A/N: Since the last chapter was more of a transition, I have decided to post another one today.(It also helps that I have already written far ahead).
Link kicked at the metal bars of his cell. He lowered his head. I'm going to die, but at least Zelda is safe.
"Link?" a soft voice asked. Link focused his blue eyes on the source of the sound. Rahzel was staring through the bars of his cell. She looked concerned, but Link couldn't trust her.
"What do you want?" Link grumbled.
Rahzel held out a ring of keys. "Aren't we going to save Zelda?" the woman slipped a key into the lock and unlocked the door.
"What trick are you trying to pull? First you hand me over to Ghirahim and now you're helping me escape?"
"Yes, exactly. At the gate of time I was unarmed, so I had to get back here to get my sword that was taken away from me," Rahzel explained as she released Link's hands from their chains.
"You want to help me?" Link asked.
"Of course, you and me are both from Skyloft. We need to work together," Rahzel said pulling Link to his feet.
"Fine, but I still don't trust you."
"That is acceptable, but we got to get moving before Ghirahim catches us. Follow me to the armory," the albino woman said exiting the cell.
Link followed the woman through the dimly lit halls. "Here it is," Rahzel announced unlocking a large wooden door. Link stared slack-jawed at the armory. There were swords of every shape, hundreds of throwing knives, and a plethora of other assorted weapons. Link searched the many shelves for the goddess sword. Then he saw it. A faint blue glow lit up a glass case in a corner. Link ran to his sword. Throwing open the case, Link extracted the blade.
Fi flipped out of the blade. "Master, how is it that you are free?" the sword spirit asked. If Link didn't know her, he would say she sounded worried.
Link was about to answer when Rahzel rounded the corner, "I found my sword and shield, Link."
Hylian and sword spirit caught sight of each other. "Master, why are you with this woman? I calculate a 36 percent chance that she is trustworthy."
Link sighed, "Fi, this is Rahzel, she went to the Academy with me. She fell to the Surface four years ago."
"We will have more time to discuss this once we get out of here," Rahzel said impatiently, "here I found your other equipment." Rahzel handed Link all of the items he collected so far. He noticed that something was missing. He remembered what item that was unaccounted for.
"Rahzel, did you see a harp?" Link asked looking on nearby shelves. Rahzel answered negative and began to also search. Fi floated around the room.
"Master, there is a 98% chance that I have found the harp that Zelda gave you," Fi chimed. With all of his equipment found Link followed Rahzel out of the manor.
Link sunk into the deep snow. Rahzel led the way also making slow progress. Fi floated up ahead. Link passed Rahzel and didn't notice when Rahzel had stopped.
Hearing no footsteps following him, Link turned around. Rahzel stood still in the snow. "Come on, Rahzel. We have to keep moving." Rahzel nodded and took a step forward. She paused and Link frantically waved for her to keep moving. Rahzel stomped beside Link.
"Come on, Link. Ghirahim will notice that we escaped and I rather be as far as possible by then," Rahzel said.
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The pair reached the bottom of the mountain rather quickly. Link told Rahzel of his task as hero of the goddess. To be able to tell another Hylian about his adventure was a relief to Link. "So you weren't allowed to tell anyone about any of this?" Rahzel asked arms extended as if speaking about the Surface.
"Yes, this is my task and mine alone." Link quoted solemnly.
"Well, not anymore. I'm going to help you. No matter what you say."
Link smiled to himself. In truth, he really enjoyed having the woman around. "We should head to Skyloft to get some supplies. I've used all my red potions." Rahzel looked away looking uncomfortable. "Is something the matter?"
Rahzel looked unsure as if she couldn't put what she was thinking about into words. "My Loftwing is… My trip to the Surface was rough for me and my Loftwing."
Link's smile slid off his face. How would it feel to lose Crimson? Growing up, Link heard that the large birds were a symbol of the goddess's protection. Link looked at Rahzel's drawn face, "I'm so sorry. Crimson can carry both of us."
Rahzel smiled very little. With that settled, Link returned to the sky.
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The manor was in an uproar. Demons ran from room to room searching for the missing Hylians. The hustle and bustle didn't bother the lord of the manor who was standing in the cold, wet snow. "My Lord, the two Hylians are no where to be found," Vladimir's voice called out. Ghirahim puffed. Of course his sparrow was gone. She had expected that he was trying to aide his people and was disappointed in his selfish actions. "My lord?" Vladimir asked.
"Yes, thank you, Vlad. Don't worry I know where they went."
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Link laughed as the wind blew through his hair. Rahzel held loosely to his waist. The large red bird seemed unaffected by the increased weight of the other Hylian. Fi flipped out of the blade and floated alongside the bird. "Master, I detect a difference in the sky," she said emotionlessly.
Link looked around trying to find anything thing different. All he could see were clouds and open sky. "What's wrong, Fi?"
"There are no other Skyloftians in the sky. According to my memory, this is a rare occurrence that usually correlates with a catastrophe," Fi explained. Link looked around and found what the sword spirit said true. He could feel a sinking feeling in his stomach; the sky was never empty. The hero nudged his heels into Crimson's side to speed up the Loftwing.
The Loftwing flew over the Knight Academy island and both knights jumped off. Using their sailcloths, both landed safely. Both looked around. The plaza was shockingly empty. "Where is everyone?" Link asked himself out loud. Link ran to the Bazaar.
Every stall was empty. Even the old man that was always at the bar was gone. "This is not good," Rahzel said beside the hero, "It looks like they left in a hurry."
"There's no sign of a struggle," Link observed as Rahzel walked to the bar.
She picked up a mug, "It's still warm."
"Let's check at the Knight Academy," Link said as he ran out of the Bazaar; his heart racing. The demon can't come up here… can he?
