Belle helps Rumple discover his hidden hero, and Merida becomes ‘Brave.’
Maybe its good to be a tree, after all.
Too bad the Scooby Gang couldnt care less.
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She knocks her out and drags her along to the Shores of DunBroch on a boat.
She wants Belle to help her save her brothers, but why ask questions when she might get denied?
Fortunately, Belle is forgiving and at least alittleunderstanding and listens as Merida describes her plight.
It involves Merida turning into a bear.
Unfortunately, her mother didnt get the nice choices Merida did in this episode.)
Belle sees Merida practicing archery and is surprised by her skill.
Belles convinced she doesnt need magic, that the bravery is there inside her.
Isnt that a better way to prove yourself?
(10/10 Disney films say yes.)
Belle sympathizes by telling her how she lost her mom and then gives her the potion.
Except, what a clever girl that Belle is!
Merida doesnt turn into a big, mean bear because Belle onlypretendedto give Merida the potion.
She knew that Merida would never face her fears unless she was pushed into it.
Meridas back in her rightful land, with her rightful title, and Belle is to thank for that.
I do hope our paths cross again, she tells the clever bookworm.
Careful what you wish for.
(Although I will admit that this is a great bonding moment for the two characters.
I love when this show actually shows us girlpower.)
Eat up, Emma tells her.
Dark ones dont judge.
(I have never identified more with Zelena than in this moment.
Bribe me with any kind of diner food, I will do anything for you.
Thank you for not judging.)
Wrong move, Zelea.No onion rings for you!
The difference between you and me is I dont mind being alone, the Wicked Witch tells her.
I never thought Id say this, but score one for Zelena.
Somehow, David manages to convince everyone this totally makes sense.
Somehow, everyone, even Regina (who should be smarter), believes him.
Moreover, he had tried to destroy the Crimson Crown by throwing it into the fire.
NEXT: A fight to the death!
Rumple is sitting alone and lamenting the fact that hes just not the hero Merida needs him to be.
Granted, he apologizes, and its because hes trying to get himself free, but still.
Emmas okay with this development because she realizes she knows that Rumple will fight for Belle now.
Thats how hes going to realize his heroic nature.
And Merida will be the one to kill Belle so that he can achieve that.
(Man, Meridas really having a rough go of it in Storybrooke.)
Like Merida, Rumple cant face his fears without magic.
And as we all know, homegirl never misses a shot.
After escaping, they head to the car, where Rumple attempts to drive them out of town.
When Belle realizes what theyre doing, shes appalled and upset.
Why is Rumple trying to run away?
Thats not what a hero does!
And there are people in town that still need help, people they care about!
Rumple refuses to go back, only stopping when Belle threatens to get out of the still-moving car.
Belle doesnt need protection.
(GO BELLE!)
Belle tells him to run this time, not wanting to see him get hurt, but he doesnt.
On a whim, he throws the magical powder into bear-Meridas mouth, which breaks the spell.
Back in Camelot, Emma finds Merlin staring moodily at some Apollo bars.
Yes, Merlin, Apollo bars are great!
(Emma doesnt know whats ahead in the next six weeks, obviously).
Merlin warns her to leave Excalibur alone the fate of everyone you love rests upon it.
Emmas not too worried because this town has lots of heroes.
No one is going to get the best of her.
But Rumple, he reminds her, is the former Dark One.
And you better believe that hes not letting you go down without a fight, Emma.
So, is Rumple the new savior?
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