The Day Hyrule Wept (A BOTW AU)
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Most may know the story of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, what if the worst thing that could have happened... did happen?
What if Link DID die that day, and Zelda had to save the day instead?
In this Breath of the Wild AU, Link dies and it's up to Zelda to save the day; and perhaps her knight.
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*PS - Finally picking this up again in almost 2026 lol
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