Chapter 5

Steven and the Gems arrived home with Golden Freddy's husk. His soul left the body, now able to roam freely through the house.

Golden Freddy: I believe that it is in our best interest that Steven stays with me.

Pearl: Good idea.

Steven: I think I want to stay tonight.

A police siren was heard, and the Gems saw many police cars driving towards Freddy Fazbear's pizza. They left Golden Freddy in the house, and rushed to the restaurant to find what had happened. There were police officers observing and taking notes on everything.

Garnet: Excuse me, officer? What is going on?

Police: Well, ma'am, if you must know, we have a little murder crime committed here. 5 kids have been killed, and the killer looks like he bolted. We still need to find the bodies, but it doesn't look good. This place is probably gonna get closed down.

Garnet: How does this affect any employees? We're working the night shift currently.

Police: Well if you want, you can work your shift, but it'll probably be your last night.

The Gems were preparing for their night shift, with Steven staying at the house.

Steven: Good luck, you guys.

Amethyst: We'll be back in the morning.

The Gems left and went to Freddy Fazbear's. They arrived in their office. The phone rang, and "Scott's" voice was heard.

Scott message: Hello, hello? Hey, good job, night 5! Um, hey, um, keep a close eye on things tonight, ok? The place is closed down, uh, at least for a while. Someone used one of the suits. We had a spare in the back, a yellow one, someone took it...now none of them are acting right. Listen j-just finish your shift. It's safer than trying to leave in the middle of the night. Uh, we're going to try to contact the original restaurant owner. Uh, I think the name of the place was..."Fredbear's Family Diner" or something like that. It's been closed for years though, I doubt we'll be able to track anybody down. Well, just get through one more night! Uh, hang in there! Goodnight!

Garnet: Amethyst. You'll have to watch the cameras and the flashlight.

Amethyst picked up the camera tablet. All the animatronics were on the move. She flipped over to the Prize Counter to wind up the music box. They continued their Classic pattern for the night. Pearl caught Balloon Boy in the vent and donned her Chica mask. Balloon Boy pushed through and punched her back, allowing him to enter the room.

Balloon Boy: Ha ha ha!

Amethyst could no longer flash her light.

Amethyst: What do we do?

Pearl: I don't know. Garnet?

Garnet: That shouldn't have happened. Something's wrong.

Balloon Boy's laughter began to draw the animatronics toward them. The Gems began to hear a music box playing, "Pop goes the Weasel". The Marionette jumped at them from the darkness.

Marionette: FREEDOM!

The Gems were soon knocked unconscious.

Steven was at the house, conversing with Golden Freddy.

Steven: What was my mom like?

Golden Freddy: She was amazing. Greater than life itself. She saw the beauty in everything, and never resorted to fight first thing. She's just like you. That's why I refused to kill you. You're all we have left of Rose, but the Marionette did not see this. Well, I think it should be time for you to go to sleep. I'll keep watch.

Steven: Thanks. (Yawns). I need to get some sleep.

Steven retired to his room for the night, and fell right asleep.

The next morning, Steven went to his kitchen, expecting to find the Gems. They were not found.

Steven: Uh, Golden Freddy? Where are the Gems?

Golden Freddy: They didn't come home last night. Something must've gone wrong.

Steven: We have to go after them.

Golden Freddy: We can't go alone. We'd be outnumbered. We need to bring help.

Steven: I think I have some people to call.

Steven grabbed his phone and called Connie.

Connie: Hello? Steven?

Steven: Hey, Connie. I have a big problem. Can you put your mom and dad on the phone?

Connie: Yeah sure.

A few moments later, and Connie's father, Mr. Maheyshwaren, was on the phone.

Mr. Maheyshwaren: Hello?

Steven: Mr. Maheyshwaren! I have a problem! The Gems didn't come home last night. I know exactly where they went. But I need help. Ill

Mr. Maheyshwaren: We'll be over there soon.

He hung up the phone.

Steven: Ok. Come on Golden Freddy. When they get here, we're gonna need some help.

Connie and both of her parents arrived.

Steven: Alright. Wait here. I'll be right back with some more help.

Connie: Got it.

Steven ran out to Beach City to find more people. He ran to his favorite fry shop, and kicked open the door.

Steven: Peedee? Ronaldo?

Peedee Fryman and his older brother, Ronaldo, we're working the deep fryers.

Peedee: Steven? What's up?

Steven: The Gems have gone missing. I need your help to get them back. Head to my place and wait there. I'll explain everything when I get there.

Ronaldo: You're in luck. Our shift just ended.

Steven: Awesome!

Steven ran out and ran to find his father, Greg at his car wash.

Steven: Dad! The Gems are in trouble! I need your help. Go to the temple, and I'll explain everything when I get there.

Greg: You got it, Steven.

Steven went to Funland Arcade, to find a small boy named Onion, stealing tickets from the games.

Steven: Onion! The Gems are gone! Can you help me save them?

Onion nodded.

Steven: Go to the temple and wait for me and I'll explain everything.

Steven went to the Big Donut to see his friends, Lars and Sadie both working the counter.

Sadie: Hey, Steven. What'll it be.

Steven: No time for that. The Gems are gone, and I need your help to save them!

Sadie: Oh of course.

Lars: Why would I help you?

Steven: Because if you don't, we may all die. Go to my house, and I'll explain when I get there.

Steven left to find his last allies. He went to Fish Stew Pizza, to see his friends Jenny and Kiki cooking pizzas. He repeated what he said to everyone else and then ran back to his house.

Everyone was gathered at the temple.

Steven: Hi everyone. Thanks for coming. Golden Freddy. Give them the full story.

Golden Freddy raised his hand into the air and burned his entire backstory and the reason for their allies. Everyone soon knew what was happening.

Steven: If any of you want to back out, do it now.

Nobody wanted to leave.

Steven: This is the part where some of you leave.

Connie: Come on Steven. We're here to help you. All of us.

Onion just nodded.

Ronaldo: Animatronics that come to life at night? I can use that for my blog, Keep Beach City Weird!

Steven: Alright then. This the part of the plan you all won't like. We have to go at night.

Mr. Maheyshwaren: What? You mean when the animatronics come to life?

Golden Freddy: In the day, we'd be too exposed, and possibly caught by authorities.

Greg: I guess night would be better because we'd know when they're alive, and be ready for them.

Steven: Then it's agreed.

At Freddy Fazbear's pizza, the Gems were restrained by the animatronics, and held towards the Marionette.

Marionette: The Crystal Gems. Perfect bait. Steven will undoubtedly follow you here, and bring help. And we'll be ready for them. Steven will pay for taking Rose from this world.