Hey, Roxy Goth here. This is my first time writing for Five Nights at Freddie's, as well as Games in general.
I've not played the games, but I have looked up the characters profiles online and also researched the franchise on TV Tropes.
This fic provides an alternate explanation for why the animatronics try to kill the security guard, while [hopefully] not ruining the game.
Golden Freddie will not appear as I believe he is an hallucination.
This fanfics takes place during the first game. I know they're meant to be haunted by the murdered children but I don't know how that works quite. Basically I'm waiting for the movie to come out before I even touch that subject.
You now have all the info, if you don't like the sound of it, don't read. Thank you, Roxy.
I do not own Five Nights at Freddy's or any associated characters/unfortunate security guards. I do own Colin Berlin, the manager + his deputy.
The pizzeria was a hum of activity at the moment. It was 9:45, just nearing the end of cleaning up. The staff talked to each other as they hovered and scrubbed, occasionally lifting their heads to smile at the three frozen animatronics on the stage.
Over the next fifteen minutes one by one the employees left until there was just the manager and his deputy left in the office.
"Okay, everything done, switch on their free roaming. Make sure the timer's on" The manager ordered. "Last thing we want is the freakin' servos jammin' up."
Dutifully the deputy switched the roaming on. Together they switched off the lights and shut down the entire building.
By the point they'd finished this it was 10:30.
Just before they left the manager looked at the animatronics. 'Just letting you know you have a new security guard tonight. His name's Colin Berlin. Do me a favour, try to make him last a good couple of days, please?'
His deputy laughed. "I can't believe you talk to the robots. You do realise they can't hear you, right?'
The manager kept an eye on the animatronics. "Firstly, they're animatronics and secondly, it helps me feel better. Anyway, let's go." Together they then locked the doors and left in their respective cars.
For about half an hour the building was completely silent. Then Freddy flicked his eyes round the restaurant.
'I think they're gone' Freddy thought. The animatronics couldn't speak while 'off' but they could certainly think.
'Today was good.' Bonnie observed. 'The kids seemed to really like us.'
'They always like us.' Chica thought. 'It's the parents that hate us.'
'Anyway.' Freddy cut in before an argument could develop. 'We have a new security guard. How long do you reckon he'll last?'
'One night if I have anything to do with it.' Bonnie thought immediately.
'I'll go three.' Chica added.
'Four.' Freddy raised the games. Then he called out. 'Foxy! What do you reckon?'
'Two of course.' They could hear the foxes excitement.
'You always go two.' Chica complained.
'Er, yeah? Cos that's when I get involved, obviously. Wait till he gets introduced t' the sharp end of my hook…' Despite the fact that they A couldn't see the fox and B couldn't move until 12 they knew that Foxy was mentally looking at his hook and admiring it.
'God I can't wait to see the guards reaction to that.' Bonnie thought, the humour evident in his voice.
'Screaming and crying probably' Chica thought, dryly.
'I wonder if he'll wet himself.' Freddy thought, mentally stroking his chin. 'The last one did…'
'The last one was a land-lubbin' wimp!' Foxy thought scornfully. 'I don't even know how they hire these people…'
'They must be being paid a hell of a lot'
Freddy decided to get his friends focused. 'Okay, so what's the plan of attack for tonight? I'm staying here obviously. Chica?'
There was a pause then. 'I think I'll just stick on my usual route tonight. Kitchen, Restroom, Dining Area, East Hall. That seems to work pretty well and it wastes some time.'
Freddie mentally nodded. 'Bonnie?'
'I think I'll go Dining Area, Backstage, West Hall, Supply Closet the West hall Corner.' The bunny gave a laugh. 'I love the corner – the security guard always loses it then!'
'Well, yeah, I think I'd lose it if I saw your ugly mug glaring at me from a freakin' camera!' Chica though playfully.
'Watch it Duck!'
'I am not a duck, I'm a chicken! Check the couler!'
'Break it up!' Freddy thought, mentally putting his arms out. 'Honestly you two are such children…'
'Exsqueeze me, I am only one year younger than you!' Bonnie pointed out.
'And I'm only two!' If Chica could turn her head she'd be glaring.
'What, two years old?' The three onstage animatronics all jumped slightly. They'd forgotten about Foxy. 'That explains a lot!'
'Can it Fox! You know what I meant!'
'Wait! What time is it, me mateys?'
Flicking his eyes to the clock Freddy read out the time.
'Shiver me timbers! That time already? Well, it be lovely speakin' to ya, but I need to prepare!'
'Prepare for what?' Chica thought. 'All you do is run down the corridor singing softly. It hardly takes talent.'
'You forget, he has to spend a good couple of minutes freakin' the guard out by peaking out that curtain. I'm surprised they haven't fell down yet, are they not about to dis-dis…what's the word?'
'What word?'
'Er…crumble, fold, rot?'
'Disintegrate?' Freddy suggested.
Mentally snapping his fingers Bonnie thought. 'That's it!'
'They won't dissinarate!' Foxy thought, a hint of worry behind his voice. 'These are the best curtains in the whole history of the world!'
'Sure they are, Foxy.'
'You'll see! Tomorrow I'll prove to all of you! No one messes with old Foxy the Fox!'
Mentally outing his hands up Bonnie smirked. 'All right! Don't get your tail in a twist.'
'You know I haven't got a tail to twist, ya jerk!'
'I know, that's why I said it.'
'Freddy they're picking on me, make them stop!'
'They're!? I never said anything!' Chica though, protesting.
'You didn't have to, I can feel you smirking!'
'Shut up, all of you!' Freddy thought, with clear annoyance that was felt by the other three. 'I've seen two year olds act with more maturity than you three!'
Thus started another argument until Freddy noticed something. 'Guys! Shut up! We've only got a little while till this Berlin guy arrives. Let's get into positions.'
'Like we left them' Bonnie snarked, mentally rolling his eyes. He could feel Freddy glaring at him. 'Okay all right, I'll calm down. Geez, take a chill pill.'
And with that the animatronics went completely silent each planning their strategy for the new guy.
