Hmm...not much to say at this chapter, except that, like always, reviews, comments, and critique are welcome!

"Are you awake yet, Brother?"

Link's eyes fluttered open as he regained consciousness. He blinked and looked around. He was lying on a stone floor in an extremely hot room. Gor Coron was standing next to him, along with a couple other Gorons.

"Yeah...I'm fine..." Link muttered as he tried to remember what happened.

"Zelda! The dark magic! I've got to get out of here!" Link shot up frantically. He fell over immediately as his vision blurred. Putting one hand against the wall, he steadied himself.

"Where am I?"

"Why, you are in one of the warmest room on Death Mountain, Brother. There is no better way to recover your strength then sweating any harmful material out of your system!" Cor Goron laughed.

"How'd I get here..."

"I came to Castle Town to deliver the next batch of Hot Spring water. Black fire blocked all the entrances. I saw you lying on the ground near that stuff, we thought you were done for, Brother!" One of the Gorons said.

"Why didn't that fire affect you?" Link asked.

"We Gorons have tough skin and much strength due to our sole rock diet, Brother. But not enough to pass through the fire. Chief Darbus is in the next healing room after he tried to go through it. You were lucky I was able to get close enough to pull you out."

"Yeah, thanks...what about my horse?"

"I managed to get it back to Kakariko Village. I didn't know how to care for a horse, so I left her in the care of a little blond girl who said she knew you. Renado said that it would be fine. She is down in the Eldin Spring."

Ilia...I guess I'll have to go face her...Link thought. Then he remembered. Kakariko Village! This was where Zelda had told him to go!

"Listen...thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it, but I've been given a mission from Princess Zelda, and I need to fulfill it as soon as possible. Would you guys know anything about the Treasure of the Sheikah?

"No brother...a sheikah hasn't been seen for centuries...the Goron Tribe has never really had anything to do with them anyway, other than the fact that we often came down to Kakariko Village, which was said to be home of the Sheikah. It's possible that Renado may know something though."

"Oh...thanks anyway. I have to leave now, so I'll see you guys around, ok." Link said as he let go of the wall and made his way towards the exit. His head pounded with every step. That must have been some serious magic he thought. I've never felt like this before. I'll never make it to Kakariko at this rate.

"Here brother!" Cor Goron said, and he tossed a bottle of Red Potion at Link.

"Thanks!" He drank the potion in one gulp and felt his strength returning. He sighed with relief and headed out the door.

He made it down Death Mountain easily with the help of the Gorons. When he entered Kakariko Village, he was pleased to see that the village was returning to its normal state. The Gorons and Zoras were still around, of course, but the houses had been rebuilt and there were a few villagers walking around and talking with one another. Sure enough, down near the Renado's home, was Ilia, who was stroking Epona's muzzle.

Time to face the music

Ehh, I know. Stupid Ending. Like I said, I had major trouble with this chapter. I dunno, I just wasn't happy with anything I was writing. Anyway, I love reviews, and feel free to message me with anything ideas or things you'd like to see in future chapters.

-Peaches732