NA: Sorry it took me so long, but school's started again, and between school and work, I'm only free one day a week. I have the next few chapters done. (finishing ten) I just need to type then upload. I've been writing on paper when ever I can in school. I'm also assuming that Adora and Teela haven't met though I know they have. I have a scene later on that I like so because I'm writing this they haven't met yet. Likes dislikes, let me know.

Chapter 8

Four months later:

The Horde was falling quickly to the forces of the rebellion. So many towns were sick of being ruled by the Horde that the entire village would have one giant mutiny. Only five towns were left.

Adora knew the time to strike would be soon. She planed with many people and had single members of the rebellion travel to other areas to deliver the final battle strategy.

Two harsh months later:

Only three villages remained under Horde control.

Adora was leaning against Spirit looking at the map of Etheria. It was covered in a mass of red circles the final battle plan.

Adora kept looking at her map she couldn't help but feel she missed something. She looked up at the sky He-Man should be arriving soon.

A blinding light materialized as He-man entered Etheria. He spotted Adora and headed over to give his sister a hug. "So why did you ask that I come as He-Man?" Noticing she wasn't transformed.

"It's so the rebellion will feel better with both She-Ra and He-Man to help." Adora replied studying her map. "What's wrong with this?" Adora asked pointing at the map. He-Man studied it for a little bit.

"You forgot the air control here." He-Man said pointing at the map. He watched Adora draw another circle on the map, roll it up and place it in her bag.

"So how about some pr?" He-Man asked.

"Huh?" Adora asked confused.

"Public relations." He-Man said.

Adora caught his drift and transformed. After rubbing Swifwind's muzzle. She asked. "Are you up for a flight?"

"Always. She-Ra." Swiftwind replied.

The three of them made the short flight to the centre of Whispering Woods. After a talk with the rest of the rebellion regarding the battle strategy. One short flight on Swiftwind later and Adora and Adam arrived in the rebellion camp.

Twenty minutes later

Adora was in her tent looking at the heart shaped from arrows that Bow had made her. She laid back on her bed thinking. For the last two weeks she'd been pricklier than a porcupine with him. Him flirting with another girl had been a deal breaker. She resisted the urge to snap the heart knowing she'd regret it later. She toyed with the end of her hair, realizing she'd have to talk to Bow about what she'd seen.

Adora placed the arrow heart on her pillow and left to find Bow. As she exited her tent she was almost run over by Madame Razz.

"Oh Sorry Dear!" Madame Razz exclaimed. Adora didn't have a chance to ask her anything before she rushed off again.

Adora wandered on looking around at all the rebels that had joined since she'd become head of The Great Rebellion. Castaspella and Ariel were entertaining some children with a magic show. Frosta was practising a technique for the final battle. The wizard had finally come out from his tree. Adam was helping set up a weapon. Adora could even see Madame Razz and Fritz kissing in the bush. Adora felt like her heart slammed into a wall. Claria was hanging on Bow's his arm and was gazing into his eyes. She tried to use what little willpower she had to ignore her rage, but it wasn't enough. She looked back at Claira it made what she was going to do a lot easier.

Adora grabbed the newly arrived Sea-Hawk and kissed him full on the lips. He placed a hand on her back and ran his fingers though her hair.

Sea-Hawk had no idea why Adora kissed him but what pirate would object to a free kiss? It felt natural to be with her, their bodies pressed together. Her hair in his hand. Adora was the one to finally break the kiss. He looked over her shoulder to see the women hanging off Bow's arm. He understood what this was about. He pulled the breathless Adora into another kiss, leaving more space in between them this time. Knowing it would get Bow's attention and fulfil his own desire he slid his hand up under Adora's shirt, he just barely touched the skin beneath her bra, when a raving mad Bow rushed over. His face was as red as his moustache.

"What the hell do you think your doing!" Bow yelled at Sea-Hawk. Hawk still had his hand awkwardly under Adora's shirt.

"I should ask the same to you." Sea-Hawk said pointing to the women. "I-" Bow spluttered. "Adora that wasn't a very mature way to handle that." Bow finished.

The couple began arguing.

"I'll leave you too alone." Hawk said.

Adora quickly chased after the retreating Sea-Hawk. "Oh no you won't. I've got to talk to you." She demanded.

After they found a private spot to talk Hawk looked down at Adora her hair moving in the breeze, her face a little pink from the brisk air. This was exactly what he didn't need to stir up old feelings. He'd left all those months ago for a reason. He was trying to harden his heart remembering why he'd left. He knew he'd take Adora away from all the people and things she loved. He'd considered staying on land with her but as far as he was concerned a life with out sea was no life at all. He was a pirate by trade and there was no way he was going to give that up.

He tried to distract them both. "So what's with you and the other guy?" Hawk said not meeting Adora's eye's.

"I-we're engaged." She replied.

"You don't sound too happy about that." Sea-Hawk replied.

"I was until you showed up." Adora said.

"Sorry about that." Hawk said not sounding sorry at all.

"Hawk." Adora whispered. He finally met her gaze and bent down to kiss her on the lips, slightly angry at himself for giving in. Adora didn't resist.

She asked the obvious question. "Why did you leave?" He sighed as he told her the truth. "That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard!" Adora cried.

"I realize that now." He said. Hawk took her hand and they walked back to camp together. The bond between them somewhat rekindled.

"So what's it like kissing him with that moustache of his?" Hawk asked.

Adora playfully asked. "Why do you want to know?" Then she punched him. "It tickles, but so does yours."

Hawk pretending to be offended touched his own moustache. "You don't like it." He exclaimed. Adora giggled tugging on a few loose whiskers.

"Spirit and I have a patrol to do." Adora said as she walked back towards the centre of rebel camp.

Spirit took one look at Adora and knew something was wrong. "What is it?" He asked. She stared dreamily at Spirit. "Sea-Hawks back." "Oh no." Spirit stomped his foot. "I forbid you to see him." "Spirit!" Adora exclaimed. She was shocked that Spirit would feel so strongly. "And besides you have no decision in the matter." "But Adora he hurt you." Spirit's eyes were full of sadness for his companion. They didn't talk much after that, Adora brushed Spirit in silence, while he hung his head. Just as Adora was leaving Spirit barely whispered "What about Bow?" He knew from the way Adora's shoulders crumpled that she had heard him.

"Can I talk to you?" Adora said when she finally found Adam. Flirting with Castaspella was the last place she thought she'd find him. He'd been showing off his muscles by moving things around camp. She would have laughed if she was in a better mood. Though Casta seemed to be enjoying the show, as she was making no attempt to help with her magic.

"Sure Sis anytime." Adam said dropping the supplies he had been carrying. "Oh Adora your brother is so strong." Casta said. Adora rolled her eyes, though of course she had done the same to Bow.

Adora and Adam went for a walk and on their way they talked about Adora's predicament. Adam's only advice was "You'll have to decide who you like better. Though in the mean time you better tell Bow what you did." Adora knew it was hopeless no one could decide for her, but she couldn't miss the chance to rub her brother. "Just like I'll tell Teela, that you flirted with Casta?"

"Hey!" Adam exclaimed. "Besides Teela and I aren't an item." Adora raised an eyebrow. True she'd never met Teela, but Adam sure talked enough about her. Adam was about to protest further when he realized that Adora was gone. He saw her retreating farther into the woods. He wasn't about to let her get off so easily. He gave chase.

Adora was giggling the entire way, her sides started to hurt, and Adam was catching up quickly. She gave in and doubled over laughter spilling from her mouth.

Adam saw his sister bent over, at first he was concerned but he realized that she was shaking with laughter. Throwing on an extra burst of speed he tackled her. She had tears streaming from her eyes. She tried to shove him off causing the pair to roll down a short hill. They bumped into a small tree which stopped their motion.

A small squirrel like creature popped it's head out of the tree to see what the commotion was. Seeing Adam it began chucking nuts. Adora and Adam looked at each other and laughed. "Guess I'll need He-Man." Adam joked. "And I'll get She-Ra." Adam lent against the tree an occasional pine cone hitting him.

"So what did you mean about me and Teela?" Adam asked.

Adora shrugged. "You talk about her a lot."

Adam sighed. "I suppose I do."

"By the way I hope you don't mind but I invited some friends to help fight the final battle."

"Oh Adam your the best!" Adora threw her arms around Adam causing them to topple back onto the grass.

Meanwhile above them a blue winged imp stretched and flew straight to his master.