AN: Not much changed in this one, but I hope you still enjoy it!

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Link

Kagome

Spirit-type-thing


The trio of travelers sped their way through the forest, intent on reaching their destination as soon as possible.

I wonder what's next.

What do you mean?

Midna mentioned a 'Mirror of Twilight', I was just wonder what she was talking about.

Link pondered over this.

Whatever it is, it probably has some connection with what's been happening.

Makes sense. So we keep going until we get to the root of the problem?

Sounds good to me.

Their conversation was put on hold as they came upon the Forest Temple.

What's that?

What's what?

Those creepy looking bug things over there, they look like they're surrounding something.

It looks like that girl monkey.

Kagome ran ahead.

Well come on, let's go help it!

As always, it took little effort for our heroes to save the cowering little monkey.

Did... Did you save me? Th-Thank you! Listen, since you're so nice, let me tell you something: there's a really pretty wooden area on the other side of this cliff! I climbed over there, but when I tried to get deeper into the woods, THOSE guys attacked me! What's in those woods, anyway? That sure is a pretty forest... You know, the one I found over there, on the other side of the cliff. If you're going, please be careful! Your smell... It's so familiar... It smells a bit like a green-clad prince who helped me out once!

With one last look over his shoulder, she scampered back to the temple.

"So there's another section of forest beyond this cliff. All right, Link, let's go!"

Link tuned his attention over to his companion, who was laying on the ground with her paws crossed over her muzzle, trying to hold in her laughter.

Not. One. Word.

Of course, Prince Link!

She just stopped trying at the point and let the laughter out.

Ha ha, very funny. Can we get going yet?

Kagome sobered up for the most part, but was still chuckling.

As the prince commands.

He chose to ignore her and began to follow Midna along the path leading to the unexplored area. It felt like no time had passed before they came upon anther clearing where a figure was playing a horn atop a stump.

I wonder who that is.

Only one way to find out.

They slowly approached the figure, trying not to startle him. As if sensing their approach, the figure stood and faced them.

Ugly little thing, isn't he?

Link, be nice!

Giving them a creepy smile, whatever it was, blew his horn and ran through the door that appeared.

What the hell?!

Don't just stand there, let's follow him!

Their pursuit was a long one, but in the end, the creatures own music helped in his defeat. They followed his music into some ruins where he called upon his puppets to try and stop them. At his defeat, a new door appeared and allowed them into a new clearing.

At the far end of the clearing, they saw a pair of statues that looked to be guarding something. Approaching them, they saw a picture of the Triforce drawn on the ground. As soon as they stepped on it, the ground began to shake and shift beneath their paws. The ground now resembled an inverted pyramid made of floating blocks of earth. The two statues changed their position and their previous places looked to be marked on two of the blocks of earth.

We are guardians of this land...

Guide us to where we once stood.

Only then can you enter the true Sacred Grove...

Beasts who speaks to our hearts... what would you have of us?

So all we have to do is put them back?

Looks like it.

The two moved to the left, trying to judge how the statues moved.

It looks like they move in opposite directions.

So how do we do this?

Just move as I tell you, and we should be ok.

Lead on.

Ok, move to the block behind us. Now right. Right again. Alright, move ahead. Left, now ahead. One more time ahead. Ok, now left, behind, behind once more, head to the right and finally move ahead once more (for all those who haven't gotten here yet, you're welcome!).

That was fun.

Go now to the sacred place, beasts...

We yield passage to the Sacred Grove...

The door behind the guardians opened to a slope of land. Walking up the natural ramp, the three found themselves before a sword embedded in a pedestal that bore the Triforce's image on its front.

The two wolves slowly moved as one toward the sword. Upon reaching it, a large flash of light filled the clearing. After the flash, two humans stood where wolves once were. Each had a hand resting on the sword before them. Kagome lifter her hand and stepped back so as to allow Link to pull it from its resting place. After placing it into his scabbard, Midna popped up.

"The sword accepted you as its master..."

Midna held in her hand the pieces of Zant's magic that had embedded itself into the two humans.

"This thing is the embodiment of the evil magic that Zant cast on you. It's definitely different from our tribe's shadow magic..."

She pulled it back as Kagome made a move to hold it.

"Careful... If you touch it, you'll turn back into a beast! This thing is too dangerous... It's probably for the best if we just leave it here, huh?"

A slow, devious smile appeared on her face.

"But on the other hand...if we kept it, you'd be able to transform into a beast anytime you wanted... Yes, since Zant was kind enough to give this to us, we should be thankful and use it all we can! If you need it, just call me. I want to keep a low profile, so I'll hide in your shadow when you're human, but I can change you whenever. You can be a wolf anytime you like! Also, thanks to this thing, you can warp whenever you want by switching into wolf form... Hey, but listen, Link, Kagome... I've got a little favor to ask... Would you mind coming with me to find something called the Mirror of Twilight? It's hidden somewhere in Hyrule... Yes, the Mirror of Twilight... Our last potential link to Zant!"

The two looked to each other before turning back to the imp.

Kagome spoke for the two of them.

"Of course we'll come with you. This world will never be safe if Zant is allowed to roam free."

The two females smiled at each other as Link looked on.

"Well ladies, if we're going to save the world, we better get a move on!"

Kagome raised an eyebrow at him.

"And where shall we start, oh great one?"

He smiled down at her as he placed his arm around her shoulders.

"Why, with the most knowledgeable person we know, Telma!"

"So back to the bar?"

"Back to the bar."

And with some twilight magic, they made their way back to Castle Town.

Opening the door to the bar, they were greeted by a friendly face.

"Oh my... If it isn't Link and Kagome! You made it! How've you been, honey?! Mercy, but you have good timing. I was just talking about you! Hey, everyone! Introduce yourselves! This handsome young man is the infamous Link and this pretty little thing is Kagome! You remember what I told you before, honey? These are those friends I mentioned, the ones who are trying to help deal with all the troubles in Hyrule. Actually, there's one more of us, but there's been a disturbing turn of events in the eastern desert, so he's gone to check it out. He's an older man named Auru. If you happen to meet him, definitely take the time to talk with him, OK, honey? Well, you've come all the way here, honey, so why don't you relax a bit. Why don't you be sociable and talk to these folks? They're a jolly bunch!"

Telma leaned on the counter and spoke in a low voice.

"How's that Ilia doing, honey? I'm sure that shaman will find a way to get her memory back. That Renado is a talented man, for sure! Anyway, honey, you've got your own things to worry about, so you just make sure you do what needs doing right now, OK? Listen, honey, if you're puzzled about what you ought to be doing, why not go see our friend Auru? There's a man who knows things! He's out checking the eastern desert of Hyrule. If you need detailed directions, just take a peek at that map on the table. That old codger Auru is at Lake Hylia, studying the desert."

Heading to the back room, they met Telma's friends.

They first met a well-dressed man.

"Oh, hello there! You must be Link and Kagome, correct? I'm Shad. Wonderful to meet you. Sorry about the ribbing I gave you the other day, old boy. This town is rather teeming with odd sorts, so I was just being careful. Telma told me all you've been up to. You're rather formidable! I'm rather NOT, I'm afraid. Well, I'm formidable at book reading, but I lack, shall we say, physical skills. That said, if the history and legends of Hyrule are your cup of tea, I'm your fellow! If you're curious, just ask away. At the moment I'm absolutely entranced by the sky beings known as the Oocca. Yes, according to legend, Hyrule was made by the Hylians, who, as we all know, are the closest race to the gods. But also according to legend, long ago there was a race even closer to the gods, and some say THESE creatures made the Hylians. When they created the people of Hylia, they simultaneously created a new capital, a city that floated in the heavens. They dwelt there...and some scholars believe that this race lives there still, somewhere in the great sky. Sky beings... Isn't that simply marvelous, old boy? What I wouldn't give to meet them!"

Next was stern looking young woman.

"...It's Ashei. Listen, sorry I was so nasty the other day. I thought you were like those sorry excuses for Hyrule soldiers...but I thought wrong. I grew up in the mountains with my father, who was a knight in his own right. He taught me the arts of war as though I was his son. Of course, lessons in common courtesy were not part of the regimen, so forgive me if I come off as rude, yeah? Listen, before I blab both of your ears off, I want to tell you something. Snowpeak, the mountain to the north of Hyrule... It's unlike any mountain I've ever known. I don't know much yet, but things happen there that happen on no other mountain I know of... Evil controls it... As soon as I know something more, I'll tell you. Until then, you should stay away, yeah? Don't go near Snowpeak for a while, yeah? I'm looking into it more now, but trust me, that's no ordinary mountain... As soon as I have more information, I'll let you know, yeah?"

Next was a man very familiar to Link.

"It has been a long time...Link! My wife, Uli, sent word to me. I have seen the children in Kakariko Village! And, of course, I have also heard of your adventures! I must thank you for your help with Colin, Link. I barely recognized him... In any case, I am troubled by my own inaction. I wanted to help the cause. These friends here... I have had a connection with them for a long while. Like the others, I am gathering information now. I will let you know if I hear anything."

Link smiled at his old teacher.

"Rusl, this is Kagome. She's been traveling with me. Kagome, this is Rusl. He's the one who taught be all I know about swordplay."

Kagome smiled and shook his hand.

"It's a pleasure to meet you sir."

"And you as well young lady."

After a few more pleasantries, the two set off for Lake Hylia to find Auru.