Yeah, not probably what you expect, but this is just the build up.
Anyways, this is quite screwed up if you think about it. And it doesn't get better at all.
wes27: No, Kyra's father doesn't have the same personality as Vincent. Vincent was a cold-hearted murderer who doesn't care about anyone. Jack cares about Kyra, in his own twisted way.
Anyways, for this chapter, I've chosen the songs It's Been So Long by The Living Tombstone and Hide And Seek by Lizz Robinette. Heads up for the next chapter!
Enjoy!
EDIT 10.7: New teaser! Again the sentence: Don't Hold It Against Us... The seven clown 'bots don't look scary tho.
Night 52: Now You're It!
I dunno what I was thinking,
Leaving my child behind,
Now I suffer the curse and now I am blind
With all this anger, guilt and sadness,
Coming to haunt me forever,
I can't wait for the cliff at the end of the river
xXxXx
''You can't be serious!'' Sierra yelled. She, Emily and Matt exchanged glances.
Hannah sighed.
''I don't know what to do anymore.'' She replied.
''Does that mean she won't come to my birthday party?'' Emily asked.
BAM!
''Ouch!'' Emily held her head. She glared at Sierra. ''What the hell was that for?!''
''How can you think about your birthday party in such situation?'' Sierra yelled at her. ''Kyra has been kidnapped by her dad who's a serial killer. And whose photos you probably took when we were at Fazbear's Fright.''
''And he still went only after Kyra.'' Matt said. ''Now I get it. He didn't care if he gets recognized in the photos. Officially, he's dead and we'd be more suspicious for being in a place we're not supposed to be.''
''That's a clever move.'' Nightmare Chica said. ''He basically erased himself from existance. Nobody would suspect him to be alive.''
Hannah, Matt, Sierra and Emily were at the Ravenhearst residence along with Plushtrap and the Nightmares. The trio arrived a day ago and when Sierra atempted to contact Kyra, she got Hannah instead, who explained them everything.
''Looks bad for you.'' The Bite Victim appeared. However, only the Nightmares and Hannah could see him.
''I wish I kept a better eye on Kyra. She's not really the most emotionally stable person.'' Hannah muttered. ''Especially not since the past months.''
''And we kinda helped it.'' Sierra sighed.
''You ain't the only one.'' The Bite Victim said.
''He's also here.'' Hannah muttered.
''Who?'' Matt asked.
''Well, the kid whose sibling and his friends thought it would be a funny idea to toss him into the mouth of an Animatronic.'' Nightmare Fredbear muttered sarcastically.
''I don't see him.'' Emily looked around.
''Well, I can feel a presence.'' Sierra shuddered, rubbing her arms. ''Once you spend a long time with Kyra, you eventually develop a sixth sense for supernatural.''
''Only that the supernatural won't help us this time.'' Hannah muttered, narrowing her eyes.
''Speaking of which, where's your grandmother?'' Matt asked.
''She's away for a few days. Said she had some case to do. I called her and she mentioned that the ghost that remained in the house was quite stubborn.'' Hannah explained.
''Oh, and what kind of ghost was it?'' The Bite Victim asked.
''I think it's a boy. About 13.'' Hannah said. ''His parents, whose house he haunts, said he was their own son and died violently.''
''You didn't tell us about it.'' Nightmare Freddy said.
''And how did he die?'' Sierra asked.
''Wait a sec… Gran Becky said he had no eyes and was constantly seeking them. He was pretty mad as… huh?'' Hannah blinked, staring at the the rest who looked back with serious expressions.
''He's probably one of those eye-less kids Kyra and Springtrap were talking about!'' Emily yelled.
''And if Jack was the one who killed them…'' Matt muttered.
Then it hit all of them.
''HE USED THEM AS A DIVERSION!''
''What are you guys talking about?'' Nightmarionne asked.
''Think about it. The murders started several months ago…'' Sierra started.
''Actually, seven months ago. I kept up with it.'' Matt added. ''I also did a little research. Most of the murders with a similar scheme happened around this area. Some in the neighbouring towns.''
''There are only three, well,… there were four Messengers around here.'' Sierra said. ''You Hannah, the old hag-ugh, uh?''
''Don't worry, I won't tell gran Becky you called her old hag. She deserves it.'' Hannah said.
''Anyways, there were also Kyra and your mum.'' Sierra said.
''Okay, but what about it?'' Jack-O-Chica asked.
''Since Jack was after Kyra, murdering people and having their ghosts become attached here would lure her out.'' Sierra said, waving with her index finger. ''She'd come out and he'd manage to kidnap her simply because she's that nice to help spirits to cross over.''
''Not to mention, you three also had to work, meaning you'd less focus on Kyra, who already knows how to deal well with all that Messenger stuff.'' Matt said.
''Yes, and we had our own worries.'' Hannah muttered. ''Mum and grandma were going crazy and I was trying to patch my life together.''
''So, Kyra's dad kills people to lure Kyra out. Why didn't he do it before? Why wait?'' Emily asked.
''Good question, Em.'' Nightmare said.
''And what about the car crash?'' The Bite Victim asked.
''The car crash?'' Hannah blinked.
''Was that him? What did he ask?'' Sierra asked.
''He wants to know about the car crash.'' Hannah said.
''Kyra said she's sure her father was the one who caused it. And that's why Theresa decided to do the murder-suicide, to escape. But why would she think that death is better for Kyra? I mean if Jack wanted to kill her.'' Nightmare Bonnie said.
''Who says he wanted to kill 'er? He could've just wanted to kidnap 'er. Ye said he fought for 'er, right?'' Nightmare Foxy said, turning to Hannah.
''Yes.'' Hannah nodded.
''Which means she's definitely alive.'' Sierra sighed in relief. ''Question is, where is she? Did he kidnap her to get some bonding time with her? And why now, after 18 years?''
''I think people would get a bit suspicious if he appeared much earlier. 18 years is quite a long time. After two decades, nobody would even remember his face, especially if he kept to himself.'' Matt said. ''And he sounds like a person who likes to work in the dark.''
''Okay then, he appeared at the time of the car crash. However, if he monitored her house in the past months, why didn't just get inside and got her. Her mother is dead, and you two were gone most of the time.'' Nightmare Fredbear said.
''Even though she totally avoided being a Messenger, heheheheh.'' Nightmare BB laughed.
''I dunno…'' Hannah sighed, glacing around. Her eyes went wide. ''Plushtrap!''
Everyone turned towards the spring-lock toy, who looked at them with a confused expression on his face, pointing a finger at himself as if saying: Me?
''Of course! After the car crash, Kyra decided to investigate what happened at Fazbear's!'' Sierra said. ''Plushtrap also constantly followed her. Not to mention the ghosts. Had Jack intervened at that time, somebody would've told her earlier.''
''They actually did drop quite a lot of hints, but she was too dense to figure them out.'' Jack-O-Bonnie chuckled. ''Considering they attacked her.''
''Wait a minute, those eye-less spirits didn't even appear at Kyra's place until later. It were the other six, whom William killed.'' The Bite Kid said. ''And since you'll ask, no, nobody told me about Kyra's father being their killer. Just that they're thirsty for revenge.''
''What's going on?'' Sierra asked.
''He said that the eye-less children didn't appear until later.'' Nightmare Freddy said.
''Not to mention that the former six had only drove her towards the pizzeria. Being around here for a longer time, they knew exactly what to do and wanted to get their revenge first. That's why they didn't tell her anything at all.'' Nightmare added.
''Wait a minute, wasn't Springtrap the first who saw them?'' Nightmare Bonnie asked. ''Why would they go to him and not to Kyra?''
''Because the six already kept Kyra busy?'' Emily suggested. ''Also, they were together. They helped each other, that isn't too hard to conclude.''
''That's true.'' The Bite Kid nodded.
''Yep, he just confirmed it.'' Hannah told Emily.
''Told ya.'' Emily pouted, crossing her arms and grinned.
''Well, I have my doubts about this alliance.'' Matt muttered. ''Both sides wanted revenge on their killers, but only the six tortured Kyra and according to what we know, they did it for the eye-less kids. Then why going after her?''
''Because they thought Kyra would be just like her father.'' Nightmare Chica said. ''And that they were doing everyone a favor.''
''And why would they think about that?'' Sierra asked.
''Well, before he vanished, dad always said that Kyra will be much alike him…'' Hannah's eyes widened. ''Oh my God, they have to be kidding me!''
''What is it?'' Emily asked.
''Did… did they think she'd try to kill somebody?!'' Hannah asked, shaking.
''WHAT?!''
xXx
Ding Dong! I know you can hear me
Open up the door
I only want to play a little
''Thanks, sir.'' Sierra said, wearing the Night Guard uniform. ''Like said, my friend doesn't feel well and she wanted to know if I could cover her shifts. I know I'm not an employee, but…''
''Oh, stop chatting.'' The manager interruped her coldly. Sierra frowned. ''You already got the job and don't worry, your friend doesn't have to hurry up with getting better. She won't get payed anyway.''
''Jerk.'' Sierra thought.
The manager exited the building, followed by Sierra.
''I just need somebody to keep an eye on the equipment. Even a teenager like you can do that easily.'' The manager, Peter Hannings, said.
''The equpiment? You mean the Animatronics, right?'' Sierra asked, hands in her pockets.
''Ah, those pieces of scrap? Don't worry, they won't be here for that long. I have some plans with them.'' Hannings said.
Ding Dong! You can't keep me waiting
It's already too late for you to try and run away
I see you through the window
''What is it? Do you plan to move them?'' Sierra asked.
''None of your business!''
He closed the door, driving away and leaving Sierra in the dust.
''What a jerkass. When I get a decent job, I'm gonna make sure I'm the boss.'' Sierra muttered to herself. She then looked to the car on the other side, waving. ''Okay, guys, you can come out!''
Hannah, Emily, Matt and the Nightmares in their plush forms appeared.
Sierra grinned. The plan was perfect. All she had to do is to take over Kyra's job and they'll have easy access to the restaurant while Kyra's gone.
xXx
Our eyes are locked together
I can sense your horror
Though I'd like to see it closer
''That,… that can't be…'' Chica said. The rest also stared at them as Hannah relayed to the Animatronics about what they figured out.
''Wait, they seriously believe Kyra would have the mind-set to kill somebody?'' Mangle asked. ''That's ridiculous! She wouldn't do that!''
''And why not?''
Cue to everyone turning to Springtrap, who was sitting on a chair at a table.
''It's not that hard.'' Springtrap said. ''After all, I know that feeling. It's quite easy.''
''How dare you?!'' Puppet growled.
''Like said, you can't save her. It's all up to her… if she wants to be saved, of course.'' Springtrap grinned slyly.
''That's not possible!'' Freddy growled at him.
''And how can you be so sure, Fazbear?'' Springtrap asked. ''Just how well do you know her?''
Freddy frowned.
Ding Dong! Here I come to find you
Hurry up and run
Let's play a little game and have fun
''Of course she wouldn't do that! I know her well – she only wants to help people.'' Hannah said. ''She may be cranky most of the time, but she has been put under quite a lot of stress. Assuming she's just like dad will make things only worse.''
''Believe what you want.'' Springtrap muttered. ''Like said, that's her problem, not ours.''
''Well, I gotta agree with him.'' Emily said.
Cue to everyone staring at her in surprise. Springtrap tilted his head a bit.
''Kyra hates when people tell her what to do, but she's not a bad person.'' Emily said. ''She knows what she's doing, I'm sure.''
''How cute.'' Springtrap grinned, staring at Emily. ''Some children should never grow up.''
Cue the rest of the Animatronics glaring at him, even stepping out a bit to cover Emily.
''Whatever… you guys are rushing with your decisions.'' Springtrap stood up.
''Where are you going?'' Toy Freddy asked.
''I'm going to find the only person who makes sense around here." Springtrap replied, going to the Safe Room.
''And who is it?'' Toy Chica asked.
''Myself!''
BAM!
The door of the room shut, with everyone wincing.
''Geez, he stood up with the wrong foot.'' Sierra said.
''Was that supposed to be an insult?'' Toy Bonnie asked.
''I think so.'' Foxy sighed.
xXx
Ding Dong! Where is it you've gone to?
Do you think you've won?
Our game of Hide and Seek has just begun
Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click.
Kyra played with the switch-blade, lying on the bed. She had zero idea how much time passed. Her inner clock has crumbled down and Jack probably brought her the food at random intervals. There was no clock inside and she didn't know if it was day or night. She tried to see through the key-hole, but all she saw was a dark corridor.
She wondered what Hannah was doing and if Sierra, Emily and Matt were back. She was pretty sure they'd try to search for her, but she didn't really feel like it was a good idea. She knew what Jack wanted from her and she didn't want her only friends to get into trouble. After all, it was her fault they were in it.
Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click.
I hear your footsteps
Thumping loudly through the hallways
I can hear your sharp breaths
You're not very good at hiding
Her eyes darted to the door once she heard footsteps. It opened. Jack entered the room.
''Playing with my gift, I see.'' He grinned. ''Do you like it?''
Kyra didn't reply.
''Now, now, all I want to is reconnect with my daughter. And the best way to do that is introducing you to my hobbies and vice versa.''
Click.
''You really have some strange hobbies.'' Kyra was still lying on the bed, playing with the knife.
Click.
''Oh, and you don't?'' he asked. Kyra shoot him a glare.
Click.
''At least my hobbies don't involve gauging eyes out of innocent children.'' Kyra said.
Click.
''It's their own fault. Those parents thing their little families are perfect. And those children… hah, they had a similar shade of eye-color. Similar to yours. Why could they stay together with their parents while I couldn't have you?'' Jack growled.
Click.
Just wait, you can't hide from me (I'm coming)
Just wait, you can't hide from me (I'm coming)
Just wait, you can't hide from me (I'm coming)
Kyra sat up, showing the knife into her pocket.
''Jealous?'' she asked.
''Not anymore. You know how it says, the eyes are the windows of the soul. Now, their souls are gone and you're here.'' Jack grinned.
''Those 'souls' have been following me around and tried to kill me.'' Kyra frowned.
''But you survived, proving once and for all that you're better than them.'' Jack grinned cheerfully.
''Probably even better than you.'' Kyra added.
Jack suddenly started to laugh. Kyra was surprised. She believed this would insult his ego, but Jack seemed to be amused.
''We'll see who's the better one here.'' He said. ''Although, I can't deny that sometimes the students bests out the teacher.''
Kyra frowned. So, he thought she was referring to that.
''Besides, you're hanging out with killers as well, aren't you?'' Jack said.
''The Animatronics really can't be blamed. They just tried to protect children, in their own way.'' Kyra said.
''Oh, I didn't mean them.'' Jack grinned. ''What about your other friend, William Afton?''
Just wait, you can't hide from me
Kyra dropped her jaw in shock.
''H-how do you…''
''How do I know? I'm a criminal profiler, sweetie. I worked at one of the cases at Fazbear's.'' Jack said. ''I didn't really know who'd be the murderer, but after seeing you hanging out with that bunny in your living room…''
''You saw us?!'' Kyra stared at him.
Knock Knock! I am at your door now
I am coming in
No need for me to ask permission
''Of course I did. I always kept an eye on you.'' Jack smiled, patting her head. Kyra still looked shocked. ''Besides, which parent doesn't care about the friends of their daughter? Of course only those who don't care about their children. Which makes me a good parent.''
''A good parent, but a horrible person.'' Kyra replied.
''I can live with that.'' Jack replied with a grin. ''After all, I know very well I can take better care of you than your mother ever did.''
''I doubt that.'' Kyra muttered.
Knock Knock! I'm inside your room now
Where is it you've hid?
Our game of Hide and Seek's about to end
''Don't worry sweetie, daddy's here.'' Jack suddenly hugged her. Kyra's eyes widened. She was shaking.
The hug… it was so warm… kinda welcoming…
''My, my, haven't you been through a lot the past months. I saw everything.'' He whispered into her ear. ''Your friends are such idiots. Leaving a beautiful and smart girl for such petty reasons.''
He hugged her tigher.
''And your sister and your grandmother… never paying attention to your needs. All they can think about is those ghosts they need to help to cross over.''
''Why…'' Kyra said weakly, lowering her eye-lids.
She was shaking more and more.
I'm coming closer
Looking underneath your bed, but you're not there
I wonder, could you be inside the closet?
''But I'm here. For you. Forever.'' Jack added.
He broke the hug and looked at her.
''I'm so proud of you, Kyrie.'' He smiled.
Kyra looked pale.
''Now rest… Tomorrow, you'll know more.'' He said, standing up.
Kyra was on her knees, staring down and looking at the switch-blade.
Jack walked to the door.
''Who do I need to kill?''
Ding Dong! I have found you
Ding Dong! You were hiding here (now you're it)
Ding Dong! Finally found you, dear (now you're it)
Jack stopped and turned around, grinning.
''You're smart. Probably as much as your friend William.'' He grinned. ''I'm so proud of you. Perhaps you could introduce me to him. He is such an interesting person. I have quite a bunch of questions for him.''
He then closed the door.
Kyra was still shaking. A tear trailed down her cheek, falling on the blade.
However, when she lift her head, all her emotions were replaced by one.
Rage.
Ding Dong! Looks like I have won (now you're it)
Ding Dong! Pay the consequence
