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Chapter 5

Written by: KokiriCosmo and acebatman

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["Wait, if you were really Ghirahim you wouldn't just leave," Past Link points out, deciding to give the stranger a chance. "You're here to help me, right?" he asked swallowing his pride at least for now.

Future Link rolled his eyes and sighed melodramatically, "Yes. I told you that twice didn't I?"

"Ok, let me introduce you to all my friends," Past Link said, pointing toward all his friends.]

Future Link followed his ancestor into the once thriving village, feeling the emotions that every person must be going through. It pained him to say the least, but overall he just wanted revenge on the one who did this. Past Link introduced him to many people, quickly making bonds with his friends. He still didn't like Cawlin and he would show it whenever he stalked him. Ignoring the creep, he focused his attention on heartier matters like restoring hope to the village. They discussed about rebuilding their homes and clearing all the debris that remained in ash. No one died. The only major damage that was taken away from this village was the people's security. Homes could always be rebuilt, but it would be a while before the scars could heal.

He tied Epona to a tree, trying to get settled in. The Past Link had already helped him out by putting up a tent out of ferns. It didn't take much to please the Future Link. He was already used to sleeping outside when he was a wolf. He just stared off into space thinking about dinner and he guessed his ancestor was probably observing him with curiosity.

Past Link stares at the future Link. He couldn't think of anything to say. Past Link was just hoping Zelda would wake up soon, as she had been out for hours.

"So what's your time like?" past Link asked future Link. Everyone else looked up at future Link wondering the same thing.

Future Link thought for a second, "Hmmm... I don't think it's a wise idea to talk too much about our own destiny. But there are more species of animals that roam the land in my time like: cats, dogs, goats... and hogs." This made Ganandorf come to mind and shook the memory away. "But yeah... That's mostly it. I don't know if my time is more civilized, but certainly more peaceful after I silenced a said sorcerer."

"Until recently it has been peaceful here," Past Link said, "But Ghirahim doesn't know when to quit, and I will stop him," He smirked confidently.

The future Link chuckled amusingly at his spirit, "Don't get too cocky. If you're going to put Ghirahim in his place, you're not doing it alone. I want that taste of revenge just as much as you do."

"No, when it's time to kill Ghirahim, I want you to do one thing and one thing only. Stay out of my way!" past Link said with a very serious face. "This is personal and I want my blade to be the only one tasting the so-called demon lord's blood," he added looking directly into future Link's eyes.

"With that attitude of yours, it'll be hard to focus on the big picture. I have to get that Triforce back, cause who knows what Ghirahim will do with it. He could use it to resurrect Demise if had the nerve to..." Then future link wondered, "How did you defeat Demise anyway? I know it must be difficult to talk about considering how much strength it took."

" I pierced him in the heart. Of course, I couldn't have done it without Fi," past Link said, almost bringing a tear to his own eye. Remembering that battle in his mind was almost unbearable.

"That's... exactly how I killed Ganondorf." The future Link now was starting to wonder if Ganondorf and Demise were connected somehow. "Could Demise shape-shift like my fallen enemy?" He asked despite seeing the readable sadness in the other's eyes. Future Link was nervous to talk about this Fi, so he kept it to himself.

"No, but he was very powerful," he said almost wanting to punch Future Link for making him relive his dark past. "Nothing me and Fi couldn't handle," past Link said fighting back tears. He couldn't fight them all back though one escaped and ran down his cheek.

The Future Link noticed how his counterpart was gradually getting more emotionally stirred, and put an assuring hand on his shoulder. "Hey... I had to fight a foe just as powerful as yours. I don't know if their one and the same, but I had to depart from a friend I was close to in the end. Her name was: Midna. She almost died at one point in my journey and the longer we were together the closer we became. It hurt she couldn't stay in this world and she kept me from ever seeing her again. Probably for my own good. But a day doesn't go by that I don't miss her voice and those mysterious eyes."

"This is different. Your friend Midna almost died. Ghirahim Killed Fi when he came back," past Link explained.

The rest of the group looked up at past Link with compassion. He always talked fondly of her and even the ones who never meet Fi had a pretty good idea of who she was. Of course no one knew she was dead, past link hadn't told a soul till now.

The future Link gave up with trying to make conversation. Every time he said something it was like it made things worse. He didn't know what else to say without being anymore awkward. So he rolled his eyes and started to walk away. "Yeah, I'm sorry for your loss and I wish it didn't happen. But you have to move on. That's probably what she would've wanted you to do." He opened his adventure pack and grabbed the fishing rod. "I'll be back. Let me know how Zelda is when I return."

Past Link watches future Link walk away. Then he decides to try and wake Zelda. His friends had finally ended their quiet streak and started talking. Past Link didn't pay no mind to what they were talking about. He walked over to Zelda's tent and crawled in. She was still passed out, got closer to her so he could shake her shoulder. Link whispered her name a couple times, her body started to animate.

She turned her head and stared at the boy in a green tunic. Link almost fell over when Zelda surprised him with a hug, "Link! I just had a terrible dream."

"What was it about?" past Link asked. Holding her close, comforting her.

"I... I saw a new guy enter our village, and when I got close enough to pet his horse, I noticed he looked exactly like you! There were two of you!" She laughed to herself, "But that's silly. How can there be two of you in the same place at the same time?"

"Zelda, that wasn't a dream. There are two of me," past link said, putting one hand on each of her shoulders and looking into her eyes.

Zelda laughed skeptically thinking Link was playing a joke. "Sure, sure... I'll believe that when Skyloft falls from the clouds!"

"With everything we went through in our last journey, I don't see why its so hard to believe," past Link says with a smile, letting go of Zelda's shoulders.

"Well... If there are two of you, then show me where the other Link is!" She smiled, still in disbelief.

"I can't right now, he went out," past Link says. "Plus I wouldn't want you to faint again from all the handsomeness," past Link says jokingly.

Zelda laughed and crawled out of the tent with her hands on her hips. "Hah! Let's see if I faint again. Show me!"

"I told you he's not here right now," past Link said following her. He jumped when he heard Zelda scream.

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