S1-8
Visiting friends

3:18 PM
10/14/2283

Planet Korj - Angel City
District 1: Residential

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Delfino Plaza

Michael and Dane were at a new building in Angel City, where Michael's childhood friends were, which was a new restaurant called 'Freddy's Angel Buffet'. "What are we doing at a restaurant?" Dane wondered.

"My friends live here."

"Uhh... What?" Michael knocked on the door and waited patiently. "Look. They're closed for the day, maybe we should head back to-"

The door opened, with a familiar light blue animatronic inside. "Michael! Nice to see ya!"

"It is good to see you too, Bonnie."

"Sentient animatronics...?" Dane was caught off-guard.

"They've been active for a few decades, so they've had time to learn, adapt, and evolve... under conditions I'd rather not bother them about."

"Unbelievable..."

Planet Korj - Angel City
Freddy's Angel Buffet

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Casino Delfino

They entered the restaurant, seeing a larger and more appealing interior than Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria.

"Nice place, Bonnie."

"I've never been here before."

"Well, we worked with the construction workers to put a bit more of a 'flare' to the design of the building. I looked at the original schematics, made my own improvements, and the construction workers seem to like it." Toy Bonnie explained.

"How so?" Michael wondered.

"One of them was pretending to be a talented artist painting his masterpiece, and using the building design as inspiration."

"Heh heh... Must've looked pretty good in his eyes." Dane chuckled.

"Well, yeah. It's also got more sections than the original plans. We added stuff like a music room, where I get to teach kids how to play music, and a playtime theater, where the kids can play games like Laser Tag or Hide-n-Seek or whatever is available. I haven't been in there yet. There's even a dance studio and library accessed via an elevator. By total reviews, and yes, I'm looking at those, the Angel City population has no problem with this place, saying that it's both fun and educational for kids here. Now, the main stage area is right over- What's that on your arm, Michael?" He trailed off.

Music
Metroid: Other M - Sector 1 Main Theme

Toy Bonnie had taken notice of the mechanical prosthetic limb that replaced Michael's entire right arm, all the way up to the shoulder blade. "Nothing. This just... happened."

"Michael lost his arm in the battlefield today, and the IMC made a replacement, taken from the BRD-01 'Spectre' Combat Drone production facility, modified through neural link technology, and merged with his nervous system and bone structure."

"Whoa. That's gotta be painful."

"A Pilot would lose consciousness from such an event almost immediately, but Michael managed to stay conscious until the medical team arrived. He's stronger than the average Pilot, that's for sure."

"Impressive. Now, excuse me for not asking this before. I was caught up in giving you a tour. Michael, who's your friend?"

"This is Dane Smithsonian, the Captain of my squadron within the IMC, Eagle-Eye 9-1. His partner is an Atlas-class Titan, CZ-9247. My partner is a Stryder-class Titan, SN-6726."

"Ooh! Think we could speak with them?"

"How about we set our helmets to project active holograms of them and open communications?" Dane suggested.

"That works."

As Michael and Dane set their helmets for open Titan communication, Toy Bonnie led them to the main stage area, where the other animatronics were stationed.

Music
Metroid: Other M - Searching The Exam Center / Any Objections?

"Guys, guess who's here." Toy Bonnie called.

"Michael! Ahh, good to see ya again."

"It's been a long time."

"Freddy! Chica! I haven't seen you in a long time!"

"Look at his arm." The others looked and saw the Spectre limb.

"Oh my... Good heavens! What happened to you!?" Toy Chica was frantic. Their friend had a mechanical limb!

"Oh dear lord..." Toy Freddy was horrified that their friend had lost an arm.

Music
Titanfall - OST 01

"The helmets are set." Dane reported.

Toy Freddy was confused. "Set for what?"

"We can talk to their Titans." Toy Bonnie replied.

Two holograms were projected, both resembling the avatar within the Datacore of a Titan, including their equipment. There was a green-colored English butler with minor battle scars, a Vortex Shield projector on his left arm, a single piece of armor on his right shoulder with the chassis number CZ-9247, with a Rocket Salvo launcher above the left shoulder, and a Plasma Railgun strapped to the left side of his back. There was also what seemed like an almost sepia-colored middle-aged woman with a Quad Rocket on the right side of her back, a piece of armor on her right shoulder with the chassis number SN-6726, and a Slaved Warhead launcher above her left shoulder.

"[What do you require, Pilot?]"

"[Hello, Pilot. This is the first time we've talked like this.]"

"Those are Titans?" Toy Freddy questioned.

"Those are the avatars of our Titans. We could set the helmets to project holograms of the Titans themselves." Dane suggested.

"Sure. Let's try that." Toy Chica replied.

With a little tweaking, Dane made the helmets project a hologram of the Titans instead of their Datacore avatars. CZ-9247 was shown in his Atlas-class Titan chassis and SN-6726 was revealed to be a Stryder-class Titan.

"Nice. So, which one is yours, Michael?" Toy Bonnie asked.

"[I am SN-6726, a Stryder-class Titan of the IMC, linked to Pilot Michael Johnson. He commonly refers to me as 'Vanessa', taking after Dane Smithsonian addressing his Titan by the name of the OS voice.]"

"[I am CZ-9247, an Atlas-class Titan of the IMC, linked to Captain Dane Smithsonian of Eagle-Eye 9-1, a squadron within the IMC. Pilot Dane Smithsonian commonly refers to me as 'Jeeves'.]"

"Name's Bonnie, I'm the guitarist of the group. I'm also the most creative of the trio."

"Heh. Yeah yeah. Anyway, I'm Chica, I've been known to be pretty skilled in the kitchen. I'm the drummer of the group."

"And I'm Freddy Fazbear, the leader and head singer of the group. I practically run this place."

"My name is Dane Smithsonian. I recruited Michael when he became classified as a Grunt. I treated him like a Pilot and protected him. He was promoted to Pilot status on his first mission, Dr Hammond recently remembered the commendation he was gonna give him. Michael's still in my squad, but he has a pretty significant rank in my platoon. Michael Johnson, as Captain of Eagle-Eye 9-1, I hereby promote you to second-in-command."

Music
Titanfall 2 - Rifleman Cooper

Michael couldn't believe his ears. He had joined the IMC's ranks, been classified as a Grunt, promoted to Pilot status, AND given the rank of second-in-command... IN ONE DAY! "I am honored, sir." Michael struck a soldier salute, followed by the Toy animatronics and the hologram on SN-6726. "At ease. All of you."

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Casino Delfino

"Now then... You hungry?" Michael asked.

"Sure. I guess I could try something new."

3:49 PM
10/14/2283

"Two orders of three steak tacos, hold the beans, extra jalapenos coming right up, and two medium glasses of Pepsi-Cola as your drinks. Anything else?" Toy Chica asked.

Michael took a bite of a taco, getting the great flavor in his mouth. He swallowed and responded. "How about a pay-raise for you? This stuff is GOOD."

"Yeah, this is delicious!"

"I just added a little of a new sauce Bonnie made." Toy Chica added.

Curious, Michael asked a question. "What's in it?"

"I just sprinkled some salt and pepper in some chipotle southwest sauce and then juiced some ghost peppers and added that in and put some herbs in to finish it." Toy Bonnie said.

"Ooh, spicy." Dane commented.

4:26 PM
10/14/2283

Music
Doctor Who - I am the Doctor (Acoustic Guitar Cover)

They entered the music room, where Toy Bonnie kept an acoustic guitar for teaching kids. He then started playing a familiar theme song. "No way... You know that music?!" Dane exclaimed.

"He played it on the night after my 9th birthday. It's called 'I am the Doctor'." Michael said.

Dane smiled. "I think that show's really good."

"I think it's an amazing show. Allons-y!"

"David Tennant, huh? That your favorite Doctor?"

"Second favorite actually. My biggest favorite is Matt Smith."

"Heh, I prefer Peter Capaldi."

"John Hurt kinda creeps me out, but I like David Tennant." Toy Freddy said.

"I'm gonna have to agree with Michael on this one, Matt Smith is my favorite." Toy Bonnie shared Michael's preference on which of the Doctor's incarnations were the best.

4:29 PM
10/14/2283

Music
Code Lyoko - Kadic 3

It was time to leave for the day, and Michael and Dane were needed back at HQ. "It was great to see you guys again. I'd really like to visit more often."

"You've got some good friends, Michael. I wouldn't mind visiting here either."

"You're always welcome here, guys." Toy Freddy stated.

"Open or close, we'll be here to greet you inside if you need anything or if you wanna spend some time with your childhood friends, Michael. And Dane, Michael's a great guy, but he'll need all the help he can get when things get out of hand." Toy Bonnie said.

"You almost forgot your helmets. Here you go." Taking their helmets back from Toy Chica, Michael and Dane boarded the Drop Ship and warped back to planet Vez-2.

Well, got that done.

See you next time.