Ask Zelda, If Link can do it, why can't I?

[Alantie]

Zelda, what do you prefer to be: a pirate, a ninja gender unknown, a Princess, or a commoner? Which did you feel most comfortable as?

[Princess Zelda]

Oh my...that is a tough one...

I think I feel most comfortable...as the head upon someone's shoulder. But that special someone's name isn't going to to be revealed in THIS conversation.

And NO! DH! I am still a virgin. No-one has...wait...umm...which one of me are we referring to?

The legal system in Hyrule means I rule EVERYTHING. I decide who lives and who dies. Of course, I try to be fair, and I make every attempt to make decisions as democratic as possible. But, in all essences, Hyrule has a monarchical governing system.

[AmayaSaria]

So Zelda...I just asked Link this, but now I wanna know your point of view! What did you first think when you saw Link in wolf form? (In TP, I mean^^) Anything ring a bell to you? Any feelings whatsoever? =D

And uh. Another question!...How come you are so cool?

[Princess Zelda]

When I first saw Link in wolf form, I was startled. You don't see wolves every day, after all, and besides, he'd been growling at me from behind. It was a little scary, I'll admit.

On the other hand, when I saw Midna on his back, I knew it would be alright. Especially since his startling blue eyes (I love his eyes, but don't tell him that, or else he'll be scoffing at me for a week!) softened up and became tame again, just curious. It was a strange sight, too, to see a wolf look so controlled and everything. I knew then (the patterns on his fur also gave this away) that he was no ordinary wolf. And since Midna was with him, I knew what she intended.

Of course, she acted really independent about him, but I suppose I knew how much she needed his help, so no matter how much his presence comforted me, I was ready to tell him everything he needed to know, then help them both escape. It saddened me, and, combined with the state of my kingdom, I was understandably upset. But I suppose I knew, as soon as I saw him, that he would help both Midna and I. You could see it in his eyes.

Oh no! Link got my laptop!

NO LINK! NOT EVERYTHING RELATES TO YOUR EYES!

Anyway, back to your questions. As I was saying, I trusted him immediately, and I suppose I trusted Midna too, no matter how she treated Link. He seemed strong-willed enough to withstand it.

A good question is whether he's strong enough to withstand me...hmm...maybe I'll be another boss in the next Zelda game simply if I can kick Link's butt.

Oh, and as to why I'm so cool? I'm Zelda! What's not to love about being a Princess, Ninja, Pirate and Damsel in distress that gets saved by a smoking hot, smexy hunk?

[Alantie]

Hey Princess! I've got some questions for you!

First off, how do you feel towards Midna, your Twilight counterpart, and perhaps rival for Link's feelings?

Two: Thoughts about the final battle. Were you excited to take more involvement in the fight against Ganon?

Three: What was it like having ol'Ganny possess your body?!

[Angel Zelda]

Greetings, Princess Zelda!

Now, I'm going to assume that you've read a lot of books in your lifetime, since you're the Princess of Hyrule and you live in Hyrule Castle. What is a companion piece? I've heard that it's a story that is similar to another story, but I've also heard that it's a flip side of a story (in other words, it's a story told from someone else's point of view). Can you tell me what a companion piece is?

[Wisdom_Triforce]

Ah, Princess Zelda! I'm honored to have an audiance with you!!
Do you and Link have a "song"?

[Princess Zelda]

Oh, my...so many questions. I must apologise-it's as Link said. I've been trying to make sure Ganon won't return (though I seem to be failing miserably, otherwise we wouldn't be having legend of Zelda games, would we...? )

Firstly, for Alantie's questions.

1. I had met Midna before meeting Link. In spite of her detached behaviour, I could sense in her the same desperation to save her kingdom as the one I felt. I'm aware that in letting her get close to Link, I was risking competition, but that wasn't really my worst concern. I was imprisoned, and she was free to come and go as she pleased, guiding Link through his adventure. I suppose if I hadn't felt any sympathy and likemindedness with her, I wouldn't have given her my life. That we were as one, I suppose, made me closer to Link and it made her soften up on him. It was a beneficial arrangement.

I do like Midna, no matter how she might be my 'rival'. I don't see it that way. I think we all developped strong friendship and respect over the course of that chapter in history. She is no rival: she is a friend.

2. I think helping Link fight Ganon was as exciting as the fight at the end of Wind Waker. Ultimately, though, it was Link who risked the most, defending me bodily and all that. I don't think I did much, but I spared Link having to shift gears all the time, so... I'm glad. I can't say having to fight Ganon was the most pleasant thing to do, though. It never is. He always finds a way to threaten me.

Did I mention I don't like Ganon?

3. As for Ganon possessing me... well, I was still within Midna at the time, so in a way, I wasn't in my own body to feel it. My body was soulless: alive but not really. It was only after Ganon vacated it that I could return to my own body.

I'll say, though, that knowing he used my body in my absence (how strange to say that!) is a little, well, icky. I've gotten used to it again, but being out of my body for months makes things awkward anyway.

I'm only sad that he used my body and spiritual strength to hurt Midna and seek to injure or kill Link. They haven't borne me any grudge, but I still apologized. Hopefully, it's the last time I'll ever have to vacate my body for long periods of time. It's just too much of a hassle.

Now...

What is a companion piece?

This might sound rather complicated; I wrote it for the Hylian Reviewer a month or two ago, when a question about companion pieces appeared...here goes...

"A companion piece can only be defined if we all agree on the following defining terms:

A story is a series of unchangeable events in a chronological order that start from point A and travels through point B, C, D, up to final point Z.

A tale is the story told through someone's, anyone's, point of view. As such, the story can be told in multiple ways, depending on whether it is first person, third person, and can alter the chronological order of things. So you could have the story be told from Z to A, or have H come in before E, and so on.

Note that it is impossible for a story to exist for posterity without being a tale. The moment you speak, write or record it, it has become biased by a point of view, which is what defines a tale in the first place.

So, a companion piece is a tale, as seen from a different person's point of view. Let me explain.

Often, the first person view blocks out many aspects to the story, and the ensuing tale may have blind spots which can cause confusion. A companion piece is therefore the same story, in the form of a different tale (through someone else's point of view). There is rarely a companion piece to a 3rd person narrative, because 3rd person narratives are mostly omniscient and do not need to be completed.

You can occasionally find companion pieces that merely situate the tale, in the form of maps, a history lesson, or some such piece that is detached from the original tale but still related to the story's setting. These are rare, though."

Co-written by Corinthia G. Maureleen

And lastly-

-do Link and I have a song?

Hmm...Link is the musical one. He would know a lot better!

[Wisdom_Triforce]

I asked Link the same question:
Supposedly, if and I say IF, there really was a era of peace where Ganny-fart (lol) doesn't try to take the triforce, the world ect. (So cliche.) would you marry him? Would you mind having children and what would you teach them (should you have a boy or girl)? And what do you think they'd be like?

[Angel Zelda]

Hello, Princess Zelda!

Have you ever heard of the thirty-minute-long anime movie called "Voices of a Distant Star"? If you want to watch it, you can find it here. It's a real tearjerker. Since the movie ends at a cliffhanger, how do you think it ended (assuming that you've watched it)?

[Cuccopower]

I asked the same question to Link...

What do you think Link thinks about you?

[Princess Zelda]

Where's Link when you need a shoulder to cry on? It's so sad, Angel, it's such a sad movie...

I honestly hope that they would have found each other again, and so on, so forth, but reality probably dictates that they won't ever find each other again...

Such a sad occurrence...

Well, Link and I don't have any major plans yet to do ANYTHING other than participate with Nintendo in Legend of Zelda games. Besides, Nintendo doesn't want me to rest, they keep on making me fill out paperwork...

What does Link think of me? Hmm...he wants-

Don't paint you in that light? How can I not? What!

Sorry, something to do-

-LINK COME BACK HERE RIGHT NOW!

[LZ Angel]

Zelda dear, please try not to kill him.....

Anyways, a question. You may have already answered this, but what do you do in your spare time? Read books, try to stop Ganon and spend time with Link?

[Princess Zelda]

And scary...

[Link]

Hey, Zelda, hey, Zelda, guess who's on the forums!

That's right, our dearest friend Ganon!

Come poke him with me! Indulge my childish games! You know you want to!