Artemis: Stupid Cox Internet! . It's been screwing up all week, I have barely been able to get one. P Sorry about the delay, people. Here's Chapter Six.

Quick just-so-ya-knows: Link/Shiek - This is a developing relationship. So if you're wondering why there isn't a lot of smoochy stuff, its because I wanted things to develop for once in one of my stories. lol

Shiek...Zelda... - To the girl/guy who asked me when Shiek will turn into Zelda...um...I kinda hate to break it to you. But Shiek isn't Zelda in this story. He will not be turning into her. He is his own person. Will be explained later, if I feel like it. And if you haven't realized yet, this story is shounen ai which is boy/boy love or gayness. I hope this doesn't upset you. Pwease don't flame me. 99

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Chapter Six: Lovestruck Mila

Uh oh... Beedle said one evening, three days after they had set off from Outset Island.

Link looked up from where he was kneeling next to a rather pale looking Shiek and frowned towards Beedle, That didn't sound to happy.

Beedle scrunched up his telescope and re-entered the hut, placing the telescope in a chest and pulling out a helmet. This he put on his head before sitting down and tying himself to one of the poles with some rope. Link's frown deepened.

Beedle offered as an explaination.

A storm!? Great, perfect timing, Link sulked and looked back at his sick, unconscious friend, Shiek's not well and there just happens to be a storm. I swear... How long till the storm hits us?

Suddenly the boat lurched to the side as a great wind gushed against it, tossing all objects inside that weren't anchored down against the fare left wall of the hut. Link screamed as he flew across the small room and smacked into the wall mentioned earlier. Shiek rolled on the floor and came to a rest against some boxes. Beedle did not fly anywhere, for he had smartly secured himself.

About now.

The boat lurched again and everything was thrown towards the opposite wall. Link gasped as the wind was knocked out of him, and he laid there on the floor regaining his ability to breath as the boat tipped to and fro. He could here the angry wind outside tearing at their small boat and a fear built up inside of him. The boat wasn't gonna hold!! Then Link noticed that he couldn't see Shiek anymore. With a sudden return of air and burst of strength, Link shoved himself to his feet and nearly fell over again as the boat tipped once more against the angry winds. He grabbed a hold of a pole and held tight, looking around frantically for his companion.

A wind blew Link's hat nearly off his head and he grabbed on to it with one free hand. Then Link saw the opening where the wind had torn the hut's flap open. It was whipping around in the wind and things were falling through the opening into the chaotic waters below. A sinking feeling came over him and he felt suddenly frantic. He looked around, but the only person in the hut with him was Beedle.

Link closed his eyes and took in a deep breathe, letting go of the pole and throwing himself out through the opening into the water.



He felt very hot and thirsty. Very, very thirsty. But Shiek was aware that his body wasn't sweating despite how hot he felt, and that when he tried to swallow nothing but dry air fell upon his parched tongue. He tried to open his eyes, but the effort was to tiring and he didn't bother to try a second time. To much of a waste of energy. He would much rather sleep and worry about opening his eyes later.

Suddenly someone...or maybe something...parted his lips and Shiek felt something cool and wet in his mouth. Although he never would have drank anything given to him by someone he did not know or could not see, he was to tired and thirsty to worry about being poisoned. He drank the blessed liquid thankfully and smiled when he was done drinking. He felt a lot better now and his strength was suddenly returning. His mind also cleared a little and he recognized the distinct berry-like flavor of a red potion.

Finally the potion finished its purpose and Shiek was able to open his eyes and look upon the face of his savior. He blinked in surprise and heard himself cry out in shock. The lady who had been leaning over watching Shiek intently screamed as well and threw herself backwards. She yelped as her actions caused her to loose her balance and she tumbled backwards off the bed. Shiek sat looking outwardly calm, though inside his heart was beating a mile a minute. He had half expected to see Link's grinning face, not this young lady.

Said lady sat up with a grown and rubbed her head where she had collided with the floor, Owy, did you have to do that?

Shiek blushed slightly and stared down at his hands in shame, I am deeply sorry. I'm afraid you shocked me a little.

The girl stared at him for a moment, then pushed back some of her blonde hair and stood with a smile, That's all right. You know, you're real lucky to be alive. I found you nearly drowned and suffering from a bad case of dehydration on the shore three days ago.

Three days...have I slept that long? Shiek stared out the shabby window of the small bedroom, then returned his gaze to the young lady, I see. Thank you for saving me Miss...um...

The girl said and giggled, You can just call me Mila. Miss sounds so old!

Shiek smiled, despite a sudden uncomfortable sensation nudging at the back of his mind, Of course, Mila. Tell me, where am I?

Mila got closer, making Shiek feel even more uncomfortable, You're in my father's house, in Windfall Island. We used to be rich, you know? But things got bad and now we live in this shabby, old hut. It's not much, but it is a home.

Oh...I see, Shiek grumbled and scooched away, feeling rather self-conscious at the moment. He had the slight impression that this Mila girl was coming on to him, and the thought was rather not tempting. Not that she wasn't pretty, he just didn't want to deal with a woman's affections right about now. He had to find some way to get out of there quickly...

Again, thank you. But I must be going...is there anything I can do to repay you for this deed?

Shiek regretted those words instantly as Mila's sweet smile widened into a rather scary one, I'm so glad you've offered!! I'd be more then happy to marry you.

Shiek choked out, shooting to his feet quicker then a Boko Baba can shoot from its bud.

Oh, I'm so happy we're getting married! Mila happily cooed and clasped her hands together, smiling dreamingly, I knew from the moment I pulled you out of the water that we were meant to be. Now don't you strain yourself, hunny. Leave all the arrangements to me!

W-Wait a second! I never said- Shiek started to protested but was cut off as Mila skipped out of the room happily and shut, locked, and bolted the door behind her. Shiek let the hand he had raised drop and ran to the window, thrusting the curtains aside...only to find the windows barred.
In the name of all the goddesses! Of all the people to rescue me, why did it have to be the bloody reincarnation of Princess Ruto!

Shiek stumbled back and sat down on the bed with a look of pure misery. He was trapped, and with the Harp of Songs out of order he couldn't even teleport himelf out. He was doomed...doomed...doomed...

LINK, HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!