PART
ONE
Crichton lies
on a bed, his face bloodied and water dripping. It's dark; the camera pans around and Moya looks worse for wear, with sparks
flying around. We hear Aeryn's voice. "You did it, John. All the fighting has stopped. There's no more dying. And all of a
sudden, three is not such a scary number. But no matter how wonderful this is, I will not accept it as a trade off for losing
you." In space, near a ringed planet, is a fleet of Scarran ships. A squadron
of Peacekeeper ships is on the assault, and destroys a Scarran Dreadnought. Rygel
is swimming around the bed of the see on Qujaga, collecting crystals and swallowing them. After grabbing all he can find,
he bobs his head up above water, and is hauled onto a boat by D'Argo. Noranti is also on board, along with two aliens who
look like those who crystallised Crichton and Aeryn in Bad Timing. "So often I've proclaimed having a belly full of Crichton
and Aeryn. Never thought it'd be so literal," Rygel says as he throws up. One of the aliens asks Noranti what they called
their species, and she picks up a crystal, licks it, and says one is Crichton, a "hoo-man", and as she licks another clean
she says it is Aeryn, a Sebacean. Rygel confirms to D'Argo he has all the pieces, saying he sifted the sand at the bottom
with his bear hands. "Look at my nails!" he proclaims. One of the aliens says to the other, Caa'ta, that the Leviathan ship
has returned and their transport is approaching. Caa'ta orders the concealment canopy lowered, and the ship and the transport
approach an island which appears. On Scorpius' Command Carrier, Braca tells him
that they've received another communication from Peacekeeper Strategic Command; it's Grand Chancellor Maryk, again. Scorpius
turns on his communicator, to an angry Maryk. "Where the hezmana in my orders did you find the phrase 'pre-emptive attack'?!"
Scorpius keeps his head, as always, saying the Scarrans were amassing for an onslaught they all knew was coming, a conflict
that they could not win. He says that by challenging them before they are prepared, they stand a fighting chance. Maryk is
still not happy, saying Scorpius was sent there to gather surveillance. Scorpius rebuts his words. "With all due respect,
sir, I was sent here to perish at the vanguard of this inevitable conflict. I simply refuse to participate on their terms,
or yours!" Maryk says that because of his actions, the Scarran Empire has declared war against the Peacekeepers. "Do you know
what that means, Scorpius?" he asks. "We are now officially engaged in the last war of our era! Congratulations." Moya's transport lands on the surface, and D'Argo goes to greet them. Chiana leaps out into his arms. The
Diagnosan gave her new eyes, so she can see again. Stark comes out of the pod, saying they found a Diagnosan, as it falls
out of the transport behind him. "What's wrong with him?" D'Argo asks, and he's answered by a familiar face – Grunschlk
(see log Season of Death). "There's nothing wrong with him, he's fine!" Grunschlk assures him. D'Argo says he though he was
dead, but Grunschlk says hardly at all. Inside a building, the Diagnosan is putting
the crystals of Crichton and Aeryn into a device which has them floating around in mid-air, joining back together. Noranti
tells him to be careful, as the crystals are people's lives. D'Argo says this had better work, to which Grunschlk replies
they are lucky to have him. He says that Diagnosans are at a premium now that there's a war on. "What war?" D'Argo asks. Chiana
tells him that the Peacekeepers and Scarrans declared war against each other. D'Argo asks if the Peacekeepers knew what they
were getting in to, but Grunschlk says the Scarrans didn't give them much choice; they were already taking the galaxy by force,
system by system. In space, a Scarran vanguard has breached the Peacekeepers
defences, and is assaulting Scorpius' Command Carrier. Sikozu says that they've drawn them in sufficiently; the trap is set.
Over comms, Scorpius tells Braca to initiate the plan exactly as he instructed. Braca tells the pilots to turn of their navigation
systems and fly manually from here. Sikozu tells him to fly straight in; their targeting telemetrics will be corrpupted by
the ambient magnetics. Braca leads the attack on the head Scarran Dreadnought, but all Peacekeeper armada ships are talking
heavy fire. Back on the planet, Crichton and Aeryn are reconstituted in the same
position they were last seen, still kissing. As D'Argo breathes a sigh of relief, the pair draw their pulse pistols. "Lower
your weapons," Caa'ta orders. Crichton asks how long, and D'Argo informs him it's been sixty solar days. "Where?" asks Aeryn,
to which Chiana replies they're still on the water planet. Caa'ta again tells them to put their weapons down, to which Crichton
asks, "Bad guys?" "Yes and no," D'Argo replies, "They did help us put you back together." Chiana tells them they said it was
an accident that Crichton and Aeryn were crystallised. "Last warning," Caa'ta insists. The pair hand over their pulse pistols,
and as they walk away Crichton says to Aeryn, "You said yes!" "I did," she replies. He says they've had sixty days, and asks
if she has any regrets. "No, it's going really well," she replies. "Hey, we're gonna get married!" Crichton shouts, to which
Chiana and D'Argo say "Congratulations!" On the Command Carrier, Braca tells
Scorpius he was correct; their pilots and guns were no match for the Peacekeeper squad. Scorpius signals his silence, and
tells them to prepare to withdraw. "What?" Braca asks in shock. Scorpius tells him that the rest of the armada is to continue
to engage the enemy to cover their escape. "But sir, we're winning!" Braca tells him. Sikozu reaffirms that without this Carrier,
the remaining units will be destroyed. Scorpius tells them they have their orders, and despite Braca's continued objection,
he is adamant. "He is alive Sikozu," Scorpius says, lifting her onto one of the controls. "John Crichton is alive." "One more time, begin again," Caa'ta tells Crichton. Crichton begins the story again. "Once upon a time,
there was a boy named John. And John was an astronaut. He lived in a far away place called Earth, which is so far away, you've
never heard of it. One day, when John was out doing astronaut things, a big blue wormhole gobbled him up and spat him out
at the far end of the universe. Things were looking grim in mudville, till our hero met an amazing living ship, made some
nice new friends, and he hooked up with his dream girl. We could've lived happily ever after, but the Peacekeepers raped,
chased and tortured us for years on end. And two months ago, we got our asses shot off again. This time it was the Scarrans,
big reptiles, oooh! And Moya, our living ship, limped her way to your happy planet for a little R&R, because, we figure,
it's empty! Hey, no one is gonna bother us." We see Crichton and Aeryn in the boat, with Crichton proposing and Aeryn accepting.
"Next thing me and the future Mrs Crichton are having a private moment when you guys fly by, boom bada-bing, squiggly line,
squiggly line, crystallised. And it's two months later." But the aliens still look rather confused. On Maryk's Command Carrier, one of his men tells him that Scorpius has powered down his homing beacon,
so they have no way of tracking him. Maryk tells them to broadcast an order, highest priority. The Peacekeepers are to fire
upon his Command Carrier the moment it's spotted, with no hailing, and no offer to surrender. He wants Scorpius and all that
fly with him erased from existence. A heavily pregnant Commandant Grayza tells Maryk that Scorpius is many things, none of
them good, but never a coward. Maryk says that he has initiated this war and then turned and run, asking her how she defines
cowardess. She asks the Grand Chancellor to consider her counsel on this carefully, "Hatred of the Scarrans is Scorpius' sole
consistent trait. There is something else." Maryk says that perhaps there is, but his orders stand. The Diagnosan is examining Aeryn, while Crichton holds her hand and speaks to her. He tells her that they're
done, they're checking out. "Next Ferengi we see, we run, no questions later. From this moment on, my one concern, my life,
is you and our baby." The Diagnosan starts speaking, and Grunschlk translates, telling them that the Diagnosan doesn't know
what they're talking about – there is no baby. As Crichton and Aeryn are shocked, Grunschlk says that if there was a
baby before, it isn't there anymore. The Diagnosan says that Aeryn never was pregnant, but she is adamant that she was. Crichton
has a thought, and says that they were in pieces, thousands of pieces. They go to D'Argo, who tells them that Rygel said he
got every piece off of the ocean floor. When D'Argo says he carried the pieces up in his stomach, they quickly leave. With
Rygel on the table, Grunschlk congratulates him on being pregnant. Aeryn and Crichton are not happy, but the baby is doing
just fine. Rygel is less than pleased himself, and Crichton grabs hold of Grunschlk, telling him to take the baby out of Rygel
and put it back in Aeryn. The Diagnosan won't do it, saying it can't come out until the end of the first quadmester. "First
quadmester?" Rygel asks, "Get me a drink!" Everyone is sitting around eating,
and Chiana asks Rygel what it feels like to have the baby in his stomach. Noranti joins the group, and Aeryn asks Rygel what
it really feels like to be pregnant. "Like having a parasite, a large parasite that's growing," he says. One of the local
aliens comes over, but is not happy. Crichton asks what they did to piss off the locals, and D'Argo says they're paranoid.
Stark tells them they're not paranoid, he's been talking to many of them, and they are ruled by fear, so much so that their
fear extends to not talking about it. D'Argo says they shouldn't exacerbate it by staying longer, but Crichton says they don't
want to fly into the Armageddon beyond the concealment canopy. D'Argo says he'll ask them to stay, but they won't be happy.
In the meantime, Crichton says they'll get married. On the lead Scarran ship,
War Minister Ahkna tells Emperor Staleek that they've received a deep space comms from an unexpected source, with an unexpected
message. It's about John Crichton. The sender knows his location, and says the Peacekeepers don't have them yet. Staleek says
they will send a full battle contingent, not for one man, but the knowledge he possesses.
Crichton tells one of the lead aliens, Muoma, that it's generous of her to marry them. Caa'ta, who follows them, says
their petititon to remain on the planet has been denied, and on conclusion of the ceremony they will all leave. Crichton asks
who they're hiding from, to which Caa'ta replies, "Everyone." Stark shouts that Aeryn is coming, so Crichton gets everyone
in position. Noranti comes around the corner, throwing petals in front of Aeryn, who has a flower in her hair. "You look great!"
Crichton says. "You owe me!" she replies. "I know." Muoma asks if there's a particular invocation they'd like her to use,
to which Crichton begins to recite "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here...", but they're interrupted by the Command Carrier
flying low. Muoma is distressed that they seem to know exactly where they are, despite the concealment canopy, but Caa'ta
says they've been betrayed. As the aliens all get inside their temple, Crichton tells Stark and Noranti to go with them and
convince them it's not the crew's fault. Aeryn tells Chiana to hid Rygel and guard him with her life. A small ship leaves
the Command Carrier. Stark and Noranti hurry into the temple, when Noranti spots something on the side, saying it's familiar.
When she gets inside the temple, she realises that the aliens are Eidelons. The
ship from the Carrier lands on the surface, and Scorpius and Sikozu step out. Scorpius apologises if this is a bad time, but
says they need to talk. He signals that he found Crichton using their mental link. Crichton
goes inside his head, where Harvey
is dressed as Einstein. Crichton asks how Scorpius found him, to which Harvey
says Scorpius is like god. "He does not play dice with the universe." He says that Scorpius' mysteries unravel slowly, but
shows a wormhole, and then says in Crichton's case, the wormhole weapon. Crichton says he can find wormholes, navigate them
even, but cannot make a wormhole weapon. Harvey says that is true, but he does
know where to obtain the knowledge. John writes "F**k off" on the board (obscured by Harvey),
telling him to make sure Scorpius gets that message. Scorpius asks Crichton how
he's been, saying he has been busy. Scorpius says that the Scarrans will prevail in the war unless he helps them build a wormhole
weapon. Crichton says that there's only two problems, that he can't do it and that he doesn't think the Peacekeepers are any
better than the Scarrans. Scorpius says that he will find no serenity during this conflict, and tells Crichton to examine
his choices. "You're not listening. Wormholes, no. Weapons, no. Killing, no. Crichton, no!" he replies. Crichton is again in the same position, lying injured on a bed on Moya as at the beginning of the episode.
We hear Crichton's voice. "You wanna see it? The thing you've been chasing my ass all over the universe for? Torturing me,
my wife, my friends for? You wanna see it?" "Yes," replies Scorpius in the voice over. "Say please." "Please." "Pretty please,"
Crichton says. "Pretty please," Scorpius replies. "With cherries on top." "With a cherry on top," Scorpius says. "Happy birthday,
now get out of my sight." D'Argo returns to the planet, greeted by an erratic
Stark, saying "Eidelons, Jool, Arnessk, peace!" He tongues Stark, and asks Noranti what he's talking about, btu she says the
same thing. He asks Muoma, who tells him that they are the last Eidelons, as all others were hunted to extinction. Their ancestors
possessed the means to influence peace, but it has not survived to their generation. Caa'ta says that thousands of cycles
ago, their ancestors' temple was destroyed and they were all slaughtered. Muoma says that Arnessk was the centre of their
spiritual power, where there was a temple upon which the building they are in was modelled. She says that today, Arnessk is
lifeless, but D'Argo says they have been there. From Moya, Pilot shows Noranti,
Aeryn and Crichton the images of Arnessk that Jool gave them before they left (see log Resurrection). Noranti says that the
ancient Eidelons were not dead as everyone assumed, but suspended in time, and when they reversed the device holding them,
they came back into existence. She says that there's no doubt today's Eidelons are a direct descendent of the peace-making
Eidelons of Arnessk. She says the anility to influence peace is latent in these Eidelons, and suggests that the ancient Eidelons
could re-ignite this power in the current group. Crichton asks Aeryn if he's
going insane, because the crazy lady is starting to make sense. Aeryn says she thought they were finished, but Crichton says
that it's because of Scorpius. If they run, he will find them before they wake up. "This is not our fight," Aeryn says. Crichton
agrees, but says as long as there's a war everyone will be after him because he's the winner take all weapon guy. "You know
every time we get involved..." Aeryn begins. "I know, people die," Crichton says. He asks Aeryn what the odds are of the Eidelon
plan working, but she says not good. "Not good is the best odds we ever got," he replies.
The transport pod returns to Moya, where Muoma, D'Argo, Caa'ta and Pikal enter Pilot's den. Muoma asks if they will
transport Pikal and Caa'ta to Arnessk for an introductory delegation. D'Argo says they could take many more, but Caa'ta says
centuries of hiding do not die easily, and they remain sceptical of the crew's motives. Muoma says she knows that Pilot's
and Leviathans are peaceful to a fault, so asks if the beings they ferry are trusted. Pilot says he trusts them implicitly,
so Muoma entrusts Pikal and Caa'ta to his care. Back on the surface, Grunschlk
tells Aeryn that they will find the rest of the equipment they should need to remove the baby from Rygel on Moya, while Noranti
takes a device from there. Aeryn says that the Diagnosan should go with them, but Grunschlk refuses. Noranti said the device
is so elegantly designed that anyone could use it, and leaves the device with her. Aeryn asks where Noranti is going, and
she says she knows more about the Eidelon's than they do themselves, so she will stay on the planet with them. Aeryn asks
Grunschlk if she can do the procedure herself, but he says no. Crichton returns
to Moya to find Scorpius and Sikozu waiting. Scorpius says they were invited, and D'Argo says they need him. They are flying
through Peacekeeper controlled space during a war and Scorpius is a Command Carrier officer. Scorpius says he was most recently
in command of a full armada, and D'Argo says he knows all the passcodes, but will keep him away from Crichton. Crichton leaves,
telling Scorpius that Aeryn and Rygel are off limits. Crichton and D'Argo go
onto Command, where Pilot tells he can get them to Arnessk by refining their position from Moya's databanks as they go, and
also them they've received a transmission from the Royal Palace on Hyneria. It's Rygel's cousing, Bishaan, who overthrew his
rule. Rygel asks what is happening, and Bishaan says that the Scarrans have already taken their outer territories. Millions
are already dead, and Rygel is a direct descendant of the Royal lineage. If the Hynerians will unite under anyone, it would
be him. Bishan tells Rygel that he must return. The transmission ends, and Rygel tells Aeryn that if Bishaan thinks he will
return to a shared thrown, he is deluded. Aeryn tells him he is not going anywhere. Pilot tells everyone to prepare for starburst. Stark enters the room where Chiana is with Pikal, and bows down. He tells Chiana that
Eidelons are remarkable negotiators, though she says the Scarrans won't be reasoned with. Pikal says they will, and splits
his head apart to reveal a third eye. Stark says it's an antenna to feelings. Pikal says that history leads them to believe
it's substantially more, all while Chiana thinks it may have other uses. Pikal says they used to be able to create an energy
field that allowed people to see reason, but Chiana says they can't do the trick anymore.
Rygel is sleeping, as Aeryn and Crichton look on. Crichton says they really need to get marred, now. On his Command Carrier, Maryk is feeling Grayza's bump, saying the baby has a strong kick. He tells Grayza
that they are outnumbered and outgunned, and their population has grown adverse to hardship. He says they've lost every battle
since the start of the war. He seeks her opinion on a truce. She says the Scarrans would not accept a truce, only surrender.
She says a surrender is only an option when all is lost, to which he asks what the signs are that all is lost. "A military
leader that broaches surrender," is her answer. Ahkna tells Staleek that Crichton
has departed the water planet, and her contact has provided coordinates to their destination, where he seeks to end this conflict.
She does not know if his plans involve a wormhole weapon, though says Scorpius travels with them. Staleek asks if the Leviathan
is guarded, and Ahkna tells him it is not, but Peacekeepers guard the water planet. Staleek tells Ahkna to engage the enemy
there, defeat them and subdue the unhabitants, while this Decimator will follow Crichton, to settle old scores. Sikozu lights some candles with her finger, while D'Argo asks Crichton if he thinks the Eidelons can stop
the war. Crichton says that if they can't, they have to find a new galaxy to live in. D'Argo implies that Crichton should
use a wormhole weapon if it doesn't work, but he says he can't. Stark and Chiana bring Rygel to Command, where he is unhappy
at the prospect of marrying Crichton and Aeryn. Aeryn pulls her gun on him, saying he is ruining her wedding. "Honey, you're
pointing a gun at the baby," Crichton says. She puts it away, and Rygel begins his words. But as he reminisces of old times,
Moya comes under attack from Tregans. Aeryn tells Rygel to hide, while everyone else prepares to stop the assault. Pilot says
Moya is being pulled in by the Tregan ship. Scorpius says that he's counted at least seven three-man craft coming towards
them. Sikozu says it will all be over in half an arn, while Crichton asks Scorpius if the Tregans work with the Peacekeepers.
He takes with him, saying they'll try to convince them to leave, but if they fail, the others should have an outstanding plan
b. Aeryn tells Sikozu and Chiana to find Pikal and Caa'ta and keep them safe. Stark says he can best help by staying out of
their way, while Aeryn and D'Argo work together. Scorpius tells Crichton it may
not go as smoothly as he hoped, as his departure from Peacekeeper service was less than sanctioned. A Peacekeeper tells them
to stay where they are, which prompts Scorpius to try and persuade them he is out there on special service to the Grand Chancellor.
The accompanying Tregan Chief is less than willing to leave, saying their orders are to commandeer any ship not broadcasting
a Peacekeeper ident. Scorpius says that would put their mission in jeopardy, but the Tregan says his mission is over. Scorpius
asks who is in charge, who he should be addressing and who will take the blame. The Peacekeeper tells the Tregan to release
the harpoons, and asks for Scorpius' command codes. The command codes fail, prompting a shootout in which Crichton uses Scorpius
as a shield. He asks what Scorpius did, to which Scorpius replies he deserted his post. Crichton remarks that it's amazing
what a man will do when he's in love. As the shootout moves to Pilot's den, Crichton
tells him to duck. Caa'ta tells a wandering Pikal to hide, as his mission is important. Chiana tells Sikozu of three opponents
walking parallel to them; she can see through the walls with her new eyes. D'Argo and Aeryn hide behind some containers, and
then shoot some Tregans. When some enemies attack Caa'ta, he is only partially successful, and falls himself. In Pilot's den, Scorpius tells Crichton they need a release transmitter, which is over on the head Tregan.
Crichton continues to fire, prompting Scorpius to say Crichton enjoys it. The Tregans are about to execute Pikal, when Sikozu
and Chiana attack them. D'Argo tells Aeryn she never struck him as the type who
would want children, btu she says Crichton wants it so badly, so she does. D'Argo says she will come round when she sees the
little guy in person. "I hope so," she replies. Chiana and Sikozu overcome the Tregans they were fighting. Crichton makes a run for it, with Scorpius covering, but the enemies fall down Pilot's chamber. Pilot says
there are no more Tregans aboard, but they are still being reeled in. Crichton says they can't release the harpoons because
the transmitter went down, but Sikozu finds one on one of the Tregans they killed, and disengages the lines. Moya does an
emergency starburst under fire from the Tregans. Aeryn finds Rygel, who successfully escaped. Pilot apologises for not detecting
the Tregans, saying he was so preoccupied with other duties that they snuck up, but they have arrived at Arnessk. The transport lands, and Crichton searches through the woods. He gets lost, but is being watched. When
he finds the entrance to the temple, he's caught in a trap by a returning Jool. She pounces him and starts kissing him, saying
the more they were apart the more she knew he'd realise he was meant to be with her. But Aeryn arrives on the scene, and Rygel
tells Jool to get her own fantasy as they're having his baby. In the ancient
temple, Jool tells Crichton to show indifference and respect, and not to embarrass her. Crichton whistles, and it echoes around
the temple. Hierarch Yondalao says the acoustics are to lead them in prayer, and Jool apologises for Crichton's behaviour.
He ushers Pikal forward, as one who claims to be their descendants. Pikal says that his people have lost the ability but not
the desire to influence peace. Yondalao says he shall confer with the other conciliators, and notify them when the matter
can be reassessed. Scorpius says he told Crichton it was a waste of time. Jool says that she knows these travellers are honourable,
and he knows her, so asks why he sends them away. Yondalao says he does not, he just requires time to examine the issue. Stark
approaches, asking what there is to examine, as Pikal is an Eidelon like him. Yondalao says they have awakened from 12000
cycles of sleep, and asks what pertinence they can have to their galaxy now. When Stark grabs his robes at his feet, Yondalao
calls out, "Peacekeepers, do your duty," and Aeryn drags him back. Aeryn asks to speak, and says they understand his reasons
for caution, but asks what could be more pertinent in this time, or any, than the ability to inspire peace. Yondalao asks
how, even if Pikal is Eidelon, how he can help that cause. Aeryn says that while they are few, Pikal's people are many and
with their teachings, could become a great force for peace. Yondalao says that while her counsel is sound, he must still meditate
upon it, and asks the Peacekeepers to clear the temple. Crichton walks forward, loading up his gun, and his test shot reflects
around the temple. Yondalao asks if they are assassins, but Crichton says he's just the guy without a brain. He goes round,
the room, points to Stark and says the lion needs courage, Scorpius, the tin-man, needs a heart, Rygel, Todo, wants an easy
birth, and Pikal, Dorothy, is just looking for a way home. He says they won't be here tomorrow, so urges Yondalao to look
at Pikal, as he is Yondalao's heir. The Eidelons pray, as Yondalao asks if Pikal
agrees to accept the great responsibility that the ability to inspire peace carries. Outside the temple, Aeryn tells Crichton
it should work, and the Eidelons should be able to stop the war without wormholes. Rygel appears to ask if they can go back
to Moya yet, buyt Aeryn tells him to go and get Stark. Crichton asks if it's just him, or is Rygel getting bigger. Aeryn says
that it's a geometric pregnancy, which means that the baby will be born in a matter of solar days. A stunned Crichton says
they don't have a name, but Aeryn says she's already picked one, and says something in Sebacean that's incomprehensible. Crichton
says she made a joke, but she simply responds that soldiers don't have a sense of humour. As she walks away, Crichton says,
"You better have my dinner ready when I get back on that ship now," to which she just raises her arm. Aboard the Command Carrier, Maryk orders a retreat and regroup of one of their squadrons. When his Lieutenant
asks how the Scarrans move so quickly and effectively, Maryk answers that they've been planning it for many cycles. He says
he has a desire to turn it around... in due time. Grayza is looking on, but doesn't seem too satisfied with his answer. Back on Moya, Aeryn is helping Pilot by verifying Moya's hull integrity. Sikozu joins
her on Command, and Aeryn mentions that she is back so soon. She tells Sikozu to inform Scorpius that her opinion won't change
if they keep asking; she believes peace is a better option than trying to build a wormhole weapon. "With all due respect,
Aeryn," Sikozu says, "Crichton is your inferior, so why would you bear his child?" Aeryn says she should leave, off this ship.
Sikozu says she didn't mean to offend her. She adds that when she first met Scorpius, she thought he was her inferior, but
she has since learned there is a reservoir to his abilities that continues to overshadow her own. "Same with Crichton," Aeryn
answers. Sikozu asks if she views Crichton as her superior. "No, as my equal," Aeryn replies, adding that perhaps Sikozu's
under and over-estimations of herself are meaningless, that perhaps they're just meant to be together. Scorpius tells Crichton that the Eidelons can only inflict peace when the combatants are near, adding that
the Scarrans would destroy them before they get close enough to have any impact. Crichton says that in that case, he won't
mind them doing there thing, but Scorpius says at the same time he should be making the weapons. Crichton says that's only
a means to his end, and asks what Scorpius really wants. He says that peace achieved during conflict can last a lifetime.
Scorpius suddenly hears something, and says he has a highly developed survival sense which is telling him to leave. Aeryn
comms Crichton, telling him a Scarran warship is closing in on the planet at maximum speed. "Stryker or Dreadnought?" Crichton
asks, to which Sikozu says it's neither; something much faster. "How much time we got?" Crichton asks, to which Aeryn replies,
"More like how little." Crichton calls D'Argo, who is on his way to get them. Scorpius leaves, telling Crichton he is going
to remove as much of their presence as possible, as the Scarrans will be hard enough on the Eidelons as it is. Crichton says
not to worry, as they're taking them along. Crichton tries to convince Yondalao
that everyone has to go, but he says that is impossible. Crichton says they don't have time, and goes to get Pikal. Yondalao
says Pikal is not ready to instruct others, but says he will accompany them to instruct the others. Crichton tells Jool she
should come as well, but she says she can't, as she belongs here, and tells him to go. "You always made the best mistakes,"
he says. On Moya, Stark tells Rygel this is not good, and Rygel, while examining
the device to remove the baby, agrees, saying the device won't work. "Not you, them," Stark answers. Rygel says if he wants
to worry about someone, to worry about him. Stark says the Eidelons, and starts mumbling about them dying in peace as he bangs
his head against the wall in distress. Crichton arrives on Command, where Pilot
says the Scarrans are close enough to have targeted them, so Moya will not initiate starburst, as they'll be hit before she's
fully powered up. Jool sends a transmission from the planet, addressing the Scarran vessel, saying the inhabitants of Arnessk
are peaceful, and have no weapons and pose no threat. She asks if they wish to land. The Scarrans don't respond, and Crichton
says he has a bad feeling. He speaks to Jool, who doesn't flinch so as to give nothing away. He tells her to get out of the
temple, as the Scarrans launch a missile which goes straight past Moya, and decimates the temple on the planet in a huge explosion.
The Scarrans hail Moya, saying the crew must surrender to the Imperial Forces, and non-compliance will result in the immediate
annihilation of their ship. Moya attempts an emergency starburst, but the Scarrans fire and cripple her. Aeryn drags Rygel onto the transport, where Crichton, Stark, Sikozu, Scorpius and Yondalao await. Chiana
and D'Argo leave in D'Argo's ship, Lo'La, as D'Argo is sure they can't pierce the ship's invisibility shield. The two ships
leave, with the transport heading for the Decimator. Rygel says that when the plan fails, he should be the first one to be
rescued. He says to ask Aeryn, but she says to rescue Yondalao first, much to his surprise. Scorpius remarks that Yondalao
is supposed to be rescuing them, and Yondalao says that the Scarrans are unfamiliar to him, so he must first sense their fears
and desires through proximity. The crew are taken to a holding cell aboard the
Decimator, where Aeryn is forced to give up her concealed guns that are discovered by a security probe. Yondalao says that
Stark lived amongst the Scarrans, so he knows their psyche, and asks Stark to assist him with that knowledge. Staleek and
Ahkna enter the room, and the Emperor welcomes them to his flagship. "That was a temple you nuked down there," Crichton says.
Staleek says it was an act of precaution, which is requisite in times of war, as is truth seeking. He turns to Aeryn and heat
probes her, asking where the Luxan and Nebari that were travelling with the crew are. Aeryn says they're gone, and left well
before they came. Ahkna approaches Rygel and strokes his belly, saying she always assumed his highness was male. "Tumor, not
long to live," Rygel says. "I would agree," Ahkna replies, as Staleek tells her to take him to separate barracks, and tells
Crichton and Aeryn he finds it troubling that Humans and Sebaceans can propagate together. Stark asks how he could know Rygel
was pregnant with their child, to which Staleek says the same way he knew to find the crew here. "A traitor," Sikozu says,
to which Scorpius says its Grunschlk. Staleek approaches Scorpius, saying they say one traitor can always recognise another.
He adds that if Scorpius hadn't facilitated Crichton's earlier escape (see log La Bomba), there would be peace now. "With
you as supreme ruler?" Scorpius asks. Staleek says it's a position he knows Scorpius dreams of, as he rips out Scorpius' coolant
system. Staleek tells Crichton that he is alive for only one reason; he will have the wormhole knowledge Crichton possesses,
or War Minister Ahkna will pleasure herself torturing the Hynerian and the abomination in his belly. He says Crichton has
one arn to decide, and leaves. Aeryn asks Crichton for options, and they agree wormhole weapons are not an option but Crichton
says he can give them the middle finger. "You don't know what you're doing," Aeryn tells him. "I never do," he replies. On Lo'La, Chiana is looking at a scan of the ship, and identifies its weakpoints.
D'Argo tells her that Rygel has invited them to Hyneria, and he thought he could do some work with his hands, plant some food
and make some wine. Crichton goes to Staleek, and says he can't give him wormhole
weapons. Staleek says he'll die, but Crichton says while he doesn't have a kilo of pure wormhole technology, he can take Staleek
to a guy that does, in exchange for an undamaged Rygel. Staleek probes him, but realises Crichton is immune to the probing.
Crichton says it's because he always speaks the truth. Staleek stops, and Crichton says they will go in his module, down a
wormhole to the source of ultimate power, but it only has room for him and one other. Ahkna says the Emperor will never go
alone with him, but Staleek says no, and tells her to set a course for the battle group at the water planet. They will leave
as soon as he returns. Sikozu creates a makeshift coolant device for Scorpius,
as Stark leaves Yondalao to think of how to tap into the Scarrans' morality. Yondalao tells Aeryn he will soon be able to
influence the Scarrans' passions. Aeryn says that in the temple, he said "Peacekeepers, do your duty," and asks what he meant.
"I had forgotten that you had forgotten," he replies. "At the dawn of our period of usefulness, 27000 cycles ago, we developed
need of a guard. A race no one had quarrel with. A force to ensure harmony prevailed once negotiations had finished." "Peacekeepers,"
Aeryn remarks. "Apparently your forebears attempted to carry on once we vanished," Yondalao continues, "However, lacking our
mediation abilities, they kept the peace the only way they could: at the muzzle of a weapon." Aeryn says that's why they're
hated. "It wasn't such at the beginning. We took great care to choose a species no one had met before. We found your kind
primitive, barely clothed, far removed on the galaxy's outer spiral. Having brought some of you back, your evolution was accelerated
with generous alterations, until you became our trusted acolytes." Ahkna is in
a room where Rygel is tied to a table, and tells a Scarran nurse that while the Emperor wants Rygel alive, she would consider
it a personal favour if he should die of explainable causes. In Crichton's module,
Staleek is growing weary of waiting. Harvey speaks to Crichton on a car crash
test course, saying Crichton knows what he has to do. Harvey says he should just
crash the module. Crichton says then everyone would die, asking if he thinks Ahkna would be a kindler, gentler soul, but Harvey
says that is someone else's problem; Crichton would've done his duty. Staleek says that there is no wormhole here, but Crichton
says it's just a little late. Ahkna has Aeryn brought to her, saying she's been
informed they plot escape. Aeryn says they are prisoners with no weapons, but Ahkna says they have none here, but perhaps
outside. "I promise you, you will never be reunited with your baby," she says. Aeryn replies, "I'm sure your mother wished
the same thing." "How brave you are," Ahkna says, before going to the throne and ordering the ordnance officer to fire. They
repeatedly fire on Lo'La, and Aeryn says she can stop now; she's proved her point. Ahkna says that the Luxans are like Peacekeepers
– soon to be enslaved or dead. She orders them to fire one more, and Lo'La is destroyed.
In the cell, Aeryn tells Yondalao that a Luxan can only survive in space for about a quarter of an arn. He is surprised
by the Scarran brutality. Scorpius says that the Scarran blood running through his veins knows more than the Eidelon ever
will, while Sikozu says there's only one path out of this prison, they must fight their way out. A wormhole appears in front of Crichton's module, and Harvey
continues to try to convince Crichton to fly into the wall of the wormhole. The travel through the wormhole continues, as
Harvey and Crichton drive the test car into a wall. Staleek and Crichton arrive on Einstein's iceberg, where Einstein appears
saying Crichton should not have brought him here. Staleek asks who the creature is. "You can call him Einstein, and I suggest
you do it nicely." Staleek goes to probe him, but Einstein knocks his hand back. Crichton tells Staleek it won't work, and
he asks Einstein if he possesses the knowledge of wormholes. Einstein confirms, so he asks if wormholes can be made into weapons.
Again, Einstein confirms, and Staleek says he will give him that power. Crichton interrupts, saying he can find a wormhole
and fly down one, to which Einstein agrees. He asks Einstein if he can make a weapon, which Einstein says he cannot. John
asks why, and Einstein says because no one should have that power. Crichton tells Staleek that if you mess with the natural
order, you destroy multiple timelines. Staleek pushes him aside and says he will have that power, but Einstein freezes him
in time. Einstein tells Crichton that returning here was wrong, but he says he has to protect the people he loves, and Einstein
owes him for putting the crap in his head. "It may soon be prudent to remove it," Einstein replies. He disappears, and Staleek
becomes unstuck. He asks Crichton if he truly cannot create wormhole weapons, but Crichton says they should get back, before
Rygel damages his wife. Sikozu is trying to convince Aeryn that their best opportunity
to escape is if Crichton walks through the doors. Aeryn refuses without her child. Crichton returns, saying he saw wreckage
on the outside. Aeryn says they killed Chiana and D'Argo. She tells him that Yondalao is not yet ready, but Crichton says
Staleek is going to give them Rygel. Scorpius says he's traded ultimate power for an unborn offspring, but Crichton says no,
saying he has nothing to give, so all the chasing round the galaxy, Chiana and D'Argo dying, has all been for nothing. Sikozu
says they still have no way out, but Aeryn points out Yondalao, who is now emitting a purple glow. The Scarran nurse is about to kill Rygel, but Staleek intervenes, asking whose orders override his. She
says she had no choice, but Staleek kills her. He tells Rygel he will die when he orders it.
Staleek finds Ahkna, and angrily tells her that if the Hynerian had died his word would mean nothing. Ahkna says that
given the Luxan ship she discovered, the presence of Scorpius, and the ability of these creatures to continually resist should
mean they die for the Scarrans' security. Staleek points out that Scorpius was a Commander for the Peacekeepers, and Aeryn
a former pilot, so says who knows how much information could be coerced from them. She says it's not worth the risk, but he
tells her to stop seeing vipers in every shadow. He grabs her, and tells her aggressively to never countermand his orders
again. Chiana and D'Argo float in space, where they kiss, before she appears
to lose consciousness. Staleek returns Rygel to the crew, and says that his portion
of the accord has been maintained, but beyond it he promises nothing. Yondalao approaches Staleek, saying he wishes power,
acknowledgement of his personal intelligence, and to gain acceptance in the upper echelon of civilisation. He says there are
many paths for Staleek to accomplish his aims. "War is out path. At the peace table we know how we're viewed; brutish, ignorant,"
Staleek says. Yondalao says then the greatest victory would be to prove them wrong, and without the loss of a single Scarran
life. On the Command Carrier, Maryk talks of Scorpius' obsession with Crichton,
asking Grayza if she didn't tell him Crichton's weapon was a myth. Grayza says that was her belief, but this moment is not
without opportunity. He says that knowing the Emperor's location allows them to negotiate a treaty before their position becomes
so laughable. Grayza mixes something in his drink, and says it also gives them the opportunity to surprise the Scarran leader
and decapitate his Empire. Maryk says he will not be remembered in history as the Commander under which Peacekeeperdom fell.
He sips her drink, and falls to the floor. "No my love, you will not," Grayza tells him, "Because despite your station, you
are weak. I say again that which I have said before. Death is preferable to subjugation under Scarran rule. They must be defeated." Chiana and D'Argo awake aboard a Luxan ship, having been rescued by Jothee. He is
now a Field Officer, in charge of the ship, and is greeted by a punch from his father. Chiana asks if they shouldn't be running,
but Jothee says the Scarrans can't detect them. He says they've been following the Emperor for some time, and then there they
were. He says they have to take the crown head out, and D'Argo shows them Chiana's method to penetrate the ship. With Rygel laying beside them, Aeryn, Scorpius, Yondalao, Sikozu, Staleek and Crichton are sitting around
talking and drinking. Stark collects the drinks from them. Yondalao asks Staleek to review the accord that he wishes them
to agree to. Staleek says that at the core of the matter is the perception that Crichton can create wormhole weapons, and
if he proposes an armistice to the Peacekeepers with Crichton by his side, they will assume he has bestowed a military edge
upon them. Scorpius says the Grand Chancellor is no fool, and he would agree to peace. Staleek says he would propose an accord
that favours the Scarrans in mining rights and trade balance, whilst allowing complete self-rule of all Peacekeeper territories.
He adds that Crichton will be released upon the signing. The peace doesn't last long, though, as Ahkna kills Yondalao unexpectedly,
asking Staleek if he really wishes to broker peace with an enemy he is certain to destroy. Staleek tells Yondalao to free
his mind of a prayer, and leaves in anger. Stark says Yondalao is passing over,
and Crichton tells him to give him last rights. Stark refuses, but Crichton says he can take his gift and protect it. Stark
is forced to pass him over by Crichton, Aeryn and Sikozu, and everyone is thrown back as he receives the knowledge. Rygel
starts convulsing, and Aeryn says they will have to transfer the baby now. Before they can get the kit, gas begins to fill
the room with gas that Scarrans use on specimens they wish to dissect while still alive. "You've ruined my life," Aeryn tells
John. "I know." We return to the scene of John in the bed on Moya. We hear Aeryn's
voice, with a baby in the background. "This war is not your responsibility," she says. We hear Crichton, "How am I supposed
to protect you from the Peacekeepers and the Scarrans and the Tregans and the lions and tigers and bears?" "This is what you
want. This is what you want," Aeryn says. "No Aeryn, it is not what I want. It's just that fate keeps blocking all the exits
and no matter what I do I just keep circling closer to the flame." A wormhole weapon briefly appears, devouring a ship.
PART TWO
Following a
recap from Part One, gas continues to fill the room, as Rygel begins to convulse. Aeryn lifts Rygel up above the fumes, while
Crichton asks if the gas is combustible. Scorpius says it is at high temperatures, to which Crichton asks Sikozu if she can
ignite it. She says she can, but the fumes are scrambling her receptors. Crichton helps lift her to the ceiling, where she
tells everyone to find cover, and rips a flameball from her hand, shooting it towards the exit, blowing it open (and taking
out two Charrids in the process). Staleek asks what the explosion was, as Ahkna
and his crew hurry to figure it out. On the Luxan ship, Jothee detects the explosion
from the Decimator, and the ship makes itself visible, launching an attack on the vessel's weak spots. Crichton and the others leave the room through the new hole, with Scorpius carrying Sikozu. Aeryn gathers
some weapons from the Charrids, while Scorpius points out that more than weapons; they need a plan. Rygel is still worse for
wear, and says they have to transfer the baby now. D'Argo comms in, to which Crichton asks how they are alive. D'Argo says
it's a long story, but asks if they want a ride. Crichton is confused, since Lo'La was destroyed, but D'Argo says it'll be
a big surprise. The Luxan ship breaks through the side of the Decimator, and the crew lead an attack, with Jothee telling
Chiana to call Peacekeeper Command to confirm their coordinates. Crichton is
trying to transfer the baby to Aeryn, as Scorpius and Sikozu provide cover. Crichton says he has to hurry, as he's losing
a pulse. Ahkna is making her way to their position, as they continue to hold off the Scarrans and Charrids. Aeryn begins jolting
as Crichton continues the procedure, but when he asks if she's okay, she tells him, "I'm pregnant." They're happy, and kiss,
but Sikozu and Scorpius are running out of ammunition. Stark starts spazzing about what is now in his head, as the Luxans
appear below them. They try to shoot open a hatch, but it's no use. Aeryn says it's pulse resistant, so Scorpius removes his
cooling rod and throws it on the hatch, burning a hole in it. Aeryn jumps down first, and gives D'Argo a kiss. "You look great,"
he tells her. "I'm pregnant again." Stark goes next, then Sikozu, then Rygel is thrown down. Crichton jumps down next, landing
in front of Jothee. "Holy crap! It's good to see you, Jothee?" he says to D'Argo. Scorpius is last down, and the crew move
out while continuing to fire. Staleek tells his people to repair the ship immediately,
as the Peacekeeper armada is sure to be on its way there. Everyone makes it back
on board the Luxan ship, though one of the soldiers is shot by a Scarran. "You guys are a mess!" Chiana says to them all.
The ship detaches from the Decimator, and leaves. Crichton tells Jothee he's grown, while Aeryn asks D'Argo if this was a
planned reunion, which is met with silence. Crichton asks if the Luxans have any backup out there, but Jothee says the Scarrans
can't manoeuvre or fire, so they're good to go. On the Decimator, Staleek turns
to Ahkna as he hears that the Peacekeeper armada has been detected on the outer perimeter of the system, and Ahkna just bows
her head in shame. As Sikozu repairs Scorpius' coolant system on Moya, she asks
when they will stop following Crichton and start to impose their agenda on him. "We already have," Scorpius answers, but Sikozu
says he insists he can't build a wormhole weapon, Sciorpius replies, "Human insistence; nothing more than a futile attempt
to avoid action they insist they will never take!" "He will help us?" Sikozu asks. "Never. But he will help Aeryn and his
new child." The Luxan ship leaves Moya, and D'Argo asks to speak to Jothee. He's
not on the comms, though, he's still on Moya. D'Argo says that Chiana was the first person since Jothee's mother that he really
cared about, and Jothee says he's glad D'Argo and Chiana are back together. D'Argo tells Jothee that trust takes time, and
Jothee agrees. Crichton sits in front of his chessboard, contemplating the wormhole
weapon, as Aeryn lies pregnant on the bed. Stark is heavily distressed, and we hear his whimpers as Crichton goes to his module.
He departs Moya, and Aeryn and D'Argo try to speak to him, but he turns off his comms, and flies into the wormhole that appears. On the Command Carrier, the Peacekeepers are watching a transmission from Braca on
the planet, saying they are no longer able to defend it from the Scarran vanguard. One of the officers tells Grayza that Grand
Chancellor Maryk is dead, which she says is a great tragedy for their people, and tells him to arrange a ship-wide memorial
service, then orders him to set course for Captain Braca's location. The officer says that High Command is sending the Vice-Chancellor.
"Don't let the belly fool you, Lieutenant," Grayza tells him, making sure he remembers she's a Commandant, and so is the highest
ranking officer in the battle group. She says to send apologies to the Vice-Chancellor for the extra distance he will have
to travel. Ahkna tells Staleek his assumption was correct; her spy informs her
that the water planet is populated by a species called Eidelons. Staleek orders them to go all speed to the water planet,
as Crichton is no longer their only threat. "Inform me when every single Eidelon is dead," he says menacingly. Crichton returns to Einstein's iceberg. He calls Einstein, saying it's time. "Unlock the knowledge; I have
to make peace," Crichton tells him. A familiar exchange takes place (see log Unrealized Reality).
"Time?" Einstein
asks.
"Flies," Crichton
responds.
"Time."
"Bandits."
"Time."
"Wounds all
heals."
"Time."
"Rosemary and..."
"Time."
"Time ends,"
Crichton says, and Einstein reaches out his arm.
Crichton returns to
Moya, where he's drowsy. Scorpius sees him in the corridor, and knows immediately that Crichton now possesses the knowledge
of a wormhole weapon. Harvey speaks to Crichton, with plans for a wormhole weapon. Crichton says he
didn't get this for him, but Harvey says this project is for both of them, and points out a billboard proclaiming a Harvey
& John's Constructions and Engineering bringing wormhole weapons to the stars this year.
Aeryn meets up with Crichton as he reaches their quarters, saying she didn't want him to go to Einstein. Crichton says
she did, as everyone wanted to see the big wormhole weapon. Aeryn says she wanted to see the war ended through peace, but
Crichton says that is unrealistic, and looks for his pen. "This is what you want, this is what you want," Aeryn says. "No,
Aeryn, it is not what I want. It's just that fate keeps blocking all the exits and no matter what I do I just keep circling
closer to the flame!" "Then pull back," Aeryn says, "This war is not your responsibility." Crichton says that she and the
baby are his responsibility, and asks how he is supposed to protect them from everyone. He says that no gun is big enough.
Aeryn says they still have Stark and the Eidelons, but Crichton says it's not enough, but his knowledge is. He says it will
protect her and the baby. "Ah, but you see. You don't just protect me. We protect each other," Aeryn tells him. Aeryn suddenly
feels a kick, and says she can really feel the baby alive inside of her. Rygel
is crying, as Chiana attempts to feed Stark, who is in an apparent trance. Jothee says he doesn't remember Rygel being like
this. "Toad, what's with the water works?" Chiana asks. "I miss the baby," weeps Rygel. Stark softly says that Rygel is suffering
withdrawal but will recover, and adds that he is quite fine. Crichton shows Pilot
some equations, saying he can't do it without his and Moya's help. But Pilot says he understands it will be used as a weapon,
and it can kill tens of thousands. He asks if Crichton is capable of using it, and when Crichton says yes, Pilot says he doesn't
know him as he thought. Crichton pulls out his pulse pistol, asking Pilot what you do if someone puts a gun to your head.
"You defend yourself," he says. Pilot says no one has a weapon pointed to his head, which Crichton rebuts. Pilot says there
are other options, but Crichton tells him to explain that to the tens of millions of people who will die in the meantime.
Pilot asks if that's truly his concern, or if it's Aeryn and his unborn offspring he wishes to protect. Crichton says that's
his family, adding that everything begins with family. Moya exits starburst,
and is immediately attacked by Scarrans. They are caught in the crossfire, and Pilot reports that the Eidelon city is also
under attack. Moya decides to make a hasty exit, and descends into the atmosphere and crashes on the Qujagan ocean bed. Rygel
asks if Moya can do this, and D'Argo says that she should be water tight. Sikozu points out that the pressure differential
underwater compared to the vacuum of space is huge; they will flood. Water has begun to penetrate Moya, and Pilot says Sikozu's
assessment is accurate – many tiers are taking on water. Aeryn says they still have the Eidelons, and Crichton says
they'll take transport pod to the surface, which Sikozu says she will make watertight. As Moya begins to creek, Crichton notices
that Stark is absent. Pilot can't locate him, and Chiana says he went crazy when he heard the Scarrans attacking the Eidelons.
They form a search, as Aeryn goes to raid the armoury for weapons. They can't locate him, and Crichton says he knows what
it's like to have something in your head everyone wants, and that shouldn't have been there in the first place, vowing to
get it out. The Peacekeepers report that their Carrier is approaching the water
planet, where one damaged Carrier is being bombarded. When Grayza is told they haven't located the Scarran Emperor's vessel,
but do still have the element of surprise, she orders them to attack all ships equally, as shock wears off quickly. While the search for Stark continues, Chiana tells D'Argo that although she often says she'll do something
and then change her mind completely, she says she is going to go to Hyneria with him. "You know why?" she asks. "Because you
like Hynerians." "Not so much," she answers, "but I like you," and the two kiss. Aeryn
is sitting in Pilot's den, telling her baby what all the different sounds are. Pilot asks if she's alright when the baby kicks,
then tells her they said no to Crichton. She says she knows. "Moya and I will have no part to mass murder," he tells her.
"None of us want to, Pilot," Aeryn tells him, "but if we don't, the outcome will be worse." Pilot asks if Stark and the Eidelons
aren't preferable, and while Aeryn agrees she says she's not sure they can do it. "You know we all want the same thing, Pilot.
Peace." D'Argo finds Stark, who apologises for mindlessly running. Stark says
he's surprisingly fine, given the responsibility that now lies within him, reaffirming that he has Yondalao's knowledge. D'Argo
tries to convince Stark they have to go, but Stark just mentions more water, as more comes crashing through the room, throwing
them into the air. Crichton and Chiana run to the chamber, where Chiana finds D'Argo unconscious. Crichton finds Stark underwater,
while D'Argo tells Chiana he saw the most amazing thing before he almost died: a big well of water in the ground as his nose
was scraping along the floor, which makes Chiana laugh. Crichton points out the change of colour in Stark's light, which Stark
says is because of the Eidelon knowledge. He adds that he is not afraid anymore. Staleek
arrives at the water planet, to see Maryk's ship on assault. He tells Ahkna to get them into the battle, adding that nothing
matters but the Grand Chancellor's Carrier. As the crew step off the transport,
Aeryn says it's beyond her why women would choose to be pregnant more than once. "They say three is the magic number," Crichton
replies. "Three is a scary number," she says, as Scarran fighters swoop over the city. Chiana asks where the Eidelons are,
Jothee comms his men, who come over a wall. They report that the Scarrans control the whole city, and the isolated pockets
of Peacekeepers are being steadily neutralised. The rest of their men are searching for survivors. Scorpius calls Braca, who
is happy to hear from him. He and some Peacekeepers and Eidelons are holding out in the great temple, with their requests
for reinforcements going unheeded. The crew head to their location, as Jothee leaves to find the rest of his men. Staleek asks Ahkna why they can't immolate the city, and tells her that he wants every single Eidelon eliminated.
He pushes her onto his thrown, saying that the chair becomes her. He says that reports on their arrival suggest Crichton and
the Leviathan perished in the ocean, and asks if she agrees. She says she'd rather have his head as proof. Staleek says that
once the Peacekeepers are defeated, he intends to oversee large galactic governance issues. "Bring me Crichton's head, and
all differences between us will be resolved, paving the way for you to assume my position, Empress Ahkna." The crew can see the destruction the Scarrans' have caused, and their extermination path. Rygel tells Crichton
and Aeryn he wants them to name the baby after him. "Maybe, if it's a girl," Aeryn answers. As they overlook the ocean from
a bridge, Crichton says it's their meet-up point as it's a good place for Moya to pick them up with the docking web. As they walk through the burning streets, Rygel says he dreads his cities looking
like this. They soon reach a spot where Crichton uncovers Grunchlk, who says he's not a traitor. Aeryn asks if he's signalled
anyone else, but he says he's been trying to get away, and points to a Scarran transmitter on his back. He tries to convince
the crew of his innocence, so D'Argo says they'll either kill him or take him with them, and they choose the latter. Just
then, a group of Charrids and Scarrans patrols right by them, forcing them to cover. They let them go by, then move to the
temple, where Braca and his men await. They give Scorpius the latest report on who is there, while Sgt. Learko has a Peacekeeper
keep watch on Grunchlk. Ahkna and some troops walks the streets, reporting to
Staleek that her spy is trapped in one of the city's largest edifices, with Crichton.
Stark goes to train Muoma in the Eidelon ways, while Scorpius says they need a plan. Braca tells them that Grayza is
focussing on other issues now that the Grand Chancellor is dead, while Aeryn says they should maintain operations silence
and fortify their defences. She looks down and calls John, as a puddle has formed below her. Crichton tells her that her water
broke, which means the baby's coming. The Diagnosan comes over and says it's big, but Aeryn says it's a bad time. She suggests
disassembling the weaker munitions for more firepower, as Sikozu says they'll be in trouble shortly. Ahkna approaches, and
tells her warriors that when they attack, the Peacekeeper female is to be left to her.
D'Argo tells Crichton that Pilot said he won't be ready until dawn. Crichton goes to Aeryn and asks if there's anything
he can do to help. When she asks how long it will take, and he replies on Earth it can be days, she says she has killed men
for less. Grunchlk shouts that baby birthing was not part of the original agreement, and says they'll be re-negotiating. Stark
tells Crichton he has prepared the Eidelons as best he can, and when they finish meditating, Muoma opens her face to reveal
her third eye, and Stark shines his light into it. She receives a jolt, and says the legends are true, Yondalao's knowledge
lies within her. It has completely left Stark, but she thinks she can educate the others. The problem is, there's not enough
of them. Crichton comms Jothee, but Noranti answers. She's rescuing Eidelons, as Jothee put her in charge, while he went on
reconnaissance. Any Eidelon that isn't dead is with her. There's over one hundred, which Muoma says would be enough if they
were reunited. Crichton congratulates Stark on his good job. As the Scarran forces
get into position, Aeryn is distressed, and the Diagnosan tells Crichton that the baby's turned round and is now tangled in
the cord, so it must be turned. But before the Diagnosan can do it, he is shot in the head. As the gunfire continues, Crichton
calls over Chiana to help Aeryn. She is reluctant, but despite her past experience, he is adamant she help. Scorpius says
their options are limited, as the fighting continues. Sikozu says they could break; some make it, some don't. Since Pilot
isn't ready, they have to stay. Aeryn continues firing her pulse rifle as Chiana tries to turn the baby. She calls Crichton
over, who convinces Aeryn to let him be the one giving cover, so she turns round and lets Chiana move the baby. Jothee comms Crichton to say they've found a big Scarran transport, and it should hold all the Eidelons.
As the fighting continues, one of the Scarrans tells Ahkna he believes one of their transports has been taken, but she says
they have others, so they can ignore it. As the Scarrans and Charrids charge, Scorpius tells them to fall back and fortify
their positions. Chiana tells Aeryn she has to get in a nearby fountain, as it's cleaner and safer for the baby. After another
round of gunplay, the crew manage to get the door closed again, but Aeryn refuses to get in the fountain when they're done
shooting. Scorpius orders his men about after having paid close attention to Sikozu during the last exchange. He tells Sikozu
he has something for her to do, and they leave together. Crichton checks on Stark and the Eidelons, who are OK, and Muoma
says it's an arn at most until first light. Chiana calls Crichton to get some
raslak, which she promptly swigs herself. She tells Crichton to get Aeryn in the fountain, and then says she's done. Scorpius
is in a dark corner with Sikozu, and grabs her head. "I've never met a spy more resourceful, more tenacious." He pulls a Scarran
comms device from her back. She asks how long he's known, to which he says, "Long enough for you to serve as my desires."
He says her desires no longer serve his needs. She tells him the Scarrans promised to free her people from their servitude,
but Scorpius says they will not, and tells her that she has ruined something unique.
Crichton has Aeryn in the fountain, and gets her to cut open her clothes for the birth. Crichton asks if they have
a plan, but Braca says they can't withstand another assault. D'Argo agrees, and says to bring every weapon they have to go
on the offensive. Scorpius returns, and Braca asks where Sikozu is. Scorpius tells him that she's on her last mission, for
the Scarrans. As the firing continues, Crichton tries to get Aeryn to push. She
suddenly calls for Stark, and asks him to marry them now. Rygel comes over and coughs up Crichton's mother's ring, which he'd
been keeping in his stomach. Stark recites a Sheyang prayer for the dead, prompting a slap from Aeryn. When he recites a Delvian
puberty rite, he gets another, so third time he just asks if they love each other, enough to be married forever. When they
agree, he says they are, and Crichton puts the ring on Aeryn's finger and the two kiss. Rygel is hit by the debris from another
shot, so D'Argo gives Stark a bag to carry him in. Jothee tells D'Argo he can't make it to them, as Aeryn gives birth to a
baby boy. Aeryn breaks their kiss to ask if Crichton can get them out of here, and he agrees.
The crew force their way out all guns blazing, causing Ahkna to order her forces to fall back, and ambush them in the
street. Grunchlk is seen crawling along the floor by Sikozu, who suddenly pulls her head up and just looks at him. The crew advance through the streets, but Aeryn realises it's too quiet, and they are ambushed amidst explosions
and forced into a building. Ahkna tells her forces to supply the troops in the buildings with missiles. Braca attempts to
take some Peacekeepers to a building across the street to set up crossfire, but ends up being shot in the knees. Jothee arrives
on the scene in the Scarran transport, and provides some firepower from the air. After several large explosions, he leaves
with the Eidelons, after saying a brief goodbye to D'Argo. Crichton and Aeryn kiss, and Aeryn rejoins the others to wait for
Crichton's signal. As they move out, a sniper shoots and more Scarrans and Charrids
attack. As a Scarran with a huge spear approaches Chiana, D'Argo pushes her out of the way and is skewered in the process.
Chiana attacks that Scarran, after D'Argo pulls the spear out, and gets caught. As Crichton helps her, War Minister Ahkna
grabs him from behind. "At least you die," she tells him, but she is shot by Aeryn. "It's a boy," she says, "In case you were
wondering." Crichton says they need to get to the meeting point, and Aeryn signals
to the others. As they move out, D'Argo falls to the floor. Aeryn is the first to notice, and goes over to him. "Can you make
it?" she asks, to which he shakes his head. Chiana calls to hurry up, and Aeryn doesn't know how to react. She runs over,
telling D'Argo to hurry, and Aeryn gets up and leaves. "Someone's got to stay here, it may as well be me," D'Argo tells Chiana.
She tells him they'll fix him up, and gets continuously more distressed. D'Argo tells her to go to Moya, because the wound
won't heal and can't be fixed. Stark lays Rygel down beside him, and offers to take his pain. D'Argo says no, and Chiana pushes
him away. "Pain is good, it means I'm still alive," D'Argo says. Rygel places his hand on D'Argo's arm, looking sombre. Stark
offers to help D'Argo to the other side, but D'Argo refuses, so Stark takes Rygel and leaves. Chiana tries to get him to go,
but he tells her to get him some pulse rifles. Crichton walks over, and hands D'Argo his pulse pistol. "It's gonna get ugly
here soon," D'Argo says, "You better get going." "You're the closest friend I have," Crichton says. "You could've done better."
"Nowhere in the universe," Crichton replies. "You've got a lot of life to lead John. Do big things." Crichton nods, and D'Argo
takes his hand. "Do me a favour," he asks, "Chiana..." "I'll look after her. I'll take care, nothing's going to happen to
her," Crichton tells him, but D'Argo is quick to tell him, "Go away; I want to speak to Chiana!" The two laugh, but Chiana
comes over telling them not to laugh, and pushing Crichton away. "D'Argo, please,"
she says, "Don't die." "We all die," he replies. He forces her to take his Qualta Blade, and asks Crichton to take her. "Don't
leave me," Chiana says. "I'll find you," he replies. "I love you." "I'll find you," he repeats. "First Scarran you see," Crichton
says as he grabs Chiana, "You tell him who his daddy is!" Crichton pulls Chiana away as she screams. Moya ascends to the surface, and tells the crew they'll only get one chance at this. Crichton tells them all to prepare to jump, as it'll be safer to fall into the docking web than be scooped
up. Rygel tells Aeryn to give him the baby, as he'll be safer that way, since Rygel will be hovering. Aeryn hands him over,
telling Rygel, "I trust you." We see and hear D'Argo's last stand, as he tells the attackers, "I'm your daddy!" With that,
everyone climbs the wall and jumps into Moya's docking web. Moya escapes the
atmosphere amongst the fighting, and tells the crew Jothee is safe. Chiana is distraught over the loss of D'Argo, while Crichton
and Scorpius head to Command. On entering, Crichton is met with the wormhole weapon, which Pilot had the DRDs build to his
specification, and it is operational. Pilot says they can't run because Moya is too damaged. Crichton tells Jothee to cut
loose, and doesn't answer when he asks if everyone is safe. Chiana stabs D'Argo's Qualta Blade into one of Moya's controls,
and goes to attack Rygel. She says that she doesn't care now D'Argo is dead, and Pilot is shocked by the news. Aeryn asks Crichton if there's any other way, and he doesn't see one. He says it's worse than she thinks,
but she tells him to do what he has to do. Crichton gets inside the device, and forces Scorpius to say "please" and "pretty
please" to see it. Crichton fires the weapon, and what begins as a small black hole begins to grow faster and faster, consuming
all in its path. It takes in the ships, and even begins to rip apart the planet. Neither Grayza or Staleek listen initially,
ordering their ships to reverse while continuing to fire. But when they realise that their ships can't move, they begin to
listen, though they do not believe Crichton will go through with it. Crichton tells them that wormholes only make total annihilation,
and that people make peace. When the rest of the crew says how they would rather be destroyed by the wormhole than live in
the war, Staleek and Grayza agree. But when Crichton climbs in the machine and
stops it, Einstein appears and removes the knowledge from his mind. He falls out of the device seemingly in a coma, and Aeryn
is distressed. As he lies unconscious in a bed, Staleek and Ahkna sign the peace treaty in the presence of the Eidelons, and
Scorpius who is beaming with glee at both leaders. Stark visits Crichton, saying
that he leaves every one of their encounters changed, and this time is no different, as he has found his own internal peace.
He removes his mask, revealing that he no longer has the light, and leaves his mask with Crichton when he leaves. Chiana tells
Jothee that she is still going Hyneria, and offers him D'Argo's Qualta Blade, which Jothee doesn't take. Crichton has one
last Harvey vision, as Harvey says
his goodbyes, since his eradication program will wipe out his existence. Aeryn
tells Crichton that it almost took losing the baby to fully understand motherhood, and she loves it. But she says she will
not take it as a trade-off for losing him, and rests the child down next to his father. Crichton wakes up, and starts talking
to the baby, as Aeryn looks on with joy. Crichton and Aeryn take their baby to
a room with a window, where they talk about the stars and naming them. Aeryn says that they want to give him a name that means
courage and strength, so they've chosen the name D'Argo Sun Crichton. Crichton tells him that they don't know what is in store,
but he will never walk alone, and god willing will never know war. He lifts baby D'Argo up towards the expanse of space and
the stars in the window, and says "this is your playground." As the camera zooms out of the room and across Moya, we fade
out.
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