In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Link transformed into a fluffy pink rabbit upon entering the [[Dark World]], the former [[Sacred Realm]] turned dark due to [[Ganon|Ganon's]] evil. This odd transformation happened until [[Link]] had obtained the [[Moon Pearl]]. He also experienced this transformation in other parts of his ALttP adventures, most often whenever he came into contact with rotating, golden, star-shaped objects.
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[[File:Bunny Link.png|left]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', [[Link]] transforms into {{name|Bunny Link}}, a fluffy pink rabbit, upon entering the [[Dark World]]. This is because the Dark World changes people to reflect their true nature.<ref>{{Cite|[E]veryone who wanders into this land is changed to a shape that reflects his true nature.|Man in Dark World|ALTTP}}</ref> Although it is never mentioned, Link may have become a bunny because he has the timid compassion and kindness of a rabbit. In this form, Link is completely defenseless and cannot use any of his weapons. He can retain his original form after obtaining the [[Moon Pearl]] from the [[Tower of Hera]].<ref>{{Cite|The Moon Pearl will protect its bearer from the magical air of the Golden Land, so you can keep your human shape there.|[[Great Fairy]]|ALTTP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|An orb known as the Moon Pearl rests in this tower. He who holds the Moon Pearl is protected, and his form will not change in the Dark World.|[[Sahasrahla]]|ALTTP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|But if you have a ball called the Moon Pearl, you can keep your original shape here.|Man in Dark World|ALTTP}}</ref>
Legends say that when entering the [[Sacred Realm]], you take the shape of what your heart reflects. Link becomes a bunny because he has the timid compassion and kindness of a rabbit.
[[File:Flash.jpg|left|The mysterious flash of light which transforms Link into Bunny Link.]]
In other parts of his adventure, he can be transformed into a rabbit by coming in contact with rotating, golden, star-shaped objects. However, this change wears off after a few seconds or after being hit by an enemy.
[[File:Flash.jpg|left|The mysterious flash of light which transforms Link into Bunny Link.]]
==Theory==
This "Bunny Link" transformation was the beginning of a long history of Zelda game transformations, which include: [[Link|Adult Link]], [[Deku Link]], [[Zora Link]], [[Goron Link]], [[Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]], [[Wolf Link]], [[Minish Link]], etc...
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Some people believe that this transformation has some correlation to [[Wolf Link]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. They believe that Link is transformed into a wolf because a wolf accurately reflects Link's heart. More accurately, the chosen hero who has been selected by the [[Golden Goddesses|Gods]] will transform into a divine beast upon entering the [[Twilight Realm]]. This legend was told to Link by [[Midna]], who knew upon first seeing him that he must be the divine beast chosen to save her world. <ref>{{Cite|In our world, we've long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast. [...] I only cared about returning our world to normal...|[[Midna]]|TP}}</ref>
Some people believe that this transformation has some correlation to the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' wolf transformation, [[Wolf Link]]. They believe that Link is transformed into a wolf because a wolf accurately reflects Links heart. More accurately, the chosen hero who has been selected by the Gods will transform into a divine beast upon entering the [[Twilight Realm]]. This legend was told to Link by [[Midna]], who knew upon first seeing him that he must be the divine beast chosen to save her world.
In A Link to the Past, Link transforms into {{{2}}}, a fluffy pink rabbit, upon entering the Dark World. This is because the Dark World changes people to reflect their true nature.[1] Although it is never mentioned, Link may have become a bunny because he has the timid compassion and kindness of a rabbit. In this form, Link is completely defenseless and cannot use any of his weapons. He can retain his original form after obtaining the Moon Pearl from the Tower of Hera.[2][3][4]
File:Flash.jpgThe mysterious flash of light which transforms Link into Bunny Link.
In other parts of his adventure, he can be transformed into a rabbit by coming in contact with rotating, golden, star-shaped objects. However, this change wears off after a few seconds or after being hit by an enemy.
Some people believe that this transformation has some correlation to Wolf Link from Twilight Princess. They believe that Link is transformed into a wolf because a wolf accurately reflects Link's heart. More accurately, the chosen hero who has been selected by the Gods will transform into a divine beast upon entering the Twilight Realm. This legend was told to Link by Midna, who knew upon first seeing him that he must be the divine beast chosen to save her world. [5]
↑"The Moon Pearl will protect its bearer from the magical air of the Golden Land, so you can keep your human shape there." — [[Great Fairy]] (A Link to the Past)
↑"An orb known as the Moon Pearl rests in this tower. He who holds the Moon Pearl is protected, and his form will not change in the Dark World." — [[Sahasrahla]] (A Link to the Past)
↑"In our world, we've long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast. [...] I only cared about returning our world to normal..." — [[Midna]] (Twilight Princess)
