As the group made their way through the castle, there were many questionable looks towards the three, mostly directly to the young green clad boy. There were less people going about, but still maids a d guards walking the halls.

"Do not mind them, Link. It is simply that they don't see citizens within the castle at these hours, especially walking around with the Princess and her attendant." Impa had told him, though it didn't stop him from feeling slightly uncomfortable from their gazes. The maids just gave confused glances but quickly excused themselves, guards about the same expect a couple seemed like they wanted to take him away.

Eventually they got to where they were headed; the King's chambers. Link grew increasingly nervous as they got to the door, though he grew to be able to steel himself from the war, he still could not help but feel that this might not go well and Hyrule would be doomed once again. He had never met the King, as he was killed in the forgotten timeline before Link could meet him.

Impa knocked, announcing their presence first then waiting for a reply before she reached for the doorknob, pushing open the door as they walked inside. Zelda's father, the King, sat at his desk, reading over the few papers he had stacked on top.

"Father, I have an important matter to discuss with you." Zelda begun, putting on a calm mask as she was taught to do, turning into the princess that everyone knew.

The larger man stared at his papers for a moment more before turning to her, "Princess Zelda, you should be in your room. What is it that you think it is necessary to come to me at this hour?" He asked her, though he continued before she could respond. "If you've come here about your dreams and Ganondorf, I do not wish to speak about the matter any further."

"But Father, this is impor-"

"Enough!" He snapped abruptly, "I do not have time to listen to your drivel. We live in an era of peace, your dreams are just that, dreams, simply your imagination at work." He growled, turning back to his work, waving her a dismissive hand.

Link watched her as she bit her lower lip, glaring at the floor, he assumed she was resisting the urge to argue, but was taken by surprise when the girl snatched his left wrist, dragging him across the room to her father's desk. "It is no longer just about my dreams, I know of what Ganon will do!"

The King gave her a incredulous look, "You are a child, you would know-"

"No you are the one who is acting like a child!" Zelda retorted, leaving her father in silence while Link just gave a surprised, awkward gasp. "Hyrule will fall into ruin and it'll be because of your ignorance!" She glared, as now the King grew furious.

"What makes you think you can speak to me in this manner?! I am the King of this kingdom, I know what is best for my people!" He exclaimed, standing from his seat. Link flinched at the King's outburst, surprised to see him behave like this. He glanced between the father and daughter, there was certainly something deeper going on between them, and he had no intention of getting further involved in that conflict, surely they could do this without them arguing? Though in his attempt to pull away, he was jerked back forward, Zelda unwilling to let him off that easy.

The Princess glared into her father's eyes, holding firm and not letting him push this aside. "Do you truly think you are doing the best for this Kingdom? Sending them all to their deaths because you refuse to listen!?" She yelled at him, "Or is it because I am the one saying this? Is it because you don't view me as your daughter?" Her voice lowered as her father settled down slightly, "I'm simply a burden to you because you still dwell on the past, with something I had no control over." She sighed, leaving the room in a moment of silence before she continued, "Whether you believe me or not will determine the fate of our Kingdom."

The King finally sat back down in his seat. Link felt uneasy, this was more than just a simple argument over dreams which he felt he has no place in.

"Now will you listen to me?" She asked, her father just staring at her for a few moments before nodding slowly. "Ganondorf is going to take over this kingdom if you allow him to stay any longer. He wants the power of the Triforce in order to rule over the world and he has already begun his plan to do it."

The King sighed, "What makes you believe this? Surely not those silly dreams of yours." He asked, still giving her statements no real thought.

"This boy here knows of what Ganondorf is capable of doing." Zelda gestured towards Link.

"This mare village child?" He huffed, as if mocking Link. "Ganondorf has done nothing that a child would know before the Royal Family. How could he know of anything if he is around the same age as you?"

Zelda frowned at her father's joking attitude towards the two. "This boy is the Hero of Time, he came to me to warn me about Ganondorf. He has been through Ganondorf's rule over Hyrule and has ended it, just as the Goddesses planned."

"This boy? The Hero of Legend? Do not jest about such an honorable person."

"I am not joking Father!" She exclaimed, planting Link's hand on the desk, "Look for yourself." She told, pulling her hand back to reveal the back of his left hand, showing the triforce mark, which courage shone gently, as did her own piece on her hand. "If you refuse to believe at least him, then you would have turned your back on this kingdom and on the Goddesses." She declared, the King staring at the mark, shocked to see the legendary Triforce shine on the back of this boy's hand and with it's other part within his daughter.

"He bears the Triforce of Courage while I hold Wisdom and the third is within the sacred realm. Ganondorf wants Power and he will stop at nothing to get it as he has before. If you still refuse to help us then I'll do something about it myself; I'm sure the ministers believe in me more than you do and will actually do something to protect our kingdom."

"Fine," The King spoke up before she decided to leave. He leaned back in his chair, crossing his hands and bringing them to his lips, pondering over what to do. "Fine, I can not deny your claims however, we can not do anything with just the word of a child about something that hasn't happened."

"He has already committed crimes against Hyrule and it's people, I'm sure we can at least get him sent back to the desert." Link chimed in, catching the attention of the two royals.

"What has he done that I have not heard of?" Her father inquired.

"He has threatened the three tribes, even brought harm to them."

"Reports haven't been made, how do you know?"

"I dealt with them before I came here, but that isn't what matters here. We need to do something about Ganondorf before he has the chance to do anything more." Link stated.

The King hummed, pondering the boy's statements for a long minute. "I do not doubt the Goddesses. If what you say is true then there will be reports soon from the Zora and the Goron tribes. I will at least call for a meeting and we shall discuss this more tomorrow with the councilmembers, find out what they think of the matter." He stated, putting his hands down on the table. He stared at Link for a few moments, "Tell me child, what is your name?"

Link tensed slightly, pulling his hand free from the Princess's grip. "Thank you, and my name is Link, Your Majesty." He answered, dipping his head.

The King examined him for a moment. "Link you say? Fascinating…" He trailed off, "Well for now Zelda, will you show Link to one of our free rooms? He will need to be here for the meeting tomorrow." He turned his gaze onto the young blonde. "Even with you being the keeper of the triforce of Courage, the council will still doubt you because of your age, so come prepared." He warned him before turning to Impa. "Impa, call for a council meeting tomorrow. Now I need to finish my work." He dismissed them, turning back to his paperwork that lay sprawled on his desk, reorganizing them after unintentionally knocking them about.

The group exited the room, leaving the King to his work. But they walked in silence, which grew more intense as they walked farther.

"So.. Impa, were you the one that put up that soundproof barrier around the room?" Link started, just trying to break the silence.

"Ah, you are good. I am surprised that you noticed, I expected only Zelda to notice." Impa praised, "Yes, I put it up so we wouldn't get interrupted. I knew His Majesty was going to get riled up." She glanced over her shoulder to him. "How did you notice the barrier?"

"I've spent months going through temples, defeating magical monsters and even learning some magic myself. Barriers cause a faint sensation to those who pass through that have experience in magic. Also being that you were the only to touch the door, and that no one came in or attempted to, made it reasonable to say you put up a soundproof barrier." Link explained.

Impa smiled, "Impressive." She stopped at a door, gesturing to it. "This will be where you are staying for now. I will come wake you up tomorrow to get ready for the meeting."

"Alright, though before that." He turned to Zelda. "I have a question, Your Highness."

"What is it?"

"You don't have to answer, but I was curious as to what happened between your father and you?"

The princess hesitated, averting her gaze from the Hero. Impa glanced to him before returning her gaze onto Zelda as she stood there.

"I apologize I didn't-"

"It's fine." Zelda spoke up quickly, forcing a small smile, returning her gaze on him. "That is a very personal question, maybe if I'd known you longer than a day."

Link took a step back, rubbing his neck, "Oh right, you don't remember the time we spent together."

Zelda watched him a moment, "Well I'm sure we will talk about it later." She told him, with a more genuine smile. "For now, we need sleep. Tomorrow will be quite.. Eventful." She turned, saying her farewells before excusing herself and making her way down the hall with Impa close behind her.

Link watched her until she turned around a corner and out of sight. He took a heavy sigh and turned towards his room, eyeing the door before entering. He forgot that he was the only one to remember, she wouldn't remember the time they spent together..