"So, where we supposed to search?" Toon Link asked, "We don't have any more leads."
"Yeah, Kid, where are we going?" Adult Link asked.
"First of all, my name is Link. Second of all, I need to go home, there are some things I need."
"We know you're name is Link, Kid. The problem is all of us are named Link, so we need individuality. So lets have compromise." Toon Link said.
"What are you talking about." Adult Link asked.
"Well, I'm fine with the nickname Cat. So what do you guys want to go by?"
"I'll go by Wolf," Adult Link said.
"Why Wolf?" Young Link asked.
"When I get the chance, I'll show you." Adult Link said. He thought back to when he first became the Hero of Twilight.
Young Link started thinking. The others noticed they were close to the woods now. They went through some tunnel and ended up on a small bridge.
"Well... all I want to be called is Link!" Young Link shouted. His voice echoed through out the area.
"You have every right to be called by your given name." The three of them looked around for the owner of the voice.
A man... well could you call him a man? He was roughly the same height as Adult Link, he had dark silver hair and red eyes; his face was pale; his clothes resembled what Young Link would wear in seven years, but a deep black; and his face strangely resembled Link's at seventeen. His glare and smile were menacing.
The three drew their swords. Their tried to look threatening with their stances, but Cat's and Young Link's height made that near impossible.
"Who are you," Young Link demanded. He stood in the middle, and a little bit ahead of the group.
"I am Dark," the man answered. He extended his hand to the three boys.
Cat's muscles tightened. His right hand reached for the boomerang on his belt just in case. Adult Link tightened his grip on his sword. Young Link just stood there, his body tense.
"What are you doing in the forest?" He threw another question at the stranger.
"To be perfectly honest, I was looking for you three."
"Are you the one who did this to us!? Where's Tetra!?" Cat demanded.
"No, I'm sorry, I don't know where the pirate is. I need-"
Cat threw his boomerang, "How did you know she was a pirate!?"
Dark caught the boomerang with ease. His face was calm, except for his eyes that flared with danger.
"I was, watching you. All of you. Before you came here." Dark looked ashamed.
"Why were you watching us? Why were you looking for us?" Adult Link demanded.
"Please, can we talk somewhere more comfortable and private?"
"What can be more private than this?"
"The Skull Kids are watching," Dark looked out over the bridge. Three creatures scurried away from his gaze.
"Fine," The two were once again surprised by the youngest one, "I know a place."
Young Link gave them a look that told them to keep an eye on the stranger. Dark stood in the middle of the triangle the three boys made as they walked.
Children watched them as they walked through what seemed to be a small community. They all wore green clothing. It felt uncomfortable having all those eyes on them. One of the boys ran up to Young Link.
"Link! You know you're not allowed to bring outsiders into the forest!" the boy shouted. He had orange hair and freckles.
"I don't have time for this Mido," Link frowned.
"They're not allowed here!"Mido shouted.
"Guys, head over to the tree house. Just follow the path and climb up the ladder."
The three boys broke away from the "leader" of their group. But they were blocked again by a group of boys. Dark lifted his hand.
"Don't hurt them!" Young Link ordered.
Dark put his hand down and glared at the boys. They shook under his gaze. Cat saw one boy run down a tunnel at the far end of the area.
"We don't have time for this!" Navi flew out from behind Link. She started bouncing off Mido's head, "Get out of the way!"
"Navi! Quit it!" Young Link shouted.
Adult Link snatched Navi out of the air before she could hit Mido again. "I don't think beating up people is the best solution."
"It's not," Young Link sighed, "Come on guys."
He side stepped Mido. The boys blocking the other three ran to catch Mido before he hit the ground.
They climbed up the ladder to the tree house. Young Link sat on the bed. Cat found a stool to sit on. Both Dark and Adult Link sat on the floor which was the most comfortable for them (it wouldn't make much difference if they sat on a stump anyway).
"So, you know the questions. Now, we want straight answers." Adult Link said menacingly.
"All right, I was watching you so I could find you, and I was looking for you because I need your help." Dark began.
"Our help? What do you need us for? Wait, did you bring us here so we could help you!?"
"Cat, calm down. Let him explain before you jump to conclusions." Wolf said.
"Thank you." Dark said, he started again, "My master brought you to this time. He has been tricked into doing Ganondorf's bidding. Worse, the Gannon's were pulled from their time zones when each of you vanquished them, so there are three. They have told my master that they come to serve him, but I know they have darker intentions.
"You see, my master possesses a great power. Like all things in this universe, those that are strong have a counter part. Like me, to the three of you. My master has the anti-force. It was created by the Grand Master of Darkness to balance the out the Triforce's effect on the universe. Though, years ago The Master of Darkness passed on and gave the Anti-Force to his son to guard." Dark burried his face in his hands, "But Master Raku was just a child. And Now I cannot save him. I possess no light."
"So, you need us to help you get rid of the Ganondorfs." Young Link said a matter of factly.
"What's in it for us?" Cat asked.
"You get to go back home with all your friends and relax because you're enemies will be eliminated. How's that sound?" Dark said.
"I'll do it," Cat said too quickly.
"Cat!" Kid said angrily, "How do you know we can trust him. His boss works with Ganondorf."
"He's being tricked by Gannondorf! Not working with them!" Dark shouted. His eyes turned a blood red as he glared. He quickly turned away, a sad look on his face, "I'm sorry. Like you, I have a strong hate for them. Saying Raku is their ally.... it just hurts. He's like my brother.... and... that guy on that pedestal, that's not Raku."
"We'll help you," Kid said. "Right Wolf."
"Good." Dark smiled. "Cause if you wouldn't I'd have to threaten the village."
Wolf gulped. This Dark guy seemed like trouble, but if it meant helping Midna, Zelda and getting home. He'd have to go with it, "Yeah. I'm in."