Link was horrified on what he saw. The Elder's temple lay in ruins. Dust filled the air from the fallen rubble. Link wasted no time; he dug through the rubble in hopes of not being to late. He commanded Soara to get help. Soara stumbled across the land in search of the sound of anyone near by. Link could hear a voice deep within the pile of stone. Link scrambled to push over large rocks to get closer to the sound. Deep in the underground a recognizable voice sounded. It was the Elder. He was alright. Link pulled him safely out of the rubble. By now people have gathered around the destruction, and applauded Link for his bravery and good will towards another person. Link asked the Elder what had happened.
"I was visited by the ghost of a creature," the Elder started, "His yellow eyes glared as he demanded for the vary sword you carry. Of course I refused, and he set off a loud explosion as he left the room."
Link understood what all he needed to know. The Elder told him of the passage way into the Shadow Realm. Link took the map from him and set out to talk to the King. Soara walked by his side. Link smiled as she touched his hand. It was warm and delicate. He could not help, but realized that she was very similar to Zelda. Granter her eyes were blue and green like Zelda's, but the hair and height and build were very similar, except the chest. Link turned away as soon as he gazed upon her well endowed breast. He was a modest man and very respectable, but he could not stop from directing his eyes towards her lips and breasts. The two neared the castle entrance and walked in. Servants were scurrying around getting prepared for Zelda's wedding. Link was sure Zelda was locked in her room and demanding all the things she needed to make things perfect. She was very good at making things perfect it was her nature that Link liked.
"Link!" the Kink bellowed, "What a surprise to see you back again."
"I came here for a request," Link said with a bow, "There is a way to stop this great war that has been foretold to us by the ghostly character".
"There is to be no war," the King growled, "I have the finest army in all the land. Thanks to you of course, but I assure you there is no threat."
"But sir there is a possibility that no lives would be wasted,"
"Wars are not lives to be wasted; it's about men wanting to show their appreciation to they leader," spit was flying out of the Kings mouth. He was very angry.
"Men prove their worth by becoming a soldier," started Anthony as he walked into the room, "I really think we should try and prevent the war. In all aspects if we fail there is a chance of hindering the enemy's and loosing fewer men in battle".
Think thought for a moment. Link gritted his teeth in frustration. He knew it was a good idea, but he was not about to let Anthony know that. He was the one that took Zelda away from him. He was not about to let him get away with being the hero too. That was his job.
"Alright," the King growled, "Take what you need. I am sure this is enough for you to handle Link."
"Thank you for you generous approval sire, but to be safe I will bring a party with me".
"Very well go," the King pointed to the door. Link turned and led Soara to the armor's quarters. There he met with the chief of command, Calvin.
"I feel this is a dangerous mission. I am not sure any of my men would dare atmpt this," Calvin stated as he looked at the chart of warriors. His black hair trimmed his ears and slashed at his brown eyes. His build was nearly two sizes bigger then Link's body. Calvin had won great awards for his bravery. Link always approved of his judgment.
Link remembered the time Calvin and him risked their lives to save Zelda from a band of pirates that came by the village. And there was the time they played warriors when they were little. None of them thought that either of them would become who they were today.
"Do you have anyone in mind," Calvin asked.
"I was hoping you could come with. It would be like old times,"
"I hardly think this is a game Link,"
"I know this is not a game; I just wanted to you to be apart of the adventure."
Calvin agreed to participate. Calvin called on his top students in sorcery. He realized that with two strong warriors a little magic will go a long way. Eight people came to the room. Link looked them over. He walked over to a man in dark blue. Link eyed his physic. He was a strongly built man. And he stood with such courage Link demanded that he would come along on the journey.
"He will not help us," Soara started, "Look at him he is very scared about this journey".
"Is that true?" Link asked the blue man. The man shook his head in agreement. Soara was right. The man was terrified. The man had only been through part of his training and was not confident with his abilities.
"How did she know that?" Calvin asked as he watched Soara stumbled to Link's side.
"I bumped into him and he jumped" Soara explained.
Calvin eyed the vision before him. He was very infatuated with Soara's beauty. She seemed to dance in front of her eyes.
"My lady you are a vision beyond anyone I have ever see," Calvin said as he kissed her delicate hand. Soara just giggled at Calvin. Link pushed Soara aside and told her to choose the strongest sorceress among the group. Soara touched each face of the selected eight. Soara stopped infront of a large deep purple cloaked person. She touched the smooth face, but suddenly pushed her hand back. Link reached for her, but Soara extended her hand to stop him.
"This one is not human," Soara stated.
Calvin looked at her blankly. Link looked at the cloaked person. It was hard to see anything evident about the person. The cloak was heavy and thick, and created an illusion of size. The cloak went over the person eyes so it was nearly impossible to distinguish the person's features.
"I am not human," the cloaked person spoke. The voice was like the whispering wind.
"Then what are you," Calvin asked.
"I am an elf," the voice said as it took the hood away from his face. Long blond hair fell behind his long ears. It was evident that he was a male. "Your people don't allow our kind, so I hid myself to learn the mystical arts."
Link looked at him in shock. He did not understand this injustice. Link was a person of equality, even when there are more features that an elf holds then a human.
"Is this true," Link asked Calvin. Calvin put his hands on the table for support. He tucked his head down.
"Yes, but I let them into the arena. I don't see why we need to segregate," Calvin stated as he slammed his fist on the table. Soara walked over to him and put her arm around him. Calvin smiled, and looked deep into Soara's eyes. Soara blankly looked back then turned to the elf.
"Please then tell us your name," Soara politely asked. The elf smiled at her kindness.
"I am Damien," he said with a bow towards Soara. Soara smiled sweetly at him.
"Then it is settled then, Damien comes with us on our journey," Link demanded.
"Wait a second," Calvin called, "There is only three of us going?"
"No, Soara is coming too".
"There is no way only three against unknown odds! It's ludicrous!" Calvin yelled.
"There are four," Link smirked.
"The girl what can the girl can do?" Calvin lowered his head onto the table. He thought about his life and his agreement to help Link out. He felt like he was leaving his life to a road down to his death.
"She did figure out that one of your men was not human," Link smirked. He was quit proud of his nobility towards Soara.
"Actually," Soara admitted, "I knew he was an elf because I am the pixie that has guided him here". Soara pushed back her cloak and seeped her wings through her dress. Link and Calvin stared at her with amazement as her hair fluttered in an internal wind revealing her pointed ears.