No One's Coming For You (Facilier)

[Ma-Ti]

(ooc: March 3rd. afternoon.)

Midnight frowned as he was led into the paddock by Malachite. Malachite had repeatedly forced him to entertain in shows in the circus using his magic. He hated it but Malachite knew that. And to make matters worse he couldn't even think of his own name. Just to torture him further Malachite had made sure he couldn't even think of himself as his real name. He was Midnight now and that's who he was going to stay as Malachite had told him time and time again. He could speak telepathically but only to Malachite and Facilier who enjoyed being the only ones he could speak to. He heard a chuckle as he looked up to see Malachite and he frowned.

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"Don't look that way at me. You brought this on yourself. Thinking you could rescue your pals with an army of children. You're lucky you're the only one that was taken out of your little play group. But the look on Critic's face when he learned you were "dead" was priceless." said Malachite, chuckling.

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Midnight glared at him again.

"You won't get away with this. They'll stop you. They'll come for me." thought Midnight.

[Dr. Facilier]

"No they won't. Don't even bother givin' yourself hope" Facilier smirked, as he entered the paddlock also. He enjoyed torturing Ma-Ti if only to be spiteful to his unspecified hatred of the boy and his army. Facilier's cruelty was completely unexplained but the reason Facilier enjoyed torturing him was because Ma-Ti was in a way his but now that he wasn't in the soul regard anymore, Facilier was forced to accept that if Ma-Ti once turned human, he wouldn't have to do any of his dirty work. But now, as midnight, the horse couldn't talk or defend himself with his powers, he was forced to the cruelty or love of a human and nothing more. And Facilier was more than happy to take every chance he could get at making the horse's life miserable. He turned to Malachite and laughed "Critic's reaction was the best, that said Spoony's was pretty damn funny also" He turned to the horse and mockingly patted the horse's head. "You know. You look so adorable as a horse Midnight" He deliberately said midnight to just agitate the fact the horse didn't know his real name

"Hey uh malachite. You mind if I talk to this adorable thing alone? I got a little thing or two to train this savage beast" His tone sounded so conniving and hateful but to malachite it probably sounded like a huge hilarious joke. A joke that only he and Facilier played around with.

[Ma-Ti]

Midnight frowned at the pair annoyed they were both here. And annoyed they were the only ones who he could talk to. He glared up at Facilier when he said he was adorable as horse. He moved back out of his reach glaring at him. He nearly flinched as they talked about his friends reaction.

"Critic. Spoony. Iheart. They probably all think I'm dead. I wish I could do something."

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Malachite chuckled when Facilier said he was adorable as a horse.

"He's right. Perhaps we should put you in the circus. I'm sure they'd love to see you. We'd probably get a big crowd for a horse act." said Malachite.

He chuckled agreeing with Facilier about the others.

"I didn't see Iheart's reaction but I'm sure she was just devastated. All this time waiting to see you only for you to go and die on her. After putting her through dying once, and that brief memory loss you go and die on her again. And you say we're the cruel ones." said Malachite.

He just got a defiant glare from Ma-Ti even though he could tell his words had hurt him. He then chuckled hearing Ma-Ti's thoughts.

"But you can't. Oh I'm sorry. Was that a private moment?" said Malachite.

He chuckled seeing the horse glaring at him. He turned looking at Facilier with a frown.

"I came out here to toy with him. Not much fun for me if I have to go now. You can have a private chat with him later if you like." said Malachite.

[Dr. Facilier]

"People love horses. Like just go crazy, that's not a bad idea actually Malachite" Facilier commented, smirking right at the horse as it backed away from him. He then smirked wider as Malachite mocked the horse as he mentioned IHeart, knowing that would set the deal of hurt the horse's way. He let out a laugh also when the other sorcerer snuck into Ma-Ti/Midnight's thoughts and objected to them. The horse's glares didn't bother Facilier at all and he turned to see his friend frowning at him too, saying he wanted to have more fun with the horse. To this Facilier shrugged "Fair enough. I can do it later" He smirked again at the horse. "Now now. Don't be so testy. Remember, Horses can be broken just like humans can. All it takes is a little snap" He cocked his head over to the whips nearby the stable and chuckled darkly.

"You might as well know your place right now. You're under our power and you can feel free to not like it but you can be damned well sure you have to deal with it. I'm very aware of what you want, which is precisely why you're here. You'll learn that nobody always gets what they wants" Facilier said harshly

[Malachite Gamic]

Midnight snorted at both of them. He hated this. When Facilier had asked to be alone he was worried. Although when Malachite decided to stay it didn't help much. he frowned hearing them say they were going to put him in a show.

"No. I will not perform for your circus." thought Midnight.

He glared at them. He winced at the mention of Iheart.

"Don't you dare talk about her. If you touch her again I'll...."

He was interrupted as he gasped feeling like he couldn't breathe. He gasped for air as he looked seeing Malachite clutching his hand as if he was squeezing his neck.

"Stop. I- I'm sorry." thought Midnight.

He felt Malachite's magic face as he started breathing normally again. Damn him. He had to find a way to escape.

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Malachite smirked at him.

"You will do what we say. You belong to us now. Even if you managed to escape where would you go huh? No one else can understand you but us. And horses I suppose. Your best friends Critic, Spoony, Joe.. even your precious Iheart wouldn't be able to understand you. That might be a worse punishment. To let you spend the rest of your life with them and never be able to tell them who you really are." said Malachite.

He chuckled. His humor vanished as Midnight tried to threaten him. He clutched his hand as Midnight started gasping for air.

"Apologize boy. You will show us respect." said Malachite.

He smirked as Ma-Ti apologized and he turned to Facilier.

"I think we should prepare him for the circus. He should be punished. And making him perform and humiliate him would be the perfect punishment don't you think? I know you're normally the ringmaster but I think the two of you would be a perfect team. What do you think?" said Malachite.

He glanced back at Midnight sensing his fear and his anger. Malachite chuckled again waiting for Facilier to respond.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier was amused completely until the part where Midnight began to threaten them but it was quickly brought to justice thanks to Malachite's persistance. The horse apoligized and Facilier smirked in response before Malachite suggested letting the horse perform as punishment for defiance. The voodoo doctor took one look at the horse before smiling darkly at his accomplice. He nodded "I think that's a splendid punishment. After all, a rowdy horse is a horse that makes no money. I'm a damn good ringmaster but why the hell not have a performance section of my own?"

He chuckled as the horse neighed in both fear and protestation. He knew Ma-Ti/Midnight was NOT happy with this idea. Not one bit. Which was why Facilier was going for it. Facilier chuckled "Don't wear yourself out boy. It's no point protesting when you know for sure you have no choice" He turned to the whips and then to Malachite. He requested quickly "Alright. Get him out of the stable. I'll go get the whips and start practice" He chuckled darkly

[Malachite Gamic]

Midnight neighed softly seeing he was outnumbered. He glared at Malachite who just laughed at him. He then felt a saddle, bit, and reins appear on him. Then blinked in confusion as Malachite vanished only to reappear on his back. He knew if he kicked him off he'd just get punished again even though it would be funny. The gate swung open as he was lead into the circus arena.

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Malachite nodded glad Facilier agreed with the punishment. With a wave of his hand, he haded the saddle, bit, reins, and other items onto Ma-Ti. He grinned as he vanished to reappear on Midnight as the door opened with a wave of his hand as he leads Midnight out into the arena. He could tell Ma-Ti was struggling to not kick him.

"I'm glad you're learning. If you behave yourself you'll be rewarded. But if you misbehave well you don't want to misbehave." said Malachite.

He grinned as he jumped off handing Midnight's reigns to Facilier.

"He's all yours. I think he's learned his lesson but he should still become part of the circus. Just like everyone else here right?" said Malachite.

He grinned as the horse remained silent. He was worried about that. He couldn't be broken this easily. He must be trying to plan an escape or hope the others would come rescue him. Well they'd soon fix that.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier smirked as Midnight stayed silent and did his best not to harm Malachite or protest to anything they said. As Malachite got the saddle, reins and bit on Midnight, Facilier got the whips in case Midnight decided to be less than perfect. He nodded with a dark chuckle as Malachite handled him Midnight's reins and he quickly took them and lead Midnight more into the arena. Facilier responded quickly to Malachite "Oh absolutely. He'll be perfect to join the rest of them" He laughed pridefully as he took Midnight/Ma-Ti into the area. Once there he chuckled "I suppose I shall try a practice ride before we do anything really fun" He then got on and made midnight go forward

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite grinned as he watched taking a seat to watch Facilier train Midnight. This would be amusing to watch.

"Have fun Midnight. And remember we're listening. So you better behave." said Malachite.

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Midnight frowned as Facilier said he should try a practice ride as he climbed onto his back. Midnight resisted the urge to throw him off. Midnight walked a few steps forward. He didn't want to be whipped or punished in another way. He then spoke trying to hide the anger and fear in his voice.

"What do you want me to do now?" asked Midnight.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier chuckled as Malachite pretty much confirmed what Facilier wanted to say. It seemed the horse definitely learned his manners and asked politely, with a hint of appropriete fear in his tone, of what he wanted to do. Facilier chuckled "Do a couple of laps around this circle in front of us to excercise your legs. That way you'll be ready for the next things you need to do" Facilier turned sadistically to Malachite before turning to Ma-Ti and kicked slightly to insist the horse to go and run for him. Facilier was a patient man when in a good mood so he waited for his new horse to do his commands.

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite grinned as he watched Midnight begin. He could tell the boy was already beginning to break. In time he'd be totally obedient to them. The perfect steed. He thought they could share the horse. He thought of keeping Midnight to himself as he was one who did it after all. But he decided he shouldn't have all the fun. Facilier probably enjoyed this just as much as him. He applauded and cheered like it was a real performance just to mess with Midnight.

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Midnight nodded reluctantly as he began walking. He decided to go at a medium speed not wanting to throw Facilier off. Even though he's tempted to do so. He soon had gone a couple laps hiding his anger and his sadness. It wouldn't matter to complain anymore. He had no say in his life anymore. The only thing that gets kept him going was Iheart and the others were free and hope that one day he'd see her again.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier was extremely amused with Malachite's attitude towards this. Something made him extremely amused everytime Malachite spoke or did something to the enemy that tortured them. Malachite was just a damn good friend. Facilier looked down at Midnight as the horse seemed to struggle with obedience and the magician knew what the horse was tempted with doing. Smirking, Facilier responded "Atta boy. Keep going. Almost done then we'll go to the next thing. Jumping" Facilier resisted the urge to laugh, seeming it might just annoy the horse too much, at least he was kind enough not to do that. "He's doing well already. He probably knows his place finally, but I don't wanna count my chickens before they hatch" He said towards malachite as he and midnight kept going.

[Ma-Ti]

Malachite chuckled hearing Facilier say he seems to know his place but he wasn't certain. Malachite smirked.

"I think he's getting the message Facilier. Perhaps we won't need the hurt him further after all. I didn't think he'd break this easily." said Midnight.

He chuckled hearing Midnight neigh in protest.

"You got something to say boy?" asked Malachite.

Hearing the horse say nothing just made him chuckle again.

"Looks like we'll be having a new star attraction sooner than we thought. The crowd is just going to love you Midnight." said Malachite.

He applauded some more and cheered again. He then waved his conjuring some hurdles.

"Let's see how good you are at jumping." said Malachite.

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Midnight nodded slowly as he was nearly done. He then heard Malachite speak again and glared at him. He neighed in protest. He wasn't broken. But when Malachite taunted him he didn't talk knowing speaking up would just get him punished. And being stuck as a horse and being forced to them was punishment enough for him. He just looked away as he finished the laps. He heard Facilier say jumping was next as he looked at Facilier curiously finally speaking again.

"I wasn't good at jumping well as a human. So this might take a few tries." said Midnight.

He had longer legs but he was still trying to adjust to being a horse. Walking on four legs having a saddle and other things on his body and having a rider on his back. He kept going as he saw a hurdle suddenly appear as he looked over to see Malachite grinning as he said let's see how good he was. Midnight was not ready for this but he had no choice. He sighed as he jumped to the first hurdle but he misjudged and fell on top of it instead.

"This just isn't my day." thought Midnight.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier got off the minute he was finished lapping around with Midnight, he smirked as Malachite continued taunting the horse and the horse responding back with a protesting neigh. "I still think he needs a bit more training. Soon he'll be ready but I wanna see his jumping" He chuckled as Malachite conjured up hurdles and Midnight going over to do them. Dr. Facilier watched as midnight concentrated only to jump and fell on top of it. Hearing midnight's thoughts Facilier started laughing. He couldn't help himself. It was hilarious to see the horse so clumsily attempt to jump. "Really fella? That's the best you can do. Come on, I'll humor you by giving you a couple more tries" He turned to Malachite with a big grin and said, holding in laughter "This'll be great for the circus. If not a impressive show it might as well be funny"

[Ma-Ti]

Malachite chuckled as well.

"Perhaps he could be our clown act. A clown horse could be entertaining." said Malachite.

He laughed again as he watched amused.

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He was grateful Facilier wasn't on him when he tried to jump. He might have ended up hurting him and probably would have been punished for sure. Midnight blushed hearing their laughter and mocking words at him. He was grateful it wasn't noticeable since he was a horse. He got up. He knew he had to do better. Hearing Malachite suggest making him a clown horse he frowned. That was even more demeaning that what they were doing now. He got up and ran to the obstacles and jumped over it this time successfully. He'd actually done it.

"I did it!" thought Midnight happily.

He then tried it again getting a few jumps but missing a couple here and there. He was getting better though and hoped that would be enough for them.