Do You Remember When...

[Ma-Ti]

(Jan 13th. Night. Open to Ma-Ti and internet characters. An attempt to make him remember something.)

Ma-Ti sat in the living room. He'd had a marathon of Captain Planet episodes and been left alone most of the day aside from Iheart and Critic joining him to watch a few episodes. They both didn't stay long and he felt bad for not having even one memory of any of them. He was shocked to learn things about his life. How his parents had died when he was young and he'd been raised in a village. How he met the monkey Souchi during a forest fire and found his ring for the first time which summoned him to Hope Island to become a Planeteer. And he watched as he had doubts he was being useful to the team and ended up saving them. That had made him feel happy he was useful.

Taking a break from episodes he saw Suburban Knights dvd lying on a shelf curious about it. He popped it in the tv watching it. He was surprised to see himself in it. His surprise quickly turned to shock as he watched several times their attempts to get rid of him.

"I thought they were my friends." he whispered.

He watched as it kept going finding himself laughing at funny parts and felt sad for the random people Malachite was killing. As the film went longer he suddenly clutched his head in pain as a flash of memory came to him.

"Heart!" said a voice.

"Ma-Ti from Captain Planet?" asked Critic.

"I can sense you all." said Ma-Ti.

Sage and Goggles immediately punched him to the ground.

Then his memory shifted to him grabbing a gun.

"Ma-Ti's packing!" said Critic.

"Heart! Heart!" Heart!" shouted Ma-Ti, firing each time he said it.

"Were we really friends?" asked Ma-Ti.

He watched as he saw himself return and yell at Critic and the others for treating him so badly and said he was tired of being pushed around and shouted Heart at Malachite. The battle continued until finally an explosion went off. Malachite, the gauntlet, and Ma-Ti's ring had disappeared while Ma-Ti lied injured on the ground.

He watched as Critic rushed over to him as they talked. He watched himself say goodbye to Critic before dying. Then they had a funeral for him and went their separate ways with Critic deciding to search for the Necromicron. And then he saw a teaser of someone laughing as they picked up the gauntlet.

"I saved the world. How am I alive?" he wondered out loud.

[Linkara]

Linkara walked up, seeing Ma Ti look confused. "We're not really sure. But it's enough that you're alive anyway." Linkara sat down beside him, looking sympathetic "Still can't remember anything?"

[IHeart]

IHeart's tears poured. She demanded from Linkara to stay for the sake of Ma-Ti. Critic was outside taking a breather after seeing Ma-ti's death in the movie of their adventure. She hated herself slightly more

With that blasted rasp she spoke again "Well, critic and most people were your friends. We just took advantage of it the wrong way" She looked down and replied "We couldn't believe you died. We never realized how important you were til you died" She gave ma-ti a look of complete concern and for a moment it looked like more than she was just her friend. But it faded after a while "I... I only came here because I care. You may not remember everything but I do"

She hissed as the memory went into her mind, plus her throat was burning after speaking. She murmured "All too well"
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Critic went back to the room with some water for Linkara, himself, Ma-Ti and IHeart. He sat down with the water bottles and asked Ma-Ti "Anything you remember yet?"

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti looked to Linkara and nodded.

"I did remember something. I was punched by two people and then I picked up a gun and started firing at people randomly shouting Heart." said Ma-Ti.

He turned to Iheart hating to see her cry even though he didn't remember her. He nodded listening to her. When Critic came in he nodded to him.

"Yeah. Like I told Linkara I remembered something about a battle. Two people punched me. I think one was the woman you call Goggles and then I picked up a gun and started firing at people into the crowd." said Ma-Ti.

He turned back to Iheart frowning at her revelation.

"So you're saying is I was a doormat? Someone everyone took advantage of? And then after I died everyone decided to be nicer to me. So something bad has to happen for people to be nice to me." said Ma-Ti.

He gasped accidentally saying the last statement out loud.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that. I...."

He stood up and bolted for the backyard not wanting to face any of them right now. He was upset but he really didn't want to hurt any of them either. He sat on the back porch and sighed. He wondered if he had been better with words when he had his memories.

[IHeart]

IHeart litterally shouted no at the top of her lungs at Ma-Ti's statement. Then he ran off to the backyard. IHeart foolishly ran after but she collasped to the floor. Critic quickly picked her up, put her on the couch and ran after Ma-ti. A amesthetic teen running off was dangerous and he was critic's friend. Now was the time to proof it.

"You were treated like a doormat but no you never were a doormat. I take responsiblity for treating you shitty. Look, Ma-Ti we really do care. It's not just because you died. It was because of so many things" Critic replied when he went out to the backyard confronting his old friend. Hopefully Ma-Ti would listen and not be so upset over what he said
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IHeart looked to Linkara and replied with tears pouring even more "I didn't mean it like that. You know that right Link? I never meant to make it worse" Great. Not only was she in more pain than ever she now had to deal with the fact she made Ma-Ti run off

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti heard the door open and heard Iheart crying. He resisted the urge to run back in and try to calm her down. He then heard Critic but didn't look up at him. He wasn't sure if he'd believed him yet. He'd seen the proof with his own eyes that everyone had sent him on stupid tasks to get rid of him. Coffee, a contact lens, making up a problem for 8 Bit Mickey for him to solve.... had he really been that gullible.

"I don't know what to believe. I had the weakest power. I was an orphan when I was only a child. I was kidnapped a lot. And I learn I've been pushed around here and in my old home. Are you sure we're friends? Or because I died saving everyone now you all feel guilty for treating me bad?" said Ma-Ti.

He knew he sounded harsh but he wanted to the real truth. They were all practically strangers to him. He didn't want to stay here with people trying to ease a guilty conscience especially when he didn't have his memories. He turned away waiting for Critic to say something as he thought about his day.

He'd spent the whole day watching Captain Planet episodes and Suburban Knights and it had only jogged out a couple memories. He'd researched online during the day while everyone was out training. He knew there was a chance he might never get his memories back. Could he really stay here with strangers for the rest of his life watching them worry over him?

[IHeart]

"Yes. I fucked up as a friend!" Critic shouted, then he lowered himself and tried again calmly "OK the movie showed I made you do stupid shit. That's right, I was a horrible friend. I took advantage of you. I made mistakes but I still cared ok?" Critic's tone was quick, demanding and even angry but he then had slight watery eyes and replied blinking as he said it "Sorry. You're right you were treated as if you were the weakest. I still was your friend but I did things that I shouldn't have. I'm sorry about before. I made mistakes and I intend to fix them. If I wasn't your friend I wouldn't admit this now would I?

Critic didn't stop he then harshly replied "So ok fine, a friend wouldn't act as if a guilty conscience fixes everything. You're right about that. But don't you DARE think I'm not your friend. All I said before were useless lies. I only said them because I was too selfish to even consider you. If anything, I think the only GOOD friend you have is IHeart and look what the fuck happened to her"

Critic covered his mouth, he had no idea all his conflict and anger would bite him now but it did. He sounded way more harsh than he intended to be. He was mad though at the fact Ma-Ti was forced to judge himself and others. Critic's eyes watered more and he replied quietly hoping Ma-Ti wouldn't run or yell back at him "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to yell like that"

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti couldn't help but feel his anger and resentment weakening as Critic apologized. Sure he'd started yelling but he had expected that. He looked at Critic who he could tell was upset he'd ended up shouting at Ma-Ti.

"It's alright. I'm sorry I snapped at you too. It didn't really hit me how much you guys cared about me until now. I just wish I remembered you, remembered her, remembered everything." said Ma-Ti.

He glanced back at the house.

"And I made her cry. I must be the worst friend in the world." said Ma-Ti.

[IHeart]

"No you're not. If anything she's crying cause she hurt you" Critic came closer to ma-ti. He even sat beside him. He was glad Ma-ti didn't yell back. He didn't mean to snap. He was just so mad at everything. He turned to the teen and replied "She really cares about everyone you know"
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IHeart meanwhile was trying to calm down. She turned to Linkara again and replied "I shouldn't even be up here. I always just get in the way" She was mad at herself now. She felt compelled to being mad for objectively hurting ma-ti

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti shook his head.

"She made me mad and I made her cry. I don't know why but I really hate seeing both of you upset. Maybe we are friends. I just wish I could remember." said Ma-Ti.

He glanced back at the house.

"I should go apologize to her. She's already hurt enough. I don't want to make her feel worse." said Ma-Ti.

He stood up before turning to Critic.

"Thank you. I'm lucky to have friends like you." said Ma-Ti.

He turned and went back inside. He rushed over to Iheart seeing her with Linkara.

"I'm sorry. I was angry and hurt about what I learned today. I didn't mean to make you unhappy. Can you forgive me?" said Ma-Ti.

[IHeart]

"Thank you. I'm lucky to have friends like you."

Critic's guilt, anger, sorrow, angst, drama and fear seemed to just disappear at that sentence. He allowed Ma-Ti to leave but he just stared as if he was in front of him. His mouth awed, his eyes widened, his voice speechless. He felt so compelled, so grateful, so apprieciated. He vowed even harder to keep Ma-Ti's expectations of him as important
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IHeart looked to Ma-Ti and was shocked at his apoligy. She wiped her eyes quickly and with that rasp still in her voice she smiled widely. She clearly was accepting the apoligy "Ma-Ti. Of course I forgive you. We all get pissed off every once in a while" Hissing again as she stirred from her seat she looked to Ma-Ti kindly "I understand. Believe me. Going through your death and things like that all over again.... I can't bear it myself"

[Linkara]

Aug 21, 2012 9:26:09 GMT -5 IHeart said:

IHeart litterally shouted no at the top of her lungs at Ma-Ti's statement. Then he ran off to the backyard. IHeart foolishly ran after but she collasped to the floor. Critic quickly picked her up, put her on the couch and ran after Ma-ti. A amesthetic teen running off was dangerous and he was critic's friend. Now was the time to proof it.

"You were treated like a doormat but no you never were a doormat. I take responsiblity for treating you shitty. Look, Ma-Ti we really do care. It's not just because you died. It was because of so many things" Critic replied when he went out to the backyard confronting his old friend. Hopefully Ma-Ti would listen and not be so upset over what he said
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IHeart looked to Linkara and replied with tears pouring even more "I didn't mean it like that. You know that right Link? I never meant to make it worse" Great. Not only was she in more pain than ever she now had to deal with the fact she made Ma-Ti run off

"Ueah, oh god IHeart." He ran over to her and gently gave her a hug, hoping that she would let out her tears on him. He looked at her, "Shall I get Splinter? You look like your in pain." He looked at Ma-Ti and wiped his eyes. "You don't need to apologize. You really don't. You;ve gone through so much."

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti nodded glad things were alright between him and Iheart, Linkara, and Critic. He frowned as she got up.

"Lie back down. You're hurt." said Ma-Ti.

He glanced at Linkara.

"Maybe you should get Splinter." said Ma-Ti worried about her.

He heard Linkara turning back to him and then back at Iheart worriedly.

"I lost my memories. But she's the one who's really suffering. Didn't Splinter give you medicine or herbs? Something to numb the pain?" asked Ma-Ti.

[IHeart]

Critic replied as he finally went inside "I got some more medical medicine downstairs be right back" Without either linkara or Ma-Ti stopping him, he went right downstairs, quickly trying to find those damn herbs that were said to quickly ease pain.
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IHeart allowed Linkara to hug her and she only rested next to him. She felt terrible, no longer from emotional guilt. Actually, she felt her wounds take over again. She didn't lie down on the couch, she just simply leaned againest linkara. She gave a kind apoligetic look. She looked to Linkara then to Ma-Ti to imply leaning on linkara was making her pain lessen. If she moved she didn't believe her body would handle it. She just wanted to stay in one place.

[Linkara]

Linkara looked at her. She was in so much pain, and he could do nothing, absolutely nothing to help her, except help her with her wounds. He gently held her and prayed to god that she would be okay.