Link and Midna saw Hateno Tower on top of a hill. They both remained on the edge of the forest due to the tower being guarded by Goblins and Moblins.

Link used the Slate to zoom in and examine the area. There is at least ten creatures. Mostly Goblins but there are a few Moblins with large weapons. Might need to take them out. He shook his quiver. I have six arrows. If I get a head shot on the Goblins, that will take out six. There is a chance that there are more on the other side. I will have to rely on my melee weapons.

"Alright Midna," Link spoke quietly. "Charging in is a bad idea. So, we are going to take them out as quietly as we can. I have only six shots. I know not that best option with so few shots. .However, it's our best bet." Midna shook her head. "What? Charging in is a bad idea and you are saying sneaking isn't an option. What else is there?"

Midna looks at the Slate. Link raised an eyebrow as he examines the Slate. As he looks into it, his eyes widened. The tools!

"I completely forgot about the tools," Link whispered. "Bombs, cyroknesis, time stop, and magnetism. Okay, that gives us a few more options. Thanks for the reminder." Midna wagged her tail.

Link quietly moved toward the enemy. Midna followed him. He took out the Slate and brought out a square bomb. He set it down and signaled Midna to move back. She obeyed as Link moved forward. Link brought out his bow and drew an arrow. He was now in a trench on the side of the hill. He could hear the movement of the monsters around him. Sweat began to emerge from his skin.

He took a deep yet quiet breath. Easy. Easy. You can do this.

He spotted a Goblin patrolling down the trench. He took aim and drew back his bow. He released and the arrow found its mark in the Goblin's head. It fell to the ground and disappeared in a puff of purple smoke. He moved up. A horn blew loudly breaking the silence. Link looked up to see a Goblin archer spotted him.

Link quickly launched another arrow into its skull yet shouts were heard. Shit. So much for the stealth approach.

Three Goblins approached from behind. Midna flung herself at one and gnawed on its face. Link slung his bow on his back and drew his sword and shield. He slid down the hill toward the two Goblins. They raised their weapons. Link jumped up as they swung down. He landed behind them and slashed them both. They disappeared in a puff of purple smoke. He turned to see three Moblins and two Goblins running down the hill.

"Oh come on!" shouted Link. He quickly sheathed his sword and shield and ran back. He picked up the square bomb he deployed earlier and grabbed it. He threw back at the path he took, and saw one of the Moblins. He detonated it. The bomb exploded knocking the monsters down and back a bit. Link quickly took out the circle bomb and repeated the action from before.

Link wiped the sweat off his brow. That takes care of that.

"Midna!?" shouted Link. A bark in the distance. Link smiled. He moved toward the source. A sharp pain burst from his side. He flew into a rocky wall and screamed in pain. He looked up and saw the three Moblins battered but still alive.

Link's eyes widened. No way...two bombs didn't take out one of them?!

One raised its weapon. Link stared in horror as he tried to get away. Midna leaped toward the first Moblin and tore its throat out. Monster blood spewed out as it fell to the ground and disappeared like the others. Midna spat out the flesh in her mouth and growled at the remaining two.

Link shook off the hit and stood up. He drew his bow and an arrow and drew it back. Sharp pain burned on the side he was hit. He gritted his teeth and bared it. He released the arrow into the skull of one Moblin. The remaining one turned to face Link. Midna jumped up and tore its throat out with ease. The last Moblin fell and disappeared like the others. Midna whined as she approached Link.

"I'll be fine," Link stated. "However, I'm in no condition to climb that tower to complete the map of this region. Well...okay I could risk it, but I'm not going to." Midna barked as if to agree. "How about...we just continue on to Hateno Village?" Midna wagged her tail. Link began walking while holding his side with their heading north. Midna followed while looking for a spring to clean up.

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In Central Hyrule, Pyle and Bargoh arrived at the Central Tower. Three legless Guardians were active around it. Both Gorons were easily able to dispatch them.

"That takes care of them," Pyle stated.

Bargoh nodded. "Yeah. Still no sign of the hero, or any other active shrines."

Pyle rubbed his chin. "Is it possible that we are going the wrong way?"

"It might be," Bargoh stated. "Yet we don't know where to continue."

The sound of wind howled in their ears as Teba swooped in and landed near them.

"I went and checked the tower near the Twin Peaks," Teba stated. "The shrine between them isn't active so he hasn't been that way. Yet the shrines leading up to that tower have been activated."

Pyle scratched his head. "Is it possible that he is heading to Zora Domain?"

"If he is," Bargoh stated, "then we aren't going to be able to take him and train him."

Teba crossed his arms and tapped his foot. "If he was, then why isn't he activating the shrines along the way? He must know the power he can get from them."

"Have any other towers been activated?" asked Pyle.

Teba shook his head. "No."

Thundering footsteps echoed. The three warriors quickly looked around.

"That sounds like a fully functional Guardian," Bargoh stated.

"But how many?" asked Pyle.

A single Guardian appeared over the hill and stared down at them.

"Does that answer your question?" asked Teba.

Pyle and Bargoh curled up and began rolling. Teba quickly fired an arrow. It found its mark in its main eye. He quickly began to climb the tower.

The Guardian stared up at Teba and began charging its beam.

Teba looked down. Shit. I'm not high enough.

Pyle rolled into one of its legs and knocked it off balance. Bargoh slammed into its side as a follow up attack. Teba was finally airborne. He circled around the Guardian, waiting for a chance to strike. Bargoh uncurled and took out a Goron blade, a large stone slab with a handle, and slammed it into the weakened leg. It shattered stunning the Guardian. Pyle took out a similar weapon and smacked the Guardian on the side revealing its under side. Teba dove toward the downed enemy, drew his bow and a bomb arrow, and fired. It hit its mark dead on. The Guardian exploded.

Teba landed and slung his bow on his back. "Thanks for the cover."

"You are welcome," Pyle stated.

Bargoh smiled. "Nice shot."

Teba gave a slight bow. "Thank you."

"So how do we continue the search?" asked Bargoh.

"I'll go check the plateau where he started," Teba stated. "He might be using it as a base of operations."

"Then we'll check further south," Pyle stated.

Bargoh nodded. "Not a bad plan."

"Alright sounds like a plan," said Teba.

Teba began to climb the tower while Pyle and Bargoh rolled away.

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Mipha, Gaddison, and Rivan arrived at Kakariko Village. They used the river system to get to the stable near the village before walking the rest of the way.

Rivan groaned. "Why am I here again?"

"We are here to help Princess Mipha," Gaddison replied. "I volunteered while you protested against the whole thing."

Mipha smiled. "Yes. Which is one reason why I recruited you Rivan."

Rivan's face soured. "Gee...thanks."

"Another reason though," Mipha continued, "is that you are quite skilled in combat for someone so young as is Gaddison. Any group bigger than this would attract too much attention."

Rivan smirked. "I am rather proud of my skill."

Mipha giggled. "A third reason is that I think you two are cute together."

Gaddison and Rivan blushed. "Cute?!"

"N-No offense Mipha but I wouldn't go for him," Gaddison stuttered. "We have been friends since we were little tadpoles." Her blush still bright as before.

"Y-Yeah," Rivan quickly agreed. "I don't want to ruin that." He looked skyward to hide his blush. Mipha laughed. The three heard a chuckle. They quickly saw the source, Impa.

"Still teasing the young I see," Impa stated.

"Just helping them along," Mipha replied. Mipha knelt down and hugged Impa. "It is good to see you again."

Impa returned the hug. "Same to you."

Gaddison and Rivan calmed down. Mipha and Impa broke the hug. They moved to Impa's house and sat down. Paya served them some tea.

Mipha took a sip. "Your local tea is as delicious as I remember it."

Impa smiled. "I'm glad. You haven't been by for a few years, and I never could bring it to the local meetings we had after each Blood Moon."

Mipha smiled. "Which is a shame since it would have helped during the long talks."

Both laughed. Gaddison remained quiet while Rivan tapped a finger.

Gaddison took a sip of her tea. Does Lady Mipha really think that Rivan and I would be a good couple? No...no she must be teasing. At least...she is smiling.

Rivan continued tapping his finger. Can these two let up on the friendly talk? We have a hero to find. This is as pointless as what Mipha said earlier. Me and Gaddison a couple? Please...that would never happen.

Mipha set her cup down. "As much as I want to continue talking, I'm afraid that we need to move on to business."

Impa sighed. "Yes...I suppose you are right. You want to know if Link is here." Mipha nodded. Rivan stopped tapping his finger, while Gaddison sat up straight. A long sigh escaped Impa's lips. "I'm afraid you missed him."

"What?!" shouted Rivan. "Dang it!"

"Calm down Rivan," Gaddison stated. "By how much?"

"A day," Impa stated. "He left here yesterday. I sent him toward Hateno Village to acquire the missing tool of the Slate."

"Why wasn't that tool on that plateau?" asked Rivan. "And what tool is it?"

Impa sipped her tea. "For your first question, we believed it wouldn't have become disabled. As for the second question, the camera and album tool."

Rivan scowled. "What?! How is that going to help him save Hyrule?!"

Mipha shot him an icy glare. Rivan's anger immediately froze and broke. He stiffened and turned quiet.

Mipha turned her attention back toward Impa with friendly eyes. "I see. Thank you. That will help things along I believe."

Gaddison raised her hand. "Um...if I may."

Mipha turned toward Gaddison. "Yes?"

Gaddison lowered her arm. "I am not siding with Rivan on this...but I do have to ask why is this tool important?"

"Thank you," Rivan stated. "What is he going to do? Take the Calamity's picture to defeat it?"

Mipha turned back toward Rivan with a neutral stare. Rivan began to sweat.

Impa looked over at Gaddison. "Child, the camera itself isn't the important part, but is linked with the album. You can't have one without the other. The album is the important part. It has pictures of his journey as a bodyguard to Zelda. This should help recover his memory."

"And with his memory recovered," Mipha added, "he can reclaim the sword."

Gaddison smiled. "And with that sword, he can slay the Calamity."

"So memory, sword, slay," Rivan stated. "Better than losing."

"There is also another thing that must be done," Impa stated. Impa stared into Mipha's eyes.

Mipha nodded. "The Divine Beasts."

"Yes," Impa stated. "They must be set free."

"Another step?" asked Rivan with an annoyed tone.

"They will help weaken the Calamity," Mipha stated. "They must be freed from Ganon's grasp."

Impa nodded. "Exactly."

Rivan sighed. "Yeah...any help would be great when dealing with that thing. Especially since we have the Yiga to worry about."

"They should be preoccupied believing Link is dead," Impa stated.

Mipha blinked. "You know...that Yiga member who led the monsters that attacked the domain was certain Link was dead."

Impa nodded. "On his way here, Link was fatally stabbed by a member."

Mipha gasped. "What?!" Rivan's eyes widened.

Gaddison stood up in a panic. "Then...he is-"

"Calm down!" shouted Impa. Mipha took some deep breaths as Gaddison sat back down.

Rivan closed his eyes. "So...he isn't dead?"

Impa nodded. "Yes. We have Mipha's healing power to thank for that."

Mipha smiled and shed a single tear. Thank goodness. I knew that it would help him.

Impa's expression soured. "I'm afraid though the Yiga clan isn't all we have to worry about."

Mipha wiped her eye. "What do you mean?"

Impa scratched her head. "There is no easy way to say this: the Gorons and the Rito are searching for Link as well...to have him fight the Calamity by the next Blood Moon."

Gaddison gasped while Rivan lurched forward.

Mipha made no movement nor sound. "...I see."

"I thought Teba was on our side?" asked Gaddison.

"I believed so too," Impa stated. "However, that doesn't seem to be the case."

Rivan punched the ground. "That damned liar."

"I thought you were against the plan," Gaddison stated.

Rivan looked over. "I am. I will openly say it too, but at least I'm honest."

Mipha turned to face Rivan. "You side with them?"

"Yes and no," Rivan replied. "Yes in regards to the fact that we need to beat the Calamity...no for the fact they are trying to rush the fight. You told us stories about him and his fighting skills. If he lost to a Yiga member...he doesn't stand a chance against the Calamity."

Gaddison smiled. At least he is honest.

Mipha smiled. "I understand your disliking of my plan...but I'm grateful for your honesty and your loyalty."

"Yeah yeah," Rivan stated.

"Thank you Rivan," Gaddison said with a smile.

Rivan looked at her. He quickly turned away to hide his blush. "Yeah...well...you're welcome."

Mipha smiled. So cute.

"So does that mean that Teba and some Gorons are heading that way?" asked Gaddison.

"Thankfully no," Impa replied. "They believe that he is still in Central Hyrule."

"Why?" asked Rivan.

Impa smiled. "Link, for what ever reason, didn't activate the shrine by the stable. So, they believe he hasn't gone that way."

"Lucky break for us," Gaddison stated.

"We should get moving to keep it that way," Rivan suggested.

Mipha nodded. "Agreed." All three Zora's stood up. Mipha bowed. "Thank you so much for all that you have told us."

Impa stood up and returned the bow. "You are welcome. One final thing that you should know. Link is traveling with one of our trained wolves named Midna. She looks like Link's old wolf companion."

Mipha giggled. "At least she has a better name. I never understood why he named that wolf Wolf Link."

Impa and Mipha shared a laugh. The three Zora's left the house in pursuit of Link.

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Midna found a spring along the road in a forest and cleaned herself while Link rested. He lifted up his shirt and saw a large bruise where he took the blow.

Link lowered his shirt. Damn it hurts like hell. I don't think moving is really helping either...but I need to get to Hateno Village. It has to be close.

Midna barked. Link looked over to see her all cleaned. He stood up while gritting his teeth.

Midna whined, concerned for him. Link forced a smile. "I'll be fine. I'll get patched up at the village. We have to be close." Midna ran up to him, then sprinted forward down the path. She stopped and looked back at him. "You want me to stay here while you go get help?" Midna wagged her tail to confirm. "That isn't a good idea. If a monster comes along, I'll be in trouble."

Link began walking forward. Midna growled in response, yet Link didn't stop moving. He moved past Midna. She hung her head in defeat and followed him. Soon, they saw buildings through the trees.

Link sighed in relief. Almost there.

A loud shriek filled the forest. Midna and Link rushed forward to find the source. A pair of twins were under attack by two Goblins.

"Oh no," Link gasped.

He quickly took out his bow. He tried to notch an arrow back; however, the pain from his side was too much. The arrow flew two feet before hitting the ground.

Link knelt down. Dammit! Not now!

Midna rushed forward and leaped toward one Goblin. However, it already had its weapon up, so it smacked Midna aside.

"Midna!" shouted Link.

She hit a tree and a whimper came from her. Link drew his sword and shield while gritting his teeth. He rushed forward and saw the other Goblin about to strike the other person. Images flashed into his head: monsters raiding a village, slashing people down, blood flying through the air.

Link closed his eyes. "STOP!"

A small figure appeared before the Goblin and pierced its head with a spear, with the head of the spear made from blue light. Link could only gaze at the sight. Midna stood up and limped towards Link. This new person was very short. If Midna stood on her hind legs, she would be taller than this person. The new person wore glasses and had white hair wrapped along the side of her head like a hood. The Goblin disappeared in a puff of purple smoke.

The small person pointed the spear at the remaining Goblin. "You want some too?" The Goblin backed away. "Then get out of here!" The Goblin sprinted away. "Ha ha ha! Another victory for Purah!"

Link gasped. "Purah!?"

She looked over at Link. She blinked, stuck her spear in the ground, cleaned her glasses, then put them back on. "Well I'll be...you finally arrived."

Link blinked. "You were expecting me?"

Purah nodded. "Yup. Mmm...you seem injured. Wait here, I'll get some help. For you and your wolf friend."

Link gritted his teeth and took a step forward. "I can walk."

Purah sighed. She jumped up and smacked him on the head. Link passed out instantly.

"You will do no such thing," Purah stated. "You are injured and you will stay put...hello? Link?" She blinked. "Oops. Oh well." Purah turned toward the twins she rescued. "Can you two go get those construction guys. Tell them Purah sent you. They will come running."

The twins nodded and ran off. Midna growled at Purah.

Purah sighed. "You too?" She leaped over and smacked the top of Midna's head. "Down girl!" Midna fell to the ground out cold. "You both are injured and are not going any...where...dang it I did it again." She quickly checked Midna. "Good still alive. Impa would kill me if I killed one of her wolves...let alone the wolf traveling with the hero."

Purah shivered. She then quietly waited for help to arrive.