With the wind that had carried them far, they soon landed in a vast field as they slowly approached the foot of two large mountains that face each other and tower over them.
"Dueling Peaks, as described." David said.
"So all we must do is…" Sugarcoat began before they heard a branch snap. They were on guard for a moment before they it was a small rabbit.
"Aw, it's just a small bunny." Fluttershy said.
Daisy then noticed something off. "Capture it! Capture it now!" she said.
The rabbit grinned before it shifted to an anthro form and started darting off.
"What the? Another Beastman?" Ranma asked.
"The Rabbit...he's one of the Zodiacs, the private squadron commanded by Vincent." Daisy said.
"That settles it then." David said. "The Ginova Family is already here."
"And the Rabbit is their scout. If he tells any of them where we are, we'll be swarmed immediately." Daisy said.
"No need to tell us twice." David said, getting his pistols ready. He steadied his aim before firing both pistols nailing the rabbit right in his legs.
"Ow! You damn human! You just shot both my legs!" he shouted.
"That's what I was planning to." David said bluntly. "Now… I'm here chasing after a wolfman with a katana. Do you happen to know where he went?"
"Um, Dave… According to Zoology, wolves hunt rabbits." Scott said.
"I think that's kind of the idea, Scott." Genis said.
"What? Your joking right? Why would I go looking for a wolf? I'm like a snack to them." the rabbit said. "Besides, I don't know where any Wolf is."
"Then how do you know his name?" Vashyron asked.
"Uh…." the rabbit said before being grabbed. "Okay okay, I'll talk. Wolf was by earlier and offered some katana to Vincent and his gift was accepted."
"And where is it?" Ulrich asked.
'Uh...there." the rabbit said pointing to Hyrule Castle.
"We can't exactly go in there…" Hope said. "We're keeping you with us." he said to the rabbit, grabbing him.
"What? Why? I told you what you wanted." the rabbit asked.
"Well, that and we kinda need a travel companion. Plus i know what youre based on, Chinese Zodiac. You represent the Year of the Rabbit, right?" Hope asked.
"Hehehe. Yeah. I'm the Rabbit. We're an elite group of twelve that have some animalistic traits. The Tiger, the Rat, the Snake, The Ram, the Ox, the Horse, The Pig, the Monkey, The Dog, The Rooster, The Rabbit and the Dragon. I'm just one of them. You can't beat all of us." he said.
"I'd say we've got a chance, Mr. Bun-Bun." Erica said.
"Plus, if you try to run away, we'd hunt you down instantly and make a Rabbit Stew." Toma said.
"Eh...well, least it's better than dealing with them." the rabbit said looking at a few foxes eyeing him from the bushes.
"I'll hold onto this guy. Just so ya know, we're heading to Kakariko Village." Hope said as they made headway.
"You mean the home of the Sheikah?" he said surprised.
"Uh… Yeah." Ramona said. "What else would it be?"
"Ugh. Yeah. I know about them. It's a small japanese styled village home to members of the Sheikah Tribe. Their leader is Impa. Although, they are outcasts by many Hylians, they stay recluse in the mountains ready to serve the Royal Family." the rabbit said.
"Well, that's interesting." Hope said as the rabbit jumped to his shoulder. "But uh, if we're gonna keep you with us… what's your name anyway?"
"It's Cabbage." he said.
"Cabbage? Really?" Sectonia asked.
"Not my fault my parents were hungry when they named me. As you can tell, I'm a Rabbit Beastman." Cabbage said.
"Cool! I bet you can jump really high and are super fast like Carrot is!" Luffy said.
"Carrot? Who's Carrot, Luffy?" Jexi asked.
"A Mink we met back in Zou." Luffy said.
"Sounds like you guys continue your adventure while the rest of us had some time off." Rainbow said.
"Yeah, we had nothing better to do, so we went to Zou to continue our journey." Zoro said.
"Did you know Zou is just that? A massive, moving elephant." Usopp said.
"A moving island?" Leia asked. "I didn't think that would be possible."
"Well, it is. The elephant has moved across the world for 1000 years carrying an entire civilization on its back: the Mink Tribe." Law said.
"Such history that could be divulged." Raine said. "Just the thought of it is truly amazing."
"An elephant, huh. Sounds a lot like the Divine Beast that belongs to the Zora." Cabbage said.
"Ah, that's right! We came to the village to speak with Impa about that!" Colette said.
"Yeah. We know a bit about them. The Divine Beasts, four large machines designed after modern animals. The elephant, Divine Beast Vah Ruta. The Salamander, Divine Beast Vah Rudania. The camel, Divine Beast Vah Naboris. And the Hawk, Divine Beast Vah Medoh. Each of them very powerful and under Ganon's complete control." Cabbage said.
"And this also means a different version of him along with a member of the Zodiac will be guarding them." David said.
As they continued, Hope was reluctant to say this to the Straw hats, so he did it anyway.
"Hey, about the whole thing with Sanji and that… thing, he talked about…. Is it true?" Hope asked Nami.
"Yes. Sanji left us and was taken by the Big Mom Pirates to be married." Nami said.
"Married?!" Juvia was shocked.
"It doesn't concern you, Juvia…" Gray groaned.
"Yeah. But if he didn't, someone he knew would have been killed. He didn't have a choice." Chopper said.
"Still, a forced marriage?" Lloyd said. "I didn't think he'd be the type to agree to that. I thought he'd be more like Zelos."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Zelos asked.
"Well i don't want any of that to happen to him. I say we find where Big Mom is sailing in the Universal Ocean and give her a piece of our minds." Hope said slamming his fists. "Don't you agree, Jexi?"
"Not a good idea, Hope. I know what Big Mom is like and her powers. She ate the Soul Soul Fruit. She could easily kill you without batting an eye." Jexi said.
"Oh… now I know why she's one of the four emperors… but i still wanna get Sanji outta there." Hope said.
"So do we." Sectonia said. "But without knowing where they'll be, it's beyond our control."
"Hmm. How long ago was he taken?" Jexi asked.
"About a few days." Nami said. "He was taken by Capone."
"So it's still gonna be a while before he even reaches Whole Cake Island." Jexi said.
"No matter the case, we can't focus on that now." Scott said. "I'm sure Sanji would've wanted us to continue without him."
"Right. Our focus right now should be on Ganon." Erza said as they soon came across a small japanese village.
"Yeah. This is it. Kakariko Village." Cabbage said.
"This reminds me so much of Mizuho." Sheena said. "The architecture is very similar."
"Yeah yeah. See the big building in back. That's where the elder Impa lives. You'll want to head there to talk with her." Cabbage said.
"But there are some guards in front of it." Sectonia said. "It won't be easy to get past them."
"You won't have to. You got the key to it right there." Cabbage said pointing to the Sheikah Slate as they continued before two guards stopped them.
"Halt! How dare you trespass upon Lady Impa's abode. We will...wait. Is that…" a guard said before they stopped.
"Please. Forgive our rudeness. Of course we have heard your legend from Lady Impa herself. Please friends, go step inside." the second said as they parted.
As the group went inside, they met Impa, along with a couple of attendants, one of which had white hair with green eyes.
"Lady Impa." the woman spoke. "It seems we have guests."
"Ah. You're finally awake. It has been quite some time, Link. I am much older than you remember. But you remember me, don't you, Link?" an old woman asked.
"Not exactly." Link said.
"I see. So you don't remember me. It seems time in the Shrine of Resurrection has caused loss of your memories." Impa said.
"That's right." Regal said. "It seems Link doesn't remember anything from before he awoke."
"I see. They may be a blessing in disguise though. 100 years ago, Hyrule was destroyed. You were wounded, so the princess had ordered you to be placed in the Shrine of Resurrection and she went to face Ganon...alone." Impa said.
"Historically in our world, it would be compared to Yukimura Sanada's last stand against the Tokugawa." David said.
"There are some words the princess had left with me to share with you Link. But before I do...I must know for certain that you, all of you, are willing to risk your lives to save this kingdom." Impa said.
"That's right." Vera said. "Although, we all voluntarily agreed to it."
"We will risk our lives to the very end just to lift the darkness of this land." Jexi said.
"Very well. I will now share with you a legend that goes back for 10,000 years. The history of the Royal Family is also the History of Calamity Ganon, a primal evil that has endured over the ages. This evil has been turned back time and time again by a warrior wielding the soul of a hero and a princess who carries the blood of the goddess."
"So these would be Link and Zelda." Weiss said.
"Yes. Each conflict with Ganon faded into legend time and time again. So listen closely as I tell you of this legend that took place 10,000 years ago. Hyrule was then blossoming as a highly advanced civilization. Even the most powerful monsters posed little threat to the denizens of the realm. The people thought it wise to utilize their technological prowess to ensure the safety of the land...should Calamity Ganon ever return. They constructed four mechanical wonders that are come to be known as the Divine Beasts. They also build a legion of autonomous weapons called Guardians. The Divine Beasts were piloted by four individuals of exceptional skill from across the land. And thus, the plan to neutralize Ganon was forged. Upon Ganon's inevitable return to Hyrule, the princess and the hero fought alongside these four champions against this ancient evil. The Guardians were tasked with protecting the hero as the Divine Beasts unleashed a furious attack on their terrible foe. And when the hero wielding the sword that seals the darkness struck the final blow, the princess used her sacred power to seal away Calamity Ganon. And that...is the legend that has been told for 10,000 years." Impa said.
"Incredible. Just...wow." Sora said.
"100 years ago, we strove to follow our ancestors path, but when Ganon returned, he was ready. The Champions lost their lives as did those near Hyrule Castle." Impa said.
"Link himself had also been seriously wounded, and as a last-ditch effort, Zelda had him sent to the Shrine of Resurrection, but that last part you all know already, I'm sure." one of Impa's attendants said.
"If you plan to face Ganon, you must regain control of the Divine Beasts." Impa said.
"There are all in the territories of the Goron, Gerudo, Rito, and Zora tribes." the attendant said. "However, they have all been deactivated when the Champions initially controlling them lost their lives."
"But, they recently have come back into activity." Impa said. "You must claim all of them in order to have some small chance against Calamity Ganon."
"Understood. If that is what we must do, then we'll get it done." Jude said.
"Cabbage, you know where these Divine Beasts are, don't you?" Erica threatened him.
"Yeah. We know. Closest one is Vah Ruta. Which would mean a trip to Zora's Domain." Cabbage said.
"Zora? Those are the humanoid fish creatures, right?" Zelos asked.
"More or less." Scott said.
"Zelos, you're not thinking what I think you're thinking, are you?" David asked.
"What? No! Don't be ridiculous." Zelos said.
"And guys? Stop threatening this guy." Hope said. "He's our hostage/personal informant and ally. He'll help us."
"It's better than getting eaten by foxes or turned into soup. I like you, kid." Cabbage said. "Anyway, just head north and you should see Zora's River. Follow the path and river and you'll reach it."
"We could use some other way to get there than paragliders…" Usopp said.
"Shucks, if only we had horses…." Gemini said.
"Horses? Heck. Those things are pretty common. Running in fields and at stables and such." Cabbage said.
"Impa, do you have a few steeds to spare?" Hope asked.
"No...but there is a stable near the Dueling Peaks." Impa said.
"Got it. We'll just get them on our way out." David said then looked to the attendant. "By the way, who are you? You don't seem like the type that would reside from a place like this."
"I see you've noticed that I'm not from Hyrule. I was told your intuition was keen. You're right. I am Vanessa Flux of the 4th Flux family." the attendant introduced herself.
"So that means you know Caesar." Hope said.
"Yes. He's my younger brother, though we don't talk much." Vanessa said.
"I can pretty much see that." Sectonia said. "Where did you guys meet him?"
"It was a little before we met you actually. He was working for one of the Ginova Family in the Beast Universe until we defeated him. After which, he went home along with a lot of the former members of the Royal Flush." Odd said.
"I see. So that's where he went." Vanessa said. "Well, at least I know he's doing alright now."
"But, that doesn't explain why someone from the Flux Family would be somewhere like this." Gray said.
"I was...attacked by monsters when I came to this world. I was saved by a Sheikah tribesman, and I've been living here ever since." Vanessa explained.
"I guess that's your way of expressing gratitude for saving you." Leia said.
"Yes. Most of the family believe in repaying a debt. I actually came to this world to search for my birth father." Vanessa said.
"Cretaceous Flux." Zinia said.
"Yes. I heard a rumor that he was spotted on this world so I followed the rumors when my ship suddenly stopped working and I crashed into the Dueling Peaks." Vanessa said.
"That's exactly how we ended up here, except we crashed at the Plateau." Genis said.
"Hey, it's a law of this world. At least, as long as Calamity Ganon's around." Cabbage said.
"So basically, unless we help Link destroy Calamity Ganon, we can't leave this world." Scott said.
"Yep. We of the Ginova Family can come and go thanks to a secret route only the Genre Generals know. But the rest of you are stuck here as long as Ganon's still around. His Malice interferes with any ship's controls forcing a shutdown and then the crash." Cabbage said.
"And if we want any chance of that, we need to reclaim the Divine Beasts." Ramona said.
"So, let's head for Zora's Domain and get to work." Zephyr said.
"If my intuition proves correct, there will be a different version of Ganon and a member of the Zodiac defending each one." David said. "We'd best not overextend ourselves."
"We're not gonna go easy on any of them. We're gonna push through." Rainbow said. "No matter how hard."
The group then marched out of Kakariko Village and made their way to the stables where they rented a few horses.
"I think there's something wrong with my horse." Erica said.
"That's not a horse! That's a donkey!" Fluttershy said.
"It would be suitable for someone...small." Jude said.
"Okay! We're on the trail! Off to Zora's Domain!" Jexi shouted.