"W-where are we going?" Adora was confused. All she wanted to do was sleep but apparently, they had to go do something, though that something was nothing apparently. "C-can't I just go back to my r-room with Glimmer?"

Shaking her head, Castaspella continued to walk Adora with a hand on her shoulder. "Well, right now we are getting you a pair of shoes. We absolutely can not have you walking around without any on those feet."

Turning the corner, Glimmer said "Adora's room is right ahead. Let's grab her socks and boots from there."

As they walked up to Adora's room, nothing was out of the ordinary. The moment they turned the knob, and the door swung open that is when things became unordinary. The sight that greeted them was a war zone turned compact.

"T-this is m-my room?" Adora started to shake. Casta holding her steady, looked over to Glimmer who shot a look to the blonde girl in worry. "I-I'm s-so sorry..."

"Adora? Sweetie?" Suddenly losing contact with Adora's shoulder, she looked down to see her bent at the waist. Casta had crouched slightly to look into her blue eyes. "Are you alright?"

"T-this is a m-mess! I-I would n-never- "the blonde began to panic again. "I-I'll clean i-it... I-" She gagged. Standing up straight, her eyes widened. A hand quickly flying up to her mouth, she gagged again. Adora's breathing was coming out shorter by the second. She was starting to see double.

"Glimmer get-" Casta started just to be cut off by the pink haired girl thrusting an empty pot in between them. "a bucket." She guided the blonde girl down to the floor in front of the bedroom door.

Glimmer sat behind Adora, rubbing her back. "You'll feel better if you let it out."

Adora still had a hand over her mouth. She really didn't know what to do and was scared. Anything that was being said, went unheard as the sound of blood rushing in her ears was deafening. Casta held the pot under the girl's chin. Adora quickly moved her hand away from her mouth and yanked the container closer. Everything she ate coming back up not even twenty minutes later.

"Why did I grab a clear one..." Glimmer grunted out as she looked away. "That is so gross."

Casta clicked her tongue at her niece. "Would you rather it be on her? Or on you again for that matter?"

"No auntie, but what's wrong with her now?" Glimmer was worried. It's just past four and this has been going on since early morning, even after the blonde was healed.

"She has a concussion from the guard attacking her. Though I'm starting to suspect a minor brain injury on top of her emotional trauma." Casta said as she pulled out a cloth from her pocket.

Adora was panting as she moved her head back from the pot, leaning heavily onto Glimmer. Casta moved forward and wiped the blonde's mouth. It really was heart breaking for everyone. The sparkly princess was stroking Adora's hair as she caught her breath.

"Do you feel better now?" Glimmer was concerned. She never had to deal with anything like this before and the person that this was happening to be her favorite one, just a little above Bow. But that is because of her romantic feelings for the girl, not sisterly like she has for Bow.

Adora only nodded closing her eyes. All she wanted to do was sleep, but of course they won't let her. As her breathing evened out, she cracked her eyes open. Casta was watching her, debating on something.

"Glimmer, could you go get her a glass of water?" Castaspella asked the princess, who was still stroking the blonde's hair.

"But what if something happens?" Glimmer didn't want to leave Adora's side.

Staring at her, Casta gestured to herself. "I am more than capable of handling medical emergencies dear."

Hesitantly, Glimmer moved Adora's body to lean against the wall. This caused the blonde to whine in protest, but she was unable to get up.

"Sorry Adora. I'll be right back okay? My aunt is here so you'll be fine." Glimmer stroked her hair once more before standing up. "Any thing else you need before I come back from the kitchen?"

"If you see bread or crackers grab some for later on. She's most likely gonna be hungry with the amount she eats," points to the pot next to Adora. "This would be nothing to stop her, I'm sure."

"I'll have someone come get the bucket later..." Glimmer grimaced. She's glad it didn't make it on her this time. "Be right back." And with that she's gone in a flash.

The Horde

A large beastly man walked down the halls toward the Black Garnett Chamber. He was feeling proud of himself, for he shot down She-Ra. Of course, he had to retreat but that was nothing compared to what he accomplished.

Stepping in front of the large doors of the room, he pressed the button and entered, standing at attention.

"Report." Came out of the masked woman, who was standing over her caldron, not paying much mind to the force captain.

"I have great news Ma'am. I was able to incapacitate the princess called She-Ra." He was silent for a moment. Shadow Weaver's head snapped up to Grizzler, making him continue. "I unfortunately have no idea where she is though. The old lady and a winged horse that were there took her away, after destroying all of our machines."

Humming, Shadow Weaver's only reply to him was a off handed "Dismissed." He left quickly as she put her eyes back to her swirling water. "Interesting." She waved her hand over it and it flashed a red color. "Show me the one they call She-Ra." After a few minutes of staring she growled. Trying again, still coming up with nothing. "How can she exist but remain invisible? Oh well, no use in wasting my magic on this right now." She turned her back to the swirling water and went over to the huge glowing rock, chanting.

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Outside the room, Catra has been listening to everything. She was relieved to find out Shadow Weaver was unable to find She-Ra, because finding her meant finding Adora. So far, the only one in the Horde that was aware of who the princess was is Catra. It won't be long till they put two and two together, figuring it out. Though they came close to finding out a few days ago in Salineas, suddenly feeling guilty about what she did. Clawing her friends back made her feel sick.

No matter what Adora has done, she just wanted the blonde to be happy. If that means she can be safe and enjoy life outside the Horde, so be it. She was asked to join of course, but who was gonna watch out for her from the inside? Maybe one day she'd join her, but right now is not the time. Right now, she's worried about Adora.

No matter what the blue-eyed girl said about being okay, Catra knew. She knew Adora getting injured would be very bad, having to deal with it on multiple occasions. It's hard trying to hide the second in commands favorite cadet and the worst one without being noticed.

You would think the hair poof would be enough protection, but that would be a major miscalculation. For hair is hair and not a helmet. She smiled, remembering when Adora started wearing her hair that way.

"Catra! L-Look!" A ten-year-old Adora pointed to the top of her head. "L-Look what I can do with my hair!"

Laughing, Catra bent down and poked the poof. "It makes your forehead look huge." She smiled when the blonde girl gave a noise of protest. "Ha ha, I'm kidding you dork. It looks good on you."

"I-I knew you would see it my way!" Adora beamed, but then dropped her smile. "D-do you think she would be o-okay with it?"

Pointing to her own hair, Catra gave a stare. "She doesn't even care about my hair being like this." Referring to her matted mane. "She would most likely think yours is mature on you."

Adora nodded, back to smiling. Taking a deep breath, she stood up from her spot on the floor. "Alright, let's get to the battle simulation."

Both pulling on their vest, they headed out. The lingering doubt, still in the air left unsaid.

Making up her mind, once given the chance she was going to check on Adora. Sneaking away unnoticed, she went to go find Scorpia. A blush on her face, the thought spending time with the force captain was enthralling. "Adora would be great friends with her." Catra whispered to herself, smiling.

She may give Scorpia a hard time, but the cat girl really enjoyed her time with the big hugger. The scorpion woman seemed to sense that. Making her way to the force captain's private quarters she knocked and waited to enter the room.

"Hey wild cat!" Scorpia opened the door to her room. "How's it hanging?"

"Hey." Catra said as she brushed past her. The blush she was having trouble keeping under control in full swing. The door shut behind her, and they started their new routine of "hanging out".

In the medical wing of the castle, the three people were having a discussion on games they could play.

"You said hide and seek was a kids game. What about tag?" Bow asked from his seat near the window.

"Too tiring. All you do is chase people." Mermista said hand under her chin. She was sitting at the desk in the room. "That's like not my style."

Perfuma interjected. "What about meditation? That was always my favorite pass time as a kid."

Bow and Mermista stared at her. "We are talking about games, Perfuma."

"Oh yeah. Um what about playing pretend?" Perfuma asked sheepishly.

Eyes sparkling, Bow went into his quiver and pulled out little figurines. "I usually use these for battle plans, but they are a great substitute for that!" He handed Perfuma a cactus, and Mermista a dolphin. Keeping tiny Bow for himself.

"Do you perhaps have a different figure for me?" Perfuma grimaced, she was not a big fan of cacti. "I mean not like- "

Thrusting her dolphin towards the plant princess, Mermista stood up. "This is fun and all but I'm starving. I'm gonna go get food, you guys want anything?"

"Something sweet please." Bow said as he was working on putting the cactus away.

Perfuma thought for a second. "If they have fruit that would be nice."

"Gotcha. I'll be back. Make sure you guys watch the person over in the bed." With that she left the room on her way to the kitchen. The sudden realization that she didn't know where it was had hit her. Turning around, she bumped into someone. "Hey watch were you- "

Looking down, Angella stared at the blue haired princess. "Why hello there Mermista. Where are you off to?"

Stumbling over her words, Mermista said "To- to the uh kitchen. Though I have like no clue where it is."

Smiling Angella pointed, "Its two doors down that hallway, dear. If you get lost ask one of the guards." Looking forward she saw the infirmary doors open, with the other two in there. "If you'll excuse me, I'm just gonna join the others."

"Erm- yes your highness. Thank you." The water princess quickly said as she made her way down the hall.

Angella only nodded curtly, stepping into the room. "Hello you two." This made Bow and Perfuma jump from their game.

"Y-Your Majesty!" Bow flushed, having been caught playing games when they were tasked with watching someone.

Laughing, the queen apologized. "Sorry about interrupting your game. This is the second time in an hour I've done that."

Perfuma quickly dismissed her. "No need to apologize Queen Angella. We know when to have fun and when to be serious." Then she looked down at the character in her hands. "Of course, we were just making a uh backup plan..."

Deciding to change the subject, Queen Angella looked over to the bed to see the traitor on treated. She was still unconscious but breathing. "When you guys are ready, can you bring to them holding area of the castle? Bow you should know the way, right?" Bow nodded and Angella continued. "After that you can guys can play your games."

Perfuma was still concerned about Adora. "Could we visit The She-Ra?" She wanted to do what she could for the person she owed her village to.

Bow added, "What's the matter with Adora anyway? She was fine a few days ago."

Angella only shook her head. "I don't recommend visitors for her right now. Adora is not, how shall I say this... ready." She didn't want to overload the poor girl more than she already is. "But to answer your question Bow, we found her with scratches and broken ribs."

There were gasps, Bow looked like he wants to cry. "I didn't know she was hurt! I'm a bad friend." Bow put his head down, feeling ashamed.

Angella walked forward and put a hand on his shoulder. This made him look up at her with tearful eyes. "You are a great friend Bow, even Glimmer didn't know about this."

Perfuma watched this in silence. Then an idea suddenly sparked. "Ma'am, could I make some incense for her?" If she couldn't be there for Adora she would help with what she could.

"Of course, you can. Now Mermista should be back shortly, I bumped into her in the hall." Angella looked over at the bed one last time, anger silently building. "Please be sure to inform them that once they are healed, a trial is going to be made."

"Will do! We'll see you later Queen Angella." Bow saluted and Perfuma waved.

"Have a nice visit, come find me if something happens." Angella said and then left the room. She made her way down the hallway to see Glimmer pop up with a glass of water and crackers just a little way down the hall. "Glimmer?"

Stopping in her tracks the princess turned around to see her mom. Quickly she made her way over to Angella. "Hold this." She shoved the package of crackers into her mothers hands. Before Angella could say anything, they appeared right in front of Adora's room.

"What are we doing here, dear? Where's Adora?" Angella was starting to slightly panic. They really can not leave the blonde alone right now. "And where's Castaspella? Are they together?" Looking down she noticed a clear pot that once held her plant now filled with something she didn't want to know. Looking away she noticed the door was open and Glimmer briskly walked inside.

Casta moved Adora to the bedroom, cleaning off what she could and laid her down on the bed. Stepping into the room she noticed a maid cleaning the dirt and ripped stuff up. Glimmer brought over the water for Adora to sip. Angella right behind her putting the crackers down.

When Adora opened her eyes, she noticed everyone in the room, including the maid who was doing her job. "I-I said I w-would clean i- "Adora tried to get up but was held down by the sorceress.

"Stay still, please. You keep doing things and its making it worse." Glimmer begged, on the verge of crying. Adora looked at her and flopped back down on her pillow. "Thank you. Now just relax. We're here to take care of you."

Casta and Angella nodded. "You can sleep for now if you would like. But we are gonna wake you up every hour." Castaspella said as she and Angella watched the maid clean.

Angella asked the maid to leave and grab the pot on the way out. From the corner of her eye she noticed a light. Walking over to the sword in the corner, it was glowing slightly. She called for her sister in-law to come over and look at it.

"Why is it glowing? It usually doesn't do that." Glimmer said as she was back to stroking Adora's hair. She was sitting where her aunt was a moment ago.

Castaspella reached her hand out to grab it, the blue glow turned into red electricity. This caused her to drop it with a gasp.

The clinking of the sword caused Adora to open her eyes and look over in curiosity. Her face morphed into terror when she saw the lightning. Her breathing picking up again.

"Adora? What's the matter?" Glimmer said franticly. Angella walked over to the bed and sat down on the edge.

"Sh- Shadow W-Weaver."             

To Be Continued...