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Chapter 4
Mipha POV
Once I entered Vah Ruta, I attempted to communicate with her. The Divine Beasts don't necessarily "talk", but once I established my connection with Ruta, I can feel what she feels. But for whatever reason, I still couldn't feel anything. As I walked through my Divine Beast, an ominous feeling filled the air. Inside, it was abnormally cold, and I felt as if something was watching me.
As I arrive at the upper part of Ruta, I look out towards Central Hyrule, and true to what Muzu said, it's not looking good. Fire and smoke can be seen in the distance and Hyrule Castle itself looks unrecognizable. To think, a single entity could be capable of…this. I then am reminded of Link and Zelda.
They're going to be in the heart of that, all alone. And Revali will have to fly over all of Hyrule just to get to his Divine Beast. What if they don't make it? What if Link is-
I snap out of my thoughts,
Remember your mission Mipha
I refocus and call out to Ruta with my mind, willing her towards a nearby mountain so that we may have a better shot at Ganon, but it's as if Ruta herself is fighting against me. I try with all the willpower in my body, but alas, my Divine Beast remains immobile.
Well, that's strange. I can feel Ruta's presence now, but something is different about it. Perhaps I should go to the main control unit, and try and operate Ruta manually.
With that thought, I head toward the main control unit. As I'm walking, I try to sense if I have received any messages from the other Divine Beasts. It's unlikely that Urbosa or Revali had arrived at theirs yet, but Daruk should be moments away from his. It does not seem as if I have received anything. But as I approach the main room, I can hear Ruta calling out to me now. She sounds upset and frantic, but I can't discern any meaning from her message.
Once I entered the main control unit room, a large open space with water that could be raised and lowered at command, I approached the unit itself. Nothing seemed to be amiss, but the ominous feeling I had before had only grown more severe.
Find your Courage Mipha, you have a job to do
Hesitantly, I place my hand on the pedestal, and once again try to reach out to Ruta. And suddenly I'm able to understand what Ruta was trying to tell me. It was one word.
RUN
In shock, I pull away from the pedestal, and as soon as I do, a plume of black and rouge smoke swirls around it. I recognize this smoke as something akin to a substance Princess Zelda once showed me.
Malice
I turn around to face the exit, but something is forming in front of it. The first thing that catches my attention is its weapon. It is a long spear-like rod made of pure blue energy. Not unlike some of the Sheikah tech I've seen around Hyrule Castle. Its body is unlike any monster I've ever seen. It doesn't seem to have legs and appears to hover in place. Its entire form is speckled with what appears to be some kind of armour, and the parts of its body that are exposed are made of pure malice.
Its…face is the most haunting thing about it. It has red hair and a single glowing blue eye in the center of its head. No mouth or ears or anything that looks even slightly normal.
It cocks its head back, and despite lacking a mouth, lets out a horrifying shriek and then focuses its attention on me.
I instantly pull out my spear and assume a defensive stance. I had no idea what this thing was, but it certainly wasn't friendly.
It pulls its spear back, and then stabs forward in my direction, I barely manage to sidestep to miss it.
It's fast, and its reach is unbelievable
It continues its attack with vicious ferocity, sometimes with stabs, sometimes with swipes. I'm able to dodge most of his attacks, but it is giving me no opening for a counterattack. It does not speak or make any noises besides grunts and from its appearance, it must have been sent by Ganon. No doubt to stop me from piloting Ruta to aid Link.
Wait. Does that mean that there is one of these…things at the other Divine Beasts? I must warn the other Champions!
With that thought, I will Ruta to begin sending out an SOS to the other Divine Beasts, and whatever else may be listening. Unfortunately, this action momentarily distracts me, which gives the creature enough time to advance on its own. It stabs at me once again, but this time I'm too slow. It manages to make a deep gash in my right shoulder. I cry out in pain and nearly drop to my knees. I look up and see the monster staring right at me. It lets out a guttural sound, almost akin to a laugh. I feel anger bubble up inside me, but I'm too weak to do anything.
I can feel blood seeping out of my wound, my arm feels as if it's on fire, and my Lightscale Trident feels heavy in my hands.
The creature reels its hand back as if it's about to slash across the entire room. Even if I dodge this attack, this thing won't stop.
I can't beat this thing, not like this.
I can heal my wound easily enough, but I would need at least 10 seconds. My mind is racing, trying to think of an escape plan.
It's blocking the exit, and it's faster than me. No way I can beat it on foot, if only I were in water…
That's it! I call out to Ruta, asking her for her help. I can now hear Ruta clearly, and she is in pain.
I'm sorry Ruta, you tried to warn me. But now I need your help, so please lend me your strength.
The creature is moments away from cleaving me in half, but at the very last moment, I feel it, Ruta's power returning to me.
Before the creature can attack me, I'll flood the room with water. This obviously catches the thing off guard, and with the beast distracted, I swim out the exit.
I make it to one of the outer parts of the Divine Beast, and make my way to the upper level. I sit in a small, well-hidden crevice, and begin to heal myself.
As the pain in my shoulder begins to subside, I take stock of my current situation.
I signal Ruta to send out another SOS signal, but as soon as I do, I feel another message ringing out. The only difference is it seems to be coming from something inside the Ruta, as opposed to Ruta herself. Well, regardless, I can't afford to worry about that now. The SOS is a gamble, as the chances of one of the Champions or anybody else hearing it are low, and even if they did, they each have their own battles to fight. This means that I'll have to find a way to deal with this thing myself.
Perhaps I could get Ruta to raise her trunk, so that way the whole interior is flooded with water. I begin trying to reach out to Ruta again, but this time, the pain Ruta is in is even more apparent.
Ruta! What is happening? What is wrong with you?
Ruta tries to respond, but it's as if something is messing with the signal. But that shouldn't be possible. I and Ruta are bonded at the soul, nothing should be able to come between that bond.
But as I look around, I see that the air seems to be filled with what seems to be some sort of red flakes. The scent of malice is in the air, and even the water I swam in before felt...wrong somehow. It's almost as if someone is poisoning Vah Ruta.
Wait, not someone, something. That thing must be responsible for what's happening to Vah Ruta. It must be trying to assert control over my Divine Beast, which it can only truly accomplish if I'm-
It feels as if a cold hand is wrapping its fingers around my heart. This thing was sent by Ganon to kill me. If it succeeds and takes Vah Ruta for itself, then our plan to defeat Ganon will be lost. Who knows what Ganon could do with Divine Beats under his control? He could force Ruta to fire on Hyrule, on Zora's Domain!
I have to defeat this thing, but how? I barely lasted 2 minutes against it before. But if I don't do something, then this war is lost, Ganon will win, and Link will be-
I force myself to find some courage and stand up.
No! I will not fail! Link needs me. Ruta needs me. Hyrule needs me! I will defeat this monstrosity…or die trying.
And that's chapter 4! This is my first time writing a fight scene, so please bear with me. You might have to wait a bit longer for the next few chapters, but regardless thank you for making it this far! As always, I strongly urge you to leave reviews, as any and all thoughts are appreciated!
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