1 00:00:07,557 --> 00:00:10,904 Only a fool would challenge the gods this way, Sisyphus. 2 00:00:10,947 --> 00:00:14,500 Don't worry, Karis. I've taken care of everything. 3 00:00:32,014 --> 00:00:35,542 Sorry, sweetheart. The king doesn't want any visitors, today. 4 00:00:35,667 --> 00:00:38,583 But, stick around. I'll show you a good time. 5 00:00:42,299 --> 00:00:43,969 Hey, I said no... 6 00:00:51,119 --> 00:00:53,840 -Run! Don't touch her! -She killed him! 7 00:00:57,030 --> 00:00:59,548 How can you eat at a time like this? 8 00:01:00,841 --> 00:01:03,923 -It's a trap, isn't it? -Patience, Karis... 9 00:01:03,948 --> 00:01:05,843 you'll spoil the surprise. 10 00:01:22,012 --> 00:01:24,723 Come in. We've been expecting you. 11 00:01:27,264 --> 00:01:29,354 I guess you know who I am. 12 00:01:30,172 --> 00:01:33,718 -And this is my wife... -Karis, hello. 13 00:01:34,277 --> 00:01:35,741 You know my name? 14 00:01:35,994 --> 00:01:39,319 I know everyone's name, though few know mine. 15 00:01:39,655 --> 00:01:43,707 It's Celesta. Are you ready to begin your journey, Sisyphus? 16 00:01:43,939 --> 00:01:45,597 Of course. 17 00:01:46,699 --> 00:01:50,084 But first, there's so much I wanna know about you. 18 00:01:50,963 --> 00:01:52,615 You're not afraid of me. 19 00:01:52,658 --> 00:01:55,536 On the contrary, I'm fascinated. 20 00:01:56,247 --> 00:01:58,306 And how about you, Celesta? 21 00:01:58,331 --> 00:02:01,626 Are you not the least bit curious about my world? 22 00:02:02,291 --> 00:02:03,753 Sit. 23 00:02:03,964 --> 00:02:08,324 Enjoy a sumptuous feast of earthly delight. 24 00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:15,970 All right, Sisyphus... but this doesn't change things. 25 00:02:16,180 --> 00:02:18,906 As soon as we're finished, we will go. 26 00:02:19,118 --> 00:02:21,150 Splendid. After all, 27 00:02:21,175 --> 00:02:24,752 a visit from you happens only once in a lifetime. 28 00:02:25,733 --> 00:02:27,406 A toast... 29 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:31,856 to a long life, and a peaceful death. 30 00:02:37,125 --> 00:02:38,508 My flame! 31 00:02:39,685 --> 00:02:41,546 What is the meaning of this? 32 00:02:41,631 --> 00:02:43,917 I wasn't told you were a sorcerer. 33 00:02:43,960 --> 00:02:45,818 No sorcery, my dear... 34 00:02:45,843 --> 00:02:49,600 a simple trick... devised with wires and boards... 35 00:02:49,625 --> 00:02:53,372 an illusion I created... to deceive you. 36 00:02:53,730 --> 00:02:56,631 But, do you realize what this means? 37 00:02:56,673 --> 00:02:58,356 Of course... 38 00:02:58,902 --> 00:03:01,802 and I wouldn't have it any other way. 39 00:03:08,852 --> 00:03:10,908 Looks like they're having fun... 40 00:03:11,077 --> 00:03:13,589 not that I envy them, or anything. 41 00:03:14,429 --> 00:03:16,916 I mean, what does she have that I don't have? 42 00:03:16,941 --> 00:03:18,807 OK... love. 43 00:03:19,144 --> 00:03:21,434 But what about the important things in life? 44 00:03:21,477 --> 00:03:24,363 Travel, adventure, meeting interesting people? 45 00:03:24,388 --> 00:03:27,357 And as for the apple, I can pick my own. 46 00:03:33,186 --> 00:03:35,676 Well, well... if it isn't the legendary Xena. 47 00:03:35,845 --> 00:03:37,713 I lost my appetite 48 00:03:38,764 --> 00:03:41,683 -Do I know you? -I'm Toxeus. 49 00:03:42,538 --> 00:03:44,821 I saw you fight Nestor awhile back. 50 00:03:45,152 --> 00:03:48,253 My army could do with a... warrior like you. 51 00:03:48,464 --> 00:03:49,419 How about it? 52 00:03:49,478 --> 00:03:53,215 Join a band of worthless, lowlife scum... 53 00:03:53,996 --> 00:03:56,367 -I think I'll pass. -Pity... 54 00:03:56,452 --> 00:04:00,747 I have a strict recruiting policy... join or die. 55 00:04:37,522 --> 00:04:39,618 Another wasted death. 56 00:05:09,771 --> 00:05:12,054 In a time of ancient gods... 57 00:05:14,455 --> 00:05:16,030 ...warlords... 58 00:05:16,067 --> 00:05:17,625 ...and kings... 59 00:05:17,738 --> 00:05:21,382 A land in turmoil cried out for a hero... 60 00:05:30,923 --> 00:05:32,831 She was Xena... 61 00:05:33,532 --> 00:05:37,483 a mighty princess, forged in the heat of battle... 62 00:05:42,034 --> 00:05:43,265 ...The power... 63 00:05:45,182 --> 00:05:46,394 ...The passion... 64 00:05:49,943 --> 00:05:51,169 ...The danger... 65 00:05:56,920 --> 00:05:59,636 Her courage will change the world... 66 00:06:07,870 --> 00:06:09,517 I don't get it. 67 00:06:09,561 --> 00:06:11,498 Toxeus knew your reputation. 68 00:06:11,523 --> 00:06:13,613 So, why would he wanna fight you? 69 00:06:13,716 --> 00:06:16,114 Becuase he knew my reputation. 70 00:06:17,053 --> 00:06:20,325 You mean, he wanted to be known as the man who killed Xena. 71 00:06:20,350 --> 00:06:22,959 -That's not a smart goal. -What's up? 72 00:06:27,186 --> 00:06:28,652 What's happening? 73 00:06:29,251 --> 00:06:30,508 I don't know. 74 00:06:30,719 --> 00:06:31,956 Take cover. 75 00:06:40,660 --> 00:06:41,917 Go! 76 00:06:58,525 --> 00:07:00,610 Always ready for a fight. 77 00:07:00,654 --> 00:07:02,598 That's why I like you, Xena. 78 00:07:05,067 --> 00:07:07,936 -Hades. -God of the underworld... 79 00:07:07,961 --> 00:07:09,630 at your service. 80 00:07:14,869 --> 00:07:16,330 What do you want? 81 00:07:16,754 --> 00:07:19,247 Hey, relax. I'm a big fan... 82 00:07:19,272 --> 00:07:22,364 though for a while, you were working us pretty hard down there. 83 00:07:23,518 --> 00:07:25,360 I need your help. 84 00:07:25,528 --> 00:07:28,209 My sister's been captured by King Sisyphus. 85 00:07:28,234 --> 00:07:31,985 He holds her at his castle. I want you to rescue her. 86 00:07:32,592 --> 00:07:35,216 -Why me? -You know him. 87 00:07:35,637 --> 00:07:38,559 You've seen the deadly tricks he's capable of. 88 00:07:38,686 --> 00:07:40,684 But you have to act quickly. Time is short, 89 00:07:40,709 --> 00:07:42,757 and the price of failure is high. 90 00:07:42,782 --> 00:07:44,820 What are you talking about? 91 00:07:44,845 --> 00:07:49,022 In a few hours... Celesta's eternal flame will burn out. 92 00:07:49,528 --> 00:07:52,163 If you don't release her before that happens... 93 00:07:52,393 --> 00:07:55,870 eternal suffering will be the fate of all mankind. 94 00:07:57,906 --> 00:08:00,850 You know who my sister is... don't you? 95 00:08:02,640 --> 00:08:04,110 Death. 96 00:08:07,224 --> 00:08:08,896 I've been thinking. 97 00:08:09,149 --> 00:08:12,634 If Sisyphus gets his way, and nobody ever dies, 98 00:08:12,659 --> 00:08:15,066 people will have to watch how they word things. 99 00:08:15,091 --> 00:08:17,194 I mean, if you tell someone that you'll love them forever, 100 00:08:17,219 --> 00:08:19,074 it means forever. 101 00:08:21,111 --> 00:08:22,152 Xena. 102 00:08:40,242 --> 00:08:41,898 Let me take a look. 103 00:08:49,005 --> 00:08:50,425 Take this. 104 00:08:52,467 --> 00:08:54,146 It's for the pain. 105 00:08:57,272 --> 00:08:58,941 Is his leg broken? 106 00:08:59,663 --> 00:09:01,330 Among other things. 107 00:09:03,996 --> 00:09:05,514 Take this. 108 00:09:06,286 --> 00:09:07,942 Go help the others. 109 00:09:14,363 --> 00:09:16,154 Save your medicines. 110 00:09:16,179 --> 00:09:18,032 There's nothing you can do for him. 111 00:09:22,511 --> 00:09:23,963 What happened here? 112 00:09:24,523 --> 00:09:26,194 Rockslide in Ketamus. 113 00:09:27,152 --> 00:09:29,653 The others are old or sick. 114 00:09:29,797 --> 00:09:32,092 We're heading for the hospital in Corinth. 115 00:09:32,260 --> 00:09:33,927 Let me help. 116 00:09:34,097 --> 00:09:37,214 Suit yourself, but you're wasting your time with that one. 117 00:09:37,892 --> 00:09:40,595 Only death will give him release. 118 00:09:58,170 --> 00:09:59,632 Hold still. 119 00:10:01,167 --> 00:10:04,080 -Get away from me. -I'm trying to help you. 120 00:10:04,585 --> 00:10:05,836 Here. 121 00:10:06,925 --> 00:10:08,177 Thanks. 122 00:10:08,920 --> 00:10:11,014 I've gotta stop his bleeding. 123 00:10:11,100 --> 00:10:14,027 Easy, easy... you'll be OK. 124 00:10:14,913 --> 00:10:18,042 -So, where you from? -Carthage. 125 00:10:18,267 --> 00:10:19,534 Carthage? 126 00:10:19,796 --> 00:10:22,724 Well, we have your great city to thank for the weather. 127 00:10:23,677 --> 00:10:25,873 There was once a young man, Lepidus. 128 00:10:25,898 --> 00:10:28,176 And he met the beautiful Io in Carthage. 129 00:10:28,201 --> 00:10:30,086 They fell madly in love. 130 00:10:30,256 --> 00:10:33,780 The gods... they grew jealous of their... great love... 131 00:10:34,295 --> 00:10:36,596 and condemned them to separate destinies... 132 00:10:36,621 --> 00:10:40,461 Lepidus to live only in the summer, and Io, only in the winter. 133 00:10:41,229 --> 00:10:43,273 Luckily, Aphrodite... she took pity on the lovers and, 134 00:10:43,298 --> 00:10:45,376 thought of a way to reunite them. 135 00:10:46,620 --> 00:10:47,863 How? 136 00:10:47,888 --> 00:10:49,643 What's it gotta do with the weather? 137 00:10:49,668 --> 00:10:52,313 Well, Aphrodite turned Lepidus into snow, 138 00:10:52,338 --> 00:10:54,002 and Io into rain. 139 00:10:54,255 --> 00:10:56,791 So, in the winter, when snow falls, 140 00:10:57,044 --> 00:10:59,931 it's really Lepidus, blanketing his love, Io. 141 00:11:00,385 --> 00:11:01,947 And in the spring... 142 00:11:01,972 --> 00:11:05,927 well, the gentle rain... that's Io caressing Lepidus. 143 00:11:08,098 --> 00:11:09,476 You'll be all right. 144 00:11:09,645 --> 00:11:10,896 Thanks. 145 00:11:15,419 --> 00:11:17,086 Where did you learn that? 146 00:11:17,675 --> 00:11:20,142 Ah, books... I read a lot about medicine. 147 00:11:20,167 --> 00:11:23,065 No, I meant the... the great bedside manner. 148 00:11:24,610 --> 00:11:27,961 Oh... well, I guess a good story... always helps me through the hard times. 149 00:11:29,008 --> 00:11:30,682 Hi, I'm Talus. 150 00:11:32,994 --> 00:11:34,431 Where are you headed? 151 00:11:34,456 --> 00:11:37,771 Well, I was on my way to Corinth... when I met these people. 152 00:11:37,898 --> 00:11:39,896 Never seen so much suffering. 153 00:11:40,797 --> 00:11:41,838 Gabrielle? 154 00:11:43,811 --> 00:11:45,584 Get me some more water. 155 00:11:47,536 --> 00:11:49,638 There's a pond not far from here. 156 00:11:49,681 --> 00:11:52,807 Let's go. And I've got a story for you. 157 00:11:53,900 --> 00:11:57,977 And so, until we release her, nobody on earth can die. 158 00:11:58,318 --> 00:12:00,415 Well, that explains it. 159 00:12:00,651 --> 00:12:02,504 You know, awhile ago, I would've been glad 160 00:12:02,529 --> 00:12:04,497 to hear that Death had been taken. 161 00:12:04,773 --> 00:12:07,346 -But now... -I know. 162 00:12:07,371 --> 00:12:09,870 It's like, after seeing all this suffering, 163 00:12:10,066 --> 00:12:12,773 I understand how important she is. 164 00:12:13,971 --> 00:12:15,252 You know... 165 00:12:15,535 --> 00:12:18,877 not everyone would risk so much for the sake of mankind. 166 00:12:19,128 --> 00:12:22,663 -You're very brave, Gabrielle. -Well, I have a lot of help. 167 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:26,269 When I was a small boy, my mother worked for King Sisyphus. 168 00:12:26,311 --> 00:12:29,235 -Really? -I practically grew up in the castle. 169 00:12:29,447 --> 00:12:32,995 -I could... show you the way. -That sounds great. 170 00:12:37,724 --> 00:12:39,183 What's this? 171 00:12:39,309 --> 00:12:41,199 Jasmine blossom... 172 00:12:41,283 --> 00:12:44,617 it's a rare beauty... just like you. 173 00:12:49,748 --> 00:12:50,982 Wait! 174 00:12:51,138 --> 00:12:53,117 No! Stop it! 175 00:12:55,072 --> 00:12:56,535 Where is she? 176 00:12:58,206 --> 00:13:00,516 Some guys never give up. 177 00:13:09,277 --> 00:13:10,744 You look good. 178 00:13:13,193 --> 00:13:17,175 Like I said Xena, I don't take 'no' for an answer. 179 00:13:39,768 --> 00:13:41,625 I could get used to this. 180 00:13:53,360 --> 00:13:55,205 Give it up, Xena! 181 00:13:55,291 --> 00:13:58,483 You can't kill me. I'm a god. 182 00:13:58,507 --> 00:14:00,994 You're no god, Toxeus. 183 00:14:01,019 --> 00:14:03,710 Death's capture has kept you alive. 184 00:14:03,735 --> 00:14:07,281 And when I release her, you will die. 185 00:14:07,332 --> 00:14:08,990 That's not gonna happen! 186 00:14:17,692 --> 00:14:19,343 Just where I want'cha! 187 00:14:33,529 --> 00:14:35,607 I'm not that easy. 188 00:14:45,714 --> 00:14:49,059 I know I can't blow out your candle, Celesta. 189 00:14:49,396 --> 00:14:53,762 But I've noticed, when you're not holding it, it burns down very nicely. 190 00:14:54,282 --> 00:14:57,830 If it burns out, I will cease to exist. 191 00:14:58,461 --> 00:15:00,138 Well, that's the point. 192 00:15:00,601 --> 00:15:03,509 You should've thought of that before you came to my castle. 193 00:15:04,273 --> 00:15:05,930 I had no choice. 194 00:15:06,518 --> 00:15:08,379 You should not have angered Zeus. 195 00:15:08,404 --> 00:15:11,638 I can't concern myself with Zeus' petty jealousy. 196 00:15:11,663 --> 00:15:14,787 My kingdom needed water. I made a deal. 197 00:15:15,166 --> 00:15:17,600 It's not my time, and you know it. 198 00:15:17,625 --> 00:15:21,473 -That is a decision for the gods. -Not anymore. 199 00:15:24,889 --> 00:15:28,011 It isn't like you to be so cruel, Sisyphus. 200 00:15:28,099 --> 00:15:30,991 What happened to the compassionate man I married? 201 00:15:31,016 --> 00:15:34,333 My compassion brought death to my door. 202 00:15:34,503 --> 00:15:37,311 If I release her now, it'll be all over. 203 00:15:37,336 --> 00:15:39,636 What else would you have me do? 204 00:15:40,862 --> 00:15:44,602 -I want you with me, my love. -And I will be. 205 00:15:45,916 --> 00:15:49,864 In a few hours, the candle will burn down, and extinguish... 206 00:15:50,452 --> 00:15:52,347 so will Celesta. 207 00:15:52,767 --> 00:15:56,102 And you and I will be together for all eternity. 208 00:16:07,473 --> 00:16:10,233 Men... follow me to the next village. 209 00:16:10,934 --> 00:16:12,922 There, we'll make our own conquests. 210 00:16:12,947 --> 00:16:15,046 So, you're the new leader, Seerus? 211 00:16:16,306 --> 00:16:17,549 Toxeus? 212 00:16:18,260 --> 00:16:19,696 But, Xena killed you! 213 00:16:19,721 --> 00:16:22,846 -You're still alive. -Very observant. 214 00:16:26,256 --> 00:16:28,334 There is no death anymore. 215 00:16:28,881 --> 00:16:30,325 But how? 216 00:16:30,578 --> 00:16:32,049 That's not important. 217 00:16:32,074 --> 00:16:34,150 What I need is an army... to stop Xena, 218 00:16:34,175 --> 00:16:36,306 before she ruins it for all of us. 219 00:16:37,124 --> 00:16:38,781 Who's with me? 220 00:16:39,273 --> 00:16:41,311 Xena's a powerful woman. 221 00:16:41,630 --> 00:16:44,756 I mean... look what she did to you. 222 00:16:45,269 --> 00:16:46,525 Cowards! 223 00:16:47,895 --> 00:16:49,987 Maybe this will make you change your minds! 224 00:17:19,857 --> 00:17:22,973 -What did you have in mind? -I knew you'd come around. 225 00:17:23,226 --> 00:17:24,546 Saddle up! 226 00:17:25,719 --> 00:17:27,804 We'll follow Xena to Corinth... 227 00:17:28,183 --> 00:17:31,030 and capture Death for our own safe-keeping. 228 00:17:31,055 --> 00:17:33,870 -What if she tries to stop us? -How can she? 229 00:17:33,895 --> 00:17:35,357 We're immortal! 230 00:17:35,550 --> 00:17:39,074 And if she tries... we'll make her one of us. 231 00:17:42,451 --> 00:17:44,107 The undead forever! 232 00:17:51,590 --> 00:17:53,481 So, what do you think of Talus? 233 00:17:54,918 --> 00:17:56,468 He's nice. 234 00:17:56,890 --> 00:17:58,340 'Nice'? 235 00:17:58,890 --> 00:18:00,521 You're kidding, right? 236 00:18:00,545 --> 00:18:04,308 You didn't hear the story he told. It was warm and sensitive. 237 00:18:04,435 --> 00:18:07,694 And it cheered up that poor man. He's perfect, Xena. 238 00:18:07,771 --> 00:18:10,686 -He's funny, he's smart, he's... -All right. 239 00:18:10,711 --> 00:18:13,255 All right. He's more than nice. 240 00:18:14,703 --> 00:18:16,786 I'm glad you'll have some company. 241 00:18:16,871 --> 00:18:18,081 Why? 242 00:18:18,106 --> 00:18:21,030 -Where you going? -You two head to the hospital. 243 00:18:22,188 --> 00:18:24,657 -I'm going on alone. -But, what if... 244 00:18:24,682 --> 00:18:27,494 Gabrielle, the hospital should be full of people looking for relief. 245 00:18:27,519 --> 00:18:30,332 Tell them about the injured people on the roadside. 246 00:18:30,598 --> 00:18:32,480 And stay out of trouble. 247 00:18:39,192 --> 00:18:40,654 She'll be all right. 248 00:18:42,365 --> 00:18:43,822 I hope so. 249 00:18:49,672 --> 00:18:51,333 They've split up. 250 00:18:54,177 --> 00:18:55,664 We'll do the same. 251 00:18:56,043 --> 00:18:58,434 One of them will lead us to where Death is held prisoner. 252 00:18:58,476 --> 00:19:01,393 Follow them closely! And report back to me. 253 00:19:01,742 --> 00:19:04,028 Remember, your deaths depend upon it. 254 00:19:20,383 --> 00:19:22,899 Faster! Lead the way! 255 00:20:47,369 --> 00:20:48,831 Nice try. 256 00:20:58,828 --> 00:21:00,081 What is it? 257 00:21:00,123 --> 00:21:02,198 Xena is here to rescue Death. 258 00:21:02,223 --> 00:21:04,651 -Xena, why? -She's a warrior. 259 00:21:04,676 --> 00:21:08,679 Without death, Xena has no way to defeat her opponents. 260 00:21:09,284 --> 00:21:11,991 This makes things much more interesting. 261 00:21:23,236 --> 00:21:25,741 Water. Water. 262 00:21:27,048 --> 00:21:28,316 Please. 263 00:21:29,744 --> 00:21:30,979 Someone? 264 00:21:31,148 --> 00:21:34,007 You see what you can do for her. I'll fetch water. 265 00:21:49,995 --> 00:21:51,235 Thank you. 266 00:21:54,032 --> 00:21:57,372 Don't be afraid when I tell you this. 267 00:21:59,746 --> 00:22:02,269 I died this morning. 268 00:22:04,911 --> 00:22:08,442 But as I was crossing to the other side... 269 00:22:09,551 --> 00:22:12,662 a strange thing happened... 270 00:22:14,842 --> 00:22:17,754 and I wound up back here. 271 00:22:20,648 --> 00:22:23,152 Where is Death? 272 00:22:26,037 --> 00:22:28,935 King Sisyphus has captured her. 273 00:22:29,104 --> 00:22:33,186 But don't worry... my friend, Xena, will make everything all right again. 274 00:22:34,663 --> 00:22:37,145 Oh... is your friend a god? 275 00:22:38,004 --> 00:22:39,255 No... 276 00:22:40,012 --> 00:22:43,970 but she knows Sisyphus, and she can take care of herself. 277 00:22:44,349 --> 00:22:46,471 But what of Death? 278 00:22:46,814 --> 00:22:49,121 How will she handle her? 279 00:22:49,565 --> 00:22:51,237 What do you mean? 280 00:22:51,878 --> 00:22:53,503 Come closer. 281 00:22:55,872 --> 00:22:59,939 If your friend touches Death, 282 00:23:01,136 --> 00:23:04,892 or allows Death to touch her, 283 00:23:07,459 --> 00:23:09,968 she will die. 284 00:23:17,038 --> 00:23:20,184 Xena's in trouble. I have to go to her, Talus. 285 00:23:20,394 --> 00:23:22,755 Sisyphus has guards posted at every gate. 286 00:23:22,780 --> 00:23:26,692 It doesn't matter. You know the castle. Now tell me how I can get in. 287 00:23:28,446 --> 00:23:30,489 I'll do better than that. 288 00:23:30,514 --> 00:23:33,626 -I'll show you. -You don't have to go, Talus. 289 00:23:33,651 --> 00:23:36,226 We may come in contact with Death herself. 290 00:23:36,251 --> 00:23:39,606 I assure you, Gabrielle, I'm not afraid of her. 291 00:24:05,299 --> 00:24:06,970 Welcome back, Xena. 292 00:24:14,527 --> 00:24:17,034 Always the grand entrance. 293 00:24:19,315 --> 00:24:20,999 We need to talk. 294 00:24:21,210 --> 00:24:25,392 What should we talk about? Relive old battles? 295 00:24:25,580 --> 00:24:27,447 Let's talk about Death. 296 00:24:27,911 --> 00:24:30,489 Why must you be... so depressing? 297 00:24:30,514 --> 00:24:33,395 Don't you realize the pain you've caused? 298 00:24:33,420 --> 00:24:37,167 Nonsense. My subjects are overjoyed. 299 00:24:37,378 --> 00:24:40,063 Their king has given them eternal life. 300 00:24:40,088 --> 00:24:43,676 You're blinded by your selfish desire to live, Sisyphus. 301 00:24:45,069 --> 00:24:47,586 Now, tell me where she is... 302 00:24:47,713 --> 00:24:50,618 or I'll make your eternity a living Hell. 303 00:24:50,745 --> 00:24:54,672 Still favoring brawn over brains, Xena? 304 00:24:55,473 --> 00:24:59,219 Think about it. You must have loved ones... 305 00:24:59,557 --> 00:25:01,242 somewhere. 306 00:25:01,694 --> 00:25:03,553 You never have to leave them... 307 00:25:03,578 --> 00:25:06,379 never have to watch them leaving you. 308 00:25:06,404 --> 00:25:09,313 You'd have eternal bliss. 309 00:25:09,876 --> 00:25:12,776 Perhaps you should take some time... 310 00:25:13,071 --> 00:25:15,175 mull it over a while. 311 00:25:15,218 --> 00:25:16,893 Sorry, Sisyphus... 312 00:25:17,063 --> 00:25:19,969 time is the one thing I don't have. 313 00:25:20,013 --> 00:25:21,681 On the contrary... 314 00:25:21,808 --> 00:25:24,953 time is the only thing you have. 315 00:26:22,326 --> 00:26:25,451 I found an escape tunnel... back when my mother worked in the castle. 316 00:26:25,476 --> 00:26:28,080 Nobody knew about it, except us children. 317 00:26:29,402 --> 00:26:31,684 Here it is. Come on. 318 00:26:47,362 --> 00:26:49,861 Not much of a housekeeper, is he? 319 00:26:51,225 --> 00:26:52,476 This way. 320 00:26:55,461 --> 00:26:56,693 Yeah. 321 00:26:56,718 --> 00:27:00,662 Talus, this could be dangerous. You should go back. 322 00:27:00,789 --> 00:27:02,081 And leave you alone. 323 00:27:02,106 --> 00:27:04,798 There's no reason for both of us to risk our lives. 324 00:27:04,823 --> 00:27:07,842 Look, Xena's my friend. It's got nothing to do with you. 325 00:27:07,867 --> 00:27:09,539 I'm not leaving you, Gabrielle. 326 00:27:10,337 --> 00:27:14,045 I've never met a girl who knows every line of Sophocles by heart. 327 00:27:15,402 --> 00:27:17,492 I'm not gonna let anything happen to her. 328 00:27:18,530 --> 00:27:19,784 Thank you. 329 00:27:20,198 --> 00:27:23,029 Actually, I'd rather not be alone in a place like this. 330 00:27:23,054 --> 00:27:25,546 Well, there's no need to worry about that. 331 00:27:30,141 --> 00:27:33,913 You know... there's a high rate of infection in wounds left untreated. 332 00:27:33,938 --> 00:27:35,286 Right... 333 00:27:35,311 --> 00:27:38,162 maybe we should find you a doctor... you can't be too careful. 334 00:27:38,187 --> 00:27:40,644 -Then again, we could just... -Run! 335 00:27:40,669 --> 00:27:43,345 -Get them! -Which way? 336 00:27:53,607 --> 00:27:54,857 Talus? 337 00:27:56,270 --> 00:27:59,053 Forget him! Get the girl! 338 00:27:59,078 --> 00:28:00,445 Get her! 339 00:28:26,662 --> 00:28:29,365 -Wait, it's me. -Talus? 340 00:28:30,293 --> 00:28:32,171 What are you doing here? 341 00:28:32,468 --> 00:28:35,133 Gabrielle wanted to tell you not to touch Death. 342 00:28:35,158 --> 00:28:36,846 Of course not. 343 00:28:37,477 --> 00:28:41,005 Where is she? I told her to stay out of trouble. 344 00:28:41,351 --> 00:28:45,118 She was concerned about you. I don't know where she is now. 345 00:28:45,918 --> 00:28:47,158 We ran... 346 00:28:47,183 --> 00:28:50,116 and there were these tall, ugly guys who looked like they were dead. 347 00:28:50,263 --> 00:28:53,590 -And then I fell in here. -They were Toxeus' men. 348 00:28:54,019 --> 00:28:55,702 We've gotta get out of here. 349 00:28:57,137 --> 00:29:00,085 Ah, it's all my fault! I should never have let her come! 350 00:29:00,110 --> 00:29:02,169 When Gabrielle has her mind set on something, 351 00:29:02,194 --> 00:29:03,862 nothing can change it. 352 00:29:04,297 --> 00:29:06,399 You'll learn that soon enough. 353 00:29:07,634 --> 00:29:09,314 We've got to find her. 354 00:29:10,638 --> 00:29:13,121 I've never seen this part of the castle before. 355 00:29:13,291 --> 00:29:16,297 It must be in one of the king's traps. We'll never get out. 356 00:29:17,128 --> 00:29:18,372 Listen. 357 00:29:20,947 --> 00:29:22,391 It sounds like water. 358 00:29:22,686 --> 00:29:24,597 It must drain somewhere. 359 00:29:41,911 --> 00:29:44,201 I found it. Let's go. 360 00:29:49,318 --> 00:29:50,983 I want her! 361 00:29:58,691 --> 00:29:59,946 Hey! This way! 362 00:30:07,540 --> 00:30:08,792 Find them! 363 00:30:12,429 --> 00:30:13,865 Where are they? 364 00:30:13,890 --> 00:30:16,535 We cornered the girl, but the guy fell down the trap door. 365 00:30:16,560 --> 00:30:19,258 You lost them? Fools! 366 00:30:19,283 --> 00:30:20,736 Search the castle! 367 00:30:20,947 --> 00:30:23,226 Find Death, and bring her to me! 368 00:30:23,251 --> 00:30:24,972 Right! Let's go! Come this way, quickly! 369 00:30:25,021 --> 00:30:26,902 Check behind those arches! 370 00:31:20,891 --> 00:31:22,143 Come on. 371 00:32:13,888 --> 00:32:15,132 Rats! 372 00:32:41,100 --> 00:32:42,959 Stay right behind me, Talus. 373 00:33:01,077 --> 00:33:02,314 Talus? 374 00:33:03,394 --> 00:33:04,850 I'm OK. 375 00:33:05,539 --> 00:33:08,645 I guess I'm just not... used to this much excitement. 376 00:33:09,407 --> 00:33:11,484 Why were you headed to Corinth? 377 00:33:12,018 --> 00:33:13,673 I grew up in Corinth. 378 00:33:15,238 --> 00:33:17,241 I guess I just wanted to see it. 379 00:33:17,411 --> 00:33:19,354 One last time. 380 00:33:24,021 --> 00:33:26,084 Is there anything I can do? 381 00:33:27,419 --> 00:33:30,262 No... thanks. 382 00:33:32,183 --> 00:33:33,833 Does Gabrielle know? 383 00:33:37,915 --> 00:33:39,570 I shoulda told her... I know. 384 00:33:41,791 --> 00:33:43,798 How long have you known? 385 00:33:45,031 --> 00:33:48,493 I started getting the pains... about a year ago. 386 00:33:49,041 --> 00:33:51,540 And they've been getting worse ever since. 387 00:33:54,522 --> 00:33:57,634 This makes my job a lot tougher. 388 00:33:58,547 --> 00:34:00,758 What you're doing is right. 389 00:34:00,992 --> 00:34:03,564 There are too many people who need her. 390 00:34:04,237 --> 00:34:07,794 I can see why Gabrielle thinks you're so special. 391 00:34:10,319 --> 00:34:11,587 Come on. 392 00:34:19,233 --> 00:34:21,732 Sisyphus... I need to talk to you. 393 00:34:22,011 --> 00:34:25,504 Not now, Karis. Xena has proved more of a challenge than I thought. 394 00:34:25,539 --> 00:34:28,169 What we've done is wrong. I realize that, now. 395 00:34:28,194 --> 00:34:30,759 We've cheated death. How can that be wrong? 396 00:34:30,784 --> 00:34:32,661 What about those who need her? 397 00:34:32,703 --> 00:34:34,556 The people who are in pain? 398 00:34:34,597 --> 00:34:37,535 I've given them life. Isn't that what they want? 399 00:34:41,961 --> 00:34:46,116 If I were to give myself a mortal wound, would you have me suffer as well? 400 00:34:48,725 --> 00:34:50,793 Enough of this nonsense! 401 00:34:51,973 --> 00:34:54,900 If Xena wins, I die. 402 00:35:03,728 --> 00:35:05,586 This hall leads to the king's private chamber. 403 00:35:05,611 --> 00:35:06,842 Good. 404 00:35:10,723 --> 00:35:13,231 -Your Highness? -Talus. 405 00:35:13,813 --> 00:35:15,479 I want to help you. 406 00:35:15,934 --> 00:35:17,185 Why? 407 00:35:17,228 --> 00:35:20,143 Because what my husband has done is wrong. 408 00:35:20,653 --> 00:35:23,102 Look, you can't defeat him without me. 409 00:35:23,127 --> 00:35:26,518 Enough if you survive his traps, you'll never reach Celesta in time. 410 00:35:26,543 --> 00:35:28,336 Thanks for the advice. 411 00:35:28,361 --> 00:35:31,259 Wait! Please. 412 00:35:31,597 --> 00:35:33,245 I know another way. 413 00:35:40,142 --> 00:35:41,687 Well, Xena. 414 00:35:41,712 --> 00:35:45,262 It seems, finally, the spider has caught the fly. 415 00:35:46,508 --> 00:35:48,192 What's the meaning of this? 416 00:35:48,445 --> 00:35:51,147 It's time for you to listen to reason, Sisyphus. 417 00:35:51,578 --> 00:35:53,265 I agree. 418 00:35:53,501 --> 00:35:54,737 Xena. 419 00:35:54,762 --> 00:35:57,228 It's time to let Death go, Sisyphus. 420 00:35:57,253 --> 00:35:59,656 Not without a fight... draw your weapon. 421 00:35:59,681 --> 00:36:02,797 No weapons... there's someone you should meet. 422 00:36:05,317 --> 00:36:07,243 Do you remember me, your Highness? 423 00:36:07,766 --> 00:36:10,980 My mother and I lived in the castle when I was... a small boy. 424 00:36:11,335 --> 00:36:12,568 Talus... 425 00:36:13,240 --> 00:36:16,580 -how are you, my boy? -Not good, your Highness. 426 00:36:18,465 --> 00:36:20,130 I'm dying... 427 00:36:20,154 --> 00:36:22,024 or at least, I should be. 428 00:36:24,586 --> 00:36:26,879 You were very good to my mother and me. 429 00:36:27,073 --> 00:36:29,788 Now, I ask you for one more act of kindness. 430 00:36:30,041 --> 00:36:31,900 Let Celesta go. 431 00:36:32,335 --> 00:36:36,408 You don't understand. If I let her go, I will die. 432 00:36:37,007 --> 00:36:38,679 You shouldn't fear it. 433 00:36:40,807 --> 00:36:43,318 I did for the longest time. 434 00:36:44,303 --> 00:36:48,040 But now my suffering has... grown so... real... 435 00:36:48,419 --> 00:36:49,878 and deep. 436 00:36:50,915 --> 00:36:53,757 Now I know... death can be a friend... 437 00:36:53,782 --> 00:36:57,678 -a resting place. -You must understand, Talus, that... 438 00:36:57,854 --> 00:36:59,719 I'm not suffering. 439 00:37:00,609 --> 00:37:02,915 My life can still be good. 440 00:37:03,420 --> 00:37:05,082 I don't believe that. 441 00:37:05,378 --> 00:37:07,159 When the good King Sisyphus 442 00:37:07,184 --> 00:37:09,685 sees all the pain and misery he has caused the world, 443 00:37:09,710 --> 00:37:13,267 he'll die inside a million times in regret for what he has done. 444 00:37:14,303 --> 00:37:18,300 Don't you see? It's not how long you live that matters. 445 00:37:19,224 --> 00:37:21,290 It's how well you live. 446 00:37:22,092 --> 00:37:23,898 Please, let her go. 447 00:37:24,278 --> 00:37:26,551 You're a great king, Sisyphus. 448 00:37:27,679 --> 00:37:29,731 Be remembered that way. 449 00:37:39,771 --> 00:37:42,566 I was so concerned with my own life, 450 00:37:42,591 --> 00:37:44,676 I forgot about the rest of the world. 451 00:37:45,220 --> 00:37:47,104 I've been such a fool. 452 00:37:48,413 --> 00:37:50,708 Oh... it's not too late. 453 00:37:56,706 --> 00:37:58,393 I will miss you. 454 00:37:59,233 --> 00:38:01,308 Don't count me out yet. 455 00:38:01,772 --> 00:38:04,280 Sisyphus... there's not much time. 456 00:38:15,283 --> 00:38:17,571 Xena! Talus! They're right behind me! 457 00:38:17,623 --> 00:38:19,232 Stay away from those chains! 458 00:38:20,596 --> 00:38:24,124 Or this young thing... will be Death's first victim. 459 00:38:28,618 --> 00:38:30,484 -Let her go! -Talus... 460 00:38:30,947 --> 00:38:32,570 let me. 461 00:38:33,002 --> 00:38:35,699 Shouldn't you be looking for a shallow grave somewhere? 462 00:38:38,687 --> 00:38:40,571 Just a few more minutes. 463 00:38:40,698 --> 00:38:42,366 Come on, Toxeus... 464 00:38:43,120 --> 00:38:45,362 wouldn't you rather have me by the throat 465 00:38:45,387 --> 00:38:47,534 than that scrawny little girl? 466 00:38:47,708 --> 00:38:51,416 -Are you offering to join me? -Run me through, and I'm yours. 467 00:38:51,441 --> 00:38:52,775 No, Xena! 468 00:38:59,973 --> 00:39:02,890 You unlock Celesta. I'll handle the others. 469 00:39:08,766 --> 00:39:11,482 -Die, Xena! -Not today! 470 00:39:31,452 --> 00:39:33,128 Get away from those chains. 471 00:40:50,024 --> 00:40:52,931 -You all right? -That was a little close. 472 00:40:53,275 --> 00:40:54,935 I'm ready, Celesta. 473 00:40:55,398 --> 00:40:59,971 Your time will come. First, someone else needs me. 474 00:41:05,225 --> 00:41:06,453 Wait. 475 00:41:06,478 --> 00:41:08,547 Wait. There's been some kind of mistake. 476 00:41:09,070 --> 00:41:12,000 No, Gabrielle, it's... no mistake. 477 00:41:13,168 --> 00:41:14,833 I have to say goodbye. 478 00:41:15,338 --> 00:41:16,806 'Goodbye?' 479 00:41:17,892 --> 00:41:19,559 I don't understand. 480 00:41:20,088 --> 00:41:23,856 Talus is very sick. He has been for a long time. 481 00:41:25,968 --> 00:41:27,625 But I didn't know. 482 00:41:30,128 --> 00:41:31,373 I'm ready. 483 00:41:31,398 --> 00:41:34,414 No. You don't have to take him. 484 00:41:35,053 --> 00:41:37,576 We saved you. You owe us. 485 00:41:38,379 --> 00:41:39,625 Please. 486 00:41:44,187 --> 00:41:45,854 I should've told you. 487 00:41:48,089 --> 00:41:49,774 Forgive me, Gabrielle. 488 00:41:50,875 --> 00:41:52,942 All I wanted was a memory of you. 489 00:41:54,731 --> 00:41:56,589 This can't be happening. 490 00:41:58,469 --> 00:42:00,782 We'll meet each other again, someday... 491 00:42:01,443 --> 00:42:02,947 on the other side. 492 00:42:05,355 --> 00:42:07,005 You won't forget me? 493 00:42:08,267 --> 00:42:09,938 How could I?