The Hyrulian Valhalla Saga
By Queenie Z
Everyday I'm Shufflin'
When Time had heard that Duo had been celebrated in his lifetime as an accomplished dancer (at least by Subrosian standards), he took it as a personal challenge and proposed a dance-off. The other Links, none of whom possessed the skill or desire to compete with them, would serve as judges and determine which of the two was the true Hero of Dance.
Because of seniority, Time was selected to go first. He didn't disappoint, either - comprised of a distinctly Goron-style set of shuffles, jumps, and twists, his routine truly did, as they say, rock the house. He faced his judges and wiped his brow, convinced that he had done his sworn brother proud.
"So? How was it?"
The judges held up their cards - and average score of 7.5 out of 10. Not too shabby!
Now it was Duo's turn. Rolling up his sleeves, he quickly got down to business. True to their down-to-earth culture, Subrosians never left the ground when they danced, contrasting sharply with the Goron style Time had displayed. Instead, he shuffled around the floor in broad sweeps, moving his arms and occasionally stopping to perform a twirl, or two, or even three. When he finished, he turned the judges with a confident, boyish grin to receive his score.
8.5 out of 10! "Yes!" exclaimed the winner as he pumped his fist into the air. He then turned to Time and extended his hand like the good sport he was. "Good show, Time. I thought you did really well."
Being a good sport was generally a shared trait among Links, so Time took his hand with a sheepish grin. "Well, I didn't get to practice when I was alive like you did, so it's only fair."
"We could practice together!"
The losing Hero nodded. "Yeah, I think I'd like that."
"Duo!" cried Mini's voice from across the floor, "You and Time do that shuffley thingie again, that was cool!"
Duo grinned. "Starting now, I guess!"
And together they shuffled the night away, every day.