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"Best Friends": Tale of a Hero and a Witch by NyanNico0w0
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
17 Jun 2025
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A Hero's Journey is never easy. Many sacrifices must be made. Sometimes you just need a friend to remind yourself you are not alone in the world and fate is not always the only option. It is okay to just sit back and enjoy the journey and basque in the healing.
LinkX WitchOC
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Link Was Fearless by facade
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
27 Jan 2025
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To Zelda, Link had been many things. A reminder of her failures, her most loyal knight, her closest companion. How he was in her mind had changed every day.
But, for as long as she had known him, he had been fearless.
Prologue for Hyrule Monster Hunting Expedition, returning soon (maybe) to an AO3 near you.
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- Part 1 of Hyrule Monster Hunting Expedition
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I Can't Stop Now... by Measypeasy
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
05 Dec 2024
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Tasked once again with saving Hyrule, Link embarks on his second journey across the kingdom, though this time things are much more difficult. With his mental health rapidly declining since losing Zelda, he can barely find the strength to keep pushing himself forward. His inner demons became more and more loud with each step he took. But he can't stop until everyone is saved.
Though he has one tall red reason to keep pushing forward.
**This work includes recuring themes of implied self-harm, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and violence. If any of these themes make you uncomfortable, this fanfiction is not for you.**
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reflection by tendertendrils
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
19 Oct 2024
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Autumn leads to a backslide in Link's mental health. After a series of misunderstandings and small setbacks, Ravio introduces something new that he hopes will help and they give it a try.
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- Part 36 of rupees and rods
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Chasing Shadows by Meh42_frickyoutowhoeveralreadytookit
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
17 Sep 2024
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When Link heard that the shards of the dark mirror had disintegrated, he hadn’t thought much of it.
A week later, when he’d caught a shadow moving out of the corner of his eye, he’d thought it was wishful thinking. Just his eyes playing tricks on him. His mind showing him what he wants to see.
But then.
Then there were whispers.
The faintest of rumors.
Shadows moving, pointing towards a lost child or drawing attention to danger. Monsters turning tail and running at the sight of something over your shoulder.
Most damningly, a young man all in black that never shows himself in the sun. Bright red eyes and a mischievous grin, cracking jokes to calm a frantic traveler lost deep in the woods.
It shouldn’t have been possible.
But the rumors tugged at his mind, churning up hope where he thought he’d buried it.
It couldn’t be, could it?
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Beneath the spotlight by alisachan123
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
16 Sep 2024
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Link Wilde was the perfect student at Hyrule High: straight A's, an exceptional athlete excelling in everything from fencing to archery, and, most importantly, a world-famous idol. He was the brightest star anyone had ever seen. To everyone, he seemed flawless, the very embodiment of perfection. His every move, every smile, every word of affection was admired and envied by those around him.
"The forever C position" and "The genius idol"—those were the titles everyone gave him.
But there was more to Link Wilde than met the eye. His admirers and even his casual acquaintances failed to recognize the truth behind his perfect smile and the charming "I love you"s that flowed so effortlessly from his lips, both on stage and off. Beneath the polished exterior and the adulation, there was a hidden layer of sadness. No one saw through the glittering facade; no one noticed the fleeting moments of sadness in his eyes, the subtle cracks in his otherwise impeccable demeanor. And yet, that was just the surface.
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ORRRR I'm bored in class so I was writing in Physics :P This is so WEIRDLY specific XD
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Bittersweet New Beginnings by Bingo (TranquilElysium), TranquilElysium
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
15 Sep 2024
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Hard choices are a thing most people face, yet Ganondorf finds himself struggling.
On one side, the life of the Hero of Hyrule, six years old and too young to understand what is going on.
On the other side, an easier life for Ganon himself.
An easy decision for some; a hard decision for others.He never cared for the heroes comfort in the past anyway, did he?
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- Part 5 of Abandonded but Loved
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Legends Never Die by FlamingIdiot
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda (Video Game)
03 Sep 2024
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There's always been a presence haunting the Hero of Legend, but it's only when a musical mage starts making trouble in Hyrule that he meets the one who has been lurking just behind him all this while: Death.
Unfortunately for both of them, however, her power over him is limited. After all, there's still much the goddesses need their hero for.Series
- Part 28 of Distort the Month of Love Into Suffering >:)
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Becoming Sheik by the_song_you_gave_me
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
23 Aug 2024
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This is primarily a walkthrough fic with one important backstory caveat:
In addition to becoming childhood friends during the year-long Royal Funeral Procession for Hyrule's Queen... What if Link’s family, Zelda, Impa, Purah, and others were invited to spend a few years in Gerudo Town?
After three years of immersion, Link’s father took Link to become a squire… thereby re-aligning his eldest to the expectations of Hyrule’s male-dominated knighthood. He would become Champion of Hyrule. Zelda, feeling betrayed, disavowed their friendship and everything that Link had become… up until the events we know took place before the Calamity.
He frustrated her. He wasn't her friend. The kid she met on the road to Gerudo Town felt like someone else. After the end of the Calamity, Link slowly began to remember pieces of their childhood together, placing them alongside the memories brought back before fighting Ganon. Six years later, the Upheaval occurred while Link was still processing who he once was... and who he might be.
If you want to skip the tutorial, the heavy backstory and alternate routes start in Chapter 4.
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- Part 1 of That Midnight on the Colosseum
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Helplessness by Evangelion06
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
01 Jun 2024
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Sages don't know how to help Link after Dragon's tears quest
- Language:
- English
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- 360
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 17
- Hits:
- 355
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Ouroboros by Angus_McFife_XIII
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
20 May 2024
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Shortly after an assassination attempt in the Gerudo Desert, Zelda is forced to embark on a months-long pilgrimage with a knight that she's half certain despises her. Her knight, however, is simply a depressed young man whose closest friend is an incorporeal entity that lives in his sword. As they delve deeper and deeper into their shared journey, they slowly begin to realize that their shared struggle against the evil that threatens the world is far more than it seems, and their only hope at success may be understanding the cycle they seem to find themselves in.
The author has given up on a consistent release schedule. It drops when it wants.
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The Shape of You by xNovilunium
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
31 Mar 2024
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There was a time in Hyrule where Hylians and Zoras weren't at peace. A time shattered by wars and abductions, by blood and grief, by secrets and conspiracies.
But none of them was aware of the secret hidden within the castle. None of them knew he was the key to a lasting peace. None of them knew how much they would have to lose to set him free.
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Conquer yourself...Kind of by Blackstarkun for james_p_sullivan
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Returns
20 Feb 2024
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Link wakes up as himself...Great. Turns out Dark Link is home with him. He's up for a little bonding experience with his twisted mirror image.
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lorule year two by tendertendrils
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
26 Jan 2024
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With Hyrule's winter wearing on them both, Link and Ravio take their annual visit to Lorule.
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- Part 28 of rupees and rods
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A Christmas Movie by Voracity
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
28 Dec 2023
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"Bonjour, votre enfant pleure et je suis assistant maternelle. Heureusement, nous sommes assis l'un à côté de l'autre dans l'avion. Ne vous inquiétez pas, je m'en charge."
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- Part 10 of Ship ship ship
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The Poe Collector by FamilyGuyFunnyMoments
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
13 Nov 2023
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Link didn't have a soul after being killed and revived, but when he begins collecting poes he finds it, and more memories are recovered.
Link has depression, and some intense mommy issues.babies first fic ever written <3
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Mars - Acceptation | Acceptance by Voracity
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
11 Oct 2023
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De l'avis général, Link était quelqu'un d'assez sombre.
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- Part 15 of Year of the OTP - 2023
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About Forgetting by spaceread
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
07 Oct 2023
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A collection of Link's thoughts on his loss of memory as he journeys to save Hyrule.
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Thou Hast Guarden Me All Day; (Safe I Am While In Thy Sight): by CoiBoiKoi
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
02 Oct 2023
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What a cruel, cruel game they were forced to play. Link felt like a puppet strung along in some sort of sick performance. He hadn’t quite understood Zelda’s anger and dismay about the goddess, but he understood it now. Why would Hylia let this happen? How could she?
Now Zelda was gone forever, cursed to float along for as long as time functioned, and nothing would ever change that.
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Aka Link has vowed to protect Zelda, but how far is he willing to go to save her?
(Tears of The Kingdom belongs and was created by Nintendo, I do not own it or its characters)
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Demonsitter by VaxeSunshine
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
22 Aug 2023
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For centuries of years, to generation, to generation, the widespread believing rumor got around for a long time that demons were only, non-sentient beings, who tore themselves out of the earth into the world of the ancient gods long eons ago, in order to get that for which they had been striving for a long time for their tribe.
But was it really true that demons had no culture, no religion, no hope, no sentience like humans?