"I think he's dead," whispered Blue as he watched Link lie motionless on the bed. "He hasn't moved in two whole days!"

Green nodded, "He hasn't even twitched or rolled over."

"No!" sniffled Red, "I don't want him to be dead!"

"He's not dead!" sighed Vio. These guys are morons! "Look. He's still breathing!"

"Oh, yeah," smiled Red relieved.

"But maybe he's dying," added Blue. "Maybe…"

"Oh, would you just shut up?!" shouted Vio. "You're scaring Red! Besides, his vitals are stable. Look. He has eleven hearts now. He should be fine." Vio tapped the Sheikah slate.

"What is that thing?" asked Red.

"Ancient technology," replied Vio studying the slate, "You wouldn't understand."

"It's great to have you back!" said Green sarcastically.

Vio shrugged his shoulders and continued tapping the device.

Red, who had lost interest in the slate, decided to climb on the bed to check on the older hero. He worriedly laid his head on Link's chest. "Guys, I can't hear his heart beat. Maybe…he is dead!"

Link's eyes flew open as he leaped in the air sending Red falling to the floor. Luckily, he landed on Blue. In a blink, Link's sword was drawn and waiting for action. He looked around the room and exhaled. "Don't do that! Geez, Kid, I could have killed you!"

"I…I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! I thought you were dead."

"Well obviously, he's not. Will you get off me now!" shouted Blue.

Link sheathed his sword and lifted Red in the air giving Blue some relief. He gently sat him on the bed and put an arm around him. "It's okay, Red. I didn't mean to yell at you. I just…well…I was afraid. Look, Red, I don't always sleep so soundly. I only do that when I know I'm somewhere safe. You just startled me."

"Is that why you've slept for two days?" asked Red drying some tears.

"Two days? Wow! I must have been tired." Link felt his stomach growl. "Guess I'm hungry too."

Green walked over to the cooking pot and brought back a plate with an omelet and a loaf of wheat bread. "Here you go. We've already eaten this morning. We were hoping you'd wake up before it got cold."

"Thanks," said Link scarfing down the food in mouthfuls. "So, what have you been up to while I've been sleeping?"

"I've been training Sugar!" said Red. "Well, with Blue's help that is." Blue's chest puffed out with a little pride.

Green spoke up next, "I've been practicing sword fighting."

"Good," said Link with a mouthful, "We'll have to spar later, so you can show me what you've learned."

Green smiled enthusiastically.

"Pondo let me look through his cookbooks," said Vio. "You can thank 'me' for the omelet."

"I'm impressed. It's delicious," said Link swallowing the last mouthful.

"Also," Vio continued, "I added some recipes to your Sheikah slate for future reference." He handed the device to Link and said, "You're welcome."

Link blinked surprised and said, "Uh, thanks. I can't believe you all stayed out of trouble for two whole days."

"Well, not exactly," said Red. "You see, Blue tried riding a snowball down the hill while we were…"

"Okay, Red," said Blue cupping his hand over Red's mouth, "We don't want to bother Link with to many details."

"Well, now that you're all safe and back together, we'll be leaving for Kakariko Village."

Vio looked heartbroken, "We're leaving—so soon?"

"Why are we going there?" asked Red.

"My friend, Impa, may know a way to get you guys back home."

"It's time we get back to our Hyrule," said Green.

"When do we leave?" asked Vio quietly.

"The sooner the better. When can you be ready?"

Everyone looked at each other. Finally, Green spoke up, "Give us ten minutes."

Blue leaned over and whispered to Vio, "Is it just me or does it feel like he's ready to get rid of us?"

Vio shrugged. As everyone started scrambling around the cabin to prepare for the journey, the purple clad boy snuck outside. Once the preparations had been made, everyone met in front of the cabin—everyone except Vio that is!

"Where's Vio," asked Green watching Red use Blue as a stepladder.

"Beats me," grunted Blue as Red stepped on his nose. "Watch it, will ya?!"

"Sorry!" said Red swinging his leg over Sugar's neck.

"Everybody ready? We need to head back to the Rin Oyaa Shrine by the Snowfield Stable."

"Vio's not here," reported Green.

"Why am I not surprised?" mumbled Link. "You guys stay with the horse. I'll find him."

"Vio!" shouted Link walking around the cabin. "Oh, Pondo! Have you seen Vio?"

As the man rolled more snow into a ball and patted it down, he winked at Link and nodded slightly in the direction of a tall tree.

Link looked up and saw Vio clinging to the branches. "Come on, Vio! We have to leave now!"

"I don't want to go! I want to stay here," shouted the purple clad boy.

Pondo stopped patting his giant snowball. A sadness reflected in his eyes. "Vio, you know…"

"I want to stay here!"

"But why?" asked Pondo scratching his bushy hair. "Don't you like being with your brothers? You're a part of them. They aren't whole without you."

"Yeah, but I feel safe here. Can't I stay with you—where it's safe?"

"Kiddum, it's like I said before. Nowhere is safe! People like you make it safe. Don't get me wrong. I wish you could stay. But your world needs you and so do your brothers. What would Red think, if you stayed here?"

The young boy hung his head and sighed, "He'd be heartbroken. Fine. I'll go." Vio slid down the trunk and walked over to Pondo. The small boy wiped his eyes with the back of his sleeve as Pondo hugged him. Vio sniffled and slowly traipsed towards the cabin.

"Wait!" shouted Pondo. "Before you go, I want to give you something." The man entered the cabin and returned with a book. "Here," he said handing it to Vio, "I noticed how much you liked reading my cookbooks, so I thought you might enjoy this for a change. It may come in handy."

Vio read the title aloud, "Wilderness Handbook." He threw his arms around Pondo. "Thank you."

As Vio ran to meet up with the others, Link said, "Thanks for everything, Pondo."

"Don't mention it. Good bye, Kiddums! And good luck!"

"Good bye, Pondo." Link took Sugar's reigns and led her through the snow filled trail. After a while, the group arrived safely at the Snowfield Stable.

"Link, I'm starting to get cold," said Red shivering.

"Hang in there," said Link throwing his own cloak around the lad. "We'll all be warm before you know it."

"Welcome back to the finest stable in all of…"

Link interrupted, "Yeah, yeah, all of Hyrule. We get it. I just need to board the horse."

"But of course!" said the stable master. Although his words were as smooth as butter, the stable master's eyes shot daggers into Link. "I'll have an attendant give her the best of care."

"Thanks," said Link slightly bowing and with a sarcastic tone said, "and I will mention your 'hospitable' service to everyone I meet."

The stable master beamed with pride and said, "Be sure to give them my name—Varke!"

"Of course!"

While Link was taking care of Sugar's stable arrangements, Red stroked the mane of his beloved horse. "I'm going to miss you! I will think of you every night! And I'll say a prayer for you."

"It's just a horse, Red," said Vio frowning.

"She's not just a horse. She's special."

"How?"

"She saved my life—our lives, actually.

"Link saved your life."

"Yeah, but she helped. Be good, Sugar. I'll see you again." Red kissed her muzzle, and the attendant took her away.

"All right," said Link, "Let's do this. Everyone, hold on tight to my belt. And don't let go! Next stop, Kakariko Village."

Vio watched curiously as Link tapped on the Sheikah slate. Blue gripped the belt for dear life. Red looked as if he were in his own world. Green waited patiently.

"Hey, wait," shouted Red. "I forgot something!" He let go of Link's belt and ran towards the stable.

"Red!" shouted Link as his hand grabbed at the small boy, but it was too late. The blue aura lifted the group into the air. And in a flash, they disappeared.

Thank you everyone for reading and following my story. And thank you for your precious reviews. They are my golden treasures. Here's this week's chapter—a little earlier than usual. Right now, we are transitioning into the next part of the story where the four sword heroes start training to survive the wild. I can't wait! I'm so excited about is going to happen on the great plateau. Soon, Link is going to take them to the Shrine of Resurrection, and then…Let me stop right there. Don't want to spoil it. Oh, I can't wait!