Old Wounds

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite just lay there annoyed. He couldn't believe he'd been beaten by the ring twice. He knew know it wasn't Ma-ti or this fool who stood before him. It was the ring's power that made them strong. He raised his hands feigning surrender before reaching into his pocket and tossing some powder at the ground causing black smoke to surround them. Malachite vanished in the smoke making a mental note to thank Facilier for teaching him that trick. He then swung a punch at Critic knowing it would be nearly impossible for him to dodge it with all the smoke around.

"Looks like I beat your little dare." said Malachite.

[Nostalgia Critic]

Smoke clouded Critic's vision. It made him have his eyes water and coughed harder than ever. He was about to see malachite but comically the punch landed right in his face. He fell to the ground, spitting a bit of blood from his mouth. He growled as malachite commented on it. Critic then smirked and stood up walking towards Malachite. Just before Malachite punched him again he got out a sword from behind his back... He now realized he had it and now needed to use it. It wasn't really likely it'd change anything but hey he was trying

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite saw Critic reach for his sword and used his staff in time to block it gasping for air. Ma-ti's ring had taken more out of him than he thought. He had to finish this before Critic tried to use it again. He would not be sent back to that coffee shop or get killed. He lunged at Critic as the staff clashed with Critic's sword.

"You're improved a little since our last battle. But that won't save you." said Malachite.

He swung at Critic's legs with his staff trying to knock him over.

[Nostalgia Critic]

"It may not but I won't go out without winning with my life" Critic snapped ferociously. He clashed and groaned as the staff and sword pushed into each other. The ring wasn't glowing anymore and Critic knew the ring wasn't going to be his weapon for long. He had to keep trying. He felt legs yet again trip him and this time it wasn't just a fall it was very hard. Enough to sprain his ribs and cause some blood to come out of his mouth again along with his nose. He wanted to get up. He couldn't though. He got out his sword though and attempted to cut Malachite

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite tried to dodge but in his weakened state Critic's attack had grazed his arm.

"If I'd been any slower I could have lost my hand. I need that ring or my gauntlet to increase my power." thought Malachite.

He glared at the Critic.

"That's it. I'm through playing around. Things to heat things up." said Malachite.

He jumped back and threw a fireball at him.

(ooc: Feel free to deflect it if you want to. xd)

[Nostalgia Critic]

(OCC: He's on the ground he HAS to not get butchered. I still want his beautiful face to be beautiful )

Critic felt the sword fly out of his hands, he was too weakened to get a tighter grip on it. He was glad that he cut malachite though. His gladness didn't last as a fireball directed right at him. Quite like in many action movies, Critic on the ground rolled away from the fireball but did have a little burn around his right cheek. He cursed at all the pain and coughed. He let out a tired yelp for help. There was nothing he could do now.

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite walked towards the Critic.

"Looks like I win. Say hi to Ma-ti for me." said Malachite.

He laughed as he raised his sword into the air as he got closer and closer.

[Nostalgia Critic]

Critic felt consciousness slipping away, he knew he was going down, he wouldn't go down without one last try though. Looking to Malachite he only gave a gritted teeth glare and blasted Malachite after saying "I'll call him some other time. Before I do one last blast on your ass!" After he did his ring attack and saying that line weakly, Critic closed his eyes, groaned and passed out.

(OCC: Chick will find him first.. It'll break her that way )

[Malachite Gamic]

Malachite gasped as he was flung backwards by the ring's power. He collapsed to the ground reaching out towards Critic.

"I'm gonna get you for this. I'm..... gonna..."

He sighs before passing out as well.

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Nostalgia Chick walked through the park looking for Critic. With the big fight happening the next day they had all gotten worried when Critic hadn't returned. She and Snob had volunteered to search for him. They'd split up to widen the search and she soon heard swords clashing. She picks up her phone texting to Snob

"Found him in park. hurry."

She ran to the battle in time to see Critic and Malachite knock each other unconscious. Her face paled at the site of Malachite. How had he survived the fight with Ma-ti? She turned to Critic rushing over to him spying Ma-ti's ring on his hand.

"No. I can't lose you too. Don't leave me." said Chick.

She felt for a pulse sighing in relief that she found it. Although it was a bit weak. She texted Snob again.

"Critic's hurt. Please hurry."

[Cinema Snob]

Facilier saw the battle commence and saw Malachite unconscious. Malachite somehow failed well it didn't matter he needed to get his ally out of there. Quickly he ran to Malachite's body, then he smirked at the woman and replied "If you dare follow me I'll kill you" With that he made a blast of smoke and grabbed Malachite's body with his arms and ran off. He needed to tell Ask Thatguy
XXX

Snob was walking around shouting "Damnit Critic. It's like looking for a five year old!" Snob wasn't really mad with Critic, he was just shouting insults to calm himself. He was actually very nervous. Critic hadn't returned when he said he would and since he was the leader he was actually very important

Suddenly his cellphone rang and he got Chick's text Found him in Park. Hurry

Frowning at the hurry part he began to run. Running didn't seem good enough for he saw another text that made him stop running all together Critic's hurt. Please hurry

"Oh fuck me!" Snob replied in worry before running even faster. When he arrived he saw Chick holding a bleeding and pale Critic. From the looks of it, a battle was indeed here. Looking to tons of purple smoke he coughed and when the smoke cleared nothing came out. He shrugged at that anxiously before looking at Critic. He put his pointer at critic's neck and replied "He's breathing but barely. We need to get him home and fast"
XXX

Critic woke up but felt pain in the back of his head. He looked to chick and put a hand on her cheek and replied weakly "Malachite... He... He did this. He's back... With Ask Thatguy. Attacked. Made a fight... I'm... I'm sorry" With that Critic forced himself to push up and give a weak kiss on the cheek for chick before quickly passing out again

[Linkara]

Linkara ran up "Oh hell. What happened?" He had sworn for a moment that he had seen Doctor Faciler carrying what looked like the prone body of.. for some reason Malachite. But it couldn't, could it.

"Listen, we're going to have to get him to the house. He might lose more blood out here.". He was, for the first time, worried. Ask that Guy was not messing about.

[Nostalgia Chick]

Chick coughed as Facilier appeared before vanishing with Malachite. Just as Snob showed up checking his pulse. When Critic woke up she smiled.

"It's okay. We'll find a way to stop him and the others. We're just glad you're alright." said Chick.

Then he kissed her before passing out which made her blush. But wait she liked Todd right? Or did she now like them both? Shaking her head trying to get rid of her confusing feelings and thoughts she turned to Snob just as Linkara came running up.

"Do you think we can get him back to the house? I don't think we can take him to a hospital. We can't really tell the doctors and cops he was attacked by an ancient sorcerer. And we don't have any nurses or doctors on our side either. We may need to find a clinic or something to go to for help." said Chick

[Linkara]

"Right" Linkara was turning into his Linkara Patton moment "Snob, you call Splinter. Perhaps he will have some medicine to help him. Chick, if you can help me carry him, that would be great". Gently touching the unconsious critic he muttered "Who did this to you? It looked like Malachite. But he's gone".

[Nostalgia Chick]

"That was him. He's back. First we got to get him back and then talk with Roses and Linksano. The only reason Critic's still alive is he found Ma-ti's ring. I just hope Malachite still doesn't have the gauntlet." said Chick.

She nodded to Linkara picking Critic up from by his arms and motioned to Linkara and Snob to grab his legs.

"We should hurry. We don't want to be seen or it might look like we're trying to bury a body." said Chick.

[Cinema Snob]

"Splinter knows how to heal people. He told me in a conversation I had with him earlier" Snob replied but then ironically Linkara told him to call the rat. Snob replied "Alright. I'll help you guys take him home. We have no choice but to not take him to the hospital. Splinter's our only hope now" Without another word he talked to Splinter, after a few minutes he hung up. Snob smiled and replied "Splinter has some ninja thingys to help Critic" Looking at the body he got one part of the critic while Chick got the top half and Linkara grabbed the other half of Critic's bottom part of his body.

Snob as he carried the somewhat breathing Critic asked "Wait WHAT?! Malachite did this to him? It can't be! He's been dead since.... Critic's treasure hunt"