*Note: This story features Twilight Princess Link, though some locations and characters may be from Ocarina of Time. Also, Ed is both the 2003/2009 anime version so he may relate some events to pieces of either anime. Also, there are pairings later on in the story. There are no yaoi pairings however, so you'll have to wait and see what happens. :)

CHAPTER ONE:

Link roamed about his forgotten basement, opening the large keepsake box, and setting his lantern on the floor. Memories poured into his head, and he smiled as he dug through his old things.

A sudden glare from the mirror in the corner blinded him momentarily. When the brightness in the mirror had died down, Link turned his attention to it. He crawled over the rough dirt floor towards the glowing mirror, before peering into it.

The mirror dimmed again, and left Link with a curious sight. Had he always worn his hair in a braid? His eyes grew wider, as he took in the whole scene that was unfolding before him. The mirror was showing a brightly lit room - Quite unlike his basement - that consisted of a white basin, large, grey, hollow boxes, and what seemed like his reflection. Was this his future? Ridiculous, Link thought to himself, this could only be the darkness playing tricks on him.

To further Link's confusion and shock, his reflection looked up at him, not with the deep blue eyes he had been born with, but instead was greeted by intense amber ones, inches from his own.

Link crawled slowly backwards as he began to understand what was unfolding before his very eyes. His reflection began to ripple, and became distorted, almost as though he was looking through water, as opposed to a mirror.

A gloved hand broke through, and Link's breath hitched. What in Hyrule was going on?

A garbled cry came from the mirror, altered by the wavering glass. "Help!" It came again, "Someone help me!"

Link scrambled to help the figure, grasping the hand and pulling with all his might. Almost instantly, a blond haired youth, clothed in a black jacket, shirt and trousers was sitting in front of him, panting.

Link studied the teen, curiously tilting his head to the side.

He looked up and fixed Link with his golden eyes. "Where am I? Who are you?" He scowled before continuing, "And would you stop looking at me like that?"

Link returned his scowl and mouthed, "You're in Hyrule. I'm Link."

The teenager cocked an eyebrow, "I'm Edward Elric. So are you a mute or something?"

Link rolled his eyes, but nodded. This guy really didn't waste time.

Edward chuckled lightly, "It's alright, I know a few people who are much worse off than you." His thoughts instantly turned to the image of the happy, young woman he had met nearly three years ago in Liore. He clenched his jaw shut. Those soldiers were horrible people to do such a thing to Rose... "So, uh... can you explain what just happened? I mean, I was just about to go see the..." He trailed off and gave him a slightly malicious grin before finishing, "...The colonel." Edward's sudden bark of harsh laughter nearly made Link jump out of his skin. "At least I won't have to listen to him griping about the affairs of Amestris."

The golden-eyed youth turned back to Link. "So how do you suppose I traveled through a mirror to get here? One minute, I'm in the washroom, minding my own business, and the next I've been thrown into your basement!" At this, Link laughed. His laugh was not as it had been before he had left Ordon Village. It was now a weak shadow of a laugh, barely audible in this cold, dark basement.

Link shrugged before mouthing, "Maybe someone on this side wanted you here."

"But who could want me here?" Ed muttered, placing his head in his hands.

Link shrugged once again. He was impressed at how well Ed was at reading lips. Normally, he would have to write out whatever he wanted to say, but Edward could tell exactly what he was saying. A smile tugged at Link's mouth. The only other person who was able to accurately guess what he had tried to say was Midna - But she was gone now, Link thought. He had to forget about her.

"So," Ed interrupted Link's thoughts, "Are we going to get out of here any time soon? I'm feeling a bit claustrophobic.

Link chuckled once again, and picked up the lantern. He made his way over to the ladder and climbed up, careful not to drop the lantern.

Once they were both in his living room, Ed voiced his concern. "Is there anyone in this place that could help me get back to Amestris? Better yet, is there someone who could explain what just happened?"

Link nodded, "I know the princess," He drew the shape of a crown in the air, "She might know what to do."

"Great! Let's get going then." He opened the door and motioned for the slightly confused Link to go first. "Where can we find your princess?"

Link pointed in the general direction of the castle.

"Do you have any source of... Transportation? A car or something?" Ed asked hopefully.

Link smirked and pointed to his horse.

"Oh man..." Ed groaned, "What time period is it here? Medieval times?"

Link ignored him and jumped down from his house. He patted Epona on the nose, and she nudged him affectionately in the chest. Smiling, he lead her over to Ed, who had already climbed down the ladder.

"Am I supposed to ride this thing?" He asked quietly.

Link nodded, grinning ear to ear. He watched as Ed tried to get on Epona, who was much taller than him. "Would you help me please...?" Ed asked, blush creeping over his face.

Link allowed Ed to use his hands like a step, and he finally got in the saddle.

"I can give you my map, are you alright with going alone?" Link mouthed.

"As long as I have my alchemy, I should be fine." He said firmly.

Link didn't ask what alchemy was, and instead, reached in his pocket and pulled out the tattered map of Hyrule. He pointed to the symbol in the middle of the map. "This is where princess Zelda will be. I will meet you there as soon as I can." Link rolled up the map and handed it to Ed. "There is a short time every day that the princess invites commoners in, to hear what they have to say. You can go in then. Good luck."

Link looked lovingly at Epona and scratched her ears, smiling. He looked back up at Ed. "She knows the way."

Edward nodded and took up Epona's reins, and out of instinct, clicked his tongue, squeezing his knees into her flanks. He was surprised when she began walking towards the trail leading out of the forest.