A/N Thanks to those who gave nice reviews.


A small crowd of about twenty people sat in the battle hall. They were waiting for the rules of the next part of the tournament which would take place the next day.

Ruto who was closely followed by Mido as they ran into the roomslumped onto the front bench.

At the far end of the room sitting in a shadowy corner Alfos was sat with his cloak pulled tightly around him.

Link was dragging Saria through the market. Saria kept stopping to look at most of the stalls so it was slowing them down. Saria managed to lose Link and walked over to one stall that stood out from the rest. It was neatly decorated with shining beads hanging down from its roof. On the actual stall there were many pieces of sparkling jewellery. Necklaces, bracelets and other little things glimmered in the sunlight. But there was one thing that caught Saria's eyes. It was a bright golden oval shaped locket with a golden chain to match, it seemed to call out to her soul.However it also had a lovely price of 250 rupees.

Link had finally spotted Saria by the jewellery stall. Link crept up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He noticed she was looking at a bright golden locket which stood out to the customer. Link took a glance at the price and knew why Saria looked so sad.

Saria turned around and apologized for making him wait for her. She wriggled out of his arms and headed for the castle.

"I wonder what the island will be like." Saria said to Link but then she realised Link wasn't following her. She looked back to see a flustered Link running along the path.

"Sorry about that Sar Iuh got knocked over by err that old man who wears a blue cloak and has a long grey beard."

Saria thought that was unbelievable.

"That old guy knocked you over? He looks like he can't even stand properly let alone push anyone over."

Link pushed the subject aside and the two entered the castle to go into the hall.

King Harkinian strode into the hall to explain about the challenge in person. He walked to the front of the room and stood on a bench so everyone could hear.

"This will be the hardest challenge of all. It will test your knowledge of monsters and how well you can work as a team. You see each contender may choose a partner and even if the other person is in the tournament you may still work together. People from outside the tournament may also come to the island if they are chosen to be someone's partner.

The King stopped at that and got off the bench to give everyone time to pick a partner.

Link immediately grabbed Saria making her fall against him accidentally.He caught her in his sturdy arms and they both got up to get a form from the King about what they would need for the island.

The King frowned as they approached him.

"I see you two were not late this time." His frown turned into a smile as the pair looked quite scared. "No need to look so worried I was only joking." The king chuckled as he handed each of them a form.

Ruto linked arms with Midowho willingly agreed to be her partner. Zelda and Darunia decided to team up since they didn't know anyone else.

Alfos stayed where he was not caring who he worked with for whoever it was wouldn't be needed because he thought his magic was the strongest of all.

Link and Saria sat closely together on the benches. Link had his arm around Saria's waist as she leaned back against him. Both of them were busily reading the rules.

1. You will have two days in which to reach the goal. The first team to the goal will earn 50 points if they are in the tournament.

2. All types of magic is allowed

3. All types of weapons are allowed.

4. You must only pack one flask of water. There will be stops throughout the island that will supply food and drinks for you.

5. No camping equipment is allowed. You must make your own bedding.

6. Special staff will always be about the island so if you feel you can't continue please blow on the provided whistles.

Link took a small silver whistle out of the packet and put it around his neck.

The king was now checking to see if everyone had a partner. He noticed Alfos all alone and asked one of his guards to be his partner. The guard went over and told Alfos about this. Alfos just grunted and continued to stare at the wall.

The King told everyone that was it for the day and they should come back tomorrow morning ready to board the boat for the island.

Saria, Link, Ruto and Mido headed back to the market for the afternoon.

Ruto pulled out a massive bag full of rupeesheading for the jewellery stall. Ruto had also seen the golden locket and was planning on buying it. She arrived at the stall and was shocked to see that the locket had been bought. Saria followed behind her and was also shocked to see it gone. Ruto was furious she had really wanted that locket so she could show how rich she was.

Saria thought that whoever bought it must be quite wealthy to effort such a thing. To calm herself down Ruto bought three silver necklaces and a sapphire ring. Ruto made sure Saria saw how many rupees she had by 'accidentally' dropping the rupees right in front of her face. Saria just walked off without a word.

Link was wandering about by the fountain, he saw Saria and ran to take her to sit by on the fountain wall.

"Sar you know when I said I got knocked down by some old guy?"

Saria nodded.

"Well that wasn't exactly the truth." As he said this Link took out a small carefully wrapped parcel.

"This is for being the best friend and girlfriend any one could ever ask for." Link beamed passing a confused Saria the package, she slowly unwrapped it to reveal…

"Oh Link how in Hyrule could youafford this?" Asked Saria as she held up the one and only golden locket.

"Well I saw you looking at it and then I saw the price and realised what's 250 rupees compared to you?"

Saria was speechless no one had ever bought her something so expensive as long as she could remember.

"I love it thank you so much." She smiled hugging Link tightly. Saria opened the locket and had a second surprise. There was a picture (yes I know they don't have cameras but so what.) of her and Link in the year they first met. They were sitting on the ledge near the patch of grass by the pond. The two had their arms round each other and Link was making a peace sign with his free hand.

Link explained how he had always carried pictures of his closest friends when he was on his adventures so he wouldn't forget them. But now he didn't need the one of him and Saria because he had the real thing.

Ruto and Mido were getting bored at looking at the stalls so they went to sit by the other two. Ruto gasped when she saw the locket around Saria's neck.

"How and where did you get that?" Ruto moaned.

"From the best boyfriend in Hyrule. Why, are you jealous Ruto?" Saria grinned making Ruto stumble over her words.

"Uh umm no." She gave Mido a glare that said "you had better buy me an even better present than that locket" look. Mido moved away in fear.

Soon the sun sank beneath the mountains and the stall owners shut up their stalls. Ruto and Mido left the market and decided to stay in Zora's Domain.

A cold breeze blew through the market blowing empty packets and cans. Link held Saria close to keep her warm. Neither of them really wanted to return to the forest that night the Kokiri would probably give them hell.

"Link do you know anywhere we can stay tonight?"

Link looked around the market the only place there was the Temple of Time. He didn't want to listen to Rauru yelling at the TV every ten minutes but Saria did look tired and it would be warmer than outside.

Link and Saria entered the temple to see Rauru laying on the couch eating biscuits enjoying yet another episode of Eastbeginners.

"Oh Shelly I knew you would be alright." Rauru sobbed into a tissue.

Rauru was quite happy to let them stay. He cleared a big mat and he said he wouldn't mind sleeping on the couch.

"Sleep well, tomorrow you will need all the strength you can get." Rauru whispered as he turned the TV down.


A/N Please review kindly.