A princess, drowning in failure. A knight, full of doubts and haunted by the demons of his past. Four champions, chosen to aid them in defeating the incarnation of hatred and malice itself. But with every second that ticks by, the hero and princess are buried deeper. () Pre-BoTW - mostly true to the memories, except for when it isn't. Slight, SLIGHT Zelink.

A deaf and silent stableboy kept as a slave in the Great King's palace finds his monotonous life interrupted by a mysterious stranger. The events that follow his liberation serve to shape himself, his comrades, and to his great surprise, the destiny of the entire country of Hyrule.

They say that Heroes are born with greatness in there hearts, that they are infallible. To Princess Zelda, this anecdote rings ever true of her Silent Knight, and it infuriates her. How is that he can find such great success without restraint, and yet she cannot fulfill her birthright? Is he truly perfect? Or is she wrong about everything she thinks she knows about him? BOTW retold

Princess Zelda sacrificed everything 100 years ago so her people could live. Now that Ganon is defeated, Zelda faces more challenges than she had in the past: her return has thrown the kingdom's politics into question, her sealing powers are out of control, and Link- her appointed knight and the Hero of Hyrule- barely remembers her or the feelings they shared 100 years prior.

A novelisation of a classic childhood game. Rated T for violence, but no profanity of any kind. This book will stick to the main story while also adding in some original content.

Calamity Ganon has been defeated. All is well in Hyrule and it would seem that Link and Zelda's troubles are finally over. However, not all is as it seems. With the Kingdom being left so long without a monarch, will all of Hyrule again unite under one banner? With new enemies, political turmoil and romantic tension, things are poised to get in the way of the celebrations.

A novella sequel to Fortitude. To avoid spoilers for those who haven't read Fortitude, please click through for a better summary.

Immediately after the events of BotW, Link and Zelda reestablish their relationship with one another as they journey together to restore Hyrule. Along the way, a mysterious voice tasks them both with reliving painful memories of a century before, filling in the gaps for Link by showing interactions between him and others, including his own father.

This was how he loved her: in the wilderness with nothing but themselves. Anthology series with ten parts, all leading up to The Queen's Desire. Rated M for sexual content and some language. Breath of the Wild Zelink. *Reformatted to list each part as an individual chapter as of 9 May 2018*

In an age without a Hero, the Princess of Hyrule and her four Champions await the imminent rise of the Calamity. But when he arrives, the Calamity is not at all what they expect. [BotW AU, Calamity!Link, Zelink]

(Rewrite) The Princess of Hyrule, a great destiny resting on her shoulders and her appointed knight, destined to save the kingdom. Neither one feels close to the other, in fact they are quite distant and cold to each other. But with the plan of the two oldest Champions put into motion, maybe things can change for the better.

Zelda, who is a regular girl who has been traveling the country, stops in Hateno Village and competes in an archery contest where she meets a handsome young man named Link. She thinks she has it in the bag until he shows her that she isn't the only one with some skill. - Leads to Link & Zelda traveling Hyrule together. - BoTW ZeLink - Link and Zelda alternating First Person PoV.

Hyrule has fallen. Only the princess Zelda remains as the last remnant of the old order. The Red King pursues her relentlessly north, a land of strange people and even stranger gods. Her only hope at survival lies in her guide, a hunter called Link. As the world falls apart around them, the pair find themselves stuck between the new King and the creatures beneath the ice.

Link has never been to a royal ball before, and tonight will be his first; but he quickly finds himself utterly unprepared for the vision that is Zelda in a ball gown. / Pre-Calamity BoTW ZeLink.

Hyrule is a land of legend. The people speak of their Princess, of their Hero. But once in a while, they speak of themselves. An anthology set in BOTWs Hyrule, exploring its history, people, and places from 10,000 years in the past, to the present and burgeoning future. One-shots, side stories, in-world texts, and more, featuring Link, Zelda, and Hyrule's diverse cast of characters

It wasn't until the crystal shattered and the castle tumbled that they felt truly free of the nameless evil. But what of the hero and the princess? Would they ever find their place in Hyrule? (Post TP) (Zelink)

"But if maybe you feel like you've done enough, like you've given more than anybody could have ever asked of you… then Zelda, maybe you've earned your rest. ...Whatever your future holds, let it be what you want. But first, take the time to get better." Post-BotW. Part of the ongoing 'Timeline' mini-series.

"The rain hit him in a wave of cold. It felt good. Rain was the only thing that felt real in a city that told lies brighter than the billboards above." Link struggles to survive in a city where corruption is part of everyday life. But his life spins even faster when a case sends him face to face with the daughter of a city official.

This isn't the first time I've been kissed by a beautiful girl in a noisy, overcrowded room, but it's the first time I have absolutely no clue who she is. [Modern AU, Zelink]

After Hiccup learns of an ancient kingdom via some old documents, he sets off to find it in the hopes of recruiting a new ally in his war against the Dragon Hunters. It turns out the kingdom had been all but eradicated a century ago by a ruthless monster. When Hiccup meets Link, the kingdom's failed savior, the two team up to defeat both of their enemies. BOTW & Race to the Edge

For most people, Midwinter was a time of relaxing and celebration. For Link, it marked a time of grim bitterness. He used to love the holidays. But he didn't anymore. Now, all those lights and gifts and songs were just a reminder of everything he'd nearly had… and lost. (Or, CM and Lyxie try to cram as many terrible tropes into a single holiday fic, cackling all the way.)

Princess Zelda grows desperate to unlock her Goddess-given power to stop the Calamity. After experiencing visions from her past lives, she hopes the Goddesses finally see her, but her appointed knight's presence reminds her of her repeated failures. Zelda seeks to reverse fate before she's too late. Loose retelling of BOTW memories. Slowburn Zelink. T for violence and darkishness

The Calamity has returned unexpectedly and the princess and her knight attendant are desperate to save their kingdom, let alone each other. Expansion of BOTW memory #17.

"The past is just a story we tell ourselves. That's all it is." After an unexpected visit, both Zelda and Link find themselves thrown into Link's childhood but, the past is difficult to remember. Though the Calamity is defeated, soon both Zelda and Link find themselves in a battle with the old Link and the new. Post/Pre BOTW

"No way in hell would I ever fall in love with you!" Zelda yelled at him. Link stopped mid-step out the door at her outburst, back still turned to her. He looked over his shoulder, eyes connecting with hers. "Is that a promise?" High school AU, Link x Zelda, Zelink.

Luckily blonde hair fetches a high price in the Kakariko geisha community, but Link has a secret and aspiring geisha Zelda is determined to find out what that is. BotW character designs. Fem!ZeLink. Three-shot.

How do you start your old life after one hundred years? The love, the loss, the tragic reminders... But what do you do when the person you wish remembered the most seemingly recalls only bits and pieces of the life you led before? BotW Zelink

Plagued by nightmares, the young orphan, Link, seeks aid from the Great Deku Tree. What he discovers on his journey sets him on the adventure of his life as he becomes The Hero of legend. Set in a semi-Ocarina of Time world. Zelink. Starts with young Link and later continues with Adult Link. Rated T for violence.

Seven years after the events of Twilight Princess, Zelda is now queen. However, there are still unsettled matters regarding herself, the Hero of Twilight, and Queen Midna. Zelda embarks on a journey to right the wrongs of the past with the help of an old friend. T-16 for language, action, and adult situations. THIS IS THE REEDIT.

Link struggles to balance his needs with his feeling of obligation to Zelda who saved his life. While he remembers who she is, he feels little connection with the few memories of his past that he does have. He wants to remember but finds out that remembering comes with a price. For Zelda, she has to figure out how to rebuild her land and her life from scratch. Zelink.

What would you do if you witnessed someone being turned down in the middle of the park? Well, what Zelda had done was comfort the poor boy, known as Link. That was all she had done, she did not expect to want a friendship and grow fond of him. She knew she couldn't have been more than just a stranger, though, it never worked out—or so she thought. Zelink (Modern AU)

A Sheikah-raised Hylian. A princess abused by her father and brother. A vision granted to an aging monk. Hyrule is locked in a bitter cold war with their Sheikah counterparts over technological trade disputes. With a kingdom on the verge of war, can the Hero and the woman born of Hylia's blood bury the hatchet between their peoples and defeat the coming Beast? 10,000 years pre BOTW

"What is this damned game we constantly play Link? We're together and then we're not, you're here by side and then suddenly you're running away back into the wild again... I expected things to change after two long years but that's just not the case is it?" Five years after the end of botw, Link and Zelda still struggle to navigate their turbulent relationship.

"What if… what if we don't succeed? If I can't unlock my powers in time—what if this is just… the end?" Link remained silent for some time. He gazed down at her thoughtfully, eyes full of quiet adoration. When he spoke, his words were soft. "Marry me." BOTW ZeLink - established relationship. Tumblr prompt fic for fluffy pre-calamity secret wedding. Slight crossover with TP.

"I don't know how to remember. Time passes, but nothing comes to my mind. Except you. You're the key," Link said, softly. "You have to be." / A Breath of the Wild fic about Link, Zelda, and the memories that bind them.

Five years after the Kokiri Village has been burned by the Gerudo King's newest apprentice, Link gathers the intestinal fortitude to go back and pay his respects to his old home. Until he finds his true destiny deep within the Lost Woods (Takes place after OoT) **Updates Every Tuesday**

"Of course, in order to produce heirs, I would need a husband-a king," she continued, her words slowing. She looked up again, forcing herself to stare right into Link's eyes. "I have considered the options, and I feel firmly that you would be the best candidate."

After a century of undisturbed silence, a forgotten princess emerges from the famous ruins of Hyrule Castle. Princess Zelda has returned, and an even greater task than containing Calamity Ganon arises before her; balancing her complex love life while rising her kingdom up from the ashes and restoring it to glory in an age of peace and prosperity. Post Botw.

From now on, they'll worship each other. Or, the immediate aftermath of Breath of the Wild.

Four Champions. Ten-thousand years. One King. During the tumultuous reign of King Rhoam, four unique individuals rise to prominence as Champions. But deceit and deception abound, and powerful new forces emerge to change Hyrule's history, leading Rhoam to take drastic actions to protect his Kingdom - even risking his own daughter. And all the while, Calamity looms (Pre-BOTW Zelink)

Link was right: the sadness of their losses was always there, but now that the evil was defeated and Hyrule was finally free once more, she could feel the hope of the future glow brightly in her heart. And her future was right here in her arms. *Zelink travel fic with a bit of smut dashed in. Rated M.

While traveling through Hyrule, Link remembers a time with Zelda, from long ago. A series of one-shots of Link recalling other memories.

A terrible mistake would forever define the life of Queen Zelda, who now fights to recover the confidence of her people, her council and, most importantly, her own. "The gigantic wolf was always there, but she knew, like every other thing in her life, he would not be there forever." AU - slightly based on TP. - ZeLink Rated M just because I m crazy.

'The battle is over, the Calamity has ended, and everything you knew and loved is gone for good. And yeah, you can't ever get it back, but... maybe we don't have to. The path in front of us may be long and uncertain, but it leads to something new, and... Zelda, no matter how hard it gets, I'll be right here. And I'll walk with you.' Post-BotW one-shot compilation. (Spoilers)

"I don't know who I am," he said. "You took that from me. You took everything from me. There was a woman who loved me, and I don't know if I loved her back. I stood at her grave and I felt nothing. That's your fault." How do you mourn if you don't know what you've lost? Post-BOTW.

While at college, Zelda and Link meet at a class about Hylian Food and History. A modern AU oneshot with lots of fluff and food. Zelink. Rated T for an adorable drunk.

"Ah, always eager to please his Queen, yes?" She could only imagine the look on Link's face as she replied humorously, "Of course. Anything to please his Queen." Rated M for the smut. ZELINK. *REVISED ON 7 MAY 2018*

Three years after the destruction of Calamity Ganon, Hyrule's princess has come of age to marry. While many nobles wish for her to marry their sons, she has her eyes on her former appointed knight. Part 2 of the "What If?" series. *Ganon was defeated when he showed up, Link did not have to sleep for 100 years* *No one is dead* *Zelink* *Rating has changed*

In a world where Ganon was defeated as soon as he appeared, the King is planning a ball and the princess's appointed knight is terrified of dancing. So, the princess has taken it upon herself to train him. Fluffy fluff. Part 1 of the "What If?" series.

All she wanted to do was reassure him of her love. Established Relationship Post Calamity BOTW Zelink Smut, rated M.

Before Link was chosen as Zelda's appointed knight, he spent his time secretly doing good deeds for the people of Hyrule. While they didn't know who he was, they endearingly referred to him as "Robin Hood." Zelink - written from Zelda's perspective.

In Hyrule palace, there was one rule left over from the time of her great-grandfather, one that most certainly could not be broken: the guards on duty were not allowed to laugh. But that never stopped Princess Zelda from trying to make them. Zelink AU. Fluff AF.

Defeating Calamity Ganon was just the beginning. Princess Zelda tries to help her appointed knight Link to fully recover his memories and he, in turn, works with her to restore the Kingdom of Hyrule. The Yiga Clan, though, have one last ace to play to stop them. A Breath of the Wild sequel.

The Hero of Twilight comes to Hyrule as a mighty conqueror. He is a savior in the eyes of the people. However, as a man, he is riddled with doubts, personal inequities, and fears. He deals with his own inner demons while at the same time protecting the land he loves. This is the prequel to 'How Zelda Got Her Groove Back.' THIS STORY WILL BE REWRITTEN.

A hero tired from his lifelong adventures escapes to a city far away from anything at all. It's here at his final stop that he hopes to live what's left in solitude, fade from existence. However the porcelain town has other things in mind - one last surprise that's a little more than he bargained for. Post Majora's Mask, slightly AU. Link/male!Sheik. Mature Content!

"It was dangerous. Me needing one person so much was dangerous. It wasn't healthy. When did this infatuation start; this obsession? For as long as I could remember, I felt like I was always chasing after her. I was chasing after her for no real solid reason. Even when I hardly knew her, I had this overwhelming desire to please her."

Nearly fifteen years after Ocarina of Time, Link and Zelda struggle to preserve political peace after their controversial marriage. But when disaster strikes, Zelda finds herself facing far more than political turmoil...

"This is not over, Your Highness. Many will come and many will go, but you, My Princess, will live eternally." Zelda turned her head back and hesitated before she left the grand hall without another word. TP! Zelink - UA (Universe Alterations)

Link is contemplating marriage, but has second thoughts due to his clashes with the royal family and the secrets they posses. Things get more complicated when a mysterious woman comes into his life that reminds him of his beloved childhood friend Saria. Rated T for language, action, and adult situations. THIS STORY WILL BE REWRITTEN.

Princess Zelda has called Link, once again, to meet her in private, and he already knows the reason.

There is no possible way that I love him. Or that I even could love him. Or that I could allow myself to. Not every Princess has a knight-in-shining armor to save her and her Kingdom from falling apart. Post TP, Zelink

"Let the bones of history remain buried, Zelda, buried in ambiguity where they can do no harm." Full summary inside. LZ

Chapter 17 16 up! Link has died and Zelda sets out to find an antidote to the mysterious poison that killed him and resurrect him. See Bio for the Zeik Revolution.

You always like to imagine a faithful servant. Not one that hates you. Zelink

Link and Zelda want a moment alone...if those stupid kids wouldn't get in the way![LinkxZelda] [Twilight Princess possible spoilers]

Sir Link is the king's favorite knight. Princess Zelda is sick of suitors. What happens when Link overhears the princess striking a bargain with her father allotting her one hundred days to find a suitable husband? Why, get sucked straight into the mess!

AU, Zelink. The eternal conflict between facing pain and running from it. In a world ruled by the Evil King, Link has to make the decision between running from himself in exile, or helping his childhood friend to reclaim her throne.

COMPLETE: One man loves her... and so does another. One man is fortunate... the other is saddened. The young princess finds the broken man and tries to heal his heart... and the other is consumed with the emotion of envy. R&R! LinkxZelda

Husbands should always listen to their wives, for they are wise beyond belief. This even pertains to the Hero of Time. [oneshot]

Zelink. It all begins in a tavern one day when Link hears of a strange appearance called the Masked Mystique. Before he can blink, he's dragged into a chaotic world for the battle of Hyrule in its final days. Full summary inside. FINIS!

LxZ. Dark clouds are hanging over the Gerudo fortress and a familiar face is crossing the deserts. With no Link, what will Zelda do to stop this acclaimed new King of Evil?

Takes place after OoT with the assumption that Link lost all of his memories of the events in the game when Zelda sent him back in time. COMPLETE