Live Your Own Story in Hyrule

Before the Revalis can latch on, however, Link mutters to Irina, "Hold on!" and he runs and leaps across the chasm!

He barely makes it, clutching the edge of the chasm, but then hops up with the barmaid on the other side. He stares at the birds flapping above where he was just standing, and then says to Mipha, "I will come for you now."

Irina gasps and holds onto the wolf! The jump may have taken a couple of seconds, but to her it felt much longer. She dismounts as soon as she gets to the other side, relieved. "Thank you!" Then she looks up to the Revalis. "And thank you both for offering a ride!" she grins.

Revali and Red blinked. He actually made it across. Huh. They both alight back on the ground and wait. "Alright, we'll just settle in over here and play support."

Mipha watched the jump that Link made and her heart sank. So incredibly reckless! Although, she's glad he made it over, but still! "You'll be coming for me?" She could say no, she could just up and say it right now. It'd be much easier to be flown over and minimize all the trouble. Besides, that's a long way down and a long enough way across. All she has to do is just say something.

But the words decided they'd get stuck in her throat instead.

Before Mipha can find her words, the wolf leaps again. This time, with less weight, and a better understanding of the physical parameters they are dealing with, he lands on the other side with no effort. "Princess, your transport has arrived."

He shoots a toothy smile to the Revalis, happy that they seem confident in his ability, then lowers himself and offering himself to the Zora royal.

Irina giggles when she hears Link's comment to the princess. She nods reassuringly to Mipha with a soft smile.

"Oh! Right. I'll just...settle myself down, then." Mipha was nervous, sure, but it was being outpaced by the number of shaboms bouncing around in her stomach. This fur was surprisingly soft and gentle, warm to the touch. She had to keep herself from kneading her hands into it and burying her face. Making some final adjustments to ensure she was properly seated, she nodded and huffed out a reassuring breath. "I'm ready!"

Maybe before she says she is ready, the wolf is off. This time, however, he runs the opposite direction and stops, then turns and bolts towards the chasm to pick up more speed. He jumps and overshoots the chasm, landing far on the other side and stumbles to the ground with the princess.

"Oh, great! They both made it across!" Red celebrated. "Now I don't have to worry nearly as much." He heaved a sigh of relief. "I do have to give him credit, that was a pretty bold move and to do it twice in a row? The triforce of courage must have picked the right one because wisdom and power certainly don't follow that logic." Blue shook his head, but he did have a smile on his face.

The two of them lift off and land on the other side with ease. "Time to get back up on our feet. Kakariko awaits!"

Mipha shriekd on the way across the chasm, mostly from being taken aback at how quickly Link started into his run. Better to just get on with it, she guessed! They did make it across and though the landing was a bit rough, it was a far better result than falling into the chasm.

She picked herself up and gave herself a bit of a dusting. "Thank you, but forgive me if I say I don't want to do that again," she smiled apologetically. "We both took a bit of a scrape there. How are you holding up?"

Wolf Link shakes the dust from his fur and says, “Forgive me, my princess. I am fine.” He looks closely at her and asks, “Are you okay?” A concerned whine escapes as he rationalizes that he very well may have hurt the royal.

Irina is glad to see that they are both fine… Maybe a bit dusty, but fine. She turns to follow the Revalis toward Kakariko and seems completely recovered.

Mipha looks at herself and nods. "Yes, I am fine. The fall only gave me a few scrapes, but that's what I have scales for. They took the brunt of it," she grins. "And I might hobble just a bit, but that's just to get past the initial bumps from the fall. This will pass in no time," she added a bit more sheepishly. "I am glad to hear you are well. I know getting used to that body may take a bit, so we'll need all the practice we can get now," she encouraged Link.

Wolf Link lowers himself again before the princess. "If you require assistance, your highness, you may also ride." His eyes look to Irina, "I can carry both if needed."

¨Thank you, but I believe I have recovered all my strength. I should be fine now," Irina smiles at Link's offer. "And thanks for carrying me earlier. I hope I did not wear you out too much," she adds, her smile growing.

"The princess might use some help, though. It looks like the fall scraped her quite a bit, so please focus on her." Irina adjusts her bag and weapons from the ride and jump, ready to continue.

Saria grins when she sees Fallon. "We did! Aio woke up and was a little scared, so I thought he would feel better if he saw you! We don't understand each other, but I am sure it is just a matter of time before we do." She giggles.

Ion flies in but stays behind Saria, looking around the main room curiously but staying there.

"I'm glad you both made it safely," Fallon smiled at them both. "I can get you two something to eat and drink after a trip here. We've got water, milk and juice. For food, I might just have you two look at a menu and see what you'd like." She gestures for both of them to follow her to a booth so they can get nice and comfortable.

She observes Ion, "Is there anything I can get for you, too?"

With a couple of menus in hand, she places them on the table for them to read. "I can stick around and offer help for translating the menu. While I'm at it, I should probably look into having some made for that purpose."

Aio sees Fallon and his eyes become bright. He takes her hand and squeezes it, elated. He looks to Saria, then to Fallon and says in his language. Unfortunately, only Fallon can understand. "Look! I am alive!" He shows her his hands and then grabs his face and touches his chest.

He looks around and says, "Fallon. I left something for you in the forest. I think you should go look for it when you can." He turns to Saria and says in a very broken Hylian, "Forest."

Ion flies behind Saria's back when he is addressed, but comes out after a moment. "Water, please," he replies in his high-pitched voice.
"Water for me too, please," Saria replies as well.

Saria watches Aio for a while, not understanding what he is saying. But he seems happy, and he says one word she understands! "Forest, right!" She giggles. "I will teach you if you teach me your language too! Can you tell him that, Fallon? Also, can you tell him the children in the forest are his friends, and we protect each other?"

Fallon could feel the warmth of life in his body from the squeeze she was given. "You are! Last I saw you, you were asleep! I have to admit, I didn't know what you'd remember when you woke up, but you've remembered my name and everything," she laughed, bringing a hand up to the corners of her eyes to clear them of tears. She didn't want to start crying too soon.

"You left something for me in the forest? I think you've already given me so much, I have the stone and the papers you left me with. There's more?"

She instinctively jotted down the orders for water without missing a beat in the conversation.

"Two waters, got it. And I'll relay your message shortly here," she looks from Saria to Aio.

"Saria says she will teach you her language if you teach her yours. She also wnts you to know that the children in the forest are your friends and that they protect one another."

The boy smiles broadly to Saria. He seems very excited about everything he is hearing and seeing. "I will teach her everything!"

He watches Fallon taking orders. "Do you have any milk?"

"He says he'll teach you everything," Fallon relayed his response to Saria.

"Milk, was it? Of course. You got it. I'll be back with those drinks." Fallon heads over to the kitchen to grab some water and milk for the trio. When she comes back, she sets the water and milk down before each of them. "I tried to bring the smallest glass we had for you, but I understand its still pretty big," she explained to Ion. "I'll take a look around and see if there's anything here I can bring that would be smaller to drink from. For now, water and milk is covered. Is there any food you desire to have?"

Saria grins at the translation. “How fun!” When the drinks come, she first thanks Fallon before thinking about what to eat. Then she just shrugs. “Please surprise us! But I only have a few rupees I found in the bushes. I hope that is enough!”

About Ion, Saria giggles. “I have thimbles for him at home. Anything small will work.”

She then starts pointing at everything and naming it for Aio. First at her glass. “Water.” Then at his glass. “Milk!” Then at the table. “Table.” Then at the fairy. “Ion!”

Knowing how quickly children learn and how smart Aio is, he will probably be speaking Hylian in no time!

Heeeeeere comes trouble. 83

Naomi comes tripping (almost literally) down the stairs and rounds the corner into the tavern, looking for something fun to interact with like Crispy or a fishy-man or Mommy's wallOOOOOO, OTHER KIDS!!! 8D And they have a glowy-ball too! Naomi trots up and rests her chin on the edge of the table. "Hi, I'm Naomi! Wanna play when you're done eating?"

The international language of children is play. Even though he didn't really understand the girl, he understood the offer. He drinks his glass of milk in a single action and wipes his mouth with his arm, then jumps up. "Play!" He repeats a word he just learned, and runs out of the Wolfos into the field. The feeling of the sun and cool air on his skin amplifies his excitement.

Saria giggles and nods to Naomi. "Let's go!" she drinks her water in one big gulp and follows after Aio, forgetting about the food, the adults, and everything else.

Ion jumps up. "But... but... Saria!" He follows after her, making sure he gets out the door before it closes.

"Tell you what, I'll think of a surprise and it'll be on the house." Fallon replies to Saria, jotting down 'surprise' and circling it. "Okay, that ought to take care of things and--" her head lowers to see her little one at the table. "Play? That is what you are offering after they have just arrived?" She smiles, giving way to the table so they can all take off. "Of course, they wouldn't say no to that offer."

She chuckles and clears the milk and water cups while she determines what would be good for them to eat. "Make sure you stay close by!!" She called out to them, ensuring her voice could be heard through and beyond the door.

"Okay, now what to feed to them... Perhaps some cuccoo tenders. I think that'll be good. Side of greenery and that ought to cover it."

That in mind, she quickly heads to the kitchen to drop off the glasses and put the order in. She then hustles towards the exit so she could watch them and wait for the order to finish.

"Okay Mommy!" Naomi says as she follows the other two, her brain immediately filing the instruction under 'Things that have been responded to and thus require no further thought'.

Out in the field, Naomi spreads her arms to the others. "So what should we play? How abouuuuuuuut" (points at Aio) "you're the heroic knight," (points at Saria) "you're the pretty princess," (points at self) "and I'M the ferocious dragon?" >:) Naomi raises her hands high like claws and stomps dramatically toward Saria. "IIIIII'M GOING TO EEEEAAAT YOOOOUUUUU!" >:O

Aio stares at Naomi blankly. He clearly didn't understand her. He wonders why this girl is threatening the other girl.

As he doesn't quite understand the rules of the game, he does the same and chases after Saria, holding his hands up like a dragon as well. He calls out "Raaawr!" and something unintelligible in his language.

Saria lets out a scream as both come after her and laughs, running. She looks at Aio and points at Naomi without stopping. "Attack HER, not me! We are the good guys! Dragon! Dragon! " She repeats, hoping to teach Aio a new word.

Saria follows Link through the structures. Despite being deeply connected to the forest, she has already lost her way. But they can solve that problem later. She runs behind the stone to hide with Link and watches the Wolfos family gaping widely. She looks at Link, amazed at the cute pups.

When the family has finished eating, they run off again into the forest. Link runs after them but is stopped because they happen upon a big stone structure. It's a temple deep in the forest, one that has been lost to time. It is almost not visible as it is overgrown by plants, but there is no mistaking that he mountain before them is man-made and not a natural structure.

Saria runs after the Wolfos family with Link. When they arrive at the temple, the kokiri's interest switches from the animals to the building. She runs to it, touching the wall and looking for the door curiously. "What is this place? Have you been here before?" she asks Link.

Link shakes his head. "I haven't. And from the looks of these vines, it doesn't look like anybody has been here for a while." He looks up at the stone walls and tries to peer into an opening. "Let's explore it!"

Saria grabs one of the vines to make a small climb to one of the openings. "Hellooooo!" She looks inside and hmms. "I am so curious to see what is in there..." She follows you, wondering if you fit into the opening.

Link barely fits but he squeezes in, pushing past vines and other plants. There is a sudden drop but plenty of vines to hold onto. He climbs down. Some light filters in from other windows and a hole in the roof. He reaches a large central room and calls out to you.

Saria almost falls as well, and not as gracefully as Link. She grabs onto the vines, almost getting trapped in them, but climbs down after Link and looks around. "This is place is so mysterious! I wonder how long it has been empty. We should be careful; there might be some skulltullas and deku babas around."