Zelda's Lullaby

[atimelesslullaby]

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[kitxkatrp]

....Why did it seem like he was cursed to kill all the women he cared for, no matter how indirectly? It was like he had infuriated some God of sorts who had decided it was their mission to make sure he destroyed every woman he dared breathe in the same direction of.

She squeezed his hands tight and he felt something shatter in him at the possibility that he could possibly lose her too.

Because he dared reach out, because he dared long for affection of a physical nature.

Because he dared love. Again.

He was quiet for a long moment before he turned his hands around and gripped hers instead, forever careful with the amount of strength he used.

"...I promise." He spoke quietly--and he meant it. As much as it would hurt, as much as it would kill him inside to have to once again keep walking even when he felt like he had nothing left, he absolutely would not leave a child alone in the world like he had been left alone. He refused to do the same thing to a child that had been done to him.

"...But...in return...don't give up just yet...I'm not gonna let you die without a fight...you hear?"

Maybe he just sounded like he was being stubborn, but--

No...he had to do something. He had to try. They had to try.

[atimelesslullaby]

"For equality... for peace..." In one country, and then another. His promise was all she needed for an added emotional strength. It wasn't stemmed from doubt, more so a tangible reminder. Zelda hadn't even the thought the man she'd fallen so deeply in love with wouldn't raise their child.

Even in the event that her fate was to be the same as her mother's.

She'd simply wanted to hear it, just once. Even through the fatigue, Zelda was able to smile.

"...When have I ever stopped fighting?"

Even when it became less about the possibility of prophecy. When it became the fight for you to see in yourself what I see in you.

"I've spoken of the woman who raised me. She who is the Sage of Shadow, Impa." Azure eyes were open partway, though her smile had fallen. "I spoke to her again, recently. If there were any I wanted to see, it was her. Before this... Impa was the only true family I had. I will always believe her wisdom far surpasses mine, no matter what destiny Hylia chose for me. And..."

Those eyes averted. How was one to bring up such an educated guess? Even more so, when every sign pointed to its truth?

"...It is Impa's belief, surmised not only by knowledge of my mother, but of how I have described what I am experiencing...

...That I carry not one, but two children. I, just as any, am incapable of knowing just where the river of time's direction leads. However... it was Impa who delivered me. I cannot so easily disregard her beliefs as merely an assumption, nor can I deny that my magical stamina is not returning as I believe it should be, even in a weakened state.

I would have spoken of this sooner, but I've only just heard this belief for myself yesterday. Thus, you must be prepared as well. If this is a fight I fail to win, it will be all the more difficult for you.

And... even if I do... one child would be hard enough to manage in a constant state of travel. If I am to deliver two, and both are healthy... to travel would be out of the question. I understand the weight of what must be done.

But no longer can either of us think only of ourselves alongside each other."

It was a truth so deeply emotional that Zelda had defaulted to a softer form of the voice she used when delivering speeches to the people of Castle Town.

What else could she do? To break down wouldn't... do anything constructive. Zelda had been born and bred to be a benevolent ruler, even during those seven years of hardship. She'd made her decision. If she survived the delivery process, continuing on in a state of constant danger was no environment for a baby, let alone two.

All that was left, was to hear his decision. Whether or not, once she'd recovered enough, he return to his companions and carry out what they had been doing before she'd even entered the picture...

...Or stay alongside her and be an active father.

[thesilvermoonrays]

But... When I Saw Your Face... Somehow... I Felt Inspired. Like My Strength Was Returning. And Then I Realized... ...I Want You By My Side.

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[atimelesslullaby]

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[atimelesslullaby]

"I do wonder, if writing a book of recipes is a possibility if I were to relay the kingdom's matters entirely to a highly trusted individual. These days, I am not so sure what I am to do.

I suppose nothing in life is meant to be easy. There is far too much to think about, that even I struggle."

[atimelesslullaby]

"How I walk so effortlessly in unrelenting heat? Perhaps it was always meant to be a secret."

[kitxkatrp]

If she thought he wouldn't notice, she would be sadly mistaken. A step closer and a gentle arm wrapped around her waist to let her lean against him for support.

"...Yeah, we can," but for now, he really wanted to get her back inside so she could sit down and rest. These sorts of things were happening more and more often lately and if he were to be honest?

They were scaring him. He knew that some degree of this sort of thing was to be expected, but it still made him feel extremely anxious.

[atimelesslullaby]

She didn't want to worry him. But this conversation had to come up sooner or later. She was halfway there. Halfway to... what could be Hylia's judgement. She knew she would be banished to the space between realms. Nothingness. Not only had she become with child out of wedlock, but with a man who was half of what Hylia had fought so hard against.

A demon.

"Please, I'm fine." Though she didn't try to resist him guiding her back inside. Wouldn't have, even if she could. "Please, sit with me for a moment." Her words, once she was seated on a luxurious bed. "We have to consider that I might not... be alive much longer. My mother died in childbirth. And if that happens to me..." She took both of his hands this time. Zelda didn't even realize she was squeezing them. Tight. Noticeably weaker than how she used to.

"Promise me you'll... keep our child safe. For both of us."

[kitxkatrp]

Oh, it seemed he had managed to fix everything. He wasn't sure what exactly he'd done, but he would take her real smiles over the performative ones any day.

He allowed her to guide him, following her without protest. When she pressed the berry to his lips, he took a bite.

"A bit, yeah," but not horrifically sweet like...sweets were. "Not like..overwhelming sweet though. Like cake."

Listen he was trying his best.

"Which ones should we grow?"

[atimelesslullaby]

She was learning too. Cooking for him was an adventure in itself, he had such extreme taste sensitivity. It was a challenge. Fun, even though she felt bad whenever she made a mistake, and his senses were overwhelmed.

If she had to eat for two, so did he.

"Is a choice necessary? We could... make them all..." A sharp pain overtook her for a moment by surprise. It lead to a sharp gasp. Her legs felt weak. She hadn't even said that correctly. Make them all? It was growing plants.

Still, she quickly reconditioned into a brave face.

"Where were we...? You do enjoy those snacks, don't you? The crispy potato slices, I do know how to make them myself. Let's... grow potatoes."

[kitxkatrp]

...Ahh crap, he'd messed up, hadn't he? He'd been working on being honest more with his feelings, but sometimes when he was honest it seemed to have the wrong effect.

It was incredibly confusing.

"...Hm...what I want to do..." He seemed to be genuinely thinking about it. Having actual hobbies wasn't something he'd ever been allowed to do.

But he had one idea.

"...How do humans grow plants?" He'd seen farmers doing things with fields and cattle, but he couldn't quite say he understood any of it. "Like uh--....vegetables...and stuff...?"

Brain crashing.

[atimelesslullaby]

Grow plants? That performative smile was genuine again. Gardening was a deep love of hers. Gently taking his hand, he raised him to a standing position, though not without struggling. It wasn't how much she'd grown with child, so much as the magic. Though physical issues were definitely a thing she wasn't immune to.

And yet... in guiding him outside, Zelda still moved with ethereal grace, all wordlessly. Her smile said enough.

"The soil here is fertile, due to the lake. In this season, there are lovely root vegetables that thrive. They make for wonderful savory dishes. Potatoes, radishes, cherry tomatoes. As for fruit, there are strawberry bushes, I have already planted a few while this cabin was commissioned."

Then she guided him behind, to where some were ripe, some were still green. Ripening. A perfect distraction, she picked one of the sweet berries, gently pressing it to his lips. "Are they sweet?" It was all in a loving manner.

"I would love to teach you how to grow things."

To share that hobby with him.

[kitxkatrp]

Well, it hadn't been covered in blood or demon guts lately, so that was probably a huge part of it. But her brushing definitely helped too. He had no idea what 'split ends' were until she'd gotten hold of his hair.

"...Breaks make me feel like I'm not doin' enough, so I don't take them most of the time." He felt like he was on a giant time limit and always needed to be doing something. Just sitting around made him anxious.

But with the recent happenings...his priorities had changed quite a bit in his mind. He was still baffled by how much.

[atimelesslullaby]

"I was trying to distract myself from feeling that way as well." But he sort of brought it crashing back down. She threw herself in cooking, and when he couldn't eat anymore, she got to cleaning. She should have been resting. It was, as she predicted, taking her longer to regenerate her magical stamina.

...Which had been what she was afraid of to begin with.

For a moment, she stared into her lap. She was already coming to half term. She was getting weaker. Not only physically, but in magic. It was natural, any child of hers would sap from her magic, as well. She just needed a little more time to take them back... and then she wasn't sure if she'd be able to even walk.

Even in a domestic setting, she was doing as much as she could.

"We should find out what you want to do." She pushed herself to smile again. "Not what you have to do. Right now, you've not need to do anything. We have the time."

[kitxkatrp]

"....No...?" Have an incredibly confused stare from the boyfriend that has no idea what he could have possibly done to earn that kind of compliment. Though she was right about one thing--it was nice to have a break.

He was currently lounging on the floor instead of the furniture, but that was just how he was.

[atimelesslullaby]

"It looks healthier." Maybe because she's been brushing it carefully every day. Rather than expect him to use the furniture, she knew he'd have to adjust to that, so she sat on the floor on her knees. "I do believe overall, you seem more healthier. I think you needed the break too." She wasn't going to consider what the others must have been doing now.

This was supposed to be their break.

"What's on your mind? Is there anything I can get you?"

[atimelesslullaby]

@kitxkatrp

"You look so handsome lately. Did you do something with your hair?"

Its been one week now in her commissioned cabin. A nice break from... everything, and she's closer to recovering enough magic from such a long trip to take them back. A cabin with all of her imported spices. With luxuries like nice furniture. She's had a better time in this past week than she could recall in over a year.

"I suppose I forgot how important breaks are."

[atimelesslullaby]

@kitxkatrp Said: Is Zelda proficient in horse riding? Does she enjoy being around horses, or is she nervous or uncomfortable around animals?

Many animals, she's uncomfortable around. Cats, and horses are the only ones she isn't inherently nervous about. She is a proficient horse rider, she has her own horse named Freedom. A white stallion, who trusts her as much as she trusts him. She loves horses, and will regularly walk to the stables to see them. Freedom gets regularly exercise, and treats for that matter. She can't resist him pressing his muzzle to her.

She'll give him soft kisses on his head, pet his muzzle. They're in tune with each other, and almost nothing brings her greater joy when she's galloping across Hyrule Field with him. Feeling the wind through her hair, her dress rustling, she rides side saddle. She's even bound to break out in a fit of genuine laughter, and excitement. It's the only real taste of freedom she gets.

That was why she named him Freedom.

In our verse, she was actually very much nervous and almost afraid of Inuyasha's ears for quite some time. He's half dog, thus, one of the animals she's most afraid of, for no logical reason. The first time she touched them, it was a huge stepping stone for her. That maybe animals (not that he's an animal, but he has animalistic traits) didn't have to be so terrifying.

She still jumps if a bird flies by. As much as she loves listening to the birds sing, she's actually nervous around them, too. If one flies near her, or in front of her, she will jump, and gasp. Depending on the suddenness, she may even shake just a little while she recomposes herself. She does so quickly, a princess is trained in conditioning her emotions.

But conditioned emotions doesn't mean someone isn't afraid.

[atimelesslullaby]

@kitxkatrp Said: Does Zelda resent her Father at all? Does she have any thoughts about the other Sages that she would like to share? Saria, Ruto, etc. Does she feel like a leader, or one of many?

She tries so hard not to, but, yes. She resents her father. She saw evil in Ganondorf by his eyes, and nothing more. It was not because he was Gerudo. It was not because he was different, it was all in his eyes. That's all she ever commented on in the game. This coupled with she know her to be a prophet, says a lot. Zelda's father, Reinhardt, was a truly racist man.

He wouldn't allow Gorons, or Zora to have shops in Castle Town. They were inherently under Hylians by his standards. He treated none as bad as he treated the Gerudo, and as a child, Zelda hated it. She prays he find understanding in the afterlife, but she can't help resenting him. She can't deny her feelings, that he was a cruel man. Even Impa... she was forced to raise her from infancy, because she was of the Sheikah people.

Zelda learned a lot of the history of the Sheikah people from Impa, during her seven years of hiding. Learning Hyrule's bloody history of greed, and cruelty. It inspired her to write history herself. She's written history books, and she spared no detail. She doesn't write of Hyrule in golden terms. She's honest. If only the victors are to be written, history is doomed to repeat itself.

Yes, she considers herself sole ruler, even though she's not the only princess.

That's her feeling the need to do absolutely everything herself. A guilt towards accepting help from others. The last time she did that, she caused a boy to lose his childhood. To put himself in life threatening danger constantly. She's so afraid she's going to do the same thing to someone else, that she only accepts help in the way only the other Sages can do.

Nothing compares to the regret she feels towards what she did to Ruto. Especially in the verse where she's fallen in love herself. She has shed tears over just knowing what she did, and feels undeserving of her potential husband's love. She doesn't even know if he'd be interested in marriage. She doesn't care if they never get married. But the idea of having the person you love so dearly ripped away from you... she can't fathom the pain. It's Ruto she feels the most towards in terms of regret, and she'll never ask for forgiveness.

As for friends, Darunia is her closest friend that is still somewhat tethered to the world. Rauru helps guide her in her training of light magic, but Darunia is a true friend. She can talk to him about anything, and expect a hearty response. He can be tender when he wants to be, serious. He doesn't sugarcoat, like the other Sages do (barring Impa).

Her role as the Goddess born mortal is to be the leader of the Sages, but she doesn't consider herself above anyone at all. Not even who most royals would call peasants. She's a unique royal, even demigoddess in that way. The blood of the Goddess, and yet a human heart. She can't bring herself to look down on anyone without just cause.

Her kindness and patience knows no bounds.

However...

...Sometimes peace has to come at any cost.

[kitxkatrp]

He hadn't been expecting her to reach for him and take his hand, but he didn't turn down the gesture. Instead he wrapped his fingers around hers in return and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

Her question was probably an odd one, but it was almost ironic. "...Heh, I've wanted that sorta thing for a long time. Think I've mentioned it to ya before."

How he cared about the people in his life, but there were so many overwhelming things and he just wasn't sure he could be who they wanted him to be...and he also wasn't sure if he wanted to be that person either.

He was quiet for a long moment, head looking up toward the sky, before he asked, "...Do you want to go there?"

He wasn't sure either of them would be allowed to actually leave everything behind. He wasn't even sure if that was the right choice. There was a revenge to be had still, and Naraku needed to be stopped--

But there was a baby...he had to think about that now.

[atimelesslullaby]

"I never forgot."

She never forgot anything. From the day they met, she remembered. From firing a holy arrow at him, to their argument that should have... been the end of everything. She'd almost left. From the first night she'd discovered he turned human once a month. So, so many afternoons spent together. The way he patiently sat with her, sometimes fell asleep on her shoulder from how boring paperwork was.

And somewhere they had begun holding hands... working together so well in combat. She stopped seeing him as a memory of Link, and began seeing him for who he was.

But a child... Zelda had always wanted one. But... she was supposed to be older. She was supposed to be more mature. They were both only nineteen years old... weren't they too young to be having a child? Proper adults, but... still so young.

"I'd love to, and... I do believe I have enough magic to take us there. I... it was supposed to be a surprise, for when all of this was over... I suppose fate had other plans. But... it would take days for me to recover. And what if it takes longer in my... condition?" Her perfect diction had long since been abandoned. "If you can trust me to have the power to ultimately bring us back, then yes. I want to show you what I have been commissioning for a few months now."

[thiefandlyre]

"You would do that for me? Offer me a room in your castle?" Octavo peels his sleeve back from the nasty monster bite on his forearm. Gods knew what sort of filth was fermenting on that bokoblin's fangs. "Truly, the rumors of the princess's kindness are no exaggeration. I suppose a bard is not a bard if he cannot play his instrument, aye?"

He'd gotten lucky the monster had bitten him where he'd needed it to, hadn't gone for his face or anywhere that would be more troublesome to treat. It was an ugly wound and would certainly leave some scars, but the Lute banished any pain or stiffness he might suffer as long as he was playing it. And if things went according to plan, he wouldn't need to worry about it for much longer.

"I had an appointment to keep beyond the borders of the kingdom," he goes on to explain, "But they'll understand if I'm late, I'm sure."

[atimelesslullaby]

"I offer many a room in the castle." Hyrule was in an age of prosperity now. With the Demon King sealed, a seal she regularly maintained, people had hope again. Rebuilding efforts were maintaining, and commerce was higher than when her father had been in reign. It was likely due to her refusal towards any discrimination. All were to be allowed trade, and a space to sell their wares. "I will not stand idly by while anyone suffers."

Carefully, Zelda wrapped the bite. The royal medical team could provide further aid if it were needed, she was no physician. Perhaps that was a skill she could pick up someday, in the future. Zelda was quite the busy woman. "I can send a letter to explain your absence." Paperwork was more than half of her life these days. Slowly, with ethereal grace, she stood.

And a gentle smile curved on her lips.

"How are you feeling? I do assure, I will protect you as we make our way to Castle Town." She held out the side of her dress, and gave a proper bow. "May I ask your name? And... if it is alright... I would prefer you simply call me Zelda, while we are out here. Within town walls, however," She shook her head softly. Every hair falling into place. "It is strictly forbidden to use my name at all."

[atimelesslullaby]

@thiefandlyre Said: “I can’t let this stop me from finishing what I started.”

Only a Flesh Wound starters

"Allowing yourself time to heal is what will allow you to finish anything."

It was a natural concern of hers, when any were injured. Zelda did what she could to work quickly, having ripped a small part of the hem of her dress to use as a makeshift bandage. She could easily sew it back together with fabric at a later time. Another life was far more important, regardless of if the wound appeared lethal.

"Should your wound become infected... what may become of you? A life lost is a life that can neither start nor finish anything." If only she possessed some kind of healing magic, she could have been so much more efficient. The woman had to work with what she had. "Please, stay here for the time."

[kitxkatrp]

"...Ya think so?" A slight glance in her direction---even though he wasn't good at showing these kinds of emotions, it was easily readable on his face. He almost looked terrified to breathe, like she was going to take it back at any moment and begin degrading him.

She had never done that.

But his body was always prepared for it.

"...She died when I was real little...I wish I had more time with her." Not just because he wouldn't have spent as many years of his young childhood running for his life, terrified of everything and everyone around him, but because...

It hurt that she was tearing herself apart on the inside watching him suffer even in her final days.

[atimelesslullaby]

Such a deep suffering.

Zelda had never known her mother. She'd passed in childbirth. Her father was nonexistent, refusing to listen to her. Maybe that was for the better, maybe the suffering of others wouldn't have occurred. All of those that lost their lives due to her actions as a child. She couldn't blame her father for that.

This wasn't about her right now.

"You leave such beautiful flowers." Zelda slipped her hand into his. "If I may, what was life with her like?"