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Owain: At long last, the fated hour has arrived... The destined meeting between myself and the Hero of Time is at hand. Ever since I heard tell of the legendary warrior hiding among our ranks, my curiosity could not be quelled. I had no choice but to seek you out, to see if reality could possibly live up to the tales I'd been told.
Link: ...Ah... Hey... You're Lissa's future son.
Owain: Indeed, I am. You may call me... Owain Dark, Avenger of Righteous Justice!
Link: ...Hmm... Uh... All right.
Owain: I already know of you and your fabled title, but please, I wish to hear the introduction from the man himself.
Link: ...I'm Link.
Owain: ...Y-Yes, but don't forget about your title! Your status for which you will be remembered through the ages! 'The Hero of Time'! A moniker that strikes awe and wonder into all living beings!
Link: ...People call me that, but... it's a little over the top, honestly.
Owain: No, it's not... You really don't like it? But it's so epic! No matter how hard I try, I can't get anyone else to call me by my awesome title... You're living the dream!
Link: I guess?... I don't know, I'm just not into that kind of... notoriety.
Owain: Ah, of course. Many great heroes are known for their humility as well as their amazing deeds. I should have seen this coming.
Link: You said you were looking for me?... Is there something I can help you with?
Owain: As a renowned hero myself, I wish to study you, Hero of Time. Though my abilities are unmatched in this realm, I am young. Some would even say 'inexperienced', though they could not be further from the truth!
Link: So... you want me to do... what, exactly?
Owain: Would you allow me to behold your weapon? A man of your caliber must use a blade of unparalleled quality.
Link: All right, sure... This is what I use.
Owain: ...Incredible... The craftsmanship is unlike any I've seen... It possesses a radiance that is faint, but also surprisingly resilient... My sword hand beckons me closer... Link, I must know: Have you bestowed a name onto this blade?
Link: It has a name, but I wasn't responsible for it... Apparently, this sword has lived on through thousands of years, and has been used to save the world a few times... It's called the Master Sword.
Owain: The Master Sword...
Link: I'm told that only I can wield it... I'm not sure what would happen if you tried, but you might wanna keep your hands to yourself... I don't want you to get attacked by some... holy light magic or something.
Owain: Haha, yes! This is just as awesome as I thought it'd be!... Oh, Hero of Time... You have exceeded my expectations in spectacular fashion! I am proud to announce that I have officially deemed you... my ally in righteous combat!
Link: ...I thought we were already allies?
Owain: Now then, onto the next order of business... Special techniques and signature attacks! Show me everything that you have to offer! Don't hold back!
Link: ...Huh?
Owain: In turn, I will give you a glimpse into the vast repertoire of maneuvers that I, Owain Dark, have amassed throughout countless battles. Would that I could showcase them all... Alas, there are simply too many to... too many to...
Link: Owain...?
Owain: Ah, crap! Mom asked me to help her with dinner tonight, and I totally forgot! I was only supposed to talk to you for a minute, but I let myself get distracted by... *ahem* Hero of Time, I apologize, but my talents have been called upon, and I have no choice but to answer. We will share our signature moves when next we meet!
Link: ...What an interesting person...
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Owain: This 'spin attack' of yours... It is powerful... unmistakable... However, I know you can do better, Hero of Time! Your signature move needs more flash. You need an attack that will send your foes running for their lives when they see you prepare for it!
Link: ...I don't think I have an attack like that... When the other shepherds talk with me about my fighting style, they always bring up my spin attack... It seems to leave an impression.
Owain: You're fortunate that you have Owain Dark alongside you, then! While I am known as the Scion of Legend and a master of arms, I am also the foremost authority when it comes to creating signature attacks! No one else can compare to my level of expertise.
Link: ...All right... I'll leave it to you.
Owain: Give me but a moment... I must reach deep into my boundless reservoir of knowledge... Hmm... I am beginning to see it... The details are becoming clear... Ah-ha! I have it!
Link: ...
Owain: The perfect technique has been revealed to me! One that was destined for you from the moment of your birth! It is called... 'The Skyward Strike'!
Link: ...How do I do it?
Owain: I conceptualized this maneuver when I was merely a child... and now... the perfect recipient of such a move has appeared before me! It can be nothing other than destiny!
Link: Owain... You're rambling.
Owain: The routine is quite easy to grasp... First, you raise your blade to the heavens, pointed straight and true... Next, you close your eyes and draw the latent energy from the world around you...
Link: ...Okay.
Owain: If you have performed this correctly, a crashing bolt of lightning will strike your sword, and its power will be contained within... Finally, swing your newly strengthened weapon down at your target to release the built-up voltage and obliterate them completely! Even from a great distance, your opponent will be powerless against the sheer speed and tremendous force of controlled lightning.
Link: ...No offense... but that sounds really stupid.
Owain: Huh?! What do you mean?!
Link: ...Hold my sword up and let myself be struck by lightning?... I'll end up getting myself killed.
Owain: N-No, maybe not! You could pull it off, I think.
Link: How would you know?... Have you done this yourself?
Owain: ...No... Back in my timeline, I stood out in the rain during a thunderstorm to try it. Mom saw me out there, though... She got mad and asked what I was doing, and when I told her, she made me promise to never do it again...
Link: I mean... It sounds cool... but it's also dangerous and not at all practical... I'd only be able to use it during a storm, y'know?
Owain: Oh... I didn't think about that.
Link: ...Now that I've had some time to think, I might have a better idea...
Owain: You're using your bow? What could you do with that? Oh, man... Now I'm getting excited! Maybe it's a blink-and-you-miss-it volley of twenty arrows! Or maybe he'll do a backflip and let loose the perfect shot while he's in midair! A shot that will always strike the enemy's heart! A fatal-
Link: HYAAAT!
Owain: Holy cow!... What was that?
Link: I can imbue an arrow with magic power... That particular type, light magic, uses up a bunch of my energy... but it's a devastating attack.
Owain: Spectacular! That is an attack befitting of the Hero of Time! Now do it again, but this time make sure you shout its name right before you let the arrow fly!
Link: ...'Shout its name'?
Owain: Yes! Draw your bow taut, and then, at the top of your lungs... 'LIGHT ARROW!' Fffshewww!
Link: ...But... I'd just be telegraphing the attack to my enemies...
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Owain: I think we should move on from the planning phase. It's time to put our ideas to the test. Give it a whirl, Hero of Time!... Oh, and don't forget the name! We need to see this attack at full power if we're to accurately judge its viability.
Link: Right... Here goes, then... Hurricane Spin! HYAAAA!
Owain: Wow! What a display of uncontrolled might! Not even the most stalwart of generals could escape that unscathed!
Link: ...Woah... Ugh... I, uh... might need to lie down...
Owain: L-Link, you okay?!
Link: ...Probably... Just really dizzy... I think I overdid it...
Owain: Ah... It seemed like a no-brainer, right? If your spin attack is so effective, why not just do a bunch of them back-to-back?... If it leaves you disoriented, though... It might only be useful as a last resort.
Link: Yeah... I don't think I'll rely on that one much... but it was a good idea. We'll just have to go back to the drawing board, Owain Dark.
Owain: Haha! Yes, of course!... and hey, uh, Link? I just wanted to say... Thanks for humoring me like you do.
Link: Hmm?... What do you mean?
Owain: Well... I'm talking about my theatrics. My... 'delusions' as most people call them... I know I'm kind of annoying, and that I talk too much... There's hardly anyone here who even tries to play along. They all just think I'm weird, I bet...
Link: I can't speak for the other shepherds... but I don't think you're weird or annoying... I think you're engaging... I think you're unique in the best way possible.
Owain: Thanks, I really needed to hear that... You know, you're every bit the hero I wanted you to be.
Link: ...How so?
Owain: After you guys found me, I was catching up with Lucina, and she mentioned you. 'A man from another world that claims to be a hero' she said. Others called you 'The Hero of Time'. After they told me all that, I was pumped to meet you. I mean... You're a real, genuine hero! Uncle Chrom, Mother, and the rest of their friends are heroes in their own right, sure. But none of them have the pedigree that you do!
Link: ...Eh... I wish people would stop putting me on a pedestal like that, but... I get it.
Owain: My plan was just to see what you were all about. I thought that I could emulate some of your qualities and become a better hero myself. I... was shocked that we hit it off as good as we did. I hoped that we would, but I never expected to. I figured you'd push me away like everyone else, and... I'm so glad you didn't.
Link: How could I?... You're so fun to be around, Owain. The world needs more of your passion.
Owain: And the world needs more of your compassion, Hero of Time!... *sigh* I'll be sad to see you leave for Hyrule, Link... but I know that you have even greater feats to accomplish! Vanquishing Grima will only be one chapter in the 'Legend of Link'!
Link: Heh... We'll see about that.
Owain: To commemorate our bond that, against all odds, was born from time-traveling and world-hopping... I got you a little gift.
Link: Oh yeah?
Owain: It's a sword! One that I found and used in many battles! It's called Missiletainn, and while it isn't the mythical blade that I mistook it for, it's still a very capable armament!
Link: ...You're really giving this to me?
Owain: I sure am! I even had it reforged by a blacksmith in Ylisse. It's extremely adept at attacking enemy weak points now! The reason I chose a sword is because you're going to put the Master Sword back in its pedestal one day, right? If so, then you'll need a new blade to aid you in whatever new adventures you embark on.
Link: This is an amazing gift, Owain... Replacing the Master Sword won't be easy, but I'm confident that Missiletainn will manage.
Owain: Um... Why are you holding it up in the air like that?
Link: ...I... don't know, actually... When I find a rare item or weapon, this is something that I like doing... A weird habit that I started while I was a kid...
Owain: Ah, I ken the meaning behind such a pose! It is no different from finding a sacred amulet or divine regalia! You must lift it overhead so that your allies can appreciate such a rare moment in time! I'm ashamed that I could not immediately discern your intentions at a glance.
A/N:
As always, thank you to those who left reviews. Tiki's and Lucina's chapters seemed to have been well-received, so I'm glad for that. It might be a while until my next chapter, so I apologize if there ends up being a longer wait. Just depends on when I get the itch to write more.
