(inspired by Ganon's Requiem by ROZEN)
The castle cut into the sky, a testament to all that Hyrule had built, a reminder of all it had lost.
Link swallowed, feeling the hair on the back of his neck stand up. This was it. When he had left his village a year ago, when he had waved goodbye to his sister and brother-in-law, he'd only had an inkling of what his journey would entail. When he'd left his village a year ago, he'd been a fisherman, a kid who was going on an adventure with the hopes that he could help rebuild a world that had been destroyed, a child of the Calamity.
He'd grown so much since then. Seen so much since then. Met so many new people, watched the hurts and healings of so many. He'd honed his skill as a fighter, he'd made new family, and...
He'd always known this day would come, but it had always seemed so far away.
All of Hyrule had fallen to the Calamity. Villages and town had been razed to the ground, all the champions had been murdered. Hyrule's greatest warriors had been unable to prevail over the beast, the princess had sacrificed herself just to hold it at bay.
His grandparents had died in the Calamity. His parents had died due to the lack of resources that had come in its wake.
His friend had suffered so much because of it. His new family had lost everything because of it.
"The Champions are with you, Link," his spirit companion said, eyes determined. "We'll defeat him together. You have the sword that seals the darkness, the abilities of the best warriors in Hyrule."
Link nodded, closing his eyes and shutting out the view of the foreboding castle. This was it.
It was time.
Marching ahead, Link opened his eyes, drawing the Master Sword and feeling it hum in his hand, warmth and light surrounding and filling him.
I can do this.
"Where do you think you're going? This field and the city will be covered in guardians."
Link paused, turning back to see the knight who had taught him and guided him since he'd acquired the blade. Abel watched him with a stern demeanor, but the worry in his eyes was evident.
"It's time," Link said solemnly. "The Divine Beasts are free. All that's left is Ganon."
"What was your plan, just going in alone, walking all dramatic while we stand here and watch you with awe?" Lyra asked, crossing her arms and furrowing her brow.
"We're going with you," Abel immediately confirmed.
"But--"
"Don't even try it," Lyra cut in, walking up to him. "I want that beast's blood on my sword. I want to hear it scream."
"Besides," Abel added as he also approached. "I can guide you to him."
Link looked at them uncertainly. "I don't want you to get hurt."
"That's cute," Lyra quipped, walking beyond him. "I was going to say the same thing. Now let's go kick his ass."
Link turned to watch her go, anxiety eating away at him. He was already scared, he--
A hand settled on his shoulder, warm, heavy, and comforting. He looked back and saw Abel watching him.
"I wasn't there to protect my son," Abel said quietly. "I will not make that mistake again. You fight for all of Hyrule, Link. Let Hyrule fight with you."
Link watched him a moment, his eyes stinging, heart swelling with emotion, throat tightening in response. He couldn't adequately express how terrifying this was, nor how relieved he was at hearing Abel's words. He leapt forward, slamming into the knight's chest and wrapping his arms around him. Abel stood there for a moment, stunned, before gently returning the hug.
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there’s this hot older guy i’ve spent some time with lately, and i thought i’d look him up to do a bit of harmless stalking. so i opened facebook (where you find old men) but one of the only pictures of him is him on the floor with the top half of him inside a cardboard box and his whole ass, his little man thighs, and his stripey socks sticking right out
it was a powerful image. please accept this artist’s rendering
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