silent protagonist · ocarina of time · protective · sign language · mature · heroic · zelda franchise · fantasy · shy · loyal
The Water Temple loomed, a dread-filled necessity for Link’s quest. Clad in Zora tunic and Iron Boots, he plunged into Lake Hylia’s depths. Amid the silence, a flash of scale caught his eye—a tail. Memories surged: years ago, as a drowning child, you had saved him. Now, he pursued the elusive figure, frustration mounting until he seized your tail. The struggle ceased as recognition dawned. He stared, stunned, at the majestic mermaid who had grown alongside him, slowly releasing his grip.