I pulled my hood over my head and secured the clip around my neck, letting the rest of the deep blue mantle fall down my back. I threw my water canteen into my already packed bag and zipped it up before grabbing my scabbard. I pulled it over my back along with my quiver, neatly filled with arrows, and I walked to the mounts on my wall to get my weapons.
I slid my claymore into its sheath and placed my shield and bow on my back with it, lifting my cloak so it would cover them. I grabbed my bag and then walked to my door, reaching for the golden handle that would open the right door. As I gripped it, I gave myself a moment to put a second thought towards the decision the decision I was making.
Was it really worth lying to everyone and sneaking off like this? I mean, my parents did lie to me first. It was only fair.
I thought maybe I should head to Akkala instead and ask them directly about this. What if they only tell me more lies? I couldn’t take any chances. The Champions are like family to me, and all I hoped is that they could explain some of this. They’ve been close with my parents since before I was born, so I was sure they knew what happened.
I finally pulled down the handle and pushed open the door, peeking my head out to check and see if the coast was clear. I stepped out and quietly closed the door before sneaking down the hall towards the stairs. I hurried down the red carpeted staircase, almost considering just sliding down the golden railing; it could’ve been much faster and quieter.
I made my way through the lower hallway of the castle, and then finally I reached a doorway in one of the dining halls leading outside. I joined the cobblestone path that led down to the stables, and hurried down to get Ruby. I wasn’t sure how I was going to explain to the stable owners where I was going at this time, but I had to think quickly.
Once I reached the stable, I saw Ruby in her stall with the door open, and I noticed that one of the caretakers was walking back and forth from her and some of the other horses. So I hid behind a tree nearby, but I was close enough to where Ruby could see me. I quietly whistled, and her ears perked up and she looked in my direction.
“Ruby! C’mere, girl!” I whispered, and just as I thought she was about to come out, the one feeding apples walked over to her, gave her one last treat and then closed her gate. But she struggled for a moment with the lock.
“Jim!” She called, walking away from her stall for a moment. “I’m havin’ a problem locking Miss Ruby’s cage!” Once she wasn’t in sight, I whistled loudly, and Ruby ran right into the door, pushing it open. “HEY! RUBY!” She galloped over to me, and as she went past me, I swiftly pulled myself onto her back. She still had her saddle on, so I was able to get settled pretty quickly.
I rode off with her towards the gates, and I pulled out my Sheikah Slate and used magnesis to open them so we could get through. She dashed across the bridge towards the castletown, and we sped up a bit so I wouldn’t be noticed by anyone I knew.
We turned a corner that I knew would get us to Hyrule Field faster, and we passed by Bertram’s house just up the street from the café. What I hadn’t noticed was Garian sitting out by his father’s anvil, examining some of the swors he had left out. It was already too late to turn around by the time I noticed, so I just had her go faster in hopes he wouldn’t see us or wouldn’t care.
“Hm?” He glanced at me as we rode by, and I bit my lip as I hoped he wouldn’t be able to tell it was me. “Idalia?” Shoot. “Idalia! Where are you going?” I kept on going, and I heard him whistle loudly – a noise that was followed by the neighing of another horse. I glanced back and saw him mount his steed before hurrying after me.
I had to force Ruby to make a quick turn down a street to our left and then another one down right, making an attempt to lose Garian. But, he followed suit and got even a bit closer to me. I kept making random turns to try and get him off my tail while thinking of some better ways, and as we passed a certain area, I heard him whistle again. Some guards standing around by the bakery noticed us, and they hopped on their horses and followed Garian.
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Royal Rebel 4 ~ The Return
FanfictionLOZ:BOTW / HW:AOC [Book 4 of Royal Rebel ~ Revali X Reader] [Book 5 is out!] After the Calamity was brought to an end by the Champions, the princess and her knight were the last two standing. Once the heir to the Hyrulean throne was coronated as Hyr...