Brave Page #4

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Once, there was an ancient kingdom.

What is this?

That kingdom fell into war.

And chaos, and ruin.

Oh, we've all heard that tale. Lost kingdom.

Aye, but it's true!

I know now how one selfish act can turn the fate of a kingdom.

Nah, it's just a legend.

Legends are lessons. They ring with truths.

Our kingdom is young. Our stories are not yet legends.

But in them are bonds we struck.

Our clans were once enemies.

But when invaders threatened us from the sea,

you joined together to defend our lands.

You fought for each other. You risked everything for each other.

Lord MacGuffin. My dad saved your life

stopping an arrow as you ran to Dingwall's aid.

Aye, and I'll never forget it.

And lord Macintosh. You saved my dad

when you charged in on heavy horse and held off the advance.

And we all know how lord Dingwall broke the enemy line...

With a mighty throw of a spear!

I was aiming at you, you big topsy!

The story of this kingdom is a powerful one.

My dad rallied your forces and you made him your king.

It was an alliance forged in bravery and friendship.

And it lives to this day.

But I've been selfish.

I tore a great rift in our kingdom.

There's no one to blame but me.

And I know now that I need to mend my mistake and mend our bond.

And so, there is the matter of my betrothal.

I've decided to do what's right.

And....and....and...

Break...tradition.

My mother...the Queen,

feels...in her heart,

that I....that we

be free to...write our own story.

Follow...our...hearts.

And find love in our own time.

That's beautiful.

The Queen and I put the decision to you, my lords.

Might our young people decide for themselves who they will love?

Well, since you've obviously made up your minds about this

I have one thing to say. This is...

...a grand idea!

Give us our own say in choosing our fate!

What?

Aye, why shouldn't we choose?

But she's the princess!

I didnae pick her out, it was your idea.

And you? You feel the same way?

(unintelligible Doric accent)

Well, that settles it. Let these lads try and win her heart

before they win her hand.

If they can.

I say that we, Dingwall, has a fighting chance.

Fine then, seems that once we're agreed. It was my idea in the first place.

Just like your mom.

You devil.

Everyone, to the cellar!

Let's crack open the king's private reserve to celebrate!

Psst. Bring the tiny glasses.

The tapestry!

Mend the bond.

Mend the bond!

Stitch it up!

This'll change you back. We just need needle and thread.

Mom?

Mom? Not now! No, please, not now!

Mom?

We'll boil your head with dumpling bread, to make an ursine stew.

Elinor, dear, you'll never guess who just solved our little suitor problem.

Elinor!

It can't be true!

Elinor! Answer me, lass!

Elinor!

Merida!

What the...

Dad! No! It's not what you think!

Merida, get back!

No!

No!

Dad, don't hurt her!

Merida, no!

No!

Mom!

It's all right. I'm all right. It's nothing.

It's just a little scratch.

Mom!

My liege! Fergus!

Bear!

Dad!

Oh, count your stars, lass.

It almost had you. Are you hurt?

It's your wife, Elinor!

You're talking nonsense!

It's the truth! There was a witch and she gave me a spell.

It's not Mor'du!

Mor'du or not, I'll avenge your mother.

But I'll not risk loosing you too.

No, dad! Just listen to me!

Listen. You can't. It's your wife Elinor!

Maudie. Keep this. And don't let her out!

What about the bear?

Just stay put!

Come on, you sorry bunch of galoots.

Mom!

No. No. Mom.

Maudie.

Maudie!

I need you!

Now!

Oh, no.

Maudie.

Get the key!

Maudie!

Needle and thread. Needle and thread. Needle and thread.

There he goes!

Needle and thread. Needle and thread. Ah, you beauty!

One...

...two...

Steady, Hamish!

There he goes!

Back! Back! Get him! Get him!

Angus!

No!

Hubert, Harris, help Hamish!

Give me a hand over here!

Get back, that's my mother!

Are you out of your mind, lass?

Mom, are you hurt?

Merida!

I'll not let you kill my mother!

Boys!

Boys?

Mor'du!

Kill it!

Scoundrel!

Come on! I'll take you with my bare hands!

Mom!

The second sunrise!

Oh, no.

I don't understand, I...

Oh, mom!

I'm sorry.

This is all my fault!

I did this to you!

To us!

You've always been there for me.

You've never given up on me.

I just want you back!

I want you back, mommy!

I love you.

Mom, you're back!

You changed!

Oh, darling.

We both have.

Elinor!

Elinor.

Oh, dear!

You're back, you're back here!

Oh, mom!

Ehm, dear?

I'm naked. Naked as a wee babby.

Don't just stare at me, do something!

What the...avert your eyes, lads!

Show some respect!

Now that's what I call a wee naked babby!

Merida, Elinor, hurry up, we're leaving!

Mom! Hurry up! ???

Goodbye! All the best! Fair wind to your sales!

How did this...oh!

There are those who say fate is something beyond our command.

That destiny is not our own.

But I know better.

Our fate lives within us.

You only have to be brave enough to see it.

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