Chapter 2: Rito Protection

Revali

If my jaw could somehow detach, it would have been on the floor. King Dorapheon looked at his daughter in shock as she stood straight with resolve before him. Sidon looked at her like she had grown two heads. Finally, the Zora king spoke.

"Are you certain Mipha? You really want to call of your engagement to Link?"

"Yes Father, I am." she said, "While I still have feelings for him, he has feelings for someone else, and I consider it unfair that I take the freedom from him to pursue these feelings at this time."

Dorapheon nodded, still a bit shocked, "Very well, if that is your choice."

He then tried to change the subject.

"I must say though, I am curious to as you are here alive, now."

"Well, you see father I don't really…" Mipha started.

"I can answer that your majesty." I interrupted.

And so I explained everything as I remembered it from after retaking Hyrule Castle to Ganon's fall, the sealing, and the use of the Triforce to resurrect the champions. All three of the Zora royalty listened intently as I spun the true story into an extravagant tale whilst preserving its truth.

When I was finished, the king finally spoke. "So you think that the other Champions are alive as well?"

I scoffed. "Your majesty, with all due respect, I don't think, I know. I saw the energy that revived them myself. It's just that I think it would be best if my brother was awake before we went to go see the rest of them."

The massive Zora leaned back in his Chair, "I see."

Mipha spoke up.

"May I ask if there Is there any way I can be of assistance as we recover our fellow Champions?"

"I imagine there would be, but I'm not the one to ask, Link is the one that typically leads these quests, even sometimes at least trying to give commands to Princess Zelda to continue to keep her safe. However, he might allow you to come as he's become a lot more open to outside help with his duties. But I would also recommend that you ask your father as well, as any promise of coming back alive might become a lie through no fault of your own due to the nature of this task."

Mipha turned to her father expectantly after I finished. He pondered what I had just said before nodding.

"Champion Revali has a point Mipha. Nevertheless, I know better than to go against you and your duty as a Champion. That being said, I lost you once Mipha, I'm not sure I can do it again. I realize that Link will be there on this journey, but he will not always be there to protect you as his main duty is to Princess Zelda. Given the danger, I refuse to allow you to go without someone to protect you until you return."

"I'll do it your majesty."

Wait a minute! Did I really just say that? I stood up straight and said nothing, hoping that they wouldn't notice my nerves. The king pondered what has just happened.

"Well Mipha, it appears you have a volunteer for your bodyguard. The question is, do you trust him with your life?"

I stood at attention avoiding eye contact with Mipha as she pondered her decision. At least a minute passed in silence. Forcing myself to relax, I turned to make eye contact with the Zora Princess. Her eyes were uncertain, scared almost. She didn't know me very well and my attitude toward Link and the other Champions surely disturbed her. But when my eyes met her, she calmed down a bit. I don't know what it was but something about my gaze or appearance made her feel safe. She turned to her father.

"I trust him."

"Then its decided, from this moment on to until you return from this quest for the other Champions, Revali will always be nearby."

He turned to me with a gaze that made me feel small. "Her safety is in your hands now, Master Revali. Anything that happens to her is now your responsibility, understood?"

I nodded once in confirmation.

"Dismissed."

With that, we both bowed and left the throne room.

I accompanied Mipha back to the still unconscious Link as the Zora Princess immediately went to work healing him again. After a few minutes, Zelda finally spoke.

"Any idea when he'll wake up?"

Mipha shook her head.

"I've done all I could to speed up the recovery, but it's up to him now."

"He'll be alright though, won't he?"

"Yes, he will."

Suddenly, The Master Sword started flashing and chiming rapidly causing all three of us to look down at it. I tried to listen for a voice among those chimes as it was true that it was trying to communicate but I couldn't make anything out except the fact that it seemed to be almost in distress, if a sword can be in distress that is. Without a second thought, I drew my own sword from its scabbard, not knowing where the threat was, therefore being more cautious than anything. Unexpectedly, a bunch of black dagger-like, I-don't-know-what-they-ares lanced straight down toward Link's unconscious body at least until I swiped them out of the way.

"Well now, what have we here?"

I turned to see someone rather odd, he was wearing a red cape but that was the only clothes he had on, but his body didn't seem to need clothes as patterns were etched across it in distinct diamond shapes. His flesh was the most unnerving as I had never seen a Hylian or anything for that matter that had flesh that sickly white despite the rest of his body being like that of a Hylian.

"Someone trying to protect the fallen hero? How charming."

"Not one step closer, freak-show." I said.

"And who are you to command a Demon Lord?"

"It's not my fault you've been roosting under a rock for the past century. All you need to know is that I'm his brother, and while I still draw breath, you won't be laying a finger on him or either of the Princesses."

He laughed.

"You actually think you have a chance against me?"

He stood there with open arms.

"Very well, give it your best shot."

I found this a little off-putting, what did he know that I didn't?

"Let's see what you're made of you overgrown Cucco."

He was trying to rile me up, but why?

Suddenly, snapped his fingers and he was gone. Offput, I began looking around wildly. Suddenly I heard Mipha scream.

"Look out!"

I turned to see that he was suddenly right behind me, acting in the best defense I knew how, with a grunt and yell I swung my Feathered edge at him with all my might, only for him to catch it in two of his fingers.

"I saw that one coming a mile away, bird. Whoever trained you did not do very well."

I tried to free my sword but he held it firm then to my surprise plucked it right out of my hand. He transferred his grip to wielding it, examining it.

"What a peculiar blade. Oh well, I'm sure it will fillet birds just the same."

He pointed it at me in a mocking and yet threatening matter. What could I do? I was out of arrows, not that there was any time to draw one anyways, and besides my bows I was unarmed. So I just stood there, trying to be brave as I awaited my inevitable demise. That was before a cry of effort split the air followed by the arc of a glowing blue blade that split me from my opponent. I smirked. Whoever this guy was, he was in trouble now. For the Hero of Hyrule was once more awake, Master Sword in hand.