Chapter 32

He-man descended from the top of Grayskull and entered the palace. He had managed to lift the shield, but his senses practically screamed danger soon after the glare faded. He rushed to the throne room.

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James appeared in one of the rooms behind the throne room seconds before the glare, after waiting a minute to make sure no one knew he was there, he opened the door and saw the circle the wizards were in. The moment he stepped into the throne room, He-man appeared.

'' You! '' James sent the energy beam to the hero who averted at the last minute. He-man knew he needed to get James away from Leandra and the others as soon as possible.

'Don't you have what you wanted, James?' He-man asked.

"Not as long as you exist." He threw another bolt, which He-man returned with a blow of the sword. "You think I don't know your little secret, Adam."

The color faded from He-man's face. :::It can not be.:::

'' Hiding his true identity for years. Yeah, you and Adora did very well in this. '

Kowl and Broom looked at each other nervously.

::: Adam ... ::: Adora's voice came out weak in his mind and the hero swallowed hard, if his sister could hear, so could the others. Glancing from the corner, he saw his sister staring at him, though her face showed nothing of what she thought, her eyes, which were lightly glowing a pale blue, said enough.

::: I have no choice, I have to keep him talking for you to have more time. ::: He sent the bond of twins.

''If you want to get rid of me, remember she has a similar secret.' 'He-man replied. Now the cards were on the table and your friends have probably made the connections. He could have sworn he felt the look of some of them on his back.

'' Got to bewitch her once, with you again. ''

::: Can you punch him for me? ::: Adora spoke again, her voice even weaker, as if the twins' bond was giving way to the power she was wielding.

He-man didn't hold back, he gave a small smile and before James could ask why the smile, the hero lunged at him with his sword drawn.

James drew his own sword, seemingly out of nowhere, and fought He-man. The hero put no force on the blows, allowing James to keep up with the fight.

They were so oblivious to the situation that they did not notice the group shining even brighter. Leandra released Adora and Teela's hand and walked to the center, the two women holding hands and closing the circle again. Leandra took the sphere of power.

::: Adam, you need to lower the shield. ::: The voice of his sister appeared in mind.

:::I can't now.:::

::: I can't hold back any longer! :::

Out of nowhere Kowl and Hawk enter the throne room. The bird had left within minutes to find the pirate. Hawk took up the fight as soon as he entered, making He-man pull away and turn off the power amplifier. The shields around Grayskull fell.

'' Now! '' He-man shouted to the group.

"No!" James shouted and paid no attention as Hawk's fist came toward him, hitting his chin and sending him away.

Leandra linked the necklace and stones with the sphere and lifted them, everything went white.

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When the colors returned, He-man looked around. James was being bound by Hawk, who soon got up and looked at the hero.

'Did it work? The former pirate asked.

The brother-in-law looked around. All the wizards were passed out. It was so much power gathered at once. Looking at his wife, He-man almost fell to his knees when he saw that she was dressed in the normal costume. Beside her, the Sorceress was in her normal uniform. ''It worked.''

At this time Miro and part of the rebels entered the castle. '' We did it! The royal guard is helping to capture the masks, but some have managed to escape ... '' Miro stopped talking when he saw Leandra. The former king was speechless.

He-man took a deep breath. ''Yes, your majesty, this is Queen Leandra. 'The hero watched his grandfather slowly approach his grandmother, she was still unconscious and he hugged her as he cried.

Bow and two other rebels caught James. '' Where we left him? ''

He-man remembered the power-inhibiting handcuffs he had caught with Fisto earlier and put on James. '' This will prevent you from creating more problems. The royal guard brought with them a transport, ask to take him to the palace, with the masks we were able to capture. '

'' Come, Hawk. Let's take them home. "He-man walked over to his wife and before reaching down to pick her up he heard a warning cry.

It all happened quickly, the hero heard the scream of the rebels containing the villain and turned in time to see James run at him with a dagger that was hidden until now. Before the hero did anything, Miro stepped forward with his own sword in hand.

"NO!" Duncan shouted, but it was too late, Miro's sword went through James while the villain did the same on Miro with the dagger, Miro whispered something to James before they both took off the blades and fell.

'' Do you have a doctor here? Healer? '' Hawk shouted as He-man ran to his grandfather. '' Hold on! '' He-man repeated. ::: Adora! ::: He sent through the bond, if she woke up, She-ra could cure her grandfather, but He-man's answer was silence, she was far from waking up.

Dr. Gray emerged from the midst of the rebels and ran to the king pushing everyone in front of him, while a doctor who came with the rebels went to James.

Gray did a quick scan and quickly did his best to stop the bleeding temporarily. '' He was lucky, half an inch and would have hit the heart. Make way, let's go to the palace! '

Hawk looked at the doctor who took care of the villain, just to see him look up at the pirate and shake his head. Hawk sighed as he shook his head too and then looked worriedly at his wife.

He-man accompanied Miro to the palace.

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Three days later.

Leandra woke up to someone holding her left hand, with a slight moan of pain, she turned her head and opened her eyes, finding an adult woman beside her with brownish blond hair and blue eyes watching her. Those eyes ... her eyes herself. "Miranda?" Leandra whispered.

The eyes of Beira-Mar queen were filled with tears. '' Hi Mom ... '' She responded and hugged the queen tightly. '' I know. '' She whispered several times.

Leandra held her daughter as tightly as she could while crying together. After a while she pushed her daughter away to look at her. '' You, you ... you are beautiful. '' She managed to talk a while after. '' My girl grown. ''

Miranda hugged her again.

Several minutes later, Leandra asked. 'But what about the rest?'

"They are recovering." Her daughter replied. ''They are well. Randor and Marlena have returned to Eternia, the kingdom is in good hands again. Most wizards are slowly waking up, you were one of the first to wake up. ''

"And Miro?" Leandra asked. ''Where is your father? I know he was in battle. Can't stand still. ''

Miranda took a deep breath and explained what happened at Grayskull to her mother, who widened her eyes at every part of the story. '' He-man accompanied Dad here and the doctors had surgery with him as soon as he arrived. They managed to save him, but he'll need rest for a long time. '

Leandra nodded, concern for her husband growing with what he had done. "Keldor?" She asked hopefully.

'' The agreement he had made with Hordak after he was hit with the acid kept him alive. Technically accepting to be Skeletor kept him alive. When he broke the agreement in Grayskull, he held as long as possible. When reality returned to normal, he no longer fought the spell being reversed. He is gone. ''

She took a deep breath and wiped the tears, nor can she foresee it. Her husband was already awake? Already knew about Keldor? She left those questions for later. '' Teela? Adora? '' She had to ask.

'' Both good. The doctors examined them, took blood samples to see if the power in any way harmed them internally. '' With her mother's wide eyes, she added quickly. '' And they saw that they are fine, do not worry. Adora has already woken up and is with her husband and daughter, and Teela will have a little surprise when she wakes up. Adam is already with her. ''

'A little surprise?' Leandra raised an amused eyebrow.

Miranda smiled. '' She's a pregnant mom. They found out recently, and Adam is literally freaking out with joy and worry. '

'' At least something good came from this whole story. '' The queen mother sat down slowly. ''And your brothers? Where are?''

''Randor is cleaning up the mess James has left, and Stefan is with daddy. Don't worry, they'll be here soon. ''

'' I want to see my husband. ''

'' But mother, doctors have not you ... '' Beira-Mar queen shook her head, she had forgotten that when her mother wanted to do something, nothing prevented.

"Help me?" Leandra asked with a smile, knowing full well what her daughter had remembered.

'' Of course, but if Gray comes to fight me because you do not be resting, know that you who will listen to his complaints! ''

They both laughed a little and Miranda stepped forward and helped her mother to her feet.

A/N: Happy new year!