Authors Note: So uh... yeah - I definitely got an overwhelming number of reviews (for me anyway) in like, less than two hours. So here's part two, lol! And I know the first part was short and didn't really lead to anything, but it's just kinda the way the cookie crumbled. Heh, sorry. Hope this part is better.
Sacred One - Chapter 2
In another, darker version of Link's own world, a woman wept as she laid upon a bed in a castle. What could only be called one of her worst nightmares was unfolding right before her eyes.
The judgement of the Elders had been made. Her child would be sent away. She would be unable to follow.
"Why?" She asked quietly, her red eyes peering up towards the heavens.
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Link was in the middle of tilling the rich soil that produced the most wonderful vegetables he had ever grown when chaos erupted in Lake Hylia. He lifted his head as he heard distant screams come from the other end of the lake. He narrowed his eyes and dashed into his home, abandoning the gardening tools for something a little more deadly. Racing out of his house with the Master Sword in hand, he whistled for Epona - the brave mare who had helped him win many a battle when Gannondorf attempted to take over Hyrule - and grabbed her reigns as she stopped in front of him. Hopping onto her back, he urged her into a trot before whooping and causing her to gallop forward with a great burst of speed.
Racing along the beach, Link wondered what could cause such a stir. His mind automatically snapped to distorted creatures of twilight and redead monsters. He urged Epona on as he thought of such grotesque enemies. Up ahead, he saw something startlingly familiar. "No..." he whispered as he slowed Epona to a full stop. He was almost unable to believe it, but there it was in the sky above Lake Hylia. A twilight portal - much like the ones Midna had used to transport him around the world when he was in wolf form - was swirling above the grasses on the edge of the lake. Curiosity and concern renewed, Link urged Epona on once more, fearing what he might find once he reached his destination.
The people who inhabited Lake Hylia watched the portal open above the shore in shock and fear. Many had run off as soon as they realized what it was, while others seemed rooted to the spot. Swirls of black and red emanated from the center of the portal, as small, confetti-like particles of black proceeded to sprinkle out towards the ground. As the particles coalesced, a child could be heard crying in the background, as anxious onlookers gasped and let out quiet shouts of fear. One man turned as he heard galloping off in the distance.
"Link!" He cried out, as the other onlookers turned to see the hero racing towards them.
Many people ran off as Link approached, knowing that the situation was bound to turn dangerous, and it would be unwise for them to get in the hero's way. For those who still stayed, Link shouted a firm warning.
"Leave! Now!" He urged the remaining onlookers, who began to scramble away. Link turned his attention back towards whatever was making it's way out of the portal, leaping off Epona, and gently hitting her rump to encourage her to run back home. "Go girl!" He shouted after her as she reared and turned towards home. Once again turning towards the portal, he gasped as he looked towards what had emerged. A Twili - dressed in an intricate black cloak, with the traditional Twili markings over both it and his skin. His red eyes bore into Link's blue ones.
"Lower your weapon, Hero. I have no quarrel with you." The Twili male spoke, his voice deep and commanding.
"Then what brings you here?" Link asked with a hint of sarcasm, unwilling to lower the Master Sword.
The Twili snorted and seemed to roll his eyes. "This." He said, holding out a small bundle to Link.
Link lifted an eyebrow, slowing approaching the item in question. When he neared, he leaned over to peer at the bundle. He let out a gasp as his sword clattered to the ground. "What?! How?!"
The Twili snorted once again. "I think you know the answer to both those questions, boy."