Dimitri awoke, his heart racing and his left hand burning. He looked down at it through his silver hair. The Triforce of Power was glowing again, beckoning him to do something. He ignored it like he had for the past few months.
His teacher, Ralis had told him that whatever it was telling him to do, would make itself apparent in due time.
Ralis was the prince of the Zora people, the people who had taken him in as one of their own three years ago when they drug him out of the raging rapids at Lake Hylia. Ralis was very intelligent, knowing such things as diplomacy, strategy, even combat. Though a teenager by human standards, he was in peak physical condition and was easily the strongest Zora alive.
Dimitri could beat him in combat while on dry ground, but Ralis was invincible in the water. Ralis had taken Dimitri under his metaphorical wing and began teaching him such things as how to maximize oxygen use while underwater and how to move without being hampered by the water. He had quickly learned these abilities and gained the respect and admiration of the Zora people.
Ralis' now deceased mother, Rutella, fancied Dimitri rather well having met him during diplomatic journeys to Hyrule Castle. She kept his existence a secret as a favor to him. She entrusted the safety of the Zora people to him when she was away for any length of time.
Dimitri still cursed himself for being out of the country during the time of the first Twili appearance. Rutella had died because of his absence. Ralis had gone into a state of mourning that disallowed him to fight back, relying on Dimitri's younger brother Link to get revenge upon the Twili.
When Dimitri returned to Hyrule, he was met with a different kingdom. Even Ralis had changed. Everyone was morally stronger. They were more united as a people and he could tell from Zelda's growth that all was truly well, even though many people lost their lives during the conflicts. Ralis was much stronger, promising to never be so weak again. His mind had become sharper, his body stronger and faster.
But that was in the past. Dimitri knew that peace was easily obtainable with the kingdom united and as strong as they showed themselves to be. Dimitri shook the thoughts from his mind and ignored the searing pain in his left hand. He sat up and put his feet on the stone floor.
"About time you woke up Dimitri." Ralis smiled and looked at him from the doorway. "You're late for sparring practice. I was wondering if you were feeling alright."
"Sparring? Again? We've sparred for several days straight now. Not expecting a war or something are you?" Dimitri stood up and went to his mirror.
"You can never be too sure Dimitri. Conflict is always looming, whether it's right in front of you or not." Ralis shrugged, his coral earrings jingling once. "As it is, if something did happen, only the two of us, the old resistance members, and your little brother would be fit for fighting."
"How are the old resistance members doing anyway?" Dimitri asked, not sure if he really cared. He knew who they were and their roles in the past. They were good people but he just didn't know them personally.
"They're alright. Still meeting at Telma's like always. I talk to Auru whenever I see him at Lake Hylia. Ashei passes through here occasionally on her way to and from Peak Province. Shad is usually up in the Oocca sky city and Rusl tends to his family in Ordon where you left Link as a kid.
Dimitri remembered leaving Link in Mayor Bo's and Rusl's capable hands, telling them to never speak of him as Link grew up. His mind wandered to the night he had taken Link from their parents' home. A scowl unconsciously appeared on his face while he thought about it.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to bring that up." Ralis apologized upon see his expression.
"It's alright. It's nothing to worry about." Dimitri snapped back to the present.
"Good. Because Link has learned of your existence…" Ralis said hesitantly. Dimitri turned his head quickly and shot the Zora prince a death glare. "Hey, I didn't tell him."
"Then who the hell did?" Dimitri felt anger rise within him.
"Rusl said that Mayor Bo let something slip while they were talking. Then he went and checked the Kakariko Village records where you two were born." Ralis averted his eyes from Dimitri's. "He's been asking around about you."
"Who all has he asked?" Dimitri looked back to the mirror.
"Well, pretty much everyone. I said I'd never heard of you." Ralis held his hands palm up.
"Doesn't mean he won't stop trying." Dimitri shook his head. "Well, go ahead and head down. I'll be out in a few minutes after I get ready."
Dimitri ran some water into the basin underneath the mirror and splashed it onto his face a couple times. His green eyes shone with a life that he felt he was unworthy of. He only wanted to stay away from those he could hurt most. He wasn't in search of anything other than a quiet existence.
He felt some hatred toward the Kindgom of Hyrule though. He hated it for the way it spawned the people who gave birth to him and his brother. They did the right thing with his brother Link, but Dimitri had never been as loved or accepted.
The silver hair is a curse. He will only bring misfortune to the family. People had always whispered about him. Even his parents had believed it. He was beaten and mistreated on a daily basis. Things had only gotten worse when Link was born. Now that they had Link, they could have killed Dimitri for all it would matter.
He cleared his head by slamming his fist into the stone basin, cracking it. He finished freshening himself up and put his signature twin Claymore swords on his back. Before stepping out of the room, he looked at his scarred body in the mirror. Countless lash marks, stab wounds, slices, scrapes, and cuts marred his physically perfect body. The things that reminded him of who he was.
Dimitri walked down the stone halls weaving through the walls of the Zora's Domain and Zora's Reservoir. He knew the place well and considered it his sanctuary. He was granted asylum here and treasured it.
As he came around a corner, he accidently bumped into a black haired human girl. She wore chainmail and had light armor over her legs. She wore a sword on her belt. She was quite attractive and her body seemed well proportioned underneath her garments.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I should have been paying more attention miss…" Dimitri began to apologize.
"Ashei. And you should watch where you're going more carefully." She wore an uninterested expression on her face. "And you are?"
"My name is Dimi…" Dimitri stopped himself, realizing who this person was. Ashei was the name of one of Link's companions.
"Dimi huh?" Ashei smirked. "That sounds retarded. No wonder you weren't paying attention. Oh well, just be on your way. I have somewhere to be. My friends are waiting for me and I don't think they'd appreciate me being late. Good day Mr. Dimi."
She went on her way and Dimitri blinked a few times.
"I'm not retarded…"
