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Zelda was busy analyzing the sheikah slate on her desk as she finally sighed and immediately felt frustrated. She took a few steps back and huffed slightly, taking a few moments to breathe slowly as to not grab something and throw it at a wall because she was at her limit.
Her study walls were covered in post it notes, most likely due to her note taking regarding the Divine Beasts and Guardians. She had been up the night before going over her notes to see if she missed anything.
Zelda tapped her foot as her eyes glazed over each and every post it note before her eyes caught sight of a decent sized mirror near her desk, revealing her reflection. Clear, bloodshot red eyes peered back at her, a clear indicator that she hardly slept. The Princess sighed as a yawn escaped her mouth and she lifted a hand to cover her mouth.
Her eyes blinked for a moment before returning her gaze to the object of her frustrations. Link had previously discovered, though on accident, that the slate was able to teleport and she was determined to figure out how to get it to work.
The Sheikah Slate lay dormant on the desk, not moving from its position when Zelda had first placed it down. Zelda crossed her arms for a moment, "There's got to be a way to unlock the travel feature..."
If her memory served correctly, the way how Link had managed to teleport himself over a flowing river was beyond her comprehension, but... If they were to somehow recreate a similar scenario where one of them would end up exactly like Link and somehow use the teleport feature then maybe it might work, though it is only a theory.
Zelda whacked her brain for any other ideas that doesn't involve anyone being dropped into a river or anything similar but only came up blank. She didn't want anyone else to end up like Link but if her theory was correct...
In order to prove her theory, she was going to need help. With newfound determination, Zelda grabbed the slate from her desk and quickly booked for the door.
Mipha and Link were walking side by side, their arms full with books when they ran into Urbosa and Revali, literally. Mipha stumbled as two books fell from her arms and onto the floor. Link tried to regain his balance as to not drop any books and just when his foot slipped, wings wrapped around the shaky stack of books.
Link looked up into forest green eyes that he had come to love, as well as the dark blue feathered bird who owned those eyes. Revali's eyes twinkled with amusement as he smirked, "Need some help?"
Link huffed as Urbosa bent down to pick up the forgotten books that dropped from Mipha's stack and grabbed her arm to steady the Zora. "Careful Mipha, you stumble anymore and that whole stack of books will fall."
The Zora smiled, "Why thank you Urbosa. I wasn't expecting to run into you guys this soon." She glanced at the clock, then back at the two other champions, "By the way... Where's Daruk?"
Urbosa sighed as she shifted the books in her arms, "He disappeared soon after we went into the kitchen, presumably to dine on food when its only mere hours before sunset."
Mipha blinked for a moment before she sweat dropped, "Well that's certainly like Daruk to head straight for the kitchen."
Link shook his head softly and started walking again, the other three stepping into line. Urbosa blinked, "That reminds me... Where are you two headed? Surely I would've expected Zelda to be with you two."
Link and Mipha looked at each other for a moment before Link shifted his stack of books in his arms, "She went up to her study to figure out if she's able to unlock the Sheikah Slate. She's been in there for about an hour or so, so me and Link decided to do some research of our own and we've been in the library until about ten minutes ago."
Revali hummed as he fell into step with Link, looking at him out of the corner of his eye as a small smile slipped onto his beak for a moment before it disappeared. They were halfway down the hall before they came to a stop.
Suddenly the four of them hear frantic footsteps, as if someone is running and they all turn around to see Zelda running towards them.
"Guys! I think I found a way to unlock the slate!" She came to a stop just mere inches away from them, trying to catch her breath.
Mipha who handed her books over to Urbosa and making sure the Gerudo had a hold of the giant stack before arriving at Zelda's side, placing a gentle hand on Zelda's back as the princess evened her breath.
"What were you saying about the Sheikah Slate Zelda?" Mipha asked with her quiet voice once the Hylian princess got her breathing to even enough so she could speak.
"I have a theory as to figure out how to unlock the slate but it requires us to recreate a scenario like with what happened to Link." The four champions had unreadable expressions on their faces, but the first to react was Revali.
"So in order to figure out how the slate works... We have to create a dangerous scenario to have one of us go who knows how far just to see if it works?"
Zelda nodded, "That's pretty much the idea. Believe me, I've wracked my brain to see if I could come up with other methods but the only logical one I could come up with is this one."
Revali crossed his wings as he thought for a moment. Urbosa and Mipha looked at each other and shrugged before they began talking with Zelda about her theory with the Sheikah Slate. Link shifted the book stack again and thought for a moment before he headed back to the direction of the library.
Link had finished putting the last book away when he heard a this and turned around to see Revali leaning against the door frame with a frown.
"Zelda says we might be able to unlock the slate if we were to... Recreate the scenario that happened in the wake of its mysterious incident and.... She wants you to be the one to do it."
Link had stared at the Rito for a moment, noticing with his silent gaze how tense the other was. Revali had his wings crossed and his feathers were slightly bristled up, a clear indication of his inner frustration.
Clearly, he is not to thrilled about Zelda's theory with the slate, but its not like they have any other ideas. Besides, its not like Link is okay with the idea either, since the experience he had with the slate hasn't... turned out so good.
Are you sure you're okay with this though? I can see that this has you stressed.
"Of course I'm not okay with it. The last time you went through this with that damn slate you got dumped seven feet in the air and plummeted into a raging river which could have killed you!"
Link frowned as he reached his shaky hands out for the Rito in front of him, desperate to calm the raging Revali down. Revali senses that Link is trying to calm him down and he sighs, slumping forward as small hands latched onto his shoulders.
"Look Link, I know she means well but with all of this going on with the princess trying to unlock her power and us preparing for when Calamity Ganon arrives, you shouldn't have to worry about being dumped into a river again."
Link smiles softly as his face heats up, surely there is a visible blush on his cheeks at the warm and protective tone Revali used. Ever since that incident the Rito had been protective of Link, after all they were dating so its only natural for Revali to worry.
I know, but I trust Zelda, and I know you do too. If it ever happens I know you will be there to catch me if I ever end up falling into a river again.
Revali sighed as his wings wrapped around the knight, and brought Link into a warm embrace. The two stood there for a few minutes, basking in each others warmth before Link slowly pulled back.
"Well I guess we better head back to the others. Surely they are wondering where we ran off too." Revali rubbed his temple and Link giggled as he covered his mouth with a hand.
Revali smiled when he heart the hylian's beautiful laugh as it was one of the things he loved about Link and when the hylian in question wasn't paying attention, Revali grabbed his hand and pulled him closer as his beak met Link's mouth in a kiss.
It took another minute or so for them to separate, Link's face bright red and a smirk on Revali's face as he laughed.
Link smiled at the laughing Rito before they headed for the door. As the two left the library, Link looked down to see his hand tightly wrapped in Revali's wing. The two had to separate soon, as to not give away that the two of them were together. But for now, the two continued to hold hands as they walked down the hallway.
It was Mipha who noticed that Revali and Link were missing, and the three girls set off to find them. Shortly after they all split up to search the castle, Zelda was the one who found them.
Zelda noticed that Link and Revali held hands for a split second before it quickly disappeared but she gave no sign that indicated she saw.
"There you two are! I was worried something may have happened." She frowned when the two came closer.
Link smiled bashfully as he rubbed the back of his neck, a clear sign that he was nervous. Zelda stared at them for a moment with no movement, beflre her face broke out into a smile.
"Well I'm certainly glad that you two bonded so closely after the river incident," she smiled widely as she crossed her arms, her tone was teasing but you could hear the happiness behind it. Revali's feathers bristled slightly while Link's face lit up like a bright tomato.
Zelda laughed as Link walked ahead of her, most likely embarrassed and wanted to get away from her teasing before Revali stood next to her.
"Revali... I wanted to apologize from before. I know how much you care about Link as we all do, and I understand if you don't want to help. I'm afraid I was being a little too pushy and for that I'm sorry." She turned to him, "Could you forgive me?"
The Rito looked at Zelda for a moment, "Of course Zelda. Although I may not like it, if its the only way to prove if it works them I'm all for it. Its just..."
His eyes watched Link as he met with the rest of the champions on the other end of the hall and Zelda soon caught on. "I know that what happened with Link should never happen again, and I will do everything I can to make sure it doesn't happen again but if it does, can you make sure to catch him?"
The two of them watched the scene unfold before their eyes, "I would love to be able to help out."
Zelda beamed, "Fantastic! Oh and before I forget, congrats you know. You two are very lucky," she gently nudged his side with a smirk before she began walking away, leaving a red-faced squawking Rito behind to let her words sink in.