A/N: I'm gonna mix up a few things that happened in the game, so don't freak out if something sounds off from when you played it.
Link and the Eds had just been 'dropped' off in Kakariko Village by Kaepora Gaebora the Owl after obtaining the Goron Ruby and visiting the Great Fairy of Power at the top of Death Mountain. Now they were catching their breaths after being flown through the air and think of where to go next.
"Okay boys," Eddy started after shaking the adrenaline off. "We've got 2 of the stones! We just need one more!"
"Then we can get back to Princess Zelda and help her stop Ganondorf!" Link added.
"Let's get the last Spiritual Stone guys!" Ed yelled while pointing his finger to the sky, a smile on his face.
"I agree," Edd said in a calm voice. "But I'm afraid you're all overlooking one little detail."
"Exactly where is the final Spiritual Stone?" Navi finished for him. Ed was still smiling while Link and Eddy slapped their foreheads, both of the feeling like idiots for not realizing it sooner.
"I'm afraid finding the final Spiritual Stone is on hold until we can ascertain it's location." Edd declared before digging into his pockets and pulling out a notepad. "In the meantime, we should take care of unfinished business."
"Like what?" Eddy asked.
"We have a few promises to keep," Edd stated. "Like destroying the Golden Skulltulas. And let's not forget the money we owe the Happy Mask Salesman."
"OH! Can we get another mask?" Ed asked with a grin.
"That's correct." Edd said as he closed the notebook.
"Then let's check on the curse family first." Link suggested as he began looking through his inventory for the Skull Tokens they had been collecting along their travels. "I'm betting they'd like an update on how we're doing."
"Let us be off then gentlemen." Edd said as he put his notebook away.
"When did you find time to write that out anyway?" Eddy asked.
"I always utilize my time..." he began before Eddy tuned him out, not wanting to hear the details.
-House of Skulltula-
The boys walked inside after bracing themselves, still unused to seeing talking skulltulas around them. They stopped just before entering the larger room of the house and looked up at the ceiling.
"Hello? You guys awake?" Eddy called out before they heard footsteps running towards them. They looked to see a kid with a huge smile on his face running towards them.
"Who are you?" Link asked.
"It's you guys!" said the boy before turning to the larger room and shouting, "They've returned!" The other skulltulas all lowered themselves on threads before shouting out congrats and other kind words.
"It's them!"
"They're actually doing it!"
"We'll be human in no time!" The boys all walked in and looked around in confusion at their words before stopping before the Half Skulltula.
"Would you mind explaining why everyone is congratulating us when you're all still cursed?" Edd asked politely.
"Not all of us!" said the Half Skulltula as he pointed at the mysterious boy. "One of my sons has returned to normal!"
"No he's not!" Ed laughed while waving his hand. "He's not a spider like you!" They all stared at Ed before Edd walked him away to explain the situation again, leaving Link and Eddy with the Half Skulltula and child.
"Bernard," said the Half Skulltula. "Don't forget their reward."
"A reward?" Eddy asked with a grin as he turned to the boy.
"It's an ancient relic our ancestors used in days long past to find hidden secrets and such." explained the boy as he held out what looked like a blocky stone of sorts that was half the size of one of Edd's shoes. "It's called the Stone of Agony!"
"Sounds painful." Link said as the boy gave Eddy the stone.
"Well, when the creator made the first one, it caused him great agony." explained the Half Skulltula.
"How can it cause agony if it reveals hidden secrets?" Eddy couldn't help but ask.
"Well..."
-A looong time ago-
"Finally!" cried out a man in a robe, his home full of potions and such scattered all around him as he held up a stone the size of a watermelon. "With this stone I've created, nothing in this world can remain hidden!" He then placed it on a high shelf, only for the shelf to break, dropping the stone right on the poor man's head before slipping and crushing his foot. "THE AGONY!" cried the man as he hopped on his good foot while holding his head.
-Present-
"And that's the story." finished the Half Skulltula.
"That...was a strange story." Link said with a confused look.
"And they lived happily ever after!" Ed said after he and Edd joined him.
"Moving on!" Eddy drolled.
"If you destroy more spiders, we'll gladly reward you all again!" said the Half Skulltula.
"What are we waiting for?! Let's hunt some bugs!" Eddy yelled before running for the door.
"Farewell for now!" Edd waved as he and his friends all ran outside, the Half Skulltula waving farewell, a happy glint in his eyes.
-Castle Town Bazaar-
The boys had returned to Hyrule Castle Town to pay the Happy Mask Salesman his money before they were lent the Skull Mask.
"I am dead from the neck up!" Ed said while walking around like a zombie in town, earning strange stares from everyone that he walked close to.
"Let's see," Edd said as he took his notebook out again and crossed a few things off. "Check up on the cursed family: Check. Pay Happy Mask Salesman money owed, along with acquiring new mask to sell: Check. Next on the list is to see the Great Fairy that dwells near the castle."
"I think that might be a little hard this time," Link said as they looked up at the castle. "Unless we have official business, we're not getting in."
-In front of the gate to the Royal Grounds-
"Well, if it isn't the kids from before." said the guard in charge of the gate.
"Greetings once again." Edd greeted with a smile and wave.
"Hiya Mr. Guard!" Ed said with a grin.
"Is there some reason you kids have come back?" asked the guard.
"It's a long shot, but do you think we could get inside?" Link asked.
"Sorry, but the rules are still the same. No one without official business can-"
"Excuse me?" came a girl's voice. Everyone turned towards the voice before their eyes widened.
"Princess Zelda?!" exclaimed the guard before straightening himself out.
"Is something wrong?" she asked before she saw the boys and had to fight off the smile that threatened to break out on her face. "It appears we have visitors," she said before turning to the guard. "Please open the gate."
"But your Majesty! If the king were to find out-"
"I will take the blame should my father ask. Now please, open the gate." Zelda said, her tone a little more commanding.
"Yes Ma'am!" said the guard before he quickly opened the gate, allowing the boys to walk past the gate.
"Hello," Zelda greeted as they all walked a bit away from the guard and out of earshot. "It's good to see you all again. Have you recovered all three Spiritual Stones?"
"I'm afraid not," Edd said with a glum look. "We haven't a clue as to where the final Spiritual Stone is."
"We got the Goron Ruby from Mr. Darunia!" Ed grinned while Eddy pulled out the Goron's Ruby from his pocket.
"I see," Zelda nodded with a smile. "All we need now is the Spiritual Stone of Water."
"Would you happen to know where it is?" Link asked.
"Of course. It's in the posession of the Zoras." she informed them.
"Zoras?" they all asked.
"Of course!" Navi said as she fluttered around. "Who else would have the Spiritual Stone of Water but the Zoras?!"
"What's a Zora?" Ed asked.
"The Zoras are a race of aquatic humanoids that dwell in Zoras Domain. They have been long time allies with my family since ancient times." Zelda explained.
"Oh, fish people. Why didn't you say so in the first place?" Eddy asked.
"Eddy!" Edd whispered harshly.
"If anyone has the Spiritual Stone of Water, it is the Zoras. To reach them, head down the river that flows near the entrance to Kakariko Village until you reach the waterfall." Zelda explained.
"Thank you, Princess Zelda." Link said while bowing his head in appreciation.
"You're much nicer than the icky Kanker Sisters!" Ed said.
"I'm afraid I don't know who you're referring too." Zelda said while tilting her head in confusion.
"Well then consider yourself lucky." Eddy chuckled as he put the Goron's Ruby in his pocket. He stopped when he felt something vibrating in his pocket and pulled out the Stone of Agony. "Hey guys? Something's wrong with this thing."
"What is this?" Zelda asked.
"It's a cool rock that points you to secrets!" Ed said.
"It's as Ed explained." Edd added. "It's actually the reason we came here in the first place. Somewhere with this area dwells a Great Fairy, who we're seeking to gain assistance from in our journey to stop Ganondorf."
"Well, if it's to help us stop Ganondorf, then you have my permission to search for as long as you like." Zelda said before she turned and walked towards the castle. "I must return inside now. When you're ready to leave, just inform the guard to open the gate. Goodbye for now!"
"Bye bye!" Ed waved as Eddy moved the stone around.
"How do you work this thing?" Eddy asked as he waved it around.
"May I?" Edd asked as he held out his hand.
"Knock yourself out." Eddy said after giving him the stone. Edd examined it, but only found the mark of the Triforce etched onto it.
"Hmm. Very strange." he mumbled.
"Maybe it'll vibrate more if you get closer to whatever's making it react in the first place." Link suggested.
"Let's find the secret!" Ed yelled.
"Can you not yell everything?" Eddy asked as they all began walking around. They followed Link's advice as began walking in the direction that caused it to vibrate the most before coming to a boulder at a dead end.
"It seems we've reached our destination." Edd said as he gave the stone back to Eddy.
"So it points to other rocks?" Eddy said in disbelief. "What a rip-off!"
"It may be possible that it's pointing past the rock." Edd said before asking Ed to move it.
"Gotcha Double D!" Ed said before lifting the rock with one hand. "Here you are!" he said before dropping it on Edd.
"Urgghh...thank you Ed...now please remove it from on top of me." Edd grunted while Eddy laughed.
"Looks like we found the way in." Link said as he leaned down to a small hole in the wall. "Though it looks like only Eddy and I can fit."
"We'll wait out here." Edd groaned as he got up after Ed lifted the boulder again.
"Right. Let's go Eddy." Link said before he and Eddy crawled inside.
-Great Fairy Fountain-
Link and Eddy crawled until they felt the hole widen, letting them stand and walk the rest of the way in. The area looked exactly the same as the Great Fairy Fountain on Death Mountain, save for the torches that were lit with green flames.
"So we just play that song and another Great Fairy will appear, right?" Eddy asked.
"That's right." Link said as he brought out his occarina. "You wanna try and summon her?"
"Sure, why not?" Eddy smirked before he went up and stood on the Triforce emblem and whistle Zelda's Lullaby.
"HAAAHAHAHAHA!" laughed the Great Fairy as she appeared and floated before them, her lowered so that they had a perfect view of her cleavage. Link closed his eyes and covered Eddy's with his hand while the Great Fairy laughed. "Well well. What's this? Two little boys coming to see me?" she asked with a smile before looking at Eddy. Her eyes widened in shock for a moment before she regained her smile and continued. "Well now, aren't you full of surprises?"
"Me?" Eddy asked while pointing at himself.
"That's right. And I can see that you haven't a clue as to who you really are." she said.
"The name's Eddy!" Eddy said while licking his hand and slicking his hair back. "The one and only!" Link and Navi rolled their eyes while the Great Fairy laughed before she blew a kiss at him, followed by a wave of mystical light. Eddy looked around as he felt himself being raised off the ground, a smile on his face at the thought of recieving a gift. The smile quickly vanished as he felt something strange stirring within himself. "What the...What's happening to me?!" he grunted as the feeling grew before his whole body began to tremble.
"Eddy?!" Link said in worry before Eddy screamed, flames erupting all around him in a massive fireball. Eddy continued to scream as the flames around him grew bright and hotter, causing Link and Navi to shield their eyes from the light. Then, just as quickly as the flames came, they vanished, leaving Eddy to fall to his hands and knees, gasping for breath. "Eddy! You alright?!"
"What...what just...what'd you do to me?!" Eddy wheezed between breaths.
"I've unlocked the power that laid dormant within you." the Great Fairy explained.
"How?! By setting me on fire?!" Eddy yelled up at her.
"Do you feel any pain?" she asked.
"I...no...No, I don't." Eddy said as he stood up on wobbly legs and looked at himself. "But...I feel really different."
"What just happened to him Great Fairy?" Navi asked.
"As I have explained, I unlocked the power that was within Eddy. Power that has been lying deep within him since birth. All you need to do now is call it forth."
"Call it forth?" Eddy asked as he stared at his hand before he thrust it out. He thrusted it out a few more times before growling. "It's not working!"
"Concentrate young one." she said, her smile never leaving. Eddy grunted as he held his hand out again, as if about to recieve something. "Feel the power well up within yourself. Command it to appear at your fingertips." Eddy shut his eyes while grabbing his wrist with his free hand and focused on the feeling, his mind screaming that it does what she said he should do with it.
"Eddy! Look!" Link shouted in surprise. Eddy opened and eye and saw something amazing happen. In the middle of his hand, a tiny flame appeared out of nowhere and began to grow. It grew to the size of a pea before stopping and remained in the middle of his palm. He stared at it in wonder as he eased his focus on it, watching the tiny flame dance in his hand.
"Fire." he muttered in shock as he held it up to his face. "I just made fire...come out of thin air."
"There is more to your power than that." the Great Fairy informed him, tearing his gaze away from the flame. "If you train to use it well, it can become a force that will truly aid you on your journey."
"The others are never going to believe this!" Eddy whispered with a huge grin on his face.
"Um, Great Fairy?" Navi said, getting their attention. "You said that Eddy was born with this power?"
"That is correct." she said with a nod.
"Do you know why?" Navi asked. The Great Fairy only giggled at her question.
"I believe that you all will understand at the end of your journey." she said before disappearing into the water with a laugh, leaving the three of them alone.
"Well, we came just as her sister said to," Link said before walking towards the exit. "Guess it's time to move on." Eddy followed while moving the tiny fireball between his fingers, his mind racing at what he could do with his new power.
