Author's Note:

I am back again with another chapter. How many of you actually read the Author's Note? Just think of it as an extra 100 words.

Thank you KillerWoW and Vix the Unknown for your support. Thank you Memo and Ryan for your support as well.

Let's do this…

Chapter 4: What Lurks at Night

Narrator: We pick up the following week. Gabe is out of the hospital and is going to the restaurant for the first time since his kidnapping. He was greeted with a lot of smiling faces and everyone had been worried about him. It was all over the news and Social Media that he had been missing. They wanted his picture and posted all over the internet "#gabeisback". This is where our story begins…

(My Point of View)

I finished up with the hordes of people wanting my picture. They all sat around enjoying the show Freddy was putting on. He would sing a song then take off his hat and bow his head. The Toys did not even do this in their time of performing, which was not long at all. He looked smashing in his snappy suit. He hopped off the stage and walked around. Everyone shook his hand and hugged him. This was indeed a place for kids and grown-ups alike.

It was about five minutes before closing. There were about twenty people left. I walked up to Freddy. He was done for the night, but he was still full of energy.

"I love being up here singing." He said. "It gives me such a rush. The people love the music and love this place. It is a place for children, but the adults love it too."

"I am feeling good about this place." I told him. "Keep up the good work."

I pat him on the head and walked over to Goldie. He was a bit too excited.

"This is the best day since Grand Opening!" He said excitedly. "Never have I seen such a success in all of the years of this company!"

"This has to be the best day since I became owner." I said. He cleared his throat, "Since we became owner." I corrected myself, taking his hand in mine.

"Oh I remember the day we got married." Goldie said. "That smile was stuck on your face, even when you slept that night. I remember hugging you to my chest while you slep and you smiling more, though you did not notice."

"Well this is the first break we have caught." I said. "I hope it keeps working out this way."

Narrator: Somewhere in the Facility owned by Fazbear Entertainment where Springtrap was supposedly held for 30 years, there was a new evil taking place. We start off with the supposedly dead Don Thompson aka child murderer aka Shadow Freddy. His spirit was still roaming and he is still coming.

(Don Thompson's Point of View)

It is hard forcing your spirit into a animatronic. I had learned how to make it easy. I found a new animatronic with no AI programmed into it. It was an incomplete model with a fully built endoskeleton and costume. It had a purple hat and bowtie. I made my spirit the Ai and was able to fully control it. It was the animatronic known as "Nightmare Fredbear".

Not only did I look scary, but it changed my voice to sound horrendous. I put on an evil smile.

"Now to find that punk and get revenge." I tried to teleport, but since it technically was an animatronic with a completed endo, I could not teleport. My spirit was not in control and was only functioning as an AI. I am already bonded, so it is too late to go after the Nightmare Chica costume. I walked out of the lab and saw a giant room with a present box sitting in the middle of it. I opened the box and it was empty.

"What is this doing here?" I asked aloud.

"Greetings newcomer!" A voice from behind me yelled aloud. I nearly fell backwards. "I did not know the Nightmare Fredbear was activated. Maybe you came on by accident. What is your serial number and programmed name?"

"02a7116ab76a99d3 Nightmare Gold Bear v2.2.0…" I read involuntarily.

"You are now Nightmare Fredbear, do you comply?" It asked.

"Saving new name…downloading updates, modifications, and essential company files." I found myself in download state. This was going to be a nightmare.

About 5 minutes later the update was complete.

"Looks like you are done updating." The thing from the present box said. "My name is Marionette or Puppet Master. I am all-knowing and capable of teleportation. I can turn you into a hubcap with an excessive brute force. Then there is Goldie who can block my power and take me down in a fist fight."

"Saving your name…" I let my spirit take over. "I am Don Thompson…"

"Wait a minute, I programmed you with the name Nightmare Fredbear," He said. "Don Thompson was the name of the infamous child murderer put to death. You are telling me you are his spirit?"

"In the flesh…or costume," I said. "I could use your expertise in all-knowing and powerful to help me with something."

"I am not going to help you get to Gabe," He responded. "He and I are at peace. If I were to go after him, Goldie would come back at me 10 times stronger."

"You do not have to go against him," I said. "Give me the power of animatronic free will. I want to be able to teleport and use my powers I had when I was a Shadow."

"I will not do so unless you can complete my challenges." He told me. "They are very tough and will challenge your mortal mind. Here is an example."

We teleported into a dark realm. Out of nowhere, a hole appeared in the ground. Within that hole was fire and lava.

"Welcome to the doorway to hell." He said. "This is the improved version. Give it a try; you will not die…yet."

I saw a rickety bridge in the center of it. I placed a foot on a board and it fell off effortlessly.

"I have to make it to the other side?" I asked.

"It looks easy, but it is not." The Puppet said. "Not only do you have to mind the boards, but also you have to make sure the bridge does not collapse. You have to be super-fast."

I measured it out and calculated estimated speed and how much distance. I would have to go 30 feet at an estimated 5 mph. Not even my human form could do that.

"This is a challenge meant for a cheetah." I snapped.

"Until you can master it, you are on your own." He said.

I can go on average 25 feet at 3 mph. I was just a hair short.

I tried to run across. I picked up to full speed. I made it to second to last and failed. The puppet caught me before I fell in and teleported me back.

"If you cannot do that, you are not ready for teleportation." He said, returning us to the facility.

"I am a teleporting pro." I said. "Or I was until my costume and powers were stripped of me."

"You got those by unfair means." He said. "Either play fair, or don't play at all. If you cannot master it, the new restaurant is at the edge of town. Have a good run!"

I looked up the files for the new restaurant. It is exactly five miles away. That would take me forever on foot. I lucked out when I found out Gabe only lives a few blocks over from the restaurant. That made the five miles worth it

"Thank you for activating me, I have a walk to do." I walked outside and noticed we were in the woods. This would be perfect cover. I found a trench coat and pulled the hood over my head and buttoned the front. You could barely notice I was an animatronic. I also found some leather gloves and shoes to match. Why would this be lying around the facility?

I ran off into the woods and headed to my location…the house of Gabe and Goldie.

(Goldie's Point of View)

Gabe and I were headed home. It had been a long day and we were tired. He was still smiling from how well this day went.

We did not have to drive very far to get home. In fact, we did not have to drive at all. The restaurant was very close to home. I do not know if that is coincidence or sheer luck.

We got out of the car and walked up to the house. It was fairly warm and threatening rain.

"I love rainy weather." Gabe said.

"I love you," I responded. He hugged me.

"I love you too Goldie," He replied. I placed an arm around him and we walked inside.

Gabe walked straight back to our room and got changed. I walked back to Joshua's room to check on him.

He was hunched over holding his stomach. I ran over to his side.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"M-my energy burning mechanism," He replied.

"I need to take you to Parts and services," I said. "I do not think you burned enough energy."

I held his hand and walked him to the car. On my way out the door, I stopped to tell Gabe.

"I am taking Joshua to see Toy Foxy," I said. "He needs to have his waste disposed of."

"How embarrassing," Joshua said.

"I am sorry we weren't here sooner." I said to Joshua. "We need to start carrying you places with us. We have been leaving you home alone a lot lately. Tomorrow you will be with us."

We walked out the door and to the car. He climbed in the front seat and we drove off. I really did not like the idea of leaving Gabe home alone, but nothing would happen.

(Don Thompson's Point of View)

It took me a while, but I eventually reached the other end of town. It was completely dark outside. I checked my current location using the GPS built into the animatronic. I was about 100 feet from my destination.

I arrived in time to see Goldie leaving with his animatronic child. I did not see Gabe with him, which was a plus for me. I waited for them to leave. I walked down the road with my hood pulled over my head. I saw him pass and turned around.

"Now to head to their house," I said aloud. I looked at my pointy fingers and smiled evilly. This time is no pact no rules.

I needed a plan for entry. I saw that there was an open window on the other end of the house. I walked over and climbed inside.

I peeked around the corner and noticed Gabe walking out the front door.

"Shit," I whispered to myself. He climbed in his car and drove away.

I decided to wait it out until he got back. Where could he be headed?

(My Point of View)

Something was telling me to get into my car and drive to the restaurant. I was driving down the road and Shadow Bonnie teleported into the front seat.

"I called you into the car because I sensed a disturbing energy around your house." He said to me. "You need to stay near Goldie until I can figure it out."

"Thank you for nearly giving me a heart attack," I said. "Also, thank you for your concerns. I guess Goldie did not sense the energy."

We pulled up to the restaurant. I keep forgetting how close it is. Goldie's car was parked in front. I parked next to him.

"Well let's go and pay a surprise visit to Goldie in my pajamas." I said. Good thing I decided to actually wear pajamas that night.

We walked inside and back to Parts and Services. Goldie saw me and Shadow Freddy coming.

"What happened you two?" Goldie asked. "Why are you in your pajamas?"

"Shadow Bonnie did not give me much time to change." I said. "He sensed a negative energy at our house and told me to stay with you."

"Thank you for watching out for Gabe." Goldie said to Shadow Bonnie. "I will take it from here."

"Keep your eyes open." Shadow Bonnie said. "There is an evil force at play here."

Shadow Bonnie teleported out of the room.

"Does this mean we are not even safe at home?" I asked.

"I do not know what it means." Goldie said. "I just wish these forces would leave us alone."

"How is Joshua doing?" I asked.

"He is not too good." Goldie replied. "Mangle is threatening to take out his energy burning mechanism and put electrical energy instead."

"We are such bad parents." I said. "We cannot even take care of a robotic child."

I covered my face with my hands. He came up and rubbed my shoulders.

"It will be okay," He said. "We just have to keep a closer eye on him."

"We said we would do that when it was put in," I reminded him. "Look at him, he is in bad shape."

Toy Foxy walked him out to us.

"He should be alright," Toy Foxy said. "Make sure he burns all of his energy. If you two are too busy, I will have to take out his energy burning mechanism. It is painful for an animatronic to have left over unburned energy. I am kind of speaking from experience here."

"Thank you Toy Foxy," I said.

"You're welcome Gabe," He replied.

We left the restaurant and got in the car.

"We are sorry to put you through such pain Joshua." I said.

"It is okay father." He replied.

"We promise to pay more attention." I said. I sat in the backseat with him.

We pulled up to the house. I was starting to sense the energy. Goldie sensed it more than I did.

"What could possibly be stirring all of this eerie energy?" Goldie asked.

(Don's Point of View)

I saw them pull up and hid in a closet in the room. I could probably guess it was the room of the robotic child. I heard the front door open and keys clink inside of a key dish.

"Darn it I forgot my car." I heard Gabe say.

"You can get it in the morning." I heard Goldie reply

"Can't you just go and grab my car?" Gabe asked. "All you have to do is teleport and drive it the few blocks."

"Fine, I will be right back," I heard Goldie say.

"Want to watch TV in here Joshua?" I heard Gabe ask. "When was the last time we watched TV as a family?"

"That sounds good father," I heard Joshua reply. The TV turned on. This was my chance to get him.

I snuck around behind the couch quietly and flipped the switch in the child's head. Gabe turned to him.

"You must be tired," He said. "You randomly fell asleep."

He turned off the TV. He looked at the back of Josh's head and saw where I opened it to turn it off.

"What the f…" I knocked him out. I dragged him out the back door of his house. I had now kidnapped him again, and this time I was not holding back.

(Goldie's Point of View)

I decided while I was out to run a quick errand. How bad could that be? I needed to go and count today's profit of the restaurant. I also had to talk to Freddy about plans for tomorrow. My quick grabbing of the car took me an hour. I waved goodbye to Freddy and remotely sealed the doors with the tablet.

I got in the car and started it. I backed out of the parking lot and drove home. I was shaking by this point because of that energy and the fact that I left Gabe alone again.

I pulled up to our house and ran inside. The back door was wide open and Joshua was deactivated on the couch. I flipped the switch on the back of his head and he booted up.

"What happened?" He asked me. "Hello father Goldie."

"When was the last time you saw Gabe?" I asked.

"We were watching TV here on the couch and I randomly shut down," Joshua replied.

"Son of a bitch!" I yelled.

I connected minds with Shadow Bonnie. He entered the living room.

"Need something Goldie?" He asked me.

"I went to run an errand and grab Gabe's car." I told him. "I come back and he is gone."

"I told you to keep him nearby!" He hissed. "Now he has been kidnapped again."

"I cannot connect with Gabe's mind." I said. "He must be knocked out again."

I covered my face with my hands. I keep on losing Gabe and it is tearing me apart.

"We need to figure out what form he took this time." Shadow Bonnie said. "I doubt he is Shadow Freddy again."

"He is probably enlisting the help of Shadow Foxy and Shadow Chica." I said. "You told me they were mean."

"They are mean, but they do not want to cause trouble." Shadow Bonnie said. "They promised to leave you and Gabe alone."

"When I get my hands on him," I said, "I will hit him with a blast of energy so big that he won't want to come back."

I felt rage burn up and I blasted the TV through the wall. I can usually control myself, but I was pissed beyond anything. This time, it is war.

Narrator: Goldie stayed up that night, powered by anger. Joshua slept on the couch next to him. Shadow Bonnie paced the floors wondering where to start. Gabe was missing again and Goldie was not holding back. First he needed answers and he knew just where to find them.

Author's Note

This story is a big circle. I am lost and found and lost again. Predictable isn't it? 3,000 words of fun makes the plot. See you all in the next chapter.