1 00:00:22,976 --> 00:00:24,225 Sorry... 2 00:00:24,409 --> 00:00:26,719 I said sorry. Everyone's a critic. 3 00:00:39,607 --> 00:00:41,252 You know the Orpheus legend? 4 00:00:41,277 --> 00:00:43,965 How he plays music so well, it moves mountains. 5 00:00:44,701 --> 00:00:47,160 Now, I know it's only a myth, but there's often 6 00:00:47,185 --> 00:00:50,039 a kernel of truth in even the wildest story. 7 00:00:50,064 --> 00:00:52,363 -So, what if I just tried... -No... no. 8 00:00:54,346 --> 00:00:57,276 -It was just a thought. -Here's another one. 9 00:01:01,509 --> 00:01:04,023 I have a proposition for you, ladies. 10 00:01:18,391 --> 00:01:21,617 Think about being skewered against the stone a la carte, 11 00:01:21,642 --> 00:01:24,549 or simply giving us what we want... 12 00:01:27,374 --> 00:01:29,665 and I do mean 'everything'. 13 00:01:30,392 --> 00:01:33,645 You're not only scum, you're dreamers. 14 00:01:33,670 --> 00:01:37,427 And you, my dear, are stuck between a rock and a hard place. 15 00:01:37,636 --> 00:01:41,173 So what do you say... Shall we be civilized about this? 16 00:01:41,524 --> 00:01:43,399 Why start now? 17 00:02:12,915 --> 00:02:13,956 Xena! 18 00:02:25,032 --> 00:02:26,281 Yes! 19 00:02:35,208 --> 00:02:36,457 The cart! 20 00:02:38,291 --> 00:02:39,749 Xena, look out! 21 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:48,849 Lie down! 22 00:02:50,424 --> 00:02:51,673 Gabrielle, now! 23 00:03:00,442 --> 00:03:02,966 -Come on. -We need a bigger cart! 24 00:03:08,758 --> 00:03:11,807 Nothing like a good ambush to liven things up, huh? 25 00:03:13,419 --> 00:03:15,802 -Yeah. -Hey, you all right? 26 00:03:15,827 --> 00:03:17,877 Yeah, yeah, I'm good, I'm good... 27 00:03:17,902 --> 00:03:21,219 Considering I was almost road kill. I'm... I'm perfect. 28 00:03:22,181 --> 00:03:25,066 Come on, we've been in tighter spots than that. 29 00:03:25,091 --> 00:03:27,585 Yeah, yeah you are right. Yeah. 30 00:03:27,610 --> 00:03:31,135 Since hooking up with you, well, I've nearly been eaten by a Cyclops. 31 00:03:31,160 --> 00:03:33,675 And, I was almost forced to marry Morpheus, 32 00:03:33,964 --> 00:03:36,236 and, practically squashed by a Titan. 33 00:03:37,404 --> 00:03:39,298 Why did I just freeze up? 34 00:03:40,247 --> 00:03:42,940 I don't know, you're burnt out. It happens. 35 00:03:44,504 --> 00:03:46,003 It didn't happen to you. 36 00:03:46,421 --> 00:03:48,906 No, that's why I always try to remember: 37 00:03:48,931 --> 00:03:52,126 'Act, don't react.' Go with your gut. 38 00:03:58,688 --> 00:04:00,976 We'll have to double back and take the coast. 39 00:04:01,001 --> 00:04:03,103 It's longer, but it's safer, too. 40 00:04:03,229 --> 00:04:05,712 -I don't think so. -Sure it is. 41 00:04:06,377 --> 00:04:09,713 No, I mean, I can't go with you. 42 00:04:16,096 --> 00:04:19,429 Gabrielle, it was a dangerous situation. You'd have been crazy not to be scared. 43 00:04:19,454 --> 00:04:22,347 I froze, which put us both at risk. 44 00:04:22,372 --> 00:04:24,692 -If you hadn't been there, then... -But, I was. 45 00:04:24,717 --> 00:04:28,234 Today, yes. But what about tomorrow... and the next day? 46 00:04:28,259 --> 00:04:30,655 I can't expect you to always be there for me. 47 00:04:30,680 --> 00:04:33,191 It was just one incident. 48 00:04:33,716 --> 00:04:35,785 I can't endanger you. 49 00:04:35,810 --> 00:04:38,930 Don't you see that? I'm just a liability. 50 00:04:39,182 --> 00:04:41,279 It's a risk I think I can take. 51 00:04:41,879 --> 00:04:43,253 But I can't. 52 00:04:56,944 --> 00:04:58,695 I can't help you with this. 53 00:05:00,703 --> 00:05:02,850 You're gonna have to figure it out yourself. 54 00:05:04,712 --> 00:05:05,962 I know. 55 00:05:09,925 --> 00:05:13,519 -Where will you go? -The only place I know... 56 00:05:13,823 --> 00:05:16,966 Home. Things are simpler there. 57 00:05:17,502 --> 00:05:20,859 My sister, Lila's there... I can talk to her about this. 58 00:05:21,757 --> 00:05:23,637 What, you can't talk to me? 59 00:05:24,969 --> 00:05:27,598 Of course I can. I just... 60 00:05:27,623 --> 00:05:30,941 Sometimes, you... you need your family to help solve things. 61 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:33,326 -I'm sorry. -No. 62 00:05:36,173 --> 00:05:39,847 I have to find out what's going on with me and I have to do that at home. 63 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:42,241 But, you're coming back, right? 64 00:05:43,400 --> 00:05:45,479 I guess that depends on what I learn. 65 00:06:15,122 --> 00:06:17,405 In a time of ancient gods... 66 00:06:19,808 --> 00:06:21,383 ...warlords... 67 00:06:21,420 --> 00:06:22,979 ...and kings... 68 00:06:23,091 --> 00:06:26,737 A land in turmoil cried out for a hero... 69 00:06:36,281 --> 00:06:38,190 She was Xena... 70 00:06:38,890 --> 00:06:42,843 a mighty princess, forged in the heat of battle... 71 00:06:47,396 --> 00:06:48,627 ...The power... 72 00:06:50,503 --> 00:06:51,757 ...The passion... 73 00:06:55,266 --> 00:06:56,534 ...The danger... 74 00:07:02,287 --> 00:07:05,004 Her courage will change the world... 75 00:07:18,298 --> 00:07:20,339 Another 22 leagues to go? 76 00:07:29,885 --> 00:07:32,138 How is it, Man can solve the riddle of the Sphinx, 77 00:07:32,163 --> 00:07:35,277 but he still can't make a decent road map? I don't know. 78 00:08:08,667 --> 00:08:10,125 Please! Please! 79 00:08:42,153 --> 00:08:43,403 You son of a... 80 00:08:47,366 --> 00:08:50,479 Hey there, don't I know you? Come on, Come on, yeah. 81 00:08:51,069 --> 00:08:53,558 You're the chatty one. 82 00:08:53,809 --> 00:08:56,274 Boy, you've changed since I saw you. 83 00:08:56,299 --> 00:08:58,559 Oh, well, yes. You know, it's a sad story, 84 00:08:58,584 --> 00:09:01,518 -which began with King Sisyphus. -Sisyphus... 85 00:09:01,871 --> 00:09:05,184 -I met him once... a fat man. -Well, actually, he's thin. 86 00:09:05,209 --> 00:09:07,673 -Never married. -His wife's name is Karras 87 00:09:07,698 --> 00:09:09,946 -and she's lovely. -Dumber than a door post. 88 00:09:09,971 --> 00:09:12,040 Are we talking about the same Sisyphus? 89 00:09:19,187 --> 00:09:21,737 'Fraid this is where our paths diverge... 90 00:09:21,762 --> 00:09:23,656 You sure you're gonna be all right? 91 00:09:24,806 --> 00:09:27,261 You know, it's still a day's walk to Potadeia. 92 00:09:27,286 --> 00:09:28,512 Oh, I'll be fine. 93 00:09:28,537 --> 00:09:31,375 I know a shorcut throught these woods that'll get me home in no time. 94 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:32,650 The woods? 95 00:09:33,768 --> 00:09:36,880 You sure that's wise... The shape you're in? 96 00:09:36,905 --> 00:09:40,657 Oh, don't worry... the exercise will do me good. 97 00:09:42,605 --> 00:09:44,978 I don't know... you modern young women. 98 00:09:45,003 --> 00:09:46,897 Suit yourself. Ciao. 99 00:09:46,981 --> 00:09:48,022 Come on. 100 00:10:31,514 --> 00:10:32,764 Excuse me. 101 00:10:35,172 --> 00:10:36,422 Beg pardon. 102 00:10:38,134 --> 00:10:39,384 Sir! 103 00:10:44,656 --> 00:10:46,621 I'm sorry to intrude... 104 00:10:49,133 --> 00:10:50,382 What happened? 105 00:10:51,359 --> 00:10:52,775 Damon's what happened. 106 00:10:53,790 --> 00:10:56,697 Him and his gang of thieves came for their tribute. 107 00:10:57,499 --> 00:10:59,799 Only, this time, we held some of the food back... 108 00:11:00,758 --> 00:11:03,493 You know, for our son. 109 00:11:05,351 --> 00:11:07,871 Come winter, our little boy gets awful hungry. 110 00:11:09,482 --> 00:11:12,615 -I'm so sorry. -Don't be. 111 00:11:13,547 --> 00:11:17,306 We're well out of it. You wanna pity someone, 112 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:20,147 pity the folks of Potadeia. 113 00:11:20,398 --> 00:11:23,735 Potadeia? Wait, why, why Potadeia? 114 00:11:25,257 --> 00:11:28,155 'Cause that's where Damon said he was striking next. 115 00:11:55,198 --> 00:11:56,655 Thank the gods. 116 00:12:24,091 --> 00:12:25,549 Where is everyone? 117 00:12:38,426 --> 00:12:39,884 Hurray! 118 00:12:43,268 --> 00:12:44,421 Gabrielle? 119 00:12:46,131 --> 00:12:47,380 Is that you? 120 00:12:51,056 --> 00:12:52,911 I can't believe you're back. 121 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,750 I know, I'll explain later. 122 00:12:54,775 --> 00:12:58,294 Listen, a man named Damon, and his gang, are on their way here. 123 00:12:58,319 --> 00:13:01,625 To sack and burn the village? Strip it of everything valuable? 124 00:13:01,650 --> 00:13:03,695 Old news, Gabrielle. 125 00:13:03,720 --> 00:13:06,189 Damon and his men have been hitting us for food and supplies 126 00:13:06,214 --> 00:13:08,160 every few months since you left. 127 00:13:08,185 --> 00:13:11,084 They use us while his men attack other villages. 128 00:13:11,109 --> 00:13:14,440 I don't suppose you've brought the woman wonder with you. 129 00:13:14,482 --> 00:13:15,929 Who cares? 130 00:13:17,993 --> 00:13:20,297 We don't need Xena to save us. 131 00:13:20,539 --> 00:13:23,122 We've hired a warrior of our own: 132 00:13:23,147 --> 00:13:25,225 Meleager the Mighty... 133 00:13:25,456 --> 00:13:27,294 that's who we're here to welcome. 134 00:13:27,319 --> 00:13:29,366 Isn't he the guy who single-handedly killed 100 men 135 00:13:29,391 --> 00:13:31,176 -at the battle of Liguria? -200. 136 00:13:31,201 --> 00:13:34,339 -2 hundred and 50. -3 hundred and 17... 137 00:13:37,659 --> 00:13:40,819 But, then again, who's counting? 138 00:13:47,792 --> 00:13:50,492 -Is he dead? -Dead drunk! 139 00:13:54,730 --> 00:13:56,568 On three, OK? 140 00:13:56,593 --> 00:13:58,681 One, two, three! 141 00:14:04,561 --> 00:14:07,027 Now, tell me again how we got stuck with him? 142 00:14:07,052 --> 00:14:09,529 You're the only one who's worked with a warrior before. 143 00:14:09,554 --> 00:14:10,803 A warrior... 144 00:14:14,082 --> 00:14:16,148 Xena would never act like this. 145 00:14:16,173 --> 00:14:18,017 It shows a total lack of respect... 146 00:14:18,042 --> 00:14:20,348 not just for us, but for himself. 147 00:14:20,373 --> 00:14:22,414 And one thing a fighter can't afford to lose 148 00:14:22,439 --> 00:14:24,494 is self-respect. As a matter of fact... 149 00:14:24,519 --> 00:14:25,747 Well, if Xena's so perfect, 150 00:14:25,772 --> 00:14:27,205 I'm surprised that you can stand to be around 151 00:14:27,230 --> 00:14:30,454 simple people like us... You know, your family. 152 00:14:34,369 --> 00:14:35,410 What... 153 00:14:36,946 --> 00:14:40,859 And so, my friends and fellow citizens, without further delay, 154 00:14:40,884 --> 00:14:43,747 I give you... Meleager the Mighty! 155 00:14:52,278 --> 00:14:53,957 Meleager the Mighty! 156 00:15:03,519 --> 00:15:05,721 Meleager the Mighty! 157 00:15:12,480 --> 00:15:15,147 Greetings, good people of... 158 00:15:19,667 --> 00:15:20,916 Potadeia. 159 00:15:21,402 --> 00:15:23,189 Sorry about yesterday's, 160 00:15:23,214 --> 00:15:26,330 illness, but, I'm fit now 161 00:15:26,911 --> 00:15:28,794 and ready to do battle with... 162 00:15:30,260 --> 00:15:31,510 someone. 163 00:15:33,236 --> 00:15:36,791 Still, I'm gonna need a few things, first. 164 00:15:38,023 --> 00:15:39,481 Where's my money? 165 00:15:40,327 --> 00:15:43,579 Well, it's right here in the strongbox. 166 00:15:44,166 --> 00:15:46,834 If you recall, the deal was you get half up front 167 00:15:46,859 --> 00:15:48,903 and the rest when you finish the job? 168 00:15:48,928 --> 00:15:50,871 Ah, right, just checking. 169 00:15:51,808 --> 00:15:53,450 All right, now, I'm gonna need an arsenal. 170 00:15:53,475 --> 00:15:57,194 So I want you to go gather your spears, knives, bows, arrows... 171 00:15:57,219 --> 00:16:00,307 anything that's sharp and heavy enough to become a weapon. 172 00:16:00,332 --> 00:16:01,558 All right, run along now. 173 00:16:01,583 --> 00:16:03,007 That's a very lovely hat, young woman. 174 00:16:03,032 --> 00:16:05,122 You should have her bathed and brought to my tent. 175 00:16:05,495 --> 00:16:07,661 Lila, look, we need to talk. 176 00:16:07,686 --> 00:16:09,660 Talk? We haven't talked for months. 177 00:16:09,685 --> 00:16:11,118 Why start now? 178 00:16:11,143 --> 00:16:12,444 I'm gonna go get our meat skewer. 179 00:16:12,469 --> 00:16:13,411 It's not much of a weapon, 180 00:16:13,436 --> 00:16:15,992 -but at least I can rely on it. -...boiling oil... 181 00:16:16,017 --> 00:16:17,871 What's that supposed to mean? 182 00:16:17,896 --> 00:16:20,806 Sun-dried hard rodents are good to lift up off the road and... 183 00:16:21,307 --> 00:16:23,799 Anyway... How am I doing? 184 00:16:25,177 --> 00:16:28,760 Lila, would you please tell me what's wrong? 185 00:16:28,785 --> 00:16:30,618 I already told you... Nothing's wrong. 186 00:16:30,643 --> 00:16:33,343 Nothing? Well, if that big freeze number of yours is nothing, 187 00:16:33,368 --> 00:16:35,450 I'd like to see your idea of something. 188 00:16:37,582 --> 00:16:39,870 -Now that would be... -My idea of something. 189 00:16:39,895 --> 00:16:42,391 -Those men work for Damon. -Let's get... Meleager. 190 00:16:44,855 --> 00:16:46,912 So, the Cyclops says to the unicorn... 191 00:16:46,937 --> 00:16:49,449 Meleager, quick! Damon's scouts are here. 192 00:16:50,938 --> 00:16:54,481 Oh yeah? Well, that's to bad, because, this is empty. 193 00:16:55,105 --> 00:16:57,923 -You're drunk. -Yes. 194 00:16:59,428 --> 00:17:00,678 What'll we do? 195 00:17:14,235 --> 00:17:17,758 Smart move... stopping right where you are... 196 00:17:18,546 --> 00:17:21,439 unless, of course, you want to take on Meleager the Mighty. 197 00:17:21,464 --> 00:17:24,314 Meleager? I heard he killed 400 men at Liguria. 198 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:25,891 I heard 5... 199 00:17:26,784 --> 00:17:28,462 So, what's it gonna be, guys? 200 00:17:29,410 --> 00:17:32,128 I can't hold this killing machine back forever. 201 00:17:36,533 --> 00:17:39,251 Great job. They're gone. 202 00:17:45,193 --> 00:17:47,681 What're we gonna do when they come back with Damon? 203 00:17:47,975 --> 00:17:49,232 That's... that's a good question. 204 00:17:49,257 --> 00:17:51,299 It's a cinch he won't be much use to us. 205 00:17:51,324 --> 00:17:53,623 But he has to be! He's all we've got! 206 00:17:54,137 --> 00:17:55,542 Well, what about getting the other villagers 207 00:17:55,567 --> 00:17:57,427 to band with us against Damon? 208 00:17:57,452 --> 00:17:59,232 Without a warrior, no one's got the nerve. 209 00:17:59,257 --> 00:18:01,038 That's why he has to it. 210 00:18:13,412 --> 00:18:15,944 Is it true? Was it Meleager? 211 00:18:15,969 --> 00:18:17,062 Sure as we're standing here. 212 00:18:17,087 --> 00:18:19,514 They say he killed 500 men at Liguria. 213 00:18:19,539 --> 00:18:21,187 I heard it was six-twenty-five. 214 00:18:21,212 --> 00:18:24,122 But that's not the number that interests me. 215 00:18:24,520 --> 00:18:28,041 No, the figure I'm thinking of is 50,000... 216 00:18:28,751 --> 00:18:30,808 As in the 50,000 dinars that are being 217 00:18:30,833 --> 00:18:32,808 offered for the capture of Meleager. 218 00:18:33,450 --> 00:18:35,109 Who wants him that bad? 219 00:18:35,134 --> 00:18:36,364 A warlord named Cassius. 220 00:18:36,389 --> 00:18:39,320 Turns out his sons were at Liguria. 221 00:18:52,536 --> 00:18:55,038 Get some water... Cold water. 222 00:18:59,786 --> 00:19:01,011 I'm awake! 223 00:19:01,036 --> 00:19:03,740 I'm awake. I'm well aware of my surroundings. 224 00:19:05,292 --> 00:19:06,542 Where am I? 225 00:19:07,286 --> 00:19:11,258 Poder, Pewter, Podoohickey? 226 00:19:11,614 --> 00:19:13,890 -Potadeia. -Potadeia. 227 00:19:15,921 --> 00:19:18,838 Do you realize that there are people out there counting on you? 228 00:19:19,172 --> 00:19:21,258 And this is what you show them. 229 00:19:21,468 --> 00:19:24,854 What do you know... a farm girl like you? 230 00:19:25,684 --> 00:19:27,480 How could you begin to understand the kind 231 00:19:27,505 --> 00:19:29,610 of work I do or how I live my life? 232 00:19:29,635 --> 00:19:32,973 -You might be surprised. -I doubt it. 233 00:19:33,727 --> 00:19:36,164 Blood, killing, the gore. 234 00:19:37,860 --> 00:19:39,727 It would turn your stomach to hear about it. 235 00:19:40,344 --> 00:19:42,240 Never mind having to live day after day never 236 00:19:42,265 --> 00:19:44,253 knowing when the next attack will come. 237 00:19:44,784 --> 00:19:46,159 About the sieges? 238 00:19:47,088 --> 00:19:49,104 Who's your enemy? Who's your friend? 239 00:19:50,397 --> 00:19:51,508 What you're going to have to deal with? 240 00:19:51,533 --> 00:19:54,233 How? And when you might freeze? 241 00:19:57,631 --> 00:19:59,269 You lost your nerve. 242 00:20:02,189 --> 00:20:03,647 That's why you drink. 243 00:20:05,807 --> 00:20:07,698 Can you think of a better reason? 244 00:20:08,420 --> 00:20:11,983 No. But I can think of a reason not to. 245 00:20:12,533 --> 00:20:14,831 We hired you to get rid of Damon. 246 00:20:15,392 --> 00:20:16,797 Yeah, well... you guys are going 247 00:20:16,822 --> 00:20:18,527 to have to buy some decent weapons. 248 00:20:18,754 --> 00:20:22,057 I'd say a rack of thoses Spartan javelins would do quite well. 249 00:20:22,082 --> 00:20:25,166 The kind that can shoot through fifteen sheets of siege wood? 250 00:20:25,191 --> 00:20:26,875 They make that awful whistling sound... 251 00:20:27,799 --> 00:20:28,718 Scares 'em every time... 252 00:20:28,743 --> 00:20:30,953 That's... what you're gonna hafta buy, yeah. 253 00:20:31,296 --> 00:20:35,900 And with what? The village couldn't afford both you and weapons. 254 00:20:35,925 --> 00:20:37,381 They chose you. 255 00:20:37,507 --> 00:20:40,702 What good are special javelins if no one here can throw them? 256 00:20:40,828 --> 00:20:43,083 The truth is... You're all we've got... 257 00:20:43,108 --> 00:20:45,055 And you're a worthless drunk. 258 00:20:47,483 --> 00:20:51,002 OK, no more wine until tonight. 259 00:20:51,027 --> 00:20:53,182 No more wine till it's done. 260 00:20:53,207 --> 00:20:56,393 Well, let's not be too hasty... What will I drink? 261 00:21:05,666 --> 00:21:08,333 My guess is they'll come this way... the most direct route. 262 00:21:08,358 --> 00:21:10,633 Right. If we don't stop 'em here, it's the village or nothing. 263 00:21:10,658 --> 00:21:11,556 What do you mean? 264 00:21:11,581 --> 00:21:13,327 What do you thing of stringing a garotte along here? 265 00:21:13,352 --> 00:21:14,577 -What's that? -Good idea... 266 00:21:14,602 --> 00:21:16,658 -We're gonna need some coverage trees. -Coverage trees? 267 00:21:16,683 --> 00:21:18,345 Right... You go left, we'll go right... 268 00:21:18,370 --> 00:21:20,494 The first one who finds coverage shouts out. Got it? 269 00:21:36,793 --> 00:21:38,373 I still don't know what we're doing. 270 00:21:38,398 --> 00:21:40,381 We're looking for coverage trees... 271 00:21:40,407 --> 00:21:42,601 Then we'll anchor a garotte for the ambush. 272 00:21:42,626 --> 00:21:44,564 -Now, what part didn't you get? -All of it. 273 00:21:44,589 --> 00:21:46,629 Never mind. Xena taught me what to look for. 274 00:21:46,654 --> 00:21:48,713 Tell me, Gab, is there anything Xena doesn't know, 275 00:21:48,738 --> 00:21:51,226 or should we build her a temple right now? 276 00:21:51,251 --> 00:21:54,044 -Lila, are you jealous of Xena? -Jealous? 277 00:21:54,069 --> 00:21:56,497 No, just because you chose her over me. 278 00:21:56,522 --> 00:21:59,005 -I didn't choose her over you. -Sure you did. 279 00:21:59,030 --> 00:22:00,139 But I don't blame you. 280 00:22:00,164 --> 00:22:02,554 Next to Xena, I must seem pretty dull. 281 00:22:02,579 --> 00:22:04,914 I don't even know what a coverage tree is. 282 00:22:04,939 --> 00:22:07,178 Lila, we talked about this before I left. 283 00:22:07,203 --> 00:22:08,365 Now, I thought that you were happy 284 00:22:08,390 --> 00:22:09,891 I was getting out to see the world. 285 00:22:09,916 --> 00:22:11,205 I was happy, 286 00:22:11,230 --> 00:22:14,046 until I realized getting out meant leaving me. 287 00:22:14,071 --> 00:22:16,547 How come it took you so long to come home? 288 00:22:16,572 --> 00:22:18,222 You hardly ever sent word... 289 00:22:18,247 --> 00:22:20,496 It was like you forgot I existed. 290 00:22:20,521 --> 00:22:23,021 I never forgot you... ever. 291 00:22:24,560 --> 00:22:28,509 Look, Lila, Xena's my friend, yes, but you're my sister. 292 00:22:28,868 --> 00:22:30,963 Nobody could ever replace you... 293 00:22:32,168 --> 00:22:36,310 In fact, you're the reason I came home... for good. 294 00:22:39,199 --> 00:22:40,410 Mealeager must have found something. 295 00:22:40,435 --> 00:22:43,283 Now, look, you see, we have to have... 296 00:22:49,863 --> 00:22:51,113 Where'd he go? 297 00:22:51,489 --> 00:22:54,185 Wherever it is, it's a sure bet he didn't go willingly. 298 00:22:56,655 --> 00:23:00,097 One guy came in. He moved here. 299 00:23:01,417 --> 00:23:02,821 Meleager took him down. 300 00:23:05,319 --> 00:23:08,711 Two of them... hit him from behind, and... 301 00:23:09,770 --> 00:23:12,263 Fresh drag marks... 302 00:23:12,837 --> 00:23:15,227 The kind a litter makes. 303 00:23:15,252 --> 00:23:18,458 And they're deep, which means that they were carrying something heavy. 304 00:23:18,483 --> 00:23:21,484 Meleager. Do you think somebody killed him and... 305 00:23:21,509 --> 00:23:23,586 No, if they'd killed him, they would have left the body... 306 00:23:23,611 --> 00:23:26,105 minus the head, of course, as proof. 307 00:23:27,590 --> 00:23:29,657 -I'm going after him. -Me too. 308 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,226 No. 309 00:23:31,251 --> 00:23:34,461 Look, the important thing is to safeguard the village, right? 310 00:23:34,486 --> 00:23:36,974 The people would panic if they knew Meleager was missing. 311 00:23:36,999 --> 00:23:40,458 You have to stay and make sure they don't find out. Will you do that? 312 00:23:45,951 --> 00:23:48,783 -You want me to join you? -Why not? 313 00:23:50,253 --> 00:23:51,720 You could be worth a lot more to me than 314 00:23:51,745 --> 00:23:54,861 the 50,000 dinars Cassius is offering. 315 00:23:56,072 --> 00:23:58,976 50,000 alive. 316 00:24:01,156 --> 00:24:05,520 But if I have to, I'll take the 20 for your head. 317 00:24:09,530 --> 00:24:11,233 Your reputation alone's enough 318 00:24:11,258 --> 00:24:14,183 to make whole towns surrender to us without lifting a sword. 319 00:24:14,537 --> 00:24:15,995 So, what do you say? 320 00:24:16,689 --> 00:24:19,585 Remove these chains... You'll get my answer. 321 00:24:22,749 --> 00:24:24,524 You make me sad. 322 00:24:25,979 --> 00:24:28,081 -Take him away. -Come on. 323 00:24:35,125 --> 00:24:36,999 We caught her near the horses. 324 00:24:45,363 --> 00:24:48,052 Who are you? What do you want? 325 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:52,077 Well, those are... two very good questions, and... 326 00:24:52,102 --> 00:24:54,164 not to be answered lightly. 327 00:24:54,189 --> 00:24:57,275 After all, do any of us really know who we are? 328 00:24:57,300 --> 00:24:58,993 And as for what we want, well, 329 00:24:59,018 --> 00:25:00,649 I think it was Sophocles who once said... 330 00:25:00,674 --> 00:25:02,534 -Kill her. -Oh, no. You know... 331 00:25:02,886 --> 00:25:06,287 Wait! You still want me to join you? 332 00:25:07,344 --> 00:25:11,106 A little... incentive might help. You know what I mean? 333 00:25:13,035 --> 00:25:14,076 You know... 334 00:25:16,059 --> 00:25:17,284 Why not? 335 00:25:17,309 --> 00:25:19,751 I'll even throw in my tent for some privacy. 336 00:25:19,776 --> 00:25:21,721 All the better to persuade you. 337 00:25:23,207 --> 00:25:24,912 Hey, hey, hey... Listen, guys. 338 00:25:24,937 --> 00:25:27,270 I really think we can work this out. Just listen to me... 339 00:25:38,699 --> 00:25:41,157 What, in the name of Zeus, are you doing? 340 00:25:41,182 --> 00:25:43,448 What does it look like? I'm rescuing you. 341 00:25:43,473 --> 00:25:45,174 That's not what it looks like. 342 00:25:45,573 --> 00:25:48,684 Maybe not... But it will, now that I'm on the inside. 343 00:25:49,121 --> 00:25:51,952 -You have a plan? -Any minute now. 344 00:25:54,166 --> 00:25:55,624 Oh, Meleager... 345 00:25:56,839 --> 00:25:58,935 The gods preserve me. 346 00:26:03,517 --> 00:26:05,952 Oh, the gods! Oh, yes! 347 00:26:09,961 --> 00:26:12,268 No wonder they call you the Mighty! 348 00:26:27,256 --> 00:26:29,602 Once we're out of here... 349 00:26:30,579 --> 00:26:32,180 That ought to slow Damon down, huh? 350 00:26:32,205 --> 00:26:34,460 -Yeah, we got a lot to do. -Let's get to it. 351 00:26:35,633 --> 00:26:38,107 Good. Good. Nice job. 352 00:26:38,132 --> 00:26:39,318 -Gabrielle. -Meleager. 353 00:26:39,715 --> 00:26:41,159 We need to concentrate on 354 00:26:41,184 --> 00:26:43,664 which part of the village they're gonna be coming in from... 355 00:26:43,707 --> 00:26:44,956 I've got it. 356 00:27:45,265 --> 00:27:48,764 Everyone's clear about when to stay on watch? 357 00:27:49,460 --> 00:27:51,514 There's only one thing left to do... 358 00:27:51,539 --> 00:27:54,233 and that's to thank the man whose courage and skill 359 00:27:54,258 --> 00:27:56,261 we can rely on to protect us... 360 00:27:56,286 --> 00:28:00,259 a man whose very name strikes fear into the hearts of his foes. 361 00:28:00,640 --> 00:28:04,801 Fellow citizens, I give you... Meleager the Mighty! 362 00:28:06,673 --> 00:28:07,922 Go on. 363 00:28:08,169 --> 00:28:10,393 Look, the town needs a warrior. 364 00:28:18,363 --> 00:28:20,129 The town has a warrior. 365 00:28:26,158 --> 00:28:27,658 This time tomorrow, you'll be taking 366 00:28:27,683 --> 00:28:29,606 the rest of the money from this strongbox 367 00:28:29,631 --> 00:28:32,093 and leaving, never to think of us again. 368 00:28:32,118 --> 00:28:34,373 But, for the rest of our lives, 369 00:28:34,398 --> 00:28:38,254 we'll always be grateful for your strength and fearless bravery. 370 00:28:38,279 --> 00:28:40,411 Three cheers for Meleager the Mighty! 371 00:29:05,344 --> 00:29:06,385 Lila. 372 00:29:06,967 --> 00:29:08,437 Gabrielle. I fell asleep on watch. 373 00:29:08,462 --> 00:29:09,689 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. 374 00:29:09,732 --> 00:29:11,835 It's all right. It's all right. 375 00:29:11,860 --> 00:29:13,408 I was keeping an eye out. 376 00:29:14,430 --> 00:29:15,907 Besides, you deserved it. 377 00:29:16,886 --> 00:29:20,203 I watched you yesterday. You know what I saw? 378 00:29:20,731 --> 00:29:22,910 I saw a competent, caring woman. 379 00:29:24,899 --> 00:29:28,919 You weren't the little girl you were when I left here. It just hit me. 380 00:29:28,944 --> 00:29:31,487 You are... You've grown up. 381 00:29:32,129 --> 00:29:34,408 Sometimes I just think I'm growing old. 382 00:29:35,347 --> 00:29:39,264 But you... Planning all those traps, getting set, 383 00:29:39,289 --> 00:29:43,658 Figuring out those strategies... Xena really taught you a lot, huh? 384 00:29:44,067 --> 00:29:48,815 Yes, she did... She taught me when to fight, when to talk. 385 00:29:49,538 --> 00:29:50,948 She taught me how to know the difference 386 00:29:50,973 --> 00:29:52,489 between a friend and an enemy. 387 00:29:53,394 --> 00:29:56,121 And, she taught me what it means to have a best friend. 388 00:29:57,788 --> 00:29:59,666 Then, why'd you come back? 389 00:30:02,158 --> 00:30:03,947 Because some things can't be taught. 390 00:30:04,629 --> 00:30:06,730 Some things, you either have or you don't. 391 00:30:08,008 --> 00:30:10,776 Like the connection you can only feel with your sister. 392 00:30:12,601 --> 00:30:15,443 Xena can't teach me that... I already have it... 393 00:30:20,599 --> 00:30:23,074 All right, enough of this mushy stuff. 394 00:30:23,099 --> 00:30:24,755 No... We need to be on watch. 395 00:30:24,780 --> 00:30:26,732 I can only imagine what Xena would say if she saw us. 396 00:30:26,757 --> 00:30:27,669 There they are! 397 00:30:27,694 --> 00:30:28,870 No, but, I mean, after she said that. 398 00:30:28,895 --> 00:30:31,044 No, there they are... Damon and his gang! 399 00:30:32,830 --> 00:30:35,308 OK, you find Pharis. Tell him to sound the alarm. 400 00:30:35,333 --> 00:30:37,607 -I'll get Meleager. Go. -All right. 401 00:30:49,057 --> 00:30:50,723 Mealeager, quick, they're here! 402 00:30:56,742 --> 00:30:58,592 -I ran into Pharis. -Where's Meleager? 403 00:30:58,617 --> 00:30:59,486 He's not with you? 404 00:30:59,511 --> 00:31:02,247 No... And look... The money's gone. 405 00:31:04,076 --> 00:31:05,534 So is Meleager. 406 00:31:13,780 --> 00:31:15,926 We should have given up in the first place! 407 00:31:16,263 --> 00:31:18,680 If we give them the food, maybe they won't... 408 00:31:18,705 --> 00:31:19,975 Pharis, let's not panic. 409 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:22,019 Now, Meleager was important to us, yes... 410 00:31:22,044 --> 00:31:25,151 Important? We're farmers, not fighters. 411 00:31:25,493 --> 00:31:26,523 We counted on him. 412 00:31:26,548 --> 00:31:28,785 He stole our money and left us to die. 413 00:31:28,810 --> 00:31:30,641 I can't explain why he left. 414 00:31:30,666 --> 00:31:33,773 But, this is our chance to start counting on ourselves. 415 00:31:33,798 --> 00:31:35,460 Now, we have these traps. 416 00:31:35,485 --> 00:31:37,714 Meleager's the key to our whole defense. 417 00:31:37,739 --> 00:31:41,072 -Without a warrior, we're dead. -But, we have a warrior. 418 00:31:41,198 --> 00:31:44,428 -Gabrielle can lead us. -Me? 419 00:31:44,453 --> 00:31:46,736 Who better than a student of Xena's? 420 00:31:47,657 --> 00:31:50,005 Everybody, please stop! 421 00:31:50,353 --> 00:31:54,102 Listen to me! I'm no hero, believe me. 422 00:31:54,588 --> 00:31:57,680 But, the way I see it, we have two choices: 423 00:31:57,705 --> 00:32:00,601 We either take a stand and possibly die. 424 00:32:00,626 --> 00:32:03,322 Or, we surrender, and die for sure. 425 00:32:03,747 --> 00:32:07,079 It's time to stop talking and start fighting! 426 00:32:07,247 --> 00:32:08,765 Isn't that right, Gabrielle? 427 00:32:08,790 --> 00:32:10,415 Isn't that what Xena taught you? 428 00:32:12,044 --> 00:32:13,294 Right. 429 00:32:14,241 --> 00:32:16,098 Damon and his men won't be satisfied 430 00:32:16,123 --> 00:32:18,298 till they've picked this place clean. 431 00:32:18,323 --> 00:32:21,219 Now, if you want a future, we have to stop them now. 432 00:32:21,244 --> 00:32:22,903 Run along, Gabrielle. 433 00:32:22,927 --> 00:32:26,673 This is a decision for the whole village, not an outsider. 434 00:32:27,002 --> 00:32:30,187 Hold it! In case you hadn't noticed, this is Gabrielle... 435 00:32:30,212 --> 00:32:33,262 my sister! This is her village! 436 00:32:33,426 --> 00:32:36,054 And if you people were smart, you'd realize that Xena 437 00:32:36,079 --> 00:32:38,117 has taught her more about the warrior arts 438 00:32:38,142 --> 00:32:40,622 than you'll ever know about anything! 439 00:32:41,026 --> 00:32:42,650 Damon's men have cleared the woods. 440 00:32:42,674 --> 00:32:44,349 They're heading straight for us! 441 00:32:45,421 --> 00:32:47,060 Come on, we've gone this far. 442 00:32:47,085 --> 00:32:48,178 Let's give these sons of griffens 443 00:32:48,203 --> 00:32:49,788 a welcome they'll never forget. 444 00:32:49,813 --> 00:32:52,312 -Now, what do you say? -Yeah! 445 00:32:57,603 --> 00:32:59,853 You want food? Here! Take it! 446 00:33:06,182 --> 00:33:07,431 Yes! 447 00:33:17,797 --> 00:33:19,047 Yes! 448 00:33:46,159 --> 00:33:47,409 Yoo-hoo! Boys! 449 00:33:50,599 --> 00:33:52,474 Give me some of that! 450 00:33:58,628 --> 00:33:59,878 Now. 451 00:34:11,871 --> 00:34:13,120 Hey, mead breath! Woo-hoo! 452 00:34:42,935 --> 00:34:44,185 Get them! 453 00:34:58,849 --> 00:35:00,099 Yes! 454 00:35:02,340 --> 00:35:03,589 We did it! 455 00:35:07,315 --> 00:35:09,395 Have we done it? Have we beaten them? 456 00:35:09,420 --> 00:35:11,073 No, they've gone to regroup. 457 00:35:11,098 --> 00:35:12,125 Listen! We surprised them once, 458 00:35:12,150 --> 00:35:13,576 but they won't fall for it twice. 459 00:35:13,601 --> 00:35:16,613 Regroup? This is madness, we can't possibly win. 460 00:35:16,638 --> 00:35:18,123 I'm going to Damon to offer our surrender 461 00:35:18,148 --> 00:35:20,338 -before we're slaughtered. -No, you can't! 462 00:35:20,363 --> 00:35:22,872 -Listen! There's gotta be... -You fools! 463 00:35:22,897 --> 00:35:26,217 You let women, children, and old men kick your behinds! 464 00:35:26,242 --> 00:35:29,162 Now, take this village or die by my blade! 465 00:35:29,419 --> 00:35:30,860 Front line form! 466 00:35:32,997 --> 00:35:34,246 And move! 467 00:35:35,833 --> 00:35:37,501 Hey! Hydra-heads! 468 00:35:47,914 --> 00:35:49,542 Am I glad to see you. 469 00:35:49,567 --> 00:35:51,604 Pharis thought you took the money and ditched us. 470 00:35:51,629 --> 00:35:53,339 I needed the cash to buy the javelins. 471 00:35:53,364 --> 00:35:55,572 -Gabrielle knew you'd be back. -That's why I'm here. 472 00:35:56,690 --> 00:35:59,393 All right, ladies, get out of here... Let me do my job... 473 00:35:59,418 --> 00:36:00,667 move! 474 00:36:43,181 --> 00:36:44,983 -I did it. -Guess again. 475 00:36:45,855 --> 00:36:48,337 Move or I'll slaughter her like a sacrificial lamb! 476 00:36:48,362 --> 00:36:49,612 I swear it. 477 00:36:52,185 --> 00:36:53,871 All right, let's go. 478 00:36:53,997 --> 00:36:57,237 -Oh, my foot! It's asleep! -Well, wake it up... fast! 479 00:36:57,405 --> 00:36:58,849 Maybe this'll help. 480 00:37:08,292 --> 00:37:10,049 You're real tough with the girls. 481 00:37:11,178 --> 00:37:13,011 Why don't you try someone your own size? 482 00:37:13,035 --> 00:37:15,132 Hey! Look, I'm sorry, OK? 483 00:37:16,105 --> 00:37:18,000 Can't blame a man for trying. 484 00:38:03,004 --> 00:38:04,587 Act! Don't react! 485 00:38:49,008 --> 00:38:51,232 Oh, sure, there were a few tense moments, 486 00:38:51,257 --> 00:38:53,400 but I never had a doubt that we could do it. 487 00:39:02,667 --> 00:39:04,533 A dinar for your thoughts? 488 00:39:06,190 --> 00:39:07,648 Don't waste your money. 489 00:39:08,297 --> 00:39:09,968 Then I'll tell you. 490 00:39:10,791 --> 00:39:14,552 You love this village. Love your family, your friends. 491 00:39:15,374 --> 00:39:17,877 But you have to leave, and you don't know how to tell us. 492 00:39:19,443 --> 00:39:20,901 It's not just that. 493 00:39:23,014 --> 00:39:25,512 Oh, Lila, I wanna be a part of your life. 494 00:39:26,466 --> 00:39:28,086 A day didn't go by that I didn't think 495 00:39:28,111 --> 00:39:30,195 of you, and, I missed you terribly. 496 00:39:30,220 --> 00:39:32,108 You're dreams are elsewhere. 497 00:39:32,495 --> 00:39:35,817 Gabrielle, you are destined for great things. 498 00:39:36,717 --> 00:39:38,413 Your heart belongs on the road... 499 00:39:38,438 --> 00:39:40,491 not here in this little village. 500 00:39:41,494 --> 00:39:44,695 If you stay here, your life will never be complete. 501 00:39:45,836 --> 00:39:48,762 Live life, Gabrielle. Don't let it pass you by. 502 00:39:50,665 --> 00:39:53,063 I thought I was the only oracle in the family. 503 00:39:54,280 --> 00:39:56,040 It doesn't take an oracle to realize 504 00:39:56,065 --> 00:39:58,206 that you belong out there in the world 505 00:39:58,350 --> 00:39:59,722 with Xena, 506 00:40:00,371 --> 00:40:04,459 helping to change people's lives for the better... like you did here. 507 00:40:15,219 --> 00:40:16,996 You knew all along, didn't you? 508 00:40:18,193 --> 00:40:19,442 Yep. 509 00:40:21,979 --> 00:40:25,808 You're my sister, and I love you more than anything. 510 00:40:30,762 --> 00:40:33,271 Don't forget to visit us, OK? 511 00:40:33,886 --> 00:40:35,430 You can count on it. 512 00:41:04,101 --> 00:41:07,245 Well, well, well, we meet again. 513 00:41:07,836 --> 00:41:11,149 I guess you would call this a little rock and roll. 514 00:41:13,446 --> 00:41:14,953 You're not so brave without 515 00:41:14,978 --> 00:41:17,228 your well-muscled friend, are you? 516 00:41:28,900 --> 00:41:30,561 Last time we did this, 517 00:41:30,586 --> 00:41:33,858 you and your friend chose to fight, rather than submit. 518 00:41:33,883 --> 00:41:35,977 Care to rethink your decision? 519 00:42:21,088 --> 00:42:22,338 Not again! 520 00:42:25,501 --> 00:42:26,543 Xena! 521 00:42:34,267 --> 00:42:35,496 When did you get here? 522 00:42:35,521 --> 00:42:38,608 In time to see you vault that cart... Gutsy move. 523 00:42:38,633 --> 00:42:41,236 That was gutsy, huh? I didn't freeze. 524 00:42:41,261 --> 00:42:42,727 No, you didn't. 525 00:42:44,232 --> 00:42:46,517 Did you find the answers you were looking for? 526 00:42:46,942 --> 00:42:49,209 Yeah, yeah, I did. 527 00:42:50,163 --> 00:42:53,583 You know, it's kind of funny, don't you think, 528 00:42:53,608 --> 00:42:56,304 that we should just run into each other, I mean, here? 529 00:42:56,754 --> 00:42:59,004 Not really... I was on my way to Potadeia 530 00:42:59,029 --> 00:43:00,685 just to see how things were going. 531 00:43:00,710 --> 00:43:01,960 Really? 532 00:43:03,746 --> 00:43:05,560 So you like that move, huh? 533 00:43:05,585 --> 00:43:08,180 -Yeah, it was all right. -All right? 534 00:43:08,511 --> 00:43:10,163 Well, I could teach it to ya.