One Step At A Time (A Fnaf Fanfiction)
Author's Notes
I know that in the last chapter I said that I would try to get the next one out sooner… sorry!
I actually wasn't planning on updating until the end of the month but things happened and I didn't really know what to do with myself so I thought, 'why not write chapter 11 while I can?
I would like to warn you all now that I am not american. I am from england and seeing as this story is set in america, i'm sorry If I misspell or mess anything up.
Yes, I am aware that the title of this chapter isn't the most original, but in my defence, my brain isn't really working at the moment.
I hope you enjoy this chapter, if not, I won't get offended. :-)
I do notown FNAF!
Chapter 11 - Into the city
The toys hadn't necessarily believed the city to be a relaxed and quiet environment, this however was ridiculous!
The incessant blare of car horns, taxi drivers screaming profanities at each other, the overbearing smell of smoke and petrol. It was not at all like they had expected it to be.
As the group of four uncertainty made their way through the busy streets of 'Man-hat-ten' as Toy Bonnie, now known as Toby thanks to the online name generator on Mangle's, now Martha's, apple watch, had pronounced it, they couldn't help but feel as though they were being watched.
They walked as close to each other as possible, though it proved rather difficult seeing as there were multiple people walking in the opposite direction, uncaring as they barged into each other, it was almost as if they were in their own little worlds, a reality where they were the only being alive.
As a respectively well dressed man rammed right into Toy Freddy, a.k.a Francis, the usually well mannered former animatronic snapped, grabbing the man by the shoulder, "Look, I don't know who you are and frankly, I don't give a damn, I'm sure I don't need to explain what an apology is but i'm going to tell you anyway. When you bump into someone, you say sorry, you don't just stalk past without a care in the world! You aren't the only one either, at least 20 other people have done the exact same thing that you have and I'm sick of it! I don't know whether you decided that just because you have a fancy three piece suit on, it makes you better than everyone else, or it's because you can't see through those ridiculously expensive looking sunglasses. Why are you wearing sunglasses anyway? I don't see the sun anywhere, do you?" Francis ended his rant, breathing deeply before blushing scarlet as he noticed the crowd of people stood around him, almost all with phones in their hands.
He let go of the man's shoulder, clearing his throat with embarrassment
Toy Chica, now Chiara, and Toby both grabbed Francis by the arm and steered him through the crowd, ignoring the snide remarks they received as they hurried through the streets.
When they finally got far enough, Martha stepped out in front of Francis, hands on her hips, "I'm not saying that that wasn't awesome, but if we want to get through this as quickly as possible, can we at least try not to cause unnecessary drama?" she scolded before immediately cringing, "ugh! Since when did I become the responsible one?" she groaned.
Francis had the decency to look sheepish, "Sorry about that. I don't know what came over me." he apologised, rubbing his arm as a nervous gesture.
Chiara patted his shoulder comfortingly "You're forgiven. I would have done the same thing if- O.M.G!" she trailed off mid sentence, staring at something just behind Francis' shoulder. The others turned to see what she was gawking at and simultaneously groaned.
Behind one of the many shop windows was a One Direction poster along with piles of merchandise. "We have to go in there!" Chiara practically squealed. Martha rolled her eyes as she faced her friend, "I thought you'd gotten over the one direction phase already, you know, ever since they went in opposite directions?
Chiara glared briefly at her friend, folding her arms over her chest, "Just because they aren't together anymore, doesn't mean I can't still love them!" she protested.
The two boys sighed as the girls argured, knowing that if Chiara got her way, they'd spend hours shopping for One Direction merch alone. On the other hand, they knew Martha was stubborn as a mule, once she'd decided on something, she wasn't one to give up, ever. They had to come up with a compromise, and fast!
"I've got an idea!" Toby exclaimed after a moments thought. The girls turned to him, intrigued. "Why don't I go shopping with Toy- I mean Chiara, while the two of you go and do your own thing, maybe shop for some more clothes?" The newly turned man held his breath as he waited for a response.
"Perfect!" Chiara nodded, Martha just shrugged, "Fine with me."
Francis handed a fifty dollar bill over to Chiara who examined it with ill disguised facination.
The four said their goodbyes and soon parted ways.
"How do you think the toys are doing?" Springbonnie asked Golden Freddy, as he slouched in a chair besides BB's bed.
It had been a couple of hours since the four toys had departed. The originals Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy were in the main party room with Mike, who had arrived earlier than expected.
The man was a godsend!
He had arranged for the pizzeria to remain closed for as long as was needed seeing as the animatronics had been "Severely damaged during an armed robbery".
The golden bear sighed as he looked up at his friend, "I'm sure they're fine Spring. Besides, if they do need anything we're only a phone call away" he stated. Springbonnie appeared to think on this for a few moments, "But what if their battery dies?"
Golden Freddy face palmed, thinking about how he could assure Springbonnie that the toys were ok. He picked up the small black phone on the table and dialed Toy Bonnie.
After the third ring, the man picked up. "Heya guys!" he greeted overenthusiastically, though there was an undertone of extreme fatigue and boredom in his voice.
Golden Freddy put the phone on speaker so that Springbonnie could hear.
"Toy Bonnie, how are you?" Springbonnie asked, leaning forward slightly. The two animatronics could clearly hear 'What makes you beautiful' by One Direction in the background.
Golden Freddy chuckled when they didn't receive an immediate reply.
"I'm not going to dignify that question with a response, by the way my name's Toby now." He informed the two animatronics.
"Toby?" Springbonnie repeated slowly. Toby nodded before remembering that they couldn't see him.
"Yep! Mangle is Martha, Toy Freddy is Francis and Toy Chica is Chiara." The former rabbit explained.
When the song reached the end before starting back up again Golden Freddy had to ask, "Are you at some sort of One Direction tribute?" he asked amusedly.
Toby groaned, "No. Chiara saw a bunch of one direction merch in a shop window when we stopped to shout at Francis."
Golden Freddy and Springbonnie shared a look of confusion. "Umm what?" Springbonnie said, wandering what the normally well mannered man could have done wrong.
"Oh yeah. Long story short, some guy knocked into him, he started yelling, a group of people started filming us so we had to run away" Toby summarized.
The two animatronics shook their heads, "Now I'm stuck with Chiara in a store completely dedicated to One Direction while the others get to go have fun clothes shopping. Yay me." Toby complained causing the two Golden animatronics to laugh.
"Well you 4 just stay safe alright?" Springbonnie instructed him. Toby sighed, "We'll try. I'll talk to you later, she wants to buy us matching T-shirts."
"Have fun" Golden Freddy teased. Toby grumbled under his breath before hanging up the phone.
"See, I told you they were fine." Golden Freddy repeated, putting the phone back down on the table before turning towards BB's prone form.
"I know, I know. I just worry. It's not like we're known for having good luck. Something's bound to go wrong eventually. I'm just being precautious."
Springbonnie stood, placing a hand on his friend's shoulder.
"You should take a break" he told the bear who just shook his head, "I'm alright, go and check on the others, keep them out of trouble" he smiled softly at the rabbit before turning his back to him.
Springbonnie sighed, leaving the room. "If you say so" he whispered.
Golden Freddy placed his hand on BB's head. The boy had never looked so vulnerable before then. He was young, too young the voice in his head thought.
He his other hand down his face. He knew that he should have taken Springbonnie advice and taken a break, but the thought of leaving BB here, even if he was with someone else was out of the question.
He gripped the boys smaller hand in his own, giving it a light squeeze of reassurance. The least he could do was let BB know that he was there. That he wasn't alone.
The puppet sat alone in his box, thinking.
Despite what anyone else may have thought, he did care deeply about the other animatronics at Freddy Fazbears Pizza. They were his family and he wouldn't trade them for anything.
He thought about BB. How painstakingly frail the boy had become, it was extremely unnerving to see the once Happy-go-lucky animatronic out of commision.
He thought about the Toys.
They were off on a journey into a world they knew nothing about. A world that was nothing like the movies they'd watched in the past. This was real life they were talking about!
The animatronics, especially the older ones knew exactly how cruel life could be towards both the innocent and the deceiving.
He lay his head back against the edge of the box, not caring if the position was slightly uncomfortable, and sighed deeply.
The depressing reality was at the forefront of his mind. Even if BB woke up, there would still be dilemas to take care of. The nightmares, the pizzeria's reputation, him.
He wasn't about to lie to himself, he knew about the possibility of BB not awakening. He knew that there was a 50/50 chance that BB would pull through. 'It's not fair' he repeated over and over again in his head.
Why did bad thing always happen to good people?
BB had wronged nobody and yet, there he was, laying on his deathbed, alone and most likely terrified.
A lone tear escaped from the corner of his eye, he allowed it to fall, drying up before it reached his chin.
He lay there for a while unmoving as he listened to the soothing melody of his music box.
Life really wasn't fair.
The toys human names have been confirmed!
Toy Bonnie - Toby
Mangle - Martha
Toy Chica - Chiara
Toy Freddy - Francis
This chapter wasn't as long as I wanted it to be but I promise to try writing a longer chapter next time. :-)
