As they all piled into the dining hall, Link's hand never left the bicep of his guard, his opposite hand holding his sandals he'd ditched while he was still on Teba's shoulder. This made it quite hard for Link to communicate, and Revali was all for it. He knew that Link was an irritable little thing, and he knew that he had this fire behind his every move, every word. Even when he was having a calm, happy conversation with the three back in the assignment enclosure, that fire was still present.

Revali supposed that's just what made Link the prince he'd grown into. He'd known Link, just as they both knew Teba and Kass, before they'd ever made their way into the afterlife. It was great for Link's wrecklessness to have the controlling side of Revali with him, that was a huge part of why the king had sent him with Link.

They could be best friends, or total enemies, absolutely no inbetween on the matter, but even still, they balanced one another out beautifully. The rage in Link, and the calm (for the most part) and logic in Revali made for a good pair, whether anyone else saw it or not. And putting Teba and Kass in the situatiom brought out the carefree side of the prince, and that was sheer luck they'd have met again, but it worked, and it made a perfect balance.

As they entered the dining hall, Link dropped his sandals down where he would sit, between Sidon and Revali, with Teba, Kass, and Bazz right across from them. Bazz sat in front of Sidon, Kass in front of Revali, and Teba right across from Link. Said Prince was quite happy with most of the arrangement, but he still held his irritability towards the two he didn't know. Luckily, Bazz and Sidon were having their own conversation, joking around and slapping jokingly at one another across their plates of food.

Teba, Revali, and Kass were all having their own little conversation with one another, about what they were doing all this time, about how things had gone, what happened to them to be in the afterlife, things of that nature.

The prince, however, wasn't involved in any conversation, instead, he was too busy shoving food down his throat, never once looking up from his plate. That was typical for Link, everyone close to him was aware, but it didn't stop the loud laugh from splitting through the air from Kass, causing quite a few heads to turn in their direction, and Link to raise his eyes as he shoved another mouthful of potatoes into his mouth.

Link had already scarfed down a little more than half of his plate. Once his mouth was thoroughly stuffed to the point of his cheeks puffing out, he dropped his silverware and raised his head up, swallowing quickly before going rapidly with his hands.

'Kass, are you seriously going to laugh everytime I eat?'

"Uh, yes I am, smartass, its funny. You look like a chipmunk."

Bazz, Sidon, and a few others turned their heads with wide eyes, internally praying for Kass after saying something so bold.

'Fair enough.'

Link gave a big grin, leaned over, and slapped Kass right upside the head.

"Revali, stop teaching him that shit!"

"Wouldn't have to if he didn't do shit that needed a slap to the head." Revali popped back, pushing the prince back. "Eat."

He didn't have to tell Link twice, as he was quick to duck his head back down, careful of his hair so not to cause an outburst from Revali about his 'perfect braids getting dirty'.

"So, Revali," At the sound of his name, the guard turned his attention towards Bazz, an eyebrow raised.

"Aside from being his guard, you and the prince seem very close. Have you guys known one another long..?"

Link dropped his fork, bent down to try to grab for it, and ended up hitting his forehead against the table. Nobody had ever asked something like that before, it threw him off guard.

"See, this is why you be careful." Revali sighed, grabbing the prince under his arms and returning him back to his seat, and placing his water bottle to his red forehead. The group around them were surprised when Link started the sounds out of Revali's name, but didn't really push it when his voice started to die down to nothing, a coughing fit starting up.

"And you know you can't talk either. You haven't for a century, so don't start back. You'll mess up your throat." Revali sighed, patting him on the back. "Anyway, I was kind of his friend before we passed on. We helped one another out when in need. I guess because he's got the fiesty ways he does, and I know how to slow him down when he gets that way, we made a good pair."

"Now, if you want to get technical, he and I, well, we aren't close all the time. Sometimes he hates me, and I'll hate him all the same. But whether I do or not, I still have a responsibility with him, not judt as his guard, but as a friend. He um, he's kind of like my best friend. He'd kill for me, and I'd do the same for him, just because, not just because it's my job." Revali explained.

"Plus, Revali has saved his ass quite a few times." Teba threw in, "And vice versa."

Bazz gave a nod, "I suppose that makes sense."

'Plus, he lets me fight with him,' Link announced, getting a nod from Teba.

"Of course he does. And while I'm sure Bazz will allow it, if you ask Sidon, there are training grounds here, you could go and fight with Revali."

Almost instantly, Link was slapping an open palm repeatedly against Revali's arm, begging him with his eyes.

"Ask Sidon."

Link paused, giving a low growl before turning his head to the angel, signing quickly and praying his friend wouldn't notice his words.

'Don't be an asshole, let me fight with Revali.'

"Link, that's not asking!" Shit, he'd been found out.

"What did he say?" Sidon asked out of confusion, his eyes wide.

"He wasn't asking, he was telling with a bit of name-calling."

"Oh. Well, if Bazz is alright with it, I'm sure we could pay it a visit."

Link's eyes brightened significantly.

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After making it to the training grounds as promised, Link removed of his shoes, handing those to Teba, and his cuffs and jewelry, handing them to Sidon with a look that screamed, 'if they get fucked up, I'm bustinf your skull in half'.

They were quite expensive.

'Are you ready to get your ass kicked, Revali?'"Are you ready to get your ass beat, Master Link?" Revali taunted, earning a growl from the prince.

"Do they do this a lot?" Sidon asked Teba, concern lacing his words.

"More than you know. More than I know really. The prince loves it, it's his calling. And Revali is a worthy competitor."

"Worthy? Explain."

"Cannot explain it in words, just watch them in action." Teba pointed to the two, already in stances.

"Alright, boys. Clean fight, first to three points, you know the drill. Link!" Kass shouted, giving him a pointed look. "Try not to kill him. Revali!" Eyes turned to him. "Don't let him get out of hand."

Urbosa cupped her hands around her mouth, giving a loud, "Ready? Begin!" And the boys were off.

Link was quick on his feet, a good advantage, but Revali, he knew Link's ways, far too much. So it came to no surprise except to the angels when Link launched himself towards his guard, his entire body coming off the floor high enough where he reached Revali's height, but the guard caught him mid-air, and launched him back in the direction he came from.

The prince was quick to roll out of the impact, his lips curving up into a dangerous smile. Teba nudged Sidon and Urbosa. "The smile, see it? He's in the zone now. All it takes is his body realizing there's a fight happening. Remember the danger level he has? Keep that in mind through the duration of this."

Revali was quick on his feet as well, just not as much so. He knew that smile all too well, and knew that it was time to take a side step, but he was a millisecond too late as the prince darted under his legs, wrapped his arms around Revali's torso, and launched him behind his head.

The guard hit the ground with a loud thud, and, with the prince becoming giddy, a series of claps sounded from his small hands as he darted right for the other demon, who grabbed him by the ankle, stood up, and slammed him on the ground, back connecting hard.

It was evident that Link had become winded, a huge gasp, desperate for air leaving his throat. Revali lied himself down on top of the smaller demon, a laugh leaving his lips. Said prince writhed under the weight, having a trick up his sleeve. Just as the point was about to be called for Revali, Link jerked his hips, only slightly, but it was enough for Revali to be sent upwards in the air, and just before his land back down, Link grabbed him by his wrist, snatched him back down, and, using the force of his yank, stood himself up just in time for a pointed-toed foot to land on Revali's throat, the arch of it preventing any damage to the windpipe.

"Point one to the prince!" Kass shouted, and Link pulled his foot away, taking Revali's outstretched hand to help him up.

Sidon was mesmerized.

"So, this happens often. Might I ask why they do this?" He asked.

"Easy. It helps Link get out any aggression he may have, it helps Revali train, and they love doing it. They met each other and bonded over such things before their time in the afterlife. Now, if you want things really interesting-" Teba cut himself short, going to the supply closet and pulling out training swords, tossing two on the field. "This is where Link's strongest points are. Not with his hands, even if it seems like he's a master with it."

Upon seeing the fake swords, Link's eyes lit up, signing a few things to his guard before a nod answered, and they went to grab for one each.

"Alright, ready? Round two, the prince in the lead. Begin!" Urbosa called again, sitting on the sidelines to watch the two go at it.

"I think it's great that it's something they can do together, really. It's just, well, Link gets quite carried away sometimes. Fighting is in his blood, it makes up who he is. He may be small, and look frail, but something in him has the rage of a burning building, and Revali knows how to handle it. How to keep it at bay if he gets bad." Teba spoke to the group, who gave a knowing nod.

At the time, Link and Revali had their swords clashed together, both pushing hard at one another in an attempt to break the contact. Finally, the force had become too much, and both were sent backwards, Revali looking calm, and the prince with a wild look in his eyes, bouncing back and forth on his feet with anticipation.

The next few moments came in a blur, one moment, they were fine, clashing it out and trying to disarm one another. The next, Link was on Revali's back, legs wrapped tight around his torso, with the base of the sword against the guard's neck, pulling it hard against his throat, but never enough to stop his airflow.

With the pressure applied, Link swiftly let him go, sending him reeling forwards and falling right on his face on the field. The prince placed a foot on his back, kicked the sword from his hand, and the match was called.

"Point to the prince, now in the lead by two points! Throw away the swords!" Kass called, and Link complied, pulling away from his guard and helping him to his feet once more.

"Round three, Prince in the lead, ready?"

There was a long pause while Link and Revali stared one another down, almost on top of one another with their close proximity.

"Begin!"

The round ended fairly quickly. All it took was one blow to Link's cheek to send him flying, landing flat on his back, his head sideways as Revali mocked him, one foot on his chest, and a shit eating grin on his lips.

"Point to Revali!"

When Link turned his head, Revali reeled backwards. Everyone moved a bit closer to see what the problem was, and when they saw it, those who knew, turned their heads to face one another, a look of worry on their faces.

"Revali's in for shit, now." Kass murmured.

"He's screwed." Teba piped in.

On Link's cheek, a long, seemingly deep cut had made itself known, puffy and an angry red.

Link stood, something in his eyes completely different than they had been before. That wild look had grown completely feral, a loud growl sounding through the grounds.

"What's going to happen?" Sidon and Mipha asked in unison.

"Revali's about to get his ass kicked, and buried under the dirt if he isn't careful." Kass mumbled, seemingly distressed, as he tried to figure out a way to prevent it.

"Alright, um.. Prince in the lead, Revali close behind. Ready? Begin.." Urbosa had become a bit quieter in her calling, but before her call to start, the prince was an instant blur, but luckily Revali caught it just in time.

He caught Link by his hips, lifted him high in the air, and threw him as hard as he could towards the opposite side of the arena, eyes blown wide.

It was as though the impact had never happened, because the prince was up in a matter of seconds, charging right back for the guard.

"Enough, Link!" He shouted, catching the underside of the smaller demon's jaw, sending him flying once more. That didn't stop him one bit.

He grew a bit smarter in his ways, allowing himself to fall, and come to a complete stop, making the guard a bit worried. He didn't hurt him too bad, had he?

Revali made the mistake of checking on him, because the second he was in close range, the demon prince struck, snatching the ankle from under the guard and onto the ground beside him.

The boy crawled onto the taller man's chest, not even listening to the match being called anymore. His fists collided several times with Revali's face, before his teeth sunk deep into the skin of his shoulder. Though before any skin tearing could take place, the guard rolled onto the prince, held him in place, and started shaking him violently.

"Hey! Snap out of it, dipshit!"

Everyone else was dead silent as Teba walked his way calmly to the two just as Revali pried the teeth from his skin and held his head back against the ground.

"Enough, Link! Shit!" Revali yelled, right in his face.

Nobody seemed to notice the crowd of angels piling in to see what the ruckus was.

Little by little, the predatory growls died down, the fighting stopped, and the prince looked around, a bit confused.

'Why are you on me? Everyone is staring.'

"You blacked out again."

Teba placed his hand on the prince's forehead, shaking his head a few times. "Revali, he's got to learn to control that. Truly."

oOo

After the action died down, Link was dead tired, having put his jewelry back on, as well as his sandals, and was currently being carried by Revali, fast asleep on his chest.

"Does he do that often?" Sidon asked gingerly as he led them to their quarters.

"Oh, not usually. While yes, he does have instances, it only happens if he gets hurt too bad. His mind goes blank, and his instincts take over. I guess that's why I'm normally needed if he does start a fight. Which is also why I'm the one he spars with. I know what to do, I understand him." Revali answered quietly.

"You two seem extremely close."

"Ah, yes. Well, I was his first friend that understood. I was also one of his first lovers, so I assume that's also part of the reason he puts so much trust in me. While we aren't together now, we did not end things on rough terms, he was just travelling too much. Now, I'm his guard, and I'm more than happy to keep it that way."

Sidon gave a nod, taking in the information. "So, if I need anything while you aren't around.."

"Take his slate, contact me immediately. I may not be around, but the voice will bring him to his senses if nothing else."

Sidon gave a nod. He'd remember that.

"Thank you very much for the information. Is there any way I can stop him from being so aggressive towards me as well?"

"Ah, that. Keep him busy, don't let your guard down. And whatever you do, do not let him get under your skin. That only encourages him. It may take time, but he'll warm up to you. Feed him, mention anything about Teba, his sister, or myself, and he'll talk. Like now, he wasn't too fond of Bazz. But he did make it clear that he wasn't so annoyed by him now. Just because Bazz asked a simple question."

Sidon gave a nod, opened the door for Revali to the prince's sleeping quarters, and bid him a well rest after thanking him for the information.

Revali wasn't so bad for someone that seemed so dangerous.

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Another chapter, a good look into how Link and Revali get along and how they perceive one another.

Thanks for reading.

-F.