Xena: Warrior Princess

Hi.

I don't want this watch. Nothin' ever happens.

Who goes there?

Step forward!

Well, well.

You know, this is Prince Dameron's road.

-You'll have to pay the toll. -Toll?

Dear me, I seem to be a little short at the moment.

Well, I'm sure we can sort something out.

Oh, I'm sure we can.

Take cover!

Look out!

Get her!

You'll give us away.

Mommy's working.

That should ease the pain. Can you stand?

-Yeah. Thanks. -Xena, are you all right?

Who were those archers?

It doesn't make sense. I mean, who wants to seize the road to Amphipolis?

Ares…

Hey, Xena. Have a change 'o heart?

Well, my offer still stands.

I'm willing to protect you and your child…

…at no small amount of personal risk, I might add.

And what if I decline? You ransack my hometown?

Hold my mother hostage until I agree.

You've got the wrong god.

There's another who deals in mortal blood.

Like all the gods…

…she knows your bundle of joy portends the demise of the olympians.

Athena…

Report.

It is done.

We used your arrows, as you ordered.

And spared the border guards to tell Xena…

…that we're heading for Amphipolis.

Don't tell me one of those toll collectors laid a weapon on you.

Xena was there.

You have my favor, Elenis. Always.

But take care. It doesn't make you any less mortal.

I saw the child. I could have killed her for you.

You're a fine warrior, Elenis.

But the most dangerous animal on Earth…

…is a mother protecting her young.

In the name of Zeus, I will kill the child myself.

In the time of ancient gods,…

…warlords…

…and kings…

…a land in turmoil cried out for a hero.

She was Xena.

A mighty princess…

…forged in the heat of battle.

The power…

The passion…

The danger…

Her courage will change the world.

XENA, THE WARRIOR PRINCESS

Mom!

Here.

Xena!

Well… It's about time you brought my new little granddaughter for a visit.

Listen, Mom, there'll be time for a family reunion later.

Right now, we've got to get you to safety.

Come on!

We allowed Xena to enter the village before cutting off the road behind her.

Amphipolis is completely surrounded.

Excellent. You know my mind better than I do, Elenis.

Who was it who said "An army is a terrible thing to waste."?

I think it was me.

My, my… Legions from Rome standing with Cleopatra's royal guard.

Knights from Brittania, and of course,…

…Athena's own elete archers.

The best of the best. I am all a-tingle.

You should attack here, and here now…

…before Xena can rally her defenses.

Athena doesn't need your help.

Nor any man's, it would seem.

Why are you here, brother?

My survival is at stake too. The child must die.

Oh, really?

Rumor has it that you made Xena an offer to spare the child…

…if she gave you one of your own.

And rumor has it… that she turned you down.

This isn't one of your little games to try and make Xena your plaything.

Zeus is dead, Ares, our father.

The prophecy is coming true, and Xena's child is the key.

And why not attack now?

People of Amphipolis are loyal to me.

Give them time…

…and they'll deliver up the child without the need to spill blood.

Perhaps.

But where's the fun in that?

All right, listen.

The last thing I wanted to do was to bring an army down on your heads…

…but I'm not sacrificing my child.

Not for the sake of a selfish pack of gods…

…who don't give a damn about the human suffering they cause.

We've heard stories, Xena, about Eli and his teachings.

How his god raised you from the dead.

That the age of the olympian gods is over.

Is that true?

It is true.

The gods ruled us in fear.

Eli fought them with love.

I was with Eli when Ares struck him down.

We're not soldiers, Xena,…

…but if your daughter is the one to bring about Eli's word…

…we'll do our best to protect her.

Xena…

Athena…

I would say it's an honor, but considering you're here to kill my baby…

-…I'll skip the formalities. -I am not unsympathetic, Xena.

But consider the consequences of your actions.

You would deprive these people of their gods? Their faith?

For the life of one child?

Hasn't this village given up enough of its children?

I've already lost a son, and a grandson I never even met.

Well, I won't give up this child, not even for the gods themselves.

And all of you…

Are you that eager to die for this child?

I don't want any of you to suffer.

Give me this child, and you will receive my blessing.

The armies of Athena lay siege to this town.

You think you can fight them with a song?

I've protected you for years.

Watched over you, and this is how you repay me?

So be it.

You have chosen your fate.

Fire!

Cover!

Charge!

They're trying to break out here.

Frontal assault onto one of our best units?

It doesn't sound like a move Xena would make.

-Could be a diversion. -I considered that…

…but Gabrielle is leading the attack.

Xena would never risk her second-in-command on a suicidal feint.

If Xena commands half the loyalty you do, my goddess,…

…Gabrielle would surely lay down her life to insure Xena's escape.

I don't doubt Gabrielle's willingness to die.

Only Xena's willingness to lose her.

But what if Xena has no intention of losing her?

Remember, Elenis.

A great commander always looks beyond what their opponent is doing…

…to see if there's a deeper strategy.

These tunnels will take us beneath the battle.

With Gabrielle attacking, we'll come up behind the enemy…

-…and crush them between us. -A fine battle plan, Xena.

But I'm afraid your friend, Gabrielle, won't be getting any reinforcements.

-Where is she? -She'll be here!

Hold the line!

Very clever…

Using these tunnels to try and flank our positions…

You know, I'd love to stay and compare strategies with you…

…but I'm in a bit of a hurry.

Oh, there's no rush, Xena.

You see, you're too late to save Gabrielle now.

Xena!

I know who you are. You're Athena's new champion, Elenis of Mycenae.

You heal quickly.

Or was that divine intervention?

You know, it's a shame that you had to run off last time we met.

I'd like to finish what we started.

Nothing would make me happier…

…but very regrettably…

…I have my orders…

…to seal these tunnels.

Greek fire… Run!

You don't wanna do that.

Get out!

Some people just don't listen.

Not what I expected.

-Back to the trenches! -Come on!

Back to the trenches!

The wounded can still keep watch.

They're all committed, Xena, but we're down to half-strength.

Half-strength or full-strengh, we don't have the manpower to break the siege.

Athena could just sit out there until we starve to death.

They're might be another way.

Xena, we can get Eve out of here.

Xena, we captured some of their armor in the last attack.

If you put it on, you can slip through these lines after dark.

Forget it. It won't work.

If Athena thinks that Eve is gone, she will pull out. This whole thing will be over.

No, it won't. Don't you see?

Athena has chosen Amphipolis because she knows I'll try to save these people.

She is ransoming their lives for Eve's.

And every drop of blood that she spills is on my hands.

Incoming!

Get down!

We should be out of the range of those arrows.

Get down!

You all right, sweetheart?

Sad, isn't it?

To be mortal.

They can't see me. I came to talk to you.

Very well, then let's talk.

Why are you doing this, Athena?

Ares, I could understand. He's always out for himself.

And Zeus was just clinging to power. But you?