Reflection in the Water - A Breath of the Wild Fanfiction

Chapter 14

   Kagami and Sidon were riding down the path on Kaze, looking around the village with their eyes. The village gave Kagami a sense of familiarity as it somewhat resembled her village. Plum blossom trees were planted at every corner, the sound of chickens clucking filled the air.

Halting Kaze to a stop, Kagami and Sidon got off of the horse, stopping in front of a gate that led up to an important looking building. As Kagami and Sidon were about to pass the gate, the two guards blocked their way. "State your purpose, travelers."

"I'm Kagami from Uratori Village. I'm here to see the village leader."

The guards looked at one another. "Uratori Village? We were informed that there were no survivors." They looked at her suspiciously.

"I understand your concern, but it's the truth. I'm the only survivor from Uratori Village, and I found my way to Zora's Domain. This gentleman you see is the Zora prince. He appears this way, because of the Yiga Clan. I wish to speak to your village leader about it."

"Your story sounds made up! Go away before we kick you two out of the village for fraud!"

Sidon put a hand on her shoulder, taking a step forward. "Gentlemen, please. She speaks the truth."

As Kagami was beginning to feel hopeless, she saw a woman around her age, perhaps a little bit older, rushing down the stairs. "I heard everything! You're from Uratori Village, and he's the Zora prince?!" Kagami couldn't even answer before the girl grabbed her hands, staring her right in the face. The girl's jaw dropped in surprise. "Oh my... You look exactly like her!"

Kagami blinked in confusion. "Who do I look like?"

"Empress Shizuka from Uratori Village! Also known as Lady Luck! You're the splitting image of her! I believe your story!"

One of the guards just made a noise out of disbelief. "Paya, you can't just believe an outsider because of that reason! They might be dangerous!"

"Do they seem dangerous to you?" The guards couldn't talk back more at that point, and moved themselves away from the gate. "You two may follow me inside." Kagami and Sidon looked at one another, following Paya inside of the temple.

Going up the stairs, the two wide doors opened with ease. Paya escorted the two inside, both facing this elderly woman who was sitting still. The elderly woman had her head down, wearing a conical straw hat.

The elderly woman raised her head, revealing herself to be Impa. "Welcome." Sidon and Kagami slightly bowed, giving her a smile. "I have already heard what you came here for. You are from Uratori Village, and this young man is the Zora Prince." The two were taken back that she already knew everything.

Being silent for a while, the prince spoke up. "I am Prince Sidon. I appear this way, because a Yiga Clan member has turned me into a Hylian. Kagami was willing to help change me back, and our best chance was coming here."

"You were wise to come here. There is a fairy fountain not too far from here. The fairy that guards the fountain will gladly help you turn back into your original form."

Sidon sighed in relief that they were able to help him. "Thank you very much, my lady."

Impa then turned to Kagami. "You remind me of a man who had traveled here many years ago. I remember his name was Takashi."

Kagami grunted at the sound of her father's name. "My father had mentioned that he had traveled here in his past."

Paya observed Kagami a little more. "You're right that she does look like that man, but doesn't she look more like the empress?"