They Enter the Arena

Zelda stepped into the Arena. She was given a set of clothing worn by Gerudo just as Riju had, consisting of basically a gold trimmed bikini with a half skirt

They both stepped into the Arena to the cheers of the large crow that had gatheredd.

A Gerudo woman stepped up to the sides and called out over the cacophony:

"OK, THIS MATCH QUEEN ZELDA OF HYRULE VS RIJU, CHIEF OF THE GERUDO WILL BEGIN MOMENTARILY. NO HOLDS BARRED, YOU WIN BY KNOCKOUT OR TAP OUT. AAAAAAAAAND BEGIN"

Zelda and Riju both slipped into a fighting stance and approached the centre. Zelda crouching a bit lower, emulatimg the Sheikh that taught her and Riju a bit higher and faster on her feet.

Zelda, thought back to Impa's training: "Strike before they are ready"

She started forward and took a tight jab at Riju's stomach, but Riju was faster in the sand and backed up slightly and sent a left swing for Zelda's head. Zelda ducked slightly and tried to counter back but as she brought her hands up, Riju sent a hard straight right at Zelda's face. the blow landed on Zelda's hands but she was unprepared for Riju's strength and still took a good amount of force to the face.

Riju grinned, having landed the first blow and the crowd cheered.

Zelda, pushed off and tried to go for a grab at Riju but Riju twisted aside and brought a hand down on her backside as Zelda went passed

The crowd laughed and Zelda felt herself getting a little irritated. She rushed forward and sent three wild swings, trying to catch Riju off guard. Riju stepped back from the first two, but ducked under the last one. She sent a straight left to Zelda's stomach and Zelda bent forward, only to then get an uppercut to her chin.

She rocked back and fell on her ass, rubbing her jaw