The Legend of Riju Book 4

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"Princess Zelda, Princess Zelda!" A guard rushes in, huffing and puffing. "We've just detained four Yiga soldiers who've attempted to breach our mighty fortress. What do you want us to do with them?"

"The Yiga clan! What are they doing here? Shouldn't they be out in the desert or something like that? Well, now that I think about it. Their kind is sprinkled throughout all of Hyrule, but they're never this close to the castle."

"It's true, your highness, there's no mistaking it. These operatives are apart of the dreaded Yiga clan."

"Please bring them here at once; I would like to have an impromptu chat with them."

The guards escort the pack of wild fiends into the palace. The Yiga members slowly become rowdy the more they get pushed around, "Watch it, Mister, don't mess with the Yiga clan. You don't know what's coming to ya."

The fugitives are promptly pushed to the floor and interrogated. "What exactly are you doing here," Princess Zelda asks sternly.

"What it's to you. We have no obligation to speak."

"If you don't answer my question, I might have to resort to more drastic measures." Zelda entertains, directing her gaze to one of the soldier's pointed spears.

"Pfft, really, you expect me to fall for that nonsense. You're just another foolish figurehead with no discernible power. Your nothing compared to our fearless leader Rubaru."

"Who's this Rubaru."

"Oh no, I've said too much."

Zelda quickly paces around the room, strategizing her next move, "Judging by the fact that this attack played out in broad daylight, I imagine this plan wasn't supposed to succeed. It was probably supposed to fail. If this were a real attempt to overthrow my kingdom, this so-called Rubaru figure would've sent more troops. This assault was to prove a message, to make Rubaru's name known throughout the land."

"You're pretty smart for a feeble princess."

"The question is, why would she want to make her name known. Wouldn't that give me an opportunity to prepare for a possible confrontation?"

"Rubaru wants you to fear her. She wants you to cower in her presence. And with Rubaru's forces, you'll have no chance of winning a battle against her."

Meanwhile,

You and Riju stare out to a sparkling vista with interlocked wrists. You can hear the metal wheels clink along the tracks mimicking a delightful melody. The two of you inhabit the caboose of the train, perched above an iron rafter. The flowing grass stretched out for miles with evergreen pine trees towering above you. Rocks and other granite obstacles acted as landmarks for you to chart your path. While flocks of livestock nestled in between the meadows provided a sense of familiarity.

"Wow, this is so beautiful. Not in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would see a side of the world like this. Everything is so green and pretty. I can't stop starring at it."

The lukewarm breeze works its way through Riju's silky red hair, igniting a fire inside her. Riju had been cooped up in Gerudo Town her entire life. It's no wonder she positively ecstatic to see this new breathtaking world.

"Most of all, I'm glad I could experience this with you."

There was also another duo taking in the marvelous view, a father and daughter to be exact.

"Hey, Daddy, where do you think we're heading."

"I think we just passed Korok Forest, and we're nearing Eldin Canyon."

"So that must've been Woodland Tower we passed earlier."

"Bingo, that's my little girl, always so smart. Why don't I get that big brain of yours a nice Lon Lon ice cream."

"Oh, Daddy, you're the best." The father and daughter leave their spot, heading over to the dining car to indulge in some delicious treats.

Riju sighs, "I guess it wasn't meant to be."

Suddenly, a call from Zelda surfaces on your sheikah slate. Riju nabs the device from you and immediately answers the video chat.

"Hello, mother goose," Riju greets.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I was hoping to speak to Link, not some lowlife wench," Zelda replies in a nasty fashion.

"If it wasn't clear, he doesn't talk much."

"And what is this about calling me a goose. Is the title of a princess too complicated for your puny mind to comprehend?"

"Well, I thought of inviting you to the bird family. I'm the glorious flamingo, Link's the bumbling ostrich, and you're the bothersome squawking goose."

A small vein swells up top Zelda's forehead, "Grrr, you're lucky I'm not there, or I would totally rip you a new one."

"Why are you calling anyway."

"I was going to inform Link of a new threat—the new leader of the yiga tribe, Mistress Rubaru."

"We've already heard of her."

"She sounds like she means business, so keep on your toes."

"Okay, got it."

"By the way, you two are not allowed to be that close to each other, and are you holding hands!?"

The two of you scramble away, hoping not to anger the princess any further.

"This is unacceptable! If I catch you doing any more lovey-dovey things, I'll-"

Riju hangs up the receiver and turns to you, "You know, now that I think I think about it. We haven't gotten that intimate since our kiss back in the Gerudo Desert. Why don't we try... another one?" Riju timidly probes.

You inch closer to a shy Riju and press your lips up against her soft cheek. She recoils with delight before smirking with glee. She comes back in for a second and then a third. Your lips wrestle with one another, back and forth, tugging and pulling at each other's complexion. Riju brushes a velvety strand of hair away from her face hoping not to get in the way of the action.

Riju eventually releases you from her lustful grip, with her face glowing a shimmering shade of crimson.

Two birds float by, engaging in the same pecking motion.

"You know what they say, birds of a feather flock together."