Xena: Warrior Princess

What do you think of this one ?

It's lovely.

What's it for ?

It's a walking stick. It's very useful.

You can walk with it,

you can lean on it, if you need a rest.

And, you can kill nasty little critters if you wanna lie down.

Yeah.

It's got a good feel.

Let me look at this.

- Not bad. - Or, you could do that.

Yeah !

What was that thing hanging back there from the tree ?

No trespassing signs.

- This is Amazon country. - Amazon ?

Do you think we'll see any ?

Almost certainly.

You know the Amazon symbol of piece.

We'd like safe passage through your hunting grounds.

My name is Terreis.

You know the Amazon ways, and yet, you're not one of us.

And you're really not one of us.

Hey, don't judge a scroll by its paper.

They invade our territory.

We should take them to see Queen Melosa.

Ephiny is right, we have to let Melosa decide.

Don't worry, She's fair.

Going to see the Amazon Queen.

This is fantastic. I'm so excited.

I wonder what she's like ?

I want to read philosophy and learn about history and science.

But they didn't consider me a normal girl.

Philosophy and history are among the first things

taught to Amazon children.

Really ?

It is a man's world, Gabrielle,

Not because it should be, but because we let them have it.

It's based on a woman's weakness.

Yeah ?

The Amazon world is based on truth

and a woman's individual strength.

Well, I'm all for that.

I've always considered myself a single-minded person.

Of course,

if I got married I'd have to ask my husband if that was OK,

That was a joke.

Something about me you find interesting ?

- Yes. - Wanna tell me ?

No.

Then stop staring at me, before I take your eyes out.

What is it ?

Amazons, retreat, to the trees.

Terreis !

Don't try to move her.

I'll check to see if it's clear.

Terreis !

- You tried to save me. - Don't talk,

just keep your strength.

What you did,

only an Amazon would do for another Amazon.

I want you to take my right of caste.

Terreis !

Please !

OK, I'll take it.

Just, don't, don't

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...

Hail, Melosa !

Victory for Queen Melosa !

What are they doing ?

They're going to send Terreis to Artemis, the moon goddess.

I'm Queen Melosa.

I'm told you tried to save my sister

For that, I thank you.

You have safe passage through my land but you must go quickly,

- we may be at war soon. - At war ?

- With who ? Who attacked us ? - Get your hands off me ! Animal !

Hands off, witch !

Centaurs.

What, what's the matter ?

Let's just say, they're no friends of mine.

These were his. I brought him down as he was escaping across the river.

You would never have caught me in the open field.

I did catch you, on our land.

- You're Phantes, aren't you ? - What ? How did you ?

I make it a point to know my enemies.

You have until the end of our mourning period to make your peace with the gods.

Make peace with your own gods.

Do you think my people will allow you to kill the son of Tyldus ?

Take him away.

What problems do you have with Centaurs ?

Disgusting animals. You know how they are ?

Near the river, there's a village of Centaurs and men.

They want ourhunting areas.

And now they've gone too far.

You should go.

Now, what did you mean by, 'I'm not a friend of the Centaurs.'

A long time ago, my army fought the Centaurs.

Yeah, well, I guess they wouldn't be your friends if you defeated them in battle.

I fought them, I never defeated them. Stay here.

You didn't tell your friend about the right of caste, did you ?

- Did you kill Terreis ? - Terreis ?

The Amazon had a name, did she ?

- Did you kill her ? - Would you believe me if I said I didn't.

I find it hard to believe that the son of Tyldus is amurderer.

Maybe it wasn't murder.

Maybe it was the opening of a war that should have happened a long time ago.

Well, if it was, it was a pretty stupid way to begin it.

Only one death ?

And to get captured so easily.

Centaurs aren't known for their stupidity.

Amazons aren't known for asking questions.

I'm not an Amazon.

If it looks like a hydra, and moves like a hydra

- it's, a hydra. - Did you kill her ?

I'd kill 'em all if I could.

And maybe I'll get my chance,

if my father can still muster the courage for battle.

I appreciate your coming here for this discussion, Krykus.

I do it only in the interests of peace.

You should know I have men at the Centaur village right now

telling them the same thing I'm telling you.

And that would be ?

I have no interest in this little war of yours.

If it happens, don't expect me to act as an enemy, or an ally.

That's all I care to know.

Oh, and I would offer my condolences on the murder of you sister, but,

I wouldn't believe it anyway.

Tor.

That was the warlord, Krykus. He hates us only slightly less than the Centaurs.

Melosa, don't let this war happen.

You can stop it now before it gets out of hand.

I have no intention of going to war.

That's up to the Centaurs.

I intend to execute a murderer.

If they take it to the next step, we'll be prepared.

You're going to get your people killed.

I fought the Centaurs, I know what they can do.

The famous battle of Corinth, yes, we've heard of it.

And we've heard of you, Xena.

To some of us, you're a hero.

A true Amazon at the head of the mightiest army

the world has known.

And yet, the Centaurs fought my army to a standstill.

Tyldus was their leader

Executing his son is certain to bring about a war.

I don't believe Phantes killed your sister.

Is that so ? What do you intend to do about it ?

I'm going to talk to Tyldus.

This was Terreis' sword.

According to Amazon custom,

it will burn throughout the night during our mourning period.

It will be used to execute her murderer.

That execution takes place at noon tomorrow.

It sounds like the Centaurs have been asking for it.

Only fools and profiteers ask for war, Gabrielle.

- Centaurs are neither. - Yeah, but he killed Terreis.

Someone killed Terreis,

I'm not sure it was Phantes.

I'm going to speak to his father.

This is probably the safest place for you to be.

The Amazons will protect you because of Terreis.

Besides,

I'm sure Tyldus still considers me an enemy.

Good luck.

So are we going to talk about this right of caste thing ?

With her dying wish, Terreis bestowed all her rights and possessions to you

and her position.

Wait. You mean, I'm an Amazon ?

Terreis was my true sister,

the next in the royal line.

You're an Amazon Princess.

Make sure she's taught.

Hold your fire !

Corinth is a long time in the past, Xena.

What brings you to my present ?

Tyldus ! Mesas can't breathe !

You know me, Tyldus, you know I can help him.

Why would you want to help a Centaur ?

Because he's dead without it.

If he dies, you die.

I can't feel my chest.

That's the point,

I've blocked off the nervers.

I'll take that very nice.

The rib's pressing against the lung

it didn't penetrate, though.

Get me a needle and some leather twine

Now.

This can't be mine.

Everything that was Terreis' is yours.

But, it makes me feel strange