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➵ you and link had been in contact through most of the calamity, though he wouldn’t let you get anywhere close to the actual beast, let alone the castle, you were always writing. 

➵ of course you didn’t want to take up too much of his time as he was defeating the calamity, you knew that his dedication lay with retaking hyrule. however, you yearned for the day that you would be able to spend all your time with link, but you would have to be patient. 

➵ of course after the trials and tribulations of the last months before link was to fight the calamity you were a bundle of worry and nerves, however, link never seemed to falter. he went along with his training, taking down even the most vicious of beasts

➵ upon hearing of his success against the beast you felt like the fog over you had lifted and you rushed to find your knight. 

➵ you both decide together to leave link’s small house in hateno and find a place that was entirely free of any memories of the long battle. of course you would return to pay visits to everyone that you had become close with, but having your home be free of those memories was important. 

➵ link immediately takes up baking, he just loves a warm kitchen with the smell of pastries in the air. not only that, but the words of love that you grace him with after enjoying some of his treats is a huge bonus. 

➵ you had never really stopped to consider the privilege of being able to wake up next to someone you love, as you had never really had the time to do so with link. but even from the first morning of doing so you were absolutely hooked and promised yourself that you would never go back to sleeping alone. 

➵ every once in a while you and link travel to a nearby village or lodge to find a new stack of books to bring home for reading at night. link promises that one day he’ll go find some of the books from inside hyrule castle, claiming them to be the best reads.

➵ the simplicity of a shared bath is never beyond either of you, and you often find yourselves sharing one, washing eachothers hair and bodies. 

➵  just sharing a space with you is more than link could have ever asked for, he loves just existing in your presence as much as possible. 

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Chapter 2

After singing a hole in the clouds, the three Hylians were more inclined to believe your claims. The four of you left the Spring of Courage to make your way south to the Highland stable where their horses were currently being boarded.

Zelda had so many questions for you, Her curiosity seemingly unquenchable. She apparently liked researching and analyzing ancient technology and history. And the Sun’s Song seemed to fall under that category.

“How did you learn such a song? It was thought that much of the knowledge from before the First Calamity 10,000 years ago had been lost.”

“Oh, I know a bunch about the old stories. That song was one the Hero of Time learned, although it originally switched around night and day.”

“I would very much like to hear them. It will be some time before we reach the stable.”

So you do you best to recount the first part of Ocarina of Time, the Princess swallowing up any information voraciously. It was absolutely adorable how enthusiastic she was about learning.

Her eyes sparkled as she listened and tried to ask insightful questions about the child hero. You hoped your answers were equally insightful but you doubted it. Impa seemed equally enthralled with your tale. At least until you got to the part about the young Princess.

“So she could use her magic even though she was still so young?” The was something tense in Zelda’s voice. She looked down at her own hands which were fidgeting nervously. Link and Impa seemed just as on edge.

“Did I say Something wrong?” Oh god you hope you didn’t horribly offend the Princess.

“Well it’s just…” Impa started as she awkwardly scratched at the back of her head.

“My own magic has eluded me for quite some time.” The Princess finished tersely, pointedly not looking at any of you. It seems this is a subject of great distress for the Hylian Princess.

“I was praying in the spring, asking the Goddess to help awaken my sealing power when you appeared in the water.”

“Maybe that’s why she appeared.”

You and the two other women turn to Link after his quiet interjection. You’re still not used to hearing his voice and judging from the other’s reaction, neither were they.

“That actually makes a lot of sense…” Impa rubbed at her chin thoughtfully. “With your knowledge of the ancient stories and magic I’m sure you know the key to unlocking the power to seal away the Calamity.”

Zelda did not appear to be thrilled with this revelation. Her hands gripped at her dress, her shoulders tensed. She still wouldn’t look at anyone.

You couldn’t stand to see her so disheartened. You carefully hold both her hands with your own. “Don’t Princess, I swear I’ll do everything I can to help you unlock your sealing power.”

She looks into your eyes, her green ones misty with intense emotion. “Thank you.” She nods in acknowledgment.

You reach the stable sometime around sunset. The stable owner comments how fortunate this is, as monsters have grown more troublesome during the night.

“It’s one of the signs that Calamity Ganon will soon awaken.” Impa explains. The two of you are in a private tent, meant for the Princess and her entourage, while Zelda changes out of her ceremonial dress. Link had gone to tend to the horses, while the Sheikah woman was trying to find if she had extra clothes you could wear. “Monster attacks have gotten worse and now Stals are showing up.”

You sit with your hands in lap, patiently listening as she explains the current state of Hyrule. How Calamity Ganon (who is apparently not a person this time but more of a force of nature) was prophesied to return soon so the King of Hyrule has ordered excavation and study on ancient Sheikah technology. They’ve currently unearthed for giant machines across the regions of Hyrule called Divine Beasts as well smaller battle machines called guardians. The King had also ordered extensive training for Princess Zelda so she can awaken her sacred powers.

“But Her Highness has a more scientific mind, so the realms of spirits and magic have been difficult for her to access.” She added as she fished around in her pack. “If things weren’t so dire, I kind of wish she could just study tech instead of standing in springs praying.” She holds out some clothes to you, “Here, this should work until we can get you something of your own.”

“Thank you.” You go to a private place to change. Impa had given you a simple navy tunic that ended at your thighs and a tan jacket with wide sleeves that stopped at your elbows and fell just below the knees. There was red sash to tie close, and a pair of simple sandals for your feet. You decided to keep the shift on underneath to keep more coverage on your legs.

You decided to see how it looked in a nearby mirror and were shocked to see your appearance had changed. You now had pale blonde hair, lighter than even Zelda’s. It landed at mid back with a slight wave. Your eyes were a blue green like sea. You think you look a lot like Hylia did when you met her. Perhaps it was her way of marking you as chosen by her.

It was actually really unnerving. Your old life really was gone, wasn’t it? You didn’t even look like yourself anymore. You’re never going to see your family and friends again. How were they taking your death? You realized that you’ve signed your life away to fight in this very dangerous world you don’t actually understand.

Breathing was suddenly becoming way more difficult. You legs gave out from under you and you collapsed onto the floor. You try to find away to steady yourself but your eyes can’t seem to focus. Your hands grabbed at the floor looking for something steady.

“Excuse me, but are you-“ and that’s when Princess Zelda decided to check on you.

You look up at her and your last modicum of control crumbles. You can’t stop crying now, your body heaving with each sob. You try to babble out an apology but you can’t manage to form words.

The Princess kneels down next to you and places her arms around you. You cry into her shoulder, muddled words of you fears pouring out. Her presence is steady and patient as she consoles you.

It takes some time but you calm down enough to pull away.

“I’m so sorry, Princess.”

“It’s alright.” Zelda seems to be considering her words carefully, probably trying to not to agitate your delicate emotional state. “The current circumstances are quite difficult, and you likely need time to adjust.” She looks away from you. “You have not dealt with the shadow of Calamity Ganon hanging over you most of your life.”

And you couldn’t imagine how awful it was to grow up with the apocalypse looming ahead of you. You place one hand on her shoulder and the other over your heart. “This situation is scary for both of us.” She looks into your eyes, “So let’s promise that we won’t go through this alone.”

With the goddess on his side, it was an easy fight against the calamity and free Hyrule from the evil. He encountered many enemies; he fought many camps – each time a success. The folks already talking about his journey, his bravery, his strength. He was well-known as the hero of Hyrule. However, this was the one side the people saw and know of him. Only a few knew him better than just the little hylian man ready to raid a bokoblin camp only in his underwear and a stick.

You were one of the few and it has to be said, it was more luck that you two got in touch.

After the battle, castle town could be re-build and the life came back to old times. Childrens playing around the streets, guards patrolling, the market full of merchants and artists. A lovely living.

You had a little bakery in the small streets. Not a big and fancy store like the ones on the central market street. It was small and the range of products were kind of small. However, you had a lot of regular customers who enjoyed your makings…and the well-known hero was one of them.

He found the store merely by chance – he just wanted not to talk to hylian woman who seemed to be huge fangirls of his. Even with his 100 years sleep and the fighting experience, he was just a quite young man with not much experience what isn´t fighting or food.

He just ran into your store and hide while you looked kinda puzzled. You knew he was the hero and it would be a lie if you had a little crust because he was damn attractive. But you never thought the hero would enter your store and hide.

You just asked what he actually did and that marked the day your friendship starts. You provided him food for rupees and a hideout while he could talk about things he had in mind – old stories, actual stuff etc.

In the time you two shared, he grew really fond of you. Zelda often giggles when he talks about you in her presence – but she never answered why. Little he knew was what Zelda already assumed – he had a huge crush on you. And really no idea how to confess.

It was the actual day what played in his cards. He was in the store, enjoyed some piece of chocolate breads. But something was off, he could tell. You didn’t talk much and even with the smile you wear; he could feel you had something on your mind. Polite as he was, he didn’t want to ask while you work – so he waited for the end of your work day.

“It is kind of new of you to stay until I finish work” you stated while you cleaned up the store. “Any reason?”

He stands up and walked next to you.

“I can feel something bother you. Want to talk about it?”

You just sighed.

“You really know me good.” You spoke. “It isn’t such a big issue. Just some trouble with money”

A fact where he knew it would come. Even with your regular customers, it was hard to run business. And when something bad happen, it exploded your less earnings. This month, it was some repair works.

He felt kind of bad by the thought. It was maybe to some parts his fault.

It was freedom in Hyrule, but some yiga remained and they were pretty pissed on him. So, they attacked him sometimes. And the last time, it was in your store. In seconds, the customers turned into the yiga and attacked him. It wasn’t a rough fight for him. He could win.

However, the store really was a mess after it.

He really wanted to pay you – but you declined.

“And don’t dare coming up with the pay up. It isn’t just a huge amount. I just need to work harder or I will participate at the tournament next week”

At the end, you could not participate. You were blessed with misfortune and one day before the battle, you hurt your left foot. You really looked forward to the battle – even with the financial issue in your mind.

Now you sit there, hurt and on the edge of starting to cry.

It broke his heart to see you like this. You were his sunlight, his spark of joy in the small streets of castle town. Your warmth gave him strength.

“I really wanted to participate. I knew I would lose if I come to the point fighting you, but know, I can just sit there” you said while he listed to every word. Little you don’t know he already had an idea.

He also participates in the tournament. At the beginning, he wasn’t really into it when Zelda told him. It was more for fun. But he did not see why he should. It was more a challenge to others than to him. However, after you mentioned it, he was burning for it. He even planned playing nice and let you win like a gentleman he was.

Now he really wanted to win and give you the reward. However, he could not say directly to you what he planned – you would deny it.

There will be the day where he will reveal it.

The day of the tournament came. Link helped you to get into the arena. You tried to be looking forward watching the tournament but you could not. You really wanted to participate but your broken leg said otherwise. Maybe you could cheer Link up while he had his battles. He seemed to looking forward to it after you mentioned you wanted to participate. At least, you wanted to cheer for your friend and crush…even if he didn’t know the last part.

You always wanted to confess but you don’t know how. Not to say how he would react. Link did not look to you like someone who was searching for a mate. Your first encounter for example was him hiding for his…fans. But with more time you share, you felt pretty comfortable around him. Kind, good looking and always willing to help – that’s why you always cancel his rupees. You wanted to be at least the only person who will not take advantage of his strongly side to help.

“Try to enjoy it, ok?” he said while you only nod. He was a bit concerned seeing your sad smile.

“I try” you said. “And you try not to be such a pain in the ass for the others”

“I am not sure if I can do this” he only laughed and waved you while he went away.

The trumpeter started and you said the crowd cheering up. Queen Zelda appeared.

“Welcome to our first knight tournament for our celebration of the first-year rebuilding castle town. A huge number of knights and well-known fighters will now fight in a friendly competitive to show the strength from our dear Hyrule”

With this, the fighter went into the arena – the crowd welcomed everyone with loud cheering. Especially for Link, his fangirls were in the crowd. You just sighed a bit, but then looked to the rest of them.

“Let us hear what goals have our fighters to show us their skills”

Zelda walked around and asked every one of them. Some of them said for the price – a whole bunch of rupees, some of them said for glory and some of them said for training. And then, she reached the last one, Link.

“Say Link”, she started. “Do you have any plans why you join? I guess extra training” He shook his head.

And suddenly, he looked in your direction. You were not sure if anyone noticed how he just looked at you and only you. You felt your heart a bit racing by it.

“I have a different reason” he said and the crowd cried our loud. They really wanted to know what it was. You, too.

He looked again direct to you and this time; some heads followed where he was looking.

“[Y/N]…” he started and some in the crowd whistled a bit like they already know what would come.

“I will win this for you”

Did he…did he just said out loud what you really heard seconds ago? Your heart felt like it would explode by now. Your cheeks were burning. Did this mean…you were so confused by his words.

You really wanted to ask him but you cannot. He was fighting.

You really wanted to focus on the tournament but his words made you a bit crazy. Did he also…had feelings? Why did he not mention it? Maybe you had denied it.

You really needed to talk to him after it.

You were so focused you did not realize he won it actually. Well, nobody would say it would lead different.

You just snapped out of your thoughts when you felt some hands on your shoulders – Links.

He smirked like a goddamn bastard at you and you hated and loved it at the same time.

“What..How..why..?” you tried to ask but not any single sentences would leave your mouth.

“Listen…[Y/N]…I am not…very good with words. I always…wanted to say you something…I…wanted to show you…..what you mean to me. But I did not know how…I thought the tournament should be a good idea. Maybe this time, you will accept it?”

This time, you accepted. You nod and out of nowhere, you just kissed him. It took him a bit of guard, but he don’t mind.