Life in Zora's Domain

Chapter 32 - Zora Queendom

Summary: Mipha and Link continue their exploration, finally meeting some inhabitants of this land and its ruler. The ruler could use Link's help, but can she be trusted?

"What?" said Link.

"I didn't say anything," said Mipha.

"I know, but my sword just did. It was a voice in my head."

The image of a completely blue female figure appeared to Link, floating in the air before him.

"Do not be alarmed, Master. I am Mistress Fi, or simply Fi, the spirit of the sacred sword you carry. I was created by Goddess Hylia to aid you, the hero. I always wished to meet the hero again in another life, and your journey here has allowed that. Lady Mipha cannot see me unless you tell me to reveal myself. I believe you will need my aid on this journey."

"I think you had better reveal yourself to Mipha now, or she will think I am losing my mind talking to empty air," said Link.

"I will do so at once, Master. But you do not need to speak aloud to me. Simply thinking my name followed by your message will suffice," said Fi.

Suddenly Mipha saw Fi as well.

"Lady Mipha, Princess of the Zora, I am Fi, the spirit of the sacred sword that chose Link. I was created by Goddess Hylia to aid the hero who wields it, and I feel you may need my help in your quest. Should you wish to speak with me, ask Link to convey your message. I will return to the sword now, Master," said Fi.

With that, she disappeared back into the sword.

"That is amazing," said Mipha to Link. "I never knew your sword contained a spirit. And she has never spoken to you all this time?"

"I knew of the spirit within the sword, but have had no contact with her before now," said Link. "In my original timeline, Zelda told me the spirit of the sword spoke to her as I lay dying at Ash Swamp. The voice told her that I could still be saved, so I owe Fi my life. Well, it's nice to know we have someone else on our side, though I am still unsure of what she can do. Are you rested yet? Should we go on?"

"Yes, let's go while we still have some daylight," said Mipha.

They began making their way up the hills with the goal of reaching the high plateau to their southwest. So far, they had encountered nothing but vegetation. As they drew closer to the top of the plateau, Link noticed a tall hill just to their right.

"Let's climb up this hill," said Link. "It should give us a good vantage point to view the area before we commit to our destination."

"You really love climbing, don't you?" said Mipha catching her breath. "You know my lungs are not as big as yours. I hope our path starts leveling out or descending soon."

They made their way to the top of the hill and looked around. It indeed was an excellent vantage point. They observed a river now that was hidden from their view before, and more vegetation and forest alongside the river in the distance. But there was something else that caused both of them to gasp in surprise.

"That looks like Zora's Domain," cried Mipha pointing to an outline in the distance.

It was hard to see, but the structure they could make out had the same shape as Zora's Domain.

"It does," said Link. "And there are two large structures in the distance over there, but I can't tell what they are."

"So, there is or was a civilization here," said Mipha. "And I am especially intrigued by the structure that looks like our Domain. Are you getting any Sheikah Slate readings yet?"