Breath of the Wild fanfic: Hylia's Fate Hyrule's Blood - The Bloodshed Commences

XXI: A War is Impending

Link had got to explain the proposal for the military strategy for Goron City. He stood up from the table's side and tapped on the table so its screen transitioned to the deep blue of Hyrule's map from the default screen to camouflage as a normal tab. "Now listen here," he instructed as he zoomed into the northeastern part of the map to the amalgamation of lava and rock which was the Eldin region. He specifically went into Goron City before showing the rails of the mine carts. Our estimated time of the attack is in about 2-3 days. We will be evacuating the Gorons to a safe distance tomorrow night. That way they will be out of the City by first light the next day. That gives us a few hours to set up." He then proceeded to point at the rocks close to the rails. "We want archers here to back up safety for the Gorons, and back at the City, they expect the Gorons to be close only to see a couple of soldiers. We'll have about the same amount of what we had at the Seige in Goron City and the Tech Lab." He had gestured to each location in the correlation of each mentioned destination. He had one more note for everyone, "We already have pre-made and also while we're talking, pre-making Fire elemental chainmail. It would be light and comfortable to wear underneath the uniforms and armour we have. Any questions?" Trish had cross-questioned Link about a hole in one thing, "What if hypothetically the Yiga come early, which is also the reason the archers are there, we'd be stopping them by shooting them off while they go, or use a mechanic to break the carts. The latter is riskier but easier to defeat the enemy. The former would be a little hard due to the speed of the carts, and that could misfire on a Goron: it would be friendly fire. They both do pose threats with endangerment to our priority." The burly Escanor decided to jump in, "What if we compromise and get Royal Guards to be the archers. It would make it easier wouldn't it? They could potentially fire a moving target." Jonathan and Caesar nodded in agreement. Polnareff clarified, "Even if this is hypothetical I had noticed something about Yesterday's Seige when I have relayed the news of that. Now if you'll let me explain my theory may be correct. There is a Yiga or a group of Yiga within the Castle that a soldier or some person with a position within the Castle is an espionage agent." All of the surrounding strategists had a mix of bewilderment and even fury. Link asked with a hardened expression, "If you have an explanation, proceed." Polnareff went suit saying, "First of the four things they were way too organised as their formation. They knew to be compatible with the circle formation we had. And yes they could've looked from afar but we would've noticed. They also knew we were going to occupy the watchtowers, another reason helping my theory. The 3rd reason is the fact that they were so prepared for the Zora evacuating, as they took out Zora Generals and even executed a mass abduction. And the last was their terrifying tactic of making vulnerable. The fact they knew how to exploit our formation's weakness of having 2 levels attacking us at the same time. They were too organised for the siege. It's the only explanation for this anomaly. There's a hole in our security." Escanor looked with a piercing stare. Link let the silence pass, as their thoughts ravaged. "I believe you with all of the essence in my body," said Link breaking the absence of sound. Polnareff looked at waiting for him for elaboration. Link did just that, "I'll give you a side-task, Polnareff. Use outside resources, don't be fully direct, and interrogate these informers about potential and sketchy royal officials. You can even ask about any one of us sitting here." Polnareff nodded at Link's command. "Before we dismiss this meeting why isn't Erza here? Anyone knows?" As General, Erza was also a military strategian. In reply, Jonathan said, "I heard she was probably in remorse after the funerals of many." Caesar continued for him, "After all people different reactions to comrades dying." Link nodded and dismissed the rest. Polnareff went off in his wheelchair as he was incapacitated when he was in a crossfire off Lynels in a territorial battle. The rest had other businesses to attend.

Link thought to check up on the 23-year-old Erza. He met her at the nearby Second Gatehouse standing there still with her stifled sobs echoing across the bricks of stone. He walked up to her slowly behind and greeted her with a low, "Hey," her being surprised at his arrival, lead her to say, "Can't I cry in peace?" he gave Link what she thought was a playful punch in the ribs, which to ink was a winding blow. "I know what happened but deaths are bound to happen you know," but she lashed out, "What do you know about death! I lost Estarossa because of those Yiga fucks!" he looked at her with a look of dismay. Estarossa was an older brother she once had who died. With only a slight crack in his voice one he failed to choke back, "I know it's tough for you, but you got to move one. I might not be able to do it myself as deaths still plague me. I just wanted to let you know that," she had stopped crying yet Link started to well up to one he quickly tried to hide by turning away. She stuttered before he went, "Before y-you go I'm sorry for what I said, I forgot the losses you have had. I'm sorry about the Champions and if I'm correct now you know about your family." "Can we just chat? I wanted to tell you something," Link said with a creaky smile to comfort her. "Sure." Link had wanted to talk about the two hair-coloured Sheikah. He had told her by saying, "You know a weird thing I saw about a Sheikah swordsman," with Erza showing an interesting expression and Link continued, "He had two different hair colors, and it wasn't dyed. Looked as if it was patchy which you know, kinda makes it look natural. I'm pretty sure one day I was with Zelda one day when she was telling me facts about a Sheikah person to be born will even have a few or even 1% of Sheikah blood they will have white hair no matter what." Erza replied intriguingly, "That really is weird," and they continued chatting their way. Link peppers in his stories during the time of Great Calamity. He had told it for about the 50th time when he dived off the top of Akalla Citadel when a Skywatcher Guardian spotted him. What they didn't realise was who was spying within the shadows. Escanor glowered over at the two's conversation as he went back towards the new Sheikah joint.

Ever since Hyrule gained a type of rule and Zelda had gotten the title of Queen, her study and the personal room was revamped for a pair of Sheikah researching facility. The personal room was repurposed for sleeping quarters with the study being a facility to conduct any experiment with a Travel Gate installed for Sheikah expeditions. One thing that outsiders didn't know, was the manipulation that was laid over within the Sheikah researchers. Many were hostage, paid or replaced by the Yiga. Escanor was not different. Though one title he held valiantly was being the Central region minister of the Yiga. Hence he was the one with most trades, interactions etc. He sauntered with a medium pace over the stone brick paths, while overlooking and recognising others who trembled in fear just by the heat of Escanor's gaze. He entered the tawny-coloured room. There were 3 researchers in the room. Only 2 of them were Sheikah. "Well, you 2. Will you pay with your life or reputation breaking money?" They were newly transferred here so they had no idea what his message was. "You're new aren't you 2?" he said as he leaned onto the doorway. "Open up the Travel Gate. Teleport me to the Kihiro Moh. If not I have a few compromises." Escanor raised an eyebrow at the 2 researchers' unresponsiveness. The younger male quivered his words with sweat dripping profusely, saying, "That shrine was what we were warned about going to. Even the Genesis Tech has a warning. It's a security feature for a reason. The only possible way you can go is with an eye scan for those who're permitted." The analyst was right, but the permit was so restricted only two members were allowed being Link and Zelda. However, along with the guileful chaos, they had overcome that obstacle with the Yiga researchers who were posing as the Sheikah granting access to Bellaux. "Oh I know, I know alright. But the only way you really can negotiate with me is either I pay you money, we hold you hostage and/or spy on your every move from that moment or you do neither and decide to pay with your death and a comrade of mine takes place of your position." The female gulped on her dry throat. The male was only talking due to a thought of bravery, one that was pretty broken, questioned, "C-comrade?" and Ecanor chuckled with a wry smile, "My you are slow." He pulled out of his trouser's back pocket a mask. One that was way too similar for anyone in Hyrule now. He held it between his pointing and the middle finger next to his face. "Do you know now?"

A cackle one of victory almost erupted behind Escanor. He didn't need to see the face. "Polnareff. Oh Polnareff, do you really want to fight?" Polnareff then chained strong eye contact behind the mask of the blademaster Escanor, ready to demolish an enemy...