OOC: It seems to me this isn't being used, so I'm gonna base the Red Crusaders here.

IC: A host of warriors seem to be preparing for a battle. Their swords are polished, armor repainted, and their Pegusi recoated. A man walks up to you. "Hello, traveller. What brings you here? I am Maorin. And you are?"

Blank steps into the cave and wipes the sweat beads off his brow before noticing the warriors and a man who appeared to be their leader. Sighing in relief that he had found his query, he releaxed a bit.

Hello Maorin, I am Blank Fireside. I came upon a signpost in North Castle's Town Square, and decided to inquire about the denominations. Tell me, what exactly are the Red Crusaders?

"Ah. Well, I don't want to bore you with the history, you can see that in the library. We are the denominations that protect Hyrule from falling into chaos. As you see, we are preparing for a battle at Shadow Castle. We are the fire denomination, meaning we can use Flame "Force." Force is a type of artificial magic, like the wizards and mages use. Most Force has to use words, like:
Nexus Rehm Doo Walla Shi!
That particular one causes Eclipse Mirages to wisappear, leaving any concealed artifacts. If you join, you will possibly be thrust into battle. Also, you get a cool keychain.. er... amulet..."

Battle at Shadow Castle? That place in the highlands north of Ruto? Well.... I was a Royal Knight at the court in Calatia for a while, perhaps this will be a good refresher for my skills. You say we use Flame Force? Well, I must say I can fight quite well with fire as my ally. I tell you what, Maorin, I think I'll join your crusaders, for a time.

Blank can tell that he will be able to work well with this army. Furthermore, he is relieved that he hasn't joined a Chaos-oriented clan. Order-orientation isn't one of his favourite concepts, but at least he won't be murdering the innocent.

So, this Shadow Castle.... why are we going to storm it and do battle with its inhabitants?

"Oh, good. There is some armor alongside the wall. Also, take this amulet. This proves your alliance with the Red Crusaders." Maorin hands Blank a red amulet.

Hiro, Hiree, and Alpha enter the room. "Maorin! We're here!" Hiro says, shaking the Crusader's hand.

"Ah, the King of Incinera! How you have grown! Well, here's the flute attachment. That'll sound the signal. Oh, yeah. We have found a way into the underworld. The lake in the forest will do just nicely." says Maorin.

"Great! So let's go, Hiro, Alpha!" says Hiree. Hiro attaches the peice onto his flute then plays a low note. The magic note reminds you of flaming passion, a burning desire for your mission. Basically any adjective that has to do with fire is in there.

Blank begins to feel a blazing lust for battle, He suits up in his right size and places the "amulet" in his pocket. Then, following the others, prepares himself for what might be the greatest battle in his history.

The lake? So there is an open passage the underworld. Excellent. I'm ready to go.

OOC: Also, just so you know, we can't technically get into the underworld, but a closed off section we have to rp. I doubt anyone's getting into the underworld anytime soon. So, there'll be no purdy picture. It's just like when Hiro and Alpha descended the Doom-Hole. We had to type what it looked like inside. Just a note, especially to the Mod Force! Don't get me wrong! I'm not trying to push the production of the Underworld along too fast!!!

OOC: That I knew. Nothing big really seems to be happening, though, so why is HA2 taking so long to advance further?

OOC: Blank, I'd venture the guess that it just takes a lot of work to make a new area. What's more, they probably need the proper inspiration for each area before they can create it, so it takes a long time to make the new areas. Ever since The Narrator (Jack) left HA2, that's just the way things have gone...

IC:
Alpha nods at the suggestion of the Hiro and Maorin. "Alright then, what are we waiting for?"

"A couple of Pegusi would be nice," Hiro says. Maorin hands Hiro, Hiree, Alpha, and Blank a set of reins each.
"Well, that'll set ya. Hiro, as soon as you get the lake drained, blow that wistle." Says Maorin.
"Just one question. How are we to drain the lake?" Asks Hiree.
"We have the Aqualok on standby. Just get to them, and they'll hit the switch. It's too evil for a zoran to get through, but the Aqualok's Water Force will be able to purify it. Now! Off with you!" Hiro and Hiree leave the base. They wait for Alpha and Blank.

Alpha sighs. This is becoming a recurring theme in his travels with Hiro. "Right behind you."

Blank follows his new comrades out of the secret "base," ready for whatever may await him in this mission. He's ready for anything, be it glory, reward or even death, although he'd prefer the latter to be omitted.