All three Spiritual Stones …Finally, they're ours. It'd probably be a good idea to go back to Castle Town. Supplies were running low and these stones could stand to go back to the Temple of Time. And if I'm not mistaken, there's a festival in Castle Town. Despite the princess being missing, kingdom morale can't afford to fall. This might be just what we need. However, before we go play, we had work to do. To the Temple of Time.

"Wow," Luna stood in awe of the temple, "Looks like this place has gotten a little love since we were here last. You think it's because of the festival?"

"It's possible," I agreed, "Do you have the stones?"

"Yes, I do," she opened her bag and placed them gently on the stone table in the middle of the room, "See? Safe and sound."

"Well done, you two," Impa joined us, "It's been quite some time since I've seen them up close."

"Impa," I turned around, "You're still here?"

"I've been waiting for you to return," she sat on the steps, "I don't have the kind of power it takes to take on the likes of Ganondorf. Even if I had the power of all the sages backing me, it wouldn't be enough. Two pieces of the Triforce in his hands is a dangerous thing. Going in there without a plan would be pointless and bringing any of our knights in there would be leading them to a slaughter. He has us cornered and the people are so blissfully unaware of the gravity of the situation."

"Because this isn't their fight," Luna offered her some comfort, "It's ours. The guardians of the Triforce coming together in one final battle royale for who gets supreme control of it. It's sad that it has to be this way, but it's the only way he'll learn."

Impa sat back in awe, looking Luna over, "You've changed quite a bit in your travels, haven't you, Gerudo princess?"

"Please," she insisted, "It's just Luna. The Gerudo princess died in Kakariko Gorge along with a horde of bokoblins she trained."

"Luna, then," Impa nodded, giving her a little smile, "Shira would've been proud of the young woman you've become. Especially given that you've had ample opportunity to wipe out the Hero of Time for Ganondorf, yet here he stands. You've become his attendant, no?"

"No," Luna shook her head, a little break in her voice, "Because he's not the only Hero of Time."

"That's right," I agreed, "She is, too."

"How do you figure?" Impa wondered.

"Impa," I sat with her, "Did you know about Luna? The last time we spoke?"

"Know what?"

"It's us," Luna explained, "The Sheikah legend you told us. Link and I are the twins born under the full moon. See?"

She put her right hand in Impa's, showing off the pulsating glow coming from her skin. And my left hand reacting the same way. Impa jumped a bit, "It's true…"

"She's just as much the Hero of Time as I am," I assured, "She's done some things that I know she's not proud of, but she's tried to make them right. And succeeded. She's come a long way since you last saw her and I couldn't be prouder."

"I've heard stories of a mysterious girl helping Hyrule," Impa stared at Luna's hand in disbelief, "But I never thought she'd be you."

"Righting my wrongs," Luna clarified, "It needed to be done."

"In that case," Impa thought, "I suppose I owe you an apology, Luna. It's likely for the best that Shira was the seer and not me. Did she ever tell you her final vision?"

"No," she shifted a bit, "All she said was to go with Ganondorf, so I did. Otherwise, I would have gone with you, Impa."

"We needn't worry about the past now," she settled her, "Now, do you two plan on storming Ganondorf's castle?"

"Yes," I promised, "We're leaving at first light."

"Understood," Impa let us go, "You have preparations to make. Rest up and replenish your supplies. Before you leave tomorrow morning, stop by the tavern."

"We will."

"Go on," she sent Luna and me off and the two of us headed out.

After we got our room taken care of at the tavern, Luna and I split to do some shopping. We were good on the bombs, but our potions were low. Luna's endurance was amazing, but her energy only came in short bursts. I should get some stamina potions for her. Something in my gut was telling me to get some magic potions, too. Just as I came out of the magic shop, I found Luna at one of the stalls in the town square.

"Hey," I joined her, "I thought you said you were getting arrows."

"I did," Luna stared into the stall, lost in a trance, "But then, I saw that."

A bright purple bow sparkled on the back wall, displayed as a top prize for anyone that can hit the targets. I wiped the drool off my sister's chin, "It's beautiful. There's no doubt."

"Beautiful?" she gasped, "I'd marry it if I could! I need that bow, Link. I need it now. How many rupees to play this game?"

"Fifteen, I think," I checked the board.

"Move over, sweetheart," one of the bigger guys pushed Luna out of the way, "This isn't a game for little girls. You'll get hurt like that."

Luna's eyes turned red. Understandable, "You don't think I can shoot a bow?"

"Look at this, boys," he nudged some of her buddies, "This little girl is trying to be all tough."

"Hey," I tried to stop him, "Leave her alone."

"Better yet," Luna decided, "Let's make it interesting."

"Interesting, huh?" he smirked, "What'd you have in mind?"

"If I hit the targets," she bargained, "I get the bow and I get to kick you in your shin as hard as I possibly can. Sound good?"

"But when I win," he reached out to her face, "I get a kiss. Deal?"

"Fine," Luna rolled her eyes, "Give me a bow."

"Here you go," the man running the stall gave Luna a small bow. By the looks of it, she was insulted.

"Link," she grumbled, "This bow is rigged. The arrow is weighted."

"Can you do it?" I wondered.

"Of course I can," Luna grinned, "Watch."

"This is going to be good," the big guy chuckled under his breath.

She took a deep breath and lined up her shot. A little high than what would she normally would. But with great ease, it hit right in the center. Clearly, he underestimated her. Luna looked over at her stunned opponent, "Well? Your shot."

The guy started getting nervous, "Sure. Yes."

He lined up his shot. And missed horribly. Luna's grin only got bigger, "Nice shot."

"Well done!" the vendor took the sparkling bow down from the wall, "Congratulations!"

"Thank you," Luna beamed, glaring at the guy, "I'd like to collect now please."

"I, uh…" the guy tried running off on her.

"Excuse me," she grabbed his arm, "I believe I was promised to kick you in the shin."

"Why do you want to kick me?"

"I got personal issues," Luna shrugged him off, "But give me your leg."

"Uh…" he stretched out his leg, giving a preemptive wince, "Go ahead. Do your worst."

"I didn't say it was going to be now," she pointed out, "I'll kick you in the shin whenever I feel like it."

"When are you going to kick me?!"

"You'll know," Luna ran her fingers over her new bow, "This really is a beaut."

"With your new bow," the vendor gave her a new, glowing quiver, "You'll need some new arrows, too. These are enchanted. If you ever need more, you can buy some from the shop!"

"Thank you," Luna slung it over her shoulder, making the other guy flinch. She was getting a twisted sense of joy out of this, "Come on. We should get going."

I followed Luna back to the tavern and the two of us called it a night. We were both pretty tired and a long morning awaited us. Our room was comfortable, though. Being the Hero of Time definitely gave me some perks. Having the best room was one of them.

"Hey, Link," Luna spoke softly, "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure," I rolled over, "What's on your mind?"

"Did you mean what you said?" she wondered, "To Impa earlier?"

"Absolutely," I assured, "You're just as much of the Hero of Time as I am by now. You can wear that title proudly, too. You're definitely not the Gerudo princess anymore."

"Thank you, Link…" Luna's voice shook, "For everything."

"You're welcome," I smiled, "Good night, Luna."

"Good night…"

I shut my eyes and drifted off to sleep. The next morning, I woke up in our room by myself. I guess Luna went for a morning run. Nevertheless, I wish she would've told me. I would've joined her and saw what all the fuss was about. And…she took her bag, her bow, and her quiver for resistance…Right? A piece of paper was left on her bed.

Link,

Good luck with Ganondorf, but I'm sorry.

I can't go back to that castle. There's way

too much for me to handle. Please…Understand.

Thank you, brother. Maybe we'll meet again someday.

You and me back in the Lost Woods. I'll get the moblins

out of your house and get going.

-Luna

No…I ran downstairs, hoping I wasn't too late. Impa was sitting at the bar, waiting for me, "Impa!"

"Link," she stopped me, "What is it?"

"Have you seen Luna?" I tried to catch my breath.

"No," Impa wondered, "Why?"

"Because," I still didn't want to believe it, "I think she's gone."