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- Zelda was led by guards towards the Gerudo palace, she knew that Link was being taken away but also understood the two of them could not possibly hope to fight off the entire royal guard so they would simply have to bide their time for now.
- “The chief will see you now.” One of the guards said opening a door and ushering the princess inside.
- Sitting inside the semi-regal room was a younger woman, she was on the petite side with the usual sharp facial features and burning red hair of the Gerudo.
- “I am Chief Riju of the Gerudo tribe.” She said “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you Princess Zelda.”
- “Likewise.” Zelda said standing before the throne “I simply wish it was under better circumstances.”
- “Yes, as do I.” Riju sighed resting her head in her hand “You must understand I take no pleasure in locking up your companion, frankly I’ve been pushing for more open relations with our village and the opposite sex but many traditionalists oppose my more progressive ideas feeling they will weaken the Gerudo.”
- “I see, Link and I are simply here to visit the Temple for the Spirit Gem.” Zelda said.
- “That temple.” Riju hummed “It used to be our greatest treasure, but now it’s become nothing but a curse. Ever since corruption seeped into the land the Temple has been closed off to all, especially outsiders like yourself, I’m sure you noticed how unnaturally hot it was in the desert near town, whatever is causing this heat is coming from the temple and if it doesn’t stop soon our already scarce water supply will no doubt dry up.”
- Riju stepped off her throne and looked out the window “My people grow concerned, this city used to be an oasis in the desert, a garden in a barren waste with canals overflowing with liquid, but now they’ve dried up, the Traditionalists see this as a curse from the Goddess, they use it to undercut my every decree…without Lady Urbosa to bridge the gap I fear the two sides might come into conflict soon and tear the Gerudo people apart.”
- “I see, the corruption is causing problems all over.” Zelda frowned.
- “I am aware this may be rather rash of me, but I fear the Traditionalists may soon be planning a coup.” Riju sighed “My soldiers have heard rumblings among the sympathizers that they plan to act soon, I can’t afford a civil war at this crucial time, for both the Gerudo and the world…and rather selfishly I have no desire to be deposed.”
- She then turned to Zelda.
- “Which is why I must ask for your help in a dire hour.” Riju said “You, as a ruler of another land, had a unique perspective. Princess Zelda would you go undercover and investigate this for me? I swear if you find me information on the coup, I will get you and your companion access to the Temple of Fire.”
- Zelda felt conflicted, she had no interest in involving herself in the politics of another nation, both because it simply brought her no joy and two if she were to be discovered it would cause a complete political shitstorm. Still, her options were so limited she saw no way out but to agree, she understood that if she were to be at the eve of a rebellion, she might make a similar effort with Riju.
- “Very well, I will help you, as a fellow ruler and as someone who must purify that Temple.” Zelda nodded shaking Riju’s hand.
- “Thank you, princess.” Riju smiled “This is most appreciated, there are many young female rulers like us, but that doesn’t mean our jobs are any easier than our ancestors.”
- “Very true.” Zelda laughed “But I must ask, how would I possibly investigate this for you, I doubt any of the traditionalists would ever share information with a Hylian.”
- “I’ve got someone who can take care of that, come with me.” Riju led Zelda out of her throne room.
- Riju led Zelda down the halls of her palace to a rather secret little corner laboratory, upon entering Zelda was almost overwhelmed by the thick haze in the room and the sweet smell. All around there were potion jars, bubbling caldrons and more.
- “You two, come here.” Riju clapped her hands.
- “It’s the Chief!”
- “She’s so annoying we’re working!”
- Two older women walked out, they were both shorter than Zelda and Riju, walking with humps and looking generally elderly, both had grayed hair and lightly wrinkled faces but they were clearly well respected given that Riju didn’t even protest the blatant insubordination of the one sister.
- “Princess Zelda this is Koume and Kotake.” Riju gestured to the older woman “They’re better known as the duo Twinrova, they were actually the Sage of the Temple of Fire before Urbosa took over.”
- “Forced retirement.” Koume huffed.
- “Right.” Riju giggled “These days I keep them around for their alchemical and apothecary skills, the wealth of knowledge and experience they have in the field is simply irreplaceable.”
- “Compliment us more.” Kotake snickered.
- “Ladies, Princess Zelda is going to be investigating the Coup rumors for us, though she’ll need to look the part.” Riju smiled.
- “Oh, we can use that.” Koume nodded.
- “It should be fine…probably won’t kill her.” Kotake hummed.
- “P-Probably?” Zelda coughed a bit “Is this safe.”
- “It’s fine.” Riju smiled.
- “Wait, I think I changed my mind!” Zelda gulped.
- The two sisters got to work brewing a potion, throwing things into a pot, Zelda realized she was committed now, no backing out no matter what she said.
- “Say, I have to ask, I would think that two older ladies such as yourself would be on the Traditionalists side.” Zelda asked “Are you not?”
- “What’s the point.” Koume shrugged.
- “our generation is on the way our, Riju should be the one guiding the Gerudo into her future, a bunch of old ladies like us trying to hold her back doesn’t do anything.” Kotake added.
- Zelda smiled “A fair assessment, I see why you are so wise.”
- “Yeah whatever.” The Sister’s handed her a bottle “Now drink this already and get to work, with this you’ll look like a Gerudo for 24 hours.”
- “Quite the concoction you’ve made.” Zelda hummed sniffing the beverage that had a strong caffeine scent to it “I suppose it’s now or never.”
- Zelda drank the whole thing down, the somewhat spicy beverage stinging her throat a bit.
- “Strong taste.” She coughed “UGH!”
- Zelda suddenly doubled over feeling an immense tightness in her stomach.
- “HMMM!” she groaned “That better mean it’s working!”
- Zelda groaned feeling her body strain, she looked down and saw her body was getting a bit more toned and her skin was going from pale to a smoother tan color, her appearance was starting to look more and more like that of a Gerudo as well as her nose pushed out to the other race’s quintessential point and her hair gradually dyed itself red.
- “Oh my.” Zelda gasped seeing her now exotic appearance and toned body.
- “Gerudo looks suit you well Princess.” Riju giggled “Though you’ll need the proper identity to go undercover…let’s call you Kiboka, a recent rookie soldier transferring here from one of our border outposts, that should suffice to dodge most questions.”
- “Okay then, I’ll try my best.” Zelda nodded.
- “And remember, that potion only lasts 24 hours, after that, poof, you go back to a Hylian Princess.” Koume said.
- “So be quick.” Her sister added.
- “Right.” Zelda nodded “Wish me luck.”
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