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A Fragmented Past

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Parts 12
Time 1h 49m

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Something out of the ordinary is going on in Hyrule. While hunting for the missing fragments of a dangerous invention, Link and Zelda find fragments of their past lives along the way. 

This is my version of what happens after Link and Zelda reunite after defeating Calamity Ganon. This is all based off of an idea I had for a What-If? story. I hope you enjoy it and stick around for the wild adventure. 

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Book Cover Art by me. 

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Blighted Memories by Bard13

Amnesia was a funny thing. It strips you of all memories, both good and bad. But what it didn't take away from Link was his caring heart. He wasn't a man who had time to deal with or worry about things like memories anyway. All he cared about was doing what was right. But just because Link had no memories, or any interest to reclaim them, didn't mean they wouldn't return to haunt him. Ever since Link woke up, strange things have been happening around the land. Horrific creatures, not quite monster and not quite human, begin appearing at night to terrorize the denizens of Hyrule. Link, not one to simply let such evils do as they please, decides to investigate into the matter as he travels across the land to find a way to destroy these creatures. It should've been just another job for him, just a problem the people needed solved, just another errand for the incarnation of Hylia's hero. But as he investigates, he is haunted by his past. Link's mind cannot remember what happened. But his heart did. He still feels what he lost, what he failed to protect, even after one hundred years. That's what draws something toward Link, the very same evil that created the creatures he faces. It follows and watches him from the shadows, taunting him, waiting for him to remember the past he's forgotten, waiting for the pain to resurface, waiting for the time he can no longer carry the weight of it all. As he journeys on his quest to defeat Ganon and save Princess Zelda, Link must learn to contend with another ancient evil that taints the land, all while facing the ghosts of his forgotten past. But how long can a disgraced hero last in the face of his failures? Cover art designed by @DaybreakVision on Twitter. Some themes may be upsetting to some readers. Viewer discretion advised. Breath of the Wild and its characters are owned by Nintendo.

The Legend of Zelda - School of the Wild by zeldaslink7

Zelda Hyrule's life has always been one that is not her own. Zelda has always been the spitting image of what her Father wants her to be. She has never broken a rule. That being, never been out past 9 pm, has never cut a class, and most importantly, has never, ever had a boyfriend. She goes to her private academy like her Father wants, and that's the end of her story. However, her fate takes an unfortunate turn when she accidentally gets herself blamed for something she didn't do and is expelled. Now, with her Father furious with her, she has no choice but to finish out her high school years at a regular public school. She has her eyes set on clearing her name, and no intention of staying in this crappy public school. As if by pure sheer coincidence, or maybe it was fate, she meets Link. Link, the silent superstar of the school, who, in her hour of need, comes to her side with no hesitation. She is undoubtedly drawn to him, yet she needs to stay away. As she progresses day by day, she meets a couple of new friends, and even a few enemies. Will Zelda clear her name? Or will she stay in this public dump for a couple of friends and a silent knight? Started: 12/5/23 Ended: - Rankings: #1 - legendofzeldafanfic as of 11/29/24 #2 - legendofzeldafanfiction as of 11/29/24

The First Champion | BOTW Link x GN!Reader by MintieCakes

Contains spoilers - gender neutral MC One hundred years ago, you took part in a prophecy of old. Having being gifted the ability to hear the voice of the goddess Hylia, you aid the other prophecy holders with guidance and advice from the spirit realm. But despite years of preparation, Ganon prevailed and brought with him the end of the world. You survived death, and now, a new journey awaits. Recover your forgotten memories and destroy Ganon once and for all with Link at your side. Reunite with old friends and enemies and, maybe, address your unspoken attraction you've had towards the hero since before the calamity. Cover made by Jeremy Fenske (jeremyfenskeart) #1 on link #1 on zelda #1 on loz #1 on tloz #1 on legendofzelda #1 on nintendo #1 on thelegendofzelda #1 on botw #1 on breathofthewild #1 on hyrule #1 on secondperson #1 on 2ndperson Started: September 2018 Discontinued: August 2019 Revisited: May 2020 Officially completed: Oct 27 2021

TOTK: The Lonely Hero by Prince_Aeris

It has been five years since the defeat of Calamity Ganon. As Hyrule and its inhabitants strive to rebuild their once despoiled homeland, a new danger begins to awaken. With a potential threat begins to reveal itself, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda, and the Hero of Hyrule, Link, descend down into the dark underground in search of answers. What they find though is much worse than they could have ever feared. On his own once more, it's up to Link to uncover the mysteries of the past and defend Hyrule once more. But with the sword that seals the darkness gone, Zelda missing, and his strength sapped away, can he even hope to prevail? A sequel to BOTW: The Lonely Knight (None of the artwork here is mine. Link to the artist who made the art of this cover: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/aog3aL )

The Heroes' Rebirth | BOTW Sequel/Zelink (The Legend of Zelda) by HeroOfRhythm

~This is a COMPLETED fan-made sequel to Breath of the Wild and Zelink fanfic~ It has been six months after the defeat of Calamity Ganon. Peace and rebirth are beginning to come upon the land of Hyrule once again. Zelda is deep in planning of the repair of Hyrule Castle and Hyrule Castle Town, and Link is busy with the cleansing of the lands from monsters. The two have had almost no time together after their fight with Ganon. As events begin to settle down, and Zelda and Link finally spend time together, Master Kanto, the new leader of the Yiga Clan, hatches a plan to end the "Hero" once and for all and raise darkness and malice over the land again. Much love to you all! Cover art by @ebiebieshrimp -The Legend of Zelda is owned by Nintendo- #1 in loz #1 in hyrule #2 in zelink #2 in botw #2 in zelda

Fortune Favors the Courageous by wowimreallydoingthis

"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 and #2 in Zelink! All art courtesy of Hiyukee on Bluesky/Instagram!

How To Be a Prince by Zelink2408

A story which both Zelda fans and people who don't even know what Nintendo is can enjoy. It's a princess's dream to be swooped away by her knight in shining armour, but for Zelda, this knight has to be a prince as well, in order to follow the King's rules. Link and Zelda's love is put at stake when trust and loyalty are tested. Can the two break through the laws to pursue their love, or will they give in and follow the path chosen for them? Nintendo own the characters of Link and Zelda, as well as the location of Hyrule and Hateno Village, but the rest of the character are all my own, as well as... the other location. You'll just have to read to find out what that is. Front cover art by Holly Fig Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyFig/status/942563336087990272

Link x Zelda BOTW (Zelink) by shmey_emma

After the calamity Link and Zelda have to restore peace to hyrule and rebuild the kingdom. While doing that Zelda struggles with her feelings for Link, which had only grown over the past 100 years and Link struggles with a similar problem. Will they be able to pull off the new hyrule? Will they realize they are meant to be together? Read to find out! This takes place right after the events of the calamity. ⚠️ I DO NOT OWN COVER ART⚠️ ⚠️I DONT OWN ANY PART OF ZELDA!⚠️

The Princess and Her Knight - A Breath of the Wild FanFiction by nightowl2525

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/

After the Calamity by nayrus_love

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Blighted Memories

Amnesia was a funny thing. It strips you of all memories, both good and bad. But what it didn't take away from Link was his caring heart. He wasn't a man who had time to deal with or worry about things like memories anyway. All he cared about was doing what was right. But just because Link had no memories, or any interest to reclaim them, didn't mean they wouldn't return to haunt him. Ever since Link woke up, strange things have been happening around the land. Horrific creatures, not quite monster and not quite human, begin appearing at night to terrorize the denizens of Hyrule. Link, not one to simply let such evils do as they please, decides to investigate into the matter as he travels across the land to find a way to destroy these creatures. It should've been just another job for him, just a problem the people needed solved, just another errand for the incarnation of Hylia's hero. But as he investigates, he is haunted by his past. Link's mind cannot remember what happened. But his heart did. He still feels what he lost, what he failed to protect, even after one hundred years. That's what draws something toward Link, the very same evil that created the creatures he faces. It follows and watches him from the shadows, taunting him, waiting for him to remember the past he's forgotten, waiting for the pain to resurface, waiting for the time he can no longer carry the weight of it all. As he journeys on his quest to defeat Ganon and save Princess Zelda, Link must learn to contend with another ancient evil that taints the land, all while facing the ghosts of his forgotten past. But how long can a disgraced hero last in the face of his failures? Cover art designed by @DaybreakVision on Twitter. Some themes may be upsetting to some readers. Viewer discretion advised. Breath of the Wild and its characters are owned by Nintendo.