Daruk stopped at two spears crossed in front of him. "No voe are permitted in Gerudo Town." One of the guards shouted. "Let him pass." A commanding voice sounded from above them. On the top of the gate sat Urbosa, her red hair shinning in the desert sun. She wore a dark green crop top with golden embellishments and a white sash; her usual wear when she wasn't on Champion business.
"Lady Urbosa! It's not safe to be up there, especially with the Yiga Clan's revival." The other guard said as she turned to her. Urbosa waved her hand at her. "Hush now. I don't need scolding, I am perfectly fine up here. Now, let him through." The guards obeyed and let Daruk through. He made his way to the large building at the far end of the town where Urbosa had somehow gotten there before him and was seated in her throne in front of a small fountain.
"Sav' Sabba Daruk. You requested my audience?" She said while dismissing her guards. "Yeah, I've thought of something. It's seems like a stretch, but hear me out." Urbosa had already made her way over to the staircase in the corner of the room. "Let's talk upstairs. It isn't exactly the most private place down here, and if we're talking about the Princess, we should make sure people don't hear. You already know the things they say about her without knowing everything else."
"How do you move so fast?" Daruk mumbled under his breath as he clambered the stairs. They sat on delicate silk blanket on the floor, a basket of unpolished topaz bits and a plate of fresh hydromelon set out for them. "Don't mind if I do!" Daruk grabbed a small handful (or what could be classified as small in his large hands).
"So, what is it you came here to talk to me about without the company of Revali and Mipha?" Urbosa took a bite out of the orange insides of the melon. "Well, it's not really something they would be comfortable with, and you and I are the most responsible of the Champions, so I think we could keep this from getting out of hand."
"Daruk, by Hylia just spit it out already." Urbosa rolled her eyes at his hesitance. "Alright, alright. Y'know how Zelda's been studying every day for however long to unlock her powers, and she hasn't got any results yet?" Urbosa nodded, spitting out a seed. "Well, I've been thinkin' maybe she needs an attitude change. I think she needs to be happier, maybe it'll help her tap into her magic or something."
"Well, she has been very uptight. It might do her good to be more cheery; free her self up a bit. How do you suppose we go about this?" Daruk combed his fingers through his beard. "That's the sticky part, and the reason I didn't want the others here. Her father doesn't give her a lot of affection, and since her mother passed, bless her soul, the poor girl hasn't had much love."
"I think I see where you're going with this. She is a very stubborn girl, but maybe a partner would make her happier. Still, I'm confused about why the others can't be here for this." Urbosa tossed a rind behind her and bit into another slice. "Well, Revali isn't the best person to talk about this stuff with, and he'd probably say something to her. And Mipha, well, it's no secret that she's got a thing for-" Daruk was interrupted by Urbosa choking on the melon, slamming her fist on her chest causing several several small lightning strikes outside. When she spit it out she looked up at Daruk in disbelief.
"You don't mean... Are you saying you want to set up Zelda and... Link?" Daruk nodded. "The little guy would be a great match for her. Besides, I did some research, and apparently the previous incarnations of the goddess and the hero were all couples. So, why not keep tradition up? It makes sense to me." Urbosa shook her head. "But, she despises him, and he's never said a word to her. I don't think it'll work."
"That's the other reason I think we should get them together. She needs to learn to let go of her resentment for him and he needs to open up to someone! I mean, you can't say you think they're current relationship is good for either of them. At the very least, it'll get them closer." She took a deep breath. "Are you sure this is a good idea? I will go along with this as long as you can assure me that this is something we won't regret." Daruk nodded. "Now, all we need is a plan. I was hoping you could take care of that part, since you were always the planner of the group."
Urbosa stood up and lead him to the staircase. "Yes, I have a certain skill for planning. Well, it's been a pleasure, but I have to check up on Naboris and find a spot for a new field study." Daruk started down the staircase and turned around halfway down. "We need to focus on a different relationship later." Urbosa blushed and rubbed her neck. "I don't know what you're talking about, Daruk."
"Urbosa." He gazed at her and started back down the stairs. She quickly followed him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "That was a long time ago. After everything is over, we'll talk. I promise." She walked down the rest of the way, casting one final look at him before leaving the building.