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            FOR THE RECORD! I DO NOT, I REPEAT, -NOT- OWN ANY COMPNENT OF LOZ, AND I WOULDN'T EVEN IF MY LIFE DEPENDED ON IT!

Legend of Zelda: Quest for the ArcBlade

            Chapter Two – Mission Debriefing

            Link stood in a Hyrule Castle garden in front of the Princess Zelda, waiting. She had told him that he needed to save the world again, but couldn't use the Master Sword of legend. But, apparently, there was an ultimatum she spoke of, and yet after he challenged it, she had said nothing. Link was getting impatient… but she was the princess…

            "I'm giving her five minutes," Link thought to himself and crossed his arms. Zelda on the other hand noticed Link was getting impatient. The truth was… she didn't want him to go where this ultimatum was…

            "It's so… dangerous… you may never… return, Link…" She said to him.

            "Zelda, I'm sure I've faced things more dangerous then this. I'm sure my journey in Termina and the evil that I've faced even here in Hyrule is somewhat around the danger I could face. Probably even worse." Link responded. "She shouldn't doubt my skill so much. She should know better then think something's too dangerous for me." He thought afterward. Zelda took no time to respond.

            "I'm not talking about it being dangerous as in the monsters and forces, Link," she said to him with a straight face, he responded with a questionable glance. "The part that so dangerous about the pace you will have to go… the realm itself could tear your very body into pieces from your first step into it!" link almost stumbled backwards.

            "Wha- what? You mean even entering that place could kill me? Where exactly is this ultimatum sword anyway Zelda? You need to at least tell me about that!" Link demanded.

            "The ultimatum is an ancient sacred sword called the ArcBlade located in a parallel universe to Hyrule called the Undead Realm. It's called that for a reason, all creatures of the undead live there in darkness, and even if you were to find a way to enter the Undead Realm, only a very ancient Hyrulian race called the Kage Musuko could open the gate to the Undead Realm and walk amongst the undead creatures there."

            "Whoa, whoa, whoa. Back up, Zelda. Firstly, why would an ancient sword be put in a world ruled by a bunch of deadbeats (literally), and how am I supposed to retrieve the sword if only the Kage Whatsismajimbo can get to (not to mention enter) the Undead Realm.?"

            "You know, Link, I'm glad your asking these questions now before you run off all excited and not know where your going. To answer your first question, the ArcBlade was kept in the Undead Realm so that its power could not be controlled by dark forces. Legend says that the ArcBlade is somehow connected to an ancient ultimate power, and as long as the two are connected the hold a force that is unstoppable. However its full power can only be brought out by the hands of a living being and it will fold to the desires of the wielder."

            "So in other words…" Link simplified, "It's like the Triforce in a way."

            "Exactly. Now, for your second question. Just because the Kage Musuko is an ancient race doesn't mean that they no longer exist. I know that there -must- be at least a few left in the world. I'm sure you can track one down and get him or her to open a gateway and grant you safe passage to the ArcBlade. Once you have it, you'll then be able to fight Gannon with a mightier force then you've ever wielded before! But I'm afraid of how long all of this will take… the seal to the Evil Realm is crumbling as we speak. Hyrule Castle Town Market has already begun to feel it, for there are earthquakes and tremors occurring. They happen at irregular times, but I'm sure that will change soon if nothing is done about it." Zelda explained.

            "But what if Gannon gets out of the Evil Realm before I get the ArcBlade? Surely you have a backup plan in case I take too long…" Link didn't want to think about what would happen to his home if he were too late to return to Hyrule.

            "Let us hope that is not to happen. But while you're searching the Undead Realm for the ArcBlade, I will send messengers out to the six sages and gather them so that if Gannon is to escape early, they can hold the seal. But they won't be able to hold it forever. You -must- obtain the ArcBlade as fast as you can. Please do this Link! The hope of the world rests on your shoulders!" Zelda pleaded.

            "Zelda, you must be joking." Link said with a frown, Zelda's optimistic face faded. Link continued, "You seriously think I would come all this way and listen to everything you just told me and turn it down? You must be seriously joking!" Zelda's face lit up again.

            "So you'll do it?" She asked with a hopeful look.

            "Of course I'm gonna do it! Who else will if not the great Hero of Time?" Link beamed with pride.

            "Thank you, Link!" Zelda exclaimed with a chipper smile, "Hyrule is in your debt yet again!"

            "It's nothing big, Zelda," Link said blushing, and then changed the topic, "So when do I leave for my journey?"

            "Immediately. There's not much help I can give u aside from what I've told you… however…" Zelda pulled out a pendant that doubled as a whistle, and played a sweet note that caressed the air like the gentle winds to the fragile flowers of the garden. Immediately, Zelda's chief guard Krel rushed into the garden and bowed to his princess.

            "Your humble servant General Krel is here, my lady. What will you ask of me, your majesty?"

            "Krel, I would like you to go and fetch me the Mirror Relic, post-haste! Not a moment to spare, go on now and hurry." She spoke in a commanding voice.

            "At once, your majesty!" Krel bowed again; then swiftly left the garden. Zelda turned to Link.

            "He'll take a few minutes in fetching the Mirror Relic, is there anything else you wish to ask me? I'll try to answer the best I can." She offered.

            "Sure. What is this 'Mirror Relic?' I mean, it's obviously something important otherwise Krel wouldn't be going to get it, but what does it have to do with this ordeal?"

            "Oh that," Zelda laughed, "There is speculation that the Mirror Relic will be able to lead you to gates to the Undead Realm. Of coarse, we're not sure and have nothing to verify it actually has a connection with the Undead Realm gateways or not." She smiled at Link, "Is there anything else you wish to ask me? Immediately, Link's dream became the forefront of his thoughts, and could think of nothing else. He decided to ask.

            "Um, yes. There is something else – a reason why I came to the castle town market. I had this dream, and I think that it might mean something. Can you tell me what it means, if anything at all?"

            "Why, of coarse Link. What was your dream about?" She said with a never-changing smile. Link explained his dream to her the way he had seen it himself, right down to the cold sweat he had awakened in. Zelda listened intently, and after Link explained it all, she thought for a moment.

            "Well, Link. I think I know exactly what that dream means."

            "Really?" Link said excitedly, "Well, don't keep it to yourself, what is it? What does it mean?"

            "What appeared in front of you was the seal to the Evil Realm. The rainbow colors you saw were parts of the sages' seals giving way and the darkness was how much of the seal has been shattered, and," She smiled, "It also brought you here instead of Krel and his men having to go seek you out." She smiled again. "Was that the answer you were looking for?" Krel returned to the garden at long last, Link responded to Zelda as he stood up.

            "Yeah, that was the exact answer I was looking for, thank you." Link helped Zelda up and Krel walked over to them and held out a fancy jewelry box.

Zelda opened the box, inside was a shining diamond pendant with a golden trim on every other side but the front. The Relic had the shape of the pendant – round and shone in the gentle sunlight. Zelda took the Relic out from the box, which then Link realized the Relic had a fine gold chain with strong links that sparked in the light. Zelda unfastened a special part of the chain, and hung the Relic around Link's neck. Then the three of them gazed at its magnificent craftsmanship. Some birds chirped and a few bees buzzed in the garden around them. Zelda was the first to break the silence.

            "Well, Link. I guess this is it. I hope that this Relic may be as some help, as the words I've told you may also help you in some way. I have one final piece of advice: it is believed that there may be a gateway to the Undead Realm somewhere in Kakariko Village. That is all; I wish you good luck and a good journey!" With that, they gave each other one final look of hope, and Krel lead Link out of the castle.

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            Once Krel had lead Link out of the castle, he turned to the boy.

            "Link, I guess this is time for one final prep talk, but take not I'm not one to do such things," Link nodded, and Krel continued, "I guess all I can say is, on behalf of all of the peoples of Hyrule, please do this, and do it fast and without error. May Din grant you the strength you need, Farore make you work swiftly, and Nayru guide you and protect you throughout your journey. I'm sure you've heard this before, but we're all counting on you."

            "I understand Krel, thanks. Don't worry. I'm going to do this the best that I can." And with that, Link set off to Kakariko village…

Well, that's chapter 2 for yah. Thanks for all your reviews, I think I did better this chapter, but let's see how you people like it!