*We are officially up to 50 pages! *throws confetti* Woot! Enjoy this extra-awesome chapter of Cia the Stalker – err, I mean Battle of Light! (JK it's actually just a normal chapter…)*

"This isn't good…" Zelda furrowed her eyebrows at the notes she scrawled on a spare piece of paper. She made a list of both sides troops: Cia's army and Zelda's. Although the princess had Cia outnumbered, the sorceress had multiple versions of Link. How was he supposed to go up against himself? It was almost guaranteed that the Hyrulean forces would lose unless the obtained the Master Sword.

"Princess," Fi said in her usual monotone. "I suggest we set up a distraction using some of our troops and send in Link to get the Master Sword when the time is right. There is a 78% chance this plan will be successful. Once he obtains the blade of evil's bane, there is a 69% chance Link will easily defeat the clones Cia created."

"Yes," Zelda agreed with a nod. "I suppose that's our best chance. Tomorrow is the day we set our plan into action. Make sure our soldiers are prepared for the journey. Where's Link?"

"Master Link is training outside the base," Fi answered robotically. "Agitha is with him. Everyone else is keeping watch in the front."

"Thank you Fi," Zelda replied. She placed her notes on the desk she was sitting at and set off to find Link.

Agitha rested her chin on her hand and stared at Link swinging his sword this way and that. At first she was interested in his skill, but now it was just getting boring.

"Link," she called out over his excessive grunting and shouting. "Are you almost done? You and Lana said you'd join me for a tea party later."

"Yeah, later," Link panted as he stabbed a training dummy. "This is serious, Agitha. I have to make sure I'm ready for what's coming."

"Don't worry, Link!" Proxi assured him, fluttering around his head. "Once you get the Master Sword, you'll be unstoppable. Even without it you make everything look easy."

A hint of pride showed in Link's smile. "But I've gotta get it first."

"Hey, look!" Proxi gasped. "Isn't that Agitha's Goddess Butterfly?"

The Bug Princess inhaled sharply in surprise. She whipped her head around to see her butterfly zooming towards her with a note attached to it. She reached out and practically tore the letter off the bug. She caught it in her empty bottle and hastily sat it on the rock she was resting on. She unfolded the note and held it close to her face, lest anyone tried to read over her shoulder.

Dear Agitha,

We're going to warp to the base in the morning. Hopefully the butterfly will get this letter to you on time. Try not to get in the middle of the action. I don't want you to get hurt.

Sincerely,

Link

P.S. I want to suggest something to you. Maybe when we come for the battle you could come with us when we leave. You'll be much safer with us than you are with the others. They don't seem to look out for you very well. And it'll be nice to have some company that isn't, well, me. (Honestly, my other selves can annoy me sometimes.) Please think about it.

Agitha stared at the writing worriedly. Go with Grasshopper? Was that…right? Doing such a thing would make her a traitor. And it's not like any of her army, except Zelda or course, knew they were doing anything wrong.

But still, being with Grasshopper would be nice. He was the only one to treat her like a normal person and not a freak of nature. Sure, the Link of her world was kind, but he was no Grasshopper. Perhaps this was something to consider. She could just imagine the two of them bug collecting all day, her listening to his tales of defying death, and simply having someone to protect her. Agitha could indeed hold her own well enough in battle, and yet the thought of having a handsome young swordsman protect her made her truly feel like the princess she was.

It seems logical, Agitha thought contently. Every princess needs a royal guard. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad it I went.

"Link! Agitha!" A soldier ran into the training ground shouting their names frantically. "It's the enemy. They're here!"

"Already?" Link questioned. "But why now? It doesn't make any sense for them to come so soon…"

"We can think about it later," Proxi said. "For now we've got to drive them off."

"The princess has ordered for Link to go to the front lines with her," the soldier continued. "Midna and Fi will help everyone else escape. Hurry!"

"Go find the others," Link commanded Agitha as the soldier ran for his team. "Zelda and I will find you later."

Agitha's expression turned dark at his words. How was she supposed to rendezvous with Grasshopper and escape with him? She couldn't leave the battle field. If she did, she probably wouldn't see him for a while.

"I'll go," she lied. "But be careful."

Leaving it at that, she abruptly sprinted away to find something to hide in like Grasshopper told her. After everything was said and done, she'd come out and sneak away with her royal guard before anyone would notice. She said a silent prayer to the Goddesses that she and Grasshopper would be able to meet successfully.

And then, she thought. We'll be safe.

"Hurry your ass up," Young Link groaned to Volga. The Dragon Warrior appeared to lag behind, but it was the child who was being hasty. He was still a bit shaken up from what he had seen last night. Seeing his deceased parents was enough, but then it was thrown his way that he was supposed to have a sibling.

"Layla," he whispered to himself as they trekked across the mountainside. They had spawned a mile away from the base for safety. Young Link wasn't sure what the point was, but whatever. He had bigger things to think about. His mind was filled with thoughts about his sister. Yes, sister. He decided on one gender to simplify things. A brother would be too much of a hassle.

But…what if in some dimension out there she was born and dropped off at the forest with him? What he had someone to go through the bullying and "no-fairy" crap with? Would things be better?

He shook his head. No. This wasn't the time to be thinking about such things. He had a battle to fight. Stupid thoughts about what could have been would only distract him. He fell back a bit to the side of his grandson and tugged on his tunic.

"Hey," Young Link whispered. "Remember what we talked about. Keep an eye on me."

"Right," Wolf Link nodded. His ancestor smiled in approval. They had decided to mostly stick together during the battle. Sky Link would protect Cia along with Volga, and one of the teams would defeat the leader when the time was right.

"There they are," Cia announced, pointing to two figures in the distance. Because of the heatwave, none of the Links could identify them. "Be on guard. I have a feeling these are the main commanders."

"So one of them is Zelda," Sky Link thought aloud. "There aren't even any soldiers with them; it's just the two."

"We didn't bring any one else either," Volga noted firmly. "So we have them outnumbered."

"But what if there's an ambush?" Wolf Link suggested. "Maybe we should have someone scout the area while the others are fighting."

"I'll do it," Young Link volunteered. "It'll keep me out of the way." He cast a small glance at his grandson, who gave a subtle nod in understanding.

"Sounds like a plan." Cia jabbed his scepter in the direction of the two adversaries. "Charge!"

Everyone except Young Link darted forward at full speed towards the princess and her companion. The Hero of Time ran to the side instead, beginning to check places parts of the army could be hiding. All the while he kept an eye on his advancing team, making sure he was close enough to jump into action if help was needed.

Meanwhile, Wolf and Sky Link were steadily making their way towards the two, shielding their eyes from the sun.

"That must be Zelda." Sky Link pointed to a feminine figure on the left with rapier. "But who's that other guy? A guard?"

Wolf Link narrowed his gaze at the young man next to her. "That's not just a guard. Look closer."

Sky Link narrowed his gaze. "Uh, I don't recognize them-"

"The hat, Sky. Look at the hat!"

His eyes widened in realization. "Oh, Goddesses, it's me!"

Wolf Link rolled his eyes. His sky counterpart didn't have all the lights on upstairs, it seemed. Hopefully what he lacked in brains he made up for in strength. "I guess we'll have to be a team now," he said. "Since my grandfather is on recon duty."

"I don't know… I don't trust Volga very much around Cia," Sky Link frowned.

"I know," Wolf Link agreed as the enemy began rushing towards them. "But we don't have time to make another plan."

Everyone, including the enemy, came to a screeching halt as they came into view. A beat of silence passed as they examined each other judgingly. Cia's Links glared harshly at their latest doppelganger. He looked quite similar to Wolf Link, except he wore a blue scarf and didn't have the Hero of Twilight's cunning eyes. Instead, he appeared to be full of ignorance as a cocky smile crossed his lips. But before he could draw his sword, Zelda put a hand in front of him.

"Stop," she commanded. She certainly had the air of authority Wolf Link was used to. (But by Din, what was she wearing?!) "I have an agreement for you all."

"What?!" Scarf Link sent her a questioning expression.

"We don't want to listen to anything you have to say," Cia replied sternly. "Now move out of our way or face the consequences."

Both Links drew their swords to emphasize her statement. Zelda allowed Scarf Link to draw his own weapon just in case.

"Just hear me out," the princess continued. "Cia, I know you're a good person deep down. I don't want to go to war with you. I truly don't. So-"

"You're an idiot," Wolf Link snapped, surprising her. "My princess wouldn't be so foolish as to try and say such cowardly things to the enemy. You're just trying to save your own skin."

"No, that's not it," Zelda said, her air of authority fading. "I just know that this wasn't Cia's fault. If she would just…"

"This rambling of yours is getting on my last nerve," Sky Link spat. He pointed the tip of his sword at Zelda's throat, though he wasn't planning on acting upon his threat. "We'll protect Cia no matter what the cost. So get out of our way."

Scarf Link glared at his duplicates, but stopped to count on his fingers, earning him and odd look from Zelda. "Uh, princess? Didn't Lana say there were three of them?"

"Well, yes, I-" She gasped upon realizing the third was missing. "Where did he go?! Link, go warn everyone else! I'll stay here."

"Got it." Scarf Link sprinted off in the direction of the base, but Wolf Link quickly followed suit.

"Protect Cia!" he shouted to Sky Link.

Sky Link nodded and took a step towards Zelda. He really didn't want to do this, but this version of the princess was a liar. Not only that, but she was apparently an idiot for not noticing Young Link's escape. Without allowing himself a second thought, he lunged for the princess, initiating the battle.

"Huh," Young Link shrugged. "Guess there really wasn't an ambush. Stupid princess. Even mine is smarter than that."

He was honestly a bit disappointed to find no extra fun, but oh well. He had another battle to join. And speaking of the princess, he didn't get to see her yet. He pressed himself against a boulder and peeked up at the fight going on a small distance away.

Damn! he thought, his cheeks beginning to turn red. Who dressed her? It's like she's begging her Link to think she's easy. Wait, where is…

Before he could finish his statement, a version of him he'd never seen before wearing a scarf darted past.

Dammit. She's gotten the me of this world to join her. I guess that's what I get for wanting more fun.

Next thing he knew, his grandson bolted past, right on Scarf Link's tail. Young Link didn't try to stop his descendant, knowing he'd be able to handle himself. He had begun to go and help defend Cia when he felt his feet leave the ground and be pulled backwards. He let out a sharp cry of shock when it happened, but someone placed a damp cloth over his mouth and nose.

"Be quiet!" an unfamiliar voice hissed. "We're not gonna hurt you."

"He won't listen," Lana's voice replied. "Trust me, I know. He'll pass out in a minute. Then it'll be easier to take him with us."

Young Link started to kick his legs in protest upon hearing this, but Lana's hand stayed firmly in its position. His panic only escalated when the world around him began to spin. It didn't take a genius to know she put some sort of chemical on the cloth. But if he was going to be captured by them, he wasn't going down without a fight. He desperately reached a hand out towards a now-distant Wolf Link, though he knew he'd never be noticed.

"Poor thing," Lana sighed. "He's got all caught up in a lie and now he's put himself in danger."

Young Link, despite his vision fading, jabbed the heel of his boot into Lana's shin, causing her to cry out in pain. Lucky for her, Cia and the others didn't hear.

As he began to slip into unconsciousness, the last thing Young Link did before he passed out was cast one last worried glance at his grandson. Not because he was afraid for Wolf Link's safety, but because he now had no one to protect him from corruption.

*Sorry for ending it so abruptly. ;_; I was finding trouble finding a place to stop. I'm not very happy with this chapter, but I hope you enjoy it! And I was wondering…what do you guys think of Hylia's Chosen Hero (AKA Sky's past life in jail) and Link's parents? I'd like to bring them back, but I won't waste any space if you don't want me to. I already have a place for Hylia's Hero (and, yes, that's what he'll be called) in this story, and perhaps he'll show up soon…?

Okay, you know what? I'll put a poll up. It'll be if you want him to make a significant appearance or not. Just go on my profile and vote. (Or say it in your review if you'd like.) I may be making a big deal about this, but I want this to be a story that you guys can enjoy. So just go ahead and vote away! :3

P.S. Happy 4thof July! It's 'Murica's birthday! :D Happy birthday, everyone! And if you're a non-American, uh… Here. Have Sky Link.

Sky Link: Wha?!

Young Link: No one likes him anyway. =w=

K bye.*