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[theotherauthor]

july was A Lot, but august is looking more promising! the next couple of chapters are going to be pretty hefty, so here’s a preview!

[theotherauthor]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Link’s train of thought was interrupted by a noise from above, somewhere behind him. Tensing, his hand instinctively flew to the hilt of the Master Sword, head snapping back, half-expecting a flashing red beam, laser-focused and ready to kill. He saw nothing, however, just an empty stone turret topped with a swaying, earthy-green banner. Link relaxed, sighing. His nerves must be really getting to him, if the first thing he thought was that he was being attacked by a possessed guardian—something that hadn’t been seen on the castle grounds in years. He turned back, strolling further up the road, until the same noise grabbed his attention, still behind him. This time, he was able to hear that it was not mechanical at all, but a sudden flapping, as if someone from the turret was airing out a rug. Before he could look back, he felt something press down on his shoulders, and only with a glimpse of white feathers and large, storm-gray eyes, he recognized his assailant.

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Chapter Two: Old Friends

So these next couple of chapters are basically a curtain call, as well as set-up for that JUICY PLOT so we can get to that JUICY ROMANCE. I'm going to try to keep a consistent posting schedule, but I very recently and very suddenly got the opportunity to go back to school full-time so THERE'S THAT LITTLE OBSTACLE. 1 Like = 1 Prayer for Stressed Art Student.

As usual, content warnings are in the end notes!

Also here's a fun game: count how many easter eggs I crammed into this chapter.