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Some Things Require a Helping Hand by rune_cat
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
11 Jan 2026
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Driven away from the rest of the Chain by a coordinated monster attack, Four splits into the Colors in desperation. The battle is not an easy one, and despite being in rough shape, the Colors now face a long and dreary trek through the cold, pouring rain to find help. Just when all hope seems lost, a mysterious figure appears to carry them to safety, but only on one painful condition...
Written for the Linked Universe Discord weekly prompt: Water!
Series
- Part 2 of Fierce Loyalty
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One Step at a Time by rune_cat
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
09 Dec 2025
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Link is used to being the strong one. His job is to be there for others, and he'd do anything for his friends, especially Zelda. It's his purpose in life, and it makes him feel fulfilled. As for his own needs, he's self-sufficient and likes it that way - he can't fathom anything different.
But when the Demon King's attack beneath Hyrule Castle robs Link of his strength and vitality, he finds himself in the unbearable position of not only having to grapple with sudden and profound weakness, but also having to rely on others when it comes to his own wellbeing.
It might surprise Link to learn that his freinds are more than willing, able, and even happy to give him the support he needs as he works to get well and regain his strength during the course of his journey to find Zelda and save Hyrule a second time.
This fic is all planned out, but number of chapters is TBD!
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Magic Overflowing by rune_cat
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
17 Nov 2025
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In the aftermath of a tough battle, Wild is gravely injured and needs Hyrule's healing. This is the first time that Hyrule has healed Wild, but it's worked splendidly for other members of the Chain so there's nothing to worry about and Wild will be fine, right?
Wrong.
Wild is most definitely NOT fine. Although his wound is healed, he's now having a severe reaction to Hyrule's magic, and no one knows what to do.
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The Spirits of the Hero by rune_cat
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
10 Nov 2025
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After fighting off a perplexing Yiga attack on the way to Kakariko Village, Link falls extremely ill. Suspecting he’s been poisoned, Zelda rushes to get him help, but as she and her Sheikah friends begin to tend to him, something strange starts to happen: every time Link wakes, it almost seems as if he’s a different person. Is it just delirium brought on by pain and fever? Or is it… something else?
This story does have a planned ending, but number of chapters is TBD!
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Some Things Never Change by Can_Opener, rune_cat
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
22 Sep 2025
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Warriors's feelings about the Fierce Deity Mask are complicated, and always have been. It would be foolish to deny how helpful the deity can be, but at the same time he hates watching what it does to its wearer. Time knows this but continues to use the mask anyway, just as he always has.
But despite this point of contention, Warriors will always love and be there for his little brother, and Time knows he can count on him for care and comfort.
Series
- Part 1 of Fierce Loyalty
Recent series
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Fierce Loyalty by Can_Opener, rune_cat
Fandom Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic), The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
11 Jan 2026
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- 2
- Bookmarks:
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Drowning on Dry Land by Ladyworldwalker for RosemaryRiddel
Fandoms: Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
14 Feb 2026
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They've escaped Twilight's underwater Temple. Wild defeated the black blooded Morpheel. Now the Chain could use a few days to rest, some more than others. One little problem with that, the temple was a trap. They need to get on the road before the Shadow tries to finish the job.
It's just bad timing when Wild falls sick.
This is a continuation of RosemaryRiddel's fic. The Deep Below. You'll need to read that for context.
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- Part 2 of Your Deepest Fears
Bookmarked by rune_cat
05 Jan 2026
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On Couches and Comfort by mudthefrog
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic)
12 Apr 2025
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Legend wasn’t known for kindness, for patience, for softness. The Chain went to Sky for that, or perhaps Twilight. But right now, he cursed himself for the prickly reputation he had painstakingly built for himself in the months he’d been traveling with the group.
Right now, he wanted a hug.
Or: Legend has a bad day. Warriors and Twilight do their best to take care of him.
Series
- Part 3 of LU One-shots
Bookmarked by rune_cat
13 Jul 2025
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Outpaced by Lizzable
Fandoms: Linked Universe - jojo56830 (Webcomic), The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
07 Apr 2025
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The Chain is outnumbered, outpaced, and out of time. As the castle gates rise and monsters close in, Wild falls back - bow in hand and too many enemies to count. Survival isn’t guaranteed. Neither is backup.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 6,303
- Chapters:
- 2/3
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 105
- Kudos:
- 203
- Bookmarks:
- 39
- Hits:
- 1,433
Bookmarked by rune_cat
07 Apr 2025
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Hyrule has a secret. A secret from everyone he knows, from his brothers in the Chain. There is a curse on his blood, a curse that calls to monsters and wants to resurrect the King of Evil. A curse that can render Hyrule completely useless.
He keeps it a secret. He doesn't tell anyone. He has a medicine and can keep his curse at bay.
It won't become an issue. He can fight it back. He just needs to keep going, and everything will be alright.
Won't it?
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Blood-Curse!Hyrule has a BAD time and the Chain are LOST
Bookmarked by rune_cat
21 Oct 2024
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When it Rains, it Pours by across-violet-skies (Glittercat34)
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda (Video Game 1986), Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Linked Universe - Fandom
21 Nov 2023
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Every single muscle in Link’s body screamed with effort, weeks of starvation leaving him weaker than he’d like to admit. Still, he didn’t have a choice– so he kept running.
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“It’s him,” Sky murmured, Fi glowing on his back. “The new Link.”
Time, Twilight, Sky, and Legend travel through a portal only to find themselves in a cave tasting of magic. With their slowly growing group, this can only mean one thing– a new Link.
[prequel to A House of Cards About to Fall. can be read as a standalone fic]
Series
- Part 1 of Bread and Butter (LU)
- Part 6 of Hyrule-centric fics (LU)
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 25,495
- Chapters:
- 10/10
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 176
- Kudos:
- 627
- Bookmarks:
- 91
- Hits:
- 10,283
Bookmarked by rune_cat
27 Aug 2024