Yuko, He-Man, Orko, and Battle Cat were in the throne room of Castle Grayskull. On the throne, the Sorceress sat, listening to their story.

   "Yes," the Sorceress said. "There is indeed a new danger on Eternia. He is indeed from this Dark realm the Valis Soldier talks about."

   "But what about this being called the Dream realm?" Orko asked. "Is that right?"

   "It is indeed right," the Sorceress said. "In a certain way. Eternia, Etheria, Trolla, and other worlds are a part of the universe where good has been the way. There are also areas where evil is the dominant force."

   The Sorceress nodded and smiled. "Indeed, Yuko Ahso has a sister who is the ruler of one of the good worlds."

   "That's right," Yuko said. "My sister, Valna, has just become Queen after the last attack by the Dark realm."

   "But if Etheria is a world where good reigns, why is the Horde in charge of it?" He-Man asked.

   "The Horde is indeed the current ruler of Etheria," the Sorceress stated. "But it will be free in time, and restored to a planet of pure good."

   The Sorceress stood up. "But now, heroes, you must venture outside Grayskull. An enemy of both heroes awaits."

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   He-Man, Yuko, and the rest rushed outside Grayskull. At the gate was a group of evil people. Skeletor, Beast Man, Tri-Klops, and Jitsu stood besides Gares in his dark plate armor, two shadow minions, five phantom knights, and an evil wizard.

   "He-Man," Skeletor said. "You have interfered with me for the last time. Surrender Grayskull to me, or meet the superior might of two forces of evil!"

   "If you think we would even consider surrendering, you must be a fool," Yuko said.

  "A fool?" Skeletor said. "You call Skeletor a fool, you puny girl?"

   "Do not underestimate her, Skleletor," Gares said. "She has foiled two major offenses by herself."

   "I'm tired of this talk," Beast Man growled. He took out his whip and snapped it in the heroes' direction.

  "I agree," Skeletor said. "Minions of the Dark and of evil, attack!"