Chapter two: Meetings
Malon walked down the sidewalks of Southtown, staring up at the large skyscrapers in awe.
It took a little while for Malon to get the hang of how traffic lights worked, but once she did, people would've thought she was just another person had it not been for her strange choice of fashion.
Malon was upset that there weren't any horses in sight, but she was still impressed with the technology that the future had.
Malon continued walking, still admiring her surroundings. However, she wasn't paying attention, and soon collided with a fast-moving object.
*WHAM!*
Malon soon found herself lying on the pavement, using one of her hands to prop herself up.
"Oooh, my head." Malon said as she placed her other hand on her head.
Malon looked at what, or who, she had collided with, and found herself staring at a young boy that looked no older than nineteen. He wore a black shirt with a blue jacket, and blue jeans with black shoes. He had blue gloves on his hands, and wore a headband. As soon as the boy saw whom he had ran into, his eyes sprang open.
(Author's note: Three guesses who this boy is, the first two don't count)
"Oh, man! I'm sorry!" The boy exclaimed as he rushed to Malon's side. "I was in such a hurry that I wasn't paying attention to where I was going!"
The boy helped Malon to her feet. Malon chuckled as she dusted herself off.
"It's quite alright." Malon said. "I wasn't really paying attention either. I was just being fascinated by these tall buildings here."
"Why? Are you new in town?" The boy asked.
Malon gave another chuckle. "You might say that."
"Well, again, I'm extremely sorry, ma'am." The boy said. "I'm just in such a hurry."
After the two said their farewells, the boy took off again, almost as if nothing happened. Malon watched the boy go as he vanished around a corner.
"Man, that boy has energy." Malon laughed. "I don't think I'd EVER have that much energy."
Malon continued her walk, paying more attention this time. After about two minutes, Malon felt her stomach starting to ache.
"I'm getting hungry." Malon said to herself. "I haven't had anything to eat since before I left Hyrule."
Malon looked ahead and saw two men standing outside of a building that had a sign that said 'café'. One man had spiked hair and wore nothing but a pair of shorts, a jacket and a headband. The second man wore a denim jacket, denim jeans, shoes and a red and white bandana that covered his hair. He also held a long, red staff in his hand.
"Maybe those two can recommend a place where I can get something to eat." Malon though as she walked towards the two men.
"Excuse me?" Malon asked. The two men looked at her, saddened expressions on their faces. Malon saw that they were upset. "Wait a minute. Why are you two to so upset?"
The first man looked at the second. "You think we should tell her?"
"Somehow, I don't think she's gonna drop this until we do." The second man replied.
"Well, you've got that right." Malon said as she folded her arms. "I can't STAND to see people upset."
"Well, miss." The first man said. "We need to get a team of four together so we can enter a certain tournament."
"What's so sad about that?" Malon asked. "Entering a tournament as a team sounds like fun."
"Well, my...Uh...'friend' here is being forced to enter the tournament." The first man said.
"How so?" Malon asked.
"A crime boss is holding my little sister hostage." The second man replied. "He said that unless I got a team, entered the tournament and found out everything I could about the man who's supposed to fight the winners, he'll kill her." Malon noticed a tear rolling down his face.
"Gosh! That's horrible!" Malon gasped.
"And that's not all." The first man said. "We still need two teammates, and to tell you the truth, we have no idea where to even start. The tournament even starts tomorrow."
"Well, I'd say you have one less person to recruit." Malon said, forgetting about her hunger completely. "Count me in!"
Both men stared at Malon with wide eyes.
"You mean you'd join a pair of strangers you've known for only a couple minutes?" The second man asked.
"Hey, you two are entering to save an innocent girl. If there's one thing I hate the most, it's seeing people separated from their loved ones." Malon replied. "I'll do whatever I can to help."
"Can you fight?" The first man asked.
"I've sort of created a style of my own." Malon said sheepishly.
"Well then, you're in!" The second man stated.
"Great!" Malon said. "I'm Malon."
"The name's Billy Kane." The second man said.
"And I'm Joe Higashi." The first man said.
"Well then, should we look around for a fourth member?" Malon suggested.
"Billy and I have already decided that we'll have no hope getting anyone else in Southtown." Joe said. "We'll have to look elsewhere."
Suddenly, Billy's face lit up. "And I think I might just know where to look!"
"Where?" Joe and Malon asked simultaneously.
"Korea! We can go to Kim's dojo and recruit one of his students!" Billy stated.
"Hey, that might work!" Joe said. He then turned to Malon. "I hope you don't get motion sickness."
"No. Why?" Malon said.
"Because we're going to Korea!" Joe explained.
"Let's get to the airport!" Billy stated.
Several minutes of running later, the trio found themselves inside the Southtown Airport. Eventually, the group was standing at the counter, purchasing tickets. Billy was fishing through his pockets for money, with no luck. Malon stepped in front of Billy.
"Let me pay." Malon said as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a single Rupee. She showed it to the man behind the counter. "How much would this be worth?"
Joe and Billy stared at the Rupee with wide eyes as the man behind the counter took it, holding the same glare.
"They stopped making these is the twelfth century!" The man said. "This would be enough to pay for all three of you! And then some!"
(Author's note: I don't exactly know what time period Malon is from, so I'm kinda guessing completely here)
After the man gave Malon her change, which was still a decent amount, he handed the trio their tickets.
While the trio was walking down the corridor leading to the plane, Joe looked down at Malon.
"Malon, I have a feeling you're not from around here." Joe said. "Is there something you're not telling us?"
Malon sighed. "You guys probably aren't going to believe this, but I'm from the past. From a place called 'Hyrule'. I purposely came here through a time warp in the ocean."
"What's not to believe?" Billy asked. "You aren't the first one to travel through a time warp to come here."
"Yeah. In fact, six others have come before you." Joe added.
"Really?!" Malon asked, in total disbelief.
"Really." Billy said.
Soon, the trio stepped onto the plane. They made their way to a trio of seats and sat down: Billy at the window, Joe on the edge, and Malon in the middle.
Eventually, the plane took off, starting its journey towards Korea. After thirty minutes, Malon spoke up, not bothering to look up.
"Billy? Joe?" Malon asked.
"What is it, Malon?" Joe asked.
"You two aren't really friends, are you?" Malon asked. "Joe sounded a little uneasy calling Billy his friend."
"Well, that's true, Malon. We're actually enemies." Billy stated. "In fact, I work for the crime boss who kidnapped my sister, Lilly." Billy paused for a second. "Well, as soon as this is all over, he's gonna become my EX- boss."
"Then why are you two on the same team?" Malon asked.
"Because I date Billy's sister." Joe replied. "I care for her almost as much as Billy."
The rest of the flight went normally. Malon had explained to Billy and Joe about her life in Hyrule and why she left in the first place. Several hours later, the plane landed in Korea.
The trio stepped off the plane, and soon walked into the streets of Korea.
"Where is this 'dojo'?" Malon asked.
"It's not too far away." Joe replied. "Come on! This way!"
Joe led Billy and Malon for a twenty minute walk, until they left the city they landed in. Soon, they came across a building just outside of the city.
"Is that it?" Malon asked.
"That's it." Joe replied as he led his two team mates into the dojo.
The three fighters entered the dojo and walked over to a young boy talking to another boy.
"Excuse us, my boy?" Joe said. This got the boy's attention.
"May I help you?" The boy asked.
"We're looking for Kim Kaphwan." Joe said.
"Just a minute. I'll go get him." The boy said as he walked into another room.
About thirty seconds after the boy left, three figures came back into the room. The first figure was a black haired man dressed in a white training outfit. The second was a giant mountain of man carrying a small wrecking ball like it was nothing. The third was a young girl with white pants and a blue shirt that had a happy face on it. All three figures practically jumped in surprise when they saw the trio.
"Joe?!" Kim Kaphwan, the first man, said. "What're you doing here?!"
"More importantly," Chang Koehan, the giant, added. "What's Billy Kane doing with you?"
"It's a long story." Joe said.
"Well, what brings you here?" Kim asked. Then, he noticed Malon. "And who's the lovely lady with you?"
"The name's Malon." Malon said.
"Anyway, Joe, Malon and I are here to recruit one of your students for this year's tournament." Billy said.
"Hey, that's a great idea!" Kim said. "Which one are you thinking of?"
Joe walked over to Kim and whispered something in his ear. Kim's eyes widened.
"Are you sure about that?" Kim asked. "I don't know if you'd be able to handle him."
"Trust us, Kim." Billy said. "We discussed it on the plane."
"Well...Alright." Kim said before walking into the next room.
Several seconds later, Kim came back into the room, followed by a small midget. He more a white suit like Kim, and also wore shades. Although he wore a gray hat, Malon could tell that he was bald. On each of his hands, the man wore black gloves with claws attached to each finger.
"Yes, master Kim?" The midget asked.
"Malon," Kim said to Malon. "This is Choi Bounge." He then looked down at the midget. "Choi? Billy, Joe and Malon here are short one team member this year, and they want to recruit YOU."
Choi's eyes sprang open from behind his shades.
"Are you serious?!" Choi asked excitedly. "I can actually fight on a different team for a change?!"
"Of course." Joe replied. "We think Kim's trained you long enough."
Choi looked up at Chang. "As much as I'd like to join another team, I can't leave Chang. He and I are inseparable friends."
The large man simply laughed at his small friends remark. "Ah, don't worry about it, Choi! I think you should go with them."
"Are you sure?" Choi asked.
"Sure, I'm sure!" Chang laughed. "In fact, I envy you for getting to be recruited!"
"Well, in that case," Choi said as he look at Billy, Joe and Malon. "I'm in!"
"Great! Welcome aboard, Choi!" Billy said.
"Thanks for letting my team recruit him." Joe said to Kim.
"It's quite alright, Joe." Kim said. "Good luck in the tournament."
After Billy's team bid farewell to Kim and the others, the newly-completed team left the dojo and started walking away.
During the walk back to the airport, Choi spoke up.
"Just out of curiosity, why ARE we entering the tournament together?" Choi asked Billy and Joe. "You guys aren't exactly the best of friends."
"Geese betrayed Billy and is holding Lilly as a hostage." Joe explained. "He threatened that unless we found out everything we could about the man who's gonna fight the winners of this years KOF, she dies."
"Man! I can't believe Geese would go that far!" Choi said.
"Can we trust you to fight your best so we can find out about this man? It's Lilly's only hope." Billy said.
"Of course." Choi nodded. "At least this year I have something to fight for. For every single year, Kim says that we fight for 'justice'."
"Kim is SUCH a dork." Joe said.
"Tell me about it." Choi said. "Doesn't he realize that when it comes to KOF, the man who fights the winners is always evil, meaning that justice is impossible in the tournament?" He then looked up at Malon. "By the way, who might you be?"
Malon introduced herself and explained where she had came from. At first, Choi didn't believe, but Billy and Joe confirmed her story, so Choi believed her.
Hours passed. The team got back on the plane and took off for Japan. It wasn't as long a flight, so Malon and the others were off the plane earlier. By the time they stepped off the plane, it was almost suppertime.
Before going to register, the team decided to grab something to eat. They entered a nearby restaurant and quickly ate supper. Malon, having not eaten anything since before she left Hyrule, ate her supper quicker than any of the others.
After leaving the restaurant, Billy led the rest of the team towards the KOF building, which was a very large building. The team entered and walked over to the front desk, where a woman was sitting.
"We're here to enter the KOF tournament." Billy said.
"Please state your names and the team name you wish to enter." The woman said dully.
"Billy Kane, Joe Higashi, Malon and Choi Bounge." Billy explained. "The team name is the 'Rescuer Team'."
"Do you wish to pay cash or credit card?" The woman asked.
"We'll pay now." Malon said as she pulled out another Rupee and gave it to the woman. The woman stared at it with wide eyes before handing Malon back her change.
"Thank you. Uh...There's a hotel not to far away from here." The woman said as she handed Billy a slip of paper. "Just present that and you'll get in free. Just be sure that you'll all be here tomorrow morning at nine. That's when the tournament starts."
"Thank you, ma'am." Billy thanked as he led the team out of the building.
Soon, the Rescuer Team arrived at the hotel. After checking in, the hotel manager handed Billy a key.
"Your room is one the fourth floor. Room 403." The manager said.
"Thank you, sir." Billy said as he and the rest of the team went towards an elevator and went up.
A few hours later, Malon was lying on a bed in her part of the hotel room, looking up at the ceiling, using the bumps on the ceiling to make out shapes, like she had done a lot of nights in Hyrule using the stars.
"Well, this tournament starts tomorrow." Malon thought. "I hope I do well. I don't want to let Billy's sister down."
Malon got under the covers of her bed and rolled onto her side.
"I'd better get some sleep." Malon thought. "I have a feeling I'm going to need it."
With that, Malon closed her eyes, letting herself go to sleep.
To be continued...
Malon walked down the sidewalks of Southtown, staring up at the large skyscrapers in awe.
It took a little while for Malon to get the hang of how traffic lights worked, but once she did, people would've thought she was just another person had it not been for her strange choice of fashion.
Malon was upset that there weren't any horses in sight, but she was still impressed with the technology that the future had.
Malon continued walking, still admiring her surroundings. However, she wasn't paying attention, and soon collided with a fast-moving object.
*WHAM!*
Malon soon found herself lying on the pavement, using one of her hands to prop herself up.
"Oooh, my head." Malon said as she placed her other hand on her head.
Malon looked at what, or who, she had collided with, and found herself staring at a young boy that looked no older than nineteen. He wore a black shirt with a blue jacket, and blue jeans with black shoes. He had blue gloves on his hands, and wore a headband. As soon as the boy saw whom he had ran into, his eyes sprang open.
(Author's note: Three guesses who this boy is, the first two don't count)
"Oh, man! I'm sorry!" The boy exclaimed as he rushed to Malon's side. "I was in such a hurry that I wasn't paying attention to where I was going!"
The boy helped Malon to her feet. Malon chuckled as she dusted herself off.
"It's quite alright." Malon said. "I wasn't really paying attention either. I was just being fascinated by these tall buildings here."
"Why? Are you new in town?" The boy asked.
Malon gave another chuckle. "You might say that."
"Well, again, I'm extremely sorry, ma'am." The boy said. "I'm just in such a hurry."
After the two said their farewells, the boy took off again, almost as if nothing happened. Malon watched the boy go as he vanished around a corner.
"Man, that boy has energy." Malon laughed. "I don't think I'd EVER have that much energy."
Malon continued her walk, paying more attention this time. After about two minutes, Malon felt her stomach starting to ache.
"I'm getting hungry." Malon said to herself. "I haven't had anything to eat since before I left Hyrule."
Malon looked ahead and saw two men standing outside of a building that had a sign that said 'café'. One man had spiked hair and wore nothing but a pair of shorts, a jacket and a headband. The second man wore a denim jacket, denim jeans, shoes and a red and white bandana that covered his hair. He also held a long, red staff in his hand.
"Maybe those two can recommend a place where I can get something to eat." Malon though as she walked towards the two men.
"Excuse me?" Malon asked. The two men looked at her, saddened expressions on their faces. Malon saw that they were upset. "Wait a minute. Why are you two to so upset?"
The first man looked at the second. "You think we should tell her?"
"Somehow, I don't think she's gonna drop this until we do." The second man replied.
"Well, you've got that right." Malon said as she folded her arms. "I can't STAND to see people upset."
"Well, miss." The first man said. "We need to get a team of four together so we can enter a certain tournament."
"What's so sad about that?" Malon asked. "Entering a tournament as a team sounds like fun."
"Well, my...Uh...'friend' here is being forced to enter the tournament." The first man said.
"How so?" Malon asked.
"A crime boss is holding my little sister hostage." The second man replied. "He said that unless I got a team, entered the tournament and found out everything I could about the man who's supposed to fight the winners, he'll kill her." Malon noticed a tear rolling down his face.
"Gosh! That's horrible!" Malon gasped.
"And that's not all." The first man said. "We still need two teammates, and to tell you the truth, we have no idea where to even start. The tournament even starts tomorrow."
"Well, I'd say you have one less person to recruit." Malon said, forgetting about her hunger completely. "Count me in!"
Both men stared at Malon with wide eyes.
"You mean you'd join a pair of strangers you've known for only a couple minutes?" The second man asked.
"Hey, you two are entering to save an innocent girl. If there's one thing I hate the most, it's seeing people separated from their loved ones." Malon replied. "I'll do whatever I can to help."
"Can you fight?" The first man asked.
"I've sort of created a style of my own." Malon said sheepishly.
"Well then, you're in!" The second man stated.
"Great!" Malon said. "I'm Malon."
"The name's Billy Kane." The second man said.
"And I'm Joe Higashi." The first man said.
"Well then, should we look around for a fourth member?" Malon suggested.
"Billy and I have already decided that we'll have no hope getting anyone else in Southtown." Joe said. "We'll have to look elsewhere."
Suddenly, Billy's face lit up. "And I think I might just know where to look!"
"Where?" Joe and Malon asked simultaneously.
"Korea! We can go to Kim's dojo and recruit one of his students!" Billy stated.
"Hey, that might work!" Joe said. He then turned to Malon. "I hope you don't get motion sickness."
"No. Why?" Malon said.
"Because we're going to Korea!" Joe explained.
"Let's get to the airport!" Billy stated.
Several minutes of running later, the trio found themselves inside the Southtown Airport. Eventually, the group was standing at the counter, purchasing tickets. Billy was fishing through his pockets for money, with no luck. Malon stepped in front of Billy.
"Let me pay." Malon said as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a single Rupee. She showed it to the man behind the counter. "How much would this be worth?"
Joe and Billy stared at the Rupee with wide eyes as the man behind the counter took it, holding the same glare.
"They stopped making these is the twelfth century!" The man said. "This would be enough to pay for all three of you! And then some!"
(Author's note: I don't exactly know what time period Malon is from, so I'm kinda guessing completely here)
After the man gave Malon her change, which was still a decent amount, he handed the trio their tickets.
While the trio was walking down the corridor leading to the plane, Joe looked down at Malon.
"Malon, I have a feeling you're not from around here." Joe said. "Is there something you're not telling us?"
Malon sighed. "You guys probably aren't going to believe this, but I'm from the past. From a place called 'Hyrule'. I purposely came here through a time warp in the ocean."
"What's not to believe?" Billy asked. "You aren't the first one to travel through a time warp to come here."
"Yeah. In fact, six others have come before you." Joe added.
"Really?!" Malon asked, in total disbelief.
"Really." Billy said.
Soon, the trio stepped onto the plane. They made their way to a trio of seats and sat down: Billy at the window, Joe on the edge, and Malon in the middle.
Eventually, the plane took off, starting its journey towards Korea. After thirty minutes, Malon spoke up, not bothering to look up.
"Billy? Joe?" Malon asked.
"What is it, Malon?" Joe asked.
"You two aren't really friends, are you?" Malon asked. "Joe sounded a little uneasy calling Billy his friend."
"Well, that's true, Malon. We're actually enemies." Billy stated. "In fact, I work for the crime boss who kidnapped my sister, Lilly." Billy paused for a second. "Well, as soon as this is all over, he's gonna become my EX- boss."
"Then why are you two on the same team?" Malon asked.
"Because I date Billy's sister." Joe replied. "I care for her almost as much as Billy."
The rest of the flight went normally. Malon had explained to Billy and Joe about her life in Hyrule and why she left in the first place. Several hours later, the plane landed in Korea.
The trio stepped off the plane, and soon walked into the streets of Korea.
"Where is this 'dojo'?" Malon asked.
"It's not too far away." Joe replied. "Come on! This way!"
Joe led Billy and Malon for a twenty minute walk, until they left the city they landed in. Soon, they came across a building just outside of the city.
"Is that it?" Malon asked.
"That's it." Joe replied as he led his two team mates into the dojo.
The three fighters entered the dojo and walked over to a young boy talking to another boy.
"Excuse us, my boy?" Joe said. This got the boy's attention.
"May I help you?" The boy asked.
"We're looking for Kim Kaphwan." Joe said.
"Just a minute. I'll go get him." The boy said as he walked into another room.
About thirty seconds after the boy left, three figures came back into the room. The first figure was a black haired man dressed in a white training outfit. The second was a giant mountain of man carrying a small wrecking ball like it was nothing. The third was a young girl with white pants and a blue shirt that had a happy face on it. All three figures practically jumped in surprise when they saw the trio.
"Joe?!" Kim Kaphwan, the first man, said. "What're you doing here?!"
"More importantly," Chang Koehan, the giant, added. "What's Billy Kane doing with you?"
"It's a long story." Joe said.
"Well, what brings you here?" Kim asked. Then, he noticed Malon. "And who's the lovely lady with you?"
"The name's Malon." Malon said.
"Anyway, Joe, Malon and I are here to recruit one of your students for this year's tournament." Billy said.
"Hey, that's a great idea!" Kim said. "Which one are you thinking of?"
Joe walked over to Kim and whispered something in his ear. Kim's eyes widened.
"Are you sure about that?" Kim asked. "I don't know if you'd be able to handle him."
"Trust us, Kim." Billy said. "We discussed it on the plane."
"Well...Alright." Kim said before walking into the next room.
Several seconds later, Kim came back into the room, followed by a small midget. He more a white suit like Kim, and also wore shades. Although he wore a gray hat, Malon could tell that he was bald. On each of his hands, the man wore black gloves with claws attached to each finger.
"Yes, master Kim?" The midget asked.
"Malon," Kim said to Malon. "This is Choi Bounge." He then looked down at the midget. "Choi? Billy, Joe and Malon here are short one team member this year, and they want to recruit YOU."
Choi's eyes sprang open from behind his shades.
"Are you serious?!" Choi asked excitedly. "I can actually fight on a different team for a change?!"
"Of course." Joe replied. "We think Kim's trained you long enough."
Choi looked up at Chang. "As much as I'd like to join another team, I can't leave Chang. He and I are inseparable friends."
The large man simply laughed at his small friends remark. "Ah, don't worry about it, Choi! I think you should go with them."
"Are you sure?" Choi asked.
"Sure, I'm sure!" Chang laughed. "In fact, I envy you for getting to be recruited!"
"Well, in that case," Choi said as he look at Billy, Joe and Malon. "I'm in!"
"Great! Welcome aboard, Choi!" Billy said.
"Thanks for letting my team recruit him." Joe said to Kim.
"It's quite alright, Joe." Kim said. "Good luck in the tournament."
After Billy's team bid farewell to Kim and the others, the newly-completed team left the dojo and started walking away.
During the walk back to the airport, Choi spoke up.
"Just out of curiosity, why ARE we entering the tournament together?" Choi asked Billy and Joe. "You guys aren't exactly the best of friends."
"Geese betrayed Billy and is holding Lilly as a hostage." Joe explained. "He threatened that unless we found out everything we could about the man who's gonna fight the winners of this years KOF, she dies."
"Man! I can't believe Geese would go that far!" Choi said.
"Can we trust you to fight your best so we can find out about this man? It's Lilly's only hope." Billy said.
"Of course." Choi nodded. "At least this year I have something to fight for. For every single year, Kim says that we fight for 'justice'."
"Kim is SUCH a dork." Joe said.
"Tell me about it." Choi said. "Doesn't he realize that when it comes to KOF, the man who fights the winners is always evil, meaning that justice is impossible in the tournament?" He then looked up at Malon. "By the way, who might you be?"
Malon introduced herself and explained where she had came from. At first, Choi didn't believe, but Billy and Joe confirmed her story, so Choi believed her.
Hours passed. The team got back on the plane and took off for Japan. It wasn't as long a flight, so Malon and the others were off the plane earlier. By the time they stepped off the plane, it was almost suppertime.
Before going to register, the team decided to grab something to eat. They entered a nearby restaurant and quickly ate supper. Malon, having not eaten anything since before she left Hyrule, ate her supper quicker than any of the others.
After leaving the restaurant, Billy led the rest of the team towards the KOF building, which was a very large building. The team entered and walked over to the front desk, where a woman was sitting.
"We're here to enter the KOF tournament." Billy said.
"Please state your names and the team name you wish to enter." The woman said dully.
"Billy Kane, Joe Higashi, Malon and Choi Bounge." Billy explained. "The team name is the 'Rescuer Team'."
"Do you wish to pay cash or credit card?" The woman asked.
"We'll pay now." Malon said as she pulled out another Rupee and gave it to the woman. The woman stared at it with wide eyes before handing Malon back her change.
"Thank you. Uh...There's a hotel not to far away from here." The woman said as she handed Billy a slip of paper. "Just present that and you'll get in free. Just be sure that you'll all be here tomorrow morning at nine. That's when the tournament starts."
"Thank you, ma'am." Billy thanked as he led the team out of the building.
Soon, the Rescuer Team arrived at the hotel. After checking in, the hotel manager handed Billy a key.
"Your room is one the fourth floor. Room 403." The manager said.
"Thank you, sir." Billy said as he and the rest of the team went towards an elevator and went up.
A few hours later, Malon was lying on a bed in her part of the hotel room, looking up at the ceiling, using the bumps on the ceiling to make out shapes, like she had done a lot of nights in Hyrule using the stars.
"Well, this tournament starts tomorrow." Malon thought. "I hope I do well. I don't want to let Billy's sister down."
Malon got under the covers of her bed and rolled onto her side.
"I'd better get some sleep." Malon thought. "I have a feeling I'm going to need it."
With that, Malon closed her eyes, letting herself go to sleep.
To be continued...