Well, we've made it to the end of book one. This one takes place at the location in the first game, the Toys are gone and in the scrapyard. This is also where a very important incident in the FNAF universe happens, I mentioned I'd be stopping here a while ago, but I really hope you guys enjoy this last chapter of Soul and be on the lookout for Soul: Shades which will be coming soon!
I own absolutely nothing except for the few OCs in here (the parents).
"Bold" is the Animatronic's speech
"Normal" is human speech (when the child's spirit is in control)
"Italic" is memory/thought/phone call
Chapter 13
November 13, 1987
"You four ready?" Jeremy asked as the four spirits came slowly out from behind the curtain.
"Aren't we always?" Sam snarked, picking up the guitar and strumming the strings, making a loud, bright chord echo from the strings.
"Showoff," Robby teased, hopping up on the stage.
"Just using my natural talent," Sam retorted.
"Looks like showing off to me!"
Jeremy shook his head as the two spirits teased each other. Amanda and Matt just stared at the two, not even blinking when Sam tackled Robby and the two started wrestling, play-hitting and play-biting, trying to get the other to stop teasing them.
"Is this what it's like on days where I'm not here?" Jeremy asked.
"Yes," the siblings replied.
"So don't worry about it," Matt told him, "They're always figuring out a way to torment each other. Name calling mostly,"
"Like…?"
"Um…sometimes it's 'Easter Bunny' or 'Peter Cottontail'," Amanda started, "Bonnie has yet to come up with a really good one to get under Foxy's skin. I think he's gotten 'Captain Foxbeard' and 'Peg-Leg Pete',"
"But it's Foxy,"
"Exactly," Amanda pointed out, "He hasn't come up with a good one yet. Foxy's got quite a few good ones wracked up for Bonnie…and for us too,"
Jeremy gave a grin and turned to Amanda.
"Like?" he asked with a smug look.
"He's called Freddy…um…"
"Don't say it," Matt growled.
"Oh c'mon, Freddy, I wanna hear it!"
"Not on my watch," he growled, only to get some pained yelps from the two brawlers on the stage, "Hold on a minute,"
He walked over to the two struggling spirits and grabbed them both, hefting them into the air and away from each other before none-too gently making them crash into each other.
"Knock it off you two," he ordered, making two pairs of gold and crimson eyes glare at him.
"C'mon, Fatbear, we were just playing!" Sam whined.
Matt gave a scary sounding growl before letting them both go, causing them to hit the ground with a loud thud. Amanda tried not to laugh, but a small, high-pitched giggle escaped her. Jeremy had a wide grin on his face.
"Fatbear?" he snickered.
"Foxy came up with it," Sam nodded as Matt growled, the lighting in the room starting to flicker as shadows became darker.
"An' we don't use it because tha last time, ye ended up locked in tha supply closet fer tha night while I ended up locked in tha lasses bathroom," Robby shuddered, "It be makin' tha Capt'n very angry when we be usin' it. Jus' like callin' Chica there a duck…it not be a pretty sight…"
"And when did this happen?" Jeremy asked.
"Don't ask," both Amanda and Matt growled, right as the manager unlocked the door.
All four spirits shot into place, making Jeremy take a few seconds to process what the heck just happened. The sound of keys jingling stopped and Jeremy looked up as his boss came in. The manager took one look around the place before spotting Jeremy and walking towards him.
"Sorry to ask this of you, kid, but our Day Guard just called in sick…" he started, "Would you be willing to work a double shift? We'll pay overtime of course, but we really…"
"Say no more," Jeremy cut him off, "I'll be glad to. I might be dead tired, but I'll watch over everything, make sure nothing bad happens,"
"Thanks, kid…you know, Fitzgerald, you're one of the best things to happen to this place," the manager smiled, "Concidering everything that's happened, it's been good since you started working here,"
"I'm just glad I can help,"
The day went on smoothly, the show went as usual, meaning a bunch of corny jokes and songs made by the three spirits on stage. Matt wished more than ever that they could change up everything, the routine…anything! But the last time they had tried, the manager had taken them all to the back and attempted to 'fix' them. It caused all four to freak out as they went momentarily blind and they lashed out in fear. And so they never again went against the routine.
At the moment, thought, there was going to be a break in routine as Robby prepared to get his time in the spotlight.
Matt cast a sidelong look at his sister and friend, seeing them both nod slightly. The older spirit put on a smile as he turned to address the crowd.
"Hey, kids!" he called, "Time to head on down to the Pirate's Cove for some fun on the high seas with Captain Foxy!"
He expectantly looked towards the Cove…and as expected, he didn't see anything. Robby loved the theatrics and would not come out of hiding for less than three calls…and he always came out from somewhere different.
"Foxy?" Sam started.
No answer…except for a faint laugh. The kids all looked around, trying to find the source.
"I don't think he can hear us, Freddy," Amanda told him before turning towards the kids, "C'mon kids, help us call him…otherwise he might disappear on us again!"
"Foxy!" the kids chorused along with the three spirits.
"One more time, kids," Matt called, "FOXY!"
The trap door sprang open and out dashed a red blur, snagging Amanda's cupcake before sprinting to the back of the room, laughing.
Matt envied Robby for his part of the show. He got to mix it up a bit while everyone else had to follow the rules.
"Foxy! Give it back!" Amanda yelled, her feathers puffing out and making her look ridiculous, "That's cheating!"
"Pirate, lass!" Robby reminded, shaking his hook at her, "An' besides, these lads an' lasses belong t' tha Cove now! I'nt tha' right?"
The kids cheered and nearly stampeded the eldest spirit. Robby gave a grin, looking up at the others. He loved kids, even when they put their sticky fingers all over him, he still loved them. And it sure showed!
"Now, Foxy, give the cupcake back," Jeremy teased, shaking a finger at Robby.
He threw a sidelong look at the cupcake as Amanda marched off the stage and to him, holding out her feathered 'hand'. He tossed a halfhearted glare at Jeremy before speaking.
"Ye be no fun, lad…Ah, fine," Robby grumbled, passing the object back to his friend, "T'wouldn't be good fer a pirate to be seen wi' tha'. Now, off wi' ya, Chica, or I'll be forcin' ye t' walk tha plank,"
Amanda closed an eye, glaring at him as he playfully poked her with his paw, before turning wordlessly towards the stage and marching back. Robby gave a light laugh before turning to his audience.
"Alright, me loyal crew," he grinned, "Who be wantin' t' be goin' on an adventure!"
The crowd cheered and Robby laughed, gathering the little ones to him and beginning a story. He was halfway through one of them, when he noticed one of the children had been shoved back behind everyone else. The boy swiped at his eyes, not wanting anyone to see his tears. Robby was about to say something, but Jeremy beat him to it.
"Hey, little guy," he said gently, kneeling down next to a child, "You want to meet Foxy?"
The little boy nodded and the guard took him by the arm. Robby watched as Jeremy took the child to the side…
"Hey there boys and girls! Who's ready to meet the gang?"
"Yay!"
"Right through here, kiddos. Go on inside!"
"Um…Mister Golden Freddy? Why you locking the door?"
"Well…I can't have you all running away now, can I?"
"Why would we run awa…?"
A flash of silver, Mike stumbling back with a gash over her eye.
*Screams*
"Get back here!"
"RUN!"
"W-Why?"
"Because I can,"
Robby shook his head violently. No! It was not going to happen again! He wouldn't let it…
Jeremy looked up at him…no…it wasn't Jeremy…it was him! The one who killed them!
Robby's eyes flickered to black with white pinpoints and a low growl rumbled through his frame. The spirit shot forwards.
NOT. GETTING. AWAY!
Jeremy smiled as the kid's eyes lit up. He turned his grey gaze towards Foxy, who was playing around with the kids before freezing as he looked at Jeremy, shaking and trembling.
Something wasn't right…
Suddenly, Foxy's golden eyes turned completely black except for two white pinpoints and he started growling deep in his chest. Jeremy frowned as the animatronic took a step forwards, and then another and another…
And suddenly, he was racing forwards towards Jeremy, his jaws opened wide as he barreled down at the temporary day guard.
Jeremy knew it was no use to run…Foxy was the fastest out of all of them, there'd be no outrunning him.
The last thing Jeremy saw was sharp teeth as the animatronic's jaws clamped down on his head.
Blood everywhere, all over Robby's paws, his fur…and everyone was screaming.
No more.
He felt someone wrenching his jaw open, the delicate springs and locks that kept it from hanging open snapped, sending pain shooting through his jaw. He was pushed backwards, landing on the ground in a crumpled heap as his now golden eyes flicked towards the crowd of people.
"R-Robby?" came Amanda's voice, scared and shaking, "Why did you do that?"
"Do what?" Robby blinked, "I didn't do anything…why is everyone screaming? Why are they all in a huddle?"
"You…" Sam said softly, "You bit Jeremy's head. It looks bad,"
"I didn't…how could I?!" Robby sputtered, looking at the blood all over his fur, "I didn't…"
He started scooting backwards.
"No…" he whispered as the people parted enough for Jeremy's limp form to be exposed.
The temporary Day Guard's grey eyes were still open, wide and scared…like Mike's when the murderer had come after them…Robby scrambled to his feet and stared.
"There it is!" one of the adults yelled, "Murderer!"
"No…" Robby pleaded, stepping backwards as a few brave adults started coming towards him, "No I…I didn't…"
"It needs shut down!" another screeched, "Freak!"
"I didn't mean it!" Robby cried, stumbling and falling onto his rear, "Please…don't…It wasn't my fault! I didn't…"
He dodged out of the way as one of the adults grabbed at him, using his enhanced speed to his advantage. He looked up at his three friends. All three of them stared at the bloodstained form of their oldest member.
"Run!" Amanda mouthed as the mob got closer.
Robby took her advice and sprinted off, dashing through the dining hall and quickly into the Cove, hiding inside the ship the company had bought to put in it. A sob rose up in his chest as oily tears streamed down his face and off his muzzle to the floor.
"I didn't mean to," he sobbed, "I don't…I don't know why…"
Later that night, the three other spirits crept into the Cove.
"Robby?" Sam started, coming forwards towards the ship, pushing the door open.
"Go away," came the soft yet forceful reply.
"C'mon, buddy," Matt tried, "we just want to help,"
"I said go away!" Robby snapped as the three spirits came in, getting a good look at their fourth companion.
The boy sat next to his metal prison, his ears drooped in sorrow while his tail curved protectively around his legs. The front of his shirt was drenched in Jeremy's blood, as was the area around his mouth. The boy's golden eyes were streaming with tears as he bowed his head.
"I didn't mean to," he whispered, "I don't know why it happened…"
Amanda came close and put a hand on his shoulder, making him flinch.
"It's ok, Robby, we forgive you," she told him before turning to the others, "Right?"
Both Sam and Matt nodded, coming closer.
"I didn't know that it happened," Robby continued, staring at his hand and wrist, "It just…"
"It's that glitch Emily was talking about," Matt said, "The one the murderer and the Marionette put in us…the one that makes us…well…you know,"
"Crazy?" Sam suggested.
"Tact Bunny Boy," Matt growled as Robby sank even deeper into himself, "Robby, don't worry about it. We know you didn't mean to,"
"It's just they…don't," Amanda murmured.
Robby's head lifted slightly.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"They…they shut you down," Sam started, "They don't want you rampaging…so they've shut down Pirate's Cove,"
Robby's eyes flashed and then more tears streamed down. They took the only thing bearable with his current life. If he wasn't crazy at the moment…without the children around him, he most definitely would.
"Let's get you cleaned up, ok?" Amanda started, "It'll make you feel a little better,"
She grabbed Robby's arm and hoisted him up. The other two spirits walked towards the entrance before hopping off the little stage. Amanda helped Robby down before whispering to him.
"It's going to be ok,"
Personally, I do think Foxy did it and that it happened at the first game's location. I mean, why would they keep the animatronic that bit the kid in the first location unless it happened at the new place? Hence why Foxy's out of order. Next time, I'll have a new book for you and a certain guard comes in...but not for a while. She's got some growing up to do first...
I hope you guys liked it, if you did send in the reviews! (Along with ideas because I will need them eventually!) :)
Qui vállë tóquetë, ván tecë (If no review comes from y'all; no story comes from me)
Máriessë ar mára tecië
Farewell and fair writing
Elhini Prime signing off.