Breath of Life | LoZBoTW

Daruk & Mipha's Song

They got a good nights sleep, preparing the night before so they'd be ready to leave early in the morning. They were going to set out for Death Mountain first instead, seeing as it was closest to the castle. It would take them a lot less time to get there. Then, they would hit Zora's Domain, Gerudo Town, and lastly, Rito Village.

"I wish you two luck on your journeys. This is a challenging quest, though I have no doubts you two will conquer it easily. Please, just return to me." Zelda pulled both of them into her arms. They, of course, hugged her back. The headed out with their horses, but abandoned them in a stable before it got too hot for them. Emery was excited to be heading back to this place for the first time in a while after everything they've done. She was curious as to how they would all treat them or greet them. Like she expected, they were all excited and yelled to everyone that they were there. Everyone stopped whatever they were doing and came out to see them. Gorons were the most odd people she would ever meet, but they were all so goofy. She loved them, she loved all the people of Hyrule. Except the Yiga. She could do without them.

"Emery, Link! What brings you guys here?" Yunobo ran up to them excitedly, shaking the ground beneath him. He was wearing the sash he was awarded with. She didn't know how it didn't immediately set aflame in these temperatures. Thankfully, they had their potions and protective armor.

"We're here on official business, chosen hero stuff." Emery shrugged. Link looked over to her, noticing she was talking about it the way he did before. So normally, without noticing how others might take it. While she meant it genuinely, Yunobo could've taken it rudely. Of course he didn't since he was just Yunobo, but still. He didn't think anything about it being rude, he just thought it was incredible to see how much she'd grown.

"Oh, awesome!" He clapped his big hands together. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

"There is. Can you take us here?" Link pointed to the map on the Sheikah Slate. Yunobo examined it before nodding. He led them down over a hill and across some lava. There, they found the structure. Kass was singing with his accordion. They asked to listen to Champion Daruk's song. It was beautiful, but full of riddles. The structure had images they had to find on the map and go to, to do the trials of riddle. They weren't too hard to figure out once you saw what you were faced with. After they solved all the riddles and completed the shrines, they took the spirit orbs and returned to the Divine Beast, Rudania. There, they were sent within the figment of a memory and ordered to fight off Fireblight Ganon with only Daruk's resources. They succeeded in the end, but it was a challenging battle. They knew the form of Ganon's battle patterns from before, though, so they were able to complete the task more effectively. After that, they spoke to Kass afterwards, who was right next to them when they came back.

"Ah, so we've been taken to the same place, but on different pretenses? Hearing anecdotes about Champion Daruk has truly invigorated me, inspiring me to make my own song in dedication to him separate from my teacher's unfinished song. Would you like to hear?" They listened to his song, which told them about the story of when Zelda originally came to ask Daruk for his help. He fought off a horde of monsters incredibly, but was terrified of a little dog. It made Emery laugh, then Link too. Then, Daruk spoke to them.

"Hey, I knew you guys could do it! I'm happy for you two, by the way! Glad to finally see my best bud joyful. Tell the princess- Queen I said hi!" He said. They chuckled again, and then went on their way to Zora's Domain. It took them the other half of the day to get there, to which everyone started greeting them once they'd made it up the path. Sidon rushed down the steps from where his father resided, flashing them that huge, pointed-tooth smile.

"Lady Emery! It's been so long! Though, I understand. You're a Champion now, an appointed knight, I'm sure you're busy." He gave her a polite smile. She nodded.