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“Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts” Episode 12/112 [TEASER] [Helen’s nightmare] Soldiers: “We must protect Helen!” “Save the Queen!” “Helen! Helen! Helen!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Paris: “Nightmare again?” Helen: “It’s so real, Paris.” Paris: “Shhh. I told you, there’s nothing to worry about. Menelaus and his army are exhausted. Victory for Troy is at hand.” Helen: “I wish I could believe that.” Paris: “Get some rest. These nightmares rob you of your beauty, and after all-- isn’t that what I’ve been fighting for?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Helen: “Maltiades.” Maltiades: “Is everything all right, your Highness?” Helen: “I need you to deliver a message for me. Have you heard of Xena?” Maltiades: “Yes.” Helen: “Take this to her.” Maltiades: “Yes, Highness.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “Half an apple-- that’s it?” G: “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--” X: “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.” G: “It was just a thought. I mean, the only chance I get to see Helen-- the face that launched a thousand ships.” X: “A thousand war ships. Forget it.” G: “OK. I don’t need food if you don’t. Hmm!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Maltiades’ Voice: “Let me pass!” G: “What is that?” Thugs: “Get her!” “We’ve got her now!” “Come on. Come on. Hurry!” G: “Is he all right?” Maltiades: “Are you Xena?” X: “Yes-- do I know you?” Maltiades: “I’m Maltiades. Queen Helen sent me to deliver a message to you.” X: “Is she all right?” Maltiades: “Yes-- but she wants you to come to Troy.” G: “You know Helen?” X: “We met a long time ago in Sparta-- before the war.” Maltiades: “Please-- promise you’ll go. The lives of thousands of soldiers depend on you.” X: “I will.” Maltiades: “Good. Be sure no one knows why you’re there.” X: “All right.” G: “I-- Is--?” X: “Yes. We’ll give him a proper burial, and then we’ll go.” G: “To Troy?” X: “To Troy.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT I] X: “It’s Troy.” G: “Oh. 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?” X: “Shh! Keep your voice down, Gabrielle.” G: “Right. But you do have a plan?” X: “Count on it. Are your boots laced? Come on!” G: “Ahh!” X: “Follow my lead! Come on! Stay close, Gabrielle!” Gk. Sold: “Do it!” X: “Come on, Gabrielle! ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Perdicus [Perd]: “Gabrielle?” Trojan Sold: “Perdicus? Are you all right?” Perd: “Open the gates! Open the gates!” Trojan Sold: “Open the gates? Are you crazy?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “Run, Gabrielle! Run! I’ll cover you.” G: “I’m right behind you!” X: “Come on!” Gk. Sold: “Charge the gates!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Perd: “Help me get the gates. Open the gates! Come on, hurry! Hurry! Get inside! Go in there!” X: “You first!” Perd: “Archers! Close the gates!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “Thanks for your help.” G: “We should introduce ourselves. My name is Gabrie--.” Perd: “I know who you are.” G: “Perdicus?” Perd: “Gabrielle.” X: “You two know one another.” G: “This is Perdicus, from my home town. We were to be married.” X: “I thought you were a farmer.” Perd: “I was, but-- not anymore. Shore up those gates.” Trojan Sold: “Yes, sir.” Perd: “Follow me.” Trojan Sold: “Shore up the gates!” Perd: “Welcome to Troy.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gk. Sold: “We need more food here!” Menelaus: “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.” Gk Sold: “King Menelaus. Forgive me, your Highness. I didn’t mean to intrude.” Menelaus: “What is it?” Gk sold: “A report from the front-- The Warrior Princess, Xena-- has fought through our lines and into Troy.” Menelaus: “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?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Perd: “So, what brings you to Troy?” X: “The war.” Perd: “You’re here to fight?” X: “If I’m needed.” Perd: “With your fighting skills, I’m sure you’ll be welcome by Commander Deiphobus.” X: “Who’s she?” Perd: “_He’s_-- the head of Troy’s security forces and Paris’ brother.” X: “Well, first, I have to see Helen and Paris” Perd: “Why?” X: “I’ve got to meet who I’m fighting for.” Perd: “I’m sorry-- No one sees them without permission. It’s against regulations.” X: “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.” G and Perd: “Good to see you.” Perd: “Yeah.” Trojan Sold: “Perdicus, the Greeks are on the move!” Perd: “Call out the second detail! I want them on the south battlement!” Trojan Sold: “Yes, sir!” Perd: “Find someplace safe-- I have to go.” Trojan Sold: “Quickly! Deiphobus [Deiph]: “I understand, you opened the gates for the Greek Warrior Woman!” Perd: “Yes, Commander, but she, she battled an entire platoon of her own countrymen. I-- I thought we could possibly utilize her fighting skills.” Deiph: “Perhaps, but where do I find her, now?” Perd: “I advised that she report to you, sir.” Deiph: “Then, why haven’t I seen her?!” Perd: “I tried to stop her, but she insisted on seeing Paris and Helen first.” Deiph: “If anything happens to them, I will hold _you_ responsible.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “You sent for me?” Helen: “Xena-- I was worried you wouldn’t come.” X: “Well, we’ve had our differences in the past, but, you’re still a friend.” Helen: “Thank you. Where’s Maltiades?” X: “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.” Helen: “You’re right. I see terrible things in my dreams, Xena. I want you to take me to Menelaus.” X: “Why would you want to go back to the man you were forced to marry?” Helen: “It’s the only way the Greeks will withdraw and the fighting will stop.” X: “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.” Helen: “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.” Deiph: “There she is!” Helen: “What is the meaning of this, Deiphobus?” How dare you enter my chamber?” Deiph: “My apologies, but you’re safety’s my first concern.” X: “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.” Deiph: “What do you _want_?” X: “To meet with Helen. I don’t fight for people I don’t know.” Deiph: “A Greek warrior wants to fight for Troy. Do you take me for a fool?” Helen: “She’s telling the truth. If you don’t believe her, let Paris decide.” Deiph: “By all means-- my guards will escort you to the temple.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Perd: “Ahhh.” G: “It’s been a long time.” Perd: “Yeah-- last time I saw you, you were-- sprintin’ out of town.” G: “Right-- I’m sorry-- I-- that I left without saying goodbye. It was wrong.” Perd: “That’s all right. I’m not angry anymore.” G: “What are you doing in Troy?” Perd: “I had heard stories about Helen and Paris. I-- I wanted to be in a place where-- people were fighting for love.” G: “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.” Perd: “No, no. For the first time in my life, I feel I really do belong.” G: “Go home, before something happens to you.” Perd: “I’m sorry, Gabrielle, but-- you can’t tell me what to do anymore.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Deiph: “She claims she wants to fight for Troy.” X: “If you want me.” Deiph: “I don’t trust her. She’s Greek-- an outsider.” X: “I never lifted a sword for Greece.” Deiph: “It makes no difference.” Paris: “Look, she fought bravely to get into Troy. I don’t see any reason to doubt her.” Anteus: “Deiphobus.” Deiph: “Anteus?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT II] Helen: “Xena. What are you doing?” X: “I saw this coward kill a loyal Trojan outside the city. That cut on his face was made by my sword.” [Fight] X: “He’s dead.” Deiph: “Good-- This man was obviously a traitor.” Paris: “He was a member of your personal guard, Deiphobus.” Deiph: “I know-- and I assure you, there’ll be a thorough investigation of all my men.” X: “Good idea-- traitors rarely act alone. It’s a shame this one won’t be talking.” Deiph: “He was but a few paces from you and Helen. I-- I had no choice but to kill him.” Paris: “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.” Deiph: “As you wish.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- G: “It’s me, isn’t it? That’s why you’re doing this.” Perd: “You have nothing to feel guilty about. I’m here because I wanna be.” G: “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?” Perd: “Well, those days are over. I’m not a love-sick kid anymore.” G: “What if something happens to you? What am I supposed to do then?” Perd: “Write a story about me.” Trojan Sold: “Archers! Archers!” Trojan Sold: “Get down!” Perd: “Take cover.” Trojan Sold: “Head for your stations!” G: “Perdicus!” Perd: “Give me a bow! This is for my friend!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Perd: “You’ve taken good care of Gabrielle. I wanted to thank you for that.” X: “There’s no need-- she’s like family. Tell me about Deiphobus.” Perd: “Well-- he may not be the nicest guy in town, but he’s a good warrior. No one has killed more enemies.” X: “What about friends?” Perd: “What do you mean?” G: “Xena?” X: “Nothing. It’s just a hunch.” Perd: “I better be getting back.” X: “If you’re worried about Perdicus, don’t. He’s a good soldier-- he’ll be all right.” G: “I hope so-- huh. So-- did you find out Helen’s plan to end the war?” X: “She wants me to take her back to Menelaus.” G: “You’re kidding! Are you gonna do it?” X: “No-- it won’t solve anything. But I do think she’s in danger here.” G: “How come?” X: “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.” Trojan Sold: “Yes, sir-- I’ll be right down.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “What do you think you’re doing?” Helen: “The only thing I can. I’m going to Menelaus, with or without your help.” X: “That’s not the answer.” Helen: “Then, what is? Every day another soldier dies for my happiness. I can’t live with it anymore!” X: “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.” Helen: “But, where would I go? What would I do?” X: “What do you want to do?” Helen: “I don’t know. No one’s ever asked me that before.” Trojan Sold’s Voice: “Deiphobus.” Helen: “Where’s Deiphobus going?” X: “Wait here.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Trojan Soldiers: “Do you see anything?” “All clear here!” “Arrows [?] up on the north wall.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gk Sold: “Long live Greece!” [As well as other things muttered in the background] ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Deiphobus: “They don’t suspect a thing.” Menelaus: “Excellent work, Deiphobus.” Gk Soldiers: “Take the next watch.” “Yes, sir.” “Get ready.” “More fire water here.” Etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “I followed Deiphobus to the Greek camp, where I saw him plotting with King Menelaus.” Deiphobus: “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.” Helen: “You mean--” Deiphobus: “Yes. At long last, King Menelaus has decided to give up.” Helen: “Thank the gods!” X: “What I saw was no council of peace. Your brother is a traitor.” Trojan Sold: “I have reports from every platoon. The Greek army has pulled out, and they’ve left a gift of peace at the gates.” Paris: [Laughs] X: “Beware Greeks bearing gifts, Paris.” Deiph: “Too little, too late, Xena. Your people have surrendered.” X: “Can’t you see what’s going on?” Deiph: “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.” [They laugh] Paris: “You’re right about Xena. I can’t take any chances.” Helen: “No-- you can’t do this.” Paris: “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!” Trojan Sold: “Move!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Trojan Soldiers: “Let’s get it inside! Heave! Heave! Heave! Heave! Heave! Heave! Heave! Heave! Heave! Heave! Break out the wine!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Trojan Sold: “Get in there!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Trojan Sold: “To the victory of Troy! ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT III] Deiph: “Good morning! Too bad you’re missing all the fun, Xena. There’s been quite a celebration.” X: “Don’t even bother, Deiphobus. You might fool the others.” Deiph: [Laughs] “I have no idea what you’re talking about.” X: “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?” Deiph: [Laughs] X: “What do you get out of it?” Deiph: “Have you met the new prisoner? This is Xena, the Greek warrior who betrayed you by helping the people of Troy.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Paris: “Why a sad face?” Helen: “I don’t feel much like celebrating.” Paris: “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.” Helen: “But, she’s done nothing wrong. If you really love me, you’ll trust my judgment.” Paris: “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.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [Xena fights Greek prisoners] X: “Thanks, fellas!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- G: “That was some party. I wonder what happened to Xena. It’s not like her to be gone so long.” Perd: “She’s probably up at the palace. I’m sure that Helen and Paris are throwing the biggest party of all.” G: [Laughs] “I don’t know-- She’s not much for parties.” Perd: “Well, I wouldn’t worry-- I’m sure that she can _more_ than take care of herself.” G: “Troy’s not like back home-- is it?” Perd: “Do you remember-- the time-- that we got caught stealing corn from Hylus’ farm, and he threatened to tell your father?” G: “But then you took the blame so I woudn’t be punished. Did I ever thank you for that?” Perd: “No.” G: “Thank you. Did you ever think, when we were kids, that we’d find each other again-- here-- in the middle of Troy?” Perd: “No, but I’m sure glad that we did.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gk Soldiers: “Open the gates!” “Hurry!” “Open the gates!” “Open them!” Menelaus: “Find Helen, and bring her to me!” Deiph: “It’s begun. Menelaus is looking for Helen. It’s your job to find her first.” Soldier: “What about Paris?” Deiph: “Leave my brother to me.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [Fight] X: “Round up as many people as you can. Meet me at the temple of Aphrodite.” Perd: “Where are you going?” X: “To get Helen.” G: “Let’s go.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- G: “Hurry! In here!” Paris: I don’t know. Just find the rest of your men; retreat to the south battlement; and form a new line of defense. Trojan Sold: “Yes, Paris.” Paris: “Go! “Perdicus. How did this happen?” Perd: “The surrender was a trick. The Greeks have broken through the main gates. Come with us to the temple. Come on! Close the gates.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Trojan Soldiers: “It’s Helen! Take her!” Helen: “What are you doing? Take me to Paris.” Trojan Sold: “Sorry-- We’ve got other orders.” X: “Come on, let’s go!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Trojan Sold: “Down here! Down here!” Perd: “That’s everyone. Secure the doors.” Paris: “Xena-- I misjudged you.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gk. Sold: “Everything proceeds according to schedule.” Menelaus: “Good-- Have you found Helen yet?” Gk Sold: “Helen and the others are in the temple. They’ve barracaded the doors.” Menelaus: “Well, what are you waiting for?! Break it down!” Gk Sold: “We’re trying.” Menelaus: “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!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Helen: “Let me out. Menelaus will stop this madness once I surrender.” X: “I can’t let you do that.” Helen: “It’s _me_ they want.” X: “Maybe there’s another way. Show me where the supply room is.” Helen: “I don’t see how--” X: “Show me.” Helen: “This way.” Perd: “Looks like the entire Greek army’s out there. It doesn’t look good.” G: “Perdicus? Perd: “Gab-- Y-- You--” G: “This may be the last chance I get to tell you this. I am-- I’m really sorry. I know that I treated you badly--” Perd: “And I let you. It was just as much my fault, Gabrielle. If only we could’ve been honest with each other.” G: “I can’t be more honest than this?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Helen: “This room was built to store foods and supplies in case the Greeks ever invaded. I never thought we’d-- use it.” X: “No, this’ll do just fine.” Helen: “It’s all right. I’d like to speak to him for a moment.” X: “Don’t be too long.” Paris: “I’m sorry.” X: “You don’t owe _me_ an apology.” Paris: “I don’t know how all this happened. I just wanted to love you.” Helen: “No-- You wanted to own me. If we survive-- I’m not gonna stay with you. I want my own life.” Paris: “Deiphobus. The Greeks deceived you.” Deiph: “It wasn’t me who was deceived. There’s only one man worthy of Helen [Stabs Paris]-- me.” Helen: “No! Why?!” Deiph: “Because now, you’re mine.” Helen: “Xena!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT IV] X: “Everything all right?” Perd: “Do you think we have enough of this stuff?” X: “Trust me-- We’ll have the biggest smokescreen you have ever seen.” G: “Where’s-- where’s Paris and Helen?” X: “In the supply room.” G: “I’ll get ‘em.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gk Soldiers: “It’s giving way!” “Keep pushing, men!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “Gabrielle, hurry!” G: “Xena?! Paris is dead.” X: “What? Where’s Helen?” G: “She’s gone.” Perd: “Menelaus has taken her.” X: “No, no-- He would’ve called off his army.” G: “Then who?” X: “Deiphobus.” Perd: “Deiphobus? But why?” X: “No time to find out now. We’ll leave the same way Deiphobus came in! Go! Go! Go! Go! Run! Run!” G: “Xena!” Gk Soldiers: “Where’d they go?!” “I can’t see!” “Find Helen!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Menelaus: “So, where is she? Where’s Helen?” Gk. Sold: “I’m sorry. We’ve checked every corner of the temple. There’s no one.” Menelaus: “You fool! You’ve let them get away! Shut the gates! No one leaves the city!” Gk. Sold: “As Menelaus ordered, remove the horse!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gk. Soldier: “I thought this thing would be a lot lighter with nobody in it.” X: “Thanks for the lift. Get everyone away from the horse. I’ll meet you on the next road.” G: “Where are you going?” X: “To get Helen. Run for your miserable lives.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Helen: “What do you _want_ from me?!” Deiph: “What does every man want from Helen of Troy?” Helen: “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!” Deiph: “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.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “Leaving so soon?” Deiph: “Xena, keep away from us.” [They fight] Helen: “What now?” X: “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.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Perd: “Listen, Gabrielle. I know-- things got pretty crazy in there. And, maybe you said some things that, 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.” G: “Right-- Ha-hah! That’s exactly what I was thinking.” Perd: “Great.” G: “Good, good.” Perd: “I know-- that we’ll see each other again, some day. You take care of yourself.” G: “You too.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Helen: “Thank you for everything. I just wish we could have saved Troy.” X: “When two kings are bent on destruction, there’s nothing much anyone can do.” Helen: “You’ve done a lot for me, Xena. You showed me the only person-- that can make me happy is me. I appreciate that.” X: “You’re welcome. What’s next for you?” Helen: “I don’t know. But-- for the first time it’s my decision.” X: “I know you’ll make it the right one.” Perd: “Goodbye, Xena.” X: “Perdicus, where you headed?” Perd: “A new city-- a few days’ journey from here. But who knows? Helen: “It sounds wonderful. Do you mind if I travel with you for a while?” Perd: “Not at all. I’ll send a messenger ahead to announce your arrival-- so the leaders can--” Helen: If it’s all the same to you, I think I’d rather-- be treated like a normal person for a change.” X: “You take care.” Helen: “You know I will.” Perd: “Shall we?” Helen: “OK.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- X: “I thought Perdicus would be joining us for a while.” G: “No-- I think he’s made other plans.” X: “Oh.” G: “Do you want to go back for the horse? It’s bound to be a collectors’ item?” X: “Only if you’re gonna pull it.” G: “Nah.”Click here to return to the BEWARE GREEKS BEARING GIFTS page.
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