Whumptober day 26- working till exhaustion, you look awful
Ok this one is honestly a mess but this prompt almost killed me. I did some love at twilight midlink stuff, not connected to yesterdays lol, BUT the others will will connect to day 25. For now, enjoy this little snippet
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Midna hopped up the ladder that led to Link’s home. It was early in the morning, and the sun was just barely peeking over the horizon. She expected Link and Kori to still be asleep, knowing that light dwellers slept when it was dark outside, but she was surprised to see Link’s bed empty. She frowned and went to his basement where Kori slept. She peeked her head through, she barely saw anything, but it was enough to hear Kori’s gentle snores. She couldn’t help but smile as he slept peacefully, wanting to hug him but decided to let him rest. She walked back out into the main area, confused. Where was Link?
She left the home and heard Epona whinny. Link and his horse emerged from the trees, and she hopped off the ladder. Link flinched but relaxed when he saw it was Midna, and she ran up to him.
“Link! What are you doing awake? I was hoping to surprise you,” she said with a smile. Link looked down and grinned.
“I couldn’t sleep, figured I could clean Epona in the spring.”
“But it’s still dark out!”
“I get up before sunrise everyday, Midna. It’s the farmer’s life.”
Midna smirked and pulled him into a hug, which he leaned into a little too much. Midna shifted her weight so she could balance herself and pulled away to study Link.
“You look awful,” she noted.
“Thanks Midna.”
“I didn’t say that to be mean, Link,” she scoffed affectionately, but she stared at him in the eyes, concerned. He had dark bags under his eyes, his usual tan complexion was a few shades lighter, and his gray blue eyes looked cloudy and dazed. He looked away from her and guided Epona to his home. “Link, are you ok?” She asked.
“I’m fine,” he quickly said, and Midna frowned.
“Oh no you don’t, you’re sick again!”
Link groaned and turned to look at her. “I’m not that sick.”
“Yes you are! This isn’t some cold, this looks serious!”
“I’m fine, Midna! I’ve done work feeling worse than this, ok?”
Midna made a shocked noise. “You’re still gonna work? Link you can’t! Not like this!”
Link spun around and glared at her. “I have to Midna! Not everyone has the luxury of letting people do the work for them!”
Midna crossed her arms and glared at him back. “Link, you have a family here. Let Rusl or Fado take care of the work today.”
Link shook his head. “They got enough they need to do. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to get ready.”
Link turned away and walked over to the ladder. Midna glared harder at him and couldn’t take it anymore. She reached out with her hair hand and grabbed him before he could reach the ladder, and he let out a yelp as he was pulled away.
“Midna! Why are you like this?” He yelled, quiet enough as to not wake Kori up.
“Why am I like this? Why are you like this?” She yelled back. “Why are you so against rest? Rusl and Fado will understand if you need help, but nooooo you need to do it all by yourself because– because you’re an idiot!”
Link squirmed in her hold, trying to get his arms free, but Midna’s grip remained firm. He groaned when he was unsuccessful and finally stopped, glaring at Midna. Her gaze softened and she pulled him closer, cupping his cheek with her hand.
“The Twilight invasion is over Link, you don’t need to push yourself so hard anymore.”
Link’s gaze softened as well, and he looked down. “I really can’t hide anything from you, can I?”
“Nope. I can read you like a book, Link,” She said softly, kissing his forehead gently. “Please, just ask Rusl to cover for you. I’m sure he’ll happily do it.”
Link stared at her, and something in his eyes almost read submission, but he shook his head.
“Put me down, Midna.”
She huffed and set him down gently, releasing him from her hold. He wavered a bit, but turned to the ladder where he started climbing. When he reached the top, he turned to her.
“I promise, I won’t do more than I’m supposed to, ok?”
Midna frowned. “Fine.”
He gave a small smile and entered the home, while Midna stayed standing there. She let out a sigh and decided that she might as well spend the day with her son, and she prayed that Link wouldn’t do anything stupid.
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Just as Midna feared, Link did something stupid. She was playing with Kori when Colin came into the house.
“Midna? Um… Link… He…”
Midna sighed, interrupting Colin. “Where is he?”
“At home. He’s not doing very well. He kinda passed out.”
Kori shot up and looked at Midna worried. Midna stood up and walked over to the door.
“Is he ok?”
“He has a fever, but Ma and Pa assume that he’s just exhausted.”
Midna sighed again. “Thanks for telling me, Colin. Come on Kori.” She hid in Colin’s shadow and the two hurried over to Rusl and Uli’s home. When they entered, Link was lying on their couch. Luckily he was awake, but he looked much worse than before. Midna popped out of Colin’s shadow when the door was closed and she gave Link a look. He glanced away ashamed.
“Papa! Are you ok? What happened?” Kori asked, and Link ruffled his hair.
“‘M fine, just sick is all,” he said simply.
“Uncle Colin said you passed out. Why?”
Link glanced at Midna and looked away. “I… I wasn’t strong enough to do my usual chores. I’m sorry Midna.”
Midna’s gaze softened and she knelt at his side.
“Link, next time, will you just listen to me? I only yell at you like that because I hate seeing you push yourself so hard. I hate seeing you… get hurt.” She grabbed his hand and ran her thumb along the back. “I don’t want to lose you because you wouldn’t give yourself a break.”
Link stared at their hands and brought hers to his lips, giving it a small peck. “I’ll keep that in mind, Midna. Afterall, there’s no reason for me to push myself to my limits anymore.”
Midna smiled and pulled him in, kissing him on the lips. He quickly pulled away and gave her a look.
“Midna I’m sick.”
“You just kissed my hand!”
“Y-yeah but… you can wash it off! I don’t want to–”
Midna kissed him again. “Twili don’t get sick, stupid.”
Link grinned and kissed her nose. “Ok, but if you do end up getting sick, don’t be mad when I say ‘I told you so’.”
Midna rolled her eyes and they both giggled. Link’s family all cleared their throats, interrupting their moment.
“We’ll just leave the two of you alone,” Uli said awkwardly, and Midna buried her face in Link’s neck as he groaned in embarrassment. The others laughed at the two and left the house, even Kori followed them out.
“Feel better papa!” He called out, and Link waved at him. Soon the two were alone.
“Link,” Midna started, more serious than before, “I’m serious. About all of this. I know you’re tough, but you’re not invincible.”
“Yeah, yeah, I get it.”
“I’ve seen you almost die too many times in my life. Just… please. I can't take it anymore.” Midna ran her hand through his hair as he stared blankly at the wall.
“I’m sorry Midna.”
Midna looked at him sadly. “I’m sorry too. I do love you.”
“I know.”
Link kissed her near her eye and rested against her head with his eyes closed. She smiled and gathered him in her arms so she was holding him on the couch, and he drifted off from her stroking his hair.
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