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Mask of Many Faces by OtherworldlyWaypoint
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
16 Jun 2025
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Post Majora's Mask, Link struggles with the aftereffects of his his adventures (read: trauma) as he searches for something to anchor himself to and peace enough to settle down.
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You don’t know how long you were gone.
It was three days, and three days, and three more, on and on and on again because what circle ends? Same days, different details, same faces, different actions, all over again and again and how many was it now? How long has it truly been? You lost count a long time ago.
It doesn’t matter; you made it out, hip heavy with masks and time marching on, and everything is linear. Everyone is alive, there is no more existential danger, no one is hurt or suffering or looping…and the sun is bright with summer.
And you find yourself simply existing.
You’re there but the Lost Forest doesn’t call you kin. You’re there but the Castle is too full of people and noise and…you can’t bear to look Zelda in the eyes too often. You’re there but the road feels hollow as it used to. There’s too many places to be, too many footprints left by a you that doesn’t exist anymore, too many knowns and unknowns that you just simply exist.
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The Battle for Hyrule. by TheCrazyGal_97
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
26 May 2025
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Everything was set for the warriors of Hyrule. They had gathered at Lookout Landing and began preparations to take back the castle.
But what if The Demon King decided to take action before they could set their plans into motion? Why did this meticulously laid out plan go so wrong?
A what if story I wrote out a while back, was disappointed that everyone gathering at Lookout Landing for nothing so here's my version of a battle that could have happened.
WARNING, THIS FIC CONTAINS MENTIONS OF LINK'S PAST TRAUMA AND DESCRIPTION OF INJURIES AND POSSIBLE DEATH.
Also please note that I had the full story and it's sequel written before the trailer for Age of Imprisonment.
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Forgotten Hero by Nerd_with_a_Keyboard
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, Legend of Zelda
20 Apr 2025
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After defeating the demon king, Link believes his time fighting is over and gets to live a life he wants along side his princess. But things are never easy for out fated pair. Link learns that a story of a hero forgotten to time is more than just a cautionary tale for children to learn from. It was real, it was part of their history, and now Link needs to bring the hero back to the resting place of the his princess. But how can he when no one really knows about this hero from myths? Well, someone does...
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A weakness is a weakness, however cruel it is to use. by Dijamblio
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
10 Apr 2025
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This story originated from a dream I had so some things might not make much sense.
There will be non-con later on. There will be each an explicit and a non-explicit chapter. They are the same chapter but the non-con part is different. For now this goes for chapter 3 (explicit) and chapter 4 (non-explicit).Colin, Talo and Beth joined Link on his journey to the snowpeak ruins and Yeta volunteered to babysit while Link searched for the bedroom key. The children, being children, get bored and decide to help Link and eventually managed to catch up to him. Not wanting to risk their lives, Link leaves them in a safe room while he goes off to fight the mini boss. What Link didn’t expect was for strange men to follow him to the mansion.
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The Divine Trio by Quillful (QuillfulWriter)
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
04 Apr 2025
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Ganondorf survived the death of Calamity, but now he needs to survive a world that resents him for his possession and all that resulted from it. Link and Zelda are more invested in this than he seems to be.
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Delicate Flowers by TheSageChronicals
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
14 Mar 2025
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When the warrior is called upon, none comes. The sword and the Champion went missing long ago. Captured by Ganon and left broken. When they find Link he is worse to wear and has to learn to trust again. Sidon works hard to earn the frightened and feral champion's trust. Slowly over time, they grow closer. But first, they must face off with Calamity Ganon and take back Hyrule.
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The Weight of Wings, The Warmth of Hearts by ShroudedScribeQuill
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Video Game)
26 Feb 2025
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Link finds himself drawn to the quieter corners of this Hyrule, often finding himself in the company of those he trusts, or spending time with certain individuals, with these moments having quite the lasting impact on him. Link has done a lot for Hyrule, maybe it's time he understands that he means a lot to many individuals, and has a lot in common with more people than than he realizes.
This fic is a collection of short stories, with each story focusing on a meaningful interaction between Link and a particular inhabitant of Hyrule, with said interactions having a profound impact on his life, in some way shape or form, either through a hard lesson learned, a reminder that he matters, or he's worth more than just his title.
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smeared with oil like david's boy by riverthebooknerd
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
24 Feb 2025
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Everyone who met the Hero could say that they remember it precisely. Revali was no different.
Hylia's Chosen was rarely seen by anyone other than priests. According to rumors, he lived tucked away in the Temple of Time, guarded only by the Kingdom's best. Those who have been able to catch a glimpse of him say that he is robed in green, and that his face is always covered by a veil. No one really knows what he looks like.
The Hero is regarded as somewhat of a deity among many, especially Hylians. The legends surrounding him ran deep and far back. The few Hylian villages that Revali had been to had left out offerings in clay pots. For the Hero, they'd told him, A tradition that's said to aid Him in His quests, may Hylia watch over Him.
If the rumors were to be believed, the Hero is reborn again and again whenever he was needed, with a piece of the Triforce tied to his soul. Supposedly, he was the only one with the power to defeat Calamity Ganon.
Revali thought it was a load of bullshit.
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A Revalink AU in which Link is a deity figure and there’s absolutely nothing fishy about it!
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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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mending a gentle heart by cryingtulips
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
29 Nov 2024
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“It’s too much,” Link admits. “It’s too much all at once.” I don’t know how to deal with this, he does not say. He doesn’t have to, not when the silence overpowers the layout of the area and the house is forever one chair empty, a family portrait that will never be complete anymore.
Link buries his head into his arms, ears pinned back and shoulders tense. “I want things to return to how they used to be.” The words are rasped out, as if they are something to be ashamed of. “Before that cursed island, before the Oracles, and before Agahnim.”
Nima has nothing to say to that last sentence, for she knows nothing about going on adventures or being a hero, nothing about fighting or having the weight of a whole kingdom rest on your shoulders, or the sacrifices needed to be made to ensure everyone’s safety. She hates how she has no words of comfort or advice to offer.
or, Nima is not blind to how Link struggles after his travels. She can't watch as he deteriorates, as the sweet young boy he once was is washed away with someone unfamiliar and haunting. One day, she approaches him with the promise of company and a shoulder to lean on, and can only hope it's enough.
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- Part 2 of Come Home (To Me) Little Soldier Boy
- Part 2 of Linked Across Timelines
- Part 1 of loz event works
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Knightmares by I_Like_This_A_Normal_Amount
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
08 Sep 2024
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Sidon knows his friend doesn't get enough rest, and manages to convince him to get some much-needed sleep. However, even in dreams, Link can't escape the horrors he's faced.
(Link has a nightmare. Sidon comforts him afterwards.)
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- Part 5 of BOTW Chronicles (Oneshots)
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Hyrule's Hero {discontinued} by orphan_account
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Video Game)
31 Jul 2024
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Link, overshadowed by his traumatic past, keeps his secrets close. His life may depend on it. His two sides are at war as he falls in love with Princess Zelda and grows to trust her more and more. Will he tell her his deepest and darkest secrets and pave the way for a relationship built on love and trust, or will he keep them close and build a relationship on love and lies? Will his past get in the way of a healthy relationship? Along the way, Link and Zelda uncover secrets of the long forgotten, dark past of Hyrule. Can they take it and survive? Can they live with the things they've been through, seen, and done, or will it be too much for them to take?
Follows the events of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
There are many parts and some locations that I have made up and are not canon. I have decided to not put in the Champions from the future, and I have altered details about some of the characters. After the events of Age of Calamity end,(after defeating Ganon)the events are purely original and are not part of the Legend of Zelda storyline.
This is a very long story and may be boring in some parts, but it does get more exciting
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Sweet Dark of the Night by WildFaeling
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time
21 Jul 2024
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Having Awakened all six sages Link and Zelda meet at the temple of time to plan their assault on Ganon's Castle. Unfortunately for them both, the Evil King has a change of plans and abducts the hero instead! Bound and Subjected to Ganon's dark magics, Can link turn this situation around? And what exactly does Ganon plan for the kidnapped hero?
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What if link went back in time instead of zelda? by 404Keyboardsmashnotfound
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
26 Jun 2024
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Far beneath Hyrule castle, an ancient evil awakens.
Inspired by orphetoon's totk roleswap au!
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Link and his cat by Alkeanes
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
16 May 2024
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Where does the hero of hyrule go to keep himself safe and sane? Where can he lay down his head? Where will he be welcome, and who will be there to welcome him?
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Death Follows On His Heels by FlamingIdiot
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
03 Apr 2024
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When Zelda called out for help, trapped in her cell, she was hoping for a savior. What she gets is a child just as scared as she is, covered in blood, and carrying a sword too big for himself. A kid who has death following close behind him.
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- Part 10 of Distort the Month of Love Into Suffering >:)
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god loves you, but not enough to save you by Anonymous
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
05 Mar 2024
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Link sinks to his knees. He curls his fists together in front of him, bows his head, and sniffs.
Four times the deities did not answer Link's prayers, and one time They did.
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According to ancient Loruleian folklore, romantic soulmates have a special bond. This bond is indicated by their scars, and if one gets a scar, it will appear on the other's body as well.
Ravio's soulmate has a lot of scars.
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Guilty Feelings by MoonyEater
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors
21 Jan 2024
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The path to healing is a long and arduous one but that doesn't mean Link has to do it alone, not anymore.
TW: Sexual Assault, Implied Self-Harm
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Punches, Kicks, and Flips by Ponylover788
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
12 Jan 2024
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when they chain come across a suspicious town in an unknown era they decide to send in a few of there member that won't draw attention. what happens when those members don't come back out after too long of a time?
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- Part 1 of Legend centric