*Flashback* Chapter 4

Today was here! It was finally my birthday, and I got to pick where we went for the day. Mom already knew where I wanted to go. "Come on, mommy! I wanna get there!" "Hold on, dear. I need to leave daddy a note," I stopped pulling on her dress and waited patiently. "Alright. Let's go," My mom smiled at me. I walked out the door and got into our car. It was a decent car. It wasn't anything expensive, but it got us around. Mom liked it for its comfort, and dad liked it for it's space. I liked it because everyone else did. Mom drove us to my favorite restaurant. I got out and waited by the trunk of the car for Mom. She got out and took my hand. We walked in to see all my friends and family waiting for me. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAMES!" I got ambushed with confetti and cheers. I jumped back a bit, but laughed when I saw what had just happened.

I had fun playing with my friends, but I was getting kinda hungry. I sat next Mom and waited for her to finish talking to my friend's mom. "Mom?" "Yes, dear?" "I'm hungry," "Did someone say 'hungry'?" I heard a female voice speak up from behind me. I truned around to see a purple bunny smiling at me. "Y-Yeah. I did," I said shyly. "Well, why don't we get you some pizza? Chica can make a great pizza for anyone!" "Okay!" I smiled at the bunny. I looked at my mom, who looked like she trusted the bunny too. "Don't eat too much, James," "I won't!" I said, walking with the bunny to the kitchen. "So who are you?" I asked her. "My names Bonnie Bunny. You can call me Bonnie or Bon," She held onto my hand gently. "Okay, Bonnie!" I smiled at her. She was like a second mom to me. We walked into the kitchen and I saw all types of pots and pans. I even saw a pot that I could fit in and still move. "Chica? You in here?" Bonnie said. "Over here, Bon!" I heard another female say from behind a counter. The other female stood up and I saw who Bonnie was talking to. It was a yellow bird with a white bib on. The bib read 'Let's Eat!' in big yellow letters. "H-Hi," I said. "Well, hello! I'm Chica the Chicken! You can call me Chica! You want some pizza?" "Yes, please," I said, still holding Bonnie's hand. The chicken turned around for a bit then came over to me with a plate. "Here you are! One slice of my great pizza!" "Thank you," I said, letting go of Bonnie's hand to hold the pizza plate. I walked over and took a seat at the table in the kitchen. I saw my mom talking again and waved. She waved back, smiling. Chica sat on the other side of the table and watched me as Bonnie had to go back to the stage to perform again. "So, what's your name?" I swallowed my mothful of pizza. "James," I said. "Oh, you're the birthday boy today!" "Yeah, today's my birthday! I came here because I like it here. I've never actually been here before, but something told me that I'd like it here, so I asked my mommy if we could come here. She said we could on my birthday, and so here I am!" I said, taking another bite of pizza. "By the way, did you make this pizza all by yourself, Chica?" "Yeah! I make all the pizza here! I like to cook and make kids like you happy!" "Man, I'd sure like to cook pizza like you someday," "You wanna learn?" she asked me. I smiled "Sure! I just need to ask my mom first," "You're a good kid!" Chica smiled and walked me over to Mom. "Hey, mom?" "Yes?" "Chica wants to teach me how to make pizza. Is that okay?" "Sure, but be careful," "I will! Thanks!" I said, walking back over to Chica. "She said yes!" Chica smiled and took me back to the kitchen. She also smiled at my mom, who smiled back. Mom seemed to trust all the characters here. As did I. Chica and I went over to the counter where the ingredients were sitting out. "So first we start with the dough," Chica picked up a tan blob of dough and put it on a wood board with powder on it. "We need flour on here so it won't stick," I watched carefully as Chica's hands made the dough. She handed me a smaller ball of dough and a rolling pin. "Here, you try. I put flour on the rolling pin," I put the ball on the counter and rolled it out into a circle. It was a little odd shaped, but I didn't mind. "Next, we'll add the tomato sauce," Chica opened a can of sauce and spread it over her pizza dough. She handed me a smaller can. "Wanna try?" I opened the can from the tab on top. I poured it all on there, then I realized that ther was too much on there. "Here, need less?" Chica handed me a big spoon and a bowl. I pulled off some of the excess sauce and put it in the bowl. "Next, cheese. What type do you want?" Chica held up two types of cheese."Can I have the one without holes?" "Cheddar or American?" I didn't know which was better, so I went with the white one. "That one, please," She put the orange one away and started to shred it into little cheese bits. She handed me a small handful and said "Now spread the cheese over the pizza like this," I watched as she evenly spread it out over the entire pizza. I did the same. "Do you want some pepperoni on it?" She asked. I thought about it. "Sure," She handed me some meat slices and showed me how to spread them out. After they were done, she said "That looks good! Now, we bake and wait," I watched as she put both pizzas in a large oven. "How long will it take?" I asked politely. "Not too long. Probably about five to ten minutes," I sat at the table, waiting. Chica sat next to me. "So how old are you today?" "Seven," I said. "Ah lucky seven. Be a good number that one," I heard a gruff pirate voice say from the door. I looked up to see a fox wearing an eyepatch, brown tattered pants, and had a hook for his left hand. "Who are you?" I asked the fox. "I be Foxy the Pirate. I sailed the seven seas of adventure for some time now," "Do you have any stories?" "I could write a book on my stories, lad. Wanna hear one?" "Yes, please!" Chica smiled and went out to go check on the other kids. Foxy sat where Chica was. "Well, one day…" Foxy went on with his story. I listened, but I kept an eye on Mom, just in case she wanted me for something. "...And that's how I defeated Blackbeard," the pirate finished. I clapped. "That was amazing!" "Aye, and speakin' of amazing, what do I smell?" I smiffed the air and realized that my pizza was done. "Looks like these are well and ready," Foxy had gotten up and over to the ovens before I knew he did. I didn't mind. I liked the pirate, chicken, and bunny. But I couldn't help but feel like someone else was missing. Foxy pulled out the pizzas. "OW! These be mighty hot, lad," "Well, they DID just come out of the oven," I laughed. "That be true," Foxy smiled at me. I saw he had a gold tooth. Chica walked in afterwards. "Pizzas done, Foxy?" She asked walking over to him. "They look done and divine to me, lass," Chica smiled a bit. She handed me my pizza. "Why don't you try it first?" I nodded and picked up a slice. I bit it and flavor flodded my mouth. "The lad looks happy to me," Foxy laughed. I knew he was talking about my reaction to the pizza. "It's amazing! Here, Foxy! You try it!" I handed the pirate a piece. He took it and ate it. "The boy be right. This is amazing!" I saw the pirate nearly swallow the whole piece. I saved a piece for Mom and Bonnie. I walked out into the party rooms again. I saw Bonnie playing her guitar on stage. I smiled and watched on. She was performing with a bear. The bear was a bit shorter than Bonnie's ears, but counting his top hat, he was easily seven feet tall. I watched as the duo played their song for a bit, the they finished. Everyone clapped and cheered. Bonnie and the bear smiled and bowed. I saw Bonnie turn to the bear and talk to him for a second. Then they both came over to me. Foxy had gone back to his Cove, where his show would begin in a few minutes. Bonnie gave me a hug and spoke to me. "James, this is Freddy Fazbear. He's our band leader and singer here," I looked up at the bear. He was a little on the big side, but he looked nice. "Hello, Freddy," I held out my hand. Freddy shook my hand with his paw. My hand dissapered for a bit in his fur. "Hi, James. So today's your day, eh?" "Yeah. I'm seven," I said politley. "A boy who knows his manners by seven. Now that's what I call good parenting," I waved my mom over so she could meet Freddy and Chica. "Mom, this is Freddy Fazbear! And this is Chica!" I motioned to Freddy and Chica. "Hello, Freddy. Hello, Chica," Mom shook Freddy's paw and gave Chica a hug. "So Chica, you taught James how to make pizza?" "Yeah she did! Wanna try it?" "Sure," I handed her a piece and she took a bite. "Wow James! This is amazing! You have a gift for this," I smiled at the comment. Freddy put a paw on my shoulder. "He also is a well-mannered and well-behaved boy," "Thank you, Freddy," Mom smiled and looked at me. I was trying to tie my shoe. Bonnie bent down to help me. "Here's how I tie shoes," I watched as she tied my shoe. "First, I tie a regular knot. Next, I make two bunny ears," I smiled as she did the second step. "Then, I cross the ears and tie them as well," I watched as she did this step. She finished tying my shoe. I stood up with her. "Thank you, Bonnie," "My pleasure," She smiled. Mom looked at her watch. "Okay, James. Dad's home, and he'll want to see his son after today," I sighed. "Okay, but can I say bye to Bonnie and everyone else first?" My mom nodded and I went off to find Foxy. I looked behind some curtains I saw. They has stars on them and were purple like Bonnie. "Foxy? Are you here?" Foxy stood up from his chair. "Aye, what do ya need, lad?" "I have to go home, so I came to say bye," "Ah, a good crew mate never forgets his goodbyes," Foxy hugged me and I hugged him back. "I'll try to come back, okay?" "Aye, ya better. Ya be apart o' me crew now," "Really?!" I asked excitedly. "Yep, and as me crew member, here," Foxy handed me an eyepatch similar to his. "Cool! Thanks Foxy!" Foxy smiled as he watched me go. I went to go find Freddy next. I found him watching some kids play arcade games. "Hey, Freddy. I have to go home to Dad, but I wanted to say goodbye first," Freddy hugged me, as Foxy did. I did too. "Make sure to behave for your parents, okay?" "I promise!" I said, smiling. Freddy smiled and waved as I left. I found Chica in the kitchen, cleaning up. "Hey, Chica. I have to go now," I said. She turned and smiled a bit. "Okay, but make sure you eat healthy, okay? You can't have pizza all the time," "Right! I will. I promise," I gave her a hug like the others. "Have fun at home!" "I will!" I went to go find Bonnie last. She was talking to Mom. Bonnie saw me and knelt down to meet my eyes. "You promise to return to us?" "I promise Bonnie," I gave her a longer hug than the others. "I will never forget you, Bonnie," I let her go. Bonnie stood. "How about a family picture for your room?" Bonnie asked. My mom smiled as she got out her her camera and set a timer. Freddy, Foxy and Chica came to be in the picture, too. "Okay everyone, smile!" The camera took the picture. Bonnie was to my right, Chica above her, Foxy to my left, and Freddy above him. Mom was in the middle, above me. I looked at the picture and said "I'm going to keep this forever!" Bonnie laughed with me, along with everyone else. "Okay, James. We need to go home now," I waved to the band as we drove home.