The Origin of a Champion
- Reads 29,926
- Votes 1,067
- Parts 32
Many see him and think he is simply a talented individual who hasn't seen a bit of struggle or a hard day in his life. Everyone knows of Link, the Hylian Champion who will fight along with the four other Champions against Calamity Ganon, but does anyone know how Link came to be that great Hylian Champion in the first place?
This is my head-cannon story of BOTW Link's childhood and life before becoming Zelda's appointed knight. It is not cannon from Nintendo, and you can't prove it right, but you can't prove it wrong either! The Legend of Zelda and most of the main characters are owned by Nintendo, but the actual story and some of the other main characters comes from my imagination.
The cover art is not mine, and all credit goes to the artist.
Thank You for checking out my story!
Please Enjoy " The Origin of a Champion " !
All Rights Reserved
#9
mastersword
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Made For You | BOTW Link x Reader
"You will aid the hero during his journey in defeating Calamity Ganon." That was the order that was given to you by goddess Hylia. Although the goddess had first planned to have the hero do his journey alone, she took sympathy for him and decided to create him a partner, one that would aid him during the dangerous travels to the Divine Beasts and finally, Calamity Ganon. That was your purpose. 100 years passed since the defeat of the Champions, although one remained. The one you were to help once he awoke from his slumber. Link. // This is a story entirely based on the game BOTW. Although a few changes will be made the overall story line will be game-based. That doesn't mean there won't be cliffhangers and all that juicy stuff. Yes, romance will play a part, but I just overall hope you guys enjoy the story! Be sure to leave feedback so I know how I am doing. Enjoy! // Started: April 1, 2020 Finished: June 15, 2024 Ranks: #1 in botw #1 in zelda #1 in zeldafanficton #1 in breathofthewild #1 in thelegendofzeldaComplete
Until The Last Breath
A lot of work needs to be done to rebuild Hyrule, and to convince others to help will take a lot of work from Link and Zelda. Having all his memories back, Link is plagued with thoughts and memories of the Champions, wishing he could go back in time and save them. He can't focus on the past too much though, because an incredible threat has woken up, and will certainly destroy Hyrule if nothing is done soon. Hyrule needs a hero, and that hero happens to be Link. Takes place after Breath of the Wild. The cover photo isn't mine! All character rights go to Nintendo, but the plot is mineee! You know, minus the whole botw stuff. Credits for the book cover art goes to Taulan-art, to check out the link, here: https://www.deviantart.com/taulan-art/art/A-Champion-s-Team-Print-774711805Complete
Little Bird | A Legend of Zelda AU of the Wild
[Discontinued] Following the death of her mother, Zelda comes face to face with anxiety and guilt as she sees her father go from happy and warm, to cold and furious. Although it wasn't her fault, the anger was always taken out on her, to the point that parent and child no longer had any social interaction. After Zelda is awarded a scholarship when her father becomes principal of a prestigious high school, she is forced to tear off all past relationships to focus on one thing and one thing only. To get principal's daughter worthy grades. Not about the guy with blue earrings and a ponytail that doesn't seem to speak. Or the rumors that are floating around her. Not even the Gerudo guy who's eyes always seem to follow Zelda... '...I'm not supposed to pay attention to those things at all. I'm supposed to focus on my studies. But, oh Hylia what have I gotten myself into!' This is a Modern School AU, enjoy! Cover art not by me, but there will be some art by me in here:) All characters are by Nintendo(unless I throw some OCs in there you never know) and I have no association with the making of The Legend of Zelda(although I would love to do so someday!) Rankings: #110 in link #1 in Ganon #2 in Purah #1 in little birdComplete
Unforgotten Love | Zelink ✔️
In modern day Hyrule, Link is an orphan who lives in an orphanage. Because he is meant to be the Hero of Hyrule, his bunkmates get jealous and bully him for it. When Link enters first grade, he befriends Zelda, the most beautiful girl in Hyrule, and eventually falls in love with her. The two become inseparable, but everything changes when Zelda hits puberty; she vanishes and doesn't show up at school. Link tries to contact and find her, but no luck. Five years later, Link is a 16-year-old man with severe depression and a Hero chosen by the Master Rifle. He is still in love with Zelda and thinks about her every second of his life. One day, Link saves a woman from the Yiga clan members, and that woman turns out to be Zelda. She tells him about where she has been for the past five years, and once Link finds out the truth, he dedicates his days to helping Zelda feel safe and happy again away from her selfish, rich father Rhoam and her forced fiance, Ganondorf. While Link and Zelda try to save themselves from the abuse, an evil prince from another country declares war on Hyrule in hopes of annexing the kingdom, and Link must go to war, leaving Zelda. Will he come back alive or die in the war? ***ranked #1 in #Gerudo ***ranked #1 in #linkxzelda Cover drawn by @_yapsharlene.Complete
Fortune Favors the Courageous
"Princess!" he yelled after her. "Where are you going?" "Back to the castle," she replied without stopping. "Not by yourself you're not!" "I'm sorry,"-she whipped around-"I didn't realize you were my father?" "Your father, the king, would execute me for letting you travel by yourself." "Oh, so this is about self-preservation?" "Yes. Yours. There are monsters all over Hyrule now, Your Highness." Blue eyes pointedly looked her up and down. "And by the looks of it, you're not equipped to handle that." She mirrored his scrutiny and scoffed. "What, and you are?" She gestured to the cairns beyond the trees. "Are you going to protect me as well as you protected them?" Calamity is upon Hyrule. The Goddess Hylia appointed but two children to prevent the end of the world. The powers they were promised don't come easily, and after years of outright failure, Princess Zelda can't help but wonder if Hylia chose wrong. It certainly doesn't help that the boy fate has tangled her with makes her seethe. Devotion, heartbreak, inadequacy. Faith, perseverance, and courage. This is a story of finding what lies within. [This story is set in a fusion of Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, with a couple tweaks and some familiar faces'n'places from older games joining along the way!] Thank you for the #1 spot in the Zelda tag! 💗 And thank you for #1 in PrincessZelda, LinkxZelda, Zelink, Midna and BreathoftheWild tags!! I'm so floored! All art courtesy of Hiyukee on Bluesky/Instagram!Complete
A Champion's Love |Sidon x Reader|
You are the Hylian champion, chosen to be so a century ago. Waking up in the Shrine of Resurrection is a shock, but having no memories to go along with that isn't helping. You listen to the stories you're told, though. You need to save Hyrule and the Princess. Those you meet along the way will be of great help to you. And some of these friends you make will do more than just guide you along your journey... much more. TL;DR: There is no Link lol. You a r e Link. But, y'know, a girl. (This story is from my Ao3 but Imma yeet it over here so my account has some content. Just the typical reader insert lmao) Cover art credit: https://twitter.com/CrimChainComplete
The Hylian-Gerudo War
The Gerudo race; humiliated by the Hylians prior to the end of the great Unification War, their King embarks on a journey to Hyrule to once again swear fealty to the Hylian crown. However, Lord Ganondorf possesses great information about the Royal Family's secret, and with this information, he plots to use it to enter the sacred realm, claim the Triforce, and save his dying race. Though his great plan fails by the hands of a young boy. The Royal Crown, ultimately angered by Lord Ganondorf's plan, wage war on he and his race. A novel written through the eyes of a young Gerudo warrior in pursuit of freedom, who is accompanied by another young Gerudo, and their Lord. They embark on a great mission, a journey across the land of Hyrule to take back what should've been theirs. Join her as she manages to survive through a harsh battle when all the odds are against her. (This will contain numerous Zelda theory, and shall be very detailed. If you wanted to find a story on what it was like during the Hylian-Gerudo civil war, then you have come to the right book. And I intend on writing more.)Complete
The Heroine and the Prince
Prince Link fears he can never live up to his mother's expectations. Zelda has just been knighted into the Royal Guard. When Link unwittingly unleashes a horror upon Hyrule, Zelda must protect this foolish prince and help him defeat the impending evil that is lurking in Hyrule. The cover art was posted on the internet by blueskittlesart. I do not own the pictures for the chapters either. Zelda and Link as well a few other characters are owned by Nintendo but the rest of the them are mine! February 21, 2021 - May 4th, 2023 I do not own Nintendo nor do I claim to. Although I will be using the BOTW world and characters in this story.Complete
Autumn in Akkala
***I've been wanting to write this for AWHILEEEEE! I'm a little late to this party but due to TOTK season upon us, I thought of this fun little fanfic that is BOTW x MM. I might be back on my smut writing a bit too ;)*** The calamity has perished, and with it the dawn of a new age now rises for Hyrule. The Hebra Region, home to the Rito and diamondized crystals of the most frigid snow. The Gerudo Region, home to the Gerudo and its idyllic sifted sands that carry the feet of its many merchants. The Lanayru Region, home to the Zora and its romantic domain of crystalline waterfalls and pellucid riverbends. The Eldin Region, home to the Goron and its clusters of thermal hot springs amongst the temperamental volcanoes. Our story takes place not in the humid desert of the Gerudo nor the slushy foothills of the Rito, but in Akkala; the region of eternal autumn. Y/N works beneath Robbie at the Akkala tech lab mending the guardian forces besotted by Princess, soon to be Queen Zelda. A guardian technician by day and a devoted historian by night, Y/N is infatuated with the legend of the Hero of Time. This hero spoke of his adventures in a parallel universe called 'Termina,' where his heroic deeds were forgotten. Regarded a madman by his peers; it isn't until the blood moon rises once more, that the newfound age of peace of Hyrule is tossed into peril. With a fiery moon threatening to swallow Hyrule whole, it is up to Y/N to solve the mystery of the fallacy known as 'Termina.' Was the Hero of Time telling the truth? And does the current hero of the calamity and Queen Zelda's appointed knight have any insight? As the archaic fights against the modern, both in society and heart, you learn the hero you need has always been in front of your own eyes. Not within the pages of your history book. A/N: Happy Tears of the Kingdom season- let it be known once more; I do not own Zelda or any of its characters! All merit goes to the team of Nintendo. :)
Embers of the Past: TOTK Link x Reader
{COMPLETE} Eight years... For eight long years your anger has fueled your desire for vengeance against the Yiga, but in an unforeseen turn of events, you, a Sheikah Warrior, are expected to leave behind your path of revenge and live up to your oath as a humble servant to the royal family. Will you take back everything the Yiga has taken from you, or will your feelings towards a certain Hylian hero lead you to a new path? ~•~•~ Join TOTK Link on this slow burn romance-adventure across Hyrule as you both fight to save the world from the Demon King! RANKINGS: #1 in Hyrule for two weeks straight #1 in Nintendo #1 in Link X reader 😭🩵 #1 for Link and Zelda #1 in TOTK #1 for Link?? IM FERAL GUYS- 😭 #3 for breath of the wild! Thank you guys!!! #4 for the Legend of Zelda ARE YOU KIDDING ME THANK YOU! #5 for Tears of the Kingdom WARNINGS!: ⚠️ foul language ⚠️ sexual themes ⚠️ mild violence ⚠️ angst ⚠️ 18+ DISCLAIMERS: I do not own any rights to any of the imagery or characters depicted in this novel, all rights go to their respectful owners. This is a slow burn romance novel that primarily prioritizes the Link x Reader relationship development, with their adventure as secondary plot device. ***COVER ART CREDIT TO REDUM4 ON TWITTER*** If you made it this far, thank you and I hope you have as much fun reading as I do writing! Please vote, share, and let me know your thoughts 🩵 "The best revenge is a life well lived"Complete![The sixth Champion [Revali x Oc]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/146669849-256-k689230.jpg)
The sixth Champion [Revali x Oc]
THIS IS A FANFICTION THAT WAS NEVER FINISHED. BUT THERE'S A REWRITTEN VERSION OF IT IN PRODUCTION WHICH IS CALLED "DIARY OF THE LOST" "I just want to fly away. Away from my Problems, from my live. Free into the sky with not worrying about anything..." Yuhi a childish Hylian girl living whith the Rito, trying to create helpful inventions to help others, but whit a dark secret living in her. Behind her smile hides more that just a normal live. She did had conection to the champions and to teh Sheikah...but no one really knows what she's hideing Not much time has passed after Link defeated Ganon. Now he travels with Zelda through Hyrule to fix their beloved home, but as he was about to visit Rito village he stumbled across an old diary which once belonged to Yuhi, a childish Hylina who seemed to be one of the most smartest inventors in all Hystory...but Link noticed something odd about her. Somehow he has..that weird feeling that he used to know her...Complete
The Princess and Her Knight - A Breath of the Wild FanFiction
Before the Great Calamity, Zelda and Link travel amongst Hyrule together. They must learn to tolerate each other on their journey. Zelda, having barely been able to leave the castle much before him, discovered her sense of adventure when she went out with Link. Is it possible that the two of them harbored a secret admiration for each other than ran deeper than friendship? Or would Link maintain his silence and not speak to the princess at all? This story flashes back from before and after the Great Calamity. What happens after Link defeats Calamity Ganon? This story is very long, but if I do say so myself, I think it's worth it! There will be a sequel. Contains spoilers. I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS OR ANYTHING/MONOLOGUE THAT HAPPENED IN THE GAME, it belongs to Nintendo. Some parts of the story however did not occur in the game. I hope you enjoy! Contains violence and some implications of sex. Cover art to Eorinamo, https://www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/541769030169781166/Complete
Between the Lines || Link x Mipha
[Book 5 is out!] {This is the 4th book to my 1st book 'Grace and Love'. Obvious spoilers for book 3} What happened in the time while Link and Zelda were gone? What happened to Mipha and her children as they waited for 100 years? What happened to their friends? What conflicts did they experience? All of that will be answered and more as we follow the lives of the Zora Royal Family. ~~ •Art by 8kina on Devianart• I do not own any of the Legend of Zelda characters. All rights to those characters go to Nintendo.Complete
*Sent* | A Zelink Modern AU Fanfiction
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO READ THIS BOOK. Please read description below to know what the story is about. (This story is rated Mature because SA will be mentioned along with some suggestive language and content.) --- Zelda and her Father, Mayor Rhoam, live in a giant mansion in the middle of Hyrule. Zelda is entering her senior year of high school and is preparing to move on to her college life. She does love school, and she hates when people distract her from her school work. Her high school, Hyrule High, is the only high school throughout Hyrule, so every teen across Hyrule goes there. In her free time, she likes to read and spend time with her best friends, Impa and Purah. She doesn't have that many friends, but who knows, maybe she'll find some new ones, and maybe someone who's more than a friend. ;) But enough explaining, Let's Dive Into The Story!! Hope you guys enjoy!! :) 💜 I will post new chapters when ever I can (so please be patient), and if you have suggestions about what could happen, just let me know in the comments. I welcome feedback and soon I will be starting artwork so if you have suggestions for that, or if you want a scene drawn, please let me know and I will pick some! (The main characters are all from the game series: The Legend of Zelda, made by Nintendo. I did not make these characters up myself.) Thanks Guys!!! Please enjoy!!! 💜
The Legend of Zelda: Rise of a Fallen Hero
This is basically a beta of my newest work, the Seventh Knight Awakens, so you can read that on my Ao3 if you want better quality, storytelling, and less grammatical errors. Last time, the Hero lost. The Hylian Champion, chosen to destroy evil, slain, and a kingdom fallen in darkness' wake. Not two decades later, a young man with strange origins finds his path uncertain, as he learns he is a reincarnation of that same hero. Now, he must be the real hero among all those who have fallen. Set in a version of Hyrule combining all elements from several mainline games. (Several characters and concepts belong to Nintendo). Also available on Ao3Complete
Tears of a Broken Kingdom
Tears of a Broken Kingdom ~ {After OoT/MM} now C O M P L E T E ~~ Ganondorf has been executed but trouble is beginning to brew in the land of Hyrule once again. Zelda is left alone when Link suffers from the hand of fate and she has to stay strong for her country and her son. Din and Farore have turned against Hyrule, and when Zelda makes a shaky decision, it could spell the end for Hyrule. "You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?" >*< Disclaimer~~ This story contains torture, death, blood/gore, grieving/depression, symptoms of PTSD, mild self-harm, and mention of suicide. Please do not read if you don't want to see any of this. Thank you! Most of the story has mainly the grief and PTSD aspect. All rights go to Nintendo for the characters, world, etc. Cover design by~~ me Cover drawn and colored by~~ my amazing friend, @legendofbink , thank you so much! ^^ Story is complete, I won't be editing yet >*< ~ 7/26/18 First Published ~ 8/31/18 Finished ~ 1/5/19 Final word count ~ 34,890 (short, I know) ~ won 1st in the 2018 Zelda Watty's Dark FicComplete
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | BotW Novelisation
"..." "...Link...Wake up." "...Link...Open your eyes." "Link." ----- 100 years after the events of the Calamity, Hyrule still lies on the verge of annihilation. The Princess, the King, and the five Champions were believed to be dead. However, the Princess and the fifth Champion are still alive... With Tears of the Kingdom released, I thought it'd be nice to remember the tale before it. Follow Link on a magical journey through Hyrule with his trusty companion, Tech, in this retelling of a beloved story, but with a twist. Find out what happened to Hyrule and unlock secrets about the distant past, all while trying to save Hyrule before time runs out! Can our Heroes do it? Read to find out! Disclaimer: Rights of the storyline goes to Nintendo as well as the characters for Zelda. Rights go to Lucasfilm for Star Wars things. Note: It'll have some fanart done by other artists and me, and it'll have the BotW OST. ----- Written by: Zelda_Story_Teller Cover by: Zelda_Story_Teller Illustrations by: Zelda_Story_Teller The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack by: Nintendo Editorial by: JazzJambos
Who We Are; Zelink, Modern (The Legend Of Zelda)
((read whole description to know what you're getting into xD)) There is a secret hiding in the nation of Hyrule. For centuries this land has been a democracy, but few actually know just what is going on behind the scenes. What use are the old tales when no one even believes in magic anymore? Zelda is a girl who lives her life trapped within the walls of her family's mansion. She only leaves to go to school, and there she meets someone who will quite literally change her life forever. ((Please don't swear in my comment section. If you do, I'll delete it. Hate speech, swearing, and inappropriate comments will all be deleted.)) WARNING; This story has only been partially edited and I cringe to high heaven reading it. I don't mind you enjoying it, so I'll leave it up but don't judge my writing by this book. If you can't stand it, like me, please head on over to Raising the Stakes, which I have put much more time and effort into and is a million times better. The Legend of Zelda is (c) to Nintendo. Thanks for reading~ Story started on 11/26/15 Story finished in 1/3/16 Story editing started 3/31/17 Story editing given up 12/8/18 Grammar editing finished 3/10/20Complete
"You will aid the hero during his journey in defeating Calamity Ganon." That was the order that was given to you by goddess Hylia. Although the goddess had first planned to have the hero do his journey alone, she took sympathy for him and decided to create him a partner, one that would aid him during the dangerous travels to the Divine Beasts and finally, Calamity Ganon. That was your purpose. 100 years passed since the defeat of the Champions, although one remained. The one you were to help once he awoke from his slumber. Link. // This is a story entirely based on the game BOTW. Although a few changes will be made the overall story line will be game-based. That doesn't mean there won't be cliffhangers and all that juicy stuff. Yes, romance will play a part, but I just overall hope you guys enjoy the story! Be sure to leave feedback so I know how I am doing. Enjoy! // Started: April 1, 2020 Finished: June 15, 2024 Ranks: #1 in botw #1 in zelda #1 in zeldafanficton #1 in breathofthewild #1 in thelegendofzelda
More detailsContent Guidelines