"Looks like there's nothing here either." Time stated. He stood by the little alcove at the end of the cave, near where he had been locked up. The memory of it sent shivers down his spine for sure. Twi and Midna were a ways away, at minimum twenty feet.

"It doesn't make any sense. Why would I dream of this place?" Midna placed a hand on Twi's shoulder.

"Maybe old memories are coming back to you." There was no real way to tell whether she meant past life memories or the memories Ghirahim took from him. If Ghirahim was nearby by chance, then he probably wouldn't know if she was or not either.

"That might be."

"I have another solution." A voice called. Time immediately drew his sword, recognizing the voice, and spun around. Ghirahim stood before them, or rather, floated. He was in the air, though he looked to be standing on an invisible platform. "Perhaps the boy lied and told you of the dream to lure you here, like a good little puppy." Midna turned and looked at Twi. He didn't seem scared at all. She turned to look back at Ghirahim.

"You're controlling him!" She summoned her own blade. "There's no way he would do this of his own free will."

"That's where you're wrong. He did this, all on his own. Thought up the plan and everything. Why don't you tell them, puppy." They looked at Twi now. Twi's ears perked back and he sort of shrunk, not liking being the center of attention.

"Uh-m… I just…" He tried to relax. "We can't trust Link. He's a murderer."

"What are you talking about?" Time asked.

"Link killed Ghirahim's master for no reason. It's safer if we stay away from him and stay with Ghirahim."

"Link, listen to me. Ghirahim is evil. He's a demon! If anyone should be feared, it's him."

"You're wrong, Midna, you're under a spell. Ghirahim will free you from it and then we can all be happy and safe together."

"Now, be good and hold still." Ghirahim suddenly appeared behind Time and grabbed hold of him, keeping his left arm from moving. Time of course struggled and tried to free his arm to attack. Midna ran to stop him. Twi grabbed her arm.

"Stop! Don't do anything, this is for the best." Ghirahim placed a hand over Time's eyes. A dark aura surrounded him as he placed his spell over Time's mind.

"No!" Midna pushed Twi off of her and ran forward, weapon at the ready to strike. It was too late. Ghirahim let go of him and he fell down to the ground before Midna even got close. Ghirahim started walking toward her. She didn't even hesitate. She ran forward once again, sword at the ready and went to swipe at him. He caught the tip of the blade with his fingers. She gasped and tried to pull her blade free.

"My, you have just about as much strength at the Sky Child, little girl. Though, it's no match for mine." He pulled the blade out of her hand and tossed it aside. "It's too bad your boyfriend's voice couldn't reach through the Sky Child's horrid spell." He made diamond chains pop out of the ground and grab her so she couldn't get away. He placed a hand over her eyes and was once again surrounded by a dark aura. The chains disappeared and she fell to the ground. "Well, it is done. I'm really sorry your voice didn't work like I thought it would."

"They'll be ok though, right?" Twi asked.

"Of course, young one. Now, it's about time I showed you were I live, at least in the mortal realm. If I were to take you to where I used to live, well, it may not do too well on your soul or theirs. It's not for the weak of heart." He snapped his fingers and they disappeared in diamonds, all four of them.

Sky arrived at the surface. He had checked everywhere up in the sky and couldn't find a single trace of Zelda anywhere. He arrived at the Sealed Temple, knowing only one thing that could help him find her. It wasn't really a thing, or an it either. He felt he had no choice. Zelda could be in trouble. He had to do something.

He stepped into the temple, sort of wishing to see old Impa, but of course she wasn't going to be. He calmly stepped up to the sword pedestal and gripped the blade's hilt.

"I'm not entirely sure if this is what I'm meant to do, but I figure, if it's for Zelda, then I can be forgiven for it." He pulled the blade up and pointed it skyward, letting it bask in the sunlight that came through the torn up roof. He took out his knight's blade and placed the Master Sword inside the hilt. Fi didn't hesitate to materialize in front of him.

"Always a pleasure to see you, Master." Sky smiled at her. "You require assistance in finding Zelda, correct?"

"Yes. I don't know what's happened, but I have a strong feeling that something is very wrong. I should probably explain what's happened the past few days. You see, two boys suddenly arrived here in flashes of light, both of them with my name. This morning, Zelda left with one of the boys, he came back, but woke up in the Bazaar with no idea where Zelda was. I'm scared something's happened to her, especially since Ghirahim's back."

"I sensed his terrible power in the recent past. I had hoped my senses were false…" Sky shook his head.

"They're not… Think you could help me dowse for Zelda again?"

"Of course, Master." After a few seconds, Fi spoke again, "You are now able to dowse for Zelda. I gained a reading from your very being. If I may ask, have you become intimate with her?" The question made Sky flustered in record time.

"Wh-what?! What's that supposed to mean? I uh… I mean, I've kissed her and we usually are side by side a lot, but… what?!"

"Merely a question, Master. I suggest you dowse for Zelda at earliest convenience." She went back into the sword. He pulled it out of its sheath again and closed his eyes as his sword guided his hand, showing him the direction Zelda was.

"I think she's somewhere in Faron woods. She's nearby." He placed the sword back in the hilt and took off for the door to Faron woods.

Zelda stared at the water within Faron's home, watching the Parella swim around and wishing she could continue her search for Twi. She was beyond worried, she knows Ghirahim has him, who knows what he's going to the child…

"I sense an energy. A familiar one no doubt." Faron spoke after what felt like hours of silence. Zelda looked up at her and stood up.

"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"

"Depends how you look at it…"

"Zelda…?" A voice called to her. She turned to it and saw Sky.

"Link!"

"Thank gods you're ok!" He jumped into the water and swam to her side. He came up and ran up to her. "You're not hurt are you?"

"No. I'm not. How did you find me?" She then noticed the Master Sword on his back. "Oh… Hello again, Fi." The hilt flashed, as if Fi was acknowledging her.

"What happened to Violet?" Sky asked. He noticed the Loftwing was lying down.

"We were attacked by Bokoblins, I'm pretty sure they were trying to capture me again. If not for Faron, I have no idea where I'd be." Sky looked to Faron.

"Thanks for keeping her safe."

"Do not thank me. It is your job to do so." Sky looked down.

"I know…" Zelda hugged him despite his clothes being wet. "I'm probably always going to be a failure in that regard…"

"I'm so glad to see you." She knew what he was thinking, she hated it.

"I'm glad to see you too." His mind was somewhere else. She let go of him. "We should probably get home and tell the others that you're safe."

"No, we have to find Twi first."

"Twi's safe. He found us in the sparing hall and told me he didn't know where you were, so I came searching for you."

"He's alright then?"

"He seemed to be." Zelda breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness… Either way, we still can't go home. Violet's still recovering."

"Oh yeah, that's right. Sorry. Um… Mushroom spores! That should help her healing process. I'll go find some, ok? Don't leave here, alright?" Zelda smiled and nodded.

"Thanks Link." She kissed his cheek. "I love you." He blushed a little and smiled.

"I love you more."

"Yeah, no you don't." She smiled more.

"I'll be back." She watched as he left, it was amazing to watch him use the dragon scale to jump up onto the ledge and grab it.

Though, she started to grow worried when he didn't return… it's been probably over an hour, he should have been back by now.

"Faron, I think we should go look for him…"

"If you insist, Your Grace." She allowed Zelda to climb onto her back once again.

Sky could feel nothing but pain in his head. The smallest amount of light hurt his eyes at this point. He was near the mushrooms and tried to bottle up some of its spores, but pain took too much control over his actions. He dropped the Master Sword. Fi floated out.

"Master, what's the matter?" She sounded worried, though it was kind of hard to tell.

"It's my head… it started hurting back at the Sealed Grounds, but now… It's unbearable…" He fell to his knees, holding his head. The wind started to blow around them. Fi started to sense a very strong dark energy, stronger than Ghirahim's. It took a second for her to recognize it.

"Demise is nearby. Master, we must return to Zelda quickly. He may try t-" Sky's back arched, causing his head to fling backward. He then screamed out in immense pain. Then the screams suddenly stopped. He straightened his back. "Master Link?" He turned to look at her. His eyes were a bright red rather than sky blue. "That is you, Master Link?"

"Y-Yeah… Why?"

"Your eyes are no longer their original color." His eyes widened. He found the closest body of water, which was at the base of the great tree where he first found Twi and Time. He looked down into the water and saw in the reflection what Fi meant.

"No… This can't be!" He looked up at Fi. His eyes may be red, but Fi could still see his emotions. She knew that look in his eyes, fear. "I've gotta get out of here… Zelda can't be around me. Demise will… He's trying to take me over and who knows what he'll do to her…" He stood up. He started crying.

"I do not advice running away. She may be able to aid you in preventing Demise from taking possession of you."

"I can't take that risk!" He found the Master Sword again and slashed at the mushroom to get its spores, he then bottled up as much as he could. "Demise tried to consume her soul to gain power. I can't let anything happen to her. No matter what, she comes first."

"Please rethink this notion, Master. Otherwise it may be too late to save you."

"It's already too late… I don't know when Demise will take control, but…" He set the bottle of spores down and set the Master sword down next to it. "I can't risk you getting hurt either, Fi. You're truly like a sister to me and if you were to get hurt, it'd be like Fledge getting hurt… Feel free to explain to Zelda if you want, but please keep her from trying to find me."

"You're making a mistake. Please reconsider."

"I can't. It's not like anyone will really miss me anyway, I'm just some cursed brat who brings nothing but death to everyone. It's best I disappear." He turned and started to walk away. "I should have long ago." He didn't get far though. His legs failed him, his knees buckling and he fell to the ground. He felt hundreds of pounds heavier. He started to feel sick. Consciousness was trying to leave him and it was succeeding despite his will to stay awake and get back up.

"What is this place?" Twi asked.

"This is known as the Fire Sanctuary. It's been my home for quite some time. My secondary one anyway. The Fire Dragon Eldin has no clue that I am here and I plan to keep it that way. He and I don't often see eye to eye." Twi nodded and then looked over to Time. He walked over to him and knelt down. At that moment, he started to wake up. As did Midna a few seconds later.

"Glad to see you're awake."

"What happened to us, where are we?" Time asked.

"We're somewhere safe, somewhere Link won't be able to hurt us or put you under any spell again."

"I was… under a spell?" Twi nodded.

"But Ghirahim freed you." Time looked up at Ghirahim. There was something strange about the figure that Time couldn't quite place and he wasn't sure why.

"You have my thanks." Time stood up and helped Twi to his feet. Twi then helped Midna to hers.

"Yea, how can we thank you?" Midna asked.

"It's nothing. I just don't want to see anyone else fall victim to that Sky Child again. You see, my master was killed by him. I made it my mission in life to protect others from him."

"Why waste your time? You really only should worry about yourself." Midna stated.

"What can I say? I suppose I'm a saint then." Ghirahim wasn't modest at all, or telling the truth, but how would they know that?

"You're Mister Modesty, aren't you? Anyway, is there a bathroom around here or something?"

"Regretfully no. Though, perhaps you could step outside and use the bathroom out there. I have a map of this temple so you won't be lost."

"Nah, I think I got it. Thanks though. Bye." Midna started to walk away. Her back was turned to the three, so they were unable to see the mischievous smirk on her face as she walked away.

"You are all free to go about this place, just mind your step. There is lava at almost every corner. This is perhaps the safest room." The room they were in was the large room where Sky and Ghirahim faced off for the second time. They nodded in understanding. "Now, I have to leave for some time. I will be back before evening however." With that, he disappeared in diamonds.

He reappeared in Faron woods, right by where Sky lied. He was helpless… Ghirahim soon found him and stepped over to him.

"Well, well. What have we here?" Fi appeared out of the Master Sword and flew over by Sky.

"You should stay away from him."

"What are you going to do, spit percent at me?" He turned Sky onto his back and lifted him up with ease. "Honestly, there's nothing you can do. The goddess wasn't thinking when she created you, you have no arms. Goodbye, sword spirit. Sorry, I never bothered to learn your name." He disappeared once again in diamonds, leaving Fi on her own.

Ghirahim found a perfect place to keep the Sky Child as his prisoner. Everything was working out so well, so much better than it ever has and it made Ghirahim absolutely giddy. He set up the little hut so that there were bars over it, there was no chance of him escaping this time. Satisfied, he returned back to his other prisoners. Twi and Time were still where he left them. Midna must still be using the bathroom. She sure is taking her time, it annoyed him. She definitely annoyed him to no end. Meanwhile, Time and Twi were chasing each other around and being goofy, much like children often are. That at least provided some amusement for the Demon Lord.

Sky started to open his eyes. He didn't expect to see a wall in front of him. He stood up and looked around. It's just like when the volcano erupted because of the fire dragon's power. He was captured and locked up. He ran over to the bars and tested them. They didn't budge… He had something to help though. The sheath! He took it off of his back a wedged it in a way he could use leverage to pull the bars apart, he stuck it through the bars and placed the base of it behind a bar and pulled back.

"Come on…" There was a popping noise. He removed the sheath and a bar dropped onto the ground. Someone may have heard that… Hold on. He tried reaching for the bar on the other side through the small hole he made. It was too small for him to escape through. He was still able to grab the bar and held it up to the other bars and pretended it was still attached, just held onto the bars, acting as if he was trying to pull at them. He remained like this until he felt he'd be ok to let the bar down. He placed it aside as a potential weapon.

He then did the same trick for another bar and popped it off. He grabbed a bar and stepped out. He breathed in deep to relax and started to explore his surroundings. He was right where he was when he was captured the first time. That was truly a very hectic time… One question that was bugging him was how he got here.

"Hey!" He jumped when he heard the sudden voice. He quickly turned to it.

"M-Midna?"

"Yea, who else?" She wiped her forehead. "Man this place is dreadful… Anyway, we have a very big problem."

"What?"

"Ghirahim has placed some sort of spell over Time and Twi…" She was still trying to get used to calling him that. "I'm unaffected by it because I'm my father's daughter, I can't be possessed, that's a power from my heritage that my brother didn't have. Anyway, have you found Zelda?"

"Honestly, I don't know… I passed out or something and wound up here locked up. I think Ghirahim did that… Last I knew, Zelda was with the water dragon, Faron."

"Hopefully she's still there. Do you think her goddess powers could free them?"

"It's possible, we could always give it a try. First we have to get to her again… Eldin, the fire dragon, he can help us probably. We just have to get to his domain."

"That's who I was trying to find. That's why I'm even out here. I overheard Ghirahim saying the fire dragon has no idea he's here and he wants it to stay that way. I thought maybe he could help in freeing the boys from Ghirahim's spell."

"I don't know for sure, but he can definitely keep Ghirahim at bay while we escape with them, but we're going to need a plan… He can't know yet that I'm not under his spell, not until Twi and Time are safe."

"Hmm… I think I've got an idea already. It's a bit risky, though."

"Haha, excellent."

"How are we not related?"

"I don't know, reasons. By the way, have your eyes always been red?"

Faron landed near the Great Tree. Zelda spotted something abnormal around there and they decided to check it out. Zelda jumped down and ran. She came up to the Master Sword and a small bottle, but Sky was nowhere to be found.

"Link!?" She called out. No reply came. Fi popped out of the sword hilt. "Fi, what happened? Where's Link?"

"Master has been taken by Ghirahim. To where I am not sure, but I foresee that he is in grave danger of losing his soul to the Demon King."

"You know then, don't you?"

"If you are referring to there being a part of Demise within Master Link, then yes. I have been informed, though only after he screamed out of immense pain due to his head hurting from Demise's power. His eyes turned red afterward."

"That's not good… We have to find him as soon as possible… I… I can't lose him."

"I understand, however there is a 70% chance Ghirahim may use you to aid Demise in becoming powerful once again."

"I have to take that risk. No matter the odds, Link would do anything for me. I have to return that same will. If I don't… then I won't be able to forgive myself. I'd be unfit to be his girlfriend and quite possibly his wife one day. We're a team." Fi was silent for a moment.

"Understood, your Grace."