Note: The Legend of Zelda belongs to Nintendo. Shadow Echo, Emerald Moon, Johnson Beckett, and Saphira, and the other characters in here belong to me. I also own the 'Oh sweet pineapples' phrase, hopefully. Oh, upon further research I found out Zoras don't have tail-fins. However, rather then saying 'They do now' or 'Saphira does', I'll just go into the previous chapter and uh, fix that... ( pulls out First Aid Kit) This is gonna hurt... Um, why don't you just read the chapter?

Chapter 13: The Zora Domain.

The four travelers stared into the waterfall. "There are guards behind the waterfall, aren't there?" Shadow asked. "Of course there are! How else are they gonna keep me out?" Saphira proclaimed proudly.

"How are we supposed to get by them? From what you told us, they're not just going to let us waltz right in!"

"Leave that to me, the Mistress of Distraction!"

Saphira reached for something in her cloak and pulled out a Bombchu -y'know, those mouse-shaped bombs that slide on the floor until they either explode or reach their target and explode. She held it for awhile and closed her eyes, before setting it down and allowing it to maneuver itself into the waterfall.

KABOOM!!!

Two male Zoras could be heard screaming to high Heaven, wondering what the blazes just happened. They ran through the waterfall, and Shadow and Co. noticed their golden armour and silver scales were pretty charred. They noticed Saphira -who had run out of the hiding place- and one of them cried in frustration, "SAPHIRA!!!!!"

Saphira pretended to be afraid and ran off shouting, "Run away Saphira! Go to your happy place!" The guards gave chase, screaming out a bunch of insults to the teen. One guard then screeched, "Hold still so we can catch ya!" The three aquatic creatures then disappeared into the forest. "Oh sweet pineapples, that girl is nuts..." Johnson noted, "And judging by how everything just unraveled, it's safe to say she's done what she just did before..."

Johnson then noticed Shadow and Emerald running to the waterfall. "Uh, right. You guys go into the creepy cavern! I'll uh, stay here and watch the horses," he started, "It's safer. For me. Safer for me, I mean..." He then gripped his shotgun and by the look on his face, was waiting for the Bogeyman to jump out at him.

Shadow and Emerald made their way through the tunnel, and were greeted with a beautiful sight. A large cavern with a big lake and waterfall, and watery reflections could be seen on the cavern's ceiling, making the place all the more mystifying. Numerous Zoras could be seen swimming in the lake while others were on the stone floor going about whatever business they had to tend to. Shadow and Emerald stared in awe, until they remembered they had work to do.

The two teens then walked into the cavern, and every single Zora stopped what they were doing and stared. Some in fear, some with hate, and others in confusion. Shadow automatically removed his hood and Emerald removed her hat. The Zoras still stared at them, but no longer with fear or hate, instead, now everyone was confused.

Shadow and Emerald ignored the crowd and walked to a large door with the Zora symbol etched into it. There were two young Zoras -a silver one and a brownish red one- guarding it, so the teens figured this was where the queen was. Upon seeing them, the guards lowered their spears. "Halt! Who goes there?" the silver one demanded. Then he and his partner noticed Shadow and Emerald's, er, peculiar trait. Their eyes widened and they looked at each other.

"No, I do not think we're hallucinating..." the brown one said, frowning at his friend's unasked question. "We're not? Then explain to me why there are elves in front of us, when they don't even exist anymore!" the silver one snapped.

"If we keep arguing, they're likely to walk right past us my friend."

The problem dropped, the guards turned back to Shadow and Emerald. "Tell us, what brings you here?" the brown one asked. "We wish to see the queen." Shadow said bluntly.

"Ah yes, the queen... She's in an audience right now I'm afraid. But if you're willing to wait, I'm sure she'll make time to see you...even if you technically shouldn't be here..."

Shadow and Emerald frowned. "Seriously, what's all this about the elves being extinct?" Emerald asked. The silver one still hadn't regained his composure so the brown one had to answer again. "The Great War brought about so much death and many races were wiped out. The Skeikah, the Twili -both human and elf, the Gerudos, and the Hylian elves...all gone." he explained, "And that-"

"Unhand me you ruffians! Is this any way to treat a lady?!"

Shadow and Emerald recognized that voice and immediately put on 'We don't know this girl! She's not our companion!' expressions. The brown palace guard looked at the entrance guards -who were covered in soot from numerous explosions- and then at a protesting Saphira whose arms were being held behind her back by the guards. She abruptly stopped protesting when she saw him and put on an innocent look, saying, "Rueban?? Long time no see, right? Heh, heh, heh... Ohhhh...."

"How many times must you blow up our doorstep?" Rueban asked, ignoring Saphira's vain attempts at looking sweet and innocent. Saphira gave up the faked innocence and stuck her tongue out at him. He merely rolled his eyes but smiled anyway, "You're so adorable..." Saphira gave him a death glare at being called adorable.

The doors were suddenly opened and an old Zora walked out, and noticed Shadow and Emerald. "If you're going to see the queen, I'd suggest bringing a four leaf clover." he said bluntly, walking away. Shadow looked at the palace guards, "Can we go in now?" Rueban nodded and led them inside, the entrance guards -Saphira included- following.

They walked through numerous corridors until they finally reached the throne room, where a rather annoyed queen was waiting. She was in a rather elegant blue dress and wore a bronze crown. Beside her was an old knight in golden armour. "Your Highness, these travelers wish to have a word with you." explained Rueban, bowing. "And who are they, dear Rueban?" the queen asked, not bothering to hide her discontent.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you..."

"Let me see them then."

Rueban walked to the wall and casually leaned on it and Shadow and Emerald walked up to the queen. The queen dropped her staff and it landed with a clang. Shadow and Emerald swore they saw a hateful hue in the queen's green eyes, but that quickly flickered away. "So there are remnants after all these centuries..." she noted, "Now dear ones, I am Queen Jadis. Who might you be?"

"Shadow Echo and Emerald Moon." Shadow answered, wondering why he bothered with last names. Jadis' eyes widened considerably and she rose from her throne. "What?" Emerald asked. Jadis' eyes narrowed and she said, "It has long been foretold that there will come a day when the chosen ones shall seek the Spiritual Stones and the Master Sword itself."

Shadow and Emerald remained stationary as Jadis paced around talking, "There are five chosen ones... One as silent as a Shadow, one as luminous as an Emerald, one as strong as a Titan, one as sharp as a Blade, and one as mysterious as Twilight itself... But you can't be any of the Chosen... For it is said that when any of the Chosen do come, they will have the Kokiri's Emerald and the Goron's Ruby, which you do not."

"Then we will go search for them and return." Shadow replied. "Yeah, where can they be found?" Emerald asked. Saphira opened her mouth to say something but one of the guards tightened his grip to get her to stop. "The location of the Kokiri's Emerald is unknown, but the Goron's Ruby is in Death Mountain...if the Gorons still have it, that is." Jadis replied, not at all liking these questions.

Rueban continued leaning on the wall staring at Saphira -who was glaring at him in a way he found cute. He rather liked it when she was angry... Saphira harrumphed and looked away, and Rueban covered his mouth to keep from laughing.

Jadis looked at Shadow and Emerald with an angry and eerie expression on her face. "Very well. Go on your silly little quest!" she shouted, then she turned to Saphira, "And take this little leech with you!" Saphira's jaw dropped and Rueban looked at the queen in surprise.

Saphira recovered quickly and screeched, "Watch who you call a leech! I'm not a leech! You're a leech! You're a lowly River Zora in Sea Zora's clothing! You threw my-" Jadis grabbed her staff and quickly zapped Saphira with its magic. Saphira fell to the ground unconscious. "Anymore displays?" Jadis asked rather angrily. Everyone shook their heads. The old knight watched with a wicked grin.

Shadow and Emerald were escorted out of the throne room by Rueban and the entrance guards followed with Saphira. The large doors were closed and the old knight looked at Jadis. "Why did you let Saphira go?" he asked. "Because the Zoras here are starting to awaken like her. Killing her now will only make them convinced I am who I am..." Jadis answered, "But, no worry. I have a plan..."

Jadis pointed to a far off corner and a shadowy figure came through the wall. It was a Black Reaper. "Who is my victim, Queen Jadis?" he asked.

Note: Well, there's Chapter 13! Review please? I recently found out the term 'Zola' was a mistranslation. ( shrugs) So, that's been corrected. Y'know, I'd love to stay and talk forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever- ( is slapped) But I can't. ( is slapped again) Stop it! I'll give you cookies!