eyebrows and they laughed harder.
Calming down in hushed voices, Yenela reverted back to seriousness.
“So… About your incident…” She started cautiously. Link straightened up and winced a bit, all fun evaporated.
“What I forgot to tell you is that we Omega Zoras have some sort of cycle. Just like Hylian’s menstruation in a way…” She paused watching Link’s face decompose “We don’t bleed!” She added quickly “But our bodies are wired to procreate. So… We follow a reproductive cycle that begins with the Courting season at the beginning of Autumn…” She sighed.
Link was listening attentively.
“Courting season is when you start searching for a potential partner to… Mate with.” Link blushed deeply, understanding the whole mating idea.
“When we find them, Zoras usually mate for life. We are monogamous like Hylians.” She took a deep breath. “But before that, there’s the courting I told you about, with the gifts… If the courting process fails, you can still mate but you won’t have make a Bond.”
Link arched an eyebrow and Yenela, nodded. “The Bond is a Sacred Mark, apposed by the mates during their mating process. It shows that you belong to one another.”
Like a wedding ring?
“Yeah.. Like a wedding ring but you can’t take it off.” Yenela smiled. “The Bond is a bite mark, you’ll wear it on your neck for the rest of your life. All mated couples wear them very proudly.”
Link nodded for her to continue.
“When the Courting season ends – usually at the first snow- our cycle starts.” She blushed a bit. “We get into heat periods which vary from Omega to Omega. It’s usually less than a week. Mine lasts about 2 days every month.” She explained. “During the Courting, we start to release pheromones. All of us do, no matter the dynamic. We let ourselves to be guided by them to find the perfect match. The issue is that if we, Omegas, emit too much, it acts like a magnet to other Zora, especially Alphas. They were cases of Omega Zoras who got themselves in a pinch with Alphas and sometimes Betas…” She sighed… Link had trouble picturing all of this...
“Alphas are attracted to our pheromones like bees are to flowers and if a flower smells too good, bees will flock to it and sometimes fight to be the only one to pollinate the flower… Sometimes, the bee might also be a bit… Rough… While pollinating because the smell drives it crazy.” She lectured.
Link finally pictured the process… His mouth forming a silent ‘Oh’.
“Omegas don’t ‘call out’ to other Omegas… Beta can be sensitive to the pheromones but not really most of the time… Alphas are the most affected.” Yenela took a break to swipe the bottom of the bowl clean of it last traces of jelly. Licking her finger, she continued. “Alphas produce strong pheromones too and – of course- Omegas are the most affected by them. They use it to attract Omegas or help soothe them when they feel stressed or ill-at-ease. Sometimes they use them to remind the ones around that they are ALPHAS. We named it ‘The Call’… And believe me, it’s not the best feeling…” She sighed. “The firsts heats can be difficult to manage… All Zoras won’t find a forever mate during the Courting and some couples might no want to conceive right away so, healers have to prepare contraceptive potions and heat suppressants to help everyone go through the Courting and Matings without any stress or incidents…”. She paused again, eyeing Link’s attentive face.
“What you.. Experienced today was an effect on the impending Courting. You seemed to have smelled the Prince’s attraction and your Omega body reacted accordingly. There is absolutely NO shame in that...” She leaned over the table to grab Link’s hand and squeezed it. “It’s completely natural and unnerving the firsts times it happens but you’ll get used to it and you’ll manage to be more in control with experience, I promise.” she said with a small smile “You’ll learn to recognize the signs and you’ll be more able to control your reaction with time…” She was doing her best to reassure him.
It kind of worked on him. Knowledge is power in the end. Knowing about it would help him manage similar situations better.
Yenela squeezed his hand tighter in hers. “You have to promise me that, if an Alpha bothers you during Courting or tries to force themselves on you, you’ll bite the heck out of this twat ok? No matter if the pull you feel is strong...” She said worryingly “No means no, for everybody in this Realm.”
Link nodded adamantly, feeling as if she was talking from experience. He felt a pang in his chest and squeezed her hands back.
I promise.
They smiled fondly at each other. After a long pause, Yenela spoke.
“Sooooooooooo… The Prince huh? I knew that you were close but… Holy Halibut Link!” She cackled.
Link blushed furiously and pushed her hands away, cut to the quick. She giggled even more as he stood up and exited the kitchens to run away from her.
“Come oooooooooon… Don’t be so shy!” She laughed and ran after him.
The corridors echoed of laughter and squeals before silence fell for the rest of the night.
The next morning, Link woke up with a lighter heart. Today, he was going to spend the day with the person that had become his best female friend. He won’t have to face Muzu’s foul comments or disgusted expression and Link was happy.
Yenela came to fetch him early to prevent an encounter with the old fart face and brought him the Apothecary.
There were seaweeds and herbs hanging from the ceiling and the walls to dry, full and empty bottled of different shapes, sizes and colors cluttering the tables, mortars and pestles, bandages and vials everywhere.
Yenela brought him to Mursu who bowed deeply and welcomed him to “The Sacred Sanctum of Healing”.
Yenela snickered but Mursu’s deathly glare brought her back to reality.
The day went by in a flash… There was much to do indeed… They showed him how to prepare basic healing potions with Zoran ingredients and medicinal baths.
Link was having a blast. Preparing potions was a bit like cooking and Link LOVED cooking, so he excelled in preparing the different brews.
Mursu was in heaven. He was the best apprentice he’d ever had. The Young Champion was eager to learn but most of all, his silence was a BLISS…
After lunch (where Link apologized profusely to Rhenda about the jelly saying that he got really sad and the orange jelly comforted him – she hugged him tight and forgave him right away, tears in her eyes. She promised to always leave a huge bowl of it, just for him – He was spoiled rotten by this sweet lady), they continued to work in the Apothecary and Mursu showed him how to prepare suppressant potions for Omegas. He invited him to take a couple of vials with him at the end of the day “For future use”.
When the sun was almost set, they stopped and tidied up the best they could for the next day’s preparations.
Mursu was heartbroken to see Link go away and made him promise to come back to learn and help some more after his last day of testing out jobs.
“You’ll always be welcome here and it’s the safest place in the whole Domain during the Courting. Never hesitate to come to us in time of need!” He had said, tears in his eyes and he bowed even deeper than he ever did.
Link chuckled, slightly embarrassed but promised he’ll come by.
Yenela walked him back to his room after a light dinner and, as they arrived, saw the Prince pacing in front of his door, hands in his back, a deep frown of worry creasing his handsome face.
Yenela grabbed Link’s arm, above his fin and pulled, making him twirl in the other direction.
She retained a squeal with difficulty and whispered “Look at his poor face… Don’t be too harsh alright?” She winked and pushed him towards his room’s door, giggling and ran away.
Link stumbled on his feet and almost tumbled on the floor but he was caught in two powerful arms before his face touched the ground.
He was lifted up and pressed over a firm, warm, muscled chest.
“My Pearl!” Sidon’s voice echoed with alarm “Are you alright? Did you hurt yourself?”.
Link lifted his gaze to Sidon worried face and pushed gently on the chest supporting him to regain his balance. The lagoon colored Zora shook his head and smiled shyly.
Sidon blushed a tad and let Link straightened but didn’t let go of his arms. He lifted a hand and delicately brushed Link’s cheek, which was already painting mauve… “Are you sure?” Sidon asked, lowering his head to meet Link’s, placing the top of his crest on his.
Link nodded slightly, heart starting to beat harder in his chest.
I’m all good. He managed to sign with one hand free.
Sidon sighed relieved and painstakingly detached himself from the smaller male.
“I..” He started, scratching the back of his head. “I wanted to apologize for what happened yesterday” He said, averting his eyes. “My behavior was improper and I must have scared you with my distasteful conduct.” He released Link’s arm and bowed deeply. “I am truly sorry my Dear”.
Link was confused and embarrassed that the Prince would bow to him… What if someone saw him? His reputation as Prince would be stained.
Link grabbed his face and pushed him upwards. Sidon’s surprise was evident and his eyes widened.
Link couldn’t look him in the eye.
It’s fine. He signed in a hurry. I understand it must have been my fault with the pheromone’s stuff. I should be the one to apologize for tricking you.. He couldn’t finish his sentence as Sidon grabbed his hands harshly and squeezed them strongly.
“NO!” He shouted, anger gleaming in his eyes… But not towards Link, towards himself… “No…” He repeated in a much softer voice, releasing the pressure on Links hands. He entangled his fingers with the cerulean Zora’s. “It was me… I was so… Pleasantly surprised when you came to visit me that I.. Let my boldness take over my common sense...” He said in a breath.
Link could feel the sadness emanating from his prince and pressed his hands and fingers with the red Zora’s. Sidon jerked at the sensation but return the squeeze.
“I promise it won’t happen again...” He said, dejected. Link pulled on his hands, making the towering Zora bend over and lightly head bumped him with a… Coy smile?
Link freed his hands and looked at him straight in the eyes, a strange spark gleaming in his own.
Don’t make promises you can’t keep. I know I won’t. He signed.
Sidon was staggered... Link freed himself from the Prince's touch and Sidon watched as the smaller Zora opened his bedroom door and went inside with a final wave to him. The door closed in a soft click.
A dumb smile played on his lips before he turned around and went on his merry way.
A growl came from the shadow of a corridor’s bend and disappeared an instant later.
On the other side of the door, Link knees gave out under him and he flopped on the floor, shaking and panting… Where did that boldness come from? Didn’t he remember Muzu’s warning to stay away from Sidon?
Oh he sure did..! But his hands moved before he could truly think about was he was about to sign.
A bubble of lighthearted giggle burst out of him and he clasped his hands on his mouth, smiling like a mad man. Sidon’s face when he told him that was priceless…
He couldn’t wait for Yenela to come so he could tell her this!
Chapter 18: Training session
Notes:
Hello there !
Thank you so much for the comments, support and Kudos <3
Steam and drama incoming ! In what order? I wonder...
Anyhoops :p stay tuned for chap 19 ;)
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His evening had been animated with much laughter, playing around and scoops of orange jelly.
Yenela’s couldn’t believe her eyes when he told her his outburst of sassiness. She had cheered and yelled obscenities about him and Sidon which he shushed from her by trying to smother her with a pillow.
Link had felt the tingle when Sidon’s fingers intertwined with his but he kept it at bay this time and when he went to sleep, his dreams were filled with red large clawed fingers pushing eagerly on his bottom lip…
The next morning, he was ready for his last day in the blink of an eye and waiting patiently for Muzu to pick him up. When he heard footsteps at his door, he flung it open, ready to put a contrite expression of his face but he was met by a tall, lean black and white Zora who was smiling dashingly at him.
“Hello there Champion!”
Bazz!
Link was over the moon to see his old friend standing in his doorway and not the old fart face. He barely resisted the urge to jump on him and hug him.
It was so good to see him, Link couldn’t help himself but to beam. Bazz gave a hearty laugh and invited him to follow his lead to the Guard’s Court.
They talked a lot while walking there. Bazz never asked him personal questions but Link explained him the whole story anyway. Bazz was flabbergasted by the whole transformation thing but in the end, he was thrilled that Link was now part of his people and he welcomed him again, with opened arms.
When they reached the Guard’s Court, Bazz hit his spear on the ground, calling every one’s attention.
“My Fellow guards. Let me introduce our recruit for the day. Some of you already know him but you might not recognize him. Our job today is to show him the ropes of the job and maybe, to convince him to join our crew.” Bazz shouted with a big smile on his face. “Please welcome, Link, the Champion of Hyrule.” He moved aside and showed him to the crowd of guards. The looks he received were incredulous and a whisper started to rise among the guards.
Link blushed and rubbed his hands on his arms, embarrassment growing.
A tall, bulky figure advanced in the crowd to stand before Bazz and himself. Link recognized it almost instantly. Bahro…
The dark grey Zora towered him and gave him a flashy smile before bending the knee to lower to his size.
“Well Champion, Welcome to the Guard’s Court.” He said welcoming and extended his arm so Link would grab it to greet him. Link complied and squeezed Bahro’s arm with a wobbly smile. The big Zora returned the favor and stood up, turning to face to other guards.
“Come on you Tadpoles! Didn’t your mothers teach you any manners?” He shouted to the assembly. The guards straightened up and answered with a resounding ‘YES SIR!’
They came to Link to greet him, some more welcoming than others but Link couldn’t blame them.. It was a lot to take in the Champion of Hyrule, Defeater of Calamity Ganon had turned into a small, brightly colored Omega Zora…
Bazz smiled and training started.
It felt so good to be back on the field, Link thought… He had a wooden spear in his hands, like all the guards.
They ran, jumped and battled for a good portion of the morning. After lunch, one on one combats took place. Guards challenged each other to see who had progressed.
There were some great fights and some faster ones. Link was seating on a stone bench when, sensing somebody’s gaze on him, lifted his eyes. Above him, standing in an opening, Muzu was watching him, lips twisted in a smirk.
Link could feel anger simmering in his veins when he heard his name being called.
“Hey Champion! What about a little fight huh?” Bahro had called him. Link was pretty sure that the burly Zora had seen Muzu scrutinizing him and Link was grateful that he invited him to spar. With a final challenging look for Muzu, Link stood up and took a wooden spear as he rolled his shoulders.
Most of the guards stopped instantly their sparring session to watch the Champion and the King’s guard fight.
A tremor of anticipation shook the spectators.
Link and Bahro were facing each other, spear in hand, ready to jump at the first move. They both waited for their opponent to start but Bahro finally moved and lunged towards Link, spear thrusting fast. Link jumped to the side with ease and a certain elegance, dodging the blow.
Bahro smiled, a strange glint in his eyes no one could see but the little Omega.
They continued to exchange blows. Bahro was all strength and Link countered with his agility, dodging and doing back flips.
They quickly started to pant and heave. Bahro tried to get as close to him as he could and Link tried to put distance between them to use the spear’s reach to strike. They danced like this for a while, the crowd of guards whistling and cheering on.
A strange potent smell was filling the air and Link had troubled breathing properly. It was thick and pungent. Link had to take a break near one of the court’s wall to catch his breath. It hit him a second too late that it was Bahro’s smell. The grey mountain was already on him, wedging him against the stony wall. His smile had a crazed shadow in it, it frightened Link to his core and the smell was so strong that he felt compelled to tilt his head to the side. His whole body screamed at him to SUBMIT to the Alpha in front of him but Link resisted, forcing on his arms to push him off of him.
Bahro’s weight on him was too much and Link’s arms and hands started to cramp and shake from pushing back. The tall Alpha above him seemed to exult from their interaction. He lowered his face to Link’s whose arms were now shaking like crazy and bumped his crest to Link’s.
“Yield” He whispered to Link’s side fin, liking his lips like a predator about to fast on his prey. Link teeth were clenched in the effort he was putting to resist and shook his head adamantly.
Bahro wasn’t too pleased and pushed harder against Link’s spear, almost crushing his chest.
“Submit to me!” The Alpha growled louder but not enough for the cheering crowd to hear. Link winced and felt tears pooling in his eyes. His muscles screamed with pain and inside him, something curled up in fear. Link couldn’t stop a soft whine from escaping his lips as he felt his strength leave him and the strong smell literally obscuring his thoughts.
Bahro’s pupils instantly blew open when he heard the whine and Link could see drool pooling out of his mouth. Link felt like he was about to be swallowed whole and in a desperate attempt to escape the Alpha, pushed one more time and used the momentum when his opponent had backed up to push stronger to slide against the wall and squeeze himself between his legs.
The crowd cheered louder at Link’s neat little trick but Bahro wasn’t having it. Link put as much distance as he could between them, panting hard, arms shaking. Bahro was already charging back at him, the Alpha was pissed the Omega escaped his grasp.
Link decided to go all in. He broke the wooden spear on his thigh to reduce it to a sword and charged as well, snarling.
The rest was going to stay in the Guard’s Court annals… Barho was soon on the ground, bruised and battered from Link’s retaliation.
The guards went crazy and rushed on Link to lift him in the air, chanting his name.
Bazz had witnessed the whole thing though and right when Link escaped his opponent’s mass, Bazz stopped himself from interfering.
It was a close call but, the Champion was the Champion.
Muzu had left the court as soon as Bahro fell down… A wicked smile on his face.
Bazz had seen him following the fight from his higher position with a nasty look on his face and made a mental note to inform Sidon of today’s event without freaking him out too much about his precious Pearl’s safety.
As Captain of the guards, he announced the end of training and set out the patrol teams for today. He winked at Link, telling him that it was a glorious fight and sent him back to his room to rest. Link had nodded, exhausted and had eyed Bahro waryly on the ground before leaving the court.
Once the court was cleared, Bazz approached Bahro and helped him stand up. Bahro accepted halfheartedly and grunted from pain.
“You fought well but dirty...” Said Bazz in a dry tone.
Bahro grunted and growled more, shoving Bazz to the side. “You shouldn’t bite more than you can chew!” Bazz warned him, a cold glare in his eyes. Bahro threw him a death look and went away, out of anybody’s reach. Hidden behind a column, he hit the wall so hard he punched an actual hole in it.
“How… How could this Omega resist the Call?” He punched the wall again, harder. “How could he not SUBMIT TO ME!!” He growled, rage filling his veins. He felt it though, he was about to yield, to relinquish control of his body to him… But in the end, he didn’t.
Bahro was fuming. He was an Alpha, Omegas couldn’t say no to him. They. Weren’t. ALLOWED. To…
Behind him, a small, crooked silhouette smirked and spoke to him in an sickening sweet voice…
“Maybe I can help with that..”
Bahro turned around ready to punch but stopped and bowed, the mad glint in his eyes roaring back to life.
“I’m listening… Elder Muzu…”
Link was beat. It had been a very, very long time since he sparred this like and Bahro’s strength was no joke.
Link felt a shiver of fright run through his spine. Thinking back to their fight, Bahro looked like a mad man… His black eyes.. His.. Stench…
On the way back to his room, Link felt his whole body heaved as the smell was not leaving him. He almost vomited twice. It was on his arms, his chest, his tongue… It stuck to him like Hinox’s snot…
Link had experienced the Alpha’s Call first hand and Yenela was right… It was NOT the best feeling.
He went straight to his basin when he arrived to his room. He wanted to wash away the stench Bahro had left on him.
As he started to relax in the cool water, he recalled his past week and the great people he’d met. Choosing one job was going to be difficult…
Well.. Except for cooking and paperwork…
For some reason he’d yet to find, Rhenda wouldn’t let him go near the cooking pots and Muzu… Well… No need to think twice about him. He was a little sad for Sidon who couldn’t get past admin work due to his Royal status.
He tossed and turned in his basin. The stench was not fading at all. He sat up and try to rub water on his body to wash it away. It barely removed a layer of this wretched smell. Link exited his pool and decided to go ask Yenela at the Apothecary if they had some sort of soap or lotion that could help him.
He went out his room and headed there.
He could see the Apothecary door when a familiar silhouette appeared at a corner. Sidon was walking towards him with a determined expression contorting his beautiful features. Link stopped and waved at him, a bright smile on his face.
Sidon’s frown deepened as he approached. Link waving hand twitched and he lowered it to sign.
Hi Sidon. How are you today?
Sidon didn’t answered as he closed on him. Link’s eyes grew wide when Sidon grabbed him by the wrist and pushed him again the nearby wall. He took his hand and placed it above the smaller Zora’s head, pinning him.
He lowered his face, pupils dangerously narrow and opened his mouth around his neck and chest. Link tried to free himself from the strong grasp but Sidon tightened it as much. Link winced from the discomfort and panic started to bubble inside him.
Sidon. Stop. Hurt. He signed the letters with his only available hand. Link heard a deep inhaling and lowered his eyes to watch that Sidon was… Smelling him?
The frown on his face creased even more.
“Did he hurt you?” He asked, anger very badly hidden and lifted his gaze to meet the lagooned colored one.
Link shook his head, confused and a little scared. Sidon grasp loosened a bit but he didn’t let go. His pupils filled up a little, going back to their plump almond shape and he sighed deeply.. Still pissed but relief appeared on his face.
He brought his free hand to Link’s cheek and brushed it softly, almost caressing it. Their faces were so close now. Link’s breath caught up in his throat and a furious blush started to spread on his face. Sidon hand was warm and smooth. Link leaned into his touch without thinking and closed his eyes.
Sidon’s fingers traced the smaller’s Zora round curve of his cheek, his thumb, the angle of his cheekbone. His hands were so big, his palm covered most of his face. S idon hand glided to capture the back of his neck, his thumb lingering on his cheek. Then it traced the ridge below his crest and paused on his parted lips.
Link could feel the traces his thumb was leaving like he was marked by fire. He panted when the thumb he’d dreamed of rested on his bottom lip. The prince continued his exploration. He gently pressed on the bottom lip before letting it glide over his chin. Link tilted his head back to ease the access. The large thumb continued to descend to his throat and over his adam’s apple.
The tingling was back… Link squeezed his thighs together trying to silence it and gulped down. The thumb followed the bobbing and went down to the bottom of his neck where it caught his collarbone and smoothed over it.
Link was floating… Heat pooled in his core and he could feel some slick starting to wet the inside of his thighs. He could also feel the bulge of his dick pressing against his slit. It was bad..! What if Sidon saw him like this…? A naughty little voice repeated the words but in a much different tone… What is Sidon saw him like this huh?
Suddenly, he felt Sidon grasp on his wrist going slack and Link’s hand slid against the wall to his side.
Link opened his eyes to witness the pools of gleaming blackness he was facing now. It was absorbing him into their endless pits.
Sidon panted hard and stood straight with difficulty. Link almost whined at the loss of touch and body heat but bit his lip at the right moment.
“If he approaches you, even a centimeter too close…” He breathed out “I’ll rip out his throat out and I’ll offer it to you on a silver platter.” He bowed. Sidon heated gaze stayed on him for too long to be appropriate then he just… Walked away…
Link was at a loss… He used the stony wall to support himself. His legs were orange jelly…
What was THAT?
Chapter 19: The gift
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Link was still trying to regulate his erratic breathing. His hand came up to his face, touching where Sidon had.
His skin was still burning there. The tingling was not calming down this time… But Link noticed after some time that the horrid smell had disappeared. He could only smell Sidon’s musky aroma wafting from him and Goddess it was heady… Link could still feel the bulge pushing against his slit and the wetness between his thighs.
He pushed himself from the wall and almost ran back to his room. His mind was swimming, thoughts colliding…
When he reached his room, he rushed in it and closed it. His legs couldn’t carry him anymore and he fell on the floor, panting still. His blood was boiling hot. He tired again to calm his breathing but his nether regions demanded attention. In the back of his mind, he knew that he had to take care of it or it won’t leave him alone.
Biting his bottom lip, he let his hands roam his body. One hand came to his bulge and carefully, opened the slit there. His soft pink dick sprang free, glistening with a sheen of bodily fluid. Eyes closed and head tilted back, he started to stroke himself. He’d done this before, when his dick was covered in skin, so he knew how to release the pressure that was building inside him, driving him insane…
He stroke it faster, his hand going up and down his hardened length, the slick covering his dick made the process so very easy. The tingling grew and the pressure built up. He tried to quiet the moans that were escaping him. It hadn’t done this in a while and the sensations were overpowering him. The pleasure he was feeling made him see stars.
His imagination started to run wilder by the second… It was not his hand that was pleasuring his but Sidon’s. He could almost feel his battered breath on his cheek and his body heat encapsulating him. Link’s other hand came to his own mouth and his fingers pressed on his bottom lip, picturing Sidon doing it, opening his mouth..
“Open wider for me or it won’t fit…” Sidon’s innuendo echoed in his mind and sent shivers through his aching body.
He imagined what Sidon’s cock would look like… Probably bigger than his… Definitely bigger than his…
Eyes pinched together as the delicious pressure grew more and more in his lower belly, he imagined the shape, the color, the stickiness of it.. He saw Sidon opening his mouth for him, pushing that thumb on his tongue to stick it out and placing his hot heavy cock on his stuck out tongue. Link had to keep his mouth open wide not to graze the engorged member with his fangs and Sidon would look at him with his sinful black pools of eyes and he would move his hips slowly to slide his huge cock on Link’s tongue… That was all it took…
Link felt the pressure explode inside him as he was stroking himself like a mad man and he came on his hand and stomach… Moaning.
He opened his eyes, body and head light. He saw the spill on his hand… The liquid was thinner that he would have expected but also, much more translucent.
His spent cocklet slid back in his slit in a matter of seconds.
Link was panting, face hot… He was no stranger to this situation… He banged his head softly on the door. He did it again…
His lonely nights were filled with images of Sidon doing naughty things to him and his hands would lose themselves in his pants, but it hadn’t happen in a while…
But Link was never triggered into masturbation like this… He sighed… The tingling was gone but he kind of felt unsatisfied..? Which was crazy, he’d just had one of the strongest orgasm he ever had… He sighed again… He wasn’t even embarrassed in the slightest.
He pushed himself of the ground and headed to the latrine to wash the remains of his little session down the drain.
Good thing was, Bahro’s smell was definitely gone now. He went over to the couches and flopped on one of them. The floating sensation subsided and he felt tired… He let his eyes close for a spell.
When he opened his eyes again it was because he heard a knock on his door and Yenela was coming in with their dinner.
Link yawned and sat up, rubbing his eyes. He waved at her and she smiled.
“So? How was it? Training with guards?” Yenela asked, eagerly. They settled for dinner and Link started his daily report.
“HE DID WHAT?” Yenela yelled, eyes and mouth wide opened. Link nodded, frowning.
“I mean… This is getting out of hands! I’m going to talk to Master Mursu and see what we can…” She was interrupted in her ranting by Link’s hand.
Sidon already knows. He signed flushing as he recalled his prince’s strange behavior.
“Oh…” Yenela said, surprised. “How?”
Probably Bazz
“Of course..” She concluded, hand on her chin, thinking. Her head shot up “How do you know he knows?” she asked.
Link flushed harder and explained their little encounter earlier… He kept the tingling and the.. relaxing process to himself. There is so much you can share with people, even if they are close to you.
Yenela blushed hard and cleared her throat.
“Oh my…” She grinned as she patted her cheeks “That’s a real Alpha move!” She giggled, feet tippy-tapping on the floor.
She wiggled her eyebrows and dodged a cushion being thrown in her face. She laughed and Link followed.
After putting the scraps away, they continued their talking in a more quiet fashion.
“I can’t wait for tomorrow’s celebration” Yenela said, stretching. “It’s going to be…” She looked at her companion with a glint in her eyes “… Interesting…”.
What is it exactly? Link signed, rolling his eyes at the implicit comment.
“Oh nothing… Except the Prince’s freaking birthday party!” She exclaimed, hands in the air “And the official opening of Courting season.” She winked.
Link blushed and nodded.
“Soooooooooo…” Yenela started. “Anybody in mind?” She wiggled her eyebrows and dodged a second cushion.
Link shook his head and stuck out his tongue.
What about you? Anybody in YOUR mind? Link signed curious.
It was Yenela’s time to blush and she stuttered “Nnn.. No..! No no!”
Link gave her a wicked smile and scooted over to her. Yenela could feel Link’s eyes trying to burn a hole in her face.
“FINE!” She conceded, her maroon blush deepening. “Bzshz..” She mumbled. Link eyed her inquisitively and elbowed her to repeat…
Yenela looked at him, embarrassed “BAZZ!” She shouted, irritated before clasping her hands over her mouth.
The blue Zora opened his mouth in a perfect ‘O’ and smiled wickedly, cackling.
They looked at each other and ended up laughing like imbeciles, wiping their eyes from the tears that gathered there.
Sighing loudly, Yenela stood up and took the platter. “The party starts at sun set.” She said readying herself.
Link nodded and offered her a panicked look.
I don’t have any gifts. What should I bring?
“You’ve got all day tomorrow to figure it out! Good luck..” She concluded in a wink before waving him goodbye and exiting the room..
Link’s mind started to run at full speed… What could he offer to a PRINCE?
The young Zora went to his basin to catch some shut eye… A tiny idea was germinating in head as he fell asleep.
He woke up with the sun. Ready to seize the day and find his prince a worthy birthday present. He had a limited time to find something and decided that a handmade gift was the best option. He had no rupees to spend so… The only option actually.
He ran to the Bridge and found Garrik waiting for his fishermen crew to join him. When he saw to the smaller Zora running in his direction, he waved at him with a bright smile on his face.
“Hey Kid!” He exclaimed “How’ you doin’? Decided to join the crew for good? We could really use you smallness y’know!” He said smiling.
Link smiled but shook his head.
He signed something to Garrik and the fisherman plopped his fist into his other hand, an understanding look on his face “I see! Well, no problem!” He answered happily. “Once the crew’s there, we’ll do our best to help!”.
Half an hour later, the whole group was gathered and they already made their way to the Lake. They dove and started to work.
Link was searching in the deepest part of the lake and, from time to time, a fisherman would come to him, showing something. Link would look at and nod or shake his head and of course, Link also helped the fishermen as he did the first time with today’s catch.
When the fishing ended, Link was thrilled. He’d find exactly what he needed, gathering his treasures in a small bag Garrik gave him and offering the crew his brightest smile, thanked them and went on his merry way.
He had to find Dento to complete his gift… Hoping the craftsman was not too busy today.
After a while he found the old Zora, slouching over a table, tapping on something, a concentrated look on his face.
Link cleared his throat to signify his presence and Dento grunted to acknowledge him. Link came closer and knocked on the table Dento was working on. The blacksmith lifted a pair of angry eyes to him but changed immediately to surprise when he saw this weird colored Zora.
“So.. The rumors were true then.” He said in a grunt. “Whaddaya want, Champion?”. Link explained his vision and Dento hummed and nodded… Link offered him the small bag.
“I s’ppose ya don’t have any rupees with you?” Dento took the small bag looking knowingly at his ‘customer’.
Link squirmed and shook his head before he lifted an arm and patted his muscles with a proud grin.
“Alrigh’…” Dento said in a sigh and a shrug. “Go tidy the workshop and put the materials away in the storage.. When you finish, go get me some lunch… From Rhenda..” The old geezer asked, a mischievous glint in his eyes but Link was totally unaffected, he nodded adamantly and got to work.
The packages where heavy but Link finished quickly. His new Zora muscles and stamina were great for carrying hefty stuff. He proceeded to sorting the materials and putting them away for later use. A couple hours later he was done and headed to the Kitchens to get Dento his lunch.
Rhenda welcomed him with a crushing hug and asked him to stay for a bit. Link tried to tell her he didn’t have time to stay but she wouldn’t have it. She forced him to sit and showed him the different dishes she and her staff were preparing for tonight’s feast. She made him taste every single one and Link happily obliged. The older female was overjoyed to see him eat with such an appetite. She patted him on the head and pinched his cheek like a grandma or an auntie would. When he finally finished try testing the samples, he was more than full but asked her nicely if he could have a meal to go. She smiled brightly and got to it.
A couple of minutes later, he was out of the Kitchens with a MASSIVE three tiered squared lunch box and fish shaped pastry like snack filled with honeyed pumpkin puree in his mouth.
Dento was not going to believe his eyes, Link thought smiling.
On his way back, people looked at him and his package with wide eyes. Some drooled, other gave him thumbs up… Link giggled.
When he arrived at Dento’s workshop, he placed the lunch box on a cleared working bench and cleared his throat.
Dento didn’t even moved an inch and exclaimed with a note of sarcasm “You came back empty handed ey? Come back with the food or you won’t get squat!”
Link approached the old sour Zora and knocked on his table. Dento finally lifted his head and eyed him from crest to toe “Didn’t ya hear me? Come back when you’ll get…” Link had moved to the side and was pointing the tower of boxes on the nearby bench “… the food…” Dento’s eyes had followed the movement and dropped his tool when he caught the glimpse of the beautiful lunch boxes waiting to be opened. He stood up, entranced and approached the delicious smelling thing. He lifted the lid and his eyes glimmered like he’d seen a work of art.
He closed the lid and brutally turned to Link “How did you..?” He didn’t even finish his sentence and cleared his throat. “Not too bad..” He said. “Could have been better but… It’ll make do..” He plopped back on his seat, Link seating close to him and he resumed his work.
Link was fascinated by the precision and finesse of Dento’s work and after a long lunch break and a couple extra hours, Dento put down his tools and presented Link with the final product.
The smaller Zora’ eyes were sparkling with joy and he nodded strongly, giving Dento a double thumbs up. A small smirk bloomed on the old Zora and he put his creation into a small box where he tied a deep red ribbon on it.
“Pretty sure I guessed the color right ey’?” He said to Link with an eyebrow arched. Link had to pinch himself to prevent him from blushing but still nodded. Dento handed him the precious cargo and nodded back.
“See you tonight then…” concluded Dento with a smirk and he went back to work, without another look for the younger Zora.
The sun was starting to set, Link had to go to the Apothecary to show Yenela the gift before getting ready.
Holding the precious package against his chest, he hurried, a dreamy smile floating on his lips.
Yenela eyes were popping out of their sockets.. So were Tyop and Areta who stopped their activities to take a peek at the gift.
“Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaah…. You did this?” Yenela pointed at the content of the small box.
Link nodded. With some help. He signed, proudly.
Tyop whistled and Areta clapped. They congratulated Link and continued to work.
Yenela was still eyeing the gift with sparkles in her eyes. “He’s going to LOVE it!” She said with squeal and a thumbs up. He closed the box back, a giddy smile dancing on his face.
Mursu allowed them to close the Apothecary early today to get ready for the celebration and Link helped the healers to tidy everything. When everything was cleaned up and sorted, they exited the Apothecary, waved to Tyop and Areta and went to Link’s room to get ready.
Chapter 20: The party
Notes:
Hello there !
Thanks so VERY MUCH for the comments, Kudos and support <3
I'm so happy to read your reactions to the chapters and your theories *^^*So here are the next parts for today :) Fluff ahead !
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Yenela had brought her outfit for the party with her in a small bag. She sneaked a peek of it to Link who was curious, opening and closing the bag in a flash on their way to the room.
They entered the room a couple of minutes after and stopped at the entrance.
Standing proudly in the waning light of the sun, a finely crafted glass stool welcomed them.
They approached and witnessed the beauties laid on display: A stunning brown leather neck piece with intricate Sheika design and a light blue gem in the center, a sumptuous leather and silver belt ornamented with the same gems and at the center, bigger diamond shaped one embedded in silver with a small piece of light green silky cloth attached to it, two absolutely divine arm pieces crafted out the finest silver with the same Sheika design as the neck piece, a magnificent chest holster like piece composed of a long leather band which would go over one of his should, over his chest and belly with a silver Zora symbol fastening piece and a fine, intricately designed silver side piece belt, connecting to the fastening and to finish, a drop dead gorgeous and delicate tiara like head piece with a blue diamond shaped gem at the top and two silver side fins head pieces also representing the Zora symbol.
Yenela and Link barely dared to breath facing these treasures. A whole perfectly sized and fitted Zora outfit was waiting to be put on.
The greenette peeked at the content of her bag with a discomfited smile… She perked up and walked towards the glimmering set to take a better look. Link was aghast and slowly, joined her in her contemplation.
“Somebody must like you real good…” She whispered, fascinated by the gifts. Link nodded and hummed absently, absorbed by the beauty of the different pieces.
Yenela finally snapped out of her trance and shook Link by the shoulder.
“Let’s get ready!” She exclaimed with a wide grin and she started to take out her own pieces and put them on.
Link brushed the tip of his fingers on the different items and smiled… They were all so elegant and sublime. He felt kind of… Unworthy.
Yenela was dressed in record time and tapped her friend on the shoulder.
“Let me help you with that, hm?” She said softly. Link nodded and Yenela started to work her magic.
“And VOILA!” She squealed, clapping her hands. “You look SPLENDID!” She said hopping up and down. “Look at you…” She turned him so he could face the mirror on the dressing table.
Link gasped when he saw his reflection. He looked… So different... So aristocratic in a way… He blushed hard when he thought back on who was probably the one who sent him this stunning gifts..
His own gift seemed so small and unsuitable for Royalty… He felt down a little…
Yenela slapped him on the small of his back and said in a loud voice “Don’t you dare belittle yourself young male! You are absolutely AMAZING and you look even more amazing.” She pointed at him in the mirror. “Now, give me your best smile, take your present and LET’S GO!” She yelled, jumping high in the air.
Link chuckled, complied to her order – even if the smile was still a tad wobbly-, grabbed the small box with the red ribbon and they left for the party that took place in the throne room.
There was a lot of people in the corridors, all heading to the same place. Animated conversation and laughter echoed against the walls and the hallways.
Link and his friend were soon joined by Tyop and Areta, both dressed to kill. Tyop blushed profusely when he saw Link in his beautiful outfit, complimenting him and Areta elbowed him harshly with a nasty look on her face. He apologized and complimented her as well. She huffed and sped through the crowd, sulking. Tyop sighed and went to her pursuit. Yenela and Link looked at each other and laughed.
The throne room was decorated for the occasion. Huge chandeliers were hanging from the high ceiling, lighting the room with a bright yellow tone, bundles of vividly colored flowers and corals decorated the walls and tables, heaps of food were displayed on the long tables as well as fountains of a fragrant red liquid and soft music was plating in the air.
Every Zora of the Domain had gathered here, dressed in their best outfits. King Dorephan was sitting on his massive throne as usual, eyeing his people with kindness and glee.
Even the old fart face was chatting pleasantly with people, a glass of the red drink in his hand.
Link looked around him in awe. He had attended parties and celebrations in the past but this one was even more marvelous than the ones he remembered.
The turquoise Zora caught a glimpse of Garrik and his crew and waved at him. They waved back, whistling and clapping at him. Link blushed and waved back.
Cruising through the crowd with Yenela, he saw Bazz, in his guard gears and, grabbing the greenette he pulled her to his location.
When she understood where he was dragging her, she tried to free herself whispering to Link but his grip was really firm. He waved at Bazz who nodded and smiled at him.
“Good evening to you Champion and … To you too Yenela” The black and white Zora said with a fond smile. Yenela blushed furiously, giving Link a nasty side eye but greeted him anyway and started to converse with the tall guard.
Link felt victorious and, leaving the two lovebirds to their chat, zeroed to the buffet.
Rhenda was distributing the food she prepared to the Zora queuing and she had a mean look on her face. Link was surprised to her like this, after all she was nothing but smiles and sweetness to him. When she spotted him in the line, she rushed to him and squished him on her breast. She hurriedly prepared him a full plate with his favorite, patted him on the head and offered a torture-promising look to any Zora who looked at them sideways. Link embarrassingly smiled and tip toed his way far away from the buffet.
Wow… He hadn’t believed anyone who told him about her reputation but tonight, his mind was changed.
Sitting on an empty table, he started to eat his carefully prepared food and enjoyed it very much. As he ate, he eyed the crowd and everyone was talking, eating and drinking with smiles on their faces.
An awful smell came to him and he had to stop eating. Turning where it came from, he saw Bahro making his way toward him.
Link panicked a little and searched for a familiar face in the room. He spotted Laflat who was alone and tried to made his way to her but it was too late. Bahro was standing right next to him and he bowed, a toothy smile splitting his face.
“Good evening, Little one. You look ravishing tonight” He said in a suave voice and leaned to grab his hand to kiss it. Link tried to recoil but Bahro had already caught his hand and his mouth was closing on his open palmed hand. Link bit back a whine and the kiss never came.
He felt a menacing presence standing behind him and Bahro had backed off immediately, lowering his head.
“Good evening, Your Highness.” Bahro said in a small voice.
“Good evening, Guard Bahro.” A familiar voice answered with an ice cold tone. Link turned around and saw Sidon, standing straight behind his chair, hands in his back, in all his glorious beauty. His pupils were two thin stripes, looking scornfully at the guard. Never had Link seen such disgust and disdain in his eyes before.
Bahro bowed deeper and retreated to his position at the entrance of the room without another word. Link was lost… what just happened? He looked at Sidon, who was frowning, then in the direction where Bahro went before he looked at the prince again. His face adorned a dashing smile and he knelt next to him, taking Link hands in his own.
“Bahro is a fool but he’s right. You do look ravishing tonight.” Sidon said softly, bringing one of Link’s hand to put a soft kiss on it. “I see that you received my gifts”.
The cerulean Zora blushed and offered a wry smile. Yes, thank you. They fit like a glove. Y ou look handsome too, Birthday Boy. He signed with a brow arched.
Sidon looked at him surprised but laughed heartily. Link knocked on the table to interrupt the Prince’s fit of laughter and placed a small box decorated with a crimson ribbon on it, pushing it lightly toward the taller Zora.
Sidon’s breath caught in his throat and he looked at the box with wide eyes before lifting his gaze to the smaller Zora.
Happy Birthday, Prince Sidon. Link signed with a soft smile playing on his lips. Sidon was stunned but took the little box in his hands as it was the most fragile and precious thing on the planet.
He stood up and sat down next to Link. He took his time to detail the box and opened it delicately.
He lifted the lid and his eyes widened with surprise and an immense joy.
In the box, snug on a velvety cushion, sat a finely crafted silver forehead piece. The design was intricate and purely Zora. Six perfectly round and white pearls were embedded in the silver design. It was a masterpiece.
Sidon took it in his hand and turned it, letting the pearls reveal their shimmer in the light. He swiftly removed his black feathered one and replaced it with his new one. He took his time adjusting it and when he was done, the proudest smile bloomed on his mouth.
He captured the lagooned colored Zora’s hands in his and brought them to his mouth, placing a gentle kiss on them.
“Thank you my Dear” Sidon whispered against the back of his hands. “It’s the most beautiful present I’ve ever received.” He kissed his hands again, stronger. “You truly are My Pearl…”
Link’s blush intensified and he offered him a soft smile. Sliding his hands off the red Zora’s grasp, he signed You are most welcome… My Prince . Link bent over and gave the Prince a small peck on his the corner of his mouth.
I know I’m not supposed to be the one to Court but… Link signed blushing Would you accept this kiss as my gift to you? Link blushed even deeper and eyed Sidon’s reaction.
Sidon’s cheek colored a shade darker and he opened his mouth to say something but King Dorephan voice resounded loudly in the room, calling his people’s attention.
Sidon suddenly stood up, gave his companion an apologetic smile and made his way to his father’s throne.
“MY DEAR PEOPLE!” Dorephan’s voice called. “Today is a very special day as you all know it. My Dearest son is celebrating his birthday in a realm at peace. And that is the greatest gift a father would want for his Only son.” The gathered Zoras clapped and cheered.
Yenela arrived to Link’s table with a smile and settled next to him. They both looked towards the throne. The King was smiling and Sidon was standing next to him, straight and regal looking.
“Today, also marks the beginning of a new Courting Season. I hope that all the participants in this year’s Courting will find their match and by next Summer’s eve, will have brought to the world new lives!” The King had eyed his son during his speech and looked in the crowd. His gaze falling on Link with a mischievous smile. People cheered and clapped. The King’s look went to his son. “To Sidon, Happy Birthday Son!” The crowd echoed, raising their glasses “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRINCE SIDON!” and cheered even louder.
Yenela and Link applauded too. Music erupted in the room and many Zora partnered to dance.
Yenela grabbed Link by his wrist and dragged him to the dance floor. They spun and twirled following the rhythm of the music, laughing. Link had never felt happier. He had already danced with Zelda for a couple of events but he’d never been into it. This time however, he was happily dancing with his green friend. It was some sort of quick waltz and they danced the whole song. When it ended, Bazz was waiting for them at the edge of the dance floor, two glasses of red drink in his hands. The two friends made their way to him and Yenela grabbed the drink eagerly, Bazz laughing from her impatience. Link took it politely and opened his mouth to sniff it. It smelled like fruits and alcohol. He put the glass to his mouth and sipped. It was delicious..! Sweet and fruity, you could barely feel the burn of alcohol.
Ooh… That’s dangerous… Link thought but gulped it down anyway. Yenela had already finished hers and had dragged Bazz to dance.
Seeing how blushing she was, she must have had several already. Link chuckled and went to put the glasses down on a table.
He could feel the alcohol coursing in his veins and it made him feel lighter and giddy. One drink and he was already tipsy…
That thing is really dangerous. He thought licking his lips. Someone tapped his shoulder and Link turned to see who.
Garrik was standing there and offered him his hand “Wanna dance?” He asked with a smile.
Link nodded and grabbed the offered palm. They joined the crowd of dancers and started moving. Link was having a lot of fun and whirled in Garrik’s arms. The dark green male was a great dancer and Link felt light as a feather. He was laughing so much. When the music stopped, Garrik didn’t let go right away and, scratching the back of his head, he started “Link, I know I called you kid but you aren’t no child I know..” He was embarrassed and Link was starting to feel like it as well. “Would you… I mean… You’re a fantastic swimmer, full of grace and strength y’know?” Link nodded, he could hardly look at the tall, lean male. “So… Would you… I know that we haven’t known each other for long but… Would you..” Someone tapped on his shoulder and he turned around, annoyed at the interruption. His face grew blank and his hand let go of Link’s. The blue Zora, worried, turned to see why Garrik had dropped his hand and saw the Prince, majestic and smiling behind the green beta.
“If you don’t mind, I’d love to borrow your partner for a dance..” Sidon asked politely.
Garrik chuckled nervously and sighed, defeated. “He’s all yours…” He waved at Link and disappeared into the crowd.
Link was a bit confused but when he saw the satisfaction in Sidon’s eye, he elbowed him in his side. Sidon feigned to be hurt and looked at him with puppy eyes.
That’s not very nice to interrupt people while the're talking. Link signed with a disapproving look on his face.
Sidon smirked and bowed, offering him his hand. “I couldn’t let him finish his sentence… I couldn’t risk it. Even if I know the answer you would have given him.”
Oh, really? And what would I have answered?. Signed Link with an arched brow and a badly concealed smile before taking the red Zora’s hand.
Sidon took his hands as he eyed the dance floor where other Zoras were flocking to.
“You’d have answered a very polite ‘No thank you because I’ve already started the Courting with..’-” Sidon paused “Well… Me.” The taller Zora’s smirk expanding as he finished his sentence. “I accept your gift My Sweet Pearl.” Sidon whispered into Link’s side fin. Link blushed and dramatically rolled his eyes before laughing as he was whisked away to the dance floor.'**'
Music started to rise from somewhere in the room. It was intense and slow. Sidon pulled Link’s body flush against him and started to lead slowly at first, his feet following the rhythm. If Link felt feather-light in Garrik’s arms, gravity had now lost all power on him in Sidon’s.
They were gliding on the dance floor, spinning and whirling to the music. Sidon’s big hands were holding him steady and the warmth of his body so close to him woke up the Tingling in Link.
Alcohol unfortunately helped Link feeling hazy. Sidon’s smell was everywhere around him, he was encapsulated in a bubble were there was only the Prince and him.
As the music went by, Sidon hand holding his back glided lower, his fingers brushing against his the small of his back.
Link lifted his gaze to meet the hooded ones of the Prince.
“You used to be the most beautiful creature I’ve ever laid my eyes upon...” Sidon whispered into his side fin, sending a shiver down the smaller Zora’s spine “But now…” The prince’s hold tightened “You look down right Divine..”. Sidon lowered his face so their crest would touch. Link’s tingling intensified and heat pooled into his core. He gasped lightly. Sidon’s pupils were blown and his hot breath caressed his face.
“My Dear Link..” Sidon twirled him around before colliding his body against his “My Sweet Pearl…” Link’s mouth went dry and he licked his lips. Sidon’s eyes followed the movement, hungrily. The music continued to echo in the air, envelopping them. Sidon’s husky voice was but a breath “Would you do me the honor to allow me to Court you?”
Link stopped breathing entirely. Sidon kept on dancing with him, smiling softly as the music continued. Being asked was a totally different sensation from asking and Link had troble breathing properly. They were going from one side to the dancefloor to another. All Zoras had moved aside to watch the red and blue couple dance.
Link's head was spinning as his body. Sidon's hands and arms almost carried him through the dance, steadying him. They were moving to the sound of some sort of violins and flutes. Link felt like they were dancing on clouds. Their eyes were locked on each other. They continued twirling and spinning until the music stopped.
A loud cheer and applause echoed in the room. Link finally noticed that they were the only ones on the dance floor now but Sidon hadn’t let go of him, eyes locked on him.
Blushing hard and trying to catch his breath that’d become erratic Link nodded and mouthed a yes.
Sidon exploded with joy in a booming laugh and lifted him in the air, spinning them around. Link laughed, gripping his now suitor’s neck.
Yenela and Bazz, witnessing the scene and understanding every bit of it, hugged and jumped in a surge of joy before moving away from each other, a deep blush on their faces.
Garrik applauded, a sad smile on his lips as the King had a very satisfied grin on his…
But in the room, among the elated people, two Zora were frowning deeply… One with clear disgust and the other with pure jealous rage.
Chapter 21: Dreams come true
Notes:
Hello there :)
So? How was it? What do you think about a chapter with music to accompany it?
It played so well in my head... I really hope it did the trick for you too!
Fair warning >> a sprinkle of spice for this chapter ;p
See you tomorrow for the rest !
Italics are for thoughts
Bold for sign language
ENJOY
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Chapter Text
The party continued for a while, people were dancing, laughing, drinking and … Courting...
A dozen of Zoras had asked their crush out and most of them were in utter bliss.
Sidon and Link had left the dance floor after their little demonstration, both blushing – One WAY more than the other- and had sat in a quieter corner of the room. Yenela and Bazz were nowhere to be found… Link chuckled.
Sidon took his hands. “I am over the moon, my Sweet Link.” He said with a dazzling smile. Link nodded his approval of this mutual feeling.
His suitor’s face turn serious for a moment. “The Courting in a serious thing but it is even more serious when it come to Royalty” Sidon explained, still holding his companion’s hands. “I have to follow the traditions by the book. So I’ll Court you with the 12 customary gifts for the next 3 months.” Sidon said in a serious tone. Link nodded. Sidon sighed in relief “Even if I did accept your delightful little gift earlier,” Sidon tapping on his cheek “I’m still the one who’s going to Court you and not the other way around… In a way, I even asked you first… and I am glad that you accepted the gifts. .. I couldn’t wait to give them one by one... ” He concluded with a solemn nod but a mischievous smirk bloomed on his lips.
Link looked at him with stupefaction and signed hastily
But.. I though that the Courting started tonight?
Sidon laughed wholeheartedly “My Pearl… My birthday celebration started this evening, but the Courting began at the first light.” He grinned, satisfied of his little trick.
Link gave him the side eye but chuckled in the end.
The room was slowly but surely emptying now. King Dorephan had bid his goodbyes and had left, Muzu on his tail.
Link and Sidon were among the last ones standing, talking and laughing. Link’s tingling had finally subsided after the dance and fatigue was growing instead. Sensing his companion tiredness, Sidon offered him his arm and walked him back to his room.
The corridors were filled with Zora pairs, trying to hide from prying eyes, whispering sweet nothings in each other fins and letting their hands roam in the dark.
Link blushed hard when he heard soft moans coming from a secluded alcove as they passed by. Sidon didn’t seem to notice or purposefully ignored them, in any case, he was walking by the hiding couples without a care in the world.
When they finally reached Link’s chamber, Sidon let go of him.
Link head was buzzing. The party, the drink, the sensation of weightlessness, the quiet moans… The tingling was waking up… Every cell of his body was kind of vibrating.
Sidon turned to him and lowered so that they were facing. Link was once again enveloped by warmth and that smell…
Sidon brushed his cheek with the tip of his fingers. “You look tired my Dear…” He whispered. Link stood, immobile, heart hammering in his chest and imperceptibly nodded. Sidon looked behind his shoulder as sweet moans echoed from further away “A lot of people let their desire to be united take over on the first day of the Courting but they will not mate until the Courting is done.”
Link gulped down hard as Sidon sinful fingers caressed his face, tracing invisible line of molten lava on it. He came closer to him, chest brushing his. “So will I… I do burn to ravish you and make you forget yourself into my arms.” That wicked thumb traced his cheek down to his lips, pressing poor Link’s mouth open. “I crave to hear your moans and sighs singing into my fins like you would chant my name over and over…” Link was loosing it… He was at his wits end. This situation would be borderline comical if it was not so intense and hot. The little restrain he had was melting faster than a snowflake in the Goron’s volcano.
Sidon was telling terrible things for his fogged up brain. Link yielded to the thick thumb’s pressure and his mouth opened in a sloppy wet sound. “Oh.. My Sweet, Sweet Link…” Sidon growled, pupils blown to black holes “How I dreamed about having you in every way possible… Next to me, under me, over me… How I dreamed about that hot little mouth of yours…”
Link thought that he must be dreaming… It had to be a wet dream… He’d fantasized about that exact same thing for Goddess’ sake! The terrible thumb plunged in his mouth, pushing on his tongue, covering itself with drool and sliding against the soft muscle, brushing over his fangs… Link’s legs were wobbling. He was going to collapse… His whole body was on fire… He was feeling slick literally gushing out from his lower slit and the bulge in the upper one, threatened to open. Link felt Sidon’s body was not at peace as well… His muscles were trembling uncontrollably and the blue Omega suddenly felt it. Right on his stomach… Sidon’s own bulge. Bigger, thicker and wet. He was just like him. So close to give way to his primal urges…
L ink moaned at the overwhelming sensations… It was overpowering, intoxicating and… Absolutely delicious.
Sidon’s thumb pushed harder when he heard the moan and he flushed his strong, massive body against Link’s smaller and leaner one even closer, grunting when his bulge rubbed against his Omega’s stomach, smearing drops of natural lubricant and precum there.
Sidon bumped his crest against Link’s, he was panting so hard..
“My Dear Pearl… Once I’ll complete the Courting…” His low, husky voice was music to Link’s fins. “I’ll fuck you into oblivion… You’ll forget your name, your past… There will only be the present and the pleasure we’ll share” Link’s eyes rolled in the back of his head… He felt like he was about to cum, just from hearing those words. Drool was falling from his open mouth to his chin, dropping on his chest. “And when your heat comes, my Love… I’ll fulfill your every desire… I’ll fill you with my seed, mate you, breed you until our love making bears fruit if you wish it so… You’ll be my King as I shall be yours. Would you want that, my Love?” Sidon asked, barely able to contain an other low growl.
Link moaned again, louder and did his best to nod.
“Wonderful…” Slowly, Sidon remove his thumb from Link’s bullied mouth and swiped the traces of drool on his chin and chest clean before he took a step back.
Link was a sight to see… Trembling like a leaf in the wind, hooded eyes, deep blush, upper slit partially open and dripping and thighs clenched against each other. Just as Sidon was, panting, flushed, muscles tight from trying to control his actions, upper slit open and letting his cock peeked out, twitching and dripping as well...
Sidon devouring eyes looked at him from head to toe as he liked his lips. He bowed and left a chaste kiss on Link’s shaking hand.
“Soon my Dear Pearl… I wish you a good night and shall see you tomorrow. I hope you’ll come haunting my dreams for I shall haunt yours tonight.” He concluded before walking away, a slight wobble in his tread.
Link took a minute to catch his breath and rushed into his room. He almost jumped into his basin to let the water cool him down and he slid his hand down his crotch.
This male will be the death of me...
Sunlight hit his closed lids and forced him to wake up. With a deep yawn, Link pushed himself from his basin and dragged himself to the nearby couch. He plopped himself on it…
He felt tired and lazy today… Last night, he’d touched himself again and came hard… Sidon’s words fueling his orgasm.
He shivered. He even… Touched himself down there. He couldn’t resist the urge to. Something in between his thighs was asking to be filled. Link tried to ignore it but soon realized that this time, he wouldn’t be able to cum any other way… It was.. Strange to say the least.. Wet, hot and pulsating. But most of all, it felt terribly good. He was afraid he would nick himself with his claws but the walls around his fingers seemed to be thicker and less delicate than he’d thought. Link shuddered at the memory of how strong he came and how different it had been… Longer, more intense, his whole belly clenching at the powerful pleasure wave that engulfed him… just imagining it was Sidon’s fingers and not his whisked him away to heaven…
Link blinked and sat up… He really had something with the fingers didn’t he?
His body felt light and rested and Link smiled… He wondered what he was going to do today… The couch and its soft pillows called back to him and he let himself be swallowed.
It was yet again Yenela who woke him up later. She was her usual chirpy self and she plopped herself right next to Link’s sleeping form, making him bounce.
“Wakey wakey sleepyhead!” She said, bouncing on the couch. Link grunted and grumbled but sat up anyway.
“Last night was AMAAAAZIIIIIIING!” She said excitedly. She presented her wrist under Link’s nose ridge where he noticed a small braided bracelet with a small sea shell weaved in it. “Bazz offered me his first gift this morning!” She squealed happily. Link smiled and clapped in delight. Maybe it was the beginning of her happily ever after this time. No, he knew it was. Bazz was a serious male and he’d never ask someone out without having carefully considering it.
“He made it himself.. He said he was inspired by you” She winked at her friend.
Link’s looked at her with wide eyes What do you mean?
Yenela offered him a self-conscious smile… “I kind of told him about the gift you offered the Prince last night and he was very impressed!” She exclaimed “He told me that it showed how dedicated you were to him and he found it to be very inspirational..” She concluded looking fondly at her little bracelet.
Link smiled, a little embarrassed.
After that, they had their breakfast and they went to the Lake to swim a little.
Yenela never really stopped talking and Link was grateful for her endless rambling. It filled his head with happy bubbles.
When they got back at the Domain, they crossed path with Garrik’s crew and greeted them. Garrik was his usual self and it reassured Link very much. He felt a little sad for the tall green beta but he couldn’t and wouldn’t go back on last night’s events for all the rupees in the realm.
Yenela walked him back to his room and he relaxed there for a bit before a knock came on his door.
He got up and opening the door, he saw Sidon waiting for him. The prince bowed, an arm crossing his chest and the other in his back.
“Good day to you my Dear Link.” Link felt butterflies in his stomach. “Would you care to accompany me for lunch today?” He said, raising his eyes to met his companion’s.
Link nodded, smiling brightly.
They walked to the other side of the Domain and Sidon invited him under a splendid flower covered gazebo that faced the Veiled Falls. A table was laid there and covered in delicious dishes. Link noticed a bowl of orange jelly on the side and he knew that Rhenda was the one who prepared this feast for them.
Sidon pulled his chair and Link sat cautiously. The scenery was beautiful and breath taking.
The red and white Zora smiled and they started to eat, talking of last night’s events. They carefully avoided to mention Bahro and focused more on Bazz and Yenela’s little eloping, chuckling at how both of them would really make the perfect pair: the quiet one and the babbling one – balancing each other perfectly. It echoed to their own situation.
They had a lovely time. Sidon was a perfect gentlemale. He grabbed his hands a couple of times during their meal, caressing Link’s knuckles softly but did nothing else uncalled for… Link was floating on a cloud of pure bliss.
The finished eating and Sidon had to go back his duties. Link asked to stay a bit more there because he wanted to enjoy the view a little longer.
Sidon smiled and put a chaste kiss on his hand before leaving his companion to his reveries…
Later in the day, Link spent some time in the library and went to see Yenela at the Apothecary.
He knocked and pushed the door open to the Healers workshop.
Everybody was there and greeted him with happy smiles. Mursu was especially thrilled to see him.
The Zoras were preparing their brews and pastes but the atmosphere was relaxed and everyone was taking their time…
Link helped prepare a couple of tinctures and Mursu called him to his side. Link obliged and the Master Healer handed him a couple of vials.
“These my dear are suppressants and contraceptives.” He presented two greenish elixirs and two orange ones. “I recommend you take at least the suppressants starting next week…” He lifted one of the green vial. “Autumn’s here and your Omega body will start to prepare itself for… Reproduction” Mursu said, twirling his whisker.
Link eyed the potions then Mursu.
What do you mean, prepare itself..?
Mursu cleared his throat and yelled for Yenela to come and translate. She rushed to her Master’s side, afraid she’s screwed up something but sighed in relief when Mursu asked her to translate.
“Master… You should get on with learning the signs! It’s not that difficult…” She grumbled lowly but a death glare cut her off.
She interpreted Link’s question.
“Ah!” Exclaimed the Master Healer. “Well…” He invited Link to take a seat and started his lecture. “You know about the Dynamics right?” Link nodded “Good.. So the Courting is just a fancy name our ancestors came up with to name how, when the sunlight decreases with Autumn, our bodies prepare themselves to find a mate for our reproductive cycle. You see, unlike Hylians, Zoras are not fertile all year long. Our peak fertility occurs in the dead of Winter, at the Solstice. Mating takes place once the Courting is over and the partners’ bodies are ready to procreate. The speed of the process depends from Zora to Zora but in order to achieve that, Alphas and males get bigger, their muscle mass expand, they exude more pheromones, their fins and claws grow sharper to attract a potential mate. Beta males too but in a less dramatic manner. Omegas as well as all females experience some changes as well… To attract a partner, their skin get smoother, their color grows brighter, their fangs turn blunter as do their claws making them look weaker and they also exude more pheromones.”
Link nodded through the whole presentation. Yenela stood by, listening… Mursu was getting to the part she hadn’t mention yet and she was ready to jump in, in case her friend didn’t take it too well…
Mursu was tugging and twirling his whisker while he talked.
“The males’ seed gets more potent with time and the female gendered start producing their eggs, male Omegas included… It can cause a certain discomfort so that’s why we also prepare potions to help with that…”
Link’s mouth hanged open. He turned in a flash towards Yenela, a puzzled look on his face that started to turn into anger. EGGS?
Yenela scratched her head, chuckling awkwardly… Mursu hadn’t noticed his student wasn’t listening anymore and continued on with the specific chemistry that happened in the males and females bodies…
Am I going to carry freaking eggs? Like a cucco? Desperation clouded Link’s face. Yenela shook her hands and got closer.
“No no no!” She tried to reassure him “The eggs we carry are like fish eggs, much softer…” She exposed.. Link took his head in his hand, whining.
Mursu finally stopped rambling and turning around where the whines were coming from asked annoyed “What’s going on here?”
“Master… I hadn’t got the time to tell him about the eggs thing yet…” Yenela apologized. “ It’s a bit much for him” she said softly.
Her master sighed and approached the light blue Zora. He patted him on the shoulder.
“It’s perfectly natural, Young one.” He said calmly. “I know it’s a little frightening for a former Hylian but you are Zora now and it’s in the order of thing for us.”
Link gulped down and nodded, still very unsure of how he should feel about that.
Mursu resumed his lesson after he made sure that his young student was listening. He cleared his throat.
“So, as I was saying… Females of all dynamics and Omega males start forming their eggs during the Courting.. Then, after they’ve chosen they mate they copulate and the males’ seed fertilizes the eggs. All the eggs produced won’t catch and once the viable eggs catch, the others are expelled.” He explained. Link sunk further into his chair, a lament escaping him. “It is customary and most recommended that the male partner help the female expel the unfertilized eggs which detached themselves from the womb and dispose of it once pregnancy is certified. Zora gestation lasts five month during which the fertilized eggs will grow and develop into a juvenile Zora and when labor starts, the mother pushes out the eggs that rupture when they are discharged and the babies are born.” Mursu concluded.
Link was looking at him with a blank expression… For the Goddess’s sake! That was hard to swallow… Eggs? Pregnancy..? CHILDBIRTH…
Link let his face fell on the table near him and gave out a long – very long – sigh.
Another load of crazy to process.
Yenela rubbed his back. “Are you alright?” She said in a small voice. Link shrugged, sighed some more and nodded.
As Mursu said… He was Zora now. If he had grown up into this body, he wouldn’t have questioned his biology and would have rolled with it.. He sat up, head heavy.
Mursu cleared his throat for attention. Yenela and Link turned their head to him.
“Well… The important thing is: take the suppressants. It’s already mixed with a painkiller and it’ll help you lessen the symptoms of your cycle. If you fell any discomfort while your eggs are growing, Yenela will take your to the Thermaes. Hot medicinal baths usually help.” Mursu said with compassion in his eyes.
“Oh! And I almost forgot!” He exclaimed punching his open palm. “Your sex drive is going to grow restless as well… The will to reproduce is very strong for Zoras. You may experience, hot flashes, muscle pain, dizziness, restlessness and a strong urge to mate among other minor side effects... Especially when your heat starts... Female and Omegas heat periods are the natural response to the will to reproduce, it ensures that the couple mates regularly to increase fertilization.” He listed calmly, counting on his fingers but Link was everything but calm. “The suppressant elixirs will help you lessen these symptoms and make them more bearable. Yenela makes them, so I do trust the efficiency of her concoctions.” He said with an ounce of pride. Yenela would have blushed if she wasn’t so preoccupied with reassuring her devastated friend.
“Oh! Time flies when you have fun!” He said in a happy tone “The sun is setting already. Let’s clean up and close the Apothecary.” He said and clapped his hands, oblivious of the effect his little lecture had had on the bright blue Zora. He left the room without a care in world to supervise the tidying up.
Link’s body was as heavy as his head. Yenela helped him stand. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier...Are you sure you’re alright?” She said softly, concern clear in her voice. Link grabbed the vials and nodded weakly.
He still gave a helping hand in the cleaning process but his mind was elsewhere.
When they all finished, they exited the workshop. Yenela was locking up and Link was using the wall nearby for support.
What a mess…
His friend rubbed his arm and asked gently “Do you want to go to the Thermaes with me? It’ll show you the way and it’ll help you relax…”.
Link approved, sighing deeply and they headed there, Yenela rambling comforting words to her friend...
Chapter 22: Breaking habits
Notes:
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Warning for today's (only T_T) chapter >> There is some non-con/ dub-con and attempted rape - I'll signal this part with '**' at the beginning and the end of the corresponding part.There's also some spice ;) and OF COURSE - DRAMA - !
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The Thermaes were huge to say the least. Tiled floors and walls as far as the eye could see, fountain nozzles gurgling out steamy hot water in large pools and a smell of herbs floating in the air.
There was a few Zoras bathing and chatting. Some gave each other massages or plucked fragrant flowers into the water.
When they entered, the females waved at them and gathered around them as they entered a large warm bath.
“Good evening Master Link” one of them said “It’s an honor to have you here!”.
“Yes!” another took over “Your dance last night was astonishing..! You and the Prince form a marvelous couple” A chatter of approval grew in the bath.
Link waved at them and smiled shyly.
“You are going to make such beautiful babies” cooed another one and an group ‘aww’ echoed her statement. Link blushed madly and sank into the bath. The ladies giggled and continued their chattering, leaving the poor Link to his thoughts.
Yenela had chuckled too.
“They aren’t wrong you know? You are going to make beautiful children..” She said softly.
Link splashed her and blushed even more.
They stopped talking and took their time to enjoy in the hot scented waters. It was wonderfully relaxing and Link’s mind finally quieted.
He wondered about him and Sidon making children. He tried to picture the process without it being to graphic… Difficult thing it was…
Something inside him trilled happily at the thought of pregnancy and childbirth. Lying on his back, his hands absentmindedly rubbed his belly… He never really thought about fathering children before... He was young -kind of - and he had other things to do, like protecting the kingdom… But now, what about it?
Bringing children into a peaceful world was the greatest gift a parent would give his children right? He remembered King Dorephan’s speech. Link found himself anticipating being a parent. He could teach them how to fight, how to play ocarina and how to ride a horse… Not that Zoras needed to ride on horseback but having different skills was always a good thing.
He surprised himself to giggle softly at the idea of a young Zora trying to ride a pony…
After a while of soaking, Yenela swam to him and excused herself. Bazz and her had a date she looked forward to. “I’ll see you tomorrow then!” She said, exiting the pool.
The Thermaes emptied quickly after that and Link was left alone. It was probably late and he decided to drag himself out of there and go back to his room.
He noticed he’d left his vials of suppressants and contraceptives at the entrance of the bath house and took them back with him, holding them close to his chest.
The week fell into a routine Link appreciated strongly. He’d wake up early in the morning and went fishing with Garrik’s team then, Yenela and him would go for a swim in the lake. He’d go back to his room and Sidon took him for lunch at the Gazebo where they would talk and laugh, slowly increasing the forming bond. When done, he’d swing by the library and finish his day at the Apothecary.
He was getting used to everything nicely… It’d been a month since he was here after all… Two weeks unconscious yeah, but a month anyway.
Days were getting shorter and rain appeared quickly. The winds were chillier and the lakes water too. Around the Domain, trees were shifting from deep greens to hues of red, orange and gold.
On the first day of the following week, Sidon offered him his other gifts during their now usual lunch. A divinely crafted ocarina and a pair of leather and silver ankle cuffs. Link had jumped to his neck and hugged him tight, tears in his eyes… It’d been ages since he held an Ocarina in his hands. He also immediately put on the ankle pieces, they were a perfect fit.
To thank his prince, he played a soft, happy song to him. Sidon applauded and praised him for his skills before kissing the top of his crest in a chaste kiss.
Linked had blushed strongly but leaned into the soft touch and purred… Of sorts. Sidon had chuckled and from that day, made sure that every interaction they had ended in that kiss, plunging his little companion into turmoil…
A couple of days after, Link woke up groggy and his body felt sore… He quickly realized his lower belly was tense and he huffed a pained sigh. Breathing steadily to calm the pain, he got up and instead of going fishing right away, he went to the bath house.
So that was the start of the process huh… Well it’s not that bad but it’s damn unpleasant..!
The hot waters did wonders on his tensed muscles and after dipping in them for a little while, feeling much better, he resumed his routine. When he got back to his room, he took a vial of suppressant with him… Just in case the discomfort would come back.
When evening came, he complained to Yenela about his morning’s cramps and she confessed hers had started too… They kind of joked and laughed about syncing cycles and went to the Thermaes after Yenela’s shift.
There was a lot more ladies in there than the last time they came. The chatter was often interrupted by whines and groans of discomfort.. At least, he wasn’t the only one feeling bad… He took comfort in it. The two friends entered the hot water with sighs of relief and comfort.
“This..Is… The Best!” Yenela huffed in a content sigh. Link couldn’t agree more… They soaked for some time, talking about their gifts and the feeling of impatience that was growing in them…
“Bazz is sooooooo gentle, and kind, and cool, and composed, and delicate and…” Yenela listed with sparkling eyes making Link chuckle. The courting was going well for both of them. They spent time with their suitors and each day was a step closer to… Consuming the union…
Link tried to offer Sidon gifts as well but he couldn’t get him fancy things… So he’d pop by unannounced in his office – When Muzu was not there, of course – to say hello, steal a kiss or bring a snack… Small everyday gestures to show how much he loved Sidon…
It was getting late and both friends decided to get out of the baths. As per usual, Yenela accompanied him to his room and they said goodbye.
Link thanked her and waved at her before she disappeared in a corridor. Once alone, he eyed the green vial he carried today, took it, uncorked it in a loud plop sound and gulped it down. It didn’t taste great but he sighed, relieved. Yenela and Mursu had told him that there was some painkiller component in it, so he was confident he’d have a peaceful night.
He went to his basin to sleep.
A couple of hours later, he woke up, distressed. His whole body was burning up… Something was wrong… He whined and groaned in his basin. As he sat up, he could see that his dick was out of its sheath and felt his hole was gushing with slick… His core was twisting in pain, lust invading every part of his body and clouding his mind.
He wanted no… He needed to mate… To be filled up to the brim by his Alpha.
In his fogged up mind, an alarm blared… Wasn’t the suppressant supposed to lessen the symptoms? He felt like he was in a full blown heat…
His instincts were taking over and he dragged himself out of the water, breath ragged and eyes hooded… He stumbled up and went out of his room…
In his mind, we was calling for Sidon, his Alpha to sweep him off his feet and to fuck him senseless…
Holding himself against the walls, he started to walk in the dark corridors, trills of distress evading his clenched teeth.
He dragged himself like this for long, excruciating minutes before he perceived a tall, muscled figure at the end of the corridor he was in… It smelled like an Alpha… Link trilled again, calling out for the Alpha to come and take him. It had to be Sidon… He must have felt that his Omega needed him and came to relieve him from this awful pressure he was feeling. Mouth opened, panting hard he extended his arms to the closing silhouette.
Alpha… Alpha… Alpha…. Link thought, chanting.
When he finally reached the tall Alpha, trilling louder, he let himself dissolve in his arms, exhausted and in pain.
He realized a second too late, the dark grey tone of the arms holding him… A familiar voice, filled with contempt and lust echoed in the empty corridor.
“Hello there Little one… Finally ready to give yourself to me?” Bahro’s voice whispered as he was carrying him in a nearby alcove.
Link’s eyes widen in utter terror but his body was too tired and the pain too strong…
Help…
Sidon rubbed his tired eyes and pinched his ridge. He finally put down the pile of papers he was holding. He looked over his shoulder to see that the night had fallen and the moon was following its course in the dark skies.
He groaned. He barely saw his Pearl today… Their lunch had to be shortened as Muzu requested his presence to draft the treaties with the Gerudos on the Water Trade.
It was going to be the greatest alliance and trade in Zora’s History. Gerudos will trade their desert’s sand to craft glass and concrete and Zora will trade water and knowledge to help agriculture thrive.
Sidon was pouring his heart and time into these treaties. He missed his sweet Link’s presence, smile, laugh, smell, body warmth, soft moans, eyes blown with desire… Wow!
He stopped himself from going down this dangerous slippery slope. He’d had to relieve his needs and fantasies twice a day since Link came back into his life permanently. A third time might be a sign of insanity…
He sighed and stood up. He need to get some shut eye to function properly but first, a meal. He hadn’t taken the time for breakfast this morning and barely ate a thing at lunch… He had worked continuously since then. Stretching up, he closed his office and went down stairs.
The corridors were quiet. Sidon loved how his Domain was calm at night, especially when it was bathed in the moonlight.
He took his time to go to the Kitchens when suddenly, he stopped.
A smell came to tickle his mouth. He opened it slightly to better capture it… It was strangely familiar but also completely new. He changed course to follow it.
It smelled like lust and want with a hint of medicine… Was an female already in heat? He shook his head… It was not a female’s fragrance. It was muskier and sweeter at the same time… It hit him a second later and he chastised himself for not recognizing it sooner.
“Link”
But he shouldn’t be there, not at this time and clearly he shouldn’t be in heat yet… He picked up the pace and after a few meters an other smell invaded him. A pungent, distasteful stench that reeked of lust.
“An Alpha..” Sidon growled loudly, an Alpha dared to come close to his Omega! Prince or not, Sidon was going to make him pay, dearly. The sanction for mating with a courted was heavy. Even if consent was given and it was much worse if the courted did not give their consent.
Sidon was running now, he had to intervene and fast.
He heard the distressed trills and whines seconds later and turned to follow them. He was growing angrier by the second.. His Link was being molested by a fucker who will not see the day rise again.
"**"
The mix of their aroused smells was strong and didn’t match, creating an unpleasant odor to Link’s mouth but he couldn’t help it. His body was screaming to be taken care of…
It didn’t seem to bother Bahro in the slightest who was making a point to lather him in his saliva, licking him from head to toe.
“You taste so damn good Omega…” He huffed between licks. He had placed his little prize on the stony bench of the alcove. The little thing was trembling and clenching his soaking wet thighs together hard, his little cocklet twitching and dripping… The smell he gave off was intoxicating and sweet. Bahro breathed it, gulped it down with a satisfied smirk on his face.
“You’ll see little Omega… I’ll make you feel good.” Bahro’s eyes were nothing but endless pits of lust and Link was terrified to look into them. He clasped his hands on his mouth to try to stifle his moans. He tried to hit him, to push him away, to bite him even but his limbs lacked sufficient strength.
By Hylia… I am going to be raped! Somebody please… Sidon… Help me..! He silently prayed, tears falling freely from his tightly closed eyes.
He felt Bahro’s tongue going further and further down. The bulky Zora was kneeling on the floor and he lifted Link’s legs to open them wide…
“Look at you” He chuckled “Look at that sweet slick gushing cunt of yours, begging to filled up, twitching for me to take it!”. He lowered his grinning face and licked a long stripe, from Link’s backside to the bottom of his dick. Link pressed his hands harder on his mouth to strangle the moan that tried to leave his throat.
“You taste even sweeter than you smell” Bahro said, exhilarated and resumed to his licks. He flattened his tongue and pressed it against Link wet hole before sticking it inside his palpitating cavern. Link bit his hand so hard he drew blood from it. He couldn’t let Bahro have the satisfaction to hear him enjoy this. His body was enjoying this not him. Link cried as a mix of intense pleasure, fear and shame overcame him.
An instant later, there was no more tongue, no more hands opening his thighs, no more ragged breath blowing on his skin… Link heard a loud thud and a deep, angry growl.
"**"
He pried an eye open, hands still clasping on his mouth and he saw Bahro on the floor, his head under Sidon’s foot, blood spilling from his mouth…
Sidon was terrifyingly beautiful. His body seemed to have doubled in size, his muscles bulging against his red skin, shoulders up and sharps claws out. He was breathing fast and hard, growling, a nasty grimace on his face where his large, razor sharp fangs glinted dangerously in the moonlight.
The smell coming from Sidon was bitter and strong and soon it overpowered any other smells.
“Your Highness please…” Bahro begged pitifully “I couldn’t help myself.. It’s.. It’s the Omega’s fault” He pleaded, eyeing Link with a nasty look. “Please, I beg of you…”
“HOW DARE YOU TOUCH WHAT’S MINE YOU FUCKING PIECE OF TRASH?!” Sidon shouted, foot pushing harder on the grey Zora’s head.
Bahro whined pathetically…
“How dare you put your filthy hands on my Courted? On my precious Pearl? How.. Dare… You…?” Link could hear the cracks of Bahro’s skull and his pleading whines… He tried to stand up the best he could and he made his way to his raging Alpha who was about to kill this rapist.
“I should kill you on the SPOT for this! You are a DISGRACE to Zoras… But that would be too kind…” A sick demented smile grew on the Prince’s lips “What should I do then? Tear you apart limb from limb? Skin you alive? Rip that filthy tongue of yours and force it down your throat?!” He belowed.
Link arrived in the back of his Alpha and stumbled on him, catching himself on his raised elbow before he could fall miserably.
Pulling himself as straight as he could, panting, he punched Sidon’s back as hard as he could to get his attention. Sidon jumped when he felt the limp blow on his back and turned his face to see his poor Link grabbing him, exhausted. He saw him shook his head in a silent plea…
Sidon’s foot released its pressure and got down from Bahro’s head. The injured Zora groaned from pain and Sidon snarled, shoving him away with his foot.
“Don’t you dare move or attempt to flee from the Domain. I shall deal with you later. You trial will be quick, believe me.. I’ll see to it..” The red Alpha spat in anger.
Turning completely, he grabbed Link’s body in his arms and lifted him from the ground, pressing him against his chest. Link was burning up, his body was shivering and the sweet moans that escaped from his dried lips were tainted with pain..
Sidon nuzzled him and licked his tear strained cheek. “I’m so sorry my Love… I’ll help you now… I’m here…” He licked him again as he strode past the criminal and to Mursu’s quarters. Link leaned in his touch, his breathing steadying. His beloved needed care… Sidon’s instincts were satisfied with bashing the bastard who tried to take his Omega but soon, with Link in his arms, they’d call for another type of satisfaction to be filled and he promised we wouldn’t touch him like this before his Courting was complete.
He rushed to Mursu bedchamber and banged on the doors like a mad male. Mursu flew the door open, ready to copiously insult the intruder but when he saw his prince with the young panting Omega in his arms he frowned.
“Follow me your Highness, quick!”
Mursu made his way to the Grand Healing pool and ordered the prince to put Link in its cool waters.
Mursu ran to Yenela’s room and woke her up in the same fashion he had been. He quickly explained the situation and they came running back to the Pool.
Sidon had entered the water with Link in his arms. The moment, his Love’s skin touched water, his whole body relaxed and his marked features soothed.
Sidon noticed that something was seeping from Link’s skin. Mursu and Yenela entered right after. Yenela rushed and plunged in the pool to grab Link’s body from the Alpha’s arms delicately, her head tilted to the side, showing her neck in a sign of submission. Sidon at trouble to let go but he eventually did, leaving his exhausted Love in his friend’s care.
He told Mursu about the strange seeping he witnessed in the water before rushing out to the Guards’ Court. Bazz was about to leave his shift when he noticed his friend running towards him.
“Come with me quick! I’ll explain along the way”.
Bazz frowned deeply and hurried.
When they arrived where Bahro was, Bazz grabbed him and pulled him up.
“By the Order of his Highness, Prince Sidon of the Zora, you are under arrest for the attempted rape of the Champion Link, Courted of the Prince. You’ll be thrown in prison until your trial takes place and the judgment be rendered.”
Bazz dragged the bulky Zora and disappeared in the corridors.
Sidon took some time to breathe and calm down before returning to his Beloved’s side.
Mursu and Yenela were in the water with Link when Sidon entered the Great Pool again.
Link’s face was not contorted anymore and his body calm, his chest lifting in a tranquil rhythm.
He approached the pool’s edge and interrogated Mursu.
“How is he?”
“Do not fret your Highness, your companion is out of the woods.” Mursu said in a calm demeanor.
Yenela was still gently pouring the healing water on her friend forehead with her palm, worry still creasing her crest.
“What happened?” Asked Sidon
“It seems that he was poisoned.” Sidon’s face went livid but Mursu left his hands to interrupt his anger. “Not to kill him but to trigger some sort of a mock-heat like state. The Healing Waters filtered the toxin from his system and cleaned it. He just needs to rest now. I only hope his mental state will heal as well as his body did.” The Master Healer said with a tinge of concern in his voice.
Sidon clenched his fists hard.. That fucker was going to pay for what he did to his precious Pearl.
He then entered the pool and grabbed Link’s limp body in arms. Yenela almost tried to stop him but reconsidered very quickly. She knew better than to try and separated an Alpha from his Omega. She and Mursu followed Sidon’s exit with their eyes. They looked at each other in disarray when the Prince back was out of sight.
They were hoping that their affection and time would heal those invisible wounds they knew were there.
Sidon craddled his Pearl’s body against his. In his sleep, Link snuggled closer to his chest and sigh, seemingly content.
He went to his own room and placed the smaller Zora in his large basin. He joined him soon after and plunged them below the surface. Sidon looked at his precious love, his dear Link and hugged him tight against him. He closed his eyes, drained and let himself fall asleep.
“Never again…”
Chapter 23: the Aftermath
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Link’s eyes fluttered. He felt warm and safe and snuggled back into his firm pillow, sighing with delight.
He felt arms tightening around him… Big, strong arms and panic seized him. He pushed whoever was under him and shot to the surface, rushing out of the pool and falling on the floor. He turned in utter terror and gathered his knees up to protect himself.
The Zora under him stood up from the pool and Link ragged breath calmed down when he finally understood who it was…
Sidon…
Link gasped and felt his heart swell as a wave of shame, sadness and terror crashed on him. If Sidon hadn’t been here last night… If he hadn’t saved him… Link felt his body heave and he retched, loosing balance to find himself leaning on his side.
The tall red Zora rushed to him. Sitting with his legs crossed, he -oh so gently- lifted the smaller Zora’s trembling body and cradled him close.
Link was crying his heart out, hot, fat tear rolling from his eyes to crash on his and Sidon’s chest. His wails and whines were heartbreaking…
His clawed fingers were raking Sidon’s chest, leaving long bleeding lacerations but the prince couldn’t care less. This was little pain compared to what his Beloved had been through.
Sidon tightened his hug even more and put butterfly kisses all over Link’s distorted face. He drew soothing circles on Link’s back and started to rock his body back and forth… Just like his sister did when he was younger.
After a long moment, Link’s cry receded into sobs and hiccups but Sidon never stopped his ministrations.
Link finally lifted his tears filled eyes to him and mouthed a ‘Sorry’ between heart wrenching hiccups. Sidon lifted his hand to brush his knuckles on his companion’s face, swiping the remains of those terrible tears.
“What are you sorry for my Beloved? You have nothing to apologize for… I should be the one to apologize for not coming sooner to wrest you out of that bastard’s clutch…” He repeated his many soft kisses all over the smaller Zora’s face. “I can promise you my Love that this fucker is going to pay dearly for what he did to you and that he will never touch you again.”
Link nodded, his head heavy with all the crying. Link was also deeply surprised... He'd never heard Sidon curse before... It felt so weird to hear him use such bad words...
He lifted his hand to touch Sidon’s face when he saw his red bloodied fingers and claws. His eyes flashed to Sidon’s torso and he felt himself falling over again, tears welling up, lips trembling… Sidon caught his shaking hand and brought it to his own face, and kissed all his fingers, smearing his blood on his lips. Link was watching his every move with wide eyes. “My blood..” thumb kiss “My wounds” index kiss “My injuries” middle finger kiss “Are nothing” ring finger kiss “you should worry about right now” pinky kiss…
Link had stopped crying, mesmerized by the male holding him. His blood stained lips that kissed his opened palm were hypnotic. Link pushed on himself to lift him up to Sidon’s face. The Alpha was eyeing him strangely but not in a bad way Link thought.
Slowly, tentatively, Link grew closer to his face, his eye lids getting heavier and put his lips on his Alpha’s.
A simple touch, a peck…
Sidon pressed his lips against his Love’s ones and they kissed.
It was soft, gentle, loving… The complete opposite of what he had experienced last night. Sidon lifted his hand to gently grab the back of Link’s neck and Link responded by opening his mouth against his. Sidon licked his bottom lip and bit into it softly before deepening the kiss Link offered.
It was slow, deep and passionate. Their tongues danced around each other, tasting each other. The metallic taste of blood joining the party.
Several time they stopped panting, licking their lips before diving back, tilting their heads left and right to deepen it even more. Sighs, moans and the sound of sloppy kisses echoing in the room. When they finally stopped, mouths opened, a trickle of saliva connecting their mouths broke silently.
They looked at each other lovingly, pupils blown into pits of infinite darkness where they lost themselves for a minute or and eternity… None of them knew…
Sidon kissed the top of his Beloved’s crest and Link nuzzled into the crook of his neck, purring in satisfaction.
They stayed there, hugging for a while longer until the cerulean Zora drifted off to sleep with a serene smile.
Sidon lifted his Love’s body and placed it back gently into the water.
The sun was rising and he went to wake his father. The King had to know what happened to his future son-in-law. With a sadistic smile on his face, Sidon marched to his father’s bedroom.
King Dorephan loved to sleep. It was one of his favorite activities. It is then safe to think that waking up earlier than usual was not something to do if you valued your life and his helps definitely understood it very quickly, so when they saw the Prince marching down the corridors with intent, some tried to stop him and some ran along to hide. Reaching his fathers quarters, Sidon slammed his father’s bedroom doors open and entered without any ceremony.
Dorephan opened an eye and the immediate thought that crossed him mind was “Who was looking to die today?” He moved his massive body to a sitting position and eyed the now short-lived intruder before realizing his son was standing there.
“Sidon… What made you think it was a good idea to break the only rule I ever asked you to abide by?” Dorephan grumbled, sitting straighter.
He watched as his son bowed deeply to him, a cold anger in his eyes. Dorephan frowned. His son would never wake him up early if he hadn’t a good reason to.
“Speak!” The King ordered.
Sidon bowed again and started to inform him about last night’s event.
Dorephan felt his blood run cold. When Sidon finished, Dorephan shouted “Prepare my things! Go wake Laflat and Muzu at once!” The helps didn’t even need to come in the room to hear the command and rushed to obey.
The King was NOT happy.
Father and son looked at each other, as the same devious smirk stretched their lips, revealing their thick sharp fangs… “That fuckup is going to regret the day he was born” Dorephan said lowly and his son nodded in approval.
Nobody in the whole realm ever considered Zoras to be cruel. They were too refined and too graceful to lower themselves to such a despicable nature.
But the other races couldn’t have been more wrong in their assumptions and prejudices. Zoras were probably the cruelest race in Hyrule but they never had the opportunity to show it.
Yenela knocked softly on the huge double doors of the Prince’s chambers. She waited a second before allowing herself in. The King had summoned a extraordinary meeting and a guard came banging on her Master’s door early this morning.
Mursu came by her room and woke her up swiftly to ask her to take care of today’s preparations. She asked him why but he could only tell her of his extraordinary summoning and where Link was before rushing out.
Yenela had prepared faster than usual and went straight to the Prince’s room.
She saw Link’s form in the Prince’s very large basin and approached slowly. He was sleeping soundly. Yenela dipped her hand into the water, sitting on the edge and patiently waited for her friend to wake up.
It took about an hour before Link blinked his eyes opened and saw his friend by the pool. Yenela witnessed him wake up and they stared at each other for a good minute before they threw themselves in each other’s arms.
Yenela was sobbing quietly, caressing his back and Link hugged her tight.
“What in Hylia’s name happened last night?” She whispered between her worried sobs as she freed herself from the soothing embrace.
Link bit his lips and started to tell her… The potion, the burning inside, the search in the corridors, Bahro, what he did to him and Sidon’s intervention.
Yenela didn’t understand every detail but she understood enough.
Her worry turned into rage.
“That two-faced bastard…” She muttered, fists tightly clenched. Then it hit her.. “That must be why Master Mursu was summoned this morning.. They are probably discussing what to do with him…” She rambled “It’s not unprecedented that someone mated with a non consenting person but not…” She eyed Link carefully “Not drugged…”
Link looked at her with wide eyes..
I was drugged? How?
“Someone.. He must have tempered with your vials of suppressants…” She said, holding her chin thinking out loud.
Link recalled that time at the bath house when he’d got his vials back from the entrance. He did leave them out of his sight for quite a long time.. The blue Zora was appalled at the thought of someone deliberately drugging him but why would he do something like this?
The answer hit him like a brick… Link gathered his arms around him and hugged himself, eyes wide and trembling lips…
The fight… He resisted Bahro’s Alpha Call and something must have snapped in him. There was something odd about him the first time they met but Link would have never thought that he would engage in such drastic manners…
But how..? How would a throne room guard get access to the Apothecary and, moreover, how would he know how to temper with the elixirs?
Link’s mind was working at full speed… Yenela looked at him funny..
“Link… Are you alright?”
Link raised his eyes and signed his findings to her. Yenela’s looked shocked.. “You’re right…” She too, went into deduction mode.
“Master Mursu couldn’t do that… He’s too… You know?”
Self-righteous?
Yenela nodded.. “Tyop or Areta? But why would they do that? They don’t have a grudge with you… Do they?” The greenette asked.
Link shrugged and shook his head.
I don’t think so. We don’t really know each other.
Yenela sighed and suddenly exclaimed “And that’s definitely NOT me! Why would I do such a terrible thing to my best friend?” She had raised her hands to the ceiling… Realizing what she just said, she blushed and avoided Link’s gaze… “You know what I mean…” She mumbled, clearly embarrassed.
Link chuckled and hugged her tight. She returned the hug.
“So… Let’s take a step back… Who has access to the Apothecary except..us?” She said thoughtfully… “The King has one, so does the Prince…” She waved at their names, still deep into her thoughts… “The Guards have one too…”.
You can’t think Bazz did it! Link signed, in dismay.
“Of course not!” Yenela yelled, shocked. Frowning at the blue Zora, she resumed her list. “As I was saying… The Guards have one but they never use it, they come directly to us in case injury… As far as I know, the last spare key is in the Admin Office… Lady Laflat being an Omega, Master Mursu gave her one so that she could access the suppressants stock … As he did for Elder Muzu so that he could pop by anytime to get his salve for his back pain…” She concluded.
Link couldn’t believe his fins… Muzu had a key…? That means… It could have been him… Muzu hated his guts and he was there the day he trained with Bahro in the Guard’s Court. Did he saw their interaction? But Link couldn’t wrap his head around why… If it was Muzu’s doing, why in Hylia’s name would he do such a despicable thing?
Link sighed.. He was GREAT at puzzle, but this riddle might be to hard for him to solve. Yenela sighed as well… They stayed silent for a while, trying to solve that impossible puzzle when a knock on door interrupted their train of thoughts.
Yenela went to open and Bazz appeared. He smiled fondly at Yenela and offered her a peck on her crest. He looked weary and tired.
“Champion.” He called out “I am here to escort you and Healer Yenela to the extraordinary trial where you two shall testify on the recent events. King Dorephan and the Council of Elders will be the judges to Bahro’s crime”. He said, hand clutching hard on his spear.
"Well... That was fast.." Yenela said half-joking.
Link and Yenela looked at each other and nodded. They followed Bazz who led the way to the Throne Room.
When they arrived, other people were already there. The King was sitting on his throne, with a serious face and a deep frown, the Council of Elders were sitting on his right, chatting in low voices. Link knew he wasn’t in the best position right now because all the Elders were definitely not fans of him… Except for Dento and Kaspon who nodded at him… But 2 out 5, that was not good odds.
Laflat was on his left, readying herself to take notes and minutes of the soon to be trial and Sidon was standing next to her, adorning the same expression his father did.
The platform in the center was empty, probably ready for witnesses like Yenela or him. On the right side of the platform, Bahro was chained, two guards had crossed their spears below his thick neck and on the other side, Mursu was waiting with his apprentices.
Other than that were a few extra guards at the doors and entrances but that was it. The trial would be held behind closed doors.
Link was kind of fascinated at the speed all of this took place but, as Yenela had told him, this types of crimes were very frowned upon and against the tradition so… It kind of made sense.
Bazz guided them to where Mursu was and nodded to them before taking his position on the platform.
He cleared his throat and shouted.
“Your Majesty King Dorephan, Honorable members of the Council, I have brought to you the final participants for today’s trial: Apprentice Healer Yenela and the Former Hylian Champion, Master Link.” He bowed deeply and left the platform to join his fellow guards at the entrance.
King Dorephan sat up and exclaimed. “Guard Bahro, you stand here today for you have been accused of attempting to mate with another Zora’s Courted who had been drugged into a mock-heat last night. What do you plead?”
Everyone was holding their breath and as Link looked at the people around the room, he saw Muzu looking straight at him, an evil smirk on his face.
Bahro lifted his head and looked at the assembly before him. His crazed eyes falling on the little blue Omega. He smiled, dangerously and spoke loudly.
“Not Guilty…”
Chapter 24: The Trial
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A loud gasp echoed in the silent room.
King Dorephan imperceptibly clenched his jaws and fists. So did his son. Both Royals had to stay impartial. Even if Sidon was directly involved, he was the Prince and he could let his emotions took over his royal duties. Link looke at Sidon, trying to find comfort but to no avail. Sidon had his eyes on the Elders and stood still. Then he turned to Yenela in disarray… How could he plead to not have tried to fucking rape him?
Mursu put a calming hand on his shoulder and he stopped trembling. He hadn’t even notice he’d started to shake.
One of the Elder stood up and turned to Bahro.
“Well Guard Bahro… Please explain us why then were you accused of such a vile crime?”
Bahro took a deep breath and turned to the Council.
“I didn’t do anything wrong Councilor Jiahto.” Bahro said with assurance “All I did was trying to help a distressed Omega in pain…” He said, with an incredulous look on his face.
A murmur grew in the group of Elders. “And what did you do then?” Inquired Jiahto.
Bahro smiled, confident. “I was doing my round as usual and I smelled a distressed Omega in the corridor. I joined him and offered to help which he accepted.” Bahro looked at Link and licked his lips “And let me tell you… He loved it very much… You should have heard him mewl when…”
“IRRELEVANT AND INAPPROPRIATE!” Kapson yelled, standing up in a flash making his fellow elders jump in surprise.
Link had gone livid and his shaking returned despite Mursu and Yenela’s presence. Link looked up to search for Sidon’s eyes but his Alpha’s eyes were focused on the accused trying to drill holes in his head.
Bahro scoffed. Jiahto resumed his questions. “Did the alleged victim asked you to stop or explicitly said that he was not consenting to your… Action?”
There was an outraged murmur in the room, Yenela took a step forward and shouted “What kind of question is that! You KNOW he can’t talk!”
“SILENCE YOUNG FEMALE” Muzu errupted. “You shall speak ONLY when spoken to!”
Yenela tried to retort but Areta grabbed her wrist, shaking her head.
“Answer the question Guard Bahro” reiterated Jiahto.
“No Councilor, he didn’t say a thing.” Bahro said, sufficient. “Except if you can count his pleasured moans as …”
“ENOUGH!” Kaspon intervened again. “If you can’t simply answer the questions asked, you’ll be held in contempt of this court!”
Link was feeling himself growing weaker by the second. Bahro was using his disability to his advantage. Sidon was fuming in his spot and he had to bite the inside of his mouth very hard not to move an inch and strike the lying bastard.
“Very well then.” Jiahto continued “So how would you explain this situation, Guard Bahro?”
Bahro straightened as much as he could and spoke loud and clear. “I remembered smelling something off on him like some sort of medicine or potion. I think that he induced his own heat and that he wanted to be taken… Any Alpha would have cut it… It just happened to be me…”. Bahro shrugged.
Whispers of disgust floated into the air, Yenela was livid with anger and Mursu closed his hands into fists.
Link was feeling tears welling up in his eyes..
It’s not true…
Dorephan and Sidon exchanged a look and the King saw his son seething with rage. His whole body was tense, a thick vein on his neck had popped up, only sign of how much restrain he was exerting.
“That will be all for now.” Jiahto announced. “Talking about medicine… Master Healer Mursu, please stand on the platform” Jiahto ordered.
Mursu advanced to the platform and bowed.
“Master Healear Mursu” Jiahto started “Please share your side of this story.”
“Councilors, Your Majesties.” He cleared his throat. “I was woken up by His Highness, the Prince Sidon, carrying Master Link’s body. He was in clear distress. I brought them to the Grand Healing Pool and then went to get my apprentice Yenela. Master Link was showing heat symptoms but was no in condition to talk or nor was he actually conscious. Yenela being an Omega herself could exude calming pheromones to help lessen the heat symptoms. When we arrived at the pool, His Highness and his Courted were already in the waters, as I asked him to do. We then took over for the Prince to deal with whatever had happened. We noticed that the Healing Waters had started to extract some sort of toxin from Master Link’s body. I managed to get a sample.” He took out a small glass tube with a dark grey water in it from his sash.
“Here is my Exhibit A. When all the toxins had left his body, His Highness the Prince arrived and took Master Link’s to rest. I then went to the Apothecary with Yenela and we examined the sample. We discovered that this toxin came from an algae we used to prepare salves. I then asked Yenela to search Master Link’s room for clues. Guard Tottika accompanied her. They brought me back the only unknown in Master Link’s very strict routine equation so far..”
He stopped and nodded to Bazz who brought a small vial with some greenish liquid left inside. “I present you Exhibit B. The vial of Heat suppressant I personally crafted and gave Master Link a week prior to the events. Let me conduct a little experiment then…”
Mursu took a tube of a clear liquid and showed him to the audience.
“This is water from the Healing Pool” He gave it to Bazz so he could present it to the King and the Councilors.
“Get to the point would you?” Muzu said with an annoyed tone.
“I am getting there Councilor Muzu” The whiskered Zora responded just as annoyed “See, the Healing Water has the property to extract any poison or toxin from anything… A living being or another liquid. That’s why we used it to check if the Royal food and beverages were clear of any poison. When we drop it on regular food, the food stays the same, just as if you would have poured water onto it…” As he talked, he raised the near empty vial and started to pour the last drops of suppressants in the tube of clear water “But if the food is poisoned, it will change color where the Healing Water was poured on.” Proving his point he dropped the green drops into the tube and it instantly turned dark grey, like the first one. Gasps and murmurs filled the room.
“As you can see Your Majesties, Councilors… The suppressant Master Link took has been tempered with.”
Link had regained some composure as Mursu did his little scientific demonstration. Yenela offered him a shy smile. They weren’t out of the woods yet, but this was a pretty good start.
Bahro teeth clenched and Muzu’s look had turned sour.
“Thank you for the demonstration, Master Healer Mursu.” Jiahto said. “But the problem is that only you and your apprentices could have used the ingredients to transform that suppressant into a poison, is it not?” The Elder had a little victorious smile.
Mursu answered indignant “Elder Jiahto, I have swore an oath to heal and cure all, not to poison!”
Jiahto had a little laugh. “You may have, but not you apprentices yet...” He dismissed Mursu and called Areta then Tyop to the platform. They explained that they didn’t prepare any batch of suppressant for the past week and as they were busy Courting, didn’t really paid attention…
Muzu’s smirk doubled in size as Jiahto’s did.
“Apprentice Yenela.” He said “Come to the platform”
Yenela gulped down and marched to the indicated spot with determination. As Jiahto opened his mouth to start his questioning, Dento spoke first.
“Apprentice Yenela, is it true that you have been caring for Champion Link for the past weeks?” He asked, eyeing his fellow Elder with a victorious glint in them.
Jiahto took a step back and sat, annoyed.
“Yes, Elder Dento.”
“And is it also true that you’ve accompanied him many times through the Domain?”
“Yes, Elder Dento. Whenever I can, I spend my free time with Link because he is my friend and new to the Zora world. I taught him everything I knew about our traditions, history and biology with Master Mursu’s guidance.” She answered, standing her ground.
Link looked at her friend whose stance hadn’t faltered one bit.
“How would you portray the Champion then?” Dento asked.
“That’s irrelevant!” Muzu interrupted “Her point of view is all but objective!” He snarled.
“So is yours Muzu..” Dento retorted, eyes full of scorn towards him. Kapson nodded, agreeing.
Muzu sat back, preferring silence.
“Go on!” Dento pressed her.
“Well… He is the sweetest person I’ve ever met. When he arrived here he was in such a terrible shape but his resilience helped him heal. And he’s been nothing but brave since he woke up.” She said with emotion in her voice. “Can you imagine? Waking up in another body? Having to learn back everything on his new condition in so little time? How confusing and hard it must have been for him, but he kept on learning everyday! He learned how his Omega Body functioned last week! All of this, this… Mountain of information would have broken any spirit but not his! He is the Champion after all…” She glanced at Link with pride and affection. Link felt waves of emotions rumbling in him. She really was the best of friend.
“He followed our rules by the book! He had to feel his body change and he went with it anyway, no matter the pain it brings. He is so kind that he goes with Garrik’s crew every morning to catch our fish, he helped us in the Apothecary and… And…” She was searching for more praise “Even Rhenda loves him! Go ask her!” She said triumphant.
An other incredulous murmur grew in the assembly…
“He’s helping at the Apothecary to craft the suppressants for all Zora females and none of them felt side effects. On the opposite! And we can assure you that he never came close to any other ingredients than those for the suppressants. I swear it on Mipha’s name!”
“BLASPHEMY!” Shouted Muzu, shooting up from his seat, outrage and fury marking his features.
“Oh yeah?” Yenela spat, eyeing him with anger “Let’s talk about Mipha then!” She continued with spite “She trusted him all to the end, she loved him dearly and what do you think she’d be thinking right now if she saw this mockery of a trial!” Yenela pointed an accusing finger to the Elder’s Council.
Jiahto stood up “Enough of this! Take her outside!” He ordered insulted. Yenela was boiling with anger but complied anyway and right before she crossed the throne room threshold, she realized something so very important she would have slapped herself for not thinking about it sooner. She stopped and looked above her shoulder, victory in her eyes…
“As Master Mursu said… This algae we found in the vial is used in ONE of our salves… The one for the back pain..” She said before leaving the Throne Room. She knew her Master would catch her drift. He could save Link. Because she knew that if the trial went into Bahro’s favor, they would cancel Sidon’s Courting to protect him and Link could never be with the one he loved and who loved him back. They would even force a premature mating to prevent Link from ever getting closer to the Prince again.
“Great Hylia… Mipha… Please…” She silently prayed as she was escorted to her room.
Mursu flinched at Yenela’s last words. How could he not have thought about it before… It had been a long while since he had prepared this salve, leaving it to his apprentices to make. His mind raced to find out how he was going to confront the evil mastermind behind this.
As Dento and Jiahto sat back, Muzu stood and called Link to the platform. “Champion. Stand on the platform.”
Link felt a shiver down his spine and moved forward. He took a deep breath and stood there, straight with defiant eyes, gleaming with anger.
“Champion. Did you really help at the Apothecary for the past weeks?”
Yes.
“But why? You had the opportunity to go there for your… Internships. What is more interesting than working at the Library or… Training with the guards?”
My friend, Yenela, works there and I love how she is committed to her job. Master Mursu taught me so much there too. Helping people is a path I want to keep walking on.
“You did prepare suppressants there correct?”
Yes I did but..
“So you know the recipe, ingredients and steps to craft it correct?”
Yes, but…
“Have you ever crafted elixirs without supervision of Yenela or Master Mursu?”
Link paused… Muzu was trying to corner him.
“Because if I do remember correctly, you always had a keen eye for observation and you sure are a great listener, correct?"
Yes, but..
“So… Did you or did you not craft elixirs without supervision?”
Link gulped down the lump in his throat. He was feeling Muzu’s trap closing on him.
Yes but..
“Well! So you had the means, the opportunity and…” Muzu listed.
“Master Mursu already specified that he was the one who crafted Master Link’s suppressants!” Kaspon interrupted. He was seeing clear into Muzu’s little game and he didn’t like it one bit. The old grudge was clouding his judgment and Kaspon was not having it.
“Yes, yes Kaspon but… Master Mursu made them a week before he drank the elixir.. So, he could have added some special ingredient afterwards..” Muzu said, a snicker escaping him.
Kaspon clenched his hands into fists, that mongrel was so confident about his little scheme.
Muzu resumed “So… You had the means, the opportunity and the motive.” He concluded with a vicious smile.
“Motive?” Jiahto enquired.
“Yes! Motive…”
Motive? What motive? That he would have put himself into that much pain willingly to fuck around?
Link tried to start signing but Muzu cut him of.
“You see” Muzu said to his fellow councilors “Hearing from what our fellow guard told us made me think. What if it was true? That the Champion drugged himself to mate earlier to an Alpha to bound him to his wicked will? And that, poor Bahro here had the chance to be the buffer from that despicable action?” Murmurs bloomed once again. “You see, dear Councilors and Your Majesties, I believe that all of this…” He waved at Link “… Is but a scheme to tear us from the inside. Why would our Great Hylia permit that this Hylian transform into one of our kind? Preposterous statement that he declared to the King himself! Lying like the demon he is to all of us!” Muzu was on a rant, eyes wide with a crazed glint in them.
“It was not the fortunate favour of our Goddess but the scheme of a Destroyer! He crawled his way into our midst, using our traditions to weave his way into our kindness, using his newfound charms to seduce our Prince and to bring him and our Domain and people to their knees!” Muzu was panting, pointing his crooked finger at Link who was aghast by what he was hearing.
“That is why he drugged himself into heat, to weasel his way in our Prince’s basin and to close his whoring thighs on him like a death trap! So… This is why I shall propose this… The Courting between this impostor and the Prince must be broken and the Champion should be bounded to the one who actually helped him during his time of need… The Loyal Bahro..”
In his corner, Bahro was smiling.
A roar came from behind the Councilors. Sidon had enough of this web of lies and Muzu’s proposition finished to push him to his limit. Breaking their Courting on false accusations? Leaving his Beloved to a rapist? His pupils were but thin slits, his face adorned a snarl, his mouth drooling with rage. He seemed to have double in size, muscles bulging under his skin, claws out. He was about to jump on his Elder to shut him up for good when a voice erupted.
All eyes turned from the wild beast of a Prince to Master Mursu who had raised his hand and yelled
“STOP!”.
Mursu went to Link side and put a hand on his shoulder.
“Elder Muzu…” He started, eyes filled with scorn for his elder. “Instead of spewing nonsense you should think before you say another word.” He took a step forward. “As my dear apprentice Yenela said, the special ingredient you mentioned is used in only one of our salve, the one for the back pain… And If I am not mistaken, there’s only one person in the Domain who uses it on a regular basis. In that regard, we always leave a spare salve in a cabinet in the Apothecary that only this person and myself have the key to.” Mursu said in a calm, poised voice.
“Is it you Councilor Jiahto?” He asked.
Jiahto looked at the healer “You know damn well it’s not me!”
“Fair enough… You then Councilor Dento?” Dento shook his head “Councilor Kaspon?” Same answer “Councilors Seggin? Trello?” They both shook their head as they finally understood and turned their gaze to the last councilor.
“Councilor Muzu?” Mursu finally asked with an arched brow.
Muzu was livid and didn’t answer. Dorephan who had watched this nonsense take place before his eyes and had kept silent erupted, sensing the end of this little play.
“ANSWER MUZU!”
Muzu flinched and barely nodded to acquiesce at the Healer’s question.
“Ah… So Elder Muzu, as I recall, on the salve’s tin there is a warning… Do you remember what is on that warning I hand wrote myself?” Mursu asked with a satisfied grin.
Muzu kept his mouth shut, shoulder trembling from rage. Dento hit the arm of his chair and exclaimed “For the love of Hylia, talk Muzu!”
Muzu grumbled behind his clenched teeth “Forbidden to anyone on suppressants”. A gasped seized the small audience.
Bahro’s smile dropped.
Mursu wasn’t going to leave it as is. “And do you know why I specifically wrote that warning?” As Muzu kept silent, the healer continued “Because I KNOW that the components in that salve interfere with the suppressant, making it noneffective and even worse!” He raised his hand to the ceiling “Could trigger a heat! But you knew that didn’t you? You must have asked Yenela about it a very long time ago and she explained you the risks… Why would you care at that time, you are a Beta.. But to trick a defenseless Omega into heat was for you an easy feat…”
Time stood still. All eyes were locked on the old Zora whose body was trembling from seething rage before turning limp.
“He would have take us all down in his fall… He started with our poor sweet Mipha who fell into his trap. She died for him! And now he was going for the Prince! He would have killed him too!” Muzu said with a pained voice “I couldn’t let that happened… I saw that Bahro had taken an interest in him and I offered my help. We just had to make him go in heat… Bahro would have taken his due, the Courting would have been broken and the Prince saved! I wanted to save my Prince!” He shouted in a demented tone. “Don’t let this… This impostor fool you! He’ll be our doom! He already was and he’ll do it again!”
All the Elders looked at each other and shook their heads with an air of regret.
Link had never seen or felt so much hatred before… Muzu would have let him be raped to satisfy his crazy vengeance?
The Elders stood up and Jiahto spoke “On the accusation of attempted to mate with a Courted by force without his consent, the Guard Bahro is found guilty.”
Bahro tried to stand up, eyes wide with fear “No, no, no! It was all his idea! I just did what he told me to!”
Nobody spared a look for him.
Jiahto continued “On the accusation of drugging a Courted into heat to push him to mate another…” The Elder, clenched his fists “Elder Muzu is found guilty…”
Link gasped and clasped his hands on his mouth, his held back tears now free flowing on his cheeks… He felt himself loosing strength and slid to the floor. Mursu hurried to his side but Sidon was already there, cradling his innocent Beloved into his arms.
The King finally spoke, a nasty glint in his eyes. “Until an appropriate sentence is discussed and agreed upon, the guilty parts shall be contained in the Domain’s dungeon. My word is final.” He lifted his hands and guards took Bahro away. The King exited his throne room without another look to the culprits. The bulky Zora was trying to free himself and screamed “Majesty please… I didn’t do anything wrong! He made me do it! Please, your Majesty…”
Another pair of guards shackled Muzu and dragged him out as well… The green Elder was silent and when he was close to Link, looked at him with the most hateful of looks and mouthed a scornful "whore".
Soon the vast room was silent. The air felt like lead on the Elders’ shoulders. Dento and Kaspon came to Link’s side to give their regards and support before they exited the room. Jiahto, Seggin and Trello followed in their tracks, simply bowing to the Prince on their way out.
It was over…
Chapter 25: Recovery
Notes:
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Fair warning >> THERE IS A MENTION OF IMPLICIT CANNIBALISM... Kind of ruins the whole suspens thing but... I've had my wrist slapped in the previous chapters so... I've added a tag for this but there is no gore or explicit details...
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Every body quickly got back to their usual routine after the trial. There was no more to discuss. The culprits would be dealt with soon enough.
Sidon grabbed his Pearl into his arms and lifted him to carry him back to their basin. He asked Bazz to warn Yenela that it was over and that she could swing by to see him later in the day. Sidon also told Lady Laflat that he wouldn’t be in his office today. He had to take care of his lovely Courted who’d already suffered way to much in so little time…
Link had blushed and nuzzled himself into the crook of his Alpha’s neck. Now that Muzu and Bahro were taken care of, maybe he could stop looking over his shoulder and enjoy his new life…
When they arrived, Sidon gently placed him in the water of their basin. His Beloved was already dozing off from the emotional fatigue he had endured. Sidon slipped behind him, spooning and hugging him tight. He brushed his Pearl crest “Rest my Love… You are safe.” The blue Omega blinked, tired and let sleep took him. Sidon continued to caress his face for a long time before he fell asleep as well…
When Link opened his eyes, he was surrounded by warmth. He snuggled closer to the heat source and sighed with satisfaction. He then felt a large hand travel from his crest to his upper thigh and back in soft, slow brushes. He fliched at first, trying to recoil from the invasive tough.
A deep, gravelly voice raised from behind his head. “How are you feeling my Dear? Did you rest well?”. Link nodded and sighed, he relaxed into the touch. Sidon was here, he was safe and protected.
“Would you like to sleep some more?” The raspy voice asked him again and Link shook his head a no. “A meal perhaps?” And to accompany the question, as if on cue, the smaller Zora's stomach growled loudly. There was a low chuckle and the reassuring heat source moved away from him. Link couldn’t stop a whimper from escaping him. The chuckle echoed again. “I’ll send someone to get us something to eat, alright? I won’t be gone long, I promise” Link received a soft kiss on the top of his head and the heat source exited the basin.
Link had never felt so safe and warm his entire life… Sidon’s body and voice were like protective barriers that repelled any harm from him. Even though he had lived a truly traumatic experience, Link found himself wanting to be cuddled and touched more. He couldn’t have enough of his Alpha’s gentle caresses and warmth.
While thinking about it, Link felt a sudden discomfort in his lower belly… He frowned and sighed… He’d almost forgot about his… Changes. He could feel some sort of pressure building inside him, like some space inside him was getting more and more cramped. He regulated his breathing to help the discomfort pass.
As promised, Sidon returned but a few minutes after he left and once again, spooned him in the basin they were floating in. He sensed his Beloved’s soreness and slid his hand over his belly and drew small circles on it, massaging his lower belly. It worked wonders to alleviate the pain. Link started to purr to Sidon’s treatment and Sidon started to lick his neck. His large tongue brushing him from the junction of his shoulders to right under his tail. Link gasped at the action but soon found it to be very soothing. Sidon licked his neck, shoulders, side fins and cheeks. Link’s purrs were soon joined by happy trills and Sidon growled with satisfaction. It was all care and grooming, slow and loving…
After a while, a knock was at the door and a help entered and placed a platter of food on a small table nearby before bowing and exiting without a word.
Link smelled the food and his stomach, that had be silenced so far, yelled his hunger. Both Zoras laughed and went to eat.
As they finished, Sidon scooted over and presented a bowl covered by a cloth to Link.
“A little bird told me that you were very fond of this…” The regal Zora said, smiling. “So I thought it was appropriate to offer you some.” He lifted the cloth to reveal orange jelly.
Link smiled like sunshine and grabbed the bowl greedily. He thanked Sidon profusely, offering a peck on his lips in return and dug in the bowl… It tasted extra sweet and extra fruity. Link moaned when the wiggly treat touched and melted on his tongue. He put his hand on his cheek and made little noises of delight.
Sidon was hypnotized by the cuteness of the scene and made a mental note to never forget orange jelly after today.
“So that makes gift number seven I suppose?” Sidon said in a smile with an arched brow.
Link stopped eating for a second and blushed deeply before resuming to devouring the rest of the bowl.
Sidon chuckled.
After they were done, they cuddled on the huge couch they were sitting on. Sidon was covering his Beloved hero with kisses and licks. After a moment, a brilliant idea came to the Alpha.
He grabbed the cerulean Zora’s face. “How about another gift my Beloved?” He asked in a knowing grin. Link looked at him inquisitively but nodded, curious to see what his Prince prepared for him. Swiftly, Sidon grabbed the bottom of the couch and pulled it firmly. Link felt himself lose his balance and fell on his back on a… Flat surface?
Sidon had transformed the couch into some sort of bedding.
“Lay on your stomach.” The Prince ordered and Link obliged with a puzzled expression on his face.
Sidon went foraging into some drawers before getting back to his side. He sat down and showed Link a glass bottle with a thick translucent golden liquid in it. Sidon opened it and Link smelled a delightful fragrance escaping from the bottle, its aroma reminding him of flowers. Sidon poured a good amount on his thick hands and lathered Link's back with it. Soon, Sidon’s hand went flying up and down his sore muscles, pressing and pulling at them… Link gasped with surprised at first before quickly relaxing into the firm pressures and touches.
It felt so Goddessdammit good …
Sidon hands expertly went on the tighter spots on his shoulders and pressed them down with just the right amount of force to soothe them before gliding to the curve of his lower back and pressing those sinful thumbs there.
In mere moments, Link was panting and moaning in pleasure and delight. His toes curled under the sensations.
Sidon suddenly stopped and the next moment, he moved to find himself kneeling behind Link and he took his thighs into his hands and opening them, pulled Link who was now kind of straddling him. He yelped in surprise but instantly, Sidon’s large hands resumed their travels on his back, shoulders and arms, sometimes they stopped right above the soft curves of his ass cheek, barely brushing them before sliding back up to his neck.
Link was lost in pleasure. Moans and mewls escaped him without him being truly aware of them.
Sidon too was getting more and more adventurous. He let his hands explore the new territory of his Pearl’s back thighs and knees, pressing them skillfully. Link sounds of pleasure was an arousing music to his fins and he let himself explore even more. He brushed his ass, feeling his little hero shiver under his caresses before grabbing handfuls of them, tearing enraptured moans from his Pearl’s mouth.
"Oh Goddess…"
He was on a slippery slope but he couldn’t find the force to stop. The more Link voiced his pleasure, the more Sidon made an effort to wring out these tunes of want and bliss from him.
He lowered himself on his Beloved’s slender yet muscled body, his mass towering above him and, in a moment of oversight, licked a long stripe over the blue Zora’s tail. Link shivered from crest to toe and the debauched moan that escaped his throat almost made Sidon forget everything… Every protocol and tradition went down the drain in an instant and he found himself rubbing his crotch against Link opened thighs, right were his cunt was. His Love froze for a second before relaxing entirely in his capable hands, more moans and huffs coming from him.
Sidon was loosing it… He had waited so long and to have his sweet Pearl under him, ass up, legs opened wide for him and moaning like this… He could even smell the slick starting to drip from his cunt. He licked his lips, his bulge growing by the second ready to explode. He slowly grabbed his Beloved’s hips and pulled him flush against his crotch. According to Link’s reactions and the intensified whines, he was rubbing on the right spot.
Link had hidden his face in his arms and was enjoying the ride, his brain had turn to mush and the arousal he was feeling didn’t help him think. The smell of the oil mingling to his slick and Sidon’s musk made his head spin.
His core was tightening and heat pooled in it as the Tingling rose in him live roaring waves making him shiver and tremble.
He could feel his own bulge expanding and soon enough, his lubricated dick poked out of its sheath. As Sidon continued his rubbing, Link felt his cocklet spring free from its hiding place and the tip rubbed against the sofa. Link gasped some more and panted harder, shuddering. He wanted more… So much more..
Sidon was intoxicated by the smells coming from his Beloved… His arousal, his slick and precum all mingled in his slightly opened mouth into the most delicious taste he’d ever sensed.
Rubbing harder on the wet slit offered to him, his bulge opened and his cocks sprang free, plopping on Link ass cheeks in a soft wet thud. The smaller Zora shivered when he felt the sudden hot weight on his ass and bit his lips in delight. His Alpha was panting hard and the moment his cocks sprang free he growled deeply.
“Oh what a sight to see…” Sidon thought and a low chuckle bubbled up in his throat. He resumed his rubbing, his thick thumbs spreading his divine Omega’s cheeks so that his dripping cocks were snug between them. He started thrusting his hips slow and deep, listening to his sweet Pearl’s moans of ecstasy. Each time Sidon pushed, Link’s dick rubbed on the sofa, sending waves on pleasure in his entire body.
But Sidon was not done yet. He grabbed his lower cock and slid it right under his darling’s cunt, his self lubricant making the moves so easy. Link froze for a second when he felt something long, thick and uneven sliding over his lower slit and sticking to his lower belly… Right over where his own dick was. A moan escaped him… Sidon’s cock was over and under him? How? Unless… Link tried a glance over his shoulder and saw his Prince, mouth opened, pupils blown and panting. He had his large, pulsating cock in between his ass cheeks. The picture he painted was the most erotic thing Link could have imagined.
Link then looked at his own dick and saw… A second cock… Larger and longer than the first one, covered in bumps that was dripping with precum and that covered entirely his own. Link didn’t have to think more about this that Sidon slow thrusts picked up in pace. Link could feel the pressure building at his entrance with each wet slap of Sidon hips against him. His own dick was the prisoner of Sidon’s second malehood and they slid again each other, creating the friction Link craved so dearly.
Sidon was growling louder and louder as he thrust faster, his own pleasure building up. He had felt his Love’s smaller cock under his and an immense satisfaction had washed over him. The symphony of mewls and whines coming from his Pearl made his head spin.
He grabbed his hips even tighter, claws pressing against the soft flesh of his darling’s lower belly. He was trembling under him. Sidon was lost into the pleasure. He wanted to fuck him so badly… Bury himself into his tight heat, pushing his cock inside his Beloved’s cunt, fill him up to the brim… He wanted to feel his massive cock moving in him by placing his hand on his tensed, bulging stomach. He wanted to experience the hot squeezes his Beloved’s insides would provide. He wanted to feel his knot expand and push it Oh so very slowly pass his darling’s cunt’s rim and cum in him, filling him up even more. He lowered himself on his moaning Love and sneaked a peek at him.
His face revealed pure ecstasy… Cheeks blushing deeply, mouth opened with a trickle of drool flowing out of it, eyes hooded in desire and rapture. Sidon grinned and as he was thrusting, licked his darling’s cheek, his neck, his crest and tail, creating shivers on his Beloved’s skin.
Link was feeling the hot licks on his skin and he rose up a bit and arched his back, a loud moan escaping his mouth, pushing inadvertently on Sidon’s crotch. In an instant, Sidon’s had grabbed his tail harshly and was keeping in bent in this position. One of his hand slid from his Beloved’s lower belly to his throat and gripped it, securing his position. Link gasped and whimpersd even more as the different pressures on his body made the waves of pleasure grow. The friction on his cocklet, the sliding of his Alpha between his ass cheeks, the sinful slaps over his gushing twitching cunt never stopped.
Link felt it coming… His orgasm was close and he started to move against his Prince to gain momentum.
Sidon picked up the pace even more, feeling as his sweet Love was about to cum. Gripping his throat a bit tighter but without hurting him, he arched him even more and whispered into his side fins “Cum for me my Dear...Now.” He ordered and on cue, Link shouted his orgasm as he spilled on his stomach, sofa and Sidon’s cock.
Sidon grinned and in a growl, thrusting a couple of times more, released himself as well. Ropes and ropes of cum shooting out of him on his Love’s back and stomach. There juices mingling on the sofa and trickles of Sidon’s hot seed flowing in between Link’s ass cheeks.
Sidon released his grips and gently lowered his Beloved on the sofa, turning him on his back away from the pool of their orgasms, his hands roaming on the smaller Zora’s heaving chest.
He watched closely as Link tried to regain a steady breathing. It was the most beautiful and erotic picture he’d ever seen.
Slowly, his spent cocks slid back into him as Link’s own did.
They were both gazing at each other, smiles adorning their lips. Link mouthed a thank you to Sidon who chuckled lowly.
“It was my pleasure my sweet sweet Love. Hope you loved my massage as well.” He winked as Link blushed madly.
Sidon lowered himself to kiss his lover passionately which Link returned just as eager.
On the other side of the door, Yenela was frozen, arm up in a knocking position. She was blushing so very much. She lowered her arm and turned to walk back where she came from.
She’ll come back later…
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A couple of days later, Sidon was leaving his Beloved to sleep in the early morning. He offered a quick kiss on his crest and his Sweet Link purred before rolling over in the basin and went on his way. There was a matter that needed to be dealt with.
Below the Domain was the sewer system and further below, the Zoran prison. Pretty much a museum now if not for two permanent visitors for the past days…
King Dorephan couldn’t access the prison for ages due to his increased size but he had left his instructions to his son and heir.
They talked about it… What could be the best thing to do? Forced labor? Skinned alive? Torture? No… That would involve them to come regularly and face the fuckers too often for his own good.
Sidon’s heart was swinging between two solutions: definitive oblivion – erasing their very existence from Zora History and let them rot until death takes them… Whether its from starvation or insanity they didn’t really care.. OR, sending them on a ‘mission’ where they knew they couldn’t come back from… Like in the Gerudo Desert for example.
When he arrived to the barely lit cells, he had made up his mind. He was escorted by a small group of Zora.
“Muzu, Bahro… How are you faring?” He said in an obnoxious tone. Bahro was sitting in the darkest corner, eyeing him with pure hate and Muzu was gripping the bars, snarling.
“Prince Sidon, let us out immediately! You have let this Omega’s pheromones go to your head and he tricked you into doing this. For Mipha’s grace, wake up and free us! This little harlot should be in here, not us!” Muzu spat in anger.
Bahro was silent but nodded to Muzu’s ranting.
Sidon offered them a smirk. “You are not helping your case Muzu… Talking about my soon to be mate in such words…”
“You cannot be serious Prince! You must not mate with this… Aberration!” Muzu said, incredulous.
Sidon was losing patience sooner than he had planned. “Regain your senses Sidon! Don’t you see that you are being manipulated? Think with your head not with your genitals!” Muzu continued with rage. Bahro snorted and finally opened his mouth, a demented look reflecting in his glimmering eyes.
“Muzu’s right Your Highness… You’re much too good for this Omega… Let me go and I’ll teach him to be a good little bitch… I’ll fuck some sense into him… And if you ask nicely, I’ll even let you watch…” The grey Zora said before barking an insane laugh.
And that was it… All the plans were forgotten… Keeping them alive one way or another was an insult to life and to the Zora. There was no salvaging them...
The small escort was snarling and growling dangerously. Funny thing was that Sidon didn’t choose anybody to accompany him, they all came on their own volition, insisting that they might be of help spmehow, even if Sidon was failing to see how for some… There was Bazz of course and Tottika, but there was also Rhenda, Garrik and Yenela… Why this strange little group? Because Sidon knew that one way or another, they were attached to his Beloved and ready to protect him no matter the cost. While Bahro was still laughing like a lunatic and Muzu shaking the bars shielding him from the group, a choir growl echoed against the empty jail, interrupting Bahro's fit and Muzu's struggle. They eyes the little group coming closer to them. The growl grew stronger.
Plan C it is then…
Zora’s are not considered to be a cruel race, but it is very wrong to think otherwise. Zora would do anything to protect their own. Whether its their belief or their interest… Zora were also predators if they liked it or not, it was in their nature to hunt and to get rid of the weakest links in their midst. The weak and the unhealable diseased...
They had sharp teeth and strong digestive systems. They could chew through anything technically even if with time, they chose to indulge in more refined food but the blood lust remained and right now, it came unhinged.
Plan C it was… Sidon barely had to mention them to move… They all did in the blink of an eye, marching towards the cell, mouth drooling and snarls deforming their features into a wild, untamable expression. They'll start with the fleshier one.
No need to go all the way though, they weren’t barbaric. Sidon joined them right away with a deep satisfaction in his gleaming eyes and a sick smirk on his face.
Muzu watched in horror the culmination of Zora cruelty, screaming, begging them to stop and pleaded for his life and their mercy. The last thing he saw was a mass with razor sharp fangs, mouth opened wider than ever before dripping with fresh blood and glinting eyes, like a monstrous creature who came from the darkest nightmares and it descended upon him in a flash.
Nobody heard about them after and nobody asked. Life at the Domain unfazed...
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Chapter 26: The last gift
Notes:
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It's been a nice vacay week :) Went to the beach, farmers market, drank spiced rhum, played table tennis with my sibling, slipped on a water puddle, did a split and pulled a muscle, been DEVOURED by mosquitoes...
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I'm going back to work this Friday so... My free time is going to be drastically reduced. I'll continue to post everyday until then and after... I plan on posting every Wednesday (Ma day off) ^^"For this chapter we've got a sprinkle of light spice and LOTS OF LOVE !! <3 <3
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Link huffed in pain as he entered the hot waters of the Thermaes. His belly was so tense. It had been two months since the trial and Sidon’s little feat … Link didn’t even blush now when he thought about it. The weather was getting colder and colder, trees loosing more and more of their leaves and early morning frost was settling.
Sidon had apologized after their steamy session, explaining that he’d let himself been swept by his instincts and won’t do it again before the Courting was over. Link had pouted to the news but told him that he then considered it as another gift from Sidon. They had grinned together before laughing at Link’s boldness.
As of what had happened to Muzu and Bahro, Sidon had told him that they would spend the rest of their miserable lives rotting in prison for their despicable actions towards him. Sidon's statement had a strange ring to it when he told Link. There was a glint in his eyes when he uttered these words that sent a shudder in Link whole being but he had no reasons not to trust his betrothed on this particular matter so... Link had nodded gratefully to him and had offered him a weak smile.
As the weeks passed and the season changed in the Realm and more and more females were spending their early evening in the bath house to help them relax and sleep better.
Link took his suppressant every day, Yenela bringing him a vial every morning that she insisted he drank at once. "You can never be too careful" She had told him with a determined expression on her face.
The elixir was efficient enough to reduce the hot flashes and some of the pain but that didn’t stop him from touching himself almost every day since Sidon and him enjoyed each other. The tingling was now a part of his daily routine… That night when they discovered their bodies, Sidon had insisted that Link stayed with him, sharing his basin arguing that he was in control but Link certainly wasn’t and after two nights of being hugged and squeezed tight against his lover’s body, having to try and contain the moans that would escape him, Link forfeited and went back to his own room much to Sidon's discontent...
At first the tingling disappeared after a morning masturbation but soon, the tingling persisted and Link had to take counter measures to be able to live throughout the day. He’d try to relieve himself multiple times a day but that didn’t cut it on the long run… So… One morning, alone in his basin, he left his hands roam on his body, leaving his claws rake his heated skin. His dick came out fairly quickly and he started to stroke himself but it wasn’t enough. His mind was filled with the vision of Sidon’s cocks sliding on him, the pounding against his entrance… So he let his other hand reach his lower slit and he entered himself, mewling at the burning sensation. That did the trick. For now… But as time passed, the tingling intensified and fingering himself started to feel… Not enough.
One time, he was certain that he managed to reach deep enough and touched one of his egg… It was soft and slimy but pleasantly warm… Waiting to be doused in seed… He originally thought he’d be grossed out but quite the opposite actually. A great satisfaction had washed over him to know that his body was preparing itself to create life...
Most of the females were in a similar state as the Courting progressed. Some even had the chance to complete it and were already relieving that awful pressure. Yenela and him were still with the late ones.
He sighed while massaging his lower belly in the hot water… He’d love if Sidon would do that for him right now but no males were allowed in this part of the bath house at least not when other females were still around… Well except for him…
Sidon had been a wonderful partner so far… Showering him in kisses and hugs, massaging his shoulders and belly, licking him on his neck and cheeks… They’d almost completed the Courting. One gift left before they could finally mate and his terrible itch would be scratched to completion. And this last gift was taking a long time to come.
Sidon had offered him a Korogu Fan to help him with the hot flashes – and Link was Oh so grateful for it-, a pair of Gerudo earrings, two little silver hoops with small sapphires embedded in them which he wore every day and a finely crafted bow, which he loved very much and practiced with whenever he got the time and was enough in shape to do so. Link frowned and pouted a bit. Sidon had been a true mate, caring and all but... It had been days, weeks even since they had a proper date or spent quality time together... Sidon spent most of his days in his office on the Water Treaty and.. Well... Link was jealous of paperwork...
Link sighed and tried to relaxe in the bath. A movement on his side made him look up and he saw Yenela dipping her sore body into the water with a grateful smile. The second she saw him, she swam to him and hugged him.
“How are you?” She asked.
Sore. He signed with a tired smile.
Yenela returned the smile but the humour in her eyes were short lived before sadness took over and clouded her eyes. “I’m sorry Link…” She said in a tone full of sorrow and a hint of remorse.
Don’t be. It is what it is.
“I’m not talking about our shared situation… I mean I am sorry for everything you've got to endure because it's a lot to take in and to live with but..” She blushed and paused, swirling her hands into the water “Bazz gave me his final gift today…” She whispered, eyes down with a soft smile playing on her lips. Her face was going from enamored to melancholic.
Link looked at her with both pure joy and deep envy but quickly decided to shoo the negative emotion away and to be happy for his dear friend. He scooted over and lifted her head so their eyes could meet before hugging her close. I am so happy for you. You’re finally with someone you love and loves you back. And you also won’t be able to walk for days! He signed and winked mischievously.
She chuckled and elbowed him softly.
“I know that the Prince is going to give you the last one any day now! We know he’s been busy with the Water Treaty and disposing of those wretched bastards…” She huffed angrily “It’ll soon be over and YOU won’t be able to walk for WEEKS!” She concluded in a giggle.
Link laughed with her and stopped himself from sighing… He just had to be a little more patient…
A week later, Link was burying his pleasured screams in his sofas cushions while he was stroking and fingering himself like a madman… The tingling was constant now… Sometimes just a throb, sometimes, like now, a burning fire want that couldn’t be put out… His routine had taken a toll from it… He could barely leave his room in the morning and go fishing with Garrik’s crew… Some days he’d spent hours try to scratch that unreachable itch. Sidon’s visits had become less and less frequent because he was head deep into the last details of the treaty and Link couldn’t blame him… It was his duty…
But today, today was unbearable… Link was crying in his cushion from frustration. He needed his Alpha to fill him, to finally complete him. He knew his heat had to be closing...
After several hours, he eventually came but it was… Unsatisfying to say the least. Sighing hard, Link stood up, slick and cum covering his thighs and stomach and headed to the latrine to rinse himself off.
The sun was setting and Yenela had come by earlier to have a chat with him. She had told him, in very specific details, how it went with Bazz and it just showed on her face how glowing she was. She’d told him that Bazz and her didn’t want to conceive yet and she was on the contraceptive elixir. They wanted to wait until next season but, in the mean time, they were having ‘mind blowing sex’.
Link had given her an embarrassed chuckled and shortened the visit because the mention of intercourse had his insides throbbing…
Link sighed for the umpteenth time today and walked to his window. He leaned on it and watched the sun set. He wished Sidon was here with him…
A knock at his door snapped him of his day-dreaming. Sighing, he went to open it with a frown on his face… He didn’t want to be disturbed in his moping.
Slamming the door open, he saw his Sidon waiting patiently at the entrance.
“Good evening my Love.” He said with a smile. Link’s eyes sparkled and he threw himself in his big, comforting arms. Sidon chuckled and hugged him tight. “I am so very sorry my Love for leaving you in a time of need.” Link snuggled closer to the warm chest and shook his head. “But tonight..” He said grabbing his lover and lifting him bridal style “I’m all yours…” He concluded before kissing him with hunger and marching towards the Royal Quarters.
Link was on a cloud… Sidon’s was here, with him… Finally!
His Alpha had brought him to their gazebo where a nice meal had been set for them… Candles and crystals where lighting the table and columns in a soft, warm light making it even more magical. A thin sheen of frost had covered the surrounding vegetation and it glimmered in the candle light.
It had been a long time since they shared a meal together and Sidon really went big this time. Probably wanting to make it up to him for his recent negligence… but Link wasn’t going to let his thoughts sour the mood.
Sidon slid the chair for him and he sat giddily. His appetite was even greater than it was usually these last weeks.
The dinner was lovely and the food, delicious. Sidon told him all about the Water Treaty and asked him for his opinion about all this. Link had lived among the Gerudo and he was very close to Chieftain Riju after all. As Link was signing about one of his adventured in the desert, he didn’t notice that his Prince had stood up and knelt to his side, looking at him with endless fondness. When Link finished his anecdote, he finally noticed Sidon’s new position and tilted his head in confusion.
Sidon grabbed his hand and kissed it. Link blushing slightly and smiling.
“My Dear Link. My Sweet Pearl. My Darling.” Sidon said in a loving voice. “I have turned and twisted my mind in every way possible to find your last gift..”
Link’s heart was beating fast in his chest.
“I wondered what would be the perfect gift for you… And realized there was none… Because no gift I could give you can equal how much I love and desire you.”
Link’s heart dropped… No gift? So the Courting would never be complete… Was Sidon tired of him? Was he going to reject him now? Link was feeling tears prickling his eyes and his chest tightened.
Sidon saw the turmoil agitating his Beloved and squeezed his hands harder. “My Darling. I want this night to be the most special night..” He kisses his trembling hands and as Link closed his eyes to prevent tears to escape them, Sidon used that moment to grabs something from the table.
Link opened his eyes and despite his efforts, had to wipe a tear or two.. Sidon was still kneeling and patiently rubbed his thumbs over his Beloved’ knuckles.
“Because tonight…” Sidon lifted Link’s hand to his face and kissed it again. “I shall make you mine for the rest of our lives… If you still want to…” Sidon was hiding his nerves behind his darling’s hand. Link stopped trembling. He even stopped breathing. Blushing furiously, he nodded.
Sidon smiled from fin to fin and releasing his Beloved hands, he took the thing he got from the table in both his hand. Link hadn’t paid attention to it before but it was a small box.
Sidon cleared his throat. “As I was saying… I tried to find the perfect gift. I did a lot of research on Hylian traditions as well and I found out how they ask someone to be their life mate.. If I do remember correctly, they call them ‘spouse’. And I thought… I thought that…” The prince sighed and adjusted himself on the ground. He cleared his throat again, straightened up and presented the small box.
“Link… My Beloved Pearl… Would you huh... HA!.. Would you mah-ree me?” As Sidon uttered these words, he opened the small box and inside it, was a ring. Link could see how Sidon was tensed, looking right into his eyes.
The smaller Zora looked down and observed the box. Emotion growing impossibly inside him. The ring had been made to resemble the master sword. It looked like a tiny version of it curling on itself. It was beautifully crafted but still very simple and pure in design. Link almost chuckled at it. Turning a weapon into a wedding ring? Only Sidon could’ve thought about that kind of things.
Link’s silence was unbearable for the Prince who still waited for his answer, he gulped down loudly the lump forming in his throat. He could see so many things crossing his Darling’s face… Surprise, awe, amusement and fondness… Sidon was starting to feel dread… Wasn’t it the right way to propose? But he had researched so much…! The dinner, the atmosphere, the kneeling, the ring… He did it in the correct order didn’t he? Did he miss a crucial step? Did he make a fool of himself by forgetting something important…?
He heard a little thud and finally focused. Link had plopped on his knees to face him properly. The cerulean Zora was holding his hand out and, when their eyes met, he nodded adamantly.
I do. His Love signed, tears welling up in his eyes.
Sidon’s smile bloomed on his face and he grabbed the ring to place it on Link’s ring finger. Perfect fit.
Sidon kissed the ring in place and Link threw himself in his arms, crying. The prince hugged him tight and felt tears prickling his eyes as well…
His Beloved said yes… After all this time, all the hardships and tests, all that patient waiting…
Sidon tightened his hug even more. He could feel his Love’s body shake from the sobs.
He grabbed his face and wiped away the tears. Link was giving the most radiant smile of all… Sidon brought his face to his and kissed him softly. Link returned the kiss with eagerness. As the kiss heated, their hands traveled onto each other, caressing and touching every inch of skin that was at hand.
Link broke the kiss. I love you. With all my heart, body and soul. He signed. Sidon heart swelled and he felt a single tear escape him.
“I love you My Darling Link. With all my heart, body and soul”. Sidon repeated before kissing his soon to be mate in the most passionate, loving kiss.
The prince captured his Beloved in his arms and lifted him up. He carried him bridal style back inside the Domain’s walls. He kissed, licked, pecked, nibbled on every inch of skin he could put his lips on and soon, they were crossing the Prince’s bedroom doors.
Outside, in the moonlit night, the air got colder and an instant later, light snowflakes were falling down on the Domain.
Chapter 27: Fulfilling a promise
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Link felt the Tingling coursing through him but it was… Different… Louder… The more Sidon nibbled on him, the more intense the Tingling grew.
Sidon had left his sofa in bedding position. Numerous cushions and pillows were scattered on it. He approached the flat surface with his precious package in his arms and delicately placed it on.
His Beloved was a sight to see… Panting slightly, eyes hooded, his hands resting on his belly… the regal Zora was hit by a vision that almost made him loose control… His Love with a round belly, hands placed over it and caressing its curves.
A low growl escaped him…
Oh, he couldn’t wait to impregnate his Beloved… Every cell in his body demanded that the Alpha bred the sweet Omega that was under him. Sidon smelled his arousal… Sweet, thick, intoxicating… It was like warm honey was being poured in his mouth and it made him salivate abundantly. He recognized the signs… He had to act fast before it really started… Once lost into his heat, his Beloved would barely be able to think or remember and Sidon’s wanted their first time to be something he’ll never forget.
Beneath him, the cerulean Zora was squirming. He had pressed his thighs together and the prince could see the bulge forming on his lower belly and he smelled the taste of sweet slick on his tongue. Before he lost it entirely, he asked in a low husky voice “Did you take your suppressant today?”.
His beautiful lover nodded and a sweet whine escaped him. Sidon could feel his own malehoods pushing hard against their sheath. He swallowed hard. “Do you wish to conceive now?” He asked in a breathy voice. All of Sidon screamed YES but he wouldn’t impose on his lovely Hero. It was his body after all and it had to be his decision.
His darling pondered the question for a few seconds and shook his head no. Sidon nodded and went to one of his drawer. He opened it and pulled out a small vial with an orange liquid in it. His Alpha instincts were raging against his reason. He had to breed the delightful little Omega. He had to knot him and fill him up good… Sidon clicked his tongue, clenching a hand on the top of the furniture and had to breathe several times before returning back to his Beloved’s side, presenting the vial of orange contraceptive to his mouth.
He will not surrender to his primal urges before his Love agreed to it. Sidon tilted the vial so that Link could gulp down all of it.
“There my Love..” Sidon said before putting the small bottle away. The smaller Zora nodded with a grateful look and extended his arms, silently asking Sidon to join him.
Sidon didn’t wait another second and got on the sofa, wedging himself between closed up thighs, opening them. His Beloved gasped in surprise. Sidon let his eyes roam on the body underneath him… The lagoon and white colored skin, so smooth and soft to the touch, the opening bulge on his lower belly, the heaving chest, the bitten bottom lip, the pulsating neck, the hoop earrings, the eyelids almost entirely closed… What a sight to see…
Sidon started with his face, kissing and licking every inch of it. Slowly, he descended to the neck, nibbling on the tender skin connecting the neck to the shoulder. Going further down, kissing and licking long stripes on his Beloved's chest and stomach until he met the opening bulge. In a lick, he had opened the hiding place of his Pearl’s cocklet which sprang out. It was like seeing a flower bloom… The little pink thing was covered in slick and Sidon had never seen something so mouth-watering. He gulped down loudly. Settled between his lover’s thigh, he pushed them more apart slowly, revealing to his eyes the palpitating entrance. His breath taking love tried to close them but Sidon’s strength was no match…
Sidon licked his lips and started with the little twitching dick offered to him. He licked it from top to bottom, wrapping his long, hot, wet tongue around it. He felt the opened thighs jerked, trying once again to close. A greedy smile appeared on his face and he licked with more vigor. His Pearl was moaning and mewling beneath him. His smaller hand had clutched his head fin while the other was in his mouth, bitten. Sidon’s grin grew larger as his arousal. His own bulge was pressing hard again his slit, begging to be set free, but the Prince had other preoccupations for the moment… He continued to pleasure his Beloved's cocklet, letting the noises coming from him set his senses ablaze and when he felt his lover shaking uncontrollably, released his treat to indulge himself with another… The meal offered to him was rich, sweet and decadent… Lowering himself, push the thighs apart even more, he licked a long hot stripe on his Pearl’s cunt who gasped louder. The slick gushing out of it was even sweeter to the taste, Sidon thought that he could bury himself here, drinking from the source and never go back…
Joining the gesture to his thought, he teased the entrance with the tip of his tongue, triggering wiggles and moans from the source of his own delight. Then, he dove in. Plunging his thick tongue into the hot cavern, tearing shrieks of intense pleasure from the owner of said cavern. Boosted by the cries of ecstasy, Sidon intensified his licks and tongue twists, trying to reach as deep as he could. He could feel the slick flowing directly on his tongue and sighed with satisfaction and gluttony. In his nether regions, his cocks had emerged, thick and proud from the stimulation, eager to take action as well in that wet hot swollen hole .
His Beloved was writhing and squirming from the pure pleasure he was feeling but Sidon, as much as the giver he was, needed more… So much more.
All of a sudden, the tongue was gone. Link felt so empty… He grunted and groaned from the loss of that wonderful tongue inside him… Why would he stop?
Link felt on the verge of tears as his frustration built up. He tried to heave himself on his elbows but stopped instantly when he saw the two substantial, long, fat, heavy glistening cocks erected.
He gulped down hard, a wobbly smile on his face… His body demanded to be filled, he could only think of that sensation of fullness he had a glimpse of and he wanted it… But… Was it going to fit? Were they going to fit? The simple idea of Sidon shoving his two magnificent cocks in him made him shiver with apprehension and… Thrill…
Link didn’t have the chance to think more about it that Sidon presented the tip of his biggest one to his entrance. It was the lowest one, the highest sitting on his stomach, flush against his own malehood, mingling their slicks together.
“Do not be afraid my Beloved…” Sidon said in a low, husky voice “I shall be gentle for our first time… I want you to feel me deep inside but I will not hurt you…”.
Link was… Afraid…? No... Apprehensive sure, curious of course but afraid…? No at all. Deep down he knew that Sidon wouldn’t hurt him in any way and Link wanted to be filled.
“Tell me when you are ready…” Sidon managed to say behind his clenched teeth. Link felt a little sorry for him, it must be excruciating to wait…
And Link was tired of waiting…
Sidon was maintaining his thighs opened and Link pushed on his ass to grind his twitching entrance on the thick dripping tip. His prince didn’t have the time to move that Link was pushing harder, in a blissful moan, Sidon’s tip passing the folds of his drenched cunt. He mewled loudly, feeling the burn of something much thicker than his fingers breach him.
Sidon couldn’t believe his eyes. His Sweet Darling had just moved to impale himself on his throbbing cock. The sensation of entering his hot, wet, pulsating inside was indescribable… Sidon closed his eyes and grunted loudly, gripping the smaller thighs harder. When he opened his eyes, he watched as his Beloved was eyeing him with such lust and desire in his gaze… He had grabbed one of his wrists to help him slide on his engorged cock and his other hand was to his mouth, pushing on that sinful bottom lip. A deep blush colored his cheeks, node ridge and collarbone… His Hero was smiling coyly at him, pure heat in his eyes.
That was the precise moment where Sidon lost it. His Alpha instincts were roaring in the back of his mind… Never letting go of his Darling Link, Sidon slid his hand on his wide hips and pushed… He didn’t push himself no… He pushed, Oh so very slowly on his Pearl’s hips, making him descend on his throbbing cock, making his lover moan. Inch by inch, his little drenched cunt swallowed him whole.. All the way to his hilt. Sidon was smiling like a madman… It was tight, burning hot and molding to his size. He could feel his own throbbing echoing his lover’s. The pleasure he felt was mind blowing. Each inch had made him groan louder until he was fully in.
He could see his Beloved eyes rolling back into his head as he gripped harder and harder on his wrist, panting loudly.
He stayed there, immobile for a while, leaving his Pearl to settle around his cock and when he felt his hips move, he knew…
He slowly got out of the hot tunnel, tearing moans and whimpers from his Beloved's mouth before thrusting back in… Ever so slowly. Sidon was losing himself in the wet heat and the symphony of mewls and moans, sometimes watching his cock disappear into the hot folds, sometimes lifting his eyes to see how his other cock was rubbing against his lover’s and sometimes admiring the beauty of his Link’s face contorted in pleasure.. When he felt his Darling’s claws piercing the skin of his wrist he looked up, afraid he’d hurt him but Link’s expression was the one of impatience…
Faster His Beloved signed with one hand, trembling…
Sidon took a minute to ingest the information and his Pearl was not happy about it..
Sidon… For Hylia’s sake.. Fuck me harder..
The information sank in and in a twisted grin, Sidon replied…
“Your wish is my command…”
That was their undoing…
Sidon picked up the pace and his thrusting matched his erratic breath… They were moaning and groaning in unison. Each thrust, each slap, each squelch echoed their cries of pleasure. Link was crying from the sweet burn he was feeling. He was feeling every inch of his lover's cock inside him and his cunt stretched so good to accommodate the girth of Sidon’s rod.
His other malehood was rubbing on his own, creating the strong friction that he craved. In a world rocking shiver, Link felt it..
I’m… I’m… cumming… He thought and it soon followed. He shouted loudly, his pink cocklet spurting a flow of translucent cum but to his surprise, his orgasm wasn’t finished.. Deep inside his core, he felt something twist and involuntary clenched his lower belly. Sidon felt the soft flesh tighten around him and quickened his pace even more.
Sidon could see his Beloved on the brink of climaxing again but he wanted them to come together. He lowered himself over his Pearl and licked his neck in long stripes, biting softly on it… His lover gasped and Sidon knew… He felt his knot swell and slap against his Love’s cunt so he pushed and thrust harder. Their orgasms were there, he could feel it. Sidon was mumbling his Love’s name in a litany...
Link gripped the now accessible shoulders of his mate, plunging his claws into the hard tensed flesh and rocked his hips at the same pace, moaning loudly into his side fins. Link was screaming his mate’s name in his head and his cries of pleasure echoed in the room. He felt something bigger banging on his entrance and he wanted it inside him too.
In a final push and thrust, Sidon’s knot slid into place in the lewdest sound imaginable, locking them together and at the very second it breached Link’s cunt, their climaxes washed over them, earth shattering… At the same time Sidon’s knot caught, the Alpha opened his mouth wide, revealing his glistening fangs and he bit hard into his mate’s neck, piercing skin and flesh alike. His little mate screamed at the sensation of both his orgasm and the bite… The pain he felt flashed for a bare second before waves after waves of pleasure took over him.
Buried deep inside him, Sidon was releasing his seed in long, hot ropes of cum and his other cock was gushing as well, drenching his mate stomach and chest, up to his neck in hot, thick, clearer cum.
The smell of sex and Sidon’s Alpha pheromones literally covering Link’s body…
Sidon’s mouth was still latched on his mate’s neck, blood flowing into his mouth. It was sweet, tangy and hot. He drank in long gulps before unclenching his jaw and licking clean the mess he’d made there. His Beloved mate was limp below him, panting, eyes blurred and body shivering. His trembling inadvertently made him clench his cunt a little and Sidon grunted, cumming some more.
The prince managed to change their position without pulling on their locked bodies, for every tug made him cum a little bit more. Sidon’s other cock had retracted back into its slit some time ago.
He captures his little mate in his arms, spooning him and licked his neck, tail and shoulders lovingly.
It took a few minutes for Link to realize all that had happened. He blinked several times to clear his vision and felt Sidon still buried deep inside him… A large grin stretched his face. He let one of his hand go to his belly that was distended with the amount of cum inside and his grin gerw even larger.
He could feel Sidon's grooming and after care behind him and sighed content. He grabbed one of his mate’s hand and placed it on his stomach bulge where his cum and his cock were still there. He could feel a grin as wide as his split the prince’s face.
Link couldn’t believe the strength of the orgasms he just had and the sensation of fullness he was experiencing was pure bliss… His lids were getting heavier by the minute and Link ended up falling asleep, grinning happily.
Sidon continued his ministrations long after Link had been taken by slumber and when his knot and his cock finally receded, he lifted his mate in his arms and inserting two fingers inside him, carefully removed the excess cum inside him before turning to their basin and plunging them in, diving to the bottom, hugging his mate close.
Chapter 28: Heat
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Link woke up panting and burning hot…
Oh no… Not again… He thought distressed. Trills and clicks of fear were escaping his throat. This sensation was bringing awful memories to him. He tried to hug himself close but someone else was already doing it from the back. He felt powerful arms around his waist and a soothing nibble on his neck. The trills of dread turned into appreciation. As the pointy fangs nipped at his skin, he felt more and more relaxed but also more and more hot…
Heat pooled in his core and he could feel slick escaping between his thighs. That was weird… Link looked around him for confirmation and yes, he was underwater. In Sidon’s basin to be more accurate. So how? How could slick flow from him and not disperse into the water?
The blue Zora didn’t have the chance to think more about it as he felt a long tongue swipe from between his shoulder blades to the back of his tail. He moaned…
Link was torn apart between the soothe that tongue was creating in his back and neck and the strong pull he was feeling in his lower belly. The pull was stronger…
It resembled the sensation he had felt when he took the poisoned suppressant… Imperious, domineering… His mind was soon focused on one thing only… Mate… Being filled up again with his Alpha’s seed so that he could impregnate him… He had to have his Alpha’s cocks inside him, deep… Link’s hand went down to his opened slit from where his cocklet had escaped and was already twitching. The second he tried to touch himself for release, a strong hand grabbed both of his and stretched them above his head.
“Naughty Love… Were you about to relieve yourself without me?” He heard in his side fin. Sidon had a playful tone in his hoarse voice and he resumed his nibbling. Link moaned again and tried to free his hands to no avail. Sidon was much stronger and as stubborn as he was.
His Mate’s free hand went gliding on his chest and stomach, leaving his claws raking on his very sensitive skin before handling his throbbing erection.
“So it has started… hmmm..” Sidon whispered into his fin.
Link blinked away his starting haze and turned his head to meet Sidon’s heated gaze with a puzzled look.
“Your Heat my Beloved…” Sidon answered his silent question and licked his cheek lovingly growling lowly.
Link’s eyes opened wide and Sidon chuckled. “I smelled it before you woke up and it’s… Alluring…” The regal Zora said with a hungry grin. Link gulped down not knowing what to do… Shall he take his suppressant? Anger roared in the back of his mind and he shivered at the strength of his discontent at the thought… His contraceptive at least while his reason was still afloat. His body tensed and pain contorted his lower belly. Link winced and Sidon’s look went from enamored to worried. Sidon instantly let go of his hands and turned his Pearl so that they could face. He took his mate’s face in his hands.
“What’s the matter? Are you in pain? Shall I fetch the vials?” Sidon was getting more and more worried.
Link’s mind was getting fuzzier by the second… All he could think about now was how badly he wanted to be bred, to be filled up with warm semen until his eggs caught, his Alpha’s knot plugged in tight… In a spark of lucidity, Link nodded before the Heat swallowed his brain.
Sidon hurriedly swam up and went to get the vials. When he returned but a minute after, Link’s hands were between his thighs, fingering himself open, an expression of pure lust on his features. The second Sidon was back into the water, Link turned to face him, trills and clicks of want echoing in the water.
His Alpha was here… He was going to take him and to fill him up good…
Sidon had to plunge his claws in his thigh not to rush over to his Mate and take him on the spot. He approached his Beloved and grabbed him by the waist before pulling him towards the surface of the basin. Link flushed his body against his Alpha’s, eyes blurred, hands still busying themselves at his entrance.
Sidon was loosing the battle and had to act fast. Once they reached the surface, he took them to the stairs to get more leverage and his sat Link on one of the submerged step, bit into the corks closing the orange and green vial and approached the green liquid to his lover’s mouth. But the Omega was not having it. When he recognized the smell of the suppressant, his flung his arm in the air and slapped the vial away from him with an angered look, his pupils blown so wide only a sliver of blue emerged in his irises. The glass bottle went crashing on the floor a couple of meters away, pouring its content on the floor. The Omega snarled at Sidon who was having more and more difficulty to think straight. The smell his mate exuded was intoxicating and it was fogging his thoughts… He approached his Beloved and bending over started to nip and nibble on his neck again, calming his tamper tantrum… Soon, his Pearl was mewling from his ministrations. In a final effort, Sidon opened the orange vial, poured the content into his mouth and deeply kissed his mate, helping the orange liquid go down his throat. The Omega realized the trick and barely took a mouthful of the contraceptive before biting harshly at Sidon’s lip, drawing blood. Sidon recoiled and the rest of the liquid poured out of his opened mouth, diluting into the basin…
His Omega was not happy and looked at him in defiance and desire… But soon, his angered was replaced by panting and a pained expression. His Beloved was suffering from his heat… The Alpha couldn’t let that happen and let himself lose to his instincts.
He swiped his chin from the remains of the liquid and closed on his lovely Omega who was huffing painfully. Link’s hands had regained their former position, between his thighs, trying to fill the empty gap between them.
Link was in so much pain… His Alpha was still not inside him and he couldn’t fathom why.
Wasn’t he a good Omega? Wasn’t he his mate? Did he do something wrong to be denied his Alpha’s cock?
Pitiful thrills were coming out his throat. He was a good Omega, he would please his Alpha and in return his Alpha would grant him his wish…
Sitting on the stony stair Link let his throbbing entrance alone and placed his hand on his Alpha’s thighs, gliding them on the smooth skin. Right in front of him, the tempting bulge was opening, dripping with slick. Link licked his lips. He was going to make his Alpha feel good. He gathered his hands on the bulge and pulled slowly, freeing the two massive rods of flesh that bounced free. He heard a grunt coming from above him and he lifted his eyes to see his Alpha looking at him with heat and desire…
He was a good Omega…
Link scooted to the edge of the step and opened his mouth tentatively, hands still on his Alpha’s thighs. He stuck out his tongue and licked a long stripe on his mate’s biggest cock. He felt the shiver run through his Alpha body and got more adventurous. He lifted his hands and grabbed both palpitating rods, on in each hand and started to stroke them. His could barely close his hands on them. His Alpha flinched and grabbed his dolphin fin on the top his his crest making him mewl in satisfaction. The slick they were covered in made his strokes so very easy. He approached his face from one of the cocks and licked it again like it was the most delicious treat he’d ever tasted… And right now, it kind of was. While stroking one, he pulled ad the other, opening his mouth as wide as possible, he placed it on his flat tongue, enjoying the heat and weight of his Alpha’s cock on it. He was moaning loudly and started to move his head to welcome more of the heated flesh on his tongue and mouth. It was amazing…
He closed his mouth on the thick piece of flesh and sucked on it, moaning hard. He tried his best not to graze the heated flesh with his fangs still stroking the other cock more fervently. His Alpha was growling and grunting with delight and the Omega was so very happy… He changed lollipop regularly, never leaving a cock unattended. Suddenly, his Alpha’s grip on his tail got stronger and he felt him push further. Link’s eyes watered at the pressure on his throat but gladly let himself be bullied. His Alpha was fucking his mouth and the Omega trilled in joy and pleasure. His airways could have been cut off if he wasn't waist deep in water where his gills took over. His Alpha started to move his hips, thrusting in the Omega’s mouth in long, deep thrusts. Link never stopped stroking the other cock, reproducing the rhythm imposed by his Alpha’s hips.
His core was burning hard and Link squeezed his thighs together to create friction on his own dick… It was so not enough but so good at the same time.
Out of the blue, his Alpha pulled hard on his top fin, unlatching the Omega from his cock.
Link whined at the loss but didn’t have time to complain further as he felt his mate’s hand flipping him over on the stairs.
He gasped in surprise. He was now on all fours, presenting himself to his Alpha. The Omega grinned in delight and reaching for his ass, spread his cheeks opened and felt slick gushing from him… He could also feel the heated gaze of his mate on him and a shiver of apprehension and delight went through him making him gush even more as his entrance twitched.
He felt the large hands roam on his back and ass and moaned sinfully to the touch. Suddenly, he heard water sloshing and he cried loudly.
His Alpha’s tongue was on him, licking and lathering his cunt with saliva, tasting and drinking his slick from the source… Then it was inside of him, twisting and wiggling its way in him. The simple pressure he’d put in him rocked his world and he came from his front in a pleasured scream, spurting sterile cum in the basin. But his pleasure kept on building up in his core.
Much too soon, the Omega felt the slimy tongue evade his folds and whined his frustration but an instant later he felt the tip of his Alpha’s thick rod at his entrance and his other, nudged between his ass cheeks. He barely had time to grip on the step in front of him that his Alpha was thrusting into him, hard and fast.
The Omega saw stars and moaned. Finally… He was filled up to the brim. His Alpha started to thrust in him relentlessly, pace quickening.
His Alpha lowered on his back, hands gripping his hips like it was their sole earthly attachment. He licked his back and neck and grunted his name in an insane litany as each slap resounded. Each thrust pushed deeper and deeper inside him and the Omega moaned and mewled between cries of ecstasy, eyes rolling in the back of his head.
Suddenly he felt lifted into the air, his mate grabbing him by the back of his thighs like he weighted nothing and he slid even further on his Alpha’s throbbing cock up to his hilt. They both groaned in pleasure before his Alpha resumed his maddening pace, slapping his hips at an insane pace. The Omega leaned fully on his Alpha’s chest, gripping his strong arms and placed his face in the crook of his neck. He smelled so good… He licked and nibbled there, making his Alpha shiver in delight. The pressure kept on building and the Omega knew that soon, it would explode into a myriad of stars. He felt his Alpha’s knot swell and slap against his entrance and finally… Finally, the knot slid inside him, locking them together and they came. His Alpha screaming his name and himself biting hard into his mate’s neck, letting the rich blood flow in his mouth and throat.
Link finally let go of Sidon’s neck and licked the bite mark he just made, a satisfied purr escaping him. He could feel his belly filling up with hot semen and his back was drenched in it.
He felt full, complete.
Sidon turned his face to lick his cheek and kissed him lovingly. He dragged them back into the water and continued his licks and kisses. Link was feeling numb and in a satisfied smile, drifted to sleep, still impaled on his lover’s cock.
When he opened his eyes, Link had regained full consciousness of where he was, who he was with and what they did. He was alone in the basin and the water was clear and fresh. He didn’t feel sore or in pain. He was just in bliss… He emerged from the water to see Sidon sitting on an armchair nearby. He was reading some papers, fully concentrated but at the sound of water sloshing, he lifted his gaze from his work and smiled fondly.
“Good morning my Sweet Pearl.” He stood up, leaving his papers on the small desk he was sitting at and slid into the water, to hug and kiss his mate. “ How are you feeling?” He asked between caring licks.
Link leaned into the touch and signed. Good. Really good.
“Wonderful.” His prince said before kissing him with passion. “Would you like to eat?”
Link nodded in approval and Sidon summoned a help to fetch them food. The help was here in mere moments and nodded before disappearing as fast as she came.
“Are you sore? Or uncomfortable?” Sidon asked his Beloved, watching him closely.
Link shook his head and sighed contented. He felt light and fuzzy even though he could already feel his core tense again in delightful twists that made him moan.
Hearing his mate’s small moan, Sidon kissed him with fervor and nibbled on his Bond mark.
“Oh... I see…” He said before tugging slightly on his Pearl’s tail to ease his access to his neck and collarbone. “Round 3 it is then…” Sidon concluded with grin before kissing his Love even more feverishly.
When the help arrived and knocked on the door to deliver the platter of food, she was answered by moans and grunts. Blushing, she barely opened the door to slide the platter inside the room before turning back where she came from.
Chapter 29: The Winter Solstice Celebration
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It went on for about a week. During the firsts four days, Link couldn’t get enough of being taken by his prince. Standing up against a wall, sitting on him on the couch, spooning in the basin, bent over Sidon’s desk, on all fours directly on the floor… His body was demanding to be touched, rubbed, scratched, spanked, bitten, licked, kissed…
Each time he came, his orgasms were rocking his world and he always felt full and complete.
Sidon was a Saint. Complying to all of his demands and whims with a happy and horny disposition, he made love to him each time he asked. They also fucked hard a couple of times, like wild animals, leaving scars and bites on their bodies but they didn’t care.
After the firsts 48 hours, the Heat started to recede. Link was still burning up but, they slowed their pace to gentle love making where Sidon whispered sweet nothings in his fins while petting his cum distended belly.
Sidon had tried to remove the excess semen like he did the first time but Link stopped him. He loved feeling heavy and rounded but his Prince made him promise that he’ll had to let him dispose of the excess at the very end. It was not healthy to keep such a huge amount in him. Link had finally agreed with a pout.
Sidon had kept his promise… He made him forget his own name and past during that time…
His mate also asked him every single time if he wanted to take his suppressant either/or his contraceptive but lost in his heat fever, Link had refused both, snarling when Sidon had tried to trick him like the first time.
Now that everything was subsiding, he kind of regretted that he did… But there was no backing up now…
Link sighed on the couch and Sidon instantly, turned to him to lick his neck. His prince was, sitting next to him, reading some papers and automatically groomed him to relax him.
“What’s wrong my Love?” Sidon asked.
Link sighed again… I think I should see Mursu or Yenela...
Sidon looked at him with wide eyes “Why? Are you feeling unwell?” He asked warily.
Link looked at him and smiled. No, no… I just need their opinion on something
“What thing?” He asked, continuing to lick his neck, cheek and crest.
Link blushed… I want to know how do Zoras know if they are… His fingers were slightly trembling qs his blush deepened. Pregnant.
Sidon stilled, his tongue still on his mate’s cheek. He pulled it back and whispered “Oh” trying to hide a wobbly smile but the sparkle in his eyes gave away how he felt about that..
Link’s insides were still tense but he didn’t feel anything different. Sidon had pulled all the remaining semen from him yesterday and quite frankly, Link had had mixed feelings about this… It was embarrassing to say the least but it also felt good, in the sense of relief as well as bad, like he had lost something. The good thing was that no eggs fell out from Sidon’s.. cleaning. Which meant that fertilization had not taken place yet if he remembered correctly but in the end, he had not real idea of how a Zoran pregnancy was and especially, since he was an Omega MALE, how it would go for him.
The worst of his heat had passed now and except for hot flashes and feverish mewls of desire when his libido went through the roof, he was back to how he was before… He knew it was going to come back full force in a couple of weeks, but for now he was out of the woods... He sighed again and stood up, leaving a puzzled Sidon on the couch.
I am going to see Yenela today. He signed in a smile.
Sidon started to stand up to accompany him but Link lifted his hand to stop him.
Alone.
Sidon opened his mouth to protest but sighed when he saw the determined look in his Beloved's eyes and gave him a dejected puppy eyed look. Link smiled, approached him and getting on his toes, kissed him sweetly.
I’ll be back in a couple of hours. You still have much work to do. Make the most of it. Link signed with a wink full of promises. Sidon’s tail wagged a little and he nodded, plopping back on the couch, immersing himself into his paperwork again.
Link exited the room and marched down to the Apothecary.
Mursu was happy. Very happy indeed. The Apothecary was empty. His apprentices were frolicing away and he was accompanied by blissful silence. He heard that Hylian scholars would usually enjoy a cup of hot beverage during these situations... What was it already? It sounded like a single letter... B? C? He was lost in his thougts when he heard a knock on the door. He hated being interrupted when he was facing a puzzle but he still had a duty to perform. He yelled a ‘Come in’.
Link entered the room and filled his mouth with the scents of herbs and seaweeds. He almost felt nostalgic at the smell. Days of crazy sex, locked up in a room and he felt like he was discovering everything again.
The blue Zora saw Mursu deep into thoughts and knocked on a nearby table. Mursu lifted his head and smiled widely at him with a surpised yet pleased expression on his face.
“Young Link! What a surprise and pleasure to see you! I thought you were still deep into your heat.” Mursu started with absolutely no filter “What can I do for you? Do you need more suppressant or contraceptive? Have you already finished you supply?” He inquired with no mischief.
Link was blushing hard… Oh My Hylia! What was Mursu thinking?
Link waved his questions away and signed for Yenela – Mursu had finally learned the sign for his apprentice’s name.
“Oh, she isn’t here today. She had a heat wave yesterday and locked herself up with her mate. Why did you need her?” Mursu said in the flattest tone Link had ever heard. That male didn’t have a single shred of embarrassment when he talked about that kind of things… Link was still blushing hard and shook his head, bowed and tried to exit the Apothecary but Mursu didn’t let him the chance.
“Are you sure? You seem preoccupied… Is it something about intercourse with your mate the Prince?” He asked in the sincerest way possible.
Link stopped dead in his tracks and turned slowly to the Master healer, his face fully magenta by now. He shook his head adamantly and mouthed ‘NO’ several times, flailing his arms in the air.
“Ah…” Mursu got to intense thinking “Is it about your heat then?” He asked. Link fidgeted and nodded, avoiding the healer’s gaze.
“Ah! So, what’s the matter?” Mursu asked, interested “Sex drive too high?” Link blushed even more and shook his head “Good! Huumm… Dryness in your nether regions?” Another adamant shake and Link hid his face into his hands. “Hmmm… Cramps? Back pain? Sore throat? Bruises? Injuries?” Link continued to shake his head, more and more mortified… The smaller Zora decided to cut short on the infinite list Mursu was telling and mimed a round belly.
“Ah! Pregnancy? Do you think your eggs caught?” Link was still blushing madly and shrugged.
“Would you like me to examine you? If you have been fertilized, I can help you expel the unfertilized eggs” The older Zora said with a smile on his face. At that very moment, Link wanted nothing more but to be buried alive… He was so embarrassed he wanted to melt in a puddle… He shook his head so strongly that he send his tail wagging left and right.
“Just an examination then?” The healer asked in a soothing tone. Link nodded. He wanted to know… “Before I do that, a simple question…” Mursu asked twirling a whisker between his fingers “Does the Prince still knot you?”
Link choked on his spit and coughed… Mursu rush to his side but Link raised his hand to stop him and cleared his throat. Was the older Zora trying to kill him?!
The healer waited patiently for his patient to regain countenance and Link gave a shy nod. Mursu smiled from fin to fin and declared triumphant “You have you answer then!”. Link looked at him with wide eyes and rolled his hand to get further explanations. “Oh yes! As long as the Prince knots you, his seed hasn’t fertilized your eggs. You see, Alphas’ biology react very simply when it comes to procreation. If you realize that he stopped knotting you, it’s because his instincts noticed that you already have been fertilized, so he doesn’t need to keep the seed inside you as long as possible to ensure implantation.” Mursu concluded in a very professional tone. “If you take your contraceptive everyday, there shouldn’t be any problem in that domain, he will knot you until the end of your heat.” He added.
Link was still eager to plunge in a hole of shame but nodded anyway. He had his explanation. He thanked Mursu, bowed again and rushed to the exit.
Mursu was very happy and satisfied to have helped. After the Young Link exited the Apothecary, he resumed his tasks without a care in the world.
So... What letter was it...? V? E? T?... D? He smacked his forehead loudly. He should have asked the Young Link! He probably knew the name of that hot beverage. But in his mind, he was absolutely, positively CERTAIN that it was D.
Ahhh... I wish I could enjoy of hot cup of D like Hylian Scholars do... He thought while twirling a whisker with a dreamy smile playing on his face.
Link closed the door and let himself slide against it, landing softly on the ground. The mortification and embarrassment he was feeling were through the roof. He had to breathe for long minutes to calm his beating heart but at least, now, he knew what to be attentive for.
When he felt ready to move, he stood up and walked back to Sidon’s room. The Tingling was coming back in soft waves and he knew just how to scratch that itch...
Link managed to resume his routine as long as his heat was at bay. His first one lasted a week and according to Yenela, his next one should bloom in a a couple of weeks.
Time continued to fly and winter had definitely settled. As puddles and small lakes froze over, the life at the Domain slowed down but recently, a sort of frenzy had taken the Domain.. People were whispering excitedly and he saw numerous people running with bits of fabric or dried flowers here and there... And Link was... Intrigued to say the least.
Sidon was the perfect mate, he tried to spend as much time with his Beloved as he could even if he still had some work to finish with the treaties, but the coming of Winter was an opportunity to slow down as well and Link loved him even more for that.
From time to time, they popped into the bath house late at night to share a hot bath and relax. Most of the time, it ended with Link moaning and Sidon buried deeply inside him. Not the most unpleasant thing in Link’s mind…
And tonight, they were nicely settled in a large hot bubbling bath with scented oils, cuddling close to each other. Link was leaning on his prince’s chest, drawing shapes and circles on the firm pectoral at hand while Sidon had wrapped an arm around his waist, above his gills and was licking his crest and tail, purring in delight. Link lifted his head and signed.
Why is everybody so busy lately? Most of the females are in heat, so super tired and… Horny.. He signed slightly blushing
He shook his head as Sidon chuckled lowly and continued to groom his lovely mate.
And, I mean, everybody was so sluggish until now… But it’s almost like they’ve woken up… Sidon, what’s going on?
Sidon stopped his licks and nibbles for a spell and smiled. He explained this outburst of liveliness to his Beloved.
The Winter Solstice Celebration was coming and Zora were busying themselves for the preparation, Sidon told him. It was meant to celebrate the newly mated, make it official to the King and to ask Hylia to bless their union with either longevity, children or both.
“As you know, our fertility peak in during the couple of days following the Solstice… And most Zora will be… Very busy…” Sidon said in a low growl with an appreciative smile, resuming his licks with more intensity.
Basically it’s a huge wedding ceremony for everybody. Recapitulated Link.
“Oh! I’ve read about this Hylian tradition when I was looking to find your last gift!” Said Sidon excitedly.
Link nodded and laughed. He was curious though…
How does it work? Is it for Zora only? Do couples walk one by one, hand in hand in a long chain? How..?
Link was about to continue but Sidon laughed so hard he interrupted him. Link pouted for being so rudely interrupted but settled down with a chuckle.
“Easy Love… One question at a time..” Sidon chuckled and brushed his knuckles over his Beloved’s cheek.
“So… It’s a big ceremony that lasts the whole day. From sunrise to sunset. The whole Domain is decorated accordingly and we have a feast.” Sidon said with poise. “It is for Zora’s only since it’s a purely Zora tradition but technically, everybody’s welcome to celebrate. And no, it’s not a long chain of couples waiting to be blessed. Usually, couples who partake in this celebration organize their own but ultimately swing by the throne to ask the King for his blessing and they go pray to Hylia’s statue afterwards or the other way around. It’s the moment for us Royalty to be present and available for our people. When couples finished their planning, they get in touch with admin and then, Laflat prepares a schedule for the King. It’s usually a tight one but it has always worked so far.”
Link was listening with a big smile on his face.
Can we do it too?
Sidon laughed and squeezed his little mate in his arms.
“Wouldn’t have it any other way…” The Alpha answered with a purr.
Link giggled and jumped But, it means that we have so much planning to do then. Link signed frantically with sparkles in his eyes.
But Link suddenly stilled, sat back and lowered his eyes. Sidon hugged him, a slight worry in voice “What is it Love?”.
Well… I wonder… If it’s technically open to everybody… Do you think we could invite… You know… Link signed, not so sure if he should continue…
“My Dearly Beloved.. Do you wish to invite your friends to our celebration? Yunobo, Riju… Zelda?”
Link looked at him with a mix of embarrassment, sadness and hope. He wasn’t sure but deep down inside him, tingling apart, he missed them dearly… He wanted Zelda to know he was alright and that even though her decision had been difficult , it was the right one.
The smaller Zora nodded and Sidon lowered his face to capture his darling’s lips between his in a loving kiss.
“Then, it shall be done. I’ve been waiting to shout out to the whole Realm how much I love you…” Sidon’s kiss gained in passion “My Pearl…” He growled and licked his Beloved’s bottom lip to ask for passage which Link offered without resistance. Sidon grabbed his Pearl’s hips and lifted him on himself. Link was straddling him in the water and returning his kisses with equal passion and eagerness.
This late night bath was getting hotter by the second and finished like the other ones with Link moaning and Sidon buried deep inside his mate’s heat.
Chapter 30: The letter
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The Domain was getting busier as days went by, every Zora was giving a helping hand to prepare for the festivities.
Link could feel his heat closing on him but was still in his right mind. He had written several invitations for their ceremony and had personally asked the King to hold theirs after everyone else’s so that every Zora could attend the Royal Blessing if their wished to.
He wrote to Riju to invite the Gerudos, to Teba and the Ritos, to Yunobo and the Gorons, to his friend Reede, Chief of the Hateno village and to Impa in Kakariko. They already had been sent but Link was stuck on the one for Zelda.
He had no idea what to put in it… Shall he send a simple, fact based invitation or a heartfelt letter…?
The other ones were so easy to write… And they all RSVPed so fast that they would gladly assist to their blessing. Link had explained the best he could to them what he had become and asked them to keep it to themselves. He kind of didn’t want ALL of Hyrule to know that he’d transform into a Zora. He couldn’t fathom how the people would react to that and quite frankly – One, he wasn’t in the correct mindset to deal with it and Two, he always was a private person so…
Link sighed again and stretched on his chair before drafting another letter trying to fit in between.
“Dear Princess Zelda,
I know you haven’t hear of me for months but I assure you I’m fine alright. You see, when you sent me on that quest I would have never imagined being where I am today. I have been turned transformed changed into what I feel best suits me in the end. As you told me, I have been rebuilt. You must have seen it coming and it is why you must have asked me to go there…
I don’t know if you somehow know it but, I’m at the Zora Domain. I have changed… A lot… And I feel that after all these years, I’m the best self I could have wished for.
I could never repay you for the favor your granted me. Because of Thanks to you, I am with the one I love from the bottom of my heart.
I miss you and I wanted to let you know that a lot things happened.. Some good, some not as much… And I want to share my journey with you. You have been through thick and thin with me and I need my friend to know. I need you to know exactly what happened these past months.
I am very really sorry for not writing you sooner, but as I said, a lot has happened here.
I also join to this letter an invitation to a great Zora Celebration that will take place at the end of the week, on the evening of the Winter Solstice.”
He paused in his writing… It was now or never…
“Sidon and I found each other again thanks to you and we are mates. Thanks to you, Sidon and I finally … This celebration is meant to bless all Zora mated pairs and I want would like you to come and bear witness to mine for Sidon and I are united.
I wish for you to give us your blessing as well.
I hope you’ll join us for this celebration, not just as Princess Zelda of Hyrule but also as my dear friend.
I’m looking forward to your answer,
Sincerely yours,
Link”
Breathing hard he dropped the quill down and rubbed his face. The sun was setting and Link realized that he was had been writing for hours. The floor was flooded with drafts and scratched down papers…
He read it over and over and in a sight decided that he couldn’t do any better… He took the time to re-write it clean and rolled the scroll to seal it. Holding the letter against his chest, he fetched a messenger and gave him the letter to be delivered in hands to the Princess.
The messenger took his precious cargo and left as fast as he could.
Link just had to wait now… He sighed again and went to the Apothecary to see Yenela. He needed a friend right now.
In Hyrule Castle, everything was right. The past few months had flew by as everyone was busy with restoring the place to its former grandeur.
The princess had overlooked every reconstruction projects and every blue prints to make sure that everything was going according to plan. She threw herself into work and it was for the better. She had received news and visits from every People in the Realm to keep her posted. She had much to do and was glad that everything went smoothly.
She let her thoughts divert from time to time on where Link was and if he was alright but she chastised herself every time it happened. He was a free man and had no obligation to tell her anything… She still felt pained that he wouldn’t write her to tell her his whereabouts… They were supposed to be friends, weren’t they? She shook her head. Not again! He didn’t owe her anything. She owed him.
She sighed and leaned on her balcony. Next to her was a cup of steaming tea that she hadn’t touch yet. This winter morning was chilly and she couldn’t stay out for long if she didn’t want to catch cold.
With a shiver, she grabbed her cup and scurried inside to warm herself up. When she sat down, a knock was on her door.
“Come in” She said before sipping from her cup. A guard was there, out of breath. She sat up immediately, fearing the worse.
“Your Majesty… * huff * A Zora messenger is here to deliver a message * huff *.” The poor man said.
“Lead him in!” Zelda said excitedly. She hadn’t had a lot of news on their part, mostly messages on the Water Treaties and travelers gossips so she was happy to hear from them.
The guard bowed and exited the room, returning but a few minutes after accompanied by a tall, lean, dark red Zora male.
The Zora messenger bowed deeply and Zelda invited him in hurriedly. He gave her a sealed scroll and told her that he’d stay around until she’d given him an answer.
“An answer?” Zelda had muttered inquisitively but the messenger didn’t answer.
Zelda opened the scroll and read through it, and again, and again and again… She asked to be left alone in a drier tone than she would have wanted.
Both the Hylian guard and Zora messenger curtsied before closing the door behind them. Zelda sat back with the paper in her hand.
Link was alright… He was alive and well though changed… What did he mean by changed? He was at the Domain… And he invited her to… What? A union celebration…
Zelda sunk into her armchair and sighed, tears welling up in her eyes.
“He invited me to his…What?... Wedding? And he wants my blessing…” She whispered, tears flowing from her eyes. A wave of deep anger and jealousy washed over her. She realized that she wasn't over this. She’d tried to but, as she read the letter once more, came to the bitter conclusion that those few months weren’t enough for her to heal.
She also concluded that she was childish. Her friend sent her a letter to tell her that he was finally happy and the only feeling in her was… Jealousy…
She frowned and clicked her tongue in anger crumpling the paper unintentionally. She always took him for granted. He was HER knight, HER Champion, HER friend, HER savior… His quiet smiles and focused gaze had always charmed her and she always thought that he felt the same for her but she never asked. Living in this status quo of unsaid things and unasked questions for so long had done nothing but validate her assumption that if she liked him, he must have too.
How foolish… That’s why she decided to let him go. It was on a whim at the time. She’d even imagined him turning her quest down and reciprocate her love but, deep down, she knew it was all make-believe and pretend.
She watched him so many times looking at the horizon, sighing, eyes lost somewhere she couldn’t reach… It had broken her heart every single time but she kept her hands on him and had refused to let him go for so long, trying to persuade herself that he would fall in love with her with time.
No matter the gifts she offered, the smiles she gave him, the silences she filled he never gave her a single sign but friendly acceptance.
She felt so torn… She WANTED to be thrilled for them, she truly did but…
She sighed loudly and deeply before reading the letter again and tried to smooth the paper she wrinkled.
The Winter Solstice was at the end of the week.. It was short noticed but she could make it in an instant with the Sheika Slate.
She massaged her frowning forehead and put the letter down, exchanging it for her cup of tea. She let herself get lost in the dancing flames of her bedroom’s hearth, eyes unfocused and mind wandering.
She put the tea cup to her lips and took a sip… It was barely lukewarm. She put it down and rose up to get dressed.
Once she was done, she exited her room. The Hylian guard and the Zora messenger were waiting in the corridor.
“Messenger… I cannot give you an answer today. I have to discuss it with my staff to see if we can arrange this or not. I’ll let you know tomorrow.” She openly lied to the messenger who bowed deeply at her answer.
“I shall remain here as long as needed Your Majesty.” The messenger answered politely.
“Guard, see that our guest is offered a room and whatever he needs for tonight. I’m off to work”. Zelda said in a small smile before heading to her daily tasks.
The guard bowed and answered a simple ‘Yes Your Majesty!’ before leading the messenger to the stewardship’s office.
The messenger made his way back to the Domain with the answer the day before the ceremony. It took Zelda 5 days to decide if yes or no, she would attend the celebration. Now, the answer was sent and there was no going back from this.
Zelda watched the messenger put the sealed scroll inside a small waterproof tube around his neck and he plunged into the castle’s moat, heading to the Zora River. In a couple of hours, Link would have his answer. The princess was biting her thumb nail hard, breaking small pieces of it. Her nerves were all over the place. Did she make the correct decision? What if she changed her mind at the last minute, could she change her decision? Would Link allow her to do so? Would she allow herself to do so?
She couldn’t believe it took her five days to make up her mind around that conundrum… Her heart and mind danced between selfishness and friendship.. She barely slept these last few day, turning and twisting her answer and its consequences in her mind.
She sighed heavily and let go of her broken thumb nail. She had much to do for the days to come and she had to prepare herself. She still had to finish checking those blueprints for that bridge. She turned around one last time in the direction of the Zora Domain and shrugged before walking to the Royal Office.
Chapter 31: Reunion
Notes:
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Tomorrow. Link thought gained by apprehension and nervousness.
A couple of days before, Link had received SO MANY letters from his friends after they RSVPed. They all wanted to know how he was, what he’d been doing, how was the life at the domain, what time they should arrived, what gifts they should bring – If a fertility rock counted as one -, if there was a dress code… If Zelda was going to be here… Even them were wondering about that.
Link had answered them all and for once, it was him who lacked time to see his mate. Sidon was like an abandoned puppy when Link shooed him away because he had to answer the letters, help Yenela prepare, help Mursu at the Apothecary since Yenela was busy preparing her own celebration and so on… The regal Alpha sighed loudly and heavily, shoulders low and lips quivering. Thank Hylia Bazz was here to grab him by the belt and pulled him away most of the time, not without struggle…
So much to do in so little time. No wonder the whole Domain was buzzing like a hive.
And yet… Link would lift his gaze to his window and peer into the land, looking for the red hues of the messenger in the water more than once. At these times, he bit his bottom lip and played with his fingers for long minutes before snapping out of it and returning to his tasks. He had yet to receive news from Zelda…
His sighs were heavy and full of worry. Did she receive the letter? Was the messenger alright? Did she answer? Did she decline? If so, where was that Goddess dammit letter..?!
When anger was swooping him he would lift his hands in the air and breathe to calm himself. He had to stay focus on his duties and he’ll receive it when he’ll receive it. Then finally, just a day before the Celebration, the messenger arrived. He arrived as the sun started to set and he swam FAST. The poor Zora was out of breath when he arrived at the Domain, he ran directly to the Royal Quarters and knocked quickly on the door. He was panting but he straightened himself when the door opened to the Prince’s Mate and his future Queen.. King? Princess? That was a matter that hadn’t been discussed yet…
He bowed low and presented the sealed scroll to the Champion.
“Princess Zelda’s answer Your… Your Grace!” The messenger blurted out, looking down. He was mortified not knowing how to address his Prince’s Mate… He really had to go to Lady Laflat and ask her how to proceed in the future.
Link grabbed the scroll and the messenger straightened. Link signed a thank you and opened the message right away, not bothering for privacy. He read the message and tears welled up in his eyes. He started sobbing softly and the messenger looked at the scene with mixed feelings…Embarrassment from seeing his ruler-to-be cry and deep sadness for the very same reason. He saw the smaller blue Zora bring a hand to his mouth as he tried to quiet the sobs. The messenger couldn’t tell if these were tears of joy or sorrow… But he definitely felt out of place.
“I shall fetch His Highness the Prince, Your Grace..” The tall dark red Zora said but was interrupted by the Champion’s hand on his forearm. He looked at the smaller form and saw him shake his head a ‘no’. The messenger was confused but didn’t dare to say another word. Link lifted his tear filled gaze on the taller Zora and offered a small smile, thanking him profusely. The messenger bowed again and went away, still very confused. He focused on another matter and headed to Laflat’s Office to discuss the matter of the Prince’s Mate’s Title.
Closing the door behind him after the messenger left, Link read the letter again and tears kept on rolling on his cheeks. He breathed deeply and hugged the letter to his chest.
So much work to do… No time to cry! He thought while wiping the tears away. He put the letter on the desk and went downstairs to help Yenela for her big day.
This was it.
Fortunately today, Link’s heat was a no show and he was so grateful for that. Since the moment he woke up until now he had had no symptoms: no hot flashes, no belly ache, no tingling… Nothing! Link was half thrilled half concerned. He had these inconveniences for so long now that not having them felt alien. But he was still grateful nonetheless. He needed his whole attention on today’s preparations.
Yenela’s ceremony had just ended. They chose to do it in the morning to enjoy the day to the fullest and it had been glorious. Their families and friends had gathered in the throne room, donned in their most classy and glamorous attires, there was green and black braided ribbons on them and they had opted for a deep sea coral reef theme with seaweeds, corals and pearls. It was simple but absolutely magnificent. The Throne room was lit up by hundred of shining white crystals and it gave the place a solemn yet warm atmosphere.
Link was so happy he could assist to a celebration before his own. It gave him a good overview of how it was going to take place. First the family and friends entered the room, then the mates, hand in hand. Everybody bowed to the King and Prince and asked if the King would bless their union – The King would of course approve and bless them in the name of all Zoras. Sidon would then bring them a wrist band and clasp it on their right wrist with a smile and a blessing as well.
Everybody would then cheer on the blessed couple before following them to Hylia’s statue were the newly united would kneel and pray to Hylia for her blessing. The whole group would bow and pray as well for the couple to live a happy life.
While everybody was paying their respects to Hylia, Link cracked an eye open and he could have sworn that he saw the statue glow a bit. He smiled widely before praying to Yenela and Bazz’s happy marri.. huh.. Union.
After the praying, the whole party cheered on and hugged tightly. It was nothing but bliss and love. Yenela had caught him and literally lifted him from the ground, twirling them in the air, laughing loudly. Link joined her in her delight and laughter. They bumped crests and in a flash, she was in the arms of her Mate, kissing him like he was her air. The group finally went on its merry way to continue the celebration and Link looked at them with a fond smile and sparkles in his eyes.
He snapped out of his contemplation and got a move on. He too had so much to do! Especially with the number of guests they were going to welcome in a couple of hours.
Link popped by the throne room were another celebration was being held and waited a couple of minutes for it to finish before going to his Mate. He went straight to his Love but bowed deeply to King Dorephan first who welcomed him with such warmth and kindness it also brought tears to Link’s eyes.
“I am truly happy to see you are well my dear Boy!” The King barked in a laughter. “How are the preparations going? Did you have time to get everything ready? Do you need more things? Just say the word!” He said with the utmost seriousness.
Link smiled at him fondly and shook his head.
Everything is ready. Just need the guests to arrive and… Do this! Link signed excitedly, snuggling in his mate’s arms who was already covering his head, cheeks and crest with kisses and licks.
Link elbowed him softly to interrupt Sidon’s ministrations. Not that he didn’t like them, but doing such intimate thing in front of his soon to be father-in-law were more than embarrassing… His mate stopped his affectionate actions with a saddened look. There was a soft knock on the adjacent door and the little assembly’s gazes went straight to the source of the noise. Lady Laflat was in the entrance and cleared her throat before bowing and coming forward to her sovereigns.
“Your Majesty and Your Highness… There was a matter brought to my attention and I would like speak to you all about it.” She said in a formal tone.
The King looked at her with curiosity and waved her to proceed. Laflat bowed again.
“I was told that we do not have a proper title for our Prince’s… Mate.” She said with a half annoyed half curious.
Link and Sidon looked at each other in confusion. Before turning their looks back to Laflat.
What do you mean no proper title? Link signed puzzled.
Laflat sighed a little. “You know more than anybody that Royalty must be addressed through title. Our King is Majesty, our Prince and Princess Zelda are Highness. But when it come to your case… We seem to be at a loss… You are about to be officially united to our Prince which should make you… A Princess but…” She looked at Link from top to bottom and backwards “We are not so sure it would fit you…”.
Link thought about it for a second. The messenger called me Your Grace, isn’t that a good title? Link asked.
Laflat looked at her with rounded eyes and almost chocked. “Absolutely not!”
Link jumped a bit at her tone. She looked and sounded pretty upset by that. Laflat gathered herself as she noticed that she might have been a bit too harsh in her reaction.
“Your Grace is too low in the titles. Once Prince Sidon becomes King, you’ll be the mate of the Ruler of all Zora. You would be… Queen.” Laflat said.
Link looked at Laflat with round eyes and blushed hard. Queen? But he wasn’t female… Although King would only fit Sidon when Link thought about it. He couldn't even imagine people calling him King Link… Or Queen…
Sidon brushed his shoulder and left a small kiss on top of it. Link shuddered a bit from the affectionate gesture and a stroke of genius hit him.
What about consort?
Laflat looked at him quizzically and Link quickly understood that he had to spell it. When the word sank in, Laflat nodded.
“If it is your will, Your Highness… Consort Link it shall be.” Laflat answered with a small polite smile.
Just Link please…
“Of course Your Highness.” She said with a bow and a satisfied expression spread all over her feature before she bid her goodbyes and exited the room.
A new couple and their families was already gathering at the entrance of the throne room.
“Are you sure about your choice my Boy?” Asked Dorephan.
Link nodded excitedly. The King nodded in return while giving him a dashing smile.
“Very well then!” He exclaimed.
Sidon hugged his Beloved from behind and kissed him on the cheek.
“It suits you my Pearl…” He breathed into his side fin. Link turned his face to meet his mate’s and pecked him on the lips, shimming his way away from his lover’s embrace while smiling brightly at him.
Duty calls Honey. Link signed with a hint of mischief in his eyes, pointing at the group of Zora entering the room.
Sidon sighed dramatically and winked at him. “See you very soon…”
Link laughed a bit and exited the room as discreetly as possible, not to disturb the upcoming ceremony.
When he got outside, the sun was shining brightly and no clouds were to be seen in the sky though the chill in the air was biting hard.
Link continued his preparations for today. He was feeling restless, excited and awfully nervous.
Around noon, he felt it… The Tingling was back. It was whisper-soft but it was there alright but he didn’t have time to think twice about it that Tottika came rushing to him.
Link was talking with Rhenda about tonight’s menu when he came barging through the kitchens’ doors, breathless and thrilled.
“THEY’RE HERE!” He yelled in a loud breath.
Rhenda was about to whoop him good before Link stood up and asked, nerve-wrecked.
Who?
“The HYLIANS!” Tottika said with the brightest smile. Link could feel his heart beat faster and swallowed the lump in his throat.
Which ones? Hateno people?
“The whole Royal Convoy’s here!” The young guard said excitedly “Princess Zelda is leading it!”
Before Tottika could another word, Link felt his legs move from their own volition. He exited the kitchens hurriedly, walking fast. Then hopping. Then running. As fast as he could to reach the outside and get to the end of the bridge.
The moment he got out, he saw her. She had dismounted her trusted white steed and was giving the reins to a guard who was here to welcome and guide her and her escort.
Her cheeks were reddened from the cold air and her hair were a bit disheveled from the ride. She was wearing a heavy woolen cloak to keep her warm and she was smiling brightly to everyone.
He stood still for a minute, watching her in the sunlight before she caught a glimpse of a strange turquoise colored Zora. She turned her head in his direction and their eyes locked. Link could feel his heart beating even faster and started to walk toward here and she did the same.
He picked up the pace and so did she.
He ran to her and so did she.
He opened his arms, tears flowing from his eyes and so did she.
The collided in soft grunts and sobs. She was so small in his arms now. He squeezed her hard against him and she gave it back as hard as she could, sobbing softly. She raised her head to meet his eyes and he gave her the happiest, wobbliest smile she’d ever seen.
He mouthed an ‘ I missed you’ and so did she.
Chapter 32: The Big Day
Notes:
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OK.. First of all... I AM SO SORRY !! A LOT of things happened this past week and I had SO MUCH to do... Back to school was rough. And on top of that...
Writer's block...NOT... FUN... AT... ALL !
I am so GRATEFUL for all your messages... I really am sorry for worrying you... I hope I didn't disappoint you too much... But I'm all good and back to a normal schedule !
So here he's the delayed chapter 32 ! So much wuv and fluff <3 but not to worry, a HOT & SPICY session is coming next week!
I apologize again to you all and hope you'll like this chapter :)
See you next week ! (For real this time ^^")
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Link was over the moon and back. He knew that his friend would have been here for the ceremony, but to have her early, here, in his arms, was the best gift he could have asked for. After embracing for a long time, they finally parted, goofy smiles adorning their faces.
“I hope I’m not too early… I’ve brought several things from Castle Town that I thought you might like.” Zelda said, putting strands of her golden hair back behind her ears.
Link looked at her with a curious expression and she waved him to come and look. She went to a cart and lifted a blanket to reveal baskets upon baskets of fresh flowers, all vividly colored and filling the air with their fragrance as well and evergreen branches.
Link was aghast to see all of this. But how? It was the middle of winter. Guessing his train of thought Zelda chuckled. “The Koroks, Hestu and The Great Deku Tree helped a lot. They all send their blessings to you and to your betrothed.” She said with a wide smile.
Link had tears welling up in his eyes. He took his friend’s hand and squeezed them tight in his own. Zelda placed her hand on his and gave it back.
“So… Where should we put all of…” She turned around and waved at the convoy, carts and people “… This?” She asked with a smirk.
Link laughed and gesture them to follow him.
He was floating on cloud nine. Link helped the convoy unload and he was soon joined by guards and Zoras to speed up the process. The baskets of flowers and greens were put into storage until it was time to decorate the throne room, horses were guided to a shelter and people to guests rooms. The Hylians guards declined getting a room in the main building preferring joining the Guards’ Court where they would catch up with Zora guards.
Link went to fetch Laflat to ask her where would Zelda’s room be and she indicated that his old bedroom was one of the Royal Suites where diplomats and sovereigns would stay. Link nodded eagerly and thanked her before catching up with the Princess and literally pulling her to her room for the night.
Zelda had never slept at the Domain. She visited numerous times but always used the Sheika Slate to come back home, to rest in her own chambers. When Link opened the door to the room, she was astonished by the beauty of the room. The décor and finesse of the room screamed Royalty and she was honored and flattered to have such a beautiful place to stay. Nevertheless, she eyed the room with concern when she notice the absence of a bed.
It was Link’s turn to read her thoughts and he told her that it would be fixed in no time. He guided her to the couch and they both sat there, enjoying the comfort of the silky cushions and pillows.
Zelda was still looking at the room when she notices how insistent was her friend’s gaze on her. She smoothed her traveling pants and turned to him.
“So… This is were you’ve been living for the past 6 months..?” She asked, her tone mildly curious.
Link nodded.
A strange silence fell in the room. Link squirmed a bit in his place and abruptly moves his hands to talk to his friend.
I am sorry… He signed with sorrow on his face.
Zelda looked at him intensely. He was definitely embarrassed and remorseful.
“Why so?” She asked him, feigning ignorance. It’d taken her A LOT of self-control and composure after their reunion not to jump on him, slap him, shake him like a nut-tree and yell at him about his foolishness and his lack of manners no to have send news sooner. She was a petty woman.
Link looked at her in distress… He knew he had to apologize to her and he also knew that she won’t let him walk away with a simple ‘sorry’, wiping the slate clean like nothing had happened.
He sighed.
It was a bit unfair but, she didn’t have all the information she needed to understand the whole picture.
He sat up straight, faced her and his hands started their dance.
He told her everything.
From the moment he left his barrack back at Castle Town to this very day. He spared no detail – well… Except for his steamy mating sessions with Sidon. There was so much you could share with your best friend...
It took him about an hour of intense signing without taking a single pause.
Zelda followed every move, every frown and every smiles he gave her. She too, moved, frowned and smiled as she took his story in.
When Link finished, his wrists and fingers were sore all over but he’d done it. Zelda knew it all. All the good, the bad and the ugly. He sighed loudly and massaged his hands, waiting for her to respond to his tale.
Zelda’s brows were stuck together in an expression of anger and Link was.. Lost to say the least.
Why are you angry? He signed, a little scared
He didn’t know if she was angry at him or at something else entirely…
“They did WHAT?” She exclaimed, pink coloring her cheeks and ears. She was… Fuming to say the least.
Link felt a bit of relief wash over him when he understood that she wasn’t mad at him.
“I’ll ask King Dorephan to let me see those… Those… BASTARDS! I’ll give them a piece of my mind!” She exploded, fists closed and getting redder by the second.
Link smothered a chuckle and placed a soft clawed hand on her thigh. She deflated like a balloon in an instant. The Hylian girl looked at him with a deep sadness.
“I should be the one to apologize…” She said, squeezing the hand she’d offered her. “I felt so abandoned when you left and… When I didn’t receive any news… I… I grew bitter by the day… So… ” She ended with trembling lips and glistening eyes. Link grabbed her and hugged her close. It felt so good, so liberating to tell her. He understood the anger she must have felt but he was a saint either. He could have send her a letter earlier but… Whether by forgetfulness or by idleness, it wasn’t an excuse.
They were kind of even…
Zelda quickly regained her senses and cool. She looked at him from head to toe. She had plenty of time to do so earlier, when he told her about his little adventures but she was focused on his story. She took him in.
It was definitely him. So very different but, completely and entirely HIM.
She sighed and lifted a hand to pet his cheek. So much had changed but… Even though he wasn’t Hylian anymore, it was Link. Every sparkle in his eyes, every smile, every laugh and cries…
Zelda’s heart hurt so much… He was definitely out of her reach now. He was glowing with happiness and love, despite everything that happened to him. He was finally who he was meant to be.
The Princess smiled softly, keeping her inner turmoil to herself. Her heart broke a third time and she knew it would be the last time. A sole tear escaped her eyes and came down crashing on her lap. Link looked at her alarmed but she shook her head.
“I’m happy for you… You’ve been through so much… You deserve your happiness.” She whispered.
Link placed his larger hand above hers on his cheek and gave her a bright smile.
She had lost but she had also won.
Zelda gave him a bright smile back and slapped her cheeks. She stood up and stretched before turning to her friend, still seated.
“So! What can I do to help?” she asked in a joyful tone.
Link stood up as well with renewed energy and they both exited the room while Link signed to her the next steps.
While giving her a tour and detailing the Celebration’s procedures, Zelda assaulted him with questions.
Some were plain and simple – about his diet, sleep and tasks – some… Much more inappropriate, bringing a mad blush to his cheeks. There REALLY was so much you could share, even with your best friend...
The sun was slowly dipping down on the horizon and the last Zora couple had exited the throne room. It was then that Link brought the Princess to see the King and Sidon.
King Dorephan looked tired but was thrilled to welcome the Hylian Princess to his domain. They chatted for a bit and Sidon used this moment to capture his Pearl in his arms to pepper him with kisses and licks, telling him how much he had missed him throughout the day and how eager he was to be at his own ceremony. He whispered terrible things into Link’s side fins, making his betrothed blush from the top of his crest to his collarbones.
King Dorephan told the small group that he was going to retire to his chambers for a while to rest and that he would see them in a short while. When the King exited the room, Zelda approached the Zora couple and Sidon welcomed her with a powerful hug and praises. Zelda blushed a bit and returned the compliments.
Link jumped in excitement and joy when he saw Yenela and Garrik peek from the entrance of the Throne room. He went to greet them and, grabbing their wrists, pulled them to Zelda’s side.
He introduced them and both Zora were turned upside-down to meet the Hylian princess. They bowed deeply and frequently before Zelda asked them to stop with the formalities.
“It’s such an HONOR to meet you, your Majesty!” Yenela said “Link had told us so much about you! You’re even more beautiful than he said!” She exclaimed.
Garrik was… Fascinated… The golden of her hair, the deep blue of her eyes and the rosy tone of her cheek was so alien and enticing. His mouth was agape and he couldn’t utter a proper word. Zelda laughed wholeheartedly and started to chat with the green Zora female.
In the back of the room, Link discreetly pointed to Sidon Garrik’s face and they chuckled in each other’s neck.
They approached the chatting trio – duo, as Garrik hadn’t been able to say much more than ‘Hello… Garrik… Majesty…’ - and Link interrupted them shyly, signing about decoration and guests placement and they soon got to work.
The Domain’s Plaza was bustling with noise. There was so many people gathered there. Crystals and torches had been lit to guide people to the throne room and they all congregated to that very place.
Gorons led by a clumsy Yunobo, Gerudos by a grown up and fiery Riju, Ritos by a proud Teba and Hylians by a bewildered Chief Reede.
Tottika was proudly guiding all of them to the Throne room, helped by Bazz and Hylian guards. The moment was historic. Never in Hyrule’s memory and scrolls was such an event related. All the peoples of Hyrule, gathered in one place to celebrate the Union of a Zora Prince and a born Hylian Zora.
Even if the Throne room was vast, all of them couldn't be contained in there so Ritos flew up on the ceilings and Gorons gathered near the walls to make way to everyone. It was a joyous mess of happy and excited faces, grinning and greeting each other.
In the small room next to the Throne room, Link was fidgeting while Yenela and Zelda placed on the last ornaments on his crest and tail.
“Stop wriggling!” Whisper-shouted Zelda as she was trying to clasp a beautifully crafted tail ornament.
“Do as she says!” Doubled-down Yenela who was trying her best to fasten a silken sash around his torso.
But Link was upside down. That was it. In a few minutes, he would be United with his Prince as a true Zora, acknowledged by his people and all the witnesses there.
Pressure was building up so much that he had trouble breathing properly. He stilled for a second, allowing his friends to add the finishing touches. His heart was hammering in his chest. If he was still Hylian, he knew his palms would be dripping with sweat. He wrung his hands together, sighing loudly.
Yenela and Zelda looked at each other and hugged him tight.
“You look beautiful” Yenela said with a fond smile.
“Regal even!” Zelda said with a smirk and patted him on the back. The noise echoing from the Throne room was quieting down.
“That’s our cue!” Yenela said an winked at him before scurrying away in the bigger room.
Link turner his nervous gaze to Zelda.
“You are going to do great…!” She told him in a thumbs up. Link offered a wobbly smile in return.
“Hey...Listen…” Zelda said, grabbing his large biceps. “Do you love that guy?” She asked sternly.
Link gulped down and nodded with force. His Hylian friend smiled at him. “So there’s nothing to be scared about! You are Link, the Champion of Hyrule and you’re about to get married to the love of your life – And, to the best shag of the entire Realm.” She added, wiggling her eyebrows. Link blushed before he smiled coyly and wiggled them back. They laughed a little and as silence echoed, she hugged him one more time.
“It’s your moment Link.” She said before, pushing on her tip-toe, she pecked his cheek. She gave him a comforting smile before exiting the small room to her spot in the Audience.
His heartbeat filled his head and fins. He was so nervous.
He heard the booming voice of King Dorephan in the Throne room, thanking the assembly for their presence and gifts for his son and soon to be son-in-law and he invited the two protagonists to come on the platform.
Link gulped down and walked into the brightly lit room. He heard soft ‘oowwws’ and ‘awwwwws’ when he crossed the crowd to stand on the platform.
Facing him, standing straight as a pillar was Sidon. He too was nervous but hid it much better than Link. Sidon’s eyes fell on him and the look in his eyes was pure love and adoration. Link even saw a couple of tears forming in his eyes and it brought some to Link’s eyes as well.
Sidon had always been a sight to see. He was the most handsome, regal, gorgeous and powerful creature in the whole Realm in Link’s eyes, but tonight… Tonight he looked like a Deity from the deep seas, adorned in coral shaped jewels, silks and pearls. Link was breathless.
Little did he know that Sidon had the very same thoughts crossing his own mind when he saw his Beloved appear, dressed in silk sashes, refined jewelry and pearls as well. He noticed that he was wearing the ring Sidon offered him as his last gift and a wave of pride and love crashed on him. He was the luckiest male in the Realm and tonight, they’ll be officially United. Link will become his Consort and one day, they’ll rule the Zora fairly and for a very long time.
The stood side by side, holding hands as the assembly quieted once more. King Dorephan looked at them with both pride and emotion.
He addressed the couple in front of him.
“My dears… I am honored to be the one to celebrate your Union. My son, Prince Sidon: What blessing do you want Me to grant you?” Asked the King in a strong but slightly wavering voice.
“I wish you would bless this Union with your Kingly approval as well as your Fatherly one.” Sidon said with solemnity and pride.
Dorephan looked at his son, his little pup, his last offspring. He was all a father could have ever wanted.
“I shall bless you.” He said in a cracked voice “And you, my Dear boy, Champion of Hyrule, Link: What blessing do you want Me to grant you?”
Link looked at his beloved Prince and at his Father-in-law with tear in his eyes. At that very moment, he was glad he couldn’t speak because he knew that his voice would have betrayed him.
I wish you would bless this Union with your Kingly approval… He signed and swiftly added As well as your Fatherly one…
Dorephan was moved to tears and a couple of them escaped his eyes before he regained composure.
“I.. I shall bless you.” He said trying to keep it together.
“My Dear People and esteemed guests, I, King Dorephan of the Zora, offer my blessings to my son, Prince Sidon and Link.” His voice boomed in the vast room instantly followed by roaring cheers and applause. “May your lives be long and filled with love and devotion to one another.” He added before applauding on his own, wiping discreetly a tear falling from his eyes.
As soon as his father was finished, Sidon grabbed his Pearl and swung him into the air, like when there were at the dance. They laughed and cried and kissed passionately before the assembly whose cheers doubled. Yenela was jumping in the air, Mursu clapped and smiled fondly, Garrik and the crew whistled and cheered on… All of Link’s friends celebrated his union to his Prince. The Gorons, the Gerudos, the Ritos and the Hylians as well.
Zelda was crying her heart out, a bright smile on her face. Her tears poured endlessly on her cheeks, taking away with them the last shreds of one sided with them and making way to simple happiness and joy. When she opened her eyes, a tall, dark green and muscular Zora was by her side, handing her a handkerchief with a warm smile. She took it, grateful and smiled back.
When Sidon put him back down, he grabbed his hand and they made way to the statue of Hylia to give their prayers.
All of the guests followed, getting more and more quiet as they reach the small statue.
Link and Sidon knelt together and closed their eyes and soon, the whole assembly followed in their steps.
Dear Hylia… Thank you for your blessing. You allowed me to be who I really wanted to be and to be with the person I love from the bottom of my heart . I think I’ve been blessed enough. Please, bless my friends and new People with your grace… Link prayed in his mind, the softest smile blooming on his lips.
~ Child… Child...~ He heard in his head and opened his closed eyelids to see the statue glow. ~ Child, I have granted you wish~ The dis-incarnated voice of the Goddess echoed in his mind.
Yes Dear Goddess. I thank you for this.
~ Child… You also have granted mine… ~
Yours? He inquired
~Look around you… All my Children gathered in joy and celebration of love… Thank you...~
Link was speechless.
No, Thank you Goddess… Without you, none of it would have been poss..
~ Child, Hero… I shall bless you and your mate… Long lives… Children… and to your friends as well… You truly are the Hero of all… ~
Goddess, thank you! I don’t deserve this much..! He tried to explain but the glow was fainting and the voice had turned into a distant echo in his mind.
When he turned his head, he saw Sidon looking at him with all the love in the world and he captured his hand into his own.
“Hylia told me… She showed me everything…” He whispered to his husband. Sidon brought the cerulean blue hand to his lips, tears free flowing from his enamored eyes. “I love you Link”.
I love you too, Sidon. Link signed, feeling his own tears spilling from his eyes.
They stood up and all their friends and people followed, ready to celebrate this moment like it should be.
Chapter 33: The first day of the rest of our lives
Notes:
Hi there :)
Thanks for all the support, comments and Kudos <3
I'll keep it short and sweet ;p
We have fluff, we have smut, we have love, we have friendship...
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It was a dream come true… Everyone was celebrating, eating, dancing, laughing… A true moment of pure joy.
Sidon couldn’t believe his eyes. He was united with his Pearl whom he’d loved since the very first day he met him. They were mates. They were blessed by his Father, their Goddess and all of their friends…
The Zora Prince was the happiest he’d ever felt. He was feeling complete, acknowledged and happier than he ever was.
His eyes couldn’t detach themselves from the slender yet muscular and curvy frame of his Beloved Link. He let his gaze go from his blushing face to his shoulders shaken by laughter then he’d let them roam on the rest of his incredible body before he’d focus back on his Beloved’s sparkling eyes and fell in love, all over again.
He watched him talk with all his friends and adventure companions, hugging the Hylian Princess and looking at her as she was the most precious friend in the whole wide Realm.
He could have felt jealous, like, a year ago but now… There was nothing but joy and pride bubbling inside him.
His eyes caught a glimpse of his sister’s statue and he walked toward it. The sound of the music and laughter faded a little with the distance.
Sidon sat at the bottom of the statue and sighed. He missed his big sister. He wished she would have been here to their Union… That she would have blessed them too…
There was a pang in his chest and he had to sigh in a big loud breath to make it go away. She was his best friend and confidante… She used to be… He knew damn well that she also used to have feeling for Link but… He didn’t feel guilty at all… Was that bad? Should he?
He leaned against the hard surface of the statue and closed his eyes, letting the sounds of the nearby festivities envelop him and closed his eyes.
Mipha…
~ Sidon...~
Sidon opened his eyes abruptly and looked around him, agitated. What was that? He could swear he hear Mipha’s voice..
He looked around, alert but there was no sign of anybody around… He sighed again and leaned back.
He was tired… The past weeks of preparation, the long day of ceremonies he and his Father had and his own celebration must have been more exhausting that he’d thought.
He closed his eyes again, breathing slowly.
~Sidon…~
He didn’t open his eyes but he was fully alert now.
Mipha..?
~My Dear baby brother… ~
Mipha? By Hylia is that you? Sidon tought incredulous
~Yes, it’s me.~
My Goddess! It’s really you! Where are you? I can’t see you… It’s so good to hear your voice… He thought, tears pooling behind his closed eyelids.
~I am so very happy to hear yours too… I don’t have much time… ~
What do you mean by..?
~Sidon… I am truly happy for you and Link… I couldn’t have dreamed a better match for you… You complete each other so well...~
Thank you… But why don’t you have much time?
~Let’s say, I asked Hylia for a little favour myself… Listen to me Sidon… I am so proud of the mature Zora you’ve become… You have been working so hard to step into Father’s shoes since I passed… Not just that but also so that you could be the best ruler for our people and… I am grateful for that. And, even though you kept growing up, you have been able to stay the flamboyant child you have always been. I couldn't be prouder of you and your accomplishments.~
Sidon could feel his chest tighten and tears escaped his closed eyes.
~ I shall bless you and Dear Link… You Union is the most beautiful and incredible thing that could have happened for our people. You make each other truly happy and fulfilled. Thank you for staying yourself, thank you for loving Link even more than I ever did and I thank him for loving you back… I have to go now… We’ll see each other again my sweet little brother… Until then, take care of your little family and of our people… I love you dearly...~
"Mipha, wait…!"
Sidon yelled and opened his eyes, springing up and looking frantically around him.
"Mipha… Mipha..!" He called out but only the echoes of the party came to his fins. Tears prickled his eyes once more and he cried silently… Emotions swirled within him like a storm… Happiness, relief and a deep sadness mingled together, creating the strangest of feeling… But ultimately, a great serenity gained him and a soft smile grew on his face… He turned around and looked at his dear sister’s statue, placing a hand on it.
"Thank you…" He whispered.
He soon heard footsteps coming from his side and he swiftly turned towards them to see his Pearl coming to him with a worried expression.
"My Pearl…" He said in a soothing tone, almost like a purr.
That’s were you were… I was worried… I didn’t see you leave and when I noticed you were gone… Link signed hurriedly but was interrupted by two strong, warm arm snatching him and pulling him tight against a solid chest.
"I am here my Beloved. I was just talking with my sister…" Sidon said honestly.
Link raised his eyes to meet his mate’s and smiled.
What did she say? Link asked
"She blessed and thanked us…" Sidon replied, kissing the top of his head.
Link snuggled tighter and sighed in content.
Link hadn’t fully comprehended what his Prince meant by talking to his sibling. Sidon understood that quickly when no follow up questions came but, he’ll tell him later. Tonight was the night of their Union.. It was also the Zora peak fertility night and the Zora Prince was counting on it to drive his Beloved crazy… But all in due time…
After a long, loving hug, they went back to the party and continued to celebrate with their friends. The night was still young…
After a while, people got more and more scarce.. Zora couples had fled the party to enjoy their own private ones, King Dorephan had excused himself to catch some much needed shut eye and the guests went back to their room to sleep off the large amount of alcohol they ingested. Zelda and Garrick were also missing… They had been talking a lot during the party, they danced and laughed… They indeed looked cute…
As the number of awaken people dwindled, Link and Sidon also made their way to their chamber.
As soon as they left the party, heated kisses and hungry hands were the new party guests.
The tingling had left Link alone all day but right now… It was back in full force… Stronger even as he’d ever felt in the last couple of weeks… The higher the moon rose in the sky, the hotter he grew. When the astral body peaked in the sky, Link was a hot wet mess but maintained his composure as best he could. When they finally were out of sight, he crumbled in his mate’s arms. Sloppy wet kisses, claws digging in his strong back, teeth nipping a his skin and fins… He wanted, needed, demanded to be taken then and there. The burning sensation inside him couldn't be put out except by his Prince’s touch, rods and seed…
He was panting, drooling and pleading… Eyes half closed, mewls and whines escaping his mouth… He wanted to give himself to his husband, body and soul.
And said husband was more than willing to fulfill his mate’s wishes.
There was a battle of limbs and moans before they entered the basin, its cooling waters barely helping with their heated skins as they sunk further into the water.
Link was grinding himself helplessly on his mate and whimpered when his Beloved’s fingers entered him and started to loosen him up, sliding effortlessly inside his hot walls thanks to his thick, slippery slick.
He had lifted himself up and tied his legs around Sidon’s hips and his arms around his neck, purring, whining and clicking with need.
His cocklet was out of its sheath and so were Sidon’s massive rods. They rubbed against each other in the most sinful way…
Soon, the thicker cock was at Link entrance and the cerulean Zora was moving his hips down to catch the tip in him making his Prince growl in delight and pleasure as the smaller cock went snug between his ass cheeks.
One heated look was their downfall. Sidon slid inside his Pearl in a deep growl while Link welcome the white-hot malehood inside him with a delighted mewl. Sidon’s powerful hands grabbed his lover’s ass and accompanied his strong thrusts by pulling his lover up and down.
Link’s eyes rolled back in ecstasy as his claws pierced the tight muscles of Sidon’s back, giving him anchor.
Sidon changed his pace frequently, bringing his husband to the brink of orgasm before slowing down so much Link could’ve cried in frustration. The passion in their eyes was the very same than in their actions.
At some point, Sidon pulled himself almost entirely out, making his little Omega cry in pleasure and loss… Little did he know that this move would bring his other neglected cock at the very entrance of Link ass. Sidon grinned in satisfaction to see his Pearl in total abandon and slowly slid himself back inside before realizing were his other cock was.
In their current position, Sidon was stretching Link’s ass cheek and they both felt the tip of the second rod poke at his back entrance. Sidon stopped immediately mid-action and looked at his husband.
Link was blushing, panting and eager… The regal Zora looked at him with a question in his look and Link nodded eagerly. Still unsure, Sidon waited a couple seconds more but it was enough time for a very horny Link to reach for the second malehood and helping the tip cross that threshold. Sidon’s grunt was priceless… Link could see and feel the jolt of pleasure his husband felt and it made him grin wickedly.
Link placed his hand on his Prince’s shoulders and pushed himself down both cocks slowly but surely. His breath was cut off for a second as a seething burn flourished in his backside but after a while he kept on impaling himself further and further down, bringing grunts and growls out of Sidon’s throat…
When Sidon regained his composure, he grabbed his lover’s ass a little but harder and thrust up. As he did, they both locked eyes and the moans of pure pleasure escaping them were enough for them to loose themselves in each other.
Link felt so full and stretched but so fucking happy.
Sidon was feeling so snug and hot and so fucking complete.
He continued his powerful thrusts and took care of his Beloved’s weeping cocklet as well, all of this between kisses, bites and nibbles…
When they felt on the brink of exploding, they looked at each other passionately and Sidon opened his mouth wide before capturing his Pearl’s shoulder and neck junction in it and Link did the same.
As the last wave of pleasure blasted through them, plunging them into an endless pool of ecstasy, they marked each other once more, biting hard, piercing skin and muscles, letting volutes of blood seep into their water, mingling their scent.
Sidon came in long hot ropes of cum inside his Pearl, filling him up until their was no more room for anything else, knotting him and locking them together… In both holes…
Link belly bulged more and more as he was being filled to the brim, feeling heavy, hot and deeply satisfied….
For now…
When they unlatched, they licked their bite marks and kissed deeply… Love and devotion was lighting their eyes.
Link clenched his butt a little, bringing another small ejaculation from his mate who growled in pleasure.
The little blue Zora chuckled and looked at his mate with renewed want…
The night was still so very young…
The next morning, the Zora Domain woke up late and sore. Whether it was from hangover or mindless sex.
It was a lazy late morning for all.
Link and Sidon managed to go out from the basin and into the Bath House before the Domain had awaken for a relaxing bubble bath that ended steamier than it started.
Last night’s session was still very vivid in their memory and they couldn’t get over each other.
Sidon ended up buried inside his Pearl’s hot cunt, cumming hard and slipping right off, his whimpers of delights ringing in his fins.
After that, they joined their guests and friends for a feast before they slowly departed.
It was hard to see them go but, they all had things to do, people to take care of and tasks to finish.
Zelda was the last to go. Link couldn't have helped to notice her rosy cheeks and quite disheveled hair when she appeared from her room as they had bumped into each other in a corridor.
He had looked at her with a knowing look which she had answered with a very mature grimace and a simple “I get why you fell for a Zora.” while looking at his crotch.
A series of giggles, blushes and outraged looks had ensued…
When Zelda finished adjusting her saddle, she looked at her friend and hugged him tight.
“You promised remember? As soon as Spring comes…” She muttered with a trembling voice.
Link hugged her even tighter, nodding in her hair, careful no to squeeze too tight, eyes filled with tears threatening to fall.
They let go and Zelda went up on her horse, settling comfortably for the long ride to come.
They looked at each other lovingly and clicking her tongue while heeling her horse, the Hylian Princess and her convoy made their way back to their lands.
A deep sigh rose from Link’s chest as he kept on waving until he lost sight of the little group.
Behind him, he felt his husband’s arms encapsulate his waist and he basked in his warmth for a while.
“Shall we go Love?” Sidon asked his Pearl
Link turned his head to face him and gave him a bright, loving smile before nodding. They walked back to the Domain holding hand and smiling, ready to tackle on their new life together..
And they had much to do...
THE END
Notes:
This is it guys ! The last chapter before the epilogue... It's been a bumpy ride but we made it ! I can't tell you how sad and thrilled I am at the same time...
I hope you've enjoyed the ride with me though :))
I'm already brewing my next fic ( TodoxDeku - coz I'm a SUCKER for this pair ! )
Anyhoops >w< !
See you next timeLove y'all
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Hi everyone !
I know.. It's been quite a while since I've posted anything... I sincerely apologize for letting you down for this long but.. Y'know... LIFE ! My grandma died a couple of weeks after the latest chaper and to be honest I was not feeling in the mood to write/post somethi,g for a long time.. And when I decided to go back ( pretty much about a year after this) I found out that I was pregnant.. So you know.. LIFE ! Freaking WHIRLDWIND took me and whooshed me to the unknown land of Motherhood. As my baby is closing on a year old and since I'm on vacations, I realized that.. I have some free time (?) ! and extra pairs of hands (thanks family!!).
I wondered about posting at all on Hylia's Favour or leaving it on hiatus like... Forever but... I promised an epilogue so.. It'll come before the end of August !
I also have been brewing a couple of other fics ( BNHA TodoDeku and - as old fashioned as it is - a good old Harry x Draco oneshot (which has been on the back of my mind for a LONG time))
Anyhoops..! Once again my deepest and most sincere apology for the wait guys...
So... See you soon? ;)
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