Glossary for this chapter:
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P.O.V: Point of View
Y/ N: Your Name

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So many books in the history of Hyrule and there was only one that compiled brief summaries of the most prominent Sheikah warriors throughout their eras, sometimes excerpts from diaries by unknown warriors, one would say it was an injustice, but for those who were born with nothing ... It was an honor.

Revali had read that compilation, looking for something to at least get an idea of ​​who Sleeper had been.

There were only short fragments, about how she/he/they used to live, about his/her/their technique with the kodachi that seeemed like an eagle hunting its prey, there was nothing important, it was like a short story to put children to sleep.

"This is someone who only had some five minutes of fame, not even Sleeper's strategies seem very well planned, yet they named him/her/them a Captain when he/she/they was still a kid, what a desperate act" Revali thought after reading those fragments of different diaries in the book that he had obtained from a merchant from central Hyrule while touring the kingdom.

When the royal advisor sent a letter advising that Sleeper was probably alive according to reports from the zora princess, the rito went into a full rage, feeling that destiny had mocked into his face; Driven by anger he undertook a search by himself, he wanted to kill the Yiga who humiliated him, he wanted to check if Sleeper was still alive and then claim the hurt of that enormous stab at his pride.

He associated Y/n with humiliation, if he took care of that "bug", that problem, maybe there would be peace at last, he "lowered himself", writing to the young advisor, pretending to serve the royal family on the searching task along with other volunteers. Th letter was well received, even King Rhoam would be attentive of his abilities, that gave a pleasant surprise to the young general who didn't avoid puffing up his chest full of pride when reading that. Why he would need friends if he could be at the top? Perhaps he could be the first rito to be named a royal guard.

The advantage of having wings is that he could move almost as fast as gossip and rumors; First he went to Lanayru looking for clues, but he didn't dare to enter the domain, so much humidity was not good for his feathers.

A zora guard at the entrance told him about that someone from the Yiga clan defended the young prince Sidon but escaped along with two other members; From a goron merchant he heard that "the Powerful Daruk" had been with someone who possessed the same physical descriptions as Sleeper and had bought many minerals from him to forge weapons, but that person disappeared from Goron City a few weeks ago, almost a month, he/she/they just vanished, there was no other track of that Sheikah.

After that, the roads were getting plagued with aggressive, strong monsters. Revali began to worry about his hometown. His people were going to be okay? Surrendered, the rito stopped at a ranch near the Faron region after having checked Lurelin Village; he hated humidity, his feathers were fluffy from the excess of water in the air, that establishment was made of wood and the leather of the local fauna. Why the place's wood wasn't rotted? How could they tolerate that climate?

Just when he entered the place, it started to rain -This day is already horrible by itself- whispered the rito with some impatience, he didn't like being in an uncomfortable place, there was nothing with which he could distract himself, he was alone with his thoughts until...

-Monsters! Near the bridge!- Exclaimed a traveler who came to the place horrified "Thank you!" The general thought to himself as unhooking his bow from the safe-lock on the back of his armor, he stepped outside and looked at the civilians on the establishment -Stay back, I'll take care of those things- he ordered the hylians who stood still. Electricity could be felt in the air.

Meanwhile, the young princess of Hyrule made her monthly pilgrimage to the Spring of courage not far from there, Zelda lamented that it was not the Spring of power, were she could feel the warmth near Eldin and mostly because most of the time she was accompanied by the gerudo's leader.

The Gerudos were a nomadic people who, against all odds, had survived and had even built a sustainable city in the middle of the desert. The population was made up only of women; Their current matriarch was the most kind and strongest protector of all warriors: Urbosa.

She was also a close friend of her mother, the late Queen of Hyrule, Zelda had not had a chance to see that woman in recent months, King Rhoam had assigned her a task that kept the matriarch busy.

They were walking through thick vegetation that covered most of the ancient ruins that indicated the proximity of the destination. The ground of in those stone ruins was wet and slippery but the princess was already used to the stormy weather of Faron, from a very young age she performed those ritual were she used to get so sick that now her immune system took the cold and water like an unnoticed breeze.

-We should wait for the rain to cease majesty- Impa commented, still quite shy about the treatment towards the princess who stopped and turned to see her -It's a strong storm indeed, it would be good for you to look for shelter, if it is necessary to set up a camp then do it- she was worried about the royal advisor and not her own ceremonial dress that was already stained with dirt and water.

Zelda wore a simple white dress and a beautiful thin gold-colored belt with the triforce that matched some golden bracelets that had that royal symbol in a kind of scene; the triforce emitting a bright light.

Surprised, Impa placed a hand on the back of her neck -B-But princess, you can get sick, we must protect you at all times- the Sheikah insisted -Impa, as a royal advisor you must always be in optimal health to be able to serve me or my father, so please, tell the soldiers to seek shelter from the rain, you too, lemon trees grow here, their flowers helps to prevent colds- the princess interrupted with a kind smile.

More like a teen, she was like an automaton doll that smiled sweetly and behaved delicately, it was as if she had come out of a classic tale were she took the place of the unreachable and perfect princess, but if someone took a close look everyone could see that it wasn't her; It was a tough shell that wore beautiful clothes, although her intense curiosity about ancient artifacts, her desire to help or serve others was a crack that gave a brief glimpse of who she really was.

Right now, Zelda looked so focused that seemed to need some time alone, without an escort -Understood, but please, be careful, we will be as close to you as possible, Your Majesty- Impa said as she returned with the group of soldiers who were following the princess. Zelda entered the ruins, reaching the entrance to the Spring of Courage.

The ruins of the Zonnai tribe, nobody knew what they were like or who they were, only that they protected the fountain in a kind of temple that got destroyed over the centuries, only the pillars remained and a platform full of mold surrounded by a water channel dominated by aquatic plants was their remains.

As she went further, everyone heard a kind of trumpet, a war one, an electric arrow fell near Zelda who stepped back as far as she could but slipped and fell on her back against the ground -Princess! - Impa exclaimed as she approached taking out a kodachi, a huge monster with chameleonic features wearing armor leapt to attack and interposed itself between her and the hylian.

-Lizalfos! Protect the princess! - ordered one of the soldiers, other of those creatures came out of their hiding place starting to shoot arrows in their direction; Then their leader, a monster, the largest with the features of a pig guarding the main entrance approached with a weapon made of wood and bone spikes embedded around it, it was a moblin.

Zelda did her best to pull herself back -S-Since when do they know the location of the Spring of courage? - she whispered in disbelief as the enemy raised its weapon "I can't die at the hands of the enemy, much less a moblin", she prepared to avoid it.

When she did, the princess dodged the blow, found a large rock that she took without hesitation and threw at the head of the moblin who angrily responded by hitting Zelda with its arm, the princess rolled along the floor, tried to get up, the monster was running towards her at high speed as it roared and raised its weapon again.

In the middle of the storm, a shadow jumped from one of the pillars and in a downward attack slaughtered the largest monster, their cloak seemed to split in two giving the shape of a pair of wings opening, the body of the moblin fell to the ground inert and its head rolled along the platform.

Zelda admired the hooded figure that was turning their attention to the enemy, the lizalfos let out a roar in unison and tried to make more aggressive attacks, suddenly, that presence turned now to see her, they was wearing a dirty mask with dark glasses in the part of the eyes, the protection of the nose ended in a beak of a species of bird, a hood covered their head and was part of the cape that had the shape of wings.

-I'm sorry for my next rude act, Your Majesty- the stranger leaned down and took the princess in his/her/their arms carefully -Who are you !? Release the princess! - Impa demanded - I will take her majesty to the Highland Stable to attend her wounds, I'll leave her there and continue on my way - he/she/they answered calmly, it was y/n.

-Let go of me right n- They disappeared, the royal advisor and the soldiers finished the fight after half an hour, puzzled and anguished, the soldiers looked at the royal advisor in the need to know their next step -What do we do Lady Impa? - Asked the hylian captain, she instead clenched her teeth feeling helpless -Trust that person's words, let's go to that place- she ordered.

Revali, who had tracked the monsters to that place and saw all what happened, took flight.

___ P.O.V Y/ N ___
Since I was separated from Merv and Sebit, sneaking around as transport was easier, I lived most of my life always in the shadows, fighting, so I was able to outwit the royal family for a long time and used that period to tour Hyrule, my heart broke for several times while exploring it, realizing that those new lands were not my Hyrule, I was definitely in a different place, not even the earth itself felt like home anymore.

But it was also so beautiful, the grass was so green, there were animals that I had never seen making their way in the meadows and forests. Every day was a new discovery, I even met the rito, feathered beings that had humanoid characteristics but still kept their bird-like features, they were not very direct with their feelings although their honesty and pride surprised me.

Many of them found the concept of my cape ridiculous, they believed it was an outdated costume, others liked it and asked where I had bought it from, I always ended up lying, saying that I was from a neighboring kingdom. My travel pace was "sleep or have dinner": Sleep 4 hours or eat, rest 2 hours and I couldn't sleep well, those nightmares were still there, more and more detailed and getting realistic by time.

That wasn't all, the soldiers had a slight notion about how my face looked, I could never master the art of copying people's appearance from the Yiga so I only used the hood and the mask.

With rupees that Sooga had put in one of Ordon's pouches I was able to buy books, many of them about basic Hylian history, so much happened that my time was hardly mentioned or was found on the last pages next to the first civil war ever recorded * (Time Era).

Not even the towers on which the scientists of my time worked so hard on their reconstruction were there, everything disappeared and I had to accept it. Know the new world. I felt great comfort to have the bracelets that Dad had given me as well as to wear Kitta's cape. During my exploration I went to the Lurelin village where I spent a week. I planned to stay longer as Ordon enjoyed playing near the shore until the gossip of someone looking for me made me go and enter into the ruins of Faron region in an attempt to hide my tracks.

I heard from the owners of a ranch in the region that the princess was going to be there, it was out of stupidity or curiosity that I stayed, wanting to meet a possible "great-great-whatever" granddaughter of that kind leader I met during the twilight era: Queen Zelda.

So, tracking and following them wasn't hard, but my arms couldn't stay crossed when I witnessed the ambush by that group of monsters and for my bad luck, I used Demise's amber that Sebit gave me to put the princess to safety, I swore that I would use it in case they cornered me but on impulse I clearly wasted the opportunity.

When the amber exploded my body lost all its strength, I placed the princess carefully on the grass while she kept ordering me to put her down.

I leaned, pretending it was part of a bow of apology but actually I couldn't even walk anymore, It was the first time using that object. I felt horrible dizziness and my eyes were closing -How dare you interrupt a royal pilgrimage! - She questioned, standing firm, her voice sounded aggressive, arrogant but I knew it was a mere act, I had seen how she kindly treated her advisor and the soldiers.

-I have apologized, Your Majesty- in exchange, even my voice sounded tired not only for having used the amber -I have brought you to the Highlands ranch ... The owners will be able to take care of thy wounds while that arfæst advisor comes here- I tried to stand up, falling on my knees again.

The real reason of why I actually brought her there it was because I was planning to stay in a warm bed for the first time after several weeks before all the mess happened, Ordon, who was in the stable, came out from it and approached me quickly, leaning his head on my shoulder, trying to serve as a support -I'm fine, calm down- I whispered while stroking his nose.

The princess's anger turned to concern, she approached, but was still cautious, she kept a prudent distance -¿What was that thing you used? - She asked -I'm afraid that I don't know exactly what it is or how it works, only that with that I could put you to safety and with that, I shall retire- I answered while I accumulated enough energy to lean on Ordon and be able to stand up.

My eyes fixed on her for a while, that brilliant figure in my dreams had the same silhouette as her, she had a beautiful face, her blonde hair looked like gold and her eyes shone as emerald reflecting the heaven's light; I shook my head, I had a terrible familiar feeling with her around, probably I was confusing her with someone.

-Would you give me ... at least your name? - the princess asked, she didn't seem to recognize me, or maybe because I still had my face well hidden, she had such a tender look, it contained all the warmth that her ancestor possessed -If that serves to calm your curiosity, I shall tell y-

Suddenly, a very strong whirlwind hit me and pushed me along the small plain near the ranch, I fell on the grass feeling its scratchy texture.

-Stay away from the princess!- I heard, it was a familiar voice, rough, raw, even its energy was known to me. Again my curiosity gave me enough strength to get up and face the newcomer, I wanted to know who or what it was.

(You have taken the opportunity to know this new Hyrule, you do not know why it is so different from your home, but your capacity for astonishment has silenced that doubt and concern for the moment, you have met and saved the princess but because you behave in a very enigmatic way you seem to be a threat for Zelda's servers, you have come across someone who gave you a feeling of familiarity that you have not had since you met the Link of this time)