The section that is in italics is the dream that Link has in this chapter. Just thought that I should say that to prevent any possible confusion. So please read, review, and most importantly enjoy.
Chapter 9
Link gave the shrine one last backward glance as they continued on their way home. When they got there they quickly set about making dinner. Link listened quietly while Rika and Satoko made dinner and he helped prepare the dishes. After that was all done they sat down at the table and began to eat. Rika and Satoko mainly talked about school. At the end of dinner Link helped clean up the dishes and put them away. After which they went to sleep because the Watanagashi was the next day. Link went up into his room and was lying down to go to sleep. When he closed his eyes he started to dream.
Link found himself standing in front of the shrine. It was dark and the wind was blowing a cool breeze. Link shivered a little as he looked around.
"Rika," Link called, "Satoko."
Silence met his calls. He looked down at his hand and he could see that the Triforce on his hand was resonating again. He then noticed that he had the Master Sword and Hylian Shield on his back. He drew the sword and shield and started to head in the direction of the shrine. He slowly approached it. He soon found himself standing in front of the door to the shrine. Even though it was pitch dark he could feel something even darker emanating from the shrine. He saw that the lock was no longer on the door. He reached up to open the door and then he heard a voice.
"Link."
Link recognized the voice and quickly turned around and saw Satoko standing there. She was wearing her regular clothes but it was her face that caught him. Her eyes were wide but empty and there were tears streaming down her cheeks. Link sheathed his sword and started to walk toward her.
"You said that you would be a brother to me," she stated.
"Yes," Link replied with growing concern.
"You said that you would not leave me," Satoko cried.
"I'm not going to," Link replied.
"LIAR," Satoko screamed as suddenly she burst into flames.
Link started to run and by the time that he got to where Satoko was standing there was nothing left. Suddenly the shrine behind him exploded. Link whirled around to see the dust settle and there was a silhouette standing there. Link drew his sword and started to walk toward the figure and suddenly a ring of fire encompassed Link and the silhouetted figure. Then Link heard the deep laughter coming from the silhouette as he lunged at Link with two swords drawn. Even though he was coming at Link the only thing that Link could see were his fiery red eyes. Then Link noticed that one of the two swords was above his head and was coming down with such force that he would not be able to stop it. Link closed his eyes as the sword was about to come down upon his head.
"Link wake up," Satoko called.
Link sat upright in bed and was covered with sweat. What the hell was that, Link thought as the sound of his heart beating could be heard in his head. He slowly got up and got dressed. He went into the bathroom and splashed some water on his face. That's right it is the day of the Watanagashi, Link thought. He went back into his room and grabbed the Master Sword and Hylian Shield and put them on. He then walked down the stairs to where Satoko was waiting for him. She looked very surprised at how Link looked.
"Link," Satoko started, "What are you doing with that sword and shield?"
"I think that it would be best that I carry it around with me today," Link replied, "If it is a festival then there will be a lot of people there and you never know who might do what."
"Link," Satoko replied, "There will be security there watching for things like that and if you show up with a sword and shield they will think that you are there to cause trouble and you will get in trouble."
"How about this," Link started, "I will carry them to a certain point and if it seems to me like something is amiss then I will go get them."
"Sounds fine," Satoko replied.
They all got started making breakfast and Link noticed that Rika was not there yet.
"Satoko," Link began, "Where is Rika?"
"She is probably getting herself ready for the dance that she has to do at the shrine," Satoko answered.
Link nodded as they finished breakfast and Satoko went to get Rika. When Rika came into the room Link was surprised. Rika was wearing an outfit where the top looked like a whit kimono and the bottom was red. On her feet she had sandals on.
"Wow Rika," Link stated, "You look great."
"Thanks," Rika replied as she went up to get something to eat. They all ate breakfast rather quickly and then headed out. The sun was out in the sky but not too much so it was still morning. When they passed by the shrine that was in Link's dream Link walked over to a tree that had some bushes by it and placed the Master Sword and Hylian Shield in the bushes in such a way that they would not be seen. He then went to catch up to Rika and Satoko. They continued walking into town. When they got to the spot where Mion said that they would be meeting everyone else was there.
"Morning," Satoko greeted.
"Morning," Link greeted.
"Morning," Rika greeted.
After Rika showed herself the looks of amazement could be seen on everyone's faces.
"You look great," Keiichi complimented.
"That outfit looks really nice on you," Mion complimented.
"You look so cute," Rena stated, "I'm going to take you home."
For a moment they all had to prevent Rena from taking off with Rika but after they got her calmed down they all headed out to play different types of games. The first thing that they did was an eating contest at a stand that sold very hot food. Link could not believe that he would be able to taste anything again after eating as much of that food as he did. They then went to play a game where they had to shoot at prizes with a toy gun. When it came to Link's turn he lined up the barrel with a little teddy bear and pulled the trigger. The cork shot out and hit the teddy bear knocking it over.
"Great shot," Keiichi stated.
"Thanks," Link replied, "Here Satoko, this is for you."
"Thanks," Satoko answered as she was handed the teddy bear.
They continued going around the stalls competing in various types of games. It was not long before the found it getting late and they all headed in the direction of where the shrine dance was going to be held. Link watched as Rika appeared before the crowd and a man wearing a mask started to pound a drum and Rika who was holding some kind of tool started her dance. She waved the tool around as the man with the mask beat the drum. Eventually she walked up to an altar where a bunch of cotton had been placed and she used the tool to seemingly cut through the cotton. After that the drummer stopped and everyone applauded and got into lines to be handed a small ball of cotton to drift down the river. Link got his ball of cotton and walked to where everyone else was waiting for him and then he imitated what they did and placed the ball of cotton into the river and clasped his hands together and closed his eyes for a short period of time and then that was it.
"What are we going to do now," Link asked.
"Let's take a walk," Mion replied, "That okay with everyone."
"No problem," Keiichi answered, "Where are we going?"
"Around," Mion answered.
Everyone started walking with Mion in front. Link followed them as they started up the path that would take them to the path that he took with Rika and Satoko. It was rather dark and the wind was blowing a little bit. It was a little cool. Link was not sure how long they had been walking when he notice that they were passing the shrine. As soon as Link passes it the Triforce on his hand started to resonate so strongly that his hand was visibly shaking. Link stopped in his tracks and Satoko bumped into him from behind.
"What's going on Link," she asked.
Link without answering her started to walk over to where he had placed the Master Sword and Hylian Shield. He picked them up and put them on. Before he knew what he was doing he started to head in the direction of the shrine. The Triforce was resonating so strongly that Link knew why the Triforce of Courage was reacting so strongly.
"Link where are you going," Satoko called out.
Everyone else stopped and went to where Satoko was and when they saw what Link was doing they were all surprised.
"Link," Rena called, "What are you doing?"
The others watched as Link approached the shrine and took out the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield.
"Link stop it," Mion shouted, "This is a place where we are not supposed to go."
Link soon found himself standing in front of the door and looking at the padlock. The Triforce on his hand was resonating so strongly that his hand was shaking involuntarily. Found you Gannondorf, Link thought. He then raised the Sword and struck the lock which came off immediately.
"Link stop it," Rena called as the others ran in his direction.
"Stand back," Link shouted at them.
Suddenly the shrine door flew off. There was a crackling sound and then suddenly a purplish light appeared and flew at Link with lightning speed. Link was able to swing his sword to block it but the force at which it was coming at him made him lose his balance and he fell backwards. It was not long after this that they could hear the sound coming again from inside the shrine. Link quickly got up and readied his shield. Suddenly a man could be seen flying through the roof of the shrine. The man was wearing black armor and a cape that was as red as blood and had red hair and a beard and his eyes held an evil stare. The man took a look at the group and let out an evil laugh. He then turned his attention to Link.
"Long time no see," the man in black armor glared at Link.
"Gannondorf," Link replied.
