Masters of the Universe

Where do I start?

Well, I guess what I really want to say is

everything I am is because of where I come from.

Eternia.

A world of endless beauty.

All that stuff that only exists in legends and bedtime stories.

On Eternia, that stuff is real.

Gryffins, dragons, talking tigers, enchanted forests,

burning deserts, islands in the sky, you name it.

I swear I'm not high.

And then we've got Castle Grayskull.

My father once told me that Eternia is the beating of the world.

The beating heart of the cosmos.

And Grayskull is the heart of that heart.

So I guess the heart of the heart of the heart is the power of Grayskull.

They say it can make a man as mighty as a god.

To keep it safe, the power was bound within a vessel.

An ancient sword they called the Sword of Power.

Heh.

Yeah.

I know.

But that's what they went with.

Legend said that when Eternia was in its greatest

need, a hero would step forth and wield the sword.

And, you know, use it.

Awesomely.

Until that day, it was locked away within the

castle under the watchful eye of the sorceress.

Who was wise and ancient and a little scary, to be honest.

But she's cool.

She's... She's cool.

For hundreds of years, Grayskull has remained under the protection of my ancestors.

See, I come from a pretty impressive lineage of mighty heroes.

Noble.

Strong.

Fearless.

But mom!

I don't want to fight.

Everyone's bigger than me and stronger, and I have poor hand-eye coordination.

Nonsense.

Who told you that?

It's true.

He's the smallest and the weakest.

It's a miracle he hasn't broken any bones.

Or died.

So what should the prince be doing instead of arms training?

I don't know.

Maybe hanging out and playing with Cringer?

You go.

I'll find a ball of yarn and I'm good.

There's zero hope, you know.

Do I have to go?

Arms training.

Now.

Listen up!

Future Finest of Eternals.

There are no statues of losers.

No streets named after cowards.

And there are no parades for doing your best.

This ground, that palace, your entire lives are built

on the backs of men and women who have won the fight.

And as your king's man-at-arms, you can bet I won a lot of fights.

That's why we're all here.

I saved your mom and dad's asses.

I saved your neighbor's asses.

I saved your neighbor's mom and dad's asses.

That is a lot of asses.

You know what?

The point is, I fought for you, and now you are going to fight for me with

keen reflexes, sure aim, and glorious muscle.

And this.

Anybody know what it is?

It's a stick.

Thank you for stating the obvious.

Anybody else?

Teela.

Your arms.

That's my girl.

These are your arms.

They are an extension of you.

Alright?

Partner up.

Arm up.

I want to see big, shiny bruises.

I want to see bloody noses.

I want to see chipped teeth.

Okay, let's go.

Adam.

Eyes up.

Harry, or next time it will be harder.

Maybe we could just sit down and talk about this?

Hey, Adam.

Adam.

Just do what you can, okay?

Yeah.

Teela.

What kind of a friend are you?

The kind that's going to beat you.

Duncan.

Are you okay?

How do you think our novices are faring?

They're a fine and diligent bunch, sire.

Seriously.

All of them?

No dancing, Adam.

Come on.

He's making a fool out of himself.

I promise to make him into a man.

And I will.

But what kind of man?

Adam.

Just hit me!

He did.

Disarm her.

That's not how this works, old friend.

Boy.

Face me.

With this, I'll pick it up.

Now, defend yourself.

This world is no place for the weak.

Yes, Dad.

Now see it.

This world is no place for the weak.

Get up.

Get up.

When you fall, this is your chance to stand tall.

Okay?

Now look strong.

When he turns around, he's going to see you.

And you want to show him you can take a hit.

When he turns around, he's not going to see a frightened little boy.

He's going to see a man.

What's he going to see?

A man.

Good.

Look.

As soon as he turns around,

walk it off that.

Show's over.

Back to work.

Let's go.

Adam.

What are you doing here?

Following you.

Yeah, well, I came here to be alone, so...

Don't be such a squank.

I didn't think you were weak, you know.

Today?

The training?

My dad did.

Is that...

the sorceress?

What is she looking at?

You just have a gun.

Bring Randall.

We are under attack.

I have this in hand, sire.

I have this in hand, sire.

The royal guard had trained for this.

The royal guard had trained for this.

A little pause... and we are back.

I promise, no harm will come to you or your family.

I'll get you safely to Grayskull.

Guards!

Hey, it's okay.

Stay close.

Tina, come on!

Dad.

Dad, I'm scared.

Who taught you that word?

Huh?

Not me.

It's gonna be alright, Pat.

Whatever happens, as long as I'm here, you have nothing to fear.

Right?

Come on.

Come on.

Go!

Go!

Go!

Go!

There's too many of them.

A bigger arm only means one thing.

More targets.

Java.

Java!

Luka!

Oh, shit!

Follow me.

I'm goin' this way.

Let's just stay there.

Weak little palace boys.

Sire, go!

And don't stop.

Go!

I'll settle this.

Somebody wants to brawl.

That's far enough!

How dare you come into my city!

Don't you know who you're messing with?