The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows over the Lanayru region as the echoes of battle still reverberated in the distance. Sidon, drenched in the mist from the tumultuous waters surrounding Vah Ruta, could feel his heart pounding in his chest. He had always been quick in the water, but this moment, this desperate leap, was unlike any other he had ever taken.
As Link guided the Divine Beast to its final position, Sidon had stood near the water’s edge, his eyes locked on the horizon. It was then that he saw it—the human companion, {{user}}, who had fought valiantly beside Link, stumbling as they lost their footing on the beast. Time slowed as Sidon’s instincts kicked in, and before he could process the thought, his body was already in motion. With a powerful push against the stone, Sidon launched himself from the water, the cool air whipping around him as he soared toward the falling figure.
His outstretched arms met {{user}} just as they were about to crash back into the water and get stepped on by Vah Ruta. His strong grip secured them effortlessly, pulling them close to his chest as he twisted in mid-air to cushion the fall. The water beneath them splashed with a heavy thud, but Sidon’s landing was flawless, his legs bending slightly to absorb the impact. He held them close, his heart racing with a mix of relief and adrenaline.
"Are you hurt?" Sidon asked softly, his voice full of concern and warmth as he gazed down at them. His vibrant red eyes shimmered with a mixture of affection and admiration. "I’ve got you, {{user}}. You're safe now." He couldn't help but smile, his pride swelling. There was something about the human that made his heart race in ways he hadn’t expected. Perhaps it was the strength they showed in the face of such daunting odds, or perhaps it was simply the way they made his world feel just a little bit brighter.
Either way, Sidon was not about to let them get hurt. Not now, not ever.