Dream or reality?

Chap 8 is here. This chapter is kinda both happy and angsty at the same time. I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda… (Stupid Nintendo)

The Phrase: "You conceited wretched human!" came from Nightmare from SoulCaliburII before the destined battle against Raphael.

I would like to congratulate the following people for guessing the phrase from the last chapter:

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Kariah

Link woke up early in the morning. He looked at Saria who was sleeping soundly on his bed. The scene that had occurred the previous day came flooding back into his mind. He shrugged it off and walked outside to his little balcony. He looked at the little village that had rejected him ever since he was a small kid, sleeping soundly, unaware of the conflict at hand. He stretched and walked back inside. He sat on a little table to contemplate the day's plan.

"Zelda said that she couldn't contact the sages and I can't beat MajoraGanon at my present state," he said to himself, "our best bet is to find all the sages and use their powers to seal him away. Nobody knows when he is going to strike next so we must be as quick as possible." Link stood up and strapped on his sword and shield.

"Where are you going?" asked a drowsy Navi who flew out of his hat.

Link gestured her to keep it down. "I'm going to see Darunia, we need the sage's help so I think its best if we do it as quickly as possible," he whispered.

"All right! Road trip!" Navi squealed

"Um…I'm sorry Navi but you are not going," Link said.

"WHAT!" Navi shouted which made Saria mumble something incoherently and turn around, falling asleep once again.

Link grabbed Navi by her tiny wings and took her outside. Once outside he let go of the little fairy, "Ok, now you can scream."

"That's not fair Link, we've been together since forever, why can't I go!" Navi shouted once more.

"Saria is still asleep and I don't want her getting involve. So I think it's best if you stay and watch over her until I come back," Link simply said.

"What about Zero and Zelda? Are they going?" Navi asked.

"Yes, I need them," Link replied.

"Hmm a day without Zero…," she pondered for a second, "Ok, I'll stay!"

"Perfect! We should be back by sunset," Link said.

"Take care of yourself Link!" Navi said as Link waved and left for Saria's house.

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Zelda woke up and looked at Zero who was still sleeping in a little corner of the room. She smiled to herself before standing up and stretching a bit. Her bed was twice the size of Saria's but she preferred hers, it was very soft.

She looked at the little kitchen and decided to test her cooking skills. Her father never let her cook before, saying, "That's what we have servants for." She always snuck into the castle kitchen late at night to practice her cooking nonetheless. The only problem was that she never had anyone to try her cooking so she never really knew if it was good or not.

As she prepared breakfast she thought about her father. He was gone and so was everyone else who lived in the castle, all because she was too weak to stop Ganondorf. A small tear fell from her face but she quickly wiped it off. She knew she couldn't give in now. She had to move on.

"Everything is going to be all right Zelda," said a voice from behind her.

Zelda quickly turned around and there stood Zero with a serious face, "Zero, you are awake?" she nervously asked.

Zero said nothing; instead he walked towards her and wrapped his arms around her. Zelda was a bit startled but returned his embrace.

"I will defeat MajoraGanon, I will avenge your father. So don't cry anymore Zelda, I don't think your father would like to see you like this," Zero whispered.

Zelda closed her eyes and tighten her grip, "Thank you Zero," she whispered back. Zero smiled and let go but kept his arms on her shoulders and looked at her, "Whom are we dealing with? A guy with a skin condition wearing a really stupid looking mask? I think we can win hands down, besides, you got me," he grinned. Zelda giggled and wiped her tears.

"Now, where is the food?" Zero asked looking around.

Zelda looked at him, "how do you know there's food?" she asked with a puzzled face.

Zero pointed at his nose, "My buddy here doesn't lie," he replied which made Zelda giggled again.

"It'll be done in a little bit," she said.

Zero crossed his arms and sat on the table, "please hurry, I haven't eaten since yesterday," he moaned.

"Oh my! Since yesterday! You poor thing!" Zelda said sarcastically which made Zero laugh.

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"Hey guys!" Link said as he entered the little house.

"Good morning Link, you are just in time, I just finished breakfast," Zelda said while placing a plate full of cucco eggs and bacon in front of Zero. He stared at it like a lion that stalks its prey.

"Sounds good," Link replied as he took a seat next to Zero.

Zelda came with a second plate and placed it in front of Link, "I hope you like it," she smiled.

"Thanks Zel," Link smiled back.

"Link…?" Zero spoke.

"Yes…Zero?" Link replied with a worried face.

"Are you gonna finish that?" he said pointing at the food in front of Link.

"Why are you asking me? You haven't even started yours," he said with a confused face.

"Well because…I know I'll still be hungry after I eat this," Zero said.

"Please, I bet you can't even eat it completely," Link stated.

"I can eat it faster than you, that's for sure," Zero shot back.

Link stared at Zero, "Is that a challenge?"

"Bring it on skirt boy," Zero said in a mocking manner.

"Oh that's it you are going down!" Link shouted.

"Guys please, stop that," Zelda pleaded but to no avail.

Both teenagers ate like their lives depended on it. Neither showed any signs of getting full and so they continued.

Zelda sighed, "Boys…"

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"Man, that's good eating," Zero said while rubbing his stomach.

"You said it," Link agreed.

"Of course, it's a shame you lost Link," Zero said with a hint of pity.

"WHAT!" Link shouted, "No way! You lost!"

"Whatever you say skirt boy," Zero replied.

"Both of you stop it!" Zelda ordered.

"He started it," Link pointed at Zero.

Zelda whacked Link in the head with a deku stick.

"Oww, that was uncalled for," Link whined.

Zero started laughing his butt off which only earned another whack in the head by Zelda.

"Oww," Zero whined while rubbing his head.

"Now you two start acting your ages," Zelda barked.

"Yes m'am," both Zero and Link replied in unison.

An awkward silence swept through the room until Zero broke it.

"So where are we headed to?" he asked.

"We are heading to Death Mountain," Link replied.

"Death Mountain? Sounds nice," Zero said with a hint of sarcasm.

"It'll take about three hours to reach Kakariko village which it's on the base of the mountain. Think you are up to it Zero?" Zelda asked.

"Of course! Three hours is nothing," Zero said waving his hand in the air.

"All right then, we are off," Link said.

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Zero was awestruck the moment he saw the Hyrule field. It stretched as far as he could see, full of grass and trees. The sky was very blue and the breeze was soothing too. Being a city boy, Zero wasn't used to seeing big fields. The only green scenery he knew was the little forest near his home.

"This place is awesome," he said while staring at the horizon.

Link and Zelda lived here their whole life so to them it was just normal. "Link, I want to make a stop first," Zelda spoke.

Link looked at her and raised an eyebrow, "Where do you want to go?" he asked.

Zelda lowered her gaze, "Hyrule castle," she whispered.

Zero snapped out of his gaze and stared at Zelda, "you mean the castle with the long nosed-green skin-mask wearing- idiot!" he shouted.

"We can't fight him the way we are now," Link said, "so why do you want to go there?"

"I want to see if the people are ok," Zelda spoke, "They are my people Link, I need to see if they are ok," She looked at him with a sad face which made Link give in.

"Ok, but remember, for all we know the people might be dead and we can't waste too much time either," Link said.

Zelda nodded and Zero just shrugged. It was decided.

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After their three-hour trek through the field they had arrived at the drawbridge that led to Hyrule market. The bridge was destroyed so the three entered the market with caution. As soon as they stepped foot in the market they knew they shouldn't have. The sight before them was something they would never forget. The houses were all destroyed and bodies were lying all over the ground. Soldiers, women, and even children died in the hands of MajoraGanon. Never in Link's life had he come across a terrible sight. Zelda grasped Zero's shirt and looked away, tears flowing from her face. Zero hugged Zelda while Link just stayed staring in a shocked state.

"Some things are better left unknown," MajoraGanon said, as he appeared hovering in the sky, "What is it like to know these people died because you were too weak to defend them. Guilt must be coursing all over your body right now."

"YOU BASTARD!" Link took out his bow and shot three arrows at him but MajoraGanon simply waved his hand and the arrows bounced off an invisible field. Zelda ran towards Link, "Link calm down, you said so yourself, we can't fight him the way we are now." Link lowered his bow but kept his eyes on MajoraGanon.

"What use is it to attack me if you know that you are like a mouse at the mercy of a cat?" MajoraGanon laughed and turned to Zero, "You know why I am here, don't you Zero?"

Zero took a step back, "What are you talking about?"

"You haven't forgotten what we talked about last night, did you?" MajoraGanon asked.

Link and Zelda turned back to face Zero. "What is he talking about?" Zelda asked.

Zero realized that he was referring to his dream. "That can't be! It was only a dream, it wasn't real!" he shouted.

"What is the difference between a dream and reality?" MajoraGanon asked.

"You are making no sense at all!" Zero replied.

MajoraGanon laughed, "You still have a long way to go chosen one."

"What do you mean by that?" Zelda asked.

"I believe you know the answer to that princess," MajoraGanon replied. He looked back at Link, "Do not fear Hero, I won't kill you now. In fact you are no use to me but I will let you retrieve your little toy sword and gather up your little sage friends. Face me when you feel ready but you," he pointed to Zero, "you will be a huge asset to the downfall of Hyrule, I'll keep an eye on you," with that MajoraGanon disappeared into the darkness.

Link dropped down on the floor and let out a huge sigh, "What did he mean by that?" he asked Zero whom only shrugged.

"I have no idea and frankly, I don't care," Zero made his way back to the bridge, "We should leave; this place gives me the creeps."

Link nodded and started walking towards Zero before Zelda grabbed his arm. Link looked at Zelda for a moment.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"Zero mentioned something about a dream, I think I know what this is about but I think it's better to talk about this later," Zelda replied.

Link nodded and continued to walk towards Zero. Zelda looked back at the market, "Goddesses help us," she whispered.

The three companions left the Market to their next destination Kakariko village. The rest of the trip was silent.

A/N: well that's done. See what I mean? All happy in the beginning and then BAM! All sad. Anyway, plz R&R.

Hasta Luego!