The Legend of Riju Book 2
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1. Link - 30/30 heart containers, 20,000 rupees
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Wake up Riju
Riju latches onto a familiar voice, propelling her body out of her cushiony domain. She stumbles to her feet, checking the vicinity for any signs of life.
"Ugghhh, it happened again. It was the same dumb dream as before. Whether I'm on a train or in my palace, it's always the same dream," Riju defeatedly avows.
You attempt to quell the disturbed girl's worries.
She takes a deep breath in through her nostrils, "Thank you, Link, I don't know what I'd do without you. I need to stop sweating the small stuff. This is our vacation, after all, I should be relaxing and taking in this fantastic view."
Prompted by Riju's remark, the two of you take a long gaze out of the cabin window. You encounter a plethora of breathtaking vistas, from small ridged valleys to tall standing mountains. Each strip of land further adds to your catalog of exploration.
You wrap your arm around Riju's torso as you take in the marvelous scenery. Riju nestles against your chest, placing her thick crimson hair under your chin.
• You ask what her dream was about.
She sighs, "Do I have to tell you. It's some pretty personal stuff, and I'm sure you'll just make fun of me."
• You cautiously probe for more info.
"Promise you won't make fun of me."
Riju encloses your pinky in a seductive bind.
"Pinkie promise."
You nod to her sudden proposal.
"You remember Abdul, right? Well... ever since we defeated him in the yiga coliseum, I keep having these annoying dreams about him."
"Every time I encounter him, I'm too late to save him. He always just slips through my grasp. It keeps reminding me of that moment... the moment I failed to save him. It's like I'm replaying that awful memory on loop."
You provide Riju with further comfort, letting her use your chest as a makeshift pillow.
"Why can't it just leave me alone? Why does the guilt have to follow me wherever I go?"
You grab a large clump of her long red hair. You knead her furry mane, your fingers mimicking the bristles of a brush. Riju responds positively to your sensual stroking, further burying her weary face against your rib cage.
"Thanks, Link, I needed that. I love your silly side, but sometimes you need to face problems with a level of seriousness."
Riju stares seductively into your dazed pupils. Her slightly parted lips approach your confused-stricken mug. With a quick tug of the collar, Riju captures you inside her emerald-glazed eyes. The prospect of a kiss inches closer every minute.
A sudden message from Zelda interrupts your foreplay.
You swiftly remove the sheikah slate from your back pocket and rifle through a surge of incoming texts. The most recent entry documents Zelda's fierce attitude.
"I hope you two aren't doing anything against regulations. I'll have my trained forces on you if you aren't careful."
"No, we're just enjoying the scenic view and staying five feet apart as we promised."
"Good, I want you back in tip-top condition by the time this stupid vacation of yours is over. Got it!"
"Yep, sure do, I promise we won't let you down. Okay, we're going through a tunnel, we might lose you. Bye now, bye."
"Bye," Zelda begrudgingly replies.
"Sheesh, will she ever stop badgering us? We're going to have to inform her about our relationship eventually, and I say... now's a good time to do it."
You hold the glass pad above a squirming Riju.
"Come on, come on, let me at it!" Riju shouts, desperately trying to cling to the tablet above her head.
"Drats, I'm too short. Just wait a couple of years, and I'll rip that old pad right out of your fingers."
Yeah, yeah. Like a couple of years would give her any more height.
The two of you fuss over control of the stone plate, continuously wrestling each other on top of the train's padded seat cushions. Riju climbs on top of your body, straddling you like a wild horse. An awkward silence befalls the room as you both stare into each other's embarrassed irises.
Riju brushes a strand of red hair across her face, "Look, I know I don't mention this often, but thanks again for coming on this trip. I always liked the idea of riding on a train ever since they became popular. So this whole experience has really been a dream come true. I just hope that these disturbing dreams that I've been having don't get in the way of my actual dreams."
She shouldn't be worrying about trivial matters like that. This is our one chance to be together, so we don't want to mess this up. Hopefully, I can knock some sense into her to stop letting those weird dreams push her around.
A loud chime reverberates throughout the regal chamber, "Greetings passengers, we hope you're enjoying your stay aboard the luxurious Hyrule Express. We're just now passing by Spectacle Rock. If you look to your right, you might see the Wasteland Tower off in the distance. This section of Gerudo is positively teeming with rich culture and tons of history. If you have any special inquiries you would like us to answer, please meet us in the first-class cabins.
• You ask if Riju has any interest in brushing up on the history of Gerudo.
"Of course! I want to find out more about this world. There are so many mysteries just waiting to be discovered. I want to solve them all!"
There she goes. It looks like her childlike wonder is kicking in again. I better keep an eye on her, so she doesn't do anything too rash.
You both embark on a journey to the first-class carriages. Riju's chipper demeanor and whimsical nature was surely a sight to behold. So much so, she was inspiring passengers with her pearly white smile alone.
Wherever she went, Riju carried an aura of childish delight. It made you forget what she was currently dealing with. Even in the darkest times, Riju would always try to crack a friendly smile. It made you realize how brave she truly was.
She was grappling with the death of her mother and death caused by her own hands. It made you wish you were just as brave as her.