Live Your Own Story in Hyrule

Irina grins while she works on the stew. “Hey Fred, can you sing a pirate song?”

"You'll find that I am far more cultured than I appear to be. I have traveled across all of Hyrule. The sky is my domain the same way water is yours. You learn a thing or two from going to different places. I just made a habit of going where I don't belong and making rivals." Enemies. He definitely meant enemies.

"Imagine my surprise when I found out Zora used bows. I didn't think they'd have use for the things. So naturally, I challenged some archers and learned their styles along the way. I won the challenges, clearly, but I did determine that the shortbow is favored. Not much use for a long one when you're taking shots in rivers and lakes."

Mipha was, admittedly, fascinated with Revali's knowledge on bows. He didn't become as gifted as he is without putting the work in. "You are right. Your knowledge is remarkable," she complimented him. "We decided that short bows were more favorable for the place we occupied."

She retracted her hands to check on the status of his wound. It was getting a lot better. Needed a bit more work, but it was in a far better state now than earlier. "And, yes, Ruto certainly has a way with words," she agreed with Link. "Even when she was young. The court doesn't much favor her language, of course, but...she also takes full advantage of that by knowing no one will truly stop her."

Fred immediately begins singing, “What do you do with a drunken cucco? What do you do with a drunken cucco? Early in the morning…”

Irina laughs, although she also winces a bit when she does. Those in the healing room can probably hear Fred singing and Irina laughing—It's a bit of a contrast from the group talking about cultured topics like bows and royal language.

"Of course, I'm right! Was there truly any question? Also, your sister stands out as a great example of what happens when you don't concern yourself with the trivial thoughts of others." That's definitely something Revali could get behind. "If there's truly no one that will challenge you, then they don't reserve any right to control you. Unless they can also back up what they're going to do."

He glances in the direction of the galley now that all the joy is rolling around in the air and into the sick bay. "That fish must be incredibly good to have those two singing over it."

Link turns as well, grinning as he hears the sounds of mirth coming from the kitchen. He closes his eyes and inhales, then smiles with a pleased expression. “Whatever that is, it smells great.”

He turns back to Revali and Mipha, then tilts his head as he looks closer to the princess. “The three siblings are so different. It must have been an interesting house to grow up in.”

Fred begins taking things out of the kitchen and sets the table. He can be heard singing and also bickering with Lido who tries to steal some food.

Irina is still laughing from time to time at Fred's silly songs. She prepares a big pot of stew that she takes to the table, so that people can serve themselves directly from it. She sets a big spoon next to it.

Once the table is ready, she calls them. “Those who have already been healed, please come to eat!”

Link hears Irina and whines like a wolf. “Save something for me, will ya?!” He calls out to the other room.

It doesn't take long for Kayo and Tera to appear. Lido was already there and wasted no time to start eating.

Revali immediately starts rising up from the cot. "Well, would you look at that? First healed, first served." He grins and gives his side a good patting. "Good as new! I think you should leave him for last," he thumb points to Link, jokingly. "Or we might not have any food left to eat." He didn't leave any room for response as he headed out the sick bay and directly to the galley.

"The hero has arrived!" He flops down into a seat and settles himself in. "Wait a minute..." There's something missing. He jumps right back up and scrambles back to the room to grab Roxanne and head back to the galley to chow down.

Link watches Revali and Roxanne leave the healing bay with a look of sadness. He smirks and turns to Mipha, but offers, “If you are hungry, please go ahead. I am sure all of this magic is not easy on you despite your strength.”

Irina responds to Link from the other room. “No food for you until you are healed!”

She brings some bowls for Revali and Roxanne so that they can start eating.

"It was interesting. Despite our differences, we are very close," Mipha smiled at the thought. She'd like to get back to see her family at some point and catch up on the goings on of home.

She pats the cot gently and beckons Link to take it up. "I've hardly had a chance to use my magic up until this point. I'll be fine. However, in order for you to eat, you must receive healing. That and with the wounds you've sustained, it would be difficult to keep food down properly. On that note, Irina should be down here for much the same reason."

Grinning, she steps back from the cot to give him space to lay in it. That and to keep herself from eagerly patting the space any further.

Salvatore smiles, looking a bit embarrassed. "Haha, yeah. Her name is Oppi; I went on thousands of adventures with her when I was little. She was a gift from a distant aunt in Hytopia. I was a bit of a klutz and didn't have any friends, except for her."

"She got worn out over the years, but my mother always had the patience to mend it. Haha, you can still hear the rattle inside." Salvatore holds the toy close to Kanali’s ear so he can hear the faint tinkling sound, muffled by layer upon layer of fabric.

Kanali's beak smiles broadly when he hears the rattle. “It is an honor to meet you, Oppi. You must be very brave to have been on so many adventures. I am glad we were able to share this one.”

"And what a great adventure!"
Salvatore smiles as he packs everything into his bag. "And do you have a story to tell?"

Kanali scratches the back of his neck with his wing. He sits down next to Salvatore and shows his messenger bag. “To be honest, until recently, I hadn't ventured far from the Hebra valley in Hyrule. My uncle got me a job as a mail carrier and now I feel like I am exploring everywhere, including this fascinating place.” He looks around and up at the tree tops. “I never knew I would be a traveler but I quite enjoy seeing mew places and meeting interesting people.”

Salvatore smiles at Kanali. "Wow, you must have traveled a lot and seen wonderful places. I've never been to the Hebra Valley. What's it like?"

Kanali pulls out a map from his bag and opens it. He shows it to Salvatore and points to mountains. “It's very beautiful, but it can be difficult to get around. There are many hidden secrets all around.”

Salvatore looks at the map with interest and fascination, observing the places Kanali is pointing out. "Wow, I've never been this far from Hateno Village."

Then Salvatore looks around. "Before today ha ha" he laughs, resting a hand behind his neck.

Kanali chuckles at the last comment. “This is definitely not a part that is on my map. I have no clue where I am… but speaking of which, shouldn't we be getting back now? I think I can remember more or less how I got here.”

I arrive in the castle town square with no idea where I am.

Kanali is sitting with Salvatore and they are discussing their return to Hyrule. He looks up at the stranger, nervous at first, but then calm when he realizes he isn't one of the Gorman brothers that they had run into earlier. He waves with his wing to the stranger, "Hello there."

Exhausted, Salvatore was dozing off when he snapped back to alertness upon hearing Kanali’s ringing voice: "Huh? Eh?" He turned toward Eugene, fearing it might be one of the Gorman brothers and jumping to his feet, but he quickly calmed down and sat back down.

Kanali eyes the stranger uneasily. He stands up and says to Salvatore, “Perhaps we should go now before we get into further trouble.” He offers his wing to his companion. “To Hyrule?”

"You're absolutely right,"
Says Salvatore, getting back up.
"We've rested enough, and the Gorman Brothers might still be looking for us."
Before setting off, he looks at Clock Town and adjusts the bag on his back.

I slowly wander the desert and I See a Male Gerudo standing next to a Mighty black stallion before I pass out.

*The King of Evil watches a feeble and foolish man collapse in the desert heat. He snorts in amusement and looks away.*

"It's not even that hot. Pathetic."

*Ganondorf's stallion chuffs and meanders over to the downed man and snuffles around his clothes. Seems the smell of treats is lingering. The Gerudo approves of his horse robbing a man.*

I slowly regain consciousness and wake up.

"What happened to me"? I say in a groggy tone.

The Gerudo King gives the poor unfortunate soul a once over.*

"Looks like you wandered where you don't belong, _fool_. Paid the price all must pay when they do not respect the sands,"

*A ball of energy forms over the hand Ganondorf raised while talking, pulsing orange.*

"And now, you're about to pay the price for not respecting her King," *Ganondorf cackles.*

"Sir please don't" I begin begging for my life.

"You rule these lands sir?"