So I don't forget again

Entry 100: Gerudo Town

I awoke in a bed, something I'm not used too, with Bossa Nova laying next to me. A guard who was there told me that the Chief wanted to see me as soon as I felt well enough too. After donning my Gerudo clothing and writing my last memories I raced to her. On the way there I could see Naboris stand at the top of the canyon that leads to the desert, a red light from it pointed directly at the castle. She was relieved to see me. She was worried about the Calamity but at least Naboris was no longer a threat. She offered me Urbosa's sword and shield as thanks for what I had done. They were by far the most powerful equipment I've come across. She told me that as we were fighting she thought she heard her name called out on the wind. She said that she hadn't been called that in so long. It was a strong, warm voice, she swore it must have been Urbosa. I couldn't stop myself from saying her name in that moment and Buliara was furious with me. The chief smiled so earnestly and told Buliara to let it go. Being called by her name once in a while wasn't so bad, as she put it.

I then got curious and asked what she knew of Urbosa. Of all the Champions she seems to be the one I knew the least. I at least know she really cared for the princess. She told me that they actually have her diary, but she could tell me something from it. She was friends with and thought the world of the queen of Hyrule, princess Zelda's mother. She then decided that I should read her diary for myself. She took me to her room, which was where it was located. Two opposite facing walls in her room are just shelving filled to the brim with books. There was a vast variety of subjects. She gently took one out, but she was then needed elsewhere and placed the book on a desk. She told me that I could look at it without her. The problem was there were several books on the desk, and I wasn't paying close attention, so I had to look inside the two books which didn't have titles. I at least remembered it didn't have a title on the spine or cover.

I'm awful. I picked the wrong one, but once I started reading, I couldn't bring myself to stop. I didn't even realize what I was doing till I had finished. Chief Riju's mother had died so she had to take on her responsibilities as chief. She wished she was still here. Since she became chief everyone in town had become a lot nicer to her, but she could see the worry in their eyes. She wondered if she could be a great chief like her mother. She spoke of how the Divine Beast had awoken and started it's rampage. She went to investigate but ran into some trouble, ever since then Buliara rarely if ever left her side, even when the Thunder helm was stolen, and she blamed herself. Chief Riju felt it was because she was not ready to be chief. The soldiers searched tirelessly, and nothing was said of her leadership. She thought they must have been thinking her as powerless. They discovered that it was so close, yet they just couldn't get it. She asked her ancestors and her mother for guidance. She said that her prayers were answered when I arrived. She wrote that after taming Naboris, Buliara trusted my abilities and didn't seem to mind the fact that I'm a voe. She was surprised that she's okay with me.

I didn't dare look at the other books from fear of finding something else I shouldn't find. When she returned, I told her what had happened and apologized. I told her that it was only fair that she read through my memories since I read through her's. She told me that because it was an honest mistake it was alright, but she still took me up on my offer to look though my memories. It's odd looking back at everything from the beginning. In the very first few entries I was so... flat? Monotone? During one of the entries when I was in the domain after defeating the divine beast she asked if Sidon was that Zora whom was rumored to be in the desert for a day. I was about to tell her but then I said that she'd find out soon enough, to which she retorted saying she must be right. When we did get to that part, she couldn't contain her smile, though was concerned about whether Sidon got home safely. He's an amazing warrior and there were several Gerudo women with him so he's sure to be alright. There were many parts during where we stopped reading and started chatting about what had happened. Most often when I was dealing with someone's death. She wondered if she could see her mother as a spirit.

After we finally looked at Urbosa's diary. What she said was true about Urbosa and the queen. She knew the princess since she was a baby. She and the queen called the princess little bird. Like the chief, the princess' mother passed away suddenly when she was young. Urbosa began to look after her in the queen's place. Even back then the princess worried about not being able to fulfill her duty. She remarked on how the princess, Mipha, a person named Revali and I were so young and how her and Daruk decided to lead us as best as they could. She was worried about how cold the princess was towards me, though she knew why. She hoped that we could find a way to get along. I apparently requested to meet with her. I told her that the princess exploited the law of men not being allowed to enter town so she could stay away from me. It seems that she may have given me Gerudo clothing so I could get in but the princess was long gone by then. She told me that she'd tell me if she saw her and I reluctantly went home. She commented on how in a similar yet distinct way I had trouble expressing myself. She wondered if we could help one another, but the princess would have to give me a chance. She then wrote about that memory I recalled. It seems that we learned to get along eventually.

Unlike Mipha and Daruk I don't hurt as much reading her diary. Maybe it's because I didn't know her that much, but after reading this, I wish I knew her more.

Riju told me that I seem to have grown so much since then. One thing led to another and we spoke of my memories again. She asked a lot about Sidon. I'm not sure how or why but we ended up speaking of classes taught in town, specifically classes on cooking and wooing voe. She said that I should sign up. When I asked which one she said both. I suppose I could give it a shot, she was insistent on it. Perhaps they're fun? She did say that I should stay in town for a while and relax since I've worked so hard protecting people. I think I'll do just that! After all, it would be nice to stay and enjoy a town for once! The Yiga are nearby, but with so many warriors I'm sure the town will stay safe!