Teba returned to the Rito village to get Harth to assist him. After explaining the situation, Harth agreed. Both took to the skies with Harth scowling at Teba.

"I still can't believe you did that," said Harth.

"I know," replied Teba. "You told me that about twenty times."

"And I will keep on telling you because that was a stupid move," Harth stated. "I mean come on. Saying we will go along with it, and then turning around like that is just...stupid."

"Trust me I am aware of that," said Teba.

Harth sighed. "I know. You came to your senses thanks to those two rock heads. Still, Link is going to be cautious of everyone now. Not just the Gorons."

"Which means we will need to proceed with caution and keep our distance as Princess Mipha instructed," said Teba. "First we need to find him."

"Hyrule is a big place," Harth stated. "Finding him isn't going to be easy."

Teba nodded. "Yeah. We should start with the areas that don't have lit up towers and shrines. He may try to get more places to go in case he gets ambushed by those two again."

"Good plan," said Harth. "Let's go."

Both flew further south, past the Lost Plateau where mere moments later a blue light soared to a certain cave on the land.

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Kohga made it back to the hideout. Ron treated his injuries.

"So...close," Kohga breathed angrily.

Ron remained silent.

"If that damned fish didn't show up," Kohga complained, "I would have killed the hero. Not to mention that the ones I brought with me as assurance were completely useless."

"I wouldn't have imagined that a construction team would be so strong," said Ron.

Kohga scoffed. "Damn that Bolson."

Jordan remained in a bed near them. "I'm sorry Master. If I had made absolutely sure that the hero was dead-"

"DAMN STRAIGHT!" Kohga shouted.

"Master please calm down," said Ron. "You will reopen your wounds. You need to rest for now."

Kohga sighed. "I need to think of a plan now to deal with the hero. With that fish with him now, trying to kill him isn't going to be easy."

"Of course and we will help you," said Ron.

"I promise to make up for my past mistake Master," Jordan stated.

Kohga shot him a glare. "You better."

Ron shook his head. "Master please take it easy. Rest up and heal."

"Send out some members to search for them," Kohga stated. "However, do not engage. Just keep an eye on them from a safe distance."

Ron nodded. "Of course."

"Too bad there isn't a way to draw him here," said Jordan.

Slowly, an evil grin grew on Kohga. "That is an excellent idea."

Jordan blinked. "eh?"

"If we can lure him here to the hideout," Kohga explained, "then we will have the advantage. Even with that fish with him, there is no water here for her to use. We would be able to kill them both."

"Oh brilliant idea Master," Ron stated.

"Thank you Jordan for the idea," said Kohga.

Jordan nodded. "Thank you Master for your praise."

"However," Kohga interjected, "you are not completely forgiven."

"U-Understood," said Jordan.

Kohga took a deep, relaxing breath. "Now...how to get them here?"

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Pyle and Bargoh returned to Death Mountain. They immediately went to see the elder and the boss in charge, Bludo.

"YOU IDIOTS!" screamed Bludo. Pyle and Bargoh flinched. "Why did you two do something so stupid!?"

"It's just how things went Boss," said Pyle. "We didn't mean to start a fight with the hero."

"THAT'S JUST AN EXCUSE!" Bludo shouted. "I WILL NOT ACCEPT THAT AS AN ANSWER!"

Pyle and Bargoh stepped back.

"We know that we made a mistake Boss," stated Bargoh, "but we won't do that again."

"Damn straight you won't," said Bludo. "If we didn't have more important matters to attend to-" A vile, loud roar echoed through the area and shook all around. "That damned Divine Beast is at it again. I'll get Yunobo and take care of it. You two damned idiots find the hero and get him back here as soon as you can."

"How?" asked Pyle. "Purah will kick our butts if she sees us. Nor can we get any where near the hero."

"Tell them how angry I was with you and that your punishment is to guard the hero," Bludo replied. "Earn their trust. Then when you travel near Death Mountain, grab him and drag him up here."

"That isn't much of a plan Boss," Bargoh stated.

Bludo sighed. "We would have more options if you two idiots didn't mess it all up. We will have to make due. Now...GET GOING!"

Pyle and Bargoh saluted and ran off. Bludo rubbed his temples as he walked toward the mines. Yet the three failed to notice a Gerudo traveler down by the inn named Ramella.

Ramella secured her backpack before marching toward the exit of the city. I need to tell the chief about this.

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Back at the lab, Bolson and Hudson were treating Purah and Symin who had it worse than Gaddison and Rivan, yet Karson tended to the two Zora's minor injuries.

"Thank you for the help," said Gaddison.

Karson smiled. "Not a problem. After all, you guys had the hard job."

"Yeah...well you guys didn't exactly have an easy one," Purah stated.

Symin was still unconscious.

Bolson chuckled. "I would consider it easy since those Yiga didn't know how to actually fight. You think a clan like that would expect a surprise attack."

"Maybe not from a construction company," said Rivan.

Karson smiled. "No one expects the Bolson Construction Company."

Bolson rolled his eyes. "How is Symin Hudson?"

"Still knocked out but stable," Hudson replied.

Bolson smiled. "Great. I'm surprised you aren't unconscious too Purah."

"It takes more than a deep cut to put me under," Purah replied.

Bolson chuckled. "So true. Well, I'm done here."

"So what's our next move?" asked Rivan. "Where do we begin searching for Princess Mipha and Link?"

Purah shook her head. "We don't."

"What?!" shouted Rivan.

"No yelling in my lab!" shouted Purah. She flinched. "Ouch."

"You need to remain calm the both of you," said Bolson. "Purah, you are stable but any of your usual antics will cause you pain as you just noticed. And Rivan, no temper tantrums to make her go on her usual antics."

Rivan's fist shook...yet he grasped it and forced himself to calm down. "Why...not?"

"Do you really want to go back on a wild goose chase to find them?" asked Purah. "Mipha will bring Link back here. I know it."

"But we need to protect them," Rivan protested. Some of his anger heard in his voice.

Gaddison gently placed a hand on Rivan's shoulder. "She does have a point though. We could easily miss them."

"The Yiga know he is alive now," Rivan stated. "We need to be at their side to protect them."

"While you are right," Purah replied, "they won't pursue them immediately. Kohga was injured pretty badly, so they will tend to him while continuing their regular patrols. Not only that, Mipha knows a few good hiding places from her travels over the past century. Plus, I guarantee that the only one in that group that give Mipha a hard time is Kohga himself."

Rivan sighed. "I just...hate not doing anything."

"I know," said Gaddison. "I'm not a fan of it either."

"I can understand that," Purah stated, "but for now, we wait. I'm going to heal up while we wait."

"Well I think we should get to rebuilding that house," Karson stated.

Hudson nodded.

"Agreed," said Bolson. "We need to salvage what we can. I know an old friend who can help with getting materials."

Hudson, Karson, and Bolson left the lab. Rivan stepped outside for some air.

Gaddison joined him. "Are you okay?"

Rivan shook his head. "No. I want to do something, but I know that what Purah and the others said are true. That waiting is the best option we have."

"I'm glad to hear that you say that," said Gaddison. "The you a few hours ago would storm off."

Rivan looked down. "Yeah well...last time I did that I almost died from a Guardian. Now that I've had time to reflect, I've been pretty childish lately."

Gaddison giggled. "That is true."

"Hey now, you aren't suppose to agree with me on that."

"It's true though Rivan."

"You aren't wrong Gaddison but come on."

Both laughed.

Gaddison stared up into the sky. "I hope Link and Mipha are alright."

Rivan joined her. "Me too."

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Hours passed yet to Mipha it felt like only minutes. Mipha and Link had stayed in the bed inside the Shrine of Resurrection, and Link had fallen asleep in her arms. Her stomach grumbled.

Mipha quietly sighed. I need to get us some food.

Mipha carefully moved away from Link, and got off the bed. She left the Champion cloth on him as a blanket. She gently picked up her trident and the Slate before moving toward the exit where Midna was guarding.

Mipha knelt down and gently petted Midna. "I need you inside just in case Link wakes up. If he does, don't let him near the Slate."

Midna nodded. Mipha held out the Slate toward Midna. Midna gently held the Slate in her mouth before moving back inside the shrine. Mipha stood up, and gave a quick look around to her surroundings. She could see the castle surrounded by a dark aura in the distance, a dense forest below her, the canyon to the far west, and the Temple of Time to the east as well as smoke.

It wasn't coming from the temple. Mipha walked down the path to find Rhoam cooking food as well as a full plate of cooked fish with fruit and seasoned with herbs. Mipha's expression saddened upon seeing the man...for she recognized his beard.

"Hello there Princess Mipha," Rhoam greeted.

Mipha sat down by the fire. "Your majesty."

Rhoam chuckled. "I don't think I am worth of that title any more."

"You are," said Mipha. "It wasn't your fault what happened one hundred years ago...but...how are you cooking? And how can you eat?"

"With a strong enough will even ghosts can cook," Rhoam replied. "I can't eat. That plate is for you." Mipha looked at the food. She gulped now even hungrier. "It's all yours."

Mipha nodded. She took the food, set her trident down, and began to eat. "It's delicious."

Rhoam smiled as he continued to cook. "Thank you. Link said the same thing."

"When he first woke up?" asked Mipha.

Rhoam nodded. "Yes. Soon after, I told him about the shrines. Then, he completed them and I told him that he needed to save Hyrule...he wasn't ready to hear that." Mipha listened as she ate. "I fear that all that transpired after words is my fault for telling him too soon. I deeply apologize for all this Mipha."

"It was a bad call," said Mipha, "but I do understand why you did it. Everyone is in a rush to save Hyrule. I can't blame them for that. Their methods though are another matter."

Rhoam checked on the cooking food. "I fear I do not know what has transpired outside the Lost Plateau. Can you please tell me?"

Mipha explained the incident with the Gorons, and the recent attack by the Yiga. At the end, Rhoam had taken the now cooked food, and placed it on a platter.

Rhoam shook his head. "Stupid. I cannot believe the Gorons did that. Now the Yiga will be hunting Link as well. This isn't looking good for us."

Mipha finished her food and set her plate down. "You are correct. I won't leave Link's side though. I will protect him."

"Of that I have no doubt," said Rhoam. "Yet I fear that he may never be ready if you don't do something drastic." He stared off toward the castle. "We are running out of time."

Mipha scowled. "What are you implying?"

Rhoam stared directly at Mipha. "You may have to take him to the Master Sword."

Mipha gasped. "Are you nuts? He isn't ready for that trial."

"The Great Deku Tree does have the power to save him if it gets out of hand," Rhoam explained. "Yet I'm not talking about that trial. I know that the two of you went there together during his journey with my daughter." Mipha blushed a bright red as she looked away. "I see something happened there."

Mipha smiled. "Yes." She closed her eyes as the memory played in her mind: strolling down a forest trial, carving something into a tree, sharing a gentle kiss. She became lost in it for only a moment before forcing herself back to reality.

"Looks like it is a good memory," Rhoam stated.

Mipha nodded. "It is."

"Right now, I think Link needs some of his good memories," said Rhoam. "That is why I suggested it."

"That isn't a bad idea," Mipha stated. "However, I don't think Zelda took any pictures there. I don't know how I'm going to convince to go there."

Rhoam smiled. "I know you will find a way. The pictures themselves may help you in that regard."

Rhoam disappeared before Mipha's eyes.

Mipha looked around frantically. "Your majesty?"

"Go to him," Rhoam's voice echoed. "He may wake soon, and will be hungry."

Mipha hesitated but nodded soon after. She took the plate of food, and made her way back to the Shrine of Resurrection. Once inside, she say Midna curled up on the floor with the Slate in front of her. Link remained asleep. Midna looked over at Mipha.

"You can go and hunt," said Mipha. "You must be hungry."

Midna wagged her tail, and bolted out of the chamber. Mipha chuckled.

Link stirred. His eyes opened wide, surprised. He quickly found Mipha standing by the exit holding the food in one hand and her trident in the other.

"You...left?" Link asked. His eyes looked lost as confusion rang in his voice.

Mipha nodded and placed her trident on the floor. "I needed to get food. I already ate, and this is for you."

She handed Link the plate. He hesitated at first but his stomach won out in the end. He took the plate and began to eat.

Mipha smiled. "Your appetite is back. That is good." She felt Link's forehead. He stopped eating with a blush on his face. "You are still running a fever though."

Link swallowed. "Y-Yeah. I still do feel warm...but not in a good way."

"After you are finished eating, try and get some rest," said Mipha.

Mipha removed her hand. She walked over to where Midna was curled up and retrieved the Slate. She sat down and opened the album.

"What are you doing?" Link asked quickly.

"Looking through the pictures," Mipha replied.

Link's hands shook. The plate lightly rattled. "W-Why?"

"Looking back on the landscape from back then," said Mipha, "and to remember the good times I've had."

Link looked at the ground. "...memories are scary."

"They're some scary ones to be sure," said Mipha, "but you have to look past those ones to find the goods ones."

"What good ones?" asked Link. "I can't think of any of them...ever since waking up...nothing but horrible experience after horrible experience."

"Come on you met Purah," Mipha stated. "She isn't horrible. Scary when mad sure but not horrible."

"How about the fact that I've been nearly killed twice now," stated Link. "By a group that I know nothing about other than their name." His voice was rising, panic clearly setting in. His whole body trembling. "Why can't I just stay here and let someone else handle this whole mess?"

Mipha set the Slate down, stood up and walked over Link and hugged him. Link immediately stopped trembling.

"Start with recovering from this sickness," Mipha whispered gently. "I will be here with you. Then, we will go from there."

"...what if I never get better?" Link asked full of hope.

Mipha chuckled. "Nice try but you will. Just for now, forget about everything and focus on getting better."

Link hesitated but nodded.