So, I finally finished this chapter. I really should be sleeping now, but eh, who needs sleep these days?

Nothing much I have to do. It's all self explanatory.

Oh, one thing. Sorry if Midna seems...not Midna. The reason she's acting proper in this chapter is because she's talking to a god. If you met someone, or something, with that status, wouldn't you be proper too?

Enjoy.

Zelda isn't mine...

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Chapter 3

Letters

The sun was bright that morning. It reflected off of the Hero's blonde hair as he snored in his sleep. He hadn't had this much sleep in months.

He rose from his bed, stretching his arms out, then rubbing his eyes. What a bizarre dream he had just had.

Epona was waiting for him outside, grazing in the patches of grass in the front of Link's cozy hut. Link patted her strong neck, and combed her thick red mane with his fingers.

"Link! There you are!" he heard Colin shouting. He ran up to Link and handed him a letter. "This just came in for you Link!" He said in between huffs of breath. Link thanked him as the young warrior sped off.

Link decided it was best to open the letter immediately. He leaned on Epona and gently opened the fine letter; it was obvious that is was from the rich, or the royalty from the envelope.

It was from Zelda. What did she want?

Dear Link,

I know you are probably confused about last night. Well, for one, it wasn't a dream. At all. Everything I told you wasn't a lie, and there is still a chance that you can find the one you love.

Attached is the translation of the markings on the wall from the temple. On the back there is a map which will come in handy during your adventure.

I am sure I will see you again. But please Link, remember, don't give up. You are a brave warrior, a skilled swordsman, with a very big hole in is heart. I know how much you miss her, and this is the least I could do. You saved my life, my kingdom.

The only thing I will ask in return is to not give up. Because hope is the only comfort you will find on this journey.

-Zelda

So he wasn't another one of his 'there's a way to find Midna' dreams. This was real.

His heart lifted with hope as he dashed through his house. He threw random clothes in, some food for the journey, and enough rupees to get him through this adventure. The necessities had to come as well; the master sword, the Zora armor, no, not the magic armor. Way too heavy. The chain claw would come in handy, as well has his hero's bow. A couple of bombs for road blocks, his trusty boomerang, and finally, some red potions he had saved.

He packed the things tightly and securely onto Epona's back. She let out a sigh as soon as he put the last of his items on. Link dug out a carrot from his pocket and fed it to his nobel steed. She neighed happily in response.

Link decided it was probably best if he looked at the map to know where he was going before he set off. His first destination was to Castle Town, where the glass maker's shop was still there, and occupied, with the relatives of the once most trusted glass maker in the whole world.

After that, he would have to go to the boarders of Hyrule, where monsters lurk the grounds and light never shines.

"Seems like a great place for a vacation, huh Epona?"

The horse snorted.

There, he would find a very small, hidden, underground library. The spell he needs should be within the pages of one of the books. Link just hoped it was as small as Zelda made it seem.

"Alright, I guess we are all set..." But Link forgot about one thing. His friends, his home, his people. What would they think of him? Just leaving unexpected? Ilia and Colin would think he would have the worst fate and worry too much. Link decided it was best not to say goodbye, but leave a note.

He rustled through drawers in his house to find a piece of paper. He found a small one, and quickly wrote:

I'm sorry for not saying goodbye. I am setting off on a journey. You will all see me again someday. I hope to see you all very soon. Do not worry about me or Epona.

-Link

He stuck it on his door, jumped up on Epona, and galloped away. The feeling of guilt from leaving his home didn't fill his body as he expected it too.

The only bad feeling now, was that he hoped someone in his town could read.

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Finally, Midna saw the lake in the horizon. She was almost there.

She kicked Fiero into a full gallop; she couldn't waste any time. As they approached the beautiful lake, everything came back to her. Memories of her childhood flooded her vision. Her mother, she had brought her hear many times before. She would play in the trees, and splash the water of the shallow lake around. The king, her father, had once been a good father to her. He would always play with her in these holy grounds, until a month before he died.

He had become corrupted with power, as all good men do. As honorable as a king is, he lost all of his honor on the battlefield. This lake was once a battlefield for one battle, that was uncalled for by Midna's father. A couple of years later, Midna's mother had disappeared, she was believed to have run away from the kingdom in hopes of leaving behind a land of corruption.

Little did she know, she left her only daughter there as well, to rule a kingdom at such a young age. Midna despised her mother for leaving her, and knew that somewhere, she was rotting. She always had a thought in the back of her mind that he mom didn't run away, she just didn't want to live.

Midna dismounted the beast and grabbed his reins. She wandered around aimlessly for a while, trying to remember where everything had been. The one thing she missed from this place was the beauty, the smell, the aurora. The trees' leaves were dark green, and their trunks were a very dark shade of brown. The ground was a soft brown dirt, covered with the leaves that fell from the trees.

It was mostly a small forest, with trees everywhere you stepped. Until you reached the middle of the forest, where the shallow, blue watered lake was hidden. It was said that good spirits wandered among the trees, and if you listened very carefully, they will tell you the direction of the lake.

Come.

Midna followed the voice. A shiver went up her spine as her feat sunk into the sand surrounding the lake. The water was a murky bright blue, which clashed with the dark atmosphere. She found the closest tree and tied Fiero's reins to it.

Closer.

She slipped off her robe and dipped her feet into the cold water. After walking a few steps in, she closed her eyes, and listened.

Welcome.

Her eyes shot open. A huge shadow being flapped it's wings violently above her. She had to contain herself from shrieking; even for her kind, the creature was hideous. It was black as the night sky, and it's wings glowed with a green pattern, much like the ones on Midna's arms and legs. His head was tiny, but his eyes were big, and glowed brightly through the thick air.

Princess of the Twilight. Midna of Twili. Welcome. I've been expecting you.

Midna didn't respond, she nodded nervously as her legs shook below her. The water was becoming colder.

Do not be frightened, child of shadow. I'm here to help you. That's why you came, am I correct? For my guidance? For my knowledge?

"Ye-yes. Forgive me, Spirit of Shadows. The memories of the battle still haunt me." Midna threw her knees down, and bowed before the god.

Stand my child. Now, what is it that you came to speak with me about?

She didn't know how to put her problem. Stuttering, she muttered, "The head, master. He said I-had to marry. Is this the truth?"

The god turned it's own flaming red eyes into Midna's frightened ones. Another shiver crawled up her spine.

The master is a wise fool. In some ways, he is not lying. In order to become Queen of the Twilight, you must have a king. However, there is no time limit. I sense a disturbance in your future, my child. Do not trust what you hear, even from your elders. Do not trust those who are your equal.

"Thank you, Spirit. I have one last question needing an answer."

Speak.

"My heart is heavy. I can't concentrate, I shut others out easily. Is-is there a way-," Midna took a deep breath, "Is there a way into the world of the light?"

You wish to see the one you love.

"Yes. Please. Please." she begged.

I am afraid that you cannot do anything about your situation. The only way through our worlds is through the mirror you destroyed selflessly. Why did you destroy something you would want later on? Do you regret it?

"No, it's just that, I was curious. I know I cannot leave my kingdom, and I know I stopped many bad event happening in the future. I just-want to know if he's alright."

Midna could have sworn he saw the god smirk.

He is fine, child. In fact, he often worries about you. I know this because my brothers of the light tell me of the once great, but now depressed hero. The word is he's traveling to find elements to create a new mirror, to see you.

"Really?!" Midna was happy, for the first time in many months. "But, is that possible?"

In the world of light, anything is possible. Now child, I must leave you. Head my warning. Do not trust anyone.

The spirit sunk into the lake, causing a wave of water to knock Midna to the ground. She landed on the soft sand, coughing up water. She groaned, stood up, and tried to dry her clothes. Another groan. She was cold, and wet.

There was nothing else to do but lay in the sand, and she slowly drifted off into sleep.

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I just kept ranting during MIdna's section, didn't I? Aw well, time for me to go to sleep, and time for you to hit that review button and keep giving me LOVELY reviews! I can't thank you all enough for the wonderful reviews I have been getting, even on myspace and on my email!

I love you all. Peace.

-Sichi