A short time later the head monk returned to check on us. We told him we were done, 

Stratski: As if they couldn't tell. I'm sure they could hear those tiger growls for miles around.

and he checked to see if we completed the requirements. Satisfied that we did meet the requirements, he told us the sexual bonding was complete. 

Helmholz: What... she's not going to tell us what the requirements were? 
Vance: Oh no, that's embarassing.
Stratski: But having sex in the open isn't?

We were led back into the Monastery and given robes to put on. He then informed us on the rules for a bonded couple. First we were told that a bond between a couple is sacred and special. It runs deeper then the vows they made. Since we were now a bonded couple, we had to understand that we were connected in this sacred way. Its a bond that can never be broken, even after death. We should treasure the bond we share. And to remember that it was fate that brought us together. 

Vance: Oh it's a -special- bond, and in this manner the Mary Sue has trapped her love interest fully and completely. Link, you poor bastard, there's no way out.

He called back his two servants and had them bring him something. When they returned, I was told to hold out my left hand. The two monks fastened a (5)bondage bracelet around my wrist. 

Stratski: A no. 5 bondage bracelet. Made in China.

The bracelet had a colored heart pattern. The chain that led from the bracelet ran up and in the middle was a smaller colored heart charm. The chain split in two at the top of the heart charm and attached at my ring and index fingers. The colors on each part of the bracelet matched. There was one small blue heart, two red hearts, and two more blue hearts. The smaller charm also had the same color pattern. Next the monks attached (6)bondage earrings on Link's long pointed ears. 

Vance: No. 6 Bondage Earrings. Use only as directed, not for use outside of Mary Sue fictions. See your doctor if side effects develop.
Helmholz: May cause wild mood swings, dizziness and an inability to retain true to character.

I noticed as they were putting them on that the earrings also had the same color pattern as my bracelet. One blue earring was attached at the top of his left ear. Two red earrings on the lobe of his left ear and two blue earrings on the lobe of his right ear. 
After the earrings were attached to Link's ears, we were told that as a rule of a bonded couple we were never to remove the jewelry. They were to symbolize that we were a bonded couple. Though the bracelet and earrings were put on so bare hands could not remove them. The head monk also explained that helps prevent adultery. When a couple completes the bonding ceremony, they must a hear to the rules. 

Stratski: I a hear to the rules, man! I a hear.
Vance: And just how does this prevent adultery anyway? I'm sure he can still hop in bed with another girl.
Helmholz: No no, SHE can, but not him. 

First. (7)The man is not allowed to be alone with a bonded or non-bonded female unless his mate is present. 

Helmholz: Yep, just as I thought. He's chained to her now. Better hope that he never has to meet with Zelda privately or something.
Vance: *gasp* Yeah, he might suddenly remember that he's horribly out of character!

Second. The woman is not allowed to be alone with a bonded or non bonded male unless her mate is present. Third. When visiting with other bonded couples, both mates on both sides must be present. Only exceptions. A bonded male can visit with another bonded or non bonded male(s) with out his mate present. A bonded female can visit with another bonded or non bonded female(s) without her mate present. A Bonded male or female can go out into public without their mates present. A bonded male or female can visit with family without their mates present. And a bonded male or female can visit with higher authority (such as the king) without their mates present. 
Violation of these rules my result in serious consequences. The head monk said violators were looked down on. Adultery was a serious offense. And anyone committing adultery could face serious charges.

Vance: What sort of charges?
Helmholz: They might make you drink each other's urine again.

And you may not know who is watching you. He said people from the Monastery visit Hyrule and other parts of the world. So you may never know when someone from the Monastery is watching you. They are taught how to tell bonded couples apart. 

Stratski: As if that lame jewelry wouldn't label you from a mile away.

Even thought there were a lot of rules to follow, I was glad to be bonded to Link. He meant everything to me, and having so many rules meant nothing. He was mine and I was his. 

Vance: He was mine and I was his and everything is perfect, perfect, perfect.

After the head monk finished explaining what we needed to know, we were told we could leave. He had our horses brought to the front and we were escorted to the front gate. We mounted the horses and headed for home. 
When we arrived back home Lilly and Navi were out front to greet us. Lilly came over to me after I dismounted. "How did it go?" Lilly asked. "That bracelet on your wrist sure is beautiful." Lilly smiled as she looked at the bracelet. "I loved it Lilly, I feel closer to Link now then I did before." 

Stratski: I think that was the entire point, you ninny.
Helmholz: Redundancy is definitely her only strong point.

"We now are a part of each other." I said as Lilly smiled at me and winked. "The bracelet is a symbol of our bonding." "It is to show that we are connected." I said as I smiled at her. Lilly flew around my head then flew over to my hand to look at the bracelet more closely. "What is with the color pattern. " "The same pattern appears on both charms." She said as she looked the bracelet over. "The colors represent that I am Link's mate and vise versa. "What did Link get?" Lilly asked. "He got earrings with the same color pattern as my bracelet." Then Lilly flew over to Link to see his earrings, and Navi came over to see me. She looked at my bracelet then smiled at me. She gave me a wink before we all went into the house. 

Vance: A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat.

Link and I went to go bathe together while Navi and Lilly ushered the horses to the stable. After we bathed each other and got dressed, we went down stairs to relax for the evening. We decided that since it was cool out, we were going to sit outside on the porch swing and enjoy the night together. Link and I sat down on the swing and I cuddled into his arms. Navi and Lilly floated by our heads. It was so peaceful out. The air fresh and clean. Sweet smells of past spring still lingered in the fall air. And the sounds of the crickets filled the night air. Their soft chirping lulled me to sleep in Link's arms.

Vance: And then... THE CRICKETS CAME AND ATE THEM!