100 writing prompt challenge
"For the love of Link & Zelda"
A/N: For this writing prompt challenge I have decided to write everything in the form of a fan fiction based on one of my favourite gaming couples, Link and Zelda from The Legend of Zelda. I know I only posted one this week, but I had ideas for the next prompt that were bursting to get out. I hope you enjoy as much as I did writing it! Let me know your thoughts with a review!
Theme #3: "Sand"
"It's just as I remembered," Zelda jumped off the back of her loftwing. A young woman dressed in a cerise tunic with natural cotton trousers paired with brown leather gloves and boots. Her blonde hair tucked under a matching hat, with pastel pink and green ribbons tied in a crisscross pattern in her side bangs. She walked into the sandy ground of the Lanayru desert, the sun shining strong. Close behind her was Link, wearing his distinct outfit that mimicked hers, all except his tunic and hat was dyed a deep green.
"It's such a beautiful day," she turned to face her companion, beaming with joy. Link nodded. Their loftwings began to take flight, leaving their riders to enjoy their day away from the Skyloft. The couple waved goodbye to their friends before Zelda grabbed his hand and lead him further into the sand.
They walked for a little while through the sand, hand in hand until their sapphire eyes fall upon the Temple of Time in the distance. The huge stone crest, eroded with age still stood proud at the north of the derelict Lanayru mines. Zelda loosened her grip on her companions' glove, her smile quickly dropping. The last time she stood in this place, she was forced to be separated from Link again. The evil Ghirahim had tracked her down, but luckily her hero had come to her rescue. As Impa hurried the girl into the Gate of time, the dirty blonde managed to secure their escape by distracting the enemy. Link looked down at their now separated hands, his face dropped in worry. He tilted his head to catch a glimpse of his girls' beautiful face, but her left glove had covered her mouth, her sapphires watering. He took a step closer to his love, placing his hand under her pale chin to lift it slowly. Their eyes met.
"I'm okay," Zelda forced a smile with tears streaking down her soft cheeks. But Link refused to believe this, he pulled her into a loving embrace, wrapping his right arm around her back and his left on her cheek. He shook his head.
"Nothing gets past you," she let out a muffed giggle, nuzzling into his warm chest. Link let out a little grunt in agreement. The dirty blonde male placed a soft kiss on her forehead before slowly pulling out of the embrace. She wiped her eyes, and he took held out his right glove. Zelda smiled, taking his hand, "Lead the way."
They walked slightly deeper into the Lanayru desert, and came to a clearing. A vase dip in the sand stretched on as far as the eye could see. They slowly descended the small hill to explore the scenery a little more. As they reached the bottom, they were able to make out what the specks where from the high point. Wooden remains of crates, poles and even a boat sat half buried in the sand.
"Link," Zelda turned to him, "What is this place? I never saw this when I was here before with Impa," she cried. Link gestured at his bow and quiver sitting patiently on his back, the young woman released his hand for him to get at the equipment. The dirty blonde gently remove the weapon from his back, positioning an arrow in the sacred bow, before taking aim at a large blue crystal on a pole above. The stone spearhead crashed into the stone, the hit causing it to alight.
As if by magic, the sandy ground they stood on shook. Link hurried his girl onto the wooden pier that sat beside them. The couple watched as the sandy bank became flooded with a beautiful blue ocean. Zelda's sapphires widened in disbelief.
"Was that a time crystal?" she continued to stare, as what she thought was a small boat buried in the sand, raised itself out of the water and revealed its full glory – a large wooden ship. On the deck sat a small robot, just like Scrapper who Link had found during his journey. He was wearing a little pirate hat.
The young man was a little taken back, 'How could she possibly know about the time crystals?' But then he remembered, she had spent a lot of time with Impa, the faithful guardian of the Temple of Times' younger self. It wouldn't have surprised him if they had spent their whole journey moving around through the Gate of Time with the assistance of these crystals.
Zelda tugged on her companions tunic sleeve, pointing her left index finger up at the little robot, "Isn't he cute!" she squealed, pulling him onto the deck. Link let out a loud grunt as he was hauled onto the ship. The little robot stretched out his electric blue arms, opening his mouth, a little like a yawn. He looked like he had just woken up from a long nap, slowly moving about on the deck a little bewildered.
"Hello there," the blonde woman crouched to his level, but he continued his duty checking the ship ignoring her. She puffed out her cheeks, a little disheartened that her 'new friend, the cute robot' wouldn't reply to her. Link walked past her side and chased the robot around the wooden deck, but the robot had soon caught on he was being followed. He turned round slowly, his tired eyes falling upon the towering male.
"Brrzrrt! he jumped back, startled. He examined the tall, dirty blonde male once more and a lightbulb suddenly went inside his head. He was the kid from before, the one hunting for Nayru's flame! "Hello again" he gave a static wave sheepishly.
"Who are you?" Zelda stood approaching her companions' side.
"Who am I, brrzrrt?" he asked, looking at Link, wondering if he'd not informed his lady of his travels across the Lanayru sand sea, "I am the proud skipper of the ship that used to protect Nayru's flame, phweep!" The blonde woman laughed at his little beeping and buzzing noises, she thought they sounded really cute.
"Nice to meet you Skipper," she smiled, the robot returned the politeness by taking off his hat and bowing slightly, "I assume you and Link travelled together some time ago." The robot looked at his old friend in green then back to the blonde.
"We searched for my missing ship which his lad found, vrrm! Oh and he got the Nayru's flame back, phoo-weep!" Skipper replied.
"I'm glad Link was able to help," she continued to smile, but dropped quickly when an idea popped into her head.
The dirty blonde looked at his girl, 'What was she thinking?' he thought.
"Skipper, can you take us of a tour around the Lanayru sand sea, please?" Zelda suggested, pointing north.
"Brrzrrt, I can. Considering it a thank you, Lad, for all your help before, vrrm!" the robot replied dashing to the ship's helm. He grabbed onto the wheel. Link quickly wrapped his right arm around her waist and clutched onto wooden frame as they pulled away from the shore.
They sailed through the Lanayru sand sea at a nice pace, a gentle breeze flowed through their hair. The sun slowly began to set on the horizon, the skies burning a soothing orange. This was truly the most romantic date the couple had shared. Nothing could spoil this moment.
A loud thud broke the silence, the ship shook, knocking the crew off balance. Link whipped his head round to where the noise came from, but instead he came face to face with a previous foe. He grabbed Zelda, forcing her behind him.
"Link, what's going on?" She asked, following his glare. She let out a scream, her sapphires fell upon a skeleton pirate, one hand armed with a heavy iron sword, the other wasn't a hand at all – but a hook. She could see Link's face, his brows frowning, he had clearly met him before. Scervo took to the floor, and grinned darkly at his foe.
The dirty blonde immediately drew his master sword and sacred shield, reading himself into position. Zelda joined Skipper on the upper deck, helping him to his feet. He lunged at the skeleton, swiftly dodging a jab from his sword, taking a swing at his back. The pirate winced in pain, arching his spine. But Link didn't stop there, he continued circling his foe dealing several swings with his sword and a few shield bashes in for good measure. Scervo looked defeated, but in a last effort at the edge of the ship, he swung his sword at Link. He threw up his sacred shield, the iron weapon crashed hard against its surface. The young swordsman's knees crouched under the weight. It was almost unbearable.
"Link, you can do it!" screamed Zelda from the upper deck, "I believe in you!" This was all the motivation he needed to deliver the final blow. Link stretched out his legs, returning to his full height, pushing his entire body weight against the shield. The strength of the young swordsman pushed Scervo to the edge of the ship, and with one final push he'd successfully sent the skeleton to the deep depths of the Lanayru sand sea. Link grunted with a smile, proud of himself. He took his sword, cutting the air before returning it to his scabbard with his shield.
Zelda hurried to Link's side. She jumped into his arms, her arms wrapped tight around this neck. He places his gloves around her waist, spinning her round with joy. The blonde woman smiled with glee, as they came so a soft halt. Their sapphires met, gazing at one another. Zelda rubbed her soft nose against his, he replied politely kissing her on her peach lips. A smile fell upon hers as she accepted. They stayed in their warm loving embrace as the sun set to night. Zelda pulled away slowly, with a smile on her lips.
"My hero," she giggled as they sailed into the night.