Author's Notes:

Warning mentions of suicidal thoughts in this chapter.

Evan's POV:

I can't believe Michaels here. After Fredbear took us here I never thought I would see him again. But instead of scaring me or laughing at me, he cried. He said he missed me. This entire time he has been acting like an entirely different person. It feels like back when mommy was around, when we all were happy. I never thought I would go back to a time like that. He still hasn't taken his eyes off me. But there's no mocking in his eyes, only regret.

I can tell Fredbear is fuming about this. She hasn't said a word since we stepped out of that store. I can feel her anger from here, she is still angry about the bite. I am too, in a way. But her anger is different.

The car ride is long and awkward, but I am relieved when we finally make it home. I notice as we walk into the house that Leo is still staring daggers at Michael. When he started to beat Michael up earlier, I didn't know what to think. I was scared for Michael, but at the same time it felt like any moment he would go back to his old self. Get the upper hand and beat Leo to pulp, but he didn't instead he took it. Is he doing this to lure me into a false sense of security? Does he actually love me?

He can't be trusted. Remember what he did to you. I can't let it happen again.

I don't know. Even after what he's done… I still remember the fun times we used to have back when mommy was alive. He's still my brother.

He's not your brother. Not after what he's done. He's just like your dad.

I sigh as I look at the ground. I don't know what to think, I'm just still in shock that this is happening. But one thing I know is that before the bite Michael, would never have let his emotions show like this. Even when mommy died, he would hold it all in until he was alone. Could he really have changed?

Walking into the living room everyone takes a seat as an awkward silence takes the room. Oliva clears her throat as she is the first to speak.

"What happened after Evan's birthday?" The birthday…. Since I was in a coma, I don't even know what happened. All I remember is the nightmares, and hearing Michael apologize. Life seems to drain out of Michael as he sighs and begins to speak.

"Everything fell apart… More than it already had. After the hospital, Will… my father wouldn't even talk to me. And whenever he would it would be in anger. While we didn't talk much before….. it was completely shattered after that. Not that I care about him now." He sounds broken, he was always trying to get dad's attention. But there is something more to the hate in his voice. Did he find out the truth like I did?

"For a while I thought about…ending it. But I wanted to make things up to father. To finally do something right. After some time, an opportunity came up…. A way to put my sister to rest. But along the way I saw that man for what he truly was." Lizzy, did he find out what happened to her. What they did…..

"I thought the work would be done after fixing my father's mistakes. I never thought….." Michael's voice breaks as he stares at me. He never thought he would get the chance to see me again, we both didn't expect this. Regardless of how awkward I feel about seeing him again, maybe we can finally have some closure. I can tell he isn't telling the full truth in front of everyone. They don't know where we are from, I'll have to ask him about what happened later.

"You're not staying with your father anymore?" I can tell Olivia already knows what Michael is going to say. This entire time Olivia and Liam have been listening intently, examining every he said.

"Yes, I am no longer staying with him."

"Honey let's talk in the kitchen. We will be right back." With that Olivia and Liam get up and head into the kitchen. They are whispering and nodding to each other. Are they going to make Michael leave? We're not in our same world anymore, so there's nowhere else for him to stay. Michael seems to be thinking the same as me. He looks nervous, but I don't think it's for himself. The way he looks at me, as if I might disappear.

Finally, Olivia and Liam come back and sit down. Everyone is looking at them with anticipation. Holding their breath to hear what they have decided.

"Michael, me and my husband have talked. You have made many mistakes, and there is no excuse for them. But with how your father was, we can see how you went down that path." Michael looks nervous. He nods, as Olivia continues.

"You can stay here, but no more bullying, that's final. If you do, then we'll have to give you to social services." Michael looks shocked by this. Leo jumps up from the couch as he looks at Oliva and Liam, and then back at Michael.

"But mom, what if he bullies Evan. Evan's been through enough, and you really want to let this asshole live here?!" Olivia looks at Leo sympathetically.

"We'll watch him and make sure he doesn't." Leo still doesn't look happy, and he looks like he wants to say more. But he manages to stay silent as he storms off to his room.

"Thank you! I don't know what to say. I promise I'll be good." Oliva nods, mentioning how in the morning she will get things straightened out with social services. She and Liam also mention wanting to talk more with Michael in the morning about everything that has happened. There is not a room ready for him, so Michael agrees to sleep on the couch until they can get a room ready.

Michael comes over to me, still teary eyed as he hugs me again. I flinched at first, but I relaxed when I saw he was not trying to hurt me.

"There is so much, you need to know. I still can't believe that you're back." There are things he should know too. I have to tell him about our universe being a game in this one. And all the stuff that is going to happen back there. But for now, just him being here, hugging me. That can all wait.

Leo POV:

This is bullshit! The fact I even have to share a roof with that asshole is one thing, but to do this to Evan! Even if he is telling the truth, it can't be good for Evan to live with the person who hurt him. Was mom even thinking?!

Closing my door I immediately lay down on my bed. Even if I have to watch him every second, I will make sure he never hurts Evan! If he even tries to, what I did outside the store will be nothing in comparison.

Just then I hear the sound of running and the sound of a door squeak. My eyes widen as I quickly get up from the bed and look towards my closet. It sounds like there is scraping coming from inside. It's probably some sort of animal, and it must be right next to the door. But then again that running sounded like it was as big as a human. There is no way something like that could sneak into this house!

Walking over to the side of my bed I grab my old baseball bat that I used to play with when I was seven. Its wood is chipped with its age showing, but it would still do the job alright in terms of self-defense. Walking to the closet door I hold my bat defensively as I quickly open the door.

I expected something to jump out, but at first glance there is nothing in here. I look around my clothes and belongings just to make sure whatever was in here couldn't be hiding. But just as I am about to close the door, I see scratch marks. They're running deep into the wood, with the splintering edges at the edges. It doesn't look like an animal made them. If it was the case, it would be in a pattern, but instead the marks run wildly up the closet door.

I slowly back up from the door. My hands shake as I close it and sit down warily. I have to tell mom and dad. If there is some sort of wild animal lurking around, it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.

Nightmare's POV:

Even in this world we still remain undetected. Our influence is growing stronger.

Now the other one is here. He has done well spreading the pain that fuels our influence. But now his soul is cleansed, weakened by the same horrors that feed us.

His presence will not hinder us. We will take care of him before that.

When his brother's special day comes around. There will be nothing but true horror. And this time he can't escape his fate.