sorry I kept you waiting, but I wanted to make that Q and A done before I wrote this one. it was a Questing I got some time back from Bonbongirl1987. but could only do it now since when this was asked: Mike didn't know who the Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy really were.
and before we begin the story.
to reader99: could be, but I have read many stories that do still have conflict and still following the usual storyline of- Night guard befriend/make peace with animatronics and either save or solve mystery at the restaurant. I admit I do also kinda follow that, but with twist. since I don't make this happen in a bankrupt restaurant.
and about my Youtube Channel: I will remember that if I'm going to make another video. I am thinking making this story into a read aloud with pictures, but I see.
to : thank you, and so right you are. this FNAF fanfic isn't my first, I have written a few others. but you're never going to see those since their story is too messy.
I admit I didn't think my story would get this long but again I am very casual how long my stories get, just so long I enjoy writing them.
to demon slayer 596: *read the question and almost burst in laughter* this going to be fun!
to StarCre8tion: thank you for liking this story. I am aware my grammar isn't perfect but I will try my best making it at least readable.
to Zerohekitsune: how can Mike and Jeremy be ready when they have no idea who Vincent really is? I only gave him that name since pretty much all FNAF fans calls him that. why? just to get this reaction XD
and don't worry, Vincent won't stay hidden in the shadows forever.
to frozem1: thanks. sure are and about Shadow Bonnie, he will appear again.
and now... enjoy the story!
... Who should have known he would befriend his brother's old suit? Jeremy looks at the last photo taken of them before Martin died, even after so many years, it still hurts. "Your blasted suit is just as annoying as you were..." He muse to picture of Martin one-arm hug him with a goofy smile. Jeremy places the frame on its usual spot on the shelf and goes to work.
Jeremy can most of the time push this pain away he has from his brother's- his closets friend's death. But now as Christmas is approaching, so do the grief. Sure Christmas wasn't Martin's favorite time of year (that's spring) but he still enjoyed Christmas and always made such a fuss getting everyone into the 'Christmas spirit' and you know what, it always worked on Jeremy. But of course Jeremy only realized that at the first Christmas after his brother's death.
This holiday has never been the same since. Now it's just a thing that costs a lot of money and where you get some good food. Jeremy can't say he fully enjoys being around Martin's wife and his two kids.
Especially Thomas has a hard time. He knows he won't have his goofy father around anymore- Martin always got some crazy ideas this time of year. Like who could eat most gingerbread, dress up like one of Santa's elves or what about the time where he made them play baseball out in the snow! All that; gone.
April is luckier, she has never met her father, yet still very aware that part of her life is missing.
Jeremy is kinda happy that he has work he can bury himself in; if he's lucky, then this young Mr. Fazbear won't make a very big deal that's it is Christmas.
Maybe Frederick would be like the old Fazbear.
Oh how wrong he is.
Unlike most shops or restaurants that only decorates for the holiday and plays Christmas songs. Fazbear Pizza's animatronics are in full swing decorating and even planning on what Christmas entertaining they can do the days before they goes on 'vacation'.
Goldie and Freddy are carrying a big Christmas tree inside and place it on the stage where Chica makes sure it won't topple over. Shortly after, a very cheerful Spring comes walking with a big box in his arms. "Time to decorate!" He beam and turns to the four confuse looking kid animatronics since this is their very first Christmas. "Would you do the honor?" Spring asks the four.
He sits the box on the floor and takes up decorations to the tree such as glass spheres, garland, lights and other stuff to the tree. He takes one of the glass spheres and hangs it on the tree and says to the confused looking Toys with a smile. "It do need more than just one, so.." He pushes the box over to them. "Let's decorate the tree!" He tells them with a huge smile.
The Toys hesitate, but from the hare's zeal of this task; they do what he asks of them and even though they do find it a bit strange decorating a tree. The kids do find something nice about it, more so since they can do a common goal together without getting at one another's throat.
Spring beams happy over this little victory and turns to the older animatronics; they are discussing on how to put the garland over the door proper up. Then he notices Jeremy walks into the building. Spring's smile disappears slightly from the look on his brother's face. Jeremy did not look one bit happy.
Spring walks over to the man. "Why's the big frown?" He asks with a teasing tone although he's a bit worried. "Got the wrong leg out from bed?"
Jeremy gives Spring a look, but honestly he's not in the mood for their usual (and comical) fights. "Not today alright." And he leaves the hare.
Spring's smile fades completely; he knows that if Jeremy refuses to pick a small fight with him, then something is wrong. And he thinks he knows what cause of this is. Or maybe he should more say who... Spring ears drops, feeling sorry for his brother and yet. This just makes him more determent to make this one crack a smile.
... Which didn't go as planned.
"Spring, I know what you're doing." Jeremy turns to the gold colored hare after Spring has warm hearted offered him new baked cookies and in some strange way knew these are his favorite. The thought was nice sure. But for Jeremy; the more Spring tries to help, the more Jeremy sees Martin in this one and that's... really hurts. Especially on this time of year. "And you're not helping one bit!"
Spring ears drops, wondering if he went too far. "I'm sorry..." He looks away with a small chuckle. "I can go a bit overboard with things like—"
"No, it's not you trying to help." Jeremy interrupts the hare, making Spring look confused at him and Jeremy has to look away. For looking at Spring's expressions, well they are too often too similar on how Martin would react at the same situations. "It's you being too much like Martin." Spring's eyes wide a bit, but didn't interrupt the blond. "Mike did tell me your personality comes from him, but seriously." Jeremy steps away from the hare, refusing showing how hurt he really is. "Just stop being like him."
Spring ears drop, feeling bad he has hurt his brother. Sure he didn't do it intentionally, but still; he should've known that even so many years, Jeremy is still dealing with his loss. Just like Spring himself is dealing with his loss of knowing that he never can return home to his family.
"I'm sorry..." He muses sadly. Spring hesitate, but do carefully sits his hand on Jeremy's shoulder. "I should've known this time of year would be hard." Jeremy eyes him slightly, but do let the hare continue with his small speech. "For most humans... Well this is a time of year is where family comes together and have a good time."
"... even when you apologies... You still sounds like him." Jeremy remarks, yet he can't help but chuckle over this small thing. "Don't you have anything you can call your own?" Has Spring really not been trying to create his own personality from what Martin's persona has taught him?
Spring gives him a weak smile. "It's pretty hard when he is— I- I mean..." Spring turns away, he almost revealed what gives this suit every thought. He want to say it so badly!... But also.. He can't make himself do it. "Martin was the easiest to learn from as he was the one most around me. I.. I guess, I uh mimicked him more than I thought." He smiles kinda awkward to Jeremy.
Jeremy raise a brow, but otherwise keeps a straight face. "More than you thought indeed." Spring has taken so much after Martin that this animatronic hare can't even lie! But... Why is he lying about the one he got personality from? Then again, he might remember... When he killed the one who gave him his personality. Guess he's not the only one dealing with loss here. "Anyway" he brushes Spring's hands off his shoulders and takes a few steps out to the diner, asking casual. "Is there any duties around that does not involve Christmas?"
Spring chuckle. "Not really, but if you like. I can ask around and see if there is anyone who needs a hand."
"Sure whatever." Jeremy shrugs and Spring leaves, still chuckling.
It didn't take long before Spring found work for the blond which consisted in moving supplies to the kitchen and helping keeping an eye on the Toys as they still have problems with humans and Mike hasn't come to work.
Jeremy did not fancy that part of the job, but better than just standing doing nothing. Although he admit he do not like being around neither Vixey or Theo.
Vixey because she did bit him, luckily her bite only left several small scars that can easily be hidden by hair. (unlike his older scars) She still does have that fighting spirit attitude that can leave him quite uncomfortable.
Theo also has that attitude, but is way more subtle about it. But the young bear in the other hand... he just won't listen! It's like everything he or any human says is mere air to this one and sometimes Theo can be quite cruel, a thing he also was in the former location.
And it seems that part of the bear hasn't changed one bit.
Jeremy has been tasked bringing more Christmas decoration inside the storeroom, but when he returned. The box filled with the decorations lies all over the place, shattered to pieces. Even he haven't seen him doing the act, Jeremy just knows this has been Theo's doing. Annoyed, Jeremy goes out to find one of the older bears since he is well aware confronting Theo on his own won't make a difference for that one.
maybe not the chapter you wanted, but I wanted a small slice of life chapter about Jeremy and Spring. as you probably can read, this chapter should have been out in the December month, but I just didn't have time to write it.
before I leave you guys, I am running a bit low on flashback ideas. so I am wondering what you would like to know more about in these flashbacks? give a comment what you would like and I will see if I can make it happen.
till next time!
