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Jana+Anthony: Ohh… that explains it. Thanks for reviewing!
Lil-dragon-blue: First off, you get an uber-cookie for being the first to give me any critique. (give an uber-cookie) Nextly, here's my replies: This chapter is pretty humorous, in my opinion, and the next chapter is basically the best in the whole fic. I know the humor dies at times, but I really couldn't think of another genre that would fit. Besides, I have a few of those magical fairies, so the humor will come back at random times. Unfortunately, I kind of… let's say I ran out of fairies in the last two chapters… It has kind of an emotionally disappointing ending, which is why I want to write a sequel. I noticed the plot-holes, too. XP I didn't know how else to get them out of the Gerudo Valley jail cell, so a bomb it was. Besides, Hieke has… (coughspecialpowerscough). Yeah. ; ACK! I'm sorry! So sorry! I didn't even think about that story while I was writing this! I'm so sorry! And finally, yeah I've done some random stories like that before (that aren't online). They're good for a laugh, but don't have much of a plot. That's what I like about your Mix the Worlds story: it's humorous and has a good plot to it! Phew… now that was long. Thanks for reviewing, though!
Lil-dragon-blue: I tried to think of something to put with the witches but came to the conclusion that they're just too corny for good humor. XP (Basically, I couldn't think of anything either.) Actually, there's no rushing involved at all. This story is totally done and has been totally done for about a week. There are a total of sixteen chapters, but I want five reviews each! (Except that other one, but that's only because I got so many reviews in Chapter 4.) And… here's the next chapter for ya!
Dragon-Charmer16: XD You're reviews are always so interesting! Here's my update, and I'll be waiting for yours!
I wanna monkey: -blink- Umm… but there was… already a scene with a monkey… (ish depressed now)
Well, I guess majority rules and I'll give you guys the next chapter. Here it is.
Chapter 8: Onward
"Thank you so very much, Lady Tadaka," the dragon hissed. "Had you not come along when you did, I surely would have expired within the hour."
Hieke grinned at the Fire Spirit, happy that he was all right. "Please, my name is Hieke. I left the name of Tadaka behind when I learned of the transgressions of my people. Would you tell me your name?"
The dragon smirked. "What have you done to deserve knowledge of my name?" he asked.
"We saved your life, that's what!" Link interrupted. Hieke put a hand on his shoulder to calm him. "He's right," she agreed. The dragon slithered around on the hot stone thoughtfully. "It was indeed a gesture of loyalty," he mused. "Very well. My name is Sear."
Hieke nodded. "Sear, then. I need your help, oh great Guardian Spirit of Fire."
Sear laughed roughly. "You need not be so formal, Lady Hieke!" he advised. Hieke grinned in slight embarrassment. She started over again. "Sear, will you help us? The evil king Ganondorf is going to be resurrected if we don't we have your help in locating the Amulet of the Epochs. Rose, the Spirit of the Forest, told us that we'd also require a certain song played on the Pipe of Ages. If you can aid us in any of the above described areas, we'd be most grateful."
"Bah! That Ganon is so full of himself. How dare he return from his grave like that?" Sear growled as he expelled a puff of ash from his snout. "I'd be more than happy to aid in your cause, my lady. If you seek information about the song, I suggest you speak to Acarsis, the Water Spirit."
"Thank you very much," Hieke said with a bow. "If you would be as kind as to tell us of Acarsis' location, we'd be all the more indebted." Sear shook his head.
"Acarsis is not in this age. You'll have to use the power of the Pipe of Ages to find her. If you should find her, I wish you the best of luck. Acarsis is not nearly as cooperative as myself."
"Thank you again," Hieke said. "Link, let's get going. You heard the dragon." She started off towards the exit, and this time it was Link's turn to follow. When they were out of the Death Mountain Crater, the hero decided it was time for Hieke to explain herself.
"Spill it, Hieke," he said as they descended the mountain. "Why do all the Spirits seem to know you as 'Lady Tadaka'? And what did Twinrova mean when she said that you have the Celestial Gift? And what's with these weird powers of yours? And who are you really? How can I trust you when you have all these secrets kept from me?"
"My name is Hieke. That and Tadaka are the only names I know," Hieke began. "You can trust me because I'm doing a good thing for Hyrule and I'm helping you keep Ganon in his grave. The Celestial Gift is the ability to draw power from the stars. The Moon Pendant is the material manifestation of these powers. The Spirits probably know me because… well, maybe I've met them before. I don't have much of a memory from before Lea found me. I don't even know if I'm really a Hylian. That's just what Princess Zelda said…"
Link looked into the sky. "Thank you," he muttered. "For trusting me enough to tell me those things, I mean. I can tell you didn't really want me to know."
Hieke gave her companion an apologetic smile. "So… The Temple of Light is where we go to skip to the future, right?" she presumed. Link nodded, laughing at her choice of words. "Isn't the Light Temple probably the location of the Light Spirit?" Hieke said as she wondered why in the world Link was laughing.
"Oh!" Link exclaimed. "That's right! Cool! We can get one of the Guardian Spirits while on our way to get another. I wonder which other spirits are in the future?" With their cause for reaching Hyrule Castle Town now doubly important, they sprinted the rest of the way down the mountain and through Kakariko. When they reached Hyrule Field, they accidentally engaged a Peahat in battle.
The flower-pot monster detached itself from the ground and hovered after them with surprising speed. Link steadied his slingshot, preparing to shoot down the miniature Peahats that he knew would be coming after them shortly. As soon as the tiny monsters appeared, Link fired his Deku seeds mercilessly until they were all slain.
Meanwhile, Hieke had summoned her sword of light. Dodging the dangerous rotating blades, she thrust her sword upwards and penetrated the delicate roots of the Peahat. The creature gurgled in pain and retreated to whence it came. "Nice job," Link complimented. "But couldn't you have just killed it?" Hieke rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless.
They had been lucky so far. They had managed to escape all their conflicts with little to no injury. Eventually their luck would surely change… Link contemplated this as he and Hieke entered the market area. It was a noisy and bustling place with large crowds fighting over products and bargain-hunters running back and forth. The young hero pointed at a structure in the distance. It looked like a church.
"That's the Temple of… well, I thought it was light, but it may be time," Link said. Had he really forgotten so much? "Either way," Hieke said, interrupting his thoughts, "we should find a Spirit there. I think Zelda is the Sage of Time. I know the Sage of Cross-Dressing makes more sense, but…"
Link nodded with a grin. "Let's go!" he beamed and ran towards the church. Hieke followed, avoiding the random pedestrians as best she could. She slowed herself when she entered the cathedral. Some text displayed out of no where that read, "Temple of Time." Hieke stared at the white letters curiously for a while, then they faded away. Link was standing beside a large emblem of the Triforce plastered onto the floor. He gestured that Hieke hurry up and 'do her thing'.
The Hylian girl smiled with a slight nod and stood in the center of the emblem. "I, Lady Hieke, formerly known as Tadaka, call to thee, the Spirit of Time!" she summoned. A blue light glowed softly at her feet. Out of the light came a cream-colored rabbit with a pocket watch dangling around its neck. "Lady… Hieke?" it squeaked. "Why did you change your name?"
Hieke waved off the query. "Certainly you know of the peril that threatens Hyrule," she said. The rabbit nodded. "As the Guardian Spirit of Time, I can see far into the future. But it is obscure. I cannot see whether good or evil will prevail. However, I do know for sure that if he is allowed to resurrect, Ganondorf will come to this age to reap his revenge on the Hero of Time," she explained in a solemn tone.
"By what name should we call you?" Link asked as he crouched to get a better look at the small Spirit. "I am Niffy-poots!" she said cheerfully. Link and Hieke both stared, their eyes wide. The rabbit giggled. "Not really," she assured. "My name is Kanika. Lady Hieke and Sir Link, please do you best to consult Acarsis about the song you must learn. You see, there was a great contradiction over who should be keeper of the holiest of melodies. So, we based the results on a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. We didn't know at the time, but Acarsis can read minds. So… we all lost horribly."
Hieke raised an eyebrow. "O…kay. So then, how to we get to the future to meet Acarsis?" she asked, wondering why such divine entities knew how to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. Kanika snuffled at Hieke's pocket and poked at it until the Pipe of Ages fell out. She picked the instrument up in her tiny paws and put it in Hieke's hand. "Play the Song of Time on that and you will be sent to a corresponding location in the future. If you play it in the future, you'll be sent back to this era," she illustrated. Hieke nodded.
"So… what's the Song of Time?" she asked. Link raised his hand and exclaimed, "I know the Song of Time! Pick me! Me! Me!"
"Link," Hieke called with a blank expression.
"Okay, it goes like this!" Link said as he took the Pipe from Hieke and played the song. He expected to be sent to the future, but nothing happened. "What's going on?" he pouted. "I believe I have to play the song for it to work, since the Pipe is made from my magical pendant," Hieke said with a smirk, taking the Pipe back. "Good thing I'm a fast learner. I know exactly how the song goes now!"
She drew in a deep breath and played… the Teletubbies theme song?
"What in the name of the goddesses was that!" Link shouted in horror. Hieke giggled nervously, her face red in mortification. "Darned cable TV," she muttered, then played the Song of Time. A circle of blue light enveloped them.
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Just don't... ask about the Teletubbies, okay?
Ooh, next chapter they meet Acarsis the Water Spirit! She's my favorite, just because she's so freakin' weird. Mmhm... Acarsis and her word games... If you wanna read it, give me... three thousand reviews! MUAHAHAHAHA!
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