Linked AU One-Shots

12. The Newest Link

Prompt: Linkle

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"Reports say that this next Link lives in this village." Wars summarized as they approached an arc that acted as an entryway to the settlement.

"I wonder what he'll be like!" Wind exclaimed, almost dancing in excitement as he walked. "Maybe this one will love the sea as much as me!"

"Doubt it! Wind, do you even SEE water around here? Maybe this one will be almost as well-seasoned as me." Legend hummed, pushing a lock of his hair back. It would be fun to have someone to compare all the dozens of jewelry he had to.

"If all this adventuring has taught me anything, it's that we are all vastly different from another despite having the same Spirit." Time hummed. He had given up on guessing since – actually, he wasn't ever sure he had hoped or guessed what he wanted in a new member other than 'can cook.' Speaking of which, he looked over at Wild. "Oh, that's right! This is the first time you're meeting a new member." Hopefully, that was. There was no promising that he was home currently. Wild gave a silent nod. "Every meeting is different. But ideally, we first introduce ourselves by our full titles and then explain that we are on a Journey together through time and space to find and stop the black-blooded monsters."

"I'll do the explaining, don't worry." Wars assured. As captain, he was good at rehearsing speeches, relying messages in a quick and effective method that also rallied men together.

Time nodded, smiling. "He's done it the last five times, so he's got it down pretty good. But one thing you should know, Wild, is to expect the unexpected. Each of us are loaded with traumas and secrets, and anytime we think we've seen it all, we're proven wrong."

"Like one time, we picked up a wild animal." Legend nearly sneered, bumping into Wild. While most would be offended, the kid chuckled to himself.

"Okay, I think I get it now. Thanks guys." He grinned.

The group walked through the village, and after asking a few villagers about where the Hero lived, they found themselves in front of a door. Wars took a deep breath before walking forwards, lifting his fist to the door before knocking twice in succession. A scuttling sound was heard from inside before a young woman opened the door. She was wearing a green coat with a short brown skirt, black shorts barely peaking out underneath. With two blonde braids, Wind couldn't help but be reminded of his sister. "Hello?" she greeted, her eyes widening at the sheer amount of guests she was suddenly greeted with.

"Oh, hello miss," Wars nearly drawled, his rigid stance shifting into one that was much more flirty. He took out a flower from his bag, offering it to her in a nearly suggestive manner. "How are you today?"

"I'm not interested." She only sighed, her hands shifting to her hips as her eyes narrowed.

Time cleared his throat, gently pushing Wars to the side. "I'm sorry about my friend. I assure you, that's not why we came here." He gave a quick glare to Wars. "We were actually looking for the Hero. He wouldn't happen to be here, would he?"

The woman lifted an eyebrow as she shifted her weight to her other leg, hands unmoving. "Yeah, you're looking at HER. What do you want?" She asked, sighing in a way that told she was sick of being mistaken for a man just because she was strong and brave. All the Links silently glanced at one another. Silly as it sounded, they failed to consider the idea that the Hero's Spirit didn't have to be possessed by a male.