Into the Shadows

Sheik / Written by Amy / Independent tracking tag: shadowrequiem

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Sheik is moved over to prairiestar

if anyone is interested in continuing threads we can continue over there

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Reblog if you actually like my blog (*˙︶˙*)☆*°

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@wildhearteds listen to the song of starters ♬

“Link!”

The princess picked up her dress-skirt careful not to trip as she ran to greet the hero. Her royal clothes felt more constricting than the freedom granted by Sheik’s uniform. Seeing the hero’s form granted her movement a sense of urgency not often seen since Hyrule was at peace.

“What’s wrong? I did not expect you to be back so soon...” Her voice drifted off as she gazed intently at the male. Wrong hero. He gave off a similar aura to the wielder of the Triforce of Courage - that alone had delayed her response. The tunic was a lighter shade of blue than the Zora’s Tunic the princess was familiar with. The unique hat was absent from atop his golden head. The look in his eyes lacked the distinctive fairy boy hardened innocence.

“I apologize. I mistook you for someone else.” The hand she had extended in friendly greeting paused only to grasp on to her other hand in front of her. 

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@divinesight listen to the song of starters ♬

“Do you have bad dreams too... How do you sleep after?”

Her small hands kept hold of the blanket wrapped around her form. Her servants would be telling her to not be outside, but she needed the cool fresh air after that dream. She hadn’t expected the older woman to be awake too.

Zelda looked in the direction of the desert. Her dream appeared in her mind’s eye once again. She shivered pulling her blanket closer. Her gaze drifted to the forest instantly finding a soothing calm from the sight of the plains giving way to forest.

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scaevitxs:

She’s a lot more anxious, more angry, than she’s letting on; it’s not Sheik’s fault, after all, that things went so sour so quickly.

If anyone’s to blame, she supposes it’s her.

Still, she grumbles out an irritable “Hold still,” and snatches the cloth from her counterpart, taking over the cleaning of the wound.

It’s probably an unnecessary gesture, but she’s dying to get a closer look. To probe at it with her magic, and tease out the presence of any poisons that might have been coating the blade. To check for malicious intent, staining the cut.

Being so snappish isn’t fair, either. But she’s still coiled up inside, twisted into anxious knots. Unwinding the tangles she’s made of her gut is going to take some time. She tries to even out her breathing.

“You may not be missing them long. It’s getting colder, for sure. Wrapping up might become necessary as we approach the peak.”

She visibly winced. Wishing she hadn’t spoken as she did. The Sheikah knew better than anyone else the burden her friend carried. All their years spent together. She’d only take it upon herself.

“Thank you.” She sighed, a corner of her lip quirking in a smile. “If it’ll make you feel better, you may diagnose the wound.” If anyone could be trusted to play “doctor”, the shadow warrior trusted her friend the most. Her magic was marvelous to behold. A true contrast to the darkness hanging close to her side. She hopes the offering of being of use will be of help to the woman’s spirits.

Sheik huddled closer in her cloak. “I prefer the sheltered position of Kakariko. But there are perks for our position, Zel. It’s easier to see the stars.” She’d always appreciated the comforting sight of the night sky. 

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I’d love to write the princess more. Temporarily taking her on as a side muse.

Like for a starter from child Zelda or adult Zelda (feel free to specify!)

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@reaperstruth listen to the song of starters ♬

Tch. “Where does that Lizalfos think its going? It can’t mean well.” Sheik quickly hopped from one roof to another, ending in a crouch to peer down at her target. Bandaged fingers grasped a throwing knife.

Distracted, her eyes spotted a humanoid form on the ground. “Hey.” Soft-spoken her words carried down before she jumped to the ground by the stranger’s side. “I’d leave if i were you. All remaining hope has left these walls.”

She didn’t have time to watch out for another’s wellbeing. Yet inside the princess yearned to protect her people from the darkness itching to form a real connection with another being. Waiting for the hero’s return. 

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“I wasn’t expecting any visitors.” 

The encounter brought fond memories of her first meeting with Link. An unexpected visitor appearing in her garden. She’d wanted a moment alone from the responsibilities of the crown. Refresh herself before she faced it all again.

“You are most welcome here. Please sit down. Join me for tea.”

@heartbrooch

[nohrianmusings]

There’s a part of me that’s desperate for changes,

                        Tired of being treated like a p a w n.

But there’s a part of me that stares back

                             from inside the mirror

Part of me that’s scared I might be wrong–

                                     That I can’t be s t r o n g.

[phantomemes]

rp sentence starters using lines from r.h. sin’s work , whiskey words and a shovel I  part one / part two / part three

“ you’re always coming back. ” “ you fear you’ve been replaced. ” “ it was your love that caused all this. ” “ it was you that made me this way. ” “ suddenly, being heartless was better than being heartbroken. ” “ we have found ourselves. ” “ i wish changing my heart was as easy as changing my mind. ” “ and they wonder why the good know so much pain. ” “ the snow makes the cemetery look alive. ” “ the heart takes too long to figure out what the mind already knows. ” “ i learned to live without you. ” “ just a funeral held in memory of the person i was. ” “ you deliberately destroyed me. ” “ what was there to love? ” “ i now know that i was in this alone. ” “ i find myself pretending to be fine. ” “ my smile is usually a mask. ” “ you’ll think i’m weak. ” “ it’s easier said than done. ” “ you’re always alone whenever real shit occurs. ” “ all of this is all of nothing. ” “ you’re full of pain, but filled with fight. ” “ the idea of getting married scares me. ” “ i have nothing more to offer than myself. ” “ i don’t really recognize the person i’ve become. ” “ a year can change a lot. ” “ you no longer deserve my thoughts. ” “ i am ashamed for having given in to your pleas. ” “ i want to dance with you. ” “ my spine has been weighed down by a life of despair and disappointment. ” “ how brave it is, to love completely. ” “ i’ll try for you, because you’re worth it. ” “ sometimes nightmares are people. ” “ being alone brings me closer to peace. ” “ you’ve become like a prison. ” “ i’m planning ways to escape you. ” “ i remember everything i don’t want to. ” “ i struggle to comprehend your inability to love me as much as i loved you. ” “ you’re relying on a broken mirror. ” “ i’ll rebuild without you. ” “ loving you meant that i didn’t love myself. ” “ tomorrow will be even harder. ” “ i’ve accepted my fate. ” “ you took what you wanted. ” “ i am trying to find myself under the rubble of my own heart. ” “ i’m tired of pretending it doesn’t hurt. ” “ i was wrong about you. ” “ the truth always rises to the surface. ” “ they’ve gotten what they wanted from you. ” “ heartache made me so fucking unforgiving. ” “ in you, lives a love that most people won’t be able to comprehend. ” “ they’re no longer good for you. ” “ you can’t find love in places filled with hate. ” “ who will understand my scars? ” “ i just want to stop thinking about you. ” “ i hope those lies burn your lips. ” “ i barely recognize myself anymore. ” “ my most dangerous habit is overthinking. ” “ this was never meant to work. ” “ i’d like to learn you. ” “ i’d like to love every part of you. ” “ you struggle to fit in places where you don’t belong. ” “ you’re only here because your friends wanted to go. ” “ love me when things are bad. ” “ love me through my imperfections. ” “ never apologize for burning too bright. ” “ i was willing to drown for them. ” “ shallow compliments have no meaning. ” “ i yelled because i actually cared. ” “ i only argued with you because i gave a fuck. ” “ i should have been a bit clearer about what i was asking for. ” “ no one wants to be alone. ” “ there is loneliness in being with the wrong person. ” “ and i continue to burn. ” “ it hurts like hell. ” “ i accept you as you are. ” “ you’re still beautiful to me. ” “ you were only meant to be temporary. ” “ slowly, death crept up behind me. ” “ holding onto you was killing me. ” “ i nearly lost my damn mind. ” “ i can love you, but only from a distance. ” “ some people are more lovable when they’re not around. ” “ you’re a sinner, i’m your accomplice. ” “ a moment of weakness doesn’t define your strength. ” “ i won’t miss you. ” “ one day you’ll understand. ”

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*wants to rp with everyone*

*stares at one draft for three hours*

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some pose practice that got outta hand

[rpmusings-galore]

                                           You’re  s h a t t e r e d                                     Like you’ve never been before                                               The life you knew                            In a  thousand   p i e c e s   on the floor

[rpmusings-galore]

                                       Let me see redemption win                                      Let me know the struggle ends                                         That you can mend a heart                                                That’s frail and torn                                       I want to know a song can rise                                   From the ashes of a  b r o k e n  life                                And all that’s dead inside can be reborn                                              ‘Cause I’m … w o r n  

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@scaevitxs listen to the song of starters ♬

“I apologize for distressing you, Zel. It won’t happen again.” 

Empty promises. The two women lived in dangerous times. As long as the Sheikah continued to act as the princess’ bodyguard, her life would continually be in danger. It had been a close call. A lapse in her attention that could have cost her life or limb. Quick reflexes and ingrained training saved her from a dire fate.

A slight wince appeared on her face as she washed her bloodied cheek with the wet cloth. Pain was a sign she was alive. Perhaps she’d acquired another souvenir of this encounter - a scar to remind her of her promise.

“I feel exposed without my cloths. I’d forgotten the feel of the wind in my hair and its coldness upon my cheek.”

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@lcyalbound​ listen to the song of starters ♬

“Surprised to see me here, Hero? Royalty needs an off day every once and a while too.” Her words fell into the familiar name with ease. The lithe form hopped off its observation perch on the stone wall. Agile movements becoming familiar after being contained under the rules and decorum of the crown. Freedom lightening her footsteps as she approached the green clad warrior.

“Would you accompany me in the village? This Sheikah has been absent from Kakariko and would like to see how it has grown.” She would appreciate the company of a familiar face. A Sheikah shouldn’t be traveling close by in the open with a hero of light, but she could afford to be seen in an instance such as this. What rare opportunity was this. It should be properly observed.