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* Arthur's HeroicBSOD after [[spoiler: losing the chance to become Kay's squire.]] Even ''Merlin'' felt sorry for him.
** Which has nothing on how he feels after [[spoiler: Merlin's reaction to his actually becoming a squire]], especially when you realize that it's actually ''Arthur'' who's in the right here. After Merlin calls him out for not pushing himself to achieve bigger and better things, Arthur tearfully emphasizes (in so many words) that he ''can't''-- in the feudal era a child without a legitimate lineage had no prospects and almost no chance of getting ahead in life, and [[spoiler: being a squire to a knight]] is the best chance that he can hope for. [[ForegoneConclusion Or so he thinks.]]

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* Arthur's HeroicBSOD after [[spoiler: losing the chance to become Kay's squire.]] Even ''Merlin'' felt sorry for him.
him. At first.
** Which has nothing on how he feels after [[spoiler: Merlin's reaction to his actually becoming a squire]], especially when you realize that it's actually ''Arthur'' who's in the right here. After Merlin calls him out for not pushing himself to achieve bigger and better things, Arthur tearfully emphasizes (in so many words) that he ''can't''-- in the feudal era era, a child without a legitimate lineage had no prospects and almost no chance of getting ahead in life, and [[spoiler: being a squire to a knight]] is the best chance that he can hope for. [[ForegoneConclusion Or so he thinks.]]]]
** A quick shot of Archimedes shows that even the old owl thought Merlin's words went too far and feels ''sorry'' for Arthur when he hears him tearfully breaking down. The look on his face is telling.



* A brief moment during the wizards' duel when Arthur thinks Mim vanquished Merlin.
-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!

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* A brief moment during the wizards' duel when Arthur thinks Mim vanquished Merlin.
Merlin. Archimedes has to hold the boy back from getting killed.
-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!out! (starts to fly towards Mim)
-->'''Archimedes''' No, No! (Grabs him in time and holds him close)
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* Poor Arthur being saddled with the crown of England after pulling the sword out of the throne. He has ''nobody'' to guide him, aside from Archimedes, who has no idea how to help the poor kid. Arthur is a good kid with a kind heart, but has no idea how to lead, and his first instict is, understandably, to run away from his new responsibilities. Thankfully, Merlin reappears at the end to help him.

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* Poor Arthur being saddled with the crown of England after pulling the sword out of the throne. He has ''nobody'' to guide him, aside from Archimedes, who has no idea how to help the poor kid. Arthur is a good kid with a kind heart, but has no idea how to lead, and his first instict instinct is, understandably, to run away from his new responsibilities. Thankfully, Merlin reappears at the end to help him.
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-->'''Merlin''': And I thought you'd amount to something. I thought you'd have a few brains! (''kicks a stack of books, to Arthur's shock'') [[SarcasmMode Great future. Ha! A stooge for that big lunk Kay. Congratulations, boy!]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Dammit Merlin, why didn't you just let this squirrel have her happy ending?]]
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** This is even worse if you realize how different human biology is from other mammals. As far as humans go, Arthur is just a boy barely into puberty, but in squirrel form, thats well into adulthood. The female squirrel is already a grown woman, but Arthur cant return her feelings not just because he isnt really a squirrel, but because he's still a boy. He wont be ready for anything like that for years. We have no way of knowing if the girl was grief-stricken not just because she understood that her crush was human, but also because he was basically still a child and couldnt return her feelings if he wanted to.

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** This is even worse if you realize how different human biology is from other mammals. As far as humans go, Arthur is just a boy barely into puberty, but in squirrel form, thats that's well into adulthood. The female squirrel is already a grown woman, but Arthur cant can't return her feelings not just because he isnt isn't really a squirrel, but because he's still a boy. He wont won't be ready for anything like that for years. We have no way of knowing if the girl was grief-stricken not just because she understood that her crush was human, but also because he was basically still a child and couldnt couldn't return her feelings if he wanted to.



** Arthurs reaction to Sir Ector bowing to him and begging forgiveness. Ector is, for all intents and purposes, Arthurs father, and while he was a strict, harsh disciplinarian, he was never abusive or cruel. He doesnt want Sir Ector (or Kay for that matter) to bow before him, because they are the only family he's ever known.
** This gets even worse if you know the legend of Arthur. Arthur is King Uthers son (as far as anyone knows), but will never know his true parentage. Merlin isnt likely to tell.

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** Arthurs Arthur's reaction to Sir Ector bowing to him and begging forgiveness. Ector is, for all intents and purposes, Arthurs Arthur's father, and while he was a strict, harsh disciplinarian, he was never abusive or cruel. He doesnt doesn't want Sir Ector (or Kay for that matter) to bow before him, because they are the only family he's ever known.
** This gets even worse if you know the legend of Arthur. Arthur is King Uthers Uther's son (as far as anyone knows), but will never know his true parentage. Merlin isnt isn't likely to tell.
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** This is even worse if you realize how different human biology is from other mammals. As far as humans go, Arthur is just a boy barely into puberty, but in squirrel form, thats well into adulthood. The female squirrel is already a grown woman, but Arthur cant return her feelings not just because he isnt really a squirrel, but because he's still a boy. He wont be ready for anything like that for years. We have no way of knowing if the girl was grief-stricken not just because she understood that her crush was human, but also because he was basically still a child and couldnt return her feelings if he wanted to.


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* Poor Arthur being saddled with the crown of England after pulling the sword out of the throne. He has ''nobody'' to guide him, aside from Archimedes, who has no idea how to help the poor kid. Arthur is a good kid with a kind heart, but has no idea how to lead, and his first instict is, understandably, to run away from his new responsibilities. Thankfully, Merlin reappears at the end to help him.
** Arthurs reaction to Sir Ector bowing to him and begging forgiveness. Ector is, for all intents and purposes, Arthurs father, and while he was a strict, harsh disciplinarian, he was never abusive or cruel. He doesnt want Sir Ector (or Kay for that matter) to bow before him, because they are the only family he's ever known.
** This gets even worse if you know the legend of Arthur. Arthur is King Uthers son (as far as anyone knows), but will never know his true parentage. Merlin isnt likely to tell.

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* The opening scene alone is enough to make you weep. The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb6seu90dX8 The opening scene scene]] alone is enough to make you weep. The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff**sniff*
--> ''A legend is sung of when England was young''
--> ''And knights were brave and bold!''
--> ''The good king had died and no one could decide''
--> ''Who was rightful heir to the throne.''
--> ''It seemed that the land would be torn by war''
--> ''Or saved by a miracle alone!''
--> ''And that miracle appeared in London Town.''
--> ''The Sword in the Stone.''
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** Which has nothing on how he feels after [[spoiler: Merlin's reaction to his actually becoming a squire]], especially when you realize that it's actually ''Arthur'' who's in the right here. After Merlin calls him out for not pushing himself to achieve bigger and better things, Arthur tearfully emphasizes (in so many words) that he ''can't''-- in the feudal era an orphan had no prospects and almost no chance of getting ahead in life, and [[spoiler: being a squire to a knight]] is the best chance that he can hope for. [[ForegoneConclusion Or so he thinks.]]

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** Which has nothing on how he feels after [[spoiler: Merlin's reaction to his actually becoming a squire]], especially when you realize that it's actually ''Arthur'' who's in the right here. After Merlin calls him out for not pushing himself to achieve bigger and better things, Arthur tearfully emphasizes (in so many words) that he ''can't''-- in the feudal era an orphan a child without a legitimate lineage had no prospects and almost no chance of getting ahead in life, and [[spoiler: being a squire to a knight]] is the best chance that he can hope for. [[ForegoneConclusion Or so he thinks.]]
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-->'''Arthur''': (tearfully bitter'') What do you want me to be? I'm ''nobody!'' You... you don't know a thing about what's going on today! I-I'm ''lucky'' to be [[spoiler: Kay's squire!]]

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-->'''Arthur''': (tearfully (''tearfully bitter'') What do you want me to be? I'm ''nobody!'' You... you don't know a thing about what's going on today! I-I'm ''lucky'' to be [[spoiler: Kay's squire!]]
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'''Arthur''': (tearfully bitter'') What do you want me to be? I'm ''nobody!'' You... you don't know a thing about what's going on today! I-I'm ''lucky'' to be [[spoiler: Kay's squire!]]

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'''Arthur''': -->'''Arthur''': (tearfully bitter'') What do you want me to be? I'm ''nobody!'' You... you don't know a thing about what's going on today! I-I'm ''lucky'' to be [[spoiler: Kay's squire!]]

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** Which has nothing on how he feels after [[spoiler: Merlin's reaction to his actually becoming a squire]].

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** Which has nothing on how he feels after [[spoiler: Merlin's reaction to his actually becoming a squire]].squire]], especially when you realize that it's actually ''Arthur'' who's in the right here. After Merlin calls him out for not pushing himself to achieve bigger and better things, Arthur tearfully emphasizes (in so many words) that he ''can't''-- in the feudal era an orphan had no prospects and almost no chance of getting ahead in life, and [[spoiler: being a squire to a knight]] is the best chance that he can hope for. [[ForegoneConclusion Or so he thinks.]]
'''Arthur''': (tearfully bitter'') What do you want me to be? I'm ''nobody!'' You... you don't know a thing about what's going on today! I-I'm ''lucky'' to be [[spoiler: Kay's squire!]]
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-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!

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-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!out!
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** Which has nothing on how he feels after [[spoiler: Merlin's reaction to his actually becoming a squire]].

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* That poor girl squirrel...
** [[FanNickname She has a name, you know...!]]

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* That poor girl squirrel...
** [[FanNickname She has a name,
The opening scene alone is enough to make you know...!]]weep. The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*
* When Arthur and Merlin turn back into people after being squirrels and you hear the female squirrel who fell in love with Arthur sobbing hysterically. Man, it's hard to even think about without tearing up.
--> '''Merlin''': Ah, you see, lad... that love business is a powerful thing.
--> '''Arthur''': Greater than gravity?
--> '''Merlin''': Well, yes, boy, in its way, I'd, uh- Yes, I'd say it's [[ThePowerOfLove the greatest force on Earth]].



** Enters into Fridge Tearjerker if you know how King Arthur's canon romance with Guinevere turns out. Then he'll ''really'' empathize with the squirrel.



* The opening scene alone is enough to make you weep.



-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!
* When Arthur and Merlin turn back into people after being squirrels and you hear the female squirrel who fell in love with Arthur sobbing hysterically. Man, it's hard to even think about without tearing up.
--> '''Merlin''': Ah, you see, lad... that love business is a powerful thing.
--> '''Arthur''': Greater than gravity?
--> '''Merlin''': Well, yes, boy, in its way, I'd, uh- Yes, I'd say it's [[ThePowerOfLove the greatest force on Earth]].
** Enters into Fridge Tearjerker if you know how King Arthur's canon romance with Guinevere turns out. Then he'll ''really'' empathize with the squirrel.
* It's the moment when he pulled the sword from the stone in front of everybody. Just the look of wonder and amazement on the people's faces were just... [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming it was a good kind of tearjerker]].
* The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*

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-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!
* When Arthur and Merlin turn back into people after being squirrels and you hear the female squirrel who fell in love with Arthur sobbing hysterically. Man, it's hard to even think about without tearing up.
--> '''Merlin''': Ah, you see, lad... that love business is a powerful thing.
--> '''Arthur''': Greater than gravity?
--> '''Merlin''': Well, yes, boy, in its way, I'd, uh- Yes, I'd say it's [[ThePowerOfLove the greatest force on Earth]].
** Enters into Fridge Tearjerker if you know how King Arthur's canon romance with Guinevere turns out. Then he'll ''really'' empathize with the squirrel.
* It's the moment when he pulled the sword from the stone in front of everybody. Just the look of wonder and amazement on the people's faces were just... [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming it was a good kind of tearjerker]].
* The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*
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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is and he looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do anything to make her happy.

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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is and he looks geniune genuinely remorseful knowing he can't do anything to make her happy.



* The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*


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* The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*

*sniff*
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* TearJerker: That poor girl squirrel...

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* TearJerker: That poor girl squirrel...
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--> '''Merlin''': Well, yes, boy, in its way, I'd, uh- Yes, I'd say it's the greatest force on Earth.

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--> '''Merlin''': Well, yes, boy, in its way, I'd, uh- Yes, I'd say it's [[ThePowerOfLove the greatest force on Earth.Earth]].
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** Enters into Fridge Tearjerker if you know how King Arthur's canon romance with Guinevere turns out. Then he'll ''really'' empathize with the squirrel.
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** It's the moment when he pulled the sword from the stone in front of everybody. Just the look of wonder and amazement on the people's faces were just... [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming it was a good kind of tearjerker]].
** The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*


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** * It's the moment when he pulled the sword from the stone in front of everybody. Just the look of wonder and amazement on the people's faces were just... [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming it was a good kind of tearjerker]].
** * The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*

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-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!

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-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!out!
* When Arthur and Merlin turn back into people after being squirrels and you hear the female squirrel who fell in love with Arthur sobbing hysterically. Man, it's hard to even think about without tearing up.
--> '''Merlin''': Ah, you see, lad... that love business is a powerful thing.
--> '''Arthur''': Greater than gravity?
--> '''Merlin''': Well, yes, boy, in its way, I'd, uh- Yes, I'd say it's the greatest force on Earth.
** It's the moment when he pulled the sword from the stone in front of everybody. Just the look of wonder and amazement on the people's faces were just... [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming it was a good kind of tearjerker]].
** The song in the beginning is so melancholy...*sniff*

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-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible little witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!

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-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible little old witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!
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* The opening scene alone is enough to make you weep.

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* The opening scene alone is enough to make you weep.weep.
* A brief moment during the wizards' duel when Arthur thinks Mim vanquished Merlin.
-->'''Arthur:''' Why that horrible little witch! I'll...I'll peck her eyes out!
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* Arthur's HeroicBSOD after [[spoiler: losing the chance to become Kay's squire.]] Even ''Merlin'' felt sorry for him.

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* Arthur's HeroicBSOD after [[spoiler: losing the chance to become Kay's squire.]] Even ''Merlin'' felt sorry for him.him.
* The opening scene alone is enough to make you weep.
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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is and he looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do anything to makes her happy.

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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is and he looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do anything to makes make her happy.
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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is and he looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do nothing to makes her happy.

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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is and he looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do nothing anything to makes her happy.
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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is andhe looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do nothing to makes her happy.

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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is andhe and he looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do nothing to makes her happy.
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** In the same scene the saddest part is when Arthur just realizes how seriously heart-broken she is andhe looks geniune remorseful knowing he can't do nothing to makes her happy.
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** [[FanNickname She has a name, you know...!]]

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** [[FanNickname She has a name, you know...!]]!]]
* Arthur's HeroicBSOD after [[spoiler: losing the chance to become Kay's squire.]] Even ''Merlin'' felt sorry for him.
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* TearJerker: That poor girl squirrel...

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* TearJerker: That poor girl squirrel...squirrel...
** [[FanNickname She has a name, you know...!]]

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