To the Temple of Seasons
(Tangled: The Series - Opening Intro by Disney Channel Central on YouTube)
(Third-Person POV)
*Today, Link & Elina were performing on stage with Din, Rishu, Mel, & Rom. Jovan & the guitarist were playing th e music*
Elina:*off-screen* After traveling with the troupe for two weeks, helping out wherever we could, Link & I ending up as members of the troupe. The Troupe Leader came to us the first morning we stayed with them . . .
(Flashback - 2 weeks ago - Elina's POV)
Jovan: Link, Elina, how would you two like to be in the act?
Link & Elina: What!?
Link: But we're not trained, we can't do anything.
Jovan: From what I've seen, *he looked at Link* you're nimble and have good reflexes. *then turned to me* You're graceful and from what I heard this morning, you've got a beautiful singing voice. *then at both of us* And you're both handsome children, folks will like that.
*I blushed at the complement & Link looked a little weirded out*
Link: Th - Thanks . . . I think . . .
*He then looked at us with sparkles in his eyes*
Jovan: It'd be a big help if you joined us, even for a day or two.
Elina:*off-screen* So we did it to repay them for our food and lodging.
*The next day, Link performed a trick for a crowd using his sword & a ladder. It was then my turn. I stepped on to the stage & sang a song Grandmother taught me*
*Elina singing*
Westering home with a song in the air
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
Tell me of lands of the Orient gay
Speak of the riches that come from Cathay
Ah but it's grand to be woken at day
And find yourself nearer to Islay
Westering home with a song in the air
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
Where are the folk like the folk of the west
Canty and couthy and kindly, the best
There I would hie me and there I would rest
At home with my own folk in Islay
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
Dreaming of riches that come from Cathay
Ah but it's grand to be woken at day
And find myself nearer to Islay
Westering home with a song in the air
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
Westering home with a song in the air
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
Westering home with a song in the air
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
Westering home with a song in the air
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
Westering home with a song in the air
Light in the eye and its good by to care
Laughter o' love and a welcoming there
Isle of my heart, my own land
*The crowd went wild as I finished singing. I quickly bowed & hurried off the stage*
Elina:*off-screen* We only intended to do it once, but . . .
(Present Time - Elina's POV)
*After our performance today, the Boss called us to discuss something*
Jovan: Link, here's a new trick for tomorrow's show. And Elina, here's a new song I need to memorize by tomorrow *Link looked frustrated & I felt a little nervous about this* You two don't wanna quit yet, do you? *he came up to us with a lit cigarette* Stay with us and you'll get food, lodging, and salary!
*Din then came up to us, looking angry*
Din: Boss! You can't bully people into doing what you want them to! Link and Elina's dream is to be a Knight.
*I was about to tell Din about my real goal, but Link spoke before I could speak*
Link: Don't worry about us. I'm enjoying this. I think I'll stay! *he looked at me* Elina?
Elina: Uh . . . Me to . . . I guess . . .
Jovan: That's great! Now let's practice these right away!
Rishu: YAAY! Link and Elina are gonna be one of us!
*He went off with Jovan with Rishu behind them. I was a little unsure about what Din just said about my dream as I went after them*
Elina:*in her mind* I thought my dream was to become an herbalist, but now . . . I don't know anymore.
Elina:*off-screen* The troupe members were Boss Jovan, guitarist Parot, and twin sisters Mel and Rom. The boss's son, Rishu was still learning. Of course, Din was their star and Impa's food and care kept everyone strong and healthy.
*That night, we sat down around a fire for dinner*
Impa: Huh? You two don't have a Mother?
Link: Well, we have a Grandma.
Elina: Our Mother died when we were small.
Impa: You poor things! *she then pulled both of us into a crushing hug* From today on, think of me as your Mother.
Elina:*off-screen* They're all good people.
*The next day, Link performed a different trick with his sword & the ladder*
Elina:*in her mind* If Grandfather found out how Link was using the sword he gave him, I bet he would be furious.
*Din was next. She danced a beautiful dance*
Parot: It's the most amazing thing I've ever seen!
Link: Yup.
Elina: Breathtaking.
*That night, I was laying in the wagon with the girls. Link was sleeping outside with the boys*
Elina:*in her mind* Being a traveling performer is kinda fun. But . . . Is it really what I want to do with my life?
(Dream)
?:*off-screen* Elina . . . Elina!
*I opened my eyes to see Grandfather standing over me*
Grandfather: How long are you and your brother going to stay here lazing around!?
Elina: Grandfather!?
Grandfather: You're supposed to be training to be Knight!
Elina: I know! I know! A lot has happened these few weeks. But . . . *I then gathered my courage to say something I hoped I wouldn't regret* Maybe I'm not really meant to be a Knight.
Grandfather: You say that, but I know you're just making excuses for Link, who just wants to get together with that girl, Din! *I knew I couldn't deny that* YOU FOOL!
(Reality)
Elina: I - I'm sorry! I'll work harder!
*I then woke up with a jolt & looked around. I sighed in relief, realizing it was just a dream*
*The next morning, Link & I rode with Din & Rishu in an extra wagon*
Rishu: Wagon rolling! Where're we heading again?
Jovan: Natzu Prairie! It's a bit of a trek.
Din: On the way to Natzu Prairie, we'll pass the Temple of Seasons. It's such a magical place.
Link: Is that your hometown?
Din: No. Not really.
Elina:*in her mind* The boss said that Din was new to the troupe. I wonder what she was doing before that?
Din: I love nature. I love this land. I try to express that beauty through my dancing. Each gesture I make has a meaning. The first represents the bounty of the earth. The second is the passage of time. Then the kiss of sun and the touch of the rain. Next comes the gifts of warmth, and the people, and the wind, and finally the blessings of the seasons. I love the seasons. But more than anything, I love to dance.
Link: Gee. You know exactly what you want to do, Din. I'm jealous.
Elina: Me too. Neither of us really know what we want from our life.
Din: It may be right in front of you, but you're so busy searching that you can't see it.
Rishu: Look! The Temple of Seasons!
*The temple was a a square shaped building with four towers*
Link: Wow! It looks like a castle!
Jovan: All right. Let's camp here tonight.
Impa: Elin, you and Link go get some firewood!
Elina: Yes!
*After dinner, Link was spinning a dish on the end of his sword & I was fixing my bow. Just then, Rishu came up to us*
Rishu: Hey, Link! You're good with swords, right? Will you teach me?
Link: Teach you, Rishu? Why do you want to learn how to se a sword?
Rishu: Cuz I'm tired of practicing and never getting any better! Maybe I'm more suited to being a swordsman than a dish spinner! *we were both surprised. he sounded just like us* C'mon, teach me!
*Link started to walk away. I went after him*
Link: No!
Rishu: Why not?
Link: I'm not good enough myself to teach you.
Rishu: You big liar! You're just being selfish!
*We walked a few meters away. Link took out his sword & then started swinging like crazy*
Link: That jerk! I can't let him beat me!
Elina:*in her mind* He must be thinking about that boy in the armor*
*He thrust his sword. Then he did a big slice. Just then, we saw Impa & Din standing behind one of the towers*
Elina:*in her mind* Is that Din and Impa. They look serious. I wonder what's wrong.
Impa: Din, it's time for you to leave the troupe.
*We were shocked by what we just heard. We ran up to them*
Link & Elina: Leave!
Din: Link! Elina!
Link: Do you have to go? Why? If Din leaves the troupe, it'll make everyone sad.
Elina:*in her mind* And I know Link will be the saddest of all.
Din: Link, Elina, there is something I must do.
*I could almost hear Link's heart pounding*
Link: Wh . . . What is it? Something more important than dancing?
Din: Yes. In a way, it is. *we were both surprised* Follow me.
*She led us into one of the temple towers*
Elina:*in her mind* Why is she leading us into the temple tower?
*Din stepped into a circle in the center of a room in the tower
Din: Link, Elina, watch closely.
Elina:*in her mind* This isn't what she's like when she dances. What's happening?
*She then began to glow white*
Westering Home - Celtic Women