Twilight Aftermath

Chapter 17: Invitation

                                 Callum

We had returned to Castle Town. Telma wasted no time in consulting the doctor about Ashei. They have an appointment at his clinic soon. Auru is going with her. As for me, I'm spending time with Beth and Shad has went to get medical supplies. Beth stood by me, patiently. I told her we'd explore Castle Town today. "Are you ready?" I asked. "Always will be" Beth said back. I had also promised Telma I'd grab the mail on the way. As we went out of the door, I checked in the mailbox. Only one. I picked it up. I scimmed through the information and noticed that it was written to me. I turned it around and saw the Hylian rest on the back. Wait? "Who is it from?" asked Beth. I was astonished to think that they would send me something. "It's from the royal family." Beth was equally as shocked. "It took this long to know what has happened?" What do they want,I wonder? "Let's go back inside." I opened the door. Me and Beth sat at a table. I opened it and began to read the letter.

"Dear Sir Callum,

It is in my most honourable faith that I invite you to Hyrule Castle. I have received word from my Goron and Zora allies that you've aided them in their time of need. For that, I sincerely thank you. If you can please come as soon as you can along with your 'gifted ally', we must talk about a very serious subject that effects all of Hyrule. You see, a certain darkness still lingers in Hyrule. We must sever it once and for all. I'd love to speak with you about the legend art hero as well. You
see, Link has suffered much throughout the last two years since the end of the Twilight Invasion. In fact, he went through a different world and back to keep our beloved kingdom safe.

I would love to discuss your role in all of this. It is vital that we do so."

Yours Faithfully,

Princess Zelda

                                    Shad

I had got the needed medication we needed. I don't know where to go next, however. As we've been to the forest, mines and lake. All of them were cursed in some way. But, I'm confused as to where to go next. Who knows? Maybe the Ooccaa are apart of all of this? It's a thought that has never left my mind. Still, I have one more stop. I walked into the shop where I saw shining beauties everywhere. They each were magnificent. "Hello, there" said the shopkeeper. "How may I help you?" I knew what I wanted but I had to choose. "Well, I'm looking for a gift. Something for a beautiful day." She thought for a moment. "Aaah. You'll be wanting one of these, then." She walked to the cabinet on he left. "Which colour?" I knew already. "That deep blue please." She picked it up and placed it in a case. I payed for it and put it in my bag. I blushed about that thought. Time to go back to the bar.

                                      Telma

She still hasn't responded. No. She can't be. "Don't worry" Auru said. "She won't die." Suddenly, the curtain opened. "Next! Ashei" the doctor called out. We went in. I don't want my fears to be correct. Auru carried Ashei. "Put her on the bed, please" the doctor said. Auru did so. "What's wrong then?" Now, to explain. "We're archaeologists. We study ancient ruins. Ashei here, well, she went to study deeper and she was there for way too long. We found her like this. Unresponsive." I hate to lie but he can't be told the truth. He was intrigued. "Interesting. How long has she been like this?" I recounted what happened. "A day. She's breathing but won't respond to me and her eyes..." The doctor looked at her eyes. "Completely blank. This is very concerning. This is beyond my area of knowledge. But...there's still hope. It may be in your deepest interests to go to Hyrule Castle. This is not physical, but mental. They have a history with treating people like this. I'm sorry I couldn't do anything further." I nod. "Thank you." Auru carried Ashei. Back to the bar.