Oneshot suggested by @idkhoworwhytell, the girls spend a day in Gerudo Town after a battle
Notes: LinkedUniverse, ChainsandAnomalies, linkxreader, wholesome, post battle, may need a second part? cw: injury detail
The sudden hoard of lizalfos caused a lot of damage through the night, any normal hoard would number in the tens, fifteen at most but there were hundreds. Dusk and Lul held the line creating a barrier around the stable on the outskirts of Gerudo. Few stray arrows cut through as the Princesses tired from holding their magic for hours, Silent did everything to try conjuring her sealing magic yet nothing came of it "I can't hold it much longer, please tell me it's ready" Dusk strained as Silent recited every method yet nothing. "I.. I can't It's not working" She panicked but as soon as Dusk let her guard down, a lizalfos struck her in the chest with an arrow.
Lul's barrier failed as she rushed to her daughter's side, you were keeping the people safe inside the stable as Time instructed but you could see that it was no use trying to hold the fort any longer so you ordered the people to evacuate and you'd distract the monsters as your scent confuses them. The view was horror, Lul struggling to maintain a faint barrier as she was trying to heal Dusk at the same time, "Take Dusk and run" You spoke as you went towards the hoard. "Don't you dare try reasoning with them, I've told Sun to fly over and tell everyone to abandon the battle" She was quiet. Silent was still trying desperately to get her magic to come but she was now vulnerable, you could see the disaster coming and you ran over to shield her. You didn't feel all the blows as you were so full of adrenaline, the young Princess was slowly being crushed by your grip but as you felt your senses go, the hoard vanished as Sun used her ancient magic to obliterate everything at once.
Days went by, the stable became a makeshift hospital. You and the Princesses were being treated around the clock by the Legend, Four, Rule and the people there. Eventually when you woke, Time was holding your hand while asleep in his chair. "Mother saved us with her fast healing magic" Dusk turned to speak from her bed, "I saw that arrow in your chest... How did you live?" You asked, "My chestplate slowed it down enough to narrowly miss my heart. Sun and Mother are both up and walking but their arms are cut from the toll of such powerful magic" She replied sitting up with a groan. "Silent? Is she okay?" You looked around, "You saved her but you broke her collarbone and a rib as you squeezed her" Dusk's words hurt more than the many cuts around your body you could feel. "No, don't cry. She is okay" Your heart settled on the emphasis on her being okay.
You went back to sleep for a little longer and woke again but to a very beautiful, formal looking letter on your bedside. Time hadn't moved at all, "Thank you for saving my life and the lives of these people. I am forever grateful for you putting yourself on the line, please don't feel bad for hurting me. Legend reset my bones like nothing happened. Get well soon, Silent" You read, "She's so formal when she tries not to be" Dusk got up to sit next to you. "Legend also worked hard on you, you were a a bloodied pulp" Dusk showed the most worry for you that you'd ever seen, though when you looked down, you weren't covered in bandages. "Told you his magic is good" She helped you up on your feet. Although you didn't have any stitches, you felt like for the next week, The Heroes congratulated you and the Princesses for saving everyone in the stable despite your injuries.
"Though you put your lives at risk as much as we do, we all feel that you need to have a day in Gerudo Town now you are healed" Time spoke, you and the Princesses looked at him with an unsure smile, "Thought you wouldn't want us to be away from the rest of the Chain after that" Lul questioned. "We all need a rest, me and the other Heroes are going to check out the Bazaar and go sand seal surfing as Wild suggested" He replied.
You were met at the gates of the town with a bow from the guards, "The sablehands told us everything, we thank you for your valor" One guard spoke letting you in. "There is everything you could possibly need here, we should gather some supplies while we rest" Silent guided you through the town, "In my era, this was a hideout for thieves living in poverty, I suppose it grew into this gem as Dusk granted them independence from Hyrule while in exile" Lul was surprised by the colour and variety of choice in the stores. "They made many laws that we approved of and regained the trust of the Kingdom slowly" Dusk sighed. "Enough politics, we are here to relax" You reminded the Princesses. Lul went to the bar for a couple drinks, Dusk looked at the jewelers and Sun was haggling for a bargain at the tailors. "Know anywhere good to rest? My back is killing me" You asked Silent, "The spa here is the best in all of Hyrule, women spend years on the waiting list to get in. I hope there's a spot available" She led you there, "Ah, your Highness, Thank you for dealing with this hoard with your knights. We would have handled this if Vah Naboris were still functioning, she has buried herself deep below the sands for her eternal rest" The woman at the counter welcomed Silent in, "I would also like to pay for my friend here. She kept the people safe and shielded me" You were in awe of her kindness, "I mean if that's okay with you" You smiled. "No need to pay, your bravery is payment enough. Lady Riju may even host you" The woman let you in with a gentle push.
The sandstone lined walls partitioned off with colourful curtains glowing in the light of the steel lanterns hanging from the roof, the scent of perfumed oils was strong but welcoming. "So, what can we do for you?" A very tall woman asked, "I would like acupuncture for my magic reflexes and for my bruising" Silent asked, "I could really need a whole body massage" You stood funny from the pain. You were led off to different rooms, you laid on the table with the towel handed to you over your body, "Oh, here we put the towel on the table. We are all women here, no need to be ashamed" The woman softly grinned. Though you were embarrassed, you relaxed quickly as the tension left your shoulders in her grip. "You took an attack from the lizalfos yet you are only bruised" She asked, "One of our friends uses healing magic and he worked on my injuries for days" Your response was muffled as you were face down on the table. "I see, there is a lot of tension here in your spine, too much carrying heavy weights" She worked down and kneaded your bruises away. "I see why it takes years for some to get in" You sighed, "We Gerudo perfected the art of massage to help our soldiers recover faster than just using potions. Then it became a valuable commodity during the Exile" She pressed hard on your calves. "Strong legs, you must be a rider" She read your muscles, "I work on a ranch so I do ride a lot" You mumbled back.
"Don't be shy" She noticed your expression once you were on your back, you tried focusing on the beautiful details carved into the walls, all different symbols and patterns letting light in. "You are a mother, you have one child" She smiled as her hands touched your stomach. "How can you tell" You were surprised, "Your muscles are apart here on your stomach, slightly loose right above the womb and your breasts tell me" She read your body like a book. "I have a son, he's so dear to me but I had a very difficult birth as you can tell" You knew there was nothing to hide at this point. "I can see, so much trauma here. I will give you the traditional massage we use for mothers to tighten their stomachs after birth" She warned before it felt as if she was pressing her palms into you, kneading your organs from the outside. you grit your teeth as she ran lines of intense, deep pressure down your stomach for what felt like eternity. You shared stories of motherhood with the woman after the worst was done, you were wrapped in a warm towel with heated stones ontop. She left you to rest where you were able to take your mind off the very intimate questions she asked while kneading your stomach back into place for a short while.
"That was weird but my whole body feels incredible" You sighed once you made it to the thermal pool with the towel wrapped around you. "Nothing is too much information for the Gerudo unfortunately, the acupuncture is amazing though, She could feel where the blockage was for my magic and now everything feels open" Silent replied from the other side of the pool. You explained lightly how your treatment went and how you didn't expect full body to be so full bodied yet you wondered about the others and what they were up to.
