Nando-Piplup
Emo Coordinator
ah, i see...Flannery is very hot!Thats why im nicknamed Asuno
O_O... wow, just wow. And that's considering the fact that I have played TP as well and only beat it in December. Eh, at first I disliked her because of how annoying she was in all, but later on gave her a chance, mostly because of said event where her persona changes drastically. Interestingly, they actually put that music of "Midna's Despair" in Brawl as one of the musics... not sure why.I've been a bit distracted lately, but now I'm going to swamp you with another speech of my latest love!
It happened earlier this year. I had heard about her elsewhere long ago, but didn't really know what she was about. All I knew is that she appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Last year, my cousins had came a few times to my house, and they had TP, which they played on my Game Cube. I just saw them play, as usual. Mostly because I was never fond of the Zelda series as a whole, and by seeing my cousin play, I concluded TP was the same old. But I must admit I noticed her, albeit slightly, since then. She was that creature that appeared when Link turned into a wolf. She was weird, but due to her size, she really seemed cute. And well... I must admit I felt enticed by her curves at first. Her face was as strange as herself, but it just had something... beautiful about it. Also, whenever my cousin called her, that funny voice sounded. Her voice. It was funny, but it also had something about it. Something that made me wonder more about her. All in all, I was still not too interested in Zelda, so I didn't pay it much mind.
It wasn't until January that it all changed. My cousins came once again, but this time, they had left their games, forgetting to take them back. Guess which game was among them? Yup, Twilight Princess. At first, I was hesitant to try it out. I thought it was just another Zelda game. Yes, they're nice to try, but nothing else. However, I must admit I felt extremely curious about that female creature, and among other things, such as not having nothing else to play and nothing to lose by playing, I decided to try it out. The first couple of hours went without much hassle. Just the usual Zelda stuff, alongside a rather cute ranch girl that apparently took care of Epona. So far, an interesting game. In fact, I was enjoying it more than all other Zelda games I had played. Still, nothing too remarkable... until everything goes awry. The girl and a few of the young kids of the village get kidnapped by green monsters, and Link vanishes somewhere else. A place with a weird feel, ugly creatures, and just really weird. But I noticed a familiar shape watching him as he's taken by the monsters...
Then she appears, as Link is caged into a cell, now as a wolf. And well... I think that this paragraph I wrote on a review of this wonderful game sums up my thoughts:
A mysterious, yet beautiful theme song. An enigmatic red-and-yellow eye watching you endearingly. A long, mischievous, yet cute grin drawn on her face, with the ever-so-cute longer fang. A really short body reminiscing of a human, with white and black patterns, and proportioned in such a way you can’t help but admit it’s really sexy. Crimson hair standing up above a most strange helmet thing of sorts. The little Imp starts teasing you in such a funny, seductive and cute way... Link, as well as the player, are under her spell now. An introduction so powerful it leaves every other sidekick of past games in oblivion. A character so captivating she hooks you through and through in the enjoyable and annoying moments. She made this story her own and made manifest of what this franchise always needed. As she releases Link from the chains, she pressures him to find his own way out, and then pretty much makes of him her personal slave. From that point on, she is the one to help you in all moments, giving the advice previous sidekicks often failed to convey. But she’s also the primary focus of the storyline, and as far as I stand, she made up this game.
From the very first moment, she caught my eye. She moved me to play on and on, and I discovered how wonderful the game was altogether. But, in its majority, the greatness of Twilight Princess was thanks to her only, even if the entire game had several wonderful points. And I was completely bewitched by how she treated Link, who I've always seen as myself whenever I played a Zelda game, and now... it was making me fall in love with that imp.
If you played it, you know who is she. None other than Midna. She was more than just a sidekick. She was a major character in the game's plot. Pretty much the most important. And her story was really touching. But alongside that, there's all her expressions and actions. How she constantly yawns, looks around or tells Wolf Link to get a move on, and her expressions in all cutscenes. Midna's voice is also really funny, sweet and mysterious. Really beautiful... as is her appearance. Just so cute, yet fierce, much like her personality.
There's several touching moments throughout the game, and those involving Midna were the most impacting for me. The one that put me on the edge and truly made me fall in love with Midna was when Zant appeared in person for the first time, and makes your effort of gathering the 3 Fused Shadows seem useless. He then goes and puts Midna through a direct source of light, and transforms you into a wolf permanently. Midna is on the verge of death, barely able to speak and to sustain herself. And the music... it tears your heart. And in such a place, you fall into despair. She tells you to go to Zelda... but how? And you can't help but feel awfully worried and hopeless at first, unable to find a way to save Midna. But then, you remember Castle Town. You run and run. Screw the enemies! Forget about scaring everyone! Just get to Zelda! I even felt that, if I took too long, Midna would die, and I tried to hurry the most I could. I felt SO relieved when I made it to her... and then Zelda, unable to do much else, transfers her power to Midna and vanishes from the place. Midna tells Link to stop her, but it all goes through. And from there, you notice a major change in her character. A change she doesn't admits until later on.
It's that moment, as well as when she tells Link of the Twilis in the Gerudo Desert, and she asks so sweetly for him to go on and help her save the Twilight Realm, which made me see how wonderful she was. Midna is usually playful, and likes to joke and seduce anyone into her own desires. But deep down, she's truly sweet and caring, always seeking the best for her people. Her development and story throughout (At first, she gave a crap for the Light World and just let Link help her so to get the Fused Shadows. But Zelda's sacrifice and Link's actions for both her world and his own make her realize many things, and go through a total transformation) are wonderful, and just touch your heart really deeply. The way she is... how she seems to be easygoing, even if a huge burden tears her from inside, talks about her major strength and concern for all that she swore to protect. And such strength is awfully admirable. Something to cherish, appreciate, and also love.
Midna has several sides, and all just make you laugh, cry and just fall in love with all she is. You really want to help her out. You hate anyone who hurts her mortally (Just as I hated Zant for doing that to her, and also Ganondorf, when it seemed he had killed her for real), and she impulses you, with her way of speaking, her attitude and her support abilities. I could go on and on... but Midna captivated me from beginning to end. It hurts, really, when you see her go, as you know she'll never come back... but that talks of her strength as well. She'll look forward and take her responsibilities headstrong, no matter how much she leaves behind. And she'll protect those she loves, even if that means she won't see them anymore... just wonderful and really kind.
I'm really glad I gave Twilight Princess a chance. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to meet Midna. A character with the most wonderful story and build-up I've ever seen. A character that's truly strong, yet kind. Someone that you can't help but love. It takes someone like Midna to shove Whitney down from her once-privileged top position. Something no one could do for almost 8 years. Only Midna could. As much as I still love Whitney, Midna just touched my heart that much more, and made me feel so happy, when I saved her from death, and when I saved her world. I had never felt like that before, and it truly feels wonderful. Thinking I'm Link in all Zelda games was never so fulfilling and satisfying. Yet, it also makes you miss her like nothing else, given the ending... which is probably why I went all the way in devising a sequel for Twilight Princess. I just want to see Midna again... very badly.
That's about it. I could go on and on, but I'll spare you the disgrace of having me mope for Midna for eternities. Yet another character that won my heart, in the way no one else could. And that is completely...
What can I say? Midna owns!! I never found her or any sidekick too annoying (Not even Navi. She was just dull). But I'm just tolerant like that, haha. But it's true. Most people gave Midna more attention after she develops. As for that song in brawl... the least they should've given us regarding Midna, seeing how she wasn't in the roster.O_O... wow, just wow. And that's considering the fact that I have played TP as well and only beat it in December. Eh, at first I disliked her because of how annoying she was in all, but later on gave her a chance, mostly because of said event where her persona changes drastically. Interestingly, they actually put that music of "Midna's Despair" in Brawl as one of the musics... not sure why.
Btw, I haven't seen you in... god knows how long.
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