Chapter 4: It's Dangerous to Go Alone

Link

We made our way to Rito Village to see Kass, as while Revali and Mipha were a little less certain, I was sure he knew of the 3 blades and maybe even the Champion's songs. Turns out he did know about the three blades otherwise known as The Lokomo Sword, Phantom Sword, and Four Sword and where they could be hidden according to how and where they were used. But the Champions were surprisingly another matter.

"I'm sorry Link, but my teacher said nothing of the sort about any songs regarding the Champions, other than the songs that were part of the Ballad that I studied. Perhaps those songs could help you come closer to finding the songs you need."

I shrugged.

"Worth a shot."

"Very Well, without further ado, this is the Song for Revali, your brother."

He played the victorious and prideful, yet vulnerable music on his accordion, as he did, the Ocarina grew warm in my hand. I looked down at it, could it be? I put the instrument to my beak and played the second measure perfectly, feeling the energy from the magic instrument as I joined him in a duet. I was awestruck as Revali's Song came to an end.

"That was it."

"I beg your pardon?"

"Do Mipha's next please!"

He did so, and then we did Daruks, and Finally Urbosa's. I was Speechless.

"Is something wrong?"

I quickly explained that those songs were the Champions' songs and thanked him profusely. With a nod of confirmation toward Zelda who had been watching this whole encounter, we headed back to Teba's house where I had left Mipha and Revali. I was shocked to see Mipha lying in bed being dabbed with a wet cloth by Saki as if sick. She was fine a few minutes ago!

"What happened?" I said to Revali, kneeling next to him, as she sat as her beside.

"I don't know. She was fine a minute ago and then suddenly collapsed. It wasn't me I assure you!"

"I know, I'm just…"

I was interrupted when a Hawk's shriek split the air accompanied by Revali crying out in pain, grasping his chest, hunching over and breathing heavily.

"Revali!"

He looked up, "Medoh's in pain."

I looked up into the sky to see what he meant, as usual Vah Medoh was circling the village, its constant blue lights glowing and acting as a guardian of Rito Village and Hyrule. Though those blue lights still glowed, there was something on the Divine Beast that was out of place and terrifying to see again. It was Malice, swirling around Vah Medoh as if it was an amorphous entity trying to consume it. I looked back at Mipha who was barely conscious on the bed. My look of shock quickly hardened to anger. I knew what was happening here and there was no way I was going to allow it to happen again. Not this time, Ganon, Ghirahim, whoever you are! Without a word I turned toward the exit.

Revali stood up, "Hey! Where are you going!?"

"Vah Ruta, the Divine Beasts are under attack."

"What? Again!?" Zelda said.

Revali Grabbed his bow, "Then I'm coming with."

"No, you're not." I said, "You need to stay with Mipha. I know a promise of protection when I see one."

"I'll bring her along; she might be able to help."

"When she's already half dead!?"

"I'm coming too," Zelda said.

"No, you're not!"

"Listen, I may not be of much use on the battlefield but there must be something I could do to help!"

"We are coming whether you like it or not, hero!" Revali said.

We all stood there, no side wanting to yield to the other. Didn't they understand how dangerous it was!?

Suddenly, I was caught up in a memory, which was strange, because it wasn't mine. Then another, and another, as scenes of a blue skinned-being that spoke with the same voice of the Master Sword, A talking hat, not one but two fairies, both the same and yet different in their own ways. A short, gray and black skinned being with orange hair, a red talking boat, a mostly Hylian rito girl, among others. I finally began to realize what this was, it was my former lives and the people who accompanied them on their quests, and to be honest, I was quite surprised how many of them had a guide or friend to help them on their quests. The last memories were the most important of all as they were truly mine, I saw Urbosa, Mipha, Daruk, Revali…, Zelda…, Riju…, Sidon…, Yunobo…, Teba… Then everything went white as I saw The Hero of Twilight in his Wolf Form. He looked at me, his blue eyes locking with mine.

"It's Dangerous to go alone Link," I once more saw the Champions, both the ones from before and after the Calamity. "Take them with you."

"Link! Link!"

Teba's voice pulled me back to reality as I returned to consciousness. Teba, Zelda, Saki, and Revali were leaning over me as I had apparently fainted when I started to have my vision.

"Are you alright?"

I groaned and sat up, "How long was I out?"

"About a minute."

"Good, because time is of the essence."

I turned to the 3 of them. As my ancestor's final message in the vision sunk in, I realized I had something that most of the heroes before me didn't have, I had a team, and could use that to my advantage.

"You want to help? Ok, here's how we're going to do it."

"Sorry Saki, but as the Divine Beasts are involved, I need Teba's assistance."

She looked like she was about to protest, but instead nodded in sorrowful understanding. I turned to Teba.

"Teba, I am trusting you to protect Zelda in my absence. I would recommend you do not betray that trust." My eyes narrowed, "Or I will inflict any harm that she received on you a hundred-fold, understood!?"

Teba tried to remain resolute even though Revali, Zelda, Mipha, and even Saki were shocked by my sudden change in tone and attitude toward Teba.

Teba's gaze met mine, he was clearly in "Rito Warrior" mode,

"Understood, Master Link."

I turned to Zelda.

"You can help, but you're not heading to Vah Ruta, 2 triforce pieces that close together is dangerous enough, you'll heading to Goron City to find Yunobo and retake Vah Naboris. I'll meet you there when I'm done at Ruta. Once we are done with Rudania, Daruk will hopefully come with us to take Vah Naboris with Riju's help. During that time Teba, you will be returning to Rito Village to help Revali prepare to take back Vah Medoh. After Vah Naboris, we will all return to Rito Village, after which Revali, Teba, Mipha, and I will take back Vah Medoh."

I turned to Revali, "You're bringing Mipha back to Zora's Domain with me. Once ther,e we will ally with Sidon to take back Vah Ruta. Then you will take Mipha back to the village. Remember that her life is in your hands, is that clear?"

Revali thought about it before nodding in confirmation.

"Good, lets fly." I said.

With that, we all took off to our respective locations.

We arrived at Zora's Domain and flew straight to the throne room.

"Your Majesty!" I said.

"Link!" King Dorapheon said, "Is there something wrong?"

Mipha groaned from Revali's back, "Father?"

"Mipha!?"

"I can vouch that Revali did nothing to hurt her, your majesty," I said, "It was Ganon, or perhaps it would be better to say his servant, The Divine Beasts are once more under attack and we need Sidon's help."

The Zora King nodded and had one of his servants fetch Sidon as Revali, a healer summoned by the king, and I tried to keep Mipha conscious and more importantly, alive.

Sidon came running. "I came as quick as I could father, and it would be my pleasure to help once more free Vah Ruta."

"Sidon?" Mipha called out weakly.

Sidon turned to see his sister all-but-passed out on the floor something came over him that I had never seen before, his yellow eyes widened in shock as he watched us working to try and keep the fallen champion responsive.

"Sister?"

I quickly explained what was happening, before going back to her, at this point I was wondering what, if anything, would be able to save the Zora Champion. Sidon closed his eyes, as he grit his teeth in pain, bowing his head. He finally opened his eyes as his grimace of pain twisted into a snarl. His eyes met mine, the visage of a savage animal was on his face.

"No! I won't allow them to take her again!"

He looked about ready to charge toward Vah Ruta, I braced myself to stop him as he turned to dash out of the throne room, presumably to his demise.

"Neither will I."

I was shocked to see that it was Revali who said that.

Revali

While I didn't know all the details of it, I was sure that this Ghirahim character was in some way behind the divine beasts being attacked again, and if that was the case, any one of us getting riled up will be playing right into his hand.

"I promise that as long as I am living, Mipha won't die."

I was a bit uncertain about how I was going to do it, as I was a warrior, not a mage, or a healer for that matter, and she didn't have much longer, as her breathing was already severely weakened. I knew I had a triforce piece according to Link and Zelda, but the question was would that be enough? And how would I use it? Could I use it to? Considering it brought her back to life, it was likely, and as she was too weak to use her own powers and Link didn't have any fairies. We had no other options. I vividly remembered the power I felt upon touching the sacred triangles, if I even could use just a fraction of that power to heal her, she would be ok, I was sure of it. No sooner had I thought this that a golden glow almost blinded me and everyone in the room. Once the glow had faded enough for me to see again, I was shocked to see the topmost triangle of the Triforce symbol fade into the mark on my wing. Did I really just?

My thought process was interrupted when I heard Mipha stir, "Mipha?" I said.

"Revali?"

"How do you feel?"

"Stronger somehow, what was that?"

It was suddenly clear about how I wasn't in a near coma with Vah Medoh being attacked much the same way. But I also knew it wouldn't last forever, as I felt weaker somehow then when I first left Rito village to rescue Vah Ruta.

"I'll explain later," I turned to the direction of the giant Mechanical Elephant, "Now, let's get Vah Ruta back to its true owner, shall we?"