Chapter 4: Removing the Evil
The energy tentacles from the Crystal Castle began to pull Adora and Spirit closer. Adora cursed madly as the tentacles pulled her toward the castle. All Spirit could do was whinny. The gate slowly opened and pulled the two inside.
As they were pulled inside, Clamp Champ was coming to. He moaned, "Oh, my aching head. Kowl, are you alright?" "What do you think?" Kowl retorted. "I'll take that as a yes," Clamp Champ murmured. He then noticed that the gate was open, but it slowly began to close. "Kowl!" he yelled. "Come on, let's get inside the castle before it closes." With that, Clamp Champ charged and leaped into the castle with Kowl close behind, the gate shutting immediately after they entered.
As Clamp Champ picked himself off the floor, Kowl asked him, "How do you suppose the gate was opened?" "I'm not sure," Clamp Champ answered. He then heard a voice yell, "Put me down!" He said, "Come on." With that Clamp Champ and Kowl raced toward where they heard the voice.
They came across a room and stopped so they wouldn't be seen. They peaked in and were stunned to see that Adora and Spirit were in the room. Other than those two the room was empty. Suddenly there was a burst of light in the room. The same voice that Adora had heard before spoke up. "Welcome, chosen one, to the Crystal Castle." "Chosen one?" Clamp Champ and Kowl asked each other confused. "I don't know what you're talking about, demon!" yelled Adora. "Why have you imprisoned me here? My father will see to it that you pay!" "My dear, I am no demon. I am Light Hope, spirit of the Crystal Castle. And you, Adora are the one who will save Etheria from the Horde Empire." "How dare you speak of my father that way!" screamed Adora. "Adora, Hordak is not your father. He has told you many lies. You have lived your entire life slaying and enslaving innocent people who cannot protect themselves from the Horde," said Light Hope undaunted. "What do you mean they cannot protect themselves? Hordak says that they are a threat to our superior race!" said Adora confused and angry at the same time. Then Light Hope said, "Look at me and see what the Horde has truly done to this world." With that, Adora began to see various images of the Horde committing evil deeds. Still, Adora was stubborn. "Lies! All lies!" The next thing Adora knew, she was trapped in a crystalline wall with images of the Horde's evil being constantly played. Light Hope said, "I am sorry child, but I must make you see that the Horde is the true evil in this world." Adora was screaming as the images played nonstop.
Meanwhile, Clamp Champ and Kowl watched the whole scene unfold. Clamp Champ said, "I'd better contact the others about this." But then he saw that his communicator was busted. Clamp Champ then said, "Great. Kowl, go to the gate and see if you can open it. If not, see if you can find another way out." "Right," said Kowl and he flew off.
Later Kowl flew back to where Clamp Champ was. "Well?" asked the rebel co-leader. "The gate won't open," said Kowl. "There are no doors or windows. The gate is the only way in or out of here." He then looked into the room to see Adora still screaming. He asked, "How long has this been going on?" "About two hours," answered Clamp Champ. "You know, I kinda want to feel sorry for her." "Speak for yourself," said Kowl. "I say she's getting just what she deserves." Finally, Adora yelled, "No more!" At that instant, she was freed from her prison. Light Hope asked, "Now do you believe, child?" Showing compassion and remorse for the first time in her life, Adora said while crying, "Yes, I do." "Good," said Light Hope. "As I stated before Adora, you are the one chosen to become the ultimate champion of light here on Etheria. You will be transformed into a great hero: She-Ra, Princess of Power." Adora slowly stood up and said in a low tone, "So be it." "You will need time to train in the ways of good," said Light Hope. "And I know just the trainer." With that more energy tentacles exited the room, and Clamp Champ and Kowl were brought in. When he was put down, Clamp Champ simply said, "Oops."