A Hollow Victory

[Nostalgia Chick]

Ma-Ti nodded hoping Snob was right. He didn't anyone else to get hurt or worse.

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Elisa gasped realizing Nani was unconscious.

"What happened to her? Is she alright?" asked Elisa.

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Marzgurl smiled glad 90's Kid was cheered up as she finished his bandages. She turned hearing Elisa's question.

"She got hurt in the rescue attempt. The roof caved in. She's just unconscious right now. Splinter will be able to help her when he comes back." said Marzgurl.

She turned back to Morpheus treating his wounds.

"We always planned on coming for you. That tape nearly fooled us. If it wasn't for the Magic Miror we might have believed it. But you're back now where it's safe. But I don't think you'll be in any battles for awhile. And I'm sure Splinter will agree with me. Youre body needs to heal. I'd say at least a couple weeks." said Marzgurl.

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Chick smiled.

"You can give it to him if you like. I'm just happy it's back in our hands where they can't use it against us or destroy it." wrote Chick.

She paused before continuing.

"Seeing you hurt like that it hurt. I was beginning to give up hope that I'd never be free. Never see you again." said Chick.

Her time in captivity had given her time to think. She'd started to have feelings for Critic. She wasn't sure how or when but she knew she cared for him. That had only grown when she was in captivity. Now she didn't want to lose anymore time with him.

"If only I could talk I'd feel even better. Rita's spells were easy to break on the tv show. Maybe Maleficent knows a way to break it." wrote Chick.

[Nostalgia Critic]

Snob then turned to both IHeart and Ma-Ti and smiled. He saw the two teens although focused on the others, really happy with each others company. Snob making a good chance to leave them alone replied "I'm gonna check on 90's kid" He then walked over to 90's kid
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"I had a strange feeling you would not be fooled. I knew it. Do not worry. They were lying. Like normal villains do" Morpheus replied, angry at himself but still aware of his situation. He hissed as the bandages came on and he replied "Perfectly fine. I think that I won't be able myself"
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Critic nodded at the first sentence then looked to her as he realized the other sentence. He replied "That's what I was worried about. That's what I focused on to saving you" He then replied, getting closer to her, and still holding her hand "I know how to break the spell. I know how you can get your voice back. I... I have to do something"

[Nostalgia Chick]

"I'm glad you're safe. But we were really worried about all three of you. Nani was especially. She was training extra hard so she could be on the rescue mission. She was really desperate to get you back." said Marzgurl.

She wiped the tears from her eyes that were forming.

"I just hope she wakes up soon." she whispered.

She spoke that last line low enough for Morpheus to hear but not for Lilo to hear. She didn't want to upset her further.

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Chick turned to him in confusion before writing down.

"You have to do something? What? Steal back the orb Rita put my voice in?" asked Chick.

[Nostalgia Critic]

Morpheus widened his eyes and turned to Nani's unconcious body. He held Marzgurl's shoulder in sympathy for he too was extremely worried. Lilo, not hearing anything, only stared at Nani's body in worry but in hope that she'd be ok. IHeart breathed, and bit her lip.
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Nostalgia Critic held her cheek with his hand and replied softly "I have to kiss you" He then replied with a calm smile "The mirror that the queen has told us that you can get your voice back by true love's first kiss" He then looked down at the floor then back to her again, going closer to her "I've been meaning to tell you this for so long but you got captured before I could say it" He then whispered calmly, putting his forehead againest hers "I love you"

He then kissed her, before she could even protest. He took what his heart was screaming for him to do and he would do it now. He loved her and this kiss hopefully would prove that

[Nostalgia Chick]

Nostalgia Chick smirked. Of course it'd come to true love's kiss. She listened intrigued about a mirror. Her eyes widened as she realized it had to be the evil queen from Snow White. She had a magic mirror. Although she wondered which version of the story she came from. When he said those words all her thoughts just melted away. He then kissed her as she returned it unable to say anything. She pulled back as a white ball of energy flew in from the window and flew right into Nostalgia Chick knocking her over. She dusted herself off.

"What the hell was that?" she said.

She gasped in complete shock realizing her voice was back.

"You did it. I can talk again." said Chick.

She turned back to Critic and smiled.

"I love you too." said Chick.

She smiled and kissed him again glad to be back home and with him.

[Nostalgia Critic]

Critic was so enraptured by the kiss he forgot the white orb going over to chick. He snapped out of it to see her on the floor but he then spoke "So true love's kiss does wo---" Critic replied before Chick ran back to kiss him again. His thoughts washed away all over again and he hugged her tightly as he kissed her calmly all over again. He never felt so happy before and this was what true love actually felt like? Well it was a pleasent feeling

[Nostalgia Chick]

A moan was heard as everyone turned as Nani woke up clutching her head in pain. Elisa, Chester, Marzgurl, Ma-Ti, and Jasmine all smiled in relief.

"She's awake. I should let Critic and Chick know." said Ma-Ti.

He rushed upstairs to see Critic and Chick kissing. He smiled closing the door as he headed back inside.

"Where are they?" asked Marzgurl.

"They're getting busy.... I mean they are busy upstairs." said Ma-Ti.

Nani smiled as saw Morpheus and Patch free. She saw Lilo and smiled hugging her. She smiled glad they accomplished the mission. She tried sitting up only for her head to start pounding as she laid back down. She glanced at Morpheus smiling.

"I'm glad we won. And that you're safe." said Nani.

She smiled glad he wasn't hurt from the roof collapsing.

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Chick pulled back and smiled.

"I never thought this would happen. We could barely stand each other in the beginning. We even had a rivalry at times. But I'm glad it did." said Chick.

[Nostalgia Critic]

"Nani!" Lilo replied hugging her sister back. She replied worriedly "I thought we wouldn't see you again. I'm so glad you're ok" IHeart meanwhile gave nani a friendly look while turning to Ma-Ti who was stuttering about what critic and chick were doing, IHeart had a very good feeling and grinned, honestly happy for her friends.
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"Yeah. Never thought it possible but I guess that's what made this happen how it should've. Realistically" Critic replied putting his head againest Chick's. He grinned "I'm glad myself. I want you to be part of my life so much and I realized that the reason why I wanted you is because of who you were"

[Nostalgia Chick]

Elisa smiled catching Ma-Ti's slip. She was glad Chick finally had someone. Dr. Tease, Dr. Block, The Makeover Fairy, Lord Maguffin, and the rest of their friends back home.

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Chester smiled glad Nani was alright.

"Hurray! She's awake and we rescued everyone. This is the greatest moment of my life!" said Chester.

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Marzgurl chuckled also getting Ma-Ti's slip.

"It's about time those two got together." said Marzgurl.

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Ma-Ti nodded noticing a lot of people had noticed his slip. He sat down next to Iheart and smiled.

"Well at least someone's happy. If only we could have got Goggles and Nella back too." said Ma-Ti sadly.

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Nostalgia Chick smiled as she glanced at the Ring of Heart.

"They were trying to destroy it. This is a major weapon for us. So far only the two of us and Ma-Ti have been able to use it. But we should give it back to him. And make sure the others get back here. Ask That Guy and the others are going to be furious. We need to be prepared for a counter attack." said Chick.

[Nostalgia Critic]

Lilo turned to Ma-Ti and patted his back "We will! Hey if we got Morpheus, Chick and Patch back we can get Goggles and Nella back" Lilo tried to sound helpful but felt it too little effort was into it. IHeart hugged Ma-Ti assuringly and replied "Lilo's right. We can only hope and hang on for them"
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"Really?" Critic's tone wasn't shocked, it was more of a "Ah I see" type of tone. Critic took the ring and nodded, grinning "Let them come. Ma-Ti will give them hell the next time they try" He then looked to the medical bay door and held Chick's hand "Let's go show this to him. I bet he'll be excited" He then led her downstairs
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Snob smirked amused with Ma-Ti's slip and knew exactly what Critic and Chick were doing but ignored it and then sighed "Yep. Spoony's still out in the battle. Hopefully he made it"

[Nostalgia Chick]

(ooc: I guess Morpheus is in shock that Nani's awake. He hasn't said a word since she woke up. xd)

Ma-Ti nodded.

"You're right. It may take awhile but we'll get them back." said Ma-Ti.

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"I'm sure he'll be happy to get it back." said Chick.

She smiled and followed him downstairs.

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Ma-Ti looked up to see Critic and Chick returning. He smiled glad they were both happier.

"Everything alright?" asked Ma-Ti.

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"Yes. I got my voice back. And I brought something else back." said Chick.

She smiled turning to Critic waiting for him to reveal the ring.

[Patch]

(OCC: Yes. That. Let's just say Morpheus was shocked)

Morpheus turned absolutely silent when Nani awoke. He was so relieved that he rendered speechless. After a while though, Morpheus gently hugged her, careful not to hurt her. Morpheus mumbled to her "Thank god. I am so relieved. You're safe"
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Critic turned to Chick grinning before grabbing the ring and putting it in Ma-Ti's hand. He smirked "The ring's back to who it really belongs to. Nobody can handle it better than you. I take you like?"
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IHeart swelled with joy for the critic couple as well as gasp excitedly at the ring being in Ma-Ti's possession again. She made a cry of joy as well as hug patch again, who wagged his tail and licked IHeart's face

[Ma-Ti]

Nani smiled at Morpheus hugging him back in return. She looked down sadly.

"I guess I wasn't much of a rescuer if you had to rescue me. Next time I'll try to do better." said Nani.

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Chick smiled as Critic handed him the ring. Finally things were going right. Most of the group was back together. They got Ma-Ti's ring back as well. All they needed was to rescue Goggles and Nella and things would be perfect.

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"You got it back? Thank you." said Ma-Ti.

Critic handed over the ring to him. Ma-Ti smiled taking it. He gasped and dropped it to the ground.

"Ow. That thing's hot." said Ma-Ti.

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Chick picked it up puzzled and it didn't feel hot to her.

"It's not hot. Not at all." said Chick.

She then flashed back to when Maleficent had tried to pick it up and she complained it burned her. Someone must have done something to the ring or to Ma-Ti so he couldn't use it.

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Ma-Ti was having the exact the same thoughts. He frowned.

"Dr. Facilier must have done this. When he gave me back my memories and the violet ring I gave to Goggles. I can't use that ring until I fix whatever he's done to me." said Ma-Ti.

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Linksano teleported in with Bambi setting him down on a table.

"He was fighting another baby deer. Not sure how hurt he was." said Linksano.

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Belle appeared at that moment, missing the knife she had brought with her to battle. That lioness had gotten into her leg with her paws and her white-and-blue dress had blotches of red around the wounds. The girl definately had a small limp, but it didn't appear to be getting in her way. She was more concerned about how her fight went - she felt like she was fighting unfairly, just dissapearing like that. But then again, if she hadn't fled, she probably wouldn't be alive at the moment. Her brown eyes gazed up toward the others.

"Did everything go alright?" She wanted to know.

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The Decepticon jet had make quick time of getting from the battlefeild to the house being, well, a jet. He was flying in a vissably different way, like he was running low on energy. By the time he made it there, he was crocked and nearly smacked the roof. Starscream moved back-and-forth in the sky above the house, waiting for premission to land. He didn't care to hear about how the mission went; he just wanted repairs.

[Spoony]

Critic widened his eyes. "This is probably Dr. Facilier putting some spell on you to make sure you don't use this. I think there's some evil hoodoo influence. Maybe Splinter knows, he may be a ninja master but he's experienced things with magic before, in fact some part of the ninjisu he has IS magic" He then turned to see Linksano arrive with Bambi. That and many others arrive
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Holmes and Donny along with Splinter all teleported. Splinter knew he needed to check on some people so he went to Marzgurl and replied "Alright. I am here now" He then saw Belle and went over to her "Belle. You need rest... Come I shall help your wounds" He then got some bandages for her and helped her to a seat somewhere
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Patch allowed IHeart to let him go to check on bambi. IHeart gave a hug to Linksano then checked on Bambi "Oh my god. Bambi. Where are you hurt?"

Bambi looked to IHeart replying "I'm fine. Just a cut on the side is all. Ronno kept me distracted"
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Spoony arrived last, too tired and burnt out to shout angerily at anyone, especially starscream, he went down next to Nani and Morpheus bed to simply rest. He smiled sadly to the others.