Before the Wild

Experimenting With Ancient Technology

Link

72 hours ago, Link Ordon thought his new job would be eventful. As the Appointed Knight to Princess Zelda Nohansen Hyrule, it would require him to be on his toes at all times, leaving him not a moment to lost concentration or rest his eyes. He thought it would be a job that'll have him up early in the morning and late at night. He thought, like his father, freedom would come sparingly.

The last 72 hours for Link Ordon have been the complete opposite of what he expected. He had his freedom to do as he pleased, which he took with great gratitude. He got more sleep than he would have expected, which he was really grateful for. Most of all, he barely was around his "boss," for one. He remembers the first morning as clear as the Regencia River the pair is crossing now.

"Princess." Link knocked twice on the door to the Princess' chambers, getting quite aggravated for not being answered. He knows she's awake: once he came into her wing, he saw her maids leaving. She knew he was there as well, as he heard her curse much louder than she would've prefered. He sighed as he waited a few seconds before deciding to either knock again or, a special power as her personal knight, barge right in. He decided that she could be getting dressed. "Princess, this is the last time I knock. Answer the-"

"GO AWAY!" Link rolled his eyes. She knew he couldn't do that. Maybe that's why before he responded with that fact, she said three magic words. "You are dismissed."

She could do that. Link sighed and turned away, deciding to head outside to the courtyard. Maybe he'll get some time with the Master Sword today.

The following two days proceeded as such, but now that Zelda was in Hyrule Field, neither she nor Link had a choice. They would have to be together. At least Zelda warmed up to his presence. She went from "GO AWAY!" to "I call for you when you're needed" before this trip, now the girl riding Gaepora hummed in quiet serenity, Link riding Epona right behind her. They were an hour out from their destination, the Royal Labs, where Zelda was to meet Purah for some technology update. It was a quiet, peaceful ride on a quiet, peaceful day.

Until they crossed the Carok Bridge into a desolate, lifeless canyon, a stark contrast from Hyrule Field on the other side of the bridge. Link's natural instinct was to slow down Epona and watch for danger, but Zelda kept her pace. Now she was being foolish, and since Gaepora hasn't trusted her fully yet (and she didn't put much faith in the horse either) she could put herself in more danger should it appear. "Princess," the appointed knight said commandingly.

Zelda, stopping Gaepora, turned to Link with an equally as annoyed countenance. "What?"

"Slow yourself and be on the eye for danger. I don't like this place." The Princess rolled her eyes, then put a hand to her forehead. Link cut his eyes away. She was facepalming at him doing his job? Link so wanted to just drag her back to Hyrule Castle, lock her in her room, and...What would he do pass that? Probably get hung by the neck. Okay, new thought process. Shut her up, take lead, get them to the laboratory safely, then to Tabantha. Much better.

"No, there's no danger. Just because it is called the Breach of Demise doesn't mean we'll see the demon king show up here." Zelda lowered her hand, mocking Link with a smirk. "So on edge."

Link glared back at her. "How do you know?"

Zelda turned around, snapping Gaepora back to trotting. "I am trained in various areas of magic, including the Sheikah's shadow magic. If there were monsters around, I would sense the dark within them. If there were humans or natural animals, I would sense their light. Like I can feel Epona and you coming closer to me...and you're angry. Oh, there's now confusion...now you're feeling invaded, and wishing me to stop."