Story: The Prime Energy and Null

"The path to the Prime Energy will open for the one who stands before each of the three."

So...we won't get near the Prime Energy before demonstrating our abilities to the goddesses.

This probably also means our enemy hasn't gotten near the Prime Energy yet either.

Makes sense why the enemy imprisoned the goddesses in the rifts—to hinder us.

They must be afraid of someone getting the Prime Energy. I wonder what this energy even is...

Null... Our enemy has a name now. This is the one who has been making all the rifts.

And the goddesses created my friends and me in order to oppose Null.

Hm...

We have gotten all of the sanctions.

Now we "go to the ancient forest guarded by the sacred tree." And Link will be there too...

Zelda.

The ancient forest the goddesses mentioned... I don't know where that is.

Maybe your father knows?

Zelda!

Long have I awaited this moment.

Yes, this identity should suffice.

The goddesses have provided their sanctions, so I should be able to approach the Prime Energy.

Zelda...

This sanction extols your deeds.

The path to the Prime Energy will open for the one who stands before each of the three.

This sanction extols your deeds.

The path to the Prime Energy will open for the one who stands before each of the three.

This sanction extols your deeds.

The path to the Prime Energy will open for the one who stands before each of the three.

Two remain.

Two remain.

Two remain.

Priestess, I will tell you of the one who has torn this land asunder with the rifts.

Priestess, I will tell you of the one who has torn this land asunder with the rifts.

Priestess, I will tell you of the one who has torn this land asunder with the rifts.

Before the creation of the skies and the lands, there was a void—a vast nothingness.

In the void, some things would begin taking form, only to be devoured by the one who dwelt there.

The name of this one is Null.

Null desired the world in its entirety and consumed all life indiscriminately.

We three goddesses could not abide this and created the skies and the lands to contain Null.

All the while, Null continued creating rifts, working ceaselessly to return the world to a void.

And so we brought forth the Tris to dissipate the rifts, thus keeping the balance.

One sanction remains.

One sanction remains.

One sanction remains.

Priestess.

We three have borne witness to your true nature.

Now, to open the path to the Prime Energy, go to the ancient forest guarded by the sacred tree.

There you may also encounter the hero you seek.

Priestess.

We three have borne witness to your true nature.

Now, to open the path to the Prime Energy, go to the ancient forest guarded by the sacred tree.

There you may also encounter the hero you seek.

Priestess.

We three have borne witness to your true nature.

Now, to open the path to the Prime Energy, go to the ancient forest guarded by the sacred tree.

There you may also encounter the hero you seek.

Priestess.

Priestess.

Priestess.

Your power has freed this land, which was swallowed by nothingness.

I am the goddess Din, one of the three who created your world.

You have demonstrated true power, thus I grant my sanction unto you.

Remember this. Your power will one day be your salvation.

Your courage has freed this land, which was swallowed by nothingness.

I am the goddess Farore, one of the three who created your world.

You have demonstrated true courage, thus I grant my sanction unto you.

Remember this. Your courage will one day be your salvation.

Your wisdom has freed this land, which was swallowed by nothingness.

I am the goddess Nayru, one of the three who created your world.

You have demonstrated true wisdom, thus I grant my sanction unto you.

Remember this. Your wisdom will one day be your salvation.

Oh no!

I guess for now we'd better split up...

So this is the inside of Null.

The Prime Energy is just ahead...

Zelda, Link. Let's go.

After Link takes the weapons, Trie makes an entrance into Nil's body.

Upon entering the room, Link leads the way down the hallway.

Link proceeds ahead.

OK. Let's give Link his weapons and defeat Null together.

Will you give him his weapons now?

Yes. Hang on...

When you return his weapons, you won't be able to use them anymore. Also...

All right.

Let me know when you're ready.

I feel like once we go inside, there won't be any backing out. Are you ready to head in?

I'm ready. I'm not ready yet.

All right.

Let's rearm Link.

It's time.

Are you OK, Wright?

Ughhh...

Princess, why would you do such a thing? You didn't need to be so forceful...

That was...an echo?!

Argh! I couldn't tell the difference, and I certainly learned a painful lesson.

Hm, I don't see a big sacred tree here. Maybe it's elsewhere...

A path!

Right! My soldiers and I are off to secure the path ahead for you!

No, you can't. Only those sanctioned by the goddesses can go through here.

Oh... I see...

So leave this to us, and do whatever else you can in the meantime to help.

Zelda is very reliable. And I'll be with her too. We'll handle this.

Understood!

Well then! We're all counting on you two.

I will return to the castle and continue to handle any impending monster threats.

Princess, Tri—please be careful!

Soldiers, move out!

Let's go, Zelda.

Now where has the fraudulent princess gone?

Wait, wait... I'm recalling now. Last I saw, she was examining that stone monument.

Hey! It's him.

It's Link! We finally found him!

Oh no! There she goes with the Prime Energy...

The Prime Energy...

So you were the hero after all.

Hmph.

Well, here you are. I didn't have time to deal with you earlier.

But I suppose I'll make the time now.

All of the Prime Energy has gathered here. And the great Null will consume it.

Link! You're not hurt? You're all right?

I'm glad.

So the hero of legend and the priestess of wisdom are you two.

And the Prime Energy resides in you, Zelda and Link.

Null absorbed the last one...

Each part of the Prime Energy is incredibly potent. So we have to take Null down.

We've all got to work together to take back the Prime Energy from Null.

Oh, but, Link, you're unarmed. We can't defeat Null like this.

Zelda, let's give Link his weapons you recovered.

So this is the Prime Energy left behind by the three goddesses.

Long, long ago, before time ever was, Null drifted in the void of nothingness.

This was a pleasant place for Null. The void needed only Null.

All was well and in its right order.

Until the goddesses came and created the world, stealing away Null's peaceful void.

Null relentlessly tore at the fabric of the world, but the goddesses' servants always repaired it...

Until now. Now Null can return things to how they were meant to be—back to nothingness.

It is time—time to return all to the void. Back to the state in which Null prospers!

Curse the goddesses!

How dare they insinuate that I, a perfect echo, do not have the right!

Though, I did receive one... If I can gather the other two...everything is mine.

One went to you. And the last one...

Could it have gone to him?

Unfortunately, I do not have time to deal with you right now.

I will take yours last.

What do you think she's going to do?

I'm sensing something really unpleasant through here...

Is this... Is this what it feels like to be afraid?

Hm...

But everything will be fine as long as I'm with you, Zelda.

All right. Let's go. We need to go after the rest of the Prime Energy!

Ah, Zelda! You're awake.

After you collapsed, Tri brought you here to the castle.

We've been watching over you—waiting for you to wake up.

But...what has happened?

I see...

The goddesses spoke of an ancient forest with a sacred tree... Impa, do you know anything of this?

Hm, yes yes. It must be the Eternal Forest.

As for the sacred tree, well, that must be the beautiful large tree located there.

So it's the forest northwest of here. The trees are dense, so navigating it will prove challenging.

Hey, Zelda.

Null must have been planning this from the start.

They waited until you earned the right to seek the Prime Energy, then created an echo of you.

That's why they imprisoned the goddesses in the rifts—to lure us in and advance their plan...

If only I'd realized this sooner...

Well, this is rather discouraging, isn't it?

Discouraging?

Oh, you mean this feeling? Discovering Null's plan so late...

Yeah... I feel very discouraged.

Null might end up obtaining the Prime Energy...

If that happens, our best chance will be to join forces with Link.

The goddesses shared that if you go to the Eternal Forest, you may find our hero Link.

Zelda... As your father, the truth is that I want you to remain here.

It pains me to consider you stepping out into danger once again.

But now, I understand—you are the priestess of wisdom. As king, I must ask for your help.

Please, go to the Eternal Forest, find the hero, and put an end to Null's nefarious plans.

Please, Priestess, save Hyrule.

Priiiinceeeess!

Whew! What a relief to see you safe. I was so worried when I heard you were attacked!

I've been waiting outside nervously, awaiting any news from the king and Lady Impa.

You... You're not leaving again, are you? Are you?!

Yes, we're leaving. We're going to the Eternal Forest.

Oho! The Eternal Forest, you say!

Well then, allow me to ensure that the Eternal Forest is safe for passage!

If I leave everything to you, then I won't be worthy of my office. Please, I insist!

Right, then! With that, I'm off!

Uh...oh.

We didn't have a chance to tell Wright the important part—that Null made an echo of you...

The priestess of wisdom and the hero. I see you intend to interfere. How vexing.

Then again, you've come here and brought the Prime Energy directly to me...

The goddesses—they have taken everything from me. Now I will use their power to take it all back!

Ahhh... So THIS is the Prime Energy!

I am overflowing with power!

Null is creating massive rifts!

The towns... Everyone's being pulled in!

I understand now. I understand all that is the Prime Energy!

Yet it is insufficient. I hunger for more. I must have everything.

I must have all of the Prime Energy...

Give it to me!

Not enough. I must have more.

Null is trying to escape! Hurry!

Give it to me...

Give it...to...me...

You have returned quickly, Priestess.

So, have you already obtained the Prime Energy?

Oh? The person earlier was an echo of you? She managed to fool this old tree! Hum!

I, the Deku Tree, have long watched over and protected this forest.

One so ancient as myself is not easily deceived, and yet. My bark overgrew my eyes, it seems.

However, while she deceived me, she won't be able to deceive the Prime Energy.

Enter, and bear witness to divine judgment.

May you be strong of heart, Priestess of Wisdom.

The text is impossible to make out.

The path will open when the six pedestals are crowned.

To crown each pedestal, demonstrate the power of echoes, and prove your wisdom.

Zelda... The rifts will disappear, and your world will return to a state of peace.

Me and my friends came here to heal an injured world.

Now that Null isn't around creating rifts, everything will be OK.

With Null gone, there's no need for us anymore. So we will return to the goddesses to slumber.

This is where we part.

What's wrong, Zelda?

Hyrule is back to normal, and me and my friends have finished our work here.

But you seem...like you're not happy?

Oh, I understand now.

We won't be together anymore.

And...

And that's kind of sad, huh...

Zelda, when I look at you, I feel all warm inside.

I think...I want to tell you about this feeling.

I'm feeling "thank you."

I didn't understand this feeling before. But I do now.

I... I have to go.

Zelda.

I'm grateful to have known you.

Thank you.

I sensed Null back when they attacked you, Zelda. And...

I'm sensing that same presence now. I think that dark mass in the distance may be Null.

The Prime Energy must be up ahead...

Come on, Zelda!