Chapter 2, the first mission
Author's note: The second chapter will be much, much, better than the first, and all chapters from this point will also have narration from a character that will become important later on. The story will be told as if read from a book or journal from this point on with notes added by the narrator. Any notes made by the narrator will be italicized.
Everyone was talking about the story of Neil and Damien; the beginning of their story is part of a legend now known by everyone throughout the land. I therefore I felt no need to write it as part of their tale. Just who I am at this moment is irrelevant, I have chosen to write their tale so their story will not be forgotten and their whole story will be known, if you must call me something, call me Jet. Now most of their story was told to me by Neil and Damien themselves, other parts I added based on my time with them, any parts of their story in which they do not appear have been given to me by reliable sources, leading me to believe that they are accurate, this information however can most likely never be confirmed, it is also to be noted that this story took place while the two were fifteen, and it has been several years since this story has happened, hence some details will be missing. I have compiled their adventures into this novel, which begins shortly after their escape from the castle, any explanations that are required will be given when needed. Now this part of their story begins in what used to be Death Mountain during the life of the hero of time, now however, it has been hollowed out and turned into the head quarters for the Links. I now take you to a place deep inside of the base, into the room where the Links' leaders Wallace and Shane worked and made decisions.
Wallace was most definitely impressed; he could tell that his brother Shane was agreed with him. These two are perfect for the mission I need done. Wallace looked up and from the mission log he was reading and surveyed the two soldiers standing in front of him, the one named Damien who seemed to be a giant, standing over six foot, he had a round face, gray eyes, light brown hair, he was wearing the standard issue Master Sword style blade, Hylian Shield, and standard green tunic, hat, pouch, and boots that all Links wore, the other one who was known as Neil, he was shorter than Damien being roughly five-foot-eight inches in height, with a jet black hair, a narrow sort of face with a faded scar running down the left cheek, he wore a black tunic, which was most unusual , standard boots, yet he did not wear the hat, his sword was also unusual, it had a longer blade than the standard sword and instead of being made out of steel it was made of gold, the one thing that stood out most was his eyes, they were emerald green and appeared to blew glowing. After summing the two up. Wallace began to speak.
"You two have shown skills and abilities beyond your years". Wallace said. "I therefore wish that you two take on special mission to save Hyrule, and what very well could be the world.
"Just what is this mission you want us to take"? Damien asked.
"To be blunt and straight to the point, we want you to find and destroy M". Shane answered.
"So you want us to find and destroy the leader of an army bent on taking over Hyrule, because we did well on one mission"?
"Yes Damien, that's exactly what we want you to do". Wallace replied.
"That's suicide! There is no possible way to find and destroy M with out getting killed first".
"I have gone over both of your files thoroughly and I have concluded that with both of you working together you have the best chance out of all of us to defeat M."
It is at this point that I feel I should indulge to you just what was in Neil and Damien's files that made them seem like they were up to the task of defeating M. Each person's file contains a detailed report of their past, family, previous jobs, and skills they possessed. Now I shall not indulge any information on their pasts at this moment for their pasts shall come into play later, now I must return to the subject of this discussion which is their abilities that make them so "special'' if you will. Damien exceeds at interrogating someone with out torture, in other words he is very good at making anyone he comes in contact with divulge valuable information, he also has a vast number of contacts and informants throughout Hyrule, his sword skills are above average, but his best skill by far is his ability to use a bow and arrow, he is by far the best marksman the Links had, despite the fact that he was only trained has a Master. Neil was almost the exact opposite, he was not good at interrogation, but was a most excellent spy, he is well trained in the use of a sword, having trained in both single and double sword combat, most believe that the only person to have been better with a sword was the Hero of Time himself. Since he was trained as a Ghost, Neil possessed masks that gave him special abilities; Neil's best skill though, was his infiltration abilities, using his masks he could get into and out of virtually any area no matter how well guarded. It is now that I return you back to where we last left off, although it as been several moments since anyone has spoken.
The atmosphere of the room was most tense and an awkward silence was present within the room as well. Both Neil and Damien had thoughts running through there minds. "They think I'm good enough to defeat M, I know I'm good, but definitely not that good. On one side I have one good mission opportunity presented to me here and now, and on the other side there is a good chance I could be killed." Damien thought. His decision was then reached. "Find and destroy M, sounds like Windfall all over again, both of us will most likely end up just like… don't think about that Neil, this is your chance to pay M back for the past." Neil was through thinking, his decision was also made.
"I'll do it". Both Damien and Neil said together.
I believe now I should tell you just what the two were getting themselves into. M is a very powerful sorcerer, whose origins are unknown. Just who M really is as well as M's past are a most shocking twist, however I am afraid that I am not at liberty to reveal these secrets to you at this time. When Damien and Neil were given their mission there was very little known about M's appearance, origins, nor M's true power. The fact that such a task was given to soldiers so young is also another mystery to be revealed at a later time. Now I shall once again return you to the story, we begin this segment as the two are setting off on their mission; they are riding through Hyrule Field, on their tan horses, heading towards the land of Termina.
"May I ask why we are heading to Termina"? Neil asked.
"Because that is where I have a very good contact who is bound to have some information on M". Damien replied.
"Where did you get that scar"? Damien asked Neil.
"Ever hear of the Windfall Massacre"?
"You were in the Windfall Massacre"?
"I was born on Windfall, I was one of the few survivors of the incident".
"What happened"?
"M's troops needed supplies and Windfall was the ideal place to get them".
"No, I mean to your face".
"I'd rather not talk about it".
"It can't be that bad".
"We better move faster if we want to get to Termina before dark". And with that Neil's horse sped up and ran past Damien's.
"Well… Damien thought, that was interesting". Damien then sped off after Neil.
(Author's note: Sorry about the lack of action in this chapter, I promise there will be lots of it in the next chapter)
