Stuff is about to get real everyone. So let's dive right into it shall we.
"Luka! Luka!" Nina cheered as Luka poked his head back through the door. The others were waiting in the side halls, keeping an eye from the outside while Luka wormed his way in. Jason looked furious at his return but Nina squirmed in his lap. "Daddy, can I play with Luka!" He sighed.
"Fine," he grudgingly agreed, "but you play in here. Understand Nina?" She bobbed her head and ran over to him.
"Yay!" She squeeked as he picked her up and held her on his hip, something he used to do when he was still alive. "I get to play with you again! I'm happy."
"I'm happy to Nina," he said automatically, "what did you want to play?" She thought hard for a moment before smiling.
"We should play hide and seek!" She cried out, "just like we did with Foxy today."
"How cute she is," Golden Freddy mocked, "why not play a game of hide and seek ourselves? Although...none of you can hide from me." His smile strained for a moment before he blocked the voice out. He had to protect Nina. She was too young for death.
"We can't play that Nina," he said gently, "There's no room in here and your daddy said to play in here." She pouted for a moment.
"Okay," she said before a curious look appeared on her face, "How come you call daddy daddy now?" She asked, "You always called him Uncle Jason before." She spoke the last few words in a tone which he assumed was meant to imitate what he had sounded like at one point before.
"Nina," Jason said, gaining her attention, "how many times have we gone over this? That's not Luka. He's just named after him."
"Uh-uh," Nina protested, looking at him with a grin, "You're my big cousin Luka. You look different but it's still you." Jason sighed and muttered something like 'she'll understand when she's older' before going back to work. Luka just stared at Nina for a moment.
'She's smart,' he thought, 'Is it just because she's a kid that she knows it's me? Or is she just desperate not to lose me...Does she actually know it's me?' He flashed a smile again, trying to seem cheerful.
"How about we play the name game?" he asked, recalling that they had played it many times before and, despite Nina's initial protests, she always enjoyed herself. Jason glanced back criously, probably wondering how he knew a game that he and Nina had made up. 'Oops,' he realized, 'I better be careful.'
"Name game!" Nina cried out, "Name game!" He set her down and sat, Nina immediately crawling into his lap.
"So," he said gently, patting her head, "what category would you like to do?" She bit her lip, cocking her head as she thought.
"Animals!" She said. He chuckled.
"All right," he said, "Can you name one that starts with A?"
"Oh! An ant!" she shouted, eyes sparkling.
"Good job. B?"
"Bunny!" She shouted immediately, "Like Bonnie! And cat is for C!" He laughed, almost forgetting himself for a moment. He could almost imagine himself sitting on the floor back home with Nina, playing stupid games or reading her books. It was so normal that he nearly forgot he was an animatronic now.
Luka was about to continue their game when the lights flickered. He looked up, feeling Nina cling to him. "Shh," he said soothingly, "It's okay. There's no reason to be scared of the dark." He lowered his voice so as to not let his uncle hear, bending closer. "Do you remember what I told you lies in the dark?"
"The stars!" She chirped, "And good dreams!" He ruffled her hair.
"Good girl," he said, "so don't be afraid of the dark."
"I won't," she said, cuddling closer, "cause you're gonna protect me. Right Luka?"
"Of course," he said.
"And Bonnie and Foxy will too?" She asked.
"Yes, they will."
"And Freddy and Chica?"
"Mhm," he replied. She grinned, giggling. The lights flickered again before going out completely, the backup generator kicking in a few moments later. There was very little light in the security office, casting everything in a strange, pale silvery glow. Nina shifted closer.
"Someone's coming," she said softly. He looked at her before straining his ears. He heard nothing except Chica's telltale footsteps.
"Luka?" She asked softly, poking her head in. There was no need to worry about the doors anymore. They didn't work on the generator anyway. "Foxy said he sensed something..." she paused, looking at Nina. "It's big."
"Nina," he said softly, "go to your father." Nina nodded and scurried over to him, climbing up into his lap. Jason was flipping through the cameras, annoyed to no end by the dim light. Luka hurried to the left hand door. Bonnie was standing outside, Foxy pacing.
"It's him isn't it," he said. Foxy nodded.
"Aye lad," he said, "and the brute is not happy. Best we take care of this quickly tonight." Foxy slid past him and into the office, Bonnie following. Nina gave a squeal of excitement and he quirked a smile. She always loved those animatronics.
"Hey Luka," Golden Freddy said suddenly, startling him, "How about we make a deal?" He stayed silent, tail flicking. He didn't want to respond but made it clear he was listening. "I may just spare your little family members if you agree."
"Agree to what?" he asked softly.
"Why, agree to be on my side of course. I've seen you Luka. You've got the mark of a killer. You won't hesitate to kill me, and you had no problem attacking that man. You crave blood Luka. I can feel it."
"You're wrong," he whispered, voice cracking slightly.
"Am I?" That voice mocked, "You keep denying it; keep saying you're a 'good person'. Are you really? Think about it. If you were a good person then you would have already agreed. The lives of your family should mean more to you than the lives of some worthless security guards."
"I can't trust you," he said. He was trembling with a mixture of emotions.
Fear: of what Golden Freddy could do to him; to his family; to his new found friends.
Anger: at the idea that this monster thought he'd join with him for anything.
Despair: because a part of him agreed with that last statement.
Doubt: because he couldn't help but wonder if he truly was like him.
"I have never once lied to you Luka," Golden Freddy said slowly, materializing behind him, "and I'm not lying this time. I'd be more than willing to let those two live in exchange for you joining me. I get a bit lonely at times you know. Think it over. Do you truly think you can kill me?"
"Yes," Luka said after a few silent moment. He could almost feel the smirk on that monster's face.
"Yes?" He asked, "so you will join me then. You're smarter than I give you credit for." A hand rested on his shoulder and something in him snapped. He whirled around, slicing his claws into the brute's arm.
"No," he hissed, "I refuse to ever become someone like you. We will kill you." Black eye sockets narrowed, a dark aura lingering around Golden Freddy.
"You truly are stupid then," he said. In a flash he grabbed Luka's throat, lifting him up and slamming him into the wall by the door. He gagged, clawing at Golden Freddy's hand. "I gave you a chance. To save them. To save yourself even." A blood stained smirk greeted him. "Now...now you will die."
"Luka?" He managed to look over, seeing a little figure in the hall, staring at him. She looked ready to cry. "W-what's going on?"
"Go inside Nina," he managed to choke out, "your daddy will keep you safe okay?" He mentally begged for her to listen to him; just this once. She didn't need to see this.
"But," she sniffed, "you said you would protect me."
"I'd listen to him kid," Golden Freddy remarked, "Luka here can't protect you anymore." Luka felt that hand tighten and coughed, hearing metal creak under the pressure. "Now," Golden Freddy said, leveling his gaze back onto his prey, "time to give Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria one less-"
"No!" Luka gasped as Golden Freddy dropped him, panting even though air wasn't necessary for him anymore. He looked up, ignoring the pain in his throat as he tried to locate the source of that cry. Nina was next to Golden Freddy, hitting his leg with her tiny fists. Golden Freddy growled dangerously, turning to her. She continued to hit him. "Stop being a meanie to Luka!" She yelled at him. Jason came to see what the commotion was, coming into the hall just in time to see Golden Freddy strike Nina hard, sending her skidding a few feet across the floor. She lay still, unmoving. Luka hoped she was only unconscious.
"Insolent little brat," he hissed. Jason stared at him, eyes wide.
"You," he said in shock, "what are you?"
"I am your worst nightmare," the animatronic replied. He stalked forward, shoving Jason back into the room. Bonnie and Chica caught him before he fell, Freddy running out to step in the way. "Enough!" Golden Freddy shouted.
"Back off Golden Freddy," Freddy said. Golden Freddy ignored him, slamming him aside and into the wall. Freddy slid down, dazed for the moment.
"Now," Golden Freddy said, turning to look at Luka as he scooped Nina into his arms, "Perhaps little Nina would enjoy joining you Luka. She likes foxes doesn't she? She can be Foxy's little assistant."
"Ye better leave the lass alone!" Foxy snarled, tail swishing angrily.
"You can do nothing fox," he taunted, holding Nina out towards him, "or perhaps you'll strike out and cause another child's death." Foxy paused, guilt flashing in his visible eye. " I thought so," Golden Freddy said, "You're pathetic."
"Let go of my daughter," Jason ordered, halfway into the hallway.
"Don't worry," Golden Freddy said, "you'll join her soon enough."
"Let her go." Golden Freddy turned towards the source of the demand, seeing Luka as he stood shakily. He laughed, frigid and menacing.
"I'm sorry," he said with a smirk, "I didn't quite catch that." Luka met his gaze, eyes blazing.
"I said," he repeated, stepping closer with his fangs bared, "let go of my cousin!"
I'm sorry! I promise you that Nina won't die. It just kind of happened while I was typing. I wouldn't murder a small child. How do you guys think Jason will react to Luka's declaration? If you're gonna answer I'd do it before reading the next chapter. It'll be a bit late then.
I'm off to post Chapter 11! See you guys in a bit!