VIDEO GAME SKETCH: "Link's Other Tunics" an original screenplay by Kera Hildebrandt
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INT. SHADOW TEMPLE - NIGHT Adult LINK (Ocarina of Time) is limping in terror through the corridors of the temple, wearing his ZORA TUNIC. His heart is down to one and he looks like he's in dire straits. In pursuit is A LEGION OF REDEADS, who are shuffling and moaning. Link rounds a corner...only to discover a dead end! LINK Oh goddesses dammit! The MOAN of the ReDeads echo from around the corner, chilling Link's (last, beeping) heart. He fumbles through his pockets, riding a fear high like his horse. LINK (CONT'D) (To self) Oh no, oh no, oh no... Link gets out a red potion and begins madly working to open it. The moans are getting louder. Link gets more panicked. LINK (CONT'D) (To self) It can't end like this! There's so many pots I haven't smashed! So many trees I haven't rolled into! NAVI pops out behind him, scaring Link into fumbling the bottle around in his hands. NAVI Link!
Hey!
The bottle comes open, soaking Link in red potion and slowly staining his zora tunic into a purple as he angrily/desperately lashes out at Navi. LINK What the dark realm, Navi?! was my last potion!
That
NAVI Gee, I'm real sorry, Link. Link points upwards/towards his health bar. LINK I'm about to fucking die! you not hear that?!
How can
The ReDeads' moaning echoes louder, making Link stiffen with horror.
2. Navi hides behind Link as he gets his sword ready to fight the approaching monsters. NAVI I love you, Link! LINK That's nice. Navi glares at him. The ReDeads are around the corner, time slowing to a crawl... The ReDeads round the corner, chill and no longer threatening once they see Link's outfit. REDEAD Oh hey! Sorry! Didn't see that! We'll leave you two. The ReDeads leave, much to Link and Navi's confusion. LINK What the crap? A dialogue box appears, which the duo reads. Text- "You found the Shiekah Tunic! from attacking you."
This will prevent ReDeads
Link is surprised. LINK (CONT'D) What the fuck? Link looks at his tunic and sees that it's purple. to the dialogue box.
He turns
LINK (CONT'D) Wait, are you telling me that just because my tunic's a certain color, it gives me the power to avoid being humped to death by a likely-naked zombie? Dialogue box- "Uh...yeah, I guess." Link stares blankly in disbelief. LINK (CONT'D) So...like the color decides the power? Dialogue box- "...Maaaaaybe." Link smiles mischievously as he contemplates something...
3. INT. KAKARIKO VILLAGE, OUTSIDE OF SHOP - DAY Exterior of the shop. Link kicks open the door and rushes out with a BOX OF DYES and a BOX OF TUNICS. INT. LINK'S HOUSE - DAY Link is excitedly mixing a tunic around in a tub... He pulls out a YELLOW TUNIC. Dialogue box- "You found the Hylian Tunic..." EXT. HYRULE FIELD - DAY Link is walking through the field, wearing the yellow tunic, as he approaches KAEPORA GABORA the annoying advice owl. As the dialogue box is shown, the owl looks at the tunic, reacts in sheer terror, and flies away. Dialogue box- "...Annoying advice owls will now flee in terror of you." EXT. LOST WOODS - DAY Link is with a BUSINESS SHRUB, who presents him with A BUNDLE OF DEKU STICKS. Link, not pleased, dons a TEAL TUNIC. As the dialogue box is shown, the Business Shrub, surprised, throws the sticks away and presents Link with a FIRE, ICE, and LIGHT arrows. Dialogue box- "You found the Deku Tunic! Business Shrubs will sell you items that are actually usefull!" INT. FOREST TEMPLE - DAY Link is walking around the temple, the creepy BGM, GHOST PAINTINGS, and MONSTERS (STALFOS, WALLMASTERS, BLUE BUBBLES) around him scaring him. He changes into an INDIGO TUNIC. Dialogue Box- "You changed into a Kakariko Tunic..." Everything around him becomes cute and calming. Dialogue Box- "...Any eleven year olds playing this game won't be scarred for life." INT. WATER TEMPLE - DAY Link is in the middle platform of the temple, looking at the place in tired frustration. Link gets an idea and puts on a DARK PINK TUNIC Dialogue Box- "You changed into the...Wait, is that tunic magenta or dark pink?"
4. Link raises an eyebrow. LINK Magenta...I think.
Why?
Dialogue Box- "Are you sure?" LINK (CONT'D) Yeah, this is the tunic that makes the Water Temple easier, right? Dialogue Box- "Actually...I'm thinking that what you have is the Fairy Tunic." Link shrugs. LINK (CONT'D) Okay, fine what does a Fairy Tunic dEXT. FINAL BATTLE AREA - DAY Link is in the middle of the final battle with GANON...and is now in fairy form. He frowns. LINK Dammit. Link is messily stomped on by Ganon.