Chapter Ten: It's Time to Take it to the Next Step

In the morning when they wake up, Malon asked him if he indeed loves her. Link was going to respond to her by making love to her again, but the Sheik called from outside for everyone to come out. Link and Malon, who were all naked, dressed themselves as quickly as possible. Before they were about to leave, Link gave her a big kiss on the lips, and Malon smiled at him.

About a month has passed. Link and Malon didn't hide their love anymore as they gave themselves kisses in public every once in a while. Zelda is more jealous than ever. Link doesn't care about her anymore. They have progressed a lot in the finding of more information. Apparently, their surroundings are all in isolation.

One day as they were traveling along, it got dark very quickly. The crew was walking around. Suddenly, the sun set rather quickly. Instead of a moon rising, they saw Majora's Mask rising.
The Majora's Mask came closer and closer. It gave a terrifying laughter.

Majora's Mask said, "You thought you killed us all, but you were wrong. Nobody kills Majora. That big bomb of yours was a total failure. Here, let me show you why it did not work."

Majora's Mask disappeared, and a picture in the sky appeared. It showed what happened when the crew left the Temple of Time. Ganon continued to crush Majora onto the floor until the floor dented. As Ganon was about to give a big stab to Majora, he backed his elbow into the wall, and broke the wall down. On the other side, the huge bomb was seen, and it was close to exploding. From fear, Ganon shrunk back to Ganondorf. He alarmed Majora of the situation. Majora shrunk back to Majora's Mask. Majora's Mask told Ganondorf to let it rest on his face. Majora's Mask also told him to hold the Triforce in his hand, because that's the only thing that could save them was the power of the Triforce. The bomb exploded, and the Hyrule kingdom blew up into smithereens. The Hyrule castle blew up into pieces. The Temple, all was blown, and a black smoke covered everything. Then, the screen made a close up to the Temple. The Triforce was protecting Majora's Mask and Ganondorf in a yellow shield. The Sheik's theory that everything would be destroyed was proven false when the Triforce had the ability to withstand the nuclear explosion, and protect these two villains. Now, Majora's Mask appeared again in the sky.

Majora's Mask vainly, "You see. You can destroy everything except one thing. The Triforce is the goddesses' insignia. How could you have failed to realize that you can destroy the Triforce. It has been the legend that has lasted for so many years. Oh yes, too many years have passed. Only the Majora tribe was the last people to pass on the legend. From then on, the future generations have forgotten to pass on that knowledge, and even the wisest of them all Rauro wasn't able to remember it. Yes, I know all your names. I'm the omniscient mask. There is the wounded Sheik, that fat boy Darunia, the little midget Saria, the titillating fish Princess Ruto, the ever virgin Gerudo sage Nabooru, Impa, Zelda's little nanny, there is that royalty my butt, Zelda, that's some farm girl who has no value, and last but not least, the Hero of Time. Oh no! I'm going to run away because I don't want to die. Ha, Ha, Ha! You got lucky. But your luck is going to run out real soon."

Darunia interrupted, "You don't call me a fat boy. We can tell you haven't received a lot of love in your life. The first time you'll ever receive one, you'll just get a heart attack, and make us all happy."

Link told him to let Majora's Mask finish.

Majora's Mask continued, "Ha, Ha, Ha! That was so funny! That is so funny, I'm just going to fall on this ground laugh myself to death."

The crew in unison, "No!"

Majora's Mask with a silent laughter, "Calm down, my bitter enemies. Are you so foolish that you don't realize that this is just an image? I'm really resting in a nice comfortable chair along with Ganondorf. Well, Ganondorf is giving the time to a couple of gorgeous Gerudo ladies, but nevertheless, we are in a big gigantic palace. If you don't find us, you're all blind. We'll be waiting for you. Meanwhile, I'll be playing marbles. Hey farm girl, have ten bottles of milk. You are going to need it. Have fun finding us. Ha, Ha, Ha!"

Majora's Mask disappeared.

Now, it is certain that the Sheik's plan has failed, and that a huge palace is the destination. Everyone is getting ready for battle back at the houses. Malon has been fainting, and very hungry. Malon has also revealed that she has not had a period in a while. She suspects that she's pregnant. Even Majora's Mask knew she is pregnant before anyone did. Everyone pointed to Link as being the future father. Link did not object, and is happy when he heard the news of Malon being pregnant. There is one little problem with this development. Now, Malon can't go with the crew to save Hyrule. Some members have to stay with her to accompany her during her pregnancy. Link, with this news, did not want to take part in the battle to save Hyrule. But, he is the Hero of Time, and the crew cannot afford to not have him in the group. The crew decides who are the three to stay with Malon. They are Zelda, Saria, and Princess Ruto. The rest are to embark on this journey to save Hyrule.

It is the last night before embarking on the journey. Link and Malon are together in the same bed. Link caresses Malon's red hair for the last times. Malon is going to miss him a lot. Malon trusts that Link will not fail in his mission, and that he will be back when she already had her baby. Malon wants to assure Link that she is always going to be praying for him throughout all these days that he isn't going to be with her. Malon gives Link a necklace that she wears around her neck. Malon wants Link to wear it as a symbol that she will be with him at all times in spirit. Link kisses Malon's belly because that's where the baby is.

In the morning, everyone is getting ready to embark on the journey. The travelers are saying goodbye to those who are staying. Zelda pretends to stay asleep because she doesn't want to say goodbye to Link. Saria, Princess Ruto, and Malon wish them all luck. Link gives Malon a goodbye kiss. Saria and Princess Ruto console Malon who is crying because Link left.