The trek back to his home in Hateno village was a short one, but despite that fact, and despite the fact that he was running as fast as he could, it felt like it had taken hours. The door blew shut behind him and the hood was thrown from covering the top of his head in one quick movement, causing fat droplets of water to slap the wooden floor.
He stared inquisitively at the weapons mount that glistened from the back kitchen wall, sizing up each blade with narrowed eyes. If he had more time and Zelda's safety wasn't compromised by the likes of the Yiga Clan, he might have even taken a moment to open up his weapons journal and examine his own findings on each blade to weigh the pros and cons.
But there wasn't time for that right now.
Great Frostblade ... effective against numerous enemies, though due its size it was a bit heavy and wielding it properly required both hands which left his defenses down ... no. He'd be a fool to lug that through the Gerudo Highlands — he needed something lightweight, easy to wield, but durable. A crack of lightning outside the house pulled the blonde hero from his thoughts and served as a reminder of sorts to the true task at hand: saving Zelda. A wave of momentary shame washed over him as he reflected upon his current situation; standing here idly, nitpicking through his weapons for one that he deemed worthy while Zelda could very well be fighting for her life right now.
Finally, without further questioning, Link settled for a simple Lizal Tri-Boomerang, sword, and an unused Serpentine Spear that had been hanging on his wall for ages. He filled his quiver with an assortment of arrows, strapped a durable shield onto his back alongside his Forest Dwellers Bow and was on his way. Thanks to the Sheikah Slate that he still had in his possession, getting to the Gerudo region would be easy. His ability to fast travel to shrines already visited was one that he used many times during his expedition to free the Divine Beasts and Zelda, though it could only do so much. Given that the Yiga Clan hideout was exactly as the name stated ... a hideout, and not exactly sitting in a well populated area, Link's pitstop at the Gerudo Canyon Stable would certainly chip away at the allotted time-slot he'd given himself for idle business.
But riding on horseback was the only efficient way to get there, so there wasn't room for debate.
He took out his fastest steed, clad with the Ancient gear that gave him a stamina boost, and had just settled his foot into the stirrup when a voice called out from behind him, "young man!" An arm waved lightly through the air, catching the hero's eye, but only for a second. Link simply pulled his hood up further and mounted the white horse, grasping the reins between his fingers with the intent to snap and send the steed flying. "I have something for you," the voice was closer — much closer. Turning his head to the side, Link's eyes landed on the male who was standing an unnerving foot or so away from his horse.
Link was three seconds away from kindly telling his fellow traveler that he didn't have time for chit-chat, but he didn't even get the chance before a white envelope was produced and piquing his interest. The traveler held it between two fingers, up to the hero, bearing a wide smile that showed rows of perfectly straight teeth. Hesitantly, the blonde boy took the envelop and glanced back to the smiling traveler on his left. It was clear he wouldn't be leaving until he saw him open it, and they already had wasted enough time with this little endeavor, so he quickly flipped it over and began to rip the paper.
The weight of it itself was a bit surprising and indicated that there was something more than just a letter contained within, so now Link was pretty interested in what he had been given. He tore it with urgency, desperate to get this out of the way so he could continue his journey to the Yiga Clan hideout, but when he actually saw what his personalized package contained, part of him wished he had tossed it to the ground unopened. Inside was a simple sheet of paper, and a clothed item, reflecting the color of unsoiled and freshly fallen snow, bright enough to nearly light up his surroundings it seemed. Written on it, a few simple lines: 'If you wish to see your beloved Princess again, come alone to the Yiga Clan hideout in exactly two hours. We leave you a little motivation to ride fast and swift, Hero. See you soon.'