Bonded

By: Shindouga1

Author's Note: This was a story or a premise that has been stuck in my head for a week while I was working on my manuscript. The story takes place post-Calamity Ganon. If you haven't read around the Internet, there is a theory that Breath of the Wild converges the three timelines converge or this takes place in the Child timeline so, I'm taking advantage of it. Also, if you haven't played Breath of the Wild, do so before reading.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Legend of Zelda franchise. It belongs to Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto. Please don't sue! I only create OOCs!

Guide:

[blah]: sign language

'blah': thoughts

blah: foreign language

Chapter 1: A Quiet Wail

To stay for once that Prince Sidon was perplexed by his situation was an understatement. One moment he was lounging near Van Ruta, the next minute, a black hole opens and something big and black falls from the sky. He, nor none of his soldiers knew what to do at first until the black figure stood, and tiny wail could be heard. "Your highness?" asked a solider

Prince Sidon nodded and got to his feet, grabbing his silver spear. If Bokoblins were using magic, it was his job to stop them. Still, after Calamity Ganon died, there should be no lingering dark magic, but this creature proved him and Princess Zelda. As the trio went to attack the creature, a Lizalfos appeared form the ground and began its attack. A shiver ran up Sidon's spine as he saw the glowing yellow horn. "Fall back!" he yelled

The sharp pain that surged through his body made his scream as he and his men were attacked with lightning. A zora would die in a matter of seconds from a lightning attack, yet he and his men didn't. Before he fell to unconsciousness, he saw something sharp and black in his field of vision.

"Highness! Higness!"

Prince Sidon took a deep breath and sat up quickly. Maybe, too quickly, considering the room spun for a moment. A blue, female Zora sighed as she sat down. He looked around, realizing he was in the healer's den. "Elrora?"

"Thank Hylia. You were groaning in your sleep."
"Where am I? What happened?"

"When you didn't come back after sunset, the King got worried and sent for more soldiers. You, Rivan, and Tottika are lucky to be alive."
"Did they mention a creature?"
"There were remains of a lizalfos, but no other creature. But, there was a strange wall of flint between you and the dead creature."
"Flint?"
"Yes, a very large wall. The cobblers are going to have a field day with this."

"But did the soldiers mention anything else?
"Nothing of value. The most important thing is that the three of you are alive. Your father would be devastated if something were to happen to you."
The prince sighed and then gave his usual grin. His body did still feel as if it were on fire, but he still wanted to find out what that creature was.

Link sighed as he looked at the bottom of Zora river. The blue lanterns lighting the way towards the kingdom. Unlike when he first was here, there were no monsters on the road, at least not now. There was no rain, and it seemed very peaceful. Epona huffed and he patted her mane. "Do you think they would be alright with us dropping by?"

Link gave small smile to Paya. His new wife worked hard after Calamity Ganon's defeat to get rid of her stuttering. Now, they were married and all Link wanted to do was travel and show his new wife the world around her. Considering everything that happened, he wasn't surprised that she never left Kakariko Village. Link gave a small smile and signed: [Prince Sidon is one of my dearest friends. He will be overjoyed to see us, and so will the king.]

Paya nodded but said nothing else as they headed up the trail. She could see why he was eager to come to this domain. It was very beautiful, and she could see the fish jumping in the water. The beautiful, purple coral swayed back and forth in the wind. Her thoughts ended, however, once she heard something whiz past her ear. An Octorok decided to rear it's ugly head and began its attack. Link motioned for her to stay put as he pulled out an arrow. He had to time it carefully, considering how Otoroks always hid if they knew they were about to be attacked. When her husband destroyed the creature, she grimaced as he took the innards from the creature. No matter how she explained it, she would never get used to it. When the wind blew, she thought she heard the wail of a baby, but she shrugged it off as nothing.

As soon as they reached the summit, a few Zora guards waved at them. One Link quickly recognized was Bazz. "Champion Link, what brings you you this domain?"

[I'm showing my wife one of the many places I've visited on my adventures.]
Paya blushed and looked down. Bazz gave an elated smile and chuckled. "I'm happy for you, my friend. Come, King Dorephan and Prince Sidon would be honored to have you."

As they rode while Bazz swam, Link looked around curiously at all the soldiers that were standing at attention. [Did something happen?]

"Lizalfos. They've been attacking lately. I'm surprised you didn't see any at the bottom of the summit."

"We saw an Octoroc or two." Said Paya

Bazz nodded and rubbed his chin. "First the weird black hole, then the surprise Lizalfos attack, and now this. Something doesn't add up."

[Weird black hole?] signed Link

"Right before Prince Sidon and I were attacked, there was strange thing…almost like a hole in the sky and this black creature appeared. Then we got attacked by a Lizalfos who could wield lightning. I don't remember much afterwards."

Paya looked at her husband and his lips were pursing and she sighed. She knew she was going to be staying in Zora's Domain for longer than what he said a few days ago. She loved her husband, but she knew he would help anyone in need, no matter how long it takes. He was the hero, and she loved that about him. But, there were times when she wished he would allow others to do the heroics.

Prince Sidon gave a hug so tight that Link thought that his limbs would be crushed. "So excited to see you my friend!" He said, "And who is this?"

[This is my lovely wife Paya.]

Said woman squeaked as Prince Sidon gave his exited grin, sharp teeth gleaning. He was about to give her a hug when Link elbowed him. He caught himself doing something that he did to Princess Zelda, and needless to say, the woman wasn't happy with him for a while. King Dorephan chuckled as he sat atop his throne. "It's wonderful for you find some happiness, Link. Now if my own son would."
"Father." Blushed Sido,"I told you I'll find a wife-"

"When you're ready. I understand. Though, I'm not going to get any younger, I would like see a grandchild before I die."
"Father!"

Link snickered at his friend, who seemed to be blushing as hard as his skin color. Paya giggled at the exchange and could notice for the corner of her eye a number of Zora women blushing as well. [I was hoping to give my wife a tour of the domain, maybe with your son.] Link signed

"A good idea." Said King Dorephan, "Young lady, I would be honored to open our doors to the wife of such a great champion."

Paya bowed and then looked around the throne room. It was enormous, large ceilings to fit the king, with intricate colors of silver, white, and blue. She wondered if this place could hold as much people as Hyrule Castle did.

Rumblings of thunder and lightning made the Zora freeze. They looked to the skies and began running inside the large structure that made up the domain. Link looked at the sky as it turned black and ash began floating outside. Link reached to touch the ash, and it crumbled by its touch. A mysterious black hole appeared, and a long hand came out of it. Soldiers readied their spears for an attack as the hand slammed down into the river. From there, blackened eels poured from the oozing skin into the water. As screams were heard, Link motioned for his young wife to stay put as he pulled out a traveler's sword. She merely nodded as she stayed behind. "Don't worry Lady Paya." Started Muzu, "Your husband will come back safely."
"Just Paya, please."

The girl still had to get used to having a title. Princess Zeld demanded the title, but she wondered if it was even necessary. She did nothing compared to her husband.

The waters of Zora's River were saturated by black eel-like creatures that latched onto whatever seemed to be in their path, zora or non. Bazz could only watch in horror as the eels latched on and turned his men into a grotesque form of themselves. Bodies terribly elongated and claws longer than the King Dorephan's. They snarled with green saliva that boiled on the ground. The creatures that were once his men growled and began chasing him with bright red eyes. Using non-lethal attcks, he pushed one back into the water while hitting another over the head with a non-lethal blow. However, this blow gave an opportunity to the eel-like creature to latch on his arm. He cried out as a burning sensation coursed through his veins. His arm painfully elongated and began to contort itself against his will. As he began to grotesquely transform, he could only think of his wife and child. "Bazz!" cried a voice

He looked at both Ling and Prince Sidon as they were fighting through hordes of enemies. Bazz tried to call to them, but only a roar came out. He tried to craw, limbs burnng as he did. Link was bitten on his neck and he fell quickly. Sidon didn't fare much better as two latched onto him.

As the world began to turn black, he heard the chiming of bells. Bazz began breathing again as he saw the creature that was biting him writhe on the ground in agony. When he looked up, he could see the creatures receding from his men, as they looked disoriented. The eel-like creatures began to writhe and turn to stone as they detached. The hand, however, was still in the water, still slowly emitting a purple liquid. A younger soldier got close the water and began gasping for air causing another two to pull him out. As the poison began to spread, Bazz ordered all Zora soldiers out of the water and for to spread the word across the domain. Link pulled out his sword to dip in the water as lightning began to strike. Zorans began to shiver in fear at what this meant. The ground rumbled under them as bony hands emerged. Creatures long dead began to awaken. "How is this possible?" asked Prince Sidon, "Calamity Ganon has been destroyed!"

A cackling could be heard as lightning began to strike. Link pushed both Bazz and Sidon out the way as it struck the ground. Zoran soldiers began running for shelter. Some didn't make it in time. Lighting in struck Link in the back, but he just curled up a bit. Sidon shook Link to try and awaken him, but the hero stayed curled. Lighting flashed again and Bazz looked up at the sky. He tried to shield his prince, but the lightning never came. Instead, a figure cloaked in black stood before the, silver staff jingling a bell. A shield engulfed them as the creature stood. "What?" he asked

Begone! yelled the creature

The silver staff's bell chimed again as it shone brightly. It was then raised as it was stuck in the ground. Bazz had his hand on his staff and so did Sidon, but they then let go. The creature was a pale-skinned woman with red eyes. Prince Sidon felt something flutter in his gut as he looked at her. She wasn't tall, she was shorter than Link, hair was a fiery red color, and her skin was a pale color, with splotches of black. Her attire wasn't much, just a gray dress, and slung around her was a child. The black cloak had a strange symbol on it, chained with a silver chain. She kneeled down, carefully swaddling the baby slung on her. You have to light this deadly poison on fire before it spreads. she said

Both Sidon and Bazz looked at her strangely. She spoke again, but they didn't understand her. Link struggled to sit up and her eyes widened at the slate on his hip. She touched Link's hand Warrior of the Sheikah, please help me!

Link looked at her curiously and then at the two Zora. [I can't understand you.] he signed

Her eyes widened and she sat back for a moment. [Can you understand me now?] she signed

Link nodded, and so did the two Zora. [There isn't much time. You must light that purple poison on fire or it'll spread. This is a deadly disease.]

[Who are you?]

[My identity is not a concern right now. Stand back.]

The three obeyed as she stared at the ground and extended her hand. Flint began to appear from the ground. She then gasped and fell to one knee. The shield began to diminish a bit as lightning struck. [Hurry. My magic is limited.]

Link carefully hacked off pieces of flint and threw it into the water. He wished that he brought fire arrows. Then again, this was supposed to be a relaxing trip. The thunder got worse as the hand tried to move. The woman jingled her bell again to keep it still, making her fall to her knees. Link worked quickly with the Zoras to put the flint in the water. Thanks to the lightning, it lit on fire quickly, causing the hand to squirm. It then receded back into the hole it came from as it solidified. The hole began to disappear, and the hole began to close up. Nobody celebrated the victory though, as there were casualties. Prince Sidon looked back at the woman, who was gasping and holding the child in her arms. Link walked over, handing her an elixir. She squinted her eyes and shook her head in a negative way. [My weakness will pass.] she signed

[This elixir will not harm you or your baby.]

[This child is not my son. He is Prince Lin, son of Queen Mana of the Twili. I am his bodyguard Warrior Priestess Saphira.]