Okay, let's move on. I'm sure some people wonder who the mysterious He is. Well, here's an obvious hint in this chapter.
Also, the 'bots are finally standing up for themselves with the symbolical Brave by Sara Bareilles playing.
Also, tape-wise, it's the fifth night, which is why I used the chorus from Five Nights at Freddy's by The Living Tombstone.
Enjoy!
P.S. Nightmare Foxy pic is out - the Trailer chapter got changed again.
Night 9:
Five Nights at Freddy's
Is this where you wanna be?
I just don't get it
Why do you wanna stay?
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S!
xXxXx
Night 5, Skylar's final night at Freddy's. That night, dealing with the Animatronics was ridicolously difficult. All Animatronics were after her, but more determinated. Especially Freddy. Foxy, Chica and Bonnie drained her power and Freddy wouldn't even leave once he got to the East Hall Corner. Skylar had to watch out that nobody gets inside and jams the door and light buttons. She used the strategy from the previous night, which worked, to some extent.
She was sure she'd die that night.
...
Skylar sighed. Well, sometimes things aren't what they seem. She remembered her 5th Night well. A week ago, she ran out of power and Freddy sneaked inside. She thought he'd kill her, but he spared her life as the clock turned 6 AM, warning her to not return. Of course, she didn't listen.
And now she and the Animatronics were...
Skylar had no idea if she could call them her friends.
She was currently at her home, reading her e-mails. She sent Josh the tape with the distorted voices several days ago and hoped he got it and managed to clear it.
She had no idea who sent that message. She felt it wasn't for her, but for Phone Guy's sucessor, years before the pizzeria re-opened. The management probably put it in without checking if it was part of the training tapes. Still, she was curious about who sent it.
Phone Guy? Well, he was dead and there was no chance he'd managed to send the message. That's, if he didn't manage to find a way to call from the after-life, but it was highly unlikely.
The Animatronics? It would be possible. Maybe they figured out how to send messages and decided to scare whoever they called. However, something seemed to be wrong.
Why did they use those deep, distorted voices? It really didn't sound like any of them. Also, the message was cut off with something that sounded like an Animatronic screech, but it sounded different. It was really difficult to figure out who sent it.
Skylar's main suspect was Freddy, but... well, she didn't really believe it was him. It just didn't sound like Freddy's style of taunting. Aside the deep, garbled, demonic-sounding voice (he did let a demonic laughter to let her know he was coming after her), it sounded more like somebody from the other side, the supernatural side, tried to call her, but had a bad signal.
Skylar suddenly found a new message. At the same moment, she also got a call.
„Hi Josh!", she greeted her caller, looking at the time. 10:30 PM. She still had time. „So, did you decode the message?"
„Hey, Sky!" Josh greeted her. „Yeah, I did. Kind of... Who the hell sent you that message anyways? It sounded like the Devil himself tried to speak to you?"
„I found that at my working place, but it's a too long story to explain everything." Skylar replied. „So, what do you got?"
„Everything's in the e-mail I sent you." Josh replied. Skylar opened her mail, reading it.
„(Omitted: Sir,) it is lamentable that mass agricultural development is (omitted: not) speeded by fuller use of your marvelous mechanisms. Would it not be easily possible to employ some of them in quick laboratory experiments to indicate the influence of various types of fertilizers on plant growth?"
„You are right. Countless uses (omitted: of Bose instruments) will be made by future gener- (omitted: ations. The scientist) seldom knows contemporaneous (omitted: reward; it is enough to possess) the joy of creative (omitted: service.)"
„What's this?" Skylar asked, completely confused.
„I did a little research. According to my sources, it's an excerpt from the book Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda. Well, at least that's what I figured out. It's so much distorted that it's almost impossible to confirm it 100%." Josh said.
„So, what is it about?" Skylar asked.
„Well, it's something about how metal might also have life essence like animals and plants." Josh said nonchalantly.
Skylar gulped.
Huh, metal comes to life? Why did it sound so familiar?
She sighed.
„I kinda wonder what this, I paraphrase, joy of creation is." Josh chuckled. „You gotta give him credit for trying to predict that some day, metal might have it's own will."
„You mean, like robots?" Skylar asked.
„Yeah! I mean, some people already invented robots who can think on their own. Maybe that was meant in this book." Josh suggested.
„Maybe..." Skylar rolled with her eyes. Josh had no idea just how close to the truth he was. He totally nailed it.
„Well, I posted you the whole chapter if you want to read it." Josh said.
„Thanks. I appreciate it, but I gotta go now." Skylar said.
„Ugh, wait Sky!" Josh yelled before she could cancel the call.
„What is it?" Skylar asked.
„I kinda wondered if we could meet up. Y'know, have an ice, watch a movie..." Josh asked.
„I'm not sure..."
„Oh, please! I haven't seen you for two weeks." Josh pleaded.
„I'm so sorry, but I don't have the time. But I'll make up for it, I promise. Besides, I owe you for translating me the message." Skylar said. Josh sighed.
„Alright. Well, hope to see you soon.", he said.
„Yeah, bye!" Skylar canceled the call and focused on the chapter. She soon found one part which interested the the most.
„A universal reaction seemed to bring metal, plant and animal under a common law. They all exhibited essentially the same phenomena of fatigue and depression, with possibilities of recovery and of exaltation, as well as the permanent irresponsiveness associated with death."
„Huh, if this is so, then you should've seen what those Animatronics are capable of." Skylar chuckled.
Yes, she believed the guy and his discoveries. After all, she was a living witness of just what metal is capable of. Or better to say, a robot. However, the robots she knew came to life due supernatural forces. The experiment this guy performed was totally not under any influence of the supernatural.
Skylar stopped reading.
If it's true that metal might be alive just as plants and animals are, would it mean the Animatronics were self-aware to some extent even before they got possesed? Sounds crazy, but it's possible. This was Fazbear's we're talking about and the place was everything else but normal.
Skylar wondered who the sender was and why did he sent this message? As a warning? A hint? A threat? All three?
The joy of creation...
Well, somebody created those Animatronics to entertain people. But they turned into something bigger.
And she was going to find out what exactly.
...
Skylar had no idea what to expect this night. They were all wary, both Night Guard and Animatronics. However, both sides were willing to give a try and trust each other. Still, both sides had no idea that the other side was willing to give the opposite side a chance.
Yeah, it was really confusing.
Skylar sat in the Office, sighing. So, this fifth Night (this week) was supposed to be a new chapter, where she and the Animatronics would try to tolerate each other more. Skylar knew that it wouldn't be hard to befriend Foxy, Chica, Bonnie and Goldie. Freddy, however, would be a big problem, since he showed her numerous times that he doesn't trust her at all.
Skylar didn't want any trouble. She was fine when left alone, but after finding out that the Animatronics are sentient, she'd gladly talk with them. She even let Chica inside as a sign of kidness, well knowing that the chick Animatronic could kill her. She also slept through a whole night with both doors open, being a sitting duck for the Animatronics. Yet, they didn't attack her. If that wasn't an indicator that she was willing to trust them...
It was 12:30 AM and she didn't bother to check on them. Instead, she killed her free time trying to punch some sense into the information she got.
The earliest date she got was the year 1987, the year when The Bite happened and when somebody lost his or her frontal lobe. Phone Guy didn't tell her who was the victim or who did it, but she could only speculate. Due this accident, the Animatronics were stripped off of their free-roaming mode.
However, Skylar wondered if there was something else, something which upset Chica so much that she threatened Skylar to not mention that year again. There was a possibility that in summer 1987, The Missing Children Incident happened.
Sure, everyone would be upset with somebody getting injured, but such injuries can happen on daily basis, especially when working with dangerous Animatronics who tend to malfunction. And since the Animatronics were fierencely protective of kids, there was no doubt the Incident would drive them crazy.
Or fuel their rage enough to cause them to hunt down the Night Guards.
Skylar assumed the murderer was a former Night Guard or a Night Guard fraud, which would explain why the Animatronics are after her. Also, he could've stuffed the corpses into the Animatronics, as the Animatronics use the same killing method when catching their victims.
Good. Now she had to figure out when did Phone Guy make the messages. He said in his first call that more than 20 years has passed since the Animatronics were last checked. Assuming he meant that the last check was in 1987 (when the company got rid of the bodies of the kids or something else), that would mean the tapes dated back to 2007.
However, there was a problem.
The paycheck she got were rather old. Her boss told her that 120 bucks was the minimum wage in the early and mid 90s and that she'd get payed so much until she becomes a full-time worker, as the pizzeria is currently undergoing a renovation and they needed to cut the pays. And since she was the newest addition to this pizzeria, of course she'd get payed less then expected. (Besides, she has already stated her boss and the rest of the management are cheapskates).
Also, they didn't expect her to survive two weeks as a Night Guard.
That means that (she did a bit of research), the tapes dated back to somewhere between 1990-1997, 1993 being probably the closest year. Which would mean that the Animatronics are even older than thought, going back to the early 70s. That was some really advanced technology.
Also, she assumed Phone Guy worked there before the pizzeria closed, maybe the same year before the pizzeria closed. He was murdered and his sucessor took the job.
Skylar was glad she befriended Sally, who was a great help during her researches. Apperantly, her mother worked there the last few weeks before it's closing as a waitress and moved away once it closed. According to Sally's mother, a guy named Mike Schmidt was the last Night Guard who worked there before it closed. He was fired for tampering with the Animatronics, general unprofessionalism and odor. And he lasted 7 Nights.
Skylar made a note to try to contact Mr. Schmidt once she has the time to do it.
However, there were a lot of gapes and unanswered questions she had. Questions only the Animatronics themselves could answer. She checked the Show Stage.
All Animatronics were gone.
...
„You gotta be kidding me." Bonnie almost face-palmed as he saw Chica.
„What?", the chick Animatronic was confused. Bonnie pointed at what she was holding. She looked down. „Oh, you mean this... Well, I hope she won't get angry."
What Chica held was a slice of pizza she has made just a few minutes ago. She sighed as she saw Bonnie's expression.
„Aw, com'n! Everybody likes pizza!" Chica tried to defend herself. Cupcake, who was next to her, let out a series of squeals, trying to defend his owner as well.
„I seriously doubt she'd want to see a pizza three days after she got sick simply coz she ate it." Bonnie said. „Oh, not because she ate it – but because you forced her to eat it!"
„And now you're defending her?" Chica growled. „What about you? You were the one who caused her to become so paranoid by scaring her!"
Cupcake growled, agreeing with her.
„I think she's paranoid only coz we all went after her. Don't point the finger just at me!" Bonnie pointed wih his thumb at himself, his other hand on his hip.
Chica pouted, apperantly not knowing how to answer.
„Well, I don't care!" She lift her head, closing her eyes and lifting her plate, walking into the East Hallway. Cupcake followed her in a similar manner. „I'm gonna pay her a visit."
„I'm gonna pay her a visit. Nananana..." Bonnie imitated Chica's feminine voice in a mocking manner, his arms crossed on his chest.
He shook his head. He also planned to visit Skylar, but now he had to deal with two girls and a prop, instead of just with the girl. He walked into the West Hallway, knowing he'd have to keep an eye on Chica, since she had a knack for temper tantrums, especially if it involved somebody criticising her pizzas. Freddy, Goldie, Foxy and Bonnie all saw her as a little sister (who also had a pet on batteries) and tried to keep her out of trouble, but never told her about that.
Bonnie hoped this night won't again end up in an incident.
...
Chica took a deep breath as she made her way towards the Office. She hoped the girl would accept her little gift and that they could start over. She remembered the night when Skylar actually let her in. They had a nice conversation and she was glad Skylar loved her pizza. It went good (until she overreacted) and Chica hoped this night will be similar, without the overreaction from her side.
„This time, I won't let myself get upset so easily.", she told Cupcake firmly. The prop groaned in agreement.
Finally, they reached the Office as Chica heard Skylar's voice. At first, she thought the girl was talking to herself, but when she listened again, she realized the girl was actually singing.
And she was pretty good at it.
„Nothing's gonna hurt you the way that words do
When they settle 'neath your skin
Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins
But I wonder what would happen if you
Say!
What you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave!"
Skylar didn't register Chica's arrival since she had her headphones on her head, her eyes closed and turned the music to full volume, drumming with her fingers on the edge of the table, listening to Brave by Sara Bareilles. She didn't expect any visits tonight and thought she'd have some fun on her own.
Chica had also fun as she listened to Skylar's singing. Okay, she had to admit that the girl was pretty good – loud, but a good singer. Also, she was curious about the song. The only songs Chica knew were children songs and nursery rhymes like Happy Birthday, When you're happy and you know it, Itsy Bitsy Spider and similar ones. Old classics, like Bonnie said.
She listened to the lyrics of Skylar's song. It sounded pretty interesting and she wondered if the girl would let her listen to it. Or maybe even teach her how to sing it.
„Everybody's been there,
Everybody's been stared down by the enemy
Fallen for the fear
And done some disappearing,
Bow down to the mighty
Don't run, just stop holding your tongue."
Approaching from the left, Bonnie also heard Skylar singing.
„Maybe there's a way out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
Show me how big your brave is!"
The girl was really loud and he could hear her from quite a distance. He peeked through the window, noticing how she completely lost herself in the world of music, not paying attention to anything. So much for staying alert and watching them.
Bonnie grinned mischievously as he thought about what might happen if he told the manager just how Skylar does her job. She'd probably get into trouble because of that. On the other hand, there were also Night Guards who fell asleep during the working hours. It was a funny sight of them waking up and suddenly realizing the Animatronics got inside.
„And since your history of silence
Won't do you any good,
Did you think it would?
Let your words be anything but empty
Why don't you tell them the truth?"
Also, he had to ask the girl where she got the song.
„Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I wanna see you be brave!"
Skylar opened her eyes, looking at her research notes. Music helped her to relax and Brave was such type of song she could dance to and it had also lyrics which could help her feel better when she felt low.
Skylar hummed the rest of the melody and reached for her mobile phone. She wanted to repeat it, as she suddenly noticed two shadows, one of the left and the other on the right side. Chica and Bonnie – of course.
„You can come in.", she took the headphones off.
„That was amazing!" Chica chirped. „I didn't know you can sing,"
„Well, you never heard me when I'm in the shower." Skylar chuckled nervously.
„At least, you sound better then Chica." Bonnie chuckled, earning a glare from the Animatronic in question. The chick Animatronic turned to Skylar.
„What is that song you were singing?" Chica asked.
„It's called Brave and it's about how a person should stand up for himself." Skylar explained.
„The lyrics sound really interesting." Bonnie said. „Though, I never heard it before."
„I'm not surprised." Skylar lowered her eye-lids.
„Actually, the only songs we know are children songs." Chica added. On her face appeared a big goofy grin. „Could you teach me how to sing it?"
„Ugh, um... I guess I can." Skylar eyed Chica suspiciously. „Why?"
„When you sing one and the same song all over again it can get boring." Bonnie answered instead.
„I don't think that little kids will understand the meaning of the lyrics." Skylar told them. „But if you want to learn something new, it's fine with me. Although, I usually listen to rock music and I'm not sure if other people will agree with the choice of music genre."
„Ow..." Chica had to admit that Skylar was right.
„So, what are you two doing here?" Skylar asked. Chica showed her the plate, with Skylar rising her eye-brow and giving Chica a questioning look. „Pizza? Again?"
„Told ya she won't like it." Bonnie crossed his arms.
„Shut up!" Chica glared at him. Cupcake also hissed, glaring at Bonnie. Chica then looked at Skylar with a toothy smile, tapping with her clawed foot on the ground. „I-I wanted to apologize for my behavior and being so forceful. And... well, the only way I knew how to show that I'm sorry is making pizza... I hope you'll accept it."
„I..." Skylar blinked, surprised at the chick's sudden change of attitude.
„If-if you don't want it, you don't have to eat it!" Chica now panicked a bit. She was afraid Skylar won't accept her gift and that she'll lose her chance to become friends with the Night Guard.
„Actually, I am hungry." Skylar took the plate. She smiled. „Thanks!"
„Really!" Chica hopped on spot excitedly. Bonnie leaned over to Skylar with a little grin on his face.
„You aren't pretending hunger, are you?", he asked.
„No, really, I am hungry." Skylar took a bite. „I didn't eat anything for dinner."
„Okay, but I know you sometimes pretend to be nice just not to anger us." Bonnie continued.
„What's your point?" Skylar asked.
„Exactly what I said." Bonnie said. „You're afraid."
„I'm not afraid. Maybe a bit paranoid. But that still doesn't mean I play nice just coz I'm afraid of you." Skylar stared at Bonnie, who stared back.
„Your screams during the previous nights say something else." Bonnie grinned.
„Ow, shut up. That was because I didn't know what I was facing. And besides, how would you react when you see a 2 and half meter tall Animatronic bunny staring at you at the Backstage, inches away from the camera with complete black eyes?" Skylar placed the pizza and the plate on the table and gestured her words. Bonnie started to laugh. The girl frowned. „That ain't funny!"
That made Bonnie even laugh harder. Skylar turned to Chica for help. The chick Animatronic shrugged with an expression that said I can't help you with this one and Ignore him.
„Anyways, I guess we're friends now... right?" Skylar asked suddenly. The two Animatronics looked at each other, a bit confused. Skylar sighed. „Look, I know you and the rest are a bit wary when it's about me. I am as well when it comes to you. However, I'm sick of feeling that you don't want to trust me and I really want to trust you. I don't think we can move on if we don't agree on something."
„I guess you're right..." Bonnie scratched his head.
„Also, I have a question for you. That other night, when I passed out, what were you guys doing? I mean, I woke up with wrapped in blankets and I'm pretty sure they weren't on me when I passed out." Skylar said, crossing her arms.
„I guess we should tell her." Chica told Bonnie.
"Tell me what?" Skylar narrowed her eyes. The bunny sighed.
„Okay. I entered the Office, put the blankets on you so you'll be more comfortable while you're asleep and played with the monitor for the rest of the night." Bonnie said fastly, all in one breath. He closed his eyes, wincing at the thought of what Skylar might say.
„Wait, you know how to use the monitor?" Skylar was completely baffled.
„Ugh... yes." Bonnie scratched his head.
„I'm surprised.", she smirked. „So, how was it on Night Guard duty?"
„Borning. Until Goldie came along." Bonnie said.
„You mean Golden Freddy?" Skylar blinked.
„We call him Goldie." Chica answered. „Or Golden."
„Yeah, I get it. But I'm still surprised that you know how to use the equipment... wait a sec-" Skylar looked at the two. „So, you are aware of the supernatural things that happen here? I mean, the posters changing, the IT'S ME sign..."
The two Animatronics nodded.
„I already told you that we're here for a long time." Chica said.
„So, can't you tell me something about the history of this place?" Skylar asked.
The two shook their heads.
„Why?" Skylar asked.
„Partially because we can't really remember everything, partially because we don't want to talk about it and mostly because it's better to leave it a secret." Bonnie said nonchalantly. Skylar frowned, pouting and lowering her eye-lids.
„You gotta be kidding. Is this one of the I would tell you, but I'll have to kill you then secrets?", she asked.
Both nodded. Skylar face-palmed.
„Well, somebody wants me to know it.", she said, sounding annoyed.
„Really?" Chica asked. „Who?"
„I have no idea. But anytime I switch over to the East Hall Corner, the List of Rules gets replaced with four newpaper articles." Skylar said. She decided not to tell them about how she hears bells and children cheering every time she makes it to 6 AM without getting caught. She noticed the worried expressions on Bonnie and Chica's faces. „All are talking about an event called The Missing Children Incident and how this place was supposed to close."
There was a bit of silence, with the two Animatronics apperantly remembering something.
„It-it did." Chica broke the silence, playing with ther fingers. „But it got re-opened and that's all what matters."
„What else do you know?" Bonnie asked.
„My tutor told me about something called The Bite of '87." Skylar crossed her arms, leaning on the table. „And that somebody lost his or her frontal lobe during it."
„You know about the Bite?" Chica sounded surprised. „That was supposed to be a secret as well."
„Wait, who told you that?" Bonnie asked.
„A guy who called me on the phone the first four nights I spent here." Skylar said.
„I'd really like to speak with him." Bonnie said.
„You can't. He ain't available." Skylar said.
„Why not?" Chica asked.
„Actually, his phone calls were pre-recorded messages. They're at my place now and if you want, I could bring them tomorrow." Skylar said.
„So, that was the voice we heared during the nights." Bonnie stated. „Any time we'd approach the Office, we'd hear you and a male voice. It sounded like a conversation..."
„But in fact, it was me commenting Phone Guy's calls and tips." Skylar said. „I hope you didn't hear too much."
„Only the part when you started to swear." Bonnie chuckled. „And when you started to freak out... Wait, you call him Phone Guy?"
„He didn't tell me his name and that was the only thing I could come up with." Skylar said. „Anyways, what's up with Freddy, Goldie and Foxy? Ain't they coming too to join the party?"
„Foxy doesn't really like to go out of the Pirate Cove and he rather spends his time there." Chica said. „Also, he hates it when you turn on the Pirate Cove camera."
„Why?" Skylar asked.
„Long story involving a new recognition system, a Night Guard and a flashlight. Don't ask." Bonnie said.
„You are aware that I'll find it out anyway." Skylar lowered her eye-lids. „I'm too curious."
„Too curious for your own good, Winchester."
The four (yes, that includes Cupcake) turned to the right door, seeing Freddy standing outside, with his arms crossed. Skylar stepped in front of him.
„If this is again one of your get our or you'll die lectures, you should know that that doesn't work on me." Skylar said.
„I know." Freddy replied.
„And if you-... wait, what?" Skylar looked at Freddy with a surprised expression on her face. She expected that Freddy would somehow try to force her to quit her job, but this...
Bonnie, Chica and Cupcake had the same expression.
„I had been thinking about you being here and I don't see any reason to further try to force you to quit." Freddy shook his head and rose his head...
...only to realize that Skylar actually hugged him.
„Thankyou, thankyou, THANK YOU!", she smiled and backed away. „All I wanted is your and everyone else's approval."
The three Animatronics and the prop were a bit stunned when Skylar suddenly started to act like an excited little kid.
„I promise I won't disappoint you... umm, what were you talking about?", she looked at the trio. „Why are you staring at me like that?"
„Sis, that was awkward." Bonnie placed his hand on her shoulder. Skylar gave him a mischevous grin.
„You have no idea what I'm capable of.", she replied.
„Oh, my..." Chica rolled with her eyes. „Why do I have the feeling that she and Bonnie will become partners in crime?"
„Partners in crime?" Skylar rose her eyebrow.
„That were innocent pranks!" Bonnie protested, glaring at Chica.
„Covering the Kitchen in ketchup is everything but innocent. I slipped and fell three times. And then I had to clean it up." Chica growled. The two glared at each other.
„I seriously need to learn what you guys do when not hunting me down. It could be interesting." Skylar told Freddy as they were watching the chick and bunny arguing.
„Honestly, there's nothing interesting going here, Winchester." Freddy eyed her.
„That's what you think. Also, call me by my name, Fazbear." Skylar looked at him. The two stared at each other for a bit, until Skylar turned to Chica and Bonnie.
Freddy sighed. He knew he'd have trouble with the girl, but it was either her staying here or an another incident happening at the pizzeria. And he was sick of those incidents. He also hoped that maybe this girl could help him solve their problems.
It was time to change the game rules.
...
„Freddy?" Foxy peeked out of the Pirate Cove. It was silent inside the Dining Area, but he could hear faint noise coming from the Office. It seemed like all Animatronics went there, leaving him alone.
Maybe he was a bit of a loner, but he wanted to know where the others are. Just in case something happens. Also, he was grateful that the girl didn't turn on the Pirate Cove cams.
He exited the Pirate Cove stage and looked around the Dining Area. The only thing lit was the Show Stage, with a blue, red and yellow light and main lights were dimmed.
„Foxy!"
„SCREEEE!"
Foxy screeched, jumping as Goldie suddenly appeared behind him.
„Don't ever scare me like tha', Gold!" Foxy yelled at him.
„Ugh, sorry, but you need to see something." Goldie, who floated in front of Foxy, gestured with his head towards the back of the Dining Area.
„What is it?" Foxy asked, curious. Goldie seemed to be upset over something.
„Where are Freddy, Chica and Bonnie?" Goldie asked Foxy.
„I think they're at the Office." Foxy replied. „What's goin' on?"
„Look at the Show Stage!" Goldie said. Foxy walked towards the Show Stage, noticing something shining due the faint light. It looked like...
„...strings?" Foxy's jaw dropped.
„Yep. And they're coming from there." Goldie pointed at the door nearby the Show Stage, on the right. It was bigger than a regular, with the sign Under construction – Workers only permitted. The door led to an another part of the pizzeria, the part which was currently under renovation.
Foxy noticed the white-silver strings coming from beneath the door and covering the Show Stage, creating three circles where Chica, Bonnie and Freddy stood.
„Not with me, matey." Foxy grabbed the strings and used his sharp hook to cut them. He lift the strings. „We should show 'em to Freddy. He'll know what ta do with it."
„There are no strings at the Pirate Cove, right?" Goldie asked.
„Nope. I was there the whole night and no strings have appeared there." Foxy said. He went to the Office. „Freddy won't be happy at all when he hears 'bout this."
...
„Bonnie, leave that monitor." Freddy growled as Bonnie started to play with it.
„Skylar, can I play with it?" Bonnie looked at Skylar. The girl shrugged.
„I guess you can, but don't break it.", she told him.
„Cool." Bonnie leaned on the table and started to mess with the monitor. Chica rolled her eyes.
„What is so interesting in..." Chica leaned over to Bonnie. „... woa, you can see half of the Dining Area with this!"
„Now that it's brightened. In total darkness, you can see anything." Skylar replied. „Just keep an eye on the power meter. I don't wanna run out of power."
„The power is draining even when you turn it down." Bonnie said.
„Blame the fan!" Skylar pointed at the metalic fan, which was buzzing. „It sucks up all the energy. Not to mention that it's annoying me."
„Why are you blaming an innocent piece of equipment?" Freddy asked.
„Woa, didn't know you have a sense of humor." Skylar said in a deadpan voice.
„Coz he doesn't!" Bonnie said bluntly,earning a glare from Freddy. Chica then switched to CAM 1C.
„Where's Foxy?", she asked. Now all five (yes, that includes Cupcake) looked at the monitor.
„Should we close the left door?" Bonnie looked at Skylar with a questioning look. The girl groaned and turned the hall lights on, peeking into the West Hallway. She noticed the fox pirate standing down the hallway and got out of the Office.
„Hey, Foxy, what is it?" Bonnie followed her as the fox pirate approached them.
„We got a problem." Foxy said. Suddenly, everyone heard a girl's giggle.
„A big problem." Goldie appeared inside the Office.
„What's going on?" Skylar asked. Foxy and Goldie looked at Skylar and then at Freddy. Apparently, they didn't want to say anything in front of the girl.
„It's okay." Freddy said.
„We found this at the Show Stage." Foxy lift the strings he picked up.
„Woa, strings. Big deal." Skylar wasn't impressed. Foxy narrowed his eyes, eyeing her.
„And it's not. Probably somebody from the staff left it." Freddy took the strings and threw them into the nearby trash bin. „We should go now. It'll soon strike six."
„But, Freddy..." Foxy wanted to protest, but he got pushed out by Freddy. Goldie, Chica and Bonnie followed them, but not before saying goodbye to Skylar.
The girl wondered what was going on, but then heared the bells chiming and children cheering. She shrugged.
Well, she'll find it out tomorrow.
...
Freddy, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy and Goldie were at the Show Stage, with Goldie and Foxy explaining the trio what happened.
„This is not good." Freddy frowned.
„Why did ya act like it's no big deal?" Foxy asked.
„Because Winchester doesn't know about everything. Better keep it a secret as long as possible." Freddy said. „For her sake."
„So, now we got from killing the Night Guard to protecting her?" Bonnie asked.
Freddy didn't know what to answer.
„She'll find it out sooner or later. Or he'll get impatient and make his move." Chica added.
„And that's what worries me." Freddy said.
He looked at the door with the under construction sign, knowing well what hides behind. They had a choice: obey and they'll be left alone – or rebel and face the consequences.
That's why Freddy spared Skylar's life. He didn't want to admit it, but it wasn't only the 6 hour limit which prevented him from killing her.
It was also the desire to not kill people, the night guards, anymore.
That was the first sign of a rebellion.
„One thing is sure – as long as I'm here, he won't cause chaos in my restaurant." Freddy said.
The other four nodded.
Nobody will control them anymore.