Poor Unfortunate Soul

[Dr. Facilier]

(OCC: Don't even say a word. Please. As much as I don't like the little mermaid, even I can admit Ursula and her song being very awesome. So I hate the movie but like the villainess? Irony at it's best. Open to Ma-Ti and Facilier only for the first page. Then open to Critic and Iheart. It is on the February of 5th.)

Facilier walked with his cane tapping. He told Rita and Malachite that they needed one more ally, or forced member, to come with them. He grinned darkly as he remembered who the unfortunate person was: Ma-Ti. What a interesting person for him to bring back from the dead. Not only was this boy magical in every aspect but he was so beloved by so many of the reviewers, some showed it much more than others. Best thing? The boy had a weak spot that Facilier could figure out so quickly: Love for a woman, a young lady named IHeart. Also, the boy's very strong moral code was something to behold as well, it was easy to make the boy angry as well as submissive. All Facilier had to do, was mention IHeart negatively and the boy would go apeshit.

He shook his head at the thought. No. He had to try to patch the shit he did to the boy and convince him to be by his side. If not then he would definitely bring the girl up again just to spite the boy for defying him. He then heard a whistle, one of cheer and joy, one of pure bliss. He turned to see Ma-Ti walking and smiling. Hmm, apparently Ma-Ti got lucky today or he just felt all was right in the world. Facilier grinned, he was going to change the boy's luck quite quickly. Facilier aimed his cane at the boy, to give a telepathic message of warning and to entice the boy to come to him.

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti was walking along humming. His date with Iheart a few days ago had gone wonderfully. They hadn't been able to go out again though because she was busy training or helping care for all the animals she'd kind of adopted as her own. He suddenly gasped clutching his head as he felt something calling to him. He held his ring up to his head.

"Heart!" said Ma-Ti.

Golden rings of energy flew out of his ring touching his heart as he sensed the source was Dr. Facilier and was close. Confident he could handle him at least with the ring he approached him although he guessed he didn't have much of a choice as Facilier's call was practically pulling him towards him. Soon he was standing in front of Dr. Facilier. He stopped using his ring for a moment but still ready in case Facilier tried anything.

"What do you want Facilier? Haven't you tormented me and my friends enough?" said Ma-Ti, angrily.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier admired Ma-Ti. Very strong spirit. Still, it would not stop him from achieving his goals. He would go out with Ma-Ti either feeling down or going down. Facilier glanced as Ma-Ti got his ring back, perfect, the ruse Facilier himself planted worked like a charm. He then gave a actual happy grin towards the boy, for a new person who just met him, it would be a very calming sight but for Ma-ti it was a grin that just screamed trouble.

He responded cheerfully, and with a sense of mocking "Awww. Is that any way to talk? I'm honestly glad to see you kid. I thought DarkHeart beat you to shreds. Glad to see she didn't honest to god" Then his attitude stopped being cheerful and instead became sarcastic and rather bullyish, as if Ma-Ti's suffering was a big joke. As his attitude changed so did his tone, so it came off as very arrogant "How's IHeart? She looking good? Hopefully. What with me.."

(OCC: Feel free to snap at him)

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti frowned his eyes narrowing as Facilier spoke.

"Dark Heart tricked me just like you did. I'm tired of being used. No one's going to use me again." said Ma-Ti.

Ma-Ti frowned as Facilier started out calm but he could tell it was an act. Then when his tone changed he began talking about Iheart as he glared at him.

"You nearly killed her! Thankfully she's alright now and she'll be back to fighting again soon. But next time you're not going to hurt her. I'll make sure of that." said Ma-Ti.

He raised his arm pointing his ring at Facilier ready to blast him away if necessary. He was tempted to do it anyway. After everything Facilier had done to him, Iheart, Goggles, and Spoony. Not to mention what he did to Tiana, Naveen, Louis, and Ray. He'd seen the film Facilier was from hoping to learn any weaknesses learning about his charm but Tiana had gotten lucky in destroying it. Facilier kept it close and with his powers Ma-Ti knew he'd have to wait for the right chance to destroy that charm to get rid of Facilier if they couldn't do it the normal way.

[Dr. Facilier]

"Don't bother. You kill me and the friends will have you"

Dr. Facilier said that to completely throw off Ma-Ti's focus, so the boy would ask and then Facilier would do his dirty job of convincing ma-ti to join him. He responded chuckling "If I really wanted to hurt your little whore I would've. You're right, I did nearly kill her but that was all I did. If I wanted to kill her, I wouldn't of even allowed her to escape. Hell, I wouldn't even allow her to pile-drive me like she did" Facilier had no concern over IHeart or the way she and Ma-Ti were together. It was all for his simple goal: To get ma-ti to serve him. Facilier backed away though, knowing if he did cross the line, Ma-Ti would indeed use his ring.

"Oh yeah. About the whole "I tricked you" shtick. All that bullshit you were handling, that was to distract you. You see, the whole temper flaring thing you've been having all the way to your ring not working" Facilier laughed and pointed to himself "That was all because of me. You're right. I used you but you know what? It was for my own purposes. You have your problems I have mine. But that's not entirely why I'm telling you this. I'm telling you this because of one simple thing"

He then got out a little glass jar which had a plastic doll of Ma-Ti inside it. He smirked to the boy and shoved the jar at Ma-Ti's face. He grinned darkly "Because I'm the one who brought you back from the grave. This doll represents your life. Sure, it can be set free but I won't do that....." He then put the jar back in his coat and laughed to Ma-Ti "Unless you do something for me"

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti froze as he mentioned his friends. He'd seen how powerful they'd been. He wasn't even sure if Captain Planet could stop them.

"Your friends? Do you mean your army pals or your friends on the other side?" asked Ma-Ti.

He paused as Facilier continued. He frowned as he insulted Iheart and he resisted the urge to blast him or punch him. He frowned realizing he could have killed her when he wanted. He stopped lowering his arm as it dropped to his side as he started at Facilier in confusion.

"Then why didn't you? We're your enemies right. Why didn't you try harder to kill her?" said Ma-Ti.

He paused as Facilier mentioned the way he acted when he got angry. He'd known about the spell on the ring but Facilier had confirmed it was him. He listened to Facilier as he spoke and froze as Facilier spoke pulling out a jar with a plastic doll that looked like him.

"You brought me back to life?" asked Ma-Ti.

He paled at the thought. Everything made sense now. His anger problems, how Facilier could restore his memories. And now Facilier held his life in his hands with that doll. He had to get it back. He paled realizing Facilier has this for weeks even when they'd fought earlier. Facilier had just been toying with him. He could have killed him whenever he wanted.

"I won't give you my ring. This gives us our side a fighting chance. And I won't kill or hurt anyone. They're my friends. Thanks to you we lost Goggles. I'm not doing anymore of your dirty work." said Ma-Ti.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier frowned unamused "Of course I mean the other side friends. Sorry, I would think you'd use your noggin slightly more but then again I'm not being specific enough" Facilier then listened to all of Ma-Ti's questions and tribulations/problems he had with Facilier with a silent glance. He then answered all his questions "Alright. Question answering time: I didn't want to kill you or your precious kitty because you're a powerful boy, you don't know that until I told you now. Yes, I brought you back and I can take you right to the grave again but again I need you"

He then let out a huge laugh as Ma-Ti refused "Son, I'd be more pissed off with you but you forget. Your life is in my hands, I can just kill you if I wanted to so... I'd advice to reconsider" Facilier then showed the doll all over again and replied "After all. I'm the only one that can set you free" That again, was a complete lie, a powerful wizard was on the heroes side or ma-ti had a powerful spirit within him could easily help release his dark magic, but he had no need to tell Ma-Ti that.

He then glowed his cane and responded "However if you're more than willing to die, I can think of something... Or someone that's important to you to take care of instead"

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti frowned as Facilier spoke realizing he just wanted him as an ally. He paused as Facilier reminded him of the doll and he realized he had two choices die or work for Facilier and he wasn't happy with either. He frowned as he threatened to take someone and he knew he'd mean Iheart for sure.

"If I refuse I know I wouldn't make it back to Critic's house. I'd no longer be useful to you. But then I'd never see Iheart, Critic, or the others again. And I can't make them go through losing me again. You've got yourself a deal. I'll work for you." said Ma-Ti.

He frowned knowing he was going to regret this. He'd become Facilier's pawn again. Only this time there didn't look to be a way out of it.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier patted the boy on the back, like a father who just saw his son doing homework or doing chores. He grinned "I knew you'd listen to reason. Don't worry, I'll make sure your little kitty is away from Ask That Guy or something, since she means so much to you" Facilier then dropped the pleased attitude and spoke sternly "I'm planning a takeover from Ask thatguy's forces, so just so you know, you do not mention all of the heroes forces to Ask That Guy. Only to me"

Then Facilier replied patiently "You don't really need to tell me who's who. Just battle plans, strategies, weapons, secret meetings, the typical routine" He then chuckled and joked, as if he was in a good mood today "Am I too fast for you?"

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti frowned as Facilier patted him on the back as he sighed knowing he'd have to get used to this.

"You're planning to take over Ask That Guy's army? You better have a strong group of supporters. Dark Nella's certainly not a push over." said Ma-Ti.

He paused nodding as Facilier said to only talk to him about weapons, battle plans, strategies, and anything else useful.

"No. I understand. Linksano's building some new stuff but he hasn't said anything about it yet. Oh and Queen Grimhilde has her Magic Mirror. That's how we knew Chick, Patch, and Morpheus were alive after they sent that fake tape with their deaths to Critic's house. Queen Grimhilde's been using it to spy on everyone in your army." said Ma-Ti.

He hoped giving the mirror away would be enough to appease him for now. The others were very secretive when it came to plans and inventions. He'd have to be invited to the next meeting somehow. He just hoped he could find a way to not give too much information away to Facilier or it wouldn't backfire at hurt someone he cared about. He turned back to Facilier.

"How do I know when to meet you next? It's going to look suspicious for me to suddenly start talking a walk at night. And during the day we're always training or doing other stuff." said Ma-Ti.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier pointed to Ma-Ti, as if he was amused with him "You know what? You're not as dumb as DarkHeart made you out to be. You're right, I need more allies. That's why I got Rita Repulsa, Malachite and a few others. I have bad news though, DarkHeart and her stupid father are working for me, but since you were so compliant, I'll make sure they keep away from you"

Then he listened to Ma-Ti's questions and comments on the heroes progress. He took it in like a hungry lion and listened well to it. He was pleased with the information then chuckled over the fake tape evidence "Magic mirror huh? Alright. Oh and that fake tape" He raised his hands up in mock defense "THAT idea wasn't mine. If it was, it'd have some shadows in it" He then responded calmly "No worries, I'll call ya by your ring and my shadow will come by and the minute he appears, you bring him updates, which will lead to me... Just until I can make a invisible spell or something"

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti smiled in spite of himself. He nodded as Rita, Malachite, Dark Heart, and Mechakara were working with him.

"You keep Malachite away from me as well. Last time we met I ended up dead and he ended up locked up in a coffeehouse. He's not going to be happy to see me again." said Ma-Ti.

He paused as Facilier listened to the stuff he told him. He hated doing this he felt like a traitor. He was a traitor thanks to Facilier. But hopefully he could find a way out of this somehow. He nodded as Facilier mentioned a shadow would meet him.

"Alright. That sounds easy enough. I could slip away to the backyard or something for a little bit and no one would question it." said Ma-Ti.

He sighed realizing how easy it could be to fool his friends even if he didn't want to. He knew though if he was caught most likely he'd be dead or forced to join Facilier's new army to stay alive.

[Dr. Facilier]

"Ah yes" Facilier replied patiently as malachite was mentioned "Not to worry... He already knows you're here but if you still wanna be away from him, that's fine. Also, I won't let him hurt you" He chuckled at that "That'll be my decision" He then chuckled again as Ma-Ti was growing more and more cooperative "I'm glad you're willing to participate. I'll make sure to settle my parts of the bargin"

He then observed the outside world and smirked. "So. Again, I don't really need any information. You're free to go back to little IHeart. If she asks where you've been, tell her nothing. Obviously like the rest, you cannot tell her. If she somehow gets in my sights though, I'll let her be the only one to know and be sure not to spill. Somethin' tells me she'll be willing to keep quiet"

[Ma-Ti]

Ma-Ti nodded glad Malachite wouldn't be a problem either.

"Thanks I think." said Ma-Ti.

He shuddered as Facilier mentioned it was to be his decision. He knew Facilier had the power to kill him whenever he wanted. Especially if he didn't get his way. Ma-Ti had to play along until he could find a way out. For now.

"You didn't really give me a choice. I'm doing this so my friends don't have to mourn me all over again. But I'll do what you ask." said Ma-Ti.

He paused as Facilier said he didn't need anything for now. He sighed knowing he was free to go. And yet he didn't really feel like going back there just yet. He felt dirty, like a traitor. He paused as he mentioned that no one was to know but he would be the one to tell Iheart if she was to find out. He nodded.

"As long as you and your pals don't hurt her. I know you don't control the entire army but make sure Mechakara and the ones you're allied with don't hurt her." said Ma-Ti.

[Dr. Facilier]

Facilier took it all in. He grinned like a fool. He couldn't help it. Ma-Ti's innocence was cute. Also, his defeat was satisfactory. Facilier listened to what Ma-Ti said. He then frowned, pretending to be offended "Ma-Ti. Honestly, after your good behavior? Why I wouldn't dream of it. OK, all sappyness aside, don't worry. Mechy and the ones aiming for her head won't even come CLOSE to gettin' her. After all" He smirked again rubbing his hands "We have a deal"

Without any warning, Facilier disappeared. Leaving Ma-Ti all by himself.