#or the loftwings....god i love the loftwings

[linkvcr]

What's your favorite thing about Skyward sword? :3

ohhhh theres so many things i like about it i rlly dont think i could choose one. i love the main characters and their story and the dynamic between them, i love the side characters and npcs, i love the environments and the style of the game itself. i even like the mechanics LOL [the motion control ones. still not used to the button controls]

i love skysword so much, if i had to say what first captured me with this game i think it'd be a mix of the characters and the story, i just remember being so taken with it, and the more the years go on the more interesting they get to me

[majorproblems77]

Maaajjorrrrr

tottttally unrelated to the pfp thing butttt if you had a loftwing, what colour would it be? :3??? totally unrelated

Oh that's a good question. It's wierd but I had like an explosion of ideas to answer this one.

Buttt. I kept going back to yellow. With pink eyes

And then I got to thinking what he'd be like.

Yellows a special colour for a special bird. I think he would be my opposite but in a way to protect me. In a if you dare touch my charge in anyway you'll regret the day you were put into existance type. He'd probably pecked at groose a few times for picking on people yaknow?

[we-love-morioh-cho]

Hmmmm Jojo x Skyward Sword AU where the stands are the characters' Loftwings

[sass-squat]

I don’t know how you guys did it but you all managed to tie two of the categories in the last poll 🤣 So as a result I will try to work on both simultaneously but I will most likely be focusing on the Linked Universe Winged Au since I already have a whole storyline/lore for it in mind 😈

[the-moon-files]

Man, I love the trope of aliens being terrified of humans, and I've seen some fics of human!reader reacting differently to stuff like posions/plants in hyrule, but this is in another level! We are indestructible! I mean, I could live on Death Mountain! With the Gorons! It's literally a dream come true!

Also, the urge this would give me to give them all the hugs and piggy back rides whenever it gets cold/windy/whatever extreme condition.

If Hylians would be surprisingly light, would they be light enough for me to pick up Time? Just get that big ass man with a bunch of armor on my back? Because new need unlocked.

NEW NEED UNLOCKED INDEEEEDDD. (touches my fingertips together like a villain up to no good)

CREDIT FOUND!! (Who did it first!):

IDK who it was but someone mentioned in a rlly old 2023-2022? LU x human reader post abt the hylians being lighter in comparison to humans!! If i find who it is, or if u recognize u wrote abt smth similar pls leave a comment so I can @ you!! /gen

@wayfayrr :D ive been in humans are space orcs fandom (is it a fandom? More like endless AU idea ppl wrote abt on tumblr) for Years, and ofc i never thought to put with Loz this past year or 2 getting into this fandom dammit - UR WORKS AMAZING THANK YOU SM FOR MERGING MY 2 FAVS AND LIKING/REBLOGGING THIS HOT MESS 😭😭

GOD i NEED to play TP bc u can hold cats like this?? and u get to see LINK do it??? 😭😭

Sun: technically Masc! Reader but not explicit (you/he/him), coule be Gender Neutral, Human Reader

Orbit: headcanons-ish

Stars: The Classic Chain of Links

Comets & Meteors: Content: in Four’s desc. mentioned “diving into chest”, & Triggers: none known.

Please comment if I missed any. /gen

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A kinda 2nd part/expansion to this post!

no bc the “i can live wherever tf i want” was secretly part of why i wrote that post (so sue me, i wanna be able to follow wild around his hyrule w/o getting nuked)

OMFG SO GLAD SOMEONE WANTS TO TALK ABT HOW AFFECTIONATE YOU’D GET BC OF THIS TOWARDS THE LINKS (anduseitasanexcusehahai mean what? whatd i say??)

There’s only 2 types of Links in this hyrule(s):

Who’s already down with being cuddled at the slightest/not so slightest inconvenience??:

Wild

(unsurprisingly, also if anyone teases him he just teases right back that not only is it “for survival”, but also look he’s “getting Guide Cuddles™️ and You’re Not” lmao,

would sleep right up against ur bedroll every night if u let him, likes when you commit to the cuddle (even if he goes a little red), like wrapping arms + legs around him, adores fireside cuddles, has said on multiple occasions that nothing makes him feel safer than holding onto you, and how he can’t go back to doing things like this on his own anymore 😭😭😭

his favorite cuddle is whatever you give him LMAO u can always count on Wild if your ever feeling like u need to cuddle smth blonde and cute lol - he constantly offers or initiates it himself <33 )

Sky

another unsurprising one, his favorite time to cuddle is when it’s cold outside, or windy, and he can just get under a blanket and take a nap with you,

esp if it’s both and he can convince you to lay partially on him for heated + weighted human blanket purposes, he’s literally staring at you with sparkles in his eyes as soon as a breeze goes by lol

his Loftwing/Crimson wasn’t rlly able to fly u long distances u find out!! :( Hylians are just so light that ofc that explains why they can ride these pelican/ostrich creations for hours, whereas the bird can only rlly manage 20 minutes of low flying with you (+ Sky) on its back, but that’s fine, bc u figured out how to “shield surf” rlly fast down slopes to keep up with Sky flying low, and by “shield surfing” i mean, shocking Wild into jaw-dropped silence as he watches you fly by completely barefoot 👍

(after all, ur skin has to be pretty tough/thick to be able to handle the weather/environmental conditions, and finding out u can withstand lava? yeah this is nothing turns out)

secretly loves piggyback rides, but never asks, u just see him get this look in his eyes, and shuffling in place just behind you lol

Wind

touch starved, but what Link isnt lol

his favorite is piggyback rides, since he was raised by his grandma, and there weren’t a whole lot of close, young adults to pick him up as a kid

so now, he takes FULL advantage of u being able to easily pick him up lol

one time u guys were going uphill while a pleasant breeze was blowing-

actually it was gale force winds.

but ur you, so it took Wind flying backwards into you to realize. he also screeched at you for “ABANDONING ME- YOURE GONNA MAKE ME, A LITTLE GUY LIKE ME, CRAWL UP THIS?? HOW COULD YOU-” you give him piggy back rides whenever it’s windy.

will treat u like his own personal ship whenever ur both in the water, which consists of him yelling sailor terms like “turn starboard! raise the sails!” while sitting on ur shoulders while u get slammed (gently buffeted, really) by waves

Hyrule

shy, shy, shy, shy-

the quintessential:

“👉👈 🥺 is it okay, if we maybe hug rn?? I'm just rlly cold, and i know u said you didnt mind, and I saw Wild and Sky just laying on you, sorry if this is weird-”

Hyrule, sweets, you literally love him more than life itself, of course you’ll cuddle the fairy boy

the more excited he gets = the more likely to jump on ur back/wrap his arms around ur waist happily, esp since he’s an extra cutie patootie and will subconsciously seek u out if the environment gets a little rough

Sets an Amazing example for the other Links, not too clingy when ur busy, great at latching onto ur back when things get tough for him, asks politely and thanks you everytime he gets down <3

Hyrule is eternally fascinated by whatever u do, u just walk thru flood waters like it’s nothing and while the rest are used to it by now, he’s the only Link looking at you like your some kind of god 💗💘💖💕🙈

accidentally squeezed ur arm muscles one time when he saw u doing that thing where u curl ur arm and Wind/Wild were able to hang off of it,

you both just stared at each other for a solid minute before his ears turned down and he went completely red and apologized profusely for 5 minutes, before you just scooped him up too lmao (his face after tho)

Four

depending on the cuddle he gets shy sometimes, even worse if more than 1 Link is looking at you two, in which he will attempt to escape ur arms.

keyword being attempt.

you just wrap ur legs around him and trap him instead lol

likes to cuddle you somehow where he’s not in the way but you can keep doing whatever it is you were busy with

if he splits, then u can fucking bet Red is the first to dive into ur chest- unless there is literally, actively, a threat right in front of him, he’s going for it lol, Green loves to wrap his arms around one of yours and just hang off u all day, Blue will wait until ur sitting somewhere and flop on ur legs to purposely trap u there, the little shit, and Vio just likes hugs. he’s such a sweetheart, he just loves being wrapped up and wrapping you up 🥺

And who must be Convinced. (most to least)

Legend

fully expected,

silly man thinks he’s above love and cuddles, and all the good things in life LMAO came for ur throat again

it'll be below-freezing temperatures, in a cave with a barely there campfire, a blizzard outside, the other heroes complaining at him to just get under the blanket so you’ll get under the blanket,

bc you two are just doing that thing where 2 characters have like a table between them and are fake-out dodging left and right to try and catch the other lmao

is most susceptible to cuddles when he’s tired/injured/sick/sleepy.

it’s a cold morning and u just scootch the Links into a pile and use him as a pillow lol, and as long as no one, not even gods, perceives you two, he’ll let you stay

ok but you definitely caught him from falling into lava one time while on Death Mountain, and had to bridal carry him across half a lava lake back to shore, hehe,

Legend swore everyone there to secrecy on their own graves and favorite items

also refuses to let Ravio know of ur human advantages lol

he just wants the attention on himself as much as he can in between the other Links, no need for more competition

Time

silly man just doesn't think of his needs including affection/emotional comfort,

he only rlly initiates when the circumstances are dire, like gale force winds that he can barely walk thru/starting to slip, desert heat getting to him thru his armor and needs ur cooling touch, etc.

he keeps it as professional as he can, like wrapping an arm around ur shoulders, but you just snatch him by the waist and pick him up half the time, was surprised at first, chain giggled at him, then complained lightly, finally just accepted his fate anytime he touches you lol,

YES you have given him a piggyback ride, when a flood of water burst a dam during a battle/the other Links got out but Time didn't bc of his heavy armor,

so u yoink him up and just stood ur ground against the raging waves and climbed a rock until u weren't submerged anymore, poor guy was so worn out from the battle + the flood that he just let you carry him all the way until u camped for the night, and secretly took a nap 😭

like Legend he can be convinced to rely on u when he’s already vulnerable like sleepy/tired/injured/sick, but he does find himself secretly appreciative someone in the group can just lift his heavy ass in full armor/or someone else if it gets bad enough,

got converted and no longer has to be convinced usually, he just doesn't initiate much so u have to lol

Warriors

YET ANOTHER SILLY MAN!!

whats with all these idiots neglecting themselves, both physically and emotionally??

like boy u cant stand the heat of a desert or blizzard, just let in the cuddles 👹

similar to Time, just more vocal abt how appreciative/advantageous it is to have someone to be able to carry comrades out of harsh conditions or battles easily.

Did Not think abt this applying to himself until you literally swept him off his feet like a classic damsel in distress- mans let out a shriek after taking a second to process everything LMAO-

Loudly and Dramatically complains abt u coming to cuddle him, both just to love on him, and to heat him up in a rainstorm, but hugs you back and holds onto you anyway hehe.

Became the 2nd person to find out you’re immune to lightning.

See, everyone heard Legend talk abt u getting struck in a storm in Wild’s hyrule, but no one really came to full terms with it bc they didn't see it. Warrior is now a full believer. He actually got the closest to pissing his armor he ever has in all of his battles bc he forgot abt the metal in the storm = bad idea, until it was too late and u guys were trying to retreat to regroup, bc there were too many black-bloods, only to get full body tackled by you to avoid getting hit by lightning.

You had to bridal carry him for a minute after bc u just got back up after being hit, (it just felt like you rubbed ur body on the carpet and touched a metal wall, like a full body small static shock) bc he was in such a state of literal horror/shock,

Wars saw your life flash before his eyes 💀

Twilight

HA HA HA- HE NEEDS THE LEAST AMOUNT OF CONVINCING LMAOOO

goofy wolf man has wolf instincts that help ur case as to Why You Need to Pet Twilight’s Hair and Hold His Hand at All Times if Possible.

main reason Twi’s here is bc he thinks his height + weight = him not needing u to hold onto/cuddle as much, and he would be proven wrong HA

actually gets all blushy/shy anytime u pick him up, freezes like a puppy who’s gotten scruffed too lol

likes a lot more casual touch/cuddles, like arm around ur shoulder or his, sitting with legs touching, leaning against u when he’s cold, etc.

omfg funniest thing abt Wars/Time/Twi is that they’re the tallest out of the Links, so they make for extra fun when picking them up, cuddling etc.

but the best thing ever happened one time when Twi was still recovering from the Shadow’s wound, it got reopened/ached so bad he couldn’t run, but u all were trying to retreat at the moment bc Big Boss,

and u just snatched him up into a piggyback ride, his legs comically sticking out, but the best part was that Hylians are light.

so you were able to run full tilt adrenaline powered run, to the point you surpassed the other Links ahead, and had everyone laughing and simultaneously trying to conserve their breath to keep running LMAO

Twi grew up tall/bigger than kids his age, and is another victim of “no adult figures to pick him up when he was younger”, so he gets this little giddy smile when u pick him up lol <3

the first time u put him in a bridal carry for smth like river rushing waters, mans blushed, stuttered abt smth the whole time, and then didnt let go after you tried to put him down, u didnt have the heart to insist, so u just carried him around half of the day 😭

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sorry some have less than others, its nearly 2am I'm just riffing kicking my feet and shit, so I'm not being very thorough

i hope u liked my spiral into blonde twink insanity (well theyre kinda on a spectrum of twinkness)

anyway goodnight, and have a great weekend!!

to the 2 other ppl who sent asks, ill get to you soon and thank you sm for sending stuff :’)

Please feel free to send asks for requests or just to chat :)

Peace out,

🌙

[tw1l1te]

Request! I put in this request before but I did it whilst I had really shit WiFi so I don't know if it ever sent! If it did please ignore this as I'm sure you're busy with you're two amazing series! 🤧🙏 I also may request future ones like this of realisations for the other members of the chain

The chain ends up on Skyloft! Whilst here, the chain goes their own ways to explore but reader sticks with Sky since he promised they'd meet Crimson! Upon meeting the bird and giving the big bird some lovin, a feather drops..reader picks it up and compares it to their hair..Sky seems to suddenly realise some feelings..and possessive ones at that. They will be mine.

Thank you for all of you're amazing writing recently! 💖

- Anon🐉

AAA WHY DIDN'T THIS SHOW UP IN MY INBOX-

ahem. Anyways-

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"Sky, look!! Is this supposed to happen with Loftwings?" you ask, holding the red feather delicately in your palm.

Sky's gaze flickered from you to the feather, the bright red feather seemingly brightening your already perfect features. You didn't pluck the feather, no, so surely this was on purpose...?

Was is meant to fall...?

"Didn't you say something about Hylians in this era wearing feathers from their Loftwings as jewelry?" you ask, tilting your head slightly while looking at him.

He did recall the conversation, blushing slightly at the implication of you wearing his Loftwing's feather. You didn't know its ceremonial symbolism, though... perhaps that would work in his favor.

"Would you... like me to make you something? A pendant or an earring, perhaps? Whatever you'd like." he offered, scratching the back of his head lightly. A nervous habit of his.

Nodding, you hand him the feather, eagerly grinning at him.

By the gods, you were cute.

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Within days, he had whittled a dainty earring for you, taking extreme care and delicateness to create the perfect piece for you. A piece you'd never want to take off, ever.

You almost immediately slip the earring in your right lobe, fastening the clasp so the earring is locked in place.

"Oh Sky, I love it!! It's perfect!!"

He smiles sweetly at you, gazing into your eyes.

"I'm so glad you love it. If Crimson drops another feather, why don't you give it to me and I'll make us a matching set?"

You gasp in excitement, already enthralled with the idea of matching with your hero.

"That's perfect Sky!! Thank you, Birdie~"

He chuckles under his breath, following behind you as you skipped slightly aahead of him, bright red feather billowing with your form in the wind.

The feather earring was a symbol of your tie with him, forever bonded. An idea he would relish in for eternity. For his goddess.

It was a shame he didn't tell you the entire truth.

Maybe one day.

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[quiteliterallyilliterate]

I legit just see you randomly on my feed and your writing was really good and I thought why not? Since requests are open, may I request for yandere skyward sword link with goddess reader? Reader can either replace Zelda herself or is a whole other goddess that doesnt even belong or own Hyrule. Id love to see what else you have in store here!

Order up!

Sorry it’s been a while! I’ve been dealing with a lot these past two weeks but hopefully life will improve (?) Love this concept and there’s a mention of @monpalace’s idea with Skyloftians using shed loftwing feathers to propose. Not proofread, I am sorry, this took wayyyy too. Much like Link, i am eepy. That’s about all!

Hope you enjoy!~

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝

There was little refuge for Link on the surface, that much he knew. That much the world made incredibly apparent. Aside from what little lands like that of the kikwi or the ancient temple, there was little non-hostile life. The sun was fading from the sky, Hylia’s light fading from the surface land, letting monsters run rampant across the untamed earth. Not a particularly pleasant situation given the stab wound he’d nursed, limping through the forest as he tried to find a way home. With no statues in sight, he resigned himself to his fate —alone within an unkind world. Not that it’s a first that he’s felt such a manner, everyone knew everyone in Skyloft, his business was never truly his. And with Groose and his goons taunting him for his every breath, there wasn’t much to say for company. He could be surrounded by people, and yet he was —to some level— still alone. That was, aside from Zelda, missing among this realm. There was some small, nagging part of him that wish he needn’t search for her. Sure, he valued her companionship, and yet… it’s been odd lately. Originally he kept from the sky to be with her once more. But now knowing he was a piece in a prophecy —one she knew, no less— he couldn’t help but question the authenticity of their friendship. He feels wrong about it to question. The hylian people serve Hylia, he should be grateful that he’s been sent on a mission she foretold. He should be so many things. It just seems added onto the pile of things he should be. More outgoing, Zelda would say after he’d share his difficulty with speaking to his peers. Less pathetic, Groose and his lackeys would sneer. Dead, He’d often think, looking at the bags under his eyes and tousled hair. So it seemed irrelevant that Hylia wished he’d be heroic. The small decaying temple looked surprisingly stable from the inside. Vines and mosses grew into the cracks within the marble, nature filling in where people could no longer support. The door was easily blocked and the main area was large enough to safely light a fire without smoking himself out. Above a plinth stood a statue, sharp imposing eyes glaring at whomever entered with judgement. Their face was alight with the golds of the fire, setting in the allure within his mind. Looking down past stone ceremonial robes were offerings, placed at their feet, still fresh despite the centuries since any people lived down here. A deity, he noticed a little too late. Perhaps it was sacreligious of him to stay here, the Hero of Hylia taking refuge in a different god’s home. But perhaps that kingdom has since crumbled, their blades too rusted to do him any harm. The blood seeping through his tunic was the least of his concerns as sleep pulled him in familiar as ever.

Link liked to sleep. It was safe and warm, something quite the contrast to the life he’d led. He wished many times both before his journey and since its onset that he could stay asleep forever. It’d be a blessing, to exist in such a state of peaceful serenity outside of a world defined by its wars. And yet, morning after morning, he’d awake to soft sunlight or be shoved out of his bed. Hylia did not wait on him. So waking up to fingers carding softly through his hair as a lullaby —one his memories could just barely grasp at— was a sharp contrast. He felt no pain in his stomach nor the jolt of adrenaline he was used to. Turning around sleepily, he saw you, the very deity he seeked refuge under. He scrambled to apologize, your sharp eyes looking down upon him as he lay strewn across your body.

“I’m- Oh- I-“ He could not, for whatever reason, speak. Much a common theme in his life that whenever he needed his words, they’d fly away faster than a loftwing. Strong arms tightened around him, shushes and soothes whispered to his pointed ears.

“Be at ease. Your goddess cannot find you here” The fingers resumed carding through his hair, twirling the uneven cuts. “You are safe, little hero” Your words bled with a care and endearment he had not been given in so long. His mind latched to you, to your care and your soft treatment of him. He let himself rest limply, telling himself that it would pass soon. Nothing ever stays this good for this long. And yet, there were no monsters to kick in the door or someone waiting on him. There was just you and him. And no other God watching. “She’s put you through so much.” Your statement hangs in the air as Link can’t find the words that dignify a response. “To wander in here bleeding as badly as you were.” His eyes widen and he does his best to pat his tunic, feeling for the blood. And yet there was none. Aside from the rip in the forest fabric, there was no signs of him ever being injured.

“What?” His brows furrowed and he found himself looking up to you. Your skin held an inhuman glint, a glow to it that needed no sun nor fire to illuminate. Your hunter’s eyes had no iris, a scalara of pure white looking back at him. Your lips here pulled to something of a mischievous smirk as you looked upon him.

“I fixed you.” Your tone was a little uncanny, voice unused to conversing. “I used to do it frequently for the before people” He felt his eyes widen marginally. He’d never heard of the ‘before people’ only if what came after them. He knew naught of their societies, nor their deities. You giggled at his curiosity, pressing lightly on his shoulders so he’d lay back down. “It’s been so long since i’ve had such lovely visitors” Your voice was a far off cry in his mind as he buried his face in the nape of your neck. There was no rushing of blood to lull his own rushing mind, and yet you soothed him all the same. “Rest now, little Hero. I will watch the world in your stead.

There were many times afterwards that he visited you. He’d put a beacon near the clearing where your quiet temple sat. Gone was the comfort of absence that came with sleep, that nullifying expanse of nothingness. Instead, he’d seek out you, the glow of your grace soothing the rage he now brought upon the world. At your Altar he’d leave gifts, anything you’d mentioned in passing or anything he knew must’ve been good. You’d offhandedly speak of how much you missed the ancient cistern, and he’d bring you its water. He’d gather the fruit of the Faron woods, making into pies and jam and alcohol for you to feed off of. It wasn’t often, but he’d occasionally get you blood or meat. Not common, he didn’t want to raise concerns, but he knew the spirits would strengthen you. You may have only had a one man clergy, but he was loyal to a fault. He cleared the surface of monsters so you could roam freely, basking in the moonlight as your fingers brushed the grass. His favorite gift to you came in the form of a plume of crimson feathers. You were quite oblivious to the meaning behind the exchange, instead cooing over the bright colors and imagining the majesty of the bird it came from. But he knew that maybe then the other half of his spirit —as the people said— would mingle with your own to care for you as much as you did him. Bound to you perhaps by fate and now with the matrimony of his gift to you, no longer would you lay forgotten to the world. He’d build an empire in your honor if it would be your wish. He’d kill the goddess who subdued you if it were your ruling. Afterall, he was prophesied to kill a deity.

[sapphicseasapphire]

IT’S ME, I’M THE FOOL.

This whole time I’ve been saying that people with God Powers TM are Marked. They all have something on their face! (Except Legend, what’s on his face is just scales, don’t be confused).

But this WHOLE TIME I’ve been drawing Sun without her Marks. Like. She’s literally Hylia. She has God Powers, she should have them. Anyway so this is my Sun redesign for real this time. Just pretend that she looks like this in my “I am Sky” comic.

Anyway so here’s some information about her under the cut.

I don’t have a big story for her like I do for Flora because Cryptid Sky’s story barely changes Skyward Sword like at all. He’s formed that the very very end, after the Goddess’s Silent Realm, so most things involving Sun remain the same.

I will say that she didn’t always have her Marks. When she was born as Zelda, her face was clear, like every other Skyloftian. But when she fell to the Surface and began a quest of her own, when she discovered her divine origins, she started to remember. She’d pray at the springs to recover her memories and her powers, and one by one, her face would be Marked.

By the time that Link had secured all of the Sacred Flames and forged the Master Sword with them, Sun was already lost. And in her place stood a Goddess.

I don’t think that people give her enough credit for all she’s been through. Sun deserved so much better, she lost her life to Hylia’s plans just as much as Link did. And when Link merged into Sky, he was merely mimicking the transformation that his dearest friend had already gone through. Sun’s soul is still split in half, still shared between herself and her Loftwing, but in that empty part of her core lies the domineering presence of Hylia herself. Her life as she knew it is over. Is she Zelda anymore? Or is she Hylia?

She loves Link SO MUCH. When she first comes out of their thousands-of-years long slumber, she’s in shock to see that he’s gone. She falls from the amber shards and lands squarely in Sky’s arms, and Sky envelopes her in his soft wings, holding her as if she’s the most precious thing in the world. In the haze, she doesn’t realize the change in her dearest friend. But when she opens her eyes, she’s devastated.

As far as she’s concerned, it’s her fault. She used Link. Forced him to go on this quest, forced him into the Silent Realms, forced him to wield the Master Sword and the Triforce. She’s the reason that he fused with Aepon; she’s the reason that Link is gone.

But Sky laughs the same as Link would, relief in his eyes when she gathers the strength to stand. She holds her hand in his own, and it feels just like the hand she knows. His face is the same, for the most part: his hair is different and he’s got red spots on his cheeks, but the more she looks at him, the more she sees Link. And as they make it through the Temple together, as she watches Groose fawn over him, she realizes that he’s not gone at all.

He’s changed, just like she is. But just like she’s still his Zelda, Sky is still her Link. The guilt still worms its way into her chest, but as long as Sky is smiling, she’s able to see past it.

Sky does not smile for very long, as a certain Demon Lord shows up mere moments later to ruin their happy ending. To be honest, Sun doesn’t remember much of that night. She remembers the anger in Sky’s face as his body trembled on the ground. She remembers the cold cruelty of Ghirahim’s voice against her chest as she was carried away from her Link- her Sky. She remembers feeling so weak and helpless, cursing the Goddess- cursing herself- for being so useless.

And then all she knew was pain. Blinding, burning agony that enveloped her entire being. She thought she was dying, weightless and alone and scared.

The next time she opened her eyes, she was inside the Sealed Temple. Groose held her. Sky was nowhere to be seen.

She cried into Groose’s chest, something she never would have dreamed of doing a year ago, her head still reeling from that feeling of hopelessness, that pain. All at once, she was scared and relieved and safe and in danger. And Groose held her through it.

Sky would stumble into the Temple much later, limping and bleeding and spasming. His right arm would be totally friend and his wings would drag on the ground, feathers in disarray. He’d lean away from Groose and fall into Sun’s open arms. And when it was time to return the Master Sword to her final resting place, he’d do so with a heaviness in his eyes that’s uncharacteristic and a weakness in his body that’s frightening.

Both Sun and Sky take a long time to recover from that. And really, neither of them ever do. But as Sky starts to physically heal, Sun starts to see more traces of her dear Link. Being around her closest friend and newfound lover is healing, and after the adventure they’d had, they don’t leave each other’s side for a long while.

Sun is very protective over Sky, just like she always was with Link. They exchange Loftwing feathers (Sky gives her his own). And just five days after they’re reunited, they’re separated again.

Okay okay okay. This was less about Sun and more about Sun AND Sky, but they’re pretty much inseparable I think. From Sky’s perspective, there’s a lot of confusing feelings that I’ll get into when I actually write a fic (I’m starting a fic!), but Sun just loves him so much. I have a little comic series which is actually a collection of little short stories in a much bigger plot called “I am Sky.” The short comics aren’t all finished (and they can be read as stand alones) but the order they go in is:

“I am Sky” Stories: Pipit

“I am Sky” Stories: Groose (I’m not done with it I’m sorryyyyyy)

“I am Sky” Stories: Zelda

This all takes place after the Demise battle, when Sky is healing and has the chance to sit down and reflect. When he gets the opportunity to learn about himself, the person that his two halves made him. He struggles a lot, but these specific stories have a lot of comfort. He’ll be fine. Probably.

[adrift-in-thyme]

I’ve been meaning to make a post like this for a while now but kept forgetting. Since First isn’t widely known I wanted people to have an explanation of who the heck this guy is (and why they should love him). So without further ado

Who is the First Hero?

(All of the following pictures are from the Hyrule Historia)

The First Hero (or First as we call him in the Linked Universe fandom) shows up in a tiny manga at the back of the Hyrule Historia (that’s basically an encyclopedia for Zelda). He isn’t technically canon and doesn’t have a game of his own. But according to the manga he is the first Link, Skyward Sword Link’s predecessor.

He lived in a time when Hylia was still a goddess and before Demise’s first attack. He was a royal knight, much like Hyrule Warriors Link, and seemed to be a man of great respect and esteem. Until, that is, he was framed for an unknown crime and imprisoned.

He remains in the dungeons for four years. Then, when his so called “premonitions of danger” begin to come true, and Demise attacks Hyrule, his people decide “oh, wait! They kinda need a hero now!” So, they set him free and practically beg him to fight for them. He’s understandably bitter about the whole thing, but being the hero he is, he goes out to battle.

No sooner has he agreed to fight, than the goddess Hylia shows up on her crimson loftwing. She has come to battle Demise and help her people escape to safety.

The loftwing looks down upon the humans as weak and cowardly. But Link stands up to him, telling him “there are those among us who have the courage to fight.” The loftwing admires him for the sentiment, but isn’t convinced. He promises to keep watch over him to see if Link is a worthy rider.

With the loftwing gone to the heavens above, Hylia gives Link the Master Sword

Link doesn’t think he is worthy of it after his imprisonment, but Hylia assures him that the sword knows better. It sees beyond his tarnished reputation to the kind, brave man beneath.

Though Link is still bitter about everything he has endured, he swears to fight for his friends. He takes the sword and hones it into something a mortal can wield.

Then, he goes to battle.

Hylia rallies the other races around Hyrule to help the Hylians. Meanwhile, Link and his men fight for seven days. Despite their efforts, Demise begins to burn Hyrule to the ground.

In the end, Link goes to face him, promising to slay him.

But he is badly wounded in the fight. He collapses, weak and near death. Before he can fade away, however, the loftwing shows up and chooses him as his rider.

He swears to ride with the loftwing forever. Shortly afterward, the dragons from Skyward Sword bless the Master Sword with the power of the Triforce. Then, Link gives the sword to Hylia, who carves Hyrule from the earth.

Link retrieves the sword and drives it into the ground, finishing the job and sending Hyrule skyward.

He wants to follow his people to the skies, but his wounds catch up to him. He falls to the ground. In his last moments he promises that his spirit will always be with his people.

Hylia seals Demise away, even as the enraged god promises to prevail. Then, she goes to where her fallen hero lies.

She holds him, crying over him and lamenting the pain he had to endure to become the hero Hyrule needed. Knowing that Hyrule will need their help once more, she then promises to reincarnate them both. Only this time, she will be a mortal.

This story, we learn, becomes legend in the era of Skyward Sword. And the loftwing who Link swore to ride with chooses the child who has his reincarnated spirit, Skyward Sword Link or Sky.

Now, as for First’s standing in LU…I’m know multiple LU fans (myself included) speculate that Jojo will include him at some point. She’s been cryptic about it when asked though, so we don’t know for sure. Neither do we know when he’ll show up (if he does). So, for now, we can only hope.

…and create our own AU’s in the meantime ;)

[crazylittlejester]

Me 🤝 You

Skyward sword living rent free in our brains

Give me more bird link I love he an unhealthy amount. want to live in brain rot with me? we can talk about catching bugs and flying around on loftwings

YES. YES PLEASE OH MY GOD *grabs your hand and skips in a little circle*

sometimes when i get sad i will just load up Skyward Sword and fly around lmao, i spend WAY too much time catching bugs in that game

[st0rmyskies]

Hi there! I've been reading through your omega Sky series on AO3 and I just wanted to tell you that I absolutely love it. Espically SkyTime they are the best thing ever I love them so much.

I had a few questions: if you don't mind!

Do you think you'll explore at how Sky's heat would work now he's bonded?

How does loftwing bonds work in this universe? Does Time have a slight connection with crimson because of his bond with Sky?

I'd love to hear some insight from you about it cause it's been swirling around in my head for a bit.

Sorry for anon, I'm a bit shy when it comes to commenting still but I'm working on it!

No apologies for anon, that's fine if it's how you're comfortable. There's no need to by shy about commenting or interacting, though! It literally makes any author's day, mine included.

I'm not sure Sky will have his next heat prior to the climax of the story. Now that he's bonded, though, heats are generally shorter when spend with one's bonded mate. Well, if the two of them are pretty regularly scratching that hormonal itch, as it were. Rather than a miserable five or seven days like Sky is used to--which are, granted, longer than most other omegas'--he might get down to a very pleasant three, maybe even two days! And although Sky's preference will be for Time, he has enough trust with the other members of the group that they, especially the omegas, can spend time with him too if they wish.

Loftwing bonds and mating bonds are very separate in my mind, with a Loftwing bond being more of a goddess-given guardian. Kind of like a guardian angel, if you will. Although Time and Crimson will have no direct connection to one another, Crim may tolerate him more than he would another person touching him. Maybe.

Horses and birds aren't all that similar in terms of interspecies communication, unfortunately, since birds are more akin to reptiles than mammals. That is to say that Time is going to be privately freaked out by Loftwings. Why do they have clawed feet? What's with that horrible snapping sound they make with their beaks? They groom with those things??? And the feather-fluffing, is that good, is it bad!??? Is he going to bite me oh my god

As for Crimson allowing Time to ride him?? Good luck with that, buddy.

[linkvcr]

My loftwing hcs :]

The only ppl that can touch / preen your loftwing are people you're close to and their respective loftwing.

I always liked the idea of riders and their loftwings being able to communicate telepathically, but it's different with each person. Some similar, some not at all. Sometimes it's pictures. Colours. Words. Link has a special connection with his so I'm leaning towards him being able to fully communicate with his loftwing mentally. They also can sense/have vaguely shared emotions/feelibgs. If a person doesn't like another person the loftwing will most likely also not like that person.

Each skyloftian has their own unique whistle to call their loftwing. If someone else uses that whistle it's most likely to get the attention of the person over that persons loftwing because skyloft is kind of small and the whistle is very loud. Also, your loftwing can tell if it's you or someone that isn't you using your whistle.

Parents' loftwings will always dote on their partners kids and play with them [ verrrry gently ] Also, loftwings will preen their riders and vice versa. But they have to be careful bc their beak is sharp as fuck.

When you first meet your own loftwing or if you have to greet a loftwing that isn't yours, you do it by bowing and shaking your head like they do. [Shoebills do this :-] ] it is seen as respectful.

If a person is scared to jump off the ledges on skyloft for the first time to ride their loftwing, a teacher will go with them first.

The name skyloftians call their loftwings out loud is usually a nickname. Their actual name is kept between the person and their loftwing.

Loftwings make a similar clacking sound to the sound Shoebills make.

The gender of the loftwing does not always match the gender of their person. [this is canon but i like it a lot so it's here]

Harming someone's loftwing is seen as near unforgivable and you have to make it up to the loftwing and the person in a big way if you want their forgiveness.

Loftwings that belong to knights have shorter/more blunt talons so they can catch people without injuring them.

They canonically get haircuts to match their owner, so I like thinking that their fur is trimmed somewhat regularly and that skyloftians reuse that fur in stuff like fashion or accessories or yarn etc.

There is a loftwing type of class for kids who haven't got their loftwings yet where they learn proper loftwing care, how the loftwing ceremony will go, basic flight lessons so that they can know this stuff before they meet. Knights will also have an advanced loftwing class later on.

There's not much food wise on skyloft but there are these things called Ringers in the sky [flying squirrel type creatures] that I think they eat. I also like to think theres more islands beyond what you see in the game and it has more food for loftwings there, they probably just hunt it themselves but they could be fed by people if they wanted to be.

[misspelledwordswizard]

Chapter 18 - Damn adorable demonic kittens!

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Sky was quick to drag everyone into the knight academy as he returned to Pumpkin Landing for the penultimate time. It would take at most an hour for everyone to be gathered at Skyloft, but it was already getting dark and it wouldn’t be good for us to stay outside because of the monsters.

Wind was the first to protest against this, saying that they were heroes and a few monsters wouldn’t be a problem, and that it was their duty to rid the residents of it, but the chosen hero warned him, saying that the problem wouldn’t be facing them, and that the “nice kittens” he had been playing with during the day wouldn’t be so nice anymore. Even though he wasn’t very convinced, the Sailor let that pass and went in with the others.

I waved to Sky, in a brief farewell as he headed back to his Loftwing. Poor thing, he must be exhausted and it will still be a while before he can rest. Entering the academy, it seemed... empty. The hero commented a little on this. Everyone in Skyloft was going through a major move to the surface, that is, Hyrule, and it was taking a little longer than they would like. So, the islands in the sky were still quite busy, but the vast majority of the residents, especially the knights, were mostly on the surface helping with the construction of the kingdom.

That was also why we were able to use the borrowed rooms, since they were empty, and some were no longer even used by their original owners. It was interesting to walk through these corridors, I knew them well, but the feeling of actually being in them was totally different, kind of comforting. It was also because of the lack of knights that it was so difficult to get help, Pipit was the only one around at the time, but he was still a great help, it would have been much worse for poor Sky if he hadn’t been here.

The kitchen and dining room were lovely, Mrs. Henya was still there and welcomed us gladly, getting ready to start preparing a meal, which Wild was happy to help with. The others spread out to explore the place and see where we would be staying. From the looks of it, only the guides and staff of the place were here, so the rooms were empty. Evidently Sky would be staying in his own room, he was willing to share it but I don’t think there would be a problem with the number of people.

The rooms were empty, only the furniture was left there, Mrs.Henya instructed me to stay in Karane’s old bedroom upstairs, it would be better to stay in a room with a “feminine aura”, whatever that means.

Having already decided on my own room, I didn’t bother exploring and stayed in the kitchen to help. I cut some vegetables that would go into the stew while listening to the woman and the Champion exchange tips and recipes.

— Hey, there’s a bunk bed here! I’ll sleep on the top one! – Wind exclaimed excitedly. God, he’s happy with so little, I’ve shared a bunk bed with my brother a few times in my life, on trips or things like that, and it’s not as fun as it seems, especially when the one on top moves so much that the wood creaks all night.

— Then we’ll sacrifice Four to stay on the bottom bunk, good luck to him. – The Captain commented laughing while receiving a sullen look from the younger.

— He won’t like this decision being made without him being there. – Twilight added.

The front door creaked and opened, revealing the downfall duo looking almost pitiful. Legend and Hyrule were covered in cat scratches, even their tunics were damaged, the Veteran’s hat was not unharmed, with a large tear. The two panted and closed the door behind them as quickly as they could. Whatever had happened outside during the night, I’m sure it confirmed the seriousness of the residents’ warning about not going out at this time. These Remlits were not messing around.

— These cats are psychopaths! – Legend exclaimed exaggeratedly as he finally stepped away from the door, which the duo held to ensure it remained closed.

— I don’t know how Sky hasn’t been hit once. – Rulie commented as he delicately touched a scratch on his cheek and used some of his magic to heal it.

Obviously, the entrance of the dynamic duo caught everyone’s attention, we gathered to watch the situation of our newly arrived friends, who appreciate, in addition to being mutilated by kittens, exhausted.

— You look like you just got out of a fight with a tiger. – I commented, worried and disappointed at the same time.

— A what? – The Veteran asked confused.

— Never mind.

I approached the two and pulled them by the wrist to the dining table, being careful not to hit na injured area. I made them sit down and got a damp cloth with soap and water to clean their wounds. By this time, everyone had dispersed again, to different parts of the academy . It seems that Wars and Twi went to the Sparring Hall to train and burn off energy, I just hope they watch out for the demonic kittens on the way. Since the Traveler was already treating his worst injuries, I went to Legend to help him, with a lot of complaints on his part, of course.

— Ouch! Be careful, that stings.

— Well, if you want to get an infection, I can stop it without any problems.

— Urgh, that’s not what I meant! Just be more gentle...

I chose not to answer, but I tried my best to be gentle so I could clean the wounds and not hurt him even more. He seemed to calm down, even though he still didn’t seem happy at all. Hyrule behaved much better when I cleaned his, even though he could heal himself, and that he would use it on the deepest ones, I wanted to make sure that the less serious ones would stay that way, without presenting future dangers. He also treated Legend’s worst ones, who thanked him without complaining. Maybe the complaints were to me.

The food was almost ready, the boys were properly patched up, the pair that went out to train had returned and everyone was gathering at the table when the last of us finally arrived. Time, Four, and Sky, along with Pipit, walked through the front door – unharmed – and were greeted with warm cheers and smiles as we invited them to join us at the table. With everyone gathered, the food was served. I don’t think I’ve ever been at a table as full as this one in my life, it was fun, and lots of conversations were going on.

The residents of Skyloft told us about what life was like there and also asked about what it was like on the surface, very curious about our customs and cultures. They were quite interested in the subject of different races, Zoras, Ritos, Gorons, Koroks, Gerudos, everything was new to them. Of course, our group was also curious about them, especially the islands in the sky, the loftwings and their culture. Laughter was heard occasionally when someone told a story of their unique adventures and entertained everyone.

— Speaking of islands, is there an island with, I don’t know, maybe a lot of bugs? – Legend threw the question at the inhabitants of Skyloft, drawing their attention.

— Or maybe a heart-shaped one?! – Wild added. Those who didn’t know about the bet were visibly confused, while the others held back their laughter, prepared for a comical failure for both sides.

— Hm, well... we have Bug Paradise Island, so yes, we have an island full of bugs. – Sky replied thoughtfully, trying to imagine a reason for his brothers’ sudden interest in these things.

Without another word, Legend abruptly stood up from the table, walked over to Wild, who was stunned in shock, raised his open hand high and hit Wild’s face hard, scaring most of them, until he burst out laughing. The others only didn’t start surfing at the sudden action due to the Old Man’s calm, who remained static without caring about the violent joke of the younger ones.

— Don’t worry, it was a bet, they agreed to it. – I reassured the others, still wanting to kill the Veteran for having done that at dinner.

Wind was the first to smile and laugh at the Champion’s sullen face for having lost. I think the slap was the one that hurt the least. Soon everyone was coming out of their state of shock and either laughing at the situation or shaking their heads in disappointment at the childishness. I think it’s better not to say that the idea was mine.

The biggest real surprise, at least for me and for the rest of the Chain who knew the Vet very well, was what came next. He left Wild’s side, still smiling, and approached me, leaning over and placing a chaste kiss on my cheek. I was the one who was in shock now. And the boys too, for both me and them, seeing the Veteran do that was much more surprising than seeing him slap someone.

— Your reward for giving me the chance to participate in this great bet AND win! Don’t get used to it. – He said and left, going around the table to sit in his place.

After a few minutes, things calmed down and everyone went back to eating and talking, but my mind was too busy processing this unusual event. I think I’ll have to make more bets like this in the future.

After dinner, the decision about room allocation was finalized. Four ended up agreeing to share the bunk bed with Wind and I got na entire room just for myself, which was great since I would finally have some privacy. And, my greatest moment of happiness came at that moment too; Upstairs there’s a huge bathtub where I can wash myself. Sky told me, but I kind of already knew, but thanks to him I didn’t have to act dumb and ask.

As soon as I said goodnight to everyone, I went straight there. After so much time bathing in rivers and lakes, a bathtub with hot, clean water was like a divine gift waiting for me. Luckily, I had a way to lock the door and avoid unpleasant surprises for anyone who didn’t know I was there. I undressed and got into the bathtub, feeling the warm water grace my skin and relax my muscles. Oh, how happy I was.

I managed to clean myself and wash my hair. I must have stayed there for almost half an hour, but I can’t keep a precise notion of time when I’m relaxing. I put on my secondary clothes, at least the lightest part of them, and left the room that was already stifling with hot steam. I took my dirty clothes to something that resembled a washing machine and washed them by hand.

I must have stayed like this for another twelve minutes, then I finally rinsed them and hung them to dry outside the academy. I went back inside and went straight to my room, feeling my body exhausted and my arms sore. Everything had been very calm lately, as good as it was, I couldn’t help but worry, thinking that maybe this was the calm before the storm.

I lay down on the comfortable bed, relaxing my body. The room was empty, in the game it looked so colorful and lively, but now the whole Skyloft seemed almost abandoned. It’s good that they’re going to the surface and building Hyrule, but it’s sad that such a beautiful place like this is left behind. And the loftwings, oh, poor things, will be left here without anyone. Well, at least for now we can still enjoy a little of what’s left of this kingdom in the sky.

◇

Morning arrived and I was soon up, making the bed in which I slept, incredibly waking up early. Opening the window, the sun’s rays filled the small room and I felt myself filled with energy, ready for anything. I walked down the stairs excitedly and saw some of the boys already awake having breakfast.

— Good morning! You woke up early. – I commented, observing the surroundings. Wind, Wars, Four and Wild were awake, at least it was expected that Sky would take a little longer than usual, while the others must be exhausted, so it’s fair.

— Oh, the smell of the Cook’s food woke me up! – Wars explained.

— I was hungry, so I came to have a snack when I woke up.

— I could barely sleep, I want to go out and explore, but they’re making me eat first! – Wind complained.

— Yeah, I noticed you were excited, the bunk bed moves so much that I was afraid it would break and crush me to death. – Four commented, grumpily.

I laughed at their answers and joined them at the table, helping myself to some deliciously smelling poached eggs and toast. As soon as the youngest finished eating, he left through the front door, faster than lightning. Not wanting him to be left alone and unsupervised, I hurriedly swallowed my food, nearly choking in the process, and followed the Sailor to wherever he was going. To my surprise, he was standing outside, staring at the door I had come out of, waiting.

— I knew you would come after me, I felt sorry for causing you trouble and waited. He explained himself and approached me, grabbing my arm and happily pulling me out of the knights academy. – Come on, I want to explore the little shops and the waterfall! Oh, and you have to see what the big-eared kittens can do!

— Okay, okay! Go ramble on a little longer, or else I’ll end up throwing up. Even saying that, I was dragged to the center of Skyloft, entering the bazaar to see the shops. The Sailor was interested in the potion shop, going there and analyzing all the options, while I also looked next to him without really much interest as I recovered from the morning walk. He was quite curious about the possibility of increasing the effects of a potion, but I had to hold him back so as not to waste unnecessary money. If we need potions, let the people responsible for buying or making them buy them.

After convincing Wind to leave the Bazaar, we headed to the eastern part of the island. On the way, the Sailor made a point of petting a Remlit who was sunbathing, which made the kitty follow us to our destination in search of more attention. I wanted to complain about it, but I’m too weak to resist this cuteness. It hardly seems like he was one of the people responsible for ending two great heroes last night.

We continued on until we got close to the river, lake, whatever it was, where there were some flat rocks made for us to cross by jumping. The little brat loved the idea, as soon as he saw it he started jumping excitedly from rock to rock and was soon on the other side, waving for me to hurry up. I picked the feline up in my arms – yes, I’m weak when it comes to these cute little things – and started jumping, not very sure of myself, which made me lose my balance for a moment, but I soon regained my composure and made it to the end.

I was going to carefully put Remlit on the ground, but Wind took him from my arms and threw him in the air excitedly, the kitty just did a blackfip and landed gracefully.

— Don’t worry, Sky showed me this before, I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t know he was going to be okay! – He reassured me, but I wasn’t really worried, because I knew that very well, so I had to pretend to be surprised.

— Those are some really adorable little creatures. I wonder how that duo managed to lose to them. – I scoffed sarcastically. Only the goddess knows how scared I was the first time I saw a Remlint at night.

The Sailor laughed, agreeing with me, and then we climbed closer to the waterfall, sitting by the lake to enjoy the atmosphere. I doubt it will last long, with Wind’s hyperactivity, but all this peace and quiet was really nice. I better not let him notice the cave up ahead.

— This is so crazy, a waterfall falling from a floating island and flowing into another floating island! I’ve been to many islands in my adventures, but nothing like Skyloft. – He commented enchantedly, looking up and analyzing it better.

— It’s really impressive, and very beautiful. After some more time admiring the landscape, playing with and petting the feline that accompanied us, I saw Wind move to get something from his bag. He took out a pot full of rice balls and offered them to me.

— Wild made these for me to take before you woke up. They’re really good! – He explained, making me laugh as I took one of the cupcakes and put it in my mouth.

— Delicious! Well, everything he makes is delicious. – I said, promptly taking another bit.

— Really. I mean, except for the time he punished us by putting a bunch of Goron spice in our food just because we played a prank. – He said with a pout, remembering that day that I didn’t witness. For them to have managed to irritate him, it must have been something pretty serious.

Some more time passed until the food was finished. It must have been around noon now, the sun was warm and hitting us comfortably. A planet without global warming is truly wonderful. I threw myself back, lying on the grass and closing my eyes. From the sound I heard next, Wind imitated my idea, so we stayed there, just enjoying the gentle breeze, the warmth of the sun and the sound of the unique nature of Skyloft.

The only thing that made me open my eyes momentarily was feeling little paws under my belly. Little Remlit insisted on climbing on top of me, just like all cats, it was painful. I don’t know how, but they seem tem times heavier when they do that. He didn’t seem to care about my suffering, stepping on me without any problems, circling me and then lying down, ready to take a nap and use me as a bed.

I just sighed and shrugged, it’s the price to pay to have a moment of cuteness with na adorable kitty like that. But what caught my attention was the snoring next to me, the Sailor fell asleep so peacefully, he must have been exhausted after spending the whole night tossing and turning in bed. I guess it doesn’t hurt to let him rest.

I myself began to feel sleep overtaking me with all this calmness, my eyes felt heavy as I looked at the blue sky and stroked the furry feline that slept on my body. Two of the three of us had already given in to sleep, and I wasn’t far behind them. Well, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with getting some sleep. After eating and being in such a safe and peaceful place, it’s only natural to take a nap. Or maybe I’m starting to be influenced by Sky’s habits. I think I saw him almost falling asleep in the chair at dinner yesterday.

No longer having the strength to fight it, I let myself relax, the sun serving as my blanket, the breeze gently caressing me and the symphony of nature serving as my natural sedative. I closed my eyes again and took a deep breath, feeling the tension leave me. I couldn’t move much, since I had a tenant using my body as a mattress, but that was okay, the tiredness hit me hard enough to make me forget about it completely. Finally, I began to lose consciousness, ready to let sleep take me. Little by little I was no longer able to hear the sounds or even feel the heat of the sun, all I felt was my mind fading away and giving way to enigmatic dreams.

◇

It was mid-afternoon when we returned to the knight academy, both of us with burnt skin from sleeping under the sun. It stung so much. I should have learned last time, what I wouldn’t do for sunscreen in this time.

Now not only was I redder than a pepper, but Wind was too, although he didn’t seem too bothered, because even though he was a little red he was more tanned. Lucky. Still, even the light breeze hitting us was enough to make us shiver in pain, it felt like several razors cutting our skin. I concluded that it would be better to go back and spend the rest of the day in the shade, that way maybe we would recover a little by night. Sleeping with burning skin is a big challenge.

— We’re back! – I announced when we walked through the door, but the only ones there were Four and Hyrule.

— Hylia, what happened to you guys? – Rulie questioned and approached, ready to use his magic.

— Sun, but you don’t need to worry, don’t waste your energy on this.

— I disagree, you can use it, I’m all burning up! – Wind contradicted my excuse and stretched out his arms for the Traveler to use his magic.

— I can cast a spell to relieve the pain, so you don’t suffer and I don’t use much magic. But you’ll still be red. – He offered, his hands already shining, ready to begin.

— Hm... Okay, it’s a fair price to pay. – I accepted the offer, it was good and I’m not at all interested in continuing like this.

With that, he guided us to sit down while he took care of us and Four laughed at the comical situation. The sensation of Hyrule’s magic on my skin was refreshing, I felt all the burning sensation leave me and be replaced by relief. Magic is a reality something more, it’s practical and useful, it’s no wonder they don’t feel the need to develop great technology around here, when you have magic everything becomes easier. Even if not everyone has access to it. I myself wasn’t used to interacting with magic until I met the boys.

Finally he finished the job, both on me and the younger boy. We were released by the doctor and Wind soon ran outside, saying he was going to train in the same place the boys used yesterday. Well, at least he would burn off energy until nightfall.

— And where are the others? – I asked the two who were left in the room.

— Most of them went out to explore, Sky went flying with his loftwing and Legend must be in the room doing who knows what. – Four answered me, making me curious about the last one mentioned.

Bored, I decided to take a look at it. Maybe he was just sleeping, but he’s not the type to sleep that much, especially after spending so much time unconscious. I went towards the room he was sharing with the Traveler, knocking softly on the door with my knuckles, so that he would hear if he was awake, but wouldn’t wake him up if he wasn’t. To my surprise, or not so much, a low voice answered, giving me permission to enter. I opened the door delicately, a little shy for entering like that out of nowhere out of nothing more than curiosity.

When I opened the door I could see the man sitting on the floor, wearing only his black robe. He had the red tunic in his hands and seemed totally focused on what he was doing, his habeas hands moved with speed and precision, using the needle with mastery and mending each of the tears that had been made recently. He seemed to finally notice my presence, his gaze slowly turning to me, then his expression went from curiosity to surprise in the blink of na eye.

— Oh, it’s you. – His voice was calm, but he didn’t say it in a bad way, of disappointment or anything like that, just surprise.

— It’s me...

I didn’t really know what to say, I didn’t expect to see him there sewing with such concentration and skill. I didn’t expect the Veteran to know how to do something like that, I mean, it makes sense, he had to live alone when he was very young when the only person he had died, which makes it very sad. But it’s really cool that he knows how to do these homemade things, it breaks a little of the reckless and bully young man air that he usually exudes. It also makes him great husband material.

— Are they badly damaged? – I commented, taking him out of the trance he seemed to be in and making him turn his attention to the piece of clothing on his lap, breaking the eye contact we had been making during that moment of silence.

— Hm, yeah, it’s kind of annoying to fix, but not difficult. – He commented as he analyzed me. – What happened to you? You look like a lobster, you’re so red. – I rolled my eyes at his comment.

— The Sun is cruel to me. – I said with my head down. – I wouldn’t mind helping, I’m free anyway. – I commented, distracting myself by shyly playing with my hair, not wanting to look directly at him. I don’t have many skills with that, so my help won’t make much difference.

— Sure, that would be nice. – I was surprised by his answer, but smiled knowing I could help. – There’s a lot of stuff and I don’t feel like spending the whole day here. Oh, can you ask the Traveler for his green tunic? It also needs some repairs.

I readily agreed and left the room for a moment, heading towards where I had met Rulie a few minutes ago, but the place was empty. I looked around once more, and when there was no sign of him, I went out the door and searched the surroundings of the academy. Nothing. Damn Hyrule, why complicate my life?

I went back inside, running through the hallways, only to stop abruptly when I remembered that warning not to run there that I had seen in the game once. I quickly climbed the spiral staircase, reaching the top panting breathlessly, good heavens, now I understand Sky. I continued down the hallway, going out to the balcony of the building, and finally found my target.

I approached him, who was observing the serene landscape without even noticing my presence. At least that’s what I thought, until I noticed his ear twitch at the sound of my footsteps as I approached, even without turning to see me he seemed quite aware of my presence. I stopped next to him and turned my attention to where he was looking; the horizon.

No matter how many times I watched it, I always lost my breath when I saw the beauty of Skyloft and the islands in the sky in general. But the view from here still wasn’t the best, it would be appropriate for us to go up higher, to the statue of Hylia, to appreciate the landscape properly. It was with this in mind that I made my next moves.

I gently held the hand of the man next to me, and only then did he look at me, with the sweetest smile I had ever seen on six lips. This distracted me for a second, but I finally regained my focus and began to guide him along the path that led to the statue. We climbed the wooden stairs side by side and after a few minutes of suffering on my part, we were at the top.

Passing through the stone structure with an archway, our vision was taken by the gigantic statue of the goddess Hylia, which was visible from all over Slyloft, but in person it was another level. He seemed impressed and delighted by this, looking at her intently, but that wasn’t my goal, so I continued guiding him further to the side, where there wouldn’t be a wall blocking the view.

The sound of surprise – adorable – that he made when he saw the view was worth it, which was totally fair, since the view was truly breathtaking. You could see the entire island from here, it was the perfect position to contemplate and well isolated from everything, everything looked harmonic from here.

— This is beautiful. – The Traveler commented, admiring the incredible view in front of us even more.

— Yeah, it always takes my breath away.

— Have you been here before?

— Oh, I came earlier today, that’s all! – I gave a lame excuse, hoping he wouldn’t notice.

I always end up making these mistakes, I get distracted and end up saying more than I should, and I’m on the verge of being discovered or raising suspicions. I always forget. Forget... HOLY SHIT I FORGOT.

— Rulie! I need your green tunic! – I said suddenly, scaring the poor guy and almost knocking him down, but I caught him in time to avoid this catastrophe. – Sorry! I came to ask for your tunic to take to the Vet, he’ll sew the tears.

— Oh, okay, okay. – He said as he stepped away from the edge and took off the outermost tunic, folding it and handing it to me.

— Thank you, I’ll bring it to you when it’s finished being fixed! I said and ran back the way we came. Legend must be mad at me for taking so long, may the goddess protect me. I stumbled down the stairs, but managed to get to the ground floor in one piece, rushing in and scaring the boy who was still on the floor, now taking care of his hat.

— Damn, what’s up?!

— Sorry, I got carried away. – I apologized and went in, showing the tunic in my hands.

— I thought you wouldn’t even come back. What took you so long? – He, surprisingly, seemed just curious, not angry.

— Oh, I got distracted by Rulie... – I commented, trying to hide my blushing cheeks of embarrassment for having forgotten something so basic.

— Oh, right. – His tone became dry and discouraged, I wonder what I said wrong.

I sighed, closing the door behind me, and entering the room, sitting next to him. He didn’t look away again, focused on the sewing, to try to help I took a needle and thread from his materials and started sewing too. He didn’t seem to mind so I continued. I might not be as skilled as him, but I was good enough.

It was comforting to do a manual activity in a calm like this, the Veteran’s company made me feel comfortable, it was like a safe haven where I could be myself. Or almost. Maybe one day I can really be myself with him and the others.

[arecaceae175]

Hi I'm sorry if this is random but do you have any LU Sky headcanons that you like and would like to share? No pressure if you don't want to ! (/genuine)

YES HI HELLO I ALWAYS WANT TO DO THIS!!!! :DDD

I have two other asks in my ask box about LU Sky headcanons that I am saving for when I come up with more headcanons (from @taddy-cat and @majorproblems77 hehe).

In no particular order here are some of my favorite Linked Universe Sky headcanons:

He is bisexual and polyamorous and in a relationship with Groose and Zelda!! They're all dating each other. Groose is also bi, demisexual, and poly, and Zelda is onmisexual and poly. I love them your honor. Groozelink my absolute beloved.

When I feel like letting Sky be trans, I enjoy having him be bigender (man and woman) and use he/she pronouns interchangeably.

I like calling his Loftwing Crimson. They're best friends. They like to go exploring together!!!

Sky's mother died when he was too young to remember her. Sky's father was a knight and Sky inherited his love for flight tricks! Before Sky and Crimson were old enough to fly on their own, Sky would ride with his dad and they would do awesome tricks. After Sky's parents died, he was kind of collectively raised by Skyloft, which is why no one is surprised to see him just show up and use their beds in the game. He lived with Zelda's family before he was old enough to live in the Knight Academy, and he also spent a lot of time at Pip's family's house.

I Imagine the Sky islands are much larger and much more expansive than we see in the game. Skyloft is the biggest Island and the capitol, kind of, and there are a lot more islands with people living on them.

Chronic illness Sky my beloved. I enjoy seeing him with any disabilities, but I am partial to POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). It would explain his low stamina and chronic fatigue and sitting to regenerate hearts :). And there's a whole lot of other symptoms involved too. The heartbreaking part about this though is as the condition progresses he would gradually lose the ability to fly with Crimson. The forces and the erratic movement would make him pass out and that is super very dangerous to do on a bird. I'm going to write a fic about this one day

Autism. Yeah. Sky has a Loftwing plush that's his comfort item and he brings it everywhere. He gets VERY easily overwhelmed on the Surface because there just so much stuff. The first time he went down to the Surface he pretty much immediately had a meltdown and Fi had to guide him to a safe place for it. When he's either overstimulated or understimulated and needs noise he tugs on his ears. Sometimes he accidentally scratches them and makes them bleed. He's used to the constant noise of wind in the sky, so on the surface when he doesn't have that and hears all the small sounds of nature he gets very stressed and shuts down a lot. His happy stims are flapping his hands or flapping his arms like a Loftwing!

He loves art and crafts!!! Woodcarving is the easiest to do on adventures, but he also likes painting and coloring. If he lived in modern times he would have so many coloring books.

Sky is squeamish :( Sometimes when he got injured during his adventure he would just. Pass out. Or if he stayed awake and had to deal with the injury there was a lot of crying and vomiting involved. Poor guy.

He thinks in statistics now, even after Fi is gone. It's comforting to him. <3 He misses her so much

He's the best swordsman of the chain. Sometimes he goes fucking feral and the rest of them are like o.o and it's awesome. He killed a god, he deserves to go bonkers mode as a treat. But after he does that he WILL need 2-4 business days to recover

HE LIKES BUGS!!! He and Wild and Twilight go and collect bugs together sometimes and its adorable.

Sky is claustrophobic! It causes a lot of problems. I've got a claustraphobia Sky fic rattling around in my brain rn :)

Sky is the heaviest member of the chain. He is not the tallest (Time) or the most muscular (Twilight). He is relatively tall and strong, but he's also fat and I love that for him. Skyloftians naturally have more bodyfat to stay warm, but even by their standards Sky is big. (Fat is not a bad word <3). Draw him fat and I will love you forever <3

Hmmmmmm that's all I can think of right now!!! I have an easier time answering asks about specific questions than I do general ones, so if anyone has any specific headcanon questions I will answer those much more quickly than the abstract ones (which i still love and appreciate) that have been sitting in my ask box for months lol (it's an autism thing).

BUT YEAH I love Sky. Thank you so much for this ask. You caught me in the right mood to ramble about him hehehehe <3. SKY

[majorproblems77]

ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY?!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY<3333 HAVE A LITTLE GIFT:

Taking up the blade was essential for most of them. For Sky himself, he had gotten quick lessons even before his adventure, his quest that changed his entire life. He would find his Loftwing no matter if he liked sword-fighting or not. Thankfully, though his lessons were short, he knew enough to cut through rope and save Crimson before the Wing Ceremony.

Part of Sky had always wondered what would’ve happened if he didn’t graduate, or if he declined going in the clouds with Zelda. Would she have still gotten whisked away by that black tornado, or would she have never had to face the truth? Or if it was inevitable, would the Academy still allow him to go after her, down where dangers awaited? Would they have sent another, or made him lose precious time to earn the graduation before sending him?

He had always wondered, if he could’ve stopped all the suffering that he and Zelda went through. He always knew that Demise shouldn’t have been able to utter the curse that doomed all of Sky and Zelda’s descendants, that somehow through all of his wounds and exhaustion, he should’ve been able to stop the curse. It was always his fault.

The reason why the others had to take up whatever sacred sword was bestowed to them was because of the hardship they were facing, because Sky was always too late.

But it was remarkable to see their growth, how they handled monsters with ease and how they handled everything with the Courage of a Hero. How Time used his Courage to swing that giant sword and get everyone into a sense of order. How Wild used his Courage to face dangers with a broad grin and didn’t let his guilt get in the way of nocking his bow and firing arrows at his targets.

Sky imagined that he used his Courage to rescue those in need, whether that was from a threat, or a nightmare, or simply a moment of fear. He wondered what the others thought, if they had the same idea or if it was something entirely different.

However, it was always a constant reminder that the only reason they needed this was because of him, because though he defeated a God, he couldn’t stop words from being spoken into the threshold of a future Kingdom. Every time he looked into the glowing eyes of enemies, he was reminded of that moment, being too exhausted and injured to drag himself up.

Even with a powerful, intelligent blade, it was up to him.

And he failed.

“Hey, chosen, come join us!” Wild yelled from across camp, smile stretching his burn scars back.

The heroes sat around, waiting patiently as Sky hurried to join them, no longer wanting to stew in deep thoughts. He smiled back at the champion who sat down as well. The sun peeked through light clouds, bathing them in a warm light. Dew dripped from healthy, green blades of grass, brushing the bedrolls and logs. It was a beautiful day.

His smile became more genuine because even after all the blood and battle, even after all the loss and hardship, the sun still shone, the birds still chirped, and the heroes still grinned and laughed. Maybe he could also look past his failure, and look upon the future with a new perspective. Maybe he could just enjoy the present while it lasted.

I've been holding this because i love it sm, thank you so much!

My precious boy i love he

[layraket]

Do you have any headcanons for any Zelda game or AU that don't impact the the story in any way, but that you adore dearly?

I have a headcanon that fairies in the Zelda universe eat nectar and flowers. Also that they can eat plants that are poisonous to Hylians. Like nightshade, and foxglove. Thus leading any depiction of fae Hyrule being able to eat those things as well (although he rarely does, because the chain never cooks their food with poisons)

OH WHAT I DONT HAVE

Close to skyloft there are some islands which are like little containers of water and have lots of fish, skyloftians use them to get food for the loftwings

in twilight princess, when you stay a while standing with fairies close they get on Link's head right? well when they do that they start braiding Link's hair, sometimes they finish sometimes gets messed up cuz he doesnt stay still, but its a fun activity and they love it

in alttp until we find another tunic we are using our pajamas, go do crimes while still on the sleepy outfit

Wind's hylian is spanish, and he swear like the gods intended to

Lurelin village also has some slangs from wind's era, not the full language but close enough (thank you person who suggested this in that drawing that i made ily /p)

Wind uses this to his advantage to mess up with some of the chain, like telling a wrong translation of some words and phrases

Twilight is the only one who doesnt fall for this (his era has also spanish as their hylian, different slangs tho, but a lot of them are almost the same)

Wind's spanish accent is salvadoran and Twi's is mexican!

the closest one to understand at least a bit of what these two say in their native language is Legend for studying ancient hylian (latin)

not too much variety but trying to change that playing all the games, these are the ones which keeps the canon almost intact :D