Xena: Warrior Princess

And so, Zeus, in his appreciation,

turned the two lovers into oak trees.

And then do you know what happened?

Somebody built a boat out of them?

No-- their branches intertwined,

and they spent the rest of their days in each other’s embrace.

What’s the point?

Come on, Xena.

I believe everyone will find their tree in the forest someday

even you.

I find the strongest trees in the forest stand alone.

You don’t have to be strong all the time, Xena;

sometimes it’s good for the soul to be soft.

Oh, yeah. Look,

I’m gonna ride up ahead and see if we can ford the Meleatus River.

Otherwise, we’ll have to double back two days.

Let’s find some place you can wait for me.

What’s wrong with this place?

Hello, beautiful.

Another place sounds good.

Come on blondie, tell me a story.

Don’t forget about me.

I won’t.

All right.

Oww!

Are you all right?

Hold the peg like this.

See, and you won’t hit your hand.

Dad?

What?

How come those riders destroyed Tynus’ barn?

Does that mean we’re going back to Troy?

No. No, no matter what happens, this is our home now.

Told you!

Darius?

What?

How’s it coming with the little carpenters?

Oh, don’t you worry.

We’ll have your barn up in no time.

Good.

Sarita.

Let’s go cut some more boards.

What is it, Sarita?

You know, there’s nothing there, Honey.

What is it this time?

Go!

Take cover!

Argolis, where’s your brother?

I don’t know.

Go, go, go!

Dad?

Gotcha!

Thank you. Who are you?

A friend.

Archers, fire!

I’ll take these.

No, I need them.

Not here-- not in my house.

I’ve never done this before.

It’s all right, I have.

Put a poker in the fire.

Boo!

Everyone, out, out!

Do we have to?

Yes.

We always miss everything good.

So, who was I fighting back there?

They were the men of Cycnus-- a warlord.

He’s laid claim to our lands.

Looks like he was doing more than that.

The arrow didn’t pass through.

Ah, good.

No, it’s bad-- you’ll have to push it through.

I don’t think I can do that.

Do it!

Now, break the arrow head.

Pull out the shaft.

Oh, thank the gods that’s over.

Not quite-- Get the poker.

Wait, uh-- You’re not gonna just--

Leave us.

Hello, Father.

You’re growing more powerful, my son.

Ares will be pleased.

My warrior education is complete.

I am ready to take your place.

Nah, there’s still something missing, the desire to kill.

You’re wrong.

Today, I killed a great warrior in the belly.

Who?

She fell before I could ask her name.

A woman, ha-ha!

You think that would impress the god of war?

But she was a--

The honor of keeping Ares’ horses falls to the mightiest warrior.

He will not choose you merely because you’re my son.

You must _prove_ yourself worthy.

I am.

Yeah, why haven’t you conquered this valley yet?

These farmers dishonor the god of war with their peaceful ways.

Strike them down.

If your brother Stentor were alive--

I am _not_ my brother.

Everytime I see you in battle, I’m reminded of that.

Now, am I worthy of Ares?

Ha-ha! Almost.

Did you see the way she bashed up those guys?

Zing, pow! Do you think she’s gonna die, Argolis?

If she does, I get her horse.

Do not.

Do to.

I’m the eldest.

Besides, you’re too little to ride.

Am not.

Are too.

I don’t know what you guys are arguing about

It’ll take more than an arrow to get rid of me.

Father, she’s awake, she’s awake.

I’m sure she’ll be here any minute.

She’s very dependable.

Of course, she also takes a lot of risks.

You gonna have a drink or not?

Yes, thanks.

It’s not a gift.

What? Oh-- Hah! I have money.

Actually, I’m not a big drinker.

Do you have any water?

You have a very nice establishment.

How late are you open?

Late.

So this giant had me trapped in a boxed canyon.

Did he try to step on you?

Yeah, sure he tried, but I was ready for him.

I jammed this big--

Um, feather--

You mean, you tickled his foot with a feather?

Well, not just a feather.

See, you gotta remember, these guys have really big feet.

I had to use the whole goose.

You got an exciting life.

Do you travel with your family?

I don’t have a family.

I wish I could ride with you.

No, you don’t.

The road is a hard place to live--

Not knowing where you’ll sleep, what you’ll eat.

I don’t often share a meal with such good company.

Neither do we.

Hey, what’s your name?

She doesn’t talk.

No?

Not since we lost her mother.

Tynus.

We have to talk.

Why is that woman still here?

She’s not one of us, Darius.

She fights.

You’ve seen that with your own eyes.

Her kind make enemies.

She’ll have to leave your home.

No, she saved my son.

She’s a guest in my home until she’s well.

There’s talk, Darius.

Your house has been without a woman for a long time.

But, but this is not the answer.

By keeping her here, you break your oath.

What oath have I broken, Tynus?

To live only for peace.

To care for a wounded woman is not an act of war.

She lied to you. Other people have heard of this woman.

She’s no warrior. She’s a murderer, a killer.

As soon as she’s able to ride, she’ll leave.

Good.

You know, I hope, for your sake, she recovers quickly.

You can’t be thinking of leaving in your condition.

I left a friend back in the last village she depends on me.

Your friend can take care of herself for a few days

You need more rest.

Look, if what Tynus said is--

What Tynus said is true.

I’ve done some horrible things in my past.

Your past is your past.

The Xena I know risked her life to save my son.

That’s who I let into my home.

And I appreciate it-

but it’s time for me to move on-

It’s all right.

Are you so brave that you fear someone caring for you?

What’s that?

Trouble.

The silo-- our food.

It’s a bit early for a celebration.

Can I have some water, please?

Thu Let me buy you a mug of ale.

But then you’ll owe me.

How generous.

Of course, I have to decline.

What would people think? I mean, me a

a young, innocent girl

taking gifts from a swarthy stranger?