I kinda had no ideas in mind for this chapter and I had a slight case of writer's block, though I was able to make two stories after it went away. Now, I'm confident enough to make another chapter and well, here it is!
Chapter 3: The Withered Animatronics!
The second night practically went by like nothing. Jeremy kept the music box winding and avoided the toy animatronics as best as he could. Only one new threat started to make it's way to the office: that 'Balloon Boy'. Though, it was a bit slow and more easily avoidable, almost like Mangle. Once 6:00 A.M. showed on his watch and made it's usual beeping noises to indicate that the shift's over, Jeremy sprang from his seat and made his way out of the restaurant, feeling less fear than he had on his first night.
He, however, didn't head home immediately.
Instead, he went over to a nearby store to purchase some coffee. He didn't feel like sleeping not even for a minute. So many questions unanswered, so many things to reveal; who could resist? Sure, the male wasn't into dares and challenges, but something about the place...He felt as if he has been there before. He couldn't remember nor think about his past as a child, it was rather weird. It didn't bug him as much, though and he only was confused as to why he had this sort of strange 'connection' to the restaurant. Could it have been because of the Purple Man? Or the animatronics? He didn't know yet he wanted to know why.
In the middle of all this questioning and thinking inside of his head, Jeremy had bumped into someone without noticing. He instantly apologized and promised the guy that he won't do it again and will be more alert and aware. "Good." The other said, adjusting his tie. He took a look at Jeremy and raised a brow, asking, "Where do you work?" Jeremy a little confused of being asked that question so suddenly, answered simply, "Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria." The guy shook his head and frowned, looking disappointed. "Be careful there, I've heard nasty rumors about that place." He said, walking away. Jeremy stood in a silent shock and disbelief; how could others know about the dangers of the restaurant? If it's not 'those kind of dangers', then what was the guy talking about? Shaking his head as well, Jeremy gripped his coffee that had almost slipped out of his hand and took a sip, wondering more about what else the restaurant could be hiding.
The morning, noon and evening passed by at a slower pace, but eventually night came. Jeremy was at home, sitting on his couch while watching the news on TV. He glanced at his watch several times, it was 11:30 P.M. and time was making it's way to 12:00 A.M. Jeremy got up from his couch and put on his work uniform, deciding to go to work a little early. He left his apartment and went to the restaurant, looking at the animatronics before going to the office where he sat down and waited for the night shift to start. Once it began, Jeremy held onto his flashlight and the Freddy mask, knowing how well to defend himself against the animatronics. The night was seeming to drag on forever and nothing new showed up. That is, until he took notice of an old-looking animatronic standing at the hallway, staring right at him. It was one of the withered animatronics in that parts/service room! "Oh no!" Jeremy cried, keeping a close eye on it. He occasionally took a peek at the tablet he held and winded up the music box, but hardly taking his eyes off of the animatronic. For a split second or perhaps more than that, he had looked away from it. Then looking back, he noticed it was right in front of him and as fast as he could, put on the Freddy mask, hoping that it would go away. It stood longer than he thought, staring at him as if confused. It did leave fortunately, after a long moment of staring. It's funny how that withered animatronic resembled a purple version of 'Toy Bonnie' without a face and missing an arm; actually, that's pretty scary and coincidental. Jeremy shivered in fear, continuing to survive the night and avoiding the newest threats. He thought of them as something more than what the toy animatronics are and-
That was awfully spooky.
