Bright blue and green ribbons were wrapped around the trees. Banners announced the Ordon Festival. All around the village were decorated shops and houses. People gathered near the stream, food scattered across long wooden tables.
"Oh, I wish Link could see this..." mumbled a certain blond haired boy.
His father smiled down at him, "Oh, I know, Colin. But you know that he's very busy back at the castle. There's much he needs to do."
"Yes, but I still wish that he could be at the festival. He's never missed one!" The little boy sighed and looked down at his feet.
"Who's never missed what?" joked a familiar voice.
The crowd of villagers looked up in surprise.
"Link!" The mayor's daughter, Ilia, shouted. She weeded her way up to hug him, "You're here!"
"Well, the king allowed me time off you come and enjoy the festival. He knows how much it means to me," Link said.
"Oh, I never knew the king was so compassionate! I see him in a much better light now!" exclaimed Sera, the village shopkeeper.
"Yes, well, it's sunset. Let the festival begin!" boomed Mayor Bo.
The villagers all sat around the table and feasted, overjoyed to have their friend and son back with them.