Chapter 7: Just Believe

Spring first tuned the guitar and then began to play a nice peaceful tune and his mother rocked her head side-to-side as he played. Remembering most of the notes, he often glanced at his mother who had closed her eyes listening. She had just the warmest smile on her face and her ears flicked with interest. Soon the two began to sing the chorus of "You Are My Sunshine" by Willie Nelson.

Springtrap & Ms. Salvage

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy, when skies are gray

You'll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away"

The others had began to wake up on the train and could hear the two singing...deciding not to interrupt, they only listened by the open window as the two repeated the chorus.

Springtrap & Ms. Salvage

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are gray

You'll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away"

The others had began to tear up while Spring and his mother laughed and hugged.

"Oh mom, I'm so glad you're okay. I missed you so much!" Spring said.

"Me too sweetie, this is the best Christmas ever." She beamed.

"So mom...I was still wondering if maybe...you could come with me."

Ms. Salvage still was unsure, living here for so long, it would be hard to leave it. Spring knew what she was thinking and patted her shoulder.

"I don't mean move away mom, just visit. I know your shifts at the hospital don't start until next week, and it's only Friday, plus I would like to show you the town. Please?" Spring asked.

"Well...it would be nice. And your friends are very nice...I guess a weekend visit wouldn't hurt."

"Thanks mom!"

But Spring could still sense something was upsetting his mother. His ears drooped.

"Mom... is there something else wrong? You must tell me." Spring said.

"It's just...after dealing with this for so many years. It would be really nice for you to stay...after the visit." Ms. Salvage said.

This surprised Spring, but not a whole lot. Yes, he really wanted to fully connect to his mother again, but to leave the Fazbear Gang? Surely there had to be some kind of negotiation, plus he hadn't lived with the gang for a whole year yet.

"Hmm, well I'd have to talk to Freddy about it. But I could never separate from you again...never again." Spring said.

"Me neither, but I would like to see your town. At least in its current state."

"That's all I ask of you."

A little while later, the gang had split off to explore the quiet and peaceful town, or at least places without a lot of snow. None of them cared at the moment what presents awaited them back home, they only cared about making sure Spring and Ms. Salvage had as much time with each other as they could. At one point Bon Bon spoke to Bonnie at the house about an earlier situation.

"Hey Bonnie, remember that little thing we discussed back home?" She smirked.

"Yeah?"

"Come around to the back."

Bonnie curiously walked around the back of the house with Bon Bon, only to meet a large and strong snow monster, who to Bonnie seemed pretty harmless.

"Uh...is that?"

"Marshmallow from Frozen? Yep!"

"Hah, he doesn't look so tough." Bonnie scoffed.

Marshmallow growled in response but Bonnie only laughed.

"You obviously underestimate him." Bon Bon rolled her eyes.

"Pfft, if this is the guy who wants to kick my ass, THEN BRING IT SNOWBALL!" Bonnie puts up his dukes.

That's when Marshmallow transformed into his battle form, ice spikes sticking out of his back and arms, his fingers and teeth sharpening into claws and fangs, and he let out a large roar which was enough to send Bon Bon flying.

"Oops, my bad Princess Bon Bon." Marshmallow said.

"No problem, I'll leave you two alone." She left.

Bonnie just stood there terrified and Marshmallow grabbed him and pulled him closer to his face.

"So you think I can't kick your ass huh?" Marshmallow growled.

"EEP!" Bonnie squeaked out.

Meanwhile, Spring talked with Freddy in front of the house, both ignoring Bonnie getting beaten up behind the house.

"Freddy...I was wondering something..." Spring said.

"Yes Spring?"

"Look, you know I haven't seen my mother in years...and I wanted her to visit the town this weekend...but afterwards..."

"You want to stay with her for awhile."

Spring was surprised that Freddy knew what he was going to say. But Freddy was smiling.

"Spring, we won't stop you from living with your mother. You two deserve to be together and bond again. Besides, you have teleportation, you can come visit us anytime you want." Freddy said.

"Thanks Freddy." Spring smiled.

The two hug but it was interrupted when they hear a loud punch and Bonnie goes flying into the air and lands between them, face-first into the snow. Spring and Freddy turn to see Marshmallow coming from behind the house brushing off his claws and fist-bumping Bon Bon before leaving.

"Thanks Bon Bon!" Marshmallow said.

"No prob, nice to see you again!" Bon Bon said.

Freddy and Spring were dumbfounded.

"How do you even...nevermind. I guess we should be going soon...I'd be delighted to have her over my house." Freddy nodded.

And so after packing a suitcase, Ms. Salvage was ready to leave her house for the weekend. Springtrap brought his guitar and Plushtrap as well. Nette waited for everyone to climb aboard the Fazbear Express and made sure to go on a much safer route, for the mother's sake. Meanwhile inside the main car, everyone was chatting with their own kind. Freddy had begun to think about his future and about his friends...no...his extended family.

That night, they had arrived back in Striker City, Nette had stopped the train in the subway and once everyone was out he snapped his claws making the train vanish out of existence. Freddy turned to everyone as they exited the subway.

"So...I guess we'll separate for now?" Freddy shrugged.

Everyone agreed, Freddy, Golden and Fredrick went back to Freddy's house where they saw presents waiting for them. Fredrick was rather surprised to see presents for him at Freddy's house than his own, he was actually surprised he got any presents at all after what he did. The best present Freddy received was a brand new tophat with his name engraved on it. Golden's best present was his own royal blue microphone. And Fredrick's was a special remote control used to open any door within range.

"You guys want to play a little game?" Fredrick smirked.

"What kind of game?" Golden asked.

"It's called 'CLOSE ALL DOORS'!"

Fredrick pressed the large button on the remote causing a cabinet in the kitchen to open, Freddy ran to close it just as the fridge door opened and Golden ran to that. They laughed as this went on for almost 15 minutes. Meanwhile with the foxes, they were thrilled over their favorite gifts. Foxy's best gift was a brand new pirate hat he proudly wore on his head now. Mangle's best gift were brand new pink boxing gloves. She eagerly put them on and glared at Foxy who raised his hand and hook.

"Mangle please not now!" Foxy gasped.

TWACK!

WASTED

But as Foxy hit the ground, he noticed an extra small gift they hadn't touched.

"Aye, what's this?" Foxy wondered.

Taking it he saw that it hsd both of their names on it.

"Well, open it already." Mangle said taking off the boxing gloves.

As Foxy carefully unwrapped it...he sat there with wide eyes.

"Uh...Foxy what is it?" Mangle asked.

Looking herself, her own eyes widened.

"No way...is that?"

Then they both screamed at the same time.

"TICKETS FOR A WORLD CRUISE LIKE WE ALWAYS DREAMED? HELL YEAH!"

"WE CAN TAKE TRAVEL THE WORLD!"

"AND SEE THE SIGHTS!"

"AND FIGHT RIVAL PIRATES FOR THEIR TREASURE!"

"THAT TOO!"

Foxy tackled Mangle in joy and they rolled around cheering. Then Mangle remembered something.

"Oh yeah, I need to talk to Freddy then."

"And I need to talk to Chica."

With the chickens, they were cheering excitedly over their new kitchenware and different food magazines they had gotten. Also included were new oven mitts and jewelry.

"This has to be the best Christmas." Chica said.

"Hey look...there's one left." Chi Chi pointed out.

"Huh, it's so flat." Chica picked up it.

Opening it, they both gasped when they saw it was a flier that had came from the world cruise that Foxy and Mangle were getting. The crewmen were looking for some new professional chefs to help them out and form a cooking show. And if it did well, their show could be brought back Striker City where it could turn into a worldwide cooking show and a bonus fashion show. The flier even came with 2 more tickets for the cruise.

"Oh my god...OH MY GOD THIS IS AWESOME!" Chica squealed.

"THIS IS OUR BIG CHANCE! WE'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL COOKS AND GET OUR OWN SHOW, especially after I quit my job as a spy. And the fashion show is just a bonus!" Chi exclaimed.

"Going on a world cruise is what Foxy told me he and Mangle always wanted to do...hey you think they got tickets too?"

"We'll have to talk to them later to find out. Plus now I need to talk to Bonnie."

With Nette, all he wanted for Christmas was a new magical music box...and this morning he was overjoyed to see a brand new one sitting in his living room, it even came with a pack of CDs with his favorite tunes to listen to as well.

"YES FINALLY! Hah...and it's even bigger! Finally, a music box worthy of a puppet such as myself." Nette smiled.

So Nette proceeded to move all his stuff in his old box and put them in the new one. Of course he's always keep his old one since he's had that since he was little. And finally with the bunnies, Bonnie and Bon Bon's suspicions were true. Entering their parents' bed room, their jaws hung down wide.

"MOM...DAD...HOLY CRAP!" Bonnie yelled.

The two woke up and saw their kids.

"Morning you two, you ready to go downstairs?" Their mom asked.

"No time soon, at least until you've looked at yourselves." Bon Bon said.

Both the mother and father examined themselves before gasping and looking at each other.

"HONEY! YOU'RE ALL FUR AGAIN!"

"DEAR, YOU'RE ROBOT HALF IS GONE!"

The two jumped out of bed cheering and Bonnie and Bon Bon joined them. Santa had reversed the robot sides of the two and now they were normal purple and blue bunnies, their father was revealed to be the blue one like Bon Bon.

"How does it feel to finally be back to normal?" Bonnie asked.

"Honestly, I was kinda getting used to it, but I'd rather have my own body back." Their father shrugged.

"I'm feeling a lot stronger now than I was before." Their mother said.

"Well come on, let's go open presents, but they won't be nearly as good as having you back to normal." Bon Bon said.

"Yeah, this right here is the best present we could ever get." Bonnie rubbed his sister's head.

Awhile later, Nette made a surprise visit to the bunny's house. Bon Bon invited him in and kissed him.

"Merry Christmas Nette!"

"Merry Christmas to you as well Bon Bon." Nette smiled.

The parents were busy talking alone but waved to Nette.

"Ah...Santa reversed them I see...that's great!" Nette nodded!

"Yeah, so what's up?" Bonnie asked.

"Bon Bon once mentioned to me about how your parents have long wanted to take a long honeymoon, and eventually move. Now that they're back to normal, I think now would be that time." Nette said.

"You'd really do that for us?" The mother said.

"Of course, you deserve after being robotic for so long." Nette said.

"Thank ya kindly!" The father nodded.

"Sweet, I guess that means it will be another brother and sister cross-country trip for us then!" Bon Bon said.

"Indeed, which reminds me, I need to talk to Chi Chi." Bonnie sighed.

"You're okay with this right Nette?" Bon Bon asked.

Nette hugged her.

"I'm happy as long as your happy." Nette grew a large smile.

Later on that night, Bonnie raced over to Chi Chi's apartment to deliver the news. Chi Chi came to the door with a large smile.

"Hey Bonnie, how has your day been?" Chi Chi asked.

"Very great, especially with our parents going on a much-needed honeymoon tomorrow thanks to Nette. But uh...there's something we need to talk about too!" Bonnie said.

"Yeah...me too!" Chi Chi said.

Suddenly Foxy comes racing over and nearly tackles them into the apartment.

"Hey Chi Chi, is Chica here?" Foxy asked.

"I'm right here." Chica waved from the couch.

The boys came in and felt the small tension in the air. Foxy decided to start first and cleared his throat.

"So uh...Chica...do ye remember when I once told you about how me and Mangle have always wanted to sail the seas, mainly on a cruise?" Foxy asked.

"Yeah...that's what I wanted to talk about." Chica said.

"We got tickets to go."

Suddenly both Foxy and Chica realized they had said it at the same time. Bonnie and Chi Chi were surprised.

"Wait, you actually get to go?" Chica asked.

"Aye...me and Mangle...wait...ye two as well?" Foxy asked.

"Yeah...HOLY CRAP WE'RE ALL GOING!" Chica screamed.

Everyone but Bonnie cheered, the bunny felt out of place all of sudden, especially realizing what this meant for him and Chi Chi. The beakless chicken looked at Bonnie and immediately stopped cheering.

"Sorry Bonnie, I needed to tell you that me and Chica were finally living our childhood dream of becoming professional chefs...and we got a position on the cruise the foxes are going on. I was wondered you be pissed off and reject the idea." Chi Chi sighed.

But Bonnie then smiled much to her shock.

"Actually, I needed to tell you that me and Bon Bon were planning a cross country road trip...and even I was worried about your emotions towards it." Bonnie said.

Chi Chi smiled...she remembered the few times he and Bon Bon would go on a road trip, and she would be involved every single time...maybe just this once...the bunnies could do it alone.

"Bonnie I don't mind you going away, I'll still love you no matter what. Besides we all need a break from this town...a long one. You two can go on ahead...me and Chica were gonna be busy anyways on the cruise. If there is any crazy way we can still meet up, I'm all for it. Besides like Spring you can teleport now." Chi Chi said.

"True...then this isn't goodbye." Bonnie nodded.

"Aye, time for us to sail the seven seas...or at least one of them." Foxy said.

"You're so funny." Chica giggled.

The two pairs kissed their respective lovers, meanwhile, Mangle explained her situation to Freddy.

"So yeah, I don't know exactly how long the cruise is...but this means we won't be around each other much for awhile." Mangle said.

Freddy smiled and straightened his bowtie.

"Mangle, you and Foxy are able to do as you please, I'm not going to stop anyone from living their dreams." Freddy said.

"Well what are you gonna do?" Mangle asked.

"I'll probably stick around here, I've actually been interested in joining the Comedy Club, that or working with Fredrick, even Golden is interested." Freddy shrugged.

"Well you were always the funniest guy I met...I wish you the best of luck...and thanks for understanding." Mangle said.

The two hugged and kissed, of course Fredrick had to slap Golden from giggling. Finally the foxes talked to Nette about this situation. He never thought this day would come.

"So many years you two...so many years...I've never thought I'd actually be rid of your problems for once." Nette darkly laughed.

"Yeah well expect some more when we get back landlubber, besides...you know you'll miss us." Foxy crossed his arms.

"As if!" Nette looked away.

The foxes rolled their eyes and smirked. Nette looked back with a less happy look.

"I uh...guess I'll miss you...a bit. I mean no one said I can't just appear on the cruise and ruin your day." Nette smirked.

"Pfft, whatever, we'll still find ways to cause trouble back to you." Mangle sneered.

"Well then bring it on." Nette stared back at her.

"Oh we'll be bringing it...MARION!" Foxy said.

Mangle braced for Nette to lunge, but he only chuckled back.

"Sure keep on saying it...just don't be shocked when I break every bone in your body when you get back."

"Only if you can catch me."

Mangle rolled her eyes again.

"You two bicker too much, it drives me insane." Mangle shook her head.

"He started it." They both pointed at each other.

"Anyways...we'll see you around Nette, and thank you. We wouldn't even be in this city if it wasn't for you." Mangle said.

"It wasn't a big deal...now if you two will excuse me...I got a new music box to get to. Oh and Foxy..."

"Yeah?"

Nette suddenly kicks Foxy in the crotch knocking him down.

"Watch yourself...hehehe." Nette whispered.

He quickly warped away leaving Foxy groaning on the ground, though he managed to get up a few seconds later, angered by Mangle laughing at him.

"STOP LAUGHING!"

"OR WHAT?"

The two foxes got in each other's faces growling...only to smile.

"The ship's captain is gonna get a lot of headaches with us around." Foxy said.

"Yeah...but he won't stop me from kicking your ass."

"You mean me kicking your ass."

"You two don't stop do you?"

The foxes turn to see Mike, Jeremy and BB walking by.

"Nope, it's a habit of ours...extremely common." Foxy shrugged.

Foxy then shoves Mangle to the ground and sprints off.

"FOXY!"

"HA-HA! CAN'T CATCH ME LASS!"

"GGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRR!"

The three humans just shook their heads as the foxes chase each other around. As the weekend moved on, Ms. Salvage was liking the town so much more than she thought she would, though it still wasn't as good as her town. By Sunday evening, Springtrap and Ms. Salvage talked with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Fredrick and Golden and he had a suitcase with him.

"At least this isn't really goodbye...just going to be living somewhere different now...I'm still part of the gang." Spring said.

The others nodded.

"You always will." Freddy nodded.

Spring nodded back and wrapped an arm around his mother and they clutched their suitcases.

"Well then...I'll be seeing you all around. And Golden, thanks for helping me believe."

"Anytime Spring."

With that, Springtrap teleported him and his mother away. Freddy sighed and turned to his friends. Everyone went silent...this was their last moment together for awhile...nobody knew what to say. Golden and Fredrick thought it was really awkward and they shouldn't be there.

"Awkward." Fredrick adjusted his hat.

"Yeah uh me and Fredrick will just uh...go into the house. Uh...see you around Bonnie, Chica and Foxy uh...take care."

The two bears scurry away leaving the four alone. Foxy adjusted his new pirate hat, Chica shuffled her feet, Bonnie rubbed the back of his head and Freddy lowly hummed. Finally after a few minutes...Bonnie broke the silence.

"Okay enough of the damn silence...listen you guys uh...it's been a wild roller coaster for all of us. We've had are ups...and our painful downs...but hey...we pulled through right. All the fighting, racing, near-death experiences really put the fur and feathers on our chest. But...every once in awhile, it's been to take a break and...do our own thing...right?" Bonnie asked.

Freddy sighed and answered.

"You're right Bonnie...it's time we go our separate ways...kinda. But it's not forever...we'll see each other again someday...hell maybe in a few weeks. Just need some space...we're a family...family sticks together, but each person in the family has their own things to do as well. And the time has come. Look I'm...I'm gonna miss you guys...and good luck in your future...but just promise one thing."

Freddy had to fight the tears in his eyes, so did the others.

"We'll always...ALWAYS...be the Fazbear Gang, the four of us!" Freddy said.

"Absolutely." Bonnie said.

"Forever." Chica said.

"We swear." Foxy said.

"Thank you."

Just then Bon Bon pulled up in Bonnie's truck with their luggage making the purple bunny cringe.

"Did this girl just drive my truck, oh hell no, girl you better move over." Bonnie snarled.

"Relax, I hate driving anyways." Bon Bon laughed.

Bonnie shook hands with Freddy.

"Thanks for helping me out that stormy night."

"You're welcome."

Bonnie turned to Chica.

"Chica...make all the pasts chef on that boat want to kill themselves for not being as great as you. As for the bonus fashion show, dress like you've never dressed before."

"You got it."

Bonnie then turned to Foxy...his rival...his punching bag...his...friend that was like an annoying little brother.

"Foxy...I'll admit...you've been a thorn in my side for a long time. But you know what...I'd rather it be you than anyone else...so..."

Foxy could see Bonnie was about to cry, so the pirate grabbed the bunny into a hug.

"Aye...it's alright Bonnie, but if you run into any troublemaker out there...I'll come running. I'LL RUN ALL THE WAY ACROSS THIS DAMN COUNTRY TO FIGHT WITH YE!" Foxy said.

"Thanks man." Bonnie sniffed.

They fist-bumped and Bonnie got into his truck, with a wave and a honk, the bunnies peeled down the road and out of sight. Foxy and Chica turn to Freddy. Chica spoke first.

"Freddy, we're really gonna miss you, and I hope we'll see each other again soon. I've known you long enough to know you will be fine without me. I didn't even have to look after you much when we were kids." Chica smiled.

"That's true...don't worry Chica I'll be fine. You and sister have fun cooking and dressing...the next time I have pizza is the day you come back. And if I can, I'll be sure to watch every single moment of your show." Freddy said.

Then Foxy spoke up.

"Captain...thank ye again for letting me join your crew...so much changed for me, Mangle, even Bon Bon...nothing would be possible without your assistance." Foxy said.

"My pleasure Foxy...you changed my life as well...and I'm grateful." Freddy said.

The three hugged for a few minutes before Chica and Foxy backed away.

"Well...see ya." Chica waved.

"See ya later Captain Fazbear." Foxy waved with his hook.

"Farewell..." Freddy tipped his hat.

After they left, Freddy took one last look up at the sky, stars were twinkling brightly. He headed back inside where Golden and Fredrick were talking, though Fredrick was just about to leave.

"I guess I should take my leave dear cousin, I got some inventions to get on, without any robot army." He winked.

"He-he, I hope to see them." Freddy said.

Fredrick hugged both Golden and Freddy before taking his leave and now Freddy and Golden were alone.

"Hey Freddy you okay?" Golden asked.

"Yeah just...glad to spend time with my brother for once."

"So am I."

The bears laughed and went to play some games...meanwhile...back over in Fredbear City, Spring was upstairs setting out some stuff from his suitcase, he felt he had made the right decision. After getting settled, he started to tune his guitar. He had put the old leftover piece into a small box laying on his dresser next to Plushtrap.

"Heh...what a ride this has been. Had to end somewhere didn't it? Then again, nothing has ended...in fact...new things have just begun." Springtrap whispered to himself.

Suddenly his mom calls him from downstairs, a sweet smell rushing into Spring's nose.

"SPRINGY, I HAVE COOKIES!"

"COMING MOM!"

Spring sat down his guitar and went downstairs with his large abnormal smile showing. He was right...new things have begun...new adventures for the crew...more excitement, more danger...maybe even some challenges. The struggles never really end...but none of us know what the next struggle will be. After all as they say...

Tomorrow is another day...

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THE END


And that ends the story everyone! I am very pleased how this turned out! And this is the true finale of the Struggles series. Wow...after the original, Purple Shadows, Short Adventures, Golden Darkness and Generations...this series finally ends this Christmas...for now. It's been such a long time...and I'm impressed. Anyways...I hope you all enjoyed...and remember...just believe. MERRY CHRISTMAS! KINGSTRIKER OUT!

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