01x51 - City Beneath the Sea

[bunniefuu]

[dramatic music]

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I am Adam,
Prince of Eternia

and defender of the secrets
of Castle Grayskull.

This is Cringer,
my fearless friend.

Fabulous secret powers
were revealed to me

the day I held aloft
my magic sword and said,

"By the power of Grayskull!"

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[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

I have the power!

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[roaring]

[He-Man] Cringer became
the mighty Battle Cat,

and I became He-Man,

the most powerful man
in the universe.

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Only three others
share this secret:

our friends the Sorceress,
Man-At-Arms, and Orko.

Together we defend
Castle Grayskull

from the evil forces
of Skeletor.

[cackling]

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[dramatic music]

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[rumbling]

[Orn] And that's the sixth ship
to disappear

in the last two weeks.

There's been no trace of them?

Not even a single piece
of wood, Your Majesty.

It's a real mystery.

And now all the other ships
are afraid to sail.

What do you think
about all this, Duncan?

Well, sire...

[laughter]

...there've been no storms,
and...

[laughter continues]

...considering the area
in question...

[laughter continues]

[He-Man]
You can't get away from me!

What in the name
of the ancients?

[giggling]

[giggling continues]

[playful music]

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Adam, it's your fa...

Aha! Gotcha!

The only thing you've got
is trouble.

Father, I-I was...
I was just, uh...

Adam, if you must carry on
like a clown,

please do it elsewhere.

You're interrupting
important business.

Your Majesty,
I'm sure he didn't mean to.

No excuses.

I'm sure you must have
something better to do.

- Yes, sir.
- [Randor] Then do it

and let us get on
with protecting the kingdom.

Man-At-Arms!

Coming, Sire.

Don't take it too hard, Adam.

These ship disappearances
have got him worried.

Ships disappearing? Where?

I'll tell you later.

[bright music]

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[snoring]

[Man-At-Arms]
Let's just test this.

[engines whirring]

Perfect.

The whole ship
can now be sailed

by remote control.

Very impressive.

But wouldn't a crew be simpler?

With all these disappearances,

the kingdom's short
of good sailors.

We can't afford
to lose another crew.

- [beeping]
- All set.

What is this thing anyway?

Well, I call it a Sonoscope.

It sends out sound waves

which bounce off objects
beneath the sea.

The objects then show up
on the screen.

See?

That's a school of fish.

Fish?

There's nothing there
but little dots.

[Man-At-Arms]
That's just an image, Cringer.

It only shows us
where the fish are.

Hmm, some invention.

Call me when you've got
something that catches fish.

[snoring]

[laughter]

Cringer thinks with his stomach.

[Man-At-Arms]
Hmm, so I've noticed.

You think whatever's causing
ships to vanish

comes from below the sea?

Yes, and with this ship as bait
and my Sonoscope,

I mean to find out
who or what it is.

A sea voyage would probably
do Cringer and me a lot of good.

Sea voyage?
Oh, but I get seasick.

I was just
going to ask you to come,

if we can convince the king.

Leave that to me.

All that water,

bouncing up and down,
up and down.

Oh, I think I'm seasick already.

Cringer, we're still
on the dock.

Well, let's keep it that way,
shall we?

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

Volunteering
to go with Man-At-Arms

- does you credit, son.
- Thank you, Father.

But I'm afraid
it's much too dangerous.

Right. Absolutely right.

I think a prince should be ready
to face danger

to protect the kingdom.

Wrong. Absolutely wrong.

Very well said, Adam.

All right, you can go.

But I want you
to be very careful.

I will, Father. And thank you.

Seeing you take some serious
responsibility is thanks enough.

Man-At-Arms?

Sire?

[Randor]
The prince is in your care.

What about me?

Isn't anybody
gonna take care of me?

I may not be a prince,

but I'm the prince's
best friend.

You're also a big coward.

That's what I do best.

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[adventurous music]

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Ah, what a great trip.

See, Cringer?

Not as bad as you thought
it would be, is it?

[playful music]

It's worse. [whimpers]

[static crackling]

- Anything yet?
- Nothing.

[whirring]

- I don't believe it.
- What is it?

Something big. More than big.

Here, take a look.

[He-Man]
Why, it looks almost like...

[Man-At-Arms] A city.
An entire city under the sea.

And it's right below us.

[dramatic music]

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- Something's happening.
- [alarm wailing]

It's a whirlpool,
and it's coming right at us.

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[Cringer whining]

[metal creaking]

[groaning]

Man-At-Arms,
get out of there, quick!

By the power of Grayskull!

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[exciting music]

♪ He-Man ♪

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I have the power!

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

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[roaring]

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Oh, thanks, He-Man.

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

♪ He-Man ♪

Our troubles aren't over.

[dramatic music]

We're about to go for a swim,
and I've...

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[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[all coughing]

I feel like I swallowed
half the Harmony Sea.

Well, at least now we know
what happened to our ships.

Yes, but I wonder
where we are.

[door whooshes]

You will come with us,
surface dwellers.

[Man-At-Arms]
He-Man, that symbol.

This must be Aquatica.

Aquatica?

I thought that was
just an old legend.

A very real legend, it seems.

I said come.

[roars]

We'll go peacefully, Cat.

For now.

[mysterious music]

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Look at those gems.

The legends said
this was a city of great wealth.

With this much wealth,

why should they attack
trading ships?

I think we're about to find out.

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Why do you bring
these surface men here?

[guard]
Our ruler has commanded it.

Hmm. Who are you?

I am He-Man,
and I'm here to find out

why you've been attacking
our ships.

It is your people
who attack us.

We only defend ourselves.

That's not true. We've never...

You can't fool us.

We know the people
of the surface can't be trusted.

[horn blows]

Our ruler comes.

Kneel, surface men.

Kneel and bow your head
before the ruler of Aquatica.

Let's play their game
for a minute.

[roaring]

Calm down, Cat.
You'll get your chance.

I can't wait.

[horn blowing]

[Mer-Man] What a pleasant sight.

[He-Man] Mer-Man!

Welcome to Aquatica, He-Man.

I have some great things planned
for your visit.

[laughs]

[roars]

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So it's you who's been
sinking the king's ships.

Yes, and I plan
to keep on doing so

until Eternia is mine.

I'm afraid we're going
to have to change your plans.

[growls]

[snapping]

[crash]

[roaring]

No! No!

Nice job.

Couldn't have done it
without you.

[He-Man] And now for you.

You're no threat to me, He-Man,

not as long as I hold
the Pearl of Power.

[zapping]

[roaring]

[grunts]

[straining]
Can't...break...free.

Your strength is nothing
compared to the pearl's magic.

Guards, take them to the arena.

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[Mer-Man] People of Aquatica!

Ever since the surface men
took away your beloved princess,

I've warned you of their evil.

Now proof of that evil
stands before us.

He-Man was sent here
to attack you,

but I, Mer-Man,
have stopped him.

That fish-faced liar.
How can they believe him?

Look at their faces.

Mer-Man must be using
that magic pearl

to force them to believe him.

Soon we shall conquer
the world above us!

But for now,

let us enjoy the defeat
of He-Man!

[zapping]

[roaring]

[Mer-Man]
Let the Lorbos come forth!

[claws snapping]

[Man-At-Arms]
What kind of horror is that?

Not the hungry kind, I hope.

[suspenseful music]

[Man-At-Arms]
He-Man, the tail!

[zapping]

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He-Man, it's got me.

[straining] Have...you
out of there...in a minute.

[roaring]

Thanks, Cat. That was close.

Look out.
It's coming in for another try.

The Lorbos will take care
of them this time.

[He-Man] Enough is enough.

[grunting]

No!

You haven't won yet, He-Man.

[crash]

[He-Man] Let's get out of here.

Don't let them get away!

[zapping]

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That should slow them down.

[guard] They've escaped.

[Mer-Man]
Get after them, you fools!

There's no place they can go!

[Shelandor]
Hmm, this He-Man seems to be

just the one I need.

Call out the guards!

Search the city!

I want He-Man!

[warbling tone]

Which way?

One way is as good as another.

[dramatic music]

Uh-oh. We've got company.

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We're surrounded.

Looks like they've got us.

[booming]

Come, quickly.

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[He-Man] So your true ruler
is Princess Nami.

[Shelandor]
Yes, Mer-Man captured her

and hid her away
in the Coral Caverns.

He blamed her disappearance
on my people.

I'm afraid so.

But why didn't you
tell your people the truth?

We Aquaticans have always
mistrusted surface people.

That and the magic
Pearl of Power

forces us to believe
Mer-Man's lies.

But you saved us.

I know a spell

which allows me
to resist the pearl's magic.

And you are the only one

who might defeat the monster
which guards my princess,

if you will try.

We'll try.

Thank you. Thank you.

You'll have to swim in,

but it's not far.

[growls] Swim?

Why don't you stay here
with Shelandor, Cat?

We can handle this without you.

If you say so, He-Man.
Good luck.

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[adventurous music]

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Look. The princess.

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[Man-At-Arms]
I don't see any monster.

Maybe Shelandor was wrong.
Come on.

Who are you?

I am He-Man.
I'm here to rescue you.

But the monster!

[water splashing]

[roaring]

[zapping]

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

♪ He-Man ♪

[roaring]

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

♪ He-Man ♪

[exciting music]

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[thud, water splashes]

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[roaring]

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

[roaring]

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

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♪ He-Man ♪

[rumbling]

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So much for unfriendly monsters.

You have my thanks,
surface man.

If you really want
to thank me, Princess,

let's get back to Aquatica
and surprise Mer-Man.

Nothing would please me more.

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

Why has He-Man not been found?

[He-Man] Looking for me?

No!

I believe this belongs to you.

People of Aquatica,
Mer-Man has lied to you.

Serve him no longer.

The princess!
The princess has returned!

All hail Princess Nami!

[all cheering]

If I can't rule Aquatica,

then I'll destroy it!

[Man-At-Arms]
Mer-Man is getting away!

Let's get him, Cat.

[roaring]

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

By reversing the power

of my whirlpool ray,

I'll shake the city to pieces.

[whooshing]

[zapping]

[laughing]

What?

Stop that ray now.

Too late, He-Man.

I've destroyed the controls.

Aquatica is doomed.

[He-Man] Keep fish-face company,
Battle Cat.

I've got to do something
about that whirlpool.

Oh, nice kitty.

[whooshing]

What's happening?

Mer-Man must have used
his whirlpool ray.

It will destroy the city.

I'm afraid not even He-Man
can help us now.

[whooshing]

Only one chance.

Shelandor, He-Man's trying
to move the guardrail.

Come on, move!

He's doing it!

The spin of the rail

is working
against the whirlpool.

[whirring]

Faster. Got to go...faster!

[Nami] The guardrail is spinning
in the opposite direction,

and its force
is shattering the whirlpool.

[expl*si*n]

He-Man, are you all right?

Just a little bit dizzy.
Whew.

[chorus] ♪ He-Man ♪

We owe you much, He-Man.

My pleasure, Princess.

- I also owe you an apology.
- What for?

If we had not mistrusted
you surface people

in the first place,

Mer-Man could never have
tricked us so easily.

Now that you know
a little more about us,

I hope we can share the ocean
in peace.

You have my word on that,
He-Man.

[all cheering]

In today's story,

the Aquaticans were afraid
to trust us

because we looked different
from them.

Mer-Man talked them into
thinking we were their enemies,

and it almost caused
great harm.

You should never judge a person
by the way he looks

but, rather, by the way
he behaves.

Because it's
what's inside a person

that really counts, right?

Orko, you're absolutely right.

I always am. [laughs]

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