I realize that it has been semi-explicitly stated that there is a split time-line, but I don't see how this is logically possible. I also think there is a lot of evidence in the games to prove there isn't a split time-line. Basically my theory states that in OoT when the sages seal Ganondorf in the dark realm, Rauru is killed, as shown as one of the sages being killed in the sealing cutscene of TP. Rauru is not shown in the Ocarina of Time end credits, and neither is Kaepora Gaebora if you believe he is Rauru. This could prove that Twilight Princess follows directly from that adult Link OoT end. The celebration in the end credits of OoT is also in the adult period because the adult Epona is shown. Anyway when Zant snaps his neck and kills Ganondorf I think Ganon spirit was simply brought back into the dark realm/twilight realm again by Zant. Years later aLttP occurs and Ganon has to appear through Agahnim because his body was destroyed in TP, and his true pig spirit is still in the dark realm. We all know Ganon can't die so at the end of aLttP Ganon isn't dead. Anyway LA awakening occurs and while Link is gone Ganon reappears in the Light/Normal world, how he does it is unknown. Link from aLttP is the Hero of that current time so when the people look for the Hero, he is out on his boat. Therefore the gods flood Hyrule. In the Flood Link's ship is destroyed leading to the events of LA. He lands on Outset Island afterwards where the tradition of the Hero is passed down until WW Link.
I think my timeline is semi-logical, although every time-line must discard some facts. So can someone explain to me why there must be a split time-line.
Another random thought is that if child Link went back to warn Zelda and the King of Hyrule about Ganondorf, why would anyone believe him. Zelda already thought Ganondorf was bad and nobody listened to her. Also if the King did listen to Link and Zelda, how where the sages rounded up to seal Ganondorf. Link would have had to do this himself again, which would totally defeat the purpose of his being sent back to enjoy a normal life. I think the end scene of OoT just shows the Link went to talk to Zelda to tell her what was going to happen.
I think my timeline is semi-logical, although every time-line must discard some facts. So can someone explain to me why there must be a split time-line.
Another random thought is that if child Link went back to warn Zelda and the King of Hyrule about Ganondorf, why would anyone believe him. Zelda already thought Ganondorf was bad and nobody listened to her. Also if the King did listen to Link and Zelda, how where the sages rounded up to seal Ganondorf. Link would have had to do this himself again, which would totally defeat the purpose of his being sent back to enjoy a normal life. I think the end scene of OoT just shows the Link went to talk to Zelda to tell her what was going to happen.