#botw self insert

The light flickered through the tree leaves just outside Link’s bedroom window. You opened your eyes to find yourself laying in his bed with his arms loosely wrapped around you. You don’t quite remember how you ended up here, but you smiled, knowing he must have carried you in after you’d already fallen asleep somewhere. He was pretty good at finding you when you did. It was quite common, actually; the soft grass against your skin made it pretty easy to doze off, not to mention the countless times you’d had to make do while traveling. 

Watching Link as he slept was almost like a dream. It was a rarity to see him so… still. You brushed the hair from his eyes and gently stroked his cheek with your thumb. He looked so handsome when he slept. Not to say that he wasn’t already handsome, but with the Calamity finally being over, he just looked so at ease. 

As you lifted up to get out of bed, his grip on you tightened. But, he was still sound asleep, lightly snoring. You giggled softly at him, untangling yourself from him to get up and make yourself some tea.

You headed downstairs and peeked out the kitchen window. There was Bolson and Karson, sitting where they usually sit in the yard. You figured they had just gotten back from visiting with Hudson and Rhondson. You opened the door and walked out to greet them.

“Care for some tea?” you asked.

Bolson smiled at you. “You know I would never turn down morning tea.”

You went back inside to get the kettle and some cups and headed back out. The three of you sat in the grass with your cups of tea, chatting about how beautiful the the flowers are this time of year. They were both pleased to see that you had planted some around the house. 

“What kind of flowers are those, anyway?” Bolson asked.

“I was wondering the same. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them before.” Karson added.

You were happy to tell them. “They’re called ‘Silent Princess’.”

They both looked at you with a questioning expression.

“They’re pretty rare, but Link had found quite a few on his journey.” You got up and walked over to the flowers to examine them. “Zelda said that with a little help, she thinks they can be domesticated.”

“Well, they’re very beautiful.” Bolson replied, just before taking another sip of tea.

Karson was more than excited to learn about them. “Maybe we could find and plant some at our place!"

Bolson stood up, cup still in hand. “We’ll see, Karson.” He turned to you with a smile. “Thank you for tea, y/n. You’re always a pleasure to sit and chat with.”

“Yeah!”

You took the tea cups from the both of them. “Thank you. You both are so kind. Feel free to come over for tea anytime.”

“Thank you for your hospitality, as always.”

Bolson and Karson made their way toward the town, Karson waving as they left. You couldn’t help but to smile as they walked away. The both of them were a treat to have around. You went back inside, set the dishes on the counter, and headed back up the stairs to find Link still sleeping. 

Gently, you crawled back into bed and wrapped your arms around him. He rolled over to face you, eyes still closed. His hair was surprisingly messier than it was earlier. You once again went to brush the hair out of his eyes. Link wrinkled his nose and slowly opened his eyes. Upon seeing you, he smiled and pulled you in to cuddle.

“Good afternoon, love.” you whispered.

He looked at you with a cheesy grin. “Hi.”

“You missed out this morning.” You started. “Bolson and Karson were here, and they really like the flowers.” 

“Of course they do.” He yawned.

You giggled at his reply before turning to get out of bed again. Link grabbed your hand quickly, just before you got out of his reach. “Yes?”

“Please stay in bed.”

“Link…”

the lands of Hyrule are vast

the open fields feel just like a dream

like home in a way

and though you know how this story goes

you wander around for a while

and at some point you find yourself laying in the soft grass

you look at the blue, partial cloudy sky with a smile spread across your face

faint laughter can be heard close by

you lift your head up and peek from just above the tall blades of grass to see a bird, blue in color, preening about something you didn’t quite hear

Urbosa spots you peeking just before you duck back down

‘I knew that I wasn’t home… but how did I get…here?’

“What’s wrong Urbosa?”

Mipha’s concerned

yet Revali and Daruk shrug it off

Urbosa’s now standing above you, hands on her hips, giving you a stern look

Mipha seems pleased see you though

“A Hylian? In this part of Hyrule?”

and you shake your head as you stand

Urbosa looks you up and down

“Couldn’t be. [They] don’t have pointed ears.”

Mipha tilts her head

“Pardon my manners, but… what exactly are you?”

“No forgive me, Princess Mipha, Lady Urbosa. My name is y/n. I’m a human from a VERY distant land. I’m actually not quite sure how I ended up here…”

Urbosa’s not sure about you yet

but seeing as Mipha is already willing to help you, Urbosa takes you under her wing

you walk with them to meet Revali and Daruk

“What took you both so long? I’ve been losing feathers with how long we’ve been waiting.”

“Looks like we have a new member joining us!”

you’re happy to be tagging along in their journey to the castle

they’re going on and on about their plans, stories, etc.

and they’re confused, yet amazed at how your piping in every so often to share little bits of info about theirselves 

“How do you know that?”

Revali looks a little heated that you cut him off

but he doesn’t say anything

“And I though you were a know it all, Revali!”

you laugh at Daruk’s statement

“Say, how DO you know all these things, little bird?”

“Your journey and the Calamity is sort of… a fantasy story in where I come from.”

Revali rolls his eyes in disbelief

“You’ve got to be kidding me.”

Mipha smiles at you, however, fully trusting you

“Can you tell me how it goes?”

you nod and start from the beginning

and once you reach the end of each of their stories, you hesitate

Revali cuts you off

“So how does it end?”

and you’re silent

“Do you not know?”

“I know, Revali. But why tell you how it ends when it’s just beginning?”

“And maybe this little bit of information could, you know, change that ending.”

Revali tilts his head

“You could be onto something there.”

you reach the castle, watching your new friends enter the gate

“Are you coming, little bird?”

and you take a deep breath

“I’m afraid not. I have a feeling it’s my time to leave.”

“But you’ve only just arrived.”

Mipha gives you a soft smile

“I’m sure we’ll meet again someday.”

you slowly open the door to the house and sit in one of the dining room chairs

because we all know you’re too tired to walk up a flight of steps

Link would peer over the banister from his loft

just to see you with your arms folded on the table, your head down

he’d calmly walk down the stairs

pick you up

and carry you to the bed, laying you down so gently

you’d smile at him

and he’d give a light smile in return as he lays down with you

of course he’d make sure you have enough blanket

and he’d hold you so so close, nuzzling his nose to your cheek

and soon enough, you’re drifting off

and so is he

he loves to nap with you

he always sleeps better with you by his side

and at some point you turn over

and he’s spooning you

his grip on you tightens in your sleep

and when you wake up, you hear his light snores

even without tossing and turning, your hair is a mess

as is his

you roll over to face him and kiss him on the cheek

and his eyes flutter open, those bright blue irises looking directly at you

you’ll cuddle for what feels like forever

because neither of you want to get up

and soon enough, it’s actually nighttime

you’ll both go out and gaze at the stars, sharing a small romantic evening