Disclaimer: I do not own the Legend of Zelda. Nintendo does. Your surprised?
Author's Note: I really have nothing to say but keep in mind that Link's adventure is taking place during the time that Garen was being held prisoner and fighting with Nabooru. All in the time of two days. And remember that Zora's Domain is immense like ten times is original size. Also some have been asking about the Staffs. No they will not take over the place of the swords. They are simply used for battling elemental foes. Thought I would add in a little Final Fantasy.
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Ocarina of Time: Rebirth
Chapter Nineteen: Kingdom on the River
During the time that Garen Sheikan and Malon Moonstar were going through their ordeal with Nabooru, Arena and the rest of the Gerudos, another hero slowly approached the river that was to the east of Hyrule. The Eye of Din seemed to cast much stronger heat in this area which was noticed by the rider on horse back as he reached the river which separated in a fork, he looked seeing no possible was to get the horse across, it looked like he would be going through this on foot once again.
The rider quickly dismounted and looked at his horse pointing her back to Lon Lon Ranch which was just over the fields "Epona get back to Malon. I'm not going to risk you getting injured. That is the last thing I need." the horse hesitated before turning around and galloping across the field in the same direction that it came. The rider wearing the black cloak watched before sighing clawing at the broach that kept it around his neck "I don't mind the look but it's to friggin hot around here!" he growled tossing it off. Link stood there in all his glory.
He checked over his equipment quickly, he had his Sword, shield, boomerang, slingshot and staff ready at a moments notice. He had taken time to stab the staff into the grounds of Hyrule field and had learned the Earth Crusher ability. He had learned of lightning, fire and earth. This left him with only four more to find: Water, Ice, Holy and Darkness. He had also visited the hall of records and checked something on the staffs. It was what he had to do to obtain the next powers on the staffs. He unrolled the scroll reading it...
Triforce Lighting- Allow the staff to be struck by a powerful lighting bolt and it will become charged with the power of the storms.
Wind Blaster- Allows the staff to be caught in a great twister. This allows one to strike with great force to create a great gust of wind.
Mountain Hellfire- Bath the staff in crimson lava from Hyrule's depths and it will acsess the ability to strike with the power of flame.
Goddess Tsunami- Place the staff in the waters of Hyrule's river and the staff will gain the ability to move the waters if need be.
Winter's Cruelty- Place the staff in extreme cold and it will gain the ability to freeze opponents with a single strike.
Earth Crusher- Stab the staff into the soils of Hyrule and it will gain the ability to strike with the power of a Titan.
Chimra's Spirit- Place the staff in a place of spiritual power. This is a powerful defense spell that will max out the users attributes.
Goddess's Blessing- Place the staff in the Temple of Light and allow it's sage to bless it to strike down the undead and heal the living.
Demon's Curse- Place the staff in a place where only the undead may walk. This will poison the very soul of a living opponent if it doesn't kill them at once.
The thought of the final enhancement gave Link the creeps but he doubted that he would ever have to use it. He placed the scroll in his backpack and started to move toward the river walking through the opening in the side of the rock wall. He kept his sword out as he knew that using the staff's lightning ability around an area like this would be a big mistake as he was sure to get wet. Either way he was going to need to save his spiritual energy which was used on the staff and it's powers as he knew he'd need it later on.
Link soon found himself walking along the river side and suddenly noticed a rather large brown feather resting on the ground, placing one hand on his hip he looked up to spot Kaepora Gaebora in the feathery flesh. The large owl spoke "Looks like you've been progressing well through this quest Link. You've done very well for yourself. Your already stronger and ready to get this over with." Link crossed his arms at this "Actually this is the end of my 'quest' as you call it. Once I get the Zora's stone. I get it to Zelda and go home. I'm tired of this." the owl sighed mentally having a feeling Link was dead wrong.
The owl extended a wing pointing upstream "The sleeping waterfall is the entrance to the Zora's Domain. Only those with the song of the Royal Family may enter. Speak to King Zora once you get there. And personal advice to you, don't ask about the queen. She died a while back and the King and the Princess are emotional about it." Link nodded, he couldn't really relate. He never knew his parents and couldn't really say how he felt about them. Kaepora nodded back to Link "I'll go and watch over Garen. You just get the stone, but I must warn you the risks and sacrifices you'll have to make can be high." Link nodded not caring, he just wanted to get it all over with.
The owl flew off and Link started down the river side. As he neared the middle of the pathway he found a man sitting there munching on a bag full of some strange beans. He looked at Link "Would you like to buy some magic beans?" he asked. Link was confused "Magic beans?" he asked. The man spoke "You plant them in the ground and they can at times produce vines, platforms or sometimes attract the lower class healing fairies." Link decided why not and bought ten of them costing him 100 rupees. The man guaranteed he wasn't going anywhere and he gave refunds. It wasn't like Link cared he got that money from fighting through a bunch of Stalchildren in the fields. Even the dead had riches.
He moved on when suddenly there was a splash and something hard slammed into his back sending him to the ground. His shield had blocked most of the blow though. He looked to see an Octorok, one of the more plentiful fiends in Hyrule. It jumped up and fired something from his nose "A rock?" Link asked himself before just dodging it, it shattered against the nearby wall. Link jumped into the air and bringing back his boomerang hurled it at the small enemy, the blade of the boomerang struck the Octorok in it's jelly like head tearing it open like a grape.
Link caught his weapon as the monster evaporated in to evil flames and slipped it into his belt. Suddenly several more appeared "Oh crap." Link said as he ran. Rocks exploded around him as he ran up the cliff. One struck his back again sending him to the ground, these rocks were decomposed by still painful. Suddenly he got an idea he stood and grabbed his staff extending it to it's six foot default. He dodged the next barrage of rocks and hurled it at the nearest one. It struck and glowed as it absorbed the water from the river, while in the process striking one of the Octoroks spraying the others with gore.
Link quickly pulled out his slingshot and fired at the others the Deku Seeds split right through the flying rocks killing the Octoroks on impact. Link did a quick victory pose before running down to recover his rod. He picked it up and swung it once remembering the name of the attack "Tsunami!" he shouted. The rod was suddenly surrounded by a dark blue aura. He swung it once and he felt the power he had over the water. He swung once and a wave washed hard down the river smashing up on the wall. He smiled knowing this would come in handy.
Smiling at his discovery he sheathed the rod then continued up the river. Along the way he ran into another one of the Gorons who had been trying to sell bombs and such there but the Zoras being related directly to most fish were very fearful of fire because of the effect it had on their bodies.
Link soon found the sleeping waterfall at the end of the river where the rocks seemed to make an arch which led right up to the waterfall. Link climbed over the rocks ignoring the bruises on his knees and stood on the arch. He looked down seeing the seal of the royal family, he nodded to himself knowing exactly what to do. He removed his ocarina from the sacred realm and brought it to his lips. He played out Zelda's Lullaby and the waterfall started to react.
There was a sudden rumble as the waterfall split right down the middle revealing an entrance to the large cave that was home to the aquatic people known as the Zoras. Link stepped back and jumped into the cave right as the waterfall closed. He smiled to himself as he looked back and brushed off his tunic. He then walked on into the cave where he eventually found light.
Link found himself in a gigantic chamber that seemed to be larger than the Forest Temple. A waterfall came off the side and a large tower in the middle seemed to lead into the palace that was connected to the palace. It was alot like Goron City minus the large pool of water at the bottom. Suddenly something that resembled a human approached him but it wasn't exactly human. They in general were all blue and in some areas of their body white, on theirs arms, legs and back they had large fins and the back of their head melted into what seemed to be a very long fish tail. They were completely unclothed but strangely no personal areas could be spotted, which made Link much more comfortable.
One of them spoke to him suddenly "Welcome to Zora's Domain. Seeing as how you got in you must be assistance from the Castle your King said he'd send." Link shook his head knowing he was no knight "No sorry. I'm just a friend of Zelda's." he said. The female Zora didn't show much surprise but noticed just how fit he was but noticed all the equipment he was hauling. She decided that she might as well "Excuse me lad but by chance have you seen a silver scale around here?" she asked.
Link looked up "A silver scale?" he asked. She nodded "Yes it is a special scale of our race that can greatly improve a Hylian's swimming ability. They are usually laced into our Zora Tunics which also allow the wearer to breath underwater." she noticed the impressed look from Link "But your far too young to wear one." Link crossed his arms at her babble "Would you kindly get to the point. I'm in a hurry. I don't mean to be rude." he said. The female Zora nodded as she extended her hand which held an glowing scale shaped object obviously one of the scales only this was gold.
She spoke "This is one of the, more powerful ones from our best swimmers. The silver ones are taken from average divers and the essence allows them to improve the aquatic ability of any race, even those Gorons. But recently we lost a number of the silver scales, thieves we believe. So if you see them could you please tell us. We're holding a reward." Link nodded saying it would be no problem. She nodded "Thank you. I'm Camile, I run the General Store here. If there is anything I can help you with just ask." she said walking away.
Link spoke up suddenly "Yeah. I'd like to speak with the King. But I need to get into the tower. What should I do?" he asked. She laughed "Don't worry. You see Hylians are often welcome as they are only given that song if they are trustworthy. The Princess Zelda is the judge of this and is a great judge of it. You should be able to just walk in." Link thanked her and she pointed to different areas of Zora's domain "On the south end is the lagoon and the entrance you just entered. The West and East are the residential and business areas, my shop is in the east. The North where you see that tower is the palace. Better go present yourself." she said walking off.
Link looked at the palace, a large staircase worked it's way up from the center of the lagoon about fifty feet below him, several Zora's were swimming around at this point. The palace was about a fifth the size of Hyrule Castle, but was very beautiful the way it was created with shimmering coral. He noticed the stairs down to the lagoon's side where he could reach the stairs to the palace without having to get wet. Link quickly did this nearly slipping several times on the wet stairs but eventually reached the stairs and ran up into the palace where the guards stopped him.
One of them looked at Link holding up his spear "Hold on there kid. Your free to enter but please turn over all of your weaponry first otherwise we can't allow you in." Link took his time to turn over his boomerang, staff, slingshot, bombs, dagger and shield. They allowed him to keep his blade as it was customary for Hylian officials to hold their blade at all times. Link walked in before turning to them "Oh and for your own good. Leave the staff alone." the guard nodded placing his weapons in the locker to his side.
Link was lead down the halls and into the throne room where he found something he really didn't expect. A Zora sat up on a large platform but he was easily ten times Link's size, which was mostly made up of his body which filled out. He wears a cape and a crown and seems to resemble a frog slightly, Link quickly pulled away careful not to stare. He didn't want to get thrown out just for being rude. He walked up the small stairs to stand before King Zora. He looked to see a number of other Zoras standing around all of them speaking in secret.
The King spoke "Can I help you lad?" he asked looking down at him, his voice was deep but still commanding. Link looked up standing straight "Sir. This concerns the Spiritual Stone of Water." he said. The King sighed "Yes I know it is missing as well. Obviously if it's owner is missing it would be missing as well. What of it?" he said. Link was now confused, he thought that he would have to talk the owner out of the stone just for a few days. Link scratched the back of his head "The owner is missing? Who is missing? Who is the owner."
Suddenly somebody spoke from the side not at all happy "Hurph. Your obviously weren't sent here to help with this problem." Link looked to his right to see a young Alpha Zora standing there wearing a cape and a look of seriousness on his face. The Zora approached Link grabbing him by the arm and pulling him off the platform where he crashed into the water soaked floor. Link went for his blade as a warning but the Zora's fin was suddenly against his neck, it had somehow hardened and become like a blade.
Link breathed hard and gulped as this Zora that couldn't have been any older than fifteen had him dead to rights. The Zora suddenly stood to his feet offering his hand to the green clad Hylian. Link was soon on his feet and the Zora spoke "Sorry but it isn't kind to speak of something that everybody in the domain knows. That the stone and it's owner is missing." Link straightened his now wet cloths not really minding. He spoke back brushing his tunic trying to get some moisture off "Actually I just got here and must speak to the owner of the stone on some matters from the Princess." he said hoping they would buy that he was a messenger.
The Zora nodded understanding and took his left hand away from his sword that rested at his side "Then I'm sorry again. My name is Ronto, Captain of the Zora Defense Force. I am also the Princesses guardian. She is the possessor of the Spiritual Stone of Water." Link nodded as he remembered Zelda telling him and Garen's crack about him knowing how to handle princesses. Link looked at him "I need to speak with her. It's urgent. Is there anywhere she would ever go?" Ronto shook his head with regret.
Ronto spoke "I'm very sorry. This is nothing personal. But she would never grant an audience to one such as yourself. But the only place she would go is Jabu-Jabu's Fountain." Ronto pointed to the doorway behind King Zora's throne. Link walked forward "Well then lets double check." Ronto suddenly grasp him by the shoulder "That would be a mistake. Only Zoras and those who have been summoned by Lord Jabu-Jabu first may enter. The punishment isn't forgotten easily." Link nodded.
He then asked who Jabu-Jabu was Ronto chuckled "You really don't know anything do you. Lord Jabu-Jabu is our guardian like your Deku Tree....oh sorry. I heard." Link raised a hand to him "It's alright. We'll find who did it." he said. Ronto nodded "He is basically our guardian and gives us advice. He is basically a gigantic whale that is the host to the mind of a God. Although still flesh and blood he does speak to us." Link nodded.
Captain Ronto then pointed out "You'd do best to leave. We are organizing a search party to look for her. Also we know she was wearing her mother's jewels." he motioned to a painting on the wall of the princess with the jewelry. Link memorized it and turned to walk "Thanks anyway. I'll return later." he started down the stairs clinching his fist "Darn it all." he murmured continuing down the stairs.
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Next Chapter: Search For A Princess
Link learns more about the Princess and goes on to find more clues. This eventually leads to Lake Hylia where he finds even more trouble before discovering the location of the princess.....and it won't be pleasant.
Author's Note: I really have nothing to say but keep in mind that Link's adventure is taking place during the time that Garen was being held prisoner and fighting with Nabooru. All in the time of two days. And remember that Zora's Domain is immense like ten times is original size. Also some have been asking about the Staffs. No they will not take over the place of the swords. They are simply used for battling elemental foes. Thought I would add in a little Final Fantasy.
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Ocarina of Time: Rebirth
Chapter Nineteen: Kingdom on the River
During the time that Garen Sheikan and Malon Moonstar were going through their ordeal with Nabooru, Arena and the rest of the Gerudos, another hero slowly approached the river that was to the east of Hyrule. The Eye of Din seemed to cast much stronger heat in this area which was noticed by the rider on horse back as he reached the river which separated in a fork, he looked seeing no possible was to get the horse across, it looked like he would be going through this on foot once again.
The rider quickly dismounted and looked at his horse pointing her back to Lon Lon Ranch which was just over the fields "Epona get back to Malon. I'm not going to risk you getting injured. That is the last thing I need." the horse hesitated before turning around and galloping across the field in the same direction that it came. The rider wearing the black cloak watched before sighing clawing at the broach that kept it around his neck "I don't mind the look but it's to friggin hot around here!" he growled tossing it off. Link stood there in all his glory.
He checked over his equipment quickly, he had his Sword, shield, boomerang, slingshot and staff ready at a moments notice. He had taken time to stab the staff into the grounds of Hyrule field and had learned the Earth Crusher ability. He had learned of lightning, fire and earth. This left him with only four more to find: Water, Ice, Holy and Darkness. He had also visited the hall of records and checked something on the staffs. It was what he had to do to obtain the next powers on the staffs. He unrolled the scroll reading it...
Triforce Lighting- Allow the staff to be struck by a powerful lighting bolt and it will become charged with the power of the storms.
Wind Blaster- Allows the staff to be caught in a great twister. This allows one to strike with great force to create a great gust of wind.
Mountain Hellfire- Bath the staff in crimson lava from Hyrule's depths and it will acsess the ability to strike with the power of flame.
Goddess Tsunami- Place the staff in the waters of Hyrule's river and the staff will gain the ability to move the waters if need be.
Winter's Cruelty- Place the staff in extreme cold and it will gain the ability to freeze opponents with a single strike.
Earth Crusher- Stab the staff into the soils of Hyrule and it will gain the ability to strike with the power of a Titan.
Chimra's Spirit- Place the staff in a place of spiritual power. This is a powerful defense spell that will max out the users attributes.
Goddess's Blessing- Place the staff in the Temple of Light and allow it's sage to bless it to strike down the undead and heal the living.
Demon's Curse- Place the staff in a place where only the undead may walk. This will poison the very soul of a living opponent if it doesn't kill them at once.
The thought of the final enhancement gave Link the creeps but he doubted that he would ever have to use it. He placed the scroll in his backpack and started to move toward the river walking through the opening in the side of the rock wall. He kept his sword out as he knew that using the staff's lightning ability around an area like this would be a big mistake as he was sure to get wet. Either way he was going to need to save his spiritual energy which was used on the staff and it's powers as he knew he'd need it later on.
Link soon found himself walking along the river side and suddenly noticed a rather large brown feather resting on the ground, placing one hand on his hip he looked up to spot Kaepora Gaebora in the feathery flesh. The large owl spoke "Looks like you've been progressing well through this quest Link. You've done very well for yourself. Your already stronger and ready to get this over with." Link crossed his arms at this "Actually this is the end of my 'quest' as you call it. Once I get the Zora's stone. I get it to Zelda and go home. I'm tired of this." the owl sighed mentally having a feeling Link was dead wrong.
The owl extended a wing pointing upstream "The sleeping waterfall is the entrance to the Zora's Domain. Only those with the song of the Royal Family may enter. Speak to King Zora once you get there. And personal advice to you, don't ask about the queen. She died a while back and the King and the Princess are emotional about it." Link nodded, he couldn't really relate. He never knew his parents and couldn't really say how he felt about them. Kaepora nodded back to Link "I'll go and watch over Garen. You just get the stone, but I must warn you the risks and sacrifices you'll have to make can be high." Link nodded not caring, he just wanted to get it all over with.
The owl flew off and Link started down the river side. As he neared the middle of the pathway he found a man sitting there munching on a bag full of some strange beans. He looked at Link "Would you like to buy some magic beans?" he asked. Link was confused "Magic beans?" he asked. The man spoke "You plant them in the ground and they can at times produce vines, platforms or sometimes attract the lower class healing fairies." Link decided why not and bought ten of them costing him 100 rupees. The man guaranteed he wasn't going anywhere and he gave refunds. It wasn't like Link cared he got that money from fighting through a bunch of Stalchildren in the fields. Even the dead had riches.
He moved on when suddenly there was a splash and something hard slammed into his back sending him to the ground. His shield had blocked most of the blow though. He looked to see an Octorok, one of the more plentiful fiends in Hyrule. It jumped up and fired something from his nose "A rock?" Link asked himself before just dodging it, it shattered against the nearby wall. Link jumped into the air and bringing back his boomerang hurled it at the small enemy, the blade of the boomerang struck the Octorok in it's jelly like head tearing it open like a grape.
Link caught his weapon as the monster evaporated in to evil flames and slipped it into his belt. Suddenly several more appeared "Oh crap." Link said as he ran. Rocks exploded around him as he ran up the cliff. One struck his back again sending him to the ground, these rocks were decomposed by still painful. Suddenly he got an idea he stood and grabbed his staff extending it to it's six foot default. He dodged the next barrage of rocks and hurled it at the nearest one. It struck and glowed as it absorbed the water from the river, while in the process striking one of the Octoroks spraying the others with gore.
Link quickly pulled out his slingshot and fired at the others the Deku Seeds split right through the flying rocks killing the Octoroks on impact. Link did a quick victory pose before running down to recover his rod. He picked it up and swung it once remembering the name of the attack "Tsunami!" he shouted. The rod was suddenly surrounded by a dark blue aura. He swung it once and he felt the power he had over the water. He swung once and a wave washed hard down the river smashing up on the wall. He smiled knowing this would come in handy.
Smiling at his discovery he sheathed the rod then continued up the river. Along the way he ran into another one of the Gorons who had been trying to sell bombs and such there but the Zoras being related directly to most fish were very fearful of fire because of the effect it had on their bodies.
Link soon found the sleeping waterfall at the end of the river where the rocks seemed to make an arch which led right up to the waterfall. Link climbed over the rocks ignoring the bruises on his knees and stood on the arch. He looked down seeing the seal of the royal family, he nodded to himself knowing exactly what to do. He removed his ocarina from the sacred realm and brought it to his lips. He played out Zelda's Lullaby and the waterfall started to react.
There was a sudden rumble as the waterfall split right down the middle revealing an entrance to the large cave that was home to the aquatic people known as the Zoras. Link stepped back and jumped into the cave right as the waterfall closed. He smiled to himself as he looked back and brushed off his tunic. He then walked on into the cave where he eventually found light.
Link found himself in a gigantic chamber that seemed to be larger than the Forest Temple. A waterfall came off the side and a large tower in the middle seemed to lead into the palace that was connected to the palace. It was alot like Goron City minus the large pool of water at the bottom. Suddenly something that resembled a human approached him but it wasn't exactly human. They in general were all blue and in some areas of their body white, on theirs arms, legs and back they had large fins and the back of their head melted into what seemed to be a very long fish tail. They were completely unclothed but strangely no personal areas could be spotted, which made Link much more comfortable.
One of them spoke to him suddenly "Welcome to Zora's Domain. Seeing as how you got in you must be assistance from the Castle your King said he'd send." Link shook his head knowing he was no knight "No sorry. I'm just a friend of Zelda's." he said. The female Zora didn't show much surprise but noticed just how fit he was but noticed all the equipment he was hauling. She decided that she might as well "Excuse me lad but by chance have you seen a silver scale around here?" she asked.
Link looked up "A silver scale?" he asked. She nodded "Yes it is a special scale of our race that can greatly improve a Hylian's swimming ability. They are usually laced into our Zora Tunics which also allow the wearer to breath underwater." she noticed the impressed look from Link "But your far too young to wear one." Link crossed his arms at her babble "Would you kindly get to the point. I'm in a hurry. I don't mean to be rude." he said. The female Zora nodded as she extended her hand which held an glowing scale shaped object obviously one of the scales only this was gold.
She spoke "This is one of the, more powerful ones from our best swimmers. The silver ones are taken from average divers and the essence allows them to improve the aquatic ability of any race, even those Gorons. But recently we lost a number of the silver scales, thieves we believe. So if you see them could you please tell us. We're holding a reward." Link nodded saying it would be no problem. She nodded "Thank you. I'm Camile, I run the General Store here. If there is anything I can help you with just ask." she said walking away.
Link spoke up suddenly "Yeah. I'd like to speak with the King. But I need to get into the tower. What should I do?" he asked. She laughed "Don't worry. You see Hylians are often welcome as they are only given that song if they are trustworthy. The Princess Zelda is the judge of this and is a great judge of it. You should be able to just walk in." Link thanked her and she pointed to different areas of Zora's domain "On the south end is the lagoon and the entrance you just entered. The West and East are the residential and business areas, my shop is in the east. The North where you see that tower is the palace. Better go present yourself." she said walking off.
Link looked at the palace, a large staircase worked it's way up from the center of the lagoon about fifty feet below him, several Zora's were swimming around at this point. The palace was about a fifth the size of Hyrule Castle, but was very beautiful the way it was created with shimmering coral. He noticed the stairs down to the lagoon's side where he could reach the stairs to the palace without having to get wet. Link quickly did this nearly slipping several times on the wet stairs but eventually reached the stairs and ran up into the palace where the guards stopped him.
One of them looked at Link holding up his spear "Hold on there kid. Your free to enter but please turn over all of your weaponry first otherwise we can't allow you in." Link took his time to turn over his boomerang, staff, slingshot, bombs, dagger and shield. They allowed him to keep his blade as it was customary for Hylian officials to hold their blade at all times. Link walked in before turning to them "Oh and for your own good. Leave the staff alone." the guard nodded placing his weapons in the locker to his side.
Link was lead down the halls and into the throne room where he found something he really didn't expect. A Zora sat up on a large platform but he was easily ten times Link's size, which was mostly made up of his body which filled out. He wears a cape and a crown and seems to resemble a frog slightly, Link quickly pulled away careful not to stare. He didn't want to get thrown out just for being rude. He walked up the small stairs to stand before King Zora. He looked to see a number of other Zoras standing around all of them speaking in secret.
The King spoke "Can I help you lad?" he asked looking down at him, his voice was deep but still commanding. Link looked up standing straight "Sir. This concerns the Spiritual Stone of Water." he said. The King sighed "Yes I know it is missing as well. Obviously if it's owner is missing it would be missing as well. What of it?" he said. Link was now confused, he thought that he would have to talk the owner out of the stone just for a few days. Link scratched the back of his head "The owner is missing? Who is missing? Who is the owner."
Suddenly somebody spoke from the side not at all happy "Hurph. Your obviously weren't sent here to help with this problem." Link looked to his right to see a young Alpha Zora standing there wearing a cape and a look of seriousness on his face. The Zora approached Link grabbing him by the arm and pulling him off the platform where he crashed into the water soaked floor. Link went for his blade as a warning but the Zora's fin was suddenly against his neck, it had somehow hardened and become like a blade.
Link breathed hard and gulped as this Zora that couldn't have been any older than fifteen had him dead to rights. The Zora suddenly stood to his feet offering his hand to the green clad Hylian. Link was soon on his feet and the Zora spoke "Sorry but it isn't kind to speak of something that everybody in the domain knows. That the stone and it's owner is missing." Link straightened his now wet cloths not really minding. He spoke back brushing his tunic trying to get some moisture off "Actually I just got here and must speak to the owner of the stone on some matters from the Princess." he said hoping they would buy that he was a messenger.
The Zora nodded understanding and took his left hand away from his sword that rested at his side "Then I'm sorry again. My name is Ronto, Captain of the Zora Defense Force. I am also the Princesses guardian. She is the possessor of the Spiritual Stone of Water." Link nodded as he remembered Zelda telling him and Garen's crack about him knowing how to handle princesses. Link looked at him "I need to speak with her. It's urgent. Is there anywhere she would ever go?" Ronto shook his head with regret.
Ronto spoke "I'm very sorry. This is nothing personal. But she would never grant an audience to one such as yourself. But the only place she would go is Jabu-Jabu's Fountain." Ronto pointed to the doorway behind King Zora's throne. Link walked forward "Well then lets double check." Ronto suddenly grasp him by the shoulder "That would be a mistake. Only Zoras and those who have been summoned by Lord Jabu-Jabu first may enter. The punishment isn't forgotten easily." Link nodded.
He then asked who Jabu-Jabu was Ronto chuckled "You really don't know anything do you. Lord Jabu-Jabu is our guardian like your Deku Tree....oh sorry. I heard." Link raised a hand to him "It's alright. We'll find who did it." he said. Ronto nodded "He is basically our guardian and gives us advice. He is basically a gigantic whale that is the host to the mind of a God. Although still flesh and blood he does speak to us." Link nodded.
Captain Ronto then pointed out "You'd do best to leave. We are organizing a search party to look for her. Also we know she was wearing her mother's jewels." he motioned to a painting on the wall of the princess with the jewelry. Link memorized it and turned to walk "Thanks anyway. I'll return later." he started down the stairs clinching his fist "Darn it all." he murmured continuing down the stairs.
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Next Chapter: Search For A Princess
Link learns more about the Princess and goes on to find more clues. This eventually leads to Lake Hylia where he finds even more trouble before discovering the location of the princess.....and it won't be pleasant.