Chapter 11
He-Man stared at the Sorceress, the uneasy feeling having faded rather quickly. She stared back, her eyes cold as steel. The shimmering, ghostly protector of Grayskull spoke after a few moments of silence, her voice filled with venom.
"You have betrayed my trust, killed in cold blood, and used Grayskull's power for evil. Perhaps worst of all, you have allowed your emotions to lead to Teela's death. The woman you loved, taken by your hand! And now I see you've nearly killed Zodac. What have you become?"
He-Man remembered Grayskull's power coursing through his veins, and a smirk crossed his face. "Nothing less than an immortal, more powerful than even you. Why should I fear you? I AM Grayskull now! And regardless of how you have managed to appear to me from beyond the grave, it's not enough to instill fear in me!!!"
"You have much to learn about wielding such immense power. Chiefly, that you must do so only to preserve peace and justice. As for how I managed to be here, the spirits of Grayskull are more than capable of conversing with the living when they feel the need, and as I was a protector of the powers, I am able to do the same."
"So, what do you plan to do?"
"Only to make you see the light. Although you have recently done many unspeakable things, I am offering you a chance to redeem yourself as protector of Eternia. You must do something to prove that you are still worthy to wield the power if you wish to keep it."
"I need to prove nothing to you."
"Then I see I need to exercise some tough love."
The Sorceress raised her hands, energy issuing forth toward He-Man. The Power Sword flew from its sheath and floated in the air. Blinding energy flew forth from both it and He-Man, who felt as if he'd been hit by a mountain. When the sword fell to the ground, he quickly snatched it up, and with a look of sheer rage he raised it overhead.
"BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!!"
Nothing happened.
"BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!!"
Still nothing.
He-Man's anger burned even stronger. "WHAT DID YOU DO?!!"
"I have taken back Grayskull's power, including that which gives you your strength. I am sorry, but you left me no choice."
He-Man's body suddenly tingled, and in a flash his form was replaced with that of Adam. He felt severely drained, as if he hadn't slept in years. Suddenly weak, he looked up at Grayskull's protector, his expression softened.
Before he could speak, the room began to dissolve. The voice of the Sorceress echoed in his ears as he felt himself being transported through space.
"Redeem yourself. Only then can I return your power and help you set things right."
Suddenly, Adam felt extremely vulnurable...
TO BE CONTINUED...
He-Man stared at the Sorceress, the uneasy feeling having faded rather quickly. She stared back, her eyes cold as steel. The shimmering, ghostly protector of Grayskull spoke after a few moments of silence, her voice filled with venom.
"You have betrayed my trust, killed in cold blood, and used Grayskull's power for evil. Perhaps worst of all, you have allowed your emotions to lead to Teela's death. The woman you loved, taken by your hand! And now I see you've nearly killed Zodac. What have you become?"
He-Man remembered Grayskull's power coursing through his veins, and a smirk crossed his face. "Nothing less than an immortal, more powerful than even you. Why should I fear you? I AM Grayskull now! And regardless of how you have managed to appear to me from beyond the grave, it's not enough to instill fear in me!!!"
"You have much to learn about wielding such immense power. Chiefly, that you must do so only to preserve peace and justice. As for how I managed to be here, the spirits of Grayskull are more than capable of conversing with the living when they feel the need, and as I was a protector of the powers, I am able to do the same."
"So, what do you plan to do?"
"Only to make you see the light. Although you have recently done many unspeakable things, I am offering you a chance to redeem yourself as protector of Eternia. You must do something to prove that you are still worthy to wield the power if you wish to keep it."
"I need to prove nothing to you."
"Then I see I need to exercise some tough love."
The Sorceress raised her hands, energy issuing forth toward He-Man. The Power Sword flew from its sheath and floated in the air. Blinding energy flew forth from both it and He-Man, who felt as if he'd been hit by a mountain. When the sword fell to the ground, he quickly snatched it up, and with a look of sheer rage he raised it overhead.
"BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!!"
Nothing happened.
"BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!!"
Still nothing.
He-Man's anger burned even stronger. "WHAT DID YOU DO?!!"
"I have taken back Grayskull's power, including that which gives you your strength. I am sorry, but you left me no choice."
He-Man's body suddenly tingled, and in a flash his form was replaced with that of Adam. He felt severely drained, as if he hadn't slept in years. Suddenly weak, he looked up at Grayskull's protector, his expression softened.
Before he could speak, the room began to dissolve. The voice of the Sorceress echoed in his ears as he felt himself being transported through space.
"Redeem yourself. Only then can I return your power and help you set things right."
Suddenly, Adam felt extremely vulnurable...
TO BE CONTINUED...