Trustworthy

[DarkHeart]

(OCC: Feb 9th. DarkHeart and Freckles only. This is a couple of days after "Taken" and it is a thread for the two to bond and trust each other)

DarkHeart went to her guest room. The one she shared with some of the female residences of the villain army. She, like mechakara, hid Freckles in a comfortable but secret location. She also lied to the heroes saying freckles was put to sleep, so she could peacefully move on. Freckles now belonged to her but for some reason, DarkHeart wanted the dog to make up it's own mind. Despite the rules and tribulations, DarkHeart wanted to have freckles know her and care for her. DarkHeart ever since she saw the poor dog cowering, felt concern and wished protection upon the dog.

She went to the chest, which was Freckles' hiding place and it had lots of nice pillows and a warm blanket but still had freckles slightly chained up. DarkHeart gave a genuine smile which since freckles never really gotten to see her, would probably calm the dog down

"Hello Freckles. I believe you need to go for a walk. Also, you need to get to know me more. I believe that is best for you" DarkHeart gently spoke. She really hoped freckles wouldn't get nasty or frightened

[Freckles]

Freckles frowned at Dark Heart before speaking in a sad tone knowing getting angry wouldn't help her at all.

"Why didn't you just leave me in the cell with my friends? I want to be with them or back home with my brother and sisters. I don't want to be here." said Freckles.

She didn't care if Dark Heart got mad and hit her. If she wanted her dead she'd have done it already. It frightened her how she looked so much like Iheart and yet acted so different. Just like how Seven and Mechakara were also opposites of Nostalgia Chick and Linkara. She paused seeing Dark Heart smile and for a second could have sworn she was looking at Iheart. She paused wondering if she could ever look at Iheart the same way again without thinking of her robotic clone. She sighed knowing she didn't have a choice. She would never considerself Dark Heart's pet or friend. At least that's what she'd told herself after being taken away from the cell. She was Roger and Anita's pet. How she missed them, her parents, and her family back home. She missed Iheart, Chester, Critic, and everyone in the cell and back at the other house especially Darla, Rolly, and Cadpig. The three of them must be heartbroken after losing Patch and then her. Maybe if she played along she could walk around freely like Patch and escape. She got up sadly looking up at her new master hoping for the day when she'd be free.

[DarkHeart]

Freckles' questions were admittedly annoying but she understood. Unlike Mechakara, she allowed Freckles free-speech but on limited terms. Besides, DarkHeart always could remind freckles of her rules in the house if she wanted. DarkHeart was more busy with arrangements for freckles as well as her new collar, despite that DarkHeart did settle rules and would not be patient if they were broken. Thankfully they were not at this moment.

"You do not deserve to be in those poor conditions. Your friends have done many wrong things to our team. You however are a good innocent thing that deserves to be respected. I understand your pain and emotional stress but through time you will get used to it. Besides, You're mine now. Also, I told you why you are living here. The heroes think you are dead and it would be " DarkHeart's tone was patient, stern but patient. She didn't want to force Freckles to get out of the chest and do what she said. She felt like maybe petting would calm the dog down but Freckles wasn't happy and normally dogs bit when they were happy. Not that it would hurt but still... she didn't want a conflict or her patience to run thin

[Freckles]

Freckles nodded silently. She hoped for a rescue but that might be awhile. She was surprised Dark Heart would be kind to her at all after hurting Ace and Grimhilde like that. Maybe Mechakara had a nicer side that Patch liked. She couldn't really blame Patch if he found a new friend. Even if she was still upset he left them. She froze as Dark Heart reminded her the others thought she was dead. She might never be rescued now. She looked up at her and sighed. She'd have to get used to this even if she did't like it. She wasn't really in the mood for talking anymore afraid Dark Heart would get mad again. She'd seen how angry she could get and didn't want that to happen again. She waited for her to be ready to take them downstairs.

[DarkHeart]

DarkHeart had a intention of walking Freckles since a walk with Patch got the pup to know her master better. DarkHeart grabbed the black leash that mechakara allowed her to borrow and put it on Freckles' collar, then DarkHeart picked freckles up only to put her down to the ground so the dog could walk. DarkHeart replied, seeing Freckles was trying her best to please her but still unhappy "Come. We're going to go outside, if it's too cold we'll come right back" With that, DarkHeart gently tugged the leash so she and freckles could go outside

[Freckles]

Freckles nodded as she walked out of the room following her outside on the leash. She'd had gotten so used to not having a leash after they moved to the farm letting them go as they please. Now she just felt homesick. Soon they were outside. It wasn't too cold although she wished it was so she could be back inside. She walked around with Dark Heart going to the bathroom knowing it might be awhile before she was out here again. She forced a smile trying to not make her new master angry hoping one day she'd be free.

[DarkHeart]

DarkHeart wasn't used to taking care of dogs but hopefully she could change that with Freckles. The dog seemed to try and open up, which was beneficial. However, DarkHeart sensed Freckles was not happy. It just seemed that way. It was without a doubt Freckles feared her more than anything. As much as she wanted the dog to fear her, she wanted the dog to trust her too. Besides, the poor thing saw some of her nasty parts and that was the worst introduction.

Somehow, her guilt caused her to want to talk about it, DarkHeart went down after walking for a while and petted freckles' gingerly, awaiting the response for the dog. Then she did in fact talk about it "You do not have to lie about your emotions. You're afraid of me. I understand. I did not want you to see that. I do have a temper but I'm not always angry"

[Freckles]

Freckles heard her speak and nodded.

"You're right. I am afraid of you. You kidnapped us, hurt my friends, and then took me away from them. And you turned my brother against me, my brother, my sisters, and my friends. I don't want to be here. I want to be back home on my farm with mother and my father, and my family. Or back at the Critic's house. I don't want to be here." said Freckles.

Dark Heart said she wasn't always angry which she understood. Even Cruella, Jasper, and Horace seemed happy at times when she'd been their prisoner and then when they'd tried to take their farm from them. She sighed.

"I know you're not mad all the time. That'd be impossible. But you know if you wanted a pet you should have adopted one from the pound instead of stealing one." said Freckles.

She paused looking away not upset about being stuck her and missing her family.

[DarkHeart]

"Your brother left on his own accord. Mechakara gained his trust more than the nostalgia critic could ever hope for" DarkHeart's tone was impatient, which gave the puppy a sign that if she pressed DarkHeart's buttons, she would regret it. DarkHeart breathed after that but responded, questioningly and daringly "Your brother does not want to hurt you, your brother cares for you still. Isn't that enough?! You dare suggest we forced your brother to leave. He WANTED to come here. If he didn't my father would not have him here, now would he?!"

DarkHeart was trying very hard not to get mad at Freckles for her comments, she honestly was but the comments were disagreeable to her and insanely so. DarkHeart couldn't help but snap "I did not kidnap you. I was not there. I didn't even know you were part of the capture until Seven and her team came back. I don't steal puppies, I only allow fate to give them to me. You have no idea what it is like on my side, mostly because that blasted IHeart lies to you"

After her shouting, she calmed down again and couldn't help but feel really bad. Why was she so mad at Freckles? The puppy was just stating her opinion and was honestly not really complaining, only thinking out loud if you will. The robot girl just stood there silently and responded with a pain in her voice "The times for you with those Critics are gone do you hear me?"