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Beneath a Sky That No Longer Watches. by Twisted_captive
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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What if Zelda died in Skyward sword? by sasha_4
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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How Link's Adventure Started by imahazard_2society
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
21 May 2025
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Don't you ever wonder why Link is always so emotionless? How he started his adventure? Why his family didn't stop him from going, and who send him? Well now you know, but maybe there are more different reasons then what I have... Oh well.
Anyways, I hope this helps y'all, but this is just my short theory about how he started his adventure and who maybe tried to stop him too. It could also show the relationship he has with his father, weather it's good or bad, and how he misses him.
I hope you enjoy reading it, and have a lovey day!
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 1,498
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 5
- Hits:
- 59
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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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- Part 11 of The Hand That Holds the Sword
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Dust by Darmokula
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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The Legend of Zelda: The Curse of The Dark King by Star_gxzer33
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]❖︎
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?
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The Way We Are and Were by okayy_vibess, romeo_bamf
Fandoms: X-Men (Movieverse), The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
11 Aug 2024
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This is a collection of fics me nad pookie wrote using a wheel and random shit
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 401
- Chapters:
- 1/?
- Comments:
- 2
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a stone at sea by itsyaboi_lehoe
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
16 Jul 2024
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mid-PH, Link finds himself staring at Tetra’s stone self, and ponders what will become of the future
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Little Princess Zelda by dubiousfood, LinktheDemonofHyrule
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time
03 Jun 2024
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Weighed heavily with the grief from the first year anniversary of his wife's death, Link, now in his old age, having seen and experienced so much in his lifetime begins losing faith in the world he now lives in.
Apart from this, his daughter, who is due to give birth to his first grandchild, the next heir to the throne at any given time also lingers at the back of his mind. After all that's happened in this life, in his old age Link has forgotten what it was to love, to feel, to remember. Maybe this baby is just what he needs to remember who exactly he is once again.
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I Know It's For the Better by Stomach_Butterfliez
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
09 May 2024
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The battle has ended and Hyrule is saved. Zelda and Link can finally try to rebuild the kingdom as it was. things turn out more difficult than expected for them as they realize that no amount of rebuilding can make their lives normal again.
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The Broken and Fighting by ValaSidra
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
19 Apr 2024
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In the time of the Calamity, many gave up their dreams to fight. Many suffered and struggled. Link was not an exception. His way of coping led to many misunderstandings between himself and the champions. How will they work through this?
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One shot
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 192
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 7
- Hits:
- 157
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The knight and Marshall. by Stale_Soda
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
26 Feb 2024
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Link/reader but it wont let me make it a tag D:
You are Earl Marshall of the hyrulian army and work with the king to strategize while also carrying out your duties of fighting in the front lines and keeping order and discipline throughout the military. But while doing so getting closer to the chosen hero.
This is my first work on ao3 before i was on wattpad (i will not as the account as i dont want to share the atrocities i cant be bothered to delete) so bear with me please.
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gloomsick by twilightceta (cetaseok)
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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Muddle Bud by HoneyMilky_Way
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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green and blue hues, it’s you by currentlytwerkingontherunway
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
30 Dec 2023
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The dragons last tear. It’s been a couple months passing, ever since he found out.
Zelda.
He looked up to the sky, the girl was now a shadow of her previous self— a beautiful dragon that roamed the skies for eternity. Long golden locks flowing as she flew, teal spikes glowing at night. She often visited the temple of time, carrying a strong updraft along with her.
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the aftermath of the final tear AND link gets clingy after finally getting her back
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A Love not Meant to Be by Kyacak3
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
07 Dec 2023
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Link is heartbroken that Sidon and Yona's wedding has finally arrived. (AU that Sidon and Yona are King and Queen but not officially married yet).
Sidon has his own emotions and feelings he is dealing with. This Fic explores Link's heart and the sacrifices he must make for the sake of his loved ones and his own unspoken desires.Rated M for Monster Violence!
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Her broken knight by Justsomeloser69
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
12 Nov 2023
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What happens to link when his princess isnt here? Yet her body is before him. His memories of her beginning to taint with his heart.
Basically Link struggles in denial as he grieves Zelda's death, realising how much he truly loved her...
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LOZ Whumptober 2023 by Spilled__Stars
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
30 Oct 2023
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A collection of my 2023 whumptober prompts centered around The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!
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I'll Handle It by LookingForOneMoreReason
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
13 Aug 2023
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Link has saved the world once in this reincarnation already, and is well on the way to doing it again, but being so in demand takes its toll on the hero. What happens when the world expects too much from one man?
Spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild.