1Early the next morning, Saya left Goron City for real. The only ones to see her off were Link, Kirri, Muri, Tarik, Colo, and Zane. Kaala nosed each of the pups. Now, be good. Always do as your walking rocks say. Never bite. Defend your walking rocks well.

Yes, Kaala! Came the answering chorus of howls. Tail-wiggle. Excitement.

Saya smiled as she walked down a dusty mountain path. Link had told her it looped around Kakariko, so she wouldn't have to worry about Kaala's safety in that veritable den of Wolfos haters. A definite plus.

"Well, Navi. Did I do the right thing, letting the Gorons keep those Wolfos cubs? I mean, they were going to die if we didn't do anything."

"I don't know for sure, Saya, but I'm leaning towards yes," the fairy replied, "You have provided the Gorons with true friends and loyal defenders. Although, I can't say the Dodongos will be to pleased. We don't know if that's a Kaala thing, or if it's a trait of all Wolfoses."

Saya pulled her mouth to one side. "Hadn't thought about that. Oops. Oh well. Dodongos breed like crazy, though, don't they?"

"Yes, well, let's just hope those cubs don't develop a taste for Dodongos like our friend Kaala did."

Saya glanced around at the narrow brook that ran past Hyrule Castle. She smiled to herself. Life was good with a White Wolfos at your side, and a father who might soon be living in your shadow instead of you in his. So good. "Any plans on where to go next, Navi?" she asked.

"Yes, actually. I thought we might pay the Zoras a visit. We are quite close to their river, you know."

Saya's reaction was not what Navi expected. The small child jumped into the air. Kaala yipped with shock, and back-flipped away. When Navi saw Saya's face, it had paled. The blue eyes were wide.

"Th-the... Zoras?" she stammered, "You...you mean the...fish-people, Navi?"

Navi glowed orange with surprise for a moment before returning to her normal color. "What's the matter, Saya? Are you afraid of deep water like Malon is? You needn't be; the Zoras won't let you drown." She watched as Saya faced her back to her, shivering. Kaala came running back and stood protectively over the girl.

Dandi...Kaala growled menacingly, Look what you did to the green Wolfos! Tell her you're sorry. Ears-back. Loud-growl.

I'm not sure what I did, Kaala. But I'll talk to her.

Navi flew closer. "I'm sorry I scared you, Saya. I didn't mean it. Are you willing to tell me what I said that set you off like this?"

"Mm m'fraid mm fif..." Saya muttered into Kaala's pelt.

"Sorry?"

Saya pulled her face out. Some of her color had returned. "You remember, Navi...When I was five?"

Of course Navi remembered. All too well. She knew exactly what she had done now. But she wanted to hear it from Saya herself. "No, I don't. What?"

"We were pretty far back in the Lost Woods, you, dad, and me. I...I caught that fish, remember? And dad was so proud... 'Oh, this is Saya's fish, she was the one who caught it.' And we got home...and when I ate it...Navi, I was so scared! I couldn't breathe! You remember, don't you?" The girl shivered, obviously tormented by this memory.

"I do now," Navi replied soothingly, "You're allergic to fish. But it's only when you eat them that it happens... and I doubt you'll eat a Zora."

Saya didn't seem to find the last phrase funny. Navi wondered if she had taken the whole 'let-Saya-tell-it-to-me-herself,' thing too far. "But they eat fish, Navi!"

"So just tell them that you can't. They'll understand and respect that. Besides, I hear you and the Zoras' princess have quite a few things in common."

Saya stood up slowly, stroking her Wolfos lovingly. "All right," she declared with a smile, "I'll go! I just hope they appreciate Kaala like the Gorons did."

"The Gorons liked Kaala not only because of her deeds and her actions, but also because the rumors of Wolfoses as killers never spread to them. And her name."

"'Precious one.' Yeah, I know. They thought she was like my baby, and they respected that. I'll miss them."

"You'll see them again, no doubt. In the mean time, let's get going. We might make Zoras' Domain before sunset!"

"I heard that!" Saya whooped as she sped away, followed closely by Navi and Kaala.