Xena: Warrior Princess

Speak.

Cleopatra…

Rome is on the brink of an all-out civil war.

And why should that interrupt my bath?

You command the greatest navy in the world.

A strategic prize, if your name happens to be Brutus or Antony.

Whichever one of them gets control of your navy…

…will rule the empire.

Well, it sounds like they'll both be courting me then, doesn't it?

Or trying to eliminate you.

There are those that say,… with you out of the way…

…the egyptian navy will go to the highest bidder.

You worry too much.

I have always known how to protect Egypt, my people… and myself.

I will keep the romans at bay.

See that my chief admiral receives those orders.

Is it just me, Shiana, or… do crises only happen when I'm naked?

Cleopatra…

An urgent message from Rome.

Help her!

Shiana…

My queen…

Shiana…

Take this to Xena.

I will, my queen.

Are we really going to do this?

Yes, we're really going to do this.

I fell that I owe it to Cleopatra.

I wish Eve could see this.

No, she's better off in Alexandria with my mother.

Do you have a plan?

First we become Egypt, and then we take on Rome.

There's a rumor that Brutus is in Egypt.

I hope it's true, Canidius.

It'll save me the trouble of having to find him.

If he gets control of Cleopatra's fleet, we may not wanna find him.

There's no reason to believe that he is any closer to that than we are.

Sir! Queen Cleopatra bids you welcome, and has sent you a gift!

Queen Cleopatra has sent me a gift…

-Bring it in. -Sir, yes, sir! Bring it in!

It's a carpet, sir!

Dismissed.

"Will Rome enter Egypt?"

I am Cleopatra.

Queen of Egypt. Slave of Rome.

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

Cat got your tongue?

Queen Cleopatra…

Your reputation for not wasting time… 'tis well deserved.

Egypt is yours, Antony.

Won't you free me?

Is that what you want?

Surely this is about you capturing me.

If that was the plan, I would have dressed for the occasion.

Now I am free, and you?

Let's just say your conquest is not yet complete.

Well, of course not.

And who could expect the great Antony to surrender easily?

I simply thought that you might be the type to enjoy surprises.

Your guessing serves you well, Queen.

But I came here… to form an alliance with you.

One based on trust…

…and openness.

I think we got the openness covered.

And as for trust…

Well, I really couldn't have come here in a more vulnerable state now, could I?

So perhaps you should trust me. Come to my palace.

I think I can find a bed for you.

I must speak with Cleopatra at once!

-Brutus… Is she expecting you? -No, she's not, but I fear for her safety.

What does Cleopatra have to be afraid of, Brutus?

Gabrielle?

I'm alive. I'll handle this.

You survived the crucifixion…

You should have been there.

-What are you doing here? -I'm paying a visit to an old friend.

-Where's Xena? -She's with Cleopatra.

-Well, then I'll see them both. -It's not a good time, Brutus.

I'll relay your concerns about her safety.

I'd just as soon do that in person.

Come on, then. I won't bite.

Why don't you wait there while I slip into something less comfortable?

Brutus is here to see Cleoptra.

Great idea, Shiana.

I'm sure Rome would love a tour of Egypt's palace.

Gabrielle, this is ridiculous.

I have information that could save Cleopatra's life. I insist on seeing her!

You're in no position to make demands!

Ave, Brutus.

You know, you're in a queen's bedchamber.

I have come to warn Cleopatra there are people plotting against her.

Under no circumstances should she trust either Antony or Octavius.

They both want her dead.

Octavius? Caesar's adopted son?

He claims to be the rightful heir to Rome.

He's just a murdering opportunist.

Well, I'll be sure and tell her.

-I know she'll appreciate your concern. -I would like to see her myself.

She's busy.

I'm glad you and Gabrielle are well.

What should I do with Antony?

The bath.

If Brutus is right, Xena, Antony may try to kill you.

I think he has some business to conclude with me first.

Welcome, Antony.

Oh, this is my companion…

…Iris.

If I were your hands, Iris, I would be fortunate indeed.

-Leave us. -No.

I have matters to attend to.

Besides… I have supped full of pleasures this night.

Perhaps by morning we can put this issue of trust behind us…

…and move on.

God, Xena… I thought he was going to accept your invitation.

How did you know he wouldn't?

I didn't.

-Are you Cleopatra? -Are you my assassin?

-No! I was coming to see you. -We have a front door for that.

But… this was the only way. Believe me.

Go!

Help me!

Get up! Get up!

Cleopatra!

-Where'd you think you were going? -Away from him.

He wants me dead. Those assassins were after me.

Oh, well, aren't you the center of attention.

Isn't it more likely they were after me?

-It was my bedroom they torched. -That's why we must ally.

-They want us both dead. -And who are you?

Octavius.

Queen Cleopatra, may I introduce the grandnephew…

…and adopted son… of Julius Caesar. And a traitor.

I'm a traitor?

What would Caesar think of his closest friend denying me his throne?

Uncle Julius was too busy…

…to realize just how ill-equipped you are.

It's not that I love Caesar less. I love Rome more.

Cleopatra, please, he'll kill me!

Silence.

Take him away. I'll deal with him later.

Come on, traitor!

How do I know that you aren't somehow involved in this?

I came here… to put out the fire.

We have unfinished business, you and I.

Yes?

I'm losing sight of your plan, Xena. Are you going to flirt him to death?

I'm getting him to trust me, so I can do what I want with him.

-Be careful. He's your type. -You think?

What's this unfinished business?

He's going to try to seduce me into letting him use Cleopatra's navy.

And then?

And then I'll have him on his knees.

-Figuatively speaking, of course. -Of course.

Have I been blind?

Have I been lost?

Have I been wrong?

Have I been wise?

Have I been strong?

Have I been hypnotized? Mesmerized…

…by what my eyes have found…

…in that great street carnival?

Have I been blind?

Have I been lost?

Have I been wrong?

Have I been wise?

Have I been strong?

Have I been hypnotized? Mesmerized…

…by what my eyes have found…

…in that great street carnival?

In that carnival?

Queen Cleopatra…

Don't forget your meeting with your advisors.

Ah, my advisors…

Yes, they're such busybodies.