[ A seed of anxiety sprouts in Zelda's mind as the realization of what she just did sinks in.
She kissed Darin.
For months, she's been so careful to suppress that urge. There are myriad reasons why she cannot love him, physically or emotionally. Any relationship between them can only be temporary. They are of different worlds. And even if there was a way to stay in this one, Zelda has a duty to Hyrule that she cannot forsake. To love him and then return to Hyrule would be too cruel-- for both of them. She cannot love him. She cannot let these feelings keep growing. She cannot--
Enough.
Elise's voice cuts like a blade through Zelda's thoughts.
It is already too late-- and you know this. You have already given him your heart, whether you intended to or not, and you cannot take it back. When you return to your world, it will remain with him. The longer lie to yourself, the less time you will have to enjoy with him.
The lady's words are sharp and stern, but they wouldn't hurt so much if they weren't true. Zelda knows. She's known for a long time. But she has a duty as the Princess of Hyrule--
It is the Ghoul's Moon. Let her die tonight so that you may live as someone new.
As you are now, you're barely living at all.
Elise's words reverberate through Zelda's mind as Darin softly laughs and presses his lips to hers once more. He'll be able to feel a flicker of hesitation on Zelda's part as she grapples with this choice... but then she leans in to complete the connection.
This time, their kisses are not so soft and sweet. Darin's kiss is deeper, more urgent, and it ignites something hungry inside Zelda. Something she's been trying to suppress ever since that night she ended up on top of him in her bed. She slides her hands up over his form so that she can link them behind his neck, allowing him to pull her closer, chest to chest. She tilts her head, adjusting the fit of their lips, kissing him with steadily growing intensity.
Zelda is hardly paying attention when a new voice enters her consciousness, but Elise recognizes it immediately.
Hector...
The lady listens to the soldier's pledge, one that resonates strongly in Elise's heart. This is like the promise he made to her while they both lived, his bravery in the face of every adversity stacked against their unlikely match.
I know that I should have moved on. It's my own stubbornness that shackled me here. But the only life I've ever wanted to live is as your wife. Even though we no longer live, it is still the only thing I want, to be your wife eternal...
Once more, Darin is the one to break their kiss, and once more, Zelda is left breathless. She makes no move to pull away, her lips barely more than a breath away from his.
The sound of his laughter is rich and warm, drawing a breathless little laugh out of her as well. ]
I'm sorry... I tend to attract danger without meaning to.
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She kissed Darin.
For months, she's been so careful to suppress that urge. There are myriad reasons why she cannot love him, physically or emotionally. Any relationship between them can only be temporary. They are of different worlds. And even if there was a way to stay in this one, Zelda has a duty to Hyrule that she cannot forsake. To love him and then return to Hyrule would be too cruel-- for both of them. She cannot love him. She cannot let these feelings keep growing. She cannot--
Enough.
Elise's voice cuts like a blade through Zelda's thoughts.
It is already too late-- and you know this. You have already given him your heart, whether you intended to or not, and you cannot take it back. When you return to your world, it will remain with him. The longer lie to yourself, the less time you will have to enjoy with him.
The lady's words are sharp and stern, but they wouldn't hurt so much if they weren't true. Zelda knows. She's known for a long time. But she has a duty as the Princess of Hyrule--
It is the Ghoul's Moon. Let her die tonight so that you may live as someone new.
As you are now, you're barely living at all.
Elise's words reverberate through Zelda's mind as Darin softly laughs and presses his lips to hers once more. He'll be able to feel a flicker of hesitation on Zelda's part as she grapples with this choice... but then she leans in to complete the connection.
This time, their kisses are not so soft and sweet. Darin's kiss is deeper, more urgent, and it ignites something hungry inside Zelda. Something she's been trying to suppress ever since that night she ended up on top of him in her bed. She slides her hands up over his form so that she can link them behind his neck, allowing him to pull her closer, chest to chest. She tilts her head, adjusting the fit of their lips, kissing him with steadily growing intensity.
Zelda is hardly paying attention when a new voice enters her consciousness, but Elise recognizes it immediately.
Hector...
The lady listens to the soldier's pledge, one that resonates strongly in Elise's heart. This is like the promise he made to her while they both lived, his bravery in the face of every adversity stacked against their unlikely match.
I know that I should have moved on. It's my own stubbornness that shackled me here. But the only life I've ever wanted to live is as your wife. Even though we no longer live, it is still the only thing I want, to be your wife eternal...
Once more, Darin is the one to break their kiss, and once more, Zelda is left breathless. She makes no move to pull away, her lips barely more than a breath away from his.
The sound of his laughter is rich and warm, drawing a breathless little laugh out of her as well. ]
I'm sorry... I tend to attract danger without meaning to.