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Dimensional Warfare : Change of Pace

by: Trio and Elf

rated: PG

finished: 2000

Disclaimer: We do not own Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We are only using the characters to devise out own special tale of lore. So don't sue us, we're both poor.

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Chapter Two

"Link when peace returns to Hyrule, we'll have to say good-bye," Princess Zelda of Hyrule watched the blue eyes of the Hero Of Time. Her dusty brown hair, all one length, reached her mid-section. A tiara of gold sat on her forehead, a single ruby set in the center of the tiara. Her elfish ears carried earrings in the shape of the legendary triforce. Blue crystal eyes complimented her lovely, angelic face.

"I understand Zelda," the Hero Of Time met the watchful eyes of the only Hylian Princess. His blonde hair was neatly tucked into his forest green cap. The cap was cone shaped and the tip of the cap reached passed his shoulders. A Hylian Shield was secure on his back and a sword lay sheathed next to his back, underneath the shield. The man's tunic ended at his thighs and under the forest green tunic he wore a white body suit, skin tight.

"Link, give me the Ocarina of Time," Zelda's eyes saddened as Link handed her her ocarina. She lifted the magical instrument to her lips and played...

"LINK! LINK!! LINK!!! Wake up!"a small voice yelled at the sleeping form. The little being flew around its partner and master.

"Ohhh... Navi?" Link opened his blue eyes to see the fairy. Navi looked like a ball of blue light with two sets of wings like a butterfly. But unlike a butterfly; everywhere THIS butterfly went so did sprinkles of magic. Link had never seen if an organic body rested inside the ball of blue light, but he was curious.

"Link, Malon is calling you. She seems pretty mad," Navi hovered over the man.

Link shook his head and closed his eyes. His thoughts drifted back to the dream he was having, it wasn't really a dream it was real. It really happened, just a long time ago. Zelda had played the Ocarina of Time. She had sent him back in time 7 years so he could regain his lost childhood. And she had said good-bye. Malon waited for Link like every morning to get out of bed, but Link didn't want to get out of bed. He wanted to go back to the dream, go back to Zelda. He didn't love Zelda, he loved Malon, but he did love being in Zelda's company. He wished like hell Zelda hadn't sent him back in time, but was also grateful she granted him one favor; to send Malon back with him. He and Malon had become close somewhere during all his travels. "Navi, how old am I now?" Link's eyes remained closed as he asked the little fairy his question.

"What do you mean, Link?" Link only looked at the fairy. Navi sighed, it surprised the Hero Of Time that she could sigh. "Link, you are as old today as you were yesterday. And tomorrow you will be as old then as you are now. Don't worry Link I'll tell you when you move up in years."

Link thought that Navi would be smiling right now, if she could. "Ya, I know. But Navi, please..."

"Fine! You are 16. Do you want the rest of your daily questions answered now too?" Link nodded yes. "Okay, you know it's kinda scary the way I've memorized these questions. Anyway, you have 2 years to go till you are 18 again. Once you reach 18, you will again go to Hyrule Castle. There you and Princess Zelda will venture to the Sacred Realm where you will see the 6 sages. Upon meeting the 6 sages, you will be again given the Master Sword and the title of Hero Of Time. Okay are you happy now? You'd think after 5 years you wouldn't want to go back to being the Hero Of Time. Remember the last time you were him?"

"Course I do Navi, I defeated Ganon. It wasn't that hard. I could do that again ...." Link found himself stopped by the entrance of a young woman. Reddish hair reached her mid-section and her blue eyes found her target.

"Link, Navi! I'm not going to call you again! Breakfast!" she stormed out of the bedroom, a fury of red hair following close behind her.

Link had finished his breakfast and was now ready for a ride. He stepped out of the house and into a hallway. In front of him were the stables, behind him sat the house, to the right was the way out of Lon Lon Ranch, and to his left was the pasture. He looked up at the sun and knew the time, 11:48 am. He closed his eyes and an image of Zelda was there, he really needed a ride. He started towards the pasture when a light, delicate hand stopped him. "Link, are you okay today?" A soft voice asked.

"Ya, fine," Link responded as he turned to face Malon. Malon gave Link a 'tell me the truth, or your sleeping with Epona tonight' look. Link let out a heavy sigh, "Okay, since you put it like that. I am just a little preoccupied with the idea of going back to the Sacred Realm, that's all." Link tried like hell to give Malon a smile, but a smile wouldn't come.

"Scared?" She asked sweetly.

"Something, like that," Link looked away from her. Her image shamed him, for here she was an angel wanting nothing more then to be with him and he was thinking of another woman.

Malon closed her eyes, Why doesn't he tell me what's wrong. He knows something, he has to know something bad is going to happen. Is that it? Is he afraid to go back to fighting again? Oh, Link talk to me. Please. "Link, is evil coming back to Hyrule?" Malon left her eyes closed, she feared the look Link would give her as an answer to that question. But no words came from the elfin man, instead warm lips were pressed to hers. Malon kissed Link in return.

Link encased the beauty, I love you, Malon. And if evil does return to Hyrule, I will die protecting you. A phrase came to Link's mind as he thought of evil returning to Hyrule, 'Willst thou fight.... or die trying?' He couldn't remember whom had spoken those words, but he remembered them. He knew he would never forget them either. Those simple words would be with him forever.

The couple separated and Link looked deeply into Malon's eyes. Her blue gaze was breath-taking. He loved her, he truly did. But why did another haunt his dreams when he loved Malon? "Link, take Epona and go home. I'm sure the Kokiri would love to see you again. Besides you spend too much time here," Malon smiled to the elfin boy.

Link only shook his head yes and turned to find Epona, his horse. Epona was a massive creature with red skin and a white mane and tail. White socks laced up the horse's legs and black stockings went farther up then the white. The black coloring ceased at the knees while the white ended in the center of the calf. At the base of the tail the color was black, but the end of the tail was white. A blaze pattern striped down Epona's head. (Sorry if the technical horse language is confusing) Link pulled out his ocarina and played a song titled, Epona's Song. The mighty horse galloped to Link, stopping just in time so as to not run him over.

Link lifted himself up and on to the horse and said, "Malon... I'll be back by dark. Epona to Kokiri Forest!" With the words spoken Epona ran like the wind in the direction of the forest.

"Good-bye, Link," Malon whispered to the already gone elf.

Hyrule Castle

Princess Zelda's Chambers

Soon Link. Soon we will meet again. Only this time, Ganon will not be so easy to defeat. The Sages are older, the Hero is younger, and I am less powerful. I only hope that Link has been keeping in shape and is ready for Ganon's return. Please, Father, please aid us in the destruction of the Evil King. His powers have grown and he is attempting to escape the Evil Realm. We need help. Zelda looked out one of her chamber windows. Her beauty had not faded in the last 5 years, only heightened. She walked ever so gracefully to her balcony, she swung the french doors open and stepped out into the morning air.

Zelda could feel the evil already beginning to leak into Hyrule. Link, if you are still the Hero Of Time you will feel the evil. Please Link, please still be strong. Hyrule depends on you.

Kokiri Forest Entrance

Link dismounted Epona. He looked at the entrance to his childhood home, a log just taller then he laid on its side. Its center dark and its path true. Link left Epona and entered the forest. A bridge lay just beyond that first log, he walked across the bridge and through the next log.

People walked around, but these people were all children. The Kokiri never aged past the age of 11. They are forever young. Link stepped forward, a Kokiri saw the tall man dressed as one of them and shouted at the top of his lungs, "LINK'S BACK!!! LINK'S HERE!!! COME ON IT'S LINK!!!" The little Kokiri ran to Link and jumped on him. Link fell to the ground with the little Kokiri on his chest.

Link smiled and this smile was genuine. Link laughed and played with the Kokiri, soon every Kokiri in the forest was playing with Link. They rolled on the grass and climbed trees. Only one Kokiri kept his distance from the tall Hylian. Once Link had been given a chance to breath, he noticed the absent Kokiri, "Where's Mido?"

One of the Kokiri pointed to Mido's house. Link stood and walked to the house, leaving his small friends.

"Get out Link, you're not welcome here!" A voice warned the Hylian.

"Mido, come on. I thought we were friends now?" Link entered the Kokiri's house.

"NO!!! You made Saria leave, it's your fault she's gone!" Mido yelled.

Link sighed, "Mido, Saria is a Sage. She was going to become a Sage even if I didn't awaken her. It's part of who she is."

Mido said nothing, he turned away from the Savior of Hyrule. Link took that as a sign to go. Link left the house and left the forest. The Kokiri practically begged for Link to stay and play, but he left. One of the Kokiri knew why Link left, she stormed to Mido's house and let herself in, "MIDO! Link just left..."

"GOOD!" Mido screamed at the Kokiri.

"He just wants to belong here, Mido. Link thinks he doesn't belong anywhere, he just wants you to be his friend and accept him," then with her words spoken, she left.

Link left the forest the same way he entered, the sun was still high in the sky, 4:56 pm. Mido. Link mounted his steed and walked Epona back to the ranch.

Sacred Realm

Chamber of Sages

"It is time to bring the Hero Of Time to this chamber."

"But Link, is still young."

"Yes, I know Saria. But you forget he started this 12 years ago, at the age of 11. He is 16 and is ready."

"He can do anything. He is a Hylian."

"Right, Impa. That boy is sheer power. He'll be glad to be back on the fighting side."

"Link, is a sweet man. He shouldn't have to fight anymore. Let him be."

"You forget Nabooru, that he is the legendary Hero Of Time. It's his destiny."

"My brother rises to the challenge. He will be insulted if you leave him out of this."

"Darunia's right. I should know I was after all..."

"Engaged to him, we know Ruto. You've told us that WAY too many times."

"Then we are agreed? Saria, Nabooru?"

"Yes."

Hyrule Castle

Princess Zelda's Chambers

A form appeared out of nowhere and began to materialize in Zelda's quarters. The form was encased in a blue light and soon that light died. A woman stood there, a fish woman. She was Princess Ruto of the Zoras. She looked human except her toes were webbed, her skin was blue, she had a head like a Hammer Head shark, fins on her arms, and fins on her thighs. Plus gills. She was beautiful, for a fish woman. Ruto looked around the room, her purple eyes wanted to see the figure of Zelda amongst the room's decorations. They didn't.

Great. I come all the way from the Sacred Realm to see Princess Zelda and she's not here. Just perfect! Ruto walked around, patently waiting for the Hylian princess.

Hyrule Field

Near Lon Lon Ranch

Link and Epona worked their way to the ranch. Link was again thinking of the dream when something hit him. It wasn't anything physical, it was a mental hit. Link halted Epona and dismounted. He closed his blue eyes and concentrated. Ganon. I have to go to the Castle! Link looked at the horse, "Epona, go to Malon tell her I'm at Hyrule Castle. Bring her to me! GO!" The horse ran away in the direction of Lon Lon Ranch. Link went the opposite direction, to Hyrule Castle.

Just outside of the Market Place

Hyrule Market

Link ran to the castle. He checked the sun, 5:29. Zelda, I'm coming. I feel the evil, don't you? Link ran as fast as he could into the castle's interior. The Market was full of life. The people were buying goods, children were playing with Cuccos (Chickens), dogs ran about, and a young couple danced. Link ran past all these people. One person had yelled ,"IT'S THE HERO OF TIME, LINK! SAGES SAVE US!" Link understood the cry of the person, he was scared. If one saw Link then that meant Hyrule was in danger... again.

Link ran to the castle gate, "I must see Zelda."

A guard looked Link over, "I'm sorry our Princess is far to busy for the likes of a mutated Kokiri."

Link glared at the guard, never in all his years had he been so insulted. Well, except for Mido and this guard. Link realized this was the same guard from when he first came to Hyrule Castle about 12 years ago. "I am Link, send word to Princess Zelda, that Link is here."

The guard said nothing. Link now seeing that the guard would not help him, turned away from the gate. He walked to a vine that grew on a cliff wall, he climbed the vine. He then stood about 25 feet above the guard and level with the top of the gate. He had used this vine 12 years ago to gain access to the castle. He made is way through the front lawns and past the next set of guards. He jumped into the moat and swam to a door on the castle's side wall.

The door led to the courtyard. I only hope Zelda is in the Courtyard. If not, I'll have to actually break into the Castle. That could be dangerous. Link tested the handle of the door, locked. He lifted his blue eyes and examined the side of the Castle. He grinned when he saw an open window.

Link lifted himself up on to the window's balcony. He knew this room, Zelda's Quarters. He had never been in it, but he knew it was her room. I hope she's here. Otherwise I'm going to have some real problems. Link entered the room.

Lon Lon Ranch

Malon stood in the center of the pasture watching her horses. The many horses on Lon Lon Ranch galloped, neighed, reared, and ran about the pasture area. A blaze of red streaked across the ranch's land and came to an abrupt stop at Malon's feet. "Epona, what are you doing here? Where's Link? Oh Sages, is he hurt? Take me to him, Epona!" Malon mounted the mighty animal and again Epona ran at full speed across Hyrule Field.

Malon raced the horse inside the castle walls, guards yelled at her and chased her. Epona and Malon made their way through the Market and up to the Castle's front gate. Malon called down to the guard, "Excuse me sir, please allow me passage."

"Horses are not allowed inside the Castle walls! Take that thing OUT of the Market and walls! IT belongs in the field!" the guard retorted back.

Malon's gentle features twisted, "You will open this gate, sir!"

The guard only grunted.

Fine have it your way! Malon kicked Epona's sides, Epona being startled by the action, reared. The guard not wanting to be killed by the massive hoofs, opened the gate for Malon. "Thank you kind sir," Malon smiled, and entered the castle's front lawns. The draw bridge was down and Malon rode her horse right into the castle itself.

Zelda's Chambers

Link looked around for the silhouette of the Princess. Instead a voice called to him, "Link? Is that you?"

Link found the source of the words, a fish woman. "Ruto? What are you doing here?"

"Waiting for Princess Zelda, of course. And you?" Ruto's soft, loving voice reminded Link just how much he missed being the Hero Of Time.

"The same, Ruto. How have you been? I've missed you and the others."

"We've missed you too Link, as for me I'm doing just..." Ruto was silenced by the entrance of two persons. One was definitely Princess Zelda, the other Ruto did not know.

"RUTO!?! LINK?!?" Zelda exclaimed. He is still the Hero Of Time. Oh, he will save us from Ganon. I know he will.

"Zelda, I came..." Link caught sight of the other person with Zelda, "Malon?"

"Link, oh Link, you're okay!" Malon pushed passed the Hylian princess and threw her arms around the blonde elf. Kissing him full on the lips.

"Who is she?" Ruto asked Zelda.

"That's Malon, Link's romantic other," Zelda smiled at the face Princess Ruto made at the mentioning of 'romantic other.'

"Link!" Ruto barked.

Ruto's voice startled Link, he jumped at her fierce voice. The voice that only moments ago was soft and calm. Link untangled himself from Malon's grasp, to look at Ruto. Link gave Ruto a 'what is it, what did I do' look. Ruto only glared at Link and the pretty red head that held on to him.

"Link, next time tell Malon not to ride Epona into my castle." Link looked down at Malon, she only blushed. "I had to assure the guards that she was a friend of the Hero Of Time, and that took too much work," Zelda smiled at the sight of the Hero Of Time near her again.

Link noticed that smile and was suddenly thinking back to the dream...

"Link, give me the Ocarina of Time," Zelda's eyes saddened as Link handed her her ocarina. She lifted the magical instrument to her lips and played...

... Link never noticed the sadness in her eyes before, but now he saw it. He also saw the joy in her eyes now that he was back. "Your highness, I feel something evil is back in Hyrule. Do you feel it?" Link tried to look unfazed by this new discovery.

"Please, Link. We have been friends for a long time there is no need for such formalities. And yes, I feel it. Are you ready to visit the Sages?"

"Sages? No way, he's not going anywhere without me!" Malon gave Zelda a 'I know you want him, but you have to go through me first babe' look and Link a 'please don't leave me here without you' look.

"I can protect her, Zelda," Link looked to Malon giving her a 'I'll do what I can' look.

"Fine with me, but Malon you'll need to stay out of Link's way," Zelda warned. Great now I won't get Link alone. I wish Link would tell her to stay. Please Sages, make Malon stay.

"Good, Epona comes too."

"What!" Ruto almost yelled. Everyone looked at Malon.

"Well, it's only fair. Link get's Navi, I should get Epona," Malon looked to Link for support, then whined to him, "Pleeaase Liinkk."

Link nodded okay. The two princesses lead the hero and his 'romantic other' out of the room and down the hall. They left the castle and walked to the Temple Of Time.

Temple Of Time

Link stood looking at a magical blade known as the Master Sword. His sword. The Hero Of Time's sword. Ruto stood on a circle pattern on the floor that resembled water, Zelda stood on the pattern that represented light, Malon stood on the pattern that represented fire, and Epona stood on the symbols of forest and spirit. Link lifted the Master Sword from the stone pedestal, instantly blue light encased the group and soon they all stood in a chamber with water spilling over the sides of a platform. The symbols they all stood on were the only land, if they left the symbol they'd fall into the depths of the Sacred Realm.

The six Sages were waiting for them, however, they were a tad surprised to see a horse and a Hylian Ranch Maid with them. "Link, what are they doing here?" Rauru asked. He was an elderly man. White hair and blue eyes. He was the Sage of Light.

"Don't worry about them, Rauru," Zelda commanded.

"Link!" a little green female sage called to her friend. It was Saria, her green hair was short and held back by a green headband. Blue eyes commented her all green appearance. She had on green knee high boots, a green turtle neck with a green shorts-jumper over that. And lastly a green belt. She too had elf ears like Link, Zelda, and Malon. She was the Sage of Forest.

"Saria, hi!" Link called back. He had missed the little Kokiri girl. Link wanted to go and hug her, but knew he couldn't so he gave her a smile.

"Hey, Blood Brother," Darunia a Goron, greeted. Darunia was a VERY muscular creature. He was human looking, but his people ate rocks. His eyes were the color of fire, he was the Sage of Fire.

Before Link could reply, another sage spoke to him, "Hey little thief." Nabooru, the Sage of Spirit, smiled to the Hero Of Time. Nabooru was a Gerudo Thief. She had long red hair in a ponytail. Her ears were rounded and she wore pink baggy pants.

Again before Link could answer another sage spoke, "Taking care of Zelda I see." Impa, Sage of Shadow, was a Shiekan. She had short white hair in a ponytail and was Princess Zelda's guardian when she was a child. Impa winked at the Sage of Water, Ruto. Ruto laughed in return.

"It is so good to see you all again," Link smiled and was feeling better. More at peace. A sudden blow was inflicted towards him, he looked to see an unhappy Malon. "Oh, right. Everyone this is Malon," Link introduced.

"Nice to meet you all," Malon curtsied.

Laughter found its way around the chamber. Malon feeling like the person was laughing at her became defensive, "Don't laugh at me!"

"Sorry. I wasn't laughing at you. I was just thinking if you're Link's romantic other, that Ruto must be..." the Sage of Spirit broke down into laughter. Ruto was ready to attack her fellow sage, Link was looking worried, and Nabooru was laughing hysterically.

"Why would Ruto mind if Link was my romantic other?" Malon sweetly asked the sage.

"Only that Ruto and Link... muff muff," a hand quickly went over Nabooru's mouth, stopping her from continuing. The hand belonged to Darunia, Sage of Fire.

"Ruto and Link what?" Malon was very curious.

"Nothing Malon," Link tried to get Malon to not pay attention to the words from Nabooru.

"NOTHING! I WAS NOTHING TO YOU, LINK!!!" Ruto started crying.

"No, Ruto," Link looked around for help. Saria went to Ruto to try and comfort her, while Nabooru wiggled free of Darunia.

"Link was engaged to RUTO!!" Nabooru finally shouted.

"Engaged?" questioned Malon.

"Malon, I can explain..." Link tried to say something, anything to get that look of hurt off of Malon's sweet face.

"Not now, Link. Please Ruto contain yourself, Nabooru... nevermind. We have more important things to discuss then Link's past. Ganon is returning Link, we need you to become the Hero Of Time once more," Rauru ceased the fighting, crying, and laughing.

No, if Link goes back to fighting he'll have to leave. Oh Link, please decline. I don't care what happened with Ruto, I just.... I just... "Link," Malon only said but one word.

Link looked at the pretty red head then back at the sages, "What do I need to do?"

Huah... Nooooo!!! Link, no. Please. Link you can't. You're suppose to live with me at the ranch. A tear fell down Malon's pale cheek.

"Well Link, the moment you regained the Master Sword you became the Hero Of Time again. All we need to do now is reseal Ganon in the Evil Realm," Zelda informed. This is wonderful, Link is fighting for me again. And Malon is out of the picture. Zelda smiled to herself.

"Youuu... won't be... able toooo...." a voice filled the Chamber Of Sages. It was deep and dark. Pure evil.

"Ganon," Zelda confirmed. Link unsheathed his sword, preparing for a fight. The seal the group was standing on disappeared with a bright light, momentarily blinding the hero, ranch girl, horse, fairy, and seven sages. Ganon floated to the top of the seal. His hair red as blood, his eyes crimson. He was evil in its truest form. Ganon wielded much power. He raised his hands and a ball of yellow energy crackled in between his hands. He threw it at Link, Link used his sword to relay the ball to Ganon. The ball hit Ganon.

"Ohhh!!!" Ganon grunted. Link couldn't do this alone, he pulled out his bow and tossed it to Malon. Malon stared at the bow, Link then gave her the Light Arrows. Malon knew what to do. She made the arrow taunt in the bow and aimed it at Ganon. With Ganon still down, she released the arrow.

Ganon was encased in yellow light; the light arrow's magic was trying to purify him. "NOW SAGES!!!" Link screamed at the silent sages.

"Right," Zelda lifted her arms, a pink light formed between her hands. The other sages did this as well; Ruto's light was blue, Nabooru's was orange, Darunia's red, Saria's green, Rauru's yellow, and Impa's light was purple. Once all of the sages had their powers collected they released it.

Link fought with the Evil King, the Sage's power opened the seal and a whirlpool opened. Ganon was again sucked into the Evil Realm.

Malon was curious as to how the Light Arrows worked, she pulled another arrow taut and released it. The arrow struck the now sealed realm's door.

"NOOO!!!"