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Love Struck

Sidon/Reader Summary: Reader is afflicted with emotions they yet to comprehend. An unlikely advocate helps the reader with their issues. Word count: 1866

There was no way to ignore this feeling, it felt like you were soaring, but being pulled under water at the same time. Harebrained, finger tips always tingling, throat dryer then the Gerudo Desert, and with knees so wobbly you were afraid one step would do you in, it sometimes it felt like you had too much air, but also never enough. There were days you found yourself in a haze, eyes glazed over. Other times, your heart pounded so deep it you couldn’t tell if you were ascending, or about to die of a heart attack.

Flushed against the wall you held your clammy hands together. A wistful sigh escaped your lips as you blinked at the ceiling and reached your trembling hands to your flushed cheeks. You sunk to your knees still staring off into space as another sigh released. You didn’t know what was wrong with you, but these symptoms were worsening day by day and only in the Zora’s Domain. The strange thing is that it wasn’t affecting you negatively, even if the bubbly feeling in your stomach that made you queasy.

You sat there in an elegant outfit beautifully handcrafted. It accentuated every aspect of your being more than you thought pieces of cloth could ever do, and for once, you felt like you were royalty. Link received an invitation to the Zora’s grand ball at the palace and was allowed one guest. Luckily being one of his best friends he asked you to come. However, you initially rejected the offer, feeling uncomfortable and worried about suffering from this illness every time you came to these wonderful aquatic lands, but that boy could be persuasive when he wanted to be.

Although you were opposed to the idea at first, you were quite happy you tagged along. It was like fairy-tales you were told as a child of grand ballrooms and dancing. Only...Their ball blew you out of the water, it had beaten your expectations and leaving you to take it in full of awe. Link was in a dressed in a proud, but stylish Hylian Knights’ garments, and the two of you picked at each for looking so posh.

After paying your respect to the King, Link pulled you to the dance floor and made fools out of yourselves. Laughter rang between you two as you swung around the dance floor, and took delight in feeling free of care. Link had twirled you away from him, your giggles continued as you spun, but came to a stop as someone took your hand and whirled you to leaned back into their forearm.

Prince Sidon glided across the dance floor with you in tow, each drift was as if it were ice skating. Each twirl so perfectly executed it could be mistaken for the whole dance being rehearsed. You were awestruck as he skillfully dipped you and flashed you a million watt smile. The ramming of your heart escalated, head filling with fog. Almost like the sensation as if you drank a couple of pints wriggled through your veins. He caught you off guard and, in your deliria, ran from the ballroom, face scarlet as a tomato and a cold sweat breaking on your brow.

So now, you were in the courtyard feeling like a fool. You honestly wanted to keep dancing, but the feelings flourishing throughout your body was too overwhelming. Staring at the tremors that plagued your hand, you soon clasp them underneath your chin and shakily exhaled. Large quaking shook you as you look to the side and rose your eyes to stare in the face of King Dorephan. He gave you a calm smile as he made his way over to stare at the statue of his late daughter. His hands met behind his back as he looked over the statue in silence, and in that moment you felt compelled to join his company. He briefly glanced at you before returning his gaze ahead of him.

“Mipha’s love for her people was strong...” His deep voice vibrated within your chest as the air mist with a hinge of sadness. You glanced at him wondering why he suddenly left the party and began speaking of his daughter, but he continued before another thought popped in your head. “Her love was strong for her people, and she grandly showed it. ...Her love for a Hylian was much more powerful and pure than the strength of the Goddess Hylia.” King Dorephan eyes glittered with unshed tears, his words laced with a sadness that would never be healed. “Some days, I would catch her curled up and claiming to be unwell. Other times, I found her staring over our land with a far off look.” He chuckled rumbled in the air. “She was so enraptured she forgot to complete her duties.” His forlorn smile caused an ache in your heart.

“Did she and the Hylian ever get together at least?” You spoke unsurely, and so quietly you worried he might have not heard you, but he turned, his knowing causing him to peer softly upon you. The look in his eyes grew more pained as he shook his head.

“Calamity Ganon took her chances away. Despite with such a heavy threat, she allowed her one sided love to flourish and was working her way to confess.” He released a deep sigh, his shoulders sinking, “If only she had more time, perhaps they could have loved and cared for each other deeply.” He large hand gently patted you on the head as he turned to give you another smile. “As it may be, if she had confessed earlier maybe my dear, Mipha, would not have been so love sick.”

His words lingered but a moment, yet they still weighed heavily and mournful. The crease in your forehead grew more prominent as seconds pass feeling unsure if you should console him, or just keep your mouth shut. However, as his eyes stared at the beautiful sculpture in front of him you couldn’t help but place a hand on top of his, “I am sure that the Hylian would have treasured her as if she was their universe.”

King Dorephan peered down and let your words wrap around him like a blanket. His hand came up and rested atop your head and gave a heartfelt smile, “May I asked, [Name], why you left?”

Nervousness began to boil in the pit of your stomach recalling the overwhelming feelings. Your eyes shifted not sure what to stare at, or appoint your attention to while your tongue felt suddenly too swollen to speak. You fiddled with some loose fabric on your garment, “I-I am not sure. I suddenly felt ill and required some fresh air.”

He hummed, “What are you feeling, young one?”

It took you by mild surprise he was inquiring about your well being, and while you have made many visits here and spent a lot of time with the royal family, you still felt like an outsider. It warmed and touched you deeply to know he cared, “I...I am not sure, actually? I feel feverish without a fever… I sweat even though I am fine… Heh, but it doesn’t always last long.”

He had long since removed his hand from your head and opted to let it rest around your shoulder. His large height made it slightly awkward while he gently pushed you with him to to walk around the statue. “Sounds serious.” His tone was light and playful, “Do you know what may be causing it?”

It was like a light bulb popping finally seeing where this was going. The talked of his late daughter, the love she held so dearly for another, and your ‘sickness’. You shook you head in disbelief and look toward his face, “Wait...if you’re implying what I think you are… But..I-.. I’m not in love!” Your words echoed loudly making you shrink into your neck a little embarrassed. You hadn’t mean to shout, but he laughed good heartedly anyways.

“Then tell me, little one, when your bouts of ‘sickness’ came up what do you think was the cause?”

You looked forward fiddling your thumbs recalling the earlier events. You tried opening your mouth to speak, but words were lost on you as you remembered. “I was dancing with Link and then P-Prince Sidon cut in.” You left out a harsh chortle that even the King knew it was fake, “Well, I think I got dizzy from all that spinning around.”

King Dorephan gave you a long look before closing his eyes and gave you a gentle shove forward. You let out a small yelp trying to get your bearings, and once you did, your gaze met with webbed feet and followed them up the person landing on piercing golden eyes of the Prince. Immediately, you felt a hot flashes and clammy hands. You sputtered trying to explain yourself, but it came out all jumbled. King Dorephan chuckled walking by patting you and then Sidon on the shoulder as he left.

Prince Sidon peered down at your face, scanning how flush you were and gave a loving smile. “So, [Name]....Do you love me?”

It felt like even your cells had frozen over as your mouth went agape. He caressed your cheek, letting a claw finger run over the jeweled plates they gifted you. He kneeled down trying to be eye level with you as much as he could. “Lynel caught your tongue?” He jest, but it still wouldn’t shake you from your overloaded brain.

He leaned in close, his lips brushing your cheek, “Do you like your garment?” His fingers trailed the wondrous outfit causing your blood to boil from the soft touches.

Meekily, you found your voice, “I-I do.”

Sidon slowly smiled, his eyes heavy lidded as he kiss the back of your hands. He hummed, “I am glad. I spent quite a long time preparing it for you.”

At his words your heart soared and knew you were ascending to a higher plain. “You-you made this?” You weakly pointed at yourself, “For me? Prince Sidon, I don’t have anything for you in return.” He chuckled, standing at full height and taking your hand in his.

“I believe there is a way you can repay me.” His voice oozed like honey in your ears, “Perhaps allowing me the chance to court you would suffice. That is…” His eyes locked with yours, completely serious and full of so many emotions. “Only if you wish it so.” The blood pumping to and from your heart was deafening, but you heard his every word and hung onto it like a starved pup.

Even though you felt immensely tongue tied you whispered out, “I would definitely like us to try.” It delighted Sidon as he swooped you into his embrace laughing joyously.

From afar King Dorephan smiled at the two budding love birds. He spent years seeing his first child become love stricken and struggle with her unrequited love. At least with his second child there was hope for a love to blossom and bless his lands and everyone who were acquainted with them. For if there was anyone who he’d want for his son, it would be you.

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