History Heartwarming / TheLegendOfZelda

* Near the end of the manga version of ''The Four Swords'', TheReveal that [[spoiler: Shadow Link is alive and happy]].
** Earlier when the four Links are gathered around the dying [[spoiler: Shadow]], they refer to him as family.

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* Gabe Marcelo, a lifelong Zelda fan, knew he might not make to the release date of ''Breath of the Wild'' and decided to try it hands-on before he went. Eventually, he got to live his dream, going to Nintendo's Seattle HQ, getting a tour of the facilities and played the game himself before passing away. The story can be read [[http://www.gonintendo.com/stories/273450-nintendo-makes-dying-zelda-fan-s-wish-come-true here]].
* A commercial for Ocarina of Time 3D, starring the late Creator/RobinWilliams and his daughter Zelda. Robin talks to Zelda about how he became a hero and saved her kingdom, causing the latter to ask if he's mixing her up with the princess again. Robin's response? "Hard to say, you're both pretty magical".

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* "[[Recap/TheLegendOfZelda1989S1E3TheWhiteKnight The White Knight]]": Link goes into TenMinuteRetirement when Zelda forgets his existence in favor of Prince Facade. However, he returns to rescue her when [[PrinceCharmless the prince]] refuses to do so to avoid dirtying himself. After helping her up, Link says that what he does is dirty work, but someone needs to do it. Zelda tells him she's glad it's him.
* "[[Recap/TheLegendOfZelda1989S1E12TheMissingLink The Missing Link]]":
** When Link cries out and vanishes after being hit by the reflected attack, Zelda screams his name and crumples to the ground next to his fallen sword, clearly distraught over his apparent death.
** Late in the episode, Ganon states that Zelda is able to see Link's non-corporeal form due to ThePowerOfLove. Both Link and Zelda are in earshot of this. Zelda profusely denies this to Link...
---> '''Link''': Yes you do!! Yes you do!! *sings* That's why you can seeeee meeeee!!!! *stands up on a ledge to proclaim the glorious news to the rest of Level-9*
---> '''Zelda''': Get down, you idiot!! They'll hear you!!
---> '''Link''': ''ZELDA LOVES ME!!! ZELDA LOVES ME!!! ZELDA '''LOVES''' ME!!!''
* In "That Sinking Feeling," Zelda is overjoyed at a picnic Link has set up and glomps him. She's just about to kiss him when Ganon attacks and [[MomentKiller ruins the mood.]]

* "[[Recap/TheLegendOfZeldaS1E3TheWhiteKnight The White Knight]]": Link goes into TenMinuteRetirement when Zelda forgets his existence in favor of Prince Facade. However, he returns to rescue her when [[PrinceCharmless the prince]] refuses to do so to avoid dirtying himself. After helping her up, Link says that what he does is dirty work, but someone needs to do it. Zelda tells him she's glad it's him.
* "[[Recap/TheLegendOfZeldaS1E12TheMissingLink The Missing Link]]":

* Late in "[[Recap/TheLegendOfZeldaS1E12TheMissingLink The Missing Link]]," Ganon states that Zelda is able to see Link's non-corporeal form due to ThePowerOfLove. Both Link and Zelda are in earshot of this. Zelda profusely denies this to Link...
--> '''Link''': Yes you do!! Yes you do!! *sings* That's why you can seeeee meeeee!!!! *stands up on a ledge to proclaim the glorious news to the rest of Level-9*
--> '''Zelda''': Get down, you idiot!! They'll hear you!!
--> '''Link''': ''ZELDA LOVES ME!!! ZELDA LOVES ME!!! ZELDA '''LOVES''' ME!!!''
* In "That Sinking Feeling," Zelda is overjoyed at a picnic Link has set up and glomps him. She's just about to kiss him when Ganon attacks and ruins the mood.

* Late in "The Missing Link," Ganon states that Zelda is able to see Link's non-corporeal form due to ThePowerOfLove. Both Link and Zelda are in earshot of this. Zelda profusely denies this to Link...

* Gabe Marcelo, a lifelong Zelda fan, knew he might not make to the release date of ''Breath of the Wild'' and decided to try it hand-ons before he went. Eventually, he got to live his dream, going to Nintendo's Seattle HQ, getting a tour of the facilities and played the game himself before passing away. The story can be read [[http://www.gonintendo.com/stories/273450-nintendo-makes-dying-zelda-fan-s-wish-come-true here]].
* A commercial for Ocarina of Time 3D, staring the late Robin Williams and his daughter Zelda. Robin talks to Zelda about how he became a hero and saved her kingdom, causing the latter to ask if he's mixing her up with the princess again. Robin's response? "Hard to say, you're both pretty magical".

* A commercial for Ocarina of Time 3D, staring the late Robin Williams and his daughter Zelda. Robin talks to Zelda about how he became a hero and saved her kingdom, causing the latter to ask if he;s mixing her up with the princess again. Robin's response? "Hard to say, you're both pretty magical".