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I had that-- that dream again.

Yeah, I know.

Part of the same thing,Gabrielle.

Your body and your dreams are just reacting to your first kill.

I'll never forgive myself.

It was instinct.

No, you're wrong.

Uh-- I made the decision to kill her.

I went against everything that I stand for.

I know it's hard. I remember my first kill.

But, you are going to get through this thing.

You're gonna wake up one day and have hope again.

You'll see,there's so much good to be done.

Maybe.

I just feel like I should be punished for what I've done.

You are being punished by your conscience.

For someonelike you there couldn't be a worse torture.

You finish those herbs I gave you?

Yeah, but it's not doing any good.

And the pressure points didn't work either.

You got it bad.

On the bright side seasickness'll be a romp after this.

That's right-- we're getting on a ship.

Unfortunately, it is the only way to get back to Greece.

Well, I guess I'll be glad to get off this island.

Hmmm.

Brittania didn't turn out to be my favorite place.

What was that?

I don't know.It was too high-pitched to be a wolf.

Let's get out of these woods.

Good idea.

Gabrielle, we honor you.

Xena! I don't know why, but they won't attack me.

Good-- all the more for me.

Will you just stay behind me?

I'm gonna kick these ladies' butts.

Xena, will you please?! I don't feel good at all.

All right. Well, this is your lucky day.

My friend's not feeling well. Come on.

Gabrielle, we mean you no harm.

We're your friends.We love you. We worship you.

Let us Banshees care for you.

You are the chosen one,Gabrielle.

They're ranting; come on.

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...

Banshees-- what are they? Are they-- are they human?

I've only heard stories, but it seems

they take on mortal features just before they strike

Then they go back into shade form once they hit you.

I was just getting their timing.

Xena, what do you think they wanted with me?

Who knows?

It's just another reason to get out of Brittania

and back to Greece.

They were very strange.

Yeah, you're telling me.

And I thought the Greek immortals were freaks.

Yeah, but they're our freaks.

You all right?

Yeah-- my stomach's better.

It's just-- my soul. Xena,

I thought that Crafstar was

leading me to the salvation of the world--

through peace and light.

And instead I discovered the heart of darkness.

I became a part of that.

I think that,that's what the Banshees were talking about--

that maybe that there's an evil in me--

and that they want to worship that?

Now, you stop that. Gabrielle,

what you're talking now is nonsense.

What happened in that temple

cannot destroy the core of your goodness.

It only gave it a greater challenge.

You're gonna rise above it. I know you will.

Come on,let's go eat.

We're looking for passage back to Greece.

The only boat I know going that far south is old Hasdrud-al

He's a Phoenecian trader.

Where can I find him?

In his warehouse, over by the wharf--

checking out his cargo.

Thanks. Look, why don't you wait here,

and I'll go talk to this Hasdrud-al.

It sounds like a plan.

Maybe I'll get something to eat.

Yeah, that'd be great if you can manage it.

Ha-- have you got any chicken broth?

Yeah.

There you go.That should go down pretty easy.

I'll be back, soon.

She's in there. Get the torches.

OK.

Hey-- can I have some cherries too, please?

Yeah, yeah.

And some beef jerky.

Uh-huh.

Mmmm-- pork liver.

Right.

I mean, if you've got it.

Oh, and don't overcook it, 'cause

I like it really bloody.

Yeah.

You know--

if you melt some cheese over the top,

that would be perfect.

Sure.

How much for two passages to Greece?

Aah-- Greece is a long way.

Cut the talk. How much?

Maybe-- eighty Mycenean dinars.

Are you crazy?

Where am I gonna come up with that kind of money?

I'm afraid that's your concern-- not mine.

All right, then-- let's just make it fory--

Eighty-- nothing less.

Hmmm.

You know-- can I have some more goat's cream,please?

Mm-hmm.

Hmm. Hey-- if you have any chicken gizzards--

you just fry'em in some sheep lard.

Send 'em my way.

Hmm. This is so good.

Burn the witch! Burn! Burn!

Why don't you just get out of here?!

I don't deserve this.

Hmm.

I didn't do anything!

What are you talking about?

That!

Yeah! Burn the witch!

All right, Hasdrud-al.

Fifteen Mycenean dinars,

paid when we've arrived in Athens.

Agreed-- your hand on it.

Payment due before we set sail tomorrow.

You drive a hard bargain. Uh-- I'll see you tomorrow.

You guys-- you're really asking for it, aren't you?

You witch!

Xena!

Get her!

Gabrielle!

She's heading toward the bridge!

Uh!

Why are you chasing my friend?

The warriors.

The ones with the pierced hearts?

Yes. They said that she will--

bring in the beginning of the end.

The end of what?!

Goodness.

And where do these warriors live?

In the forest of the Banshees.

Gabr-- All right, Banshees-- time for a rematch.

Don't be afraid, Gabrielle.

Why are you doing this? What do you want with me?

We wanna serve you--

-- worship you--

-- nourish you.

Nourish me? Worship me?

You are the gate-- the way-- the spring.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Oh! What is happening to my stomach?

Don't you know?

Know what?

You carry within you the child that will bring a

new order to the world-- the child of darkness.

I'm carrying a child? I don't think so.

Xena-- they're crazy!

Now,look-- we're--

we're going walk out of here like we did last time, OK?

No! We can't let you leave the

forest again until the baby is born.

Xena, let's just run for it.

I-- I'm feeling much better.

Oh, we don't have to run for it.

I'm gonna slap these bitches silly.

We're leaving this forest.

You got a problem with that?

Gabrielle-- now we run.

Go! Come on!

There it is.

Inside, quick--

legend says they can't follow without being asked.

I am still a hair off from my timing, but next time, they're in trouble.

Uh. Where are we? Why did we come to this place?

We should be safe, here.

How do you know?

This is the castle of the warriors of the pierced heart.

They're working against the Banshees,I think.

I think. Why don't you take this off?

No-- Xena, what's going on? Ahh.

I think you're pregnant.

I'd say you're in your fourth month, I mean--

That's ridiculous.

Xena, I'm--I'm having a hysterical

reaction to killing Meridian.

Tell me who these warriors are.

They're the ones that sent the lynch-mob on you.

And they're supposed to be an improvement over the Banshees?

Xena--

-- at least they seem interested in protecting me.

Not you-- it.

Stop talking like that! I am not pregnant.

There has to be a logical explanation--

Gabrielle, what's wrong?

It moved. What is it?

I don't know-- but it's growing very fast.

Come on, we gotta find a place for you to lie down--

this way.

I'm being punished.

What?!

I'm being punished for killing Meridian.

Gabrielle,

you are not the first person ever to shed blood.

Xena, you don't understand.

I-- I was gonna break the cycle.

I mean,all--

all that pain and that violence was gonna stop with me.

Yeah, yeah.

Now, I want you to get some rest, all right?

I was gonna revere life--

-- bring peace-- heal--

it's the one thing that I never doubted--never

my role as peacemaker.

And then I did--

I killed and now, someone--something--

is making me pay.

Ah, it's growing.

Rest now. Go to sleep, Gabrielle.

Rest now. Yeah. Lie down.

Mmm.

Everything's all right.

die, if that's what it takes!

I say it's wrong!

You have violated--

the most sacred trust of the round table.

We didn't attack the girl.

You're hiding behind a technicality.

You incited the entire village to try and kill her--

that's just as bad.

Our oath forbids us ever to bring harm to the innocent--

and that young girl beamed with goodness.

Difficult times call for unique measures.

She is innocent--

that's true.

But,what's inside her must die!

Kill me, and watch him die! It won't take long.

What is growing inside my friend?

Darkness!

You don't know that. It could be child--

One version at a time!

Evil incarnate! Undo whatever you did to me!

I'll tell you everything!

Have you ever heard-- of Dahok?

I've been told he's a power

that can't be let into the world.

Dahok-- is the blind force behind every evil will.

If he were to become the dominant power in our world--

goodness itself would be the casualty.

When your friend was on the altar in the temple of Dahok,

he planted his seed within her.

You can't be sure that's what it is.

But, why else would the Banshees protect her like that?!

What are you saying?

The being, that Gabrielle carries within her,

is the window through

which ultimate evil wishes to enter the world.

She's here in the castle!

Gabrielle!

What's happening?

OK-- you're gonna have to listen to me.

Now, breathe deeply, all right?

Come on! Kick the door in!

Come on, Gabrielle. It's gonna be all right.

It hurts so much!

This should help.

I'm afraid! I'm afraid!

Gabrielle-- don't think about that right now.

We just have to get through this.

Now,push!

The baby's coming!

Quickly! Break it down!

Keep breathing. Come on.

What if it's a-- ?

Push!

It's coming!

It's a girl.

I've got it!

Don't let them kill my baby.

Get that baby!

Get out of the way.

No one's touching that baby.

Taswan-- that child is innocent-- a clean slate.

We can't punish it for the sins of its father.

You're wrong. It's very existence is a sin.

We don't know if this is a child of the darkness or the light.

Our beliefs say that both will come in a similar way.

You're both sentimental fools. It dies-- now!

Come on, Gabrielle.

Let's get you to someplace safe.

OK-- here. OK.

That baby will not leave this castle alive!

Isn't she beautiful? You were right.

About what?

You said that one day I would have hope again.

Here it is.

That's what I'm gonna call her-- Hope.

Are you all right?

I feel great.

Well, you weren't great a few minutes ago.

I guess being a mother must agree with me.

I feel like some power has just--

poured new life into me.

Thank you for your help.

As soon as Gabrielle's strong enough to travel,

we'll fight our way out of here.

It's amazing how fast she's growing.

She's perfect.

I'm sure she's the child of the light.

Well-- regardless of who her father is--

she's born aninnocent,just like anyone else.

Why is that sword stuck in the stone.

Our last king, before the Romans came--

he struck that sword into the stone.

Hmm. No one's been able to move it since.

Our tradition states, that one day,

a great warrior will be born to our people.

He will become our king--

and lead us in our fight against the barbarians.

And we'll know who he his because,

only he will be able to pull out the sword.

Nice blade.

She-- Did-- did you-- ?

Xena, isn't she just the most beautiful little gem?

How could anybody ever think she's evil?

Who do you think she is?

Well, she's my daughter.

Doesn't it bother you that she's obviously not mortal?

She's half-mortal.She's like Hercules.

Actually, that's not a bad model for her.

Gabrielle, she is the daughter of Dahok.

I have thought about that.

Xena, maybe she is.

Look, if that's true,

then I will help her fight against her dark side--

just like I helped you fight against yours.

But, what if it's not possible?

Xena-- if you were truly my friend,

you will stop thinking of her

as some symbol of an evil god.

See her for what she truly is.

She's a beautiful,innocent baby.

Well, all right.

But, I'll be watching her development very carefully.

What does that mean?

Just that I'm not so convinced of her innocence.

Well, you get this clear, Xena.

No matter what she is,

she is my daughter.

Don't come between us.

Get some rest.

We'll try and leave here around midnight.

Iochid? Iochid? Goen.

What?

Shh-- Iochid's gone.

Well, how is that possible?

There must be another way out of here.

Well, the castle's full of secret passageways-- and

Iochid has lived longer here than anyone else

I wouldn't worry,though.

Iochid would do nothing to hurt that child.

If you don't mind, I'll worry all right.

He moved back here.

And then I heard some kind of scraping sound.

I'm gonna go see where our little friend went.

You stay here,and look after Gabrielle and the baby.

Come here, sweetheart Oh! What's the matter?

Can't sleep?

Oh--

come here.

Look, look.

Look up; look up; look. Come here. Come on.

She's here.

I know, and the sinner will protect her.

But that child will one day

bring to the Earth Dahok's dark power.

When she does, all who helped her will be rewarded;

and all who opposed her,

in the name of what fools call goodness--

will meet a horrible death.

When the new order comes, I get Brittania-- right?

As promised.

I, as a warrior of the pierced heart,

give you permission to enter.

Goen.Goen, we've got trouble. Iochid's a traitor, and--

What are you doing?

Get away, Gabrielle.

What are you saying?

That thing killed Goen.

It strangled him with his own medallion chain.

Have you lost your mind?

Look at her.

She's a-- she's a baby.

It is not a baby.

It is a thing in the form of a baby--

a dark, wicked thing that must be destroyed.

Listen to you. You are talking about my daughter.

No-- I am talking about evil itself.

I can't let it fall into the hands of the Banshees.

I will not let you do this.

Xena, anybody could have come in here and killed

Goen-- anybody.

No, you're wrong, Gabrielle. That thing killed him.

Stop her!

Take her. Take me, the warrior woman.

Ha-ha! You're a glutton for punishment, aren't you?!

I've got your number, Sweetie.

You're not used to that kind of treatment, are you?

Hey! What are you doing with that horse?!

I traded for it fair and square!

I gave up a perfectly good rowboat for it!

A rowboat?

Yep!The young lady that took

it headed down the river a while ago!

Cutest little toddler she had with her!

You're getting pretty good at this, aren't you,Gabrielle?

How much do you want for that horse!

You all right? Please, don't cry.

I'm not gonna let her hurt you.

I promise I won't.

I'll die, first. Are you tired?

Me, too. We can't rest. Xena won't. I know her.

Who are you? Who are you?

Yah! Yah!

You see what I mean? She's relentless.

Gabrielle! Gabrielle!

That thing you're holding is a monster!

It has to be destroyed!

Gabrielle! Gabrielle--

I understand how you feel!

You're looking at it as

if this were a real baby! Gabrielle!

You have to consider what we know!

You were in the temple of Dahok, the evil one!

You were on his altar!

He planted that thing inside you!

It grew so fast and it killed within hours of being born!

Gabrielle!

You talked about wanting to end

the cycle of pain and violence!

By protecting that thing,

you're only ensuring the victory of that cycle!

- Xena! - Gabrielle!

I'm coming. Gabrielle-- Gabrielle, where is it?

She turned on me.

What?

She tried to choke me.

It's beautiful expression of sweetness

just turned into this,

this hateful snarl and--

and it was like looking into evil itself.

I threw her-- down there.

Gabrielle, I know this is terrible but--

you did the right thing.

What? What is it?!

You don't believe me?!

Do you think I'm lying?

I threw her off the cliff!

Xena, when I knew what she was,

I wanted her dead!

Just as much as you!

Xena, this is madness.

Get away from that rock, Gabrielle.

I can't believe you're doing this.

Move.

No.

Now!

Are you satisfied?

Gabrielle, I'm sorry. I just had to be sure.

I know; I know.

I know you're out there-- somewhere.

My-- my love; my hope.

Please--be good.

Captioned by Grantman Brown