Ep 11. The Black Wolf

Xena: Warrior Princess season 1 episode 11, titled "The Black Wolf," follows Xena and Gabrielle as they stumble upon a mysterious boy who is being pursued by a group of bounty hunters. The boy, Krykus, is immediately drawn to Xena's fighting skills and asks for her help in protecting him from the bounty hunters who are after him. Xena is hesitant at first but ultimately agrees to help Krykus escape the bounty hunters and figure out why they are after him.

As they journey together, Xena and Krykus begin to form a relationship as she teaches him how to survive in the wilderness and protect himself. However, their peaceful journey is interrupted when they discover that Krykus is actually a prince who is being pursued by his uncle, who wants to kill him and take the throne for himself. Xena and Gabrielle team up with Krykus' small army to protect him and fight off the uncle's army.

The episode features intense battle scenes, as Xena and Gabrielle show off their fighting skills and help protect Krykus and his army. In addition, the episode delves deeper into Xena's character as she struggles with her violent past and her desire to help Krykus-someone who she sees as a symbol of hope and innocence.

Overall, "The Black Wolf" is an action-packed episode that showcases Xena's fighting skills, her complicated past, and her desire to protect those who cannot protect themselves.