The Deku Princess' Adventure

Chapter 3: A Day In Clocktown

The Princess had been travelling for only half an hour until she reached the southern gate of the well-known Clocktown. She was looking forward to this adventure-in-a-town ever since she left her home. A simple "hi" to the guard allowed her in. She walked into the town and was shocked at all of the amazing shops, peoples and buildings. Ever since the Evil Moon disappeared, Clocktown had also expanded its territory. Every segment of town was now at least five times as big and full of the aura of a busy city. She heard voices in various crowds.

Voice: "I can't wait for the festival!"

Other voice: "Dude, did you get a mask this year?'

Third voice: "I heard there was going to be a parade this year!"

The Deku Princess was alert and excited to figure out what this festival was. She went up to a shop and asked the owner what about this festival.

Princess: "Hey, I'm not from around here. Would you mind telling me about this 'festival'?"

At first, the figure was silent. After a short silence, he raised his head. His long blue hair fell away from his face. He looked at the Princess and said softly-

Man: "Well, my dear, in Clocktown, we have this fair called the Festival of Time. It is a time to learn of Temina's history and bask in its wonders. It is customary to wear a mask of some sort, since it is in our people's history. Lucky for you, I happen to sell random knick-knacks, masks included."

The Princess gazed in awe as the man pulled out a chest of masks, each one seeming to stare back at the Princess. She spotted a small green mask, just the size of her face, making the face of a smiling human girl.

Princess: "How much for this one?"

Man: "100 rupees, my dear."

Princess: "Oh…darn, I don't have that kind of money."

Man: "Tell you what. I won't charge money…In exchange for a little help."

Princess: "Hmm?"

Man: "The mask I was going to wear this year was an old mask from the days of my wedding. It was stolen from me, and the thief retreated to the city waterways. You seem to be an adventurer, am I correct?"

Princess: "You are."

Man: "If you come with me to find the thief and help me catch him, I'll let you keep the mask."

Princess: "It's a deal! When do we search for him?"

Man: "Whenever you're ready."

Princess: "I'm ready now if you are. Call me…uh…"

Man: "Hmm?"

Princess: "Uh…just call me…uh…well, see, I've always called princess where I come from. You see, I'm Deku royalty and-

Man: "Oh my, a princess in my shop! What a thrill! I'm excited to work with you, Princess."

Princess: "Oh, thank you! What may I call you?"

The kind man turned his back to grab a sword and some supplies.

Man: "You may call me Kafe."

Princess: "Okay, Mr. Kafe! Thanks again for this."

Kafe: "My pleasure, Princess".

The two set off to the waterway to search for the thief, ready for an exciting adventure.