A/N: Geez, I hope this chapter's not too sappy, but it's a short one LOL. He-Man appears in chapter 28. Chapter 26 immediately follows this posting (maybe even 27 too.) All mistakes are mine. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 25

Two weeks later, it was time for Teela to move to campus and officially register. Adam insisted on accompanying her as did everyone else; the royals felt as if Teela were already their daughter. But they realized it wouldn't be feasible for the entire family to go, so they settled on Duncan and Adam as the obvious choices although Marlena protested a little as she really wanted to come.

The City of Wisdom is located in the northern quadrant of Eternia beyond the snowy mountainous regions thus requiring the group to travel by air. After saying goodbye to all at the Palace and to her good friend Irene, they piled into the Wind-Raider piloted by Adam so as to allow Duncan time with his daughter. In the air, they were flanked by the Royal Guard to which Adam gave a small unnoticeable eye roll.

They arrived at the school's hangar, transferred her things to the ground vehicle and made their way the short distance to her dorm.

"The Miro Building! There it is!" Teela excitedly pointed out.

Adam squinted then focused on the large stately 6-story brick dorm named after his grandfather. It was surrounded by lush green trees and the façade featured wide steps with students milling about the entrance. Others busily made their way across campus carrying books and backpacks.

The prince hopped out of the vehicle to which immediately, female students began screaming and pointing. Startled, he glanced around and behind to decipher what exactly they were focused on when it dawned on all of them that they were pointing at…him.

This caught the attention of others nearby and soon a mob of students began rushing towards them.

"Maybe coming with you was a bad idea," Adam murmured out of the corner of his mouth.

Teela grinned. "You bring drama everywhere you go, sweetie," she said playfully rolling her eyes.

He sent her an offended look. "I don't bring drama!" he stopped. "Ok, maybe I cause it but I don't bring it with me," he corrected with a lopsided grin.

In response, the Guard set a protective perimeter around them but Adam instructed them to back off a little. The students clamored around him introducing themselves, all gibbering excitedly. Keeping Teela at his side, Adam talked to and shook as many hands as he could for almost twenty minutes until Duncan called out that it was time for them to disperse.

Disappointed, the students cheerfully said their goodbyes as the crowd thinned. Adam absentmindedly reached into his pocket and found several pieces of paper containing ladies' phone numbers. His eyes went wide as Teela narrowed her gaze at him. Sending her an apologetic toothy grin, he glanced around and discretely tossed them into the wastebasket.

"So much for anonymity, Tee. Sorry about that," Adam apologized.

She smiled and slipped her arms around his waist. "It's okay. Word would have spread eventually throughout campus once the faculty saw my father's name on the registration papers," she stated with a kiss.

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After moving her things to the top floor, the three of them, with an armed guard, walked to the registrar's office. School administrators beamed as they welcomed Teela to the school and introduced themselves to the rest of her royal companions.

After settling her in, Duncan suggested lunch before heading back home. They found a quiet family-owned restaurant a few blocks away from school and enjoyed each other's company for the last couple of hours.

Afterwards, they walked back to campus and stopped just inside the school's gates. Adam scooped Teela up in his arms and gave her a long, deep, kiss goodbye.

"I love you," he whispered huskily into her ear.

Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she replied, "I love you too, Adam. I'm going to miss you," she mumbled into his shoulder as she held him tightly around the neck.

He swallowed roughly. "And I you. You'd just better not forget me," he warned playfully.

She swatted his back, "Right, like I'm going to forget the boy I shared a cradle with and have known all my life!"

He pulled back and shrugged his shoulders. "It's possible," he winked.

She smirked and slowly shook her head. She gave him another long embrace and passionate kiss as her tears stubbornly began to fall.

"Okay, say goodbye to your Daddy," he rasped as he released her and walked to the vehicle several yards away to give them privacy.

Teela stepped over to her father, a small tear already rolling down his cheek.

"Daughter, I cannot be more proud of you than I am at this moment. Remember that I love you and am here whenever you need me," he stated, his voice rough with emotion.

Teela choked back a sob as the tears began to flow freely. "I will remember everything you've taught me, Father. And I'll keep the love you've shown in raising me close to my heart." She grimaced and brushed the back of her hand against her face. "Stupid tears!"

He chuckled and embraced her. "I love you, daughter."

"I love you too, Daddy."

She pulled back and glanced at the prince who was leaning against the vehicle, arms folded.

"You watch over him, okay?"

Duncan nodded. "Always."