The Dark Enigma
"Fool!" the being of darkness leapt backwards anticipating Link's attack.
"I know how you fight and you so deviously charge at me? How long was it since our encounter in the water temple, 10 years...11 perhaps?" Dark Link's mouth slid into a grin, nastily encouraging Link to attack.
"I have no words for you!"
Link tried to slash again, however Dark Link simply stepped to the side of the slash and kicked Link into a tree. The Master Sword had fallen out of Link's hand and landed next to Marcus's head. Dark Link raised his blade and pointed it at Link's throat.
"There is no reason for us to fight now. You have not fully adjusted to this world yet and I would not like to kill you when you are only half as powerful."
Dark Link sheathed his blade and looked up to the stars.
"My Master suggested I kill you now, but I argued that it wouldn't be...as fun."
Link growled slightly at his shadows comment.
"Ganondorf..." Link sighed in resentment.
However Dark Link laughed as if mocking his rival's accusation.
"That old man was a fool with a ridiculous dream. I serve someone much more powerful; he is two parts of both worlds and is as clever as he is skilful with his blade!"
Link was shocked into thought. He had learnt a lot in that last sentence and was now trying to plan an escape route.
"Don't try to escape, I'm leaving anyway. I wouldn't have thought that you would set up camp right by the gateway between the two worlds. And what is that smell...ugh...pigeon; the food of beggars and dirt people. I would have expected better of you, than again you're nothing but a filthy Hylian."
Dark Link took two steps back before throwing a Deku Nut at the ground and disappearing into the darkness. The first thing Link did was check himself for any serious injuries before attending to Marcus. He put his hand against his neck to check that he was still alive and sighed in relief when he confirmed he hadn't died. Link pondered what his next moves were, if Dark Link was anything to go by, they should not be here by the time the sun rises.
Link checked his pouch for any medical supplies and was thankful for the red potion Saria had forced him to pack before leaving. He didn't necessarily want to use it now and he was doubtful that it would even work, but Marcus was going to need it if they were going to get out of here before daylight.
Link poured the red liquid down Marcus's throat, holding his nose to make sure that he swallowed it. He smiled when Marcus coughed, slowly coming back into consciousness.
"Ugh...what was that, it tasted vile...?" Marcus raised one of his hands to rub his hand and winced in pain when his hand touched the spot where Dark Link had hit him.
"That was a red potion, vile but a godsend amongst us mortals" Link chuckled quietly looking at Marcus as he managed to get up off the ground. "I wouldn't touch that spot for a few minutes so that the potion can do its magic."
Marcus nodded and started walking, slowly towards the gate of the park.
"Wait, where are you going?"
Marcus stopped and turned around almost forgetting that Link just helped him out.
"Oh right, yes...well we need to find you someplace to stay for a while, so it might as well be at my house. Just follow me!"
Link nodded and retrieved the Master Sword before following Marcus out of the Park.