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linkemon · 2 months ago

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Bitter lie (Makeela Riju x Reader)

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ʀɪᴊᴜ ʜᴀꜱ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍᴇᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴛᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴏᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴇ ɢᴇʀᴜᴅᴏ ᴛʜʀᴏɴᴇ ꜱɪɴᴄᴇ ꜱʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴄʜɪʟᴅ. ʙᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʜᴀᴘᴘᴇɴꜱ ᴡʜᴇɴ ʜᴇʀ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʜᴏᴏᴅ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ ᴅᴇᴄɪᴅᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴀᴍᴇ?

— I will be strong like Urbosa! — shouted little Riju on the roof of one of the stalls, swinging a wooden training spear.

— Shut up, someone heard us... — [Reader] wasn't able to finish.

— You're here again? You little...— the voice of one of the booth's owners echoed.

The girls always ran around the high floors on their days off. They also liked to climb to the peak of the palace. Sometimes they went out at night. The cold in Gerudo wasn't as bad as outside the city, so they didn't need any extra preparation. However, this didn't go over well with the city's women, who couldn't sleep.

Daily combat training left Riju and [Reader] little time for each other but that didn't bother them. They rarely felt like being apart. They saw each other so often that they practically operated as one. They were training partners as well as outside of it. Although their arguments were heated, they usually ended quickly, as they couldn't stay away from each other for long.

— Do you really want to run for leader when you grow up? — [Reader] sat down on one of the walls.

She divided the melon she had brought from home earlier and gave half to her friend.

— Of course you can. It's a great job. You have a throne, nice clothes and you're rich. You can also order others around. Mom did it, so I can do it even better. My first decree will be a sand seal for everyone. — She bared her teeth.

— Power sounds like responsibility for others to me. — [Reader] looked up at the sky. — Urbosa died in battle. I wouldn't want you to end up like that too.

— Come on! — She spat out the seed. — I'll be fine. And when I sit on the throne, I'll get you a place in the palace.

— It's not that simple. You know the rules.

A series of decrees appeared before [Reader]'s eyes. They both had to know them by heart. It was required of candidates for the palace guard.

For centuries, women, the undisputed rulers of the Gerudo, had made new laws. Passing them took a long time. Many were put to a vote by the citizens. The leader held the real power but without the support of her people, she couldn't change much.

Her eventual place in the palace as a guest would go through a number of stages before becoming a reality.

— Boooring. You've been awfully serious lately. Is this about your mom? — A shadow of concern briefly appeared in her green irises.

The girl nodded.

She still hadn't told Makeela that her mother had joined the Yiga clan. Knowing that would put the two people closest to her in danger. On top of that, she was afraid of her friend's reaction.

A member of an illegal organization could be sentenced to life in prison. The same applied to people who helped such a person. It was the proper duty of every citizen to inform the authorities about a potential traitor.

She felt torn.

—Then we have to do something crazy. — Riju swayed, her fiery braid swaying with her.

— Oh no...— [Reader] looked at the canal of water below them. — Don't you dare...

A loud scream tore from her throat as she was pushed straight into the icy water. A loud splash announced that her friend had landed right next to her. She pushed her wet hair back from her head and rubbed her eyes.

Her first instinct was to walk away and say she didn't like it at all but the words never left her mouth.

The sky was reflected in the surface. Millions of stars on a navy blue background, just within arm's reach. Both girls swam in twinkling sparkles.

The anger evaporated. It was replaced by laughter, waves of water being thrown at each other and complaints from neighbours.

Riju always knew what was needed in others. At first glance, she seemed to be just a troublemaker but there was much more underneath. This was proven by visiting the old woman under the statue, who needed company. Likewise, helping at the stalls and taking care of small children. The friend had the gift of selfless help.

It revealed itself in moments like this, when it was necessary to comfort a loved one.

— Makeela. — At this word she raised her head.

No one else but [Reader] used it. People knew her by her middle name. She thought it was much better than her first.

— If you’re chosen, I know you’ll be a great leader — she took her hand, which was dripping wet — because you care about people like no one else.

— Sarqso.

Something that might have been a tear of emotion dripped down Riju's cheek but [Reader] could be mistaken. Her friend's face was wet with water and besides, they were surrounded by night.

— Let's get out of this water — she ordered briskly, turning her back. — We have a training again tomorrow. We can't get sick.

Riju stared in disbelief at the face she had known for so many years.

— Why are you entering the contest? — She tightened her fingers around the hilt of her spear. — You've never been interested in it.

— You don't understand me. I have to win. — [Reader] looked away. — If I lose, I'll leave Gerudo.

She felt like the questions were weakening her. She wanted to confess everything to her friend but she knew how she would react. The person in front of her had changed. She still cared about others but she had grown more serious. She no longer transgressed the rules. She had grown into a leader.

This made her happy but it also scared her at the same time.

The Gerudos looked impatient. The fight for the title should have begun without further ado, yet the rivals stood facing each other, neither willing to make a move.

— Makeela, if you'd win… Her voice broke slightly. — Would you break the law for me?

She knew what the answer would be before she even asked the question. Still, she clung desperately to the last chance.

— Why do you speak in riddles?

She held out her hand but then she hesitated and lowered it again.

— You can't ask me to do that... It would mean treason and...— Her inner conflict was reflected in her words.

— I understand. I don't blame you. I'm just sure now that we have to fight. — She forced a smile.

The mother planned to steal the Thunder Helm. The priceless artifact became the object of interest of the Yiga clan. The daughter overheard one of her evening conversations with an informant.

She couldn't betray the only family she had left. She couldn't warn the guards either because they would surely catch the thief. Her friend wasn't ready to break the law for her. So she had to protect the item on her own. She was too young to join the guard. She could only get into the palace at night in one way — by becoming a leader.

However, her childhood friend stood in her way. Someone who had wanted this position from a young age. She trained a lot and spent a lot of free time trying to match her mother (the previous ruler).

Tradition dictated that other candidates be given a chance. The throne was not hereditary, although those raised in the palace had a better chance of training properly. This gave [Reader] a chance. She passed every test. The results were practically identical to those of her rivals. So the only remaining test was the combat test.

The entire town gathered to watch and judge their skills.

She knew that if she lost, she would have to go off alone to try and stop her mother. The situation was bleak.

[Reader] took a deep breath. She took a defensive stance like she had many times before. She braced herself for the first blow. A duel with her friend had never seemed as terrifying as it did in that moment.

Red hair shimmered in the hot sun. The spear spun with its owner. The weapons flashed in the sunlight, clashing again and again. It was a deadly dance. Every step brought precision. Years of training ensured the spectacle. The delighted women formed a tight circle. They clapped and cheered, encouraging their opponents.

Riju felt like she was training. Sweat ran down her face and her muscles worked as she focused on her next attack. For a moment, she forgot that this wasn't just training. She was enjoying the moment. Everything was like it was back when they were just a few years old and no secrets stood in the way of their friendship.

The beautiful moment burst in a second like a soap bubble. The tip of the spear hit [Reader], injuring her left arm.

— First blood! The fight is over! The winner is Riju! — Buliara shouted.

The guard's voice could barely be heard above the screams of excited townswomen.

The new leader was carried away by the crowd of congratulatory people but she couldn't take her eyes off her rival.

Several people consoled the loser, assuring her that she had done great. However, she paid no attention to them. [Reader] found the familiar green eyes staring at her for years.

— Sarqso — she whispered. Years of friendship couldn’t be expressed in a simple thank you but she wanted to say it anyway.

Riju just nodded, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. She wanted to run after her departing friend. To stop her by force because they were inseparable but she knew that if she left, the coronation would not take place.

So she gritted her teeth, raised her head proudly and headed towards the throne room.

— [Reader]! — she called out over the crowd on the palace threshold. — Once you’ve done your business and you'll come back here, you’ll never leave again. Got it?

— You know it, boss! — she said, walking toward the main gate.

She couldn't tell her that she didn't know if she'd live to see the next morning. So all that was left was a lie, the bitter taste of which she felt all the way to the Yiga Clan hideout.

#makeela riju x reader #botw x reader #zelda x reader #legend of zelda #urbosa #buliara

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tobitofunction · 2 years ago

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Child of Mine

The children of one of the Champions look suspiciously like the Hero of Hyrule aka Harwin Strong and Rhaenyra from HOTD minus the death

TW: childbirth, pain of childbirth and blood

Also just for clarity:

Alec- oldest (your hair colour + blue eyes), Lenor- middle (blond + blue eyes but looks like you)

Jace- youngest (looks like a mix between both you and Link)

Part2

The sounds of a crying newborn filled the room which was previously filled with the sounds of screaming, crying and cursing from a certain Champion,” It’s a boy. Hylia bless the mother” a nurse said handing you the newborn, tears of joy began rolling down your sweaty cheeks,” Is he healthy?”,” Kicking like a horse, my lady” the nurse said with a smile, you giggled and pressed your lips against his small head, the baby snuggled into your embrace,” Lady y/n, the Queen wants to see the baby” a maid said, it was Zelda’s personal maid, you didn’t say anything but just pulled the blanket closer over your son before you slowly got up with the help of the nurses and maids,” I will take him myself than” you said closing your eyes as you felt a sting of pain flow through your body and blood flow down your legs,” You should remain in bed, my Lady. The Queen wouldn’t want you in any pain” the maid said trying to get you back down on the bed,” Get me dressed” you said ignoring what she said previously. You sighed in pain as they began dressing you, the baby in your arms seemed to have fallen asleep but it didn’t last long as you had to hand the baby over so you could be dressed probably, the second the baby left your arms, his cries began to fill the room again making your heart clench.

“How much do you wanna bet that the child was born with suspicious golden hair or brilliantly blue eyes?” Teba asked playing with his bow,” Shh” Yunbo said nervously looking around for either the Queen or her loyal knight,” Why? We can all see it, well all besides our Queen and that husband of hers” Teba continued,” Are you sure that Master Link is the father? Lady Y/N, the husband is a Sheikah, isn’t there a small possibility -”,” How does a white-haired man with red eyes and a woman with h/c and e/c make children with golden blond hair and brilliant blue eyes, Mmmh?” Teba cut the young Goron off,” You might be a Champion but your words still will be seen as treason,” Riju said making the Rito roll his eyes,” I am just being truthful”l,” Nature works in mysterious ways, my friend”, Sidon reasoned”,” I don’t care if Link is the father but I doubt the Sheikah’s would like someone being their chief with no blood connection to them” Teba shrugged, soon Zelda entered the room ending the questioning of your children parentage.” Did the maid bring the baby yet?” Zelda asked hopeful, just at this moment you walked in with the baby in your arms, and your husband Priven who was at your side helping you walk,” Y/N, why are you walking? You need to be in bed” Zelda gasped,” You wanted to see the baby” you said with a fake smile trying to mask the pain,” I didn’t expect you to bring the child, I should have come to you” she said with a sigh,” Here sit” she said helping you sit down,” He looks so cute” Zelda smiled peaking down at the child,” The two of you must be happy, he kind of looks like you Lord Priven” she said looking between you and your husband who smiled widely, you looked Priven up and down before giving a fake smile,” Can I hold him?” you nodded, Zelda smiled when you handed her the newborn, a small cry left the boy but he settled in quickly in the arms of the Queen,” Do you have a name?” she asked,” No-“,” Jace” your husband said cutting you off, you gave him an annoyed look,” An unusual name for a Sheikah?” Teba said gaining an elbow in the ribs from Riju,” How would you know? You aren’t Sheikah after all” she lifted a brow making the white Rite grumble” Did the birth go alright,” Riju then asked sitting down beside you,” I called the midwife a cunt, so all went well” you smiled,” If you're in much pain, I could try to heal you,” Sidon said,” I have been practising” he added, you gave him a smile,” I should be fine Sidon, he isn’t my first child, but thank you. Talking about children where are my other sons?”,”They’re with Link in their chambers” Zelda said cooing at the baby in her arms,” One day you might get a baby which will actually look like you?” Teba commented looking at the child and back at Priven, who nodded with a tight-lipped smile, you send the large bird a glare before looking at Zelda who didn’t seem to hear the comment,” We should see the children, they probably want to meet their baby brother” you said slowly getting up with the help of Riju and Sidon.

Link meanwhile watched the two boys playing with their toys with a fond smile,” Master Link, do you believe we get another brother?” the former youngest of your sons asked, his striking blue eyes staring into Link’s,” There is a possibility” he said ruffling his blond locks. The door swung open revelling you and your husband,” Mom, Dad look what we made for the baby” Alec your oldest said,” Purah helped us make it” Lenor said holding up the egg,” It’s a Sheikah egg” he added,” I let Lenor choose the design” Alec said making you ruffle his hair which was identical to yours,” That’s very sweet of you” you said sitting down in the couch,” How was the birth?” Link asked,” Painful like the others but it was worth it,” you said smiling down at the boy,” Have a name in place already?” you hummed,” My dear husband has,” you said looking up at the Sheikah male,” Jace” he smiled happily making Link nod,” Would it be alright for me to hold him?” Link said his eyes lingering on the sleeping baby in your arms,” Of course, come on boys. Let’s give some privacy to your mother and the baby. Sidon is still here if you’re fast enough you might still catch him” he said making the two boys faces light up with happiness and making them speed out the room. The Sheikah male turned to you and Link, he gave you a nod and a small smile before walking out of the room. Once they were gone you handed Link the baby,” He looks like a good mix from the both of us” you whispered, making Link blush and nod,” Hey, don’t sleep in front of Hyrule’s Knight Commander” Link said to sleep child making you chuckle, Link gently stroked the babies soft cheek with his thump,” It gets harder every time I see you guys, seeing the boys, how they carry some of my features but knowing that they never call me what they call your husband” he said looking down at Jace who was snoring softly. You sighed, you loved Link and he loves you back, but Link was the hero of Hyrule, his purpose was to protect the goddess descended and defeat the evil, this doesn’t leave much space for a wife and kids, doesn’t matter how much Link wants to, he doesn’t want his family to live in constant danger. So when Impa proposed a marriage between her grandchildren and one of the Champion it seemed like a gift, as the Priven who was the oldest of her Grandchildren, seemed to have little interest in you, so he agreed to the bargain of Link fathering the children and he just have to keep up the good husband and loving father front with you as his loyal wife, but another promise of never telling the children about their actual father was also put in place, something Link thought would be okay for him, as it was for their own safety but he never thought that it would hurt so much seeing his boys call someone else father,” Once the Sheikah elders find out it’s over for us...me” you said rubbing your now empty belly,” I hate to say it to you but the Sheikah’s are already talking” you bit your lip at Link’s words,” I know, so are our fellow Champion’s and your fellow knights, some are nicer than the others” you confessed,” Tell me who they are and I make sure they regret it” Link said with narrowed eyes,” Don’t, it will only bring more suspicion on you” you caressed his face gently,” I love you Link”,”I love you y/n” he said gently kissing you.

The door swung open revealing Zelda, the two of you jumped apart” Isn’t he the cutest?” Zelda asked Link plopping down beside him,” I don’t know how you do it y/n, 3 children. Maybe one day I can experience this as well” she said looking at the baby in her friend's arms blissfully unaware of the situation.” Zelda? Have you heard any rumours about my son’s parentage?” you asked as Link’s eyes widened,” Yes, but do not worry anyone who dares to spread those lies while punished” Zelda said firmly looking at you,” Thank you” you said trying to avoid her gaze.

“Lady Impa, news from the castle. Lady y/n gave birth to another boy” a messenger said,” Another boy, how wonderful” Impa said,” Those this message state a certain resemblance to the hero of Hyrule?” Robbie hummed making Impa shoot him a look,” Robbie please”, Robbie shrugged,” We all know it’s true. I love those kids but they aren’t Sheikah”,” Be careful my friend, these words can be seen as treason and the Queen won’t be kind on those who question the children’s parentage” Symin, Purah’s assistant said,” Not only that but blood doesn’t make family, love does and my grandson loves those boys to bits” Impa said,” Tell that to the other elder’s, they won’t see it as you do Impa” Robbie said making Impa sigh,” Your right but I am the Village main elder, so they will have to suck it up like the younglings say”.

Link walked outside the Castle, the boys were currently training with a fellow knight, a knight who doesn’t seem to like Link in the slightest,” Hello Commander” he said with a smirk,” Hello, how is the training going?” Link asked folding his arms over his chest,” Those boys are sloppy, which is surprising for having two- I mean one parent who is a Champion and another as Sheikah” he said making Link bit the inside of his cheek,” Well they are quite young, give them time” Link said,” Yeah, it’s just surprising, as you were besting soldier at their age and even pulled that fancy sword” he shrugged,” What do I have to do with it?”Link lifted a brow,” Oh nothing Commander, just because you put some much effort into their sword training and it’s not even showing progress” he said,” How I said they’re doing fine” Link said when suddenly Alec crashed to the ground, a small whimper leaving his mouth,” Alec, are you alright?” Link asked helping him up,” Yeah, I am fine Master Link,” he said dusting the dirt off his clothes, Link nodded and picked up the wooden sword he dropped,” Commander you need to stop babying them. If you want them to be like you, like father and-”,” Finish that sentence and you be done for” Link snapped,” Why? It was just a metaphor. It’s rare to see someone put so much effort into a child, usually, we see this kind of care only for family” he smirked. Link clenched his jaw, his fist tightening around the wooden sword. The Knight was about to say something when a familiar voice cut him off,” Link, may I speak to you?” Zelda said sternly, Link nodded and shoved the wooden sword into the knight's chest.

“Are you the father of y/n children? Tell me the truth” Zelda began as the two friends entered her chambers,” No-”,” Don’t lie to me, please, aren’t we friend?” she said softly. Linked hummed,” What gave it away?”,” Your reaction to the Knights' teasing. You usually don’t care about rumours, you brush them off like it’s nothing but all of a sudden this rumour made you nearly punch one of your knights”,” It’s a rumour about my honour, of course-”,” There were rumours about us being lovers, that you and Mipha were secretly married even though it was against her father wishes. These were rumours which could have damaged your honour as well but you didn’t care” Link sighed again,” I love her Zelda, and I love my boys. I don’t regret anything” he admitted,” Then why didn’t you say anything. I would have wedded the two of you in seconds” she sighed in frustration,” It’s not that. I’m the Hero of Hyrule, I have so many enemies. If they find out that y/n is my heart and that her boys were fathered by me, people will come after them. I couldn’t live with myself if they died or even got hurt because of me. Having Impa’s Grandson as a father to them is safe, no one would dare touch them, as in their eyes they can’t prove that I am the father of them. Blond hair isn’t evidenced enough when the father is white-haired” Link said making Zelda nod,” I understand, I won’t tell anyone but please, stop having kids. You two are walking a very fine line here” Zelda warned Link, nodded knowing she is right,” I thought I was going crazy, I know nature works in mysterious ways but when I see one of the boys they always reminded me of you somehow, either in personality or looks, but now I am glad that I am not crazy” she joked lightening the mood,” They got some of my features, yeah but they mostly take after their mother” Link nodded,” Thankfully, as a few similarities to you can be explained away but a child which looks like you exactly will be impossible-”,” I know” Link cut her off.

Zelda watched as your boys were saying their goodbyes to the other Champions, mostly to Sidon, who the boys adore and vice versa. Alec's blond looks glisten in the sun, identical to her knight,” You called for me?” your voice said from behind her,” I’m sorry for disturbing you, but I wanted to talk to you” Zelda said helping you sit down,” It’s fine the baby is sleeping” you smiled,” I know about you and Link” Zelda said directly making your smile drop,” I don’t-“,” Y/N, please don’t lie” you looked at your lap,” I’m so sorry” you whispered, Zelda sighed and grabbed your hand, giving them a squeeze,” It’s fine, I just feel so stupid that I didn’t see it from the beginning” she scoffed with a smile,” Maybe it’s a good thing?” you said softly making her nod,” Hopefully not many people will continue to see the resemblance” she gave your hand another squeeze,” I love your children very much, and I will do whatever is in my power to make sure they are safe” you placed your other hand on top of hers and gave a grateful smile,” Thank you”. The door suddenly swung open revealing Link,” The Yiga clan, they have attacked Lord Priven on his way to the Sheikah Village” Link said, you gasped and Zelda’s eyes widened,” Do the boys-”,” No, they aren’t aware of this, yet” Link answered you,” How is his condition?” Zelda asked,” Impa message said it was critical, they will try everything in their power to bring him back to health” Link said,” Why was he attacked? The Yiga never posted a problem to him... us” Link sighed,” I wish I knew, but until your husband recovered we will not know” Link said softly,” Link, make sure the Champion’s don’t leave and when they have sent a messenger for them to turn back. I have a feeling this attack has something bigger in mind” Zelda said getting up and folding her hands together, Link nodded, his gaze was fixed on you who was staring into the ground.”I leave the two of you” she said walking past Link, she patted his shoulder before leaving her room.

“Is it our fault? Did the Yiga clan find out about us? Is that their way of telling us?” you said, Link sat down beside you, grabbed your hand and placed a gentle kiss on your knuckles,” Don’t blame yourself, my love, Priven was the grandson of Impa, they might have targeted him for this” Link said, “ After 25 years? He never was attacked by a Yiga member, not even once. People have been whispering about our children for years, maybe it has been to a larger extent than we thought” Link didn't answer, knowing that you are probably right. He wrapped his arm around your body and pulled you closer to his,” Whatever will happen, I will protect you and the boys, even if it means dying” Link said cupping your chin and looking into your eyes, which had tears building in them,” I never felt so scared Link, if something happens to them-”,” I won’t let that happen. You and the boys are my worlds, and I rather see Hyrule burn down than see you or the boys hurt” you smiled sadly at him,” If Hyrule burned down we wouldn't have a place to live, so you better not let this burn down” you joked making Link chuckle, you kissed his lips,” You need to go, I will be fine. I’m just a little bit useless right now” you said,” You gave birth a few hours ago, you are allowed to be” he said getting up.

#botw link x reader #botw x reader #loz link #loz breath of the wild #loz x reader #loz link x reader #legend of zelda link #legend of zelda #botw zelda #botw sidon #botw teba #botw riju #botw yunobo #Botw sheikah #botw yiga

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newtabfics · 1 year ago

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I'm gen shocked Riju let him back in the desert after all that! Was redeemed ganon allowed back in Gerudo town?

No literally XD This thought crossed my mind too and well, here's an idea of what that was. Also, you guys might laugh a lil at the little self-insert I popped in.

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"Absolutely not," Riju stated firmly. "He's not permitted within the city."

"Well..." Link offered. "What if we don't enter the city? Like, we can camp outside the city at Kara Kara Bazaar and visit for the races...right?"

Riju opened her mouth and sighed, pinching her nose. "Honestly, he should be dead." She looked to Zelda. "While I'll not question your judgment, I won't say the same for your sanity."

"I understand. It's why I asked to talk about this with you here, to see him. It's not for him that we ask this, actually. Do you remember how I told you about our technology researcher in this village?"

"Yes, uh...what was her name? Tabby?"

"Y/N," Zelda corrected. "Well, she's the one who asked if we might take him to watch the races. It is her belief that a bit of reprieve might help, whether she means in his mental state or the overall situation, I'm not sure."

Riju sighed, following her into the village. She stiffened at the sight of the familiar foe as he carried a large Zonai vehicle trailing behind the Sheikah woman.

She blinked as she studied him. "This is him?" She asked carefully. "He's...not how he was."

"Exactly. It seems erasing his memory was the right course of action by Hylia's Grace, but even so...it's a gamble," Zelda sighed.

"I'll say. You Hylians really should stop it. I'm starting to think you're addicted to needing to save our land."

#ask request #ask me stuff #drabble #redeemed ganondorf series #ganondorf x fem!reader #riju totk #zelda totk #link totk #ganondorf totk

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tw1l1te · 9 months ago

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The Final Promise₊˚✩⊹

Chapter 10

Linked Universe x reader

Warnings: Angst, tension, violence

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Wars knew you were special, after all you were the one person in the group who wasn’t Hylian, much less some prophetic hero. But he knew you were more, your visual differences were just the top layer of your peculiarity.

At first, he was very wary of you and your presence. The hours spent examining you and talking to Time about your situation left him lost and frustrated beyond relief. You were strange, and he didn’t like it. He wanted to be nice, of course, he understood the fear and uncertainty you were feeling about the group, as he reciprocated the same feeling toward you: uncertainty and distrust.

Initially, he was hoping that you’d find your way home after a few weeks or months, brushing it off as another lost soul needing guidance and a hero’s promise. But that goal didn’t last long as it was over a year, bordering a year and a half and so much had happened. He felt like… the group wasn’t complete without you, as much as he hated to admit that.

You made the journey feel less depressing and burdensome. Every day was new and undiscovered with you, whether it be a new piece of your own life uncovered to them or a new joke you used, he was in awe.

…

He needed to tell you how he felt, and he wanted to as soon as you left the inn, giving himself an excuse to follow because you might be in danger. When he saw the Vet being there, he stilled. This was not the plan.

He watched the entire scene go down, wincing at your sharp tone, hoping nobody else woke up from that. A person or two shuffled in their sleep, but no one work up. Next thing he saw was you on Legend’s lap, both of you lost in each other.

He should have been happy for you two, Hylia knows Vet needed someone for ages. She owed him something for all the shit he’s been through… but why did it have to be you? Sweet, kind, beautiful you?

And… didn’t you already have something going on with Time and/or Twilight? Even possibly Sky?

Was this a ruse? Surely you wouldn’t be the type, no, you were smarter than that.

Right?

“And you’re sure this will work?” Time asked Wild.

Wild was readjusting his facial covering, sighing with annoyance, “For the last time, I’ve done this tens of times before. All I need from you and the rest of the group is to sit still at the Oasis while Y/n and I go talk to Riju in Gerudo Town. It’ll draw way too much attention if all of us come in, even if we got vai garb for you.”

“Right… how long do you think you both will take?”

“We should be back at the Oasis a little after sundown. We’ll take sand seals to get to the village, so the majority of the day will be spent talking to the Chief.”

Time nods, “Just be cautious, you never know who can pass the guards, even something as heavily guarded as Gerudo Town. I’d know.”

While Wild was talking to the old man, You were fastening your supplies onto your sash, going through your checklist of supplies.

You fidgeted with your necklace, tracing the Hylian insignia to calm you down.

Why the hell were you so nervous?

“You’re nervous.” Four stated, eyeing your necklace. You hum.

“We’ll be right here the entire day, waiting for you. Just stick with the Champion and you’ll be fine.” You nod, seems simple enough to follow.

With a few waves and nods, you and Wild were off on your Sand Seals, being the most efficient and quick way to reach Gerudo Town.

The wind was refreshing, despite the sun beating its rays down upon you, as if it was trying to test your limits of heat. Wild was practically showing off, doing twists and hops, just laughing at his own antics. You’ve shield surfed before, but having the extra pull and momentum gave an extra edge to the thrill.

Wind would love this. You’d have to show him when you got back that night.

Before you knew it, you and Wild approached Gerudo Town, handing off the reigns to a merchant and heading towards the two guards stationed in front of the main entrance.

“What is your reason of being here?” she asked, voice deep.

Wild looked at you, reminding you that you were the main spokesperson for today.

“Ah- right. We have an appointment with Chief Riju?”

The two guards give each other a glance before letting you in, your shoulders releasing the tension the second you passed the threshold.

Wild led you forward, pointing out a few stalls that you’d both check out later as he needed to restock on a few ingredients anyways. You saw a few jewelry and clothing stalls, and even a tattoo parlor that seemed brand new. You didn’t remember seeing it when you played through the game.

You felt Wild clasp your hand in his, leading you up the stairs to the throne room. You could hear a few voices talking, no doubt something related to your meeting.

“Ah! Link! There you are. And this must be your friend, Y/n. I’ve heard so much about you!” Riju exclaims, already making her way towards you.

You panicked, bowing to her, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Chief Riju.”

She waves her hands, “Oh please! There’s no need for such formalities, any friend of Link’s is a friend of mine. Please, just call me Riju.”

You stand up straight, nervously fumbling with your necklace again, a clear indicator that you were not the best at being social. How was Wild being so nonchalant?

“We came for the… updates. You mentioned in your letter something about the desert ruins and possibly the Yiga Clan?”

Letter? Wild never mentioned a letter-

“Ah, yes! Follow me, I have some information in my study. I sent you the letter months ago, but there’s been some developments…” she trailed off, leading you both to her room.

You gave him a look.

Why was everyone keeping things from you? First Legend now Wild…

What else do you not know?

“Like I was saying, we’ve found some old artifacts sticking out from the remains of the Arbiter’s Grounds. It doesn’t serve much purpose to us, but we thought you could take a look and see if its anything you might be booking for or might help.”

Riju handed Wild a flat object covered in a beige tarp. He untied the loose knot, uncovering the black slab of rock with familiar markings on it.

“That’s a piece of the Twilight Mirror. How…”

Riju looks at you, “Ah, so you do know what it is! I presumed it had something to do with the Twili tribe but I wasn’t sure. I should’ve known you would have found it familiar, after all you’re the hero’s guide.”

You hum, you were still getting used to the title. It didn’t sit right with you that people regarded you in such a high manner. It was unnatural, considering your background.

“Did you see any other possible artifacts or pieces of the mirror? The rest couldn’t have gone far.”

Riju sighs dejectedly, “No, unfortunately. The research team scouted out the ruins high and low and even dug under a few feet, but nothing came up. There were some markings on the old columns, but nothing noteworthy.”

She pauses for a moment before turning back to Link, “However, the Yiga Clan showed up halfway through the research, though not in a hostile manner. At least, not towards us. Toward Link, Y/n, and your group, rather. They mentioned something about hooded figures entering their hideout demanding your guide.”

Wild stiffens at that and turns to you, “Weren’t those the figures you were reading about?”

You nod. Shit, you left the book back at the Oasis. You always manage to forget something.

“Chie- Riju, did the Yiga mention anything about the hooded figures? Did they look peculiar or mention anything of importance?”

Riju thinks for a moment.

“One of the Yiga members did mention they wore full-length black robes, and had masculine voices. They also said one threatened a clan member using Fae magic, though Fae magic is almost unheard of, at least in this time period. I can’t offer much information right now, as I didn’t directly talk to the member, but I can corroborate with one of my guards that went on the short expedition and write down notes to mail to you.”

“That would be really helpful, thank you Riju.” Link states.

“Do you mind if we hold onto this mirror shard? It's small enough for us to travel with and it might prove to be useful in our… travels.” There was no easy way to put interdimensional and time travel into casual conversation, but Riju got the meaning behind his words.

“Yes, of course. I suggest wrapping it up in a tarp or cloth as this material is very peculiar and we don’t know what it's capable of.”

Link rewrapped the mirror shard, storing it in his Sheikah Slate. You’d have to examine it later, maybe take a closer look at the hieroglyphics if you can.

“I’ll have the guards escort you out, as I have a few more meetings to get to with a few ambassadors from outside of the desert. It was wonderful meeting you, Y/n. I do hope we meet again soon,” she said with a smile. You thanked her, waving goodbye as you and Link made your way back to the main plaza.

“I’m gonna go stock up on a few things. You can go look around if you want, just don’t leave without me.”

You nod wordlessly, meandering about the main square as you examine all sorts of wares. You didn’t have the chance to get a ton of rupees in a while, so you were a bit tight on what you could get, but you bought a small ruby ring for a certain bunny, as a small thanks for being vulnerable with you. It was nothing compared to what you wanted to verbally express to him, but it was just a small symbol of trust and appreciation.

Stuffing the ring into your pouch, you keep walking around the town, munching on a piece of Hydromelon. It was in season, so the flavors were bursting on your tongue.

You made your way around a corner, finding it to be a dead end. You were about to turn around to make your way back to the main square before someone wrapped their hand around your mouth, cutting off your terrified scream. Before you had the chance to blink, paper fluttered in front of your eyes, masking your vision.

All that was left in your place were a few, red paper rectangles, signaling a Yiga clan member had trespassed Gerudo walls: an invasion.

The sun had set almost two hours ago and the chain was starting to get on edge.

“They’re taking too long.”

“They should’ve been here by now. Where are they?”

The younger members were starting to pick up on both of your absences, thoughts already assuming the worst. Wild was capable of handling his safety, but you? As much as they liked to think you’ve gotten experience and plenty of training from each of them, you could have been harassed, cornered, kidnapped, killed-

Everyone snapped their heads to the sound of violent panting, already knowing its Wild.

Wars ran up to him, gripping his arm to support Wild.

“Where is she, Wild. She should’ve been with you-”

“-They took her.”

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#yandere linked universe #yandere linked universe x reader #linked universe x reader #link x reader #linked universe au

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frickingnerd · 1 year ago

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Age Of Calamity Masterlist

Link

↳ Masterlist

Zelda

↳ Masterlist

Mipha

proposing to mipha - headcanons

mipha teaching you how to swim - headcanons

poly relationship with zelda & mipha - headcanons

Urbosa

love at first fight - oneshot

you're the one that i want - oneshot

Revali

a fine line between love & hate - drabble

Daruk

daruk with a hot headed s/o - headcanons

Sidon

fake dating sidon - headcanons

Riju

life or death (or confession) - drabble

Yunobo

fake dating yunobo - headcanons

Impa

dating impa - headcanons

Purah

purah dating her assistant - headcanons

poly relationship with zelda & purah - headcanons

Sooga

you're the only exception - drabble

lovers to enemies with sooga - headcanons

Astor

astor confessing to you - headcanons

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am-i-interrupting · 1 year ago

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Riju and Hylian reader (platonic) telling Riju that they are nb or doesn’t mind any pronouns.

Would you ever do one with Zelda? Mainly botw/totk?

Still Not A Voe

Tags: 524 words, non-binary!reader, afab!reader, coming out

You were out shopping, out in public. Maybe it wasn’t the best idea but there were only two other people in the room, the store wonder and Buliara.

You were looking at shields with Riju. This was your first time being able to make it in time for the annual seal surfing tournament and Riju was determined to at least make you ride one. As such, she also was determined to find you the perfect shield.

“It’s easier for beginners to use a rectangular type shield,” Riju said as she looked over all the shields with a critical eye. “The size depends on the size of the rider. The bigger you are the more sturdy the shield needs to be but it’s recommended for you to have a sturdy shield regardless. The last thing we want to happen is for it to break while you’re on it.”

She placed her hand to her chin, her finger tapping just below her lip. She was deep in thought. You didn’t think you’d be entirely wrong if you said she was taking this more seriously than her decisions she made as chief (not that those weren’t taken seriously, because they absolutely were). It was flattering, how much care she was placing into this.

Maybe that’s what spurred you to say, “I have to tell you something.”

Riju turned to look at you with a slightly raised brow, “Is it that you can’t do this because you’re allergic to sand? We’ve already discussed this, I’m pretty sure that’s not a thing and besides you have made the trek here and—“

“No, I just,” you tilted your head back with a noise of frustration. “I— Hylia, why is this so hard?”

“Hey,” she said, placing a hand on your arm, “breathe. Whatever it is, it’s okay.”

You watched as she did an over exaggerated breath and copied her. Her hand rubbed up and down your arm.

It was fine. It’d be fine. Nothing would have to change, would it? You’d still be allowed in the city, right? Or would you? Only vai were allowed. Telling her this would be telling her you weren’t a vai and if you weren’t a vai you wouldn’t be allowed in the city and if you weren’t allowed in the city you wouldn’t be able to see her and oh Hylia! This is why it was so hard.

“Do you want to sit down?” she asked.

“I’m non-binary,” you finally blurred out.

She looked at you for a moment. “That’s still not getting you out of seal surfing,” she said. She then turned to a shield and tapped it, “What about this one?”

“So you’re not mad?”

“Why would I be?”

“I can still stay in Gerudo Town?”

“That doesn’t make you a voe, does it?” she asked.

“No.”

“Then yes, of course you can stay. Now, back to my question, what about this one?” She took it off the hook that kept it on the wall. “It’s very sturdy and it doesn’t have any grooves or designs on it so it’s less likely to get caught on things, makes it a smoother ride.”

#Riju x reader #Riju x you #lady Riju x you #lady Riju x reader

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purpleember5 · 1 year ago

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Riju x Reader

Y/N was making coffee for Riju and Buliara who are traveling. Riju is rather fond of Y/N who is not only from a different world but of how caring they are.

For Y/N they could tell if Riju was looking at them because of how strong her gaze was.

Y/N felt nervous but was doing well not showing it.

Y/N would visit Gerudo Town and was always welcomed by Riju who would always have a bedroom in the palace ready.

At one point Y/N was in the hallway only to see Riju still awake.

"Riju, are you alright?"

"Y/N, couldn't sleep."

"Nightmare?"

"..."

"Okay then."

Y/N went to her, picked her up then carried her to her bedroom.

When you got there you laid Riju on the bed. You covered her with a blanket then tucked her in. You surround her with her favorite plushies then picked up a book that you secretly had translated from Gerudo to your mother language and started reading to Riju.

You both went to sleep after that.

The next morning you wake up to find yourself surrounded by Buliara and the guards who all had their weapons drawn at you.

You're scared out of your mind then Riju sat up smiling.

"That was wonderful, Y/N. From this moment on you're mine and mine alone."

You were stuck then you saw her journal only to see that there was a list of ways to get you.

Your eyes widen when you saw that one of those ideas was indeed faking a nightmare to get close to you. You look at Riju who was just giving her smile as if she was innocent.

"You're mine now, Y/N."

You gave in.

"Seems about right....you know you could have just said that you liked me. I would have said yes."

She blinked.

"Really?"

"Yep. There wasn't really a need to kidnap me in the middle of the night."

"Not my fault, you kept avoiding me."

"Running up to someone with weapons drawn is not the best approach."

"But we're together now, so it's fine."

She pulls your head close to her chest hugging you.

"Since we're lovers, I'll make you the happiest person in the world."

You weren't sure why but deep down you were scared for your life.

#Yandere riju x reader

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fierce-deity-bgg · 1 year ago

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How about legend and four with a reader who is seen by others as a boy because of his haircut? Like they cut it when they were in guard training or whatever from their hyrule, and the boys see the girls trying to flirt, without knowing that it's not a man? Feel free, just a stupid idea

Four and legand x kinda masc F! Reader / gender-fluid

OMGGGGGG first of all I just wanna say thank you for this request I never thought that I would get a request from one of my fav story makers!! BTW LOV YOUR DARK LINK STUFF :D

(Reader is going to be mostly like shuri from black panther movies and a bit non cannon reactions from characters😔)

Btw sorry this took so long seasonal depression hit me like a truck over the past few weeks:

~~~

Only just yesterday you finally decided it was time to cut your hair after a while of letting it grow all the way down to your waist. When you finally came out of the inn you and the chain were staying at for a while in gerudo town in wilds world you were almost unrecognizable at first. The only reason they actually knew it was you is because twi sniffed your sent from a mile way.

Wind: “wow I almost didn’t recognize them at first!” 😦

Time: “I don’t think any of us did wind.”

Four: “well he’s got a point- uh… and thei r gone.”

Legand: “great..”

You literally just dashed out of there going to the up draft before taking off the go find riju and hopefully train with her for a while. You eventually found her in north gerudo ruins training on dummies again and you both agreed to battle each other for a bit of training. Little did you know that four and legand were looking for you in gerudo town thinking you’ll be there..

(Yeah I’m doing a lot of time skips because I’m getting a mind grain😬)

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After around 3-4 hours of training with ruji (Btw ruji was the only one that recognized you straight away) you both decided to head to the town hoping the see the chain their already and only after the first few minutes of you both walking into town you started getting stairs and people whispering..

“Did ruji let in an another voe already?”

“Most likely but he’s cute in my opinion.”

Once you heard the vais say that you started giving ruji a side eye like your telling her “let’s bounce” but before you could even take another step a group of vai walked up to you and started commenting how you looked or how strong you were (not like they knew)

While the crowd was just getting larger and ruji was just trying to get you away from there you saw four and legend, and legend looked like he was about to beat the shit out of someone but he somehow kept his composer dragging you out of there in a instant with four watching

“You vai know that’s a female right?”

Four yelled into the crowd making everyone but ruji stunned as they were both pulling you back to the chain

“Never again..”

They both said almost in sync while you just nodded

“Fine fine… bozos-“

“Hey!”

~~~~~

Ye so uh that’s the end I might make a part two after Christmas but ye-

Requests are still open and I’m posting my ais on here so wait up for that and pokepasta stufffffff

BTW STILL LOVE UR STORIES AND THANKS FOR THE REQUEST😁

#link x y/n #linked universe x reader #legend x reader #four x reader #loz x reader #linked universe #legend of zelda #link x reader #reqs open

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