Life in Zora's Domain

Chapter 25 - Twilight Princess

Summary: The Yiga Clan is causing trouble, and Urbosa needs Link's help in the desert. In the course of dealing with the problem, Link plays a role in reuniting two from the past who spent much time together.

Life for Mipha, Link, Mila, and Midon had returned to normal for a month or so after Link completed the simulation challenges from Dr. Purah. Then a letter marked urgent from Urbosa arrived.

Dear Link,

We have a problem here and need your help. Our scouts have noticed some strange dark creatures in the desert. They only appear at night and are sensitive to light. So far, only a few of these creatures have been seen, and they have not attacked anyone, but they are a matter of concern. A historian here thought perhaps the Master Sword would be of use against them, and since you are the only one who can wield it, we are turning to you for help.

Please give my love to Mipha, though I know she will be unhappy with this request.

Urbosa

"It looks like Urbosa needs my help," said Link. He passed Mipha the letter.

"Another crisis in the desert where I can't help you?" said Mipha. "You know I'm not happy about this. But I understand you're still the keeper of the Master Sword, so I guess I will have to live with it. Promise me you'll be careful."

"You know I will," said Link. "I want nothing more than to return safely here. I had better start arranging for travel. It's a pretty long journey."

Using a combination of rafts and horseback, he was able to shave some time off his journey as compared with following the roads. His last raft trip brought him to Gerudo Canyon Pass. From there, he followed the trail as it curved beneath Koukot Plateau and turned south to Gerudo Canyon Stable. He spent the night there, and after a quick breakfast, headed into the desert toward Kara Kara Bazaar, about an hour away on foot. Urbosa was there expecting him.

"Sav'aaq," said Link. "It's good to see you again, Urbosa, but can you explain the trouble?"

"Sav'aaq," said Urbosa. "We don't know much, Link. As I wrote, our scouts have noticed these strange creatures in the desert at night in an area southwest of the Southern Oasis. They have not proven hostile to us. Attempting to communicate with them has proven fruitless. We have no idea where they are coming from or what they want."

"Is there anything of interest in the area southwest of the Southern Oasis?" said Link.

"Only some ancient ruins," said Urbosa. "There were Molduga there at one time, but we destroyed them."

"It sounds like I should investigate," said Link.

"And I will accompany you," said Urbosa. "I want you to safely return to Mipha and your family."

Link restocked some food and Hydromelons from the bazaar. Urbosa secured two Sand Seals for them.

"I suggest we head for the Southern Oasis," said Urbosa. "We can camp there, and it affords a good view of the surrounding area."

They hitched onto their Sand Seals and were soon heading south across the desert. The desert was scorching hot, but he was wearing his Desert Voe armor and was reasonably comfortable. Finally, they reached the oasis and climbed up onto it. Food and water were here as well as a cooking pot. And as Urbosa noted, the elevation provided a good view.

"Since these creatures only appear at night, I suggest we rest now and wake up in the evening," said Link. They lit a fire and cooked some food, then lay down to rest. He drifted off to sleep.