Everyone was gathered and ready to depart. Josh gave his final words to his friends. "Remember. We'll need allies. Take anyone who will join us. Farewell."

Sheik walked up to Link as soon as Impa went into her portal. "Stay safe Hero. Remember my words"

"I will." Lana then join the two.

"Group hug!" They all looked at the future king.

"Well, as Prince, I have to entertain my friends." After their hug, they all enjoyed each other's company for a few more seconds. "Well, Link, Sheik, we're off. Lana, let's go." The Prince of Gerudos and the White Sorceress went to their.

"Time to go Skyward."

"Yea. Time to trek a mountain."

Link walked towards his portal before stopping. "You promise we'll see her?"

"I do. Don't do something stupid."

"No promises. Bye."

"Bye."

"Ready."

"Only if you are. Ladies first."

"Good luck?"

"Ahh" He pushed her in. "Sorry, no"

The trip through the portal was enough to make you dizzy as colors swirled and twirled. The trip was seconds, but felt like hours.

The sight of Hyrule 800 years in the past was bittersweet. Sweet because, well, it was a younger Hyrule. Bitter, because the Dark Forces were here. And...Twilight?

Lana knew of the era, probably just a little more than her Gerudo companion. But she'd never seen it with her eyes. "So this is what Hyrule looked like when Twilight invaded it...Fascinating."

Fire swooped by her and vanquish the Bulbins in front of her. She was back to back with Josh. "I don't think so. Where's the Gate of Souls?"

A trio of walls pushed enemies back. "With the land covered as it is, I can't really pinpoint the Gate of Souls."

"Always something. Guys, careful! That Twilight will make it hard to see!"

A loud scream pierced through the air. "You hear that?"

"Captains! Hold our position. Don't advance into the Twilight alone and without caution. You three, bring your men without me. We're going to Kakariko Village!"

The small group of troops and the two teens fled from the main battle and into the Rocky Square at the village's entrance. The monsters were easily overwhelmed, and the Hyruleans passed through the village.

"Halt. Lana, go ahead. Captain #1 and his unit, go with her. The rest, look for anyone here."

Josh and his troops searched the houses. Empty, but no signs of struggle. As if the villagers weren't here.

"Nothing, sir."

"They must have left before this. Hmm...catch up with Lana. I'm going to investigate." He looked (based off the Wii version of TP) east. The stories said the castle was visible for miles. Yet he couldn't see it, even when he stepped out the village just to make sure.

'The castle isn't in sight. Nor is Death Mountain. Could only Eldin Province, besides Death Mountain, be here?'

He heard a sound. "Come out!"

It ran out. Away from him. "Damn postman. Imagine Link in that." Oh, we don't have to imagine.

The crier for help was held against a wall. "Don't squish me!"

It was a girl. Lana had to step in.

All the Bulblins knew was that there wasn't a rain of blue lightning their a second ago. Lana jumped and landed right in front of the girl. "Close one. Are you alright?"

"Yes. And who you might be?"

She slammed her book closed. "I'm Lana."

"Lana?" The prince ran to her side. "What did you do to these poor Bulblins?"

A cocky grin graced her face. "Struck 'em into their rightful place."

He gave her a pat on the shoulder. "That's my girl. Speaking of girls." He bowed to the girl. "Agitha, Princess of Bugs. An honor to meet you. I'm Joshua, Prince of Gerudos. We're looking for the Gate of Souls. We just don't know where to look."

"No one has ever bowed to me before. But I never seen a Gate of Souls. But I can take you right to where you want to go?"

A 10 year old girl confused the hell out of teens eight years her senior. Lana and Josh just looked at each other.

Lana decided to break the ice. "Um...How would you do that?"

Agitha giggled before pulling out a bottle from her basket. It had a butterfly inside. "With this Goddess Butterfly, of course! It will safely guide us through the Twilight Realm." The butterfly flew alway, the girl following. Josh signalled for the troops to follow her.

"Josh?"

"Please don't ask me anything. But I do owe you something. You deserve it." She expect a kiss.

"We might need these, so Lonk was nice enough to make extras, with a little magical help from me. Boomerang, bow, arrows, bombs, hookshot, and some potions. Oh, and a pouch."

She pouted. "That's it?"

"Yea. Come on."

To everyone's surprise, Agitha could fight. She summon her bug abilities to clear the way to the Kakariko Graveyard. The exit to the village was locked.

"The doors are locked. But that's no problem. I can handle this." She did...something and the gate opened. "Tee hee! A pair of termites once taught me that little door opening trick."

"I sure the guy termite was opening a door!" The male troops roared at the joke. The females, not so much.

Josh looked to the troops, trying to stay serious. "Which one of you soldiers said that?"

Everyone cleared away to expose a young troop. "Step forward." He did. Josh looked at him before smiling. "10/10 joke right there. Love it."

"Josh!"

"No more though. Women don't like it."

"Yes sir." The group raced into the Outskirts Keep, which was encased in Twilight.

"Let's light it up." A fire snake-like dragon swooped from the Magic Rod and burned the Bulblins.

"He he he, let's push these baddies away." Agitha finished the remaining monsters by growing wings on her back and flapping them, blowing the Bulblins away."

"Nice, Princess."

"Thank you, Prince."

"I love her Lana. Can we keep her. Pwease?"

"Are you three? Get the gate open."

"That's not how capturing a keep works. Yea, the author is skipping the beat the keep boss part, but this is an interesting one. I'll rather wait for it." Right on time, a Dark Aeralfos showed up. Regular Aeralfos. Just 100% black.

The Aeralfos off, and the gates open. And the Twilight faded away.

Lana had a plan. "If we capture the Twilight covered keeps, we can remove the Twilight. We got this!"

They followed the butterfly to near the Eldin Bridge and into another area of Twilight. However, the butterfly disappeared, but another army showed up.

Darknuts, Stalfos, and Stalchildren blocked Josh and Lana's path as their troops followed. The new forces began to let someone through.

Josh was initially stunned, but then remembered what time he was in."Damn. Thought we'll see her Twili form. Not this one."

It was Midna, The deposed Princess of Twilight. She smiled as she held the Goddess Butterfly.

Lana found the courage to speak to the princess. "Let it go! That insect is important!"

"Why? So it can fly around and spread poison on my forces?"

"Nice selection of troops, Princess Midna. The Twili must can't handle light...or has something happened that you are here in Hyrule?"

Before she could retort at the prince (or question how he knew her), Agitha pushed through the Hyrulean troops and made her way up front. "Actually, the butterfly you see now is not of a poisonous genus, I can assure you!"

"Genus?"

"This is a Goddess Butterfly. If you ask it kindly, it will guide you anywhere you want to go. Isn't that nice?"

Midna was intrigued. "Guide me anywhere, huh?" She released the butterfly. "Hey! Butterfly! Take me to that ugly bit-"

"WOAH!"

Now she was confused. "What?"

The prince spoke. "Language, Your Majesty. We got kids here."

"Right. Take me to that ugly witch!"

The butterfly and imp raced to the other side of Hyrule Field. Lana, Josh, and the Hyrulean troops ran the short distance forward. They would have to plow through Midna's forces.

Josh issued his commands. "You, get Agitha back to the village. Agitha, we'll get the butterfly back!" He turned to Lana. "I don't want her anymore, I'll just keep you."

"Aww, would be sweet if we weren't in battle."

"Well, let's turn up the heat!" Axe in hand, Josh chopped through the Stalchildren and Stalfoses with ease. Lana simply crushed them with her magic walls. The Darknuts were tackled by both of them together. Once the keep they were in was taken, the duo raced to find Midna.

They moved towards the east, Josh rejoining the main force at their base and Lana trailing Midna. Ladies first.

Cia knew her favorite heroes, besides the Hero, were here. But she let them do there thing. No need to do anything while your mission is completed, right? Not for Cia. She had trouble incoming. Using her magic to stealthily hear Lana's conversations, she heard about the Twilight Princess's plans. "Do I hear some mangy stray caterwauling about me? Then maybe it needs a playmate!" She called to her forces. "Why don't you go give that...ugh, thing...a taste of fun?"

"Things are getting chaotic around here, sir!"

"I know. We need to take the enemy outposts in the north. Capturing them dispels the Twilight. We advance on my go."

"Yes sir." Josh stood in the base, formulating a plan. The Twilight Princess made things a little difficult, and the kid even more.

"SIR! They're breaking through our line!"

He called for Lana through the Gossip Stone. "Lana, come in!"

"Yes?"

"We need assistance. They're breaking our defenses. I don't think we can take them all out at once. We need those keeps down."

"I'll hurry up. Hold on for a bit longer."

He looked out the keep and unsheathed his Magical Rod. "Alright. Be careful."

"You too." Lana ran faster towards the Sorceress Keep, but Midna had already arrived.

"THERE! Found you! Dispel the curse you placed on me before I claw out your eyes!"

The Dark Sorceress chuckled. "Don't you look cute!"

"Cia!" The White Sorceress arrived. This made Midna seethe with anger. Cia took advantage.

"Lana, great job. Dispose of the rat. Well, I must be off. Let's pick this up some other time. Oh, and Lana...have fun with your royal treatments." The witch disappeared, and Midna was beyond pissed. She used her hair to form a fist and struck Lana.

"Are you kidding?! She escaped because you got in my way? Are you on her side?!"

The hurting Lana rose from the ground and back into a battle position. She didn't want to fight the Twilight Princess. "Wait! We're not enemies. I just came to get the butterfly back."

"Hush! I'm in no mood to talk about insects!" She swung again, but Lana blocked it.

"Fine! I didn't want to fight you, but I need that butterfly and I don't have time to talk!" Lana pushed the attack back.

"Fine then you blue-haired bitch!" Midna charged on her wolf and struck Lana into a keep wall. She prepped another attack.

"Leave the nobles out of this. Let's keep this Princess to Prince." The Gerudo Prince stood in front of Lana. This meant the Hyrulean Army was beginning to advance on the Twilight keeps. He turned to Lana. "I'll keep her occupied. Lower her power by taking those keeps!"

The girl nodded and left. He turned back to Midna. "Eldin Bridge. 3 stock. No items.

"Omega Stage?"

"Deal."

The Twili teleported to the location. Josh followed.

The two royals dished move after move on the treacherous bring, but neither could get a foothold. Someone decided to have some fun.

"You know, the stories say that the last time you saw Link and Zelda, you were in your Twili form. They say you were beautiful. Now here I come, expect that, and your an ugly imp. How hot."

"Shut up, Gerudo scum! All you do is talk big!"

He paused and stiffen. "Did you just compare me to Ganondorf?"

The imp smiled, knowing that she struck a nerve. "Yep."

His eyes seemed to shine brighter as he grew angrier. His attacks became stronger...or did she become weaker.

"What? Where did my power go? Is someone closing off patches of Twilight?" She turned to the prince. "It's the blue-haired bi-"

"Hey! We got a child here!" Like Joshua said, the Princess of Bugs was here. She wasn't happy. That makes three unhappy campers.

"GIVE BACK THE BUTTERFLY, LIL KITTY!"

"Kitty?"

"Now. Your power is drained, Midna." The White Sorceress arrived.

"I will not surrender." She threw a large ball of Twilight at the girls and turned to Josh. Now she regretted her decision.

"Never compare me to Pork Chops! Have a face full of my power."

"Fine, take the butterfly. But wait, you're not with the witch?"

Lana stepped up. "No. Completely the opposite. We're heading to the Gate of Souls to try to stop her."

"You should have led with that! She and I still have some unfinished business!"

Facepalm.

"Midna, why are you a imp? Why aren't you in the Twilight Realm?"

She began seething in anger. "He's back. Zant is back. I can't find Link to help."

"Your Link isn't here. Cia displaced certain areas to mold into our Hyrule. If you're here..." Josh turned to Lana. "I have a hunch. Tell you later. Let's set up camp."