Line #9 FanficRecs/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime


1	Proof that [[SturgeonsLaw the remaining 10% is worth awakening all of the Sages for]] here.
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3	These are recommendations made by tropers for ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' {{Fan Fic}}s, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. ''No-name recommendations will be '''zapped'''.'' Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.
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9	* ''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/14072089/1/The-Fields-Grown-Wild The Fields Grown Wild]]'' by [[https://m.fanfiction.net/u/162488/ Ardill the Traveller]]
10	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/PhoenixFire69
11	** ''Status:'' Complete
12	** ''Synopsis:'' Link leaves the forest for the first time, believing it will kill him but determined to carry out the Great Deku Tree's dying wish. The land he finds outside is at once peaceful and haunted, abandoned fields and empty villages silent testament to the vicious war fought barely a decade before, and the bones of [[UndeadChild the children]] less lucky than Link still rise each night...
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14	* ''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/4968232/1/The-Animals-Aged The Animals Aged]]'' by [[https://m.fanfiction.net/u/6569/Shadsie Shadsie]]
15	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/PhoenixFire69
16	** ''Status'': Complete
17	** ''Synopsis:'' "He’s going to grow up into a big, strong stag," Saria said. “Strong…” Link mused, looking with pride upon his fawn. “I think you’ll grow up, too, big and strong, like a stag.” The forest had lessons for Link, what it was to be Kokiri- or Hylian.
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19	* ''[[https://www.deviantart.com/inkrose98/art/Friends-Between-Ages-A-Legend-of-Zelda-Fanfiction-518195019 Friends Between Ages]]'' by [[https://www.deviantart.com/inkrose98/gallery InkRose98]]
20	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/PhoenixFire69
21	** ''Status'': Complete
22	** ''Synopsis'': After clearing the Forest Temple, Link is reunited with his childhood friend, and he tries to make their reunion last before she has to fully awaken as a Sage.
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24	* ''Fanfic/GroupOfWeirdos'' by Mr. Light Chicken Bulbs
25	** ''Recommended by:'' SpiriTsunami, @/{{Anomalocaris20}}.
26	** ''Status:'' Completed on December 18, 2009
27	** ''Synopsis'': A parody based on ''Ocarina of Time''. Link is TooDumbToLive, Navi [[BreakingTheFourthWall breaks the fourth wall]] on a regular basis, and all of the bosses do {{Heel Face Turn}}s when they're defeated. Oh, and Ganondorf has a weird obsession with laundry. Basically, a good fic to read for laughs, and not for [[SoBadItsGood the normal reason you laugh at fanfics]].
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29	* ''Fanfic/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTimeDragonRand100'' by DragonRand100-the eagle1989
30	** ''Recommended by:'' Patar136
31	** ''Status:'' Completed on February 10, 2017
32	** ''Synopsis'': This is the tale of an ancient land of lush forests and verdant meadows. A land blessed by the Goddesses where the powers of light and shadow exist in perfect balance. This is the story of the kingdom of Hyrule, of a king who sought to control the power of the gods, and of a boy without a fairy. A boy whose struggle against the shadow became a legend, riding upon the winds of time.
33	** ''Comments:'' This is a very well crafted story and a worthy adaptation that feels faithful while being its own creation. I have read this several times and there is a lot to appreciate and a lot to explore. It feels like a novel at some points and I am surprised it hasn't been shared before on this website. There are some complaints in regard to certain aspects of the story but I can't help but praise this for feeling like a fleshed out version of this great tale of heroism and valor.
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35	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10807221/1/In-His-Shadow In His Shadow]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1722461/LivetheLegend LiveTheLegend]]
36	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/PhoenixFire69
37	** ''Status:'' Complete
38	** ''Synopsis:'' During Hyrule's bloody and infamous Unification War, a young family is torn apart. Their two sons are left separated, neither knowing the other exists. Link grew up surrounded by the mystery and magic of Kokiri Forest; Dark has grown up haunted by the memories of his parents' death and the man who murdered them: Ganondorf. An alternate re-telling of the story of Ocarina of Time.
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40	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8342782/At-Length At Length]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2356837/Kibasgirltsumi Kibasgirltsumi]]
41	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/PhoenixFire69
42	** ''Status:'' Complete
43	** ''Synopsis:'' After Link's seven-year-long sleep, the first thing he wants to do is see his best friend again, but comfort is hard to find as he is forced to adjust to change and consistency.
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45	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9051248/1/Heart-of-Courage Heart of Courage]]'' by Blizzaga Saga (formerly Dannondorf)
46	** ''Recommended by:'' Draconic
47	** ''Status:'' Dormant
48	** ''Pairings:'' Saria/Link
49	** ''Synopsis'': The dead are rising in Hyrule Field as they did long ago when the King of Evil ruled. The Hylians have barricaded themselves in the overcrowded Castle Town, and a boy's quest to save his friend becomes a quest to save his kingdom.
50	** ''Comments:'' This is a very emotional story. It has a dark tone, but a lot of heart, and its villains are particularly original. The only complaint this troper has about this fic is that it has more than a few original characters. On the other hand, they're very good original characters, so this complaint really isn't valid.
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52	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6973663/1/Malons_Epic_Cow_Delivery Malon's Epic Cow Delivery]]'' by The Additional Pylon
53	** ''Recommended by:'' @/ProgenyExMachina
54	** ''Status:'' Complete.
55	** ''Sypnosis:'' No summary can do this fic justice. It starts out as a simple NoFourthWall tale of how Malon was able to deliver a cow to Link's house after the optional horse-racing sidequest in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]''. Randomness and CerebusSyndrome battle it out until it ends in a MassivelyMultiplayerCrossover (heavy emphasis on ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'') with the characters gearing up to fight the war they triggered by breaking the fourth wall. Contains humor, drama, action, friendship, slight romance (Malon/Link), and just about everything else.
56	*** Sequel found [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8818492/1/ here]].
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58	* ''[[https://arxane-ocarinaoftime.blogspot.com/ Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' by Arxane
59	** ''Recommended by'': ShayGuy
60	** ''Status:'' DeadFic
61	** ''Synopsis:'' ''Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin -- a novelization of the most popular game in the series.
62	*** [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/228759/1/Legend_of_Zelda_Ocarina_of_Time FF.net link]] (missing several chapters)
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64	* ''Fanfic/LegendOfZeldaTheReturn'' by Rose Zemlya
65	** ''Recommended by:'' ShayGuy, Malonromani
66	** ''Status:'' Completed 10-31-03
67	** ''Synopsis:'' 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.
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69	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3416974/1/The_Ocarina_of_Time The Ocarina Of Time]]'' by Creator/{{Peptuck}}
70	** ''Recommended by:'' corin, {{l3wt}}
71	** ''Pairing:'' Strong hints of Link/Malon
72	** ''Status:'' Incomplete, The author announce his intention of resuming it in 2020.
73	** ''Synopsis:'' ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin: An in-depth {{novelization}} of ''Ocarina of Time'' written by the same author behind ''Fanfic/TiberiumWars''. Deviates somewhat from the story, mostly for narrative reasons and to improve the dungeon sequences. Integrates elements of ''Twilight Princess'' into the plot.
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75	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7618232/1/Red_Inheritance Red Inheritance]]'' by The Loud Guy (Pre-[=OoT=])
76	** ''Recommended by:'' IsaacMasterpiece
77	** ''Status:'' Dormant
78	** ''Synopsis:'' Told from a young Nabooru's point of view, this one-shot reflects the young Gerudo's pondering over the future King of Evil. Includes some interesting dialogue regarding Ganondorf's motivations.
79	*** Has now been revived as a series telling the games from Ganondorf's perspective, starting with ''Ocarina of Time.''
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81	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/250199/1/Shadowed Shadowed]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/14827/Cere Cere]] (Also found [[http://cere.bravehost.com/zelda/index.htm here]] and [[http://www.cere.freeservers.com/zelda/index.htm here]]).
82	** ''Recommended by:'' jaimeastorga2000
83	** ''Status:'' [[DeadFic Abandoned]]
84	** ''Synopsis:'' As the plot of ''Ocarina of Time'' draws to a close, Ganondorf finishes his greatest creation; Vindari, a monster with the power to warp time. Soon thereafter he finds himself slain at the hands of the Hero of Time. Distraught, Vindari does the only thing he can do, and travels back in time to the beginning of the game. Thus begins a retelling of ''Ocarina of Time'', with one extra character around who knows what things are yet to come, and who is going to help Ganondorf prepare for them...
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86	* ''Fanfic/AwesomenessOfTheOcarina: [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6642060/1/Awesomeness_of_the_Ocarina The Shameless Deconstruction and Parody of a Well Respected Game]]'' by Villain-of-Awesome
87	** Recommended by Aries
88	** ''Status'': DeadFic
89	** ''Synopsis'': ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin, A humorous ''Ocarina of Time'' DeconstructiveParody and novelization.
90	** [=[[reviews:AwesomenessOfTheOcarina]]=]
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92	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8288452/1/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-The-Novel The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Novel]]'' by zeldamaster8472
93	** Recommended by Draconic
94	** Status: Completed
95	** ''Synopsis'': I always felt that the ''Zelda'' series deserved a novel, something that tells the story we're all familiar with, except with the kind of plot and character development more often found in literature than in video games. The seeds are there in the game, but sometimes they have to be drawn out. Believe it or not, this project came close to commercial publication. See intro for more.
96	** Comments: Despite the odd synopsis, this is one of the best Zelda stories this troper has read, and is easily of publishable quality. There are a lot of ''Ocarina of Time'' novelizations, some of them are good, some of them are bad, some of them never even come close to being finished. This is one of the best.
97	** [=[[reviews:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Novel]]=]
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99	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/43479264 Adventures in Time]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Goodlordgod1/pseuds/Goodlordgod1 Goodlordgod1]]
100	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/PhoenixFire69
101	** ''Status'': Ongoing
102	** ''Synopsis'': WhatIf Link asked Sheik to go with him and Navi once he pulled the sword? What If she accepted?
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106	[[folder: Shipping Fics]]
107	''Stories focused on romantic relationships between the cast.''
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109	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23709013 Barn-Top Confessions]]'', by Glaucus Atlanticus
110	** ''Recommended by:'' @/ClatoLawa
111	** ''Status:'' One-Shot
112	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Malon
113	** ''Synopsis:'' “You never did tell me how old you are, fairy boy.” Link freezes, one hand on Epona’s coat and the other checking her teeth. It’s a simple question, and he knows Malon doesn’t mean anything by it. A simple question for anybody but him.
114	** Note: Now has a sequel, ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24342025 A Burden Shared]]'', [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1757593 possibly with more on the way]]. Both reference the events of ''Majora's Mask'', indicating that Malon went through something similar to Romani.
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117	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/39624795 Growing Pains]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Tired_Twili/pseuds/Tired_Twili Tired_Twili]]
118	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/PhoenixFire69
119	** ''Status'': Complete
120	** ''Pairings'': Zelda/Link, Sheik/Link
121	** ''Synopsis'': As more time passed, Sheik had found herself watching the hero. Not only in the various dangerous situations his quest brought upon him, but the leisurely time he took as well. Not once did she reach out, simply observing. It had led to a few curious decoveries. As it turned out, the hero was... well- ''clumsy.''
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123	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8492541/1/Fear-of-Feeling Fear Of Feeling]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4233056/ioverheardthis ioverheardthis]]''
124	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/PhoenixFire69
125	** ''Status'': Incomplete, hasn't been updated since 2016
126	** ''Pairing'': Link/Sheik
127	** ''Synopsis'': Seven years ago, a young Sheikah boy swore an oath to be the Hero of Time's guide during his journey to save their land of Hyrule. Sheik is rather skeptical of Link and at first doesn't believe he can amount to the legends foretold about him. However, after he meets the Hero of Time, Sheik realizes that he was wrong.
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129	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17944601/chapters/42377462 Shadow Of The Hero]]'' by [=Bookwrm389=]
130	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/PhoenixFire69
131	** ''Status'': Incomplete
132	** ''Pairings'': Zelda/Link, Sheik/Link
133	** ''Synopsis'': When the story is retold, they speak of a hero who traveled through time to find his princess. But they will never know the truth, that when Hyrule had seen its darkest hour, it was the princess who walked in the hero's shadow.
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135	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6901107/1/Shadowed-Hero Shadowed Hero]]'' By [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1178366/Rider-of-the-Whales Rider of the Whales]]
136	** ''Recommended by'': Tropers/PhoenixFire69
137	** ''Status'': Incomplete
138	** ''Pairing'': Sheik/Link
139	** ''Synopsis'': A guide was supposed to maintain his distance, to be cool and calm and collected, and most of all to never, ''ever'' get emotionally involved...
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141	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/20806889 Clueless]]'', by [=MyssaMyss=]
142	** ''Recommended by:'' @/ClatoLawa
143	** ''Status:'' One-Shot
144	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Malon
145	** ''Synopsis:'' A short, safe-for-work comedy about how no one gave the Hero of Time a certain, very important [[TheTalk Talk]]...
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147	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3550998/1/Fortitude Fortitude]]'', by Ingie
148	** ''Recommended by:'' Flintdjinn, @/{{Mooncinder}}
149	** ''Status:'' Complete
150	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Zelda
151	** ''Synopsis:'' Link and Zelda have been married for over two years, and Link is looked down upon for his common heritage, deprived the title of King by the Royal Council, yet that is the least of their worries as King Ashton of Vandelius declares war on Hyrule. Told from Zelda's POV. Now complete with 45 chapters although it is currently undergoing revision.
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153	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1986817/1/The-Infinite-Wisdom-of-Wives The Infinite Wisdom of Wives]]'', by Miss Maudlin
154	** Recommended by beeruckzII
155	** Status: Complete
156	** Pairing: Link/Zelda
157	** Synopsis: Husbands should always listen to their wives, for they are wise beyond belief. This even pertains to the Hero of Time.
158	** Comments: I like how sentimental, slightly humorous and meaningful this story is. And it's perfectly balanced too, with no emotion feeling out of place.
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160	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4004105/1/Judgment_Days Judgement Days]]'', by Aubuyn
161	** ''Recommended by:'' bubbletea
162	** ''Status:'' DeadFic
163	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Sheik
164	** ''Warnings:'' Language, future yaoi, violence, light het
165	** ''Synopsis:'' Post-game. While the war has ended, darker conflicts erupt, and Link strives to uncover the truth about a young man who he believes he has every reason to despise. Walking towards a dubious future, Link tries to fit the pieces together.
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167	* ''Fanfic/TheLegendOfZeldaParadiseCalling'' by [=RaynreValence_SageofTime=]
168	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/ClatoLawa
169	** ''Status:'' Complete
170	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Malon
171	** ''Synopsis:'' Link rescues Malon from bandits, but after seven years apart she doesn't recognize him. He escorts her home, only to find that Ingo has taken over and is driving the ranch to ruin. To save his old friend, Link must restore hope to a disheartened Malon and vows to return the ranch to her control. A closer look at the relationship between a simple farmgirl and the green-clad hero.
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173	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5537631/1/Rekindling_Their_Bonds Rekindling Their Bonds]]'', by Viper Inferno
174	** ''Reccommended by:'' @/RLYoshi
175	** ''Status:'' DeadFic
176	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Saria
177	** ''Synopsis:'' The story takes place mainly after the events of ''Majora's Mask'', with Link returning home after finding Navi. He and Saria soon develop feelings for each other, with their respective fairies helping them through it all. This leads to several moments -- some funny, some sad, and some heartwarming.
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179	* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25831144 The 'Thank You' Game]]'' by St0rmy
180	** Recommended by @/ClatoLawa
181	** Status: One-Shot
182	** ''Pairing'': Link/Malon
183	** ''Synopsis'': Sure, Link had been kissed before, but Malon's kiss wasn’t like the others. It was something honest and sweet, stolen in the moments between chores when she was sure no one was looking, at first disguised as a ‘thank you’ for some inconsequential kindness. After that, it became a bit of a game.
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185	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763122/1/Soul_Mates Soul Mates]]'' by andrhats
186	** Recommended by Eldresh
187	** Status: Complete
188	** ''Pairing'': Link/Sheik
189	** ''Warnings'': Yaoi/shounen-ai, male!Sheik as a separate person, long story.
190	** ''Synopsis'': Navi is killed by Link's shadow inside the Water Temple, leaving the Hero of Time gravely injured, and Sheik is forced to accompany him more thoroughly on his quest. But the shadow is not satisfied.
191	** [=[[reviews:Soul Mates]]=]
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193	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2083016/1/Tales-of-a-Lost-Kokiri Tales of a Lost Kokiri]]'' by Pata Hikari
194	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/{{Kintatsu}}
195	** ''Status:'' Complete
196	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Saria and Zelda/OC
197	** ''Summary:'' When Link left the Lost Woods, Saria waited for him. Now, after many journies Link is reunited with her. But neither of them see the grand scheme they are in the midst of.
198	** ''Synopsis:'' Pata Hikari takes the world of Ocarina of Time, and blends in elements from other Zelda games seamlessly, while bringing minor characters into the spotlight in a believable manner. Has a completed sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2255533/1/Finding-your-Soul Finding Your Soul]]'', which focuses on Zelda and the well-written OC. Warning: Uses male!Sheik.
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201	[[folder:Crossover Fics]]
202	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3730849/1/Kokiri-Ukyo Kokiri Ukyo]]'' by Shritistrang
203	** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/{{SAMAS}}
204	** ''Status:'' DeadFic
205	** ''Synopsis:'' A different retelling of ''Ocarina of Time'', this time with various members of the ''Manga/RanmaOneHalf'' cast mixed in.
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207	* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5971480/1/Link_Mage_of_Fairy_Tail Link: Mage of Fairy Tail]]'' by Tenrousha
208	** ''Recommended by:'' Masterbow, lax
209	** ''Status:'' Dormant
210	** ''Pairing:'' Link/Erza
211	** ''Synopsis'': A crossover with ''Manga/FairyTail''. After his defeat in ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganondorf attempts to drag Link into the dimension of his banishment with him. Link retaliates, but the result sends him hurling through dimensions to land in Earthland, back in his child's body. Follows storyline of Fairy Tail with Link added to the mix while he tries to find a way to return to Hyrule.
212	** ''Comments:'' This is not an average sent to a new world fic, Link as been in Earthland for 8 years when the story starts and has relationships with the characters and his own original story that are expanded in flashbacks.
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214	* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8673361/1/Fairy-Boy-Forgotten Fairy Boy Forgotten]]'' by IcyCake
215	** Crossover: ''Manga/FairyTail''
216	** Recommended by: East44
217	** Status: Ongoing
218	** Synopsis: While out on a mission, Wendy and her teammates discover an ancient temple where they find a mysterious, injured boy. Much to their disappointment, the child suffers from severe amnesia and is devoid of any memories. It's up to Wendy and her friends to help him remember who he really is.
219	** Comments: One of the greatest Legend of Zelda and Fairy Tail crossover fics. The story is filled with humor, sadness, drama, mystery and plenty of heartwarming moments. A must read for anyone who enjoys either or both of the Legend of Zelda or Fairy Tail.
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