Ilia

Ilia is one of Link’s closest friends, and is the daughter of Bo, Ordon's mayor. She is also extremely close with nature and heals Link’s horse Epona when it is hurt jumping fences at the beginning of the game. Ilia is the daughter of the mayor, but would rather spend her time in the wild. A while into the game, she is hit with an arrow and kidnapped along with Colin by a group of enemies, which leads into Link trying to rescue her. Link eventually locates her in Hyrule Castle Town, but when she sees him, it is apparent that she does not recognize him. It is later revealed by Telma that Ilia has lost her memory and cannot even remember her own name. Later, however, she recovers her memory and gives Link the horse call so he can call Epona anytime.

Behind the scenes
It appears that in early production stages of Twilight PrincessIlia was a member of the Hylian race instead of a Human. This was however changed later on, perhaps due to the fact that she would blend in with the other Human Villagers of Ordon Village better if she was one of them. Although it is never stated within the game, there are a few subtle hints within the game that suggested a possible romance between Ilia and Link. This has caused many fans to wonder if Link and Ilia had feelings for one another or not. Although the is evidence both for and against them having a relationship, it is unknown whether or not there relationship between one another ever went beyond being just close friends.