"Let me see if I understand this," Teba spoke, "the hero that we have been waiting for has finally woken up, who is now going to be hunted by the Yiga, and you DON'T want us to go get him?"

"Yes," Sidon replied.

Teba, Harth, Bargoh, and Pyle looked baffled. The Shiekian warriors left to inform their leader about this news. Riju, Buliara, and Liana were silent.

"Why?" asked Harth. "He is in grave danger right now."

"He might not remember everything that has happened one hundred years ago," Sidon stated. "Telling him that he has to save Hyrule while dazed from memory loss might be too much for him."

"You don't know that for a fact," said Teba.

"Yeah," Pyle stated. "He might just jump right to it. Rush into the castle full sprint and slay Ganon."

"That wouldn't be the best course of action to take," Riju spoke. The group turned towards her. "That place is crawling with all types of Guardians: walkers, turrets, and floaters. Not to mention that it is crawling with powerful creatures from all kinds of monster races. While I do agree it wouldn't be impossible, but that chances of an attack by himself would most likely end in his death."

"Have you forgotten that Lady Zelda is still inside there?" asked Bargoh. "Fighting off Ganon by herself?"

Riju glared. "I have not. No one has. I'm saying that Sidon has a point."

"After all that my tribe has done for you Sidon," Teba said harshly, "this is how you repay us? Not letting us go fetch the hero who can end this nightmare?"

"Teba please listen to me," Sidon pleaded. "My sister has made a plan and it could be our best bet to save the kingdom. If Link truly doesn't remember anything, that means that he isn't even a shadow of his former self."

"What does that have to do with anything?" asked Pyle.

Sidon looked away. "He tried to fight Ganon 100 years ago and lost. Nearly died which is why we needed to use the Chamber of Resurrection. It was the only way to save him."

"What's with the history lesson?" asked Harth.

Riju sighed. "If he were to fight Ganon now, he would most likely die and we would lose our last chance of winning this war."

Silence.

Sidon turned his gaze toward Teba. "We have asked a lot of your tribe...that I will not deny, but the plan my sister has come up with will work. Please...I am asking this not as a prince...but as a fellow warrior." Sidon bows.

"Prince Sidon!" shouted Bazz.

Sidon did not move. "I'm asking for your help a little while longer. Please."

Teba stared at Sidon. Silence fell again.

Teba sighed. "Alright...but I want to hear this plan your sister has come up with...and raise your head. You are a prince."

Sidon straightened. "That title has no meaning on the battlefield. And...I will share the plan my sister has formed."

Pyle groaned. "It would go faster if we just found him."

Bargoh nodded. "I agree."

Riju clapped her hands. "Well too bad. Three against one. I'm with Sidon on this. Plus, we meet after each Blood Moon any way. So, one month from now, we see how Mipha's plan is coming along."

Harth nodded.

"That sounds fair," Teba stated.

Pyle coughed. "However, if no progress has been made, we will moves things along faster."

Riju sighed. "That...is fair.

Sidon hesitantly nodded. One month to find Link and restore his memory...that isn't going to be easy.

"So," Teba spoke, "what is the plan your sister made?"

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A half a day passed, Link had climbed down from the tower, talked to the old man, and had gone to the four shrines to obtain treasures. Now he stood before the ruined Temple of Time where the old man said he would meet him.

The way he disappeared...wasn't natural. Still though it will be nice to get that Paraglider from him and get off this plateau. Going through the cold was a pain though...I'll need to find something to keep me warm in the future.

Link slowly walked into the temple. Once he crossed the threshold, his head throbbed in pain. He grasped it grunting. Imagines flashing in his mind: himself standing before a sword in a pedestal, beings rushing toward him, Link holding the sword skyward.

The pain subsided. Link took deep breaths and wiped the sweat off of his brow.

"What...in the name...was that?" he asked no one.

He raised his head toward the goddess statue. At the base was a pedestal like from his vision.

"Link!" called a familiar voice. Link looked up toward the whole in the roof. The old man was there. "Come up here."

"Working on it," Link called back.

Link stood up. He wandered toward the hole in the wall and began to climb up. The footing was terrible, and there was no good spots to get a decent grip...yet he made it to the roof. From here, he had a clear view of all around him...including the castle in the distance.

"Thank you for meeting me here," the old man stated.

"I would say it was no problem...but it was," Link replied.

The old man smiled. "I noticed that. What did you see through the pain?"

Link hesitated. "Did you know that was going to happen to me?"

The old man looked away. "I knew that it might happen...but no guarantee that it would."

"Who are you?" asked Link. "Why would you have me go through those shrines, and collect these treasures?"

Eerie flames appeared around the old man. A bright light burst forth and forced Link to shield his eyes. Once the light died, Link opened them to see the old man wearing royal clothes and a crown.

"I am Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule," Rhoam said sadly. "The last king Hyrule had."

Link blinked. "Had?"

Rhoam nodded. "I am no longer of this world. I died at the hands of Calamity Ganon one hundred years ago."

"And you have been lingering here?" asked Link. "Why?"

"I have been waiting for the hero to awaken," Rhoam replied. "The hero chosen by the Master Sword who could defeat Ganon and save my kingdom from ruin. That hero...is you Link."

Link pointed to himself. "Me?" Rhoam nodded. "You're...kidding me right?"

"The voice you heard was none other than my daughter, Zelda," Rhoam continued. "She has been fighting Ganon alone for the past one hundred years. Keeping him at bay inside the castle I once called home. However, her power is fading and is in dire need of your help."

Link began sweating. Wait...Ganon...Master Sword...Zelda? I don't know any of this.

"I plead to you, hero of this land, save her." Rhoam bowed.

Link's eyes darted from side to side. "Wait a minute...save a kingdom...I don't know...I mean that is a tall order and I'm still not sure who I am." He grabbed his head. "This is...a little much."

Rhoam rose his head. "...I see..." Sorrow rang in his voice.

Silence fell between them.

"But he could be anywhere on this plateau," came a mysterious voice.

Link and Rhoam looked around. Rhoam gazed downward and his eyes widened. Two Yiga clan members were walking around.

"We really should head back and report this to Master Kohga," said the first Yiga member.

"It was on the way," the second Yiga stated. "That fight we were in was not going our way. We won't stay long. I'm sure those Rito are hot on our tail. We'll put on our disguises, look for him for a day, then leave."

Red smoke appeared. Link watched as the two Yiga turned into regular looking travelers.

"Shall we get started 'James?'" asked the first Yiga.

"Yes 'Tom' lets shall," said the second Yiga.

The two walked away together.

"What was that about?" Link asked quietly.

"...you need to head to Kakariko Village," Rhoam replied in a whisper.

He touched the slate. Link watched as a yellow dot appeared to the east on a blank part of the map.

Link blinked. "What the?"

"Remember what I've taught you on the plateau," Rhoam stated. "Finding landmarks, pulling items from the slate, as well as the abilities from the shrines you received. Warp to the tower and find another one in the east. Unlock it and it shall show you the land around the village."

His voice was full of worry with a hint of fright.

"What is wrong?" Link asked. "Who were those guys?"

"Link," Rhoam began, "I know that you are confused and I have revealed something to you that you weren't ready for. However, trust me this one time. There is someone there who can help you start recovering your memory named Impa. Do as I have instructed while I distract them to buy you time. They are no allies of yours. They are of the Yiga clan. Now go."

Rhoam disappeared.

Link blinked. What the? He gazed toward the tower on the plateau. He took out his slate and opened the map. ...I will trust you this one time old man.

Link touched the tower on the map and disappeared in a blue light.

Meanwhile; Rhoam dressed in his rags again, appeared on the other side of the temple. He walked into view of James and Tom.

"Oh? Visitors to this plateau?" Rhoam asked.

James and Tom look over.

"Yes," James said. "We are actually looking for another member of our traveling group."

Rhoam stroke his beard. "Really? Well I have only seen one other person on this plateau recently."

"Really?" Tom asked. "Where is he? What does he look like? Did they have an ancient relic on them?"

Rhoam stroke his beard some more. "Mmmmmm...I do recall him having such a relic...or was it his bag?"

"That could be him," James stated. "Please kind old man, can you tell us where he is?"

Rhoam smiled. "Why yes. I believe he went to the ruins on top of the mountain here on this plateau. He was very interested in them."

James and Tom mentally smirked. That has to be Link.

"Oh thank you sir," Tom stated.

"You've really helped us out," James stated.

"You are very welcome," Rhoam replied. "I have a cabin out this way. Come find me if you have any trouble."

James nodded. "Will do."

James and Tom walked toward the mountain.

"What luck," James said. "Link will be dead by the time the sun rises tomorrow."

Tom nodded. "Indeed."

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Sidon swam back to the domain with Bazz. Upon arriving, a large crowd of Zoras were gathered outside the inn. Sidon walked over with Bazz close behind.

"The prince has returned," Bazz called out.

The crowd turned around and cheered. They cleared a path for them. Kodah, a red female Zora, greeted them.

"Welcome back you two," Kodah stated.

"What is with the large gathering?" asked Sidon.

Kodah gazed downward. "It's...your sister."

Sidon's eyes widened. "What's wrong with her?"

"Well what would you have me do then?!" Rivan's voice rang loudly.

Sidon looked up. Gaddison was in front of Rivan. Kayden, a blue male Zora was tending to Mipha, who was sleeping.

"Not what you just did!" Gaddison shouted back.

"You were the one who was pleading her not to go!" Rivan retorted.

Sidon sighed. "...my sister knows the shrines have activated?"

Kodah nodded. "Yes."

"She is injured and can't go out!" Gaddison shouted. "Of course I didn't want her to go out there!"

"She wasn't listening so what I did was the best course of action!" retorted Rivan.

Sidon walked in between the two. "Enough!"

Silence fell.

Kayden smiled. "Welcome back."

"Thanks," Sidon stated. "How is my sister?"

"Resting but alright," Kayden replied. "Despite Rivan knocking her out."

Sidon scowled. His glance turned toward Rivan. "You did what?"

"She wasn't listening," Rivan replied. "It was the best way to get her to stop moving."

"I asked for your help Rivan," Gaddison said with a bite. "Not to hurt her more."

"She was hurting herself more by putting pressure on that leg," Rivan argued. "I helped like you asked and this is the thanks I get?"

"You should have just let her go!" called out a Zora.

Sidon and the others turn toward the crowd.

"Yeah," another Zora joined. "It's about time she actually did something."

Sidon clenched his fist.

"We have been living in fear of the reservoir bursting and flooding this entire region for too long!" shouted another Zora.

Sidon trembled in anger.

"Even with the Rito helping us stop it," yet another Zora stated, "there is only so much water we can let out of there and even then the gain is more than the loss."

Sidon fought back against his anger, yet it was beginning to over power him.

The first Zora that shouted nodded. "Now the hero is awake. It is time for the Scarred Princess to actually do something for a change."

Sidon snapped. "AND HOW DO YOU THINK SHE GOT THOSE SCARS?!" The power of his shout was felt by not only the ones near by but the entire domain. "SHE HAS BEEN OUT THERE FIGHTING! FIGHTING ALONGSIDE OUR TROOPS WHO RISK THEIR LIVES TO KEEP THE ROADS SAFE! SHE PUTS HERSELF ON THE FRONT LINES AND GETS WOUNDED PROTECTING THE ROADS AND THE WATER WAYS OF OUR DOMAIN! SO THAT YOU LOT CAN ACTUALLY USE THEM SAFELY!"

Sidon's anger continued to rise. The crowd grew scared and took a few steps back.

"Calm yourself Sidon," came a new yet familiar voice.

Everyone's attention turned to the source, Dorephan the king of the Zoras. Everyone but Sidon bowed to him.

Sidon breathed heavily. "I'm...sorry Father."

"You have not done anything wrong my child," Dorephan stated. "Yet acting out in anger like this is not the way to handle the situation." His attention turned to the crowd. "You all have daily chores and such to complete right. Best get to it."

"Yes your majesty!" shouted the crowd. They dispersed.

"Thank you your majesty," Kodah stated. "They were giving me a headache."

"That makes two of us," said Kayden.

A mighty cry from Divine Beast Ruta echoed throughout the area. The down pour outside seized. Dorephan smiled. "Seems like Teba has once again calmed Ruta."

As if on cue, Teba landed behind Dorephan soaked to the bone.

"I'm going to feel damp for a week," Teba complained.

Dorephan laughed. "That seems to be your catch phrase after you help us."

Teba shook what water he could off of himself. Kodah brought him a long cloth, a towel, to dry off.

"Thank you once again for your help," Kodah said with a bow.

Teba took the towel. "You are welcome." Teba began to dry himself. "Did Harth arrive yet?"

Sidon shook his head. "No."

"He should be here soon," Teba stated. "Then Mipha can get healed and head out."

"When she wakes up," Gaddison said with spite.

Teba gazed toward her. "What do you mean?"

"It seems that Rivan knocked her out," Sidon stated.

"Which is unacceptable," said Bazz.

"Look if she pushed her wound it would have gotten worse," Rivan stated. "Then she will be out longer. I did you all a favor so a little thanks is in order."

Dorephan sighed. "You do make a fair point. So, as king I give you my thanks."

Rivan smiled. "You are welcome."

Dorephan towered over Rivan. "But as a father, you are in trouble for hitting my daughter."

Rivan began to sweat as he looked up at the glaring king.

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Link made it off the plateau, crossed the plains, completed a shrine, gathered weapons scattered, fended off some beasts, but he finally made it to the top of the next tower. He looked at the new part of the map that had appeared. The yellow dot and the path to it.

So, it seems that I need to follow the river east through a cave, then once outside head north and follow the path till I reach the village. Once there, maybe I can finally get some real answers.

Link jumped off the tower and quickly brought out the Paraglider. Soaring across the sky, he flew between the two mountains in front of him while slowly losing altitude. Closer and closer the river became. Three Octoroks breached the water surface. Link gasped. All three fired rocks in unison toward the hero. Link stored the Paraglider and descended rapidly to dodge the rocks. He drew a worn bow while falling. He took aim at one and fired an arrow. He quickly did the same for the other two. All three hit their marks and slain the creatures.

Link fell into the river before he could take out his glider again. The current was strong and carried him down stream. He breached the surface for air as he quickly took in his surroundings. He tried to fight against the current yet failed.

Crap crap crap! I need to get to shore!

A sharp pain triggered in his head. Memories of swimming lessons. Taught by...a shadow? The pain seized. Link recovered and swam to the shore just a little south. He made it and collapsed.

"That...was not...fun."

Link stared up at the ceiling of the cave. That shadow...it looked like the figure that was embracing me while I was sleeping...who is it?

Link sat up. Across the river he saw a camp of monsters. Link found his strength and stood up. He continued to follow the river; ignoring the camp for the time being. Once he reached outside, he headed north and quickly found a stable. People there were hard at work: cooking, selling wares, tending to the horses, chopping wood, and cleaning inside.

Link smiled at the sight. Incredible. I would like to stop here...but I should get to the village.

Link continued down the path. The sound of galloping entered his ears. He looked past the stables to see a herd of wild horses running through the plains. He watched the herd run freely and past...strange stone statues.

A sharp pain triggered again but it was his chest this time. His breathing became heavy as he quickly looked away.

Link slowly caught his breath. What...was that? That...was not a good feeling...

Link hastily picked up the pace, wanting to get far away from there as quickly as his feet allowed. He crossed a bridge over another river. A rain shower poured from the sky as he continued following the path to Kakariko.

Link and another traveler passed by each other. The other stopped.

"I don't recall seeing you around here before."

Link turned toward the other traveler. "Just passing by."

The other traveler turned to face Link. "In a hurry much?"

Link rubbed the back of his head. "I was trying to beat the storm. I failed on that."

The traveler chuckled. "You know what else you failed at?"

Link blinked. "What?"

"Hiding your slate...Hero," the traveler spat.

Red smoke appeared and in the traveler's place was a Yiga clan member. Link stared in awe for this one was different from the other two he saw back at the plateau. He was twice the size and carried a great sword.

"They are no allies of yours," Rhoam's voice echoed in Link's head.

Link jumped back. Shit.

The Yiga drew his great sword. "Now...the time has come for you to die...Champion of Hyrule!"

The Yiga thrust forward. Link drew a standard sword and shield he had found. He dodged quickly, yet barely earning a graze on his side. Link swung and landed a strike, but the Yiga didn't seem to feel it. Link jumped away again. The Yiga turned around and slashed; grazing Link's chest a little while Link was mid jump.

"You can't hurt me with that tooth pick," the Yiga taunted.

He swung again. Link blocked it with his shield. Quickly the shield cracked.

"What?!" Link shouted.

The Yiga added more force and it shattered. Link was stunned. The Yiga pulled back his sword and thrust it into Link's chest. The blade emerged out of Link's back. Link fell into shock as he slowly stared down at the blade that had pierced him.

"This...is where your story ends," the Yiga said with a dark tone.

The Yiga pushed Link off of his great sword. Link fell backwards and down the path a little before skidding to a stop. He couldn't move, and his vision was fading fast.

"STOP HIM!" shouted a voice.

The Yiga turned to see five Shiekian warriors rushing toward him. At the head was a dark furred wolf. It rushed toward the Yiga. The Yiga swung his blade, the wolf easily dodged. The wolf bit the ankle of the Yiga who howled in pain through the rain. He thrust his sword at the wolf, who quickly dodged the attack. The wolf stood in front of Link. The other Shiekian warriors caught up.

"Dammit," the Yiga cursed.

Red smoke appeared around him, and he was gone. The Shiekian warriors rushed toward Link.

"This wound is bad."

"We need to get him back to the village."

Link passed out.

"We can't treat his wound in the rain like this. Hurry. He doesn't have-"

A soft blue light emerged from the wound. The warriors watched in awe as the wound closed itself. Soon the light faded, leaving the Shiekian warriors perplexed at what just transpired.