Chapter 5: In the Unknown
« ***The Dream*** »

A long time ago, Hyrule was in peace. Everything was bliss. Until one day, the triforce went missing. Soon afterwards Hyrules counter-part, the Golden World, more commonly known now as the Sacred Realm, came under an evil spell. Everyone in it was transformed into how they truly were. In the palace, a scheme was taking action. Princess Zelda ... yes, your great great great ancestors were named Zelda and Link ... was imprisoned. And Suddenly, Hyrule became a place of terror and fear. Rumors of monsters from myth and legend started to circulate. And this is the beginning of your great great great grandfather's, Link, adventure.

It all started one night. Link was asleep in bed, and a heavy downpour rained outside. The light of a small fire slowly crossed through Link's house as Link's father prepared to leave. Arousing from his sleep, link saw his father in his cloak just going out the door. Link asked why and where his father where he was going, but his father would only say the castle. He was going to the castle. Then his father left. Link waited ... and waited throughout the night. Finally his curiosity overwhelmed him. Pulling on his tunic and grabbing a spare lamp, Link left his house and headed out for the castle. The front entrance was blocked, but Link knew of a secret side entrance he had recently discovered. Link would never forget what he saw next. His father was lying against the wall. Blood stained his tunic; the stench of puke filled the area. His father saw link, and called him over. Told him he was dying, and must continue his quest. He must save the princess and all of Hyrule. Then his father died. Died in Link's arms. It was there Link swore that he would never stand for evil in Hyrule again. It had killed his father, and now he would kill it. From there on, Link traveled all across Hyrule, gathering several magical items, and meeting strange races. Finally, after months of defeating enemy after enemy, Link was ready. Warping to the Dark World, Link confronted the evil one. The one who had changed the Golden Land into a waste Land and decimated everyone's hope. Link confronted Gannondorf. Gannon was evil, but he was also a coward. When he saw link he fled in fear, but Link followed him back to the Pyramid of Power, which lay at the center of the Golden Land and was the Guardian of the Triforce.

There, Link defeated Gannon with Silver Arrows, and a sword. Defeated, the land of Hyrule was restored back to its original form. Thieves took up craftsmanship, the Fairies became beautiful once again, and the Zoras were restored back to their original form. The Golden Sword is one that you must obtain if you are to defeat this new enemy. Gannon fell on that spot long ago, but swore he would return. And eventually Gannon did return, but you defeated him. The bloodline of Hyrule stayed strong over the years. Now, a new evil has arisen. An evil brewing since before Gannon ever existed. It has been waiting for you. Waiting to face you. And now, apparently, it is ready. This evil is great. So great, only one thing can defeat it ... the Sword of Dreams. This is the only weapon that can hurt the thing that can only be classified as pure evil, the mirror of good, The Espejo. You must get this sword if you are to be successful on your quest. You should go and see an old friend ... and now, Young Link, you must wake up.

Link awakened with a start. A dead stillness filled the air. All link could think about was the strange dream he had. If only he could remember that last thing the old man said ... something about a Golden Sword. But alas, he could not remember. Suddenly it dawned on him. Link wasn't in his house! As a matter of fact, Link wasn't even in Hyrule as far as he knew. Strange blue plants littered the cave floor he was on, and a strange odor filled the room. Where could he possibly be? Could this an unexplored part of Hyrule? Well, wherever he was, he had to get a move on. Before he starved to death, or became something's dinner. Getting up, Link reached to pull out his sword, but his hand passed through thin air.

"My sword! W-Where is it!" Link exclaimed, searching the cave floor for clues. He didn't have any of his weapons. They were all taken, all except one. Reaching into his tunic pocket, Link pulled out his Boomerang. It wasn't the best of weapons, but at least it was something. Tapping its glowing ruby against some stones, Link finally decided that the best thing to do was to find out where he was. Finding the closest source of light, Link set out for an exit.

« Kokiri Forest, Link's House: Mid-Morning »

"Oh my god! Where'd he go! He was here just a second ago!" cried Mira as she searched for Link. She had been tending to his house, and just checked up on him. Then, one moment he was there, the next he was gone. He just vanished into thin air. The frustration. The agony! Where had he gone! He couldn't just go missing!

"SARIA!" the words echoed through the forest as Mira ran to get Saria's help. Maybe she would know, after all, she was with him last night along with Princess Ruto. Wait! That was it. He had probably gone to Ruto's place. -- Mira didn't know how wrong she was.

« ***The Otherworld*** »

The outside wasn't much different from the cave. He was in a field, and everywhere, things were all screwed up. The grass was purple; the sky green, even Link's tunic wasn't its original green, but a dull pink. He didn't know where he was, but it made him nauseous and he desperately wanted to leave. To his right was a stream, but it was a strange muddy-brown color, and Link didn't know if it was safe to drink. He decided against his better behalf and reached down to cup some in his hands when a voice rang through the field.

"Sir! SIR! Please don't drink the water!" said a little girl.

Startled, Link let the cold, crisp water slip through his hands. Who was this? Was it friend or foe? Could they tell him where he was? Or was she a stranger to this place also?

"Sir, you must not drink from that river. You should know better!"

"I- I'm sorry ... who are you? And why shouldn't I drink from the river" said Link quizzically.

"Cuz of its curse silly, don't you know anything?"

"It's ... curse?"

"You aren't from around here, are you? Oh my gosh! You aren't! You're an outsider! This is sooo cool! I've always wanted to meet an outsider! Well you shouldn't drink from that river because anyone who does turns into a half-fish. It wasn't always that way; it was once crystal fuchsia and ran clear and pure. But after the war started with the fish people, nothing has been the same. They made the water go bad, and now we have to scavenge for fresh water."

As the little girl rambled on, Link stared at her. She looked vaguely familiar, and yet, he could not place the face. Who was this little girl?

"Oh! I forgot the time -- But it doesn't matter, I found you. You HAVE to come with me."

"And just why should I do that?"

"Because you don't have anywhere else to go. And if I don't I'll get in big trouble with the King. He said all outsiders are to be brought to the castle."

Seeing an opportunity, Link grabbed the chance.

"Lead the way"

And so, Link began his long quest into the heart of this strange place.

« Zora's Domain »

She was gone! Princes Ruto had been missing all morning! Where could she have gone? If the king found out she was missing, it was his head. The Zora guard wanted to keep his job, so that left him with only one option. Don't tell the king, and find Ruto before he ever finds out. The only question was how?

« ***The Otherworld*** »

What was this strange place? Where was she? It was like an ocean, so crisp, so clear. But it was overhead. And the ground beneath her feet was dry. It was like the air was water, and the water, air. Why had she been brought to this place? Well, whoever had would pay. She had been having the most wonderful dream when she suddenly woke up here. How dare they even think to kidnap her! Well, she would get to the bottom of this. Although she couldn't think of anyone who would want to kidnap her, she knew the person had to be out of his or her mind. To kidnap a princess meant death. Well, wherever she was, she wasn't staying. Getting up off the ground, Ruto dusted herself off, and trotted out of the cave she was in.

« Kokiri Forest, Forest Temple »

The soft, pure music of Saria's ocarina filled the atmosphere of the Forest Temple as it played magically by its self. As Mira walked forward, vines wove there way along the floor to make a sort of path. Mira knew where the vines would lead and so she trusted and followed them. As she suspected, the vines lead straight to the room Saria was in. This was unlike Saria. The room she was in was dark and drab. Cobwebs littered the ceiling and corners. Only a single candle lit a portion of the wall Saria was looking at. As Mira strolled closer, she noticed writing on the wall, strange unreadable inscriptions.

"What are you looking at Saria?" asked Mira.

"Ack! Who's There-- Oh, its only you, Mira. Please don't startle me like that! I was looking at some ancient writing, for your information."

"And what does it say?"

"I can't really tell. It looks familiar, but the Text is all garbled and eroded. All I can make out is something about evil, a sword, and Link. I wish I could make out more, but I just can't read it."

"Speaking about Link, he's gone missing. Have you seen him?"

"No, I haven't seen him all day. Why?"

"I just said. HE'S MISSING!"

"Well, I'm sure he's somewhere. Just wait for him to turn up."

"Fine Saria, but his head rests on your shoulder"

"Mmmmm" said Saria as she turned back to the carvings.

« ***The Otherworld*** »

"Your majesty", Link said as he bowed on one knee. I am honored to be in your presence"

"Why thank you, young lad. Now, may I ask, what brings you here?" said the King.

"I don't know really, I just woke up in a cave somewhere out there" Link pointed in the direction he had just come from.

"So, you are not native to this land?"

"No sir."

"Hmmmmm, interesting. Follow me young ... errrr ... what did you say your name was again?"

"Link, sir"

"Ahhh, yes, Link, come with Me.", said the King as he strolled out of the castle courtyard.

Link ran after the King as fast as he could, but he couldn't seem to catch up with him. He would only catch glimpses of the king as he rounded a corner or bend inside the castle. Just as Link rounded another corner, he bumped into the king.

"Oh! I'm sorry, your majesty ... I-I didn't mean to bump into you like that."

"Think nothing of it, but pay attention now. Look." the king pointed to a glass case, shining brightly from the inside. "Link, go over there and bring to me what is inside."

"Yes, your majesty." said Link as he walked over to the glass case.

Link gasped as he saw what was inside. It was the golden sword from his dreams! But, how did it get here? Never mind that, the man from the dream said he would need it. Reaching towards the glass case, Link tried to pry off the top, but it held fast. Link tried again, but to no avail. It looked like getting the sword wouldn't be as easy as he thought. Link pounded on the glass case hard and thoroughly, searching for any weakness, but the case was extremely strong. He couldn't get it out and now he had failed. Link closed his eyes. He had failed Hyrule ... failed the people of Hyrule ... the king of Hyrule ... and most importantly, he had failed Ruto. He would never get the chance to ask her what he had dreamt for so long, to propose to her. For the past 2 years, Link had thought nothing else but to marry Ruto, but he had never gathered the courage. But now it wouldn't matter. Hyrule was in peril, and he couldn't do anything about it. Suddenly Link's hand felt heavy. A weight dragged it down. Link opened his eyes and looked down. There in his clutched hands was the sword! How had it gotten from inside the case to his hand? No matter, he had it now. Then Link remembered, the King had said to bring it to him. Link walked slowly over to the King.

"You have obtained the sword, please give it to me"

"Uhh, your majesty, if you don't mind, I need this sword. Where I come from, it's -"

"Hush, child, and give me the sword!"

Link reluctantly gave the sword to the king, and felt a ping inside of himself as if he had lost a dear friend."

"Young Link, you have done what no other could do. The sword came to you, because you wanted to help others, not just yourself. You wanted peace, and not war. Good, not evil. You truly are the Hero of Legends. Link, you must do as I say. You must travel back to the place you came from. Back to the cave and go to sleep. When you awake, you must save your world, but Link, never forget that the sword will only work with those pure of heart. Never forget the sword is a reminder that you are the chosen one. The legends told a young man would come one day, a man pure of heart and full of courage. It told that he would carry the mark of a golden triforce on his hand, and would need the sword to save his world. I see now, Link you are that boy. Now go, you must go back to where you came. Make haste, for you have a long journey ahead of you. My servants will provide you with enough food and drink to make the journey back, and then you must leave. Good bye, young Link."

The king handed link the sword and slowly walked out of the room, leaving Link stunned as his words slowly sunk in. The sword was his. But now, how much time had been wasted? Hyrule could already have been destroyed, and he would have been too late. Dashing out of the castle, Link was stopped by a peasant in rags.

"Please, sir, take this food and drink courtesy of the King. I was directed to give you this."

Gracious, Link accepted the basket and ran into the woods he had come from.

« ***The Otherworld*** »

Ruto didn't know where she was, but the castle that stood before her made her feel insignificant. Cautiously walking up to the front gate, Ruto knocked on the huge front doors. The wooden doors stood so large before Ruto, she couldn't see how anyone could even open them. Ruto was startled out of her daze by a voice.

"Who goes there?"

"P-P-Princess Ruto, heir to the throne of the Zoras", said Ruto, gathering up her courage.

"Friend or Foe?"

Ruto finally found the source of the voice. Someone was peering out of a panel in the door. It was a shrunken face with looked slightly human, but more piggish than human. Trying to see who was inside, Ruto leaned towards the door as she responded.

"Friend, I hope. May I come in?"

"Very well"

Ruto stood back, incase the giant doors swung outward and knocked her cold, but she was surprised when a door appeared in the wood, just big enough for her to walk through.

Ruto gaped at what was inside. The castle was even larger than it had seemed from the outside. The ceiling reached so far up, she had to tilt her neck all the way back. The wall on either side of her continued on for miles. But what impressed her the most was a large city bustling INSIDE of the castle walls! Whoever owned this palace must be very rich.

"Come with me, the king has requested your presence."

Gawking as she walked on, Ruto was lead out through a door she hadn't even noticed. The room she was in now was mush smaller, but no less impressing. Gold lined the walls on either side of her. In the center of the room stood a larger-than-average chair also decked in gold, obviously for someone important. As she watched, a side curtain slid to the side, and an old man walked out. His cane was carved of fine mahogany, and he walked with a limp. He back was crooked, and gave him the classic "old man" look. He did not wear any fancy clothing, and looked weak, but somehow he seemed to be more than he showed. Easing into the chair, Ruto heard the cracks of bones from old age. Ruto hoped she wouldn't live long enough to be old and feeble. The piggish man left the room to leave Ruto and the old man alone. They stared at each other for what seemed like hours, until the old man spoke up.

"What brings you here miss Ruto?"

"How - How did you know my name?"

"I know a lot more about you than your name, Princess, but never mind that, why are you here?"

"I-I really don't know sir-"

"Patronus"

"Errr, Patronus, sir, I don't know, I was asleep and next thing I knew, I was here."

"Hhhmmmm. The time must be upon us, then. Ruto, do you know, is there anything that has happened lately in Hyrule?"

"Yes, the Temple of Time has been destroyed, 7 Beams of magic have shot toward the sky, and people keep going missing, including myself."

"The evil one has awakened! I would not think this day would be upon us so soon, but apparently was wrong. Ruto, come with Me.", said the old man as he walked through the curtain again.

Ruto followed him to an enclosed room. There were no windows or doors except the one she came through. The man led her to the other side, and turned around.

"Now Ruto, I know you love Link more than anything in the world and that you and Saria are enemies, but if you are to save Hyrule you all must become friends. Your love for Link could destroy Hyrule. Ruto, you must take this Harp. Take it to the Great Fairy Fountain near Hyrule castle. She will know what to do." and with that, the old man handed Ruto a beautiful pearly blue harp, so small it fit snuggly under her arm. "I have arranged for a guide to take you back to Hyrule, now make haste, for Hyrule depends on you."

Ruto suddenly noticed the pig man standing beside her once more.

"Take the Zora back to where she came, do not waste time for all our lives depend on her. Now go!"

Obeying the old man, the pig man grabbed Ruto by the arm and led her out of the castle.

« Castle Golem/Temple of Time ruins: Night »

This was too perfect! Not only had it released the most terrifying plague of evil upon Hyrule, Link and Ruto had gone missing. As the fear of the people grew, so did its power. Soon nothing could stop it! Espejo cackled as he thought of world domination. Of all the people he would crush in his wake. Now was the perfect time to start building his empire. Calling forth his demons of the night. His undead gathered at the ruins of the Temple of Time to build a castle of darkness.

« Kokiri Forest, Link's House: Morning »

Link woke up with a start. The dream! It had seemed so real. But what did it mean, if anything at all? Link twisted to get into a more comfortable position when something poked into his back. Reaching behind himself he felt the smooth ivory of a handle. Grabbing hold and turning around, Link found the unbelievable. It was the golden sword from both his dreams. Or had they been dreams? Whatever the cause, Link knew what he must do, Link threw off the covers off his bed and pulled on his boots. Sliding the sword into his sheath, Link ran out the door to his house and jumped off the porch, wasting no time. Just as Link ran through the tunnel to Hyrule field, he ran into Mira.

"Link! Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you!" exclaimed Mira.

"No time, Gotta run!" said Link as he ran past Mira.

"Figures, always in a hurry." Mira shrugged as she walked back home.

« Zora's Domain, Ruto's Chambers: Morning »

What a weird dream. She had dreamt that she was walking along when she -. The playing of a faint music interrupted the silence. Pulling off her Amoeba Covers, Ruto looked down beside herself. There on her bed was a pearly blue harpy, playing music from its golden strings. Ruto gasped in surprised. She had thought it only a dream. But - Apparently it had not been a dream. Then that meant ... Grabbing the harp, Ruto jumped out of bed, and swam through Zora's Domain heading towards Hyrule Castle as fast as she could.

« Hyrule Field: Noon »

Ruto hurried through Hyrule Field as fast as she could, when she noticed Link also running towards the castle. She didn't know what he was doing, but she decided to find out. Running towards Link, Ruto stopped in front of him, out of breath.

"Link *gasp* what are you *gasp* doing?" said Ruto between breaths.

"Heading towards Hyrule castle. What are you doing?"

"I'm taking this harp to the Great Fairy at Hyrule castle."

It was then Link noticed the harp tucked beneath Ruto's arm. Link had never seen anything like it, but didn't question Ruto. He had his own quests to complete.

"Please Link, won't you come with me?"

"I really shouldn't. I have -"

"Link, PLEASE?"

Link had the sword, and knew it was to defeat the great evil, but he didn't know how to use it, so he agreed to go along.

"Oh, thank you Link! You won't regret it!" said Ruto, dashing off towards Hyrule castle again with Link in close pursuit.

« Hyrule Castle, Great Fairy Fountain: Dusk »

The inside of the Fountain was as beautiful as ever. The light reflected off the pool of sacred water onto the walls giving the room a more natural feeling. Ancient vines, entangled by time, covered the walls and ceiling. In the middle of the room, stairs lead to the pool. At the foot of the stairs, engraved into the stone floor, was the Triforce signature, the sign of peace and prosperity. As Link and Ruto made their way to the pool, they could not help but feel strange in this holy place. Standing upon the Triforce, Link pulled out the Ocarina of Time. Reaching deep within him self, Link slowly and carefully played the royal song, Zelda's Lullaby. The notes seemed to stretch on forever, the tunes so enchanting and graceful, all time seemed to stop. Finally the song was over, its job done once more. As the last notes dithered in the air, a high-pitched laughing could be heard from far off. With the splash of water, and the note of ringing bells, the Great Fairy appeared. Covered only in partial vines, the Great Fairy seem even more beautiful than the last time Link had seen her.

"Hello again, Link"

Link was astounded that the fairy still remembered his name, but soon caught him self.

"We have been sent to you from a far. A great evil plagues Hyrule and we have been sent to stop it", said Link in a hushed tone of voice.

"I know why you are here, and what is to come. Ruto, place your arms around the harp - like this", the fairy said as she placed Ruto's small arms around the harps cords. "This is the song of peace. Know it well, for it is the only way to defeat the evil one."

Clearing her throat, the fairy proceeded to sing out the song. When she was done, Link and Ruto stared at her, astonished. The fairies were truly talented.

"Link, the power of the sword and harp are not strong enough to defeat this evil. You must get the help of another ... A Kokiri girl. Link, you know her well. Saria possess the Ocarina. Both she and Ruto must work together if you are to defeat the evil one Link. Do not forget this. Now rest children, for the journey ahead of you is a long and perilous one." spreading her arms wide, the fairy put Link and Ruto into a deep slumber.

« Castle Golem/Temple of Time ruins: Dusk »

No! It couldn't be! While it was almost invincible, Link would surely be able to defeat it - AND HE WAS BACK! Espejo detected forces in alliance with Link. It knew link alone could not defeat it ... but these allies of his. They could be the ruin of it. It must deal with them quickly if it was to rule Hyrule. Gathering up its strength, dark waves of energy flowed around Espejo. Concentrating on Saria, it sent to her such fear she surely would not be able to resist. She would crumble under the fear and darkness, and soon after, die. It would not fail like last time. It could not...

« Hyrule Castle, Great Fairy Fountain: Early Morning »

It was morning. Although Link did not feel refreshed, he knew it was time. Grabbing his sword out of the dust, Link planted a kiss on Ruto's sleeping head.

"Come on darling, the time has come. We must get Saria."

"But mommy, I don't wanna." said Ruto in a groggy daze. Opening her eyes a little wider, Ruto saw Link standing in front of her. Oh, how handsome he looked, standing there in the glow of the early morning light. She wished every day could be like this. Waking up to link at her side, his lips on hers. Oh, she wished...

"Ruto, we have to get Saria." Link said again.

Saria. Ruto shuddered at the word. Saria was always trying to take Link away from her. Never mind that. Far greater things had to be done. She would put up with that Kokiri girl for a little while, but only a little while. Picking herself up off the ground, Ruto brushed the sand off of her fins. Her scales were loose and peeling off, and they stuck to the newly forming curves of her fins. Oh how she wished she were back in the cold, clear waters of Zora's Domain.

"Alright, lets go." Ruto replied tiredly.

« Lost Woods, Forest Temple: Mid-Morning »

The morning light was just starting to shine through the windows of the Forest Temple when Links and Ruto ran in. Exhausted, they had run all the way from Hyrule Castle. Surprised, Saria wondered why Link, and especially Ruto, had come running to the Forest Temple so suddenly.

"Saria, we need your help. The great evil ... we must defeat it ... the time has come ... no time left ... follow me." Still panting, Link ran back out of the Forest Temple. Ruto wondered how Link had any breath left, but still she followed. Saria, confused, but willing, followed the two.

« Hyrule Field: Mid-Morning»

Link had finally gotten the two to stop fighting and listen to what he had said. Saria was surprised she could leave the Forest unharmed, but then again, she had been able to do a lot of things she hadn't normally been able to do until she found out she was the Forest Sage. Upon reaching Hyrule Field, Link saw a most amazing sight. People were flocking out of the Castle Gates. Whatever was causing this, it would have to be very great or powerful, perhaps even both, to force the peace loving people of Hyrule out of their homes. Drawing up near to one of the villagers, Link pondered what was happening.

"Sir, what's happening? Why is everyone leaving their homes?" questioned Link.

"The Plague!" Screamed the man "The Plague! It has come. It came without warning. It affected even the healthiest of men, causing them to fall over dead. Filthy undead started to wander in broad daylight in our streets attacking us. We are clueless as to what's going on, but people are still dying. Some assume it's that castle that appeared some time ago, but others think it is a curse we have brought upon ourselves because of the evil things we have done. Oh goddesses, please forgive us!"

"Don't worry, I'll get to the bottom of this!" Link replied to the man's prayers.

Turning to Saria and Ruto, Link explained to them what was happening.

"I need you to get help as quickly as possible! Saria, please go get the help of the Gorons, and Ruto, get your army of Zoras. We'll need all the help we can get." Turning away, Link dashed towards Lon Lon Ranch.

Confused, Saria and Ruto dashed off for help.

« Lon-Lon Ranch: Afternoon »

Link was worn out from all the traveling he had been doing, but he knew what would cure his aches and bruises. Entering the gates, Link was bewildered. The entire Hyrule army was strewn about the ranch! Looking around, Link saw Malon running from soldier to soldier, tending to their problems. Dodging soldier after soldier, Link ran up to Malon calling her name.

"Link!" Exclaimed Malon, turning about to meet him. "It has been so long since I last saw you. My you have grown."

"As have you Malon, you wouldn't have you any of that famous Lon Lon Milk on you would you?

Blushing, Malon held up a bottle of the Milk. "I might."

Accepting the bottle, Link drank deeply from it. The warmth of the milk flowed through his body. Soon as the milk touched his lips, he started to feel the healing effects of the milk.

"Thanks a lot Malon. I'll never forget your kindness."

"No Problem. I enjoy helping you out Link."

"Speaking of help, I see your housing the Hyrule Army, is the General on your ranch also?"

"Actually, yes. He's inside talking to my father. Why do you need to talk to him?"

"Better not to get you into this Malon, but thank you for your help."

Turing about, Link headed for Malon's house.

« Lon-Lon Ranch, Malon's House: Mid-Afternoon »

"I understand General, but I simply can't give away my milk, not even to a general."

"Yes Talon, but it is so delicious, and it has helped my army so. Even now with just a taste of your milk, the fight with new vigor and strength they never had before. Surely you can spare just a little."

"Sir, I have said once and I'll say it again --"

The banging of the door opening interrupted Talon.

"Talon, I need to speak to the general for a second if you don't mind. It is of the utmost importance." Said Link.

"Certainly. We can continue this conversation later General." Saluting, Talon went upstairs to his room and shut the door.

"General, we need your help. Undead flock the streets of the Hyrule Castle and Market. I know what must be done, but it can only be done with your help."

"And why should I trust a kid like you?"

"Because I have the trust and permission of Princess Zelda."

"Ha ha ha! A kid like you, have permission from princess ZELDA? Ha ha ha."

Pulling the Ocarina that Zelda had given him so long ago from his satchel, he began to play Zelda's Lullaby.

"That- That song! ... I guess you really do have her permission. Fine, what do you need us to do."

Talking the rest of the day and long through the night, Link planned his assault on the gargantuan castle. But would Saria and Ruto pull through in Hyrules time of need? He could only pray.