After they left the area of Winter, Celestia was already heading straight to the door of Fall while holding her rod and not using it like a cane.

“I wonder what sort of puzzle will involve falling leafs?” Jeff asked as he ponders on the subject.

“No idea, but let's try to keep from burning down the room, dead leaves catch fire the fastest, no fire what so ever.” Mike said as he equipped his classic green tunic and hat with his pause menu.

I drew my sword and shield, nodding at Mike as we marched toward the Fall trial.

The moment the four arrived, they were greeted by quite a sight. They were standing on a wooden platform with orange leafs scattered around overlooking a huge forest with some of the trees towering over them. There were also some tree houses built nearby.

“Man, what a sight, so peaceful it could put my butt straight to sleep.” Mike said with a smile.

“Yooou can say that again~” A voice spoke up from above, making everyone and pony look up to see a big orange leaf drifting down, showing a sleepy looking orange pegasus with a mane made of orange leaves.

Keeping my sword tip lowered, I watched as the Pegasus landed her leaf on the ground and nodded a bow.

“Still the ever tired one, spirit of fall.” Celestia said jokingly.

“Heey, not my fault the season of fall is sooooo relaaaxing..” And at that moment, she fell asleep standing.

“This mare’s gonna put me to sleep, anyone got ear muffs or somethi…” Mike yawns. “Fuck, it’s all ready happenin, need to…” Another yawn. “Do this quick…” Mike said his eyes becoming heavier with every moment.

My eyes twitched as I fought sleep, swaying ever so slightly as I looked at Jeff. “You lead this one, I think Mike's out for the count and I'm struggling here.”

Jeff gently sways to the power of suggestion, he quickly shakes his head to get rid of the tiredness. "Nope, nooot gonna happen." the hylian said as he pulls out his ocarina of time, quickly playing the Lost Forest theme as he began to dance a little jig to get his body synced with energy and everyone elses.

“Oh yeah baby!” Mike started dancing to the tune, his tiredness gone. “Damn, Darunia wasn’t wrong, this tune is hot to dance to!” He said with a smile.

I looked like I just drank an entire pot of coffee as I whipped my head around.

“WAFFLES! Waffle…” The spirit of fall shouted as she woke up, pausing to blink her eyes as she looked at the Link. “I forgot to mention there’s Wolfos in those tree houses you should look out for.”

I took off in the direction they indicated, yelling an aggressive war cry similar to Soldier from Team Fortress 2.

“That soldier’s a spy!” Mike shoutted in responce to the war cry with a chuckle. “But in all seriousness, let’s take down some evil bow-wows.” Mike said then drew his weaponry and sprinted after me.

Once every Link has been energized by the song, Jeff puts away his ocarina, then pauses to stroke his goatee in thought. “...Wolfos.. Hmm, hold up, we might be able to do this more peacefully. I know you can turn into a wolf using my howling stone, Mike, but what about you, Johnny?” Jeff asked as he looked over at the mentioned Hylian.

Mike stops in his tracks and looks back at Jeff. “Diplomacy, it could work but I’m not sure all three should go wolf, I don’t know your experiences with the form.” Mike said sheathing his weapons and pulling out his howling stone.

I was out of ear shot, but could be heard yelling and screaming. Jeff went into a moment of silence, then suddenly yelled out my name in the hylian language.

“The hell was that?!” Mike yelled confused and fightened. A yell replied in hylian, sounding closer than the other yells.

“Will you stop screwing around!?” Jeff asked in minor annoyance.

Mike walked over to and looked over the edge, seeing what looked to be endless fall. He couldn’t even see the ground. “Uh try not to slip I guess… Don’t think you can recover from falling into an abyss like that…”

I came running back and tripped, falling on my face and stayed down. “Ow….”

“I’ll ask again, have you learned how to use my Howling Stone, if by chance you came across it in your world?” Jeff asked curiously as he grabbed and held up his Howling Stone; oval shaped stone with a hole and a sheikah eye chiseled around it.

Without lifting my head, I held up my copy of the stone. “Yes, I know how to use it…”

“Alright, good.” Jeff said with a nod as he concentrated on his howling stone, causing black particles to gather onto his body, forcing him to hunch over and fall onto his front hands. As the particles cleared, it reveals the hylian in his wolf form looking like the original but the top part of his back is a lot more shaggier to present the roc’s cloak of his hylian form.

I got to my knees and activated mine, turning into a lighter green version of the Wolf.

Mike walked back to Jeff and I and put the Howling stone’s string around his neck. “I’ll keep this on me and stay in this form incase we need it, you two go and try diplomacy, but try not to offend their delicate evil hearts,” Mike said with a chuckle. “Celly, stay by me.” He pulled out his Longshot just in case, holding it with both hands like a rifle.

I made a noise that seemed to be a chuckle before turning to Jeff and nods. Walking over to the edge and crouching down, the first hylian-in-wolf form leaps across to the second tree house, making it look super easy to do.

Taking a running start, I followed after Jeff, almost missing the platform.

Mike saw that and nearly bursts out laughing but he held it in, only letting out a small snort.

“...First time?” Jeff asked me, but to Mike’s ears it was mostly a feral growls and grunts.

“Yeah… never really jumped that far before…” I replied with a huff. “Lead the way.”

With a nod, Jeff circles around the house as he looks for a way in until he finds a small opening. Ducking his head, Wolf-Jeff goes crawling inside with me close behind him.

Once inside, they notice a number of Wolfos patrolling around what looks to be a floorswitch with Celestia’s cutie mark on it. The moment Jeff emerged from the hole, all Wolfos’s eyes were now on him.

I poked my head out from behind Jeff and looked around curiously. “Wow… tough crowd.” I tilted my head, looking at all the canine enemies apprehensively.

One of the wolfos drew near and took a deep smell of Jeff, nodding in approval before doing the same to Johnny, only to snort. “New smell, new member?” The Wolfos asked Jeff, giving them a nod. “What reason here?”

Jeff glances over at the switch, then back to the grey wolfos looking down at him with its sickly green eyes. “A.. pack member of mine is having trouble getting over here.”

“Problem no, you come, stand on switch, make bridge, magic poof.” The wolfos said with its broken english, or in Equestrian terms, its broken Equine in wolf language. With a nod, Jeff makes his own to the floor switch, sitting on it as told. Meanwhile outside, Mike and Celestia see a wooden bridge slowly sliding out toward them, allowing them to cross.

“Seems they’ve already started doing stuff…” Mike said to Celestia then got an idea. “Hey, Celestia I know it’s gonna sound weird but are you able to carry me while you fly?” He asked hesitantly.

“..In what matter? I assume you mean by magic?” Celestia asked curiously with a tilt of her head.

“As long as we’re in the air and not close enough to be spotted, I don’t care how,” Mike answered. “I’m pretty sure if we were spotted any wolfos would attack on sight.” He pointed out.

Celestia gave a nod. “Good idea, plus I might admit the Fall Trials are different this time. Last time we had to look through leaves to find hidden switches instead of being this high up.” the alicorn princess said as her horn lit up, incasing Mike in the same golden glow as she lifts him up in a magical grip.

“This way we’ll be able to keep a watchful eye on the Wolfio Brothers.” He said with a chuckle.

“I heard that.” Wolf Jeff said as he pokes his head out of the small entrance, then pulling the rest of his body out, but of course again, just wolf grunts to Mike’s ears.

“Heard what?” One of the wolfos asked confused.

“Nothing..” Jeff said as he got up, giving his body a brief shake to get rid of the dust caused from going through the hole. Walking over to the edge, Jeff makes a mighty leap to the other treehouse and circles around it, looking for the same Wolfo sized entrance.

I kept myself near on Jeff's tail, no pun intended, as I followed him around, still feeling awkward in this form.

Finding the entrance, Jeff crawls through the airspace and coming out on the other end. Once I was also inside, the two Wolfians notice only a lone Wolfos that is surprisingly bigger than normal.

“..New Wolf, come challenge, prove strength.” The dark grey wolfos said, surprisingly Jeff of such a challenge being issued.

“We’re not here to fight, I just w-” Jeff is quickly interrupted as the wolf stomps down its paw.

“CHALLENGE, NO TALK!” The large Wolfos said as it came barreling straight at the two Links.

The roar was heard even by Mike and Celestia. “I hope that’s not a bad thing… Get us a little closer. I can almost see into the treehouse through the leaves of the roof.” He said. Celestia nodded as she flew up directly over the house.

I tensed up at the sudden turn of events, growling softly as I stared down the oversized Wolfos.

Cussing in hylian, Jeff quickly leans his head down toward the side of his body and makes a yanking motion, causing the Master Sword to materialize into his teeth. Wolf-Jeff leaps over the big Wolfos, while I rushed forward and sunk my teeth into the Wolfos’ leg.

The wolfos lets out a quick howl as he is bitten, forcing the Wolfos Alpha to stop in the middle of its sprint, it was about to bite only to be interrupted as Wolf-Jeff slashes at its tail.

After biting its leg, I let go and backed away before beginning to circle around the Alpha and looking for the next attack opportunity.

Raising its large paw, it attempts to claw at my body, narrowly missing me as I sidehopped and growled.

While I kept the Wolfos distracted, Jeff pulls his head back half way, soon channeling the Ice Blade spell into his sword, allowing cold air to flow along his weapon.

“Man he's vicious…” I snarled as I charged at its feet, biting the other leg this time.

Despite the bite, The Wolfos Alpha raises its other paw, swinging it down at me. I managed to jump back to avoid being hit. After Jeff fully charges the spell, he swings his head downward, slashing at the big dogs tail and causing it to yelp, quickly turning around to face the wolflian that attacked him. Slowly, ice rushes up the dog’s back, encasing half of the wolf's body.

“Man, that's a cold way to go.” I chuckled as I paced back and forth, watching the Alpha closely.

The Wolfos begins to madly bite at its frozen casing, slowly chewing bits of ice off of its lower body.

“Jesus, that alpha is ravenous, biting itself to free it from its icy prison,” Mike said as he carefully watched the battle from above. “Celly, just in case, keep an eye on the other tree houses, if any other wolfos start running to help their alpha, we need to deal with them.” He told Celestia with a bit of worry in his voice.

“I already have been since the battle started.” Celestia said as he kept an eye out.

“Good, just checking.” Mike said as he faked a chuckle.

I looked over at Jeff with a slightly worried expression. “Uh… should we change back? I'm not sure I can keep fighting like this for much longer.” I sighed nervously.

“You gotta learn, especially when there comes another time you’ll need to fight like this.” Jeff said before leaping over the Wolfos as he spun his body like a corkscrew to slash at the alpha’s neck, causing them to increase their efforts into breaking the ice.

“I get that, I just wish I had more… I dunno… practice?” I called back as I managed to get behind the Alpha and with a leap, dug my teeth and claws into its shoulder.

The Alpha fell over, loudly whimpering in surrender. Jeff, upon noticing the look in the big wolfo’s eyes, slowly sheathed his master sword, causing it to vanish at his hip. The hylian-in-wolf form makes his way over to the switch, pushing it down and allowing the next wooden stair to extend itself toward the next house. With nothing left to do, Jeff leaves the Alpha to tend to its wounds and the ice that was still around its ankles.

“No tell pack, lose to tiny wolfs.” The alpha cried quietly.

Jeff emerges from out of the hole, giving his body a shake to rid of the dirt collected. Already he’s making his way across the wooden bridge, with me following close behind him as we head for the next one.

“Seems like a lot of trouble for some simple switch puzzles.” I commented as we ran forward.

“Considering those are the trials Celestia takes, it was probably meant to be alot more simple to get through if she had gone in alone.” Jeff explains as he is getting near the end of the bridge. He softly blinks his eyes as he notices Wolfos coming out of the house, soon lining up like Guards. As the two hylian-in-wolf forms walked past, they all bowed their heads in respect. “..aaand now I’m starting to wish I had known this would get easier if we took care of the Alpha.”

“Yeah, but maybe this will help us in the future, you know? Like in our own worlds.” I mused aloud as we both kept walking forward.

Luckly for the two, the way inside was opened; no holes to crawl through as Jeff steps onto the switch, making the next bridge extend out. The last and fourth house was the same way with Wolfos bowing their heads, allowing Jeff to step onto the switch.

“You defeat alpha without killing, new wolfs are honorable, you have free reign of home.” One of the larger wolfos spoke in a slightly broken form of Hylian.

Slowly, a giant tree skyrocketed from the middle of the room, revealing a stone platform, making Celestia eagerly fly over, momentarily forgetting Mike on her back.

“Woah, don’t forget about me, Celly, I nearly fell,” Mike said as he was jolted back suddenly. “A fall from this height wouldn’t kill me but it’d really hurt.”

“OH! Right.” Celestia said as she landed, placing Mike down from her magical grip. With Mike safely on the stone platform, Celestia makes her way to the hole as she plunged her staff into it. Like the four other times, light pours from the four corners of the room.

[The Rod Of Seasons has been empowered by the final essence: The Falling Leaf!]

“And that is all.” Jeff said as he sat down, still in his wolf form as he didn’t want the wolfos to know he’s not truly a wolf.

“You make friend with big horn wing horse and green ugly furless monkey thing?” A Wolfos asked before smiling. “If they your friend then we will leave them alone.” The wolfos says then walks back into its tree house with it’s brethren following behind.

“Well Jeff, it seems like you made some loyal new friends.” I smirked as I turned to head back.

Suddenly, Celestia’s body took on a bright glow as the Rod’s top started to rapidly spin. After a bright flash, Celestia descended back down looking VERY heavenly. The three Links had to cover their eyes and for a moment they could have sworn they saw her skin having a golden shine.

“Well well well, here comes the sun.” I chuckled as the light faded enough to look at her.

“A little bright there, Princess, love the sparkling, burns my eyes but still looks good,” Mike said shielding his eyes a little with his hand. “You sure you’re not the embodiment of the sun herself?”

“Alot more than that. Truth be told, I used to be a Goddess many years ago. This Rod Of Seasons you see in my hooves is what remains of my powers.” Celestia said as she made her way down the stone platform. “One of the six goddesses responsible for Equus’s existence.” Mike’s jaw dropped astonished.

I did a double take at that. “One of the Goddesses… who made the world?” I breathed in disbelief. Only Jeff would have heard me since we were both still wolves. “And here I thought my Celestia was amazing.”

“I’m only telling you two since you’ve done so much to help me and Jeff out, so it's only fair to tell you what I’ve already told him. Now, if there are no questions, I'm going to warp us back to the entrance.” Celestia said happily.

I nodded and flashed my doggy grin. “Let's do this, eh Jeff?” I chuckled, looking over to my friend.

With a wide wave of her rod, All three Links and herself include are all incased in a blue diamond as it spins in place, with a flash of white, the four teleport back to the start of the tower.

All four diamond-encased warpers appear at the gate. Celestia turns around and uses her magic to close it using her vines. “I’ll need to come back later with some repair’ponies to help put the glass roofing together again, or perhaps get it replaced, then afterwards see what else there is to be done here.” Celestia said as she inspected the tower’s outside. The four seasons around the tower were now stronger than ever.

“What a Goddess…” I sighed before changing back into my Hylian form, stretching slightly before turning to the other two Links. “Well that was fun eh?” I chuckled jokingly.

“A little shockin at the end, but better than what I was doing before being summoned here.” Mike admitted as he crossed his arms and took in the scenery around the tower.

“I was actually on a train, heading for the Grand Galloping Gala.” I sighed as I rubbed my neck.

“I was having a conversation with Twilight about what happened with Gohma,” Mike said as he put away his longshot. “She was worried about me as I had to disappear and get two new fairy spirits after what happened.” He admitted with a frown.

“You two should make some alterations to your tokens so you’re not yanked away in the middle of something.” Jeff suggested as he stretches his arms above his head.

“Nayru gives me a full minute before she makes me travel through the void actually, I had ample time to gather my things and travel here,” Mike elaborated. “That and she stops time while i’m gone.”

“I was sleeping, so it didn't bother me much…” I replied with a grin.

“Heh, good to see you have the favor of the goddesses then, it does make things a little easier.” Jeff said admittingly.

After finishing her inspection of the tower, Celestia turns around to address Mike and I. “For your great help, I wish to reward you both. Name it and as long as it is within my power as princess and secret goddess of Equus, I will provide.” the alicorn said with a nod.

Mike thought for a moment then looked to the solar princess. “Not sure if you can do this but, can you give me a heart piece, last time I was here I got one from a chest but I’m sure you can create one with your secret Goddess powers, Princess.” He said with a chuckle at the end.

I tapped my finger against my chin as he thought for a moment. “Hmmm…. What do I really want? Hmmm…” I muttered as I paced slightly before an idea struck me. “I know!” I turned to face the solar regent. “I wish for six precious stones that represent the Elements of Harmony!” I smiled confidently, my hands on my hips.

“Not a problem to grant~” Celestia said as she raised her Rod Of Seasons, moving it in a circle motion as falls swirl, cold winds blow, sun fires burning, and flowing rain moves above her head. All four come together to clash, causing a small heart bead to appear brimming with magic. The moment it floats down and touches Mike’s hand, it changes shape and size, becoming a Piece of Heart.

I watched as Mike was forced to spin around and hold his arms up, the Piece of Heart floating just above him.

With a blink and an eye twitch the piece of heart vanishes into his body and he regains complete control of his body. “Damn auto pilot, always making me turn away from everybody…” Mike grumbled as he turned back to face everyone with an annoyed look on his face.

“As for you, Hero Of Light.” Celestia said as she channels the four seasons together, allowing a small treasure chest to appear into my hands. The moment I opened it, I found six beautiful stones inside.

My face remains calm, but they all see a tear run down the side of my face as I close the chest and put it away. “Thank you… your majesty…” I said as I took a knee before her.

“Take good care of those gems as they’ve come from my royal treasury.” Celestia said with a note, hinting to me that the stones held a lot of value.

“I will.” I replied as I stood and sniffed, clearly becoming emotional and trying to hide it.

“So, is that all you needed us for, Jeff?” Mike asked.

“That will be all, at least it wasn’t anything dangerous like the last time you had to help me fight the jellyfish boss underwater.” Jeff said with a shake of his head.

“Well before I go,” Mike walked up to me and held out his closed fist. “It was nice meeting you Johnny, be on the look out for a beige potato ocarina around your Equestria, I’d love to come see your world.” Mike said with a genuine smile.

I looked down at Mike's fist and smiled, returning the fistbump with a chuckle, though only my triforce piece glowed. “I'd like that. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for that ocarina. You keep an eye out for one of these then.” I grinned and held up the end of my scarf.

“You know I will,” Mike walked over to Jeff and also held out a closed fist. “Alway’s good to see you too, bud.” He said still holding his smile.

“Hold up, I just had a thought.. Considering we all have a triforce piece, could that mean we would make a wish? I mean they’re all the same size and shape.” Jeff said curiously as he taps his chin.

Mike chuckled, nervously putting down his fist. “I uh… no longer have my Triforce piece…” He admitted with an embarrassed look. “I lost it after the goddesses made Hyrule appear in my equestria, I assume with the sacred realm being present and the Master sword back in it’s pedestal it was taken as a precaution or something.” He explained.

“Thank the goddesses your visits here are brief, I really don’t want to draw the attention of monsters or evil people, so hopefully our respectable pieces of courage aren’t compatible in granting wishes together.” Jeff said nervously.

“Who knows…” I mused as I wiped my eyes, looking at my new friends with a smile. No… not friends. Brothers.

“Well as I’ve said before, if you need me, call me, I’ll always help one of my fellow brothers of courage,” Mike said with a heroic pose. “You can call me too, Princess, don’t ever forget that.” He added.

With a smile, I turned and faced the setting sun, looking out at the horizon with a smile. ‘Things will only get worse from here’ I thought to myself as I closed my eyes.

“See you guys later, Jeff you can send me back whenever.” Mike said as he stretched.

“Lets see what the future holds, Nayru willing, Mike.” Celestia said as he bowed her head in gratitude.

Hearing Mike, I turned back to the group. “You are a good friend Mike. And one of the best Brothers I could ever ask for.”

“Like wise, Johnny, stay safe out there and remember to tell AJ I said she’s an outstanding baker.” Mike said with a wave.

“I will. And tell Twily she's one lucky mare. She's got herself one helluva partner.” I grinned with a wink.

“If there’s nothing left, I’ll be sending you two back.” Jeff said as he takes out a wooden ocarina and a copy of my sash while holding out his fist to the other Links.

“One last thing before we go, let’s have a Triforce Heroes fistbump as a cool send off!” Mike quickly suggested putting out a closed fist in between the three links.

“Three Links of a feather work best together.” I grinned as I held up my fist.

Jeff let out a hearty chuckle at Johnny’s words. “The three Linkateers.” he said with a teeth revealing grin.

They fistbump, Jeff’s and my triforces shining brightly while Mike’s shines faintly.

I nodded. “It was fun while it lasted, so let's do this again sometime!” I laughed as I snapped to attention. “Until we meet again!”

“Au revoir mes amis!” Mike said with a two finger salute.

“You may return to your world, Hero of time. Johnny, your contract is complete.” Jeff said as he goes to play the song of time to send Mike on his way while I was about to return to mine.

A pillar of blue light surrounded Mike and lifted him into the sky, with a flash of blue light he vanished into the void to return home.

With a nod, I jumped and was enveloped in a ball of light before vanishing, little particles of light hanging in the air for a moment before they too vanished.

Back in my Equestria

I appeared back in my seat on the train, the small wooden chest of stones sitting in my lap. I smiled and looked out the window, watching the countryside roll by, already missing my new brothers.

Author's Note

DisplacedWriter, Men10doh_Mike and myself hope you guys enjoyed this trio crossover! We had a lot of fun putting it together, and appreciate your support!