Chapter Four: The Cafe Banquet

Dinner had just been served when the King's messenger returned from the Forest. He was out of breath from running between the castle and the forest.

"Sire," he exclaimed, "This object is like nothing we have ever seen before."

The King's rubbed his chin with his forefinger. "Send four knights to investigate further. You are to lead them to the location, Link." said The King.

Link looked up at the King with a mouthful of noodles. He had planned on heading out to see faraway lands. Visit friends he had made on his first set of adventures. He finished what was in his mouth before he began to speak.

"Milord, I was planning on going on another adventure." he stated, "This will surely be enough for the Royal Guard to investigate."

The King thought about what had been said for a moment before he replied.

"Link, you're right. I apologize for trying to get you to help." The King said.

"No need to apologize, Milord. If I were to be staying, I would gladly help the Royal Guard."

Dinner finished without interruption and, after a little catching up with Princess Zelda, Link was off to visit Din in Holodrum. As Link left the castle, he felt a sudden urge to go investigate the crash site. He started walking back to town. Once again, a shadowy figure followed him most of the way to Hyrule Town. As Link headed into the town walls, he quickly drew his blade and thrust it behind him. Slowly, he turned around, and found himself, face to face with Ezlo. The blade, though it did pierce the fabric of Ezlo's robe, did not lacerate his skin.

"Good Job, Link!" Ezlo said, "Didn't expect to see me here again did you?"

Link smiled and returned the Four Sword to it's sheath. "Never did I believe that I would see you again." he said as he embraced Ezlo.

Ezlo laughed, "Surprises come to those who earn them young friend."

"Come to town and have a cup of coffee with me."

Ezlo accepted his invitation, and they headed into town.

After what seemed like an eternity, Scorch and Ghost finally came upon a small house. They decided to knock on the door and maybe someone could help them find Link. As they climbed the steps to the front door, a shiny, ruby-like object caught Scorch's attention. He walked over to where the object was buried, grabbed ahold of a corner of it, and pulled it from the ground.

"I bet this is very valuable." Scorch said, holding up the green ruby.

"Dunno," Ghost replied, "Stick it in your pocket and if we come up to a pawn or something, we might find out."

Scorch put the ruby in his pocket and waited for Ghost to knock on the door. Just as Ghost was about to knock, the door opened and an old man stepped out.

"Can I help you Gentlemen?" the man asked.

"I don't know, Sir. We are looking for a person by the name of Link. Perhaps you have seen him?" Ghost told the old man.

The old man's smile deadened, "Link, well... um... he's my grandson. He isn't here right now. He is probably in town at the Rupee Game Shop, or he is at the Cafe."

Noticing that the man's stature had hardened upon the mention of Link's name, Ghost motioned for Scorch to follow him. They made their way down the front steps and toward the town.

"So, how did you manage to return to our world?" Link asked Ezlo, when they found an open table at the Cafe.

"Well, it wasn't very easy." Ezlo began, "First, I was called upon to come to my village's town hall. When I got there, the mayor told me that it was a miracle that I was still alive. I told him that my body may be alive, but my soul was dead."

"Why would you say something like that?" Link asked in a puzzled voice.

"Well, I liked this land. I told of our adventure against Vaati, and then told them that the door was to close, and I had to make a decision."

"What decision was that? To leave us?"

"Yes. I told the king that I was heartbroken for having to leave you and Zelda." Ezlo told him.

"That still doen't answer my question." Link said, still looking for an answer.

Ezlo sighed, "After hearing my story, the mayor granted me permission to return. He is the most powerful minish wizard in my land. He opened a portal back to here, which allowed me to come back."

"So that is what the boy was talking about." Link muttered to himself.

Link had been so interested in what Ezlo was saying that he didn't notice that Scorch and Ghost had entered the building. They walked up to the counter and asked the waitress if she had seen Link. She replied that she had, and that he was sitting at table number two. She pointed them to the table and then returned to what she had been doing.