9 years after Calamity, Link and Zelda have settled down and started a family in Hateno. Her quiet and peaceful life with Link and her children is everything Zelda ever dreamed of... Or is it? After all, every rose has its thorns! This novella(?) is a sequel to my other fic Fortune Favors the Courageous, but it can be read on its own :)

Zelda Woodhouse, a clever and independent young woman, has sworn off marriage, preferring to play matchmaker while focusing on her education. As she awaits news of her acceptance into Hyrule University, where her family studied, she faces uncertainty. But as she navigates the joys and uncertainties of young adulthood, Zelda may soon realize that even the best-laid plans can take unexpected turns, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

After defeating Calamity Ganon, while Zelda and Link are busy rebuilding Hyrule Castle, they also have some time to rekindle their friendship, make new memories, and even talk about their feelings. Although, Zelda has been pressured to marry soon, as she's the only one left in the royal family. What will she do?

~~~ Sequel to Hero by Heart ~~~ Link and Zelda have started restoration of Hyrule, and are well on their way to establishing a peaceful, prosperous rule. But what neither of them expected was to uncover secrets that might have been better left hidden. After everything they have been through, it seems like they still can't catch a break, and danger is ever close, lurking around every corner. **Disclaimer: I started this story after the first trailer for TotK, so this is loosely based on those events, but is first and foremost a result of my imagination. Over the course of writing this story, I have added elements from the game as I saw fit. In the end it does tell a very different story.

Zelda and Link have defeated Calamity Ganon and are now free to go their own way. However, it is hard to get to grips with their past, which can get in the way of their present. And as if that isn't hard enough, there seems to be a new threat that they will need to face. **This story takes place directly after Breath of the Wild and has no link to Tears of the Kingdom.

Die Thronerbin des Königreichs Hyrule und ein außergewöhnlich talentierter Soldat aus einfachen Verhältnissen. Zwei junge Menschen, deren Verbindung nicht erwünscht ist und doch vom Schicksal herbeigeführt wurde. Seit der Ära der Legenden werden sie immer wieder geboren - dazu bestimmt, zueinander zu finden, um gemeinsam gegen die Unterwerfung ihres Landes zu kämpfen.

Link, still soaked and covered in grime, took off his boots before venturing into the castle, hoping to avoid soiling the pristine floors. Barefoot and disheveled, and his hair sticking out in every direction, he unexpectedly ran into Paya, who rushed up to him with concern evident in her voice. "Oh, Link! What happened to you?" Paya exclaimed, her worry apparent. Link shrugged nonchalantly, attempting to downplay the situation. "Nothing to worry about. There was a monster near Hyrule field, but I took care of it." "A monster?" Zelda's unmistakable, angelic voice reached his ears, and Link cringed inwardly. He had hoped to avoid her, both due to his unkempt appearance and the knowledge he had recently discovered about her possible engagement. Zelda stepped out from behind him, her face etched with concern. Link explains what happened. Curiosity getting the better of her, Zelda inquired, "I see. So, you've never encountered this beast before?" "No," Link responded simply. "This must be related to the Yiga, then," Zelda surmised, her mind racing with thoughts and possibilities. "Are you hurt?" Zelda expresses general concern, looking Link up and down, making him feel uncomfortable. Unsettled by her scrutiny, Link responded with a monotone voice and a blank expression, "I'm fine. I just need to clean up." Zelda couldn't help but notice his tense body language and the lack of warmth in his eyes. She wanted to ask if he was truly alright, but decided he might simply be fatigued. Reluctantly, she let him go, understanding his need to clean. "Of course. I'll leave you to it."

This is my version of a "get to know the author." It's meant only for humorous entertainment and anyone who wants to yap. Feel free to ask questions or present ideas. I'd love to hear them.

For anyone who wishes more about Mipha's and Link's life together, this story is a sequel to "Life in Zora's Domain". Please note that this story is a direct continuation and will make no sense to you if you have not read the prequel and know who the characters are and what has happened to them so far. Cover art is by Lily E. under the name Nurple at the time, and used by permission. This is a work of fan fiction using characters from the world of The Legend of Zelda TM: Breath of the Wild, which is owned and copyrighted by Nintendo. It is work of my imagination and is for entertainment only. It is not part of the official Nintendo storyline. I would like to clarify my approach to managing comments. I welcome all feedback, both positive and negative, as long as it's expressed respectfully. Comments containing offensive language will be removed, as they do not align with the intended tone of my narratives or the expectations of our audience. Constructive criticism and questions about certain choices in the storyline are appreciated and respected. However, I find it tiresome and unproductive when individuals use comments to disparage one plot element after another, chapter by chapter, indicating their fundamental displeasure with many aspects of the story. I hope it's clear these stories are a work of my imagination about hypothetical events in a fictional world. Obviously your vision or interpretation of possible events may differ. To those readers who find so much fault with the stories that they're compelled to deluge us with negative comments, I would politely suggest they move on to stories more to their liking. I have no intention of rewriting mine.