Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001): Season 1, Episode 12 - Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts - full transcript

We must protect Helen!
Save the queen!

Helen!

Nightmare again?

It's so real, Paris.

I told you there's nothing
to worry about.

Menelaus and his army
are exhausted.

Victory for Troy is at hand.

I wish I could believe that.

Get some rest.

These nightmares rob you
of your beauty. And, after all...

...Isn't that what I've been fighting for?



Maltiades.

Is everything all right, Your Highness?

I need you to deliver a message
for me. Have you heard of Xena?

Yes.

-Take this to her.
-Yes, Highness.

Half an apple, that's it?

I should have picked up some more supplies
when we came down Mount Poulis.

But don't worry.

We're not far from
Troy. We can just stop there and...

No, we're not stopping in Troy,
Gabrielle. It's too dangerous.

And besides, after fighting
the greeks for ten years...

...I doubt that trojans have
any food to spare.

It was just a thought.

I mean, the only chance I
get to see Helen...



The face that launched a thousand ships...

A thousand war ships.

Forget it.

Ok. I don't need
food if you don't.

-Let me pass!
-What is that?

Get her!

We've got her now.

Come on.

Hurry!

Is he all right?

-Are you Xena?
-Yes.

-Do I know you?
-I'm Maltiades.

Queen Helen sent me to
deliver a message to you.

-Is she all right?
-Yes.

-But she wants you to come to Troy.
-You know Helen?

We met a long time ago
in Sparta, before the war.

Please.

Promise you'll go. The lives of
thousands of soldiers depend on you.

-I will.
-Good.

Be sure no one knows
why you're there.

All right.

-I... Is...
-Yes.

We'll give him a proper
burial and then we'll go.

To Troy?

To Troy.

In the 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.

XENA - WARRIOR PRINCESS

It's Troy!

Ok. Let me get this straight.

To get inside Troy, not only do we have
to get past that huge stone wall...

...but we have to do it
in front of the greek army?

Keep your voice down, Gabrielle.

Right.

-But you do have a plan?
-Count on it.

Are your boots laced?

Come on!

Follow my lead! Come on!

Stay close, Gabrielle!

Come on, Gabrielle!

-Gabrielle?
-Perdicus? Are you all right?

Open the gates!
Open the gates!

Open the gates? Are you crazy?

Run, Gabrielle! Run!
I'll cover you.

-I'm right behind you!
-Come on!

Charge the gates!

Help me get the gates.

Open the gates!

Come on, hurry!

Hurry!

Get inside!

-Go in there!
-You first!

Archers!

Close the gates!

Thanks for your help.

We should introduce ourselves.

-My name is Gabrielle...
-I know who you are.

-Perdicus?
-Gabrielle.

You two know one another...

This is Perdicus, from my home town.

We were to be married.

-I thought you were a farmer.
-I was...

But not anymore.

-Shore up those gates.
-Yes, sir.

-Follow me.
-Shore up the gates.

Welcome to Troy.

Well, this plan of yours had better work.

The morale of my troops
dwindles with each passing day.

If Troy doesn't fall soon, I may
never see Helen again.

King Menelaus.

Forgive me, Your Highness.
I didn't mean to intrude.

-What is it?
-A report from the front.

The Warrior Princess, Xena...,

...has fought through our lines
and into Troy.

Xena.

Leave us.

Well, I trust you can take care
of this little unforeseen problem.

We don't need a wolf among
our sheep now, do we?

-So, what brings you to Troy?
-The war.

-You're here to fight?
-If I'm needed.

With your fighting skills...

...I'm sure you'll be welcome
by commander Deiphobus.

Who's she?

He's the head of
Troy's security forces and Paris' brother.

Well, first I have to see Helen and Paris.

Why?

I've got to meet
who I'm fighting for.

I'm sorry. No one sees them without
permission. It's against regulations.

Well, that's never bothered me before.

Don't worry. If anyone asks,
I'll say you tried to stop me.

Wait here. I'm sure
you two have plenty to talk about.

-Good to see you.
-Good to see you.

Perdicus, the greeks are on the move!

Call out the second detail!
I want them on the south battlement.

-Yes, sir!
-Find someplace safe. I have to go.

I understand you opened
the gates for the greek warrior woman.

Yes, commander. But she, she battled
an entire platoon of her own countrymen.

I thought we could possibly utilize
her fighting skills.

Perhaps. But where do I find her now?

I advised that she
report to you, sir.

Then why haven't I seen her?

I tried to stop her, but she insisted
on seeing Paris and Helen first.

If anything happens to them,
I will hold you responsible.

You sent for me?

Xena...

I was worried you wouldn't come.

Well, we've had our
differences in the past...

...but you're still a friend.

Thank you.

Where's Maltiades?

Dead.

I fought off his attackers,
but not in time to save his life.

I'm sorry.

I know you wouldn't have sent him
into danger without a good reason.

You're right.

I see terrible things
in my dreams, Xena.

I want you to take me to Menelaus.

Why would you want to go back to
the man you were forced to marry?

It's the only way the greeks
will withdraw and the fighting will stop.

You're wrong.

Paris and his army will carve a
bloody path to the sea...

...chasing after you.

You're better off staying in Troy.

At least Paris loves you.

Wait!

Xena, please.

After ten years of war...

...Troy has become
a city of misery and death.

Paris may have loved me once...

...but now he is
consumed with victory.

We're barely more than strangers.

I just want the war to end.

There she is!

What is the meaning of this, Deiphobus?
How dare you enter my chamber?

My apologies, but you're safety's
my first concern.

Then you'd better tighten security.

I've got to tell you, for a city
under attack, it was pretty easy to get in here.

-What do you want?
-To meet with Helen.

I don't fight for people I don't know.

A greek warrior
wants to fight for Troy...

-Do you take me for a fool?
-She's telling the truth.

If you don't believe
her, let Paris decide.

By all means...

...my guards
will escort you to the temple.

It's been a long time.

Yeah.

Last time I saw you,
you were sprintin' out of town.

Right.

I'm sorry... I... that I left
without saying goodbye.

-It was wrong.
-That's all right.

I'm not angry anymore.

What are you doing in Troy?

I had heard stories about Helen and
Paris. I wanted to be in a place where...

...people werefighting for love.

I'm the one who told you those stores.

That's all they were, stories.

You're not a soldier, Perdicus.
You don't belong here.

No, no.

For the first time in my life,
I feel I really do belong.

Go home before something
happens to you.

I'm sorry, Gabrielle, but...

...you can't tell me what to do anymore.

She claims she wants to fight for Troy.

-If you want me.
-I don't trust her.

-She's greek, an outsider.
-I never lifted a sword for Greece.

-It makes no difference.
-Look, she fought bravely...

...to get into Troy.
I don't see any reason to doubt her.

-Deiphobus.
-Anteus?

Xena.

What are you doing?

I saw this coward kill a
loyal trojan outside the city.

That cut on his face was
made by my sword.

-He's dead.
-Good.

This man was obviously a traitor.

He was a member of your
personal guard, Deiphobus.

I know.

And I assure you, there'll be a
thorough investigation of all my men.

Good idea. Traitors
rarely act alone.

It's a shame this one won't be talking.

He was but a few paces from you and
Helen. I had no choice but to kill him.

What's done, is done. Xena,
you've proven yourself an ally of Troy.

You're welcome to stay
as our guest.

Treat her accordingly.
-As you wish.

It's me, isn't it?
That's why you're doing this.

You have nothing to feel
guilty about. I'm here because I wanna be.

You forget
who you're talking to.

Remember the time that you almost drowned
trying to save my hat when it fell in the river?

Or the time that you almost got trampled
trying to give me a carriage ride?

Well, those days are over. I'm
not a love-sick kid anymore.

What if something happens to you?
What am I supposed to do then?

-Write a story about me.
-Archers!

Archers!

Get down!

Take cover!

Head for your stations!

Perdicus!

Give me a bow!

This is for my friend!

You've taken good care of Gabrielle.
I wanted to thank you for that.

There's no need.
She's like family.

Tell me about Deiphobus.

Well, he may not be the nicest guy
in town, but he's a good warrior.

No one has killed more enemies.

What about friends?

-What do you mean?
-Xena?

Nothing.

-It's just a hunch.
-I better be getting back.

If you're worried about Perdicus,
don't. He's a good soldier.

He'll be all right.

I hope so.

So, did you find out Helen's
plan to end the war?

She wants me to take her
back to Menelaus.

You're kidding!

-Are you gonna do it?
-No.

It won't solve anything.

-But I do think she's in danger here.
-How come?

There's something going on in Troy.
I don't know what it is, but I can feel it.

I'd feel a lot better if you stayed here
with Perdicus. I know he'll take care of you.

I've got something to do.

Keep your eyes open.

Yes, sir. I'll be right down.

What do you think you're doing?

The only thing I can. I'm going to
Menelaus, with or without your help.

-That's not the answer.
-Then what is?

Every day another soldier dies for my
happiness. I can't live with it anymore.

Then don't.

The war stopped being about your
happiness a long time ago, Helen.

We both know Paris doesn't love you.
And Menelaus barely knows you.

The war will go on without you, Helen.

Let it.

But where would I go?

-What would I do?
-What do you want to do?

I don't know.

No one's ever asked me that before.

Deiphobus...

Where's Deiphobus going?

Wait here.

Long live Greece!

-They don't suspect a thing.
-Excellent work, Deiphobus.

I followed Deiphobus to
the greek camp...

...where I saw him plotting
with King Menelaus.

She's right.
I did meet with Menelaus.

But I was there to convince him
that he'll never win this war.

I was there to make peace.

-You mean...
-Yes.

At long last,
King Menelaus has decided to give up.

-Thank the gods!
-What I saw was no council of peace.

Your brother is a traitor.

I have reports from every platoon.

The greek army has pulled out...

...and they've left
a gift of peace at the gates.

Beware greeks bearing gifts, Paris.

Too little, too late, Xena.
Your people have surrendered.

-Can't you see what's going on?
-Don't listen to her.

She can't be trusted.
Ask yourself this...

What was Xena doing
near the greek camp?

You've won the war, my brother.

You're right about Xena,
I can't take any chances.

No!

You can't do this.

Things are a little more complicated
than they seem, my dear.

Why don't you find yourself something
pretty to wear to the celebration?

Get her!

Move!

Get in there!

To the victory of Troy!

Good morning!

Too bad you're
missing all the fun, Xena.

There's been quite a celebration.

Don't even bother, Deiphobus.
You might fool the others...

I have no idea
what you're talking about.

We both know that
horse is a trick.

But what I can't figure out...

...is what a scum-sucking
opportunist like you...

...would want Helen
back with Menelaus for.

What do you get out of it?

Have you met the new prisoner?

This is Xena.

The greek warrior who betrayed you
by helping the people of Troy.

Why a sad face?

I don't feel much like celebrating.

Don't be silly.

We finally defeated
Menelaus and his army.

You should be overjoyed.

Still angry about Xena?

I've told you, she's in the dungeon
because that's where she belongs.

But she's done nothing wrong.

If you really love me,
you'll trust my judgment.

I'm tired of this.

I didn't fight ten long years
to listen to your judgment.

Get dressed.
We have a celebration to attend.

Thanks, fellas!

That was some party!

I wonder what happened to Xena. It's
not like her to be gone so long.

She's probably up at the palace.

I'm sure that Helen and Paris
are throwing the biggest party of all.

I don't know...
She's not much for parties.

Well, I wouldn't worry.

I'm sure that she can more
than take care of herself.

Troy's not like back home, is it?

Do you remember...

...that we got caught stealing
corn from Hylus' farm...

...and he threatened to tell your father?

But then you took the blame
so I woudn't be punished.

-Did I ever thank you for that?
-No.

Thank you.

Did you ever think, when we were
kids, that we'd find each other again...

...here, in the middle of Troy?

No.

But I'm sure glad
that we did.

-Open the gates!
-Hurry, open the gates!

Open them.

Find Helen! And bring her to me!

It's begun.

Menelaus is looking for Helen.
It's your job to find her first.

-What about Paris?
-Leave my brother to me.

Round up as many people as you can.
Meet me at the temple of Aphrodite.

-Where are you going?
-To get Helen.

Let's go!

Hurry! In here!

I don't know. Just find the rest of your
men, retreat to the south battlement...

...and form a new line of defense. Go.

Perdicus.

-How did this happen?
-The surrender was a trick.

The greeks have broken through the main
gates. Come with us to the temple.

Come on!

Close the gates!

It's Helen! Take her!

What are you doing?
Take me to Paris.

Sorry, we've got other orders.

Come on, let's go.

That's everyone. Secure the doors.

Xena.

I misjudged you.

-Everything proceeds according to schedule.
-Good. Have you found Helen yet?

Helen and the others are in the
temple. They've barracaded the doors.

-Well, what are you waiting for? Break it down!
-We're trying.

Bring Helen to me. Torch
the city and everything in it.

And remove the horse. I want it as
a memento of my conquest.

Burn the city! Burn Troy to the ground!

Let me out. Menelaus will stop
this madness once I surrender.

-I can't let you do that.
-It's me they want.

Maybe there's another way.

Show me where the supply room is.

-I don't see how...
-Show me.

This way.

Looks like the entire greek
army's out there.

It doesn't look good.

-Perdicus?
-Gab... You...

This may be the last chance
I get to tell you this.

I'm really sorry.
I know that I treated you badly...

And I let you. It was just
as much my fault, Gabrielle.

If only we could've been
honest with each other...

I can't be more honest than this?

This room was built to
store foods and supplies...

...in case the greeks
ever invaded.

I never thought we'd use it.

No, this'll do just fine.

It's all right. I'd like to
speak to him for a moment.

Don't be too long.

I'm sorry.

You don't owe me an apology.

I don't know how all this happened.
I just wanted to love you.

No. You wanted to own me.

If we survive, I'm not gonna stay with you.

I want my own life.

Deiphobus... The greeks deceived you.

It wasn't me who was deceived.
There's only one man worthy of Helen...

Me.

No!

Why?

Because now, you're mine.

Xena!

Everything all right?

Do you think we have
enough of this stuff?

Trust me. We'll have the biggest
smokescreen you have ever seen.

-Where's Paris and Helen?
-In the supply room.

I'll get 'em.

-It's giving way!
-Keep pushing, men!

Gabrielle, hurry!

Xena!

-Paris is dead.
-What?

-Where's Helen?
-She's gone.

-Menelaus has taken her.
-No. He would've called off his army.

-Then who?
-Deiphobus.

Deiphobus? But why?

No time to
find out now.

We'll leave the same way
Deiphobus came in. Go!

Run! Run!

-Where'd they go?
-I can't see!

Find Helen!

So, where is she?
Where's Helen?

I'm sorry, we've checked
every corner of the temple.

There's no one.

You fool!

You've let them get away!

Shut the gates!
No one leaves the city!

As Menelaus ordered, remove the horse!

I thought this thing would be
a lot lighter with nobody in it.

Thanks for the lift.

Get everyone away from the horse.
I'll meet you on the next road.

-Where are you going?
-To get Helen.

Run for your miserable lives.

What do you want from me?

What does every man want
from Helen of Troy?

Don't you realize what you've done?

You've killed your own brother.

And ruined Troy. And for what?

-A woman who will only despise you.
-No matter.

With you at my side,
we'll build a new city.

Give birth
to a new race of trojans.

With my strength and your beauty,
our children will rule the world.

-Leaving so soon?
-Xena, keep away from us.

What now?

We leave him here.

When Menelaus comes out of Troy
empty-handed...

...I want Deiphobus to be
the first thing he sees.

Very nice.

Come on.

Listen, Gabrielle...

I know things
got pretty crazy in there.

And maybe you said some
things that... you didn't really mean.

I just want you to know that
I don't expect anything from you.

As far as I'm concerned, we can
go our separate ways.

Right.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

-Great.
-Good, good.

I know that we'll see each other again, some day.

You take care of yourself.

You too.

Thank you for everything.

I just wish we could have saved Troy.

When two kings are
bent on destruction...

...there's nothing much anyone can do.

You've done a lot for me, Xena.

You showed me the only person
that can make me happy is me.

-I appreciate that.
-You're welcome.

What's next for you?

I don't know.

But, for the first time,
it's my decision.

I know you'll make it the right one.

-Goodbye, Xena.
-Perdicus, where you headed?

A new city,
a few days' journey from here.

But who knows...

It sounds wonderful.

Do you mind if I travel
with you for a while?

Not at all.

I'll send a messenger ahead to announce
your arrival, so the leaders can...

If it's all the same to you, I think I'd rather...

...be treated
like a normal person for a change.

-You take care.
-You know I will.

-Shall we?
-Ok.

I thought Perdicus
would be joining us for a while.

No.

I think he's made other plans.

Do you want to go back for the horse?
It's bound to be a collectors' item.

Only if you're gonna pull it.

Nah.

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