Bank 0C: Ezlo

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?