You Can't Fix What Not Broken
By
End of Grace
A/N: Hey all. Thanks for all the reviews and suggestions for the names of the Fredlings, I still haven't decided but hopefully will by the next chapter. I just want to take a moment and thank everyone for their reviews, likes/Favs and Kudos, this is the first time any of my works have gotten such praise before and so (bows very deeply) thank you all so much! And A HUGE thanks to Speedox12 for their patience and their hard work, your wonderful! Ok Now on with the chapter!
Chapter nine: It's just business
Mike curled up on his bed and punched his pillow repeatedly, feeling sick to his stomach, as the seconds ticked by slowly. He was a jerk, an asshole, a git! He really hurt Nightmare and in doing so, really hurt the other animatronics as well, because they loved Nightmare so much as he was the one that invited them into his home and was their "father" like figure. Freddystein was kind enough to escort them out and said he would try and talk to Nightmare for them as he could see how much Mike regretted his actions. Jeremy said they had to come back tomorrow to start on the repairs as well and Mike meant it would be best that the gang didn't move about too much when the others men came into put in the walkway as live animatronics could deeply upset and scare them, it would be more trouble than it was worth. Freddystein said he would pass on the message to the others and bid them both a goodnight.
Now back at the hotel, Mike could not sleep; his mind and his conscious wouldn't let him. Nightmare had been so hurt and horrified by his looks, it simply wasn't fair to the big animatronic, who was really a big soft marshmallow. He wondered if he could do anything to change Nightmare's looks, but he wouldn't be able to without permission from Dahl, he doubted it though, fixing them up was one thing, but physically changing them was another. With a sigh he got out of bed and went over to the small table and chair, pulling out his laptop to start designing the changes he could make and hoped Dahl would be willing to agree with him.
"NO! Just no!" snapped Eisner as he stood besides Dahl glaring over at Mike and Jeremy from the other side of Dahl's desk. "Who the hell do you think you are asking to make changes to our main attraction in our ride? Nightmare is the finally animatronic, the boss level… he's meant to be terrifying!"
"Look, I agree he's meant to be scary, but not this level of scary, not for the age group you're putting the ride at." Mike tried to remain calm, but the need to punch the guy in the face was really hard to ignore.
"Maybe we should tame him a little." said Iger as he rubbed his forehead "He was right about the animatronics being dangerous after all."
Eisner snorted "Dangerous, yes, but not about this. We have already wasted enough money on this; we don't need to waste more, we already making Christmas animatronics."
"For crying out loud, you guys are a multimillion company and you're telling us you can't shell out a couple of bucks to give this poor animatronic a facelift?" snapped Jeremy in disbelief.
Eisner rolled his eyes "I'm not surprised I have to explain the concept of business to a poor fast food worker, but I'll try and dumb it down for you to understand. All the money we make goes back into the business, but that doesn't mean we're rolling in cash... just the opposite. Say we make a film for a million and it makes at least three times the amount back. That's good because that means we can put more money into the next film, but if the film just breaks even or flops, we then have to be careful with what we do next. With the theme park, the money from the tickets go to paying the staff, the performers, the electric bill alone takes at least a third of the profit. Then there is the merchandise, what we pay out for that and how much we get back, like I said if a film flops then the merchandise doesn't sell and that's another huge lost to the company. Then there are the perks to the staff, like their bonuses and their homes etcetera, etcetera, I can go on. What I'm getting at is this, if it doesn't look like it's going to make money or good publicity then why throw more money at it? We're most likely going to scrap them anyway."
"So you're saying you guys are actually broke?" said Jeremy in confusion, as Dahl, Eisner and Iger looked uncomfortable.
"No... there has been a few... disappointments, but we're still going strong and we're working on something that is sure to wow audiences... not that it's any of your concern. But back to the point at hand... we're not wasting any more money on this ride!"
"Can we at least change his eye color? Surely giving him red glowing eyes is too much." Mike asked trying not to sound like he was begging.
"Mr. Schmidt." said Dahl in a firm voice that even shocked Eisner and Iger "While I understand your concern and deeply appreciate your insight and aide, I must remind you that these animatronics are "Critter County" property, not Freddy Frazbear. If you were basing your arguments one health and safety then you may have had a good reason and may have been able to sway me. Nightmare's looks will not be changed mainly since I personally gave the green light for them, if this turns out to be a mistake then it will be my own fault and I will take responsibility for it."
"But Dahl, you…" Mike started, but Dahl interrupted with a valid and yet infuriating point.
"Need I remind you, Mr. Schmidt, that you are a guest here and not an employee."
Mike bit his tongue and clenched his fist tightly, wanting to rant and rave, but knowing it would get him nowhere, but most likely thrown out before he could finish working on the Nightmare animatronics.
"You're right….I'm sorry. Although I am concerned about the children's reactions to him, the final choice is of course yours, all I ask that for health and safety then, is that I cut his claws down or even dull them in case he catches anyone with them."
"But Mike…" Jeremy gasped and gripped his shoulder tightly "That's not right…"
"Jeremy there isn't anything we can do…"said Mike with a slight hiss as he glared at the three older men. "But I would like to make a small request if I may... on behalf of the Freddy Frazbear company."
"I'm listening." said Dahl with a small smile as he leaned on top of his hands.
"If you decide to scrap the animatronics instead of keep them, I ask that you donate them to our company where they will be put to good use, and can still entertain children."
"Why you sneaky little…" Eisner growled and was clearly about to attack Mike when Dahl held up his hand to hold Eisner back.
"We will have to see how the attraction will do over the Halloween period first, but I'm afraid even if it doesn't do well, I cannot simply donate them to a rival company. But I'm sure I could possibly sell them at a reasonable price… if an offer was made."
"I'm sure my boss would like to hear about your offer Mr. Dahl. Now if you excuse us, we would like to get back to work on the animatronics, the sooner we fix them up the sooner we can get back to enjoying our holiday. Excuse us." said Mike as he and Jeremy left the office.
"That little know-it-all shit." Eniser snapped as he glared down at Dahl "Why on god's good earth did you invite him here?"
"Because he's got more brains in his head then you have in your entire body." Dahl snapped back as he stood up and glared at Eniser. "I would like to remind YOU that Nightmare is your creation, and just like I told Mike that I would take responsibility for the animatronics by first firing you!"
Mike had gotten as far as the end of the corridor when he turned slightly and punched the wall hard before slamming himself in to it and sighing heavily. He felt so useless. Even if Thomas agreed to buy them, he doubted Dahl would sell them to cheaply, so it would mean that some of the Nightmare animatronics would still be scrapped.
"Mike... what are we going to do? It's unlikely that Dahl is going to sell them right?" said Jeremy feeling just as helpless as Mike did.
"Even if he did sell, the company won't be able to buy all of them, especially since we just opened the new pizzeria, so the company is going to be a bit tight with money."
"I thought the cove was doing alright?"
"It is, it just hasn't made back its money yet, it will be fine most likely after new-year…"
"But they'll be scrapped by then… so what can we do?"
Mike straightened up and looked grim as he tugged on his shirt. "We're going to teach those monsters how to scare, is what we're going to do, at least that way they'll only be put into storage."
Jeremy smiled as he ran after Mike to get a cab back to the theme park; they had a lot of work to do and only a few days to do it.
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Matt had woken up after a pleasant few hours he had asleep in his own bed, rather than at his desk at the cove, but after removing his gag he looked down at it in slight confusion. He had bought it just after he started his job and it surprised him that it still looked practically new, by now it would usually full of teeth marks and has one or two dents. He got up and got washed before going to the kitchen for something to it eat. His fridge was actually full for a change and he made himself some eggs on toast, wondering when he last tasted human skin. He surprised himself when he thought about it, and was even more surprised when he realized that he didn't miss it. He didn't feel the need to punish people anymore either, mostly because he was protecting children at the cove and got Foxy or the police to deal with them. His phone started to ring loudly as he dropped his cutlery to get up to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Matt? Its Tony. Been trying to get hold of you for the last couple of days…"
"Sorry Ton, been pulling double shifts at work and such, only got a few hours before I got to go back."
"You're not overdoing it are you? You're keeping up with your meds?"
"No Tony, and yes I'm keeping up with my meds."
"I know I'm nagging Matt, but I'm just really surprised is all… you've never held down a job this long before…"
"I know, isn't it great? Not only that… I've got friends now too."
There was silence for a few brief moments before Tony splattered down the phone "What seriously? That's… er amazing! Really Matt, that is great, really."
"Thanks, maybe next time you have a BBQ I could bring them?"
"Sure. So did you meet them at work or something?"
"Yep, the three other guards and me go out for a drink every week too, Mike is the best, he's a great guy."
"That's great to hear Matt. I'm really glad you're doing so well, but do me a favor a ring mum and tell her how you're doing? She won't believe me if I tell her."
"Yeah, sure, look I've got to go, I've got to pick some stuff up before my shift, so I've got to go soon."
"Ok bro, I'll let you know when the next get together is, will have to do one soon, so we can meet your friends. Talk to you later, bye."
Matt placed down the phone and looked out of his kitchen window and gasped slightly at his own reflection. He was smiling and for no real reason at all… how odd. After he got ready for work, he took a leisurely drive to the old pizzeria to pick up the girls, who were standing by the door when he got there. Betty rushed out to see him, holding up a large cupcake box, smiling brightly at him.
"MATT! I made you a cupcake! Like I promised!" she cried as she run up to him holding the box out excitedly. Matt took the box and peeked inside, it didn't look too bad, not really up to selling standards, but she clearly had tried her best. He knelt down and rubbed the top of her head.
"It looks great Betty. I look forward to eating it on my break. Did you have a good time with the other girls?"
"Yep, we did cooking, tried on makeup and watch a love story, it was super fun!"
"Is Emily still here? I was going to offer her a lift?"
"Mr. Mark already took her home when he finished his shift and…"
There was a loud crash from inside the pizzeria that made Matt and Betty jump. Matt tried to see though the glass but he was too far away, so he gave his cake back to Betty and pushed her towards the car.
"Betty, go sit in the car and lock the door until I come back out." Matt ordered as he ran into the pizzeria, ready to for anything. He skidded on the clean floor as he tried to stop as he looked on shocked at seeing Chi sobbing in Chica's arms while Mangle, who being held back by Freddy, was viciously growling at David the manager, who looked awfully pale.
"What the hell is going on here!" He snapped glaring at David and Mangle. Everyone looked at him, but said nothing, as Mangle and David looked guilty at the floor, but still clenching their fists. Freddy straightened his bowtie and top hat and nodded his greeting to Matt.
"Ah Matt, excellent timing, let me help you escort Mangle and Chi to your car. David I believe it's best you go home don't you? Chica, I think it's best you clean up the break room before going in to recharge alright?"
Chi was still quietly sobbing as Freddy took her arm and slowly walked her outside with Mangle following behind them. Matt frowned at the animatronics walked past and then turned and looked at David… his teeth starting to itch.
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Mike politely knocked loudly on the entrance as he called out "Hey everyone, it's me and Jeremy. Is it ok if we come in?"
"Why are you calling out for? We told them we were coming back." said Jeremy as he closed the door behind them.
"Well with how things were left last night, I want to try and make amends, so just walking into their place like I own it wouldn't be a good idea."
"Oh yeah, showing Big Daddy what he looked like wasn't such a good idea, but you never know, maybe Freddystein has talked him around?"
"I hope so; otherwise we're going to have…"
"MIKEY-KINS!" came an overly cheerful voice as Bon-Bon came bounding towards them before pulling Mike into an almost spine breaking hug. "Did you miss me Sugar?"
Mike didn't know what frightened him more, the awful pet name or the fact he was being crushed by a girly animatronic with thick sharp teeth and claws to match. He looked over at Jeremy for help, but found him bent over with his hand over his mouth trying hard not to laugh out loud, the traitor! He patted Bon-Bon on the back, softly patting down her dark purple fur, as he strained his neck to look up at her.
"Hey Bon-Bon, how'd things go after last night? Did Freddystein talk to... er… Big Daddy?"
Bon-Bon sighed and pulled Mike closer into her body as she rested her head on top of his and ran her claws through his long hair. "He did try Sweetie, but Big Daddy is awfully stubborn, he still sulking in his room."
"Should we... hehehe... go and see… hahaha... what we can do to help, Mikey-kins?" Jeremy burst out laughing only to yelp when Mike turned slightly in Bon-Bon's arms and kicked him in the shin.
Bon-Bon seemed oblivious to Mike's embarrassment as she carried him to the bedroom where the others were waiting for them, the three little bears sitting on the bed playing tug-o-war with the plushie.
"It's my turn!"
"No! It's mine!"
"Mmmmy tttturn!"
Mike walked over to the bed with his bag "Hey, there is no need to fight."
"Iiitt my turrrn." said the smallest bear gave a yank and pulled the bear towards him.
"HEY!" snapped the biggest one as he went to snatch it back, but Mike stopped him.
"There is no need for that. Here take your pick." said Mike as he tipped the bag over and several plushies fell out.
Even Plushtrap squealed as he and the other two bears started to play and look over the plushies while the smallest bear continued to happily hug his plushie.
"Don't you want a new one?" Mike asked, but the small bear just shook his head happily as he practically squeezed the stuffing out of the small plush. Freddystein smiled as he watched the four youngsters and patted Mike on the back.
"Thank you, Mike. It will be nice not to hear them arguing anymore."
"Thanks, Freddystein. Um... is... Big Daddy still mad at me?"
"He's not mad at you... he's just upset... about everything."
"Well. I need to speak to him and all of you guys... um, but it's probably best that Jeremy takes the cubs to another room."
Freddystein arched his eyebrow "Is it really bad?"
"REALLY bad." said Mike with a grim look on his face. "I really need to talk to you all about this."
Freddystein nodded as he turned and walked to the other side of the room. "Then I'll go and get him. It may take a while."
Jeremy was on his knees and playing with the cubs and Plush trap "These guys are super cute, but they're actually part of a set. Me and Mike played a whole lot of games to win these."
"Can we keep all of them?" Plush asked as he hugged a large chipmunk with a large red nose.
"Sorry Plush, but some of these have to come back with us for Mike's cub, Shadow. He'll be really upset if Mike doesn't bring him anything back."
"Shadow?"
Jeremy pulled out his phone and showed Plush and the cubs a picture of Mike hugging Shadow.
"He's soo pretty." Plush muttered as he gazed at the picture.
"You think so? I would have thought you would like Springtrap... wait a sec... I'm sure... ah here he is." said Jeremy as he showed Plush a picture of Springtrap.
Plush looked even more fascinated by this picture as he looked at the three bear cubs and then up at Freddystein and Big Daddy as they came into the room. "Is he my daddy? Am I his cub?"
Jeremy just realized he had slipped up just as Mike had as he quickly took his phone back and turned it off. "Not really, you have been built to look like him though, but I don't know for sure."
Jeremy looked over his shoulder and watched as Mike started to explain what would happen to them all if they didn't do a good job of scaring. He then looked back down at the four little ones when he got an idea. Had anyone advertised what was going on in here? Did the public know? "Here you guys, fancy going outside with me? I've got to pick up some food for me and Mike."
"You mean outside? Where the people are?" Said the middle cub, its optics widening in surprise.
"Yeah, but you guys have got to promise to stay close to me and not wonder off, ok?" said Jeremy as the four cubs nodded and climbed over Jeremy's shoulders and into his pockets.
He quietly walked out of the room and towards the back exit, before sneaking out into the busy park. "So that's what's going to happen" Mike explained sadly "You either do well and get put into storage for next year or do badly… get sold or worst scrapped."
Big Daddy and Freddystein were hugging each other, while Chloe, Bon-Bon and Mangy huddled together, their faces filled with worry.
"But... I think if we can make you guys a huge attraction and I mean a big one, then just maybe, it will be enough to convince Dahl and his lackies to let you guys stay here in the park."
Mangy looked a bit hopefully "Do you think that will work?"
"I'm hoping it will, Mangy." said Mike "But I've only got today and tomorrow to really help you guys out, before I have to leave and return to work."
Bon-Bon's optics filled with oil "You're not staying with us Sugar?"
"Sorry Bon-Bon, but I was invited here for only a week away. I've got to get back home." Mike looked at Freddystein with a small smile "I have a cub waiting for me, too."
There was a loud bang followed by the suffering noises of men coming in and muttering.
"Shit! It's the builders for the walk way, just stay in here for now and remember not to move." said Mike as he walked around the corner to see a small group of men bringing items in and out with Dahl giving directions.
"Mr. Dahl, I didn't know you were coming in this morning, would you rather me not be here?" Mike asked.
"Not at all Mike, we're mainly going to be here in the lobby for the most part, so you can work in the back without being disturbed. I trust you're not upset over this morning... it's just business…"
"Yeah… I get it." said Mike gritting his teeth. "As long as you don't think I'm in the way I'll get back to work."
"Wait a moment Mike, I would like to see your work, if you don't mind." smiled Dahl as he hooked his arm around Mike's and started walking them both down the hall, Mike quickly praying that the animatronics were behaving.
Thankfully they were still standing where they were except the fact that Nightmare and Freddystein were holding paws. Dahl let go of Mike and walked around the room inspecting each of the animatronics.
"Isn't it amazing? So different to the ones you work with and yet twice as frightening. Of course everyone that walks into here will know they're animatronics and yet in the dark their fears will come alive and in their minds so will these horrifying beings. I really believe this ride will do well Mike and I know it will be mainly down to you." said Dahl as he turned back to Mike "I know you dislike the way Eisner handles things, I can't say that I'm very fond of the man myself and to be honest… he is walking a very thin line. The only problem I have is that I don't have a replacement for him, someone who understands children and robotics. Thinks of everyone's best interests…"
"Mr. Dahl…"
"Michael, please… let me finish…" said Dahl as he came up to Mike and taking his hands in his, his grip tight. Mike tried to tug his hand back, but was put off by how close Dahl now was to him. "You are a wonderful young man Michael and quite a handsome one, too. I would be deeply honored if you would come and work for me... be my partner as it were…"
"MR. DAHL!" came panic stricken voice and the pounding of running feet, as Mr. Iger came running around the corner, looking worried. Dahl glared at him as he dropped Mike's hand.
"What is it man! I was in the middle of something!"
"The other one! Jer... something... he's out in the park with the smaller animatronics for this place!"
"WHAT!" shouted both Dahl and Mike as they both rushed out of the door with Iger close behind them. Had he waited just a few moments more, he would have seen something that would have made him run a lot faster.
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Emily was not having a good day. She was mucking up orders, spilling drinks and jumping at the slightest things. Plus whenever she saw Chica or even made eye contact with her, her face lit up like a christmas tree and she would forget momentarily what she was doing. Last night was… she didn't know what… scary, amazing, eye opening, frightening and everything in between. She was startled and amazed about the girls having… girl parts, but just as amazed that they knew what to do with them. Which lead to an unsettling thought, did Mike know? And if he did… did he... do it with them as well. With the possessive actions of Bonnie, Blu, and the others, she was at least 90 % sure that that was the case, but what did that mean for her and her feelings towards Mike? Did Mike have a choice in having sex with them? Or did they "convince" him as the girls did her that it was fine to have sex with them.
She couldn't believe it was rape as Mike cared about the animatronics a lot and vice versa. Thinking about last night made her body tingle all over and a small sense of shame bubbled away in her stomach. She had... enjoyed last night. She wasn't going to deny it. She had never thought about being with a girl or having a group session before. And she certainly NEVER thought about having it off with three drunk, horny female robots. She felt a little bad about leaving so early before they work up from their recharge, but Mark had offered her a lift home and she wanted to be ready in case he came looking for her. She only prayed he hadn't looked on the camera in the break room at any point last night. David, who must have noticed her spaced out mood, ordered her to work out the back and do inventory. She happily went into the small dank room, away from animatronics eyes and alone with her thoughts. While she ticked things off of her clipboard, her thoughts wandered back to Mike, and his relationships with the animatronics. Chica and Mangle seemed to know Mike intermittently; Mike had built Shadow that called him and the older Bonnie daddy, were they lovers? Then where did Bonnie Blu fit into it? Was it a friends with benefits deal? Or once he had been with the boys... he was no longer interested in girls. She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't hear anyone approach until she heard the snarky laughter behind her. She turned around and saw Bonnie Blu leaning against the door frame, his dark green eyes mocking her.
"What do you want Bonnie Blu. You know Freddy will be pissed if I tell him that you're harassing me again."
"I'm sure Freddy would be more upset with you, taking advantage of the poor girls in their drunken state, I wonder what Mike would think of you when I tell him?"
"How...how…?"
"These ears aren't just for show you know. Not to mention the heavy musky smell that came from the break room this morning. Of course your obvious walk of shame out of here this morning was entertaining to watch."
Emily snapped out of her surprise and glared at Blu "It wasn't like that at all. Ask Chica. She and the others came on to me!"
"You know what they call people that just have sex with a lot of people without any emotional attachment? Sluts. You're a…"
BANG!
Bonnie Blu flew forward and hit the floor hard as Chica walked into the room holding a now dented tray that she had used to smack Blu over the head with. She glared down at Blu who was taking a moment to reboot after his meeting with the floor before looking at Emily with concern.
"Are you alright? I saw Blu coming out this way, so I went to the kitchen to get this before looking for him."
Emily sighed "I'm fine. He was just trying to get under my skin again."
"I heard. Believe me, Freddy wouldn't listen to him anyway, he knows Blu tells tales." said Chica as she stood back slightly as Blu got to his feet. He rubbed his head over the small dent Chica had made and glared at her.
"Do you know how hard it's going to be to get this dent out?"
"Do you know you're going to be worried about a lot more than a dent if I catch you anywhere near Emily again?" Chica snapped. "Now get back to the stage and just maybe I won't tell Freddy what you've just pulled!"
Blu glared heatedly at Emily first before turning on his heel and walking out of the room. Emily let out a sigh before giving Chica a small smile.
"Thanks Chica. I owe you one."
"It's fine, we're friends after all" smiled Chica who then became slightly nervous "Um... Emily... you're not mad at us... are you? About last night?"
Emily blushed "No, no, not at all, it's just... Mark offered me a lift home this morning and... I didn't want him to see us like that. Besides, last night was really… good. I enjoyed myself. We girls should get together again… maybe without Captain Foxy's grog though."
Chica smiled brightly "Sounds like a great idea. Do you need a hand?"
"No I'm good, besides you've got a party in a little while right? Better not be late for that."
Chica waved good bye and was about to leave when Emily reached out and called out to her.
"Chica... um... this is going to sound like an odd question...but I'm guessing you and Mike have been intimate as has Mangle, has anyone else? I mean is Mike in a relationship with anyone?"
Chica sighed "It is complicated. We all love mike, in our own way, so much so that we share him so no one goes without him. And by "we" I mean everyone bar the children, Springtrap and my sister. You must understand… Mike is the first person in many... many... years that has cared for us at all. Made us feel loved again and saved us and the business. He's restored our family, brought back members we thought were lost to us and have even helped us make new friends"
"Ok... I think... but what if Mike wants to have a relationship? Outside of the pizzeria? And I don't necessarily mean me, but anyone... male or female."
Chica sighed "I don't know. I guess we would be happy for him... but overly jealous as well. If Mike wanted to belong to one person, we wouldn't like it, but would accept it for Mike's sake I guess. We can talk more about it later if you like... but I've got to go now."
"Ok. See you later Chica… and Chica?" Emily waited until the yellow chicken turned to face her again "Thank you… for everything."
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Jeremy couldn't help but smile as Plushtrap and the three freddlings cooed and waved at the people staring at them. Despite their "odd" appearance children and adults were still calling them cute, odd but cute. One little girl walked up to him and asked if she could pet the bunny and before Jeremy could stop him, Plush leapt into the girl's opened arms. The girl giggled and hugged Plush to her chest as her mum took a picture. An older boy went to take Plush from the girl and got his hand smacked away by Plush's rubber mallet. The boy jumped, but thankfully laughed, much to Jeremy's relief, then politely asked if he could have a hug too, to which Plush leapt upon his head. The three little bears were getting attention too, waiting until a child or an adult were close to petting them or even petting them before snarling and showing their sharp teeth, making the humans jump and then laugh.
"Where do they come from?" A mother asked "Are they going to be on sale?"
"I'm afraid not. I've just bought these little ones out here to greet people before their ride opens next week" smiled Jeremy.
"Are there more of them?" a man asked as he nearly got his fingers bitten off by one of the bears.
"Only the really big ones, like Freddystein and Nightmare, you'll get to all see them when the ride opens." Jeremy explained "Speaking of which, we need to head back now, otherwise Freddystein is going to get worried! Come on Plushtrap. We're going back now."
Plush leapt from the child's arms and ran up to Jeremy before climbing up his body until he was perched on his shoulder, happily waving to the children. Jeremy started to walk back, trying to ignore the large crowd that was following him, which was hard since Plush and the Fredlings were still waving at them. He was almost at the ride, when he saw the back door swing open and Mike, Dahl and Iger came running out, all looking worried and furious.
"JEREMY!" Mike snapped "What the hell? Are you trying to get us kicked out?"
Jeremy shook his head "No, I just thought a little advertising would help these guys out, after all these are the "cute" ones. They're going to be terrified when they see the bigger... ones."
There was a sudden hush behind Jeremy as Dahl and Iger walked up to him.
"I know you meant well young man, but you cannot simply do what you like with my property" said Dahl firmly.
"So many things could have gone wrong! What were you thinking?" snapped Iger at the same time.
Jeremy didn't answer; his face was white as his eyes widened as he used his finger to point to something standing behind them. There was a deep frightening roar that made everyone jump and quite a lot of them scream as well, as they looked upon the frightening sight of Nightmare glaring down at Jeremy. The hush continued for a moment before someone started to clap, then it got louder and louder 'till everyone was clapping, whistling and cheering.
Big Daddy jumped and looked bewildered slightly as he looked to Mike for help. Mike rolled his eyes and took Big Daddy's servo, being mindful of the claws, and started to lead him towards the crowd.
"Mike!" Iger hissed and went to stop him but Dahl stopped him. "But sir…"
"Watch….watch and you may learn something" said Dahl confidently having watched Mike improvise in the pizzeria.
"HEY EVERYBODY!" Mike said loudly as he waved to the group "This here is… BIG BAD DADDY! He's the main attraction here at the new ride called "Nightmare". You might have already have seen his cubs, their over there with my pal Jeremy and Plushtrap the bunny."
The people cheered again as the three little bears and Plushtrap waved. "The ride itself will be opening at the end of the week in time for Halloween. Now the little guys and Big Bad Daddy here are not the only animatronics that are there, but of course you will have to come and visit them, but you have to be over seven years old to go on there, but also you have to be REALLY brave. Because there is nothing these guys like more than to scare you."
Big Daddy let out a roar and the little bears tried to copy, but it just made the crowd go "ah".
Dahl and Iger watched as people clicked away with their cameras, talking about how much livelier these animatronics were and hoping they would be able to get on the ride when it opened. Teenagers mostly going on how wicked and cool "Big Bad Daddy" looked." Mike was picking families or large group of friends out at random to have their pictures taken with the animatronics.
"Mummy! Can I take one of those teddy bears home with me? I'll look after him." said one little boy.
"I want a Plush Trap!" said a girl from another family.
"Do you think they'll do a model of that really big one?" a goth looking teenager asked his friends. "Cause that would be so awesome."
Iger was stunned. This was meant to be a silly little ride for Halloween, nothing more, yet from the reactions and their comments… the company could very well be sitting on a gold mine. They still had a week... they could get a few hundred bears made as least, at a small cost but it would be worth it.
"Sir... this could be huge... the money we can make…"
"No." said Dahl firmly.
"But…"
"This was never about making Money Iger. This was about something else. Sadly I've run out of time, since I have to be in board meetings for the next few days, I will not have the chance to speak to Mike before he leaves. We will have to see how Halloween goes before I can make my next move."
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David was working late at the pizzeria again. He had been avoiding paperwork for a while now and it had snuck up to bit him in the ass. Not that he was really in the mood to do it. He had stayed last night, hoping to catch Chi alone, only to fall asleep at his desk. Then just when he was about to go home, Chi had appeared because she wanted to wake Freddy up to have a word with him. David had been impressed by her upgrades, she looked even better than what she did all those years ago, and was surprised that he still got a little hard at the sight of her. He called out to her and she froze, looking at him with horror as if he was a monster. He tried to calm her down but she started to freak out and cry out loud when her fat ugly sister and that white pirate fox came into the room and started yelling at him to leave her alone and insult him. God damn it, all he wanted to do was talk to her and they treated him like he was the one that kidnapped and raped her. What had he done wrong? He helped save her or had they hadn't forgotten that? Or did they think it was all wonderful Mikey's idea again? That little shit! Acting like he actually run the place, just because he was friends with the owners and those freaky robots. If he could go back in time he would tell Mike to forget about fixing Bonnie up and let the restaurant close down, at least then he wouldn't have gotten caught cooking the books. At least he hadn't gone to jail over that, but it sucked like hell that he was being forced to pay it back. After signing the last piece of paper, he grabbed his suitcase and jacket and slowly walked out of the pizzeria.
The animatronics were asleep and all of the staff had gone home with it being another hour at least before the night guard started his shift. He walked around the back to where he had parked, just out of sight of the cameras because he didn't like the idea of Mike or the other guy knowing when he turned up or if he was out there having a fag in his car when he was meant to be working. He looked though his pocket for his keys when he heard the slight clink of metal hitting the ground. He turned around just in time to see a tall man wearing a Foxy mask before the man brought down a crowbar against his head. Everything went fuzzy as he fell to the ground and then the world went black.
To Be Continued….