Hey this is my new Minda and Link fanfic. I don't usually stray from the Link and Zelda pairing but after beating Twilight Princess I couldn't resist! I hope you like the story, it won't be too long but not too short. I'll try to make it fun to read and would love some feedback!

Chapter One – Ending the Dream

"Link... I... See you later."

Link jolted from his bed and stared at the wall. That was the third night in a row that Midna's words echoed in his dreams. He turned and planted his feet on the floor. For some reason he couldn't get it out of his head. He knew he could no longer see Midna due to the Mirror breaking, but he didn't want to believe it.

After the battle with Ganondorf and after Midna had left, Link returned to Ordon Village to recover from his adventure. His neighbors loved seeing him again especially Ilia, but Link wasn't too thrilled. He had lost a good friend. Link got dressed and walked towards the village. He wanted to end this dreams but more importantly he wanted to see Midna. Link wanted to make it his goal to find another way into the Twilight.

"Link!" Shouted an excited Ilia. Link looked towards the small bridge and raised his hand to wave.

"Hey Ilia." He said, trying not to seem too upset. Link used to like Ilia when they were younger but he grew out of the crush. Ilia however, still seemed to like Link.

"So what are you up to today Link?" She asked. Link knew this meant she wanted to hang out with him for the day. But Link had other plans. He wanted to talk to Zelda about the Mirror and other possible ways into the Twilight Realm.

"Well actually I'm heading into the Castle Town today." Link said. "I have a few things I need to finish up there." Ilia's smile faded.

"Oh…" She replied, looking down. "You going to see Zelda?" Link hated this about Ilia, she seemed to be able to read minds.

"Uh, yeah." Link answered nervously. He didn't want Ilia mad at him.

"Well then good luck with your errands." She said and walked past him. Link sighed but continued walking towards the ranch. He needed Epona since Midna was no longer here to teleport him.

After Link took Epona they set off for Hyrule. The monsters seemed to be fading from the fields since there was no evil anymore. Link had a sinking feeling. Surely he didn't miss the monsters, but there was a slight nostalgia when thinking about them. Hyrule seemed to have higher spirits ever since Ganondorf was defeated. There were even kids playing out in the fields. They waved when Link rode past them because everyone had heard what Link had done. A Malo Market was even set up in the Castle Town. Link still didn't think a baby should be operating a store, but hey, the kid was smart. People even started populating Kakariko Village which Renado seemed to be happy about. The Gorons' springs were all filled so there was no more worry about thier hot spring water. The Zoras were taking a liking to their new prince and began thriving again. There was freedom now, and it gave Link an unsettling feeling. He always knew there were monsters before but now there's none.

'Ganondorf.' Link thought to himself. 'He was the real villain in that whole mess.' Link thought of Zant. Zant had been used and deceived without even knowing it before he died. Link shook his head. The whole adventure was messed up to him. He was happy it was over, but sad as well, since he and Midna were no longer together. Link looked up at the approaching castle and started slowing Epona down. Zelda allowed Link to take Epona in with him, so she wouldn't be unprotected outside the town. He set her up by the castle and walked inside.

Link looked around and saw many guards had returned to their normal posts. They nodded when he passed them and whispered to each other. Link finally spotted Zelda and his stomach spun.

"Hello Link." She said smiling and looking at him. "What brings you here so soon? I thought you'd be sleeping for the next two weeks." Link let out a small laugh, but he really just wanted to talk to Zelda seriously.

"I need to talk to you. It isn't anything urgent but I just need to know a few things." He said leading Zelda to another room. The guards began following them but Zelda had them remain where they were.

"What is it?" Zelda asked putting a few things down on counters.

"Is there any other way…to the Twilight Realm besides the Twilight Mirror?" He quickly asked. He awaited Zelda's response.

Zelda was quiet for a while. "Not that I know of. You see, because of Zant and Ganondorf's power you were able to enter with the curtains of Twilight that were scattered through the provinces. Now that they are gone and so is the Mirror there is no way back."

"There has to be. Our worlds can't be sealed forever. What about the Ancient Sages? Can't they send me to the realm?" Link suggested.

"Link, why do you want to go back?" Zelda asked, confused of why Link wanted to return.

"I don't know why. I just have this feeling that I need to go back." Link answered, honestly unsure why he felt the need to return.

"Okay, then they might be able to do something. I'm not really sure what their full abilities are, but they did send Ganondorf to the Twilight, so they might be able to send you there." Zelda said.

"Good. Then I'll have to go see them." Link began to turn until Zelda put her hand on his arm.

"Link, whatever you are planning to do…be careful." She said. "I know Ganondorf is no longer here, and neither is Zant but you never know what could happen."

"Of course." Link said. He took one last look at Zelda and walked out of the castle. Link stopped walking and began running to Epona. He had to get to Lake Hylia and get sent to Gerudo Desert, so he could get to the Mirror Chamber.

Link began riding like a madman and could tell Epona needed a break. They slowed down and Link heard a distant call. He turned his head and saw the Postman running towards him.

"Link! Here's a letter from Ordon Village." The postman handed him the letter and ran off.

Link opened the letter, already getting the feeling it was from Ilia. "Link," the letter read, "I know you are going off on another adventure. I could see it in your eyes. Just be careful and return soon. We already missed you once, don't be long." Link sighed. He didn't want to let his friends down by leaving for a long time again but he had to. Link didn't think this would take long so he set off for the lake. Link looked around him as Epona made her way to Lake Hylia. Why weren't there any monsters left? Ganondorf couldn't have been the only reason why. Link was happy though, for Epona. She was able to run freely without having to worry about being attacked. Link looked at his map and saw Lake Hylia was getting close. He knew where it was but he always liked to make sure and hopefully find an easier way to get there. When he approached the wooden steps leading to Falbi's place he got off Epona. Link walked inside and grabbed a cucco. 'Isn't this animal abuse?' He always thought when riding through the air with a cucco. Once Link touched the ground he let the cucco down and walked over to Fyer.

Link talked to Fyer to get a flight to the desert. After getting into the canon, which wasn't fun, he was shot to the desert. The Gerudo Desert wasn't Link's favorite place to be but he had to go through it to get to the chamber. Link missed being teleported to these places but he continued moving. After riding a Bullbo through the desert that was left behind from a Bublin, he finally made it to the Chamber. Link missed having someone to talk to. He was alone and had to figure out how to contact them by himself.

Link walked up to the Mirror but it was only a frame now. He moved his hand along it, remembering that this was the only way to the realm.

"You want to go back." Link was startled and turned around to see one of the Sages standing behind him.

"Yeah."