Link and Pipit made their way across the village the next morning towards the old temple where Eagus had created a knight academy, an armoury, and a fully stocked library (Owlan and Horwell had a role in that decision) that consisted of all records from Skyloft, and all of the new records that had been made since they arrived. Link had made sure that Groose met them at the Academy, and he wasn't surprised to see that Ilysa was there with him.
"So we're really doing this," Groose started when Link and Pipit came within his range. "I suppose it was only a matter of time before we geared up again, right?"
"Let's just get what we need, and get out of here. This place still gives me the creeps." Pipit shuddered slightly, and Link knew that their encounter with Ghirahim had scarred Pipit deeply.
"Already handled," Ilysa pursed her lips while she paused, "We figured neither of you really wanted to go in there so we grabbed your stuff: Pipit for you I got hold of a chainmail armoured tunic, along with a custom set of knight's boots, the ones you helped design actually, I retrieved your custom-forged bow and fully loaded quiver while Groose grabbed your sword and shield, Groose?"
"Right, so I figured that you still preferred a Goddess Shield and you can pick between a rapier or one of Gondo's Master Blades, inspired by the one and only Master Sword."
"Correct on the buckler, and I'll grab the rapier, let's leave the Master Sword to Link, shall we?" Pipit started getting ready off to the side as Ilysa turned to address Link.
"I'm sure that you know exactly what I've grabbed for you: Beetle, bow and quiver, fully stocked bomb bag, clawshots, mogma mitts, gust bellows, scattershot, and whip, along with a freshly polished Hylian Shield." Link nodded. "Now, as far as tunic, it's almost identical to your original knight's tunic, but with a more advanced chainmail and the boots designed by Pipit, because they're lighter, more durable, and they can withstand a moderate electric charge due to their thin rubber lining; Gondo has been really innovative these last few years." Link grabbed all of his stuff and went to change behind a tree. He wasn't embarrassed to change in front of them, but in an open space like this you never know who's going to show up. Once he was all geared up, and re-emerged from behind the tree to see that both Pipit and Groose were fully equipped. Ilysa had a few things still around her feet that he was sure she wanted them to have.
"Now, I've gone and packed the Adventure Pouches so that you should all be fully equipped no matter what you come across: I had Luv prepare fully upgraded potions, and she filled the bottles to the brim, so you should get at least two servings from each one. I got you each a revitalising potion ++, a guardian potion +, a stamina potion +, and an air potion +, so there really shouldn't be anything you don't have. Oh! I also got you each a fairy, just in case you get caught off guard by something. I also went and had the liberty of getting you each a bottle of glittering spores, because who knows when you might need to stun someone at a given moment."
"I suppose if you're ensuring this is all done now, you aren't coming with us?" Link inferred.
"Correct, I… I am expecting a child." Link and Pipit were quiet for a moment, but Pipit spoke up to end the silence.
"Then it would of course be unwise for you to accompany us, congratulations you two," in which Groose immediately turned red and nodded, apparently embarrassed by the fact that no one needed to tell them it was Groose's child.