Xena, the reformed warlord and pirate meets Hercules, son of Zeus and she sets a course away from the path of murder and destruction but finds the going a little too much. Outside of Potadeia she buries her sword and her chakram, determined to end it all.

She is interrupted by a group of men under the command of Draco, an old comrade, who are rounding up the young women of Potadeia to sell as slaves.
Xena hides behind the bushes and then decides to intervene (leaving her suicide attempt for a later date).

She rescues the young, naive and somewhat chatty Gabrielle from Draco's men and thus begins the love story that is Xena and Gabrielle. Gabrielle helps Xena in her journey of redemption while she herself learns the meaning of being a warrior and a bard.

This is the story of a strong warrior seeking redemption and the love that two women share as they set about to restore order, battle warlords, kings, create a little history and bring pleasure to millions of fans worldwide.

This is the story of Xena Warrior Princess and Gabrielle, Bard, Queen of the Amazons and Xena's soulmate.