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* The look of absolute devastation on Yeto's face after Blizzeta is defeated, leaving Yeta laying motionless before Link. It's quickly followed by an audible BigNo, which is [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness one of the few voiced lines in the series]].
** Although the reconciliation was SugarWiki/{{heartwarming|Moments}} enough to make up for it.
* More of a tearjerker caused by nostalgia, but when you open the door to the entrance to the Temple of Time and get hit by that music… thank you, Nintendo, thank you.

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* The look of absolute devastation on Yeto's face after Blizzeta is defeated, leaving Yeta laying motionless before Link. It's quickly followed by an audible BigNo, which is [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness one of the few voiced lines in the series]].
** Although
series]]. Happily, the reconciliation was is SugarWiki/{{heartwarming|Moments}} enough to make up for it.
* More of a tearjerker caused by nostalgia, but when you open the door to the entrance to the Temple of Time and get hit by that music… the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K23q0iGkDvM classic music]] from the ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' incarnation... thank you, Nintendo, thank you.



* Hyrule Historia confirms that the Hero's Shade, a spirit which teaches Link many of his special techniques, is none other than [[PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo The Hero]] of [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Time.]] He deeply regretted not being able to find a suitable pupil in life and has been chained to the earth all this time, waiting to pass his skills on to someone worthy. And worse, [[CanonCharacterAllAlong he's Link's ancestor]].

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* Hyrule Historia confirms that the Hero's Shade, a spirit which teaches Link many of his special techniques, is none other than [[PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo The Hero]] of none other than]] the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Time.]] Hero of Time]]. He deeply regretted not being able to find a suitable pupil in life and has been chained to the earth all this time, waiting to pass his skills on to someone worthy. And worse, [[CanonCharacterAllAlong he's Link's ancestor]].



** The only thing that makes this somewhat better is the fact that you can help him by learning all the special techniques. Once you do his spirit is finally able to rest, which is a tearjerker in its own right albeit a happy one.

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** The only thing that makes this somewhat better is the fact that [[SpiritAdvisor you can help him by learning all the special techniques. techniques]]. Once you do do, his spirit is finally able to rest, which is a tearjerker happy tear-jerker in its own right albeit a happy one.right.



** The battle between Puppet Zelda and Link must be quite painful from Midna's perspective. The two of them are the only characters that Midna is shown to care deeply about, and they're locked in mortal combat with each other.

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** The battle between Puppet Zelda and Link must be quite painful from Midna's perspective. The two of them are the only characters that Midna is shown to care deeply about, and they're locked in mortal combat with each other.



* The second half of the credits, following Midna's destruction of the Mirror of Twilight. In contrast to the first half's heartwarming, jubilant tone as we see life and normalcy return to the people of Hyrule, the remaining credits are accompanied by long, lingering shots of the empty springs of the Light Spirits and the Master Sword returned to the Temple of Time. Paired with the wistful, melancholic backing music, it almost feels like the player is being given a moment to process and grieve for that last moment of heartbreak, all while bidding Hyrule a final farewell after their long journey.

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* The second half of the credits, following Midna's destruction of the Mirror of Twilight. In contrast to the first half's heartwarming, jubilant tone as we see life and normalcy return to the people of Hyrule, the remaining credits are accompanied by long, lingering shots of the empty springs of the Light Spirits and the Master Sword returned to the Temple of Time. Paired with the wistful, melancholic backing music, it almost feels like the player is being given a moment to process and grieve for that last moment of heartbreak, all while bidding Hyrule a one final farewell after their the long journey.and epic journey of a lifetime.

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* When Midna is mortally wounded and Link runs with her on his back in wolf form taking her to Zelda as the melancholy piano piece ''Midna's Lament'' sweeps in.
** And when you reach Zelda, does Midna ask Zelda to help her? No. Despite being mortally wounded and close to death, the reason she wanted you to "hurry to Zelda" was so that she could ask Zelda to help ''Link'', who had been permanently turned into a wolf by Zant. She may as well be on her ''deathbed'', and Midna doesn't say a word about her own condition.
*** She ''is'' on her deathbed. She's a creature of darkness who has just gotten a full blast from a ''spirit of light.'' She fully asks Link if he could manage without her.
----> '''Midna:''' Link... you can... get there without me... right?
*** And so, Nintendo decided that particular scene was gut-wrenching enough. No, wait, Zelda performs a HeroicSacrifice to save Midna. And the worst part is? Midna is ''protesting'', practically ''begging'' Zelda not to do it… ''but she does anyway'', with a serene, encouraging look on her face the whole time. And then she's gone.
*** Made even more gut-retching in the manga where we are constantly shown flashbacks to Zelda and Midna first speaking to each other when they were children, only to learn the hard way that their mentors completely forbade it, thinking that doing so could corrupt them.

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* When Midna is mortally wounded and Link runs with her on his back in wolf form taking her to Zelda as the melancholy piano piece ''Midna's Lament'' ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_kyCU0gwfA Midna's Lament]]'' sweeps in.
** And when you reach Zelda, does Midna ask Zelda to help her? No. Despite being mortally wounded and close to death, the reason she wanted you to "hurry to Zelda" was so that she could ask Zelda to help ''Link'', who had been permanently turned into a wolf by Zant. She may as well be on her ''deathbed'', and Midna doesn't say a word about her own condition.
*** She ''is'' on her deathbed.
She's on her deathbed -- being a creature of darkness who has just gotten a full blast from a ''spirit of light.'' She fully asks light'' -- but even so, her entire concern is for Link if he could manage without her.
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and Zelda.
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'''Midna:''' Link... you can... get there without me... right?
*** ** And so, Nintendo decided that particular scene was gut-wrenching painful enough. No, wait, Zelda performs a HeroicSacrifice to save Midna. And the worst part is? Midna is ''protesting'', practically ''begging'' Zelda not to do it… ''but she does anyway'', with a serene, encouraging look on her face the whole time. And then she's gone.
*** Made
gone, and Midna is absolutely crushed by it; [[SurvivorsGuilt horribly guilty]] about her survival not only requiring Zelda's near-death, but also the fact she didn't want her to go through with it in the first place.
-->'''Midna:''' Zelda, I've taken all you had to give... [[JerkassRealization even though I did not want it]].
** This is all made
even more gut-retching gut-wrenching in the manga where we are constantly shown flashbacks to Zelda and Midna first speaking to each other when they were children, only to learn the hard way that their mentors completely forbade it, thinking that doing so could corrupt them.



* Hyrule Historia confirms that the Hero's Shade, a spirit which teaches Link many of his special techniques, is none other than [[PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo The Hero]] [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime of Time.]] He deeply regretted not being able to find a suitable pupil in life and has been chained to the earth all this time, waiting to pass his skills on to someone worthy. And worse, he's Link's ancestor.
** His entire attitude about the matter is heartbreaking: this is the Link that saved both Hyrule ''and'' Termina, who later grew up and had a family of his own, and after all of his accomplishments and sacrifices, in the end he looks on himself as a failure because he wasn't able to do ''even more'' to help.

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* Hyrule Historia confirms that the Hero's Shade, a spirit which teaches Link many of his special techniques, is none other than [[PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo The Hero]] of [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime of Time.]] He deeply regretted not being able to find a suitable pupil in life and has been chained to the earth all this time, waiting to pass his skills on to someone worthy. And worse, [[CanonCharacterAllAlong he's Link's ancestor.
ancestor]].
** His entire attitude about the matter is heartbreaking: heart-breaking: this is the Link that saved both Hyrule ''and'' Termina, who later grew up and had a family of his own, and after all of his accomplishments and sacrifices, in the end he looks on himself as a failure because he wasn't able to do ''even more'' to help.
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** "If you see him again, please pass on this message... Tell him he must not grieve his mother's passing. Tell him she wanted him to be brave and live on as the king of our people. And... Tell him his mother... loves him without end. Tell him... Please tell my son when he wakes..." The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jXTWOM6i3c music]] that plays during the scene doesn't help.

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** "If you see him again, please pass on this message... Tell him he must not grieve his mother's passing. Tell him she wanted him to be brave and live on as the king of our people. And... Tell him his mother... loves him without end. Tell him... Please tell my son when he wakes..." The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jXTWOM6i3c com/watch?v=64dG10arLG0 music]] that plays during the scene doesn't help.
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* Really small and easy to miss, but before completing the Forest Temple, [[ShmuckBait go check on Rusl back in Ordon.]] [[spoiler:He's severely injured from a monster attack and muttering deliriously about the children. The music playing (the same you hear when Prince Ralis is injured) really doesn't help.]]

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* Really small and easy to miss, but before completing the Forest Temple, [[ShmuckBait go check on Rusl back in Ordon.]] [[spoiler:He's He's severely injured from a monster attack and muttering deliriously about the children. The music playing (the same you hear when Prince Ralis is injured) really doesn't help.]]



** [[spoiler:"If you see him again, please pass on this message... Tell him he must not grieve his mother's passing. Tell him she wanted him to be brave and live on as the king of our people. And... Tell him his mother... loves him without end. Tell him... Please tell my son when he wakes...]] The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jXTWOM6i3c music]] that plays during the scene doesn't help.

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** [[spoiler:"If "If you see him again, please pass on this message... Tell him he must not grieve his mother's passing. Tell him she wanted him to be brave and live on as the king of our people. And... Tell him his mother... loves him without end. Tell him... Please tell my son when he wakes...]] " The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jXTWOM6i3c music]] that plays during the scene doesn't help.



* When Midna [[spoiler:is mortally wounded and Link runs with her on his back in wolf form taking her to Zelda as the melancholy piano piece ''Midna's Lament'' sweeps in.]]
** And when you reach Zelda, does Midna ask Zelda to [[spoiler:help her? No. Despite being mortally wounded and close to death, the reason she wanted you to "hurry to Zelda" was so that she could ask Zelda to help ''Link'', who had been permanently turned into a wolf by Zant. She may as well be on her ''deathbed'', and Midna doesn't say a word about her own condition.]]
*** [[spoiler:She ''is'' on her deathbed. She's a creature of darkness who has just gotten a full blast from a ''spirit of light.'' She fully asks Link if he could manage without her.]]

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* When Midna [[spoiler:is is mortally wounded and Link runs with her on his back in wolf form taking her to Zelda as the melancholy piano piece ''Midna's Lament'' sweeps in.]]
in.
** And when you reach Zelda, does Midna ask Zelda to [[spoiler:help help her? No. Despite being mortally wounded and close to death, the reason she wanted you to "hurry to Zelda" was so that she could ask Zelda to help ''Link'', who had been permanently turned into a wolf by Zant. She may as well be on her ''deathbed'', and Midna doesn't say a word about her own condition.]]
condition.
*** [[spoiler:She She ''is'' on her deathbed. She's a creature of darkness who has just gotten a full blast from a ''spirit of light.'' She fully asks Link if he could manage without her.]]



*** And so, Nintendo decided that particular scene was gut-wrenching enough. No, wait, [[spoiler:Zelda performs a HeroicSacrifice to save Midna. And the worst part is? Midna is ''protesting'', practically ''begging'' Zelda not to do it… ''but she does anyway'', with a serene, encouraging look on her face the whole time. And then she's gone.]]
*** Made even more gut-retching in the manga where [[spoiler: we are constantly shown flashbacks to Zelda and Midna first speaking to each other when they were children, only to learn the hard way that their mentors completely forbade it, thinking that doing so could corrupt them.]]

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*** And so, Nintendo decided that particular scene was gut-wrenching enough. No, wait, [[spoiler:Zelda Zelda performs a HeroicSacrifice to save Midna. And the worst part is? Midna is ''protesting'', practically ''begging'' Zelda not to do it… ''but she does anyway'', with a serene, encouraging look on her face the whole time. And then she's gone.]]
gone.
*** Made even more gut-retching in the manga where [[spoiler: we are constantly shown flashbacks to Zelda and Midna first speaking to each other when they were children, only to learn the hard way that their mentors completely forbade it, thinking that doing so could corrupt them.]]



* When [[spoiler: Ganondorf possesses Zelda, Midna tries to make herself attack Zelda's body]] but just can't do it. She instead solemnly cups Zelda's cheek. [[spoiler: [[MoodWhiplash Then she's thrown across the room when Zelda's eyes suddenly open.]]]]
** The battle between [[spoiler: Puppet Zelda and Link must be quite painful from Midna's perspective. The two of them are the only characters that Midna is shown to care deeply about, and they're locked in mortal combat with each other.]]
* During the final battle [[spoiler:when Ganondorf's giant glowing head is forming.]] The music returns as the fragments of the Fused Shadow surround Midna. Link, knowing [[HeroicSacrifice what]] she's about to do, reacts in shock and begins to run toward her, [[FutileHandReach reaching out, only for her to transport him and Zelda away with a smile]].
** What's worse is right after the scene, Zelda and Link reappear in Hyrule Field, their disoriented confusion giving way to a shared look of shock and horror as they realize what Midna has done. Suddenly, an explosion destroys Hyrule Castle in the distance, and out of the dust appears [[spoiler:Ganon on horseback with Midna's helmet in his hand, strongly implying that [[SenselessSacrifice her actions were pointless]]]].
* The ending, when [[spoiler:the Mirror of Twilight begins to crack and Link and Zelda realize that they will never be able to see Midna again.]] The worst part is Link's reaction to [[spoiler:Midna breaking the mirror]]. ''[[NotSoStoic Damn]]''. [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons You can pinpoint the exact moment his heart breaks in half.]]
* The second half of the credits, following [[spoiler:Midna's destruction of the Mirror of Twilight.]] In contrast to the first half's heartwarming, jubilant tone as we see life and normalcy return to the people of Hyrule, the remaining credits are accompanied by long, lingering shots of the empty springs of the Light Spirits and the Master Sword returned to the Temple of Time. Paired with the wistful, melancholic backing music, it almost feels like the player is being given a moment to process and grieve for that last moment of heartbreak, all while bidding Hyrule a final farewell after their long journey.

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* When [[spoiler: Ganondorf possesses Zelda, Midna tries to make herself attack Zelda's body]] body but just can't do it. She instead solemnly cups Zelda's cheek. [[spoiler: [[MoodWhiplash Then she's thrown across the room when Zelda's eyes suddenly open.]]]]
** The battle between [[spoiler: Puppet Zelda and Link must be quite painful from Midna's perspective. The two of them are the only characters that Midna is shown to care deeply about, and they're locked in mortal combat with each other.
]]
** The battle between Puppet Zelda and Link must be quite painful from Midna's perspective. The two of them are the only characters that Midna is shown to care deeply about, and they're locked in mortal combat with each other.
* During the final battle [[spoiler:when when Ganondorf's giant glowing head is forming.]] forming. The music returns as the fragments of the Fused Shadow surround Midna. Link, knowing [[HeroicSacrifice what]] she's about to do, reacts in shock and begins to run toward her, [[FutileHandReach reaching out, only for her to transport him and Zelda away with a smile]].
** What's worse is right after the scene, Zelda and Link reappear in Hyrule Field, their disoriented confusion giving way to a shared look of shock and horror as they realize what Midna has done. Suddenly, an explosion destroys Hyrule Castle in the distance, and out of the dust appears [[spoiler:Ganon Ganon on horseback with Midna's helmet in his hand, strongly implying that [[SenselessSacrifice her actions were pointless]]]].
pointless]].
* The ending, when [[spoiler:the the Mirror of Twilight begins to crack and Link and Zelda realize that they will never be able to see Midna again.]] again. The worst part is Link's reaction to [[spoiler:Midna Midna breaking the mirror]].mirror. ''[[NotSoStoic Damn]]''. [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons You can pinpoint the exact moment his heart breaks in half.]]
* The second half of the credits, following [[spoiler:Midna's Midna's destruction of the Mirror of Twilight.]] Twilight. In contrast to the first half's heartwarming, jubilant tone as we see life and normalcy return to the people of Hyrule, the remaining credits are accompanied by long, lingering shots of the empty springs of the Light Spirits and the Master Sword returned to the Temple of Time. Paired with the wistful, melancholic backing music, it almost feels like the player is being given a moment to process and grieve for that last moment of heartbreak, all while bidding Hyrule a final farewell after their long journey.
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* The second half of the credits, following [[Midna's destruction of the Mirror of Twilight.]] In contrast to the first half's heartwarming, jubilant tone as we see life and normalcy return to the people of Hyrule, the remaining credits are accompanied by long, lingering shots of the empty springs of the Light Spirits and the Master Sword returned to the Temple of Time. Paired with the wistful, melancholic backing music, it almost feels like the player is being given a moment to process and grieve for that last moment of heartbreak, all while bidding Hyrule a final farewell after their long journey.

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* The second half of the credits, following [[Midna's [[spoiler:Midna's destruction of the Mirror of Twilight.]] In contrast to the first half's heartwarming, jubilant tone as we see life and normalcy return to the people of Hyrule, the remaining credits are accompanied by long, lingering shots of the empty springs of the Light Spirits and the Master Sword returned to the Temple of Time. Paired with the wistful, melancholic backing music, it almost feels like the player is being given a moment to process and grieve for that last moment of heartbreak, all while bidding Hyrule a final farewell after their long journey.
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* The ending, when [[spoiler:the Mirror of Twilight begins to crack and Link and Zelda realize that they will never be able to see Midna again.]] The worst part is Link's reaction to [[spoiler:Midna breaking the mirror]]. ''[[NotSoStoic Damn]]''. [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons You can pinpoint the exact moment his heart breaks in half.]]

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* The ending, when [[spoiler:the Mirror of Twilight begins to crack and Link and Zelda realize that they will never be able to see Midna again.]] The worst part is Link's reaction to [[spoiler:Midna breaking the mirror]]. ''[[NotSoStoic Damn]]''. [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons You can pinpoint the exact moment his heart breaks in half.]]]]
* The second half of the credits, following [[Midna's destruction of the Mirror of Twilight.]] In contrast to the first half's heartwarming, jubilant tone as we see life and normalcy return to the people of Hyrule, the remaining credits are accompanied by long, lingering shots of the empty springs of the Light Spirits and the Master Sword returned to the Temple of Time. Paired with the wistful, melancholic backing music, it almost feels like the player is being given a moment to process and grieve for that last moment of heartbreak, all while bidding Hyrule a final farewell after their long journey.
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** What's worse is right after the scene, Zelda and Link look around confused and then an explosion appears in front of them. Out of the dust appears [[spoiler:Ganon on horseback with Midna's helmet in his hand, strongly implying that [[SenselessSacrifice her actions were pointless]]]].

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** What's worse is right after the scene, Zelda and Link reappear in Hyrule Field, their disoriented confusion giving way to a shared look around confused of shock and then horror as they realize what Midna has done. Suddenly, an explosion appears destroys Hyrule Castle in front of them. Out the distance, and out of the dust appears [[spoiler:Ganon on horseback with Midna's helmet in his hand, strongly implying that [[SenselessSacrifice her actions were pointless]]]].
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** Possibly to show her guilt at not surrendering sooner, she wears a black cloak as if she were mourning.

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** Possibly While captive (possibly to show her guilt at not surrendering sooner, sooner), she wears a black cloak as if she were mourning. that would be suitable for someone in mourning.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Save her, Link. She's ''dying''.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Save her, Link. She's ''dying''.]]
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* The look of absolute devastation on Yeto's face after the fifth boss (Blizzeta).

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* The look of absolute devastation on Yeto's face after Blizzeta is defeated, leaving Yeta laying motionless before Link. It's quickly followed by an audible BigNo, which is [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness one of the fifth boss (Blizzeta).few voiced lines in the series]].

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