Warning: Plot holes all over the place. If someone wants to take this story and do something with it, that would be fine.

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Sky (Skyward Sword)

Minish (Minish cap)

Time (Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask)

Wind (Wind Waker/Phantom Hourglass)

Twilight (Twilight Princess)

Light (Link to the Past)

Spirit (Spirit Tracks)

Four (Four Swords)

Wild (Breath of the Wild) Awesome game! In case you didn't already know.

The clock went off like it did every morning. Wind, Four, and Light had been yelling for me to get up, saying they were bored when I was asleep. I just shrugged and trudged over to my bathroom. Twilight insisted that I look for the tick that has apparently been crawling around on my head while I showered and Spirit was, once again, asking me how the shower worked. Minish, Wild, and Sky just wanted to see the sun. And Time... He didn't really talk much.

But I guess you are wondering what in the world I am talking about. Well, you see... I was born with the spirit of the hero and with it, all my past lives living in my skull.

'Link!' I groaned, but couldn't help the smile pulling at my lips.

'Yes, Sky?' It was great that they could hear my thoughts. I bet I would look crazy talking normally to them. Though sometimes I worry because I can't keep anything from the past heroes if they really want to know.

'I want to go outside. Can we go outside? I miss the sun and the wind and the fresh air and-.'

'I get it, Sky. You want to go outside.' I tossed my towel into the hamper and pulled on a pair of underwear.

'Oh, I would love to go outside. I wonder how those deku flowers are doing in your mother's garden.' I rolled my eyes as I heard the excitement in Minish's voice as I pulled on a pair of pants.

'I wouldn't mind a nice stroll. Maaaaybe down to the lake.' I chuckle lightly at Wind's 'hinting'.

'Sure. Down to the lake it is.' That started a whole conversation in my head, the various heroes conversing amongst themselves. It's a wonder how I am still sane with so many voices, but it is like a comfort. And I'm never alone.

'I hate water.' All the chattering in my skull stopped.

I cautiously spoke up. 'Uh.. Sorry, Time. Would you rather we go somewhere else?'

'Go wherever you want, Link. It is your body.' The light pulling in my skull told me that Time was retreating to the back of my mind, so I spoke up quickly.

'I would hate for you t-'

His voice was a whisper as he went dormant. 'I said it is fine.'

"Ah." I sighed as the wind blew my hair up in front of me. The lake air smelled lightly of cinnamon and I followed my nose to a local bakery.

"Link!" Blue hair and purple eyes was all I saw as I was tackled to the floor, the bell on the door ringing as it shut. I looked at the face above me. Ruto really was as beautiful as ever, not that I like-liked her. Dark would kill me if I even shown interest in his cutie. Her tanned skin tone really looked good with her plump, usually painted blue, lips and wide violet eyes. Not to mention her aquatic nose that reminded me of the way Zoras used to look. Now they were more or less normal. Her shorter straight blue hair fell around her face, revealing yet another piercing in her ear. This one looked like the fabled Zora's Sapphire.

A smile tugged at my lips as Ruto sat up, now straddling me. "Hey. How have you been today?"

The young Zoran girl rolled her eyes and pouted at me. "You haven't been to the lake in forever, Link. I missed you. B-But only a little!"

I chuckled. "Sorry. School has been taking all my time."

"I guess that's okay."

"What have you been up to?"

"Dark proposed the other day."

"He did." Realization set in and my eyes felt like they would pop out of my head. "What?! Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"

"I don't have your number anymore."

"Hey, Linky."

"You didn't tell me you were engaged now, Dark."

"Ehh, what does it matter. You would have found out soon enough."

"Matters to me..."

"When are you going to get with someone anyways, Linky?"

"I... I don't know."

"We're turning twenty-two in a couple of months and you've never once had a girlfriend."

"Maybe I don't want one."

"Or perhaps you just aren't attracted to woman."

The ceiling should have fallen away and shown me the secrets to the universe. Dark's words swirling in my head, repeating over and over. Why don't I find woman attractive? Am I gay? I never really thought about it. Perhaps the others can help me.

I searched my mind for them and only came across one, the others already sleeping for the night.

'Hey, Time?' Perhaps not the best one to talk to. I always wondered why.

He seemed to perk up, as if brought out of his thoughts. 'Yes?'

'Why don't you talk to me like all the other heroes?'

'I do talk.'

'Yeah, but you never talk about your past. The others have told me about their lives'

'There are things in my past that I would rather not talk about. And I am sure the others have not told you everything.'

'They told me about their journeys. You haven't. Why won't you?'

'It is none of your concern.'

'Did it end badly?'

'No.'

'Then what happened.'

'It doesn't conce-'

'Come on, Time. You are stuck in my head for the rest of my life. The others are dormant right now. You can talk to me. What happened?'

'I...' It suddenly became clear to me as I heard the tears in his voice. That is, if a voice in your head could cry.

'You lost someone, didn't you? Someone close to you. Someone you loved.'

There was a long silence before he spoke. 'Yes.'

'When?'

'It was towards the end.'

'Did they... die?'

'In a way, yes.'

'What do you mean?' I knew the answer would shock me, just not how badly until he spoke.

'He never existed to begin with.' And I was left to myself again. One of the heroes was in love with a man in his time. How many of the others are like us then? And if they are all like us, does that mean that out spirit is forever that way.

It was some time later that Wind stirred. I could almost smell the ocean as he came to the forefront of my mind. 'Why are you still awake, Link?'

'I was thinking about what Dark said.'

'Don't let it get to you. Dark has been difficult in every life he shows his face. I'm surprised he has gotten reincarnated so many times.'

'Yeah, but I just... Wind, can you tell me about what you did after your adventure?'

'Sure. Where to start?' I heard him hum for a moment, thinking. 'Tetra- Or really, Zelda- wanted me to marry her when we finally reached dry land and settled down, but I was never one for the land.'

'So, what happened?'

'I left.'

'Where did you go?'

'Everywhere.' I could see the places he went as his memories flashed before my eyes. 'But my adventuring came to an end.'

'Why?'

'I found someone.' A large cabin came to mind. 'Tetra was with child when I finally made it back. She had married Gonzo, her second in command. The natives were curious about us, so Tetra called for me through the Pirate's Charm and I traveled back. It was in the Chief's youngest son that I found love. Does this help you, Link? To know that it is not just you that has never had a taste for women.'

'Yeah.'

'I'll go back to sleep then.'

'Night, Wind.'

'Goodnight, Link.'

It was another restless night for me. Once again, one of the heroes decided to see why I was still awake. The smell of oil. Spirit. 'Still awake?'

'Yeah. What did you do after saving the princess? A good example would be who you ended up with, if anybody.'

'What brought this on?'

'Dark.'

'I see.'

'So, will you tell me?'

'Oh... I uh...'

'You can tell me, Spirit.'

'I met someone while I was making a delivery.'

'And?'

'He... uh... pinned me down in the back of my train.' I laughed out loud as I physically felt Spirit's blush. 'What?! He was really forward!'

'I can tell.' I quieted myself and sighed. 'Thanks, Spirit.'

'Love can be confusing. I hope you figure it out.'

'Yeah. Thanks again.'

My jaw cracked as I yawned and I could feel another yawn inside my head. 'Why are you awake, Link?'

'I have been wondering if something is wrong with me. I've asked the others about it... But I just...'

'Did Dark's words really bother you so? There is nothing wrong with love, no matter who you choose. Female, male. What does it matter. Certainly didn't to me.' I sputtered and sat up, eyes wide. Sky only laughed. 'I guess I could tell you who I loved. Perhaps it will help.'

'Who was it?'

'My sworn enemy.' My eyes widened further and Sky laughed lightly. 'I didn't think I would fall so hard. At first, I loved Zelda. We all started that way, I suppose. But I didn't want to be with her. My Zelda was the first reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia. She was a wonderful girl before she fell below, but obtaining her memories changed her. She became more like Hylia than any other Zelda. Strong, kind, loving to all her subjects. Yet, she was never truly able to treat us like anything other than pets. Cared for and loved, but contained. I wanted adventure. I lived for adventure.'

'Did you find it?'

'Yes. In him.' A flash of white hair and porcelain skin flew across my mind faster than I could process it. 'I had thought he was dead, but then he was there. Body bruised and bloody, skin torn and broken. But he was the most beautiful thing I had ever set my eyes on.'

'What was his name?'

'Ghirahim. But I always called him Ghira. He hated it.' Sky's laughter rang out then. 'At first, he was scared. He thought I would kill him. I spent days going out into the forest to care for him without Zelda's knowledge.'

'But she found out, didn't she?'

'Mhm. Blasted half the forest down as he got away and then locked me in the temple for months when she found out that I... That I loved him.'

'Thanks, Sky. That really helps.'

'You're welcome, Link. Who all have you talked to about this?'

'Wind, Spirit, and you.'

'You should probably ask Twilight too. I know that Minish had a pretty normal love, Wild's and Four's were a bit complicated. Light hasn't shared much with me and Time never talks, but I know Twilight's is different. He didn't end up with the one he loved.'

'Why?'

'That's... uh... difficult to explain. Just ask him.'

And Sky was gone. A growl was my cue that Twilight was awake and unhappy.

'What is the big deal? I was sleeping.'

'I know.'

'You sound depressed. Want to tell me about it?'

'Why is love so hard?'

'I don't know, Link. I don't know.'

'Did you love someone?'

'I did.'

'Did they... love you?'

'Why are you asking?'

'I'm just trying to figure something out. Please, tell me.'

'No, they didn't.'

'Why not?'

'Because he loved someone else and was never going to move past it.'

'Can you tell me about him?'

'I guess... He was tall, handsome, strong. It was a childish crush at first. He would show up and guide me, show me how to use my weapons better. I thoughtlessly admit to loving him and didn't see him until towards the end of my journey.' I heard a humorless laugh and could feel Twilight's grief through my entire being. 'He rejected me, quick and simple, before disappearing for good.'

'Did you ever see him again?'

'No.'

'But we still talk.' I gasped as Time made himself known again.

And everything clicked into place. 'Twilight... You... You love Time?'

'What does it matter?! The arse rejected me and I moved on!'

'I know I hurt you, Twili. I didn't mean to, but I wasn't even real at that point. What could I have possibly offered you, besides a broken heart and nonexistent being.'

'You could have stayed around! I wandered forever for another way to see you! I never lived a full life, none of us have! That's why we are still here, stuck in this kid's body!'

'That's not tr-'

'How is it not true! Wind's love caught illness and died because of him! Spirit's was murdered by some train robber! Four left to fight and came back to find his love dead! Wild's love died long before he defeated Ganon! Sky had to watch his love be put to death by Zelda's hand! Light doesn't even talk about the horrors he saw his go through and Minish can't stop talking about flowers for a reason! I was a little brother to you and you couldn't get over some guy that never existed!'

'He did exist!'

'Oh, yeah. And how do you know?'

'I... I just do.'

'He didn't exist. Your love was a disguise. A fabrication of your Zelda's magic. He wasn't real!'

'Stop fighting!' Everything went silent as Sky, the oldest hero, spoke up. 'Link, go to sleep. We will not speak of this anymore.'

I was so confused. Did the others really stick around because they didn't live out their lives. Would I end up like that?

My cart suddenly stopped and red eyes stared at me from the other side. I blushed and backtracked from running over the person's foot. "Opps. Sorry."

"It is alright." They nodded lightly and I could see a shy smile behind a big, white scarf. "You seemed quite far away."

Gods, this guy was cute! I coughed, trying to hide the fact that I couldn't stop staring. "Yeah. Having some troubles lately." I rubbed my neck and sighed.

"Anything a stranger you ran over could help with?" Those wide rubies stared me down and I nodded slowly.

I gulped and gestured to the couch. "You're welcome to sit. Want anything to drink? Water, milk, coffee, tea?"

"Tea would be nice." My heart raced as the person I allowed into my home unwrapped the scarf from his face completely.

Those piercing crimson eyes watched me as I scanned his face. A small, almost button nose. High cheekbones. Sharp, yet rounded jawline. Plump lips that pursed in amusement as I ogled him.

"Uh." I coughed lightly. "Excuse me."

I came back with our drinks and then watched as his throat moved as he sipped from his cup. Luckily, he hadn't caught me this time and I sat back in my chair while drinking deeply from my own cup.

"So." He set the cup on the table and my heart skipped a beat as he glanced at me through thick lashes. "Care to talk about what troubles you?"

"Well... I... uh..." I twiddle my thumbs and feel my face getting redder and redder. "I think I might be... gay."

A surprised 'oh' makes me look up. The guy is looking at me differently now and I wonder what he thought would be troubling me.

"That's..." He sighs. "Why should that bother you?"

My eyes widen at how nonchalant he is. "It's not normal, right?"

A burning fire lights up his eyes and then the red-eyed beauty is across the room, his face inches from my own. "Whoever told you that is fucking stupid! There is nothing wrong with being gay! Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise!"

'He is correct, Link.'

I relaxed as Sky's voice rang out. And once I was calmer... ish... I took in the man's smell. Fresh mint and something a bit exotic. Gerudo wine, perhaps? It was an odd combination, but it matched him perfectly. Calm, relaxed, and a breath of fresh air. Like mint. Yet, deeply passionate and wild. Like spiced Gerudo wine.

"Sorry. I'm just confused."

He sat back down, composed once more. "Don't be. There are many stultus in this word."

Something in me came to life at that word that was not known to me, but someone that was very like me.

'Sheik? How?'

I paused as Time spoke up. 'What?'

'That man looks just like Sheik. And his voice... Sheik used to call me a fool. I would know that word anywhere. Please, what is his name?'

"I know that I don't have the right to ask, but what is your name?"

"Oh, forgive me." He extended his hand towards me. "Let's start over, then. I am Sheik."

Time was buzzing in my skull now. "Link."

We shook hands and Sheik smiled shyly. "I must apologize. It was for a very selfish reason that I wanted to meet you."

"Really?" I tried to avoid eye contact and sipped at my drink.

"Yes. You remind me of someone I once..." He paused and seemed to be searching for a word. "Someone I knew a long time ago."

"Would it be odd if I said the same?"

Sheik's eyes widened for a moment and then he smiled softly. "Not at all, Link."

'He's just like he was. How can that be?'

'Time?'

'Will you ask him if he still loves the smell of wild deku babas? O-Or if strawberries still make him weak in the knees?'

I blinked, surprised by the emotion in Time's voice. 'Of course, Time. Anything you want.'

"I wonder. Are you a fan of strawberries?" Red eyes watched me with barely restrained hunger.

"Why do you ask?"

"I happen to have some. Would you care for a few?" His eyes told me he wanted more than a few.

"Yes."

'I do not understand. He is Sheik...'

'Time?'

'I have so many questions.'

'I'll ask him anything you want.'

'Okay. Umm... I always wanted to know what his favorite color was. The sneaky prick never told me, but I swear he favored blue.'

"Hey, Sheik?" He stopped eating, a strawberry hanging half out of his mouth and then blushed when he realized it. He nodded in my direction as he wiped juice from his chin and I took it as a 'go on'. "What's your favorite color?"

I was drawn to the way his throat moved as he swallowed. Then he spoke softly. "Who wants to know?" His eyes widened at the strange tone of voice.

Trying to dispel the suddenly awkward atmosphere, I spoke up again with a laugh. "Obviously, I want to know. Who else is there?"

Sheik chuckled dryly and I swear the mood soured. "Must be nice."

"What's nice?" I leaned forward eagerly.

"You really don't...?" He huffed. "Why can't you suffer like I do?!"

I stood quickly and practically jumped the coffee table. "What do you mean, Sheik?" Did he also...?

"This damned voice in my head that never goes away! That pleaded with me to come home with you! To seduce you! Why?!"

I took his hands in mine to keep him from running away. "Is it another you?"

He looked to me like I sprouted another head. "What?"

"I have them. Past... heroes. They've talked to me since as long as I can remember." I pulled his hands up to rub my face against. It was calm and oddly familiar. Sheik seemed startled by it, but didn't pull away. "One told me who you were before I even asked. He keeps asking questions for you to answer."

"Is it... the Hero of Time?"

"Yeah."

"The voice tells me they were lovers. But I think he lies."

"That's true. They were closer to best friends, but they loved each other."

"He wants to tell the hero that he just wants him to be happy now. No matter what that means."

"The hero feels the same."

'Tell him I've found love in another over these many years.'

"He's found someone."

"Then he wishes him the best of luck."

"Has the other... Sheik found his happiness?"

"He is content now that his hero is happy. That is what he is telling me."

'I wonder if he will be sad that I have moved on...'

"Is he truly happy?"

"Yes. He says the part of him that is within me with fade back into our soul now. We do not have the unbreakable spirit like you, Link."

'Hey, Link... I think I'm finally free to move on.'

'What? Time. Why?'

'I'm going to live in the Sacred Realm so I may be with the one I love.'

'I thought you loved Sheik.'

'Once upon a time, but my heart belongs elsewhere now. Besides, Sheik belongs to you. I think he always did. He was simply born into a different time and found comfort in me.'

'I'll miss you.'

'What about me?'

'T-Twilight? Where are you going?'

'Sacred realm. This old geezer finally found his long lost love and freed the ties that bound him to you. So, I'm gonna go with him.'

'Don't let him fool you anymore, Link. I told him I fell for his boyish charm centuries ago.'

'You two together?! As in, really together?!'

'We are different people. We may have the same spirit and it binds us together, but the soul is forever changing.'

'Then I wish you the best.'

I could feel a slight weight lifted off my shoulders and for a moment I was dizzy.

"Link?"

"What?"

"You're crying."

"Oh, so I am." I wiped at the tears. "I just lost two very close friends."

"They moved on?"

"Yeah."

"I'm sorry for you loss."

"No... I'm happy that they could find peace. I hope I can help the others with time."

Sheik face suddenly turned red and he was stumbling on his words. "Do... Do you... I mean..."

"I'd like to continue seeing you, if that's what you're trying to say." I winked. "We are kind of soul mates."

My eyes widened when my supposed soul mate started blushing. "Wow, Sheik. I didn't know someone could get that red. Would you say it is a talent or-"

"Shut up!" I'm sure it was meant as a command, but it came out more as a whine.

"Only if you kiss me." Holy Din! I could feel my own face heat up as my heart started pounding in my ears. Sheik looked surprised as well. "I-If you want to, that is."

Suddenly, I found my arms full of a blushing Sheikah and a light kiss pressed to my lips. Those eyes were like lava pits, burning and with a constant threat that you would go up in flames, as eyelids flickered open. "Now shut up, Hero."

I grinned. "Gladly."

Bye, guys!

~Shorty