Chapter 6: Capture of the Sages

Author's Notes: Okay, just before you read this, I marked the places where characters speak in their heads with the ~ symbol. It's easier to know then when they're talking in their head, so I added them. With that said enjoy! And please review once you're finished. I have something else to finish with at the end.

The next day, Mirren sat alone in his room once again. He remembered Emralda's words perfectly:

"And we'll be doing all of this on the day before your birthday, so you have some time to be with all your friends before they're all gone!" Tomorrow was the day before the birthday, and he was terrified. He remembered the last time they pulled off their plan. He remembered how greatly he suffered from it, and the many times he cried. He would always remember seeing all of his friends being taken from him right before his eyes. The suffering it brought upon him was terrible; it was literally a nightmare. Now it was coming back, and he also feared the fact that if Ganondorf and Emralda took everyone from him, he wouldn't be powerful enough to stop them. Sure, he had the Triforce of Justice, but he needed to get incredibly enraged to use it. Also, he truly believed that they'd still be stronger. He knew the amount of power they'd both get from the Sages and all of his friends, and especially from Link and Zelda with their Triforces. He looked out his window at the night sky, and thought of everything.

"How am I going to do this?" he whispered to himself.

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Link marched down the hallways with a serious look on his face. His eyes were narrow, and he didn't seem the least bit happy, or joyful. He knew that Mirren was hurting from everything, but wouldn't get anywhere in defending everyone if he just kept mourning and brooding. He was heading to Mirren's room, and was ready to say everything he had on his mind. As he walked through the halls, he came upon Zelda.

"Link, where are you going?" she asked. Link stopped and looked at her with his narrow eyes.

"I'm going to talk to Mirren" he answered, "he's sufferin' pretty bad, and ain't in no condition to fight at all. He's just been mourning for the past days. I need to help him get back to his normal self. Not the one that does nothing but cry when someone dies and every other of his friends' and loved ones' lives are on the line. I need to toughen him up, or else Ganondorf and Emralda will succeed.." He still looked at her for a few more seconds before beginning to walk away. But Zelda stopped him.

"Just don't be too hard on him..." she said. Link turned his head to her.

"Zelda, I'm gonna be as tough as I need to be" he replied, "Mirren must get tough, and the only way to do that is be tough on him. I know you like him a lot and don't wanna see him hurt anymore, I feel the same way. But he's gotta get this off his chest and stop moping. If it's tough I gotta be..then so be it..." He then walked off. Zelda still stood there a little surprised by Link's attitude, and soon sighed.

"Poor Mirren, I hope he'll be alright..." she whispered.

Link walked a little ways more until he finally came to Mirren's room. The door was closed, and he was as determined as ever to do as he told Zelda. He put his hand on the door handle, and opened it up. Mirren was sitting on his bed thinking as usual, and he turned to see Link's serious face.

"Hey Link...what's up?" he asked. Link closed the door.

"Bro, I need ta talk to you..." He replied.

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At the Chamber of Sages, the Six Sages had gathered to discuss everything with Ganondorf's and Emralda's plan. They were all a little worried about it considering their powers and lives were at stake. They knew they had to meet all together soon, because if they did it tomorrow, Ganondorf's creature would have a much easier time getting them since the plan was to commence tomorrow. Everyone soon arrived, and they began to talk.

"Fellow Sages" began Rauru, "we are in right one of our greatest problems in our history. Ganondorf and Emralda plan to capture us and hold us hostage in their castle, and then steal our energy to become stronger. All together we have a great source of energy, and if those two got a hold of it; they'd be close to invincible.." Impa looked a little grimmer.

"Yeah, and then Mirren would have an even harder time fighting them..." she added, "He could die for all we know. And if he did, then there'd be no one to save Hyrule, and especially his and Zelda's birthday.." Saria looked a little concerned.

"How is he doing?" she asked. Impa turned to her for a moment, but soon looked down at the floor.

"Terrible" she replied, "for the past days he's been in his room alone mourning and brooding. The only time he really ever leaves is to ride Artra, but even then he's alone, and is still doing the same. It's taken quite a toll on him. I hope Link'll be able to talk some sense into him." Ruto looked a little confused.

"What are you talking about?" she asked. Impa looked over at her.

"Link is going to Mirren to talk to him" she began, "he's going to try and toughen him up. He's gonna try and pick Mirren's spirit up. He's gonna do his best to get him to stop moping and just being all alone. Hopefully he'll succeed, because Mirren'll never be able to defend everyone, or even fight for that matter in his condition." Ruto nodded.

"So I see, poor kid, he's really hurting" she said. Darunia now nodded.

"Yeah, Goldenfire dying really affected my sworn little brother" he added, "those stupid fools, I'd do anything to make them pay!!"

"Calm down Darunia" stated Nabooru, "I wanna do the same, but we've got other matters to stick to. We gotta make we can save our skins from Ganondorf and Emralda. I know it sounds selfish, but if we're captured, Mirren and the others are in A LOT of trouble.." Rauru nodded.

"Yes Nabooru, you're totally correct" The room then went silent as the Sages realized they had nothing more to say. The situation was tense, and things weren't looking too bright for the moment. They all just looked worried and grim, but Saria was more concerned for Link and Mirren. She closed her eyes.

"~Please Link~" she said to herself in her head, "~please help Mirren. Help him to get out of this state, and get him back to the courageous, strong- heated child that he is. I know you can do it Link, you're his older brother, and there's no better for this job. Please Link, save Mirren from his state right now. Mirren is the only one who can save us and defeat Emralda and Ganondorf. And if he fails...all will be doomed......~"

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Link looked Mirren straight in the eye. Mirren had never seen his older brother so serious and so stern for the entire time he'd been living with him. He waited for Link to speak, and he soon did.

"Bro." Link began, "you gotta stop this..." Mirren looked a little confused.

"What are you talkin' about Link?" he asked. Link looked even worse.

"What am I talking about?" he asked crossly, "....I think you know Mirren. You've been acting like a coward and a fool lately." Mirren was shocked by Link's words, and his face showed that. Link continued speaking. "All you've done is mope, cry, and just do nothing. Mirren, you've gotta toughen up, before it's too late! Ganondorf and Emralda said they'd commence their plan tomorrow...you can't fight like this!!! You're being a wimp God-darn it! Come on! Where's the Mirren I used to know that feared nothing and took action and planned when something like this happened!!!???" Mirren now looked away. He looked a little embarrassed, and ashamed.

"I know that..." he whispered, "it's just that Goldenfire dying is too much on me..." Link's eyes were filled with anger.

"TOO MUCH ON YOU!?" he screamed. Mirren cringed a little as Link screamed at him. He closed his eyes and still looked away. Link gritted his teeth. He grabbed Mirren by the shoulder and flung him around. He looked straight into his little brother's eyes. "Mirren, I understand that Goldenfire dying is hard on you.." he began, "...but what the heck are you gonna do if they capture all of us and take our powers Mirren!? What are you gonna do then!? Huh!? We'll be taken from you again, you'll be all alone! How the heck are gonna save us in this kind of condition!!!???"

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Zelda was listening outside of the door to the conversation. She also cringed a little from how loud and how angry Link was. She had never heard him yell like that, and felt sorry for Mirren. She knew he needed some help. And if there was one person besides Link; it sure as heck was her. As Link looked into Mirren's eyes with such anger, Mirren didn't know what to say or how to react. As much as he wanted to toughen up, he just couldn't. Zelda knew this, and closed her eyes. She focused for a second, and was able to talk to Mirren mentally.

"~Mirren, it's Zelda~" she began. Mirren heard her, and was surprised, but kept didn't give any hint to Link of what was happening. "~Mirren, I know how hard this is for you, but you must do what Link is telling you. It's hard for me to say this, but you are in a way acting like a coward..~" Mirren was thunderstruck by Zelda's words, but knew she was right. "~Mirren, you can't stay like this, you gotta get back to that warrior-self of yours. That is the only way you'll have any chance to protect us. We know you can do it, and believe it or not, you're the only one. Mirren, you've gotta save us and defeat them. The joy and happiness of our birthday is at stake, our lives, and even yours is at stake, all of Hyrule is at stake, and the Sages and our powers are at stake. Please Mirren, snap out of this, we're all counting on you. I'm especially counting on you Mirren....~"

All of a sudden Mirren instantly felt empowered. Zelda's words were like a million blue potions combined. Her words made him feel great, and more courageous. His fear and sorrow instantly diminished, and felt strong. He thought of everyone, and Zelda especially, the girl he had a crush on, and felt as courageous and powerful as ever. He looked into Link's eyes, and no longer looked fearful, sad, foolish, embarrassed, or depressed. Instead, he looked determined and fierce.

"Please forgive me for my recent, and foolish actions" he began, "I was a coward, and wasn't myself. I can be so much stronger, and that's what I am now. I'm sorry Link, I'm stronger now. I have more confidence..I'm ready to defend everyone and fight Ganondorf and Emralda. I'll do everything in my power to make sure mine and Zelda's birthday is a joyful time, I'll also make sure that I do my best to protect everyone from their power and plan. And I won't let any of you die; even if it means dying myself...." Link no longer looked mad. His eyes were no longer narrow, and they were no longer filled with such anger. His face as a whole didn't so mad and serious; and he actually smiled at his little brother.

"Thata boy" he said messing up his hair, but the brotherly, affectionately way. "That's my little bro, now you can actually fight, and you're not just moping anymore. I knew you'd come around; you always did..." Mirren smiled back at Link and fixed his hair in one quick motion.

"Yeah, I'm ready..I'll take 'em on and protect everyone" he replied. Link now looked a little more serious.

"That's good, but you really won't be able to protect the Sages, it'll be better if they all stay apart so it's harder for Ganondorf and Emralda to capture them. And you won't be able to be with them all the time..." Mirren nodded.

"Yeah, I know that" he said, "where are they now?"

"They're all at the Chamber of Sages I guess, discussing this whole ordeal" Link answered. Mirren's eyes widened in shock. He looked very worried.

"They can't do that!" he suddenly shouted. Link was a little surprised.

"What's up Mirren?" he asked. Mirren looked right into his brother's eyes and still looked worried.

"They can't all be together at the same time!" he replied, "Ganondorf and Emralda'll get them easier!"

"Mirren, don't worry" interrupted Link, "they said they're gonna do the plan tomorrow, they're not gonna.."

"Yes they are!" Mirren now interrupted, "Ganondorf and Emralda will take any chance that's the easiest to capture them! This is the perfect time! They don't care what they told us; they'll double cross us in a second to get their hands on them and get their powers! Then that leaves even less work for them tomorrow! The Sages are in grave danger...we've gotta get them outta there!!!" Link now realized Mirren was right and nodded.

"Alright, we'll go right now" he said, "just let me go to my room real quick and get the Master Sword and stuff." Mirren nodded back as Link bolted out of the room. He opened the door, and began running down the hallways without even noticing Zelda was there. Mirren crawled over his bed and grabbed the Thunder, Ice, and Fire Diamond off his dresser. He ran over to the wall and grabbed the Goddesses' Sword off it. He strapped it and the scabbard to his back and also ran out of the room. He went out, and was about to run to Link's room before he noticed Zelda. He stopped, and turned around to her.

"Me and Link gotta go to the Chamber of Sages Zelda, we gotta" he began before Zelda put her hand up.

"I heard everything Mirren" she replied, "I'm sorry I listened in on the conversation, I wanted to make sure you'd be alright..." Mirren was a little surprised that Zelda really cared about him that much, but realized that she did really like him. He nodded.

"Don't worry 'bout it" he replied. He then began to run away before he stopped again. He stood with his back facing Zelda for a few seconds. "Oh yeah..Zelda." he said. He then turned around. "..thanks..." Zelda smiled and nodded.

"No problem.." She replied. Link then came flying down the hall and stopped at Mirren and Zelda.

"Hey Zelda, we gotta get going to the Chamber of Sages and get them outta there before Ganondorf and Emralda try to capture them all" he stated. Zelda nodded.

"I already know" she said, "go on. But please, both of you be careful..." Link and Mirren both nodded. They then looked at each other, and also nodded. They then ran off to the Temple of Time. Zelda still stayed in the hall, thinking of them. "~Please, don't either of you get hurt...~" she said in her head.

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Ganondorf and Emralda watched as Mirren and Link ran as fast as they could from the castle to the Temple of Time. They burned through the area that used to be the Hyrule Market and ran up the slopes to the Temple Entrance. They went through the doors and bolted to the chamber where the Mast Sword would stand. Link and Mirren both went to the Pedestal of Time, and Link held his hands high in the air. The six Medallions the Sages had given him floated over to the stone design of it on the floor and rested there. A great amount of blue light surrounded the area, and Link and Mirren traveled to the Chamber of Sages. Ganondorf smirked.

"Well, I never knew that those two could actually get into the Chamber of Sages on their own.." He stated. Emralda nodded in agreement.

"Yes, I believe it's quite impressive" she added, "but it's not like it even matters. No matter what they do, we'll still capture the Sages right now. No matter what they do, we'll capture them in a second. Then your little friend can do whatever he wants with them. You sent him out...right?" Ganondorf nodded.

"Of course" he answered, "and I simply told him only to make sure they don't stop us from capturing the Sages, and injuring them the best he could without killing them. Besides, if he does live, then that's one extra great guard for our citadel against Mirren and whatever friends he brings with him." Emralda then thought of something.

"Ya know, he's gonna probably get the Goddesses' help again, they're pretty tough" she began, "I think we'll need some really powerful guards for them..." Ganondorf smiled.

"I've got it covered.." He replied. Emralda's eyes lit up.

"Great!" she exclaimed, "who are they?" Ganondorf smirked. He was going to tell her, but then looked into the magical fire and saw that Link and Mirren were almost at the Chamber of Sages.

"I'll tell you later" he said, "but for now let's watch and see how everything goes..."

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Mirren and Link finally appeared in the Chamber of Sages. The blue ring of light still surrounded them, but soon it disappeared. The Sages instantly noticed them, and were a little surprised.

"Link, Mirren..what are you two doing here?" asked Rauru.

"Yes..this is a little unexpected..." add Nabooru. Link looked serious.

"You all have ta get outta this place now.." He began before Ruto interrupted him.

"And why is that Link?" she asked. Link turned and looked at her straight in the eye.

"Because, Ganondorf and Emralda are gonna try and capture you guys while you're all in the same place" he answered, "It'll be much easier for them to get you all!"

"But brother, she said they're gonna start their plan tomorrow.." corrected Darunia.

"Yeah, they wouldn't attack now.." added Ruto. Mirren's eyes narrowed as he gritted his teeth. The Sages were still skeptical. And if he didn't do something to get them out of there; there'd be some MAJOR trouble.

"GOD-DARN IT WHY WON'T YOU GUYS JUST LISTEN TA REASON FOR ONCE IN YOUR LIVES AND JUST DO AS WE SAY YOU'RE SAGES AREN'T YA, YA SHOULD BE BELIEVING US AND GOING WITH THE CORRECT PLAN!!!!!!" he screamed jumping up and down in anger. Everyone's eyes just bugged out in shock of Mirren. They never saw someone go so berserk in their entire lives; especially a kid! Mirren breathed from the massive yelling and jumping as he glared at them all. Rauru knew the seriousness of the situation and nodded.

"He's right everyone, let's go..." he announced. The Six Sages were then about to teleport away before suddenly a crystal surrounded them all and trapped them in it.

"NO!" Link yelled as the Sages looked around in confusion. Mirren went into complete shock. The Sages beat against their crystal and tried to escape, but mostly just looked afraid and nervous as they realized they were trapped. A loud, evil laugh was heard, and everyone instantly recognized it.

"It's Ganondorf.." Mirren whispered.

"That's right boy!" Ganondorf shouted back, "it looks like the Sages are all mine!" Ganondorf laughed again. "I knew those crystals would work, just like they did on Zelda. Ha! Well well, what are you two fools gonna do know? There's no way to save them now, they're all mine and Emralda's. Their power will be an excellent addition to ours." The crystals then floated up into the air.

"Link! Help us!" Ruto screamed. Link just stood in shock as he watched them all fly up. As much as he despised to admit it; there was no way to save them.

"LIIIIIIIIINK!!!!!!" Saria yelled. With that; the Sages and the crystals disappeared. They had been captured.

Mirren did the same as his brother. He stood there with widened eyes of shock and his jaw lowered. He could barely speak, only terrified and shocked gasps came out.

"No.." he whispered, "they're gone...all of them.." Link then lost it. He screamed in rage as loud as ever as it echoed throughout the chamber. Every last one of the Sages were great friends of his, and they were all gone now. He pulled out the Master Sword and Mirror, and glared up into the air.

"Come and fight Ganondorf!" he yelled, "come fight us now so I can kill you right here for taking my friends!!! I'll make you and Emralda pay!!!" Ganondorf's voice laughed.

"Heh, you actually think I'd waste my time?" he asked, "I'd kill you way too easily. You're no longer a challenge or threat to me Link. Only Mirren is, but once I steal his other friends, and you and Zelda..I'll no longer even worry 'bout him. Face it, me and Emralda are too powerful, and we'll be even stronger once we take yours and everyone else's powers. And you Mirren..shall pay..." Mirren gasped again and was shocked at everything. He was literally frozen. Link still gritted his teeth. Ganondorf laughed again. "But don't worry Link, I still have someone to fight the both of you. He'll be rather familiar to you, and should prove to be an even greater challenge for you this time. Link..Mirren...meet Magna Volvagia!!!!!"

Suddenly there was a great roar heard throughout the chamber. It echoed, made it shake. There was a great flash of golden fire, and another loud roar was heard. Once the flash disappeared, there floated Volvagia in the air. He was much larger than before, and seemed to be a little of a golden color. His mane of fire was bigger, and also golden. His mask shined greatly, and that seemed to either silver or platinum. This time he now hand absolutely huge wings, that were also golden and shined from the great fire. He roared again, and Link just stood with his eye widened in shock and his mouth hanging down.

"My God.." He whispered... "He's back..." Ganondorf laughed.

"You better believe it Link!" he shouted, "Volvagia is twice as powerful before since I powered him up into his new Magna Form. He'll certainly prove to be quite a challenge. Oh, but don't worry, no matter what happens Volvagia won't be killing you. If he did that, then I and Emralda would never be able to take your Triforce Link...and kill you Mirren!!!" Ganondorf's voice then let out one last wicked laugh before it disappeared...leaving Mirren and Link to fight Magna Volvagia.

"....Well bro, you fought him before, whata suggest we do?" asked Mirren. Link finally broke out of his trance and put away the Master Sword and Mirror Shield. He grabbed the Megaton Hammer and held it firmly in both hands. He narrowed his eyes, and got in a battle stance.

"I'll hit him in the head with the ol' Megaton Hammer, and you attack his body or whatever with your sword..got it?" Link said back. Mirren nodded. Volvagia then roared again and flew at them. "Ready Mirren!?" Link yelled. Mirren nodded again. "Good! Alright; let's take 'im out!" Link then charged at Volvagia as Mirren followed. The great fire dragon opened its mouth and unleashed a spray of fire upon them. They both jumped to the side and dodged it. Volvagia then sent his whip-like tail flying at Mirren. The young warrior saw it coming and dodged it again. As he attacked Mirren with his tail, Volvagia spewed more fire out at Link. The blast came flying at him and he rolled forward just in time to evade it. He got up and ran at Volvagia. He jumped and did an insane smash with the Megaton Hammer on Volvagia's head. He heard the hammer crack up against his mask, but Volvagia still fell from the hit. As that happened, Mirren took advantage and stabbed Volvagia in the lower body area. The dragon roared in pain, and suddenly got up and charged at Link. He rammed his head and fire mane straight into him, and sent the Hero of Time flying with a yell of pain. Mirren gritted his teeth and tried to stab Volvagia again. The dragon roared in fury again and then spun its head around and quickly shot a fire ball at Mirren. He couldn't block it, and was hit dead on from it. He yelled in pain as it knocked him back and scorched his body. He groaned in pain for a few seconds before slowly getting up and shaking to get rid of the stars. He finally was fully up, but unfortunately he walked right into another attack. He saw a great beam of pillar fly at him, and the next thing he knew, he was sent flying again burning. He crashed hard on the ground, and Volvagia roared in success. He then looked over at Link who was slowly getting up. Volvagia almost seemed to smirk. He opened up his mouth again and sent another beam of fire flying at Link. The blast came flying at him; and it seemed as if Link was going to be incinerated. But at the last second, he jumped out of the ay and got a sudden energy boost. He charged at Volvagia and screamed in fury. He brought the Megaton Hammer to the side of his head and was ready to attack. Volvagia just froze. Link then jumped at the great dragon and did a huge swipe with the hammer across his face. Volvagia grunted in pain and smacked hard into the ground with the side of his head hitting first. Link relentlessly attacked once and lifted the Megaton Hammer above his head. With another yell of fury, he brought the hammer down and literally crushed Volvagia's head. He roared in pain, and soon stopped. Link lifted up the hammer, and the platinum mask on Volvagia's face began to crack. Link watched in astonishment as the cracks opened up and grew all over the mask. Soon there were just too many, and it shattered. The countless pieces of metal were sent flying, and Link was shocked at what he saw.

"No way..." he whispered, "I just totaled his mask..." Volvagia groaned from the attack and slowly lifted himself up. He was bleeding from the head a little from the attack, and looked a little woozy. He shook his head and finally realized his mask was gone. He saw some drip onto the floor, and his eyes lit up with anger. He let out a deafening roar, and glared at Link. He let out another roar and flew at the Hero of Time. He lifted up his right claw and did a slash across Link's body. He yelled in pain as his tunic ripped and his skin split open. Volvagia then lifted up his left claw and slashed at Link again. He screamed in pain again and staggered greatly. Volvagia attacked again, and luckily Link was able to lift up the Megaton Hammer in time to block it. But unfortunately the hammer was knocked from his hands and he was still sent flying. He landed hard on the ground and rived in pain from the intense stinging of his slashes. He looked to his body, and he was bleeding from the chest. The blood flowed and began to stain his green tunic. He groaned in pain, and his head fell back. Volvagia actually seemed to laugh as he slowly flew over to Link. He was soon floating above him, and Link opened his eyes to see Volvagia. He was still hurting, and wanted to get up more than anything, but the pain was too much; he just couldn't move. Volvagia then opened his mouth, and it began to slowly grow. Link closed his eyes and knew he was about to be burnt pretty badly. Volvagia was just about to unleash a terrible fire beam at point blank range on Link's body before Mirren finally got up.

"Come on Volvagia!" he yelled, "Link can't fight anymore...I'm your target now!!!" Volvagia closed his mouth as he turned around. He looked a little surprised, but soon smirked and roared again. Mirren looked weak, and was barely even able to stand. Link looked up, and saw Volvagia charging at the defenseless Mirren.

"No...Mirren.." he whispered. Volvagia got closer and closer as he opened his mouth. He got his claws ready and was ready to assault Mirren like never before. The boy still watched the dragon fly his way, and still just stood watching. Volvagia was then only a little ways away, and was about to attack. But just before he did, Mirren suddenly pulled out the Thunder Diamond and shot a blast at Volvagia. The dragon stopped in his tracks, and stared in shock of the oncoming thunderbolt. It hit him dead on in the face, and there was a huge explosion. Volvagia roared in pain and clutched his wounded face. The great blast and amount of wind pounded against Mirren, and he was barely able to stand against it. Everything soon stopped, and the dust cleared with Volvagia still howling in pain and holding his face. Mirren realized this was the perfect time to kill him. He pulled out a Blue Potion, and threw it at Link.

"Drink it bro!" he shouted, "and finish him off once and for all!" Link slowly lifted up his head and grasped the bottle ignoring all pain. He uncorked it, and chugged it down. Once he was done, all of his wounds healed and he felt empowered. He jumped up and instantly pulled out the Master Sword. He calculated Volvagia perfectly, and just as he began to take his claws off his face, Link charged with a scream of fury. He jumped up, and held the Master Sword behind his head. Volvagia slowly turned and looked up at Link, and froze in shock; he was now only second away from death. As Link came down, he brought the Master Sword with him. He did a perfect jumping slash, and sliced Volvagia's head right off. It fell and crashed on the ground. It made a loud sound, and the eyes slowly lost their color.

Mirren just stood breathing heavily from exhaustion as Link did the same. He was amazed at his brother's great attack, and was happy the battle was finally over. Link stood between the head and body of Volvagia as a pool of blood began to form around them. He stepped away, and pulled out a large cloth. The Master Sword was covered in crimson blood, and Link wiped it off. Once he did, he just stood for a few seconds before just collapsing. Mirren soon did the same, and fell to the ground. They were both incredibly tired, and had each taken quite a beating. They both just lay breathing heavily and resting, for they were both beat.

They both rested for a little while before they both got up. Mirren put away the Goddesses' Sword and the Thunder Diamond. Link walked over to the other side of the chamber and retrieved the Megaton Hammer. He slipped it away, and walked back at Mirren.

"Well, we did it.." He said. Mirren nodded.

"Yeah; but Ganondorf and Emralda have the Sages..." he replied. Link now looked serious. His eyes narrowed.

"I know that..." he whispered. A tear formed in his eye, but he quickly blinked it back. "We gotta get back to Hyrule Castle fast. It's probably midnight now; Zelda's gotta get flippin' out. We gotta make sure we can protect them all tomorrow. 'Cause if we don't; they'll capture everyone...including me. We gotta make sure we stop them. If we don't, they'll become incredibly powerful, and you'd have to somehow come save us and defeat us. And if you don't defeat them, then all of Hyrule, and all of us including you will be destroyed. Not to mention yours and Zelda's birthday.." Mirren now looked just as serious. He nodded.

"I know..." he replied. Link now nodded.

"Good" he said, "....well...ya ready ta go back?" Mirren simply nodded again. Link pulled out the Ocarina of Time and played the Prelude of Light, and teleported them both to the Temple of Time.

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Link and Mirren appeared in the Temple by a blue light as usual. They both ran out and ran over to the castle. They ran up the paths and entered through one of the outside doors. They walked down the halls and found Zelda and everyone else in the throne room.

"Oh, you two are back" she said a little surprised. She then noticed how serious they looked. "Oh no...please don't tell me they..." Link bowed his head.

"Ganondorf captured the Sages..." he whispered. Zelda's eyes widened as she covered her mouth. Everyone else just gasped. Their mouths also dropped as they froze. They couldn't believe they had actually been taking. Zelda lowered her hand.

"Then we're all next..." she stated. Mirren nodded.

"Yeah, but count on any of you guys leaving" he said, "I'll make sure nothing happens. And Link'll be helpin' me even though they're after him too. I promise to do everything in my power to try and stop them. And I know you guys will also be doin' your best ta save your skins, so they got quite a force to deal with to get you all.." Taursus narrowed his eyes and cracked his knuckles.

"You got that kid" he announced, "those two ain't gettin' me without a fight!" Mardera nodded.

"Same here, there ain't no way I'm gettin' captured a second time!" she added. Link now narrowed his eyes and looked up at them.

"You guys won't stand a chance.." He whispered. Everyone looked a little surprised. Taursus looked at him with somewhat angry eyes.

"Whata you mean by that Link?" he asked. Link looked straight at him and glared.

"I mean you guys are all too weak!" he shouted, "You all wouldn't last ten seconds in a fight against either of those devils! They're much too powerful now that they've got the Sages! Mirren and me are the only ones who could actually fight them. And even then they'd have a good chance of killing us. Just deal with it guys, I know it's hard to admit but just realize this time that you're helpless and can't do anything! Me and Mirren are the only ones who can stop them and save you...so don't waste your time and try and help..you'll only get hurt!!!!" Taursus was literally thunderstruck by Link's words. He never heard anyone say such things, and it enraged him to think he couldn't fight. He sneered, but soon turned away.

"You're right..." he spat, "I can't do anything this time, none of us besides you two can. That's why you're the Brothers of Hyrule, you two were meant to fight them and save us. Forgive my arrogance..." Link nodded even though Taursus didn't see it. Zelda looked very worried.

"Link, I'm scared..what are we gonna do?" she asked sounding fearful, "They're going to be so powerful, how can we stop them? And if they do capture us; how will Mirren be able to take them on with all of our powers..?" Link now looked at her. His eyes were still the same, but now showed some worry in them. He looked down at Mirren for a second. He had pure worry and fear in his eyes, and Link sighed. He looked back at Zelda.

"I don't know Zelda, I just don't know..." Mirren then looked up into the sky through one of the windows. He looked up at the moon, and by the position it was in, he knew it was midnight. It was finally the day that Ganondorf and Emralda would begin their attack. He knew he had to do everything he could to protect his friends, for if he didn't; he and everyone's lives were certainly doomed.

Author's Notes: Well, I actually was able to finish it even with three exams this week (yeah, I'm still in school, 7th grade stinks! I'm 12 for those who haven't read my bio) Hmmm.dedication, or no life? No life. Okay back to the story. Pretty suspenseful now huh? Oh believe it it's gonna keep gettin' better and better and better. The next chapter is gonna be when Ganondorf and Emralda attack, just to give a little info unlike last time. I really don't know when I'll finish that, I have six exams this coming week, and I gotta study this weekend. This is also my real last week of school, so I'll get it done REAL fast after it if I don't finish it. Well, there isn't much more to tell you all.oh wait! I just wanna say that this chapter is especially dedicated to the wrestling legend "Classy" Freddie Blassie who passed away Monday June 6, 2003. I was kinda depressed and sad since he was a funny guy and a great wrestler. I hope his family is able to deal with this whole ordeal as well as other friends. I hope you're happy in heaven pal. God bless your soul Freddie, you were great, and this is dedicated to you...
LittleLink