A/N: Sorry I haven't been updating for awhile on LRA and FNAF. Been out of the mood to write for those two. Still, it'll come back to me. Now, on to the story.
The group celebrated with the Zoras well into the night with a mixture of food and fun. The banquet consisted of many different kinds of things that the boys couldn't make heads or tails of, but still delicious. Afterwards, the Zoras began a synchronized swim play, their grace and elegance in the water wowing everyone, with Ruto being the main swimmer.
"What did you think?" Ruto asked the boys after walking out of the water towards them.
"It was magnificent!" Edd applauded as the boys clapped their hands. "But are you sure it's alright to be swimming with your ankle in it's condition?"
"This ankle?" she asked with a smile as she lifted her ankle, which was free from bandages. "It's okay now."
"What? Zoras are fast healers?" Eddy asked.
"Red Potion." she said.
"Red Potion?" the Eds asked in confusion.
"It's a red liquid that heals the worst of injuries, no matter how bad." Navi explained. "The only two things it can't fix are illness and death."
"Very interesting." Edd mused before Ruto sat next to him, causing him to become uncomfortable again.
"Double D and Ruto, sitting by the pond~" Eddy whispered with a snicker, causing Edd to groan.
"You two are gonna swim next?" Ed asked, causing Eddy to laugh when Ruto hugged Edd. While they were lost in their own laughter, Link and Navi were looking at the Kokiri Emerald in Link's hands.
"I can't believe it. We did it." he said to himself. "We actually got all three Spiritual Stones!"
"Shouldn't we be seeing Princess Zelda then?" Navi asked him.
"It's night now, so it'll be dangerous to head there at the moment." Link told her before he heard some splashing. They looked to see Ruto and the Eds swimming around in the water, each of them swimming differently and laughing. "Besides, everyone's having fun. Speaking of which..." he smiled before he put the Kokiri's Emerald away and jumped into the water. Navi only sighed before she flew towards the water, relaxing in a calmer part that wasn't full of waves from the others actions.
-Much later-
Link was standing in Hyrule Field just outside the drawbridge as it lowered, allowing two people on horseback to escape. He saw Zelda and Impa for a moment before another horse whinnied behind him. He looked up at the black horse and it's rider, Ganondorf, who looked down at him before raising his hand, an evil smile on his face as everything was enveloped in a bright light. Link's eyes shot open in fear as he sat up in one of the beds reserved for guests. He was panting hard with sweat dripping down his face before looking around the room. The Eds were peacefully sleeping away in the other beds, not a care in the world to any of them. Ed was snoring loudly, drool on his lips, and looking like he was running on all fours after something. Edd was sleeping comfortably in his bed, which had labels on the blanket, the pillow, and other items around him. Eddy was mumbling something about plenty of himself for all the ladies with a smile in his sleep, followed by a light laugh.
"The world's in danger, and those three can sleep like babies." Navi spoke up, revealing herself from Link's hat that was set nearby.
"Maybe because they'll be returning to their world soon after we deliver the Spiritual Stones to Zelda?" Link wondered aloud before flopping back down on his bed. He tried to sleep again, but that dream...no. That felt too real to be a dream. Was it something more? Maybe the constant fighting was starting to get to him. He released a heavy sigh as he stared at the ceiling, his eyes full of worry.
"Something wrong?" Navi asked him as she flew over and landed on his nose.
"I had a dream," Link said. "Zelda was fleeing from Ganondorf, who appeared and blasted me with this light. It's the same dream I've had many times before."
"You think we should tell the others?" Navi asked while looking at the Eds.
"No. We'll take care of Ganondorf in the morning." Link decided before covering himself and closing his eyes. "Goodnight." he yawned as Navi fluttered above him before flying back to sleep in his hat.
-Morning-
Having said their goodbyes to the Zoras and King Zora, the group was now heading for the exit of Zoras Domain.
"Next Stop: Hyrule Castle!" Link declared.
"Yeah!" the Eds shouted in unison.
"Wait!" The group looked back to see Ruto running towards them, stopping when she was a few feet away. "I just heard! You're all leaving already?"
"We have to." Link stated.
"Yeah. We got all those stones, so now we have to get back to see Zelda." Eddy added.
"And save the world!" Ed yelled with a smile.
"I see." Ruto said with a downcast look before smiling at them. "Well, good luck saving the world."
"Let's be off then gentlemen." Edd stated as he walked towards the exit, but stopped when a pair of lips kissed him on the cheek.
"Hurry back soon~" Ruto cooed, leaving him stunned in place while she walked away.
"Come on!" Link yelled to them after jumping out from behind the waterfall and back onto the rock bridge.
"Let's go before Double D's wife comes back with a packed lunch!" Eddy joked as he and Ed began dragging a stunned Edd away.
"It looks like it's gonna rain." Navi stated as she looked to the greying sky above them.
"We spent the entire day yesterday in water. A little rain won't kill us." Eddy said as he held his hand out to catch a rain drop.
"We'll be safe!" Edd suddenly blurted out, regaining his senses before looking around. "When did we get outside?"
"Shortly after your wife kissed you." Eddy snickered as he watched Edd's face go red again at the memory.
"Oh no! MORE GIRL GERMS! ED WILL SPIN THEM OUT OF YOU AGAIN!" Ed yelled.
"ED! STOP! STAY AWAY!" Edd yelled as he ran away from Ed, with Eddy laughing as he ran after them, leaving Link to stare at the sky, a far off look in his eyes.
"You coming?" Navi asked him as she floated above him.
"Huh?" he said before shaking his head. "Uh, right! Let's go!"
The Eds and Link were swimming downstream as it was the quickest way to get back to the castle.
"I AM NEPTUNE! KING OF THE SEA!" Ed laughed as he swam around like a giant fish in the water.
"Shut up Ed!" Eddy laughed before they all dragged themselves onto dry land.
"Oh dear." Edd said in a quiet voice as he wrung out his hat.
"What?" Link asked as he and the others followed his gaze above the castle walls. Their eyes widened as they saw multiple columns of black smoke rise over the castle walls.
"Oh boy! A cookout!" Ed yelled in joy.
"You idiot! They're not having a cookout!" Navi yelled.
"Don't tell me the town's on fire!" Eddy yelled as they all ran for the entrance. They could hear people screaming and the sounds of footsteps running everywhere from beyond the wall.
'Nonononononono! This can't be happening!' Link thought, his mind going back to his nightmare. 'Was that really a premonition?!' He was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard Eddy yelling.
"Why's the drawbridge up?! The sun's up!" he yelled as they stood on the ledge where the drawbridge would usually meet land by now.
"It may be that whatever's happening has caused them to keep them from lowering it!" Edd stated.
"OPEN SESAME!" Ed yelled with his hands held up towards the bridge.
"That's not going to-" Eddy started before the drawbridge began to lower. "Uhh...nevermind." he said before they saw a white horse galloping towards them. They jumped out of the way as it passed by, with Impa and Zelda riding on it. Link looked back just in time to make eye contact with Zelda before riding on out of sight.
"Wasn't that Princess Zelda?" Edd asked before hearing another horse whinnie behind them. Their blood ran cold when they looked to see none other than Ganondorf sitting upon his horse, a look of annoyed anger on his face.
"Tch, slippery little brat!" he growled before he noticed the group. "You there!"
"Who? Us?!" Eddy asked in a tiny voice, clearly intimidated by Ganondorf's glare.
"A woman with a brat rode out this way on a white horse! Which way did they go?! Answer me!" he demanded.
"We're not telling you anything!" Link yelled, his sword drawn.
"Yeah, you big evil jerk!" Ed yelled as the others nervously drew their own weapons.
"A dagger, a stick, a slingshot, and a boomerang." Ganondorf counted off. "Ooooh, I'm so scared!" he chuckled before looking at Link's clothing. "Aren't those the usual garb for those Kokiri brats?" he asked before smiling at Link. "How's the Great Deku Tree?"
"You did not just say that!" Navi growled under her breath as Link's grip on his sword tightened, with everyone now glaring at Ganondorf.
"I hope he's okay. He seemed a little...unwell last I heard of him." Ganondorf chuckled.
"YOU BASTARD!" Link roared before he charged at the man.
"Foolish." Ganondorf muttered while raising his hand towards them. A tiny ball of purple energy formed before he launched it at the boys, scattering them about. They all groaned in pain as the man laughed. "A bunch of little kids think they can take me on? Laughable. I am Ganondorf! And soon, the world shall be mine!" He then ordered his horse to gallop off in search of Zelda, leaving the boys to glare at him as he kept going.
"That...that really hurt." Eddy groaned as he got up on shaky legs.
"I have a horrible feeling that...he wasn't even trying." Edd gasped.
"Ed is in pain!" Ed stated.
"How dare he?" Link growled, visions of the Great Deku Tree's final moments flashing through his mind. He grit his teeth to the point that they almost cracked before turning to the Eds. "Come on! We have to stop him!"
"How?" Edd asked. "In case you haven't noticed, we haven't a clue as to where they went, nor any means to even catch them!"
"Basically, we're stuck." Eddy stated as he sat on the ground, his chin in his hands.
"No! We can't give up!" Link yelled as he began to stomp around while grabbing at his hair. "There's got to be something we can do!"
"Let's head to the Temple of Time! Maybe she left something there that can help!" Navi suggested. The boys all nodded before crossing the drawbridge and into town.
"Good Lord!" Edd whispered in horror as they viewed the town. A few houses and shops were burning while people were either screaming, tending to the wounded, or just lying dead in the streets. "This is madness!"
"Okay! I wanna wake up from this nightmare now!" Eddy gulped as Ed just stared. He had memorized every gruesome scene from his comics and movies, but seeing the real thing was completely different. The voices of the dying, the scent of blood and smoke, the agony and turmoil that filled the atmosphere hit him hard.
"This is...horrible!" he finally managed to squeek out.
"Ganondorf!" Link growled before turning to Navi. "Which way to the temple?"
"It's...it's this way." Navi answered before flying off. The boys followed her past the Happy Mask Shop and towards another building. Though it looked like an old church, one couldn't help but feel that it would not fall no matter what was thrown at it. They slowed pushed the doors open before walking inside to a long corridor. The room was huge with four windows allowing light from outside to get in. In the middle of the floor was a diamond pattern, with checkered tile on both sides. Ahead of them as a small altar with a fancy red rug laid out before it, with steps that lead to a massive door behind, and three darkened triangles above it.
"Ho, way big!" Ed stated.
"The Temple of Time was built longer than most can remember." Navi explained before whispering. "If you listen, you can hear the voices of it's creators." The boys didn't move as the listened for anything, but heard nothing.
"Wha-"
"Wait for it." she said, cutting Eddy off. They waited before something began echoing off the halls, making it sound as if it was coming from everywhere.
"It's sounds like...humming." said Link. "Lots and lots of people humming. What do you guys think?" he said to the Eds. "Guys? Uh...you okay?" The Eds just stared at the hallways, strange looks of recognition on their faces. "ED! DOUBLE D! EDDY!" Link yelled, snapping them out of their trance.
"Who's there?" Ed asked.
"Huh? Oh, sorry." Edd apologized. "I seem to have...zoned out."
"What was with you three?" Navi asked.
"It's the song!" Eddy said. "I heard it before I went to Double D's house back in Peach Creek."
"Wait! You heard this song?!" Edd asked in shock. "So did I! Right before you arrived at my house!"
"I heard it while eating my breakfast!" Ed added.
"Okay. Something very strange is going on here!" said Eddy as he looked around again.
"Hold it!" yelled a voice. They all jumped and turned to see someone limping into the building from the entrance. A soldier, pieces of armor missing, broken spear, and blood dripping from all over was glaring at them before his saw the boys. "Oh...it's you kids again." he wheezed with a smile before falling over. The four of them rushed over to him as he gently rolled over onto his back. "Never thought...I'd see you kids again. I thought you were...some of Ganondorf's men. My mistake. Hehe. He heh heh."
"I recognize that voice. You're the guard that was stationed outside the gate to Hyrule Castle." Link said.
"That's me." he gasped as he looked at his bloody hand. "Though it looks like...they're gonna have to find a new one."
"Hey! Don't talk like that!" Eddy snapped, but the guard went on.
"Ganondorf...betrayed our King...the Princess and her nanny...I don't know where they are."
"We saw them. They're safe." Link stated. The guard smiled at his words.
"I'm glad...I found you kids." said the guard as he reached his hand into his shirt. "Before she fled...Princess Zelda told me...to give this to a boy...from the forest." He then pulled a clothed item and gently handed it to Link. The guard's vision was starting to blur as he looked at the four kids that he had met days ago. "P-please...save...Hy...rule." he wheezed before his hand fell away from the item in Link's hand. They all looked down at the guard's body as it lay still, the last breath of his escaping his lips. They said nothing as they bowed their heads in silence. Each of them were crying to a different degree before Link wiped his eyes, a new fire lit in them as he unwrapped the item in his hands. He peeled it away before he suddenly felt faint.
Link could see nothing but white everywhere around him.
"Where...am I?" he asked himself.
"Link...can you hear me?" came a voice. "It's me. Zelda." Link's eyes widened when Zelda appeared before him, an ocarina in her hands. "I'm sorry Link. I tried to wait for you, but Ganondorf acted. All I can do now is leave the Ocarina of Time to you, along with this ancient melody. Memorize this song into your heart, and open the Door of Time." Link listened to Zelda play the ocarina before he slowly found himself playing the ocarina. He memorized every note of the Song of Time before Zelda's words cut through the light once more. "Please Link! Save Hyrule!"
Link slowly opened his eyes to see the Eds and Navi all staring down at him.
"Why'd you take a nap?" asked Ed.
"I don't...what happened?" Link asked in a groggy voice before looking down at the item in his hands. It was a blue Ocarina that seemed to glow with a mysterious power.
"You took one look at that thing and passed out on us." Eddy explained.
"What happened?" Edd asked. Link slowly explained in detail the vision he had about Zelda, along with the song that she taught him. "Intriguing."
"So, what now?" Eddy asked.
"We have to open the Door of Time." Navi told them as she floated above the altar. The boys all walked over towards the altar as Navi read the inscription etched into the black stone.
Ye who owns 3 Spiritual Stones
Stand with the Ocarina of Time
And play the Song of Time
"These hollows must be where we must place them." Edd theorized as he took out the Zora's Sapphire.
"Which one goes to which?" Eddy asked while taking out the Goron's Ruby.
"Link, we need the Kokiri's Emerald." Edd stated.
"I gave it to Ed to hold." he answered.
"YOU WHAT?!" the other two Eds yelled in panic before turning to Ed.
"Ed! Please tell us that you have the Kokiri's Emerald!" Edd said in a forced calm voice. Ed just looked at them with a blank stare.
"The Spiritual Stone of the Forest! The green shiny stone! Looks like one of THESE!" he yelled with he hands gesturing to the two other stones.
"Oh yeah!" Ed said with a smile before digging through his jacket. "Um...not this...not here...I got it here somewhere."
"I got a better idea!" Eddy snapped before holding Ed up by his ankles and handing Edd a stick. "Double D! Hit him!"
"What? I will do no such-" he began to say before Link took the stick and smacked Ed, knocking a pile of filth out of him.
"No time to be nice." Link told him as Eddy began rummaging through Ed's stuff.
"Is this it?" Navi asked as she gently landed on a brown cloth.
"Isn't that the same cloth the Pocket Cucco hatched from?" asked Edd as Ed lifted it up and uncovered it, revealing the Kokiri's Emerald.
"I kept it there for safe keeping since it keep the egg safe!" Ed stated with a grin as he placed it down next to the other two stones.
"I'm not complaining." Eddy shrugged before looking at the stone door. "So, Link plays a tune and it opens?" Link nodded before bringing the Ocarina of Time to his lips and slowly began to play the Song of Time. The Eds listened as Link played before it felt like the entire temple began to sing along with him. The 3 Spiritual Stones began to glow before shooting a beam to the darkened Triforce above the door, lighting them a brilliant yellow. Link stopped playing when he felt the doors open before them, revealing the inner chamber of the temple.
"We did it! We opened the door!" Ed cheered.
"Great." Eddy said sarcastically. "We're doormen."
"I can't help but wonder what's beyond the door." Edd wondered aloud as he and the others all walked in. They looked to see light shining through the window down upon something in the center of the room.
"Link...look at that!" Navi whispered in awe before fluttering towards the item. Situated deep within a pedestal was a blade gleaming in the light, a deep blue grip at the top. "It's the blade of legends. One that is said to drive back evil, no matter how powerful. The Master Sword!"
"Cool!" Ed stated as he reached his hand up and walked towards it.
"No Ed!" Edd yelped as he got between Ed and the sword.
"So we fought all those monsters, collected the stones, and opened a door, all to get a bigger blade?" Eddy asked. "I hope it's worth it."
"Only one way to find out." said Link as he walked up to it and gently gripped the sword with both hands. The others watched as Link hesitated before jerking the blade out of the ground. Suddenly, a brilliant light shot out from all around them, enveloping them all as they screamed. Then...they were gone.
A/N: Hope you all liked it. And I hope you all had a Happy New Year.