#isekai! chain

[luimagines]

OK OK, BUT CONSIDERED THIS:

Modern day chain getting isieked in hero-game- character reader's fantasy world.the chain are all basically like somewhat fans of readers game & have played every version but then one day they get transported into reader's world & now the reader has to protect & transport these guys back to their worlds.

Could u imagine one of the links (who's got a big crush on them) is getting taught by them on how to use a sword because as badass as the hero is they can't always be there to protect the links.

Then they get them into THAT position.

The classic one.

You know the one.

You know what I am talking about.

Picture this :

The link in question (whoever you want) is swinging a sword, sparing with the hero with their newly learnt swings & techniques. The sun is barring down on them as beads of sweat flow down from their foreheads & layers of their top garments have already previously been discarded to limit their restraints & to also prevent themselves from getting a heat stroke.

Duck, block,swing,parry, swing, swerve,dodge, swing,swing, jump & duck.

They kept repeating this pattern with Y/N as they spared off together as with each repetition began to go faster & faster then the previous. Sometimes the hero would throw in an attack from outside of the rhythm to shake up the playing field & to keep link on his toes yet still stayed consistent with the patterns as they'd clashed their metals.

Duck, block,swing,block, swing, swerve,dodge, swing,swing, jump & duck.

Y/N's eyes never seemed to move from their cold & laser focused stare into him that felt like they'd burn right through him into his soul.

Link had continued to keep his eyesight trained into their attacks with every hit,but a part of him just couldn't seem to stop his eyes from occasionally trailing off ever so slightly to admire...their very VERY impressive build that looked....ahem......a bit sweaty.

He could almost feel a lump in his throat form as he watched the bead of sweat roll down thier-

FOCUS LINK!

He quickly blinked as he shouted at himself internally only to look up & narrowly blocks a hit coming from above.

The heat must have really started to get to him if he was struggling this much to not get distracted.

That was the only explanation he could think of, after all they had been sparing for a while in this summer heat,both of them are nearly at complete exhaustion with everyone else resting inside the lodge inn thus leaving them both alone together.

Swing, block,swing,parry,swing, swerve,dodge, swing,swing, jump& duck.

It was hot.

He's cheeks felt hot

His face felt hot

They were hot.

He just felt hot.

Everything felt hot & his muscles screamed out for him to stop but he couldn't, but for what? What was it? Why did he always want to still keep going?Was it his pride? Fear? Stubbornness? Determination? Adrenaline? Whatever it was that was calling out to him to keep going was starting making him feel as if somewhere in a some distant world he was made-no-meant-no- he was built to do this, it was near second nature to him.

Duck, block,swing,parry, swing, swerve,dodge, swing,duck, jump & duck.

It felt...good.

Duck, block,swing, swing, swing, swerve,dodge, swing,swing, jump & duck.

It felt real.

Duck, block,swing,parry, swing, swerve,dodge, swing,swing, block & duck.

It felt natrual

Duck, swerve,swing,parry, swing, swerve,dodge, swing,swing, jump & BLOCK.

It felt normal.

It was just hot outside that's all.

Then finally a loud clash is heard &-

Hit.

He blinked & saw he had knocked the sword clean out of the hero's hand, Y/N had looked over to where the sword had been thrown then they turned to him & gave him a quick surprised but proud smile as they placed away their shield behind their back signaling that it was the end of todays lesson.

"Ha! Not bad! Not bad at all!You've improved a quiet lot haven't you? I don't know if I've mentioned this to you but you lot really seem to have a bit of talent for this sort of stuff.I guess it won't be long till your fighting moblins all on your own,eh?" Y/N walked over to pick up the discarded sword from the ground before turning to walk back to Link.

And as much as the majority of his being screamed in joy once it was all over, somewhere in the smallest piece of him that lived somewhere deep in his primitive mind somehow wished it didn't end.

But he still was relieved to finally be able to rest.

"hah-well, ah-we've got a pretty great tutor for this stuff,so-hoo- we can't take all the credit.." link pulled up the side of his sleeve to clean away the moisture building on his face as he breathed heavily.

"Your stance still needs some work though, next when you're going for a slash remember to put more of your weight forward into it & twist your hips a bit, it'll make it much more faster." Y/N held the sword up to demonstrate the motions.

"You mean like this?"

Link attempted to copy the reiteration only to be cut off by them once they noticed his inaccurate stance.

"No,no,no, you have to turn,turn your, link you gotta-no! You have to- nevermind let me just-!"

And before he could even get a breath out link suddenly felt a pair of hands latch onto him & very warm chest pressing into his back.

Freeze

Suddenly the air in his lungs didn't exist as he felt a hand grab into one of his fore arms & a hot breath blow past his ear. His mind went blank as his perception of the world around him narrowed down to the person behind him.

He couldn't hear anything past the pumping blood & low breathy words being spoken in his ears like fine wine being chugged down.

He could very clearly hear them speaking but he couldn't know what they were saying,it was like their voice was both too close & too far away for him to hear.

He turned his face over to speak only to come to notice just how close their face was to him & was almost startled. He must have been staring during those few seconds because the hero had soon stopped talking still facing forward with one hand still guiding him glanced to his face with their eyes.

"Hey, seriously, you need to be paying attention to this part,Link."

He could swear he almost felt their lips brush past his ear as they leaned in just a bit closer to him.

Suddenly he felt a pair of fingers gently but firmly grab his chin to divert his attention right back to the sword in front of him.

"S-sorry, right, I was just-nevermind.." He blinked & shook his head regaining his focus as he felt his cheeks begin to flare up more again both from the initial embarrassment of getting caught in that fashion & by much they've physically gotten closer to him.

It was just the heat that was all, he was just imagining it!

"Ok link just move your hands up to the side like this & move your waist like that." Their voice sounded tired & breathy next to his ears as he contemplated if this counted as being in torture or heaven. Sure he fantasized about hearing the character of myths speak to him like this but not like "this" this.

It's just the heat,it's just the heat,it's just the heat!!

The hero then placed a hand on his hip pulling him in to turn as he felt himself pressed into their pelvic & the other hand guided the rest of his forearms to slash against a tree.

"That's right,just like that link.Just a little more & oh that's good. Right there Link! Keep going!"

Hylia please end him right now or give him strength to live through this. On second thought maybe just kill him & end his suffering.Were they doing this on purpose? They had to be. Then do they know about his feelings? Were they just teasing him? No it wouldn't make sense since it would be so out of character from them to be like that in the game.

But they aren't in a game.

And Y/N wasn't a game character.

Sure they looked,acted & sounded perfectly like the protagonist in the game & their world/story is a perfect replica of the games & but that didn't mean they were the same person even though their life's stories/trauma are the exact same ones as the protagonist of the game &-

No,he was overthinking all this, his mind was trying to make the situation into something it wasn't because he was tired & it's been frying in the heat.

It was just another normal,everyday, INNOCENT little training with THIER FRIEND & nothing m-

"You're doing so good, Link. Don't stop!"

DEAR HYLIA KILL HIM NOW.

They had to be doing this on purpose.

If he didn't feel uncomfortable in his pants before he very much did now.

He could feel thier muscles & heat on his back. He could feel the strength in their arms as they firmly held his wrist getting him to repeatedly do the strikes.He could feel just how their frame seemed much bigger than his. Granted he wasn't a very tall person but this somehow made his more aware of his small short frame.

He wants it end.

He doesn't want it to end.

He wants it to end.

He never wants it to end.

SLASH.

There was a sound of bark being torn off & looked up to see a huge cut through the thick trunk of a tree that he must have left behind with his own sword.

He did it

The hero had then finally released his forearm & hip as they back off from his body.

And although he & he's bodie were relieved that it was finally over somewhere in the back of his subconscious mind still called out & wished it hadn't ended.

Only this time he was actually longing for it.

But now that Y/N wasn't right next to his ear any speaking to him he couldn't make out that they were congratulating him for his improvements because the sound of his own heart was beating through his ears before they walked off saying something about remembering to join the others after he rested.

Once they had left & were long gone Link fell down against the slashed tree.

As he sat there panting & gasping for air he leaned his head back to stare up to the sky's.

The sun was still blazing with only a few clouds hanging by.He sat there thinking to himself in silence.

He just felt hot. That was it.

It was just the heat.

He was just hot.

Nothing happened

He. felt. hot.

It.was.the.heat.

He began to think back on the events that transpired, like how their chest was presses so close against his back,the way thier hands were gripping onto his arms, the way their lips barely brushed past his ear,the sweet smell of sweat mixed earth & oak filling his nose,the sound of their grunting as they clashed weapons that breathy low voice that was so close to his face it sent shivers down his spine while they called out his name with praise, in only he'd have that all again but while-

NO! STOP!

No one did anything.

No one is doing anything.

Y/N was just helping them out, they weren't doing anything on purpose,it was just his mind playing tricks with him! Making things out to be what they weren't! He needed to get his head out of the gutter, he couldn't think of someone who's risked thier lives more then once for him in such a way.

But.then again..

His placed a hand over his mouth & looked down to stare at the sword in his hand as the memories flashed through his head once more.

Weather they did or didn't intend to do it on purpose...

His face flushed again.

His body was hot.

His face was hot.

He felt hot.

Y/N is hot.

He slumped to the ground with his arms placed over his head covering his face under the tree's shade in absolute embarrassment & defeat.

Well there was no point in denying it anymore

He spoke the last words from his thoughts out loud.

.......

.......

.........

....,.............

"that was....kind of hot."

Hi Hello. I'm dying.

Thank you anon.

I'm blushing and it's dumb and I'm very happy to have found this in my inbox XD

I feel a little bad for Link- but it's not exactly out of character for Reader to make things a little bit hard for Link, is it.

Take that as you will XD

I just..... Everyone look at this. ^.^*

I have no more words. Take it. Enjoy it. I'll be thinking abut this for the rest of the day now. It's going to live rent free in my head for a week. <3

#pinky replies #modern au #isekai! chain #suggestive #anon stories #someone remind me to add this to the masterlist please! #i think i might have misses the last few #or at least one of them #so if someone would be so kind as to check #I would be forever grateful #this is toeing the line of my rules #but i'll accept it #since there's nothing graphic #goodness what would I even title it as? #Thank you Anon!!!! #<3

[weepingflowerbonkcop]

What the Chain thinks about a Modern! Reader using slang/meme references:

Part 3

Legend

• He didn't know what Modern! Reader was saying either when they first met. He had a blue screen moment and just pretended that reader was talking to air or something. No thoughts just vibes moment.

• Despite having some slight difficulty at the start, he does catch up to what reader is saying.

• He doesn't really care all that much for the slang, but he does find the more creative insults and cursing from Modern! Readers world interesting.

• He doesn't use modern slang as much as Wild or Hyrule, but he does use it when he deems it worthy enough.

• He's also another one to translate to Time and Twilight about the terms.

• He also has his gremlin streak where he goes and teaches the older lot the wrong meanings of the terms, but he's more casual about it. He incourages Wild and Wind the most. He'll stay perfectly quiet when he hears Wild/Wind give the wrong translation too.

• Like staded previously, Warriors and him make bets on Time when it comes to readers slang. It doesn't just stop there, if Warriors has enough rupees they make bets on anyone that genuinely has a hard time catching what reader says.

• Now I don't see him as a fan of the meme references either. He probably thinks that people in Modern! Reader's world have really broken humour or that they're just dumb.

• He's the one to face palm in the background whenever Wild and Hyrule try to recreate/make their own memes.

• Some memes he actually relates to. It's more on the darker side of the genre though as well as being an adult and hating adulting.

• I'd give this prickly little man a 7/10. He should join Wild and Hyrule in their shenanigans to complete triple threat. It would've bumped him up to an 8.5 or 9/10.

Four

• I can see Four being the third quickest to learn and understand Modern! Reader's slang.

• Him hogging the braincells of the Chain, he successfully uses it to disect the sentence and figure out what the new/interesting word means.

• He does, however not share this information for his own amusement.

• Having him hangout with Wind the most, they tend to use Modern! Reader's slang in their casual conversations to spite the old people.

• The colours however see it differently, I'll elaborate.

• Red is infatuated with the modern day language. He finds it interesting and unique as it creates a more casual and comforting atmosphere when Modern! Reader talks. He definitely looks at reader with sparkles in his eyes.

•  Blue kinda side eyes the new slang for a while before he gives in to the others interest in it. He finds it to be a more challenging when Modern! Reader uses too much in one sentence. It's silly to him that people have become lazy enough to just decide to shorten words as a whole. But he does appreciate the flow of how it sounds.

•  Green had a mild reaction to slang than most of the others. He does feel the same sentiment about the casual atmosphere that it creates but he finds it more cute in a way.

•  Vio caught interest the first time a slang word slipped from Modern! Reader's mouth. He would be the one to analyse and break down what reader says before restructuring it to make sense to them. It's like a guilty pleasure for him to do it, gives his mind a little bit of work to do.

• Four thoroughly enjoys the memes from readers world. His favourites are those that start arguments amongst the Chain. The flat earther memes.

• Four would be a 9/10 he's open minded to diversity and encourages it.

Wind

• Wind has everyone beat with how quickly he learned Modern! Reader's slang.

• Since he's still pretty young his mind still absorbs new information ten times faster than everyone else. So, I believe he'd be the quickest to learn and adapt to the way reader talks.

• He doesn't want reader to feel alienated in the group and tries to make it comfortable for them by learning things from the modern day. (My sweet baby)

• It quickly becomes a habit for him to use slang when talking, not just with reader, but with everyone else. He doesn't care if they don't understand and he'll even use it to his advantage.

• He called Time a boomer without facing any repercussions.

• Baby boy baby was surprised when Modern! Reader called him that and he was the first to ask about it. After readers explanation that its a meme from their world, Wind decides its time to learn every meme reference that reader knows and to use it to antagonise the old man.

• Wind jumps to every opportunity to make a meme reference once he's enlightened about them.

• Wind would be everyone's main person to translate - emphasis on the would be. But he gets carried away with his translations of the slang.

• Overall I'd say that he also a 9/10.

#linked universe #linked universe x reader #isekai #linkeduniverse #modern au #linked universe legend #linked universe four #linked universe wind #lu legend #lu four #lu wind #the chain

[its-gettin-weird]

"Because I want to be one with you — you finally noticed the wish that I'd been praying for!"

Sirius’ outfit is a wedding dress / wedding themed! I made this her motif because of her obsession with Petelgeuse and because of the whole ‘becoming one’ thing reminding me of marriage / wedding vows, stuff like that. I didn’t know whether to incorporate her bandages or not, and in the end decided against it + opted to just cover as much of her bare skin as possible like with the veil, sleeves, and purple fabric above the shoulders. I gave her a spiked collar and spiky halo-like hairpiece + put her hair in a ponytail (maybe that’s a little hard to tell ahaha) to give her kinda punkish elements to her, twisting the ‘purity’ of the wedding theme a bit to subtly reflect her instability (and because it looks cool). I didn’t want her to just have a regular old wedding dress cause I thought it would look kind of bland compared to the other magi designs, so I added some fire elements to her dress that I think turned out really well :) . I also had the genius idea to make her hooks double as weaponized wedding rings to go with the outfit’s aesthetic. Her hooks are connected together to also symbolize ‘becoming one’ / the unity of marriage, that sort of thing.

The authority from a wish doc says that her wish was for love / believes love is to become one, so her wish would grant her ‘soul-washing’ powers. Her abilities make her extremely dangerous to other magi…

#re zero #re zero starting life in another world #re zero kara hajimeru isekai seikatsu #re zero fan art #pmmm #puella magi madoka magica #madoka magica #pmmm fanart #puella magi madoka magica fanart #madoka magica fanart #sirius romanee conti #sirius romanee conti re zero #sirius re zero #totally didn’t pull her hair up to make her look similar to kyoko #her hooks would probably function like kyoko’s spears and chains #also I put her soul gem right where geuse hole punched fortuna #sorry geuse lol #made her slightly muscly because iirc tappei said she was the strongest physically so #buff lady yes please #can’t wait to see her in season three! that trailer was awesome!

[official-nina-hopkins]

Actually criminal that there does not seem to be any "Heart/Soul/Mind in the real world" fics. In my opinion

#chonnys charming chaos compendium #chonny jash #the heart acoustic #the soul eclectic #the mind electric #martin speaks #i love... this breed of isekai. characters in places they weren't made to be. i am n1 mind fan so i am just thinking of him being like #if the only one in the real world and left to his own devices. he would development so much for the better. not being inherently chained to #anyone. being able to be a individual... okay i might be projecting

[faroreskiss]

The Power of Understanding / Part 9

Revised to v2 on: 2023/09/10

Non-Trivial Matters - Part 2

Read on Ao3 Cheat Sheet Chapters: Part 8, Part 10 In this chapter: You seem to be the expert in alienating Links. Now you touched a nerve. What are you gonna do? More Twilight fluff, along with some moments with Wild in private. You reveal Twilight's other secret. Longer chapter yay!

After the events that took place that almost cost you the friendship of the Sky (thanks to your big mouth, literally blabbing that his deity might not exist and the whole hero cycle is actually pretty great), you all called it a night not long after, going up to your rooms.

Sure, the Captain had plenty of rupees to buy you lodgings in an inn in the middle of the city, but that did not mean the inn had enough rooms for ten travelers. Ultimately, you ended up rooming with Wild. The group was somewhat aware of your... unique connection, but that was a matter for another time. Four was with Wind, Twilight was with Sky, Warriors were with Time, and Hyrule stayed with Legend.

You took a very big jug of water, maybe around 5 liters, from the bar before you went upstairs, knowing you would feel thirsty in the middle of the night after that much alcohol got into your system. This caused the innkeeper and the other Links to give you a weird look as you requested it, but hey, hydration was important. Twilight gave you another look, a bit more enticing one if you dare say, as you were carrying the jug. His gaze was laced with a flirtatious energy, his cheeks tinged with a subtle blush from the ale.

As you started to ascend the stairs, the weight of the water jug reminding you of your responsible choice, Twilight's voice followed you, dripping with playful charm, "Gearing up for a wild night, (Y/N)? That's a whole lot of hydration you've got there."

His flirtatious remark caught you off guard, and you couldn't help but chuckle in response. "Well, someone's got to make sure we're all in fighting shape tomorrow, right?"

Twilight's mischievous grin widened, his gaze lingering a moment longer before you disappeared up the stairs, though you could swear you felt a hint of… jealousy in there? With a mixture of exhilaration and a hint of uncertainty, you continued your ascent, feeling the warmth of Twilight's attention echoing in your mind. With that much alcohol in your system, it was hard to keep your mask on.

As you exchanged flirtatious banter with Twilight, you couldn't help but feel a subtle pang of awareness. You knew that your connection with Wild was something special, laden with unspoken emotions and shared moments that transcended simple friendship. However, the circumstances had yet to allow for a proper discussion about the depth of your feelings for each other.

When you reached the room you were going to be sharing with Wild, the atmosphere was still vibrant with the remnants of laughter and alcohol-induced vibes, though you still felt like you messed up badly with Sky. And amidst the somewhat hazy revelry, your exchange with Twilight most likely hadn't gone unnoticed. Most likely. Wild's usually observant eyes seemed a touch clouded by the drinks, but they held a hint of curiosity as he entered the room with you. He made a casual comment, his voice tinged with playful teasing and… possibly jealousy, as if he needed one up the Hero of Twilight  "Didn't know you were trying to win the 'Most Hydrated’ award tonight." It sounded a bit bitter, for some reason. 

Honestly, you were just too restless and feeling too guilty for that conversation right now, so you decided to focus on another topic in your mind. 

So you chuckled instead, trying to keep the mood lighter, placing the water jug on a nearby table as he closed the door. "Someone's got to be the responsible one, right?" Then your lips formed a straight line for a moment before you continued. “It felt more like I’m trying to win the ‘how to hurt your friends and insult their beliefs the worst way possible’ award, if we’re being honest.”

Wild settled onto the inn bed, removing his boots with a hint of detachment in his voice, as if he were shielding his emotions. His words held a certain flatness, a veil over his vulnerability. "I mean… honestly speaking, (Y/N), you know he had a point… Especially that part about ‘the cycle working just fine’," he said, avoiding your gaze as he spoke. It was clear he was wrestling with his own feelings, and your heart ached in response.

A pang of guilt surged through you, his words hitting home. He was right, and you knew it. Your logical side often clashed with the more emotional aspects of your interactions, and you were well aware that there were certain topics that needed to be handled with greater care. These weren't just characters from a video game; they were real individuals with their own thoughts and feelings. The fact that you had access to information about them only added to the complexity of your situation.

"I… I know my apology should have included not only him, but all of you," your words carried a weight of remorse as you spoke. Regret laced each syllable, and you felt your heart squeeze. "I understand that these aren't just stories for you; they're your lives, your sacrifices. I'm sorry for trivializing that." Wild's gentle smile held a mixture of hurt and understanding, and you took a seat, pouring a glass of water as you contemplated your own insensitivity.

"I can't always keep my thoughts to myself, especially when I've had a few drinks," you admitted with a self-deprecating chuckle. You gazed into his eyes, your expression pleading for him to understand the depth of your remorse.

His response held a mixture of empathy and honesty, his words tinged with a newfound assertiveness. "We know you never intend to harm us, but sometimes your words hit close to the heart. And even after spending almost two years together, I can't always figure out how you have insight into certain matters," he stated firmly. There was a confidence to his words that took you by surprise, his usual reserved nature giving way to a more direct approach. The alcohol seemed to have emboldened him.

You acknowledged his observation with a nod, recognizing the truth in his words. "I've never lied about not being from any Hyrule. I told you, Purah and Zelda, that Hyrule doesn't exist where I come from, yet information about it does exist. I didn’t know that anything I knew could even be relevant, if we were to never meet with the rest of the Links… I just, I just thought I would be living the rest of my life there in my cottage in Hateno," you admitted, your gaze thoughtful as you struggled to find the right words. His directness invited a level of honesty you hadn't shared before.

He took a deep breath, his gaze unwavering. "It's just… I can't help but feel you're keeping something from us," he confessed, his words hanging in the air. The truth of his statement struck you, and you found yourself speechless in the face of his insight.

"Link..." you said softly, your voice a mix of vulnerability and reassurance.

He pressed on, his gaze unwavering. "I know you're not lying, but there's more to it. Some things you know can't be explained by mere research or history. And I think you're aware of that," he said, his words direct and unyielding. You would not expect this from him, at all.

You struggled to find a response, your mind racing to catch up with the intensity of the conversation. "I... You're right. There's more that I haven't shared, things that go beyond what I can easily explain," you admitted, your voice tinged with a mixture of reluctance and honesty. The weight of your unspoken secrets hung heavily in the air between you.

The vulnerability of the moment shifted as he rose from the bed, pulling a chair closer to you. He cupped your face gently, his touch both comforting and electrifying. For a fleeting moment, his eyes searched yours, and you sensed an unspoken connection. It was as if the emotions that had been simmering beneath the surface were finally breaking free.

"One day, I'll share everything with you all. I promise. Just... give me time," you pleaded, hoping that he could understand the complexity of your situation.

He pulled away with a tender smile, his gaze filled with affection and understanding. "Just be careful with your words, my little bookworm. They have a way of impacting me in ways you might not realize, even more than just me, from what I noticed…" he teased, a warmth in his tone and the way he used silly terms sent a shiver down your spine. He cleared his throat, a feigned cough masking his growing embarrassment. With a final exchange of glances, he made his way to his bed, leaving a sense of anticipation lingering in the air.

"Good night, (Y/N)," he murmured softly.

"Night, Link." Your heart swelled with a mixture of emotions as you watched him settle in, the weight of unspoken truths and burgeoning feelings hanging over the room like a delicate secret waiting to be unveiled.

 You just couldn’t sleep. 

Possibly hours passed since you and Wild got into bed, mind you, separate ones, he seemed to be sleeping soundly, his chest slowly rising and falling. You remembered the time where you woke up next to him after the night you spent with him and Zelda, and felt your ears reddening. Maybe you could just go snuggle up to him now? You were sure he wouldn’t mind. You did it every now and then…

It wasn’t the time for that now!

You were feeling restless, what happened between you and Sky weighing heavily on you still, especially after Wild’s words about being careful with your words. And then you went ahead and PROMISED that you would explain it. Another art piece out of your great big mouth. Oh, and he was totally aware of how Twilight was looking at you as well. Lovely.

Since you promised, maybe you should just get answers to some of your questions at least, you thought to yourself. About Links, each of them. Then you sighed, why were you so evil? 

After you turned left and right in the bed and shifted for the hundredth time, you decided to get up. You were so thirsty anyway, and were glad that you had that jug in the room. You got a glass for yourself and slowly opened the door, and went towards one of the balconies of the inn on your floor.

It was the cool summer breeze that welcomed you, with cicadas chirping around and of course the beautiful and clear sky, free from light pollution. Silent streets of the Castle Town lay below you, bathed in the soft moonlight. This whole conversation with Wild had stirred up feelings of nostalgia for your own world. Even the stars and their alignments looked completely different over here, unfamiliar constellations dotting the sky. But at least the sun and the moon remained consistent, providing a sense of continuity. It was a small comfort in a world of uncertainty, and as you stood on the balcony, you couldn't shake off the melancholy that had settled in your heart.

The door to the balcony creaked open behind you, and you turned to see Twilight standing there, a soft smile on his lips. "Couldn't sleep either, huh?" he asked, his voice carrying the warmth of camaraderie. His presence was unexpected, yet strangely comforting.

"Yeah, something like that," you replied, taking a sip from your glass. "Just needed some fresh air and... space to think."

The rancher… Twilight. He also was an odd one. Sure, he had what the others called the Ordonian drawl, but not always. The others were most likely more perceptive than you and they noticed it as well. But after his close brush with death and at least some of his secrets being spilled, nobody would think to probe him more. He definitely was an adopted Ordonian, and adapted himself into their traditions, and the way they speak, how they act. He also had the carefree vibes of a rancher, and the experience of it. No matter what though, you couldn’t help but notice, when the situation called for it, he spoke like someone who is educated in a very particular way, without a trace of that drawl.

Like a noble knight.

“What’s on your mind? If you don’t mind sharin’…” Twilight's voice was soft and inviting, his concern evident in his expression.

Ah, what the hell… Of course you knew the reason why. 

“Just thinking about what happened this evening, with uhm, you know,” you just added idly as you leaned to the rails of the balcony, feeling the weight of your guilt resurface.

“Ah that…” he pursed his lips, he was about to continue but you interjected before he could.

“I guess I need to apologize to you as well, I really made light of a situation that I have no experience being in, other than reading about it.” You turned to him, with sadness and regret in your eyes.

He scratched the back of his head, looking a bit puzzled about what to say next. Then he had a reassuring look on his face, firm yet gentle. 

“Yeah, apology accepted. I know you meant no harm,” he put a hand on your shoulder. “But not gonna lie, each time I think I finally got used to your trivia queenin, you somehow manage to surprise me.” 

You grinned, his lightheartedness contagious. “Well, can't let you get too comfortable, can I? Gotta keep you on your toes.”

Twilight chuckled, a sparkle in his eyes. “Oh, trust me, you've definitely succeeded in that.”

You leaned closer, your shoulders brushing against his. "I'm just trying to keep up with you all. It's not easy, you know? Especially when you've got that farm boy charm going on."

He laughed, a rich and warm sound that sent a pleasant shiver down your spine. "Farm boy charm, huh? I'll have you know, there's a lot more to me than just that."

You raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk on your lips. "Oh, really? Do tell, Mr. Mysterious."

He leaned in, his voice dropping to a low, teasing tone. "Well, for starters, I've got a knack for herding very stubborn Ordonian goats. And if you're ever in need of a thrilling adventure of sumo with Gorons, I'm your guy."

You let out a mock gasp, placing a hand over your heart. "Herding goats and thrilling adventures? My, my, you really are the whole package, aren't you?"

He chuckled, the warmth of his laughter wrapping around you like a comforting embrace. "I like to think so. But you, my dear, are a mystery I'm still trying to unravel."

There it was, he could be as goofy as he wanted, but you could hear his drawl disappear and him actually hinting at something else about you, very carefully.

Regardless, you couldn’t help but feel a blush creep onto your cheeks, his words sending a delightful flutter through your chest. "Is that so?”

Twilight's eyes held a mixture of playfulness and something deeper, a curiosity that seemed to reach beyond the surface. "Absolutely. You're not like anyone I've ever met, and that's saying something considering the bunch we've got here." he winked.

Your heart skipped a beat, his gaze and words making you feel seen in a way you hadn't experienced before. "I could say the same about you, ‘Rancher’. You've got this enigmatic knightly aura that keeps drawing me in."

You were playing a dangerous game here. You really haven’t learned your lesson after what happened with Sky, have you? You weren’t even exactly subtle about it. Blunt flirting wasn’t going to hide what you knew. You had to get it out as well so you could at least sleep. Maybe.

He chuckled softly, then for a moment his expression darkened.

“Now now, whatever might you mean? I’m but a humble country boy~” he was trying to keep it light, but you could see that it was nothing but a mask in this situation. 

You got into a serious mood now. There was no need to play games anymore, and you did promise that you would slowly start telling the full truth to all of them. Why not start now? 

“Hey, Link… It’s okay, I know.” you said softly, touching your shoulder to his. He raised an eyebrow, not realizing what you meant at first. Then he tensed. 

“What… do you know?”  he asked, not looking at you but towards the streets, you could tell he had a stern expression on his face, from his voice alone. You gulped. Here goes nothing.

“About your hometown….” you said carefully. 

He was silent. He didn’t seem that surprised, you were the trivia queen after all, yet it still looked like he was taken off guard. But…

“My hometown is Ordon.” he said firmly. You really, really knew you shouldn’t press on, but you just couldn’t help yourself.

“Bordering the Gerudo desert,” you continued, as you saw him close his eyes and take a deep breath, trying to compose himself. It was almost like you were torturing him, but you couldn’t stop. 

“Where the Gaurof sword was…” 

He froze for a second. Then he turned to you once again, with an unreadable expression. You could swear you saw his eyes shine golden for a split moment. He put a hand on your shoulder, quite rougher than you expected, and squeezed it a bit too much for your comfort. 

“Enough,” he said very sharply. 

Now his face had the expression of pure pain. Pain of memories. 

You really messed up this time, didn’t you?

His grip on your shoulder slowly loosened, noticing your expression of terror, his eyes shifting away from yours. "You should be careful, (Y/N). Some things are best left untouched."

You swallowed hard, feeling a pang of regret for pushing the boundaries too far. "I'm sorry, I have no excuse. But for what I’m about to reveal later, it’s better that you understand the extent of my knowledge… and that it is not just books and history research.” You had to stand your ground, you opened Pandora's box after all.

Twilight's gaze remained distant, his thoughts seemingly far away. After a moment, he finally turned to you, his eyes a mix of curiosity and wariness. "And what are you suggesting? That there's more to this than you've let on? More than just being an outsider who knows a bit too much?"

You nodded solemnly, feeling the weight of the truth pressing down on you, feeling the stress on the word outsider like a little stab in your heart. He was bitter, rightfully so. 

"Exactly. But there's something you need to understand, Link. My intentions are not to exploit or deceive. I've been trying to piece together the right time and place to share everything. It's just... complicated."

He let out a sigh, his shoulders relaxing slightly. "Complicated is an understatement. You've been a box of secrets since you and the Champion arrived, (Y/N). But I've seen the way you interact with the group, the genuine concern you have for all of us. That counts for something."

A mixture of relief and gratitude washed over you. Maybe you hadn't irreparably damaged your relationship with him. "I appreciate your understanding, I don't take your trust lightly."

He offered a faint smile, the tension between you slowly easing. "Just... be cautious, all right? There's more at stake than you might realize."

You nodded in agreement, appreciating his sincerity. "Believe me, I've come to understand that more and more with each passing day. And already got another lecture from Link, erhm, Champion…” You scratched the back of your neck, slightly embarrassed. At the mention of his name, you felt him twitch a bit. But you decided to leave it for now. I guess it is also a little bit awkward when somebody uses your name when they refer to someone else.

“Hey…” you spoke softly. “If you want to talk about, you know, what happened in the past, I’m here for you. And yes, with the knowledge I have, I know none of it, none of it was your fault. I’m sorry you had to carry that burden alone.” 

He just stayed silent, hopefully appreciating your words. You were playing with fire.

Then Twilight's expression softened, a mixture of emotions flickering in his eyes. "Thank you," he finally said, his voice carrying a hint of vulnerability. "It's... not something I've spoken about with anyone in a long time. But hearing that you understand, even a little, it means more than you realize."

You were just glad he didn’t rip your throat right there and then, since you thought it would be well deserved at that moment. You collected yourself, took a deep breath and just wrapped your arms around him, trying to give him a comforting embrace. 

As you wrapped your arms around Twilight, you felt a slight hesitation from him, as if he wasn't entirely sure how to respond to this sudden display of affection. But slowly, tentatively, he allowed his arms to encircle you in return. His embrace was gentle yet warm, as if he was afraid to hold you too tightly, as if he was afraid of breaking something fragile.

You could feel his heart beating against yours, a rhythm that seemed to mirror the complexity of his emotions. There was a mixture of surprise, gratitude, and a hint of sadness in the way he held you. It was as if he was letting down a guard he didn't even know he had, allowing himself to be vulnerable for a brief moment.

The night around you seemed to stand still, the world hushed as if holding its breath. In that quiet embrace, you could sense the weight of his past, the burden he had carried for so long. It was a bittersweet moment, one that held both comfort and pain.

As you finally pulled away, his eyes met yours, and there was an unspoken understanding that passed between you. 

"Thank you," he repeated, his voice a little softer this time, his gaze holding a mixture of gratitude and something else you couldn't quite decipher. But you could tell that this moment meant something to him, something he perhaps hadn't expected.

You gave him a reassuring smile, squeezing his hand gently before letting go. "We're in this together, remember?"

He nodded, his lips curling into a small, genuine smile. "Yeah, we are." And with that, you both turned back to the balcony, leaning against the railing as you continued your conversation, the night around you carrying a sense of newfound connection and understanding.

#zelda fandom #zelda fanfiction #legend of zelda #fanfic #linked universe x reader #link x reader #linked universe #linked universe au #ethical non monogamy #fluff #twilight x reader #lu twilight #lu the chain #navigating poly relationships #reader insert #isekai #isekai reader

[animedegens]

Must watch winter anime pt2!

Like anime? Check out our Anime podcast - linktree.com/animedegens

We also have an anime discord that we’re trying to grow!! 😈

#anime #anime degens podcast #anime podcast #anime news #anime degens #anime and manga #anime movies #podcast #isekai anime #romance anime recc #anime romance #romance anime #bucchigiri #bucchigiri?! #hokkaido gals are super adorable! #fluffy paradise #chained soldier #delicious in dungeon

[the-travelling-witch]

i need a home remedy for writer’s block, i can’t run to a café every time i need to get something done

#┊glimpse into the crystal ball ೃ༄ #i’ve been thinking nonstop about writing the isekai au for like 3 weeks without getting any progress done #it does things to a girl #like more self esteem issues #pro tip: don’t chain your self worth to your performance and/or productivity #(and subsequently the validation from other people) #it does not end well #call me 1929 to 1939 #… #i don’t need to explain that joke #anyway #i have to go back to staring at my draft without the courage to continue or edit

[i-bring-crack]

Alright yeah fuck it. If you dont have characters that will be beloved by the people who read it then the stories dont last long in a fandom or sometimes even have an impact on people. Fuck the premise fuck the storyline fuck your worldbuilding becuase Ive seen so many, MANY, stories that are great have no one else to talk about simply because the characters were either too little screentime or none at all to be explored.

And now more than ever more people will define their liking of a story to whenever or not the characters are solid on their own instead of everything else. Its why much of the retellings or the same genre tropes are played out over and over again instead of new things compromising around the same idea.

And its not bad, but its also dumb for someone to go ahead and call another work of art, of whatever kind but im mostly talking about stories here, as a 'lesser work' simply because theres no characters that fit into neat molds or are hot and you can quickly get attached to, completely ignoring everything else about what it is and just deciding everyone who likes it has horrible tastes.

#rant #another personal rant oh boi #but honestly ive been looking at this obbession with fandoms lately. and even im the culprit of it. #where now a story is less defined by its content and instead defined by tropes #and its most consistent on characters as if you have to fit all of them into molds and let your characters be the best versions ever becaus #it will attract more people to come over and ship your works or have enough attraction to these characters that will make the readers buy #more of their content. merch. whatever #yeah specially in anime #and so specifically in isekai to the point where the character only needs to be physiscally attractive--- #but im getting out of the point #the thing is that so much art in general has been constantly linked to having this parasocial relationships with the ones who interact with #it that to some extent its fine but to the worst its litterally chaining people to spend away their lives and profits for something thats #just art. #i really dont know how to explain this to you without going over the basics of blah blah capitalism and the entretainment industry and #people linking their traumas and using parasocial relationships as coping mechanisms for their miserable lives and thats why so many #character driven stories sell so well nowadays. #without so so fucking much needed to be told but I just think it needs to be talked about at some point. #and to be clear again im also one of the people who IS stuck with those parasocial relationships #but ive seen worse and im genuenlly scare of what that could possibly meant for the future

[bunnymajo]

In an amusing publicity stunt in the real world, Sega designated Ojisan the "Official Sega Uncle" last December, with a certificate to prove it.

#isekai ojisan #sonic #chain chronicle #news #sega #i'm just very charmed with the image of sonic being friends with this old dude

[comic-bastards]

Let's Anime 213 - Piercing Rat Ears

Day Light Saving is stupid, dumb and I hate it. Anyway, we've got a great episode for you today or not because we're recording and releasing this on DLS which is the just the fucking worst. The Unwanted Undead Adventurer is covered along with Isekai Onsen Paradise. That's followed up with some Classroom of the Elite season 3, Sasaki and Peeps, High Card season 2 and Chained Soldier. Thanks for listening and good luck on the worst week of the year.

Listen on Spotify

#The Unwanted Undead Adventurer #Classroom of the Elite #Sasaki and Peeps #High Card #Chained Soldier #Isekai Onsen Paradise #ANime #Anime #Dustin Cabeal #Lindsay Mallard #Let's Anime #Podcast

[tvrningout]

chiyo tag drop <3

#headcanons | chiyoko #character study | chiyoko #visuals | chiyoko #interactions | chiyoko #hiding in this garden | high school | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | young adulthood | chiyoko #to restart this heart of mine | adulthood | chiyoko #your friendly neighborhood jorogumo | spiderverse | chiyoko #chasing tomorrow | isekai ft. dórverold | chiyoko #embrace this pain | jujutsu kaisen | chiyoko #a fleeting wish | d.gray-man | chiyoko

[gayanimebitches]

sao alternative ggo s2 got announced like last week and at first i just thought it was rlly funny bc i did not think ggo alt would get a s2 and s1 had such an absurd ending but a few days after i was like no u know what actually i Am excited. so now im excited ig

#i rlly will eat up anything this franchise puts out #chained to the game isekai series for eternity #idk i was just having a good time in life when i watched s1 so maybe its that #but i am excited !!!!!! #sao

[dumanios-oc]

This character’s not connected to the Dewniverse proper, but is part of a different concept.

“When in Rome, do as Spartacus did”, or “I found myself within a Fantasy World with Slavery but started a revolution to free the slaves”.

Our Protagonist, Rosa Brown, after an encounter with Truck-kun, finds herself in a fantasy world called Alterra. With the blessings of the Goddess of Freedom, she sets forth to try and find what she needs to do in the world of Alterra - surely she was brought to this world for a reason, right? When she arrives in the town of Egara, she comes face-to-face with the system of slavery that exists within Alterra - humans selling beast people as if they were mere objects.

Rosa Brown knows now that this is what she must do, this is why she’s been sent to Alterra! Shatter the system of slavery, and free the oppressed!

#Characters #OC #Original #Koikatsu Party #Dewman Isekai Thing #BREAK THE CHAINS

[melisa0206]

The Reason why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion Chap 48

#chain letters btw #raeliana mcmillan #raeliana #webtoon #shojo #isekai #The Reason why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion

[ventique18]

The sheer culture shock Briar Valley would go through from having a workaholic Queen who works 24/7 (because she's depressed and likes to distract herself) to a King who keeps to a strict 9-6 work hours with 1 hour lunch break and gets mad at anyone who accidentally makes him work overtime.

🐉: "If I have to do everything then what sense is there in paying all these people under me? They have to earn their keep as well as I do."

That was actually the wisdom of his very lovely spouse, who's grown far too tired of the corporate world back home and wanted to live a laidback life. Honestly it's a completely avant-garde concept for the long-lived fae, but he thinks it revolutionary and pushes for it hard. He's grateful to his beloved for making him realize that his personal life-- his own hobbies, his gargoyles, and his fulfilling relationships, are just as important as his responsibilities as a leader.

~~

Side comment: this came from observing otome isekai trends and how the male leads always seem to be doing all the paperworks of their domain and. Isn't that completely unnecessary? They have all the money in the world; they can 100% afford to delegate these tasks to other learned individuals instead of wasting their time micromanaging how many tons of rice some province at the country's outskirts produced this month. If a guy at the top of the food chain has to mind every single detail in his domain instead of trusting his employees to do their jobs, then there's something wrong going on in the system.

#twisted wonderland #ventique rambles #malleus draconia #malleus x reader

[vyriadurav]

(Edit: using this as a pinned post about all my books for now in lieu of another one. This was formerly for International Lesbian Day but now is a one stop shop for all my books) For starters, consider checking out

Catnip Amazon | Itch.io | Alternative Ebook Sellers | Audiobook For all his life, Sol has believed he's only worthy of affection as long as he's useful--and he intends to prove his ultimate use by restoring a colony on Venus as a new home for his friends and lovers. But upon arriving, he realizes there's more here than he bargained for. For one, the resident artificial intelligence wants to make friends with him. For another, the nanites want to completely change his body... and in the process reveal her true self. Stuck (or perhaps blessed?) with a new form, she must find out what it means to live, to be loved for who she is rather than her work. Catnip is a cozy space exploration novel about a trans woman's journey to find herself and what it means to be loved for who she is, with the help of her polycule and a lesbian AI. If Sci-fi isn't quite your speed, you can also check out

The Hatchling Amazon | Itch.io | Alternative Ebook Sellers

Sarric dreamed of dragons all his life; such flights of fancy captured his imagination at a young age and sustained him through the cruelty of the hunters that ruled the isolated mountain town of Rivermist. One day, a real dragon appears before him, dazzling him with her beauty and an answer to the unease that's afflicted him for as long as he remembers. He's eager to take what she offers--but the greedy hunters, driven by tales of treasure hoards, will do everything in their power to destroy her. The Hatchling is a fantasy about a trans woman's journey of accepting her identity and her new found family.

If you want something a little spicier, consider reading Wyrmheart Itch.io exclusive

A mage without home or family seeks to establish a legacy for herself so that her name might ring out through the ages.

An assassin is charged with striking at the heart of a draconic cult that surely hides some greater evil.

Wyrmheart is a story set in Maria Ying's Those Who Break Chains universe and tells the story of trans women making their way through life in this fantastical world.

You can also take a look at my Patreon where I am currently writing several things, but primarily

Forged in the Light of New Stars

Forged is a t4t lesbian isekai story about a closeted trans woman and a repressed, rotten egg (in the trans sense) who find themselves transported to a vibrant, magical world filled with advanced technology, mysteries to discover, and most importantly: a place where they can their truest selves. Follow Gwen as she strives to take control of her life, to be the woman she's always known she could be, and find true happiness.

Follow Brian as he struggles to cast off the chains that his family has bound him in, to undo the bigoted messages they poured into him constantly, and find out, deep down, who she truly is.

Watch them fall in love with each other and with the mystical world of Tellara and all the new friends they make along the way. See them uncover secrets about the connection between Earth and Tellara and their purpose as travelers between worlds. Magic, alchemy, and queerness collide in this otherworldly journey.

#t4t wlw #trans lesbian #transfem #trans author #wlw #original fiction #transfem author #Dragons #transhumanism #science fiction #fantasy #modern fantasy #isekai #portal fantasy #novel #polyamory #yuri #girls love