Stanley is rescued from beheading in the nick of time, when Prince learns that Stan literally holds the "key" to his victory over Water. Meanwhile, Kai crashes down on Water, encountering May - the sole survivor of the slaughter of her city by forces from Fire.

Trying to get back on the Lexx, Stan, Xev and Kai run across two druids who recognize them as holy figures. Promising to accompany the druids to a religious ceremony, Stan and the others are transported to the space shuttle. They steal it and find their way back to the Lexx thanks to 790, however unbeknownst to them, Vlad is waiting for them aboard...