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He-Man

And the Masters of the Universe.

| am Adam,

Prince of Eternia and defender of the secrets

of Castle Grayskull.

This is Cringer, my fearless friend.

Fabulous secret powers were revealed to me

the day | held aloft my magic sword

and said, "By the power of Grayskull..."

He-Man

"...1 have the power!"

Cringer became the mighty Battle Cat

and | became He-Man,

the most powerful man in the universe.

Only three others share this secret,

our friends the Sorceress, Man-at-Arms, and Orko.

Together, we defend Castle Grayskull

from the evil forces of Skeletor.

He-Man

| can't find it anyplace.

I've looked everywhere.

It's simply disappeared.

Don't be silly, Orko.

Books just don't disappear.

Well, this one did.

Well, think, Orko, think.

Where was the book when you last saw it?

| put it right there.

It was all about unicorns with lots of pictures.

It was Adam's birthday present.

What am | going to do?

His birthday is tomorrow.

I'd help you look, but it's time for Adam's gym lesson.

Who would steal a book about unicorns?

He-Man

I'll show you again.

Grab, pull up, grab, pull up.

It's easy.

Look out below!

If | can do it, you can do it.

But you're as nimble as a cat.

Not all cats are nimble.

You'd never catch me trying that.

Come on, Adam.

All right, well, one more time.

It's too painful to watch.

You mean all of them gone?

Yes, my lord, all the books in the ancient archives

have disappeared.

Come now, Professor Smallen,

are you sure you're not getting, well, forgetful?

| beg pardon, sire,

| do misplace my glasses sometimes

and | don't always remember if I've had lunch or not

but | don't lose books.

Duncan, Adam,

something terrible has happened.

What is it, Father?

All of the kingdom's great books have disappeared.

They've simply vanished.

Poof, including the books in the archives,

they're all gone.

This is a terrible loss.

Those books contain all the lore and knowledge of our people.

And all the great scientific discoveries and inventions.

And the wonderful stories.

How will we live without the great books?

Very poorly, | fear.

| smell an evil plot.

Time for He-Man.

Speak up. What did you say, Duncan?

| said, sire, we must find He-Man.

Indeed we must, Duncan,

and as soon as possible.

Father, Professor Smallen,

if you'll excuse me, | have something important to do.

I'm afraid my son doesn't take this problem seriously.

We must find those books.

Can't it wait?

| have plans for a cat nap.

Uh-oh.

By the power of Grayskull...

He-Man

He-Man

...| have the power!

He-Man

There goes my cat nap.

He-Man

He-Man

Hurry, Battle Cat.

We have to get to the Sorceress.

He-Man

See, | told you, | didn't misplace the book,

it disappeared.

Disappeared like all the other books in the kingdom.

I'd sure like to find out who took them.

I'd make them regret it.

How? Why, I... I'd think of something.

Well, I'm going to find the books.

Want to come along?

Do | ever. Let's go.

We'll take the south road.

All right, but why?

Because of this.

| found this book next to the road this morning.

What are we waiting for?

Come on, let's go.

How terribly clever of me to take the books.

When the people of Eternia find out,

they will force the king to step down

and they will name me, brilliant Batros,

the emperor of all Eternia.

Batros, he's someone | could almost respect.

If Batros is so smart,

how come he stole the books

instead of the gold and the jewels?

Because unlike you, Batros has a brain.

What he has taken is more precious than gold or jewels.

Books?

Of course, you worthless hunk of fur.

Books are the real treasures of the world.

Bring him to me. Now?

Yes, now, dummy.

| can use his clever brain to help me once and for all

to capture Grayskull and its secrets.

I'll get right on it.

You'd better take Trap Jaw with you.

You might get lost by yourself, furbag.

Soon, soon.

What is He-Man doing at Grayskull?

He-Man

Of course | can help you, He-Man.

Books are knowledge

and that is too precious to lose.

Your answer lies at the end of the south road

at the Temple of the Sun.

Thank you, Sorceress.

But be careful, Batros is there

and he can be clever and dangerous.

Batros?

But | thought he stayed only

on the dark side of Eternia.

He has come with a thirst for power.

Let's go, Battle Cat.

We have a date with Batros.

He-Man

Boy, | hope we're going in the right direction.

All those books will have to be buried someplace

or maybe in a field or maybe...

Look, the Temple of the Sun.

| bet they're in there.

Come on.

Hmm. No books here either.

Nothing.

And that was the last room.

| guess the books aren't here.

And | was so sure.

Are you all right?

Yikes!

The books. You found them?

I've never seen so many books in my life.

We have to get back to the palace

and tell the king we found them.

You go. | have to find the unicorn book.

Thank goodness they're not damaged.

If you like the books so much,

you can just stay with them

until | figure out what to do with you.

Beast Man and Trap Jaw should be getting

to the Temple of the Sun soon.

He-Man.

Looks as if he's going to the Temple of the Sun, too.

I'd better slow him up.

Do what | tell you, desert sand,

for you are under my command.

| guess we caught a nice tail wind, Battle Cat.

It should help speed things along.

It's time to blow out of here, Battle Cat.

That big wind's coming back for more.

Let's make a mud pie.

That sure dampened its spirit.

You think you're so smart, He-Man.

| only wanted to slow you down.

A unicorn book has to be here someplace.

Even if you find the book,

it won't do you much good unless we find a way out of here.

You fools had better realize that I, Batros,

will soon rule Eternia.

| order you two to bow down before me

or to face the consequences.

Bow to you?

Hah. Never.

Not on your life, bat brain.

Why you...

Hey, sorry to interrupt,

but Skeletor wants to see you.

| don't like the way he invites me.

You're a rotten shot, Batros.

Really?

Look again, rust head.

You should've asked me nicely,

but the fact is, | want to see Skeletor.

So you can lead the way.

Take it easy.

Go get him, snakes.

Look.

Now they're rope.

Well, Batros has to work a little on that trick.

| have some tricks of my own.

I've been waiting a long time for this.

Quick, Orko.

Now, Orko.

Up there, Orko.

Now I'm really mad.

Hurry, Teela.

Let me out of here. Hey!

We better warn He-Man about Skeletor.

And tell him we found the books.

What's the matter?

The book, the unicorn book.

| got to go back.

No, Orko, it's too dangerous.

You go on ahead.

I'll catch up with ya.

No, I'll go back with you.

Hope we're not disturbing you, Trap Jaw.

| believe your mouth is getting a little rusty.

When | get out of this, I'm going to show you rusty, you rotten little pest.

Sticks and stones will break my bones...

Hey, here it is.

It's my unicorn book.

Come on, let's get out of here.

Hang in there, old buddy.

He-Man

| found this one away from home.

| thought I'd bring him back to you.

I'm considering putting him on a leash.

I'm here because | think you might be able

to serve my purposes.

You will serve my purposes, Batros.

You will do as you are told.

We will see who serves whom.

Your puny lasers mean nothing to me.

Surely you can do better than that.

Am | supposed to be frightened?

More tricks, Batros?

Or are you ready to talk business?

You talk, I'll listen.

I'll talk and you'll obey.

You're clever, Batros.

Unlike some of my servants,

who can hardly think at all.

You have a brain that could warm my heart,

if | had a heart.

What is it you want?

Grayskull.

And you are going to help me surprise

and capture it.

And if | do?

When | have Grayskull and its secrets,

| shall be the ruler of the universe.

Then | might consider giving Eternia to you to rule.

| have a plan.

You see, Beast Man?

Some use their heads for something besides growing fur.

Well, well. If it isn't our old friend Trap Jaw.

Stay away from me, He-Man.

Let him go, Battle Cat.

These books are more important.

Man-at-Arms, can you hear me?

I'm at the Temple of the Sun.

Yes, He-Man, | hear you.

Teela and Orko are here.

| Know about the books but we've learned

that Skeletor and Batros are mounting

an attack against Grayskull.

I'll go there at once.

Come on, Battle Cat.

He-Man

While the Sorceress is watching Beast Man's squad,

we'll sneak across the moat from this side.

And how do you propose to do that?

There's our bridge of snakes.

After you, my dear Skeletor.

And turn my back to you?

Oh, no.

You lead the way.

| hope this isn't a private party.

He-Man

Take care of Beast Man and the others, Battle Cat.

He-Man

He-Man

Maybe you need fresh batteries for your lasers, Batros.

| think it's time for me to leave

and take care of another matter.

He-Man, | think we've come to a parting of the ways.

So long, He-Man, and | do mean long.

You will never reach bottom.

You will fall forever.

We'll see about that.

Put... Put me down.

Put me down.

Anything you say.

Back to the dark side of Eternia, Batros.

Sounds like Battle Cat needs my help.

And | thought you needed my help.

Good work, Cat.

They're right in here.

The books have disappeared again.

We better inform He-Man.

He-Man, He-Man, can you hear me?

Loud and clear, Man-at-Arms, what's up?

The books, they're gone.

They've disappeared again.

Well, well. | think | Know who took them.

I'll be in touch.

Come on, Battle Cat, this job isn't finished.

He-Man

Do you have the feeling that we're being watched?

Well, He-Man, did you think you could just

walk into Snake Mountain?

Well, | did think of calling ahead.

Where are the books, Skeletor?

And what makes you think | have them?

Batros had an idea that the books would give him power

and you'd steal anything for power.

Even Batros' idea.

Struggle all you want, He-Man.

That net is made of Elastium.

It's not only one of the hardest substances

in the universe, but it also stretches.

You and your stupid beast are helpless.

Easy there, old friend.

Yes, | have the books,

for all the good it will do you.

They're right below you,

but you can't do a thing about it.

That's all | wanted to know. Now, Battle Cat.

| Knew you wouldn't tell me the truth

unless you thought we were helpless.

I'll leave you now

but just so you won't catch cold.

He-Man He-Man

Let's get the books and go home.

He-Man

we have gathered to celebrate

the return of Eternia's books to their rightful owners,

the people of Eternia.

And that's not all.

Of course, it is also Prince Adam's birthday.

- Happy Birthday, Adam. - Happy Birthday, Adam.

Hip hip, hooray.

Happy birthday, Adam.

Thank you, everyone.

And here's my birthday present to you, Adam.

Oh, my, I've been wanting this unicorn book for a long time.

Thank you, Orko.

You're terrific.

Yeah, | know.

And thank you all for making this

the best birthday of my life.

Come on, Adam. Blow out the candles.

Don't forgot to make a wish.

Oh, | don't believe... Oh, too bad.

That's what friends are for.

You sure have your hands full.

Well, | have lots of reading to catch up on.

Good for you, Orko.

You know, when you open a book,

you're really opening a door to a wonderful world

of entertainment and information.

Well, that's for sure.

I'm finding out all about science and dragons

and sports, but mostly bodybuilding.

You have a book on bodybuilding?

No, but carrying all these books

sure builds my body.

Oh, Orko.