"What is it with Zoras and ice?!"

"What is it with Gorons and stupid food problems?"

"...Point taken."

The team of six and their troops, mainly Gorons, were in a cave overlooking Lake Hylia during the Era of Time. The three Sages were leading the group, and the three Sheikahs were in the middle. The enemy base was in the Water Temple, which happened to be underwater at the moment. Princess Zelda was housed there.

"Princess Zelda...No, she would never attack us of her own free will."

"I don't know, Impa. She's one stupid girl. She probably still plays dress up."

'Ouch, Impaz.' "I highly doubt the princess is involved. Prince Josh did believe that the witch is behind this."

"Most likely. Now where's Fish Sticks? No matter, let's fry the boneheads!"

The forces along with the Sheikahs jumped from a cliff and surprised the Dark Forces. The Sages were nowhere in sight.

"You don't think-"

"Of course those young whippersnappers went ahead. We probably got to rescue them!"

"Princess Ruto is the only one who knows how to get into the Temple. We must protect her and the others as well."

"You and your damn service. Just like that ass of a father you had. Sometimes I wish you were a teenager."

The three quickly dispatched any enemies in their way as they made it outside the cave. Somehow, Zelda broadcasted her voice across the area.

"HYRULEAN SOLDIERS! CEASE FIGHTING FOR THE UNWORTHY, AND FOLLOW MY ROYAL COMMAND!" That really hurt the troops morale, but now Impa was a believer.

"First Darunia, and now this? This is obviously not the real Princess Zelda!"

"Did I raise you to be dumb?! Of course it isn't!"

"We must confront her, Lady Impa. If we find her, I'm certain we will find the Gate of Souls." 'And the bastard using my name to their evil devices!'

"HELP!" The three looked and saw two Lizalfos surrounding Ruto.

"There! We must save her!"

"Bet Fish Sticks wants someone to carry her also?" The Lizalfos were beaten and Ruto was freed.

"The only way into the Water Temple requires we open the floodgates. Which should be opened by now. Let's go!"

"Not even a thank you?"

Ruto ignored the elder. "Come on now! Time is ticking."

'Well, excuse us, Princess.'

Once again, Ruto left ahead of everyone. "Sheik, make sure the princess is safe."

"Yes, Impa."

"HEAR ME, SOLDIERS OF HYRULE! FLEE FROM THIS TEMPLE! DROP YOUR WEAPONS, AND TURN BACK!"

Impa shouted to the troops. "Don't be deceived! This is not our Zelda! Anything she says is a lie!"

"The enemies are coming, Impa."

"We must protect our allies. They can take care of the floodgates."

Sheik and Ruto made it to the Lakeside Keep as Darunia finished with the last of the enemies there.

"What took you sooo long?"

"Well, excuse me-"

"Don't your dare use that phrase with me, you stupid, dirty, rock-headed fool!"

"I apologized for the kidnapping. It wasn't my fault."

"Hmph. Apology not accepted." Ruto walked over to the lever and lowered the floodgates.

The water lowered, and the Water Temple was exposed at last. "The floodgates are open. Now we should be able to enter the Water Temple."

"Very well done, Princess Ruto. Now then, let us mount an attack on the Water Temple."

Impa, Impaz, and the newly arrived Saria saw the Water Temple uncover.

"If someone is masquerading as Zelda, I will expose and eliminate them."

"Now that's my daughter! Let's go!"

"Wait. We need to find the Lens of Truth. Link hid it in here some time ago. I'll go underwater and find the Lens of Truth. We can meet up later." Ruto dived into to lake to carry out her mission.

Saria shrugged. "So bossy."

Ruto dove up in the Central Hall inside the Water Temple. "Getting in was easy. Now I just need to find the Lens of Truth itself." She looked around the area, before stopping at a ornate chest. She opened it, and...

"Here it is. The Lens of Truth. This is exactly what we need. Thank you, my love."

And the doors to the Central Hall closed with Ruto and the Lens of Truth inside.

"Oh, of course. I feared they were planning to trap me in her, and they have." She heard banging from outside the keep, in the direction of the Water Temple's entrance.

"Ruto! Are you in there?"

"Sheik? Yes I am here! Go and open the floodgates inside the temple! Doing that should free me. You'll have to search out the keeps with the floodgate switches. Understand?"

"Ok. We'll have you out soon!"

Ruto turned and saw monsters coming inside the keep. Most entered before the door closed yet again.

"Oh well, looks like I have to get dirty again. Let me show you why I'm the Princess of the Zoras and the Sage of Water! Focus Spirit!"

"Alright then. Sheik, search the west side. I'll search the east. Sages and mother, guard the entrance. I fear whoever's behind this will have a backup plan."

"I HAVE CAPTURED YOUR ALLY! IF YOU WANT HER TO REMAIN SAFE, LAY DOWN YOUR WEAPONS!"

Now this angered Impa. "What kind of coward takes hostages? You insult Princess Zelda's very name!"

Sheik destroyed any monster in her way during her search for the switch. Of course, you know why. Playing the Song of Storms, she summoned lightning that struck anyone in her way. She eventually found the Southwest Room, filled with enemies.

"I shall put you in tune." Rising into the air, she played her song as harps surrounded her and attacked the monsters. When it was all said and done, the keep was clear.

"My floodgate is clear." She lowered it, and the water on the east and west side of the Temple was drained.

"I'm entering a keep now. Give me a second." Charging her blade with her magic, she swiped it in a horizontal motion and cut through the monsters. She took out any remaining ones and cleared the Southeast Keep. She drained the water in the middle of the Water Temple, and the path to Ruto was cleared.

Sheik charged towards the southern gate to Ruto's prison, and eliminated the monsters protecting the door. She opened them, and saw a tired Ruto surrounded by five Bokoblins.

"Hey!" The Bokoblins turned and the last thing they saw were flying daggers.

"Ok. Here's the Lens of Truth. I'm so tired. I'll leave the rest to you. Good luck!"

'Not even a thank you.' "Impa, we can defeat the imposter. Meet me outside the keep."

There wasn't a door. The two looked around, and no door was found. The returned to the starting point outside the Central Hall.

"How are we going to get inside if there isn't a door?"

Sheik pondered for a moment. "Aha! The door must be hidden. The Lens of Truth could expose it!" Sheik held up the mirror, and the door shined brightly before disappearing. The keep was open. Inside, the gray-colored imposter of the Princess of Hyrule.

"Sheik, let me handle this."

"But...alright."

Impa entered the keep and watched the floating Dark Zelda, hands over her heart and eyes closed. Small orbs of light circled her before forming her rapier. She lowered and grabbed her rapier, ready for battle. She gave Impa a cold glare. "I have no idea how you broke my spell. But no matter. You leave me no recourse. My loyal servant, King Dodongo! Come forth! Burn these fools to the bone!"

Back to Impaz, Darunia, Ruto and Saria, the elder Sheikah relayed the last few weeks to them. She even answered a few questions from Ruto about Link.

"Well, if he's a hottie, I must see him. I'm going with you back to your Hyrule. And you two are going also. Someone has to carry me and make sure I'm safe."

"Tell them, sister! Now what's that rumbling?"

The ground rumbled as a giant ball rolled in. The ball uncovered, and a black skinned King Dodongo was revealed.

"Good thing I got bombs. Now let's bomb a Dodongo!"

"Shame you couldn't protect me, Impa. I thought you were my friend. I was wrong."

"You're not Princess Zelda!" Impa began to swing her sword, but yet was blindly attacking. Just like she did against Joshua.

Zelda easily dodged her attacks. "So unfocused. Are the Sheikahs just this weak?" She shot several Light Arrows into the air, and they rained on Impa. The explosion from the arrow bombardment caught the Sheikah off guard, and she had a few cuts and bruises.

"Impa! Focus! Don't rage like fire, but calm like water."

Impa heeded Sheik's words and began to focus. She even sheathed her sword. She posed as if in prayer.

"Impa?!"

"Aww, look who's given up. I shall end you right now!" Zelda created a Light Arrow and aimed at Impa. "Goodbye, Impa." She fired...and missed. "What?"

"Right here." Zelda turned and saw Impa, encased in a blue light. She smirked. "Now we'll see who's weak."

'Impa just learned Focus Spirit! How?'

Zelda tried her best, but Impa was too strong and too quick. "Sorry to say this..." Impa sheathed her blade and threw it up. Catching it she finished her sentence. "But excuse me, Princess." She swung the sword out the sheathe and hit the Princess. The battle was over.

Sheik ran inside as both Sheikahs stood, watching Zelda rise again. Sheik took out and aimed the Lens of Truth at Zelda, and a light blinded the two warriors.

When it faded, the Sheikahs saw the wizard Wizzro. He was terrified. "How did you see through my disguise?"

Sheik handed Impa the mirror. "You can't be Zelda. Because..." Pink light surrounded Sheik as she spun, once again blinding Impa. When that light faded, she couldn't believe her eyes.

"I am Zelda."

"Princess Zelda! You're alive!"

"Impa, forgive me for not telling you. Matter of fact, this was your mother's idea." She faced Wizzro and gave the same cold glare Wizzro gave Impa when he was Zelda. He scurried out the Water Temple as if his life was on the line.

Given Zelda's mood, it probably was. They princess and guardian walked up to the Gate of Souls. "Let's close this gate together." Hands stretched forward, they formed a small yellow orb and pushed it forward. It closed the Gate of Souls.

"Ah, so you decide to show up, young lady?"

"Hello, Impaz." The Sheikah and the three Sages entered the room. "Princess Ruto, Saria, and Darunia, forgive me for my deception. But it was necessary."

"No sweat. Plus I hear Link is a 15 out of 10. Which is better than that 10 out of 10 Gerudo. We'll join you, Princess Zelda."

"Thank you. But I fear..."

Impa held her hand up as her Gossip Stone shined. A voice came through it. "This is Link. The Era of Sky is clear."

"Link?" Ruto grabbed the stone from Impa and cleared her throat. "Hello, Link."

"...Who is this?"

"I'm Princess Ruto."

"...Hello Princess. May I speak to Impa?"

Impa took the stone from the blushing Ruto. "Hi Link. We're done here as well. Hey, got a question."

"Yea?"

"Did you know that Sheik was Zelda?"

"...You're kidding me. She was with us the ENTIRE TIME? WHERE IS SHE NOW!"

"Ok! Thank you. Now where's that prince?"

A third voice escaped the stone. "Good morning."

"Are you done?"

"That's next chapter, Impa!"

As the two teams waited on Josh and Lana, Link and Zelda was going to trade stories of their adventures. But it was mostly about Ruto learning about Link's life and adventures.

"Oh, that was very brave, Link! You showed that monster who's the big guy!"

"Thanks once again, Princess Ruto."

She turned red. "Oh, just call me Ruto."

"...Alright then, Ruto."

Zelda was mostly quiet, and insanely jealous. Ruto was all over her man, and Link just couldn't help himself. For all he knew, he was talking to Ruto.

"Excuse me, Ruto. I'm going to find Impa."

Ruto ignored her. "So what happened after that?"

'Well, excuse me, Princess.' Zelda walked around the lake, and eventually heard music. Following it, she found the Kokiri Sage playing on a wood ocarina. The song gave her the feel to bust out dancing.

The girl noticed her audience. "Princess."

"Hello, Saria. What are you playing?"

"My song. I call it Saria's Song."

Zelda, being the bearer of Wisdom (or at least was the bearer of Wisdom), loved to gain knowledge of her country's history. "Did the Hero of Time learn it?"

"Yea. I taught it to him when he was a child. He used it to calm Darunia down. He even started dancing!"

"I felt like doing the same. I have my own song too."

"Can you play it? You could teach me yours, and I'll teach you mine's."

Zelda smiled at the girl. "Sure."

One more left! Twilight Realm is next!

Now on the subject of Focus Spirit, we've seen three cases of it. Impa, Volga in Chapter 14 (I didn't tell you that he did) and Ghirahim. I figured that emotions could be a factor to it. Rage is for Fire, which pertains to Volga, Impaz, and Josh as all use Fire magic. Calm is for Water, and Impa, Saria, and Ruto uses it. Light (Link and Zelda) will probably be based on Hope. Lightning (Groose, Agitha, and Lana), no clue. Darkness (Cia, Zant, Wizzro Ghirahim, and Midna) will be based on evilness, except Midna. She is the Twilight Princess, so Darkness is her magical affiliation. Ganondorf's won't be based on emotion, since everything he does is based on power.