I'm back baby! Inspired by a music meme where you put your iTunes or whatever on shuffle and write drabbles based on the songs that pop up in the time it takes the song to play. These are all involve Sheik and Link and all OOC more likely than not. If it's AU, I'll put a warning at the top. Otherwise assume these all take place during the events of OoT.

Disclaimer: I own none of the song, none of the characters, and all of the ideas.

Warning: As my wonderful boyfriend pointed out, this can get confusing if you don't know the songs. So pull up your iTunes, open up a YouTube tab, and join me for the ride!

Coin Operated Boy- Dresden Dolls

'Sheik,' Link thought, 'was just like the Iron Knuckles'. Not that Link wanted to fight and destroy him, but Sheik was constantly doing his duty. Constantly guiding Link and keeping the princess safe for another day. The Iron Knuckles were similarly driven, even if it was animating magic. Link kicked the remains of one Iron Knuckle and idly wondered if Sheik would turn into a lump of metal and magic if killed. Then he shrugged and went through the door to finish the temple.

Big Ass Rock- The Full Monty

"You. You snake. I can't believe you were working for Ganon this entire time!" he screamed at me.
I cringed. "No. I was only doing it to keep the princess safe. I would never work for Ganon. Never. You must believe me Link."
His mouth twisted. "Liar," he spat. "Any of Ganon's spies would lie about their involvement to save their own skins. They're all cowards and you're no different."
I began to sweat. "No. No, I promise you that I'm one of his spies in name only."
His eyes were crazed. "Like I believe that. Lucky for you, my justice is much swifter than the princess and those who remain loyal to her." He pulled out his hookshot and sank the barbed head into a tree branch. Lunging for me, he wrapped the handle around my neck and pulled tightly. As I struggled to get free, I heard him muttering that he would rid Hyrule of the filth like me. The Sheikah line ended a few minutes later.

Notes- Phantom of the Opera

"Bring me a messenger," the King commanded. A nearby guard clicked his heels, bowed, and went to find one of the royal messengers. He was soon back in the throne room with a small Sheikah boy following him. "Hmm. You'll do. Boy, take this note to that little brat my daughter has adopted. She has him running errands around Hyrule. You will find him either with her or in the hidden Goron city. Go. When you see my daughter, tell her to see me so I can stop this nonsense."

Sheik bowed and left the throne room quietly. He began searching for Zelda, starting in her royal apartments and ending in her secret garden. He found her there with a small blonde boy who was holding out a ruby. "Look what I got Zelda!" he piped excitedly. A small blue fairy zoomed around his head.
Zelda clapped her hands. "Good job Link. Now, the Zora's have the next- oh, I see we have a visitor. Do come in."
Sheik bowed and came into the garden. "My lady, Link. I have a note from the King and your father desires an audience my Lady." He plucked the ruby from the boy's hand. "I shall return this for you. Good day." Disappearing, he went to the Gorons and silently left the ruby on the chief's doorstep.

Several days later, Ganondorf made his move. There were no survivors.

Prima Donna- Phantom of the Opera

"Sheik! Bring me my gold gown and hurry! Oh, and I'll need my necklace with the stars, the matching shoes, and, on second thought, just bring me my jewelry box." Sheik ran around trying to help a 7 year old Zelda dress for a ball and that was just the beginning.

"Sheeeeeeeeiiik! The celebrations will be starting soon. I need to get dressed now! I need my star necklace, my shoes, and the dress. You KNOW which one!" Looking over at Link, hurrying around with him, Sheik reflected on how some things never change.

Can't Get No Satisfaction- Rolling Stones

"Sheik, will you come back with- Oh, I see. Well, the princess does need a personal guard during her diplomatic tour of the kingdom and she trusts only you. I know she needs me to train the new guards, but can't she take you and me with her?" Eyebrows wiggle and leer.
"No."
"Ouch. Shot down. Seriously, I miss spending time with you. The princess always has you running around doing things for her and I'm always busy training someone for something or going on my own missions. We can't seem to get 5 minutes alone and spend quality time tog- Hey! No need to throw shoes. I wasn't being perverted. Well, mostly not. Have fun touring the kingdom."

Where Are You- Spamalot

Link ran desperately towards where Sheik had been standing in the sand only seconds before. "No! No, you bastard, you can't leave me alone this time!" He sobbed. "Come back. I need you. You can't leave me. You're my love."

Baby Got Back- Sir Mix-A-Lot

A hand ghosted over his back. Sheik began cursing his ancestors liberally for the tradition that had him poured into his suit constantly. Link was fascinated with it. Not that he minded Link being fascinated with it, it was just that- OK, yes he minded quite a bit. Link couldn't keep his hands off of Sheik and Sheik was sick of it. For example, greeting the new recruits they were supposed being training together. Sheik was putting the fear of the Goddesses in them and Link was doing his best to distract him. "You have a 5 minute break. I need to speak to my associate," he growled, dragging Link away. Ignoring the new recruits, Sheik stared at Link. "Link. I know you miss spending "quality" time with me, and believe me, I miss it too. But keep your hands off if you want me to spend time with training with you."
Link pouted. "OK, OK. All I have to say is that your backside looks damn good." He yelped and ran away as Sheik took a swing at him. "Damn Hylians," he muttered before calling his men to order again.

Yellow Submarine- The Beatles

"Come on Sheik, it'll be fun, he says. The Zora's have beautiful cities, he says. He got the princess to agree that I needed to take a vacation." Sheik glared daggers at Link, who to his credit looked sheepish.
"I already told you that I'm sorry Sheik! I didn't think that the Zora's would have us tour their new city like this."
"I refuse to spend another two days in this…this THING underwater. Tell Ruto we want to leave."
"We do?"
"Yes, we do."
The Zora's submarine drifted under the waves, the Zora's in charge of tethering it blissfully unaware of the argument.

For Good- Wicked

Sheik drew in a deep breath. And drew in another one. "Sheik," a voice in the back of his head prodded. "I know princess. I know," he acknowledged. "I don't want to say goodbye. But I will do my duty as commanded."
"I'm sure he doesn't want to say goodbye either. It's for the good of Hyrule. If I can arrange it, I will have you meet again. He needs the final song you have to ensure that you will meet again. Now go." The voice sank back into sleep and Sheik squared his shoulders. "Here goes nothing," he muttered. "Link. Congratulations on reaching the final temple. In this temple you will meet the two witches who raised Ganondorf from birth. To reach the artifact you need, you will need to come back as a child. The Geurdo's will never let you through as a male child. Play this melody to come back here again." Pulling out his lyre, he strummed the melody that seemed to be more sad than usual. After Link played it back to him, he tucked the lyre away and nodded. "You are ready. Link… goodbye." Biting back tears, he warped away before Link could question his unusual severity and began to make his preparations for his own departure.

I'd Do Anything for Love- Meatloaf

"If you really loved me, you'd tell me where the princess is hiding," Link told me. He was lying in my arms, playing with my hair. We were taking a break from fighting Ganondorf to enjoy the warm sun on the shores of Lake Hylia.
I choked. "Link, you know I can't do that." My mind was whirling. Did he suspect? Could I tell him? No, I couldn't. What if Ganondorf caught him? He couldn't stand up to the torture that Ganondorf would inflict, not like I would be able to in my Sheikah body. The body had been specially trained to withstand torture, the remnants of the mind wrapping themselves around my own mind to help shore it up in the case of torture. Link wasn't trained.

"Sheik, why don't you trust me?" he pouted.
"Link…" I sighed. "I do trust you. But Ganondorf would do anything to find the princess and you aren't trained to stand up against his torture. The best thing you can do is defeat his monsters in his temples."
It was Link's turn to sigh. "I know, I know. I suppose I should be headed to the next temple." He pushed himself up.
I grabbed his arm. "I'm not trying to pressure you into anything Link and I didn't want to ruin our special day. Come lay back down. Please."
He shook me off. "I can't Sheik. Will I see you again?"
"Always." Watching Link disappear into the distance, I dropped my head back onto the grass and sighed with relief. My secret was safe one more day.

We Didn't Start the Fire- Billy Joel

Kakariko was burning. I had a moment of stunned disbelief before Navi's shriek drew my attention to Sheik standing in front of the old well. "Sheik," I called, jogging up to him, "What's happening? Why is Kakariko burning?"
He threw out an arm to block me. "Get back Link. Go help the villagers or something, just get out of here."
"Sheik, what-" was all I got out before he was picked up and shaken violently. Whatever picked him up suddenly threw him down on the stairs and hissed at me. Seeing the Master Sword in my hand, it rushed overhead towards the graveyard instead of staying and attacking me. Pulling out my ocarina and playing the Song of Storms, I ran to Sheik. "Sheik, please be OK. Please please please be OK," I babbled. Cradling him in my arms, I wished for a red potion and waited to see what would happen next.

Everyone's a Little Bit Racist- Avenue Q

There were days where Zelda couldn't stand to look at Sheik or Impa. At their deep tan, so different from her own pale skin. At their dark red eyes, a color the Goddesses gave to the outcasts. At their tattoos and the weeping eye. She knew that they were her most loyal subjects, but there were days when she hated them for being different and for the stares that they garnered everywhere. Even the royal guests would pull her aside and ask why she kept the Sheikah dogs and she would hate them all the more for the lectures.

Then Ganondorf came and she hid inside a Sheikah. It made her ashamed of her hatred, seeing how willingly the youngest Sheikah gave up his body for her. She felt his shame at being a Sheikah and his hatred of his race and it made her feel all the more worse.

She lived and trained in the Sheikah body, slowly learning to let go of the racism imbedded in her since birth. When Link woke up and she saw his trust in his new guide, no matter the race, she wept. Why could she, who had been blessed with the Triforce of Wisdom, not see what this boy who embodied Courage saw? 'Once this war is over, I shall make changes to my attitude and my people's attitudes,' she vowed before starting her duties.

Private School Girls- Tyler Read. AU Warning

Link looked around him at the party. 'Where's Sheik?' he wondered. 'He drags me to this party and then he disappears on me.' A girl he vaguely recognized from school latched herself onto his arm. She was waving a set of keys in his face. "Hey Link! We're blowing this lame joint. My parents are out of town for the weekend, so a few of us are headed back to my place to have a private party. You in? Your friend is coming with us." Sheik's face appeared above her shoulder. "Hey Link! Midna invited us to go with her and Zelly to her place. You in? She's having Beth, Colin and Agatha come too. She'll have some party favors there you'll love."
Link shrugged and followed his friends out the door. He knew that Sheik had a wild streak and didn't trust the "party favors" but didn't want to be left alone either.

He was running through a field. Zelda was riding a white horse and Sheik was wearing some tight thing with a red eye on the front. There was a sword in his hand and he seemed to be chasing Zelda and Sheik. Out of nowhere, an evil looking man appeared and started waving around his own sword. Link prepared to fight him when-

"Whoa, whoa. Midna. How strong is this stuff? Link is tweaking out majorly."
"Well it's not my fault if your friend can't handle his shit like you and I. Now come here honey, we have some unfinished business, don't we?"
"Later Midna. Come on Link. I'm taking you back to my place to recover. You do not look good."

Link just groaned and let Sheik lead him away.

One Jump Ahead- Aladdin

Sheik ran with the bread through the market. He was so hungry; one loaf wouldn't hurt and be missed. Or so he hoped, until he heard the angry shouts behind him. "Hey! Get back here with that you desert rat! All those damn Sheikah are alike, thieves all of them!" A tug on his arm made him duck into an ally. The boy hissed, "You can hide in here. Come on, I know my way to somewhere safe. Follow me." Blue eyes twinkled at him. "My name is Link."
Sheik clutched his bread to his chest. "I'm Sheik."

After Hours at McGann's- Gaelic Storm. Could be considered AU.

"Have another drink and tell us about your travels Hero! Barkeep, another round over here," a man called, slapping Link on the back. His eye twitched and he looked mutely at Sheik, who was hiding in the rafters, ready to extract him from any danger and take him home once the patrons let him go. Sheik just waved and made a shooing motion. Link glumly turned back to the group. "There I was, in the volcano on Death Mountain…"

Grow For Me- Little Shop of Horrors

Link crouched over a magic bean plant, lovingly watering it. Sheik looked at the plant warily. "Is that…Is it hovering?" he asked incredulously.
Link nodded. "Yeah. They're pretty incredible. Want to take a ride on it? It should be able to carry the two of us."
Sheik stepped back, then stepped forward until he was level with Link. "Only for you."

Wizard of Oz- Toybox

"Look, there's a shooting star. Make a wish Link," Saria called laughingly.
"OK Saria." Link closed his eyes tightly and made a wish.

-Years Later-

"Look Sheik, a shooting star."
Sheik grunted in reply, not looking up from the pack he was readying for Link.
"Oooooh, there's more! It's a meteor shower. Make a wish Sheik!" Link closed his eyes again and remembered seeing shooting stars with Saria.
Sheik didn't even bother closing his eyes. Instead, he pulled Link close and kissed the tip of his nose. "I wish you come back safe to me after crossing the desert and clearing the Spirit Temple."

You Spin Me 'Round- Dead or Alive

One two three, one two three, one two three. The musicians played a waltz and Sheik wished he were up there playing instead of sitting quietly against the wall watching Zelda. Hmmm, come to think of it, where was Zelda? As Sheik scanned the crowd for her, Zelda came up and tapped him with her fan. "Hello there handsome. Why are you standing here and not dancing?"
Sheik sighed. "Zelda, you know why. Because I'm here to watch you, not dance."
Zelda waved her fan empathetically. "Look, there's Link. Go dance with him. I'll watch," she teased.
Sheik sighed again and tapped Link's arm. "Care to dance?" he asked. "You can even lead."

By The Sea- Sweeney Todd Could be considered AU as well, since it's post-OoT.
Link tugged excitedly on Sheik's arm. "Look! The seaside. How I missed it," he sighed.
Sheik just rolled his eyes. "It's…big," he finally decided.
It was Link's turn to roll his eyes. "Isn't it pretty?" he asked. Tugging off his tunic and leggings, he began splashing into the waves. "I'm going swimming! Are you coming Sheik?"
"No."
"But whhhhhhyyyyyyy? It's fun. I'll teach you if you can't swim."
"I can swim. I just don't want to."
"But whhhhhhhyyy?"
"Link, stop whining. It's unattractive."
"Fine. Be that way." Link stuck his tongue out and started frolicking as Sheik looked on fondly.

No One Mourns the Wicked-Wicked Can be considered AU since it's post-OoT.

"So this is where He's trapped. It's hard to imagine someone so fundamentally evil being locked away like He is. Will the Master Sword hold?"
Shrug. "The princess said that it would. She is the Seventh Sage and the holder of the Triforce of Wisdom. Trust in the Sword and the Sages."
Poke. Tug. "It feels weird to use a new sword. I miss the Master Sword. I'll never miss fighting Him."
"Leave the Sword alone. I am NOT becoming His spy again. It was too hard the first time around."
Stroke. "I can see the scars that He left when He abused you, love. I would never put you through anything like that again."
Sigh. "You know why I had to do it and I'd do it again if I had to."
Lean. "I understand. I know." Spit. "I'm glad He's defeated, if not dead and destroyed."
"Me too. Let's go home."

It Ends Tonight- All American Rejects

"Link. I can't keep coming here. You're the princess's fiancé now." Sheik looked at his face in the mirror and knew that he was as ready as he was ever going to be.

Sheik knocked with dread at the door to Link's suite in the castle. "Sheik, come in, come in," Link invited. "What brings you here tonight? I thought we weren't meeting for another day."
Sheik swallowed hard. "I've come to say goodbye for the final time. I'm going to look for the remains of my own people in the desert."
Link looked confused, but started to ready a pack. "I'll come with you. Just let me prepare and tell Zelda. She'll surely let me go with you."
Sheik pushed him down. "No Link, this is goodbye for good. You're the princess's fiancé now, and I- we can't keep doing this. It isn't fair to her. So I'm leaving until the wedding. Goodbye Link." Sheik turned away with tears in his eyes and left his one true love crying on the bed.

They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha Ha- Napoleon XIV

Link laughed long and loud. "Can't you see him Mido? Saria, I know you know he's there. He's always there. Why do you lie to me?"
Mido and Saria exchanged looks before looking at Link's laughing, rocking form. "Link, sweetie," Saria began, "Sheik isn't here. He was the princess, remember? He doesn't exist."
Mido was blunter. "Link, you're going to the looney bin because only you can see your invisible friend you nutter. Take him away, he's scaring the others."
The guards each grabbed an arm and dragged Link out of his forest home to be treated for his delusions. He screamed for Sheik the entire time.

Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen Modern World AU

Detective Link looked at the boy sitting in front of him. His messy blonde hair fell in front of one eye. The eyes were a startling shade of red. "So, tell me again why you felt it necessary to murder Ganondorf Dragmire."
The boy stared stubbornly back at him. "Because he was a bad man. He was going to kill my princess."
Link pinched the bridge of his nose. "There are two problems with that. Just because Mr. Dragmire is from the Middle East does not make him a "bad man". Secondly, this so-called princess of yours is Zelda Hylian. She denies having any contact with you concerning Mr. Dragmire. Now, since you are a minor, normally you would be tried as such. But considering the method and errr, condition of Mr. Dragmire's remains, you will be tried as an adult. Do you have legal guardians that can help you choose a lawyer?"
"My aunt Impa will help me."
"Let's go call your aunt and put you back in the cell then."

Proud Mary- CCR

Royal playmate. Royal messenger. Bodyguard to the princess. Hiding place for the princess. Spy. Occasional torturer. Guide. Sheikah. Sheik had worn many hats during the war against Ganondorf. He was almost the lover of the Hero of Time. It was too late now of course, as Zelda pushed her way back to the forefront of their shared consciousness and he felt himself falling, falling into his own body again.

Comedy Tonight- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Tonight- Nathan Lane et al. AUish.

Link started fidgeting immediately. Sheik elbowed him in the side, slowly getting less gentle. Finally he dragged Link out into the hallway, trying not to disturb the other playgoers. "Why are you so restless? You're disturbing those of us who want to actually watch the play.
Link looked upset. "I'm sorry, but I can't stand it! They're making me into some big shot Hero and I didn't know what I was doing most of the time. If it weren't for you, they wouldn't be putting on this play right now, and you aren't even in it!"
Sheik shrugged. "It happens. I'm a Sheikah. We are often pushed to the background and no one wants to acknowledge my role in the war. I for one was most interested, especially to see how they would show the different Temples and the Sacred Realm. Now can we go back in to watch the rest of the play or do I need to take you somewhere else?"
Link shuffled his feet. "We can go back if you want to Sheik," he mumbled.
Sheik smiled behind his cowl. "Thank you Link. I know you don't enjoy it, but it really is entertaining how much they get wrong."

Da Doo- Little Shop of Horrors AU? Young Sheik and Link

"Buy some magic beans young man? They're going fast," the salesman chuckled as he stuffed his face with the beans. Link nearly jumped into Sheik's arms. "Gah!" he shrieked.
Sheik shoved him away and pulled out his wallet. "How much?" he asked. Turning to Link, he said, "These are useful. I'll buy you one, but you should get all of your own from now one."

Another One Bites the Dust- Queen

Link panted. Slicing an enemy's head off, he looked frantically for Sheik. He seemed to be holding his own, killing his own enemies as quickly as he could, but he was already wounded and the monsters were swarming him. Link cut a Deku Baba off its stem and fought his way to Sheik. "We need to get out of here. Can you cover me while I warp us with a song?"
Sheik managed to nod. "Grab my arm, I need both hands free." Sheik's daggers flashing, Link pulled his ocarina out and played, knowing the right song would come to get them away.

The Green Fields of France- Dropkick Murphys

Link was the only one who went to his grave. Link was the only one who cared to know about the mysterious Sheikah who gave himself, body and soul to the princess he served and loved. Even those who had survived to be saved by Sheik/Zelda didn't remember after the princess turned back time. If Link hadn't begged to keep his memories, would he forget like Zelda? Like everyone else? Would there be anyone to mourn this loyal, mysterious man that Link had fallen in love with? Link shivered with horror as he laid this week's offering of flowers and prepared to play Sheik's favorite song on the ocarina for him.

Ready Steady Go- L'Arc en Ceil
"Ready?" Link asked Sheik, steadying Epona.
"Ready." Sheik confirmed, patting his own warhorse.
They both nodded to Malon, who called in a loud voice, "Two laps around the Ranch. Play fair boys. No hitting each other. Ready….Steady…and, go!" She dropped a white handkerchief and the two released their holds. The horses were off like a shot, the riders jostling each other good naturedly.

Crazy- Gnarls Barkley

Sheik's mind was free to dream, during the war. The commonly held misconception, of course, says that the princess was the passenger in his mind and he was the one in control. Only she took over and nearly shredded her host's mind before stabilizing herself and allowing him to remain in control of a small part. Big enough to learn what she learned, occasionally see what she saw, and to dream his own dreams; small enough that he could not interfere with her management of their shared body. He usually dreamed of freedom, but as they met and guided the Hero, he dreamed more and more of Link. When the war ended and he was alone, he slowly went crazy, with so much freedom. The shock eventually drove him mad and his madness drove him to suicide.

We Belong to the Sea- Aqua AU, totally made up history right here.

"You know, the Sheikah originally come from Termina."
Link gave Sheik a look that said he didn't believe him.
"It's true. The cliffs that surround the sea, we lived in them at one point. Every Sheikah- that is, Impa and myself- grew up on the stories of our origins in Termina. It's our dream to be buried at sea like our ancestors."
Link snorted this time.
"I promise you. We can go explore the caves and see the ruins if you'd like. Impa will not die as a Sage, but I would like to be buried at sea if I can."
"I doubt the Zora would like that."
"Let's go explore the caves."

Shake It- Metro Station Modern day AU

Link never was quite sure why he brought the handsome stranger home that night from the club. Link was an out and proud bisexual man and the stranger was clearly into him, but he was also in a committed relationship. Judging from the way Zelda was clinging to the man's other arm, he doubted she really cared right now.
"We never asked your name did we?" Zelda asked, slurring her words a little from the alcohol.
The stranger smiled and Link's heart skipped a beat. "Your boyfriend here did, but it was loud and I doubt he heard. My name is Sheik."
Zelda smiled back. "I'm Zelda and this is Link. We're actually engaged, but…flexible."
"Flexible is good. You and your fiancé will probably enjoy my flexibility," he smirked.

Because of You- Kelly Clarkson AU? Shad from TP has a title now.

Link knew that Sheik had a history with Zelda that he wasn't going to pry into. They had ended a relationship many years ago. It was all water under the bridge now, even though Link knew it was a messy breakup to go with a messy relationship. He didn't understand why Sheik was so hesitant to go to Zelda's wedding to Shad, a foreign scholar and duke. Was he still jealous? Did he still love Zelda? Link felt his own jealousy gnawing away at the trust that he had in Sheik and their own relationship, and hated Zelda for retroactively ruining their relationship.

Today 4 U- Rent Post-OoT AU?

"Here." Link tossed Sheik a wallet heavy with rupees. "Go get yourself something to eat. You're nothing but skin and bones."
Sheik tossed the wallet back to Link. "They won't serve me. I'm still too close in coloring to Him and a hated Sheikah. Thank you for the offer."
Link huffed and ordered Sheik not to move. He was back quickly with meat and bread that he tossed to Sheik. "Eat."

And I stop here because I could do this all night long. Frickin' plot bunnies, gnawing on my brains. Ganondorf Dragmire is a fanon name I've heard used. Zelda Hylian was just dashed off quickly since I couldn't remember how to spell her father's entire name from WW. XD

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