VI. THE CONNECTION

"Meet tomorrow at the stadium, seven thirty sharp. This is a crucial part in the tournament. Expect a wake up call at six o'clock.

Signed,

Gerald and Ronald Smash" Link read.

"I can't wake up that early!" he cried "The last time I woke up that early was when the Great Deku Tree sent me that annoying little fairy when he was dying."

"Now now Link." Zelda said "It says it is crucial that we attend. You don't want to end up a spectator instead of a smasher do you?"

"I guess not." And without another word they got into bed and fell asleep.

Link was standing in the arena facing the Master Hand. The crowd was cheering his name. He leaped into the air and sliced the Hand's thumb. Link dropped to the ground and lasers shot from the Master Hand's fingertips. He held his Hylian Shield up to deflect the attack, then jumped into the air with his spin attack. This guy's a pushover thought Link. Unfortunately, he had spoken to soon. The Master Hand floated over to the Hylian and grabbed him. There were surprised gasps from the audience. Link wriggled in the fingers of the Hand. Then, the Hand tightened his grip even more. He let out an evil cackle. With a deafening CRUNCH, every bone is Link's body broke. His sword and shield fell out of his hands, and with a clang, they had hit the ground.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Link awoke sitting up, drenched in sweat. Zelda came out of the bathroom.

"Link? What's wrong?" Link's breathing was harsh and rapid.

"Master…Hand…" Link said between breaths.

"Oh, Link. Did you have that dream again?" Link nodded. Zelda was worried. Ever since she and her boyfriend received the invitation to the Super Smash Bros. Tournament, Link had been having a dream about the Master Hand crushing him to death. Zelda had always told Link that they didn't have to go; but being the brave, proud hero they both knew he was, he set himself on going to the tournament. Although she didn't tell him, she had been having the same dream. She thought this connection was weird, but decided to keep it to herself. Link had enough troubling him.

"Gerald called earlier, but you didn't wake, so I thought I'd leave you to sleep a bit longer, although now I wish I didn't. Link, are you sure you're okay? Do you still want to fight today?"

"Oh Zelda, I'm fine." Link said, his breathing now steady. Zelda looked at him sceptically but she knew that nothing would change his mind. Link got up and got ready for the battle ahead.

Young Link was humming to himself as he put his boots on. Ronald Smash had called earlier that morning. Link was excited about today. It was a big day for the ten year-old. He buckled his belt and put his cap on. Then, he left his room to have breakfast downstairs. Zelda and Adult Link were already at the table, helping themselves to scrambled eggs and toast. Young Link grabbed a plate and sat beside Zelda, spooning hash browns onto his plate.

"Did you have a good sleep?" asked Zelda

"Oh, ya… it was great." Young Link replied. "How 'bout you and Link?"

"Oh, I was fine…But poor Link. He's had another nightmare."

"Really? Adults get nightmares?" Link said in awe. "Weird."

"Yes, he keeps dreaming about the Master Hand crushing him to death." Young Link dropped his fork.

"H-he what?" he said. "That's so weird. I've been having that dream too." Zelda pondered this for a moment. "Do you think it means anything Zelda?"

"I really don't know Link." She said. "I hope Link is going to be okay. I've always told him he could quit if he was scared, but he's too proud. Oh I wish he had a little more common sense." Zelda looked at Adult Link, who was talking to Marth.

"Like me?" said Link with a grin.

"Yes, I suppose." Said Zelda. The three proceeded to eat their breakfast.

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