Ezlo

You know the legends, of course. The
gifts the Picori gave the humans...
What you call the Picori Blade was
the first of those gifts. The second...
Well, you call it light force, but it is
a source of limitless magical power.
If Vaati were to get it now, it would
be devastating.
I came to the world of men hoping to
stop Vaati, and I met you in the woods.
But it seems we won't be breaking
the curse on me anytime soon.
However, with the sacred blade, we can
certainly restore Princess Zelda.
I'm sorry. All that has happened has
been due to my own pride. My folly.
I must rely on you, on your power,
until we've put an end to Vaati.

Ew! What is that? Is that a
caterpillar? It's disgusting!
Hey, kid! I'll just let you
take care of this one!

What are you doing, talking to me at a
time like this! You've got work to do!

My word! It has spikes, it jumps...
What can't it do!? Ah, such a bother!

Ahhhh! Watch your feet!! Such an
inhospitable monster this is!

This must be another guardian,
wouldn't you agree?
Hm... Knock him down, and he just gets
back up again!
Link! It's time to see if you
can knock him down for good!

Link! If you need my help, you
know where to find me!
Just give me a shout, and I'll see
what I can do to lend a...er...beak.

Link, I would imagine that you can
take this thing out with ease now.
Just remember everything I've
taught you!

This weather's miserable! I think I'm
catching a cold...
Ah...ah...achoo!

Oh, don't worry about me, Link.
I'm sure I'll be just fine... Sniffle...

These sky-flying rays will be no match
for my White Sword!
I mean your White Sword, Link!!

Maybe I forgot to mention it,
but I'm not so good with heights...
But this thing would be a piece of cake
on land, am I not right?
Well, no point worrying about that now!

These Black Knights are
in Vaati's service!
Exercise caution, Link!

If we don't stop Vaati here, Princess
Zelda--and all of Hyrule--is done for!
We cannot allow that to happen,
Link!

So this is the true form
of the sorcerer Vaati!
So dark... So powerful... So evil!

Link, judging by the look in your
eyes, I'd say you've made up your mind!
Excellent! Perhaps now, we are ready
to face Vaati!

He's mad with power! He's nothing but
a swirling mass of raw chaos now!
He will consume everything and reduce
the world to darkness!
If we let him go now, he will engulf
the world in an eternal night!

What are you doing!? We've no
time for any of your nonsense!

Waugh! What a hideous face!
...It's no good, Link.
We tried to settle this peacefully, but
some people can't be reasoned with...

Link, save your breath!
Fight now and talk later!

So this would be the Deepwood
Shrine the Minish elder spoke of...
He...said something about there being
monsters inside, didn't he?
He-Hey now! No reason to be afraid or
anything... I'll be waiting right here.
No, wait! What am I saying!? I'm not
letting you leave me alone out here!

Wow... It's hot in here! Come on!
Let's not stand around wasting time!
Find that element, so we can
get out of here!

Hm. To think the ruins were hidden
within this cliff the whole time!
Watch your step, Link. There
may be traps in here.

Who knew there'd be someplace like this
behind one of the town's fountains?!
Well, let's get moving and see if we can
find that item those Minish mentioned.

Urk... Owowow!! I just smacked my
hip on something!
Well, not my hip... My...whatever it
is I have now... My brim? Whatever!
That old fool must just love sending
people on dangerous missions!
And how did that Librari get into
the Temple of Droplets, anyway?
I guess the answer lies up ahead.
Keep moving, boy!

Brrr...chatter chatter...
I'm freezing in here...!!
If you don't find that element quickly,
I'm going to turn into a hatsicle!!
Hurry up, Link!

It may be the Royal Crypt, but graves
are creepy, no matter whose they are!
Where are we supposed to go to meet
this King Gustaf anyway?
I'm not so sure I even want to anymore!
Can we just go somewhere less creepy?

What an irritation! We find our way to
the very tops of the clouds...
And now we have to go even higher
to find a floating palace?
I can't believe what a long way we've
come. And look how high we are!
Don't look down, Link! And watch
your step! It's a long fall from here!

How much farther do we have to go!?
This place goes on forever!
Ah, there's no point in complaining
about it. We must press onward!
After all, how much more could there
be? Come on, Link! Let's go!

Whoa...!

Is this really Hyrule Castle? I can't
believe it! What's happened here?
Vaati's magic has grown more
powerful than I'd imagined...
But the king and Zelda are in danger,
Link! Let's go!

These raindrops are like boulders of
water to us, kid! Watch out!
If one of them hits us, it'll sting
something fierce!

Hehehe! So, what do you think,
Link?
Pretty dark and spooky, isn't it?
Makes you wanna cry, doesn't it?
What? You're...not scared?
Well, good! Neither am I!
So, um... Come on, let's go...

Wow! Look at the size of that waterfall!
Beautiful! Simply beautiful, my boy!

What have we here? Some kind
of vortex?
Well, we seem to have hit a dead end...
What shall we do from here?

... ...

Am I still alive?

... ...
... ...
Link!!
What were you thinking, child!
You just reaped the whirlwind, as
they say! We could be dead right now!
... ...
... ...
...But I must admit, it did the trick!
Are we...in the land above the clouds?
Then there must be something here that
can lead us to the final element!
Let's go find it!

Now how do you build something
like this on top of a cloud?
Maybe someone lives inside. If so,
perhaps we could ask for the element?
It's worth a shot, Link!

So this perfectly normal-looking stone
was another portal to the Minish world!
There may be other rock portals. Keep
your eyes peeled, boy...

That's right! Even some human objects
are portals to the Minish world!
Those Minish may not look like much,
but they are quite crafty!

What? ...What is this?
What's happened here!?
They've been turned to stone! All of
them! The minister...and the guards!
Everyone in the castle, all just
like Princess Zelda...
This can only be the work of that evil
Vaati! What cruelty. Link!
We must use the power of the sacred
Four Sword to undo this evil!

Once you've pulled off their iron masks,
those guys are no trouble whatsoever.

Your sword won't make a dent in their
thorny armor!
Flip them over before you strike!

Don't panic, Link! Only one of
them is real! The rest are fakes!

With their stone masks on, these
things can put up quite a fight.
If you just unmask them, though, they
won't pose much of a threat.

Hmn?! Hmmmmnnnn...
Ah, of course! How silly of me!
Hey, my boy! Jump into that whirlwind
over there for me!
Heh heh heh... I wonder, is this a
great idea or a terrible one?

Whoa! How about that?! Of all the
places for them to hide a portal!
You've done well, my boy. Was that
intuition? Or...just a lucky guess?

Hmn? There's something fishy about
this area...
I can't say exactly what, though...
Just something weird in general...
Don't you feel it?

Whoa! So there WAS a portal
hidden there!
I knew I sensed something!

So, this must be Castor Wilds...

It's a nasty, dank place, filled with
swampland and mire...
But we know there's an element waiting
for us somewhere in here, so...
In we go! Come on, Link!
Into the muck with us!

Now, that is one nasty-looking statue!
That eye has such an evil glower to it.

There's only one thing to do here. Just
break those pots that are in the way!
Stand in front of them and press R
to lift them over your head.
Then press it again to throw them!

With this small key, we should be able
to open any locked door here!
But I should warn you, once you've
used the key, it will vanish forever.
To use it, just stand in front of
a locked door and press R.

Do you see that lever? I think you
should be able to pull it.
Just stand in front of it and press R
to grab it, then press down to pull.

Once you take hold of something with
R, use Control Pad to push or pull it.
This is extremely important, so I hope
you take pains to remember it!

Wow! Look at the size of that barrel!

Hm? Oh, right! Right! How silly of me!
It's not big; we're just small!

Wha--!? Hey, be careful, my lad!
The barrel just moved!

What we need now is something to
hold down this switch...

Now what?

Unless we find a way to travel by
water, we won't be going much farther.

This must be what the humans who built
this mine used to get around in here.
Maybe we should hop in.

Hm? What? After all this, you don't
expect me to believe you're scared!
There's nothing to be afraid of here!
Come on, let's go!

Sweet jumping jellyfish, that was awful!
Hey, kid, what are you smiling about?
I knew it was madness to risk our lives
in that rickety human contraption!
From now on, let's just stick to our
feet! Well, I mean...your feet.

Oh my! It looks really, REALLY
hot in that lava!
Trust me: falling into that would
be a bad idea. I'm sure you agree.

How interesting! So there was a portal
hidden away in here, hm?
Whenever you want me to shrink you
down, just hop up here and press R!

Phew...! We barely made it! I was
certain we'd run out of time!

Hmn?! Did something just fall down,
or was it just my imagination?

What?! This floor is made out of ice!

Be careful not to fall and freeze
your backside to the floor, Link!

Hm. It looks like something is frozen
inside this block of ice...
Link, why don't you go take a
look?

Hey! The sunlight's shining through!

Ahhh... It's so nice and warm. I can
feel myself starting to defrost again.

Hey...!!

Well done, Link!
This looks to be the element, all right.
But what will we do?

We can't even touch it while it's
trapped in that ice...
We'll need to melt it off somehow...

Of course! Sunlight! Once we get some
sunlight in to melt the ice,
that element will be as good as ours!

We did it, Link!
Now we can take the element!
That was a lot of trouble,
but we finally did it, and...
What in blazes!?

Hey, something's not right here!!

What!? What's this?!

That stupid Octorok stole our element!

Don't just stand there! We've got to go
get it! Link! Now!

Link! Where are you?
Are you still there under me?
It's so dark, I can't see my beak
in front of my face!
Watch your step! I don't want you
to trip over anything...

Oh my! There was a portal hidden
in there?

There's a fluffy cloud floating here.
It looks awfully comfortable.

That panel... I think if we stomped on
it hard enough, it might flip over...

There's a strong gale blowing here!
Try not to get swept away!
And hold on to your hat!

Perhaps your sword could reflect the
blasts coming from those statues.

What in the world is that?!

Hmmm... Yes, yes... It certainly
does look suspicious...

Huh? Wha--? What in the world!?

My word! It's a treasure chest!

There seems to be a switch here!

Oh, a Piece of Heart!
Well, that IS useful.

So this is your house...
Well, it seems like a nice place.
...So, where's my room?

So! This is your room? That makes it
my room, too, right?

I sense something unusual here...
Is it something hidden?
I won't tell anyone, so come on!
Show me!

Why, this is the shopkeeper
Stockwell's house!
You can tell much about a person
from the house he keeps, hm?
It's pretty unusual, even by Hyrulean
standards. It even has a pool!

That mustachioed guy strikes me as
somewhat unreliable.
There's something fishy about this
room, too.

Sniff sniff sniff! Mmmm, doesn't that
smell spectacular?
Perhaps they give out free samples.
I say, would you...ask for me?

There seem to be many interesting
books in here...
  Hyrule on 10 Rupees a Day,
  So Your Son Wants to Be a Hero...
  It Could Be Verse!, by Percy, and
  Rem's Anthology for Sleepless Nights.
Hmmm, they all look pretty good,
but which one to read first?

Are you sure I look all right? I never
know what to wear to formal occasions.

How tranquil...
And those cows look so...delicious.

Whoa! Did you see that cat looking
at me?! I know it wants a piece of me!

Waaah! That really startled me!
Everything's scary when you're small!

Hm? Whoa! It...blew up?

Hey, kid! Look at where that stone
marker used to be...
There's some strange symbol on the
ground.
Yes, of course... Why, this must be...

...Well, I haven't the foggiest, to be
honest. Hm...

Hey! That stone marker crumbled! And
there's another of those symbols!
...You know, no matter how many times
I see that happen, it still rattles me.

Hey! We've found another Wind Crest!

Now we have one more point of travel
when we use the Ocarina of Wind!

Aha!! So that mysterious mark we've
been seeing is a Wind Crest.
If you play the Ocarina of Wind, Zeffa
comes to pick you up and fly you away.
That means we can have Zeffa carry us
to any other Wind Crest we've seen.
Are you following me, Link?
Don't hurt your brain thinking about it.
Just give it a try, and you'll see what
I'm talking about.

Hmn?!
Say, look at that, Link!
There's a book up on top of the
bookcase!
But how are we going to get it? We
can't reach it, and we have no ladder.
And I don't think just shaking the
bookcase will make it fall, either.
This presents an interesting
problem, wouldn't you say?

Hey now! You can't just go waltzing
into people's homes like that!
If the owner isn't home, you'll just
have to come back later.

Hm. This house appears to be empty...
Maybe we shouldn't go in here.

Hm? That's unfortunate...
They're not open yet.
Ah, well. We'll just have to come
back later, won't we?

The door is shut.
We can't open it from this side...

Hey, you don't have any Kinstone
pieces!
How can you fuse Kinstones if you
don't have any Kinstone pieces!?

I don't think we can walk fast enough
to cross this swamp.
We're going to have to find some way
to get across safely...

Hey, kid! Why don't you take that Cane
of Pacci and fire it at that hole?
I mean, you never know what'll happen
until you try, right?

Oooooog. I'm sure I've mentioned this
before, but I'm no good with heights.
Wait, hold on... I think I see
something down there!
Sigh... I guess that means we have to
take the plunge after all, hm?

Hmph! There's a locked door here! See if
you can find a key to open it.

That noise just now! What was that?
Something must have happened...
Be careful, Link!!

Hmm! Yes, yes, yes! Why, it all makes
sense now, doesn't it, boy?
Librari used these flippers to swim to
the entrance to the Temple of Droplets.
So, if you put these on, you should be
able to swim, too! Remarkable!

If I recall correctly, and I guarantee
that I do, my boy...
I think Syrup said to stand in front of
a sleeping person and press R.

Now there's a puzzler...

I suspect there's not much more we can
do here right now. Let's press on.
Perhaps we can work this from another
angle later on.

That hand is a real pain, Link.

Perhaps one of those gizmos you carry
around can do something to it!

What!? I haven't even had time to
settle in, and you're bothering me?
Deepwood Shrine lies, obviously enough,
deep in the heart of these woods!
So says my superior intuitive sense.
Now, get a move on!

This place is dangerous...
There are so many monsters.
Kid! Be careful!
You wouldn't want to let them hurt me!

"Check your surroundings to make
sure there's nothing hidden!"
That's the cardinal rule of
adventuring! So don't you forget it!

Sometimes, a way will open for you
when you are smaller.
You've got to try everything
you can, my boy!

The Minish are exceptionally tiny!

That means, when you're their size,
you can fit into some pretty tiny spots!
That includes places you couldn't
go at your normal size.
That's a pretty good tip, huh?

Hey, kid! Maybe now you'll have a little
respect for me, huh?
That's right! I can turn you tiny
anytime you want!
Well, that is, if there's a stump or
some other kind of portal nearby...

Hm. We're not going to get anywhere
if the Minish can't understand you...

The Minish certainly do seem to be
curious about the ways of humans...

"Don't ponder; wander!"

Don't waste your time trying to
think things through too quickly.
Take your time! Look around Minish
Village and see what you can see!

A strange nut that will allow us to
understand the Minish language...
The Jingle Nut, did he say...?
No, wait... That's not it...
Ah, I remember now! It was the
Jabber Nut.
That's what it was... Come on, my boy!
We've got to find the Jabber Nut!

So that Jabber Nut was, uhh...

Yeah, the Minish with
glasses said, um...
Was his name Feltari?

Anyway, we're supposed to go south
until we find a house inside a barrel.

Once you've learned how to speak
the Minish language,
we'll be able to ask about the
sacred blade. Let's get to it!

Well? What are you waiting for? You
can understand their language, right?
So stop wasting time and find out
about that sacred blade!

So only the Minish can repair
the sword, hm?
Maybe we should find out what the
other Minish know about that.

You've never actually seen the
Minish before, have you?
Ah, well, they are mostly good
folk. Yes...mostly...

If you have any hopes of reforging the
sacred blade, do as the elder says.
Go find the Earth Element!

A Minish shrine filled with monsters?

It sounds dangerous in there! We'd
better be careful...
I mean, you'd better be careful!

What? Don't tell me you're lost!

Listen, if you get lost, just examine
your surroundings closely...
I'm sure you can find some kind
of clue nearby.

We got through that monster-filled
shrine and found the Earth Element!
Great work, kid! You're doing a fine
job! Thanks to my help, of course.

The Minish elder wanted us to speak
with him once we found that element.
That's where we ought to go.

We need to learn how to reforge
the broken sacred blade.
We'll have to speak with the Minish
elder about that, won't we?
Well? What are you waiting for!? Evil
won't go vanquishing itself, you know!

So we're supposed to meet a Minish
blacksmith named Melari on Mt. Crenel?
You know, maybe we should stop in at
the town of Hyrule before leaving...

What's the matter? Are you lost?

Just where do you think you're
taking us, anyway?
Look at a map or something! Just
press START to see it.

Have you ever visited Hyrule before?

What? You have?
...What's it like?
Not that I... I mean, I've seen it
before! Of course I have!
I'm very well traveled. I just wanted
to see...what you thought of it!

Mount Crenel is a forbidding and
rocky place with many steep cliffs.
It lies just west of Hyrule Town.

We ought to equip ourselves in town
before risking the journey.

Aww...

I guess the festival that was going on
here in town has already ended.
I really wanted to see that...

It must have looked quite different
when the festival was going on, hm?

Look at all these shops! This is so
different from Minish Village!
I-I-I... I can't decide where to
go next!
Come on, my boy! Let's go shopping!

Oh, don't tell me you've forgotten
already! What is WRONG with you?
The Minish elder told us to see Melari
up on Mount Crenel.
But how do you suppose we're going to
climb that pile of rocks, anyway?

Hmmm...

If the mountain is anything like those
woods, there will be monsters ahead.
I'm not really busting a seam to see
this Melari, but...we have no choice.

Oh, hey! I totally forgot!

That sword technique you learned from
the swordsman...
The Spin Attack, that's what it's
called, right? That is so incredible!
Do you think you could teach
it to me sometime?
Hm?! Hey! Don't give me that look!
I can do anything that you can do!
Just give me some arms, and I'll
show you what's what!

A bean that grows when you pour water
on it...
I guess it was a good idea to buy that
bottle from the Deku Scrub after all!
See, my boy? Listen to me,
and you'll go far!

Hrm... Where on Mount Crenel is this
Melari the blacksmith, anyway?
Well, we know he's Minish, so try
to keep your eyes peeled!

Hey, kid! What's the matter?
You don't know which way to go?
At times like these, try everything you
can at spots that seem like dead ends!
Sometimes, you can find a way hidden in
the most unlikely of spots!
...Um, sometimes.

Hmm... It seems there are two types of
bean on Mount Crenel: blue and green.
If the color is different, I suppose how
you treat each one is different, too.

Remember, we have to find our way to
the top of Mount Crenel!
Once we're there, we'll start looking
for that Melari.

Explain something to me, my boy...
Why are we just wandering around?
We're supposed to be scaling Mount
Crenel and looking for Melari!

Somewhere on Mount Crenel, there's
a Minish blacksmith named Melari!
We have to find him!

There are some strange creatures on
Mount Crenel...
Creatures I've never seen before, and
your sword alone won't beat them!
Don't give up hope, though! Try your
other items on them!
Well...you don't need me to tell you
how to do your job.
Just deal with those monsters, and
I'll take care of everything else.

What?
You're lost again, aren't you?
Have you bothered reading any of
those signs we've been seeing?
You really ought to study them. They
might have some useful information!
...Not that I've been reading them
either...

Hey! Hurry up and find that Melari,
so we can fix the sacred blade!

Have you noticed something odd about
the Mountain Minish?
They're just a little different from
the Forest Minish, aren't they?
There seem to be many kinds of Minish,
just as there are many kinds of human.
And...many kinds of hat, too.
Mustn't forget the hats.

These Mountain Minish sure are
hard workers!
We should work just as hard and sing
a spiffy little song, like they do!
What do you think? Hey! Kid...?
Are you still listening to me?

This isn't the time to idle about,
you lazy boy!
We have to go search for the elements
while Melari works on that sword!

So humans made this mine long ago?

Well it's full of monsters now,
kid, so watch your back!

Perhaps the humans who made this mine
will have left some things we can use...
After all, there's no reason to let
good wares go to waste.

So we beat the fire monster and got
the second element! Incredible!
Kid, you may just be some kind of
hero or something!
I knew I sensed potential in you!

Oh, so I bet Melari has finished with
that sword. We should go pick it up!

So how about that sword that Melari
fixed up for you, huh?
I may be just a hat, but I can admire
good craftsmanship!

We must find the elemental sanctuary
to fill the sword with elemental power.
I'd never have looked for the elemental
sanctuary in Hyrule Castle, though!
You know how to get there, right?
Let's go!

So of the four elements, we've got
Earth and Fire...
And now, we have the White Sword
to absorb their power!
That means the sacred blade's power
has almost been restored!

Why do you look so confused? Don't you
understand what's going on?
The elemental sanctuary exists between
the human world and the Minish world.
Here, let me explain with a little
example: in a ham sandwich...
the elemental sanctuary would be the
ham between the two slices of bread!
...You've still got that look.
Did I just make it more confusing?

So! We must infuse the White Sword
with the elemental power.
That means we must find the
elemental sanctuary.
And the way we do that is... Um...
Well, I'm sure we'll figure it out!

I think that you and I may be the only
ones who can see the mystic doorway...
Well, that's fine by me. That means
no one will notice anything unusual!

We just need to infuse the sword with
the power of these two elements.
Then, the sacred blade will be
nearly complete!

Only two elements remain!

They must be in the places marked on
your map by the Minish elder!
Why don't we take another look at that
map? If memory serves me correctly...
There should be a mark out on the
westernmost edge of Castor Wilds.

So the sacred blade has finally started
to show us a portion of its power!
If we use this new skill of yours well,
we should be able to access new areas!

If you're after the elements, just
check your map by pressing START.
I believe the elder of the Forest
Minish marked the locations there.

Hrm... According to the map, we'll need
to cross Castor Wilds.
That unexplored region is where we
must go to find the next element!

The swamp covering Castor Wilds looks
impassable on foot. What will we do!?

Link, how long has it been since
you left home?
Your grandfather must be worried.
Why don't you show your face at home?
He must have plenty of news to share
with you by now.

Hnyaaaawn...

Mmmmnumumummm...
Even I'm getting tired now...
I guess I need a wake-up mushroom
or something to perk me up!

Hoho! Well...

The big lake spreading out to the west
of Hyrule is Lake Hylia.
The rich water that flows from it has
fed the Minish Woods for millennia.
Every day, you learn something new,
don't you, Link?

Well, I say! There seem to be a lot of
Minish living in town, too...
Even if they can't be seen, I'm sure the
Minish make their presence known...

So, about that wake-up mushroom you
just bought... It kind of, um...smells.
COUGH! COUGH!

I suppose that awful stink could pull
anyone from the deepest slumber!

Hey, Link. I've been up here for
a while, and I've been wondering...
I know about hats now, but I don't
know much about Hyrulean shoes...
Where could we go to learn a little
more about that?

So about that old lady in the woods
named Syrup or something...
Didn't she strike you as a little
bit, well, strange?
I'm confident that her potions work
as advertised, though.
She looks like someone who could whip
up a mean magic brew...

Once we cross Castor Wilds, the
element should be easy to find.
If you forget where to go, just take
a look at your map.

When you're crossing a swamp, you
want to be as swift as the wind...
There's no point in stopping to look
around. Sightseeing is right out!
What I'm trying to say is that I don't
much relish the thought of a mud bath!

That one-eyed stone statue in Castor
Wilds looks like it's staring at us!
...That eye really creeps me out.

Creepy ruins standing on the far side
of Castor Wilds...
Maybe that's where the ancient people
who guarded the element used to live.

That element is sure to be protected by
traps inside those ancient ruins!
Link, be careful!

Don't just wander around aimlessly...
That's the quickest way to get lost!
If you do get lost, look at your map
immediately to get your bearings.
You will find your way only if you know
where you are AND where you're going.

The next element is near Lake Hylia.
Now, how are we going to get there?
I wonder who might be able to help
us out with something like that...

All we have to do is use the Ocarina of
Wind to call Zeffa!
If we stand on a Wind Crest and call
him, he'll take us where we want to go!

Well, now that we've got this Ocarina
of Wind, shouldn't we try to use it?
Even places we've seen before may hold
new surprises if we try flying there...

Well, I'd never have suspected it of
that Minish elder in the library...
To think he was an adventurer! And
that he visited the Temple of Droplets!
Maybe we should look up that Librari
and hear what he has to say.

Hm. Now, how did Librari get into
the Temple of Droplets?
I guess we'll just have to go visit
him at the library and ask.

So, where in the library would any
Minish folk live, anyway?
Maybe those people who say the Minish
exist "only in stories" might be right!
Hey! Link! What's that look for?
Don't tell me you were one of...them?
You're kidding me! You're wearing a
Minish person on your head, you oaf!
I certainly hope you believe in us now!

How did we get roped into running all
over creation returning library books?
I understand it's all just to learn
how to enter the Temple of Droplets,
but this is hardly the sort of duty
worthy of a great adventurer!

Minish people are very interested in
human ways.
I think they watch the people in
town very closely.
They've probably been watching you,
too, without your knowing it.
Hey, Link, careful what you say
and do when you think you're alone!

So there are three books that we're
supposed to return, right?
Link, I'm sure you can handle it!
Don't get me wrong! I'd love to help!
But I'm a great Minish sage! I don't
understand your big, human ways!
So...I'm counting on you!

This really is starting to take valuable
time from our search for the element!
But buck up, kiddo! We're almost
done, Link!!!

I just can't figure out how Librari
got into the Temple of Droplets.
I'm going crazy with curiosity!

You know, even these Minish living in
the town still have their own troubles.
I feel like I've learned a lot here.

The Temple of Droplets holds the last of
the elements, like the Minish elder said.
So let's brace ourselves and do this!
Are you ready, Link?!
... ...
What?! What's that face for?
You don't want to brace yourself?! All
right, fine! No bracing! Let's just go!

Did you know the flippers Librari gave
you let you dive as well as swim?
They're good for avoiding things when
you're in the water...
And let's face it, if something hits you
in the head while you're swimming...
I'm going to be the one who gets
the worst of it.
So please, remember that. For my sake,
Link!

Don't just wander around aimlessly...
That's the quickest way to get lost!
If you do get lost, look at your map
immediately to get your bearings.
You will find your way only if you know
where you are AND where you're going.

That phantom we saw earlier... He said
he was an ancient king of Hyrule.
What else do we know? The element was
nowhere to be seen in the Wind Ruins.
I guess we'll just have to go to
the place marked on our map...
But first, you should infuse your
sword with that element.
We must head for the elemental
sanctuary!

It seems the king and the guards are
not be able to see it...
But the entrance to the elemental
sanctuary MUST be inside Hyrule Castle!

Link! Aren't you forgetting
a little something?
We need to infuse your sword with the
element that we worked so hard to get!
After all, we certainly worked hard
enough to get it. We ought to use it!

I suppose we'll have to try going
to the point marked on the map...
We have no other clues leading us to
the remaining element, that's for sure.

Link, there's only one
element remaining!
Once you've used the sacred blade to
free Princess Zelda from her curse,
perhaps you can ask her out on
a date or something.
Don't worry, I'll be right there with you!
You will need my advice, after all!

Did you see that?
King Gustaf was calling us...
Perhaps we ought to visit the point
marked on our map.
It may have been a dream, but I'm sure
it will make sense if we go there.

Uhh... Don't tell me the new path leads
us into a grave...?
That means King Gustaf must really
have been a...a...
Whoa! I just got a chill down my seam!

I haven't mentioned it up to now, but
ghosts and stuff like that...
They really give me the heebie-jeebies.

So I'd rather not go into that grave if
we can avoid it at all...
But, Link, this doesn't seem
to bother you very much...
Either you're very much in control of
your fear...
Or you haven't really registered what's
going on here...

Fine, fine!! King Gustaf is waiting for
us inside that crypt!
And remember, it IS the Royal Crypt, so
show a little respect in there!
Got that, Link?

Sooo... Meeting a dead king means...

He must have had unfinished business
in the world of the living.
He seemed awfully polite for a ghost.
I expected...spookier, I suppose.
What do you suppose he meant by all
that "source of the flow" business?

"The source of the flow"...

In other words, a place that the water
comes from, wouldn't you say?
Now, ask yourself: where does all the
water in Hyrule come from?

We only need to find one more element.

And while we don't know exactly where it
is, we've got a good lead to follow!
I'm sure we'll be on the right track if
we find Gustaf's "source of the flow"!
Let's go, Link!!

Of course! The source of the flow!
He meant Veil Springs!
I wonder what lies up ahead...

Well, we know it's connected to the
element, so let's go, Link!

What's happening to the source
of the water?
There shouldn't be anything but
blue sky up there!
Well, no point sitting around thinking
about it!
... ...

Hey, I just realized something.

I'm starting to think...and talk...
a lot like you lately! What's with that?
I need to get my head straight!

There must be something just beyond
Veil Springs that leads to the element.
We're just one step away from being
able to lift Princess Zelda's curse!

A world of clouds high above
the ground...
I feel like I've seen it all now!

Link, perhaps it would be
best if you didn't look down.
One false step and...
I don't even want to think about it!

Nothing but clouds, as far as the eye
can see!
But there's got to be a clue to the
final element's location somewhere!
Keep those eyes peeled, Link!

That tornado near Veil Springs took us
to this cloud world! Can you believe it?
I don't know what awaits us next,
but I can't wait to find out!
... ...
Hm? Hey, Link!!
Don't get all scared on me now!
Show me some spirit, lad!
Let's enjoy ourselves!

The people who live on the clouds must
know something of the last element!
We should certainly ask, at any rate!

What is it, Link?

Weren't we going to ask the wind folk
here about that last element?

We come all this way to the clouds, and
we have ANOTHER building to explore?
And what's holding that thing up
in the first place?
Link, walk very carefully up
here, you got that!?

Wow, a Palace of Winds atop a
field of clouds... How elegant.
But that's not our first concern.
The monsters here are pretty tough.
Watch your footing, and make sure
you don't fall!

So the last element is in the deepest
recesses of the Palace of Winds...
We've finally done it, Link!
You know what you have to do now!

Whoa!

Maybe fighting the flow isn't what we're
supposed to be doing here...
Perhaps we should just let it carry
us along for a bit.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right?

Link! I'm overcome!
We've got all the elements now!
Now we can revive the sacred blade!

You'll have Princess Zelda back to
normal in no time!

This will go down in legend!

To think that I will witness the
rebirth of the sacred blade!
I can barely contain myself! Quickly!
Quickly! To the elemental sanctuary!

The king and the guards must not be
able to see it...
But the entrance to the elemental
sanctuary is right in the courtyard!

How...could he?! Vaati will pay for this!

Link! Now is the time to use the
true power of the sacred Four Sword!!
You can lift the curse from each of
these people, one by one!

Hyrule Castle has fallen into darkness.

This place is a den of evil for Vaati
and his beast minions now...
I understand your haste, but it may
be wise to retreat for now...
Just until we've prepared ourselves to
face this challenge anew!

Hyrule Castle has become a castle of
darkness now, and I fear for the king.
Link! You are the only one in all
of Hyrule who can save those people!

If Vaati is after the light force, he
won't stop until he's drained Zelda!
I doubt she will be able to survive the
extraction process...
Link! We must hurry to the roof
of Hyrule Castle!

We will get through this!

We have all of the techniques and
power you've gained in your journey!
And we have your wisdom and courage
as well! Link! I believe in you!

Hyrule Castle has grown dark...
Perhaps this repulsive scene...
is just a reflection of the evil lurking
in the heart of my former student.
... ...
Ah, what have I created?
But don't worry about me, Link!
I know what we must do!!

We have no time!!
We must get to Princess Zelda!!

What are you doing talking to me!!
We have no time for this!!
Let's go, Link!!

Princess Zelda!
Link and I are on the way!!
Wait for us! We're coming!!

Well done, Link!
I knew you could do it!!
Now! Let's remove that curse
from Princess Zelda!

Hold on just a little longer, Your
Highness!
Come on, Link! Hurry up and
return Princess Zelda to normal!

It's been a long road, but we're
almost there. After all...
The sacred Four Sword that you carry
must be able to remove the curse!
Princess Zelda will be restored!

It's dangerous here!
Link!
Let's get the princess to the
elemental sanctuary quickly!

Now that Vaati's power is fading,
this place is crumbling!
Link!! Princess Zelda!!
Watch your footing!!

As soon as we take care of one
problem, another one comes up!
Link, I'm sorry to have to
say this...
But you'll have to save your joyful
reunion with Zelda for another time.

It's nice taking in the view from up
here and all, but...
I'm thinking maybe I should be a
little higher up by now...
What I'm trying to say here, kid, is...
have you been drinking your milk?

Hey, kid! Kid!
Slow down a little!
You seem to have completely forgotten
that I'm on top of your head here!
Man, I hate to think of how this is
going to play out...

ZZZZZ.......
Huh? Whuzza--! What?!
What are you talking about?!
Me? Sleeping? That's crazy!
Mmmmnumumummm...

Yes? What's the matter, m'boy?

What? You were just checking up on
me? What's that about!?!
You think I just sit on your head,
waiting at your beck and call?
I can't believe it! Grumble, grumble...

Hey, kid! Could you lend me a hand?

I've got a nasty back itch, and I can't
reach it with my beak.
Could you please scratch me
right there?
No, up! Up! OK, now to the left!
I said left!
... ...
Ohhh, sweet mercy!♪
That's the stuff!
Thanks, buddy! I owe you one!

Hey! Hey! Stop twirling around like that!
You're giving me the spins, kid!

Man, I could really go for a nice,
hot bath right now...
Huh?! What's that?!
You'd send me to the cleaners!?
What makes you think you can treat
me like common laundry, huh?

Mmmmnumumummm...

Come on, please...
Just five more minutes...
I promise I'll get up in five minutes...

Mnyawwwn... I don't know why
I'm so tired...
I guess I just get a little bored sitting
up here, watching you wander around.

Do you have to ask me about every
single little thing?!
Just figure it out for yourself,
you big baby!

Oh, NOW you need me?

I was starting to think you'd forgotten
that I was even up here!
...I was starting to get a little lonely.

Mmmmnumumummm...

Oh, I couldn't eat another bite...
Let's take the rest home...
Wha--! Oh my! Was I talking in my
sleep or something?
How odd...
Mmmmnumumummm...

Ahem! You know, I don't take students
very often or anything...
But for you, I figured I could make an
exception! Just a little one, you know.

So hungry...

Rrrrrumble rumble...

!!!
That wasn't my stomach!!
It must have been the wind
or something!

You're so energetic all the time...

Not that I'm saying you're hyperactive
or anything! I meant it as a compliment!
Like...you've got a special talent for
being WAY too peppy or something.

Hmn? Huh?

Strange... I thought a woman was
calling out to me just now...
Maybe it was just my imagination.

What's up, Link?
What can I do for yo--GURRK!
Owowowow... I jutht bit my thung!
Don't make me thpeak...
Jutht thort it out yourthelf!

You know...

I'm really suffering from lack of
exercise up here...and I had an idea.
Link, why don't you climb onto
my head for a while?

Hey, Link, why don't we just take
the rest of the day off?
I'm just beat, I tell you...

Hm?! Sniff sniff! Sniff sniff!
Do you smell something...weird?
Oh! Oh my! I'm sorry, Link!
You see, I... I...
I hid a little eggy snack in your hair
about a month ago, and...
I completely forgot about it!
Oh, dear... It's quite disgusting!

You know, Link, your sword work
really has come a long way.
You remind me of a young me. When I
was your age, I was quite a swordsman!

You know, your hair's always really
messy... A real rat's nest...
As long as I'm up here, no one will ever
need to know. You can thank me later.
But I recommend seeing your stylist
before you next meet Princess Zelda!
Must look good for the ladies!

Mmmmnumumummm...

Mnn? A test? Oh, no! I forgot to study!

Oh, wow! What time is it?! And what
was I dreaming about just now?
Maybe I should go back to sleep and
try to figure it out...
Mmmmnumumummm...

La lala lala!♪
What do you think, Link?
Nice melody, isn't it?

I just wrote it myself. I call it
"Live Long, Love Long"!
It's just exploding with fiery romance!
Makes your heart soar, doesn't it?

La lala lala!♪
What do you think, Link?
Nice melody, isn't it?

I just wrote it myself. I call it
"Live Long, Love Long"!
It's just exploding with fiery romance!
Makes your heart soar, doesn't it?

Well, it's almost time to bring all of this
to a close, isn't it? I'm ready!

Link! What's the matter?
Are you nervous? That's no good!
We need you relaxed and ready! Take a
deep breath and exhale slowwwwly...
Just stick to what you know, and I'm
sure we'll come out just fine.

Link, I know this may not be
a great time for it, but...
I wanted to say thanks for everything
you've done. I'm very grateful for--
Hm? What? You're freaked out?
You're not used to me being nice!?
Fine, then! Forget I said anything!

Hm... You know, I hadn't noticed,
because I'm with you all the time...
But you've grown to be quite a powerful
young lad.
I just wanted you to know... Anyway,
let's get moving, Link!!

We make a fine team, don't we? Why,
I might just stay up here forever!
After all, I've grown quite used to my
little "ringside seat" to all the action!
And you'd never have to worry about
combing that mess of a hairdo again!
What do you say to that, Link?

Ouch! Won't somebody stop them!?

Ow! Ow! Help... Somebody!
Can't anybody hear me?

OUCH!!!

Hey! Kid! You there!

Ow!

Hey! Don't just stand there!
Do something!!!

Ow!

What's wrong with you!? Do you like
watching me take this abuse!? Help me!

Phew! Well done! That was close. Not
that I couldn't handle them myself.
But that's beside the point!

What in the world is a lone child
doing so deep in the woods?

Ho ho! I see.

The...Picori, you say? And Vaati?

Vaati's cursed someone? What?
The sacred blade?!?

Is that so? I see, I see... You know,
you and I have quite a lot in common.
You see, I, too, am on a quest to
break a curse of Vaati's.
And you say that reforging the sacred
blade can break his curse, eh?
Well, then you have found yourself
a companion, my boy!
My name is Ezlo. It's a pleasure to
make your acquaintance.

Wait! Wait, I say!

You walk so quickly!
Too quickly, in fact!
Can't you go any slower? Surely
you've noticed that I have no legs...

Boy! Take a good look at me! Do you
really think I can walk that fast!?

Augh!

If it isn't one thing, it's another!
You are a troublesome boy!

There! Now, you can't possibly
leave me behind.
My... It's quite comfortable up here.
More comfortable than it looks, surely.
And much easier on me!

Hey! Quit your squirming! Can't
you sit still? See! There...
Yes, yes! That's it. Much better.

Now, I suppose a boy like you still has
much to learn about the world.
If ever you need my insight, press
SELECT. I'll be happy to help!
Ah, such a hopeless child...

Hey! Where are you going?
You heartless brat! Help me!!!

What are you doing? Aren't you going
to finish them off?

...What? Is there something on my
face? Quit staring! It's rude!

Oh, Link. You're heading for
Minish Woods now, aren't you?
Leave the monsters that Vaati
freed to us, and go find the Picori!

Minish Woods lie far to the south from
here. If you get lost, check your map.

Hey, kid! Where are you going!?
That's the way we just came from!

You who desire to enter the realm of
the Minish, seek out the hidden portal.
Offer up your song at the portal's
base, and be guided to the world below.

Hmmm... It appears we have found the
Minish village.

Pico picori!

Ripi ripico picori!

Picoco pico ripico!

I gather it's been quite some time
since they last saw a human.
...What's that? You didn't understand
what they were saying just now?
Ah, yes. That was the language
of the Minish.
It's a little different from the dialect
I am most familiar with.
I'm afraid I didn't catch most
of what they said myself.
But perhaps there is someone here
who understands your language.
We should look around.

Fortunately, the Earth Element is in the
shrine at the far end of the village.
A horde of beasts lives in that shrine,
though, so enter with caution.

Oh! You speak our language!

It's been quite a while since we've
heard outsiders speak our tongue!
We have little to offer you in these
woods, but please, enjoy your stay.

Thank you for your offer, but we have
no time to relax. My name is Ezlo.
This child is Link.

We need to break a curse that has
been cast on the princess of Hyrule.
To do so, we'll need to reforge
the broken Picori Blade.

Ah, yes. And you've come here now
hoping to have the blade reforged?
Hm... Well, if that's what you're after,
you'll need four mystic elements.
These elements are the crystalline
forms of the energies of this world.
Only by infusing the blade with these
energies can a new blade be forged.
Here, give me your map. I can mark
where these elements can be found.

The Earth Element can be found in the
shrine to the north of Festari's abbey.
Speak with Festari. He will show you the
path to the shrine's entrance.
Go with caution. Evil creatures have
lately made their home in our shrine.
Return to me at once after you have
found the Earth Element.

So! You have found the Earth Element!

You are blessed with much courage and
strength for one so young.
If your conviction holds strong, head
to Mount Crenel.
There, you will find a man named Melari.

Among all the Minish, there is no one
more able to repair your sword.
If you ask him, I am certain he will
reforge your broken Picori Blade.
I shall send word to him in advance.

Travel safely. You are brave, but
there are many evils now in the world.

Leave through this door here. It will
take you out of the forest quickly.

Great elder, we are in your debt.

We shall head for Mount Crenel
at once!