I'm sorry that back in the second chapter I put Lan's in before he said his name. I have tried to fix it but it won't let me. I'm sorry.
Chapter 9 Ones past does not define them.
Link's P.O.V
Link looked around at all the people. As they passed him they disappeared. They went straight through a large stone wall that they had finally came up upon. They didn't even seem fazed by the fact they were walking straight into a wall. But all the same, the people didn't seemed fazed by anything. Link hesitated but lifted his hand and pushed it through the wall.
He felt nothing. He walked through the wall. He suddenly was in a medium sized circular room. A large fire in a fireplace to the right of the room gave light and warmth to the place. A large circular table dominated most of the room. many people sat around it deep in discussion.
Weapons were hung all along the walls and several large book cases lined the back wall. Link stood in small little hall that was extended off of the base of the room. The light from the fire didn't reach the place were link stood so he was not yet noticed by the arguing people. Link turned around and put a hand on the wall in which he had came through. It was as solid as it looked. He was trapped. The only way out was to enter the room. Link examined all the people sitting at the table. They all wore the same clothes as Link, some with the exception of a cloak, though none had there hood up but one.
"Stop," Said a familiar voice. Link was not sure were he had heard the voice before. The name danced on the tip of his tongue. "We are no longer alone." The man's voice said calmly.
Everyone stopped talking at once and looked toward Link. Link visibly tensed. He didn't know who these people were, but he was ready for a fight.
The man with who had spoken was the man with his hood up. He lifted his hands as if to plea he was innocent for some unknown crime. "Please, do not be frighted-"
"I AM NOT FRIGHTED!" Link bellowed. He did not like being accused of being scared. Link was not scared of anything! He was not scared to fight Ganon! The "master" of evil! The only thing he was scared for was the safety of his friends! Though that fear was not for him self. Not one challenge that had crossed his path had scared him. And for him to say he was frighted now was highly offensive.
The hooded man chuckled, "Of course you are not, bearer of the Triforce of Courage, I should not have used that word. For I know all to well how fearless you truly are." The man said chuckling again.
A murmur went through the small crowd of people. Bearer of the TRIFOCE! One whispered, Does he know the bearer? Another whispered.
Why is this such a big deal...? Link thought to himself. Link was starting to feel nervous.
The hooded man raised a hand. They all fell quiet. "Link," Link did not recall ever saying his name, who was this man anyway? "It has been a long time, how are you?" Auru asked as he pulled down his hood. Link's jaw fell open
"How- what- but...?" Link stammered. Auru? ALIVE! But, how? I killed him with my own blade! But wait, he could not be alive, because I am not alive either.
"Please, sit. Let us discuss what has happened since my departure." Auru said smiling.
Link sat down in a chair to the right of Auru. Link had so many questions he wanted to ask but he didn't know how to start.
"You are probably wondering were you are. Well that question has two answers. The place you started out to be was a place called "The Cloud of Spirits." It is the place all spirits go before they are judged." Auru explained.
"Judged?" Link asked.
"Yes. All spirits are judged on what they did in life." Auru said simply.
"By who?"
"Oh, it changes over time. I can not be sure who it is right now."Auru reached up and scratched his chin. His beard was a little fuller than the last time Link saw him.
"So were are we know? Did I get judged?" Link wondered.
"We are not entirely sure were we are, but this group of people who have been killed before there time. People who were murdered by someone under the influence or control of another person. And for that reason, I do not believe any of us have been judged." Auru said calmly.
Link mulled that over for a moment. So Shad was under... Arun's control?
"Shad was the one who killed me. He... he slit my neck..." Link confessed awkwardly.
"Ah, correction, my old friend, Arun killed me using your body. Your mind was not even there during that time was it?" Auru asked. Link blinked a couple time in surprise.
"Uh y-ya, I mean no I was in Arun's castle. He was talking to me about Ilia. The girl Shad was trying to protect. He said that he had summoned my spirit there with him." Link confessed.
"That is what I thought. He was able to invade you like that because of your anger. His magic is stronger when a person is most vulnerable. When a person emotions get away from them. For you it was anger. What was going on when you died?" The way Auru said it made link feel weird. They were just calmly talking about Link dieing.
"Well I was telling him how you... died." Link divulged.
"Oh, so he was sad. I am surprised that Shad was able to hold out as long as he did. Even though he is not so physically strong, his will is strong none the less. He has a sharp mind, I should have given him more credit..." Auru said sadly.
"Uh, excuse me? What do you mean?" Link asked bewildered.
"Have I never told you how I met Shad?" Auru asked laughing. Link looked around at the other people. No one said anything they all were watching and listening calmly.
"Um, no I don't think so..." Link answered.
Auru sighed, "Well I met him when he was no more than ten years of age. Shad's father was not a kind man. He got very angry at Shad and his mother one day. You see Shad had a baby brother and his mother wanted to get the child away from his father. She wanted him to grow up free from the horrors that man had put her and Shad through. When he found out he set the house on fire. I was passing the house when it was suddenly consumed by fire. I rushed over and I was able to get Shad out of the fire. He kept trying to tell me were his mom was how to help her but I was to arrogant to listen. I when back into the house and tried to save his mother but," Auru sighed again and looked down, "If had just listened to him I would have spent less time searching for her and I might have been able to save her..."
"Oh..." Link managed.
"I adopted Shad. I raised him as if he was my own. He never stopped talking about his baby brother. I felt bad for Shad. If I would have listened I might have saved his mother. I changed that day. I will never be that arrogant again." Auru finished.
"Was Shad ever reunited with his brother?" Link asked.
"Yes he was. In fact it was just recently."
"Who is his brother?"
"Link, Shad and I had a deep discussion on whether we should tell you or not. We decided we should wait but I feel now is the time." Auru paused.
A puzzled look crossed Link's face, 'Why would they discuss the matter of telling me who Shad's brother is?' "Tell me what?"
"The baby had the Triforce tattooed on his hand." Auru said calmly.
Link gasped. His mouth hung open. Link's eyes fell down to his hand. The Triforce glowed brightly. As far a Link was concerned, it had been there all his life.
"M-me...?" Link asked shakily.
Auru just nodded. The Triforce glowed brighter.
Midna gasped. Light was seeping out from under Link's glove. She moved over to him and pulled it off. The Triforce glowed bright on the hero's hand.
"What does that mean?" Shad asked
"I don't know. I hope nothing has happened to Link..." Midna said. Concern was clear in her voice.
"Link, Our time together has grown short. You will soon wake up in your body back on earth. Farewell, but do not worry, me and all of the people sitting at this table will eventually return to our own body's as well. Good bye for now." As Auru talked his voice became distant. Link's Triforce glowed so bright Link had to shield his eyes.
"No! Wait! What about you?" Link called out.
Link thought he could hear Auru's voice but he could not hear what he was saying.
Suddenly, searing pain spread through Link body. He screamed. The world went black.
No one's P.O.V.
Link's eyes flashed open. But instead of the bright blue they usually were, his eyes were completely white. Little pieces of color started to cling together, but no one was watching Link's eyes. The three people in the room had to look away because the Triforce was to bright. After many minutes had passed the glow died down. The hero's eyes had finished reconstructing and all became still.
Link's eyes were closed again.
"What happened?" Midna asked
"His soul has returned to his body." Lan said amazed.
"How do you know?" Midna asked.
"I-I don't know..." Lan confessed.
Link's P.O.V.
Link slowly opened his eyes. He was looking up at the ceiling. He was in his bed. He looked over and saw Midna and Shad talking to each other on the main floor. He tried to sit up but a hand pushed him back down onto the bed. Link looked up and saw that Lan was floating above him.
"Don't get up, you need rest." Lan said strictly. "Midna! Shad! Link is awake!" Lan called down to the others. They stopped talking immediately. Midna scrambled up the ladders with Shad in tow.
"Link! I'm so glad you're awake!" Midna exclaimed hugging him.
Link smiled. Shad stood in the corner looking awkward.
"Shad? What's wrong?" Link asked.
"Uh, well... um..." Shad mumbled.
"Link, Shad he, um, well, Shad lost his memory. He doesn't really know you right now." Midna explained
Link smirked.
"What?" Midna demanded.
"Nothing it's just you helped out a friend of mine when her memory was gone." Link said to Shad.
"Oh, I, uh, sort of remember some stuff, but it's fuzzy..." Shad said
Link sat up again. He ignored Lan and Midna's yells of concern when he stepped out of the bed. He grabbed the railing for support and moved over to Shad.
"Do not worry, Shad, together we will get your memory back. I won't ever leave you again if I can help it, brother." Link smiled and hugged a totally bewildered Shad.
"Brother?" They all asked in unison.
Link smiled more. He explained the whole thing. How their mother had died in the fire because their mother gave Link up and how Auru raised him. He explained every thing that happened after he died. How he saw Auru again.
"I- I kind of remember that. I remember fire and I remember having a little brother." Shad smiled. "I would like nothing better than to hear how my brother has been doing all these years." Shad leaned over and hugged Link back.
