Sheik followed the hero. He watched the hero. He protected the hero. But that was what Princess Zelda wanted. That was what Princess Midna wanted. And because of the similarities between Twili and Sheikah magic he could enter the twilight at will. (And by usage of the warp songs, Sheik could leave as well)
However the adventure struck a familiar chord within him, and Sheik couldn't quite shake it. He probably followed the Hero of Time in the past, only appearing to teach him the songs. Some of which this new Link had howled at Sheikah Stones. (It had honestly amused him when he first noticed it)
The battle was all over now. There was no more twilight, there was no more mirror, there was no more Ganondrof and Zant.
But that didn't mean Hyrule was out of danger just yet.
"That audacious, pompous, arrogant–" Zelda growled as she crumpled a letter that came from the neighbouring country to the east.
"Your Majesty, is there a problem?"
Zelda gave out a low sigh. "Prince Aniston – heir to Mongaloth – is a greedy, conniving man. Ever since we met at court when we were children he was determined to marry me. He wants to rule Hyrule under the guise of joining our two countries."
"And you are opposed to that..?" Sheik asked cautiously.
A slight laughter escaped the princess. "Ever since I was a girl. I flat out refused him then, as I will now. However… if any of the counsel sees this…"
Another exasperated sighed escaped the royal lips. "You see, he's promised us gold, provisions, and men if I offer up my hand to him and there's no denying that Hyrule needs all of these things after what Ganondorf has done to us. However," Zelda's tone became more ominous, "there is also a very subtle undertone of what he would do if we were to refuse, and only I can detect it because I know who he is. Prince Aniston is willing to wage another war…"
Sheik looked at the ground. "Hyrule has neither the resources nor the men to win another war so soon…"
Zelda's hand tightened into a fist. "I know…" She said quietly. "Yet I cannot marry him because he will destroy Hyrule from the inside out, but if I don't…"
"Hyrule will be destroyed from the outside in."
"May I suggest something M'lady?"
Both Sheik and Zelda turned towards the newcomer – an older lady who was very familiar with the rooms around them.
"Impaz!"
"Sheik, you mentioned that this new Hero had controlled time in order to complete his task, correct?"
Sheik gave a nod to his adoptive mother. "Yes, he used the Master Sword within the ruins of the Temple of Time."
"Then," a smile appeared on the wrinkled features, "why don't we turn back time? Why don't we change the past to ensure the future?"
"Impaz, are you suggesting what I think you are…" Zelda said with a disquieted expression on her face.
Impaz gave a soft laugh. "No M'lady. We are going back farther in time, one where you do not exist. I'm talking about the time before The Great Betrayal."
Sheik tensed and looked off to the side, fists forming from his hands. He still remembered the horror, the fires, the blood.
"…You want to create an army from those long dead…" Zelda realized. "You want to prevent their deaths so that they live today. You wish to revive the Sheikah."
Impaz nodded. "Yes. Unfortunately, we cannot prevent such a historical event. The king… he was a sceptic when it came to prophecies and dreams. He would never believe us, as he did not believe his own daughter until it was far too late. And even when he did, he required proof."
"So, what are you suggesting?"
"That the Sheikah children get stowed away and hidden until the time comes, and with a few adults to raise them."
Sheik suddenly snapped his head over to Impaz. "But Impaz! That's exactly what–"
The softened featured hardened into a condescending gaze. "That's also exactly why you exist today Sheik. The Sheikah are meant to serve, but we need more than just a man and an old lady reaching the end of her days. We need an army."
Sheik gritted his teeth and tightened his fists as he turned away again. "Ch."
"But that is my idea M'lady. To send both the Hero and Sheik to the past to gather an army." Impaz concluded with a slight bow.
"It appears that is our only option. Sheik, I trust you to finish up the details with Impa and I'll send out a messenger to Link."
"Understood your majesty." Sheik said it took all of his effort to not spit the words.