Chapter 4
Tensions has been high between the royal children. After the events with Sydonna from a month ago and the confession during The Goddess's Blessings holiday of Sydonna confessing her love to Jasper and it not going well, we carry on to Hyrule's Anniversary of being rebuilt.
There was a big festival within New Castle Town, many shops were doing something and even the schools were hosting some festivities. Each class had something fun for visitors from the other countries.
People were enjoying themselves, eating, playing games, competing in sports, etc.
Sydonna, Mina, Jasper and Tindu are walking around, if course Sydonna is completely ignoring Jasper as he tries to talk to her. Mina scoffs at her brother's attempts, for the longest she knew how her best friend felt and the way he went about rejecting her was not the way to go.
" Give it up Jasper, you're not going to get anywhere. I can't believe you were so oblivious about it, she gave you hints of her affection." Said Mina.
" I'm only 12 and noticed all that." Commented Tindu.
" How was I supposed to know, she's been following me since she was a little kid. I thought it was because she saw me as a big brother or something. Instead of hiding in the dark like you've always been you could have just told me straight away, like most of the other girls do," Said Jasper. Like most of the other girls, she thought. Did he really think she was that brave to confess something like that. She may have been brave when it came to fighting, but socially she was very shy and was only able to come out of her shell when around them.
" Why would I have to be like other girls, the reason I didn't say anything was because I didn't want to ruin what we had as friends and knew that you only saw me as a little sister. I didn't know how to tell you because of that. Love is not that easy, better yet being in love is even harder. Because you never know what the other person will say if you were to confess." She explained.
" This is getting really annoying. It doesn't matter!" People around them started looking in their direction because of the noise. " I rather has someone who's straightforward with me. You being shy doesn't help anything and the way you lashed out on those girls made it worse. I was afraid of you for bit when you bit that other kid during the ceremony, I just didn't show it. And after what happened last time with those girls, I don't know how else to see you."
Sydonna couldn't believe what she was hearing, he was scared of her. It's one thing to be mad at her for what she did, but being afraid was something she feared. They all can hear the whispers of the other people talking about what they heard. " Now see what you did Jasper, now everyone is going to look at her more in a negative light than before and it's going to make the Zoras look bad. She's just not any Zora, she's a shark species and they can be very protective and emotional when it comes to someone they care about. Let's go you two leave him to think about what he said." Mina turns around after she finishes and notices Sydonna walking further from them in the direction of the school.
" Tindu, where is she going?" Asked Mina . " She said she was going to the school and compete in the swimming competition for Zoras." Replied Tindu.
They left Jasper by himself and followed Sydonna.
There were so many booths and people in the area it was hard to walk. The smell of food was wafting through the air and making their mouths water, since they knew where to go they went to a few booths to buy some food. Stomachs filled and hands filled with bags of leftovers, they continued through the crowd towards the school.
The school was even more crowded with people, even though held up to 20,000 during the school days, it felt like more than 40,000 for the festival. They squeezed their way through until they got to the pool area meant specifically for the swim team. There she was arguing with a Zora, they walked up to them and Mina asked, " What's going on, that all eyes are on you once again?"
The Zora turned to Mina and explained. " Good afternoon your highness, I was just informing the young princess that she wasn't allowed to participate in any swimming competition. By her father and mother's orders." Mina looked confused by what he said. " What do you mean by that, Sydonna's an excellent swimmer," she replied.
" Her body tires out faster than normal Zora, since she is part human. These are the best the domain and the school has in swimming. And trying to keep up with them will be strenuous on her body. So please princess think about your well-being and just go sit and watch." The zora turned around back to the people who were signing up to compete.
Sydonna began walking away, even Mina and Tindu showing little annoyance. Being told they aren't capable of doing something always struck a nerve in their cords, but Sydonna wasn't going to let that stop her. She walked back to the other swimmers, stripped of her clothes until she was in nothing but the yellow underwear she uses as a swim suit. The older Zora was about to pull her away when she grabbed his hand and bent it far back until some bones started to crack. " You will not get in my way got it?" She said as she went to go take her place. Mina and Tindu walked to the bleachers to take a seat, some people started bursting through the doors into the swimming area. They were speaking loudly about Sydonna participating in the contest. " Boy with slates word gets around fast," said Mina.
They watched everyone take their seats and behind them came their parents and the champions. Of course Sidon, Kyra and Yunobo would have to sit it at the top, because of their height and size. When everyone was seated, the swim team coach had each of the swimmers take their places.
" This will be a fair race, any form of fowl play will end with dire consequences, the competition consists of a three rounds of a dive competition, five laps around and a ten lap race from end of the pool to the other. Winner will be given a trophy and their picture taken with the royals and champions of each region in the school hall of fame for this year. And a last minute addition our Zora Princess has decided to join us. Princess please be careful you know your limits. Good luck to you all."
The contestants went one at a time during the dive, each one graceful as they dived with barely making a splash. Sydonna had the third highest score, not being much of the diving type.
It was now the five lap race around.
" WoooooH! You can do it girl, I believe in you!" Sydonna put her hand to her face out of embarrassment from her mother's outburst.
" Mom!" She yelled back.
The crowd laughed, including Mina, Tindu and Jasper who found his way to them after the earlier commotion. Sydonna looked to the crowd, Zelda, Link, Paka and Riju seemed to be rooting her on, but her father looked not angry but worried.
" I'll be fine dad, you don't have to worry," she said to herself.
The race was about to begin and all the contestants took their places, whistle blown they all jumped into the water and swam at top speed. Sydonna wasn't surprised that she was left in last place, she hasn't been swimming like she wanted to for some time. But that wasn't going to stop her, she had to believe in herself, like everyone she loved was. That's one thing she took after her father was confidence and courage.
" Awe man she's falling so far behind," Said Tindu.
" I know, you think she'll be able to catch up?" Replied Mina.
" She has to, even though she hasn't been doing her regular laps, I believe she can. Hey Sy you can do it I believe in you!" Cheered Jasper.
Sydonna stopped during the third lap and looked to the stands, Jasper was cheering for her. Something she wasn't expecting. Than the others got up and started cheering along with him. A big smile grew on her face, the support increased her adrenaline and she sped up to the others ahead of her.
Everyone was awe at the speed she was going, even the other Zora.
' I can do this, they're all believing in me. I can't let them down and Jasper he's surprisingly rooting for me. After all I did, after scaring him, he's doing it for me. Why does he make it so hard to not love him? I need to show thanks to them.'
On the final lap, Sydonna swam to the bottom of the pool, pushed her legs against the pool floor, to give herself a boost out the water. Once she broke through the water's surface, she dabbed to her friends and they then screamed, " I am the one, don't weigh a ton, don't need a gun to get respect up on the street." (they just broke a wall)
The race was finished, with Sydonna in second place. Mina, Tindu and Jasper ran from the bleachers as Sydonna was getting out the water. They jumped at her and not being able to catch herself after embracing them, they all fell into the water.
" Wow that was amazing that's the fastest I've seen you swim. How did it feel?" Asked Mina.
" It was exhilarating, I've never felt something like that. You guys were so supportive and Jasper, I didn't expect you to be here and actually root for me. After all I've done to you, I'm so sorry I know it was out of line and I shouldn't have gotten mad when you didn't have the same feelings for me. I was stupid and I'm just so happy you were here, I love you not as a crush, but as the best friend I can ever have, someone no matter what I've done you came here. All of you are the best thing that can happen to me." Sydonna was blabbering on and the others were getting annoyed and just grabbed her in another hug to shut her up.
" You did scare me, but even I was in the wrong and I did a lot of thinking. Staying mad at you wasn't going to help and I didn't want nothing to be weird between us. No matter what, I will always be there for you, all of you." Said Jasper. We'll be supporting you in the last race Sy, come on before the coach gets on our asses for it."
They all got out the water and were given towels to dry off and went back to their spots to finishing watching the race.
Sydonna felt better and was positive about this last race, if she can get in first she'll win it. Ten laps were nothing, if she was able to go that fast without pushing her limits, she can do ten laps without a big deal.
' Final lap. This is it, prove to my father, no matter what I'm mixed with. I can be like any other Zora, maybe as good as him.' She smiled to herself and jumped in when the whistle blew.
This race becoming a little bit more intense, the other Zora's were trying their hardest at keeping the best speed. They were glaring at each other throughout the race, Sydonna just focused on herself and the cheers she can hear from her loved ones, even her father's voice was in there. That encouraging voice he used when she was younger, it was because of him she's this way. It's also probably why it's so hard to control her, she laughed at the thought and wasn't mad that much at him. She understood, from all the talks with her mom, he saw a lot of him within her. That's why he was so afraid of her being the champion, he stepped down from the position after she was born and held training to choose someone else. He doesn't want the family to be destroyed like his was long ago.
' No matter what, I will still train to be the next Zora champion, but I will continue to reassure my father he won't lose me. Even if we continue to fight.'
The race coming to a close, just one more lap after this one. She was feeling good. She was in first place, her heart was pounding and breathing increasing as she was coming close to the win. Her heart wasn't just beating fast, it was tiring. She felt a sharp pain in her chest and started becoming hard to breath, she felt the rush of pain go from her fingers to her feet in seconds. She was ahead of everyone, she couldn't drop, not when she was this close.
Her lungs were on fire and her vision blurry. It was becoming hard to kick her feet and there were cramps throughout her body.
" What's going on?" Asked Tindu as he stood up.
" Her body's tiring out, she's pushing herself to hard. Sydonna stop!" Screamed Mina. " She's not listening, we have to go down there and be ready to help her when she gets to the end," suggested Jasper.
Even Kyra and Sidon got up to run down with them.
' This won't stop me, I just need to make it to the end and it'll be good.'
Sydonna rushed herself to the pool floor, pushed her feet against and dashed to the edge of the pool touching it as she shot out the water and crashed to the floor gasping for breath. The others rushed to her side, Sidon sitting her up.
" What the hell is wrong with you! You shouldn't have done this race." Yelled Sidon.
" Hey dad, no need to yell , I'm right here. But thanks for rooting for me. It really helped, knowing I can get closer to being as fast as you. Maybe one day we can go for a race together." She said with a big smile on her face. Sidon grinned as well and embraced his daughter in a big hug. She was barely able to stand, but eventually got her footing.
It's been about two hours since the race, Sydonna had the picture taken with everyone she loved, but she included the other racers and coach.
" So anyone want to root for me as well," asked Mina. " Oh what you had in mind to do?" Replied Jasper.
" There's an archery competition in an hour, after that I think you would like Jasper is a strength test and for Tindu the javelin competition. I also heard there's a team based sparring match later." Explained Mina.
" All that sounds really cool," replied Jasper. " I'm glad you think so, because I signed you two up and all of us for the team sparring match. So be prepared." Said Mina.
" Without our permission. You lucky we love you and are up for the challenge." Said Sydonna. " Well let's go and get you ready for the archery competition."
They walked to the practice grounds, which was transformed just for the festival. Mina went to the ready room, while the others went in the stands to find seats closer to the battle.
The competition was a test of strength, sight, balance and endurance. It was broken into stages, first stage was The Long Shot- a test on how strong and balanced a person is to shoot an arrow at a target at a great distance, Ride N' Shoot- being able to shoot an arrow from horseback and Run N' Shoot- like the one on horseback, but with the targets moving.
Mina showed flawless concentration and movement, they would say she was better than most of the current soldiers as they cheered her on.
" You can do it! Show them who's boss," Sydonna cheered from the stands.
With the last target in her sights, she braced herself to stand on top of the horse. The crowd gasped in surprise and waited to see what she was going to do. ' Just a bit closer and time to fly!'
She jumped right off the horse, the world seem to have moved in slow motion as she shot the arrow from midair into the target.
There was an uproar at her performance, she raised her bow in the air as she triumphed. She won second place from that event since she actually was supposed to stay on the horse. But it didn't matter to her, it was fun.
They were off to the strength test, the stages were separated into three parts. And each race had their own. Jasper went to the lane for Hylians, there were going to be three winners for each race overall.
' I hope I make at least top three for Hylians, some of these guys are ridiculous.' He thinks to himself as he looks around at the competition. A lot of the guys look abnormal with all their muscle.
The first test was bench pressing, the first guy's limit was 289lbs, the second guy lifted 199lbs, third guy lifted 308, the fourth guy lifted 312 and Jasper beat them with a 420lbs lift limit. Everyone looked at Jasper, he wasn't the biggest person and wouldn't have been expected to be able to lift anything heavier than 200lbs. 'All that training paid off, there's some muscle under here people.' He thought to himself.
The next stage, rock climbing with a twist of having to jump to the next rock and dodging falling objects. It posed a challenge, with some of the rocks would be deep into the mountain imitation and the gaps were much bigger than expected. Jasper was tiring out from the jumps and having to catch his grip multiple times. He ended up in last place, sweat sliding down his face and arms aching from the climb, him and the other contestants were able to take a small break.
Jasper went up to the stands and chatted with Sydonna, Mina and Tindu for the ten minutes. The final test was another lift test, but the contestants were able to choose three people they wanted and in the process of lifting these people they all had to carry weights and walk across the field as far as they can.
Jasper of course chose his friends. It went him, Sydonna, Mina and Tindu, lucky for them they would always climb each other's shoulders to make a tower for fun and sometimes as part of practice.
Most of the people had to kneel for their partners to climb on their shoulders, but Sydonna just placed her hands on his shoulders and jumped, Mina placed her hands on Sydonna's legs and her feet into Jasper's hands. She grabbed Sydonna's hands and with a count of three, Jasper boosted her up in a throwing like jump fashion and Sydonna caught her under her legs to lift her on her shoulders.
" I don't why people look so amazed by how we do this," Said Mina. " Come on Tindu you're up." Tindu grabbed Sydonna's legs and placed his feet into Jasper's hands like Mina did, with a boost he was standing on top of Sydonna's legs moving to her hands as he holds on Mina and finally gets boosted to the top.
They had their little tower set up and were ready to start carrying weights. Everyone got their partners in a tower position, when each member were on the ground were given 30lb weights. " Alright little guy you think you can catch these without dropping them on our heads?" Teased Jasper.
" Just throw them up before I topple this tower," amused Tindu.
Instead of passing them to each member like everyone else, Jasper threw them up to Tindu, with him successfully catching them both. To their right, their loved ones were watching in awe, a big grin formed on the teens faces and they waved to them.
Jasper was given 50lb weights and he threw them to his sister, with another successful catch. Next was two 100lb weights, he can feel the weight of everyone and the current weights that were on his shoulders. He raised them up to Sydonna so she can carry them and he was finally given 150lb weights.
For the characters weights.
Jasper- is about 5'11 taller than his mother and father and weighting about 150lbs
Sydonna- even though being a Zora who usually age a bit slower than most, her Gerudo genetics are more dominant and is a lot taller for someone who is 15, standing at 5'9 and weighting 123lbs
Mina- second shortest standing at a height of 5'0 and weighting 110lbs
Tindu- the youngest and shortest standing at 4'9 and weighting 96lbs
A max weight of 509lbs on his shoulders and an extra 150 in his hands had Jasper actually squatting a bit, all that was left was to walk across the field.
" You think you can make it bro, you look like you struggling a bit down there," Teased Mina. " Please don't remind me, I think I'm going to have to get my back re-aligned." He responded.
" Just take baby steps and rest whenever you need to. No rush, even though my butt is going to hurt from this." Encouraged Sydonna.
Jasper began to move, it was not easy. The tower has been done before, but added weights was something they never thought about doing. ' The Gorons seem to be doing well, for a bunch of walking boulders. My damn shoulders and arms are killing me.' Thought Sydonna.
The Zoras were struggling a bit, because of their short legs, but surprisingly taking the lead. The other Hylians who were of bigger masses, just waltzed on by without a problem. Leaving our heroes taking last place.
" This is a lot harder than I anticipated, makes me wish we practiced like this a bit more." Commented Tindu.
" Well even if we lose this, we can and try again five years from now," replied Mina. " You okay down there bro, you know you can take a break."
" I'm fine, it's just I'm really damn thirsty. And it's making it hard to walk in this heat." Said Jasper.
Sydonna looked to the referee and whistled for him, " Is it against rules to drink anything during the event?" The ref gave her a thumbs up indicating it was allowed, she put the weight that was in her right hand into her left, making one side of the tower heavier. She opened the pack she had around her waist and revealed a small solid ball.
" Here, this should help. It's more of a stamina ball, but don't tell the ref that. Just chew it and don't worry about spitting it out, the whole thing is edible." She said as she leaned over a bit to pop it into Jasper's mouth.
" It's pretty sweet, what's in it?" Asked Jasper. " Restless crickets, a bokoblin horn from one I killed and hearty durian fruit." She replied.
Jasper made a face of disgust from the first to ingredients, but he started to feel the effects. Who knew such a little ball of juice can increase someone's drive.
He stood up a bit straighter and took bigger strides passing up the Hylians and Zoras that gave up, now making their way to the Gorons who were now struggling. They were now side by side, " Good to see some friendly faces, right Yunobo" Asked Mina.
" Good to see you too princess, you four never cease to amaze me." Yunobo encouraged. " May the best team win," Mina and Yunobo exchanged fist bumps.
For Hylians Jasper took first place, the four of them dropping their weights and quickly jumping from their little tower.
" Oh Hylia my back, I can feel the vertebrae pushing into each other." Jasper was straightening himself out and massaging his shoulders.
" I don't think I want to endure something like that again. My shoulders are killing me," said Sydonna.
The javelin didn't start for another hour, so they all went to the food stands eating and drinking to their hearts content, up until Mina and Tindu ending up sick from too much food. The sight was amusing to Sydonna and Jasper they were bottomless pits when it came to food, so watching their friends puke out their insides all over the place and other passerby's just trying to avoid the mess on the ground.
" You guys okay for something to eat," asked Sydonna. That got the two throwing up again. After they got their composure back, they headed back to the arena that the strength test was held for Tindu to participate in the javelin event.
Remember the bullies from the first chapter, yes they are also attending. Because Tindu is a bit more advance than most of the kids his age along with Amane (she'll/he'll come in later). Tindu has classes with all the teenagers and he gets tormented by them everyday. But today's the day, they get to receive an ass whoopin without any consequences.
They sit in the waiting room while the arena is being set up and since this year Zora are participating, there's a moat around the arena filled with water.
" Is Amane almost here, we need our weapons before we go," asked Mina. " He's outside. I hope he doesn't run into trouble on the way in." Replied Tindu.
Amane races through the doors to their seats, huffing from the long run, " Amane at your services my lord." He announced.
Aname was genetically born IS(intersex) prefers to be called a he instead of she. Hair white as snow, with raven streaks on the left side of his hair and skin darkened from the excessive exposure to the sun in the Gerudo desert.
Amane is just like them, born into the Yiga clan he has known the gang since he was 7 years old. With their help they've taken care of him, since he ran away from the clan and has been living in secret of his origins within castle town.
" Thanks, you even sharpened them the blades and shined the guns. You didn't have to do that." Said Tindu.
" It's the least I can do, you've taken care of me for two years. Whenever you need me to, I'll take care of all your weapony needs. I was thinking of actually joining in the sparring match. If that's okay with you guys." He said.
" Why not, it's about time you showed the world your skills. You're that good with a gun yet, so you'll have to stick to melee weapons." Explained Sydonna. " I have my daggers and throwing stars, so I should be fine. Also Mina I upgraded your rifle. The barrel is bigger and can now hold bigger rounds for damage, but since this is sparring match you can't harm the citizens, so you can switch between live ammo and paintball rounds. Like so." He showed Mina the mechanic for her rifle, the clip that holds the rounds isn't just big for them, but it holds a train of paintballs and there's a switch that can switch the ammo within the gun itself.
" And the same goes for your sawed-off shotgun Sy, your revolver Jasper and your duel pistols Tindu only except you three will have to switch the clips because of the way your guns are made. You guys ready," Aname piped up.
They all nodded their heads as they were waiting their turn to fight. There were a lot of teams participating, it took about two hours before they got their turn at it. " Aaah…. Finally, I thought we'll be waiting for days. So who we fighting?" Asked Mina.
The other gate across the arena opened and stepped out Sidon, Link, Paka and Paya. " They can't be serious." Said Sydonna.
But that wasn't it, behind them four other figures emerged and there stood their real foes. " Hold the hell on, what is this?" Asked Jasper.
" You four showed great promise throughout the day and we wanted to see how well you can do against a big group, there's five of you so you shouldn't have a problem right," Replied Sidon.
" Look at the pipsqueak Amane, never though I see the day where you actually fight anything. I mean you're so fragile." Teased the leader of the group.
" Now I'm starting to get nervous, you think we can fight all of them?" Asked Amane. " Of course we can, I believe in all of us. I know I can't wait to get into that water and we do our favorite move Sy. Father has told me how he did when helping uncle Sidon with Ruta," Mina said as she shifted from one foot to the other.
They all heard the stories from each of the champions on how Link had helped them appease the beasts and the tactics they used. They walked to the center of the arena and shook hands with their opponents promising a fair fight.
The bell rung and they scattered across the arena, Sydonna jumping into the water and helping Mina onto her back. She began to circle the moat as Mina carefully shot arrow after arrow at their main foes. The arena was set up with many ways for cover and uses. Fake trees were planted into the ground, rocks and bushes scattered giving a camouflage effect, some small walls to crouch behind. Jasper, Tindu and Amane took these to their advantage, Amane taking into the trees throwing stars at their opponents, Jasper going head on with his father and Sidon and Tindu using his spear skills against Paka and Paya.
Mina held her breath as Sydonna dived further into the water and jumped out like she did in the swimming races and launched Mina into the air. She jumped off her back and took out her rifle switching right to the paintballs and shooting one her targets. She plops back into the water, waiting to be recovered by Sydonna. They high fived each other and decided to go back on land. The paintballs were super effective because one of their targets was unable to recover from the shot.
They joined Jasper, Mina going with him to fight their father and Sydonna going for hers.
The three of their foes who were still left, threw bombs into their direction, before it can explode Mina caught sight of it right away and before they all knew it, she had her hands out and a shield was protecting them all. Everyone on the field and in the audience gasped as the shield faded. On her right hand the triforce of wisdom glowed and soon faded. " Holy Hylia that was awesome, I never expected it to be that strong. All those dummy grenades we threw at you went pass it." Exclaimed Sydonna.
" Look at their faces, well this will be an interesting fight," commented Jasper. " Let's put on a show!" They all spread across the field, leaving their opponents in the middle. Amane used a smoke grenade to conceal himself and he rushed out in the gear the Yiga clan would work in, people in the stands gasped and the guards were called out to stop the fight.
Sidon was closer to him and rushed over to catch him, Tindu was quicker and the triforce of power glowed on his left right hand, as he blocked Sidon's trident and pushed him away. Paka and Paya rushed towards them to force Tindu away. " Oh no you guys don't. Let the waves wash you away," Sydonna commanded. The water rushed down on Paya, Paka and a few of the guards. " Nice one!" Encouraged Mina.
Jasper saw a few guards rush towards him, he allowed the power of the triforce on his left hand to take control and he blocked every blade with extra force to knock the guards down.
They all stepped back as most of the other fighters and guards were trying to get their bearings.
" This isn't a going to end well. You five need to stop right now, before someone gets hurt and you Yiga shouldn't even be in here." Said Sidon with a growl.
" As you should know uncle, he is our friend. Has been for the past two years," Tindu responded. He's also a very skilled weapons master, like look at the blade on my glaive and the build of my pistol. Isn't it magnificent?"
" She should not be here. The Yiga have been an enemy to the rest of the world for years and to think you have been harboring one," Added Paya. Traitorous Sheikah scum!"
" Calm down with the harshness Paya and also Amane prefers he." Replied Mina. " Oh but would you look at the time, the fight lasted longer than it should. We have to go get the stage ready for later and our instruments aren't with us at the moment. Amane are they still at your house?"
" Uh… yeah and let me tell you those things are weird. They've been talking to me all day, I sense something special from them." Answered Amane. They all looked at the crowd and everyone inside the arena grounds with them, " We actually know, they've been talking to us as well. Something is amidst and whatever that voice was when we found them knew something. Ngh…. Did you guys feel that?" Asked Mina.
" Yeah, it's distant. Distant like in the sky. Something is coming, we have to further the investigation. We can do discuss it more as we set up. See everyone later before the fireworks show." Said Jasper. They all bolted out the arena through the gates and headed to Amane's house that sits on the edge of Castle Town.
Setting up the stage was a good way to think about the opposing danger they all felt. Even their instruments were part of it. All them saying their names and who they were before.
Klerin a violinist, Enmi a guitarist, Yuklan a taiko player and Minlakkae a tambourine player all from a planet known as Castyli, a very power planet in the huein Galaxy. They were protecting their princess when they died and she was captured by another being of the galaxy known as Torlon an embassador of the planet Warp. With her little power she sealed their souls within their own instruments and sent them through the galaxy hoping to land on another planet somewhere after 30 years of the travel they were finally able to find someone, they were connected to their princess and that's how they knew the danger was soon approaching. And would give them their power to fight.
It was a lot to take in, but they all reassured them that they will handle everything when the time comes. The town clock struck 6, the fireworks show is an hour and a half from now, " Welp let's get started. Is there anyone out there?" Asked Jasper.
Amane peeked through the curtain, " Umm, what would you say to more than a full house?" Replied Amane.
They all walked to the curtains and saw that the there was no sign of the street from how filled it was. Closer to the stage there were guards, possibly there to arrest Amane. " Well we can't stay in here forever, we're the opening for the fireworks show. Alright let's gather our composure with deep breathes." Said Mina.
They all walked out onto the stage, the guards stood in defensive positions at the sight of Amane.
One of the guards talked into a radio, but they were unsure of what she said. Five others ran on the stage blocking any ways of running away. " Get into positions everyone, we knew this was going to happen sooner or later." Said Sydonna as she stood by her drums, Amane standing behind his piano, Tindu readied his tambourine, Jasper his violin and Mina her guitar.
Amane's fingers gracefully slid along the keys and he began with the first notes followed by Tindu, Sydonna, Jasper and then Mina. After a few seconds of playing, Sydonna started the first verse of the song 50 Years of Peace, after Mina took her turn and back and fourth they took turns singing their parts, they both sung the chorus. The song was about how 150 years ago the land was succumbed to the darkness and fifty years ago the hero was successful and for 50 years the land has been at peace. People who were born and lived through these dangers shed tears of both sadness and happiness.
They both finished their singing and Amane closed the song with a melodic tune. The crowd clapped and cheered for them. They all smiled at the crowd and at each other. " Amane, It's your turn to show off that beautiful voice of yours. And don't be afraid when you take off your cloak, we'll protect you from the guards." Said Sydonna.
Amane stepped up to the front of the stage, hesitating at first he pulled the cloak he was wearing and threw it aside. He was wearing his clan's clothing, " Many of you know, me from school and you have seen me around the town. I know you're all concerned and are afraid of me. I want to reassure everyone that I mean no harm…" He was interrupted by an outburst in the crowd. " How can we trust someone like you, your kind has been a problem to the people for years." A random woman yelled.
" I know how you feel and I understand. If it wasn't for my mother and a few other Yiga members I would never be here. I'd be trapped in that godforsaken place the rest of my life. Doing something I don't enjoy." He turned to his friends and gave them a nod, Jasper brought over his piano and went back to his spot and they all started playing.
Amane took a deep breath and began singing a song Sydonna helped him write. He called it No One Trusts Me, it talked about what would have happened if people knew who he was. And how he feels at home when with the others. Behind him a light glowed brightly around his friends and in the blink of an eye they were in different attire and their appearances changed as well.
Mina was wearing a white one piece, a off grey jacket that was opened, only went down half-way and had flowing sleeves, on her back were mechanical wings made with a very shiny metal, she was bear-foot but her ankles wore decorative anklets, eyes turned blue to silver, hair turned from blonde to white and a belt with a symbol of wind in was wrapped around her waist.
Jasper's attire was a fiery red fitted tunic that was long on his right and short on the other, his legs were covered in mechanical pants and boots that had steam coming out of them, a gauntlet showing his fingers and going up to almost his shoulder and on the longer sleeved side of the tunic the gauntlet covered his whole hand and only went to the wrist. His eyes went from blue to red and his hair from blonde to a fiery red with streaks of yellow and orange.
Sydonna's attire went along with her anatomy, it was a full one piece that revealed her gills and went down to her legs. The bottom part of it covering all the way down to her left ankle, while on the other side stopped far up the thigh, also giving the first for many to see her wearing shoes, the top part was sleeveless and wrapped around her neck, with a scarf covering her shoulders, a mechanical fin that retracts folded onto her back. Eyes now from their emerald and golden color to blue and hair now an ocean blue.
Tindu wore a camouflaged top that stopped just above his naval, camouflaged baggy shorts with chains wrapped around holding two disks, he had a bandana wrapped around his neck along with goggles and another set on top of his now green hair, and his eyes turned more into a brownish green matching everything else on him.
Even through the shock, Amane and them didn't stop the song and finished. The streets were quiet as everyone was looking in amazement, the instruments also glowed brightly.
" Wow, you guys look awesome!" Exclaimed Amane. " Does this mean, whatever's looking for them is near?"
They looked at each other, thinking about the question and it dawned on them. Their transformation could lead whoever it is to them.
A few miles from Earth…..
" Sir we have a stronger reading. It seems they're on a planet called Earth. This planet is not part of the galaxies we've been to." Explained Elakine.
" This is good news, set the course. Everyone strap in, this is going to get heavy." Said Torlon.