The final battle between Hyrule and Ganondorf is here! This chapter will lead up to the fated battle between Link and Ganondorf. The next one will have the heroes fighting the villains, and the last will have the Ganondorf vs Link and the Ganon vs Link/Zelda.

Then there's the epilogue, then completion.

But there's one final character that shall be reintroduced, because I felt he never got his moment, and I love this character. I'm bringing him later than originally planned, but I glad I could bring him back.

Edit: Yea, I forgot Young Link...easy mistake.

Chapter 31, begin.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Why are we here, Josh?"

"Because we'll need him."

Josh and Midna were in the outskirts of Kakariko Village, at a small, isolated house. At the moment, Zelda and their army were either fighting or very close to Hyrule Castle. If the two were to look towards the castle, they could see a giant sword sticking out from it, and it was surrounded by swirling clouds.

It was hell.

"Midna, I need for you to go."

"What?"

He moved his eyes and it almost scared her. She hadn't seen that look since...Link. He almost looked like the Hero of Twilight.

"Protect Lana. Please."

She put her hands on her hips and gave a lowered stare and her trademark smile. "You still care for her? What happened to the 'Gerudo philosophy'?"

He made the same gesture. "It is still here. But she's my friend." He squeezed the princess. "Please?"

"Fine." He let go, and she began to walk away. "But Josh?"

"Yeah?"

She returned the hand to her hip. She turned her head to look back at him, winking his way "Don't keep a girl waiting. Especially this one." She summoned a Twilight portal, and vanished.

"General, she's gone." The door opened, and Josh walked in.

The place was small, but it fitted the large man. It had the necessities, but the eye candy was the weapons and armor.

"It's been some time, Gerudo."

Josh sat down at the table, and the man sat across from him. The homeowner gave him some tea. "Yes it has, warrior. I'm surprised you haven't fought yet."

"Kakariko has been quiet."

"Good."

Josh and the man quietly sipped their drinks a few times before the man questioned the king's appearance.

"We're going to Hyrule Castle. If we defeat Ganondorf...when we defeat Ganondorf, this war that Cia started will be over."

"Oh..."

"I know you don't want to participate. I understand. But...Without your power, which I'm immensely impressed with, our chances are lowered. I still believe that we can win, but I'll do anything to increase our chances."

The man nodded. "That's fair. But I won't do it."

"Then I hope I wouldn't have to do this."

"What?"

"I'm not asking you any longer. Now I telling you. That's me telling you what's your Oath to Order. Every soldier swears to it. You did as well."

The two men stared at each other, Josh awaiting the man's answer. The man stood and tied his hair into a ponytail. "I ask for pardon of my crimes then."

Josh smiled. "Already granted. And I have a bonus."

"What?"

"Lana is dying, as her soul has been used to summon too much magic. If the goddesses can do it, her soul will reunite with Cia, or maybe give her strengthen her own soul. That's the only way I can save her."

"Which means?"

"General Volgan, or Volga, if you help me...I will bring back the one you loved back. You loved Cia because she reminded you of her when you two were... younger."

"..."

"Volga, you loved Cia. I'll bring her back."

Volga pondered this news. He walked over to his spear, and for the first time in ten months, picked it up. "Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Volga turned back to his red armor, and gripped the helmet. "You're gonna need a ride."

"Indeed."

"Ganondorf has stolen Hyrule Castle from us. We will not let him do the same with Hyrule!

The enlarged Hyrulean Army had gained ground on the western and northern sides, although no keeps were in their name. Both Links and Zelda led part of the force near the Fairy Fountain, and Lana and Midna led the northern force. Ganondorf was still hiding, but he didn't wait for the Hyruleans to come to his doorstep. He sent the guards.

"Battling two dragons would be reckless. Defeating them individually is smarter. Lana, Midna, take care of the northern one. Link, Young Link, and Impa got the southern one. Ordon Unit, Fi, and I will gain some keeps. Darunia and Josh should join us soon."

"Aye aye, Princess!"

The five did their best against the dragons, but combined with the monster army, it was hard to fight them. However, Zelda and the warriors of Ordon Village had better success, capturing the Fairy Fountain, the Central Keep, the West Rockface Keep, and the North and South Field Keeps.

It would be just minutes later before things start looking dire. For Darunia had arrived with another task.

"There's a weak spot in the West Field Keep. A Bombchu should break through easily. I think...this is where King Dodongo broke through during a previous battle."

"Darunia, have you launched the Bombchu?"

"Yes, Your Highness. It's heading for the Central Keep now."

Zelda grasped her forehead in annoyance. "Fine. Ordon Unit can handle it. We're still fighting the Argoroks."

"Well, stop complaining, Princess. Calvary is coming." In the dark distance, Zelda saw an orange glow heading towards them.

"Josh?"

"Yep, I'm the star in the darkness. Why?"

"Aim for the Argoroks."

"Oh, we will." The glow got bigger as it arrived at the battlefield, and it was revealed to be a dragon. It looked familiar to Zelda as it passed over the south side and headed back north.

"AAAAARRRRRRWWWWWWWW!" The southern dragon cried in pain as it fell to the ground, surprising the two Links and Impa, who were watching the dragon leave a path of fire on the monsters in the area as it headed north.

"Miss me?" The Sheikah, the current Hero, and the Hero of Termina looked towards the fallen dragon, and there stood Joshua, standing victorious.

"Never been happier to see you, Your Majesty."

"Same."

"Good. Now let's save Hyrule."

In the north, the Argorok there never got to cry out in pain. It died right as Volga crushed its neck.

Lana and Midna were surprised he was living and helping them before he explained everything. But they didn't have time for conversation. A Bombchu needed protection.

"Get. Out. Of. My. Way!" Groose swung his huge blade, knocking the monsters out of the way. Fi, Darunia, and other four Ordonians were right beside him, slashing and hammering the monsters he didn't hit. They were in the middle of the field, slowly moving towards the target keep. The Dinolfos were really pushing them to the limit.

Even with Focus Spirit, the enemies were tough. The duo only gained little ground since Darunia powered down. They weren't going to make it anytime soon.

Until Volga came.

The dragon knight expertly killed his former lizard brethren, without breaking a sweat. Groose simply stared before Fi hit him.

"What?"

"There's a significant increased chance we can make it to our destination. I suggest we move."

Groose looked at Pipit, the accepted leader of the five. "Ok." Pipit moved the troops forward, and the Bombchu kept moving. Volga didn't completely erased the problem, but he did speed them up. It was only a matter of time before the Hyruleans blasted the damaged wall with the Bombchu.

"The Bombchu managed to open a hole! Hurry! We have to press on!" Pipit and his followers stormed into the West Field Keep, capturing it almost instantly, as the blast and the debris took out some monsters. They were soon joined by Lana and Midna, who took the West Rockface Keep in the north.

Darunia started to dance. "We can actually win! We got this!"

Too bad he would regret those words. For trouble has come.

Coming out the Castle Keep was Ganondorf, the Demon King.

"Ganondorf himself has entered the fray! Everyone, keep your focus!" Zelda looked to Josh. "We need to capture the Castle Keep."

"I'm on it. But where's the other villains?"

Impa looked towards the Castle Keep. "Twinrova, Dark Link, Agahnim, and Vaati. Where are they, indeed is the question."

"Doesn't matter for now. Impa, take care of Zelda. Link, you...Princess, your boyfriend is a fast one. You're going to enjoy him."

"Shut up and go."

Josh walked outside the keep, apparently telling Young Link to stay with Zelda, and called for some troops to follow him.

"Alright everyone, we're gonna-"

ZAP!

"HOLY SH-"

"DODGE THE LIGHTNING! GET TO THE CASTLE KEEP!" It was hell for the warriors as they dodged the lightning bolts. Ganondorf really was getting creative with his schemes lately.

'Bet Link is having hell getting to Ganondorf. Hopefully the capturing of this keep helps.'

Luckily, Josh and all of his troops made their way to the east side of the keep, taking down the guarding monsters. They tried to open the doors, but it was sealed shut.

"Everyone, move back." The warriors did as they were told, and Josh prepared a huge fireball. "Here comes the-"

BOOM! The entire gate was blasted off the hinges, crushing any monsters in the way. Josh and his troops entered, and only one person was inside.

"Aww, Your Majesty. Care for another dance?" It was Twinrova, the Queen of Evil.

"Troops, leave us." The warriors left, leaving the king with the queen. "Hello, Your Ugliness. Though I am talking to the hags. How are Koume and Kotake?"

"They're deadly fine, I'll have you know."

Joshua smiled, twirling his rod. "Oh, they will be dead."

Link entered the West Field Keep, after having to dodge a series of lightning attacks on route, seeing a standoff between the Demon King and the heroes inside the keep. Flanking Ganondorf was the other villains, and although they were outnumbered, they were more powerful than the heroes.

"Come on now, don't be afraid. Fight me, you so called heroes."

Even Volga wasn't a fool.

"Ganondorf!" The man turned and finally noticed the Hero.

"Aww, nice of you to join us. Did you enjoy the lightning I had blast each part of this battlefield." Link walked towards the big man, drawing the Master Sword.

"It was shocking, but you should be use to it. I'm sure every Hero before me has done the same."

"Indeed. Alright Hero," Ganondorf summoned his blades, and his allies stepped back, "if you want to join your petty ancestors, then I joyfully accept your request. Dark Link, Vaati, Agahnim, find the princess, her guardian, and...you know what, kill them both. I have no use for the princess this time. Ha, now this is weird."

The three villains disappeared, and the other heroes left at Link's command. He faced Ganondorf. "It's over, Ganondorf."

"You're right." Ganondorf powered up, and he was surrounded by a purple light. "It is over. For you., Hero Across the Ages."

"We'll see. Demon King." Link clutched the Master Sword, and called upon its power. Ganondorf's eyes went wide as he saw the Hero go into Focus Spirit.

"Why you little insolent whelp!" Ganondorf slammed his fist into the ground, and the two went on a journey across time.

We'll return to Ganondorf and Link after the next chapter. I know, you want their fight. I do to.

Next, Josh vs Twinrova, Impa vs Agahnim, and Lana vs Vaati. Yea, I'm slowly killing her. Oh, and Volga vs Dark Link. That chapter will hopefully be up this week.