Time ran differently on Etheria and so it was the middle of the night. The pastel coloured woods glowed faintly with magic making Adam's walk an easier one.

It was only a matter of moments before he was in the Rebel camp.

"Halt! Who goes there?" A male voice questioned sternly.

Adam paused and raised his hands. "It's me, Adam, looking for my sister."

Bow appeared out of the shadows, arrow ready to go and pointed straight at the prince. He was a tall, muscular man, almost dashing in his appearance. No matter when Adam saw him, Bow was perfectly groomed without a hair out of place. He narrowed his eyes briefly and then lowered his weapon.

"Why, so it is!" Bow declared. "Welcome, Adam. What brings you here in the middle of the night? Is everything ok?"

Adam wasn't sure what was going on and so he decided to play his cards close to the chest for now. "I'm here on personal business. Can you show me to Adora's tent?"

Bow was gracious and friendly. Quite frankly, being on night watch was also boring since the Whispering Woods protected the rebels by preventing anyone evil from entering. He was all too happy to have someone to talk to and something to do.

He led the prince over to the sleeping area where multiple tents were pitched. Some were more fantastic than others, shored up with wood and made almost into little homes. Adora's tent was a very basic one, large enough for a rough bed and a place for her to keep her meagre possessions. Adam knew that material goods didn't matter to his sister but it always irked him to see that she lived so roughly.

Of course, he had tried to upgrade her situation, bringing tents and other supplies to help her out. These items she distributed among the rebels, as was her nature, sharing the gifts so that everyone benefitted. She was a princess not only in name but in her pure heart.

Outside the tent, Adam called softly, "Adora!" but there was no answer. He paused a moment, knowing the tent was empty in his gut and then pushed aside the flap and entered.

There was an empty cot with no blanket. A rough chair where her clothes were laid out and her sword. No sign at all of a struggle and no sign at all of the princess.

"Bow!" Adam called out, knowing that the archer would be nearby.

Bow entered the already small tent, "Yes?"

"Adora's not here. Is there anywhere else she could be at this time of night?" Adam asked.

Bow looked thoughtful. "Maybe she went for a walk? Maybe she's hungry?"

"Can you take a look around for her, please?" Adam asked. Well, not really asking because at this point he was feeling deeply concerned. It was more like a gentle order.

"Sure, no problem!" And Bow was off.

Adam picked up the sword. He knew his sister would never leave her sword behind on purpose. Her magic sword and the source of all her power. This was incredibly ominous. He held the sword up and spoke to the crystal.

"Sorceress!"

The crystal came to life and the Sorceress's face floated into view.

"What have you found?"

Adam cleared his throat. "I'm here and there's no sign of Adora at all. And she is without her sword. I've got Bow looking for her in the camp but I don't think he's going to find anything."

"I agree, Adam. She is not on Etheria."

"And Sorceress," Adam began thoughtfully, "On Eternia I felt something odd. I don't know what. Dread or fear or something in my gut. But here, I don't feel it at all."

"You and Adora are twins, Adam. The connection you already have as twins would be enhanced by the magic of Castle Grayskull. It's possible that Adora is actually on Eternia instead."

That was odd. "Why can't you find her, then?"

"I don't know, Adam. Come back to the Castle and I will attempt to strengthen your connection. Maybe that will help us find the princess."

The Sorceress's face faded out and the sword's jewel went dark. Adam sheathed the sword on his back, sliding it in next to his own magic sword. He gathered up his sister's clothing and left the tent.

Bow was just approaching. "I can't find Adora anywhere, Adam. I checked by the kitchens, near the freshening area, and even with Spirit. She seems to have vanished."

"I think so too,' Adam replied. "I'm going to head back to Eternia to see what we can do from there. In the meantime, keep an eye out for her but don't let Hordak know she's missing or he may attack in her absence."

Bow eyed the bundle of clothing Adam carried. "If you take her clothes, what is she going to wear when we find her?"

Adam shook his head. "I don't think you will find her here. I don't think she's on Etheria at all. But I won't stop until I find her."

Adam bid Bow farewell and headed out of the Woods as fast as he could go. He didn't want to be held up by anyone else; his focus was on finding his sister.

Adora could finally catch her breath. Skeletor had released her from the magic beam and left her slumped on the ground. She had no idea what he wanted because he never asked her any questions at all. Which was odd.

There was a noise in the hall and she raised her head. It was He-Man! She was saved. Never had Adora been so glad to see her brother. While he opened the door, she climbed to her feet carefully. Feeling every ache and pain.

"He-Man!"

He only glared at her.

That was… odd.

She took a step towards him and he reared back and hit her across the face. The impact and the shock of being hit, knocked Adora onto the ground. Without a word, He-Man picked up her and threw her against the wall. Adora's head cracked hard and she was mercifully out.

Adam and the Sorceress were standing face to face inside Castle Grayskull. The Sorceress had her hands on Adam's temples and they both had their eyes closed, breathing deeply.

"She is here, on Eternia. I can feel it," The Sorceress said. She was searching through the tenuous link that the twins shared. It was clearly stronger on Eternia so they knew she was nearby.

All of a sudden, Adam felt a sharp pain in his head that caused him to stagger and the connection between him and the Sorceress was broken.

"What happened?" He gasped.

"Adora must be in pain," the Sorceress responded. "Allow me to re-establish the link."

They resumed their original positions and closed their eyes.

"Where are you, princess?"

Adora was awoken quite rudely with a bucket of cold water tossed upon her by a laughing Beast Man. "Wake up, Princess!"

She coughed and spluttered but managed to open her eyes.

"Skeletor wants to see you!" Beast Man grabbed Adora by her arms and hauled her up.

Adora was still frantically trying to process He-Man's betrayal. He had been her only hope but something was clearly wrong. They took one step into the hallway and there he was again. Beast Man froze.

"He-Man!" The mangy henchman called out, clearly afraid.

Adora waited, wondering if she was saved or worse. It wasn't long before she found out.

It was worse.

He-Man strode up, pushed Beast Man aside without a word and then threw Adora back into the cell. She skidded across the still wet floor and ended up in a heap by the far wall. He-Man gave her the dirtiest look and then shut the cell door and locked it before walking away.

Adora's stomach dropped. Her situation was desperate and her only hope of salvation was destroyed. It was up to her to get out and save her brother. She knew there would be no help for her from the Royal Guard or anyone else since they didn't know she was on Eternia.

It seemed like mere moments before Skeletor and Beast Man were at the door again.

"He-Man was here, Skeletor!" Beast Man was clearly grovelling. "He didn't rescue the princess at all!"

"So He-Man is on our side now, hmmmmm." Skeletor appeared to be taking that under consideration. "It looks like no one wants you around, Princess!"

He opened the door and aimed his staff at Adora again. "I think you should just give up now!"

The magic started again. The beam was painful and foggy and very soon Adora couldn't hold a thought in her head. Twice betrayed by He-Man, she lost her focus on her twin and succumbed to the beam.

Adam and the Sorceress had just separated. Adam was catching his breath while the Sorceress was looking thoughtful. "I am sensing a very familiar magic in use." She said. "It feels like a dark magic… perhaps Skeletor is involved."

Adam narrowed his eyes. "Skeletor, eh? Well, there's only one way to find out!" He unsheathed his sword, the Sword of Power, and called out, 'By the Power of Grayskull!"

Transformation from Adam into the hero He-Man complete, He-Man said, "I think I'll go pay old Bone Brain a visit and see if he has a guest that needs to leave!"

"He-Man!" The Sorceress called, "You may want to bring this." She created a blanket out of thin air and then magically shrank it down. "Adora may be hurt but you must bring her to Castle Grayskull. I can help her more than the palace physicians."

He-Man tucked the now tiny blanket into his breastplate. The idea that his sister was hurt only added to his urgency. "I'll be back, Sorceress, with my sister!"

And he left the Castle at a full run, heading towards his wind raider and Adora.