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  1. 32

    gloomsick by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom  

    12 Jan 2024

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    The South Akkala Stable welcomes in a strange traveler in the midst of a bad storm.

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    Chapters:
    1/1
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    32
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    133
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  2. 10

    The Hand That Holds the Sword by , , , ,

    Fandom: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms

    06 Sep 2025

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    This is an entirely original Links Meet story, featuring four new Links (not connected to any existing games). But there’s a twist: none of these Links won their final battles. One was captured, one was killed, one turned traitor, and one fled. Now, years later, beaten and in various stages of acceptance, these former heroes have the chance to help those worse off than they are. They must have a little courage left, because they’ve agreed.

    This is a story about gratuitous angst and, through it all, hope and courage and healing.

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    11
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    Dust by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom  

    23 Aug 2024

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    In the wake of the Demon King's defeat, Zelda finds that her relationship with Link is more detached than what she thought they'd been before the Upheaval. What happened? Is it her? Does she not remember correctly? Did the ages she spent as a dragon affect her more than she thought?

    Ever curious, she has to find out.

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    Chapters:
    2/2
    Comments:
    21
    Kudos:
    192
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    38
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    3,156

  4. 13

    Apotheosis by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom  

    18 May 2023

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    Link, and the difficulty that comes with loss and acceptance.

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    2,168
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    11
    Kudos:
    104
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    855

  5. 4

    Beneath a Sky That No Longer Watches. by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom  

    07 Aug 2025

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    🧠Psychological Horror, 🌑Dark Fantasy, 🥀Tragic Hero Narrative / ⚔️Distopian Post Heroism


    The once-golden hero of Hyrule has become a ghost of legend, chained in a forgotten cell deep beneath Ganondorf’s dominion. Link, now sits broken — body starved, spirit shattered. Days of torment have turned his silence into surrender.

    When the Rito warrior, Teba, is dragged into the cell, wounded and desperate for his lost son — the young, bright-eyed Tulin — the last ember of resistance flares in Link’s chest. But it is not enough. Not against the cold sneer of a tyrant who has already won. Not against the cruel truth whispered with every visit: Link failed. And because of him, hope died screaming.

    ⚠️ Please note: Work in progress 🏗️ Edits, additions, and plot turns may lie ahead.

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    Chapters:
    3/?
    Comments:
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    22
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    4
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  6. 57

    The Stuff of Legends by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, The Avengers (Marvel) - All Media Types  

    30 Jun 2018

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    The kid was an enigma. He was strong, incredibly skilled, but quiet. He appeared seemingly out of nowhere with a warning from another world's Goddesses. Something was coming, obviously, and the kid came to help. Now if only the heroes of this land would look past their own differences to actually pay attention to the situation at hand, that would be great.

    Stayed up for hours this past week re-playing Ocarina and Majora's mask and this happened. Also doesn't help that I refuse to believe Infinity War ended the way it did. So expect this to be extremely AU

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    Chapters:
    2/?
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    268
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    3,465

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    What if Zelda died in Skyward sword? by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword  

    09 Jul 2025

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    There is no way that Zelda could survive the fall from the sky to the surface alive, without the plot intervening.

    So...what if Zelda dies early in the game?

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    90

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    Star-crossed and Soulbound by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom  

    08 Aug 2023

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    After a few unfortunate realizations, Sidon decides that he cannot love Link as a partner, and that causes massive strain to their relationship.

    Sidon seeks comfort in Yona, accidentally breaks his and Link's friendship, and struggles with emotions he wishes he didn't have.

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    Chapters:
    1/1
    Collections:
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    Kudos:
    58
    Bookmarks:
    16
    Hits:
    1,000

  9. 21

    Under The Boardwalk by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  

    18 Sep 2021

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    Zelda is a reporter for the Hyrule Star Fragment and she wants to bring down Mr. Ganondorf, the unscrupulous and corrupt owner of the Hyrule Castle Theme Park. She feels bad for having to use Link, an employee at the park, to do so but he is putty in her hands and will tell her anything she wants to know. Link can't believe his luck that a girl like Zelda would even give him the time of day, but after the year he's had, he'll look for happiness wherever he can find it. He only hopes she likes him as much as he likes her.

    The first four chapters will be rated M for ~adult themes~ but the last chapter will raise the overall rating to E.

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    Chapters:
    5/5
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    40
    Kudos:
    132
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    21
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    2,915

  10. 83

    warmth by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  

    24 Dec 2017

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    it seems that its almost every day that link has a new scar, a new scrape, new pains and aches...

    sidon is worried. link is his best friend and so much more. but how is he supposed to fix it when link doesn't talk about things that matter?

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    10,394
    Chapters:
    7/7
    Comments:
    21
    Kudos:
    673
    Bookmarks:
    83
    Hits:
    10,725

  11. 29

    Sidon is also a Huge Dummy by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  

    27 Mar 2017

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    A small but alarming discovery is made about the Monster, so Sidon decides it is necessary that Link be given Zora armor.

    In the midst of the chaos caused by that Sidon realizes he has romantic feelings for Link.

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    Chapters:
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    Comments:
    37
    Kudos:
    488
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  12. 8

    Link is tired by

    Fandom: The Legend of Zelda &, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    09 Jun 2021

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    This is a series following an adult link after the events of botw it’s sequel, pretty much just some stuff I thiugh up as interesting or from other docs and made my own spin on it.

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    10
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  13. 1

    He was Dead after All by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms  

    12 May 2025

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    Link is glad that the others are bonding. He's glad that Talon can cuddle a remlit. That's good. He shouldn't be sad because of it. He's dead. He shouldn't expect more.

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    1/1
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    1
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    6
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    1
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    51

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    Hyrule Restored by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom  

    12 May 2023

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    After Link finally finishes the fight against Calamity Ganon, he discovers thats he's too late. Zelda aged while she fought the evil in the Castle, and fades away like the champions did when the fight was over.

    In his desperation and grief, Link heads to Zora's Domain, where he finds comfort in Prince Sidon as they talk about love and life, and the feeling of loss.

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    1/1
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    15
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    270
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  15. 58

    State of My Head by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword  

    21 Sep 2022

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    Link has been missing for a full year now. No one expected him to turn up ever again, much less half dead and brutally tortured. With his memories wiped clean his friends try to help the young hero regain what he lost, though darker forces may want him back for more sinister reasons.

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    71,246
    Chapters:
    19/?
    Comments:
    199
    Kudos:
    394
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    58
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    10,072

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    Muddle Bud by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms  

    04 Jan 2024

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    Link finally escapes from the Yiga Clan's grasp and finds himself at Zora's Domain. The newly appointed King never fails to make time in his schedule to give him everything he needs.

    However, there's something else in the castle demanding the Zora's attention. Something dangerous.

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    11,773
    Chapters:
    4/?
    Comments:
    11
    Kudos:
    64
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    7
    Hits:
    1,180

  17. 38

    The Legend of Zelda: The Curse of The Dark King by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms  

    13 Aug 2024

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    (ON HIATUS)
    !!AN!!: I felt this story wasn't getting anywhere with how it was written, so I'm taking the time to rewrite the story and finish it- the goal is to release it on Christmas, but you know me and my goals- I'll be pushing myself this time around though- thanks so much for the patience <3 [08/21/2025]

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    While patrolling the fields of Hyrule, Y/N finds a strange necklace with an even stranger aura about it. Entranced by the swirling gem attached to the rusted chain, she puts it on- not knowing it would be a life altering decision.
    After all- it's just a piece of jewelry... right?
    Not long after, Zelda sends Y/N and Link on a dire mission to find out as much as possible about a supposed cult dedicated to the revival and following of Ganon. However, on the long journey there,
    Y/N falls ill. Knowing Link would immediately head back because of her condition- she keeps it a secret and suffers in silence.
    As the journey progresses, things start to get intense, and secrets are revealed. What will become of the two knights?
    Is the necklace more than it seems?

    Language:
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    Chapters:
    9/25
    Comments:
    82
    Kudos:
    245
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    38
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    4,242

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    A Rare Pearl (Who Saves the Hero?) by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms  

    03 Nov 2021

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    A Hero awakens
    A new oath is taken
    In a land where a wise princess reigns
    The cycle takes root
    In the hero's pursuit
    As the goddesses pull tight their chains

    Link is pressed under the great thumb of the goddesses' eternal plans, a heavy thing that suffocates. A loud thing that deafens. Destiny makes him a prisoner, but when Zelda sends him to Lanayru, Link finds that, even if brief, he may yet find peace in the arms of a prince.

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    Chapters:
    4/4
    Comments:
    23
    Kudos:
    363
    Bookmarks:
    66
    Hits:
    6,796

  19. 5

    A Selfish Hero by

    Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  

    07 Jan 2023

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    Why is his fate the way it is? Why does he have to do this, when he'd rather be doing anything else? Why is he meant to be a hero, selflessly fighting for the greater good? Why can't he just be who he wants to be?

    Why can't he be selfish?

    ------

    Or, a look into Link's inner monologue as he tries to navigate a world without his memories, and nothing to hold on to.

    Language:
    English
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    1,037
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    6
    Kudos:
    17
    Bookmarks:
    5
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    235

  20. 25

    We Don't Need Words by

    Fandom: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    29 Oct 2019

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    3
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    25

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