Chapter 8:Dinner and an ancient riddle
"Attention!" A voice rang out. Everyone looked toward it and a Impa was standing in plain view. "Please make your way to the dinning room for our grand dinner." Then she left off into another room.
Everyone made there way into the dinning room. Mido had already meet up with Link and Nakoh. The three started to walk toward the crowd when Zelda pulled them inside.
"Whats wrong Zelda?" Link asked. "Nothing I just wanted to tell you guys theres special seats reserved for you. Daser will escort you." She replied obviously referring to the man right next to her and Saria. "What about you princess." Mido tried to charm her. "I'm being presented along with my father." Zelda said looking disturbed by Mido. "I'll see you guys there." Zelda smiled.
As she walked by she winked at Nakoh. "This way please." Daser told them actually being more relaxed than the other butlers or whatever they where. Saria had locked arms with Link. (Like on a prom date or something). While Mido and Nakoh where behind them.
They were seated near the head where the King would obviously sit. Saria and Link sat on one side and Nakoh and Mido sat on the other. There was a mixture between kids and adults though no kid was under 12 so they where mature enough to stay calm and stuff. The majority though went to the adults. (How many friends can a Princess have?)
When everyone was seated Daser started to ring a small bell to get their attention. "Ahem... I have the distinctive honor to present to you his Majesty and Princess of Hyrule." The doors opened and out came Zelda, her father, and Impa. Everyone started to clap. The King was highly respected he was the best ruler Hyrule ever had.
"I wonder who's that tall women with them." Nakoh muttered to himself aloud. Link heard and answered. "Its there body guard, Impa." Mido glared at Link quickly. He was so jealous that he knew the royal family so much.
The three made there way to the table. Zelda sat down next to Link and next to the head chair obviously for the King. "Tonight we have a very special ceremony. My daughter Zeldas Birthday and a surprise announcement. So without further delay... Lets eat." The King announced and sat down along with Impa as everyone slowly ate the delicious meal.
"Dad I want to introduce you to some friends of mine." Zelda smiled. "This is Nakoh." Zelda gestured toward him. "Mido, Saria, and The one who saved time as well as friends of these three, Link." Saria finished. Mido nearly choked on his drink. He couldn't believe the princess actually bought Links story, and thats why they where there for that matter. I mean what Link said was just to get out of trouble, it was too farfetched time travel was impossible. Was it?
While Mido tried to figure out what really happened the king had been talking to Link. "So young man your the great hero of time?" He asked more gentler to him than anyone else except Impa and Zelda, he was always nice but those three seemed to be special. Which was kind of odd since that was the first time they saw each other.
"Well.. I didn't do too much.." Link started to blush.
"Don't be silly Link. That was a hard task to do at hand, no ordinary man could of done that." Zelda butted in. "Yea Links always doing that kind of stuff." Nakoh added. "Right Mido." He nudged him which caught Mido off guard from thought. "Huh? What? Oh yea sure." He said having no idea what he agreed with. Link had blushed more as his best friend supported him.
"Its all in a days job." He sighed stretching acting all big. Saria kind of giggled. "Thats Link for ya." "So Link what do you plan to do now." Impa asked as she got an immediate response. "Rest!" He let out a loud sigh which made them laugh except Mido who was still thinking.
"So Zelda what is this surprise announcement?" Link asked. "I already told you. Where gonna have you tell everyone your adventure and how you beat Ganondorf." Not only was Link surprised, Mido was too.
"What!?" Link almost yelled. "I can't do that. Then everyone will be around where I live asking me about all the fights and I couldn't go anywhere without be trampled by a crowd." "Link its ok." Saria comforted him. "No one knows where you live. And these people are smart and sophisticated." "Yea Link shes right. Even I can go out in Hyrule and not be bothered too much by people. They don't suck up too much they treat me for me. And everyone would enjoy hearing it." Zelda ganged up with Saria.
"Huuuhh.. Ok I'll do it." Link let out a deep sigh worried the people of Hyrule would be like mindless fans around a celebrity, nothing stopping them. Mido was really shocked. He concluded in his mind (A/N: I know its amazing he has one.) it must be true about Link saving time. And after all of those insults, Mido didn't dare to say anything else.
Once the dinner was through everyone made there way into the Grand Ballroom leaving a huge pile of dishes for the cooks. Link and the others where accompanied by the King and Zelda.
Music started playing as soon as everyone was in and people started to waltz. Even the Kids Links age where waltzing (Utopia?). He could barley tell the difference between them because the height was only about a foot or a couple inches in difference.
"After the dance you'll be able to tell us all about your journey." The King told Link. He just nodded in reply. "Com'on on you guys I want to show you something." Zelda said excitingly then left with Link, Nakoh, Saria, and Mido.
The King sighed. "She growing up so fast." "Don't worry your majesty. Shes still young and theres plenty of time for you to spend time with her." Impa smiled knowing how the king must feel to loose his wife and his only daughter becoming a young women now. "I guess." The King turned to Impa. "Do you want to dance?" "Sure." She smiled and they walked out to the middle and waltzed.
"Where are we going Zelda?" Link asked following her up a short flight of stairs. "Remember that tapestry I told you about? Well I want to show it to you guys." Zelda replied back trying to remember herself which hallway it was in. "Oh that." Link thought back to when he heard about it. "What is it Link?" Nakoh asked. Saria and Mido where wondering the same thing. "It's a royal tapestry that tells kind of like a story between how good overcomes the evil that may be bestoned on us. Its somewhat of a riddle on how at the right moment the chosen one will be pushed to far and be enveloped in power to defeat evil. As well as it telling about the 4th spirit sister."
"Theres a fourth one?!" Mido almost yelled. "Yup." Zelda answered. He was obviously surprised to here this. Mido, being a Kokiri kid, had heard the story many times but never about a fourth one.
As they walked by lots of maids, butlers, soldiers/guards, and other people who where allowed to walk around with a tour Link, Nakoh, Saria, and Mido all noticed the marvelous paintings and sculptures in each hallway. They where well decorated and very artistic. "Whoa, Zelda your castle is sure nice." Saria complemented while looking in awe. "Thanks. It took awhile but it was worth it." Zelda replied.
"Here it is." She stopped suddenly surprising the rest. Link looked wide-eyed at it. It seemed at least 300 years old but still in pretty good condition. "The royal tapestry, cool." Nakoh said looking at the detailed pictures that where on it.
Everyone looked at it closely. "Zelda what is all this?" Saria asked pointing to what looked like simple scribble. "Oh that was the old Hyrulian language. It tells the story about Riva, the fourth spirit sister." "Could you tell us?" Mido begged.
Zelda explained the story at which some parts where real surprising than others. "Oh yea I forgot to tell you Link. Theres also a myth theres a second master sword hidden in this castle and this is part of it." She said pointing to the smallest scroll on the wall. "It reads
'In the old room full of history
There lies 4 statues made of gold
A secret one is near an old mystery
You are the answer that is told
Lift it to find the hidden stair well
At the bottom is a iron horde
One is you that will tell
There you will find the sword'
"That is puzzling." Link scratched his head. "We've looked everywhere but have never found it. Nearly all of our rooms have gold statues." Zelda told them. "Its never been found!" Nakoh stood wide-eyed. Zelda just shook her head. "How old is this stuff?" Saria asked. "Over 1000 years." She shrugged. They all stood in shock. It was in perfect condition for 1000 years. "We better head back." Link and the others took another look at the tapestry the followed Zelda back to the Ballroom.
The music in the Ballroom was so peaceful. They all stopped to listen as they saw everyone dancing. "Com'on." Zelda ran down the steps gesturing for them to follow her. They all followed.
The five went to a big table on the side of the huge room. It had bouquets of flowers with wine, punch, and various kinds of desserts with mints on the side. Waiters where lined up on the side ready to pour more drinks for people.
"So do you guys want any punch?" Zelda asked. "Sure." They all answered at the same time. She was reaching for a cup when Mido slipped in front of her. "Here let me." He smiled sucking up again.
He took the cup in one hand and the ladle in the other. Mido scooped up some punch still smiling at the princess. He started to pour punch in the cup then accidentally made the punch go on him and the table. Mido didn't noticed at first. Zelda stared at him wondering what the heck he was doing. Then he felt the wetness touching his skin and looked down. He stopped pouring and grabbed a napkin wiping up whatever he could. Mido was now blushing.
"Here let me get you a new suit." Zelda said feeling a bit pity for him knowing he was very embarrassed. "Kihas can you get Mido a new suit and get him cleaned up?" "Yes madam." The closest butler bowed. "This way." Kihas started going toward a door and Mido followed. "Sorry about that. He's kind of clumsy." Nakoh apologized. "So I've noticed. But I kinda feel sorry for him." She smiled.
A nice slow waltz song came on that caught Sarias attention. She turned to Link. "May I have this dance?" She curtsied while smiling. "Ughh... sure." Saria lead Link into the crowd. Unfortunately for him he had no idea how to dance.
Saria put his arm on her shoulder, placed her arm on his hip and held his hand. "Just follow my lead." Saria smiled cheerfully. Link nodded. They started slow then as Link caught on more as they went faster. Zelda and Nakoh watched them. "Man there good." Nakoh complemented. Zelda smirked "Com'on Nakoh lets dance." She lead him into the crowd as well. She had to do the same thing that Saria did with Link to Nakoh. Eventually he got the hang of it.
"Your doing good Link." Saria said while Link twirled her around. "Thanks. Though this is harder than I thought." "Isn't that Zelda and Nakoh?" "Yea looks like hes learning to dance as well." Link nearly laughed at the thought. "All are dances this hard?" Nakoh asked. "Not really. Your doing fine though Nakoh." Zelda reassured him with a wink. He blushed a little now know Zelda had a little crush on him.
30 minutes later a man wearing a long blue and white robe, with a small crown came up on the dance floor stage. Not many people noticed at first.
"Ahem. May I please have your attention." The guy spoke softly in the mike that was already on stage. "Please make your way to the auditorium." The man gestured the direction with his hand.
Everyone crowded in talking and chatting. Mido had just got a new outfit that he was getting to like. He caught up with the others quickly. "Hey Mido where'd you get the new threads?" Nakoh asked in a non sarcastic voice. "Kihas gave me a new pair in replace for my others.... And I'm sorry, Zelda, about what happened." Mido apologized.
"Hey Mido." Zelda put her hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it. Plenty of things like that have happened to everyone." Mido looked up. "Thanks." He smiled lightly. "Here this way." Zelda leaded them to a door getting off the subject about Mido. "Why are we going in this way?" Link asked. "Well whats gonna happen is my father will announce my birthday and I'll make a short speech, It wouldn't normally be this big but when someone turns 13 in the royal family its a big thing. Thats when they first become a teenager and have real responsibilities. Then I'll turn the mike over to you and all you have to do is tell about your adventure and how you saved us." Zelda explained making it sound simple for him even though it wasn't.
"What if I get stage fright?" "Com'on Link you won't." Saria encouraged him. Link sighed hoping he wasn't gonna embarrass himself.
"Saria, Nakoh, Mido you guys can sit in the front row right there. Where almost ready to start." "Thanks Zelda." Saria smiled. "Good Luck Link." Mido said with a smile. He was actually encouraging him.
Link couldn't believe but had more stuff to wonder about like what he was going to say. "So are you nervous?" Navi popped out. "Yea a little. What am I gonna say?" Link asked his fairy friend. "Take a deep breath and try an picture the room empty." "At this point I'll try anything." "Com'on Link we have to join my dad." Zelda interrupted the conversation, then they walked out onto the stage.
"Attention!" A voice rang out. Everyone looked toward it and a Impa was standing in plain view. "Please make your way to the dinning room for our grand dinner." Then she left off into another room.
Everyone made there way into the dinning room. Mido had already meet up with Link and Nakoh. The three started to walk toward the crowd when Zelda pulled them inside.
"Whats wrong Zelda?" Link asked. "Nothing I just wanted to tell you guys theres special seats reserved for you. Daser will escort you." She replied obviously referring to the man right next to her and Saria. "What about you princess." Mido tried to charm her. "I'm being presented along with my father." Zelda said looking disturbed by Mido. "I'll see you guys there." Zelda smiled.
As she walked by she winked at Nakoh. "This way please." Daser told them actually being more relaxed than the other butlers or whatever they where. Saria had locked arms with Link. (Like on a prom date or something). While Mido and Nakoh where behind them.
They were seated near the head where the King would obviously sit. Saria and Link sat on one side and Nakoh and Mido sat on the other. There was a mixture between kids and adults though no kid was under 12 so they where mature enough to stay calm and stuff. The majority though went to the adults. (How many friends can a Princess have?)
When everyone was seated Daser started to ring a small bell to get their attention. "Ahem... I have the distinctive honor to present to you his Majesty and Princess of Hyrule." The doors opened and out came Zelda, her father, and Impa. Everyone started to clap. The King was highly respected he was the best ruler Hyrule ever had.
"I wonder who's that tall women with them." Nakoh muttered to himself aloud. Link heard and answered. "Its there body guard, Impa." Mido glared at Link quickly. He was so jealous that he knew the royal family so much.
The three made there way to the table. Zelda sat down next to Link and next to the head chair obviously for the King. "Tonight we have a very special ceremony. My daughter Zeldas Birthday and a surprise announcement. So without further delay... Lets eat." The King announced and sat down along with Impa as everyone slowly ate the delicious meal.
"Dad I want to introduce you to some friends of mine." Zelda smiled. "This is Nakoh." Zelda gestured toward him. "Mido, Saria, and The one who saved time as well as friends of these three, Link." Saria finished. Mido nearly choked on his drink. He couldn't believe the princess actually bought Links story, and thats why they where there for that matter. I mean what Link said was just to get out of trouble, it was too farfetched time travel was impossible. Was it?
While Mido tried to figure out what really happened the king had been talking to Link. "So young man your the great hero of time?" He asked more gentler to him than anyone else except Impa and Zelda, he was always nice but those three seemed to be special. Which was kind of odd since that was the first time they saw each other.
"Well.. I didn't do too much.." Link started to blush.
"Don't be silly Link. That was a hard task to do at hand, no ordinary man could of done that." Zelda butted in. "Yea Links always doing that kind of stuff." Nakoh added. "Right Mido." He nudged him which caught Mido off guard from thought. "Huh? What? Oh yea sure." He said having no idea what he agreed with. Link had blushed more as his best friend supported him.
"Its all in a days job." He sighed stretching acting all big. Saria kind of giggled. "Thats Link for ya." "So Link what do you plan to do now." Impa asked as she got an immediate response. "Rest!" He let out a loud sigh which made them laugh except Mido who was still thinking.
"So Zelda what is this surprise announcement?" Link asked. "I already told you. Where gonna have you tell everyone your adventure and how you beat Ganondorf." Not only was Link surprised, Mido was too.
"What!?" Link almost yelled. "I can't do that. Then everyone will be around where I live asking me about all the fights and I couldn't go anywhere without be trampled by a crowd." "Link its ok." Saria comforted him. "No one knows where you live. And these people are smart and sophisticated." "Yea Link shes right. Even I can go out in Hyrule and not be bothered too much by people. They don't suck up too much they treat me for me. And everyone would enjoy hearing it." Zelda ganged up with Saria.
"Huuuhh.. Ok I'll do it." Link let out a deep sigh worried the people of Hyrule would be like mindless fans around a celebrity, nothing stopping them. Mido was really shocked. He concluded in his mind (A/N: I know its amazing he has one.) it must be true about Link saving time. And after all of those insults, Mido didn't dare to say anything else.
Once the dinner was through everyone made there way into the Grand Ballroom leaving a huge pile of dishes for the cooks. Link and the others where accompanied by the King and Zelda.
Music started playing as soon as everyone was in and people started to waltz. Even the Kids Links age where waltzing (Utopia?). He could barley tell the difference between them because the height was only about a foot or a couple inches in difference.
"After the dance you'll be able to tell us all about your journey." The King told Link. He just nodded in reply. "Com'on on you guys I want to show you something." Zelda said excitingly then left with Link, Nakoh, Saria, and Mido.
The King sighed. "She growing up so fast." "Don't worry your majesty. Shes still young and theres plenty of time for you to spend time with her." Impa smiled knowing how the king must feel to loose his wife and his only daughter becoming a young women now. "I guess." The King turned to Impa. "Do you want to dance?" "Sure." She smiled and they walked out to the middle and waltzed.
"Where are we going Zelda?" Link asked following her up a short flight of stairs. "Remember that tapestry I told you about? Well I want to show it to you guys." Zelda replied back trying to remember herself which hallway it was in. "Oh that." Link thought back to when he heard about it. "What is it Link?" Nakoh asked. Saria and Mido where wondering the same thing. "It's a royal tapestry that tells kind of like a story between how good overcomes the evil that may be bestoned on us. Its somewhat of a riddle on how at the right moment the chosen one will be pushed to far and be enveloped in power to defeat evil. As well as it telling about the 4th spirit sister."
"Theres a fourth one?!" Mido almost yelled. "Yup." Zelda answered. He was obviously surprised to here this. Mido, being a Kokiri kid, had heard the story many times but never about a fourth one.
As they walked by lots of maids, butlers, soldiers/guards, and other people who where allowed to walk around with a tour Link, Nakoh, Saria, and Mido all noticed the marvelous paintings and sculptures in each hallway. They where well decorated and very artistic. "Whoa, Zelda your castle is sure nice." Saria complemented while looking in awe. "Thanks. It took awhile but it was worth it." Zelda replied.
"Here it is." She stopped suddenly surprising the rest. Link looked wide-eyed at it. It seemed at least 300 years old but still in pretty good condition. "The royal tapestry, cool." Nakoh said looking at the detailed pictures that where on it.
Everyone looked at it closely. "Zelda what is all this?" Saria asked pointing to what looked like simple scribble. "Oh that was the old Hyrulian language. It tells the story about Riva, the fourth spirit sister." "Could you tell us?" Mido begged.
Zelda explained the story at which some parts where real surprising than others. "Oh yea I forgot to tell you Link. Theres also a myth theres a second master sword hidden in this castle and this is part of it." She said pointing to the smallest scroll on the wall. "It reads
'In the old room full of history
There lies 4 statues made of gold
A secret one is near an old mystery
You are the answer that is told
Lift it to find the hidden stair well
At the bottom is a iron horde
One is you that will tell
There you will find the sword'
"That is puzzling." Link scratched his head. "We've looked everywhere but have never found it. Nearly all of our rooms have gold statues." Zelda told them. "Its never been found!" Nakoh stood wide-eyed. Zelda just shook her head. "How old is this stuff?" Saria asked. "Over 1000 years." She shrugged. They all stood in shock. It was in perfect condition for 1000 years. "We better head back." Link and the others took another look at the tapestry the followed Zelda back to the Ballroom.
The music in the Ballroom was so peaceful. They all stopped to listen as they saw everyone dancing. "Com'on." Zelda ran down the steps gesturing for them to follow her. They all followed.
The five went to a big table on the side of the huge room. It had bouquets of flowers with wine, punch, and various kinds of desserts with mints on the side. Waiters where lined up on the side ready to pour more drinks for people.
"So do you guys want any punch?" Zelda asked. "Sure." They all answered at the same time. She was reaching for a cup when Mido slipped in front of her. "Here let me." He smiled sucking up again.
He took the cup in one hand and the ladle in the other. Mido scooped up some punch still smiling at the princess. He started to pour punch in the cup then accidentally made the punch go on him and the table. Mido didn't noticed at first. Zelda stared at him wondering what the heck he was doing. Then he felt the wetness touching his skin and looked down. He stopped pouring and grabbed a napkin wiping up whatever he could. Mido was now blushing.
"Here let me get you a new suit." Zelda said feeling a bit pity for him knowing he was very embarrassed. "Kihas can you get Mido a new suit and get him cleaned up?" "Yes madam." The closest butler bowed. "This way." Kihas started going toward a door and Mido followed. "Sorry about that. He's kind of clumsy." Nakoh apologized. "So I've noticed. But I kinda feel sorry for him." She smiled.
A nice slow waltz song came on that caught Sarias attention. She turned to Link. "May I have this dance?" She curtsied while smiling. "Ughh... sure." Saria lead Link into the crowd. Unfortunately for him he had no idea how to dance.
Saria put his arm on her shoulder, placed her arm on his hip and held his hand. "Just follow my lead." Saria smiled cheerfully. Link nodded. They started slow then as Link caught on more as they went faster. Zelda and Nakoh watched them. "Man there good." Nakoh complemented. Zelda smirked "Com'on Nakoh lets dance." She lead him into the crowd as well. She had to do the same thing that Saria did with Link to Nakoh. Eventually he got the hang of it.
"Your doing good Link." Saria said while Link twirled her around. "Thanks. Though this is harder than I thought." "Isn't that Zelda and Nakoh?" "Yea looks like hes learning to dance as well." Link nearly laughed at the thought. "All are dances this hard?" Nakoh asked. "Not really. Your doing fine though Nakoh." Zelda reassured him with a wink. He blushed a little now know Zelda had a little crush on him.
30 minutes later a man wearing a long blue and white robe, with a small crown came up on the dance floor stage. Not many people noticed at first.
"Ahem. May I please have your attention." The guy spoke softly in the mike that was already on stage. "Please make your way to the auditorium." The man gestured the direction with his hand.
Everyone crowded in talking and chatting. Mido had just got a new outfit that he was getting to like. He caught up with the others quickly. "Hey Mido where'd you get the new threads?" Nakoh asked in a non sarcastic voice. "Kihas gave me a new pair in replace for my others.... And I'm sorry, Zelda, about what happened." Mido apologized.
"Hey Mido." Zelda put her hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it. Plenty of things like that have happened to everyone." Mido looked up. "Thanks." He smiled lightly. "Here this way." Zelda leaded them to a door getting off the subject about Mido. "Why are we going in this way?" Link asked. "Well whats gonna happen is my father will announce my birthday and I'll make a short speech, It wouldn't normally be this big but when someone turns 13 in the royal family its a big thing. Thats when they first become a teenager and have real responsibilities. Then I'll turn the mike over to you and all you have to do is tell about your adventure and how you saved us." Zelda explained making it sound simple for him even though it wasn't.
"What if I get stage fright?" "Com'on Link you won't." Saria encouraged him. Link sighed hoping he wasn't gonna embarrass himself.
"Saria, Nakoh, Mido you guys can sit in the front row right there. Where almost ready to start." "Thanks Zelda." Saria smiled. "Good Luck Link." Mido said with a smile. He was actually encouraging him.
Link couldn't believe but had more stuff to wonder about like what he was going to say. "So are you nervous?" Navi popped out. "Yea a little. What am I gonna say?" Link asked his fairy friend. "Take a deep breath and try an picture the room empty." "At this point I'll try anything." "Com'on Link we have to join my dad." Zelda interrupted the conversation, then they walked out onto the stage.