The Care Bears Movie (1985)

Jackie Burroughs: The Spirit

Quotes 

• The Spirit : Well done, Nicholas. He'll be in a deep sleep only long enough for you to take over his magic show.

  Nicholas : But I... I couldn't!

  The Spirit : Yes, you can. You must! This is your chance to show that you are a greater magician than he. They love him for his magic, they'll love you for your's. I'll help you.

  Tender Heart Bear : Nicholas! Stop! This isn't the way to make friends!

  Nicholas : Who are you?

  Tender Heart Bear : I'm Tender Heart. A Care Bear. Your friend.

  The Spirit : Friend? Where was he when you needed him?

  Tender Heart Bear : What matters is I'm here now, and Nicholas needs me the most.

  [the Spirit angrily growls and blows Tender Heart away] 

  The Spirit : See, Nicholas? Magic can do anything you want it to.

  Nicholas : Hey, neat!

  Tender Heart Bear : Magic isn't the answer, Nicholas. Your feelings can help you find the true answer.

  The Spirit : Don't listen to him! There are dozens of children out there waiting to see your magic.

  Nicholas : They'll love me just like they did the Great Fetuccini! I know all his tricks. I'm not doing anything wrong.

  Tender Heart Bear : He won't succeed! The spirit doesn't care about him, but I do!

• Jason : Nicholas! We care about you! We used to be like you. We thought nobody cared.

  Kim : But we were wrong. Now we want to be your friends, Nicholas, and make sure you're never alone again. Believe us, Nicholas! Believe us.

  Nicholas : I... I believe you!

  The Spirit : No! You can't! Don't do it! Stop! You don't care! They don't care!

• Tender Heart Bear : Nicholas, what have you done?

  Nicholas : Only what they did to me. They deserved it.

  Tender Heart Bear : No, Nicholas. Please, listen!

  The Spirit : Quick, Nicholas!

  Nicholas : "Nyx... byx... styx!"

  The Spirit : This is only the beginning.

  Tender Heart Bear : This is a job for all the Care Bears!

• Nicholas : There. The spell is cast. Now, everyone in town will know the loneliness they've made me feel.

  The Spirit : Not quite. Look. These two children still care very much about everyone... except you.

  Nicholas : But they were to fall under my spell.

  The Spirit : Ah, but those soft little bears shield them from your spell with their... love and caring.

  Nicholas : Ah, let them go. I'm even now.

  The Spirit : Are you? What about all the others?

  Nicholas : Others?

  The Spirit : All the others that you have not yet cast your spells on. All the others that still care.

  Nicholas : I've gotten even with the whole town. That's all I wanted.

  The Spirit : The others will come after you for what you've done.

  Nicholas : What should I do?

  The Spirit : You must finish it! Go ahead! Say it!

  Nicholas : Neebo, weebo, tick tock, reebo, zeebo, zip zap, zock! AAH!

  [releases a cloud with evil eyes into the room] 

  The Spirit : This spell will seek out the children and bring them to us at any cost!

  Nicholas : Isn't there another way?

  The Spirit : No! They must be taught a lesson! A lesson for the children! A lesson for the town! A lesson for everyone!

  Nicholas : What do you mean everyone?

  The Spirit : Now, go!

  [the cloud leaves] 

  Nicholas : You said a lesson. What kind of lesson?

  The Spirit : Never mind that. You must now collect the ingredients for your next spell.

• Nicholas : It's not going to work! Even the spell won't defeat them!

  The Spirit : The spell was just having a little sport. The children are it's true target. Perhaps a sprinkle of toadstool mold will speed things up.

• The Spirit : They're on their way!

  Nicholas : [wakes up with a start]  Ah! Here?

  The Spirit : You'll be ready for them.

  Nicholas : How?

  The Spirit : By completing your final spell.

  Nicholas : Final spell?

  The Spirit : You must gather the elements quickly. When those two children arrive, they must be all that is left of caring in this world.

  Nicholas : You don't mean...?

  The Spirit : Yes! Everyone must be taught the lesson!

  Nicholas : But...

  The Spirit : Don't you see, Nicholas? It's too late to stop now! You must finish what you started! There's no turning back! Ha HA!

  [the spirit and Nicholas laugh maniacally] 

• Nicholas : Who are you? How do you know my name?

  The Spirit : I am a spirit, Nicholas. Your friend. I know many things... almost everything.

  Nicholas : Everything?

  The Spirit : I know how you can earn more friends.

  Nicholas : Really? How?

  The Spirit : With magic.

  Nicholas : Magic?

  [turns to Mr. Fettuccini] 

  The Spirit : Oh, not his magic tricks. I mean real magic. Magic that can make your fondest wish come true.

  Nicholas : You mean you can use magic to get people to like me?

  The Spirit : No, but you could. All you have to do is undo the lock.

• [as the audience laughs at Nicholas] 

  Nicholas : Make them stop laughing! Make them stop!

  The Spirit : Only you can do that. Here - teach them a lesson.

  Nicholas : A lesson?

  Kid in audience : Come on! Make us laugh!

  The Spirit : One they'll never forget!

  Nicholas : [reads]  Simmer-sot, Ra dee tar...

  Tender Heart Bear : Nicholas, no!

  Nicholas : ...Tazork nee!

  [There is a thunderclap. The kids in the audience instantly start brawling] 

  The Spirit : Now they know how you've felt all your life, without a friend in the world. Now, they feel nothing!