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Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)+1
by Discar
GAIA set up a communications network for Aloy and her friends. Aloy had no idea what they were getting into. Or: I realized that a groupchat fic actually makes PERFECT SENSE in Forbidden West.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by Writerly
Varl said he would listen to Aloy's explanation of the Old Ones when he was ready. His words have repeated themselves over and over in her head. He wants to know. She could tell him, and he’d be grateful to listen. But where should she start? - A story of growing friendship and Varl finally learning more of the world's history.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by Viscariafields
Varl is finally ready to hear what Aloy knows. Aloy hopes at the end of this he'll see her as an equal and not a holy figure.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by blackriddlerose
Varl is nothing if not persistent, so when he sees the burden Aloy is shouldering alone he insists on helping bear some of it. But Aloy is hesitant, after all, he is Nora and the burden she bears does not pair well with the Nora faith.5 chapters of their growing relationship.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)+1
by HakureiRyuu
He took her hand in the flood. Did it matter that it swept him away too?He kept his faith, watched it change before his eyes. He tried. He was as brave as he could be. And that's all that matters.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by Zilentdreamer
Varl studied her for a moment and Aloy wasn’t sure what he saw, but he sighed and his shoulders slumped as if carrying a heavy burden. “You aren’t coming back, are you?”“Not right away,” Aloy said, neatly sidestepping the question he was really asking.
Horizon (Video Games)
by NekoNomi
Aloy awakens at the beginning of things with the memory of how it all went before. Turns out, so did the rest of the Gaia Gang. ALL of the Gaia Gang. Things are about to go very differently. The Old Ones said Hindsight is 20/20.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by gamorasquill
Varl gets hurt in battle and Aloy comes to a conclusion to help...
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by unyieldingfashav
Varl convinces Aloy to spend a night resting before heading out in search of GAIA's subordinate functions, for her sake and his peace of mind.
Horizon: Forbidden West+1
by Woolverine
Varl has a special evening planned for Zo. Aloy decides absence is the better part of valour.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)+1
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by Greenshine_Eyes
It's dinner time at the base and the squad have some thoughts about Zo's latest dish. Normally they love her food, but this time..
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by Mayalli, Yahnkehy
It was supposed to be an informational series on how to use the focuses; dry and sort of technical with some good information to get the new people more familiar with Old World Tech.Of course, the road to Hell is often paved with good intentions. Pretty sure, however, that the road to Hell was no where near as fun to trek. Or as aggravating.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)+1
by Woolverine
Zo prepares Varl for his final journey.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by strangefable
At Barren Light after Regalla's assault, Varl is recovering from his injuries with Erend for company, as Aloy has left them both behind again. They've hunkered down to rest and commiserate. At Erend's urging, Varl drinks a bellyful of ale. It loosens his lips, and he recalls past memories to Erend's sympathetic ear. He details the pressure he lived under with a formidable War Chief as mother, a highly competitive sister, and the high expectations he felt to prove himself worthy among the Nora. He recounts several important events in his life, from his childhood, his Proving, his sister's funeral, and finally finishing his tale with the day he first met Aloy.
Horizon: Zero Dawn (Video Game)
by Mwasaw
Varl recognizes a familiar struggle in Aloy and helps her work through it.