Speak.
Cleopatra…
Rome is on the brink
of an all-out civil w*r.
And why should that interrupt
my bath?
You command the greatest navy
in the world.
A strategic prize, if your name
happens to be Brutus or Antony.
Whichever one of them
gets control of your navy…
…will rule the empire.
Well, it sounds like they'll both
be courting me then, doesn't it?
Or trying to eliminate you.
There are those that say,…
with you out of the way…
…the egyptian navy
will go to the highest bidder.
You worry too much.
I have always known how to protect
Egypt, my people… and myself.
I will keep the romans at bay.
See that my chief admiral
receives those orders.
Is it just me, Shiana, or…
do crises only happen when I'm naked?
Cleopatra…
An urgent message from Rome.
Help her!
Shiana…
My queen…
Shiana…
Take this to Xena.
I will, my queen.
Are we really going to do this?
Yes, we're really going to do this.
I fell that I owe it to Cleopatra.
I wish Eve could see this.
No, she's better off in Alexandria
with my mother.
Do you have a plan?
First we become Egypt,
and then we take on Rome.
There's a rumor that Brutus
is in Egypt.
I hope it's true, Canidius.
It'll save me the trouble
of having to find him.
If he gets control of Cleopatra's fleet,
we may not wanna find him.
There's no reason to believe
that he is any closer to that than we are.
Sir! Queen Cleopatra bids you welcome,
and has sent you a gift!
Queen Cleopatra
has sent me a gift…
-Bring it in.
-Sir, yes, sir! Bring it in!
It's a carpet, sir!
Dismissed.
"Will Rome enter Egypt?"
I am Cleopatra.
Queen of Egypt.
sl*ve of Rome.
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.
Cat got your tongue?
Queen Cleopatra…
Your reputation for not wasting time…
'tis well deserved.
Egypt is yours, Antony.
Won't you free me?
Is that what you want?
Surely this is about you
capturing me.
If that was the plan,
I would have dressed for the occasion.
Now I am free, and you?
Let's just say your conquest
is not yet complete.
Well, of course not.
And who could expect the great
Antony to surrender easily?
I simply thought that you might be
the type to enjoy surprises.
Your guessing serves you well, Queen.
But I came here…
to form an alliance with you.
One based on trust…
…and openness.
I think we got
the openness covered.
And as for trust…
Well, I really couldn't have come here
in a more vulnerable state now, could I?
So perhaps you should trust me.
Come to my palace.
I think I can find
a bed for you.
I must speak with Cleopatra
at once!
-Brutus… Is she expecting you?
-No, she's not, but I fear for her safety.
What does Cleopatra have to be afraid of,
Brutus?
Gabrielle?
I'm alive.
I'll handle this.
You survived the crucifixion…
You should have been there.
-What are you doing here?
-I'm paying a visit to an old friend.
-Where's Xena?
-She's with Cleopatra.
-Well, then I'll see them both.
-It's not a good time, Brutus.
I'll relay your concerns
about her safety.
I'd just as soon do that in person.
Come on, then. I won't bite.
Why don't you wait there while I slip
into something less comfortable?
Brutus is here to see Cleoptra.
Great idea, Shiana.
I'm sure Rome would love
a tour of Egypt's palace.
Gabrielle, this is ridiculous.
I have information that could save
Cleopatra's life. I insist on seeing her!
You're in no position
to make demands!
Ave, Brutus.
You know, you're
in a queen's bedchamber.
I have come to warn Cleopatra
there are people plotting against her.
Under no circumstances should she
trust either Antony or Octavius.
They both want her dead.
Octavius?
Caesar's adopted son?
He claims to be
the rightful heir to Rome.
He's just a murdering opportunist.
Well, I'll be sure and tell her.
-I know she'll appreciate your concern.
-I would like to see her myself.
She's busy.
I'm glad you and Gabrielle
are well.
What should I do with Antony?
The bath.
If Brutus is right, Xena,
Antony may try to k*ll you.
I think he has some business
to conclude with me first.
Welcome, Antony.
Oh, this is my companion…
…Iris.
If I were your hands, Iris,
I would be fortunate indeed.
-Leave us.
-No.
I have matters to attend to.
Besides… I have supped
full of pleasures this night.
Perhaps by morning we can put
this issue of trust behind us…
…and move on.
God, Xena… I thought he was
going to accept your invitation.
How did you know he wouldn't?
I didn't.
-Are you Cleopatra?
-Are you my assassin?
-No! I was coming to see you.
-We have a front door for that.
But… this was the only way.
Believe me.
Go!
Help me!
Get up! Get up!
Cleopatra!
-Where'd you think you were going?
-Away from him.
He wants me dead. Those assassins
were after me.
Oh, well, aren't you
the center of attention.
Isn't it more likely
they were after me?
-It was my bedroom they torched.
-That's why we must ally.
-They want us both dead.
-And who are you?
Octavius.
Queen Cleopatra,
may I introduce the grandnephew…
…and adopted son… of Julius Caesar.
And a traitor.
I'm a traitor?
What would Caesar think of his closest
friend denying me his throne?
Uncle Julius was too busy…
…to realize
just how ill-equipped you are.
It's not that I love Caesar less.
I love Rome more.
Cleopatra, please, he'll k*ll me!
Silence.
Take him away.
I'll deal with him later.
Come on, traitor!
How do I know that you aren't
somehow involved in this?
I came here…
to put out the fire.
We have unfinished business,
you and I.
Yes?
I'm losing sight of your plan, Xena.
Are you going to flirt him to death?
I'm getting him to trust me,
so I can do what I want with him.
-Be careful. He's your type.
-You think?
What's this unfinished business?
He's going to try to seduce me
into letting him use Cleopatra's navy.
And then?
And then I'll have him on his knees.
-Figuatively speaking, of course.
-Of course.
Have I been blind?
Have I been lost?
Have I been wrong?
Have I been wise?
Have I been strong?
Have I been hypnotized?
Mesmerized…
…by what my eyes have found…
…in that great street carnival?
Have I been blind?
Have I been lost?
Have I been wrong?
Have I been wise?
Have I been strong?
Have I been hypnotized?
Mesmerized…
…by what my eyes have found…
…in that great street carnival?
In that carnival?
Queen Cleopatra…
Don't forget your meeting
with your advisors.
Ah, my advisors…
Yes, they're such busybodies.
Rome wasn't built in a day.
What do you think you were doing?
I was in complete control.
-How far were you going to let that go?
-Until he begged for my navel.
-Your navy?
-I know what I'm doing.
Xena, what happens if he's the one
who k*lled Clepatra?
Then he's the one I'll k*ll if I have to.
I have no real feelings for him,
Gabrielle, believe me.
This is from Antony.
Really?
He invites you to meet him tomorrow night,
under the pyramids.
Tell him I'll be there.
Got him right where I want him.
Our time in this world… is brief.
Kingdoms… They're mere clay.
Will Rome surpass their majesty?
I don't know.
In a place like this…
a man is truly small.
Why did you come to Egypt?
My navy.
Yes. But that has changed.
Changed how?
I don't want you to give me your navy.
You would always suspect
that that is all I wanted from you.
So what do you want from me?
Your love.
My love won't help you
in a fight against Brutus.
The first time I saw you…
…I knew a man would give up
a kingdom for such a woman.
There is nothing that I
have learned since…
…that would change my mind.
Nothing?
Nothing.
Antony…
One of Brutus'?
No, wait, Antony.
He could be useful to us.
Tell Brutus he missed.
Tell him Antony and Cleopatra
are alive, well…
…and together.
Do you think I tried
to k*ll Cleopatra?
I don't know.
Tears are for boys.
I know some men
who could use a good cry.
I need to put them behind me,
and think of my people.
The people of Rome?
And all who are
under its protection.
My uncle exploited the peoples
of the world for his ambition.
I want to correct that.
To bring them Roman peace.
Pax Romana.
Do you think I'm foolish?
No, I don't.
Xena?
You were right, Gabrielle.
I do have a soft spot for bad boys.
Even worse is a bad boy
who loves like a fool.
What happened?
He wouldn't take Cleopatra's navy.
He says he wants my love instead.
I think he means it.
Maybe you can enlist him as an ally.
Well, what will happen when
he finds out that I'm not Cleopatra?
-That I've duped him all this time?
-What are you going to do?
I can't let him
get control of the empire.
There's plenty of blood
on those hands of his.
He's not afraid to shed it.
I know that.
-And what about Octavius?
-He's idealistic.
His heart's in the right place, Xena.
I wonder if he and Antony
can work together.
Making travel plans?
I'm trying to outguess Brutus.
And if you defeat him, what will you do?
I will execute him
and all his men.
All of them?
Even the common soldier?
There must be consequences
for opposing Marc Antony.
Death, executions…
It is the roman way.
And I am roman.
Yes, I see.
And what about Octavius?
I hear he's a good man.
He may be a good boy…
…but I cannot let him live
to be a good man.
Antony…
Take my navy.
No, I insist.
This gesture of yours is very sweet,
but I get the point.
I know that you love me.
I've had reports that Brutus' fleet
is approaching the mouth of the Nile.
Draw him into battle there.
At the appropriate time
I will reinforce you.
Brutus will be crushed.
Roma is eternally grateful.
Queen Cleopatra…
Aproach, roman.
Xena!
That's right. I've been playing
the part of Cleopatra…
…because you k*lled her.
You have to understand.
Now, I needed that navy.
I knew I could never compete with Antony
for the affections of a beautiful woman.
Now I thought…
if she were gone…
…I had a chance to negotiate
with her admirals.
That's your justification for m*rder?
When I k*lled Caesar…
I crossed the rubicon of blood.
Why have you called me here?
It seems we have
a common enemy.
Marc Antony.
-You see what a dangerous man he is.
-Oh, yes, I do.
His fleet is moving
toward the mouth of the Nile.
You meet him there
and I'll reinforce.
Together we'll chop him into little pieces.
-Why should I trust you?
-I'll go with you.
I can't ask for a better guarantee
than that.
You won't regret this.
I won't regret this.
The trap's been set.
Perhaps you won't have to…
…k*ll Antony?
Perhaps… when we have
dealt with Brutus…
…a journey
on the scented waters of the Nile…
…on a golden barge
with oars of silver…
…which we'll keep stroked
to the tune of flutes.
And make the waters which they b*at
to follow faster…
…as though amourous of each stroke.
Antony, we're about to go
into a major sea battle.
With Egypt's navy…
we cannot lose.
Once we catch Antony,
you'll give Xena the signal?
Yes.
Then we'll see who will become Rome.
You've become
an ambitious man, Brutus.
People change, Gabrielle.
I remember when you spoke only of peace.
And now you're a warrior.
And you're a m*rder*r.
I k*lled Cleopatra for the good of Rome.
How many people have to die
for the good of Rome?
Nervous?
Terrified. How about you?
Definitely nervous.
Why are you here, Shiana?
I promised my mistress I'd see
her murderers brought to justice.
I can't believe Cleopatra's gone.
Death has no respect for rank.
You're about to step
onto the stage of history, Octavius.
Are you ready?
Yes.
I feel I was born for this moment.
I realize now
it's my destiny to rule Rome.
I stowed it down below.
Never has a battle been so one-sided.
Ship ahoy!
It's Brutus' flagship.
We're gonna be rammed!
Light the signal!
There!
Time to launch the egyptian fleet
on both Antony and Brutus.
Prepare for battle!
Come on! Give me one!
-Here! Take them!
-Pass it along!
For the glory of Brutus!
For imperial Rome!
Free Rome from tyranny!
The egyptians are attacking
our fleet!
What?
You knew?
Xena!
Cleopatra's navy is attacking
both roman fleets from the rear!
Both Roman fleets?
Xena…
You win my trust,…
…my love…
…and then you betray everything.
Antony…
I did… love you.
Xena…
Rome owes you a debt of gratitude.
Rome owes me nothing.
Octavius, you'll soon
be the new leader.
It is you who must recognize
and support this new alliance…
…forged between Egypt and Rome.
It cost Cleopatra her life.
Make sure it was worth it.
Cleopatra always put the well-being
of her kingdom ahead of her own.
Repsect this.
She d*ed in the hope that the egyptian
people might for the first time…
…choose their next great leader.
She was Egypt.