“The Nightmare Begins” · Season 2, Episode 3
In this episode: Merlin (6), Morgana Pendragon (4), Arthur Pendragon (2), Mordred (2), Great Dragon (1)
[Arthur notices that Merlin is cleaning his chainmail]
I thought I told you to do that yesterday?
I didn’t have time, I was cleaning your stables.
That’s strange, because a little bird told me you were somewhere else.
Mucking out the stables is strange and a talking bird isn’t?
Merlin, what’ve we said about you trying to be funny?
I shouldn't.
What would you like to know?
Why I can see the future in my dreams. Why I’m able to start fires with my mind.
People who’re able to do this are few and far between. You have a gift.
Is it magic?
Of a kind, yes. But it will be many years before you’re able to understand it fully, let alone use it. This isn’t something to be afraid of.
Merlin.
My lady. [He enters] I wanted to check you were okay.
I’m fine. What was said at the woods…
You can trust me, Morgana, I won’t tell anyone.
Thank you, Merlin. I know now who I really am, and it isn’t something to be scared of. Maybe one day people will come to see magic as a force for good.
It’s good to have you back.
This has to stop. The king would have your head if he found out. There’s no point denying it.
Denying what?
Your affections for the Lady Morgana.
[laughs] Right.
Take a bit of advice from someone who knows about women.
If such a person existed, I would.
Stick to girls who are more… how can I put it… on your level.
Thanks.
She can’t be your friend, let alone anything else.
Yeah, I know.
[pats him on the back] You can’t hide anything from me, Merlin. [walks away]
[laughs, then becomes serious] Wouldn’t dream of it.
What's wrong? You can trust me Morgana. You know you can.
[she shakes her head] I'm scared Merlin. I don’t understand anything anymore. I need to know what's happening. Please.
Gaius will be back soon. He’ll be able to help.
He won't. He’ll just give me more remedies and 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.
You believe me. You think it's magic too. Please Merlin, I just need to hear someone say it so I don’t have to keep feeling like I'm imagining it.
I really wish there was something I could say. [she leaves] Morgana, Morgana wait.
She's not a witch! She's my friend!
(Telepathically) Hello, Morgana.
Did you hear that?
We don't always need to speak to communicate.
(During the battle, Merlin is scanning the camp and he sees Mordred. Mordred sees him.)
(Telepathically) Hello, Emrys.
(Mordred runs off)
She's my friend!
She cannot be trusted!
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