Only three episodes left. K. A story about Teela learning about Veena and Adam's relationship. I know that someone mention this before in reviews where yes Teela could respect her and stop her jealous about Veena possible taking her place as a master, but not about being the woman in Adam/He-man's life. So this will carry on in the rest of this season and I'll bring it into season 5.
No Skeletor and gang in this one.
Ahhhh. Just going to say this. I wrote most of it one day then I come on and it didn't save. So I had to rewrite some of it from memory. Oh well.
Oh, new character introduced.
Thanks for reading and please review.
K. for some reason when I loaded this up the bold would not work. so everything underline is thoughts.
Episode 10: The Princess and The Captain
The Crowned Prince of Eternia chased the Crowned Princess of Morainia down the hallway. Her black hair and blue dress flew behind her. Cringer was not too far behind. They raced through the throne room. Their parents only shook their heads as their children ran past.
Veena raced down the path toward the Sea of Rakash. She could hear Adam not far behind her. You aren't going to catch me. His laughter came to her both by her ears and her mind. Oh, I will. You're about to run out of land. Veena smiled as reached the waves. She turned to face Adam.
He stood at the bottom of the path. "I've got you now." Slowly he walked toward her.
Veena walked backward into the water. Adam stopped when the water came up to her knees.
"Veena, what are you doing?" Wonder filled his voice.
Veena glanced at him. She placed her hands on her hips. "I'm going for a swim. Care to join me, Your Highness?"
Adam watched as Veena fell backwards into the surf. A smile formed on his face. "Oh I more than care." He dove in after her.
The two teenagers pushed water at each other as Cringer watched. Both laughed. "What are you two doing?"
Veena and Adam looked at Teela. The two of them dripping wet while she was dry. Veena glanced at Adam and then looked at her. "What? We can't have a water fight?"
Teela looked at the two royals in front of her. Both were soaking wet, but were smiling. Something has been going on. Those two have been spending way too much time together. I mean why was Adam chasing her. "Adam, you have training to do. Princess, your mother wishes to see you."
Adam glanced at Veena. I'm guessing she doesn't feel right calling you Veena anymore. We should be careful. Teela isn't going to like it when I tell her I'm marrying you. Adam looked at Teela. "I'm coming."
Veena moved closer to Adam. "Want me to dry you off?"
Adam looked at himself and smiled. "Yeah." The two walked out of the water. Veena muttered a spell drying her and Adam off.
Teela watched as the spell finished and Adam walked up to Veena. He kissed Veena before he walked past Teela and up toward the Palace with Cringer behind him. Teela looked at Veena. What the hell was that? Did he just really kiss her?
The Princess of Morainia looked at her. "Something wrong, Teela?" Veena moved closer, but Teela turned around and raced up the path. Veena stopped and watched her go. I had wanted to talk to her. Adam, Teela's angry and it's your fault. He heard his laugh. My fault. Don't worry. Teela likes you. She'll calm down.
Veena began to follow the path. When she reached the top, she found her mother waiting on her. "Something wrong, Mother?"
Queen Gwendolyn looked at her daughter. "What's wrong with Teela?" Veena stood in front of her mother.
Veena sighed and glanced past her mother. "Adam kissed me in front of her." She looked at her mother.
The Queen of Morainia was smiling at her daughter. "Oh. Well I believe the Captain of the Guards has always believed she would be the one Adam would marry."
Veena sighed again. "It makes sense. She's his best friend."
The mother put her arm around her daughter. "I believe Adam would say that honor now belongs to you, Veena." She looked out around them. "Come. You and I must go to Castle Grayskull."
Veena looked at her mother. "Why do we need to go to Grayskull?"
Her mother began to laugh. "Because, my daughter, you need training as well. You need to know more about your powers and how to one day rule a kingdom."
Veena followed her mother behind a few bushes. Her mother's staff appeared and Gwendolyn began to mutter. Using her powers, she transported herself and her daughter to the library inside Castle Grayskull.
Adam stood inside the armoury listening to his father and King Moraius. The two kings were trying to teach him on how to rule a kingdom. Of course he was trying to listen to them, but his mind kept drifting off to Veena. He continualness reached out to her using the power of his ring. I know they're trying to teach me, but I'm bored. He could hear her laughter. Veena, why don't you answer me?
Inside Castle Grayskull, Veena stood in front of her mother. The Queen of Morainia held her staff. Veena smirked. I have to learn to control my power. I have to learn how to rule. Shesh. This is a lot to remember. In her mind she heard Adam's question. But she couldn't answer him. Her mother and the Sorceress had forbidden her from communicating with Adam during her training.
Returning her attention to what her mother had asked, Veena slowly began to cast a healing spell. I hope I never have to use this. Stop that you'll do it wrong. Veena closed her eyes. "Yes, Mother."
Teela stood inside her father's workshop as he worked on one of his projects. "I don't understand why Adam kissed her. I understand she is a princess, but …"
Duncan looked at his daughter. "Teela, I'm about to tell you something you can not tell anyone. Do you understand?"
Teela moved closer to him. "Yes, Father."
Duncan pushed himself away from his work. "Adam and Veena are betrothed. They have been since the day they were born."
Teela stepped back. "Why has no one said anything about this?" Why hasn't Adam told me? He tells me everything. Well at least until Veena showed up.
Duncan stood up and looked at his daughter. "Adam didn't find out until he turned seventeen and then he had to keep it secret because we all thought Veena was dead. But since she isn't they plan to announce it at Adam's birthday party in a few weeks."
Teela watched as her father walked out the workshop. And I always thought Adam would ask me to marry him. Slowly she smiled. She has to pass my test if she going to marry Adam. Besides I've seen her run off with He-man. Alone. So that can be used against her.
At the Palace, Veena stood on a balcony over the sea. The winds blew around her causing her hair and dress to flutter in the breeze. At least training is done for today. Now I know why Adam tries to get away. Of course he doesn't have to learn how to use magic powers. Looking out at the sea, she didn't see Teela walk up behind her.
Teela walked to Veena's side. "What to do get away and have some girl time?" Veena looked at her and smiled.
The two made their way to Skysleds not far from Man-at-Arms's workshop. Each young woman got on one and flew away.
The two sped away heading toward a place Veena had never been before. As they flew over the Tar Swamp, Veena's Skysled began to malfunction. Black smoke began to pour from it. Veena yelled at Teela, but Teela didn't seem to hear her. Teela kept on flying away as Veena crashed landed in the Tar Swamp.
Looking around her, Veena sighed. She planned this. Fortunately for me I have a back up plan for everything. Well I have a boyfriend I'm telepathic with who just happens to be a hero at times.
Duncan came out of his workshop as Teela landed her Skysled. He watched as she climbed off. "Teela, have you seen the broken Skysled? It was right here."
Teela glanced at her father. "No, Father. I have no idea where it could be." She walked toward the Palace leaving Duncan starching his head.
Adam laid in the stables looking at the ceiling with Cringer asleep beside him. Where is Veena? I've asked everyone the last people saw her she was riding off with Teela. Adam sat up. They said on two Skysleds, but only one is working properly. Cringer awoke when Adam stood up. Teela took her somewhere. And she can't get back. Adam glanced down at Cringer. Veena, please answer me.
Veena fought off two frog like creatures. Jumping into a tree the creatures stopped attacking. She glanced at her dress stained and torn. Why did I wear this? I should have changed. Then she heard Adam in her mind. About time, Adam. Teela tricked me. I'm stuck in the Tar Swamp. Ahh. Could you come save me please?
Adam smiled as he made his way to Man-at-Arms's workshop. You actually asking me to save you. The last person I know you asked that from was He-man. He heard her laughter and then the scream. Veena, what going on?!
Veena climbed higher into the tree. The frog things were slowly climbing the tree after her. Some creatures are coming after me. Oh. Stop thinking about that. I never asked you to save me before. I just told you where we were. Adam, please. I'm scared.
Rounding the last corner, Adam came face to face with Teela. He stopped and looked at her. She leaned against the wall looking at him. Adam sighed and crossed his arms over his chest. "I know what you did, Teela."
Teela moved away from the wall and faced Adam. Shock appeared on her face, but she removed it. "What did I do, Adam?"
Adam looked at his best friend. "Teela, why would you have Veena ride the malfunctioning Skysled? Fly her over the Tar Swamp and then leave her?"
Hearing the hurt in Adam's voice. Teela looked at the ground. "Adam, I've seen her run of with He-man alone. Beside she is always riding behind him on Battlecat. If she is betrothed to you she shouldn't do that."
Adam lowered his arms and placed his hands on his hips. "Teela, what you did could be considered treason against me because Veena is my betroth. You might start a war with Morainia."
Teela looked up at him and smirked. "You think I don't know that. Adam, she's running off with He-man. She is always riding behind him as well. Don't you understand?"
Adam smiled at her. "I remember you doing it quite a few times. He-man always meets her along the way and offers her a ride. Veena has no way to get a battle on her own." Great. I have to stop letting Veena ride with me.
Adam, where the hell are you? Get me out of this place.
I'm coming. I'm having a talk with Teela. You and me need to have a talk later. She's making sense in some things.
I don't care. Come save me right now. And I don't want He-man.
Teela watched as Adam's smiled became larger. "Adam, I'm trying to protect you." Please listen to me. She isn't worth this. Veena doesn't care about you. if she did she wouldn't run off with He-man.
Adam lowered his hands. "Teela, I understand that. I'm going to have to report you to my father. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go save Veena." He walked around her with Cringer behind him. After getting a mechanical dragon, he flew off toward the Tar Swamp. I'm coming. Hold on.
Veena jumped from the tree as the creatures neared her. She glanced around her quickly. No staff and I'm not allowed to use any powers. Great. She jumped into a new tree as the creatures came after her. Adam, hurry!
The mechanical dragon sped across the sky toward the Tar Swamp. He glanced back at Cringer lying behind him. Why can't you just use your magic to get you out of there?
Ahh. My mother took my staff. She and the Sorceress told me no magic for a while. Now come and get me. These things are still coming after me.
Adam pushed the machine faster. I'm coming. These things can only go so fast.
Just hurry. I'm getting scareder by the minute.
The wind lapped at Adam and Cringer as they flew by. Finally the Tar Swamp came into view. Adam slowed down and began to look below him. "VEENA!! Where are you?!"
Veena heard Adam's screaming. She glanced up and saw the dragon slowly coming toward her. Thank goodness. These things are almost on me again. "Over here, Adam!"
Adam maneuvered the dragon closer to Veena's tree. She jumped barely missing one of the creatures' tongues coming at her and climbed aboard. As she sat beside him, Adam wrapped an arm around her. "I shouldn't have let Teela get off so easy."
Veena wrapped her arms around him. "What to hear what my mother says is Teela's problem?"
He glanced at her as he turned the dragon around. "What did she say?"
Smirking Veena placed her head on his shoulder. "She said Teela acts the way she does because she always thought you would marry her. And since I'm here she may feel left out." She kissed his cheek. "Besides I know more about you than she does."
Adam smiled and squeezed her. "I always thought Teela was my best friend. Well she still is in away, but you've taken her place."
Veena sat her head up. "My mother said that, too." Adam looked at her.
"Veena, we need to decide on something now. But not out in the open."
Like this. What is it? Veena looked at him removing her arms.
Adam smiled and looked at her. You can't ride with me as much as He-man anymore. People are becoming suspicious about it.
Veena glanced back at Cringer and then looked at Adam. Makes sense. If only I had my own Battlecat to ride.
Ah… Veena. Adam. I have a surprise when you two return. And don't worry about Teela. She has gotten her punishment already ah well not really. She has just been told it. Take your time coming back.
Adam and Veena looked at each as they both heard the voice of Queen Gwendolyn in their minds. The three speed up a little bit more and continued on their way back to the Palace.
Teela stood in front of her king and queen as well as the rulers of Morainia. She looked ahead, but felt terrible. I still don't know why I did it.
The two kings looked at her and then at their wives. Marlena and Gwendolyn looked at them and smiled. Gwendolyn stepped toward Teela. "I know more than the others why you did what you did, Teela. But you do need to be punished."
Teela nodded to them. "I know I have to be punished."
Queen Marlena stepped beside Gwendolyn. "Teela, you will have to act as a lady's maid for Veena and only if the Masters truly need you will you go to fight." The shock on the young woman's face only forced Marlena to remain firm. "It means, Teela. You have to wear a dress."
Teela bowed and followed Queen Marlena out of the throne room. Randor and Moraius left as well. Gwendolyn made her way to Man-at-Arms's workshop with a familiar friend for Veena.
Adam landed the dragon without any problems. Cringer jumped off and stood waiting. Adam got out and helped Veena out. "Told you I could get us here and still get a kiss." The two began to laugh.
Veena looked past Adam to watch her mother and large animal on four legs walking toward them. "Tora!!" Veena raced past Adam and hugged the massive white tiger. Tora licked her old friends face. Tears fell from her eyes as Veena looked at her mother. "I thought she was…"
Gwendolyn smiled. "The Sorceress found her and saved her. She's fine. And since she happens to be the same size as Battlecat. Tora will make an excellent companion for the future Queen of Eternia."
Adam and Cringer walked over. Tora moved away and in a sort a feline way smiled at Cringer. Cringer smiled and the two ran off. Adam looked at Gwendolyn. "What is that about?"
Gwendolyn smiled. "They've met before. I would say they are friends."
Adam moved closer to Veena and wrapped his arms around her. "I guess you could say the same about us."
Not too far way King Randor glanced at his wife and then at his friend. Only Queen Marlena had a smile on her face as she turned to face the two gentlemen. "I do believe they've made their choice. Now if you'll excuse me I have to finish with Teela." The two men watched her leave and re-enter the Palace.
K. Tora looks like Cringer but is the size of Battlecat. So she doesn't look like a sabre-tooth-tiger. She's white with black stripes. I'm basing her off of a white Siberian tiger. They live in the cold and snow and since Veena's kingdom is a snow one it made since. Please review. Oh, Tora means tiger in Japanese.