Dark. Pressing. Pain. Water presses so hard that it would cause unbearable pain. Gasping and reaching, the silent princess looks for an escape, but there is no clear path. Only the surface of the water, where an unknown woman's face glances down. She looks into the strangers judging eyes. Her yellow eyes blazing with familiarity. Yellow eyes, with spots of blue.
Lost in observation, the silent princess sinks. A thick layer of ice forms above the water's surface. She panics, flailing her arms formlessly, and gasps.
Zelda's eyes shot open. She found herself in a cold sweat, and hyperventilating. The same nightmare again. What could it mean? She turns to Link, who is still fast asleep. Obviously, because it's still dark. She decided that trying to go back to sleep was a hopeless act, so she picked up the Sheikah Slate.
Zelda and her knight had been staying at the comfy abode in Hateno Village. They needed a plan of action. Originally, they were journeying to Zora's Domain to attend to Vah Ruta, However, Link had fallen ill, so they returned to Hateno for treatment. Zelda had discovered the ability to take notes on the Sheikah Slate, and used it for planning.
She knew eventually they needed to get to Zora's Domain, but something felt off about heading there in the next few days. She knew Link was in near perfect condition, but something held her back. Perhaps anxiety, perhaps the nightmares, but whatever it was, she found loathsome. All she wanted was to get out of Hateno Village.
Zelda noticed the sun peeking through the clouds. Even though she wouldn't sleep, she thought she'd close her eyes.
Link was healthy and awake, Zelda was bored, so they were leaving today. The once comfy home had become a prison of boredom for the princess. Link seemed to agree. Zelda prepared supplies for their journey, and before they knew it, off they were.
That pesky anxiety still followed the princess. She just wanted to ease her mind a bit. Perhaps ask Link for some closure.
"So," she said, "How is everybody at the domain?"
Link shrugged and muttered, "They seemed bitter at first, but they're nicer since I stopped Vah Ruta." Zelda always loved Links soft voice. She's glad he's been talking more often.
Zelda sighed, "I really wish the Sheikah Slate could warp two people. This journey is so cumbersome." Link suddenly chuckled.
"You and your big words." He said.
Zelda giggled. She looked at all the wildlife surrounding her. She took a deep breath. Fresh air. Something she lacked while imprisoned with Ganon.
"This wild life is so beautiful. I can't imagine anybody would want to sacrifice if," Zelda paused, "Link...you don't suppose the king will be upset with me, do you?" Zelda felt her relaxation crumble.
Link raised an eyebrow at her, "He wasn't mad at me. In fact, he was actually really happy to see me." Link stopped, and rested his hand on Zelda's shoulder, "You're worrying too much. The only zora i'm sure will hold a grudge would be Muzu, but he's just a grouchy old gremlin."
Zelda giggled. Link's small speech seemed to alleviate some of her anxieties. She truly hoped for the best, but something in her mind convinced her that tensions would rise the moment she walked foot on the domain.
Zelda felt a sudden burning through her throat. She's thirsty of course! It seems that all this time with Ganon had made her forget that she had basic hylian needs!
"Pardon me link, but do you have water on you?" She asked. Link quickly pulled put water from his bag, and handed it to her. Suddenly, Link was knocked down from behind! Before they knew it, an elusive bokoblin thief had snatched links bag!
The bokoblin made mocking grunts, and run up a near hill. It lifted Links bag, and jumped up and down happily. It then bagan throwing everything out, and eating any food in sight. Link got up, and brushed himself. He yanked out the master sword to obliterate the petty thief. The lucky situation only got worse when a lizalfos snatched the Sheikah Slate from Zelda's hands!
"Gimme that you stupid lizard!" Zelda yelled as she watched the curious creature poke at the slate. It bagan stamping random locations, and placing beacons everywhere! Zelda fought vigorously to get the slate out of its hands.
"I said give me- ACK! DISGUSTING!" The lizalfos stroked its tongue across Zelda's hand. It also noticed Link charging its bokoblin comrade, and threw the slate at his left ankle, tripping him.
"FUCK!" Links language echoed throughout the land, and he fell on his face.The master sword slipped out of Links hands. The dumb lizard then kicked it down a small cliff, and scurried off towards the bokoblin. They both mocked Link and Zelda, then ran off.
"DAMMIT!" Link cursed as he watched the master sword slide down the cliff, "NOW I GOTTA GO DOWN AND GET THAT SHIT! AND ALSO MY BAG! I HAD ALL MY FOOD IN IT! CAN THIS DAY GET ANY WORSE?!" Links prayer was answered! It started raining! As Link was kicking the ground and cursing, Zelda picked up the Slate that became a weapon at the hands of the lizalfos. Hylia blessed them both, the screen was cracked.
Zelda turned slowly to Link, who had only just calmed down. She showed the cracks to Link with a horrified look on her face. Link let out a pained and exhausted sigh. Zelda thought for a moment.
"Did you by any chance bring extra weapons?" She asked.
"No! I didn't think we'd get mugged by monsters!" Link sat down and took deep breaths, "We need to make a plan! We need to get the bag first. I'm not lettin' them loot me! I still have my shield, and an average bow with some arrows. What have you got?" Zelda looked on her person.
"Well, once I drink my water, I'll have an empty bottle, and a Sheikah Slate with a cracked screen." She said, "but I'm not sure we should use the slate if its damaged." Link was in deep thought.
"Looks like we need to get creative"