Sequel: A King and A Girl

A Hidden Kindness

Bang Bang (I hit the ground)

1807 words

(Sunday)


Rabia woke late the next morning. She was still in the dress she had worn the night before, minus her shoes. She groaned to herself as the sunlight made head throb even more and buried her head underneath her pillow. She didn’t remember drinking the night before, but she felt hungover. After a few more minutes, she slowly got out of bed to get ready for the day. She spotted the letter she had written on her desk and folded it up, then stowed it in a box under her bed.

She showered, dressed, and adorned herself with the rose ring and the hair comb. She was about to leave her bedroom when the necklace caught her eye. She put that on, too, then exited the room. She poked her head into the kitchen and, upon finding it empty, snuck in to make herself breakfast. She had sat down with a bowl of oatmeal and raspberries when the doorbell rang.

“Kaikoura, hi!” Petra said. “Come on in. I think Rabia’s in the kitchen.” Her voice grew louder as she approached and poked her head inside. “Yeah, she’s in here.”

“Thanks, Mrs. Henderson,” Kaikoura smiled and sat down at the island next to Rabia.

“Hey Kaik,” Rabia hummed around a mouthful of oatmeal. “What’s up?”

“Nothing, I just got bored. Are you doing anything today?” she asked. Rabia shrugged.

“I mean, I’m still grounded, so unless I hang out with like, you or Zelda, then no.”

“Oh, great. Well, not great that you’re still grounded but like, great that you’re not doing anything. Because I thought we could hang, if you want to,” Kaikoura said. Petra handed each of them a cup of tea and sat down with them.

“I think that’s a great idea. Rabia needs to get out of the house - she’s going to become a hermit,” Petra said.

You’re the one who grounded me,” Rabia said, raising an eyebrow at her. Petra scowled.

“Don’t give me attitude, young lady! Just… go to Kaikoura’s house.”

“Gladly,” Rabia muttered. She took care of her dishes and Kaikoura’s cup.

“Actually, we’re going to Sheik’s house in Kakariko Village,” Kaikoura said to Petra.

“Of course, dear. I’ll see you later,” she patted Kaikoura’s head and left the room. Rabia rolled her eyes and followed Kaikoura outside. They both got their horses and headed toward Kakariko Village in a comfortable silence. They got to Sheik’s house and let the horses out in the yard. Sheik was meditating, so they waved to him in greeting before heading inside.

“So why Sheik’s house and not yours?” Rabia asked once they were inside.

“Dad was driving me crazy, and it looked like you could use a break from Castle Town,” she said. They both looked around when the back door opened and Sheik stepped into the dining room.

“Yeah, I definitely can,” Rabia agreed. Sheik stepped into the room carefully balancing three tea cups in his hands. He offered one to Rabia and Kaikoura, then settled down across from them with his own. “Thanks, Sheik.” Kaikoura sighed.

“Okay, the real reason I brought you here is because I wanted to make sure you were okay after that date with Finn,” she blurted out.

“I’m fine,” Rabia said.

“Rabia, you’re wearing, like, ten pounds of makeup right now,” Kaikoura frowned. “You don’t have to lie. You’re bad at lying anyway.”

“It’s just a few bruises - I don’t even remembered how they happened,” Rabia answered.

“I’m going to kill him,” Kaikoura said angrily and jumped from her seat. Sheik set a hand on her shoulder. Kaikoura closed her eyes and took some deep breaths.

“He’s hurt you before?” Sheik asked, turning to Rabia. She looked down at the floor and nodded.

“Yes. It’s… it’s why I left him in the first place,” she muttered, tracing her fingers around the edge of the tea cup. Sheik let out a slow breath.

“You should ice the bruises. It’ll bring down the swelling,” he said. He left the room before she could reply.

“Goddesses, Rabia, you have to stop seeing him! He’s already started this shit again and it was just one date,” Kaikoura said. “I can’t watch him do this again.”

“It’s just a few bruises, Kaikoura. I’ve hurt myself worse walking down the street,” Rabia sighed. “Besides, I’m not going to see him again. That was the last time.”

“Yeah, well, you’ve said that several times before and none of those were the last either,” she scowled. Sheik came back in a minute later with a bag of ice, wrapped up in a towel.

“May I see?” he asked.

“Sheik, I can ice it myself,” Rabia said. He raised an eyebrow. She huffed and rolled her eyes, but rolled up her sleeve so he could see the dark purple-black bruise on her upper arm. Kaikoura swore loudly. Sheik sat down beside her and carefully iced the bruise.

“How are you even moving that?” he asked.

“Carefully,” Rabia answered. “It looks worse than it is,” she shrugged and took the ice.

“I’m going to kill Finn. I’m going to rip off his dick, shove it down his throat, and then stab him. Multiple times,” Kaikoura said. “I’m not watching him do this again,” she repeated.

“I told you, I’m not going back. It was a one time thing - he promised he’d stop asking.”

“Yeah, and he always keeps his promises,” Kaikoura said.

“Did you just bring me here to yell at me? Because if I wanted to be yelled at I could’ve just stayed at home!” Rabia snapped.

“You’re the only one yelling,” Kaikoura answered.

“....You’re right. I’m sorry,” Rabia conceded with a sigh. Kaikoura sat down next to her and pulled her into a hug.

“You must be really bummed if you’re saying someone else is right for a change,” she said. Rabia chuckled and hugged Kaikoura tight.

“You promise you won’t see him again?” Kaikoura asked.

“I promise, Kaik.”

~ VAATISPURPLEBUTTVAATISPURPLEBUTTVAATISPURPLEBUTT ~


Rabia came back to herself with a scream as her arm snapped. She held it to her chest and looked up at Finn, who loomed over her angrily. She appeared to be in a theater, though it wasn’t one she recognized. The last thing she remembered was Kaikoura and Sheik dropping her off in Castle Town.

“I thought I told you to be quiet!” he snapped.

“I-I… what?” Rabia gasped. “I think you broke my arm.”

“Good! Maybe now you’ll be quiet! I told you to stop with the flute!” Finn growled and shoved her back. She looked up at him, confused.

“I-I… I think I should g-go,” she stuttered.

“Yeah, maybe you should,” he snarled. “You’re getting on my nerves.” Rabia slid past him, still cradling her arm close and made her way outside. Duke was hitched up outside, so she grabbed his reins and lead him away as quick as she could.

“Come on, Duke. I have to get my arm fixed…” she said. Duke nudged the front gate open with his nose and they stepped out onto the street. “Oh, we’re still in Castle Town?” she let out a breath of relief and lead him along to Frank’s house. He was the closest person she could get to that her dad trusted, and if she went home her dad would just freak out. She clumsily patted Duke’s face with her left hand after dropping his reins. “Stay here - I can’t tie you one handed.” She kissed his nose, then walked up to the front door and knocked. She didn’t wait long before the door was pulled open.

“...Rabia? What are you doing here?” Gunner said.

“Oh, I’m so glad you’re home,” Rabia breathed. “I need a favor. Are you busy?” she asked.

“No,” Gunner said. “What do you need?”

“Um… a ride,” she said. “I-I slipped on some ice and I think I broke my arm.”

“Shit, seriously? Okay, let’s go,” Gunner said. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and led her back to her horse. He boosted her up and mounted behind her. He urged Duke into a gentle trot and tried to guide him around as many dips in the road as possible.

~ VAATISPURPLEBUTTVAATISPURPLEBUTTVAATISPURPLEBUTT ~

When Gunner dropped her off back at home, her right arm was secured in a cast. The house was dark. Her parents still weren’t home from their date and her little brothers were already in bed. She walked in quietly, hoping not to wake anyone up. Rob stepped into the foyer when he heard the door open and let out a breath of relief.

“Oh, Rabia, thank the goddesses your home. What happened? You texted me you were on your way home hours ago,” he said and pulled her into a hug.

“Sorry, Rob,” she said, her voice muffled in his shirt. “I slipped on ice on the way home and had to get a ride to the hospital. I broke my fucking arm,” she grumbled. “Gunner brought me home.” Rob stepped back and looked at her, taking in the splint.

“Damn, okay. Text me next time, though. I was really worried,” he said. “Do you need anything? I can ask Dad to stop on the way home to grab some pain medicine or something,” he said. Rabia shook her head.

“No, they numbed it before the set it - it doesn’t really hurt right now. I’m just going to go to bed,” she stifled a yawn. “I guess you could ask them to pick up Duke from Frank’s house if they pass by, though. Night,” she waved to him before heading upstairs. She locked her bedroom door behind her and snagged a piece of paper before settling in to write a letter.

Dear Ganondorf,

I hope to the goddesses you can even read this - I’m writing lefty because Finn I broke my arm today. I used to be lefty when I was little so maybe it’ll work out okay. I’m just writing to tell you that I still miss you and that I love you very much. My parents aren’t being as overbearing as they were so maybe I can sneak away for a while to visit you. I’m going to hope so anyway. I really want to see you - I feel like part of me is missing.

Those blackouts I keep having are getting worse, too. I was hanging out at Sheik’s house today with him and Kaikoura and I remember being there and hanging out and heading back to Castle Town, but after entering Castle Town everything is blank. At least until Finn broke my I broke my arm leaving Finn’s house. I don’t remember going there at all. I barely remember seeing him at all. I don’t know how that happened, but it’s just getting worse and it’s scaring me.

I miss you.
I love you,
Rabia
♠ ♠ ♠
OCs:
Rabia (main character/Ganondorf's bae), Petra (Rabia's step-mother), Kaikoura (Rabia's BFF/Sheik's bae), Finn (Rabia's ex/antagonist), Gunner (Rabia's first love/ex/her dad's BFF's oldest son),