THE LEGEND OF ZELDA - Script

A Note on the Screenplay Adaptation of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”

I'm sure many of you are probably very eager to get on with the The Legend of Zelda screenplay I have written, but I feel I must give you all fair warning before hand. In the process of adapting Zelda: OoT into a screenplay many sacrifices were necessary in order to keep the story at a reasonable length. As you will notice on the title page of this script I have been working (off and on) on this screenplay for nearly five years now, cleaning it up, taking things out and replacing them with others. I have also in that time done my best to preserve the essence of the Zelda games while at the same time being forced to make major changes to the original games’ storyline, characters, and yes, even the races that inhabit OoT.

I mention all of this because over the years I have put this up in various fan fiction forums for review and have gotten more or the less the same comments regarding some of the changes I’ve made. So before you read on let me let you in a little bit on some of the differences you’ll find in this screenplay when comparing it to the game:

· The Kokiri are not a race of children as they are in the game.
· The Gerudo consist of both men and women (although Nabooru herself does remain female, she does consist of the biggest character change of all when compared to the game).
· The Zora and the Gorons have been completely eliminated from the story, although I do have a small nod to the both of them.
· The Spiritual Stones, Sage Medallions and the Ocarina of Time have been condensed into one magical item I call the Medallion of Time.

All of the things mentioned above and more have been sacrificed for the sake of time and story. It would simply take too long to tell this story in a two-hour period and in all fairness I felt that the characters and their relationships were more important and deserved a larger part of the script instead of spending countless amounts of time explaining why the Gerudo are all female or why the Kokiri are all children.

The point I’m trying to make here is this: I am a serious screenwriter. I plan on doing this for a living. And, although I won’t delude myself into thinking I will ever get this script made, I am still 100 percent committed to the craft of filmmaking. When I took on this project five years ago I set out with the hopes of making a true Zelda Screenplay that could appease both hardcore fans and people who’d never even heard of the game before.

One last thing: given the length of this script (about 116 pages) I will be posting it in small parts so as not to overwhelm any interested readers. So on that note, enjoy the script and please, don’t be too hard on me.

Daniel Alfaro

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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA:
The Hero of Time

by

Daniel Alfaro


Disclaimer: "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Hyrule and other related characters and settings belong to Nintendo. No infringement intended."

First Draft
7th Revision -- 5/18/05
6th Revision -- 5/3/04
5th Revision -- 4/17/03
4th Revision -- 3/29/02
3rd Revision -- 10/29/00
2nd Revision -- 9/11/00
1st Revison -- 8/9/00


Title: This is but one of the legends of which the people
speak...

FADE IN:

CLOSE UP

Of the Book of Mudora lying open on top of a table. The
words on the page are written in runic letters. This is the
ancient Hylian language of Hyrule. Between the words are
crudely drawn pictures, much like the pictographs found in
ancient Egypt, depicting the words on the page. One picture
shows the three Goddesses of Hyrule: DIN, FARORE, and NAYRU.

ZELDA'S VOICE
Many centuries ago, three Goddesses
of power descended from the heavens
to create life from nothingness.

We PAN OVER to the next page showing two more, smaller
pictures. One is of Din flying over a barren wasteland, a
trail of red rain flowing out from beneath her. The second
is of Hyrule as a harsh red desert.

ZELDA'S VOICE
Din, the Goddess of Power,
cultivated the land with her magic
and created the red earth.

The page turns and we see another set of pictures, this time
of the Goddess of Wisdom, Nayru. The first is of Nayru
rising up from the ground in a swirling pattern, drops of
blue rain following her. The second is of a much healthier
Hyrule complete with trees and grass.

ZELDA'S VOICE
With the Goddess of Wisdom, Nayru,
came the oceans and the sun as well
as bestowing upon the land the
Spirit of the Law.

We PAN OVER to the next page for the next set of pictures.
One is of Farore, the Goddess of Courage, hovering above
Hyrule. Her power is spread out over the entire lands in a
circular pattern. The other is a picture of people and
animals working together to cultivate the land.

ZELDA'S VOICE
But with Farore, the Goddess of
Courage, came life.

The page turns showing the three Goddesses ascending back
towards the heavens seemingly getting closer as they do.

ZELDA'S VOICE
Their work done, the Goddesses
ascended back into the heavens, but
not without leaving one last mark
of their existence.

The next picture on the following page shows the collision
of the Goddesses. Beneath that shows three golden pyramids,
two with their bases right next to each other, the third
with it's base on top of the other two.

ZELDA'S VOICE
The Triforce. The symbol of our
religion, of our devotion to the
three Goddesses who breathed life
into the empty void and created our
land, Hyrule. The Triforce. An
ancient relic of unspeakable power
left by the goddesses. The power to
grant the wishes of any who attain
it, good or evil.

We move closer to the picture of the Triforce until we

WHITE OUT:

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - NIGHT

A heavy rain is pouring downward filling the screen. We PAN
DOWN until the sight of a huge castle in the middle of a
large plain can be seen with its drawbridge down.

A YOUNG BOY, 14 years old, can be seen standing in front of
the drawbridge shivering, his back to us. He wears a green
tunic with matching hat and pants as well as brown boots.

CUT TO:

CLOSE UP

Of a horse's hooves galloping on cobbled stones. The white
horse gallops fiercely, its ironed hooves clanging on the
road with amazing strength and speed.

CUT TO:

WIDE SHOT

Of the boy standing before the drawbridge. He is clutching
his arms around chest trying to stay warm, his back still to
us. We see the white horse exiting from inside the castle
heading straight for the boy.

INSERT

As the horse passes him we get a closer look at its
passengers. A STRONG LOOKING WOMAN with white hair holds
in her hands the reigns to the horse. Sitting on her lap is a
YOUNGGIRL, about the boy's age, wearing a white with yellow
trim dress.

BACK TO SCENE

The horse races passed the boy without a second thought. The
Young Girl looks back at him with fright, but the Strong
Looking Woman doesn't stop the horse. Soon they are out of
sight.

The boy stares off as the riders disappear into the darkness.
Silence ensues for a brief moment. Then, from behind the boy,
we hear a horse grinding its feet into the ground and snort.
The boy turns and sees looming behind him a DARK MAN on a
horse smiling evilly down at him. There is no mistaking the
fear in the boy's eyes.

The Dark Man pulls out his sword and raises his stallion to
its hind feet. As the horse lets out a deafening holler the
Dark Man raises his sword in the air. The boy stumbles back
onto the ground as he braces himself for the hit. And right
before it does we

CUT TO:

INT. KOKIRI FOREST - TREE HOUSE - DAY

The boy wakes up from his dream with a slight "yelp". He
wipes the sweat from his brow, pulling himself together.
This is LINK, about fourteen years old. He's a cute kid that
a lot of the girls seem to like a lot.

It takes him a second to register his surroundings before he
realizes he's in a house carved out of a large tree trunk.
In other words, he's exactly where he's supposed to be.

The hut is small but cozy consisting of two beds with
blankets faintly resembling tree leaves. A small table with
a chair sit in front of a circular window, the dawn's yellow
light shining through it.

Outside, a female voice calls to him. It is his sister,
SARIA, eighteen.

SARIA'S VOICE
Link? Link are you ready?

Upon hearing her voice he throws the covers off and starts
desperately looking for his boots and hat.

CUT TO:


EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

The forest is a place inhabited by a small tribe called the
Kokiri Forest People. As we move across the forest we see
tree after tree of houses similar to Link's, their trunks
reaching high.

All of the Kokiri tribe have gathered in the center of the
forest around a large tree known as the GREAT DEKU TREE. It
is a huge, magnificent tree that seems to cover half the
forest with its glorious leaves and branches.

Saria waits nervously outside while the rest of the people
stand near the Great Deku Tree. She looks back at them and
puts on her best smile.

SARIA
He was really tired last night.

She turns away from them resuming her nervous look. While
the rest of the people wait patiently, MIDO, a boy about
Link's age, is slowly getting frustrated. He turns over to
NYDIA, the Orator to the Great Deku Tree. In other words if
the Great Deku Tree were God then she'd be the pope.

MIDO
How long do we have to wait for him
today?

NYDIA
(calmly)
As long as we have to.

Link can be seen coming out of the tree house fumbling with
his hat. He is clothed in the same green tunic with brown
boots we saw him wearing in his dream. Saria gives Link a
look of frustration. He smiles trying to get on her good
side, but to no avail. They join the rest of the group.

NYDIA
We may begin.

MIDO
(to himself)
Finally...

Nydia looks over at Mido not so much angry as she is
concerned. He lowers his head in respect. Nydia begins the
morning ritual of the Great Deku Tree.

She stands in front of the Great Deku Tree holding a hollow
bowl-shaped deku nut the size of a large melon. It is filled
halfway with a very distinct blue water.

NYDIA
Berna no voce sah maladi. Berna no
voce lan keesh panomi.

The rest of the tribe repeats after her. Nydia pours the
liquid from inside the nut onto the grass before the Great
Deku Tree. The ground absorbs it quickly. She holds out the
Deku nut. Saria reaches out and takes it.

Nydia kneels to the ground and kisses the spot where she
poured the liquid. When she gets to her feet the tribe
disperses. The ritual is over. Link tries to sneak away from
Saria, but when she rests her hand on his shoulder he knows
he's been caught.

SARIA
What are we going to do with you, Link?

LINK
Uh... you could let me live.

SARIA
Well, as far as I'm concerned I
could never hurt my own brother.
But I'm not sure I can protect you
from the rest of the village. Link,
you're going to have to wake up
earlier for the morning ritual. You
know we can't start unless
everyone's here.

LINK
You could wake me up, you know.

SARIA
What for? You're a big boy now. You
should be able to wake up on your
own. Besides, you know I have to
get up early and gather herbs for
the ritual.

LINK
I know, I know...

SARIA
So what's the matter? Are you sick
or something?

LINK
I had another one of my dreams again.

SARIA
Oh. Was it the bad one?

He nods.

SARIA
Well, it's best not to think about
it. The dreams aren't real after
all. They'll pass soon enough.

A group of KOKIRI GIRLS Link's age walk by and eye him with
obvious interest.

GIRLS
(together)
Hi, Link.

LINK
(modestly)
Hello.

They giggle as they continue on. Saria looks at Link, a big
smile on her face.

LINK
What?

SARIA
Why don't you go talk to them?

LINK
I don't know.

SARIA
You don't know? Are you afraid of
girls or something?

LINK
(quickly)
No! I'm not afraid of anything.

SARIA
(nudging him)
So do something about it.

LINK
Don't wanna.

SARIA
Fine. Be a lonely bachelor the rest
of your life.

LINK
What's a bachelor?

SARIA
(smiling)
Oh! Get out of here you nut.

He runs over to a group of Kokiri boys. Saria watches him
then goes inside her tree house. Mido joins the group with
his friend TY. The boys Link was playing with begin to
disperse not wanting to get involved in whatever Ty and Mido
are planning.

MIDO
Hey, Link. You sleep well?

TY
Yeah, you sleep well?

LINK
Not really.

MIDO
You keep sleeping in so late you're
gonna wake up dead.

TY
Yeah, wake up dead.

LINK
How do you wake up dead?

MIDO
What do you mean how do you wake up
dead? You just do.

TY
Yeah, you just do.

LINK
But if I go to bed and die while
I'm sleeping then I can't wake up.
Because I'm dead.

Mido is silent as he tries to compute what Link said. Ty
begins to laugh.

MIDO
Shut up!
(to Link)
So you think you're smart or something?

LINK
No.

MIDO
(pushing him)
Yeah, you do. You think you're some
kinda genius.

LINK
Don't touch me.

Ty stands behind Link with his foot slightly stuck out.

MIDO
What's the matter? Gonna cry? Huh?
You gonna cry like a little baby?

LINK
No, I'm not. Now go away.

Mido pushes him. Link trips over Ty's foot and falls into a
puddle of mud. They laugh in his face then run off into the
woods. Link pushes himself to his feet and wipes the mud off
himself.

Very, very good. I mean that. I must say I'm also interested in film, although I've never written a serious screenplay such as this one. I just have one teensy thing:

A STRONG LOOKING WOMAN with hair holds in her
hands the reigns to the horse.

do you mean.... a strong looking woman with white hair, or something along those lines?

Keep up the good work ^^ I truly look foreward to reading more!!

Originally Posted by Topo_Gego

do you mean.... a strong looking woman with white hair, or something along those lines?

...I'm a jackass. Yes. That's what I meant. And yes, it has been fixed. Thanks for the note.

INT. HYRULE CASTLE - COURTYARD - DAY

The castle courtyard is like a circular sculpture garden
with stone bricks piled as high as the eye can see. It is
filled with small and delicate flowers as well as tall,
glorious statues.

Directly across from the entrance is a small throne made of
granite, a window directly behind. Peering through the
window is PRINCESS ZELDA, about 13 years old. She's a perky
little kid who is much smarter than most thirteen year-olds
are usually given credit for.

The window she is peering through leads right into the
King's Throne Room.

POV of Zelda

We see her father, KING DAPHNES NOHANSEN HYRULE, surrounded
by a roomful of ROYAL GUARDS. He is a stern, but wise
looking man of 50. He sits in a tall throne painted in gold
with red trimming. Standing next to him are two NOBLEMEN, the
King's trusted advisors.

The room is cut from the same stone granite the courtyard is
constructed of and draped with blue and white curtains.

The throne room's door opens and in walks GANONDORF DRAGMIRE,
King of the Gerudo Clansmen (also known as the Gerudo
Thieves). We recognize him immediately as being the man from
Link's dream. Zelda cowers lower behind the window sill.

CUT TO:

THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Ganondorf enters with the female warrior NABOORU, his second
in-command, and two GERUDO GUARDS. He kneels before the King.

GANONDORF
Your Highness.

KING
Sir Ganondorf, what news do you
bring today?

GANONDORF
The news concerns my people, Highness.

KING
Is that so? And what may those
concerns be?

GANONDORF
They are dying, my liege.

KING
Dying? Of what disease?

GANONDORF
From the disease of poverty, sire.
As the King of the Gerudo Clan I
humble myself before his majesty
and ask of him to lend us aid in
this, our most trying time.

KING
You mean aid in the giving of
currency, do you not?

GANONDORF
Yes, sire. You have my word as a
Gerudo that as soon as my people
are well again we will repay all debts.

KING
And what do I have to prove that
you will keep your word?

GANONDORF
I have only my word, my King.

KING
Sir Ganondorf, you have served
under my rule for only a short time.
And as grateful as I am of the
advice you have supplied for our
military purposes I am afraid that
I am unable to provide such a request.

GANONDORF
But your Majesty -

KING
Please, let me finish. If I were to
in fact grant such a request it
would drain us Hylians of the needs
we require in order to survive. I
am sorry. As much as I honor your
intentions and the services you
have provided I'm afraid my people
must come first.

GANONDORF
I understand, sire.

KING
(pause)
I'll tell you what. I, as well as
some of the other Nobles, will
discuss the details of your
situation in our next lands meeting.
In one weeks time we would have
reached a conclusion on where we
Hylians stand on the Gerudo.

GANONDORF
Thank you, sire. That's all I ask.

KING
Good. Now, on to other business. It
has come to my attention that there
are a small group of bandits
causing trouble in the Northland's...

Ganondorf senses something. The King's words drift off into
the b.g. as Ganondorf turns his head slightly to the window
from which Zelda is spying. Zelda hides quickly so as not to
get caught.

KING
Sir Ganondorf?

Ganondorf turns his attention back to the King.

GANONDORF
Sorry, your majesty. You were saying?

CUT BACK TO:

COURTYARD - CONTINUOUS

Zelda peeks over the window sill again to see that Ganondorf
has resumed his conversation with the King. From the
entrance to the courtyard we see IMPA, Zelda's faithful
servant. Despite her strong appearance and masculine
femininity she is quite sensitive. She has white hair and
piercing red eyes and is clothed in blue and white jump suit
with a red eye on its chest.

She spots Zelda kneeling in front of the window and clears
her throat. Zelda spins around, caught.

IMPA
What are you doing?

ZELDA
I was... just admiring the...
freshly cut marble.

IMPA
Do not lie to me. You were spying
on your father again, were you not?

ZELDA
(hangs her head)
Yes...

IMPA
Princess. We have had this
discussion before. Your father does
not app -

ZELDA
- Does not approve of me looking in
on his meetings, I know.

IMPA
So who was it this time? Was it
that guard you were showing me the
other day?

ZELDA
(giggling)
No.

IMPA
Well, then who could possibly be on
the other side of this window that
is so interesting...

She peeks through the window and sees Ganondorf talking with
the King. She turns to Zelda and gives her a strange look.

IMPA
I am not sure I understand this.

ZELDA
(quickly, disgusted)
No! It's not like that. Ew!

IMPA
Then tell me what could possibly be
so interesting about Ganondorf?

ZELDA
Nothing...

IMPA
Very well. I will respect your
right to privacy.

ZELDA
You will?

IMPA
Yes.

ZELDA
Okay.

IMPA
It just means I will have to cancel
today's outing is all.

Zelda opens her mouth to protest, but Impa stops her.

IMPA
No. There is no use complaining
about it.

ZELDA
(giving in)
Fine.

Impa considers then kneels down in front of Zelda who climbs
up on her back. Impa stands up and begins to walk through
Hyrule Castle Grounds.

CUT TO:


HYRULE CASTLE GROUNDS - CONTINUOUS

The Hyrule Grounds consists mostly of garden pathways with
delicately trimmed bushes and fountain sculptures. There are
many Royal Guards walking back and forth making sure no
unauthorized people get in.

IMPA
My, goodness, Princess. If you keep
growing like this I will not be
able to carry you much longer.

ZELDA
What are you talking about? Of
course you will.

IMPA
So are you going to tell me why you
were spying on Ganondorf or am I
going to have to take away your dinner?

ZELDA
(a beat)
What do you think of Ganondorf?

IMPA
I think he is an ambitious leader.
He seems to genuinely care for his
people.

Zelda sighs.

IMPA
My answer displeases you?

ZELDA
No, it's not that. It's just - ever
since he's arrived I've felt...
strange. Like he's hiding something.

IMPA
And what might that be?

ZELDA
I can't figure it out. Something
dark. Did I tell you I saw him in
the Castle library?

IMPA
No.

ZELDA
He was just sitting there with all
these books around him staying up
'til all hours of the night. Weird.

IMPA
And what, might I ask, were you
doing staying up all hours of the
night?

ZELDA
Uh, it was... hot.

IMPA
(disbelieving)
Go on.

ZELDA
Well, after he was done I took a
look at one of the books he was
reading. It was open to the section
about the medallion.

Impa's ears perk up. She chews on this for a little while.

ZELDA
Could he be after what I think he's
after?

IMPA
It is too soon to be making
speculations. He could just be
interested in ancient literature.

ZELDA
Oh please. You don't expect me to
believe that, do you?

IMPA
Your father might.

ZELDA
Daddy's not dumb. He'd believe me
if I told him.

IMPA
Need I remind you of the previous time
you foretold of such an event?

ZELDA
No, I remember it quite well, thank
you.

IMPA
And I am sure your father does as well.

ZELDA
But that was so long ago. He has to
have forgotten it by now.

IMPA
You put the entire city in an
uproar. Your father readied three
armies and for what? A dream.

ZELDA
If I told him it was a dream he'd
never have believed me.

IMPA
He would have proceeded with more
caution is all.

Impa walks into the horse stables.

CUT TO:

STABLES - CONTINUOUS

The stables are full of many different horses being tended
by various horse wranglers. Impa, with Zelda still on her
back, enters and slightly kneels next to a white horse
already saddled. Zelda sticks her foot into the stirrup and
pulls herself onto the horse.

IMPA
I am definitely getting too old to
keep carrying you like this.

She looks at Zelda who has a look of concern on her face.

IMPA
Does Ganondorf's presence bother
you that much?

She nods.

IMPA
Well, if you feel that strongly
about it then I guess there is only
one thing to do. Talk to the King
and try to convince him to do
something about it.

ZELDA
He'll never believe me.

IMPA
He might if I told him.

ZELDA
Really? You'd do that?

IMPA
You know how stubborn I can get. I
will not leave until I get what I want.

ZELDA
Thank you, Impa. You're wonderful.

Zelda reaches out and hugs Impa who, in turn, hugs her back.

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - LOST WOODS - NIGHT

One look at this place and it is easy to see why it is
called the Lost Woods. It is filled with thick trees and fog
so dense you can barely see but a few feet in front of you.

Saria can be seen with a small bouquet of flowers in her
hand. She walks up to a spot underneath a lone tree and
kneels before it. She digs a small hole with her hands and
places the flowers in it.

Saria sits there for a few minutes before getting up and
walking out of the woods.

CUT TO:

INT. KOKIRI FOREST - TREE HOUSE - NIGHT

Link is reluctantly getting into bed as Saria pulls the
covers over him.

LINK
But it's early.

SARIA
I know it's early, that's why.
Tomorrow I want you to be the first
one out for the morning ritual
waiting for everyone else to get
their lazy butts out of bed. Not
the other way around.

LINK
But I'm not tired and I don't want
to go to sleep.

SARIA
I'm telling you to go to bed now do
as I say.

LINK
What for? You're not my mom.

An awkward silence fills the room. Link's face has dropped
entirely, astonished at what he just said.

LINK
I am so sorry.

SARIA
It's ok.

Saria finishes tucking Link in before she starts to cry. She
sits on the edge of the bed with her face in her hands. Link
wraps his arms around her and hugs her tight.

LINK
Please don't cry. I didn't mean it.
I'm sorry.

SARIA
(wiping her face)
I don't know how long I can keep
this in anymore, Link.

LINK
I said I was sorry.

SARIA
No, it's - it's not that. For so
long I've managed to fool myself
into thinking that I could take
care of you as good as mom -
could... but I just don't think I
can anymore.

LINK
I don't think you did such a bad job.

SARIA
Thanks.

LINK
(pause)
What was mom like?

SARIA
What do you want to know about?

LINK
Whatever you remember.

SARIA
There's not much I do remember. I
was only four when she died. I do
remember how beautiful she was.
Especially her hair. She had this
beautiful, long, golden mane of
hair. When I was little I dreamed
of having hair just like her's
but...
(holding up a strand
of hair)
...as you can see... You're stuck
with what you're born with.

Link smiles, as does she. Saria opens her mouth wanting to
say more, but doesn't.

SARIA
Maybe we should go to bed now.

She strokes his hair as she blows out the candle next to his
bed. Link pulls the covers over his shoulder and falls asleep.

CUT TO:

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - NIGHT

Two horsemen gallop across the darkened plains silhouetted
by moonlight as they ride into the desert. We move in closer
and recognize the horsemen as Ganondorf and Nabooru, who
rides quietly beside him. It's obvious from the look on her
face that she's not happy about something.

GANONDORF
You're quiet.

NABOORU
Of course I'm quiet.

GANONDORF
May I ask why?

NABOORU
Because there's nothing to talk about.

GANONDORF
I see. You're upset about the
King's decision.

NABOORU
I'm upset about your reluctance to
do anything about it.

GANONDORF
There was nothing I could do about it.

NABOORU
After all these Hylians have done
to us you remain content letting
them step all over you. I'm
beginning to wonder if you're
actually going to keep the promises
you've made to our people.

GANONDORF
I did my best. What more can I give?

NABOORU
More. You can always give more.

GANONDORF
I am King of the Gerudo people and
I say we will wait until the King
and the nobles make their final
decision.

NABOORU
And if they say no? What then?
Allow our people to die just like that?

GANONDORF
I would never let that happen. You
know I'd do everything in my power
to protect our people.

NABOORU
Well, I don't see you doing very
much about it.

Ganondorf stays silent. Nabooru stops her horse.

NABOORU
Stop. Stop and look at me.

Ganondorf complies. He turns his horse and looks at her. She
closes the distance between them and looks him straight in
the eye.

NABOORU
Ganondorf... all these years I have
watched you grow from youth hood to
the strong and noble king before me.
And it pains me to see these
Hylians take advantage of your
goodness and decency. If you had
the experience I've had with these
people you would not sit down and
take this without a fight.

GANONDORF
You think me weak.

NABOORU
I think you young and inexperienced.
Believe me when I tell you, son,
these Hylians are no good.

GANONDORF
I am no son of yours. I am nothing,
but a weak fool. Undeserving of
your love.

NABOORU
You are my son and I couldn't have
raised a finer man than if he were
born of my own blood.

GANONDORF
Tell me then, Nabooru, what are we
to do if our people are denied the
aid we require?

NABOORU
We will take it by force. It may
take all the power our clan can
muster but we will prevail. We must.

GANONDORF
Yes. We must... and will. But not
without the help of the Goddesses.

NABOORU
We will pray twice as much in order
for them to hear us.

GANONDORF
No. It will take more than praying
to defeat the Hylian Kingdom.

Nabooru gives him a curious look. Ganondorf shimmies his
horse and continues on. Nabooru quickly follows.

CUT TO:

INT. HYRULE CASTLE - THRONE ROOM - DAY

Inside the Throne Room, Impa is seen talking to the King.

IMPA
It concerns Ganondorf, your Highness.

KING
Is it serious?

IMPA
It could be, Sire. We are not sure.

KING
We?

IMPA
(hesitant)
The Princess and I, your Highness.

KING
Continue.

IMPA
It is our belief that Ganondorf
Dragmire has learned the whereabouts
of the Medallion of Time and plans
to steal it.

KING
These are very serious charges,
Impa. What proof does the Princess
offer?

IMPA
She has seen him, Sire...

KING
Trying to steal the medallion?

IMPA
No. She has seen him in the Castle
libraries reading books dealing
with the medallion.

KING
(relieved)
Impa. I cannot arrest a man simply
because he reads books. That's not
a crime.

IMPA
I know, Sire, but -

KING
I understand the need for concern
what with our past relations with
the Gerudo Clan. But those years
are over.

IMPA
Yes, Sire, but -

KING
Do you know what you're asking me
to do? You're asking me to doubt
one of my most trusted advisors. A
man who has for the past two years
been of great service to the Hylian
people. And you do so without
providing any proof.

She is silent.

KING
I appreciate the concern you and
Princess Zelda are showing on this
matter. But without sufficient
evidence I cannot do a thing about it.

IMPA
Then perhaps there is something we
can do about the medallion instead.
He may have learned of its location,
but without the Silver Key of Zora
he will not have access to it. If
it would please your Majesty I
would like to appoint a guardian
for the key. Just as a precaution
to it falling into the wrong hands.

KING
Any suggestions?

IMPA
I recommend Nydia of the Kokiri.

KING
Very well, Impa. If it would make
you and Zelda feel better: I hereby
entrust the Silver Key of Zora unto
you and the Princess.

IMPA
(smiling)
Thank you, Sire.

She bows before the King once more before turning around and
heading out the door.

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

It is day and the people are once again waiting for Link so
that they can start the morning ritual. Saria turns to look
to her fellow villagers, but instead of smiling to reassure
them, she just lowers her eyes in embarrassment. Mido has
had enough. He steps right into the middle of the group.

MIDO
Why are we even waiting for him?

NYDIA
You know why, Mido

MIDO
But it's stupid!

MIDO'S MOTHER snaps at him.

MIDO'S MOTHER
Mido! Come here!

MIDO
No! He completely disrespects our
morning ritual and doesn't even
care. Besides, it's not like he's a
real Kokiri so why do we even wait
for him?

The crowd is shocked into silence. Mido, not realizing what
he's said, looks up at Nydia. She in turn looks to Saria and
then passed her. Saria follows her eyes to find Link with a
stunned look on his face.

The look in his eyes says it all. His eyes fill with tears
and he runs off into the woods. Saria glares at Mido who has
a pitiful look on his face then quickly chases after Link.

CUT TO:


EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - LOST WOODS - SAME

As soon as Saria arrives she stops running and begins slowly
walking through the woods inspecting examining behind every
trunk. The fog does little to aid her search.

SARIA
Link! Link! Please answer me, Link!

She walks up to one of the trees and looks up to see if he's
hiding in the branches.

SARIA
Link?

LINK'S VOICE
Go away!

She turns in the direction of his voice following it the
best she can.

SARIA
Link! Please, you have to give me a
chance.

LINK'S VOICE
Leave me alone!

SARIA
Please let me explain -

LINK'S VOICE
I don't want to talk to you! You're
a liar!

SARIA
Please -

LINK'S VOICE
No! You lied to me! Everything you
say is a lie. Everything about you,
about me, about mom!

SARIA
Oh Link. I've wanted to tell you
for so long. I just never knew how.

LINK'S VOICE
You never knew my mother, did you?
Why did you tell me you knew her if
you never did?

SARIA
I did, Link. I did. And everything
I said about her was true. She gave
you to me and I did the best I
could in making sure you grew up
the way she wanted you to. Link, I
love you. You're my brother -

LINK'S VOICE
I'm not your brother!

SARIA
Yes you are, Link! Yes you are! You
will always be my brother. And I
will always think of you that way
because I love you too much not to.

She falls to the ground crying. After a few minutes Link
steps out from one of the nearby trees. She looks up and
sees him. She wipes the tears away from her face and moves
towards him wanting to hug him but he takes a step back.

LINK
How many people knew? Besides you
and Mido.

SARIA
Just a few of the elders... Nydia.
I don't know how Mido found out. I
am so sorry, Link. I never meant
for you to find out this way. Damn
Mido! Damn him! I could kill him
for this. Really kill him.

LINK
It's not his fault. I guess - I
guess it's... not your fault either.

He walks up to her and hugs her.

SARIA
This changes nothing. I still love you.

They hug for a bit longer then Saria gets to her feet. She
wipes the last of her tears away from her face and helps
Link to his feet. She takes a look at their surroundings.

SARIA
Out of all the places you had to
run away to, did you have to pick
the Lost Woods?

LINK
(sheepishly)
Sorry.

She smiles.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - SAME

As Saria and Link walk out of the Lost Woods hand in hand
they are greeted by the entire village of Kokiri who have
been waiting patiently outside. Mido's Mother push Mido to
the front of the group where he and Link meet face to face.

MIDO
(hesitant)
Umm... I just wanted to... apologize.

MIDO'S MOTHER
What are you sorry for, Mido?

MIDO
For what I said. Sorry.

Link shares a look with Saria then looks back at Mido.

LINK
It's okay.

He holds out his hand and Mido takes it uncertainly. There
hands shake. The whole village lets out a soft sigh.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - NIGHT

It is dusk out on the fields. A person on horseback is seen
riding to the entrance of the Kokiri forest. Standing right
on the edge of the forest is Nydia.

We recognize the horseman as Impa. She has strapped to the
horse's side a small satchel. Impa takes off the satchel and
hands it to Nydia.

IMPA
Keep this in a safe place.

NYDIA
Of course.

IMPA
We put our trust unto you.

Nydia takes the satchel and Impa is soon off heading back
towards the castle.

CUT TO:

INT. HYRULE CASTLE - THRONE ROOM - DAY

Ganondorf is once again standing before the King. Also
attending the meeting are the King's NOBLEMEN. They stand in
a small semi-circle around the throne wearing dark purple
robes and silver headdresses.

KING
Sir Ganondorf, it is my sad duty to
inform you that the Nobles as well
as myself have come to the
conclusion that we will not be able
to aid your people in the problems
you are facing. I am sorry.

GANONDORF
(pause)
May I ask why?

NOBLEMAN
You know the reasons Gerudo.

GANONDORF
(firmly)
I am speaking to his majesty.

NOBLEMAN
And you've gotten your answer. Be
thankful you received anything at all.

KING
Enough! Both of you! I will not
stand for this childish bickering.
I sympathize with you, Sir
Ganondorf. I really do. But as I
stated before my people must come
first.

GANONDORF
I understand, your highness.

KING
Good. So if there is nothing else
you would like to discuss...?

GANONDORF
No. Nothing else.

KING
Fine then. Good day.

Ganondorf kneels before the King and then quickly heads
towards the double doors that lead out of the Throne Room.
As Ganondorf leaves the Nobleman leans close into the King's
ear.

NOBLEMAN
You made the right decision your
Excellency. It was for the good of
all Hyrule.

KING
Yes, for Hyrule.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

The morning ritual has just ended and Nydia is strolling
over to her hut when a voice is heard from behind.

SARIA (O.S.)
Nydia?

She turns to find Saria and Link standing behind her. She
looks at Saria then at Link and smiles.

CUT TO:

INT. KOKIRI FOREST - NYDIA'S HUT - SAME

The hut takes after the rest of the tree houses in size. It
is small and a bit cramped yet still manages to contain its
sense of coziness. A table near a window is cluttered with
small vials of healing potions and herbs.

Nydia moves from one part of her hut to the other taking
different herbs off the shelves and mixing them together.
Link and Saria sit patiently on the floor watching her.

NYDIA
For hundreds of years we Kokiri
have lived here. Our only source of
life comes from the Deku Tree,
which provides protection for us
from the outside world.
(to Link)
Do you know what would happen to a
Kokiri if they left the forest for
too long a time?

He shakes his head.

NYDIA
They would turn into monsters,
doomed to roam the Hylian plains
forever.

LINK
How do you know?

NYDIA
Because if they had survived they
would have come back. Yes, all who
are Kokiri have failed. But as Mido
so haphazardly revealed yesterday,
you are not a Kokiri.

LINK
That's what I wanted to talk to you
about. I was wondering if you knew
who my mother was or maybe where it
is I am from?

NYDIA
The question of our very heritage
is one not many people receive the
answer to. Fortunately, not all of
us are as lucky as you are, Link,
to receive the answer. However,
upon hearing what I have to tell
you, you must be willing to accept
the responsibility that will be
placed upon you.

LINK
Well, I think I have a right to
know who she was.

NYDIA
No, Link. It is much bigger than
that.
(sits)
Fourteen years ago, Hyrule was in
the last years of a great Civil War
known as the Fierce Wars. It was
fought between two of the Hyrule
people, the Hylians who live in the
fields and led lives of farming,
and the Gerudo Thieves who now
inhabit in the desert.

CUT TO:

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - FARM HOUSE - NIGHT

It is the last years of the great civil war. We look down
upon a Hylian farmhouse completely engulfed in flames.

30.


Groups of GERUDO THIEVES are pulling a FARMER and his two
DAUGHTERS out of the house.

NYDIA'S VOICE
The Gerudo Thieves were brutal
mercenaries. During the war they
would attack small villages killing
women and children as they went.

Exiting through the back window is a PREGNANT WOMAN, the
farmer's wife. She begins to run in the opposite direction
of the farmhouse, towards the forest.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

The Kokiri are working around the forest, building a home,
planting trees, and growing crops. The Pregnant Woman
appears at the entrance of the forest. The first person to
notice her is Nydia fourteen years younger. Nydia runs up to
the woman and then calls to the others for help.

CUT TO:

INT. KOKIRI FOREST - TREE HOUSE - SAME

The pregnant woman is lying in bed having her injuries
cleaned and dressed while she tells of what happened to her.
Bringing in a pitcher of water and some rags is Saria, only
four years old.

NYDIA'S VOICE
The village met and it was agreed
it would be safe for both her and
her unborn child to stay in the
forest until after the war ended.

CUT TO:

TREE HOUSE - LATER

The pregnant woman is surrounded by Kokiri women as she
gives birth. Nydia stands between the woman's legs until
finally she holds up a baby boy, Link, in his infancy.

A KOKIRI WOMAN holds up a cloth to put the baby in and then
brings him over to his mother. She smiles weakly as the baby
cries.

LINK'S MOTHER
I think... Link... yes Link. It was
his Father's name.

She closes her eyes and rests the baby on her shoulder. She
reaches out to Saria and takes her hand.

NYDIA'S VOICE
Knowing her end was near, she
entrusted her child to the young
Kokiri girl who had helped clean
and bandage her wounds.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - LOST WOODS - DAY

The whole village has gathered together to view the burial
of Link's mother. Nydia performs the burial ritual. She
places the pedals of flowers on each of her eyelids and
sprinkles the rest all over her body.

She rubs some mud onto her thumbs and draws a line from the
top of Link's Mother's forehead all the way down to the tip
of her nose. She rubs two more streaks of mud down the sides
of her cheeks.

NYDIA'S VOICE
She died two days later from her
wounds. We gave her a Kokiri burial
and laid her to rest in the Lost
Woods where she would sleep in
eternal peace.

Some KOKIRI MEN lower the body into a hole they have dug.
Saria watches as she holds Baby Link in her hands.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

Nydia is holding Baby Link as she walks up to the Deku Tree.
She places the baby on the ground before the Deku Tree then
reaches her hand out to Saria who hands her a bowl.

Nydia goes up to the Deku Tree and breaks off a small branch
that spills out some sap. She gathers the sap in the bowl,
picks up some dirt from the ground and begins mixing it with
a stick.

After a few seconds she throws the stick away and then goes
up to the baby. With a small knife she cuts the baby's
finger open a bit and mixes the blood drops in with the sap
and dirt. Soon the sap begins to turn a bright green.

NYDIA'S VOICE
It was then I knew that the child
was important.

CUT BACK TO:

INT. KOKIRI FOREST - NYDIA'S HUT - DAY

Link continues to listen intensely.

NYDIA
It is foretold in the Book of
Mudora that when darkness falls
upon Hyrule a hero will rise and
conquer the evil spread over the
land. I believe that you are the
one sent to deliver us from this
tyranny.

He is speechless.

NYDIA
I know that after yesterday's shock
that this must come at an even
worse time for you, Link. But like
it or not there are some things
about our lives that cannot be
changed -

SARIA
Let's go, Link.

She takes Link by the hand and leads him out of the hut.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - CONTINUOUS

Saria can be seen holding Link's hand as she marches angrily
towards their house.

SARIA
It's a bunch of nonsense! I can't
believe it. I can't believe she
would say something like that. How
dare her! Link.

She stops him and looks him straight in the eyes.

SARIA
I don't want you to take anything
that she said seriously. Okay? You
are the only one that has control
over your life and nobody else.
Don't believe a word she said.

He looks up saddened and right then she knows that Nydia's
words have gotten to him. She hugs him.

In the distance, the sounds of horses galloping can be heard
coming closer and closer. Suddenly three black stallions
come bursting into the forest. On them are Ganondorf,
Nabooru and a GERUDO THIEF.

They stop their horses in the middle of the forest grabbing
everybody's attention. They dismount. As Ganondorf and
Nabooru walk towards Nydia's Hut everyone begins moving out
of their way.

POV of Link

We can barely make out Ganondorf behind all of the people.
We see the Gerudo Thief standing by the three horses

The people wait outside curiously wondering what's going on.
Saria and Link make their way to the crowd also trying to
get a peak.

After a few minutes of murmuring and hushed voices among the
villagers Ganondorf bursts out of the hut, a not so happy
look on his face. Link recognizes him immediately as the man
from his dream. He clutches tightly to Saria.

LINK
(whispering)
That's him. That's the man in my dream.

The Gerudo mount their horses, but before they leave
Ganondorf looks down at the people.

GANONDORF
You're precious Orator has just
signed all of your death warrants.

Nydia comes out of her tent. Ganondorf glare at her. She
returns his gaze with a glare of her own.

GANONDORF
I want it in three days, old woman.
And just so you know I'm serious -

He holds out his hand in the direction of the Deku Tree. The
tree begins to glow and suddenly some of its branches burst
into flames.

A group of Kokiri rush the tree and begin to throw buckets
of water on the burning branches. Ganondorf kicks his steed
and is off followed by Nabooru and the Geruod thief leaving
the village in utter chaos.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

CLOSE UP

Of a deku nut as it pours the now familiar blue liquid used
in the Kokiri morning ritual.

CUT TO:

WIDE SHOT

Of the Kokiri around the Great Deku Tree. Nydia hands the
deku nut out as another Kokiri takes it. She kneels down to
the spot where she poured the liquid and sees that instead
of being soaked into the ground like it was supposed to it
lays calmly on top of the soil. Saria kneels down to Nydia
and places a hand on her shoulder.

SARIA
Nydia? Is everything all right?

With a sad expression on her face, Nydia turns to the villagers.

CUT TO:

CLOSE-UPS

Of different villagers. Nydia looks over to Link who in turn
looks up to Saria. She has no answers for him. All she can
do is stare up at the Great Deku Tree. He leaves the crowd
for his tree house. Saria watches him then follows.

CUT TO:

INT. KOKIRI FOREST - TREE HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Link sits huddled in the corner by his bed. Saria leans on
the door frame looking down on him.

SARIA
You don't have to do anything you
don't want to do, you know?

LINK
I know.

Silence.

SARIA
This is wrong. It's wrong to ask a
child to do something like this. I
don't care who she thinks you are
it's still wrong.

More silence. Then:

LINK
But this village is bigger than you
and me. And whether or not I am
the - one Nydia talked about... I'm
still the only one who can do
anything it. Right?

She thinks about this for a second then sits down next to him.

SARIA
You're a pretty smart kid. You know
that?

He rests his head on her shoulder.


CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

MONTAGE

LINK

Searches among the grass picking up various sticks and
examining them. Saria watches from afar curious to what he's
doing.

CUT TO:

CLOSE UP

Of a sharp stone as it scrapes at a thick piece of wood. A
hand holds the stick up. It is Link fashioning some
semblance of a weapon for himself.

CUT TO:

LOST WOODS - DAY

Link practices different sword techniques against a thick
tree with his newly fashioned wooden sword.

The moves seem to come to him naturally, almost instinctively.

Hiding behind a tree in the distance Saria continues to spy
on Link, quietly impressed with his growing skill.

The sound of a wolf howling in the distance startles Link a
bit. He stops his training and waits. When the anxiety
passes he resumes a stance and continues.

CUT TO:

LOST WOODS - LATER

Saria leads Link to the spot of his mother's grave. She
leads him to a tree with a symbol carved into it. She stands
a bit away as Link kneels down to the ground before the tree.
He pulls out some flowers he picked and rests it across the
dirt. He gets up and joins Saria. They both continue to
stare down at the spot as we

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

The villagers are gathered on the pathway that leads out of
the forest and into the Fields of Hyrule. Link is in the
center saying his last good-byes to Nydia. She hands him a
letter.

NYDIA
I suggest you go to Hyrule Castle
first and talk to the Princess.
Take this with you.

She hands him the satchel that Impa gave to her earlier.

LINK
What is it?

Link opens the satchel and pulls out a small triangular object.

NYDIA
The Princess will know. Good luck,
young Link.

She blends back into the crowd as Mido walks up to Link with
a small blanket in his hand. He pulls the blanket open
revealing a sheathed short sword and a shield.

MIDO
This is for you.

LINK
Wow. Where did you find this?

MIDO
It's an heirloom from the Battle of
Fallen Leaves fought here hundreds
of years ago.

MIDO'S MOTHER
We Kokiri have kept it in
remembrance of those who fought and
died to protect our home.

LINK
Thank you.

Link pulls out his wooden sword and hands it to Mido. He
takes the new one and swings it around a few times. The
people closest to Link back off a bit so as not to get hit.

MIDO
Just don't screw up, you hear?

MIDO'S MOTHER
Mido!

He grabs the boy's collar and drags him back in with the
rest of the crowd. Saria is the last to say goodbye.

SARIA
I knew you'd leave the forest
someday. I just never wanted to
believe it. Don't forget to come
back and visit.

LINK
I won't.

He kisses her forehead then turns and sets off down the path
waving goodbye to his fellow villagers.

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - DAY

Link pushes his way through the thick forest trees and out into the open
air where he gets his first look of Hyrule Field. A vast meadow with
glorious hills and blooming trees. Link walks out of the forest and takes
in the field's beauty.

He pulls out a small, makeshift map and a compass.

INSERT

On the map. The words "Hyrule Castle" are written near the top. Near the
bottom right hand side are the words "Kokiri Forest."

BACK TO SCENE

Link does a compass check then heads off in the direction of Hyrule.
Castle.

DISSOLVE TO:

HYRULE FIELDS - LATER

The hours have passed quickly and now it is almost dark. The sun, although
set, still lets out rays of red light from below the horizon. Link walks
up to a tree and puts his stuff underneath it. He yawns and stretches a
bit before setting up his resting place.

He lays out a blanket and a small pillow on the ground. He rests his
shield and sword next to the tree and is about to get under the covers
when he hears a howl in the distance.

He pulls his sword out and walks away from the tree to investigate. Behind
him a monster, known as a STALCHILD, pops out from the ground and begins
wobbling around the tree. It can only be described as a walking skeleton
with an abnormally large skull.

Link is unaware of its presence. The Stalchild wanders around the tree a
bit and then begins moving toward Link. Finding nothing from his
investigation, Link turns around to find the Stalchild no more than two
feet away from him.

Without thinking he swings his sword cutting off the Stalchild's head.
Link stumbles to the ground. The Stalchild continues to wander around like
a wind-up doll with its head cut off.

Link gets to his feet. He moves over to his things and grabs his shield.
The Stalchild begins to move toward Link again. It takes a swing with his
hand, which Link dodges easily. Link then swings his sword and cuts the
Stalchild in two.

The remaining pieces of the Stalchild fall to the ground in a lifeless
heap. Link inspects the pieces of bone that lie on the floor with his
sword. He sees the skull and kicks it away.

In the distance the sound of a young girl screaming is heard. It catches
Links attention and he runs toward it.

As Link gets closer we see a young red-headed girl named MALON, 13,
desperately fighting off several Stalchildren with a large stick. She
lunges at one of the Stalchildren and knocks it to the floor.

MALON
Get away! Help me! Somebody help!

Link runs to her aid with sword in hand. He approaches the first Stalchild
from behind and chops it in two. The rest of the Stalchildren turn their
attention to Link, as does Malon. She watches in astonishment.

Another Stalchild appears behind Malon. She turns just in time to swing
her stick at it knocking it away.

As he fights off the Stalchildren:

LINK
(to Malon)
Get in the tree!

Malon looks up at the nearby tree and runs towards it. She drops her stick
and climbs the branches.

Link continues to fight off the Stalchildren, but more and more of them
pop up from the ground.

Suddenly, in the b.g. a sound can be heard. Link and the Stalchildren turn
to the new threat.

CUT TO:

CLOSE UP

Of a horses hind legs as they kick the head off of one of the
Stalchildren.

BACK TO SCENE

Link is knocked back a bit by the sudden disappearance of one of the
Stalchildren. The unknown horse's front legs demolish another Stalchild
and another.

The young horse, EPONA, takes on the attacking Stalchildren easily kicking
out her hind legs to counter their attacks. Soon all there is left is a
pile of bones.

Malon, upon seeing the arrival of Epona, immediately begins climbing down
from her tree in a rush of excitement.

MALON
Epona!

She runs up to the small horse and wraps her arms around its neck hugging
it lovingly.

MALON
(to Link)
Thanks for coming to save me.

LINK
Are you all right?

MALON
I'm fine. Thank you. My name's Malon.

LINK
I'm Link.

MALON
Hello, Link. This here is Epona. Say 'Hi' girl.

LINK
She's very pretty. What is she?

MALON
(smiling)
Haven't you seen a horse before?

LINK
Oh, well yeah, just never one this close.

MALON
We were walking back home when something spooked
her and she ran off. I went looking for her when
these things came out and attacked me. Where did
you learn to fight like that?

LINK
At my... this village in the Forest.

MALON
You're a forest child? I thought you looked
different. But won't you die or something? Being
away from your home?

LINK
I'm not a forest child. I just lived there for a
while.

MALON
Oh.Well, thanks again, Link. I wish there was some
way I could repay you.

LINK
That's ok.

MALON
I know!

She reaches behind her neck and takes off a small necklace

LINK
It's ok. Really.

Putting the necklace around his neck:

MALON
Take it. It belonged to my Mother. She told me to
give it to the man I was going to marry.

LINK
Marry? What?

MALON
Yeah. Everyone's getting married nowadays. Didn't
you know? Besides, it's not like we're going to do
it tomorrow or anything. Unless you want to.

Malon smiles as she fastens the necklace around his neck. She notices a
small cut on his forehead.

MALON
You've been hurt.

LINK
I'll be fine.

MALON
Nonsense! I can't have the man I'm going to marry
all battered up. C'mon.

She takes his hand and begins to pull him in the direction of Epona.

LINK
Where are we going?

MALON
To my ranch. My dad owns a horse stable called Lon
Lon Ranch.
(pointing)
It's that way. I can clean you up there.

LINK
Thanks, but I really should be going. I have to get
to the castle.

MALON
If you're going to the castle it'll take a whole
day on foot to get there. And my ranch is on the
way. You could sleep there and my dad can take you
in the morning. It'll be quicker.

LINK
I don't know...

MALON
Would you rather be sleeping in a tree or in a nice
warm bed?

He thinks about this for a second.

LINK
Ok.

Her eyes light up.

MALON
Great!
(to Epona)
C'mon, girl. Let's go.

Epona gallops over to Malon and soon they are off down the meadow.

CUT TO:

WIDE SHOT

Of Hyrule Fields. Link and Malon are seen as specks on the horizon as they
walk across the field. Dusk is slowly turning into night as they near Lon
Lon Ranch.

CUT TO:

INT. LON LON RANCH - NIGHT

The ranch is moderately large with small groups of animals such as
chickens, horses and cows littering its plain or asleep in the grass.

Malon, followed by Epona and Link, enter Lon Lon Ranch. She lightly smacks
Epona's rear sending her running.

MALON
Daddy? Where are you daddy?

They go out to the horse stables and see a figure resting next to one of
the horses. This is Malon's father, TALON, a burly middle aged man with a
gruff demeamor. Malon motions for Link to stay quiet.

MALON
(to Link; whispering)
My dad falls asleep sometimes when he's working.
It's not because he's lazy or anything. He works
really hard. Too hard sometimes. Once I found him
asleep while in the middle of milking a cow.

She laughs then puts her finger to her mouth indicating the universal
"shush" sign. She slowly creeps up behind Talon and as she is about to
jolt her father out of his peaceful sleep Talon suddenly awakes screaming
scaring Malon half to death. Talon begins to laugh hysterically.

MALON
That wasn't funny.

TALON
Oh, but it would have been funny for you to scare
me?

MALON
Yes.

Talon laughs some more before he notices Link.

TALON
Who's this?

MALON
Oh! Daddy this is Link.

TALON
Hello Link. I'm Talon.

MALON
He saved my life from the Stalchildren on the
fields.

TALON
What were you doing out there all alone? I've told
you it's too dangerous to be on the fields at
night.

MALON
I know Daddy. But Epona ran off and I couldn't just
leave her. Besides I have Linkie-pooh here to
protect me from now on. Don't I?

LINK
(embarrassed)
Uh...

MALON
Dad! Are you going to the Castle tomorrow?

TALON
Yes I am.

MALON
Do you think you could take Link here with you?

TALON
I would be delighted.

She jumps up excitedly then grabs Link's hand.

MALON
Great! C'mon, Link. I wanna show you something.

She drags Link into the nearby house. Talon shouts out towards the running
couple.

TALON
Nice to meet you Link!

LINK
(yelling back)
Nice to meet you, too!

CUT TO:

INT. LON LON RANCH - MALON'S ROOM - NIGHT

Malon is on her knees opening a chest while Link hovers behind. She pulls
out a red and orange dress and shows it to Link.

MALON
Here it is. Isn't it beautiful? It belonged to my
mother. She died when I was a little girl. Daddy
doesn't talk about her very much. I guess it still
hurts. I don't really know much about her except
for what my dad tells me. I wish I were older so I
could be big enough to wear it. You wanna see?

She holds the dress out to him. He walks over and touches the fabric.
Malon stares at him intensely.

MALON
I love the fabric. It's so soft.

LINK
It's very nice.

He begins to fold the dress up and put it back in the chest. Malon leans
close and then kisses his cheek. This catches Link by surprise. They stare
at each other a bit, Malon with a big smile on her face. Link doesn't know
what to say or do. He's too stunned to respond.

She looks in his eyes expecting to see in them what Link sees in hers, but
doesn't. The smile on her face slowly disappears. Her eyes drop down to
the floor.

MALON
I'm sorry. I... I -

Link closes the chest. He and Malon are at a loss for words as they share
the silence together.

CUT TO:

INT. LON LON RANCH - DINING ROOM - NIGHT

The dining room is simple. We can tell it was hand made with all the
nature wood making up the walls. A set of stairs lead up to the second
floor.

Link and Malon are sitting uncomfortably at the dinner table. Talon comes
in with a big jug of milk labeled "Lon Lon Milk". He drops it on the table
right in front of Link causing the plates and utensils to vibrate.

TALON
Now, Link. This is my own special type of milk made
right here on my very own ranch from my very own
cows. Therefore, I would consider it a great insult
if you didn't try at least one sip.

He grabs a mug and tilts the jug pouring his milk. He then hands Link the
mug. Link takes a sip.

TALON
So? What do you think?

Link takes the mug away to reveal a milk mustache on his top lip.

LINK
It's very... thick.

TALON
That it is, my boy. That it is.

Talon takes a swig out of his own mug then lets out a satisfied "Ahhh".

TALON
I don't think I could ever get tired of this stuff.

Talon leans in close.

TALON
You know Link... Malon here is quite the young
lady.

MALON
(embarrassed)
Dad!

TALON
You know, when I'm gone she's going to have this
whole ranch to herself.

MALON
Dad! Please?

TALON
Don't get me wrong Link. She is a very capable
young lady. It's just that she'll be here all alone
and I don't want my daughter to be here all alone.
Do you know what I mean, son?

MALON
Dad! Enough! Ok?

Talon looks at his daughter and then at Link who is as almost embarrassed
as Malon.

TALON
Well, you can't say I didn't try.

He pours some more Lon Lon Milk then brings the mug to his lips.

CUT TO:

INT. LON LON RANCH - STABLES - NIGHT

Link, having created a pile of hay to act as his bedding, pulls out his
blanket and rests it on top the makeshift mattress. Epona, who rests a few
stalls over from him shimmies as she, too, gets ready for bed. Link starts
to pull off his boots when a knock comes to the barn door. He opens the
door revealing Malon.

MALON
Can I come in?

LINK
Yeah.

She enters and immediately makes her way to Epona. She kneels slightly
stroking the animals snout.

MALON
Are you really going to be comfortable out here in
the cold?

LINK
I'm used to it.

MALON
Because you don't have to sleep out here. I'm sure
Daddy can make a bed for you in the house
somewhere.

LINK
I'll be ok.

Silence. Malon lightly kisses Epona's head then stands and looks at Link.

MALON
I'm sorry for earlier.

LINK
It's fine. Your dad was just trying to be nice.

MALON
Not that. I mean for... you know.
(pause)
It's just when I saw you on the fields today I
could sense how sad you were. How lonely. I guess
it's because I'm lonely too. We don't have too many
visitors here. Daddy does most of his work in the
market so it's just us two most of the time.
(slight pause)
Here I am talking your ear off again. I should
really learn when not to talk, huh?

LINK
I don't mind. I enjoying listening to people talk.

MALON
But you don't talk much yourself, do you?

LINK
I suppose not.

MALON
Tell me, Link. Why are you so sad?

The question takes Link off-guard. He walks over to his bedding and
straightens out his blanket.

MALON
You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

LINK
Have you ever felt like you don't belong anywhere?
That no matter how much you try to fit in, you'll
always be an outcast? Even in your home?

MALON
No... Is that why you left the forest?

LINK
I grew up a Kokiri. But I was born a Hylian. And
now I don't know who I am anymore.

She walks over to him and hugs him close.

MALON
I am so sorry, Link. I have no idea how hard this
must be for you. I don't know why you set off on
this journey of yours but I can tell that the path
you've chosen is no accident. And if you ever need
a helping hand I will be here for you.

LINK
Thank you.

They hold each other a little while longer as we

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. LON LON RANCH - DAY

Talon is busy packing up the last of his things in his wagon. Link comes
out of the stables and meets Malon who is stands just inside the house.
Link stops right next to her.

MALON
Are you going to be okay?

LINK
Yeah. Thanks again.

He extends his hand. She smiles and puts his arms around him instead.

MALON
You'll come back to visit, right?

LINK
I will. Oh. I almost forgot.

He reaches around his neck to take off the necklace she gave him, but she
stops him midway.

MALON
No. You save it for me, ok? Don't let anything
happen to it.

He smiles then walks up to Talon who is loading the last of his barrels
into the wagon.

TALON
You set?
(Link nods)
Ok then, let's go.

Link gets in the back of the wagon with all the cans of milk. Talon whips
the reigns and the horse begins pulling the wagon. Malon waves from the
ranch as the wagon sets off.

CUT TO:

EXT. HYRULE CASTLE - SAME

WIDE SHOT

Of Hyrule Castle.

It is bigger and taller than when we first saw it with slabs of stone
piled so high you could lose them in the sky.

Talon rides the wagon onto the drawbridge and through the gate. Link
stares up at the huge stone archway as the wagon rides under.

CUT TO:

INT. HYRULE CASTLE - HYRULE MARKET - SAME

The first thing Link notices, as do we, is the vast difference of just how
many people there are in the market as opposed to Kokiri Village. As he
glances around the market we see people everywhere. People gathered around
traveling shops and moving from one place to the other. People in the
center of the Town Square talking, laughing, living it up. A DANCING
COUPLE waltz around a small fountain and a FAT WOMAN is chasing her
chicken around the square.

Talon stops his wagon near the resting stop of all the other wagons and
gets off. Link gets out and looks around in awe.

LINK
This place is huge!

TALON
(laughing)
C'mon. I'll show you around.

He walks Link over to the East Side of the village and points to a Shop
House.

TALON
If you ever need supplies and stuff you can always
go there. That's the Bazaar. The owner's a really
nice guy. You can just tell him you know me and
he'll give you anything you want at a good price.
(pointing to another house)
That's the Inn. In case you get tired you could
always sleep there.
(he points to another shop)
And that is the food court. I don't think I have to
explain that one. By the way, are you hungry?

LINK
No thanks.

TALON
You sure?

LINK
I'm sure.

TALON
Ok then. Well, I've got a lot of deliveries to
make. It was nice meeting you, Link. You're always
welcome at Lon Lon Ranch in case you want to stop
by. I'm sure Malon would be glad to see you.

LINK
Thanks. Uh, Talon? Do you know how I can talk to
the Princess?

TALON
You want to talk to the Princess? Oh, well, I don't
know if I could help you there, Link. It's not like
I have connections to the Royal Family.

He spots a GUARD standing by the gate leading up to the castle.

TALON
You see that guard? Why don't you go ask him? I'm
sure he can help you out.

LINK
Thanks. Oh and thanks for the ride.

TALON
Anytime, Link.

He walks off back to his wagon as Link heads toward the Guard.

LINK
Hello. I need to speak with the Princess. Can I do
that?

The guard rolls his eyes and lets out a long sigh.

GATE GUARD
(monotonously)
Nobody sees the Princess or anyone else of or
related to the Royal Family unless commissioned by
them personally.

Link takes out the letter Nydia gave him.

LINK
I have a letter -

GATE GUARD
Is it from the Royal Family?

LINK
It's to the royal family...

GATE GUARD
I'm sorry. Only letters from the Royal Family will
get you through the Palace Gates. Sorry, kid.

Link, putting the letter away, begins to walk away.

GUARD
Hey, Kid.

Link stops and looks back at the Guard.

GATE GUARD
First of all, you shouldn't give up so quickly. And
second, I don't know if you're interested or not
but the Princess does make a trip down to the
Market Area once every week.

LINK
When does that happen?

The Guards smiles a bit.

GATE GUARD
You're in luck. She should be down any minute.

The sound of trumpets from above the Market entrance fills the courtyard
below.

GATE GUARD
Here she comes right now.

Through the gate we see four ROYAL GUARDS, two in front and two behind,
walking down the path from the Castle. In the middle are Princess Zelda
and Impa.

The Gate Guard begins opening the gate to let them pass. Link sees her and
is immediately transfixed. He has never seen anyone so beautiful.

She goes up to each of the individual shop owners. They bow and kiss her
hand. She asks questions like "How are things going in your shop. I trust
all is well?" and "Are you enjoying your stay here in the market?"

The Princess circles the courtyard slowly making her way over to Link's
area. When she sees him she stops almost as if she knows him. Link looks
up to the guard. The guard motions for him to get on his knee and he does
so clumsily. Zelda approaches.

ZELDA
Please rise. You are new here, aren't you?

LINK
Yes I am.

ZELDA
What is your name?

LINK
My name is Link.

ZELDA
Do I... Have we met before?

LINK
No, I don't think so.

ZELDA
Of course not. What brings you to the castle, Link?

LINK
I needed to speak to you.

One of Zelda's ROYAL GUARDs is annoyed by this and responds for her.

ROYAL GUARD
The Princess is too busy to listen to your
insignificant requests -

ZELDA
(sharply)
I appreciate your concern, but I don't need you or
anyone else to tell me what I think is and is not
important.

The Royal Guard shuts up quickly. Zelda looks back to Link.

ZELDA
Come, Link. We'll talk about what you need inside
the castle.

She walks towards the gate with Impa by her side. Link follows closely
behind. The Gate Guard smiles at Link.

GATE GUARD
(aside to Link)
Not bad kid.

Link smiles sheepishly. Before the guards close the gate Zelda turns
around and addresses the crowd one last time.

ZELDA
Good day ladies and gentleman. I hope that your
stay here in Hyrule is a pleasant one.

The Market people clap politely. The Guard closes the gate as Zelda and
the others walk the long path back to the castle.

INT. HYRULE CASTLE - COURTYARD - DAY

Zelda stomps into the courtyard, stops then takes off her shoes. Two of
the Royal Guards leave while the other two take their posts next to the
entrance of the courtyard.

ZELDA
Okay, Impa. You know I enjoy meeting the people and
all, but if I'm going to keep doing this can't I at
least get some more comfortable shoes?

IMPA
I'll see what I can do.

Zelda takes her place in the throne and looks down at Link. Impa stands
next to her. Link begins to kneel.

ZELDA
(giggling)
You don't have to kneel. That's only when I'm in
public. When we're alone you can just act casually.

Link gets back to his feet.

ZELDA
Where did you say you were from?

LINK
The Kokiri Forest.

ZELDA
Oh! So you must know Nydia?

LINK
Yes, she's the one who sent me. She gave me a
letter to give to you.

He takes out Nydia's letter and hands it to Zelda. She opens it and begins
reading. As she does her expression changes. She looks up at Impa and
hands her the letter. Impa's face also changes. Link stares at them both
unsure of what's going on.

LINK
Is there something wrong?

ZELDA
Did you read this letter?

He shakes his head no.

ZELDA
Link, did Nydia give you anything before you left?

LINK
Just this.

He pulls out the satchel given to him by Nydia and hands it over to Zelda.
She takes it and pulls out the Silver Key of Zora then looks over to Impa
as if the key has confirmed her suspicions. Zelda places the key pack in
the satchel and looks to Link sternly.

ZELDA
Link, what I'm about to tell you is very important
and must be kept completely secret. Do you
understand?

He nods yes. She looks behind him to the two Royal Guards standing post by
the entrance.

ZELDA
May we be alone please?

The two guards comply and move to the other side of the entrance.

ZELDA
(to Link)
Do you know of a man that goes by the name
Ganondorf?

Again, he shakes his head no.

ZELDA
He is a close advisor to my father the King and is
also the leader of the Gerudo Clan. He has served
under my father for only a few short months, but in
that time I have become aware of his growing
interest of the ancient books in our libraries.

IMPA
You see, Link, many of the books in our library
talk about the three keys needed to gain access to
the Triforce. One of these is the Silver Key of
Zora.

ZELDA
The key Nydia entrusted you to bring back to us.

IMPA
This key is the link necessary in gaining the other
two keys to the Triforce.

ZELDA
If it were to be lost -

IMPA
- Or fall into the wrong hands -

ZELDA
- All hope for our land would be lost.

LINK
Then why don't you just get the Triforce first
before anyone else does?

IMPA
It's not that simple, Link.

ZELDA
The Silver Key of Zora only leads to the second
key, the Medallion of Time. With that we can open
the Door of Time and gain the final key, the Master
Sword.

IMPA
Once the sword is pulled the door to the Sacred
Realm will open allowing any and all access to the
Triforce.

ZELDA
Link, the man that visited your village, the one
Nydia speaks of in her letter, that man was
Ganondorf.

LINK
Ganon -

INSERT

Of Ganondorf in Kokiri as he glances over at Link.

BACK TO SCENE

LINK
- Dorf.

ZELDA
Despite our best efforts to stop Ganondorf's plans
we have been unsuccessful. If Ganondorf were to get
the Triforce he could conquer all of Hyrule in one
fell swoop.

LINK
Nydia told me that she thought I was the only one
who could stop the misuse of power. You must be
thinking the same thing.

IMPA
No one is forcing you, Link. If I could complete
this quest on my own I would. But I cannot. Doing
so would leave the Princess exposed to danger and I
will not let that happen at any cost.

Zelda gets up and walks right up to him looking him straight in the eye.

ZELDA
Once, I had a dream of a boy who came from the
forest to save Hyrule from destruction. When I told
my father he didn't believe me. But now that I see
you here I am filled with hope that not all is
lost. It's up to us now, Link. The only way to stop
Ganondorf is to get the Triforce before he does.
Will you help us?

He looks deep in her eyes.

LINK
What do I have to do?

She smiles and looks back at Impa.

ZELDA
Impa will lead you to the hiding place of the next
key, the Medallion of Time.
(to Link)
Thank you. You don't know how much you have helped
us by doing this.

She hugs him closely and he hugs back. The hug lingers for a moment before
both of them realize it. They break the embrace and Zelda walks back to
her throne.

IMPA
Come, Link.

Impa leads Link out of the courtyard and into the castle grounds.

CUT TO:

INT. HYRULE CASTLE - STABLES - DAY

Link is lagging behind Impa who is leading him to the horse stables. She
walks up to a beautiful white horse and prepares it for riding.

IMPA
The Princess is right. We are very lucky to have
someone like you. I admire your courage. Especially
for being so young. You must be very excited.

LINK
(unenthusiastic)
Yeah.

Impa looks down at Link and sees him nervously rubbing his hands
together.

IMPA
Are you okay?

LINK
Uh-huh.

IMPA
Are you sure you'll be able to go through with
this?

LINK
I have to.

IMPA
Why?

LINK
That man, the one the Princess talked about. When
he came to our village he - did something. Cursed
it, I think. I'm their only hope.

IMPA
But why send you? You're just a child.

LINK
The same reason you and the Princess are sending me
to get your medallion. Because you think I'm
special.

IMPA
Do you think you are special, Link?

Pause.

LINK
I just don't want my sister to die.

She pulls the last straps on the horse's saddle.

IMPA
I know what you need.

He looks up at her curiously.

CUT TO:

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - DAY

The fields are quiet and peaceful with a few birds chirping in the
distance. Suddenly the sound of galloping hooves can be heard tearing up
the grass.

A white horse is seen with two people riding it. Impa holds onto the
reigns as Link desperately clings to Impa from behind.

The horse approaches a fenced in farmhouse. Impa heads straight for it
jumping the fence and scaring some of the chickens it was keeping inside.

LINK
(screaming)
Yahoo!

An ANGRY FARMER runs out of his house and begins yelling at Impa.

ANGRY FARMER
Hey! What do you think you're doing jumping around
all over the place? Are you crazy!

Link looks back at the Angry Farmer who gets smaller and smaller on the
horizon.

LINK
I think we made him happy.

She smirks as they continue downward toward a distant town.

CUT TO:

INT. KAKARIKO VILLAGE - DAY

Kakariko is a small village roughly a third of the size of Hyrule Market.
But instead of traveling shops and small stores we see instead houses.
There are a few people in the town; some construction workers are busy
building another house.

In the b.g. a tall mountain looms over the village. A small gathering of
clouds in the shape of a halo circles its peak. This is Death Mountain.

IMPA
Welcome to Kakariko, Link.

LINK
It's nice.

IMPA
In the ancient tongue, Kakariko means friendship.
It was established long ago by a special group of
Hylians called the Sheikah.

LINK
Sheikah?

IMPA
It means Shadow People. Do not let the name fool
you, though. The Sheikah were a peaceful people
always seeking the ways of enlightenment and peace.

LINK
Are you a Sheikah?

IMPA
Yes. This is my town. I was born here.

They continue on through the village. Impa says "Hi" to her fellow
villagers as they pass her. She then points up to Death Mountain.

IMPA
Do you see that mountain, Link? That is Death
Mountain. The ring of clouds that surround it tells
us the condition of the land. If Hyrule is in peace
then the clouds are normal.

LINK
Are we going all the way up there?

IMPA
No. My ride ends here.

She leads the horse up to a closed gate blocking the way to a dirt path. A
BORED GUARD quietly stands by his post lightly hunched over. When he sees
Impa he immediately straightens his posture and opens the gate.

IMPA
This path will lead you to the Goron's cavern. I
suggest you rest before entering. You will need all
your strength. I'm sorry I can not take you
further, but my place is by the Princess' side.

She looks at Link and sees he's again trying to build up the courage to go
on.

IMPA
Remember: there are no heroes or cowards in this
world, Link. Only people who think they are. You'll
do fine. I trust you know the way back. And if not
you can always ask the Guard stationed here. The
Princess is counting on you. Good luck.

She shimmies the horse around and begins the long trek home. Link looks up
the trail that lies ahead and takes his first steps up the mountain.

CUT TO:

EXT. GERUDO FORTRESS - DAY

Ganondorf and two GERUDO CLANSMAN ride through the desert until they reach
the Gerudo Fortress. It rests on the edge of the desert and is a village
made completely of stone.

Ganondorf and his two Guards ride into the fortress and up to the horse
stables. Ganondorf gets off his horse and hands the reigns over to one of
the clansman who leads the horse away.

Nabooru comes out of one of the stone huts and sees Ganondorf entering his
own hut. She quickly makes his way over to his hut.

EXT. GERUDO FORTRESS - DAY

Ganondorf and two GERUDO CLANSMAN ride through the desert until they reach
the Gerudo Fortress. It rests on the edge of the desert and is a village
made completely of stone.

Ganondorf and his two Guards ride into the fortress and up to the horse
stables. Ganondorf gets off his horse and hands the reigns over to one of
the clansman who leads the horse away.

Nabooru comes out of one of the stone huts and sees Ganondorf entering his
own hut. She quickly makes his way over to his hut.

CUT TO:

INT. GERUDO FORTRESS - GANONDORF'S HUT - CONTINUOUS

Much like the fortress itself, most of Ganondorf's hut is cut from red
stone and is not much bigger than Nydia's hut. It is simply furnished with
a cot on one end and a small shelf cluttered with books and gadgets.
Ganondorf takes a pot and dips it into a small water hole located at the
back of the hut. He spills the water over his neck and face.

Nabooru enters the hut. He turns back a bit, barely acknowledging her
presence.

NABOORU
Well?

GANONDORF
I have searched all over. The key is nowhere to be
found.

NABOORU
How long do you intend to search for this key?

GANONDORF
As long as I have to.

NABOORU
So, you intend on letting our people die as you
roam the countryside searching for ancient relics.

GANONDORF
I'm doing this for my people.

NABOORU
And where has it gotten you? Nowhere.

GANONDORF
What do you want from me?

NABOORU
I want you to be a man for once and fight.

Ganondorf is shocked into silence.

GANONDORF
You want me to start a war so that more of our
people can die?

NABOORU
Look at those faces out there. Do you really think
any of them wouldn't gladly sacrifice their lives
if it meant a better future?
(pause)
Don't disappoint me now by being weak.

He looks up at her towering over him. His face turns to stone as he stands
and walks out of the hut.

CUT TO:

EXT. GERUDO FORTRESS - CONTINUOUS

Ganondorf, followed soon after by Nabooru, exits his hut and waves up to a
Clansman high up in a bell tower. The TOWER CLANSMAN begins ringing the
bell and soon all of the Gerudo are out of their huts and gathered in the
center of the fortress around Ganondorf.

GANONDORF
Fellow clansman. For years now, the Hylians have
lived peacefully in their warm houses and slept
safely in their beds while we, the noble people of
the Gerudo, were banished out here to starve and to
die. Even the King himself refuses to help us.
Well, I tell you now, the King has pulled the final
string in his own demise. No longer will I allow
you, my people, to die while the King sits
comfortably in his throne with no concern for our
poverty and starvation. We will rise up against
those who have held us down and banished us to this
barren wasteland. Now, I say. Now is the time we
take what is owed to us! Are you with me?

The Gerudo cheer loudly for their leader.

GANONDORF
Are you with me?

They cheer louder rocking the very foundation to its core.

GANONDORF
Then ready your weapons brothers! Tomorrow we claim
Hyrule for the Gerudo!

The Gerudo cheer louder than ever now. Ganondorf spots Nabooru in the
crowd, a look of determination on her face. Ganondorf slightly nods.

CUT TO

INT. GORON'S CAVERN - CIRCULAR ROOM - NIGHT

Link stands in a large cave with high ceilings. He checks inspects the
cavern carefully making sure there is nothing there. He walks through
another door as we

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ANOTHER CIRCULAR ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Link is more careful in inspecting this room. And again there is nothing.
He walks through the next door a little disappointed as we

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YET ANOTHER CIRCULAR ROOM - CONTINUOUS

When Link enters he gives the room a once over and finds nothing in his
immediate gaze.

LINK
(disappointed)
Geez. If this medallion thing was so important why
don't they protect it better?

As if on cue a KEESE, a blue bat-like creature, swoops down from the
ceiling doing a dive-bomb technique straight for Link's head. Link turns
around just in time to see the Keese and swings blindly at it.

He holds up his shield to protect himself from the wild animal. When
doesn't feel the impact he takes the shield away. He looks down and there
next to his feet lying in two pieces is the dead Keese. The gory sight of
the Keese disgusts him.

In the b.g. the sounds of many flapping wings can be heard. Link turns to
see a swarm of Keese flying straight at him like wild banshees. Link ducks
their oncoming attack as they swoop past him. They circle just above his
head pinning him to the ground.

Link covers the top of his head with his shield as the Keese take turns
swooping down from above. Link peers out from beneath the shield to the
opposite side of the room where his salvation lies: a plain wooden door.

He makes a break for the door holding his shield above of him. He gets
through the door and into

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DOME ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Link slams the door shut behind him then leans back onto it panting
heavily. He takes in his surroundings and begins canvassing the room.
Hanging above Link, although he is totally unaware of them, are four pouch-
like cocoons. Link sees another door and makes his way towards it.

The four pouches on the ceiling shake and convulse until they pop sending
down four TEKTITES completely surrounding Link. They are a cross between a
three-foot tall spider and a crab with four legs. Link readies his sword
and shield.

One of the Tektites leaps towards Link who quickly rolls underneath just
missing its razor sharp claws. Another Tektite leaps at Link. He runs
underneath it slashing the underbelly of the creature. It falls in pain
behind him and soon dies.

Two of the three remaining Tektites scream and leap towards Link from
either side of him. Link sidesteps allowing them to hit each other
instead. They fall to the floor dazed.

The third Tektite sneaks up behind Link and leaps. Link spins and blocks
the Tektites claws with his shield, but the weight of the monster causes
him to lose his balance. They fall to the floor, the Tektite on top.

Link, desperately trying to hold onto the shield, curls his legs up then
places the bottom of his feet flat up against the back of the shield. He
thrusts his legs outward sending the shield and the Tektite flying back.

The other two Tektites recover from their dizziness and set their sights
on Link. He sees them and gets ready for the attack. The third Tektite has
also recovered and is making his way towards Link as well.

Link hunches over almost in a kneeling position his sword extended so that
the blade is sticking out and behind him. The three Tektites jump until
they are only a few feet away when he lets out his attack.

A spinning attack to be more precise. He swings with great strength and
energy into a full 360-degree turn hitting each of the Tektites with a
powerful blow. They're all sliced in half and soon die. Link, breathing
heavily, walks over to his shield and places it on his back.

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SQUARE ROOM - CONTINUOUS

The first minute Link enters the room he looks up at the ceiling to make
sure nothing is hanging from it. Sure enough there isn't. At the other end
of the room we see a huge door almost fifteen feet high made of metal. In
the middle of the door is an indentation in the shape of triangle.

Link takes a few steps forward right onto a pressure plate. A loud
creaking noise from behind startles him. A set of bars has blocked his
exit from the room. He looks at his feet noticing the pressure plate.
There's nothing he can do so he continues on.

He walks up to the metal doors and tries pushing with all his might but
the door won't budge. Out of the corner of his eye he notices the adjacent
wall and sees a few metal bars guarding a small lever.

Examining the bars he tries to force them apart then attempts to squeeze
through them and grab the lever but he is too big. He gives up only to
find himself stuck. As he struggles to free himself the dirt in the
opposite side of the room begins to shake.

Link's attention is drawn to that part of the room where a second later a
STALFOS pops out from the ground. It is a seven-foot tall walking skeleton
complete with sword, shield and armor.

Link's struggle with the gate becomes more desperate. The Stalfos is right
on top of him as it raises its sword high in the air. It swings just as
Link frees himself. Instead of hitting Link the Stalfos' sword strikes the
bars.

Link gets a little distance between him and the Stalfos. The Stalfos
charges Link who quickly puts up his shield and blocks it's attack.

The Stalfos again swings hitting Link's shield knocking him back onto his
butt. Link jumps to his feet. The Stalfos takes a few steps back then
jumps into the air with its sword shining deadly above it.

Link dodges as the Stalfos lands then lunges at the side of the Stalfos's
bonny structure. But the Stalfos is fast. Right before Link's sword hits
the Stalfos knocks it away causing Link to lose his balance.

The two circle around each other moving closer and closer. Before he
realizes it the Stalfos has blocked Link into a corner of the room.

Link sees an opening between the monster's legs. He rolls between them,
turns and swings his sword hitting it dead on the back. The Stalfos
screams in pain. It turns, makes a few defensive swings to keep Link away.
Soon it is back into attack position.

This time it does a horizontal swing for Link's head. Link ducks just
barely then swings his sword at the Stalfos's arm wounding it again, this
time more severely. He lunges into the ribs of the Stalfos and jerks his
arm away.

A huge chunk of the Stalfos' ribs goes flying off its body. It screams in
pain. Link swings his sword cutting the Stalfos in half at the waist.

The Stalfos falls to pieces on the ground. Link walks up to the Stalfos
it's one arm twitching slightly towards the nearby sword. Link kicks the
sword away then chops its head off.

He falls to the floor sweaty and exhausted. We hear the sound of creaking
metal in the b.g. He turns his head just in time to see the gate that once
guarded the lever move down.

There is an awkward silence. Link looks curiously at the remains of the
Stalfos then gets up and walks wearily over to the lever and pulls it
down. But, instead of the metal door opening, the bars locking the door
Link previously walked in from go down allowing him to exit.

Link is at a total loss for ideas when his hand brushes across the satchel
strapped to his side. He pulls out the key from the pouch and walks over
to the metal door.

His eyes fall on the keyhole for the first time, his free hand slightly
brushing across it. He holds the key up to the keyhole and as soon as it
gets to within a few inches of the door it jumps out of his hand and into
the keyhole like a magnet.

The metal door comes to life as a low rumbling begins to shake throughout
the entire room as the doors slowly part. When the opening is wide enough
Link makes his way into the

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MEDALLION ROOM - CONTINUOUS

The Medallion room is unlike any other room we've seen in the cavern.
Whereas the others seemed to be naturally carved out of the Mountain
itself this room seems to be more man-made.

There are two well-formed pillars on either side of the room. The walls
are carved with intricate designs of Hylian history. At the far end of the
room is an altar with the symbol of the Triforce etched onto the front of
it.

Floating just above the altar is the Medallion of Time a beautifully
glowing medallion with the symbol of the Triforce engraved on one side.

Link walks up to it mystified stopping right in front of the altar. As he
reaches out for the Medallion it begins to glow even brighter.

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INT. HYRULE CASTLE - GUARD TOWER - DAY

The sun is near setting. Ganondorf and his two Guards can be seen on the
Hyrule Fields riding towards the castle. The TOWER GUARD on lookout sees
Ganondorf and yells down to the DRAWBRIDGE GUARDS.

TOWER GUARD
Lower the drawbridge! The King's advisor arrives!

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DRAWBRIDGE ENTRANCE - CONTINUOUS

The two Guards lower the drawbridge. Ganondorf and his two men ride into
the castle and stop right in front of the two guards. The Tower Guard is
unable to see anything below.

DRAWBRIDGE GUARD
Should we notify the King of your arrival, Lord
Ganondorf?

GANONDORF
Don't bother.

Ganondorf pulls out his sword and swings at the Guard's head. Right before
it slices through we

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GUARD TOWER - CONTINUOUS

The Tower Guard looks off in the distance where the plains touch the
horizon. The Guard takes a closer look and sees hundreds upon hundreds of
Gerudo Clansman on horses riding toward the castle. Again he yells below.

TOWER GUARD
The Gerudo are attacking the castle! Raise the
drawbridge.

He looks down just in time to see Ganondorf's two men looking up at him
with crossbows in hand. They fire and two arrows hit the Guard right in
the chest. He falls back into the tower dead.

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HYRULE FIELDS - CONTINUOUS

The Gerudo forces race wildly towards the castle.

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HYRULE MARKET - CONTINUOUS

Ganondorf leads his clansmen into the market where fifteen or so Royal
Guards wait greatly outnumbered. The Gerudo on their horses show no fear
as they charge the Guards. Then, the sound of swords clashing as we

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INT. HYRULE CASTLE - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT

Ganondorf, along with Nabooru and some Gerudo Guards, burst into the
Throne Room where the King stands up from his Throne defiantly. His
personal advisors stand by his side ready to protect him.

KING
Sir Ganondorf? Why have you attacked us? We have
done nothing.

GANONDORF
Wrong again your highness. The minute you and your
so-called 'Noblemen' denied my people the very
right to live you sealed your own fate.

KING
You'll never be able to hold the castle. No matter
what you do to me. My people as one are still
stronger than your army.

GANONDORF
Is that what you think? Then you truly are a man to
be pitied.

Ganondorf walks away from the King and takes his place at the King's
throne.

GANONDORF
Where is your daughter, your Majesty?

KING
(worried)
What do you want with the Princess?

An evil smile falls on his face.

GANONDORF
She has something I want.

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EXT. HYRULE CASTLE - STABLES - SAME

A pair of GERUDO HORSEMEN ride past a dark alley on their way to the
castle. A second passes and then two dark figures come out of the alley
and move towards the stables.

One of the figures is cloaked in a robe covering them from head to toe.
The other person is obviously Impa, who has on her back a quiver of arrows
to accompany the bow in her hand.

They run urgently to Impa's white horse. Impa hurriedly readies the horse
when a CLANSMAN appears from behind brandishing a rather dangerous looking
sword.

CLANSMAN
Halt there and turn around!

Impa pauses at the sound of the threat then turns quickly, pulls an arrow
from the quiver and before we know it has fired it at the Clansman. It
pierces his chest and he falls to the floor dead.

Impa turns her attention to the CLOAKED FIGURE and helps her onto the
horse. From a distance more CLANSMEN can be seen. They see Impa and the
Cloaked Figure trying to make a getaway.

CLANSMAN #1
You there! Halt!

Impa puts one of her feet into the horse's stirrup and then throws her
other leg over the horse itself. She then aims her bow in the direction of
the approaching threat and fires a couple of arrows scoring a few fatal
shots. She kicks her heel into the horse's side and the fugitives are off.

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INT. HYRULE CASTLE - THRONE ROOM - SAME

One of the CLANSMAN that spotted Impa and the cloaked figure escaping
rushes into the throne room where Ganondorf is seen still sitting in the
throne.

CLANSMAN #2
My lord! We've found them!

GANONDORF
(standing)
Where?

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EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - NIGHT

It is pouring rain on the fields and Link is caught in the middle of it.
He holds his shield above his head to keep from getting wet as best as
possible.

As he nears the castle he is aware of smoke coming out from the center of
the market area. He slows to a walk as he nears the drawbridge then stops
right in front of the castle looking up at the ruins.

POV of Link

We see coming from the market area a white horse with a rider on it. As it
gets closer we recognize the rider as Impa. Sitting in front of her is
Princess Zelda covered entirely in a dark brown cloak.

Link moves out of the way of the racing horse as it speeds past him. Zelda
looks back from atop the steed to see Link getting smaller and smaller.

The horse continues past him riding further and further until it
disappears entirely from view.

Link just stands there wondering what it is exactly he missed out on when
he hears the snort of a horse from behind him. He turns to see sitting on
a tall black stallion is Ganondorf.

Ganondorf sits there on his horse looking out towards the plains. Then his
eyes fall on Link. Link is able to control his fear.

GANONDORF
You. Boy. Did you see a white horse pass by here?

Link stands there unable to answer.

GANONDORF
Speak up!

Instead of jumping at his order Link grows defiant. He takes a step back.
Ganondorf smiles, a dark evil smile.

GANONDORF
I like you kid. You've got guts.

Link pulls his sword out and readies his shield. The smile on Ganondorf's
face vanishes. Ganondorf sits there on his steed. Then, he sends his foot
flying through the air. It lands right on Link's jaw sending him tumbling
into the mud.

Ganondorf kicks his horse with his spurs and is off. Link gets to his feet
wiping the mud from his clothes.

INT. SACRED REALM - CHAMBER OF SAGES - TIMELESS

POV of Link

We see nothing but darkness. The voice of a young man, SHEIK, can be
heard.

SHEIK (O.S.)
Link? Wake up, Link.

The screen begins to flicker to life as if someone were opening their
eyelids.

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CLOSE UP

Of Sheik. He is clothed in the traditional Sheikah blue and white garb
similar to Impa's. Added to that he also wears a white hood and mask that
covers the lower part of his face. He is about 21 and has piercing red
eyes.

SHEIK
Wake up and look at yourself.

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EXTREME CLOSEUP

Of Link's eyes. We get a sense as we look at them that they are older,
more mature. We PULL BACK to reveal that Link has aged seven years. The
little boy whose shield was once too big and sword too heavy has now grown
into full adulthood.

His clothes have changed also. The clothes are similar to his Kokiri tunic
except they are sized to fit him and are red. Wrapped around his chest is
a thin, but strong red and silver platemail. There is also more armor to
cover his shoulders and legs. He looks at himself strangely not fully
aware that he's all grown up now.

We get our first look of the Chamber of Sages as well. Link is seen
standing on a similar platform to the one in the Master Sword room only
this one hovers in midair over a bottomless pit. Raindrops of blue light
fall all around the Chamber. We see Sheik standing on one of three
platform circles hovering just outside the main platform.

LINK
(flustered)
What's happening?

SHEIK
Calm down Link.

LINK
(growing agitation)
Where am I?

SHEIK
You are in the Chamber of Sages, a holy place built
within the Sacred Realm.

LINK
What happened to my clothes? My weapons?

SHEIK
The tasks that lie ahead of you are very difficult
and seeing as you've grown some over the years your
old weapons are of no use to you now. So I took the
liberty of getting you new clothes and armor as
well as a stronger shield.

LINK
How long have I been here?

SHEIK
(gently)
Seven years.

Link's face drops and his eyes fall to the floor.

LINK
The Triforce?

SHEIK
When you opened the door to the Sacred Realm it
allowed any and all to enter. When you did not
retrieve the Triforce, Ganondorf seized the
opportunity and got it.

LINK
So I did all of that for nothing?

SHEIK
The sword you pulled may open the door to the
Sacred Realm, but it cannot be pulled by just
anyone. Only one worthy of the title Hero of Time
can wield it. Yet, when you pulled the sword you
were too young to take on the responsibility this
title offered. Thus, it sealed your soul away in
the Sacred Realm until you were, allowing Ganondorf
to take the Triforce. When he did, it turned the
Sacred Realm into a place of evil. This Chamber is
the only thing left that has not been touched by
that evil. I am its protector.

LINK
Who are you?

SHEIK
I am Sheik the awakening voice from the Sacred
Realm sent to call upon those destined to be Sages.
Those sages along with the Hero of Time will bind
the evil known as Ganondorf and return the light of
peace to Hyrule. Your job to fulfill your destiny
as Hero of Time is to find and release these sages
from Ganondorf's imprisonment.

LINK
What for? I failed. I couldn't help the princess. I
couldn't help my sister. I couldn't do anything!
I'm useless! I can't do anything right!

A gloved hand slaps Link across the face. Sheik is standing right in front
of him and doesn't appear to have a very consoling look in his eyes. Link
is stunned as he rubs his sore cheek.

SHEIK
What's done is done. So stop blaming yourself for
everything. No one foresaw this. Not ev - not even
me.
(pause)
So stop feeling sorry for yourself. We can still
make things right.

LINK
(standing)
I'm sorry.

SHEIK
Don't be sorry. We can still do something about
this if we act fast.

LINK
By finding the three sages.

SHEIK
Correct. The first sage lies in Kakariko Village.
Her name is Impa. Call upon her and she will tell
you who the second sage is.

LINK
Wait a minute. What about the Princess? Is she all
right?

Sheik takes a deep sigh then lets it out.

SHEIK
The Princess is fine. But your task is to look for
the three sages. Not for the Princess. Go.

LINK
But -

Before he can protest his body begins to change into a green swirl of
light. The swirl then heads up and away from Sheik. Sheik's eyes follow it
out of the chamber.

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INT. TEMPLE OF TIME - MASTER SWORD ROOM - NIGHT

The green swirl of light enters the sword room and takes its place by the
altar where young Link first pulled the sword. The swirl changes back into
Link as an adult. The metamorphosis concludes leaving us with a very
bewildered looking Link.

He reaches behind him and pulls both the Master Sword and the new shield
from off his back and inspects them. He does a few practice swings with
the sword to get the feel of it then looks at his new shield.

It is a beautiful red shield with a polished mirror on the front and a
symbol of the Triforce engraved in it. Link replaces his weapons and walks
out of the Master Sword Room.

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ALTAR ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Link finds himself back in the altar room where the Medallion of Time is
still, even after seven years, rotating above the altar.

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EXT. TEMPLE OF TIME - NIGHT

Link walks out of the Temple and back down the path Zelda had shown him
seven years earlier. He rustles with some of the trees coming out the
other side.

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INT. HYRULE CASTLE - HYRULE MARKET - SAME

We are in the middle of what used to be Hyrule Market. Now it is a dump.
Barely any buildings are left standing anymore. Spread out across the once
beautiful courtyard are five soft looking mounds of what at first glance
appear to be dirt. Link walks up to one of the mounds and inspects it.

The mound begins to move and Link jumps away in fright running back into
the trees for cover. The mound of dirt that Link was inspecting isn't a
mound of dirt at all. It is in fact a zombie, or RE-DEAD, of one of the
people that used to inhabit the Market.

The re-dead gets to its feet and begins slowly walking around the market.
Link takes in a deep breath and pulls out his sword. He runs out into the
Market and up to the re-dead he awoke. And with one swoop chops the re-
dead in two.

The other four re-deads around the market stand up then slowly begin to
shuffle their way towards Link. Link runs up to each one of them disposing
of them quickly until he has run out of re-deads to kill.

He searches the area to make sure that no one is around. When he looks in
the direction of the castle he is astonished by what he sees. What once
was a beautiful marble castle has done a complete 180.

It seems that Ganondorf has made a few decorative changes over the years
now that he has conquered Hyrule. Link stares up at the horrific sight. He
backs away slowly then runs out of the market.

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INT. GANONDORF'S CASTLE - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT

The interior has been redesigned as well. For one, Ganondorf's throne si
much larger than the previous King's ever was. The room is draped with
long purple curtains that hang over the volcanic rock which makes up the
surrounding walls. A statue of Ganondorf rests in a crevice above the door
to his private chambers.

Ganondorf stands silently looking up at a wall that has a huge map of
Hyrule on it. Nabooru stands closely behind. They are surrounded by
Ganondorf's GENERALS one of whom, GENERAL DRESDIN, stands above a model of
Hyrule and its neighboring countries.

DRESDIN
Lord Ganondorf. If we are to conquer the Northlands
we must attack soon and swiftly. I have already
prepared our armies for a land assault. If we
attack from the Death Mountain Area and spread east
and west simultaneously -

GANONDORF
No.

DRESDIN
My lord?

GANONDORF
We will do no such thing. Not until I have more
power.

Dresdin looks back to the other Generals then back at Ganondorf.

DRESDIN
But my Lord, you have the Triforce of Power. With
that we can conquer all the world.

Ganondorf turns and screams at Dresdin, his eyes glowing a fierce red.

GANONDORF
No! Not until I have them all!

Ganondorf grabs Dresdin by the neck, lifts him up into the air and begins
crushing his windpipe.

GANONDORF
I need... more... power!

Nabooru stands ready to protest, but it's too late. Dresdin's body goes
limp as he dies.

Ganondorf drops the dead body to the floor then eyes each one of his
Generals. Nabooru walks up to Ganondorf who stares hatefully at the body
of his now dead General.

NABOORU
Was that really necessary, Lord Ganondorf?

Ganondorf glares at Nabooru.

GANONDORF
Never question me again.

Ganondorf turns and storms off to his private chamber. Nabooru is taken
aback by his bluntness, but follows him anyway.

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INT. GANONDORF'S CASTLE - PRIVATE CHAMBERS - CONTINUOUS

This room is also overtly elaborate. A large bed takes up half the room.
The other half of the room is taken up by bookcases and shelves. Various
antique weapons dress the walls. Ganondorf stands in the corner staring up
at a portrait of himself hanging just behind his bed. Nabooru enters and
closes the door behind her.

GANONDORF
Do you come to badger me again, woman? Or do you
enjoy frustrating me to no end?

NABOORU
I've come to talk some sense into you.

GANONDORF
Don't bother.

NABOORU
You must listen to reason, Ganondorf. The other
triforce pieces are lost.

GANONDORF
They are not lost! Somebody has them. And I will
scour this world for them until the end of time if
need be. But I will find them.

NABOORU
Listen to yourself. This is not the man I remember.
The man who brought down the Hylian kingdom in one
swift stroke.

GANONDORF
That man died a long time ago when you decided to
raise him as your own.

NABOORU
How dare you. If it weren't for me you'd still be
the same sniveling child I found lying in the
street too scared to even fend for himself. Without
me, you're nothing but a coward.

Ganondorf swings his arm hitting Nabooru on the face. She falls to the
floor in shock clutching at her jaw.

GANONDORF
Talk to me again like that and I will end your life.

He steps over her helpless body and out of the room.

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - LON LON RANCH - NIGHT

Link walks up to Lon Lon Ranch. Although, not in ruins it still seems to
have gone under heavy battle conditions. Link walks cautiously around the
ranch.

LINK
Hello? Malon? Talon? Is there anybody here?

He walks into the vacant ranch.

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INT. LON LON RANCH - SAME

We notice that the roof to Talon and Malon's house has a large hole in it.
The stables that once housed many cows and horses is now empty and
rundown.

He makes his way over to a large fenced in grass area and finds a horse
eating from the hands of a YOUNG WOMAN. The young woman gently strokes the
horse's nose.

Link walks up to her from behind. The young woman senses another presence
and reaches down to her side. She pulls out a small knife and turns around
pointing the knife right at Link.

LINK
Whoa! It's okay. I won't hurt you.

YOUNG WOMAN
Who are you? What do you want?

LINK
I just wanted to check...

Link looks closer at the young woman and recognizes her. It is Malon all
grown up.

MALON
What are you looking at?

LINK
Malon? Is that you?

MALON
How do you know my name? Who are you? What are you
doing here?

LINK
It's me. Link. Don't you recognize me?

MALON
(taken aback)
I don't know what you're talking about.

He approaches her.

LINK
C'mon Malon -

She holds the knife more rigidly in her hands.

MALON
Stay back!

LINK
Ok. Ok...

MALON
That sword. Take it off. Put it on the ground.

He takes off the sword and lays it on the grass.

MALON
The shield too.

He complies and puts the shield next to his sword.

MALON
Turn around.

He turns. She approaches him from behind.

MALON
I don't know who you are, mister. But if you're one
of Ganondorf's men then you chose the wrong person
to mess with.

LINK
(turning)
C'mon, Malon, it's me -

She grabs hold of one of his arms and sticks the point of the blade right
up against his neck.

MALON
I told you not to move!

LINK
Please! Let me prove it to you. I can prove I know
you.

MALON
Oh yeah?

LINK
Yeah! That horse you were feeding. Her name's
Epona -

She presses the knife harder into his neck causing a trickle of blood to
appear.

MALON
That's no secret! Anybody can find that out! You're
going to have to do better than that.

LINK
Okay! Okay! That dress. The dress you're wearing.
It used to belong to your mother. You showed it to
me when I first came here. You said you wished that
you were old enough so that you could wear it.

She loosens her grip on the knife and pulls it away from his throat
backing off. He reaches for his neck and pulls his hand away to show a
small smudge of blood on his fingers.

MALON
It is you.
(coming to her senses)
Oh, Link. I'm sorry. Are you hurt?

LINK
I don't think I'll bleed to death if that's your
concern.

She looks at him happily then hugs him tightly.

MALON
Thank the Goddesses. You really came. I was
beginning so feel lonely.

LINK
What happened here?

MALON
What do you mean what happened? Ganondorf is what
happened. Where have you been? Asleep?

LINK
I guess you could say that.

MALON
What? I don't understand.

LINK
Never mind. You're okay. That's what's important.
How have you managed to survive for so long?

MALON
I almost didn't. After Ganondorf took over Hyrule
he began destroying everything. My father and I
escaped to Kakariko with... my father!

LINK
What about him? Where is he?

MALON
He's with the rest of the villagers at Kakariko.
They were imprisoned by Ganondorf. I was barely
able to escape without them noticing. I came back
here to take care of the horses, but Epona was the
only one left.

LINK
What other villagers were imprisoned?

MALON
Anybody who was there I guess.

LINK
Was a woman named Impa there?

MALON
Impa? I don't know. Perhaps.

He picks his things up from the ground.

LINK
I'm sorry to leave you so soon, but I have to go
save them.

MALON
Take me with you.

Link looks at her about to protest.

MALON
Please?

LINK
All right.

She picks up a worn saddle from the ground and heads over to Epona.

MALON
We can ride Epona there. It'll be faster. Do you
know how to ride a horse?

LINK
Uh... no.

She smiles as she slaps the saddle onto Epona's back.

MALON
It's ok. I do.

CUT TO:

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - NIGHT

WIDE SHOT

Of Malon and Link riding Epona. Link has his arms around Malon's waist
barely able to hold on. Malon can be seen slightly laughing.

LINK
What's so funny?

MALON
Have you ever ridden a horse before?

LINK
Once. A long time ago.

MALON
How long ago was that?

LINK
Uh... seven years.

MALON
Seven years? You're supposed to save all of
Kakariko and you can't even ride a horse?

LINK
Never got much of a chance.

MALON
Well, maybe when this whole thing is over with I'll
teach you sometime.

LINK
Good idea.

She giggles.

MALON
You just promise not to go dying on me, okay?

LINK
I promise.

Malon rides on.

CUT TO:

INT. KAKARIKO VILLAGE - SAME

Malon slowly walks Epona through the Village of Kakariko. It has become a
ghost town now that all the people either abandoned it or been imprisoned.

LINK
Where are the prisoners being held?

She points to an empty broke-down well.

MALON
In there.

LINK
In there?

MALON
There's an old prison cell underneath left over
from the war. They've covered it up since. All
that's left is the well.

Malon stops Epona and they dismount. Link looks down the dark abyss of the
well.

LINK
After you.

MALON
What a gentleman.

She climbs down the ladder on the side of the well. Link follows closely
behind.

CUT TO:

INT. BOTTOM OF THE WELL - CONTINUOUS

At the bottom of the well there is a wooden door with a padlock on it.
Link inspects it and sees that the wood is rotten. He begins to ram his
shoulder into the door. It budges a bit.

LINK
Get behind me.

She stands behind him. Link then kicks his foot forward several times
before the door flies open. He pulls out his sword and shield and walks
in.

CUT TO:

INT. BOTTOM OF THE WELL - GUARD ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Link and Malon walk cautiously down a small corridor and into the
guardroom where there are two rows of pillars. At the far end is a throne.
Sitting on top of the throne is IRON KNUCKLE. This new threat is covered
from head to toe in very strong and very heavy armor. In the Iron
Knuckle's hands rests a huge battle-axe.

MALON
(whispering)
What is that?

LINK
Stay here.

He peeks his head around the wall seeing the Iron Knuckle who looks almost
to be asleep. He sneaks up behind one of the pillars and hides behind it.

MALON
Link?!?

LINK
(whispering)
Keep your voice down. It's ok. I just want to get a
closer look.

POV of Link

We see behind the throne a door leading to what can only be the prison
cell.

BACK TO SCENE

Link runs back to where Malon is.

LINK
(whispering)
All right. There's a door behind the throne. I
think that's where the prisoners are being held.
We'll sneak around to the back and let them out one
at a time, ok?

MALON
(whispering)
What if it wakes up?

LINK
(whispering)
Let's just hope it doesn't. Are you ready?

She nods then runs ahead of Link and hides behind the next pillar. Link
follows. As they sneak from pillar to pillar trying not to wake the Iron
Knuckle, a part of Link's armor scrapes the stone on one the pillars. Both
Link and Malon stop dead in there tracks holding their breath as the Iron
Knuckle wakes from his sleep. It stands at a menacing seven feet tall.

The Iron Knuckle readies his battle-axe and begins searching for the sound
that woke it up. Link clutches his sword and runs out into the center of
the room, his shield in front of him. As soon as Iron knuckle spots Link
it moves in his direction slowly but deliberately. Link taunts the Iron
Knuckle away from Malon's hiding spot. As soon as it is close enough it
swings.

The force of his swing is so powerful it knocks the shield right out of
Links hands. It flies halfway across the room out of his reach. Link
himself is sent falling to the floor only to have to roll out of the way
before Iron Knuckle swings downward. The axe hits the gravel beneath with
a loud clang.

Link gets to his feet and holds his sword out in front of him. He
maneuvers so that the Iron Knuckle has its back turned toward Malon.
Seeing this as her one opportunity she sprints madly to the door and
sneaks in, quietly closing it behind her.

CUT TO:

INT. BOTTOM OF THE WELL - PRISON CELL - CONTINUOUS

In the prison there are two cells on either wall filled with people. There
is one GERUDO GUARD who is seen walking away from one of the cells with a
bowl. Talon, being one of the prisoners, goes up to the bars.

TALON
Hey, can we have a little more water here? We're
dying of thirst.

GERUDO GUARD
Shut your mouth or you'll get nothing at all.

Malon appears from behind with her knife pulled and grabs hold of the
Guard. She puts the knife to the Guards throat causing him to drop the
bowl.

MALON
I suggest you treat my father with a little more
respect.

The prisoners spark to life the minute they see Malon.

TALON
Malon!

MALON
So, Mister Guard. Where are the keys?

GERUDO GUARD
No keys.

MALON
Well, then how do you open these cells?

GERUDO GUARD
Switch. Over there.

He points to a switch on the far wall.

MALON
Thanks.

She hits the Gerudo Guard on the head with the butt of her knife and he
falls to the floor unconscious. She pushes the switch and the door to each
of the prison cells opens. Talon rushes to his daughter and gives her a
big hug.

TALON
Thank the goddesses you're all right. How did you
get here?

MALON
There's no time, Daddy. We have to go right now.
All right everyone, listen up.

The villagers gather around.

MALON
The Guard is still outside, but he's being
distracted. So what we'll have to do is wait till
his back is turned to us and then make for the
exit. All right? Ok. Only three people at a time.
Let's go.

CUT BACK TO:

GUARD ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Link makes a swing with his sword and hits Iron Knuckle on the back of its
armor. A piece of the armor falls off. Link and Iron Knuckle look at the
piece of armor in bewilderment.

The Iron Knuckle gets mad and charges Link. He takes a swing with the axe
and Link dodges it. Instead of hitting its target it hits the rock pillar
Link was standing next to turning it into rubble.

Behind the throne the prison door opens. Link notices it and tries to get
Iron Knuckle to face away from it. He hits Iron Knuckle again knocking off
more of his armor and getting him even more upset. Iron Knuckle moves
faster taking two huge swings at Link who barely avoids them.

The first three Villagers see their chance and quickly make their way to
the exit using the pillars as hiding places.

More people escape as Link continues to hit Iron Knuckle removing more and
more of his armor. There are only five people left now including Talon and
Malon. Talon and two other Villagers run for the doorway and make it.

Link does a few more dodges and gets Iron Knuckle to turn his back towards
the door. Malon and a YOUNG BOY begin to make their way to the exit.

Link lunges at Iron Knuckle, but misses. Iron Knuckle backhands Link in
the face with his steel gauntlet. He falls to the floor a bit dazed.
Seeing this, Malon lets out a small yelp.

Iron Knuckle turns and sees her standing with the boy. Caught, Malon tries
to make her escape with the boy. Iron Knuckle throws his axe right at
Malon, but misses barely burying itself in the wall just inches from her
face.

She falls to the floor clutching the boy in her arms trying to protect the
child as best she can. Iron Knuckle charges in the direction of Malon and
the boy, pulls out his axe and raises it in the air to deliver the final
blow.

Just then, Talon tackles the Iron Knuckle to the floor. Malon and the boy
get up and rush out of the room. Iron Knuckle punches Talon and throws him
off.

Link has regained his strength and rushes the Iron Knuckle. Iron Knuckle
is about to punish Talon for interfering when Link appears from behind.
With all his strength he swings the sword at Iron Knuckle's back.

The sword has such power behind it that it slices through the handle of
the axe and buries itself in the armor. Iron Knuckle falls to his knees as
the remainder of his armor falls off. Malon has re-entered the room and
stands by the door watching from a distance.

CUT TO:

CLOSE UP

Of Link with an astonished look on his face.

CUT TO:

CLOSE UP

The top of Iron Knuckle's head with its helmet off. He lifts his head to
reveal Impa with a confused look on her face.

IMPA
Wha - what happened? Where am I?

LINK
Impa?

She looks up and recognizes him.

IMPA
I - I know you.

He helps her to her feet and walks her over to the Throne. Malon walks
over to her father and helps him up.

MALON
Daddy? Are you okay?

TALON
I'll be fine. Are you?

MALON
Uh-huh.
(to Link)
Link is that the woman...

LINK
Yes.
(to Impa)
Impa? Are you okay?

IMPA
Yes. I - I don't know what happened... The last
thing I remember was Ganondorf. He was asking me
questions. He wanted the Princess.

LINK
Do you know where the Princess is?

IMPA
(pause)
No. I don't.

LINK
But you know why I'm here?

She looks up at him and smiles.

IMPA
Yes.

Suddenly, the armor that Impa was wearing begins to disappear. A blue
circle appears on the floor and begins to glow.

LINK
What is that?

IMPA
It is time for us to leave.

Link looks over to Malon and Talon who are slightly hugging each other.

LINK
I have to say goodbye to my friends first. Is that
okay?

IMPA
Of course.

Impa stands up and walks into the circle waiting for Link. Link walks up
to Malon and Talon.

TALON
Link, I should've known.

He holds out his hand to shake. Link takes it.

TALON
Thank you for saving my life.

LINK
It's the least I can do for your being so kind to
me.

TALON
Well, you could marry Malon if you want. You have
my blessing.

MALON
(embarrassed)
Dad!

TALON
What?

She shakes her head and walks with Link over to a private part of the room
away from her father's eavesdropping ears.

MALON
Never mind dad. He's just being silly.

LINK
It's okay.

MALON
I understand that you have to go so I won't keep
you. You just have to promise me one thing. The
next time you decide to visit don't take so long
okay?

LINK
Okay. I promise.

She hugs him close. It lingers until finally they part. Link takes off the
necklace she gave him and places it back around her neck. Malon quickly
kisses his cheek and walks back over to her father.

Link picks up his shield and sword then joins Impa in the blue circle. It
glows brightly until in a flash of light they are gone. Malon squeezes her
father's hand.

CUT TO:

INT. SACRED REALM - CHAMBER OF SAGES - TIMELESS

Link floats down to the main platform while Impa rises from one of the
surrounding platforms. Link checks himself to make sure everything is
there.

IMPA
Did you lose something?

LINK
No. I guess coming here is just something I'll have
to get used to.

IMPA
I know what you mean. I want to thank you for
saving me. And to say that I'm sorry. When
Ganondorf came looking for the Princess he placed a
spell on me. I feel so foolish having allowed him
to do such a thing to me.

LINK
It wasn't your fault. You shouldn't blame yourself
for everything that happens.

IMPA
Indeed. And now that the spell is broken I can
fight him again. This time as a Sage. Which reminds
me. You will find the second Sage in the forest of
the Kokiri. It is a girl I'm sure you know. Go to
her Link. Only the Hero of Time has the ability to
awaken the spirit of a Sage. Go.

Link turns into the swirl of green light as we

WHITE OUT:

EXT. HYRULE FIELDS - NIGHT

Link lies in the grass slowly coming to consciousness. When his eyes fully
open he jerks his head up as if waking from a bad dream. We see that he's
at the entrance of the Kokiri forest. Link gets up and walks into the
trees.

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - SAME

When he gets there he finds it in even worse condition than Kakariko. Many
trees have been toppled over burned to the ground. There is not a hint of
green anywhere. The Great Deku Tree is obviously dead.

Link is unable to speak. He runs to where his tree house used to be and
finds it toppled over like so many others. He rummages around the rubble
but finds nothing.

He senses another presence behind him. Link pulls his sword and quickly
turns to see a SHADOWY FIGURE. It begins to laugh.

LINK
(alert)
Who are you? Answer me!

SHADOWY FIGURE
I wasn't sure at first what to make of you. Whether
you were one of Ganondorf's men or not. But then I
saw your face it was a dead give away.

LINK
What do you want?

SHADOWY FIGURE
What do I want? I want you to apologize for what
you did to us.

LINK
What did I do to you?

SHADOWY FIGURE
You left us! Here, to die! After everything we've
done for you. You left us.
(pause)
You still don't know who I am, do you? Even after
all these years?

He steps out of the shadows to reveal a mangled 20-year-old man, although
he looks much older. He has one arm bandaged, his legs are beaten and
bruised also covered in bandages. But even through all of this we can
still recognize who it is.

MIDO
It's your good old friend, Mido.

LINK
Mido?

MIDO
How could you do that to us? We trusted you. You
promised to save the forest. Now look at it. Look!

LINK
I - I don't know what to say -

MIDO
After you left things just got worse. Soon the
Great Deku Tree died and then... Nydia... After
that we had no protection from the outside world
anymore. Saria did her best to keep us together -

Link's ears perk up at this.

LINK
Saria?

Mido continues.

MIDO
- But it was too late. Ganondorf made his attack on
Hyrule -

LINK
- Mido, where is Saria -?

MIDO
(on the verge of tears)
Then he destroyed all the villages one by one -

LINK
Mido!

Mido stops his rambling and looks over at Link.

LINK
I need to find Saria. Where is she?

MIDO
You don't even care do you?

LINK
No, it's not that -

MIDO
You wanna know where she is? She's dead! They're
all dead all because of you!

Mido runs off leaving Link breathless. His knees buckle and he falls to
the floor crying for what seems like forever. Sheik appears seemingly out
of nowhere. He stands behind Link a sad expression in his eyes. Link sees
him then looks away.

LINK
(wiping his tears away)
Leave me alone.

SHEIK
I thought maybe should know -

LINK
She's dead. She's dead because of me. And you just
stand there as if nothing's wrong.

SHEIK
Let me finish.

LINK
She's dead! And there's nothing I can do about it.
She died because of me! Because I failed!

SHEIK
She's not dead.
(pause)
Ganondorf found out who she was and is holding her
on the outskirts of the forest. There's some sort
of enchanted there where -

LINK
I don't need the whole history. Just tell me where
she is.

SHEIK
(slight pause)
East. Near the lake by the sacred meadow.

LINK
What Lake?

CUT TO:

EXT. LAKE - NIGHT

Link is running through a thin forest of trees. He reaches a clearing with
a small lake. In the center is a lone tree with a few leaves still stuck
on it.

He makes his way across the lake cautiously. We see something small and
red hovering in the air. As we get closer we see it is a red crystalline
chamber. Inside is Saria being held prisoner.

Link quickens his pace toward the chamber. He runs to it, but it is too
high for him to reach. Saria recognizes Link right away and begins
screaming his name, but no matter how loud she does her voice cannot be
heard.

LINK
Just hang on ok? I'll find a way to get you down.

As Link looks around frantically his eyes fall on something in the
distance. Standing by the tree in the middle of the lake is a dark figure.
From where Link stands it is hard to make out what it is. He moves slowly
towards the dark figure, drawing his sword.

As we get closer we see what it is he's up against. It is himself or
rather his shadow, DARK LINK. Its eyes glow an eerie red. Link is taken
aback by this. Dark Link also draws his sword.

As Dark Link gets closer it is apparent that he is running right for Link.
Dark Link jumps into the air holding his sword above him in striking
position.

Link blocks Dark Links attack then swings his sword to counter but is
blocked by his foes shield. The two warriors circle each other. Dark Link
makes a lunge and is blocked. Link retaliates, but to no avail.

It seems that any attack Link does Dark Link will be able to block and
vice versa. Dark Link backs up a bit then does a running leap into the
air. He holds his blade straight down aiming for Link's head.

Link does a back flip to avoid Dark Link's attack then lunges, but is
blocked then punched in the face.

He falls back making a small splash in the water. Dark Link runs up and
swings his sword downward. Link is able to bring his up just in time to
stop the blade just inches from his face.

Link kicks Dark Link in his side then pushes him away. Dark Link moves
quickly with his sword disregarding his shield completely.

He gets in close and elbows Link in the face. Again Link stumbles
backwards. Dark Link lunges and Link knocks it away. They twirl swords
until Link gets the advantage and holds Dark Link's sword to the ground.
Link head-butts him.

Link grabs Dark Link's collar and begins ramming the hilt of his sword
repeatedly into Dark Link's face. Dark Link stumbles back. Link holds his
blade as if it was a spear and chucks it right at Dark Link.

The Sword plunges deep into Dark Link's stomach. He drops his sword and
falls to his knees. Link walks calmly up to Dark Link and rests his hands
on the blade's handle.

LINK
This is for my sister.

He shoves the Master Sword deeper into Dark Link's body. He keels over,
dead. Link looks over to the crystalline chamber which is descending. It
hits the ground and disappears into nothing leaving only Saria on her
hands and knees.

She gets up and begins running towards Link who is, in turn, running
towards her. They meet in the middle right into each other's arms. Saria
is crying tears of joy.

SARIA
I knew you'd come back. I knew it.

LINK
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for everything. It was my
fault the forest died. I'm sorry I let you down.

SARIA
Oh, Link. You can never let me down. I know you did
everything you could. You will never let me down.
Ever.

He rests his head in her shoulders. She takes it lovingly stroking the
back of his head. She notices something off-screen.

SARIA
Link look!

We see Dark Link's body disintegrate and turn into the same circle of
light that it did with the Iron Knuckle armor.

Saria and Link make their way to the circle and step in. Link bends down
to pick up his sword and sheaths it. Then a bright flash as we

CUT TO:

INT. SACRED REALM - CHAMBER OF SAGES - TIMELESS

We are back in the Chamber of Sages. Link floats to his usual spot while
Saria ascends from another one of the outer platforms. She looks at him
lovingly.

SARIA
If only Nydia could see you now. Then she'd know
just how right she was. You are the one, true Hero
of Time, Link. Not even you can deny that. And who
would have thought? Me. A Sage. I'm sure not even
Nydia could have predicted that one.

LINK
What about the forest?

SARIA
Ganondorf's reign over it has ended. And in time it
will flourish. But now it is time for you to go.
There is someone waiting for you at the Temple of
Time.

As he morphs into the swirl of light Saria's voice can be heard in the
b.g. softly saying: "Thank you, Link. Thank you."

WHITE OUT:

INT. TEMPLE OF TIME - MASTER SWORD ROOM - NIGHT

Link appears once again in the the Master Sword room. He turns around and
is greeted by Sheik.

SHEIK
Hello, Link. I've been waiting for you.

LINK
So I've heard.

SHEIK
You have overcome many hardships and gained many
skills. And now the time has come for the final
showdown with Ganondorf. But first there are things
I must tell only you. A legend of the Triforce few
people know. The legend goes that if the person who
touches the Triforce has the forces of power,
wisdom and courage in balance, only then can they
gain the one True Triforce. But if those forces are
out of balance then the Triforce will split into
three parts each representing one of the forces and
leave the one who touched the Triforce the piece
that mirrors their heart. If that person seeks the
one True Triforce then they must seek the others
chosen by destiny for the other two. These people
can only be identified by the symbol of the
Triforce on the back of their hands. However, its
full power can only be obtained when the one who
holds there part is at peace. All of this was just
a legend until seven years ago. When Ganondorf
entered the Sacred and touched the Triforce the
legend came true. The Triforce separated into three
parts and Ganondorf was left only with the Triforce
of Power. But he was not satisfied. He has searched
all of Hyrule for the two destined to hold the
other Triforce parts. The one who holds the
Triforce of Courage is you, Link.

Link's face turns completely white. The information seems too much for
him.

LINK
And the third? Who holds that?

SHEIK
The one who holds the Triforce of Wisdom is the
Third Sage and the one destined to be the leader of
them all.

Sheik holds up his left hand in a clenched fist. The symbol of the
Triforce appears on the back of his fist with the lower left triangle
highlighted above the rest.

Then Sheik begins to glow a bright yellow blinding Link. A flash of light
fills the room. Link uncovers his eyes.

Standing in Sheik's place wearing full Royal clothing is Princess Zelda.
She has grown the last few years and is even more beautiful then when we
last saw her.

ZELDA
Hello, Link.

LINK
Princess?

ZELDA
I'm sorry for having met you in disguise, but it
was necessary in order to evade Ganondorf's search
for me. When we rode off seven years ago I thought
that because you had the Medallion Ganondorf could
never retrieve the Triforce. But I never expected
it to seal you away. I concealed myself as Sheik
and have waited for you seven long years. But now,
with your return and the awakening of the three
sages we can finally seal Ganondorf away in the
Evil Realm.

Link looks likes he's about to say something, but doesn't.

ZELDA
What is it?

LINK
I'm just - I'm just happy to see that you're all
right. That's all.

ZELDA
(pause)
Link, I -

Before she can finish the Temple begins to shake violently. Link and Zelda
both fall to the floor. Then a red crystalline chamber, similar to the
prison that held Saria, forms around Zelda.

Link sees this and runs over to her. He pulls out his sword and gives it a
couple of good swings, but it's as solid as stone. He bangs angrily on the
outer shell.

The chamber begins to lift her into the air until finally it disappears in
a burst of light. All that can be heard is Ganondorf's evil laughter.

CUT TO:

EXT. GANONDORF'S CASTLE - NIGHT

WIDE SHOT

Of Link running towards the castle. His run shows no hesitation in it as
he flies through the entrance.

CUT TO:

INT. GANONDORF'S CASTLE - FIRST FLOOR - CONTINUOUS

A few GERUDO GUARDS are standing by their posts before the doors fly open
and Link bursts in. They attack, but they are no match for him. Link kills
the guards without thought or feeling as he makes his way up to

CUT TO:

SECOND FLOOR - CONTINUOUS

More guards that Link finishes off quickly. It is fairly obvious by now
that he is a man on a mission and he's not letting anyone get in his way.
He runs up the next flight of stairs and through the door.

CUT TO:

THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Link enters and sees Ganondorf sitting on his throne a Symbol of the
Triforce carved into the wall behind him.

Nabooru stands next to him with his hand resting on the butt of her sword.
His Generals stand in single file with swords drawn. Link stands ready
with his sword.

Hanging high above Ganondorf's throne is Princess Zelda locked away in her
chamber. Ganondorf closes his eyes.

GANONDORF
The Triforce parts are resonating. I can feel it.
Seven long years I have searched for the missing
pieces. I never would have thought they'd be hidden
within you two.

The Generals move in on Link and circle around him outnumbering him seven
to one.

GANONDORF
I will make you pay for stealing what is rightfully
mine!

One of the Generals attacks Link who blocks the attack and counters with a
slice to the gut. Soon Link is fighting all of Ganondorf's Generals. He
fights expertly getting rid of them one by one until they are all gone.

Nabooru stands defiantly between Link and her King. She calmly withdraws
his sword from behind him and swings it around him until, almost
magically, the sword separates into two. Nabooru ends in a defensive
stance.

The duelists hold for what seems like an eternity, then they both attack
at the same time. Sounds of swords clashing as the two move in a blur.
They stop again in their defensive stance.

Nabooru stands tall with her swords crossed in front of her waiting for
Link to attack. When Link does he charges him at full speed and just as
he's about to hit his defenseless target it disappears.

Link is shocked at her disappearance but remains on guard ready for
anything. Suddenly, appearing just to Link's right is Nabooru who takes a
swing at Link's head, but she is just a half second too slow.

Link is able to block the attack with his shield. Using the momentum of
the swing with her first sword Nabooru twirls her body around and lashes
out with the second sword cutting Link's back.

Link screams in pain. Link regains his posture, but is in obvious pain. He
attacks Nabooru who deflects the oncoming attack then disappears into
nothingness once again.

Link breathes heavily as he searches around the room. Nabooru appears
swinging with fury. He leaves two huge gashes on Link's legs and arms.

Link buckles. Nabooru circles Link like a predator.

NABOORU
Get up. If you are a man you will get up and face
me.

Link stands up and faces his enemy.

NABOORU
Now, prepare to meet your fate.

Link looks up at Zelda.

INSERT

CLOSE UP

Of Link's left hand. A faint glimmer of the Triforce appears.

BACK TO SCENE

Link looks back at Nabooru and their eyes lock.

LINK
No. It's not finished yet.

Link readies an attack. With one final rush they charge each other with
full strength. Then, in a split second, the two meet and strike.

Both Link and Nabooru end with their backs facing each other still holding
their final stance. Then, Nabooru loses all strength to hold herself up
and falls to the ground dead.

Link straightens up and sets his sights on Ganondorf.

GANONDORF
Very good, boy. I'd expect nothing less from the
holder of the Triforce of Courage. I suppose I
should be graceful enough to allow you to recover
your strength. But seeing as you're going to die
anyway why not just skip to the end?

Ganondorf holds his hand up and lets out a huge wave of energy. It throws
Link back ten feet in the air before he finally lands on the ground, hard.
Then, he lets out a ball of electricity that engulfs Link's entire body.

GANONDORF
It appears your Triforce has not yet awakened. A
pity you could not experience the raw power of the
Goddesses. All the more reason for me to take it
from you.

He stands and holds his hands out gathering more power to him. Link stands
holding the master sword in front of him. It begins to glow a bright blue.

Ganondorf releases the two balls of energy. Before they can hit, Link
deflects the first one away with the master sword and knocks the second
one right at Ganondorf hitting him dead on.

Ganondorf is stunned for a second.

GANONDORF
So, the legend is true. You do, indeed, wield the
blade of evil's bane. But no matter how strong it
is it cannot protect you from this.

He holds his fist in front of him showing us the back of his hand. The
Triforce symbol appears with the top triangle highlighted.

Ganondorf jumps into the air and hangs there, his body glowing a bright
red. He looks down at Link with piercing red eyes. The room begins to
shake.

The walls disintegrate. Pieces of the ceiling begin to fall from above.
Link uses his shield to block the falling debris.

After a few minutes the entire room has been completely demolished. The
floor of the Throne room now acts as the roof of the castles main tower
with a hundred-foot drop on all sides. Then Ganondorf himself transforms
into GANON, a monstrous Pig/Minotaur/Demon Bull creature armed with two
huge swords.

Link stares up at the huge beast in absolute terror. Ganon lets out a huge
roar then takes a mighty swing with one of his swords. Link holds his
shield in front of him. But Ganon's sword doesn't hit the shield. It hits,
instead, the Master Sword sending it flying through the air. It lands in
the ground about twenty feet away Braveheart style.

Link, swordless, stares up at the huge beast. He dodges a swing Ganon
makes and runs behind him. Ganon turns and with his two blades crossed
over each other creates a huge fireball that flies right for Link.

Link holds up his shield to block the fireball, but it is too strong. It
sends him soaring through the air. He lands on the ground with a hard
thud.

Ganon picks up the wounded Link, growls in his face then begins to
squeeze. Link screams. From the chamber Zelda yells Link's name and for a
brief second we can almost hear it.

Link's eyes shoot open. He grits his teeth as his whole body begins to
glow green. Ganon roars before Link bursts from his grip.

Link lands with his right knee and left fist on the ground. The back of
his left hand glows with the symbol of the Triforce, the lower right
triangle highlighted above the rest.

Ganon roars and then sticks his two swords together releasing another
fireball. The fireball makes contact only it doesn't hit Link. Right on
impact, a green pyramid forms around Link acting as a protective shield.

Link stands and stares at Ganon who makes a swing with one of the swords.
Link dodges it by doing a back flip landing right next to the Master
Sword.

He pulls the sword from the ground then runs behind Ganon. Performing an
impossible jump into the air he lands on Ganon's back, jams the sword into
it, then leaps off.

Ganon writhes in pain as he tries to pull the sword from his back. The
crystalline chamber that has been imprisoning Zelda falls to the floor and
disappears. Zelda stands tall then reaches up to the sky.

ZELDA
Now is the time. Sages of the Earth and of the
Moon. Descend from the heavens and bind this evil
within the timeless void of the Evil Realm.

Impa and Saria descend from the sky as balls of blue and green light
respectively then change into their normal selves. Zelda floats into the
air joining the two. There power creates a triangle in the sky right above
Ganon.

Then, they bombard Ganon over and over with waves of light as he begins to
be taken piece by piece into the void above. Soon there is nothing left
except the Master Sword, which lies unmoving on the ground.

CUT TO:

EXT. KAKARIKO VILLAGE - NIGHT

We see Malon emptying a basket of bricks onto a small pile she has made,
Death Mountain visible in the b.g. The rest of the villagers are also busy
trying to clean up the village when Death Mountain begins to erupt.

The villagers stop what they are doing and watch the spectacle unfold in
front of their eyes. In a matter of minutes the thunderous storm that once
circled its peak is replaced by the calmer looking clouds we recognize
from before. Malon clutches her necklace and smiles to herself.

CUT TO:

INT. THRONE ROOM - NIGHT

Link, Zelda, Saria and Impa watch the transformation of Death Mountain
back into its normal state from atop Ganon's Tower. Another blue circle of
light forms in the center of the room.

LINK
I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm
exhausted.

Impa turns to Link.

IMPA
Well, you turned out to be quite the hero.

LINK
I don't know about that. I've got this strange
feeling that there are no real heroes. Just people
who think they are.

She smiles, shakes his hand then walks into the circle of light. Saria is
the next to say goodbye.

SARIA
I guess this is goodbye again, dear brother. It's a
shame too. I'll never get to share in your
adventures again.

She hugs him close.

LINK
I love you, Saria. I will never forget you.

She hugs him tighter before she breaks herself away and joins Impa. They
disappear, but the blue circle remains. Only Zelda is left.

ZELDA
Thanks to you, Ganondorf has been banished to the
Evil Realm. I can't help but feel responsible for
all the tragedy that has befallen upon Hyrule. I
was too young and inexperienced to understand the
consequences my actions might bring. And I brought
you into it as well. But now I have a chance to
make things right.

She kneels down, picks up the Master Sword and holds it up for Link to
take.

ZELDA
As the Hero of Time you have one final task before
you. We must return to the Temple of Time so that
you can place the Master Sword in its resting place
and seal Ganondorf away for all eternity.

CUT TO:

INT. TEMPLE OF TIME - MASTER SWORD ROOM - NIGHT

Link walks up to the pedestal where he first pulled the master sword. He
turns around to look at Zelda who is standing just behind him.

LINK
I don't want to go back.

ZELDA
You must, Link. Your task here is done.

LINK
But I don't want to. I want to stay here. I want to
stay with -

ZELDA
Shush.

She places a finger on his lips to quiet him.

ZELDA
When peace returns to Hyrule then it will be time
for us to say goodbye.

She leans close, kissing his cheek.

ZELDA
Now, go home, Link. Regain your lost time. Home...
where you are supposed to be... the way you are
supposed to be.

She takes a few steps back. Link faces the pedestal and pulls out the
Master sword.

CUT TO:

INT. SACRED REALM - CONTINUOUS

We are back in the Sacred Realm. Ganondorf is on his hands and knees in
the void. In front of him we sees the way out of Sacred Realm. He gets to
his feet and begins running toward it.

CUT TO:

MASTER SWORD ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Link raises the master sword over his head in a downward position then
strikes the pedestal burying the Master Sword into the stone.

CUT TO:

SACRED REALM - CONTINUOUS

Ganondorf is almost to the door when it closes.

POV of Ganondorf

THREE SAGES stand on the other side of the door as it begins to close, but
they are not Zelda, Saria or Impa.

BACK TO SCENE

In a last vain effort, Ganondorf leaps forward, but is too late. The door
is closed.

GANONDORF
No!!!

The Sacred Realm begins to darken and a blue crystalline chamber, like the
one Zelda and Saria were held in, forms around him. Powerless, Ganondorf
bangs his palms on his prison.

GANONDORF
No! NO! You cannot hold me forever! As long as the
Triforce of Power is in my hand no one is safe!

His voice echoes endlessly as we

CUT TO:

MASTER SWORD ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Much like before, when Link first pulled the sword from its pedestal, a
blue light seeps through from underneath the platform and circles around
Link. As he begins to lift into the air Zelda takes a step forward wanting
to go with him, but restrains herself.

ZELDA
Thank you... goodbye.

WHITE OUT:

INT. TEMPLE OF TIME - MASTER SWORD ROOM - NIGHT

We start up at the ceiling as the same light that turned Link into an
adult fills the room. PAN DOWN until we are at eye level with Link, who is
14 once again. He takes one last look at the Master Sword then walks out
of the Temple.

CUT TO:

EXT. KOKIRI FOREST - DAY

The villagers are alive and happy performing their usual day-to-day tasks.
The Great Deku Tree is alive and kicking, as is Nydia.

A KOKIRI GIRL playing with her friends suddenly stops and looks off-screen
with a surprised look on her face.

KOKIRI GIRL
Mommy! Daddy! Link's home! He's come back! He's
home!

The rest of the villagers stop what they are doing and look over at the
entrance. We see Link returning from the Hyrulean plains riding Epona.

Everyone stops what they were doing to greet Link, petting Epona and
asking if he has any interesting stories to tell. Everyone that is except
for Mido. Mido sits on the front steps of his house watching everyone from
afar. He quietly smiles to himself.

Saria sticks her head out of her house to see the crowd gathering around
Link. Not believing her eyes she exits her house cautiously. Link spots
her, gives a big enthusiastic wave. She is overcome by emotion.

They run into each other's arms and hug as if they haven't seen each other
in years. He pulls back a bit so he can look her straight in the face.

LINK
Ask me how I feel?

SARIA
How do you feel?

LINK
Never felt better in my whole life.

She smiles and hugs him again. When she opens her eyes she sees a few of
the Royal Guards marching down the pathway. Leading the way is a white
horse carrying both Impa and young Zelda.

Link follows her gaze, as does everybody else in the village. Impa stops
the horse as two of the Royal Guards help Zelda down. Nydia walks up and
greets her.

LINK
(to Saria)
I'll be right back, ok?

She nods and he walks over to where Nydia and Zelda are talking. Zelda
notices him and is shocked by what she sees. Nydia looks back at Link and
smiles moving out of the way for him to talk to Zelda. Zelda walks towards
Link stopping just a few feet away.

ZELDA
Excuse me. I don't mean to sound silly, but have we
met before?

He smiles slightly.

ZELDA
My name is Zelda. What's your name?

LINK
My name is Link.

ZELDA
Hello, Link. It's nice to meet you.

LINK
It's nice to meet you, too.

They gaze and smile at each other as if they were the only two in on the
biggest secret.

FADE OUT.

END CREDITS.

THE END







Coming soon.....

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: Way of the Sheikah

Well, that's it! I hope you all enjoyed the script. I eagerly await any and all comments you good people here at ZU have to offer. Thanks for taking the time to read it. I hope the process wasn't too painful for ya.

Although it took me all day (due to my laziness) I thoroughly enjoyed it. The changes were a bit...Odd, but obviously necessary and I understand that. You pulled them off nicely, anyway. And there's not too much dungeon-crawling, which is a good thing. And I'm glad you included some, because that's just integral. I'm fond of how Link was portrayed with the ladies, too. He didn't get with anyone, so no one's disappointed. Except maybe the Saria fans.

For a movie adaption of the game (which is quite tough to do for any video game) it's very well-done. I especially enjoy Ganondorf's motives at the beginning and how you created depth to his character rather than having him a power-mad leader.

All in all, kudos. Although I'm not happy with some of the changes, I realize that the game wouldn't fit into two hours. You can't please everyone, though. Great job, and I hope you succeed because this is great. 5 years of work eh? Amazing.

Yay! Thanks a bunch HR. I appreciate the comments you made.

Yes, I know most people won't be happy with the chagnes. My only hope is that the script is good enough that any hardcore zelda fan would be able to look past those changes and accept the movie for what it is.

Originally Posted by thabto

Yay! Thanks a bunch HR. I appreciate the comments you made.

Yes, I know most people won't be happy with the chagnes. My only hope is that the script is good enough that any hardcore zelda fan would be able to look past those changes and accept the movie for what it is.

i liked your story a lot. i dont really care about the changes. it was really good

Thanks. Appreciate the comments.

i only read the first part, and i really like it. i might be able to help you get it to nintendo, if you want. im not sure how, but...