Linked AU One-Shots

8.Small Time

Prompt: small Time

Duration: 20 minutes

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It was an unsuspecting morning when the chain sat beside the fire. Wild and Time had set off earlier that morning – or rather, Wild had, Time running to try and make sure the gremlin wasn't entirely unsupervised. So when Wild silently slipped out of the bushes holding a child without Time around, the others weren't sure what to make of it.

"Err– What's that?" Legend asked, pointing at the thing as he made a rather disgusted face.

"That's a child!" Twilight exclaimed, shooting Legend a quick look of disapproval before rushing over. He gently scooped up the baby before cradling them in his arms. Their bright blue eyes were shimmering, and the infant giggled at the new embrace. The two had taken to each other immediately.

"But... where did it come from exactly?" Four asked as he– along with five other heroes– all came for a closer look, crowding all around Twilight and Wild. "And where is Time?"

Wild began to move his hands, signing a response. Whatever had happened had spooked him into being mute again, it seemed. But unfortunately, none of them were particularly close to being fluent, other than Time. It was... a work in progress. At last, Wild sighed, pointing at the child.

"Yes, that's what we're asking about." Legend huffed, crossing his arms. Wild only facepalmed before taking a deep breath. It was time for charades. He covered one of his eyes.

"Er– Time?" Hyrule guessed, causing the Hero to nod eagerly and point at Hyrule in confirmation. Then he gestured to the baby.

"You left Time behind for the child?" Sky asked. Wild shook his head.

"The child is actually some kind of monster that ate Time?" Legend guessed. Wild could only deadpan, unsure how to even react to that. This... might take awhile to explain.