Chapter 25: Vah Medoh
This morning, it was Zelda who was the first to wake, it seemed that the excitement from the previous night's discovery still flowed through her veins. Trying not to rouse the other patrons of the inn, she stepped out of her bed and walked over to wake up Link. She was surprised to find that he was an incredibly light sleeper, or at least she assumed so. He had woken up as soon as she moved beside his bed.
Pushing the thought from her mind she signaled over to him to start getting up. Somehow understanding what she meant, he did as he was told and was soon ready to take off. They walked up to the landing platform just beside the Akh Va'quot shrine, Zelda had determined that it was the best place to paraglide from to make it to the flight range. They landed on the path leading to Dronoc's Pass just as the sun rose above the horizon. It was really early but she knew that Revali would most likely be up at this hour anyways. Taking up their usual roles, Link trailed one step behind and to the right of Zelda.
As they approached the flight range they saw Teba standing on the edge of the flight range platform. He was watching as Revali flew in and out of the quarry while simultaneously nailing several targets. Link had to admit, Revali had skill with a bow, his attitude just irked him. Teba didn't notice them until they were already on the platform behind him, as soon as he saw Zelda he knelt, but she quickly motioned for him to rise.
"Good morning princess, you're up surprisingly early, busy day ahead?" he asked giving a small nod to Link as well.
"Yes, and we were hoping to get help from you and Revali, we actually need to get into Vah Medoh." She replied
"You need us to escort you up there then? I have no problem with that, although it is Revali's call. He should be done pretty soon." Teba replied.
They watched as Revali finished up his training, letting loose a volley of arrows while rapidly hitting each target dead-center. Link couldn't help but admire his technique, for most, the use of a bow was slow and left a lot of time for the enemy to react. However, at the speed that Revali fired off his bow, he left no openings nor time to react, it was as if he danced through the air and shot off each arrow haphazardly. Link knew just how calculated those shots were.
Link noticed Revali showing off slightly as he made his flashy landing on to the platform. He did his best to stop himself from rolling his eyes. He bowed towards Zelda before speaking.
"To what do we owe the pleasure of your presence?"
"Good morning Revali, we wanted to ask your permission and assistance to get into Vah Medoh, we have some maintenance to take care of."
"Here I thought you were showing your knight what a real warrior looks like," he replied with a pointed glance toward Link.
Link just stared back at him blankly but unyielding. Revali scoffed and turned back to Zelda.
"Of course we can help Princess, I must warn you however, it does get cold up there. Are you still ready to go.?"
She gave him a nod and Revali allowed her to climb on his back, once Teba did the same for Link, they took off into the sky. Just like Revali had said, it had gotten very chilly the higher they went up. Luckily their gear helped them stave off the old. Vah Medoh was circling above Rito village. It hadn't stopped ever since it had come into view and Zelda thanksed the goddesses that the malice it contained wasn't enough to cause it to fall from the sky. With Revali and Teba's speed, they made it up in no time and landed on a wide platform that made up the tail.
Zelda climbed off of Revali's back and patted down her tunic. He gave her a bow and extended out one of her wings signaling her to take the lead. As soon as she made her way inside Link started to follow but Revali turned back towards him clearly with something to say. He stopped and brought his blank expression up to meet the birds gaze.
"Quite the hero now that you've defeated the Calamity, eh?" he said, the sarcasm practically dripping from his beak, "Well you shouldn't preen yourself for doing your job. You wouldn't have been able to succeed had it not been for Vah Medoh and I... And the the other champions of course."
Link considered responding but decided it may be better not to do so, Revali might take it the wrong way. He just continued staring back at him.
Revali leaned in close this time, "Even the princess did more than you… Just remember to carry your weight." He said, quickly turning and walking into Vah Medoh.
Link was about to continue walking after him but was stopped by a white wing on his shoulder.
"I hope you'll forgive Revali, I'm not sure why he's that way with you. It really isn't his nature, he just changes around you." Said Teba.
Teba had always been there to apologize for Revali's scolding but Link still wasn't sure why Revali held such resentment for him. Whatever it was, it couldn't be helped.
"Thanks Teba." He replied with an understanding nod and continued into the divine beast.
Link and Teba caught up with the other two as Zelda was already standing at the terminal located in Vah Medoh's head. She outstretched a hand and got to work, her magic was coming to her naturally now. Her skill had grown substantially since the first divine beast, now she was controlling her magic with ease. The three stood around and waited as she worked, Teba showed some curiosity but only watched.
When Zelda opened her eyes again, the beast jerked suddenly and began to change its course towards its stone perch. Landing as gracefully as a machine of that size could, it came to rest high above Rito Village. They looked out through the eyes of Vah Medoh as its head also turned to rest in its final location and the slate chimed to confirm that it was no longer moving.
Vah Medoh positioning complete. Temple passage now accessible.
Zelda watched in awe as beacons shot out from all 4 beasts and intersected in the sky. The Sheikah Slate chimed once more, this time switching to the map and marking a location where the beacons overlapped. Link stepped up to take a look out the window, tilting his head in confusion.
"Tanagar Canyon?" Link and Zelda said simultaneously causing them to look at each other.
Zelda thought it over for a moment trying to determine if it was just coincidence that their two quests now seemed to overlap. It confused and excited her altogether and she desperately wanted to know what exactly they'd find there.
"How long would it take us to get there Link?" She asked
"If we were to leave tomorrow morning around the same time we woke up today, we could make just before nightfall." He replied.
She sighed, "I suppose waiting another day won't hurt," she turned back to address the Rito, "Thank you gentlemen for your help, would you mind bringing us back down to the village?"