Warrior Princess (Queen Ahno - Spirit of a Warrior)

Everyone, follow Ahno's lead!

Hurray!

Balsan, look at this.

My arrow hit the target again.

And what of it?

It may be true that your arrow hit the target,

but isn't it also true

that my arrow went farther last time?

Don't make me laugh.

I can't make you look bad all the time, now can I?

All right.

I will admit my defeat in accuracy,

but I can still shoot the farthest.

Let's see!

Do you see those bushes over there?

Just behind the sand dunes?

- I bet I can shoot farther. - It's a bet.

Balsan, sure you can beat the princess?

Come on.

Halt!

That way!

That way, that way. Let's go.

We're under attack!

Come on.

Come on.

Who are you people?

Why did you come here onto our land

and attack us?

Please, calm down.

Explain your assault on our Grand Lama Galdan's caravan.

Heavens above. It's Grand Lama Galdan.

This is a gift from God.

Uh, I beg your forgiveness.

I am responsible for this. I'm the one who shot the arrow

without realizing that the caravan was here.

Your Holiness, I hope your travels

- have been all right. - They have been fine.

What is your name, young woman?

My name is Ahno, I am the daughter

- of Ochirt Tsetsen. - I see.

How far is your home from here?

It is not far.

Just beyond those sand dunes.

My daughter Ahno will turn 18 this year.

My daughter is very dedicated to her studies.

Not only is she an excellent student,

she's also skilled in archery.

I know your mother Lady Yum-Agas.

I'm sure she misses you very much, Your Holiness.

Grand Lama Galdan,

how long will you stay with us?

I leave early tomorrow morning.

I'm sure my mother eagerly awaits me.

My brother is here.

Beloved Mother, how are you?

I'm very well, my son.

- Please have a seat. - Yes.

As you know...

your brother Senge claimed the family throne...

when your dear father died all those many years ago.

Our tribe has always been grateful

to Lord Ochirt Tsetsen.

He supported us through hard times

and we will never forget his kind deeds.

And now, son...

your brother has decided

to ask Lord Ochirt Tsetsen...

for the honor and privilege

of taking his daughter Ahno's hand in marriage.

What do you think?

I promise to love your beloved daughter

more than any of my other queens, Lord Ochirt Tsetsen.

And when she gives me a son,

then he alone

shall inherit my throne.

Honestly, when your dear father

was taken from this world

I was truly overwhelmed with grief.

Ahno was born at that time

and I've loved her ever since.

I have treasured Ahno more than life itself.

She is my precious daughter.

I ask that you love her...

as much as I do.

I accept your proposals.

Father!

Why is this happening?

Why have the heavens cursed me in this way--

hearing my parents tell me that I have to marry someone I don't love?

Yes, I know.

And who is the man you really love?

If I may speak openly?

I'm afraid there is no chance

of you and Galdan ever being together.

He is a Grand Lama and he cannot break his vow of celibacy.

Mandarvaa.

Also, it's said that a person who is born in the Year of the Monkey

tends to be smart and honest.

But on the other hand, he is likely to face

a troubled life as he gets older.

Something for you, milady,

from Grand Lama Galdan.

What is it?

Tomorrow morning

I won't wake up in my own bed...

but in a foreign land with no desire to be there.

Now listen, sister,

once you get to your new home,

I assure you I will send you all the best archers from our homeland.

Promise me, brother...

that you will come and visit me all the time.

Please, brother, will you promise me this?

Yes, I promise.

According to our tradition,

you will be able to come back home after three years.

My lord,

I have terrible news about Senge.

He was murdered last night.

What?!

If Tsetsen takes the throne from your dead brother,

they will do more harm to us

and to our country. It will be disastrous.

I am sure of it, my son.

Mother.

Please don't become upset

by allowing yourself to have such terrible thoughts about other people.

The same way the sun rises and sets, we must all die.

Please, Mother,

you must calm your nerves.

And once you are calm,

I'll be at peace as well.

How can I calm down?

No, oh no, son.

Listen.

Son.

Look at me.

when your father passed away...

I was young and I took a holy vow...

not to-- not to marry anyone after his death.

I became celibate and looking after both of you

was my only purpose in life!

And-- and every day I have prayed that...

that this is what your father would have wanted--

his boys to become strong men.

It would mean I'd done my job.

My son!

Mother? Mother!

I vowed to remain a holy monk.

Don't you dare say to me...

that I came here all for nothing.

If so, then you're no longer...

my son.

I'm afraid I have to disown you.

Mother.

Mother!

Mother?

Mother.

Mother?

How do you know...

that they are the murderers?

How can you be sure?

I'm positive.

I found this beside your brother's corpse.

The crest symbol that's on this button...

belongs to Tsetsen.

The crest symbol that's on this button...

belongs to Tsetsen.

There is no need to worry.

I can assure you that

my men will never speak a word of it.

Now that Yum-Agas is not here,

we must act quickly.

We must seize Senge's throne now.

We must be patient.

I think it would be wiser to wait until the time is right.

Senge's son...

Tseveenravdan will be of age soon.

What will we do if we wait and he takes the throne?

What happens then?

He's a long way from becoming the next khan.

He's too young.

Very true.

In the year 1671,

Galdan breaks his sacred vows.

He takes over his brother's throne

and marries Ahno.

And now let us all welcome the bride.

She's lovely.

Come this way.

Have you all seen the bride's face?

- We have. - Yes.

And now

I would like everyone here to help me

bless their eternal love and happiness.

The eternal flame bonds their union forever.

Look at Uncle Tsukhur.

He's a good actor, pretending like nothing ever happened.

So speaking of Tsukhur Uvsh,

we're always doing the dirty work...

and he could pin everything on us.