Author's Note: And here we are! Chapter 28 already!? Wow! Thank you guys for keeping up with me!
Chapter 28: A Heat of a Quarrel
I stared dumb-founded when I watched the dead bokoblin rolling down the hill. It then spilled its blood as it reached the end of the hill. I cringed at the sight before going up the hill once more so that I can reach to the Temple Entrance.
Bokoblins really do have a weird way of dying.
Some would just flop down or…roll down the hill.
Either way, it really disturbed me.
I entered the campsite that was to my right when I had reached the Temple. I then went on the top of the fallen tower and continued to follow the path until I reached the bridge.
I entered the semi-round path while the surrounding was filled with lava. And…it was extremely hot!
It feels like I could faint any time now. Something flashed but I didn't pay any attention to it. The intense heat made my eyes to water and yet…something felt different. It feels like I was able to actually stand the heat. I looked at my ears and saw the earrings.
That's what the flash was and I look like a girl! Ohh, Orielle is so gonna make fun of me. I want them off!
Don't you look…ravishing…the voice muffled a laugh.
Shut up!
Aw is the poor wittle hero mad? it taunted.
Zip it.
I ran up the path and entered a tunnel. The sound of mechanics reached my ear and Fi came out.
"I have a statue update for you, Master. We are now near the crater at the peak of Eldin Volcano."
"Should I really be impressed that we're practically inside of a volcano?" I grumbled while wiping off a sweat. "The earrings may protect me from the heat damage but I'm still sweating."
Fi smiled. "I am detecting extremely high temperatures in this area. However, your Fireshield Earrings will allow for extended periods of exploration. I calculate the probability of finding the final sacred flame here at 90%. I recommend searching for flames."
Just one question: how long is extended?
There were also lit torches up ahead…as if this place needs any more heat. Particles of magma floated around uselessly. I destroyed the fire spumes, allowing me to resume my walking once they were done. I went towards the large pool of lava while the cursed spumes (the one with the toad-like creatures; I've finally learned their names!) popped out.
They look like a balloon…
Well er…I chickened out and went the other way by running up the hill. What? It didn't have a bridge or something that can allow me to cross the path!
I reached the end of the path and jumped off to reach the second floor. As I entered the place where it had four torches being in a circle, numerous of fire spumes emerged out of the ground. At least, they were small…
I swiftly did a spin attack followed by a vertical and a horizontal slash. Three more came out when I started to go straight but they were dead. I grunted when something struck me and saw that the purple goo was on me and it felt like I couldn't move.
"Fi?!" I shouted frantically. "What is this?! Why can't I use my sword?!"
"You have been jinxed, Master. It will go away since it is only temporarily. When you are jinxed, you cannot attack."
Oh…oh!
I've waited impatiently for the purple substance to go away and when it did, I glared at the spume. Damn straight, you're cursed!
Um…I'm not sure if that made any sense…
Growling, I took out my slingshot and killed the pest. Well, it didn't die; it just made it to be dazed for a while. Grumbling, I went to the next one but I decided to ignore it and hopped over the moving rocks. I went to my right and followed the path.
It was a huge chamber with stairs leading to a weird statue that looked like a frog while in front of the entrance, it had flames blocking the path.
Quench my thirst to clear your path.
…okay.
"Gorko!" I cried out.
"Oh, hey! We meet again. How have you been, bud?" Gorko asked, surprised to see me.
"Pretty good. You?"
"Same old. Anyways, I rumbled over here 'cause I heard someone had spotted some Goddess Cubes in the area. I have got a hunch they may be down in that direction, but…this flaming wall of fire is blocking the way!"
"Do you know how to put it out?"
"No though I wish there was something we could do to put out these flames…"
"Master, I have information for you. With the enhanced capabilities of your sword, you are now able to use your dowsing ability to find Goddess Cubes. I have taken the liberty of registering Goddess Cubes as dowsing targets. Please use this ability as you deem necessary." Fi reported.
Where would I find water?
I went out of the place and into another entrance to reveal outside. To my left, there was a small pool of water. Sweet. I took out my empty bottle to scoop it up. I looked down at the deep chasm but the signal grew stronger when it told me that there was a Goddess Cube.
Please don't tell me I had to somehow fly over there…
Yeah you do.
Groaning while thinking that this will be the death of me, I took in a breath before I jumped off the edge. I created a little zig-zag and saw the Cube that was behind the rock cliff. I panicked a little when I thought that for a minute I wasn't going to make it but at the last second, I grabbed the edge of the ground while my fingers was slipping since it wasn't a good grip.
Freaking out, I heaved myself quickly and just took a moment to catch my shaky breath. Never doing that again. Ever. Once I did a Skyward Strike to the Cube, I looked around and saw vines that were attached to the cliffs.
I used my clawshots so that I can reach the higher point. I jumped down below and walked through the tunnel which will bring me to the inside of the Summit.
I went towards the frog statue to pour the water in its mouth. Its eyes turned blue, shutting its mouth while the flames vanished.
"Hey, the flames are out! Now we can get through here." Gorko said, excitedly.
With that, he entered in, followed by me. I sighed when I saw that there was more of wall of flames. Doing the same thing like before, I went back to scoop some water up.
I climbed up the vines with the help of the clawshot and jumped over the platforms to reach the statue since it was out of my reach. The flames died out, leaving an overly excited Gorko.
"Hey! Nice work, bud. Now we are getting somewhere!"
The next place was decorated beautifully. The floors looked like they were made out of marbles while ornamented fences outstood them. Light came into this place thus it was a bit better.
"Do you see this, bud? Talk about intriguing! We are definitely off the map here. This does not feel like Goddess Cube stuff to me! I bet there is something super important hidden around here!"
He then looked up to the frog. "All I can say is that is a big frog with a big thirst. I do now think the amount of water one of your little bottles can hold is going to cut it this time. Hmmm…You will have to have a big container to hold the water needed for this job. Got anything like that?"
I moaned when he made me to remember about that rude Scrapper or whatever its name was. Well, at least I get to tease him about his crush on Fi!
"And speaking of which, where are you going to get all the water? I gotta say, I am pretty much stumped."
"Unfortunately, I have an idea of how we can get it." I said, bitterly.
"Master Link, I detect no water in the immediate vicinity. Of course, you will need a large basin to proceed past the impediment, but you will also need water. I recommend you start with that task."
Going out of the building, I climbed higher up. Unfortunately, I met up with a lizalfo on one of the cliffs. Instantly, I started to attack it whereas the enemy dodged it speedily.
It took a swing of its tail, hitting me and it went back to a weird position. I could tell that it was mocking and taunting me. Fortunately, I took some hits on the foe before it blocked the attacks.
With a few quick dodges, the opponent wasn't able to dodge my next attack and it was dead, falling down to the abyss. I then collected another Cube. Seeing that there was nothing else to do, I went all the way back to the pool of lava where those Cursed Spumes resided in.
Can't you just use the Scrapper?
No! I refuse! Besides, I want to explore the Summit just a bit more.
The voice groaned.
The foes were quickly killed by the handy dandy Bow. I really love this item and plus, my aim is getting better. Nevertheless, I went out of the Summit (well, I was still in the Summit just in a different part of it…y'know where that water I collected? Yeah…that part)
Hey, it's that Mogma!
"Well, look who we have here! You still looking for your friend?"
Yes and no.
"Of course, I'm on the hunt for treasure. Heard there were some fancy ruins out this way…so here I am! Believe it or not, I haven't found a thing. Got any information for me?"
"You want to know…about?"
The Mogma immediately caught on that I had something that I wasn't telling him.
"You know something? Spill it! We're friends, right?"
Sure?
"There's some wall of fire blocking my way but—"
"What? Why don'tcha just pour some water on it and move on?" it replied like it was the most obvious thing to do.
"It's not that simple. I need lots of water…like a big container."
"Whoa…I get it. So the water we got here's not enough, right?" it seemed to be offended.
"What? No…it's just that—"I sighed. "Yes…"
The Mogma crossed its arms but it didn't look like it was angry. "You know, I hear the little water we got here is fed by some far-off water source called Lake Floria. So a buddy of mine went huntin' for treasure in Faron Woods, and he told me he used the waterways there to find his way back home. He tells me Lake Floria was just about the biggest lake you could imagine."
That's true.
He then told me that if I check it out, it should solve my dilemma.
"A report, Master Link. I recommend following the Mogma's advice and returning to Lake Floria. I also have some advice pertinent to the situation. It concerns a method for transporting water from the lake…I suggest you visit the water Dragon."
She explained to me that I can use the water basin that the previously injured Water Dragon recuperated in.
"Would you like me to analyze previous data and register the vessel as a dowsing target?" I nodded. "Master, I have completed registering the Water Dragon's vessel as a dowsing target." she confirmed with a nod.
It should be easy now.
I went all the way out of the Eldin Volcano to find a bird statue that would take me to Skyloft so that way, I can go to Faron Woods.
-Faron Woods-
I dove into the water of Lake Floria and began my way to swim underneath the cool water. Wish I could stay here forever. I actually missed this place.
Once I arrived at the Water Dragon's Room, Fi came out of my sword like always.
"Measurements indicate a large amount of water in this basin. This quantity of water has an 85% chance of putting out the flames that block our path. I recommend you attempt to borrow this basin from the Water Dragon."
I cautiously walked towards the majestic Dragon while also I paid the respects.
"Your Excellence."
She nodded with approval. "Tell me, are you mastering the power that dwells within your sword?"
"Yes." I then paused. "If I may ask: would it be alright if I can borrow your water basin?"
"Hmm…Very well. I have recovered, and I have no intention of having to soak in it again soon! Begone with it. It's yours to use as you please."
"Thank you, your Majesty." I bowed.
"To transport the Water Dragon's basin to the volcano, you will need to enlist the service of that transport robot. Shall I send word to him?" Fi asked.
"Oh please Fi! Not that guy!" I started to whine.
"I'm sorry Master. Unless you find another way to carry that basin, I suggest that we should use the robot."
"Fine." I reluctantly said. "Call him."
No sooner or later, the pest came down and it seemed to be excited to see Fi again though I gave a disdainful scowl at him.
"Mistress Fi, bzzzt! My deep apologies for keeping you waiting!" it apologized.
Yeah you should apologize!
It then turned around, completely ignoring me.
"Let's see here…This cargo looks very heavy, but it's well within my payload tolerances, bzzrrt!"
I started to mock him but then I immediately closed my mouth shut when it turned.
"Master Shortpants! Watch carefully while I demonstrate what a real hero looks like, bzzzzat!" I kept on opening and closing my mouth at the insult.
"You calling me fake?! Why you little twit! I should send you to Eldin Volcano to let you burn! I'm more of a hero than you will ever be!"
"Yeah, a hero wouldn't be constantly getting injured." it sneered.
"Well sorry if I had to go through hardships!" I argued back.
"Enough!" the Water Dragon roared which we instantly shut our mouths closed. "I don't care who the real hero is. By my instincts, Link is the real deal. You're just a weasel robot who takes order from a…inhuman creature. Now begone from here!"
Fi looked like she wanted to slap us both while we both put our heads down in shame. We just got scolded from Her Majesty…
I smirked when I saw the robot behind me. "Try to keep up!" I called before going into the boost zone. Within seconds, I fell into the hole that led to the Eldin Province.
"Zrrrt! This is the entrance to the volcano! I better get there before Master Shortpants!"
I flew down but something had nearly knocked me over, causing me to spin around. I've noticed that the twit was ahead of me. Oh no, you don't!
Sneering at it, I caught up with him in an instant so I used the sailcloth to have a safe landing. I smirked when I saw the robot coming down.
"What's going on brzzt? I almost blew a rotor trying to slow myself during that descent, zrbt…Anyways, this is where you wanted the water, right?"
"Nope. The Summit!" I grinned when it freaked out.
"WHAT?! THE SUMMIT? Why didn't you say so from the start, bzzrt?"
I shrugged. "I don't know. It didn't really come to my mind. OW! Will you stop zapping me?!"
"I don't want to carry this thing back to the sky. IT'S HEAVY, BRZZZT!"
"Your loss. You're carrying it anyways."
"Bzzzrt…zrrbt…tzzptrr." it fumed angrily.
"Careful little robot. If you go haywire, you might short-circuit yourself, if you know what I mean." I laughed.
However, it then examined the place and started to go berserk again.
"This place is, zrrrt, swarming with monsters. Vrrrrrm…"
"Well then, now's your chance to prove that you're a hero. Because clearly, you are better than me according to you!" I stated, angrily.
"I bust up enemies like a junkyard wrecker, zzizat! Too bad I've got my mitts full with this basin, bzzz…" the robot replied, a bit upset until it had a sudden idea. "Hey, Master Shortpants! Since we came all this way, let's play a little game called "protect the robot," bzzrt!"
"Hold on…I'm not going to protect anyone other than Fi and myself!"
"Yeah that's great and all. But I think I should protect Fi, not you."
The pesky robot seemed to ignore me. "Here's how it works—I'll follow you up the volcano, zzrrt, and you make sure nothing touches me. Got it? Good!"
A sudden evil smile crept upon my face. "Oh I'll make sure nothing touches you." I replied, darkly.
"Your job is simple, zzrrt! You make sure none of these monsters lays a claw on me. NOT…ONE…CLAW!"
I sneered. "We will see about that."
And that's when I began to play that stupid game. I started to get all of the bokoblins with the Bow before I went on the peahats. A sudden familiar yell came and I turned around to see that there was a bokoblin on a cliff. It shot the arrow which zoomed towards the robot; it struck it.
"Zzzbt! I'm in trouble over here! Hurry up and help me, bzzzzat!"
Another arrow.
"HEY! Brzzpt! I need help…NOW!" the robot commanded with a bit of a panic in its voice.
"I'm on it! Just give me a second!"
I killed the bokoblin when I reached the other side. After that, I continued the path. I cringed when I reached the Moblin…the one with the spear and that wooden shield…the ugly big brute? Yeah, that one. I managed to destroy the shield before it began to attack me so I dodged it while hearing the robot going haywire.
"Monsters! Zrrrbt, are you going to handle those or what?!" it shrieked.
"Shut up!" I growled.
"Help! Danger! BRZZT!" I heard an arrow and saw a bokoblin on the opposite side of me. Ugh; they are really annoying! Once that was done, I started to focus on the big guy.
I started to slash at its shield while trying to ignore the calls of the robot. I know there's danger! Just SHUT UP! Though, the fiend shoved me with its shield and I was forced to dangle at the edge of the bridge. I moved sides so that there will be a clear clearing for me to get up. And that's when I started to assault it again.
"There I bloody got rid of the stupid monster!" I yelled at the robot until I started to continue the task.
I angrily started to walk faster whereas the robot was calling to wait for him. Yeah right.
"Try to keep up, Shortpants!"
I started to go to my left but it shouted at me that it couldn't use that and I will have to walk.
"Well maybe you should start being useful for once!"
I went out of the tunnel and into a new one where I fought the cursed Keeses or something like that. However, one of them did got away and started to attack the robot.
"ZZRRRPT!"
"MAL-MAL-MAL-function! Zzrrt! Too…zzrrggt…damage…bzzz…."
"Ugh. Hold on!" I took my arrow out and carefully aimed at the Keese. With a perfect aim, it killed the Keese. "Try to be more careful next time!"
"Sorry for saving you! Maybe I should've let it have you next time!"
I seriously can't handle him anymore! So, after that close incident we continued our mission. I arrived at the familiar campsite and I knew I was getting close. I ran up the shield of the red big Moblin to attack him from behind.
"Help! Monsters!" it freaked out.
"Don't follow me! Just stay there!"
Two hits, three hits, four hits, the beast succumbed to its doom. I swiftly turned around to face the robot.
"Next time when there's a monster, stay out of my way." I warned him, dangerously.
"No way! Lead on, Shortpants!"
"I'm not Short-"I drew in a breath when something sharp entered at my back, making me to crumple to my knees. It was an arrow that was sticking out.
Bloody fantastic.
Painfully, I stifled a scream as I forced the arrow to come at the other side. When it did, I took out its head and pulled the stick out. Blood flowed out of my body as I painfully fired an arrow at the bokoblin.
Stupid arrow and stupid bokoblins!
"Come on hurry up!
"I'm terribly sorry but right now I'm grievously injured. If you don't mind, I would like to wait until the blood stops bleeding."
I waited for a while for the blood to stop bleeding but it made the robot to grow impatiently though it started to complain how heavy the basin is. The blood stopped bleeding and I chose to ignore to fix the wound since I would be doing that when we reach the Summit.
It was excruciating to run up the hill and therefore I had to force myself to stop at the platform before continuing. I was met with yet again more bokoblins but they were blue and then another Moblin. When it fell down to its death, it squashed me because I didn't move out of the way.
I started to see stars when it landed on my wound. Get…off! I tried to lift and push the brute off me but it would only move an inch. I struggled a bit; heck I even tried to wiggle out of it. It was getting harder to breathe as it was laying on me which meant that it was crushing my lungs.
Gathering all my strength, I used my legs to push the foe from the belly. Finally, after many tries, I accidentally pushed off beast off the edge and into the lava. Oops. Nevertheless, I resumed my task. Who knew this would be so hard and painful to do?
I stood there, irritated at the fact that the red Moblin was yet again just around the corner. Grumbling, I began to strike it until it was dead.
And then, I entered through a familiar area…the very hot place so I knew I was getting close. Hurray…
We were finally at Volcano Summit. After defeating the fire Keeses, I continued to venture further in the Summit. Being displeased that there were the lizalfos down below, I did the same thing that I had always been doing: beating the crap out of them until they were dead.
Which they were.
We finally reached the wall of flames that blocked the path.
"Now you. Pour water into that frog statue." I commanded.
"Yeah, yeah, zzzbrt!" It didn't carefully pour water into it so it just let the basin fall but at least it got the water into its mouth. The flames were now gone.
"Did you see that, Mistress Fi? If there's anything else I can do to be of assistance, zzzzrp, just call me! Anytime, zzzrbtzz!"
Before it was able to fly off, Fi shouted at him in a very angry voice. I have a feeling where this was going…
"Scrapper! Come back here this instant!" Fi replied, furiously.
"Yes, Mistress?" it asked, innocently.
"And you! Don't go anywhere!" Fi fiercely replied when she saw me escaping. I halted and reluctantly went back. "Have you have no shame?! I was embarrassed when you two got scolded by her Majesty!"
Yeah, I was right.
"We wouldn't have gotten scolded if—"
"Do not speak when I'm talking, Link." Fi stated, interrupting me. "You're just as worse as Scrapper. If I hear one more argument, I'll be sure to send you both into oblivion! Is that clear?!"
We both mumbled yes and then the robot flew off while giving me a hateful glare. Oh, don't worry. I can do that to! I did just that.
I don't know what was worst. Being scolded by Fi or being scolded by Her Majesty. I think being scolded by Her majesty was worse…
"Now once I finish telling you what I need to tell you, I will not be speaking to you once you start to shape up like a man!" Fi replied, furiously.
Ouch.
"And that includes by not having those useless quarrel! Now, the flames blocking your path have been fully extinguished. I recommend proceeding ahead."
With that, Fi heatedly disappeared into my sword.
Thanks a lot Scrapper!
I wiped off the sweat as I entered in. Closing my eyes, I took a breath while feeling the intense heat and it was then that I went in.
Author's Note: So the two got scolded by Fi and from Her Majesty…Oh boy…And now Fi isn't talking to Link. However, she is also isn't talking to the robot...can Link get Fi back?
