The Contents of a Pictograph Box
Author's Note: I'm not much of a writer; I prefer to draw. This preference leads me to think in pictures, or in short snippets of "video". So, I thought an interesting idea for a fan fic would be to think of a picture (or, in the Zelda world, a pictograph), and go from there.
That, and I lack the attention span/dedication to write a multi-chaptered fic.
"The Contents of a Pictograph Box" will be a compilation of somewhat unrelated vignettes and one-shots, dealing with the OoT/MM universe and its characters.
A few overarching principles: (mainly so I don't have to repeat them every time, and so things make sense for you, the reader)
*Sheik=Zelda. Or, more accurately, Zelda's mind trapped in a male body. No cross-dressing involved. As such, I will use male pronouns. If "Shink" pairings pop up, keep this in mind.
*I tend to be a major Zelink shipper. However, Malink stories may, and probably will, make an appearance.
*I try my best to keep my characters "in character". For example, Link will never appear as a major jerk (although, like any nice guy, he will have his off days), and I refuse to characterize Zelda as a ditzy girly-girl (see the Gossip Stone outside Hyrule Castle for reference). However, I do often take liberties with facets of characters' personalities that the games do not address.
*Time traveling, the seven-year reset, and memories of the past:
I am of the opinion that sent-back-in-time Zelda (of the Twilight Princess timeline) is aware, in some form, of the alternate past-perhaps as a sort of punishment to herself? She strikes me as a character particularly prone to guilt. Anyway, I would imagine that her recollection of the events of OoT would be like a particularly vivid dream, or a feeling of déjà vu, but nothing as concrete as a memory.
That being said, I belong to the school of thought that argues that after Link is set back, two Zeldas exist. Adult Zelda (of the Wind Waker timeline) continues to exist, and, as expected, has full recollection of the events of OoT. As such, personality may differ slightly between the two Zeldas.
In regards to Link, I think he is fully aware of the events of OoT upon returning to his childhood. This would explain why he returned to see Zelda at the end of OoT (presumably, to warn her), and why he seems more mature/competent in MM (a bit more experience under his belt).
In short, the only person who has actual memories of the events that transpired is Link. Zelda has a vague recollection, and everyone else, sages included, has no clue.
*Point in the timeline will be introduced before each story. For stories that occur after games, "Post-OoT" will refer to the adult timeline; "Post-MM" will refer to the child timeline. The period of time in the child timeline before MM but after OoT will be called "Pre-MM, Post-OoT".
Longest. Author's Note. Ever.
So, without further ado, I invite you to look into the pictograph box. Hopefully you'll find the contents to your liking.
As always, reviews, critiques, and suggestions are welcome.
