If I were making Zelda the protagonist, I would essentially do Oracle of Ages (with its focus on puzzles) in 3D with an almost entirely female cast (Zelda, Impa, Din, Nayru, Farore, Ambi, Veran, Twinrova, the Gerudo, Laruto, Ruto, Saria (Fado), Midna) and have Link be left in charge of Hyrule...