Dreams of the Kingdom [Link x Male!Reader]

Chapter 18 - The Prince's Advisor

(Remember - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)

You stared at your hand, still not believing it was gone.

"It doesn't change you," Link whispered, gentling running his thumb over your knuckles. The group had retreated back to Lookout Landing, where you had been carried to your house and your bed. You were propped up on some pillows. Normally you'd be upset about dirtying the sheets with your sullied armor and wounds, but you couldn't bring yourself to think about that at the moment. "You were always amazing, Triforce or not. Nothing Ganondorf does can ever change that."

You nodded, but your eyes settled on Link's arm. Link had the power of light and the Master Sword. Zelda had the power of the Goddess and, apparently, time. Ganondorf was the source of all evil and held not only a secret stone but most of the Triforce.

Maybe Ganondorf was right. Where did that leave you?

Prince you might be, but what did that matter in a battle of people with the strength of gods? You looked over the other sages, all of them with their own secret stones and abilities.

"Stop," Link said. "You can't compare yourself like that."

"I failed them. I failed everyone. And now I can't even fight back. What kind of useless royal am I? Can't even protect my people."

"Bullshit. You rebuilt most of Hyrule yourself, and you were with me on our assault on the Calamity and you were right there, first to charge in against Ganondorf today."

"But-"

"No, stop." Link placed his hands on your cheeks, guiding you to look into his eyes, filled with fierce determination. "No buts. [Y/n], you have been working around the clock to save Hyrule. You haven't failed anyone. We will find a way to fix this."

Sidon coughed. "I think we should go and check with the monster control forces in town."

"Oh okay, Link do you want to come with us?" Tulin asked.

"No, no, honey," Riju said, patting his head. "Just us."

"If you, uh, need anything... you know..." Yunobo said, before Sidon yanked him around the corner.

As soon as they were out of sight, Link pulled you into a bear hug, as if he was trying to crush your panic. You felt the tears start to well up. "It's okay, you can let it out."

You clung to Link, sniffling. "I'm sorry... I was... I just..."

"It's okay, we're going to figure this out."

"Link, he has two pieces of the Triforce and a secret stone. And he has this all planned out from the start? How do we know he isn't controlling me or that he doesn't know exactly what we're going to do or..."

"[Y/n] stop. He's getting in your head. Second guessing everything and being afraid is exactly what he wants."

"But..."

"No," Link said, cradling your head. "C'mon now, breathe with me. Four, two, six, remember? In... hold... and out... in... hold... and out...good boy." You could feel the feelings start to recede. "C'mon, let's get you comfy."

Link drew a warm bath for you – you had to thank Robbie for using Sheikah tech to make a small water heater for your plumbing. While you cleaned off, you could hear Link busy in the next room. By the time you got out, he pressed a mug of your favorite relaxing tea into your hands. He made sure to get your favorite pillow and blanket, wrapping you up before easing you onto the bed.