Izzy: Long time, no see, y'all!

Roecliff: Hey!

Izzy: I know it's been a while...

Roecliff: T_T You mean a whole year?

Izzy: Anyway, here's a new chapter story called the Timeshift Stone. Now, I know you were expecting something after the whole story with Curse of the Deity Mask, but I'm still struggling with that storyline itself. On top of all that, I've been working on my novel that I've been trying to get done since I was fourteen years old.

Roecliff: *whispering* Yeah, and you wonder why it takes her so long to just write fanfics?

Izzy: Shush, Dragon Muse! I speak! So, I've been doing some other side projects to help pull away from the book (since I've done three drafts of it so far, I think this was a good idea). This is one of those projects and I can't take full credit for the idea behind it. Thus, I will have to disclaim not only that I don't own Zelda, but the fact that I don't own pretty much most of this story.

Roecliff: Whose idea was it?

Izzy: HenrytheWise. He and I were originally going to collab on this, but time and life kept us apart. However, he has given me permission to roll the story out on my own, but I told him that I would make sure that credit for the story goes to him as well. So, let the story begin!

Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda or most of this chapter.


The blue light faded.

Link found himself within the Temple of Time once again and before the Master Sword within its pedestal. He looked down at his body, seeing that he was a boy again in his own time. He glanced up to see his fairy friend, Navi floating around him.

Then, she flew toward the glass window above and disappear from his view.

"NAVI! WAIT! COME BACK!" Link declared. "WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!"

Why did she leave? Link wondered surprised. I thought she was my fairy. The Great Deku Tree gave her to me. Why? Why did she leave me?

The little boy shook himself awake.

I can't mope now! He thought determinedly. I have to warn Zelda about Ganondorf before it's too late!

He turned around and quickly left the secret room. He stopped when he saw the three Spiritual Stones. Remembering what Zelda had told him about sealing the Doors of Time, he grabbed the stones and stuck them into his pouch. The doors then began to close, sealing the Master Sword within. Once Link knew they were secure, he rushed out of the Temple of Time.

He ran through the marketplace, bumping into people along the way. Angry shouts were heard, but Link didn't care. There were more pressing matters than to deal with frustrated Hylian shoppers.

He got near the gates, but then he remembered that security guards were tight at the castle. Luckily for him, he knew a secret way in. He climbed up the vines and ran to the other side of the gate. He leaped down and then carefully got passed the guards on the grassy field. He made it to a rock wall and climbed it to get on the other side of the palace gates.

Then, Link cautiously slipped into the moat and swam to the right side of the castle. He climbed out and jumped onto the crates before him. He leaped to the other side where a water sewer drained fresh water from the court's gardens. He crawled into it.

Inside, he saw the guards at their usual posts.

Here we go again, Link grumbled.

He waited until each guard he came upon was not looking before he passed them. Finally, he made it to the entrance to the Royal Family Courtyard. With hope and desperation, he hurried in.

Right ahead of him, staring through a palace window, was Princess Zelda herself. Link remembered her adult form and how beautiful she was. Now, he sees her once again as a child as well.

The girl turned suddenly and looked back with a gasp. Her blue eyes fluttered in surprise.

"Who?" she began to speak.

"Who am I?" Link finished for her. "It's-"

"Link?!" she exclaimed.

"Wait! You remember me?" Link asked shocked.

"Yes," she nodded. "I remember...I remember what happened in the future."

"Then you know why I came here?" Link guessed.

"Not really," Zelda replied.

"I was coming to warn you about Ganondorf," Link informed. "If I pull out the Master Sword, the doors to the Sacred Realm will open."

"And Ganondorf can gain access to it because you had fallen into a deep sleep," Zelda finished.

"Wow, you do remember the future," Link stated.

"But none of that hasn't happened yet," Zelda reminded. "We still have the upper hand on Ganondorf. I still have the Ocarina of Time and you still have the Spiritual Stones. As long as Ganondorf doesn't find out that we have them, we still have a chance."

"You're right," Link agreed. "But what do we do?"

"When Ganondorf is done talking to my father, we'll inform him of what's going on," Zelda directed.

"What?" Link jumped. "The king? I thought your father didn't believe in your prophetic dreams. Why would he listen to us now?"

"We have to try, Link!" Zelda pleaded. "We can't give up on Hyrule now!"

Link squirmed a bit. He wasn't certain the king would listen to a kid...especially one that has a habit of sneaking into the castle without anyone noticing. He didn't feel comfortable about it.

Zelda looked back through the window.

"Ganondorf's gone," Zelda informed the little boy. "Let's hurry inside."

Link followed Zelda through a door on the other side of the court. They entered into a wide hall. Link had never been inside the castle before. It was huge and full of beauty. He then remembered how Ganon turned this beautiful palace into a dark, scary one with keese and stalfos. He shivered at the thought. He didn't want that to happen again.

Giant doors blocked their path along with two guards.

"I wish to see my father," the princess demanded.

The soldiers stared curiously at Link. Zelda, realizing this, stood even taller.

"He is with me," she informed them. "He's a friend."

The guards, even though they still seemed wary, stood aside and opened the doors for the little princess. Link followed her into the throne room where he spotted the king pacing back and forth.

"Father!" Zelda greeted happily.

The king stopped and looked upon her lovingly.

"My dear princess," he smiled as he held out his arms.

Zelda ran toward him with her arms out and embraced him.

"Father," she began, "I have someone you should meet. This is Link."

She pointed back at the little boy. Link shifted nervously and waved.

"Hi…" he spoke softly.

"I don't remember him being invited to the palace," the king told Zelda.

"He's my friend," Zelda informed. "Father, we have something very important to tell you."

The king straightened up and stared sternly.

"What is it?" he asked incredulously.

"Link and I believe Ganondorf is after the Triforce," Zelda began. "It's just like what happened in my dream! He's trying to get the Ocarina of Time a-"

"Zelda, what did I tell you?" the king declared. "Those dreams are just dreams. They're not real. Besides, all Ganondorf wants is peace."

"But Link believes me!" Zelda implored as she turned back to the little hero. "Don't you, Link?"

Link nervously nodded. He, after all, was in the future himself. He saw what happened, but will it be enough to convince the King of Hyrule what Ganondorf's true plan was?

"This Link is nothing but a child!" the king informed. "And a commoner, for that matter. He's been putting ideas in your head."

"No, father!" Zelda defended. "Link has been helping me-"

"Enough!" the king declared. "This is a time of peace, Zelda. No need to stir up controversy. Do not come to me again with your stories. I'm done hearing them."

The king then looked at Link.

"And as for you," the king sternly spoke, "you have no more business here at the castle. Impa! Show this young man out! And make sure he doesn't come back or there will be severe punishment!"

Link looked back and saw a familiar face: a Sheikah with white hair and an outfit of purple and silver. She approached Link and picked him up by his tunic.

"Father, no!" Zelda jumped in. "Please!"

Impa turned around and carried Link away.

"Link!" Zelda called out. "Don't worry! Just do what you have to do to stop him!"

Like what? he thought as he squirmed in the Sheikah's grasp.

They walked out to the field and headed down to the main gates of the castle toward the Marketplace.

"Impa! Don't you remember me?" Link tried to persuade. "I saved you from Bongo-Bongo back in the graveyard of Kakariko Village! You taught me Zelda's Lullaby and-"

"Shh!" Impa hushed. "I know."

"HUH?!" Link said in surprise.

At the gate, Impa dropped him.

"I remember what happened," Impa informed the boy. "I know I'm the Sage of Shadows and I know why you came to the castle."

"You do?" Link questioned.

"Yes, but you won't be able to convince the king of anything unless you have solid proof," Impa said. "Ganondorf would have made plans back at Gerudo Fortress. If you go there, you might be able to find some evidence."

Gerudo Fortress? Link groaned. He remembered the harsh deserted place along with its ruthless females. He certainly didn't want to go back there.

"Stay safe, little hero," Impa saluted. "It's now more dangerous than you ever imagined."

With that, Impa threw something on the ground. A bright flash blinded Link for a moment, then, when his eyes came to, Impa was gone.

I hate it when they do that! Link grumbled while rubbing his eyes. And more dangerous? I've seen worse.

Link walked out of the gates and headed to town, passing through it, and walked out to Hyrule field. He sighed sadly.

I wish Navi was here, Link pondered. She would know what to do. Where did she go?

Link was thinking so deeply, he wasn't looking when he ran into a wall.

"OW!" he exclaimed. He glanced up and saw a familiar sign.

Lon Lon Ranch, Link thought hopefully. Maybe I can stay there for the night before I go to Gerudo Fortress.


Izzy: So much happening in one little chapter!

Roecliff: So, when's the next chapter?

Izzy: Good question.

Roecliff: *growling*

Izzy: KIDDING! Don't worry! I got it all typed out on my drive! It's all good! It'll be out soon enough. By the way, this is a very short chapter series, so you'll expect this story to be over quicker than what you had been accustomed to with my previous story. OH! And dear readers, don't forget to review!