(Sidon x Reader) The Out Of Body Experience

28: Past Stories

While Sidon was quite busy purifying the stream of water that ran to the Domain, (Y/n) would busy herself tending to those in need at the Domain. It was always such a horrific sight, the many Zora who fell ill to the sludge. It was quite the challenge to keep spirits up, but she tried her absolute best.

"...There must be some way to get to the sky..." (Y/n) murmured as she looked at the sky islands that now dotted the Domain, with one in particular going to be the source of the raining sludge.

"Thanks to the Upheaval, some ruins fell down at Toto Lake. I sent our historian Jiahto to look into them, to see if that could give us any clues in solving this situation." Sidon hummed as he continued to purify the stream. This was a task that needed to be done consistently, or there would be no source of clean water for the Domain.

"That's a good idea, Sidon." (Y/n) smiled at the prince, who casted her a charming smile. "Thank you, (Y/n)."

His golden eyes then were glancing at a particular spot that was surrounded by rocks. Miraculously, it seemed to have stood clear of any sludge that was raining down.

"I wonder when those seeds will bloom... I am very curious to see what they will look like." Sidon mused, as (Y/n) was then turning her head to look at that area where they planted those seeds that were given to them by that Korok they had met on their way back to Domain a while ago.

"Hm... I wonder if they're planted high enough to bloom..." (Y/n) hummed in thought, as Sidon gave her an optimistic smile. "I am certain that they are. Perhaps it just takes longer to grow, unlike those Scarlet Loves. They seem to be growing everywhere in the Domain now." Sidon noted, causing (Y/n) to smile softly.

"Yeah, especially here and at Mikau Lake. Apparently Kodah found a way to use them to help remedy some of the symptoms for our sludge-inflicted, so it's a great thing there are so many of them. Besides, they're a much needed sight among all this sludge." (Y/n) pointed out, gesturing to some of the Scarlet Loves that currently surrounded the two as the sludge continued to rain down.

"Indeed. I like to think of those flowers as a symbol of hope for us all, just like my sister's statue. She has remained pristine, despite the current phenomenon." Sidon pointed out, instinctively tilting his head up to look in the direction of the Mipha Statue, a gentle smile on his face. "Yes... I know she would tell us not to fall into despair, to continue to have hope."

"Which is what we will continue to do. We just need to focus on finding more leads, and the solution will come to us." (Y/n) nodded her head, going to also look in the direction of the statue.

With each passing day, (Y/n) wished more and more that she would have been able to meet Mipha, at least one time. Who was specifically the late princess, the older sister of her beloved Sidon? The one the whole Domain admired, even the Council?

Sidon would of course tell her stories about his sister, but those stories only showed (Y/n) but a few pieces to the interesting character that was Mipha. From what she had heard, Mipha was actually quite demure, compared to her more outgoing younger brother. She also had a great many feats the Zora praised her for.

"Sidon... Didn't you mention how Mipha had a gift with healing?" (Y/n) questioned, as Sidon nodded. "Yes, I did. Mipha was such a great healer, that she could even resuscitate those gravely injured. Everyone aspired to be as talented as she was, but I do not believe any one us have managed to be on her level." Sidon recalled with a soft nod of his head.

"I recall that time you tried to heal me from my "illness". It was not like anything I have ever known before. Whenever you get the chance after all this... I'd like to also get lessons on how to heal, if that's not too much to ask, of course, you are already doing so much." (Y/n) quickly added at the end, almost feeling guilty in a way of even asking that of him.