The next morning, all of their bags were packed in a flash, with Sidon insisting Paya keep all the clothing he had given her. After saying their goodbyes to King Dorephan and Muzu, the two of them walked toward the shrine in Zora's Domain, hoping it would work to teleport them to Kakariko Village, or else they would have to travel by foot. Paya knew it was something Purah had been working on, but as they came closer to the ancient structure, she was still surprised to see her familiar face.
"Auntie Purah! It's so great to see you!" The two Sheikah women hugged. The childlike Sheikah looked up at Paya.
"Click, snap! Paya! You're still here?" She was grinning ear to ear and whispered quietly to her, "I take it things are going well with him, then?" Paya smiled widely at Purah, which told her everything she already knew. "Looks like I won't have to turn you into sushi after all, Your Highness." She winked at the prince, who tried not to smile at her, and Purah quickly went back to her work.
"Seriously, Aunt Purah, I never expected you to be here. What are you doing?" Paya noticed her poking around with a curious rectangular object labeled "Board of Keys" that was attached to a large pedestal in the shrine's entryway.
"One moment, please. Brain is busy here."
Purah continued poking and plucking at the rectangular object, until she yelled a triumphant "YEEEESSS!" She quickly turned to them, and Purah explained since the defeat of Calamity Ganon, she had been traveling around to all of the shrines with Symin. She planned to work on all of them in Hyrule to make them permanent travel gates without needing the Sheikah slate. Every shrine could accept travelers, but she was working on the outgoing teleports. The shrine at Zora's Domain was the next on her list, and she had been working furiously on it throughout the night and into the morning.
"Go ahead, step onto the platform. I want to see if this really works!"
"Wait just one moment. We're your test subjects?" Sidon asked, eyes wide.
"Well, technically yes. But the worst that could happen is…well…you could end up at a random shrine in the middle of nowhere without a way to get back…but that probably won't happen."
Sidon and Paya looked at each other worriedly.
"Oh, don't worry. It will most likely work. Don't be shy!" She gently shoved Sidon's calf and pushed on Paya's lower back to guide them closer to the travel gate.
"Are you certain about this, Purah?" Sidon asked with worry in his voice.
"Sure I'm sure. Just make sure you're ready to leave. It's a one-way trip. You won't be coming back unless you walk or get a horse, or until I get around to the shrine at Kakariko Village for outgoing teleports, which likely won't be for another…two weeks," she said, looking down at her scribbles of notes.
Sidon and Paya looked at each other. "Are you okay with that, Sidon?" Paya asked. Sidon was carrying their bags on his back, so they had everything they needed. "I would love nothing more than to visit your home for two weeks, as long as your grandmother won't mind."
"She will be thrilled!"
"Then let's get to it!" Sidon exclaimed with his signature elbow and fist pump, grinning. He lifted Paya up into his muscular arms, placing them under her arms and under her knees, then stepped onto the lit up blue circular travel gate of the shrine.
"Please clearly state your destination," a robotic voice called from within the pedestal as soon as he stood atop the platform.
"Kakariko Village!" Paya shouted.
"Searching for nearby shrines…Search complete. Would you like the Ta'loh Naeg shrine?"
Paya and Sidon gave a blank look to Purah, who gave them a thumbs up. "That's the one," she whispered.
"Yes," Paya said clearly.
"Please place all items and beings inside the travel gate. Please hold still. Teleporting in 10…9…" the robotic voice began a countdown.
"Safe travels!" Purah called. They waved and said goodbye to Purah as a flash of blue light enveloped them, just as it had when they left the wedding, and they were instantly transported to the shrine that sat above Kakariko Village.
Prince Sidon and Paya stepped out of the travel gate, instantly embracing each other and laughing.
"My dear Paya, do you realize what this means? It means after Purah finishes outgoing teleports on this shrine, we can visit each other anytime we'd like!"
"Yes, Sidon! I'm so thrilled! I can't help but wonder if Purah rearranged her schedule on purpose...but how would she have known?" She hugged him tightly, and if Purah were here Paya would have probably kissed her great aunt.
Once they composed themselves, Paya pointed behind her past the shrine. Before she could explain what she was pointing at, both of them were surprised to see a Blupee, a white forest spirit with the body of a rabbit and the head of an owl, dash away from them. "This is quite the magical place, isn't it, my dear?"
"Well Sidon, the funny thing about that is that I was just about to say there's a Great Fairy Fountain behind us. Would you like to see it?"
"I have no idea what a Great Fairy Fountain is, but it sounds magical. Please lead the way."
She led him further into the forest above Kakariko Village, and they soon came to a large flowery structure adorned with a large pond in the middle with stairs leading up to it. As soon as Sidon got close, a rumbling sound hit their ears and intensified, and to Paya and Sidon's surprise, a giant beautiful fairy suddenly emerged from the pond, staring curiously toward the two of them.
"Oof. It has been over two years since I last saw someone here wearing armor for me to upgrade. Pardon me. My name is Cotera. Do you have the necessary materials?
The giant fairy took a quick look at Sidon. "You know, monster parts?" Sidon stared confusingly at her. "Monster parts?"
Her face fell. "Oh, it appears you do not. I apologize. I cannot help." The Great Fairy suddenly disappeared into the pond with a splash.
"That was... interesting," Prince Sidon commented, turning to Paya.
"Very anticlimactic," Paya quipped. "Sorry about that, Sidon. I thought it would be much more magical than that." Sidon was only half listening, as an idea was forming in his mind.
"Shall we, my dear? Let us make our way to Grandmother's house!"
She grinned at him, and they soon found themselves at the top of Impa's long wooden staircase. Paya knocked on the door.
An old woman's voice came from within. "Who is it?"
Paya opened the unlocked door, and Impa's eyes immediately lit up. Paya ran toward her with Prince Sidon close behind, and tears were streaming down Paya's face.
"Grandmother, I missed you so much! Thank you for allowing me that wonderful moon in Zora's Domain. I will never forget it. "
"My child, you are most welcome. I see your visit went well," she stared, winking toward Prince Sidon.
"Oh! Yes! Grandmother, this is Prince Sidon, and Sidon, this is Impa, my grandmother who raised me since I was four years old."
Prince Sidon extended a hand and dropped to his knees in front of her. "It is my pleasure to meet you, Elder Impa. I must say, to have raised such a remarkable young woman, you must be remarkable yourself. I have heard some of the stories, and based on what little I've heard, I know that is true."
"Prince Sidon, you flatter me." She winked at him and smiled, and she mouthed silently toward Paya. "He's a keeper." She beamed at her grandmother, and the three of them visited well into the night, telling of their adventures.