Link walked up to Ilia and greeted her upon arrival at Epona's spring.
"Good evening Link, need her so soon," Ilia answered alarmingly.
"Her Majesty Princess Zelda has summoned me to the castle. I could get there faster with Epona," Link answered.
Ilia understood that this meant Link would most likely be gone for a while. She patted Epona's muzzle and told her to take care of Link.
Epona let out a *NEIGH* as a way of saying "Yes".
Link mounted his mare and began riding through the woods. He stopped short near the forest temple to enter the Sacred Grove. Reaching the place he was looking for, he wrapped his fingers around the hilt of the Master Sword and pulled it from its pedestal. Returning to his horse, Link rode through Hyrule Field until he arrived in Castle Town. He rode into the courtyard of Hyrule Castle at last. He dismounted and hurried inside. After ascending a few staircases, he arrived in the throne room and knelt down on the carpet. He leaned his head down and put his left arm parallel to the floor while placing his right hand on the floor.
"Rise Link," Zelda said quietly.
Link stood back up and faced her.
"What brings me to you, Your Majesty," he asked.
"I have felt a disturbance in the peace in a faraway land. The light spirits brought my attention to what appears to be someone calling for help. This land seems to be filled with colorful talking horses and many other creatures, and is apparently called Equestria. The ruler of Equestria, a winged unicorn named Princess Celestia, has called out for help because of a dark force of energy that has ravaged the once peaceful lands, and injured someone who means a lot to her. I fear that this is the work of Ganondorf. I am not sure how he came back after you stabbed him, but he has possibly returned for revenge. I am sending you and Epona to restore the peace and take him down," Zelda explained.
Link's face tightened into a snarl at the mention of Ganondorf. He drew the Master Sword and whipped the blade to point at the sky. Zelda took that as a "yes" and then led Link back to the courtyard where Epona was waiting.
"Light Spirits, please bless Link on his dangerous quest that he may be kept safe and return home to Hyrule," Zelda called out in prayer.
All four spirits materialized in the night sky and released bits of their power toward the ground. The orbs they released became light arrows that Link reached up and grabbed to put in his quiver. The spirits also bestowed another bit of power to serve as protection for him during his quest. After Link had fastened the buckles on Epona's saddlebags to avoid losing gear, Zelda put her hand up to create a portal that would take him and Epona to Equestria.
"Before you go, I shall remind you that the ponies of Equestria speak english. So don't be alarmed if Epona is able to speak as well," Zelda said as Link mounted his horse.
Link nodded and prepared to go forth.
"Good Luck."
"Thank you Your Highness", Link replied to Zelda with a smile.
"HYAHH!!" he cried as he cracked the reins on Epona's saddle.
Epona gave out a whinny and she began galloping towards the portal. When they entered the portal, they were blinded by the bright light that flashed around them.