Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) sneak up on the army encampment of General Kirilus (Stephen Lovatt) to witness several frightened young women being corralled and locked up by guards. Xena is about to move in when a mysterious warrior, edging towards the camp, is spotted by Kirilus' men. Shouting for the release of the captives, the warrior is attacked and nearly overpowered when Xena jumps into the fray to rescue him.