A/N: Updating with chapters 36 and 37 today because, umm, I couldn't stop myself. It's a short chapter and I hope this all makes sense because I was sort of chugging away on a steamroller here. LOL All mistakes are mine as usual. :) Hope you enjoy...

Chapter 37

The Prince awoke before dawn and snuck a sky-sled out of the hangar. He headed to Greyskull, as the Sorceress requested, to hopefully get a few answers to He-Man's mysterious transformation process.

He set the sled down in front of the gloomy castle as the drawbridge automatically dropped in invitation once again. His eyebrows flew up in amusement as he walked across the abyss and entered. The drawbridge closed tightly behind him as he made his way, by memory, to the throne room.

"Greetings, Prince Adam. I trust you slept well?" the Sorceress greeted as she floated from the top of the throne meeting him at the bottom of the stairs.

"Thank you Teela'na," he responded cordially. "I actually had trouble sleeping since you asked."

"Tell me what is bothering you, young Prince," she encouraged.

He sighed and stared at her before answering, "A number of things. Truthfully, I'm troubled over the recent attacks, my father's health, lying to Teela and the rest of my family and friends, and my diminished condition after transformation," he noted as he eyed her. "Forgive me, but I don't understand why you never mentioned the affect the transformation itself would have on me," his questioning gaze held hers.

She nodded. "Come with me."

She floated to a sitting room adjacent to the main area. It was richly decorated with burgundy rugs, oversized couches and chairs, and soft pillows. A fire was lit as the plush décor helped to offset the cold stone walls.

"Please," she gestured to a chair as she settled in her own across from him.

"Thank you," he nodded and took a seat.

"Prince Adam, I did not know what affect, if at all, your transforming would have on you as you are the first warrior whose body make up is of two worlds," she began.

His eyes went round. "First warrior? You mean, there are other He-Men?"

"Not are…were…," she replied.

He pursed his lips. "Okay…," he drew out as he eyed her.

"I withheld that information from you when we first met simply because we did not have time to discuss the history of He-Man. By the time Man-At-Arms sought you out in the atrium of the Palace, Skeletor had already breached the Mystic Wall. We were out of time. I am sorry, young Prince," her emerald eyes held his.

He studied her features for a moment and nodded. "I understand. Although I was initially upset at not being fully informed, being a soldier myself I understand the reason you couldn't go into it," he reassured. "So, explain to me the physical alteration happening in my body?"

"The power of the Elders originated when this planet was formed by the Omniscient One. Throughout millennia since, it has increased in strength in part due to the energy waves surrounding the planet. All Eternians, of course, have originated from this planet," she narrowed her gaze. "You, Prince, are a child of Earth and Eternia. Earth has similar origins to this world however your body chemistry is both carbon and crystal based."

He swallowed roughly and kept silent, waiting for what comes next.

She continued. "Greyskull is recreating your DNA after each transformation and reversion. It taxes your system immensely thus the vertigo and nausea. You do not sense it when you are He-Man as the flow of power is sustaining you with super-human strength. However, when you revert to Adam you no longer wield the power and are left to your own natural ability and strength to absorb the transfer," she paused for a moment.

"Your body has its advantages and disadvantages to becoming He-Man," she continued. "Firstly, your Earthen and Eternian blood cells, as different as they are from one another, are accustomed to co-existing and functioning within you allowing you to withstand the massive transfer of power. Secondly, your excellent physical condition allows you to recover quickly afterwards.

"Ironically, since you are in fact part Earthling, the onslaught of an alien force invading your body severely hampers your nervous system. However once again, your natural chemistry and physical condition allow you to eventually recover." She held his gaze. "You were correct in assuming that your body would adapt to the trauma of the transformation process. The more your transform, the easier it will become," she added.

He nodded as he processed this new information. "Question: you mentioned there were other He-Men before me. Who were they?"

"The first was a member of the Council of Elders chosen to wield the power sword by the others. The second was your ancestor, King Greyskull after whom this castle was named."

He blinked. "I see," he replied. "Another question, please. Why do I appear older as He-Man?"

"The reason is two-fold; it is the resulting effect of the repositioning of your DNA and inadvertently serves to disguise your true identity."

He bit his lip and blushed slightly. "Does any of this have any lasting negative physical affect on me? I mean, I'd like to have a child one day," he gave a lopsided smile.

Teela'na suppressed a smile. "This will not keep you from the ability to reproduce, Prince Adam. And when you do bear offspring, your children will not be harmed."

His mouth flew open. "Children? As in, plural?"

This time, the Sorceress smiled.

Adam narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Then that would make you a grandmother, correct?"