Wolf and Sky watched silently as the crowd of soldiers exited the temple. Upon Cia's death, Wizzro had panicked and fled, leaving the horde of monsters to be slaughtered by a willing Scarf Link.

"So… Is it over?" Wolf asked. "Are we supposed to go home now, like nothing happened?"

Sky patted his brother's shoulder gently. "It had to end sometime, Wolf. I know it's not the outcome you wanted, but… There's nothing we can do."

Wolf hung his head with misty eyes. That certainly wasn't what he wanted to hear, but Sky wasn't sure what would make him feel better.

"We can try to get me back to Hyrule Castle, if you don't mind." The heroes looked down to see a boy staring up at them impatiently. "I kinda have a girl waiting for me there," Young Link huffed, tapping his foot.

"Grandfather?" Wolf tilted his head in confusion. "Why do you look like a kid again?"

Young Link held up a bracelet with an indifferent expression, showing off the smashed gem in the middle. "I felt like I didn't need it anymore. Once I get back to Zelda, time's moving forward for us. I don't want any more time travel crap. Oh, also…" He held up a familiar mask in his other hand, a sinister grin spreading across his face. "I got this back."

"The Fierce Deity's Mask?" Wolf blinked a few times at the sight. "Did Lana give it back?"

"Yep!" Young Link hooked it onto his belt proudly, dropping the bracelet without a care. "She was a little reluctant, but I convinced her."

Wolf stared on silently at the mask. He recalled the conversation with his ancestor, when Young Link alluded to it possibly driving him mad. His grandfather noticed his scowl and matched it with one of his own.

"Wipe that look off your face," Young Link huffed, clinging to the mask tighter. "I know what the price is. Even if this thing fully corrupts me, it definitely won't be happening any time soon. Just…don't make me think about the future right now."

Wolf sighed, knowing convincing him wouldn't come easy. "Alright, I'll leave it alone. Don't think I won't be worrying, though."

"Yeah, yeah," Young Link groaned. He paused with wide eyes before saying, "Hold on a second. I gotta go do something." He rushed off suspiciously, hopping up a withered tree nearby.

Sky couldn't help but share a smile with Wolf. "I still can't believe I'll become that."

As the two laughed together, Lana walked up to them awkwardly. The joyous atmosphere dissipated instantly as tension built. "Uh, hey," Lana said in a shaking voice. "I know you don't want to leave yet, but you've got to go back. You don't belong here and weird things could happen to your dimension if you stay-"

"We get it," Sky interrupted. "I just didn't think it would be so sudden."

Wolf scratched his neck nervously. "Let's just wait for Young to come down at least. So we can say goodbye."

Lana nodded slowly, obviously upset she was the one to split the three heroes apart. "I'll get everything ready, then…"

Young Link leapt onto a wilting branch, leaning against the trunk. "Alright, Hero, what now?"

The Hero, instead of simply speaking, materialized in front of him, sitting next to his counterpart. "Don't you think this should be a little sentimental? This is the last time we'll be speaking with each other."

"I figured," Young Link shrugged. "Having you stuck with me for the rest of my life would be hell anyway."

"Aw…" The Hero showed a rare smile and reached out to pat Young Link's head. "You're going to miss me, won't you?"

Young Link reached under his hat to rub the spot he was petted. "Stop being weird. Just tell me what you want."

The Hero's fatherly smile turned sorrowful. "I'll be honest… I don't want to leave you. I just don't want you to turn out like me."

"Like you?" Young Link repeated, furrowing his eyebrows. "You won't have to worry about me dying or anything. I've got a plan-"

"Not like that." The Hero scratched his neck awkwardly. "Death is quick. Depression, confusion, that stuff lasts forever."

Young Link sighed at his words. "It's not forever. Not for me. It's a little embarrassing, but… I want to have a family now. I would probably have one anyway because Wolf exists. But that would mean settling down and really becoming an adult. So I can't complain all the time about being sad." He caught the Hero holding in a chuckle. "Are you laughing?! It's not a stupid thing to want!"

"I know, it's just not something I'd expect you to say."

"Ah…" Young Link couldn't exactly argue with that. "Anyway… I've been meaning to ask why you're here. All you did was bitch at me a lot."

The Hero smirked knowingly. "I did more than that and you know it. Don't be such a kid."

"And you shouldn't be such a bastard," Young Link grimaced. He glanced down to the ground, noticing Impa waving him down.

"I suppose it's time to leave," the Hero said, giving a hesitant smile. "Which means I'll have to go back to Sky. And when I do, I want to sleep for a long time."

Young Link wanted to make a sarcastic comment, but the reality of a final goodbye with the Hero weighed on him. What was he supposed to say?

"Don't worry about it, kid," the Hero said, patting his head. "I've never liked long farewells anyway. Besides, there's more important people you have to talk to." A proud, fatherly smile slowly formed on his face. "Let's just say we might cross paths again. I look forward to it."

His image quickly faded and Young Link's head felt lighter. It was like a burden was lifted from his mind, but somehow the feeling only made him slump against the tree trunk and sigh. There was no time to be depressed about the loss though; there were more goodbyes to be said.

Wolf looked up at the orange sky, the grass tickling his cheeks. It was an irritating feeling he never liked, but this was the last time he would be able to sit around the courtyard. Since Cia's death the temple had seemed to become brighter and peaceful. Even the grass itself was lusher.

"Hyrule Castle looks better than this," a child-like voice huffed. Unsurprisingly, it was Young Link standing my Wolf's head. "The temple just looked better with that gloomy look, you know?"

Wolf simply sighed in response. Sky sat beside him with an empty gaze aimed at Lana, who cautiously approached them with the two Zeldas at her side.

"Are you ready?" she asked, spell book in hand.

"Ready as I could be," Young Link grinned. A tough mask was obviously on his face, but no one dared point it out. "You guys got to see your Zeldas here but mine is waiting for me. I can't keep her waiting too long, can I?"

Wolf Zelda bent down and rubbed his cheek with her thumb. "Indeed. Us princesses can be inpatient when it comes to that. But don't worry too much." She folded her hands gracefully with a warm gaze. "I'm sure she'll be overjoyed to see you."

Young Link chuckled timidly, scratching the back to his neck. "I dunno… Sometimes she gets upset if I go out without her. She doesn't like being alone." Blood rushed to his cheeks, but before everyone could stare, he grabbed Sky's arm roughly. "Hey! You guys still haven't done the deed yet, have you? C'mon, in the books this is where the hero kisses his girl!" The group shared a laugh as Sky tore away with a bright red face.

"Hey!" A shiver went up Sky's spine when the shout rang across the courtyard. The Demon Lord himself was marching furiously towards them with a struggling Agitha trying to keep up. "Where the hell are you going with my property?! I thought we made an agreement that I'd keep him!"

"Back off, Tingle reject," Young Link spat. "Go find some other underaged boy to boss around. My brother's going back where he belongs."

"Please leave Beetle alone!" Agitha begged, clutching his cape. "Just go to another dimension!"

Ghirahim studied Sky's defiant gaze before sighing in defeat. "A face like that doesn't suit you, Sky Child. I remember when you were timid and easily frightened. How fun it was to toy with you then… I suppose I can just find a way to travel through time again. Apparently, a Gate of Time isn't needed." He gave Young Link a sideways glance before taking his leave.

"You didn't have to do that," Sky said to Agitha. "If he time travels somehow the me of that dimension is good as dead."

The bug princess hung her shoulders, suddenly filled with guilt. "But this Beetle is important… Agitha can't just let you be taken like that!"

Sky finally managed a smile and patted her head. "I'm grateful for that, Agitha."

Her face flushed red in embarrassment. "O-Oh, you're quite welcome… Um, Grasshopper?" She reached into her basket and pulled out a folded piece of parchment, holding it out to wolf. "Please don't look until you get back. It's something to remember me by."

Wolf froze, stunned by the offer. However, a smile quickly spread across his face. "I'll be sure to keep it safe."

Agitha turned even redder. "Y-Yes. Have a safe trip!" She turned and darted away before even finishing her sentence.

"Looks like somebody has her first crush," Young Link smirked.

"Poor thing," Wolf Zelda chuckled, turning to Lana. "Now, has everyone said their goodbyes?"

"Uh, hold on." Wolf strode up to Midna, who was standing a few feet away. "I know you don't think much of me, but… I just wanted to give you a proper goodbye this time." He held out his timidly. Much to his surprise, Midna grasped it with a warm smile.

"I can't say I like you," she said, her grin quickly fading. "But you aren't as stupid as I thought, so…" The Twili looked away nervously. "Guess I just wish I would've talked to the Link from my dimension. Maybe I could've saved-"

Wolf gently squeezed her hand. "Don't blame yourself. I know he did what he thought was best. You have your own people to look after. Take care of them, okay?"

Midna blinked stupidly. "Y-Yeah, sure… Um, you'd better go. You've got your own kingdom to care for."

Wolf nodded and hesitantly let go of her hand. He slowly made his way back to the circle and said, "I think we're ready, Lana."

The sorceress flipped open her spell book. "Yes…" she sighed, trying to hide her sadness. Everyone, please stand in a circle. It'll make the magic easier."

The group did as she said and stood in a tight formation. As Lana began her chant, a Young Link looked to his brothers with a satisfied expression. "Well, guess this is it. Any last words?"

Sky closed his eyes and exhaled. "All I can say is…" He placed a hand on Young Link's shoulder. "I'm not too upset at what I'll become. That goes for you too." He gave Wolf the look of an elderly brother. Wolf had seen it so many times before, but now it meant much more.

"Honestly, I… I don't want to leave you," Wolf confessed emotionally. "I don't have all that much to go back to. I'll be alone again…"

Young Link crossed his arms with a frown. "I'm always with you. Know that annoying little voice in your head that makes your dumb decisions? That's me. Sky is, uh, the smart one, I guess. The point is that we're all one in the same. Even if we can't talk to each other again, there'll always be that constant presence." He grabbed Wolf's hand and squeezed it. "So don't say you're alone, okay? We'll always be looking out for you."

"That's right," Sky added. "We're brothers. Nothing will change that."

Wolf looked over at Midna, who was staring at him. Even with their farewells being said Wolf could see a bit of regret it her eyes. He gave her a sorrowful smile as the world began to grow misty.

"Finally!" Sky Zelda gasped. "We're going home!" She grabbed her friend's arm ecstatically.

The group suddenly began to laugh, quietly at first, but then louder. The two girls hugged while the Links just took in their last moments together. None of them had felt such relief or such grief at the same time. It seemed to on forever, but soon they couldn't see anything at all.

*That ending though.

Young Link: That's it?! D:

No, of course not! You guys don't know how hard this was to write… I didn't know how to end it right and even now I don't think I did this story right. But it doesn't end here! I consider this the last chapter, but our heroes will be getting their own epilogues! You have three more chapters to read, so stay turned~! ^^ And please excuse the time it took me to write this… I haven't had that much writers bock in a while. T_T

Wolf: Uh-huh.

Sky: Sure.

Young Link: Maybe if you weren't playing so much Breath of the Wild…

*throws Wii U at Young Link* Shut up! I haven't even gotten the DLC yet… ;_; Anyway, thanks for being on this journey with me thus far. It's been an emotional ride. I can't believe it's (sort of) over! D: Well, I intend to see it through the epilogues, which I've been planning for a while. Let's do it! ^^

P.S. Also a special shoutout to Raven, Twi, Adam, and thegangerdoctor (among others, of course!) for helping me through the difficult times during this story. I know I've been absent lately, but I still think about you guys all the time. (^^)/ Love you all!

K bye.*