Time Linked Together

Untitled Part 17

Link finished unpacking his belongings and looked around the Divine Beast of Death Mountain, Vah Rudania. They had spent most of the day trying to sneak their things into the Divine Beast without being detected. Yonobo ensured everything was in perfect order and all features inside were functioning correctly before they entered Death Mountain. The atmosphere was tense, and everyone felt anxious about what lay ahead.

As they were about to set off, Yonobo voiced his concerns. "Are you sure everything's okay?" he asked, looking worried. "What if we can't go any deeper than a couple of meters, or what if the entrance is blocked?"

Link smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry," he said. I previously checked everything using the Purah pad and the Divine Beast's movement history. If everything is the same and nothing has changed, then we should be able to descend to the depths of the Lava without any issues."

Yonobo hesitated before bringing up the issue that was on his mind. "I also wanted to ask about what happened with..." he began uncertainly.

Link could sense his unease and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it," he reassured him before walking to the control panel. "Sidon and I are working through it."

Yonobo needed more convincing. He knew that Sidon had been upset with himself after snapping at Link, and he couldn't help but wonder whether they were okay. He thought about the dynamic within their group of five. He and Riju had always been close, drawn together by their shared even-temperedness and calm demeanors. On the other hand, Link, Sidon, and Tunin were much closer to each other, bonded by their daring and bravery. Yonobo couldn't help but feel like an outsider sometimes, especially considering the three of them tended to be more reckless in their actions and words.

Yonobo trusted Link's words despite his doubts and let the matter drop.

Yonobo appeared hesitant as he approached Link near the control panel. "There is something I wanted to talk to you about," he said, his voice low and unsure. "But it can wait if that's okay."

Link looked up at him, concerned. "What is it?" he asked, sensing his friend's apprehension. "Are you feeling nervous about the mission? Don't worry, we've done this before. We defeated the Gohma and the Fireblight, remember? We've got this."

Yonobo shook his head. "It's not about that," he said, eyes darting nervously. "It's about what Sidon said."

Link's brow furrowed in confusion. "What did Sidon say?" he asked, trying to keep his tone neutral.

Yonobo hesitated, then spoke in a low voice. "He said that...well, he said some things that made me feel uncomfortable about your fight with him."

Link sighed, his frustration palpable. "Can we just talk about this later?" he said, returning his attention to the control panel. "He's honestly being overbearing, and I don't want his words to distract us from the mission."

Yonobo stood quietly, watching as Link completed the task at hand. With urgency, the Divine Beast began closing all available openings, plunging the room into complete darkness. The only thing visible was a control panel with an outward camera, allowing them to see their surroundings.

Rodonia made her way up Death Mountain, and the duo remained silent. They knew that the Gorons would be worried and attempt to investigate, but it was too late. The Divine Beast had sealed itself off, and no one, not even Daruk, could enter.

As they continued their descent, they were surrounded by Lava. Link, who was used to such conditions, barely broke a sweat. The Divine Beast navigated through the narrow volcano entrance, seeking more space to move around. It took the machine about an hour or two to find enough room to maneuver.