Well here we are at Chapter 6. Link and Metabee have become fairly good partners in the short time that they've been together as a team, and everything seemed to be going great. But as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end eventually. How? Well you'll just need to read on to find out.

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Chapter 6- A Very Dark Day for Hyrule

Two days later, the weekend had finally arrived. And prior to this, Link's Father got off work early on Friday to take Link to get his Medafighter's license. So Link and Metabee were now an official medabot and medafighter team. But on Saturday morning, Link woke up suddenly to Metabee shouting in his ear. "Yo Link!" He called, "Don't you have school today?" "It's Saturday you dummy," Link mumbled through his pillow, "We don't have school on Saturdays." "Oh, ok then. Sorry, you can go back to sleep now…" The medabot apologized as Link tried to go back to sleep, but couldn't. So Link hazily rose from the bed and checked the clock, and it said 10:00. "Hmm," Link mused, "Since it's 10:00 on a Saturday, Sheik is likely just getting up like I am." Link shrugged it off and left Metabee alone in his room while he headed for the shower to clean up. About twenty minutes later, Link was all cleaned up and ready for the day as he headed for the living room. When they arrived, he found the whole family sitting down on the sofa watching TV. "Morning big Bro," Aryll, who was still in sleep clothes, greeted," How'd you sleep?" "Pretty well, until a certain medabot woke me up by shouting in my ear." Link narrowed his eyes at Metabee. "Hey, don't look at me," He defended, "How was I supposed to know that there's no school on Saturdays?" The others chuckled as their Mother spoke up, "By the way, there are some waffles on the kitchen table for you." Link smiled as he eagerly made his way for the table and began eating the delicious delicacy. However, there was also a letter on the table next to his plate. "Hey Mom," He asked, "What's this letter for?" "I don't know Honey, but it was addressed to you from the school." She replied.

Link opened the letter and began reading.

"Dear student," It started, "As you know, there is a project you have been assigned in History period called 'People from around the World.' And as stated by your History teacher, Ms. Nabooru, you and your family will be opening your home to one person for one month and will he/she be attending school with you during that one month period. To further complete this project, there is an enclosed sheet of questions to ask this person about their home, their family, among other things. Also enclosed in this letter is a letter from the student that will be staying with you.

Best regards and good luck,

Mr. Rauru, Principal

"What's it say son?" Link's Father asked as Link finished reading. "It says that we'll be having a guest from out of the country stay with us for a History project I have." "Cool," Aryll exclaimed, "Who will be staying with us?" Link opened the letter from the student and began reading:

Howdy friend,

The name's Jedediah, Jedediah Shenandoah. I'm seventeen years old and from the good ole United States of America, in the state of Texas to be more precise. I also look forward to stayin' with y'all and can't wait to meet face to face. I also have a medabot too, his name's Casey Jones, or Casey for short. He's a steam locomotive type with a great personality and a true blue friend. Again, can't wait to meet y'all and tell you about the wonders of the States.

Jedediah

"Cool," Aryll commented, "I can't wait to meet Jedediah." "He sounds like a nice boy." Their Mother added. Link's Father simply nodded as he sipped his coffee. "I was wondering when I would get this letter," Link thought, "But Ms. Nabooru did say it would be sometime near the end of the week." And it was right about then that there was a frantic knock on the door. Link rose from the table and answered to find Sheik out of breath and Nin-Ninja close behind. "Sheik? What is it?" Link asked as he guided his friend inside. "Turn…to…channel…27…" Sheik gasped as he collapsed on the floor to catch his breath. "Why? What's on channel 27?" Metabee asked curiously. "Just do it." Nin-Ninja worriedly answered as he tended to his medafighter, "You will not like what you see." Link's Father then turned the channel for all who watched to gasp in shock. "This just in," The reporter started as people in the background were running in all directions, "As you can see by the people behind me, and the marching heard in the background, there is a massive army of skeleton monsters marching its way through the city and nothing has currently stopped them. Witnesses report that they are headed for the Governor's office, but the cause for this phenomenon is still unknown, and we will do our best to get to the bottom of it." The reporter then turned to find a man run for the camera and snatch the mike from her hands, "Everyone, you must leave the city. This army is unstoppable, and they're spreading everywhere. Leave your homes, bring your families, and flee Hyrule!" It wasn't much longer before one of the skeleton monsters took the camera and smashed it, breaking the connection to the station and ultimately to the TV. "I don't believe this." Link's Father worried. "That's not all," Sheik added as he rose from the floor, "My Mom sent me a text saying that they are currently trying to move the Governor to a safer spot. But because of the panic in the crowds, it's almost impossible." The entire family was now in a state of worry; not only for themselves, but for all of Hyrule.

At the Governor's office

The calamity inside the building was just as bad as outside, and everyone was in a state of panic. "Governor Nohansen," Ms. Impa inquired, "What are we to do? We can't step outside, which means we also can't escape the coming army." "I understand that Ms. Impa," The Governor responded, "But what do you suggest we do?" Ms. Impa sighed, "I don't know." But she then had a very troubling thought. "Sir, where is your daughter as of now?" She asked. "Zelda is still at the house I believe," He answered, "Why do you ask?" Ms. Impa took a deep breath, "Sir, I fear for your daughter. Not as your Secretary, but as a Mother with a child of her own. And if I know my son Sheik, he and his medabot are likely warning their friends to flee as we speak. I request that you call your daughter and tell her to flee as well." "How are you bringing my daughter into this? She has nothing to do with the problem at hand." Governor Nohansen shot back a little defensively. "But Sir, I fear if that army takes over Hyrule city, they may use your family to get you to do their bidding." Governor thought hard in silence, despite the noisy crowds outside. Ever since his beloved wife died ten years ago, Zelda was all he had regarding family. "Sir," Ms. Impa added sincerely, "If you love your daughter as much as you and I believe you do, it's the only way to ensure her safety." Governor Nohansen closed his eyes. "Ms. Impa, make sure that no one enters this office during the call." His loyal Secretary nodded silently as she stood watch outside the door. The phone rang once, then twice, and then a third time before there was an answer. "Hello?" Zelda asked. "Zelda? This is your Father." He started. "Daddy? What's going on? I'm watching the news right now and it says that army is headed right for you." "I know that," He returned, "But Listen to me. I need you to leave the house and get as far away from Hyrule City as you can." "But, why?" Zelda asked, "What's going on?" "Zelda, there's no time for questions." The city leader calmly but firmly said. "Zelda, my sweet daughter, just do it and know that I love you more than I could possibly express." "Daddy, please." Zelda cried. "No, now go and be careful." Zelda's Father returned. There was the sound of small sobs over the phone. "Ok, I love you Daddy." Zelda finished. "I love you too." Governor Nohansen finished with a tear in his eye. And it was right about then that the phone line was cut off.

"Dad, what are we going to do?" Aryll asked worriedly as she held onto Kitty. Link, his Mother, Aryll and Sheik all gazed at him. "We need leave before that army comes. Everyone pack only necessities." He simply answered as he and everyone else started filling small backpacks with needed items. While everyone was still packing and getting ready, Link on the other hand couldn't get his mind fully into the task as he packed in his room. And after a while, he felt a presence. He looked around to find no one there, not even Metabee. The next time, he heard someone call his name softly. He turned to find a ghostly figure that looked exactly like him. He had the same facial features and blond hair Link had, but had a forest green tunic worn on top of white leggings and long sleeve shirt. He also had earth brown boots and gauntlets and a Kokori-style cap that he read about in History. "Who…Who are you?" Link asked the specter. "Do not fear; I am your ancestor." He responded. And it was right about then that Metabee walked into the room and gasped at the ghostly image of Link. "Wha! Link, what's going on?" He asked, a little freaked out. "Do not fear me Metabee, for what I have to say concerns you as well." The Ghost calmly answered at the beetle type. "Hey, how do you know my name? Have we met before?" Metabee then asked, but the Ghost simply ignored him. "You have heard of the terrors that now threaten your city and loved ones?" He asked as Link nodded. "Then you know that something must be done about it." The specter version of Link finished as he as he pointed for Link's left hand. The teen raised it only to gasp in shock at what he found. It was a symbol consisting of three triangles, with the lower right being darker in color. "That mark is known as the Triforce. And you have a piece of it within you, known as the Triforce of Courage." The ghost explained in his soft tone. He then pointed for Metabee and supernaturally opened his medal hatch, much to Metabee's disagreement. Link looked at the opening only to gasp again as Metabee's medal glowed softly and as the etched symbol of a Kabuto Beetle transformed into the same mark Link had on his hand. "History is repeating itself," The ghost continued, "You are the ones destined to defeat the great evil that takes over your home." "But, why us?" Link asked, but was cut off. "My time is short," The ghostly copy of Link concluded, "You have my blood running through your veins. You will make many allies that will aid you in your endeavor, and you will face many evils, known and unknown. And learn many things about your country's past. But do not fear, for I will guide you, my descendant." He then closed his eyes and phased out of existence as the medabot and teen were left to look at each other and then gaze at Link's mark.

Link then closed Metabee's medal hatch and put his backpack on his back and left the room in silence as Metabee followed. Link looked up to find everyone else ready to leave. "What took you so long?" Aryll asked impatiently, "You know that we don't have much time." "Mom, Dad…" Link started, still staring at the new mark on his hand, "There's something Metabee and I need to do." He then showed the mark on his hand at the family and friend as it glowed a little brighter. "That's… that's the Triforce." Sheik stammered, "But, how did you- "And I got the same mark." Metabee added as he turned around and popped the medal hatch. Everyone got a little closer to find the same etching on his medal. "Metabee and I need to stop that army. You go on ahead and leave." Link continued solemnly. "No, we're not leaving without you." Aryll sobbed, with Kitty stepping a little closer to her for comfort. "We have to go Sis." Link replied. "We have a Metabee-bopping to dish out," Metabee added, "And we'll show the leader of that army what for." The rest of the family stayed silent. "Then I'm coming too," Sheik piped up after a minute, "You and I are best friends Link. So if you have to go, then I go too." "And I shall do my best to assist you in any way possible." Nin-Ninja added. Link and Metabee glimpsed at each other and then smiled at their friend. Link then walked up to his Father, who looked him in the eye, and then put a hand on his son's shoulder. "Then go," He smiled, "I knew the time for you to step out on your own would come soon. And don't worry about us, we'll be fine." "We have Kitty to protect us after all." Aryll chimed in as she wiped a tear from her eye. "Don't worry guys," Kitty meowed, "I'll take care of the family. You go on to the city and teach that mean old army a lesson." The boys and medabots nodded as they started out the door and on to the beginning of their adventure.

Well things just got more serious. Link and Metabee learned of what they had to do; and like the great friend he is, Sheik and his medabot Nin-Ninja agreed to help. The action can only begin picking up from here, that's all I can say. Reviews are greatly appreciated.