#chromonomatic

[trulytiredhermit]

Hold up, HOLD UP.

What if the chain was in a really heated battle with a bunch of enemies, they aren't letting the reader even five meters away, so the reader is just watching, you know?

But then the reader just sees a Link was about to get attacked, shit.

So the reader ran headfirst in the middle of the battlefield, not paying attention to any of the Links' yells at them to retreat, no, they are way too focused in saving one of them.

The Link looks at them in confusion until the reader pushed them away, and then they got hit in the head by an enemy, losing consciousness.

They had sacrificed themselves. They pushed that Link away a split second before he was supposed to be hit in the head, but no.

The reader took the blow.

*Angst city

Angst city

ANGST CITY!!

No but for real, imagine the things that could happen after the hit. I mean, Reader could fall into a coma, get seriously hurt from the hit, get amnesia and NOT remember anything about the Chain or their adventure with them!

Could you imagine if Reader actually got comfortable with the Chain and finally accepted their yandere tendencies and began to love them back only to develop amnesia and the Chain has to start back at square one?!?!

Like… I gotta make a little snippet for this now I swear.

Also I hope you don’t mind, I know you’ve kinda lost interest in LU but I really like you ask ideas so I’m still going to answer them. I hope that’s okay Chrom!*

This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.

Wind could only stare down in shock, the person he viewed as his older sibling, someone he would give his life for, was laying at his feet unresponsive with a bleeding wound on their head that just kept getting more and more red as the green grass was dyed a more brownish and rusted copper color.

He wanted to throw up.

He was used to fights, contrary to the chain’s forgetfulness. He had gotten wounds and injuries of his own that he alone had to patch up on his journey to save his own home.

But he was 12 and this was different.

This time he hadn’t been the one to get hurt, instead he had to watch someone dear to him be struck down.

It felt like when he had watched Aryll be taken away that day long ago, but even worse because Aryll was alive and…

He couldn’t even bear the thought of it.

He just continued to stare down at your crumbled form in shock.

The others quickly took note of what had happened, all with ranging emotions at the forefront of their minds.

But one thing was similar.

They were pissed and they wanted revenge.

All hell broke loose on the battlefield.

Time’s hands itched, reaching instinctively to the ominous mask on his hip. Why shouldn’t he let the Deity out to enact vengeance upon those who had dared to hurt one he held so dear.

Warriors cut through the monsters with a brutal finesse and he did so efficiently and effortlessly, making his way across the battlefield with a cold and hard gaze that any soldier would have in a war. He didn’t care if the monsters would have a slow, agonizing death. Only that they would be incapacitated and that they would die.

Four split without a second thought, if the chain didn’t already know about his ability and of the colors then they did now. The four colors working together to take down the onslaught of monsters more quickly, each with their own style. Needless to say Blue was the most brutal and impulsive out of the colors, not caring a thought about any injury he may have or did sustain during his rampage.

Hyrule and Legend didn’t waste a second and we’re next to your body and Wind as everything went down. Hyrule worked on checking out the head injury and using any and all healing items along with his own magic to help stop the bleeding and heal the wound.

Legend, meanwhile, was the defense. He had his sword at the ready on his hip while his fire rod was in his hand, ready to go full on scorched earth at any monster that even thought to try and get close.

Wild , Twilight, and Sky teamed up. Wild would use his Sheikah slate abilities to freeze the monsters in time, allowing Sky and Twilight to wail on the monster before they moved onto the next. Meanwhile, Wild continued to shoot down more monsters with his bow and assortment of arrows, he even used up many of his ancient arrows to get rid of them quicker.

With all of their combined efforts the hoard didn’t last even a whole two minutes. And when everything was said and done, the rest chain converged on where you lay; either talking to Hyrule about your condition or checking in on Wind.

The days after the attack are spent in an inn, under Time’s order. It doesn’t matter if Hyrule healed everything up, you’re resting and being pampered and that’s final.

Wind stays next to your side like a leech, not leaving you alone even for a second. Well really they all do, but Wind does NOT leave you alone. You guys are roomies now too, doesn’t matter if there isn’t a second bed in your inn room. He’s either gonna sleep in the same bed or (if the others tell him he can’t due to your injuries) he’s dragging his mattress from his room to yours.

[yestrday]

Happy Birthday, Yester!

Now how does it feel to be one year closer to your grave? ( i'm just kidding in this one )

aWRTZSErxdcftyvguhibonjmk,l. im so sorry for the late response eyeywi thank you so much!!!

[trulytiredhermit]

You had been following up with the Linked universe comic for quite some time, you liked the Links' designs, the story, and everything it has to offer.

Stayed ever since the first part came out, you knew a lot about these characters even if you haven't played their game yet.

So what do you feel when you've woken up to a different world and meet the chain hours later?

Happiness of course! You get to meet the Links whose story in the comic you've been following since day one! You've got a lot of questions! But first, befriend them! Why would they tell you shit when they know you, right?

Oh wait that's too much.. Hahah.. Your curiosity is finally satiated, but at what cost?

They won't let you go.

oooooh!! Interesting!

Reader finding themselves in a new world and just going: Welp, guess this is my life now…. Oh neat people that look familiar…. Wait

But honestly I can fully see this connecting to you other ask and I might just combine them because now I got some thoughts in mind about an isekaid reader who knows about the games/Linked Universe comics but also knows they can't just outright fan over the Chain or spout off their many questions right off the bat.

So adding this ask in to this post as well then!

Okay so my first thought when reading these both was what if, on top of all of this, Reader didn't meet the Chain at first and realize where they were from seeing them, but like what if they saw Beedle or another prominent character in the Zelda franchise and THAT'S how they realized.

Then having rational thoughts, Reader knew they couldn't exactly go roaming about given how dangerous some of the Zelda games can be, especially for a modern Reader who wouldn't know how to use half the weapons available to them (especially if they got dropped in Hyrule's or Wild's world).

So Reader takes up a job and lands a place to stay, just trying to keep on getting by while figuring out what the heck happened and constantly hoping they'd get to see the Link of the world they got dropped into since they do be a simp.

Lo and behold one day while working they come across the group as you had put it and their mind implodes as they come to the startling realization that not only are they in the Zelda world but in the LINKED UNIVERSE COMIC WORLD!!

cue internal fanning and simping galore!

Like for example let's say Reader got dropped into Wild's Hyrule, met Beedle who brought them to one of the Stables and they then cut a deal with the stable owner that if they let them stay there and gave them meals, they'd work for the stable association doing whatever whilst doing odd jobs for travelers to make money on the side.

Then one day whilst airing out the bedding and the sheets they catch sight of a very familiar looking man with long blonde hair pulled into a long pony tail wearing a striking blue shirt and was also followed around by a shorter blonde ALSO wearing a familiar blue shirt.

.....and Reader just happens to overhear their names which were Wild and Wind....

So of course, Reader, upon realizing what's going on and who they are, tries to subtly get closer to the group because they are simping so hard right now, but they also try to be respectful and maintain their distance (as hard as it is) since they don't want to make the more cautious members of the group too suspicious of them.

Already too late since the stable owner and Beedle was telling the Chain about the mysterious worker they gained/person they found who had no background and was dressed in odd clothes and always seemed to hum strange songs that no one's heard of before.

So the Chain start trying to get closer to Reader to, trying to find out where they're from and what their story is while also keeping their respectful distance because they don't want to tip them off into being suspicious about them.

As the days pass and Reader and the Chain end up spending more time together and getting closer and closer, the truth comes out/one of the group realizes that Reader isn't from this world, isn't from ANY of their Hyrules.

But now there's a problem, because if they had known this before getting close to Reader they surely would have easily helped them find their way back home.

However now?

Now when they've gotten so close, shared laughs and stories, stayed up late with Reader around the stable campfire and spoke about deep topics, when they've had Reader comfort them and wake them from some of their nightmares without alerting the other patrons or godforbid the other members of the chain...

Well, they no longer feel the urge to be heroic and help Reader get home.

They just feel a selfish desire to keep Reader with them, to keep those bouts of laugher, fun times, and intimacy all to themselves and to never let it go.

*but no really I kinda wanna write a little one shot about this now*

[trulytiredhermit]

Being a student is already hard, having to sit in between painfully boring classes, having to listen and answer a bunch of assignments where most of the topics won't even matter and you doubt that you'll even use the other half of what you learned in the entirety of your time here on earth as a student.

It just so happened to be that tomorrow was a large test, you'd be better off dead or forgotten should you miss or fail the said test, this test is so damn important you swear you'll commit suicide if you fail.

But then, as if the god has heard your cries of help, you had woken up to a new world but even then..

THE TEST. WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT?! YOU MISSED. THE. TEST.

You look around, your bag! It's next to you! Your textbooks, notes, and all of that is there, it wasn't damaged or anything like that, AND YOU'RE STILL IN YOUR PAJAMAS AND FOR F***S SAKE YOU MISSED THE TEST.

And then you meet the chain, the chain who you have became close to and..

You suppose it's better to deal with their.. Yandere side if it means you won't have to deal with the test or any classes at all.

I feel this so much right now, you've got no idea. I've got finals coming up so I would GLADLY choose to deal with some yandere heroes than any of my college finals.

But honestly student reader just saying the most random shit out of nowhere that they’ve had to learn in school:

Reader: Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

Any Link: …. Okay???

Said Link internally: what the fuck is a mitochondria and do I have to fight it?!

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Reader: you know in 1942 Columbus sailed the ocean blue

Reader: BUT NOT TO FUCKING AMERICA, THE STUPID BASTARD!! IDIOT! HATE THAT MAN, HE’S SUCH A-

Any Link writing this down: okay…. Kill Columbus… get married… and settle down happily

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Or like Wind or Wild look through Reader’s things and find all their textbooks and their notes, cue them asking Reader about it:

Wild: So what are all these books about? They’ve got weird pictures in them and-

Reader instantly recognizing their advanced algebra textbook, slaps it out of Wild’s hands: hell…. Pure Hell, you sweet summer child.

*Edit: I also may add more to this, I’m just feeling real tired and drained rn while up at work so my brain ain’t computing as it usually would*

[trulytiredhermit]

No wait this is actually quite hilarious.

What if instead of the reader meeting the chain like the usual, like the chain stumbling infront of a portal and see the reader getting pulled out from the said portal or the chain stumbling across an unconscious reader or something.

What if the reader, after getting sucked into a portal and having a little breakdown because, they don't know where they are.. what kind of isekai bull**** is this and such, yes, they know Linked universe, they've read the comic and they've seen the games, probably have also played the games, and the reader is walking through a town and something, and only then do they meet the chain.

BUT, Wild asks the reader if they could take a picture of him or something like that, don't know if the sheikah slate could actually do that but if they don't then lets pretend it does.

And let me tell you, the way the reader pictured them is.. interesting.

They knelt to the ground, they suggested poses, they've done different angles, no they aren't even done just yet.

They walked behind some objects like a plant and used that to add in beauty, they used the damn leaves and it was blurred infront of the picture in the corner.

They tip-toed, they slightly tilted the camera.

The other members of the chain that was doing something else was now watching in interest, and all pictures were different and unique from the others, but they all have one thing in common.

They were all beautiful and was done with effort, effort is an understatement though.

And they even told Wild this after taking the pictures while they checked his reaction as he slides through the pictures:

"So, are these good? I'm willing to retake it if you don't like it"

Okay but like imagine…..

A photographer Reader

But one who will do ANYTHING for that one good photo.

I’m talking leaning off a cliff side, holding onto the safety railing with one hand.

Hanging down haphazardly from a tree branch just to get that one amazing shot of the forest scenery.

Jumping into a lake no questions asked because they liked the way the sun was shining off the water, but they wanted to be closer to the surface of the water. No second thoughts at all as to what might’ve been in the water.

Like they think for one photo that fire would really add to the aesthetic, maybe for lighting or something? And so they just go “aight start a fire my dudes, go wild. We’ll figure out how to put it out when the times comes.”

But this idea is so cute honestly and it can be seen in both ways (non-yandere chain and a yandere chain).

And I know in Wind's era he did get a camera and I believe in the BOTW Champions Ballad DLC there was a photographer in it, so the major thing that surprises the Chain is that Reader knows how to work Wild's Sheikah Slate (since it's like a phone. And you're right! The Sheikah Slate does take pictures!)

So, like as soon as Reader is just like oh sure and takes the sheikah slate and uses it to take pictures, I could just imagine Wild beginning to explain how to use it and he has the camera function pulled up and Reader just holds up a hand like "It's a touch screen my dude, I got this."

And then yeah, Reader's suggesting poses and pointing at different places like: "Could you go over there, the lightings better. Oh! and lean against there, yeah! Now look off to the side a little bit and smile but don't make it forced. Just, like, smile like you're seeing your best friend. Perfect!"

And of course, as you said, other members of the Chain take notice of this and how Reader seems to be able to use the sheikah slate without ANY guidance; they get curious now and start to come over.

Then Reader just ropes them into the picture too: "Oh you guys are friends? Cool, stand next to him, you're in this picture now too."

Like Reader trying to play it off that they know them because of the games and the Linked Universe comics, but it's too late: the Chain are already interested in Reader.

So, the pictures get done and the Chain is looking over the photos Reader just took in awe of how good and professional they look, and they just have to ask Reader questions; they've got so many (especially Wild and Wind since they've used cameras before).

They're all asking Reader how they knew how to do this, how they knew where and how to pose. But most importantly the more wary members of the Chain are wanting to know just how Reader knew how to use the sheikah slate (aka Time, Legend, Warriors).

Cue Reader going through a mental crisis of "Oh shizz, I f'ed up. RED ALERT RED ALERT!!" Because the Chain aren't going to drop that question and they won't be letting Reader go until it gets answered (they especially won't be letting Reader just leave if they were in a different era than Wild's).

Course Reader would have to spill the beans then and explain how it was like a phone to them ("I mean it's like a touch screen, like my phone..." "What's a touch screen?" "WHAT'S A PHONE!?!") and eventually it gets out that Reader also came from the portal and that they weren't from there (Now does Reader explain the games and the comics? NO, these boys do NOT need another mental crisis on a Monday).

So, once the boys hear that, Reader's adopted into the Chain (Did they get a choice? No. You come through portal: you join the Chain. Them's the rules). And hey since Reader is going to be traveling with the Chain, then why not ask them to take pictures from time to time. Or why not begin to ask them about their world/era.

One thing leads to another over the course of the time that Reader travels with the Chain; the Chain just fall for Reader. It was just a matter of time really.

But Reader best hope to find a way home before the Chain fall too hard and refuse to let them leave.

*(Also just want to say, I could see this tying into the cosplayer au: Cosplayers know how to take good photos.)

[trulytiredhermit]

The reader, genuinely confused as to why the other Links aren't in any romantic relationship with anybody : Say, what's your type, anyway?

Yandere Link : You.

Reader : I - what?..

Oh Chrom this had me chuckling.

The Links just outright saying that they like Reader; just put right out there in the open. No way for it to be misinterpreted.

And poor Reader’s just stunned. Like “Hmmmmm-scuse me WHAT!?”

But I think it’d be even funnier with just a COMPLETELY oblivious Reader.

Like imagine the Links keep telling Reader about this person they’re in love with (they’re trying to hint to Reader that the person in question IS them) and just:

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Reader: Oh well why don’t you just practice your confession to them on me! Work up the courage y’know!

Any Link: O-Oh! Sure why not I guess.

Link, taking in a deep breath cause he was NOT prepared for this:

[Name], throughout our time together I have come to realize something.

You are the light of my life, the very reason that I live. Without you I would not have the strength, nor want, to continue to breathe.

Should the world be overtaken by darkness I would fear nothing for you would be by my side. I feel that I have known and loved you for eons; through the rise and fall of kingdoms.

I would do anything for you. If you would have me beg, I will grovel and kiss the ground you walk. Ask me to die, and I will. There is no measure of my love for you, it is as vast as the sky above us. Please, just be mine and mine alone; accept my love and love me in return, that is all I ask.

Reader, at a loss for words:….

Reader, smiling widely: Wow Link!! Zelda/another love interest would be a fool to say no!! Now just go to then and tell them the exact same thing you just told me!

Link, gaping at Reader like a fish out of water:

Link gaining his bearings, voice cracking: O-h Gr-eat! Yeah…. Yeah I’ll go do that….

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Just Link pouring his heart out to Reader and telling them if his undying love for them.

And Reader just gives him a thumbs up like “Coolio my dude!”

You and I both know that said Link would be CRYING internally that night.

[trulytiredhermit]

Alright, so think about this one.

The Links just seeing the reader so.. Vulnerable.

Like i don't know about you but I've got this really deep regret that I've only ever shared to my uncle, nobody else knows about this regret to me, and everybody has that, you know? Especially the emotional stuff that makes them tear up.

That and put it to the reader, they're for real going to be crying one night when they can't sleep because they just remembered something, they remembered the thing that they did that they deeply regret, they think that nobody could hear them, they think that nobody will be able to see them in such a vulnerable state.

They think that the others would only ever see them in their calmest moments, they think that the Links have never seen them cry, which was true until that night.

And then they refused to tell the Links about it, they'll just wipe their tears off that just kept on leaving their eyes anyway, shrugged it off as them being emotional, and then tried to change the topic as best as they can, but the Links just won't.

Why are they crying? What do they absolutely regret? They are right here, they should confide in them! They should know that whatever they're feeling shouldn't be bottled up.

Just angsty in general.

*I just- oooooof

Yeah, I definitely get what you mean, I'm sure others will too. But yeah, just having those nights where everything was fine before but then you get that one thought, just that one bad thought, and you just end up spiraling and the tears won't stop.

Yeah, I've had those nights before.

So, just a warning then for people who don't like angst. There's gonna be some angst here, not a whole lot but y'know.*

All I'm imagining right now is Reader having a good, nice day with the Chain.

Having fun stirring up trouble with Wind and Wild, even getting Time to help out with some pranks on the rest of the Chain. Sitting by the campfire exchanging stories and having laughs with the Chain.

Then night hits.

And past memories and regrets come with it.

Maybe Reader feels guilty and regrets leaving their home to travel with the Chain (whether they willingly left or didn't doesn't matter, guilt doesn't care about the scenario). Or they had made a mistake in the past that they wish they could fix.

Eventually more regrets and memories start piling up; Reader isn't able to escape to their dreams anymore, sleep eludes them whilst they get eaten up by their past.

Then, as things start building up and just become too much, the tears start.

They try to be quiet, they really do.

Using their blanket, they try to muffle their sobs and gasping breaths. And while this tactic may have worked at home before, it doesn't work with the Chain.

With one person being awake and on watch they're for sure to take notice of Reader's shaking form.

The other members of the Chain wake up to the quiet sniffles and huffs. Of course, they would, having gone through so many dangerous situations they've learned to be light sleepers; to awaken when things in their environment suddenly change.

But Reader doesn't take notice of the sets of eyes on them, too busy still attempting to muffle their sounds.

Perhaps Hyrule or Wild ignites the campfire once more, suddenly illuminating the surroundings and Reader in light.

Or maybe a gentle hand caresses Reader's shoulder, taking care not to startle Reader too much, and Reader turns around to find the Chain crowding around them, concerned looks and sympathetic gazes.

The Chain would try to get Reader to talk to them about what's troubling them; tell Reader that they're always there to talk to and confide in.

But Reader brushes off their concerns and saddened looks with an "I'm fine" whilst they hurriedly wipe at their eyes. "It's nothing, don't worry about it."

However, it's not nothing and the Chain are going to worry about it.

They keep up with their questions.

"Did something happen?"

"Are you hurt?"

"Was it something we said/did?"

"Did someone else make you upset?"

They continue with their comforting.

"It's okay to cry, we're here for you."

"You can tell us anything [Name]."

"It's alright, it's alright."

They bring Reader into gentle hugs, hands creating soothing patterns on Reader's back and arms. Gestures and embraces filled to the brim with enough love that it's practically overbearing, suffocating.

Maybe Reader finally breaks, sobs into the warming embrace of those around them. Talks to the Chain about their worries; alleviates the problems and thoughts clouding their mind.

The Chain are happy that Reader trusted them enough to confide in them at last, they of course tell Reader not to be afraid to cry in front of them and to no bottle up their emotions anymore.

And while Reader's cheeks may still be slightly damp from their tears, they go to bed with a soft smile on their face. Surrounded by the loving embrace of those around them.

Or

It becomes too much.

The Chains embraces and loving words become too overbearing; too suffocating that it sends Reader into a panic; makes them go defensive.

Perhaps they push their way from the Chain with a harsh "I said I'm fine! Just drop it and leave me alone!"

They drag their bed roll away from the group, setting up further away from them next to a nearby tree.

Rolling onto their side they face away from the Chain so that the tears that streak down their cheeks won't be seen.

Not wanting to push Reader away further, the Chain back off; realize that how they went about trying to comfort Reader was wrong.

They won't drop the issue of course, but it's going to be a few days before it's ever brought up again.

They don't want to push Reader too far that they don't come back to them.

[trulytiredhermit]

Hear me out on this one Mit.

So the reader is a really professional baker you know? They make pastries, and all of that stuff, cakes.

So imagine they just ask when all of the Links' birthday is, and basically weeks later they ask them their favorite flavor for a cake, if they haven't already asked them already, they ask them those in private, ofcourse.

And then a Link just wakes up one day to a box beside them, there is a letter on top and a miniature paper cake.

They open the box and the cake looked exactly like the miniature paper cake on top.

..

That's adorable.

..

I feel like this would make the Links fall even.. deeper.

Oh gosh that's adorable.

Honestly, the only thought absolutely plaguing me right now is Reader making a bunch of cake taste testers for Hyrule on his Birthday (Or perhaps days before his birthday) so they could find out his favorite flavor of cake together.

Simply because Reader isn't taking Hyrule's "Oh I'd love anything made by you my dear."

They're finding his favorite flavor goddamnit.

Or with Wild who would be down to eat just about anything they just make a Frankenstein cake (aka an amalgamation of a bunch of different cake flavors put together into a single cake: like different tiers or what not) simply because Wild said he loved every type of cake or he, somewhat like Hyrule, couldn't remember his favorite flavor of cake and thus didn't know what it would be.

But also, dang Reader be sneaky!

Cause like they're setting all this up and yet none of the Links realize it until BAM they wake up to their own little birthday cake. Amazing.

And you KNOW this makes the Chain fall even deeper in love with Reader because they took time out of their day/week to come up with this; bake an actual thing (with love of course) to celebrate said Link.

And let's be honest, for some of the Chain this may be the first true birthday cake they've ever received (or remembered receiving).