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[Niko]

Look, I know that you have your theories. But it seems that every one I meet insults Zelda and makes her a person she really isn't.

In all fanfics I've seen made by MaLinks, they said that Zelda would run away, throw a tantrum, or Link will basically say, "I HATE YOU" in her face. Either way, they make someone look like a jerk.

In one fanfic, someone said that Zelda would run away into the Lost Woods and never be seen again. Another one, they made Zelda act more like Ruto! And finally, I actually saw someone call Zelda STUPID!

Are there ANY of you who go like this? Ahem. "I think Link will go with Malon, but Zelda is still important to his life." If so, answer Yes or No. If Yes, supply your reason. If No, don't say anything at all.

[Hana-Nezumi]

*Ahem* Actually, when you're talking about an individual that supports Malink, the term would be Malinker... But that's besides the point.

Not all Malinkers hate Zelda. There really a lot that like Zelda. Take me for example. I'm a Malinker, but I think Zelda is a pretty nice character. But those that do hate Zelda... They prefer Malon because she is the farmgirl and seems hard-working and down-to-earth, and then when it comes to the princess they see her as a contrast to that and depict her as being a selfish snob. And when you think about it, Zelda is kind of selfish, as she apoligizes for in the cloud scene. Some Malinkers just seem to blow that out of proportion...

Sometimes I just like to play that I hate Zelda though, it's kinda fun. ^o^

[Husse]

Are there ANY of you who go like this? Ahem. "I think Link will go with Malon, but Zelda is still important to his life."

Rabid fangirls and some fanguys are always nasty when it comes to picking on characters. Personally, I think Zelda is a great character, Link would be done for without her and she is the driving force of the story, the thing that kind of starts it. HOWEVER, Link, if he were to be involved romantically, would obviously go with Malon. That's all there is to it.

[spunky-monkey]

One question...What the hell is a 'MaLink'!?


But on the subject of fanfics - I really don't know why some people get so obsessed with Link's relationships towards the female characters. Link is a Hero and therefore doesn't have time for such cliché things like Romance and Love. Throughout the games he shows no such emotions towards other people because he cannot relate to them on that level, in most cases he has nothing in common with the character in question. In fact the only one who was ever interested in any version of Link was Princess Ruto, and she scares the hell out of him =)

[GJ Skywalker]

Everyone knows that Link is a quite a pimp so there obvious has to be a sacrifice in terms of who receives his affections.

Edited by GJ Skywalker, 02 May 2006 - 09:42 AM.

[Showsni]

In fact the only one who was ever interested in any version of Link was Princess Ruto, and she scares the hell out of him =)

Except for Zelda kissing him in OoX and AoL... And Marin in LA.

Anyway, I suppose I'm a Marinker... Marin forever! Were I to write a fanfic, though, Zelda would still be important. Though probably not romantically. Link never seems to take much of a romantic interest in people...

[GJ Skywalker]

I concur. (Although I am a tad interested in writing a Smash Bros fic.)

[Hero of Legend]

Link is a Hero and therefore doesn't have time for such cliché things like Romance and Love. Throughout the games he shows no such emotions towards other people because he cannot relate to them on that level, in most cases he has nothing in common with the character in question. In fact the only one who was ever interested in any version of Link was Princess Ruto, and she scares the hell out of him =)

"A common misconception not supported by facts." – Goto

No matter how much people like to deny it, Link quite obviously has an interest in girls (and they are usually crazy about him). For instance, there are many occurrences when Link is stated to be *Ahem* "affected" by girls, both by other characters and the game itself.

But as we all know, Nintendo has chosen to not feature any real romance within a game, in part simply because it would be "wrong" for some players. Still, if they do continue down this path of a more personally involved storyline, then it is only a matter of time before we get to see some action...

Edited by Hero of Legend, 02 May 2006 - 02:13 PM.

[spunky-monkey]

No matter how much people like to deny it, Link quite obviously has an interest in girls (and they are usually crazy about him). For instance, there are many occurrences when Link is stated to be *Ahem* "affected" by girls, both by other characters and the game itself.

Well we can pretty much rule out the 'Hero of Time' then, his general lack of expression and emotions tells us nothing about his character. As far as I know the 'Hero of Winds' wasn't interested in anyone either, I noticed Medli seemed to care about him but that was probably because they are good friends and nothing else.

[Hero of Legend]

Well we can pretty much rule out the 'Hero of Time' then, his general lack of expression and emotions tells us nothing about his character.

It makes it hard to figure out his feelings, yes, but not impossible. For instance we have this...

You did it! You helped Cremia!

You feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Sigh... You could get used to this!

I would say this line of thought is perfectly understandable considering what she just did to him (Go play the game if you don't remember).

As far as I know the 'Hero of Winds' wasn't interested in anyone either, I noticed Medli seemed to care about him but that was probably because they are good friends and nothing else.

Well, the Fairy Queen clearly hit a soft spot when she said Link was "just her type". And of course there is Beedle who says that Link likes Tetra...

But as for Medli, nah, she probably ends up with Komali. He brought her a flower and everything.

Edited by Hero of Legend, 03 May 2006 - 12:11 AM.

[GJ Skywalker]

Well, Twilight Princess might provide a lot of material where 'pairings' are concerned, what with Shigsy hinting that Link's feelings towards may be more expressed (if I recalled correctly, I think I'm wrong) and then there is Ilya.

[Showsni]

Generally, Linik seems a bit naive - well, OoT Link, anyway.

"My mother gave it to me and said I should give it only to the man who will be my husband. You might call it the Zora's Engagement Ring! All right! I'll give you my most precious possession: Zora's Sapphire!"

"Her most precious possession? You don't know what she's talking about, but you've finally collected all three Spiritual Stones!! Go back to see Princess Zelda!"

He feels warm and fuzzy when Cremia hugs him, but he doesn't really know why. Of course, since his mother died that might well be the first time anyone's ever hugged him...

[Niko]

Rick, a MaLink is a person who thinks Link will go with Malon. You see, I'm a ZeLink. There are also...TeLinks, MaRinks, and IlLinks. I've even seen a SaLink and a RuLink.

I can't see Ruto and Link together. I just can't see what the kid would look like. o_O

I don't think Link will go with Medli in WW. She's already taken (By Komali of course.)

[Hana-Nezumi]

Again, when you're talking about a person, it's Malinker. Malink is just the collective term for the entire MalonxLink shipping...

Even though I'm a Malinker seriously, I still think Link and Sheik make awesome yaoi hottness together. <3 (...Sheik is not Zelda. >_>)

[Husse]

Ewwww.

I can't believe no one has mentioned the obvious WW Link and Tetra thing. I mean...they're going out to find a NEW WORLD together, there's the bubble thing at the end, and just the whole mood of WW Link being a bit more "in touch" with the romantic than previous Links. (Remember catching the thief, I can't remember her name.)

[Hero of Legend]

Generally, Linik seems a bit naive - well, OoT Link, anyway.

You got that right, although I believe this stupidity is mostly a result of the whole "growing up" thing. You don't see any of it after Link has become an adult.

He feels warm and fuzzy when Cremia hugs him, but he doesn't really know why. Of course, since his mother died that might well be the first time anyone's ever hugged him...

It never actually says that... However, the grown up thing is again present with "Cerima thinks you're an adult." So yeah, mature business.

Even though I'm a Malinker seriously, I still think Link and Sheik make awesome yaoi hottness together. <3 (...Sheik is not Zelda. >_>)

Dude!?!

I can't believe no one has mentioned the obvious WW Link and Tetra thing.

*Ahem*

"And of course there is Beedle who says that Link likes Tetra..."

Edited by Hero of Legend, 04 May 2006 - 03:40 PM.

[Chiaki]

Except for Zelda kissing him in OoX and AoL... And Marin in LA.

Um, I've never seen Link get kissed..........
At any rate, I'm more what I call a.... FanLinker. I'm someone who would rather come up with an original character to be with Link, than to settle for an already existing character, for whatever reason.

[Showsni]

Link getting kissed:

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[spunky-monkey]

^A kiss is worthless...that's like saying how many times Princess Peach kissed the fat plumber Mario on the nose.

But as for Medli, nah, she probably ends up with Komali. He brought her a flower and everything.

I don't think Link will go with Medli in WW. She's already taken (By Komali of course.)

It's kinda funny but I used to assume that too. When I played Wind Waker again I realised that Medli is actually a lot older than Komali (wings) and she mothers him all the time like a big sister or something, not to mention that she's actually a Sage.

And Tetra is so cold/hostile to Link that they obviously have nothing in common, whereas as Medli warmed up to him in an instant so there's a big difference.

Edited by Ricky, 05 May 2006 - 05:03 AM.

[Hana-Nezumi]

^A kiss is worthless...that's like saying how many times Princess Peach kissed the fat plumber Mario on the nose.
It's kinda funny but I used to assume that too. When I played Wind Waker again I realised that Medli is actually a lot older than Komali (wings) and she mothers him all the time like a big sister or something, not to mention that she's actually a Sage.

And Tetra is so cold/hostile to Link that they obviously have nothing in common, whereas as Medli warmed up to him in an instant so there's a big difference.

Cold/hostile? Well maybe the tried to act all tough around the other pirates, but I thought she was also flirting with him quite a bit. :3

[Hero of Legend]

^A kiss is worthless...that's like saying how many times Princess Peach kissed the fat plumber Mario on the nose.

What do you mean by that? I'm sure Mario does her every night (Well, not really, since he has his own house and everything... But you get the point.)

It's kinda funny but I used to assume that too. When I played Wind Waker again I realised that Medli is actually a lot older than Komali (wings) and she mothers him all the time like a big sister or something, not to mention that she's actually a Sage.

Medli had just got her wings when Link arrives at Dragon Roost. This means they are roughly a month apart, probably less. And yes, she does say she feels like a mother to Komali. But then again, there is quite a difference between the boy she cared for and the young man we see at the end of the game.

That she is a Sage is of no consequence as far as we know.

And Tetra is so cold/hostile to Link

What?

I strongly disagree with this. It is true that she could be nicer at first (Her attitude changes quite a lot throughout the course of the game), but there is an explanation for her behavior:

What?!? You want to come with us on our ship?

Do you understand what you're asking? We're pirates! You know... PIRATES! The terror of the seas!

And if you remember that scene in the Bomb Shop it is obvious she doesn't want to show any "weakness" in front of the pirates, which is why Link gets the cold treatment.

But in any case, it is quite obviously cares for Link. She risked her life to save him on the Forsaken Fortress, twice. And she apologized after she found out she was the cause of everything that had happened to Link and Aryl.

And besides, that wink kinda speaks for itself.

they obviously have nothing in common

What about saving the world and finding a new Hyrule?

whereas as Medli warmed up to him in an instant so there's a big difference.

If by "warmed up" you mean continuing to be absent-minded and not showing any kind of romantic interest in Link, then yes.

EDIT:

enchantedtoast beat me to it.

Edited by Hero of Legend, 05 May 2006 - 09:05 AM.

[spunky-monkey]

What do you mean by that? I'm sure Mario does her every night (Well, not really, since he has his own house and everything... But you get the point.)

Too much information! Basically a kiss from a Princess is the ultimate cliché....next minute we'll be having 10-Ton Acme Anvils falling on Ganon's head.

That she is a Sage is of no consequence as far as we know.

Medli seems to be bound by her duty as a Sage (remember Ruto and how the Hero of Time got off the hook?) so she couldn't pursue that kind of relationship with Link or Komali.

What about saving the world and finding a new Hyrule?

Well they didn't really save the world because Hyrule got wasted >_< They have no choice but to find a new land anyway because its their last hope and the King's (dying) wish. Tetra was, at best, motivated by guilt rather than love or romance for the Hero of Winds.

[GJ Skywalker]

Aren't the Sages descendants of one another? Someone has to be getting some action right?

[Niko]

Medli seems to be bound by her duty as a Sage (remember Ruto and how the Hero of Time got off the hook?) so she couldn't pursue that kind of relationship with Link or Komali.

I'm not so sure about that. I think that Ruto knew a little something about Link. Why did she mention that Zelda was alive?

It's kinda funny but I used to assume that too. When I played Wind Waker again I realised that Medli is actually a lot older than Komali (wings) and she mothers him all the time like a big sister or something, not to mention that she's actually a Sage.

I dunno. Komali may not have gotten a scale for years and when he got his wings, he must've gone through a kind of growth spurt to catch up on his years.

[Hana-Nezumi]

http://www.googlefig...nk&word2=zelink

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA...HA!

[Hero of Legend]

Too much information!

It ain't nuthin' compared to what's in Paper Mario 2...

Basically a kiss from a Princess is the ultimate cliché....next minute we'll be having 10-Ton Acme Anvils falling on Ganon's head.

Heh, maybe - But if Ganon died by the ultimate power of an Anvil, he'd still be dead. Same with kisses.

Medli seems to be bound by her duty as a Sage so she couldn't pursue that kind of relationship with Link or Komali.

Indeed, she definitely thinks she will never return from the Earth Temple. Luckily for her/me, the fact that she and Makar are on the pirate ship during the ending proves that theory wrong.

(remember Ruto and how the Hero of Time got off the hook?)

Link... I would have expected no less from the man I chose to be my husband.

Zora's Domain and its people will eventually return to their original state.

As a reward... I grant my eternal love to you.

Well, that's what I want to say, but I don't think I can offer that now.

I have to guard the Water Temple as the Sage of Water...

And you... You're searching for the princess, Zelda? Hah! You can't hide anything from me!

You mean how he got off because Ruto knew Link cared more for Zelda than her?

Well they didn't really save the world because Hyrule got wasted >_<

Well, from their perspective they did. And it is something they have in common.

They have no choice but to find a new land anyway because its their last hope and the King's (dying) wish. Tetra was, at best, motivated by guilt rather than love or romance for the Hero of Winds.

I doubt Zelda was "motivated" by anything other than her own wish to find this new Hyrule. The King had nothing to do with that search.

And as for Link, he's tagging along because he wants, and knows he has to.

Edited by Hero of Legend, 06 May 2006 - 02:11 PM.

[GJ Skywalker]

http://www.googlefig...nk&word2=zelink

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA...HA!

If that's not a sign I don't know what is.

[Showsni]

If that's not a sign I don't know what is.

Ah, but:

http://www.googlefig...nk&word2=zelink

http://www.googlefig...nk&word2=malink

See? Marin is the only girl for Link!

[GJ Skywalker]

The Marink vs Malink one had me going there Showsni.

[Chiaki]

Uhh, what are those Google Fights based on, anyway?