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Ruto and Misu tore into Zoras Domain, feeling the warmer waters of their home relax them and sooth the trauma they just endured on their wedding night. They surfaced quickly, taking in deep shaky breaths of air before looking at each other in pure horrification. Ruto's purple eyes scanned the underwater tunnel carefully, just to make sure the creature couldn't follow them. She knew she was being a bit over-cautious, because the monster was by far too large to fit into the small tunnel. They had barely escaped with their lives.
The other Zoras in the area looked at them in surprise, because they weren't allowed to return until dawn. It was evident by their constant staring that they never expected the couple to be finished bonding so soon, but little did they know of the danger that awaited in Lake Hylia, which had sent Ruto and Misu on a premature departure. Ruto quickly became afraid that an unsuspecting Zora might leave for Lake Hylia to catch fish or visit the water temple, which made her sputter warningly.
"By my orders, no Zora is to enter Lake Hylia!"
Immediately afterward, whispers echoed through the area as Ruto and Misu swam to dry land and climbed out of the water. Misu's dark eyes fell on her, as though checking her over to make sure she wasn't harmed. Ruto's eyes met his and they gazed at one another for a moment. The Zora princess realized Misu had saved her from being eaten by the serpent thing, and had used his speed and agility to tow her through the water. She used to think he was a coward, but it donned on her that he could have been one by swimming away to save himself. Instead, he cared enough about her safety to take her with him just in the nick of time. As to not let her emotions get the better of her at such an awkward time, she broke their gaze and said calmly to him.
"Thank you, for saving me. If it hadn't been for your help I don't think I would be standing here right now."
Misu smiled slightly, though looked a bit disappointed she had looked away from him when saying that. Ruto noticed he was even calmer than she was, which made her feel like she was the coward instead of him. Although he wasn't nervous, he looked troubled and said urgently.
"We must go and tell your father what happened."
Ruto nodded, and thought it was a pretty obvious thing to do, considering the sea serpent was over 100 feet long and tried to eat unsuspecting Zoras. She shook her head in slight annoyance, wondering if he thought she was the type who panicked so much she couldn't think straight. Even if he did, he gave his life to save her, so he deserved more patience and less of her temper. Together they ran up the steps leading to the throne room, where rather expectedly her father was seated, still wearing his fine clothes and crown. The Zora King's legs swung lazily as usual, but when he saw the two barge in he stopped suddenly, and appeared so startled he didn't even blink.
"Why have you returned so soon? It is tradition that you remain together, alone, until sunrise!"
King Zora said in shock, staring at them as they approached the platform in front of his ledge and stood together. Misu was the first to speak, and addressed the king with utmost respect, which caused Ruto to sigh because she remembered what her father had tried to get her poor new husband to mate with her, and it would have occurred if they hadn't been nearly killed by a vicious lake dwelling monster.
"My King, we were attacked by some sort of massive water serpent, which nearly killed us. The only way we could escape with our lives was by returning to Zoras Domain. The water serpent was too large to enter the underwater passage."
"It just suddenly appeared,"
Ruto began shortly after he finished, while watching her father's face turn from hinted anger into pure fear. The king's eyes widened and his fish- shaped mouth gaped slightly, which made his fear look even more noticeable as she continued.
"I don't know where it came from, but it attacked without reason. There was something unnatural about it, because it definitely wasn't a large fish or even a dragon because it had a more snake-like appearance to it."
After she finished, a long silence filled the room, which made Ruto uneasy. Her father's shock seemed to wear off just slightly, but still he seemed fearful beyond words. Misu and Ruto waited patiently for a response, but still he sat there in silence, until Ruto became so irritated she finally snapped.
"A ferocious sea monster has attacked us and at this moment occupies Lake Hylia, and if anyone enters the lake they will surely be eaten! Can't you say something? I mean, we could have been killed!"
King Zora looked at her as though finally snapped out of his strange silence. Princess Ruto shook her head in exasperation, while Misu sighed, obviously never being able to understand his new wife's changing moods. Finally, King Zora spoke gravely, but he said something neither Zora were expecting to hear.
"I should have been expecting this to happen..."
Misu's eyes widened slightly as Ruto frowned, however both remained silent as he continued to speak.
"Long ago, and after the three goddesses made our world, the first evil sprung forth. It came in the form of a sea serpent, and lived in Lake Hylia where it would devour anything that dared to approach the lake's waters. Our people had once called the water in Lake Hylia home, and when the Sea Serpent appeared the Zoras of ancient time were driven to a water filled cavern – Zoras Domain – in order to survive. They lived there for some time, but longed to return to Lake Hylia, where our people had originated from after millennia of evolution from the fish that dwelled there."
Ruto was astounded to learn this about her people, because she thought they had always lived in Zoras Domain. She also wondered why no one knew about the sea serpent ever being there in the first place, but her question would soon be answered as King Zora continued.
"Then one day, a Zora grew tired of living in Zoras Domain, and created a powerful weapon to slay the serpent with. The brave Zora then dug an underwater passage from Zoras Domain to Lake Hylia, to make traveling between the two areas faster. Once the Zora finished, the Zora went to the Lake and fought a long strenuous battle, but prevailed using the sacred slaying weapon. The sea creature soon after disappeared inside an underwater cavern, and was doomed to sleep for another millennia. All records of its existence was eventually lost, but not forgotten, secretly passed down in the Zora royal family because the Zora who killed the water dwelling serpent was a descendant of the royal family."
Misu gasped in disbelief, and Ruto wondered if it were possible to defeat the sea serpent a second time. Lake Hylia was an important resource for their people, and if they couldn't have access to it, there would be many problems as a result. The first being the fact that they would starve because their main source of fish was caught in Lake Hylia, and it was pretty much the only lake for thousands of miles. It was also a main water source in Hyrule, and provided a vast majority of its drinking water. Ruto responded hastily, not hesitating to inquire.
"Well someone has got to do something and fast, we can't survive off the fish in here forever. That monster is dangerous, and could kill many of our people of they ever got desperate enough to try and venture out into the lake to catch fish. What happened to the weapon used to slay the serpent?"
"It was lost long ago. When the Zora hero used it, it became lodged within the Serpent's back and lost when the monster disappeared. It could be anywhere in the lake, or even in the Serpent's lair."
King Zora responded, but added in.
"Yes though, someone must go and destroy that creature, or at least see what it is up to-" "I will go."
Misu said, which made King Zora and Ruto look at him in surprise. The male straightened and glanced sharply from one to the other, his eyes not blinking once, and a look of complete seriousness crossing his face. When neither of them said anything, he took in a deep breath and continued.
"After all, I am the champion diver, and known for being the quickest swimming Zora in these waters. Being fast is one of the best advantages to have against that creature, and I will watch it and see what its up to."
"But you could get hurt or even killed! Why not let me go-"
Ruto started, but Misu interrupted, although his voice sounded calm and gentle towards her when he spoke.
"No, you are the princess and your people need you here. I am not of royal blood, and it is my duty to protect the heir to the throne – my wife. Your highness, I request this on behalf of all the innocent Zoras here. Its better to pick someone who would volunteer, than someone who is reluctant."
King Zora nodded, as Ruto looked helplessly at Misu. Was he really that foolish? The serpent would surely harm him, or worse...but then a strange feeling crept over her, a feeling she never felt about anyone else before. She actually felt worried for him; almost afraid something would happen if he ventured out alone...
"Very well..."
King Zora said, looking down at Misu almost skeptically, but seeming to know there was no one else who would be brave enough to do what he was doing. Even if the young male was a fool, he was definitely brave.
"Your swiftness will hopefully prove useful, but do not remain in the sea serpents presence too long..."
"But father!"
Ruto cried out desperately, and looked at King Zora as though begging him to deny Misu's passage into Lake Hylia. Misu looked at her and said nothing, watching Ruto plead her case.
"He must not leave! I saw that creature with my own eyes, and it truly frightened me! That thing will devour him whole, he doesn't have anything to defend himself with either!"
King Zora looked at her in surprise, and Ruto realized her father had figured out something about her: she was actually starting to care for Misu. Fortunately, he never said anything about it, which gave Ruto a hidden feeling of relief. Instead, he dismissed her gravely, sensing there was no other solution.
"My dear, we have no other option. This creature will eventually destroy us all if we don't figure out a way to stop it. Even within the safety of Zoras Domain, we will not survive for very long. Our food supply will run dry, and we will starve. Misu must go, it is the only way."
Ruto could have said more, but there was no point. Misu was already determined enough as it was, and she couldn't convince him of otherwise because he would think himself as being a coward. Reluctantly, she stepped down from the platform and turned and walked off without bothering to say anything more to Misu or her father. Anger welled up within her, but this time she would keep it to herself. Why couldn't they let her go? She figured it was some sort of "male only" thing, and that they thought a female couldn't complete the task and be just as brave. This infuriated her, because she wanted to get out of the normal routine of her boring life and do something exciting and dangerous. Since her father had forced her to marry, she figured he owed her the courtesy of having this one chance to prove her worth. Not anymore – it had been given to Misu, and he would take all the glory. She would be the quiet wife at his side, docile as ever and her only role would be mating with him and bearing his children. The very idea disgusted her.
As Ruto walked she soon felt a cold firm hand grab her arm, stopping her in place. She turned and was surprised to find it was Misu, and he was staring at her with an icy hard gaze that pierced into her very core. For once, she felt truly nervous, and her temper cooled on the spot, turning into mere bitterness. Misu quickly let go of her, knowing she wouldn't leave, and spoke quietly.
"Look princess, even if we don't get along, you're still my wife and as your husband my duty is to insure your safety. No respectable Zora male would allow his mate to just go off and put herself at risk like that, especially since a vicious Zora-eating sea serpent is waiting to devour anyone who enters Lake Hylia. You're not as swift as I am, and you would surely be eaten. I am not just doing this for you; it's for our people too. I didn't volunteer because I think only a male could do this, its because there is no one else who can."
Ruto looked into his eyes, and saw he was sincere. His mouth was a straight line, yet she had a feeling he was keeping his emotions within him. She gazed at his tall body, noting his toned arms and legs, his wide smooth chest, beautiful gold scales and deep dark enchanting eyes. He had graceful delicate fins on each arm, which were better shaped and thinner than hers were, allowing him to move faster and easier through the water. As much as Ruto hated admitting it, he was right. His body was in better condition for such a task, and she still couldn't get the thought of his handsome appearance out of her mind.
"I don't like having to stand idly by while my husband goes off on some wild escapade to spy on a killer sea serpent..."
"No more than I like the thought of my wife going off to certain danger, and cause me to become an untimely widower on the day of our wedding."
Misu responded intensely, and Ruto took note that he was yet again right. If she went out there, it would practically be suicide. Their only chance rested with him, or seemed to at least, and as much as it worried her there was no other option. Finally, she finally relented, and said softly.
"Your right...I guess...."
Misu smiled warmly and stepped closer to her, so that they were face to face and she could feel his warm breath, and he caught the smell of her incising oil that had been coated all over her body. Their faces were nearly touching as the two Zoras looked into each other's eyes, not daring to blink, and watching as though star struck. Misu loved the way princess Ruto put up a fight with practically everything he said or did, and he enjoyed how she would cause conflict but in a good sort of way that proved she had a mind of her own and a fiery untamable spirit.
As for Ruto, she began to sense Misu's look was changing, which had been from happiness to almost a sense of pleasure. Then she noticed his eyes almost appeared glazed over, and she knew exactly what that look meant. He wanted to...but no, not right now, she begged silently in her mind. They had missed that opportunity and it was too late now. Her fears were confirmed when she noticed his gold scales were nearly glowing, which were signs that he wanted to mate right then and there.
Misu quickly saw through Ruto and managed to snap out of what he almost thought he would have done. The male Zora shifted uncomfortably, and then turned away, quickly moving toward the water. The other Zoras watched them casually, but knew when they needed a moment of privacy to sort things out. Ruto felt embarrassed, because she hadn't intended to make him want her at that moment. It wasn't that she thought he should feel that way about her, in fact she was completely shocked and sort of upset, but she hid it as to not make him feel more awkward. She watched Misu for a moment, until he turned around and whispered quietly, his voice shaking slightly.
"I-I'm sorry, please forgive me, that wasn't an appropriate thing to do at a time like this..."
Ruto sighed, but knew it wasn't his fault. Many male Zoras who did not to bond with their chosen female on their wedding night experienced problems like that. The males would often experience sudden and uncontrollable impulses, at any given time, and already it was starting to occur in her husband. Ruto wasn't sure what to do about it, because she just didn't feel ready, and it was at her husband's expense. She watched, her thoughts overrun by turmoil, as he dove into the water and disappeared down the passageway. Ruto didn't say good-bye to him, because he seemed to feel as though he wasn't deserving of her speaking to him. Ruto secretly prayed he would return alive because even though they were forced to wed, after she got to know him better and actually love him, maybe she would bear him the son he wanted after all.
Ruto and Misu tore into Zoras Domain, feeling the warmer waters of their home relax them and sooth the trauma they just endured on their wedding night. They surfaced quickly, taking in deep shaky breaths of air before looking at each other in pure horrification. Ruto's purple eyes scanned the underwater tunnel carefully, just to make sure the creature couldn't follow them. She knew she was being a bit over-cautious, because the monster was by far too large to fit into the small tunnel. They had barely escaped with their lives.
The other Zoras in the area looked at them in surprise, because they weren't allowed to return until dawn. It was evident by their constant staring that they never expected the couple to be finished bonding so soon, but little did they know of the danger that awaited in Lake Hylia, which had sent Ruto and Misu on a premature departure. Ruto quickly became afraid that an unsuspecting Zora might leave for Lake Hylia to catch fish or visit the water temple, which made her sputter warningly.
"By my orders, no Zora is to enter Lake Hylia!"
Immediately afterward, whispers echoed through the area as Ruto and Misu swam to dry land and climbed out of the water. Misu's dark eyes fell on her, as though checking her over to make sure she wasn't harmed. Ruto's eyes met his and they gazed at one another for a moment. The Zora princess realized Misu had saved her from being eaten by the serpent thing, and had used his speed and agility to tow her through the water. She used to think he was a coward, but it donned on her that he could have been one by swimming away to save himself. Instead, he cared enough about her safety to take her with him just in the nick of time. As to not let her emotions get the better of her at such an awkward time, she broke their gaze and said calmly to him.
"Thank you, for saving me. If it hadn't been for your help I don't think I would be standing here right now."
Misu smiled slightly, though looked a bit disappointed she had looked away from him when saying that. Ruto noticed he was even calmer than she was, which made her feel like she was the coward instead of him. Although he wasn't nervous, he looked troubled and said urgently.
"We must go and tell your father what happened."
Ruto nodded, and thought it was a pretty obvious thing to do, considering the sea serpent was over 100 feet long and tried to eat unsuspecting Zoras. She shook her head in slight annoyance, wondering if he thought she was the type who panicked so much she couldn't think straight. Even if he did, he gave his life to save her, so he deserved more patience and less of her temper. Together they ran up the steps leading to the throne room, where rather expectedly her father was seated, still wearing his fine clothes and crown. The Zora King's legs swung lazily as usual, but when he saw the two barge in he stopped suddenly, and appeared so startled he didn't even blink.
"Why have you returned so soon? It is tradition that you remain together, alone, until sunrise!"
King Zora said in shock, staring at them as they approached the platform in front of his ledge and stood together. Misu was the first to speak, and addressed the king with utmost respect, which caused Ruto to sigh because she remembered what her father had tried to get her poor new husband to mate with her, and it would have occurred if they hadn't been nearly killed by a vicious lake dwelling monster.
"My King, we were attacked by some sort of massive water serpent, which nearly killed us. The only way we could escape with our lives was by returning to Zoras Domain. The water serpent was too large to enter the underwater passage."
"It just suddenly appeared,"
Ruto began shortly after he finished, while watching her father's face turn from hinted anger into pure fear. The king's eyes widened and his fish- shaped mouth gaped slightly, which made his fear look even more noticeable as she continued.
"I don't know where it came from, but it attacked without reason. There was something unnatural about it, because it definitely wasn't a large fish or even a dragon because it had a more snake-like appearance to it."
After she finished, a long silence filled the room, which made Ruto uneasy. Her father's shock seemed to wear off just slightly, but still he seemed fearful beyond words. Misu and Ruto waited patiently for a response, but still he sat there in silence, until Ruto became so irritated she finally snapped.
"A ferocious sea monster has attacked us and at this moment occupies Lake Hylia, and if anyone enters the lake they will surely be eaten! Can't you say something? I mean, we could have been killed!"
King Zora looked at her as though finally snapped out of his strange silence. Princess Ruto shook her head in exasperation, while Misu sighed, obviously never being able to understand his new wife's changing moods. Finally, King Zora spoke gravely, but he said something neither Zora were expecting to hear.
"I should have been expecting this to happen..."
Misu's eyes widened slightly as Ruto frowned, however both remained silent as he continued to speak.
"Long ago, and after the three goddesses made our world, the first evil sprung forth. It came in the form of a sea serpent, and lived in Lake Hylia where it would devour anything that dared to approach the lake's waters. Our people had once called the water in Lake Hylia home, and when the Sea Serpent appeared the Zoras of ancient time were driven to a water filled cavern – Zoras Domain – in order to survive. They lived there for some time, but longed to return to Lake Hylia, where our people had originated from after millennia of evolution from the fish that dwelled there."
Ruto was astounded to learn this about her people, because she thought they had always lived in Zoras Domain. She also wondered why no one knew about the sea serpent ever being there in the first place, but her question would soon be answered as King Zora continued.
"Then one day, a Zora grew tired of living in Zoras Domain, and created a powerful weapon to slay the serpent with. The brave Zora then dug an underwater passage from Zoras Domain to Lake Hylia, to make traveling between the two areas faster. Once the Zora finished, the Zora went to the Lake and fought a long strenuous battle, but prevailed using the sacred slaying weapon. The sea creature soon after disappeared inside an underwater cavern, and was doomed to sleep for another millennia. All records of its existence was eventually lost, but not forgotten, secretly passed down in the Zora royal family because the Zora who killed the water dwelling serpent was a descendant of the royal family."
Misu gasped in disbelief, and Ruto wondered if it were possible to defeat the sea serpent a second time. Lake Hylia was an important resource for their people, and if they couldn't have access to it, there would be many problems as a result. The first being the fact that they would starve because their main source of fish was caught in Lake Hylia, and it was pretty much the only lake for thousands of miles. It was also a main water source in Hyrule, and provided a vast majority of its drinking water. Ruto responded hastily, not hesitating to inquire.
"Well someone has got to do something and fast, we can't survive off the fish in here forever. That monster is dangerous, and could kill many of our people of they ever got desperate enough to try and venture out into the lake to catch fish. What happened to the weapon used to slay the serpent?"
"It was lost long ago. When the Zora hero used it, it became lodged within the Serpent's back and lost when the monster disappeared. It could be anywhere in the lake, or even in the Serpent's lair."
King Zora responded, but added in.
"Yes though, someone must go and destroy that creature, or at least see what it is up to-" "I will go."
Misu said, which made King Zora and Ruto look at him in surprise. The male straightened and glanced sharply from one to the other, his eyes not blinking once, and a look of complete seriousness crossing his face. When neither of them said anything, he took in a deep breath and continued.
"After all, I am the champion diver, and known for being the quickest swimming Zora in these waters. Being fast is one of the best advantages to have against that creature, and I will watch it and see what its up to."
"But you could get hurt or even killed! Why not let me go-"
Ruto started, but Misu interrupted, although his voice sounded calm and gentle towards her when he spoke.
"No, you are the princess and your people need you here. I am not of royal blood, and it is my duty to protect the heir to the throne – my wife. Your highness, I request this on behalf of all the innocent Zoras here. Its better to pick someone who would volunteer, than someone who is reluctant."
King Zora nodded, as Ruto looked helplessly at Misu. Was he really that foolish? The serpent would surely harm him, or worse...but then a strange feeling crept over her, a feeling she never felt about anyone else before. She actually felt worried for him; almost afraid something would happen if he ventured out alone...
"Very well..."
King Zora said, looking down at Misu almost skeptically, but seeming to know there was no one else who would be brave enough to do what he was doing. Even if the young male was a fool, he was definitely brave.
"Your swiftness will hopefully prove useful, but do not remain in the sea serpents presence too long..."
"But father!"
Ruto cried out desperately, and looked at King Zora as though begging him to deny Misu's passage into Lake Hylia. Misu looked at her and said nothing, watching Ruto plead her case.
"He must not leave! I saw that creature with my own eyes, and it truly frightened me! That thing will devour him whole, he doesn't have anything to defend himself with either!"
King Zora looked at her in surprise, and Ruto realized her father had figured out something about her: she was actually starting to care for Misu. Fortunately, he never said anything about it, which gave Ruto a hidden feeling of relief. Instead, he dismissed her gravely, sensing there was no other solution.
"My dear, we have no other option. This creature will eventually destroy us all if we don't figure out a way to stop it. Even within the safety of Zoras Domain, we will not survive for very long. Our food supply will run dry, and we will starve. Misu must go, it is the only way."
Ruto could have said more, but there was no point. Misu was already determined enough as it was, and she couldn't convince him of otherwise because he would think himself as being a coward. Reluctantly, she stepped down from the platform and turned and walked off without bothering to say anything more to Misu or her father. Anger welled up within her, but this time she would keep it to herself. Why couldn't they let her go? She figured it was some sort of "male only" thing, and that they thought a female couldn't complete the task and be just as brave. This infuriated her, because she wanted to get out of the normal routine of her boring life and do something exciting and dangerous. Since her father had forced her to marry, she figured he owed her the courtesy of having this one chance to prove her worth. Not anymore – it had been given to Misu, and he would take all the glory. She would be the quiet wife at his side, docile as ever and her only role would be mating with him and bearing his children. The very idea disgusted her.
As Ruto walked she soon felt a cold firm hand grab her arm, stopping her in place. She turned and was surprised to find it was Misu, and he was staring at her with an icy hard gaze that pierced into her very core. For once, she felt truly nervous, and her temper cooled on the spot, turning into mere bitterness. Misu quickly let go of her, knowing she wouldn't leave, and spoke quietly.
"Look princess, even if we don't get along, you're still my wife and as your husband my duty is to insure your safety. No respectable Zora male would allow his mate to just go off and put herself at risk like that, especially since a vicious Zora-eating sea serpent is waiting to devour anyone who enters Lake Hylia. You're not as swift as I am, and you would surely be eaten. I am not just doing this for you; it's for our people too. I didn't volunteer because I think only a male could do this, its because there is no one else who can."
Ruto looked into his eyes, and saw he was sincere. His mouth was a straight line, yet she had a feeling he was keeping his emotions within him. She gazed at his tall body, noting his toned arms and legs, his wide smooth chest, beautiful gold scales and deep dark enchanting eyes. He had graceful delicate fins on each arm, which were better shaped and thinner than hers were, allowing him to move faster and easier through the water. As much as Ruto hated admitting it, he was right. His body was in better condition for such a task, and she still couldn't get the thought of his handsome appearance out of her mind.
"I don't like having to stand idly by while my husband goes off on some wild escapade to spy on a killer sea serpent..."
"No more than I like the thought of my wife going off to certain danger, and cause me to become an untimely widower on the day of our wedding."
Misu responded intensely, and Ruto took note that he was yet again right. If she went out there, it would practically be suicide. Their only chance rested with him, or seemed to at least, and as much as it worried her there was no other option. Finally, she finally relented, and said softly.
"Your right...I guess...."
Misu smiled warmly and stepped closer to her, so that they were face to face and she could feel his warm breath, and he caught the smell of her incising oil that had been coated all over her body. Their faces were nearly touching as the two Zoras looked into each other's eyes, not daring to blink, and watching as though star struck. Misu loved the way princess Ruto put up a fight with practically everything he said or did, and he enjoyed how she would cause conflict but in a good sort of way that proved she had a mind of her own and a fiery untamable spirit.
As for Ruto, she began to sense Misu's look was changing, which had been from happiness to almost a sense of pleasure. Then she noticed his eyes almost appeared glazed over, and she knew exactly what that look meant. He wanted to...but no, not right now, she begged silently in her mind. They had missed that opportunity and it was too late now. Her fears were confirmed when she noticed his gold scales were nearly glowing, which were signs that he wanted to mate right then and there.
Misu quickly saw through Ruto and managed to snap out of what he almost thought he would have done. The male Zora shifted uncomfortably, and then turned away, quickly moving toward the water. The other Zoras watched them casually, but knew when they needed a moment of privacy to sort things out. Ruto felt embarrassed, because she hadn't intended to make him want her at that moment. It wasn't that she thought he should feel that way about her, in fact she was completely shocked and sort of upset, but she hid it as to not make him feel more awkward. She watched Misu for a moment, until he turned around and whispered quietly, his voice shaking slightly.
"I-I'm sorry, please forgive me, that wasn't an appropriate thing to do at a time like this..."
Ruto sighed, but knew it wasn't his fault. Many male Zoras who did not to bond with their chosen female on their wedding night experienced problems like that. The males would often experience sudden and uncontrollable impulses, at any given time, and already it was starting to occur in her husband. Ruto wasn't sure what to do about it, because she just didn't feel ready, and it was at her husband's expense. She watched, her thoughts overrun by turmoil, as he dove into the water and disappeared down the passageway. Ruto didn't say good-bye to him, because he seemed to feel as though he wasn't deserving of her speaking to him. Ruto secretly prayed he would return alive because even though they were forced to wed, after she got to know him better and actually love him, maybe she would bear him the son he wanted after all.