Author's Note: Well it has been a bit more than a month since I last updated. DID NOT mean for it to take that long. Just a bunch of stuff got in the way like exams, camping, and my tablet which is the only thing I can write on NOT WORKING. Also this chapter ended up being a lot longer than I thought it would turn out. But its finally up now for you guys to read and hopefully enjoy. Anyway in this chapter our hero's search for the master sword finally comes to a close.

To not be burdened with worries nor concern. To be void of fear for what may happen the next day. To just be surrounded and filled with peace...that is how I feel at this moment.

I was seated at a smooth, wooden, table before me was a plate of food, the soft scent of the freshly cooked dinner invaded my nostrils. I wore a white sleeveless top, brown shorts, and sandals. Clothes I hadn't worn for a extensive amount of time.

A voice then grabbed my attention ordering. "Link eat up! Your dinner is going to get cold!"

I looked up to the direction of the voice to see my mother. My eyes were locked with hers as I apologized. "Sorry mother I'll eat up." She showed me a smile, the warm smile of a mother. She continued to carry a plate of food towards me, and set it to the side of mine for Impa who sat beside me.

"Thank you Medilia." My partner said, looking to the meal her eyes bright with delight, and continued. "This looks fit for the royal family themselves!"

Suddenly a younger female voice added. "It tastes that way too!" I looked to see my twin sister Linkle, sitting across from me digging into her food.

"Yes, my wife always gifts us a splendid supper." My father said sitting at the end of the table.

As my mom sat next to my sister she proclaimed. "I always cook the best for my family." And she began to feast off her own plate.

I looked around at the beautiful scene, my loving family and beloved Impa, simply eating dinner together without stress or disturbance, just enjoying each other's company. A content smile formed on my lips, and I was about to begin devouring my food when I heard an abrupt squeaky voice call. "Hey!" I looked up and uttered. "Sorry?" Wondering who spoke, but didn't receive a response of any kind from any of them, and they just carried on eating as if I said nothing. I thought this was odd, but before I could say anything else I heard the same voice demand. "Get up, Link!" Then suddenly pain struck my left cheek, and everything instantly transformed to pure black.

...

My eyes shot open and I quickly sat up as I let out a loud gasp. Darkness had not left my vision since the night sky still remained. After the adrenaline from the sudden shock left my body I felt my drowsiness return to me, and I instantly desired to finish my slumber, but strangely my left cheek slightly ached as if it was truly hit. "Did something actually punch me?" I thought. I then scanned my surroundings for anything, or anyone who I could deem the culprit, but all I spotted were the slumbering forms of my allies and their horses. Nothing out of the ordinary. I deduced that perhaps something fell down from the tree above us, or the wind blew something onto me. Either which I was too tired to care any longer and decided to join my friends in sleep.

Before I could rest my head back on Epona, a small ball of blue light with two tiny white wings greeted my vision. Coming up to my face and in a high voice I was able to identify as female it said. "Hello Link! Finally you've woken up!"

Confused and surprised by the sudden appearance of the odd talking creature, I stammered. "W-who...and what are you."

The blue light replied. "Oh, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Navi the fairy. Nice to meet you." Hearing this I was reminded of the fairies I saw in Kokiri Forest, and I could definitely see the resemblance.

"Ok nice to meet you too...Wait, did you wake me up?" I enquired.

"Yes, I've been trying to for awhile now actually." She confessed. "Honestly can Hyrule's destiny really depend on such a lazy boy?"

I was too tired to be offended by the comment and just replied with. "Thanks...Can I go back to sleep now?"

"What no! I was sent here to bring you to my master!" She exclaimed.

This got my attention and I questioned. "Your master?"

"Well, he's not actually my master, but he does tell me what to do a lot." She informed.

Desiring to get to the point now I interrogated. "Listen, what do you want? Who is this not master of yours? Where do you want to take me?"

Before the fairy could answer I heard a drowsy voice utter. "Link, is everything OK?" I looked down to see Impa beginning to wake up. Then her eyes went wide as she noticed Navi, and she instantly sat up as she gasped. "What is that?!"

Navi then continued to introduce herself. "Greetings Impa, I am Navi the fairy."

"A fairy?" The Shiekah responded.

"Yes." Navi confirmed.

The older woman then asked. "W-what do you want?"

Attempting to explain the fairy spoke. "Well I was about to explain to Link-"

"Just a second...How do you know our names?" Impa interrogated not allowing the fairy to finish. This made me realize I never told Navi my name, or Impa's so how could she possibly possess this knowledge.

"She's right. I never introduced myself, and neither did Impa." I stated.

As the two of us awaited a answer Navi said. "I can explain. During your journey throughout this forest we have been keeping our eyes on you all. Over time we were able to pick up on your names and titles."

But this answer only raised more questions for me, and I hastily inquired. "Who's we? And why would you watch us?"

Answering both questions she said. "The other fairies and I. When we discovered you to be the bearer of the triforce of courage, we had to see if you were truly worthy to wield the master sword."

Hearing that immediately grabbed my full attention, as well as Impa's indicated from her sudden question. "What do you know about the master sword?!"

"I know where it is." She revealed. "My companions and I went through long debates on whether you were the chosen hero or not. But after seeing you defeat the dragon, and rescue your friends from the group of spiders we finally decided the legendary blade was your destiny, and to show you the way to the blade of evil's bane."

I stared in shock at the blue fairy and uttered in disbelief. "You know where the master sword is?"

"Yes, and I have revealed myself to you now so I may lead you there." She declared.

Excitement taking over my sleepiness I quickly got to my feet and exclaimed. "Truly?!"

"Yes, but we must leave now!" The glowing creature replied.

Now fully awake I responded. "Ok let me just wake the others first then-"

"No Link. You have to come alone." Navi interrupted.

Surprised I uttered. "Huh?"

This must of also not pleased Impa as she said now standing displeased. "Wait, why must he go alone?!"

The fairy continued to explain. "Listen, I was told to only bring the chosen hero, as it is his destiny to find the blade. My kind of master deemed the rest of you unworthy to be shown the master sword's home."

Appearing angered by this comment Impa growled. "How dare you-"

Not allowing her to continue I stepped in front of her said. "Impa calm down."

She looked down to me still seeming upset, but knowing I stopped her I turned to Navi continuing to say. "If that's how it is I'll come alone."

"Link!" I heard the sheikah suddenly hiss.

Ignoring her I continued. "Navi you carry on, and I'll be with you in a second. OK?"

"Fine, I'll be waiting." The fairy responded.

I watched as she proceeded to flutter a distance away, but my focus was quickly taken away from her as Impa grabbed my shoulders, span me around until I met her crimson eyes, and said. "You cannot be seriously leaving on your own?! What if it's a trap?!"

"I've already taken that into account. But we've already been searching for days within this forest, and who knows how much longer it may last? This might be the only chance we have to find the master sword. So I've got to go." I reasoned.

The older woman seemed to take in what I said, and asked. "But what if you are just walking into a trap?"

Seeing the concern in her eyes I assured. "Then I'll deal with that. Besides, you know I can handle myself."

My partner replied. "I know I just..."

Understanding she worried for my well-being, I placed my hand on her shoulder to offer comfort as I assured. "I'm gonna be fine. I promise you I will return safe and sound, and with the master sword."

She looked into my eyes for a moment before saying. "You better."

"I will." I assured, and continued to place a kiss on her cheek, then ran off towards the fairy.

There she asked me. "Are you ready?"

"Yes." I said.

"Good, now follow me." She ordered, and led me away from my group into the thick of the trees. Travelling through the tall trees careful not to trip over any stones, or twigs I asked. "So where is this kind of master of yours?"

"Just follow me and you will meet him eventually." Was her answer, at this I remained silent.

I followed the blue fairy for a short while when she suddenly zoomed far ahead catching me off guard.

"NAVI!" I called after her, but she ignored me and proceeded to fly away down the forest. "What is she doing?" I thought and gave chase. The night's cold wind rushed against my skin as I sped past tree after tree, trying to catch up with the fleeing fairy. I noticed her then disappear behind a tree, once I reached the same tree I got behind it to see before me was a small grassy space void of trees. At the centre of it was the sole light within the black forest, Navi, but that instantly changed as I asked. "What are you doing?" I then watched another blue, glowing, fairy appear from behind Navi which was followed by another. Confused as to want was going on I uttered. "Huh?" And I watched as the three rose high into the air, and began circling each other, their speed quickening with every second. Soon they bolted away from one another heading in opposite directions through the woods. I ran to the middle of the small space not knowing who to follow, or which one was Navi. My eyes darted to each fairy, as they all flew further into the darkness. I knew I had to pick one to follow, but was perplexed as to which one. Before long a answer was forced onto me as I noticed the light to my left and right dissipate away, but the one ahead of me remained so I immediately pursued it shouting. "NAVI STOP!" But as if nothing was spoken she continued forward, and eventually left my line of sight as she dropped downwards.

Once I stood where she last was I saw the ground went downwards. Making my way down leaning back so I wouldn't fall over, and reached the bottom where I was greeted by the sight of six fairies all identical to Navi. They all raised themselves up high, and speedily flew around together creating a blue glowing circle, until finally splitting away dashing through the air in different directions. Leaving me again with a choice of who to follow. I eyed each one trying too figure out which I should follow, but the blue fleeing lights faded away leaving only darkness, except for one which stayed glowing. Without hesitation I raced after it being led in various directions during the chase until again I came to a open space where I was met this time with only Navi, alone at the centre of the empty opening.

"Navi...what's going on?" I asked, out of breath, and not to my surprise she didn't respond. Since she was alone I decided to approach her, but the moment I took the first step another identical fairy appeared out of the trees, followed by another, which was preceded by another, and so on until there were ten blue fairies before me.

My eyes widened at the large amount, and knowing what was about to happen as they floated high into the air, I muttered. "Oh, you bitch." I watched them begin to spin at such a speed they appeared as a single spinning blue disk. Quickly they broke apart flying in ten different directions, and running to the centre my eyes darted in every direction of the fleeing fairies. Soon their lights began to fade away into the darkness, and as I desperately searched for Navi I found her to be nowhere in sight. At that moment I felt panic fall over me, and started to turn my attention to several directions trying to catch some sight of the fairy who woke me, but blackness was all that greeted me.

"NAVI!" I screamed only to be answered with silence. "Oh come on!" I groaned, rubbing my hands against my face in frustration, feeling defeated.

Then suddenly the sound of Navi's voice pierced the quiet night as she called. "HEY!" Immediately it captured my attention, and my focus returned to my surroundings trying to figure out where her voice was coming from. I then heard her again. "LISTEN!" This time I was able to deduce the direction, and instantly dashed to the right of the open space.

Even though Navi was nowhere in sight I committed myself to this path, refusing to hesitate as I raced forward with leaps and bounds. After some time I spotted a dot in the distance emitting blue light. Instantly I knew it was Navi, whom I had now become very annoyed with for this stupid game she was playing.

My chase after the fairy lasted much longer this time, so much so I noticed the ground under me and the sky above become blessed with golden light as the sun steadily rose over the trees. Dawn had now arrived. Turning the eerie, foreboding silence of night, into a peaceful and comforting one.

Eventually we arrived to a path laying in between two tall walls of rock outcroppings. There Navi stopped and turned to face me proclaiming. "Just a little further Link!"

Her words made me think. "Is she finally gonna take me where she said she would? Please Farore let it be true."

Continuing to run forward the fairy soon led me to a small cave, and I followed her into it, again becoming surrounded by darkness as I journeyed through the tunnel, but eventually I spotted small rays of light ahead of us reaching into the cave, and I realized it to be the end. Nearing the exit I saw vines dangled over it, hiding what lay on the other side. Navi flew through the gaps between the vines, and pursuing her I pushed through stepping out into the light that graced the outside. I looked around the area to discover I had entered another small forest opening, except the trees surrounding this area stood so close they left not a single gap to even squeeze through, their branches weaved together holding the trunks close to one another making them appear like strong, impassable walls.

My attention went back to the blue fairy who was heading towards a tree stump resting at the end across from me, or more specifically who stood a top it. A short individual who wore a large brimmed hat, red tattered cloak, and a collar, shorts, along with a pair of gloves made of leafs, but what grabbed my attention most about the person was their face. A break seemed to represent its mouth, its skin resembled brown wood, and it had orange eyes full of mischief that stared right at me.

The creature looked to the fairy as she flew to its side, and it said. "Good job Navi! That was pretty entertaining!" The voice of a young boy exiting its mouth.

"No problem, but I think this guy's pretty annoyed now." She replied.

The oddly clothed individual gave me a brief look before saying with a slight chuckle. "Don't worry I'll handle him. You should go get some rest now, and tell the others that they did a good job too."

Navi nodded and flew to me and said. "It was nice to meet you Link. Forgive me for the long journey."

Before I could respond she flew past me, and back into the tunnel behind me. Leaving me alone with the 'kind of master' of hers. We stood in silence for as small moment which was quickly broken by the individuals child-like voice. "So, did you enjoy that fun game of mine Link?"

My annoyance beginning to flare I responded. "Fun game? FUN GAME?"

With a cheerful expression he replied. "Yeah, fun game."

"You mean following a fairy who was trying to lose me through a dark forest, where there are Bokoblins who would want to kill me on sight?!" I said. "YEAH! I REALLY enjoyed it!"

"Great!" He exclaimed cheerfully.

"Prick." I mumbled. Then a thought arose within my head making me enquire. "Wait, how do you know my name? Have you been spying on me too?"

"That...and every reincarnation of the hero is named Link, at least the ones I've met." He answered.

"The hero's reincarnations?" I asked.

"Yeah, BUT I know you didn't come here for a history lesson." The creature said.

"You're right. I came here because I was told I will be shown the master sword." I stated. "Now, will you lead me to it, or do I have to play one of your stupid games again?"

Stroking his chin thoughtfully he uttered. "Hmmm, now that you've mentioned it that would be more fun."

I felt anger surge through me at his consideration of the idea, and I growled. "Why you!" I reached up for my adorea sword hoping that would persuade him though I carried no intention to harm the creature, but when I attempted to grasp it all I touched was air, and I realized in my excitement I left behind all my weapons.

Then the strange being announced. "Hah! I'm just kidding. Follow me, this way." He proceeded to hop off his stump, and continued towards the wall of trees ahead of us. Quickly I followed him, hoping I was actually going to be shown the legendary blade.

As we stopped before the tightly grouped trees I realized the only name I knew the individual by was 'kind of master' which doesn't exactly roll off the tongue in a conversation. So I asked. "What's your name by the way?"

"Oh, I don't have one." Was the shocking reply.

"W-what." I stammered.

He looked up to me, still cheerful and said. "You can just call me Skull Kid."

Hearing that rung some bells in my head, and I remembered what Impa said about Skull Kids, and how they come to be, and at that moment my face softened at the creature, who I watched take out a flute and begin playing a mysterious and magical melody. While he played the tune the herd of trees before us began to separate as their branches unravelled, and they parted ways creating a single path between them leading to the other side.

Staring in amazement at what just took place, I uttered. "Well...that was neat."

"I know right? Come on this way." He said gesturing with his arm for me to follow as he proceeded to head down the path with a confident strut, moving his arms in long swings, and I jogged up to his side. Slowing down to a walking pace Impa, Zelda, and all the others came to my thoughts. I knew they all deserved to be walking by my side. I looked down to the odd creature who deemed my allies unworthy, and even though I knew what I was about to say would make no difference I simply wanted to speak my opinion. So I declared. "You know, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my friends. We reached this point in our quest TOGETHER. So to call them unworthy is just insulting."

The Skull Kid looked up to me as he countered. "That may be what you think. But I was told to only show the chosen hero the master sword, and I intend to follow that instruction."

Curious I enquired. "Who told you that?"

"Link." He answered.

Confused by this I stuttered. "W-what?"

"That reincarnation thing." He reminded.

"Oh right." I nodded while thinking. "How many hero's were there before me?"

It wasn't long until we reached the end where I saw we had arrived to a massive grass covered field. Encircling it standing tall and strong were trees larger than all the others, though still appearing small in comparison to the one and only Great Tree, and like the ones behind us their branches intertwined joining the trunks firmly together. At the centre of the spacious area was a big chapel, that gave the impression of being stranded where it rested. It was probably a magnificent and unique building once, but now it looked ancient, left here for perhaps centuries to rot.

While I was busy staring at the temple, I heard the Skull Kid proclaim. "That over there Link, is the Temple of Time. Where the blade of evil's bane resides."

Not taking my eyes off the chapel I questioned just to be sure. "In there?" Pointing towards the building.

"Yup!" He answered. "I know it may not look like much now, but trust me it was a real eye catcher back in its hay day."

Keeping my eyes locked on the ancient temple it dawned on me just how close I was to claiming the legendary blade, and I felt my anticipation to get the sword charge up inside me.

Then snapping me out of my trance, the Skull Kid said. "Well are you gonna just keep staring at it? Or are you gonna move those legs of yours?" He began to make his way towards the chapel, keeping his confident strut, and I hastily followed him. Soon we came to the front steps of the temple. The child-like creature hopped up the stone stairs, and I marched up behind him, meeting with a wooden door at the top that stood strong as it towered over me.

"Are you gonna open it , or keep starting at?" The Skull Kid inquired. "Granted it is a nice looking door but..."

I rolled my eyes as I pressed my gloved hands against the door's firm wood, creating a loud, deep, creek sound from the door as I pushed it open. Passing into the temple, the powerful creek sound continued to echo throughout the building as I scanned the place. A long staircase rested before me, leading down to the floor of a massive hall, where stretching from the floor to the ceiling were three pillars on each side of the room across from each other.

Snatching my attention away from the interior the Skull Kid said. "You know, if I had only four words to describe this place they would be, ancient, majestic, mysterious, and awesome. I had to agree with him as the temple was far more impressive on the inside than what the outside boasted.

My short guide continued down the stairs, and I followed. Each step I took down echoed through the entire chapel until I finally reached the floor, which I noticed was as clean as clear glass, so much so in it I could even admire my own reflection. As we moved forward between the pillars that stood at both our sides. I saw at the foot of each one was a glass case containing a item. One contained a beautiful blue and golden scabbard, another held red and gold armour, and the third and fourth cases possessed a golden harp and silver rod respectively. Passing through the last two glass cases I saw one had large, silver, arrows and the other a black tablet decorated with a golden Sheikah eye symbol.

Wondering what purpose the items had for been here I asked. "Hey, why are these things here?"

"Huh?" He replied, and looked to me then the glass cases and continued. "Oh, they belonged to the previous hero's. They left them here so they wouldn't fall into the wrong hands."

"Wow." I muttered, as I looked back to the protected equipment of the chosen ones before me.

Leaving the heroic history behind us we were met with an alter. After it was a second staircase that led up to a brick door within the wall, with a golden triforce symbol just above it.

There the Skull Kid asked. "Have you got the spiritual stones?"

Believing I may have accidently left them behind I frantically searched for the pouch that held the stones, and I felt relieved when I could feel it on my side. So I stated. "Yeah I've got them."

"Good, take them out and magic will do the rest." He instructed.

"Pardon?" I asked.

"Just do it." He ordered.

I nodded and proceeded to take the spiritual stones out of my pouch. The three tiny stones rested in the palm of my hand as I showed them to him, waiting for him to tell me what to do next, but what happened next caught me off guard. The spiritual stones suddenly flew out of my hand, and hovered over the alter as they returned to their former size. I watched them line up and begin slowly spinning in place.

A loud groan then grabbed my attention, making me look up to see the large, brick, door rising up. At that moment I heard the Skull Kid exclaim. "Great! Now this is the best part!" Immediately he charged up the stairs and disappeared into the passage. Following him I jogged up the stairs and once I reached the top I suddenly froze in place as my eyes locked with what lay ahead of me. In a chamber on the other side of the short hallway, trapped in a pedestal that rested on top a platform, was a blade. I felt my heartbeat speed up as I grew in excitement. Taking slow steps I travelled through the passage, and entered the hidden room where I discovered the Skull Kid standing near the platform. Still caught in disbelief at what was before my eyes, I stuttered. "Is...Is that..."

"Yes Link. That blade in front of you is the master sword." He declared.

At that point I didn't need to be told anything else, I knew what to do next, and began climbing up the platform. Each step I took I could feel my eagerness grow as I approached the legendary blade, and soon stood before it. With eyes full of anticipation, I reached down and grabbed the sky blue grip. Briefly I admired its blue cross guard boasting a yellow gem in its centre, and noticed a triforce symbol engraved at the base of the silver, gleaming, blade before I proceeded to grip the hilt with my other hand, and receiving zero resistance a resounding shink was heard as I pulled the sword free from its pedestal.

For a moment I stood unmoving, eyes locked on the double-edged longsword, truly this deadly yet magnificent sword was unique to all others. My allies and I have endured many life threatening days to get to this point, and finally the legendary blade of evil's bane was now in my hands...finally.

Desiring to get a feel for the weapon I started performing wide swings, and was extremely pleased with the light, yet powerful feeling it offered. A joyous expression was plastered on my face as my focus remained on the ancient weapon, but suddenly it glowed a bright blue light, forcing me to tightly shut my eyes. When I opened them they quickly widened in surprise, for now before me was a strange humanoid being, floating a little above the pedestal.

The being's figure was feminine, wearing green straps down its pure black legs, and a purple dress covering its torso and waist. I noticed on the being's chest was a diamond shaped, blue, gem fitted into a golden frame, and cloth-like wings with round frilled edges were present instead of arms, one coloured purple, the other a whitish-blue. When I looked to its face I saw it boasted not a hint of emotion, and along with its short hair its face was coloured entirely blue.

Stunned by the appearance I struggled to speak. "W-who?"

The being then interjected with a synthesised, and emotionless tone. "Greetings Master Link, it is truly a pleasure to meet. I am Fi, spirit of the master sword."

With a small wave I responded. "...Hi."

Stepping to my side the Skull Kid greeted. "Hey there Fi. Long time no see. What's it been, a thousand years?"

"A thousand years?! How old is this guy?!" I thought.

The being I now knew as Fi stated. "Your estimation is accurate, though it feels like only a single night has gone by."

"Ah Fi, you haven't changed a bit." Skull Kid declared with a slight chuckle.

"It also makes me glad to see time has not altered you either." The spirit replied.

Making his way to its side the child-like creature inquired. "So what do you think Fi? Does he look like a hero?"

Looking to me the blue being answered. "His appearance is 95% identical to all my previous masters."

"Oh Fi, same old same old." Skull Kid said. Then as he exited the chamber he continued. "I'm just going to get something. You two get to know each other while I'm gone."

Alone with the being there was something I desired her to explain, so I uttered. "So, you say you're the spirit of the master sword?"

"Yes, that is what I said." It confirmed.

"Could you elaborate?" I requested. "Like how and why?"

"Of course. Long ago the goddess Hylia created me. I am not a she, or a he, but an it a spirit. The goddess gifted me with the purpose of assisting her chosen hero with fulfilling his destiny of defeating Demise."

Wondering who that was I interrupted. "Who's he?"

"A Demon King who wanted to make the world his own. Gathering an army of monsters he launched an attack on the people, murdering them, just so he could get his hands on the triforce. Our quest was a long one, requiring far too much time to tell you, so allow me to return to the previous subject. Once my master defeated Demise my purpose in aiding him on his mission was complete. So I returned to the master sword to enter a eternal slumber, or so I thought, for I was awakened when the next chosen hero claimed the blade, and I assisted him on his quest also, then when it was done I again returned to the master sword. This routine continued for many centuries, and today it shall carry on."

Then before I could say anything else Fi suddenly shrank into a blue sparkling ball of light, that dove straight for my sword, and upon connection it evaporated out of sight. I stared with wide eyes at the blade, confused at what just happened. Then the weapon shined a sky blue as I heard Fi's voice speak. "I now reside within your sword. Please summon me whenever you require my assistance." The glow continued to fade away from the blade, leaving me alone in silence.

As I stared at the sword I heard a voice say. "Interesting character isn't she?" I span around to see the Skull Kid standing at the foot of the platform. I noticed in his hands he held a blue scabbard decorated with gold that included a triforce symbol at its centre. The beautiful sheath seemed fit for even royalty, and as I stared in awe at it I recognized it to be the scabbard I spotted earlier in one of the glass cases.

Walking down off the platform I soon stood before the small creature. He proceeded to hand me the scabbard as he proclaimed. "Here, a sheath fit for a king, and the only one worthy enough to hold the master sword." I slid my blade into the sheath and placed it on my back. Skull Kid continued to point out. "The others had a grin like that too when they got the blade!" At that moment I realized I bore a big stupid grin on my face. The child-like creature began to chuckle as he said. "Come on. I'm sure your companions are growing anxious for your return."

While nodding in agreement I replied. "Yeah, you're probably right. Let's go." Then we both exited the secret chamber, and I became more and more eager to present my comrades the master sword we have worked so long and hard to obtain, now finally in our grasp.

...

I stood back in the small open area where I met the Skull Kid, who was now finishing the music he played on his flute as the trees moved back together, closing the gaps between them and the grassy path that once lay before us was no longer in sight, as if it never even existed. He then uttered. "The next time this path will be opened is when you come back to return the blade."

"Right. Now I better head back. I've got a long walk ahead of me." I replied.

When I turned around to start my leave I spotted Navi shoot out the trees, and speed towards us exclaiming. "Link!"

I could hear worry in her voice, and I asked. "What's the matter?"

"Your friends! They're in danger!" She revealed.

"What?! What happened?" I interrogated quickly becoming full of powerful concern for my allies.

"They've been attacked! When I saw them they were in a battle with a group of monsters, and they appeared to be outnumbered."

Hearing those words distress enveloped me, and I remembered Ganon's dragon attacked us and I knew the villains fighting my friends were more of his minions. Fearing for my comrades lives I charged passed the fairy, but before I could enter the crowd of trees I heard the Skull Kid call. "LINK WAIT!"

I turned to face him and said. "My friends are in danger! I don't have time to stop!"

"I understand what you're feeling, but if you go along that path on your own you'll get yourself lost. And even if you don't by the time you reach your allies it will probably be too late." He reasoned.

I knew he was right, but even so I still desired to race through the wood to their side, so I said. "Well what else do you want me to do? Stand here and give up on them?!"

"No, but I can you there super fast!" He responded.

Now I was truly listening to what he had to say. "How?" I asked.

"Just watch." He answered, and proceeded to turn and face the wall of trees to his right, and began to play a soft, magical, tune that was different from the previous one, then I watched as the trees parted until a single path was made. He then continued to say. "Go down that path and you'll be joining your friends in battle before you know it!"

With a nod I said. "Thank you!"

I instantly sprinted across the cleared path, and within just a few steps I had reached its end where I found myself back in the large open area, where the Giant Tree stood tall and strong. Ahead of me I could see a raging battle, the sound of shouting voices and clashing weapons filled the air as I looked upon the fierce fight praying for my friends safety.

Within the battle I spotted lizard-like monsters I knew to be Lizalfos, and skeleton warriors I recognised as Stalfos, but there were creatures I had not yet seen before. They were humanoid, pig-like beasts with orange skin, that wore metal armour on their belly, and were armed with a sword and wooden shield.

Navi was right my friends were clearly outnumbered, but I noticed they were holding their own and hadn't seemed to suffer any casualties, but I didn't know how long that would last so I needed to get down there and help them. Quickly I dashed along the grass covered floor unsheathing my blade as I entered into the thick of the battle. Swinging my weapon left and right I sliced through the faces of two of the pig-like monsters, then proceeded to charge towards a Stalfos duelling with a hylian knight, assisting my ally I got behind the skeleton warrior without its notice, and swung my sword up high breaking through its ribcage, and all of its bones fell to the ground.

Now able to see me clearly the soldier exclaimed. "Link! Your back!" Noticing the sword in my hand he pointed at it saying. "Is that-"

"Yeah, it is." I interjected. "But let's keep our focus on the battle." The moment those words left my mouth I turned my full attention back to the battle around me. Instantly I saw ahead of me another Hyrulean Knight in trouble. He was laying flat on his back, a lizalfos standing over him its foot pressing against his chest keeping him down, with its sword raised high above its head ready to kill. Without hesitating I speeded towards them, and just before the lizard monster could deliver the final blow I leapt through the air, and lunged my sword forward as I collided into the green monster, sending us both to the ground. After getting back to my feet I withdrew the master sword from the lizalfos's bleeding stomach.

In the corner of my eyes I noticed Impa, the one I was worried for the most though I knew her to be the most capable. Giving her my complete focus I saw she was fighting a Stalfos. She dodged the swings of its large intimidating blade gracefully, but struggled to get her own strikes in against her opponents massive shield and armour that were tough enough to handle her biggoron sword. Sprinting to her aid I watched as she jumped high into the air, her weapon ready to kill, but this was a mistake as the skeleton knight merely hit her away with its heavy shield sending her flying to the ground. Seeing her in trouble I picked up the pace as the bone warrior stepped over her and raised its threatening blade over its head prepared to deliver a killing strike. This made me scream out. "NO!" Earning the enemy's attention. As I neared the villain it sent me a wide horizontal swing of its sword, but I slid under the attack and cut through its legs. When I turned around I saw the top half of its body on the ground. Pushing itself up the stalfos turned and looked to me, its skull face covered with rage, but before it could act on its anger Impa's biggoron sword suddenly impaled its head, and the enemy shattered to the ground.

Standing over the Stalfos's remains the shiekah woman looked to me, and questioned "What kind of timing do you call this?"

"Sorry." I apologized. "That fairy led me on a bit of a trip. But hey I got the master sword." And showed off the legendary blade.

Her eyes widened in admiration for the stunning blade, and I heard her mutter. "Finally." Then suddenly her focus went from the sword to whatever was behind me, and she shouted. "LINK WATCH OUT!"

Immediately I span around to see one arrow flying towards me, but luckily I was able to deflect it with my blade. I saw it was fired by one of the pig beasts armed with a bow. Before it could shoot another I watched a kodachi I knew belonged to Impa zoom past me, and enter the monsters head, killing it. I turned to the shiekah woman, and said. "Thanks." Then not allowing me a moment of rest I noticed a lizalfos charging towards me on my left. Turning to face it I watched the green beast leap into the air, and as it fell it swung its sword down towards me, so I rolled to the side dodging the attack, then speedily turned back to it and swung my blade at its neck, slicing through it. Hearing the roar of a second enemy I looked behind me to see another lizalfos running at me. As it attempted to strike me with its silver blade I grabbed its wrist halting the attack, and continued to plunge the master sword into its chest forcing a hiss of pain out the monster's mouth. When the green beast collapsed lifeless I was greeted by a single stalfos standing across from me, blade raised up high, unfortunately for the skeleton warrior before it could strike me, Impa flew over us both, and landed behind my opponent, then with her biggoron sword she slashed through its spine and the entire skeleton fell in pieces. Witnessing the elegant kill I complemented. "Have I ever told you how beautiful you look in battle?"

My words made a small smile form on the older woman's lips, but then suddenly she exclaimed. "Link behind you!"

Heeding her warning I span around to see three pig-like beasts racing for me. Wanting to take them all down at once, I filled the legendary blade with my magic power, making it glow a deep blue. Then as I swung my sword its light unexpectedly flew off, and headed straight for the approaching villains, cutting through their necks making their heads fly high into the air soon following the bodies to the bloodstained grass. Surprised I looked to my blood dripping weapon and proclaimed. "I love this thing!"

All of a sudden I heard a loud, booming, voice. "HERO!"

Turning to the sound of the voice my blue eyes met with a warrior, covered in black plated armour and towered over every other being here. He stood on the other side of the battlefield, and with each step he took towards me, more and more of our monstrous enemies took notice of him, and ceased to fight as they gathered behind the tall knight. Then with a formal, yet venomous voice he informed. "We have been awaiting your arrival, chosen hero. But sadly I must admit I am disappointed. How puny you have turned out to be, and your face seems to bear little...experience."

To this I replied. "Heh, well you'd be surprised out how much one can go through in a short time."

"Hmm, maybe." He responded, then continued to introduce himself. "I am captain of this infantry. We were sent here to kill you. But I have decided that it would be simpler to end your pathetic life myself, without the distraction of a battle. What say you young child? A duel between just you and I? Or would you rather more of your men's blood spill onto the lovely grass?"

Digesting his offer I looked to my comrades spotting Zelda, Sheik, Nabooru, and the hylian knights. I saw they were obviously bruised and tired. My one on one fight with this giant warrior could at least provide them a short rest. I looked to Impa beside me and she gave me a nod of encouragement seeming to have faith I could defeat this foe. Returning my focus to the black knight I said. "I will accept your offer!"

Excitedly he exclaimed. "That's the spirit boy!" And boasting his black, broad, sword and round shield he continued. "I shall now free your head from that feeble body! Then proudly bring it, and that sword to my master, our king, Ganondorf. He will be very pleased with me."

Ignoring his description of my death I walked calmly towards him, leaving my allies behind me. Soon I stepped up before my opponent who stood a few feet above me, and looked down to me humming with confidence. Tightly grasping my blade's grip with both hands, I pointed it towards the captain, showing I was ready for battle. The giant knight before me then uttered. "Let us begin." And without another word the duel commenced. My enemy swung his broad sword right for my neck, but I quickly ducked under the attack. As I rose back up the knight pointed his heavy sword to the sky, and brought it down at me. This time I swung my blade up, and as our weapons met mine easily broke through his, shattering it to a hundred pieces that fell around me to the ground.

I heard a shocked gasp escape the black knight, and taking this chance I whacked his leg with the flat of my blade, forcing him to his knees with a pained grunt. Desiring to finish this confrontation now, I sent my magic power into the legendary blade and it glowed its usual blue, but then it unexpectedly transformed into a brighter orange. I refused to allow this surprise to distract me, and I proceeded to perform an under arching swing eventually heading upwards that broke through the villain's torso, neck, and head armour as well as slashing the flesh underneath, proven by the crimson blood that burst out of the long broken gap in his armour and onto my green tunic.

At that very moment everyone was silent, the only sound to be heard was the loud THUD of the dead knight's corpse hitting the ground. Staring at the dead captain, then to his shocked infantry a confident smile formed on my lips as I asked. "Shall we continue?" In a act of fear and panic at seeing their leader killed so easily, the beastly warriors turned and fled.

Zelda's voice could then be heard shouting out a command. "AFTER THEM! DO NOT SHOW A SINGLE ONE MERCY!"

The soldiers let out a loud battle cry as they charged past me pursuing their attackers, and I joined the chase.

...

Some time had passed. I stood on the grass ground reddened from the spilt blood of our enemies, whose bodies were scattered around me, laying lifeless some without all their limbs. Indeed we did not show even one of them mercy.

Standing before me on four legs was Epona, who seemed to glare at me with her black eyes. We may not speak a common language, but I knew exactly why she was upset. "Epona, I'm sorry I left without you, but the fairy told me I had to go alone!" Continuing to stroke her mane I said. "You know I didn't really want to leave you behind. Forgive me?" My horse uttered a quiet grunt, which I understood as a yes and patting her neck I said. "Thanks girl." The sight would of been a odd one if any stranger were to pass by and see us. A young man begging a horse's forgiveness with dead, bloody, monsters littered around them. Not quite the usual sight.

An sudden familiar voice then grabbed my attention. "That's your excuse!" I turned around to see my Gerudo companion stomping up to me, and she didn't seem too pleased.

"Not her too." I thought.

Receiving a sharp punch to my arm I let out a yelp of pain, and began rubbing it as she interrogated. "You couldn't bring us with you because a fairy said you had to come alone?!"

"Hey, she was adamant about the solo thing!" I argued.

Hearing this she looked at me with a shocked expression, and exclaimed. "I've seen you kill dragons and giant spiders, but you can't negotiate with a fairy?!"

Not really having a good comeback to this I simply replied. "Well, erm yeah."

The Gerudo still appeared unpleased with me, but before she could proceed voicing her opinion on the matter another familiar voice chimed in. "Link!" The redhead and I both look to my left to see Princess Zelda approaching us with Impa and Sheik at her side. The brunette continued to say. "Thank Nayru you came when you did! The battle would of gone very differently without you present."

"Well I probably wouldn't of been much help without this." I replied, unsheathing the master sword to show it to them all, and watched as everyone's eyes widened in surprise. Well, everyone as in Sheik and Zelda. Impa had already seen the blade so showed no surprise, and I guessed Nabooru was still too annoyed with me to care.

Pointing at the legendary blade Zelda uttered. "Is that-"

"The master sword? Yup!" I interjected.

Not taking her eyes off the weapon she stepped closer to me so she may admire it better, and continued. "It's beautiful."

"Heh, there's something else I wanna show you all." I stated. Looking to my sword I said. "Fi, come on out and meet my friends here."

Not even a second later the master sword glowed blue for a short moment, before the feminine figure of Fi materialized in front of me, floating in the air. Upon her appearance a gasp emitted from each of my companions, this time including Impa and Nabooru. "Greetings, Master Link." Fi said.

Her eyes remaining on the floating being, Zelda asked me quietly. "Who, or what is that?"

Overhearing what she said the spirit introduced itself. "I am Fi, spirit of the master sword. Would I be correct to presume you are Princess Zelda?"

A stunned expression plastering her face, the princess stuttered. "Yes, but...How do you know that?"

"Similar to Link who bears incredible resemblance to the chosen hero's before him, you appear 95% identical to the princesses of the same name who bore the triforce of wisdom before you." The spirit informed.

Seeming to take in what just left Fi's lips Zelda responded. "Right, well it is a honour to meet you Fi."

"And it is a pleasure to meet you, your grace." The feminine being replied.

Then we heard a young sounding voice interject. "I think its cool to meet ya too Zelda!"

Our attention turned to the direction of the voice, and we saw the Skull Kid strutting up towards us as he hopped over the dead monsters nonchalantly.

As she made her way to my side Impa asked. "Who are you?"

Feigning hurt he placed his hand on his chest, and questioned. "Link have you not yet told them of me?!" I simply shrugged in reply, and he let out a short, light-hearted chuckle then continued. "Well allow me to introduce myself. I am a Skull Kid, the guardian of the master sword."

"Guardian?" Sheik enquired.

Going into more detail the Skull Kid answered. "Yeah. I keep the legendary blade hidden from anyone wanting to obtain it. Well, anyone except the chosen hero, who I will guide to the ancient weapon. Like I did with your friend Link."

With an accusing finger Impa exclaimed. "So you're the one who declared the rest of us unworthy to be shown the master sword's resting place!"

Shooting a glare at the Skull Kid Nabooru commented. "So that was your demand as it?"

The child-like creature replied. "I'm sensing a angry aura coming from the two of you. Listen, even if my opinion was different, I was ordered by the first hero himself to only show the legendary blade's hiding place to the chosen hero's after him."

Refusing to see if the confrontation will escalate Zelda intervened. "Impa, Nabooru. We may not of witnessed the master sword's discovery, but still we now have it within our grasp, and that's the important part. Our mission is finally complete! So this is a time for joy, not conflict. Wouldn't you agree?"

Seeming to regret her behaviour Impa replied. "Yes, you are right your grace."

Admitting the princess was right the gerudo said. "Yeah."

Facing the Skull Kid Zelda uttered. "Thank you for leading Link to the blade of evil's bane. Now our long quest for the legendary blade is finally complete.

"Heh, no problem." He replied cheerfully. Turning his attention to Fi he inquired. "So how did Link do in your first battle with him, Fi?"

"He displayed swift, elegant, and deadly skill with excellence matching my masters' before him." The being answered.

"I can tell." He stated, gesturing to the corpses that surrounded us. Turning back to face us he said. "I guess that now your mission is complete you'll be making your leave."

"He is right your grace." The Sheikah woman declared. "It took us days to reach this point, and it will take just as many to get back. So we must begin our leave as soon as possible."

Before the princess could respond the Skull Kid piped up. "If you guys want to leave this forest quickly, I can get you out of here before noon!" These words immediately grabbed everyone's attention.

"How?" The brunette uttered.

"You'll see." He assured, then took out his flute and set his sights on a tight group of trees a small distance to our left. It didn't take long at all for me to realize what he was up to, as he began to play the soft magical tune from earlier. While we all watched him perform his melody, Impa leaned over to me and whispered. "Lad, do you know what he is up to?"

"Yeah, but just watch. This is pretty cool." I responded quietly.

At that moment the same trees started to depart from one another, creating a path between them, which we could see led to the entrance of Faron Woods, even Coro could be seen sitting at his cauldron.

I watched as all the faces of my companions became covered in amazement.

With a proud face the Skull Kid turned to us and uttered. "See? The entrance to Faron Woods, or in this case your exit, and its just a few steps away."

With a large, pleasers, grin Zelda exclaimed. "Thank you so much! This helps us greatly!"

"Heh, thought it might." He replied.

Princess Zelda turned around to face us all, and said. "Everyone gather up all our supplies! Today we travel back to Kakariko Village!"

...

We had gotten ourselves ready, and I now sat a top my horse Epona before the passage created by the Skull Kid, with Impa seated behind me and Fi back inside the blade. Zelda sat on her horse beside us, where she said. "I still can't thank you enough for your help Skull Kid."

"It's no problem. Now will you get out of here, and save Hyrule already!" He replied.

The princess nodded and I watched her proceed to pass through the portal, with Sheik at her side mounted on his own stallion. I started to follow her lead, and as I passed the child-like creature he declared. "I'll see you later, when you come to return the master sword. And don't worry, I will make your way back simple also."

With a smile of appreciation I said. "Thank you. I will make sure to bring it back safe and sound."

"You better! Or else!" He threatened playfully.

I left out a slight chuckle, and continued down the path he created, with Nabooru and all the soldiers riding behind. As we travelled through the two groups of trees I felt Impa's arms tighten around my waist, as she whispered in my ear. "You've done well lad."

Placing my hand on one of hers I corrected. "We've done well."

Soon we reached the end of the path, and found ourselves back where we had met Coro, who I could see ahead of us sitting before his cauldron. The moment he noticed us a large grin graced his lips, and waved his hand calling. "WELCOME BACK! YOU WERE IN THERE AWHILE! HAVE A GOOD TIME?"

And I called back. "IT WAS ROUGH! BUT IT ENDED ON A HIGH NOTE."

And done. I was kinda on the fence on whether including Fi or not but in the end I just thought why not and chucked her in. Don't expect to see much of her in future chapters, but don't expect her to be ignored either. For anyone wondering what those pig-like monsters exactly were they're Moblins their design is the one from ALBW. Also if any of ya are wondering who it was Link had that one on one fight with, well he doesn't have a name, but he is a Darknut the design being from TP. Originally their fight was gonna last longer, but I decided to greatly shorten it to show how much more powerful Link now is with the master sword. Anyways next chapter we'll see everyone preparing for battle against King Ganondorf and his army. I wish I could say that it won't take as long to finish as the recent chapters have, but at this point I just can't, but I still hope it won't be too long. I hope you guys enjoyed! Please review criticism is welcome!