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"Eternal Echoes: A Hero Reborn in Hyrule" - Reader to Link Transformation (TF/MC)

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You just got back from work, and after a quick dinner, you find yourself scrolling through your computer for some forgotten spark of joy. Life has been humdrum lately; the same work, the same commute, the same everything. Your interests, once vibrant, have dulled over time. Scanning through old digital bookmarks, you spot an old favorite: a fan forum dedicated to The Legend of Zelda series. Nostalgia warms your heart, recalling the countless hours spent adventuring across Hyrule as the mighty hero, Link.

Curiosity piqued, you click the link. The forum's main page has changed since you last visited, yet something about the waves of familiarity calms you. Threads about the next rumored release, fan theories, and art flood your screen. One thread, in particular, catches your eye—a post titled "Experience the Legend like never before!"

You click on it. "Are you a true fan?" the post reads. "Join us for an immersive experience, where you don't just play the hero—you become him."

Intrigued, you follow the instructions: "Click on the Ocarina of Time and play Zelda's Lullaby." You snicker, barely remembering the tune, but then a thought crosses your mind: "Why not? It's harmless fun."

You press a small, blue Ocarina icon on the page. The musty and nostalgic notes of Zelda's Lullaby begin to play. Suddenly, your screen goes black, and a rush of vertigo sweeps over you. Darkness surrounds you, and for a brief moment, you panic, flailing as you seem to fall through an endless void.

Then, the world snaps back into focus, and you find yourself lying on a patch of grass, bathed in sunlight. The sounds of a bustling village and chirping birds fill your ears. You blink and sit up, feeling the texture of your surroundings as more than the tactile disconnect you're used to with VR.

"What just happened?" you murmur, your voice sounding peculiarly different. You glance down at your body, and suddenly it becomes clear: this isn't your body! The clothes, the green tunic, the white undersuit, the brown fingerless gloves covering your heads, the brown leather boots covering your feet, the brown leather belt and sash on your torso, the green cap on your head—everything feels disturbingly real and familiar. Your stature changed, being taller and more muscular, yet slim at the same time. Your hands are now rougher, more calloused—and not just from holding a gaming controller. Your fingers brushed against your ears, now long and pointed. Your hair, previously nondescript, was now an unmistakable shade of blonde, the tips reaching your shoulders.

You scramble to your feet, perplexed. "Okay, this isn't just an immersive experience…this is something else entirely." Your hands hover before your face. Slimmer, more calloused, with slanted blonde hair, with more handsome face, and with blue eyes. This is Link's body, but how?

Soon, bustling market sounds draw you toward the village center. The ambient chatter of people and the distinct accent make your heart race. "Is this Hyrule?" you find yourself murmuring under your breath. Beside you, a vendor cheerfully exclaims, "It's nice to see you, Link! Need any supplies for your journey?"

Your throat tightens. "Journey?" You hesitate, hearing yourself respond in Link's voice. "Uh, yeah, just gathering my thoughts for what's next."

The vendor grins and hands you a bottle of red potion. "Always ready to help the Hero of Time!"

"Hero of Time?" Panic courses through you as a floodgate of memories that aren't your own shatters inside your mind. Each step you take feels heavier, infused with the weight of legends, monsters, and epic quests.

You run toward a quieter part of the village, the woods offering some semblance of refuge. You lean against a tree, struggling to keep your own memories intact amidst the invasive thoughts of battles fought and dangers conquered. Valiantly, you resist, trying to recall your family, your job, your mundane life—but the effort wanes as the talons of Link's life overpower your own.

Moments later, you draw the Master Sword, an act so natural it's as if the weapon was an extension of your arm. "No, I can't forget who I am…" you whisper desperately before the words transform. "Who am I?"

The sword gleams under the sun, and a voice not entirely your own speaks, "I am Link, Hero of Time."

There's no more struggle; no more resistance. The woven essence of courage and destiny replaces everything that once defined you. The remnants of your former life are swallowed by an unstoppable tide: the life of a Hylian hero.

You stand upright, eyes now sharp and determined. Nodding once to yourself, you sheath the Master Sword, and with a confident stride, move toward the world awaiting its hero.

"Link, are you ready?" a voice calls out—a mixture of urgency and relief.

Turning to face the individual, words you would have never known before flow naturally from your lips, "Always. Let's save Hyrule."

The final vestiges of your old existence dissolve into legend. The quiet, unremarkable reader vanishes, leaving the Hero of Time in their place, ever vigilant and ready for the adventures to come.

This story was generated by user JesterImps with assistance by one of OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model; prompts used to help generate the story are shown below.

Images were generated with OpenAI's AI system, DALL·E 2, or uploaded by the user.

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Prompt: Write the POV transformation story of the average human reader turning into adult Link from The Legend of Zelda game franchise (more specifically, from the Ocarina of Time game series), complete with gender change (if the reader is a female), height change, age change, reality change (the reader's real world becoming the world of The Legend of Zelda), and mind/mental change (with the reader's personality and memories being completely replaced with Link's personality and memories, despite the reader's best efforts, making him forget that he was ever a mundane human living in a mundane life and only remembered being the heroic hylian named Link). The transformation is permanent (meaning it is forever) and is completely irreversible. For Link's appearance (after the reader turned into him), he is a slim, yet athletic 17 year old hylian who is 5'7" (170 centimeters) tall and has a weighs 69 kilograms (152 lbs). He is a young man with blonde hair, long and pointy elf-like ears (like all hylians), a handsome face without facial hair on the lower half of his face (no beard, mustache, sideburns, etc), slanted eyebrows (which makes him look like he's angry despite not actually being angry), and bright blue irises in his eyes. His clothing consists of a green tunic (which reaches his mid-thighs), he also has a white undersuit under the green Hero's tunic, a brown leather belt is located all around his waists, a brown leather sash is located across his torso, he also has brown fingerless gloves/gauntlets on his hands, he also has brown knee-high leather boots built for combat and distant travels, he also has blue circular earrings on his ears, and he also has a green cap on his head. He carries a master sword and shield. Here are Link's powers, abilities, weapons, and equipment; Great Strategist (he can adapt to nearly any foe and he always manages to find out the enemy's weaknesses), Time and Weather Manipulation (With the Ocarina of Time, Link can instantly manipulate the weather or time itself for his own sake), Expert Horseback Rider (Link has easily ridden his horse Epona around the fields of Hyrule without much trouble. With Epona, Link's travel speed is increased and can get around large fences), Jump Attack (Link jumps forward and strikes downward with his sword), Jump Strike (Link charges energy within the Master Sword, following with a two-hit combo that starts with a left swipe into the air and one strike downward, which creates an area-of-effect that damages and knocks back any nearby enemies. This is better used when surrounded), Spin Attack (Energy is stored within the Master Sword, of which Link releases by spinning around and attacking from every direction), Great Spin Attack (Even more energy is put into the blade, which takes some time to charge, before releasing a stronger form of the move that has more range and more power), Great Spin (A completely separate move, it allows Link to instantly perform a more powerful Spin Attack instantly if he has full health), Ending Blow (Link will finish off an enemy when they're lying on the ground, in which he jump and stabs them in the chest area), Shield Attack (Link can punt his shield forward, either to stun enemies or to deflect physical projectiles), Back Slice (Link hops and rolls behind his opponent, jumping into a vertical slicing motion, usually attacking from the back area), Helm Splitter (If an enemy is stunned with the Shield Attack, Link can jump forward and flip midair, slicing the opponent from the scalp), Mortal Draw (A dangerous move, Link will stand unarmed and not targeting an enemy. If one draws near, Link can instantly draw his blade and kill the enemy in one strike. It is highly risky due to the lack of defenses), Din's Fire (A powerful magical spell, Link must perform a special pose before unleashing a powerful wave of fire that engulfs surrounding enemies in flames), Farore's Wind (When Link performs a special pose, he will be able to set a point that he could use for fast travel. If he does it again, he could travel to said point or create a new one), Nayru's Love (When Link performs a special pose, a magical crystalline barrier will surround Link. For a brief period of time, Link will be completely invincible. However, he can still be knocked back by a heavy blow and is unable to use magical items while in use), Master Sword (Once known as The Goddess Sword which was purified and tempered by three sacred flames which was then blessed by Zelda, the mortal incarnation of the Goddess Hylia. It is a holy weapon that is designed to be the blade of evil's bane. It has the power to vanquish evil due to the fact it's a weapon with Holy/Radiant properties, its base form is the Master Sword itself which dose twice as much damage as the Fighter's Sword, it's 2nd form being the Tempered Sword (three times as powerful) and it's 3rd form being the Golden Sword (four times as powerful). It has the soul of Fit as she is part of the Master Sword itself as the blade will choose it's wielder, be it the Hero of Time and/or otherwise. It can shoot Beams of Light from simply swinging the blade. It has been downgraded at one point to another if left long enough on it's pedestal of time. The Master Sword could be able to magically adapt to the size of its user. The Master Sword once had an age restriction to it's user as shown Ocarina of Time until it later lost said restriction. The Master Sword has the innate ability to break through the opponent's guard maneuver. The Master Sword inherits the Goddess Sword's ability to unleash Skyward Strikes. The Master Sword also plays a key role in sealing Ganondorf and his magic as he mentioned in The Wind Waker, for removing The Master Sword will ultimately break that seal.), Biggoron's Sword (A two-handed sword forged by the swordsmith Biggoron. While it deals twice the damage as the Master Sword, it can't be used with a shield due to its size), Hylian Shield (Link's main defense tool, the Hylian Shield is made of wood and metal, and can defend against most enemy attacks, along with deflecting projectiles), Mirror Shield (Link's second shield. While it no longer deflects projectiles, it can reflect beams of light for various purposes and absorb fire and ice attacks. When it absorbs three of either flames or ice, it will fire the element out as a blast, losing the stored power in the process), Fairy Bow (Link's main projectile weapon during his adult adventures. The arrows can both pierce through foes and hit objects for puzzle-solving. The bow can also shoot three other kinds of arrows alongside the normal ones: Fire Arrows, Ice Arrows, and Light Arrows), Fire Arrows (These arrows are comprised of nothing but fire at the tip. These use up a bit of magic, but do damage by greatly hurting those with a weakness to fire and can melt big blocks of ice), Ice Arrows (These arrows are comprised of magical ice enhancements at the tip. It uses a bit of magic, but can freeze enemies and cool down fire), Light Arrows: These arrows are comprised of the power of light. It uses a chunk of magic, but deals great damage as it can easily dispel or stun those who are evil), Bombs (Explosives that can be used to clear obstacles and damage enemies. Link can carry up to thirty of them at a time), Bombchus (Mice-shaped bombs that, when placed on a flat surface, travel across it before exploding after a couple seconds, or when they hit something. They are also capable of moving up walls) Bottle (A simple glass bottle, Link has numerous of these among his items and can store many things including bugs, potions, and water. It also holds some odd property that allows it to reflect magical attacks), Golden Gauntlets (Gauntlets that greatly boost Link's lifting strength, to the point where he can lift and throw colossal pillars of granite), Megaton Hammer (A large steel hammer that was used by a Goron hero to slay the dragon Volvagia. While Link sacrifices use of his shield while using it due to its weight, the hammer is powerful enough to shatter boulders and cause small-scale shockwaves), Hookshot / Longshot: A contraption made to reach long distances. It shoots out a hook that will latch onto specific surfaces that allows Link to reach, by himself, unavailable locations. The hook when shot can also temporarily stun enemies. The Longshot holds the same functions, but has nearly double the original reach), Hover Boots: When these boots are equipped, these give Link a brief amount of time to walk on thin air or water and has the ability to never sink in quicksand as long as he has these on. However, the boots do not give Link any traction), Iron Boots (When these boots are equipped, its heavy weight will heavily weigh Link down. With them equipped, he can sink down to the bottom of the likes of lakebed and can resist powerful winds. The only downside is that while wearing them, Link has limited and slowed movement due to its heavy weight put down upon him), Lens of Truth: This magical lens was created by the Sheikah with the ability to see the unseen to the naked eye and illusions while in use. However, it will slowly drain Link's magic usage while it is in use) Ocarina of Time (Originally obtained at a pond as his younger self, Link can use this ocarina to sing songs, of which can manipulate the world around him and summon objects), Zelda's Lullaby (Used to open specific paths laid out throughout Hyrule), Epona's Song (Used to call Epona as long as she is able to get to Link), Saria's Song (Used to communicate with Link's childhood friend and Sage, Saria), Song of Storms (Used to summon instant rainfall), Sun's Song (Allows Link to change the time from day to night or vice versa), Song of Time (Was used to rid of specific obstacles and open the Door of Time, but has proven to also make Link able to reverse and manipulate time itself), Tunics (Link must obtain three tunics in all for his quest to obtain the six Sages. There are three tunics in all, and they are simply the clothes Link are wearing, which may have their own special attributes. Link's default tunic is his Kokiri Tunic, which does not have any special attributes), Goron Tunic (A heat-resistant tunic that lets Link survive in extremely hot areas, such as a volcano, without trouble. It also provides slight protection against fire attacks), Zora Tunic (A tunic that lets Link breathe underwater perpetually without oxygen), and Triforce of Courage (1/3rd of the Triforce, created by the Golden Goddess of Courage; Farore. This sacred treasure was blessed to Link). Link has many feats; Can push large blocks made out of stone, Golden Gauntlets have been stated to “move mountains”, Link’s bombs can break large rocks, With the Golden Gauntlets, has lifted a large pillar of black stone; presumably made out of granite, Fights on par with his doppelganger (Dark Link), More than capable of dodging shots from his own Bow and Arrow, Reacts to lightning strikes from above, Has supersonic arrows, Fights evenly with evasive enemies (like Stalfos, Lizalfos, and Phantom Ganon), Survives point-blank explosions, Can survive being shocked by an electric enemy or by a magical attack from (Phantom) Ganondorf, Survives attacks from Iron Knuckle (who can destroy pillars in one swing), Can endure Ganondorf’s magical attacks, which can levitate castles, Has gone through Ganondorf's Dark Wave attack (albeit via Triforce of Courage), Has solved countless puzzles using a variety of items or by himself, Defeated all of the five bosses that prevented the Sages from awakening (Phantom Ganon, Volvagia, Morpha, Bongo Bongo, and Twinrova), Easily mastered any new item he gained on his quest, and Taught the Hero of Twilight all of the skills he was unable to teach to further descendants. However, he has few downsides; Limited Magic Use (Link can only use a finite amount of magical items at a time, which use up his Magic Meter. If it runs out, Link cannot use any magical items. However, he can restore it with a special item such as a potion), and if Link is ever allowed to be sucked in and engulfed by a Like Like for any reason, he will lose his Hylian Shield. Here is Link's personality; In spite of his troubled childhood, Link was a courageous and noble individual who never hesitated to help others, no matter how difficult it was. There should be quotes from the characters (including but not limited to the reader) in this story so we know what they're saying and what they're thinking. Also, it is a POV reader story, so it should not be in an author's point of view (my, I, mine, etc), and it should be from the point of view of the reader (you, your, etc).

Response: You just got back from work, and after a quick dinner, you find yourself scrolling through your computer for some forgotten spark of joy. Life has been humdrum lately; the same work, the same commute, the same everything. Your interests, once vibrant, have dulled over time. Scanning through old digital bookmarks, you spot an old favorite: a fan forum dedicated to The Legend of Zelda series. Nostalgia warms your heart, recalling the countless hours spent adventuring across Hyrule as the mighty hero, Link. Curiosity piqued, you click the link. The forum's main page has changed since you last visited, yet something about the waves of familiarity calms you. Threads about the next rumored release, fan theories, and art flood your screen. One thread, in particular, catches your eye—a post titled "Experience the Legend like never before!" You click on it. "Are you a true fan?" the post reads. "Join us for an immersive experience, where you don't just play the hero—you become him." Intrigued, you follow the instructions: "Click on the Ocarina of Time and play Zelda's Lullaby." You snicker, barely remembering the tune, but then a thought crosses your mind: "Why not? It's harmless fun." You press a small, blue Ocarina icon on the page. The musty and nostalgic notes of Zelda's Lullaby begin to play. Suddenly, your screen goes black, and a rush of vertigo sweeps over you. Darkness surrounds you, and for a brief moment, you panic, flailing as you seem to fall through an endless void. Then, the world snaps back into focus, and you find yourself lying on a patch of grass, bathed in sunlight. The sounds of a bustling village and chirping birds fill your ears. You blink and sit up, feeling the texture of your surroundings as more than the tactile disconnect you're used to with VR. "What just happened?" you murmur, your voice sounding peculiarly different. You glance down at your body, and suddenly it becomes clear: this isn't your body! The clothes, the green tunic, the brown leather boots—everything feels disturbingly real and familiar. You scramble to your feet, perplexed. "Okay, this isn't just an immersive experience…this is something else entirely." Your hands hover before your face. Slimmer, more calloused. This is Link's body, but how? Soon, bustling market sounds draw you toward the village center. The ambient chatter of people and the distinct accent make your heart race. "Is this Hyrule?" you find yourself murmuring under your breath. Beside you, a vendor cheerfully exclaims, "It's nice to see you, Link! Need any supplies for your journey?" Your throat tightens. "Journey?" You hesitate, hearing yourself respond in Link's voice. "Uh, yeah, just gathering my thoughts for what's next." The vendor grins and hands you a bottle of red potion. "Always ready to help the Hero of Time!" "Hero of Time?" Panic courses through you as a floodgate of memories that aren't your own shatters inside your mind. Each step you take feels heavier, infused with the weight of legends, monsters, and epic quests. You run toward a quieter part of the village, the woods offering some semblance of refuge. You lean against a tree, struggling to keep your own memories intact amidst the invasive thoughts of battles fought and dangers conquered. Valiantly, you resist, trying to recall your family, your job, your mundane life—but the effort wanes as the talons of Link's life overpower your own. Moments later, you draw the Master Sword, an act so natural it's as if the weapon was an extension of your arm. "No, I can't forget who I am…" you whisper desperately before the words transform. "Who am I?" The sword gleams under the sun, and a voice not entirely your own speaks, "I am Link, Hero of Time." There's no more struggle; no more resistance. The woven essence of courage and destiny replaces everything that once defined you. The remnants of your former life are swallowed by an unstoppable tide: the life of a Hylian hero. You stand upright, eyes now sharp and determined. Nodding once to yourself, you sheath the Master Sword, and with a confident stride, move toward the world awaiting its hero. "Link, are you ready?" a voice calls out—a mixture of urgency and relief. Turning to face the individual, words you would have never known before flow naturally from your lips, "Always. Let's save Hyrule." The final vestiges of your old existence dissolve into legend. The quiet, unremarkable reader vanishes, leaving the Hero of Time in their place, ever vigilant and ready for the adventures to come.

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