Link stood atop the waterfall, peering down at the water below. He had changed into his Zora armour, deeming it to be the most appropriate garb. This was it, he supposed, he couldn't put it off any longer. Link closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and stepped off the side of the waterfall.
'You're really not great at this flying thing, are you?'
Link's eyes snapped open, finding himself face to beak with Revali, swooping down the waterfall beside him. He looked down and saw the bottom of the waterfall quickly approaching. His heart began to race, causing him to quickly pull out his glider. He floated down to the perch of land bordering the waterfall, Revali swooping down beside him.
'That was terrible. I've seen baby Rito fly better than that.'
'Don't you have somebody else you can annoy, Revali?'
Link jumped back into the water, swimming to the base of the waterfall, Revali remained at his perch, carefully examining the Hylian. What could he possibly be doing, was he really so desperate that he need use the waterfall as a shower? Link suddenly took off, swimming up the waterfall, almost as if it were second nature to him. He moved his muscular arms through the water in such a way that Revali found he could not move his eyes away. He sprung into the air at the top, opening his glider. He looked down, a little hesitant, but braver than before. He lined himself up to the blue rings, letting himself drop into the water below. Link plunged beneath the surface of the water, disappearing for what seemed to be an eternity. Revali crept up to the water's edge, peering into what he could only assume had become the Hylian's grave. Link burst from the water, spitting a mouthful of water at Revali with a laugh. He hopped out of the water, looking straight past the Rito.
'Awesome! There's Mipha's first shrine!'
Revali turned around, noticing the tall structure for the first time. Had he been so concerned for Link's safety, that he missed a structure pushing its way out of the ground? Regardless, this new thing fascinated him, and he wanted to check it out.
'I've got to do this part on my own; heroes only!'
Was this boy really mocking him? Some hero, needing a 100 year nap while he fought to his death. His eyes narrowed on the boy.
'What is it that you suppose I do, then?'
'How about you go and have a look around Zora's domain? Just don't tell anybody you're a champion, I don't want them to get their hopes up.'
. . .
With the final shrine being defeated, Link stood, gazing up at Ruta. Now that he was here, his stomach was in knots. Last time he had seen Mipha, he hadn't remembered her yet, but he had still felt something. Now that his memory had returned, he wondered how he would react. To feel her touch, to tell her that he missed her, that he... loved her. He could only hope that a hundred years hadn't pushed her to move on. There was no point in just standing there, Link decided, pushing his way to the divine beast.
. . .
Revali pushed his way through Zora's domain, the fish people stopping to whisper as he walked by. He trudged his way to the general store, browsing through the many knickknacks they had for sale. He picked up a quiver of arrows, studying the designs etched in the wood. He hadn't practiced his archery for the last 100 years, perhaps he should do a bit of brushing up.
'I'll take these arrows, please.'
'Sure thing, that'll be 100 rupees.'
'That'll be what? Do you have any idea who I am?'
'I have no idea, how about you tell me?'
Everybody's eyes were on him now. They waited, expecting his answer. A lump formed in his throat, as he lay the quiver back down.
'I'm - I'm nobody. Don't worry about it.'
Revali stomped out of the store, making his way to one of the many walkways. This place was a bore. What good even was this place, if they didn't worship him like the Rito did. He looked out to the water, the stupid, boring water, waiting for Link to return.
'You didn't tag me!'
'I did so!'
Two Zora children came barging past Revali, knocking him off the bridge, down towards the water. He attempted to flap his wings, but nothing happened. The water grew closer and closer, until he suddenly splashed below the surface. Revali struggled to stay afloat, calling out desperately for help. As he was just about to take his final breath of air, a muscled arm pulled around his chest, pulling him to safety.
'Are you okay, Mister Rito? It isn't often that we see your kind here.'
Revali looked up into the eyes of a large, very defined, Zora. He nodded, soliciting a smile from the fish. His teeth gleamed an almost perfect white, his eyes full of joy at Revali's well being.
'Well, that's great! I suppose that the Rito don't really swim much, so perhaps I should stick with you during your visit, just in case you fall in again.'
Revali couldn't do much but stare back at this seemingly perfectly chiseled Zora.
'I'll take your silence as a yes! I love making new friends!'
