The Legend of Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom - Tears of Light and Darkness

Alliance

The rumble of horse hooves shattered the silence that had fallen after Sidon's tale ended. A firm and rapid sound was coming from the southern entrance of Lookout Landing. Everyone turned their heads in that direction. Their faces showed confusion and tension as they saw the approaching patrol. It was not the full patrol they had been expecting, and Sidon and Riju, in particular, frowned upon noticing that something was off: the shortage of men in the patrol, and especially that the person leading it was not who they expected.

With an urgent signal from Purah, Link and Paya stood up, on alert. Sidon tried to stop him.

"Where are you going, Link?" he asked, surprised.

"Sorry, Sidon," Link responded, apologizing as he and Paya ran toward the newly arrived patrol. "I need to deal with some matters regarding the patrol."

As Link and Paya moved away, Riju and Sidon watched with growing concern. The patrol was approaching the entrance, but it was incomplete, with several injured soldiers—some with only minor wounds, while others were clearly in serious condition. The patrol captain, a woman with a somber expression, was doing her best to maintain formation, but the exhaustion and gravity of the situation were evident in every step.

Riju glanced at Sidon. Her face was a mix of confusion and concern.

"Did you notice?" murmured Riju, not taking her eyes off the entrance. "This doesn't look good."

Sidon nodded, his expression serious.

"Yes... something must have gone wrong. This wasn't how we expected the patrol to return."

"I thought Hoz was leading this group," Riju remarked, puzzled.

"So did I," Sidon added. "Perhaps there was a change of plans."

Worried, Sidon and Riju decided to approach and listen to what was happening.

"Purah, what's going on?" Riju asked, noting the tension.

"We're dealing with a minor setback," Purah replied as Link tried to defuse the situation.

"Don't worry," Link intervened with his usual calmness. "Let us finish speaking with Flaxel, and we'll explain everything."

Meanwhile, Paya ran to Yona, who, after a brief conversation, quickly made her way toward the infirmary. Sidon, unable to contain himself, followed her.

"Yona, what's happening?" Sidon asked, visibly worried.

"Don't worry, my love," Yona replied, trying to soothe him. "They need me in the infirmary. You stay on your mission; everything will be fine. We'll see each other after the battle."

Sidon looked at her anxiously.

"After the battle? What do you mean? Aren't you coming back with us?" he asked, confused.

"Unexpected complications have arisen," Paya interjected. "We're making some tough decisions, but everything is under control." She then summarized the situation and explained how they had to ask the troops to return to defend Lookout Landing and had requested that leaders or delegates from each key settlement organize an evacuation plan.

Yona took Sidon's hands and looked at him tenderly.

"Sidon, remember that we are leaders," she said, her voice calm and reassuring. "We must stay composed and guide our people. Look at Link—always so calm and determined, even though he must be filled with nerves. He's doing everything he can to secure the defense of Lookout Landing, and we must do the same."

Sidon nodded, feeling a little embarrassed by his anxiety. He knew it was his duty to remain calm and, above all, to support Link. He kissed Yona before heading back to Riju. Both of them felt some relief knowing that their responsibilities were in capable hands.