I really apologize, it has been 3 years since i updated, the only way i can explain the delay is life happened, i will update regularly from now on.

Chapter 3

The whole village had gathered for the celebration of the homecoming of Colin and Talo, village life could be monotonous and a break was good every now and then. The village had grown by several families and was exporting several goods to the surrounding provinces. The roads and villages had been repaired, Hyrule castle was at its former Glory. Even the hidden Mountain fortress in the Snow peak mountains was useable again.

"Looks like Colin and Talo are warriors now." Rusl commented pulling Link from his thoughts.

"In no small part thanks to you."Link replied.

"Hey you're the great hero remember? I am just an old man."

"Don't forget it was you who first taught me, and I would hardly call you old, you still have quite a bit of fight left in you."

"Speaking of which we may have a little of it, depends on what the King sent these two here for."

"Let's find out," Link suggested as he set his glass down and moved over to the pair with Rusl. Colin, Talo, let's go to the mayor's house and discuss what brought you here."

"Alright, I guess the sooner the better." Colin agreed as they headed to the house. Waiting till they were inside and the door was closed, he launched into his explanation. We have been having a slight outlaw problem, a network of suspected thieves that have a base in Faron woods. Some of their men have been spotted in castle town as well. The King sent us to find out how far the network stretches and who is involved."

"Do you know where the base is in Faron woods?" Rusl inquired.

"No, we have the general area but we have a man following them.

"He better be Good." Link countered.

"He ought to be, he's one of your men."

"Good, cause it's gonna take someone nealy invisible to find them in those thick woods. This must be serious to involve the Mudoran Sentinel.

"The Mudoran Sentinel? Rusl Looked at link Questioningly.

"There a force I personally established and trained based in the hidden village in the passages north of Kakariko. They are a light mounted scout force, who excel at tacking, recon, and pathfinding. Born to the wilderness, you will find no finer hunters. Princess Zelda tasked me with founding a group that Would watch over hyrule. Seek out the far reaches and dark places in search of any evil or threat to hyrule. Only me, the princess, and a few select people know of its existence." Link explained.

"That would explain why you left immediately after returning from defeating Gannon." Rusl commented as he leaned against the table.

"I no longer actively command the sentinel but I am the grandmaster of the order. So whats the plan?"

Talo pulled out a map of Faron woods and pointed to north Faron woods, we believe they are operating somewhere out of this area, we will meet our man at the spring at dusk tomorrow so we can hit them at dawn 2 days from now."

"Don't worry link, I'll watch over the village and your family while you're gone," Rusl reassured link noticing his concerned look.

"Thanks Rusl," link said as he put his hand on his shoulder.

Bo swung the door open, "There you are. Cant' have a party without the guests of honor." Rusl stated as he gently pushed Colin and Talo out the door. Bo walked up to the main table and motioned to everyone., "I am pleased to have the two fineset of the queen soldiers from our village, Rusl," Rusl nodded and retrieved two very fine swords he had forged as Bo continued. "We are proud of you and hope these swords will serve you well, thank you. The crowd burst into applause.

"Link, why do I get the feeling those two are here for more than just a visit." Ilia said as she took links hand.

He turned his head and smiled, "just a simple mission, I'll only be gone a few days at the most, don't worry, but I would like you and Jack to say with Bo until we get back."

"alright you just be careful."

Link and ilia started walking home, as they passed Colin he turned to him, "Alright we leave at noon tomorrow, get a good nights sleep."

"Alright, Goodnight sir."

If only I could believe this mission was as simple as it sounds. Link thought to himself as he climbed the ladder to his treehouse.

The next morning link rolled out of bed and climbed down from the loft as quietly as he could. Having said good bye the night before he wrote a quick note to his wife. Walking over to chest he pulled out his Vambraces and strapped them on. He pulled his sword, shield, bow and quiver down and put the gear on. He filled his saddle bags with a few days worth of food and a water bag. He walked outside to saddle epona. A slight haze hung over the village as the golden rays of dawn shone on the pristine stillness of the village. He knew this would always be home to him. He calmy walked epona into the village, he wanted to test the boys sword skills before they left. The way of the swordsman was a path he had followed with almost as much devotion as he had for his wife ever since the heroes shade had instructed him. But she would always come first.

Yes the name of links order is a link to the past reference, what can i say, i love that game too.