History Fanfic / AndSoWeFight

* WorldOfBadass: This is an expansion upon HyruleWarriors. What did you expect?

* ReallyGetsAround: Princess Ruto is implied to be this. Definitely PlayedForLaughs, as in between that she is still a competent [[SpoiledSweet if slightly over-privileged]] ruler.

In addition to the main story, ''ASWF'' also features the "Hyrulian Codex", an ''extensive'' series of footnotes and citations at the end of every chapter. These entries build upon the history of the universe, with enough detail and frequency to channel the ghost of DavidFosterWallace. Codex entries include information on characters (usually historical figures), languages, music, and even examples of profanity that would shock a Hyrulian scholar. (Trivia: one such piece of profanity is so [[FantasticRacism racist]] that the only way to use it safely is: '''''not. at. all.''''')

* {{Yandere}}: Cia slowly becomes one as the story progresses. [[spoiler:Sadly (for her), a certain FirstKiss drives her clear over the freaking edge.]]

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!Overview:
On the surface, the story description could say it all: it is a novelization of Nintendo's latest spin-off entry in the ''Zelda'' franchise, ''[[VideoGame/HyruleWarriors Hyrule Warriors]]''. But no—it is [[AdaptationExpansion far, far more than just a novelization.]] In fact, ASWF goes above and beyond the bare-bones plot of the original game. In addition to Link, Zelda, Impa, and the heroes of legend fighting to take down the dark witch Cia, an unlikely group has joined the cause: the Ravagers, a RagTagBunchOfMisfits guerrilla army—made up of settlers, ne'er-do-wells, thieves, bandits, and other lovely sorts—all led by their charismatic captain Ishaka. Together, [[TheyFightCrime they all stand against the forces of the darkness.]]

Oh, and as one can expect: ''ASWF'' has LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, with much of the cast including the Ravagers and several non-warrior characters. (Not that this is a bad thing.)

* NauseaFuel: The description of [[spoiler: Link's]] injuries in the aftermath of [[spoiler: his battle at the Sealed Grounds (which leaves him near death)]] is…graphic.

->"Perhaps it is written in destiny that the struggle between that of Wisdom and Courage against that of Power is eternal. Perhaps it is inevitable that conflict and war shall be birthed of that struggle. But what is also eternal is our refusal to let this overwhelm us. Darkness can never win. And so we fight."
--> - Summary text

In addition to the main story, ASWF also features the "Hyrulian Codex", an ''extensive'' series of footnotes and citations at the end of every chapter. These entries build upon the history of the universe, with enough detail and frequency to channel the ghost of DavidFosterWallace. Codex entries include information on characters (usually historical figures), languages, music, and even examples of profanity that would shock a Hyrulian scholar. (Trivia: one such piece of profanity is so [[FantasticRacism racist]] that the only way to use it safely is: '''''not. at. all.''''')

Oh, and as one can expect: ASWF has LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, with much of the cast including the Ravagers and several non-warrior characters. (Not that this is a bad thing.)

With a diverse cast and an expanded plotline, ASWF is both a celebration of [[MythologyGag the game series' history]] and [[WarIsHell a more realistic look]] at just what kind of effect such a massive conflict can have on a wide scale.

!Storyline
''And So We Fight'' follows much of the campaign of ''Hyrule Warriors''. ...well, kind of.

[[folder:Prologue]]
The prologue begins with Impa leading Hyrulian soldiers on a patrol of the southern outskirts of Hyrule. The narrative brings up the reason for the patrol: recently, hordes of monsters began attacking from the Valley of the Seers, and an unknown enemy has regularly clashed against them just outside of Hyrule's reach. Worried about these so-called "Ravagers", as well as their potential for suddenly attacking Hyrule's exposed flank, Princess Zelda sends Impa and a detachment of soldiers to reconnoiter the Southern Vale, the area of the clashes.

After hours of marching, Impa's patrol comes across a makeshift village. There, they meet the Ravagers, and their leader, Ishaka. Ishaka challenges Impa to a game of wits, which Impa wins by both: A.) answering a riddle regarding life with "Nothing", and B.) drawing out her Biggoron Knife in comparison with Ishaka's own twin knives. Clearly impressed with the Sheikah, Ishaka decides to explain what's been going on. According to Ishaka, the sorceress in the Valley of the Seers sent her forces to the Southern Vale - now dubbed by the locals as "the Valley of the Damned" - to practice for war by slaughtering innocent people; the Ravagers are fighting to protect them.

Impressed by the Ravagers' mettle, Impa offers them and the remaining villagers to come to Hyrule Castle, as a first-hand account will mean much more to the court. Impa assures the doubtful Ishaka that "the only opinion that matters in the end is that of the princess. And I can promise you that she is not one to take your concerns lightly." Ishaka agrees…though not before they make a bet on the truthfulness of Impa's words on the princess.

After gathering the few dozen surviving villagers to come with them, the Hyrulian soldiers and the Ravagers protect them for the night before trekking back to Hyrule Castle. Upon arrival, Impa meets with Sir Gawain, a reformed criminal and now a knight of the Royal Guard, who reports that Princess Zelda has requested both Impa's and Ishaka's presence. He also reveals that Zelda has allowed the villagers to stay in a refugee camp within the Royal Courtyard (which surprises Impa).

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!! AndSoWeFight contains examples of:

* {{Badass}}: ''So many'' characters. It would be easier to list characters that ''don't'' get a moment to be awesome than characters who do.

In addition to the main story, ASWF also features the "Hyrulian Codex", an ''extensive'' series of footnotes and citations at the end of every chapter. These entries build upon the history of the universe, with enough detail and frequency to channel the ghost of DavidFosterWallace. Codex entries include information on characters (usually historical figures), languages, music, and even examples of profanity that would shock a Hyrulian scholar. (Trivia: one such piece of profanity is so racist that the only way to use it safely is: '''''not. at. all.''''')

'''''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10750990/1/And-So-We-Fight And So We Fight]]''''', abbreviated as '''ASWF''', is a ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' fanfic written by The Fighting Irishman. It was initially published on [=FanFiction.net=] in 2014. A sequel, ''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/11452376/1/The-Coronation The Coronation]]'', was published in 2015.

'''''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10750990/1/And-So-We-Fight And So We Fight]]''''', abbreviated as '''ASWF''', is a ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' fanfic written by The Fighting Irishman. It was initially published on [=FanFiction.net=] in 2014. A sequel, ''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/11452376/1/The-Coronation The Coronation]], was published in 2015.

'''''And So We Fight'''''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10750990/1/And-So-We-Fight]], abbreviated as '''ASWF''', is a ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' fanfic written by The Fighting Irishman. It was initially published on [=FanFiction.net=] in 2014.

'''''And So We Fight'''''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10750990/1/And-So-We-Fight]], abbreviated as '''ASWF''', is a LegendOfZelda fanfic written by The Fighting Irishman. It was initially published on [=FanFiction.net=] in 2014.

* {{Yandere}}: Cia slowly becomes one as the story progresses.

* ForgoneConclusion: Because it is essentially a novelization of HyruleWarriors, you know how the plot is going to end. The ''real'' fun is seeing how we get there.

On the surface, the story description could say it all: it is a novelization of Nintendo's latest spin-off entry in the ''Zelda'' franchise, ''[[VideoGame/HyruleWarriors Hyrule Warriors]]''. But no—it is [[AdaptationExpansion far, ''far'' more than just a novelization.]] In fact, ASWF goes above and beyond the bare-bones plot of the original game. In addition to Link, Zelda, Impa, and the heroes of legend fighting to take down the dark witch Cia, an unlikely group has joined the cause: the Ravagers, a RagTagBunchOfMisfits guerrilla army—made up of settlers, ne'er-do-wells, thieves, bandits, and other lovely sorts—all led by their charismatic captain Ishaka. Together, [[TheyFightCrime they all stand against the forces of the darkness.]]

On the surface, the story description could say it all: it is a novelization of Nintendo's latest spin-off entry in the ''Zelda'' franchise, ''[[VideoGame/HyruleWarriors Hyrule Warriors]]''. But no—it is [[AdaptationExpansion far more than just being a novelization.]] In fact, ASWF goes above and beyond the bare-bones plot of the original game. In addition to the heroes of legend fighting to take down the dark witch Cia, there is another group that has joined the cause: the Ravagers, a RagTagBunchOfMisfits guerilla army—made up of settlers, ne'er-do-wells, thieves, bandits, and other lovely sorts—all led by their charismatic captain Ishaka. Together, [[TheyFightCrime they all stand against the forces of the darkness.]]

In addition to telling the main story, ASWF also features the "Hyrulian Codex", an ''extensive'' series of footnotes and citations at the end of every chapter. These entries build upon the history of the universe, with enough detail and frequency to channel the ghost of DavidFosterWallace. Codex entries include information on characters (usually historical figures), languages, music, and even examples of profanity that would shock a Hyrulian scholar. (Trivia: one such piece of profanity is so racist that the only way to use it safely is: '''''not. at. all.''''')

** The author might be a wrestling fan too, considering the periodic use of the phrase "crimson mask" to describe when a character is bleeding from the face.

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->Perhaps it is written in destiny that the struggle between that of Wisdom and Courage against that of Power is eternal. Perhaps it is inevitable that conflict and war shall be birthed of that struggle. But what is also eternal is our refusal to let this overwhelm us. Darkness can never win. And so we fight.

-> - Summary text

!!Overview:

'''''And So We Fight'''''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10750990/1/And-So-We-Fight]], abbreviated as '''ASWF''', is a LegendOfZelda fanfic written by The Fighting Irishman. It was initially published on FanFiction.net in 2014.