Attack on Titan/Zelda crossover - To Hyrule and Back Again

Chapter Twenty-Four: Shortcomings

"Historia... You must promise me one thing, and one thing only."

Her eyes widen with curiosity as she looks up at her father's determined gaze.

"What is it, father?"

"Stay alive. Do whatever it takes, Historia... You must live through everything that will take place in the coming years. It will be a tough burden, but you're a strong-willed girl. Have you decided on a new name?"

"Yes. It's Krista Lenz," she tells him.

"I shall return, then. May the Reiss family be united once again," Rod says. "Farewell."

Mikasa's Point of View

"LINK!" I shout.

Lex, currently in his tall, skinny titan form clutches Link with his hand, holding his small figure directly in front of his titan face. Link reaches for his sword, but drops it once Lex throws him into the nearest building. He crashes through the brick wall.

This is bad, I think.

I sprint forward and grab Link's sword, which has a green flame coming from it; immediately, a knife zooms from the side and past my face. I jump back and look around to see multiple FRs wearily lurching toward me. Once they get close enough I slash at them with the yellow sword I'm wielding, but they easily dodge and kick me to the ground.

I'm held at knifepoint for a few moments. Then, Link appears from behind the FR gang pursuing me and bashes their heads in with a brick. He shoots me a worried look for a split second; then, he jumps forward and pushes me to the ground. Lex slashes at the ground and barely misses us.

"Thanks," I tell him.

"Keep the sword," he quickly says, "and try to find some ODM gear. I'll distract the others."

I nod, and face towards the giant titan standing in front of me. Link pulls out his bow and shoots down as many FRs as possible while I go head to head with Lex.

His titan is tall, skinny yet well-built, and has short black hair; his strikes are slightly slow, as well. I use that to my advantage as I dodge all of his strikes. I jump over and duck under his bony hands for a few minutes until he eventually lands a hit. I go flying onto a roof instantly.

"Shit," I say, getting back onto my feet. I look down below to see about five FRs holding Link down, and then at Lex's tall titan form standing nearby. I think for a moment.

There's no way we can win this. I have no ODM gear and Link doesn't have his hookshot...

Link and I make eye contact. He mouths the word "Go."

Does he want me to let FR take him and then come back later to find him? Or hide for a moment?

I watch as they carry Link away from that rooftop. I don't do anything. Link doesn't seem too alarmed either. A feeling of uneasiness begins to overwhelm me; I think, It's up to me now, unless Armin and everyone else is okay.

I'm reminded of the time I blindly went to Merchant's Heaven. I didn't know where to go or what to expect, but I sure did have quite the time there. I didn't accomplish much, but instead almost got killed multiple times and caused general havoc. I remember that moment as I approached the gate leading into the city, and how I felt...

No... this time is different.

I can see Link right now, albeit barely... I just need to follow them and wait for the perfect time to strike.

I also need ODM gear, as well as more supplies... I'll figure it out.

I hop off of the roof and look towards Link.