History Heartwarming / TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess

* One from the last battle. [[spoiler:After Link and Ganondorf's final showdown on Hyrule Field, the ancient enemy staggers to his feet to be mouthy one last time before the Triforce of Power abandons him and he finally dies (standing up no less), the camera shows the three wielders of the Triforce standing together for the last time. While Link gazes upon the defeated King of Evil, Zelda stands behind him; she bows her head and clasps her hands. What she is most likely doing is [[AllLovingHero praying for the soul of her enemy]].]]
* The most indisputable example of this has to be [[spoiler:Midna's return by literal Deus Ex Machina, and Link running full tilt to welcome her back]].

* [[spoiler:Midna's being brought from the brink of death]] qualifies. You can TakeYourTime, but the labored breathing is surprisingly effective in creating a false sense of urgency. [[spoiler:She gets better, but realizes what a JerkAss she's been.]]
** It even shows in how she ''speaks,'' no less. After [[spoiler:Zelda revives her]], Midna speaks in a different, softer tone. It's a small detail, but a surprisingly effective one.

*** What puts it into overdrive is when you get to Zelda and realize that [[spoiler: Midna wasn't telling you to get there fast so she could be healed. She never once brings it up; she's resigned to her fate. No, Midna wants you to get there so she can tell Zelda ''how to help you!'']]

*** There's also when Zelda, after figuring out [[spoiler:who Midna is, gives up her spirit--and her physical form--to save her. Midna's first thought upon realizing this is to desperately beg Link to stop the princess.]]
*** [[spoiler:Once Zelda is gone and Midna is saved, she [[{{Beat}} takes a moment to gaze at the place Zelda was a moment ago]], before finally declaring that they would heed her words and set out for Faron Woods. The light-dwelling princess gave her this second chance, and "though [she] did not want it", she won't let it go to waste.]]

** Before that, when [[spoiler: Ganondorf possesses Zelda,]] Midna instantly tries to shield her with her own body. And after realizing she can't [[spoiler: attack the body of her friend]], she just tenderly cups her cheek instead.

* How about [[spoiler:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPE2lwm2TqY Midna's final farewell?]]]] It's a Tearjerker as well, but it's oh so heartwarming.
** And there was some {{foreshadowing}} to this, too. [[spoiler:After defeating the Armagohma in the Temple of Time, Midna points out that it would probably be better to destroy the mirror after using it to save Hyrule and the Twilight Realm.]] At the time, you shrug it off, saying to yourself, [[TemptingFate "As if! Nintendo wouldn't do that to the fans, right? Right!]] [[DramaticIrony No reason to worry..."]] But she really was thinking about protecting this world in her own way.
* When you [[spoiler: first reach Gerudo Desert, Midna reveals the dark history of her people, the Twili. After her story, she reaches up and touches Link's cheek, asking if he's still up for this. Link just smiles.]]

* The whole plot arc about Queen Rutela, which is especially heartwarming in the credits, where [[spoiler: her spirit is seen watching over her son Ralis.]]

* Midna and Link get yet another one near the end. [[spoiler:When you get the completed Fused Shadow back and Midna goes through a rather unpleasant-looking transformation, after she shatters the barrier around Hyrule Castle and the screen fades to white, we're treated to a scene of Link holding Midna, smiling, while Midna stares back into his eyes, clearly still woozy from the sudden power rush.]]

* At the end of the game where [[spoiler: where Colin takes up the sword and shield, and his baby sister is born. He has grown greatly from the shy child who admires you at the start, but has a repulsion towards the idea of swords.]]

* It's easy to overlook, given the implied Tearjerker behind the confirmation of the Hero's Shade as [[spoiler: the spirit of the Hero of Time]], but notice how his tone shifts as he challenges Link with each new technique and watches his successor match him strike for strike. There's real pride in his words, watching the new Hero fulfill his utmost potential under his tutelage. At the end, when the Hero's Shade confesses to Link the secret of his heritage, you get the sense that Link has helped him as much in return by allowing him to absolve the regrets of his past life. Now he can finally rest in well-earned peace.

* Epona is one of the few who recognizes Link as a wolf, signifying the strong bond between them. She also tells him to hurry up and get back to his normal form, which is especially poignant after [[spoiler:Link is cursed by Zant to stay in his wolf form forever]], which is the first time you can talk to her as a wolf.

* The first wolf howling song taught by the golden wolf has a very familiar tune. [[spoiler:It's the Song of Healing from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask''. Specifically, it's a song to soothe cursed souls and heal their pain. Given that it's the Hero's Shade who is teaching and howling the song, the first thing this Hero tries to do is ''heal a cursed soul''.]]

* Midna and Link get yet another one near the end. [[spoiler:When you get the completed Fused Shadow back and Midna goes through a rather unpleasant-looking transformation, after she shatters the barrier around Hyrule Castle and the screen fades to white, we're treated to a scene of Link holding Midna, smiling, while Midna stares back into his eyes, clearly still woozy from the sudden power rush.]] It was this troper's favorite scene in the game.

** And there was some {{foreshadowing}} to this, too. [[spoiler:After defeating the Armagohma in the Temple of Time, Midna points out that it would probably be better to destroy the mirror after using it to save Hyrule and the Twilight Realm.]] At the time, [[WhatAnIdiot you shrug it off, saying to yourself,]] [[TemptingFate "As if! Nintendo wouldn't do that to the fans, right? Right!]] [[DramaticIrony No reason to worry..."]] But she really was thinking about protecting this world in her own way.

** It even shows in how she ''speaks,'' no less. After [[spoiler:Zelda revives her]], Midna speaks in a different, softer tone. It was a small detail, but a surprisingly effective one.

** Before that, when [[spoiler: Ganondorf possesses Zelda]] she instantly tries to shield her with her own body. And after realizing she can't [[spoiler: attack the body of her friend]], she just tenderly cups her cheek instead.

** Those two are ridiculously adorable together anytime they make an appearance. Before the end of that dungeon, all Yeto does is worry about how ill Yeta is and fix a soup to make her better (which includes catching a fish which, according to the Zoras, is very difficult to get a hold of). After, you can find the two of them hanging around on the mountain peak, all happy and ready for some fun sledding down the slopes.

* The scene in the end credits, which shows Shad, Ashei, and Auru performing an archaeological exploration of the ruins of the Temple of Time. Not only do you get your proof that they survived their portion of the fighting at Hyrule Castle, but Shad -- having devoted his life to trying to prove that the Oocca existed and having that aim fulfilled for him by Link -- has turned his scholarly mind to ever more pursuits for the good of Hyrule. (Also, it shows him and Ashei being quite chatty. Could they be an {{OTP}}?)

** And there was some foreshadowing to this, too. [[spoiler:After defeating the Armagohma in the Temple of Time, Midna points out that it would probably be better to destroy the mirror after using it to save Hyrule and the Twilight Realm.]] At the time, [[WhatAnIdiot you shrug it off, saying to yourself,]] [[TemptingFate "As if! Nintendo wouldn't do that to the fans, right? Right!]] [[DramaticIrony No reason to worry..."]] But she really was thinking about protecting this world in her own way.

* Technically not a ''moment'', ''per se'', but there's the way Hyrule feels alive again when you've retrieved the Master Sword. There's activity everywhere--from the Zora swimming in the various rivers and lakes, to the Goron who are helping out Kakariko Village and some even going to Hyrule Castle Town, to Agitha searching for bugs just outside the gates of said city. Especially when compared to the state of things when you first left Faron Woods, when most of the land was still covered in twilight and both the Zora and Goron were desperate for help, and everyone very much kept to their own instead of venturing out.

** There are even Zora in Death Mountain's hot spring area. Granted, they're not particularly used to the heat, but the fact that they're willing to go through such a hot and dry area to check it out speaks volumes.

* When Link first meets Ooccoo, his expression probably matches the one the average gamer would have: shock and disbelief. However, after a couple more dungeons of running into her, Link begins to softly smile when he finds Ooccoo. While it's fairly minor and awfully subtle, it's rather sweet how Link develops a fondness for the strange Oocca family that he can't seem to stop running into.

* The first wolf howling song taught by the golden wolf has a very familiar tune. [[spoiler:It's the Song of Healing from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask''. Specifically, a song to soothe cursed souls and heal their pain. Given that it's the Hero's Shade who is teaching and howling the song, the first thing this Hero tries to do is heal a cursed soul.]]
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* When Zelda's soul is finally restored to her body and Midna is actually moved to tears, rendered unable to find the words to thank Zelda for what she's done for her ("Princess Zelda, I... I...")

* One from the last battle. [[spoiler:After Link and Ganondorf's final showdown on Hyrule Field, the ancient enemy staggers to his feet to be mouthy one last time before the Triforce of Power abandons him and he finally dies (standing up no less), the camera shows the three wielders of the Triforce standing together for the last time. While Link gazes upon the defeated King of Evil, Zelda stands behind him; she bows her head and clasps her hands. What she is most likely doing is praying for the soul of her enemy.]]

** More importantly, that scene was definitely a moment of Awesome, Heartwarming, and Funny all in one. For once, someone gives our HeroicMime a reason to be speechless.

** "Ungh... L-Link... hurry to Zelda..." How could you possibly ''not''?
*** What puts it into overdrive is when you get to Zelda and realize that [[spoiler: Midna wasn't telling you to get there fast so she could be healed. She wants you to get there so she can tell Zelda ''how to help you!'']]

*** There's also when Zelda [[spoiler:gives up her spirit to save Midna, and Midna desperately tries to stop her because she cares for her.]]
* Also, when Zelda's soul is finally restored to her body and Midna is actually moved to tears, rendered unable to find the words to thank Zelda for what she's done for her ("Princess Zelda, I... I...")

* What about the scene when Zelda receives the Light Arrows? She and Link stand alone in the ether, and she begs him to lend her the last of his considerable strength to save her kingdom. And ''bows'' to him -- she, the Princess of Hyrule, bows to a goat-herder, in a moment of true humility and grace. HeroicMime that he is, he doesn't get a cool line... he just gives her his hand.

** And there was some foreshadowing to this, too. [[spoiler:After defeating the Armagohma thing in the Temple of Time, Midna points out that it would probably be better to destroy the mirror after using it to save Hyrule and the Twilight Realm.]] At the time, [[WhatAnIdiot you shrug it off, saying to yourself,]] [[TemptingFate "As if! Nintendo wouldn't do that to the fans, right? Right!]] [[DramaticIrony No reason to worry..."]]

* At the end of the game where [[spoiler: where Colin takes up the sword and shield, and his baby sister is born. He has grown greatly from the shy child who admires you at the start but has a repulsion towards the idea of swords.]]

* Technically not a 'moment' per se, but the way Hyrule feels alive again when you've retrieved the Master Sword. There's activity everywhere--from the Zora swimming in the various rivers and lakes, to the Goron who are helping out Kakariko Village and some even going to Hyrule Castle Town, to Agitha searching for bugs just outside the gates of said city. Especially when compared to the state of things when you first left Faron Woods, when most of the land was still covered in twilight and both the Zora and Goron were desperate for help, and everyone very much kept to their own instead of venturing out.

* Minor example, but Ilia's farewell (Just come home safely) before the abrupt [[TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive Bulbin invasion that kick-starts the plot]] is a cute moment illustrating exactly how much Link means in a human sense. Her remembering him has a tinge of this as well - Ilia loves Link not because he's a hero with a grand destiny, but because she knows him and cares about him.
* The first wolf howling song taught by the golden wolf has a very familiar tune. [[spoiler:It's the Song of Healing from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask''. Specifically, a song to soothe cursed souls and heal their pain. Given that it's the Hero's Shade who is teaching and howling the song, the first thing this Hero tries to do is heal a cursed soul.]]

* Minor example, but Ilia's farewell (Just come home safely) before the abrupt [[TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive Bulbin invasion that kick-starts the plot]] is a cute moment illustrating exactly how much Link means in a human sense. Her remembering him has a tinge of this as well - Ilia loves Link not because he's a hero with a grand destiny, but because she knows him and cares about him.

* When Link first meets Ooccoo, his expression probably matches the one the average gamer would have: shock and disbelief. However, after a couple more dungeons of running into her, Link begins to softly smile when he finds Ooccoo. While it's fairly minor and awfully subtle, it's rather sweet how Link develops a fondness for the strange Oocca family that he can't seem to stop running into.