Link and Yonobo had been slowly making their way through the volcano's depths, their minds mulled down by the silent agony of Link's emotional uneasiness for the past couple of hours. Eventually, Link managed to calm himself down enough to speak with Yonobo about his feelings, and they agreed to confront Sidon, who was most vocal and concerned about Link's well-being. It was clear that Sidon's input would be invaluable in this situation.

But they had to steer their way out of the volcano entrance before they could reach Sidon. As they emerged, they caused a small eruption that caused lava to disperse throughout the area, creating a mesmerizing sight. Fortunately, the lava did not reach the nearby town or past Death Mountain.

Yonobo leaned in close to his friend Link and spoke hushedly, his eyes scanning the surrounding area for any signs of danger. "Listen, Link. The next few steps could make or break this entire plan. You're determined to involve the royal family and the rest of the Kingdom, but you must be careful. "

Link nodded solemnly, his gaze fixed on the massive Divine Beast hovering above them atop the crater in Death Mountain. "I know, Yonobo. But you don't have to worry about me. I'll speak to Sidon about everything we discussed, and we'll figure out the next move at the water temple."

After taking a deep breath, Link spoke up. "In the meantime, I will write a letter to Princess Zelda. It will explain everything I have seen and help her locate the rest of the memories. It's crucial that she comprehends the full extent of the situation we are dealing with here."

The two of them fell silent for a moment, and the only sounds they could hear were the soft flowing of the lova beneath them and the distant hum of the Divine Beast's engines. Link adjusted his flamebreaker armor, feeling the heat radiating off Death Mountain, but he didn't mind.

Yunobo said, "But do you think it would be more helpful if they had the secret stones to evacuate everyone?"

Link mumbled, "It would be better in case anyone got left behind..."
"But wouldn't it be better for them to help us defeat Ganondorf?" Yonobo asked. "Technically, their powers were awakened even more, and I'm pretty sure they had more control than we do in their abilities because, remember, I just awakened my flame abilities a little while before we met up again, along with Riju barely awakening her Thunder abilities. Sidon is still working on his healing, and Tulin is still trying to perfect all his flight abilities."

"We should be fine. If anything, we were better off than we were last time. And if push comes to shove, at least the rest of the Kingdom will be safe," Link told him.

"I mean, if you say so... But I wouldn't disagree to having them help us... To defeat him, I mean," Yonobo pointed out, "but I guess we can talk about it later."

"Of course, we'll take care of it. We need to defeat the temple bosses and retrieve all the secret stones, and then we'll see where to go from there," we reassured Link. We stood there longer before the Divine Beast started moving towards the safe areas around Death Mountain.
"I suppose it's time for us to go," Link said as we rode down the mountain inside the Divine Beast. Asit suddenly started to move again. "Don't worry, Yonobo, I'll make sure everything goes according to plan," he added, looking at the young Goron traveling with us.

After a few minutes, the Divine Beast reached its destination, stopping right before Daruk. The Goron looked stern as he watched us approach. He waited for a couple of minutes before opening the main gate. As he did so, he saw two figures standing before him.

The first figure was the young Goron, whom he and everyone else in the town had seen hiding away throughout Death Mountain. He was relieved to notice that the young Goron was safe and well. Next was the young man he had just seen, always wearing his mask. This time, he wore flame-breaker armor and a mask resembling his Divine Beast. Daruk recognized him as the one chosen to pilot the Divine Beast and save Hyrule from Calamity.

Daruk's voice was rough as he demanded, "Who are you? And what are you doing inside my Divine Beast?" He glared at the man in the mask, his eyes narrowed in suspicion. Although he was told that most likely he would be able to trust the man and buy Association the young Goron, he still needed to assert his dominance as the Champion and rightful owner of the Divine Beast.

Link and Yonobo shared a worried look before they decided to flee. Yonobo immediately transformed into his ball form and started rolling away, jumping off the platform and over the volcano's edge to ensure he could descend quickly and safely. He then headed towards the Eldin Mountains, which he knew well and where he felt more secure.

Meanwhile, Link, sensing that the situation was becoming increasingly risky, decided to confront Daruk head-on. He charged toward the Goron Champion as if he were ready to tackle him, but at the last moment, he deftly sidestepped him and ran down the volcano's slope, using his agility and quick reflexes to avoid any obstacles.

Daruk, taken aback by Link's sudden move, hesitated momentarily before pursuing the young Goron instead of the Hylian. He knew that Yonobo was not as experienced as Link and that he might be easier to catch than the raven-haired man.

Link turned his head to glance behind him and saw Daruk chasing after Yonobo. He shook his head in disappointment, hoping Yonobo could outrun Daruk and escape without harm. After a deep sigh, Link left Death Mountain and took shelter in the Akkala Highlands. He was cautious and took his time to ensure that no one was following him. Once confident he was not being followed, he proceeded through Shadow Pass.

Link quickly changes his clothes and puts on a guard uniform during his journey. He carefully removed his mask and ensured that his helmet was adjusted correctly so no one could tell any details on his face. Taking every precaution to avoid being detected, he approached the stable and greeted the workers before continuing his mission to the Zora Kingdom.

"Princess Zelda, to what do I owe the pleasure?" King Dorphan asked as he watched the Princess, her royal guard, and the rest of the Champions enter the throne room. He greeted his daughter with a nod but turned his attention back to the Princess, understanding that urgent matters were at hand.

"Apologies for showing up so late, but there are urgent matters I wish to discuss with you regarding the Divine Beast and your kingdom," Zelda began as she bowed slightly. The rest of the Champions followed suit appropriately.

"Your letter spoke of great urgency, and you didn't have time to form a formal meeting, so please speak, Princess. What is of great urgency?" The King of Zora spoke with a stern and grave face.

"Father, we have come to you with some questions regarding certain events that happened long ago in history. Specifically, we want to know about a woman who supposedly turned into a dragon. We believe she may be a descendant of Princess Zelda and the Royal Family, and we were wondering if you have any knowledge of what this might represent," Mipha said as she approached her father.

"Very well, ask your questions," King Dorephan replied, nodding his head along with his royal advisors, "We will do our best to answer them. But, of course, you must also answer some of ours."

"Of course, Father," Mipha nodded in agreement.

"I'm sure you're aware of the discrepancies in the Kingdom, with someone destroying all the Guardians and meddling with the Divine Beasts. Recently, a man approached us with what we thought were some answers, but they ended up raising more questions than answers."

"Before we proceed, let me provide context for what happened," Princess Zelda spoke, capturing everyone's attention, even little Sidon's. "This man approached us with a letter stamped with the Royal seal, which led us to write behind the Zora Kingdom in the Akkala region. He then took us to the Rist Peninsula, where a dragon appeared. The dragon shed a tear, which allowed us to see a vision of a woman standing on a platform in an ancient building, holding the Master Sword and later turning into a dragon. In the distance, we saw four figures, one of each race outside Hylian. We need to know more about the history of the Zora to figure out who the Zora in the vision could have been." Zelda mentioned that Mipha had also seen someone with a mask from ancient times, resembling the one in the vision. The King requested more information, and Zelda provided as much as possible.

"Understood," replied the King. Though our Kingdom's knowledge of the events during the Calamity is limited, my advisors can provide some assistance. The King turned towards his advisors, who nodded in agreement.

"As His Majesty said, we possess little information beyond the years prior to the Calamity. However, we have learned some facts about the events that occurred during that time from our deceased parents," said one of the elder advisors, drawing everyone's attention. "My mother used to recount stories of the Guardians and the Divine Beasts fighting in the battle during the Calamity. But at that time, they did not have the Sheikah Slates. Instead, they created devices that were worn over the Champions' heads, giving them full control over the Arsenal inside the Divine Beast."

"It gave them so much control over the Divine Beast that they were basically one with it," another advisor spoke. This time, it was an older Zora woman. "My mother spoke of the same things. She even told me how ancient Heroes of the long past inspired those Divine beasts. My mother didn't clarify those things, but she said there was a rich history. Unfortunately, she never got a chance to explain any of it to me before she passed."

"I see," Zelda said. "Do you remember anything else? Perhaps any books or additional information that someone else might have?"

"I don't think so," replied the Zora woman. "Most books were destroyed during the war, which was so catastrophic that its effects were felt across the land. Many stories were passed down through generations, but they were lost over time. However, my mother told me that most areas in all of Hyrule were named after ancient heroes. Maybe that information can be of help to you. I know that there are several places around the Zora kingdom named after heroes from our Kingdom, but I'm not sure what areas they might be but i can have someone look into the matter."

As the conversation between Princess Zelda and the King continued, Revali's eyes wandered around the room. Suddenly, something caught his attention from behind the King's throne. He tried to ignore it initially but couldn't resist taking a quick peek. Just then, he briefly saw the Young Prince standing behind the Chair before disappearing.

Revali was puzzled and wondered what the Young Prince was up to. He observed as the Prince tiptoed out of the room, carrying something in his little hands while everyone was still engrossed in their conversation.

Revali told Urbosa, "Excuse me, I'm going to patrol the area just to ensure it's safe."

Urbosa responded, "I'm sure it's already safe; we are in the Zora Kingdom, after all," as she gave him a side-eye.

Revali retorted with a tone of attitude, "To put it simply, can a Rito not be allowed to use the bathroom?" Urbosa rolled her eyes at his response before returning to the conversation. She allowed Revali to sneak away and begin his patrol of the area.

As soon as Revali left the castle, he soared into the sky, his sharp eyes scanning the surrounding area for any signs of the Prince or anything unusual. However, he failed to spot anything unusual, and no sign of the Prince existed. After a while, He noticed the Prince peeking around the area but didn't say anything. His mind was troubled by the fact that the young Prince had been disappearing far too often, as Mipha had informed him.

Revali flew higher up in the sky to avoid being spotted and followed Prince Sidon from a safe distance. He watched as Sidon crossed the bridge, his movements cautious, as if he was trying to avoid detection. When he reached the bridge's halfway point, Sidon stopped and looked both ways, ensuring no one was watching him. Revali felt relieved that the Prince didn't look up much, which would have made it easier for him to be spotted.

To Revali's surprise, suddenly, Sidon went over the railing and jumped into the water. Revali watched with bated breath, ready to act if needed.

Revali was on edge when he saw Sidon lose his grip and fall towards the waterfall. He immediately flew after him, trying to catch him before he hit the water below. However, he missed him by a hair's breadth and could only watch as Sidon disappeared underneath the surface.

Revali's heart raced as he flew around, scanning the area for any sign of the young Prince. Finally, he spotted Sidon's head popping up exactly where he had fallen in but quickly disappearing again. Sidon seemed to have let go of something he was holding when he fell and had been oblivious to Revali's presence.

Revali kept a close eye on Sidon, who was now swimming to the waterfall, instead of claiming it like Mipha had before. Revali wondered if Sidon was practicing for something or just being reckless.

As Sidon continued to get closer to the waterfall, Revali stayed there for a few more minutes, trying to keep a watchful eye on him. However, as time passed and he watched Sidon get closer and closer, Revali started to get nervous about the waterfall. He couldn't see anything unusual, but the sound of the water rushing over the edge made him uneasy.

He blinked for just a second before looking around for Sidon again, but he couldn't find him near the waterfall, seeming to have disappeared. Revali looked up, hoping to see Sidon climbing up like his sister had tried to teach him, but he wasn't there either. Confused and worried, Revali decided to head back to where he had last seen the Prince and float around there for a little while to see if Sidon would reappear.

Revali struggled to keep himself afloat as he flapped his wings against the waterfall's strong current. The water hit him hard, making it difficult for him to see. He looked around frantically, trying to find the Prince, but the misty spray of the waterfall obstructed his view.

"Where could he have gone?" Revali asked out loud, feeling a sense of worry creeping in. He flew all over the waterfall and scanned the area, but the Prince was nowhere to be seen. He stopped just outside where the Prince had disappeared and looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of him.

To his surprise, he noticed the water was gushing through a small opening in the wall behind the waterfall. He hoped he was right about his assumption, or he would end up drowning. "This kid, I hope this isn't a wall," he muttered as he flew up to get some air and then dived into the waterfall.

The water was rough, and it made his feathers itch, but he kept going. He emerged on the other side of the waterfall, where a small piece of land was sticking out. He landed gently on the rocky outcrop and looked around, relieved to have found a small landing area.

Revali let out a soft exclamation, muttering, "For the love of Hylia," as he shook his wings to rid them of the water that had drenched them. As he looked around, he realized that he had strayed quite far from the waterfall, and the water droplets were now barely touching him. The scenery around him was breathtaking, with lush greenery and a vast expanse of land that extended further than he had previously thought.

As he continued to preen his feathers, his keen eyes caught sight of a narrow path that seemed to lead somewhere. Following the path, he encountered a dark cave entrance that beckoned him to explore. His curiosity piqued, he cautiously ventured inside the cave, his sharp senses alert for danger.

The inside of the cave was dark and damp, with the only light source coming from the entrance he was covering and a couple of glowing plants in the rocks above. Revali wondered aloud, "What is this cave? why would Sidon come here?" He continued to dry his feathers, eyeing his surroundings with apprehension and curiosity.

Revali stood still, his eyes fixated on the the area as he cleaned himself off. The ground beneath him was high, and Revali could sense the height that he was in. His gaze followed the only clear path that Sidon would have been able to take. As he looked around, his eyes didn't stopuntil he reached an opening. From across the cave, he could see a waterfall, a sight that left him awestruck. Revali approached the edge, peering down into a large hole that seemed to have no end. The hole was covered in red malice, which disturbed him greatly. He glanced down the hole before flying over to the waterfall. However, he was still looking for Sidon, even as he reached the waterfall's top to the little area from which the water was coming.

Just as Revali was about to give up, he heard voices from the waterfall. He looked around, trying to spot the source of the voices, but he couldn't see anyone. He kept searching until he heard the voices coming through the waterfall more clearly. Revali landed on a small piece of land just at the waterfall's edge, hoping to glimpse the speakers. He could see three figures standing there, deep in conversation. Revali couldn't help but overhear their conversation, which piqued his curiosity.

Link and Sidon engaged in a lengthy conversation about Yonobo's recent talk with Link. Sidon urged Link to start trusting and relying on his friends instead of trying to handle everything alone. Sidon stressed that everyone in their group had unique skills and abilities and could work together to achieve their goals. Sidon said Link needed to start using them, especially if he planned anything risky.

After discussing the importance of teamwork, Link and Sidon started planning their next steps to enter the water temple. They carefully considered their options and evaluated each approach's potential risks and benefits. They decided to gather more information about the path to the Temple and the defenses of the Zora before making their final plan.

Overall, Link and Sidon's conversation was productive and highlighted the importance of collaboration and trust in achieving success.

"First and foremost, our priority is to make our way to the Floating Scales Island to activate the entrance to the ancient Zora Waterworks. This will enable us to enter the underwater cavern where we can proceed with our mission," Link clarified.

"Once we're inside the cavern, we need to ensure that everything is working as intended and that the waterfall activates. This is crucial for our plan to work," he continued.

"Afterwards, I will activate the Divine Beast and use its power to shatter the barrier that's blocking our path. This will allow us to access the water stored inside and propel ourselves up to the waterfall," Link explained.

Sidon nodded in agreement but raised a concern: "But how can we be sure where the water will take us? It's important that we have a clear understanding of our destination, especially since we have to take the Devine beast to the top of the mountain."

" I'm not entirely sure about it, but I can try to figure it out in a couple of days," Link said. "the light dragon usually likes to fly over the floating Scales Island, so it's highly likely that she will fly over it sometime soon. However, we still have to figure out how to get the Scales from your dad."

Sidon replied confidently, "That shouldn't be a problem. When I was last here, I managed to get my younger self to collect a few Scales for us. He has been leaving them here for a while, but I'm unsure exactly where. Nevertheless, it shouldn't be that hard to find them."

Link nodded and said, "Well, that settles it. After that, we need to go to the water temple, navigate through its entire maze, defeat the monster lurking inside it, and make sure that we avoid getting spotted by anyone."

"It sounds relatively straightforward," Sidon agreed. "But let's not forget that we also need to go to the floating Scales Island, then explore the underwater waterworks to ensure that everything is fine, come out, take the Divine Beast, and only then proceed to the water temple. All while keeping a low profile. It's not going to be easy, but we can do it."

Sidon rolled his eyes and added, "We can only hope that we don't get spotted along the way."

" Don't worry about it. I already have a plan in motion for Princess Zelda to be out of the way along with the rest of the Champions, so Mipha shouldn't even be a problem. Actually, I already sent one to the castle because I'm sure they're already headed back," the Link pointed out.

Sidon rolled his eyes as he retrieved a couple of maps of Hyrule from their time. The maps had marks indicating the locations of the floating islands, and he hoped they were still in the same position. Link looked at the waterfall and put on his mask as they devised a plan. He smiled as he saw a little red Zora swimming nearby.

"Look who's back!" Link exclaimed, smiling as he waved at little Sidon. The young prince returned the greeting with a smile and ran towards the two men.

"How have you been, young prince?" Sidon asked, greeting the little Sidon with a hug.

"I've been doing well, and I've also got all the things you asked for," little Sidon said, holding out a couple of blue scales. "I also have another batch buried here... This should be behind that rock over there," he said, pointing to a rock behind Link.

"Would you like to start training or listen to our stories?" Sidon asked as Link rolled his eyes. "I would like to hear your stories, please," Little Sidon replied with a signature smile. Sidon couldn't help but smile as he started telling the young Zora about a hero from long ago and all the friends he made along the way. Link smiled sadly as he heard the story, knowing it was about him and all the sages. He didn't want to say anything, so he kept his emotions to himself, but he understood what Sidon was doing, particularly after their previous conversation.

Sidon concluded that the hero had fled into the sky with the goddess's power and had vanquished the monstrous creature. With the threat eliminated, he returned to his companions and lived happily ever after. The young Zora was awed by the heroic feat and expressed his desire to be like the hero someday.

Sidon smiled at the young Zora and said, "I am sure that one day, you will be just as strong, bold, and unafraid as him. You will protect your Kingdom and family like a true hero. But before that, you need training."

Link brought out a couple of practice spears, and Sidon and the young Zora began to spar lightly. The elder Zora observed the young one's technique and provided guidance to help him improve his skills. With each strike and parry, the young Zora grew more confident, knowing he was on his way to becoming a hero like the one in Sidon's story.

"Let's not mess up this plan so we can get this over with," Link said, looking over the map. We should be ready if all goes according to plan this month. It shouldn't be hard to deal with if something goes wrong, like someone discovering us or anything else, since we will mostly keep out of everyone's way. Also, the Champion will be out."

"Will Riju keep an eye out around the Zora kingdom in case any of the monsters from the sky island come down?" Sidon asked.

"Yes, she will," Link replied. "Also, I asked Yonobo before coming here, but he said he was already stressed out after doing his own Temple. He'd rather watch the other plan with the Princess and the champions. He wants to make sure everything is going according to plan, but I can see that he's a little bit stressed out because he knows that the Champion is about to get his secret stone right now or whenever he sees that letter we left him."

Sidon turned to face his younger version and asked, "How did that go anyway?" His younger self remained silent, listening attentively.

"I think it went all according to plan, but I can't be entirely sure," Link responded thoughtfully. "We left a letter inside the Divine beast with instructions for Daruk to follow. Hopefully, he can carry out our plan without any issues. If not, we'll have to wait for another opportunity to present itself." Link nodded, feeling a sense of anticipation mixed with anxiety. He hoped everything would work out in their favor, but only time would tell.

Sidon, the Zora prince, inquired about Revali and Princess Mipha's fate. The younger Sidon was losing interest in their conversation and was more focused on The Spar.

Link, who had been engaged in the conversation, responded, "Regarding Revali, convincing him to go back to the Temple won't be easy. I need to reveal a few things and convince him with utmost care, as he can be stubborn at times."

He paused momentarily before continuing, "As for Princess Mipha, it will be an arduous task. The Temple is high up in the sky, and reaching it will be a challenge. Moreover, she has a deep attachment to her people and the land, which might make it even harder for her to leave."

Sidon nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.

"I don't understand. What Temple are you talking about?" young Sidon asked, confused. He was now paying more attention to what they had mentioned about his sister.

"The temple we told you about in the stories," replied Sidon. "The one with the hero who went up to the sky and fought many monsters to save the Kingdom. We're talking about awakening a very big power for your sister in order for her to defeat Calamity Ganon. But you know it's going to be hard to convince her to go up to the water temple. So we're trying to figure out how we're going to convince her."

"I can do it," young Sidon said, brightening up. "I can tell my sister to go to the water temple and get her awesome new powers."

"Without our assistance, it will be arduous for her to go up there," Sidon pointed out while gesturing towards Link and himself.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to her and convince her to meet with you," he assured them.

"Well, if you're willing to try, you can give it your best shot," Link said, turning his attention back to the map. However, you ought to be aware that the journey up there can be quite daunting, and your sister will not have you to protect her."

The young Sidon nodded in understanding, knowing that his sister's journey ahead would be fraught with challenges. He knew that he would have to prepare her well for what lay ahead and ensure that she had the necessary skills and equipment to make the journey. Despite the risks, he was determined to help her achieve her goal and make a difference. On the other hand, the older Sidon was also thinking the same thing but with much more fear that his sister might die and that, this time, it might even be his fault.

"I believe my sisters can do it even without my help," young Sidon said as the older Sidon and Link looked at him. The young Zora shook his head and quickly regained his composure before nodding to himself.

"I'll make sure she can go to the Water Temple and get her new powers. I'm sure you will, buddy." Link smiled as he placed his hand on Sidon's head.

"I can even go and tell her right now," said little Sidon, happily getting their attention once more.

"What do you mean if she is in the Zora domain?" Sidon asked somewhat cautiously.

"Yeah, she came in today and started speaking to Father about a dragon and a woman, but I'm not sure. I was a little confused," the young Zora said as he shook his head. Sidon and Link glanced at each other before looking down at the young one.

"Well, that's interesting... How about we put this training session on hold and you spend some time with your sister? I'm sure she's very excited to see you again," Link suggested.

Young Sidon expressed his concern, "Are you sure? I don't want to miss a day of training,"

Sidon replied, "It will not be a problem at all, young one. I understand your passion for training, but your sister has been waiting to see you for a very long time. I am sure she is beyond happy that she can see you again. It's important to spend time with family and loved ones, so why don't you run back to the castle and give her a warm hug?" With a smile, Sidon hugged the young boy, reassuring him that he could continue training after spending quality time with his sister.

The young one bid farewell to Sidon, uncertain whether Zora would still be there when he returned. "All right, I'll be back later, though. Will you be here?" he asked.

Sidon smiled reassuringly, "Probably not, but we'll try to come and see you again. Just make sure you're careful out there."

As the young one departed, Link observed the exchange from a distance. Once they were out of sight, he approached Sidon, now deep in thought. The much older Zora prince seemed troubled, lost in his own world.

Link expressed concern as he spoke, "This situation might pose a problem. I need to leave the Zora domain and search for the King. Also, I have to confirm that the Princess doesn't stay here for an extended period. Nonetheless, I don't want this to interfere with our plans."

Sidon listened attentively and said reassuringly, "That's quite fine. While you're away, I'll keep a watchful eye on the Zora domain. I'll scout the area for any signs of the elusive sky islands and confirm if they are in the same location as before."

"Okay, I think I'm ready to go now," Link announced after a while as he started to pack his things. As he was getting his gear together, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone or something was watching him. Even though Sidon had already left to look around the area, Link felt a sense of discomfort as he prepared to leave the cave and walk through the waterfall. The waterfall inside the cave echoed in the background, and the air was filled with the scent of damp earth.

Link looked around and saw a couple of frogs staring at him, but he didn't think much of it and continued to walk to the exit. However, the feeling that he was being watched persisted. As he made his way out of the cave, he couldn't help but look back at the waterfall, but still, he didn't see anything. However, two eyes were staring intently at him from above the waterfall. They seemed glowing in the dim light, and their gaze was fixed upon him. Link felt a chill run down his spine as he left, and he quickly exited the cave. The eyes watched him until he was out of sight, and then they disappeared into the darkness.