Unable To Talk(Spirit)

[Ma-Ti]

(ooc: March 6th. Morning.)

Midnight woke up and yawned. He was in a stable but it was unfamiliar to him. Then he remembered Critic had found him and brought him here. But Malachite and Facilier were true to their words. Their magic preventing him from speaking to anyone. Even the other animals couldn't speak to him. He looked out into the morning sky as the sun rose. He sighed as he began to cry.

"It's not fair. First I got sent here. Then I got treated badly by my friends. Then I died. Then I nearly destroyed this universe. Then I got revived and everything was finally better. I had a girlfriend. I had real friends. Only to be turned into a horse and I can't even speak to them. They think I'm dead again. I wish I could tell them who I really am." said Midnight.

He paused hearing a neigh as he turned seeing Spirit as he smiled. He hadn't come to visit him as often as he'd liked. He guessed he'd be spending a lot more time with him now.

"Hi Spirit. It's good to see you again." said Midnight.

(ooc: I think he'd recognize Midnight's voice as Ma-Ti's as only Malachite, Facilier, and horses like Spirit can hear him now.)

[Spirit]

(OCC: Fine by me. Spirit isn't stupid XD He'll pretty much get it)

Spirit heard a fellow horse speaking when he awoken from slumber, he was never aware of Ma-Ti's arrival due to being asleep by the time. It was early in the morning but Spirit heard the horse complain and cry, and the horse immediately reckonized the voice as Ma-Ti. So he lived! He lived! Spirit smiled but then frowned as he heard from Ma-Ti that he was literally a horse that could not talk just like him and the other older horse felt terrible. He knew how much Critic cared for the boy and vise-versa. Spirit was now determined to speak with him himself and do anything he could to help. For starters, he would be closer to the boy since they haven't visited. He trotted over to Ma-ti/midnight's stable and neighed. It quickly got the younger horse's attention and it seemed to have cheered him up a little.

Spirit spoke with some dignity he gathered up from his status as a leader of his herd, his voice triumphant "Ma-Ti! You live!" He then neighed again happily "It's good to see you too my friend. I was horrified when I heard you were dead but now you are here!" He then frowned for a bit trying to think of how to make this easier for his friend before smiling again "Well, I am aware of the problems of being a horse, but I can help you communicate with other means"

(OCC: Spirit's actual voice is Matt Damon. Just thought that he would voice act Spirit if the horse could talk)

[Ma-Ti]

Midnight smiled at him.

"I'm glad to see you. Sorry I haven't visited you much. Youmust be lonely out here being the only horse. Well until now." said Midnight.

He supposed there was a good thing about being a horse. He could get spend more time with Spirit and get to know him better.

"Thanks. I wish I could let them know I'm alive. But Malachite's the one who turned me into this. Only he nad Facilier can communicate with me. And horses like you since I'm a horse." said Midnight.

He smiled walking closer to him and grinned. He wished he could hug him but well horses didn't have hands so he couldn't do that.

"Think you could teach me how to be a horse? I got the basics I think. Like how to walk but I'd love to learn more. I could always speak with animals before but being an animal is a new experience. And one that will help me if I become human again. But I don't know if that will ever happen." said Midnight.

[Spirit]

"It is admittedly lonely but not unbearably. I'm glad to see you too, Ma-Ti. You being here matters more than you being human. Eventually things will come at full circle" Spirit said in a encouraging tone, nodding to make a point across. He pondered as Ma-Ti admittedly to Malachite being the one responsible for making him as a horse. Spirit neighed angerily "He is also the one who we thought who murdered you. That and Facilier being the one responsible for helping out the attack. Rumors have been going around of how you were killed until Spoony told us the truth. The ending point was that you were dead. IHeart, last time I saw her, utterly lost her voice" Spirit made a groaning sound, as if upset by this, before turning to Ma-ti who showed a regretful look towards him "It is not your fault my friend. I am sorry. This is not helpful at all. I wish you could turn human to let them know you live also"

He then smiled at the request of helping Ma-Ti learn how to behave and act like a horse "Absolutely! If not human anymore, we can easily shape you up to enjoy your life as...well... a horse. It really isn't that hard. Trust me. Well I suppose you must since I'm the only other horse" He smirked and neighed as if he laughed. Spirit turned and trotted around "Well you indeed have the basics. You walked over to me. That is a good thing. Now I shall tell you what you should eat and not eat. Do not ever eat yellow snow" He shuddered "Learned that the hard way as a foal"

[Ma-Ti]

Midnight smiled at him.

"I will do better. If by some miracle I'm turned human again I'll be out here more. I used to live in the rain forest and care for the animals there. I've been so wrapped up in my anger and my fear I've been neglecting my animal friends. Especially you. But I won't do that anymore." said Midnight.

He paused looking at him and smiled.

"At least I'm free. They made me perform in their circus. They said they'd beat me if I didn't listen to them and they even used their magic to prove they weren't lying. I don't know if it was because I couldn't fight back but I've never been that scared before. I don't want to see them again." said Midnight.

He paused as he heard him say they all thought he was dead. He nodded. Hearing how they were hurt especially Iheart made him angry and sad.

"They taunted me with that. They said Critic and the others would never know. And they're right. Even if they walked out here with my ring they can't talk with me." said Midnight.

He paused in realization as he grinned.

"But they can talk to you. If we could convince someone to use my ring on you then they'd know I'm alive. If I'm stuck as horse for the rest of my life I'll deal with it. But if they know then they don't have to be sad." said Midnight.

He smiled at Spirit.

"You're a good friend. At least I'm not alone here. I think I'd go crazy if Iw as stuck like this with no one to talk to." said Ma-Ti.

He nuzzled Spirit as it was the closest thing to a hug he could do as a horse. Midnight grinned when Spirit said he could help him learn to be a horse.

"Thanks. In time maybe I can learn to be happy as a horse. There might not be an antidote for this spell. Or knowing them there might be a time limit and then I'd be stuck as a horse forever." said Midnight.

He watched Spirit trot around as he said he had the basics. He looked at him in confusion before nodding.

"Alright. I didn't know there was yellow snow but I won't eat it." said Midnight.

[Spirit]

Spirit frowned sympathetically, he knew what it was like, to feel so angry you forget about what was important. Spirit went closer to the younger horse and smiled assuringly "That is not a issue that you or I should make. You are my friend and friends stick close regardless of what happens. You have my friendship always Ma-Ti" Spirit then listened more to Ma-Ti who said that Facilier and malachite were his masters who treated him horribly. Making the poor thing perform by force and beaten when disobediant. This seemed quite similar to the treatments he himself was forced to endure with the union of men from Washington. He neighed in anger "They call us savages. Yet they are the ones who abuse and neglect. I am glad you have returned to the right type of people. Yes I do not let them ride me but I trust them more than any others" He sighed, trotting to relax his legs. He then turned to Ma-Ti at the suggestion to try and get Critic's attention with ma-ti's ring so spirit could communicate that ma-ti was still alive but as a horse. He nodded and said with a determined tone "A hard task to take but I take it nonetheless. I only hope the critic is a good listener and knows how to use that ring of yours"

He then felt Ma-Ti nuzzle him, due to wanting to give his friend space Spirit didn't think of nuzzling, but now that the boy-turned-horse did it, spirit did not object or dislike it. Actually, he nuzzled right back as it was the closest to a hug for him too. He then smiled back as Ma-Ti thanked him "You will like it eventually. Yes we lack hands but our strength is just as good as having hands. So if you do not turn human again, at least we can make your time as a horse worth while" He grinned, then laughed as his friend responded he didn't know there was yellow snow but he promised he wouldn't eat it. Spirit responded cheerfully "Well I didn't either as a foal, so if I see it I will make sure you prevent trying it" He laughed a little more. Then he responded "Another thing is that if someone touches you in a hurtful way and you can not kick, simply bite. Biting is rather more blunt than I would like but I bit someone once and it got the message through"

[Ma-Ti]

Midnight smiled glad Spirit was so kind and forgiving. He still felt bad for neglecting him but he would find a way to make it up to him.

"Thank you. You're very forgiving. I'll try not to let you down again." said Midnight.

Midnight listened to him as Spirit seemed angry as Midnight's story of being held by Facilier and Malachite. He was glad to have someone to vent to who understood what he went through. He nodded.

"Yes. I've seen how cruel and heartless humans can be. Even before I came to this world. I still believe most people are good and have caring hearts. But they can also be swayed to do evil things with the right motivation or pain." said Midnight.

He knew he'd nearly become someone he knew he would have hated in his old days as a Planeteer. So blinded by anger and revenge he had died once and his death was faked by Malachite who used his anger to his advantage. Now he was trying to find that young innocent boy he once was. Although part of him feared that innocence was lost. Midnight began trotting as well and grinned.

"I know it's a long shot but thank you for trying." said Midnight.

Midnight grinned.

"Well I gave my ring to Spoony. So we should try to get his attention to see if he still has it. Whoever has my ring is the only one who can talk to you. Well unless Maleficent uses that spell she used on Diablo to let everyone hear his thoughts." said Midnight.

He grinned as Spirit nuzzled him back as he knew his friend cared about him. He wished there was something he could do for him. He nodded as Spirit spoke again.

"I hope so. If this is my fate to be stuck as a horse I will have to like it. But I'm grateful I get to spend it with you. I don't know how you handled being alone out here like this. I promise I won't let you be alone for too long again whether I'm human or horse or anything else." said Midnight.

He chuckled as Spirit talked more about yellow snow. He nodded in agreement he wouldn't eat it. He paused listening to Spirit again giving him some advice to protect himself as a horse.

"So I should kick or bite to hurt someone who's trying to hurt me. Got it. So much to remember. But at least I have a great teacher to help show me the way." said Midnight.

He grinned at Spirit wondering what else he should know about being a horse.

[Spirit]

"You will not. I can see it" Spirit confirmed to Ma-Ti's promise, making sure the boy did not feel bad even though he seemed to feel that way anyway. Spirit got a bit angry again at the mention of Ma-Ti's captors but listened and agreed to the point the younger horse made. "I agree. Not all humans are heartless. Many are vunerable to temptation. They are just like us in aspects. What I am angry about is how much cruelty they imposed upon you" He neighed a bit and snorted, trotting more with his friend and smiled in agreement to Ma-Ti and responded "You'll be fine. I assure you"

He then wondered when Ma-Ti said that it was spoony who originally had it but to just try the ring anyway on whomever had it for now. Spirit nodded "Agreed. The ring may be the only shot of communication to your friends. I am determined to get their attention with it as soon as I can" He then sighed "Forgive me but I do not trust Maleficent entirely. I have not gotten to know her but the only times I have she seems similar to my captives, suspicious and strange. I do not mean disrespect but I have not gotten to know her" He shook his head in pity, he didn't mean to sound so judgemental but the meeting of his captives caused him to sometimes be like that. He nuzzled Ma-Ti when the younger one seemed to do so also. The boy was a tad lonely obviously but Spirit was content to be the comforter. He had been for many years of his life. For himself, his mate, his mother and his herd. He actually loved that job, he took that job even as he was a quote unquote teenager.

He responded assuringly "Whether you are a human or horse, the consist thing is that you and I are friends. I trust you a lot ma-ti. Being alone was something I endured as well as suffering. I know pain and torture as well as friendship and kindness. Being captured by the western humans, they lead me away from my mother and herd, it was very painful but I adapted to being alone and have been until my friend Little Creek and my mate Rain came into the picture" He softly snorted, as if to show some sort of rememberance. He trotted away and responded "Before I came here I felt I had a destiny to take my life as it was and be a good leader. Also a good mate, me and rain were planning to have children before I came here. Suppose she comes here... I hope not. This place would frighten her terribly"

He missed his wife. He missed her cheeriness and love, her stubborness and arrogance, her beauty and charm. If rain were here, maybe things would indeed be better but Spirit wasn't as selfish as to wish that. He knew what that would be like for her. She would be terribly frightened for him and herself. It was for the best. He chuckled again as the yellow snow topic was brought up and decided to focus on lighter things than his past and his worries of home. He nodded "Yes. Bite. That is a good option when you cannot kick. If you can kick though, do that instead, it confuses the enemy" He brayed slightly before responding "Now, the front legs are to help you jump up, you use your front legs first and your back legs will follow. It will seem as if you are accidently flying but it helps that way"

[Ma-Ti]

Midnight smiled glad Spirit still had such faith in him. He would make sure he never neglected his friend again. If he found a way to turn human that is. If he was stuck as a horse well at least he'd be able to spend more time with Spirit.

"I still find it sad when I find a human so evil and so full of hate. I was so naive. I thought I could make a difference and change people's hearts. It's one of the reasons I became a Planeteer. We stopped pollution and we helped people. But our enemies never changed. They just got worse. Dr. Blight, Skumm, and the rest of them were pure evil. And now this army is because of more evil people. Many have already gotten hurt and one woman has already died. I don't want anyone elze to get hurt." said Midnight.

He smiled as Spirit tried to assure him.

"I know I'll be fine with you here. I don't think I could handle this on my own. Thanks." said Midnight.

He smiled as they were in agreement to talk to whoever had the Ring of Heart. He paused as he said he didn't trust Maleficent entirely.

"I understand. She is a villain after all. She joined our army but she is pretty powerful. I'm not sure if I completely trust her. But the others do. And she helped me out trying to restore my memories. So I owe her one." said Ma-Ti.

He smiled as Spirit nuzzled him back and tried to assure him. He was a good friend.

"Thanks. I trust you too. I know things will turn alright. If I'm stuck as horse at least I'm not alone." said Midnight.

He paused listening to Spirit's story that he had been taken by humans and realized he must have been treated badly. He paused at her.

"If she does come here I will help you make sure she's comfortable. We don't when we'll come back. As much as it's not safe for her they haven't sent you into battle and no one's attacked the stables yet. They're after Critic and the others. They're more likely to enslave us than kill us after all." said Midnight.

He hated being so blunt but he was briefly a slave of Facilier and Malachite's and he didn't want to go back there. He nodded listening to him as he said biting and kicking were their best weapons.

"I'll remember. So use my front legs first. Got it. They trained me some about jumping. They made me run and obstacle course in their circus. It was awful. I'm just glad I'm away from there." said Midnight.

[Spirit]

"And they will not be hurt. Not if you or I have anything to say about it. I understand your frustrations and disappointment of how people act. I've seen the effects of greed and wrath and they are not pleasant. But fear not, we will show them all what we are made of" Spirit said with a proud grin. He understood how his friend felt about it but he didn't want the poor thing to constantly think of the negative. That was the worst thing midnight could do in this situation. Especially when in war people were already angered or annoyed by it. He smiled though as Ma-Ti seemed to be successfully cheered up and Spirit relished in the praise of being a good friend. That was what he wanted to be. He trusted the boy more than life itself, not as much as Little Creek but definitely very close. He nodded and responded "I need no thanks, only for you to just be who you are. A kind and friendly person"

He then sighed as Ma-Ti acknowledged his worries over maleficent but also responded that the others trusted her and she seemed to be friendly and loyal to the team according to some people "Yes. She has no signs of distrust that I am aware of. I think she is fond of this place like I am. That said I still do not entirely trust her. Best I be weary of her from afar"

He then smiled as Ma-Ti expressed thanks again and that if he stuck being a horse, at least Spirit was around with him. He then frowned again when rain was mentioned that if she was here, he and spirit would be here to make her comfortable and that he didn't know if spirit would return anytime soon. That caused worry and fear to seep into the horse's heart and the bluntness of possibly being captured from critic's army made it slightly worse. Spirit didn't want to do anything with capture again. He handled the situation before but it was never a pleasant memory. He responded "Yes. You are right. But they will have to fight me before capturing me" He stamped a foot in frustration "I would rather die than be a coward in all honesty. I am no quitter"

He then listened as Ma-Ti listened to his advice then comment that Facilier made him do obstacle courses and force him to perform in the circus. Spirit frowned in anger and he seethed his teeth in rage. The horse looked outside and was so tempted to kick the stable but he didn't want to disturb people outside. So he just brayed in frustration "You are no object and yet they treated you like one. Hmmm, I am also glad you are back here. It makes me angerier the more detail you tell me of your capture. I wish to somehow find them and terminate them but I know for sure that is a daft thing to do"

[Ma-Ti]

Midnight smiled at him.

"Thank you. You just know what to say. You must have a lot of experience helping other horses like me." said Midnight.

He hoped Spirit was right and they could try to prevent more people from getting hurt. But this was a war and unfortunately nothing was set in stone. He smiled as Spirit said he needed no thanks afor him to be what he was. He shook his head at that

"But I'm not a person. I'm a horse. You're my friend Spirit. I'll always have you. But maybe I should just face the facts. That I'll never be human again. For all i know this spell has a time limit. Or what if has no cure? I just wish I could let them know I'm ok. Even if I have to stay as a horse. I just don't want them to suffer anymore." said Midnight.

He realized he was starting to cry and well he couldn't wipe them away with his hooves. So he just stood there his emotions were just so raw now. Hearing Spirit's anger at how he was treated made him smile despite how sad he was.

"You're a good friend. But I wouldn't want you to go after them. Especially on my account. Facilier, Malachite and you are the only ones who could understand me. I can't lose you. Then I'd really be alone with my guilt and my sadness." said Midnight.

He walked over to him and nuzzled Spirit again the tears were flowing again.

"Thank you. I know they treated me horribly. For awhile I thought I deserved it. That this was a punishment I deserved. I was a terrible friend to many of my friends including you. And I let them take Iheart and keep her and hurt her. She's my girlfriend and I couldn't protect her. I couldn't even protect myself." said Midnight.

[Spirit]

"I am a leader of a herd and we have foals. Foals are a group effort from where my herd comes from and we give them advice on what to do if they need it. We are a huge family in a sense" Spirit responded with a grin, glad that the younger horse was grateful to be around him or enjoying his company. That made him feel good enough to be his friend. That was until Ma-ti once more set the area to be a grey setting instead of black and white, and spirit realized the boy horse had a point. What if there was no cure? What if it was too late? What if he had to stay as a horse? Spirit's heart broke and it worsened as the younger horse began crying. Quickly the older horse protectively nestled his neck to midnight, a way of giving the other a hug, trying to comfort him. "Do not lose hope so quickly young friend. You are right. There is the chance you will stay this way but there is also the chance to bring you back to the way you were. I understand your fears and your cynicism and it's justified but I wish for you to have faith before giving up. If you lose hope, you will lose the rest of your spirit, I have learned that the hard way"

Spirit realized that his anger and passion caused the boy to instantly worry over him. The poor thing was sensitive and the last thing he wanted for spirit to do was to die on his account. Spirit nuzzled midnight more and responded "You are right. They would kill me before I did damage, but fear not. I will not go anywhere that you do not want me to. Only you I will listen for. While my mate and little creek I admit are other people I listen and comply to, you at the moment are the only one. Forget Facilier and Malachite, those fools will not abuse you any longer. If they ever come near this stable I will not hesitate to fight them to save you. But that is all very unlikely chances. So I only advise for you to just relax and not bother with them"

Spirit neighed harshly, angry enough to let go of ma-ti and not nuzzle him, as if scolding ma-ti for ever thinking the punishment was his fault. If there was one thing spirit would not sooth or encourage, it was letting the victim be the one to blame. He refused to let ma-ti think that the abuse was called for or permitted. "Do not EVER say that to me again! You did not, do not and will never deserve treatement most foul by those disgusting humans. The critic and the others do not blame you for your actions, on the contrary the god of thunder thor and a group of people I have heard are making a statue of you. They do not think of you as terrible and neither should yourself! As for IHeart I doubt very highly that she blames you. Now you stop blaming yourself this instant! I demand it!" He neighed again and kicked the stable. He was starting to lose his temper. He knew deep in his heart that this wasn't the right way but he was just so hurt by ma-ti's words.

[Ma-Ti]

Midnight smiled at him in surprise.

"You're a leader of the herd? I didn't realize you were so important. Now I'm sad you were taken here. Your herd and your mate needs you. And you're stuck here babysitting me." said Midnight

He sighed wishing there was a way to turn him back. He missed being human but it wasn't so bad being here with Spirit. He heard Spirit again and smiled. Spirit was so optimistic like he'd used to be.

"There was a time when I'd have believed that without hesitation. But I've been hurt so much. By my enemies, and even those I called friends. I've become a very angry, bitter, and cynical person. There are times I wish I could just go back to that boy I used to be. Now I may never even be human again." said Midnight.

He looked at him sadly tears rolling down his face.

"What's the point? People only come out here to feed us or if they want to ride us. Neither of us can talk so we're more of a nuisance than a help. If I'm stuck as a horse I accept that. I just wish I could let them know I'm ok. So they can stop suffering." said Midnight.

Midnight was relieved when Spirit said he wouldn't go anywhere he didn't want to. And not into battle. He listened to his mate and the human Little Creek as well. He was told to forget his abusers as Midnight looked sad.

"I've tried. But every time I go to sleep I see them. I hear their voices. I'm back in that circus training witn them. Performing. Hearing their insults, feeling their abuse. Awhile ago I temporarily lost all of my memories. I got them back. But now I wish I could just forget these past couple weeks. I wish this hadn't happened at all." said Midnight.

He looked at Spirit in surprise as he said he would fight against them to save him.

"Thank you." said Midnight.

When Spirit got angry and raised his voice Midnight flinched and stepped back a bit nervously. The yelling just brought back bad memories of his training sessions. Midnight just looked at the ground sadly and whimpered.

"I'm sorry." whispered Midnight.

He looked in shock and awe as Spirit mentioned they were making a statue in his honor.

"They're making a statue of me?" asked Midnight.

He paused as Spirit told him stop blaming himself and he demanded it. Midnight stepped back again bumping into the stalls as he whimpered again

"I can't help how I feel. But I'll try. I'll try. Please don't be angry with me. I'll try to do better. I'm sorry." whispered Midnight.

He sat down as the tears flowed as he couldn't go anywhere else. He just hoped Spirit calmed down. He just started repeating "i'm sorry" over and over.

[Spirit]

Spirit as he raged hear Ma-Ti express that it was hard to be the way he was due to the abuse given to him. That he wished to be less angry and cynical and afraid, yet the abuse was strong and hard to bear. Spirit now that he saw the boy respond to his anger negatively realized what he was doing was delving the poor child deeper into his despair. That and despite support, the fact they made a impact on him was not only in his emotions but in his mind. The younger one had nightmares, suffered depression and guilty, suffered the notion of remembering all the terrible things done to him. Spirit neighed in rage as he heard this, getting angrier and his temper starting to lose itself. Then Midnight started sobbing, apoligizing, and instantly falling more and more into fear. Spirit immediately reckonized his mistakes. For one, yelling and getting angry was the first sign of violence and abuse, and the lack of calm response was a victim's way of coping. Another was the fact Midnight was now afraid of him, HIM his friend. That was truly not helpful to the younger one by any means. Spirit widened his eyes in pure shock and horror as the younger horse begged for forgiveness, telling spirit to not be mad and that he would do better.

Instantly, Spirit remembered what he was supposed to do. Help Ma-Ti. Support Ma-Ti. Care about Ma-Ti. NOT harm him in any way, including losing his temper. The older horse quickly showed remorse and went over to the sobbing younger, nuzzling the horse despite what he just did most likely would result in the younger panicking. Spirit gave a low whine as a verbal response to show that he was not angry with ma-ti, only for his actions but that was over and it wasn't going to affect Ma-Ti in any way. "Forgive me my friend. Do not apoligize for anything. That was my temper lacking in control. I am so sorry. This is not helpful" He nuzzled the horse some more "Please stop crying. I did not want this to happen. I lose my temper so much, I forgot what I am meant to do. Be your friend" The older horse tried his hardest not to cry also, knowing it would result in him crying until he couldn't anymore and he needed to be strong and supportive for the younger horse.

"Yes I am a leader of my herd but I made mistakes, like losing my temper. I still do that. That is something that I must work on. Your response to me, although what I did not want, is completely justified" Spirit said softly, nuzzling more and more into Midnight, almost as if begging for ma-ti's forgiveness. He then responded "Your cynicism and anger is a result of what happened and I was wrong to blame your feelings towards the fact that you do not believe in yourself. No it is not the fact of esteem, it is the example of abuse. I was wrong and I am sorry" He then sighed, feeling a sting in his eyes and knew exactly what that was. He was going to cry. He forced himself to look away "Forgive me Ma-Ti. My friend. You are right about what you say but I only wanted to bring light to the darkness you were forced under. And yet I pulled you deeper into it. I maybe I am not a good friend after all"

[Ma-Ti]

i.pinimg.com/736x/b4/fc/1a/b4fc1ac41139d60404e0aeddb5011e3e--the-th-kingdom-kingdom-.jpgMidnight whimpered as Spirit got more and more angry. Then suddenly Spirit started nuzzling him and apologizing as Midnight starting to calm down. He was starting t shake and he felt ashamed. He looked at Spirit and smiled weakly trying to hide his shame.

"It's ok. They used to beat me and yell at me when I didn't do something right. The yelling just made me think of those old days of training. I've become a cowardly wreck. I'm pathetic. I can't even stand a little shouting. Maybe I'm better off as a horse so Iheart and the others don't see me like this." said Ma-Ti.

He was no longer crying but he still felt awful. But Spirit was now being so kind again as Midnight nuzzled him back.

"I shouldn't have broken down like that. I'm supposed to be strong. I was picked on ever since I was a little kid. Even when I joined the planeteers I didn't fit in because I was so small. But I eventually gained self respect and the respect and friendship of my teammates. Then that was all shot to hell when I came here. I was treated like dirt all over again. People I called friends Critic, Linkara, none of them liked me. I was just a nuisance. Someone to get coffee or something. Iheart was probably the only one I really liked. But despite being treated badly I still considered Critic my friend. But after my first death they started to treat me better. Things were going great and now this. Now I'm worse than I was before." said Midnight.

He looked at him and smiled.

"At least I still have you. Promise me you'll stay safe that you won't go off into battle and get hurt or killed. I don't think I could do this on my own. I spent most of my life helping people and now for the first time I think I need someone. Just don't leave me alone here. I couldn't take that." said Midnight.

When Spirit asked his forgiveness Midnight smiled.

"There's nothing to forgive. You just lost your temper. I'm ok now. But i'm sorry I'm such a screw up. Maybe if I'd been a better Planeteer, or a better warrior I'd wouldn't have gotten caught." said Midnight.

His self confidence was shattered. He was a nervous wreck and Spirit's temper hadn't helped much. He knew Spirit didn't mean it but Midnight was still a bit scared. And he hated feeling this way.[/div][/div]