Breath of the Wild - One Shots

Mutual Feelings, Pt. 15 Finale

The castle walls shook violently as the ceilings slowly crumbled down into the halls. Passages were blocked with rubble as maids and knights looked desperately for the exits. You pushed through the frantic crowd, calling loudly for everyone to head in your direction. The air had turned red, the ash returned. People screamed as they separated from the many groups that scattered around the castle. Bursting through a window, you helped your group outside.

Guardians littered the area, all glowing a distinct red that had once been blue. Lasers shot from their eyes, blasting the castle and surrounding town. You watched in horror as everything you had known was diminished to nothing Flying guardians let down drones that attacked anything and everything they saw.

"What do we do?" One of the maids screamed, only to be hushed by another who quickly clasped her hand over her mouth.

"We need to get to the wall." You pointed to a line of knights that was leading a group behind the stone structures. The wall was the safest bet for escaping Castle Town.

"Look!" One of the kitchen staff held their hand over their agape mouth as everyone's eyes took to Medoh in the distance. Revali was up there. Your heart beat fast as you thought of him. You hadn't spoken to him since you installed the final update.

"Please, Hylia." You whispered, eyes glued to Medoh as it roared and fired countless shots at some invisible attacker. 2

In that moment, you were blinded by a flash of blue and white light. Medoh let out a final screech as it fell. Dust rose into the sky in a cloud from where the Beast fell. Red hot tears streamed from your eyes, cutting fine lines through the dirt that was layered on your face. You didn't care who saw you cry in that moment. You had hoped so badly that things would have turned out differently.

"The Champions!" Calls came from another group that was now running in all directions. "We're all going to die."

You wiped your face, gripping tightly to your necklace as you recollected yourself. "Come on!" You commanded, gaining the attention of your group. "The wall! Now!"

Maneuvering your way through the line of guardians was difficult, but doable. As long as you ran in unpredictable lines, you'd be fine. Time seemed to slow as you made a final bolt for the wall where a knight was yelling something incomprehensible. Your ears rang from the constant sounds of explosions and loud shrill voices. You stood aside as everyone rushed in, only entering once you were sure everyone was safe.

"We're leading groups to Hateno. You need to get yourselves out of here. Follow the knight in charge and do not stray from what you are told."

"Mannery?" You turned from the continual chaos outside to catch the eye of a familiar friend.

"[Name], you need to get out of here." He grabbed your shoulders firmly, giving you a small shake. "The Champions are all done for. The Beasts fell."

"Where's Zelda?"

"We have no idea." His voice shook as he continually scanned behind you. "We aren't sure where Link is either." You had never seen him in this state. He was always so calm and collected.

"So, we failed?" You wanted to cry. You wanted desperately to let all the emotions and feelings you had bottled up forever spill out from the gates. "What are we even supposed to do? The guardians will make it to Hateno eventually."

"We have to do what we can now and what we can do is get you all out of here." He shook you slightly. "You have to go with them."

"Where are Purah and Robbie?"

"[Name], you have to go." Mannery directed. "I'll see you there and we can talk then."

"No!" You shook yourself from his grasp. "I'm not leaving. I'm not going to live knowing the Calamity is still out there!" You backed away. "It's over, Mannery. Get everyone else out."