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Shadow Link turns up in 510 works open to everyone here. The average one runs about 11,500 words. Read any of them in your browser, save it as an EPUB, or listen to it.
The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
by Ellenar_Ride
He is not a Link, not truly, and he does not belong here. There are glimmers of good deep in his soul, like stars in the night sky, and every day he watches them wink out of existence. Every night, the sky is a little darker.(Prompt: The Sky at Night)
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by uncleskyrule (unclemoriarty)
Far away, through the darkness, there came a soothing sound, like the blow of a wind instrument: Woo-oo-oo-oo…Four notes in one breath.A memory tugged at him, but Shadow couldn’t remember exactly what it was. Linktober 2022 Day 30: Music
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by JadeEnder
To say that the fortress was empty when they arrived would be a lie. Four had expected the grounds to be clear, with Callous’s army destroyed or scattered there should have been no one left to guard the castle, sadly that seemed now to be a bit too hopeful.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
by ilyangst
Imagine being a shadow and only a shadow.What would you see, if you were to stare into a mirror?
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by Usually_Reading
A poem about Shadow Link, set in an after canon fic I probably won't get around to writing.
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by Ahteirus
Twilight had promised himself when he saw the lost boy, that he would do whatever he needed to help. He would teach him all he needed to know to grow, survive and ultimately win. Despite the limitations of his wolf form, if that left Wild with some interesting quirks… well he tried his best.
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by Meowmix21
Four and Wild play 200 questions. Wild gets twig out of her hair, Four learns something earth shattering.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
by Kaenith
Shadow has a gift for Vio....If Vio were anyone else, it might not have gone over so well.
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by TweekingOut
this came from an idea from a tumblr post (link in fic) from muffinbuttonfan and echoing-sounds "Four talks about Shadow all the time but never actually specifies who or what Shadow is so they all just assume that Shadow is a particularly misbehaved dog or cat.And then they get to Four’s Hyrule and it turns out Shadow is Not An Animal(or he could shapeshift into one to fuck with them even further)"Idea 100% theirs i just had to write it
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by AideStar
What most people didn’t realize, just as they had no clue that Link was four or could shrink down to the size of a Minish, is that pulling the Four Sword did more than just split them. Not just four parts, four pieces of one whole with a color assigned to each. A color and an element, for the blade was not just enchanted--he’d repaired it himself using four Elements, crystals embodying Wind, Fire, Water, and Earth. The Four Sword did more than just split him, it imbued each part with one of the elements, abilities both powerful assets and dangerous weapons.---The Colors have elemental magic to use at their will, but it wasn't always easy to control their powers.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
by Kaenith
Shadow has lots of feelings about things. Specifically about his new ally, Vio.Skirrsa has an opinion or two. (Or: local dragonmom embarrasses her son about his very obvious crush.)
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
by Kaenith
When Shadow is introduced to a Hyrulean holiday celebrating different kinds of relationships, he starts to question whether his feelings for Vio are really as platonic as he has believed them to be for the past two years. But even if he lets himself admit that it’s romantic love, he can’t escape the feeling that he’s getting it wrong somehow. That he’s missing some crucial piece.Who would expect a shadow-demon to be able to love properly, anyway?
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by Rosewing789
Vio is desperate to get Shadow back and will do whatever it takes.
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by Meowmix21
Four warns the others he's going to have a breakdown soon. That day Dark appears and offers a deal.
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by waterfalls_of_eventide
Vio's in love with somebody he's never met, but he knows that he'll do anything for Shadow.Meanwhile, Shadow is in grave danger, and he can only hope that Vio doesn't get dragged into it.
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by Bonnerin0
After managing to ressurect Shadow, Vio pays him a late night visit. Fluff ensues.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
by gayantlers
It took years before Vio found a way to bring Shadow back. Shadow finally feels again. Inspired by this and this!
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
by Kaenith
A few different versions of their first kiss.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
by Kaenith
I don’t generally take writing prompts, because my inspiration for writing is unpredictable to say the least. But I did see a prompt list around a while back, and one of the prompts did catch my eye……and I’m sorry, but it was one of the worst ones. Individual character prompt: Write their death scene, even if you’re not planning on killing them within the piece.