Original subtitles

I am Adam, Prince of Eternia.

Defender of the secrets of Castle Grayskull.

This is Cringer, my fearless friend.

-Fabulous-- -[lasers zapping]

[grunting, growling]

[cackles, growls]

By the Power of Grayskull...

[electrification]

...I have the Power!

♪ He-Man, He-Man And the Masters of the Universe ♪

♪ He-Man ♪

[lava boiling]

[Skeletor] It occurred to me, the appearance of this He-Man

from out of nowhere is reminiscent of how the Elders

and their power mysteriously disappeared.

The conclusion is clear.

It is?

Skeletor has cleverly deduced that He-Man must somehow

have gotten hold of the Elders power.

[Skeletor] Precisely, and to access that power, I have only to capture He-Man.

Capture him? You couldn't even...

I-I mean, but how do we find him?

[Skeletor] By scent, his scent.

[growling]

[beeping]

[Orko] Hey! What's going on, Man-At-Arms?

[Orko gasps]

He-Man! You gotta help him!

[Man-At-Arms] He-Man can handle this by himself.

[growling]

Oh, no, you don't!

Orko?

[Orko shrieks] I'm hit! Everything's going black!

[He-Man chuckles] You're fine, Orko.

[Orko stammers] What do you mean I--

The only damage suffered has been the He-Man's training exercise.

[button beeps]

These are robots.

I built them to help hone He-Man's skills.

Oh, I get it. Fake bad guys, fake lava.

[Orko sighs, splash]

[Orko hums]

Actually, the lava pools are real.

[sizzling]

[Orko shrieks] Whoa!

[Skeletor cackling]

[Skeletor] Well?

They picked up his scent, but all they found was this.

This doesn't even belong to He-Man.

It's a boy's garment bearing the royal crest.

No doubt belonging to Randor's son, that callow prince Allen.

Adam.

Impressive hounds you've got there.

Can't tell a 16-year-old boy from the strongest man in the universe.

And by the way, you're shedding.

[growls]

You're gonna be shed tears once I--

[Skeletor] So if He-Man can't be sniffed out, how then to make him resurface?

[Panthor growls]

Ah... We play on his sentimentality.

Remember how quickly he came to King Randor's rescue?

We can't get to Randor anymore.

The kingdom's on high alert. The palace is impossible.

[Skeletor] Who says anything about Randor?

I'm speaking of his son, the Prince.

We have only to capture him,

and He-Man will surely show up for the rescue.

At this time, I'll be ready for him. Behold!

The ultimate weapon, and you shall build it for me, Tri-Klops.

Oh, and while you work on that, do a little reconnaissance.

You heard him. Reconnaissance!

[Prince Adam] Ha! What do you think of that move?

Impressive. But then, you're pretty good at running away from things.

Meaning?

[Teela] The battle with Skeletor, for starters?

[grunts] I had my reasons.

[Teela] What reason could be more important than protecting the kingdom?

Just admit it.

You got scared.

[Cringer exclaims]

[Prince Adam grunts]

[whooshing]

Well, that wasn't very--

[Cringer shrieks]

[Prince Adam] It's Teela. Not just her, my father, too.

They both think I chickened out in battle.

[sighs] Adam, you cannot, under any circumstances, reveal that you are He-Man.

Yeah, no kidding.

But that's no reason that I , me, Prince Adam,

can't show them that I've got what it takes also.

And who knows? If I step up in battle, I mean, really step up.

I'm no He-Man, but maybe he won't be needed.

Adam, I'm afraid that as long as there is evil in the land,

He-Man will always be needed.

[Stratos] My King, I request permission to journey to my homeland.

Of course, Stratos. Is something amiss in Avion?

My people have engaged in a trade dispute with the residents of Andrinos,

who've blockaded our eastern skyways.

If a settlement's not negotiated quickly,

this dispute could escalate into something far worse.

Why not bring both parties to my court?

I would be happy to moderate.

[Stratos] I've made that offer,

but the Andrinids are an insular and distrustful people.

They have to be dealt with carefully.

I think I understand.

Go, Good Stratos, and handle it the way you think best.

And to show the Andrinids that you have my support,

take one of the other masters along.

I would not object.

[Prince Adam] And I'd like to volunteer.

No, Adam. He is just a boy.

[King Randor] Then it's time he became a man.

It heartens me to see you showing some initiative, son.

You have my permission to accompany Stratos.

[Teela on recording] But then, you're pretty good at running away from things.

[Prince Adam] Meaning?

[Teela] Just admit it. You got scared.

[Prince Adam grunts]

I now see Prince Adam's weakness.

Yup, wimpy left foot.

His right's okay, I guess, but--

I'm speaking of his ego, his foolish pride.

I was going to say that next.

It should not be very difficult to lure Adam into a position where he can be captured.

You don't need to lure him anywhere.

Mer-Man.

[Mer-Man] The prince has been spotted crossing the Sea of Rakash

along with that warrior, Stratos.

[Panthor growling]

[Mer-Man whimpers, screams]

If they are traversing the Sea of Rakash,

then they are no doubt heading for Stratos' homeland of Avian,

which would have to take them through here.

The Eye of Zarkane.

And there they shall be ambushed by Skeletor's finest.

But they could turn and fly away.

Oh, I think not.

You see, from what I have just learned of Prince Adam,

he will stay in fight, at all costs.

So he's not to be thought a coward. [laughs]

[Skeletor laughing hysterically]

[Stratos] Be on the lookout, Prince Adam.

These out ones are haven for thieves.

Hey, anything comes our way, we'll be able to handle it.

[Stratos] Ahead, the Eye of Zarkane.

We must pass through it in order to reach Avian.

[robotic whirring]

[Stratos groans]

Prince Adam, save yourself!

Not a chance!

I don't run.

[zapping]

[growling]

Ahh!

[Clawful roaring]

[Orko] Surprise!

[King Randor] What is this?

[Orko] Some kind of present!

Found it at the palace gate!

Read the card! Read the card!

-[King Randor] Adam has been taken captive by Skeletor. -[Marlena gasps]

We are to dispatch He-Man to Snake Mountain.

Ah, Adam's off in Avian with Stratos.

Bet you just want to Skeletor's dirty tricks.

No, Adam's sword. Send for Man-At-Arms.

[Skeletor] Yes, dear Evil-Lyn, with our little prince serving his bait.

He-Man should arrive any time now.

-[shackles clink] -I wouldn't count on it.

What was that?

Ah, nothing. What if He-Man doesn't show up?

He'd better, for your sake.

[lava boiling, hisses]

Should the sands run out and no He-Man,

well, let's just say Eternia will be needing a new prince.

[Orko] Without his sword,

guess Adam's chances of fighting his way out aren't so good.

Yes, and the chances of He-Man showing up at Snake Mountain are zero.

[exclaims] What are you talking about? Adam is He-Man.

Whom he cannot become without his Sword of Power.

[Orko gulps]

[Man-At-Arms] I have assured the king

that He-Man will arrive to rescue Adam.

[sword clanks]

And I aim to make good on that promise.

This may well be the most important mission you will ever undertake.

Yeah, Cringer, so don't blow it.

[Man-At-Arms] I'm sending both of you.

[Orko exclaims] You want me to go to Snake Mountain?

Uh... I'd like to, but high altitudes give me nosebleeds.

Plus, I got all these chores I gotta do.

Your participation in this mission is not optional, Orko.

You mean because I'm the best and smartest and bravest?

No, because you're the only one other than myself

and the sorceress who knows of Adam's secret.

Now go!

[wind howling]

Okay, so we gotta get past the guards without them noticing.

And I know just the disguise for you.

[Cringer meows]

Well, sure, it's gotta be you.

You got the sword, don't you?

Coming up, one troll and super duper spell.

[Cringer shrieks]

The sands are slipping away, Prince Adam.

You'd better hope that He-Man shows up before they run out.

-[Cringer meows] -Hey there, Panthor!

Skeletor must have had his food cut way back.

He's looking a little wimpy.

[creatures roaring]

[Cringer meows]

Cringer?

You've got my Power Sword!

[machine whooshing]

[Cringer shrieks]

[Prince Adam] Wait, my sword!

Come back!

[sparks crackling]

You won't fail me, will you?

Then hurry, time is running out.

[Skeletor] Still no sign of He-Man.

Well, this is bad news for me, dear Prince.

But worse news for you.

[electric buzzing]

We got company. He-Man!

He-Man?

Whoa, hey! Then shut this thing off!

Why bother?

♪ He-Man ♪

[roaring]

[Panthor growls]

[Panthor roars]

[glitching]

It's a robot! Get the prince.

[Teela] Business as usual.

We're either saving your tail or watching you turn tail.

-Huh, hi to you, too. -[metal clanks]

Attack!

[Man-At-Arms] Cringer. [whistles]

He has your sword.

He-Man's sword.

We can handle this. We don't need me.

Uh... He-Man.

Hey, Teela, check this out.

[hammer whooshes]

[all grunting]

Well... [sighs heavily] that's that.

I had planned on saving this little beauty for He-Man,

but why let it go to waste?

[engine whirring]

[metallic whirring]

Behold the Power of One!

[creature growling]

Don't worry, Cringer. You won't be looking that way for much longer.

By the Power of Grayskull!

I have the power!

[Battle Cat roars]

[Skeletor laughing]

A stunning victory!

Yet somewhat bittersweet, since it was He-Man I was expecting.

[He-Man] Looks like you get your wish, Skeletor.

[Battle Cat roars]

-[Power of One roaring] -[Battle Cat roaring]

[Power of One growls]

[Battle Cat roaring]

No!

[Battle Cat roars]

Perhaps another day, He-Man.

[Skeletor cackles]

[thuds]

[machine whirring]

[Battle Cat growls]

[Panthor roars]

Oh... what was that all about?

Oh, you know, cats, Ram-Man.

They love a good chase.

[birds chirping]

[Man-At-Arms] You fought well, Adam.

But I think you now see that He-Man will always be needed.

Just as Adam is secretly He-Man,

people aren't always necessarily what they seem.

So don't be so quick to judge others.

They might surprise you,

possessing abilities and strengths not apparent to the naked eye.

[robot] Until next time.

[closing theme music playing]