S1 Ep5: That Sinking Feeling

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Yes, all right, settle down. We are not going to get anywhere if you all keep shouting. Oh, this is impossible, Lord Chamberlain. Can't you do something? If I could have everyone's attention. Her Majesty is trying to speak. Let's come to order and... Be quiet! Forgive me, Your Majesty. But let me see if I've got this right you want me

to lead my knights into the forest and wage a war against whatever's waiting inside, despite the fact that we can't possibly stand a chance? I'm not gonna lie to you about the odds, Sir Percy. This will be a dangerous journey Many of you won't come back Actually most of you won't come back. But the important thing to remember is no matter how small the chance of success or how terrible your deaths, we must save my son. Her son too, if you come across him.

Gentlemen, please. Your queen is quite right. The task ahead of us will be fraught with peril. But if we take a stand now and bring the battle... to the forest. With my ship and your strength, then there is a real chance we could rescue the princess and put an end to this curse once and for all.

That's all well and good, Your Majesty, but I think I speak for all my men when I say, thanks, but no thanks. Cowards! What was that? Who said that? Forgive the interruption, your majesties, but I believe you said you're in need of a knight that is courageous, strong, and brave. And since there's no man here who can call himself any of those things...

I humbly submit myself to lead your charge against the forest. Do I know you, sir? I am new to your court and my exploits are few, but I'm loyal to the throne and willing to lay down my life for what is right. You're not one of my knights. Who are you, boy? Remove your helmet. I beg your majesty's indulgence. Allow me to demonstrate my skills before I reveal my face. And what skills are those?

If there be any knight here worthy of the title, I challenge him to step forward and face me in combat. Bold words, boy. Especially from a youth too afraid to show his face. I accept your challenge. And I should warn you, there isn't a man alive who's bested me yet. Well, Captain, I'll try not to hurt your pride too much. I yield. I yield. I yield. Smart man. Be a pity to have to chop off that pretty head of yours.

Well done, well done. What you lack in size, you certainly make up for in speed and resilience. Yes. Approach and remove your helmet so we might see the face of our new champion. Your Majesty's command and I obey. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Joan. My father was knight champion to the former king, just as his father was knight champion to the king before him. And I'm here today to ask nothing more than to pledge my life in service to your...

royal majesties and your sons. A lady knight. What is the world coming to? Will you excuse us for just a tick? Well, now what are we supposed to do? What do you mean? Isn't it obvious? It is, but I do so hate burning witches. What? No! Are you mad? This girl is a remarkable soldier. We'd be fools to turn her away. Lady Joan. Yes, Your Majesty?

You're hired. Starting immediately. Yes! I mean... Thank you. Thank you, Your Majesty. I swear to serve you faithfully, no matter what the danger ahead. Thank you, Joan. You're a credit to your profession. And now that you have shown these knights what true bravery looks like, is there any man here who will join with us on this most vital and important mission? I'm sorry, your majesties. Seems you're still on your own. But good luck to you and your lady knight. We're going to need it.

You're sure there's not a better way to the hollow? Sorry, but cutting through the swamp is definitely the quickest route. If we tried to go around it, it'd take an entire day. I'd give anything for wings like our dragons right now. My boots are barely holding together. Once we're out of this bog, we'll be at the Maze of Thorns, and after that, we're home free.

be at the hollow so we're actually making really great uh you all right yeah yeah fine just my my foot's just stuck I just hang on a second Come on, quit fooling around. Okay, I'm not fooling around. I'm stuck. I'm genuinely stuck. What? Both legs? Yes, both legs. Oh, for goodness sake, give me your hand. I'll pull you out. Wait! Don't come any closer. Why not? I'm sinking. What? No, you're not. I'm here.

I'm telling you, I can feel it. I'm definitely sinking. I think this is quicksand. It's not quicksand. How do you know? Well, technically, this is mud, not sand, so there's that. And even if this was quicksand, there's no reason to panic. Quicksand is actually very slow moving. It's a common misconception that...

Fitz! What was that about there being no need to panic? Okay, stay calm. Stop saying that. Every time I'm in danger, your advice is to just stay calm. It's good advice. Well, I'd like to see you stay calm when you're literally three inches from driving. Fitz!

Fitz! Hang on. I'm coming. Just hang on. Okay, Dragon, listen up. I'm going to tie this end of my lasso around my waist. You hang on to the other. Be ready to pull us both out when I give the command. Can you do that? Good dragon. Hang on, Fitz. I'm coming. Where are you, you stupid thief? You've got to be around here somewhere. Come on, give me a sign. Fitz? Are you there? Answer me! I'm trying, Gorge, but I can't find him. I don't know where he is. Hang on. Hang on. I feel something.

It's a hand. I've got his hand, Porridge. Quick, pull us out. Pull us out right now. Hold on, Fitz. I've got you. You're gonna be okay. Pull faster, Porridge. He's not breathing. Hold on, Fitz. Just a little bit. Fitz? Fitz, wake up. Come on, you were only under for a minute. You can't be dead. Open your eyes. Please, Fitz, wake up. I forbid you to die. Do you hear me? I order you not to die. We have a pact, remember?

You made a promise. We don't leave each other behind. So you can't die. You can't leave me behind. Now open your eyes, you stupid thief, and wake up! He's alive! He's alive, Porge! He's alive! Amir, you're grudging me. Sorry! Sorry, you just, you had us really worried for a minute. I mean, I wasn't worried. I knew you'd be fine, but the dragon, he was really freaking out. Oh, you were worried about me. What? No, I wasn't. Please, I had the whole situation completely under control. Okay.

Stop grinning like that. You're going to make me regret saving you. Well, technically, I think porridge saved me, so... Oh, thanks, boy. I don't know what I'd do without you. I guess he is pretty handy for a monster. You're not so bad either. Are you sure you're alright? I mean, you're not hurt or anything? Me? I'm great. I mean, I have mud in literally every orifice. Yeah, me too. What a pair, huh? Yeah.

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You there, Carpenter, tell your men to pick up the pace. I want this hull reinforced within the hour. Aye, Sir Joan. Good man. See if you can also rustle up some extra swords while you're at it. Well, well, well. Look who's doling out orders like a little general. Dad, what are you doing here? I noticed my armor was missing about the same time I heard a crazy rumor about a lady knight.

Didn't take me long to put the two things together. What do you think you're playing at, you stupid girl? I'm not playing at anything. I'm the Queen's champion. The Queen's champion? You're a silly fool with delusions of grandeur. You ought to be home getting my supper ready. Get your own bloody supper. I'm done taking orders from you. From now on, the only commands I follow come from my queen. Now stop wasting my time. Some of us have a kingdom to save. And you're going to save it, are you?

If I can, yes. Someone has to try. Thank heavens your mother isn't alive. If she saw you like this, the shame would kill her. And what about the shame you cost her? A once great night. Reduced to sweeping out the stables? A bitter drunk? You think you know it all, don't you? Well, let me give you a bit of advice before you set off on your great adventure. I followed a king into battle once.

And nothing came of it but doom and disaster. You think it'll be any different now for you just because you're following a queen? No. I think it'll be different because I'm following two queens. And that matters, does it? You think because you're working together for a change at this time everything will be different? It won't be different. The second that forest is gone, we'll all be right back where we started. East against West. Sword against Sabre.

Just as it's always been, just as it's always going to be.

It's disgusting right now. I have mud in places no person should ever have mud. How do you think I feel? I haven't bathed in almost a month. Yeah, I didn't want to say anything before, but you are pretty right. You're not exactly a bowl of fresh jasmine yourself. Hang on. Do you hear that? Ugh, please stop saying that. Every time you say that, something tries to kill us. No, listen, it's coming from behind those trees. Come on! I'm here! I'm here! Wait up!

I knew it! I told you I heard something! A waterfall. It's very picturesque. What do you want to do now? Do you want to paint it? Even better. I'm going to take a bath in it. Whoa, whoa, hey, what are you doing? Getting undressed. No, no, you can't. I mean, it's not a good idea to go swimming. What if there's a kraken? Waiting at the bottom of the lake to swallow you whole. How's the water, porridge? Looks safe to me. Last one in's a filthy thief. Woo-hoo! Thanks!

No, no, no, no. Come on, guys. We don't have time for this. We're on a mission, remember? What are you waiting for, thief? Get in here. The water's wonderful. I'm good. If you don't get in this water in the next 10 seconds, I'm going to come out and drag you in with my bare hands. No, no, no. Definitely not. Do not drag you in.

me with your bear anything I'm coming just give me a second oh boy okay you can do this you're just going for a swim with your friend with your beautiful ridiculously fit friend not a problem everything will be Dang! Oh, wow. This is nice. I know. For an evil enchanted forest, the lake situation isn't half bad. Yeah, this is pretty sweet, I have to say. Told you. Yes. Okay, you did.

How's it feel to be right for a change? Feels amazing. Good. Hey, Fitz. Yes, Amir? Come here. Uh, why? Just come here. Um, okay. Is this better? Closer. Closer? Just a little. Okay, um... How's this? Perfect. You're it. Okay. You're going to get it now, Mr. Priestley. You'll have to catch me first, Beast. Woo-hoo!

As soon as we take off we'll steer the phoenix straight for the hollow. With any luck, we might just get there before our sons. Yes, that's all very well and good. But need I remind you, we still don't have an army. You needn't worry about that. My crew will serve as our troops when we arrive. They're not trained soldiers, but they are fifty as strong and loyal men at our disposal. Your Majesties. Ah, Joan. Are we all set to depart? I'm afraid not.

We've actually got a bit of a problem. What is the delay? It's your crew, Your Majesty. They're refusing to fly. They say no one who goes into the forest ever returns. They won't risk their lives, not even for your son. What? I believe you were saying something about the bravery of the East. I'll talk to the men. Perhaps I can assuage their fears. I'm afraid it's too late for that.

They've run off, your majesty. Then we'll simply need to find another crew. If we can find a few able bodies. A few able bodies? Where are we going to find 50 people foolish enough to board this death trap and follow us into the forest? Lady Cecily, what on earth are you doing here? I want to help rescue my sweet, sweet Rupi. That way he'll know I'm his one true love and he'll have to marry me.

Well, I don't know about that, dear. No, I want to arrest you and marry the prince. I'm going to marry the prince. Actually, I'm going to marry the prince because he's going to be so... Ladies, please control yourselves. Um, your majesty? You might want to come take a look at this. What is it now? I really don't have time for... Oh, my. Goodness. Who are those girls? Where did they come from? Oh, aha.

Right. We had a little soiree in the castle a couple of nights ago, and I'd completely forgotten that they were still here. There must be over a hundred of them. Well, your majesties, you said you needed a crew.

This place is paradise. We should stay here all day. All day? We should stay here forever. Okay, we'll just call off our quest and live the rest of our lives eating roots and raising our dragon on the edge of this lake. How does that sound? Actually, Amir, that sounds perfect. What's the matter? You look sad. No, it's nothing. I was just... I was just thinking about what my mother would say if she saw me now. Like this.

She'd probably be very impressed you were hobnobbing with royalty. Yeah, maybe. If you were a princess, she'd be thrilled. Unfortunately, my mother has a very high and very specific expectation for me. I see. So you are being a thief. That must have really disappointed her. Is that why you ran away from home? Partly, I guess. I just... What? I don't think my mother's ever really seen me.

You know? Seen me for me. She just has this idea of who she wants me to be, and I thought by coming here and doing something brave and important that maybe I could convince her. That I'm not the child she thinks I am. That I'm my own person and I can make my own decisions. I know what you mean. All my life I've been preparing for this day.

My mother trained me and educated me from dawn to dusk, and I understand why. She wanted me to be prepared for everything. So I'd survive. And I appreciate that, I do, but I never really had the time for anything else. For friendship or... Other things? At the time, I didn't mind, but with these last couple days here with you, it's like I finally had a glimpse of what I've been missing, and it's nice.

Having someone by my side, sharing my life, it feels good. It makes everything... Less lonely. Yeah. Too bad we didn't meet sooner, huh? Think of all the time we could have been friends. I don't know about that. If we met in my kingdom, I don't think I would have hung out with a thief. Well, maybe if I'd grown up in your kingdom, I never would have become a thief. Maybe I would have grown up to be...

A prince. You? A prince? Why not? People say I have a very regal jawline, and besides, wouldn't you like me better if I were a prince? I like you just the way you are. Yeah. Sure. Except when I drive you crazy. No, Fitz, I'm serious. I like you more than anyone I've ever met. And for whatever it's worth, I just want you to know... I see you.

Okay, I should probably... Sorry, sorry, sorry. What were you? I know, I'm sorry. You were saying something. No, no, no, please. After you. No, after you. Well... It's just... There's something I need to tell you. And I'm not sure how you are going to take it. What is it? My name's not Fitzroy. And I'm not a thief.

And I don't live in this forest. I live in the royal castle. With my mother. The queen. The queen? I'm a prince. The... Prince. Actually, I'm Prince Rupert. Get away from me! Whoa, okay. I realize I shouldn't have lied. I knew it. I knew I should never have trusted you. What? No, no, no. You should. Trust me. That's why I'm telling you the truth. The truth? You've been lying to me from the moment we met.

You really didn't give me much of a choice with your whole I hate the royal family rant. This was all part of your plan, wasn't it? To gain my trust, to get me, to lower my guard so you can stab me in the back.

What are you talking about? We're on the same side. We both want the exact same thing. To get to the hollow and break the curse. Yeah, except according to the prophecy, the curse can only be broken when the battle between the two kings finally ends and one kingdom rises over all the land. So what if some stup-

Stupid kings fought a duel and started this whole mess a thousand years ago. A thousand years ago? This forest was created exactly 18 years ago, right after we were born, right after our fathers went to war. Our fathers? Who do you think is waiting in the hollow? No. No. That's... That's not possible. My father was killed by a bear. Everyone knows that. My mother would have told me if he was...

If I have... Oh, no. My mother, she lied to me about everything. You really never knew? No. I'm sorry, then. But it's true, and the prophecy is very clear. We have to finish what our fathers started. How? We fight each other. To the death. The Two Princes was created and written by Kevin Christopher Snipes and directed by Mimi O'Donnell, with performances by Christine Baranski, Alfredo Narciso, Shariak Doshloo, Matthew Rhys, Samir...

Mira Wiley, Ariel Stachel, Noah Galvin, CJ Wilson, and Mandy Mazden. Executive producer Mimi O'Donnell, senior producer Katie Pastore, producer Ana Maria Sofilas, associate producer M.R. Daniel. Edited and mixed by Matthew Boll. Sound design by Daniel Brunel. Score by Greg Laswell and Bobby Lord. The Two Princes is a production of Gimlet Media.