Dark clouds were gathering over Care-a-Lot, thunders were already heard in the distance. All inhabitants of this heavenly land either hid in their heart houses or prepared themselves for the coming storm. In one of these houses, Brave Heart helped Tender Heart sit on the sofa. The brown bear moaned a little during the process, but when he finally sat down, he sighed with relief. An orange-brown lion asked a friend:
- Is everything alright Tender Heart? - brown bear looked at his friend. Although his eyes showed discomfort and fatigue, he smiled and said softly:
- Fortunately, it is not as tragic as initially assumed. Take Care said that in a few days I should get back into shape and ... -Tender Heart fainted and grabbed his neck. In the place where he caught himself, there were still visible claw marks on the brown fur and a few drops of blood flowed out. Tender Heart moaned again in pain and lay down on the sofa. At this time, Brave Heart angrily said:
- I still do not believe that No Heart was able to attack in this state. He was almost one leg in the grave! We should have finished him off when we had the opportunity.
- Come on, Brave Heart. I know about it and I do not like it either, that we had to "save" him. However, our law prohibits the killing of all living beings. Even if a person or being is our mortal enemy. - Tender Heart sighed, who also did not like the fact that they had to spare the dark wizard.
-I know about Tender, but it still annoys me. This monster ... the vampire wanted to destroy us, and even eat, all these years! And now we have this monster live ?! - he thumped his fist at the nearby table with anger.
- I would not be so sure Brave Heart. Probably the very fact that he has lost almost everything and being imprisoned by us must be incredibly humiliating and depressing for him. Not to mention his current form. As for me, this is a perfect punishment for someone like him. - At this point, Tender Heart yawned. This whole day was incredibly heavy and exhausting. He hoped there would be no revolutions or strange situations in the next days.
Meanwhile Brave Heart went to the kitchen to set water for tea for himself and Tender Heart. Then he went to the bedroom to bring a pillow and linen to the living room to his friend. Once he did, he checked again that everything was fine with Tender Heart. Fortunately, as Take Care said, the life of his friend is not in any particular danger. It is enough for Tender Heart to rest for a few days, so that he returns to full strength and fulfills his duties.
However, as the medical bear mentioned, very little was lacking, and the leader of a caring bears would end very bad. If the sorcerer were not quickly stopped by other members of the Care Bear Family, he would have achieved an incredible victory in spite of his poor situation.
Suddenly, there was one thing in the mind of the self-proclaimed leader of the care bear cousin, which disturbed him. Brave Heart asked Tender Heart uneasily:
- Hey Tender Heart, are you sleeping now? - a brown bear, which was almost already in the embrace of the morpheus, suddenly woke up. A bit annoyed, he asked Brave Heart:
- What is Brave Heart about?
- I'm worried about Spooky. I do not like her current behavior. - a little brown bear confused by this statement, he said:
- What do you not like about her behavior? Not counting her huge shyness or a few "incidents", she is a very good child. Even Hugs or Tugs are not as calm or helpful as Spooky. - In the meantime, Brave Heart has brought ready tea for himself and his friend from the kitchen. Then he uncertainly began:
- Right, but ... - Brave Heart paused for a moment as if he was trying to find the right words that would have developed his thoughts.
- But what?
- Since we caught and imprisoned No Heart in our temporary "prison", Spooky became terribly restless. Not only that, whenever we talked about him, Spooky looked and acted like she was worried about him. This is not a normal Tender Heart. Nobody in their right mind should be worried about a monster like No Heart. And above all, why the hell is she calling No Heart as dad ?! - after these words, he took a long sip of tea to calm his thoughts.
The mere fact that the wizard had some living heir to these terrifying powers was filling the Brave Heart with goose bumps. Already the fight with No Heart over all these years caused the Care Bear Family huge problems. Sometimes the sorcerer and his dark forces would have won over them. If it turns out that the magician has a successor (not counting Shreeky, who disappeared under strange circumstances), it can mean huge problems for the future of Care-a-Lot.
Meanwhile, the leader of care bears thought about what his friend was saying. If you think about it, then Spooky's current behavior was unusual and even disturbing. What connected this little, charming bat with their deadly enemy? Why is she so worried about him? And why is she called No Heart dad?
'How I hate the storm! Why is this dangerous weather phenomenon so loud and scary? Why the storm must have these sinister, deadly lightning and cold rain?' These were some of the many thoughts that were stirring in Spooky's mind. The little bat looked around nervously and uncertainly as if someone were watching her. Although she was an official member of the Care Bear Family, she was very different from them. Even among the care bear cousin, it was quite unique.
These were some of the many thoughts that were stirring in Spooky's mind. The little bat looked around nervously and uncertainly as if someone were watching her. Although she was an official member of the Care Bear Family, she was very different from them. Even among the care bear cousin, it was quite unique.
Most of her body was covered with pretty and fluffy fur, the color of pure snow. Her membranes on the wings and the flange around her neck were dark purple. And unlike other members of the Care Bear Family, her wicket on the belly was gray in color. They were not the only things that distinguished this little bat from the rest. Most of the care bears had bright, shiny, friendly-looking blue eyes. Spooky's eyes, on the other hand, were also shiny, though violet in color, and an ominous glow from them. Around them, she had fuchsia-colored borders that gave her an even more disturbing look.
However, what distinguishes Spooky the most against the other members of the care bear family was her tummy symbol. Typically, each of these unique symbols had a friendly or amusing shape that showed the unique character of each member of the care bear or care bear cousin. Spooky's tummy symbol however was disturbing and gives chills. It was a large red heart with a lighter rim, on which there were three black spots that looked like lips and eyes that had pale blue fires as pupils. Despite the rather disturbing look, this little care bear cousin was really quite timid and rather avoided contact with others.
Returning to our Spooky, she was currently uncertainly wandering the corridors with a small iron key in her hands. Despite the storm outside, Spooky tried to stay calm and not pay attention to it. Instead she listened to whether any care or care bear cousin was nearby. If they noticed her now, she would be in big trouble for being in this forbidden place. Not only did she steal the key to the cell, she also went to the person who was the biggest nightmare for Care-a-Lot. 'I do not care what they say about him. It does not matter that he is the worst nightmare monster. I need to see him, talk to him if possible. Even if he will not want me.' However, at the moment, Spooky favored luck and soon reached the place she was looking for.
It was a large metal door decorated with caring crystals, which were very different from the rest of the bright corridor walls. Spooky carefully inserted the key into the lock she held in her hands and gently twisted it in the steel lock. Then, with great difficulty, she opened the door so that she could enter the cell. When she did, she immediately went inside, and the door behind her closed with a bang and the key fell out of the lock.
The cell itself in which she found herself was quite small, and to the right of the door was a large, barred window. In addition, the only things in the middle of this room was a tiny table, a small bed and a figure sleeping on it. This is the main purpose of Spooky's visit. There was a deadly enemy of care bears, a nightmare of Care-a-Lot - a dark sorcerer, No Heart.
His current form, like Spooky, was quite different from the rest of the Care Bear Family members. He was a strange mixture of animals: a cat, a bird and a man. Compared with other care bears, his body was slimmer and more human-shaped. For the most part his body was covered with dark purple fur, although his chest was white, and his hands and legs (below his knees) were celadon color. These were ended with sharp claws that could definitely hurt someone. For this reason, his hands and legs were immobilized with heavy fetters, so that he would not harm anyone. In addition, unlike other care bears, he wore a long purple coat that was finished with red accents. As usual, the sorcerer had a hood on his head that completely covered his face, except for his celadon, bushy eyebrows.
Spooky looked at the sleeping sorcerer for some time with sadness and uncertainty. The magician, aware of her presence or not, lay helpless bed digested by fever and Care Bears Stare, which has been hit him by today. It was evident that he suffered unimaginable pain and from time to time he made a painful groan. Spooky, for that reason, felt uncomfortable and even guilty, even though she was not responsible for his current condition. Only after a long moment of looking at the unconscious sorcerer, Spooky recovered and began to repeat herself.
'Focus Spooky. Do not do anything stupid with him. Otherwise, Daddy can attack me as part of self-defense as he did with Tender Heart. Just hold his hand for a moment and then leave his cell.' Then she took a deep breath and carefully with her delicate, black claws grabbed the magician's hand to be close with him for a moment. Suddenly a blinding glare appeared outside, and a moment later a deafening thunder of lightning. Immediately afterwards, blood-red eyes glowed in the cell.
A few minutes earlier ...
'Cursed Care Bears Family! How daring to do it to me! I DO NOT FORGIVE THIS BEARS WHAT THEY WILL DO ME! As soon as I free myself from this cursed place and take revenge on them in the most cruel way I know. I will not rest until each of these accursed furry will die from my hand. Even if it has to cost ME MY LIFE!' That's what the thoughts of No Heart were about. He used to be the worst terror in Care-a-Lot, which no one, except for those stupid care bears, tried to touch him even finger. And now? It was not enough that he lost his house and almost all the power through these stupid furballs, he got stuck in this accursed body for good. As if that is not enough, today they wanted to poison him and treated him to the hated Care Bears Stare!
The magician did not remember when he was so terribly humiliated or being in such a hopeless condition. Only once was in such a situation ... 'No, forget about it, do not even remember it.' He had bigger problems on his mind right now, such as removing those heavy shackles from his hands and legs or a terrible fever. Not to mention to remove the effects of Care Bears Stare, which he got hit when he threw today at the leader of the Care Bears Family. The only comfort now for No Heart was the raging storm, which raged at Care-a-Lot. Ah storm, the only thing that could give solace to his dark soul. This raging wind, which could not be controlled by anyone or lightning, possessing a lot of power, capable of destroying everything they touch.
Then the sorcerer heard someone rummaging around the door of his cell! 'What the hell is going on? Did any of those stupid care bears decide to visit me? Does not matter. As soon as this silly, care bear or cousin approaches me, I will seize him and suck out all magical energy from his miserable body! Nobody will humiliate me! This thought partially improved the wizard's foul mood and waited for his victim to approach him close enough. He patiently listened as a care bear (or a cousin) moved around his cell and waited for the occasion.
But the longer he waited, the more he noticed that something was not right. If his sense of hearing did not deceive him, there was only one care bear beside him. Which was strange because they usually appeared in a larger group when they had to approach him. In addition, the intruder was extremely quiet when moving around the cell, that he barely sensed his movement. In the end, however, the mysterious guest dared to touch him, but there was something wrong here. The touch was too delicate for an adult, care bear, and as if he had claws? Wait a moment ... since when the care bears have claws on their paws? Expect him, only one of those damned care bears had claws and it was...
It was then that a huge thunderbolt crashed outside the window, which in other conditions would give him joy, and soon afterwards No Heart heard a high, childish squeak. At the same time, he felt as the claws of the intruder hammer harder into his arm, which caused him great pain. Out of fury and maybe shock, the wizard used his other hand to push the attacker away from him. Despite being weakened and shackled in heavy shackles, he managed to push the intruder away from him towards the table. The intruder struck dumbly at the table, then he squeaked:
- Auu. It hurts daddy. - After these words and seeing the white-purple bat, No Heart immediately recognized the intruder who was in the cell. It was Spooky! What the hell was she doing here ?!
- Spooky ?! How many times do I have to tell you not to call me dad ! And what the hell are you doing here?! - The wizard growled. His red-blooded eyes shone ominously throughout the entire event. The mage himself gasped in anger and with difficulty he refrained from hitting the little bat again.
Damn it! Spooky. He almost forgot about her. This was another worry for the dark magician. Since he found her unconscious and wounded near the ruins of his castle and "saved her", she immediately became attached to him. It was like a dog's tail-loop: she did not leave him on a step, which pissed him off when he wanted to go "hunting" on Care Bears Family. And even though he often severely punished her and displayed coldness towards her, she followed him anyway. Sometimes he regretted helping her at all. Mainly from the fact of calling him by her dad, or the fact of giving away some of the hard-won, magical energy that she could function normally. Not to mention her unfortunate phobia to lightning ...
Spooky at that time was collecting after the magician's hit and a table. Fortunately, apart from the weak, pulsing pain in the back of her head, nothing particularly bad happened to her. In addition, it was quite a delicate blow in the execution of the wizard. Usually he was able to discipline her in a much more severe way. She does not even want to remind her how her first master treated her ...
- Spooky ... I asked you a question. And it's better that you have a good explanation. If not ... - snarled No Heart, who was already impatient with the lack of response from Spooky. The wizard's eyes still shone ominous glow, and his hands were preparing to punish little bat for her tardiness.
The young bat after the wizard's harsh words immediately returned to reality and timidly said:
- I ... I just wanted to see you again da... I mean, mister No Heart. I missed you. - after these words, she curled up her head to hide concealment of blushing on her face. She was aware that she should not do it, but she could not resist.
The wizard, when he heard this answer, sighed bitterly, and his eyes returned to their normal dark red color. He relaxed a bit and crossed his aquamarine hands on his chest. Somewhere in the depths of his soul he expected such an answer. However, he did not know why, he was irritated by her response and behavior. Then he said coldly:
- Why did you get attached to me, Spooky? Why did you choose me instead of those unfortunate, damned members of the Care Bear Family. After all, you'll be more safe and happier with them than with me. - Spooky timidly raised her head, looked at his sinister red eyes and replied:
- Only that I... I do not feel safe among them, mister No Heart. In fact, I'd rather stay with you than with them. - after these words Spooky carefully grabbed the fluffy tail of the wizard which protruded beyond the bed. At the same time, she yawned loudly from fatigue.
The mage's eyes, on the other hand, became like disheveled saucers when he heard this. Did he hear well? Does she feel safer WITH HIM than with those silly care bears ?! It's probably an absurd or a really bad joke ! Nobody in their right mind should feel safe with him! After all, he was the personification of darkness, evil and hatred, and everyone should rather avoid him for all costs than stick to him. Unless it was Beastly, but he was a completely different case. However, if Spooky remained as a member of the Care Bear Family, she could finally experience a normal, happy life. She would not have to worry about a warm home or meal, or any threat. Not to mention that Spooky would have known more love or care than No Heart could ever (or wanted to) give her.
- Spooky, are you kidding now ?! After all the punishments I have given you and my indifference to you?! Not to mention the fact that once I almost torn you apart. - Spooky, who was very tired, answered the magician. You could sense in her voice sorrow and despair when she spoke:
- Only that I'm telling the truth, Mr. No Heart, really. And that's what you said is also true. But how can I enjoy life in Care-a-Lot when the light of this land almost blinds me? Although I have been living among the Care Bears Family for a few weeks, I do not feel safe among them. Children, whom I have to theoretically help, are afraid of me, although I did not do anything wrong. And this whole Care Bears Stare? If it is to be a good energy that brings joy and hope to everyone, as well as the main Care Bear Family attack, why can not I do it? Instead, whenever I try to do it, it brings me a lot of pain and an impression as if, if... - Spooky could not find the right words at the moment. She was so tired that she could not collect her thoughts. Unexpectedly, No Heart interjected:
- As if your insides were burning with hellfire, and your soul would soon be torn to shreds? - when he spoke these words, the magician looked surprised and he spoke with some disbelief to himself.
- Exactly, if not worse, Mr. No Heart. Although I am a member of the Care Bear Family, why the Care Bears Stare hurting me so much? Why can not I feel safe among them? Why ... why dad..dy? - immediately afterwards, Spooky fell asleep, at the same time squeezing the tail of the sorcerer. Tears appeared on her cheeks as she spoke these words.
Meanwhile, No Heart which sat quietly, tried to embrace everything that little care bear cousin said. As long as he lived in this world, he did not expect such an answer in his life! He never expected to meet a care bear or cousin who would not be happy living in this utopia that was Care-a-Lot. What's more the magician was fascinated in the part when Spooky talked about Care Bears Stare and her feelings about 's almost how he felt whenever he was injured by the hated Care Bear Stare. Not counting himself or the other enemies of the Care Bears Family like Profesor Cold Heart or Dark Heart, he did not expect anyone to be so much affected by the Care Bear Stare attack in this way. And it was said by this care bear cousin!
Which made the sorcerer wonder who Spooky really is. Initially, he considered her a small, unbearable parasite, which he intended to get rid of as soon as possible. Another stupid Care Bear, which must be destroyed in the near future. On the other hand, her incredible intuition and exaggerated caution often saved her or his , Spooky, at the moment, was probably the only member of the Care Bear Family from whom he would not have the pleasure of killing. However, after what she now said, he caused further doubts. If she can not stand Care Bear Stare,on which Care Bears Family has complete immunity, what is she? And her strange, disturbing dreams ...
'Wait a second... Am I just beginning to worry about Spooky ?! No Heart, idiot, stop worrying about this stupid bat. You must focus on planning how to destroy those damned Care Bears that have hurt you.' The wizard immediately abandoned his thoughts about Spooky and returned to his original plans to take revenge on the Care Bear Family. At the moment, any attack or attempt to escape makes no sense. It is better to give these stupid furballs the impression that they have imprisoned him for good in this pseudo prison. At this time, he will slowly regain his lost strength to escape this damned place. And the same he will be planning revenge on these furs. With luck, maybe he'll have enough power to destroy not only the Care Bear Family but also... 'MUAHAHAHAAHHA! Stupid bears do not think that you will defeat me so easily. One day I will be released from this prison and I will take revenge on you for what you took from me and ruined. I am evil, I am hatred, I am No Heart.'