"So, I guess since I'm still the Gerudo Prince, that makes you officially the Gerudo Princess."

It was early the next morning when the Gerudo Prince and Princess were enjoying each other's company on the balcony, overlooking Castle Town's early birds flock the markets. The prince had new attire, and it made him look more like a king going into battle. Similar to Ganondorf's armor during the Era of Twilight, the only difference besides size was the cape, as it bore the symbol of Hyrule on it. His Fire Rod was different, as it now blue and gold and more ornate in design. Lana just put on her regular attire.

They were a well prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs, pancakes, and orange juice, and neither had in mind of what will happen in the next three days, or, in our world, at the end of next chapter.

"Really?... Can't wait to run on the battlefield with my enemies knowing that the Gerudo Princess killed them."

"Yeah...Good thing Impa coming with us."

"Yea. So when do we leave?"

"It's gonna take us two days to get there, and I don't want to surprise Ganondorf since it could turn out ugly, so we're taking the direct route straight through Hyrule Field. We'll take a medium force, leaving the big one here just in case. Zelda and Link can handle that."

Lana sadly glanced at her lover, but he caught it. "You're worried, aren't you?"

"Yes. This isn't what we did months ago. Ganondorf could...He'll do anything for the Triforce of Power. Worse, he thinks you have it." He grabbed her hand, and raised it to his lips. "I know. But I have to do this. Unless you got a plan."

"It's stupid."

He couldn't help but smile. "We're used to stupid, aren't we?"

"Yeah."

"So let me hear it."

"Okay, my plan is..."

"Wait!" He rose from his seat and left, leaving a confused Lana behind. He returned a few minutes later with a very tired Impa. They sat across from Lana, and she felt a weird feeling in her chest. Impa was scary occasionally.

"Alright, so what's the plan?"

She hoped it would work.

It's been two days since the Hyrulean Army arrived at the Valley of Seers, and now it was just Lana and her troops. Somewhere, Ganondorf was coming.

Lana knew fighting Ganondorf now was futile. Only three people could match him, and neither were present. Granted, there was another, but he was of the past. He already beat Ganondorf, and according to Josh, save the prince's life.

Thinking about it, she wondered which was stronger: Ganondorf or Fierce Deity.

Good question. Hopefully we'll find out.

"General Lana, they're coming."

Over the distance, there was a sea of darkness, led by a mane of red. Ganondorf was here. Alongside him was Ghirahim, Zant, and Dark Link.

Instantly, the blue sky turned to purple as it had when Cia occupied Hyrule. Dark days were incoming, and Lana was the first in line.

She just hoped that her ruse, which will result in defeat, would be a good loss. And she hoped the Golden Goddesses were on her side.

Then she decided to hell with it. "We're seriously outnumbered. I think our best bet would be to run."

Poor Lana. And I have to write this.

"There will be no running today. Not when the Triforce of Power is within my grasp!"

Ganondorf and his army were now beginning to advance to the north, way faster than the Hyruleans could defend. It was bad enough Ganondorf was actually fighting. Yea, he was. You want something, you will fight for it. George Washington didn't sit on his pretty ass when the American Revolution was underway...he sat on a horse...he was at the battle...HE WAS THERE!

At least George wasn't about to commit the genocide of the Gorons. I'm surprised that they still exist, but that's getting off topic.

"I sense a sacred power coming from the keeps. If you squash that, their hope will crumble."

Zant and Ghirahim made their way to the West and East Temple Keeps, respectively. Of course, Ghirahim finds amusement in the Gorons.

"They're desperate to try to help the sorceress escape. I do hope we'll get to have our fun." He giggled himself into his destination before opportunity closed the door.

Zant soon followed, and both villains of the past were trapped. The Gorons rolled in.

'Gotta save these imbeciles.' "Dark Link."

"It will be done." The shadow warrior took command as Ganondorf fell back temporarily. Making the push up the west side of the valley, the West Ruins and West Keep belonged to Ganondorf as he went to Ghirahim's aid. The west door to the East Temple was open, and Dark Link gave the Gorons a spinning surprise. Everything Link can do, Dark Link does better.

The temple's doors opened and Ganondorf's army had access to the higher levels to the east. And Ghirahim had to make amends with the big guy.

"Um...I apologize. I'll fix this situation as soon as I can."

Ganondorf ignored the Demon Lord and looked at the shadow warrior. "Do you expect me to care about some foolish game a little girl wants to play with us?"

"No, Master, but where's the boy?"

Now Ganondorf was shocked he didn't think of his successor. From what he knew, the current Gerudo Prince was the leader of the Hyrulean Army, and according to Twinrova, was on his way along with the Sheikah and some Gerudo whelp. They were late.

"No bother. Go find Zant."

Only if Ganondorf did bother. Reinforcements were nearby.

"My actions have resulted in terrible failure. I'll try to make up for it with my future deeds."

"Hmph."

Ganondorf and company have taken the Temple Keeps, extinguishing the sacred power of the Valley of Seers. Now Lana was vulnerable.

She was about ready to give up when she heard the voice of the most skilled Hyrule Warrior.

"Lana, do you need our help?"

Impa was here.

"Impa! Thanks for coming!" Impa simply nodded before disappearing. When she reappeared, she was in four places at once.

"Sheikah are trained from birth in secret arts of war. These monsters will not win." The 30 year-old woman...women advanced to attack the monsters.

Lana only wished she would hurry up. The skirt was getting very uncomfortable to her. And she had to resist doing some touching.

Ganondorf simply wasn't pleased when he defeated Impa. It wasn't what he was expecting. He has faced many Impas, and despite them being significantly older than this incarnation, they weren't a breeze.

"You have defeated a phantom double. You must be proud."

Neither have the past Impas been so mischievous and...was she laughing at him? Oh hell no. No one laughs at the great Ganondorf!

"A double? Heh. You act as if I've never used that trick myself."

"Your tricks are like a Pepsi: flat as hell. Then again, you wasted so much time on hair."

This Impa is very different indeed. One moment she's serious, the next she's playful. He hoped Twinrova and Agahnim didn't keep her around Joshua too much. Or was this her true personality?

Good thing Zant kept Ganondorf on track. "Defeat the real one and the doubles should vanish. Impa will lose her composure if we threaten Lana. Then she'll reveal herself."

"That's not a bad idea. Good thinking, usurper."

Zant had the best happy pose ever.

"Not that I care. Defeat those Impas."

Zant had the best sad pose ever.

It took some time, and a lot of bragging from Impa, but she was finally defeated. Defeat didn't mean shut up to Impa.

"Everything is set. Lana will escape, even if it means I will not."

Ganondorf didn't care for her words, as he could smell the Triforce of Power. He was so close to what is rightfully his. He led the charge up the pyramid, and his goons did the dirty work as he stood at the steps leading up to the summit. He didn't rush. He wanted to relish this moment, for the first time in history, the Triforce of Power was to be his after he took it from another bearer. He was so close twice, and he believed the third time is the charm. He deeply breathed in, and slowly exhaled.

"Showtime." He slowly walked up the stairs, and as his eyes spotted Lana's he could smell the reek of fear. She should be afraid. Very afraid. He gave her a evil grin as they stood face to face.

And as if an extremely funny joke was told, she began to laugh. Not snicker. Not giggle. Not chuckle. Laugh is an understatement.

She was clutching her stomach, dying with laughter. "Oh my goddesses, you are hilarious." And throughout the battle, Lana would stop laughing, but that serious face of Ganondorf's would but her back to a fit.

She couldn't do it.

"I'm...I'm so sorry I can't do this. Just take it." Out of nowhere, a golden light began to make its way towards Ganondorf. Some of you are probably thinking, "Don't be a fool," but, pitifully, Ganondorf has a one track mind. So imagine how he felt when he saw this.

"The Triforce of Power is mine to possess!"" He reached for it...

BOOM!

"Damn." He slid back a bit, regaining his footing, when the smoke cleared from around him. In the place of Lana stood the Twilight Princess of old, her mirror floating beside her. Ganondorf was bested by one of former adversaries, "You think you can stop me?"

Midna smirked. "Yep." She flashed out her hand, and her hair turned into a fist, and struck out at Ganondorf. Another fist came towards him from the mirror. He shielded himself with his sword, but the the girl was very strong with her abilities.

He was impressed he was even being pushed back a bit. "Impressive for a Twili girl."

"Thanks. You can call me their princess... Now go!"

Ganondorf thought that last part was for him, but as he would find out after the Twilight Princess ceased attacking and disappered seconds later, it wasn't.

The girl was gone, and so was the Triforce of Power. He looked at the battlefield below, and behold, there she was, trying to escape. Wait, that meant... He noticed the girl stood in place, and he watched. Interestingly, there was two of them. He didn't know Lana had a twin.

HOLD UP!

"What? More doubles? How hard must it be to capture ONE LITTLE GIRL! CHASE THE GIRLS! DO NOT LET EITHER OF HER GET AWAY!"

Zant and Ghirahim took on the one in the east as Ganondorf advanced towards the western Lana. Dark Link was somewhere, but the warrior knew that Ganondorf battled alone.

Once he found his Lana, she was already at the Magic Circle, but faced the Demon King as if she was prepared for battle.

"Looking for this, Pork Face?" Raising her right hand, the Triforce of Power brightened the area, and Ganondorf was mesmerized. Lana laughed, though not like the other. "You want it, well here's the deal, The Emperor of Sands, the Goddess Chosen Son, King Ganondorf Dragmire, son of King Arthur Dragmire."

He hasn't heard his last name or titles in centuries, since he was the Gerudo King. How did she know it? Only the Gerudo would know! Man, he is off his game today.

"Surprised? You should be." With a twirl, the girl was enveloped by a pink light, and when he could see again, the Gerudo Prince stood in front of him. It explained everything.

"I must admit, you are probably the only person who has tricked and surprised me more than anyone I have ever seen."

"I studied you extensively over the past 19 years."

"Flattering. Now what's your offer."

Josh look onto his right hand before glancing up at Ganondorf. "Let my friends leave, and let's settle this the traditional way. Winner takes Power home. Cia won't interrupt us this time."

"Fine." Ganondorf was evil, but he was also noble. Although a word wasn't spoken, Joshua felt Impa and Lana leave the battle alongside the remaining Gorons. Taking his weapon out, neither needed the rules explain. Gerudo fights were like swords fights, but always to submission, or in extreme cases, death. Neither king was going to submit, and Josh didn't plan on death. His only wish was he had the Master Sword.

Oh, did I mention that they didn't cross swords?

Ganondorf began their second battle off by tossing a ball of energy. Yep, you can't have a Zelda game, canon or not, without this!

Josh reflected it, trying to make it go faster. It did when Ganondorf hit it back, and Josh was too slow.

"ARRRGH!" He stumbled, but got back up. The next round last much longer, and Josh was about to believe he could win. After all, the faster the ball, the stronger the effect of getting hit.

Too bad Ganondorf had an alternative.

The Demon King could see that the boy was using the Triforce's power to keep up. "Doing well, successor, but how do you handle THIS!" Once the ball returned to Ganondorf, he swiped it to the side, missing Joshua by a yard...and hitting the bystander watching.

Josh turned and saw the ball make contact, but he didn't know who. Until the dust settled. It was the only one who would always, despite their "hatred", have his back.

"Impa!"

He ran towards her, checking for vitals. She was breathing, but it was slow, just like her pulse. He turned around to Ganondorf, ready to fight the Demon King, but then realized his mistake. He had walked away from battle. He had forfeited. So instead of rushing at him, Josh simply glared as he sent the Triforce of Power to the Demon King. "You're a monster."

"You studied up on me very well. Know that the rise of my empire is because you were weak." Ganondorf walked away towards his comrades.

'All that trouble...but it was worth it. HA HA HA! Now I just need the remaining two pieces.' He smiled at his opponent, who still stared at him. Ganondorf decided to give him a sneak peak.

"HYRULE CASTLE IS OUR NEXT STOP!"

And with that, Ganondorf and his army was gone.

It's been an hour, and Josh was able to get Impa's vitals to normal. Now he just simply watched over her, wondering if Ganondorf was going to attack later or was doing it now. This left him to think about other things.

How did they pass him? According to the soldier, Ganondorf was here. No way should he have circled around them. He could only find two conclusions.

One, someone had told Ganondorf they were coming. This allowed him to retreat and wait.

Two, which was most likely, they were set up from the inside. Ganondorf was behind them the whole time. The fact that Impa and Josh was gone would leave Zelda only defended by Link, but despite his title, Link could only handle what one man can do, plus a little buff. If he got separated from Zelda, it was over for both of them.

Wait a moment.

Zelda's coronation is tomorrow. Agahnim definitely wanted it to be tomorrow. He firmly pushed it to be tomorrow. But why?

Ganondorf might attack tomorrow. Zelda will be in her coronation.

Wait another moment...tomorrow is TODAY! Zelda is getting coronated in a few hours. Great Din!

Josh now understood almost everything. Agahnim was working with Ganondorf. It makes perfect sense. But another thing crossed his mind.

Rova Twin.

He was sure that name was familiar when he heard it. But now everything was clicking into place, he figured something out.

Telma was the only Castle Town Gerudo. He would know. She's the only one permitted to be there.

Besides, there's only one Gerudo allowed in the castle without restriction. Him.

Going through memory lane, he thought of the name. "Rova Twin. Rova. Twin. Rova. Oh..oh no!"

He couldn't believe he was fantasizing about the Gerudo hags Koume and Kotake, who, when fused together, becomes Twinrova. How stupid was he? He let the orange and blue haired woman into the castle, if Agahnim didn't do it himself. They were behind everything that happened on Valentine's Day!

He was so deep in thought he didn't notice the Sheikah was staring at him. "What did you figure out? You got that stupid look on your face."

"We're in trouble. We've been set up."

"How?"

"Agahnim. Rova Twin aka Twinrova. They're Ganondorf's goons. And Zelda and Link are in trouble."

"Crap. We can't help?"

"You're too weak. I'm readjusting to having Power stripped from me again. I sent Lana to the forest. We might just have to sit this one out." Impa got into a sitting position, and leaned on the prince's shoulder for support. He welcomed it, and held on to her.

"Link and Zelda are our only hope."