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The Legend of Zelda - written for New Year Countdown / FFFC
Title: The Coldest Nights in Hebra
Character: Link, an old man (OC)
Word Count: 321
Prompt: chill / it's cold outside
Rating: PG13
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Link shivered. It was freezing cold in the mountains of Hebra, and all he had to keep himself warm were the archaic warm greaves he had found in an old chest some time ago. But he had no other choice. Even if there were only fragmentary memories of his past, he knew one thing for sure. Zelda was still somewhere out here, and she needed his help. Step by step, he needed to move on. He needed to find her.
When he noticed the barely flickering campfire near the sheer rock wall, he stopped. He had already learned it; it was always better to be careful. So many monsters were roaming around everywhere; creatures he had never seen before.
But it was only an old man sitting beside the fire. His face covered by the big hood of his cape. The voice was friendly when he said: “Come closer. You look so chilled through, warm up for a moment.“
Link didn't hesitate any longer, thankfully tilting his head. A short rest was so needed. The fire was comfortable, and the roasted meat warmed him from the inside. The old man watched him silently; obviously, he was not a guy for many words. Until he finally said: „You are on a challenging mission, young Link. And if you fail, this might be the end of everything.“
Link kept quiet; this didn't sound very reassuring. And where did he know his name from? The man seemed to sense his feelings and smiled while continuing. „Just believe in yourself, and maybe everything will come to a good end.
Allow me to help you. Here is my old sword; I am too weak now to use it any longer, but it's still in a good state. Take it!
And take these cookies; they are made from Hyrule grass and chilies. I know they don't taste particularly good, but they will keep you warm even on the coldest nights of Hebra.“
Character: Link, an old man (OC)
Word Count: 321
Prompt: chill / it's cold outside
Rating: PG13
:::
Link shivered. It was freezing cold in the mountains of Hebra, and all he had to keep himself warm were the archaic warm greaves he had found in an old chest some time ago. But he had no other choice. Even if there were only fragmentary memories of his past, he knew one thing for sure. Zelda was still somewhere out here, and she needed his help. Step by step, he needed to move on. He needed to find her.
When he noticed the barely flickering campfire near the sheer rock wall, he stopped. He had already learned it; it was always better to be careful. So many monsters were roaming around everywhere; creatures he had never seen before.
But it was only an old man sitting beside the fire. His face covered by the big hood of his cape. The voice was friendly when he said: “Come closer. You look so chilled through, warm up for a moment.“
Link didn't hesitate any longer, thankfully tilting his head. A short rest was so needed. The fire was comfortable, and the roasted meat warmed him from the inside. The old man watched him silently; obviously, he was not a guy for many words. Until he finally said: „You are on a challenging mission, young Link. And if you fail, this might be the end of everything.“
Link kept quiet; this didn't sound very reassuring. And where did he know his name from? The man seemed to sense his feelings and smiled while continuing. „Just believe in yourself, and maybe everything will come to a good end.
Allow me to help you. Here is my old sword; I am too weak now to use it any longer, but it's still in a good state. Take it!
And take these cookies; they are made from Hyrule grass and chilies. I know they don't taste particularly good, but they will keep you warm even on the coldest nights of Hebra.“