A Toy's Concern
A/N: I really don't have much to say this time around. Poor Toy Freddy, will he be able to fight against Springtrap, or has the end of the toy models finally come? I want to thank everyone for the feedback. I hope this chapter lives up to expectations, enjoy!
It had been roughly a week and a half since Golden's sacrifice, and about a week since Springtrap had taken possession of Toy Freddy. The shadow was impressed that the toy made constant attempts to expel him, but lacked the power to do so. In this new body Springtrap was much closer to accomplishing his goal. If he could kill the toy models it would give him the strength to overpower the restored ones and end them once and for all. However, when he tried to do anything to cause harm to Toy Chica, somehow the toy bear managed to fight back. The toy chicken wasn't oblivious to what was going on, and was starting to become concerned by Toy Freddy's actions.
"Freddy, are you alright?" Toy Chica asked one night after the children left.
The toy bear looked at the chicken and started to walk away, "Just leave me alone!"
Everyone looked in shock as the toy bear left and Toy Chica fell to the floor looking upset and defeated. Bon was quick to offer his hand to his friend and pulled her up, "Is there anything I can do?"
The toy chicken looked at their friend and shook their head and cried into their shoulder, "Something's wrong I just know it! He….he's never acted like this….what happened to him….w-where is my Freddy?"
Bon looked down sadly and then turned to his brother, "Can you keep an eye on her? I'm going after him."
"Hold on a minute" Freddy cautioned to the toy, "Look."
Everyone watched as Larry started to approach the stage. As if by instinct Foxy pulled Mangle and the kits close to him and glared at the eagle. Chica watched as the restored eagle fell to the ground and looked up at her and the other models. Freddy looked at the eagle curiously, "What brings you here, Springtrap?"
"H-He's gone" Larry was barely able to speak, "H-he's moved to another body!"
Bonnie looked at the restored eagle and pulled Toy Bonnie and Chica behind him, "How do we know you're telling the truth?"
"Allow me." Fredbear stated as his shadow emerged and passed through the animatronic eagle, "He's not here."
"Then where- Oh no…" JJ looked to Balloon Boy, "We're in trouble then!"
BB nodded, "Freddy what are we going to do!?"
Freddy looked at the remaining toy models and his friends, "I need time to think about this….I fear that our assumptions are true…but there has to be a way to help him without destroying him…right?"
"Maybe go talk things over with Marionette?" Chica asked placing a hand on Freddy's arm, "They may have an idea on what to do."
"Good idea…" Freddy sighed and made his way for the puppets box with Chica at his side.
The balloon children quickly made their way to Pirate's Cove to spend the night playing with the kits. Fredbear had decided to go follow Freddy and Chica to see if he could learn anything else about their possible options. That just left Toy Chica, Bon, and Bonnie on the show stage. Just as she was about to leave and wonder off Bon caught her arm, "Don't go. You can hang out with us tonight."
"A-Are you sure?" the toy chicken asked.
Bonnie nodded, "Of course we are, you're always welcome to join us."
Bon nodded, "Besides, with Springtrap lurking around it's too dangerous for any of us to go off on our own. Freddy would never forgive me if I let something happen to you."
"Bon…" Toy Chica looked down and hugged the toy rabbit once more, "I still feel horrible about-"
"Enough about that" Bon sighed softly and looked towards Bonnie, "It's in the past, no need to worry about it now. Besides I'm happy and content with where I'm at. I'm alive with my best friends and older brother there's nothing else I want."
The toy chicken looked down but understood where her friend was coming from. No matter what Bon always seemed to be the most optimistic of everyone. He could have been mostly destroyed and he would still find a reason to be happy and care for others. Part of her wished she could function like that, being so carefree about everything. She couldn't though, there was something wrong with Freddy, and it weighed heavily on her mind. She perked up slightly as Bon and Bonnie both started to play on their guitars softly. As if by instinct or programming she started to sing along as they played. Her gentle voice echoed through the whole building and seemed to have an effect on a certain bear.
"That voice" Toy Freddy groaned grabbing his head, "Chica….please….please forgive me."
Springtrap escaped from the toy and glared at him, "You should just accept your fate, you are doomed from here on out."
"I won't allow you to hurt her!" Freddy snapped and revealed his endo-eyes, "I don't care what happens to me I will never allow you to lay so much as a finger on her!"
Springtrap lunged back into the toy bear and laughed deep from within, "You'll break just like the others have. You are nothing but a mere toy, what would you even know about love?"
"M-More than you'd ever know" Freddy groaned and held his head once more, "I have witnessed love in so many forms. The love Freddy holds for all his friends to keep them safe, the love Bon had for Chica, and how even though his feelings couldn't be returned he cared deeply enough for her to allow himself to be destroyed. Then there is the love Bonnie has for his little brother, I have yet to see anything that can over power the love between siblings."
"You are nothing but a mere machine!" Springtrap responded almost sounding angry.
Toy Freddy started to laugh, "When we were given life, somehow we were also instilled with emotions, we formed our own personalities…. You don't even begin to understand what you are dealing with, Springtrap."
The toy bear gripped their head once more as Springtrap tried to take control, but as long as he could hear Toy Chica sing, the shadow seemed to be held back. Using it to his advantage he started to make his way towards the other toy models, hoping that if he fell perhaps they could end Springtrap quickly. As he approached the stage the three remaining bots noticed him, and Bon jumped down and offered his hand to Freddy, "Everything okay, Fred?"
"B-Bonnie…." Freddy could barely choke out his words, "I…I don't want to hurt you…"
Bon nodded and formed to his shadow and extended his hand once more, "I know, but Chica is worried about you. As am I."
Freddy looked down and back up to his friend, "I c-can't, I can't let him hurt either of you! Bon I'm a dead bot walking! Please….Please keep her safe I can't hold him back much longer…"
"Freddy, we'll get through this." Bon spoke gently.
Freddy nodded but soon Springtrap took over and managed to overtake the smaller shadow rabbit and temporarily disable them. Bonnie was about to move in front of Toy Chica but instead she shook her head and looked at Springtrap dead in the eyes. Almost as if by instinct she started to sing once more, except it was the song that both Freddy and Bonnie had sung at the time the two toys had finally overcome their grief over Bon's sacrifice. Upon hearing her voice, the toy bear started to fight back against the shadow controlling him. The three present bots could hear as the toy bears servos tried their hardest to prevent themselves from any movement if it meant harm to the toy chicken. As Toy Freddy strained against Springtrap the shadow tried a different method and drained the toy bear of his energy, and then leaped for the toy chicken. Before the shadow could make contact Bonnie quickly hit it with his guitar causing Springtrap to land against the wall. The shadow let out a twisted laugh and started to phase out, he had already robbed the toy bear of his energy.
"B-Bonnie…T-Thank you!" Toy Chica turned to the lavender rabbit, "What was that?"
"Kicking ass in C sharp." Bon replied.
Bonnie shook his head, "No that seemed more like a C flat if you ask me."
"W-whatever it was thank you!" Toy Chica quickly turned her attention to Toy Freddy, "F-Freddy!?"
The toy bear collapsed to the floor but let out a faint chuckle as he started to power down, "I-I'm sorry I need to rest for the time being. Springtrap drained me of my energy. H-he's hunting us for our energy he believes if he keeps leaching off us toys…that he'll be able to overpower Freddy….We can't let that happen. Bon, keep her and others safe, I know I can count on you."
"Just take it easy" Bon looked down as Freddy powered down.
Toy Chica kept the toy bear in her arms and looked towards her friends, "T-that makes three victims now doesn't it?"
Bonnie and Bon nodded, both hoping that somehow Freddy would have an idea on how to stop Springtrap before he became even stronger. Meanwhile in the prize corner Freddy, Chica, and Fredbear had found a surprise in what they had come across. When they had approached the prize corner they noticed that Mari had already powered down, but something, no someone had kept a watchful eye over them. They had noticed the plush that Leo had made for the puppet was moving on its own, and despite its size was very protective of the dormant puppet.
"Can I help the three of you?" the plush spoke looking at the three animatronics.
Chica looked at the plush, "That voice….it sounds so familiar."
"Indeed it does, but where?" Fredbear tried to think.
Freddy looked at the plush and noticed the glowing eyes, "Goldy, is that you?"
"I'm glad to see you're still in one piece, Freddy" Golden responded, "I'm glad you were able to tell it was me even though I look like this."
"How did you end up like that anyways?" Chica asked.
Golden shrugged, "I guess when Mari touched the plush Leo made for them my energy was transferred to this body. Once mine comes back I should be able to return to it with no problem. Now then, what did you need to see Mari about?"
"Springtrap, he's growing bolder. He's been hunting the toys and we think he's started to use Toy Freddy as a body since Larry seems to be free from his control" Freddy sighed, "It's been rough, chaotic, and I'm not even sure on what to do. I was hoping that maybe they had some advice, but if they're resting we really don't want to disturb them."
"How many has he killed?" Golden asked gravely.
"As of now, three" Toy Chica responded as she helped Bon carry Toy Freddy's body.
Freddy's jaw dropped upon seeing his friend, "Then it's already begun. Where are the balloon children?"
"They're safe with Foxy in Pirate's Cove" Bonnie responded and looked to his friend, "Freddy, what are we going to do?"
Just as Freddy was about to speak another voice spoke causing everyone to look as the puppet started to emerge from their box, "It seems that maybe it's time I stepped in."
"Mari you're awake!" Fredbear almost seemed relieved, "We had actually come to speak with you."
Mari nodded and knelt in front of Toy Freddy, "I am so sorry I couldn't protect you….rest well it'll be over soon and we'll all be at peace. Springtrap's terror is coming to an end."
Everyone nodded and noticed that Foxy, Mangle, the kits, and the balloon children were approaching the prize corner. BB, JJ, and Mangle looked down when they realized that their Freddy had fallen to Springtrap, and instantly went to Toy Chica's side to comfort her. Mari looked to their plush of Golden and kept it close and spoke to it quietly, "We'll be together again soon. I'm sure you won't approve of what I am going to do, but I can't endure this existence without you. Springtrap must be stopped, I have to do what I can….Please watch over them."
With those final words the puppet placed the plush back on their box and started their search for Springtrap.
"MARI WAIT!" Freddy called, but it was too late the puppet had already left their sight.
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