What is zelink?

Zelink is a fan-created portmanteau that refers to the romantic relationship between the characters Link and Princess Zelda from the popular video game series, The Legend of Zelda. The relationship between Link and Zelda has been a recurring theme throughout the series, though it is rarely explicitly romantic. Fans have interpreted and elaborated on the relationship to create their own ideas of what Zelink could entail. The term has been used to describe fanfiction, fanart, and other fan creations that depict the two characters in a romantic relationship.