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lunarsilkscreen · 6 months

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Phantom Ganon, Skull Kid, Hero's Shade (I need to stop writing about Zelda, but the floodgates are open)

What do these three characters have in common? They are all Link64's best and only friend. Though, he didn't know it at the time.

Remember the mask quest and playing ocarina with the skull kids in the woods? The same woods where it's legend that people become stalfos, so Kokiri don't travel there.

He's kind of rude to Link64. But here's the sad part, unlike the Kokiri, The skull kids don't exist in the future, even though the stalfos do. (Nor the Stalchilds which stalk Link outside of the woods, which could be *interpreted* as death stalking Link from the very beginning. OR it could be interpreted as his friends tagging along. [Who're kind of rude, and annoying. But they don't know better.])

Skull Kid, the Z64 Skull Kid, the one you trade masks with, the one you teach scarecrow's song to. That one, I think Becomes phantom Ganon. Because he was bound to Ganon when he passed through the woods and installed a Gohma into the Deku Tree. And was chosen specifically (like the other temple Bosses) to grow into the temple protectors.

Watch the defeat of Phantom Ganon. It's incredibly sad, even the words he chooses to speak during his death are incredibly sad. And this, I think is why.

He encourages Link to defeat Ganon, and admits that he was just a stepping stone, but he never takes off his mask, and he does his best not to let Link know the truth about his friend.

(Shout out to the Painting Magic being connected to a link between worlds. Cool connection and decision to use that idea in the game.)

*But Link is the Hero's Shade*! You are definitely screaming. Because it was written in the Hyrule Historia. Even if all the rest of that is true. The Hero's Shade connection is dumb.

Evidence; Koroks can change their appearance. Like the Tanuki in Japanese Lore. If they are Kokiri, (Like the connection to the Deku Tree suggests) AND One of the Deku Trees is likely the incarnation of the Kikwi elder from Skyward Sword (Which is as close as we get to Tanuki in Zelda.) Then it stands to reason the stal children AND the Skull Kids can all be directly related to the Kokiri.

And that the warning that *children become stalfos* for the Kokiri wasn't for Link, but for the Kokiri. (Or just a silly reminder for Link that he is never alone, because the Kokiri follow along as stalchild)

*BUT HOW DOES THAT MAKE SKULL KID THE HERO'S SHADE?*

Who else would both be *still alive* and *a skeleton* to teach Link, if Link is a reincarnation, and his soul stays with him? *That is the divine lore, Zelda, Link, and Ganon always have the same Soul*

Or do they? Am I making an assumption here? I'm not quite certain anymore, but I feel like I'm probably on the right track.

The alternate reasoning is that Rauru the Owl is *also* a former Link. Since they both share that same *mentor* slot. But that's never explicitly stated like it is with the Hero's Shade.

Think about it; no Link carries the gear the Shade does. No Link fights like a stalfos, even though they serve to train him early on. And therefore, all the stalfos (and by extension; Poes) could have served to be training Link the way forward.

One more reason; in Z64, the only place we see wolfos is in the woods. And that's how Wolfos and Stalfos are *linked*.

-OR- *maybe* the Hero's Shade is Link, in the same way Shadow Link is Link.

It's also worth noting, that Sometimes Stalfos are directly ordered by Ganon to Kill Link , and other times, such as in skyward sword guardians and Phantom Hourglass, they're controlled to protect something important, or divine relics.

Which links explicitly to what I just said, and why Phantom Ganon could *in fact* be the Hero's Shade.

Don't take my word for it.

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guideoftime · 27 days

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▴ — @lunarisdeus ;; Sheik & Kasus. ❛ … You’re still half asleep, aren’t you? ❜

It has become apparent to Sheik, since being freed from the Shadow Temple by Kasus, that Sheik can’t sleep unless Kasus is near him. Unless he’s touching him in some way. He doesn’t know why, he doesn’t know what makes him unable to sleep unless the other is near, but it was the way that it was and Kasus didn’t seem to mind. Even made sure that he was close enough to Sheik at night that there was always some part of them touching, though usually he woke up sprawled across the other and clutching at him anyway. No matter how they started the night off beside each other.

Sheik truly doesn’t care much for sleeping outside, surrounded by a campfire, with nothing around them but the outdoors. Especially during his time guiding the Hero of Time, he had never slept in such open places. There was an inherent fear of being ambushed in such an open space where monsters tended to roam that one just didn’t feel safe. Which, in his opinion, was to be expected when Hyrule was the type of place it was. Constantly waiting for the next thing to drop on them, the next world ending shift. Even beside Kasus, sleeping the way that they were, he still struggled to get more than a handful of hours.

It often left Sheik rather tired and he could tell Kasus was probably thinking they needed to do something about the lack of a roof over their heads.

Sheik was never good with his hands, not in that aspect. He could make weapons, craft the tools he used himself for fighting, repair the harp and things like that. But actually, physically, building? That was never something he was going to be able to do. Which was why he figured they would just continue to wander around until they worked something out.

Kasus seemed to want to start his day early today, and the horse the other had caught and tamed seemed rather irritated over not being fed breakfast yet. Epona they was not, moody and impatient they certainly were. Sheik can feel when Kasus pulls away though he doesn’t make it very far when Sheik grabs ahold of the back of his tunic before he can fully stand and clings to him. He tucks his face down against Kasus’ shoulder blades, clinging to him and keeping him in place. He really was still tired but he’s sure a good portion of that was just his body and the lack of energy from his connection to the Shadow Temple.

And hunger.

Maybe they should go bomb fishing again.

“I don’t know how you’re even awake right now, the sun is barely up.” Sheik himself hadn’t fallen asleep until early in the morning, every little sound setting him on edge. From the horse shifting around to the Bokoblins a distance from them and the Moblins stomping around. Unlike the Hyrule they know the Stalchilds don’t stalk the fields at night in droves, but they have their own version of them. These giant Stalnox like creatures that he’s seen, which were bad enough. Monsters in Hyrule have changed certainly, but the danger they posed has not. Sleeping outside simply doesn’t seem like a safe or feasible thing.

He’s also certain his mind always imagines the worst possible thing since Kasus seemed to have no problems sleeping or living outside on the ground. He shifted against the other and slid his arms up, wrapping them around Kasus’ neck from behind and leaning against him. He rested his head on the other’s shoulder and closed his eyes again, holding back a yawn. The horse makes another impatient sound and he gives a small hum, tucking his face into Kasus’ neck.

“Your pet is annoying.”

#lunarisdeus #▴ — lunarisdeus — 「I See Your Heart」 kasus & sheik.#▴ — ( lunarisdeus ) path / a red string tied to a finger #▴ — the eye of truth / asks.

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ohlookanothercartoontofallinto · 1 year

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(Me while writing about Wind and his hammer, Realization kicks in)

Wind’s hammer isn’t probably any ordinary hammer. It was most likely Ganondorf own personal weapon before link got it. That’s why you get it after fighting phantom Ganon. Because he went, “You won, he’s my masters personal weapon.” That’s also why it looks like it’s stalchild skull, because Ganon wanted his weapon to have something that reminded him of the Hyrule he once knew and the allies he once had.

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link-is-a-dork · 1 year

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hanayori89 · 1 year

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A Dangerous Game

Your POV

You could feel your diaphragm contract uncomfortably. Link chose to give everyone a brief interlude. You weren't sure why Link called the momentary break, regardless you were grateful. The smothering tension between you both was enough to lay rest to a Stalchild. It was detrimental at this point. You weren't sure you could survive it much longer. Also, you found your nagging insecurities returning. Why would Link choose you? Out of every beautiful and capable woman in Hyrule or outside its parameters; why you?

"I can't hide in this bathroom forever." The stinging sensation of tears threatened to return. You stared at your reflection in the mirror. "Goddesses, if I cry-I'll surely be a poor sight with all this make up muddled on my face."

"Then perhaps you shouldn't." A gentle voice glided past you, making you aware of the second reflection in the mirror. Princess Zelda's eloquent presence stood, gazing back at you. Her eyes met yours in the mirror. A glib statement escaped her peony pout. "It seems Link seeks you at this time."

"I'll be right out," you stammered at her reflection. You were instantly aware of how provincial your dialect was compared to that of her highness. She showed no instigation of moving from where she stood. She studied your reflection in the mirror, rather passively. An observation came forth from her then. "You seem troubled. Why, I don't recall my face replicating yours even when Ganondorf captured me. A sacred union with your true love should not make you look this way. Marriage is a celebration, unless..." a glimmer of sorrow broke through her regality, "Unless you are me." You turned to meet the princess face to face. Why was she being raw with you?

Something about the princess made you want to bare your insecurities that plagued you from within. She was as regal and poised as the next noble, but in that moment, she was as you were. A human burdened with the unknown possibilities the future could bring. A human who just wanted to be loved. "Princess, I..." you were unsure where to begin.

"Zelda. I will not have the wife of the hero of legend venerate me. I am venerated enough." The same impression of sorrow returning to her face once more. "Why do you hide from Link? Do you doubt your union? Do you fear he shall be called to bear arms against the forces of evil once more?"

"All of those things. I just..." you felt silly divulging this to Zelda. She was tall and curved with muscle to defend her kingdom. Her hair was a long, blonde shawl of silk down her back. Her royal jewels on her neck seemed to be lost to the brilliance that was her face. Her eyes shimmered like aquamarines against the pearly flesh of her taut cheeks. The goddesses most definitely smiled upon her. Until you remembered the sadness on her face when she spoke of love.

"Why would Link choose me? He could have chosen anyone. I mean, just look at you princess." This made Zelda's impregnable seriousness falter and she began to laugh.

"Oh Hylia, forgive me. For I always think of duty. I suppose before duty, we are women, aren't we? She gave her chin a soft caress and then cupped it in thought. "May I share with you a story? I feel it would lay rest to your worries. " You nodded, still amazed the princess was asking for your permission to speak.

"When Link defeated the beast that was dwelling inside the Water temple-"

"Morpha." You beamed at her. She smiled gently, "Yes, Morpha. You have heard this story, I take it? Bear in mind during this part of Link's journey I was under the alias of Shiek." She gave you a quick glance to make sure you were following along. You recalled Link mentioning the mysterious 'Shiek.' You also recalled your surprise when he revealed that 'Shiek' was none other than Zelda under some form of magic. Staring at her up close and personal, you surmised she was just as beautiful as a man.

"Link and I stood and watched as the water level slowly rose. Lake Hylia would begin its transformation to its previous state of lush riverbends and waterfalls. The Zora people would be set free to return to their domain. It was at this point when I knew that the goddesses made no mistake in choosing Link as the hero. I disappeared on him, as I often did to protect my identity. I remember watching him from high above one of the trees. He looked out beyond the lake. A look of stark yearning took over him then. He spoke to Navi about how he missed home. I felt guilty recognizing that he too was plunged into an unforgiving destiny. I assumed 'home' was the Kokiri woods from which he came. I was mistaken. Home was you. "

You gulped, cupping your hands over your mouth in response. You were trying to process the enormity of what the princess had just imparted. You had always wondered why Link returned after each temple to visit. All this time, he had been yearning for you the same way you were yearning for him.

Zelda pressed on," It was during Ganon's fight that the master sword was knocked from his grip. He never looked more the hero than he did that day. He stood at the mercy of a cruel fate but the only thing he could manage to say was, 'tell Y/N-that I love her. I always have'." Zelda looked slightly emotional at the memory. "I used my magic and managed to hold Ganon down. Allowing Link to defeat him with the master sword, thus sealing him away. I wanted to send Link back to his time, for he was cheated out of seven years of his life after all. He refused my offer. He had gotten so close to you, going back in time would be a precarious move. He thought it would mess up the flow of how your relationship had formed. What if in the new timeline, you didn't grow as close? What if somehow, it messed up what he dreamed of... being with you. So, I honored his wish, making him equal age, mentally and physically. However, choosing to stay in this timeline means those seven years are forever lost. Link didn't care. He got to be with you the way he wanted. Seven years of his life was worth that to him."

Your hands remained cupped over your mouth. You attempted to hide the uncontrollable shaking of your lips. It proved fruitless. Tears spilled freely down your eyes. Zelda continued, "I can't think of a man in the history of Hyrule who would do for love what Link has done. Trust me, for I have read every piece of Hylian literature to confirm this statement. Sometimes I wish, I could know love this way. I also understand that love takes many forms. For me, it is the love of my kingdom. The love of my people. Now-" Zelda grabbed a handkerchief from inside a compartment in her dress, dabbing at your eyes with it. "You must go to him. For if I must be bestowed this heavy duty to my kingdom- then so it is you have been bestowed a heavy love for the Hero of Time."

In that moment, all you wanted was to collapse into Link's arms. You walked out of the bathroom with your head held high. You turned to Zelda, remembering the sadness that had loomed in her eyes. "Zelda, thank you. Not just for this but, for the sacrifices you have made. The fate you've accepted from the goddesses."

She gave you a simple, dismissive nod. You knew that the raw Zelda you just met had been stowed away for another time. With that, you ran as fast as your heels would take you. The love of your life was waiting for you. There was no longer room for your self- doubt to infringe itself upon you.

Link POV

Link stood uneasily behind his mask of confidence on stage. He wondered if he had come on too strong. Had he scared you away? Perhaps being married to him and this consistent attention would grow tiresome. Then there was the idea he could be thrust into another face off with evil at any given time. Maybe he wasn't worth the trouble.

Was he even sure Y/N felt the same? Wasn't she flirting with him? When she hungrily whispered into his ear, rendering him weak. The way she furiously blushed at him. Didn't she feel the same?

He thought of all the love she poured into him over the years. She cared for him without ever asking for something in return. Even now she came to this competition on his behalf. Wasn't it out of love? An image of him holding you in his arms in the graveyard came to his mind. The way your smile graced your lips as he held you, whirling you around. Suddenly all the people faded away. Link felt like he had in Lake Hylia. He could remember missing you with such a fervor. He remembered wishing he could drown the longing he felt at the depths of the lake. He remembered just wanting to hold you.

A hush befell the crowd as a symphony of soft instruments began to surround the stage. Just as the desperation threatened to swallow him whole, you walked onto the stage. You walked up to Link, a coy smile on your lips. Your voice smudged out beneath the harmony of instruments, serenading you both. You stood close to his ear once more. "I believe you owe me a waltz?" The familiar pitter patter of his heart returned, as it did so often when he saw you. Passion seized him then, causing him to roughly yank you towards him. You hit right into his defined chest. He took his hand, cupping it as he slightly moved your chin upward. His arm tightly fastened itself around your waist. Link removed his hand from your chin and grasped your left one. Your right hand remained secured to his chest. You couldn't help but feel his elevated heart rate beneath his clothes. You snaked your right arm around his neck. You were both in position, ready to waltz.

As you began moving your feet in tandem, Link grazed his lips against your ear. "I'm going to punish you for scaring me today."

"I don't think so. I put on a dress for you."

"Just because you look so damn beautiful doesn't give you the right to play with my heart!" He hissed with a tone of resentment that caught you off guard. You looked into his eyes, seeing the palpable hurt. He then took you by surprise, dipping you low.

"I never would intentionally hurt you, Link." The vulnerable base of your neck was exposed, beckoning Link to kiss it. "L-Link there are people watching us!" The warmth of his mouth was now on your neck. You suppressed the little moan that was captured in your throat. He began to murmur against your flesh. " The people never mattered. Because in a sea of people I always manage to just look for you. Don't you understand why I came back to you after every temple? How can you not see the way you make me feel?" He tenderly lifted you up, working you both back into a comfortable rhythm once more. Despite the rising warmth on your face, you met Link's eyes. It was time to succumb to the smoldering want holding you both captive. "Should I make you see? Make you see what you do to me?" Suddenly he pressed his lips on yours. You could hear the 'oohs and aahs' emerging from the crowd. He was no longer in the mood to hide his passion. He firmly poked his tongue in your mouth, not asking permission to enter. He didn't need to, of course. For you, it was more than welcome.

Link moaned into your lips as he continued to devour you with his kiss. He pulled away and enveloped your face between his rough hands. "Do you see now? That I love you? That I always have. That I always will?"

It was flush to what Zelda had said in the bathroom. She was telling the truth. Then that means so was Link. A bubbly smile erupted on your face. You couldn't fight yourself any longer. You leaned in for another kiss. The concept of honoring the contest became futile at this point.

"I love you too, Link. So much."

You both had been playing the dangerous game of love and you both had emerged victorious.

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