Link finished his food and pushed his plate forward before leaning back in his seat. He was trying to relax after his ordeal. He and Impa had eaten mostly in silence before leaving the table to sit in front of the fireplace. Impa then took something from the mantle piece and placed it in the hands of the Hero of Time. It was the Ocarina of Time.

"Zelda has lent this to you once again so that you may complete the quest before you. She was certain this would most certainly come in handy." Impa broke the silence.

"Tell me the truth Impa…is Ganondorf behind this?" Link asked as he examined the Ocarina.

"I'm afraid so…It seems these Gerudo not only seek vengeance for the death of their lord Ganondorf but also wish to break the seal and free him from the Sacred Realm. Some Gerudo have resisted and this has resulted in civil war. Nabooru is leading an offensive against this new cult with her own warriors. These possessed Gerudo will stop at nothing to reach the Temple of Time. They are not yet ready to lead a full-scale invasion for that is the only way they would ever make it through the walls of the Hyrule Town. The King has closed the gates to the city and now none may leave or enter under law of quarantine. This means that I must remain here and defend this village. Zelda, I assure you is safe for now but when these Gerudo rise to arms they will most certainly force the gate open one way or another." Impa answered.

"What must I do?" Link asked.

"Use the Ocarina to warp to the Temple of Time. It is time you pulled the Master Sword from it's stone once again." Impa stated. "Rest here for the night with me and tomorrow you may leave." Impa added.

Link thanked her and ascended upstairs to the guest bedroom. Navi followed him with little haste. Once inside he lay upon the bed and tried to sleep but too much was on his mind. Link got back up and went over to the window. He had taken off his cap so his blonde hair shimmered in the moonlight.

"Link, what is it? What do you think you're doing?" Navi asked half asleep.

"Go back to sleep Navi. I need to be alone. I'm going out…I'll be back before dawn…wait here for me…" Link ordered. Then he raised the window and leapt out. He crept past the guard and descended the stone stairs to a tree in the middle of the village. There he stopped and sat to play his Ocarina. This cleared his head of any thoughts of invasions, or princesses, or time travel. Then satisfied he climbed back into the small home and got back into bed noiselessly.

Dawn crept upon them and Link had gotten plenty of rest. It was time to leave. He went downstairs with Navi to breakfast and afterward bid Impa a fond farewell. He stood outside and played the Song of Time and vanished without a trace.

He found himself next standing before the door of time. The Spiritual Stones lay before him upon the pedestal and the Door of Time was already opened. He and Navi strode into the room that housed the Master Sword. The sunlight that came through a small window shined brightly upon the sword. He stood before it for a moment to marvel at it's beauty and then majestically lifted it. Blue flame swirled about the room and an abyss of energy surrounded him. He felt his body ageing and next thing he knew the lights ended and he could lift the Master Sword with particular ease. When he turned he found standing before him Shiek.

"Whoa! Shiek. You startled me!" Link gasped.

"Hello Link. I've been expecting you." Shiek answered.

Yes, it is short but thats really all I had time to do. Expect more within the next few weeks. Thanksgiving will bring either lots of free time or absolutely none so I cant promise anything. Thanks to Mackeral, and Free Spirit for their reviews.