Post BotW

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The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms

Defiers of Destiny

by Lurelin_Link

Ganondorf knows he's been cursed by the gods, his power lies dormant. Despite that, he tries to live a normal life, ready to fight the curse. His determination only increases when he adopts an orphaned child. He will do anything to protect his son, even if that means he must defy the gods themselves.

Teen 47k words 11 / ? ch In progress 448 kudos

I fell in love with the Growing up Gerudo au · thus I was inspired to write this · the ganondad au no one asked for · Gerudo Link· +7 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+2

How to be a human being

by Patchworkcrows

Calamity Ganon's been defeated - done and over with - but Link's still living with the guilt of taking a hundred years to get the job done. With Zelda working on rebuilding what's been lost, there doesn't seem much else to do for the hero other than to turn to fixing Hyrule - until SOMETHING breaks free. Is Hyrule under attack again? What's with the weird broken sword - or the overgrown sanctuary where he found it? And just who's the mysterious boy looking for his missing cap?

Teen 76k words 48 ch Complete 349 kudos

Established Link/Mipha in the past cause THEY WERE IN LOVES YOU FOOLS · VaaLink - Freeform · Talking Link · Anxiety Disorder· +24 more

The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms+7

The Ghosts of Old Hyrule

by DragonflyxParodies

The Calamity’s defeat brought about the end of an age-old cycle, freeing the souls trapped in its torment. But the land does not recognize them, and not all that have returned are kin to its people. Hyrule may be no more, but its sins still haunt its lost temples and forgotten prisons.(In which a Queen finds her Beast, a Shadow finds his Priest, a Sword finds her Blade, a King finds his kin, and the ghost of a country mourns)

Teen 28k words 17 / ? ch In progress 308 kudos

Angst · Great Deku Tree is a dick · Lets give all our faves some love · Post BotW· +9 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

A Guide to Hosting Foreign Nobles

by angelboygabriel

Sidon gets the fright of his life when a battle-worn Link stumbles into the Domain with Princess Zelda in tow.

General 3k words 1 ch Complete 276 kudos

Developing Relationships · Feels · Friendship · Let’s (Kinda) Talk About Our Feelings· +6 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

A Guide to Zora Weaponry

by angelboygabriel

After a drab diplomatic meeting with the Royal Council, Prince Sidon decides to go train with the Guard and gets a surprise.Standalone Handguide verse fic! You don’t need to read any other fics in the series to understand this one.

Teen 2.9k words 1 ch Complete 259 kudos

Advance Posted · Confident Link · Flirting · No AOC spoilers· +7 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

At Last

by PearLynn

He remembered his fall before she intended, and came to her aid before she could comprehend. Now what?Post-BOTW short story, where Link has minimal memory and Zelda has to deal with the stranger that came to her rescue.

Teen 26k words 4 ch Complete 258 kudos

Amnesia · Angst · Post BotW · Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD· +4 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

And It Isnt Perfect But

by art_deco_deity

They were physically closer then they had been in one hundred years, but somehow farther apart then they could've ever predicted. She doesn't recognize this new version of her knight, and he doesn't know how to exorcize all the ghosts haunting her.

General 3.9k words 1 ch Complete 253 kudos

Hurt/Comfort · Emotional Hurt/Comfort · Angst · Fluff and Angst· +2 more

The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms+1

Link can sleep in Zeldas

by Fibonaccii

Thinking about how Link's house in Hateno is now Zelda's house but he can still sleep in the bed and this was the result... I love a gentle, peaceful Link and Zelda moment.

General 732 words 1 ch Complete 249 kudos

Domestic Fluff · Cuddling & Snuggling · could be platonic could be romantic it's up to you · Post BotW· +2 more

The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms+1

Just Like This

by Arichuloco

Link realizes while holding Zelda and lying on the grass that he never wants to travel alone anymore. He wants to stay like this forever.

General 1.2k words 1 ch Complete 237 kudos

Ambiguous Relationship · Comfort No Hurt · Cute · Drabble· +10 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom

pumpkins and spices

by syilca

Link and Zelda have been staying in Kakariko for a few days and crave a pumpkin-filled meal. After buying a pumpkin from Olkin and heading to High Produce Spirits for some spice, they run into the store owner's husband—Steen—Olkin's produce rival! In a desperate attempt to hide the pumpkin they bought, Zelda stuffs the small pumpkin under her shirt... causing a grave misunderstanding.

General 4.4k words 2 ch Complete 209 kudos

fake pregnancy au · One Shot · First Kiss · :3c· +3 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+3

Feral Creatures

by blynk_kitt

Geralt of Rivia finds himself stranded in Hyrule, which is half worrisome and half fortunate, as he’s been looking for a way to avoid destiny for a little longer. Basically: 2 angsty quiet horse boys travel together and dodge responsibilities.

Teen 1.3k words 1 / ? ch In progress 187 kudos

Deaf Link (Legend of Zelda) · Geralt is a horse boy · Geralt loves the giant horse · Geralt seems talkative compared to Link· +5 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom

Waiting

by HasteWaste

In which Link has it bad.For day one of Zelink Week 2023: Yearning.

Teen 9.1k words 1 ch Complete 167 kudos

Zelink Week 2023 · One Shot · Fluff · Hurt/Comfort· +6 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Summer Nights

by orphan_account

One shot: Link and Zelda spontaneously start dancing in their kitchen at night in Hateno Villiage. Neither can sleep because the weather is just too hot.

General 426 words 1 ch Complete 164 kudos

Dancing · hateno villiage · Post BotW · botw· +8 more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Can I have this dance

by serendipitous_rambles

Post BOTW Zelink fluff. Their relationship begins to develop after Zelda teaches Link how to dance for the Ball in celebration of restoring Hyrule Castle.(This is my first attempt ever at a real fic)

General 3k words 5 ch Complete 160 kudos

Fluff · Ball · Dancing · Cute· +5 more