Xena: Warrior Princess

So I cut off his head... he falls forward.

But he's still standing.

I want you to take care of the horse.

Are you hungry ?

Let's get you a snack.

Now, once we meet up with Creon and his men,

we can get down to some serious looting.

There may be a change of plans.

- Don't you ever give up ? - On you, Hesiod ?

No...

You're special to me.

Get her !

Come on.

She can't take all of us.

Get her ! Come on !

How about here ?

Let me help you.

Surround her !

I said get off there !

I said get off !

So long, Xena !

Come back here ! Bring back my horse, you thief !

What have you been doing with my horse ?

You told me to take care of her.

Well, you gave Hesiod a fine start.

- Sorry. - Don't be sorry, Gabrielle...

just improve.

- Come on. - Hey !

Try it once more, this time faster.

Faster, slower. What difference does it make ?

The chant doesn't work.

This is a waste of our time. Let's go.

No, please !

It's worth trying again.

You're all aware of the problems in our village.

- If this can work, it may solve everything. - But it doesn't work.

I think it will, if it's read correctly.

She's read it five different ways.

- What could be the problem ? - The rhythms.

I know this is really rude, but...

Well, he's right. She's not reading it correctly.

Well, that's a Dorian chant, and she's using Ionian rhythms.

I've made quite a study of this.

Shall I try ?

You see, you just put the emphasis on the first syllable.

Which one of you was the liberator of the Titans ?

This virgin.

We honor you, oh sacred goddess.

Tell us your name, so we may honor it as a holy word.

We are your servants.

Whatever you desire, we will fulfill.

Give us your commands.

All right.

In a 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...

Come on...

Where are your men ?

They're coming. I rode ahead.

What's the matter ? Somebody after you.

Yeah.

How many ?

- One. - One ?

What's the problem ? There's two of us !

Because, that's the one.

I'll take care of her.

You let me walk out of here, or I cut his throat.

All right, you got me.

Go ahead !

I'll just sit here nice and quiet.

What're you gonna do with him ?

- Let him learn a lesson. - Are you a bounty hunter ?

No, I just like seeing murdering thieves

put where they belong.

Hey, what's going on ?

Looks like the tide has turned, Xena.

Take her !

No, no, no... Let me go Xena.

Even I'm not worth taking on a dozen men all on your own.

She's not on her own.

You gonna smite us, little girl ?

No.

He is.

Disperse these ruffians !

Get off of me !

- Run ! - Out of my way !

They're Titans.

They scared me at first, too, but... they're really very nice.

This is Xena ! She's my best friend !

We honor all friends of the virgin goddess.

You know...

I'd... I'd rather you not tell everybody I'm a virgin...

it's kind of personal... You know what I mean ?

Whatever you say, oh sacred one.

Don't be afraid.

The Titans are our friends. They're gonna help us with our problems.

Yeah.

You !

Clear the well Phyleus told us about !

And, what was the other thing ?

- The dam needs to be fortified. - Right... the dam.

You !

Get some big boulders and plop them down where they'll do the most good !

Oh, and that road we passed was covered with the mudslide.

You can do that... after the dam.

And then, I'll see you... when your chores are done.

Yes, sacred one.

Don't tarry ! You don't want to make the goddess cross, do you ?

Goddess ! She's...

On behalf of everyone here,

let me extend the thanks of our entire community.

Think nothing of it... I'm happy I could help out.

May I speak with you for one moment, oh sacred one ?

Of course.

Let's give a cheer... to the liberator of the Titans !

'Talk to you when you're done with your chores ? '

I'm Hyperion, sun Titan, lord of the skies !

Why am I playing in the mud ?

Titaness...

it's been a long time in those rocks.

The goddess said we're to clear this road !

- I don't believe she is a goddess. - Of course she is...

she liberated us, didn't she ?

We should do as we're told.

We'll have time for this later.

Crias is right. We should do as the goddess desires.

The goddess desires that we help humans.

Well, that's just fine with me. I always liked them.

I despise them.

Well, the sacred one is obviously their friend.

We best not incur her wrath.

She may appear sweet, but,

who knows what destructive powers she may possess ?

Thank you.

This is for you.

Please, please.

I'm not looking for worldly rewards.

I'll be satisfied if I can make your little community whole again...

with the help of the Titans, of course.

And I don't plan to stop here. No.

I'm gonna take the Titans with me, throughout the world...

solving mankind's problems... wherever we go.

We could start a new era of peace and hope.

Yes, and we'll start by tearing down all the forts and armaments.

You're amused.

That one Titan, the one who wasn't happy with you ordering him around...

He didn't seem like the peace and hope type to me.

Then, what are you saying ?

He's saying that he recognizes a kindred spirit when he sees one.

Maybe there's a reason that the gods encased them in stone.

No, you're wrong. I trust them, Xena.

- You're just being too cynical. - Do you realize the power you hold ?

Yes.

- It's a big responsibility. - She's up to it.

She can do anything.

How long do you think

you can go on convincing them that you're a goddess ?

If anyone can do it, it's her...

She has the aura of a goddess.

They're back.

You, watch him.

Finished ?

Well,

why don't you take a rest for a while, until I can think of what you should do next.

- Yes, oh holy one. - Call me Gabrielle.

You can save the holy stuff for formal occasions.

- Gabrielle, we're hungry. - Oh, of course.

You must be starving after being entombed for centuries.

You know, I'm sure that the villagers wouldn't mind if you shared with them.

Share... with the villagers ?

That's not what we really had in mind.

And what do you suggest ?

That you use your godly powers to create a feast for us.

My godly powers.

You know, I don't use my powers in that way.

I consider it showing off.

We understand. We'll eat with the villagers.

No !

I want the goddess to make some food appear.

You know...

you had better be careful, 'cause I might use my powers all right,

and you can be very sorry when I do.

Of course, Hyperion didn't mean anything by it.

Well... then I'll let it pass. But the next time...

She's not a goddess !

How could I blow a goddess down ?

She's a mere mortal.

And she was giving orders to Titans...

lords of the Earth.

We're gonna take all the food in this village.

And nobody better get in our way.

And you...

come with us.