Zelda gave him a smile - sincere, if not a little sheepish. "I must admit that it is unusual to know that others know our story," she confessed, "But knowing that we succeed is indeed a relief."

But on to business. "I can indeed vouch for Sheik's words," she said gently, "He has not taken control - indeed, I am the stronger of the two of us." Clasping Marco's hand, she gave him a reassuring smile. "Without him, I would not have survived the past seven years."