Xena meets a woman who preaches ""the way of the light"", but her practices leave something to be desired, when Xena learns of Najara's reform or die policy for prisoners.

Najara returns claiming a newfound mantra for nonviolence, while Xena becomes suspicious of her new outlook. Meanwhile, Joxer wrestles with the guilt of his first kill, and stuggles with admitting his guilt to the son of the man he killed.