Wouldn't you know it? I completely forgot that I already had this chapter written out and I just found it! Lol! Told you I'd update soon!
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SPLASH!
SPLASH!
The two wolves were fortunate to land in the middle of the once great lake. As soon as they had gathered their bearings, they began to dog paddle to the shore. Upon reaching land, the two shook out their fur and plopped onto the ground.
Link laid his head on Kagome's neck, similar to when they rested in Ordon Spring.
"Phew... That was a close one. We're lucky there was a puddle down below, huh?
So this is Lake Hylia... But there's so little water..."
Well, at least Midna was ok.
"It sounds like the spirit's spring should be somewhere around here as well...
Anyway, let's take a look around..."
She blinked as Link curled his lip and gave a little growl, before closing his eyes and resting back on his furry pillow.
Be nice.
I was being nice. We just jumped off a bridge to avoid being burned alive. I refuse to move unless my heart starts beating normally.
So…naptime?
Sounds good to me.
Nice try. We need to go find the temple.
Link groaned as he stood and stretched, Kagome doing the same.
Looking around, Link noticed something.
It might be a good idea to hone our senses.
Yeah, maybe it would give us clue as to what is happening here.
After waiting for Midna to situate herself on Link's back, the trio began walking toward the nearest balls of light. Using their senses, they found themselves in front of a Zora.
"The drop in water has been faster than predicted...
At this rate, Lake Hylia will dry up. It's a race against time...
At this rate, the lake will most definitely vanish if we don't somehow get
water from Zora's Domain upstream..."
That doesn't sound good.
No, it doesn't. Let's go listen to what those two are saying.
"We've had absolutely no water flowing from upstream..."
"There's no mistaking it. Something must have happened at the water's source in our home, Zora's Domain."
"Yet how are we to return upstream to our home? With the way things are now, we can't even walk back there…"
"There must be a way...
For now, we just need to find a way back upstream."
"I wonder if the queen and our peers in Zora's Domain are safe…"
So, I guess we should head up towards Zora's Domain then.
That's where we need to go. The only problem is finding a way to get there.
They were silent as they tried to figure a way around this latest hurtle.
Well, we won't get anywhere just standing here. Let's walk around and listen for any more clues.
That's better than standing here doing nothing.
The trio was once again on the move. They passed by a few more Zora's and eventually found themselves in front of a cottage with a tall roof. In front of the cottage stood, what appeared to be, a clown. A sad clown, but still a clown. If not for their canine ears, they would not have heard what he was mumbling about under his breath.
"Hurrrm... I'm too old for this...
Fyer and Falbi's Watertop Land of Fantastication...
It's our grand reopening at our new lake-bottom location... Whee.
Hurrrm...
Yeah, nice lake... Don't lakes have more...I don't know...water?
Did the Zoras who live upriver do something?
Or is it a curse from that spirit that floats around up there?
Whatever. It's not like I can go up and complain... That's way too high."
He stopped his pacing and squinted into the distance.
"Whuzzat, a customer?!
YIKES! IT'S A MONSTER!"
The clown man began trembling before running into the cottage.
Oh goody, entertainment.
There's only one of them. I wonder what it's doing out here by itself.
Waiting for me to tear it apart.
I somehow doubt that. Oh well, let's go.
The two made their way to the far side of the clearing. As they approached the twilit bulblin, it did something strange. Instead of engaging them in a fight, it ran away.
Did it just run away?
That's strange. Usually when they see us they run right at us.
I'm getting a bad feeling about this.
The two watched as the bulblin stopped, pulled out a horn and blew into it.
Bad feeling getting stronger.
As soon as the bulblin stopped, he stared at them and then looked up into the sky.
I wonder what it's looking for.
Their musings were cut short and a giant bird came flying from the cliffs and landed by the bulblin, causing the ground to shake.
That is a big birdie.
That's an ugly, big birdie.
They watched as the bulblin climbed atop the giant bird and took to the air and began to hover.
Why is it just hovering there?
Link's question was soon answered as the massive beast flapped its wings and shot towards them. The bird barreled between the two wolves, momentarily separating them.
Maybe, and this is just a thought, it's hovering because it's waiting for a chance to attack.
Link looked over to Kagome and gave her the driest look his wolf face could muster.
Really? I would have never thought of that.
Pay attention, it looks like it's about to attack.
Any ideas?
Attack back.
The large wolf thought to himself for a second.
When it charges, I'll attack and hopefully it will know the rider off.
And I go after the rider?
Yes.
I like your plan.
Great, then get ready.
Both wolves crouched down as the bird came at them. As planned, Link jumped at it and latched onto its chest, causing the bird to thrash and throw his rider off.
Kagome ran as fast as she could to catch the bulblin before he gained his bearings and called for the bird again. The monster saw her coming and tried to run far enough to call his pet.
Don't even think about it!
Unfortunately for the bulblin, Kagome was much faster than he was and soon caught up and made quick work of him.
She turned back to see Link jump away from his opponent as it fell to the ground and began to make her way back to his side.
They stood side by side, staring at the bird-like monster.
Soooo…what do we do with it?
I don't know, what do you want to do with it?
Kagome had no chance to answer when Midna appeared and seated herself on the bird's back. It would seem that the bird did not like this, as it tried to buck her off.
"Hey! Stop it!
I'm your new master now! Settle down!
Hey! Why don't we use this guy to get us all the way to the lake's water
source?"
Without waiting for any answer, Midna instructed the bird to pick up the wolves and they began their flight thru the tunnel and into Zora's Domain.
In what seemed to not time at all, even with the multiple arrows flying at them, the three companions, along with their newest mode of transportation, finally made it out of the tunnel and into a clearing with a small gorge cutting it in half.
After dropping off its passengers, the giant bird flew away until it was called upon again.
As always, Midna made herself comfortable on Link's back.
"Ah... We're already here?! That bird turned out to be more useful than I
expected.
Well, then... Where's the village of the Zoras? Let's look for it.
It's getting cold... Hurry up!"
The group made their way over a bridge, their senses honed, and passed a young woman muttering to herself about the river drying up and wanting her fur coat.
Well she's not getting mine.
You wouldn't share with someone in need?
What she 'needs' is to put more clothes on when it's this cold, not sit there and whine about it.
Me-ow. Down kitty, retract those little claws.
I'm a wolf genius, not a cat.
And very pretty wolf at that.
Kagome was thankful for her dark fur, it easily hid her blush.
Following a worn path, they soon came upon a dark tunnel that was covered in a thin layer of ice. Upon exiting the tunnel, their eyes were met with a horrible sight.
"Oh... Hey... What's going on here?
I thought it was getting colder...but who would have thought that it would all
be frozen?!
This is the Zora village, right? Why don't I see any, then...
Well... Anyway, let's check things out. Let's find the Zoras...
I think we can get up from here... Let's go..."
It was a difficult journey up the Cliffside. They had to beware of falling icicles and they had to time their jumps very carefully so as not to fall.
After much jumping, and a few close calls, they finally made it to the top of the frozen falls.
Short, I know. But that is ok! The next chapter is currently in the works! Hope I get it finished soon!