Disclaimer: Saban, DC, Sony Pictures Television for the Power Rangers, JLA, Partridge Family, and Charlie’s Angels. All songs except a few are originally by Belinda Carlisle and the Partridge Family cast. Tell Her No is from Juice Newton. Heartbeat, It’s a Lovebeat is by the DeFranco Family. I’ll Never Love This Way Again is by Dionne Warwick. This is just before Battle For Greyskull, at a Partridge family concert. Couples are: Billy/Trini, Tommy/Kimberly, Zack/Diana, Keith/Eve, Laurie/Andros, Chris/Sylvie, Tracy/Franklin, Bill/Shirley, and Dan/Kris. Also, some shameless flirting between Jill/Green Lantern and Kelly/Batman. If you want to know about this, email me, and I will make the story behind that known. And now-

BATTLE FOR GREYSKULL

PROLOGUE: MAD ABOUT YOU

The Staples center in Los Angeles was packed. The partridge Family was performing for a sold-out audience, and there with them for support were friends Billy Cranston & Trini Kwan, Tommy Oliver & Kimberly Hart, Zack Taylor & Princess Diana, a/k/a Wonder Woman, Dan Aydelott & Kris Munroe, Andros, Trini’s cousin Sylvie, Adam Park’s younger brother Franklin, Eve Torres, and Bill Engvall. Bill was doing his routine, and made a very proud intro-

“-And now, you know if you love this group, you are the smartest people I’ve ever known, because they really are the best-the PARTRIDGE FAMILY!” Shirley, Keith, Laurie, Danny, Chris, and Tracy Partridge ran up the stage, got to their instruments, and smiled as Keith shouted-

“HOW’S EVERYBODY DOING TONIGHT? ALRIGHT! WE HAVEN’T SEEN YOU IN A LONG TIME! WE’RE DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO START; LAURIE IS GOING TO TAKE CHARGE ON THIS FIRST SONG, AND HERE IT IS!”

Laurie picked up her guitar keyboard and went to the microphone to thunderous applause and began her song-

I’m mad about youYou’re mad about me, babeCouple of fools run wild, aren’t we?Pushing the day into the nighttimeSomewhere between the twoWe start to see

Mad about you

(Mad about you)Lost in your eyes

(Reasoning aside)Mad about love

(Mad about you)You and I

Something ’bout youRight here beside meTouches the touched part of me like I can’t believePushing the night into the daytimeWatching the sky’s first lightWhile the city sleeps

Mad about you

(Mad about you)Lost in your eyes

(Reasoning aside)Mad about love

(Mad about you)You and I

Mad about you

(Mad about you)Lost in your eyes

(Reasoning aside)Mad about love

(Mad about you)You and I

I’m mad about youYou’re mad about me, babeCouple of fools run wild, aren’t we?

Mad about you

(Mad about you)Lost in your eyes

(Reasoning aside)Mad about love

(Mad about you)You and I

‘Cause I’m mad about you

(Mad about you)Lost in your eyes

(Reasoning aside)Mad about love

(Mad about you)You and I

Mad about you

(Mad about you)Lost in your eyes

(Reasoning aside)Mad about love

(Mad about you)You and I

Cheers, applause, and screams of joy filled the arena, as Laurie took over. “HEY, EVERYONE! THANKS, AND NOW, BACK TO KEITH!“ Keith took the mic and began a hit for the group-

Last night, I turned out the lights, lay down, and thought about youI thought about the way that it could beTwo O’clock, wonderin‘ what I’m doin‘ here alone without youSo I close my eyes and dream you’re here to me

And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mindYes, I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mind

Hello girl, yes, it’s five O’clock, I know, but you just listenThere’s something that I’ve got to let you knowThis is you, this pillow that I’m huggin‘ and I’m kissin‘And one more thing before I let you go

And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mindAnd I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mind

Do dreams come true, well, if they do, I’ll have youNot just for a night, but for my whole life through

And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mindAnd I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mind

And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mindAnd I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morningWent to sleep with you on my mind

Applause doubled, and Keith continued in the lead-

Brown eyes, you’re beautiful, and you’re all mineI want you like you want me – all the time

Don’t say that you don’t want me, don’t make me run away‘Cause I need that something you bring me every day

Brown eyes, you’re beautiful, and this song’s for youI wrote this song that I’m singing just for you

If words could paint a picture, there’d be no words to sayAnd I’d be the greatest painter in this whole world today

And I know what I feel and I know that it’s realAnd I feel it every day

And I’m not gonna lay no story on you, girlIf my story wasn’t true‘Cause you must know by now, I wrote this song for you

Brown eyes, you’re beautiful, and you’re all mineI know you want me like I want you – all the time

And if you’re not sure I love you, there’s somethin‘ on your mindListen to the song I’m singin, I’ll sing it one more time

Brown eyes, you’re beautiful, and you’re mineBrown eyes, I love you all the timeBrown eyes, you’re beautiful, and you’re mine

Applause and wild cheering continued as Keith launched into another song..

So I’ll never feel your touch againI’ll get used to itHearts don’t break, they just bendI’ll come bouncing backYou barely left a scratch on me

You were nothingBut a little playthingAnd your love biteIt was only a stingBaby when you wentIt hardly made a dent in me

It’s just a flesh wound in my prideIt ain’t no tragedy that I can’t survive

I’m lying to myself every nightWithout you, baby, nothing’s been rightNo matter what I sayCan’t make you go awayI’m lyin‘ to myself, that’s the truthIt’s killing me being without youYou’re the only oneNot fooling anyoneI’m lyin‘ to myself

I won’t lie hereAlone in this bedBroken record of your voice in my head‘Cause nothing that you saidHad any real effect on me

There’s not a thing that I would changeNo, not much, only everythingJust to have you again

I’m lyin‘ to myself every nightWithout you, baby, nothing’s been rightNo matter what I sayCan’t make you go awayI’m lyin‘ to myself

I can’t deny it anymoreGotta get you back in my life‘Cause that’s all I’m living for

I’m lyin‘ to myself every nightWithout you, baby, nothing’s been rightNo matter what I sayCan’t make you go awayI’m lyin‘ to myself

And I’m lyin‘ to myselfYou’re the only oneNot fooling anyoneBeen lyin‘ to myselfKeep lyin‘ to myself

No matter what I sayCan’t make you go awayI’m lyin‘ to myselfKeith then launched into-

Swore I would find you if it takes me foreverGod only knows it might take that longKeep walkin‘ down these empty sidewalksThinkin‘ I see you, but I’m always wrong

Since you’ve been gone, baby, nothin’s gone rightWhen you kissed me goodbye, it was the kiss of deathEver since you left

There’s no livin‘ without youI’ve triedBut I’m not livin‘ without youAs long as I’m aliveI’m not livin‘ without you

You sent me off to this lonely prisonI serve my sentence all aloneYou wanted blood, that’s what you’re gettin‘Pay with my life every day you’re gone

I’d die for a chance just to hold you againI’d give anything to taste your kiss of lifeDon’t let a good thing die

There’s no livin‘ without youI’ve triedBut I’m not livin‘ without youAs long as I’m aliveI’m not livin‘ without you

Baby, you could save meCome back to me and thenYou could help meThrough this long nightBreathe life into me again

Since you’ve been gone, baby, nothin’s gone rightWhen you kissed me goodbye, it was the kiss of deathEver since you left

There’s no livin‘ without youI’ve triedBut I’m not livin‘ without youAs long as I’m alive . . .

There’s no livin‘ without youI’ve triedBut I’m not livin‘ without youAs long as I’m alive . . .

There’s no livin‘ without youI’ve triedBut I’m not livin‘ without youAs long as I’m aliveI’m not livin‘ without you

Keith finished, then looked at the audience and shouted, “Making his lead vocal debut-my brother, Chris!“ Cheers erupted as the youngest Partridge male hooked the mic up to his drum kit and started-

Girl, when I’m alone with you

I get a feelin‘ through and through

Tellin‘ me that love is comin‘ on

My head starts spinnin‘ round and round

And I don’t care what’s up or down

Cause deep in my soul, I’m out of control

When I start to hear the sound of

A heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And a lovebeat is a good vibration

Oh, a heartbeat is a lovebeat

And when we meet, it’s a good sensation

Listen to my heart pound

Listen to my love sound

Feel it gettin‘ stronger

Can’t hold back any longer

Cause a heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And a lovebeat is a good vibration

Oh, a heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And when we meet, it’s a good sensation

Listen!

Pictures pass before my eyes

Like a vision in disguise

Tryin‘ to explain the way I feel

And there’s a movement in my mind

Like a rhythm counting time

Breakin‘ down all my defenses

Overcomin‘ all of my senses

Oh, a heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And a lovebeat is a good vibration

Oh, a heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And when we meet, it’s a good sensation

Listen to my heart pound

Listen to my lovesound

Temp’rature is risin‘

Girl, there’s just no disguisin‘

About a heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And a lovebeat is a good vibration

Oh, a heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And when we meet, it’s a good sensation

A heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And a lovebeat is a good vibration

Oh, a heartbeat, it’s a lovebeat

And when we meet, it’s a good sensation

As Chris finished, the cheers continued. Then, Keith did one more lead vocal-

Last night, you know I couldn’t sleep, Wouldn’t sleep, tossing and turning aboutThinking about the way it’s been, Hey, it’s been so hard to figure out

We go on sneaking around, Smokey places all over townYou go home and it’s all over, Baby, you know it’s getting medown

‘Cause we’re one step short of our heavenAnd we won’t stop short till we get there togetherTogether, baby, we’re betterOn our own, we’re fine, but united, we’re dynamite

One step short of our heavenAnd we won’t stop short till we get there togetherTogether, baby, we’re betterWe’re better together, together, we’re better

You and me, sneaking roundMeeting in shadows, hiding awayTill we’re free to stay togetherAll of the time, baby, all theway

‘Cause we’re one step short of our heavenAnd we won’t stop short till we get there togetherTogether, baby, we’re betterOn our own, we’re fine, but united, we’re dynamite

One step short of our heavenAnd we won’t stop short till we get there togetherTogether, baby, we’re betterWe’re better together, together, we’re better

One step short of our heavenAnd we won’t stop short till we get there togetherTogether, baby, we’re betterOn our own, we’re fine, but united, we’re dynamite

Eve smiled at Keith. She knew he had written this next song for her, even as Laurie began to sing. Oddly enough, Dan & Kris felt the same way-

Can’t sleep tonightI feel so shaken

Maybe the wind has changed againYou came to meStraight out of nowhereTaking me where I’ve never beenSuddenly, all of my fences have brokenI’m cutting the reins of my life

Whoa, whoa, runaway horsesWhoa, whoa, take us through the nightYou and I on runaway horsesOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tightOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tight

Out on this roadEverything changesNo, nothing ever stays the sameFaith comes and goesDreams are forsakenWe take our chances everyday

I want you here with mePray for our destinyHere on this mystery ride

Whoa, whoa, runaway horsesWhoa, whoa, take us through the nightYou and I on runaway horsesOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tightWhoa, whoa, racin‘ through the darknessWhoa, whoa, tryin‘ to find a lightYou and I on runaway horsesOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tightOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tightOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tight

Open my eyes, there’s so much lightI feel alive when I’m with youWith every end, we’ll begin again

Whoa, whoa, runaway horsesWhoa, whoa, take us through our lifeYou and I on runaway horsesOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tightWhoa, whoa, racin‘ through the darknessWhoa, whoa, tryin‘ to find a lightYou and I on runaway horsesOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tight

Ooh, ooh, baby, hold on tightOoh, ooh, baby, hold on tight

Hold on tight…

Hold on tight…

While this was going on, Kelly Garrett and Batman were working on a drug smuggling/sex trade case with Jill Munroe and Green Lantern. Hal & Jill had left to find out more about the smugglers, while Kelly began talking to Batman-as Bruce Wayne. “Batman, when do we start on this? Jill & Green Lantern both seem to be doing all of the work here.”

“Right now, we wait. You and I need the cover of darkness.” Batman told her.

“You like the darkness, don’t you?”

Batman looked away. “Yes. The light makes me too-exposed.”

Kelly smiled and walked up to the Dark Knight. “I like you. I think you’re amazing.”

Batman gathered his thoughts as he spoke “Kelly-Miss Garrett. Please remember that this is a disguise. Underneath this, I assure you, I’m ugly as sin. Now, why don’t we take a walk.” He then paused for a second, then added, “A nice, long walk.”

Back at the concert, Keith introduced Kimberly, to Tommy’s surprise. Kimberly winked and smiled, as she took the mic. “This is for my fiancée, Tommy Oliver! Let’s do it!“ Kim then started-

And if she should tell you, “I love you”If she whispers with her charmsAnd if she should tell you, “Come closer”If she tempts you into her arms

You tell her no, no

You tell her no, no, noYou tell her no, noDon’t hurt me now, cause your love belongs to me

And if she should tell you, “I love you”Just remember, you said that to me

Tell her no, no

You tell her no, no, no

You tell her no, no

Don’t hurt me now, cause your love belongs to me

I know she’s the kind of girlWho will steal your love awayBut I still need you soDon’t hurt me now, don’t hurt me now

Tell her no, no

You tell her no, no, no

You tell her no, no

Don’t hurt me now, cause your love belongs to me

Tell her no, no, no, no

You tell her no, no, no (No!)

You tell her no, no

You tell her no, no

Don’t, no, you tell you no, no (Oh!)

Don’t hurt me now, cause your love belongs to me

Kim smiled and then shouted, “And now, another friend- Zack Taylor!“ Zack then took over, shouting, “Hey, Diana, this is for you!”

Wonder Woman grinned as Zack started-

Nobody owns meI don’t wanna be anybody’s foolNo one can make me doWhat I don’t want to do – no, noNobody owns meNobody but you

I’m gonna follow my heartWherever it leads – ooohI’m not afraid of my destiny – oooh

There’s another point of viewAnd it takes me back to you

Nobody owns meI don’t wanna be anybody’s foolNo one can make me doWhat I don’t want to do – no, noNobody owns meNobody but you

I wanna dream my dreamsAnd live them, too – ooohDo a million things before I’m through – oooh

There’s another side of meThat only you can see

Nobody owns meI don’t wanna be anybody’s foolNo one can make me doWhat I don’t want to do – no, noNobody owns meNobody but youNobody but youNobody but youNobody but you

Nobody owns meI don’t wanna be anybody’s foolNo one can make me doWhat I don’t want to doOooh, oooh

No, noNobody owns meNobody but youNo, noNobody owns meNobody but youNo, noNobody owns meNobody but you

This time, Shirley took over, Bill Engvall smiling behind the stage, as she started-

Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth?Ooh, heaven is a place on earthThey say in heaven, love comes firstWe’ll make heaven a place on earthOoh, heaven is a place on earth

When the night falls downI wait for youAnd you come aroundAnd the world’s aliveWith the sound of kidsOn the street outside

When you walk into the roomYou pull me close and we start to moveAnd we’re spinning with the stars aboveAnd you lift me up in a wave of love…

Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth?Ooh, heaven is a place on earthThey say in heaven, love comes firstWe’ll make heaven a place on earthOoh, heaven is a place on earth

When I feel aloneI reach for youAnd you bring me homeWhen I’m lost at seaI hear your voiceAnd it carries me

In this world, we’re just beginningTo understand the miracle of livingBaby, I was afraid beforeBut I’m not afraid anymore

Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth?Ooh, heaven is a place on earthThey say in heaven, love comes firstWe’ll make heaven a place on earthOoh, heaven is a place on earth

In this world, we’re just beginningTo understand the miracle of livingBaby, I was afraid beforeBut I’m not afraid anymore

Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth?Ooh, heaven is a place on earthThey say in heaven, love comes firstWe’ll make heaven a place on earthOoh, heaven is a place on earth

Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

Earlier, Kris Munroe & Dan Aydelott were at Kris’ favorite Mexican restaurant, eating a creamy chicken dish. Dan was smiling at her with a look of total and complete love and enrapture, and Kris decided to pull out her CD walkman, and play one song, which she began to sing along to..

You looked inside my fantasies and made each one come true,Something no one else had ever found a way to do.I’ve kept the memories one by one, since you took me in;I know I’ll never love this way again.

I know I’ll never love this way again,So I keep holdin‘ on before the good is gone.I know I’ll never love this way again,Hold on, hold on, hold on.

A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday;I won’t turn my head in sorrow if you should go away.I’ll stand here and remember just how good it’s been,

And I know I’ll never love this way again.

I know I’ll never love this way again,So I keep holdin‘ on before the good is gone.I know I’ll never love this way again,Hold on, hold on, hold on.

I know I’ll never love this way again,So I keep holdin‘ on before the good is gone.I know I’ll never love this way again,Hold on, hold on.

I know I’ll never love this way again,So I keep holdin‘ on before the good is gone.I know I’ll never love this way again,Hold on, hold on.

Dan reached across the table to hold Kris’s hand, and both gazed into each other’s eyes.

Meanwhile, back at the concert, Laurie took the lead again, introducing Trini, and both dedicated the song to both Billy and Andros, Trini singing co-lead-

Laurie: Last night I gave up on myselfI hit the bed, tell me what should I do?And in a dream, I saw your face

It’s more than just a faceYou make me want to give my heart away

(I feel the magic)Like I never felt beforeI imagine that it’s always been there(I feel the magic)There’s an angel looking after meAngel baby, give me more and more and-

Trini: Today, I woke up by myselfI hit the streets, I wondered what should I doI never noticed from the startThat I could feel alive againThat I could feel a part of

(I feel the magic)Like I never felt beforeI imagine that it’s always been there(I feel the magic)There’s an angel looking after meAngel baby, give me more and more and-

Laurie: I never noticed from the startThat I could feel alive againThat I could feel a part of

(I feel the magic)Like I never felt beforeI imagine that it’s always been there(I feel the magic)There’s an angel looking after meAngel baby, give me more and more and-

Trini: (I feel the magic)Like I never felt beforeI imagine that it’s always been there(I feel the magic)There’s an angel looking after meAngel baby, give me more and more and-

Laurie:(I feel the magic)Like I never felt beforeI imagine that it’s always been there(I feel the magic)There’s an angel looking after meAngel baby, give me more and more and-

Trini: (I feel the magic)Like I never felt beforeI imagine that it’s always been there(I feel the magic)There’s an angel looking after meAngel baby, give me more and more and more

Laurie wrapped up the concert, with everyone singing background-

I feel freeI feel free

Feel when I dance with youWe move like the seaYou, you’re all I want, you knowI feel freeI feel freeI feel free

I can walk down the street, but there’s no one thereThough the pavement’s one huge crowdI can drive down the road, but my eyes don’t seeThough my mind wants to cry out loudYea, my mind wants to cry out loud

I can walk down the street, but there’s no one thereThough the pavement’s one huge crowdI can drive down the road, but my eyes don’t seeThough my mind wants to cry out loudYea, my mind wants to cry out loud

As far as I can seeCeiling is the skyYou’re the sun and as you shine on meI feel freeI feel freeI feel free

I feel free

I feel freeI feel free

I feel free

I feel free

I feel free

Thunderous applause and standing ovations wrapped up the concert as all took a bow on the stage. The Partridges were once more stars in the music world-with new friends.

Elsewhere

Two teleportation beams landed on the surface of a planet- a planet that wasn’t Earth. The two beams took on the forms of Lex Luthor and Rita Repulsa. After their failed quest to take control of the Reality Gems, Rita had heard rumors through the intergalactic underworld that there was a great source of power on this particular planet. Luthor looked around before finally speaking. “So this is the planet of Eternia? I don’t see what’s so special about it.”

Rita responded, “I heard through the grapevine that there was a great source of power somewhere on this planet. We’ll just need to find someone to tell us where it is.” Looking around, she continued, “It appears a lot has changed since the last time I was here. Eternia certainly wasn’t this dark before.” She soon smiled as she spotted a mountain in the distance. Pointing to it, she said, “Look, Lexy! I recognize that place! That’s Snake Mountain!”

“How original,” said Luthor with a touch of sarcasm.

Ignoring his comment, Rita continued, “Last time I was here, Snake Mountain was the main home and headquarters for a race of beings called the Snake Men. I wonder if anyone still lives there?” Rita and Luthor then proceeded to walk towards Snake Mountain.

As they walked through the dark corridors of Snake Mountain, they thought they heard a commotion. “Did you hear that?” asked Rita.

Luthor nodded. “It sounded like it came from that direction.” They then walked in said direction.

They soon walked into a throne room where they saw two figures that looked like they were about ready to fight. One had blue skin and was dressed in purple with a skull for a head. In his hands was a staff with a ram’s head on top. The other had no weapon, but looked more intimidating, his face resembling a bat. He wore mostly black with a stylized, bat-shaped red H on his chest and a black cape. The one with the skull said, “I suggest you leave while you still can, Hordak. The Power of Greyskull is mine and mine alone! Eternia is mine to conquer!”

Hordak chuckled and said, “You are a fool, Skeletor. You can’t defeat He-Man and you know that. I, on the other hand, killed King Greyskull, remember?”

“Oh, yes, I remember,” said Skeletor. “But, lest you forget, you ended up getting trapped in Despondos in the process. Besides, you have your own problems on Etheria, remember? Once She-Ra finds out you’re here-and she will-she’ll come for you. And you don’t have the Horde to back you up. But don’t think for one second that I’m not capable of killing you myself. After all, I was the one who defeated King Hsss permanently.”

Finally, Luthor spoke up, “Gentlemen, gentlemen, what seems to be the problem?”

Skeletor and Hordak turned to their two uninvited guests. Skeletor’s eye sockets glowed red as he asked, “You dare enter the domain of Skeletor?”

Rita laughed and asked, “You’re Snake Mountain’s current tenant? The Snake Men must be rolling in their graves.”

“The Snake Men are no more!” yelled Skeletor as his eye sockets glowed brighter. “I saw to that personally. Now, if you don’t mind, I have unfinished business with Hordak.”

“I see-a flaw in that plan,” said Luthor.

“You dare to stick your noses in our differences?” asked Hordak. “Who are you? And what do you want?”

“I am Lex Luthor,” answered Luthor. “And my lovely comrade is Rita Repulsa. It seems we have a common goal: The Power of Greyskull. We have-a proposition for you.”

“What could you two possibly offer us?” asked Hordak skeptically.

Luthor and Rita smiled as Rita responded, “Oh, more than you think, Hordak. MUCH more than you think.”

AND SO IT BEGINS-