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Vain(glorious) by turtleduckcrossing
Fandoms: Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic), The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
26 Jul 2026
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“She bestowed upon him a green tunic—the sign of the legendary hero. Link did not believe himself worthy of the honor, but he was determined to help…”
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Warriors was no stranger to adversity. The War Across the Ages had scarred him and broke him down more than anything had before. He would even say that it brought out the worst in him.
Still, the war had refined him. It sharpened him, tempered him into the capable hero his kingdom needed. It led him to lifelong friends and allies that he couldn’t imagine his life without.
But even with an army of friends at his back, what could Warriors possibly do when his fiercest battles weren’t physical?
~A deep dive into Warriors’s search for healing, and how Sky has something to do with it.
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Close to Home by turtleduckcrossing
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
17 Nov 2024
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“No matter where I go to offer aid, Link remains at my side…”
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After a hundred year battle waged against the incarnation of evil, Princess Zelda has finally returned from the brink, brought back by her faithful and devoted knight companion, Link. But a lot has changed between now and yesteryear. The kingdom is healing, and with her work cut out for her, it’s all Zelda can do to stay afloat. A lifetime of fighting has sapped her strength, and rest has evaded her for too long.
As princess and knight work together to restore a devastated Hyrule, they must also reacquaint themselves with one another after a century of misplaced memories and time spent apart. What’s more, Zelda struggles to reconcile the grief of her past with the pressing demands of the present. With the castle laid to waste and her former life buried beneath the rubble, she’s never felt more displaced, so far removed from any refuge she might call home.
But with Link at her side, Zelda comes to find that the future may not be as fearsome as she once imagined, and sometimes, home is closer than we think.
~A brief exploration of Zelda’s personal journey toward home, and how she finds it in Link.
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Warhorse by turtleduckcrossing for Annavanpie
Fandoms: Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic), The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
15 May 2022
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After a long and grueling day on the road, Twilight feels like he’s at the end of his rope. But before he can lose his grip, he receives a helping hand, and it comes in the form of a sharp retort and winning smile.
~Inspired by the Linked Universe “Best on Horseback” post~
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Turtle's Linked Universe Scribbles by turtleduckcrossing
Fandoms: Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic), The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
10 Jun 2021
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Since the foundations of Hyrule, they've been separated across time and space—until now. Though their differences sometimes place them at odds, the same Hero's Spirit has a funny way of bringing them together.
~A collection of one-shot requests centered on the bonds between the Links.
Contents:
1. Yiga Suspicions (Wild & Legend)
2. Purple Chu (Twilight & Wild)
3. The Key to Gambling (Hyrule & Warrior)
4. Seashell Remembrances (Wind & Wild)
5. Cave Dwellings (Sky & Legend)
6. Cold Encounters (Time & Everyone)
7. Friendly Fire (Legend & Hyrule)
8. A Sticky Situation (Legend & Warrior & Four)
9. Hotel Oasis (Legend & Wild)
10. Fool's Gold (Sky & Everyone) -
Days in Hyrule by turtleduckcrossing for YamiYams
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
14 Feb 2021
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"I'll never forget the days we spent together in Hyrule..."
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Zelda and Link spend a golden afternoon together. Naturally, Zelda is left intrigued.
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Ghost Town by anthemXIX for fuwafuwallen
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
22 Jul 2026
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After Warriors suffers near fatal injuries, the heroes take refuge in an abandoned town - at least, it appears abandoned. As he slowly recovers, Warriors can't shake the feeling that someone is watching him.
Inspired by fuwafuwallen's artwork, "Knight at the Crossroads"
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Thunderstroke by anthemXIX
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
23 Jan 2021
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Storm clouds over the sea spur unwanted memories, and Legend finds safe harbor where he least expects it.
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So Many Eyes by gerudo__desert
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
22 Jan 2025
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“Come here,” Zelda says, gathering him into her arms. Link struggles half-heartedly, terrified of ruining her lovely nightgown, but she only strengthens her grip and commands, “Stop. Just stop. You’re allowed to be human for a moment.”
Is he? Three dead people on his floor, and the princess of Hyrule is pressing him close to her heart.
Series
- Part 4 of BOTW/TOTK Zelink Oneshots
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on the edge of closure by thespacenico
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
14 Feb 2024
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“You have a life here, now,” Zelda presses, stopping Link in his tracks. “The people here love you, Link. You have a home, and friends, and a real chance to start over and live the way you should’ve been able to from the start, while I’m just here taking up space, eating your food and sleeping in your bed and—and living in a home built for you, and it’s just—”
I didn’t build this house for me, Link interrupts.
Zelda forgets how to speak for a moment, her racing thoughts coming to an immediate standstill. “...What?” -
If I Falter by gerudo__desert
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
14 Jul 2023
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“I wanted—” Link starts. Zelda’s golden head snaps up at the sound of his voice, and he almost breaks, but somehow he gets the rest out. “To thank you. For yesterday. And to say sorry.”
“Sorry?” She looks at his wounded shoulder incredulously. “Whatever for?”
For your sleepless nights, he thinks. For the way you look at the Master Sword. For the bruises on your knees when you pray for too long and I don’t know how to make you stop. For letting your father treat you the way he does. For being such a coward.
Series
- Part 3 of BOTW/TOTK Zelink Oneshots