Blue groaned as he pulled himself out of the dumpster.

"Blue?" called a familiar voice.

"Green!" shouted Blue as he slipped and fell on the hard concrete.

Green dropped Blue's duffle bag that he'd hauled all the way from the hospital. He rushed to help him up. "What the heck are you doing in the dumpster?"

"We…we got to get out of here! These people…they're crazy!" He froze when he saw Shadow standing behind Green, arms crossed, with a frown on his face.

"We're crazy?" said Shadow. "You're the one who crawled out of a dumpster."

Blue whispered to Green, "Quick, if we take off in opposite directions, he won't know which one to follow!"

As Blue took off, Green grabbed him by the shirt and yanked him back. "We're staying here—at least until I get some answers." He drug Blue up the steps to the apartment, only pausing long enough to allow Shadow to open the door.

Vio stumbled into the kitchen holding a cloth to his head. He stopped when he saw Green yanking Blue through the door's threshold. Oh great. Another one. There goes the waffles!

Green finally let go of Blue who stayed close by him with fists ready for action.

"You must be Vio," said Green with a smile. He held out his hand out.

Vio stared at him confused. He thought this 'Green' fellow would be just like Blue.

Green looked at the palm of his hand rubbed it on his jeans to 'clean it off' and offered again to shake Vio's hand.

Vio took his it and gave it a good shake. "Yes, that's right. And this is my brother, Red."

Red squealed with joy behind him. "I told you! Didn't I tell you? I was right! There are more of us!" He ran up to Green and gave him a hug.

"More?" whined Vio, "H-how many more?"

"That's it," said Shadow. "Just you four. Shall we go have a seat in the living room? I'll try to explain everything."

Red let go of Green. "Oh! I bet you're thirsty. I'll fix us something to drink! Green. What would you like? We have milk, orange juice, soda—"

"Water, please," said Green straightening out his emerald jacket. "Kind of excitable, aren't you?"

Vio smirked. "You have no idea."

"Blue?" said Red ecstatically. "How about you?"

"You got anything hard?"

Green popped him on the back of the head.

"Geez! Fine," said Blue rubbing the back of his head. "I'll take a soda."

As Red continued to fill glasses, Shadow led everyone into the living room. He glanced nervously at Vio. "How are you feeling?"

Vio grimaced. "Like I was hit by a bus."

Shadowed grimaced. "I'm glad you're okay. I'm really sorry."

Vio leaned back on the couch and closed his eyes, placing the cool cloth on them. "What was that…thing you did, anyway?"

"It'll make more since if I answer that question later."

Red popped through the door and handed everyone a glass. "Oh. Snacks! We need snacks. I'll be right—"

Shadow grabbed him by his hood and pulled him backwards. "We're fine. Really. Now, let's get on to business shall, we?"

Blue watched Red bounce over to a recliner and sit cross legged in his seat.

"Is he like this all the time?" whispered Blue to Vio.

"Every freakin' day," answered Vio flatly.

Shadow cleared his throat. "None of us are from this world—not even me."

He paused. No one said anything. So, he continued.

"We come from a place—a kingdom actually—called Hyrule. And I'm your…enemy."

Red nodded enthusiastically. "It's true! An evil sorcerer sent us through a portal and Shadow came through with us."

Green frowned. "So, where is this 'evil sorcerer'? And why can't we remember any of this stuff, that is, if it's true?"

Shadow said, "Well, he came through the portal and lives in this world. He's—"

"My doctor," interrupted Red, "Dr. Vaati."

"What?" said Vio flabbergasted. "We've known him for the last five years. He's not evil. He always been good to us."

"No," continued Shadow. "He's always been good at tricking you. Why do you think he keeps giving Red those pills?"

Blue scoffed. "I can think of a few reasons."

Shadow ignored him. "It's because Red actually remembers bits and pieces of his past. The pills space him out so he can't remember. Vaati's afraid if you find each other, you'll find her."

"Wait," said Green rubbing his chin. "Who's 'her'?"

"The princess," said Red and Shadow simultaneously.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," said Vio taking the cloth from his eyes. "Now there's a princess?"

Green scratched his head. "You still haven't answered my question. Why can't any of us remember any of this," he said pointing his thumb at Red, "except for him?"

Shadow walked over to Red and pulled the half-combed locks of his golden hair back. A scar, three inches long, lay across his forehead.

Shadow waited to make sure everyone was listening before continuing. "Vaati battled Red before he was whisked away along with the rest of you. A fairy tried to save him by casting a counter spell on him as he entered the portal. Vatti has been trying to break her spell ever since, but the only luck he has is with the pills."

"You mean these pills?" said Vio shaking the bottle. "The ones that I 'know' you haven't been taking, Red."

"H-how did you find out?" asked Red wearily.

"Please, Red. I know when you haven't taken your meds."

"I think everyone does," mumbled Blue under his breath.

Green popped Blue on the head again before he tried to get Shadow back on track. "You said something about a princess. So, where is she?"

"Ah, yes," continued Shadow. "She's in the hospital's intensive care unit."

"Wait," said Vio, "I work on that floor sometimes. Are you telling me she's one of my patients?"

"Yes. Yes, she is. And Vaati keeps her sedated while keeping an eye on you and Red."

"O-h-h-h," said Red. "You've been guarding her all along like a faithful knight without even knowing it!"

Green crossed his arms unbelieving. "I want to see this 'princess' for myself."

Shadow nodded. "Fair enough. It's about time you were all reunited. We'll go when Vaati's shift changes latter today. For now, we should get some sleep."

Green added, "And how do we get our memories back, if what your saying is true? And why are you helping us if you are our enemy?"

"You should get them back once you cross back over in your world—Hyrule. And I…want to go back. I'm tired of being pushed around by Vaati like a nobody. Besides, my magic is weaker in this world."

Blue frowned. "If you really wanted to help us get back, why did you steal my wallet and land me in the hospital?"

Red gasped. "You stole his wallet! And beat him up!"

"I didn't steal your wallet, Blue. I just…borrowed it so I could pretend to give it back and strike up a conversation with you. You started the fight by losing your stupid temper!"

"Liar!" yelled Blue.

Green stood between them. "Cool it. Both of you." He slung Blue's duffle bag at him. "We're staying here for the night. So, find a way to get along!"

And with that Green turned and went into the kitchen before anyone could object.

Red jumped out of his seat, grabbed Blue by the arm, and half dragged him down the hall. "You can sleep in my room tonight!"

Shadow cocked a head at Vio who was pinching the bridge of his nose with his eyes shut. "Are you sure you're feeling okay?"

Vio opened his eyes. "I don't—can't—believe what I'm hearing! It's not possible."

Shadow nodded. "It's a lot to take in. Come on. Let's get you a warm glass of milk. It'll help you sleep."

As Vio entered the kitchen, he thought quietly to himself, How am I supposed to get any sleep? Maybe I'll wake up, and this will all be a dream. Yeah. One big giant nightmare. And then everything will be normal again.