 After she and Xena are assaulted, Gabrielle asks herself if that s really the kind of life she wants to spend and returns to her village, Potadeia, which is going to be attacked by a warlord. Their only help will come from a former mighty warrior, Meleager, who is now but a shade of he used to be, while Gabrielle has to face her sister, Lila, who doesn t like the decision she took when she decided to travel with Xena.