The LoZ Dawn of the Multiverse: Chapter 2: The Times of Termina

Alright guys. Back for more. Sorry it took so long, school and writer's block. But I'm here at last. Last time on Dragonball Z, some mask salesman got a purple heart mask or something, and Mr. Grasshopper got asked a question. Or something or other. And I don't own the Zelda franchise. You guys got all that? Here we go.

"C-Cremia? What kind of question is that!?" Link asked. "Why would I be from another world?" Cremia crossed her arms. "Yes, well, you seem to know a lot about this symbol, and your clothes and weird instrument are not things I've seen in Termina. Besides, your tone is very revealing."

"I don't understand your reasoning! How would I even make it to Termina in the first place if I was from another world?" "That's exactly what I'm wondering, Link." Cremia responded. "But first, can you explain what this symbol on my belt means?"

"Fine. That symbol on your belt is an ancient symbol used to represent many military regiments, most commonly found in Japan. It is also the crest of Gunpei Yokoi's family."

"…"

"What's a Japan?"

"Oh, right! Zelda context… Um, never mind what I said. In actuality, the symbol on your belt is known as the Triforce in the land of Hyrule, parallel to Termina. It was created by the three goddesses Din, Nayru, and Farore at the beginning of time. They left it behind for humans as an ability for granting a wish, however the one who wants a wish granted must have a strong will and a balance of the three elements power, wisdom, and courage. I entered Termina through a portal in a tree, searching for a Skull Kid that stole my horse and my ocarina."

"So that's the whole truth?" Cremia said. "Yes." "And the mark on your hand?" "Well see, that's the thing…"

And Cremia and Romani listened carefully to Link's tale as he retold the story of the legendary Hero of Time.

"So…you're some legendary hero and you never said anything?!" Said Romani. "I know you saved Termina, and that in itself is amazing, but you also saved a different dimension?!" "In short, yes." Cremia walked away and into the house.

"What was that about?" Link asked. "She gets like that sometimes. Just wait a minute." Romani glanced at Link and then at the house. About a minute later, Cremia ran out with Link's sword and bow. "Start practicing, Link. If you win the tournament, you may find your way to Hyrule."

"…What? How would this lead me to Hyrule? You haven't even explained what this tournament is yet." "This tournament is the largest part of our annual festival, the Carnival of Time, that includes every area of Termina. This includes the royal family of Termina that lives in seclusion in a remote part of Ikana Valley. You may locate a portal to Hyrule through participating, because the winner of the tournament has the opportunity to meet the royal family. The royal family has a long history dating back to eons ago, and they may know of a way back to Hyrule."

"Grasshopper… I'd hate to see you go. But if you'll be happy in your home dimension, I'd rather you be where you are happy." Link nodded. "Thank you. Both of you. I will definitely win!" Link gripped his sword so tightly that his knuckles turned pale.

"Cremia, get the targets out. It's time to train." Link drew his sword and shield. "Sure thing." Cremia ran inside and grabbed multiple targets from the "Them" training stash and ran back outside. She started tying targets to trees and various parts of the ranch.

Link thought to himself in silence.

"Ruto… Saria… Zelda… I will see all of you again!" Link ran at one of the targets and sliced it in half. He immediately sheathed his sword and drew his bow, then fired at a target on one of the trees. The shot was a bullseye. "Grasshopper, you look so much more determined!" Link smiled at Romani and shot another arrow at a target on top of the house.

"You have no idea, Romani. Hey Cremia! When's this tournament, again?" "It's a week after the initial three days of the Carnival of Time."

"Well that explains why I missed it last year. I left the day the Carnival of Time started. I wonder whatever happened to Majora and the Happy Mask Salesman… But I could never find Navi or the tree portal back to Hyrule, and Clock Town was too crowded, so I'm back at the ranch."

"And the Carnival of Time starts in two days?" Cremia nodded her head. "Alright, then. You guys might want to get inside. This could get rough." "Sure thing, Link. Whatever you need to win!" Cremia and Romani walked into the house, leaving Link alone in the ranch.

"Finally… I could see Hyrule again!"

"Grasshopper, wake up!" Romani nodded her head. "It's no use, Cremia. He just won't wake up." Cremia crossed her arms. "He's going to miss the opening ceremony for the Carnival!"

As Cremia and Romani talked, Link started to groggily get out of his bed. He slowly put on his boots and his belt, along with his Gilded Sword and Mirror Shield with the rest of his gear. He slowly rubbed his eyes as Cremia turned to him.

"So you're finally up? We need to leave soon if we're going to make it to the Carnival!" "Yeah… Whenever you both are ready." "We've been ready, Link! We've been waiting for you for an hour!"

Link didn't want to argue any longer, so he stopped there. "Then let's go." Cremia and Romani climbed onto the carriage while Link leapt on Epona. They quickly made their way to Clock Town for the opening of the Carnival. When they arrived, they were welcomed to hordes of Clock Town citizens ready for a new year and a new harvest. As the path to the face of Clock Tower opened, the Carnival began.

For three days Termina seemed to celebrate without end, but all Link focused on was the tournament to follow seven days from the end of the festivities. In that seven day period, Link trained endlessly in an effort to prepare himself for what was to come at the tournament. But unknown to him, multiple beings monitored his efforts consistently.

"The boy works himself half to death by the hour! His quest as far as he is concerned is finished, and yet he wears his body out like this anyway?"

"But you must certainly remember, his quest is far from over. We have watched the spirit of the hero grow tirelessly for centuries, eons even, and yet his strength is still far from enough."

"But what if the spirit of the hero were to reform completely? Just as the power of evil plans to do? And we mustn't forget the reborn goddess. If she were to just regain her divinity…"

"But you know very well that that is impossible. But if we were to unite the heroes and the reborn goddesses throughout the ages… I'm still unsure if we would stand a chance."

"What are you implying, then? Do you believe that…"

"I believe she is."

"Not even we by ourselves stand a chance against this rising evil. I fear this may be the end."

"I refuse that idea! The utter postulation, the insinuation that we may face our demise is unacceptable! What… which Link was it? Which one was meant to face this evil?"

"The reason… the reason we may meet our ends is because of one simple item."

"Yes. The pure destruction of two objects created and purposed only to be used by the hero, and purported to be indestructible."

"But then you couldn't possibly mean… but… how!?"

"Have you come to realize it as well?"

"It's not possible! They were crafted by Hylia herself! How could the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield falter!?"

"It is true. Those items will soon be destroyed, and very likely our world and its inhabitants with it."

"Demise will never truly die at this rate. If we wish to save Hyrule, we must kill all versions of him and end this curse for good."

"It looks to be a difficult task. It seems that our next hero must win without the Master Sword in his possession."

"The future of Hyrule looks dire, for everyone. This war will not be easily won. It will have to transcend space and time for us to truly earn a victory. However, one slip-up, one failure, could mean the end of everything."

"How could we have ever let this happen…"

"We need Hylia to be here right now. I don't know if we can accomplish all of this by ourselves."

"As of now, we…no, the world, has but one hope. Throughout the history of Hyrule, he must draw the strength, courage, and wisdom of every Link before him. The fate of everything in existence lies on the shoulders of the Link who must face the evil without the Master Sword."

Din, Nayru, and Farore looked with wonder at the heroes who would have to save Hyrule once again. But above all they looked with hope at the Link who would be forced to overcome an evil stronger than any Link had faced before.

Alright guys, I finished it! Finally, I can move on to providing you guys with more content! Sorry it was still a bit short, but Chapter 3 will be the start of the real action, and will probably also be much longer. Just saying now, but this story will include story elements of Breath of the Wild when I start playing that on March 3rd. But Chapter 3 will definitely come a lot sooner. Right now, I'm going to say before March 3rd. But I have to start it first. I'm starting to plan the overarching plot in more detail, but if anyone has any suggestions, story, shipping, or anything else that I can't think of, let me know with a review. That said, onto Chapter 3!