The Sanctum was almost impossible to imagine, the floor fully repaired and reinforced, windows and pillars restored, and the Throne and it's platform without a scratch. In the middle, they had added a large round stone table with many chairs for meetings, plus some chairs to the side for the court and spectators.

All of which could be overseen by the ruler in their throne.

Zelda had to give the carpenters credit, they knew how to get things done. Both had left to work on the Stable in Castle Town, or the outline of stone that would become a stable.

Her hand glided over the Throne's armrest, the fabric soft and inviting. They had obviously rebuilt it with her comfort in mind. Nevertheless, it was still her Father's throne.

It's just that She would be sitting there now.

Both Link and Twilight had decided to get a bath going, both having gone without one for a few days. They had to find an intact and private bathroom first, which proved rather tedious.

Filling it with hot spring water, thanks to Twilight's warping, they both relaxed in the hot waters.

"So, what was Ordon and Hytopia like?" Link asked, scrubbing at his arm.

"Ordona." He corrected. "It's the kingdom of Ordona, the capital is Ordon. Anyway, I saw the whole Prince Malo thing coming years ago, didn't really surprise me. It was my home town, among the woods and nothing much had changed except for the size."

He scratched his cheek. "Hytopia was rather...stylish, too fancy for my tastes. I saw someone dressed as a Cactus, in the Throne room no less!"

"Weird."

"Tell me about it!"

"Anything else?"

"Well, some weird woman in the throne room tried to disprove my Identity as a Hylian, tugging on my ears like they were fake or whatnot." He remarked blankly. "Frankly, it was pretty damn rude."

They both got out and dried off, redressing themselves. As Link put on his pants, Twilight simply snapped his fingers, a layer of darkness flowing over him, then shattering away to reveal a set of ordinary rancher clothing.

"I'll be in the Sanctum." He grinned, stretched, and walked out of the room. "Man, I love these powers."

Scoffing, Link reached for his tunic, noticing a chain mail undershirt next to it, just his size. Reasoning Twilight must have left it for him, since he was prone to do that, he held it up and inspected it. No marks or loose links on it at all.

"Link?" The knight jump, whipping his head around to see Zelda standing in the doorway. Realizing that, yes, he was still shirtless, he felt himself heat up.

Zelda stared at him, not blushing as he was expecting, instead just staring at his back. He frowned in confusion, as she crossed the room, eyes lost in thought.

"You still have them." She spoke. "The scars from when you..." She bit her lip, standing right next to him, hand held out. "When you died."

It was true, the scars caused by the guardians never did fade. They were dominant over his fair skin, blemishing it's tan hue.

Jagged lines ran down his shoulder and arms, some burn marks on his back, and a big one on his chest, the fatal one. He shivered when she ran a hand down his shoulder, tracing one such scar that crossed his shoulder blade and ran down to the base of his spine.

The contact was intimate, as evident by his rapidly rising temperature, mostly in his face.

Deciding that he was feeling way too hot, he gently removed her hand and slipped on the chainmail, then his blue tunic. Zelda seemed to realized what she had been doing , her face gaining a rosy tint as she looked away, embarrassed.

"You can use the Bath, Twilight and I have already washed up, so the tub is free." Link pointed to the door. "We'll be in the Sanctum."

She gawked at him. "Wait, You took a bath with him!?"

Link blinked. "Well, yeah. We're technically the same person. It's not like like we're checking each other out. That's weird."

He left, shutting the room's door behind him. Zelda watched him go, frowning. Finally, she sighed, gaze falling to the floor.

She quickly took her own bath and changed back into her tunic, entering the Sanctum to the sounds and sights of swords clashing. Link and Twilight sparring in the middle of the room.

On the Conference Table.

For a split moment when she entered, Link flicked his eyes toward her, promptly getting kicked in the chest for his mistake.

"You're getting sloppy!" Twilight chided, leaping into the air. "HYAAH!"

The brought down his sword, Link rolling out of the way quickly. Twilight landed, his sword smacking into the floor. Link took the opportunity and kicked out, sweeping Twilight's foot out from under him.

The former hero yelped as he hit the floor, Link rolling over and on top of him, grabbing his shirt collar and placing the tip of the Master Sword on his neck as he scrambled for his own sword.

"And that's match, Green." Link announced, grinning as he sheathed his sword. Twilight promptly used his knee to send him tumbling off of him And the table, grabbing his sword and standing up.

"Cheeky little Bastard, wouldn't be funny if I started calling you Blue!" He yelled, scrunching his nose and sheathing his sword. He looked up and saw the Princess. "Oh, hey Zelda."

"Ugh, must you two fight in the Sanctum?" She placed her hands on her hips. "And on the table no less? There is a training yard for things like that."

"What do you take me for? A peasant?" Twilight chortled.

"Yes, and on that note," She looked him up and down. "What in the world are you wearing?"

"It's Ordon clothing! Surprisingly, they still wear it in their kingdom." He adjusted his blue sash. "What? You don't like it?"

Zelda pointed to the ground. "Off the table. And it just seems rather...casual, for these kind of affairs."

Twilight rolled his eyes, stepping down from the stone. "I never said I'd attend the meeting, I've got things to do."

"Like?" Link inquired, standing up.

"What day is it?"

Link looked to Zelda, who checked the Sheikah Slate. "It is the 8th day, of the 8th month." She said simply.

"I don't think we use the same calendar..." Twilight mumbled. "Is it August?"

"Yes."

"Then I do have to go." He walked around the table and through the archway, giving a half-hearted wave. "If you need me, check Hyrule Field."

He walked down the steps and shattered away into black particles, disappearing.

"I wonder where he goes..." Zelda said aloud, placing her hand on her hip. "It isn't the first time he's done this."

"You'd know more than me." Link stated, brutal honesty dripping from his voice. He clicked his tongue as he sheathed the Master Sword. "When are our guests to arrive?"

"Soon, we should wait a few more moments." Zelda said, walking around the table and sitting in one of the stone chairs. She prefered not to sit in the throne looking down on them...

It would send the wrong message.

She observed Link as he stood at the entrance, reaching into his pouch and pulling out two objects. Earrings; with Amber gems hanging from them, he clipped them onto his ears, letting the jewels sway with his movements. Breathing out sharply, he placed his hands on his hips, staring out into the open air.

But soon, his arms dropped to his sides. He seemed restless, blowing out breaths and shifting his weight to each foot periodically.

"Are you alright, Link?" Zelda asked with concern.

He nodded quickly, rolling his shoulders. "...I dislike these kinds of meetings."

"But these are your friends, correct?"

The Hero nodded, looking up to the sky. "...Politics bring out the worst in people."

A whooshing sound followed shortly after, a figure landing hard, yet gracefully on the stair landing, a Rito. He stood up, he wasn't young like Revali, but he wasn't old either. His steel, decorated chestplate shone in the morning light, covering his white feathers.

"Teba." Link graced a smile as he greeted the Rito, reaching out to shake his hand, which he accepted. "It's been too long, how is Tulin and Saki?"

"Ah, both worried for me still. Taking down Vah Medoh was quite tiring, but we're remaining vigilant." He let his wing fall. "Chief Kaneli wouldn't have made the trip, so he sent me in his stead. If you don't mind."

"Of course not." Link reassured him, leading him inside the Sanctum, the Rito looked around in awe at the structure, his gaze resting on Zelda. "This is Princess Zelda, but you already knew that."

"If you say so." Teba said, stepping forward and bowing. "It is an honor to meet you, your highness. I am Teba, warrior of the Rito. I came on behalf of Chief Kaneli."

Zelda bowed her head in greeting. "It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Teba. Please, sit while we wait for the others."

The Rito nodded gratefully, walking around the table and sitting a few seats away from Zelda, in a corner. "So tell me, Teba. Has Rito Village changed significantly in the past 100 years?"

Teba shook his head. "Not much, but we have been considering plans to either expand out into the countryside, or moving onto Vah Medoh."

Zelda nodded in approval. "Both are wise options. The thought of living on a Divine Beast had never occurred to me, they are moving cities after all."

"A city is a bit of an exaggeration, they are more like towns." Link remarked, having drawn the Master Sword, twirling it idly in his hand in his boredom.

The Princess nodded her head, conceding his point before sinking a bit in her chair in thought. "So Teba, why couldn't your Chief make it? If I'm correct, an old owl shouldn't have much a problem with flight, after all, Rito bones are hollow."

"You'd be correct, if the old coot wasn't busy exploring Vah Medoh." The warrior Rito chuckled lightly. "He told me the last time he'd been on that thing was back in his youth, when Master Revali was still alive-"

"Ah Ha! I knew you'd be here!"

They both turned to the voice, seeing Link outside with a tall Zora, his shark like mouth spit into a flashy grin as he shook the surprised Hero's hand fiercely, nearly causing him to drop the Master Sword.

"Sidon, It's great to see you." Link grinned back. "Could your father not make it?"

"Alas, he is too old for the journey. But do not worry! I am pleased to negotiate in his place." He smirked once more, strutting purposefully into the Sanctum, gazing about mystified. "This place is amazing! I'm surprised it's still intac- Teba!?"

The Rito Warrior stood from his chair, smirking widely as he walked over to the Zora. "Sidon, It's been very long, old friend!"

"Indeed! Ha Ha!" The Prince brought Teba into a huge bear hug, letting him go after a second and giving him a mighty pat on the back. We should spar sometime! I haven't had a good partner in forever!

Zelda gave Link a look that screamed, "They know one another?".

He just shrugged in response.

Sidon turned and looked to Zelda. "And you must be the Princess! Allow me to introduce myself, I am Prince Sidon of the Zora. Son of King Dorephan and the brother of Princess Mipha."

Zelda smiled. "I think I remember you, you were just a child the last I saw you."

"Ah, how the tables have turned then!" Sidon gazed around the room. "Who else will be arriving?"

"The Sheikah, Goron, and Gerudo leaders." Zelda answered. "You may sit while we wait for them."

"Gladly!" Sidon gave Teba one last pat on the back, then walked around the table to sit next to Zelda and parallel of the Rito.

"So, Prince Sidon." Zelda said, shuffling in her seat. "What is your history with Teba?"

Sidon laughed, waving his hand. "Quite the history! When we were teenagers, we fought one another during the Rito-Zora war. We both led separate armies and clashed several times in several battles-"

"Wait a moment," Zelda tensed up, shocked. "There was a war between the Rito and Zora!?"

Sidon blinked, confused. "I'm surprised you never heard of it, Princess. Yes there was, but it was resolved-"

"Erm, much less resolved, more of a truce that is still active." Teba corrected him.

"Yes, Yes. What he said."

Zelda gave Link one more questioning look, but he only looked between the Rito and Zora in interest, obviously never having heard of such an event.

"Anyway, after the war, we met and complimented one another of our prowess in battle. We became good friends after that."

Teba gave Zelda a flat look. "He kept offering me Zora Wine behind his father's back like a rebellious teenager."

She burst out laughing, Link giving a few chuckles as well.

"Hey!" Sidon said, slightly flustered. "You have to admit it was good wine!"

"True, but seriously? That was your friend-making process?"

"It worked, did it not?"

Teba blinked, then shrugged. "Touche..."

"Do you Rito and Zora always bicker?"

Everyone, Link included, jumped in surprise, finding three more newcomers. The Gerudo Chief Riju and her guard Buliara, the Thunder Helm tucked under the former's arm. Behind them the Goron, Yunobo.

"Link." Riju nodded to the Knight as she passed, followed by her guard. He nodded back, doing the same to Yunobo as well.

Yunobo repeated the gesture, the once-meek Goron much more balanced and formal than Link remembered. His hair, once a dorky cowlick, now pulled back into an informal and hurried topknot, his once pudgy face slimmed down a bit, with a short white goatee growing on his chin.

Link blinked in surprise at the Goron's resemblance to his Ancestor. If he let his hair and beard grow out more, he would be easily mistaken for Daruk.

He barely got a word out before Yunobo quickly explained, "After taking on Vah Rudania, I wanted to do more than just cower behind a shield. So, I've been helping out a lot more in the mines, and eating the good rocks I've mined too, as well as laying off the bad ones." He chuckled. "Quite the difference, eh? Trust me, when I woke up the other day, I didn't expect to look like this either."

"Me either." Link laughed as well. "Are you standing in for Bludo?"

"Yep, his back's actin up again."

"Of course, come on in."

He led the Goron inside the Sanctum, Riju had already taken her seat across from Teba, Yunobo decided to sit in the seat near her, across from Sidon. Overall, they were arranged in an X, with Teba, Sidon, Riju, and Yunobo in the corners and Zelda between the former two. A single chair for Link was set up right beside Zelda's.

"I'm surprised they invited you, Razor Jaw." Riju glowered at Sidon.

"Right back at you, Flame Head." Sidon shot back.

"Hush, you two!" Teba hissed.

"Come on, everyone is here." Riju groaned, setting the Thunder Helm onto the stone table. "Let us begin already."

Link had sat in the chair next to Zelda, sitting upright and at attention with his hands resting the Master Sword's pommel, with it's tip on the floor.

"No, the Sheikah Leaders have yet to appear." Link stated firmly. "We shall wait for them, no ifs, ands, or buts about it."

"Oh, alright then." Riju sighed, leaning back in her chair like it was her throne, cheek resting on her fist. "Say, what happened to your Green Tunic, Hero?"

"Yes Link, you were wearing it when you gave me that letter." Sidon seconded.

"Same here." Yunubo agreed.

"Not the same one." Link replied with indifference. "He merely looks like me, but lacks my personality."

"I wouldn't know about that, you both have insufferable tendencies and quite the temper." Zelda teased him, his eyes rolling in response.

Out of nowhere, a mass of black particles flashed next to Buliara, who jumped in shock as Twilight, accompanied by Impa and Paya warped in. The former hero seemed annoyed at the inconvenience.

"You're welcome." He spat, disappearing once again.

Everyone's eyes rested on the old woman and her granddaughter, the latter squeaking when she noticed the gazes directed at them.

"I have to agree with the Princess." Riju smirked. "The parallels are quite thin."

"Zelda." Impa greeted the Princess, bowing her head until the tip of her hat touched the ground.

"Impa, Paya, I'm so happy you could make it." She stood up from her seat. "Please, have a seat and we can begin."

The old Sheikah shuffled over to the seat in between Riju and Yunobo, hopping up onto it. Paya walked over to where Buliara stood, sitting in a padded chair with her hands in her lap.

With everyone seated, Zelda began.

"I am sure you know why I brought you here today." She said. "In the wake of Calamity Ganon's defeat, Link and I have decided to rebuild Hyrule back to it's former glory, starting with Castle Town, then Hyrule Castle proper."

"I assume that was the Carpenters we saw earlier?" Riju asked.

"Yes indeed, they will help, but we shall need much more in order to fully restore the Kingdom. But, with their skills, I wager that we can have Castle Town inhabitable in less than two months."

"Two months!?" Some of them gawked.

"Yes, but not all of it of course." She cleared her throat. "For just this task, I have sent word to the Kingdoms of Ordon and Hytopia, their rulers agreeing to send a hefty amount of supplies to aid in the reconstruction."

"Ordonia." Teba corrected her. "Ordon is the capital of the Ordonia Kingdom."

"I thought it was Ordona?" Riju said.

"Ahem." They both quieted themselves, Zelda continued, "Thank you Teba, Be it Ordona or Ordonia, they still have agreed to help. The supplies will arrive via boat in Lurelin village, and be shipped to the castle via carriage."

"That's a dangerous route, Princess." Impa warned. "Monsters are along the road and the Bridge of Hylia gives you little space to manuever."

"Agreed, you need one hell of an escort to keep it safe."

Zelda smiled. "Why need an escort when you have two Heros?"

She motioned for Link to sit forward. "Link and his mentor, the one in the green tunic, are more than enough to keep them safe. But clearing the roads will help greatly if any of you can spare the soldiers to do so."

Sidon hummed to himself, finger to his lip. "We Zora may be able to thin out the monsters on the Bridge and along the rivers, but elsewhere would be troublesome."

Zelda nodded, turning. "Riju? Teba?"

"There are already many warriors patrolling the desert as is, we may not be able to spare many, I don't believe we can lend aid, but we can try." Riju explained.

"I concur, I'm afraid the Rito might not be able to spare any, Princess." Teba sighed. "We are not as prosperous as the other races of Hyrule. We weren't even build a proper memorial for our late Champion."

"Ah, it's quite alright." Zelda reassured them. "After this is over, we can help your financial situation if you wish, Teba."

"That...would be very helpful, thank you." Teba bow his head.

"Alright then, what about you, Yunobo?"

The Goron scratched at the facial hair he was growing. "Hrmm...Gorons always enjoy a good fight, I don't see why some wouldn't want to take a few days off to go squash some Bokoblins. Count us in!"

"Good, now Impa?" She turned to the Elder, who was listening intently.

"Hmm...Yes, you have our support. We will do our best to clear the route the day of the transport." She scratched her chin. "But before we end this...I must ask, what do we do for the new Champions?"

All eyes fell on Zelda, she gulped nervously, she hadn't planned for that. "I...erm...haven't decided yet...I..uh, had hoped to ask all of you if you wished to be the Champions' successors."

Silence...

"Ugh...I hate to break it to you, Princess, I'm okay with a little cooperation." Riju said flatly, pointing at Sidon. "But I really do not want to work with him."

"Hey! What have the Zora ever done to you?"

"You live in water, and give none to the Gerudo! You're just a glorified fish living in your own private pond!" She sat up in her seat. "You are like a man who had a cask of water, but gave a drink to no one. You're a murderer with no blood on your hands!"

"That is untrue! And last I checked, your precious Gerudo Town is sitting on an Oasis! Down the road from Another Oasis!" Sidon sat up as well.

"Oh please, Unlike you, I Can survive in a Desert for more than thirty seconds!" They both seemed ready to draw weapons.

"Wait, you two!" Zelda pleaded. "Can we just calm down, please?"

"Now Sidon-" Teba began.

"Stay out of this, Rito!" Riju snapped, sitting up and leaning over the table as the shouting match continued.

While Teba was determined, trying to talk down Sidon while Yunobo attempted the same with Riju with far less successful results, Zelda happened to notice the mixed expression on Link's face, etched in stone, but with eyes alight with fury.

"...Link?" She leaned over to him, placing a hand on his shoulder, which she noted was quivering with anger. "...A-Are you alright?"

He lowered his head so his hair would cover his eyes, which clamped shut as his shaking worsened as the shouting got fiercer.

"Lin-"

"ENOUGH!"

Zelda jumped in fright as Link stood up and stabbed the Blade of Evil's Bane into the stone table, shocking nearly about everyone in the room.

They simply stared at him in stunned silence at his outburst, his voice was so feral that it surely couldn't have come from someone like him.

"You two keep bickering and bickering and I'm sick of it!" He yelled. "I freed the Divine Beasts and the spirits of your Ancestors and my Friends. Only to watch their proud descendants at each other's throats!? I just fought a fucking pig monster last week and all you do is bitch about your personal prejudices! Just Remember! You. Both. Fucking. Owe. Me!"

He pointed to Sidon and Riju, remarking. "Zora Champion, Gerudo Champion."

Then he graced Teba and Yunobo with a wave of his hand. "The rest is history."

He grabbed the Master Sword and ripped it clean out of the stone, not a single scratch on the blade. Sheathing the sword quickly, he muttered,

"Meeting adjourned."

He grabbed Zelda by the hand and dragged her out of the room, the doors to the sanctum slamming shut behind them.

Sidon and Riju began to follow them, but Impa stopped them with a wave of her hand.

"Let them talk it out. For now, Let's discuss what we is best to rebuild for the Kingdom."

They all silently agreed.

Wow, Link gets that shit done.

Link wears Amber earrings for formal stuff. (Of course, there wasn't much formal about it.)

That lasted...I don't know...3 minutes? That's a new record.

Zora and Rito aren't exactly buddy-buddy, but they're kinda close. Gerudo, being an opposite of the water based Zora, dislike them like they dislike Men...Because of Tradition and laws. (They just bicker all the time really.)

Twilight does stuff again.

Like how I said I pictured Purah and Symin doing pointless stuff. Well, I pictured that after Link left (This is a couple of months after Death Mountain's quest) Yunobo picked up his game, starting to work more and getting in shape. Man, someone draw that!