It was 1am. Shallow sat in the office, relaxing on the chair. Bonnie stood nearby, guitar in hand. He was gently strumming out her favorite tune. Shallow had her eyes closed and didn't notice herself begin to fall asleep.
Dream
It was her 12th birthday. Young Shallow, her parents and a small gathering of her friends entered Freddy's Pizzeria. They had already booked a table for the small party. It was always up to ten people at her birthday parties, but she never cared. It could just be her parents with her and she wouldn't mind. As long as he was there to strum her tune. While the others started to take their seats, Shallow ran over to the Show Stage. Freddy wasn't there, but Chica and Bonnie were. A quick scan of the room revealed that Freddy was entertaining another party. No matter how old she would get, she always loved Bonnie the most. Both animatronics noticed her and came off the stage to greet her. Didn't take long for Freddy to return from entertaining, but he didn't bat an eye at how the chicken and bunny left the stage. It was basically traditional.
''Hello, Shallow!'' Chica exclaimed, crouching a bit to get eye-level with her. ''Or for today, the Birthday Girl!'' Chica was always the kind and almost motherly one. She always made Shallow smile.
Freddy was normally too busy to talk and greet Shallow, only ever giving a short pat on her head when he passed by. It was something she got used to. The other thing she was used to was Bonnie's hug. He always tried to surprise her from behind like that. He was doing that right now. She always returned the hug. They hugged for a few moments before Shallow had to go back to her family.
Reality, Bonnie POV
Bonnie shifted slightly against the wall. His arm was a little tired from playing the tune over and over. He stood, leaning close to the doorway leading out. He glanced at Shallow and saw she was sleeping on the job. Maybe him playing his solo made her tired, like a lullaby. He came and sat down infront of the desk. Slowly, he made the tune quieter and quieter until he stopped. He put down the guitar and checked the cameras real quick. Foxy was running towards them. Bonnie didn't want to wake Shallow up, so got up and quietly went over to the door, stepping out and making Foxy come to a stop just in front of him.
''Bonnie, lad. Ye pal hasn't been checking the cameras much. She be alright?'' Foxy asked. He always got jittery if the Pirate Cove camera was left alone. Bonnie expected him to worry. After all, last time they saw her was a couple days after that incident. He didn't want to think about it too much.
''She's fine. Just sleeping.'' he replied. ''I think her favorite tune I played her made her tired. I'm watching over her.''
''Aye lad. That be reassuring. Thank ye. I'll be sure to let Freddy know. Chica too.'' Foxy said before turning and walking off. Behind Bonnie, his child spirit friend appeared.
''I know why you want to be alone with her.'' it said. If Bonnie was human, he would be blushing. He eyed the soul, thinking he knew what it was going to say. ''You want to make up for the past.'' Bonnie relaxed a bit. At least it didn't mention what he thought. He gently crept back into the office to stay near Shallow.
Shallow had shifted so she was laying face-down on the desk breathing gently. Next to her, the Child Soul with her was also sleeping on the desk. Bonnie chuckled a bit. He went over and gently patted her back. She gave a small whine. Bonnie picked up the tablet and had one last check of the cameras. Sure enough, everything was perfectly fine. Freddy was just wandering as usual and Chica was in the kitchen. He put the tablet down again before sitting down in front of the desk. He wondered just what Shallow was dreaming about. He wondered if she still remembered. He hoped so.
Chica POV
Chica stood in the kitchen, putting the final touches on a pizza. Foxy had mentioned about Shallow being asleep. Maybe these night shifts were getting to her... Then again, Bonnie was playing that tune that always used to make the young girl sleepy. With a small sigh, Chica took a moment to stop and relax. She leaned on the side of the workbench. Freddy came to join her, walking over to her and gently placing his hand on her back. ''Hey. Are you alright? Stressed?'' he asked. Chica looked at him.
''No. Just making something for Shallow. You know, the normal.'' she replied, trying to avoid the question.
''Ah. So you just needed a break?''
''Sure. I just...do this too often.''
''Well, I'll let you be then. Go deliver it to her when you feel alright.''
''I said I was fine, Freddy.'' Chica turned to face him. ''It's just...''
''Just what?''
''...Fred, do you remember that...accident?''
''Yeah... I know where you're going with this.''
''I guess I'm just worried she'll...not wake up.''
''Me too.'' Freddy put a hand on Chica's shoulder. ''I'm confident she'll be fine. It's healed now. Everything is fine.''
''Healed on the outside... We can't fix his mistake. He can't fix his mistake. What's done is done, I suppose.'' Chica sighed, grabbing the pizza and walking off, leaving a now worried Freddy to stand in the kitchen. She was right, and he knew it. It may not look like anything has happened now, but inside is obvious. He hung his head.
''I hope Bonnie can keep living with that weight on his shoulders...''
