Here you guys go. I was going to do something completely different, but after talking to my Beta, we decided to keep the story as is. There is not the last chapter to this story. I just hope you guys enjoy it.

SHOWING MY APPRECIATION TO THE REVIEWERS

Elder o/t Ridge: Let me guess, old-school! Haha! I know it was definitely old-school LoZ. Look, graphics and plots have thicken over the years. Well you are certainly right in one aspect. I realized I needed to add this into the storyline. Which forced the fork in the story.

skyline: Well thank you! You are so kind and I greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your kind words. For some reason, I thought when Link was first turned into a wolf, it was kind of hot, lol. That must sound horrible, lol. But I am trying to be serious, haha. It was epic and the music went so well with that part. Well this chapter may not have the action you are wanting. I just hope you like it.

Storm Dragon Wolf Princess: I was the same way growing up. i was always in the electronics department at Wal-Mart, playing the games, even if it wasn't Zelda. See my mom started working at Wal-Mart when I was in junior high. So I use to go with her and waited until my dad picked me up and took me home. While I was "waiting for him" I went to Electronics and tried out all the new games. In 1998, I remember I was the first "customer" at Wal-Mart to try out Ocarina of Time. I was blown away at it ^^ But I get what you are saying. That is why I have two chapters being caused here. Enjoy.

-The Bitter Reward-

Disbelief and horror could be seen in Link's eyes, when he stared at his ruler. Did he just hear Princess Zelda right? Send him back to his childhood? The anger came boiling forward and before he could stop himself, he glared at her with hate burning in his eyes.

"Do you really think that is a smart thing to do?" Link whispered, his fists at his sides. "If you do that, all of this pain we are all going through would have been for nothing. None of them would remember, but I would! I am sure you would as well. Why? Why would you do such a thing? Suggest to me that I could simply return and 'relive' my childhood? What if I don't want too? What if I am perfectly content?"

Princess Zelda lowered her head, closing her eyes in the process. She seemed to come to a resolve, when she raised her head. She re-opened her eyes, staring at Link. "Link, please listen to me. I have a reason for doing this. Although I am very happy for what you have done, I doubt that this is what you...really want. I don't think you have thought it through." Link raised a brow and open his mouth, as she raised her hand. "Let me finish please. I allowed you to speak, now it's my turn." She gathered her thoughts before proceeding. "I am very grateful for what you have done. You turned into a wonderful man and a fantastic hero. However, I feel like I have taken advantage of you and forced you into a young man, when you should live your life to the fullest." Link looked down at the ground, listening to her words. She seemed to stop, waiting for the young man's reaction.

Link placed a hand on his forehead, trying to control his emotions. He wanted to yell and scream. He wanted to hit and attack. He wanted to sob. He wanted to do so many different things, but he wouldn't hurt his Princess, no matter what she did. Link didn't have it in his heart to hurt her. He let out a sigh. "If you were going to send me back to begin with why did I go through all this? Why did Tay get brainwashed? Why did Colin get hurt? We all didn't go through all this torture and pain for you to finally decide that it's time for us to go back. But before you do this, I hope you realize something." The control he had was gone and the tears fell from his azure hues. "You will destroy my life if you do this! You will take away everything I stood for! You should have never asked this of me! Maybe at the time is seemed like a good idea, I understand. But if you had the power to send me back to begin with, why didn't you? You made me gain all these friends and important people who would remember me! Do you realize how it makes me feel?"

Malon took a step towards Link, but Tay stopped her by placing a hand on her shoulder. He shook his head, knowing Link had a right to express how he was feeling. Tay realized if he was in Link's position, he'd lay in on the Princess as well. What she would do to Link would be unforgivable.

"I understand," Princess Zelda said, smoothing out her hair.

"No you don't!" Link shouted, shocking everyone around. Colin's image flashed in Link's mind, as he made a fist, looking at her. "Colin, my best friend could be dying and you understand? Tay, one man that I hope to be my best friend some day, his dad is still brainwashed and you understand? I love Malon and you are will to tear that away? You understand? Tell me something, Princess Zelda! Are you simply doing this because you want your daddy back?"

As soon as those words left his lips, he instantly regretted them. Princess Zelda stiffen, growing pale and giving Link a look of shock and horror. Her eyes slowly turned into tears of disbelief. "I can't believe you just said that to me, Link." She held out her hand, which was trembling. She was fighting to keep her composure. "Give the ocarina to me." Link trembled, realizing his mistake, but it was far too late. Not even apologies would save the hero. He removed the ocarina and he gulped. Link then placed it in her hand, a pleading expression in his eyes.

"I'm sorry, Zelda" Link whispered, knowing even though he apologized, she was going to send him back. He closed his eyes, hearing the sweet melody of the Song of Time. Link felt himself become encased in a blue light. The last thing Link remembered was how much he would miss Malon, Colin, and Tay.

Sometime later, Link woke up in his tree house in Kokiri Forest. It looked like it did when he was young. He then looked down at himself, realizing he was a child again. He got to his feet, tears gathering up in his eyes.

"No one will remember me," Link whispered. He felt a tug at his heart. He thought about it for a few minutes, realizing even though he made a mistake, he would still go to Princess Zelda and warn her. Not completely positive that she would have her memories though. He let out a soft sigh. He exited the tree house and looked around. It looked the same to him, as he climbed down the ladder. Link then began to run from Kokiri Forest, leaving it behind.

Link made his way through Hyrule Field, knowing it would take him three days to get there on feet. He managed to make his way through Hyrule Field and saw Castle Town up ahead. He crossed the bridge and received a smile from the guard that was standing there. Link made his way to the town's center and his heart skipped a beat. His azure hues landed on three young children. Colin, Tay, and Malon were standing near the fountain, all laughing about something.

Link looked away, trying to hide the hurt in his eyes. He then felt someone watching him. He raised his head and azure hues made contact with cobalt. Colin was staring at him, as Link stared back not sure what he should do. Malon and Tay turned to see who Colin was looking at. Malon stared at him with curiosity and interest, while Tay gave him a smile. Link managed a small smile, as the three children made their way over to him.

Malon giggled, walking around Link. His eyes rested on her, and she smiled. "You're cute, what's your name?" Link felt his cheeks grow hot, staring at her.

"Link," he whispered. "What's your name?" He was happy that she was talking to him. Perhaps he would have a chance after all. The three Hylian child smiled at Link.

"Well my name is Malon," the young girl explain, tossing her long orange hair behind her shoulder. "This young boy with the blond hair is Colin, and this is Tay. The three of us have been best friends since we were 2. Our mother's knew each other and we friends themselves." Malon looked at his clothes and then at his face. "You look familiar, but I don't know why."

Link gently shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I don't think we ever met."

"Where are you from?" Tay asking in a soft tone. "Those are definitely not hylian gear." He was wearing a green shirt and beige pants with brown boots. Colin was wearing a blue shirt with beige pants and brown boots as well.

"The Kokiri Forest, but I know that I am actually a Hylian," Link explained. He looked down at his Kokiri tunic and brown boots.

"The Forest?" Colin exclaimed wide eyed.

"Really?" Malon screamed with excitement.

"How cool," Tay added. Within seconds the three began to shoot questions at Link, who laughed scratching the back of his head. "Whoa, slow down you guys. I can't answer your questions if you all are talking at the same time, hah." He had a genuine smile. Link had to admit, meeting them like this and being able to grow up with them may not have been a bad idea after all.

Author's Note: So, what do you think of that? I hope you all like it.

Question:Out of Twilight Princess and Ocarina of Time, which do you believe has the better music?

This is an argument waiting to happen. For many different reasons. Ocarina of Time is the first Zelda game that allowed the player to use the controller and play different tunes. The melodies were incredible and the music was inspiring. Then in Twilight Princess, they took the series into a whole different tone. It was darker and moodier. And then mentioning the Hero of Time as the Hero's Spirit (Hero's Shade).