Heading down the hill, Link and Zelda were gifted with an amazing view of Tenoko Island. They had decided to take the beach route to Lurelin, since it would waste time going all the way back the way they came to get there. Besides, the view was rather scenic.

The sun was setting behind Walnot Mountain, the sky a beautiful shade of orange and blue. Palm trees danced to the rhythm of the wind.

There was no exact path, which meant they rode across the sand. The air brushed against their faces, the salty smell of the ocean tickling their noses. It was a very relaxing place. However, since they weren't following a route, they ended up going through water multiple times, much to the disgust of the horses, and exasperation of Zelda.

"We just got these clothes, and now they are wet."

The horses had to be led by the pair through the water, since they refused to go themselves. They Reached a particularly deep section of the water, about two thirds of the way across Kitano Bay.

"We're going to have to swim across, are we not?" She sighed, taking off the extra layers she had on, leaving her in a simple tunic and legging.

Link nodded meekly, already having removed his layers.

"Very well, Pass me your clothes and I shall scan them with the slate."

They piled up their clothes, weapons, boots and various other belongings on the sand, watching it disappear with a blue glow.

"How will the Horses make it across? They need someone to lead them, I thought?"

Link paused, thinking through the question. She had a point. His eyes darted between the horses and the ocean, to Zelda.

He grabbed his and Zelda's horse's reins, tied them around his wrists, and began to wade through the shallow part, until both horses and the hylian were no longer able to touch the seafloor.

He turned his head around, and jerked it up in a sign for her to follow them.

She looked in disbelief at the scene unfolding in front of her. How are the horses not throwing a fit at the water, and how is Link under so much control over them? She wondered, diving into the cold water herself, careful to keep her head above the surface.

Only minutes later, they were squeezing out their soaked-through clothes, returning to their saddles.

"Impressive idea there," she stated, staring straight ahead.

"Thank you, your highness." He mumbled, shaking his hair out of his eyes, rather like a wet dog would. She tried to stifle her laugh at the sight, but accidentally let out a chuckle.

Link pretended not to notice but inwardly grinned.

"If I remember correctly, it should be getting pretty rocky soon, so be careful," he urged the Princess.

He was correct, just around the corner, large, weathered rocks littered the ground. They dismounted and slowly led their horses around them, wincing at the scraping sound their hooves made against the surface of the rocks.

Darkness had quickly rolled in. Only nine o'clock, and the sun had vanished.

"We're going to have to travel throughout the night, hopefully we will reach the village by midday, although possibly later."

Zelda yawned.

Half eleven. The sand was starting to be replaced with the vast ocean. Soon they were going to be stuck.

"Link, I don't think we can go any further..." She whispered, fearing the worst.

"I think you may be correct,"

Out of nowhere, Link's horse bucked, almost throwing him off, and reared itself onto its hind legs.

"Woah there, calm down," He patted its neck, soothing it.

They were directly under the Cape Cales.

"We may have to climb up this..."

"If this is a funny joke, then I suggest you stop."

"No, we really will have to climb up, Your Highness."

"We can't just go back, over Lake Hylia?" Link shook his head.

"No, That would take several days, We don't have enough supplies for that." He gracefully slid off the side of his horse.

"Now, I need you to listen carefully as we may only have one chance at this. I need you to tread exactly where I do, and I mean exactly. It will could be slippery and if you fall, you die. Understand? It's dark, so this will be especially dangerous."

"Excuse me? I give the orders here-"

Link gave her a cold glare, abruptly cutting her off. This was a look of absolute seriousness, not unseen from the other knights. She narrowed her eyes at him.

"I understand."

"Good."

He jumped up onto the smaller rocks, and then began to start his ascent.

Left leg up, right arm up. Right leg up, left arm up.

Fortunately for them there were plenty of footholds, although they were slightly slippery from the previous day's rain.

One o'clock, the next day.

They stopped briefly for a breather, hanging onto the jagged cliff in front if him.

Zelda shouted up to him. "Are we at least half way yet?"

"No, your highness. About a quarter of the way up. Just don't look down."

Suddenly, the unstable foothold gave way under Zelda's foot, and her left leg slid, causing her to fall backwards. Link leaned back, outstretched his arm, catching her hand.

"Th-thank you, I-"

"Let's go"

About half way. Sweat was dripping down Zelda's back. If she could spare a hand to look at the sheikah slate, it would tell her that it was only Fifteen degrees, Celsius.

A patch of grass came into Link's sight, it was big enough for them both to stand on, and practically level. The knight stretched up his arm and grabbed onto the grassy ledge, heaving himself onto it, making room for Zelda who was not far behind him.

"H-how are you not- not out of breath? I can...barely speak!" She panted.

"Practice. This is not the first time climbing cliffs, your Highness."

Three o'clock.

"Almost there, your Highness. I can see the top now."

He was glad they had transported their belongings to the sheikah slate, because with the extreme height of that cliff, he was glad not to have to pull all of it up, though he was slightly sad to see the horses go still. We'll see them again, I'm sure. He thought.

Four o'clock.

They had finally made it to the very top.

Link leaned over the edge, spotting their horses, still there.

He took a large breath, and whistled as loud as he possibly could. There was barely a breeze in the still air, so the sound travelled. After a couple of seconds, the horses looked up to see their masters and began galloping away.

"Well what was that for? Now we have no horses. Some Hero you are, You are stupid, what was the sword thinking? What was my father thinking?" She muttered half to link, half to herself.

The insults stung Link, but he didn't let it show. He knew the horses would return, he had spent countless hours training his many horses to come back to him when he whistled a particular tune. They would appear, in a few hours maybe? Soon either way.

He started walking off, the now rising sun shining in his eyes.

He heard the Princess mumble about something but her footsteps followed stil, indicating that she was behind him. There seemed to be two pairs of footsteps though. Not including his.

He suddenly stopped, her almost walking into him.

"What was that for?"

"Could you please give me my sword, shield and bow?"

Curious, she pressed some buttons on the slate, and his items reappeared. He swung his shield and sheathed sword onto his back along with his quiver, and picked out an arrow, placing it on the bow.

He swung around and shot behind him, a strangled shriek following. Another Yiga spy? was Zelda's first thought, followed by How in hyrule did he know it was behind us? I was closer and I didn't even hear it!

Link had already walked off. She ran up to him and stood in his path.

"How could you have possibly known the Yiga was behind us?"

"He has been following us since we left Hateno, we aren't safe anywhere, Your highness."

Zelda had a flashback from a few years ago, from one of the Generals in the military.

"First rule of travelling, You are not safe. There is always someone following you. You are never alone."

"Why didn't it attack then?" He sighed. "Didn't know that I knew he was there. He was waiting for the perfect opportunity."

She seemed satisfied with the answer, and let him proceed.

They had finally walked the full length of Cape Cales, all the way to the Dunsel Plateau, when they heard a 'neigh' echo from underneath them.

Link ran forwards, leaving a shouting Zelda, to see their horses sprinting up the hill, stopping beside him. Link patted each of their necks and whispered something into their ears.

"I thought they were gone for good! How did they know?"

"I whistled to them. That's why they were trotting off"

Once again Zelda felt guilty for her harsh words towards him. He was right once again, and she had judged him wrongly.

"We can be at Lurelin in less than two hours on horseback." They galloped into the morning sun, new determination in their hearts.