History Quotes / TheChosenOne

->''"But it is your journey I am writing about to wish you luck! There will come a day when you will be thrust into another world. And once you arrive, that is only the beginning! You will soon delve even deeper into a realm of Warring Royalty in a Timeless Expanse. A realm of Agents and Exiles and Consorts and Kernelsprites. Of toiling Underlings and slumbering Denizens. '''A realm where four will gather, the [[BlowYouAway Heir of Breath]] and [[{{Seers}} Seer of Light]], the [[TimeMaster Knight of Time]] and [[GameBreaker Witch of Space]], and together they will [[ArcWords Ascend.]]'''"''

-->--'''''Series/TheMightyBoosh'''''

->''"Know this: You ''are'' the right one, in the right place, at the right time."''
-->--'''''Series/BabylonFive''''', "Comes the Inquisitor"

-->-- Nanna's letter in Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}.

->''"It is written: Only Link can defeat Ganon."''
-->-- '''Gwonam''', ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaCDiGames Link: The Faces of Evil]]''

->'''Obi-Wan''': You were the chosen one! It was said you would destroy the Sith, not join them. It was you would bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness.
->'''Anakin''': '''[[ShutUpKirk I HATE YOU!!!]]'''
->'''Obi-Wan''': You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you, but I could not save you.
-->-- ''Film/RevengeOfTheSith''

->"''You woke up this morning, got yourself a gun. Mama always said you'd be the Chosen One. She said: You're one in a million you've got to burn to shine, but you were born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes...''"
-->--'''Alabama 3'''

->''In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.''
-->-- ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''

->''"Listen, Tempo. That legendary staff is the only hope we've got... And you're the only one who's able to use it!"''
-->-- '''Lyra,''' VideoGame/HarmoKnight

->''"None have possessed the strength in [[YouCantFightFate previous Cycles]]. [[PunyEarthlings Your own species could be destroyed with a single thought.]] But'' you ''are different. I have witnessed your actions in this Cycle: the [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu destruction of Sovereign]]; the [[AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs fall of the Collectors]]. The [[EldritchAbomination Reapers]] perceive [[WorthyOpponent you]] as [[TheDreaded a threat]]. And I'' must ''understand '''[[WhatTheHellAreYou why?!]]"'''''
-->-- '''[[EldritchAbomination Leviathan]] to [[PlayerCharacter Commander Shepard]]''', ''VideoGame/MassEffect3''

->''He will be one, one with the land\\
Lord of wind and the sea and the sands\\
The one - The bringer of life...''
-->-- '''Symphony X''', "Evolution (The Grand Design)"

->"You don't need help, Dresden. You ''are'' the help."
-->-- '''Rashid''', ''Literature/ColdDays''

->“It’s not crazy,” Ginny said, standing tall, defensive. “Why is it crazy to want to believe your leader is powerful, and powerful in a way that no other dog could be? It gives the old dogs and the pups a measure of comfort to think of you as an all-powerful defender of the pack.”
-->-- ''The Pack'', by '''Dayna Lorentz'''

->"I am the chosen one."
-->-- '''Liu Kang''', ''Film/MortalKombat''

->'''Parson:''' Great. How many prophecies am I fulfilling?\\
'''Isaac:''' Three. Well, four.
-->-- ''Webcomic/{{Erfworld}}'', [[http://archives.erfworld.com/Book+2/175 book 2 page 175]]

->"Because God knows why your ''actions'' should make you special; he's just chosen!"
-->--'''WebVideo/SomeJerkWithACamera,''' WebVideo/NostalgiaCritic Review of Film/TheSorcerersApprentice

->Ness, it is my opinion you are that boy. This I believe...
-->--'''Buzz Buzz'''. ''VideoGame/EarthBound''

->You don't have to be the bad guy. You are the most talented, most interesting, and most extraordinary person in the universe. And you are capable of amazing things. Because you are the Special. And so am I. And so is everyone. The prophecy is made up, but it's also true. It's about all of us. Right now, it's about you. And you... still...can change everything.
-->--'''Emmet''', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie''

-> You know, you have the rainbow in your eyes. That's a sign you're destined for great things.
-->-- '''Azura''', ''WesternAnimation/BarbieFairytopia''

-> "Is it preordained that you write a 'Chosen One' story? Well, [[MoneyDearBoy the sale figures say yes]]. As it turns out [[EvilOverlord Dark Lords]] and [[AncientEvil Ancient Evils]] [[MilitariesAreUseless cannot be defeated by military force]], [[EnemyMine international cooperation or any other traditional method]]. Regardless of time and resources bring to bear by the [[TheAce best and brightest]] the world had to offer."
-->-- '''Beaubien J.P.''', ''Webanimation/TerribleWritingAdvice''

->"Your Son," said the Djinn impressively, "is the One chosen to break the Spell of the Land of Green Ginger, and restore the Magician to his Normal Shape! It's All Been Foretold, you see -- Nothing has been Left to Chance. I can even tell you your Son's Name. It's Abu Ali!"
-->-- ''Literature/TheLandOfGreenGinger''

->'''Sylens:''' So... you're even more extraordinary than I thought.\\
'''Aloy:''' I never had a mother.\\
'''Sylens:''' What are you talking about? You had two, a dead woman and [[spoiler:a machine.]]\\
'''Aloy:''' I’m not a person, I’m an instrument. Manufactured by a machine. Born in destruction... and fire...\\
'''Sylens:''' To quench the flames, and heal the world. How tragic, to learn you’re a person of towering importance! It seems you have a destiny to fulfill. [[QuitYourWhining So when you’re done feeling sorry for yourself]], go to the Bitter Climb. I’ll be waiting above in GAIA Prime’s ruins.
-->-- ''VideoGame/HorizonZeroDawn''

-><[[OnlyTheChosenMayWield Only the Director can wield]]>\\
<The Gun/Sword/Intentionally left blank>\\
<[[DeadlyEuphemism Your Application will be processed]]>\\
<Only the Director can bind>\\
<The Service Weapon and Live/Die>\\
<This is your Ritual/Challenge>\\
<You must choose to be the Chosen One>
-->-- '''The Board''', ''VideoGame/{{Control}}''

-->-- ''VideoGame/HorizonZeroDawn''

-->-- ''Literature/TheLandOfGreenGinger''

-->''Literature/TheLandOfGreenGinger''

-->-- Creator/LindsayEllis, "[[https://youtu.be/KznZcK7ksf4 Hercules, Disney's Beautiful Hot Mess]]

->"Chosen one" narratives are easy to write, because you don't have to come up with a good and compelling reason for why our hero is the centre of the conflict, but they're hard to make interesting, because there's no good and compelling reason for why our hero is the centre of the conflict.
-->-- Lindsay Ellis (the '''Nostalgia Chick''')

-->-- Lindsay Ellis (the '''WebVideo/NostalgiaChick''')

-->-- Lindsay Ellis (the '''Webvideo/NostalgiaChick''')

-->-- Lindsay Ellis (the '''WebOriginal/NostalgiaChick''')

-->-- '''Beaubien J.P.''', ''Webanimation/TerribleWritingAdvice''

-->-- Beaubien J.P., speculative fiction author, "CHOSEN ONES - Terrible Writing Advice".

-->-- '''Azura''', ''WesternAnimation/BarbieFairytopia''

-->--'''Emmet''', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie''

->'''Parson:''' Great. [[GenreSavvy How many prophecies am I fulfilling]]?\\

''Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin[[note]] Dragonborn, Dragonborn[[/note]]''\\

-->--'''Buzz Buzz'''. ''VideoGame/EarthBound''

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-->-- ''RevengeOfTheSith''

->“It’s not crazy,” Ginny said, standing tall, defensive. “Why is it crazy to want to believe your leader is powerful, and powerful in a way that no other dog could be? It gives the old dogs and the pups a mea sure of comfort to think of you as an all-powerful defender of the pack.”

->''"I don't find that compelling. It's one of the reasons I dislike the latter Fable games where 'heroism' is a quality unique [[UnfortunateImplications to a specific bloodline of handsome white people]], 'cos it adds this ''{{GATTACA}}''-style genetic discrimination subtext to the plot. Where's the drama in someone who has been magically destined to be a hero and save the world, being a hero and saving the world? Far more interesting when someone from common stock has to overcome something and realize their potential. That's why I like ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker Wind Waker]]'' Link, because [[TheChosenZero he's just some putz]]."''

-->-- '''BenCroshaw''', "[[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/columns/extra-punctuation/10710-Wind-Waker-is-Still-the-Best-Zelda-and-Youre-Surprised#hbs1HKsDEmup712i.99 Wind Waker is Still the Best Zelda Game and You're Surprised]]"

->'''Anakin''': '''I HATE YOU!!!'''

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-->--'''''TheMightyBoosh'''''

-->--'''''BabylonFive''''', "Comes the Inquisitor"

->''"I don't find that compelling. It's one of the reasons I dislike the latter Fable games where 'heroism' is a quality unique [[UnfortunateImplications to a specific bloodline of handsome white people]], 'cos it adds this ''{{GATTACA}}''-style genetic discrimination subtext to the plot. Where's the drama in someone who has been magically destined to be a hero and save the world, being a hero and saving the world? Far more interesting when someone from common stock has to overcome something and realize their potential. That's why I like ''WindWaker'' Link, because [[TheChosenZero he's just some putz]]."''