I am worried about it... I have heard that

<spoiler!> There wont be much of Zelda in the new game, that she only appears several times. </spoiler>

If they dont get together, I will PROTEST . . . ANTI-ZELDAXLINK!!!!!!!!!!! AND YELL AT MIYAMOTO-SAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!

Don't tell me I must get in there with my Zelda sign and spray paint "ZELDA WAS HERE" all over the game!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY IS IT SO "BAD" FOR THEM TO ACTUALLY Fall in Love? . . . *sigh* Maybe the people were just kidding around!

I don't find that information very legit. In the past Zelda games, Zelda does play a huge part in the story dispite the fact she dosen't get alot of screen time. For example, in most of the games, Zelda did endanger herself for the sake of the liberty for her Kingdom, the Triforce and to guide Link for Hyrule from Ganon.

Also, this little tidbit from Aonuma:

Not to mention, The series is called the Legend of Zelda. :giggle:

I have the game, and I'm close to halfway done. (scroll down for maybe spoilers, but I don't think they are)















So far, Link and Zelda are strangers. There's practically NO interaction between them. In fact, she hasn't even seen him in his human form yet.

I absolutely LOVE the game, but I'm really dissappointed with the huge lack of Link and Zelda interaction. Despite all of what Aonuma said too... hopefully something will happen between them eventually.

Yea that's what I heard! That is so annoying! Hopefully later in the game . . .

I'm also really disappointed with the lack of Link x Zelda interaction. There's more to suggest Link x Ilia in Twilight Princess than Link x Zelda so far. :(

Yeah, there's been FAR too many Link/Ilia hints for my comfort. It makes me so angry, especially because I simply don't like Ilia!!

No one really knows if Link and Zelda really get together do they? (As of right now...) That's all I want to know! Nothing else! Just a simple yes or no question... "Do Link and Zelda end up together in Twilight Princess?"

I don't want some random chick named Ilia coming in and stealing Link away from Zelda! That's soooo absurd! (Sorry, Ilia lovers. ^^; )

But the only hope we have is this little interview, huh?

"Interviewer: We have received several emails in which our readers ask: Will Zelda and Link ever be involved [romantically]? [laughs] I’m sorry, but we had to ask.
Eiji Aonuma: [laughs] Good question. Well, as you already know, we are now dealing with a teenage Link, and as you know, teenagers are very emotional beings, so there are definitely possibilities of seeing Link showing his feelings towards the princess. But honestly, we don’t know what the future holds."

And this....

"Interviewer Will we see a charming and affectionate romance [between Link and] the princess?
Eiji Aonuma: Well, we’re creating an adolescent storyline and we try to present it how it should be; in fact, if you played it – or will play it – you’ll notice that the way Link holds the sword is much cooler than how he used to do it. Link will now do things in a way that will make him look more confident and liberated. And yes, it’s true that teenagers have these relationships -- and we would love if it could happen with the princess – but I can’t talk about anything yet."

And also this....

"Interviewer: Does Link have a girlfriend?
Miyamoto: If it was Princess Zelda, it would be great. However, this time Navi [the fairy] is jealous of Zelda..........."

I got these quotes off of... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Zelda under "Relationships with other characters".

This whole thing with Ilia is SCARING me. ;____________;

...ZeLink forever! :zelink:

I own a wii and I beat the game yesterady... So, there's major spoilers down below!! DON'T READ IT!

~~~~~There's a scene I really hate at the end when Midna is leaving. Zelda and Link are standing side by side, but as Midnda takes off, Link gets this scared look on his face and is like "NOO!!", then he reaches out his hand as if to save it, and runs off from Zelda, leaving her like dirt. He's more worried about Ilia and Midna in this whole damn game! There's no romance whatsoever! And what sucks is that you actually have to fight Zelda and HARM HER!! Well, I don't think it sucks that bad, because I found it as a "Zelda truly is strong" but my "Link don't do it!" side was sad~~~

^END SPOILER.

Did Eiji lie to us???

[SPOILER]There wasn't even a hint of ZeLink in the game![/SPOILER]


Edited to prevent disappointments lol

Hmm...does this require spoiler tag? I couldn't even find that on Wikipedia! :P

Ahh...the elusive new member has shown themself. Good morning. Welcome to this forum! :D

I am not an admin...

Paladin's Heart and Amaya-chan will come and annoy you in a few seconds, as they usually are. (A second later admin power bans DH)

Oh. Wait, rewind, hey, girls I didn't mean that! You can let me back in, can't you? Please?

^ orly? -BANNED- :angry: Just call me PH, mmkay? and get back on topic, DH! Anyways, welcome to the forums, linegenrou!

Just a little bit sidetracked from the main topic here, but I wouldn't trust Wikipedia, guys. Anyone can edit it and not use legitimate sources, make ficticious points, or twist the logic. Wikipedia maybe full of bad people, so let's not use that as our number one source, okay? ^_^

I'm still way into the beginning of the game since I just got my copy on Friday, so make sure to use the Spoiler Tags!

WHAT THE HECK!!!!!!!????? OH MY GOSH HOW :blehh: GRRR!!!


Woooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwww........................... :no:


*Sigh* Yea I don't have the game either, I'm getting it for Christmas . . . but I'm just so annoyed right now! Come on! Why?!

***SPOILERS (not very detailed)***


Yeah, he does run over to Midna, but only because he had thought she was dead. The whole Link and Midna thing is complicated... Midna obviously grows to love Link (and it's really awesome to watch her change like that), but I think Link ony cares about her in return. They're too different... and their love would be impossible anyway. I'd support Link/Midna over Link/Ilia any day, but I hope I never have to. ZELINK PLEASE!!

Link does care about Ilia, but really, the only thing binding them together is their childhood. They were friends, so what? Ilia was much more forward than he was, you could totally view their "relationship" as one sided if you want. Link and Zelda still share the same destiny, and they still have that bond through the Triforce. That's way more than he and Ilia share. And he's a warrior now; he's not the ranch boy Ilia knew him to be anymore.

Zelda is such an AWESOME character in the game- she's so strong and beautiful and self-less... too bad she never SHOWS UP. ARGH!! She and Link do some way cool stuff in the end, but they still don't know each other very well at all. Of course, you don't know what happens between the two of them after the game, so that's where the fandom can come in. Hopefully, more people will still want Zelink.

***END SPOILERS***

Yes yes! I just dont know why they couldn't allow for them to grow a EVEN a friendship (possibly a relationship) It could have been perfect in this game!

*ignoring the spoilers, ignoring the spoilers, ignoring the spoilers...* O_____O;;; (I haven't beaten the game yet!...Sad I know... but I don't have many opportunities to play the Wii.) This is all making me sad though... :(

A bit off topic, but those quotes I mentioned before can be found in quite a few places... Wikipedia is just the first place I thought of. Sorry, guys... ^^;

...Hey, at least Twilight Princess is an amazing game! *shurikens fly at HM.* X_X

So I'm guessing the debate of "who Link should be with" goes on? :(

Yes . . . (I dont have the game either!) Yes but at least this game is amazing!

I personally don't like this. I mean, the original Famicom game had them kiss at the end but now THIS!? How awful! ( I never liked Midna even as I played and that other girl who forgot the name of means nothing to me ) Really Link, there is one princess for and she sure ain't the Twilight Princess! *walks off to play the original Famicom game so she doesn't drive an LxZ stake through the creator of Zelda's heart*

Ermm...From what you guys are saying, this is what I have derived:

The Link/Ilia relationship is much like that of Link/Saria. Close friends, nothing else.

Zelda, on the other hand, is timeless. She's classic. She's always there. All the other girl characters, (Yush, Malon too - MaLinkers are EVERYWHERE O_o) aren't nearly as important. Without Zelda, there'd be nothing~!

So, we can assume that ZeLink is favored by the creators, as proved by the interviews, and screw all those other soooo un-canon pairings. ;P

Hmmmnnn...Midna? Isn't she that....Thing? xD I don't think she's got any chance with Link, either. :D

So; ZeLink is still teh pwnzorzz pairing. We have CM's fanfictions, after all. :giggle:

*Is addicted to Only in Hyrule xPP*

Meh. I haven't played TP, either...*sniffles* I guess we'll just have to read between the lines. xD

Well, not exactly. That's just a shape she takes on. Her true form is a kinda funky looking lady. (There's a spoiler cover there if you didn't notice. ^^ ) Really, I find Midna over all unappealing, at least physicaly.

*giggles* Yeaaah, PH told me over IM after she read my post. XP

Hmmm...Still. From what I've heard, she isn't all that attractive as a...Whatever-her-race-is-called-thing. XP

Hmm, my feelings on the whole Link/Midna situation are somewhat complicated. I love Midna, and the interaction between her and Link is just awesome to watch. A Link/Midna pairing is definately there, more so than Link/Ilia I think. In fact, I'd say it's the most official couple of the game, but something happens that makes it impossible for them to be together.

So here's how I see it, I support a Midna/Link coupling that involves the time they spent together during the game. Anything beyond that I don't support because it's simply not possible, and plus I'm a Zelinker through and through. The two will never marry or any of that. I also tend to wonder if that relationship was truly "love" or if it was just a matter of one caring for the other.

And hey, I think Midna looks beautiful in her true form...

The reason I'm bothering to say I support the couple is because I'll take Link/Midna over Link/Ilia any day. I just plain do not like Ilia. I have a feeling the world of Zelda TP shipping fandom will be mostly divided between Link/Midna and Link/Ilia. Zelink will probably be in the minority, sadly. *mourns*

The Link/Ilia relationship is a lot like Link/Saria except for one problem. Ilia is Link's age, which increases her potential as love interest considerably, DANGIT.

Zelink is still my favorite pairing for TP because they still share the same destiny and they still seem meant for one another. I will admit however, Zelink fanart and fanfiction will heavily depend on the fans' imagination- even more so than OoT. I've got an idea for a Zelink fanfic about the aftermath of TP that I am determined to write someday.

*sigh* Why Nintendo? Why did you screw with my head in all your interviews like that? If only Zelda had been in Midna's place...

ZeLink is still top on my list! ^^ Nothing can shake it to the bottom. >=3 Yeah, Link and Midna's relationship doesn't go any farther than what happens in the game. I enjoy Midna as a character though-- she's one of my favorites. ^^ (She's a JERK in the beginning though. >_>)

Pffffffffft.... Ilia can go sit in her fancy shancy house... The more I think about it, the more I think that the whole Link/Ilia relationship is rather one-sided. I mean, Link is still friends with her and friends do care about one-another, but I don't see Link going absolutely ballistic with joy when he sees her. AND...

<spoiler?>When Ilia regained her memory, you'd think that Link would beam in a smile and give her a hug or something-- but he did nothing of the sort. And he didn't really smile. It was only Ilia that said something like, "I'll always be here for you". And that's more of a "friend" saying if you will, friends look out for each other.<spoiler?>

I like the whole "sharing destinies" logic, Ingie! ^^ I agree with you! ZeLink just has a nice ring to it, you know? (I need to write some sort of creatively written essay about why Zelda and Link are so meant for each other.) I would write fan fictions based on what happens after TP, but I have "Winged Darkness" to write. ^^;

Well... I still say ZeLink forever!! :zelink:

I am, and most likely will always be, a Zelinker from the bottom of my heart.

However, this doesn't mean I belittle other shippings. In fact, I happen to be very supportive of other shippings. I personally don't mind other pairings, because the option for Zelda and Link being together is still very probable in many other games.

So, for my views on the other females in Twilight Princess?

I'd like to point out that I don't really like Ilia all that much either, but for different reasons. She's a cute character (though I'll blatantly say I hate her hair), and she seemed to fit the role she was given well. Some people see her as mean, but being able to bicker with with someone sometimes shows how close you are with them. You also have to consider that she did apologize, and she did make that horse-whistle solely for Link, after all.

Now, the reason why I don't like Ilia is more along the lines of her connection to Epona. I'm sure she was created with the intention of becoming a character all on her own, which she was, but let's be honest here-- if there's one girl you think of when you think Epona, it's Malon. It feels to me like they ran out of idea's and slapped on Ilia as a replacement for her.

It also seems to me that, though Ilia started out as Link's main love interest (obviously), Nintendo pretty much scrapped the idea as the story progressed. After the portion of the game in which you need to save all the kiddies, and retrieve Ilia's memory, she was pretty much in the back burner for Midna to take her place. For that reason, I see Ilia as a good friend more than anything (though the love possibility is still there).

Now, with Midna... she's a whole 'nother story. Midna is a wonderful character, and though she starts out as an annoying slave-driver XD she really grows on you. She is, if not the most, one of Nintendo's most dynamic Zelda characters ever created, in my opinion. I have no hard time imagining Link and Midna hooking up either (except for what happened at the very, very end when she broke all ties along with the mirror).

Midna is complicated, and she is absolutely amazing because of it. She is human, and it's easy to relate to her very human (err... Twili) feelings. She's also a very open character, so a lot of her emotions are very frank and to the point. Link also returned the care and tenderness. You could say it's a strong bond, but to me... it seemed like more than that.

As for Zelda hooking up with Link? That's most likely not going to happen, unless something happened after Twilight Princess that we did not see (and that is the glory of fanfiction).

I was upset for Zelda's lack of screen-time, and that her relation to Link was next to nothing, too, but I feel that she was still a wonderful character nonetheless. If anything, Nintendo didn't destroy her character in this game (as so many people like to claim)... I like to believe that they made Zelda the noble Princess, and Ruler of Hyrule, that she was meant to be. She's been getting more of a role during battle, if anything, and I think that's another step in defining the type of person Zelda is... both wise and strong. She just didn't have a leading role this time around.

So I'd like to just make a point and say that, in the end Nintendo left yet another open ending. Nothing was definite, albeit it was hinted at. You are the gamer, and you are Link. It's your choice who you want him to end up with (until the day comes when he really DOES end up with a character-- which I can't see just yet in any Zelda game soon to come). Any pairing is possible with a little bit of imagination, and passion on your part.

If you want Zelink? Go for it. :)

Spoiler=>Link leaves Ilia and follows the path of the hero. the game ends like that, I think he'll go back to Zelda or something. end of spoiler

Reply to Crazyfreak/Spoiler => But at the end of the game, wasn't Ilia waiting for him by his house? And then you see Link riding towards his village where she's waiting. You should bring your site back that you said you had and point stuff out like that. The members could help you! PwwweeeeaaaAAassee! Even though I am not a mod, I want to show ZeLink exsists! And he always goes back to zelda ;) Alright, I feel satisfied.

EDIT:Oh, I'm sorry Crazyfreak, I got my information confused, someone fixed it in another thread. I thought of this fun theory that could work.

spoiler/theory It's their traditional Link shows emotion towards everybody like other Zelda games. If Zelda had more screen time, she would have more romantice moments... But she couldnt' because she was captured. So then, he does probably go to Zelda to protect the world...

^ I posted that in another thread.

****SPOILERS****

Yep, Link is most definately riding away from Ordon at the end. I've seen screenshot comparisons to prove it. That's also why it shows his empty window and Ilia just standing there looking kinda sad. I'm so glad he didn't return to his simple country life...
So a Zelink pairing is quite possible in the aftermath of TP. Who knows where Link was off to? I say Hyrule Castle. :D

****END SPOILERS****

I can't get the color text to work...

Heh, heh... Ingie, that reminds me of what happened earlier this morning. It took me a while to beat Twilight Princess, because of school, but I did beat it once I got my own copy. ^^

<SPOILER> I woke up 7:50 AM, still thinking about the last shot in the game. It was bugging me the whole night before so I beat the game again. XD This is kinda how I interpreted it:

(If you're going uphill... it's toward Ordon... if you're going downhill, it's away from Ordon...) At first I was shocked, because it looked like for a moment that Link was riding uphill... I screamed, "YOU TRAITOR!!!!" Then in my panic, I began formulating what would happen after Twilight Princess, "Maybe he won't get the journey off of his mind while Ilia is hitting on him, and then he finally leaves because he's so restless. I mean I would have a little trouble accepting the fact of returning home after all that he saw." But then I reset the game saying to myself, "I have to know for sure..."

So I warp to that exact place... and then I start running in the direction toward Ordon. However... I had noticed that the chasm that he was riding toward had a rock sticking out on the side... but when you ride toward Ordon, it's not there. Excited, I plunge through the Ordon chasm, just to make sure... But as I get closer and closer, there is no sign of the rock. I start beaming. I then run (I was the wolf, because I was too anxious to change back) back away from Ordon and lo and behold... the chasm that you ride through when going away from Ordon has the rock sticking out. And for a moment, it seems that you're going uphill, but it quickly drops.

THEREFORE... Link was riding AWAY from Ordon... and now that I think about it...

The very last shot (there's a name for it, but I can't spell it... denemuoux?) usually depicts what the life of the main character is after the story. What bothered me the most was the shot of the goat wrangler guy shouting at Link's house, but didn't find Link peeking out of his window like usual. What was the point of that scene? Then it shows Ilia looking intently at the exit of Ordon. However, why was the goat wrangler there? I believe that the fact that Link didn't peek out of his window was to show the fact that the village of Ordon would be different without him. If Link was to return, then that shot would have been pointless... see what I'm saying?

I'm thinking Hyrule Castle, too. 8D (Though in reality, the ending is left open for any interpretation... but for ZeLinkers... Hyrule Castle it is...)<SPOILER>

Yes, HM has no life. XD;;;; It's winter break for me so hey! I can do things like this. X3 Downhill is always better than uphill anyways. >8D

Well, I just beat TP today, so here are my comments on the three girls. xD

YAY. SPOILERS. HIGHLIGHT AT YOUR OWN RISK. 8D


Ilia: She's cute. x3 Although, they seem to be more of childhood friends than anything else...She's like a combination of Saria + Malon. ^^;;; And, the only Link x Ilia scenes, really, are when she gets her memory back and other little things. I mean, it seems every girl that Link has known in childhood is a sister figure. O_o *pokes Aryll*

Midna: Wowww. Midna is so pretty at the end of the game. x3 They seem to have tiny, TINY little scenes...Such as when she touches Link's cheek, and in the end of the game....Well, I guess that TP is going to spawn a new generation of pairings - LinkxIlia and LinkxMidna. X_O

Zelda: ZOMYGOSH. <33 Zelda was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in TP. *_* <333
Yeah. I was pretty pissed off that all the slightly ZeLink scenes were SMOOSHED into the end of the game. xDD Although, the hand-holding scene was exactly how I imagined it...xD And, the horseback-riding would make a really nice fanart. <333 I don't know; it was rather disappointing that there was a lack of ZeLink in TP. XP



What we have to remember, though, is that Zelda is really the only constant girl in the series. xD Sure, Link seems to have evidence of liking other girls in other games, but they're all just for that ONE game. xD Link x Zelda is legendary. ^_^


Oh, I do agree with you though, HM....About Link riding away from Ordon. :D

You have a nice analysis going~!

*takes a deep breath* Okay my Zelink friends!!! I have finally beaten TP (last night!!!!) and I'm now ready to discuss it, after beating the ending twice. So, beware of. . . SPOILERZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!

Ilia: Hooboy. *takes another deep breath* Her character beyond irritated me. For one thing, that hairdo was totally messed. >_< Her characer is a combination of Saria and Malon rolled into one. The childhood friend, caretaker of Epona. Cutesy, but otherwise, not really a pivitol character. I honesty feel that the relationship between Ilia and Link is purely friendship, especially on Link's end. He treats her as he would any friend, plain and simple. He showed about the same amount of concern for her that he did the other village kids. Nothing more. Lol, HyruleMaster, I'm glad you did that research because I did the same thing. *sweat* I paniced at first with the whole Ilia standing there waiting and Link riding thing, but combined with the direction Link was going, plus the fact that he isn't at his window. . . it boils down to that he's left Ordon. He will always have a connection to it, but it isn't where he really belongs anymore. After what he's seen and done, we expect him to stay in a boring little village and have Ilia plauge him with romance? Don't think so!!! So my take: IliaxLink is a huge gigantic NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Friends yes. Lovers, no.

Midna: Woo. Their relationship is a complex one. At first, I was irritated by her, but as the story progressed, I came to adore her very much. She goes from treating Link as a sort of slave to a dear, dear companion. One that she risks her life for. As she's laying there at Zelda's feet, dying, she begs not for her own life, but for Zelda to help LINK. Pure selflessness. She comes to care a great deal for Link, and is willing to do anything she can to help protect him. Part of her softening to him comes from Link's own irrisistable nature, I'm sure. He's willing to aid her, even though there really isn't much in it for him the way it is for her. I feel that the Link/Midna relationship is a combo of the Navi/Tatl relationship. An annoying companion, forced on you for help, that eventually comes to be a dear friend. In MM, Link was forced to rely on Tatl at first to regain his own form, much like Link is forced to rely on Midna when in wolf form. But as things progress, it becomes much more than their own selfish desires, it becomes the fate of the world. Midna's feelings towards Link change much the same as Tatl's did. (though I wouldn't say that Tatl had obvious romantic interest in Link the way Midna does!) Midna obviously loves Link, but I feel his affection for her is once again, a friend variety. When he tries to get to her, I feel its because he knows what she is going to do, and is trying to stop her from sacrificing herself, like any good friend would do. And when he runs towards her, its because he though she was dead- he thought he had lost his friend. It was a natural reaction, I didn't see anything romantic about it. All in all, the MidnaxLink romance is onesided, and doomed to go anywhere, since Midna breaks the Mirror of Twilight. *sniffle* I actualy don't mind a onesided MidnaxLink.

Zelda: Contrary to Zelda's little screentime, I felt that there are a few good chunks of Zelinkness in TP. (Keep in mind while reading, I support the reincarnation in that Zelda and Link's spirits are reborn everytime Ganny causes mischief) First off, their first meeting. I think its pretty clear that Link reacted strongly to Zelda from the first moment he laid eyes on her, and by the way she looks at him, its also clear she feels something too. Its a natural thing, considering they're tied by destiny and all that. Fastforward to the next time we meet with Zelda, which I believe is a crucial point. Though its not exactly made perfectly clear what she does, its as if Zelda's spirit goes inside of Midna, because as she says later in the ending"for a time, however briefly, our hearts were as one." Maybe its just me, but from the way it seems, Zelda's spirit was not in her body until you see the glowy gold light leave Midna and return to the Princess's body after Ganondorf has used it to fight. So, in a way, Zelda WAS with Link, her spirit residing safely in Midna's heart. It makes sense, because I couldn't believe that Ganondorf could possess Zelda's body, but once I took into account the fact that her spirit was inside Midna, it made a lot more sense. Of course Ganondorf could possess her body, she wasn't in it at the time! So don't fear my friends, Link was not pounding the Princess into a pulp! Anyway, Zelda, being with Midna, was able to interact with Link, and get to know him much better. Then, there's the fact that Link was ready to rush to Zelda's rescue the moment he enters the throne room, regardless of the danger. Its only when Midna stops him that he sees Ganny, and that stops him. After we drive Ganny's spirit out of Zelda's body, her spirit leaves Midna and returns to it, and she awakens. Happiness!! The moments between her and Link at the end are ever so sweet! He stands in front of her to protect her from Ganondorf, the holding of the hands, the fighting together on Epona. . . You cannot say there isn't Zelink moments! I found plenty to squeal over!!!

No one said that Twilight Princess was absolutely void of Zelda x Link moments, but it's few next to the other pairings.

I feel that anything is possible in the game, and it was specifically made this way by Nintendo because, quite frankly, the Zelda games are all about vague-ness. Due to this vague-ness, though, everyone's perspective differs. So while we might see Ilia as friend-only material, others might not.

Despite this, however, I think everyone is inclined to their own opinion on things (especially romance). This is why I'm personally all for Midna x Link, and Zelda x Link, no matter what others say. XD

Well, that's certainly true! :D Its one of the things I actually like most about the game. With such vaugeness, you're able to see things the way you want to see. Which is why I see tons of Zelinkness. ^_^ I'm affectionately fond of onesided MidnaxLink. The bittersweetness of it all is the best part. *heaves sad sigh* Though, because of the vaugeness, I could also argue that Midna's romantic feelings for Link could be what Zelda was feeling, since 'For a time, their hearts were as one. . .' Lol. I love it. I both love and hate the vaugeness.

Well, when all hell breaks loose, I'll just jump on the Midna x Zelda bandwagon. 8B

... Just kidding, of course. XD

:lol: :giggle:

I bet you anything there are such shippers now. After all, Midna and Zelda did treat each other with familiarity, so you know there are fans (most likely of the male variety) that are going to go" ZOMG!!! 2 HAWT GIRLZ!!! THEY ARE TEH CANON!!!" ;)

There is hope. This is what I've heard:

Nintendo already stated that Link was close friends with Ilia and Midna, and that there's no romantic connection between them. But, they said something for ZeLink. Bill Trien of Nintendo said' Just because it doesn't happen on screen, doesn't mean it never happens.

Well, I hope that may clean everything up for you all. But you know Link can't be with Ilia or Midna. Midna is a Twili and if you look closely enough, Ilia has normal ears, not Hyrulian ones. So Zelda is the only right one he can be with.

And I don't know why they talked about a possible romance in the interviews but there was none. Maybe they ran out of time and didn't want to delay it again, so they just decided to drop hints in some places. Its still unforgiveable. Lets hope we see something between them in the TP sequel.

Haven't you ever heard of cross-breeding. That means that if they look like the same species, there can be love. I mean, really.

Still, Link and Zelda belong.

The fact that Link and Zelda are of the same race isn't proof though. Yes, we all agree they belong to each other. But I believe the point that was being made is even though Link and Zelda are Hylians, Ilia is a regular human (I'm guessing?) and Midna's a Twili, we don't know how cross breeding works in their world. They are all human- it's not like Ilia and Midna are like Ruto who's more fish than anything, or a Goron, basically living rocks. In things like LotR we see Elves and humans being able to, er, breed without any problem since they are very similar even though they are different races. It could be the same deal here. Or Midna's blue/black skin might just be a vairient like brown or black skin for humans, and the pointed ears a genetic trait. Make sense?

Er, sorry for the rant. *flees* :ph43r:

Link/Ruto would be more of an inter-species breeding. Ruto is a sapient being. So it's not like she's an actual fish or anything. Same with the Gorons. They are sapient.

Besides Ilia is human.

I remember reading somewhere that by Twilight Princess's time, the Hylian race had almost completely vanished. So I believe Hylians and Humans could breed without trouble, since the only real difference between Hylians and Humans were their ears.