"So, whaddya think we're gonna see in th' Fire Temple?" Dale pondered as they stood at the opening.
A dragon's roar answered the question, Aiden looking ready to go up against one, a fierce look in her eyes, same with Damia.
"Let's go find out," She led the way in. Dale was quick on her heels and kept watch on her six o'clock.
They explored, admired the lava, and Aiden asked if they could move in, much to Arew and Damia's horror.
"The lava might be dangerous for children," Damia was a voice of reason.
"True," Aiden sounded disappointed. The dragon's roar reminded her of bigger problems, "Right. The dragon is dangerous too. Let's go defeat him."
An hour later had them questioning how she managed to burn a dragon to death, while Aiden looked very happy as she gained red leather armor, which was form fitting, and some flame arrows as well a boost in fire power.
Dale showed how much he liked how she took down the dragon and the new look by embracing her in a really passionate kiss. Aiden kissed back eagerly, loving the attention.
"Guys. We need to get a move on," Arew reminded. "Through the portal to our horses, now, You can have sex once we meet up with my wife and the others."
Dale reluctantly stopped kissing his wife and straightened the two of them out, "Fine...but we better meet up at an inn then."
"Nope, wherever they are." Arew opened a portal and they went through it, fetching their horses and then going through yet another portal to reach the camp Ravia had directed the others in setting up, about a third of the way between the Water Temple and the Gerudo Desert.
"Everyone still in one piece?" Dale inquired.
"Yup!" Beau ran over and gave his cousin in greeting. "You guys too?"
"Yup!" Dale chuckled and gave him a squeeze.
"So, what all happened?" Ravia was curious about the gossip. Aiden caught her up while Damia stood there awkwardly, waiting for Beau to acknowledge her. It led to more confusion, except to the Royal Twins, as it seemed like Linkette had slept with the Prince AND Sheik based on the Prince claiming her unborn child as his. Nelis didn't believe it mostly because he's essentially grown alongside Zelo, he's heard stories about Linkette and knew better. Beau was trying not to jump to conclusions on Linkette's behalf, but she did seem to really enjoy Sheik's company... Aiden stated she heard Linkette and Sheik doing it, so it did lead to many questions, especially with Sheik being missing.
"Let's stop gossiping about what we do not understand," Damia finally put her foot down.
"Sheik had another mission to do really fast, stop jumping to conclusions," Arew was on the same page as his sister.
"Fine," Aiden agreed to quiet down.
The cousins just nodded while Nelis gave updates about how things went in the Water Temple. While he talked about that and his new water-controlling trident, Beau's gaze drifted to Damia and his cheeks went scarlet. Damia just gave him a sly smile, daring him to approach her later. He just gave a meek nod in return. Soon everyone had separated for the night, leaving Beau and Damia to share a tent, due to married couple reasons and wanting to sleep in the nearby pond reasons.
"So, are you ready to retire?" Damia questioned her betrothed, snuggling close to him by the fire.
He nodded and leaned against her, "I've had uh...too much excitement thanks to yesterday. Lots of swimming. I'm just glad Prince Nelis didn't require us to dive as deep as he can. Not too sure I would've made it."
"I know a way to help you relax and sleep better," Damia flirted a bit. "Let's head to our tent and I'll show you."
"Uh, o-okay…" he nodded shyly, stood and helped her up.
Damia led him to their tent, pulling him in for a passionate kiss once they were in it, having already spelled the tent sound proofed. Beau let out a muffled noise of surprise and just let her do whatever since he wasn't sure what to do. Damia kept the kiss going, only pausing to start removing their clothing, starting it up again one their tops were off, letting her hands roam to finish off undressing them. Beau was equal parts nervous, in awe of her confidence (and body) and having desire bubble over so rapidly it threatened to spill over. Damia soon had him naked pinned onto the bedroll, keeping it up as she rubbed herself against him, feeling more excited as she felt him harden. As the kisses became heavier and heavier, Damia keeping control, she started thinking up if and how she should proceed, knowing the method common amongst other girls in Lorule. That in mind, she lowered herself down onto his length, going with option two instead of the normal way, groaning and gasping at being stretched out as she paused to get her breath and adjust before continuing. They kept at it, Beau finishing before Damia had a chance to. Damia was still feeling aroused and ready to go so she coached him in how to use his hand to stimulate her in the more traditional manner, passing out shortly after she finished. Beau held her close as he worked on tucking them both in and fell asleep shortly after,
The next morning, none of the couples really wanted to get going, all asleep from their endeavors the night before, the only one awake was Nelis. He tried to help them not choke on their food due to their tired state of mind and even offered that they all take a dip in cold water to help wake up. Everyone politely declined, aside from Dale who mumbled a cranky "No."
Eventually the group woke up more and were on their way again, stopping just outside the desert as they pondered if they should even have the men come in with them.
"The Gerudo are strict on men," Damia reminded, though she didn't seem to want to part from Beau, given her clinging.
"They'll kidnap you guys and make you have sex," Aiden warned them.
"I'm fine with just Aiden, thanks…" Dale cuddled her to further emphasize the point.
Beau was just clinging back.
"And the Zora Prince shouldn't come." Hey there's Sheik.
Everyone just screamed at his sudden appearance.
"Sorry."
"Are you trying to give us heart attacks?" Damia snapped a bit. Ravia was clinging to her husband for dear life and looked ready to hyperventilate.
"Training and habit blurred at some point..." Sheik gave an apologetic shrug.
"Anyway, how is Linkette?" Damia asked once they'd calmed down from his arrival.
"She's bedridden until further notice," But I doubt she will part with the Master Sword despite this… Sheik explained.
"What happened?" Dale snapped in worry.
"She...almost lost the child, but-" Sheik was interrupted as he was hauled into the air a bit by his shirt(?) by the angered knight.
"Almost!? So what happened!?"
"If you put me down, I'll explain!"
Dale dropped him without a second thought.
Sheik was just glad it was a short drop and that he could land on his feet, "As I was saying...she was given proper and immediate attention and she's in recovery. Her child is fine as well. However this means she cannot, under any circumstances, continue on with the quest. We must go on in her stead."
"But the Master Sword…" Beau knew the legends well enough.
"We'll figure it out once everyone's Sage powers have unlocked. Chances are the combined power will be equal to it." I hope so, at least… "So who's willing to cross the desert?"
For obvious reasons, nobody was keen to say they were.
"...Who wants to see if they can out-wit Gerudo?" Sheik hoped that was tantalizing enough due to how massive a feat that is.
"We were just discussing Gerudo and men don't mix," Damia stated. "Unless you wish to father another child or two while we are in their lands."
"They aren't keen on Sheikah thanks to the Yiga, I'd be the last choice one would ever make. Sir Dale on the other hand...well if he shaved and covered up his lower face-"
"I ain't doin' drag."
"...Well if we cover Prince Arew's lower face and go with some loose-fitting clothing-"
"Okay, I pretended to be my sister for ten years, what's a few days?"
Damia and Ravia both facepalmed.
"Little brother, you are king. No cross dressing," Damia was firm on the matter.
"Fine. It's a no from me."
"And since putting Prince Nelis into such conditions would mean death...it seems only Damia, Ravia, Aiden and myself can cross."
"What makes ya think you can cross no problem?" Dale frowned.
"You can't actually tell if I look like a man or a woman under all of this, so…" Sheik shrugged.
"Alright, so I guess it's us ladies and Sheik going into the Desert." Damia nodded, "but quick question. Where is the Master Sword?"
"With...her...horse..." Sheik explained while mentally kicking himself.
"Epona is at the stables, us guys can go fetch it. Surely at least Beau can touch it safely," Arew decided.
"Be hasty about it then, please…"
Arew opened a portal and then men went through, returning with Epona who refused to part with her saddle bag to just anyone.
Beau hoped he could do this as he approached and gently spoke to the disgruntled mare. "Heya girl, sorry 'bout dragging you out here. We need your help."
Epona snorted, not amused. None of them were her mistress. It was clear she'd be uncooperative for the time being.
"...Sheik, do you wanna try?" Beau went to sulk elsewhere since he thought all animals liked him and needed a moment.
"I'll give it a shot…" Sheik sighed, rolled back his shoulders and offered his hand to Epona. "Hey."
Epona could smell Linkette's scent on Sheik, so willingly sniffed his hand and nuzzled it, looking for her owner.
Damia followed Beau to give him comfort, explaining that some animals were just that picky. Beau just hugged her and tried not to let it get to him.
"I know…" Sheik stroked Epona's nose and sighed, "but she's hurting right now. She can't ride you because she needs to rest. But she entrusted you with something we need...please Epona, help us."
Epona nodded, letting Sheik check her saddle bag for the Master Sword.
Sheik gave her a hug on the side of her neck and quickly procured the Master Sword. So this is what it feels like...it seems strange yet familiar. It seems to be responding to me a little, but obviously it would pick Linkette over all. I just hope I will have its cooperation in the final fight. "Thank you, Epona."
Epona ninnied, but looked like she wanted to return home and be with her mistress.
"Arew, would you be willing to bring her back? She misses Linkette."
"Yeah. No problem," Arew was off with Epona.
"Problem solved, now let's keep moving. Linkette did stress that time was of the essence," Damia was ready to head out.
"Agreed," Sheik strabbed the blade to his back (somehow) and followed after her.