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A total sweetheart of the group, SKY, would often be close to you during campfires, handing you over his sailcloth to provide warmth, or carving wood into tools or little sculptures as a gift made just for you. You didn’t suspect anything strange from him, despite your personal space being ignored repeatedly – Sky likes to keep you closer to him. Your presence makes him feel at ease. It inspires him to make a song from the harp just for you.

However, he is no different from his comrades, he’s soft and deliberate. He treats you like a wooden sculpture delicately carved by his hands, he sees you as a vase that is fragile and easy to break.

He’s a type of yandere that is sweet and devoted at first, then it slowly festers into an obsession like the mask covering it smolders into ash.

One more thing impressive about Sky; is how easily he can read you like a book. If you're feeling upset, he's always there for you no matter what.

You gave him, no, you made him feel these things he had never felt before. For that, he's extremely thankful and worships the ground you walk on.

You’re confused by the sudden proximity between you two, but overtime it’s mostly the Chain now. Sky is the first one to catch feelings for you, he’s a bit of a lovesick. He wouldn’t do anything to harm you, but do you trust him?

FOUR is equally as deliberate and chivalrous like the others. A few flirts and teasing remarks towards your way, it’s often mistaken as playful – earning you a good few laughs from his poor attempted puns.

I wouldn’t say Four is in the category where he’s easily avoidable enough for you to escape. There’s literally four of him. He uses his four sword as an advantage to capture get you if you ever ended up running away.

He's openly confident to give you one of the daggers he had exclusively forged just for you. Four does believe you can handle yourself, thankfully.

Speaking of confident, I did mention he would flirt with you, just not as much as Warriors though.

Don't forget he's a strategist. Not much of an overbearing yandere to deal with like Time and Warriors, the smith analyzes your capabilities on how you wield swords and your strength.

TIME is observant and quiet, he acknowledges every actions you make, or who you’re going with any of the members. He would be the one who de-escalates or toning down any disagreements or arguments surrounding the group.

Unfortunately, he’s also the one who orders you around. Whether it would be just a scratch of any sort – you’re staying away from whatever caused it. Time knows whats best for you, why don’t you listen to him?

You can’t exactly pinpoint his reactions – or how he’s feeling at the moment. He’s good at keeping a poker face, try to interrogate him questions and you won’t be getting anything from him.

Oh? You’re thinking of going alone in the woods? Not in his watch, what would happen to you? Time would begin to list all the horrible outcomes of your reckless decisions. It forces you to give a second-thought about it and begrudgingly agreeing in the end.

If something terribly goes wrong – he can always use the ocarina no matter what.

If you think Time is overbearing enough, WARRIORS takes the cake for that spot. He keeps his eyes on you every moment and criticizing boldly on every mistakes you’ve done. He’s not that cruel, but just like the Hero of Time, it just shows how he deeply loves you enough to isolate you.

He's way more calculative and would take notes mentally. The most terrifiying part about Warriors being a yandere; is how you can't say no. You have a feeling it may have consequences, making you feel helpless against your will.

He’s a captain; those skills he learned the hard way from wars and battles he endured. What makes you think you could doubt his conjectures about your safety?

Albeit he is awfully aware his actions towards you isn't right or reasonable. He's a self-aware type of yandere, his morals are just silently questioned along with starting to contemplate his choices.

Can he help it? Not really. All of the doubts he had would just be brushed aside. Not like he had any shame threatening someone outside of the group. Initially he had tried his best to stay away from you.

Uses his charm as an advantage to get you off your guard, to ease you, or as a distraction. It's a way to mask his obsession towards you, playing it lightly. He expects you to be obedient, shamefully that he wishes you were dependent on him. Your life is resting against his palms, whenever you're injured you could always come to him. Your first choice.

WILD is an amazing cook, a bit of an airhead but he has a heart of gold when it comes to you. And when it comes to cooking delicacies for the whole group, you have a special plate served just right for you. Wild is knowledgeable in spices, and he has an expertise on making potions. I wonder what he's using that for.

Have you seen how swiftly Wild can deflect and dodge any upcoming threats towards his way? It's not gonna be easy trying to avoid him either. Not like anyone is, at this point.

Uses his sheikah slate to take pictures of places he finds beautiful, and the scenery is pleasant to admire - its a waste to leave the view without a single snap. Strangely enough, you're within his every picture, each frame is you alone, and even in your sleep.

It's unlikely for Wild handing you over his slate, no matter how much you beg, he couldn't reveal himself being weird towards you, it's one of the things he can't openly admit.

The pictures he had taken without you noticing, thankfully, its one of the things he can't forget.

Takes a lot of injuries during a fight, whether it was on purpose or not, you're always there for him. As well he's there for you. One of the things he loves about you, and you would comfort him in his lowest.

And he works quite well with the rancher when it comes to keeping you safe, TWILIGHT. He's very gentle when it comes to you, enough not to make you suspect anything strange about him.

Though it's not saying that he wouldn't use his strength as an advantage, only when its necessary to take you to other places or maneuvering you to his side easily. I mean, he can wrestle with a Goron.

Maybe as an excuse to carry you everytime, whenever your feet aches walking up the hill, Twilight can lift you up with no problem.

As a wolf, its even better. You won't even know its him, instead it's just a wolf tagging along the adventures with the group.

He can freely walk up to you within this form, sticking close to you every moment, leaving fur around your clothes and your bedroll. He does have your scent too, the perks of being a wolf, right?

He can easily find you anywhere with your scent, tracking you down each path you take or step foot on. Twilight knows where you go.

Not only that, he can inform the others on your whereabouts or he can just approach you, no big deal. You can ask him, just don't expect an honest response from the rancher.

Everyone knows you came from another era, a thought about your departure would only bring him dread. He revels at the thought of losing someone he cares about again, Twilight wouldn't simply let you leave nor would he accept it.

LEGEND is a hardened shell to break through, firstly, he would have denials and his hatred towards you grows, it serves as a mask for his obsession. You wouldn't have guessed it at all.

By his looming hatred, its mostly due to how your presence just kinda violates his silent rule of his feelings getting the way of his job. But it's not like he hates you, really, it's more of a resentment.

It takes a long time for him to accept it, as time passes, you would feel his presence around you frequently. Tugging you along with him, even if his excuses were just "You're a sack of meat, what're you gonna do if no ones there for you? Hm?"

His feelings gets in a way, heavily. Your weakness to which he deems you're fragile, easy to break, he revels at that. Legend would try to watch over you, even if the others probably disliked that, he wouldn't care - he has experience than most of them. You're safe with him more than the others.

He criticizes you openly, it's not intentional - he wasn't meant to be rude towards you. Though, it's delivered to be backhanded and a hint of sarcasm.

Probably the most competitive shockingly. Reluctantly, he did agree to work along with the others, just for you.

However Legend could only work alongside with his successor, HYRULE. Just like Sky, he's a sweetheart, not like his actions towards you he thinks is unjust, its not like it ever crosses his mind. I don't think he notices anything strange of how he's acting towards you, you may confront him and Hyrule would feel guilty. He can't promise you that he'll stay away though.

He only thinks his obsession towards you is true love, an oblivious thought, and the way you made him feel this way made him happy. Your presence is what he needs, he wants you.

Uses his magic to heal you, whether would it be a scratch, you're fine because of him. Hyrule doesn't want you to be hurt because of him, he only wants to see you unharmed and that's what brings a smile to him.

This makes him no different from the others, he did agree to the alliance with his brothers after all. He's overly obsessed with you, just like the rest.

His softness makes you loosen your nerves, you wouldn't think Hyrule would do such a thing. Even if he's acting a bit unusual, you just hope he wasn't just like the rest. Of course, it was just a silly hope you had.

It was the first time you felt a bit less cautious, along with a presence of a child who was currently adjusting his sister's telescope to admire the stars. Basking against the stars shining through the midnight sky, Wind had made sure none of his comrades had followed you both, which ended up being a successful mission for both of you.

"They're acting weird, like really weird." You felt the sailor silently brushing his head against your upper arm. "Why're they leaving you out? You're cool! I don't think you're that weak." His words almost brought the ends of your mouth to curve up, almost.

"I don't know." the voice coming out of your mouth was raspy, cold against the breeze. "I wish I knew." Was it something that you've done? A spell that casted upon them? That it was enough to change them entirely.

"Well, don't listen to those idiots, they don't know better!" Wind said firmly. "I also don't know why they leave me out," he confidently points with his thumb to his chest. "Said its between all of them, said I was too young! I'm capable and I'm a hero just like them!"

You giggled briefly. "Yeah, more than a hero too."

A total sweetheart of the group, SKY, would often be close to you during campfires, handing you over his sailcloth to provide warmth, or carving wood into tools or little sculptures as a gift made just for you. You didn’t suspect anything strange from him, despite your personal space being ignored repeatedly – Sky likes to keep you closer to him. Your presence makes him feel at ease. It inspires him to make a song from the harp just for you.

However, he is no different from his comrades, he’s soft and deliberate. He treats you like a wooden sculpture delicately carved by his hands, he sees you as a vase that is fragile and easy to break.

He’s a type of yandere that is sweet and devoted at first, then it slowly festers into an obsession like the mask covering it smolders into ash.

One more thing impressive about Sky; is how easily he can read you like a book. If you're feeling upset, he's always there for you no matter what.

You gave him, no, you made him feel these things he had never felt before. For that, he's extremely thankful and worships the ground you walk on.

You’re confused by the sudden proximity between you two, but overtime it’s mostly the Chain now. Sky is the first one to catch feelings for you, he’s a bit of a lovesick. He wouldn’t do anything to harm you, but do you trust him?

FOUR is equally as deliberate and chivalrous like the others. A few flirts and teasing remarks towards your way, it’s often mistaken as playful – earning you a good few laughs from his poor attempted puns.

I wouldn’t say Four is in the category where he’s easily avoidable enough for you to escape. There’s literally four of him. He uses his four sword as an advantage to capture get you if you ever ended up running away.

He's openly confident to give you one of the daggers he had exclusively forged just for you. Four does believe you can handle yourself, thankfully.

Speaking of confident, I did mention he would flirt with you, just not as much as Warriors though.

Don't forget he's a strategist. Not much of an overbearing yandere to deal with like Time and Warriors, the smith analyzes your capabilities on how you wield swords and your strength.

TIME is observant and quiet, he acknowledges every actions you make, or who you’re going with any of the members. He would be the one who de-escalates or toning down any disagreements or arguments surrounding the group.

Unfortunately, he’s also the one who orders you around. Whether it would be just a scratch of any sort – you’re staying away from whatever caused it. Time knows whats best for you, why don’t you listen to him?

You can’t exactly pinpoint his reactions – or how he’s feeling at the moment. He’s good at keeping a poker face, try to interrogate him questions and you won’t be getting anything from him.

Oh? You’re thinking of going alone in the woods? Not in his watch, what would happen to you? Time would begin to list all the horrible outcomes of your reckless decisions. It forces you to give a second-thought about it and begrudgingly agreeing in the end.

If something terribly goes wrong – he can always use the ocarina no matter what.

If you think Time is overbearing enough, WARRIORS takes the cake for that spot. He keeps his eyes on you every moment and criticizing boldly on every mistakes you’ve done. He’s not that cruel, but just like the Hero of Time, it just shows how he deeply loves you enough to isolate you.

He's way more calculative and would take notes mentally. The most terrifiying part about Warriors being a yandere; is how you can't say no. You have a feeling it may have consequences, making you feel helpless against your will.

He’s a captain; those skills he learned the hard way from wars and battles he endured. What makes you think you could doubt his conjectures about your safety?

Albeit he is awfully aware his actions towards you isn't right or reasonable. He's a self-aware type of yandere, his morals are just silently questioned along with starting to contemplate his choices.

Can he help it? Not really. All of the doubts he had would just be brushed aside. Not like he had any shame threatening someone outside of the group. Initially he had tried his best to stay away from you.

Uses his charm as an advantage to get you off your guard, to ease you, or as a distraction. It's a way to mask his obsession towards you, playing it lightly. He expects you to be obedient, shamefully that he wishes you were dependent on him. Your life is resting against his palms, whenever you're injured you could always come to him. Your first choice.

WILD is an amazing cook, a bit of an airhead but he has a heart of gold when it comes to you. And when it comes to cooking delicacies for the whole group, you have a special plate served just right for you. Wild is knowledgeable in spices, and he has an expertise on making potions. I wonder what he's using that for.

Have you seen how swiftly Wild can deflect and dodge any upcoming threats towards his way? It's not gonna be easy trying to avoid him either. Not like anyone is, at this point.

Uses his sheikah slate to take pictures of places he finds beautiful, and the scenery is pleasant to admire - its a waste to leave the view without a single snap. Strangely enough, you're within his every picture, each frame is you alone, and even in your sleep.

It's unlikely for Wild handing you over his slate, no matter how much you beg, he couldn't reveal himself being weird towards you, it's one of the things he can't openly admit.

The pictures he had taken without you noticing, thankfully, its one of the things he can't forget.

Takes a lot of injuries during a fight, whether it was on purpose or not, you're always there for him. As well he's there for you. One of the things he loves about you, and you would comfort him in his lowest.

And he works quite well with the rancher when it comes to keeping you safe, TWILIGHT. He's very gentle when it comes to you, enough not to make you suspect anything strange about him.

Though it's not saying that he wouldn't use his strength as an advantage, only when its necessary to take you to other places or maneuvering you to his side easily. I mean, he can wrestle with a Goron.

Maybe as an excuse to carry you everytime, whenever your feet aches walking up the hill, Twilight can lift you up with no problem.

As a wolf, its even better. You won't even know its him, instead it's just a wolf tagging along the adventures with the group.

He can freely walk up to you within this form, sticking close to you every moment, leaving fur around your clothes and your bedroll. He does have your scent too, the perks of being a wolf, right?

He can easily find you anywhere with your scent, tracking you down each path you take or step foot on. Twilight knows where you go.

Not only that, he can inform the others on your whereabouts or he can just approach you, no big deal. You can ask him, just don't expect an honest response from the rancher.

Everyone knows you came from another era, a thought about your departure would only bring him dread. He revels at the thought of losing someone he cares about again, Twilight wouldn't simply let you leave nor would he accept it.

LEGEND is a hardened shell to break through, firstly, he would have denials and his hatred towards you grows, it serves as a mask for his obsession. You wouldn't have guessed it at all.

By his looming hatred, its mostly due to how your presence just kinda violates his silent rule of his feelings getting the way of his job. But it's not like he hates you, really, it's more of a resentment.

It takes a long time for him to accept it, as time passes, you would feel his presence around you frequently. Tugging you along with him, even if his excuses were just "You're a sack of meat, what're you gonna do if no ones there for you? Hm?"

His feelings gets in a way, heavily. Your weakness to which he deems you're fragile, easy to break, he revels at that. Legend would try to watch over you, even if the others probably disliked that, he wouldn't care - he has experience than most of them. You're safe with him more than the others.

He criticizes you openly, it's not intentional - he wasn't meant to be rude towards you. Though, it's delivered to be backhanded and a hint of sarcasm.

Probably the most competitive shockingly. Reluctantly, he did agree to work along with the others, just for you.

However Legend could only work alongside with his successor, HYRULE. Just like Sky, he's a sweetheart, not like his actions towards you he thinks is unjust, its not like it ever crosses his mind. I don't think he notices anything strange of how he's acting towards you, you may confront him and Hyrule would feel guilty. He can't promise you that he'll stay away though.

He only thinks his obsession towards you is true love, an oblivious thought, and the way you made him feel this way made him happy. Your presence is what he needs, he wants you.

Uses his magic to heal you, whether would it be a scratch, you're fine because of him. Hyrule doesn't want you to be hurt because of him, he only wants to see you unharmed and that's what brings a smile to him.

This makes him no different from the others, he did agree to the alliance with his brothers after all. He's overly obsessed with you, just like the rest.

His softness makes you loosen your nerves, you wouldn't think Hyrule would do such a thing. Even if he's acting a bit unusual, you just hope he wasn't just like the rest. Of course, it was just a silly hope you had.

It was the first time you felt a bit less cautious, along with a presence of a child who was currently adjusting his sister's telescope to admire the stars. Basking against the stars shining through the midnight sky, Wind had made sure none of his comrades had followed you both, which ended up being a successful mission for both of you.

"They're acting weird, like really weird." You felt the sailor silently brushing his head against your upper arm. "Why're they leaving you out? You're cool! I don't think you're that weak." His words almost brought the ends of your mouth to curve up, almost.

"I don't know." the voice coming out of your mouth was raspy, cold against the breeze. "I wish I knew." Was it something that you've done? A spell that casted upon them? That it was enough to change them entirely.

"Well, don't listen to those idiots, they don't know better!" Wind said firmly. "I also don't know why they leave me out," he confidently points with his thumb to his chest. "Said its between all of them, said I was too young! I'm capable and I'm a hero just like them!"

You giggled briefly. "Yeah, more than a hero too."

But his sword briefly lowers down, his mouth slightly gaps open. It was you. The girl he saw by the fountain! What are you doing here of all places?

Link shook his head, sheathing his sword back. Just as the words about to escape his mouth, your palm urgently raised up to stop him from questioning any further. Your eyes were shut tight, standing up properly with the other hand clenching your skirt, wrinkling the fabric with your grip.

“I’m only just a kid collec-“ Your eyes gradually opened just as your words dies down. “… ting…” your hand slowly descends to your side.

Oh?

Oh!

Connecting the dots inside his head. A collector? He hadn’t expected the mysterious girl who wanders around forest and has been unaware treading close to dangers would be you. Unbeknownst to him, his mouth curved up into a small smile.

“You’re that… that…” You tried to formulate a few words, your finger consciously moving up-and-down pointing towards him. “That boy!”

He perked up, however you didn’t give him much time to recollect on what you have just said before you abruptly got close to him. Face-to-face.

“Um-“

“Sorry!” You pulled away instantly, taking a few steps back between the two of you. Hands clasped together excitedly, followed by a hopeful grin on your face.

“What’s your name?”

He blinked, scratching the nape of his neck sheepishly before he responded back.

———

Several months have pass.

Nine portals.

Meeting a group of heroes who share the same goals as him; to find out who's behind the portals and to stop them from causing anymore casualties across eras.

It took him an awful a-lot of time to get back within his own Hyrule, although it would only be a short-while visit. He just hope he arrives in time to see you.

He could tell these parts of the woods are the closest to the Lon Lon ranch, Time couldn’t tell if you’re still helping Malon or back in Castle Town. What type a husband would he be if he can’t even get to pay a visit to you at least once before leaving again without telling you.

From the letters he’ve sent; he was open about his adventures through the portals, never leaving any details to closure, and carefully not smudging the ink on paper. The postman is dedicated, and he never missed any deliveries from your mails. It was like the holy grail for him.

Along the way, Time’s gaze lingers far too long on each parts of the woods. Whether would it be just a bush or a tree, no-one spotted anything strange on how he's acting, the old man is far too indescribable for one to even know what he's truly thinking. He might be just analyzing the forest or whatever.

All except for one, the rancher saw how his ancestor’s looks was filled with familiarity around the place. Twilight could’ve swore he even saw how the corners of his mouth slightly twitch.

He could ask a question later. Twilight was equally as curious to meet his other ancestor, and in person too. To see this woman that gotten this old man fighting trying to keep up his poker face.

It was only vague hints about your appearance and your name - that peeked his interest. His thoughts was interrupted by a yell.

"Hey!"

The postman sprints towards the group of travelers, humming a cheerful tone rummaging inside his backpack, presenting an folded envelope. "A letter for Link!"

There was no response, a quiet conversation exchanged between all of them and glances on who's taking it, or better yet, which one. "Anyone?" The postman raises a brow, noticing that no one's moving forward to get the mail.

"I got it." The Skyloftian stepped in, taking the letter. Reading the language written on it to figure out on who this truly belongs to, he then momentarily handed it over to the sailor - pointing out that its written in the young boy’s hylian.

While the others were in disbelief at the prospect of the postman managing letters that wasn’t supposed to be in this era. He swiftly ignored the blazing questions thrown at him like wildfire, gingerly pushing another neatly folded envelope towards Time’s chest. “This one’s for you, Mr. Lon!”

He hummed a cheerful tune all the while deliberately sprinting away to deliver another mail. Leaving the others in a state of confusion on what just happened.

Time eyed at the letter, his eye briefly lit up when he saw the handwriting. Not hesitating at all - he opened the envelope to start reading what you’ve wrote.

Dear, Link.

I truly hope you’re faring well. I am just glad you’re not alone to fight off - whatever it is that you have been dealing with. I can assume its a far greater enemy that you cannot fight alone, and needing all the help you can get.

You’ve told me that these boys are heroes like you, and that they’re capable, you spoke highly of them. I just hope all of you are unharmed heavily from danger along the way, if all of you ever visited our Hyrule, please be careful.

The last time I’ve visited the forest, trying to find the spot when we first talked. It was awfully quiet, the solitude wasn’t pleasant as before. Whatever it is, it isn’t supposed to be here.

Time could only frown, perhaps you were referring to the sick-blooded monster they have fought earlier. It took them plenty of blows just to fight off a single enemy when one of them can take it down easily, it was unlikely.

And - you need to stop venturing far into the woods again. You’re a stubborn little fiend at heart, that he’s in-love with, but your safety is his priority, he needs to talk to you about this soon.

I’m staying at the ranch for a week before going back to assist Queen Zelda. I can only dream seeing you again during my short break, I’d be working tirelessly as soon as I step foot inside Castle Town.

With all my research hindering due to… potential threats looming around the forest. Writing this letter to you could only bring me at ease.

Oh, and I just can’t wait to meet these boys you’ve told me about! They bring such great news coming from your letters, except the part of them causing a headache for you.

Love, (Name) Lon!

Your husband smiled softly, folding the paper neatly. Unfortunately, he wasn’t aware someone was eyeing at him, too engrossed of his wife’s letter.

“So… is that one from your missis, old man?” The captain questioned in a playful manner, elbowing his arm with a grin plastered on Warriors’ face.

This could only earn him a sudden shift of Time’s face - a deep frown and a disgruntled glare at his way. Time doesn’t want to indulge into this conversation any further, giving a dismissive wave to Warriors - which is enough to fuel the captain into laughter - and signaling the other heroes. “From this path, there will be a narrow space. Which is enough for us to camp for the night.” and the closest to the ranch. The heroes collectively listened and followed him without question.

———

Low steady rumbles of flames smoldering from the campfire. Twilight raises his palms facing the embers sensing the warmth against it, and momentarily rubbing his hands together. He took a glance towards his ancestor - Time was sharpening his blade calmly from the opposite side of the campfire.

It was only the two of them awake of this hour. Initially, it was supposed to be just the rancher to keep in watch, Time insisted to stay with his eyes wide open for a few minutes. It has been a awkward quiet lengthy night between the two.

(Name), Twilight ponders, staring off into the glowing embers dancing gracefully against the wood it burns. The wind ghostly-whistling across him, not knowing the sword that Time was sharpening has gone silent.

“Head in the clouds, boy?” He queries, sheathing his blade back and putting it aside.

The rancher raises his head up towards him. His mouth slightly opened but no words came out, Time perked a brow at the reluctance given by his descendant. “If you have something to say, go ahead.” He added. “It’s only us awake at this night.”

Twilight nodded, crossing his arms against his chest. “Right,” he pauses briefly, shifting his gaze to the flames. “Uh, how’d ya’ two meet?”

His ancestor let out a gentle smile, eyeing at the ring wrapped around his finger. “It was a long time ago, when we were kids, we met by the fountain and then it was this very forest I’ve met her the second time.”

Of course, the old man would be sentimental. Twilight could observe of how fond he looks at the ring, even though it would look cheap in someone’s eyes - it holds more value for a man’s love for his wife.

“I was wonderin’ why’d ya’ look so at ease.” Twilight commented with a polite smile. “It makes me wonder on how ya’ manage t’be away from ‘er fer so long.”

Time chuckles under his breath, his face crinkled in delight. “Ah, you’ll get used to it.”

It’s the truth. You’re a busy woman yourself - but in some days, you make enough time to spend with him in Castle Town, every moment spent with you was delicate. He remembered on how you often spoke about retirement - though it may be early to think that type of decision, you have no doubt with it. Living inside Castle Town wasn’t a big deal for him, as long he gets to be close to you.

Twilight seems to be lost in his thoughts again, it was noticeable for the Old Man simply staring at him. Clearing his throat to catch the young blonde’s attention. “I suppose you have more to your words judging from your hesitancy.” He spoke firmly. “I won’t be upset on what you have to say.”

“… I have a friend back home, same name ‘n all.”

“It’s jus’ gotten me a lil’ off guard when ya’ first introduce me to ‘er ‘fore we went t’yer Hyrule,” Twilight explained, resting against his palm, a soft smile on his face. “It’s not exactly common in my era… ‘n I ain’t the type to jump into conclusions…” a mere coincidence, most likely.

Silence suddenly engulfed the area after the rancher trailed off - small snores coming from each side of the camp, crickets, and the smoldering flames can only be heard between them.

“Ah didn’t mean t’beat ‘round the bush.” Twilight sulks down at the crinkets given, but he knows his mentor in front of him was in his mind too before giving out a lighthearted chuckle. “But I want t’see her soon. She seems like a great person.”

This earns the old man to briefly smile before deliberately raising his hand half-way. “We can have this talk someday, for now, get some rest. I’ll keep in watch.”

He didn’t protest at the sudden order given from his ancestor, Twilight understood this conversation would take them hours - he nodded wordlessly, walking towards his bed roll.

Time watched him lay on his bed roll, then turning his head forward leaning towards the fire with his elbows resting against his knees.

———

Some of the boys groaned waking up early in the morning, thanks to the sailor volunteering to be the alarm clock. The Old Man was already suiting up his armor, wasting no time.

Facing towards his group, there was evident fatigue with some of them. Hyrule almost passing out to slumber towards Legend, only for his predecessor shaking him off to stir the former awake.

The Skyloftian was.. a special case of a heavy sleeper, with Wind frantically shaking both of his shoulders in an attempt to wake him. It did work, only took a good seven minutes.

It was a short journey, even though the forest isn’t that quiet anymore - with some fairies peeking through the bushes. It’s best to keep their guard up, and not another ambush by a greater enemy. Once they’ve reached the open field of Hyrule, Time had spoken to the other heroes that the place they’ll be staying at is close enough - which brought a sense of relief from the others.

The Old Man seems to be enthusiastic, speeding up his steps as the boys behind him tried to match his pace. “Here we are.” Time simply spoke with an evident fondness of his grin, basking beneath the sun admiring the scenery of the ranch. Ignoring how the others grumbled and one catching his breath. The old man was searching around, particularly looking for someone.

“Link!”

You hollered out his name dropping your rake to the side, running towards him albeit being careful with your steps in case you might trip over. He approaches with the same pace, wrapping his arms around your waist into an embrace. Your hands gently touched his cheeks, momentarily pulling in for a kiss.

Pulling away, you took this chance of smothering his entire face with quick pecks. He chuckled at the sudden affection before gingerly tapping your shoulder, leaning away enough for you to see a group of boys behind him.

Link proudly introduced you to the heroes, his hand rests against your waist. “Everyone, this is my wife,” he says your name with evident fondness.

“My goddesses,” You sighed, glancing over to the boys, you noted most of them are young - he did mention that in his letters but seeing them in person only brought you to fuss worry over them. “You boys must be exhausted, my sister’s house is over there - come along.”

Leading them while tugging on your husband’s arm, Malon wasn’t home for the record - she went with Talon delivering goods for the Castle Town, they’ll be back before sundown. It was you for the day to take in-charge of the farm work, which you certainly didn’t mind the heavy loading, kinda.

Stepping inside, you told the boys they could rest here for awhile. Preparing meals was one of your specialties, rummaging through the storage to find anything to cook with. A gentle hand on your shoulder caught your attention.

“Flower,” Link calls out quietly, making you look over his shoulder to see his companions marveling at the souvenirs and swords displayed around the house, they were engrossed within their conversations.

Eyeing at your husband back, momentarily placing the ingredients on the counter. “I know you’re excited, but you need to slow down for a moment.” He says, patting your shoulder briefly.

“Besides,” he peeks over to the rowdy crowd of chatters from behind, before leaning towards you. “We need extra hands around the ranch, it gets the work done efficiently.”

You promptly shook your head, then sending him a faux offended glare at his way, opting to take back his words. “You all have been through a lot, I can’t simply let you and the boys work around here, especially just coming back from a long journey.”

“It only took us an hour to get here, (Name).”

“Really?“

“Yes, really.” Apparently the small bickering between you caught their attention, turning your head towards the silence instead of usual conversations blooming around the house.

You coughed against your fist. “Sorry, I’m sure you all have been through so much. Why not make yourselves at home?”

You certainly got ahead of yourself, forgetting you still have tasks to accomplish around this place. Cooking delicacies for them might have to wait, wiping your hands on your apron. “I have a lot of work to do around here, if any of you have any questions -“

“Do you need any help? We can do the work around here too!” The youngest raised his hand, then the others soon collectively agreed with his words. They probably heard most of the words spoken by the two of you.

Nonetheless, you couldn’t refuse especially from a child who seems energized at the moment. “Alright.” you raised your hand towards your husband in defeat who gave out a chuckle. No use in refusing the offer, and there is no settlements for arguments.

It didn’t take too long for Malon and Talon to come back from their delivery to Castle Town, she was glad there’s people volunteering to help around - as the Owner of Lon Lon Ranch, she went straight to business leading the way for them to get started with; assigning roles to each of them, heavy-lifting bags of flour and soil, gathering scattered hays, and leading the cuccos back to their coop.

You’ve spoken to each of them, they are their own person and their own selves, their meetings across portals had brought all of them closer like brothers. Working together as a team efficiently to figure out certain enemies to each eras.

Some of them were a bit curious or maybe enthusiastic to listen pertaining to your relationship with Link - not that you would mind sharing the details of how you’ve met or how the feelings between you surfaced. Especially questions about his actual age, though you could only brush that off. Link, being sixty?

Starting to see the sun slowly coming down, you begrudgingly decided to leave the rest to the group, no matter how many times you insisted. Leaving you and Link to watch over them:

“Hard-working, are they?” Link commented, leaning over slightly for you to hear him. You could only huff a laugh, the amount of questions to handle around like it weighs more than a bag of flour.

“You could say that, I barely even lift a finger around here.” You said, wrapping your arm around his. Tugging him closer to your side, your cheek lying against his shoulder. “Although, you would do the same thing.”

“That so?” You felt him brushing your loose hair to the side behind your ear. “Then you should know better than to tell them to rest for the whole day, flower.“

“But - I didn’t say you were wrong.” You rolled your eyes playfully. “It makes the work around here easier. More time for us, don’t you think?”

He hummed in response, silently watching some of his comrades chase the remaining cuccos. He called out your name then gently tapping your arm, causing you to lean away to look at him questioningly.

“I have great news, one of them is our descendant.”

“What?” You awed, then suddenly holding both of his hands out of excitement. “You’re serious, right? A descendant!”

He simply stated a ‘yes’ to reconfirm that you’ve heard him right. “And?” You dragged out, thinking that he would continue his words to reveal who it is. He didn’t.

“You’re cruel.”

“Not cruel, beloved. It would ruin the surprise.” He wrapped his arm over to your shoulder, bringing you closer ignoring you begrudged glares sent at his way. “Besides, you’re a fan of mysteries as much as Malon conspiring about aliens.”

He’s right, as much as you don’t want to admit it right now. Arguing with your husband who knows so much about you would lead to nowhere. “And you’re using it against me?” to which he nodded boldly.

“Fine, I’ll figure it out in no time.”

———

You have no clue on who it is.

You’ve talked and interrogated questioned each of them. You had one, but that quickly disperses once another forms to contradict it instead. You would often see them work, go-a round the ranch, even seeing them bickering for a few times, and trying to look closely to see if you find any of their features familiar.

However, you do have a guess but what your husband had given you was sparse and it completely holds up your conclusion; only a descendent, a couple of centuries? millenniums?

You had spoken to each of them; mentally taking notes of their eras they’ve described in their own words, although it was minimal it did help out a bit.

You quickly turned your head at the sound of a door opening to your shared room, Link greeted you with a small peck against your cheek, then steadily leaning behind the wall. “Did you figure it out?”

“Not quite,” You tapped under your chin. “I could only assume.”

“Then you’re close.” He crosses his arms around chest waiting for your answer, you gave a second thought from all the observations you’ve had. “Oh, out with it!” You tried your best to contain your impatience not wanting to make tumultuous noises to disturb the guests, the reveal was easily a few feet away from you - right in front of you.

Link only huff for a moment, then maneuvering closely to the door for him to knock for a few times. “You can come in, rancher.” He simply called out. You quickly raised your head enough to see the young boy approaching within the room, of course, he was the first you've had your rupees on.

"My word," Your hand hovers around your chest, you felt the corners of your mouth curving up. "I knew you hafta be the one! Look at you, I don't see my husband's nose, lucky you."

"He was practically waiting outside, couldn't wait to see you."

"Perhaps you told him to keep quiet of this whole ordeal, didn't you?" You remarked albeit a hint of sarcasm.

"Nonetheless..." trailing off, this news brought to you only made you feel at ease. It truly meant that, possibly, you haven't stayed around Castle Town that much.

A modest life that you'd always have dream for, a thought about children hadn't crossed you and Link's mind. Though, with the presence of a relative from a far future fuels that idea. "That would certainly mean we could be a family soon, and our children would have their own."

A hand quietly brushes against yours, his thumb stroking gently, tightening your grip around his.

"So it seems." The hero acknowledged, finding your quiet ideas and thoughts identical to his, a family with you doesn't sound bad.

Twilight silently watches the scene before him, fondling with the hem of his shirt. "Thank you for lettin' us stay 'ere, Ms. (Name)"

"No, no. No formalities." You quickly dismiss it, "You're a family to us, now. Isn't that right?"

"I-..." The former opened his mouth slightly, glancing to his mentor who gave out an approving nod, then it was briskly replaced with a bashful smile. "Thank you."

You got to hear about the adventure, as much as you're worried about the dangers have been circulating the further they venture down to the portals. It was pleasant to hear Twilight talk fondly about his people, the boy certainly holds them in a tight grip within his heart. The night finally closes in; you couldn't tell how many hours it took until Link pointed it out, and letting the rancher finally go back to his own room to rest for the night.

Turning around to face Link; who was adjusting the lantern by the bedside table. "He does act a little bit of yourself, I could see the similarities." you commented, approaching to his side.

"The first time you've met me, (Name), I was no different from a young boy." His hand reaches out by your waist, bringing you closer enough to him.

"Don't remind me the time I fell -"

"I'm just fooling around."

You sighed, shaking your head briefly. "Of course," you huff in amusement. "You keep writing those letters once you leave to the next portal."

"It depends on where that mailman goes." Link leads you to your shared bed with the support of his palm on your back. "However, it's better to speak to you in person."

The night was quiet, a comforting presence by your side. It was only two days left before returning back to the Castle, you still have errands left around the Ranch to fulfill. The lantern’s bright flame slowly dims, the light itself was minimal - only then the moonlight glows across the surface.

The proximity shared between your husband was putting you in a state of fatigue, briefly yawning against your palm. Bringing the covers close, you felt fingers gently brushing against your face - placing the loose hair to the side enough for him to press a light kiss to your brow.

“Sweet dreams, beloved.”

a/n: omfg i APOLOGIZE this took so long, i was double taking on Time’s personality. goddamnit old man im turning you into a slime then putting you into an incinerator lovingly. this turn out longer than expected, I had to proofread some bits but not too much! I’ll probably try to expand their background together. Initially I had also double takes on Twilight and Time’s talk together, it wasn’t the entire focus but just a few grain of salt sprinkled. I mean, this is Time x reader. Maybe ill make a few rambles of this story. 👀 Thank you for all the support!

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You reminisce the days before you were working under the Royal Family as a researcher - you were just a normal hylian who just ventures off to the woods without a second glance, a reckless one at that. That one impulsive girl who used to ran havoc when Ingo, the sycophant, was in charge.

In Castle Town, when you were a kid, busy gazing upon the crystal water by the fountain was also the moment you’ve met Link - your husband. It wasn’t exactly a pleasant meeting, you dreadfully remembered slipping down to the water after catching a glimpse of the young boy around your age - face flat. Malon had to help you back up, while also giggling right in-front of your face sulk in water.

In the present, you uphold that ‘unforgettable embarrassing’ golden memory into your heart.

You’ve been getting letters from Malon - The owner of Lon Lon Ranch and your sister - about her business and how its faring, you’ve sometimes visited to help around the place as a way to remember the good old days. It’s also been a way to distract yourself from the growing sense of concern for Link’s safety.

Perhaps you’ve been a lot more stress from the amount of paperworks given to you - the ranch was a sanctuary away from all the workload handed to you. A thought lingers if you can manage a small quiet life with Link, maybe establishing a house somewhere near the woods?

Speaking of your husband, you’ve patiently waited for months after his departure towards a portal he had saw - and the alarming amount of monsters coming through that would soon threaten Hyrule. The forest you’ve been checking to see the paths you used to take were safe, it wasn’t - it was swarmed with a bunch of them from what you’ve gathered, some you weren’t familiar with. It hasn’t made any advances towards the castle, Zelda was aware of this predicament.

Gathering your things to head out of the library, taking a brief moment to collect your thoughts - reading the written works on the papers, and stuffing all of the materials inside your bag. You’re not bothered to arranged it neatly inside, you made sure to bid farewell to the knights guarding outside the library.

You always have a letter left to one of them, delivering it for the Queen to be updated about your progress.

Castle Town was lively as ever; bustling with children running around the place, laughter filled the atmosphere, and cuccos flocking around as ever. You went to the nearby stables that was keeping your horse occupied and taken care of while you worked for hours inside the castle.

A trip to your sister’s ranch wasn’t too far, the horse saves you enough time before the sun goes down. The aroma around the farm was pleasant, it is the only place you could ever call home. Guiding the horse back to its respective stable, a cheerful voice made you shift your gaze.

“There she is!” Malon excitedly rushes towards you, arms all open leading up to crushing you into a tight hug. Her cheek was brushing against yours, the sudden embrace of your sister only made you chuckle.

Malon pulls away, her hands remain on your shoulder. “You’ve been at that castle for weeks!” squinting her eyes, observing your face momentarily, her hands that was briefly on your shoulder - it was now squishing your face.

“You haven’t been restin’ too!”

“Malon, Malon! I swear- I’m perfectly fine.” You hurriedly reassured her. Holding her wrists to stop squishing your cheeks, the scoldings only made you smile. “You don’t hafta worry about me.”

Malon returned a smile. “I know.” she says, her hands rests against her hips. “It’s good t’see you again. Father jus’ went out doin’ deliveries, but he’d be happy t’see ya.”

“Oh? When he’ll be back?”

“Soon. For now,” She nudges your elbow lightly, gingerly pointing with her thumb to the direction of the field. “Help me out ‘ere gatherin’ cuccos and liftin’ flour.”

“You don’t have to ask me.” Playfully rolling your eyes, nudging her elbow back.

Malon paused for a moment, gently wrapping her hand around yours. “Any updates from Link?” Quirking up a brow, with a reassuring smile.

“Well - he told me about meeting new faces, and I quote, a group of capable young boys.” You responded, leading both of you and your sister outside of the barn.

Malon hummed in acknowledgment. “Sounds like ‘em ‘n he ain’t alone, huh? Glad yer ‘ere for t’night, how long are ya’ stayin’?”

“A week.” Leaning your head towards her shoulder. “You’re gonna be put up with me for awhile, Mal.”

You only got a huff in faux annoyance from her. Momentarily, her free hand went up to pinch your cheek - an old habit from her.

———

You silently watched from the window as the sun slowly goes down - you admired the sunset. Especially from this view inside your sister’s house, it’s been a while since you’ve worked around the ranch. No wonder your hands ache from all the work.

Malon had insisted on making dinner in which you’re thankful for that, you took a small glance seeing her chopping vegetables on the board - as insides of the pot boils. The sight could only make your mouth curved up into a smile.

Your eyes flickered back to the paper on the table before you, there was evident ink smudges - but it didn’t make the words you wrote illegible. Writing letters has become a daily routine; with the Queen and additionally for him.

Folding the paper into half enough to fit inside the envelope. The postman always comes around - you reveled at the sight of Link’s letter the first time but then a thought crosses through your mind on how the hell did the postman delivered a message across portals.

You’ll try to ask a question but you’re just glad to read about him faring well - especially not being alone this time. Placing the envelope to the side when you heard Malon calling you over for arranging the plates.

“Any progress from yer research?” She asked, wanting to spark up a conversation between the two of you. Malon sat down beside you, resting against her palm. “It better be good, stayin’ inside that castle-“

You shrugged absentmindedly which could only make Malon glare at you, “Its a hefty progress - but with potential dangers along the way that is unfortunately hindering my work.” frowning at the thought of the forest being awfully quiet from one of your visits, which could only make you sigh. “It’s only my week break before I can go back to assist the royal family.”

“Jus’… don’t overexert yerself.” she gently patted your back. “l-“ she pointed to herself. “will force ya’ outta that place if ya’ did.” momentarily moving the finger to you accusingly with a deep frown on her face.

“I know.”

Your father came around just in time for dinner - a heartwarming moment between your beloved family. Just missing someone important.

You just hope he’ll be back sooner.

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