After showing Zelda's letter to the guard in front of the gate between Kakariko and the mountain, he let the two of them pass.
"Jusenkyo, huh?" Ukyo asked curiously as she and Ryoga were climbing the rough path leading up Death Mountain. "Sounds scary, somehow..."
"Yeah, from what the guide told me, countless beings have drowned in those springs..." the Goron nodded. "Too, too many drowned customers, as he put it. But, in my opinion, the true horror comes in form of the curses."
He shuddered. "Can you imagine how it is for a Goron? I mean, we are big, sturdy and can only hardly been physically injured. And then, I'll just turn into such a small, defenseless creature without any strength or natural weapons. Besides, my tribe's natural fear of water is the second reason why I abhor my curse..."
"I can imagine..." Ukyo nodded. "Especially when you're being assaulted by a monster... LIKE NOW!"
And with a powerful overhead swipe, she intercepted the pounce of the Red Tektite that was about to jump on them. The one-eyed, insectile creature let out a wail of pain and dissolved into whatever monsters are made of.
"You're quite the impressive fighter, Ukyo," Ryoga commented impressed.
The forest girl grinned as she put away her weapon. "Thanks. Shall we continue?"
"She's just cocky..." Tatl grumbled. "Hey, rock-boy... How much longer until we reach your city?"
Ryoga looked around. "Well, this looks familiar somehow..."
"Does that mean you remember?" Ukyo asked in a hopeful voice.
"Well, I mean: Goron City IS situated within the mountain, so one should expect this mountainous area to look familiar, right?"
Ukyo and Tatl both fell over from that remark.
"Geez," Tatl bickered. "What's the matter with you? I mean, seriously... Can't you even tell us if that rock over there looks familiar? Or that one? Or that? Or..." She scratched her head. "You know what, there aren't that many outstanding landmarks here, except for those rocks... I mean, somehow I can understand that you haven't got a good sense of direction."
"Perhaps..." Ryoga sighed. "But all the other Gorons don't have this problem, see?"
"Look, we really can't do anything else than just follow this mountain path," Ukyo pointed out. "So I'm willing to believe that this is the way we have to go."
"Could be..." Ryoga mumbled. "But, then again, you could also be wrong..."
"Aaaah, stop being such a worrywart!" Tatl screamed. "You're giving me a headache." And she sat down on a boulder.
Suddenly, the boulder moved. Tatl yelped in surprise and flew up.
"Hey, Ryoga," the rock said while he uncurled and turned out to be a friendly-looking Goron. "I haven't seen you for a long time now. Welcome back!"
"Hey there, Coro," Ryoga smiled and raised his hand in greeting. "Say, we're in a hurry and... well, you know... I've gotten myself lost again. Can you tell me the fastest way to Goron City?"
"Of course," Coro replied. "After all, the only way that leads up the mountain is also the same way that leads directly to Goron City. So you can't really miss it."
Ryoga looked confused. "Well, if you say so... But damn, I could've sworn we've already gone too far and should go back. Are you SURE it's up there?"
"Man, Ryoga..." Ukyo groaned. "Do you HONESTLY want an answer for that?"
Ryoga stayed silent, expecting a trick question.
"Never mind," Ukyo said. "Just follow me... Hey, thanks for the help, Coro! Good to see that there are some Gorons that actually CAN be of a help." She glared at her travel companion.
Coro chuckled. "Well, I can imagine it must be hard when travelling with Ryoga... But he's a great buddy, that's for sure. And our strongest fighter, even at his young age. Even Darunia has troubles defeating him sometimes. If you consider the fact that he is his mentor..."
"Darunia?" Ukyo asked Ryoga. The bandana-clad Goron nodded. "Yeah, he's our chief and the keeper of the Spiritual Stone. Since my parents died early, he was the one that raised me like a son. He also taught me to fight, even the rock-breaking technique his ancestors have developed: The 'Bakusai Tenketsu'."
"Hey, can we get moving now?" Tatl whined impatiently. "I wanna reach the city before nightfall. Who knows how many Tektites will come out at night."
"Okay, okay, stop your whining," Ukyo replied. "Bye, Coro! And thanks again!"
"See you later!"
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