At the invitation of a talented young writer named Orion (Dean O'Gorman), Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) enters a competition for a spot with the Athens City Academy of Performing Bards. She scores several points by relating the adventures of her traveling companion, Xena (Lucy Lawless) -- "illustrated" with clips from past episodes of both Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Alas, the forces of jealousy and carelessness result in Gabrielle being abruptly disqualified from the competition. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi