Note: As some of you have heard, since i posted that authors note, i fell ill. It became so bad, that i was hospitalized several times, for several days each. I ended up having to drop school during this, due to they wouldn't except my absences, and were just going to fail me. This being my senior year, infuriated me, so i left. I am now pursuing getting my G.E.D(Yayyyyyy -.-) Oh well. It's been tough. And ive missed writing. As soon as i began to feel better, i got and wrote to some of you who had put in reviews, wondering if i would ever return. Well i'm HERE! and without further ado...Chapter 8 is now up for reading! Thanks for your patience, and please REVIEW! Ill try to reply to them as much i as i can now.

P.s: I have tried to get ahold of my editor..and it seems they have disappeared...so..the position is up for grabs again! Send me a P.M if your interested!

Chapter 8

Link easily guided Epona threw the forest, dodging trees and turning corners sharply, as they sped on threw Faron Woods. They hit the bridge and Link slowed his pace, thinking of seeing everyone again. They came up to Link's house as the last bit of sun faded, the forest becoming quiet, except for the crickets and rustling of leaves overhead.

"We are stopping here till morning. They are probably on edge, no need to go in there while they are ready to kill anything that walks threw. Midna came out from under his feet sighing.

"Whatever. It's your village. Do as you please." She folded her arms pouting. He looked at her confused.

"What is your deal?" He seriously did not understand the imp at times. She smirked and floated up to the door.

"While Zant takes over your world and the twilight world, your concerned with when the right time to walk in to a small village is!? Prioritize, idiot." She disappeared through the wall, and Link climbed up the ladder , swinging the door open.

"Fine, Ill go now. I just like to be considerate, instead of being a Bitch!"

Midna stared at him stunned. She hadn't realized she would really strike a nerve, but the boy had come storming through the door, not extremely mad, but irritated. He stormed out again and jumped from the ledge not bothering to use the ladder. The word he had used burned her like fire, every inch of herself crumbling in. She knew she was being hurtful and snobbish. But why should she care if she had hurt him, a stupid light dweller? She floated outside for a minute, watching him stalk towards the village, disappearing from view. She trembled feeling cold. Although she was a mere shadow, she could feel the warmth of his presence when he was near. He burned bright, brighter then any of the other light idiots she had encountered. The more she thought about him, the more she began to feel sorry. The way she had used his friends and that girl s bait to lead her to the fused shadows. He was just a pawn in her getting her throne back. She sighed heavily, and went towards the village. She knew where he had been by the relief on peoples faces. He seemed to have already gone through the entire village. He heard a shout, and noticed him up by a house across a small steam. A big man beckoned to Link with open arms, Link tiredly walking into them, giving him a hug. He's tired, she noted to herself. She could see it now. The way he held himself, as if his arms and legs were about to fall off. As if they were heavy as lead. They turned to go into the house and she went in as well, staying out of sight from Link. She watched as they talked, then the big man led him into a room with a circular platform in the middle of it. The man left the room, passing her as she clung to the shadows in the hallway. She watched as Link began to raise his shirt, pulling it over his head. Midna's eyes grew as she took in the shirtless boy. Muscles weren't a big thing in the Twili realm, knowledge and power were. But as she saw the definition in his arms, from holding the sword and shield, from blocking and holding his own so far, and from the ranch work he had done before all of this. She could see in his stomach where he head missed a few sword blows from enemies, and a few nics and scratches lined his sides. As she studied him, she began to feel her stomach churn, and her cheeks redden. He's not bad looking, for a light dweller...,Midna muttered in her thoughts. As he began to change his pants she turned away, panting loudly. She couldn't ACTUALLY be attracted to him could she? It was all because she started feeling sorry for the idiot, and now she actually thought she...Liked him?! She shook her head and zipped away, going back to his house.

Link Hopped onto and Epona, and spurred her forward.

"MIDNA! We're Leaving!" Epona bolted through the tree's not waiting for a reply. Links eyelids were heavy with tiredness, his entire body seeming to want to collapse. He didn't know if he could make it all the way to Kakariko without falling off, but he would try.

He would show her he cared about this world. About Ilia and Colin. Malo,Talo,Beth, even her own stupid world. He heard a something move behind him, and he turned to see the shadowy figure of Midna, sitting on the back of Epona, messing with one of the saddle bag straps absentmindedly.

"Decide to join me?" He smirked. She turned to look at him, her red eye burning with some emotion he could not place.

"Yea. Sorry for teasing you." She turned back to playing with strap. What the..Did she just apologize?, Link stared at the road, wondering what she was thinking. Every muscle in his body was tense. There was no way he was going to fall asleep now that his mind buzzed with that one sentence.

Beth jabbed her finger at Talo.

"YOU ARE ALWAYS, making Colin feel bad! Your just a BULLY! You do nothing but take credit for other peoples actions!" She towered over the boy as he helplessly nodded in reply.

"Your r-right Beth. I'm s-so sorry Beth. Ill try H-harder Beth!" He stammered, his face bright red. He just wanted to be the cool one. Not that pipsqueak. He then stopped, and stood up straight, pointing back at her.

"You LIKE HIM!" He started cracking up. She widened her eyes, blinking rapidly.

"W-w-What!? Like HIM! That's absurd!" She got a dreamy look in her eye as she clasped her hands behind her back.

"I like Link. He's brave, and cute, and strong, and-" the ground shuddered below their feet, cutting Beth off. They looked at each other confused. The ground shook again, not stopping. They turned their attention to the entrance to the village. A rumbling noise began to form, growing louder as the ground trembled harder. From around the corner came their worst nightmare. Atop his enormous boar, sat King Bulbin, his fat beady face determined. Behind him on smaller pigs sat his some of his posse, charging towards them. They both gasped, and Talo started fumbling backwards, turning and running from the beasts. In front of the Shaman house, Colin was drawing in the dirt with Malo, forming Malo's new business idea. Colin stood as the thundering Bulbins turned the corner, turning to look at Beth and Talo. Beth stood frozen, her green eyes fixated on the oncoming monsters. Colin started to head for Renado, but then stopped.

What would Link do.

One simple thought. One simple idea. Colin spun and tightened his hands into fists. Without a word he ran past Malo, running for Beth. Malo watched with awe as Colin dashed out in front of the bulbins, grasping Beth's shoulder. Beth snapped out of it as his hands gripped her shoulder, turning to gaze into his eyes. It was just a second, and then he was turned facing the King, pushing her away. She ran to the side, pressing against the Canyon wall. It was just for a second, but Beth had seen it. She had seen his eyes, blazing with power and strength, that only someone like Link could posses. There was a word for it. What was that word..

Courage. Colin's eyes gleamed with Courage.

Link had seen them. He had seen the Bulbins stampeding into Kakariko just ahead of him. He urged Epona on, gaining speed. He came in at full speed, dust everywhere. Chasing them down. He stopped for one second as he heard someone call his name. He turned to see a shivering Beth, huddled next to Malo.

"They have Colin. They took Colin." Her lip trembled, and her eyes were wide, terrified. Link nodded and charged on, heading out to the field. As he reached it, He first noticed the towering wall of twilight. He could faintly make out the outline of a castle behind the discolored wall. Then a flash of red caught his eye. Over to his right sat King Bulbin. He had a giant wooden pole attached to his saddle, and at the very top a red cloth was tied to create a flag. A splash of yellow adorned the pole, and Link squinted to make out what it was.

"Link..Colin..He has Colin on the flag." Midna whispered next to him, her voice filled with concern. Link brushed it aside, not noticing it or speaking on. What she said was true, Colin was tied to the wooden Pole, halfway between the king and the flag. They met eyes and Link drew his sword. King Bulbin smiled, bringing out a horn, and letting out a long call. More bulbins on boars appeared, charging at Link. He stuck his heels in Epona and charged.

Colin's eyes fluttered open, and a sigh of relief ran through the crowd. They all sat in front of Eldin spring, Link in the center with Colin in his arms. Colin looked at Link, his blue eyes in a daze.

"Link..Your here. Is everyone..Ok?" He groaned, closing his eyes as he shifted a little in Links arms.

He opened them again and looked around. Talo knelt grinning, nodding at him, then next to him was Beth, she gave a small smile, tilting her head to the side, a small blush in her cheeks, and next to her was Malo, a small smile playing at his lips. He closed his eyes smiling.

"Good." He glanced up and looked at Beth again, trying to sit up a little, failing. He sighed and frowned.

"Beth..I'm sorry. You know..for pushing you. Are you mad?" She shook a head, smiling bigger, a few tears gathering in her eyes. Colin smiled and nodded, looking back up at Link.

"I..I think I finally understand." Link gave him a curious look.

"Understand what bud?" Colin closed his eyes, taking a deep breath.

"I understand what my dad meant when he told me I needed to be stronger, like you , Link.." Link's face softened, looking at the crowd. Everyone had their eyes fixed on him. He looked back at Colin.

"You don't need to be stron-" Colin shook his head, and Links stopped.

"He wasn't talking about strength, like lifting stuff. He was talking about being brave." He lifted his hand, his fingers stretching towards the orange sky. He tightly made a fist, and then his arm fell to his side again. He gave a small laugh.

"Link..you saved me didn't you?" Link nodded, not saying word. Colin nodded, looking back to the sky.

"You...You can do anything." Link gave a chuckle.

"Not everything Colin. I'm not that good bud." Colin's eyes turned sharply to Link's, hope filled in them.

"You can do something to help the Gorons in the mine too, cant you?" Link's face became serious. He nodded.

"Ill try Colin. Ill do my best." Colin nodded back, and let out a small sigh, going limp, his eyes fluttering close. Everyone gave a small gasp, and Talo hurriedly rushed to his side, taking his arm and trying to pull um up. Renado approached slowly lifting the passed out Colin from Talo's back. Renado and Link looked at one another, and Renado nodded, turning to head back to his house, the kids following. Talo gave one last look over his shoulder at Link, and then turned to catch up with everyone.

Midna came from his feet, and smiled.

"They sure look up to you, that boy most of all. He shows potential. He's wise. Us twili find knowledge a sign of power. He would make a good Twili." Link smiled at her, nodding.

"He makes an even better Light Dweller." Midna smirked playfully hitting his shoulder.

"We have a fused shadow to get, mutt. Or did you forget?" He looked at her, frowning. His mind went back to what she had said earlier. Something about her entire demeanor had changed. She was actually being nice, and...friendly.

"No.." He said glancing towards the mountain that towered over the village.

"I did not Forget."