Here's the start of the sequel to Twilit Shadow. This story takes place after with the children of the heroes Link and Makura with a few others. OC's... OC's everywhere! I wasn't sure whether to put this as a cross over or not, since it's two games from the same series. Well... three if you count Twilight Princess as the main setting. Here's Majora's mask with a Four Swords flavor. And I only borrowed one name from another game because I needed a different character! Line breaks symbolize scene change, extra spacing between paragraphs time passing or different view point.

As you should know by now, I don't own Legend of Zelda.

Midna stood on the balcony. Her gaze was unfocused and she shivered as a chill wind blew. Makura stepped up behind and wrapped his arms around her. She was startled out of her reverie.

Makura whispered, "You've been restless and uneasy. Tell me what's wrong."

Midna turned her face to the moon and leaned into him. "I feel foolish, for I thought I felt an unbalance these past weeks. Yet, whenever I get close to a source, it slips away."

Makura frowned. "So it's not just me, then. I was beginning to go mad with paranoia. Have you told anyone of your disquiet?"

Midna looked back to see his worry. "Just the doctor, he told me it was my mothering instinct going overboard and gave me something to help me sleep. Should we alert the Council?"

Makura shook his head. "I think we need to look into the matter more before raising a panic. Can you find an excuse for us to leave for a few days?"

Midna nodded and asked, "Where are we going?"

"It's time to pay my brother a visit."

Two days later, Makura rode Eleni while Midna rode the filly Edeline, Eleni's black foal. Their daughter, Maertisa rode in front of her mother. They traveled through the Lost Woods to Ordon Village.

He was glad to see the bridge he had helped build was reinforced in the time he had been gone. As they left the sacred grove and crossed the bridge, Makura sighed wearily.

Midna said, "I don't know why you worry. Their messages have been ordinary and it's only been a little over a year since we were last here."

Maertisa moaned as she slept against her mother's chest. Her parents shared a smile before continuing through the morning mist. As they passed Faron Spring, Midna whispered, "It's strange how little has changed in ten years."

"I find it comforting when so much has changed. It makes me feel young again."

Midna discreetly observed her husband. He rode as he always had, proud and unshakable. His white hair hadn't changed back to orange, but she loved it all the more. A trim goatee and mustache adorned his chin. Laugh lines around his eyes were the only sign that time had passed since Zant's reign. Yet, he was just as handsome as the day she married him.

Makura looked over his shoulder and caught her glance. He smiled and reached for her hand, placing a light kiss across her knuckles. Midna blushed and lowered her gaze, earning a low laugh from Makura.

Midna scolded, "You forget we're here on business."

"I find it most beneficial to mix business with pleasure."

Midna giggled as they crossed the bridge by Ordon Spring. The water bubbled and splashed as they passed. Makura saw the Light Spirit, Ordona, raise a hand in greeting. He nodded in acknowledgement and smiled. In the clearing beyond, music was playing. A blonde boy sat against a tree playing an ocarina.

Makura dismounted and asked, "Did your father give that to you, Kaden?"

The boy looked up and beamed before running over and wrapping his arms around Makura. Midna laughed, waking Maertisa. The girl asked, "Are we there yet, mama?"

Midna hugged her and said, "Yes, dear, only a bit farther."

Maertisa yawned and stretched. Kaden stepped back and asked, "How long are you staying?"

Makura wrapped an arm around Kaden's shoulders and answered, "A few weeks, maybe. It all depends on what your mother will allow."

Makura added a mischievous smile and Kaden grinned. The five of them continued to the tree house Link now shared with his wife and two children. Epona grazed freely with her foals and whinnied a greeting. Eleni called a response and trotted over to the red mare.

Maertisa laughed as Edeline followed and reared playfully. Midna dismounted quickly and pulled her child down so the horses could reunite. Epona bucked and kicked, nipping at Eleni's withers. Eleni neighed and turned tail, running into the forest with Epona and the others quick on her heels.

Makura asked, "Where are your parents, Kaden?"

The door of the house opened and a man identical to Makura only lacking the facial hair stepped out. Kaden smiled up at the blonde man who was obviously his father. "Dad, look who's come to visit!"

Link smiled and said, "Hello, brother. You might have sent word that you were coming. I'm afraid you've caught me by surprise."

Makura raised an eyebrow and taunted, "Since when?"

Link's smile faltered for an instant and Makura knew he knew why they were here. Then Midna asked, "Where are Ilia and Jae?"

Link climbed down and answered, "They're both with Fado. He's needed Ilia's help with a sick goat."

Midna nodded and said, "I'll go to their aid. I'm adept at healing magic." To Maertisa she asked, "Do you want to stay here or go to the ranch?"

"I'll stay here with daddy."

Makura hugged Midna and whispered, "Hurry back. I want to take advantage of our time away from court."

Midna gave a knowing smirk and replied, "I won't be long, my love."

She sauntered away and Link put an arm around Makura's shoulders. "You sure know how to pick 'em."

Kaden grabbed Maertisa's hand and said, "Let's go to the spring. Father is busy and keeps me out while he works."

Link and Makura watched their children run off before climbing the ladder and entering the house. Makura looked around and said, "You've been busy. It's much larger than when I was here last."

Link walked to a workbench where leather was being fashioned into a saddle. Makura asked, "Is Ilia pregnant?"

Link shook his head and laughed. He said, "Not yet, though we both would like another child. This is just in case."

Makura stepped beside Link and asked, "So what are we working on?"

Link answered, "Epona's twins are old enough to be trained. I plan to give Kaden and Jae the saddles as a gift for their foals. What about you? Why have you left the castle for a visit?"

Makura leaned on his elbows and said, "You know. Something is wrong, but you don't know what. I need to speak to the Goddesses and Midna wishes to see Zelda. I was hoping you would join us."

Link frowned as he worked. "What you say is true. I've felt an unnatural force deep in the forest, but it's farther than Ordona can see. I think we should look into this. It's up to us to protect the kingdom."

Makura said, "Thank you. Now, how can I help?"

Link smirked and asked, "Do you still use magic to help your blacksmith and farrier?"

Makura grinned and set to work.

Kaden and Maertisa played in the water while Ordona watched from the waterfall. Maertisa used magic to throw an orb of water at Kaden. He sputtered and wiped his hair back. "No fair, Tisa!"

She laughed. "Come and get me, Kaden."

Ordona chuckled, her laugh lighthearted. The horses trotted back into the spring and broke the children apart. Ordona stood and said, "You are going to need to look the best where your masters are taking you."

The spirit placed a hand on the mares and asked, "Will you help me wash Epona and Eleni, Maertisa?"

The young princess nodded enthusiastically and they started cleaning the horses while Kaden played the song of the Sacred Grove on his ocarina.

Midna finished her spell and stood. Ilia smiled and said, "Thanks. We've been fighting with this for about a week. I can easily handle it now. Could you take Jae back to the house while I finish here?"

Fado said from where he stood, "You've been helping me this whole time. I can watch for the signs. Go home and see your family."

Ilia nodded in thanks and stood, taking her daughter's hand. The three of them started back to the house. Jae reached and grabbed Midna's hand. Her smile was that of a child raised during times of peace.

Midna smiled, hiding her pain at the thought that Jae might lose that innocence. She prayed that her intuition was wrong just this one time. Ilia interrupted her thoughts.

"We'll have to celebrate your visit. Everyone will want to see you."

Midna noticed her subtlety and said, "Makura would enjoy the Tavern's company."

Ilia raised an eyebrow. "We might as well invite all of Hyrule."

Midna smirked sardonically, "Yeah, we should."

Ilia hid her thoughts with a cheery smile and Midna knew she understood. When they started up the hill to the house, Ilia asked, "When will we celebrate?"

Midna answered, "In a few days. The men need to prepare."

Jae asked, "What are you talking about?"

Ilia met Midna's eyes before saying, "We're going to take a trip to Castle Town. You'll get to play with your friend, Sheik."

Jae beamed and ran ahead to tell her brother.

The next morning, Link and Makura rode through the forest to Kokiri Village. The skull child used his magic and led them deep into the Lost Woods. They emerged into a clearing and were greeted by fairies.

The skull child smiled and turned to leave saying, "You should visit more often. Thanks for playing with me!"

As he disappeared, Farore walked forward to say, "Hello again, my children."

Both men dismounted and reached out to hug the Goddess. She smiled and said, "Come. My sisters and the Hero of Old wait with the Deku Tree."

Children emerged as they walked, but there was no time for games today. Farore said nothing of why they were there, only waving when the children did. When they entered the path to the tree, the Goddess of Courage spoke up. "The Kokiri don't know about what's happening. We intend to keep it that way."

Makura noticed her protective tone. If anyone could keep the kids safe, it was the Goddesses and their Hero. Yet, he felt like they were threatened by this new force. What could have spooked them so?

They entered the glade. Din leaned against the Deku Tree and Nayru lounged with the Warrior. Makura was amazed at how different he looked. His spirit had changed, taking on the likeness of when he was alive. His hair was parted down the middle and his facial features were sharp. His bearing told of the noble blood that coursed through his veins. Makura was proud he could count the Warrior as family.

Nayru jumped up and ran over. She hugged and kissed both of them. "How are you two? Just the other day I was telling Din how long it had been since you had been to see us."

Din examined her fingernails and said, "Hah! She never stops. But, Ru has a point. You should have come to us sooner."

Farore grabbed both of Link's hands and pulled him down, forcing him to sit with her. She said, "You know this world has paths to others. Hyrule and the Twilight aren't all we created."

Nayru settled beside them and added, "There is another world hidden in the forest. When we made it, we had a slight misjudgment."

The Warrior placed a hand on Makura's shoulder and nodded for her to continue. Farore and Nayru both looked at Din who scoffed and looked away. She crossed her arms and said, "We wanted a brother, alright!"

Farore said, "He was evil and we had no choice but to seal him away."

Nayru added, "For thousands of years the worlds were safe, but recently something has disturbed his sleep. Majora is waking up."

After the Deku Tree explained a few things, Link of the past walked the brothers to the Lost Woods. As they passed the store, the Warrior gripped Link's arm and said, "Be careful out there. I can protect the forest and even the rest of Hyrule, but that's no excuse to get lazy."

Makura smiled and said, "We understand."

The Warrior nodded and said, "Good, now you should leave. Your wives are anxious to know what you've learned."

The brothers nodded and jogged back to their horses.

The skull child wandered the forest. The other skull kids made fun of him, saying he wasn't scary enough. All he wanted was a friend. He didn't notice the change in the trees around him.

A noise startled him. He jumped behind a tree as a traveling salesman strode past. The skull child smiled as an idea crossed his mind.

Link and Makura returned to Ordon at sunset. The children ran over as the horses stopped. Makura picked up Jae while Link caught Maertisa, spinning her around and laughing.

Makura said, "You're all getting so big!"

Jae giggled. "I'm only seven!"

Kaden gloated, "I'm the oldest."

Makura settled Jae on his hip and asked, "Where's your mama, Jae-bird?"

Jae said, "Mama's inside cooking dinner with Midna."

Kaden said as he hung off his dad's arm, "Aunt Uli and Uncle Rusl were going to come by."

Link lifted Kaden off the ground and said, "The more the merrier!"

All of them went inside. After dinner, Ilia and Link pulled out the finished saddles and gave them to the kids, who then proceeded to go outside. The adults used the time to talk.

When Makura finished explaining what they had found out, Midna said, "So now we go to Zelda. She will know what's happening in Hyrule."

Link crossed his arms and sighed. Ilia looked over to where he stood and said, "Oh, so you have other plans!"

Makura put a hand on her arm and said, "Please, we're just going to look around the forest."

Midna said, "You take care of the woods, we'll go to Zelda. It should be fine. There's no need to worry, Ilia."

Uli volunteered, "If it makes you feel any better, Rusl can accompany you."

Rusl chuckled and said, "I'll ask Telma if the knights have news."

Link nodded in thanks and walked to the door. "Now I think it's time the kids went to bed. We have a long day tomorrow."

An hour later, Midna and Makura lay in the space Link had reserved for them. Midna curled into his side and whispered, "You really are cruel."

Makura wrapped an arm around her and brushed her hair back. "How do you figure that?"

Midna breathed deeply and sighed, "You promised me something and only gave us one night."

Makura chuckled and began to place light kisses across her neck. He said between pauses, "And here I thought only my desire was peaked. I guess I'll just have to use the whole night to satisfy my queen."

Midna giggled as he began kissing her intensely. She turned, giving him access to her chest. He lowered his mouth to the hollow of her shoulder. As he traveled, she ran her hands over him.

Her breath stuttered and he looked up at her with a grin. Midna's voice was husky as she begged, "Don't take too long. I have a few ideas of my own for my king."

Makura worked his tongue, making her groan in anticipation. The first didn't take him long, but he was far from over.

The next morning, Rusl had a wagon hooked to one of the horses. Ilia would drive while Rusl rode alongside. The children were all getting settled as their parents walked up. Link and Makura helped their wives onto the seat and stood back.

Rusl said, "We'll be back in a few days, a week tops."

When the wagon was out of sight, Link said, "Shall we?"

Makura's gaze turned serious. "Yes. The sooner we find Majora, the quicker we can deal with this."

After a quick visit with Telma, the party continued to the castle. Rusl vouched to stay behind. Zelda received them in one of the gardens. Her son, Sheik, ran forward to embrace his friends. Kaden tried to maintain his dignity by standing by his mother, but she abandoned him to greet Zelda. Kaden was then mobbed by the children. The girls giggled at the look of embarrassment on his face.

Midna stepped around the group on the ground and held her hands out to Zelda. The queens said their greetings before noticing the kids were still present. Midna made a shooing motion and said, "Go on. You don't have to stay here listening to us talk."

Maertisa grinned and grabbed Jae's hand. They ran off and Kaden called, "Tisa, Jae, wait for us!"

Zelda poured tea and waited to be sure the children were gone. After she took a sip, Zelda said, "You told me you had urgent news."

Midna set her cup down and began explaining what the Goddesses had told them. Their tea lay cold and forgotten by the time she finished.

Maertisa and Jae sat watching the boys spar. Sheik was only a year younger than Kaden, but despite having the best teachers in Hyrule he still couldn't beat the older boy. He was getting frustrated when Maertisa stood.

"Take a break. I'll show you how to beat him."

As she went to pick out a sword from the rack, Kaden said, "I won't go easy on you because you're a girl."

Maertisa grinned and said, "Good. I wasn't going to go easy on you 'cuz you're a boy."

As they started, Sheik leaned forward on his elbows. He sighed in discouragement. "Jae, I'm never going to beat Kaden."

Jae watched her brother for a moment as Maertisa circled him. "I don't think you need to. You know so much more than us. Being a fighter isn't everything."

"Yeah, but it helps."

Jae smiled and said, "You forget who our fathers are. Kaden's been training with daddy since he could hold a sword. I know Midna and Makura are teaching Tisa, too. Personally, I'm just happy with learning how to ride."

Sheik grinned. "Want to go to the stables?"

Jae nodded and Sheik grabbed her hand as they ran to see the horses. Maertisa watched them leave and lowered her sword. Kaden looked confused. "What's the matter, Tisa? Had enough?"

She went to put away the wooden sword and said, "No, I've got a better idea, but I can keep winning if you want."

Kaden asked, "So what now?"

Maertisa said, "Now we spy!"

She ran on silent feet and Kaden sprinted to keep up. When they caught up with Jae and Sheik, Maertisa ducked behind a hedge. Kaden lost sight of her and she grabbed his arm to pull him out of view.

Kaden fell clumsily and Maertisa whispered, "Could you be any louder?"

Kaden rubbed his leg and whispered back, "You could be a little gentler."

"Wimp."

"Jerk."

"Brat!"

"Princess!"

"Ahem." A guard raised an eyebrow as he passed. Kaden and Maertisa both burned with embarrassment before turning back to Jae and Sheik.

Kaden asked, "Why are we doing this again?"

Maertisa rolled her eyes and said, "You really are oblivious. Jae has a crush on Sheik."

"No way."

Maertisa moved a branch so he could see his sister giggling with the prince. A handler had a pony out in a corral for them. They sat on the fence petting the saggy animal.

Sheik smirked before jumping off the fence and onto the pony. He guided it in a circle and said, "Come on, Jae! He can carry both of us."

Jae waited until the pony was right next to her before climbing behind Sheik. As the pony started to move, she clung to the prince.

Sheik laughed and said, "Don't worry. I won't let you fall."

He trotted the pony around. Maertisa soon lost interest and lay down under the hedge. Kaden sprawled on his stomach beside her.

Maertisa asked, "What do you think our fathers are doing?"

"Probably some surprise they don't want us to see."

Link glanced around suspiciously. "I don't like this."

Makura drew his sword. "Then we agree. Stay close."

Ordona rode behind Link. "This is where I felt it."

They stopped and their horses sidestepped nervously. A strange laugh echoed around them. "Well this is interesting."

Makura ordered, "Show yourself!"

The laugh circled them. Ordona whispered, "The source isn't what it seems."

Link asked, "Is it Majora?"

Ordona answered, "No, but it's just as dark."

A flash spooked Eleni. She reared up, moving away from Epona. In the split second, a figure reached out and knocked Ordona off the horse. It struck Link and he slumped forward in the saddle.

"Link!" Makura shouted. Shadows danced around Epona and she rolled her eyes in fear. She tore off into the forest with Link barely on.

Ordona shouted and prepared to attack. The figure looked at her before turning dismissively. She yelled, "Don't you walk away from me!"

She lashed out and the creature turned back. A whip reached out for her. Makura caught it with his sword. He called, "Get out of here! Warn the others!"

Ordona became a goat and ran through the brush back to her spring. Makura grinned and challenged, "Show me what's under that mask!"

Shattering glass broke the silence. Midna looked over to see Ilia pale. "I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me. It feels like a chill stabbed through my core."

"Maybe you should-" Midna began. Then something grabbed her heart. She saw Makura in the forest. He was walking away. "I'm sorry, my love."

The vision faded and she felt the connection with her Keeper sever. Midna woke on the cobblestone with a hand on her chest. She felt hollow. She whispered, "He's gone."

Ilia said in denial, "No, Link can't be gone. We just saw him this morning!"

Midna sat up and met her fearful eyes. She said, "Then Link is lost as well."

Her hand was getting wet from the rain. Why was Zelda so hard to see? Zelda reached out and laid a hand on Midna's arm. She reached up and felt a wet trail along her cheek. Oh. So that was why.

Midna stood and took a hesitant step. She leaned against a statue when her legs trembled. "Please, Midna, don't exert yourself."

"Zelda, my husband and brother are both gone. Give me a moment to mourn."

"Forgive me. I was only thinking of your health." Zelda stood and left. As she entered the throne room, four people were waiting. Zelda hid her surprise. "I take it you already know then."

Ordona leaned into Faron and said through her tears, "We encountered an enemy. Link was taken first. Makura sacrificed himself to give me time to escape."

Eldin said, "Now if you'll excuse us, we have to comfort our grieving family."

Zelda nodded in understanding and sent a servant to find her son.

Lanayru found Maertisa and Kaden. They sat up quickly when they saw his expression. "Children, I'm so very sorry."

Ordona led over a shocked Jae by the shoulders. The girl whispered, "No, it isn't true. You're lying!"

Kaden ran to his sister and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jae's lip trembled and she turned into Ordona, unable to answer. Maertisa stood and demanded, "Tell us what has happened."

Eldin said with barely controlled emotion, "Your fathers are dead. I am sorry."

Kaden took a step back. Maertisa looked ready to collapse. Lanayru scooped her up and held her as she murmured, "I can't feel him. I can't find daddy!"

Eldin reached out to touch Kaden's shoulder, but the boy pulled away. He ran. The Spirits were lying! Mama would know the truth. Kaden stopped at the edge of the garden. He heard his mother say, "Link."

A man turned and hugged her. Kaden smiled in relief and ran saying, "Mom! Dad!"

They turned and Kaden felt like he hit a brick wall. The man wasn't his father. The Warrior jogged over and knelt by him.

Kaden tried to dodge the man's embrace. He tried to escape. The man held him and whispered, "Easy now, lad. It's okay, I've got you."

Kaden then knew and stopped struggling. His father was gone. Kaden clung to the man who held him, the only thing keeping him from running away and losing himself in despair. Eventually he became aware of Jae and Maertisa and the other Light Spirits. Midna stood and said, "We should go inside before it starts raining."

As she spoke, lightning struck and thunder sounded. Life would never be the same.