A hook by any other name

- Chapter 7 -

Mike stared up at the musty white ceiling above him, his vision weak and his eyes blurred after having not slept for the past 24 hours, the fact Mike couldn't afford caffeine was also a contributing factor. He had just had his first night shift at the old Freddy Fazbears pizzeria off the highway. He was disgusted at himself, the thought of a grown man wetting himself and hiding under his chair for 5 hours made him sick. Before then Mike had struggled home, causing several old ladies to stop him in the street to ask about his sorrowful state, yet mike couldn't say what was wrong due to the fact no-one would believe him. Somehow mike had got home, where he changed his clothes and collapsed onto his barely supported bed and started to stare at the ceiling. ''Why the fuck should I go back?'' Mike wondered as he stared, and the one and only reason came to his head. Money. Mike couldn't simply live without getting this pay-check at the end of the week, His rent and food bills were simply too much for mike to afford without this simple job. Mike sat up crossed-legged on his bed and scanned his mind for options to get through this week, His first thought was to leave the job but that of course was never a valid option for Mike. Then it came to Mike, ''These...Things...They live of my terror, It must somewhat entertain them, those sick bastards. I'm going to show these animatronics what i'm made of, not a toy like the other security guards'' he told himself as he made one of the most bravest decisions of his life, which one might call foolish. Mike drifted off to sleep soon after making that decision, seems like his body had also made the decision to sleep never-mind the intense fear that had developed from his previous shift.

Mike woke up with a jolt, Thoughts raced around his mind as he thought he was late for work with the state of darkness in his room and past his window. Mike ran to other room and glanced at the flimsy clock which told him the time was 28 past 10 pm, ''Time goes fast, huh'' mike proclaimed to himself as he got dressed hurriedly as he only had 32 minutes to get to work before he was late as standard protocol for security guards was to get there at eleven, this was to make sure they didn't have to leave their post in work hours to get themselves set up for the night ahead, like Mike would leave the room with Chica or Bonnie out the window staring at him. He checked himself over to check if his scraggy uniform was buttoned correctly just before darting out onto the streets to go to his second shift.

With the Pizzeria in distance and 20 minutes to spare, Mike dulled his running down into a dull jog and decided that since Chica and Bonnie actually waited at the doors for a few seconds before attacking that he would leave the camera alone and focus on the door lights, closing the doors if only absolutely necessary to conserve power as this pizzeria obviously was a cheap establishment. Coming face to face with the door, Mike nearly slammed his keys in and strolled nervously to the security office to show he wasn't intimidated by these fiends. Mike slouched in his chair, Barely listening to Phone guy's warnings about the fourth animatronic as he put his new strategy tactic into play, The thought of survival overcoming any fear he once had.

3 am had been and gone, Mike's tactic had so far worked brilliantly as he had more then 60% power and was halfway through the night. Mike's tactic had also given him some knowledge about the animatronics too, as he now knew that Bonnie was more impatient while Chica was the opposite, waiting and draining poor Mike's power. Mike decided a look on the camera's was in order as he had to see if everything was in place, that was his job after all. After checking on Chica and Bonnie, which revealed they were in the dining area respectively and Freddy was inactive as per usual, He decided to check an area he hadn't came across before, Pirate cove. As soon as the cam loaded, He saw a red fox with its endoskeleton showing staring at the camera. Somehow this animatronic barely scared Mike, It looked badly broken and with his new found confidence with these door lights, Mike was quite confident he could survive whatever this animatronic could throw at him, and with that he switched to see what the other animatronics were doing in the dining room which was staring at each other, ''Hey! Im not that boring'' Mike thought as he looked over the two band mates.

Meanwhile in Pirate cove, a fox was staring at the camera hoping to see the on switch which proved to show that Mike was looking at him which would delay his induced sprint. Foxy didn't want to kill these security guards...These innocent people with their whole lives in front of them, it was all Freddy's fault..It was always Freddy. Foxy protested against him but he always seemed to have his way and soon Foxy was forced to kill or he would be forcefully deactivated himself, It was a kill or be killed situation for him. It had been 2 hours since the security guard had checked on him, ''I guess its time '' Foxy said in his slightly robotic mild voice to himself as he started his sprint.

Mike chewed on a granola bar to please his stomach as his second night drew to a close, when suddenly a loud metallic sound came from one of the hallways. ''Shit!'' Mike thought, as he leapt up and opened the monitor to see Foxy darting through the west hall towards him, Just with a second to react, Mike jumped towards the red button on the side. The door slammed shut with a screech and then the ear-splitting sound came as the fox slammed into the door, as he forgot the damned heavy steel door was shut, as metal collided upon metal. Foxy omitted a human like growl as he felt unimaginable pain as his body smashed into the door, injuring his endoskeleton. Foxy's body fell upon the ground with a thud as the metal doors opened.

Thoughts once again raced around Mike's head, ''why am I doing?'' ''What am I doing?!'' He asked himself as he hauled the red fox animatronic upon his desk, sending bits of old advertising posters and a very creepy staring cupcake flying across the room. Reaching down for his toolbox, he pulled out a rusty old screwdriver and surveyed the animatronic's state, He looked perfectly fine except from his jaw which was hanging down. Mike had always wanted to be a mechanic but his parents wishes came first which meant he would have to become an accountant or a doctor, Funny how that worked out.

In a mere few minutes, Mike's secret passion for engineering had helped him rewired Foxy's jaw and made sure his jaw was correctly in place. Foxy was looking better then ever, although Mike wasn't vain in any shape or form he even admitted to himself that he had done a fine job on it. After analyzing his work Mike decided he should take this animatronic and leave him outside the office door, Surely as he programmed it to come on in a few minutes.

Suddenly, a rather loud beeping noise omitted from the machine, as the animatronic leaped forwards onto Mike as it wrapt its metallic heavy hands around his throat. Mike had tears forming in his arms, He just wanted to help that's all and after time went by his struggle to breathe Lessened as Foxy's grip hardened.'How dare this man mess with my wiring' Foxy thought, gripping mikes throat even tighter, looking down on mikes horrified expression formed on his face until Foxy caught sight of his own Jaw, Correctly in place for the first time in years as Foxy finally caught on to what had happened. '' But..h-how can it be...?...He helped me even though I could have killed him..and now I am killing this poor man..? after all he helped me...'' Foxy thought to himself as his grip on the security guard's throat faltered and lessened. ''STAY AWAY FROM ME!'' Mike screeched as he backed into the corner, a look of terror flooding across the pain that once was dominant on his face.

''Look, I-Im sorry'' Foxy said in his garbled voice, placing a hand on Mike's shoulder, Mike's expression softened and was faced with bewilderment 'what-t ''. Foxy jumped, It had been long since someone actually talked to him,his social skills since then had lacked due to that. ''Who are you child?''Foxy said, Child wasn't really the word, he was a grown man for pizza's sake but due to their limited vocabulary it was either that or person,he took the less alienated option. ''I-m...Mike, The new security guard … I umm... found you unconscious...ummm...who are you?'' Mike stuttered, Surprise clear as day in his voice. Foxy glanced back at the clock 6am was coming, he couldn't be seen outside pirate cove, management would scrap him for sure after-all they didn't know what happened past midnight did they. Taking one look at mike, and vowing in his mind to him repay him, ''Im foxy...s-see you around'' Foxy said as he walked back towards his cove as the clock rang out the bells of six.


Its been so long! Frosty is here, three days past the deadline so I am terribly sorry. As per usual, 7 Is my favourite number so this is when they first met! Due to several technical problems ( My laptop breaking and then my internet going) this chapter has been delayed but its up now so enjoy! ( FOXY YOU WILL NOT ESCAPE YOUR FATE) Thanks as usual for the over 5,000 people who have read this story as well as the amazing people who have followed,favourited and reviewed! I would like to thank you all for the continued support on this quest for Moxy (Mike and foxy).Also I would like to thank the guest(s)who have been motivating me in the comment section, The section is finally up so thanks for waiting patiently. As usual see you on the flip side! - Um, I actually worked in that office before you. I'm finishing up my last week now, as a matter of fact. So, I know it can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm here to tell you there's nothing to worry about. Uh, you'll do fine.