Author's note: I just wanted to let you know that I am not going to abandon this story and since I finally have a computer that isn't randomly deleting my work and wifi again. I'm back. Have a merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Colin entered Ordon Field heading east towards the rising sun. When he finally stopped for a break he found himself thinking of Epona and where she was. Link hadn't returned with her instead he had just walked in and refused to answer any questions regarding her location. He smiled at the memory of Malon's Epona and how scared she had been until Malon had taught them her mother's song. He ate while he rested and when he stood up to continue walking he pulled out his ocarina. He walked as he played. The song began tuneless before becoming Epona's song. Colin was surprised by a whinny behind him. He turned to find Epona watching him. He flushed remembering that was her favorite song. Colin smiled at the horse as the world began to darken around them. He really didn't want to spend the night up a tree like he had last time he had journeyed outside of the village.

"Hey, Epona, Do you think you can give me a ride to karkariko village?"

He felt silly talking to a horse but figured it couldn't hurt anything. Epona eyed him for a long moment making Colin feel like she was judging him, just when he decided to apologize she nodded her head and lowered herself to let him climb on. Once Colin was situated Epona took off for the next village. They reached Karkariko within moments. Colin slid down from Epona's back thanking her. Colin noticed Luda at the village spring and walked over to her. She seemed surprised to see him.

"Colin, what brings you to Karkariko?" she greeted him smiling enthusiastically.

"The springs actually." Colin flushed as he admitted it. Luda nodded to herself.

""I am glad you were chosen Colin after all if anyone can remind Link of who he truly is; my rupees would be on you."

"Colin's eyes widened "How did you know about that?" he demanded causing Luda to giggle.

"I am the daughter of a shaman now then let's go find father he will want to talk to you." She then grabbed his arm and began marching towards Death Mountain.

"I need to speak to Eldin." Colin protested as he was dragged by the girl.

Luda gave him a look over her shoulder that said No Excuses, you can speak to him later and you know it. Now march! The boy quieted and just followed her to the entrance of Death Mountain. Renado was stepping out of the entrance when they reached it and he seemed very pleased to see Colin. They walked to the hotel to eat and sleep. They talked of news Colin had missed and generally spent the walk and meal just catching up. When Luda finally headed to bed Renado turned to Colin.

"Is it true that you plan to save the hero?"
Colin nodded "Yes Sir"
Renado continued to eye him seriously. "If you cannot save him; will you kill him?" Colin stared at the older man in shock. The circumstances that would cause him to take Link's life were unthinkable.

"If I am forced to take Link's life then I have failed my quest." He said vehemently. Renado nodded turning from Colin's fierce gaze. "Very good." He said making Colin feel like he had passed some kind of test. "I will stand at your side as your ally in the battles to come. I will also pray for your safety and the completion of your quest." The man stood "Now I suggest you go to the spring after all time is of the essence is it not." He then went to bed as Colin let himself out. Colin was no longer surprised to see the stones light up or to hear the spirit speak to him.

"Welcome Little Hero, You are doing well and already you grow stronger. The next shard resides in a land where time grows short. The shard will need your help and the wisdom you carry to heal the wounds that have been made there."

Colin nodded his understanding.

"Remember not everything is as it seems. Enemies may become friends and friends may become enemies. And above all Little Hero Watch the Moon!"

Colin closed his eyes as the world turned white.