#yield

another zelinktines story by bahbahhh

yield

Summary: Zelda doesn't like a lot of things. She doesn't like her father’s rules. She doesn't like getting waterlogged in holy springs. She most definitely doesn't like her newly appointed knight. And she doesn't like to lose. So when she learns about Cucco, a game soldiers like to play in the barracks to get under each other's skin, a game in which Link is undefeated, she’s determined to come out victorious. Trouble is, Link doesn't like to lose, either. What could go wrong?  (What could go right?)

rated E for sexual content, language. I will update the tags in ao3 as I post. First few chapters are tamer (T/M rating), and I'll indicate in the notes when it's earned that explicit rating.

pre-calamity zelink

multichapter, for @zelinktines 2026 prompt "dare"

Chapter 12

Preview:

“Let me guess. Soft but firm grip?” Zelda asks, flexing her fingers.

Link wipes his chin slowly with his unoccupied hand, eyes dark beneath sweat slick bangs.

“And I just...wrap my hands around it? Near the top?”

“If that’s your inclination,” he says.

She narrows her eyes. “I seek your instruction. I want to do it properly.”

“And I want to assess your instincts.”

She draws her hands back and sets them on her hips. “What instincts? I’ve never done this before.”

“Will you quit being difficult and just take it?”

The Irish Central Bank was endorsing the sale of what was advertised as Israeli " war " bonds, allowing EU countries to invest in Isreal's genocidal onslaught in Gaza – even raising BILLIONS for it.

This was just recently, as of September 1st – the Irish Central Bank is not approving or facilitating the most recent prospectus for Israeli bonds. The government didn't even have to vote on whether they should intervene or not, as they were going to do on September 2nd.

This is not because of the goodness of the Irish government / Central Bank's hearts, they could have stopped aiding a genocide months ago but ignored their moral duties.

This is a huge moment for people power & the solidarity movement within Ireland – this is because of pressure put on the cowardly Irish government by the people.

But we CANNOT forget...

Israel is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza City, very, very soon – they are killing and forcefully displacing people in Northern Gaza with full impunity. Even using bomb carrying drones & armoured vehicles on civilians / civilian infrastructure.

As of just a few days ago, it was anncounced that initial stages of Israeli attacks on Gaza City are underway. The Israeli army says that they are, " operating with great force on the outskirts of Gaza City " ...

They have called up some 60,000 reservists for this operation already.

They are counting on the fact that the world governments will do nothing besides express words of concern.

They are counting on the fact that people will be distracted, and it will happen in the dark.

Never stop talking, don't give up on trying to help people.

As for people you can help, you can help Adham and his family ( @ adham_family_2 on tiktok ),

–Adham's children Sham, Majd, Adam and Nael deserve to grow up without the unbearable, day to day trauma they face.

Adham's wife Nevim has a L5-S1 herniated disc causing unbearable pain. Without surgery, she risks permanent disability, and his mother cannot speak or stand, she requires adult diapers & medication.

He fears going to the ' aid ' sites, known for massacring civilians in the thousands – just looking for some sustainence – nobody should have to risk their lives to get food.

donate to Adham here.

You should also help Moayad ( @ moayad7513 on tiktok ) and his family from the north of Gaza.

Moayad is only a 16 year old kid, and living through an unbearable hell that nobody outside of Gaza can comprehend.

He has no studies, no food, or water. He also needs medicine since he was injured. If he dosent take this medicine, then his days will be numbered.

donate to Moayad here.

Tahani ( @ thany.gaza1 on tiktok ) is a 48 year old mother from Gaza, who is also experiencing things that no person should ever go through.

Her husband has diabetes, and has no access to the health care that he desperately needs.

Her son had finished high school, and was excited to study at university. However the genocidal rampage shattered his dreams.

Could you imagine being a mother, and seeing your children, your family in these conditions ??

donate to Tahani here.

tagging for reach, your support means everything –