Chapter 3: On the way to Kakariko Village

Part 1: Detour

-Link got out of the woods and as he passed the bridge from Kokiri Forest to Hyrule Field, he remembered when Saria gave him the Fairy Ocarina as a parting gift when he was leaving the forest for the first time. "I need to see her, I need to talk to her" – He thought as Epona crossed the bridge. But then right there, just as the sun´s shining light got to him, he remembered. – "Saria´s song" – He whispered, and getting out the Ocarina of Time he started playing the magical tune that he knew would make it possible to talk to her.—

-Link played Saria´s Song while Epona was still running at a very high speed across Hyrule Field, the tune brought back memories of many conversations he had with Saria before by using the Ocarina´s magic. Link also remembered the time he played the tune in front of Darunia and he started to do his crazy dance, that he found so funny he even smiled because of the memory.-

-Just after playing the song he felt the magic working on him, he could speak to Saria just by using his mind. —

Link: Saria can you hear me? – This is Link.

Saria: Link? – Is that really you? – Thanks the Goddesses you are back. We need your help, we are being held captive in Death Mountain by Phantom Ganon, near Goron Village in a big cavern.

Link: Saria is so good to hear you my friend, don´t worry I'm on my way there just now. Tell me how is everybody? - Have they harmed anyone of you?

Saria: We are fine for now, but I think Phantom Ganon is threatening the King of Hyrule, Darunia and Zelda of killing us if they don´t do as he says. But by the looks of it he is very occupied in building up the stronghold´s defenses.

Link: Don´t worry Saria I won´t let anything happen to you or anyone in Hyrule.

Saria: Link I have to warn you be careful when approaching to people, one of the…..just like you… and is preparing…..destroy….Zelda.

Link: Saria I can´t hear you well, repeat the last part again.

Saria: Link i think someone is…..

Link: Saria? –

-Link kept contacting Saria, and even played Saria´s Song again and again with no answer. When the conversation broke Epona was already getting slower because of the hunger, Link forgot how far was Kakariko Village from the Kokiri Forest, and in his rush he didn´t took any water nor food with him.-

-After some time Link realized that he couldn´t contact Saria, he was very disappointed, but he was happy at the same time as no Kokiri was harmed and Saria was ok.—"At least I heard her voice, the cavern she talked about, could it be Dodongo´s cavern"—He thought as he looked at himself. Link realized that he had no time to wear the new Kokiri Outfit that the Deku Tree Sprout gave him before, then he made a quick stop, and changed his clothing.—

-Link placed his Kokiri Tunic away in a bag, and then started to see his new outfit´s characteristics. The Kokiri Outfit was a child version of the adult´s Kokiri Tunic, plus there was this protecting net made of some material he didn´t recognized, but it felt resistant. As he wore the new outfit he felt more protected.—"Finally I get to use gloves even as a child"—He told Trompo in a funny way.—

-Link then remembered all the things he used to have, the weapons, the items, the magical spells he carried a year ago. – "I need my items back, but luckily I still have my Hookshot, my Hero´s Bow, my Mirror Shield and my Gilded Sword. - "This should be enough to take care of anything for now" – All the magical items found in Termina were useless.—"If only I could wear the Goron´s Mask, I could then roll my way to Kakariko Village very fast and would get there in no time." – He thought while he visualized it and smiled.-

-Suddenly a big noise aroused from Lake Hylia´s direction, Link looked back and far away he saw a great battalion of monsters heading their way to Lon Lon Ranch. They were commanded by a dark figure he couldn't distinguish.—

Link: It looks like they are heading to Lon Lon Ranch or Hyrule Castle. I have never seen such a big number of monsters together.

Trompo: Link I suggest we go now, we must hurry up to Kakariko Village, remember what the Deku Tree Sprout said.

Link: But, I can´t let them take Lon Lon Ranch by surprise, what about Malon, Ingo and Talon?

Trompo: You should have faith in them, our mission is to find princess Zelda and let her know the Hero of Time has arrived and then save the Kokiri, save Saria.

Link: I know, but I must do this, we should arrive to Lon Lon Ranch some time before they do, giving us enough time to alert everyone and get them ready for battle, that shouldn´t take too long and then we can be on our way to Kakariko Village.

Link: I know I can do it, I won´t let anyone down.

Trompo: Link don´t even think about it is crazy. Let´s do as the Deku Tree Sprout said, come on.

-Link got on Epona´s back and started riding her as fast as before but now in direction to Lon Lon Ranch. —

Trompo: Link you can´t do this, you are failing to your duties.

Link: I told you I can do it, and I will. Now come on and be quiet, prepare yourself for battle.

Trompo: This is wrong you should always listen to me.

-Link knew that if that battalion struck Lon Lon Ranch without previous alert, it would be the end of it. He was getting near and after a while riding he now could hear someone singing a song he knew, not very far away. But as he could hear it so did Epona and then she started running with such speed Link almost fell, they were arriving.—

-It was Epona´s Song and even though he was tired of playing it himself, it was refreshing to hear it from that voice, Malon´s voice. - "That is your song just follow her voice". - He said as Epona was getting to her top speed and even Trompo had problems to keep up with her. Lon Lon Ranch was near up ahead.—

-He knew it was her, he had a long time without hearing her sing, but as soon as he heard her he knew. No doubt, that is Malon singing the song she taught him long ago the first time he got to Lon Lon Ranch.—

Link: It has really been that long? – Even if I feel like it, I was hoping everybody else to feel like it was days ago since i left Hyrule. I feel like a stranger, I don´t even want to think in everything that has changed in this year.

Trompo: Is that what´s bothering you? - And what about your friends, the Kokiri that are about to die, remember.

Link: Hey you are not helping here told you i know I have to be fast but stop it already.

Trompo: Well, but don´t say I didn´t warn you.

-Link knew that Trompo had a point, but he had to make a quick choice and he wouldn´t let Lon Lon Ranch perish. Also, by the looks of it, the Kokiri were not in immediate danger. Although he knew he had no time to lose.-

-Link crossed the gates at the entrance, he knew the gates were not there before. He looked around and noticed the walls surrounding the ranch were higher than before, were fortified and had weapons ready to use. Lon Lon Ranch looked now like a fortress, it had lost it´s peaceful air and now was filled with this new war atmosphere.—

Ingo: Taloooooon! – Where are you? – You are supposed to be up there in the wall is your turn to look around for enemies. The guards are at their lunch break.

Guard: Look, it is him! – He has entered the Ranch.

-Link got very happy to know that even though a full year have passed some people still remembered him.—

Guard: It is him, everybody get into your attack positions. We need to take him out.

-Soon arrows were passing very near Link and Epona, he didn´t understand what was happening—"Hey, what are you doing? – Are all of you crazy?"—Link yelled while getting his shield and moving in front of Epona to protect her.—"Get down Epona, we have to get out."— But before he could start moving someone yelled. -"Hold your fire".—

Malon: Hold your fire, you are attacking the wrong man.

Guard: But Miss Malon don´t you see it is him.

Malon: Yes, i see exactly who he is. It is you who doesn´t seem to know who you are attacking.

Guard: What are you talking about miss?

Talon: She is telling you that you are attacking the real Hero of Hyrule.

Guard: It can´t be, is he the real hero?

Link: Hey what are you whispering over there, stop attacking I am a friend. It is me Link.

Guard: It is really him! – No one shoot another arrow, it is the Hero of Hyrule.

Link: What, who did you think I was?

Talon: It is a long story, come let´s go inside and I will tell you.

-Link approached carefully, he couldn't take his eyes of Malon. - "She looks exactly like Romani."—He thought and when he was close enough Malon slapped him in the face.—

Link: Hey! – What was that for?

Malon: For leaving us in the first place and you still owe me another one for taking that long to come back. Link what were you thinking, did you forget about us?

Talon: Emmm, yeah Link long time no see you, how are you and how was your trip?

Ingo: As you may know now we are in the middle of war.

Link: I have to explain what happened, but right now I have no time to waste. As we talk a battalion of monster is coming this way from Lake Hylia.

Talon: What? — Everybody get into your attack positions and send someone to Kakariko Village to tell the princess war is coming this way. I have no intentions of loosing this fight.

Malon: Epona my dear it has been such a long time. Link she is in very bad conditions why won´t you give her water and something to eat.

Link: I got lost in the woods, and after I came here i've been rushing to get to Kakariko Village.

Malon: Ah, the princess. You should be more careful or I won´t let you take Epona out again.

Link: I am very sorry it won´t happen again. And about the time I was gone…-

-While the guards where getting prepared, Talon and Ingo were discussing the best fighting strategy and Epona was eating, Link explained to Malon his adventures at Termina and why he didn´t came back earlier.—

Malon: So that is what happened, I am sorry about before.

Link: Don´t worry just give me something to eat please I'm starving.

Malon: Right you need to eat something, come.

-When they both were on their way to the kitchen at one point Malon got in front of Link and made him stop. She then hugged him.—"I really missed you."— She said with a really sad voice. Link stood silent for a while and then he replied.—"I missed you too Malon". — As he was saying this he hugged her too. Then after a while they continued and got to the kitchen.—

Malon: I see Link you have become a Fairy Boy again.

-They both laughed at Malon´s commentary.—

Link: Yeah, this is Trompo my new friend.

Trompo: Hi nice to meet you.

Malon: Nice to meet you too Trompo. Link, what happened to Navi?

Link: I really don´t know, she just left. But I know I will find her again, eventually.

-While they were talking Malon was getting a whole plate of food for Link as they had prepared it not long ago because it was the lunch time for the guards, Link got to the ranch just in time for meal.

Malon: Do you remember how you stayed here sometimes and used to work here after Ganondorf´s disappearance? – The Ranch was so prosperous, we were selling a lot of milk to all Hyrule and you helped us a lot. After you left everything kept the same way just we had to hire someone to take the cargo to far places. Then the time passed and I started to miss you and everybody started to think that you would never come back.

Link: The ranch is so different.

Malon: We had to take some of the animals to Hyrule Castle to get them to safety, after the arrival of the Dark Beings and Lake Hylia´s fall, Lon Lon Ranch became the first line of defense against monster battalions so the walls were made higher and fortified around the entire ranch.

-Link then ate all his food and told Malon why he had to leave soon to Kakariko Village and then he kept asking Malon about what happened in the year he was gone, she told him some things, but she made clear that it wasn´t so important. - "What is really important is what will happen from now on." - She said while taking the plate out of the table.—

Link: There is something I want to ask you, why did the guards attacked me?

Malon: So you don´t know yet. Some months ago, three dark figures started making disasters all around Hyrule. All Hyrule fought them back, but they managed to gather a great army made of all the monsters and Ganondorf´s minions there were left around Hyrule.

Link: But how? – I remember when I fought Phantom Ganon he wasn´t that strong but however what do this have to do with the guards attacking me?

Malon: So you know one of them, but they have something else that makes them much more powerful. They eventually took Lake Hylia and even made a fortress there. Now they are after Death Mountain. Now I will explain to you what this have to do with the guards attacking you.

As you know, there are three beings that came from the darkness, one of them is Phantom Ganon. He is in Death Mountain right now according to the info sent by the princess.

The second one is a Sheikah that covers his face, he is very powerful and fast, but I don´t know who he is or if he is really a Sheikah or what is the reason he aids Phantom Ganon in his deeds.

Link: A Sheikah, who could he be?

Malon: The third one, the one who defeated our forces in Lake Hylia, the one who sneaked into Death Mountain creating a stronghold there too, the one I consider to be the deadliest and most powerful is a dark version of you Link but older, or Dark Link as everyone calls him.

Link: What? – A dark version of me, I think I have fought him in The Water Temple, but he was like a shadow, he had red eyes and wasn´t really that strong either.

Malon: Yes, he has red eyes, but he is not a shadow, he just dresses in a black Kokiri Tunic.

Link: Do you mean they are Hylians? – So does Dark Link looks exactly like me?

Malon: I don´t know what they are, but they look like Hylians except for Phantom Ganon that you know looks like a Gerudo. At the beginning people mistook Dark Link for you, so he took advantage of this gathering information, items, weapons and other things.

But the people who really knew you like me and my father soon realized he wasn´t you, it was easy to know because he looks older than you and his voice is different and of course those red eyes. We took the news to the princess. The princess started to search for him and the same day she encountered him he tried to kill her but Impa saved her, all Hyrule was informed of this.

Some of the Gerudo that were on Phantom Ganon´s side believing him to be Ganondorf realized that day he was against the kingdom and joined the princess again, that was a relief.

Hyrule declared war to the three of them that same day and everything begun.

-Then, a loud noise arouse in all the ranch, a noise just heard when there is war approaching.—

Malon: That is the alert, they have arrived. Let´s continue this later.

Link: Ok, let´s go out.

-Link and Malon got out and Link was surprised when he saw all the guards in the high walls prepared to attack, there even was a catapult in the middle of the ranch ready to attack aiming out. Link felt both sad because the ranch wasn´t meant to be that way and aroused because he felt they would win the fight.

-Even Talon and Ingo were in position with their bows, but then Malon took out her bow. Link was far more surprised than before, she was just a kid but could wield a bow. It was a beautiful wooden bow with precious stones incrusted on it.—

-Link and Malon got to the top of the wall and Link was shocked because of what he saw. Right there in the front of the battalion, commanding it was Sheik. — "He looks like Sheik wearing black Sheikah´s clothing, but I know it can´t be him."—Thought Link knowing that Sheik is princess Zelda in disguise and that he wasn´t from this time.-

Dark warrior: This is unfair, this was supposed to be a surprise attack. Well doesn´t matter today is the day this stronghold will fall, so you better surrender and we will spare your life.

Malon: You arrived in the worst time as the Hero of Hyrule has come and is right here to destroy you today.

Dark warrior: This should be amusing then, I haven't had a good fight since I encountered Darunia in Death Mountain.

-The warriors voice was demon like, the air got heavy as the sides stared at each other and the fight was soon to start, the dark warrior was very confident but Link was just hoping to test his skills.—"He fought Darunia, i wonder who won the fight? - Let´s see how much time you last against my sword."—Link thought while looking straight to his enemy´s eyes. For Link war has just begun.-

Part 2: Battle at Lon Lon Ranch

-The enemy number was big, but even then all the guards were in their place, everybody was hoping for the best and were excited this time. Sure, the great hero who slew all the dangerous monster and saved many people from Hyrule, he is unbeatable everyone thought. Soon while the wind began to blow harder and the sun was setting the battle was just about to start—

Link: Who are you and what do you want?

Dark Warrior: hahaha… I am just a nightmare that will haunt you by night from now on. But if it is my name you are asking, I will tell you if you manage to survive this battle or at your final moment. But you don´t have to worry hero, your death shall be painless.

Now, first Stalfos battalion start the formation, attack the flanks, Moblins spears and fire arrows, second stalfos battalion wait for my order to invade the stronghold, bring the Big O.

-All the monsters got into their formation and the battle begun, Link stared at the black warrior giving order to his troops, he wondered what the Big O was.—

Ingo: Link this wooden structure we are on is called the bridge and with it we can attack from the high walls and move around it to defend any part of the ranch.

Link: I see, i think i have an idea on how i can use this.

Talon: Archers aim and fire! - Catapult fire to the ones far behind until they are out of your range, everybody attack.

-The guards started returning the fire and the catapult was very effective as it destroyed most of the monsters that were far away, but the stalfos were jumping the wall and the guards had to stop them the best way they could, but they were just too many.—

-Link got the Ocarina of Time out and played Epona´s Song. Epona got to the center area of the ranch and saw Link up in the wall.—"Cover me Malon. Jump Epona" — He said while running forward, he passed by some Stalfos but Malon finished them off very fast with her arrows. Epona then jumped over the bridge and made her way to where Link was.—

Link: Well done my friend.

Trompo: Link I suggest we get far from the walls, we are easy targets.

Link: Sorry Trompo I have other plans.

-Link mounted Epona and started riding her over all the way of the bridge making his way all around the walls of the ranch, while making the course Link started killing the Stalfos that were climbing and jumping the wall very fast with his sword and didn´t let them get inside the ranch. Because of the speed Epona had, they made the complete turn in no time.—

Dark Warrior: Aim for the kid on the horse, there the one near the bright light.

Link: No, they are shooting at us. Epona get down.

-Epona went down to the ranch but Link stood there now taking his Hero´s Bow out and shooting the Goblins that were attacking the guards with their spears and arrows ferociously. He had to dodge and hide himself from time to time, there were too many enemies. The fire arrows started to set on fire the bridge, the grass and the buildings in the ranch. - "No, the horses and the cows, they will be burnt."- Screamed Malon while she started running towards the buildings where the animals were. - "Wait Malon stay, i will set off the fire."—Link said while grabbing her arm. Then Link got his Ocarina out again and played the Song of Storms, soon while the sun was setting clouds covered the skies and it started raining immediately. All the fire extinguished, even the fire arrows.—

Dark Warrior: Damn it!—The fire Keese.

-The dark warrior started to get furious about Link getting in the way.—"Use the weapon."— He said and some of the Stalfos behind him started moving slowly toward the ranch.—

-The fight was hard, many of both sides were falling, but by the looks of it Lon Lon Ranch had the advantage because of the high walls. But as soon as the sunset lots of Keese came down from the sky and started attacking everyone in the ranch. The things started to change as the guards were trying to get the Keese away while the monster entered the ranch and started attacking as well. "Link save us."— Malon screamed while trying to get the Keese away. Then Link got to the center of Lon Lon Ranch, got out his Ocarina and played the Sun´s Song. Then, just in a minute, the night was gone and a new dawn gave the Sun´s shining light to all Hyrule, and the Keese were gone very fast because they can´t stand the Sun.—

-Thanks to Link all the guards could get to fight again but it got very hard as they were now attacked from outside and inside too. Link got to the top of the walls to locate the dark warrior, as he started looking for him he realized there were not many enemies left. And there was the warrior just looking at him furiously, then he got down of his black stallion as if he was ready to attack Link.—"Just get in the way one more time and you will regret it." –The dark warrior said to Link who took it as a personal challenge instead of a threat. He looked at the Stalfos that were left outside, but then he realized something weird.—

Malon: What is happening Link, what are you looking at?

Link: Take a look at those Stalfos, they are moving so slowly as if they were carrying something.

Malon: Yes, I see them, you are right. But what are they doing?

Link: Look the rain isn´t falling to the ground where they stand, they are carrying something is just that we can´t see it. Malon help me aim to where they are.

-Link got down of the wall and went to the place where the catapult was. - "Come on help me move it" – Said Link to the two guards that were standing beside the catapult and they started to move it as Malon helped them to put it on the Stalfos exact direction.—

-Fire! – Link yelled to the guards and turned to Malon´s direction waiting for her to tell him if they were able to hit the target. But the shot was never made and Link knew right away what was happening because he could see Malon´s expression of fear, she was like petrified.

Link turned to see the dark warrior just behind him, the guards on the floor not moving at all and just when he was about to react, the dark warrior struck him so hard he was thrown in midair from the center of the ranch to the fence and landed very harsh. Then the Dark Warrior struck the catapult breaking it with a single blow. All the guards now had their attention in him and started throwing arrows at him, he then started spinning very fast and bare handed caught all the arrows and then threw all them to Link.—

-Link got his shield out as fast as he could and covered the attack.—"Everyone keep attacking the monsters, i will take care of this guy." – He said while getting up, he got his sword in his left hand and his shield in the right one, took his fighting stance and said.—"Come on, try to hit me now."—

Trompo: Link I will try to help you in this fight.

Link: Right we will beat him as a team.

-The warrior started moving towards Link at a very high speed and got out two short swords. Sparks flew right there when the warrior´s swords and Link´s sword and shield clashed. The two of them started fighting very fast right there in the center of the ranch. Link soon realized his enemy was just as fast as him and was very skilled using two swords techniques, even better than the Gerudo Thieves. They were fighting equally dodging and striking alike, it appeared the fight was going to end in a draw.—

-But then Link took an opportunity and made a well timed spin attack with all his strength that took the warrior down and then Link tried to deliver the final blow, but then the warrior just disappeared on thin air. "Where is he?" – Asked Link quite nervous as he knew the warrior could kill him if he didn't find him soon. -"Link right here" – Said Trompo while showing Link the place where the warrior was supposed to be, and then Link got to it and swung his sword trying to hit the warrior. But the warrior appeared just behind him. -"Link he is behind you"—Said Malon who had forgotten about the war and was just full of fear concentrated on Link fighting the dark warrior. –

-Then Link rolled to the front as fast as he could, but that didn´t save him from being cut in the back by the warrior's sword. Link got up and faced his enemy, he felt the injury in his back and then he knew it would cost him his life, as he couldn't win with that kind of damage.- "I am so sorry Link I think he fooled me." – Trompo said trying to apologize to Link for his mistake. Then the dark warrior disappeared again. Malon got so frightened she gasped. She wanted to help but she had just one arrow left, what could she do?-

-While the war continued and now knowing that their general was inside fighting, the second Stalfos battalion got into action and started climbing the walls, this time there weren´t as many guards as before so it was really hard to keep them out. The Moblins were out of arrows and spears, just waiting for the Big O to take the walls down so they could get inside too.—

-Then the loudest sound you can imagine crossed all Hyrule Field as a giant rock that came from nowhere stroke the wall and exploded into millions little pieces. Link, Malon Talon, Ingo and all the guards were shocked, the wall was still standing but was about to fall. The warrior took advantage of the confusion and tried to deliver the final blow to Link. But right in the last second he was able to get his shield in the way but he then fell to the ground without his shield. The dark warrior walked his way and laughed. -"Link get up he is coming this way."—Said Trompo to the near fainted Link. But then right there when the warrior stopped laughing, the same deafening sound was heard again and this time one big portion of the wall fell.—

- From Link´s perspective he could see as the Moblins and Stalfos that were left outside got in by the big hole in the wall and the guards were trying to stop them, when he tried to look to the sky he realized he was under a little wooden ceiling. Then the warrior got near him. "Remember I told you i would reveal my identity in your final moment, well here we are, but I lied to you." – Link tried to think about something, he knew death was just seconds away. – "No, this can´t be it, I can´t die here, not this way."—He thought as the warrior approached him and raised his sword to kill him.—

- Then, an arrow was shot at the warrior, he dodged it and looked back, it was Malon and her last arrow. Link then got his hookshot out and fired it to the ceiling and the warrior looked back at where Link was just to see he wasn´t there anymore. Then he looked up, and there was Link coming down to him, sword in hand. Right in the last second the warrior took a step back and Link just managed to slice part of the warrior´s suit, the part covering his face. Then the warriors face was revealed.—

-The warrior grabbed his cheek thus preventing Link to see his face.—"Thought I could return you the favor of the injury, but you got lucky."—Link said while standing up and getting ready to fight. But then the warrior took the hand of his cheek and looked at it, it had blood on it. And then as he did this Link was able to see the face of the warrior.—

Link: No! – It can´t be, you can´t be…

Dark Warrior: You insolent fool how dare you cut my face? - I´ve had enough of this game, now I will kill you for disrespecting Dark Sheik.

-As she said that something felled from the sky just over the Big O. It was Impa, she threw a bomb that disappeared into thin air and then jumped right to the top of the wall looking straight to where Dark Sheik was, and then the bomb exploded killing all the Stalfos and Moblis around and revealing a destroyed giant machine that looked like a giant Octorock. Then Dark Sheik disappeared and appeared behind Malon grabbing her and threatening to cut her with one of her swords. – "Link…" – Malon said very frightened.—

-But Link was still in shock, it was really her, that was Zelda´s face, so beautiful. But it had something different, red eyes and Link also realized her voice changed from a demon´s like voice to a voice very similar to that of the princess. But the strangest thing was that she was a teen and not a child as it was supposed to be in this timeline. Link could not stop thinking of it and looking at that beautiful face, those beautiful red eyes.—

Talon: No, Malon. Link please save her.

Dark Sheik: Tell your forces to surrender or else I will kill her.

Link: -"Coming out of his shock." – Wait, it is me you want to kill, I won´t resist, just let her go.

Dark Sheik: Tempting, but I think I will kill her and then kill you.

-While she said this Kaepora Gaebora attacked her taking her down and Impa soon tried to confront her.—

Dark Sheik: You again old woman, you come for more, wasn´t the fight at Death Mountain enough for you?

Impa: I couldn´t finish you off then but this time is going to be different.

-They fought for a while and Link saw the awesome speed they had, it was hard to track their movements. Impa always had the upper hand. But then Dark Sheik made a huge magic spell, it was a sphere Dark as a moonless night at the Lost Woods, and threw it to Impa. Impa dodged it and the sphere hit the ground making a great explosion, the fight was over.-

Dark Sheik: My time here is done, this was supposed to be a little surprise but that kid ruined it. I promise you hero, I will come back to finish what we started. Stalfos retreat.

-Dark Sheik disappeared and the Stalfos that were left started to flee, no Moblin survived the battle. After they left, the survivors at the ranch started to heal themselves and Talon and Ingo started to look for injured people all around the ranch. While Link, Malon, Impa and Kaepora Gaebora were inside the stables talking. Malon was putting a bandage over link´s back.—

Malon: We won, but we nearly got killed.

Link: I am sorry, I lost and couldn't save the ranch.

Impa: Link it isn´t your fault, she has very strong magical powers and right now you have none, you were very handicapped, but anyways you stood against her. I think is the first time someone cuts her.

Link: Then what happened to Darunia?

Kaepora Gaebora: He fought with her, but couldn´t defeat her. But he is ok, she couldn't harm him either.

Link: You are great Impa, she was like afraid of you or something and by the way how did you know we were in danger?

Impa: A message arrived at Kakariko and as soon as we heard your name the princess sent me with Kaepora Gaebora. I´ve fought Dark Sheik before, she uses the Sheika people fighting style, but it looks like she is just an apprentice, that is why I can out skill her in combat. But her powerful magic powers are another story. Link she was just playing with you.

Link: Yes I did realized that when I saw her fighting you. Did you saw her face?

Impa: Yes, she looks very similar to the princess like Dark Link is very similar to you, I think the princess was right about her theory. As I told you no one had cut her before and she never revealed her face, but somehow the princess knew she was female all along, everyone else thought she was male, but now you have confirmed it.

Link: What theory does the princess have?

Impa: I think is better if she explains it to you herself.

Malon: This is the best I can do, it should heal eventually.

Link: Thanks Malon, I appreciate how you saved my life back there, you were my knight in shining armor.

Malon: Your welcome, it was nothing.

Kaepora Gaebora: Link as you may know, the Kokiri are being held hostages by Phantom Ganon in Death Mountain, so I suggest we part as soon as you can.

Link: Then we go right now.

Trompo: Link you are injured I suggest you wait until you feel better, is like you said, Saria isn´t in immediate danger.

Link: I know, but that was before, we saved the ranch already and it is time to go and help the Kokiri.

Impa: Then let Kaepora Gaebora take you flying to Kakariko Village, you will get there in no time. I will stay here and together with some Gerudo that are on their way here I will protect the ranch until they can reconstruct the wall. This is our first defense line after all.

Link: There is no need to; I know this song that will warp me right to Kakariko Village in little time. It is the Nocturne of Shadows.

Impa: Is that right, then that sounds better.

-Link got the Ocarina of Time out and just when he was about to play the song, he realized he had forgotten it.—

Link: I, I don´t remember the song. How can this be?

Impa: Link you are all stressed out and restless I suggest you go with Kaepora Gaebora and rest in the way there.

Kaepora Gaebora: Yes Link, i will be pleased to help you again in your journey my young friend.

Trompo: They sure care for you don´t they.

Link: Thanks…

Malon: Link I will go to Kakariko Village later with Epona and Impa, please take care and see you later Fairy Boy.

-Then all the guards, Talon and Ingo gathered around Link.—

Talon: Link I can´t tell you how grateful I am for everything.

Ingo: You have saved us once again.

Guards: Thanks Link!

Link: No, we saved the ranch and we will save Hyrule don´t worry about a thing. We will see each other again. Farewell.

Talon, Ingo and all the guards: Hurray for the Hero of Hyrule, thanks to Din he came here to save us and helped us win this battle.

-Then Kaepora Gaebora grabbed Link and flew high and as he was getting higher Link said good bye to all of his friends. Now he was on his way to Kakariko Village once again. In the way Link got asleep as he was so tired by the whole battle that he couldn´t resist. Link dreamt about Zelda and her beautiful blue eyes.-

End of chapter 3.

I see that many people has read the story, but there is still no reviews of any kind, not even for correcting the writing errors. So i just can think you don´t like the story that much, so i will stop updating weekly to give time for more people to read the story and maybe review it and tell me what they think. Thanks for folllowing the story and i hope you like the rest, there is still a lot to write.