No pressure ifbyou arent taking writing requests, but i would love to see what you could do based off the song Battle Cries by The Amazing Devil
It gives me Skyward Sword vibes
Link stared at the loftwing feather held gingerly between his fingers.
The last few months had been... difficult. In some ways, they'd been more difficult than his actual journey to rescue Zelda and stop Demise. The pain of pushing his body past its breaking point, the anguish of never seeming to be enough, the heartache of always missing Zelda... they had amounted to such invisible wounds that he was still fighting the repercussions.
Somehow, that was worse. How was one supposed to move on when such a life altering event happened? How did one jolt out of the keep moving keep going don't ever stop or falter for a second and not just... collapse? How did one get back up after doing so?
The world continued to move ahead. His academy still had classes, though chatter of the Surface and its exploration was still a hot topic, even six months after the cloud barrier's disappearance.
The first month it had been acceptable, even understandable. Link had nearly died from his final fight, it had been one thing too many in a collection of wounds and exhaustion. Despite the healing affects of the life fruit he'd been given, he'd still slept for nearly a week upon his return to Skyloft. And after that, the headmaster had ensured he didn't have any kind of workload. Zelda had been at his side constantly, and the two had silently enjoyed each other's company, seemingly cut off from the rest of their people.
But that had been understandable. It had been a long journey. They would never be the same.
However, that didn't excuse this exhaustion lingering for so long. By the fourth month, Link was nearing a point of despair. It wasn't until Commander Eagus spoke to him candidly, told him of the affects on his mind after such an event (no one on Skyloft truly comprehended what had happened on the Surface, but some had put more pieces together than they probably should have). After all, Eagus had become commander when his own commanding officer had fallen in battle. Eagus hadn't fought as Link had, but he still understood to a small degree.
It had helped. To a point. Knowing that his mind needed time was good, that he wasn't just defective, but... it still didn't make it any easier to bear sometimes.
And that was only covering half of the issue. Eagus only spoke from a soldier's perspective. Link had seen more than battle. He'd watched his best and dearest friend become someone else entirely, he'd been told that their friendship was a carefully constructed plan, that he was a weapon as much as Fi had been.
He still hung around Zelda. She still hovered close to him. She'd said it herself, she was still his Zelda. But it... wasn't the same.
He tried not to think about it. After all, he did still love her. After all, she hadn't known any of the plan their entire lives.
But it stung. It stung. Because now... if he had been chosen for this purpose, and if Zelda had been born in the right circumstances so as to befriend him... now what?
What was his purpose now that his journey was over? Now that Demise had been defeated?
Link had never really had much of a plan for his life, honestly. He'd daydreamed his time away, relaxing and just enjoying being with Zelda and his loftwing, enjoying sights and smells and warmth and comfort. He was in the knight's academy, so becoming a knight was obviously a goal, but he had never felt particularly motivated for major life goals. He wasn't much of a planner, certainly not that far ahead.
But now... all he could think about was the future. All he could think was now what?
He knew, though. He knew what to do next. Because six months was enough time to let himself float in this haze of existing and not existing. He also knew it probably wouldn't get entirely better. But life wasn't going to stop just because he had, and for once, that meant something to him.
Link carefully wove the feather shaft into the leather cords, tying it in its place. He'd added beads to the headdress already - his loftwing's contribution was the final touch.
Because yes, he was tired. And yes, he wasn't entirely sure if his mind would ever clear of the fog that had crushed it since his journey's end. But no matter how he felt, his perception of hte world didn't change how it was.
Zelda was still there for him. The Surface was vast, endless even, and so, so new and different. The Triforce needed protecting. Zelda had already made plans for a settlement, and, with Groose's help, was in the process of setting foundations, while Link cleared the area of threats. There was hope, there was new life and a future and things beyond Link's comprehension.
His loftwing purred, bumping his beak against Link's forehead.
Link chuckled, nuzzling into his companion's feathery cheek, melting into the softness of it. "Yeah, I know. Let's go for a flight and then I'll go to her."
Crimson chittered excitedly, moving quickly towards the edge and diving off the island. Link stood there a moment, alone, and then smiled, tucking the headdress into his pouch. He felt anxiety hold him hostage a moment, and then he broke free of it, running full speed to the island's end and leaping with every ounce of energy he had.
The air whipped and whooshed around him, slamming into him layer after layer as he crashed through the sky. His wounds and worries were left behind, and he yelled in excitement and joy, he screamed in defiance at everything that weighed him down.
At the end of the day, nothing could clip his wings. Not even himself. He refused to let it.
Putting his fingers to his mouth, Link whistled shrilly, and his loftwing immediately came. He could always rely on Crimson. He knew, in the end, he could also always rely on Zelda.
And that headdress, alongside a traditional dance, would be the start of a physical representation of that.
In the meantime, his mind and heart soared with his loftwing, and he laughed as he flew through the sky.
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LYRIC STARTERS BASED ON MY CURRENT "ON REPEAT" SONGS
aka, subtly exposing my music taste by slamming a bunch of songs onto one post, even if these probably exist as separate ones somewhere. the sections will be separated by the song titles & artists. this only includes my top 10, because we would be here forever if i included any more.
add context & change gendered language to your needs !!
if multi, please specify which muse(s) !!
INVISIBLE - DURAN DURAN
" Living without choice is a life without a voice. "
" Has the memory gone? Are you feeling numb? "
" Will you say my name? "
" Hindsight is falling on my face. "
" When you don't hear a word I say […] "
" But a voiceless crowd isn't backing down. "
"Can you say my name? "
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FLIGHT OF THE CROWS - JHARIAH
" I cannot help but think I've overstayed my welcome. "
" The company's quite nice on crimson nights like these. "
" Well, I think that I've gotta go, and I don't know why. "
" I need you to promise that you won't cry. "
" Let those old memories go. "
" Please understand that I will find a brand new life. "
" So just let me out of your mind. "
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BLOOD UPON THE SNOW - HOZIER & BEAR MCCREARY
" Nature offers a violence. "
" The world that hardens as the harsher winter holds. "
" The ground walked here is a wonder. "
" And all things nature's given; she takes all things back from the living. "
" I've walked the earth, and there are so few here that know. "
" It's not my arms that will fail me. "
" This world takes more strength than it gave me. "
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RISK, RISK, RISK - JHARIAH
" We would've never worked out together. "
" Wager all you've got, and run me all that shit. "
" I can't take another day! I need some change. "
" There's things you just can't see with such precautious eyes. "
" I don't think I need to tell you; you'll see me when I do. "
" Better bite your tongue! "
"I don't second-guess a vision. "
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EAT YOUR YOUNG - HOZIER
" Let me wrap my teeth around the world. "
" I want to feel the edges start to burn. "
" If there's something to be gained, there's money to be made. "
" Throw enough rope until the legs have swung. "
" You can't buy this fineness. "
" If there's something still to take, there is ground to break. "
" Putting food on the table selling bombs and guns. "
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CARELESS WHISPER - GEORGE MICHAEL
" I feel so unsure. "
" Something in your eyes calls to mind a silver screen, and all its sad goodbyes. "
" Though it's easy to pretend, I know you're not a fool. "
" To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind. "
" But there's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find. "
" I wish that we could lose this crowd. "
" We could have been so good together. "
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APOCALYPTICISM - MOON WALKER
" We fight fire with silence and pray somebody hears. "
" No one said the world can't change in just a couple nights. "
" We want a revolution, but only with condition. "
" He came baring the heart of a liar; wearing the face of an honest man. "
" Start feeding the dogs of war. "
" We're in your head and hiding in plain sight. "
" But I don't see any difference, they both look the same to me. "
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DIGITAL SILENCE - PETER MCPOLAND
" I won't ask a question; I'll state the truth. "
" This is the way that it is. "
" Something you love turns to something you miss. "
" This is the way that I know. "
" I feel it inside me like a pulse; it's starting to slow and the meter dips. "
" This is the sound of the truth. "
" There is nothing you can do. "
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KINGSLAYER - BRING ME THE HORIZON & BABYMETAL
" Are you looking for the other side? "
" I need to know where your loyalties lie. Tell me, are you gonna bark, or bite? "
" Wipe the system and back the fuck up. "
" You are modified. "
" You're a puppet! When they cut your strings off, don't come crawling back. "
" You're on your own. "
" I'll fight for you until I die. "
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I'M AFRAID I'LL GO TO HEAVEN - MOON WALKER
" I don't wanna live forever, 'cause I don't want what's coming next. "
" Don't think we stand taller together, 'cause half of us ain't got no spine. "
" My biggest fear ain't no red Devil, it's being near you people all the time. "
" I'll be fine as long as you go somewhere else. "
" They tell you truth is what you make it. "
" It's like we don't even gotta try no more. "
" I'm sure your god would love to keep it white, but I think that me and mine will be alright. "
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My english lyrics for Triage woo! (They're written out under the cut, I just wanted to share my lil chart lol)
Though I'm too indecisive to officially label this as my favorite song, it's had the strongest emotional impact on me by far. It holds a special place in my heart, I definitely wanted to write lyrics for it first! I'll leave all my rambling process commentary in the tags, but I was so happy with how it came out!!
All of those cards of promise thrown down carelessly,
This must be retribution for all I've taken endlessly.
If that were the case, it should have been fate for me to die.
That's the truth, given my crime, so why--?
No, I can't take it, to this cruel joke I'll submit. You
don't know, you can't know, but I'm ready to admit:
Killing for them, extracting for them, won't change the fact they're dead.
I need someone to tag me as RED.
It makes me sick (sick), it's too unpleasant. Sick (sick)
Is this punishment? What do you mean I'm INNOCENT?
I see, the world is cruel and leaves you on your own.
(I can't die) to atone. (I can't love) alone.
I can't be saved (saved), you've nothing to give. Saved (saved)
But what if I lived? Why else would you choose to forgive?
I see, there's lives to save so let's be sensible.
Right now, you need me, (I can be) indispensable.
Tilt to and fro, I know the scales should land on GUILTY for me.
Tilt fro and to, it's INNOCENT that they choose.
They cry (x4) out in pain, I can hear them. There's no one else, to guard their health,
My mission is offering help.
All of those cards of promise thrown down carelessly,
This must be retribution for all I've taken endlessly.
So if that's the case, then it must be fate to make amends,
Extract that fang before we meet the end.
It makes me sick (sick), it's too unpleasant. Sick (sick)
Is this punishment? What do you mean I'm INNOCENT?
I see, the world is cruel, but what I've realized is
(Now I want) to be INNOCENT. (Now I want) to live.
It makes me sick (sick), This wasn't my plan, hostages at my command.
Their future resting in my hands
I see, there's lives to save so let's be sensible.
Right now, please save me, (I will be) indispensable.
Maybe this was meant to be -- oh -- or maybe neither of us can know
There's lives to save so let's be sensible.
Right now, please save me, (I will be) indispensable.
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I mentioned earlier that I always get annoyed with myself when people post translyrics and I can't figure out the rhythm they were going for, so here's a recording of me singing, but I'm bad at it! It's just for fun! Like a rough draft for music! Because the only thing worse than people hearing my voice is people thinking I can't count syllables!
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