Dimensional Warfare : Wake Up Zelda
by: Trio and Elf
rated: PG
finished: 2001
Disclaimer: We do not own Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We are only using the characters to devise out own special tale of lore. So don't sue us, we're both poor.
C and C: To send the authors comments you can e-mail us at LetheNanashi@cs.com and Slaybrat@aye.net Trio's email is the first, Elf's is the second.
Author Site: Koujo's Shinku Tengoku
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Author Notes: I bet you are all wondering what in god's name is going on in Hyrule. right? Well here is your answer! ^_^ In this chapter we take a trip through dimensions to the home of Link, HYRULE! WAI! This chapter is free of sex, adult language, and violence.
Chapter Nineteen
Flash Back
A day had passed since Malon had finally woken up. Link and Malon had become inseparable. Together they visited the infirmary to check on the their friends every few hours. Link was too afraid of Malon falling ill again to leave her side. He wanted to be with her to make up for all the lost time. Link and Malon entered the infirmary to see if Rei was there, she wasn't. None of the others had waken, yet. Link walked up to the mechanical door and typed in the code Rei had given him.
The door slide open and together Link and Malon entered. Malon had just unleashed her hand from Link's grasp when she gasped. Link raced to her, "Malon! Are you all right?" He cupped her face in his hands and made her look into his baby blue eyes.
Malon grinned at Link's apparent love then said, "I'm fine Link. Really. But look Princess Zelda is warm, just like I was before I woke."
Link bent over his liege and put a hand on her forehead, sure enough Zelda felt just like Malon had before she woke. He grinned at his love. Malon was just about to kiss her love when Zelda stirred. Together they lifted Zelda into a sitting position, once up Zelda's eyes fluttered open and she groaned.
Zelda mumbled, "Oh, Link." In Zelda's state of half way between sleep and half awake she brought Link's lips to hers and kissed him, passionately.
Malon screamed a jungle cry and flung Link from Zelda, then slapped the princess. Zelda's eyes shot open and she glared at Malon. Malon's breath caught in her throat and she immediately bent her head and said quickly, "Forgive me, Your Highness. I was blinded by jealousy."
Zelda liked seeing Malon bow before her, she looked at Link who looked confused. She knew that if she punished Malon to the full state of the Hylian Law he would never forgive her. Hylian Law states that if a peasant touches any of the Royal House in an unwanted manor that person was to be put to death. Zelda sighed, she wanted to put Malon to death so she could have Link. But she also knew that Link had deep feelings for Malon. Zelda looked back at Malon, "Don't worry Malon. All is forgiven."
After Zelda woke the other woke up soon after. Navi and Epona were the last to finally wake.
Navi fluttered over to Link and flew around him saying, "I'm so happy to finally be awake! I had such horrible dreams!"
Zelda eyes closed as she wondered how Hyrule was doing without her. She was the last of the Royal Line...
*****
Hyrule
"Blast you Kaepora Gaebora! We know that you know where Princess Zelda and the Hero Of Time are!" the small man was loyal to Zelda's family but was short with the old owl. Kaepora Gaebora had agreed to meet the man outside the Market Place.
Kaepora Gaebora was an old owl that helped Link find his way 12 years ago. The owl stated, "Shiko, I don't know where they are. But I know that they will return."
Shiko was furious, "I think you don't want to tell me because you want the Throne of Hyrule!"
"That's absurd! The Princess will be back before her crowning as queen! And if she's not then I will take the throne, but if she is late and happens to return I'd give her back her throne! No questions asked!"
Kaepora began to flap his wings to fly away when Shiko responded with, "Kaepora, I apologize. It's just that Hyrule can't do without the Princess and Hero. We need them."
Kaepora landed again and said, "Hyrule needs them? Yes, that is true. And without them Hyrule is in chaos." The mighty owl then thought, Link, Zelda; you must return to us soon. Hyrule needs you.
*****
Hyrule
With Princess Ruto, King Darunia, and Princess Zelda gone their respective kingdoms have had to appoint new temporary rulers to lead in their stead. King Zora had come out of retirement to take his daughter's place. Ruto had been crowned ruler of the Zora's Domain shortly after Link saved Hyrule and banished Ganon to the Evil Realm. With Darunia gone his son, Link, named after the mighty Hero Of Time, took control but with Zelda's absence all of Hyrule was in chaos. Because these three Royal Kingdoms were in danger they all met at Hyrule Castle to discuss the problem.
"King Zora, Prince Link, welcome!" Kaepora Gaebora greeted his quests. Kaepora had been running Hyrule in Zelda's place but wanted someone else to rule.
"O'wise and mighty Kaepora why have you sent for us?" the young Goron prince asked.
"As you both know the Sages, Zelda, and the Hero Of Time have all mysteriously disappeared. Hyrule needs someone to take the Throne of Hyrule until Zelda is returned to us," the old owl stated.
King Zora questioned, "Who so you have in mind?"
The old owl thought for a moment then said in a strong voice, "I think Prince Link would be a good choice. Zora you're an experienced ruler and as such you'll be able to rule over your domain as well as Goron City with ease. Prince Link isn't as experienced so couldn't rule his own kingdom and Hyrule at the same time so you will run the Goron Kingdom. Any objections?" Kaepora added when no on answered, "But remember Link, your rule over Hyrule will not be permanent. Once Zelda returns you will step down and return to Goron City."
"Kaepora Gaebora why don't you rule Hyrule?" King Zora asked.
"Because Zora, I love and respect Princess Zelda and the Hero Of Time too much to rule," the wise old owl answered.
King Zora thought about his friend's answer then said, "What are we to do if Zelda, the Hero, and the Sages do not return?"
Prince Link yelled, "They will return! My father will return!" The young Goron ran out of the room, away from the elder men.
The two elders did not go after their young heir, instead they remained to discuss the question that upset the Goron prince."Zora, if we do loose Zelda, like we did her mother and twin brother, well then Hyrule's Royal Family will change."
"Well, damn Kaepora you're the family's successor!" the Zora king declared.
"But I cannot be king, Zora. I ... will not be king. Not I," Kaepora down cast his eyes.
The Zora king sighed and said, "We should call a meeting of Hyrule's representatives. We need to discuss this matter, for the safety of Hyrule." Zora paced the room.
Kaepora nodded, "I agree, Zora. I agree."
Meeting tomorrow?" Kind Zora asked vaguely.
Kaepora flew to a chair and said in return, "That should be plenty of time to message the representatives and have them come to the castle. It wouldn't be hard since you are Prince Link are the representatives of the Zoras and Gorons. And I am the representative of the Hylians."
*****
Gerudo Fortress
The messenger sat upon a steed of white. Almost all the horses owned by the Royal Family were white. The messenger rode up a wooden slab over a waterfall then crossed the bridge. He rose past the Carpenter's Tent and straight into the heart of the Gerudo Valley, Gerudo Fortress! There were no trees, only sand. The messenger rose up to the first guard he saw, she was dressed in purple with a purple mask covering her lower face. She held a spear. He asked the guard where he could find Shiuu and the guard pointed. The messenger followed her finger. Shiuu was practicing her skills at the horse archery course set behind the fortress.
The messenger rose up the course and waited for Shiuu to be finished. Once she had completed her practice her attendant helped her dismount. The attendant told her of the visitor. Shiuu was wearing green pants and a plaid tube top. She had pink red hair like all Gerudo's did.
Shiuu approached the messenger, "You are from the castle, aren't you? What business do you have here?"
"I was given permission to come to Gerudo Valley by Kaepora Gaebora. He is having a meeting of Hyrule's representative tomorrow. Shiuu, Gerudo Representative, are to go the the castle tomorrow."
Shiuu nodded and the messenger left the valley.
*****
Kakariko Village
The next representative was Sheik, the last of the Sheikahs except for Impa. Sheik lived in Kakariko Village, a small village located next to castle. The messenger rode his horse to the gates of the village then dismounted, horses were not allowed inside village walls. He walked in the small village, past one house on the right side of the house were stairs, he walked up the stairs then turned left and up another set of stairs. The house in front of him was where Sheik lived. He knocked and waited.
A young man with blonde hair opened the door. He wore a blue body suit. With the Eye of Truth in red on his chest. "Yes," he asked in a gentle voice.
"Sheik of the Sheikahs?" the messenger asked.
"Yes, can I help you?"
"Kaepora Gaebora has set a meeting of Hyrule's Representatives tomorrow, you are to attend Representative of the Sheikahs," the messenger waited for Sheik to agree then left.
Sheik had helped Link in the past to banish the evils of Ganon. It was thought that Zelda posed as Sheikah so not to get caught by Ganon but in truth Zelda hid in Sheik's hut in the depths of the Lost Woods until it was time for her to meet Link again.
*****
Kokiri Forest
The messenger's next stop was the forest. Again he couldn't ride his horse into the forest, he has to walk. He didn't have to walk far because the Forest's representative's house was the first house on the left. And the only house on the left. He knocked then entered.
Mido sat atop a tree stomp, "You are from the Hyrule castle, are you not? You are welcome here."
"I thank you, Mido. I have news from Kaepora Gaebora..." the messenger was cur short.
"What does that old coot want know?" Mido pouted.
The messenger waited then tried again, "Gaebora has called a meeting of Hyrule's Representatives tomorrow. You must attend. That is all, thank you for your time." He didn't wait for Mido to reply as he left to go to his last stop before returning to the castle.
*****
Lon Lon Ranch
It was nearly night by the time the messenger rode up to Lon Lon Ranch. This was an easy stop. The messenger rode right up to the house's door and dismounted. He walked right in and ws surprised to see Talon, Malon's father, asleep amongst a bunch of Cuccos (chickens). As he approached Talon he accidentally stepped on a Cucco's tail causing the bird to scream out in pain. The noise woke the sleeping Talon. "What? What?" the old man screamed out.
"I am sorry, sir. I come from the castle you are to go to the castle tomorrow for a meeting of the representatives," the messenger waited for Talon to express understanding then left and rose back to the castle.
*****
Present
Serena was surprised to see Duo Maxwell and Hotaru, holding hands no less, burst into the room where the Scouts were gathered with the Keeper. Duo looked the Keeper over and blinked, then back at Hotaru.
Hotaru steadied her head and said, "We have to save Athene now."
Duo nodded in agreement. He gave a lopsided smile as he said, "And we've got some bad news."
The Keeper looked at the pair then rose from his seat. He slowly approached the couple, Duo watched the Keeper with questioning eyes. As the Keeper approached he bent down onto one knee and bowed his head. He said, "I am honored to be in the presence of the God of Death. I never thought that I, a simple keeper, would ever have the chance to meet a god as great as you."
Duo grinned, What an ego booster. Duo waited for the Keeper to rise but he didn't.
Hotaru leaned to whisper into Duo's ear, "You have to say something to him. Tell him it is you who are honored. The Keeper of the Chamber Of Slumber is a prized position."
Looking lost Duo tried to appease the Keeper, "Keeper you are wise to recognize my power, but it is I who am honored. To meet a man as glorious as yourself is a rare treat." Duo grinned, he thought he did well. But the Keeper didn't rise.
Serena walked up to Duo and Hotaru then turned to the Keeper and said, "Wise Keeper, you may rise. You do not need to kneel in his presence."
The Keeper looked up into the face of the future Neo Queen Serenity and replied, "I thank you, My Queen." He then stood up.
"Keeper, just call me Serena."
"I could never do that, Your Highness," the Keeper bowed low to his queen.
Hotaru moved forward and extended her hand towards the Keeper. "I am Hotaru. Princess Athene has told me all about you and it is a pleasure to finally meet you. You should know that she misses you terribly." Hotaru smiled.
The Keeper smiled in return and shook Hotaru's hand.
"This is great and all, but you said that we needed to save Athene now. Why?" Rei had lost her patience. She wanted to know why now and what the bad news was.
Hotaru looked to Amara and Michelle then said, "Duo and I had a visitor. Someone that died."
"Hotaru, wait," Duo asked. Then added, "We should get all the guys here too."
Hotaru nodded. "I'll go get them," this came from Lita.
"And I'll round up Link's group," Mina aided.
*****
Ruto was laughing at Nabooru who had just tripped and fallen into the pond. She was soaked from head to toe. Nabooru picked up a lily pad and threw it at Ruto. The lily pad fit perfectly in Ruto's mouth. All the Sages and the others burst out laughing. Ruto grabbed at the pad then was getting ready to throw it back at Nabooru when a cheery blonde came into view.
Mina waved as she rounded the corner and ran up the group. Link turned to see what had Ruto's attention, he stood when he recognized the girl running towards him. That's Madam Mina, what's she want in such a hurry? Link took a few steps forward. His movements got the attention of the whole group. They all looked at Link then at what he was looking at.
The group followed suit, they all stood to welcome and greet the newcomer. Mina stopped a few paces in front of Link. She bent over and breathed heavily, trying to regain her lost breathe. When she could finally breath right she spat out, "Link, I need you and your people to come with me. There's been some new developments." As Mina spoke she couldn't help but think, Damn could this guy get any cuter? I think not. Link was wearing blue jeans and a stunning black shirt.
Malon understood the look Mina gave Link and didn't like it. She stepped up to stand beside her lover and to show Mina that if she kept looking at the Hero that way she was going to get in trouble with her. Mina was surprised to see Malon challenge her, it made her look Malon up and down. Mina realized that Malon didn't have the same innocent look in her black skirt and red blouse as she did in her maid robes.
Mina then took the time to look at each of the members of this tightly knit group; Zelda still looked regal in her short blue shorts and pink t-shirt, Saria had turned in her green jumper for a white jumper and light blue shirt, it sort of shocked Mina to note that Darunia was still unclothed but she didn't think much of it. She continued her analysis; Ruto was wearing a stunning purple dress, Rauru was clothed in black pants and a large beige shirt, Impa had donned Heero's black spandex and a tight purple t-shirt, and last was a soaked Nabooru in a pink dress.
Mina wondered what happened to the Sage of Spirit. "Hey Nabooru, right?"
"What would you like?" was Nabooru's response.
"Ummm... I just want to know what happened? Why are you all wet?" Mina raised an eyebrow.
Nabooru looked a Ruto with hateful eyes.
"I guess you don't have to answer that... but uh... you're needed like I said there have been some new developments," Mina waited for Link to tell the group to follow her.
Link sensed what Mina wanted and spoke to his fellow Hylians and other Hyrule races, "Well you heard her guys, we have to follow her." Mina smiled and led the group to her friends.
*****
Lita checked every room in the palace trying to find Trowa. She thought that if she could find Trowa she could find the rest of the pilots. She was just about to give up when it hit her, the kitchen! Lita ran from Trowa's bedroom through the halls straight into the kitchen. She paused at the kitchen door to try and get her breathing back to normal.
Once under control she gently pushed the door open. Sure enough their was Trowa with a worried Quatre. Lita wasn't noticed so she decided to wait and see what they were talking about.
"Quatre, why did you allow yourself to fall in love with Athene when you know she'll leave?" Trowa asked with down cast eyes.
Quatre smiled and replied, "Well, love doesn't know any boundaries. Why do you ask Trowa?" Quatre had an honest sincerity in his voice.
Trowa didn't look up as he answered, "I... well... uh... I..." Trowa sighed, "Quatre," he said as he looked into Quatre's aqua gaze, "I think I love Lita Kino." There I said it. I love Lita. God how could I have let this happen? he thought.
Quatre was utterly surprised. His surprise was written all over his face. He was about to answer when he saw the object of Trowa's affections hiding behind the oven. Quatre smiled then said, "Trowa, you need to tell Lita. I know that they'll leave once they get Athene back. But you need to allow your affections to grow. To let them love even if you don't want to fall in love."
Lita took this moment to back out of the room and come in again louder so that Trowa would notice her. Quatre couldn't help but smile and giggle at Lita's second entrance. "Trowa, Quatre you're needed. There's been some new developments and we're getting ready to stage an attack on the Destiny Goddesses. Duo is already there. We need to find Wufei and Heero."
Trowa slowly turned to look at Lita, God she gets prettier every time I see her.
*****
Once all the groups were gathered into the one room, Duo stood up and said so everyone could hear, "We have a problem. Those damn Destiny Goddesses have taken over Jen's dead body. They have turned her corpse against us and they upgraded it too. She's faster and more powerful."
Heero looked around the room. He wondered why Link's people woke up. But he kept his thoughts to himself.
"What do you mean exactly? Are you saying we have to fight Jennifer? That she's our enemy?" this came from gentle Quatre.
Duo looked at Quatre with sad eyes and said, "I'm afraid so Q-man."
"There's more bad news. Jennifer or rather LetheUmbra told us that Athene is in dire need of our help. She said that she's in pain. I think it's save to say that Nara and Lilith have tortured our friend, badly," Hotaru looked at Serena who had broke down into tears at the mention of torture.
Darien sat next to the future queen and tried to comfort her by whispering sweet nothings into her ear.
The Keeper stood and walked over the weeping Serena then kneeled and bowed his head, "Your Highness, you shouldn't cry for Princess Athene, she is strong and can with stand much torture. She is strong. And at this time you should try and mirror her strength by not weeping but by standing and declaring war. Only you can save her. She needs you now, Your Highness. Go to her!"
Serena stopped crying and looked at the respectful old man, "Thank you, Keeper." She stood with a determined look in her eyes, "He's right, we need to make a plan and act upon it! It's time we saved our lost friend!"
All the Scouts cheered and Quatre smiled and the determination she brought the hearts of her fellow warriors.
"How do you plan on getting to them?" Duo asked.
"That's my job," this came from the old Keeper.
Trowa asked, "How do you plan on doing it?"
"I am the Keeper of the Chamber Of Slumber and as such I can travel through time and dimensions with ease. Well not as much ease as when I was young but I can do it."
*****
It was black. Two children sat at a mirror, with Nara brushing her sister's ebony hair. It was a wonder how they could see in the darkness, but these were children of darkness. Evil children, they know the darkness like no one else. Lilith sat looking in the mirror, the mirror showed an image of the Keeper sitting amongst the Scouts and Gundam Pilots. In a fit of rage she grabbed the hair brush and through it into the mirror, shattering it.
Nara backed away and said softly, "Lilly, you need to calm down. It will be all right. The Keeper is old, he barely made the trip to this dimension."
"You don't understand Nara! With the Keeper here he'll feed Lady Athene more magic, and she can escape!"Lilith raged.
Nara blinked then said, "But she doesn't know. She doesn't know the Keeper is here. She can't escape if she doesn't know."
"We have to kill her now."
by: Trio and Elf
rated: PG
finished: 2001
Disclaimer: We do not own Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We are only using the characters to devise out own special tale of lore. So don't sue us, we're both poor.
C and C: To send the authors comments you can e-mail us at LetheNanashi@cs.com and Slaybrat@aye.net Trio's email is the first, Elf's is the second.
Author Site: Koujo's Shinku Tengoku
crimson_koujo.tripod.com/heaven.html
Author Notes: I bet you are all wondering what in god's name is going on in Hyrule. right? Well here is your answer! ^_^ In this chapter we take a trip through dimensions to the home of Link, HYRULE! WAI! This chapter is free of sex, adult language, and violence.
Chapter Nineteen
Flash Back
A day had passed since Malon had finally woken up. Link and Malon had become inseparable. Together they visited the infirmary to check on the their friends every few hours. Link was too afraid of Malon falling ill again to leave her side. He wanted to be with her to make up for all the lost time. Link and Malon entered the infirmary to see if Rei was there, she wasn't. None of the others had waken, yet. Link walked up to the mechanical door and typed in the code Rei had given him.
The door slide open and together Link and Malon entered. Malon had just unleashed her hand from Link's grasp when she gasped. Link raced to her, "Malon! Are you all right?" He cupped her face in his hands and made her look into his baby blue eyes.
Malon grinned at Link's apparent love then said, "I'm fine Link. Really. But look Princess Zelda is warm, just like I was before I woke."
Link bent over his liege and put a hand on her forehead, sure enough Zelda felt just like Malon had before she woke. He grinned at his love. Malon was just about to kiss her love when Zelda stirred. Together they lifted Zelda into a sitting position, once up Zelda's eyes fluttered open and she groaned.
Zelda mumbled, "Oh, Link." In Zelda's state of half way between sleep and half awake she brought Link's lips to hers and kissed him, passionately.
Malon screamed a jungle cry and flung Link from Zelda, then slapped the princess. Zelda's eyes shot open and she glared at Malon. Malon's breath caught in her throat and she immediately bent her head and said quickly, "Forgive me, Your Highness. I was blinded by jealousy."
Zelda liked seeing Malon bow before her, she looked at Link who looked confused. She knew that if she punished Malon to the full state of the Hylian Law he would never forgive her. Hylian Law states that if a peasant touches any of the Royal House in an unwanted manor that person was to be put to death. Zelda sighed, she wanted to put Malon to death so she could have Link. But she also knew that Link had deep feelings for Malon. Zelda looked back at Malon, "Don't worry Malon. All is forgiven."
After Zelda woke the other woke up soon after. Navi and Epona were the last to finally wake.
Navi fluttered over to Link and flew around him saying, "I'm so happy to finally be awake! I had such horrible dreams!"
Zelda eyes closed as she wondered how Hyrule was doing without her. She was the last of the Royal Line...
*****
Hyrule
"Blast you Kaepora Gaebora! We know that you know where Princess Zelda and the Hero Of Time are!" the small man was loyal to Zelda's family but was short with the old owl. Kaepora Gaebora had agreed to meet the man outside the Market Place.
Kaepora Gaebora was an old owl that helped Link find his way 12 years ago. The owl stated, "Shiko, I don't know where they are. But I know that they will return."
Shiko was furious, "I think you don't want to tell me because you want the Throne of Hyrule!"
"That's absurd! The Princess will be back before her crowning as queen! And if she's not then I will take the throne, but if she is late and happens to return I'd give her back her throne! No questions asked!"
Kaepora began to flap his wings to fly away when Shiko responded with, "Kaepora, I apologize. It's just that Hyrule can't do without the Princess and Hero. We need them."
Kaepora landed again and said, "Hyrule needs them? Yes, that is true. And without them Hyrule is in chaos." The mighty owl then thought, Link, Zelda; you must return to us soon. Hyrule needs you.
*****
Hyrule
With Princess Ruto, King Darunia, and Princess Zelda gone their respective kingdoms have had to appoint new temporary rulers to lead in their stead. King Zora had come out of retirement to take his daughter's place. Ruto had been crowned ruler of the Zora's Domain shortly after Link saved Hyrule and banished Ganon to the Evil Realm. With Darunia gone his son, Link, named after the mighty Hero Of Time, took control but with Zelda's absence all of Hyrule was in chaos. Because these three Royal Kingdoms were in danger they all met at Hyrule Castle to discuss the problem.
"King Zora, Prince Link, welcome!" Kaepora Gaebora greeted his quests. Kaepora had been running Hyrule in Zelda's place but wanted someone else to rule.
"O'wise and mighty Kaepora why have you sent for us?" the young Goron prince asked.
"As you both know the Sages, Zelda, and the Hero Of Time have all mysteriously disappeared. Hyrule needs someone to take the Throne of Hyrule until Zelda is returned to us," the old owl stated.
King Zora questioned, "Who so you have in mind?"
The old owl thought for a moment then said in a strong voice, "I think Prince Link would be a good choice. Zora you're an experienced ruler and as such you'll be able to rule over your domain as well as Goron City with ease. Prince Link isn't as experienced so couldn't rule his own kingdom and Hyrule at the same time so you will run the Goron Kingdom. Any objections?" Kaepora added when no on answered, "But remember Link, your rule over Hyrule will not be permanent. Once Zelda returns you will step down and return to Goron City."
"Kaepora Gaebora why don't you rule Hyrule?" King Zora asked.
"Because Zora, I love and respect Princess Zelda and the Hero Of Time too much to rule," the wise old owl answered.
King Zora thought about his friend's answer then said, "What are we to do if Zelda, the Hero, and the Sages do not return?"
Prince Link yelled, "They will return! My father will return!" The young Goron ran out of the room, away from the elder men.
The two elders did not go after their young heir, instead they remained to discuss the question that upset the Goron prince."Zora, if we do loose Zelda, like we did her mother and twin brother, well then Hyrule's Royal Family will change."
"Well, damn Kaepora you're the family's successor!" the Zora king declared.
"But I cannot be king, Zora. I ... will not be king. Not I," Kaepora down cast his eyes.
The Zora king sighed and said, "We should call a meeting of Hyrule's representatives. We need to discuss this matter, for the safety of Hyrule." Zora paced the room.
Kaepora nodded, "I agree, Zora. I agree."
Meeting tomorrow?" Kind Zora asked vaguely.
Kaepora flew to a chair and said in return, "That should be plenty of time to message the representatives and have them come to the castle. It wouldn't be hard since you are Prince Link are the representatives of the Zoras and Gorons. And I am the representative of the Hylians."
*****
Gerudo Fortress
The messenger sat upon a steed of white. Almost all the horses owned by the Royal Family were white. The messenger rode up a wooden slab over a waterfall then crossed the bridge. He rose past the Carpenter's Tent and straight into the heart of the Gerudo Valley, Gerudo Fortress! There were no trees, only sand. The messenger rose up to the first guard he saw, she was dressed in purple with a purple mask covering her lower face. She held a spear. He asked the guard where he could find Shiuu and the guard pointed. The messenger followed her finger. Shiuu was practicing her skills at the horse archery course set behind the fortress.
The messenger rose up the course and waited for Shiuu to be finished. Once she had completed her practice her attendant helped her dismount. The attendant told her of the visitor. Shiuu was wearing green pants and a plaid tube top. She had pink red hair like all Gerudo's did.
Shiuu approached the messenger, "You are from the castle, aren't you? What business do you have here?"
"I was given permission to come to Gerudo Valley by Kaepora Gaebora. He is having a meeting of Hyrule's representative tomorrow. Shiuu, Gerudo Representative, are to go the the castle tomorrow."
Shiuu nodded and the messenger left the valley.
*****
Kakariko Village
The next representative was Sheik, the last of the Sheikahs except for Impa. Sheik lived in Kakariko Village, a small village located next to castle. The messenger rode his horse to the gates of the village then dismounted, horses were not allowed inside village walls. He walked in the small village, past one house on the right side of the house were stairs, he walked up the stairs then turned left and up another set of stairs. The house in front of him was where Sheik lived. He knocked and waited.
A young man with blonde hair opened the door. He wore a blue body suit. With the Eye of Truth in red on his chest. "Yes," he asked in a gentle voice.
"Sheik of the Sheikahs?" the messenger asked.
"Yes, can I help you?"
"Kaepora Gaebora has set a meeting of Hyrule's Representatives tomorrow, you are to attend Representative of the Sheikahs," the messenger waited for Sheik to agree then left.
Sheik had helped Link in the past to banish the evils of Ganon. It was thought that Zelda posed as Sheikah so not to get caught by Ganon but in truth Zelda hid in Sheik's hut in the depths of the Lost Woods until it was time for her to meet Link again.
*****
Kokiri Forest
The messenger's next stop was the forest. Again he couldn't ride his horse into the forest, he has to walk. He didn't have to walk far because the Forest's representative's house was the first house on the left. And the only house on the left. He knocked then entered.
Mido sat atop a tree stomp, "You are from the Hyrule castle, are you not? You are welcome here."
"I thank you, Mido. I have news from Kaepora Gaebora..." the messenger was cur short.
"What does that old coot want know?" Mido pouted.
The messenger waited then tried again, "Gaebora has called a meeting of Hyrule's Representatives tomorrow. You must attend. That is all, thank you for your time." He didn't wait for Mido to reply as he left to go to his last stop before returning to the castle.
*****
Lon Lon Ranch
It was nearly night by the time the messenger rode up to Lon Lon Ranch. This was an easy stop. The messenger rode right up to the house's door and dismounted. He walked right in and ws surprised to see Talon, Malon's father, asleep amongst a bunch of Cuccos (chickens). As he approached Talon he accidentally stepped on a Cucco's tail causing the bird to scream out in pain. The noise woke the sleeping Talon. "What? What?" the old man screamed out.
"I am sorry, sir. I come from the castle you are to go to the castle tomorrow for a meeting of the representatives," the messenger waited for Talon to express understanding then left and rose back to the castle.
*****
Present
Serena was surprised to see Duo Maxwell and Hotaru, holding hands no less, burst into the room where the Scouts were gathered with the Keeper. Duo looked the Keeper over and blinked, then back at Hotaru.
Hotaru steadied her head and said, "We have to save Athene now."
Duo nodded in agreement. He gave a lopsided smile as he said, "And we've got some bad news."
The Keeper looked at the pair then rose from his seat. He slowly approached the couple, Duo watched the Keeper with questioning eyes. As the Keeper approached he bent down onto one knee and bowed his head. He said, "I am honored to be in the presence of the God of Death. I never thought that I, a simple keeper, would ever have the chance to meet a god as great as you."
Duo grinned, What an ego booster. Duo waited for the Keeper to rise but he didn't.
Hotaru leaned to whisper into Duo's ear, "You have to say something to him. Tell him it is you who are honored. The Keeper of the Chamber Of Slumber is a prized position."
Looking lost Duo tried to appease the Keeper, "Keeper you are wise to recognize my power, but it is I who am honored. To meet a man as glorious as yourself is a rare treat." Duo grinned, he thought he did well. But the Keeper didn't rise.
Serena walked up to Duo and Hotaru then turned to the Keeper and said, "Wise Keeper, you may rise. You do not need to kneel in his presence."
The Keeper looked up into the face of the future Neo Queen Serenity and replied, "I thank you, My Queen." He then stood up.
"Keeper, just call me Serena."
"I could never do that, Your Highness," the Keeper bowed low to his queen.
Hotaru moved forward and extended her hand towards the Keeper. "I am Hotaru. Princess Athene has told me all about you and it is a pleasure to finally meet you. You should know that she misses you terribly." Hotaru smiled.
The Keeper smiled in return and shook Hotaru's hand.
"This is great and all, but you said that we needed to save Athene now. Why?" Rei had lost her patience. She wanted to know why now and what the bad news was.
Hotaru looked to Amara and Michelle then said, "Duo and I had a visitor. Someone that died."
"Hotaru, wait," Duo asked. Then added, "We should get all the guys here too."
Hotaru nodded. "I'll go get them," this came from Lita.
"And I'll round up Link's group," Mina aided.
*****
Ruto was laughing at Nabooru who had just tripped and fallen into the pond. She was soaked from head to toe. Nabooru picked up a lily pad and threw it at Ruto. The lily pad fit perfectly in Ruto's mouth. All the Sages and the others burst out laughing. Ruto grabbed at the pad then was getting ready to throw it back at Nabooru when a cheery blonde came into view.
Mina waved as she rounded the corner and ran up the group. Link turned to see what had Ruto's attention, he stood when he recognized the girl running towards him. That's Madam Mina, what's she want in such a hurry? Link took a few steps forward. His movements got the attention of the whole group. They all looked at Link then at what he was looking at.
The group followed suit, they all stood to welcome and greet the newcomer. Mina stopped a few paces in front of Link. She bent over and breathed heavily, trying to regain her lost breathe. When she could finally breath right she spat out, "Link, I need you and your people to come with me. There's been some new developments." As Mina spoke she couldn't help but think, Damn could this guy get any cuter? I think not. Link was wearing blue jeans and a stunning black shirt.
Malon understood the look Mina gave Link and didn't like it. She stepped up to stand beside her lover and to show Mina that if she kept looking at the Hero that way she was going to get in trouble with her. Mina was surprised to see Malon challenge her, it made her look Malon up and down. Mina realized that Malon didn't have the same innocent look in her black skirt and red blouse as she did in her maid robes.
Mina then took the time to look at each of the members of this tightly knit group; Zelda still looked regal in her short blue shorts and pink t-shirt, Saria had turned in her green jumper for a white jumper and light blue shirt, it sort of shocked Mina to note that Darunia was still unclothed but she didn't think much of it. She continued her analysis; Ruto was wearing a stunning purple dress, Rauru was clothed in black pants and a large beige shirt, Impa had donned Heero's black spandex and a tight purple t-shirt, and last was a soaked Nabooru in a pink dress.
Mina wondered what happened to the Sage of Spirit. "Hey Nabooru, right?"
"What would you like?" was Nabooru's response.
"Ummm... I just want to know what happened? Why are you all wet?" Mina raised an eyebrow.
Nabooru looked a Ruto with hateful eyes.
"I guess you don't have to answer that... but uh... you're needed like I said there have been some new developments," Mina waited for Link to tell the group to follow her.
Link sensed what Mina wanted and spoke to his fellow Hylians and other Hyrule races, "Well you heard her guys, we have to follow her." Mina smiled and led the group to her friends.
*****
Lita checked every room in the palace trying to find Trowa. She thought that if she could find Trowa she could find the rest of the pilots. She was just about to give up when it hit her, the kitchen! Lita ran from Trowa's bedroom through the halls straight into the kitchen. She paused at the kitchen door to try and get her breathing back to normal.
Once under control she gently pushed the door open. Sure enough their was Trowa with a worried Quatre. Lita wasn't noticed so she decided to wait and see what they were talking about.
"Quatre, why did you allow yourself to fall in love with Athene when you know she'll leave?" Trowa asked with down cast eyes.
Quatre smiled and replied, "Well, love doesn't know any boundaries. Why do you ask Trowa?" Quatre had an honest sincerity in his voice.
Trowa didn't look up as he answered, "I... well... uh... I..." Trowa sighed, "Quatre," he said as he looked into Quatre's aqua gaze, "I think I love Lita Kino." There I said it. I love Lita. God how could I have let this happen? he thought.
Quatre was utterly surprised. His surprise was written all over his face. He was about to answer when he saw the object of Trowa's affections hiding behind the oven. Quatre smiled then said, "Trowa, you need to tell Lita. I know that they'll leave once they get Athene back. But you need to allow your affections to grow. To let them love even if you don't want to fall in love."
Lita took this moment to back out of the room and come in again louder so that Trowa would notice her. Quatre couldn't help but smile and giggle at Lita's second entrance. "Trowa, Quatre you're needed. There's been some new developments and we're getting ready to stage an attack on the Destiny Goddesses. Duo is already there. We need to find Wufei and Heero."
Trowa slowly turned to look at Lita, God she gets prettier every time I see her.
*****
Once all the groups were gathered into the one room, Duo stood up and said so everyone could hear, "We have a problem. Those damn Destiny Goddesses have taken over Jen's dead body. They have turned her corpse against us and they upgraded it too. She's faster and more powerful."
Heero looked around the room. He wondered why Link's people woke up. But he kept his thoughts to himself.
"What do you mean exactly? Are you saying we have to fight Jennifer? That she's our enemy?" this came from gentle Quatre.
Duo looked at Quatre with sad eyes and said, "I'm afraid so Q-man."
"There's more bad news. Jennifer or rather LetheUmbra told us that Athene is in dire need of our help. She said that she's in pain. I think it's save to say that Nara and Lilith have tortured our friend, badly," Hotaru looked at Serena who had broke down into tears at the mention of torture.
Darien sat next to the future queen and tried to comfort her by whispering sweet nothings into her ear.
The Keeper stood and walked over the weeping Serena then kneeled and bowed his head, "Your Highness, you shouldn't cry for Princess Athene, she is strong and can with stand much torture. She is strong. And at this time you should try and mirror her strength by not weeping but by standing and declaring war. Only you can save her. She needs you now, Your Highness. Go to her!"
Serena stopped crying and looked at the respectful old man, "Thank you, Keeper." She stood with a determined look in her eyes, "He's right, we need to make a plan and act upon it! It's time we saved our lost friend!"
All the Scouts cheered and Quatre smiled and the determination she brought the hearts of her fellow warriors.
"How do you plan on getting to them?" Duo asked.
"That's my job," this came from the old Keeper.
Trowa asked, "How do you plan on doing it?"
"I am the Keeper of the Chamber Of Slumber and as such I can travel through time and dimensions with ease. Well not as much ease as when I was young but I can do it."
*****
It was black. Two children sat at a mirror, with Nara brushing her sister's ebony hair. It was a wonder how they could see in the darkness, but these were children of darkness. Evil children, they know the darkness like no one else. Lilith sat looking in the mirror, the mirror showed an image of the Keeper sitting amongst the Scouts and Gundam Pilots. In a fit of rage she grabbed the hair brush and through it into the mirror, shattering it.
Nara backed away and said softly, "Lilly, you need to calm down. It will be all right. The Keeper is old, he barely made the trip to this dimension."
"You don't understand Nara! With the Keeper here he'll feed Lady Athene more magic, and she can escape!"Lilith raged.
Nara blinked then said, "But she doesn't know. She doesn't know the Keeper is here. She can't escape if she doesn't know."
"We have to kill her now."