Groose: Difference between revisions

{{Character

|image= File:SS Groose Artwork.png

|race= [[Hylian]]

|game= {{SS}}

|other= {{SSB4|Wii U}} {{Exp|as a Trophy}}<br>{{SSBU}}

|era= [[Sky Era]]

{{Term/Store|Groose||Series, SS}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A|publisher= |page= 337 {{Exp Game|SS}}}}</ref> He is a student at the [[Knight Academy]] in [[Skyloft]] and a personal rival to [[Link]]. He commands a black [[Loftwing]]. He also has a crush on [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|Zelda]] and is jealous of the closeness between her and Link.<ref>{{Cite|And don't think we haven't noticed the smug looks. "Ooh, Zelda and I are BEST friends. We go everywhere together." Ugh!|Groose|SS}}</ref>

{{Fi|Groose (Normal)|This is '''Groose''', a somewhat vain and stubborn individual--but pure of heart. He also attends the Knight Academy, Master.

Before the [[Wing Ceremony]], Groose and his cronies, [[Cawlin]] and [[Strich]], kidnap Link's [[Crimson Loftwing]] and lock it away in a hideout located near the [[Waterfall Cave]] in an attempt to prevent Link from participating. They also bully [[Fledge]] into keeping quiet after he overhears their plans.<ref>{{Cite|Just a little while ago, when I was cleaning the dining hall, Groose and his buddies came in. They didn't notice I was there and started talking about their plan to hide your Loftwing. I wanted to warn you, Link. But just as I tried to sneak away... Groose and his gang grabbed me... They said that if I told you, they'd make sure I would never be able to ride a bird ever again!|Fledge|SS}}</ref> However, while discussing with his friends how difficult it was to capture Link's Crimson Loftwing, Link happens to overhear.<ref>{{Cite|Course it was. You thought a big Crimson Loftwing like that was gonna go down without a fight? But we got him, and I don't care how tough those birds are supposed to be. He's not getting out of that pen anytime soon, boys.|Groose|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Whoa! Link! So, uh...yeah. Just how long you been standing there? What's your problem, anyway? Oh, wait...I got it. You're here to talk about today's race. I can see it in those dopey eyes of those. They're pleading, "Oh, Groose, can you please find it in your heart to let me win today? Please!"|Groose|SS}}</ref> When Link confronts him, he expresses his extreme dislike of Link due to his closeness with [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|Zelda]], while taunting him about his bird.<ref>{{Cite|Well, sorry, pal. Groose doesn't do charity for wimps. My advice? Work hard and wish with all your heart. You might even come in second. ...Say, come to think of it, how come I don't see your bird? Where is that scruffy pile of red feathers? I can't imagine what could've happened to him. Do you think his tiny brain got confused by all the clouds and got lost?|Groose|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You know, we're all getting tired of how you never let anyone forget you and Zelda go way back. You've been friends since you were kids? Big deal. It doesn't change the fact that you float through life with your head in the clouds. Would you wake up, straighten up, and grow a backbone already? Dopes like you are dragging our honored academy through the mud.|Groose|SS}}</ref> However, Zelda shows up and scolds him, putting a stop to his rude behavior before he and his friends leave.<ref>{{Cite|Don't even try it, Groose! You're picking on Link again, aren't you? He's a student at the academy, like all of us. Why do you insist on bullying him around so much?|Zelda|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|OK, we're outta here, boys. Later, Link! Hope you find your bird, or else you're gonna have to sit out today's race! That could be a major setback towards knighthood, so find that bird or get real used to the taste of failure! It's your special flavor.|Groose|SS}}</ref> During the Wing Ceremony competition, Groose rams Link out of the way as the latter approaches the Loftwing with the [[Bird Statuette]], and Cawlin throws eggs at him to try to stop him from winning, but they are unsuccessful.<ref>{{Cite|Hey! Don't you know this is my day to get all the glory?|Groose|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Yeah, you heard him! Let's see how you fly with egg on your face.|Cawlin|SS}}</ref> Groose seems to only bully Link out of jealousy of his closeness with Zelda, who he is obviously attracted to.<ref>{{Cite|Groose has been going on forever about how he's gonna be the one to be with Zelda. He's really got his pompadour in a ruffle about her!|Cawlin|SS}}</ref>

After the events that occur at the [[Temple of Time]], Link returns to the Sacred Grounds, only for Groose to tail him in the hopes of finding Zelda before Link. After a rough landing,<ref>{{Cite|...Ugh, rough landing. I think I mighta broke something. Hey, Link, seriously... Didn't anyone ever teach you to land without crash--|Groose|SS}}</ref> Groose freaks out at seeing the surface, expressing extreme confusion at the sight of small birds,<ref>{{Cite|WHOA! B-birds? TINY birds?! Wh-what... ARE they?!|Groose|SS}}</ref> [[Faron Woods|a large number of trees]],<ref>{{Cite|And what's with all these trees? There are so many!|Groose|SS}}</ref> and even a [[Gorko|passing Goron]].<ref>{{Cite|And what is [[Goron|that thing]]?!|Groose|SS}}</ref> He demands an explanation from Link,<ref>{{Cite|What's going on here? Ever since Zelda vanished, you've been in and out of town all in a hurry! So I figured I'd tail you, and you might lead me to Zelda.|Groose|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Just give it to me straight! I can take it. Where are we? Is Zelda here? What's the deal with this place?! If there's supposed to be nothin' below the clouds, what's all this?|Groose|SS}}</ref> who calmly explains the situation to Groose. After calming down and assessing what he has just learned,<ref>{{Cite|Uhhhh... Whoa... You're kind of imploding my mind right now... But I think I get what you're saying. If I've got this right, Zelda is down here somewhere, and she's...OK? She's... She's OK. Oh, wow! That's so great! Duh huh huh... Hearing that is such a...huge weight off my mind.|Groose}}</ref> Groose suggests that they name the world below the clouds "Grooseland."<ref>{{Cite|You know, Link... It's sort of all right down here. This place needs a name. Yeah... A name fitting for this rugged, adventurous wilderness. From now on, we'll call it... Grooseland!|Groose|SS}}</ref> After regaining his composure, Groose goes ahead of Link to the Sealed Temple to ask the [[Impa|Old Woman]] where he can find Zelda.<ref>{{Cite|So lemme see if I've got this right. The old lady living in the temple down the road from here knows where Zelda is? I see... Right, Link. Thanks for getting me here. You've done a good job. You can head home. Big Groose will handle the search for Zelda from here. Yup. I'll track her down, save her, and then give her a lift back to Skyloft... Then when we get back. I'll ask her if she wants to make our whole going-out thing official, and then the two of us will get some quality time together. Anyway, the point is your work here is done. I got it covered from here! Now, it's off to find that old lady you were talking about. Catch you later, Link!|Groose|SS}}</ref> Much to his surprise, however, Groose is told by the Old Woman that he is not the one who will save Zelda,<ref>{{Cite|Huh? You gotta be kidding me, Grannie! You're messing with me. Say it again, I dare you!|Groose|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I only speak the truth. You are not the one who will save her. The spirit maiden, your Zelda, can only be saved by another. It has been his fate to do this thing, and in doing so save us. As it was decided long before you were brought crying into this world.|Impa|SS}}</ref> and, after expressing his anger at the idea of Link being the fated hero, storms out of the temple.<ref>{{Cite|Shut it, Grannie! You obviously don't know me well, 'cause if you did, you'd know that if anyone's gonna save Zelda, it's Groose! How could it not be me? Plus, if it ain't me, why would I even be here? Pffft. If I'm not up to the job of being the hero, just who is?|Groose|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Huh? Oh...now I getcha. Link, Grannie here has been trying to tell me you're gonna be the big hero who rescues Zelda. What a joke! Look, all I've heard so far is a bunch of babbling about destiny, but that's a load of garbage. I know you, and you're no hero, shrimp! Waaaah!|Groose|SS}}</ref>

After Link learns the "[[Ballad of the Goddess]]" from the Old Woman, Groose is seen outside the temple shaking in fear as [[The Imprisoned]] breaks free of its seal. After Link seals the beast back into its prison, the trio regroups in the Sealed Temple, where Groose decides that the Old Woman is right and that he is of no use to Zelda.<ref>{{Cite|I hate even sayin' this, but I guess you got it all figured out, Grannie. Me, well, there's nothin' I can do to help Zelda. I'm useless.|Groose|SS}}</ref> He leaves the temple, ignoring the Old Woman's encouragement that he would eventually have a role to play,<ref>{{Cite|Ah. You sell yourself short, my friend. You'll see in time that you have your own role to play in all this.|Impa|SS}}</ref> and, after Link's departure, runs around to the side of the temple, lamenting over his uselessness.<ref>{{Cite|I couldn't do a thing! I'm totally useless! Sniff... I'm just deadweight. What kinda use is that to anyone?|Groose|SS}}</ref>

|conditions= {{·}} The enemy starts the battle with a Bomber<br>{{·}} The enemy's throwing-type items have increased power<br>{{·}} The enemy loves to jump}}

Groose's name comes from the name "Bruce", which evolved to "Goose" and finally "Groose".<ref>{{Cite person|quote= He is sort of a jock character. Want to sorta of be a douchy guy but we are trying to stick to a bird theme for this game. So like, I went from Bruce to Goose to Groose.|name= Mike Drucker|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4DspnGMfY&feature=youtu.be&t=1h22m33s|title= GI Show – Destiny: The Taken King, Inside Nintendo With Comedian Mike Drucker}}</ref> Groose's Japanese name may be derived from the Japanese word for {{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}, {{Romanize|鳩|Hato}}.

File:GroosePunchingBagSS.png|Groose's punching bag from his room with a crude drawing of Link's face from {{SS|-}}

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