The Legend of Zelda: Goddess of Secrecy

Overworld Chapter 43 - The Calmed Ocean

...and onto the ship that waited on the other side. Endeavor looked up at them as they reappeared, then noticed Lynard's absences after a few seconds when the portal vanished. "Where is your grandfather?"

"He's staying behind to help Sayyida until she recovers," Link answered.

The Drex nodded. "Very well." They turned back to Omar as the burly man finally started coming to.

Rubbing his head, Omar asked, "What happened?"

"You charged into that field, and nearly got yourself killed," Endeavor replied flatly.

"Is Sayyida safe?" Omar inquired, shooting a brief glare at Endeavor for the tone.

Link stated, "Yes, she's safe."

"And she requested that you had our possessions returned to us," Zelda added. "We have more temples to go see to."

There was a moan of dissatisfaction around the ship. There were something that could be expected for pirates, giving up booty was a little too far for them. The relics would be useful too, it was hard treasure to give up. Though Zelda's next comment led to a bigger wave of discontent. "And Omar, she said to hoist the Hylian crest. You're to join the privateers of the Hylian Navy."

Omar turned to the Princess, surprisingly ready to accept this. "Very well then." He extended Zelda's sword out to her. "Then I suggest stayin' alive. I have a guess as to what her agreement be."

Endeavor answered, "We ensure the Princess's safety. She will be returning to Castle Town after we dock."

"I'm what!" Zelda exclaimed.

"Yes, returning to Castle Town," Endeavor replied. "You need to work out the details of this pact with your father. Not to mention, the only insurance we have that this deal will be honored is that you are alive. Risking that condition so shortly after the agreement has been made would be uncomfortable for this end of the bargain."

Omar said, "Ye sound like a regular politician."

"I am," Endeavor said, their role suddenly reminder to Link. "I may be trained in combat, but I remain the Royal Ambassador for Queen Justice."

As Zelda huffed about her lot, the pirates returned the rest of their weapons. Zelda demanded, "Why is it that you think you can command me?"

"Because I am more experienced in war, Princess," Endeavor replied, only a hair above sounding like they were lecturing a child. "And I would not see the next crown into where we are heading under current circumstances. As unhappy as these people were to see you, the people we plan to visit will be even less so."

"And why's that?" Zelda demanded.

Endeavor answered, "Because your father ignores their plight in order to guard his own fort. The Gerudo people stood to see you last in the company of Link and I, with the newly found Master Sword. But that mystified moment is passed. The danger is more real, and bringing you there would cause more trouble than it would good. As stubborn as Sayyida is, negotiating with the Gerudo over your passage would pale in comparison. There is no good to be found in bringing you with us at this moment."

Zelda crossed her arms, still discontent with the answers she was getting. Endeavor went on, "We will be picking someone from your Royal Guard though, if that is any comfort to you."

Link had a good idea who Endeavor was talking about, but he still asked, "Who's that?"

"Daniel Lanter," Endeavor answered.