01x04 - The Courage of Adam

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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!

It occurred to me, the appearance of this he-man from out of nowhere is reminiscent of how the elders and their power mysteriously disappeared.

The conclusion is clear.

It is?

Skeletor has cleverly deduced that he-man must somehow have gotten hold of the elders power.

Precisely, and to access that power I have only to capture he-man.

Capture him? You couldn't even-

I mean, but how do we find him? By scent, he's scent.

This is the end.

Hey! What's going on, man-at-arms?

He-man! You gotta help him!

He-man can handle this by himself.

Oh, no you don't!

Orko?

I'm hit! Everything's going black!

You're fine, Orko.

What do you mean I-

The only damage suffered has been the he-man's training exercise.

These are robots.

I built them to help hone he-man's skills.

Oh, I get it. Fake bad guys, fake lava.

Actually, the lava pools are real.

Whoa!

Well?

They kicked off his scent, but all they found was this.

This doesn't even belong to he-man.

It's a boy's garment bearing the royal crest.

No doubt belonging to Randor's son, that callow prince Allen.

Adam, impressive hounds you've got there.

Can't tell a 16-year-old boy from the strongest man in the universe.

And by the way, you're shedding.

You're gonna be shed. Tears once I-

So if he-man can't be sniffed out, how then to make him resurface?

We play on his sentimentality.

Remember how quickly he came to King Randor's rescue?

We can't get to Randor anymore. The kingdom's on high alert. The palace is impossible.

Who says anything about Randor?

I'm speaking of his son, the prince.

We have only to capture him, and he-man will surely show up for the rescue.

At this time, I'll be ready for him. Behold!

The ultimate weapon, and you shall build it for me, triclops.

Oh, and while you work on that, do a little reconnaissance.

You heard him. Reconnaissance!

Ha! What do you think of that move?

Impressive. But then, you're pretty good at running away from things.

Meaning?

The battle with Skeletor for starters?

I had my reasons.

What reason could be more important than protecting the kingdom? Just admit it.

He got scared.

He got scared.

Well, that wasn't very-

It's Tila. Not just her, my father, too.

They both think I chickened out in battle.

Adam, you cannot, under any circumstances, reveal that you are he-man.

Yeah, no kidding. But that's no reason that I, me, Prince Adam, can't show them that I've got what it takes also.

And who knows? If I step up in battle, I mean really step up.

I'm no he-man, but maybe he won't be needed.

Adam, I'm afraid that as long as there is evil in the land, he-man will always be needed.

My king, I request permission to journey to my homeland.

Of course, Straddles. Is something amiss in Avion?

My people have engaged in a trade dispute with the residents of Andrinos, who've blockaded our eastern skyways.

If a settlement's not negotiated quickly, this dispute could escalate into something. Far worse.

Why not bring both parties to my court? I would be happy to moderate.

I've made that offer, but the Andrinids are an insular and distrustful people. They have to be dealt with carefully.

I think I understand. Go, Goodstraddles, and handle it the way you think best.

And to show the Andrinids that you have my support, take one of the other masters along.

I would not object.

And I'd like to volunteer. No, Adam. He is just a boy.

Then it's time he became a man. It hardens me to see you showing some initiative, son. You have my permission to accompany Straddles.

But then, you're pretty good at running away from things.

Meaning?

Just admit it. You got scared.

I now see Prince Adam's weakness.

Yup, wimpy left foot. His right's okay, I guess, but...

And speaking of his ego, his foolish pride.

I was going to say that next.

It should not be very difficult to lure Adam into a position where he can be captured.

You don't need to lure him anywhere.

My man, the prince has been spotted crossing the Sea of Rakash along with that warrior Straddles.

If they are traversing the Sea of Rakash, then they are no doubt heading for Straddles' homeland of Avian, which would have to take them through here.

The Eye of Zarkane.

And there they shall be ambushed by Skeletor's finest.

But they could turn and fly away.

Oh, I think not. You see, from what I have just learned of Prince Adam, he will stay in fight, at all costs. So as not to be thought, coward.

Be on the lookout, Prince Adam. These out ones are haven for thieves.

Hey, anything comes our way, we'll be able to handle it.

The Head, the Eye of Zarkane. We must pass through it in order to reach Avian.

Prince Adam, save yourself!

Not a chance!

I don't brush.

Ahh!

That's a surprise!

What is this?

Some kind of present!

Found it at the palace gate!

Read the card! Read the card!

Adam has been taken c*ptive by Skeletor.

We are to dispatch He-Man to Snake Mountain.

Ah, Adam's off in Avian with Straddles. Bet you just want to Skeletor's dirty tricks.

No, Adam's sword. Send for Man-At-Arms.

Yes, dear Evelyn, with our little prince serving his bait. He-Man should arrive any time now.

I wouldn't count on it.

What was that?

Ah, nothing. What if He-Man doesn't show up?

He'd better, for your sake.

Should the sands run out and no He-Man, well, let's just say Eternia will be needing a new prince.

Without his sword, guess Adam's chances of fighting his way out aren't so good.

Yes, and the chances of He-Man showing up at Snake Mountain are zero.

What are you talking about? Adam is He-Man.

Whom he cannot become without his sword of power.

I have assured the king that He-Man will arrive to rescue Adam.

And I aim to make good on that promise.

This may well be the most important mission you will ever undertake.

Yeah, Trincher, so don't blow it.

I'm sending both of you.

You want me to go to Snake Mountain? I'd like to, but high altitudes give me nosebleeds.

Plus, I got all these chores I gotta do.

Your participation in this mission is not optional, Orko.

You mean because I'm the best and smartest and bravest?

No, because you're the only one other than myself and the sorceress who knows of Adam's secret.

Now go!

This is the end.

Okay, so we gotta get past the guards without them noticing.

And I know just the disguise for you.

Well, sure, it's gotta be you. You got the sword, don't you?

Coming up, one troll and super duper spell.

The sands are slipping away, Prince Adam. You'd better hope that He-Man shows up before they run out.

Hey there, pantor!

Skeletor must have had his food cut way back. He's looking a little whippy.

Cringer? You've got my power sword!

Wait, my sword! Come back!

I had planned on saving this little beauty for He-Man, but why let it go to waste?

Behold the power of one!

Don't worry, Cringer. You won't be looking that way for much longer.

By the power of Greyskull!

I have the power!

A stunning victory! Yet somewhat bittersweet, since it was He-Man I was expecting.

Looks like you get your wish, Skeletor.

No!

Perhaps another day, He-Man.

What was that all about?

Oh, you know what?

I'm going to k*ll you.

What was that all about?

There are no cats, real man. They love a good chase.

You fought well, Adam. But I think you now see that He-Man will always be needed.

Just as Adam is secretly He-Man, people aren't always necessarily what they seem.

So don't be so quick to judge others. They might surprise you, possessing abilities and strengths not apparent to the naked eye.

Until next time.

Thanks for watching!