#they are crossing the Gerudo desert

[ordonianhero]

Blue food

Wild: okay give me one blue food.

Hyrule: blueberries

Four: BLUEBERRIES ARE FUCKING PURPLE!!!!

Everyone else looking up from what they doing.

Warriors: okay i get it, it’s hot out, but was yelling over a simple question necessary?!



[daeyumi]

Crossing the desert 🌫️☁️🚩

[2022]

[shannonsketches]

an incomplete list of animals i'd like to see utilized in gerudo valley + canyon + desert + highlands

[misspelledwordswizard]

Rude Hylian: that water control doesn't look very threatening, and it wouldn't be useful in an area without water, so what are you going to do with that size and useless power, huh?

reader developing a branch of waterbending called 'bloodbending': ⁠(⁠・⁠▽⁠・)

It would also be funny if the chain was in danger, many enemies, few supplies, weapons are exhausted, Hyrule is about to collapse and suddenly reader is like 'The Windows operating system has been updated'

This is so funny to me, but I think I ended up writing something more serious hehe Ah, I think today is thanksgiving for you guys, so happy thanksgiving ;)

I felt my body burning and my head buzzing, when the sound of the environment was nothing more than a great confusion. A hot liquid ran down my head, which throbbed with pain. My blurred vision could barely notice as the blond heroes fought not far from me.  

Unfortunately, they were all too busy to help me. Each one had to deal with one or more enemies, I could feel their worried looks at me, but they couldn’t leave there to help me. The biggest problem was the member of the Yiga clan who was coming towards me. The same one who attacked me.  

Normally, I could easily help them with this using my waterbending, but unfortunately for me, we were in a dry region now. We were heading towards the Gerudo Desert when we were caught in this ambush, and the mountains we were crossing weren’t exactly a good representative of water. Shit.  

I managed to get up, still a little dizzy, but able to stay on my feet and try to face my enemy.  He laughed, laughed at my attempt to keep fighting. 

— Don’t bother, girl. We knew very well that with water you would be a threat, that’s why we made sure you passed through here. Here you are nothing more than a defenseless little girl. 

He said, laughing at my face as if I were a big joke. Little shit. Out of the corner of my eye I could see the boys try to come to me, but they were automatically stopped by a Yiga. Fucking cowards, they ran away to the desert so they wouldn’t have to face me. 

My blood boiled, anger took over me, I wanted so much to end these idiots. I wanted to drown them in water, kick their asses, make them regret their choices. 

— There’s no point in trying, you won’t- 

— Shut the fuck up! – I interrupted him. My body acted on impulse, I moved so naturally that I couldn’t even think, all I know is that, with one movement of mine, the Yiga was kneeling, writhing in pain. 

Did I do that? Instincts, that was all the information I had. And, somehow, that was enough to make me able to control a person. Or rather, control the blood, the liquids, that are in their body. Cool. 

I couldn’t help but smile wryly, it seems that not even in a place without water can they stand against me. Now consciously, I moved my hands, still based entirely on instincts, and threw the Yiga away, making him fly out of sight. 

This isn’t as easy as normal waterbending, it requires more effort, but I feel like I’m adapting to it.  I managed to stop the blood that was running down my face, eliminating my dizziness, and turned to the Yigas who were attacking the heroes. They seemed to be able to handle it, but it doesn’t hurt to help them. 

One by one, I levitated and threw them away, leaving them unconscious. I know I could do much worse with bloodbending, but I don’t want to lose control, I don’t even know how I’m doing it yet. In the end, I managed to get rid of the remaining enemies, allowing this tiring battle to end. 

— How the fuck did you do that?! – Was the first thing the Veteran asked. I just shrugged, also not knowing the answer. 

— Are you okay? – Hyrule said, coming towards me. The poor guy looked like he was done for after using so much of his magic when some of his brothers were hit during the fight. 

— It’s okay, I managed to stop the bleeding. Sorry, I don’t know if I can heal you without water... 

— Is there water in my canteen, is that enough? – The Rancher asked, offering his canteen to me. 

— For healing? I think so. 

— That was so cool! Tell me more about how it happened? – Wind asked excitedly, making me laugh. 

— Let’s fix you guys first, okay? 

[l1ve-l4ugh-lov3craft]

HI, CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT THE AKKALA CITADEL?????

Yes? Wonderful. Come, friend, have a seat. I have...a lot to say lol

Eight years later and I am STILL not over how absolutely genius this fortress is, like are you kidding me????? Everything from location to design to its inside defenses is just *chef's kiss* PHENOMINAL, and so because I have no filter, I am going to barf all my thoughts I've had on it in the past many many years.

Before we begin, shoutout to the WONDERFUL video by Zeltik that touches on this a bit and gave me a wonderful basis for my brainrot in the first place. Definitely go and watch it it's fabulous NOW! Let's get into the madness shall we? First let's talk about the location cos OHHHH MY GOSH. This was, hands down, THE best place they could have possibly put a fortress of this magnitude in Hyrule and I am going to tell you why. First of all, allllllll along the northern and northwestern border of Hyrule, there's those massive canyons

Passing over that in a way that would be effective military-wise is kind of impossible, so it provides a natural defense from invaders from those directions.

If you were to come from the South, you would hit the Gerudo desert and not only have to face the might of the Gerudo military, but also cross this EXPANSIVE, scorching desert before you can even make it to Hyrule field, and by that time, the royal leader could have very easily sent an army to intercept anyone trying to attack, so that's right out.

Which leaves coming from the Faron region next which is okay??? I guess??? but that's a LOT of swamp and forest you have to cross through, AND you go right past the Great Plateau where any army would have been seen and intercepted eventually. This takes us closer to the eastern coast of Hyrule, and you would be hard pressed to try and travel through Necluda, cos just l o o k at all these mountains you'd have to cross:

Horrible. And you probably don't want to go through Zora's Domain cos that's yet another heavily fortified and well prepared city in and of itself (please ask me about this one too I beg of you I love talking about Zora's Domain)

Any military leader with a brain isn't going to go through Death Mountain for obvious reasons, so really, all that leaves is this tiiiiiinnnyyy vulnerable spot in Akkala

And where did they put the citadel??? Right at the heart of that vulnerable spot >:D Like a boss.

AND SO! if invaders came in from that coastline, they have three options: They can take the path through the Akkala Highlands, they can go through the Torin Wetlands and up to the pass it connects to, or they can take the trail up to the Sokkala Bridges. All of these are TERRIBLE OPTIONS Akkala Highlands path: If they come up this way at the start

this will work allll the way until they get about here:

once they get here though, you are now not only bottlenecking an entire army meant to invade a kingdom (so probably roughly 1,000-1,300 people), but you're also directly under the shadow of the Akkala Citadel. There are archers there to fire on you, and they had a canon post on that side to potentially fire either at the incoming soldiers or fire at the opposite canyon wall to rain debris and rocks on them.

TERRIBLE for the other army.

And even if some did manage to survive, it would be painfully easy for the infantry at Akkala Citadel to send foot soldiers down below to cut them off.

SO THERE GOES THAT OPTION (and admittedly, I think it's probably the worst of the three)

Next option is to go through the Torin Wetlands and up into that same pass by the Citadel

this is ALSO a bad idea because the Torin Wetlands are a DELIGHTFUL tactical advantage for Hyrule. Once you get to that pass, you have the same problems as option one, but now you first have to pass through this wide marshland to get there. This will immediately slow down your army, and if that wasn't bad enough it's also in clear freakin view of the citadel and so they would be able to send their entire militia of archers and potentially even cannoneers to fire on the advancing army and take a bunch of them out before they could even make it to that pass.

So a smart general may say the best option is to go around the long way.

now this eliminates the pass and also slowing down at the marsh, and you could even make it almost all the way to the citadel without hardly any losses probably BUT! The first hurdle is those bridges. Wonderful for Hyrule, terrible for the opposing army. The three Sokkala bridges are SMALL, even smaller than the pass an army would have to go through with the other two options. This military leader would basically have to send their soldiers single file unless they have a way to expand the bridges to make them wider (which, admittedly, could be possible with a bit of foresight, but for now for simplicity's sake let's just assume they didn't think that far ahead).

This brings in an EXTREMELY slowly advancing army right to the heart of the Akkala Citadel's battery.

There are three locations with canons we see in BOTW that cover pretty much the entire open area the opposing army would come in on. And when you look at the amount of space each post covered

There is not a SINGLE spot in that valley a cannoneer couldn't easily reach. And, of course they would continue to have archers to pick off individual soldiers as well.

And if SOMEHOW

BY SOME MIRACLE

enough soldiers make it through that hell to be enough of a problem, there are plenty more soldiers in the citadel to cut them off as they come up the hill AND IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH! there was this:

by the time we get to botw, it has been destroyed, but that is ANOTHER smaller stronghold that was probably pretty well manned in and of itself.

AND WHAT'S MORE

There's even this long cliff road with very little room to operate, so it would be extremely easy for the citadel to send over some soldiers to post up there and cut off anyone who tried to make it past. And with so little room to operate, it would not go well.

Ain't NOTHING getting past the Akkala Citadel, guys.

And that isn't even touching on the fact that the whole thing is build of solid stone??? And carved into a mountain??? The entire reason it fell in the first place was because the Guardians had enough of fire power to destroy the citadel that they had never seen before (also they could climb walls but that's a side note). This implies that no one in Hyrule or the neighbouring kingdoms had even CLOSE to that level of destructive power, so to try and raze it to the ground would have been impossible.

AND!! it was the most heavily fortified fortress in Hyrule second to the castle itself, and to most likely their military personnel would have been equal too, if not slightly more than even Hyrule Castle. That's A LOT of people!! With most likely endless support and resources from the castle and villages nearby as well.

It was placed geniously, it had impenetrable defense, it had a potentially endless supply of resources and people to use said resources, it was just

argjfbdkjgbks You guys don't understand how much I THINK about this place aghhhhhhhhhh

[skyloftian-nutcase]

Outbreak Pt 1 (LU in Healthcare)

(Content warning: This is likely to hit close to home for everyone as it's essentially a pandemic fic told from healthcare workers' POV. It's as mild as I can make it, with the boys dealing with their usually lives and stuff, since I don't want this to be a drawn out fic, but still. FYI.)

It started like a whisper.

One case. A new illness, a variant of a disease that had torn through Hyrule's military during the war, had popped up in the outskirts of the Gerudo Desert. Someone who had traveled there recently brought it to Castle Town. But it was just one case.

Everyone had been put on alert with emails from the health department, but no one had really thought much of it. Legend had seen plenty of scares in the past - just as recently as two years ago, there had been another stir like this over a far deadlier disease, and nothing had come of it.

But this new disease--officially named Respiratory Failure Influenza, colloquially called Arfy by healthcare workers, and unofficially called Yiga's Revenge by the public given its point of origin and how it was tearing cities in the desert apart--was starting to make an impact.

To the world at large, the media would not stop talking about Arfy and stirring up the public. Inside Hyrule General, though, the staff was pretty calm about it.

"Who names a disease Arfy, anyway?" one of Legend's coworkers chuckled.

Legend shrugged and stretched. "I've heard worse. At least it's not based after somebody's name - I hated memorizing all those names for diseases. Nowadays the naming scheme's much better - respiratory failure influenza makes it pretty straightforward to figure out what happens."

"Preach," a tech who was in nursing school grumbled.

Time walked by as they chatted, and Legend nodded in greeting, throwing out, "Whatever reason you're here for, it wasn't me, my patients are fine."

The trauma surgeon smirked. "I'm not here for your patients, no."

Legend bristled. "Look, this is my first night shift, I haven't been working insane hours."

Time outright cackled now. "I was consulted for someone else. Relax."

"Good," Legend huffed. "Anyway, did you hear there's a case of Arfy in town? I haven't seen them pop through here, though, think they got diagnosed at an urgent care clinic."

Time hummed thoughtfully, growing serious. "Hopefully it just stays one case."

"Eh," Legend shrugged again with a noncommittal sound. "The media stirs everyone up. This happened last time, and it was contained and never came here."

"Arfy's cousin nearly killed me during the war," Time noted gravely. "Don't underestimate it too much. The fact that it's a brand new strain, and the typical medications for its cousin don't work on it, isn't promising."

"Look, I'm not saying it isn't something to take seriously," Legend argued mildly. "But it's isolated to three cities in Gerudo Desert, and then the one guy who came here. The media makes it sound like the world's ending."

"They tend to do that," Time agreed, looking down the hallway. "But in either case... let's just hope it stays as one case."

Wild wandered over at that point with an empty stretcher, having just transported someone to the floor, and both men honed in on him. He looked pale and distracted, but he somehow still managed to notice their scrutiny.

Wild watched them silently, not seeming eager to speak. So Legend talked first. "You want to explain what happened earlier?"

Time glanced between the two, brow furrowing in confusion, and he silently observed the exchange. Wild seemed to grow colder, crossing his arms, but Legend wasn't going to back down.

When his friend remained silent, Wild pressed, "Rulie said it looked like you had another absence seizure when we were dealing with that heart attack patient. Tell me what's wrong. Now."

"I didn't have a seizure," Wild assured them as Time took a protective step towards him. "Look, I just..."

The young man sighed, shriveling into himself further.

"Link," Time said sternly. "I understand you have a lot of things in your past that you're trying to reconcile. But not telling us led to you going undiagnosed and getting into a wreck that almost killed you. What's wrong?"

"When I have absence seizures, sometimes I just zone out. But other times, I get hit with... I don't know, I feel like seizures don't give you memories, okay? I don't think it was a seizure. It was a trigger."

"Trigger?" Legend repeated. "You got PTSD?"

Wild blinked, thought about it, and shrugged while shaking his head. "Probably not. Sorry. Bad phrasing."

"You have said before that you don't remember much of the war and your past because you sustained serious injuries," Time supplied. "I know you did. I operated on you. Twice."

"Sorry," Wild mumbled sheepishly.

"Just tell us what's wrong," Legend insisted as gently as he could. "What set you off?"

Wild was silent for a long time, and Legend almost grew impatient. However, eventually, he finally said, "I... I know the guy. The one who you were taking to the cath lab. I knew him be-before. Please, I don't want to talk about it right now."

Time and Legend exchanged a look, and the surgeon shook his head. Legend sighed, backing off. "Okay. But you're okay? Like physically?"

"Yeah," Wild answered, voice growing raw. Legend watched him worriedly.

"You know, you can talk to us," the nurse tried to say, but Wild shook his head.

"I don't want to talk about it," he repeated.

Time nodded, putting a hand on the young man's shoulder. "When you're comfortable, we're all here for you, okay?"

Wild stared at Time for too long, eyes watering, and he cleared his throat, nodding and walking away.

Legend bit his lip, swallowed, and looked back at Time. The surgeon was still watching Wild go down the hall. A call bell light went off, as well as a cautionary alarm on the monitors, and the nurse had to return to work, brain filled with too many thoughts and worries.

Time found himself far more nostalgic than he needed to be. Wild's words about his past, about the war, and this new virus that was kin to the one that had almost killed the surgeon were mixing together. He sighed, shaking his head. This all just needed to resolve.

He would keep an eye on Wild. That was the bigger issue than anything else.

It started like a whisper. But the roar of their pasts was coming for them, haunting and rumbling and demanding everyone’s attention.

[manias-wordcount]

If taking requests, could you do Urbosa x female reader?

There’s like no gay Urbosa fics it’s so sad! Honestly no other specifications, have fun with it! Maybe a fluffy oneshot? Totally up to you :3

Hydromelon Sugar (Urbosa x Reader)

𝗔/𝗡: 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆! 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗶𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗜'𝗺 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁 (𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳) 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗵𝗮

𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚? ⇒ 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩

𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙧?

𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚?

You know how she must look to other people. 

  You’ve seen the eyes of strangers, friends, and foes alike follow her as she passes them by. She’s tall and graceful. Well built, intimidating, and completely radiates power. She has no reason to be afraid of anyone. But you could argue easily that almost everyone has at least one reason to be afraid of her. For it is her confidence in all aspects of life that shows people who she is. Someone to be feared and revered and respected until the end of time. Someone who you don’t want to mess with. Someone who makes a better ally than a rival. Someone who should never be crossed. 

  At least, that’s how you assume she must look to other people. Because at one point in time, that’s how she looked to you. But now…

  “Open your mouth wider, my lovely. This next one might make a mess.”

  But now, you know her as the most beautiful, the most perfect woman in the world- your wife.

  Tonight is almost like any other between the two of you. Almost. During most days, you’re the one to take care of affairs while she trains new guards and soldiers in preparation for war and conflict. While you spend countless hours at a desk looking at maps of trade routes, reading letters about current events in other kingdoms, and pouring over the latest census, Urbosa runs drills just outside city limits in order to teach even men of other nations the great and powerful fighting style that Gerudo women had long since mastered. By the time

  But you had finished with your work for the day earlier than expected. And she as well. 

  So the night had begun with dinner and bath for the both of you. And since you found that for once, you weren’t too tired to exist after your bath, the two of you decided to spend the rest of the day cuddled up together- feeding each other pieces of fruit and swapping stories like you both were still young birds, falling in love and courting each other all over again.

  As you tilt your head back, you close your eyes and let your mouth fall open as you wait. It’s such a serene feeling. One you can never get tired of. The cool breeze of the desert brushes against your skin, offering you a sense of coolness now that the oppressive sun has relinquished its reigns on the world for the day. The blankets beneath your body are soft as you lay on them. They don’t protect you completely from the hard floors you and your wife have settled on. But they do offer a sense of comfort and familiarity as you curl into your side and wait for Urbosa as she fiddles with the bowl of fruit that was set off to the side.

  After a couple of seconds, you feel something brush against your lips. With your eyes closed, you can’t see a thing. But you trust her. You trust her more than anything so you rely on her hands as she tilts your head in one direction and let the piece of fruit align itself with you. Soon enough, you feel close enough that you could taste it just creeping past your lips. At this point, you felt as though you had gained enough sense of navigation for you to be able to reach your head up and let your mouth find the rest of the fruit as you take a bite.

  In an instant, the taste of hydromelon floods your tastebuds. It makes a light, crisp sound as you sink your teeth into the slice Urbosa had fed you. Any lingering feelings from the exhaustive, oppressive heat that the morning in the desert brings is gone with just a refreshing bite. It’s good- fantastic even. You swear it must have been one that sitting at the market a day or two ago. You remember contemplating if you should buy a few for your quarters. At that time, you recall them looking ripe and so delicious that you were nearly tempted into buying the whole stock. But then a guard called for you, and you were escorted away to continue your duties as the chief’s wife.

  Your mouth was left watering at the encounter. So much so that you had even requested a few be brought up to share tonight once both decided to spend these next couple of hours basking in each other’s presence. But now, the juices of the very thing that you were craving have begun to dribble down from the scene of your bite mark and onto your skin. You can tell it’s trickling down slowly as it paints your skin with sporadic splashes of the sweet, cooking fruit. Still, you end up grimacing at the feeling out of habit. You could already feel the stickiness start to seep in as the juice started to roll off your cheek and down your face. 

  But like clockwork, you feel long fingers reach out and wipe at the mess that was starting to paint itself across your skin. For a moment, the stickiness spreads and your wife’s loving touch does a little more harm than good. However, the thought quickly exits your mind as you feel a pair of lips press against your cheeks a second later. All of a sudden, you can’t help but explode into a fit of giggles as those lips of hers press against more spots on your skin- doing very little to clean you up. But doing so much to make you feel the joy and happiness that you can’t help but feel whenever she’s around.

  As she presses on with her kisses, your laughter fills the air. The fruit gets forgotten about after a little while. And eventually, all your worries and concerns about schedules and duties tomorrow become forgotten about too. Because at this point, you’re far too busy reaching out and holding her as tight as she was holding you. At this point, you’re far too busy kissing her as hard as she was kissing you. Loving her as much as she loves you.

  All as you pass the taste of the freshest of fruit between the two of you. Through stolen kisses and muffled laughter and dazzling smiles. Through the love she feels for you. Through the love you feel for her.

  And through all the little moments in between.

[sharkdream3421]

TOTK Ganondorf X Reader - Observant

Finished Tears of the Kingdom and I think that the game lacked character development for Ganondorf's character. Also cause this version of Ganondorf is attractive lol, but here's my take on him.

You were a traveler in Hyrule, it was only to be just that. You were interested in seeing the unique places all over hyrule. You've seen the Rito and they're ability to fly, the Gorons and how they can turn themselves into rock, then the Zora where they can swim underwater. The Gerudo? All you knew was that they were led by a man named Ganondorf, which was said a male Gerudo would be born every 100 years. People you've ran into on your travels have said that it is rare for a man to born in the Gerudo as it is mostly comprised of woman.

You've had a couple...questions to say the least. As to why this is the case, you had no idea. You knew that the Gerudo were tall people. The king of the Gerudo, Ganondorf was even taller. Probably the most tallest, human-looking man in Hyrule. Gerudo town was strange as they forbid any men from entering, but they let their king stay? Strange indeed.

You finally crossed the desert, rationing on chill shrooms to keep you from not dying by heat. You noticed two women stood guard. You nodded, and they nodded back for you to enter.

So, you did. You entered the town that was your last location to explore. Then their you saw him. In his robes with his upper torso being mostly revealed. Walking down the steps with his red hair tied in a bun was the king of the Gerudo himself. Ganondorf. All the Gerudo bowed, as he descended the steps. You could see him looking around until he spotted you.

You weren't sure if you should have bowed or if it wasn't necessary?

You felt intimated of his large size and presence. Then he smiled, but it wasn't a friendly smile. It was a smirk.

He slowly walked up to you with a face of disapproval. "Why are you not bowing before your king?"

"Oh sorry, I uhm am a traveler I'm not familiar with Gerudo culture." You say shyly.

"Hmm, perhaps you should learn our culture faster then. Then you would know that a Gerudo would bow before they're king," Ganondorf said with such spitefulness.

As Ganondorf continued to walk you decided that maybe he could teach you about Gerudo culture?

"Maybe you could teach me about your culture your majesty?" You said respectfully.

Ganondorf looked at you with uncertainty. "Why have you come here? Why are you asking a king about his culture? Surely our historians will give you the information you need."

"But surely you know more about your culture than the historians? I think it would be more interesting to hear your side of the story of the Gerudo." You replied back with nothing but a kind smile and respectfulness despite Ganondorf seemingly being a jerk to you.

Ganondorf gave you one long stare, before his face became one of a smirk. It could practically look like a witty, evil smirk.

"Very well. Come to my den at noon and I shall answer your questions traveler." Ganondorf then swung his garb as he turned around and left the city.

Perhaps he was going to the bazaar that was not far off from here? You didn't know, but you were interested in talking to him tomorrow at noon.

~~~~

You acended the steps of the Gerudo palace or den to say the least. You walked in the throne room to see Ganondorf sitting on top of a large throne. With nothing, but a look of seriousness.

Man he does look scary. The rumors weren't lying.

Ganondorf looks to his guards, "Leave us."

And just like that, the guards leave the room leaving you and the king of the Gerudo. Ganondorf looks down at you, making you feel small and innocent. Just another person who is trapped in his power of judgement.

"So, you wish to learn about the Gerudo?" He says casually, while seeming serious at the same time.

"Yes your honor, I was wondering what your backstory is like in the Gerudo. You don't get a king's story often." You say with a smile.

The smile doesn't affect Ganondorf though.

"Very well. I was born and raised from my father and mother to become the king of the Gerudo. I was under a curse when I was born, and would rather not talk about it. I learned combat, and how to fight with swords, spears, long swords, and more weapon variations. I like to consider myself as self-taught as I would learn the weapon techniques and make my own fighting style. Since only a male Gerudo was born every one-hundred years I was considered the king and leader of the Gerudo. I seek higher power in certain areas of hyrule."

You write all of this info down.

"Is that enough hylian?" Ganondorf asks.

You nod, "that's enough, but one more question?"

The king of thieves sighs heavily and then speaks, "Go ahead."

"Why do the Gerudo live in the desert?" I ask.

"The Gerudo prefer to live outside of hyrule. We believe we are more competent on our own than having to rely on hyrule's resources to live in the desert. We do get shipments from certain areas of hyrule, but those locations are only knowledgeable of me and higher ups." Ganondorf explains.

You jot all the notes down and bow to Ganondorf, "Thank you your honor."

Ganondorf closes his eyes and hums a goodbye as you leave the den.

Your at the corner of town thinking about all of what Ganondorf has said. You found it particularly strange that the king of thieves accepted to have an audience with you. A stranger, a traveler. You weren’t sure why he did, but none the less you got an interesting side of the story when it came to Gerudo’s culture and lifestyle and it was none other than Ganondorf himself. A rare feat that few have probably accomplished.

Either way, you were happy that you got your information, but something was off about this guy. He was known as an outsider in hyrule and a bad man. He wasn’t just called “The King of Thieves,” for nothing after all. He still hasn’t agreed to an audience with the king of hyrule, Rauru. He’s been rather distant by what you have heard. Maybe planning something?

You spent the rest of your afternoon playing with a small vai. She was bored and asked you to play with her, which you happily obliged.

“Traveler.”

You turn around to see Ganondorf standing behind you. You feel so small as this man practically makes you feel like a dwarf! You back away and itch your neck.

“Uhm yea? How may I help you?” You ask.

Ganondorf folds his hands behind his back in a rather respectful manner. “You are interesting, I never got the chance to know who you are.”

“Oh I’m (first name) (last name). It’s an honor to have interviewed you your majesty.”

Strangely out of character, Ganondorf dismisses your politeness.

“Their are no need for formalities. It feels as if we know each enough to not call each other names by royalty. You may use Ganondorf.”

You had so many questions about this man’s life. He was a lier, used deception to get what he wanted, and he was not to be trusted. You suddenly felt insecure.

“Why are you so nice to me all of a sudden? Your mostly known for being the king of thieves.” You ask.

Ganondorf frowns, “I do not have any friends. Mostly, because of my title. I am content in what I do. I see a matter of an opportunity for the both of us to gain something from each other.”

Your curiosity is now on peak.

Ganondorf notices this and chuckles, “I need more intel on the other kingdoms in Hyrule. Since your a traveler, you can get me information on they’re current situations. Report back to me and I will pay you handsomely for each report. Perhaps if we work well in this transaction. We might just become allies and maybe friends.”

This was a big ask coming from Ganondorf, but you didn’t have a job and you loved traveling. This offer was the best of both worlds though. How could you refuse it? More money, while traveling. Score!

“Alright you got yourself a deal,” you say as you shake Ganondorf’s hand.

While Ganondorf shakes your hand, a grin appears on his face. Just another step toward conquering hyrule, and maybe having a new friend along the way.

Masterlist

[askganon]

Have there ever been any popular Gerudo musical acts?

The only pieces we perform that are learned and repeated are those of ceremonial composition, and even then, they are altered each time they are performed.

Anything else is improvised to match the exact mood and time in which they are played. Playing music to us is kin to traversing the desert; you never cross the same dune twice.

[catyo90]

Fighting Fate: Chapter 1

Zelgan Fic For the wonderful and inspiring @s-kinnaly

(Let me know if you guys want me to continue.)

Zelda’s nerves were almost completely shot at this point in the meeting of the Gerudo King. The kings eyes were fixed on the Zonai King but every few moments she would catch them on her instead clearly he was not at all interested in the words of the king. It was only when Rauru motioned for him to rise from his kneeling position did his attention return. 

“There is one other matter I have been told by our dear relative Zelda that you two wished to confer with in private, if you are still willing Lord Ganondorf.” 

Rauru said however not before looking to her for confirmation for her approval. Zelda simply smiled and nodded to him as she walked down the small stairs to stand in front of him. Standing so close to him she was able to get a much better look at him. 

A blind person could see how strong and built he was. But what truly caught her attention was his eyes. They didn’t show hatred toward her or even any malice from his incarnation of Demise. All she saw were the tired eyes of a man who clearly wanted change.

She could feel her whole body shake ever so slightly as she tried to remain calm. She watched as Ganondorf turned to his troops motioning for them to await for him outside. Zelda in turn watched as Rauru and Sonia left while the guards followed behind leaving through the main door.

Silence....complete and utter silence fell upon the room as they both stood in front of the other. But it was she who spoke first.

“King Ganondorf of the Gerudo. I see it in your eyes that you can sense in me what I can sense in you.”

Ganondorf eyes slightly became wider as he could feel a echo of the powerful aura in her. The stone she wore glowing a faint gold. He could sense the goddesses light in this small Hylian. And for a moment his mind wondered as to how someone so small could hold so much power. In turn she could sense malice in his body but it had clearly had not been fully awaken...at least not yet.

“Yes, Lady Zelda... I can sense the light of the goddess Hylia in you just as you can  the malice of Demise will always torment me...”

He kneeled in front of her to meet her at eye level as he place the blade beside him away from her.

“A fate and a curse that I wish to change...” 

His voice was low but his words were as warm as the Gerudo desert. She could sense in him...at least for now...that he was not lying.

“However...” he said and almost instantly did his words turn cold as he looked around the castle.

“These walls have many eyes and ears. I would prefer we speak on the matter in a more trusting place.”

He was silent for a moment and in a quick fluid motion he simply grabbed his blade and turned away from her walking toward the gates of the castle but stopped short as he looked over his shoulder to her.

“Come to my kingdom in one weeks time. There we shall speak of your offer, that is my term. Agreed?”

Zelda merely bowed her head knowing all too well that this man was both cautious and ambitious. A combination that she knew could be dangerous. But she knew this was for the best for not only their people of this time period but the future as well, after all it was her duty.

“As a sign of good faith I will lower my forces on our borders. I will await for your arrival. Lady Zelda”

-

“Are you sure you wish to go through with this Zelda? I understand our fates are etched in stone in the future. There is no guarantee that even if he accepts your proposal, that he will keep his word.” Mineru said crossing her arms with a concerned look on her face.

“I know you’re worried for me. But with there being no other way to return to my time. I must find a way to keep peace between our lands for as long as I can.” she said touching the stone on her necklace.

“There is truly nothing we can say to change her mind dear Mineru. I believe in her and if this is truly how we gain peace...then we must stay hopeful.” Queen Sonia said as she walked up to Zelda taking a hold of her hand giving a silent prayer.

Zelda smiled to both of them as Rauru stood behind them. Both of them understanding the other even without words. Zelda stepped back from them as she saddled her horse, a fair and giant steed that had been gifted to her. 

“I promise...” was all she said as she rode off with a small group of Hylian soldiers to protect her by Rauru’s orders

-

Seven days and nights pasted when they had arrived at the border of the Gerudo kingdom. Zelda could see along the border were many female warriors but far less than what expected. Between the mountains and up ahead of the path was a small troupe of Vai warriors blocking the path beside what looked to be a scouting tower. Zelda stopped her horse as the leader walked ahead striking the ground with her spear.

“Sav’aqq. Lady Zelda, we of the Gerudo have come to escort you to our King. However your voe warriors will not be permitted in the city. Is this acceptable?”

Zelda nodded and saw the troops turn around as they walked down the path leading to a small stable with a few sand seals awaiting for their riders. She dismounted as only the few female hyrulian that had accompanied her did the same. The Gerudo women called for their sand seals and motioned for the others to get on. Zelda wrapped her arms around rider as the sand seals sped forth quicker than she had ever known they could.

It was only a matter of a few moments when they arrived at the gate to the city. A few eyes glared in caution as few children hid behind walls as their mothers stood in front of them with a hand on their weapons. 

“I didn’t expect such fear toward us...though I suppose I should have been aware that we would not be as welcome than the others have been.”

“What would you expect, Lady Zelda. Years of distrust will do that to anyone. Vai or voe.” The commander from before said as she walked them closer and closer to the home of their ruler.

Up ahead of her was the castle for the great Gerudo King. It was much bigger than from her time, multiple fabric were wrapped around the top of it connecting to the taller buildings with a large archway at the front adorned in gold and carvings of their history. There she saw him standing at the top of the stairs there in the blazing sun and being honest to herself, she could confirm with herself in that moment that he was truly a handsome man. 

The last time she saw him he was nothing but a rotten corpse but now, it was like the moon from the sun. His long red hair blew in the desert air as the clothes he wore clung to his well toned and shaped form. A chiseled body only adorned more by the gold he wore as he looked down at her. While he wore no expression he had to admit he was surprised that she had come all this way. 

She let her guards wait outside as she walked up the stairs to watch as he kneeled before her once more this time with no blade in hand and instead offering his hand to hers which she took as the eyes of every Gerudo laid on her and he spoke. 

“Welcome to my Kingdom.”

“I am honored to be here. King Ganondorf.”

He smiled to her almost mischievously, clearly he enjoyed it when she called him king. He released her hand as he turned around to the large throne in the center of the room. He waved a hand at his guards.

“Leave us.”

They bowed their hands before leaving the royal chambers as Zelda stood before him he got a much better look at her. She did have some similarities to Queen Sonia, strange though how he had never heard of her before.

“So what is it that you would ask of me, Zelda.”

“I have a proposition that may benefit both of us. I propose a political marriage between us. To ensure that no harm be done or come from each of our kingdoms.”

A large smirk ran across his face for a moment as he leaned in a tad bit closer in his throne to look at her directly.

“Do not toy with me dear Zelda...I know that the Zonai have no love toward me or my people. Marrying you would be not different than swearing my services to them. My people deserve to be equals not servants.”

“Then allow me to stay with you here in your kingdom. In the realm of the Gerudo instead of Hyrule. And I swear that I will make Rauru allow you to rule as a King of the Gerudo not a lord. Your people and ours will have no more ill will toward the other if they see us married.”

He said nothing as he looked her up and down for a quick moment. She was not unattractive. But there was one matter that crossed his mind.

“Are you even of age to ask such a thing. I may not be the best ruler but I will not share a bed with a child.”

Zelda’s face went red for a moment but not at the thought of what he suggested but forgetting that she was technically older than she looked but he was even older in those terms. She gathered herself as she looked at him.

“Yes I am...and the offer still stands. Even if you think low of my kind. I want what is best for both our peoples. There will be no need for war. Your people will live not just survive.”

Ganondorf chuckled to himself.

“Your kind? You think I hate all Hylians? Tell me my lady, did you ever wonder why my annoyance is focused more toward Rauru than anyone?”

“Surely because of his want for you to swear fealty to him?”

“Well...I must admit that was some of it. But that was not it entirely. You see dear Zelda...Queen Sonia before caught my eye. For more reasons than one...”

Zelda was slightly taken back. Did the man she know as the Demon King have feelings toward Queen Sonia before she had been wed.

“But now...I will be even more honest toward you dearest Zelda...you have peaked my interest in this union.” He said sitting up from the throne adjusting his hair to it laid over his shoulder. 

“I would hope it to be a marriage not completely void of affections.” He said with a smile on his face as he watched her cross her arms.

“That depends on two important factors for this union to work.”

“Oh? and what would that be?”

“First, You respect me as a partner and a woman and treat me no lesser than if I was one of your own, in return I do the same. I will not treat you as a possible threat but instead as a man and a partner.”

‘and secondly?”

“We cause no harm to the other, only then can we have complete faith in one another.”

“Hmph...So be it.”

He lowed his head down to her and smiled this time seeing her for the Hylian woman she was. The dress she wore clung to her form beautifully the pure white color only adding to it as the accessories she wore shined a bit in the sunlight making her look more radiant than the days before. Her green eyes shining more vibrantly as she looked up at him without any fear in them. 

She was different from the other hylians. She was intimidated by him but there was no fear. In truth his interest was now peaked and so was hers. Could she change the future doing this? or would it be all for not. It didn't matter to her, if there was a chance to change their fates she would take. No matter what.

[jadedrrose]

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬

After a long day of being one of the top warriors in the Yiga Clan, there's one thing within you that just can't be put to rest; and the only person who can help out is Sooga.

Warnings: smut/nsfw content, minors dni, is proof-read but probably poorly written anyway, also i am mildly embarrassed now. nobody talk to me about this.

Steam rose out of the warm water of the bath, fogging the entire room up. With your arms crossed against the edge of the tub, chin resting on them, you watched the swirling of the steam that clouded the space around you. 

The hot water soothed your aching skin, helping to relax you after a long day of training before going out on an unexpected mission. It had been quite the ordeal, really. A group of footsoliders had been on their regularly-scheduled mission in the desert when they were ambushed by a squad of Gerudo soldiers. And with most of the blademasters, as well as Sooga, being so busy, that left only you to go out to aid them. 

In the end, you’d come out of the battle victorious. None of the footsoldiers had been injured, although a few of them were a bit shaken-up. You, on the other hand, suffered minor injuries, but it was nothing you hadn’t dealt with before; and a nice bath always helped.

So that’s what landed you here, in the large bath connected to you and Sooga’s quarters. Sighing, you turned from resting on your chin to laying your head on its side, ear against your arms now. While you were now relaxed from the exhausting day, one thing within you could not be put to rest.

The need for Sooga’s touch.

Your husband had been so unbelievably busy, which of course, was to be expected with him being the right hand to Master Kohga, but lately it seemed more and more work was being thrown at him. The hideout’s traps needing reinforcing due to a recent monster ambush, blademasters that felt they needed to push themselves harder in training, lessons in disguising, all on top of his regular duties. While Sooga already didn’t sleep much, he’d now taken to simply sleeping in his work room’s chair, leaving you alone in bed most nights, when normally, he’d at least lay with you as you slumbered. It was eating at you.

Sighing again, you figured it would be a good idea to get out of the bath now, especially since it was already so late when you’d gotten in. Standing up, you retrieved your towel and wrapped yourself in it, stepping out of the tub as you did so. 

Perhaps you should go visit Sooga. You hadn’t really seen him all day, and if you were feeling lonely, he most certainly was too. Not to mention, the aching within you, desperate for his body against your own. Putting on a tank top and shorts, you hung the towel to let it dry and formed a hand sign, transporting yourself into his work room.

Just as you’d anticipated, Sooga was hunched over in his chair, a large assortment of papers and old leather-bound journals were scattered across his desk, as well as his mask laying abandoned to the side. The poor man was so focused on his work that it seemed he hadn’t even noticed your appearance. Silently, you walked over to him, and quietly spoke his name.

“Sooga,” you called, voice barely above a whisper.

He perked up, head turning to face you. He looked incredibly tired, though. Feeling a bit worried, you rushed towards him, taking his head within your hands to examine his face.

“If you don’t rest, you’re going to die of exhaustion, my love,” you frowned, leaning to kiss him. 

“I’m aware,” he replied, voice dry. 

Keeping your noses touching, you ran a thumb over his lips, suddenly remembering why you were here. “Come to bed with me,” you proposed, a hint of something other than concern in your tone.

“I’m not finished here,” Sooga’s uncovered hands found a place to rest on your back, one of them trailing a bit low. 

A shiver ran through your spine. Fuck, you needed him to touch you more. “But you need to rest. And…”

“And what?” He demanded.

“I need you,” it came out more whine-y than you’d hoped, but you didn’t care. There was an ache within your lower abdomen that needed to be tended to.

“I see,” Sooga smirked, his dark eyes gazing into yours. “Let me finish my work, and I’ll give you what you desire.”

Biting your lip, your heart began pounding as his hand slipped below your ass, his fingers now rubbing circles into your upper thigh. “I need you now,” you whined, leaning into him. “It’s been days since we even hugged, Sooga. Please.”

He hummed, his other hand moving up to cup your face. His thumb grazed across the edge of your lips, over to the center of them, daring to push against them to see if you’d open them. Obliging, you ran your tongue over the tip of his thumb, looking at him with the most desperate puppy-eyed look you could manage.

“You truly are desperate,” he chuckled. “I’ll indulge you, I suppose.”

Releasing his thumb, you were quick to give him yet another kiss, though this time there was much more heat behind it. “I'll do whatever you wish, Sooga.”

“Get on your knees,” he growled, a smirk forming on his lips when you did exactly as he’d asked. 

Hands reaching for the belts attached to his hips, Sooga chuckled at seeing how you rushed to remove them. It was always a difficult task to unhook them, but when you finally did, you threw them to the side and began to undo the shorts of his uniform.

He was unbelievably hard. Sooga already had… difficulty in hiding his manhood, but now it seemed as though he was about ready to tear through the uniform. Freeing him, you were practically drooling at the sight of his enormous length. You wasted no time in getting to work, taking him into your hands and pressing light kisses and licks to his tip. And although you wanted to swallow him whole now, you decided to stall and continue teasing him.

You had almost hoped for him to grab a hold of your head and shove your mouth onto his cock, but Sooga instead ignored your teasing, returning to his work. Frowning, you looked up at him, though you couldn’t tell what he was working on whatsoever. “What are you even doing?”

“I’m updating some records,” he muttered, “somebody didn’t upkeep with the clan’s archive, and now we’re years behind.”

“I’m sorry,” you hummed, before licking a long stripe up his length. And just as you’d hoped, the man above you let out a hiss.

Giggling, you returned to kissing his reddened tip, although this time you took to suckling on it as well. You could feel the way he tensed up, clearly growing tired of your games. But Sooga had never been able to snap at you before, he was too soft for that sort of thing. You still wondered, how long could you push him before he did break? You’d try testing that tonight.

Agonizingly slowly, your hand that held his length within it ran along it, ever so slightly jerking him. But it wouldn’t be enough to give him adequate pleasure. You kept kitten-licking his head, glancing up at him every few seconds to see if he would falter. He had a look on his face as though he were becoming frustrated, but he never looked away from his work. 

Without warning, you took the first couple of inches into your mouth, sucking on him for a short second before releasing him with a pop. The motion startled Sooga, and he groaned, one of his hands gripping the arm of the wooden chair. 

Returning to the small kisses, your hand that had been resting on his knee moved up to his thigh, tracing the muscles within it. If you weren’t down under the desk right now, then perhaps you’d be sitting atop his thigh, grinding your cunt against it. Another time.

Finally, your hand slithered between his legs, reaching to fondle his balls. Upon this, Sooga tensed up even more, and a groan escaped him, but still, he didn’t say a word. 

You kept your antics up for a while, silently hoping that any second now he’d snap. And when he did, it turned you on much more than you’d ever imagined.

“Get on with it!” He demanded, looking down at you now. “I can’t take another second of your incessant teasing!”

Giggling again, you opened your mouth, slowly enveloping the tip of his cock into it. Sooga groaned, taking the hand that had been gripping the chair and gathering your hair into it, gently pushing down on your head. So he still couldn’t get rough with you, even if you’d managed to make him verbally snap.

To Sooga’s relief, you finally lowered your head, stretching your jaw as far as you could in order to fit him in. Fuck, you’d forgotten how unearthly huge he was. Taking him inch by inch, tears welled up in your eyes as he filled your entire mouth, his cock poking into your throat now. You’d thought it to be impossible previously, but when your nose poked the base of his cock and you had finally swallowed every inch of him, you were pleasantly surprised to see his entire length fit into your mouth. You whined around him, sending vibrations through his length. 

Sooga moaned, the noise sending a hot yearning sensation within your cunt. He rarely made noises like that, and whenever he did, it was nearly enough to make you cum every time. 

Pulling yourself back up, his cock popped out of your mouth, drool spilling from your lips as you gasped for air. Coughing, you steeled yourself to go down again. But Sooga stopped you.

“I need to be inside of you,” he pleaded, looking down at you with the same desperate look you’d given him earlier. His cheeks were flushed a deep red, something that happened every time you two got intimate. He was horrible at hiding his embarrassment, after all.

He helped you get to your feet, and you hastily pulled your shorts and panties off, planting yourself in his lap. But Sooga grabbed your waist, lifting you up onto the desk as he stood up. Guiding his length to your dripping hole, Sooga teased your entrance for a short bit, probably to try and get back at you. But he was far too desperate to waste time on that, so with a loud cry from yourself, Sooga pushed his thick cock into your tight cunt. 

Your inner walls burned as he stretched you wide open, tears beginning to slip from your eyes. No matter how many times he fucked you, it was always a difficult task to adjust to Sooga’s hugeness spreading you apart. Wrapping your legs around his waist, your hands gripped at his wrists, nails digging into his skin. But the pain quickly subsided, and as soon as it did, you began lifting your hips, grinding against him. 

“You’re alright?” He whispered, something he always did before moving inside of you. Nodding, you wrapped your arms around his upper-body as Sooga lowered himself to hold you. 

With one hand holding your waist, Sooga began to thrust, the vague bulge within your lower tummy popping up ever so slightly every time he rocked forward into you. Grabbing onto the belts around his back, you began whining, biting your lip to try and suppress the noises. 

Despite the fact he’d barely been inside of you for two minutes, you were already feeling as though you were about to reach your high, your cunt beginning to clench down on his cock as Sooga slammed into you. Every sensation in your body heightened, and you let your mouth hang open, eyes screwed shut as the pleasure overcame you. The sweat between your bodies, Sooga’s grunts and heavy pants against your neck; where his face was currently buried, the way you could feel the muscles in his body flexing as he pound his length into you, it was all too much. And apparently it was for him, too.

With a loud groan, Sooga slammed into you once more and froze, spilling his large load into your cunt. Crying out his name, you hugged him as tightly as you physically could, cumming on his cock.

It took a few minutes for either one of you to regain your composure and catch your breath. You were first to let go, your arms falling limp at your sides. Sooga, on the other hand, took a bit longer, still holding your body as close to his as possible. He panted into your neck, audible sighs leaving him as he calmed down. 

Finally, the blademaster reluctantly pulled himself off of you, carefully sliding his softening length out from your walls. A mixture of your juices and his seed spilled from your hole, and Sooga was quick to tuck himself back into his shorts and scoop you into his arms. 

“Let’s get you cleaned up,” he huffed, placing a firm kiss against your lips.

“I guess I took a bath for nothing, then,” you smiled, kissing him again. 

Holding you close, Sooga transported himself and you out of his training room, abandoning all of his work to tend to you. 

[totkdaily]

Day 85: Attack on Gerudo Town

The attack on Gerudo Town begins. 

It's hard to keep an eye on all the gates at once, and the sand makes it hard to move quickly.

I focus on taking out the hives first - and then we mop up the remaining gibdo. Gerudo Town is safe again, for now. 

Debriefing afterwards, Riju noticed that the gibdo hives became sand when they were destroyed. She wonders if the gibdo and the sand are more connected than we thought. It's a shame she and Zelda haven't had cause to spend much time together - it's exactly the kind of observation the Princess would love. 

Now that the threat is passed, we can discuss Riju's summons. She wants to show me something down in the shelter. 

Past the rolling door below is the vibrant Gerudo community I remember. I'm glad it's surviving this much, at least. 

A young girl, Delia, immediately runs up to me - and we're told off by Lorn. She's too young to talk to Voe. Lorn does not want me here - too bad. 

I find Cara, the accessory designer. I remember the shop owner she mentions - apparently she went out for supplies and hasn't come back yet. The desert must be littered with lost people. We need to sort that sand shroud. Cara says she went to the Toruma Dunes - where there are Molduga. Great. 

Beside a strangely familiar orb, I meet Rotana, a scholar. She's working on deciphering stelae, writings on stone pillars. This one says: 

“The seven heroines who protect the Gerudo. Their secret will be expressed on six stelae.”

On the other stela she has, it says: 

“The seven heroines who protect the Gerudo. And eighth channels and guides the powers of these seven.”

Rotana says the heroines are so ancient nothing is known about them - not even if they should be worshiped as a collective or as individuals. Apparently there may even have only been one at all - or conversely, eight! Hence the eighth heroine statue in the Highlands, I suppose. 

She wants to find the other four stelae and make her name in archeology. She thinks they'll be underground. I shall look out. 

I find Riju looking at a mural surrounded by water.

“Standing back-to-back with the throne, witness red pillars across a vast sea. Unite the pillars in light to reveal the lightning stone and open the way. You who can hear my voice, come to me. I await you.”

Incredible. Words directly from the sage, preserved here. 

It sounds like I should start at the throne. But I want to explore this shelter first. 

I find one of Rotana's stelae behind some crumbling rock.

She translates it as:

“The seven heroines protect the Gerudo with the powers of heart, skill, fortitude, wisdom, flight, mobility, and compassion.”

There's a Hylian here, Jules. She warns me not to misbehave - there's already a man in jail. I miss the inconspicuousness of my Gerudo clothes…

There's a kid called Aaqlet - that's the name the guy in jail said as I went by. Poor guy, he probably just came to check on his kid. And her mum isn't here either, she's working at the secret clothes shop. Aaqlet has a map, which I should follow at some point. 

The spa and the wine bar have moved down here, so at least people are still managing to do business. 

I cross the main hall again to explore the other side - and fall down a hole! The short drop ends with a splash. There's a message in a bottle.

“It's you! At long last! You, the voe reading this letter, are the voe I was fated to meet! And I am the vai you were destined for! You must hurry and rescue me! I am locked away from the outside world! Do not worry though! I will send all of my love to you until you come and find me. Stay safe and know that we will meet soon. It is our destiny, after all! -Calyban”

Oh dear. I should just put this back in the water. But where does this tunnel go, anyway? 

A bunch of places: a house in Gerudo Town, a circular path that needed blasting open, and finally a korok panel. I ascend through the tunnel and head back to the shelter. 

I find Calyban by the large hole in the shelter floor, but she wants to be left alone. Fair enough.

Another kid, Kalani, also hides her face when I approach. I leave her be and stop at the goddess statue. 

In exchange for the four Sage's Wills I've found, I grant Tulin a stronger attack. I also get three heart containers, to hopefully make it harder to blow myself up. 

I stop in at a classroom, and find myself in use as a teaching aid. Nali is too shy to look at me - but I do have that Sheikah mask… it's not enough for her. I don't actually think I have any full-face masks - I'll have to come back. 

Past where the sand seals are hanging out, I find a room that's almost a miniature of the valley of the seven heroines.

I wonder… I've seen a  few small orbs around. This would seem to be the place for them. I wonder what happens if I find them all.

I find a buried and broken stela, and manage to blow away the sand and put it back together again.

Beyond, a much larger tunnel. The valley of silent statues. 

It's already been a long day - in fact, it's nearly over. But I want to know what's down here… 

I find Nellie, who's been exploring down here a little. She doesn't seem to think much of it though - she's heading back to the canteen. 

Let's find out for myself…

[breathlesslink]

Chapter Ten — Goron City

t.o.c ; << | >>

[chapter warnings: arguments, link is overthinking, link is mean]

"We only have a few more minutes until we reach Goron City. It should be much cooler inside the actual city..."

Link's words did little to comfort you. Sure, you were used to the heat. Gerudo Town was in the desert, after all. But the dry heat of your second home was little in comparison to the scorching heat of the volcano. You had to discard your wooden shield because as you ascended to Goron City it caught on fire. The tips of your fingers were burnt from where you had grabbed the edge, but it wasn't anything to mention and worry Link over.

"We should've made more potions. I feel like I'm about to combust."

"Someone back at the stable mentioned that there were fireproof suits we could find that help. Maybe we can ask someone in the City about them-- I'm sure they sell them for travelers."

The air between the two of you was quiet.

It wasn't unusual for there to be silence between you and Link-- you couldn't keep a conversation going 24/7-- but this one felt different. Tense. It had been a bit off since leaving Zora's Domain, but you didn't want to think too hard about it. The only issue-- the strange feeling in the air continued to get worse and worse the closer you got to the city. It was almost unbearable, but was it your place to question it? You had to try.

"Link?" Your voice was quiet. He hummed. "Is everything alright?"

Link didn't respond for a moment, and you worried that you had crossed a boundary. "I just... They weigh on my mind."

"Who?"

"The old Champions." Link stared ahead. His eyes held a glazed-over look-- refusing to look at you. "I feel bad. Guilty, if anything."

"Survivor's guilt is a thing." You shrugged, "It can happen to soldiers when their comrades die. Like you're guilty that you're alive when they could've been alive too. But Link, do you realize that their sacrifices gave you another chance? It sucks that they didn't survive, but they had so much faith in you that they gave their lives to give you a fighting chance at defeating Ganon."

"And I failed to defeat him, which made them die."

"No, you were given a chance to get stronger. Who's to say that you would've defeated him back then?" You were a firm believer that things worked out they way they're supposed to. The Goddess doesn't make mistakes. "Maybe the Champions would've died before you made it to Ganon and couldn't activate the beasts to help you. Then he would've been way stronger. Or-or you said Zelda was in the castle, fighting him off right? If she couldn't use her powers like you said, then she wouldn't have weakened him or anything. 100 years ago may not have been the right time to kill Ganon, but now can be."

Link didn't respond, the gears turning in his head. You really hoped that you didn't say the wrong thing. "The entrance to the city is right ahead. Let's go."

You lowered your gaze to your horse, patting his mane in an attempt to soothe yourself from the blatant rejection of your comfort. It hurt, but you understood where he came from. This was definitely something you had no experience speaking on, so of course he'd take your words lightly. You didn't have much time to think about that, though, as the ground began to rumble beneath you. A loud roar pierced the air and a crash came down beside you, making Taz rear up in fear.

A large boulder appeared on your right, cratering the ground beneath it as it fell from the sky. Vah Rudania thrashed on the side of the volcano and more smoldering hot rocks flew from its vicinity to different parts of the city.

You pushed forward, tying Taz up with Epona at the entrance and heading in with Link. He was already a few steps ahead of you, asking around to find the Elder of the village. It didn't take long for a Goron to point you in the right direction, nor did it take much longer to walk across the small village and find him.

Bludo was very obviously the oldest Goron you'd ever seen— though, you'd rarely seen Gorons in your life. They didn't travel far from rocks, and rocks did seem to be pretty rare in the desert.

"— and that darn Yunobo hasn't been back in hours!"

Bludo raised his voice a few decibels and you finally tuned into what he was saying. Hopefully you weren't missing too much context. You didn't want to ask Link and bother him.

"Where's he at? I can find him."

"He went up to the Abandoned North Mine to fetch my painkillers this morning. Hasn't been back at all. Goddess only knows what he's been up to."

"We'll go get him right now!" You chime in. Link side-eyes you, but doesn't say anything until you bid your goodbyes to Bludo and are back in the town.

You need to buy that armor the people at the stable talked about .

"You don't need to come on this." It's his first words to you since you arrived, and they stung. "We agreed that you'd stay behind when it came to the Divine Beasts."

"This isn't the beasts, though." You argued, "I don't want to just sit in the village and do nothing. Once you and Bludo go to the volcano then I'll stay back."

Link doesn't respond, walking past you to the general store. There's two sets of armor for travelers there, but he only picks up one and brings it to the counter.

"Are you serious right now?" You're starting to get upset. You understood that he was going through a lot— really. But taking it out on you? "This is so petty."

You grabbed the other suit of armor and paid for it with your own rupees, not the satchel of shared rupees that you both used for travel necessities. You had to practically race to put on the suit and catch up with Link.

"Y/N, you can't come with me." He still marched ahead, eyes glued on the direction Bludo pointed you in.

"Yes I can!"

"No, you can't!" Link whipped around, exasperated. "You don't need to be doing the stuff that I have to do! You're not the hero— I alone am destined to do this so I need to do it alone. You can't do the things I need to do. I don't need you."

If all of Link's other actions stung, then this one was like a punch to the gut. Your eyes pricked with tears, but you couldn't possibly let Link see them. Especially after he already practically called you too weak to help out.

You tried to keep your voice steady. "Really? That's low."

"You don't get it—"

"No, Link, I do." You were shaking— whether it was from rage or something akin to heartbreak, you didn't know. "You're letting this whole thing get to your head. It's a huge deal, yeah, but you're taking it too far. There's no reason you should have yelled at me like that."

Link's eyes softened for a fraction of a second, but you turned around too quickly to see it. You took off your helmet and threw it on the ground— 500 rupees be damned. It was hard to keep the tears in.

Your past taught you to stand up for yourself. To not let issues get to you, big or small. You knew you couldn't tolerate someone treating you the way Link has today, and you'd turned your back on someone before the same way you had today.

So why did this feel so much more painful?

Link was your first friend outside of Gerudo Town. Your traveling partner. Someone you cared about a lot more than you'd ever cared about someone before. A best friend, perhaps.

You didn't look back as you walked back into the city, straight through until you reached the other end. Even then, you kept going. You headed to the hot springs on your map— you just had to remember how to get there, since pulling out your paper map would destroy it in seconds.

"You can do better."

"Goddess—"

"Language." The voice was in your ear. You whipped around, coming face to— uh, mask— once again with a familiar person. "I heard your little spat."

"Why are you following me?" You absolutely were not in the mood to deal with this soldier. You took a step back— he was too close for your liking.

"Just interested in your journey." He chuckled. "Curious as to how you did a complete flip and went to aiding the enemy."

"He was never an enemy. You guys just tricked me into believing he was one."

"Ah, to-may-to, to-mah-to." The Yiga waved his hand dismissively. "Just because we have entirely different perspectives doesn't make either of us wrong. We see our truths through our own eyes. I cannot see your truth because I do not have your eyes, and you cannot see mine."

"Unless I take them out of your head." You grumble. It was very tempting.

"I'm not so sure you'd do that. You do remember that I'm in possession of some knowledge you'd like, right?"

"How could I forget when you're constantly dangling it over my head."

The Yiga barked out a laugh at this and you tried to ignore how your heart jumped. "I'll give you a hint if you do something for me."

Another tempting offer. Perhaps more tempting than gouging his eyes. "Depends on what it is."

"Find out where the Master Sword is."

"I haven't even heard anything about it—"

"Your brother is somewhere you would least expect. And now I expect some information the next time I see you. Toodle-loo!"

In a puff of light and talismen, the Yiga was gone.

Where you would least expect? What? You wanted to go to the hot springs to relax, but were left with more questions and your headache growing even worse.

The Master Sword...

Of course the soldier knew that you knew what it was. The Master Sword was in all of the stories and legends that the Yiga taught about the return of the Hero. With that sword, Link would be able to seal away the darkness and save Hyrule. You guessed that the Yiga's plan was to take the sword and hide it, so Link would never be able to seal the darkness.

You chose an empty hot spring pool, undressed and sunk down into the water until it reached just below your nose. You had a choice to make.

Find your brother, or help Link.

———

"Just because we have entirely different perspectives doesn't make either of us wrong. We see our truths through our own eyes. I cannot see your truth because I do not have your eyes, and you cannot see mine."

As much as you hated to admit it, the Yiga Footsoldier was quite the philosopher.

His little lecture played over and over in your head as you bathed, scrubbing all the dirt and grime from your adventure away. You felt a bit better afterwards— rejuvenated. Your mind was a bit more clear after being muddled with anger and frustration.

"Just because we have entirely different perspectives doesn't make either of us wrong."

Link has the future of Hyrule resting on his shoulders. The lives of thousands. Of course he'd get stressed— in the past, he was literally so stressed out that he wouldn't talk to anyone about it.

The Yiga Clan had their own truths, too. They were upset about the Sheikah Clan being exiled for their technology and disagreed with the clan members who decided to cast away the advances. In some morbid attempt at revenge, they formed the Yiga Clan and swore to eliminate all who stood against Ganon as he used their tech.

And you.

You were part of both sides. One a bit less willing than the other, but you were nonetheless. You never necessarily agreed with the Yiga, but fear does things to someone. They follow rules without much complaint. And now, being with Link, new truths have emerged.

You knew you weren't going to comply with the Yiga Clan, but you needed to find your brother.

With a heavy sigh, you waded to the edge of the hot spring. You dried your hands on your discarded shirt and pulled the paper map out of your bag and got to work.

[lynelsscareme]

... In my defence, I have been left alone to pack for a plane trip, and this was my chosen procrastination. Here, have a full map of the world surrounding Hyrule Kingdom.

I've set it up so it would take a rough month and a half to cross Hyrule on foot, even without the difficult terrain and other considerations. So have in mind this world is large with a capital BIG.

Due to places like the Great Sea and other locations present in some games that didn't have landmarks that always perfectly connected with other preceding depictions of Hyrule, I've taken a lot of liberties and made the continent of Hyrule and the new continent that was the home of Spirit Tracks vastly different locations. To be honest, I don't mind this being used as a reference for people trying to comprehend scale in their own writing, so do with it what you will. Just understand that I'll probably never get the chance to finish the closeup maps I had pencilled out. Ah well.

The main map of Hyrule is very much the BOTW one, but the expansive size and direction of the Gerudo desert is based on many more variations. Side note: Termina does not exist on this map per se, it is technically a tear in reality, a prison of sorts, meant to keep the powers beyond the control of mere mortals at bay. So again, do with this what you will.

[newtabfics]

Twisted. Ganondorf x Zonai Princess Fic. Chapter 5(FINALE): At His Side

Summary: Ganondorf notices the way the princess shies away from him and enacts a plan to manipulate her. Little does he know, Zonai are much more animalistic than the stories lead him to believe. You can't fight your instinct when it comes to your mate. Triggers for manipulation on ganondorf's part. Hypnosis/Mind Control magic. Murder. blood. But more, oh so more importantly...We do be fucking Ganondorf so like...snoo-snoo ;)

Part 1

The sand swirled in the desert and began to cover Gerudo Town in its storm. Strange formations–nests–began to form outside the city, letting the dead fall down like maggots into the sand. Gidbos slowly began to swarm the street, provoking every woman into action as panic filled the streets.

Vai fled with the daughters. The warriors bled and fought. The princess of Hyrule could only watch as the sand bit into her skin.

She should've been horrified, she knew. Hylia's beautiful sky was blood red and the dead were stalking through the streets, killing one-by-one at the living. Yet, she could only stare in anticipation when a lone figure crossed through the northern gate.

Y/N's body shuddered in excitement at the realization that his scent somehow made his way to her. Her mate walked among the dead, eyes locked onto hers. His new form was something that sent everyone running. 

Anyone who dared to near him was grabbed by his malicious power and subdued, only to be finished by the Gibdos that staggered over to the crippled warrior.

She could only wait on that balcony, unable to leave the room because of that same power that overcame the warriors who dared to challenge him as he approached the palace, unaware of who he was.

He soon stood before her in this new form. Y/N could only stare in wonder before taking in the stone embedded in his forehead. She would be a fool to not recognize the secret stone gifted to her mother by her father.

"You killed her," she whispered as the scent of her mother's blood finally reached through her.

"I did," He said simply as he approached. "Does it fill you with hate?' he asked this almost tenderly, as though he needed her answer. His finger trailed gently over her cheek, burning his malice into her flesh.

Yet, she couldn't feel it. She could only close her eyes in comfort as she leaned into his touch, nuzzling into his palm.

"Anger, yes," She hummed. "But not hate. I…I think–"

"You needn't think of anything else," He commanded, sending a thrill through her body. "I will conquer your kingdom. I will ascend as the new god of this realm. You will be my bride, my wife. My prize."

Y/N couldn't help the unfiltered joy that radiated from her as his magic began to infect her, searing into her flesh happily as she stepped closer to him.

"My power is already beginning to change you and will continue to. You will be mine alone, bound to me. Can you truly say you do not hate me?" The demon asked, studying the half-Hylian as her arms wrapped around his waist.

Y/N, a slave to her body and his magic, simply smiled as her eyes slowly became a deep shade of red.

"I love you, my mate," she said happily. "I waited for you like a good wife, didn't I? My king looks glorious." She eyed him hungrily as she licked her lips. "A new form for me to worship. Can I be your first devoted follower?"

"I will claim you then," He snarled, shoving her to the bed. "Such a good princess. You waited as I commanded." His smirk grew wide when she quickly went to her hands and knees, presenting herself to him. He eyed the way her folds already seemed soaked, enamored by his presence. "You are my bride."

"Yes, my king," She whined as she let herself sink further into her madness of him. "I beg of you to use your bride, please."

As he pushed into her body, spreading her open on his cock, his magic twisted violently around her. The Gloom infected and consumed as it changed her. Ganondorf relished in every moan she let out as he thrust into her, watching her body shift.

Her hair began to nearly match his own, almost like a bastardized version of branding on her spirit. He smirked when she rocked against him eagerly, her skin burning with his power.

Ganondorf turned her on his cock, moaning at the sight. No longer was she the sweet, timid princess the kingdom so dearly loved, but instead a demon of his own making, a succubus in her own right.

He grinned and let out a victorious laugh as he buried himself into her, thrusting violently into her hole. He groaned as she planted her feet firmly on the edge of the bed, giving her the stability to properly meet his thrusts. Her wails of pleasure drowned out the terror mounting outside as the Blood Moon bore a heavy blanket over the country.

The demon relished in the way she orgasmed in response to his assault, eyes rolling back. Her body practically transformed into a beautiful debauchery of her former self, damning her to him for all eternity.

Y/N could only throw her hands over her head to grip the sheets as her back arched up, meeting his thrusts into her with a smile. His cock throbbed inside her, recognizing the gesture.

Though she fully anticipated he'd bury himself into her again, she found herself pitifully empty and thrown to her knees on the ground. The tip shoved against her lips and she opened her mouth to him as her fingers slid down.

Ganondorf smirked as he gripped her hair, stroking himself with his hand as he watched her look up at him needily with lust as she touched herself. She was sucking greedily for his seed and he was all the more happy to oblige.

His load pumped three shots into her mouth before pulling back, pumping the next several loads onto her face and bare chest.

The Demon King watched his bridge swallow his seed, sealing her to him as the gloom began to form a malicious form of armor over her frame, as though pathetically attempting to match him.

With his seed drying into her skin, he took her out to Hyrule. There, he watched her slaughter Hylian after Hylian with malicious pride in his bride.

All she could think, as she speared the guards who once protected her as they approached the palace, was how happy she was to be with her mate.

[bigbelliesandbirths]

sry im crossed but i was playing botw and thinking about Link being pregnant with Mipha's baby after his whole slumber. Link experiences his first trimester in the Eldin region, pitching in there, assuming he felt hot all the time due to the VOLCANO that he was hanging out by instead of a pregnancy

Link heads towards Rito Village when he starts to show, and both Teba and Saki know that he's pregnant before he even realizes it himself. they probably don't wanna send Link up to vah medoh but they don't have a choice. insert link with a cute five/six month bump in his rito garments and worrying over Tulin bc his instincts are kicking in

Link spends his last trimester in the desert, traveling towards Gerudo Town in hopes of getting in and getting advice for the end of his pregnancy and delivery. But, despite his state, Link is still a voe and not allowed within Gerudo Town. Cue Link in that DELICIOUS vai disguise with a beautiful round belly. Riju is the one to finally convince Link to go to Zora's Domain, though Link stubbornly helps with the yiga clan and vah naboris despite his state bc he's the hero of hyrule he's fine! hes totally fine! even though theres definitely a little Zora baby about to burst him at the seams but he's fine!

now by the time Link does get to Zora's Domain hes totally overdue. his trip to the domain along the path takes twice as long at least, bc he still insists he can fight but its not. y'know. his best work. and he can't move that fast. when he FINALLY gets there, muzu doesn't believe that this knocked up little twunk could POSSIBLY be the same guy Mipha was head over heels for. and in his state, Link can't put on the Zora armor Mipha made him bc of his belly. luckily by this point he goes into labor, and despite the bullshit muzu is going on about, all the Zora help Link deliver. it definitely takes a bit, even with Link's strength, because it's a royal Zora due to Mipha's heritage so it's larger than average. when it's all said and done, Link is holding a cute (not-so) little Zora baby that looks JUST like Mipha. Then I imagine Sidon looking at Muzu like "my dad is NEVER gonna let you hear the end of this one lmfao"