Tales of the wild
a X-over between
Breath of the wild/Tales of Symphonia
Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Symphonia or Breath of the wild.
Before you start: please note that English isnt my first language. It is possible that there are mistakes in this story. That said, have fun reading :)
Note: Chapters have shifted one, because I forgot to put in chapter 10. Check it out if you like, sorry for the mistake.
Sheena, Zelos and Colette didn't get much sleep, because of reading all the needed information. Even though a lot was history, they got the main idea, or so they hoped.
The same woman who had shown them to their rooms, came to wake them up. First Sheena and then Colette, as she left it to them to wake Zelos.
Having read the history about this place and the Gerudo race, Sheena could sort of understand why. And Zelos even had the red hair to go with it. Superstition, bad experience and fear could really change a people's standards. They knew all about that.
Breakfast was set at the same table they had dinner, but this time only the three of them and Riju with Buliara were there. The captain seemed to have eaten already, as she didn't partake in eating breakfast. Zelos suspected she was the type that wakes up at the crack of dawn.
"Did you all sleep well?" Riju asked them.
"We did have a nice rest." Sheena nodded, not completely lying. Once she had laid her head down, she was out like a light.
"I would have offered you the special massage, but...I forget." The Gerudo chief looked embarrassed.
"Ah man, I would have loved a massage by one of these lovely ladies." Zelos pouted, taking a bite of delicious pineapple. Buliara shot him a glare, but didn't say anything; she didn't need to.
"Anyway, everything is set up for your departure. When you all are done with breakfast, you can join the scout group."
"Thank you so much for the trouble." Colette bowed her head.
There were still some questions on her mind, but if she were to ask them, that would definitely make them very confused.
"It's the least I could do. I hope you will find your friend. We will keep an eye out for him. Uh, what was his name again?"
"Lloyd Irving. He's a bit of a goofball, but he's got a heart of gold." Zelos smiled.
The two girls next to him nodded in agreement. They finished breakfast, not wanting to overstay their welcome. They said goodbye and their thanks to Riju, who did the same. Buliara appointed a guard to show them to the sand seal ranch. The scouts would be there, to pick out the seals for the route towards the pass.
The two scouts in question, weren't as build as the guards, and dressed in casual desert clothing to not stand out too much. They just had one goal after all; to find out if the Yiga really were all gone. It was strange they had to take along three other people, but they did save Burta and retrieved the helmet. The women wouldn't complain, even with Zelos his looks being somewhat ominous.
Sheena was surprised that the Gerudo had their own collection of sand seals, just at the ready. Thinking about it, it seemed pretty smart. It was a good and effective mode of transport after all.
"Oeh, can I pick one?" Zelos asked enthusiastically.
"Go ahead, just hurry up," one of the scouts answered, keeping a very clear distance from him.
The needed gear was set ready and even some protective clothing for the three of them. They would need it with the blistering sun and the sandstorms.
"How long will it take to get to the pass?" Sheena wanted to know.
"With a bit of luck, a few hours. If we do not get caught in a sandstorm or come across danger like Lizalfos or Molduking."
They had heard the name before, hearing the guards talking about it. It was a very big sand seal, but more like a whale. It mostly stuck to the same areas, though you wouldn't want to bet on that.
The back of the ranch had a special exit to ride the seals out of. Of course, the scouts took the lead and were very clear to the three of them to keep close at all times.
With all of them wearing their protective gear, they stood on the shields and set off quickly. The scouts needed to look out for danger, spotting sandstorms in time and getting out of the way if possible. When this wasn't an option, there were always rocks or ruins to take shelter.
Colette was curious about what these ruins were in the past. But when she had spotted several already, she didn't dare to ask anymore.
"Is it normal to have all these sandstorms, raging around?" Zelos asked the scouts.
"Yes. For as long as the Divine Beast has been around, it has been difficult to get around."
So, they were mostly stuck in their town. That was rather sad. Colette hoped for them the situation would improve soon. It was as if everything was set against them.
As soon as they could move on, and they were set to do so, big lizard like creatures sprung up from beneath the sand. There were four of them, twitching their heads, armed with a blade or a sharp boomerang.
"Damned Lizalfos," one of the scouts mumbled. She'd rather just go around these things and continue on.
However, to both of their surprise, the three with them drew their weapons. The blonde threw a chakram towards one of the Lizalfos' heads. The redhead jumped forward, swinging a short sword to another with a flurry. The black haired one threw a card to one and ran in to punch and kick the remaining creature.
They all finished them off at the same time. The Lizalfos' bodies disappeared, leaving some bits behind. That was the same then, Sheena thought to herself. Zelos flicked his sword, to clean of some of the blood. He smiled at the scouts while putting away his weapon.
This was very unexpected. The two women looked at each other. "Uh, well done. Let us move on."
The sun was getting to its highest point, taking along the temperature with it. Even their protection was failing them now. They took a break under cover to cool down. While they drank some much needed water, one of the scouts pointed to something in the distance.
When they looked there, they saw nothing at first, but then a large shape jumped up from the sand. It made a lazy arch before it disappeared back into the sand, treating it like it was water.
"What in the world is that?" Sheena asked softly, intimidated.
"That is Molduking."
Even from this distance, it was clear this creature was big and dangerous. It seemed to be looking for something, probably food.
"We don't have to go there, do we?" Zelos asked, swallowing the lump in his throat.
"No, we do not. It is not that far now. Shall we go?"
"Yes, I am not a big fan of this view."
It was indeed not too far until the high walls of the surrounding cliffs closed in on each other to form a canyon, were in sight. The formation at the start of this almost made it look like a big, open doorway.
Rocks were protruding the sand now, so it was smarter to go further on foot.
"This is the pass, huh? I can see how people can abuse a narrow path like this." Zelos remarked, letting his eyes trace over the formations and looking into the canyon.
Both scouts nodded at this, not happy about this truth. As they moved in closer to the big archway, they looked everywhere, trying to find any signs. There were no red clothed, masked people around however. Some chairs and a table were left behind, along with some little things like cups and food.
"It looks like they left in a hurry, just like back at their base." Colette remarked.
The scouts did a quick investigation, but they didn't get much from this. They looked at each other, before they turned to the others.
"I think we should make a thorough sweep through this place, at least up to the stable."
"From the bottom to the top."
"Oh, so you'll be busy here, huh?" Zelos informed.
"Yes, and we do not want to keep you. It is a straight forward path from here to the stable. We have to make sure that the Yiga are truly gone."
"Alright. Well, thank you for you lovely company, beauties. See you later." He smiled and waved, already setting off.
"Don't mind him too much." Sheena said with an apologetic smile, noticing their discomfort. "Thank you for your time."
"No problem. Good luck."
"Thanks a lot. Bye, bye!" Smiling widely, Colette waved to the two scouts and she then followed along with Sheena behind the redhead.
The two scouts shared a look. "They were pretty weird."
"Yes, but still very nice. Come on, let's climb up from here and see the better view?"
They did so, with not much trouble. They were trained for this sort of thing after all. After climbing the rock wall, taking advantage of all its cracks and crevasses, they were on top. They were the first ones who had done so in at least a couple of days, or maybe even a week.
They were very surprised by what they saw: a red beam coming from far north-west, going to the center of the land. They knew what this meant, everybody does. Next to the Yiga being gone, this was the best news they could have gotten.
"Should...should we go back and report this?"
"We have to make sure the Yiga are really gone."
Even though this was very welcome news to bring back to the town. They just wanted to be absolutely certain.
The group of three walked on below, looking up at the impressive shapes around them.
"I'm not gonna say I hated the sand surfing, because that was awesome. But I'm glad there's solid ground beneath my feet." Zelos said, strolling along, folding his arms behind his head.
"Yeah, me too," both girls chimed at the same time.
"And this is a nice change of surroundings. I was getting tired of all the sand." Colette admitted.
"I know right? It gets everywhere."
Sheena rolled her eyes. The red head didn't have to say it out loud to get what he meant.
They followed around the bend, while the canyon opened up a bit more. Ahead, two pig like creatures with dark skin were standing on a flat rock, making noise. In front of this rock was another of these creatures, sat on a horse. This one spotted the three people first. It squealed and pointed in their direction.
The two creatures rose their clubs and went in for the charge. The one on the horse coming in last.
"Well, these are giddy for a fight." Zelos remarked, pulling his short sword.
The girls drew their weapons as well. Colette targeted the one on the horse, throwing her chakrams, hoping to get it off the animal. When both missed, the creature seemed to laugh, but it didn't expect the weapons to return, hitting it in the back. This knocked the creature of the horse.
Zelos was quick to take care of one on foot, as Sheena was right behind him, going for the other, combining her cards and fists once again. Zelos side stepped to the one that fell from the horse, stabbing it while it was still down.
"That must have been a record time." He laughed, cleaning his sword afterward.
Sheena shrugged, having no clue and she really didn't care. "It seems that this place can be hostile. We should be a bit more careful."
A worried look was on Colette's face. "They are all hostile, huh?"
"Seems like it. Hmn, let me scout ahead a little."
Sheena was stealthy and fast, so they didn't argue against her idea.
"I'll be back in a few."
They waited for a couple of minutes, Zelos leaning against the rock wall while Colette remained standing. Sure enough, the ninja came back.
"No other signs of hostiles. Ahead the canyon opens up."
"Alright, lets shoot for that. See what is waiting for us. You didn't spot any people?"
Sheena shook her head. "I didn't go too far, Zelos. We should stay together."
Nodding in agreement, they walked along. It was rather strange only those three creatures were around. It wasn't like back home with a lot of possible encounters with monsters. Not that they'd complain. Except for Zelos maybe, who grew bored of the same view. He had picked that habit up from his buddy.
"Man... I hope Lloyd is alright."
"I hope so too. Hopefully the next place has seen or heard of him." Colette folded her hands together, hopeful.
"Of course, I hope for both. But we can't get anywhere worrying about it. We just have to hurry along."
"Yeah, yeah. You are right as always, Jubblies."
They picked up the pace. As Sheena had said, the canyon opened up and the right side of the mountain turned away completely. Up ahead, the first people since the scouts, were visible. A building stood in front of the rock wall on the left-hand mountain, that continued further. The shape of this building looked like a horse's head.
A man was busy with horses, while a young girl was sweeping and talking to some of the people walking or sitting around the building. Everyone looked up in surprise towards the group of three. The girl with the broom walked towards them.
"You just came from the pass?" She asked in disbelieve.
"We came from the town beyond actually." Sheena answered.
"Wow. It has been a while that we've seen people come from all the way back there. You must be tired and hungry. Come on, have a seat and some of the soup I prepared."
The girl ushered them along to where other people were sitting around a cooking pot. A lot of questions were directed their way, about the situation in the desert, how they got here, if they were attacked by Yiga.
All three tried their very best to answer as much as possible. They were happy to rest and get some food in them. It was getting late in the afternoon and they hadn't had lunch yet.
"Didn't you all spot any Yiga leaving?" Zelos took his turn to ask a question. There was only one way, right?" But heads shook at his question.
"They are very stealthy," said a man.
Guess they were lucky that the Yiga just passed by, Zelos thought to himself.
"I have a question for you all as well." Colette said after taking a bowl of soup and sitting down. "Have any of you seen a young man, seventeen years old, brown wild hair and red-brown eyes, going by the name of Lloyd?"
Some looks were shared, and to her disappointment, all four people there shook their heads. Sad, she looked down at her soup.
"Sorry. Not many people come this way because it is close to a dead end." The stable girl said.
"Maybe we should make a drawing of him. Like a wanted poster." Zelos laughed.
"Not a bad suggestion. We should try and draw him." Sheena nodded.
"We have the needed things for that inside the stable. You all can use them if you want."
"Thank you very much!" Colette was pepped up again.
They took some time to eat and rest, just listening to the conversations going along the people. They mostly talked about the red beam going along the northern sky. Talking about Divine Beasts and the hero, surely going around, taking them down after a long hundred year wait. This was not really in the history books, so the three listened with interest.
It was getting dark quick, so they moved inside. This was safer, so the owner of the stable said. Only then the group discovered that this place offered a place to sleep.
"Hey, how much for a night?" Zelos asked the owner, pointing to a bed.
"Forty rupees per person for a standard bed." This currency was mentioned in a book, so they did know about it. And luckily, they had picked up the odd shaped things along the way. "Let's say a hundred for the three of you," he added.
They each gathered up what they had picked up and put this together. It was enough and they just quietly agreed they would need to spend the night here. But before that, they still had something to do.
While the stable girl went off to tend to the horses, other people set down for a nice drink or a good book. Colette, Sheena and Zelos set around the bigger, round table as the owner brought them paper and colored crayons at their request.
"Let's each draw our own picture of Lloyd."
"You seem very excited about this, little angel."
"Hehe, I just like drawing."
"Alright, let's get stared."
They all made a drawing. Sheena was clearly struggling, Zelos was widely grinning and Colette had an expression that mostly seemed to be bliss.
"Okay, let's see what you got my dear beauties."
"Zelos!" Sheena tried to seem angry, but she blushed at the same time. "Don't judge me too hard. I am not great at drawing."
That was an understatement. Sheena just drew a stick figure, colored this red and some brown streaks that were meant to be Lloyd's hair.
Zelos laughed loudly at this, while Colette gave her a compassionate smile. Now the Mizuho girl's face was red with anger.
"Then show me what you have, idiot Chosen!"
Still grinning, Zelos turned his paper. Colette blinked in surprise. "You copied the wanted poster the Desians made."
It was amazingly accurate. How in the world did he do that?
"Haha, I know. I am the best." Zelos folded his hands behind his head and leaned back. "But don't be intimidated, little angel. Show us yours."
"Um, alright."
A little shy, Colette did just that. Both of their jaws dropped. It was almost a one on one portrait of Lloyd. A perfect face shot, complete with his iconic smile. It was as if she had him right there to draw from.
"Colette... This is incredible." Sheena said softly, truly impressed.
"Really? Hehe, thank you."
"My little angel sure is talented. How did you manage that?"
The girl titled her head. "That's how I see him. I've known him ever since we were little."
"True enough. But just admit you got a crush on the guy already." Zelos chuckled.
It was now Colette who turned red, not really knowing how to respond.
"Anyway, lets hit the hay early, to make up for the previous night. We can make our plan up when we wake up tomorrow."
"Yeah, I agree with Zelos," Sheena nodded.
They did just that, leaving the drawings on the table, in hopes someone would pass by and say they have seen this guy.
The sunlight pouring in to the building, was what woke them all up. Refreshed, they got up and got greeted by breakfast, that was set up on a table. The owner invited to take whatever they wanted and promised them some nice tea.
Such hospitable and nice people, Colette thought joyfully. While they were all standing at the breakfast table, some one new came walking in the stable. It made all three of them look, but they tried not to stare.
The big, bird like creature would have been a monster to them, if they hadn't read about the Rito in the books. It was tall and wearing clothing with armor. The creature nodded to the owner in greeting.
"A Rito! It's been a while since I've seen one of you around. You just recently got freed, right? That got to feel good."
"Yes, it does." The Rito sounded male, a small smile on his beak. His eyes were drawn by the sketches on the table, walking up to it and picking up the one that Colette had done.
"Who made these?" There was a mix of worry and pressure in his voice.
"Um, I did, sir."
Colette raised her hand, holding a plate with food in the other.
"What do you want with him?" The Rito seemed to glare at her.
Zelos stepped next to her, glaring right back. "Who are you to ask, feathers?"
"Please, hold on. He might know about Lloyd." Colette said while she laid a hand on Zelos' arm.
The Rito frowned, looking at the drawing again for a moment. This was so striking and clearly done with much care.
"Are you friends of Lloyd?"
"Yeah. Lloyd is like our best bud!"
"I see. My name is Teba. I've seen him a few days ago. Shall we talk somewhere more private?"
Zelos looked at the two ladies with him, who nodded in agreement. Taking along their breakfast, they walked outside to a quieter spot. While they all sat down, three pairs of eyes looked at the Rito curiously.
"Did you all come from this other world then?" he asked. It seemed logic, but Teba just wanted the confirmation.
"That idiot told you about that?" Sheena shook her head, disappointed.
"He more gave of that vibe to me. I do not think it matters much. He helped us out, that is what counts."
"Elaborate please," was Zelos his request, still not completely trusting this bird.
"The hero, that was needed to release us from Ganon 's strangle hold on the land, has disappeared. That is what I understand happened anyway. Have you read anything about the legends, things like that?"
"Yes, we read about the history of this place. There was not much about these Divine Beasts however." Sheena remarked. She seemed a little on edge, but not as much as the red head next to her.
"I suppose that is because that is all still being researched. Or was. Anyway, Lloyd was for some reason chosen to replace the hero, Link. His task is to free all the Divine Beasts from the malice, and set us free as well. I helped him with ours up north. The final goal is to defeat Ganon, to rid this land of this darkness. He has taken it upon himself to fulfill this tall order. I really respect him for this."
This surely sounded like something that Lloyd would do. Saving people in need and all that. They all knew this.
"So, he is alright?" Colette folded her hands together, smiling and sighing in relief.
"The last time I saw him, he was a bit roughed up," Teba didn't want to lie. "but he is in good company. A Sheikah is with him, to show him the way and help him out where ever possible."
"That's a sort of ninja clan, from what I have read. There was not much information about them, however." Sheena said curious.
"They are a fairly secretive tribe. But very skilled. I am sure she will keep him safe and out of trouble."
"She, huh? Can't wait to meet this lady."
Sheena rolled her eyes at the idiot Chosen remark. "Can you tell us where Lloyd is now?"
"I am afraid he is out of the way for you now. He is at the volcano all the way up north-east."
"Oh no." Colette's smile faded, looking upset instead. "What do we do now?"
"If I may, I have some suggestion. The next place he will go is to the east, called Zora's Domain. You could go that way and hope to meet up with him there."
"Alright, pops. That's a good one, we'll do that." Zelos nodded.
Pops? Did he really look that much like a dad?
"Thank you so much, mister. I am so happy to hear Lloyd is safe."
Colette was smiling, practically beaming at him. He couldn't help but smile himself. Still, one question was still on his mind.
"What will you do when you meet up with him? Will you take him back home?"
"'Course not. We are going to join him! Uh, right?" She said it before she knew it. Colette looked at her friends, they nodded at her.
"Any cause bud is behind, I will support!"
"Are you sure you don't just want to meet this girl, Zelos?"
"Don't be mean, Sheena. You know my buddy is more important to me than any lady."
"You are very good friends." Was Teba his observation from this. They all looked at him. "You went to a whole other, unknown world to find him and now you are ready to join him."
"That's how we roll, pops. We are all in this together."
This remark, made Colette feel guilty that the professor or Genis weren't here. Or Presea and Regal. But was it right to drag them all into this? Zelos wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
"Don't worry yourself to much. We are doing all we can and the rest is out of our hands."
"I suppose you are right." She smiled at him, thankful for his words.