No One's Coming For You (Facilier)

[Dr. Facilier]

"Clown horse? Hmm. Not a bad---" Facilier was interupted by Midnight successfully jumping over the jumps. Despite missing some, he was still doing good. Facilier smirked, impressed with how quick a learner the horse was. "Alright. Nice job. We're almost done. Just a couple more things then we're done" He turned to malachite and laughed "I've run out of ideas to give him. Do you have some? We could still make him a clown horse. Which by the way is a perfect idea. I think that'll be great" He turned to midnight who seemed apprehensive with the idea but Facilier could care less about the idea. He then smiled back to malachite, really enjoying the fact he and malachite were having fun after such busy business. It was rather nice. Malachite and he did work a lot so his pleasure with malachite's company was a bit expected

[Ma-Ti]

Malachite grinned at the display and chuckled.

"You know he's doing so well. A clown horse would be more fun. For us and the crowd. After all every circus needs at least one clown. And I don't think we have one yet." said Malachite.

He heard Ma-Ti neigh in protest and Malachite chuckled.

"You don't have a say in it Midnight. You just do as your told and you'll live out a happy life as a circus horse. Our pet." said Malachite.

He turned to Facilier hearing his suggestion with a grin.

"I think he needs to look the part." said Malachite.

He waved his hand as Midnight was suddenly covered in bright colored clothes and his face was covered in white makeup and a red nose was attached to his snout.

"There we go. We still need someone to teach him. I suppose that will be us. We can take turns since you're the ringmaster you won't be able to do every show with him." said Malachite.

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Midnight neighed in protest but frowned at Midnight's words. Then suddenly he was covered in makeup and clown clothes as he glared at them. If looks could kill both of them would be dead by now.

"No. You can't expect me to do this." thought Ma-Ti.

When they didn't reply he realized they were ignoring him now and he sighed. Hearing Malachite say they could take turns with the act since Facilier was the ringmaster and that would keep him very busy. He sighed wishing there was a way out of this and knowing there wasn't.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier watched and agreed with the majority of what Malachite was telling him. "That sounds like a great idea. A clown horse! He'll be the perfect circus horse by being our number one clown!" He then laughed harshly as Midnight brayed in protest. He nodded as malachite told him the business that the two were desperate to remind the horse of. "He's right. You don't get a say unless we allow you too. Don't like it? Deal with it" He then smirked as the magic of malachite went around ma-ti to suddenly turn him into a horse covered with makeup and clown clothes. Facilier wasn't expecting how funny it was to see the horse so he had no shame in laughing hysterically. He hadn't laughed this hard in ages. "Oh god. That's perfect. I didn't expect it to be that amazing but..." He continued laughing.

Eventually his sides were hurting so he breathed and stopped himself before hurting himself. He turned to malachite and smiled kindly to him. It wasn't just a kind smile it was more... fonder than his other smiles. He nodded at the idea of taking turns with midnight since he himself was busy being the ringleader. "Good idea malachite. Taking turns sounds good to me" He responded cheerfully "Where do you get such great ideas malachite?"

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite grinned as Midnight stopped talking for the moment.

"Perhaps that horse is learning his place after all." said Malachite.

He turned back to Facilier who laughed at his idea of a clown horse.

"Yes. It's fun. And I'm sure he'd have fun. Won't you boy?" said Malachite.

When Midnight didn't answer Malachite chuckled.

"Well I'm sure you'll grow to love it." said Malachite.

He paused turning back to Facilier who said it was a good idea and asked where he got such great ideas.

"Well I guess I've just been inspired lately." said Malachite.

He grinned. Of course, he wasn't going to say Facilier was the source of that inspiration. He wasn't sure why but he was really nervous about the guy lately. Not a scared nervous but still nervous just the same especially when they were alone together. He wasn't sure what it was though and he was beginning to wonder if he was sick or something.

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Midnight sighed remaining silent seeing they were pretty much ignoring him or taunting him. Saying anything would only encourage them to make fun of him some more so he remained silent and sighed.

"I wish I'd been faster. Maybe I'd be home with Iheart and the others now instead of being stuck here." thought Midnight.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier loved the fact midnight finally shut up, especially when malachite kept teasing and mocking the horse. Facilier simply agreed to a majority of what he said, midnight seemed to finally learn his place. At least for the moment. Facilier tried his hardest to finally control his laughter, already enjoying the horse's torture in being a clown. It was definitely humiliating for midnight but certainly not for either malachite and facilier. The magician turned to smile softly as malachite responded that he had been inspired. Facilier had a good feeling it was him but he didn't feel like pushing it. He just responded back, deliberately looking malachite over "Well. Remind me to thank the person who inspired you. Still, love the fact you come up with such smart ideas"

"I say we let you go on a test run in all your pretty clothes, eh midnight?" Facilier said turning to midnight with a sadistic grin "Malachite dressed you up so nice. Why not show it off?"

[Malachite Gamic]

Midnight neighed softly in protest but knew it was pointless to fight. They'd just mock him or punish him with their magic until he stopped. But they wouldn't break him. He would get out of here one way or another and make them pay for this.

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Malachite grinned at Facilier.

"So I should remind you to thank yourself? You already knew I was talking about you." said Malachite.

He chuckled and looked at Midnight's protest as Facilier said to try him out.

"Perhaps. But we need an act for him too. A horse can't do as much as a person can. Perhaps we'd need to get one of the others to dress up as a clown. Or we could turn one of Rita's Tengas or Putties into clowns. Put them to work outside of fights." said Malachite.

[Dr. Facilier]

"Nah, not really" But Facilier's grin and happy tone of voice completely suggested that he was only teasing the other magician. He then turned to Midnight who protested to his idea of trying him out and was about to snap something when Malachite drew his attention to getting midnight a partner or a tenga to help him out as a clown. Facilier nodded before replying "The tenga idea sounds easier, that way they can consistantly keep midnight in check even when we're not around" He then harshly patted Midnight on the back "So this big fella won't be so lonely or upset. In fact, he'll be even more useful with a tenga keepin' the fool in charge"

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite grinned knowing Facilier was kidding around. He nodded glad Facilier agreed about using a Tenga to keep Ma-Ti in line. He paused realizing that might backfire.

"Tengas aren't very intelligent though. Ma-Ti could outsmart it and try to escape. Perhaps it would best to be a member of the army. Someone to watch him while we are busy. Perhaps Jafar. He hasn't done much since joining this war. And with his magic, he can keep the horse in line. We don't have to tell him who Midnight really is. Just a horse we're trying to break in and would like his input. If he doesn't agree to it then perhaps we could get one of the others.

He grinned.

"Well, we wouldn't have to enjoy himself too much either. You know perhaps we should get him a friend. Maybe that cute little girlfriend of his." said Malachite.

He chuckled as Ma-Ti neighed in protest and charged at him. Malachite was taken by complete surprise and knocked into the wall as he collapsed. He groaned and got to his feet annoyed. Malachite saw the horse trying to run as Malachite smirked waving his hand freezing the black horse in place just inches from the exit.

"So you still have some fight left in you after all? Well, that will be fixed soon enough. Facilier care to do the honors? Or shall I?" said Malachite.

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Midnight remained silent. He didn't know who Jafar was but the guy sounded like bad news. He paused as Malachite said about getting him a friend and mentioned Iheart. Midnight neighed lunging at him.

"You stay way from Iheart! Leave her alone!" thought Midnight.

He grinned seeing he knocked Malachite over but then realized he now had two angry sorcerers glaring at him. He turned and bolted running towards the exit but he didn't make it as he felt his body suddenly freeze up.

[Dr. Facilier]

As Malachite explained why having a tenga to guard Midnight/Ma-Ti wasn't a good idea, Facilier pondered and realized the other was accurate. He nodded then heard malachite suggest Jafar due to his magic and lack of activity during the war "A good idea. Now that I think about it, Jafar needs to do more. Maybe this'll be his chance. We'll ask him shortly"

He then laughed slightly as malachite suggested Ma-Ti shouldn't be so lonely and hinted at maybe getting IHeart, but the horse clearly didn't like the idea one bit as seen with loud nieghing, protesting thoughts and Facilier was about to shut the horse up. However he didn't expect to have ma-ti charge at malachite and facilier was forced to allow malachite to be shoved away. Quickly Facilier shouted a protesting noise before trying to help Malachite up. He glared at the same time the other sorcerer did and allowed midnight to be frozen with magic. He walked over to the now frozen horse and hear malachite offer the chance for facilier to punish him. Sadistically, Facilier grinned and replied "Oh no. By all means you do the honors. He charged after you not me. If you get tired with punishing the wild beast, I'll be more than happy to take over" He went over and offered his hand to malachite "Give this creature the what-for"

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite nodded trying to think of something.

"Well if you insist I guess I'll take care of him. Now what should I do to you? I've already turned you into an animal, started to break your spirit and separated you from everyone. They all think you're dead. They certainly wouldn't expect us turning you into a horse." said Malachite.

He paused with a smirk getting an awful idea.

"I know. I'll take away that precious heart you always speak about. And I don't mean that ring you gave to Spoony. I mean all your good feelings. Love, happiness, kindness. All that crap." said Malachite.

He touched the horse's back as a ball of white light flew out of Ma-Ti's chest and formed into a white crystal. It landed in Malachite's hand.

"There we go. Now you'll only be able to fear dark emotions. Hatred, Fear, Sadness. Just the way it should be my pet." said Malachite.

He chuckled patting Midnight on the head as he pocketed the crystal.

"And that's just the beginning. But don't worry. If you behave and do well in the next few shows I'll return this to you. If not well then maybe I'll keep this as a souvenir. You got anything to add Facilier?" asked Malachite.

Malachite grinned waving his hand when Midnight said he'd comply letting Midnight move again.

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Midnight was frozen unable to move as he heard Malachite's taunts as his eyes widened.

'No. You can't do that!" thought Midnight.

Midnight could only watch in horror as a ball of white light flew out of his chest and landed in Malachite's hand. He whimpered softly as what Malachite said was true. He couldn't remember any good emotions as Malachite had taken them from him.

"Please. Give them back. I'll be good." thought Midnight.

He sighed as Malachite said he'd return them if he behaved and performed well in the next few shows. Which meant he'd have to do good in training.

"I'll do it. I'll train. I'll do your stupid shows." thought Midnight.

When he felt he could move he just looked at them knowing he had no choice. He couldn't talk back to them or defy them anymore. And he certainly couldn't run away or he'd never get that part of him Malachite had taken out. He sighed wondering what they were going to put him through next.

[Dr. Facilier]

(OCC: I'm assuming the emotions thingy is only for this thread and off-screen he gives them back to Ma-Ti but he still does it in case ma-ti gets stubborn. If not and it's something that can only be broken by that love kiss we talked about or something let me know, I'm fine either way)

"Huh. Well, I didn't expect that but I like it. A very fitting punishment for our sentimental friend. Well done. I think you've outdone yourself when it comes to punishments" That was the only reaction from Facilier. Not pity for the horse or even a protestation of how cruel this was, only amusement out of ma-ti's pain and impressed behavior for malachite. As the horse now showed signs of no longer feeling positive feelings, he looked the horse up and down as he thought out he would do as the two humans requested. "That's good. Now you're seeing it our way. Don't worry. Be good and we'll be more than happy, pun intended, to give you your heart again. But that's only if you behave yourself. And so far you haven't, it might take a little while" He chuckled sadistically as he said this.

"Nah I'm good. You did quite enough, nice work. We finally let this creature pay for his disobediance. Hopefully he'll understand and get that heart back but it looks nice so if he doesn't bother, we can always put it as a decoration for the mantle here" He responded kindly. He then snapped his fingers and a whip came in his hand "Alright. We got some more practice to do, rookie. So let's get to it" His tone there was very abusive and firm. Not quite the best thing for a horse who was now terrified of them.

[Malachite Gamic]

(ooc: yeah. was going to say they get returned later when the spell broke later on. along with anything else facilier and malachite did before and after this thread. xd)

Malachite smirked.

"Yes. A fitting punishment. If I'd known this would have broken him so easily I'd have done it sooner." said Malachite.

He smirked as he listened to Facilier tell Midnight to play nice and he'd get his heart back. Although the idea of keeping Midnight like this did have its uses. Why return the heart to him and make him more rebellious when they could have a horse who would willingly serve them? He would have to talk to Facilier about this. It's not like he hadn't broken a promise before after all. Let Midnight have that last shred of hope for now so he could take it away later. That'd be much more rewarding later on.

"And remember if you don't play nice there are worse punishments. We can always make you something else. I could turn you to a dog and make you the pet to my sons. I'm sure they'd love a dog." said Malachite.

He smirked at Midnight whinnied in protest but he seemed to be playing ball for now.

"Good. You follow orders and you won't have anything to worry about." said Malachite.

He paused turning to Facilier.

"Alright. You have some fun with him. I'll just watch." said Malachite.

He took a seat in the stands watching as Facilier began to train Midnight.

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Midnight nodded sadly hoping he could earn his feelings back but for now he had to do what they said. He hadn't expected Malachite to do that. He wouldn't have done anything if he'd known. He never felt like this before. So depressed. So hurt. So broken. A tear went down his cheek as the realization set in. This was his life now and he would probably never see Iheart or the rest of his friends again. He tuned out the two of them for the most part until he heard them talking to him. He heard Malachite's threat to turn him into a dog and that actually didn't sound as bad as Malachite claimed. At least as a dog, he wouldn't be beaten like this but he protested anyway with a whinny just in case Malachite had something worse planned. He flinched as Facilier conjured a whip. He just nodded at Facilier nervously.

"What do you want me to do? thought Midnight.

[Dr. Facilier]

(OCC: Okay. Fine by me)

"Yeah, probably but we did it now and it's an appropriate punishment for him" Facilier said. If malachite changed his mind and decided to not bother giving back ma-ti's positive emotions, Facilier would not hesitate to agree and not bother. But the horse didn't need to know that. It would be even more fun to see the horse's last stand of hope be completely destroyed. But right now, facilier was in the suspension of belief that they would give it back if Ma-Ti behaved himself.

"Yeah I heard dogs are excellent pets for rowdy teenage boys. Not that olive and pete are rowdy they're great" Facilier said to malachite, not wanting to be unintentionally disrespectful to Malachite or his sons, since well he really cared for malachite's boys and cared for malachite himself, despite not being aware of how much he cared. "It's just a expression I guess. The point is behave yourself" He chuckled darkly. He nodded, glad that the horse was now playing the same link the two humans were in. He then began to train midnight as Malachite watched over them

He then grabbed his whip and looked midnight up and down again as the horse questioned nervously. Facilier chuckled again and responded "Simple my fine creature, we're gonna do something a little more... circus related. After all, I'm running a circus act, not just a simple animal act" He snapped his fingers and instantly large loops on stands being set on fire were brought on and Facilier cracked the whip "Now that you know how to jump, let's test that and hopefully you won't be burned to a crisp" He grinned sadistically after speaking this.