I don't own He-man or any characters from the shows. Everything belongs to Mattel. I do own Gwen and Veena (maybe not her name) and any other OCs.

Here is the first episode of Season 5. This episode is kinda short cause it's the first part of a three parter. They will be three episodes leading into the new season. This season may be long than 13 episodes. I haven't decided yet. Please R&R.

Episode 1: The Return Part I

No one could console the Crowned Princess of Morania. The beautiful young woman refused to allow anyone into her room at the Royal Eternian Palace. No one except Battlecat and Tora. The two massive tigers laid on the floor giving the little comfort that they could to her.

Princess Veena wasn't the only one that believed He-man, Prince Adam, was not dead. The fact that Battlecat was around showed the Sorceress and even Queen Gwendolyn that he was alive.

Veena looked out of her balcony at the Sea of Rakash. Adam, where are you? It's been a month. Come home. She sighed. A month of waiting on word from him. Her father wished she would return with him to Morania, their kingdom, but she refused to leave the place she had called home since returning to Eternia.

King Randor stood looking out at the courtyard and sighed again. His son, his heir, was gone. Now the kingdom would now go to Veena as pre his and Moraius's agreement. Queen Marlena walked over to her husband. She placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Randor, don't give up hope. I agree with Veena and Gwen. He's alive somewhere."

Randor looked back at his wife. "I'm trying, but everything points toward him being gone, Marlena."

Marlena wrapped her arms around him. "Keep hope alive. If you don't then all is lost."

Queen Gwendolyn stood in the throne room of Castle Grayskull looking up at the Sorceress sitting on her throne. The Sorceress glanced at her. "I haven't found anything, Gwen. I know he is still alive, yet I can find him using my powers."

Gwendolyn nodded and sighed. "We must find him. I've learned that Skeletor is alive and is planning something."

The Sorceress looked at her. "How do you know?"

Gwendolyn moved closer to her. "My sister has sent word."

"Can we trust her?"

"She is willing to protect anyone of our family and to give some information about Skeletor. It seems to be my little sister wants us to defeat Skeletor so she can take his place."

The Sorceress stood and nodded. "I believe you are correct. She wants to get him out of her way so she can try to rule the kingdom. But she has no idea how powerful Veena and Adam are together."

"Haven't they combined their powers before?"

The Sorceress walked down to her friend. "Not really. It might have appeared they did, but in truth they did not."

Gwendolyn sighed again. "At least, Veena's powers have returned."

The Sorceress nodded again. "Yes. If there is a fight she will be needed greatly."

A half smile appeared on the queen's face. "Of course she has Battlecat with her."

Skeletor stood inside Snake Mountain. If he could smile he would be. Oh, the Masters will not see this coming.

Teela stood outside Veena's room. The princess had refused everyone even her. After being forced to be her handmaiden for a few weeks, her and Teela had become friends. Both respected the other. Teela wanted to talk, but Veena refused to allow her in.

Teela knocked yet again on the door. She waited as Veena opened the door. "Go away, Teela."

"Please, Veena. I miss him, too."

"You believe what the others do. You think he is dead."

"I'm not so sure. I believe Adam is somewhere. He'll show up and we'll laugh about it. Then his father will punish him." Teela half smiled.

"Teela, please."

Teela smiled at her. "You need to come out. You can't live your life in there. Besides if there is an attack we'll need Battlecat." The tiger in question moved into Teela's view. "Seems odd how he has stayed with you."

Veena looked at the other young woman. "Teela, I understand what you are doing, but please go."

"Veena, I'm not leaving. As Adam's best friend for most of his life, I feel that I should watch you for him."

Veena smiled. "I said I understand what you are doing. I'm fine."

Teela shook her head. "No, you are not. You keep yourself locked in your room."

"I really am. Please go." Veena began to close the door. Veena, gather the Masters. Skeletor is attacking Castle Grayskull.

Veena looked at Teela and sighed. "Teela, Grayskull's under attack. We have to go now."

Teela looked at her and nodded. Then she ran down the hallway. Veena watched her. I hope I can do this without him.

The Masters raced toward the castle. Veena rode Battlecat and followed. Tora not far behind them.

The Masters met Skeletor's minions in the Evergreen Forest. Evil-lyn was not among them. Veena on Battlecat's back dodged attacks from Tri-Klops. She jumped off his back and helped Man E Faces with Trap-Jaw. Battlecat and Tora never left her side. Man-at-Arms fought with Teela against Crawful and Beastman.

The Masters seemed to hold their own, but Veena knew Skeletor was coming and no one save He-man could stop him. Suddenly the ground began to shake.

Veena looked past the battle. A dust cloud was coming toward them. The Masters watched as the dust cloud settled and instead of Skeletor on the chariot. It was HE-MAN!!

Please look for the next episode soon. The Return Part II will be up soon. I promise. Please leave a review.