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You're making it harder on all of us,

and we don't want you here.

- You're out of control.

- No, wait. See what happens.

You're not ready to be an Amazon.

I won't fight by your side.

And neither will the rest of us.

You'll get us all killed.

Do you think you can hurt me

with that little thing?

Darius.

- Have you brought them?

- As you commanded.

Gladiators?

- He says they're a promising lot.

- Any Amazons?

No.

They're difficult to catch.

- Double the reward.

- You're very good at spending my money.

Care to wager on tomorrow's games?

Let's see the merchandise first.

Send them in.

- Whom do you choose, darling?

- I don't know.

The big one on the end

looks like he could handle his sword.

Very muscular.

And I choose this one.

He looks like he could handle his spear.

25 dinari says that my man wins.

Make it 50.

I shall have great pleasure

winning my own money.

Kill him!

Oh, damn it!

- Afraid you'll lose, darling?

- No, it's my wife.

I'm surprised, my dear.

I thought you hated these games.

Whatever do you mean?

I always enjoy a good competition.

Size isn't always preferable, my lord.

What was that?

Did the whore utter something?

Nothing, my love.

Kill him! Kill him!

The crowd is awaiting

your decision, my love.

It would be a pity

to put such a large slave to death.

He would be useful around my house.

Come, my dear,

I grow tired of this lacklustre exhibition.

Damn this infernal wasteland.

All the best gladiators are in Rome.

Keep moving! There's hot food

waiting for us at Red Tooth.

- Are you all right?

- My ankle. I'll never make it.

All right. We won't leave you.

I'll be right back.

Ione!

Lone!

There you are.

Stop!

Gretchen fell down.

I think her ankle's broken.

Brita, take the others to Red Tooth.

We'll join you.

Follow Brita. Go!

Where is she?

I'm not sure. We have to look and find her.

The wolves come out at night. We have to

move on before it gets too cold.

- I promised her.

- It's too dangerous here. We have to go.

- I won't.

- Her destiny was chosen.

I choose my own destiny.

- It's them.

- Oh my God, they're alive!

Help her down.

Thanks. Thank you.

No one's destiny is chosen.

Serena.

Briana.

Have we done something wrong?

No.

These bracelets link you forever

to the sisterhood of Amazons.

They signify your allegiance

to your sisters,

putting them first,

before your own desires.

You will always come to their defence,

and they to yours.

If you choose to accept the bracelet,

you will wear it until you die.

Do you accept, Briana?

Yes.

Serena.

Do you accept?

If I accept, am I free to leave?

An Amazon is always free.

Then I accept.

Now rise, Amazons,

and greet your sisters.

My Lord, on Thursday you've been

invited to the home of Cornelius Gero.

Friday, you have an invitation

from the widow Harmonia Madden.

That tedious old hag.

I'd rather open a vein.

She wants to thank you

for killing her husband.

A plague on Caesar for sending me here.

Your Lordship?

Darius.

A message from Rome.

It's from Brutus.

Well?

Gallo. Kill Darius.

Just joking.

Actually, it's good news.

Caesar has grown weary

of the Amazon nuisance

and wants the Empire rid of Zenobia

and her bosomed army once and for all.

Gallo.

Are you in the mood for a hunt?

Yes, my Lord.

Good.

I will deliver Caesar the princess' head,

and Caesar will invite us back to Rome.

A glorious day.

Darling?

Yes, my lord.

Have her cleaned up and sent to my room.

Stand up!

Welcome, lone.

You've been missed.

It's good to see you, Lucius.

Come, let's meet the new warriors.

- Lucius, this is Briana.

- Briana.

Oh, my.

And Serena.

- It's a pleasure.

- Lucius is captain of Zenobia's guard.

- But you're a man.

- Princess Zenobia?

- Is she here? Is this where she lives?

- Indeed it is.

Princess! I swear by the Goddess,

you get younger every time I see you.

You're getting older.

Your eyesight's failing you.

- Hail to thee, Princess Zenobia.

- Hail, Princess.

No, come. Up on your feet.

I won't have this. We're all equals here.

At heart, I'm really

a teacher and an architect.

Architect?

The Goddess in her wisdom

has blessed me with an ability

to create, design a society

like the one you see here.

- With slaves?

- There are no slaves here.

This place is based on nurturing, respect,

and complete understanding

of one another.

There's no room

in any society for enslavement.

- But there are men here.

- Yes.

And you're an Amazon. We're Amazons.

- We don't need men.

- Dear child.

Where do you think

little Amazons come from?

You handle the sword well.

How are you in battle?

I've yet to see battle with a sword.

Only exercises.

Against women.

Against Amazon women.

It's different, you know.

I mean fighting men.

They're bigger, they're stronger.

I can handle myself against any man.

She won't last five minutes.

Do you want to put money on that?

Two dinari.

I'll also put two dinari on Lucius.

Actually, the odds have changed now.

It's two-to-one against Serena.

Not a problem.

Briana?

Oh, Princess.

We were joking.

We'll give the money back.

By Hades you will. I'll stake five.

Is that the best you've got?

You'd better win, Serena, or we'll be

killing wolves for our clothes tonight.

I told you it would be different.

- We're just playing!

- Briana?

All right, easy does it.

Everyone will get paid. Somehow.

Briana.

This should take care of it.

Your mother loved you very much.

You knew my mother?

Yes, Serena.

- She was the daughter of an Amazon.

- My grandmother was an Amazon?

We called her the Lioness.

She was our greatest warrior for our time.

Your mother came to me years later,

cradling you in her arms.

You had the fever,

and she begged me to save you.

So I did.

I warned her of the prophecy,

but she didn't care.

What prophecy?

Her life for yours.

Drink this.

It will soothe your pains.

She knew you were special, Serena.

As do I.

She knew you would possess

your grandmother's

extraordinary skills as a warrior.

I don't understand.

Your destiny awaits you,

but you must learn to open

your heart and mind

to harness the power within you.

Beautiful, isn't it?

Sorry, I didn't know anybody was here.

- I'll go.

- Why?

There's enough view for everyone.

So, today's mission?

We accompany Zenobia

to the village of Greyhaven.

A man murdered his daughter

for refusing to marry.

What was that for?

I've never been up this high before.

This is paltry compared

to the views in Rome.

- You've been to Rome?

- Yeah, several times. Beautiful city.

Sure, if you like corruption.

There's more slaves in that city than...

I just said the city was beautiful.

- Copied from the Greeks.

- Everything in Rome is.

- Even their Gods.

- Exactly. Jupiter is Zeus reincarnated.

- Juno was once Hera, Mars is the new...

...Ares. Mercury was...

- Hermes. Neptune...

...Poseidon. Bacchus?

...Dionysus. Venus...

Aphrodite.

Cupid?

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