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1These are recommendations made by tropers for ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'' {{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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7* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5642813/1/The_Galdr_of_Release The Galdr of Release]]'' by Quantum Cat.
8** Recommended by holyexpletive
9** ''Status'': Dormant
10** ''Synopsis'': "It starts with vibes, stupid things that annoy more than anything. Then those vibes become visions. Then those visions become memories. Memories of times that never happened. Finally, Midna realizes just how much she hates the heavens. Typical..." An on-going story set during and after Twilight Princess, offering a brilliant explanation of how Link can die so many times during a game and get back up as if nothing ever happened, as well as elaborating on the characters' lives post-Twilight.
11** [=[[reviews:TheGaldrOfRelease]]=]
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13* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3544959/1/The_Golden_Power The Golden Power]]'' by [=DBAinsw=]
14** Recommended by Lavanya Six
15** ''Status:'' Dormant
16** ''Synopsis:'' A few months after the events of ''Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', Princess Zelda and Link each struggle with their lives now utterly changed by the fight against Ganon and the Triforce power they now possess. But even with the final death of Ganon, the Goddesses have plans...
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18* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3366412/1/The-Hero-of-Wolves The Hero of Wolves]]'' by The Wolfess
19** ''Recommended by:'' Kiereth
20** ''Status:'' Completed
21** ''Synopsis:'' After the Twilight War is over, Link heads back to Ordon, intending to live a peaceful life on the ranch. But try as he might he can't outrun his past -- he's changed from a goatherd into a warrior, and what's more, his wolf side still holds sway over his mind. Meanwhile, Zelda is going about restoring her kingdom, and she isn't content to let the Hero of the day fade away into nothingness like all the legends before him.
22** ''Comments:'' It's an interesting continuation to the story of ''Twilight Princess'', doing a good job of exploring all the consequences of a single hero saving a fantasy world from an evil it didn't even know was there -- where he now stands in the world, how his journey affected him, how his powers affected him, how the people might react to a "hero", and how -- just like in real life -- when you think you might have things sorted, there's always something left going on... one might describe it as a rare example of a {{Deconstruction}} without anywhere near as much [[DarkerAndEdgier darkness]] as the term usually now connotates.
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24* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6523954/1/Ignorance_is_Bliss Ignorance is Bliss]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2587521/Rift_Raft Rift-Raft]]
25** ''Recommended by:'' Cattychan
26** ''Status:'' Complete
27** ''Summary:'' One shot. What if Talo saw Link transport into Kakariko Village?
28** ''Synopsis:'' After you complete the second dungeon, a little boy from Ordon Village named Talo can be found on the roof of the building at the northernmost part of Kakariko Village, on the lookout for monsters. It's up REALLY high, so if you go up there, you can see just about EVERYTHING. (In the game itself, if you go there during the day as Wolf Link, Talo will spot and everyone outdoors will scram.) One of the things visible from the lookout post is the black and blue portal in the sky that Link and Midna use to "warp", or teleport. For some reason, none of the [=NPCs=] seem to notice it. In this fanfic, Talo "borrows" the Hawk Eye from Malo's shop, an obtainable item in the game that can be used as a telescope. Through it, he not only gets a good look at the portal, but sees Wolf Link come out of it with Midna, and then sees him transform back into his human form! Uh-oh.
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30* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3616333/1/The_Legend_of_Zelda_The_Fourth_Piece The Legend of Zelda: The Fourth Piece]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1173609/Davin_Sunrider Davin Sunrider]]
31** Recommended by Lumiere305
32** ''Status'': Complete
33** ''Synopsis'': Eight months after the events of ''Twilight Princess'', Link is drawn into another adventure when Hyrule is attacked by a masive army and is quickly conquered. Soon after, Link, Zelda, and a new group of allies must embark on a new journey to save Hyrule and the world beyond it...
34** [=[[reviews:TheLegendOfZeldaTheFourthPiece]]=]
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36* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5262483/1/Liberty_Rock Liberty Rock]]'' by Sergeant Conley
37** Recommended by Sanity's Papercut
38** ''Status'': Complete
39** Synopsis: As the summary puts it: "Post TP. This is the tale of the warriors who defended Liberty Rock in the name of peace in a land torn by Civil War, of the days long siege where their enemies grew in number, yet their resolve remained strong, and of the fall of the Hero of Twilight."
40** [=[[reviews:LibertyRock]]=]
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42* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3316094/1/ No Such Counsel]]'' by [=Guardian1=]
43** ''Recommended by:'' Frantic Rat, Suspicious Cookie, [=Shinji117=], @/{{Bookwormtiff}}, moooomoooo
44** ''Status:'' Complete
45** ''Synopsis:'' Set after ''Twilight Princess'', the aftermath of it all and our hero is bearing the brunt of it all.
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47* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9800444/1/Princess-of-Bugs Princess of Bugs]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4542399/SecretFlowerChild Secret Flower Child]]
48** ''Recommended by:'' [=TwilihtInsect=]
49** ''Status:'' Complete? (The latest chapter looks like a finale, but it's apparently still going)
50*** It hasn't been updated since April 2016. Looks like it's gone dormant.
51** ''Summary:'' In the bustling town of Castle Town lives a very eccentric young girl. Agitha, the self-proclaimed princess of all bugs, lives a secluded life inside her own fairy tale. Only the bugs of her kingdom to keep her company. But when a very handsome knight dressed in green enters her home, he might be the first actual person to call a friend.
52** ''Synopsis:'' A series of one-shots about the young princess we all gave bugs to in ''Twilight Princess''. It's very well written and delves deeply into the characters of the ''Twilight Princess'' setting. There is a light Link X Agitha shipping, but as of right now, it's more of a brotherly/sisterly love then outright romantic.
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54* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6325702/1/ What Makes a Hero]]'' by Selphie Kinneas 175
55** ''Recommended by:'' Tropers/SapphireBlue, Tropers/{{Draconic}}, [=InnerGlow=]
56** ''Status:'' Complete
57** ''Summary:'' Perpetual twilight, clandestine malevolence; realms linked by an encroaching darkness. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance and only a hero can save them. A retelling of ''Twilight Princess''.
58** ''Synopsis:'' As the summary says, this is an expanded novelization of ''Twilight Princess''. The first few chapters are prologue, but the rest more or less follows the game's story. A lot of content is added, but as is the mark of a good novelization, most of it feels like it could've been part of the game. The writing is quite good, and it's clear that the author is putting a lot of thought into it.
59*** [=InnerGlow=]: There are no words that can describe how awesome this fanfic is. It should be published. She did a fantastic job making it like the game but realistic at the same time. She is currently making the sequel, When Heroes Fall.
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61* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7300833/1/When_They_Were_Young When They Were Young]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2705522/onyxpilot onyxpilot]]
62** ''Recommended by:'' Cattychan
63** ''Status'': Complete
64** ''Summary:'' An {{orphan|sOrdeal}}ed [[WildChild boy turned feral]] from the hardship of living on his own. A girl alone in a small close knit village called Ordon in the southern tip of Hyrule's Ordona province. One day something happens that changes everything for her and her entire village.
65** ''Synopsis:'' A backstory for Link. Explains why he seems to never have had parents in Ordon, seeing as they're not mentioned or even alluded to in the game. Also reveals why Link is the only Hylian (long-eared type of human) in Ordon Village, while elsewhere in Hyrule (mostly Castle Town, being by far the most populated) the numbers of Hylians and humans is fairly equal.
66** ''Pairing:'' Link/Ilia, but mostly as friends, since they're much younger when this story takes place.
67** '''Note:''' Grammar and spelling are very, very poor.
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69* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/41813217 Her Majesty's Wolf]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/socksock/pseuds/ socksock]]
70** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
71** ''Status:'' One-shot. 4,356 words.
72** ''Pairings:'' None
73** ''Synopsis:'' Greater men than he were doomed to follow her like lost puppies.
74** ''Tags:'' Angst. OC Narrator.
75** [=[[reviews:Her Majesty's Wolf ]]=]
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77* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4756598/1/Kasuto-s-Redemption Kasuto's Redemption]]'' by Vopi
78** Recommended by [=beeruckzII=], [=CenturionsofRome=]
79** Status: Complete
80** Pairings: Midna/Link
81** Synopsis: What begins as a simple trip to Castle Town spirals into a fight for the world's survival. In the process, battles are raged, relationships are formed, sacrifices are made, lives are changed, and the secrets of the past surface to the present. Post TP.
82** Comments: This story is absolutely incredible! Despite being set after Twilight Princess, there are many references and such to other Zelda games, creating an awesome sense of continuity. And that's not the only thing strength this story possesses! The characters - whether canon or OC - all play their parts believably well and go through several ups and downs, the romance between Link and Midna is well-done and doesn't overtake the plot, there are several twists and turns that never feel like they come out of nowhere as they're appropriately foreshadowed, and the overall writing style of this story is just amazing! It feels like it could be an officially published novel! And at 68 chapters and almost 550k words, it will keep you engaged for a while! You shouldn't be disappointed if you decide to read this!
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86[[folder: Shipping Fics]]
87''Stories focused on romantic relationships between the cast.''
88
89* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3345067/1/Bartending_101 Bartending 101]]'', by khaki knight
90** ''Recommended by:'' [=OracleSeven=]
91** ''Status:'' Complete
92** ''Pairing:'' Link/Midna, implied one-sided Link/Iila
93** ''Synopsis:'' "A bartender is only ever as content as her customers..." In the aftermath of the Twilight, Telma receives an unexpected guest in need of some guidance.
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95* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6169769/1/Forgotten_Memories Forgotten Memories]]'' by Tairi Soraryu
96** ''Recommended by:'' beeruckz
97** ''Status:'' Complete
98** ''Pairing:'' Link/Ilia
99** ''Synopsis:'' Years after the events of ''Twilight Princess'', Link continues to live a life of dualities. A childhood romance has the potential to become something more, but only if both parties involved can look back and live with the memories they've made.
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101* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6312300/1/Twilight_Sunrise Twilight Sunrise]]'' by Tairi Soraryu
102** ''Recommended by:'' beeruckz
103** ''Status:'' Dormant
104** ''Pairing:'' Link/Ilia
105** ''Synopsis:'' Sequel to ''Forgotten Memories''. Link is ready to start his life with Ilia, but a disturbance in the desert calls the Hero of Hyrule back into the saddle before his wedding. What, or who, is the shadow in the Mirror Chamber?
106
107* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5544226/1/ The Legend of Link: Heroes of Time]]'' by Gargravarr
108** Recommended by @/{{ArcVaranus}}, @/{{Zordauch}}, @/{{ThornBrain}}
109** ''Status:'' Complete
110** ''Pairing:'' Link/Midna
111** ''Synopsis:'' Continuation story. After Midna destroys the Mirror, Link suffers a breakdown and loses himself. Seeking answers to his life, he may have a chance to set right what once went wrong...
112
113* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3387336/1/Never_After Never After]]'' by riversrunthroughme
114** ''Recommended by:'' [=AvatarOfRage=], Pykrete, @/{{Bookwormtiff}}, @/{{ThornBrain}}, @/{{Twiddler}}
115** ''Status:'' Dead since 2008.
116** ''Pairings:'' Link/Midna
117** ''Synopsis:'' A {{Continuation}} fic of ''Twilight Princess''; ''Never After'' looks at how the characters have been affected after their lives regain a semblance of normalcy. Link roams the lands, having rejected a knighthood, Midna rules the Twili, forever separated from Hyrule, and Zelda rules the kingdom, once again the untouchable princess. Things are far from happy, but at least they are peaceful. Until someone revives Dark Link, and sets him loose on the plains of Hyrule.
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119* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/16092518/chapters/37584443 From the Shadows]]'' by Ophelia Black
120** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{RoyalArchetype}}
121** ''Status:'' Ongoing. Posted 2018-09-25, updated 2021-03-15
122** ''Pairings:'' Zelda/Midna
123** ''Synopsis:'' The Shadow Invasion left wounds across both Hyrule and the Twilight Realm, and neither Zelda nor Midna are eager to face the task of binding them up. Old prejudices and weaknesses are laid bare, and the idea is posed of reuniting the two realms to prosper together. Is their plan a folly born of desperation, or the most revolutionary undertaking either kingdom has seen in centuries?
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125* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9861175/1/ Strangers]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4249265/ darksidecoug]]
126** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
127** ''Status:'' Complete. 16 Chapters, 51,201 Words.
128** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
129** ''Synopsis:'' "You know, they call you the Ice Queen." Rooftop conversations between Link and Zelda a few months following Hyrule's escape from Twilight.
130** ''Tags:'' Romance/Friendship. Post-Game
131** [=[[reviews:Strangers]]=]
132
133* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3695112/1/ The Queen]] [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21349321 Ao3 and polished version]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Lisilgirl/pseuds/Lisilgirl Lisilgirl]]
134** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
135** ''Status:'' One-shot. 3,360 words
136** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
137** ''Synopsis:'' You always like to imagine a faithful servant. Not one that hates you.
138** ''Tags:'' Romance/Angst. Post-Game
139** [=[[reviews:The Queen]]=]
140
141* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4225644/1/ Til the Sun Grows Cold and the Stars Grow Old]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/LadyNorbert/pseuds/ Lady Norbert]]
142** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
143** ''Status:'' Complete. 10 Chapters, 40,028 words.
144** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
145** ''Synopsis:'' Link has more than a few lifetimes of memories running through his mind, and they all lead him back to where his heart belongs. Will he be separated from her forever?
146** ''Tags:'' Adventure/Romance
147** [=[[reviews:Til the Sun Grows Cold and the Stars Grow Old]]=]
148
149* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10744448/1/ Villainous]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5475682/Darcie11 Darcie11]]
150** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
151** ''Status:'' Complete. 15 chapters, 83,727 words.
152** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
153** ''Synopsis:'' In which Link tries his hand at playing the villain. A fluffy Zelink novella that takes place after the events of Twilight Princess.
154** ''Tags:'' Romance/Humor. Lots of soft lemon/smut. Post-Game
155** [=[[reviews:Villainous]]=]
156
157* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7620761/1/ Athazagoraphobia]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3265515/wordbends Wordbends]]
158** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
159** ''Status:'' Short one-shot. 446 words.
160** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
161** ''Synopsis:'' There was no forgetting someone like his Princess.
162** ''Tags:'' Angst.
163** [=[[reviews:athazagoraphobia]]=]
164
165* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13788347/1/ Excuses]] [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/28588767/chapters/70065609 AO3]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/stingingcake/pseuds/stingingcake stingincake]]
166** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
167** ''Status:'' Complete. 17 Chapters, 56,271 words.
168** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
169** ''Synopsis:'' Queen Zelda has a problem. She may, sort of, have a crush on her chosen hero. Maybe crush isn't the right word, as she's pretty sure she's in love. Unfortunately, Link does not feel the same way. However, what's obvious to her, isn't obvious to everyone else.
170** ''Tags:'' Romance/Humor. Post-Game
171** [=[[reviews:Excuses]]=]
172
173* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/45329956 Crow's Feet]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/linksthoughtbrambles/pseuds/linksthoughtbrambles linksthoughtbrambles]]
174** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
175** ''Status:'' One-shot. 5,111 words.
176** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda (One-sided), Link/Illia
177** ''Synopsis:'' Zelda tries to move on after the events of Twilight Princess. She can't.
178** ''Tags:'' Drama/Romance. Angst. Post-Game, lot's of time-skip.
179** [=[[reviews:Crow's Feet]]=]
180
181* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7792270 Cat Burglar]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Metal_Chocobo/pseuds/ Metal_Chocobo]]
182** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
183** ''Status:'' One-shot. 4,997 words.
184** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
185** ''Synopsis:'' “Oh Louise,” Zelda groaned. The white fluffy cat gently placed a pair of boxers at her feet. “You need to stop stealing people’s underwear.”
186** ''Tags:'' Humor/Romance. Alternate Universe: Modern Setting
187** [=[[reviews:Cat Burglar]]=]
188
189* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24209575 Vanilla, Soft Touches, and Thick Blankets]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/hiya_girlie/pseuds/ hiya_zelda]]
190** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
191** ''Status:'' One-shot. 2,435 words.
192** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
193** ''Synopsis:'' She had the amazing ability to make him feel safe with such a simple gesture, stealing away pieces of the lingering fear he kept in his heart with each kiss until he was certain he had never felt so peaceful, so protected. Then again, all of her was amazing.
194** ''Tags:'' 100% Fluff. Post-Game.
195** [=[[reviews:Vanilla, Soft Touches, and Thick Blankets ]]=]
196
197* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14162961 When Twilight Falls]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/zestycrouton/pseuds/ zestycrouton]]
198** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
199** ''Status:'' One-shot Series. 3,012 words.
200** ''Pairings:'' One sided Link/Zelda
201** ''Synopsis:'' 'Yet though the moon could not reach the wolf, it would always be there. Filling the sky when the twilight was gone.'
202** ''Tags:'' Angst, Hurt/Comfort. Post-Game
203** [=[[reviews:When Twilight Falls]]=]
204
205* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11881422 Quintessentially him]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Liv_andletdie/pseuds/ Liv_andletdie]]
206** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
207** ''Status:'' One-shot. 11,499 words
208** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
209** ''Synopsis:'' “I fell in love with your voice” she confessed, dropping her hands from her sides to rest beside her hips “before I fell in love with anything else, I fell in love with your voice”
210** ''Tags:'' Fluff. Post-Game.
211** [=[[reviews:Quintessentially him]]=]
212
213* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19880035 Safety.]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/HexingQueen/pseuds/ HexingQueen]]
214** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
215** ''Status:'' One-shot. 2,490 words
216** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
217** ''Synopsis:'' "He looks… so sad. She’s seen him like this before, but he looks crestfallen enough to make her heart hurt. In a rare moment for her, she feels an anger at the gods. An anger for putting such a gentle boy in such a horrible, terrible destiny. Really… it makes no sense to her. She wants to protect him." He opens up to her, sometimes.
218** ''Tags:'' Fluff, Hurt/Comfot. Post-Game.
219** [=[[reviews:Safety.]]=]
220
221* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/36522727 Infirmity]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/AshleysWrittenWords/pseuds/ AshleysWrittenWords]]
222** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
223** ''Status:'' One-shot. 2,489 words
224** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
225** ''Synopsis:'' He must have only felt whispers of her because after the conflict she was beyond anything he could have expected.
226** ''Tags:'' Angst, Hurt/Comfot. Post-Game.
227** [=[[reviews:Infirmity]]=]
228
229* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17936567 Chains]]'' by [=Bookwrm389=]
230** ''Recommended by:'' @/{{CaptainRio16}}
231** ''Status:'' One-shot. 5,023 words
232** ''Pairings:'' Link/Zelda
233** ''Synopsis:'' They were strangers, their worlds unconnected and their lives only crossed by the cruelest twist of fate. Not even in his dreams could he escape his divine connection to her.
234** ''Tags:'' Angst, Hurt/Comfot.
235** [=[[reviews:Chains]]=]
236
237* "[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7681002/1/The-Ever-Under The Ever Under]]" by "[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/654059/Lady-Azar-de-Tameran Lady Azar de Tameran]]"
238** "Reccommended by:" @/{{DefinitelyNotSlyCooper}}
239** "Status:" One-Shot. Words: 2,031
240** "Pairings:" Link/Midna
241** "Synopsis:" Happy endings are what we make of them.
242** "Comments:" Set post alternat ending to Twilight Princess where Link goes with Midna after the events of the game. It is a short, emotional, and fluffy fic with a couple interesting takes and concepts...honestly can't believe I did not recommend this sooner.
243** [=[[reviews:Chains]]=]
244
245
246[[/folder]]
247
248[[folder:Crossover Fics]]
249* ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3368694/1/ The Silent Kingdom]]'' by Freedan the Eternal
250** ''Recommended by:'' @/ArcVaranus, @/{{Pykrete}}, @/{{Komodin}}, @/REV6Pilot
251** ''Status:'' Complete
252** ''Synopsis:'' A what-if story set in the wake of ''Twilight Princess''. Link, Midna, and Zelda are the only survivors of a dark magic that has turned every living thing in Hyrule to stone. Now, they journey to a distant land called [[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons Mystara]] to find the one responsible, and a way to save the kingdom. Lots of new friends and enemies await them as they explore this new land, and little do they know, the three of them will eventually decide the fate of not just Hyrule, but the entire world.
253[[/folder]]

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