Time Linked Together

Last of The Six

It had been an entire month since the first sighting of the imposing Dragon, and peace had returned to the Kingdom. However, recent reports from various regions within the Kingdom have claimed to have witnessed the awe-inspiring Golden Dragon soaring through the skies once again, its beautiful Main blowing through the clouds as it disappeared into the horizon, only to reappear hundreds of miles away on the other side of the Kingdom. The Dragon's sudden and unexpected appearance has caused a brief stir of attention, particularly outside the Central Hyrule region.Nonetheless, Zelda remained focused on her studies, with Link ever-vigilant by her side. The Champions faced challenges despite the tranquility, especially with their Divine Beasts. Reports indicated that their Beasts were not following their commands as expected and would occasionally deactivate abruptly, adding further pressure to the already daunting tasks ahead.Zelda had been stuck in the castle for what felt like an eternity, unable to venture out and investigate the strange happenings that had the entire Kingdom abuzz. Her father, the King, checked on her daily, making it impossible for her to sneak out unnoticed. Frustrated and restless, Zelda decided to take matters into her own hands and requested that her father allow her to leave the palace for a few hours. After much convincing, he finally agreed to let her go, but only under strict conditions - she would be accompanied by an escort and extra guards.To her surprise, her father even permitted her to visit her dear friend Urbosa, the champion of the Gerudo desert. It took a lot of pleading and persuading, but eventually, Zelda was on her way to Urbosa's town for a two-day journey. As she traveled, she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with apprehension. What would she find when she arrived? Could she uncover the truth behind the mysterious events plaguing the Kingdom?Upon arrival, Zelda's senses were immediately heightened. Everyone in the town seemed uneasy, and a tense atmosphere hung. Ignoring her nerves, she sought out Urbosa and asked what was happening.Link and the rest of her guards were stationed outside of the Gerudo town, making sure that everything was safe, and they could also tell that the woman of the Gerudo was very unedged. Zelda had been searching for Urbosa for some time, and when she finally found her, she instantly asked her what was happening. "Urbosa is everything all right?" she asked politely. Her friend instantly turned around and smiled at her, but it looked strained."Yes, my little bird, everything is just fine, just minor issues that I have written to you about," Urbosa explained. Zelda couldn't help but feel concerned, wondering if there was something wrong with the Divine Beast or if it was something with the town. "If there's anything I can do to help, please allow me to," she offered, wanting to assist her friend in any way possible. Urbosa looked at her calmly and smiled softly. " it's just a Divine Beast keeps turning off. I have requested that one of the researchers take a look at it, but they don't see anything wrong with it, and they're telling me that it's manually being turned off. Usually this wouldn't be an issue for me, but as of late we have been having problems with the Yiga clan appearing in the desert, and I can't deal with the divine's Beast and malfunctions now.""That does seem rather odd... I have heard similar things happening with the other Divine beasts actually", "ed, getting Urbosa's attention. " I believe that there might be something going on just underneath our noses..." Urbosa said in deep thought," anyways I wanted to ask but I didn't get time to send the letter how are you after that incident in Hyrule Castle." "Oh, I'm fine. It's nothing to worry about, but it strikes me odd that a dragon made it so close to the castle. I heard rumors about the Yiga clan trying to revive Calamity Ganon by sabotaging the Divine beasts. I don't know how true they are, but it's worth investigating. We must keep the Divine beasts functioning correctly to stand a chance against Ganon. We can ask some local villagers if they have seen anything suspicious lately.Urbosa nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, that's a good idea. We can't afford to ignore any potential threats. I'll send some soldiers to investigate the Yiga clan's activities in the desert. Meanwhile, we should keep a close eye on the Divine beasts and make sure they're properly protected."The two of them continued to discuss their plans, determined to uncover the truth and protect their homeland from any danger that may arise. Despite their challenges, they remained resolute and focused, determined to do whatever it takes to keep Hyrule safe.As the two women talked, Link was still outside and making a round around the town's perimeter. The woman there kept an eye on him, ensuring he didn't get any ideas about sneaking into Gerudo town. But as he made his room, he couldn't help over here the conversation that two guards were having about the Divine Beast and the recent activity of the Yiga Clan. He quietly walked past them and overheard them speak about how the Divine Beast wasn't working well and how it kept turning off, and it seemed very suspicious, especially after the Yiga had been seen around the Divine Beast recently. He couldn't help but look at the Divine Beast, and something caught his attention quickly. But just as soon as it got his attention, it disappeared behind one of the legs of the Divine Beast. He looked back at the town for a quick second before looking back at the Divine Beast and nodding, knowing that the princess would be protected in the city.With a sense of purpose, he quickly and quietly made his way over to the Divine Beast. It was many miles off, so it took him a couple of minutes to get there, but when he did, he couldn't help but notice that something was off. The Divine Beast looked normal like it had not been touched since Urbosa had last been inside. It was sealed shut entirely and wouldn't be opened until the princess, Urbosa, or someone with a Sheikah slate. Link's heart raced as he realized he needed to discover what was happening with the Divine Beast and the Yiga Clan. He remembered the overheard conversation and knew that he needed to investigate. Walking around the Divine Beast, he noticed some unusual markings on the ground. They looked like footprints but were too small to be any of the Yiga Clans, mostly made out of men and women, not children like the footsteps indicated. Link's ears perked up as he heard faint footsteps from behind one of the legs of Vah Naboris. He immediately began scanning the surrounding area for any sign of life. Despite his best efforts, he found no one and no other tracks. His gaze then shifted upwards, and he felt compelled to investigate. As he walked around the imposing Divine Beast, he stumbled upon a sand seal lounging in the sand, its body partially submerged in the soft grains. Upon spotting Link, the seal vanished under the sand, but not before he noticed the giant pink bow adorning its head. The bow piqued his curiosity, and he suspected a Garudo was nearby, as only they could tame a wild sand seal.Link summoned the Divine Beast using his Sheikah Slate and mounted it with a swift movement. Once inside, he commanded the Beast to stand up and scan the area for any sign of life. His senses were heightened, and he could feel someone's eyes upon him, but he couldn't locate the source. He finally reached the control panel at the center of the room and began to input commands. Suddenly, he heard a rustling noise behind him and swiftly turned around, sword drawn. He saw no one but realized that he was not alone. If it were Urbosa or Zelda, the Divine Beast would have allowed them to enter.Link cautiously searched the immediate area for any signs of an intruder, suspecting it to be a member of the notorious Yiga clan. After finding no one, he returned to the control panel and resumed inputting commands, connecting his Sheikah Slate to the main controls. His focus was unbreakable, and he was determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious presence he sensed lurking within the Divine Beast.Without warning, he commanded the Divine Beast's inner workings to turn. The central part of the Divine Beast began to rotate, but he remained in the same position. Suddenly, he heard a gasp from behind him. It sounded like a young girl, causing him to run in the direction of the sound. He quickly ascended to the second floor of the Divine Beast and saw someone was there.He tried to follow the person, but their quick movements and the Divine Beast's rearrangement made it difficult for him to keep up. Eventually, he lost them after they squeezed through a small gap. Frustrated, he cursed under his breath and decided to explore another route. He returned to the first floor and searched every hidden package in the Divine Beast but couldn't find anyone. Suddenly, the Divine Beast let out a roar, causing him to jump back in surprise.He stood frozen in place, unsure of what to do next. The roar echoed throughout the Divine Beast. As he tried to calm himself down, he noticed something odd. The walls of the Divine Beast were starting to shift and change peculiarly as if they were alive. He couldn't believe what he saw and wondered if he was hallucinating. The walls closed in on themselves and sucked in anything outside except the control panel.But as the walls continued moving, he realized something was happening. He investigated the shifting borders, hoping to find a clue to what was happening. As he approached the wall near the head of the Divine Beast, it suddenly opened up, revealing a secret passage. He couldn't believe his luck and quickly made his way inside.The passage was dark and narrow, but he could see a faint light at the end. He continued to move forward. Finally, he reached the end of the passage and found himself in a large room. The room was filled with ancient artifacts and strange symbols. He couldn't believe what he saw and wondered what secrets this room held. Urbosa had never mentioned this room before, nor did Zelda mean he had just discovered the Divine Beast.As he explored the room, he noticed something strange. There was a strange energy emanating from the center of the room. He approached the point, curious to see what it was. From how it looked, he could tell that this was the power source of the Divine Beast. He continued to investigate it before Suddenly, something flew past his head and hit the energy source. He glanced at it before the energy exploded, sending him flying across the room. It was an arrow. He hit the wall hard, causing him to black out. When he woke up, he was back outside the Divine Beast, unsure what had happened.He wasn't sure what had transpired, and his ears were still ringing from the explosion. However, he could tell that barely any time had passed since he blacked out, at most a few minutes to an hour. He scanned his surroundings, hoping to spot someone or something familiar, but all he could see was a small cloud of sand forming as a Divine Beast moved away.He noted that the Gerudo warriors were approaching him from the desert, weapons at the ready, along with Urbosa, the champion of Vah Naboris. As he attempted to get up, he discovered he could not move due to the shock of being struck by the energy."What happened here? What did you do?" one of the Gerudo women inquired. Link shook his head before turning to Urbosa, who was awaiting his response.He quickly summarized what had happened, detailing what he had seen and why he approached the Divine Beast alone. He also mentioned the sand seal he had seen and the young girl he had heard inside the Divine Beast. Urbosa looked at her warriors before nodding her head. They understood immediately and began following the Divine Beast. Link gave her a puzzled look, wondering why she hadn't summoned the Divine Beast to her side."None of my commands are reaching Vah Naboris. We even attempted to use the Princess Sheikah Slate, but it still did not respond. It is being controlled automatically from within," she explained as she assisted him in walking back to the entrance of Gerudo town, where the rest of the Guard was waiting for him."Urbosa, what happened? Is everyone alright?" Zelda asked as she emerged from behind the wall at the entrance to Gerudo town."I'm afraid Vah Naboris has been taken over by an unknown force," Urbosa replied, her expression grave. "We are going to need Link's help to take it back."Zelda looked at Link, concern etched on her face. "Are you up for it?" she asked.Link nodded.With that, the group set out towards Vah Naboris, ready to face whatever challenges. As they journeyed through the desert, Link couldn't help but wonder who or what was behind the takeover of the Divine Beast. He knew that the fate of Hyrule rested on his shoulders, and he was determined to see it through to the end.-----Mipha had been having a rough week. Her younger brother had disappeared again, and despite her best efforts, she couldn't find any trace of him. She had talked to him numerous times about his disappearances, but he would always cry and disappear again the next day, leaving her feeling helpless and worried about his safety.To make matters worse, her father was growing increasingly irritated with her brother's behavior and had even gone so far as to restrict his movements to keep him safe. But it seemed like nothing could stop her brother from disappearing whenever he wished.Amidst all of this chaos, the recent monster activity in the area was causing everyone to be on high alert. They knew her brother was upset and was concerned that he might endanger himself by wandering off alone.And as if all of this wasn't enough, the Divine Beast Vah Ruta was also acting up. Sometimes, it would stop taking commands from Mipha and move to different locations, putting everyone in danger. It was a stressful time for everyone involved.Despite these challenges, Mipha remained determined to find her brother and bring him home safely. She spent every waking moment searching for him, using every resource to track him down.After a long, exhausting search, Mipha finally found her brother and brought him back home. The relief was palpable, and Mipha was overjoyed to have him back where he belonged. However, upon his return, her brother was met with a harsh lecture from Mipha, his father, and his tutors. He cried and covered his ears, not wanting to listen, and tried to run away again. The guards stopped him for his safety, and he cried himself to sleep that night.Mipha tucked her brother in before returning to her father's throne room, where she received yet another lecture. Her father insisted that she keep a closer eye on her brother's studies and swimming lessons to prevent him from leaving again. He reminded her it was too dangerous, as her brother had already spent time outside without informing anyone.Despite their best efforts, her brother disappeared again within a week. They waited anxiously for a couple of hours, then two more days before finally venturing to search for him. The Zora were surprised to see Divine Beast Ruta walking; some were almost trampled by its massive feet. Mipha desperately wanted to search for her brother, but she knew that the safety of the domain was more critical.Without hesitation, she headed to the Divine Beast, hoping to command it and use it to find her brother. However, Ruta refused to obey her commands and began to climb up the mountain path to Ploymus Mountain. Mipha was left with no choice but to follow, hoping against hope that she would find her beloved brother safe and sound. After a few steps up the mountain, the Divine Beast stopped and listened to Mipha's commands. She was amazed at how quickly it had obeyed her and felt a surge of pride in her heart. However, she knew it was too risky to leave it there for too long, as it could fall back and cause chaos. So, she quickly devised a plan and guided Ruta to the top of the mountain. It was a difficult journey, but Mipha was determined to make it work. Once they reached the summit, she took a deep breath and began to think of a way to safely bring the Divine Beast back down without causing any harm or damage. It was a challenging task, but Mipha was up for the challenge. She carefully led Ruta down the mountain, step by step, until they finally reached the bottom in one piece. Mipha felt a sense of relief and joy wash over her as she looked back at the Divine Beast, proud of what she had accomplished.Coordinating with Ruta, the Zora builders, and the knights took nearly a week. It felt like a long time, mainly because her brother was nowhere to be found during that period. Although she briefly considered the possibility of him being responsible for Vah Ruta's rampage, she quickly dismissed the thought as he was too small to reach the controls. Moreover, all Zora were accounted for during the ordeal, which ruled them out as suspects. Despite this, she remained determined to discover who was behind the chaos and restore peace to the land. She even ventured into the Divine Beast to investigate the possibility of a mischievous Hyrulian but found no evidence of their involvement. Her quest for truth and justice was relentless, and she would not rest until she resolved the matter and found out where her brother went during that time. Currently, as she searches for her brother, her only option is to send a letter to the princess to explain the circumstances.----Under Darkness, a mysterious figure stood atop a hill overlooking the Royal Ancient Lab, shrouded in secrecy. Concealed behind a cluster of trees, the figure keenly observed as Royal Knights and scientists bustled around the Guardians, performing various tests and experiments. One of the Guardians, in particular, seemed to be following the scientist's commands without question, a sight that left the figure feeling a deep sense of resentment towards the obedient being.Undeterred, the figure managed to sneak into the ancient lab area through a small opening, utilizing its stealth and agility to scale buildings and avoid being detected by the guards and scientists. After a series of precarious maneuvers, the figure perched atop a chimney, where they overheard a conversation between the lead scientist, Purah, and Robbie, another scientist.Purah commented with a cheerful tone, "This is the last Guardian for today," as she meticulously inspected the lab, noting any potential improvements."Finally, I'm so tired. I just want to go to bed," Robbie replied wearily as he walked away from the Guardian he had been working on. "We've managed to get 15 of these to work for us, though. When the calamity strikes, we'll have a formidable army at our disposal.""That's for sure. Our research won't go to waste with these bad boys," Purah said as she patted one of the Guardians beside her. "I hope the princess visits soon so I can update her on my progress.""We made it, Purah. WE!" Robbie exclaimed jubilantly, his excitement palpable as they gathered their belongings to leave for the day. After meticulously turning off all the equipment, they exited the building, unaware of the figure hiding in the shadows.The figure in the chimney waited patiently for a few moments before dropping into the fireplace and cautiously making their way out, ensuring nobody suspected their presence.In the room's calm atmosphere, the only discernible sounds were those of the Guardian's mechanical components whirring quietly in the background. A shadowy figure moved stealthily about, sifting through papers with a keen and practiced eye. Every selection was made carefully and stowed away with equal diligence in pockets and a bag. The figure remained vigilant, keeping a sharp lookout for any signs of danger or unusual occurrences.Suddenly, the figure was drawn to a loose stone hidden in a dark corner. Upon closer inspection, it revealed a secret entrance to a hidden basement. Without hesitation, the figure slipped through the opening and scanned various papers and documents. With each passing second, the figure grew more focused and determined, carefully adding any valuable information to their bag.Having accomplished their mission, the figure quietly crept back upstairs, their senses alert to any possible danger. As they surveyed the room, they couldn't help but notice the Guardians standing motionless and silent. Despite the apparent lack of threat, the figure drew their sword and swiftly destroyed each one. Though they knew their actions might attract unwanted attention, the figure acted decisively and without hesitation, leaving no trace of their presence behind.From outside, he could hear someone asking if anyone was in there and trying to open the door, but before they could, the mysterious figure locked the door with a chair leaning over the door handle. The person continued to destroy the Guardians until nothing was left, and with that, he took out a bomb arrow and aimed it at the basement entrance.He could hear the commotion from outside of people trying to open the door or look through the window, but he knew that they couldn't see him fully because of the cloak that he had on. From where he was standing, he could easily make out the people outside and found that the scientist had come back, and we were trying to open the door and look into the window to see what was going on. They looked heartbroken as they watched him set a bomb Arrow ready. They were screaming at him to stop and asking him what he was doing, but he ignored them as he let the arrow go, and it exploded in the basement, setting everything inside on fire. The man quickly smashed one of the less crowded windows and bolted out of there. The guards instantly started to chase him, but the man blew a whistle, and a Pitch Black stallion came running from the Darkness, rearing its head.The mysterious person quickly mounted their horse and headed northwest towards the Marietta EXchange. They followed after him for a quick moment before they lost a side of him in the Darkness. The last they saw of this figure, he was heading down the path towards the Tabantha Tundra, where the snow overtook them, and they could no longer see ahead of themselves.The scientists were left heartbroken as they watched their main headquarters get burned to the ground with all their hard work burning inside. This hidden figure had destroyed their most advanced worth, and they were beyond grieving.