DEATH IN CHAINS

A king finds a way to chain Death. Her candle (eternal flame) is taken away. If it burns down, Death dies. So long as she is chained, mankind cannot die. While strolling through the countryside, Xena and Gabrielle (WHAT is that outfit!) run across the warlord Toxius. They fight because Xena won't join him. Xena stabs him through and leaves, thinking him dead.... Hades finds Xena and tells of the plight of his sister, Death. Then they encounter the wounded from a landslide and give aid. There, Gabrielle meets a cute and charming boy names Talis. With all the suffering, they realize Death's release and significance. Talis, who grew up in the king's castle, offers to show them a way in. Meanwhile, Toxius "kills" all his own men as incentive to join him again. Xena sneaks into the castle while Gab and Talis help a hospice. That is until she learns Xena will die if touched by death. To the castle! Xena falls into a trap and Talis isn't far behind. We learn that Talis is very sick. Once Death is finally rescued, he must say goodbye.