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== The Once and Future Queen ==
 
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In a grim old castle by the sea, a king looks over a tomb with a helmet and shield laid upon it. The door opens and a knight comes in, accompanying a man in a red cloak. The king confirms that he is indeed Myror, a feared assassin. To prove himself, the assassin overpowers an armed man standing in the corner and assures the king that he’s prepared to kill royalty if the bounty is high enough. The king tells him that he wants the death of Arthur Pendragon.
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In Arthur’s chambers Merlin’s assurances that people don’t give Arthur special treatment are not particularly comforting considering even he is only telling Arthur what he wants to hear.
 
{{quote| '''Arthur''': That just proves it. All my life I've been treated as if I'm special. I just want to be treated just like everyone else.<br />
'''Merlin''': Really?<br />
'''Arthur''': You have no idea how lucky you are.<br />
'''Merlin''': Well, anytime you want to swap places, just let me know.<br />
'''Arthur''': That's not a totally stupid idea.<br />
'''Merlin''': You're Prince Arthur. You can't change who you are. }}
 
A light-bulb goes off in Arthur brain, and suddenly he’s got a plan to fight unprejudiced in the tournament. Over dinner that night Arthur tells Uther that a strange beast has been seen on the northern borders and that it’s his duty to get rid of it. Merlin tries not to laugh at Arthur’s description of it:
 
{{quote| '''Arthur''': It is said to have the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and the... face... of a... bear. }}
 
Uther gives Arthur permission to hunt it down, despite the fact that it means he’ll miss the tournament.
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Back in the physician’s quarters, Merlin tries to sneak past Gaius, but doesn’t get far. He’s neglected to clean the leech tank, and gets a pile of new chores to do in the meantime. In her house, Guinevere clears the table and teasingly tells Arthur that the ladies of the court are very impressed with Sir William. After a moment’s thought, she asks him why he’s going to such lengths to prove himself.
 
{{quote| '''Arthur''': I fear that people respect me just because of my title.<br />
'''Gwen''': I don't believe that's true of everyone.<br />
'''Arthur''': Would you tell me if it were?<br />
'''Gwen''': No.<br />
'''Arthur''': When I'm competing as William, my title doesn't matter, nobody gives me any special treatment. So when I win this tournament...if I win this tournament, it will be because I deserve it and not because I am Prince Arthur. }}
 
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The following morning Gaius finds Merlin asleep on the floor, still holding the scrubbing brush and bucket. Sick and tired of the constant demands on his time, Merlin snaps:
 
{{quote| '''Merlin''': Wha..? Do you think I sit around doing nothing?! I haven't had a chance to sit around and do nothing since the day I arrived in Camelot! I'm too busy running around after Arthur! Do this, Merlin! Do that, Merlin! And when I'm not running around after Arthur, I'm doing chores for you! And if I'm not doing that, I'm fulfilling my destiny! Do you know how many times I've saved Arthur's life? I've lost count. Do I get any thanks? No. I have fought griffins, witches, er...bandits, I have be punched, poisoned, pelted with fruit, and all the while I have to hide who I really am, because if anyone finds out, Uther will have me executed! Sometimes I feel like I'm being pulled in so many directions, I don't know which way to turn!}}
 
Gaius stares at him, dumbfounded.
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Gwen is busy sweeping the floor when Arthur enters, asking her to mend his shirt. She tries to hide her sleeping area, but Arthur is too quick and he looks around the tiny room in confusion, wondering where her bed is. Finally sick of his attitude, Gwen takes his invitation to speak her mind:
 
{{quote| '''Gwen''': You don't have any idea, do you?<br />
'''Arthur''': About what?<br />
'''Gwen''': About how rude and arrogant you can be! This is my home and you are my guest in it! I know you are used to more luxurious quarters, but that is not an excuse to be so rude! You claim titles don't matter to you, but you behave like a prince and expect me to wait on you like a servant! Saying it means nothing if your actions betray you! Would it kill you to say please and thank you once in a while?! }}
 
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Back at Gwen’s house, Arthur is asking her whether he has any other annoying habits she’d like to tell him about.
 
{{quote| '''Gwen''': No, none.<br />
'''Arthur''': There's something else, isn't there? What is it?<br />
'''Gwen''': Well, the truth is...you snore.<br />
'''Arthur''': I do not snore.<br />
'''Gwen''': You do. The first night you were here, I thought a pig had got into the house.<br />
'''Arthur''': So now I'm a pig. Thank you, Guinevere.<br />
'''Gwen''': I just meant you sound like a pig. I think I better stop talking. }}
 
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In the privacy of the tent, Merlin tells Arthur, Gwen and William that he was jousting against the assassin. Outside the crowd is cheering, but with a glance at Guinevere, Arthur decides to let William go ahead and collect the trophy.
 
{{quote| '''Gwen''': I thought this was going to be your moment of glory?<br />
'''Arthur''': Perhaps this is a time for humility. }}
 
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Later, Arthur stands in the Council Chamber before his father and the court, bloody bandages covering his wound. He tells them that the assassin attacked him on his way back to Camelot, but that he was able to kill him. Uther demands that they make Odin pay for his attempt on Arthur’s life, but Arthur insists that peace be made instead.
 
{{quote| '''Uther''': Perhaps you're right. How was the rest of your trip? Fruitful?<br />
'''Arthur''': Very. I learned a great deal. How was the tournament?<br />
'''Uther''': Excellent. We have a new champion, Sir William of Deira.<br />
'''Arthur''': I'm sorry I missed all the excitement. }}
 
As Merlin smiles to himself, Arthur shoots a wide grin across the room to where Guinevere is standing, only for his smile to fade at the downcast expression on her face. As the court members exit the room to the outside corridor, Arthur nervously calls Guinevere over.
 
{{quote| '''Arthur''': Guinevere. What happened while I was staying with you...I'm afraid my father would never understand.<br />
'''Gwen''': You don't have to explain. Perhaps when you are King, things will be different. }}
 
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* [[Career Killers]]: Myror
* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]: The first appearance of Sir Leon.
* [[Huge Guy Tiny Girl|Huge Guy, Tiny Girl]]: Arthur and Guinevere (Bradley has to lean over quite a lot in order to kiss Angel).
* [[I Love You Because I Can't Control You]]
* [[Lip -Lock Sun -Block]]
* [[Opposites Attract]]
* [[Post -Kiss Catatonia]]: Gwen is speechless and dumbstruck after Arthur kisses her. Even after he leaves, she's still standing in the same place.
* [[Wham! Line|Wham Kiss]]
* [[What Happened to The Mouse|What Happened To Thethe Mouse?]]: Par for the course for this show, but what happened to Myror's informant inside the castle? He's obviously not a trustworthy man to have around, but we never see him again.
 
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