Ganondorf, Wesker 'n Tyranids: Yep, Link is in trouble isn't he and don't worry i will continue.
Mindraptor: I will finish this story, I have come to far to stop now. Sorry about the suspense, but I was just following the advice of a reviewer. Talking of which in this chapter there is a character you should recognise.
Yep, I am totally controlled by you guys :)
FlyNavi6: Well, i thought that Link was having it too easy. There's no fun in an easy battle, now is there :). Sorry, but you have to wait at least another 2 chapters to see how this ends.
Just in case there is any confusion, this chapter is all in Link's mind.
In the darkness Link opened his eyes and saw no Ganon and felt no rain, instead he was in a white chamber at the centre was a pedestal with a small image of the Triforce etched into it, the chamber only had one window, a stained glass window high up on the wall casting its bright colours onto the white floor. He knew he had not been in this place before, he would remember such a place, but somehow it felt familiar to him.
As Link followed the beams of light down, he saw a figure standing in the light of the window with his back towards him. Again he felt that he knew this person, even though he had no recollection of meeting any such person, he walked up to this stranger and as he drew close the figure turned round. Link was stopped in his tracks at what he saw.
Standing before him was Link, the Hero of Time, his namesake. His parents had told him stories about his adventure, in which he even travelled through time to stop Ganondorf from taking over Hyrule.
'W…what, how is it possible?' Link stammered 'How can I see you, know you, and this place?
The Hero of Time smiled slightly before responding. 'You look a lot like me you know. As for how you know me, and this place, just look at your hand.' he said pointing to Link's left hand.
It was true that Link did bear a resemblance to him; they both had blue eyes and blonde hair. They even wore similar clothing: a green tunic, brown boots and gloves, but Link did not wear the green hat that the Hero wore.
'Must be a family resemblance.' Link quipped he then looked at his hand and saw for the first time the mark of the Triforce on the back of his hand, as it was on Ganondorfs hand, but his had the lower-right triangle highlighted. Link was visibly shocked at the sight and looked towards the Hero who held up his left hand which also displayed the same markings.
'The Triforce of Courage.' the Hero remarked. 'It has been passed down through generations of heroes, chosen by the Goddesses, for displaying true courage. For they know it will be the holder of the Triforce of Courage that will bring about the destruction of Ganondorf.'
'If the Goddesses created the Triforce why can't they take the Triforce of Power away from Ganondorf?' Link asked.
'The Triforce was indeed created by the three goddesses Din, Nayru, and Farore, but they also imbued the Triforce with their power, allowing anyone who holds the complete Triforce to have their wishes granted.' The Hero explained. 'The Triforce is an object, like any other, it has no way of telling whether the person is using it for good or evil, it does what it was created to do. As long as Ganondorf holds the Triforce of Power no-one, not even the Goddesses can take it from him.
'How does that explain my original question, about you and this place?' Link said getting slightly frustrated.
'As I pointed out to you, you are the holder of the Triforce of Courage. As the holder of the Triforce you have all the previous experience of your ancestors to call upon. How else did you know that a light arrow would be the weapon of choice against Ganondorf?
Link shrugged his shoulders. 'It just came naturally, what would be a better weapon to use in the King of darkness other than a light arrow.'
'But, Link, look at your arrows and what do you see.'
Link followed his directions and took some arrows out of his quiver and looked at them.
'What about them, they look like normal arrows to me.'
'Exactly, where are the light arrows that you used to shoot at Ganon.' The Hero remarked.
Link looked again and realised that he didn't have any special arrows, they were just what he had said normal.
'How is that possible?' Link questioned.
'You have magic, Link. As I said, you have our combined knowledge and skill it is nowhere near as powerful as Ganondorf's if that's what you are thinking.'
'Now this place.' the Hero said changing the subject before he got further side tracked. 'Is the Temple of Time, this is where it all began. That pedestal held the Master Sword that you now hold, when I took it…'
'Ganondorf entered the Sacred Realm.' Link interrupted. 'He allowed you to collect the Spiritual Stones through acts of kindness and courage, which he could not obtain with threats and fear and followed you, knowing that you would open the path to the Sacred Realm.'
'I see you are familiar with my story. Even though I am responsible for Ganondorf obtaining the Triforce of Power I am still regarded as a Hero, strange what a little thing like travelling through time to seal Ganondorf in the Sacred Realm can do for your reputation.' He smiled.
'I know your story, also, Link.' He continued with a serious tone to his voice. 'I know that you are fighting this battle for vengeance, for your mother and father, who were killed by Ganondorf.'
Link's face became forlorn as he remembered the events of that day.
'I had been told by my parents to run, for they knew that Ganondorf was coming, I did leave the village, but I watched the events unfold from a hill near the village. I couldn't stand the thought of running away from my family.' Link feeling the tears starting to sting his eyes. 'I didn't have to wait long.'
Ganondorf's army could be seen on the horizon, their figures silhouetted against the setting sun. They gave out a bone chilling battle cry and rushed towards the village.
