Hello, people, I haven't been writing in a very long time, have I? Nah, haven't got writer's block. Yet....(smirk) Anyways, on the bright side, I'll be updating again tommorow. Maybe again today. Who knows?
Disclaimer: Nope, don't own Zelda. What's the use?
Ah, thank you rosalie for pointing out my terrifyingly horrible mistake. Yes, Navi did fly before she healed. No matter now, I've fixed it, and she's still stuck in Link's (rather stinky) hat. I don't know whether you want to check it out, not much of a difference, just a couple o' edits, but it's chapter 21 I've fixed. Now, on, on with the story! MWAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....
Navi tried to block out Link's annoying yet true mutters.
"Yes, now...let's see, the King of the Zoras can possibly be located somewhere in a hidden place." Link paused to smirk. "But are the Zoras overprotective of their royalty? Hmm...."
A Zora was swimming freely in the waters, and the waterfall splashed with life and a certain...fresh scent. There was also a Zora leaning against the wall, snoring away.
"Let's go ask him, Link." Navi advised, but Link was already five steps ahead. Navi fumed silently. Wasn't she supposed to help him? Navi wasn't accustomed to Link doing things on his own.
"Quickly, my dear Navi!" Link called out, prodding the Zora on the fin.
The Zora immediately snapped awake and went into a defensive stance, growling. But when he saw that it was a mere child who poked him awake, he relaxed and frowned.
"Who are you? What do you want?" he asked roughly.
Link automatically bowed. "I have come to seek the Spiritual Stone of Water. My sources say you, the ever so graceful Zoras, hold it with pride."
The Zora was surprised by Link's short speech. "Well, do you mean the beautiful gem, Zora's Sapphire? You should have a talk with King Zora. He manages business like that."
The eyes of the Zora gleamed all of a sudden, and he grinned. "Oh, and to get him on his good side, tell him that "Ruto will die a painful death, and there is nothing you can do about it." That's right. He'll give you anything you wish then."
Link's brow furrowed in suspicion. "Who is Ruto?"
"King Zora's enemy, of course!" the Zora exclaimed vehemently. "Here, I'll lead you to him."
He started walking towards a narrow passage, lit by two flaming torches.
Navi felt something like dishonesty in the air.
Link shrugged, and followed the Zora to a platform with gushing water all around. There was a huge Zora sitting on a narrow ledge, blocking a small entrance in the gate.
The Zora which had led Link and Navi to the king bowed deeply in respect and gestured to Link.
"This boy wishes to speak with you, m'lord. I shall let you have your privacy."
He left quickly, splashing through the water. Link was about to protest, but he remained silent.
King Zora sighed in sadness, and he bowed his head. "Thank you, Aliba."
Link quickly started to recite the line the Zora told him to. "Ruto will-"
But suddenly, Link shook violently. He twitched, and slammed into the wall.
He slid down and went limp.
Navi's tiny fairy eyes went wide as she flew towards Link, near his eyes, muttering.
"C'mon, Link, wake up!"
Link's eyes fluttered open, and he seemed dizzy and unfocused.
"Whoa...where are we? All I remember was just...jumping...jumping into a tunnel...and then...falling into darkness...."
"Ruto will what???" King Zora looked sharply at Link, suddenly alert.
Link got up, and stared at King Zora.
"Man, that guy's fat. I thought Mido was fat, but this guy...man, he beats the limit. Who is he, anyways?" Link whispered.
Navi quickly filled him in. "He's King Zora, and he has the last spiritual stone, Link!"
"Answer me! What will happen to my precious Ruto?"
Navi was taken aback. "Precious?" she echoed. "But that Zora...Aliba, he told us...who is Ruto???"
King Zora stared at Link and Navi. "Ruto? She's my sweet little girl, of course! Aliba? He came here seven moons ago. He is a very helpful Zora, always polite and respectful, happy of the treasures here. You, boy, you told me that you knew what was going to happen to her!"
Link looked at King Zora blankly. "But I don't know who Ruto is."
"Our guardian, Lord Jabu-Jabu swallowed her!" he let out a sigh. "What are you here for, anyways?"
"I want the spiritual stone," Link demanded.
King Zora snickered. "Well, m'boy, I have a job for you. Save my darling Ruto, and she'll give you Zora's Sapphire. I don't have it in my possesion right now."
"Great, more injuries," Link muttered. "Okay, fine, I save this Ruto guy and he gives me the stone?"
King Zora reddened. "First of all, Ruto is my darling daughter, not son, and she uh, might give you the stone."
Link frowned. "Might?"
"He-I mean, she doesn't like to give away her items..."
"Forget it, then."
Link turned around to leave, only to find Navi glaring at him.
"No. You will save this Ruto, and get the stone." she ordered in a cold, deathly like tone.
"Noooo!" Link whined.
"No "buts", mister." Navi snarled. "Now save that poor little girl!"
Link started to protest some more, but Navi suddenly snapped.
"You save that girl, Link! OR I'LL LEAVE YOU FOR GOOD!"
Link gasped. Then he grinned. "I know you aren't telling the truth, you won't leave me."
"The Great Deku Tree told me in private that I could," Navi fibbed, glaring.
King Zora interrupted all of a sudden. "I would continue to enjoy your little fight, but my little Ruto is wasting away in Jabu-Jabu's belly while we speak. So someone please save her now!!!"
Link sighed. "All right, whatever, I'll help her."
King Zora "phewed" and screeched loudly.
Almost immediately, ten Zoras marched into the chamber, each grabbing King Zora's hand. They pulled, and with a mighty heave, King Zora fell down, and in a muffled voice, crying out, "Go! Save my daughter!"
Link shrugged and walked up the pathway at the right side. Navi followed, thinking about Clara's words.
If you could leave him, would you?
"I don't know," Navi murmured. "I just don't know."
Ah, mystery. Who is this Aliba? For people who haven't noticed:
Balai= Aliba, just a certain someone mixed up the letters...
Ho hum, who could this mysterious Zora and Goron be?