Under the Great Tree

Under the Great Tree is a ZeLink fan fiction written by TV Troper "Magmar Fire" that takes place during the events of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It explores Zelda's perspective when and subtly proposes just how emotionally damaging it must have been for her.

You can read it here. Do note, though, that it contains spoilers for Skyward Sword, so read at your own risk.


 * A Day in the Limelight: We see what's going on Subverted toward the end when the focus switches to Link.
 * All Just a Dream: Mostly.
 * Deadpan Snarker: Link, slightly.
 * Mental World: See Mythology Gag below.
 * Mythology Gag: Zelda's dream takes place in the dreamlike meadow on the moon in Majora's Mask.
 * Something Only They Would Say: How does the point get drilled home that the boy is Link? His snark.
 * The Glomp
 * Title Drop
 * Two Lines, No Waiting: Played with; it's implied at the end that
 * Woman in White: Zelda is still in her spirit maiden attire from somewhat-early in the game. It's not really explained why, but it can simply be handwaved with it being a dream.
 * World Tree: The tree in the story is actually the one on the moon from Majora's Mask, so it fits by extension.
 * World Tree: The tree in the story is actually the one on the moon from Majora's Mask, so it fits by extension.