19. Kidfic
I'm writing a drabble a day for @retrowrimay! That means exactly 100 words per prompt, no wiggle room allowed. Today's drabble is a Linked Universe fic. It is also me making the world's piggest puppy eyes at @toyouhellohowareyou and going "please please please…"
"It's dangerous to go alone," the old man tells him, and offers out a dull, small sword. "Take this."
Link does, hesitant, chubby child fingers a stark contrast to the elder's thin bony digits. They are colder than the sword's handle as he touches them, and far more fragile feeling.
Nothing more is said. Nothing else needs to be said.
Link exists the cave, the shelter, and summons his courage. He makes his way north, ready to begin his journey.
And runs directly into a group of eight strangers, reeking of magic.
"Oh, fuck no," says the one in red.