01x03 - The Beginning: Part 3

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I am Adam, Prince of Eternia, defender of the secrets of Castle Grayskull.

This is Cringer, my fearless friend. Fabulous...

By the power of Grayskull!

I have the power!

Previously on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe...

You need to work harder on your fundamentals, Adam. Should the forces of evil attack?

What forces of evil? My father and the defenders drove him away years ago.

Perhaps.

This device is designed to cause a massive quake strong enough to breach that cursed mystic wall.

Summon the steeds.

I need you to accompany me to Castle Grayskull.

You shall be transformed into a great warrior, He-Man, guardian of the secret of Castle Grayskull, and defender of Eternia.

I'm no great warrior. I'm just a kid.

Mother!

The battle has been joined at the eastern perimeter of the Evergreen Forest.

I have to go.

Father!

Are you ready, Prince Adam?

By the power of Grayskull!

I have the power!

And they call themselves warriors.

I don't know how much longer we can hold out, Father.

The battle has been joined at the eastern perimeter of the Evergreen Forest.

Prince Adam?

Huh. Whoa.

Who are you?

A friend.

A real good friend! And you'll never guess who...

He is known as He-Man. The sorceress told me of him.

My Doomseeker! Who is that?

I don't know, but he's ticking me off!

Not for long. Do away with the sprinkle.

Enough of the drizzle. Make this magmatite shower really sizzle.

All of you, gather round me!

Ah, that guy is... strong.

I'd say we charge him.

Yeah, right.

Are you first?

Evil-in. Enough with those flying rocks.

Sizzling shower full of fours. Seize pounding these fools and change your cores.

Listen. The magmatite shower has stopped.

Then we won't be needing this any longer.

They've fallen back!

For the moment. They will attack again.

And you will stand strong again.

Us? You're not gonna stick around to...

He-Man must rescue the king.

You are brave warriors. Masters of the universe all.

Come, Battlecat!

No!

Father!

Let him go!

Oh, sorry. But this little fishy needs his growing food.

No!

No!

No!

No!

No!

No!

No!

You know, Randor, I believe you do not have the information I require after all.

I suppose I'll have to settle for revenge.

Panther!

He-Man!

Faster, Battlecat! Faster!

Skeptor will be very pleased with today's catch.

That smell is...

No!

You need a little water to help digest your meal.

No!

Oh, Randor?

Do try and scream on the way down, won't you?

I'm curious as to just how long a drop it is.

Yes, Panther. I think we are going to enjoy this.

Think again, evil one.

Release the king and surrender.

Surrender?

Have you the faintest inkling to whom you speak?

I am Skeletor, Overlord of Evil!

And I am He-Man, Defender of Eternia.

A hero shall emerge to protect Eternia.

I am He-Man, Defender of Evil!

I am He-Man, Defender of Evil!

Eternia will be mine!

Not if I can help it.

I am He-Man, Defender of Evil!

I am He-Man!

No!

Nitrode gas grenade.

Shouldn't put some float in this boat.

What do you think you are?

Dive! Dive!

Thanks, Teela. The others.

Surrender.

Yes. I... I do.

Had my fingers crossed.

Lava pool.

Nothing could survive those temperatures.

Precisely.

Precisely. Return!

Maybe you can return it for a refund.

I am He-Man.

A shame about your friend, Brandor. His battle skills were impressive, but his endgame was a bit... rocky.

It's not possible.

Last chance, Skeletor. If you surrender now, you'll be placed in prison and treated with mercy.

Mercy? What a ridiculous concept.

Your Havoc staff can't defeat me.

Perhaps not. But I sense that you value the King's life.

In fact, I would venture to say you place more value on his life than on bringing me to justice.

One blast and the King falls to his doom.

Pay him no heed, He-Man. Skeletor's destruction is all that matters.

Such courage. I believe I'm going to gag.

The future of Eternia depends upon it.

Ah, ah, ah. Allow me to go free and the King lives.

Your sentimentality is your weakness, He-Man.

Oh, and He-Man? I lied!

No.

Father.

He-Man. You can fly. Well, no.

Ah!

Thank you, He-Man.

So, how should we get back up?

I, um, hadn't planned that far ahead.

They're down here!

Well, can I offer you a lift?

He-Man, how can I ever thank you?

By returning to your throne and protecting the good people of Eternia.

Should I be needed again, I will be at your side.

Come, Battlecat!

Well, you think you guys had an exciting day. Wait till you hear what I-

You will never speak of what you've seen in Castle Grayskull. Agreed?

Ah, sure, Man-at-Arms. Tra'la honor.

And I not only owe my life, but the very fate of our kingdom to He-Man.

He is surely the most powerful man in the universe.

He sure is.

Oh, really? So tell me, what's this He-Man got that I don't?

Well, let's see. He's got brains, muscles, courage-

Oh, and I don't have any of-

And he doesn't go running off like Cringer when the going gets tough.

Yeah, well, um, I can explain that.

I will eagerly await that explanation.

What puzzles me is where did this He-Man come from? Who is he? Does anyone know?

I do, Mother. He-Man is-

A friend.

Hey, that's just what he said. How did you-

Yes, He-Man is indeed a friend, and a great hero.

How I love heroes. Always getting in the way, and acting so, so heroic.

Well, he certainly did a job on you.

Perhaps you think you could run things better than I? Evil him?

Of course not, Skeletor. You are the mightiest and most deserving of that role.

As soon as I get rid of that He-Man, the power, the glory, all of eternity shall be mine!

He-He-He-He-He-He-He-He!

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