Boom.

The door sealed. Daruk, Revali, Urbosa, and Mipha stand on the opposite of the fallen hero. The door to the Shrine of Resurrection would not open to them or anyone from the outside. Mipha stared at the door sadly.

"I still think that was a risky move that you did," Revali complained. "Why did you pass it on to him when it won't be used for many years?"

Mipha made no movement or sound. No way of reply.

Daruk sighed. "Enough Revali."

"Certainly you two understand?" asked Revali.

"It was hers to give not ours," Urbosa stated. "Plus its too late now. What has been done, cannot be undone."

The three Champions stared at Mipha. They quietly left the cave without her. Mipha continued to stare at the door with sorrowful eyes. Link's injured body burned into her mind: blood gushing out of his wounds, the light fading from his eyes, and an outstretched hand toward her.

Link...be strong. I know you can make it through this.

Meanwhile; Daruk, Revali, and Urbosa walk outside and see the horror that befell the castle: dark swirling clouds, purple energy surging forth corrupting all it touched.

"Do you think the princess made it to the Great Deku Tree?" asked Revali.

"If you want to know, go there yourself," Urbosa replied.

Revali scoffed. "And risk Ganon finding the sword? I think I will pass."

Silence fell among them. Daruk scratched the back of his head. "So what now?"

"Well I'm certainly not waiting for him to wake up," Revali stated. "I'm going to retake my Divine Beast."

"Are you dumb?" asked Urbosa. "You do realize that will end in your death."

Revali shrugged. "There is that chance yes, but it's pointless to simply sit around and wait for that boy to awaken."

"His name is Link," Mipha's voice chimed in. They turn to see her exiting the cave. "And he is the reason why we are standing here at all. Had we blindly went to our Divine Beasts...I'm certain that we all would have died."

Urbosa nodded. "She is right. If Link hadn't spotted those blights flying off from the castle, things would have ended up differently."

Revali scoffed and turned toward the horizon.

"We know," Daruk stated. "Revali knows that too. However, I think I will try to take my beast back too."

The other three gasped.

"Why Daruk?" asked Mipha. "Why would you attempt that?"

Daruk smiled. "I don't have one hundred years left in me. So, might as well try and do something useful."

Mipha shook her head. "But-"

"He is right you know," said Revali. "None of us are going to be of any use in one hundred years from now. We are going to be dead."

Urbosa sighed. "As much as I hate to agree, he is right. Daruk, Revali, and myself won't be alive in one hundred years."

Mipha gasped. "You too Urbosa?"

Urbosa nodded. "Yup. Might as well do the same."

Mipha shook her head. "Please...don't...none of you have to die."

Urbosa stood firm. "The Gerudo don't have that long of a life span. I'm not going to sit on my butt while my beast wrecks havoc in my desert. I would rather die fighting than just wait for death to come to me."

"And we have to agree yet again," Revali stated. "I'm a proud archer. I can wait quite long to line up the shot that I need to take, but one hundred years is too long of a wait for me."

"Sorry Mipha," Daruk said with a slight bow, "but I'm with them. We Gorons can live for a long time, but I'm not going to last that long. Even if I do die, it will be at least doing something useful."

Mipha's fist clenched. "Then...I will try to retake my beast as well."

"You will not," Urbosa said quickly.

Mipha began trembling. "I...don't want to be left alone..."

Daruk laughed. "What do you mean? You won't be alone? You have a little brother to look after. Not to mention your father."

"Yes," said Revali. "Then there is that other Zora that you and him played with too."

Urbosa placed a hand on Mipha's shoulder. "And you'll always be welcomed in Gerudo Town."

"Well that's because she's a girl," Revali replied.

"Thank goodness that you are not one," Urbosa stated. "I don't think the town would let you live with that attitude of yours."

Revali smiled. "Last time I checked, your archers are not on my level."

Tears fell from Mipha's eyes. The three focus went back to her. "That's...not what...I meant." The others finally wore sorrowful expressions. "Zelda is keeping Ganon...at bay...you three...will be...dead while Link...Link...he won't wake up for a century...and even then what we learned-"

Daruk embraced her with a gentle hug. "We know what you meant Mipha. We know. Yet if it is true then the little guy is going to need your help when he awakens." With hesitation, Daruk released the hug. "I know that this is a lot to ask of you, but you are the only one who can do this."

Daruk slowly turned toward the direction of Death Mountain. Fire glowed in his eyes. He slammed his fist into his hand. "Give my regards to Link when he wakes up. Tell him to keep his head held high. It isn't his fault that this happened. See you and take care of yourself Mipha."

Daruk curled up and rolled away.

Revali scoffed. "It would be easy to put the blame on him, but Daruk is right. No one could have seen this coming. He...tried his best but there were too many. But the sword getting damaged was his fault."

"Revali!" shouted Urbosa.

Revali turned to face Mipha. "So make sure you step up his training. Since he can't match my archery, he should at the very least be a competent swordsman."

Revali soared of the ground with an updraft from no where. Quickly his figure disappeared to the northwest.

Urbosa sighed. "That bird brain. He could have just said good bye." She looked at Mipha sadly. "Come. I will take you home."

Mipha gazed at her sadly, tears still pouring. "But-"

"Consider it how I will say goodbye," Urbosa stated. "Plus...I would like to share one more journey with you before heading out."

A smile broke on Mipha's face. She leaped into Urbosa's arms. Urbosa could only return the hug in reply. The two left the area and headed for Zora's Domain.

100 Years Later...

A downpour of rain fell harshly in the area of Zora's Domain. It continued to fall with no sign of stopping. Zora knights patrolled the city. A light blue Zora wearing standard armor for her race was sparring with another of her race but was dark brown colored. Both wielded practice spears.

"I'm winning this round Rivan," said the light blue Zora.

"I am winning this one Gaddison," spoke Rivan with a chuckle.

Rivan thrust his weapon at Gaddison, but Gaddison parried. She spun around, swinging her weapon with the momentum. Rivan blocked the attack, and rushed toward Gaddison. She adjusted her stance, and leaped to the side. She thrust her spear and smacked him in the chest.

"Gotcha," she said happily.

Rivan sighed. "Thirteen to twelve with you in the lead. I didn't think that move of yours would work."

Gaddison smiled. "Same. Mipha taught it to me. It was the first time I was able to pull it off."

Rivan's expression soured. "Oh...surprising that the failure of the royal family taught you so well."

"Come on Rivan not this again."

"You know it's not just me," argued Rivan. "A lot of Zoras see her as a failure. Not only as the princess of this realm, but as her duty as a Champion. One hundred years have passed and yet she does nothing about Divine Beast Ruta."

"I'm getting tired of repeating myself: would have died, caused us sorrow, would have blamed someone who wasn't at fault."

"You are STILL defending him?! Out of all the Champions, he was the most pathetic. Couldn't even protect one person without gravely injuring himself."

Gaddison scowled. "Oh and you could have done better against an army of Guardians?"

"We barely were walking at the time," argued Rivan. "Of course not. What's his excuse? Too many?"

"THEY'RE BACK!" shouted a Zora. Everyone's attention turned toward the main gate. Many Zora soldiers were marching back, yet some were limping back. Gaddison rushed toward the main gate while Rivan slowly followed.

Gaddison looked around. "Where is she?"

Rivan finally joined her. "Doesn't look like it was too bad this time."

Gaddison continued to look, and soon found the Zora in question. Yet, her expression saddened at the sight. Mipha limped into view with her brother, Sidon, following next to her. However, the scars from her battles across the years show clearly. All were spread out and varied from a single line to an area. Her left leg was bandaged up with some red seeping through the bandages. Yet she continued to walk, or rather limp, with her head held high and determination in her eyes.

Sidon made no move to aid her, yet continued to walk with her at her pace.

Gaddison bowed. "Welcome back Master."

Mipha smiled as she stopped. "Hello Gaddison."

"...How did the raid go?" asked Gaddison.

"I am fine Gaddison," Mipha spoke gently. "One of them just got a lucky shot is all."

"But we should get you to the inn Sis," Sidon stated. "You need your rest. You need to recover."

Mipha nodded. "Some rest would be good right now."

Mipha limped away with Siphon next to her.

"This happens every month," Rivan stated. "The Blood Moon regenerates the monsters, and she goes and gets hurt."

"Anything can happen in battle," Gaddison stated. "I'm sure it's not her fault that happened."

"At the very least the Scarred Princess made the road safe," said Rivan.

A smack on the head followed the sentence. Rivan turned around to see another Zora, a dark scaled male, wearing a scowl expression.

"What was that for Bazz?" asked Rivan.

"You damn well know what that was for!" Bazz barked. "That so called title you said is disgraceful and insulting."

Rivan shrugged. "I'm not the one who gave it to her."

"Yet you do not hesitate to use it!" barked Bazz. "Fifty laps around the domain!"

"Oh come on," whined Rivan.

"NOW!" yelled Bazz.

Rivan scurried into the water. Gaddison bowed. "Thank you Commander."

"Raise your head child," Bazz spoke kindly. "You have no need to bow to me."

Gaddison rose her head. "But I'm just a foot soldier."

Bazz smiled. "Who is not only best friends with Lady Mipha, but being trained by the legend herself." Gaddison blushed. "Go and see her. I'm sure your company will perk her right up."

Gaddison nodded and left. She made her way over to the inn, one of the few spots with shelter from the rain, and quickly found Mipha laying on a bed as a medic Zora tended to her wounds. Sidon stood near and waved Gaddison inside.

"How is she doing?" asked Gaddison.

"It was deep cut," Sidon replied. "Thankfully nothing vital was hit. It will leave a scar though."

"How did this happen?" asked Gaddison.

"It was a white Boblikin," Mipha replied. "The blade he had was a high quality one. It had pushed one of own down and went for the kill. I shielded him and killed it, but he got me good."

"A white one?" gasped Gaddison. "That hasn't happened before though right?"

Sidon nodded. "For one to appear after a Blood Moon, Ganon must be getting stronger."

Mipha's expression saddened. "Zelda...is doing her best...but..."

Sidon nodded. "I know. We are running out of time. And Ruta has once again pouring water out like crazy. We will need the Rito's help again to stall some time."

"Isn't the annual meeting soon?" asked Gaddison.

Sidon nodded. "Yes. Razz and I will be heading out soon."

"I can come with," Mipha stated.

Sidon shook his head. "No. You need to rest. Razz and myself will be enough. We will be able to get there in a few hours easily." Mipha frowned. "Don't worry. I will give your regards to Riju. You are in no shape to be traveling right now."

"I guess...you are right," Mipha agreed sadly.

"Don't worry," Sidon said as he smiled and pumped his arm, "I will be back in no time. And I will tell you all about it."

Mipha nodded yet didn't look pleased. Sidon strolled over and hugged her.

"I will make sure she gets plenty of rest," Gaddison said proudly.

Sidon broke the hug and smiled again with another pump of his arm. "Thank you. I'm counting on you."

Sidon then left.

Bazz waited for him by the entrance. "I guess the princess won't be joining us?"

Sidon shook his head. "No. She needs to rest. Let's head to the meeting point."

"The Riverside Stable right?" asked Bazz.

Sidon nodded. With a high jump, he dove into the water below. Bazz quickly followed. Both swam through the rivers of Hyrule at incredible paces. Within an hour they arrived at their destination, the Riverside Stable. They emerged from the water and made their way to the opening of the stable.

Sidon gazed around and quickly noticed something was amiss. Where are the handlers? The owners, and those who are passing by.

Bazz took out his spear. "I don't like this."

"That makes two of us," Sidon agreed.

"And with that makes three," spoke an unknown voice.

Sidon and Bazz stood back to back, looking around for the source of the voice.

"Why isn't she here?" asked the voice.

Sidon continued to search yet found nothing. She who?

"I believe we are dealing with the Yiga clan Prince Sidon," Bazz spoke.

A Yiga archer appeared out of red smoke. "Right you are. Now, answer the question."

Suddenly six more Yiga members appeared and surrounded them.

Sidon scoffed. Damn. A trap. But how did they learn that we were meeting here this time?

"I believe you have a question to answer," spoke a Yiga.

Sidon smiled. "Well there are a lot of 'shes' in Hyrule. Can you be more specific?"

"Your sister Mipha," a Yiga replied. "Doesn't she attend these meetings of yours?"

"So...you've known about them for some time now," Sidon said with a scowl.

"Of course," another Yiga spoke. "You really didn't think that we wouldn't find out about it?"

"Now where is she?!" a Yiga demanded.

Bazz stood firm with Sidon. "Lady Mipha isn't present at the moment and is safe in Zora's Domain."

Sidon scowl turned to a cocky smile. "Meaning you can't touch her."

"Do not assume she isn't reachable," a Yiga stated.

"We will find a way to kill her," another Yiga spoke.

"Over my dead body," Bazz stated.

The Yiga took aim. "That can be arranged."

Suddenly, arrows flew from above them all. The entire group looked up to see two Rito flying over head. One had white feathers while the other had black.

"This is why we should never be late Teba," the black feathered Rito stated.

Teba nodded. "We are in agreement Harth."

Both Rito fired more arrows as they glide across the sky.

"Shoot now those birds!" shouted a Yiga.

The archers took aim. Bazz quickly pierced a Yiga archer. Sidon rushed another but he vanished. He reappeared above him now wielding a sickle.

"You die now Prince of Zoras!"

Bazz threw the body of the Yiga at the air borne one and they collided. Both fell to the ground.

"Quick!" shouted another Yiga. "Call for reinforcements!"

A soft giggle was heard. "I'm afraid they will not be joining you today."

They turn to the source to see three Gerudo standing next to three Shiekian warriors. Two of the three Gerudo stood much taller than all others there. One held a Gerudo spear while the other one, in more armor, wielded a Gerudo Claymore. The third one seemed to be a child.

"Liana," called the claymore wielding Gerudo, "I will protect Chief Riju. You should join the fight."

Liana nodded. "As you command Buliara."

Liana rushed into the fray. The remaining Yiga teleported away and were further up the road.

"We should pull back for now," said a Yiga.

"We still have reinforcements on the way from Death Mountain," another Yiga stated. "We just need to hold out until then."

Sidon struck his pose. "You are far out numbered and out matched."

"That remains to be seen fish," a Yiga spat.

The sound of rolling rocks filled their ears. The Yiga turned around to see two large rocks rolling towards them.

"WHAT?!" shouted a Yiga.

They teleported away to avoid the attack. The boulders sprouted arms and legs and carried large stone blades.

"Sorry that we are late," a Goron spoke. "We had an ambush on the way here to deal with."

"Pyle and I, Bargoh, fought them off," Bargoh explained, "and then we rolled here as fast as we could."

"You're timing is incredible," Sidon stated.

The remaining Yiga scowled at the force in front of them: three Gerudo, two Zora, two Rito, and two Goron.

Riju stepped forth. "Now tell us how you knew that we were meeting here today, and while you are at it, why did you come here in the first place?"

"They were attempting to assassinate my sister," Sidon replied.

Riju shook her head. "Now that is a foolish idea. Mipha would have ripping through you all so quickly."

Teba took aim. "Now answer the question."

Harth took aim as well.

"A meeting like this was bound to get noticed," a Yiga explained. "It doesn't matter how secret you try to make it. People will talk and when they talk we simply listened."

"I don't buy it," Riju stated.

"Believe what you want to little one," another Yiga spoke. "You are all fighting a futile battle. Lord Ganon has already won, and yet you cling to what little hope you can. You can't face the reality that you have alrea-"

An arrow stuck into the speaking Yiga's head. He fell to the ground. Harth notched another arrow.

"How specifically did you learn of this meeting?" asked Teba.

Riju smirked. "I'd talk if I were you."

Before a word could be said, the ground began shaking.

"Bargoh what did you do?!" asked Pyle.

"I didn't do anything!" Bargoh replied.

Buliara and Liana moved next to Riju. Teba took to the skies to learn what was causing the shaking. His eyes widened as he watched an ancient tower rise up from the ground. In the distance, he noticed one of the shrines activated. He soared back down as the rumbling stopped.

"What did you see?" asked Sidon.

"We need to wrap up this meeting with the Yiga," Teba stated.

They all turned to look to see the Yiga have escaped.

"Well there goes that plan," Bazz stated.

Riju stepped forward. "What did you see up there?"

Teba gave them a small smile. "The towers and shrines have activated.

Sidon smiled widely. Link...he is finally awake.

WwwwwwW

Warmth.

For the longest time, warmth was all he felt. A comforting embrace of warmth that welcomed him. He opened his eyes to see himself floating in water. Completely engulfed in the warm feeling, and yet it felt someone was next to him. He turned his head to see a figure embracing him.

Is...Is this where...the feeling is from?

Submitting to the feeling, he closed his eyes and drifted back into sleep.

"...nk."

A voice spoke to him.

Who...is there?

"L...nk"

I can't...hear it.

"Link...open your eyes."

Link slowly opened his eyes to see himself in some sort of chamber. The warm feeling he felt was gone, yet he wasn't cold.

What in the world...where am I?

"It is time Link," the voice continued.

"Who are you?" Link asked. No response.

With a sigh, he sat up. He wore only a pair of blue boxers and a belt. On his chest was a splat looking scar. The room he sat wasn't that large yet it held a pedestal. He scooted to the edge of the metal bed he sat on and stood up. Yet he fell to his knees a moment later.

So...weak...how long...have I been sleeping?

Finding his strength, he forced himself to his feet. He made his way over to the pedestal, and a rectangle device popped out.

"This is the Skiekian Slate," the voice spoke. "Take it with you. It will aid you on your journey."

"What journey?" Link asked. No response. "Oh come on really? An answer would be nice. Like who are you? Or where am I?"

Or the fact that the voice called me Link. I know that's my name...but the voice sounds familiar. Might be someone from my past.

Link grabbed the Shiekian Slate. A wall opened up. A few boxes were rotted out with some barrels and two chests. He opened them to find a white shirt, pants, and brown boots. He put on the clothes and hung the Skiekian Slate on his belt. He found another wall blocking his path with a pedestal on the side. The slate glowed.

Oh...maybe use this slate thing on that?

Link placed the slate screen down on the pedestal. The wall opened up with a blue circle lighting up on the ground.

"Whoa...neat."

"Link...there isn't much time," the voice spoke again. "Please...save Hyrule."

"Can you please explain to me what you mean?" Link asked. No response. "This is getting really old really fast."

He made his way outside. Sunlight poured down as he looked onto the vast landscape before him.

"Wow...beautiful."

His smile as bright as the light shining from above. However, it faded as he stared at a large structure in the distance. Swirling purple energy giving it an omniscience presence. His chest suddenly hurt a little. He gasped and looked away. Pain began to fill his head. Flashes of a monstrous being, twisted and having the same purple coloring as the energy he saw before. The pain subsided. Link was catching his breath.

What the hell was that? Never mind...don't want to know.

He made his way down the trail to discover an old man in rags with a long white beard sitting by a fire, cooking some meat.

"Why hello there," the old man said cheerfully. "I don't see many travelers here."

The smell of the meat drew Link to the fire as his stomach rumbled.

Smells...so...good.

The old man laughed. "Sounds like you could use some food. Come and join me."

"Really?" asked Link. "You don't mind?"

"Not at all," the old man replied.

Link sat by the fire and dug into the food immediately. Their were some baked apples as well. Soon Link had devoured four fish, two slabs of meet, and six baked apples.

"So delicious," Link said with a burp.

"I hope so since you ate everything," the old man stated.

Link's eyes widened. "I am so sorry. I will go get you some more."

The old man laughed. "No need young man. It is alright. I had already eaten before you stopped by."

"But I need to pay you back for that meal," Link argued. "I can't leave things like this."

The old man stroke his beard. He then noticed the item on Link's waist. "Is that the Skiekian Slate?"

Link looks down. "Yeah...that is what the voice called it."

"Voice?" asked the old man. Link explained what happened when he woke up. "Do you recognize the voice?"

Link shook his head. "I didn't...but it felt familiar."

"I see," the old man replied. "Moving on from that though, if you want to repay me, I know something you can do. Do you see a rock formation ahead that makes a tent?"

Link looked down the path. "Yes."

"There is a pedestal there that the Slate can fit into," the old man stated. "Activate it and we will be even."

Link tilted his head. "You sure? How will this pay you back?"

The old man smiled. "An old man's curiosity will be sated. That is payment enough."

Link shrugged. "If you say so."

Link made his way down the path. Soon he was in the rock formation the old man mentioned. He quickly found the pedestal. He placed the slate on it.

"Authorizing Skiekian Slate...confirmed."

Link smiled. Well that is good.

"Activating towers and shrines...please watch for falling rocks."

Link blinked. "Wait what-"

The platform began to shake. It rose from the ground and through the rocks above. Link covered his head from the debris falling. Soon it stopped. Link looked at the slate and now had part of the map unlocked.

"...what in the world did I just get myself into?"