They traveled along the route up to the Lanayru region of Hyrule, soon dismounting their steeds upon reaching a bridge.
"According to the map, this in Inogo Bridge. This leads to Zora's…" Link said before it started raining. "Domain."
"Whoa, didn't expect this." Hope said.
"I guess it wouldn't be the Zora's Domain without water…" Raine said worriedly.
"I say you fine people. Up here!" a voice said as they looked up to see a red fish like creature with a regal appearance before jumping down to them.
Sidon
Zora Prince
"Pardon the entrance, but the boy is Hylian and you mostly are humans aren't you? I was hoping perhaps you'd have a moment to talk." he said. "Yes. Hylians and Humans and other races. I was correct. Oh, pardon me. I am Sidon, the Zora Prince."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Sidon." Sectonia said.
David took a look at Raine, seeing her worried. "What's wrong, Raine? Aquaphobia kicking in again?"
"You could say that." Raine said.
"And might I ask some of your names?" Sidon asked.
"I'm Link." Link said.
"Jexi." Jexi said.
"Name is Hope." Hope said.
"And I'm David." David said. "And the woman afraid behind me is Raine."
"Link? Jexi? Hope? David? Raine? My. What fantastic names!" Sidon said posing. "Though I can't shake the feeling I have heard the Link one before. But any case, they are strong names."
"I'm glad that you see it that way." Sectonia said.
"Tell me, you all must be strong warriors among your kind correct?" Sidon asked.
"Yes." Vera said. "Even though some among us don't actually fight."
"We're looking for something here. We among warriors want to reclaim something among your people. Divine Beast-" Hope said before Sidon interrupted.
"Anyway, I've been looking for people as strong as you. I'm sure you have noticed the rains correct? I have an eye for talent after all." Sidon said.
"Yes, we have." Raine said. "I'd imagine this isn't natural."
"Right now, Zora's Domain is in grave peril due to the massive rainstorms caused by Divine Beast Vah Ruta." Sidon said. "Please promise to help us. We need your strength, warriors."
"We'll do what we can!" Lloyd said. "You can count on us."
"You will? Excellent! Now, you must head to Zora's Domain. Due to the rain, the cliffs are too wet to climb and you can't just swim up river like a Zora so you must take the path. It may be a bit treacherous considering there are monsters that use electricity. Don't give up! I believe in you!" Sidon said posing with a smile.
"Thanks." David said with a bow.
"But is David going to be okay? He's weak to electric attacks." Presea said.
"No problem. We can just have Sectonia fly him up there." Zelos said.
David blushed at that. "J-just what are you suggesting?!"
"Can we just go?!" Hope asked. "Seriously, asking about Vah Ruta before getting interrupted by that prince… I was trying to ask him about the Beast anyway..."
"Good luck brave warriors! I shall go ahead to make sure nothing strange occurs." Sidon said diving into the water with a backflip and swimming up the river.
Going along the river, they soon encountered the electric type enemies,called Electric Keese, flying electrical bats. They were dealt with using projectile weapons. They soon came across another bridge before hearing a voice.
"Hello there! Not bad so far. You have almost reached Zora's Domain!" Sidon shouted.
"Great!" Lacy said.
"But...you appear to have someone trying to stop you already." Sidon said as standing on the end of the bridge was a man in a suit with a rose in his mouth.
"Uh oh." Daisy said. "The Ox."
"Well...I was wondering when you might come here. Your little trek ends here, senors and senoritas." he said.
"Who's this freak?" Leia asked.
"He's trying way too hard to be a charmer." Sheena said.
"Oh..I'm not charming anyone. No reason I cannot have class before I kill you." he said shifting into a large ox with two large horns.
David looks to the allies wearing red. "Carefull, you guys. He might charge for you first."
"Doesn't that only work for bulls?" Zelos asked.
"Oxes and bulls are the same!" the Ox said.
"Okay, Ox…. or do you have a name?" Hope said.
"You and the names. Just for that...I'll enjoy running you through first." the Ox said charging at Hope.
"Ole!" Hope said jumping over Ox and grabbing onto him by the horns.
"Sir Hope...take this!" Sidon said leaping up tossing him a spear. "A Zora's Spear, the finest made by my people!"
"Time for some pain!" Hope said stabbing Ox with the spear right in the back.
"Mooooo! Get off me, you little horrible." Ox said.
"Now!" Sectonia said, dodging the Ox and grabbing Hope as the Ox slams into a wall of the bridge as it fell with the Ox as they fell into the river as they were carried away.
"Nice save, Sectonia!" David said.
"Indeed. That was expertly played. Now, I believe it would be best if I lead the way from here. Follow me, warriors." Sidon said leading them.
"Praised for heroics." David told Sectonia. "We're making progress."
Sectonia nods. "Indeed. But the road is still long and hazardous."
Hope twirled the spear he got. "Oh man, this spear is great. Hey, David, someone's gotta teach me spear fighting from your team."
"Yes. We Zora are expert spear wielders. In fact, our most prized weapon, the Lightscale Trident, was once wielded by our Zora Champion Mipha 100 years ago." Sidon said.
"And where is the Trident now?" Riku asked.
"It sits within the throne room with father, collecting dust as the years go by." Sidon said. "Mipha was a wonderful Zora. While not the strongest, she was an expert healer and always willing to save those in need. She was our champion...and my older sister."
"Ah… It must've been real hard on you when you found out what happened." Jude lamented.
"I was still young when she passed, but I still held her in high regimes." Sidon said before stopping. "We are here." he said pointing to a large city situated on a large pillar with waterfalls and water all over it with small lights. "I welcome you...to Zora's Domain!"
David looked around at this. "Amazing…" David said in awe.
"I agree. Even Undine would be jealous." Sheena said.
"Now then, let us continue inside. My father would be pleased to meet with you all." Sidon said.
"Speaking of which… Raine, there's something we want to ask you about." Ramona said.
"What's with the aquaphobia thing? I didn't think that of all things would get to you." David said.
Genis looked to her. "Sis…"
"Genis, it's okay. It's probably best I tell them." Raine said before explaining to the group and Sidon. "Genis and I are half-elves. And as such, we suffered discrimination everywhere we go. But when I was a little girl, and Genis was an infant, a research institute in Sybak wanted to study us for our remarkable intelligence. To keep that from happening, our parents constantly fled. However, while we were on a ship escaping our pursuers, a heavy storm was brewing and I ended up falling off into the ocean."
"Oh wow…" Nami said. "I had no idea it would be that traumatizing…"
"I know… Afterwards, our parents put us through the portal of the Otherworldly Gate, where we ended up in Sylvarant." Raine said. "They considered it a way of protecting us and ensuring that we have a brighter future there." Raine looked to Sidon. "I thought I'd tell you this now to let you know that I bear no ill will against your kind."
"Its quite fine. I did not think you bared any sort of ill will against the Zora in the first place." Sidon said.
"Thank you, Prince Sidon." Raine said.
Leading them up several stairs where they saw a large Zora sitting in a throne with a small ray like Zora by his side.
"Ah. You must be the hylian and humans I was informed about. You did well to make it up here. I am Dorephan, king of the Zora." the large Zora said.
"Pleased to meet you." Sectonia said. "I am Sectonia, queen… Er, sorry… Former queen of Floralia. And these are my comrades."
"A pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty." David said with a bow.
"Likewise." Dorephan said before spying the Sheikah Slate. "I see that is a Sheikah Slate. Now that I get a better look at the Hylian...it is no doubt. You are the Hylian Champion, Link. Do not tell me you have forgotten me."
"Huh? He's that Link? I knew I had heard of that name before. What a fated coincidence that we have crossed paths." Sidon said.
"Wait, so you know Link?" Titanica asked.
"Yes. We have met before. Countless times in fact. Ah, so many memories. My mind is overwhelmed with nostalgia. I had heard a terrible rumor that you had fallen in battle. But it looks like you survived. Extraordinary!" Dorephan said.
"Sorry to burst your bubble there, but he really did die." Jude said. "He's been in the Shrine of Resurrection all this time."
"He's lost every one of his memories." Aelita said.
"What's this? Lost his memories? But surely you must remember my daughter Mipha. You do, do you not?" Dorephan asked.
"Mipha who?" Link asked.
"So...it is true. You have even forgotten my dear Mipha as well. You and Mipha were close and yet you do not remember her. Look upon Zora's Domain! Do you see the crystal statue? Does gazing upon Mipha's immortalized form not jog your memory?" Dorephan asked.
"You mean…" Zelos started before looking at the statue. "That's her?"
"That was my daughter...when she was still alive." Dorephan said.
"We've heard about what happened to her, but… It's still so horrible…" Leia said.
"That statue was erected to be a reminder of the Zora's Champion as well as something to remind me of my own daughter." Dorephan said.
"Speaking of which, we heard that the Divine Beast is somewhere around here." David said. "Do you know where it is?"
"Yes. Let's get to my plea. Zora's Domain is in danger of vanishing due to Divine Beast Vah Ruta. I shall speak very bluntly. We alone cannot stop this beast. Will you lend us your strength?" Dorephan asked.
"What? My liege. We cannot ask these...land walkers for help. Why, the very idea curls my fins." the zora beside him said.
"Muzu, I expected more from you. How can you still protest?" Dorephan said.
"Muzu, it is rude to speak this way in front of my father and his guests. They are here because I brought them here." Sidon said. "With such unprecedented rainfall, we have no choice but to rely on the help of outsiders like these."
"You didn't even have to ask. Of course we'll help." Raine said. "That is why we're here, after all."
"Seriously, Raine? You're going to help them after what this guy said?" David asked, pointing at Muzu. "I know that as a half-elf, you're used to prejudice by now, but come on."
"It's because I'm a half-elf that I must do this." Raine said. "After defeating Mithos, Genis and I have spent our time finding a place where half-elves can live in peace."
"Very noble of you. But the crisis at hand. At this moment, Zora's Domain….nay, perhaps all of Hyrule is doomed to be swallowed up by the sea. This is bigger than all of us." Dorephan said.
"Have you forgotten, my liege? We cannot trust these lowly landwalkers. 100 years ago they abused the power of the ancient civilization and turned Hyrule what it is today. It is their fault that Lady Mipha was lost to us." Muzu said.
"That's enough!" David said. "Look, you have a right to bear whatever racial tensions you have. But the fact of the matter is, if someone doesn't stop the Divine Beast and whoever may be guarding it, not just your land, but all of Hyrule will be destroyed."
"Yes. You see, the Divine Beast has a very unique power. Vah Ruta can create an endless supply of water. Of late it has been mercilessly spouting water into the air. As a result, this land has been plagued with heavy rainstorms." Dorephan said.
"But aren't you guys fish?" Damien asked.
"True. To us Zora, water and air are as one. Sadly though, the rains have filled the eastern reservoir to the point of flooding. I fear that when it bursts, as it soon will, it will flood all of Hyrule. I fear for the lives of the Hylians who live below." Dorephan said.
"Which is why we're gonna help." Hope said. "We're gonna reclaim Vah Ruta for the good guys and stop this rainstorm. Now where can we find him… her… it?"
A loud trumpeting was heard, resembling that of an elephant's.
"The Divine Beast is calling out once again at the reservoir." Dorephan said.
"I guess that's where we're going." Hope said.
"That would not be wise. Vah Ruta has a defensive shield around it. But we do have a plan to stop it." Sidon said. "Shock Arrows."
"Ooh, special arrows, nice." Usopp said/
"Will lightning spells work, too?" Sectonia asked.
"I suppose. Problem is that...Muzu is the only one who knows where the Shock Arrows are and he is not likely to share." Sidon said looking at the statue where Muzu had moved to.
"What is your problem with us surface dwellers anyway? And what does it have to do with Mipha?" Hope asked.
"We have nothing against you. Just Muzu, you see he was Mipha's teacher before her untimely demise." Sidon said.
"I see." Regal said.
"I guess I'd feel out of it too, if one of my disciples was dead." David said.
"You must convince him to change his mind." Dorephan said. "But...as a show of good faith...I give you...the Zora Armor."
"I thank you." David said. "If we find a bow, we might have to give it to Vera. She'll probably need it more than we will."
They traveled down to the statue where Muzu was relenting to it.
"What goes on, fish-man?" David asked.
"You all have come here in vain. I have no desire to speak with you." Muzu said.
"Muzu, although I was young at the time when Mipha was close with Link. I know without a doubt that she had fallen in love with the Hylian Champion." Sidon said.
"Muzu… I understand that you still feel bitter about Mipha's death." Raine said. "But we need those Shock Arrows to save Hyrule. If you can't do it for our sake, at least do it for hers."
"You...you cannot deceive me with such a lie. Not this Zora. How could she have feelings for this Hylian? He remembers nothing!" Muzu said as Link looked to a statue. As he looked at it, he felt a flashback.
(Flashback)
It then showed Link along with Mipha sitting atop of Vah Ruta's trunk as she healed him.
"I was thinking...this reminds me of the time we first met. You were such a reckless child, always getting yourself hurt at every turn. Every time, I would heal your wound just as I'm doing right now. I thought it was funny that, being a Hylian, that you looked so much more grown up than I did. I was always willing to heal your wounds, even back then." she said finishing. "So if this Calamity Ganon does indeed return, what can we do? We don't seem to know much about what we're up against. But know this, no matter how difficult the battle gets, if you...if anyone tries to do you harm, I will heal you. No matter when, no matter how bad the wound. I hope you know, that I will always protect you. Once this whole thing is over, maybe things can go back to how they used to be when we were young. You know...perhaps we could spend some time together."
(End Flashback)
Link then gasped a bit as he held his head.
"Link?" Jexi asked.
"Mipha….I definitely remember you." Link said sadly.
"Muzu, see? He does remember her." Hope said.
"What? Don't lie. He can't have remembered. Not when it is so convenient." Muzu said.
"Link, don the Zora Armor." Sidon said as Link did so, it fitting him perfectly.
"What? It fits him perfectly. But...it was supposed to be Mipha's." Muzu said.
"But yet it fits Link. She trusted him this much to give him this armor. So please…" Sidon said.
Muzu then relented. "Very well. On top of the peak that overlooks the reservoir, there is an abundance of Shock Arrows, that are always being fired by the vicious Lynel."
"Yes. Lynels have always been proven to be quite deadly beasts. Yet if they can get at least 20 shock arrows, we will have a chance against Vah Ruta." Sidon said.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get going!" Scott said.
"But first, we'll need a bow." David said.
"You can use mine for this endeavor." Sidon said giving a Silver Bow to them.
"Thanks." David said before handing it to Vera. "It helps to be able to fight in these parts."
"Very well." Vera nods.
Upon climbing the hill, they saw Shock Arrows in trees and the ground as well as a creature with a lion's head and humanoid arms as well as the lower half of a horse.
"Another member of the Zodiacs, I'm assuming." Lloyd said.
"Afraid not. That...is the Lynel." Cabbage said. "A very savage monster."
"Alright, let's take it out." Hope said whirling his spear. But he nearly whacked himself with it. "Uh… David? Any of your guys know how to use a spear?"
Then the Lynel spotted them before giving a fearsome roar as it drew a bow and Shock Arrow.
"Crap! We've been spotted!" David said.
Vera drew an arrow of her own and aimed it at the Lynel. She fired the arrow pinning it in its arm. It growled before drawing a sword and shield and charged at them.
Lloyd managed to block it with his twin swords before unleashing a shockwave. "Demon Fang!"
Hope regained balance on his spear and tried to do combat with the Lynel.
"Stop! That spear isn't going to be able to pierce its hide!" Leia said.
"You could ve told me that sooner!" Hope said dodging a sword strike. "Can you at least give me a hand, Leia?"
Leia sighs experastically. "I swear. He always charges in without thinking." Leia said as she took out her staff and joins the battle.
"Hey, i do not go in without thinking!' Hope said parrying it sword. "Although I may have underestimated ugly here."
"We've been warned that he's dangerous." David said. "I swear, it's like fighting is a primal instinct."
"Let me deal with this guy." Leia said as she twirls her staff into a stance.
The Lynel charged in with its sword raised as it started swinging it down only for Leia to guard it causing it to lose its guard as Leia jabbed it several times in its stomach before knocking it upside its head, managing to knock it out.
"And that is how it's done." Leia said with a smile.
"Wow. I guess her beating Wraps was no joke after all." Jude said. "Leia really has grown as a fighter since we left."
"And thanks to her, we can collect these Shock Arrows without any conflict." Lacy said.
After about 20 of them were collected, the group looked down from the cliff as they saw a large elephant shaped machine rise with a trumpet.
"I'm gonna go on a limb and say that's the Divine Beast." Zelos said.
Slowly descending down the cliff, they arrived at the port where Sidon waited for them. "Wonderful. You have enough Shock Arrows and the Zora Armor. Now, time is of the essence." Sidon said diving in. "Miss Vera, since you have the bow, you will have to ride on my back. Once we get close, use the Zora armor to swim up the waterfall to fire at the pink orbs where the water is coming out from under."
"Understood." Vera said with a smile.
"But… Where does that leave the rest of us?" Sheena asked. "Raine's got aquaphobia, the Devil Fruit users can't swim, and those of us that can swim don't have the strength to make it all the way."
"Then...you will wait till I appease it." Vera said getting on Sidon's back.
"Ah, well…" David said with a sigh. "It's probably for the best. Just be careful when you see a Zodiac member."
"Understood. We'll be back before you know it." Vera said.
The two of them rode out to Vah Ruta before it trumpeted. "Its responding to our presence. We must wait for an opening." Sidon said as it fired ice blocks at them. After dodging them, Sidon swam close to the waterfall as Vera went up it. She then fired two Shock arrows at the orbs before landing on Sidon.
"Nice work. Two left to go." Sidon said.
"I'll make sure to hit those, too." Vera said. "It's strange, though. I didn't think that I'd be able to keep up with this, non-combatant and all. But, I figure that as long as I can fight, I'll need to protect those I care for with everything I have."
"Well said. We have our next opening." Sidon said swimming to the waterfall as Vera went up it as she swam up and fired another two shock arrows at its orbs. Vah Ruta trumpeted loudly as its trunk fell to the water as it started to kneel.
"Now's our chance. Board it before it regains its senses." Jexi said.
"Roger!" Vera said going up to it and started to climb to the top of it as the others soon joined her.
"Well, here we are. This looks like where the real work starts. Vera, nice work cutting off the water flow from the Divine Beast. Show the enemy no fear. I'll see all of you back at Zora's Domain. Farewell." Sidon said as the beast started rising into the air with all of them on it.
"Here we go…" David mutters to himself. "You've got this, Vera."
"You realize we're all on the beast right?" Jexi asked.
"I know." David said. "I'm just proud of how far she's progressed. When my group first met her, she was Bisley's secretary and our informant on the fractured dimensions, and now here she is, fighting her own battles. She really has come a long way."
Link swiped his Sheikah Slate over a small terminal as it turned to life.
"You're here. I am...so happy to see this day has finally arrived. Now...Ruta can be free of Ganon's control." a voice said.
"Mipha…" Link said.
"But...you will need to activate the terminals all across Ruta before we can reclaim her." Mipha's voice said.
"You heard her, Link." Vera said. "Let's get to it."
They moved across Vah Ruta as they climbed high and low to activate five different terminals all over its body.
"You have activated all the terminals. Now you can start the main control unit. There should be a glowing mark on your map. Head there." Mipha said.
"Let's go, Link." Vera said.
As soon as the group returned to the entrance, they headed down to see a large unit. But as soon as Link pressed his Sheikah Slate against it, a large amount of Malice surged out of it before taking form of a strange creature that wielded a long spear as it was strange looking before it roared.
Scourge of Divine Beast Vah Ruta
Waterblight Ganon
"I'm guessing this is what's possessing this thing." Hope said.
"Be on your guard. This thing is one of Ganon's creations. It is what brought me to an end 100 years ago. Please, do not worry. I believe you are all well prepared for this moment. I have faith in you." Mipha said.
"So, in a way, we're avenging Mipha." David said. "Well, I'm not that worried. It's nothing new."
"So...thisssss is who has be caussssing us trouble." a voice said as they looked up to see a large snake above them.
"The Snake." Cabbage said.
"Ugh... Why did it have to be a snake?" David asked.
"It's a double team, huh?" Hope said. "Bring it on, hissy."
"Hisssssy?! No matter. You are going to be my meal….the lasssst worthwhile thing you ever will be." the snake said slithering towards them.
"Yeah… No pressure." Hope said twirling his Zora Spear.
(Cue- Boss Battle 1- Legend of Dragoon)
Hope charged in and dodged the Snakes first strike. "Sword Rain Alpha!" he stabbed along the body of the snake multiple times.
"Very resourceful, but lemme show you how it's really done." Zelos said. "Lightning Blade!" Zelos strikes the Snake with his sword, with a bolt of lightning hitting upon contact.
"Be careful. The Snake is not the only threat. The spear the monster wields has a long reach." Mipha warned as Waterblight Ganon extended its spear to swing at them.
"Look out!" David said as group got out of the way of the spear, with David grabbing Sectonia.
"I don't intend to let it keep attacking." Vera said firing a shock arrow at the beast's eye as it roared in pain.
"Nice shot, Vera!" Sectonia said. "Time to wrap this up!"
"You guys might want to get out of the way, trust me." David said.
Waterblight Ganon roared as it prepared its spear as the Snake was going for another charge.
"Time to settle this!" Sectonia said as a glyph of electricity appears below the enemies. "I, who stand in the full light of the heavens, order thee, who opens the gates of hell. Come forth, divine lightning!" Shots of lightning are shot upward to a forming a storm cloud. "This ends now! Indignation!"
"Oh thissss doessss not look good." the Snake said shuddering before lightning struck both it and Waterblight Ganon. The Snake floated in the water unconscious. Waterblight Ganon was screeching in pain as Malice began to pour out of its body as leaks before it roared and exploded into nothing.
"We...we did it. Waterblight Ganon is gone." Gemini said.
Link then activated the Main Control Unit without interruption.
"Hello Link. And others." a voice said as they all looked back to see a female zora with ghostly fire balls around her.
Mipha
Zora Champion
"Because of your courage, my spirit is now free and Ruta as well. Thank you." Mipha said.
"Hey, don't mention it." Zephyr said.
"Since I am now a spirit, my healing power would be wasted on me. So therefore, I would like some of you to have it. Link, Hope, Vera, Sectonia. Please accept...Mipha's Grace." Mipha said as blue orbs came from her body and entered the four.
"A power from the spirits." Cabbage said in awe.
"Yesterday, I was awash in pools of tears. I had nearly given up hope and resigned myself to being trapped here, as a spirit, for the rest of eternity. But now you're here. All this time, my hope...was to see you one more, Link. Do not hesitate to call upon my power when you are of need of it. Knowing that...will let my spirit rest in peace." Mipha said as the group was starting to vanish and leave.
"What…" Link said.
"Do not worry. I am sending them to Zora's Domain. I must go. Me and Ruta both have our roles to fulfill. We are both honored to play the role of support. We'll annihilate Ganon together. Farewell. Save her, please. Save the princess." Mipha said.
"Gaaah….ooof!" Hope said crashing down in the palace as they heard a trumpeting as they saw Vah Ruta climb up to a tall mountain where it positioned itself. It aimed its trunk and extended its tusks as power began to build as it aimed a targeting laser at the castle itself.
"Ruta, we've found a way to be useful to Link. And to the other Champions as well. Our job will be to help Link inside the castle as he fights Ganon, however we can. Using your ability to drain Ganon of his power is the key to our success. This is it. This will be our last chance and everyone's last hope. If we seal him away, we can restore peace to Hyrule. And both your duty and mine can finally be fulfilled. Father, are you well I wonder. I want you to know, I have always followed my heart. I am sorry I made you worry. I wish I could see you again. Even just once more." Mipha said to herself as she stood atop Ruta.
"Hahaha! The violent downpours that have threatened Zora's Domain are no more. Thanks to your efforts, there is no threat of a great flood endangering Hyrule." Dorephan said.
"Oh please, it was nothing." Sectonia said.
"I wouldn't be too sure about that." David said. "That spell you did back there was amazing!"
"And it was because I had you to support me. Thank you." Sectonia said.
David blushed at her statement. "Y-you're very welcome."
"I must reward all of you for your efforts. Please, take this." Dorephan said presenting a trident with jewels in it. "This is the Lightscale Trident, a weapon treasured by our dear Mipha. A memento of sorts. Please use it well and take care of it."
"We will." David said. "Thank you, for believing in us."
"Now, the time has come to celebrate. Join us in the celebration." Dorephan said.
"A celebration?" Colette asked. "Of what kind?"
"Why for saving the Zora of course. That deserves celebration." Dorephan said.
"I think I can get by that." Jude said.
"Just as long as we don't go overboard on the drinks. Most of us are still minors, after all." David said.
As so that night, the group celebrated all through the night before leaving Zora's Domain at dawn's first light.
"So, where are we headed now?" Blake asked.
"The closest area is Death Mountain, home to the Goron City." Link said.
"Man, I hope there are some girls in the Zodiac. I need to find one to join me like Ming did for David." Hope said.
"Why do you want that?" Cabbage asked.
"You do realize that if that happens, she'll just be another target for Vashyron's antics, right?" Sheena asked.
"Yeah, but I never had a beastman on my team. And never met one up close, so to speak. Wolf and Cabbage are the first ones I've ever met, and I need one." Hope said. "Im feeling lucky. Hopefully at least one of them's a girl."
"Unless Sectonia counts, I don't have beastmen on my team either, and you don't hear me complaining." David said.
"You're still new to this whole thing, so you just didn't have any preferences yet." Rise said.
"Well, there is one girl. But...I don't think you'll want her." Cabbage said.
"Who is she?" Hope asked.
"She's the one who's taken the mantle of the Rooster." Cabbage said.
"Just when I thought that the girl would be the cat… Damn…" David said.
"Why a cat?" Colette asked. "Hope's the one that wanted a beastmen, remember?"
"I know. I'm just a cat-lover, that's all." David said.
"David must be thinking of Rollo. He was Ludger and Julius' cat." Raine said.
"Wait, I thought Roosters were male." Yukiko said.
"They are. She's not an actual rooster. She's a rare kind of Beastman. She's a Phoenix Beastman." Cabbage said.
"Oooh, now i want her!" Hope said.
"I swear, between you, Zelos, and Vashyron, I can't tell who's the biggest womanizer." Sheena said.
"Hey, I'm not into that. I just like how she sounds." Hope said. "So, where can i find her?" he asked cabbage.
"From what I know...she's in charge of making sure Vah Rudania remains under Ganon's control." Cabbage said.
"Vah Rudania… That's the one at the Goron territory, right?" Presea asked.
"Yep. Which means we know who we're fighting next." David said.
"Then its settled. We're off to the Goron City." Jexi said.