TEXT: Kilgharrah : 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. [SCENE_BREAK] [00:19, INT. GAWANT CASTLE, NURSERY - DAY] [A Sidhe enters the nursery where a baby sleeps peacefully in a cradle.] Sidhe Elder : Attrab i n-ingin-seo ocus oentaig lé! [The baby's face glows blue. She wakes and begins crying.] [SCENE_BREAK] [Générique] [SCENE_BREAK] [01:41, INT. GAWANT CASTLE, PRINCESS ELENA'S CHAMBER - DAY] [20 years later...] [Princess Elena walks about barefoot, picks her teeth, farts, and chews an apple with her mouth open. She comes down drawbridge and greets her father with a kiss.] Lord Godwyn : Oh, come on, we're going to be late! Princess Elena : Not if you get rid of that thing. [Elena points at the carriage.] Lord Godwyn : I want you to arrive like the princess you are. Princess Elena : It's no fun in there. Grunhilda : Fun? Who said anything about fun? Certainly no fun chasing after you. I tried, sir. Lord Godwyn : I'm sure you did, Grunhilda. [Grunhilda places shoes in front of Elena. Elena's jaw drops.] Grunhilda : Go on then. [Lord Godwyn nods to the shoes.] Princess Elena : Ugh. [Elena squeezes her feet into the shoes painfully.] Grunhilda : Perfect. Princess Elena : Perfect for what? Certainly not for walking in. Grunhilda : Elena. [SCENE_BREAK] [02:49, INT. KING'S
SUMMARY:
Uther has Arthur get engaged to Princess Elena, who arrives in Camelot. Elena is not dainty or lady-like and Arthur does not love her. Furthermore, her nanny, Grunhilda, is working for the Sidhe (pronounced "Shee") Elder to use Arthur's marriage to take over Camelot. As Merlin and Gaius battle Grunhilda to free Elena from the Sidhe, Arthur must decide if he will go through with the wedding. He finally decides not to, as he wishes to marry for love, and Elena fully agrees with him.