Link finished his meal with the Sheikahs. A loud burp escaped from his mouth after he consumed three steaks with assorted fruit.

"That was delicious," Link stated.

Impa chuckled. "Well it's good to see your appetite hasn't diminished."

Midna slurped up water from her bowl. Paya, another Sheikah and relative to Impa, removed the dishes.

"I'm glad that you enjoyed the meal," said Paya.

Link smiled. "I hadn't had a meal like that...well not one that I can remember." Link stood up and stretched. "I think I will take on that shrine at the top of the hill."

Impa blinked. "Oh?"

"I've done some before arriving here and I can get some useful stuff," Link stated. "Items will be useful for my journey to recover my memory."

Impa nodded. "I agree. When do you plan to continue your journey?"

"As soon as I'm done with that shrine," Link replied.

Impa kept a straight face; however, inside her worry grew. Lady Mipha must be on her way here by now...I need to stall for time.

"If you do not mind Link," Impa began, "do you think you could wait three days?"

Link blinked. "Why?"

"We have a merchant who comes by here once a month and he will be here soon," Impa lied. "We can get you some nice items for your journey. I know it's a long time to wait, but I highly suggest you consider it."

Link didn't respond. He rubbed his chin. "...that is a good point...are you sure he will be here within three days?"

Impa shook her head. "I'm afraid not. The timing of his arrival varies by a day or two so it might be five days until he arrives. I know you don't want to wait that long."

"Yeah I think I would go crazy," Link replied.

Impa smiled. "Understandable."

"While I complete the shrine, I will think about it," Link stated.

"That is fair," said Impa.

Link left. Midna followed him outside but didn't follow him to the shrine. She patrolled the village for a lap until going into the outskirts. She heard loud footsteps coming from the path. She peered around a post to see Pyle and Bargoh walking toward the village. She rushed back to Impa and barked.

"What is it Midna?" asked Impa.

Midna exited the building. Impa followed her toward the entrance of the village. She quickly spotted the two Gorons. What are they doing here?

"Greetings Impa," Pyle stated.

"And hello to you two," Impa greeted them. Midna remained hidden from view. "What brings you two here?"

"We were hoping we can exchange some information," Bargoh replied. "Also, has the hero been by here yet?"

Impa kept a straight face. What should I tell them? Link is currently at the shrine...better find out why they want to know.

Impa shook her head. "I'm afraid not yet."

Pyle smiled. "Splendid. We can wait here then."

"It seems we are ahead of the game then," Bargoh stated.

Impa nodded. "Indeed. You both are welcomed to stay here for as long as you need to."

"Thank you," Pyle stated.

Pyle and Bargoh strolled into the village. Impa guided them to her house. As she walked by a villager, she signed something to him. He nodded and left the area.

"What was that about?" Pyle asked.

"Just my way of telling him not to skip out on his choirs," Impa lied. "He didn't like his punishment the last time he did that."

"You are strict," Bargoh stated.

Impa smiled. "That I am. Now, are you here to guard the hero?"

"Yes!" Pyle quickly replied. "That is exactly why we are here. After all, the Yiga clan are after him and he needs to be protected."

Impa nodded. "You are not wrong." He replied to that quickly. Something is off.

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Mipha and Sidon took the injured to the inn to rest. Some other troops were cleaning up the mess from the battle. Teba and Harth were with King Dorephan.

"This battle went only so smoothly because of your help," Dorephan spoke, "and I give you my heartfelt thanks as King of the Zoras."

"You are welcome," Harth replied.

"Those Yiga are getting more bold by the day," Teba stated. "Of course with the opening they had, I'm not surprised they took it."

Dorephan nodded. "Indeed. I ensure you that opening will not happen again."

"That is good," Harth stated.

Teba grunted. "We have enough to deal with on our end already. Please don't be giving us too much more than we already have."

"We will endeavor to do so," Dorephan replied.

"Then if you will excuse us," Teba stated. "We need to head back home and check on things there."

Dorephan nodded. "Of course."

Teba and Harth bowed. They left the throne room. Outside they were greeted by Sidon.

"Heading out?" Sidon asked.

"Yes," Harth replied. "We need to head home and check on things."

Sidon nodded. "Understandable. Take care and thank you both again for all your help."

Teba shrugged. "It's nothing new for us bailing you guys out."

Sidon chuckled. "Yeah...true."

Teba and Harth took some steps away before stopping.

"Hey," Teba called out to Sidon.

Sidon turned toward them. "Hm?"

"...is your sister's plan going to work?" Teba asked.

"Yes," Sidon replied with no hesitation.

Teba and Harth were silent. After minutes, both began moving toward the exit.

Sidon watched them leave. I guess they are not happy with her plan.

"They don't seem too happy," Mipha's voice stated.

Sidon turned toward his sister. She stood there still garbed in her new armor with her Champion Cloth slung around her in its normal fashion. Sidon sighed. "No...I did tell them about your plan...but they were hesitant about it. Riju seemed for it while the Gorons were completely against it."

Mipha looked up into the sky. "...I see."

"...I'm sorry Sis," Sidon apologized. "I only told them to try appease them, and to keep them informed about what we were going to do."

Mipha smiled. "It's okay Brother...I am not angry at you. However, I do not think that they will go along with the plan."

Sidon blinked. "What do you mean?"

"For the past century," Mipha began, "all we have done is ask for help without giving back anything really worthy in their eyes. To them, this plan I have come up with seems selfish: to travel the land with Link if his memory is gone. They all know about how I feel about him...so to them...this plan seems like a selfish wish of mine...and...they are not completely wrong either."

Sidon's expression saddened. "Sis."

"However," Mipha continued, "that doesn't change the fact that this is the best way for us to take if Link has indeed lost his memories. If he isn't at his best...then something far worse can happen this time around. I know...that there is a high chance the others won't go along with this plan, but I am still going through with it. The best thing for Hyrule is for Link to save it, and in order for him to do that, we need to do what is best for him...even if he doesn't realize it."

Both were silent. Only the sound of rushing water and busy Zoras filled the air.

Minutes later, Sidon smiled. "I agree. I will take care of things here. You need to get going. Just take some guards with you for back up."

Mipha smiled at her brother. "Thank you Brother. I'm glad I have you on my side."

"Always Sis," Sidon replied. "Always."

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Time passed and Link had completed the shrine. He appeared outside to find Paya standing in front of the shrine holding some clothes, a bow, and a few arrows. Midna sat near her.

"Hey Paya," Link greeted. "What is going on?"

"I'm afraid that we have some bad news," Paya stated. "We received a letter from the merchant, and he will be much later than normal. He has fallen ill and can't move from his current location."

Link's expression saddened. "That is bad."

Paya nodded. "Indeed. So that is why we have this for you."

Paya extended her arms toward Link to present the items in her arms.

"For me?" asked Link.

Paya nodded. "It's not much but it's all we can give you now."

Link smiled. "Thank you very much." He took the bow and the arrows and stored them in the Sheikah Slate. He then took the clothes.

"This is a standard traveler set," Paya stated. "It's adjustable to fit many different sizes so you should be fine." Link stored the outfit in the Slate. "Umm...aren't you going to wear it?"

Link nodded. "Yeah. Check this out."

He pressed a few things on the Slate. His old clothes glowed blue with an aura matching color around his head. His old clothes disappeared and were replaced by the traveler set that Paya gave him.

"Incredible," Paya spoke under her breath.

Link smiled. "I know right? Back on the plateau, I got a warm doublet from an old man. I placed it on the Slate by accident and it was stored inside. I tried to figure out how to put it on, and learned how to do this. It is really handy."

Link pressed some more tabs on the Slate. A standard sword and shield appeared on his back along with the arrows and bow he was just given.

"Amazing," Paya stated.

"This will be so handy," said Link, "but how am I going to avoid those Yiga?"

Midna barked drawing their attention.

"She will be joining you," Paya answered.

Link blinked. "What?"

"We have trained our wolves to sense the Yiga no matter how good their disguise," Paya explained. "Midna here is also our best wolf. Not to mention, she seems to want to go with you."

Midnar now sat next to Link. Link smiled. "Then she will be a big help. I suppose then I need to go to Impa to learn where I need to go."

Paya shook her head. "I'm afraid that she is busy at the moment, but she did give me the information."

Link smiled. "Awesome. Where do I go?"

"You need to head back to the stable you passed on the way here," Paya explained. "Then head east past the field of weird statues."

Link's chest hurt for a mere moment...the field he saw on the way here flashed into his mind. I was hoping to avoid that place...but I guess if I just walk by it and not through it...it should be fine.

Paya continued; "You should find another tower in the next region that will fill in more of your map. Further east from that tower you will find Hateno Village. There at the Ancient Tech Lab, you should find the person who can help you recover your memories. Purah is who you are looking for."

Link nodded. "Got it. Thank you for your help. Give my thanks to Impa and the others as well."

Paya smiled. "Will do. Travel safe Link."

"Right," Link stated. "Ready to go Midna?"

Midna barked and stood on all fours. Link hung the Slate at his side. Midna took the lead guiding Link toward the exit. Paya smiled as the two set off.

Link and Midna traveled down the path back to the spot where Link had fallen the previous night by the Yiga member. Link kept his guard up, yet Midna seemed to be taking it easy. He must not be here any more...still...need to be careful.

Soon, they arrived at the stable. Link saw the nearby shrine; however, it was surrounded by spikes. The workers of the stable continued their jobs.

"Well that isn't going to be easy to get to," Link thought out loud.

Midna sat near him. Link rubbed his chin. I could blow them up but that might spook the horses at the stable. Freezing the water would make an ice pillar and not really get rid of the problem. So, how to get inside?

Link's gaze turned to the mountain wall that laid behind the shrine. He smiled. "Midna, stay here."

Midna titled her head. Link walked over to the wall, and began his climb. Slowly he went up getting higher and higher while his stamina drained. He climbed thirty feet before jumping off the wall. Midna barked aggressively in protest. Link immediately pulled out his paraglider and hovered the rest of the down in front of the shrine.

"Made it," Link stated. Midna growled. "What? I knew what I was doing." She continued to growl. "...next time I will let you know my plan." Midna turned away. Link sighed and entered the shrine.

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Pyle and Bargoh sat by a tree on a cliff in Karkariko Village staring out into the land of Hyrule. Pyle was chewing on a rock he brought with him.

"So how long are we going to have to wait here?" asked Bargoh.

Pyle swallowed. "Until the hero shows up."

Bargoh sighed. "Who knows how long that is going to take."

"Well we can't let the Zora's have their way," Pyle stated. "After all, Mipha's plan isn't the best option. The chief ordered us to find the hero and get him ready to fight the Calamity by the next Blood Moon."

"I know," said Bargoh. "I agree that is really the best option since the monsters are getting stronger. We need to get him ready and then take him to where the sword is."

Pyle nodded. "Speaking of which, do we even know where the sword is?"

Bargoh shook his head. "Nope but I'm sure Impa does. I'm sure Mipha does know as well, but there is no way she will tell us."

"That is true," Pyle agreed. "We can just look for it ourselves."

"No," Bargoh replied. "We need the fastest route here. This land as well as the people have suffered enough this past century."

The sun touched the horizon as it continued to descend slowly. Pyle and Bargoh basked in the sight; oblivious to all around them.

Impa stood behind them with a disappointed expression. So that is why you are here...it seems that I made the right call.

Teba flew past them. Pyle and Bargoh jumped back from the sudden appearance. Impa easily moved out of the way.

Teba landed in front of them. "Off in your own little worlds?"

"Did you really have to do that?!" shouted Pyle.

Teba shrugged. "Not my fault you weren't paying attention."

"I see we have another guest," Impa spoke.

Pyle and Bargoh jumped. "How long have you been there?!" Both asked in shock.

Impa smiled. "I just arrived when Teba landed. It is good to see you again Teba."

"Like wise Impa," Teba stated. "I was hoping to get a chance to talk to the hero."

"He isn't here," Pyle stated. "We are waiting for him to arrive."

Teba's expression changed to a curious one. "How can that be? The shrine has been activated."

"All the shrines are activated," Bargoh stated.

Teba shook his head. "The shrine here has blue outlines instead of the orange ones. Meaning, someone has activated the shrine and gone inside to complete its trial."

Pyle and Bargoh's expression angered. They turned toward Impa who stood there with a straight face.

"You lied to us?" asked Pyle.

Impa nodded. "Good thing I did to. You are trying to force him to fight the Calamity before he is ready."

"You heard us?!" shouted Bargoh.

Teba smiled. "So you had the same thought?"

Pyle and Bargoh turned to face Teba.

"You agree with us?" asked Pyle.

Teba nodded. "I may have agreed at the meeting, but Harth and I agree that isn't what is best for Hyrule at the moment. We need him to fight the Calamity sooner rather than later."

"You are all fools," Impa spoke with her anger rising. "You are trying to rush things that cannot be rushed. Link has indeed lost his memory. You can't expect him to fight Calamity Ganon in his condition."

Teba scowled. "That is why we are going to train him so that he gets ready faster."

Impa shook her head. "You are fools! He needs to conquer the trials of the shrines, and he needs his memory back too."

"He doesn't need to remember to fight Calamity Ganon," Bargoh replied. "He needs training and that sword, and that is all he needs."

"Yes," Teba stated. "Everything else can wait till after the Calamity is defeated. I'm sure the Gerudo chief would agree if she was here. That means its three against two at best."

"Don't speak for Chief Riju," said Impa. "You don't know how will she react. Especially since you lied to her."

Pyle towered over Impa. "Tell us where he went."

Impa scowled. "No. Even if I did tell you where he went, would you believe me?"

Pyle scowled back.

"Enough," Teba stated. "This is getting us no where. He couldn't have gone far."

Impa smiled. "Oh really?" Bargoh, Pyle, and Teba looked over at her. "You have no idea how far he can go with the Slate."

"...what do you mean?" asked Teba.

"He can teleport using the Slate," Impa explained. "He can go to any tower or shrine that he has activated. You can't catch him."

"That kind of power is impossible!" shouted Pyle.

Impa smirked. Bargoh grunted. No way...we won't be able to catch him.

Teba laughed. "Oh really? Well then, that narrows it down."

Pyle looked back at Teba. "What do you mean?"

"On the way here," Teba explained, "I noticed the shrine by the closest stable hasn't been activated. Meaning, he hasn't been that way. He is still in Central Hyrule."

Impa's eye brow twitched.

Bargoh smiled. "Then let's get moving!"

He rushed toward the cliff's edge and jumped. He curled up into a ball, and rolled down the cliff. Pyle quickly followed. Teba walked toward the edge of the cliff.

"I can't believe you would do this Teba," Impa stated.

Teba shot her a glare. "After all my people have done for not only the Zoras but the other races; we have every right to do this."

Teba took to the skies. Impa sighed. A smirk grew on her face. Too bad you are going the wrong way.

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Link emerged from the shrine. The spikes dissolved in a blue light. Midna stretched. Link gazed up into the darkened sky.

"Well that took longer than I thought," Link stated. "How about we get going?"

Midna barked. Link followed the road a little north before turning toward the east. He gazed at the plains with the odd statues. His chest began to hurt again.

Dammit not again. Just don't look...look away and keep moving forward.

Link turned his gaze away yet his chest still stung. He forced his legs into a sprint with Midna running along side him. He pumped his legs faster to get away quicker. Soon, he arrived at a gate with more of those strange statues. He rushed past them, the gate, and was now on the other side in a forest with Midna.

Link stopped to catch his breath. "At...least we...are away...from there."

The pain had ceased. Midna looked at his with concerned eyes.

Link caught his breath. "Sorry about that girl. I just...didn't want to be near there for very long." Midna whined. "I'm alright. Do not worry."

His gaze turned skyward again. A little sliver of a moon shined high in the sky.

Well time to get moving.

"Ready to go?" Link asked Midna.

Midna barked and wagged her tail. Link smiled. Both ventured into the forest darkened by the night.