Link soon left the temple, Ghirahim by his side. They walked to the soon-be village. Link helped gather supplies, and work on the hut, while Ghirahim sat on a nearby boulder and watched. When night fell, they all retired to the temple, where they'd been sleeping for the time being. Zelda slept in the back room, and Gaepora and Link slept in the main room.
Link awoke in the middle of the night, the find his sword gone, and the side door ajar. Cautiously, He stood and walked over; and out the door. He found Ghirahim, by the gate of Faron woods, crouched over something, the sword on his back. Link trotted over to him "Ghirahim?" Ghirahim turned, a bit worriedly "Oh…Link…" He looked back down at the creature. Links eyes were drawn to it as well.
It was small, and black; monstrous in form. It was clearly injured and dying. It looked up to Ghirahim "Master…Ghirahim… Please do something… You'll get hurt…" The creature rasped, then suddenly choked, and dissolved into black smoke. Ghirahim looked troubled. Link frowned, getting a familiar feeling of dread in the pit of his stomach "What is it?" Ghirahim stood and sighed "…We are being hunted."
Link looked around, stance defensive. Ghirahim looked to him "There's no threat right now… but… In short… Someone else has ….taken control of the demon world. And they want revenge. Both for you taking down demise, and now for me, betraying them…" Link felt a bead of sweat slide down the back of his neck. Ghirahim sat with him, and explained. "That minion that you just saw, it came to warn me … You see… When I was regenerated back into the demon world, the other demons accepted me somewhat … But they were swain by another demon…A prisoner no less, to exile me. That prisoners name was Naberius."
"…That minion told me he has taken control of the demon realm, on promises to return the former kings glory, and get revenge on the chosen hero; as well as take control of the land Demise sought. So basically, the position we're in, is our heads are wanted, roasted on spits. We've been added to the proverbial wanted list…" When Ghirahim mentioned that, Links eyes widened. He was reminded of the dream he had back on Skyloft.
Ghirahim looked to him "What's with that face…?" Link frowned "I had a dream on Skyloft… Where I saw darkness… and heard voices saying similar things… about avenging the king…" Ghirahim looked intrigued "You may have had a vision of it somehow, sky child…" He bit his lip "That still doesn't put us in a good position… I'm not sure what we do from here… Those demons are very formidable…"
Link tried to think, but he realized how drained he was. He sighed "Let's wait until morning to come up with a plan…This is unreal." Ghirahim nodded slowly and looked slightly nervous; but it was forced back, and hidden under a calm, uncaring demeanor. Such was Ghirahim's personality. They walked back to the temple, and began a restless sleep.
The darkness parted a bit, showing silhouettes of five people; vague. One sat in a throne at the head of the dark room. One, to the right of the throne, looked up and gave a fanged grin "So, Naberius. What are we doin' now?" The man on the throne folded his hands "Getting the forces together to launch an attack. It will take some time. Meanwhile, I want you four to keep an eye on the hero and his little sword. I understand we had a pest problem. Did he get through?"
A single red eye gleamed across the room "Yes, unfortunately. He is dead now. I'm not sure if he leaked any information, however." Naberius grunted "Even so. We have time. In getting the troops ready, we'll be a bit vulnerable. You will need to pick up the slack." The four figures nodded, and Naberius looked to the sky. "Try me, Hero." His red eyes narrowed.
Links eyes opened, and he sat up, more out of breath than before. Though the dream wasn't a nightmare, and it didn't faze him mentally in any way, it still made him feel disoriented. He ran a hand through his hair and caught his breath. Morning light shone into the temple. Link rubbed his eyes.
Zelda emerged from the other room "Morning link! Sleep okay?" Link paused a bit. Zelda could tell something was wrong. "What's wrong?" Link looked to her "…It's not over." Zelda got a frightened look on her face "…What?"
Ghirahim came out of the sword. He, Link, Zelda and Gaepora had a sort of meeting. Ghirahim explained everything. Link also explained his dream to them. Zelda looked unsettled, as did Gaepora. After they were done, Zelda was the first to speak, her voice quiet "So…What can we do?"
Ghirahim looked at all of them "Naberius will never come out alone; without the army he's preparing. Demise would have never hid behind his army in such a cowardly way… We must go to the demon realm; If we want to take him out. It takes about a week, maybe a little more, to mobilize the demon forces to full strength. They will be starting off slow, since they think they have the element of surprise. So we must work deftly and swiftly. They are no doubt watching us."
Zelda looked worried "Wouldn't it be dangerous to go to the demon realm?" Ghirahim flipped his hair "Oh, incredibly so! It's very dangerous there. Especially for light dwelling beings… And it also take quite a lot to GET to the demon realm.. So we have to work fast." He looked to link, a bit interested "But it seems you have been given the ability to have dreams or visions about the demon realm… I'm not sure if a demon is behind that or just the goddess herself…"
Link frowned "It's a bit painful when they do happen…" Ghirahim nodded slowly, and Zelda took out a map of the surface world, and gave it to Ghirahim, at his behest. He looked carefully. He took out a pen and marked five spots; over the Lanayru sand sea; over toward the edge of the Lanayru province, that was very open and vast; near the base of Eldin Volcano; on the far right of the Eldin province; and one near to Sky view Temple.
Link looked interested "What are those marks indicating?" Ghirahim pointed to the one at the base of the volcano "This is the entrance to the demon realm. The other four, will be places necessary to open the entrance." Zelda frowned, concerned. Ghirahim rolled up the map and it disappeared in a flourish of diamonds "I'll keep this stashed away until we need it.." Link nodded and stood "We should go back to sky loft and grab some supplies.. I'll need a new shield.. and some potions.."
Ghirahim noticed it. Link, of course had a serious, and bit of a grim look on his face, one of determination, to stop the new threat arising. But in his eyes, Ghirahim could see a thrill; the likes of which he hadn't seen on Links face since he was on his heroic mission. Once again, Link had an adventure. He had a purpose and people to protect. Ghirahim smiled. He had been worried, about having to take on these other demons all together.. Of course, he didn't let that show. But after seeing that look in his eyes, Ghirahim felt a safety he hadn't felt in years. Ghirahim wouldn't tell him that though. He wasn't one for touchy, feely emotions.
He stood up. Link was now pacing, naming off places he'd have to go and upgrades he should probably make. He shook his head. He heard a voice, beside him "Tell me.. Do you see it too?" Ghirahim looked down, and saw Zelda standing beside him. He was surprised she was even speaking to him. The saying ran through his head "Desperate times call for desperate measures". That must be it. He smiled "Depends on what you're referring to. If you're referring to that look in his eyes… then yes, maiden, I do see it, Loud and clear. Does that anger you?" He smirked. All the better if it does.
She looked at him from the corner of her eye, and smiled "I simply wanted to evaluate how well you could read him.. If I'm going to entrust his safety to you, I want to make sure you can at least do that.." Ghirahim raised an eyebrow. She continued "Reading links emotions will be crucial. He's not talkative, and can make brash and sudden decisions, especially in battle… But you know that all too well, don't you?" His eyes narrowed a bit. She smiled "I just want to make sure you can read him"
She turned to him "If you can bring him back safe from this… I'll trust you." He looked at her, for a few moments, and then chuckled. He flipped his hair "I'll reiterate, I don't seek your trust or approval.. But do what you will." She nodded. Link finished up his list of preparations. He went to Ghirahim "Alright Ghirahim, Lets go." He could see an eagerness in him, as well as his seriousness. He smiled and nodded, disappearing into his sword.
Link turned to Zelda "Well, I'm off again. This time not chasing after you.." He smiled a bit "I'll come back as soon as I can." She smiled and nodded "I'll be waiting for your safe return… We'll keep working on the village while you're away." He smiled and walked out the doors, to a bird statue. He paused. "Looks like I'll really need a sword after all.. And you'll be indispensible with your knowledge of the enemy and the territory… Are you ready, Ghirahim?" Ghirahim smiled "As ready as I'll ever be"
Ooh, Things are heating up, arn't they? This is where things start to take a unique turnn.. Keep readinggg
