AU. Set during the Crusades. Xena and Gabrielle are sent to awaken two guardians caught in a spiral of hate, violence, betrayal, vengeance, and greed. Will they complete their mission? Will the soulmates find each other again or be lost forever? Will God's will prevail or will mankind succumb to Satan?

AU story, present day. Kate's the new finance director at Victory Munitions. Will she get along with the dramatic PR director Gladys and the easy-going HR director Betty? Will she do well at her job or will the grumbling Mr. Akins send her home? An attempt at a lighter take of these wonderful characters.