O.K. School has started. So it may be awhile till update it again. After I post this one, I'm going to work on my Spike (Buffy/Angel) story. He's in my mind with his little English assent telling me to get back to him.

This episode took me awhile to get written down. I hope you like it.

Skeletor is back in this one. I have to have him as the villain because he is of course the big guy on campus.

anonymous ()- I can't get rid of her because Veena needs a friend. Don't worry. Teela will have more episodes in Season 5. But this season is really about introducing Veena and getting her and Adam together. Beside Teela plays a big part in the season finale I have in my head.

Thanks for reading. Please review.

Episode 11: Princess in Danger

Tora laid next to Cringer in the throne of the Palace. The two tigers watched as their friends were learning to dance from Queen Marlena and Queen Gwendolyn. The female gave Cringer a look and it appeared to all he was laughing at her. She then gave him a smug look and rose. Walking away from him, Tora took a new position nearer the thrones and far away from Cringer.

Adam and Veena stopped dancing and watched the two tigers and laughed. Queen Marlena caught their attention and the two continued on with the dance, but both noticed the smiles on their mothers' faces.

Teela stood to the side still under her punishment wearing a green dress. She watched as Adam lead Veena around. Those two always seem to be smiling as if there is a joke and they're the only ones in on it.

The Prince of Eternia and the Princess of Morainia smiled at each other. Both knew Queen Gwendolyn could hear them if she wanted, but lately she had been allowing the two to communicate telepathically without any interference from her.

Watch it Adam or you'll step on my foot again. Veena smirked at him

Adam frowned. I am and I said I was sorry.

The two continued for some time until Man-at-Arms came to take Adam away for training. Adam kissed Veena on the cheek before following his mentor. See you later. Cringer rose and followed his friend after glancing back at Tora who wouldn't look at him.

Veena watched Adam leave. Queen Marlena and her mother soon left her and Teela alone. Veena walked over to her and smiled. "How are you feeling, Teela?"

Teela sighed and looked away from her. "I'm doing fine. I'm sorry, Veena." She looked at Veena. "I shouldn't have done it. I don't know why I did it."

Veena nodded. "You thought that I was cheating on Adam. I can't blame you for wanting to protect him."

Teela smiled at her. "I'm guessing you have forgiven me."

Nodding Veena smiled. "Of course. Now come on. I have something planned that is still within your punishment and yet isn't."

Teela smiled and followed the princess out of the throne room. Tora followed after the two young women.

Using his sword Adam stopped one of Man-at-Arms's robots from attacking him. The robot held a sword and came at him again. Adam knocked the sword out of its hand. Duncan picked up the sword and turned the robot off. He smiled at him. "You're improving, Adam."

Adam returned the smile as he placed his sword in the holster on his back. He followed Duncan back into his workshop. "Veena's been helping me when she can."

Cringer sat up as the two entered the workshop. Duncan moved the robot to his workbench. Adam stood close to Cringer. "She says I should learn to fight better as me."

Duncan looked at him worriedly from the robot. "Ahh. Adam…"

Adam placed his hands on his hips and looked at his mentor. "He-man will always be need. Veena just said it so that I can at least look I'm fighting before I run off to transform."

Duncan nodded and smiled. "Makes sense." She's already acting like a queen and a wife. Veena is a lot like Marlena. She'll keep Adam up on his toes. He returned to his work as Adam and Cringer left the workshop.

Veena and Teela spared in the courtyard. Tora laid under a tree in the shade. Equally matched the two young women kept trying to knock the other off her feet. This is the image Adam saw as he exited the Palace in search of Veena.

Adam stood watching the two sparring with their staves. Veena, I hope my mother doesn't see this. Teela is supposed to be under punishment.

Veena knocked Teela off her feet and glared at Adam. She's helping me train. I see that as part of her punishment. Besides I did forgive her.

Veena helped Teela to her feet. Teela glanced over at Adam. "I think I better go change back before the Queen sees me." She quickly fled back into the Palace.

Veena watched as Adam walked toward her with a smile. "Can I help you with something?"

Adam returned the smile as he came near. "I believe you can." Upon reaching her, Adam pulled her into his arms. Veena began to laugh.

Cringer slowly walked toward Tora. As he neared he lowered his head. She nodded and the green tiger laid beside her and began to rub his head against hers.

Veena put her arms around Adam's shoulders. "Oh, what can I do?" She placed her check on his shoulder.

Adam smirked and raised a hand to her cheek. How about a kiss, my Princess?

Veena closed her eyes as Adam rubbed her cheek. Hmmm. Maybe, my Prince. But first I want to hear you say it.

Adam stopped his hand. Say what?

Veena opened her eyes and looked into his blue eyes. You love me. What? You do don't you?

Adam smiled at her. Of course I do. I love you, Veena. Just expect me to say it out loud yet.

Veena smiled and nodded. As long as I know I'm happy.

Moving his hand back to her waist, Adam nuzzled Veena's neck. Do you love me, Princess?

Veena closed her eyes. What do you think?

Adam began to kiss her neck. I want to hear it.

Veena tilted her head back. O.K. You win. I love you. Now stop. We can't very well make out here.

Adam stopped. Veena opened her eyes. Each looked at each other. Veena, what are you talking about?

Smiling sheepishly Veena loosened her arms. Sorry. I meant that what you were doing shouldn't be done out in the open like this. I keep going back to slang from where I used to live.

Adam loosened his arms. I understand. Don't worry about it.

Skeletor watched a Doomseeker play what had happened in the courtyard between Adam and Veena sitting on his throne. The Overlord of Evil began to chuckle. So those two have fallen in love. That just might be the best thing to happen. For me.

Evil-lyn watched the scene from behind the main doorway. She now knew who Veena truly was. She is my niece and is in my way. Yet I want to protect her from Skeletor. How odd is this? Turning away, Evil-lyn walked away from Skeletor's throne room.

Veena sat in an armchair near a window inside the library of Castle Grayskull reading a book the Sorceress had given her. The text soon began to blur in front of her eyes. I need a break. Veena put the book on a side table beside her and stood up. She walked around the chair and looked out the window. I understand that I'm behind in Eternian History, but why am I do have to read these books.

The Sorceress of Grayskull stood in the doorway and looked into the library. Veena was still standing in front of the window. Smiling, the Sorceress walked into the room. She noticed the book on the table. "Taking a break, Veena?"

Veena spun around to face the Sorceress. "The words were becoming blurring."

The older woman nodded. "Why don't we take a break from history and work on your magic?"

Following the Sorceress to the training room, Veena sighed. I have to make up twelve years of schooling I should already have before me and Adam get married. She glanced at the Sorceress. I'll really be engaged in a few when we announce it. Boy I need a nice vacation. I wonder if they have something like Hawaii here.

Inside the training room, Veena blocked the Sorceress's attacks and even got a few blows at the Sorceress. The two women were relaxing in the room chatting when Gwendolyn walked into the room.

Gwendolyn stood with her hands on her hips looking at her friend and daughter. "What is going on?"

Veena smiled, but didn't say anything. The Sorceress walked toward Gwendolyn. "We were training. And now we're taking a break. Then she will return to her history lesson."

Gwendolyn sighed. "All right, but she needs to return soon. Can she take the book you have her reading back to the Palace?"

The Sorceress looked at her and nodded. "I will send it. That way I can be sure it gets there safe and sound. Why did you ask?"

Gwendolyn lowered her hands besides her. "She needs to get back. Marlena wants to have her fitted for a gown for her and Adam's birthday."

Veena glanced from her mother to the Sorceress. Great another round of being poked and prodded for a gown. Shesh. I felt like a pincushion last time.

The Sorceress sighed and turned to Veena. "I'll send the book to your room." She pointed her finger at Veena. "You are to continue your studies at the Palace."

Veena nodded. "I will." She followed her mother out to where a mechanical eagle waited for them. They climbed onboard and Veena flew it toward the Palace.

As they flew over the Evergreen Forest, a blast came from below. Veena and Gwendolyn jumped as the vehicle crashed. Laying unconscious on the ground, neither saw Tri-Klops and Trap-Jaw walk out of the shadows.

Gwendolyn finally reached the Palace. She walked straight to the throne room. Her torn clothing revealed something had happened, but she was more worried about her daughter.

King Randor and Queen Marlena stood from their thrones when Gwendolyn entered. Gwendolyn didn't notice Adam leaning against a wall being held up by Teela more than his own legs. She walked up to her friends. "Skeletor has Veena."

King Moraius entered the room just in time to hear the announcement. "No! I told you she should have to fight. Now I've lost her again."

Gwendolyn looked at her husband. "Moraius, stop. You haven't lost her." She walked out of the room.

The Crowned Prince of Etheria already knew what Gwendolyn said. He knew because he'd felt the blast. Slowly he stood up and walked out following her. Tora and Cringer weren't too far behind.

Gwendolyn's mind went back to when she had woken up and found her twin sister standing near the wreckage of the eagle.

Evil-lyn watched as her twin stood up and her staff appeared. A staff much like her own. "Hello, Gwen."

Gwendolyn stood with her staff readying if need be. "Eve. What do I owe the honor of this little family reunion?"

Evil-lyn came closer. "Skeletor has Veena."

"I figured that, Eve." Gwendolyn's staff began to glow.

"Calm down, Gwen. I want to help. For unknown reason I can't allow him to hurt her."

Lowing her staff, Gwendolyn smirked. "I don't think he does. He wants He-man to come save her. Just like the last time."

Evil-lyn began to pace. "Actually he wants Prince Adam to come."

"Why Adam?"

"Because he would be the one to suffer if something happened to her."

Adam listened to Queen Gwendolyn. I have to go. It's a trap, but I have to save Veena. I can't leave her there. "I'll get her back. I have an idea to have both He-man and me there."

Gwendolyn shook her head. "No, Adam. Only you."

"Can we trust, Evil-lyn?"

Gwendolyn smiled. "There is one person who can helps us. He'll protect Veena."

Adam looked around him. "Who?"

Gwendolyn smiled. "My father."

Veena slowly woke up. She looked around her and knew where she was. Great. I'm back in Snake Mountain. Then she felt the chains around her. She tried to do some simple magic, but nothing happened. No magic, too. Which means I can't tell Adam I'm here. She heard a sound in front of her cell. Evil-lyn walked into view.

"Hello, Veena."

"What do you want, Evil-lyn?" Veena pulled on the chains.

"You can't escape this time. Skeletor placed those chains on you so he could get what he wants."

"Oh what would that be? The Elders' Power?"

Evil-lyn walked up to the bars. "He wants Prince Adam to come and rescue you. Makes sense you are betroth to him."

"What no He-man?" It doesn't make sense. He wants to get rid of He-man. But Adam is He-man.

Evil-lyn watched her niece. I wonder what she is thinking. Her mind is still protected so I can't get in. "Your mother knows you're here. She is probably telling her tell to his parents."

"Do you have something against my mother?"

"Of course I do. Who wouldn't with a sister like her?"

Gwendolyn stood outside ruins of Zalesia. Unlike her sister, Gwendolyn made a small offering to the sprits of the ruins before entering.

Walking down the stairs, Gwendolyn relaxed her breathing. True it had been years since she had seen her father, but she knew he would help her.

"The Faceless One" watched as his beloved daughter came into view. She stood in front of him. If only I could hold her or Veena.

Gwendolyn smiled at him. "Hello, Father."

"The Faceless One" nodded. "Gwendolyn."

She sighed. "I need your help."

He nodded again. "I know."

Adam along with Tora and Cringer stood not far from Snake Mountain. I hope Queen Gwendolyn got the help she went after. Cause we going to need it.

The three walked closer to Snake Mountain. Suddenly "The Faceless One" appeared in front of him.

"Prince Adam."

"Ahhh."

"I know your secret. Call me Alarik."

"How do you?"

"I didn't exactly leave when you think I did."

"Ahh. How can you help? I thought you couldn't leave the ruins?"

"I'm doing what I did before to ask you to save Evil-lyn. Now listen. I can only do this for a time. I will with Gwendolyn's help make it so you can get to her. Once you have her released you must transform. He-man will be needed for you to escape."

"Please do what you can. I have to get her out of there."

"The Faceless One" nodded. "I understand more than you know."

He began to cast a spell, as did Gwendolyn. The finished spell allowed the three to walk past Skeletor's minions and make their way to the dungeon.

Veena sagged against the chains. Great Evil-lyn is my aunt. Why didn't my mother tell me? She watched as her cell door opened on its own. What the hell?

Adam, Cringer, and Tora appeared. Smiling Adam quickly got her out of the chains, but she couldn't stand.

She wrapped her arms around his neck. "I can stand and I can barely feel my magic. I'm not going to be any help."

Adam kissed her forehead. "Don't worry. I'll get us out of here." Glancing around, Adam sighed. Veena, can you hear me?

He got a nod.

That's weak too. Uh.. Do you think you have enough to make a barrier so I can transform?

Another nod.

Using the little magic she had left. Veena cast a protected bubble around them. Adam transformed and held weak Veena in front of him as rode out on Battlecat with Tora on their heels.

Gwendolyn stood next to her daughter. The chains affects were slowly going away, but Veena would be weak for a while. Smiling to her self, Gwendolyn sat in a chair. I had to kick Adam out. He was so worried. I had to keep telling him she'd be all right. I can't tell him if he had been any later… She glanced up at Veena as she began to move.

Veena opened her eyes. She glanced around the room. I wanted to wake and find Adam in here with me. Her mother got and came over to her.

"Adam can't stay in your room with you, Veena. No matter how much the two of you want it."

Veena closed her eyes. "Why didn't you tell me about you and Evil-lyn, Mother?"

Gwendolyn sat on the bed beside her. "Ahh. So she told you. In a way she helped us rescue you."

Veena opened her eyes. "Really?"

Gwendolyn smiled. "She didn't have to heal me, Veena, but she did and then she helped me to get to the Palace." She sighed. "But she wants power. That's all she has ever wanted."

Veena rose herself up on her forearms. "No she wants what you have. Mother, she's jealous."

Gwendolyn patted her daughter's hand. "I know. Now get some rest. You are not allowed out of bed for a few weeks."

"Yes, Mother."

Adam stood near his opened window. Cringer and Tora laid near his door. Both tigers were watching him. I hope when she wakes up she isn't mad at me. I couldn't stay. They wouldn't let me.

He turned as "The Faceless One" appeared. "Alarik?"

He nodded to the Prince. "Veena will be all right. If she tells you about her family don't hold it against her. You know her better anyone, Adam."

Adam nodded as Alarik disappeared. What was that about? I have a feeling this is going to get complicated.