"A single blow. Once you do that, training will end."

Link nodded, not wanting to waste energy talking. He had trained with Impa before, and it had been hell then. But now, he was shorter, slower and had a smaller reach. Now, it was going to be like kissing a Skultula, but less fun.

Once again they were on the training field. Zelda sat atop some crates alongside the field, grinning.

Impa nodded. "If you are ready, raise your blade."

Link didn't respond, slowly approaching Impa with shield raised. He couldn't catch her off guard, he knew that, but it could hurt to try. His sword was low, so it was obscured by his shield. When he was in striking distance, he lunged forwards in a stab, but Impa had already moved, darting to the side. Link followed her with his blade, and somehow Impa slid underneath the swing, moving behind Link, who tried to catch her by arcing his sword down at her, only to lose his drip as Impa repelled the attack with her knife. Disarmed, Link backed away from the Sheikah, who twirled the knife in her hands.

"You must account for every action." She smirked. Link collected his blade, not taking his eyes off the Sheikah. Why had he agreed to this?

Zelda giggled. "You'll never hit Impa. It's like grasping smoke."

Link pointed at her. "You're not helping."

He approached her again, his sword raised above his head, a stance he adapt with. He advanced and slashed downward following with a swing back up. Impa barely attempted to avoid them, having them pass her a hairs breadth from her body. He continued the assault, Impa avoiding every blow with ease. Sheikah were trained to tap into the magic flowing through their veins, but Impa didn't try to access these abilities. Her trainer put her a hundred leagues above the any knight.

The princess called out. "Come on Link! I've done better then that!"

"Zelda, do not taunt him" Impa scolded. "He is acting to the best of his capabilities."

Link took this distraction to stab at the Sheikah, but Impa was ready, and while taken off guard, she was able to leap over Link, landing like a cat behind him. But Link was already in movement, spinning his blade with all his might, recoiling as it struck metal. Surprised, he looked to see Impa crouched, her knife raised in defence. "Impressive." She sighed, observing the damage to her knife. The blade was nicked, with faint cracks encompassing the surface of the metal. She tapped the blade on her leg, and with that final blow, the knife shattered, metal shards littering the floor.

"I'm sorry Impa… I didn't-" Link was cut off.

"Why are you so insistent on acting like this?" Impa asked. "You disarmed me. Any knight would be proud of such an achievement." She nodded. "Well then, come and have another go."

"Let this meeting come to order."

The table was surrounded by people with varying histories, but they all were united by a single man, the King. With him at the head of the table, Nelo behind and the old Sheikah at his side, they all took their seats.

The King addressed the advisors. "I assume you know why we are here. No doubt you have your preconceived thoughts on the matter, so before a decision is made, we must discuss this predicament."

A man with copper hair cleared his voice. "Your highness, if I may?"

"You may Roran."

"This idea… it's ridiculous. Training our children for war? You cannot allow this to pass."

"I agree with you."

A bald woman cleared her throat. "If thats the case, what is the point of this meeting?"

"Just because i don't like an idea doesn't mean I don't see potential merit."

Roran tilted his head. "So we are trying to convince… you?"

The king shook his head. "Convince each other."

At the end of the table, a slim large eared man stood up. "I, for one," he proclaimed, "think that this idea, truely, is a great, very great idea."

The old Sheikah scowled. "Sit down Leon."

A dark skinned man, Dumi, raised his hand. "To elaborate on Leons poetic language, training youths in military tactics and combat would be incredibly beneficial should Hyrule fall into conflict. It takes years to master the blade and, in personal experience, the earlier you begin, the longer you survive."

"I have my doubts." Roran muttered.

"Agreed." Said Saife, a short man from Eldin. "Drafting children, no matter how willing, could cause discontent from the citizens. An uprising is the last thing we need."

"That is true, but the people are hardly bitter to toward the King. The question is, why would we need them?" She turned to the King. "Are you expecting conflict?"

"No."

A young Sheikah made a face. "Then why bring this up anyway?"

For a split second, the King hesitated. Then he spoke firmly. "The idea was brought to my attention by my attendant."

In the shadows, Nelo tried to make herself small, feeling all eyes on her. The centre of attention was the last place a Sheikah should be. Thats what they all are told at a young age. She felt exposed, naked. She wished the king hadn't shifted blame to her.

"I see." The young Sheikah spoke slowly. "Nelo. How creative of you."

Nelo remained silent.

The King banged his hand on the table. "Enough. Nelo is my attendant and I expect you will treat her with respect."

She nodded. "Of course, your highness."

The king pinched his nose. "Can we please continue with why we are here? I would appreciate that."

Not much more was said to progress the debate. Arguments were repeated, insults were thrown, and the King forgot why he confided in many of them. However, one thing struck him above all others.

Hylia above this is tedious.

Under the beating Sun, Link was lying on the ground panting when Zelda dumped half a bucket of water on him.

He wiped the water from his face. "Thank you. I needed that." Zelda then proceeded to dump the rest of the water on him. He tilted his head. "Thanks." He said dryly.

She laughed. "I can get some more if you want."

"Don't push you luck."

Impa strolled back onto the grounds, her hands bandaged. In the past few hours, Link hand made his blade strike her, but only when she caught his blade. Technically, she had told Link, I blocked your blade. Therefor, you have struck me yet.

Link had called that argument words that had earned him smack on the back of the head.

"I assume you are rested?" She called to the boy.

Link stood up and cringed out his cap. "And refreshed, thanks to Zelda."

"Then raise you blade."

Link charged and began his assault, and Impa renewed her unbreakable defence. If Link slashed, she would weave around it. If he stabbed, she would bat it away. They had been going this for hours, and Impa was beginning to grow overconfident.

"I have memorised every action you can take."

Link growled.

"You can give in if you wish."

Link glared. "Why are talking so much? Weren't you berating Zelda for taunting?"

Impa shrugged. "I guess I'm unimpressed."

Link brought his sword down in a shining arc, only for Impa to catch it in her hand, her grip drawing blood. "Impress me."

Link tried to pull his sword back, but only caused blood to slick the edge. He focused, and brought his shield back and with all his strength, and before Impa could respond, he drove it into Impas stomach. She keeled over and, inadvertently, released her grip on the sword. In a moment, Link brought his blade to the Sheikahs throat, and the both froze.

"Well. I think we have learnt a lesson." Link panted. "That getting overconfident is not a good idea."

He sheathed his sword and shield. "Can I go now or have you got another excuse to continue?"

Impa straightened herself. "No. You've succeeded." She looked into his eyes. "You are right. I shouldn't have become confident. Thank you for that reminder."

Link smiled and walked towards the princess. "Can we play hide and seek now? I don't want to move much."

Ok i have a lot to say so sorry about this.

First, a few days ago i realised that chapter 4 was replaced with chapter 6. Why, I have no idea, but its fixed now, but still, sorry.

Also, politics is boring. The kings thoughts at the ends was my thoughts on the matter. Writing it is tedious. Why do i even write politics? Politics suck. Probably won't do something like that again

This was a bit of a train wreck of a chapter, wasn't it? I'm tired.

But the most important thing!

Guess you got Breath of the Wild and the switch just over a week ago for their birthdaaaaay?

MMEEEEEEEEEE!