Chapter 8: She-Ra
The following morning, the guards of the Kingdom of Brightmoon were at their usual posts within its protective magical dome. They didn't really see why they should be on the lookout considering the Horde had never even been able to get in to the Kingdom, let alone conquer it. But one of the guards noticed something approaching from the horizon. Using his binoculars, he saw that it was the Horde! "Looks like Glimmer was right," said the guard. "Here they come now!" The other guard activated his handheld communicator. "Queen Angella, Horde approaching at twelve o'clock!" Angella responded, "Roger that, battle positions everyone!"
The Horde began to slowly march toward the kingdom of Brightmoon. Hordak was in some kind of hover throne in back of the group. In the front was a tank with a large cannon. "Fire!" Hordak ordered. The tank was fired and hit the protective dome. The people inside were surprised and frightened when they realized that the dome that had protected them for so long was now weakening. "They must be using black magic," said a brunette woman dressed in blue and gold known as Castaspella. "The dome's weakening!" "It's that tank their using," said Glimmer. "Get ready to attack, people. This is going to be a long battle."
Meanwhile, back at the Crystal Castle, Light Hope said, "I sense the invasion has begun." "Well, then why are we still here? If the Horde captures Brightmoon, the Rebellion is finished!" "I know," said the entity calmly. "That is where Adora's gift comes in. It is time." With that, Light Hope's already bright essence began to glow even brighter. When it was done, there was a box floating between him and the two humans. "Now, Adora, fulfill your destiny. Your mission begins now." Adora walked up to the box and it opened by itself. Inside it was a large sword similar to that of He-Man's (though nobody except Light Hope knew that). The only difference was that there was a blue stone in the center of the hilt where He-Man's logo would be on his sword. Adora looked at it in awe. "This sword harnesses the power of the mighty Castle Greyskull," said Light Hope. "With it, you will have powers equal to that of your own twin brother." "My brother?" Adora said surprised. "You never told me I had a brother!" "You will learn of him in time, but not now. You have a Kingdom to save."
Adora grabbed the handle of the sword and energy began to course through her. She slowly pulled it out of the box and its weight almost made her fall. "Whoa! This things heavy!" Adora exclaimed. Light Hope chuckled. "You truly are your brother's sister. But soon it will be much lighter in the hands of She-Ra." With that, Adora began to slowly lift the sword with both hands. "For the honor of Greyskull!" she cried, holding the sword high above her head. Rainbow colored light came from the stone in the sword and enveloped her. The hilt of the sword opened up and rotated. The light was so bright that the entire Crystal Castle lit up! The light finally died down (for the most part anyway) and she could be seen holding the sword with one hand. "I am She-Ra!" It was a complete makeover. Her face was slightly different, and here muscles were slightly bulked up. Her shoulder length hair now fell halfway down her back. In short, this woman looked nothing like Adora. She was even more beautiful! Her clothes had changed too. Instead of her usual red jumpsuit with a white shirt underneath, her short read skirt, and her red boots, she now wore a short white, strapless dress with gold outlining the bottom of her skirt. Her chest now had a gold flower-like emblem with the same blue stone in the center. A gold tiara rested on her head with the blue stone in it too. Gold bracelets (like Wonder Woman's) were on her wrists, while a red cape and gold boots finished finished her ensemble. She saw her reflection in her sword and was astonished.
Then Light Hope spoke up. "You will need a loyal companion." She-Ra looked at Clamp Champ and Kowl, and then at Spirit. She smiled and pointed her sword at the white pony. A beam of energy came from the sword and slowly began to transform Spirit. He grew to three times his size and grew a red mane. Not only that, he grew the horn of a unicorn and colorful wings. Finally, a colorful mask and saddle completed his transformation into Swift Wind. She-Ra sheathed her sword and leapt on to him. Then Light Hope said, "She-Ra, it must remain a secret that you and Adora are one and the same. For if the Horde knew this, it would mean big trouble for the Rebellion." "I understand," She-Ra said in a deeper, yet still feminine voice. "For Brightmoon!" Swift Wind leaped onto his hind legs and began to head for the gate. Once it opened and Swift Wind ran out, he leapt into the air and spread his wings. The two of them then began to fly towards their destination.