The Sacred Sword Transcript

Note: I am focusing on the dialogue, and as such will not be transcribing the battle objectives and such as they appear in the game. I'm also having a bit of fun with this don't take it too serious.

Larger Note: This scenario has no less than seven playable characters, and which character you play does affect the battle events/dialogue. In the interest of not typing out a novel's worth of transcripts, I will summarize the major differences between the characters up front, then transcribe the sections affected by these differences. Unless otherwise transcribed, dialogue between versions is the same as in Link's version.

Generally, the battle flows as follows: Zelda is the commander, and she informs the gang that there are three sealed statues that need to be found and awoken. On the field are Darunia, Impa, Midna, Lana and Link. Lana volunteers to search for the statues. Darunia wakes the Statue of Wave and Flame, Impa wakes the Statue of Servitude, and Midna wakes the Statue of Twilight. Afterward, Darunia, Midna, and Impa leave the field, leaving only Lana, Link, and Zelda. Link gets the Master Sword, you defeat Wizzro, who temporarily retreats and launches an attack on Zelda, driving her into the Temple. After escorting Zelda to the Temple, you defeat Wizzro again, ending the battle.

Playable characters are Link, Zelda, Impa, Midna, Darunia, Fi, and Lana. Link is the recommended character for this map, and his scenario can thus dubiously be taken as the 'purest' canon. The battle described above is the battle that occurs when you play as Link, and seems to be the standard battle that the scenarios for other playable characters are based upon. Differences are:

• If you play as Impa, Fi will take her role in waking the Statue of Servitude.
• If you play as Midna, Agitha will take her role in waking the Statue of Twilight.
• If you play as Darunia, Ruto will take his role in waking the Statue of Wave and Flame.
• If you play as Zelda, Ruto will take her role as the Allied Commander.
• If you play as Lana, Ruto will volunteer to search for the statues.
• If you play as Link, whatever weapon you selected at the start of the battle will be forcibly replaced by the Master Sword when Link acquires it.

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

LINK: Hero of Hyrule

PROXI: Hero of Hyrule's Fairy, talks for him

ZELDA: Princess of Hyrule

IMPA: Really deserves better than to wake the statue of fucking 'servitude'

LANA: Light of Cia's Life

MIDNA: Princess of the Twili

DARUNIA: Goron Chief

RUTO: Zora Princess

AGITHA: Violation of the Geneva Convention's Additional Protocol I, Article 77(2)

FI: Spirit of the Master Sword. No not that one.

GANONDORF: The Big Bad

CIA: The Cooler Big Bad

TRANSCRIPT BEGINNING CUTSCENES

A 3D animated cutscene plays. Lana lowers the barrier she'd erected around the group in 'The Sorceress of the Valley'. Everyone turns to look at the newly returned Zelda.

ZELDA: Forgive me for not saying anything. I had to hide my identity from my enemies.

ZELDA, turning to Link: Link, your courage is extraordinary. I could see your potential from that first moment in the training yard.

Zelda smiles at Link. Lana balls her fists and awkwardly turns away, looking sad.

LANA: We closed each Gate of Souls, putting things right with space and time. Next, we need to--

MIDNA, interrupting: Hey, hold on! Don't you have some explaining to do?

Lana looks conflicted.

LANA: Er... yes. Cia and I... We're not just from the same clan... We're actually... the same person.

ZELDA, shocked: But... how...?

LANA: Something took hold of Cia and forced the light from her heart. I'm that light. I'm what was driven out of her. And the monster responsible for this...

The scene cuts to the Valley of Seers, draped in darkness. Cia appears from a cloud of purple smoke. She seems tired and in pain, doubling over, before quickly standing up as she hears a voice.

???: The time has come...

CIA, looking around: Who?

A red light begins to glow from Cia's chest. She screams in pain as the three balls of light that had been released when Cia created the Gates of Souls across time burst out of her chest. They swirl together on a platform just above Cia.

???: I now have three fragments of my spirit.

The three balls combign to form Ganondorf. Cia reacts in shock and summons her staff to her hand.

CIA: You!

GANONDORF: Cia, you have been my favorite puppet yet.

CIA: I can't just... I am NO ONE'S puppet!

GANONDORF: Whatever the case, our... alliance is over. I will break the final barrier myself.

Ganondorf summons a bright yellow flame to his hand.

GANONDORF: This body lacks its full potential...

He throws the flame at Cia, who is knocked against the wall, where chains manifest around her body, chaining her to the wall. Ganondorf's hands begin to glow, and he aims them at Cia.

GANONDORF: But that will change...

The focus is on Cia's hand as her fingers forcibly open, revealing a piece of the Triforce.

GANONDORF: ...once I wrest the Triforce from you and conquer all!

CIA: The Triforce... SHALL BE MINE!

Cia breaks out of the chains, but is knocked back. She clutches the Triforce firmly in her fist, then releases two of the pieces, which fly off. Ganondorf looks on in shock and rage.

GANONDORF: NO!

CIA, getting up: Courage and Wisdom have been returned to their owners...

Cia uses the remaining piece of the Triforce to form the same purple chains Ganondorf used on her around him, summoning an array beneath him, sealing him in a burst of bright light. He screams as he is sealed.

GANONDORF: Aargh!

The array disappears along with Ganondorf. Cia returns to the Triforce of Power to her hand.

CIA: I WILL reclaim the Triforce. It shall be mine alone!

She turns around and walks ominously toward the camera, a sinister smile on her face.

CIA: As will the hero...

The cutscene ends. One of the PNG slideshow cutscenes begins, narration accompanying it.

NARRATION: With the Gate of Souls closed in each era, Link and his allies were reunited. Sheik was at last revealed as Zelda, relieving much worry about her fate. Meanwhile, Ganondorf had recovered three of his four spirit fragments. He chose to leave Cia's body, her usefulness at an end. Free of Ganondorf's control but tragically corrupted, Cia resolved to make Link and the Triforce hers and hers alone. Using powerful rituals to strengthen her forces, she redoubled her attacks on Hyrule. But all was not lost... Zelda directed her forces to the Temple of the Sacred Sword in search of the one thing that could save them all...

A new 3D cutscene begins. Link, Zelda, and Impa are gathered, Lana walking up to them. Zelda looks down at the glowing Triforce mark on her hand.

LANA: I see that your Triforce has returned...

ZELDA: Yes. Mine, and Link's too...

The camera pans to Link, whose Triforce mark is also glowing.

LANA: It's not clear exactly how, but Cia's powers should be a lot weaker. If we're going to counterattack, we've got to do it now!

IMPA: Cia still holds the Triforce of Power. She won't be overtaken so easily...

ZELDA: No. We can win. As long as we have the Master Sword. I believe Link possesses the spirit necessary to wield it.

Link looks at her, shocked.

IMPA, worried: But, Princess... the Master Sword is more than just a weapon -- it's a barrier. It keeps a fragment of evil locked away. Once pulled, the spirit will be freed...

LANA, confident: The barriers surrounding the Temple of the Sacred Sword are made with a special type of magic. Pulling the Master Sword alone won't undo the barrier. Not entirely, anyway.

IMPA: How can we be so sure that Link is truly ready for this task?

The camera pans to a close-up of Zelda, smiling.

ZELDA: Because I believe in him.

Link looks at Zelda in wonderment. The camera quickly pans to Lana, smiling enthusiastically and leaning closer to him. Link looks between Lana and Zelda, bewildered.

LANA: I believe in him too!

IMPA: Well, Link, if you were looking for a chance to prove yourself, this would be it.

ZELDA: Then we make haste for the Temple of the Sacred Sword.

The gang walks off, and the cutscene ends.

END TRANSCRIPT BEGINNING CUTSCENES

BEGIN TRANSCRIPT BATTLE

PLAYABLE CHARACTER: LINK

PROXI: This place is nothing but ruins! Can the Master Sword really be here?

ZELDA: The Master Sword is up ahead. We must work together to retrieve it!

ZELDA: First we must awaken the three sealed statues.

LANA: Sealed statues... Sealed statues... Where are they?

[Lana is searching for the sealed statues. The Temple of the Sacred Sword is closed.]

PROXI: If we can't open the door, that's it-- there's no way in.

[Ghost Forces appear.]

GHOST SOLDIER: Those who would threaten the tmeple... will be punished!

ZELDA: Are these... ghost soldiers...? Everyone! Watch out!

PROXI: These aren't normal enemies! Watch out!

ZELDA: It will take all three of your abilities to awaken the sealed statues.

DARUNIA: Our abilities?

ZELDA: According to legend, statues are located to the north, south, and west...

IMPA: I can search in this direction.

[Impa begins searching for sealed statues in the west. She'll eventually find the Statue of Servitude, which holds the Goddess Blade and a Japanese-style short sword or large knife (perhaps a tantō; I am not knowledgeable about different sword/knife types to say for sure).]

IMPA: That would appear to be a sealed statue.

ZELDA: Impa, that is the Statue of Servitude! Please awaken it!

[Impa begins to activate the statue.]

IMPA: It seems I have no choice but to wait here until the statues are fully awakened.

[After finding one sealed statue.]

ZELDA: It appears as though you've discovered a sealed statue.

[After finding the Statue of Twilight, which depicts a woman with wings holding Midna's helmet in one hand, and a pink butterfly in the other.]

ZELDA: Midna, that is the Statue of Twilight. Use your Twilight ability to awaken it!

MIDNA: Sure, you got it.

[Midna begins advancing toward that Statue. She is intercepted by Ghost Forces, including a Magic-Stash Troop and a Summoner.]

MIDNA: Well, aren't you a rather large annoyance... Hey! Somebody lend me a hand!

[After defeating the Troops, Midna continues advancing toward the Statue.]

MIDNA: Finally! I was getting impatient!

[After Midna reaches the sealed statue, she begins to awaken it.]

MIDNA: It looked like that worked, but it'll take a while to fully wake up. I'll stay here until it's ready.

[After finding that Statue of Wave and Flame, which shows the winged woman holding the Water and Fire Medaillons from Ocarina of Time.]

ZELDA: Darunia, that is the Statue of Wave and Flame. Use your fire ability to awaken it!

DARUNIA: Hmmm... OK, I'll try.

[Darunia begins advancing toward the Statue. He is intercepted by a Summoner, a Magic-Stash Troop, and other Ghost Forces.]

DARUNIA: We're being blocked! Hey, could you come give me a hand? I could really use it!

[After defeating the Troops, Darunia continues advancing toward the Statue.]

DARUNIA: All right! Now I can get on with it!

[After Darunia reaches the sealed statue, he begins to awaken it.]

DARUNIA: It's gonna take a while for this to properly wake up! I'll stay here until then!

[After reaching one statue.]

ZELDA: Two more statues remain. We must protect our allies until all three statues have awoken!

[After reaching two statues.]

ZELDA: One final statue remains. Our task is nearly complete! Protect our allies at all costs!

[After reaching all three statues.]

ZELDA: And with this, the temple doors should finally open!

IMPA: The statue will not awaken in a timely manner. I require a moment longer!

[More Ghost Forces appear.]

LANA: Ghost soldiers are inside the temple!

ZELDA: Inside the temple? That is unusual... Someone must be manipulating them!

PROXI: Is someone pulling the strings behind the scenes? But who is this puppet master...?

IMPA: We can't let ourselves be defeated! Not without all the statues being awoken!

[After a short pause.]

LANA: Eee hee hee! Get them! GET THEM!

[If you take too long finding the commander of the Ghost Forces.]

ZELDA: I feel an evil presence nearby...

PROXI: I feel it too... Oooh, that's creepy. You don't think there's an imposter around, do you?

LANA: The enemy still lives! Finish this!

PROXI: Wait a second, Lana, you don't quite look like yourself. Are you alright?

LANA: Sounds like I have an imposter! I guess that's flattering, but it's still really inconvenient.

IMPA: An imposter is posing as Lana! Everyone, be on the alert!

[After finding evil, desaturated Lana, commander of the Ghost Forces.]

LANA (desaturated): You and that insipid fairy are such nuisances! I'll stomp you both if I have to!

PROXI: That's not Lana! Link, take her out!

[After defeating evil Lana.]

LANA (desaturated): I guess you're not as easy to trick as you look... Oh well. I still won't let you win!

GHOST SOLDIER: Huh? What were we doing...?

MIDNA: Power's starting to radiate from the statue. I think it's about ready to wake up!

[All three statues wake up.]

GHOST SOLDIER: The temple door is open! He who shall wield the sacred sword has appeared!

GHOST SOLDIER: Please excuse our trespasses...

[The Ghost Forces open the way to the Master Sword and leave the field.]

IMPA: Princess, forgive me... Waking the statue has taken its toll on me... I must retreat for now...

MIDNA: Haaa... Waking statues really takes it out of you. You're fine without me, right?

[Impa, Midna, and Darunia leave the field. Dark Forces appear.]

ZELDA: Our remaining forces can finish the task. Come, to the pedestal of the sacred sword!

PROXI: C'mon, we have to fight through to the resting place of the sacred sword!

[After reaching the Master Sword, a cutscene plays. Link walks up to the Master Sword, braces himself, and pulls it. Golden light shines off its blade. Behind him, Wizzro appears.]

WIZZRO: Tried hiding from me? Little brat...

[Wizzro fires a magic blast at Link's back, who turns around just in time and deflects it with the Master Sword. Link looks at the blade in wonder, while Wizzro looks on in fear.]

WIZZRO: You fool!

[The cutscene ends. Your weapon is forcibly switched to the Master Sword.]

WIZZRO: Don't mess with me, punk! Give me the Master Sword!

ZELDA: The Master Sword cannot be controlled by an evil hand! Your end is at hand, wizard!

[After defeating Wizzro, he temporarily leaves the field.]

WIZZRO: Hmm. It seems this sacred location is blocking my powers. A change of venue is in order!

PROXI: Ha! Trying to run away? Pretty sneaky!

[Dark Forces receive reinforcements. They begin to advance toward Zelda.]

ZELDA: Our position has become disadvantageous... Let us retreat to the temple and strike back from within!

[After successfully escorting Zelda to the Temple, Wizzro reappears in the West Square.]

ZELDA: The key to victory rests in the wizard's defeat! Eliminate him immediately!

[After defeating Wizzro a second time, the battle ends.]

WIZZRO: Gaahhh... You're cheating. Then again, we didn't give you much choice, did we?

WIZZRO: If you want Cia, you'll find her in the Temple of Souls. But she's not going to be happy.

PROXI: The Master Sword is amazing! Link, as long as we have this, we can't lose!

ZELDA: We have our objective -- travel to the Temple of Souls, and use the Master Sword to defeat Cia!

END TRANSCRIPT: LINK

PLAYABLE CHARACTER: ZELDA

PROXI: This place is nothing but ruins! Can the Master Sword really be here?

RUTO: The sacred sword should be beyond here somewhere. We have to retrieve it!

RUTO: We've got to awaken the three sealed statues found around here if we want into the temple.

LANA: Sealed statues... Sealed statues... Where are they?

[Lana is searching for the sealed statues. The Temple of the Sacred Sword is closed.]

PROXI: If we can't open the door, that's it-- there's no way in.

[Ghost Forces appear.]

GHOST SOLDIER: Those who would threaten the tmeple... will be punished!

RUTO: Something really dangerous just appeared! Everyone, be careful!

PROXI: These aren't normal enemies! Watch out!

RUTO: We'll need all three of your unique abilities if we're going to awaken those statues.

DARUNIA: Our abilities?

RUTO: From what I've heard, there are statues in the north, south, and west of this area...

IMPA: I can search in this direction.

[After Impa finds the Statue of Servitude.]

IMPA: That would appear to be a sealed statue.

RUTO: Impa, that is the Statue of Servitude. Get up close and awaken it!

[After finding one sealed statue.]

RUTO: It appears a sealed statue has been found.

[After finding the Statue of Twilight.]

RUTO: Midna, that is the Statue of Twilight. Your power should awaken it!

MIDNA: Sure, you got it.

[After finding that Statue of Wave and Flame.]

RUTO: Darunia, that is the Statue of Wave and Flame. Use the power of fire to awaken it.

DARUNIA: Hmmm... OK, I'll try.

[After reaching all three statues.]

RUTO: Wonderful! Now we can enter the temple!

IMPA: The statue will not awaken in a timely manner. I require a moment longer!

[More Ghost Forces appear.]

LANA: Ghost soldiers are inside the temple!

RUTO: Those guards seem a bit... off... Could someone be controlling them?

PROXI: Is someone pulling the strings behind the scenes? But who is this puppet master...?

[After a short pause.]

MIDNA: Of course the enemies would show up now... It's not like we're busy or anything!

LANA: Eee hee hee! Get them! GET THEM!

[If you take too long finding the commander of the Ghost Forces.]

RUTO: Ooh, I feel something dark and foreboding nearby... Be careful!

PROXI: I feel it too... Oooh, that's creepy. You don't think there's an imposter around, do you?

LANA: The enemy still lives! Finish this!

PROXI: Wait a second, Lana, you don't quite look like yourself. Are you alright?

LANA: Sounds like I have an imposter! I guess that's flattering, but it's still really inconvenient.

IMPA: An imposter is posing as Lana! Everyone, be on the alert!

[After finding evil, desaturated Lana, commander of the Ghost Forces.]

LANA (desaturated): You and that insipid fairy are such nuisances! I'll stomp you both if I have to!

ZELDA: You believe you can impersonate Lana to confuse us? Your plan will fail!

[After defeating evil Lana, awakening all statues fully, and opening the Temple of the Sacred Sword, Impa, Midna, and Darunia leave the field.]

RUTO: We'll have to make do with whoever is left! Come! To the Sacred Sword pedestal!

PROXI: C'mon, we have to fight through to the resting place of the sacred sword!

[After escorting Link to the Master Sword.]

WIZZRO: Don't mess with me, punk! Give me the Master Sword!

RUTO: The wizard is after the sacred sword? No way! Don't let him take it!

[Dark Forces receive reinforcements. They begin to advance toward Ruto.]

RUTO: We're being overwhelmed! Everyone, fall back into the temple -- then strike back!

[After successfully escorting Ruto to the Temple, Wizzro reappears in the West Square.]

ZELDA: The key to victory rests in the wizard's defeat! Eliminate him immediately!

[After defeating Wizzro a second time, the battle ends.]

WIZZRO: Gaahhh... You're cheating. Then again, we didn't give you much choice, did we?

WIZZRO: If you want Cia, you'll find her in the Temple of Souls. But she's not going to be happy.

PROXI: The Master Sword is amazing! Link, as long as we have this, we can't lose!

RUTO: Now that we have the Master Sword, let's take the fight to Cia!

END TRANSCRIPT: ZELDA

PLAYABLE CHARACTER: IMPA

[Map starts. After a while, Fi will begin searching for a sealed statue in the west.]

FI: Master, I am detecting a high probability of a sealed statue in that direction.

[After Fi finds the Statue of Servitude.]

FI: Master, I have located one of the sealed statues.

ZELDA: Fi, that is the Statue of Servitude. You must get close and awaken it!

[After beginning to awaken the Statue of Servitude.]

FI: I will remain here until the Statue of Servitude has been fully awakened.]

[After reaching all three sealed statues.]

ZELDA: And with this, the temple doors should finally open!

FI: Master, I do not see a way into the temple other than to wait for the statues to awaken.

[After Ghost Forces appear in the temple.]

LANA: Ghost soldiers are inside the temple!

ZELDA: Inside the temple? That is unusual... Someone must be manipulating them!

Is someone pulling the strings behind the scenes? But who is this puppet master...?

DARUNIA: Somebody's got to drive the enemies away! The statues haven't all woken up yet!

[After finding evil Lana.]

LANA (desaturated): You and that insipid fairy are such nuisances! I'll stomp you both if I have to!

IMPA: If you think stealing the identity of one of our allies will help you, you're sadly mistaken!

[After fully awakening all three sealed statues.]

FI: Activating the statue has drained me of my energy. I am unfit to assist further in battle.

MIDNA: Haaa... Waking statues really takes it out of you. You're fine without me, right?

[Fi, Darunia, and Midna leave the battlefield.]

END TRANSCRIPT: IMPA

PLAYABLE CHARACTER: MIDNA

[After finding the Statue of Twilight.]

ZELDA: Agitha, that is the Statue of Twilight. You should have the power to awaken it.

AGITHA: Oh, can I...?

[After Agitha is intercepted by Ghost Forces, including a Summoner and a Magic-Stash Troop.]

AGITHA: There're baddies everywhere! I'm trapped! I'd be ever so grateful if someone could help...

[After defeating the Ghost Forces.]

AGITHA: Hooray! I can continue on!

[After Agitha reaches the Statue of Twilight and activating it.]

AGITHA: Did that... work...? I'd better stay here and keep an eye on this pretty statue!

[After encountering evil Lana.]

LANA (desaturated): You and that insipid fairy are such nuisances! I'll stomp you both if I have to!

MIDNA: Heh, I can see right through that little fake Lana of yours. How stupid do you think I am?!

[After defeating the fake Lana.]

GHOST SOLDIER: Huh? What were we doing...?

AGITHA: The statue looks like it's waking up! C'mon, little statue! Just a bit more! Rise and shine!

[After all three statues have fully awoken.]

IMPA: Princess, forgive me... Waking the statue has taken its toll on me... I must retreat for now...

AGITHA: Oh my. The statue is awake, but now I'm so very sleepy... I'll have to catch up later!

[Agitha, Impa, and Darunia leave the battlefield.]

END TRANSCRIPT: MIDNA

PLAYABLE CHARACTER: DARUNIA

[Ghost Forces appear.]

GHOST SOLDIER: Those who would threaten the tmeple... will be punished!

ZELDA: Are these... ghost soldiers...? Everyone! Watch out!

PROXI: These aren't normal enemies! Watch out!

ZELDA: It will take all three of your abilities to awaken the sealed statues.

RUTO: Is my assistance requested?

[After finding the Statue of Wave and Flame.]

ZELDA: Ruto, that is the Statue of Wave and Flame. You should have the ability to wake it.

RUTO: Well, all right... Let's see if this works...

[Ruto is intercepted by Ghost Forces, including a Summoner and Magic-Stash Troop.]

RUTO: This group of enemies is really beginning to bother me... Can someone help?

[After defeating the Ghost Forces.]

RUTO: Why, thank you. My search can continue!

[After Ruto reaches the sealed statue and activates it.]

RUTO: Yeah, OK, I think this may take some time. I'll have to stay here until it's fully awake.

[After activating all statues and finding Ghost Forces in the temple.]

LANA: Ghost soldiers are inside the temple!

ZELDA: Inside the temple? That is unusual... Someone must be manipulating them!

Is someone pulling the strings behind the scenes? But who is this puppet master...?

RUTO: We can't flee if we want those statues to wake up!

[After finding evil Lana.]

LANA (desaturated): You and that insipid fairy are such nuisances! I'll stomp you both if I have to!

DARUNIA: Hey, that's not Lana! C'mon! Let's show this imposter the business end of a hammer!

END TRANSCRIPT: DARUNIA

PLAYABLE CHARACTER: LANA

PROXI: This place is nothing but ruins! Can the Master Sword really be here?

ZELDA: The Master Sword is up ahead. We must work together to retrieve it!

ZELDA: First we must awaken the three sealed statues.

RUTO: Allow me to search a bit in that direction.

[Ruto is searching for the sealed statues.]

[After encountering evil Lana.]

LANA (desaturated): You and that insipid fairy are such nuisances! I'll stomp you both if I have to!

LANA: Hey, cut it out! There's only one Lana on this battlefield, and it's ME!

END TRANSCRIPT: LANA

PLAYABLE CHARACTER: FI

[Encountering evil Lana.]

LANA (desaturated): You and that insipid fairy are such nuisances! I'll stomp you both if I have to!

FI: The enemy is trying to trick us into believing this is Lana. Do not be fooled!

END TRANSCRIPT: FI

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