"The Legend of the Hero of Hyrule is something that has been told to me time and time again. " Zelda sighed as she began explaining more on why they were heading to the Lost Forest. The royal carriage was rather small and Revali was being smushed by the giant boulder that was Daruk. He was in pain but he tried to focus on Zelda's story. "Princesses throughout Hyrule History have shared my name, each one possessing the blood of the Goddess Hylia and the power to seal the darkness. Ever since I was a young girl, around six years old, I've been training to access this power in hopes of fulfilling my predetermined duty. But now I'm fifteen and yet nothing has happened...it's quite discouraging in all honesty. Anyway, in the ancient legends Link's duty is to face this evil one on one. The sword lost in the forest was specially made by the Goddess Hylia herself. This sword- and an ancient bow with magical arrows- is the thing that can weaken him. Without those two crucial weapons we cannot hope to damage any sort of evil...and without my sealing power then we have no hope at all in protecting the kingdom from falling. The two things really go hand in hand. Once Link has the Master Sword I just...need to train more and pray to the Goddesses that I soon access my power..."

The royal carriage was deathly silent, the only noise that was really heard was the clip-clop of the horses outside. Mipha reluctantly patted Zelda's knee. The two princesses exchanged an awkward sort of smile. Ugh. This was too heavy for Revali.

"If you don't mind," Revali tried to wiggle his away from between Daruk and the wall, "I'd like to get out and stretch my wings. Besides, if what you're saying of this boy's destiny is true then we can't have him getting killed out there because he was suddenly overwhelmed with monsters." He pushed the carriage door open and nearly fell out, thankfully this Rito was faster. He saved himself by flapping his wings and keeping himself afloat  for a second before he safely landed on the ground. He shut the carriage door and quickly made his way around to where Link was sitting. Only Link wasn't sitting.

"What are you doing?" Link looked up from the two horses he was focusing on. He had too many apples in his arms and was trying to feed the horses as they walked. Link himself was walking backwards quite expertly, he didn't seem to be stumbling at all. Link looked down at the apples then cocked his head over to the two horses. "This is perhaps the worst time to try to feed them." Link shrugged and continued offering them apples.

"You know you can at least act like a soldier right now." The Rito Warrior grumbled as he clambered onto the coachman's seat. Link didn't answer (not like Revali expected him to) but he continued with the horses. He sure did seem to enjoy the horses. Revali began dosing off after a little while but was abruptly yanked out of his sleep when Link jumped back onto the coachman's seat and offered the Rito an apple. He took it and sighed, it had been a while since he had eaten and he was starting to feel a bit peckish...

"So," Revali began as he swallowed a bite of the apple, "Zelda has been telling that you're some sort of mystical savior sent down by the Goddesses. You must be quite the celebrity among the Hylians." Link shrugged, clearly tensing up. "Something the matter? In my opinion I'd be honored to be hand-plucked by the Goddesses to save everyone. You have to have some true skill." Link's ear twitched and he nodded, silently hoping Revali would leave it at that. Revali wasn't as rude as most people painted him to be. He saw how uncomfortable Link was and he let the subject go.

"Do you have a horse of your own or do you just love every single one you come across?" The smile on the Hylian's face returned as his favorite subject was brought up: animals. Link wrapped the reigns around his wrist and began signing frantically but remembered that Revali understood nothing. He reached over to a sack strapped to the horse, pulling out the same book as before. He began scribbling in it like mad and showed the result to Revali.

"You've had a horse since you were a young boy and it's name is...Milk?" Revali made a rather un-amused face but continued reading. "But that horse recently passed- my condolences- and your father has given you a new one as a congratulatory gift of being assigned to be the Princess's appointed knight." Revali set the book between the two of them when he finished. "Well...that certainly explains a lot. You do seem to love horses more than your own well being." Link chuckled. This was, perhaps, the first noise Revali has heard him make. It sounded oddly young... "If it isn't too personal, may I ask how old you are?" Link wrote two numbers in the air. 17.

"My, you're...pretty young...and the Princess is only fifteen..." Revali wasn't much older himself but the couple of years that separated he and Link made some difference, to him at least. Perhaps it just had to do with the difference in Rito and Hylian culture? Maybe Hylians allowed those in their younger years when they weren't fully mature to protect the entire Kingdom? Link was just a teenager and he was tasked a job as important as protecting Zelda and pretty much saving the world? This seemed like a bit too much strain on such a young man.

The rest of the ride was silent. It was thankfully a comfortable silence. Link hummed a nice tune along the ride and Revali was able to relax. He liked being outside and watching the scenery rather than being tangled in a heaping mess of feelings and being squashed by a Goron. Link was pleasant company as well. He didn't annoy Revali and that was all he needed. They arrived at the Woodland Stable and left the carriage there. The horses needed a good break and Zelda said it would be useless to go in a carriage. The Lost Woods was covered in a fog so thick that you could barely see your own hands. The group walked together; Mipha and Link in the front with Zelda, Urbosa, and Daruk in the back. Revali took it upon himself to fly into the air and simply scan the perimeter. There wasn't anything interesting other than the Military Training Camp and, of course, the thick fog of the Lost Woods. He did see a giant tree with beautifully pink leaves however, he wondered what that was.

When the reached the very edge of the woods they all saw torches. None of them were lit. Zelda nudged Link forward and he obliged. He stepped into the woods and stayed still. A moment passed and his ear twitched. He looked to his right and began walking, motioning for the others to follow.

"It is said that no mere traveler could navigate through the forest. There is a certain path you must take or else you will be blinded by the fog and the Children of the Forest will return you to the start. Link has been here only once before in his life, when he was a young boy. Of course that was years ago. The Master Sword is said to have a voice inside of it, a spirit that the Goddess placed in there, Link has admitted to hearing the voice. That is how I believe he is able to navigate through the woods so easily." Zelda finished her explanation and hopped over root. Link pretended as if he hadn't just heard Zelda loudly talk about him.

"Oh! And these Children of the Forest- Koroks I believe they're called- have a tendency to carve faces into the trees. It makes them feel less lonely. You see not everyone can see them. No one really understands why but they don't allow themselves to be see by just anyone. It's quite confusing but fascinating. Maybe one of us will have the honor of seeing one!" As they ventured deeper in the four pilots could see what Zelda was talking about. In the dark and mist the carved out faces in the hollow trees looked less welcoming and friendly than what the Koroks were probably going for.

"Are we anywhere near the end, little guy?" Daruk questioned as he looked around nervously. Revali found it amusing that someone as gigantic as he was feeling intimidated by a bunch of trees. "Not that I'm trying to rush you...just really excited to see you pull that sword out of its stone!" That was a lie, everyone could hear the hint of uneasiness in Daruk's gruff voice. Link stopped and turned around, pointing behind him to a giant hollow tree that was resting on its side. A sigh of relief escaped the Goron Boss as he walked with the others through the tree. Link was the last one in.

"Ah, I have been expecting you." A voice bolstered out. "Step forward, young hero." Revali and Daruk both jumped in surprise as the gentle voice boomed out. Mipha tapped both of them and pointed to the gigantic tree Revali had seen earlier. His eyes widened. He had heard of the Deku Tree in stories before but he never expected to see it in person. "I see you have brought along some friends. Princess Zelda, how nice to finally meet you. As well as the rest of you." Zelda smiled and bowed but stayed silent. The others nodded politely, staring in awe.

"I can only assume you have come to reclaim your weapon. My my, it has been quite some it was in the grasp of its master. Quite some time indeed. It seems like just yesterday when I was tasked to watch over this divine blade. Come now, my boy. Take your weapon in hand and solidify your destiny!" Link gulped and nodding, making his way over to the sword.

It happened faster than expected. Link took a hold of the swords magnificent handle, closed his eyes, and pulled. By instinct Link raised the sword high into the air. It began flowing a bright blue and that same blue traveled down Link's arm and seeped into his body. He looked confused for a second but then he was suddenly swinging the weapon around like a professional. The sword itself glowed more and more until Link lowered it. His already blue eyes seemed to be glowing the same color as his weapon but that went away almost as soon as it appeared. The Great Deku Tree murmured something about a special sheath for the sword, a Korok would give it to him if he just stepped into his navel. Link did as told and a moment later he stepped out with beautiful cover for his new weapon. Their business there was done.

They were returning to Hyrule Castle this time. For an entire two days they were allowed a small "break" before they began their training. Revali was rather eager to get to Hyrule Castle as fast as possible, he was tired and wanted to just lay down for a good twenty hours or so. He also hated to admit it but he wanted to see that magical goddess blade up close. Some kind of weapon that has been used for thousands of years by countless heroes had to be divine at the very least, and now Revali had the opportunity to actually see this sword of legend. His feathers were fluffing out just thinking of such an oppurtunity.

Hyrule Castle was bigger than expected. As Revali circled the Castle he was beginning to think he'd get lost in this gigantic building. Rito Village was certainly easier to navigate...and it was definitely smaller. He landed gracefully by the Royal Carriage. Link was already knelt down with his head bowed as he held the door open for the Royalty inside. Revali stayed out and waited for the others to gather around. Another soldier walked up to Link and took the carriage away as Zelda instructed her knight to show the pilots to their rooms. Link did as told.

The Hylian Knight was quieter than usual which was shocking. How could someone who doesn't speak be quieter than normal? Maybe it had to do with the fact that Link didn't even sign a simple 'goodnight' as  he held the door open for the pilots as they tiredly dragged themselves into their room. Maybe it was because the light expression on his face was replaced by something that seemed darker, almost like Link wanted to frown but he was trying his best to hide it. 

He was the last one to be showed to his room. The silence between them was annoying and Revali was just about ready to loudly complain but he didn't. He was in  the castle where the possibility of any member of the royal court would walk in on the supposed pilot that was defending the Kingdom complaining over no small-talk as he was being led to his room. That would be pathetic. 

"So," Revali cleared his throat, "I'm surprised you haven't been flaunting that sword you're carrying around. If I were you I'd show the thing off. Especially since its the sword of legend." Link shrugged and lifted his hands. He began signing something but stopped after a second. "Well glad to see you remembered I don't understand a single thing you say when you're doing your silly little sign language." They reached the door to his room (thank Hylia) and Link held it open as he did with the others. 

"Well, goodnight I suppose." Link nodded, waving slightly. Well...at least it was more than what the other pilots got. He stepped into his room and it felt  like legs were about to give in. He didn't realize how tired he really was. The bed looked comfortable (thankfully) and he almost immediately jumped in. As he began dozing off a rather loud knock awoke him. He assumed it would be one of the other pilots or even Zelda. Rubbing his eyes, Revali opened the door. There was no one out in the hallway. He went to take a step out to examine the hallway when he stepped on something. It was a gift of sorts that was wrapped. Curiously, Revali picked the object up and returned to his room, wondering what it would be. Perhaps some sort of honorary medallion for helping protect Hyrule (unlikely, he hadn't done anything yet)? A gift from the Rito Elder? Perhaps something from the King himself? 

It was a book on sign language.