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skyward-children · 9 months

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I was playing SkSw for the whatever time yesterday and kinda just. Realized smth. So there’s a blackout between the scene where you meet Fi and the scene where Link gets his knight uniform; I had lost a heart falling before that blackout, and when the blackout happened heard the telltale sound of hearts refilling. So, that could only mean Link slept, which even though the uniform cutscene takes place during the daytime and the meet Fi cutscene takes place at night, I never really thought about before.

I am thinking about it now. Oh, I am thinking about it.

Because just that night he learned about his destiny to save Zelda as the chosen hero of the goddess. Tomorrow he will wake up and put on his new uniform and plunge down to a surface world that only exists in his people’s legends, chasing after his childhood best friend with a literal metal sword lady as his guide. He’s never imagined anything beyond Skyloft. He’s never imagined Zelda being in any kind of danger. He’s never thought of them doing anything besides being best friends, living on Skyloft together and enjoying the daily antics of the town. And now he’s leaving everything he ever knew to go chase after Zelda in a place he didn’t even think existed.

And I just can’t stop thinking about it, because he’s Skyloft’s resident sleepyhead, known by literally the whole population for his love of sleep.

But I don’t think he slept a wink that night.

#it’s 4 am so I’m explaining this badly but my thoughts are spinning him like a wheel of cheese #I can just imagine him lying on his back #staring at the ceiling in the blackness #and maybe he can’t breathe #and maybe it’s all too much to process #so he just. holds Zelda’s sailcloth against his cheek and tries to think about her #and tries to sleep bc if she was there she would tell him he needed rest for his journey #but he can’t #no matter what he does #and he’s sweaty and the sheets are too hot and the shadows are suffocating him #and he looks around his room and it’s familiar it’s so familiar but he thinks about what he has to do tomorrow #and suddenly his room feels foreign #so he stares at the ceiling and hugs Zelda’s sailcloth and tries to sleep #but he is hot and he thinks he sees things in the darkness and Zelda is screaming #and he does not sleep #skyward sword #legend of zelda #link #sky link

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shiro-marshmello · 3 years

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SS Fanfiction Zelink One-shot

"So, what do you think?" I asked as I turned to Link with a questioning smile. "You can head back to Skyloft if you'd like."

The Hero of Sky shook his head. "It's alright Zelda. I want to be with you."

The breeze tousled his hair as the sun shined down on him. The yellow ring around his head almost seemed like a halo surrounding his head, making him seem divine. His determined eyes kept their firm gaze on me. Passion burned as fire in his cerulean orbs. I smiled softly, knowing that nothing can be changed once he made up his mind.

"Alright then. I won't force you."

I whistled for my Loftwing as she flew close and landed gracefully on the Goddess statue. "Here, please take this to my father." I said as I gently petted her feathers while putting a small letter in her beak. The bird seemed to understand that this may be a last farewell as she stared at me with sad eyes. Drops of tears begin to form as she tried her best to avoid my searching gaze. I sighed.

"I know, my friend. You've been there for me ever since I was a small child. I understand how attached you are. But you're meant to be a free bird soaring above Skyloft. You're no longer objected to serve me. You're free. Go and enjoy your liberty. After all, it's why I named you Libby."

I urged as I rested my head against her head while gently rubbed her beak. She closed her eyes and made a noise that's similar to a sigh. That was her favorite spot to be petted. After a short while, I pulled back. I stepped back and looked her dead in the eyes.

"Libby. Be a good girl and go."

If birds can show even a small bit of emotion, I swear to Hylia's name that I would've seen a broken heart behind those amber eyes of hers. Libby turned around, she glanced at me for one last time before bursting off with a flap of her wing. I watched her body slowly disappeared into the clouds until the sun blinded my eyes, preventing me to see further. I looked down in defeat. And then I felt a strong, gloved hand pulled me close. I raised my head, feeling grief stricken until I was met with a pair of concerned and gentle eyes.

"Everything alright Zelda?" Link asked as he pulled me down to sit beside him. I leaned my head against his shoulder and sighed. "Well, let's just say it's just hard to part with old friends, you know?" I gave him a wry smile. Link nodded in agreement. "Especially it's someone you've grown up with in all your life. Which is why..... I came all the way from Skyloft to look for you. You're..... You're very special to me." He rubbed the nape of his neck and looked away with a blush.

I reddened at his comment. I'm special to him? Could this mean....... He also have feelings for me, just like I am with him?

"Link...." I began, "There's just something I.... Must tell you. I had been hiding it from you for a long time. Well, wanted to tell you ever since the day you've been knighted in all honesty..... "

I fidgeted with my finger nervously, as I ran out of things to say. He kept quiet. His gaze on me, as if he's trying to encourage me to go on. I breathed. Now's the chance. If I don't tell him now, then when will I?

"I like you Link. Ever since we were children. Ever since we first went to the academy together..... Yeah. You heard that right. I like you. More than a friend."

I paused to take a breath. The lack of oxygen made me realize that I had been holding my breath. My hands that were resting on my lap were balled up in a fist as the knuckles were white. They also felt damp and clammy. Oh dear Hylia, was I nervous.

Not long after, I heard a lighthearted laugh. "Oh Zelda, I feel the same about you!"

I raised my head sharply and flushed red at what he just said. "E-eh!?" I stuttered.

"I said," he repeated with an amused smile. "I feel the same about you."

Suddenly my lap seemed interesting as I kept my eyes on my hands. Which were still white from feeling embarrassed. Thankfully, Link didn't appeared to have noticed. He wrapped his arms around my waist as he rested his chin against my shoulder.

"I thought you'd never confess." He hummed as he sighed contently while nuzzling close into my neck. I blushed crimson at that. I was speechless. Well, more like trying to process what was been said before I realized that he really meant it.

"I-I didn't know you shared the same feeling.... Or-or I would've told you before!" I crossed my arms in front of my chest and pouted. Link only chuckled. "You know, you smell nice." He whispered in my ear.

For a minute, I thought my heart was going to explode. This was too much! To cover up my embarrassment, I decided to change the topic.

"S-so, do you want to set out and explore Faron Wood together?" I asked Link while keeping my eyes on my lap. I didn't want to turn around for him to see that splash of pink across my cheek. To my relief, he agreed. Link stood up, pulled me up with him. I looked down from the Goddess statue. It was quite a long way down before we actually reach the floor, and there was no exit behind us anywhere. I gave Link a confused glance. "So, how are we supposed to get down?"

To my bewilderment, Link grabbed me, threw me on his back and jumped off the ledge. I screamed in terror, knowing that this was not Skyloft where we can call out to our Loftwings to catch us. In a minute, I regretted sending my Loftwing back to Skyloft.

"LINK! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!?" I cried out while wrapped my arms around his neck in pure frantic. I shut my eyes tightly, ready to embrace the impact of hitting the floor until I feel the speed of us dropping being slowed down. I opened my eyes a little to see that we had landed safely on the ground with Link grinning at me before he folded and put away the sailcloth I made for him. Oh, that's right. I forgot that I've made him a sailcloth.

"You almost gave me a heart attack!-" I was about to get mad until Link wrapped an arm around me. "Payback!" He beamed before letting me go.

"Oh no you don't!" I laughed and chased after him as we ventured deep in the green forest leading to Faron Wood.

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Author's Note

Hey guys! Thanks so much for reading! I know this is kind of a random chapter but as you can probably tell from the beginning that this is at the end of Skyward Sword (Just in case you felt like the beginning felt kind of random. Like I said in this post, I'm still a beginner writer so be easy on me TwT). But please let me know if you want to see more contents like this. Thank you again for reading and have a wonderful day!

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