This fic was formerly titled The Switch, then The Other Side. I didn't like the title much, so I changed it. Then, I disliked the new title worse! Other than that, this story has not changed.
Alllllllllllllllllll right! Since this is FANFICTION.net, I don't really think it's necessary to tell you that I don't own Zelda, but, since disclaimers are so popular around here, I'll do it anyway.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Legend of Zelda series or anything that relates to it, other than this fanfic and the copies of the games and player's guides I have purchased.
Note that this disclaimer goes for the whole fic, since you have to go through this page to get to all the other chapters. There won't be another one.
If anyone's wondering, I prefer Malink fics. I don't know why... And that doesn't necessarily mean that this will turn out to be either. Unless there is a significant interest in having me turn this into a romance fic. Sorry, but if it does, it will be a Malink, regardless of who Link chooses, because by the time he does, Zelda will essentially have become Malon. But Link might not show up at all in this fic...
Also, Malon and Zelda may or may not be returned to their rightful places in the end. I think I'll let the reviewers decide...
It might be helpful to note that, although this fic, like most others, takes place in OoT Hyrule, there are a few major differences. This story starts two nights before Link wakes up in the Sacred Realm. Also, Ingo does not exist in this fic, so he never takes over Lon Lon Ranch. Malon/Zelda, just gives Link Epona. Another point is that, while Ganondorf does take over Hyrule, he imprisons the Royal Family in the castle, rather than run them out. Zelda/Malon uses the Shiek disguise and the Shiekah magic that goes with it to leave the castle and speak with Link. And Link, well, I'll provide a way for him to enter the castle later. Ganon's Tower is conveniently located to the west of Castle Town, past a gate in the back alley. The Royal Family does have decisions to make regarding a secret rebellion against Ganondorf. Just trying to make this fic possible...
The Switch
Chapter 1
Day Negative One: Night (The Night Before)
It was a quiet night on Lon Lon Ranch. Malon was sitting in her room, staring out the window. Over the edge of the wall surrounding the ranch, she could just barely make out Hyrule Castle. 'I wonder what it would be like to live there,' she thought. 'It must be nice, to be waited on hand and foot, never having a care in the world.' In the sky above, Malon could have sworn that she saw shooting stars create the pattern of the Triforce in the sky.
Meanwhile...
Hyrule Castle was experiencing an equally uneventful night. Princess Zelda was sitting on her balcony, looking out over Hyrule. One place in particular caught her eye: Lon Lon Ranch. Zelda couldn't help but wonder what it must be like to live in such a place, without having to worry about keeping peace in the whole country, outside of the stuffiness that seemed to fill the whole castle, and away from all the worries that accompanied being the seventh of Hyrule's guardian sages. Up in the sky, Zelda thought she saw a pattern of stars similar to the one Malon was looking at at the very same moment.
In the heavens...
The goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore, were looking down upon Hyrule at that very moment. Nayru, in her wisdom, saw that granting the girls' wish would ultimately benefit Hyrule. Din had enough power to put the plan into action, and Farore had the courage to give it a try. That night, when both Malon and Zelda were fast asleep, the goddesses bestowed a precious gift upon them: The opportunity to see what life is like on the other side of things.
Review if you wish, no flames. Note that reviews won't help the next chapter be posted sooner, I think that I'm going to leave the space of one day in between chapters. I can't handle more than that. Just think of this as a way of making up for the short chapters.
Alllllllllllllllllll right! Since this is FANFICTION.net, I don't really think it's necessary to tell you that I don't own Zelda, but, since disclaimers are so popular around here, I'll do it anyway.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Legend of Zelda series or anything that relates to it, other than this fanfic and the copies of the games and player's guides I have purchased.
Note that this disclaimer goes for the whole fic, since you have to go through this page to get to all the other chapters. There won't be another one.
If anyone's wondering, I prefer Malink fics. I don't know why... And that doesn't necessarily mean that this will turn out to be either. Unless there is a significant interest in having me turn this into a romance fic. Sorry, but if it does, it will be a Malink, regardless of who Link chooses, because by the time he does, Zelda will essentially have become Malon. But Link might not show up at all in this fic...
Also, Malon and Zelda may or may not be returned to their rightful places in the end. I think I'll let the reviewers decide...
It might be helpful to note that, although this fic, like most others, takes place in OoT Hyrule, there are a few major differences. This story starts two nights before Link wakes up in the Sacred Realm. Also, Ingo does not exist in this fic, so he never takes over Lon Lon Ranch. Malon/Zelda, just gives Link Epona. Another point is that, while Ganondorf does take over Hyrule, he imprisons the Royal Family in the castle, rather than run them out. Zelda/Malon uses the Shiek disguise and the Shiekah magic that goes with it to leave the castle and speak with Link. And Link, well, I'll provide a way for him to enter the castle later. Ganon's Tower is conveniently located to the west of Castle Town, past a gate in the back alley. The Royal Family does have decisions to make regarding a secret rebellion against Ganondorf. Just trying to make this fic possible...
The Switch
Chapter 1
Day Negative One: Night (The Night Before)
It was a quiet night on Lon Lon Ranch. Malon was sitting in her room, staring out the window. Over the edge of the wall surrounding the ranch, she could just barely make out Hyrule Castle. 'I wonder what it would be like to live there,' she thought. 'It must be nice, to be waited on hand and foot, never having a care in the world.' In the sky above, Malon could have sworn that she saw shooting stars create the pattern of the Triforce in the sky.
Meanwhile...
Hyrule Castle was experiencing an equally uneventful night. Princess Zelda was sitting on her balcony, looking out over Hyrule. One place in particular caught her eye: Lon Lon Ranch. Zelda couldn't help but wonder what it must be like to live in such a place, without having to worry about keeping peace in the whole country, outside of the stuffiness that seemed to fill the whole castle, and away from all the worries that accompanied being the seventh of Hyrule's guardian sages. Up in the sky, Zelda thought she saw a pattern of stars similar to the one Malon was looking at at the very same moment.
In the heavens...
The goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore, were looking down upon Hyrule at that very moment. Nayru, in her wisdom, saw that granting the girls' wish would ultimately benefit Hyrule. Din had enough power to put the plan into action, and Farore had the courage to give it a try. That night, when both Malon and Zelda were fast asleep, the goddesses bestowed a precious gift upon them: The opportunity to see what life is like on the other side of things.
Review if you wish, no flames. Note that reviews won't help the next chapter be posted sooner, I think that I'm going to leave the space of one day in between chapters. I can't handle more than that. Just think of this as a way of making up for the short chapters.