"Where do we go next?" asked Zelda as she and Link walked out from the darkness of the Forest Temple.

"Don't you remember?" asked Link as he took Zelda in his arms and jump down from the temple steps. "It's the Fire Temple."

Zelda swallowed hard. "It's like, really hot there right?"

"You really don't remember do you? Of course it's hot there. It is in a volcano after all." He put Zelda down.

"Well, I don't usually like it when it's too hot. Can we not spend too much time there?"

"Sure. Anything you want." Zelda was thankful Link was so understanding.

They began their walk to the next temple by navigating through the maze.

"Those paintings were so identical." said Zelda, reminiscing about the time they were in the boss room. "Did the Phantom Ganon really come out of them?"

"On a horse. Two of them actually. One was real and one was a fake. It shot out flying colorful beams of energy at me." Link cuffed his hands and made gestures about what happened by moving them and twisting them. It didn't really give Zelda a good visual, but she still smiled as she listened.

"What about that elevator, I've never seen anything like that before." said Zelda.

"Yeah, pretty weird, huh?" said Link. He thought back at what happened….

"Ok Zelda, there's nothing to be afraid of." said Link.

Zelda was standing there, clutching her bag, "I know. But it still looks creepy to me."

Link put out his hand and Zelda took it. The elevator was small, but they managed to squeeze in there, only by staying close together, but that didn't seem to mind them that much. The elevator slowly descended down the narrow hall until Zelda saw light pour onto her feet.

"We're here. Now that wasn't so bad." said Link, stepping off.

"Let's do that again!" said Zelda eagerly.

Link's eyes went wide in surprise. They spent, well Zelda spent, the next two hours going up and down the elevator. Link, on the other hand, was sitting up against one the walls on a blue mat. She laughed and as the ride went up and down. It took a while, but Link was finally able to get her off of it. He walked her over to the room with the identical paintings. Then the vision began to fade as they made their way out of the lost woods.

"Ok, so we go to the Fire, Water, Shadow, and Sprit." said Zelda, snapping Link out of his flashback.

"Huh? Oh yeah, right." said Link.

Before they knew it, they were already back in Hyrule Field. "Can we ride Epona this time?" asked Zelda, "My feet are starting to hurt."

"Sure." Link pulled out his ocarina and was about to blow in it.

"I thought you said you didn't have an ocarina." Link took the ocarina out of his mouth.

"I meant, when I said I didn't have an ocarina, that I didn't have an ocarina that can warp us."

"I think that ocarina would be able to warp someone."

"No, I don't think it can."

"Well you haven't even tried."

"I don't need to try because I know it won't work!"

"Well you don't know that!"

"I do know that!"

"No you don't!"

They had started to argue. Link, ignoring Zelda, called for Epona to come. They had both mounted her, but didn't speak all the way to Kakariko Village.

Link started thinking, "Well, I could've at least tried."

Zelda was thinking as well, "It is pretty unlikely. I think only the Ocarina of Time could do it."

When they approached the steps, Link finally broke the silence by saying, "Zelda, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have yelled at you like that."

"No, It's my fault, something like that may be too ridiculous." said Zelda, as they both got off Epona. They hugged in apology.

"Now lets climb that mountain!" said Link, running up the stairs as Zelda followed.

The village had grown a little bit since Link and Zelda had last seen it. There were finally houses behind the windmill for the new people that had moved there after the attacks. And they finally got that guy off the roof that had been there for quite some time.

"We're climbing that mountain?" said Zelda, pointing to Death Mountain.

"Of course. It's not exactly a hill is it?" said Link.

"Well, if I'm going to climb that mountain, I better get the proper equipment." Zelda took out her small bag filled with rupees, and went to the newly built equipment store. This took Link as a bit odd, since he didn't think anyone but he would be crazy enough to climb that mountain.

The man at the check-out desk was obviously bored stiff, but jumped at the sight of an actual customer. "Hello." He said, smiling.

"Hi. I'm climbing the mountain today and I need some equipment."

Link waited outside for Zelda. He looked to his left and noticed a little girl staring at him. He looked away but he still knew that she was watching him.

"Excuse me sir." she said, approaching him.

"Yes?" Link asked.

"My name is Shiori. As a good girl I should keep my mouth shut, but as a fellow human I think I should tell you something important."

"What is it?"

"Well, I have a brother named Marin. He calls himself the Tiger."

"Ok."

"Well, it just so happens that he has been hired to 'take care of you'."

"What, you mean, kill me?"

"I'm not sure. It's a very vague expression, but the prince that is visiting here hired him. Now, he may be young, but he is very dangerous."

"Hmm….thanks. I'll keep my eye out for him." Link winked at Shiori. She then walked off.

Zelda came out of the store asking Link, "Is three hundred rupees too much to pay for boots?"

"Ugh! Just come with me. There's a path there you can use for walking."

"Really? Well I've been saved a lot of money. Thanks."

They both walked up the path until they got to the Goron's City. As Link guided Zelda to Darunia's room, the gorons were all saying things like "Hey there's Link!" or "How's it going Link?" and "Oooo, you got yourself a girl huh? It was only a matter of time." That one made both Link and Zelda blush. In Darunia's 'throne room', Link and Zelda were finally there.

At the first sight of Link, Darunia went crazy.

"Brother! You've finally come back!" Darunia said, coming at him with his arms open for a hug. Darunia wrapped his arms around Link.

Link's scream sounded exactly the same as it did seven years ago. "Darunia!" Link gasped for air, "I can't breathe!"

"Sure brother. I don't want to bring you down that same road again." He saw Zelda was standing there, smiling. "Princess Zelda! How are you?"

"I'm fine sage of fire," said Zelda in respect.

"Darunia, Zelda and I want to visit the Fire Temple. Can we pass through?" asked Link

"Sure thing. Just be careful," said Darunia.

Link pulled back the statue and they both went behind it. Zelda was instantly incased in heat as soon as she took a step out. She could handle it, barely. They reached the foot of the broken bridge.

"Why don't we try out that theory right now?" asked Link.

"What theory?" asked Zelda.

"We can see if this ocarina can warp something." Link pulled out the ocarina Saria gave to him.

"Ok. I'll play it." Zelda put the ocarina in her mouth. Then stopped. "I forgot the notes."

"Come on Zelda. You taught me it right here. I'll play it." Zelda handed him the ocarina.

Link played each of the notes. Zelda couldn't help but think of words to go along with it….

My soul is like a flame.
Burning very strong for you.
I've been waiting so long,
for you to come back
I don't how long I'll last
Until I see your face again once more...

That's what she seemed to be thing everyday before Link came back.

Nothing. "There. It can't warp someone," said Link. He took Zelda by the hip and crossed the bridge with his longshot. They got only halfway across the bridge when there were little red lights surrounding Link. "What's going on?" asked Link, panicked. Before he knew it, he was warped to the pedestal in front of the Fire Temple. Link was standing on it, sprawled.

Zelda came running up to him. "I'm waiting." She said as she tapped her foot.

"Ok, you were right, and I was wrong. I'm sorry." Link said, a little insincerely.

They made their way into the fire temple. In front of them was a long ladder. "We have to climb down," said Link.

Link put his hands on the top poles and his feet on the rungs. Zelda followed. They climbed down as the heat was coming more and more intense. When she was at the bottom, she felt like she was going to explode. She shut her eyes tight against the pain. But then, Link slipped something on her, and everything was ok. It was still the same heat to her, but she could bear it. She opened her eyes and saw Link had slipped a red tunic on her.

"Sorry, I should've given that to you before we entered the crater," said Link.

"Thanks. I feel much better," said Zelda, face turning red. It didn't make much a difference since her face was already red from the heat.

The tunic was baggy on her, but she didn't seem to care. "I'll only take one place. There isn't much to see here so I figure, why spend so much of our limited time here?" said Link.

"I want to see…..the wall of fire," said Zelda eagerly.

"Ok, follow me."

They crossed a rickety bridge. Zelda looked at the environment. A lot of bats that were on fire were everywhere. Skulls that were on fire were there also. Link opened a door to a fire spout with a huge block.

"This is a different kind of elevator," said Link. "I put this block on the fire fountain, and we go up."

"It doesn't look as much fun as the other one," said Zelda.

"True, you can get burned, but that's the only way up."

Link told Zelda to climb the grate and to jump down next to the block. At the top, Zelda stopped.

"Link….." she said.

"Yes?" replied Link as he climbed up.

"There's bats over there." Zelda pointed to twin bats sleeping soundly on the grate. With a huge, blinding slice, the bats here cut in half from their wings. Link pushed the block with much of his strength, since he was not wearing the silver gauntlets. Zelda was hypnotized as she saw Link's muscles bulge out. Her face again turned red. She was almost saddened when the block was finally pushed down.

"Quickly now!" Link said, grabbing Zelda and throwing her up. The fire pushed them both up to the next level. The finally came up to the room with the wall of fire.

"Here we are. The Wall of Fire." Link said, not really looking at anything in particular.

"Umm….where is it?" asked Zelda, looking around.

"We have to jump down on the grate first. Once we land, we have to run on the other side be fore it gets us."

Zelda was a little nervous, but agreed to do it anyway. Link was the first to jump, and then Zelda followed. The wall of fire jumped up and was slowly coming towards them.

"Run Zelda!" Link called out to her as he began to run as well. Zelda picked up her left foot and began to run too. Everything was going fine until Zelda tripped and got her foot caught in the grate. Zelda tried desperately to shake free as the wall of fire was drawing nearer.

Link had made it to the other side. "That was cool, huh?" asked Link, thinking Zelda was still there.

"Link! Help!" cried Zelda. Link turned around and saw Zelda on the floor of the grate, trying to shake free.

"Zelda!" yelled Link, running towards her. He knelt down beside her as the firewall was inching its way towards them.

Zelda had jerked her ankle and foot so much, she was starting to bleed. She continued to bleed until she was able to slip her foot right out of the grate. The wall of fire just inches away from them. Link didn't stop to see if she was alright, he just picked her up and ran over to the other side. They made it.

Link, still carrying Zelda, emerged from the Fire Temple. "We've got to remember no to do that again." Link said, bluntly.

"No arguments here," said Zelda.

Link crossed the bridge and continued down the mountain. No of them spoke until they got to Kakariko village where Zelda finally asked, "Water Temple next right?"

"Water Temple? We're not going there. You're injured enough as it is." Link protested then sigh, "It was my entire fault. I shouldn't have brought you there."

"No Link, none of this was your fault. I only hurt my ankle a little bit, but its fine now." Zelda had a white bandage stained blood red around her ankle.

"Ok, we'll go to the Water Temple, but I'm going to watch you like a hawk. Can you stand?"

"I think so." Link slowly let her down. On her feet, Zelda almost fell, but held he ground and footing. "See, I'm fine."

"Can you walk?"

"Of course I can!" With little movement, and great effort, Zelda managed to take a few steps. Saying "Ow." With each one.

Link wanted to pick her up again, but Zelda told him not to, she said she could handle it. Even though she was in incredible pain, she never showed it. It was hard to hide her over-happiness when she found out they were going to ride Epona.

When they arrived at Lake Hylia, They ran into some blue tektites, but nothing that Link couldn't handle.

When they got to the small island, Zelda said, "Now I'm in the mood for swimming. Hmm…I should probably take this tunic off."

Link took the red tunic and handed her a blue one. "Put this one on. You can breathe underwater with it."

Zelda slipped on the blue tunic with ease. "Take a deep breath." Said Zelda, as Link put on his iron boots and jumped into the water, Zelda in his arms.

Zelda's hair went up like a fro'. Link laughed underwater as many bubbles went up to the surface. The Water Temple entrance was right in front of them, as they walked in arm and arm.

The Tiger was out of breath as he approached Lake Hylia. He had been searching all over Hyrule, looking for Link. Finally, he spotted him crossing the bridge with Zelda. 'Just get him away from Zelda.' He remembered Roy say. "Maybe I'll have a little fun with them first…." He thought, following them to the temple. It took some doing, but he finally managed to find them under the water.

Zelda poked her head out of the surface of the water. Link popped up beside her, scaring her a little. "This place is awesome!" she said, eager.

"The water level is on the third floor," said Link, examining the temple.

"Is that bad?"

"No. We just have to do more swimming than expected." Link climbed off the ledge and laced off his iron boots. He jumped to the ledge of the tower in the center. Zelda was hesitant at first, but Link caught her when she jumped, making them both laugh. Link walked over to the door as they both entered.

The Tiger splashed up out of the water. He had been holding his breath the whole time. Hearing the door shut, he knew where Link had gone. His weapon, a zanbatou, was on his back. He quietly opened the door and saw Link and Zelda laughing and talking. The sight made him sick with disgust. "Hanaly Onyo Samar!" he chanted in a soft voice and pointed his finger at Link, but at the last moment, he turned around and the spell hit Zelda instead. Zelda was instantly frozen in red ice. "Shit!" The Tiger whispered to himself. He closed the door and ran away back to the lake.

"Zelda!" Link looked around for the culprit. He was nowhere to be found. Link tried hacking at the ice with his sword, but it only made small dents and shaved ice. "The only way I can unfreeze you is if I can get some blue fire….." Link was saying to himself. He didn't want to leave Zelda, but if he didn't leave soon, Zelda would surely die, he knew. In one last decision, Link hugged the ice, meaning to hug Zelda, and warped to Kakariko Village. He jumped down from the Shadow Temple, and to the potion shop. Out of breath he yelled, "I need some blue fire!"

"Right away, sir." The clerk moved slowly. He was taking steps in inches, like a snail.

"Hurry up!" Link was growing impatient. Finally, Link jumped over the counter, grabbed the blue fire, and ran for the door.

"That'll be..." Link slammed the door behind him, "Three hundred rupees."

Back in the temple, Link was noticing Zelda was turning blue from the cold. Red ice was different than regular ice. You were still conscious and awake when you were frozen, making one's body temperature drop down rapidly.

Link threw the candle with the blue flame down and the red ice was soon engulfed with a soft blue flame. Zelda blinked a few times, and then was able to see clearly. "What happened?" she asked, barely conscious.

Link put his arms around her, to warm her, "You were frozen in red ice. Someone cast a spell on you."

"Who, and how did they find us here?"

"I don't know. But I'm going to find out." Link stomped towards the door as Zelda followed.

Outside the temple, on the little island of Lake Hylia, Link and Zelda emerged from the water as the Tiger was empting out water of his shoes. At the first sight of bubbles, the Tiger clawed up the leave-less tree, hiding.

"Who or what would want to do something like that?" asked Zelda, still shivering.

"I don't know. But whoever did is likely going to strike again," said Link.

"Link-"

"That's Link? I've never seen him up close before." The Tiger said to himself.

"Do you think that he will be very powerful? Like Ganondorf?"

"I hope not…." Link thought. He never wanted to that monster again.

The Tiger jumped down from the tree. "Link!" he called, holding his zanbatou in an opposing strike.

Link and Zelda turned around. "Yes? Who are you?" asked Link.

"I am the Tiger." He used his left to make a tiger's paw and his right to hold the weapon.

"You? You mean….you are the tiger?"

"That's right! And I'm here to 'take care of you."

Link and Zelda looked at each other in a somewhat scared look. Then burst into laughing in an instant. "You're the guy that's supposed to be dangerous?" Link asked still laughing. Tears were forming in their eyes form the hysteria.

"Stop it!" he began to sing, "The city is a jungle, you better take care. Never walk alone after midnight. If you don't believe it, you better beware of me-"

"I am behind you I always find you. I am the tiger!" Zelda began to sing.

"Hey stop! It's not funny!"

"People who fear me, never go near me, I am the tiger." Link sang too.

The Tiger growled and leaped up and struck Zelda with a huge blow to the stomach, it knocked her down, and the wind out of her. Link immediately wiped the smile from his face. He pulled out his sword and shield.

"You were looking for a fight kid?" Link said sternly.

"Of course!" said the Tiger, impatiently.

"Than let's go!"

Link charged at him in an attempted to slash at him with his sword, but the Tiger just put up the zanbatou as a guard. The Tiger managed to kick Link on his shin, making the great weight get pulled off of him. He spun the weapon around and tried to hit Link on the back, but Link punched him in the face, taking him by complete surprise. Now Link was trying to kick him as the Tiger was ducking and jumping, avoiding every attack. Finally, Link pulled out Din's Fire and it hit the Tiger!

The attack was off only by a mere millimeter for a direct attack, allowing the Tiger to live, and to escape while the fire and smoke was still in the air.

When the smoke cleared, Link saw that the Tiger had run away. He turned around and helped Zelda up. She was just fine, nut Link was acting like she was dying.

"Link, I'm ok. But do you know who that was?" asked Zelda.

"No. But it's a good thing we're going to pass through Kakariko Village, because I've got to have a talk with a certain little girl. Let's go."

"ROY!" the Tiger screamed as he entered the dark room, only lit by a single candle.

"Hmm….so you came back did you?" Said Roy, standing at a desk with his back turned to him.

"You did not tell me Link was that powerful!" his face was badly burned. It was black and red.

"Kid, you know the legends as well as I do, now. A teenage boy somehow was able to defeat the dark king." Roy turned around. Stone was softer than his glare to the Tiger. "And didn't actually think that some stupid, little, annoying kid would've been able to defeat him? Your kind of people sickens me." Roy turned back around.

"You'll regret that!" said the Tiger, charging at him with the zanbatou. In on grip, Roy was able to stop the attack. The Tiger shook his hand wildly to get it free, but took no effect. Roy picked up the weapon with the child still clinging to it and threw it across the room with incredible might.

The Tiger hit the wall and fell to the ground, motionless.

"Pathetic. If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself….."