Link carried Midna down the rocky pathway with ease. "Weak ankles, huh?" he asked her.

"Yeah," she averted her gaze with a small smile. "It's a curse." she chuckled.

'Well, as soon as we get something to eat, you're walking the rest of the way." the hero said, causing the imp to grumble.

"Hey look!" Link pointed towards a town that surrounded a large castle. "There's Castle Town! I know a friend who runs a bar there. C'mon!"

As they made their way there, they walked towards an underground bar. But as they went to enter, they noticed a sign on the top of the door that indicated that animals and creatures weren't allowed.

"Well, I got a solution to that," Midna smirked, causing Link to raise an eyebrow.

"You do?"

The imp nodded. "Observe, light dweller." she said as she gave a mischievous grin before twirling around to morph into the shape of a young woman with short brown hair that curled to the side, green eyes, orange pants and a white shirt.

"Huh, neat." Link remarked, before they made their way into the bar.


"Well! Link, dearie!" the bar owner exclaimed. She was an old woman, no doubt in her forties, with tanned skin and orange hair. "Looks like you have a pretty little friend! So, what will it be?"

Link cleared his throat. "Hi Telma! Er… We'll have two specials. Is that alright, dear?"

Midna, in her disguise, blinked her eyes flirtatiously. "Oh whatever you say, pumpkin. You know what I like."

The hero feigned a bashful laugh. "We're on a date." he told Telma who gave a teasing look.

"Aw! Why didn't you tell me about this young lady? Well, don't you lovebirds worry now. I'll have my new cook make up something extra special!" she said as she walked away towards the kitchen behind the counter.

As soon as she left, the two bursted out into laughter.

Link wiped his eyes and grinned. "Alright. Now, this was a pretty good idea."

"When will you realize that all my ideas are good ones?" Midna smiled, leaning back in her chair casually.

The hero rested his chin on his hands and pouted. "Well, that's funny. I thought going out into the forest alone, being chased by Wolfos', lying to me to take you back to your realm, were all pretty bad ideas!"

Midna rolled her eyes. "Well, sure, anything sounds bad when you put it that way!"

Telma returned with two plates in her hands. "Two specials for the happy couple! Enjoy!" she said as she yet again walked away.

Midna stuck a tongue out at the mere sight of the food and got up from her chair. Link gave a confused look. "Where are you going?" he asked.

"Just gonna slip in and have a word with the chef."

"You're gonna get us kicked out."

Midna leaned on the table. "Please," she ran a hand through her hair. "With this disguise, I'm invisible!" she smirked before walking into the kitchen.

Link rolled his eyes and went back to eating his meal.


But then, as he did, Cia and Dark happened to arrive and sit at a table right behind the hero.

"We've been walking around in circles," Cia groaned. "That is the last time we take directions from a squirrel! I should have done away with Midna myself when I had the chance!"

Link's eyes widened and he started coughing on his meal. Dark pouted. "Hm, you should really stop beating yourself up about that."

Cia scowled and bended the fork in her hand with ease.

"Uh oh, I'll get you another one, Cia." Dark assured as he turned towards Link's direction. "Hey, you gonna use that fork?" Link shook his head and lifted up the fork nervously. "Hey, don't I know you?"

Link scratched the back of his nervously. "Um, I don't think so…"

"Dueled you in the Water Temple? No? Well, how about in the Dark World, I was sent to battle someone a lot like you. Was that you? No? C'mon you gotta help me out here, pal!"

"Er… Look, I don't think we've ever … I've gotta go!" Link said as he stumbled off to warn Midna.

Dark grinned. "Hey, don't worry, I'll think off it."


Meanwhile, in the kitchen…

"Look, all I'm saying is that this food looks iffy." Midna said to the cook who was grumpily chopping some pumpkins. "And I'm the only one who thinks that. I'm sure."

Link peeked into the kitchen frantically. "Midna!"

Midna didn't hear him. "So, I'm just here to make sure that you'll take the main course up a notch!"she instructed the cook who was now gritting his teeth.


Back in the dining room...

"Is there anything on this menu that isn't related to Ordon?!" Cia asked, inspecting the menu.

"Hold on, I'll go ask the chef." Dark offered as he got up from his chair.


Back to the kitchen…

"It's a simple question," Midna said as Link pulled her away. "Is there or is there not anything edible on this menu?" she finished as Link finally got her away.

Link noticed Dark walking towards the kitchen and rushingly pushed Midna into the storage room. "Hey, I didn't ask about dessert yet!" the disguised imp complained.

"Hey pal, what's your policy? I'm making special orders." Dark said, leaning on the table.

"Alright, buster! That's it! You want a special order? Then you make it! I quit!" the cook exclaimed as he started throwing his belongings into a small suitcase. "I try, I try! There's just no respect for anyone with vision! So, there's nothing I can do about it!" he said before walking out despite Dark's attempts to stop him.

"Ordering!" Telma called from the door. "Two bowls of hot pumpkin soup…."

"No, no wait…" Dark tried to explain, despite the fact that the woman kept on talking.

"Three glasses of Ordon milk, Four slices of Ordon cheesecake, and a large steak in the shape of a goat."

The shadow raised an eyebrow at the strange orders. "You got all that, honey?" Telma asked nicely.

"Got it, ma'am!" he replied as he got to work.

"What's going on?" Midna asked as Link tried to open a small hatch in the storage room.

"There's no time to explain, we gotta get out of here!"

Cia tapped her long nails on the table, impatiently. "What is he doing in there?" she asked as she got up to walk into the kitchen.

"Come on!" Link said, as he gestured towards the hatch he had finally opened.

"In a minute! I'm still hungry!"

"No! Midna!" the hero called before the disguised imp walked out.

"Okay, I'll make it simple for you," Midna ordered the new chef. "I'll have a Cuckoo egg omelette with toast. Got it?"

"Can do!" Dark replied, obviously not recognizing Midna's voice as she walked out.

Link sneaked out of the storage room but quickly hid as soon as he saw Cia walk in. "What's taking so long? She asked, with her hand on her hip.

"Order up!" Dark called, pressing a bell.

Cia clenched her fists. "Dark! What are you doing?"

"Kinda busy here."

The sorceress growled at her servant's stupidity, but sighed. "Oh well. While you're at it make me the special! And no Ordon related things!" she ordered before walking out.

"Alrighty!"

Midna walked in just at that moment. "Y'know what? On second thought, make my omelette a meat pie!"
Cia walked in yet again. "Dark, can I order the potatoes as a side dish?"

"Well, we'll have to charge you full price." Cia growled as she exited.

Midna entered. "Hey, I'll have potatoes at my side!"

"You got it." Dark said. "There will be cheese on those potatoes."

He said that as Cia just entered. "Thank you, Dark. Cheddar, will be good." She exited.

"Alright! Spicy cheesy potatoes."

"Spicy yes, cheese no." Midna said.

Dark rolled his eyes. "Okay, no cheese."

"No, I want the cheese!" Cia reminded.

"Cheese in?"

"Cheese, me no likey!"

"Cheese out?"

"Cheese in!"

The shadow huffed. "Oh come on! Make up your mind!"

"Okay, okay, on second thought," Midna peeked into the room.

Cia peeked in at that moment to say, "Make my potatoes a salad." in unison with Midna. She gave a confused look at the new voice. But, quickly shrugged it off and headed back to her table.

Link exited the kitchen and noticed Cia and Midna both at their seats, reading their menus. He leaned over towards Telma and whispered something, causing her to say, "Don't worry, honey. We do that all the time." she said as she walked away.

Cia looked across her menu to give a confused look at the girl sitting across her. But before she could examine her any further, her thoughts were cut through with a loud, "HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FROM ALL OF US TO YOU!" sung by a huge crowd of people.

Link quickly pulled Midna away, while Cia crossed her arms grumpily.

Dark chuckled as he entered the dining room with a large cake. "It's your birthday!"