A/N Well, we're getting close to the end of the story. And As always, I encourage you guys to write reviews. I'd like to know what my audience thinks. Either way, Enjoy.

Chapter 16: The Rift

We quickly go through Arbiters Grounds, it wasn't that hard I mean there were some mini skeletons, and some sand worms. Other than that it wasn't that hard, and we soon entered the boss room. Well it would have been one, but the boss had already been beaten. From what I had been told, it was a huge top half skeleton of a monster of some sort was brought to life by Zant. (Whoever that was.) Link had to beat it using his top thingie. Apparently during the fight, there was sand everywhere. However, I couldn't see any sand anywhere. The only thing in the room was a very tall and large cylinder with strange markings on it.

"So, how are ye getting up?" I ask looking up and down, sizing up the obstacle in front of us.

"Well you guys can take turns riding the spinner and I can bring it back down." Raven suggests.

"I don't know…" Link says, looking at the item in question. "Are you sure you guys can ride it?"

"I don't see why not." I answer.

"Shouldn't be too hard." Ruin says

"I'm not a big fan of spinning." Sunny says turning green

"Well, I'm a big fan of spinning" Says a muffin holding Naxo.

"I think I'd prefer my chances with Raven…" Burst says also turning green.

We soon decided how everyone was going up. Raven quickly flew Sunny and Burst up the cylinder. Then Link, Ruin, Naxo and I took turns riding the spinner. I have to say it's not as easy as one would think. Not only do you have to balance while you're spinning (which it hard even when you have a tail), but you have to know where you're going and when to stop or else you'll keep going. Then you fall off at the top and you have to do it all over again. In case you were wondering, that happened to me.

Twice.

We eventually all go to the top, though. I decided to go last, my head was spinning at trying it two consecutive times in a row. When I finally got to the top I just laid there on the floor as I the room around me slowly stopped spinning.

Raven then sat next to me, "Are you alright?"

I give her a hard look but made no effort to respond. I was starting to feel the eggs wanting to come out

"Sorry, standard question."

I just manage a sigh and close my eyes again. How in the world did Link manage to beat this thing? I try to get a look at Link, I see him and his cheerful self, talking to the others. Most likely retelling the fight with the boss.

"Think you can stand?" Raven asks standing up and offering me her hand.

I give the red-head a faint smile, and give her my hand. Raven quickly lifts me back to me feet.

I look at Raven, she looked like she wanted to say something. Her usual smile replaced with a frown, "Raven, are you alright?"

She never had a chance to answer my question, because soon Link called us.

"Hey, Snow! Raven! We're going. It's almost sunset! Didn't you want to get to the grounds before then?"

Raven's head looked up quickly, her face soon showing a smile, "Right!" She looked at me and grabbed my hand, "Come on, we're almost done."

I couldn't help but smile too, she was just acting so cute.

(Later)

"So, now what?"

I nod my head, "I don't know, Sunny."

"What are you doing, Raven?" Ruin asks looking over at Raven who was next to something that looked like it held a circular object.

"Checking something…" the bird replies, clearly preoccupied. "Naxo, I need you."

No response.

"Naxo! Quit making sand castles and get your sorry ass over here!"

We all watched in awe as Naxo quickly got up from his castles, and skipped over to Raven.

"Does she always act like that?" Burst whispers in my ear.

"Not for a long time. Raven usually avoids swearing because she thinks Unleashed will come out."

"Who?"

I shake my head, I guess we forgot to inform Burst about this, "It's a long story. You might find out someday."

Burst huffs, but doesn't ask anymore.

"Okay, guys! Come over here." Raven calls. We all gather to where Naxo and Raven are standing.

"We have to do this quickly. Naxo can't keep the rift open for too long. So, when it opens we have to go in quickly." Raven pauses for a second. "Before we do this, do any of you not want to come?"

I looked around to see how the others would react to her question. The only one who seemed to want to take the offer was FireBurst.

She finally spoke up, "Raven, I don't think I want to come. Can Naxo send me home?"

Raven looks at Naxo, he nods. "I can, but it will take away from the time I can open the other one."

"It's alright." Raven says "Thanks for coming with me, Burst. It was nice not being the only girl in this group."

Naxo quickly makes the portal underneath Burst and she falls through. It all happened so fast, no one had time to even be shocked about where the portal came from.

"Alright Naxo, get the rift open."

Naxo nods again, his face turning serious. "Hold onto your hats kiddies."

We were soon engulfed in darkness, I felt my body ripping apart and turning into small black squares. This observation only lasted for a few seconds, because everything soon went black.

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Time watched as his son went back into the realm of twilight. There was a soft smile on his face, as he saw the girl whom he shared his burden as the Hero of Time with. The hero of old soon sensed a wild presence.

"You just missed them." Time said not looking away from the spot where Link and the others disappeared.

"And you did nothing to slow them down?" the Hero of Time could tell the owner was struggling to hold in his anger.

Time then turned around and faced the uncontrollable side of his son. He looked like he had been to the underworld and back. He was covered in bandages, his clothes looked torn, and his iconic hat was even missing.

"You are not allowed to go there, young Feral." Was all Time said.

"You have no power over me, you old bastard." Feral lashed, anger obviously showing on his face.

Time sighed, he didn't want to fight his own son. 'All I have to do is delay him until Link and the others get back.' The hero then faced Feral, brandishing his blade.

"If you can beat me in battle, then I will allow you entry."

Feral evilly smirked, and also took out his blade, "Bring it on, old man."