In {{OoT}}, Malon is a young girl who loves to sing outside [[Hyrule Castle]]'s walls at night. She, along with [[Ingo]], takes care of most of the duties at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] due to her father's laziness. [[Link]] first meets Malon, who calls him "Fairy Boy," in the [[Market]] where she was looking for her father.<ref>{{Cite|The girl from the ranch asked us to find her father...I wonder where he is?|Navi|OoT}}</ref> After Link finds [[Talon]] asleep and wakes him up using the [[Cucco]] that hatched from the [[Weird Egg]] Malon gave him,<ref>{{Cite|Oh yeah, if you'll look for him, I'll give this to you. I've been incubating this egg very carefully... Tee hee!|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Malon returns to Lon Lon Ranch with her father. When Link goes visit her at the ranch, she introduces him to a young horse named [[Epona]],<ref>{{Cite|Oh yeah, I have to introduce you to my friend, fairy boy! She's this horse. Her name is Epona. Isn't she cute?|Malon|OoT}}</ref> and teaches the young hero "[[Epona's Song]]," a song Malon's mother had composed.<ref name= "Mother">{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
In {{OoT}}, Malon is a young girl who loves to sing outside [[Hyrule Castle]]'s walls at night. She, along with [[Ingo]], takes care of most of the duties at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] due to her father's laziness. [[Link]] first meets Malon, who calls him "Fairy Boy", in the [[Market]] where she is looking for her father, Talon.<ref>{{Cite|The girl from the ranch asked us to find her father...I wonder where he is?|Navi|OoT}}</ref> Link finds Talon asleep outside Hyrule Castle and wakes him up using the [[Cucco]] that hatched from the [[Weird Egg]] Malon gave him.<ref>{{Cite|Oh yeah, if you'll look for him, I'll give this to you. I've been incubating this egg very carefully... Tee hee!|Malon|OoT}}</ref> After this, Talon returns to the Ranch and reunites with Malon.<ref>{{Cite|What?! Malon was looking for me? I'm gonna catch it from her now! I messed up bad, leaving Malon behind to wait for me! She's really gonna let me have it!|Talon|OoT}}</ref> When Link visits Malon at the Ranch, she introduces him to a young [[Horse]] named [[Epona]],<ref>{{Cite|Oh yeah, I have to introduce you to my friend, fairy boy! She's this horse. Her name is Epona. Isn't she cute?|Malon|OoT}}</ref> and teaches the young hero "[[Epona's Song]]", a song her mother composed.<ref name= "Mother">{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
Seven years later, when Link returns to the ranch, he discovers that Ingo has exiled Talon and taken over the ranch. Malon has been working for Ingo out of fear of the Ranch's [[Horse]]s facing abuse from him if she disobeys his orders.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...a visitor! It's been a long time since we've had a visitor here... Where did you come from? Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere. Mr. Ingo is just using the ranch to gain Ganondorf's favor... Everyone seems to be turning evil... But Dad... He was kicked out of the ranch by Mr. Ingo... If I disobey Mr. Ingo, he will treat the horses so badly... So... There's nothing I can do...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Moreover, since Ingo was planning to give Epona as a present to [[Ganondorf]], Malon was the only one who could tame her.<ref>{{Cite|Epona really liked that song... Only I could tame that horse... Even Mr. Ingo had a hard time... Hee hee hee!|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Malon tells Link that she had recognized him but was not sure until he told her his name.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ........ Really? Link! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about Mr. Ingo... He was afraid that the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, nice person! Now my dad is coming back...I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, Link!|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
When Link returns to Lon Lon Ranch seven years later, he discovers that Ingo exiled Talon and taken over the Ranch. Malon has been working for Ingo out of fear of the Ranch's Horses facing abuse from him if she disobeys his orders.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...a visitor! It's been a long time since we've had a visitor here... Where did you come from? Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere. Mr. Ingo is just using the ranch to gain Ganondorf's favor... Everyone seems to be turning evil... But Dad... He was kicked out of the ranch by Mr. Ingo... If I disobey Mr. Ingo, he will treat the horses so badly... So... There's nothing I can do...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Moreover, since Ingo was struggling to tame Epona, he was planning to give her as a present to [[Ganondorf]], though Malon was the only one who could tame her.<ref>{{Cite|Epona really liked that song... Only I could tame that horse... Even Mr. Ingo had a hard time... Hee hee hee!|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Malon tells Link that she recognized him but was not sure who he was until he told her his name.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ........ Really? Link! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about Mr. Ingo... He was afraid that the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, nice person! Now my dad is coming back...I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, Link!|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
As a minigame, Malon lets him race around the ranch to compete against her best time.<ref>{{Cite|How about trying your skill with Epona on an obstacle course? I'll time you for two laps. It's pretty challenging. If you miss jumping a fence in the proper order, you'll fail. How about it? Do you want to try?|Malon|OoT}}</ref> When he is able to beat her time, she rewards him by sending a [[Cow]] to his [[Link's House|house]] in [[Kokiri Forest]], which may be used as a free source of [[Milk]]. Should Link best his own time afterwards, Malon will simply compliment his and Epona's teamwork.<ref>{{Cite|You and Epona make a great team!|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
As a minigame, Malon lets him race around Lon Lon Ranch to compete against her best time.<ref>{{Cite|How about trying your skill with Epona on an obstacle course? I'll time you for two laps. It's pretty challenging. If you miss jumping a fence in the proper order, you'll fail. How about it? Do you want to try?|Malon|OoT}}</ref> When he is able to beat her time, she rewards him by sending a [[Cow]] to his [[Link's House|House]] in [[Kokiri Forest]], which may be used as a free source of [[Milk]]. Should Link best his own time afterwards, Malon will simply compliment his and Epona's teamwork.<ref>{{Cite|You and Epona make a great team!|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
With the [[Mask of Truth]], Link can learn from the [[Gossip Stone]]s that Malon dreams for a knight to take her away.<ref name="knight"/> A Gossip Stone in front of the [[Temple of Time]] also says that Malon was the original record holder of the Lon Lon Ranch obstacle course, her record being 50 seconds.<ref>{{Cite|They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch.|Gossip Stone|OoT}}</ref>
With the [[Mask of Truth]], Link can learn from the [[Gossip Stone]]s that Malon dreams for a knight to take her away.<ref name="knight"/> A Gossip Stone in front of the [[Temple of Time]] also says that Malon was the original record holder of the Lon Lon Ranch obstacle course,<ref>{{Cite|They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch.|Gossip Stone|OoT}}</ref> her record being 50 seconds.
{{OoT|-}} is the only game in which Malon's mother is mentioned. She is most likely dead by the time of the events of {{OoT|-}}, but it is clear she had a great influence on Malon and the others on the ranch. She was the one who composed "Epona's Song," which is said to be liked by everyone on the farm.<ref name= "Mother"/><ref>{{Cite|You... Do you know my mother's song? Everyone really liked that song... My dad... Even Mr. Ingo...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> If Link speaks to Talon while wearing the [[Gerudo Mask]] or the [[Goron Mask]], he says that it reminds him of his wife, but he quickly retracts that statement.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, that reminds me of my wife... On second thought, it doesn't... It doesn't look like her at all!|Talon|OoT}}</ref>
{{OoT|-}} is the only game in which Malon's mother is mentioned. She is not present by the time of the events of {{OoT|-}}, but it is clear she had a great influence on Malon and the others on the Ranch. She was the one who composed "Epona's Song", which is said to be liked by everyone on the farm.<ref name= "Mother"/><ref>{{Cite|You... Do you know my mother's song? Everyone really liked that song... My dad... Even Mr. Ingo...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> If Link speaks to Talon while wearing the [[Gerudo Mask]] or the [[Goron Mask]], he says that it reminds him of his wife, but he quickly retracts that statement.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, that reminds me of my wife... On second thought, it doesn't... It doesn't look like her at all!|Talon|OoT}}</ref>
==={{OoS|-}}===
==={{OoS|-}}===
[[File:Malon OoS.png|left]]
[[File:Malon OoS.png|left]]
In {{OoS}}, Malon plays a small role in the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|game's trading sequence]]. She lives with her father Talon north of [[Horon Village]], where the two raise Cuccos. When Link first meets her, Talon has gone to climb [[Mt. Cucco]] and has left Malon to raise the Cuccos by herself; however, she confesses to the young hero that she does not know much about the hens.<ref>{{Cite|My dad, Talon, went to climb Mt. Cucco, so I have to care for our hens. But there's so much I don't know...|Malon|OoS}}</ref> Link can help her by giving her the [[Cuccodex]], an information database of Cuccos, in exchange for a [[Lon Lon Egg]].<ref>{{Cite|Say! Is that a Cuccodex? That would be a big help... May I have it? Really? Thank you! Take this! It's a Lon Lon Egg. These eggs are all the rage with cute girls!|Malon|OoS}}</ref>
Malon plays a small role in the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|trading sequence]] for {{OoS}}. She lives with her father Talon north of [[Horon Village]], where the two raise Cuccos. When Link first meets her, Talon has gone to climb [[Mt. Cucco]] and has left Malon to raise the Cuccos by herself; however, she confesses to the young hero that she does not know much about the hens.<ref>{{Cite|My dad, Talon, went to climb Mt. Cucco, so I have to care for our hens. But there's so much I don't know...|Malon|OoS}}</ref> Link can help her by giving her the [[Cuccodex]], an information database of Cuccos, in exchange for a [[Lon Lon Egg]].<ref>{{Cite|Say! Is that a Cuccodex? That would be a big help... May I have it? Really? Thank you! Take this! It's a Lon Lon Egg. These eggs are all the rage with cute girls!|Malon|OoS}}</ref>
==={{FSA|-}}===
==={{FSA|-}}===
[[File:Malon FSA.png|left]]
[[File:Malon FSA.png|left]]
In {{FSA}}, Malon appears on [[The Field]] stage. Upon arriving, the [[Links]] encounter Malon standing by herself. She tells them that she was running errands, but just as she was about to head back to her home, it started raining; furthermore, the [[Soldier]]s were moving all the [[Cannon]]s.<ref>{{Cite|Like today! I was coming home after running errands but...I couldn't get back. I mean, it started raining, and the castle guards were moving all the cannons... The cannons are really old, and they're not meant to be used... It was really weird.|Malon|FSA}}</ref> Helpless, Malon asks the four Links if she can accompany them until she gets back to Lon Lon Ranch with her father, Talon.<ref>{{Cite|Say, if you're all going on ahead, take me with you! You're friends with the green fairy, so of course it's OK, right? Oh, great! Thanks! My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road. It's not very far... Thanks, again!|Malon|FSA}}</ref> During their travel, Malon can be killed by the castle guards, as she has only one [[Heart Container]]. Once the Links return her safely to the ranch, she admits that at first she was not sure she could count on them, but soon realized her mistake and acknowledges the Links as real heroes.<ref>{{Cite|I hate to admit it, but at first, I wasn't sure I could really count on you guys. But it turns out, you guys are the best! You're real heroes!|Malon|FSA}}</ref>
In {{FSA}}, Malon appears on [[The Field]] stage. Upon arriving, the [[Links]] encounter Malon standing by herself. She tells them that she was running errands, but just as she was about to head back to her home, it started raining; furthermore, the [[Soldier]]s were moving all the [[Cannon]]s.<ref>{{Cite|Like today! I was coming home after running errands but...I couldn't get back. I mean, it started raining, and the castle guards were moving all the cannons... The cannons are really old, and they're not meant to be used... It was really weird.|Malon|FSA}}</ref> Helpless, Malon asks the four Links if she can accompany them until she gets back to Lon Lon Ranch with her father, Talon.<ref>{{Cite|Say, if you're all going on ahead, take me with you! You're friends with the green fairy, so of course it's OK, right? Oh, great! Thanks! My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road. It's not very far... Thanks, again!|Malon|FSA}}</ref> During their travel, Malon can be killed by the Castle guards, as she has only one [[Heart Container]]. Once the Links return her safely to the ranch, she admits that at first she was not sure she could count on them, but soon realized her mistake and acknowledges the Links as real heroes.<ref>{{Cite|I hate to admit it, but at first, I wasn't sure I could really count on you guys. But it turns out, you guys are the best! You're real heroes!|Malon|FSA}}</ref>
==={{TMC|-}}===
==={{TMC|-}}===
[[File:Malon TMC.png|left]]
[[File:Malon TMC.png|left]]
In {{TMC}}, Malon and her father Talon are locked out of their house. Link can help them by [[Minish Link|shrinking]] and going into their house to find the [[Spare Key]], which is inside a [[Pot]].<ref>{{Cite|I lost my key, and I can't get inside. And the spare key's inside the house!|Talon|TMC}}</ref> Later on, Malon can be found in [[Hyrule Town]] selling [[Lon Lon Milk]] for 100 [[Rupee]]s alongside Epona.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you, Link. Now, I can finally get back into my house. Well, I'd better be going. I have a lot to do before I can leave town.|Malon|TMC}}</ref> When Link speaks to Malon, she will briefly sing "Epona's Song".
Malon and her father Talon both operate [[Lon Lon Ranch]] east of [[Hyrule Town]] in {{TMC}}. When [[Link]] first encounters them, they are locked out of their house. Link can help them by shrinking to [[Minish Link|Minish form]] and going into their house to find the [[Spare Key]], which is inside a [[Pot]].<ref>{{Cite|I lost my key, and I can't get inside. And the spare key's inside the house!|Talon|TMC}}</ref> Later on, Malon can be found in Hyrule Town selling [[Lon Lon Milk]] for 100 [[Rupee]]s alongside Epona.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you, Link. Now, I can finally get back into my house. Well, I'd better be going. I have a lot to do before I can leave town.|Malon|TMC}}</ref> Whenever Link speaks to Malon, she will briefly sing "Epona's Song".
==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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==={{OoT|-}} (Himekawa)===
==={{OoT|-}} (Himekawa)===
Malon is first seen at a young age, after Link has played Saria's ocarina, which attracts Epona. The two ride off, just as Malon is calling for the missing steed.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Epona! Epona! Hmph! Has she run off again? Where can she be?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 69}}</ref> After retrieving the [[Goron Ruby]] with aid from Epona, Link readies himself to search for the final [[Spiritual Stone]], but is delayed by the sound of singing, which he finds curious since it's late at night.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I hear singing. Who could it be so late at night?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 81}}</ref> Malon startles Link as he pets Epona, but exclaims her excitement at finally having a visitor.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Hurray! It's been a long time since we had a visitor! Welcome to Lonlon Ranch!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 82}}</ref> She gives Link a tour of Lonlon Ranch, introducing her father [[Talon]] and their ranch hand, Ingo. She becomes upset at her father snoozing with company present,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Father! What are you doing?! We've got visitors!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> but laughs and responds positively to Ingo's comment on her father's laziness.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You're right, Ingo! You really do keep the place running!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> Eventually, Malon introduces herself, and tells of Epona's love for music.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I'm Malon. Epona loves singing and music|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> She then teaches Link [[Epona's Song]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= This is Epona's Song.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> Link asks Malon where her mother is, <ref>{{Cite book|quote= Where's your mother, Malon?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> revealing that she died when Malon was little.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= She died when I was young.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ media|page= 84}}</ref> She says how singing at night makes her feel better,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Singing at night makes me fee much better.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> which Link relates to with his ocarina.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Hmm... I guess that's how I am with this ocarina.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> Malon talks about her dream, where a prince comes to carry her away.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Sometimes I pretend a prince will come down from beyond the moon... and take me away.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> She asks Link about his dream,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Do you have a dream, Link?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> although not too long later, an owl, [[Kaepora Gaebora]], arrives. The owl explains to Link where the Spiritual Stone of Water is, so Link grabs onto his talons to reach [[Zora's Domain]]. Link promises Malon he will return,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I'll be back, Malon!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIz Media|page= 85}}</ref> with Malon herself saying that he had better.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You better! You better come back!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 85}}</ref>
Malon is first seen at a young age, after Link has played Saria's Ocarina, which attracts Epona. The two ride off, just as Malon is calling for the missing steed.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Epona! Epona! Hmph! Has she run off again? Where can she be?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 69}}</ref> After retrieving the [[Goron's Ruby]] with aid from Epona, Link readies himself to search for the final [[Spiritual Stone]], but is delayed by the sound of singing, which he finds curious since it's late at night.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I hear singing. Who could it be so late at night?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 81}}</ref> Malon startles Link as he pets Epona, but exclaims her excitement at finally having a visitor.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Hurray! It's been a long time since we had a visitor! Welcome to Lonlon Ranch!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 82}}</ref> She gives Link a tour of Lonlon Ranch, introducing her father [[Talon]] and their ranch hand, Ingo. She becomes upset at her father snoozing with company present,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Father! What are you doing?! We've got visitors!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> but laughs and responds positively to Ingo's comment on her father's laziness.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You're right, Ingo! You really do keep the place running!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> Eventually, Malon introduces herself, and tells of Epona's love for music.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I'm Malon. Epona loves singing and music|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> She then teaches Link "[[Epona's Song]]".<ref>{{Cite book|quote= This is Epona's Song.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 83}}</ref> Link asks Malon where her mother is, <ref>{{Cite book|quote= Where's your mother, Malon?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> revealing that she died when Malon was little.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= She died when I was young.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ media|page= 84}}</ref> She says how singing at night makes her feel better,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Singing at night makes me fee much better.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> which Link relates to with his Ocarina.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Hmm... I guess that's how I am with this ocarina.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> Malon talks about her dream, where a prince comes to carry her away.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Sometimes I pretend a prince will come down from beyond the moon... and take me away.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> She then asks Link about his dream,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Do you have a dream, Link?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 84}}</ref> although not too long later, an owl, [[Kaepora Gaebora]], arrives. The owl explains to Link where the Spiritual Stone of Water is, so Link departs with him to [[Zora's Domain]]. Link promises Malon he will return,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I'll be back, Malon!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 1|publisher= VIz Media|page= 85}}</ref> with Malon herself saying that he should hold true to his promise.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You better! You better come back!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 85}}</ref>
Malon is not seen again until the Ocarina of Time manga's part two. An adult Malon has become a prisoner of [[Ingo]], who was brainwashed by [[Twinrova]] to lure Link in order to defeat him. As Ingo whips Lonlon Ranch's horses, Malon asks him to stop,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Stop, Ingo! Don't hurt the horses!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 12}}</ref> where he replies that she is no longer the ranch's mistress, ordering her to obey him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Malon, you are no longer the mistress of the ranch... or anything else! Now do as I say, and be still!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 12}}</ref> She asks him why she is tied up,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Why did you tie me up?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 12}}</ref> revealing the brainwashed man's plan to draw "him" out,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You're bait to draw him out.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> but Malon doesn't realize the man Ingo speaks of is Link.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= "Him?" "Him" who?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> Link spots Malon through the stable window, but is urged by [[Navi]] to go quietly, since Malon's captor may still be about.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Wait! Whoever did this is still out there! Go quietly, Link!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> Malon begins to shed tears, thinking about how her life stinks, but still holds onto the belief that a prince will one day save her.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Life stinks... First my mom died when I was just a kid, so I grew up sweating and working to help my dad run the ranch... and now I've been kidnapped... but one day a prince on a white horse is sure to appear... and rescue pitiful ol' me!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> Unexpectedly, Link falls in front of Malon. At first she doesn't recognize him,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Who're you?... Link? I don't know any Links.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> until he plays Epona's Song on the Ocarina of Time.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= C'mon! Seven years ago you taught me Epona's Song!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> Malon then becomes excited, asking why he is there,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Oh, the fairy child from the forest! What are you doing here?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> but loses interest once Link explains he has come to rescue her. <ref>{{Cite book|quote= I came to rescue you. So let's go!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> She claims to be waiting for a prince, not a fairy child.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I appreciate the thought, but I'm waiting to be saved by a prince... not a fairy child.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> Despite this, Link grabs her by the arm and dashes away. Before they can escape, Ingo and a band of [[Gerudo]] block their exit. Malon is amazed at how Link has grown up, watching him defeat the Gerudo warriors.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Wow! The fairy child's grown up!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 15}}</ref> She even goes as far to wonder if Link is the prince she has been waiting for.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Could he be... my prince?... Maybe he is!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 16}}</ref> As Link and Malon try to figure out why Ingo is acting the way he is, [[Sheik]] arrives. When Sheik passes on a rumor of [[Princess Zelda]] being at the Haunted Wastelands, Malon notices Link's concern, and that he refers to her simply as Zelda instead of her full title.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= How come you don't call her "Princess"? How close are you two?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Malon becomes saddened, as she realizes her romance towards Link is hopeless.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You don't have to answer. I can see it in your eyes... Oh well... there goes my romance...|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Grabbing a pitchfork, she then fights alongside Link to regain control of Lonlon Ranch. Once Link has undone Ingo's brainwashing, Malon and the men mount [[Epona]] and escape Lonlon Ranch until the Gerudo leave.
Malon is not seen again until part two of {{OoT|-}} manga. An adult Malon has become a prisoner of [[Ingo]], who was brainwashed by [[Twinrova]] to lure Link in order to defeat him. As Ingo whips Lonlon Ranch's horses, Malon asks him to stop,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Stop, Ingo! Don't hurt the horses!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 12}}</ref> where he replies that she is no longer the Ranch's mistress, ordering her to obey him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Malon, you are no longer the mistress of the ranch... or anything else! Now do as I say, and be still!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 12}}</ref> She asks him why she is tied up,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Why did you tie me up?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 12}}</ref> revealing the brainwashed man's plan to draw "him" out,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You're bait to draw him out.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> but Malon doesn't realize the man Ingo speaks of is Link.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= "Him?" "Him" who?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> Link spots Malon through the stable window, but is urged by [[Navi]] to go quietly, since Malon's captor may still be present.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Wait! Whoever did this is still out there! Go quietly, Link!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> Malon begins to shed tears, lamenting her poor life, but still holds onto the belief that a prince will one day save her.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Life stinks... First my mom died when I was just a kid, so I grew up sweating and working to help my dad run the ranch... and now I've been kidnapped... but one day a prince on a white horse is sure to appear... and rescue pitiful ol' me!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 13}}</ref> Unexpectedly, Link falls in front of Malon. At first she doesn't recognize him,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Who're you?... Link? I don't know any Links.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> until he plays "Epona's Song" on the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= C'mon! Seven years ago you taught me Epona's Song!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> Malon then becomes excited, asking why he is there,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Oh, the fairy child from the forest! What are you doing here?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> but loses interest once Link explains he has come to rescue her. <ref>{{Cite book|quote= I came to rescue you. So let's go!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> She claims to be waiting for a prince, not a fairy child.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I appreciate the thought, but I'm waiting to be saved by a prince... not a fairy child.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> Despite this, Link grabs her by the arm and dashes away. Before they can escape, Ingo and a band of [[Gerudo]] block their exit. Malon is amazed at how Link has grown up, watching him defeat the Gerudo warriors.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Wow! The fairy child's grown up!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 15}}</ref> She even goes as far to wonder if Link is indeed the prince she has been waiting for.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Could he be... my prince?... Maybe he is!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 16}}</ref> As Link and Malon try to figure out why Ingo is acting the way he is, [[Sheik]] arrives. When Sheik passes on a rumor of [[Princess Zelda]] being at the Haunted Wastelands, Malon notices Link's concern, and that he refers to her simply as Zelda instead of her full title.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= How come you don't call her "Princess"? How close are you two?|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Malon becomes saddened, as she realizes her romance towards Link is hopeless.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You don't have to answer. I can see it in your eyes... Oh well... there goes my romance...|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Grabbing a pitchfork, she then fights alongside Link to regain control of Lonlon Ranch. Once Link has undone Ingo's brainwashing, Malon and the men mount [[Epona]] and escape Lonlon Ranch until the Gerudo leave.
Malon is last seen bidding farewell to Link and Epona with her father and Ingo at the ranch. She finally calls Link "Hero" instead of "Fairy Child",<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Good Luck, Fairy Child! Err... I mean Hero!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 24}}</ref> promising to keep a cow just for him if he ever needs Lonlon milk. <ref>{{Cite book|quote= Come anytime! We'll keep a cow just for you!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 23}}</ref>
Malon is last seen bidding farewell to Link and Epona with her father and Ingo at the ranch. She finally calls Link a "Hero" instead of "Fairy Child",<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Good Luck, Fairy Child! Err... I mean Hero!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 24}}</ref> promising to keep a [[Cow]] just for him if he ever needs [[Milk]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Come anytime! We'll keep a cow just for you!|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Part 2|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 23}}</ref>
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Template:CharacterMalon is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] In the majority of games she has appeared in, she is the daughter of the rancher Talon, who owns Lon Lon Ranch.[2][3] Portrayed as a kind-hearted and responsible girl, Malon is often seen taking care of Epona, one of the Ranch's Horses. She also enjoys singing, specifically "Epona's Song".
In Ocarina of Time, Malon is a young girl who loves to sing outside Hyrule Castle's walls at night. She, along with Ingo, takes care of most of the duties at Lon Lon Ranch due to her father's laziness. Link first meets Malon, who calls him "Fairy Boy", in the Market where she is looking for her father, Talon.[4] Link finds Talon asleep outside Hyrule Castle and wakes him up using the Cucco that hatched from the Weird Egg Malon gave him.[5] After this, Talon returns to the Ranch and reunites with Malon.[6] When Link visits Malon at the Ranch, she introduces him to a young Horse named Epona,[7] and teaches the young hero "Epona's Song", a song her mother composed.[8]
When Link returns to Lon Lon Ranch seven years later, he discovers that Ingo exiled Talon and taken over the Ranch. Malon has been working for Ingo out of fear of the Ranch's Horses facing abuse from him if she disobeys his orders.[9] Moreover, since Ingo was struggling to tame Epona, he was planning to give her as a present to Ganondorf, though Malon was the only one who could tame her.[10] Malon tells Link that she recognized him but was not sure who he was until he told her his name.[11]
As a minigame, Malon lets him race around Lon Lon Ranch to compete against her best time.[12] When he is able to beat her time, she rewards him by sending a Cow to his House in Kokiri Forest, which may be used as a free source of Milk. Should Link best his own time afterwards, Malon will simply compliment his and Epona's teamwork.[13]
With the Mask of Truth, Link can learn from the Gossip Stones that Malon dreams for a knight to take her away.[14] A Gossip Stone in front of the Temple of Time also says that Malon was the original record holder of the Lon Lon Ranch obstacle course,[15] her record being 50 seconds.
Ocarina of Time is the only game in which Malon's mother is mentioned. She is not present by the time of the events of Ocarina of Time, but it is clear she had a great influence on Malon and the others on the Ranch. She was the one who composed "Epona's Song", which is said to be liked by everyone on the farm.[8][16] If Link speaks to Talon while wearing the Gerudo Mask or the Goron Mask, he says that it reminds him of his wife, but he quickly retracts that statement.[17]
Oracle of Seasons
Malon plays a small role in the trading sequence for Oracle of Seasons. She lives with her father Talon north of Horon Village, where the two raise Cuccos. When Link first meets her, Talon has gone to climb Mt. Cucco and has left Malon to raise the Cuccos by herself; however, she confesses to the young hero that she does not know much about the hens.[18] Link can help her by giving her the Cuccodex, an information database of Cuccos, in exchange for a Lon Lon Egg.[19]
In Four Swords Adventures, Malon appears on The Field stage. Upon arriving, the Links encounter Malon standing by herself. She tells them that she was running errands, but just as she was about to head back to her home, it started raining; furthermore, the Soldiers were moving all the Cannons.[20] Helpless, Malon asks the four Links if she can accompany them until she gets back to Lon Lon Ranch with her father, Talon.[21] During their travel, Malon can be killed by the Castle guards, as she has only one Heart Container. Once the Links return her safely to the ranch, she admits that at first she was not sure she could count on them, but soon realized her mistake and acknowledges the Links as real heroes.[22]
Malon and her father Talon both operate Lon Lon Ranch east of Hyrule Town in The Minish Cap. When Link first encounters them, they are locked out of their house. Link can help them by shrinking to Minish form and going into their house to find the Spare Key, which is inside a Pot.[23] Later on, Malon can be found in Hyrule Town selling Lon Lon Milk for 100 Rupees alongside Epona.[24] Whenever Link speaks to Malon, she will briefly sing "Epona's Song".
Malon is first seen at a young age, after Link has played Saria's Ocarina, which attracts Epona. The two ride off, just as Malon is calling for the missing steed.[25] After retrieving the Goron's Ruby with aid from Epona, Link readies himself to search for the final Spiritual Stone, but is delayed by the sound of singing, which he finds curious since it's late at night.[26] Malon startles Link as he pets Epona, but exclaims her excitement at finally having a visitor.[27] She gives Link a tour of Lonlon Ranch, introducing her father Talon and their ranch hand, Ingo. She becomes upset at her father snoozing with company present,[28] but laughs and responds positively to Ingo's comment on her father's laziness.[29] Eventually, Malon introduces herself, and tells of Epona's love for music.[30] She then teaches Link "Epona's Song".[31] Link asks Malon where her mother is, [32] revealing that she died when Malon was little.[33] She says how singing at night makes her feel better,[34] which Link relates to with his Ocarina.[35] Malon talks about her dream, where a prince comes to carry her away.[36] She then asks Link about his dream,[37] although not too long later, an owl, Kaepora Gaebora, arrives. The owl explains to Link where the Spiritual Stone of Water is, so Link departs with him to Zora's Domain. Link promises Malon he will return,[38] with Malon herself saying that he should hold true to his promise.[39]
Malon is not seen again until part two of Ocarina of Time manga. An adult Malon has become a prisoner of Ingo, who was brainwashed by Twinrova to lure Link in order to defeat him. As Ingo whips Lonlon Ranch's horses, Malon asks him to stop,[40] where he replies that she is no longer the Ranch's mistress, ordering her to obey him.[41] She asks him why she is tied up,[42] revealing the brainwashed man's plan to draw "him" out,[43] but Malon doesn't realize the man Ingo speaks of is Link.[44] Link spots Malon through the stable window, but is urged by Navi to go quietly, since Malon's captor may still be present.[45] Malon begins to shed tears, lamenting her poor life, but still holds onto the belief that a prince will one day save her.[46] Unexpectedly, Link falls in front of Malon. At first she doesn't recognize him,[47] until he plays "Epona's Song" on the Ocarina of Time.[48] Malon then becomes excited, asking why he is there,[49] but loses interest once Link explains he has come to rescue her. [50] She claims to be waiting for a prince, not a fairy child.[51] Despite this, Link grabs her by the arm and dashes away. Before they can escape, Ingo and a band of Gerudo block their exit. Malon is amazed at how Link has grown up, watching him defeat the Gerudo warriors.[52] She even goes as far to wonder if Link is indeed the prince she has been waiting for.[53] As Link and Malon try to figure out why Ingo is acting the way he is, Sheik arrives. When Sheik passes on a rumor of Princess Zelda being at the Haunted Wastelands, Malon notices Link's concern, and that he refers to her simply as Zelda instead of her full title.[54] Malon becomes saddened, as she realizes her romance towards Link is hopeless.[55] Grabbing a pitchfork, she then fights alongside Link to regain control of Lonlon Ranch. Once Link has undone Ingo's brainwashing, Malon and the men mount Epona and escape Lonlon Ranch until the Gerudo leave.
Malon is last seen bidding farewell to Link and Epona with her father and Ingo at the ranch. She finally calls Link a "Hero" instead of "Fairy Child",[56] promising to keep a Cow just for him if he ever needs Milk.[57]
Talon's daughter, Malon, works on their ranch and loves to sing to the animals. When Link proves worthy of Epona, she teaches him "Epona's Song." She is more serious than her father, but a certain source of gossip reveals that she dreams of a knight sweeping her off her feet.
In an Ocarina of Time developer's interview posted on Shigesato Itoi's website, 1101.com, script writer Toru Osawa said that Talon and Malon from Ocarina of Time are based on Tarin and Marin from Link's Awakening, and it is intended that players who have played the previous game will recognize the reference.[58]
In the same interview, Shigeru Miyamoto said that Malon being a songstress is inspired by his love of country music, including people like Emmylou Harris.[59]
Trivia
The symbols on the bottom of her dress spell Lon in Hylian.
↑"The girl from the ranch asked us to find her father...I wonder where he is?" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
↑"Oh yeah, if you'll look for him, I'll give this to you. I've been incubating this egg very carefully... Tee hee!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"What?! Malon was looking for me? I'm gonna catch it from her now! I messed up bad, leaving Malon behind to wait for me! She's really gonna let me have it!" — Talon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"Oh yeah, I have to introduce you to my friend, fairy boy! She's this horse. Her name is Epona. Isn't she cute?" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"Oh...a visitor! It's been a long time since we've had a visitor here... Where did you come from? Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere. Mr. Ingo is just using the ranch to gain Ganondorf's favor... Everyone seems to be turning evil... But Dad... He was kicked out of the ranch by Mr. Ingo... If I disobey Mr. Ingo, he will treat the horses so badly... So... There's nothing I can do..." — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"Epona really liked that song... Only I could tame that horse... Even Mr. Ingo had a hard time... Hee hee hee!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ........ Really? Link! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about Mr. Ingo... He was afraid that the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, nice person! Now my dad is coming back...I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, Link!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"How about trying your skill with Epona on an obstacle course? I'll time you for two laps. It's pretty challenging. If you miss jumping a fence in the proper order, you'll fail. How about it? Do you want to try?" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
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↑"They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch." — Gossip Stone (Ocarina of Time)
↑"You... Do you know my mother's song? Everyone really liked that song... My dad... Even Mr. Ingo..." — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"Hey, that reminds me of my wife... On second thought, it doesn't... It doesn't look like her at all!" — Talon (Ocarina of Time)
↑"My dad, Talon, went to climb Mt. Cucco, so I have to care for our hens. But there's so much I don't know..." — Malon (Oracle of Seasons)
↑"Say! Is that a Cuccodex? That would be a big help... May I have it? Really? Thank you! Take this! It's a Lon Lon Egg. These eggs are all the rage with cute girls!" — Malon (Oracle of Seasons)
↑"Like today! I was coming home after running errands but...I couldn't get back. I mean, it started raining, and the castle guards were moving all the cannons... The cannons are really old, and they're not meant to be used... It was really weird." — Malon (Four Swords Adventures)
↑"Say, if you're all going on ahead, take me with you! You're friends with the green fairy, so of course it's OK, right? Oh, great! Thanks! My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road. It's not very far... Thanks, again!" — Malon (Four Swords Adventures)
↑"I hate to admit it, but at first, I wasn't sure I could really count on you guys. But it turns out, you guys are the best! You're real heroes!" — Malon (Four Swords Adventures)
↑"I lost my key, and I can't get inside. And the spare key's inside the house!" — Talon (The Minish Cap)
↑"Thank you, Link. Now, I can finally get back into my house. Well, I'd better be going. I have a lot to do before I can leave town." — Malon (The Minish Cap)
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