A massive explosion shakes through all of North Castle, drawing everyone's gaze upwards. Fortunately this is no attack on the city or castle, but rather a huge launching of fireworks that lights up the surrounding area with beautiful colors that wash over all those present for the magnificent display. Cheers ring out through the streets as Hylian Knights, specially placed along balconies, each eagerly awaiting this moment, unfurl banners hanging over the walkways. Flowing over with bright colors and attractive designs, the announcements for the second annual Grand Celebration unleash a new wave of applause from the citizens of the town.

Hurrying every which way, the Hylian Knights swiftly carry booths and other expertly constructed platforms from their hiding places in alleys or supposedly abandoned buildings, setting up for the celebration. Out of the inside of castle stables wheel several wagons, revealing to those who had been curious about them the location that Din's Traveling Troupe had disappeared to. The Troupe passes around an enormous cake and drives out to where the Knights have just finished setting up the area.

Leaping out of their hiding places emerges the various members of Din's Troupe, each heading off in various directions towards the different booths that have been specially set up for each of them. The fortune teller from the Crossroads heads inside a darkened tent in front of an alleyway; Jinoa the witch takes up a spot by the wall, laying out her scrolls on a booth next to a strangely designed platform; the Zora bard heads off towards the central region of the Courtyard, strumming his guitar as he sits in a cushioned seat that serves as all he needs...well, a seat and several sets of benches surrounding him. Also joining the normal assortment is one other man wearing a ninja outfit, who heads over to a piece of construction with several two foot long poles hanging roughly ten feet in the air.

Din the Oracle and world renown dancer leads the way, dashing gracefully towards the narrow elevated platform which had been set up for her specifically. In front of it stands a much larger, and slightly closer to earth, octagonal platform for dancing in the evenings. "Well, this looks like it'll be just perfect!" she says cheerfully, an equally joyed hop and clap of her hands joining the words.

"Quite impressive that they were able to keep all these preparations a secret for so long, isn't it?" a voice says from behind Din.

Din's eyes gleam with joy as they turn towards the speaker of that question, and she leaps forward to wrap the woman in a hug the moment her eyes confirm what her ears have told her. "Nayru! Oh, you made it!"

"Well of course, redhead!" Nayru, Oracle of Ages and famed singer of the land of Labrynna, laughs along with her old friend as she returns the hug. Leaning back after they release one another, she gives a little smile to the Oracle of Seasons. "One doesn't exactly refuse a request from the King of Hyrule! Especially when an old friend sends her wishes for my coming along with the King's," she adds with a sly little grin appended to that last part. The legendary Harp of Ages rests between her arms and her azure robes, matching her blue hair in just the right way to make her into a stunning beauty. "Well, shall we then?"

"Wait, hold on just one more second," Din says excitedly as her eyes glimpse a touch of green running towards the two woman through the crowds already gathering around. "There she is!" she cries out as a woman whose favorite color is obviously that of the forest rushes forward. Her hair, dress, and eyes are all of a verdant tint, and her face all smiles as she speeds towards her old friends.

"Farore!" Nayru cries out in joyful surprise as the girl leaps into their arms, embracing them both simultaneously and nearly knocking all three of them to the ground. "When did you get here?"

The green haired girl unleashes a smile as bright as the day itself upon the other two, closing her eyes in an expression of utter delight. "I'm the Oracle of Secrets!" she says merrily. "I've got secret ways to get all over the place; you know that! I just waltzed on over to Hyrule a couple minutes ago."

Din and Nayru join her in giggling happily as their reunion continues, then Din pulls away with sparkling eyes. "You've still got some...instrumental...secrets up your sleeves, right?" Farore's eyes light up as well as she nods quickly. "Well then ladies, let's get this party started!" The three make a beeline over towards the stage, ready to begin the first and the biggest festival all three have attended together in a long time.


OOC: HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, HA2!!!

A wild dash. That could be a way to define Tayro's movements as he skid through the North Fields towards the castle. Unlike some, teleporting was not an asset, nor navigating through the realm of shadows. No horse, no broom, no spell to fly or simply levitate. Nothing but his feet to run towards North Castle. Step after step he went, navigating through the grassy meadows, passing the Crossroads and approaching the castle. A flurry of thoughts filled his mind. What on earth could it be happening of so important? First thought that came through his mind was of the King's death. Although he did not stop, his pace slowed down as he thought of Harkinian. Sure, the man was not one of the most admirable persons in the world, though no-one deserved the death penalty. Besides, the people in North Castle saw the King as an idol to follow, a pure man with good intentions. If it was a funeral, even if the man wasn't someone the youngster was fond of, it would be disrespectful of him to not attend. Yet... that guard seemed awful cheery for that. Maybe it was something else.

the next thought that came up was of Princess Zelda being crowned Queen Zelda. He could already imagine the whole scene - the Lady dressed in a long white dress, a large committee behind her. Surrounding the streets, the guards stood, saluting the Prin- I mean, Queen as she went on a special car; behind them would stand most of the North Castle population, cheering partying together. Then she'd go to her father, where she would be crowned on the castle balcony. Though, if that was what was going on, who would be the new King? If she was to be Queen, she'd have to have a husband... Maybe some prince from a neighbouring country, like Calatia? Or perhaps the Hero of Courage has returned! Still, there was also one flaw in this. No matter how respectful of the Royal Family they might be, if Zelda was in fact promised to a man, the news would have already filled Hyrule, which was not the case.

Hastening, he just decided to see for himself. That's when the catalyst happened. Standing at the chateau's gates, a loud explosion roared inside the walls, forcing Tayro to step back and watch carefully for damage or falling debris. Fortunately, there was none, and as the junior mage looked up, he soon found out why. Those were no bombs to destroy or kill nothing. It were "Fireworks!" - he yelled, pointing up towards the colourful display that had settled in the sky above North Castle. "Of course! How could I have forgotten? It's Hyrule Adventurers' Day!" - he added. Excited, he ran inside to check on the festivities.

OoC: Happy Birthday HA2! Second of hopefully many more! ^_^

Orpheous ran through the gate, and noticed everything. This was perhaps the grandest celebration he had seen in his life. Behind him followed Bou, Simon, Silna, Stephan, Phil, Gregory, Ryan, Bingo, Gavin, Zaphoneous, Snowflake, Anti-Jr., Valentine, Allic, Ricky, Michael, and Nichole.

"Wow, this is amazing," muttered Snowflake.

"Amazing? Try some new word that means such a festive event that it can no longer be measured in simple words like cool or awesome," replied Valentine, who was wearing a trenchcoat.

"Well, best get exploring," summed up Orpheous. Then the group split up to check out the many events.

OOC: Yes, yes, Y-E-S, yes, happy birthday HA2.

Sovelis looked at the oracles. "I've never seen all three of them...I wonder if Din will dance with me..." he said as he walked towards them.

IC: .............. Nyru? .....The oracle of ages here?!

OOC: I hope i get a TP here again .

IC: The people around cheered and drank to the party at hand. Historians questioned the oracles, but others who were unaware of their history just cheered and had their good time.

A cloaked cast walked his way on the perimeter of the crowd, circling it.

You know that none can stop us but Link. Maybe he won't even stand a chance!

And you know that I will never let you unleash!

You did the other day...

... I will never let you out of me! Just let me enjoy the party!

Fine. But you will suffer me when all is over...

He sighed. I will be away from the party then. Unleash me in an alley.

Good boy.

I think the contrary, now that you are within me.

Hoho! I couldn't agree more!

Cackles sounded in the man's mind. He ignored them as best he could, and fled from the party.

Aureliano watched the beauty of it all in awe. "So that is what happened at the crossroads...." Aureliano said to himself. He continued watching, waiting.