A/N thanks for the reviews I'll try and describe more when they reach the tournament which will start in this chapter.
The redead flaming stalfos moved slowly through the bushes into the village. It knew that the tournament started the next day and Link was one of the first to be in the battle hall.
"I must try and stop that boy from going to the first event. He seems to care a lot for that girl, hmm maybe if she became ill he would not be so eager to leave."
The stalfos crept into the small patch of light green grass near Link's house by the wall with a fence on top. It began to whisper a spell as it used a bony finger to point a Saria.
"Just fora dayyou shall have a terrible cold from this moment until sunset tomorrow." The stalfos then vanished in a faint cloud of black smoke.
"So then I'll give 'em a quick stab with my sword and they'll be no more." Link had been explaining his battle plan. Suddenly Saria had a coughing fit.
"You ok there Sar? Link asked worriedly.
"I think I had better go to bed." She replied. "I'll see you before the match tomorrow."
Link stood watching as Saria went inside her small tree stump shaped house.
"That was odd. How could Saria just start coughing like that? It doesn't make sense."
Link climbed up his wooden ladder and entered his tree house.
The sun rose behind the trees of the Lost Woods as tiny fairies sailed on the cool morning breeze. All the forest was silent except for the trickling waterfall gently sliding down the side of a wall into the little pond by the shop with the red roof.
Link had got up early so he could get to the castle early. The tournament was to take place in Hyrule castle's new battle hall. Link couldn't wait to see it. He picked up his sword and shield and made his way out.
"I hope Saria's feeling better." He thought to himself.
Link carefully climbed down his ladder and walked over to Saria's house.
"Morning Sar how you feeling?"
Link was answered with a series of coughing by Saria who was still in bed.
"Not too good. I've been coughing all night." Saria quietly replied.
Link came over to the bed and placed a hand on her forehead.
"You're burning up hang on I'll get a cold cloth."
Link placed his sword and shield on the floor and found a cloth in a cupboard by the wall. He ran it under the tap and took it over to Saria.
"This should bring that temperature down." He said as he placed the cloth on her forehead.
"Thanks Link." She smiled weakly.
Link looked really worried he didn't want to leave Saria alone in this condition.
"Maybe I better stay with you today Sar you don't look so good."
"Don't be stupid Link I'll be fine. Besides you've got your first match today and I'd feel even worse if you missed it because of me."
Link thought about this then he had an idea.
"I'll be back in a second."
Link ran out of the house dashing into Mido's.
As usual Mido was sitting by his big round table acting like he knew what he was doing.He looked up when he saw Link who ran up to him.
"Mido could you do me a favour?"
Mido sniggered. "Me do you a favour? Hah as if I would."
"It's more for Saria than me." Link added.
Mido stopped sniggering.
"Oh well ok what is it?"
"Will you keep an eye on her until I get back from the castle she isn't very well and I don't want to leave her there all alone."
"Ok I could do that I'll go over soon."
Link smiled and made his way back to get his weapons.
He told Saria that Mido would be over soon.
"Good luck Link make sure you win."
"I'll win just for you." Link grinned picking up his weapons. Hesaid one last good bye and left in a sparkle of yellow light for the Temple of Time.
The market was alive with sounds as Link arrived in the busy town square. All of the stalls were packed full of noisy shoppers buying their snacks ready for the first matches. The Happy Mask shop was crammed with little children looking for the newest mask. The Bazaar was full of people looking for the latest arrows and shields. Next door the Potion shop had many customers after the newly discovered pink potion. The pink potion increased the user's strength and speed for a short time. Link pushed his way into the Potion shop to get a closer look.
"Excuse me ma'am how much is the pink potion?" Link asked a tall thin woman wearing a white shirt covered by a green coat.
"That would be 200 rupees." she answered.
Link thought it was a bit expensive but decided to get one bottle to keep for later.
He found his way through the crowds and up to the castle paths.
On the white dustylane Link noticed other people who must be entering the tournament. The big black metal gates had been opened specially for the day allowing anyone through. As Link came to the corner of the long path the great castle came into view. Its white washed walls and dark green roofs sparkled in the sunlight.
Inside the castle the guests were led to the great battle hall. As soon as Link set foot in the room he was speechless. The room had huge cream marble walls. On these walls shining pictures of each location in Hyrule were shown. The peaceful green forest, the rumbling Death mountain, the sparkling blue Lake Hylia, the small village of Kakoriko and the yellow sands of the desert. These pictures each had a sparkling sage medallion above them. Each picture was a stain glass window so all the different colours shone through onto the floor creating a magical rainbow effect. In the centre of the hall a large rough floor had been made for the tournament.
One of the footmen stood at the front of the hall.
"Welcome to the annual national tournament. As most of you know this tournament is held every year in a different country, this year Hyrule is lucky to have this honour. In each battle only magical attacks are allowed. The first person to fall out of the red lines or to get badly hurt will lose. The person who wins shall receive 20 points. If you do lose you will not be out of the tournament you simply will not receive any points.
Link looked around at all the other people. There were so many different colours and faces. Ashe looked around his eyes landed on a figure wearing a dull purple cloak. Its face was hidden due to the hood shading it. Link thought the figure looked like a powerful magician that had been studying magic for a good many years. Thenhe came out of his daze and realised he couldn't use his sword. He searched through his weapons and pulled out Farore's wind, Din's fire and Nayru's love he hoped they would be enough along with his courage power.
The footman began to read out the first people that would be in the square.
"Darunia of the Gorons shall be fighting Link of the Kokiri."
Link was surprised to see Darunia at the tournament since Darunia was quite a shy person.
Link stepped into the square followed by Darunia.
"Good luck Brother." Darunia said sportsman like.
"Good luck to you too." Link replied.
There were two battle squares so the footman called another two names.
"Ruto of the Zora shall battle Alfos Red the magician."
The purple cloaked figure slowly rose and made its way to the second square followed by a worried looking Ruto.
Link and Darunia's match had just started.
"POWER OF FIRE!"
A blast of flames shot at Link who rolled out of the way. Darunia shot a series of fireballs at Link who ducked and dived.
"DINS FIRE!"
A flaming circle of fire swept through the square. Link looked up and saw that Darunia was unaffected by fire. Darunia began shooting fire balls again. As Link was moving he noticed how slow the goron was, this gave him an idea. Link cast Farore's wind in all four corners of the square. Darunia had no idea what Link was doing so he shot more fire bolts right for Link.
"FARORE'S WIND!"
Link warped to the next corner. Darunia turned and carried on shooting. Link warped again and then again each time getting faster and faster and faster, Darunia was spinning around trying to keep his eyes on the whirling blur that was Link but it was no good the goron became dizzy. Darunia span around in a circle, Link noticed this and took his chance.
"POWER OF COURAGE!"
The mighty blast knocked Darunia to the ground causing the hall to shake.. The footman ran onto the arena.
"The winner is Link!" He yelled.
The crowds began to cheer. Link walked up to the footman.
"Could you tell me when and who I am battling next?"
"Yes your next battle is the day after tomorrow and you shall be against Alfos Red who I believe has just beaten the Zora princess."
Link looked over to the other battle square and saw Ruto being helped off to the benches for a rest. Alfos had vanished.
The footman noticed Link was wearingKokiri clothing.
"Ah I can also tell you that another Kokiri is here tomorrow."
Link knew who that was.
"Who is she against?"
"I think it's Ruto of the Zora."
Link was shocked and thought that would be a good battle.
As the sun was setting Link entered the forest he went straight to Saria's house.
"Hey Link." Saria smiled as she jumped up and hugged him.
"Sar you're better that's great. Link replied wrapping his arms around her.
"It was really strange I suddenly felt a lot better as the sun began to set. Did you win?" She asked brushing a stray strand of hair out of his eyes.
Link told Saria all about him and Darunia and about Alfos Red.
"Afos Red? That sounds familiar." Saria wondered.
"Oh yeah I forgot to say your first match is tomorrow."
"Do you know who against?" She asked.
"Ruto that's who." Link replied. " I know you'll beat her Sar."
"Yeah me too" Saria said though inside she wasn't so sure.
A/N well you know what I want.
