Hey folks. This will be the shortest chapter you'll ever read from me. For that, I'm sorry. But I did want to use this chapter to let you all know that I haven't forgotten about this. To those who are still with me, thanks. I promise, I won't let this go until it's done. But between school, friends, and my job, my writing time is limited. I hate to make an excuse like that, but it's kinda true. Anyway, here's this to get you excited for what's coming next.

In the morning, the two warriors woke to the sound of the water of Lake Hylia gently moving against the shore. It brought a blissful awakening. Sora practically sprung up from sleep as if it was nothing, where Link was a bit more sluggish. Though, they were up soon, enjoying the morning. They decided it would be a shame to leave the place before taking in the beauty for a while.

Exploring, Link found a strange sign with a few questionable instructions. It implied firing an arrow into the morning sun. Sora shrugged back after Link voiced his confusion and said, "I mean, if nothing happens, you lose one arrow."

A fair enough point, Link figured. They were probably worth half a rupee each anyway. He let one fly in the direction of the sun. Only minutes later, Link held an arrow enchanted with fire energy. Strangely, he felt the arrow's energy seeping into him, mixing with a pool of magic that already dwelled within his body. With that, the arrow's magic was gone, and it looked like the same arrow that he had fired. However, Link found that he could call upon that magic with an arrow drawn, and the magic would enchant the arrow to bring a burst of flame when contact with the target was made. Sora seemed at least a little impressed with everything, with shouts of, 'Man- that's so awesome!' and 'Did you see that?!' as well as 'That's like- the coolest thing ever!'

It was about mid morning before they actually made their way out.

As they neared Kakariko, silence fell between them. Something felt strange. Link looked to Sora, whose normal carefree smile was replaced by a more serious look. Link was just nearly going to ask Sora if he felt the change in the airs that surrounded them, but he was interrupted by the spiky haired boy asking, "Hey, does something feel weird?" There was a unsettling look on his face as he asked.

"Yeah… I feel it too." Link nodded in agreement. They started up the stairs, when the smells of burning wood filled their nostrils. Sharing the same thought of alarm, the two started in full sprint up the stairs.

Link turned the corner first and stopped with a gasp and a leap in his chest. The village was ablaze. Link could feel the heat even from afar as he took in the sight of the burning walls and rooftops. People screamed in panic and fear as they ran. Some hand in hand, some alone, some with tears, some in pain. Among all the chaos, a single person, shrouded in bandages and cloth stood still. "Sheik…" Link breathed.

Sora ran past the Hero of Time. "Link- now's not the time to dawdle!" He shouted. "I'm going to go make sure everyone's safe! Get to Sheik!"

"Right!" Link ran. The heat on his face was terrible, but recalling his time in the fire temple, it wasn't unbearable. He brushed past the panicking crowd and made his way to the well, seeing that Sheik hadn't moved. "Sheik!" He yelled as he ran.

"Get back."

Even with Sheik facing away, his words pierced Link and brought him to a screeching halt. He took another step forward.

"Link, get back!" Sheik shouted. But as those words filled the air, they were drowned out by the sound of an explosion- something from the well. Debris and rubble flew upward from the well as Link covered his eyes. He uncovered his eyes after hearing a shout from Sheik, seeing him in the air, hovering above the air, screaming as he was being shaken violently, as if by some invisible force. Link could hear the sounds of movement from the force as Sheik was hurled away. Link gasped- he could practically feel the force moving toward him. He quickly drew sword and shield, but it was of no help. He could hardly tell what was happening, but only felt pain as the force overcame him. With several sharp blows to his body, pain overcame his body and consciousness left it.

When Link's awareness returned, he felt soreness throbbing over his body. He slowly opened his eyes with a groan, to see Sora and Sheik kneeling at his sides. Sheik made an audible sound of relief. "Looks like he's finally coming around…"

"Told ya he would." Sora smiled.

Sheik looked to Sora, then back to Link. "Link- something terrible has happened… the evil monster of spirit that has remained sealed beneath the well has broken from it's barrier. It was sealed there by Impa after Ganon released the monster to attack this place… Link, once again, I must ask too much of you. Please, go to the Shadow Temple and protect Impa. She's one of the six sages!"

Link gasped. "She is?"

Sora looked between them. "Who's Impa?"

Link slowly stood, brushing himself off, ignoring Sora. "I'll go now."

"Wait." Sheik said, forcefully. "This is not going to be like any of the temples you've been in before. If you're not prepared, you will not be able to make it through alive. Even with the help of your friend." The red-eyed man gestured to Sora. "You'll need to go equipped with the eye of truth." Sheik looked to the side. "Unfortunately, to have eyes that can see the truth, intense training that spans for many years are necessary… however, there are stories of a man who was able to see the truth with a tool he created. His house stood where the well is now… I have no doubt that the item has fallen to the bottom. However, with the seal that Impa put on the well, you will not be able to enter." Sheik looked at Link knowingly and Link seemed to understand.

"So I have to go back to when Impa hadn't yet sealed the well."

Sora blinked at the exchange of words between them. "Uh- what?"

"Link, be swift. This village can't take another attack of that kind."

The Hero of Time nodded, then turned about and waved for Sora to follow. Soon the two were running back in the direction of Hyrule Field.

"Uh- Link? What are we doing?"

"Sora, don't freak out at this, but… we have to go back in time."

Sora ran along side him, then slowly eased to a stop, eyes wide. He looked at Link as Link stopped to look back. "What?!" Sora shouted.

"Just follow me. You'll see!"

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