Note: The Legend of Zelda belongs to Nintendo. Shadow Echo, Emerald Moon, and Johnson Beckett belong to me, GlassSuicune. I also own the 'Oh sweet pineapples' phrase. Please enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 10: Beginning of a Long Journey.

Deep within the depths of the ocean, a sword lay tangled in the seaweed. There was no rust on it. Its blade was perfectly silver and its purple hilt and its jewels were in pristine condition. Clearly, nothing could harm it. Yet it called out for rescue.

"Awaken me."

The blade began glowing intensely.

"Awaken me!"

The jewels began pulsing a dim glow.

"AWAKEN ME!!!"

Emerald's eyes shot open. She looked around the small bedroom, then shrugged and went back to sleep.

"You didn't get the message, did you?"

It was the female voice. Emerald opened her eyes again. "What message?" she asked groggily.

"Oh sweet pineapples, are you THAT dense? You and Shadow must leave here! You now have the Phantom Hourglass so you can go anyway!"

"Um.... If you say so. Shady, wake up!"

Shadow shot up like a rocket and smashed into the top bunk bed. "Ow, my head..." he groaned. "Okay voice, why do we have to leave?" Emerald asked.

"Leave?! Why?!"

"See? Even Shady here wants an explanation!"

A long sigh could be heard from the voice.

"You must find the Master Sword."

Shadow and Emerald looked at each other. "I'll go get dressed..." Shadow said sleepily, "I hate these pajamas anyways." He walked out of the room carrying his typical attire. Emerald slid off her bed and looked through the jungle of a dresser, trying to find her clothes. Shadow made it look so easy...

At long last Emerald found her usual attire and proceeded to get dressed. "Bye bye, nightgown!" she cried victoriously. The voice grunted. Once she was fully dressed, Emerald carefully pulled the Phantom Hourglass out of the small drawer and put it in her bag.

Emerald also grabbed the Phantom Sword from underneath the bottom bunk bed, grabbed her bow and quiver, and walked out of the room. Shadow was outside waiting. The two then walked outside the house and into the backyard to get Paul. The dark brown horse was happy to see his master, and his sky blue eyes showed it.

Shadow got the reins and saddle on Paul and climbed on top of him. Emerald walked to the metal gate and unlocked it, allowing Paul to pass through. Once he and his rider were out, Emerald closed and locked it. She then climbed on top of Paul herself.

Paul then walked towards the gate leading out of Hyrule City. "Hey! Kids, what're you doing?" cried...Johnson? Shadow had Paul turn around so they could face Johnson, who was riding a tan coloured horse while leading a white one. "We're... we're leaving." Emerald replied, not expecting any positive feedback.

"I figured as much. And, since I had swore to protect you kids no matter what and you two are obviously going to go wherever even if I say no, I decided I'll just come with you! See, aren't I clever?"

Shadow and Emerald stared at Johnson. While they were glad they could go, they had to wonder where this man's brain was. "Now Emerald, why not hop aboard the Majesty express?" Johnson joked, having the white horse walk closer to Emerald. Emerald shrugged and slid off Paul, before climbing on top of Majesty.

"Okay, onwards to adventure!" Johnson shouted. As they walked out, the Phantom Hourglass floated out of Emerald's bag and went in front of the three ( six if you count the horses). It turned upside down and sand began falling.

"I've given you only a day, so don't delay."

It was Bellum. Johnson was trying to figure out where the voice was coming from. "Voice outta nowhere? That's strange." he muttered. "Trust me Johnny, stick with us and you'll get very used to strange." Emerald informed him. "We better get moving." Shadow told everyone. They all began riding towards the forest.

Emerald looked behind her and saw that a yellow bubble enveloped Hyrule City. Where it was from, she wasn't sure. Turning her attention back in front of her, Emerald began wondering where they were supposed to go. The voice never said anything, perhaps she herself didn't know either.

When they finally made it into the forest, a raven began following them, but they didn't notice it. The night-sky hid the raven from all sight, and it was as silent as death. Another raven joined it, and both Shadow and Emerald felt strange, like something had burst out of them but was still miraculously connected to them.

The ravens continued following the small party as they went deeper into the forest. They eyed Shadow and Emerald with an eerie interest. "Won't Master be glad to see them?" the first raven asked. "Very pleased." the second replied.

Note: Yay, here's zero effort Chapter 10... I tried, but my inspiration's running a little dry. I don't think I'll update next week, I need to take a break so I can get some things figured out and all. I apologize, but I'm really stumped and updating with little inspiration is killing my story. I think a week's break is all I need ( hopefully). See you in awhile.