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Chapter 9: Preparations
(Dianne's POV)
For the entire flight back to Skyloft, I planned out how I could get to Eldin without Link noticing, and maybe get another head start. But first, I need to be better equipped.
As I landed back in the plaza near the light tower, Link immediately took off in the direction of the goddess statue without saying a word to me. I took my chance, and ran up the steps towards the bazaar.
Going through the colorful tent, I made my way through the people towards the weapons counter. A short and skinny man came running up to me with a wide grin on his face, "Ah ha, welcome to my shop! I hope you'll take a look at a few of my objects."
I smiled politely at him, "Yes, I need a shield. Something small and light preferably." The shop keeper bounced with excitement, "I have just the thing in the back! Wait here!"
I just nodded my head as he flew away behind colorful curtains. Thinking to myself about what I might face ahead, I almost didn't hear the voice behind me, "Dianne? Dianne!"
Turning around I came face to face with Pipit, "What are you doing here?" He asked, "You know only knights can use these items?" I smiled at him, "Yeah, I just...want to be prepared for when I am a knight." I decided not to tell him the truth.
I grinned, his eyes twinkling above his freckles, "You always were an over-achiever. Hey where have you been anyway? I've been looking...for...you." He noticed the rips in your clothes where Ghirahim had cut me, "What have you been doin'?"
My mind raced through the ideas of what I could say to him. Pipit was astute. He wouldn't just buy anything, "I've been practicing my sword skills, and I caught my shirt on a few rocks. No biggie though."
Pipit didn't blink, "You're not really bruised up,... and that's quite the clean cut for a rock." You glanced at the rip in your shirt. It was a perfect rip. You were about to create another lie but the shop keeper returned, "Ah ha, here it is! My lightest and finest shield in stock. That would be 200 rupees." He said it very bluntly. I turned away from Pipit, and I was happy that I didn't have to lie to him again. "I'll take it." I dug in my small purse and gave 200 rupees to the keeper, who took them greedily.
"See you later all right?" As I punched Pipit's arm and walked away quickly leaving him very suspicious. I was prepared for anything Eldin had to dish out, but I wasn't prepared for the onslaught of lies I would continue to fabricate to Pipit.
Author's Note: okay, and stop so sorry for this being a short chapter, but I promise the next chapter is full of action as we'll be heading towards Eldin Volcano. Be sure to review and if you like the story then either follow or favorite or do both
Next Time: Eldin Volcano