The usual?
And sold for dinars!
Hey, Ramius, what's
the next item up for bid?
You can't be serious…
Ah, but this isn't
just any scroll.
No, my friends.
I have in my hand…
…the last known scroll transcribed
by the bard of Poteidaia herself!
It describes… in breathtaking detail…
the final adventure of Xena.
The legendary warrior princess,
who dared to defy the gods!
Let's see.
This is Gabrielle's handwriting.
-This is real!
-Sure it is!
"Bard… of Poteidaia."
You know, I… I knew her.
You know, she was a friend of mine.
Xena was my friend too.
Xena was my housemaid.
Well, friend…
We'd best cut you off.
What say I start
the bidding at…?
- dinars!
- dinars!
- !
-Cover your tab!
You should talk, Joxer.
Ya deadbeat.
!
dinars!
dinars!
Sold!
dinars?!
Wait a minute! You spent
my nest egg…
…on one lousy
piece of parchment?
Please, Meg,
it's Gabrielle's last scroll.
Maybe it explains
what she and Xena were doing.
What do you care?
Xena and Gabrielle are gone!
When are you gonna accept that?
Oh, that was a little too fast.
Is that a story
about the harpies, Daddy?
-What is it? What is it?
-No, it's…
It's…
Well… it's a story…
about a beautiful… warrior princess.
Wanna hear a story
about a beautiful warrior princess?
Ok.
Ok.
"Her…"
"Her celebrations… at Thebes,…
…in Egypt, were cut short,…
…because Xena,
the mighty warrior princess,…
…fought both night and day
for the life of her newborn child…
…as she continued to sing the rage
of her olympian foes.
Their ceaseless battles
finally drove her to the Fates…
…in search of answers."
I hope you don't mind.
We were in the neighborhood.
The Fates always welcome
you here, Xena.
We're pleasantly… surprised.
Finding your kid topping
the list of Olympus' most wanted…
…makes you do
some pretty surprising things.
This is one of them.
You wish us to speak for your child.
Your child, Xena,…
…will bring forth the twilight…
…and usher in a new beginning.
Yes, I heard. I was hoping
you could humor me with a date.
-The twilight will occur in time.
-That's not very specific.
The time depends on you, Xena.
What do you mean?
It's me that determines
when the twilight begins?
How?
You must die, Xena.
Only in the essence of death,
will the child find salvation…
…and the twilight be set in motion.
Until then, a storm without end
lies upon your path and hers.
You're saying that
the sooner Xena dies…
…the faster Eve brings
about the fall of the gods?
No.
Xena, let's go.
Hey… What are you doing?
You're not listening to them?
Xena, you have said we always
determine our own fate.
It's not written for us.
You've always believed that.
I still believe that, Gabrielle.
So do they.
It's the only way.
I have to die, Gabrielle.
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.
Quiet, now.
The helmet of invisibility.
Hades…
You're not really a hat kind 'a guy.
Well, Athena,
you can call off your search.
We found Hades
for you.
Thank you, Xena, but I think you know
who we're really here for.
I have to give you credit, Xena.
You three are hard ones to catch up to…
for mortals.
That's the beauty
of being insignificant.
Hand her over.
I promise you, she won't feel a thing.
-There's no escape this time, Xena.
-We'll see about that.
Xena!
Toss Eve here!
No, Gabrielle!
What's wrong, Xena? No longer trust
even Gabrielle to protect your child?
Any ideas?
Yeah.
Let's give them their hat back.
Go, Gabrielle.
Let's go.
Camp ready
in five minutes, sir!
"After narrowly
escaping with our lives,…
…we took shelter for the night
in the company of Octavius,…
…the new leader of the roman army…
…and a new ally,
unknown to the gods."
Can I get you
two anything else?
No, Octavius. Thank you.
You never have to thank me,
Xena.
I owe my life to you and Gabrielle.
All right. Come here.
-What is that?
-It's poison.
Only if you drink it.
A little dab'll stop
the spread of infection.
-Where did you get that?
-Mom's medicine cabinet.
Xena, what Athena said about…
your not trusting me with Eve…
Hey… It's not a matter of trust
where Athena's concerned.
Giving Eve to you would have bought
her a few more seconds…
…but we both know they would have
k*lled her if they could have…
…regardless
of whose arms she was in.
We got lucky.
She's just a baby.
Xena never dies.
And why is that?
Just get her in my chains,
Athena,…
…then we'll see how long she lives.
Thank you, Hephaeustus. Your… youthful
exuberance is greatly appreciated.
If you ask me, sis,
and you haven't…
I can think of no better expert
to pose your query to than…
…death… herself.
Celesta…
We're doing everything we can
to ensure our survival.
But we can't finish the job…
…until you pay a visit
to Xena and her child.
I'm sorry, Athena,…
…Ares, and my beloved brother, Hades,…
…but you know it's not in death's nature
to discriminate.
Even when your own life
is on the line?
As long as my flame
continues to burn…
…death will remain a part of life
for eternity, Athena.
Meaning you might somehow
be immune to the prophecy.
If I didn't know better, I'd say Death's
getting a little cocky.
Prophecy or not…
…it is forbidden for any mortal to be
taken before their rightful time.
Celesta!
We know you can't help
but care…
…for the mortals
you interact with so personally.
But just remember… You can't deny
them their rightful time, either.
So, if you're the god
of arts and crafts…
…what do you do for a hobby?
Help my family k*ll your child,
by first k*lling you, Xena.
No, that's a perversion,
not a hobby.
How does it feel, Xena?
How does it feel to finally be
in the presence of death herself?
What took you so long?
Xena! His chains!
I'm sorry, Celesta.
I'm gonna have to ask you to stay.
The chains of Hephaestus
hold even the gods.
That was close.
Xena, what are you doing?
Check her hands.
It worked. She can't touch us.
Good.
Your confrontation with Hephaestus,…
…that's exactly what you wanted,
how you lured me to you.
Believe me, lady, if there was
a better way for us to hook up…
-…I'd have done it.
-Xena, how could you?
Gabrielle, get her outta here.
-Celesta's secured.
-Good.
Hey, sweetheart…
-Octavius, thanks for babysitting.
-Anytime.
You're a good friend.
We'll be seeing you.
Come on.
First… there was Eli.
The masses adored him
and the message he conveyed.
You k*lled him.
Again with the Eli…
He had to die, sis.
-How many times do I have…?
-His death sparked the uprising…
…against us, that Xena…
capitalized on at Amphipolis.
Where you… chose to fight at her side,
I might add.
What's left to come?
Athena… Xena took Celesta.
Well…
I guess you got your answer.
Hush now, my little one.
Please, don't you cry.
One day you'll have
your own horse.
Xena, you should know
that my brother…
…and Athena, and all Olympus,
will stop at nothing to find me.
Then they'd better hurry up…
…'cause if I'm not mistaken, Celesta,…
…when this candle burns out…
…you die.
Imagine that…
The death of Death herself…
And me and my kid
will live forever.
Xena, this isn't like you.
Or you, Gabrielle.
At one time,
you both fought to free me.
You're right. Somehow,
motherhood has made me harder.
Even giving birth to a child
isn't enough…
…to sway someone so grounded
in their beliefs?
-And how's that?
-By holding me here…
…you're condemning to eternal suffering
those who would otherwise find their peace.
Lady,
since we last met…
…I've decided you cause a lot more
suffering than you end.
Death is nothing
to fear, Xena.
For I only visit those
whose rightful time…
Rightful time?
Who decides
when it's the rightful time?
You are at the beck and call
of every w*rlord and m*rder*r.
Solon, my only son…
His rightful time came
when someone else decided it should.
And you came running,
no questions asked.
You didn't end the suffering
of my little boy, Celesta.
You stole his life…
…and Marcus… and Lyceus.
-Your brother.
-Lyceus…
Lyceus… He wasn't just a brother.
He was my best friend.
You know, growing up
he was everything to me.
He accepted me
for who and what I was.
And if you hadn't taken him, he would
have grown up to be something…
-Xena, don't do this.
-What?
She's immortal. She'll never understand
the pain of losing someone.
Yes, she will.
Yes, she will.
'Cause you have a brother, too.
Yes, Hades.
He's my only family.
The first to accept me
for who and what I am.
I may not agree with his recent
actions, Xena, but…
…I believe he thinks he's doing
what is right.
He's always been true
to his convictions and…
…sometimes that makes him a little…
stubborn.
But I believe it is
his noblest quality.
To lose him… is… unthinkable.
And what if he lost you?
What would he say about that?
I may never know.
Death can end
suffering, Celesta.
Suffering just begins
for those left behind.
I won't allow it any longer.
I can't lose
what's left of my family.
And I won't lose another child.
You know, she's right
about one thing, Xena.
The gods will stop
at nothing.
Holding Celesta prevents them from k*lling
anyone, but they'll inflict pain,…
…suffering…
…starting with the one most vulnerable.
Bartender! Another one!
Hey! Gably! Hi! Hey, listen.
They have the best ale in this place.
I mean, it's like bubbly and…
-No, we've got to…
-…all kind of…
Joxer, I presume.
Yeah, yeah.
That's spelled with an "X".
The "X" is for… "extra super sexy".
-Joxer, these people…
-Not now.
Athena thanks you for being Xena and
Gabrielle's most high-profile acquaintance.
Oh, well… I'm very high-profile
all around town.
"Mr. Get-around town" they call me,
actually, in certain circles.
-Come on, girls.
-Let him go.
So… Looks Xena couldn't leave
death in your hands, either.
Look…
The baby can't do anything.
Where is my sister?
Hades, Gabrielle is no use to us dead.
You can't k*ll the child
until Celesta's free.
And given our time constraint…
…diplomacy is the best way
of accomplishing that.
But then again.
Where is she?
Don't tell her anything, Gabrielle.
Anything goldy-pants here can dish out,
I can take.
Ok, tell her! Tell her!
She's headed to the ocean.
etails to follow, I'm sure.
-Joxer!
-Gaby?
Athena…
We were just going on a joy ride
to celebrate being immortal.
Oh, Celesta, well…
It's too late for her, I'm afraid.
I hope that's not true, Xena,
for Gabrielle's sake.
What have you done with her?
Xena…
I'm sorry, I had no choice.
It's very simple, Xena.
Gabrielle for Celesta.
Let the candle burn, Xena.
Do that, Xena, and your little girl
will still be hunted… for eternity.
She may never know death,
but I promise you…
…she will never know peace.
-All right.
-No, Xena.
Gabrielle, come on. It's all right.
All right.
I'll be needing you, Celesta.
My presence is required
elsewhere, Athena.
Come on, give us a head start.
I don't think that's too much to ask,
do you, sis?
I think it is.
You know what to do.
Let them clear
the forest, first.
Then drive them to us.
The ocean…
Xena's headed towards the ocean.
What?
It's time to 'fess up, Xena.
They're relentless.
They're gonna keep coming and coming,
and I think you know it.
So what you need is you need me,
and you need me now.
I'm the only one
that can made this go away.
Why are you always asking for something
you are never going to get?
Get off!
Oh, gee…
I guess this is my exit.
All right, Gabrielle, we're on!
What happened, Daddy?
It's the end of the scroll, Pumpkin.
But it's not the end of the story.
How do you know?
'Cause I was there.
(Come on, come on, come on.)
Come on!
Gabrielle!
Gabrielle!
It ends now.
Gabrielle…
Gabrielle…
Gabrielle?
Eve?
Eve?
Eve?
Eve…
Eve…
The prophecy has been shattered.
No!
Oh, no…
Gabrielle…
Gabrielle…
Gabrielle?
Oh, gods.
Each to his own.
You to yours…
and me to mine!
No, Xena.
Don't.
Ares…
You can't stop me this time.
-No.
-It's over.
It's over.
Join your family.
Tell them it's a package deal.
They get me too.
Unbelievable.
Where are they?
Joxer…
Good to see you again.
Where's Xena and Gabrielle?
Octavius, they're gone.
I saw the whole thing,
but I was too far away.
-I coudn't help them.
-Joxer, they're not dead.
What?
What?
Eve… It can't be…
Eve?
Dad, how was Eve alive?
Ok, ok.
Remember back.
What did the fates tell Xena?
That she had to die
to save Eve?
That's right. But remember…
You can't take
what the Fates say literally.
They said…
Only in the essence of death,
will the child find salvation…
…and the twilight be set in motion.
The essence of death…
The tears, Joxer.
Did you see her drink the tears?
She drank poison, Octavius.
-But it wasn't poison.
"-But it wasn't poison."
You see, Xena never intended
to k*ll Death at all.
It was Celesta's tears
she really needed.
The essence of death.
The only thing Xena realized…
…that could simulate the appearance
of their deaths to the gods.
Eve?
But only after convincing the gods…
…that Eve had also been k*lled.
-But, Eve was in…
-Eve was in the wagon.
Eve was in that cart.
No, Joxer.
You know, she's right
about one thing, Xena.
The gods will stop
at nothing.
Holding Celesta prevents them from k*lling
anyone, but they'll inflict pain,…
…suffering…
Eve was safe.
The tears were collected.
Next… Release Celesta
without it looking suspicious.
Gabrielle got captured…
on purpose.
Trying to rescue me made her capture
look like it was unplanned.
Where is she?
Ok, tell her! Tell her!
Gabrielle revealed Xena's location.
-She's headed to the ocean.
-Details to follow, I'm sure.
The rest of the plan played out.
The gods assumed… Xena…
and her child… were inseparable.
Gabrielle!
My guess,… my hope…
…was that Gabrielle
drank the tears first.
From that point all they had to do
was put on a convincing show.
To the gods,
Gabrielle was k*lled in the crash.
Eve?
Eve was dead,
consumed in the burning wreckage.
No!
And even if they weren't
completely convinced…
…what better way to solve that problem
than by Xena…
…taking her own life?
Tell them it's a package deal.
They get me too.
The effect of the tears
would soon wear off…
…with Xena, Eve and Gabrielle
presumed dead by all of Olympus.
The perfect cover.
The perfect advantage.
But one thing happened,
they never could have predicted.
Ares took them away…
…just before you got here.
Oh, no.
You're with her now (Gabrielle).
I handled you all wrong. I know that.
She knew what you needed.
Unconditional and unselfish love.
And I couldn't give that to you.
But I appreciated you in ways
she never could.
Your rage… Your v*olence…
Your beauty…
When you sacrificed yourself for others,
you were hers.
But when you kicked ass, you were mine.
I love you, Xena.