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NOTES: I updated faster than normal, mostly because I was bored and also because I noticed that for each chapter I write, my hits steadily were declining. I figured that I better get some more action in this story (I apologize if you think that the last 3 chapters were boring, but I had to get the back-story across before I got in to the really good stuff.), even though I was planning it from the moment I started Chapter 4. So this story should get even more interesting as I continue to update it, starting with this chapter. Thanks again to all my reviewers and to the (last I checked) over 240 people who have at least looked at my story! Just a comment about the chapter title: I know what you're thinking; it has nothing to do with the Zelda game of the same name. I just think that the title describes this chapter well. So, please don't sue me! Here's Chapter 6 for your enjoyment.

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Chapter 6: A Link to the Past

Master Hand retrieved the glimmering blade off his desk and offered it to Zelda. She took the sword in her hand and recognized it instantly, yet she couldn't believe it had gotten here with Ganondorf.

"Yes, I see that you know this blade; this, Master Sword. Strange enough, it was lying not too far from Ganondorf when I found him. From what I already know from you and Link and what Ganondorf has told me, this sword was wielded by Link when he defeated him seven years ago, and it allowed Link to travel through time. Since Ganondorf cannot touch the 'blade of evil's bane' as you call it, I have decided to give it to Link, since it rightfully belongs to him."

Zelda glanced again at Link's unconscious form as he said this.

'Maybe we do have a chance after all to win this tournament. I swear, by the goddesses I will work with Link to win this tournament, Father. I won't disappoint you…'

"Zelda? Zelda! Are you listening to me?"

Zelda broke from her thoughts as she looked at Master Hand, drumming his humongous thumbs on his desk.

"Oh, sorry. What was that again?"

"I said that you should get going, it's almost 11:00. It's a weekend, so the usual rule of staying up after hours doesn't affect you. Link should be waking up soon, so I suggest you both leave. I have papers to file and matches to make with Crazy Hand. Good night."

Zelda nodded, and helped the lifeless form of Link get to his feet and practically dragged him out of the office.

Link's eyesight slowly came back to him as he sat up, looking around the room he was now in. By the Triforce symbol wallpaper on half of the room and the soft surface he was now on, he knew that he was in his room.

"Take it easy Link. You've been out a while."

He looked up to see Zelda standing by his dresser, who was apparently looking at a book that contained the pictographs he had taken in Termina.

"Why am I here, where's Master Hand? I remember rushing at Ganondorf, then being thrown against a wall, and then losing consciousness."

Zelda then told him everything that Master Hand had said, but she left out the part about the Master Sword until the end.

"Link, by the way, I was told by Master Hand to give you this."

Then, she produced a blade that Link hadn't seen in seven years, beautifully wrapped in his old sheath, which Zelda apparently had kept before the King sealed it in the basement of Hyrule Castle. Link was speechless, awestruck at seeing it again.

"I thought it was lost when the Hero of Winds defeated Ganondorf?"

"I thought so too, until Master Hand explained that he found the blade about a meter from where he had found Ganondorf."

Zelda then came forward, having the hilt facing Link. He gripped the hilt, and slowly drew it out of the sheath. He balanced the blade in his hand, holding it up to the light above them. It was the same Master Sword, all right.

"Well Link, I guess I'm going to bed. I'm pretty tired from today. I'll see you tomorrow, good night."

As she started to move, Link got up and grabbed her arm sternly, but not too rough.

"Zel…"

"What?"

"…Thanks. For everything, I mean."

Zelda smiled at him and walked out of the room. Link was glad that he at least got a smile, but he was still mad at himself:

'You idiot! All you can say is "Thanks for everything"? You'll never let her know how you feel if you keep this up!'

Link turned his thoughts to Ganondorf's return as he lay on his bed, still wondering how he arrived.

'I still don't understand how he arrived here of all places. I mean, shouldn't he be dead if the Hero of Winds killed him? Well, it doesn't matter how he came here, he's here. I'm sure Zelda and I are going to spend much more time together because of him, and no doubt he's going to try something on us. Wait, that's it! Maybe this is the chance I need to express my feelings!'

Link kept thinking until sleep slowly overtook his weary mind.

As Zelda closed the door to her room, she took a deep sigh as she looked around her own room. It was similar to Link's room, except that she had less space. Samus, her roommate, occupied most of their room to store her emergency equipment, computer, replacement parts, etc.

Marth had told her on his way out of his and Link's room, that Samus had received an assignment to go to some planet named SR388 or something and to escort the Federation scientists there. Even though he was reassured that she would be fine, Marth still looked very worried as he left for his homeland of Altea.

Zelda could have cared less though, as she had the whole room to herself. But the sudden appearance of Ganondorf still troubled her.

'It doesn't make sense what Master Hand told us. He should have died, so why is he here? I guess it doesn't matter much, since he's here regardless. Hopefully, Link won't be too distracted by him while the tournament goes on. I have a feeling Link and I are going to be spending more time together, especially since Ganondorf is no doubt going to try something. Wait, this might be a good thing for me! Maybe I can somehow express my feelings for Link, but I'm still not sure how. Sam's not helping by teasing the both of us, even though she knows how I feel and is just kidding around. She might still be able to help me with this though, but if she can't even admit how she feels about Marth, I'm not sure she can.'

Zelda, like Link, thought about this for a while as she lay on her small bed, but eventually she fell asleep.

Link suddenly woke up in what felt like mere minutes. He looked at his alarm clock, which said 5:00 A.M. on it.

'I know that I won't be able to get back to sleep. What I need to do is go to a place where I can think.'

Luckily, Marth was away this weekend, so Link had no trouble exiting his room without anyone finding out.

After grabbing the Master Sword and attaching the sheath to his shoulder belt, he slowly closed the door behind him. Quietly, he walked down the long hall that would lead him towards the Melee rooms. As he passed the kitchen, he heard a loud noise coming from the cooking area. Not wanting to be found, he hid behind a nearby plant as he waited for the intruder or intruders to make their appearance. He tensed as the footsteps came closer…

…and relaxed as Yoshi walked by him, sleepwalking with a mountain of food in his arms.

'Kirby's going to have to get a lock for their door…' he thought as a slight chuckle escaped his lips.

Once Yoshi started heading back to his room, he resumed his path and finally arrived in the Melee rooms. Heading towards the locker room, he opened his locker as he took off his tunic and put on the silver mail. Putting his Kokiri tunic back on, he grabbed his Hylian Shield and the rest of his equipment (except his old sword, obviously), and headed towards the arena transporter.

Right before he stepped in to the transporter room, he remembered that he didn't NEED all of his equipment if he was just going to relax.

'Ahh, what the hell? It's not like the extra equipment is going to hurt me. I could use the practice, anyway.'

With that, he stepped towards the selection screen and selected "Hyrule Temple". He then stepped in to the transporter, and was teleported to the stage.

When he landed in the middle of the floating stage, he slowly walked towards the far left side of the stage and jumped on top of the roof of the small structure. He looked down at the beautiful landscape of Hyrule. Even though the ground was just a hologram to cover up the ocean below, Link still felt at peace here. Unlike the other stages (except Brinstar) that were actual live locations, Hyrule Temple was a holographic stage ever since the Great Sea buried it in its depths. He took off his shield and laid it beside him, but kept the Master Sword in its sheath. He sat down and crossed his legs Indian-style while feeling the wind blow back his blonde hair, sending his hat rippling in it.

He closed his eyes and started his meditation, thinking about everything that had happened, and what he must do to raise Hyrule from beneath the waves. He had been doing this ever since his first dungeon on his quest to stop Ganondorf, allowing himself to clearly think and to lay out objectives in the challenges ahead of him.

After twenty minutes of meditation, Link heard a footstep behind him. Allowing whoever it was to appear they had stealth on their side, he stayed perfectly still. He then gripped his sword and jumped high, landing on the floor in a ready stance.

"Thought I might find you here. This always was your favorite stage."

Link watched as Roy slowly came across the stage, his own sword drawn.

"I didn't think you would have the guts to face me after the last ass-whipping I gave you."

"That, my friend,was pure luck; last time, I had a bad shoulder"

Link smirked, and brought out his sword again from its sheath. Roy did likewise.

"Come on Roy, let's spar."

"Stock match, 3 lives?"

"Works for me."

Roy grinned at his opponent, and then brought his sword to his waist, facing it in front of him with the tip facing Link. He was gripping it with both hands now. (A/N: Kinda like what Jedi and Sith do with their lightsabers before they duel in the Star Wars movies as a motion of respect between warriors, if you've ever seen them. Who hasn't?)

Link responded likewise and brought his blade to touch Roy's…

Cliffhanger! You people are probably used to it now. You can expect a fight scene obviously next chapter, so prepare yourselves. I also realize that I don't give Zelda her time in the spotlight as much as I should, so that should change soon. I'm still thinking up ideas for my other story, so don't expect that to be up for some time. You can expect Chapter 7 (lucky number!) next week. Please review!