Merlin (2008–2012): Season 2, Episode 3 - The Nightmare Begins - full transcript

In a land of myth and a time of magic

The destiny of a great kingdom

Rests on the shoulders of a young boy.

His name...

Merlin.

Brought you some extra blankets I thought you might be cold.

I came back in with some extra blankets.

There was a candle but I put it out.

Are you sure

I blew it out, I swear.

Gwen's been Morgana's servant for years.



She said she blew it out, I believe her.

Could've been burnt alive.

Lightning struck the castle roof last night.

That could've started the fire.

Perhaps.

Another explaination is that.

Someone started the fire deliberately.

How did they reach

Morgana's chambers unchallenged

I don't know. There are too many guards.

It shouldn't be possible.

And yet they managed to do so.

I can't explain it.

Well I can.



They use magic.

Arrest all those we have under suspicion.

That's gonna take time.

My ward has been attacked.

Time is something we do not have.

I don't understand my guardness

How the fire started in the first place.

It happened so quickly.

It was terrifying.

It's all right.

You're safe now.

You are the only person I've told about my dreams.

I know I can trust you, Gaius.

Yes, of course you can.

It was me.

I set the room alight.I started the fire.

I don't understand. Did you knock a candle over

No. That's not what happened.

I did it just by looking at it,

The flame suddenly leapt higher.

It could've been a gust of wind.

It wasn't. It was me.

It was magic.

My child. I'm not a child.

Last night was an accident.

It had nothing to do with you. How could it have

I am going to draw you up a fresh remedy

That will make you feel better, I promise.

You must trust me.

I was helping clear up Morgana's chamber earlier.

The window was blown out into

The courtyard below.

It's odd, isn't it

If lightning struck the window like Arthur said,

The glass would fall on the inside the window.

It was magic.

You know it was.

More importantly so does she.

Morgana knows nothing for certain.

Which makes it even worse.

She isn't sure what's happening to her and it's tearing her apart.

Well what would you have me do

Talk to her.

Tell her she'll be OK.

Tell her that her powers aren't something to be afraid of.

I can't.

Maybe I can speak to her.

No, Merlin. You can't.

Why not I understand what she's going through.

You must never reveal your secret.

Not to anyone.

If not me, then someone else.

Who

This is king who had magic outlawed now have you forgotten that

There are those who still practise it.

What about the druids You said they help people like this

Uther is about to destroy them.

Druids cannot help her,

It would be suicide.

Then who can

I will.

Like I've always done.

Then you need to be honest with her.

What makes you so certain that you know better than me

Because I went throught the same thing.

I know exactly how she's feeling right now.

You cannot get involved in this.

No good can come of it.

I mean it, Merlin.

Stay out of it.

There, Merlin,

...I need you to...

What are you hiding behind your back

Nothing. See

What are you up to

Nothing, honestly.

Arthur, I would never lie to you.

I respect you far too much for that.

You wanted me to do something.

My chain mail needs cleaning.

Oh well,

I'll see to it right away.

How is she

I've never seen her like this before.

Scared to leave her on her own.

Is there anything I can do to help

I better get back to her.

I'll make sure she knows where they are from.

I can stay, if that would make you feel better.

You've done so much already.

I don't mind.

I'll be fine.

Really.

Gwen.

Take the candle.

Is Gaius here

No. He's not here at the moment.

Should be back soon though.

I need to speak to him. Where is he

He's gone see the king.

What's wrong

You can trust me, Morgana

You know you can.

I'm scared, Merlin.

I don't understand anything any more.

I need to know what's happening.

Please.

Gaius will be back soon. He'll be able to help you.

He won't. I don't want any more remedies. They won't do any good.

It's magic, Merlin.

What

I'm your friend. You know I wouldn't make this up.

Of course.

And you believe me

You think it's magic too.

Please.

I just need someone say it

So I don't keep feeling like I'm imagining it.

I really wish there were something I could say.

Morgana,

Morgana,

Wait.

I need your help.

Do you know where the druids are

First you must tell me why you seek them

That doesn't matter.

It does to me.

I need to ask them something.

I've lived more than a thousand years,

Seeing civilizations rise and fall.

Do not believe that you can lie to me.

I need their help.

Someone I care about needs their help.

You speak of the witch, the lady Morgana.

She's not a witch.

She's my friend.

She cannot be trusted.

What makes you say that

...It would be better if the witch ...

Stop calling her that!

It would be better if the witch

never knew the true extent of her powers.

You're wrong.

I know her. She has a good heart.

You failed to heed my advice in the past,

And it brought grave consequences.

I won't abandon her.

I will not give you the help you seek.

If you pursue this course of action,

You do so, alone.

Are you sure this is all of them

Name, lastname and dwelling places.

Father suspects the fire was started by sorcery.

Indeed sire.

I included the details of everyone we suspect of consorting

with wizards, witches, or druids.

Gather the men.

We'll arrest them immediately.

I thought I told you to do that yesterday.

I didn't have the time, I was cleaning stables.

That's strange.

Cause little bird told me

he was somewhere else.

What can the stable strange talking about, isn't it

Merlin

what I said about you trying to be funnyI shouldn't.

So where are my flowers

your flowers

I heard Morgana got some.

I assume to be put them in all the rooms

or she is the only one to receive your token of affections

Yes. Oh, no no

What ...It's not a token of anything affection or otherwise.

I see.

So what were you trying to hide yesterday

I wasn't... I mean I don't want you to get a wrong impression.

What's the right impression

That's...

I was trying to hear about the fire.

Pick me self.

Maybe.

I was only trying to be nice.

Sword.

That will be all.

Move and I'll kill you.

I don't. who are you

There is no time to explain.

We have to get out of here.

The king's men are coming for you.

How did you know they are coming for me

I'm Prince Arthur's servant.

You took a great risk, thank you.

I'm just sorry I couldn't help them all.

We have to go.

Wait, I need your help.

I'm looking for the way to contact the Druits.

I don't know anything about them.

You don't need to lie to me.

No, I'm not lying.

if it wasn't for me, you'll be under arrest.

You don't know I'm not spy for Uther.

I'm a friend of Druits.

I need the help.

What do you want to know

Gaius asked me to delieve this.

I don't need any portion, thank you.

Merlin

Ignored what I said last night.

I had a nightmare, I was upset.

I know.

I haven't said anything to anyone.

I'm sorry.

It's usually Gwen has to deal with me when I'm like this.

I don't mind. Maybe I could help.

I doubt that.

You'll be surprised.

I understand...

I realize how far enormous must be for you, especially for you.

Why it's especially for me

That is the king's law he hates the magic better than anyone.

That's what you think what's been happening to me

The dreams, the fire, you think it was the magic.

I'm not saying that.

But it could be, couldn't it

I really don't know,

but there are people who do.

Who

What about the druids.

They help people like you.

They can dare to show their faces in the Camelot

No.

But I know where you can find them.

Guards completed that the search of the catsle, but there is no trace for her.

Circle the city, no one gets in or out

You sent for me, sire.

What time you delievered the sleeping drug to Morgana

The guard said Merlin delievered it after she retired to her chambers.

So she was safe then.

Yes.

I suppose she must be.

I didn't ask you to delieve this to Morgana last night

I used some initiatives. I thought you'd be pleased

Those warning bells are ringing

Because Uther thinks that Morgana has been kidnapped.

And you don't seem overly concerned

She can look after herself.

Merlin, what have you done

What you refused to

I helped her

This ends now!

People's lives are at risk.

Morgana's included.

Where is she

She's gone to the forest of Estate to find the Druids

I told you not to get involved

I had to, because you wouldn`t even acknowledge she had magic.

For good reason!

No, you don't understand.

You don't understand what it's like.

The years before I came here were the loneliest in my life.

Morgana is the King's ward

Her situation is completely different to you.

I know. I've got you. She hasn't.

I've always taken good care of Morgana.

This is not the same.

Everything that's good and right about magic

I've learnt from you.

I'll be lost without you, Gaius.

And she is now

Do you understand why I did it

Yes.

I do.

But that doesn't mean I don't fear the consequences.

Were the suspects being arrested

Nearly. A few going to ground.

Issue a proclamation

All the prisoners will be executed unless the Lady Morgana is returned to Camelot

I'll see to it, Sir.

Come on, Merlin.

Out of your bed.

Be late for work.

Merlin

I`m not going to hurt you.

You've hurt your leg.

Try not to move it.

What happened

You were stung by a Serket.

I came to help.

My name's Adlin

Relax, Morgana

You are safe now.

Who told you my name

I did.

You

When the Serket attacked last night

Mordred was able to sense your distress.

In his mind.

Hello, Morgana.

Did you hear that

How did you do that

We don't always need words to speak to one another.

Or I can take care of you.

Like you did to me

There is some confusion to have this broken

There is no confusion

It was magic.

The same magic was used to start the fire in Morgana's chambers.

Where does the trail lead

The forest of Estate

I suspect the Druids have hidden there.

The trail will lead us straight to them.

Take no prisoners.

It's time we rid ourselves of these Druids once and for all.

Where is Merlin

He is not well.

He`s still upset about Morgana, isn't he

We all are.

Tell him to stop pining. Pull himself together and get back to work.

Hello

Is anybody there

What would you like to know

Is there any word from Arthur

No, Sire, not yet.

But they haven't been gone long.

Yes, of course.

Why are you so certain that the child's being kidnapped

What other possibility is there

She was very upset after the fire,

She could have come around on another cord.

That's not Morgana.

Not in years, I've never let her run for anything.

Takes after her father too much alone.

You haven't let go or as done.

You've looked after that girl as she's your own.

I did watch she's become.

If she would die,

A huge part of me would die with her.

I trust you slept well

Better than I've done in days.

Yeah, this might make you feel more at home.

They are surprised to see you again,

If not a little afraid.

Your king would have us killed.

Held such fear for me

I don't share his hatred of magic.

No,

I imagine you wouldn't.

This forest is dangerous,

Where's been not so far from Camelot.

I was searching for answers,

I hope the druids might be able to give them for me.

Come.

Keep moving.

This way.

What would you like to know

Well, I can see the future in my dreams,

Why I am able to start fire with my mind

People are able to do this, if they are few and far between.

You have a gift.

Is it magic

Of a kind, yes.

But it would be many years

Before you could understant it fully,

Let alone use it.

So it is not something to be afraid of,

It is if you have Uther as your guardian.

If he found out, he'd have me killed.

You won't.

What if he did

We won't let it happen, you are safe here.

You shouldn't be scared of yourself.

You should pity him.Pity

Why

Because he's a broken man consumed by fear,

His hatred of magic is from the goodness from his heart.

I've always been told

That magic is evil.

That craps your soul,

He who told you this

That is because he discredit it.

Doesn't make it so.

In time you would learn

That magic isn't the dark heart

That must be shrouded in secrecy.

It can be a force for good.

Remember the king's orders,

No prisoners.

Merlin

What were you doing here

I came to take you back to Camelot.

I'm afraid you had to waste your journey.

I'm never going back.

You have to.

Why

You are the one

Who said that I should see and get the druids.

I never realised what the repercussions it would be.

What repercussios

The king thinks you'd been kidnapped.

He won't stop untill you are found.

He's arrested dozens of people.

He is going to execute them all.

If I retured, the same fate waites me.

He just doestn't know about this.

I won't tell so.

I'm sorry.

I am never going back.

Here's my people,

They are like me.

I don't feel so alone here.

Do you understand

Better than anyone.

Morgana!

We must go.

Who are you

It's alright. He is a friend.

What's wrong

Arthur's army is coming.

Your friend lead them straight to us.

Hello, Ambrose

This way!

Morgana, keep moving

My leg is too painful.

I'll try to do the diversion

No, Merlin, you can't!

You carry on, It's my fault to get them here.

Go!

Go!

I'll never forget this!

Come on!

There!

I can't go on.

We won't leave you behind!

Please!

They're coming.

We had Lady Morgana!

I was...I was so worried about you.

You were right.

It was the druids, they kidnaped her.

Merlin

My lady.

I wanna check that you're OK.

I am fine.

...What was that in the woods...

You can trust me that I won't tell you anyone.

Thank you, Merlin.

I know now who I really am.

And there isn't something to be scared of.

Maybe oneday people can see magic as a force for good

It's good to have you back.

Thank you, Merlin.

Sleep well.

It has to stop!

King would have your head if he found out.

That's no point denying it.

Denying what

Your affections to lady Morgana.

Right.

Take the advice from someone who knows about women.

like such a person existed i would.

...Stick to girls who are more

How can I put this.. on your level

Thanks.

She can't be a friend,

Or anything else.

Yeah, I know.

You can't hide anything from me.

I wouldn't dream of it.

I'm sorry. Gaius.

I thought you would be angry with me.

I was.

Right up to the moment you walk in.

And I was just grateful for that

you're back safe and sound.

Morgana knows the truth.

Druids told her that she had magic.

Sorry.

It's not your fault.

You're only doing what you thought was right.

We both were.

What happens now

You must take care of her.

And hope that Uther will never discover the truth of her powers.

Merlin.

The adventure continues

Morgana's party hasn't returned to camelot. There is no sign anywhere

Where's Guinevere

How can I made that

I think about that all the time.

Lancelot.

I will die for you one hundred times over.

Release the weidaland.