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Pan (Lucky_Cassandra)
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Writes only for LU. The way Pan has everyone interact is fantastic.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Ammy writes solely for LU. Seems to enjoy one-shots the most, though has a couple longer fics.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Generally writes for LU. Seems to take their time between updates.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Mostly writes LU stuff. Lyra seems to enjoy her angst.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Only writes in the Zelda fandom, most of which is LU. Seems to enjoy hurt/comfort but looks to generally have a good mix of things.
General fics
Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.
falling in love but make it familial and heartbreaking and still worth it to have loved and lost, rather than not loved at all
and still, the cradle blossoms by solistrix
- Recommended by: InnerGlow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: Twilight holds the kid’s hands, sees the way his ring finger turns in just like Twilight’s, how his pinky is crooked, how the fine bones jump under his skin like piano strings, and presses those precious knuckles against his mouth. Not to kiss, just to cherish close like a breakable, vulnerable thing. Wild doesn’t know delicate. He doesn't know being held gently or a touch that is not a sword’s bite or a kick in the ribs. These dear hands are sacrosanct.
It is in scarred hands and eyes of Sheikah-tech blue that Link finds his purpose.
falling in love but make it familial and heartbreaking and still worth it to have loved and lost, rather than not loved at all
AKA: "me and the little brother i pulled by being clinically depressed"
- Comments: A long one-shot that is totally worth it. Tagged as platonic soulmates Wild & Twi but it honestly focuses mostly on the group as a whole. It's a series of snapshots that tells so much yet not enough but by the end you feel like you've just gone on such a wonderful journey with them. Idk, it's very hard to put into words, but it's full of feels and love and it's worth every moment of it so just do yourself a favor and check it out!
AloneTogether by blueskullcandy
- Recommended by: Gintama200
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: This fic delves into Four's relationships and interactions with the other Links and his four brothers along with the consequences of having four voices in his head.
- Comments: This fic does a fantastic job with all of Four's insecurities regarding his treatment in his village, his reasons for keeping his brothers a secret from the others Link's, and his perfectionism.
1 Review- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Legend has a lot of secrets. Forget Farore, HE should be the Oracle of Secrets with how many secrets he has. Unfortunately for him, his usual brand of luck strikes again. An unintended dunk in the water threatens to reveal an old curse. But when push comes to shove, Legend refuses to let anyone else die on him. If that means Warrior will never stop mocking him, it's a price he's (reluctantly) willing to pay. He won't hesitate to slap Warrior with his tail though.
Protector of the Golden Power by Sillus
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Hyrule’s blood runs cold as the blade cuts just enough to draw blood. Shit. How do they know? They have never seen him prior to this encounter. He’s never uttered a word to anybody! He’s in a different time period! How do they know?
New Hands on Ancient Hilts by Timeturner Jay
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: The Master Smith, and what he can do for those who will come after him.
Nine Lives by Ageofavalon
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: Wild has lost too many people to let anyone else he loves be hurt. Pain comes in many forms.
Rescue Mission by theScrap_Witch
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: Aryll put the clues together. The injured men all armed to the teeth. Her big brother, unconscious, surrounded by them. The spooky, dark magic that had dropped them on the island from out of nowhere. The answer was obvious. Link had been kidnapped! Determination flared in her heart, a fire that made her fierce, sparked a bravery stronger than anything she’d ever felt before. Aryll closed her telescope and put her hands on her hips. “Don’t worry, big brother,” she said, sending her promise to him on the wind. “This time, I’ll rescue you!”
- Comments: You want fluff? Here you are! This thing had me just about rolling around with laughter but it was adorable at the same time. A marvelously put together fic that you don't want to miss.
The Twilit Dragon by WolfWarden
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: Twilight felt fear lance through him. Had he lost the ability to turn into a wolf? His last connection to the Twilight Realm? He was trembling now, from pain or fear he couldn’t tell. The heat building inside him was searing. The taste of smoke was on his tongue. He could distantly hear Wild calling to him, could feel Time squeezing his arm in alarm but every sensation felt too harsh. Words were shrill in his ears and he wanted to sob from the ever-increasing pressure in his bones. He was flat on his back now, gasping desperately for one gulp of cool air. But all that flowed in and out of his lungs was that same blistering heat. He closed his eyes and mentally reached out for the Twili magic held in the shadow crystal around his neck. Then, he transformed himself into the wolf. The magic took hold, and Twilight arched his back and screamed.
- Comments: Love dragons? Like Twilight and angst? Then this is the fic for you! I don't wanna spoil anything, but dang this one is quite the trip for how short it is.
Our Nightly Confidant by Wisetypewriter
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Ongoing
- Summary: They each have their secrets. Wounds still healing from clashes with monsters, some made of darkness, others of hylian's folly. But they are all heroes, they are all brothers in some way. They will fight together to protect all Hyrules. They vowed to defeat this new foe together. Even if, sometimes, the walls they built stop them from seeing each other. Thank the Goddesses for Wolfie.
- Comments: Therapy Wolfie. Need I say more? It's just a bunch of chapters about him helping the boys with mental problems they wouldn't tell anyone but Wolfie. Cause it's hard not to let down your walls in front of a good boy like him.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: All of them are sitting on secrets. For Twilight, there are only two he can't stop thinking about, can't let himself forget. He is Time's direct descendant. And Time will die with regrets in his heart heavy enough to chain him to Hyrule until he can pass down his sword techniques. He hadn't realized these two secrets were connected.
- Comments: This one will break you. Get ready for tears cause it is almost certain you will cry for this one. (Especially if you listen to The Weight of Us by Sanders Bohlke while reading the sad part like I did.)
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: A sudden shift in worlds puts Twilight and Wind in a bit of trouble. These things combine to bring an old problem to new light, and honestly Twilight is surprised it wasn't addressed sooner.
- Comments: A short fic concerning Wolfie's manacle. For anyone who was bothered by it.
Retreat Reverse Rewind by Sinnatious
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: It wasn't until the fourth round of Time wanting to break camp that Twilight started to suspect something was wrong. Linked Universe, Time-centric but Twilight POV.
- Comments: Oof. This one hurt. Time is struggling with time travel shenanigans and the others try to help. (Wish there was a better resolution to this one honestly.)
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: A collection of mini-fics based in the Linked Universe, by Jojo, that revolve around the ruins found through BOTW Hyrule and their relations to previous games.
- Comments: Pretty much what the tin says. Mostly revolving around Time, Twilight, and Wild. (obviously, since it's his Hyrule.)
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: It was just a regular scouting trip with two of his fellow heroes. He was not expecting Shadow Insects to appear, nor what happened after that.
- Comments: Twilight possession angst. Don't want to say any more cause spoilers.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: There's a spear sticking out of his stomach.
- Comments: Twilight angst galore. As well as bonding between him, Wild, and Time.
Crumbling Support by Okami_no_fude
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: It hurts. It aches. He offers his comforting warmth and wolfy grins every time when one of the other heroes need some support. They deserve it more than he does. Compared to the others, his pain is insignificant. They went through far more than he did. He could handle his problems, his pains, even if they are tearing him up inside. **Spoiler warning for Twilight Princess ending**
- Comments: A fic tackling just how much changing into a wolf often would effect your body. Via Twilight. Very angsty.
Brothers Becoming by turtleduckcrossing
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: Legend feels disconnected as he sees close bonds forming within the group. After a confrontation with Twilight over his moody behavior, Legend does his best to keep his distance as he struggles with feelings of inadequacy and regret. But when circumstances lead the company of Links to an unexpected place, Legend finds himself having to face his insecurities with the one person he dreads having to cross paths with again. ~Inspired by the Linked Universe “Bully” comic~
- Comments: A rare and elusive Legend and Twi bonding fic. Takes place in Ordon Village.
Secret Poison by Pan (Lucky_Cassandra)
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: Twilight knew fighting in wolf form was more exhausting and dangerous. The lack of weapons and armour were drawbacks which left him often bruised and battered, not to mention the awful taste at the back of his throat after every battle which took away his appetite, but the advantages given by his wolf senses were invaluable and had saved his life and those of his companions more than once. The pain and other inconveniences of the transformation were but a small price to pay for the safety of his friends. He had no idea of just how dangerous this could prove to be, for both himself and his companions.
- Comments: Another Twilight angst fic. But taken in an even darker and more realistic route than others.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Ongoing
- Summary: Wolves are killers; that, no one can deny, but he doesn’t do it out of malice or spite like a Hylian might, but simply because he must. He does not hunt the rabbit to hurt the rabbit, but simply because it is his nature. That is the reason, no more, no less. There was a life before this one, he knows it like a dream, but it is inconsequential to now. Today is the day in which he lives and today is of the only import. Once, long ago, he fretted about trivial things such as time, but he cannot remember why and does not wish to know.
- Comments: One that leaves you anxious and on the edge of your seat, wondering just what is going on and why things are happening/have happened. Twilight and Hyrule are the focus of this one.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Ongoing
- Summary: Malice is eternal. No matter what hero rises, it shall always return. Malice is unforgiving. It will never forget those that have wronged its Master. Malice is infectious, and wolves should beware what they bite.
- Comments: Angst for everyone! A new adversary called Malice starts tearing the Links apart from the inside and it's very painful. The author tagged it as Hurt/Comfort, but who knows if that's true...
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: There’s a demon, and she’s been hungry for a very long time. Patiently waiting for the perfect moment to pounce upon her prey.
- Comments: Anyone remember the demon statue in Bot W? Well there's a demon inside it and the boys may be in trouble...
Nice to meet... me? series by Sillus
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: We all know that the Links meet up and set off on a journey together, but how did they meet up?
In Which [This Link] Is The Last Link To Recruit series by Novirp 13
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: A series of how each of the Links introduced themselves to the gang. Completely separated one-shot stories, so you can read it in any order you want :)
Clearing the Air by Sinnatious
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Time and Legend are separated from the others and caught in a blizzard. This finally gives them the chance to discuss the question of timelines between them, and neither of them are happy about it. Linked Universe fic.
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: “Keep ye disgusting hands off me reincarnation, ya’ survey dog, before I feed ya’ to the fish!” The teen, young adult maybe, yells. Ghirahim stares. Link blinks. Was he fucking hallucinating? (On his second day of being a Hero, Link the Hero of Warriors get the shit knocked of him out of by a stronger foe than anyone expected. Luckily for him, and unluckily for him, two heroes of the past are here to save him. Aka Mask and Wind are Warrior's mentors. This ends well for no one. Ft all Warriors emotional issues, internalized homophobia, anxiety, Mask's Maskness and my dyslexia)
Younger Days by verymerrysioux
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Link thought he was done with being forcefully put in a younger/older body, but life always wants to surprise him.
What's In A Name? by verymerrysioux
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: The thing about being in a group of people that all have the same name? It can get very confusing. In which one Link suggests nicknames. The rest of the Links think of nicknames and get stuck figuring out a name for another Link. And the oldest Link reveals a little bit about himself while giving his opinions on what the other Link's nickname could be.
Fox and Rabbits by Larxicana
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Time used to play in the Lost Woods a very long time ago, having grown up right next to them. However, even though many centuries have past since then, the forest never forgets one of its own.
Legendary - Legend by P Kof Light
- Recommended by: eeveelutionover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: The words meant nothing to him. He didn't even hear them. What he heard was the rolling thunder, getting far too close. What he felt was the rain beginning to pelt down on them as the ship neared the storm. What he feared was the lightning coursing throughout his body as he plummeted into the water, passing out. What he feared was waking on an island, to a girl with red hair. To wake up in the water after all was said and done, and learning that all eight of them had been nothing but a lie the entire time. Stranded. In the water. He was stranded all over again.
- Note: Part of the Linked Universe - Legendary Works series.
Mr Captain Hero Sir! by Skiewrites
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Ravio decided that, upon stumbling into Warriors world, that he needed a nickname, but since 'Mr Hero' was taken by his boyfriend (sort of? not really... it's complicated okay!), then he would have to come up with a new one. Mister Captain Hero Sir fits the bill. It's a shame that Warriors hated the name.
A Hibiscus in her Hair and a Bell at her Waist by Quinis
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: "Why are we running into all of Legend's... friends in Warriors' Hyrule?" Twilight asked.
An Old Legend by Fiddlerinthewoods
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: The first time he met the Old Man, it was inside a cave.
Fractured by theScrap_Witch
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: A quartet of statues stood in front of the barrier, their bodies turned so that they faced each other. Old stonework, as ancient as the dungeon itself, the details long ago worn away. The faces of the figures were gone, carved off in some fit of violence, leaving whoever they were - whatever they had been - a mystery. (not much older than us - did they die here? - heroes - losers - ancient history, perhaps - poor things) —- Four wakes up alone in the Palace of the Four Sword and discovers a disturbing glimpse of his future.
The Family Tree is Wack (but the kids are alright) series by Wr1t3my Wr0ngs
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: To say the relationships between the Heroes of Courage are complex is about a large an understatement as calling death mountain "A little warm". ... See it goes like this: Time is everyone's dad. But he is also Warriors adopted little brother. Then again, Warriors is everyone's big brother while also being Twilights adoptive uncle since Time is the ranchers actual Dad. Or something. The details are fuzzy. Twilight may or may not be Wilds legal guardian (no one is really sure but everyone agrees its not quite dad status) while also being the family pet. Wild is everyone's little brother, except when hes not, unless its in relation to Legend in which case Wild is definitely the little brother. Legend is the group grandfather, although he would argue for cool uncle status. Of course there is Sky, aka group dad #2, who happens to be Legends biological grandfather (don't ask, its odd). Hyrule is big brother to everyone but Legend (his twin) and Time (his dad). Four is a brother of indeterminate age (it depends alright). And Wind? Wind is definitely the littlest little brother.
Four Thousand Years by Idhren 15
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: "We know Time's the oldest, but who's next? Warriors?" Legend asks. "Hey!" Warriors exclaims, "Why do you assume me and not the ranchhand?" Wild clicks his fingers, then when he has everyone's attention, signs, 'It's me. I'm the oldest. Asleep for 100 years.' "Well if we're going by that logic, then I'm definitely the oldest," Vio mutters. The heroes all turn to stare at Four, and too late, the other three realise that Vio spoke aloud. Well, shit.
Legacy by Tene_draws
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: Inspired by the botw-Hamilton 'History has it's eyes on you' animatic. After it all ends, Wild ensures that heroes have a legacy.
Wild rice by Lalalando
- Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis:A series of one-shots (mostly comfort fics) where Wild and the others bond one-on-one over food and cooking.
Alternative Universe fics
Chasing Daydreams by Usagisama68
- Recommended by: Gintama200
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: In this AU, Warriors' Hyrule is completely dark, as such people eventually grew to evolve and adjust to their surroundings where they've enhanced their senses to counteract the darkness. Because of this though the Hylians and Warriors are nearly blind.
- Comments: A very unique take in a Warriors-centic story where we see snapshots of his childhood as he chases his dream of to become a knight of Hyrule.
Colour the Scars Brightly by Tuxedo_Elf
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Complete
- Summary: The First Hero hasn't been with them all that long. But Wind is frustrated at how withdrawn and secretive their newest Link is and sets out to discover exactly what's going on. AU/ First Hero with the LU boys. Mild angst plus fluff.
- Comments: Featuring First! A short, extremely fluffy thing perfect for those craving First content.
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Ongoing
- Summary: After another Shift, they land in Wild's Hyrule. Unbeknownst to them, they arrive just hours before the mysterious Blood Moon rises and it has unforeseen effects on Twilight that they don't know how to handle... [Summary taken from the first installment of the series since the series didn't have it's own summary.]
- Comments: Lots and lots of angst for this one. But so very well written. The summary says the rest.
The Hour of Twilight by JadeHawk0920
- Recommended by Inner Glow
- Status: Ongoing
- Summary: An intense fight with an unexpected enemy sends the Links tumbling into a world steeped in darkness. Twilight must face his own long-ignored demons as he is forced back to his own village of Ordon, only to find it beset by threats long thought to be locked away and unable to harm anyone again. The story of his first journey to save Hyrule slowly begins to come to light as the Heroes work to protect the village, though the story seems to only raise more questions than answers. It is in the struggle against the infected monsters, in finding trust in one another, and in seeking out the shadowy figure looming over it all as a macabre puppet master, that true courage can be found. And it is a race against time to rescue all of Hyrule from being plunged into twilight once again.
- Comments: The summary pretty much says it all. Just another adventure in Twilight's Hyrule! But this time the other Links are there to help.
A Home For Flowers by faufaren
- Recommended by Dark Datura
- Status: Complete
- Summary: The Hero of this era is a lot more... wild than they expect.
- Comments: Eldritch!Wild
Hero Enough Series by DreamHero
- Recommended by Dark Datura
- Status: Ongoing
- Summary: A collection of stories revolving around the idea that Wild(Breath of the Wild's Link), is very different from his past namesakes. These stories dive into the how and why of that difference as well as the emotional difficulties it brings our heroes.
- Comments: Hero of Choice!Wild
Degrees of Resurrection by Gintrinsic
- Recommended by Dark Datura
- Status: Ongoing
- Summary: Raised by the Yiga, the Hero of Courage becomes an extension of Calamity Ganon, shaped by Malice and nefarious plots. But destiny has expectations. If the Goddess can’t have her chosen Hero, she’ll summon eight others.
- Comments: Rated Explicit, however, this troper hasn't found anything too explicit except graphic description of an injury, where Yiga!Link disembowels Zelda's guard
