Dreams of the Kingdom [Link x Male!Reader]

Chapter 1 - The Slumbering Beast

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Warning: The following story has major spoilers for Breath of the Wild, the Champion's Ballad DLC, and Tears of the Kingdom.

This story is also a continuation of "Prince of the Wild." You may wish to read that story first (please see the link in my profile). As Link and the Reader are assumed to be at a minimum of eighteen years of age in "Prince of the Wild", due to the time skip, both characters are assumed to be at minimum twenty-three years of age in this story. This story also associates male pronouns with the Reader.

This story is rated as Mature for including strong language, violence (mostly canon-typical), and some sexual innuendo and implications but no explicit content.

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(Romance in the Air - from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)

The ballroom was filled with laughter and music. The moonlight streamed down through the windows on the festivities. You straightened your crown, trying to make sure you looked just right in your reflection on the window. Tonight was going to be special; you just knew it.

The music swelled with a flourish of the violins. People glided across the polished marble floors, twirling to the beautiful piece. You could see your best friend, the royal poet and maestro Sharpe, absolutely beaming as he conducted the orchestra.

You let your eyes wander over the crowd. Your father, King Rhoam, was stoic as ever, watching from his own corner. Princess Zelda, your younger sister, was happily chatting with Robbie and Purah, no doubt sharing research notes. Impa and Mipha were laughing over drinks while little Sidon chowed down on snacks. Revali was attempting to dance with the ambassador from Hytopia, but it was impossible to tell who was worse at it. Daruk was drinking each of the castle guards under the table. Apparently, none of them ever heard that Gorons were unaffected by Hylian liquor. Your heart swelled with happiness, though it still felt a little empty without the one who was most important to you.

"Waiting on someone, sparrow?" Urbosa asked, gently laying a hand on your shoulder. She had a knowing glint in her eye as she sipped her Noble Pursuit.

"You wouldn't have happened to-"

"I believe I saw him walking towards the Sanctum." Your heart skipped a beat, and you were ready to run upstairs, but Urbosa's grip held you back. "Don't get into trouble, sparrow. You still need to make an appearance later tonight."

You blushed but nodded. "Of course, you know I'm always professional."

"Of course," Urbosa said. She brushed a stray bit of your hair back and smoothed some wrinkles off your coat. "Go, I'll cover for you."

You barely got out a "thank you" before dashing out of the ballroom to the stairs. The music grew fainter and fainter as you made your way up the castle. A giddy bubble of happiness felt ready to burst out of your chest. You were Prince [Y/n] Daltus Hyrule, Lord of Akkala, Order of the Picori, Colonel in the Grand Hylian Army, Defender of the Holy Triforce, and Champion of the Goddess Din - but the most important title of all was Boyfriend of the Hylian Champion. Reaching the top of the steps, you pushed the doors open as quietly as you could.