Chapter 10 – Memory Chip

Jen searched for a good hour, the sense of giving up now strongly in her mind. She never usually gave up but this time, this time there seemed like no hope, no way of finding the small chip. That was until she moved a small box way, way at the back of the room and from behind it, the memory chip was revealed lay on the floor. Jen picked it up with a sense of satisfaction, however that did not last long for the chip was chipped at the corner and a small crack run down the middle of it. From first glance, it looked like this wouldn't have been an option of fixing, but Jen was professionally trained and knew what to do in this type of situation, even still, it wouldn't be easy. For the most part the damage was done to the plastic shell that contained the information but a small part of the circuit inside was split, this meaning some memories may be left corrupted. The first thing she thought to do is to go and tell Dark about the news, since he was the one most effected. So with this, Jen slipped in chip into her pocket, keeping her hand there to make sure it didn't slip out again causing any further damage. She then proceeded to move out of p/s to a party room where Dark was sat, staring at the decorations.

She quietly slipped in, without him noticing. "Guess what I found.." she said, in a more uplifted tone. The black wolf turned around to see what it was. Jen held up the memory chip of Snow's. Darks face once again lit up and showed something no one had seen for a good while. A simple smile. This happiness didn't last for long until Jen said "But, its not 100% functioning." Dark's smile had now faded back into his depressed look. "Don't worry, I'll have it done in a day or two." She tried to gain his smile back, but it didn't work. Dark looked at the mechanic.

"Why?" he mumbled.

"What?" Jen questioned.

"why… why does it have to be a problem ALL THE FUCKING TIME." His anger started to take over, but this was soon followed by his previous sadness. "I.. I just want her back, is that so hard to ask for?"

Jen stood there, not a word. She felt sorry for him. "Look dark, can you not see I'm trying my hardest here. It doesn't just fix itself y'know." She said.

"i.. I know that, I just.. ugh…" he muttered as he walked past Jen, down the hallway. One again his ears drooped and his expression filled with sadness.

Jen looked at her watch, then made for the exit, taking the chip with her. She spent the rest of the night and the following day trying to fix the chip as fast as she could without fail.

Meanwhile Dark was sat upon stage, as he usually was. This time all he did was watch Snow from a distance without her noticing. Foxy was walking past until Dark stopped him. "Foxy.." he called.

"Dark, y'know I be sorry fer what I did, it was completely an accident lad." He tried to resonate with him.

"Its not that, I don't really care anymore.. I just want advice." He said, his tone serious.

"Aye, whatcha' need?" he asked

Dark talked with Foxy about something private, which he had hidden for a while. What was it, you may ask? Who the hell knows.

It was a new day and as always the kids came and went and it was that segment of time in between which the animatronics had free. Dark was trying to make Foxy feel better about his situation with Vixey, but that didn't seem to work much, in fact it made it slightly worse. Then as she had done before, Jen burst through the glass double doors, her whole complexion showed that she was tired. The darkness underneath her eyes, the way she moved, and the lack of energy she had. But she seemed relieved. "So, after the long wait I have it. Her memories are all compressed onto a new, stronger chip which has less chance of breaking." She explained. Jen gestured for Dark and Foxy to come closer, as if she had a secret to tell them. "Alright listen, I need you two to told her in place until I can get her powered off, since she doesn't trust me from last time. Can you do this for me?" Jen told them. They both nodded and moved to Snow. It looked as if they were talking to her for a second until both animatronics locked her in place. Jen then proceeded to flick her power switch, shutting her down completely. With this, she inserted the memory chip into the slot built into the side of her head. It made a small click to signify it was firmly in place. She then powered on the white fox. It took a moment for her to boot up and recalibrate her memories. They all stood nervously waiting for the result.

Her eyes opened, staring straight at them.