Ch. 21- Remembering Mipha
The Legend of Zelda © Nintendo
Link and the wolf followed Sidon across the glistening stone bridge. As they walked, Link took a look down at the pool of water below with the roaring waterfalls. Given how hard the rain was pouring, it seemed that these waterfalls were a bit smaller than they are normally supposed to be, and if Link didn't know better, he'd say that the water level seemed to be rising a bit.
"Yes, it looks quite bad, doesn't it?" asked Sidon, getting Link's attention. "You're the first Hylian and only Hylian to ever visit Zora's Domain in the past century. I do hope you and your wolf friend can help us, Link."
Link nodded his head...although deep down, he actually did feel just a bit unsure. After all, he had only heard about Impa talk about the Divine Beasts, but he didn't really know how to go about getting them under control. Still, Sidon reached out to him for help, and no matter how uneasy he was, he wasn't going to turn back, now since he came this far.
"Linny?"
Link stopped in his tracks before he turned to see a Zora female with bright red scales and a white chest, face, and stomach. She was adorned with different kinds of jewelry, as well. As she approached, her expression went from confused to excited in mere seconds as her face lit up and a smile beamed on her features.
"Linny!" she exclaimed. "It really is you!"
"...Ah?" Link muttered, tilting his head in bewilderment, and the wolf did the same.
"Don't you recognize me?" asked the Zora. "It's me, Kodah! We were kids together!"
Link just blinked at her, and at first, Kodah seemed a bit stunned, but then she laughed.
"I guess you don't recognize me because I look older now," Kodah began, "but it's really me! I just grew up is all!"
"Kodah, who are you talking to?"
Link and the wolf looked up to see two more older Zora males, not as tall as Sidon, though, one with black scales and wearing silver armor and the other with dark green scales. In their hands each was some sort of silver spear.
"Is...is that a Hylian?" asked the black-scaled male.
"It's been a while since one last seen here in Zora's Domain," said the dark green-scaled male next to him.
"Bazz, Rivan, look!" said Kodah. "It's Linny!"
"...Link?" Bazz, the black-scaled Zora male, repeated as he got a closer before he gasped. "By the Goddess! Link, you're alive!"
"No way!" exclaimed the dark green-scaled Zora male, Rivan. "I heard that you died, 100 years ago, and yet here you are!"
Link just stared at the two Zora, completely and utterly confused.
"I'm surprised he still looks the same!" Kodah said. "Even if he did live to be 100 years, I thought he'd be an old codger by now!"
"You're right," said Bazz. "He hasn't aged a day!"
"...Uhh..." Link muttered as he backed away a bit, to the two male Zoras' concern.
"What's wrong?" asked Rivan. "Why do you have that look on your face?"
"He's acting he doesn't remember us," said Kodah. "Come on, Linny, joke's over! Stop pretending!"
Link shook his head at Kodah, who blinked at him in surprise...but she slowly became stunned as she covered her mouth in disbelief.
"You're...you're not joking, are you?" Kodah asked. "You don't recognize us?"
Link shook his head again.
"Oh, no...that's terrible," Bazz said, worriedly.
"I can't believe it," said Kodah, sadly. "Linny...you really don't remember me or Bazz? Back when you used to come visit, I used to have this big crush on you...I mean, I don't anymore! I'm married now, and I even have a daughter!"
"And you were the one who trained me in the art of swordplay!" Bazz added. "I even started a secret group called the Big Bad Bazz Brigade when we were children! You and Rivan were even part of it! ...You...really don't remember any of that?"
Link shook his head, once more.
"...I see," said Rivan in disappointment. "That...that is unfortunate...Bazz and I joined the Zora knights because of you. I even got my daughter, Dunma to join!"
"I can't believe it," Kodah said, even more forelorn. Link couldn't help but look at her, sympathetically, and even the wolf went up and gently nudged her hand with his nose, causing her to smile as she kneeled down and gently pet his head.
"...Link, tell us," Bazz spoke, causing Link to look at him. "Do you, by any chance...remember Lady Mipha?"
Link only stared at Bazz, silently.
"...As I feared," Bazz said.
"Oh, no..." Kodah whispered. "This isn't good..."
"Why?" Rivan asked.
"Because of your fathers," Kodah added. "Don't you remember?"
"...Oh...right..." Bazz muttered in dread.
"Hmm?" Link hummed in confusion.
"Link, listen to us, very carefully," said Rivan. "If you see my Father, Trello, or Bazz's father, Seggin, don't talk to either of them...trust us...they're not particularly happy to see you. In fact, not many of the Zora elders are pleased with the entire Hylian race."
Link blinked, even more bewildered than before, and the wolf soon copied his visage.
"Link!" Sidon called as he approached the group. "What happened? I thought you were still following me! We must meet with my Father, immediately!"
"Oh, Prince Sidon!" Kodah exclaimed. "We're so sorry! We didn't mean to hold Link up!"
"It's fine," said Sidon, "but right now, we must speak with my Father regarding the Divine Beast. It is a matter of the utmost importance!" He then turned to Link and the wolf. "Link, if you please."
Link nodded before he and the wolf followed after the Zora Prince. As they walked, Link happened to look up at a large statue of a Zora female, standing over a fountain while holding what looked like some sort of trident.
"...My older sister, Mipha," Sidon said as he, too, looked at the statue. "She was the princess of Zora's Domain and the heir to the throne...that is...before the Great Calamity."
Link couldn't help noticing a slight tinge of sadness in the normally upbeat Sidon's voice.
"...We've wasted enough time as it is," said Sidon as he kept walking. "My Father awaits."
Link stared after Sidon before he glanced back at the statue...before he continued to follow the prince to the throne room. As he kept walking, he caught the eye of several elderly Zora males. Needless to say, none of them seemed very pleased to see him. In fact, he could hear some of them, grumbling under their breath.
"Is that...him?"
"But I heard he died, 100 years ago...! ...I actually wish that was the case..."
"How dare he show his face back here, after all these years? After what he and his kind have done..."
"Of all the Hylians, he had to find that one...?!"
Link chose to ignore the grumblings, mostly because he didn't even know what they were talking about. Why would they be angry at him or all Hylians, for that matter? After all, he didn't do anything to him...at least, not that he knew of. Judging by what Kodah, Bazz, and Rivan said, it seemed that he used to be a welcome guest here, a century ago. Why would things be any different, now?
Soon, Link, the wolf, and Sidon had reached the throne room...where they were soon met with a huge, imposing Zora male. It seemed he had seen many a battle, judging by all the grisly scars on his body, some of which were covered by silver jewelry and a red cape. Upon his large head was a shining, silver crown, adorned with luminous jewels, and despite his enormous physique...he had this welcoming smile upon his face.
Standing next to him was an elderly Zora with dark green scales and a head that looked like a manta ray. He, too, also had silver jewelry around his body, but unlike the larger whale-like Zora, he had this unpleasant scowl and a squint in his eyes...particularly at Link.
"Link," Sidon said. "You and your wolf companion stand before my Father...the great and almighty King Dorephan!"
Link and the wolf looked up at the king before they both bowed their heads before him, causing him to let out a rumbling laugh.
"Raise your heads, young ones," he told them. "We are friends here!"
Link and the wolf soon did as they were told.
"So...you and your canine friend are the ones that my son spoke of," said Dorephan before he noticed Link's Sheikah Slate. "Hmm? That item on your hip...that would not happen to be a Sheikah Slate, now would it?"
"Mm!" Link nodded his head in affirmation.
"...Wait," Dorephan said as he hunched down to get a closer look, slightly startling Link a bit. "...Yes...yes! Now that I get a good look at you, boy, I see it is all too clear who you are! You are Link, the Hylian Champion!"
"Wait...Link? As in THAT Link?!" Sidon asked. "I thought that name sounded familiar! I knew it could not have been mere coincidence!"
"Indeed, my son," agreed Dorephan. "Link, believe it or not, you have often visited the domain during your childhood by the behest of your father, Captain Braham." He then let out another bellowing laugh. "Ah, I feel nostalgic just looking at you, young one. I had heard terrible rumors that you had died in combat...and yet, here you stand, 100 years later!"
Link glanced down at the floor, a bit sheepishly, before he began to make signs with his hands.
"What?!" Dorephan asked in shock. "You say were sleeping all this time AND you have lost your memory?!"
Link nodded his head again.
"...I see," Dorephan said. "That is most unfortunate...but surely, you remember my dearest daughter, Mipha, as well...do you not?"
A pause...but then Link nodded his head, again.
"...Not even Mipha, eh?" Dorephan asked, bereft. "That is...rather upsetting to hear, I must admit, especially considering how close you two were."
"Hmph!" the elderly Zora next to the king scoffed. "All the more reason to send him away..."
"Muzu!" Sidon chided.
"Muzu, I ask that you please keep your comments to yourself," said Dorephan. "I know how you feel about Hylians, but right now, you must put that aside!"
"...Yes, Your Majesty..." Muzu muttered as he looked away, begrudgingly.
"Father," Sidon began, "perhaps talking about my sister is not really helping matters at the moment. Link seems rather confused."
"Ah, yes," Dorephan concurred. "First and foremost, it is worth noting how my son has brought a Champion here to Zora's Domain without even realizing it! That is quite a feat, my boy! Wahahahah!" He then stopped laughing as he looked down at Link and the wolf. "But Link...I do not doubt that you and your friend have endured a great many trials...but I must ask that you hear my plea."
Link nodded his head, as did the wolf.
"Young hero of Hyrule," Dorephan began, "I must inform you that our home, Zora's Domain, is in danger of vanishing because of Divine Beast Vah Ruta. Thus, I shall do you the courtesy of telling you bluntly: we Zora, alone, cannot stop this beast...so I ask...will you and your wolf please help us?"
"What?!" Muzu questioned. "King Dorephan, my liege! Please, do not speak so! To ask a Hylian for help...the thought along curls my fins!"
"Muzu, I had expected more of you," Dorephan scolded. "How can you still be against this?"
"I agree, Muzu," Sidon added. "How can you be so rude to both your king and his guest? Link is here because I brought him and his wolf companion along! With all of this unprecedented rainfall, there is no other way to ask for the aid of a trustworthy Hylian! I thought we agreed to this, already!" He then turned to Link and his lupine partner. "These two are the key to saving Zora's Domain. I have no doubt in my mind about that!"
"My son speaks the truth," Dorephan agreed. "Link is a Champion, through and through! If we do not ask for his aid, Zora's Domain...nay...perhaps all of Hyrule may be doomed to be washed away by the sea! It is bigger than all of us, Muzu...which is why both Zora and Hylians must put aside their differences and band together!"
"Your Majesty," Muzu began, "with all due respect...I'm afraid I have to object to this! We cannot trust these Hylians! They abused the power of an ancient civilization and brought Hyrule to what it is, today! And not just that..." He then sighed as he glared at Link. "It's because of the likes of him...that we had lost our dear princess...our beloved Lady Mipha!"
Soon, several other elderly Zora males appeared Link, all shouting and clamoring at once.
"That's right!"
"He's the reason Lady Mipha is dead! He and the rest of kind are nothing but trouble!"
"Prince Sidon should never have brought him here!"
"If he truly is the so-called Hero of Hyrule, then why is it that he is alive while Lady Mipha is gone?!"
"It's his fault! All of it!"
Link gulped nervously as the elders began to gang up on him, all at once, pointing their clawed fingers and shouting out all of these accusations.
"Failure!"
"You're not a hero! You are nothing but a sham! A disgrace!"
"You couldn't save our dear princess! What makes you think you can save us, now?!"
"Just go back where you came from!"
"THAT'S ENOOOOOOOOOOOOOUGH!" Dorephan boomed, causing all eyes to fall upon him and practically all of Zora's Domain to tremble. Even Sidon shrunk back a bit at his father's outburst while Link covered his sensitive ears.
"I will have no more of this behavior," Dorephan said as he glared at his subjects. "Is that clear?!"
"...Y...yes, Your Majesty..." Muzu said, finally backing down.
"...Please do forgive them, Link," said Dorephan. "Especially Muzu. They are just...still in a bit of pain, is all."
"...Mm..." Link nodded as he clutched his chest. He tried not to show it, but...those accusations that the Zora elders made did sting. He didn't even know why, seeing as how he didn't even remember what it was he did that was so wrong.
"But let's continue," said Dorephan. "Divine Beast Vah Ruta has great power, Link. It has the power to create an endless supply of water. Of late, it has been mercilessly spouting water into the heavens, and as a result, the area has been plagued by torrential rains. For us Zora, water and air are practically one and the same, so you would not think this would pose a threat to us...however, the rains have filled the eastern reservoir nearly to the point of overflowing. If that dam breaks, as it soon will, I fear immense damage will befall not only Zora's Domain...but also the area downstream from us. There, Hylian lives are in mortal danger."
At that moment, a loud roar suddenly erupted through the air, causing the group to look toward the east, where they saw a large dam.
"Do you hear that?" Dorephan asked. "That is the cry of the Divine Beast."
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In the swollen lake of the eastern reservoir...a gigantic mechanical pachyderm rose from the depths with water spouting from its trunk. There were dark red lights shining on it as it let out another rumbling bellow as more water spouted from its back. One might mistake that roar for a cry of attack...but perhaps it sounded more like a cry of pain.
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The wolf whimpered, somewhat nervous before he glanced up at Link, who looked back at Dorephan.
"...That was the Divine Beast Vah Ruta," said the Zora King. "Your princess, Zelda, often studied the Divine Beasts...that is, before the Great Calamity. According to her research, the orbs located on Ruta's shoulders are mechanisms that can control the water it generates. However, they require electricity to work. These orbs are clearly out of control, now, because there is no electricity coursing through them."
"Seggin, Bazz's father who is quite shock resistant for a Zoro," Sidon explained, "managed to hit one of the orbs with a shock arrow. Sure enough, it slowed the water flow a bit. Unfortunately, due to being an aquatic race, we Zora are vulnerable to the power of electricity. Perhaps because we could not safely strike it with enough shock arrows at once, the water soon returned to its full force." He then flashed his signature grin. "That is why I went in search of a Hylian who could help us! Link, I'm sure you have already figured this out, by now, but...we need you to use shock arrows so that the orbs will work properly again! And of course, I will aid you in any way that I can. Please, Link...I beg of you. Please help me stop Ruta's rampage of destruction!"
Link scratched the back of his head before he looked up at Dorephan and then made a few signs with his hands.
"What?!" asked Dorephan. "You say that Princess Zelda tasked you with entering inside the Divine Beasts and regaining control of them?! So you're saying that she, too, is alive?!"
Link nodded his head, at this.
"...I do not believe it...!" Dorephan whispered. "All this time, she is alive, just as you were...the events that happened, 100 years ago, cannot be true, that much is true...but if we can regain control of the Divine Beasts, they may prove useful in sealing Calamity Ganon away, once and for all!"
"I did not realize you had such grand ambitions, Link!" Sidon exclaimed before he flashed his signature grin, once again. "Marvelous! Naturally, I will help you! Once Vah Ruta has stopped rampaging, you should be able to easily climb inside of it! Come! Let us appease Vah Ruta together!"
Link nodded his head while the wolf barked in agreement.
"Thank you, Link," Dorephan smiled. "Truly. Our goal is the same, and that means our meeting was nothing short of destiny! Now then...allow me to offer you this gift as a show of faith."
He then handed Link some sort of blue suit of armor. It didn't look like it was made of chainmesh, but it looked like it was made of...fish scales. There was even some silver scales in there, too.
"So long as you wear this Zora Armor," said Dorephan, "you will have the ability to swim up waterfalls, just like our kind. Please...take good care of it."
Link nodded his head as he accepted the gift.
"Your Majesty, surely you jest!" Muzu shouted. "You do not intend to give this shady Hylian the Zora Armor! Countless generations of Zora princesses have gifted that armor to the one they have sworn to marry! Princess Mipha crafted it with her own two hands! It is far too important to entrust to the likes of that...boy!"
"Muzu!" Sidon shouted. "You will hold your tongue!"
"No! I refuse!" Muzu bit back, viciously. "This Hylian may be a Champion, but he and Lady Mipha had no such connection! Why should he have such an honor?!"
"That's right!" shouted one of the Zora elders. "He does not deserve such a treasure!"
"Lady Mipha would never lower herself to give that armor to a Hylian like him!" yelled another. "Your Majesty, you must take it back from him!"
"I will do no such thing!" Dorephan retorted. "Our home is in danger, and Link is the only who can save it! I will hear no more of these protests! Is that clear?!"
The elders begrudgingly backed down at their king's orders...but Muzu growled before he turned and stormed off.
"I cannot accept any more of this!" he shouted. "I do not understand it in the least!"
"Muzu, come back!" Sidon called.
"Haa..." Dorephan sighed in disappointment. "Forgive him, Link...Muzu is one who cannot be easily be swayed once he has his mind set on something. You see...he was once Mipha's teacher. She meant a lot to him...just as she meant the world to me, Sidon, and the rest of her people. Ever since we lost Mipha to the Great Calamity, Muzu, along with the other elders of Zora's Domain, have grown to despise Hylians. Please...do not take his rudeness to heart."
Link glanced back and saw the elderly Zoras walking around the domain...all of them looking downtrodden and disspirited. Some of them even took passing glances at the statue of Mipha, and Link could've sworn he saw one of them sniffling before he moved on. The wolf whimpered as he brushed his face up against Link's leg, causing the young swordsman to gently pet his head and smile.
"However," Dorephan began, "I'm afraid now, we have a bit of a problem on our hands. I tasked Muzu with finding the shock arrows we need to appease Vah Ruta...and now, he has stormed off in a huff. What shall we do?"
"Link!" Sidon exclaimed. "Do not let the words of Muzu and the elderly concern you. I shall talk to him. I shall retun shortly!" And with that, he hurried off after the bitter old Zora.
"Sidon..." Dorephan whispered. "I suppose you're going to tell him, eh...?" He then glanced down at Link and the wolf. "Link, Muzu should be at the square, below. Would you mind going down there? I wish for you to speak with him, as well."
Link nodded before he walked off with the wolf trotting along after him. They didn't have to search very long, for they soon found Sidon and Muzu, standing before the statue of Mipha...and it didn't seem like they were having a pleasant conversation.
"Muzu, please, I ask that you hear me out!" Sidon pleaded.
"No!" Muzu denied. "I refuse! I do not care what you have to say! I will not accept that boy's help, and that is that!" That's when he noticed Link and the wolf approaching. "Hmph! You two again, eh? Your tenacity is admirable, but I will not speak with you, boy."
"...Muzu," Sidon said. "There's something you need to know." He then glanced at Link. "This 'boy', Link...is actually the one that my sister, Mipha, harbored feelings for."
"What?!" Muzu questioned. "No...it's a lie!"
"I would not lie to you, Muzu," Sidon rebuked. "Granted, I was only but a child when I first heard of this, so I did not really know at the time, but it is indeed true. I grew up hearing my Father tell stories, some of which were about Mipha's undying affection for a young Hylian swordsman by the name of Link."
"...I still don't believe you!" Muzu insisted. "You will not fool me with such a fanciful lie! Not this Zora!" He then glared at Link. "How could Lady Mipha possibly have feelings for a Hylian like him?! The facts are clear: he remembers nothing, even as he looks upon Lady Mipha's statue!"
"Muzu, I speak the truth!" Sidon said. "Though you never knew it, Link was always in Mipha's heart!"
As Sidon and Muzu continued to argue, Link got a good look at the statue of Mipha. As he did...he felt something. This strange feeling that he might have seen her face before...and that's when his eyes went wide in recollection.
He remembered now...all those years ago.
Flashback
It was just another one of those regular days. Link was visiting Zora's Domain to see Mipha, but there had been a problem. Lately, the Zora race had been under attack by a vicious beast known as a lynel. Naturally, Link went to investigate the situation, but Mipha, out of worry, followed him to the mountain where the monster dwelled. Once Link noticed that the Zora Princess had followed him, he tried to urge her to leave, but she refused.
However, while they were distracted, the beast attacked the duo. Link fought back to the best of his ability with Mipha joining him, and thankfully, they managed to claim victory. Unfortunately, Link did not escape unscathed, for his arm was bitten by the lynel's fangs.
Now, Link and Mipha sat at the edge of Vah Ruta's trunk, and for some reason, the latter's hands were glowing as she held the former's arm, where a large gash was.
"I was thinking," Mipha spoke, gently, "this reminds me of the time we first met. You were justt a reckless child, always getting hurt at every turn. Every time...I would heal, just as I'm doing right now. I thought it was funny how, being a Hylian, you looked grown-up so much faster than I did."
For some reason, Link noticed that Mipha sounded a bit...melancholy, but she quickly shook her head as she smiled at him, kindly.
"I was...I was always willing to heal your wounds," she said. "Even back then."
By now, the gash on Link's arm had vanished and the boy smiled as he flexed his bicep before he nodded at Mipha, gratefully, which caused her to chuckle...but then, she momentarily had a look of sadness as she glanced down at the pool of water below them...or more accurately, towards the direction of Zora's Domain, beyond the reservoir. Then she looked back at Link, who stared at her in concern.
"...So if this Calamity Ganon does, in fact, return," Mipha began, "what can we really do? We just don't seem to know much about what we'll be up against." She then glanced over at Link. "But know this, Link...that no matter how difficult this battle might get...if you...if anyone tries to do you harm, then I will heal you. No matter when or how bad the wound...I hope you know...that I will always protect you."
Link stared at Mipha while scratching the back of his head. He had to admit (though not outwardly) that this did feel just a little awkward. As the Champion of Hyrule, he thought he was supposed to be protecting everyone else, so he never exactly he'd be the one needing protection of any kind.
Then again...that was just how Mipha was.
"Once this whole thing is over," Mipha continued as she clasped her hands together, "maybe things can go back to how they used to be when we were young...you know?" She then looked at Link with a light blush on her cheeks. "Perhaps we could spend some time together..."
Link smiled before he reached over and put his hand on Mipha's shoulder, causing her to gasp slightly before she smiled, too.
"...Thank you, Link," she whispered.
Flashback end
Link gasped as he felt chills go down his spine. Of course...now he remembered. What happened that day when he was a child, out on a walk with his parents...it was Mipha who saved him. It was Mipha who always healed him whenever he got hurt.
It was Mipha who always gave him that kind, warm smile whenever she looked at him.
"Link?"
Link glanced up at Sidon, who looked at him with concern.
"Is something the matter?" he asked. "You don't look well."
"Yes, you're quivering like a hatchling," said Muzu. "Whatever is the matter."
Link didn't speak, but instead looked up at Mipha's statue...and it was upon seeing that expression of remembrance on his face that Muzu gasped in disbelief.
"What?!" he asked. "Impossible! You cannot remember Lady Mipha now, when it is most convenient!"
"Aha!" Sidon exclaimed. "See? Now do you believe him?"
Muzu stared at Link before he stubbornly shook his head.
"No," he answered. "He cannot mistake me for a fool! So what if he remembers? That still doesn't prove that he is worthy of wearing the Zora Armor that Lady Mipha made! I cannot possibly take him at his word!"
The wolf growed in annoyance, even rolling his eyes for good measure.
"If you show me any proof," Muzu began, "then...I will tell you where to get a large number of shock arrows! That and anything else you wish to know!"
"How stubborn can you be, Muzu?" Sidon asked in disbelief. "What kind of proof do you need?!"
Link scratched the back of his head for a moment, trying to think of what to do...before he gasped in realization.
"Hmm?" Sidon hummed. "Do you have an idea, Link?"
Link nodded before he held up one finger, as if to say "Just wait here a moment!", then he turned and ran off.
"Where is he going?" asked Muzu.
"I'm not sure," said Sidon, "but I think he has a plan!"
After a moment, Link returned...wearing the Zora armor on his torso. However, the sight only seemed to anger Muzu more.
"What are you doing, wearing that?!" the old Zora asked. "I told you, you are not fit to...w...wait a moment..." He then took a closer look as Link drew near, and then he gasped. "It can't be! The Zora armor that Lady Mipha crafted by hand...it...it fits you, perfectly! Is this some sort of trick?!"
"Now do you understand, Muzu?" asked Sidon. "It's clear now that Mipha's heart belonged to Link. Why else would she make this armor for him? The fact that it fits on him so well is proof enough that she crafted it for him and him alone!"
Link still couldn't help feeling just a little bit awkward at this. After all, he had no idea that Mipha had any kind of feelings toward him. Of course, if she did, she never got the chance to tell him at all.
"You have always shown a strong dislike for Hylians, Muzu," said Sidon, "and that is why Mipha never told you...and now that you know, you must promise you will help Link and his wolf so that they can help us all. Please, I beseech you...tell us where to find the shock arrows we need. Knowing you, I'm willing to wager you already figured out where!"
Muzu still seemed reluctant...but then he looked up at Mipha's statue...and he could almost swear he saw this pleading look coming from it. He then sighed before he looked at Link and the wolf, who both stared at him.
"Hmph!" Muzu scoffed. "I never would have imagined that she would make that special armor for one such as he...and while I do not approve of asking for help from a Hylian...seeing the circumstances as they are, now, I suppose that is our only option."
The elder Zora members that were around all glanced at each other before they quietly nodded their heads in agreement.
"I am a proud Zora," Muzu continued, "and that means I must take responsibility for my unwarranted behavior toward you..." He glanced at the other Zora males his age. "And...not just myself."
The elders seemed to look down in shame at that.
"As such," Muzu said, "I will tell you where to collect as many shock arrows that you need." He then gazed toward a tall mountain near the reservoir. "That tall mountain over yonder...is called Ploymus Mountain, and there, you will also find Shatterback Point."
Link gulped nervously at that name. He was almost afraid to know why they called it that.
"A terrifying beast has made its home there," said Muzu. "This awful monster shoots volley after volley of shock arrows. Even one could be fatal to a Zora."
"You must be speaking of that Lynel!" exclaimed Sidon. "He is a man-beast, that one!" He then looked to Link and the wolf. "That monster does wield shock arrows. That is certainly one way to collect them, quickly. He is vicious, that much is true, but I'm sure Link and his companion will rise to the challenge!"
Link nodded his head while the wolf barked in agreement.
"In order to appease the Divine Beast," Muzu said, "I estimate you will need about...20 shock arrows, at least. Do you think you and your wolf can gather that many?"
"Why do you continue to doubt them, Muzu?" asked Sidon. "I am certain that they will be triumphant!" He then looked to Link and the wolf. "Link! Let's do this together! You shall go to Ploymus Mountain to collect the shock arrows. The fastest way to get there is using the waterfall to the east of Zora's Domain. Once you have enough, come meet me at the East Reservoir Lake, and we shall appease Vah Ruta together! Sound good?"
Link nodded his head at this.
"Splendid!" Sidon exclaimed. "I am certain that we can finally stop Vah Ruta, once and for all!"
"For our sakes, I hope so," said Muzu as he looked up at Ploymus Mountain. "However...because of that beast...no one, not Zora nor Hylian nor even wolf...has ever returned from Ploymus Mountain alive."
To Be Continued...
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