Link's eyes slowly opened and the blinding Equestrian sunlight made things harder to see for the young lad. Link rose from the bed, slightly sweating. His breathing was heavy. He had a nightmare, but couldn't remember what the terrorizing dream was about. Whatever it was, it had deeply disturbed Link. He placed his feet on the wooden flooring and stood up, feeling slightly woozy as he stood up. He could hear the commanding voice of the princess downstairs talking with Twilight. After getting his balance and as his lightheadedness faded, the blond boy walked over to the dresser where his green tunic lay. He slipped on the tunic and straightened it, trying to make himself look presentable. Link looked around the room, just realizing that Navi was nowhere to be found. Link assumed she was downstairs. He approached the bedroom's door and took a nervous deep breath. He wasn't exactly sure why he was nervous to talk to Celestia once again, but he felt anxious about the idea. Link walked out of the room and proceeded downstairs.

As his footsteps became audible down the stairs, he heard Twilight speak. "There he is! Morning sleepyhead!" She greeted Link with a slight chuckle. "Morning Twi... and to you too Princess." Link greeted the two as he looked to see Princess Celestia, Twilight and Navi downstairs conversing. "Good morning Link." Princess Celestia greeted in a monotone voice. Her calmness somewhat calmed Link down, yet the low tone she spoke in also made Link well aware that her visit was not for pleasure. Navi flew from Twilight's side and over to Link's shoulder where she was accustomed to staying as Link walked over to sit down in an empty chair opposite of Princess Celestia. Princess Celestia cut to the chase, "So Link. Twilight here tells me that you and Fluttershy have discovered insects from Hyrule?" "That would be true," Link informed, "two Golden Butterflies, native to Hyrule." Link explained, running his hand through his hair, noting his hat was left upstairs. "Interesting…" Princess Celestia poundered, "Might I see them?" Princess Celestia asked in a nice tone, somewhat standing out from everything else she had said. "Of course!" Link told her, "I'll go get them." Twilighted interjected, "I'll get it Link! Sit and catch up with the princess." She insisted. Link nodded, "Okay… the butterflies are on my dresser. Just look for a glowing bottle." he informed Twilight and turned to see the solemn princess' face. "So…" Princess Celestia awkwardly added, trying to make conversation. "So." Link said back to Princess Celestia. "How are you liking Equestria?" Princess Celestia asked Link, genuinely curious, and not just asking because she didn't want any silence. "It's a very nice change of pace from my life back in Hyrule. The people here are incredibly kind and friendly, Twilight's friends especially have been definitely welcoming. It's been lovely!"

Link told Princess Celestia, as he thought back on his past few days. "That's good to hear Link! I'm happy you are getting acquainted with the residence here." Princess Celestia commented as she seen Twilight walk down the staircase. "Here we are!" Twilight presented, the bottle floating just beside her with her magic. Twilight moved the bottle over to Link and he grabbed it out of midair. "Here they are Princess." Link showed off, extending the bottle to her for a closer view. Princess Celestia examined the insects in the bottle, watching the way they illuminated and the way they flew around inside the glass cage. "Interesting…" Princess Celestia commented on the butterflies. "They are a special type of insect that is very rare in Hyrule. I've seen them flying around at night in Castle Town." Link explained. Princess Celestia was very intrigued by this discovery, and at the same time, unnerved.

"I feel as if this creature passed through to Equestria, more Hyrulean creatures could cross over. Including the monsters and other terrible nightmares from the land that Equestria wouldn't be accustomed to facing." Link explained his theory to the Princess, stressing the importance of the situation. She closed her eyes, pondering the theory for a moment, thinking out the possible outcomes if such an event happened. "I'm afraid more creatures are already crossed over to Equestria." Link stated, making Princess Celestia's eyes shoot open. "You do?" She asked almost worriedly. "Yes, if the butterflies passed through it can't be a mere coincidence. We must be careful, and watch to make sure no more creatures are roaming around Equestria." Link told Celestia, with a serious tone in his voice Twilight wasn't used to.

Navi flew into Link's sight, grabbing his attention. "Yes Navi?" He asked, confused as to what she was doing. "You realize it's been, oh, I don't know? Nearly a week since we have seen or heard from Princess Zelda, and you don't seem very worried about her anymore!" Navi angrily pointed out to Link. He sighed, "I can't just mope about it nonstop, I have to keep my head high and keep working to find her." Link told the blue fairy. Princess Celestia drew her attention to the two. "Don't worry Link…" Princess Celestia comforted, "I feel as if we are getting close to finding your princess." Princess Celestia told the young boy, trying to assure him that Zelda would be okay. "Thank you Princess!" He thanked, smiling at the white alicorn. "Of course Link." She spoke again in her more calm and monotone voice.

Suddenly, the door flew open and in ran Applejack and Fluttershy. Fluttershy quickly closed the door behind her and ran over to Link's side, while Applejack ran over to Twilight. "Applejack! What's wrong?" Twilight asked worriedly as she seen the frightened look on her face. "We… seen a…" Applejack stopped, catching her breath. "Sorry, we ran here." Fluttershy added as she curled up in an empty chair. Link turned over to Fluttershy, petting her mane, "You okay Fluttershy? You look terrified, what's wrong?" He asked calmly, trying to make her feel better. "I am terrified!" She exclaimed in a quit yelling voice. "We seen a group of mysterious creatures in Everfree Forest, they were tall, some wielding clubs, some wielding bows. They had dark green skin and wore ragged armor." Link looked over to Applejack, knowing exactly what kind of creatures she was talking about. "I know what they are." He exclaimed, drawing everyone in the room's attention. "They are hostile monsters from Hyrule, Bulblins." He explained. "What do you propose we do Link?" Celestia asked as she stood up ready to follow his order. Link pondered on their situation for a moment, thinking of the best way to handle the problem. "I should be able to handle them myself, Bulblins aren't very bright creatures. Wait here." He told the group. Link ran up to his room, grabbing all of his equipment, strapping his sheath onto his back and grabbing his item bag. He gripped his sword and shield, ready to take on the threat heading into Ponyville.

Link approached the door to the outside, ready for a fight and was greeted by the sight of the gang of Bulblins approaching the town, with two tall Darknuts walking behind the group. Link, ready for the fight, charged ahead, his shield up covering his torso. The Bulblins noticed the young blond hero approach and they stepped into a fighting stance. The group of six Bulblins all surrounded Link, but didn't much get in his way. Link drove the Master Sword into one Bulblin's chest, making him instantly fall to the ground dead. With one down, the two archer Bulbins drew back their arrows and shot them at Link, who was facing away. Link heard the bows release the arrow and looked to see two crude arrows flying his way. Link rolled to the side, avoiding one and being slightly grazed by the other. Link ignored the slight pain as the arrow glided across his arm, breaking the skin and drawing blood.

Link pulled out his bow along with two arrows, which he drew back at once. He aimed at the two idiotic Bulblins and let go of the bow string. The arrows flew quickly and planted themselves in the foreheads of the Bulblins, killing the two archers. The other three Bulblins rushed towards him and link put his bow away, bringing out his sword and shield. Link rolled backwards as they thrusted their weapons towards him. As Link dodged the attack, he slashed one of the Bulblin's legs, causing them to fall onto the ground immobile. Link thrust his sword into one of the Bulblin's chest while he wasn't paying attention, and while his sword was still stuck in him, the last Bulbin approached rushed to Link. He kicked the charging Bulblin down while he unsheathed his sword from the chest of the dead creature and rushed to the Bulblin he had knocked down. Link drove his sword deep into the creature's flesh and as the Bulblin with the injured leg stood up ready to carry on, Link made a quick but violent slash through its body, finally stabbing it in the neck to kill it. Link turned around to see two Darknuts approach him. Link leaped away from them and reoriented himself to see the two clearly. Link pulled out the Ice Rod and shot a blast of icy magic to the two, only hitting one of them, but freezing the warrior solid. The other charged Link as fastly as he could and swung his heavy sword. Link rolled out of the way just before the sword hit the ground where the lad once stood. Link slashed his leg, forcing him to kneel and Link approached the Darknut from behind and stabbed him in the back, killing him. Link calmly approached the frozen darknut and gripped his sword with both hands, and drove the sword deep into the frozen enemy.

Link looked around him, looking at all of the dead creatures around him. He examined his blade, colored crimson in blood that dripped down the blade and stained the cement. Link slashed the sword downward to his side to somewhat shake off the blood from the blade. Suddenly, a dark purple and black hole formed in the sky, drawing Link's attention. The bodies evaporated and seemed to enter the hole. After the bodies were gone, the hole closed up and disappeared. Link sat down in the middle of the streets, exhausted from the battle (he forgot how tiring fighting groups of enemies were). The doors of the Golden Oak Library opened and out walks Twilight, Princess Celestia, Applejack, and Fluttershy.

"Impressive young hero." Princess Celestia told the lad. "Link! Are you okay?" Fluttershy asked worriedly as she ran to the exhausted hero's side. "Yeah… I'm just exhausted." He told the group as he rubbed his eyes. "You should really relax," Twilight told him. "I will once our meeting with the Princess is finished." He insisted. "Actually," Princess Celestia intervened, "you really should rest, I do believe I am now well informed on the matters at hand and I shall be in contact with Twilight and you in the upcoming days." She told him, in an attempt to rush things along. Link sighed, "I guess… if you insist Princess, I shall." "Oh! I know!" Fluttershy began, "There is a spa not too far! I bet you would love it." She told Link, offering a way for him to relax and unwind from his eventful morning. Link smiled, "Sounds lovely…" "You should go Link," Twilight insisted, "Princess Celestia and I will finish discussing a few things before she heads back to Canterlot and you can go unwind at the spa." "I'll even walk you there, I frequent the place." Fluttershy added. "Okay then, I'll go." Link told them as he stretched his physically tired body.

As Twilight and Celestia walked back into the library, and as Applejack headed back to her house, Link and Fluttershy began to walk to the spa house. The walk there was relatively silent, as neither one really had anything to say to one another. As they approached the Spa House, Link opened the door for Fluttershy chivalrously. She smiled as they walked in, charmed by Link's chivalry. They walked up to the desk; a female pony with light blue for and a pink mane stood behind the desk.

"Hello! I am Lotus, how may I help you?" Lotus asked as Fluttershy looked over to her. "My friend here wants to soak in the spa bath." Fluttershy told the Earth Pony. "Okey dokey!" She exclaimed with a smile on her face. "How much will it be?" Fluttershy asked as she pulled out a pouches with her mouth from what looked to be under her wing. "Twenty Bits!" The blue pony replied happily. "Wait Fluttershy," Link spoke up, "You don't have to spend money on me." "No, I insist! You deserve it!" Fluttershy told him, handing the amount of Bits to the Lotus. Despite feeling bad, Link smiled "Thank you Fluttershy." Link thanked her, somewhat awkwardly.

"Follow me!" Lotus told Link as she walked through a door to her right. Link followed her as Fluttershy waved bye, walking out of the spa. After a brief moment of walking, they approached another room with a giant bathtub. The bathtub had steam emitting from it and Link could see bubbles at the top. Link smiled as he seen the sight, not remembering the last time he had gotten to truly relax. Link walked up the stairs around the bathtub and Lotus spoke up "You need anything hun?" She asked Link as he sat his weaponry down. "No ma'am; I should be fine. Thank you!" Link informed the pony. "Okay then! Enjoy your soak!" She told Link as he walked out of the room. Link stripped his shirt off, along with his leggings. Link stretched as he threw his clothing to the side. He slowly submerged his body in the bath. Link smiled largely as his body relaxed in the hot, bubbly water. He let out a sigh of relief, as he felt truly relaxed for once in the past few months.

As Link closed his eyes, he heard something else in the water. Link, being used to having to watch out for harmful creatures, watched the shadow under the bubbly water. Suddenly, a pink blur popped up from the hot water, scaring him immensely. As Link could finally see what the blur was, he sighed as he seen the pink pony, wearing a snorkeling mask. "Pinkie?!" Link exclaimed as she looked at him unsurprised. "Yeah Link?" She asked in her usual happy demeanor. "What are you doing?" He asked, a little more calm now. "I was relaxing under the hot water, but I went too far underneath the water and couldn't breath through the tube anymore!" She explained, pointing to the tube on her snorkeling mask "Then the water rushed through the tube and I had to come back up for air!" She told Link, acting like he was the weird one here. He couldn't bare but to smile at her. "You're an oddball Pinkie" Link quietly spoke underneath his breath. Pinkie took off her snorkeling mask and rested back on the edge of the tub. "So how are things Linkie?" Pinkie asked in a sing-songy voice. Link chuckled, "Hectic, and yet I still haven't found Princess Zelda…" He told her in a more somber tone. "Oh! Hang in there buddy! I know you'll find her!" She affirmed, trying to make him happy. "Thanks Pinkie, I've tried to stay hopeful." He told her, trying to cheer up. Pinkie waded over to him, snuggling up against his arm. "I'm here for you Linkie!" She told him, trying to show she could be a true friend. "Thanks pinkie, that means a lot!" He told her, making her smile. Link's eyes felt heavy, and he slowly drifted off to sleep as pinkie cuddled against his arm.

Link woke up as Pinkie nudged his arm. "Link! This place is about to close!!" She told him as he slowly opened his eyes. "Ugh… how long was I asleep?" He asked, slowly getting out of the tub. "Uh… an hour or two?" She answered, not entirely sure about the question's answer. "Well, I must thank you for making this… interesting spa experience." Link told Pinkie, grabbing a towel and drying himself off. Pinkie giggled as she got out of the water and Link slipped his clothing back on. "I gotta run Link, I'll see ya later!" She told Link, dashing out of the room quickly. "Bye!" Link exclaimed as the door shut. Link smiled, thinking of how weird the pink pony was. Link grabbed the rest of his belongings, strapping his sword and shield on his back. He walked out of the door of the spa room, and began to make his way back to the Library.

Maybe tomorrow won't be nearly as eventful…