A/N: At this point no one is reading this except for me, but that's fine. Writing a Link x OC story is risky at best, but there is lots of Link x Midna coming up. I adore Midna, please keep that in mind, and I love the thought of her pining for him despite their different worlds. There will be a lot of her in the fic, sassy as ever.

"I just have one thing to ask of you, before we leave."

The young hero nodded as he placed his sword in its holster, "Yes?"

"I want to return to my village and retrieve my mother's bracelet."

It was dawn. I'd had a restless night, even though I was the one sleeping on the bed and Link on the floor (his choice, not mine. Believe me, I was against it). The symbol on my arm was prickling terribly. That and I felt like crying until I ran out of tears.

"That's fine." Link replied, not looking at me. He seemed very focused on overlooking his shield.

"Hey! Listen! Hey! Hey! Listen!" Navi was circling his head. Link rolled his eyes and followed the fairy out of the cave. Clearly they were to have a private conversation. I decided to pass the time by braiding my long hair over my shoulder. At least I could remember how to do that.

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LINK'S POV

"You said you were going to teach her to fight!" Navi said, perky as ever, "Aren't you gonna do that now?"

I shrugged, "Can't. Realized that not long after I said it, that I've got only one sword and shield. Need to get a second."

"Why you so keen on teaching her anyway?" Navi asked, "You usually just save damsels, it's your thing–"

"She's not a damsel, Navi," I insisted, "She's something...else."

I could tell she was agitated, "What does that even mean?"

"I'm not sure yet."

"Stop being so cryptic!"

"If you must know," I turned to her, "I've been having these... you know, these dreams."

"Right, you told me that. Before. You said you'd seen her, and she held your hand and there was light..."

"Yes, but I've had a second one," I said in a half whisper, "I dreamt that I was fighting a shadow beast."

"Not abnormal."

"No, but I was with someone. It wasn't just me fighting them off. I had someone helping me."

"Who? Was it Midna? I bet it was. I bet you always dream about her!"

Why did Navi always think I had a thing for Midna?

"Not Midna. This person and I, we were back to back. Using this to our advantage. It wasn't until it was over that we finally saw each other."

"And...?"

"And it was her. Hanna. She was the one fighting with me. Her sword was not like mine, of course, but just as strong. She was...I don't know, a warrior of some sort..."

Navi zipped around my head for a bit, "Verrrrry interesting."

"Yeah, I thought so," I chewed my lip, "I hope it's not just my head messing with me."

HANNA'S POV

I slipped the bracelet onto my wrist, feeling the cold silver against my warm skin. I was fortunate to not be burning that morning, which was noted by Link as we left the ruined village and started on our way. He had an air about him that suggested he had done this sort of thing before, only many, many times.

"What town will we pass through first?" I asked him, knowing he already had the answer in mind.

"Kakariko Village," Link replied simply, "There's an inn we can stay at, I know the owners."

"Is it far?"

"Very."

I nodded, "Fine by me."

It really was on the other side of the world, or so I felt it was. We walked for hours, sometimes conversing with each other about our surroundings. We passed through a beautiful wooded area around mid-afternoon and stopped to eat and rest. It was here I asked Link a question that I wish I hadn't asked.

"Why were you hiding in the mountains alone?"

His blue eyes lifted from the sandwich he was eating and looked at me with slight irritation mixed with sadness. This was something he didn't want to answer. But I wanted to know. I'm selfish sometimes.

"Because I failed my last mission."

"What mission was that?"

"Why do you want to know?"

"Because if you're some great hero, why are you hiding from everyone?"

Link glared at me, "I was never a hero."

"But you told me yesterday you were the Hero of Time. The one who saved Hyrule."

"I was awarded the title, but I am not a hero, Hanna," Link said darkly, "Don't ever confuse yourself about that."

I frowned at him, "Angsty today, aren't we?"

"Hey," Link was irritated now, "I am helping you, for free. Don't insult me."

"Okkkk," I raised my hands "Look, I just want to know why you were hiding, when Hyrule still needs you."

Link sighed, "Hanna..."

We heard a rustling in the bushes. Instinctively, Link stood up and grabbed his sword. He waited, following the noise, to see if there would be a second. There wasn't.

"Who's the broad?"

I nearly jumped out of my skin and so did Link as a creature appeared behind us. From what I gathered it was a female, given the feminine curves, but she was unlike anything I had ever seen before. A stone headdress, bright orange hair and crimson eyes. Who had red eyes, really? She did, and her body, covered with dark markings, hovered near Link's.

"Midna, you scared me half to death!" Link snapped at her.

So, her name was Midna, and Link knew her. As if things couldn't get weirder, she turned and smirked at me, exposing one fang. She only had one?

"Long time no see, I thought I could smell you," Midna said, giggling as she hovered over both of us, "How long have you been in hiding, Mr. Hero?"

Link avoided her gaze, "A better question is why are you here?"

"I was bored, in the neighborhood," the floating imp folded her hands behind her head and rested on them, "That, and when I heard tell of a man in green near the Bamoor woods...I had to catch the shadow of a woodcutter in the neighbouring village to get here. Not easy, you know."

She was playful with him, almost flirtatious. I wondered about the nature of their relationship. I was curious about their history. Not that I had any real reason to be, I'd only just met Link yesterday.

"Now then, answer my question...who's this?"

"Her name is Hanna," Link said promptly, "She's a friend from Bamoor."

"Oooh," Midna swooped down and our noses nearly touched, "Did YOU kill everyone back home, then? Everybody heard about the big 'ol fire. It's a mystery, a whodunnit–"

"Midna," Link was impatient, "Enough."

"Oh come on? You didn't miss me?" The last part was easily supposed to sound like a joke, but Midna sounded more serious than she likely intended. I took note.

Link ignored her remark, "I'm taking Hanna to the Great Deku Tree for help."

Midna's tone continued to change from playful to almost jealous, "Is that so? Never been there myself. Our adventures were a little different, weren't they? I hope you remember them."

"I remember."

"Cute matching outfits you have, they're just to die for," Midna looked me up and down in a way that made me very uncomfortable.

And then she was gone, leaving me staring at the empty space where she once was.

"Uh…who was that?" I asked.

"One of my travel companions," Link explained, clearly embarrassed, "She and I met when the Twilight fell over the lands, many years ago….she freed me from prison. I was…well, I was a wolf."

"…sorry?"

"Literally, I became a wolf, but that's another story. Come on, we should get a move on if we want to make it before sundown."

"Oh for the love of the twilight," Midna appeared again, rolled her eyes, her voice booming, "Can anyone else call bullshit?"

I immediately looked to Link, who fell very stern, "Midna."

"It's not like I don't know what you're trying to do here, Link. Please. Rescuing maidens, even if they're plain, at best–"

I scoffed, "Why? Cause I've not got a giant block of stone on my head?"

Midna's eyes flashed, "You take that back, you little bitch."

"MIDNA," Link snapped, "Hanna, don't answer anything she's–"

"You know, it's funny, old pal, old 'buddy'," Midna said, waving her hand about as she rose into the air, "When I got my real body back, you said nothing to me. I practically dangled myself in front of you. Remember that?"

Link sighed heavily, "You're doing this now…"

"Well, FRIEND, you disappeared for a fucking YEAR and I was pretty sure Ganondorf had you fed to his beastly bros, and then all of a sudden you show up, here, with this little skank…yeah, I'm doing this NOW."

"MIDNA. I have to help this girl. You might recall that's what I used to do."

Midna rolled her eyes.

"Now we have to get to Kakariko Village before the sun sets, and if you want to behave you're more than welcome to come."

"Oh, how NICE of you, to invite me on your little trip! I should be SO HONOURED!" Midna's voice was oozing with sarcasm, "How sweet of you, oh wonderful, muscly, sexy hero!"

Link drew his sword, "I'm warning you."

"You wouldn't hurt me."

"You don't know that. I've changed."

"Clearly," Midna gave me another once over, "Well, even though you've been an abominable twat, I suppose I could help you out, because even though I'm mad at you, I am interested as to what this girl needs help with so badly..."

I went to roll up my sleeve and Link stopped me, "No. You don't have to prove anything, Hanna."

"You've changed alright," Midna said, almost sad this time, "Well, no matter. I'm tagging along since I was invited. Hang on tight, kids, you're in for a bumpy ride."

"What-"

Midna's orange hair turned into a giant fist, engulfing both Link and I within it, plunging us both into darkness.