Takato and Rika in Termina
By Ganondorf8
How to use Powder Kegs in 3 Easy Lessons
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, Digimon Tamers, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, or anything else that is associated through a disclaimer. Any original characters you see (and there will be some) are copyrighted to me because that is something I can do.
Author's Note: The title of this current chapter may have a humerous notion attached to it, but the use of Powder Kegs is going to be quite important for Takato's group is going to have need of them. Without them they won't exactly be getting around Snowhead once they discover just what has been happening there lately. There's no need for me to say anything else right now for Link-goro is going to be filling in the explanations so I might as well turn things over to him with Takato giving out the narration. Plus, check out Takato's references to the game in the early going of the chapter.
Takato's POV
Did he just call himself Link-goro? What kind of name was that supposed to be? I know that he has the same name as Link given that I recognized the first part of the name, but where does the goro part come from which comprises of the rest of it? It took me a while to remember who he was in the video game for we've been through so much now that I've been starting to forget about the minor people.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is well known for having a strong focus on minor characters for it is these individuals that serve as providing the majority of the interaction. There were a few major characters that made their presence felt from time to time, but it was these minorities that served as being the backbone behind the entire experience. Now the identity of this Goron was starting to come to the forefront for I was beginning to remember his role in the video game.
In it, he had traveled from the region of Snowhead in order to reserve a room at the Stock Pot Inn for reasons unknown. Link, the Hero of Time as a child could make the same reservation before this guy due to having the same name minus the goro suffix in order to be able to gain access to the inn after the regular hours. If this Link in front of us were to have made the reservation as per his intentions then Link would have been stuck outside without any real means of getting in to aid a certain someone.
All of this switching back and forth between two different Links was starting to leave me confused, but then since this is the true world of Termina and not a video game as I've seen, Link-goro here could have some additional intentions that we don't know about. As I continued to think about all of these different possibilities that were being presented before us, Rika chose to engage in conversation with this Goron and I was showing him a sense of pity in my mind for who knows what she's going to do before he could have a chance to say anything.
" What did you just say?" asked Rika.
" My name is Link-goro."
" Okay, that is probably one of the most ridiculous names I've ever heard in my entire life!" moaned Rika.
" I happen to like my name-goro," said Link-goro.
" Let's just forget about names for the time being okay as we need to get down to some serious business involving the reason that you wanted someone to help you. You said to us that you've asked a number of people to come and aid you in something, and so far the answer from each of them has been a strict no which is where my friends and I come into the picture. We have a strong sense of justice which compels us to aid you in your moment of need, yet it had better be for the right reasons for we don't exactly have that kind of time to waste," said Rika.
" These people that I turned to for help didn't want to come to my aid all because it involves the well-being of my tribe-goro. Each of them at first showed signs of wanting to come and help me, but their true attitudes came into the foreground once I mentioned the mountains of Snowhead and the plight of my people. We Gorons have lived in the mountainous region of Snowhead for many centuries and have survived numerous experience where our tribe has been on the verge of extinction such as the harsh winter conditions that took the life of our greatest champion-goro.
Because of our isolation we have often depended on our own means without having to rely on the other tribes for general assistance, and because of this stance we were seen in the eyes of the other tribes as being somewhat of a fearsome group that wouldn't tolerate them-goro. Some of us Gorons have made the travel from the mountains down to Clock Town as a means of showing people that we are a friendly group, yet there still remains that sense of distrust within their eyes which has only been furthered by a recent incident that has place my tribe into a terrible predicament," said Link-goro.
" Who was your champion?" asked Rika.
" He was known as the great Darmani who we often relied upon to help us in our desperate times, yet a horrible accident appeared to have claimed his life when he chose to venture forth to the temple that exists in the northernmost reaches of the mountains-goro. It was believed that he had died and was given a proper burial shortly after his frozen body had been discovered, but then we came to the realization that he had not died and was focused on completing the mission that he had chosen to accept-goro.
That was about over a year or two ago when our region was caught within the terrible winter conditions, and since then we have not seen him which has lead us to believe that he has either returned to the world of the dead, or instead chose to explore this world in the hopes of helping out anyone who may be in need," replied Link-goro.
" If he had chosen to go about the land in the hopes of using his skills to help out those in torment, then wouldn't his actions have become famous at this point which in turn would lead the other tribes into trusting what you and your people are capable of? It sounds to me that this Darmani character must have returned to the world of the dead instead of leaving the mountains...oh! I'm sorry if I was sounding offensive for you and the rest of the Gorons must have truly looked up to him immensely given that he was your champion," said Rika.
" There is no harm done for I had strongly suspected that the great Darmani had chosen to rest in peace knowing that he had finished what he started-goro," said Link-goro.
" So what exactly has been happening in your home of Snowhead lately?" asked Rika.
" When spring returned to our region ending the terrible winter conditions that almost wiped us all out, many Gorons chose to leave the mountains in order to visit the other tribes of Termina in order to forge strong relationships in the hopes of understanding who we share this world with. At first this went along well for we were successfully able to interact with the humans, Dekus, and Zoras who in turn were able to interact with us, but this all came to an end about seven months ago when a terrible incident took place which has distanced us from the other tribes.
Our leader, the Goron Elder, has been getting on in years which is why he chose to give his power to a small selection of Gorons who would become a council of leaders while he remained as a symbol of authority. It is these council members who have chosen for our tribe to cut off all connections with the other tribes for the elder's son was abducted by what they claim was a human who had a Deku and a Zora with him. The elder's son will one day become our leader which would mean the end of the council for they are a temporary leadership, yet his abduction has placed a great sadness upon us for he was to be the one that would guide us to the future," replied Link-goro.
" Who would want to kidnap a child?" asked Rika.
" The council laid blame instantly on the other tribes without taking anything into consideration which is why my tribe now isolates themselves from the rest of the world. Our leader did not believe in what in the council was saying and chose to leave the village in order to find his son along with the few Gorons that chose to follow his guidance and not that of the council-goro. As for the other tribes of Termina, they resented the fact that each of them had been blamed for something that they did not know about which has resulted in their disapproval of our tribe," replied Link-goro.
" So that explains the reason why no one wants to help you because of the accusations that have been placed on them by this council. In some ways I don't blame them for their controversial decisions for they believed the son of the elder of the tribe was kidnapped by those representing the other tribes, yet at the same time I feel that they went a little too far in the blame game for it could have been someone from just one of the other tribes and not all of them as they are claiming.
According to what you just said to us, this abduction took place seven months ago which means that this isolation has been going on all this time with no signs of ending. I take it that everyone outside of the Gorons is not quite so forgiving given that this has been going on for so long, yet something just doesn't quite add up what with what we had overheard the Deku Scrubs saying.
They claimed that the Gorons were involved with the rebellion that was taking place in Woodfall for they and the other tribes were planning on putting an end to it if it were to reach into their territories, yet you say that your tribe has broken all ties with the other tribes which means someone isn't being very honest right now," said Rika.
" You do not think that I am lying to you do you?" asked Link-goro.
" No as you've been very honest with us so far which makes me suspect that you have been unaware of what has been going on," replied Rika. Considering that Guilmon, Renamon, and I have been on the outside of this conversation ever since it first started, none of us have exactly had the chance to say anything given that Rika was determined to get straight to the truth without us getting in any words of our own.
Her style of speaking is questionable seeing as Link-goro as he calls himself has been struggling with various aspects, but she has succeeded in learning what has been going on in Snowhead as of late and how it all relates back to the Deku Scrubs. What she said about the Dekus claiming that the Gorons planned on intervening with the the rebellion along with the other tribes to bring about an end to it is true for I was with her when we learned about it.
Someone wasn't exactly being truthful regarding their information which is why we needed to find out more about the Gorons for the big mystery lies with them. We do intend on figuring out who kidnapped the elder's son as that is something that we can't allow to stand, but at the same time we have this strange coincidence that has brought forth an even bigger mystery. The world of Termina is well-known for being a place where mysteries abound for there are a lot of shadowy recesses that make it difficult to come to grips with what truly happens in this place, and here we are deep in one of those mysteries without anything to use as a means of a paddle.
" Rika, I need to speak to you for a moment," I began.
" Can you tell me later gogglehead as I'm in the middle of something," said Rika.
" But it has to do with what we just found out," I said.
" One minute Link-goro as I need to speak to my friend over here who insists on interupting our conversation...this had better be good Takato as I don't want to hear that you dragged me over here just to tell me something that I already know about, or that you wish to show off some more affections towards me for if that's the case then you had better be prepared to receive quite the scolding from me," said Rika.
" I've been thinking about what Link-goro said with regards to what we know about so far," I said.
" That's why you dragged me over here?" asked Rika.
" Before you start throwing around any kind of anger issues towards me Rika, just think about it for a few minutes and you'll see where I'm coming from. The Dekus claimed that the Gorons were the among the tribes who were willing to get involved with taking care of the rebellion before it could spread out to their respective tribes, yet how could they have been involved with something like that if they were already dealing with a crisis that has kept them isolated from everyone else?
The elder's son has been missing for seven months according to Link-goro which is also how long the Gorons have cut all toes with the other tribes, yet the rebellion in Woodfall started six months ago so that concludes that either the Dekus weren't aware of what was happening with the Gorons, or that someone from the latter group may be trying to hide something and mask it with something else," I replied.
" You came up with all that?" asked Rika.
" Well, I do have more ideas in my head," I replied.
" I guess that you thinking too much isn't always a bad idea gogglehead," said Rika.
" Another thing that I was thinking about is Ebonaru and the connection that he had with Ganondorf...the former leader of the Deku Faction had successfully kept the true intentions of his master hidden from the eyes of his own supporters until the truth was exposed, so what I was thinking is that maybe someone among the council of the Goron tribe is acting in the same fashion so that he can keep a secret hidden from view.
Or, it could actually be just a regular Goron who is trying his best to keep something hidden from the eyes of the other tribes including members of his own. I would like to suspect Ganondorf is perhaps involved in the affairs of the Gorons just like he was with the Deku Scrubs, but we don't have enough information to draw any kind of connection unless we can get that from someone like Yamataromon for example," I said.
" I doubt that he would be willing to just give away that information just like that for he still thinks that we are placing ourselves in too deep to save our own hides," said Rika.
" Doesn't he know that we Tamers are more than capable of taking care of ourselves?" I asked.
" He is an ancient Digimon who chose to leave the Digital World long before any humans first started to make their way around there. Yamataromon has been showing numerous expressions of surprise given that this is the first time that he has since those of his own kind interacting with humans who were indirectly involved in his own creation. In his eyes he just sees us humans as being too weak to do things on our own and believes that we aren't able to handle things that he feels are better suited for Digimon of all kinds.
A part of me really wants to prove him wrong Takato for we have to show that we are just as qualified to take on forces far greater than what we are able to muster up. If we want to find out more about what is really happening in Termina then we can't afford to believe in the words of a Digimon despite our relationships with our own partners," replied Rika.
" He was right about us coming here," I began.
" Consider that to be one of his lucky moments for we need to follow the advice of those who are actually native to this world," said Rika.
" What if I choose to speak to Yamataromon the next time we see and ask him to share some more insight on what he is really like?" I asked.
" Someone of his stature might not be so willing to reveal much about his identity especially when he comes as being a majestic character who has an enigma like personality about him, but you can take a crack at him if you want Takato for I were to speak to him then you can be sure that there will be some fireworks," replied Rika. The two of us then kissed one another on the spur of the moment given that Rika was being rather down about how she felt about Yamataromon, and I having a rather perky attitude that needed something to calm it down before I could lose control of my composure.
With that out of the way we could focus our attention towards the matter at hand which was dealing with Link-goro and the problem that he had presented before us. Our intentions were to help his people in Snowhead overcome the problems that had been plaguing them for these past months, but the problem is that we couldn't walk about as we are for no doubt they hold strong tensions towards the other tribes which means human forms and Deku forms are out of the picture. Okay, we had a second problem in the form of actually making our way up to the mountains for I remember that it isn't the most exciting experience in the world given what I went through when I played the video game.
" Am I able to get involved in the conversation now-goro?" asked Link-goro.
" The two of us are done speaking to each other so we can focus all of our efforts on you," replied Rika.
" I wish to thank you and your companions for wanting to help my tribe in their time of need, but first we need to go somewhere in Clock Town in order to pick up something very important which will help you. When I made my way from my village in the mountains to attend the annual Carnival of Time as I usually do, there was a brief snowstorm on the path that connects Snowhead to Termina Field which has created a large enbankment that has sealed off the way back to the region. Nothing is able to bring down this large collection of snow and ice with the exception of the one thing that one of my people has here in town.
If you are going to go up into Snowhead then we need to remove this obstacle before anything can be done, but know that I will only be able to guide you as far as the entrance to the region before I must turn back and leave you on your own. Since my loyalties are with that of our elder I am not able to return to my village until the incident has been fully resolved," said Link-goro.
" That doesn't make sense given that you had to leave your village to come here," said Rika.
" I have actually been here in Clock Town for a couple of months as I wanted to get away from the problems that have been plaguing my tribe ever since the elder's son was taken away from him. We must now make our way over to the Bomb Shop that exists on the west side of town for we will find what you will need to make your way into Snowhead-goro," said Link-goro. The last time we were in the west of Clock Town was when we had to visit the Curiosity Shop when we were trapped inside of our Deku Scrub forms all because of someone's idea of a joke, but now things have changed a bit since our last visit which made all of it a brand new experience.
A large gathering of people had amassed themselves in the large clearing by the post office in order to watch something, and while I was keen on going to check out what was happening over there, Rika chose to grab me by the ear and dragged me away as she said that we had to focus on what Link-goro wanted to show us. The inside of the Bomb Shop was rather spacious which was unusual for a place that sold goods, but then this was a shop that specialized in selling various types of bombs so maybe they needed a much larger space with which to work in.
" The owner of the store used to run this place on a regular basis alongside his mother who often had to go out and acquire the new deliveries, yet these days they are rarely here all because of the incidents that have been plaguing the world as of late. A Goron has also set up shop here for he carries the one thing that this shop doesn't carry for it is something that only we Gorons are able to carry."
" What is it?" asked Rika.
" Have you ever heard off the Powder Keg?" asked Link-goro.
" Back where we come from we have such items all over the place which are often used by demolition experts and people that need to use them in construction," replied Rika.
" Those are some strange people using Powder Kegs in such a fashion-goro, but then your people must do things differently than the other humans who live here in Clock Town. Powder Kegs are powerful bombs that are able to do things that regular bombs are incapable of doing such as being able to blow up the sturdiest obstacle. Such bombs like these can only be used by us Gorons for only we are able to lift them up and use them for the intended purpose of which they are designed.
Of course-goro you need to have the proper certification if you wish to use Powder Kegs for they are dangerous due to the power that is contained within them. There is a Goron in my village who gives our fellow tribe members a test to see if they are allowed to use Powder Kegs for he is the one who created them. I do have the authority to use them for I passed his test a long time ago which is why I shall purchase a Powder Keg so that you are able to make your way into the Snowhead region," said Link-goro.
" I was beginning to think that no one would be coming," said a nearby Goron.
" Why is everyone gathering about outside?" I asked.
" Someone is presenting some kind of strange artefact which has been wowing people all over Clock Town in order to make their way over to this side of town in order to see it. With all of the problems that have been taking place amongst the tribes as of late, people want to see something that will allow them to relax despite all of the danger that exists all around them. Now then, I take it that you came here in order to purchase a Powder Keg which is my specialty for why else would a Goron want to come before me.
Although I see that you two humans and those two standing behind you in the robes covering their faces are not aware as to what I am selling here. It's understandable for the other tribes don't really understand the power that comes in the form of Powder Kegs, so because I have enough free time on my hands what with the lack of customers coming my way, I can tell you how to operate a Powder Keg even though in reality you won't be able to use one," replied the Goron.
" Who said we can't use one?" asked Rika angrily.
" Only Gorons who have been certified to use Powder Kegs are permitted to use them which is a rule that all of the tribes have accepted for only us Gorons are able to use these properly. You should be thankful that I am allowing you humans the chance to know how they work otherwise I would have asked you to live while I deal with your Goron companion over there," replied the Goron.
Sometimes Rika really needs to watch what she says for that tongue of hers could get us into a lot of trouble from which we won't be able to get out of. We've been in the world of Termina for a while now so we do have an idea of what happens here, but there is still much that continues to elude us which is why we have to keep our opinions to ourselves as we don't want to offend anyone.
I took Rika off to the side for a few moments in order to explain this thought of mine to her, and her initial reaction was one that I expected for she didn't like the idea of having to keep her expressions locked away inside of her heart all because of offending the locals. " I take it that your friend feels bad about saying that to me so I will forgive for she wasn't aware of how certain practices here in Termina take place, and I feel bad about making that threatening comment which is why I will tell you everything about the Powder Kegs."
" Thank you for the opportunity," I said.
" We'll listen," sighed Rika.
" Now this is going to be explained in three easy lessons for it is actually very simple to use a Powder Keg," said the Goron.
" What's the first lesson?" I asked.
" The first thing that you need to do is to go and see my master for he is the one who gives out the certifications which will allow Gorons to use Powder Kegs. He lives in a cave in the Goron Village of the Snowhead region and is very friendly for he enjoys seeing Gorons acquire the license they need to use his prized possession. In order to receive the certificate from my master you must perform a test that involves using a Powder Keg and taking it to a location that he will mention so as to blow up something there.
He will know if you have succeeded for he has a strong sense to such things, and to make things easier on everyone he provides the Powder Kegs for free as they usually cost around 50 rupees to purchase one of them. Speaking of which, Gorons are only allowed to carry around one Powder Keg at a time which is a safety measure that my master created back when he first started the certification tests," replied the Goron.
" What about you?" asked Rika.
" I sell Powder Kegs here in the Bomb Shop as a means of branching out the business so to speak, yet I can only sell Powder Kegs to Gorons who have been certified to use them," replied the Goron.
" Lesson two?" I asked.
" Once you have been given a Powder Keg through the certification or by purchasing one from me, you will need to hold it above your head for that is the best place to carry it especially in these troubled times. You need to be aware that the fuse will start to wind down the moment you decide to use it which means that you will need to get it to the desired target before it explodes and causes you great harm.
Also, be aware that the Powder Keg will explode if too much pressure is applied to it for it is a delicate thing despite the fact that it contains so much power inside of it. The only exception to the fuse limitation is that the Powder Kegs given out during the certification test will have a longer fuse which will give you plenty of time to carry out your test. Once the Powder Keg has been placed into the desired position should you move away from it quickly as the blast range is rather big unlike regular bombs which boast smaller ranges," replied the Goron.
" Has anyone actually been injured by the explosions?" asked Rika.
" Some people have received injuries all because the Goron using the Powder Keg used in the wrong place, yet these are rare incidents that only occur as a result of a miscalculation that comes from the mind of the Goron holding the bomb in the first place. Even though we Gorons so have tough skin as opposed to the other tribes, we too can be injured by the Powder Kegs which is why safety precautions have to be used in order to make sure that no one gets hurt," replied the Goron.
" And the final lesson?" I asked.
" As long as you hold the Powder Keg somewhere in your possessions it will not light up and explode in your pockets for the fuse only activates when you choose to use it. You also need to make sure that you have plenty of money on hand in order to purchase one as it costs 50 rupees each time you want to use a Powder Keg for whatever reasons you have in mind," replied the Goron.
" That's the last lesson?" asked Rika.
" Much of the explanation comes in the first two lessons which is why I hate explaining this last one," replied the Goron. Despite the fact that we really only got two lessons with a third one tacked on as a means of saying just a little bit more, Rika and I got the general idea as to how Powder Kegs are to be used even though as humans we weren't allowed to lay our hands on them.
If we could somehow become Gorons ourselves then we could use those kegs in order to help us further our adventures in Termina. Guilmon and Renamon had been taking careful notes on how the Powder Kegs work for I am sure that they are able to carry them around despite the fact that they are Digimon and not Gorons, but then they had to follow procedures otherwise we could get ourselves into trouble which really wouldn't be the first time.
" Now I must deal with your Goron companion for I am certain that he has come all this way in order to purchase a Powder Keg. My fellow Goron who must have come a long way considering that you carry around such a large backpack...I am finished speaking to these humans so now I can devout my attention towards you."
" I need to purchase a Powder Keg-goro," said Link-goro.
" That will be 50 rupees," said the Goron.
" They are within this purse," said Link-goro.
" May I inquire as to why you need a Powder Keg?" asked the Goron.
" My friends here wish to make their way to the Snowhead region which is currently blocked by a large expanse of snow which prevents anyone from getting to the Mountain Village. A Powder Keg will enable them to enter our homeland for the purpose of assisting our people in their time of need," replied Link-goro.
" So these four wish to aid our people in dealing with the abduction of the elder's son? I will warn you humans that you need to be careful once you have passed through the Mountain Village as that is the only safe place in the region for non-Gorons to traverse. The remaining areas of Snowhead are for Gorons only these days because of the isolation that the council has proclaimed which is why you will need to avoid all contact with our tribesmen, unless of course you were Gorons yourselves in which safe passage is more than assured.
I have two suggestions for you to consider when you reach the village which I recommend you follow just to ensure a pleasant trip. First of all you should dress warmly for it currently snows right now in Snowhead and the cold temperature may be too much for you humans to bear. The other thing that I suggest is to pay your respects to our great hero Darmani for anyone who journeys into Snowhead are encourage to seek out his resting place be they Goron or not.
The smithys who live in the Mountain Village should be able to guide you to the resting place for they know the layout of the land there rather well," said the Goron.
" What was Darmani like?" I asked.
" He was the bravest of all Gorons who would risk his own life if it meant the survival of our tribe for that was his nature. That is why everyone must pay their respects to him for Snowhead was the region that he swore to protect so long as he was alive to keep it safe from the dark forces. Now you must leave for I suspect that some people may have wondered as to why you have spent such a long time in a shop like this.
When you leave this building you should exit Clock Town via the west gate for right now no one is guarding so you will be able to leave without drawing any kind of attention. Once in the field you should head north for the mountains for there will be a path that goes into them which is where you will find Snowhead," replied the Goron. It sounded to me that he wanted us to leave quickly fearing that our continued presence would cause the people outside to come and investigate, so we had no other choice but to follow his advice and make our way to the western gate which was right by the Bomb Shop which was a coincidence for us.
Soon we found ourselves back outside in Termina Field only this time we had to go to the north which is where the mounatins could be seen, and they were such an impressive sight as my only experience with them was within the video game version of Termina.
" So that's Snowhead is it?" asked Rika.
" I assumed that you've seen if before when you played the game," I replied.
" You thought that I actually spent my free time playing through a video game where they were more important matters at hand? Before we came here I had only gotten as far as the first temple so everything from that point onward has been a new experience for me gogglehead. Besides, something else has been on my mind and that is what Yamataromon said to us before he chose to depart from Woodfall.
He said that once we had found the Goron in Clock Town with the hat and bow-tie, we were to make our way towards Snowhead where he said he was going to meet us again in the flesh. How does he propose to do that when we have someone who doesn't even know what we're hiding in the form of two pilgrims?" asked Rika.
" He could always freeze time and space like he did last time," I replied.
" What makes you think he is going to do that gogglehead?" asked Rika.
" The fact that Link-goro is currently frozen in time right in front of us along with everything else around us having come to a stand still shows that he can do that," I replied.
To Be Continued.
Author's Note: There was some foreshadowing there from Takato in the form of him wanting to become a Goron just so that he could use a Powder Keg, and we all know what is going to happen when they chance upon Darmani who is coming up within the next few chapters fulfilling a similar role to what he did in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
Finally, I am aware that there are technically no female Gorons present in the Zelda games due to them all being of the male gender (correct me if I'm wrong about that), yet Rika will be able to become a Goron which means you may have to start imagining as to the appearance she will take on.