Miphlink

Miphlink is the het ship between Link and Mipha from The Legend of Zelda fandom.

Canon
Prior to the events of the great calamity, Link and Mipha were very close childhood friends. The two would often go swimming together, play together and would pretend to sword fight together. However, once they both became older, Link became Hyrule's champion and Mipha became the Zora’s champion and the two rarely saw each other because Link spent most of his time with Zelda due to being her appointed knight. The two then saw each other for the first time in years, however Mipha noticed that Link was far different, he was more grown up, more quiet and more focused. Mipha tried to ask Link to spend time with her, however Link hardy ever had anytime due to his duties and Mipha did not have much time due to her duties, however they finally got to spend time with each other, the two sat alone on the Divine Beast Vah Ruta and started talking. Mipha starts talking to Link about the great calamity and her fears, she then tells Link that she would always protect him no matter what wound he obtains.

Before her death to Waterblight Ganon, Mipha made the Zora Armor for Link, traditionally made by Zora Princesses for their future husbands. Unfortunately, she died before she could give him the armor and Link almost died at the hands of Ganon as well. 100 years later, Link is revived from his wounds and he wakes up in the Shrine of Resurrection. Link eventually finds Zora Domain and her little brother Sidon whom is all grown up. Sidon brings him to Zora's Domain and the two start taking about his sister. Link then suddenly has a flashback after looking at the statue of Mipha and remembers who she is. The king of the domain eventually reveals that Mipha gave him a set of armor before her death and Sidon suggested it was meant for Link. Link tries on the armor and it fits him perfectly, revealing that she made the armor for him aggravates Muzu, Mipha's teacher from 100 years ago. Sidon also confirms later on into the story that Mipha indeed did love Link undeniably and did make the armor with him in mind.

After a while Link then goes on to try and free Mipha from Ganon. Link goes inside Divine Beast Vah Ruta and is greeted by her. She guides him throughout the maze and gives him advice while fighting Waterblight Ganon, which is the being that stuck her down. After Link defeats Waterblight Ganon, Mipha appears in a spirit-like state and speaks to Link, thanking him for freeing her and allowing her soul to finally rest in peace. She then gives him her ability, Mipha's Grace, promising to always be with him and to heal and protect him even in death. Later in the final fight with Calamity Ganon, she can be shown launching a beam from her divine beast in order to aid Link with the battle.

Throughout Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, the prequel to Breath of the Wild, the ship seems to show signs of development and is elaborated on. Such signs can be found within Mipha’s dialog as well as the in-game cutscenes. In the beginning of the game Link is shown with Mipha as the two recommence for a short bit before then rushing to find Mipha’s younger brother, Sidon, upon learning that he is missing and that Zora’s Domain is under attack. As well as these interactions, Mipha’s dialog within missions and quests seem to show this, like when Link and company have to then later enter Divine Beast Vah Ruta to rescue Mipha, whom is fighting a life or death battle against Waterblight Ganon. “Oh Link, I knew you would come!” she says as the Hylian hero comes to her side. This further implies and solidifies that Mipha has total faith in Link and that Link has total faith in Mipha. Another detail that is present in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is that when Mipha is defeated in battle she sometimes will mumble, “But I promised to protect him...” and is likely referring to Link, implying that he is always in her thoughts. Both Mipha and Link can also be seen communicating through nods and head gestures further implying their deep bond and trust in one another. When you get the Zora Armor, part of the description says, "It's probably fine to be wearing this. Probably." and part of the Japanese description says "Is it really okay to be wearing this?" This might imply Link did not return Mipha's feelings. But Link is still young, and although he may be unsure of marriage, he is also honored that Mipha made such a gift for him.

Fanon
The shipping between these two is a very common ship in the Zelda community, it’s considered to be a rival ship to Zelink and has often been a debate on who Link loved more, however it generally is expected that Link loved both Mipha and Zelda and there was a love triangle between the 3 of them.

Before the Breath of the Wild DLC pack, Mipha's memory was showcased and revealed baby Sidon. Fans had included Mipha's little brother in their Miphlink fanart, as they have Mipha introduce Link to her sibling or have the two spend some time together while they keep an eye on the young Zora Prince.

Miphlink has also been rivaled with the two other known Royal Zora ships involving Link, Sidlink and Rulink. Some believe that Mipha's feelings for Link mirror or are based on the ones that Ruto had for her Link in Ocarina of Time, since both Mipha and Ruto are Zora princesses who developed feelings for the young hero.

Fandom
FANFICTION
 * Miphlink on Wattpad
 * Miphlink on Wattpad

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Trivia

 * Some people note that the two would not be able to have a family together because Mipha is a Zora and Link is a Hylian/Human, however, in past Zelda games, their have been Zora and Hylian hybrids, so it’s possible for the two to have a family together.
 * Despite being the same age and in the same peer group, Mipha looks far older when because Zoras age a lot faster than Hylians.