Final Chapter and Epilogue: Victory

Hyrule Field

Two weeks after Rudania was freed, Link managed to retrieve his own Divine Beast and the awakened master sword. Meanwhile, Mipha also mingled in the illusory realm of Vah Ruta, fighting Waterblight Ganon by herself. The task was difficult, as she was only equipped with Divine Lightning, a silver bow, the Sheikah slate, and 10 shock arrows. Her reward for her effort was a blessing from Megumi's spirit...and eventually Megumi's diary. Located in Tadokoro Inn, the diary contained a bunch of recipes as well as some...personal information. As she suddenly remembered, Megumi played with Sidon a lot in her free time. She was like a mother for him and looked forward to his growth into a fine adult. No wonder why Megumi requested that Sidon never see it, as she wouldn't want to him to lament on the past.

Shaking her head, she mounted on Wilson while Link summoned the Master Cycle Zero.

"If you're ready, let's ride off to Hyrule Castle" Mipha spoke up. Link revved his motor, indicating he was ready. They rode through the fields and forests leading up to the castle, avoiding the Guardians in the vicinity. Once they reached the moat, Mipha leaped off Wilson and into the water. Donning the Zora Armor, Link chased after Mipha until they got into a cave leading to the prison. Link recalled the rumors of a legendary shield and wished to find it. What they found was a stalnox, which took them twenty minutes to take down. It was worth it, as Link got the legendary shield: The Hylian Shield. Equipping it, he and Mipha agreed to use the waterfalls to ascend the castle, being careful to avoid skywatchers and turrets. At some point, they reached the location of the last memory, which caused Link a moment of pause.

"Is that all your memories?" Mipha asked.

"Yes" Link nodded, "I'm going to make a quick detour and returned to Impa. Wait inside...Zelda's study room while I complete this quest."

"Alright" Mipha nodded. She lit a nearby pot and cooked some of the meals found in Megumi's diary. In between her cooking, she read Zelda's diary with a bit of guilt. According to the diary, Zelda was forced to end her research on the guardians. For Mipha, she was thankful that the King ordered that command, as she felt Zelda would've died in Hyrule Castle if she continued her research there. An hour later, Link returned to her.

"Oh! Is that your champion's tunic?" Mipha observed. He nodded and handed her a light blue sash. It was her champion garb.

"Yes..." Link solemnly answered, "And she lead me...to the spot where we collapsed in battle. We were nearly annihilated by a stalker when Zelda awakened her powers." Mipha allowed herself to grieve a bit, but finally got back to her feet.

"Then we must hurry" Mipha stated, "We must reach the Sanctum before he is unleashed!" Climbing up more waterfalls and using Revali's Gale to fly around the inner walls, they finally entered the Sanctum, where a malice cocoon hung above.

"Link...Mipha...I'm sorry but I can no longer hold him" the voice of Zelda said.

Vah Ruta

"Ganon is free!" Megumi exclaimed to the other champions.

"Champions! Fire at will!" Daruk ordered.

"Now my moment has finally arrived! Brace yourself, Ganon, for the sting of my revenge!" Revali exclaimed while making a sweeping motion.

"This is the moment of truth and we shall be victorious!" Megumi exclaimed while raising her right hand above her head. At the same time, the spiritual form of her Guardian sash became the same color as the champion garb and the symbol of Vah Ruta embroider itself on the lower side of her sash.

"Let's go, little guy and tiny nurse!" Daruk barked while slamming his fists, "Now! Open up wide Ganon!"

"A hundred years in the making. Hold on, princess. Our moment has arrived." Urbosa calmly stated while snapping her fingers.

The four lasers on the Divine Beasts converged into one, dealing massive damage to Calamity Ganon. Now, they waited from inside the Sanctum.

"This shall be a good vantage point to observe the fight" Megumi spoke up.

"Hmmm...wasn't your sash navy blue in life?" Revali pondered while scratching his peak.

"E-Eh?" Megumi gasped in a tone she hadn't used in years. He was right, as the visage of her sash was now same color as theirs and even included the symbol of Vah Ruta.

"Heh, it seems that the Goddesses have officially recognized you as a champion" Daruk said with a smile.

"But-" Megumi tried to deny before Urbosa interrupted her.

"Still humble after all these years" Urbosa chuckled, "Even though you weren't officially a champion in life, you practically were our sixth member."

"She's right you know" Revali interjected, "You've have given everything and more, take pride in that honor."

Megumi closed her eyes momentarily, taking in their words. She opened them and gave the champions her signature smile.

Suddenly, black mist rose from the battle below. It made its way to Hyrule Field, where it formed into what they recognized from legends: Dark Beast Ganon. From the distance, they could tell that Mipha was distracting Ganon on horseback while Link rode around on Master Cycle Zero and shot light arrows into its weak points.

"So, Link has his own Divine Beast?" Revali sighed, "Fitting, I suppose."

Suddenly, a golden light shot out of the beast.

"He did it" Megumi smiled, "He has freed Zelda from her prison." And a minute later, it was over.

Ganon was beaten, the champions were victorious and could finally rest in peace. While the others left after the living trio walked away, Megumi stayed behind for one final moment.

"Link, it's finally over" Mipha cried tears of joy.

"Yes, it is" Link smiled, "There was one more thing to settle."

"Yes?" Mipha wiped her eyes.

"With all my important memories back, I can finally answer your proposition" Link smiled, "I accept your marriage proposal."

"Link!" Mipha cried tears of joy before embracing him, "Thank you. I love you so much!"

"I do too" Link smiled before turning the brace into a loving kiss.

Megumi smiled, satisfied to see her best friend and Link be forever united. Before she completely ascended into the Spirit Realm, she whispered into Link's mind.

"If you find my ring, give it to her on your wedding day."

Spirit Realm

Once the five spirits completed their journey, they were greeted by the Goddesses and told them the basics of this realm. For Megumi, she was pulled aside by Nayru.

"What is it you wish to discuss, Great Goddess?" Megumi politely inquired.

"Dear, you may refer to me simply as Nayru" Nayru smiled, "I wish to discuss the conditions of your existence in Hyrule and offer up a gift."

Megumi lowered her head a bit, she felt the tinge of pain.

"You were not of Hyrule, but of Earth" Nayru summarized, "For you, it's been slightly over a hundred years since you were on Earth. In Earth time, that amounts to ten years. Due to the circumstances of you being pulled into a different fate, we will grant you ten years to live your life back on Earth...to be back with the ones you love." Megumi eyes snapped open, was she really be offered a second lease at life? Then a thought occurred to her.

"Will I become human or remain a Zora?" Megumi bit her lip.

"Zora, as you were a Zora in body, mind, and spirit when you died" Nayru said with a frown, "We will explain more if you choose to accept."

"May I get a minute to discuss this with my comrades?" Megumi wondered.

"Yes" Nayru nodded. She could sense Megumi's concerns. When Megumi returned to the other champions, Daruk broke the ice.

"So, what did she say?" Daruk asked.

"The goddesses will grant me ten more years of life...on Earth" Megumi stated.

"That's a generous gift" Revali remarked.

"But you have doubts, don't you my little lightning?" Urbosa guessed.

"Yes, since I will remain a Zora" Megumi nodded, "This brings unwanted attention and possible harm to the ones I love."

"Yes, I could imagine a world without Zora being shocked they actually exist" Urbosa understood.

"I also feel this is unfair to you, since you don't get the same deal" Megumi looked away from the group.

"What's unfair is that you were dragged away from your original fate and thrown into a conflict that is merely fictional for your dimension" Revali countered, "None of us will be jealous if you take the gift." Daruk nodded in agreement, as did Urbosa. Megumi sighed, making her decision.

"Then I will see you guys in ten years...or a hundred years in Hyrule time" Megumi said, "Goddess Nayru, I have my answer."

Dock where Megumi disappeared

Soma hummed quietly on the dock where Megumi had disappeared, as it was exactly ten years since that incident. Things weren't easy, as many of friends came to terms and mourned over her presumed death.

He still clings to hope, but he also felt it eroding away.

"Megumi, I would do anything to see once more" Soma thought to himself. Suddenly, he heard a splash near the dock. The first thing he saw was a navy blue...Zora? Female no less. Slapping himself, he refocused on the image in the water.

Yep, definitely a Zora.

"Who are you?" Soma asked while regaining his composure.

"Megumi Tadokoro" Megumi confirmed.

"Megumi was a human, but your a Zora. I think you're lying" Soma said in a serious tone.

"Do you remember when we made that birthday cake for Erina? The savory one?" Megumi recalled an old memory. Soma's eyes went wide, only Megumi and Erina would remember that.

"Megumi...were have you been? Why are...you a Zora from the Zelda series?" Soma asked.

"Because I am a Zora...er, that's to say I became one" Megumi sheepishly answered, "It's a long story."

"Well, come up and meet me inside your old Inn" Soma chuckled, "We have a lot of time to make up."

With a smile and a blush, Megumi met Soma on the dock.

A/N: And that concludes this story. Next, there will be two sequels for the respective fandoms. "10 Years Together" for the Shokugeki fandom and "Red Fish, Blue Fish" for the BotW fandom.