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Before the [[Wing Ceremony]], he kidnaps [[Link]]'s [[Crimson Loftwing]] and locks it away in his hideout that is located near the [[Waterfall Cave]] in an attempt to discourage him from participating. He also bullies [[Fledge]] into keeping quiet about overhearing his 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 buddies how easy 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 due to Groose's attraction to her puts a stop to his rude behavior.<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, he and his companions, [[Cawlin]] and [[Strich]],throw eggs at Link to stop him from winning, but 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> He seems to only bully Link due to being jealous of his closeness with Zelda, who Groose 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 [[Impa|the 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 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>

Following Link's departure to obtain the three [[Sacred Flames]], however, Groose manages to come out of his depression and begins work on a device that will help him beat back the Imprisoned should it escape its seal again.<ref>{{Cite|Hey. How goes it, Link? You know, I've been doing some hard thinking lately. Grannie keeps telling me I got my own part to play in this whole thing, you know? I'm not cut out for slashing and skewering monsters with a sword like you, but maybe I don't gotta be. I think I got another way to help Zelda. I'm gonna do it the "Groose way." I'm not giving you any details right now, but just wait and see. I got an idea brewing that'll knock your green beanie off!|Groose|SS}}</ref> By the time Link returns, Groose has cleared away the fences and singlehandedly laid down a circular track with a catapult-like device on the rails. When The Imprisoned escapes its seal once more, Groose gets ready to man his [[Groosenator]] and help Link seal the beast away.<ref>{{cite|Duh huh huh! Try not to drool on your shirt as you stare at this amazing superweapon I've been working on! I call it...the Groosenator! ... I don't care how beefy you are--you're bound to stumble for a few moments after taking one of my big bombs to the body!|Groose|SS}}</ref> His effort proves instrumental in re-sealing the monster.

When Link returns some time later to find the [[Faron (Dragon)|Water Dragon]] in Faron Woods, he can only descend to the Sealed Temple. There, he arrives just in time for the Imprisoned to escape a third time. Groose intercepts Link at the entrance to the Sealed Grounds to warn him and heads back to the Groosenator. During the battle, Groose knocks the Imprisoned out of the air with the Groosenator, but the impact from its fall causes the ruins around his [[Bomb Flower]] stash to collapse, cutting him off from his ammunition.<ref>{{Cite|Not good! The road crumbled, and I can't get to the rest of my bomb stash! What do I do?! Link! Come up to the temple, and make your way over here. Hustle up!|Groose|SS}}</ref> With no other choice, he quickly crafts the idea to launch Link himself onto the Imprisoned to seal it away.<ref>{{cite|Link, we're in trouble! I can't get to my stash of bombs! All right... Link! We've got no choice! You've got to get up onto that ugly thing's head! Quick now!|Groose|SS}}</ref> With this success, the three discuss how Link could get into the flooded Faron Woods. Groose decides to implement the Groosenator in the same way he just had, and launches Link into the woods.<ref>{{Cite|Want to head to Faron Woods, do you? No sweat. Just hop on into the Groosenator, and I'll fling you over!|Groose|SS}}</ref>

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