I do not own The Legend of Zelda. To answer the question of omegadramon2, I plan to let them have the Sheikah Slate's camera, scope, and instant transport, but not magnet, stasis, ice, or bombs. This way, they'll have to rely more on each other.

Chapter 2: To Kakariko Village

No one got much sleep that night. They each had their own thoughts running through their heads. When the sun rose, they began their journey. They walked across the plateau till they came to the edge. There they used the paragliders they got from King Rhoam. Thanks to them, they all landed safely, with the slight exception of Daruk, who had trouble landing due to his weight.

"Well, we're off the plateau," said Mipha. "Now what?"

"Well," answered Link, "the king told us to head east to Kakariko Village, past the twin summits of the Dueling Peaks, so I guess we're heading east." Link started walking, as did the others, except for Revali. He just stood there, looking down.

"Hey, Revali! Ya coming?" called Daruk, snapping Revali out of his trance.

"Huh? Oh, yes. Coming."

They walked until, by the side of a river, they found a camp of monsters, four Bokoblins and one Blue Bokoblin.

"A whole camp of Bokoblins, huh?" asked Link as he grabbed his sword with his left hand. He had a fierce gleam in his eye and a matching grin on his face. "Good! This should be fun!"

"Link, wait!" called Mipha but was too late. Link was already charging straight towards them, sword in hand.

"Yeah! Right behind ya, little guy!" said Daruk as he chased after Link.

"I'm not letting you boys have all the fun!" said Urbosa as she followed.

"…Oh, why not?" Mipha gave in and charged in after them, spear readied, while Revali readied his bow.

Link took on the blue one which was armed with a Soldier's Broadsword while the others took on the ones armed with clubs. As the Bokoblin slashed at Link, he jumped to the side, dodging it and delivered a slash across the monster's neck. Daruk took his hammer and slammed it into the chest of the monster he was fighting, sending it flying out of sight. Urbosa deflected the strike from the monster's club with her shield and delivered an upward slash to it. Mipha used her halberd to knock the club out of her opponent's hand before impaling it in its chest. It was going perfectly until Revali let loos an arrow and was visibly surprised to see it miss its target and hit the Bokoblin in the shoulder. He snapped out of it as the monster started charging again and let loose another arrow, this time finding its mark in the monster's head.

"Hey, Revali," said Link, "what was that about?"

"Yeah, ya usually finish it off with one arrow," said Daruk.

"Oh, that? I…just decided I'd enjoy the fight a bit more."

"Enjoy the fight?" asked Urbosa. "Since when do you enjoy the fight? You prefer to show off your archery skills."

"That was years ago," he responded.

Link had an unsure look on his face, but turned his attention to the Sheikah Tower on the other side of the river.

"I'm gonna swim over to that tower and get the information we need for the map. You guys can wait here."

"Are you? I can come with you if you want," said Mipha.

"Mipha, it's just a swim and a tower climb. I'll be fine."

Mipha would've argued more but Link already started swimming.

"I know you wish for more chances to be alone with him, Mipha," said Urbosa, "but you're starting to seem a bit obvious."

"HUH?! Wait! What do you…"

"Oh, please. I'm pretty sure Link's the only one who doesn't see it."

"See what?" asked Daruk.

"I stand corrected."

As Link reached the tower, his attention was caught by the sound of a large splash right behind him.

"What the?"

He turned to see there was another small fort of Bokoblins hidden from his sight previously by the trees. They had a catapult aimed at him, reloading it with another boulder.

"Oh, you gotta be… MONSTER FORT!" he shouted across to his friends. "UP THE RIVER! HIDDEN FROM SIGHT BY TREES!"

The others got up and started running up the river towards fort. The Bokoblins noticed them and started firing arrows. Urbosa and Daruk used their shield and armor to protect themselves while Mipha and Revali used their speed and flight to dodge. When the monsters launched another boulder at Link, Revali tried to knock the boulder off course with another arrow, but this time the arrow missed its target by a whole meter. Stopping his climb at one of the towers landings, Link saw the boulder heading for him and readied himself. When the boulder was in range, he swung his sword with great strength and destroyed the boulder. Link saw that it costed him his sword, which was now shattered.

"Well, that's the end of that sword," he said before tossing the remains down into the river.

He looked down at the fort to see the others close to finishing off the monsters. With that in mind, he resumed his climb up the tower. Ounce he was at the top, he walked towards the pedestal in the center and placed the Sheikah Slate upon it. Ounce the map was finished registering, he saw that Kakariko Village now had a location on the map. He parasailed down to the others and went to picked up the Soldier's Broadsword as a replacement sword.

"Link, your hand!" gasped Mipha.

"Huh?" Link looked to see his hand was cut and wounded from the sword breaking. "Oh, look at that."

"Come here," she said. Mipha took Link's hand and began to use her healing powers on him. "Just a swim and a climb you said."

"Don't you start now."

"So, Revali," said Urbosa, "care to explain what that was all about?"

"Explain what?" asked Revali.

"Don't play dumb. That's twice you've missed your target. You NEVER miss your target."

"It's nothing. I am just having an off day, alright? When you done, let's get going." Urbosa wasn't buying for a moment, and neither was Link.

They continued to walk till the sun began to set, when they came across what appeared to be a horse stable.

"Thank goodness," sighed Mipha in relief. "Hopefully they'll have some real beds to sleep in."

As they walked towards it, a couple of Hylian men waved at them in greeting. Link waved back, happy to see living Hylians.

"Greetings, friends. Need directions?" asked the man at the front counter.

"No, but we would like a place to stay for the night," said Link.

"Say no more, it's 20 rupees per bed."

After paying for their beds, they all spent the rest of the day gathered around a fire with the exception of Revali, who walked off. As they say there with their dinner cooking over the fire, they heard the sound of arrows being launched.

"I'll give ya one guess what that is," said Daruk.

"I'll go talk to him," said Link.

He got up and walked away from the fire to where the noise was coming from. He saw that Revali had set up a target…and not a single arrow he fired hit its mark. A look of anger and irritation was clear on his face.

"Revali!" he called. The Rito jumped in slight surprise at the sound of Link's voice.

"Sigh Yes? What is it?"

"Take a break, would you?"

"Excuse me?"

"I'm asking you to take a break. Come sit by the fire with us. We're worried about you."

"You needn't worry. I'm fine."

"Revali, you're the most skilled archer I've ever met in my life and not a single arrow you've shot today has hit its mark. I think it's safe to say you're not fine." Revali cringed as Link's words stung with truth. "Come on, we've got dinner cooking. We need to eat."

Keeping himself from continuing the argument, Revali reluctantly put his bow away and followed him back to the fire and sat down next to the Hylian. They had fish and apples on sticks cooking and rocks placed around the fire to heat up.

"I wonder if this is gonna be enough," Link thought out loud.

"Ha! With your appetite? There's no way!" laughed Daruk.

"You're one to talk. But yeah, you're probably right. Maybe I should go out and hunt us up some boar."

"Honestly, do you two ever think about anything other than food when you're together?" asked Mipha.

"O' course we do," said Daruk. "We also think about training and fighting."

"Training and fighting, huh?" Link added. "You know, Daruk? All this talk about food and getting stronger? It kinda reminds me of the time you and I first met."

"O yeah. Now that was a good day."

"Oh? This I gotta hear," said Urbosa with keen interest.

"Ok, get this," said Daruk. "One day, I see someone bein' attacked when I was out lookin' for lunch rocks at the peak o' Death Mountain. That was little guy here. He was a tiny little guy, so I rushed down the mountain to help him. That's when I first saw just how good he was with a sword! By the time I rolled his way, he'd already taken out all the monsters! I couldn't help but admire his Goron-like strength."

"Oh, I try," Link said as he jokingly flexed his right arm, making Mipha giggle. "But that wasn't the best part. When Daruk here was distracted, a monster almost got the jump on him. That's when I took it down and saved him."

"Excuse me?" asked Urbosa with a wide grin. "The Great Daruk? Saved by a Hylian child?"

"Oh yeah. You should've seen the look on his face afterwards," Link laughed.

"Aw. I was hopin' ya didn't see that."

"You wish."

"Well if you were that strong as a child, it's no wonder that little 'incident' happened in Gerudo Town," said Urbosa.

"What incident?" asked Mipha.

"You're gonna love this."

"Urbosa, please no," Link almost begged.

"It happened before we were all named Champions. He came to Gerudo Town to train against our soldiers. As you know, we Gerudo are a race of only vai, women. It's extremely rare for a voe, a man, to be born from our race. For this reason, we sometimes leave the village to travel in search of a husband. Now it's not everyday you meet a voe who can single handedly defeat both the top royal Hyrule guards and our top worriers. So, when the vai of my village training to be warriors saw him with a sword, well, let's just say Link here got a pretty good run that day, and luckily still had all his clothes on by the end of it."

Daruk burst out in laughter at this, but Mipha seemed like she was close to fainting.

"Nice work, little guy! I didn't think ya had it in ya."

"Not funny, rock head. They came after me! Why do you think I was running?! I seriously thought I was gonna die!"

"Oh, come now. No need to exaggerate," Urbosa said.

"Who's exaggerating?"

"How can you all be like this?"

They all stopped laughing and talking and turned to Revali. They couldn't tell if he was staring at the fire or the ground.

"What do you mean?" asked Mipha.

"I mean how can you laugh and joke around like this?" He had their attention as he stood up. "We have been in a stasis sleep for a hundred years. Our whole world as we know it is gone. Almost everyone we've ever know is gone. We are strangers in a strange yet familiar land. The lives we were to protect are gone. All because we failed."

He couldn't stop himself from falling back into his seat while the Champions stared in shock at him. They had never seen their Rito friend like this.

"We failed because we were week… I failed…because my best wasn't good enough… I thought that, with my skills, dispatching of Ganon would be easy… But now…I just don't know…" He closed his eyes in shame. "I can't help it… I'm scared…"

A heavy silence hung in the air that wasn't broken until Link spoke up.

"And you think you're the only one? I'm scared to, you know."

Revali opened his eyes in surprise as he and the other Champions looked at Link.

"You? Scared?" asked Daruk.

"Of course I'm scared. I'm scared of losing people I care about. I'm scared of failing. But I'm even more scared of what might happen if I don't do anything because of my fear." Link looked at each one of his friends. "My father told me something ounce: True courage doesn't come from not being afraid. True courage comes from knowing what you're afraid of and facing it. I know what I'm afraid of and I'm not allowing my fear to control me. The reason for that is because I have no reason to be scared. You know why? Because I have you guys." Their eyes widened at this. "I have people in my life who I trust and care for. People I need to protect. You're right, Revali. Almost everyone we've ever know is gone. But that's exactly why we need each other. So, you don't have to be scared, Revali. You are not alone in this." He put a reassuring hand on the Rito's back with a smile on his face that gave the Rito hope. "Because we have your back."

Revali stared in amazement at the Hylian Champion as the other three had big smiles on their faces. Daruk then broke out in laughter started patting the Hylian on the back with his big hand, causing said Hylian to wince in pain.

"That's what I like about ya, little guy!" he said in his big jolly voice. "You're the type of guy someone can trust to have their back and also have a nice hearty meal with!"

"And you're right," said Mipha. "We are there for each other. As it should be."

"That's right," said Urbosa. "Although I must say, I never expected to hear such wisdom come from you. I always thought all that bravery came from your high recklessness and low intelligence."

"Low intelli… HEY!" Link complained dumfounded as the others responded in laughter. Even Revali.

The next day, when they were all beginning to get out of bed, they heard cheering and sounds of amazement coming from outside. They walked out to see a crowd had gathered staring at Revali. There were three targets set up. He took three arrows drawn and released them. Each one hit the bullseye of one of them. They all cheered as Revali stood tall and proud with a smile on his face.

"Now that's the Revali I know," said Link as he and the other Champions smiled.

With their spirits up, they resumed their journey. It took a few hours of walking, but they eventually made it.

"Well, here we are," said Link as they stood at the village entrance. "Kakariko Village. It looks the same."

"Looks can be deceiving," said Urbosa.

They began to make their way into the village when Link saw an old woman struggling to get up. He quickly ran over and helped her up.

"Oh! Thank you, traveler. I'm sorry. I just twisted my ankle a bit."

"It's alright. I'm happy to help." The old woman quickly took notice of the Sheikah Slate on his hip.

"Say, traveler… Where did you get that…object hanging from your waist?"

"What this? It's the Sheikah Slate. My friends and I found it at the Shrine of Resurrection."

The old women then saw the other four walked up to stand with their friend.

"Yes. I see…" The old woman smiled with a surprised look on her face. "That Sheikah Slate is a symbol. It means you five are the Champions and that you, young Hylian, are the hero of legend. Though there are few who know of such legends anymore… But we Sheikah have been waiting for you five for a very long time. Please…before all else, I must insist that you meet with our leader, Lady Impa."

"That's actually why we're here," said Mipha. "Please, can you tell us where to find her?"

The old lady pointed out towards the village at the house with the falls behind it.

"Lady Impa's house is below Lantern Falls – just over there."

"Thank you, ma'am," said Link.

"Of course. In any case… It was a real honor to meet you five. Heh, I suppose you all are used to that, having lived as long as you have."

"Oh, yes, we are indeed," Revali said proudly, only to be pulled away by Urbosa as they made their way into town. They walked through town, getting a few glances from people, and where about to enter Impa's home when they where stopped by the two men guarding it.

"You all there! Who are you?! How dare you trespass upon Lady Impa's abode!" one said.

"Wow there, friend," said Link as he showed them the Sheikah Slate. "No worries. We're friends."

The two guards looked at the stone slab in surprise.

"Is that…a Sheikah Slate?"

"But that would mean you all are… No, it's not possible. Can it be?"

"My name is Link. These are Mipha, Daruk, Revali, and Urbosa."

The two guards relaxed and bowed respectively towards them.

"Please forgive us for behaving so rudely. Of course we have heard the legends from Lady Impa herself. Please, friends… Go ahead and step inside. Lady Impa has been waiting patiently for your return."

The two stepped aside to allow the Champions to walk up the stairs towards the house. A girl that was cleaning the floor rite outside the door heard their approach and looked up.

"Men?!" the gasped as she stood up and hid her face behind her hands.

"Um…Hello?" Link said in confusion. The girl then saw the Sheikah Slate on his hip.

"Huh? Is that – ?! It's…a Sheikah Slate! Could you all be the heroes my grandmother told me about?"

"Grandmother? You're Impa's granddaughter?" asked Mipha in surprise.

"Yes. What was the Hylian's name? Li… Lin… Ummm…"

"It's Link," he said.

"Oh, it's not that I forgot…I'm just bad with speaking. As for me, my name is Pa… Paaa… Paaay… Oh! My name is Paya! Phew! I got it out… I know I should be able to say that easily, seeing as how it's my own name and all. I'm so…sorry."

"Hard to believe someone like her could be Impa's gran – OW!" Revali said quietly only to be elbowed by Urbosa.

"Quiet. Don't be rude."

"Anyway, my grandmother's been awaiting your return ever since I was little. Plea…please hurry inside."

"Thank you," said Link.

Readying himself, he took one quick look at his friends before opening the doors. They were revealed to the sight of a small old woman sitting atop three-layered pillows wearing a weighted hat and in a kneeling position.

"…So, you're finally awake." The old woman raised her head to reveal a smiling face. "It has been quite a long time…Link, Urbosa, Mipha, Daruk, and Revali. I am much older now, but…you remember me, don't you?"

"Impa?" asked Link. The old woman nodded in response. Link could not help but smiled warmly as he and the others walked in. "Yes, you have aged, but it's nice to see another familiar face after such a long sleep." Impa smiled back before her smile became a frown.

"Dearest friends… A hundred years ago… Yes… A hundred years ago, the kingdom of Hyrule was destroyed. After you five fell, Princess Zelda's final wish was to place you all in a sacred slumber. And then…all alone… Alone she went to face Ganon. Before Princess Zelda went to nobly meet her fate…she entrusted me with some words she wished to say to you. I have been waiting 100 years to deliver to princess's message. However! These words, which the princess risked her life to leave you all… Well, you are to hear them… You all must be prepared to risk your lives as well. I cannot pass these words on to someone who lacks conviction. Are you all prepared to risk your lives for the greater good?"

"Is that a trick question?" asked Link. "We were prepared to fight to the finish before, Impa. We'll do it again!"

"That's right," said Mipha. "We cannot sit idly by white the risk of Ganon is at large."

"Ganon is a danger to not only Hyrule but to the whole world," said Urbosa. "Everyone must do their part. That includes us."

"I may not know a whole lot about this Calamity Ganon thing," said Ganon, "but mark my words, we'll protect this land of ours to the death!"

"You needn't worry, Sheikah," said Revali. "These words will be in good hands."

Impa couldn't help but smile at them all.

"Ha. A century long slumber and you all are as intent as ever to charge forward with only courage and justice on your side. You all have not changed a bit. Once a hero, always a hero. Very well. In order to avoid ever making the grave mistake of underestimating Ganon ever again, the princess left you all these words… Free the four Divine Beasts. That is what she said."

The Champions took a moment to let that sink in.

"Free the Divine Beasts," Link repeated. "Right. Not sure how we're gonna do that, but I'm sure we can pull it off."

"Good thing for you we're here, little guy," said Daruk. "We know those beasts inside and out."

"Yes," said Impa. "The Divine Beast of Fire, Vah Rudania, controlled by Daruk of the Gorons. The Divine Beast of Wind, Vah Medoh, controlled by Revali of the Rito. The Divine Beast of Water, Vah Ruta, controlled by Mipha of the Zora. And the Divine Beast of Lightning, Vah Naboris, controlled by Urbosa of the Gerudo. It would be extremely ill-advised to face Ganon without the power of the Divine Beasts to help you… You all must infiltrate the Divine Beasts that were stolen away by Ganon 100 years ago and bring them back to our side. The Divine Beasts are scattered across Hyrule, near the homes of the four races. The Sheikah Slate will guide you on your way. You must go to each of these races and meet with each leader there."

"If I remember right," said Link, "out of the four, Zora's Domain is the closest of the four. So we'll rest up tonight and head their first thing in the morning." They all nodded their heads, Mipha seeming eager to get back home.

"Before you all do…" said Impa. She hopped off the pillows and walked over to a chest. She beckoned for the Champions to come over. She opened the chest for them and they gasped at what they saw.

"You kept them?" asked Urbosa.

"Of course. These are the garbs you all wore that acted as proof of your statuses as Champions. I took care of them, waiting for just this day."

The next morning, the sun rose, shining its light upon the Champions who now stood wearing the very blue Champion outfits they wore 100 years ago.

"All right," said Link with energy. "Next stop, Zora's Domain."