Groose

Groose is a character from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. A resident of Skyloft, he is Link's rival who attends the same school as he does. He is constantly accompanied by his lackeys Cawlin and Strich. He is envious of Link's special bond with Zelda, having unrequited romantic fantasies of the latter. He is the greatest Zelda character of all time, bar none.

Biography
On the day of the ceremony, Groose attempts to sabotage Link's chances at winning the Wing Ceremony by disposing of his Loftwing. But the scheme fails and Groose loses in the race. Later, after the events at the Lanayru Mining Facility, Groose follows Link to the surface to find out what he is up to and where the missing Zelda is. But once realizing where he is, Groose briefly freaks out about his surroundings before being told about what is going on. Though he refuses to accept Link as the hero who gets to save Zelda, Groose begins to realize and accept it when the youth fights The Imprisoned while he cowers at the sight of the monster. However, he also at the same time ends up depressed at him being "dead weight" in comparison, spending his time wallowing in grief before eventually getting his act together and developing the Groosinator to aid Link in defeating and resealing The Imprisoned in case it broke free of its seal again.

Eventually coming to terms with himself and the role he is to play in Link's adventure, Groose comes to Link's aid by first attempting to stop Ghirahim from taking Zelda to the past and then following Link there to safeguard Zelda's lifeless body while Link battles Demise.

Etymology
As many residents of Skyloft seem to be named after birds, it is possible that Groose is named after the bird sub group of grouse which is spelled by the Scots as "groose".