Scorn through Mind

[Raye-Lee Reiriru]

The temple of time stood proudly next to Hyrule Castle Town. The sun bathed it in glory as small birds stood alert on the nearby fences. There was not a soul in the area. Pure silence. The grass gently swayed in rythum with the leaves that inhabited trees and bushes when the whisper of the wind would sway itself by. Old worn stones of grey and brown coated the exterior of this proud and powerful building. However, where there is light, there is shadow.

Amongst the trees that surrounded the garden nearby was a figure of one who resembled a human girl. Human she was not. The sun's bright rays would not dare shed light upon her pale skin that somehow housed a dark persona. Her red eyes glared at the entranceway and soon scanned the area for any signs of life. Three white doves quietly observed the area. Such holiness for the hero and deity, it made her stomach churn. Drawing three hai needles from her hidden shieth, the points soon made a stealthful and well hidden impact to each of the birds' breasts. Their beautiful white feathers soon were nothing but stained red as they impale the earth with a sickening thud.

What about the birds lives? Do they really deserve to die? With the plan that young Raye-Lee had in mind, yes. Raye-Lee was aware that some people have the ability to hear the goddesses of Hyrule, and some are in tune with nature. Those birds could prove a threat to her mission. Darting to the ground from the tree's branch, Raye-Lee's silent footsteps approached the dead doves. Her fingers plucked the needles from the breasts and with a mere wipe of her black glove, they soon were clean once more. After she tucked them away she picked up the birds and hid them very well under a bush that resided behind the tree- the one they last perched upon. One thing about killing, you must hide all evidence.

Her legs pulled her toward the Temple of Time's large chapel-like door. A hand reached for the doorknob, but soon stopped before it. Would Raye-Lee be able to withstand something she despised so much for this long of moments? She had to. She needed to gather information. Slowly the knob made its full 360degree turn. The powerful yet cripple hinges creaked as Raye-Lee pushed the door slowly and only gave her enough room to slip inside. She closed the door behind her, only to turn around and not marvel, but instead she looked at the white room with disgust. Its pure white paint, gold trimming, white-textured marble floors. All of it, disgusting. Her face was completely blank, no expression, no feeling. However, if one was to come inside, Raye-Lee's expression and face would immediately change.

After a few steps Raye-Lee stood before a small rise in the floor. The symbol of the triforce and the emblem of Light's design. Oh, how pretty- NOT! Raye-Lee's eyes gave a scornful glare to it and she walked right over it, hoping she would leave footprints. To her dislike, her shoes weren't dirty enough to do so. Soon her eyes met with the alter. She stood before it and read the text that was oh-so-special for the Hero of Time. Three spiritual stones would rest with a magical aura around them. It was far too strong and far too light-bearing for her to touch the peditals where they were supposed to stand. There had to be a way for her to get around this.....

Then it hit her. Instead of just destroying the seal, which she intended to do, Rays-Lee ignored that for a moment and walked up the stairs to the door that led to where the Master Sword once stood. After much effort combined with her magic, the door easily slid up, just enough for her to slip under. How? Aren't you supposed to play the Song of Time combined with the attributes of the three spiritual stones to get in? Yes, however the Hero already holds the Blade of Evil's Bane, and to return it, the door must be unsealed. Was her change of plans going to be this easy?

There it was. The Master Sword's pedistal. All of its glory and splendid honor meant nothing to her. Removing her glove and drawing a dagger, she squatted before the pedestal and examined it closely. Storing the information into her mind, she placed her bare hand against its cold stone. Shivers ran up Raye-Lee's spine. The light magic combined with the blade was very pure-very terrible. With her dagger, she placed the tip of the blade inside, hoping her dark magic could seal the magic away. She attempted to force it in, however a bolt of magic shot up the blade and into her body. A grunt of pain and small yelp escaped her lips as she drew back. With a few pants, she regained strength and stood up. No, she was not strong enough yet to destroy something this powerful. Well, how could you? Isn't it the Blade of Evils Bane? Couldn't it defeat Raye-Lee since she chose the side against the blade? That did not matter to her.

The dagger's blade ran against the palm of her bare hand, resulting in a small pool of blood. Tilting it to its side, the coloring ran down her hand and dripped onto the pedestal. "You accursed sword. You can save nobody but those who wield you..."
Such harsh words to say....
As Raye-Lee looked about the temple, she noticed more of the medallion insignias among the ground. Quickly she found one to the shadow sage. She placed her bloody hand against it, leaving her hand-spring. this is for the honor of my family....may you all get avenged

With that mentally said, she slipped her glove back on and sheathed her dagger. However, her ears twitched as she heard another sound not coming from her own body. Her heart began to beat fast. What was she to do? Stuck in a Holy place that made her ill, yet her one exit could leave her exposed. Quietly she darted to the opposite side of the room and hid in a shadow. Her hands soon had a black aura among them as she grabbed the shadow beneath her and wrapped it around herself- camouflage from the naked eye. She somehow scaled the wall to the window's of the temple and used the shadow around her. The light was not pouring in from one window, however you would have to have a keen eye to see that, for Raye-Lee was at the window that was above yet beside the door, her one ticket out. She silently begged herself that nobody would find her doing an evil plot. How would she be able to mask her persona like this?

[Dark Link]

Dark strode down the stone walkway towards the temple of time. He was rather curious right now. Ember had put the thought into his mind that since Link's sword could be used here to travel through time, then his Dark Master Sword might be able to do the same.

He felt the presence of someone inside the temple as he approached. It was faint. Thinking there wouldn't be anyone inside the temple that would have a reason to mask their presence, Dark decided that it must be a child or perhaps a fairy inside.

Because of this, Dark walked casually into the temple, not even bothering to put his hand anywhere near the sword hilt.

[Raye-Lee Reiriru]

Footsteps echoed for what felt like forever. Their sound bouncing off of the glimmering walls, making their way into the sword’s chamber where Raye-Lee hid. With closed eyes, concentration was devoted to listening to the stride of whoever possessed those footsteps. Large, slightly chunky, with an even stride. Whoever this was did not have any leg injuries, and appeared to be taller than Raye-Lee herself. The scuffing sound caused her to believe the person was wearing some kind of boots. What? Do you seriously think Raye-Lee is going to give up her hiding spot to see who could be coming? Fat chance.

Who could this be? I have seen many folk here in Hyrule as I go about my own deeds and such, but this footstep pattern seems so.....eerie. As if...a brick of led is forcing itself upon my chest making it hard to breathe.

Her legs and arms changed position quickly for comfort yet ready to spring into action. Her mind was racing frantically trying to think of a way to escape. Time to analyze her situation.

She’s stuck in the Temple of Time. There are two main chambers; The alter room, and the door to the Sacred Realm which is another stone chamber where the Master Sword would reside. She was beyond the alter room. The only exit points were the door itself, and the windows among the wall. She couldn’t make a scene and break a window, that would attract attention. She also couldn’t just run through the door like any ‘ol person, that’s just stupid. She’d be revealed and would have to face whoever is there. Does this mean she should attack, kill, or knock out this person, take what he or she has, and run for it (while wearing her mask of course)? Perhaps. Perhaps not. It all depended on the other presence's skill level.

Well, that’s certainly against Raye-Lee, isn’t it? That just sucks. As she remained hidden, she kept thinking who would be there. Her head was starting to hurt. This much time in such a light-bearing place made her head somewhat spin, and then this other presence was full of darkness, much to Raye-Lee’s liking. However such a powerful clash of ease of mind and pain of mind made her head throb. She could feel beads of sweat forming on her face, and how her breathing was becoming a low pant as she concealed herself the best she could. However, her skill was slipping at this moment. Normally being able to be near invisible to the naked eye, you could make out a small distortion on the walls and windows pattern behind her, resembling her body’s position.

[Lydia]

So....it was here where Lydia would find the power of the Triforce?

She ran this question many times in her head as she pushed open the double doors. Inside was...bright. Very bright. So bright she had to squint her eyes slightly. It almost made her feel sick, yet something in her rejoiced the light. Maybe it was that feeling that made her stomach turn. Or maybe it was because when she looked ahead, the Door of Time" was slightly opened.

Was someone already here? Trying to get to the Triforce's power first?? No! She needed it! She needed it's power! Quickly, unsheathing both of her sais, she ran swiftly through the Door and was greeted by...a shadow?

His back was turned, but she was sure he heard her. Lydia didn't even see the distilled shadows against the wall, not knowing another presence was there as well.

[Dark Link]

Dark stepped into the temple with his own purposes and motivations. He had very little interest in the faint presence he could sense, still believing it to be a child. But as he stepped lightly on the stone floor, another individual burst into the room, drawing two very oddly-shaped weapons.

Dark looked at her curiously, slowly drawing his sword. "Oh deary me, what is this? Someone seems to be looking for a fight. Isn't that just-"

Dark stopped as something stirred in his senses. A surge of power, though extremely brief. It seemed to be coming from what he had thought was a child. Realization dawned on Dark, and he took a strong stance His eyes searched the room from floor to ceiling, but he saw no sign of the other intruder. He would not be able to fool around after all.

"I was told that the Temple of Time was abandoned, that no one came here anymore. It appears that I was sadly misinformed. Now I've two people on my hands that I must kill," Dark said eagerly.

[Raye-Lee Reiriru]

It was getting bothersome staying in the Master Sword’s chamber. Enough of waiting. Though she will be exposed, Raye-Lee decided to make the first move. The formally sealed door was still open. She left her place on the windowsill and paced her way to the door, crouching on her knees. Her eyes narrowed. Another person was there. Two bodies, two different abilities, two different strategies needed per person. This...was not good. A girl, standing near in height as Raye-Lee herself had two sais unsheathed. A fighter? Someone willing to deal with all of this light must either be associated with that element or be in alliance with the royal family. In other words, an enemy.

Hold it, Raye. Why would someone in alliance or association be here in the Temple of Time with such an aura and with unsheathed weapons? This girl, whoever she is, must either be out for the triforce....No. This relic will be mine.

Raye-Lee’s heart stopped for a split second as her red eyes looked at the shadowy figure. That hair, the blade of evils bane? He also held such a shield that the Hylian Knights carry, and that tunic, those boots! Link?! Raye-Lee felt anger erupt within her mind. If that was really who she thought it was, there was going to be a battle. No time for anger. Exposure was the only way out. Her hidden presence will be more exposed, but it’s worth it. Standing up, Raye-Lee manipulated her fingers to a specific position. Temporarily focusing, she closed her eyes. She felt the magic surge through her, and she felt her mind scream at her for exposing her hidden aura.

Hawkeyes was mentally commanded to herself.

With her eyes open again, they gained a new color and hue. The dark bloody red color used to stain her eyes was now a dark amber with a pointed oval for a pupil. She leaned back down again under the semi-sealed door, her vision now better. That man resembled the Hero of Time....in black? It’s a trick, it has to be a trick. Unless....that’s the person Raye-Lee had been somewhat idolizing since her family’s death. Dark Link: The Master of Shadows. He who wields the “Blade of Lights Bane” as she called it. Oh the opportunities! But before witnessing in person the commander of shadows, she had to analyze both of these people. She had heard of Dark Link from many tales as a child. She knew by the myths and legends that Dark Link has just as much skill and probably more than the Hero of Time. This was going to be hard. However that other girl probably couldn’t pinpoint Raye-Lee’s location. The element of surprise and stealth was on her end.

Her eyes blinked, and Raye-Lee’s crimson red returned. Still covered with her powers, she slipped under the chamber’s door and now stood behind the alter. Raye-Lee could tell that her ability in use could’ve given the Dark Hero the needed information to pinpoint her. Moving quickly, Raye-Lee scrambled to the front of the alter, hidden within that shadow as well. Drawing four dai needles, Raye-Lee took aim at this girl’s left hand. The needles would just barely make it around the Dark Hero’s arm and hair. The needles penetrated her shadow cloak like a bullet through paper. To the common folk with no abilities or fighting skill, they’d probably freak out and call the alter possessed. However, her accuracy was on her side this time. She couldn’t tell if the hit was a success or not. It would be easy to tell if she saw the girl flinch or drop her sword. However, seconds before she had made her attack, she heard the Dark Hero speak of killing two people. Raye-Lee held back a gasp. Could he have already found her location? What if he did? He was only about seven meters away. With the skill level Raye-Lee predicted, she was in grave danger. One swipe from his sword could create a very heavy wound. What made matters worse was that Raye-Lee was still a little weary from being in this light-magic infested area. For the few seconds that time was passing by with, Raye-Lee didn’t want to wait. The questions: Would those needles make contact with that girl’s hand? Would the Dark Hero be able to see her as plain as day? Was Raye-Lee going to have to fight for the trifoece? It didn’t really matter if Raye-Lee did not obtain it, as long as her goals were sufficed. What matters is getting rid of anyone in her way.

[Lydia]

Lydia was raised an eyebrow at his remark. Two people? Was there another in here? Carefully, she scanned around the walls of the temple...seeing no one....had this...thing...lost it's mind? Or did he simply see something she was overlooking.

Digusted with herself that she may have underestimated the circumstances, she raised her guard up more slightly, and listened intentively of the enviroment around them. It was then she heard of soft yet almost faint shuffling behind where the shadow stood.

Being outnumbered, whether they were working together or not, Lydia decided to make the first move. She was always taught, not to make the first move, not to make the first mistake, but the anxiety and adrenaline rush within her caused her to act. She raised her left hand, and threw her sai. It would wizz pass the shadow, and hopefully hit the other intruder within the walls. It would be better to first attack the opponent that she couldn't see....for it was using the cover of darkness...then focus her attention on the shadow. Maybe the sai whipping passed him made him second guess her...

A couple of harsh stings on her hand caused her hiss in pain. Looking down at her left hand, she noticed a couple of small needles sticking into her hand. Trying to ignore the stinging pain, she looked up, hoping he and the unseen assailant didn't notice...