Disclaimer: The Legend of Zelda does not belong to me
After meeting with the Champions, I left to research the ancient technology, but nothing of note came of my research. The return of Ganon looms—a dark force taunting us from afar. I must learn all I can about the relics so we can stop him. If the fortune-teller's prophecy is to be believed, there isn't much time left... Ah, but turning over these thoughts in my head puts me ill at ease. I suppose I should turn in for the night.
P.S. Tomorrow my father is assigning HER as my appointed knight...
Lynk walked quietly from the sanctum and to the stables. King Rhoam just made her Princess Zelda's appointed knight and now she needed to meet with the princess and the Champions to be declared an official Champion of Hyrule. She saddled Epona and rode towards the Sacred Grounds.
She arrived and put Epona to a stop a few feet away from Zelda's own horse, Amulet. She walked into the midst of a conversation and when they noticed she arrived she felt the tension build immensely. She saw each Champion from each region and listed them, one of the many habits she did when stressed.
Mipha, Princess of the Zora and Zora Champion. Lynk mused. I used to visit Zora's Domain sometimes when I was younger and she and her brother would always hang around. Unfortunately, we didn't get to hang out as much as I would've liked. I don't remember much about her, but she's very kind and quiet. Revali, a great Rito warrior and Rito Champion. I don't know much about him. Daruk, boss of the Gorons and Goron Champion. I don't know much about him either. And last, but not least, Urbosa, Chief of the Gerudo and Gerudo Champion. I remember Urbosa slightly more than I remember Mipha. She's smart, funny, and head-strong.
Zelda walked in front of Lynk, who lowered herself to one knee. She closed her eyes, no need to distract herself. Zelda took a breath, extended her hand and began the ceremony.
"Heroine of Hyrule, chosen by the sword that seals the darkness… You have shown unflinching bravery and skill in the face of darkness and adversity. And have proven yourself worthy of the blessings of the Goddess Hylia. Whether skyward bound, adrift in time, or steeped in the glowing embers of twilight… The sacred blade is forever bound to the soul of the Heroine. We pray for your protection...and we hope that-that the two of you will grow stronger together, as one." She let her arm fall and sighed before hesitantly raising her hand again and continuing.
Daruk rubbed his head awkwardly."Gee, this is uplifting… She's making it sound like we already lost."
Revali sneered."Wasn't this your idea? You're the one who wanted to designate the appointed knight with all the ceremonial pomp, grandeur, and nonsense we could muster!"
Daruk shrugged.
Revali continued."And if you ask me, the whole thing does seem to be overkill. I think I'm on the same page as the princess regarding...this girl. Not to mention, she's a bimbo." He hissed quietly.
It was at that time Urbosa intervened."Oh, give it a rest. And that's rude, what is wrong with you?"
Daruk and Mipha gave her a weird look because they didn't hear him say anything wrong...in a way.
"So you're not saying I'm wrong?"
"I'm also not saying you're right. Besides, that vai-uh, girl is a living reminder of the princess' own failures. Well, at least that's how the princess sees her."
They all watched as Zelda finished and Lynk rose to her feet. Zelda walked past her and mounted Amulet, waved her goodbye to the Champions, and started heading towards the road and Lynk followed suit. The duo made their way to the Royal Ancient Lab, which was surrounded by inactive Guardians. And if a Guardian was active it wouldn't be for long. They stayed there, studying them for the rest of the day with Impa, Purah, Robbie, and other Sheikah, some of which seemed to know Lynk because they greeted and congratulated her.
Once it was time to leave Zelda never felt more relieved in her life. It was only half a day with this girl yet she already felt her anxiety growing. Lynk's gaze weighed heavily on her and she felt like that she was going to be crushed by it. When they made it to the stables she boarded Amulet as quickly as she could and left, not even bothering to turn back to Lynk.
