Disclaimer: Um, FANfiction? Lois and Tovia are property of me-yrvjmovsaau... However, any familiar characters are NOT.

A/N: ^.^ Once more, thank you Kay. We got this out JUST in time! Going with the usual monthly update! Yay! Working on the new chapter now. Sorry, Kay and I got into a TS RP.

"Ready to head out?" Link asked, drying his hair off with a towel.

Tovia handed him a bag. "Here, we're going to need this."

"What is it?" He peered into it to see the contents were bombs.

Lois smirked. "Barnes gave us two for the price of one and to tell any friends of ours. We're going to need them."

"How do you know that?" he asked, putting the bomb bag into his magic pouch.

"Well, uh…"

Lois dryly cut Tovia off. "One of these Bulbin things threw a bomb towards us but it hit the rocks and a huge boulder fell right behind blocking the path to the northern field."

Link stared at them in amazement. "You two really caused a lot of trouble when you guys got out of Castle Town, didn't you?"

Tovia smacked his arm playfully. "You're one to talk! You blew up Barnes's bomb storehouse!"

"Yeah, smooth move, Mr. Hero."

"Hey, it was an accident!" he defended.

"You lit the fucking parasite on fire!" Midna's voice called from inside his shadow.

"Well excuse me, Midna!"

"If you ever say that again, I will strangle you," she hissed.

"Mr. Link! WAAAAAAIT!" a voice called out urgently.

As Link stopped Epona, Tovia and Lois craned their necks back to see who could possibly be calling their friend. Their mouths dropped open and their eyes widened in disbelief.

"No fucking way," they murmured in unison.

"What's the matter?" Link asked, hearing them.

Lois whipped her head back towards him. "QUICK, LET'S ABANDON THE HORSE AND HIDE BEFORE HE FINDS US!"

Tovia gulped, "Too late."

"Greetings, Mr. Link!" a man in a white outfit, sandals, and red hat popped his head out in front of Epona.

"How the hell did he get there?" Lois shouted in horror.

"Oh, hello Miss Lois and Mr. Tovia!" he greeted happily, nodding.

Tovia gave him a reluctant smile, "Hey there… Postman."

Nobody in Castle Town knew his real name and he refused to hand it out. In all of Hyrule there was but one postman that got the job done. He was everywhere at any time. He was also the only Hylian to be so dedicated to their job that he'd cross a monster-infested field with short shorts and a backpack full of letters.

The two city friends had an irrational fear of him. If they thought about him before bed, they'd end up having horrible nightmares.

"How do you know my name?" Link asked him, surprised.

"I know everyone's name!"

"That's a bit discomforting…"

"Tell us about it," Lois whispered.

"I have a letter for you today! Two letters, in fact!" he hummed a little tune as he held them out. Link extended his arm and took the red-enveloped letters.

He stared at them and looked up at the postman. "Oh, uh, thanks."

"You're welcome! Oh, Miss Lois, there is also a letter for you from a Mr. Luis." He handed her a red envelope.

Nayru, does everyone use the same damn envelopes? Link thought as he watched her rip it open without thanks.

"Well, my business is included," Postman growled out irritably, annoyed that the young woman hadn't so much as glanced at him. "Onward to mail…" He ran off.

"What does it say, Lois? Is everything alright at Lon Lon?" Tovia questioned.

Dear Lois,

Are you alright? You aren't hurt, are you? Tovia's taking care of you, isn't he? He's a good lad. Strong, he can defiantly hold his own. But can he hold yours as well, I wonder? If he returns you safely to me, he can have your hand in marriage. I'm just kidding… That's a lie. If he wants to, he can. So long as my daughter is alright with it. I'm getting off topic. I'm waiting for you at your home, daughter. After I gained wind of Castle Town being shrouded in a never ending sunset, I got there as fast as possible. Unfortunately, it wasn't fast enough to catch you and Tovia before you left. Please come home safely.

Your loving father,

Luis Lon

Owner of L.L.R

"He wanted to make sure we're alright… he's in Castle Town." Lois was blushing from the letter's contents. Oh, father! We're not a couple! Wait a second… L.L.R… Shit!

Why hadn't she known before?

"Lon Lon Ranch! That's my family's ranch! It's been around for years." Lois exclaimed.

Tovia stared at her and Link in amazement. "Wait a second… Does that make you two brother and sister…?"

The two faced each other, trying to find a resemblance in the other. They both had blue eyes-although Lois' were much lighter-and they both had blonde hair-again, Lois having a much lighter shade-but their facial structure was completely different.

"There were a lot of employees at Lon Lon. I think one of them had a son before they fled for safety because of the war. It's possible your parents were employed at Lon Lon Ranch," Lois mused.

"Most definitely." Link nodded, ready to start Epona into full gallop. He finally had a lead as to who his parents were. "We can ask your father if he knows anything."

"Hold on a second!" Tovs ordered. "Shouldn't you check your letters first? What if it's a friend of yours?"

Link groaned, pulling out the second one quickly.

Enjoy the power of our bombs!

Not only can you place and throw our bombs, but they can be combined with the bow! Try it today!

- Barnes

"Okay, can we get going?" He didn't see the point in reading the other one when he was so close to finding out who his mother and father were.

"But what if it's important-"

Lois cut him off. "Oh shut the hell up, Tovs! I need to get to Castle Town immediately or I'm going to fucking kill you. You're just jealous that you didn't get any mail. Link, don't listen to him and just go."

As they arrived towards the blocking boulder, Link took out a bomb, lit it, and tossed it ahead. He quickly turned Epona around and back on the middle of the Bridge of Eldin. As the dust cleared, a low humming sound came from above the group.

Link looked up fast and cursed to himself, forcing Epona to get off the bridge and towards the now clear path to the northern field of Hyrule.

"What's going on?" Tovia asked right before dark energy bolted down like lightning and zapped the slab of the bridge where they had just been. It crackled outwards and the slab began to disintegrate into black squares up into the red swirling portal.

The green garbed hero pointed to where part of the bridge used to be. "That's what's going on. We have to keep going forward now."

Screeches made all three of the Hylians clutch their pointed ears. They looked behind them to find three Shadow Beasts.

Black squares rose up from their bodies like smoke. The beasts looked as if they were in pain as they slowly stalked towards them.

"They can't survive that long in the light." Midna flew out of Link's shadow, looking pained at seeing the Shadow Beasts slowly - slower than usual - making their way toward them. "You have to put them out of their misery!" she snapped. "They're already dying, so get it over with!"

Tovia stepped forward. "I can do it really quick."

"Let Link do it." The imp's gaze softened, although it still looked just as hurt, as she stared ahead. "Your light attack will only hurt them more."

Link unsheathed his sword and stepped forward, holding it outwards from his body. As the Shadow Beasts got closer, he swung his sword in an arch, successfully hitting them all. He jumped back as one of the monsters swung their claw at him, just barely missing it.

"What can we do?"

Midna looked up from her feet-which she had started looking at since Link attacked. "Tovia should start preparing that spell again. Lois, you can just stand around and look pretty."

Lois's protests went unnoticed by Midna. She even went so far as to comment on Midna's appearance but it seemed that nothing would snap her out of it.

A whirling noise broke through the silence that had fell on the three and they each looked up to find the red portal had turned a shade of blue.

Link mounted Epona as Midna returned to his shadow. The best friends followed his lead and they were off once more, ignoring the Bulbins that fired at them.

They were very soon at a wall of Twilight. As they dismounted Epona and walked closer towards the wall, it became darker around them.

"We're finally here." Midna's voice echoed around them. "There's only one Fused Shadow left. So… this is the last of the twilight you'll see, I guess. Whether or not you accomplish your final task and survive is up to you."

From within the shadows, they could barely make out a figure twisting in the air and jumping backwards into the twilight. "Eee hee! So what will you do?"

A hairy hand shot out, clasping Link, Lois, and Tovia inside it. The last time this had happened, Tovia had been too busy with his spell to really notice anything.

Unfortunately - or fortunately - the spell took only a minute or so and he wasn't busy to not notice.

This time, Tovia screamed.

"Guys, I found something!" Tovia called from ahead of the party.

Link slowly padded his way over and began sniffing at the small purse. His eyes perked up and his tail began to wag quickly and eagerly.

He could smell Ilia! This was his best friend's scent!

Midna looked away in jealousy. "You smell the girl, don't you?"

"Girl," Tovia eyed the imp. "What girl?"

"Some lousy farm girl or something."

"The mayor of Ordon's daughter," Lois filled in.

"This scent could be old…" A sinister smirk found its way onto her face. "I mean, do you think she's still all right?"

At those words, Link dashed ahead, making Midna hold on tightly to his fir.

"Why do they always ditch us?" Tovia groaned, jogging after them.

Tovia and Lois had managed to catch up to the panicked Link by following Midna's screams of "slow down you stupid mutt!" and similar variations.

The two then managed to calm Link down, stating that running around like a maniac wouldn't help anyone out and that if Ilia was really in Castle Town - where her scent had brought them - then she was surely safe.

"The last time we were here, not many people were walking around," Lois explained quietly so no one would hear her but the two heroes and one other heroine. "There were Shadow Beasts everywhere." She waved to the priest as they passed him. "So if everyone's out now and nothing is running around, it's definitelysafe."

Ilia's scent had led them towards Lois' home but by Link's pawing at the ground, the two Hylians and Twili presumed that this was not their final stop and that they had to continue.

"Lois, stay here. Midna, Link, and I will go find Ilia. We'll get you when we're done." Tovia promised her.

"No way in hell! I am not going in there alone! You know how he is." Lois looked desperate.

"Yeah, I do. That's why I'm not coming in just yet. The longer I can put this off, the better."

"You're a real bastard, you know that?"

Link looked up at Tovia with eyes that pleaded for him to understand the wolf's question he was dying to speak.

Tovia silently wished he could actually talk to the hero in the twilight. And then, it struck him. He could. All he had to do was a minor spell, something pretty simple. It took a minute and Lois was watching the whole thing.

"What did he just do?" Link wondered in his thoughts.

"Spell so we can communicate," he explained aloud, waving to Lois as they walked away from the house.

The young woman stomped her feet, shouting out obscenities at him. "Tovia, you no good heartless prick! I'll fucking kill you when you get back here!"

He ignored her.

"What's so bad about her dad?" Link thought a little nervously. He wasn't all too comfortable around women that were throwing tantrums.

Tovia blushed. "I thought we told you? He likes to tease Lois and me. He's always saying we should be courting or giving me permission to marry his daughter. It's embarrassing."

"So that's why she's so angry with you."

"This path looks familiar…" Tovia commented. "Are you positive you didn't get the scent mixed up?"

"I didn't get anything mixed up," he growled.

"Hey, I was just asking. It just doesn't seem to be a place a mayor's daughter would be."

Various people walking by them stared at Tovia if he were insane, talking to 'thin air'. A few people smiled sadly at him while others snickered and picked up their pace. One person even had the guts to offer a few rupees, which he kindly declined.

"I'm amazed to say it, but, it seems Tovia is right." Midna agreed.

Tovia glared at her. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"I'm just saying that you don't seem to be the sharpest knife in the drawer."

"Great, now they're going to start fighting…"

The blonde huffed, walking further ahead even though he had no idea where they were going. "I'm not going to start a fight." He glanced back over his shoulder at Midna. "As for impy…"

"Call me impy one more time and see what happens!" she threatened.

"Fine, I won't…"

Midna looked smug, "Thank you," she said in an overly sweet tone.

"…impy," Tovia added under his breath, smirking.

Link ran ahead down a set of stairs and barked. "She's in here!"

Midna stared at the building in disgusted confusion. Tovia stared at in surprise. "Telma's Tavern?" he asked. "Lois drags me here all the time."

"A tavern," Midna said simply, "Of all the places for a girl to be, a tavern? And not even a good one by the looks of it! The taverns in the Twilight Realm are far better than this… this… pitiful excuse!"

"I'm not too sure if it's a great tavern or not. I don't drink often. Actually, I don't drink unless Lois forces me into it. And the only tavern she ever takes me to is this one," Tovia explained.

"Can you two quit debating on if this is a good tavern or not? I want to see my friend!" Link impatiently thought.

Tovia went to open the door, groaning. "It's locked."

"Locked? Can't you try knocking? You said Lois and you come here!"

"I'll try…" Tovia sighed and knocked on the door. He waited a minute when the door flung open to reveal a woman showing slight cleavage with auburn hair in a ponytail and tan skin. "Miss Telma, it's me, Tovia."

"Tovia…? Oh! You're that quiet boy Lois brings around here." She smiled. "What brings you here alone?"

"Well, you see, I'm here on behalf of a friend. He's been searching for this girl and I was wondering if you've seen her?" What's her name, what's her name? Crap, I should have asked Link before opening the door…

Telma seemed taken back by the question. "A young woman just stumbled into my tavern… showed up out of nowhere."

"Is it alright if I see her? I'll be quick, I swear," he promised.

"Sure thing, sugar. Right this way." She walked into the tavern. "Close the door behind you!"

Tovia moved to the side, bending over to pretend he was just tying his shoe real quick while Midna and Link rushed into the bar. He followed after them, shutting the door gently behind him.

A pale girl with green eyes and dirty blonde hair looked up from a young Zora asleep on a table. Tovia noticed that the Zora had cuts on his face and looked deathly ill. "Are you Ilia?" He took a seat next to her.

Ilia stared at him. "Do you know me…?" she asked.

"That's Ilia!" Link's tail wagged faster.

"I'm a friend of Link an-"

"Link? Who's Link? I'm sorry, sir, but I'm not sure what you're talking about." Link's tail dropped limply to the ground. "Miss Telma, is the doctor on his way?" She pulled her attention away from the gaping boy back to the woman.

"Settle down, little lady. I just sent for the doctor! You should pay attention to this boy, though. He might have some information for you."

Ilia groaned. "But I don't understand him."

"I'm right here, you know…" Tovia blew a strand of hair out of his face. "Miss, I'm a friend of Link and he's been looking for you."

Link let out a sad whine. "Tell her that her father's been distraught about her missing."

"Your father has been distraught about you being missing," he added.

"Sir… I don't understand you because I can't remember a thing." She blushed. "All I can remember is waking up in a field and then finding this boy. So you see, sir, I'm sorry to say I can't help you."

Is anything ever easy nowadays? Tovia wondered as he stared at the girl. "I'm, uh, sorry to hear that, miss."

Telma smiled at the girl. "Why don't you let Tovia and I talk in private, little lady? We'll only be a few."

"Will I have to move?" Ilia asked, looking back at the Zora.

"Of course not, honey." She walked into an occupied room where soldiers sat around a map. The men glanced up at her but that was all, going back to their map and chatter. Tovia followed after her while Link sat by Ilia's feet, depressed. Even Midna's snide remarks wouldn't snap him out of it.

"Sugar, I'm sorry that you'll be going back to your friend empty-handed. The poor girl can't remember a thing and I thought that you might be able to jog her memory."

"It's alright, Miss Telma. He'll be happy to know she's safe." He looked over his shoulder at the girl and wolf. "But… why is there a Zora child in the tavern?"

Telma chuckled. "I'm not too sure myself. I've been wondering if it's related to the incident the soldiers here have been talking about." She gestured her head towards the laughing men. "Not that they're talking much about it now…" she grumbled. "You see, sugar, a lot of strange things have been happening around here. You already know about those monsters showing up."

Tovia nodded. "Of course I do."

"Well, the princess hasn't come out of her castle after they stopped showing up. And no one is allowed to see her." Telma waved her hand to the side. "And just a few nights ago, this strange-looking man shows up in my tavern, giddy like he just won the lottery! He orders a few drinks and he's drunk off his arse and then when I ask for his name, he just giggles and asks what year it is.

"I've dealt with a lot of drunks in my past, but never in all my days has anyone asked me what the year is."

"That is strange… Do you think the soldiers could tell me about this incident?" Tovia asked.

Telma smirked. "Well they had better or they'll find themselves looking for a new tavern. Boys," She gave a sharp whistle. "Think you can tell little Tovia about what's been going on at Lake Hylia?"

The soldiers stared at the young male, a few trying to hold in their laughs when they saw him. "He's just a boy." one choked out, not even hiding his laughter.

The tavern owner's eyes narrowed.

Each male coughed awkwardly. "Of course… sit down, lad." Tovia took a seat. "Now, we're not too sure ourselves what's been going on. We've just recently received orders to investigate why we can't go to the spirit's spring in Lake Hylia."

"Why can't you get to the spirit's spring?"

"Well, everyone knows that there's a floating ramp that connects to the spirit's spring. But the problem is, the river's dried up! Which means there's barely any water and now the ramp won't float, so, there's no way to get to the spirit's spring. We don't know why the river's suddenly dried up."

Tovia looked at the marks on the map. "I see… well, um, thank you for the information. I have to get home… It was nice seeing you, Miss Telma."

"Don't be a stranger, sugar!" she ordered. "Speak up more when you come here."

He laughed. "I'll see you soon."

Midna pulled on Link's ear as hard as she could without ripping it clean off, getting his attention. "Get moving, you idiot! He's leaving," she hissed, giving him a sharp kick to get him actually moving.

Link growled, following Tovia.

As Tovia left, Telma noticed that the door seemed to linger a bit longer before finally closing. Like someone extra had walked through it.

"Sorry about your friend, Link…" Tovia glanced at the wolf.

"It isn't your fault…"

"I'm sure we can do something, though, right? I mean… there's always a solution." He smiled optimistically.

Link looked up at him and back down at the ground. Midna snorted. "Not everything works out properly, you moron. Think about wars. Lives are lost."

Tovia grimaced. "Look, I'm just trying to cheer him up."

"Well maybe you should just shut up. Your voice is getting on my nerves." She rubbed her temple, feeling a migraine coming on.

He shot a glare at her. "Why the hell is she with us, again?"

"Because we need her help," Link stated.

"Couldn't I get us into the twilight?" he asked desperately.

"You need someone from the Twilight Realm! So, therefore, you are stuck with me."

As they neared Lois' house, the young woman ran outside and slapped Tovia hard across the face. "You asshole! Why did you have to take so fucking long? Do you have any idea what I've had to endure while you were gone? 'You and Tovia' this, 'I want grandchildren' that! If you don't get in there right now, I will grab an arrow and shove it so far up your ass that you won't be able to walk for weeks!" Lois shouted at him.

He cringed at the threats. "Lois, calm down."

"No! You try to calm down after hearing a lecture about how I should accept my 'feelings for you.'"

"Lois!" Tovia gripped her shoulders. "Shut up for two seconds."

She slapped him again. "Don't you tell me to shut up!"

The male Hylian glanced at the snickering Midna and depressed Link. "You guys wait out here. We'll only be a few minutes… I think."

As soon as Tovia opened the door, he was brought into a tight hug by Luis. "Tovia, my boy, you've gotten so big!"

"Mr. Lon… I can't breathe," Tovi choked out.

"Oh, sorry," he laughed. "I guess I forgot my own strength."

For the next hour they'd be dealing with a father that was convinced that the two would someday marry. To say it was embarrassing is an understatement.

A/N: Well, that's all folks! Next chapter: Tovia, Lois, and Link fight the Twilit Bloat and more! :D

Also, if you have any guesses on the plot, please do not write them in a review! Send me a PM instead?