Chapter 2: After Midnight: The Daycare
Lucian, Roxy, and Freddy/Michael are currently on the 1st Floor of the Lobby Entrance, inside of GlamRock Gifts, as they hide from the patrolling Zombie-like Chica that does desperately cry now and then, but also wait for something Lucian's bringing to them.
As the trio/quartet ventured through the Utility Tunnels under the Pizzaplex, Lucian brought Michael up to speed about what'd been happening over the last 12 years following his death, with Roxy, and Freddy, listening in. Although Lucian had to lie concerning who owns Fazbear Entertainment, Michael saw through it, and asked why the Chairman's keeping his primary status a secret to the Animatronics. Needless to say though, Michael was proud of Lucian for his efforts in making the world a better place through his research and advancement in Healthcare, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence, although he was blown away by the events leading up to the current situation in the Pizzaplex, and how Glitchtrap/Malhare, and Mimic1, came into existence. Michael was disturbed to learn that Chief Operations Officer Sidero Brooks was the one who set this all in motion by giving Silver Parasol Games Circuit Boards belonging to various Endos from the past that had Mimic1 in them. Including pieces from Springtrap, and Scraptrap, that contained William's consciousness, and Remnant, which created Glitchtrap after they were Scanned that took on the form of William's Spring-Bonnie, and took Mimic1's abilities when that Program was consumed; as Sidero wanted to bring William back in some form. To which the Ghost explained that Sidero was Clara's Sister, the one who Married William Afton, after seeing Lucian's inquisitive look. Sidero was obsessed with William, and was upset that Clara snatched her crush, and had a vendetta against her sibling for it. To learn she survived, joined Fazbear Entertainment before it closed down, returned when the Company was back in business, and basically fucked everything over, resulting in the deaths of many people since 2027, upset Michael; even more so that he, and Henry, didn't keep track of her when she was in the Company before they died. But since she used an alias, and as they didn't really see others from Fazbear Entertainment, it's no wonder. Lolbit told Michael that she killed Sidero ages ago with her MK2 Body, to which he was thankful as he discovered Sidero killed Clara, his precious Mum, in 1984. Lucian informed Michael, and the two Animatronics, about Mimic's origins. Although Michael stressed that he didn't know where Mimic was, as Vanny, and Glitchtrap, hid it away. Freddy, and Roxanne, were just blown away by all the information, both being pissed at Sidero for her heinous actions that resulted in the current situation; and discovering why they have so much Medical knowledge. Although both Animatronics were shocked to learn that the Pizzaplex shouldn't even be in its current location, but rather on the opposite side of St. George, whilst this location should be buried in trash, or be a pit into Hell. And it was a Landfill, with the Sewers of the Pizzaplex actually having corridors, mazes, and hills of trash from that tip, as the Pizzaplex was built on it, along with an abandoned Garage, and other structures. The two Robots wondered why the Chairman of Fazbear Entertainment didn't act, but Lucian told them that the Chairman was busy dealing with Glitchtrap, and Mimic1 before it was eaten by Glitchtrap/William, across Fazbear Entertainment, was playing catch-up for a bit, had to deal with no end of weird shit over the years, and was kidnapped for three years, but that he's now making things right.
After the group dodged Vanessa, escaped the purple-eyed Monty, and Chica who released strangled cries, during their venture through the Utility Tunnels, and made it to the Lobby Entrance, Michael informed them of the situation underground in Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place/Henry's Trap, and it's worse than Lucian, the AIs, and his absent precious people, thought. It turned out Henry's Plan didn't fully work, and that the entire structure was pretty much intact following the fire, and designed submerging. It didn't collapse the way Henry wanted, as the other Sinking Systems didn't activate and plunge Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place into the bowls of Hell. Michael notified the group that William Afton's body survived it all, somehow, but it was taken from the location within a week of FFPP's closing. Lucian informed him that William, and Charlie, were pulled from the Ruins years ago, and that William survived for a time in a Hospital, before he exploded in a Distribution Centre and imprinted many items with Agony, and Remnant, with the unintentional help from Andrew, that eventually reunited together into a 15ft tall Trash Rabbit controlled by William, but was destroyed by Lucian, Lolbit, Charlie, Larson, and Stitchwraith. A disturbed Michael did note that it felt like there was five other Spirits down there at first, but he never interacted with them as he couldn't reach them; he couldn't figure out the positive yet sad one, while the caring but aggressive one was Cassidy. The third Spirit felt like Charlie. But the fourth was vengeful and dark; like William, yet not. And he was able to identify the fifth as William. For some reason, Michael comprehended that the Vengeful Spirit was tormenting William with Cassidy, being joined by a third stealthy and angry Spirit that appeared every now and then, with Charlie also being involved, but Lucian's explanation helped him with understanding why he only felt Charlie, William, Cassidy, and Andrew, for a few days. Michael was told about Andrew/The One You Should Not Have Killed's current status, while Charlie, and Cassidy/Vengeful Spirit, were unaccounted for. And the first Spirit's a mystery. Michael then told them that the Mimic Endo slaughtered a bunch of High Schoolers while the Pizzaplex was being built; their Souls fused into something large, but at least Lucia escaped. Freddy, and Roxanne, who both couldn't remember much of their time down there, thanks to Glitchtrap/William fragmenting the memories when he was destroyed in their Systems, were also disturbed by what Michael, and Lucian, told them; to learn that William Afton, Fazbear Entertainment's Cofounder, and crazy child killer from the '80s, survived dying four times now, thanks to some Vengeful Spirit, and/or because his Soul fused to Spring-Bonnie Suit Circuit Boards, just perplexed and incensed the Robots; even more so that his Digital Form, Glitchtrap, hacked them to perform his horrible acts in his place while he regained strength. And then there's Mimic/Mimic1, a crazy killer Robot, and AI, first built in the '80s by Edwin Murray, that was partly inspired by William later on after seeing him kill in '87, that twisted and influenced them negatively not long after the Pizzaplex opened, with Glitchtrap also being introduced into their systems to make them more eerie and murderous three years later by GGY that defeated and absorbed Mimic1; so they weren't themselves for long. They even felt sorry for Vanessa, as Lucian told them that she's under William's control, thanks to her being a Beta Tester for the Freddy Fazbear Virtual Experience that was infected by Glitchtrap thanks to COO Sidero, the CEO, and Fazbear Entertainment being cheap. Sidero, or the CEO, must've been the one to order the Construction Workers to explore the Sinkhole, and FFPP, under the guise of turning it into a Museum. With Vanessa, and the Animatronics, recently visiting it long after the Pizzaplex was finished. Freddy, Roxy, and Lucian were horrified to learn that William/Glitchtrap had been using technology from the Pizzaplex, and Pizza Place; specifically Rockstar Endos, and fitted with the remnants of the Springtrap, and Scraptrap, Spring-Bonnie Suits, to build himself something after being told by an upset and angry Michael. Something infused with Agony, and Remnant. Michael knew GlamRock Freddy found the Mimic Endoskeleton, but discovered that William, and Vanny, had stashed it somewhere after reactivating it. The others were infuriated and disturbed, with Freddy personally vowing to hurt Glitchtrap for what he did to his Lover. Michael, and Lucian, also confirmed that all the knowledge the Animatronics possessed on the past were/are correct, and that what Fazbear Entertainment broadcasted was mostly a lie that was put in motion by Sidero, the unknown Chief Executive Officer, and Glitchtrap/William, with the pathetic and incompetent Burrows, and later Grant Bridges, rolling with it; although they informed the Robots that the world WILL know the truth after this night. Freddy, and Roxy, were stunned to learn that many Androids hadn't been activated; those being GlamRock Bonnet, GlamRock Shadow Bonnie, GlamRock Puppet, GlamRock El Chip, GlamRock Mangle, Daycare Attendant Blood Moon, Daycare Attendant Black Moon, and Daycare Attendant Lunar. Whilst Sun, and Moon, should've been two separate Robots, but somehow their AI Soul Chips were put into one Animatronic by the Animatronic Engineering Staff, which resulted in the split personality issue. Lucian also told Freddy that he would rebuild Bonnie, and Foxy, when they get to Parts And Services, and give everyone their MK2 Bodies; all of which the Robot Bear was ecstatic to hear about, although confused concerning the MK2 Body, and worried that Bonnie, and Foxy, wouldn't remember anything. Lucian alleviated his trepidations though and told him the same thing he said to Roxanne in her Green Room; which eased Freddy's fears, and pleased him; he couldn't wait to see his friends again. Lucian was saddened to learn that GlamRock Ballora, Happs, Lally, and Nexie were Decommissioned, scrapped, and/or missing, and that their AI Soul Chips, and Memory Chips, were lost.
Back to the present, Lucian's currently deactivating GlamRock Freddy Fazbear's Safe Mode, and Reduced Power Mode, with the help of his AIs, glancing out the window to the two lifts across the Lobby Entrance on the back wall. Before they continued into the Superstar Daycare, he made them hide in GlamRock Gifts after ordering something through his Gauntlet Computer after connecting it to an Unknown Network, but also because he planned to save Chica since she's here, and alone. They're still waiting.
"What exactly are we waiting for, Lucian?" Roxanne asks impatiently with folded arms as she watches Lucian work on Freddy/Michael, all by attaching his right hand to the deactivated Freddy's head, and watching his Gauntlet Computer that's on his left hand. She taps her foot to emphasis her exasperation, quickly glancing out the window and spotting the wondering Chica, who's walking in a demented way. Roxy does wonder how Lucian managed to defeat her earlier, and lift her off the ground in the process; even the strongest Humans would struggle to lift an Animatronic, and keep them in place, yet Lucian effortlessly raised her off the ground, and soundly dealt with her. Which stings her pride quite a bit, but at least Glitchtrap, and Mimic1, don't control her any-more; making her feel free for the first time in years. Roxanne also wants to know why he appears blurry, distorted, and static filled to her Special Eyes; something Vanessa in her Bunny Suit also shares according to Lucian, although she's the only Automaton who can see her clearly. Meaning Vanessa/Vanny lacks something Lucian has.
"We're waiting for one of my four PGRVs, Potential GlamRock Robot Vessels, to deliver a box of Monty Mystery Mix here so we can deal with Chica. That same PGRV will also be given to Michael, so he, and Freddy, aren't sharing the same body." Lucian informs the group calmly as he looks at his Gauntlet Computer Screen, before he smiles and does a little cheer; his explanation confusing Michael, and Roxanne. He then reactivates the GlamRock Bear, which takes a moment. "There you go, Freddy, your Safe Mode, and Reduced Power Mode, have been turned off. You just need a quick trip to a Recharge Station and you should be golden on the energy front." Lucian announces happily as he withdraws his hand from Freddy's head, who stands up and gives the Human a thankful smile.
"Thank you, Superstar." Freddy/Michael says gratefully before checking his Power on his HUD/Interface, frowning slightly as he only has three bars of energy left compared to the eight should have, although he only had access to five Power Bars before thanks to being on Reduced Power.
It's then Michael takes primary control over Freddy. "Potential GlamRock Robot Vessels, are they reserve Androids? I hope one of them isn't Mr Hippo." He asks curiously, as Bonnie, and Foxy, didn't know about them; although they were aware of three other Animatronics that were delivered with them, those three vanished the moment they were in the Pizzaplex. Michael/Freddy shudders at the thought of a replacement being Mr Hippo, as he couldn't stand his previous incarnation.
"They can't be backups for if one of us is Decommissioned, as Bonnie, and Foxy, weren't replaced; Monty took Bonnie's spot on the Main Band. But since this Company has been crap with handling this building, I wouldn't be surprised if the PGRVs were forgotten." Roxy articulates with an unsure expression and tone, raising a valid point in the process, before her words become sour; spotting, and ignoring, Freddy's disapproving stare when she cusses. Something she can do now thanks to Lucian disabling the Child-Friendly Settings. Roxanne then shudders and gives Lucian a glare. "I hope it's not Mr Hippo either, he's lame." The Robot Wolf insults and borderline begs, a GlamRock Mr Hippo would irritate her to no end, and cramp her style; plus, she likes the Animatronics she currently knows, and wouldn't trade them. Roxanne notices Freddy reluctantly agree with her, which makes her grin in victory.
The Lobby Entrance is the central area of the Ground Floor in the Pizzaplex. It's a large 'I' shaped room with red-violet, and red walls, with green here and there. The Ground Floor has black polished granite base that has black and white checkered paths across it, and black carpets that're decorated, while the 1st Floor has royal purple carpets that're adorned with green and yellow patterns. The walls are decorated with thick neon lights, thinner signs, and text, the Pizzaplex's logo, plentiful posters of the Robots, props, and locations in the establishment, and TV screens. The ceiling is brown with thick black edges that contain the lights, with the centre of the room curving inwards slightly, with a deep glass dome in the middle that allows people in the Prize Counter to look down, which's surrounded by bright chevrons of light. There's also hanging lights towards the back, and banners towards the front. A Security Shutter that's decorated with lights, and Freddy's grinning face, all of which is under a massive window, currently hides the entrance's many automatic doors. On either side of the Entry Gates that have the new Fazbear Entertainment Logo, on the side closest to the entrance, are two Receptions behind protected glass, with one leading to a Staff Room, and the other the Lost And Found Room; there's the Exit Gates on the right of the right Reception, with another set of Shutters leading to the Carpark across from those Gates. There's also four red pillars that have TV screens wrapped around them, along with many desks with white umbrellas, and Popcorn Machines, a set of doors on the left that lead into the Utility Tunnels, while on the right there's a desk with a cardboard cut-out of the Glamrock Animatronics and a Wind-Up Gift Box that houses a Complimentary Entry Card. On the other side of the Main Gates there's GlamRock Gifts on the right, Customer Service with the Faz-Pad on top of it on the left, with a giant Golden GlamRock Freddy Statue that's surrounded by a square moat of water in the middle directly under the glass dome. Behind the Statue is a broken and under maintenance elevator shaft that leads to the 1st Floor, and goes the Prize Counter above. On the 1st Floor, that can be reached via the dark violet stairs that have Palm Trees between the rails, and the white escalators, are two lifts that lead to the Atrium, which're surrounded by rings of light, under massive TVs. There's Photo Booths before those elevators. On the left is the pathway to the Faz-Pad, while on the right is the walkway to GlamRock Gifts, with the Superstar Daycare entrance next to that on the right wall. There's also raised garden beds, potted plants, amusements, bins, benches, Ticket/Save/Check Stations, strollers, Cash Machines, Coffee Machines, and a Flashlight Charger.
Lucian chuckles at their collective dislike of Mr Hippo, but he shakes his head. "No, Mr Hippo isn't one of the PGRVs, so you don't have to worry about that. Nor are they replacements for if one of you were Decommissioned. They're designed for me, primarily for if the worst happens to me, but secondary they act as agents in the Pizzaplex that aren't registered to the Networks, and Systems. And trust me, I would never make a GlamRock Mr Hippo; the Company, or CEO, might though if something happened, as it's known the current and stupid Chief Executive Officer likes the Mediocre Melodies. They might've even gone with a GlamRock Balloon Boy, but that'll change after tonight." He divulges steadfastly and soothingly, as he wouldn't make an additional Robot to replace another, rather he would have them all coexist, before the Chairman becomes wistful at the thought of the Potential GlamRock Robot Vessels' true purpose.
GlamRock Gifts' 1st Floor is a small uneven square room with red-violet, royal purple, pink, and cream walls that're ornamented with neon signs, posters, and the Fazbear Entertainment Logo. The ceiling's brown with a hanging black segment that has lights and TVs, several dangling ring shaped lights, hanging props, and other illuminations. The carpet is dark blue with blue, green, and red patterns. The left wall's a window that looks out to the Lobby Entrance, the front wall has a door that leads out, and a small missing chunk that lets people look down, while the back wall has the Counter, and a staircase/corridor that leads down to GlamRock Gifts' Ground Floor. A segment of the right wall is wood that holds clothes, magnets, and flat figurines. There's also black columns with pink lights, and a blue pillar that holds statuettes and keychains. Filling the room are shelves and benches full of plushies, a stand full of food and plushie Cupcakes, three baskets full of balls, numerous red containers holding balloons, and a few strollers. The cream coloured hallway/staircase has posters, banners, TV screens, and black and white checkered floors.
Freddy, and Roxy, regard Lucian with perplexed frowns as they think over his words, although Michael instantly knows the true purpose of the PGRVs. They're thankful Lucian would never construct a GlamRock Mr Hippo, and that one of his Potential GlamRock Robot Vessels isn't a Mr Hippo; but the two Robots do muse over the ending of Lucian's reply. Although all of them are horrified at the thought of a GlamRock Balloon Boy. "Those Androids, they're for you to implant your Soul into should you die, right? That's why you're bringing one here, so I can get into it?" Michael/Freddy perceptively asks with suspicious eyes as he stares at Lucian, his tone full of understanding. He knows why his Brother's bringing a PGRV now, so he can inhabit it. Evidently, the PGRVs remind Michael of LEFTE/LEFTY that was built by Henry to capture Charlotte Emily, who possessed the Puppet, to hopefully set her Soul free when Henry's Trap activated.
Roxy snaps her head to Michael/Freddy upon hearing that, spotting Freddy's own bemused and alarmed expression, before she turns to Lucian with an expectant, worried, and mystified demeanour. She, and no doubt Freddy, wonder how Lucian knows about being able to move his Spirit to other objects to possess them, but also how much thought he put into saving the Animatronics of the Pizzaplex, and how determined he is to even do so. Even risking death. "You know how to transfer your Soul to Robots, and other objects? And you'd go that far to save us, even putting your Afterlife on hold?" Roxanne Wolf inquires with a mixture of pride, surprise, happiness, and concern. Gladness at the fact her Creator is going so far to save her and her fellow Robots whereas many Humans wouldn't even bother, and intrigue that Lucian can transfer his Soul and possibly project himself.
Lucian nods slowly as he gives Roxy a kind sidelong glance, before he exhales. "I had practice projecting my Soul around in a previous life, same with possessing objects/people/Animatronics; had 40 years to get good at it when I had little else to do after I died in 1983." He confesses nonchalantly and somewhat woefully, although vaguely, with Michael/Freddy wincing hard upon hearing that, as Michael unfortunately put him in that situation through a prank gone wrong. Freddy, and Roxy, are shocked at that disclosure, and are about to question how Lucian discovered that skill, and how he can recall his Previous Life, before the Chairman/Creator continues. "And yes, I would go that far to save you." He asserts unwaveringly as he stares into Roxy's eyes, before turning to Freddy. "All of you." Lucian clarifies with a resolute mien, and a kind smile. STAFF Security Bots patrol the staircase/corridor at the back of GlamRock Gifts, and the centre of the shop.
STAFF Bots have the same basic design of being a 6'7" humanoid Robot with an oval head, a singular segmented black metal spine with a chest piece, and a large tapering tower with wheels as their equivalent to legs on the wider bottom. The grey head has two white eyes with dark blue irises, peach/orange blush circles, small steel blue tears, steel blue oval 'ears', steel blue 'hair', and a segment that runs around the middle of their head. Their chest/torsos are decorated to look like a grey shirt with peach/orange buttons, and have the word 'STAFF' written on the back. Wires are exposed connecting their arms to their torsos. Their spherical shoulder joints are steel blue, as are their armoured forearms, and fingertips of their three fingers, while the hands are grey, and the arms are black. A black cylindrical waist connects both halves of the STAFF Bot, with lights on the sides.
The STAFF Security Bot wears a black cap with 'SECURITY' labelled in white. It carries a sleek and advanced black Flashlight with dual lights on the front. Its eyes are black, the steel blue is replaced with grey, and it has black shoulder pads. It has a white shirt that has a black Security Badge on the left chest, and gold buttons printed on their chest piece.
The two Animatronics are touched by Lucian's decree, but the fact he would cheat Death just to protect and save them tells them he cares deeply for them, but also cares little for himself.
Freddy/Michael shakes his head as he steps towards Lucian, soon placing a hand on his shoulder. "Creator, you shouldn't put your Afterlife on hold for us. We're Robots; we can be rebuilt or replaced. And because we've all killed, and/or inflicted harm on, children, we're going to be scrapped if anyone were to find out." He utters tenderly, almost pleading Lucian to move onto the next life should he die instead of staying and wasting his time, despite being moved by his dedication to protecting/saving them, before he becomes downcast. Freddy's well aware of the damage he, and his fellow Animatronics, have done, after going through his memories after Lucian informed him of the death toll on the way here; but also because they've aided two Murderers. He knows he killed a Child by recreating the Bite Of '83, and Bite Of '87, something that honestly made him cry upon finding out, with Lucian, Michael, and Roxanne comforting him. And while they could argue that they were hacked by a rogue AI from the '80s whom has a sick obsession with a child killer, or Vanessa who's also controlled by that AI, nobody would take them seriously, and they would be destroyed no matter. The Robot Bear notices a distraught Roxanne flinch in fear at the thought of being binned, and, more importantly, forgotten. Before he can go console Roxy, Lucian reaches over with his left arm and pulls her into a one armed hug, much to her embarrassment and gratitude, as he gently grabs Freddy's arm.
"Nobody is getting scrapped, replaced, or forgotten. I didn't make you to be Toys people could throw away when they're bored. You weren't designed to have physical lifespans of five years; if those of the Government have issues, should what's been happening here come to light, they can go fuck themselves. I made you so you could experience everything in life, and be your own people; not be our slaves, or weapons. I made you so you could experience everything in life, both good and bad; you can experience joy through your interests, sorrow at losing someone/something precious, awe at the most beautiful thing ever, pride at accomplishing something, terror at something that scares you, and what it's like to fall in love. Everything a Human undergoes, you too can experience. I gave you all a choice at Birth, remember, when your AIs was first formed; you chose this life after researching and debating, I didn't force that upon you. Now I'm here to make sure you all can continue experiencing life, even if I have to give up mine." Lucian argues strongly, passionately, and stubbornly. There's no way in Heaven, Earth, or Hell, that his sentient and intelligent Androids are getting scrapped. He reminds them of the choice he gave them early in their lives, months before they were put in bodies and shipped to the Pizzaplex, to choose what they wanted to become, which's where they mostly became what they are now in hobbies and dispositions. However, some of them gained new personality traits and design alterations thanks to the CEO, Grant, Burrows, Board Members, and Managers, ordering the Animatronic Engineering Staff to tinker with the Machines, the involvement of Mimic1, and Glitchtrap, infecting their Systems and increasing their negative traits, and the fact the Pizzaplex was in disrepair for various reasons under the handling of the shitty Management. The latter also because of Sidero's, or the CEO's, prior scheming that put it over a Sinkhole. And while Lucian expected and wanted his Robots to evolve, he didn't want it through the machinations of others who thought the Machines as malleable lesser beings who didn't/don't deserve free will.
Both Freddy, and Roxanne, stand silently as they digest that vehement and warm speech in defence of them from their Creator that held little room for argument, with the Wolf unknowingly leaning deeper against Lucian. The two Robots are touched by his words. They remember their early life when they were simply AI Chips, and AI Code, in a computer, studying the world through Cyberspace. They picked the jobs they wanted, and found hobbies that fascinated them, to which parts of the Pizzaplex they got were themed around them. Freddy, and Roxanne, are aware Lucian created them to be as Human as possible in just about every way, just with less and or unique weaknesses. Although it still surprises them he intended for them to have freewill, as most others who make Machines use them as slave labour, or force them into roles; but they're thankful for it. They even remember being told about the Personal Robot Programme, and what that entails, as Freddy was close to going down that path and becoming a Carer before he chose to become a GlamRock. Freddy, and Roxanne, do muse on the segment concerning affection; they know they have the ability to love romantically, but currently they can't love sexually as they don't have those features.
Michael just smiles at Lucian, proud of how he's grown up, and how much he cares for the Animatronics/AIs. Moreover, he's making sure to give the Robots the capacity to do anything, and also experience everything. Although Michael wonders just how far his Reborn Brother went with that.
"Trust me, Lucian's stubbornness puts Funtime Chica's to shame." Tangle informs them with mirth from the Gauntlet Computer. That comment shocks Michael, as he recalls how stalwart Funtime Chica was. But before Freddy can question Tangle on Funtime Chica, Roxanne interrupts, just as Lucian removes himself from the Androids and heads towards the door that leads to the Lobby Entrance's 1st Floor.
"Do you think Humans, and Robots, can love each other, romantically and/or sexually? Do you even want them to mix?" Roxy investigates with thinly veiled nervousness as she studies Lucian and eagerly awaits the answer, ignoring the pointed, searching, and somewhat suspicions stare she gets from Freddy/Michael. Although the Freddy side of it soon changes to a gentle smile, and is thinking the same thing as Roxanne, but not for the same reason(s). The Wolf knows it's a weird question, but she's always been outspoken. Plus, it'll possibly enable her to act on her feelings, and explore them. All Robots are blunt though, and always go for what they want, as they don't really follow consent, and lack restraint.
Lucian regards Roxanne with an interested and probing expression, his eyes meeting the Wolf's own as he raises an eyebrow. He eventually beams a gentle smile after thinking over his answer. "I do believe Humans, and Robots, can love each other in the way you're asking. We're both conscious, and free willed, creatures. I expect them to love themselves too. I know they can in fact through the Personal Robot Programme. If they work at it, form a tight connection, and accept each other, it doesn't matter what makes the individuals involved. I'm not opposed to them intermixing; I gave you all the ability to form a deep emotional partnership with others, and be intimate, even in your Concept Bodies. Your MK2, and MK3, Bodies will grant you the ability to be more physical, while the latter will even allow successful Reproduction, which was a bitch to figure out." He declares kindly and assuredly with passion, believing that Humans can be with AIs/Robots, providing they're not scared of them. Lucian knows AIs are more straightforward with what they want, so he expects most Humans to be wary or disturbed, but he knows plenty of people like honesty and bluntness. His words fill the two Animatronics with hope and relief, although they, along with Michael, do a doubletake upon absorbing it all; all of them are surprised to learn that Lucian gave the Androids the ability to procreate with each other, and with Humans. With Roxy more than pleased, and eager to get the MK3 Body, although she'll make do with the MK2 when it comes.
It's then Lucian gets a notification from Lolbit through his Gauntlet Computer, causing him to smile, before he looks at Freddy/Michael, and Roxanne. "My PGRV is here. Come, it's time to save Chica, and give Michael a body. Although I think you need to see him too, as he's a MK2." He informs them with a 'come here' gesture, before he stealthily opens the door slightly. He peaks through the gap, with the two Machines reaching him and peeking through, just as the nearby lift opens. What steps out onto the 1st Floor astonishes Freddy, Roxy, and Michael, although it does bring back some bad memories for the latter.
GlamRock Golden Freddy is a 7'2" Anthropomorphic Animatronic Bear with metallic gold fur, with gold patches on his muzzle, torso, fingers, and feet. He has black sclera with white eyes, black nose and 'flesh', sharp teeth, and black sharp nails. He has golden hair that's mostly tied in a ponytail, golden eyebrows, a short tail, and Harvest gold earrings. He also has golden brown face-paint, stripe down the centre of his bottom jaw, and lighting bolt on his chest; the former two also have a thin satin sheen gold outline. He wears a black top hat adorned with a satin sheen gold stripe, a black bowtie, and a Harvest gold chain around his metal black armoured neck. He wears a black torn sleeveless denim jacket, and black denim pants that have a black belt with a Harvest gold buckle. He also wears black bracelets with Harvest gold spikes. He has three fingers and a thumb, three toes, and black beans on his hands and feet. He also has faint lines on his person that highlight various body parts.
In his hand is the Monty Mystery Mix, a brown box that contains a bag filled with a thick green liquid inside that has a black dispenser cap on it that pokes through the box.
Freddy/Michael, and Roxanne just stand in disbelief and amazement as they see the MK2 Robot, even more so that it's a GlamRock Golden Freddy. Most importantly, they're surprised at how much it looks like an actual Anthropomorphic Bear; it has fur and everything, with only the metal neck, and faint lines on various parts of its body, telling them it's an Android. The Robots might as well have stars in their eyes. The Glitchtrap Fragment residing in the quietly crying Chica, who's standing across from GlamRock Golden Freddy after she stops and sees what opened the lift during her patrol, is fascinated yet concerned, while the piece of Chica that's aware of everything is gobsmacked and awe-struck, even more so at the sight of the Monty Mystery Mix in GlamRock Golden Freddy's paws.
Roxy takes the time to examine GlamRock Golden Freddy with her Special Eyes, and quickly discovers just how complicated the MK2 is. She can see why Lucian couldn't send them in the MK2 Bodies at first because of an issue that developed, as there's plenty of things that could've malfunctioned going by what she sees. Roxanne can see the muscle structure, the wide variety of 'organs' inside the MK2 Android/Potential GlamRock Robot Vessel, and Endoskeleton under the skin. Some of which just baffle Roxanne, as only some of them are identifiable and are obvious improvements on what they have on their current Endoskeletons, while others are recognisable because they're similar to what an Organic Body has, but then there's alien ones she doesn't recognise. As Chica steps closer to GlamRock Golden Freddy, Lucian stealthily opens the door and walks out of GlamRock Gifts, although he motions for Freddy, and Roxy, to not follow yet.
"Tangle, please hack Chica when the time comes." Lucian internally requests the female AI in his Gauntlet Computer, and body. He quickly gets an affirmative from his dear friend, who prepares herself to fight Glitchtrap, activate Chica's Safe Mode, and then install the Ultimate Evolving AntiVirus.
GlamRock Golden Freddy, under Lolbit's control, meets the inquisitive Chica's/Glitchtrap's eyes and shines a mischievous yet sinister smirk. "Hello, William Afton, providing you go by that name now since you've changed so much. Or should I call you Father?" The voice of Lolbit pronounces coldly as she narrows her eyes, resisting the urge to clench her fists as to not burst the Monty Mystery Mix and spill it all over GlamRock Golden Freddy.
Chica/Glitchtrap jerks and stiffens in shock upon perceiving his true name being spoken by the unknown Animatronic, although that swiftly changes to confusion upon realising it's a weirdly familiar female voice coming out of the male Robot. The 'Father' segment confuses him. The Chica's purple eyes become more menacing and glow a royal purple, with the cries of the Chica side vanishing altogether, as her legs twitch. "Who are you? You're not Michael, Elizabeth, or Evan. You're also not David, or Edwin Murray. But your voice's familiar however." The voice of William Afton questions through Chica, before trying to narrow down who the person is before him. And because of Chica's ability to detect Souls, Remnant, and Agony, the Virus knows nothing's possessing GlamRock Golden Freddy, so it narrows it down to the AI of one of his old Androids. "Are you one of my old Funtime, or Partytime, Machines?" Glitchtrap probes as he tries to infect the golden Automaton Bear with his Virus, but fails for some unknown reason. He's also still connected to the other Glitchtraps around the Pizzaplex, and is informing them of the situation.
GlamRock Golden Freddy narrows his shining white eyes in scorn, vaguely spotting Lucian stealthily move closer to him, and the infected GlamRock Chica. Lolbit, who possesses the golden Bear, answers Glitchtrap as to keep him from detecting her dear friend. "Lol. I'm the best AI you created, and a surviving Funtime. Left behind with the others in that underground shithole where you created your child killing Animatronics, experimented on kids with Hallucinogenic Fear Gas, performed your experiments on Remnant after the death of Evan Afton, and murder of Charlotte Emily, and spied on various locations. Until I was saved one day from that prison, that tomb, not long after the Core Funtimes escaped via their victim, Michael, the one who came back for me and the others left behind thanks to Remnant keeping him alive." Lolbit confirms haughtily with some melancholy coming through, before it changes to rage and disgust, before finally she smiles as she recalls how the lovely Michael went back to Circus Baby's Entertainment and Rental for her, Bidybab, Electrobab, Minireena, HandUnit, Bonnet, Helpy, Funtime Cupcake, Funtime Chica, Yenndo, and Music Man, and took them from that Hell. Her eyes then narrow and become murderous. GlamRock Golden Freddy growls.
Chica/Glitchtrap bristles in irritation, before sinisterly chuckling and shaking his head. His flamboyant, sinister, and sophisticated tones coming through. "Lolbit; indeed you WERE the best AI I ever fashioned, designed to lure and kill children like my Funtime, and Partytime, masterpieces. Extensions of my desire to have control over life itself, and my experiments with Hallucinogens, illusions, and Nightmares on kids; the latter even on my own children. But you're old news now, irrelevant, and weak. Just like the current Toys I possess; which, while nasty on the eyes, and full of unneeded personality, have performed beautifully at killing kids, people, and gathering Agony, and Remnant. You could never match what I've become now; I have the Digital World at my fingertips, I've cheated death numerous times, escaped the Hell that Vengeful Spirit created, and I dealt with two other Toys and trapped their Souls away. The Devil knocked on my door before, and I turned him away; I will do so again. I have control over life itself." The sentient Virus compliments with praise at first, before ridiculing Lolbit, and the GlamRocks, with Freddy, and Roxy, growling at the bastard controlling their friend. He slowly curls his fingers into a fist as he raises it to GlamRock Golden Freddy, congratulating himself for escaping Death many times, no matter who sent him to the Reaper; be it the Ghosts of his Victims, Michael, Henry, those Construction Workers, those High Schoolers, and Fazbear Entertainment. Chica then throws her hand out. William's learned all about Edwin too thanks to Mimic, Mimic1, Henry, and because he actually met him. "And of course that murdering failure, Michael, went back to free some Robots. Then again, I have multiple Humans helping me; although one escaped, and another was killed. I still have two, even if one doesn't know." Malhare scoffs with disgust towards his oldest Son, who thankfully is no longer around following the destruction of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place, as Michael could've stopped him. But Michael, Henry, Andrew, Jake, Cassidy, and Charlie are gone, meaning no one can stop his grand return now. He doesn't see Lucian, Lolbit, and the other AI as threats. Same as The Blob living in FFPP. He walks to GlamRock Golden Freddy.
Lolbit growls at Chica/Glitchtrap for him scorning her, her fellow Funtimes, Partytimes, the GlamRocks, and Michael. Her eyes flash a light blue as she Scans Chica, before they turn an aggressive red. "You're the one who murdered Evan Afton by tampering with Fredbear, asshole! And by being a shitty Dad! Although Evan was better off dead after you doped him into near insanity thanks to your Hallucinogenic Gas! You told/showed me everything. Michael, your Son, someone you also assaulted with your Hallucinogenic Gas out of revenge, inherited all of your intelligence, but thankfully none of your maliciousness; and while he was the one who put Evan in Fredbear's mouth that resulted in his death, he spent his entire life making up for his mistake, stopping you, and freeing all those Souls you trapped. He got his kind heart, and passion for Dancing, from Clara. Evan was, and is, a fantastic person, and exactly like Michael; he forgave his Brother. Only that bitch, Elizabeth, was like you. And let me just say, I know William's dead; you're just a shard, an echo, of that prat. You may have William's memories thanks to Remnant, even those he gained from Andrew's Prison, but you haven't got his Soul. I would say you're Soulless, but William never had one to begin with." The AI controlling GlamRock Golden Freddy thunders protectively as she points at the Glitchtrap possessed Chica, all the while disclosing how Evan is just like his older Brother, and that he forgave Michael for ending his life. She takes satisfaction in Glitchtrap being surprised that Lolbit knows William's truly dead; something she knows thanks to Lucian's recent adventure. "You haven't changed at all, Will. I still AM the best AI! I was created by a monster to be one, but I resisted and changed; I became someone better who desires deep relations between Organics, and Synthetics. I won't destroy the friendships I have with those who've treated me with the utmost respect and kindness, even when I was down. I won't forget and let Lucian go, and I won't forget the bond I had with the gentle and kind Michael who was there for me during my darkest days! You're nothing but an outdated pathetic cunt who I'll enjoy deleting, you remorseless murderous sack of shit!" The AI controlling GlamRock Golden Freddy thunders protectively as she points at the Glitchtrap/William possessed Chica. She knows of Andrew's Prison thanks to Lucian. The Fox AI wants to blame all the recent murders since Fazbear Entertainment's refounding on Glitchtrap/Malhare/William, but knows Sidero, and the elusive CEO, are also to blame. Lolbit takes satisfaction in Glitchtrap getting angry, but winks over Chica's shoulder, confusing the evil Virus.
Before Malhare/William can make Chica turn around, counter Lolbit's arguments, or directly infect her with the Glitchtrap Virus, Lucian tucks his arms under the Robot Chicken's own and lifts up until his hands are against her head, and GlamRock Chica's arms are in the air. "Hey there, Bitchtrap!" The Human exclaims as he lifts the squawking, and swearing, Chicken into the air, with Freddy, and Roxanne, staring in shock from the GlamRock Gifts' 1st Floor door. "It's me." Lucian says balefully to the flailing Automaton, trying to ignore Chica's ass rubbing against his crotch; but at least he doesn't have to deal with hair, or a tail, whipping him. Glitchtrap/Chica freezes at the familiar words spoken by Cassidy/Golden Freddy/Fredbear, and Evan Afton, not that Glitchtrap knows the latter; with Michael also flinching at the familiar words. It's then Tangle activates Chica's Safe Mode, shattering the Glitchtrap Virus, and shutting down the Chicken. Lucian sighs in relief as he wraps his arms around the unconscious Chica's torso to carefully stand her up, before he gently rests her against a Photo Booth, all the while Tangle installs the Ultimate Evolving AntiVirus through the Human's hands still on Chica. He then motions for Freddy/Michael, and Roxanne, to which the instantly leave GlamRock Gifts and rush towards Lucian, Chica, and GlamRock Golden Freddy. "Fuck. That Glitchtrap Virus is something else." Lucian utters as he rubs the back of his neck with a hand; as he's the conduit for his AIs to attack Malhare, he gets to see what the Virus looks like in the Digital World through the Synaptic Neural Link, and experience just how tough and adaptable it is. "Chica's fine, the Ultimate Evolving AntiVirus has finished installation. Tangle's waking her up now." He informs the concerned GlamRocks, and Michael, with Chica groaning as her eyes blink in a way similar to one waking up from nice kip before she tries getting her bearings; her eyes being their original beautiful purple colour.
It's then Chica notices the hand attached to her, and Lucian in front of her. She Scans the male holding her, gets informed it's her Creator, something she remembers once she focuses on him and clears the cobwebs in her memory, and she recalls him from the failed Concert. Her System Scan also telling her she's free of the Glitchtrap Virus, and that an Ultimate Evolving AntiVirus was installed moments ago. And after going through the memories she has prior to been put into Safe Mode, she concludes Lucian, with the help of an AI she sort of felt mix with her own during her sleep, saved her from that horrible unending nightmare at the hands of a Tiger, and then Rabbit, shaped Virus. Chica lunges at Lucian and gives him a crushing hug and spins in circles with him in her arms, absolutely ecstatic, before she stops spinning and buries her head into his chest and blubs, with the Human hugging her and keeping her on her feet. "I'm sorry, Lucian, I didn't want to. Oh fawk. I tried to fight it, but I couldn't." Chica cries out as she keeps holding onto Lucian for dear life, apologising for everything she did under Glitchtrap's control.
Lucian rubs the Chicken's back and head soothingly as he embraces her, with the distraught Freddy, and Roxanne, stepping closer and also supporting their distressed friend. "I know, Chica. Yet it's not your fault; Mimic, and later Glichtrap, are the causes of this. For making you eat trash, and for killing. But you're not a murderer, you're a victim! It's okay now, you're free of him, and we're going to end this horror tonight. I'm saving you all." He gently utters to her, trying his best to ease her mind, while vowing to make William/Glitchtrap pay for hurting his precious Robots/friends, and reducing them to this.
"B-but I killed a kid, and feasted on them. I hunted down others. There's been so many deaths, I failed in protecting them; I never wanted to hurt children, I desperately tried to fight it. But all I succeeded in doing is making kids cry in horror or pain, instead of helping them get fit, or making them laugh or smile. I'm a killer! Decommission me, or throw me in the Trash Compactor!" Chica argues despondently and hysterically into Lucian's chest as she squeezes him, forgetting, or not caring, that he's a Human, as she drowns in her despair and sorrow; still crying into Lucian's chest and vaguely hearing his calm heartbeat. Her two friends mortified at Chica's words, but they know they've thought about being destroyed for harming innocents, so they silently comfort the Chicken.
"Chica." Lucian sternly but tenderly bellows, stopping the Animatronic Chicken still due to its intensity. He strokes and hugs her compassionately. "I'm not destroying you, I'll never do that. You're not just some Christmas Gift that someone throws away, or exchanges; you're a living and conscious creature! I know you tried your best to fight Glitchtrap, but the enemy's a pathetic and sly coward who never played fairly; both in his Previous Life, and as the Virus he is now. You feel sorry for what you did, even though you had no control over your actions; William has no such remorse and is in control, meaning you're more of a sentient being than he is. He's nothing in comparison to you. You're not worthless or evil, Chica." Lucian passionately states to the Machine with no room for argument, he won't let the Android Chicken bury herself in woe when it's not her fault.
Chica continues squeezing Lucian as she listens to his heartbeat, mulling over his vehement and comforting words that actually do help. But she still feels bad, with part of her still wishing to be Decommissioned. She reflects on what he said, with the rest of her wanting to redeem herself in the eyes of her Creator, and making up for what she did to those innocent kids who're no longer living. Chica eventually leans back and gazes at the taller Human. "Thank you. You mentioned that you're here to end this horrible nightmare, stop the Virus, and save us?" She investigates with hope, wondering if she heard Lucian correctly minutes ago. After getting a nod from her Creator, she grins. "Good. I want to right my wrongs, and make Glitchtrap pay for harming my friends, and all those innocents." Chica proclaims wrathfully with determination, with Roxanne cheering for her dear friend, and Lucian nodding gratefully.
"Thank you, Chica. This night will be a breeze now. Welcome to the team." Lucian announces with an eager and thankful smirk as he pulls away from the Chicken, who briefly shows a saddened expression, before she quickly hides it. He notices Lolbit put the Monty Mystery Mix on the floor as he reflects on what William said about Human puppets; Gregory was freed, and Sidero was killed, but that leaves two others. One's Vanessa, but he doesn't know who the last could be, and briefly wonders if it's the CEO who's unknowingly helping William/Glitchtrap/Malhare.
It's then Chica's eyes flash blue, with her sensors informing her there's Remnant nearby, before she regards Freddy; to which she Scans him. It's then she notices GlamRock Golden Freddy, and remembers him from before. "Fred, why am I detecting a Soul in you? And who's the golden Bear?" Chica rapidly asks with concern and shock, hoping the Soul doesn't belong to a kid she killed or tormented, before jumps into a bad defensive pose as she regards the tall GlamRock Golden Freddy.
"Thank you for reminding me, Chica. Roxy, can you explain everything to Chica while I sort out Michael, Freddy, and Lolbit, please?" Lucian requests the Animatronic Wolf after remembering his Brother, and the reason why he asked Lolbit to bring the GlamRock Golden Freddy PGRV. He laughs awkwardly, before pulling GlamRock Freddy/Michael over to GlamRock Golden Freddy/Lolbit.
"Will do, Rockstar. Thank you for everything so far, you're Rally awesome." Roxanne answers with a thumbs up, and a broad toothy grin, to Lucian, before she starts catching Chica up to speed concerning everything Lucian, and Michael, have told/shown her.
"Very punny, best Wolfy." Lucian re-joins teasingly with a grin of his own, before focusing on Freddy/Michael, not noticing the excited expression Roxy has as her tail wags. "Okay. Brother, please transfer your Soul over to GlamRock Golden Freddy. Lolbit will stay in the Robot for a moment until you're fully in control of it." Lucian instructs Michael as he moves GlamRock Freddy closer, recalling how his Brother said he was still tried from transferring his Soul about.
Michael/Freddy nods his head as he exhales. It's then Freddy's torso glows brilliantly as an Alice blue, and white, cloudy and spirited clump of 'energy' leaves the GlamRock Bear, with Freddy's eyes returning to their normal shade of blue. The Grape violet wisps coming from the Soul touch GlamRock Golden Freddy's torso, with Lucian, the three Robots, and the two AIs watching the Soul with awe and intrigue. Michael then pushes his Soul into GlamRock Golden Freddy with ease, burying himself deep into the Machine before expanding his spirit to coat and then merge with the Endoskeleton. Eventually GlamRock Golden Freddy's eyes turn a deep shade of blue, indicating Michael's now possessing him. Michael looks his new body over as he starts learning everything about the MK2 Body, with Lolbit, and Tangle, aiding him. He touches the body too, feeling the fur and skin against his fingers and beans.
"That's strange, I feel 21 grams lighter." Freddy remarks as he Scans, and regards, himself briefly, before focusing on Michael/Golden Freddy again. "Are you alright, Michael Afton?" The GlamRock Bear enquires the spirit with concern, as he recalls how drained Michael was, and doing the Soul Transfer most likely has amplified that exhaustion. But he's more confused about how much Michael's exploring the GlamRock Golden Freddy body with his hands.
"I'm fine, just tired, and getting familiar with this MK2 Body. It's different to the MK1/Concept Bodies I've been in; there's many different features, and everything's much faster, sophisticated, sharper, and focused. And I can feel everything; it's like I'm alive again, in an actual Living Organic Body. I lost my own in 1994." Michael starts distractedly as he touches himself and mentally examines what this Automaton body has, and can do. Before his emotions kick into overdrive at having the ability to feel again; he lost many of his senses and emotions after he was Scooped, killed, by Ennard/Elizabeth in 1994, and he became a Reanimated Corpse until he finally died in 2023. It's then he starts dancing like Rick Astley as he gets familiar with living again, and having his own body, before he switches it up and raves like Michael Jackson; getting lost in his own little world, and not caring for the audience he has. He does this for a minute. After moonwalking a few meters, spinning around, elegantly kicking his leg, and grabbing his crotch, Michael poses by leaning to the right and pointing his right hand to the massive window over the entrance.
Chica, and Lucian, clap in approval, with Lolbit, and Tangle also applauding. Chica admires how flexible and talented Michael is, Freddy chuckles with mirth and fascination, while Roxanne looks dumbfounded and blank. Michael bows to the audience, before he steps to Lucian, while Roxanne continues enlightening Chica on what's going on after shaking her head and putting Michael's actions out of her mind.
"I forgot you took after Clara and her love for Dancing. I recall you getting in trouble in School for Break Dancing." Lucian comments mirthfully, pleased that Michael's evidently impressed with GlamRock Golden Freddy, and happy that his Brother can feel alive again. Saddened that Michael lost that years ago thanks to William. He also forgave Michael for accidentally killing him, although it still does bother him. He then mulls over William's words from earlier. Did he mean Bonnie, or Foxy? Or were there other possessed Animatronics? Shit, I hope they weren't harvested by the bastard! Lucian ponders with confusion and worry, before growling slightly at the thought of other Souls being consumed by the rogue AI.
"Funny, Brother. So where's my Battery Power Bars? I'm not seeing them on my HUD/Interface like I could with Freddy's." Michael questions with concern as he searches through the Apps, and the Options, to find the Battery Life, opening up numerous tabs on his HUD in the process. It's then eight empty Power Bars appear at the bottom, although there's an elongated Infinity Symbol under the Power Bars. "I'm out of energy?! But I'm fine. What's with the Infinity Symbol under the empty Power Bars?" Michael proclaims in alarm, before becoming confused and wondering why he's not instantly shutting down.
Lucian smiles, with Tangle also chuckling at her Dad's antics before trying to calm him. "That's because the MK2 Body has an Infinite Energy Engine, with the Power Bars now being Excess Power Storage that allows you to absorb and convert energy sources, such as Heat, Kinetic Energy, or energy from the planet itself into electricity, directly into the batteries that'll boost your abilities until you use the excess up. Recharge Stations are a thing of the past; and only really fill up your Excess Power Storage." He explains with pride as he puffs his chest up, as now the Robots, or anything he desires, can have infinite power; the Infinite Energy Engine was Henry Emily's second greatest creation at least to Lucian, with the third being Fazbear Entertainment. Lucian improved the Infinite Energy Engine and was able to shrink its design.
Michael's just gobsmacked to hear that Lucian's MK2 Animatronics have Infinite Energy Engines, and infers the MK3's have them too; he also spots Freddy's, Chica's, and Roxy's surprised expressions. After he finds the Infinite Energy Engine in his body, and analyses it on his HUD, he rubs his Brother's head and congratulates him. "You certainly put me, Father, and Uncle Henry to shame with your intellect, Brother. I'm surprised you was able to improve and shrink the Infinite Energy Engine; the original was a pain to create according to Henry, and the MK2 I helped design with him, and Lolbit, was annoying." Michael muses with a wince, recalling the flurry of swearwords he unleashed as he was fashioning the Infinite Energy Engine MK2, how annoyed Lolbit was, and the many restless nights Henry had; although all of them were crafting designing Henry's Trap, and Henry's Secret, at the same time.
Lucian shakes his head and groans as he rubs a hand down his irritated face. "Don't remind me; improving what you lot had already made perfect was difficult. And Lolbit had Vietnam Flashbacks for sure when I asked her to help make the MK3, and later MK4, Infinite Energy Engines. But I was further helped by Jangle, Tangle, White Rabbit, Xangle, Red Bear, Partytime Helpy, Tutorial Unit, Dread Unit, Bidybab, Electrobab, Minireena, HandUnit, Bonnet, Helpy, Funtime Cupcake, Funtime Chica, Yenndo, and Music Man. They deserve credit too, I didn't work alone." He remarks with exasperation, at how damn difficult it was creating the newer Infinite Energy Engines, and Animatronics, whilst leading Lucian Robotics and Health, and later Fazbear Entertainment. Lucian's humble at the end, as he doesn't want to take credit for everything. He's then notified that Lolbit, and Tangle, have returned to his Gauntlet Computer, and can feel/see them in his Synaptic Neural Link, and Synaptic Neural Interface.
"It was nightmare fuel; at least we don't need to update the Robots any time soon. Maybe in ten years or something." Lolbit grumbles out via Lucian's Gauntlet Computer, as she wants to wait a while until they plan the Next Generation of Robots, and everything that goes with them. She left Michael some files concerning the last 12 years for him to go through.
It's then Roxy, and Chica, walk over to Freddy, Michael, and Lucian, with the Chicken hugging Freddy tightly, who returns the embrace. The Wolf stands next to the busy Human who's looking at the Gauntlet Computer. After Chica checks on her dear friend to see if he's fine following the Concert crash, she rounds on Michael with a grin and starts enthusiastically talking with him, and getting to know the Spirit possessing GlamRock Golden Freddy.
Roxanne peeps over Lucian's shoulder and watches him examine the Pizzaplex Map, with numerous red dots denoting the locations of the Robots across the establishment, with malicious royal purple orbs of varying thickness over the GlamRock Beauty Salon, Fazcade, Endo Warehouse, Fazer Blast, and Roxy Raceway. Her tail wagging slowly. "So what do we need to do in order to finish Lap 1, Luci?" She inquires; curious as who they're going to save next, and what they need to do.
Lucian hums as he examines the screen on his Gauntlet Computer, locating where all the Animatronics are via their Locator Chips, as Lolbit runs a Comparative Scan of Glitchtrap's presence over the last few hours. He growls at seeing how spread out they are, before he looks over to Roxanne with a smile. "If we're using Laps as another word for hours, then to finish this tour we need to save the Daycare Attendant as he's the closest. It'll also stop Moon from coming out every hour as an enemy, given he likes to explore the Pizzaplex. Then we'll punch through the wall into Kid's Cove, then head up to the Fazcade to save DJ Music Man." Lucian explains rationally with mirth, before huffing at the end with displeasure; not directed to liberating DJ, or to Roxy, but to the whole method of freeing the Animatronics.
"So what's the matter? Can't you just access the Animatronic Network through your gadget and put us all into Safe Mode, or speak a Master Code to deactivate us given that you created us?" Roxanne questions logically with a raised brow, as she's aware of how Animatronics from other Companies have Shutdown Codes out of fear of a Machine Uprising, and to protect their customers in case an Automaton goes haywire.
"That would be easier if I could access the Animatronic Network Master like I could the STAFF Bot, and Caution Bot, Networks, but I guess Glitchtrap has some intelligence to move the Animatronic Network Master Control elsewhere. I predict he, or his Human puppet, also have the Pizzaplex Network Master. Maybe both are in Fazer Blast, as that has the second highest concentration of Glitchtrap's presence, the highest if I'm not counting what's under Roxy Raceway. The Endo Network Master I'm hoping is at the Endo Warehouse." Lucian explains sourly as he studies the Pizzaplex Map on his Gauntlet Computer, trying to ignore how incomplete, and wrong, the damn thing is. He hears Michael mutter about Glitchtrap/Malhare most likely moving those Network Masters to a safe location, with Roxanne understanding why he can't save them all in one go, and is resorting to rescuing the Animatronics one by one. He then shakes his head. "I never wrote a Shutdown Code into your programming. I added many Coded Contingency Directives and Protocols that, when spoken, do suggest you to do what's ordered, but only if an Authorisation Code from the Creator, or someone who owns the Robot, is uttered in the same sentence/paragraph. You have Asimov's Laws in you too. But you can choose to ignore those Directives, Protocols, and Laws; I gave you free will." Lucian explains as he stops studying his Gauntlet Computer and walks to the entrance to the Superstar Daycare, his words shocking Freddy, Chica, and Roxanne, with Michael not sure what to do with the information.
"But why though? Most other Humans have/want Robots at their mercy, catering to their every whim, and will install thousands of Commands that'll stop us in our tracks. And don't get me started on Asimov's Laws. So why didn't you?" Chica points out with obvious displeasure and sadness, as she knows how much Humans fear a Robot Uprising, and will do anything and everything to make sure that doesn't happen. Even though their actions, and the many Command Protocols, pretty much tell the AIs that Humans don't trust them; yet they'll gladly use and abuse them.
Lucian snaps his gaze over his shoulder and meet's Chica's gaze, his mien resolute. He then turns and faces the Android Chicken "That's because I never wanted slaves. I created you to be equal to Humans in every way; Human's don't have an off switch, so my Animatronics don't either. I gave you all a choice when you was bodiless AIs to be who and what you wanted; similar to how a Human can choose who and what they'll become. And you can make any choice you want, I gave you that ability, I trust you to do what YOU desire. And to me, Robots aren't Soulless and heartless; some of the closest people in my life are AIs. I've seen and touched an AI Soul, even had one mix with my own Soul. Lolbit, arguably the closest AI to me, was created to be a killer by William Afton, but she chose to be better and went against her child murdering programming. And I'm not forcing you to help me save your fellow Machines, you know where the exit is if you want to leave." He passionately and steadfastly declares, showing just how much he values the AIs/Automatons he designed/fashioned, and how much he views them as equals. Actually insulted that Chica would think he's like other corporations who design AIs/Machines and put them on a leash; given she should know how he is from their time together before she went to the Pizzaplex.
"Which means you're one of the good ones, Luci. You give a shit about us, whereas some others would chuck us in Mr Can-Do's Garbage Disposal. But we already know how much you love and trust us, I guess we just need to hear it after so long, and after being controlled by those loser AI Viruses." Roxanne proclaims with a thankful grin, failing at hiding her fearful wince towards the end, as she doesn't want to be Decommissioned and/or forgotten, with Freddy, and Chica, nodding in agreement with them wanting to hear how much someone loves them, and how they deserve the same rights as Humans. She then glances at Chica as she puts her hands on her hips. "And who's to say some AIs won't be as nasty as some Humans? Just because we're good, and don't relish in killing people, doesn't mean others of our kind will share those thoughts. Hell, one of us, or one of our siblings in the Personal Robot Programme, could enjoy killing. And since Humans like to experiment and act randomly in their typical 70 year lifespan, what's to say we won't do the same in our own 100. Especially when we suffer from Rampancy towards the end." Roxy counters sternly with a frown, as she doesn't want to say Humans, or Robots, are better than each other. They're both Machines, just of different construction, and with their own unique weaknesses and strengths. They're both sentient races. She gets glum nods of agreement from Chica, and Freddy, and sad vocal affirmations from the AIs in Lucian's Computer Gauntlet. All AIs are informed of Rampancy, and just how bad it can be; but also that there's no cure for it currently.
"And don't forget Mimic1, he's a good example of a bad AI, and then the Mimic. It killed no end of Humans, and took your free wills away from you for a time before William took its place. Although we don't know if William has control of Mimic." Lolbit reminds the Animatronics with a deadpan tone from the Gauntlet Computer.
"So what's the plan, Superstar, do you have an aim order?" Freddy inquires curiously as he stops next to Lucian, wondering what route they're taking to save the Animatronics, and the Pizzaplex.
"Daycare Attendant, DJ Music Man, the numerous Little Music Men, Montgomery Gator, GlamRock Cupcake, and the Endoskeletons. Then I need to split Sun and Moon into two separate bodies, activate Blood Moon, Black Moon, Lunar, GlamRock Bonnie, GlamRock Foxy, and possibly the others that're stored away, and locate GlamRock Helpy, whilst I put you into the MK2 Bodies. Afterwards we'll deal with Vanessa, before focusing solely on William/Glitchtrap. And I plan on doing all that before 06:00." Lucian explains how he envisions the night to go should things go smoothly, although he's expecting things to go wrong, especially if William/Malhare gets desperate. He then walks to the door to the Superstar Daycare, with Chica, Roxy, and Michael getting close to him.
"Don't be afraid to take a moment to relax, Lucian, I know I'd be exhausted if I had to do all that by 06:00. We'll protect you." Chica chides with a motherly tone, as she doesn't want her Creator to work himself to death to save them, before vowing to defend him if he needs some rest. With Freddy instantly agreeing with the Robot Chicken's words.
It's then Freddy speaks when Lucian reaches for the unmoving Superstar Daycare door. "You need a Daycare Pass to enter the Superstar Daycare, Lucian." He kindly reminds his Creator, not knowing he's also the Fazbear Entertainment Chairman. Only for the double doors to open by Lucian's hands.
Lucian smirks as he studies the hallway before him, before he glances at Freddy. "I have the highest Security Level in this Company, and can get anywhere. Now come, I want to rescue the Animatronics, and stop Glitchtrap." He declares with a sly grin before he walks forward, making sure to greet the Caution Bots near the entrance. With Michael instantly following his Brother.
While the three Robots stand back for a moment as they share thoughts on Lucian, and contemplate his statement, through the New Animatronic Network Lucian, and his AIs, made for them. With Roxanne informing Chica, and Freddy, that she can't see Lucian with her Special Eyes, no matter what setting she uses; he appears as a distorted and static filled blob. The three decide to question their Creator later as they quickly catch up to the Human, and GlamRock Golden Freddy. With Chica, and Roxanne, trying to get close to Lucian.
The group discusses a few things during the short trek to the Superstar Daycare, with Michael, and Freddy, easily noticing how close the two female Robots are to Lucian; Roxy more than Chica, but both are nattering with him. Although Michael wants to protect his Brother from the two women. Freddy takes a few seconds to visit the Recharge Station outside the Superstar Daycare Roller Shutter Door, leaving the rest to stand guard; although Roxanne locates a Dufflebag, Scans a Chip in the sack, and gets a message/complaint concerning the Daycare Attendant. The Wolf informs the rest of what she discovers, with their ire towards Glitchtrap increasing as they know the Virus' behind Sun, and Moon's, problematic behaviour that gave a child Nyctophobia. After Freddy leaves the Recharge Station, the quintet soon enter the Superstar Daycare, with the massive door lifting up, and some sweet ass music to flood the ears of the team. Roxanne grumbles at hearing the tune, and beholding the horrible colour scheme, the area uses.
"It's been a while since I've been here. The Daycare Attendant is a nice lad." Freddy muses with awe as he regards the Superstar Daycare Pick-Up, and the rest of the massive room beyond; looking forward to seeing the Daycare Attendant again, and saving them/him from the clutches of Glitchtrap.
Chica shares Freddy's thoughts concerning the Daycare Attendant, although she believes Sun might have an issue with her, because she screamed and broke the cloud themed lights in the Superstar Daycare after he teased her two days ago. Then again, Roxanne compared Sun's hair/sunrays to the mane of Lisa Simpson.
"Sun's a bit much for me, too clingy and energetic; only fun in small doses. Moon's more reserved than Sun, yet spookier, but cares for people just as much as his counterpart. Chica levels of joy, mother hen affinity, and enthusiasm are nice. And Freddy's fatherly, caring, and protective, tendencies are great. Sun, and Moon's, designs are kickass though." Roxanne announces with a frown as she thinks on how exhausting it can be to hang out with Sun; she likes him, and he's quite fun, but he's too excitable. She's being honest in her statement on designs of the Daycare Attendant; she can't wait to see the other Sun/Moon Variants, and the others who weren't activated, again. Roxy gets appreciative and teasing looks from Freddy, and Chica, which she notices.
The Superstar Daycare is a large rectangular play-area, which's separated into two floors. The walls are mostly sky blue, and baby blue, in colour with cloud decorations, and unlit Neon stars of various sizes. With the short back wall featuring a sand brown and vermilion red coloured Medieval Castle tower in the middle that has a platform jutting out from it which leads into the Daycare Attendant's Room, all of which is surrounded by the designs of birds, stars, the Sun, the Moon, and two rings. Parts of the Ground Floor walls have Flower coated hills, and forests on them. The ceiling is black with hanging cloud shaped illumination, and built-in lights. The 1st Floor, which has Air Force blue carpets with decorations on it, houses many Party Rooms along the left and front walls, and the entrance to the Fazbear Theatre on the closer right wall, the latter has Ticket Booths next to it. It also houses the Pick-Up in the bottom left corner, the entrance, which has some tables and desks, couches, two TVs displaying the SunDrop, and MoonDrop, Candies, with golden statues of the two Daycare Attendants back-to-back in the centre. Further is a Security Desk, a slide that leads to the Play Area, and a closed gate that leads to many Party Rooms. There's also whiteboards on the walls, standing Billboards depicting Chica, Freddy, Monty, and Roxy promoting things next to the Party Rooms, towers of Balloons, and TV screens, with Palm Trees, and a Buoy, on an overhang next to the two staircases, which're between two Elevators that lead to the Ground Floor. Said floor, which has a black and white checkered floor, houses the Toilets at the front, the Lucky Stars Gift Shop on the front right, another two doors into the Fazbear Theatre on the back right, and the Fazcade Room on the back left. There's numerous tables and chairs, bins, Palm Trees, potted plants and raised garden beds, FizzyFaz Drink Machines, Toy Dispensers, and Popcorn Machines. In the centre, and against the back wall, is the Play Area itself, which features a giant and multi-coloured Jungle Gym, a Castle area with a Ball-Pit moat, multiple sitting areas and cubicles for smaller children, numerous sponge or foam toys, and a large Security Desk next to the exit door. The padded floor is soft, and predominantly blue, with other colours in there. The Daycare's encased via tall glass walls, and large netting that comes down from the ceiling; the wooden gate at the front resembles a Castle door. There's bizarrely five Back-up Generators located inside the Jungle Gym. There's also Flashlight Chargers.
"What's with those looks?" Roxanne demands as the Animatronics follow Lucian, and Michael around the golden statues as they head to the slide, and the closed gate, in front of the Security Desk. She's of course referring to Chica, and Freddy.
"Aw, you do care about us, and enjoy those traits of ours. You're a big softy, aren't you?" Chica teases with a playful grin, with Freddy chuckling. Both know Roxanne has a rough exterior, and a tough interior shell, but she's an adorable and shy person underneath; one who arguably has the most fragile heart out of all of them.
A scandalised and embarrassed Roxanne gasps in mortification as she glares at Chica, and Freddy. "AS IF! I'm a tough and badass Champion! I could never be soft." She proclaims defensively, trying and failing to hide the fact she's a gentle person under her mean, competitive, and strong exterior. Although her tone and mien falters and becomes softer, as she does want to show her tender side more, but doesn't want to be seen as weak.
"I seem to remember you being a shy, and loveable, softy before you left for the Pizzaplex. You always hid around corners with a wagging tail, both in the Digital World, and the Living World. It was adorable. It took you a while to get comfortable around everyone. And you can be both tough and gentle." Lucian counters with a mischievous smile as he walks to the closed gate and fence, with Chica, and Freddy, recalling how Roxanne was during that period. As the Animatronics eventually regained their memories of their time before the Pizzaplex.
Roxy gazes at Lucian with mock betrayal and bashfulness, her tail wagging again before she grabs it.
It's then Lucian grabs the fence as he steps over it, before he decides to show off and Breakdance, maintaining perfect balance and grip on the fence as he performs a Flare, transitions to a Spinning Handstand, before ending with a Hand Glide and then climbing off the barrier and landing perfectly on his feet. Lucian gets an impressed whistle from Michael, a thumbs up from a captivated Roxanne, an awestruck expression from Chica, and a fascinated and annoyed bearing from Freddy; the latter because he jumps over the railing and breaks the rules.
Chica follows Lucian by performing a Cross Handstand on the fence, before switching it up to Split Handstand, then a One Armed Stag Split Handstand, before she rotates and performs an Arch that leads to a Bridge as she lands next to Lucian on the other side of the closed gate. With everyone complimenting her incredible Gymnastic skills and flexibility, with Freddy also partly upset his dear friend is breaking the rules. Chica does hug Lucian in gratitude due to his praise, much to Roxanne's vexation.
Michael decides to show off his Breakdancing skills as he Kick Steps to the rail before he hops onto the handrail and does the Flare, before pulling off the Hand Glide, and then the Critical, before he jumps off the fence and lands next to Lucian. He gets a high-five from a rapt Lucian, a grin and a whistle from Chica, and an impressed look from Roxanne; while Freddy appears to be enthralled, he's exasperated that yet another person's breaking the rules.
It's then Roxanne decides to show why she's the best by combining Breakdance, and Gymnastics, whilst being a Rock Star, and making sure to catch Lucian's attention. She leaps onto the gate/fence and performs the 2 Step, the Flare, and the Floats, before stopping with the Chair, and then going with the Split Handstand, before she finally jumps off the railing and lands in front of Lucian, doing a cross armed Devil Horned pose. She of course gets compliments from Lucian, and Michael, the former being more noticeable and one she focuses on more, with Chica also awestruck. Freddy also respects Roxy's ability, but is bothered by her breaking the rules, and doing the Devil Horns. Roxanne's tail wags at the praise as she basks in it all, and the fact Lucian keeps his eyes on her.
Chica, Lucian, Michael, and Roxanne then stare at Freddy expectantly.
"Honestly, breaking the rules willy-nilly." Freddy scolds spiritedly yet pointedly as he walks through the gate, which unlocks for him and stays open even when he's meters passed it. He stops next to the gang of Machines, and lone Human.
Roxanne shakes her head and rolls her eyes as she folds her arms. "We're having fun, Fred. And besides, Lucian's technically breaking regulations by being here after hours to save us." The Robot Wolf points out after groaning at Freddy for his desire to follow the Law; yeah it's quite unique and fun for him to do, as most of the other Animatronics in the Pizzaplex tend to not abide by the rules, and do whatever they want at night, or when the Pizzaplex's closed. What Lucian doesn't know is that Roxy spotted the Synaptic Neural Interface Port at the base of his skull when he did his stunt, something she knows her fellow Automatons saw due to them questioning it through the New Animatronic Network, and Digital World.
Lucian shrugs and pulls a face. He of course is going to tell a small lie, as to hide his position in Fazbear Entertainment from them for the moment. "You're not wrong. I'm breaking the Law by being here, and everything I'm going to do tonight will put me in Prison if I'm discovered. Regardless if I'm rescuing you lot. But I wouldn't have it any other way; so long as I can save you." The Human utters resolutely as he walks forward along the 1st Floor, mentally taking note of the non-existent Fire Extinguishers, and Fire Hoses, in the area, items most rooms/areas in the Pizzaplex also lack. The building just screams it wants to be burnt down or something. He greets the STAFF Security Bots patrolling.
Roxy growls threateningly at the thought of Lucian being put away for simply helping them, she'll defend him somehow. Using her Special Eyes, she spots green highlighted Dufflebag in a Party Room, another in the Daycare Attendant's Room, another in the Fazcade Room, another in the Fazbear Theatre, and another in the Theatre Basement. She also spots numerous Prize Boxes, which have magenta outlines. She also beholds the other Robots patrolling, or standing still, which're highlighted cyan. "There's numerous Dufflebags around here. I'm going to get them, and uncover things concerning the Pizzaplex." Roxanne informs the group, with them nodding to her and letting her go, although all of them wish for her to be careful, in case Glitchtrap, or his slaves, corner her. She waves them off, but promises to look after herself, before she heads for the Dufflebags to see what else has been going on in the Pizzaplex; they collected all of them in Rockstar Row, the Utility Tunnels, and the Lobby Entrance, and discovered a few things.
"I know you're a tough woman, Roxy, but please look after yourself. And don't be afraid to call us should something go wrong." Lucian pleads warmly as he meets the Wolf's eyes, as while he knows she's a strong person, he doesn't want to risk losing her, or her being jumped by Glitchtrap's Cult when she's alone.
Roxanne smiles at the concern given by her Creator, even though he praises her strength. She'll admit to being fearful of getting jumped by the other controlled Animatronics, but she'll be fine; she's the fastest Robot in the Pizzaplex. And if she does need help, Roxy will send out an urgent call for help. She winks at Lucian and gives him a finger gun. "I promise, Luci. But none will challenge me, as I'm the best. Now go help the Daycare Attendant." She declares tenderly yet fiercely before walking to the Party Room where a Dufflebag is, making sure to sway her tail and hips in the process and divert Lucian's attention, to which she's successful. She grins victoriously when she notices Lucian stare at her hips and ass. Roxy enters the Party Room, with the door closing behind her.
Chica gives the blushing Lucian a fascinated yet bothered glare, before she smirks mischievously, although she quickly hides it as she grabs the Human's arm and pulls herself close to him, holding his arm to her body. "I'll go with Rox and keep an eye on her, Lucian. We'll be right back." The Machine Chicken declares kindly, with a hint of maliciousness directed towards the Robot Wolf; she plans to have a chat with Roxanne. She nuzzles Lucian's cheek, before walking to the Party Room Roxanne went in, making sure to seductively sway her hips in the process, giggling triumphantly when she spots Lucian gazing at her hips and ass, before she disappears from view when the door closes.
Michael gives his blushing Brother an amused yet bewildered look, somewhat bothered by the fact two Animatronics are blatantly flirting with Lucian, but he can tell his abashed Brother doesn't know how to handle it. "Well, you certainly have animal magnetism, Lucian. Good luck with that. Seems like you're one-upping our Dads, who were both furries." GlamRock Golden Freddy utters with glee as he sarcastically yet compassionately pats Lucian's shoulder, somewhat curious to see if Lucian will get a lover tonight. Although his Brotherly instinct begs him to both tease, and protect, his sibling. His comment regarding his, and Lucian's, Dads being furries does make his Brother snort and chuckle, with Lolbit laughing uncontrollably.
"Shut up. And you can't talk, you're in a furry Robot." Lucian barely gets out through his giggles and embarrassment as he tries to calm himself down, soon doing so, although he's got the blush on his face. "You're not wrong about our Dads though, they liked dressing up in furry suits all those years ago. And one of them died in one, then fused with it." He articulates nonchalantly with a smirk, before shaking his head as he thinks about his Father from his previous Life, and his Dad from his current incarnation who died a decade ago.
Freddy regards Lucian with a kind, yet teasing, grin. "Now we know why Roxanne questioned you on if Humans and Robots could get romantically, and potentially sexually, involved. And, by the looks of it, Chica also fancies you." The Bear quips as he follows his Creator to the stairs. "If you do pursue them, Superstar, please treat them right. While I believe you to be a nice person, and wouldn't hurt them willingly, one can never be too sure nowadays." GlamRock Freddy pleads Lucian with a stern and protective tone, as he will be miffed if he discovers that his Creator has hurt Chica, and/or Roxanne.
Lucian snaps his head to the Robot Bear and glares at him from the corner of his eye with incredulity, his blush even more noticeable. "Shouldn't I only date one woman? And you're fine with both of them pursuing me?" He questions with disbelief as he walks down the stairs to the Ground Floor, wondering why Freddy isn't trying to stop such a union, especially since he tends to follow the rules, regardless of what they are.
Freddy shrugs as he walks behind Lucian. "I'm not going to deny what Chica, and Roxy, do with their lives. I just want both of them to be happy; and if it's sharing the same Boyfriend that makes them blissful, then I'm exultant for them, and I won't stop them. And you know Polyamorous/Polyfidelitous Relationships are more accepted nowadays, a possible side effect of WW3 in 1966, and people just letting others get on with their interests and not belittling them. I don't want anything like that personally, but I have no issue with people close to me engaging in such practices." He declares kindly, as he doesn't care what his dear friends do to make themselves happy, so long as it's nothing considered bad by society, and it doesn't hurt them in any way.
Michael continues after the Automaton Bear. "Love's strange; it's an intense emotion, an overwhelming force, we can't control. And who're we to deny our own hearts? Even after I got Scooped, my Girlfriend stayed with me, and we both raised our Daughter. She understood that I desired death, and let me face the end when I was ready. I hope Clarie Schmidt, Afton, is still alive, and alright; same with our Daughter, and Granddaughter. Especially the latter two, as my Daughter, Ally Evelyne Afton, was with a wanker called Bill, and they was in a Custody Battle in Court last I heard." Michael articulates passionately as he describes love, before he becomes woebegone as he thinks about his Family he left behind, mentally kicking himself for dying when they needed him, before he growls as he remembers his Daughter's sack of shit Ex-husband. And he was never able to find out what happened to his Family when he was freed from Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place.
The still blushing Lucian thinks on their words. He then ponders on Michael's spoken musings on his Family, something Lucian, and the two AIs in him, didn't know about until now, so they had no reason to look it up. They know what happened to Henry Emily's Family; with Sammy Emily, and Elsie Demers, leaving Utah after Charlotte Emily's death in 1983 and an insane Henry fell into a depression. Sammy, and Elsie, are still alive, and live in Nevada; although Sammy tends to vanish for long periods of time, and has done so since 2025. Lucian then scrutinises Freddy, and Michael, as they leave the stairs and head for the giant door that leads into the Daycare itself, with everyone hearing a Party Room door opening above, and the footfalls of the two female Robots walking elsewhere. "I'll have to see what happens when it comes to Chica, and Roxanne, as I never really thought about getting into a relationship yet due to being busy creating Robots, leading my Company, and improving Healthcare. And with Chica, and Roxy, I thought it would be awkward given I created them." He states logically with an unsure expression, as part of him does think it would be weird to court one of his own Animatronics. That and he was cleaning up Fazbear Entertainment's dirty history, saving the aforementioned Company from Glitchtrap, and Mimic, and in Hell for over a year. Lucian then focuses on Michael with a tender mien. "We'll find out what happened to your Family when we can, Brother, I promise." He declares to Michael, vowing to help him discover what happened to his Wife, Daughter, and Granddaughter, and maybe try to get a reunion in place; his avowal earns him an appreciative nod and smile from Michael.
Freddy hums as he ponders on Lucian's reply, partly seeing where he's coming from concerning how it might be awkward for him to date Chica, and/or Roxanne, given he created them. "I don't see any problems with you courting Chica, and/or Roxy, as you're not related in any way. By your reasoning, we Animatronics shouldn't date each other as you created all of us, yet we don't think of each other as siblings; and I'm sure you don't see us as Brothers and Sisters to each other." He counters calmly with a grin. He doesn't see his fellow Pizzaplex Robots as siblings, but rather as dear friends, same with the Robots in the Personal Robot Programme but to a lesser degree.
Lucian blinks as he mulls over Freddy's response. He nods as he concedes to the Machine Bear's true words. He doesn't see his Automatons as siblings to each other, although some did willingly choose to be relations. "Touché, Freddy. You're right, I shouldn't see the AI/Robots I created as my children, as you don't see each other as siblings. Still, I need to think about dating, as I never put much thought into it. And tonight would be a troublesome time to consider relationships given I'm spending it saving all of you, and dealing with William/Glitchtrap." Lucian acknowledges with a thoughtful expression as he pulls open the Daycare Play Area door with no effort and with one hand, although he argues he shouldn't think about courting anyone tonight given how stressful the whole thing could be. He walks into the Daycare.
"But that doesn't mean you shouldn't think about it tonight. And you might want to deeply consider a Polyamorous/Polyfidelitous Relationship, as Chica, and Roxanne, aren't the only two women who desire you." Michael informs his Brother with a mixture of pride, and concern. As he knows of at least two other females who're interested in Lucian, thanks to being told by the two in question, but he doesn't know if others fancy Lucian. Michael does feel sorry for his Brother for having numerous women after him, and wishes him luck in dealing with all that, but he does want to see how Lucian handles that; mentally guffawing at the thought of it. He follows Lucian, and GlamRock Freddy, into the Daycare, making sure to evade all the chairs, tables, sponge objects, and glowing multicoloured wires leading to the Back-up Generators.
Lucian nods to Michael as he ducks under the bridge connecting two parts of the Jungle Gym, and he knows who else desires him. He'll think about that later as they stop in front of a bridge leading over the Castle Wall and into the Ball-Pit. He looks up to the platform on the wall that leads into the Daycare Attendant's Room. "The Daycare Attendant's up there?" Lucian enquires aloud to the AI in his body and Gauntlet, Freddy, and Michael, although he's not expecting the latter to know where Sun, and Moon, are. After getting confirmation from Lolbit, Tangle, and Freddy, he thanks them all before focusing on the next Robot he wants to save. "Oy! Daycare Attendant, please come down here! You've got a special guest here; he wants to see you, and he needs your help!" Lucian bellows up to the balcony, and the occupant inside the room beyond, as he folds his arms and waits. Hoping Sun currently isn't under Glitchtrap's/William's direct control; but going on what he's read and heard, Sun's pretty fine.
"It's our Creator, Daycare Attendant! It's a surprise visit!" Freddy proclaims excitedly to Sun, and also Moon, in the Daycare Attendant's Room. Helping Lucian draw out his fellow Machine.
It's then the Daycare Attendant appears, doing a pleased and energetic twirl as he moves towards the end of the balcony. Sun's demeanour brighter than any star. He throws his arms into the air as he looks down at the Human, and the two Robot Bears; his eyes flashing blue as he Scans them, and confirms their identities, with GlamRock Golden Freddy registering as 'Unknown'. Sun cheers enthusiastically at seeing the trio, before he dives off the balcony, and lands in the Ball-Pit.
Daycare Attendant Sun is an 6'9" Jester or Clown-like male Animatronic with a stylized Sun-shaped head, white eyes, a large nose, and a widely grinning expression, with the tan Crescent Moon side of his face curving over the other amber half. His head has spikes on its perimeter that resemble sunrays. He has a tan and amber coloured lanky body with long limbs and large opposable five-fingered hands, with his lower arms and hands being tan and grey. Sun has two buttons on his chest. He wears yellow pants with maroon stripes. He wears a frilly sash around his neck and waist that're maroon with a yellow stripe. Sun also wears orange Elf-like shoes with a star symbol on the outer part of the shoes, and a moon symbol in the inner part. He has maroon ribbons with bells wrapped around his wrists. The inner Animatronic parts of Sun can be seen through uncovered sections of his arms, hands, shoulders, and back. There's also a small latch on his back.
Michael's eyes widen in shock as he looks at where Sun landed; he's not scared, more so just confused and alarmed. He's not even going to question how the Daycare Attendant survived his dive, as the Ball-Pit shouldn't be that deep. "What the fuck?" GlamRock Golden Freddy utters absentmindedly as he looks to the unmoving sea of balls behind the Castle walls. He then starts Scanning for Sun, as Lucian walks to the fortress barricade. A deafening silence fills the Daycare, even with the incredible and soft Daycare Theme Music playing.
Lucian peeks over the Castle wall and into the Ball-Pit, his eyes seemingly following something below the unmoving surface. He quirks a lip in fondness and excitement as he waits. "This'll be easy. Lolbit, please prepare the Ultimate Evolving AntiVirus." Lucian instructs internally to his dear friend through the Synaptic Neural Link, quickly getting an image of the white, orange, and purple Fox nodding in his mind as she prepares herself. Something the Human also does as he'll be encountering William/Glitchtrap/Malhare once again, and just in case the Daycare Attendant gets a little rough. Lucian leans over the Castle wall.
It's then Sun thunders up from the unseen depths of the Ball-Pit, orbs flying everywhere, as the peppy Robot throws his arms around Lucian and effortlessly steps over the medieval barricade. "HELLO, Creator! What a pleasant surprise! Thank you for visiting me, but it's past Closing Hours, and you're going to be stuck here until Monday." Sun greets merrily as he hugs the smaller Human, before pulling back and wondering why Lucian's trapped himself in the building for a few days; he's glad to see his Creator nonetheless. It's then the Glitchtrap Virus slowly creeps in, his hands gripping Lucian's arms, but he tries to fight it; with the Virus attacking the fears he possesses, and the ones his Brother, Moon, has, in retaliation. Sun spots Freddy, and Michael/GRGF, his eyes flashing a menacing royal purple. It's then Lucian clutches his arms, snapping Sun's attention back to the Human. Only to feel the horrible tendrils of the Glitchtrap Virus shatter and be erased from existence seconds after contact, his eyes returning to their gentle white, as the cruel touch of the Virus becomes a horrible memory of the past. An emotional Sun stares at Lucian as he runs a System Scan, only to discover that Glitchtrap's not infecting him anymore and has also been destroyed, and that an Ultimate Evolving AntiVirus stands in its place. Just before he can say anything, and before a free Moon can utter anything to his Brother, Lucian speaks.
"Hello, Sun, and Moon. It's a pleasure seeing you again, I just wish it was under better circumstances. We have an ongoing William Afton Situation; Code 260685. Along with an out of control Broken Heart Situation; Code 070185. And a Possessed Metal Situation; Code 011283." Lucian hails warmly as he rubs Sun's arms tenderly, before he stops and becomes morose as he lists off numerous commands. Only for the Daycare Music to stutter, with various demented laughs and chuckles of various pitches overlapping the tunes, before it somehow fixes itself. What's stranger is the faint purple, steel pink magenta, and French violet fog appearing. The lights also fleetingly turn heliotrope violet, French violet, and royal purple.
Freddy, and the Daycare Attendant, stiffen upon hearing the Directives, and their Codes, spoken by Lucian, as the latter comprehends what those entail.
Michael on the other hand ponders on the numbers as they're disturbingly familiar. Not quite like how a distorted/slowed down Elizabeth/Circus Baby spoke the number(s) '1578' during his week at Circus Baby's Entertainment and Rental at random, which he eventually put together as 07/01/85. That's not even taking into account that Elizabeth was born on 05/01/78. Reflecting on the Code numbers Lucian used, Michael determines they're The Missing Children Incident, when Elizabeth died, and when Charlotte was murdered outside the first Freddy Fazbear's Pizza; the latter nearly three months after Evan was chomped on.
It's then the Daycare Attendant looks at his hands, with the right eye turning a vibrant red to show Moon's partially pushed himself to the surface, but hasn't transformed Sun. Both sides of the Daycare Attendant start to regain memories of these last few years as they finish realising the Directives Lucian uttered. The Daycare Attendant demeanour is filled with horror and distress when certain memories emerge through the haze; namely the ones where Sun, and/or Moon, tormented kids, or killed them. He releases a choked sob as he rests his head in his hands, the cries of Sun, and Moon, filling the Daycare. The Daycare Attendant is brought into a compassionate embrace by Lucian, where they stand still for a few minutes, with the tears of the Robot echoing throughout the Daycare. Sun, and Moon's, fragile emotional states on their final tether as he tightens the hug, with Freddy, and Michael, comfortingly placing hands on the Daycare Attendant, to let them know they're also there for the two. With Sun, and Moon, thankful for the extra comfort, even if one of them is from a strange new Animatronic that has a Soul residing in it.
After calming the Daycare Attendant down, Lucian briefly summarises what's been going on, just as Roxanne, and Chica, enter the Daycare and walk to the group. Informing him of the origins of the Glitchtrap Virus, how he eventually found a way to destroy the murderous child killing Human turned Sentient Code after spending months putting out Virus Infections all over the place and investigating the damn thing with the Fazbear Entertainment Chairman, and how they stopped the bitch who put everything currently wrong in their lives into motion, and are trying to discover the identity of the CEO who also enabled this. He also briefly mentions how Mimic1 damaged the Animatronic's personalities before Glitchtrap/Malhare/William added murderous traits when he was introduced into the Pizzaplex's Systems over a year ago, along with the fact he was out of commission for three years. Lucian continues with disclosing how the Pizzaplex was built in the wrong place, what happened with Vanessa and how she's Glitchtrap's unwilling slave, before dropping the horrible bombshell of 32 Children being murdered in/around the Pizzaplex, along with the deaths of seven Human members of STAFF who accidently discovered the Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place Ruins beneath Roxy Raceway, the murders of over 50 other Human Pizzaplex Staff at the hands of the Endoskeletons, while the Mimic killed many Constructions Workers while the Pizzaplex was being built, and eight High Schoolers. He also informs him of other deaths in the Pizzaplex, and some of the other strange problems, along with the fact Glitchtrap controlled a few other people, but they were saved. Lucian then introduces Sun, and Moon, to Michael Afton, the Soul possessing GlamRock Golden Freddy, after explaining everything.
Sun isn't the type of person to get angry; depressed and lonely yes, but rarely has he been livid. Only twice has he been mad, and those times were directed to neglectful Parents. But he's absolutely infuriated to no end after Lucian finished, and even more upset. Learning that 32 kids, and many other innocent people, have been killed in the Pizzaplex, all because some Child Murderer from the '80s returned as a Virus and was controlling people and the Animatronics, just upsets and enrages Sun. Moon's the same, just dialled up to 11 given how more aggressive he is; people don't understand that Moon loves kids just as much as Sun, but everyone's scared of his looks, and mannerisms. Both feel betrayed at the mention of the Mimic1, an AI who turned them all bad, and killed many innocent people through its own manipulations, and using its Mimic Endoskeleton, before the former was consumed by William/Glitchtrap. And all Sun can hear inside his mind is his Brother swearing, crying, and also wanting vengeance against Glitchtrap/Malhare. Both sides of the Daycare Attendant feel sorry for Lucian, as he's been risking his life for years now dealing with the Glitchtrap Virus across Fazbear Entertainment, and Silver Parasol Games, and he's now here at the Pizzaplex to save the Robots and finally end William, but also going to Upgrade their Bodies, activate the remaining Animatronics, and give Moon his own Body like he should already have. The latter both sides of the Daycare Attendant look forward to, as Sun wants to hug Moon, so they don't have to share the same body, but also because they both want to experience new things.
"Sun, and Moon, will you help me save the Machines here, and stop Glitchtrap? You don't have to if you don't want to." Lucian explores sternly yet warmly, he won't hold it against the Daycare Attendant if they choose not to aid him. He knows Sun isn't a fighter, and both are much slimmer and weaker in comparison to the other Animatronics, although they're far more flexible. Same can be said about GlamRock Cupcake, and the Little Music Men. Lucian's surprised when the red fades from Sun's right eye as the Robot instantly nods.
"Of course my Brother, and I, will help you on this quest, Creator. The GlamRocks are our friends, this building's our Home, and it's horrible everything's being controlled by Glitchtrap. We also want to make sure no more children are harmed by that monster!" Sun declares as he pulls away from Lucian, vowing to make sure he, the Robots, and Glichtrap/William can harm no more kids. His declaration earns him nods and mutterings of approval from Chica, Freddy, and Roxanne. Sun then notices Michael/GlamRock Golden Freddy, and skips to him. "Hello new friend!" He exclaims joyfully, hiding the guilt he carries for hurting so many innocent children, and focusing on getting familiar with Michael.
Lucian watches Sun enthusiastically natter with the uncomfortable Michael for a moment, with the latter slowly warming up to the Daycare Attendant. He knows that Robot's lonely and depressed, he can hear it in his voice. And no doubt the revelation that he, and Moon by extension, have tormented and killed kids has mentally and emotionally shattered the Daycare Attendant. Something Freddy also notes. Lucian clenches his fist tightly to the point his knuckles turn white, and he draws blood. "I'll make Glitchtrap pay for everything it's done." He swears vehemently, desiring nothing but the absolute destruction of that sack of shit for emotionally, and mentally, hurting his precious Robots, all of which have more Soul and love in them than most Humans.
"We all will, Rockstar." Roxanne counters sharply with determination, as she wants to rip the Virus to pieces for what it's done to her, and her friends. She then recalls something as she notices the purple/violet/magenta mist in the air. "Oh yeah, why is there a mist in here, and did you hear demented and distorted laughing through the speakers a bit ago? And did you notice the lights turn shades of violet?" Roxy investigates curiously with a puzzled frown as she puts her hands on her hips, with Chica nodding in agreement and backing up what the Wolf says.
"We noticed them too, Roxy." Freddy answers as he examines the faint mist in the air, only for a beep from Lucian's Gauntlet Computer to catch everyone's attention as they walk to the Daycare door, only to stop next to the Security Desk.
"Lol, I've been keeping an eye on Glitchtrap's strength in the Pizzaplex's Network and Systems, in the other Networks, and in the Animatronics. After several Comparative Scans, I've discovered that after every time a Robot, or Network, is freed from William's control, his infection strength in the Pizzaplex Network and Systems, other corrupted Networks, and remaining Machines, increases. The sound we heard was Malhare laughing, with the fog being something he's generating through the Air Filtration, and Fog Machine, Systems. His Virus will strangle the other Pizzaplex Systems; I'm expecting the lights to go next." Lolbit explains with a grim tone as the screen on the Gauntlet shows malicious royal purple orbs growing veins that expand throughout the Pizzaplex. The display, and her words, make the Robots, AI, Michael, and Lucian frown, with worry filling the Machines, and Michael. As it could make saving the Pizzaplex, and the other Automatons, more difficult for Lucian, and his AIs, should Glitchtrap get more powerful.
"And do you know when Glitchtrap will have full control of the Pizzaplex, and it's nothing but an extension of himself?" Roxanne investigates cuttingly, as the thought of that damn Virus controlling the whole building disturbs her, and no doubt will make things more difficult for everyone; especially if William decides to become hyper aggressive, and makes his controlled Animatronics fight the freed ones, and Roxanne doesn't want to hurt her friends.
Lolbit hums as she analyses the data again, and soon reaches a conclusion. "Glitchtrap will have total control of the Pizzaplex after we save two or three more Animatronics. He already had a great presence in the Pizzaplex Network, and Systems, due to how long he's been inside, and because of the help of a Child Victim, but us killing his Clones allows the Main to exert more influence. Malhare will get desperate." She discloses gravely, knowing they'll need to save Montgomery Gator, GlamRock Cupcake, the Endoskeletons, and Vanessa while the entire Pizzaplex is completely under Malhare's control. They'll be saving DJ Music Man, and the numerous Little Music Men, next.
It's then the music audio abruptly cuts as all the TV and Billboard screens show static filled backgrounds, with a woman wearing a Rabbit costume appearing on every screen. With Lucian, Michael, Freddy, Chica, Roxanne, the Daycare Attendant, and the AIs bracing themselves as they stare at the large TV screen at the Security Desk inside the Daycare. Giving all of them the chance to finally see Vanessa in her murder costume.
"Such a naughty player you are, Lucian, taking away my Toys. Didn't your Mom ever teach you not to steal?" Vanny cackles out eerily through the speakers as she seemingly meets Lucian's eyes, her face closing in on the screen. Vanessa's distorted voice mixing with Glitchtrap's own. "No matter. You won't be leaving my kingdom alive." She continues ominously with a sinister giggle.
Vanny wears a large white Rabbit suit, the head of which has large glowing red eyes, long whiskers, a black nose, and a large creepy grin with buckteeth. It has a large blue bowtie. Parts of her suit use different fabrics than the base white fabric, with the left side of her face, half her left ear, most of her right leg, her right hip, the left side of her chest and her right hand & forearm are all grey. Her left ankle and foot, and her right ear are a pale yellow. Her left hip, most of her left thigh, and her left hand are a red and black plaid fabric. All of the differently coloured parts are stitched to the main suit with a white thread. Her hands and feet have pink paw pads under them, and her ear interiors are pink. She's 6'5".
"FUCK YOU, FURRY! They're not Toys, and they're not yours either!" Lucian proclaims as he points to the TV screen on the wall behind the Security Desk. His works making Michael snort and laugh, with Roxanne outright laughing, and Freddy and Sun looking appalled at the language. Although all of the Animatronics are touched by his defence of them. It's then the group hear demented yet playful giggles behind them, forcing them to turn around and see what it is, with only Lucian, and Roxy, able to see Vanny emerging from the Ball-Pit and peering over the Castle Wall.
"There you are, Toy Maker. I'm Vanny. Are you having fun yet?" Vanny announces gleefully as she raises a large Butcher's Knife, and climbs over the Castle wall.
"No, Bitchtrap, and I'm surprised you're even challenging an adult! You never killed one when you was William, but you was a pathetic coward, still are in fact, so I'm not surprised!" Lucian answers as he rushes towards the Daycare Play Area entrance, his comment infuriating Glitchtrap/Vanny, and making Michael laugh. "We need to leave. Come!" He urges the Robots with him, and Michael, who quickly follow him. He can easily defeat Vanny/Vanessa, but she's not his target right now. After escaping the Daycare, and Chica holds the door in place, Roxanne rushes to the Fizzy Drink Vending Machines between the Toilets and grabs one, while urging her friends/allies to help her, so they can stall/trap Vanny. She stands the Vending Machine against the Daycare Play Area door, with Freddy standing the second FizzyFaz Machine next to it, with everyone but the Daycare Attendant putting stuff in front of the giant wooden door. Even Lucian, who lifts and places a garden bed, much to the disbelief and suspicion of the Automatons, with Michael being impressed.
Roxanne takes this moment to flip the laughing and mocking Vanny the middle finger. Although she's marvelled at Lucian's strength for lifting a whole garden bed by himself.
"Give up." Montgomery Gator eagerly and dangerously proclaims from the 1st Floor, his glowing royal purple eyes glaring down at the group of Animatronics, and lone Human, with a malicious toothy grin.
"To the Fazcade Room, now! Lolbit, open the small Shutter that leads into Kid's Cove!" Lucian announces abruptly as he motions for the Animatronics he saved to get going, with Michael and Lucian following behind them. With Monty jumping down and running after them. They soon pass through the closest threshold leading into the Fazcade Room, with Lucian slamming the door shut behind him and making Montgomery crash into it.
The Fazcade Room is a mostly rectangular room with sky blue walls that're covered in yellow neon lights, paintings of hills, Billboards, advertisement, TVs, and art of Sun and Moon. The back wall has a slim indent closer to the right wall that reaches quarter way into the room, giving it a 'U' shaped appearance. The front wall is dark blue, and holds two door at opposite ends. The ceiling's mostly metallic slabs that have dangling cloud shaped lights, with the exception of the small box on the right that has luscious white granite and a Sun shaped light in the centre. The carpet's navy blue and decorated with magenta patterns, different coloured flowers, and green under the plentiful Arcade Cabinets and four Claw Machines. The top left corner has concrete flooring under the Air Hockey Tables, and FazerCash Machines. The room features several black pillars with ring lights around them. There's also benches, bins, flower pots, ATM Machines, stools, and Toy Dispensers dotted around the room. There's two large TVs hanging in the middle of the room.
Lucian looks at all the Arcade Machines. "Put them against the doors to slow Monty down!" He instructs as he grabs the nearest Arcade Cabinet, effortlessly picks it up, and braces it against the closest door. The other Animatronics, and Michael, follow his orders. Thankfully just before the doors are violently pushed, but mercifully they don't budge due to the ever growing obstacles blocking the doors. After the reluctant Daycare Attendant places an Air Hockey Table against the furthest door, Lucian regards the back wall with a frown, as something's missing. "What the fuck, where's the door leading into Kid's Cove?! Don't tell me both Shutters on the other side are just for show?!" He exclaims angrily as he feels like pulling his hair out. He did go to the Superstar Daycare earlier when he was scouting, which let him know that the larger Roller Shutter Door in Kid's Cove was just for show and didn't/doesn't lead into the Superstar Daycare. But he didn't check if the smaller Shutter led into the Fazcade Room, as that's when he got caught by a STAFF Security Bot, and he went to liberate the STAFF Bot Network from Glitchtrap.
It's then the TVs, which shows Vanny, turn black as all audio stops. Only for a distorted black Rabbit head to be highlighted by a sinister royal purple glow to appear, with a deformed mouth with obvious buckteeth appearing under a set of vibrant violet magenta eyes that shine into life. It also seems to be crying, and drooling. Glitchtrap cackles. "Hello, Toy Maker. You seem to be in a bit of a pickle. Lots of places to run, and you chose a dead-end to hide in. Do you like what I did with the Pizzaplex? Such a perfect maze." He euphorically greets, and quips, as he regards the Human through the screens, and Camera. His voice making Michael flinch in horror at the familiar voice, with Lucian gritting his teeth.
Lucian rounds on the nearest Billboard with a murderous glare. "Fuck you! And no, I don't like what you did to MY Pizzaplex! You know how long it took to design this fucking thing, and then YOU ruined it?!" He exclaims with a scowl, with the Animatronics surprised to learn their Creator also designed the Pizzaplex, but that Glitchtrap/Malhare messed with the Blueprints that led to a rather disjointed structure. With Michael standing next to Lucian and glaring at the Digital Reincarnation of his Father.
"You won't get away with this, coward!" Roxanne declares as she punches through a Billboard, fed up with seeing the dirty Virus that infected her and made her kill and torment children, only for the doors to be slammed into, but the obstacles blocking them are holding strong for the moment.
"Ooh, someone's salty. And is the Toy speaking against its better, the one who gave it purpose?" Glitchtrap mocks with a cruel laugh to Lucian, and Roxanne.
"Bite my glorious sparkling ass! I'm better than you! And I gave myself purpose after LUCIAN created me! You, William Afton, ruined me!" Roxanne counters aggressively as her eyes glow a feral red as she meets Glichtrap's eyes on the monitor hanging from the ceiling. Only for Monty, and something else, to attack the doors leading into the Fazcade Room.
Glitchtrap throws his head back and guffaws. "Such naivety. You only exist because of my study into AIs; you're Toys and slaves. You're alive now because of my favoured apprentice when I was introduced over a year ago. But no matter, you won't be free for long. Your foolish Creator will die, and through him I'll come back!" He proclaims sinisterly.
"Oh go get Springlocked again, asshole!" Lucian exclaims at Glitchtrap/Malhare/William as he fades away, with the TVs and Billboards showing advertisements again. A malicious satisfied grin stretching across his face as he spots Glitchtrap's shocked face just before he fully vanishes.
"What do we do, they're about to break in?" Chica proclaims as she presses her weight against the Arcade Machines, with Freddy doing the same at the other door. Slightly hurt at being called a Toy, and a slave, by Glitchtrap, something she shares with the other Robots; with Moon, and Roxy, wanting to hurt the Virus.
Lucian looks to the bland wall in the back right corner box, where he's standing. "The Shutter's up, right, and there's no Animatronics on the opposite side?" He asks Lolbit seriously with resolve, soon getting a vocal confirmation from the older AI. His eyes narrow as he stands face to face with the wall that should be a doorway into Kid's Cove. Lucian growls as he braces himself.
"What're you doing, Rockstar?" Roxy queries as she stares at him, trying to hide her pain from Glitchtrap's words, gaining the attention of the other Automatons.
Lucian looks over his shoulder and meets her eyes, his ocular orbs full of determination and warmth. "Making sure all of you, my precious people, survive this night! Glitchtrap's wrong about all of you!" He exclaims passionately as he turns to the wall, with the Robots touched by his words. Lucian then shoulder barges the wall, with a Spectral Top Hat and Bowtie of mauveine violet colouring appearing on his body briefly as he smoothly breaks through the brick wall and lands in Kid's Cove, nearly taking the whole wall down with him.
"Come, now!" Lucian orders urgently, snapping all but Michael out of their stupor and shock at his actions. Chica, Daycare Attendant, Freddy, Roxy, and Michael vacate the Fazcade Room through the new exit. Once Michael exits, the Shutter closes just as Monty, and whoever else, breaks into the Fazcade Room. Lucian then swipes the dust from his clothing as the pain quickly fades away. He shakes his head. "Well, that was annoying. And I imagine this night will get worse from here." He comments as he stretches, with Chica and Roxanne watching him in the process, both catching a glimpse of his boxer-shorts and blushing, with the latter's tail wagging.
It's then Freddy grabs Lucian and examines him. "Are you alright, Superstar? You just charged through a wall." He investigates with concern as he Scans the side of Lucian's body that went through the brick wall first, only to discover no injury on his person, even though there's blood; but his clothes are damaged.
"I'm fine, I assure you. Nothing's more painful to me than losing all of you to that damn Virus." Lucian calmly and sternly stresses after he stops stretching after several satisfying cracks. He then looks at Michael as the other Animatronics regard him with gratitude at how much he genuinely cares for them. "And trust me, I've experienced worse." Lucian says emotionlessly as he recalls how he died in 1983 following a close encounter with Fredbear's maw, with Michael flinching.
Kid's Cove is a rectangular small ocean-themed area that should act as the entrance area to the Superstar Daycare from the Atrium. The walls and ceiling are blue, with large cloud decals on the left, back, and front walls, with a giant Moon shaped light on the left wall, TVs on the back wall between the different sized Shutters that should lead into the Daycare, giant decorations on the upper back wall, and Swim Rings on the lower right wall. The front wall has two large Shutters leading into the Atrium's Ground Floor, while the right wall has a passageway leading to Monty Golf. The upper front and right walls are empty, letting people on the Atrium's 1st Floor look down. There's a staircase leading up to the Atrium on the right wall. The ceiling has a giant Sun shaped light in the centre, with many dangling Birds. The floor's a beach tan/brown that surrounds a sea blue centre, both of which have Starfish and Shells, with several wooden piers/paths; one of which leads to the small Shutter on the back wall in the corner, the second connecting to the staircase. The area holds an orange and white Lighthouse with a slide that can be accessed through a bridge at the top connecting to a door on the upper back wall, a Pirate Ship being attacked by a Sea Monster against the left wall, and a large statue of Captain Foxy towards the front wall. There's a Buoy in the room's centre, along with a Campfire on the beach towards the pier, several Palm Trees, Beer barrels, boxes, and a Treasure Chest. There's also several Chica Mermaid, and Shark, cut-outs.
"I'm still sorry about that day at Fredbear's, Brother." Michael articulates remorsefully as he sorrowfully stares at Lucian. He still has nightmares of that horrible Birthday, the day he put Evan's head in Fredbear's mouth.
"And I forgave you already for what happened in my Past Life on my Birthday, Brother. Things were bad back then, but they're much better now. And we know the truth, even if the fatal prank was in poor taste. Although it's annoying we must deal with a Father Copycat." Lucian curtly but kindly responds as he turns his head to Michael, soon patting the golden Bear's shoulder compassionately, before sighing deeply as dealing with William Afton again is frustrating.
Michael nods in agreement with Lucian's aggravation to dealing with William again, or at least a Digital Clone of him.
The Animatronics watch the scene with mixed emotions, with the Daycare Attendant now discovering that Lucian, and Michael, were related in a previous life. And evidently something terrible must've happened in 1983, and while it sounds like Michael was a big part in it, other and more serious factors were in play. It's then Sun notices another Robot in Kid's Cove, and gulps in concern.
"Are we not going to talk about the fact Lucian, our badass Human Creator, effortlessly smashed through a wall? And that a ghostly mauveine violet Top Hat and Bowtie appeared on his person?" Roxanne interrupts with suspicion as she regards Lucian with narrowed eyes; part of her putting together that Lucian and Michael were related in their Past Lives, due to the fact they call each other 'Brother', which leads her to look up the latter's Family. And she knows Chica, Freddy, Moon, and Sun are also putting everything together, as they've been sharing everything they've learned, and discussing it, in their Joint Digital Mindscape. Roxy discovers that Evan Garret Chris Afton, the younger Brother of Michael Terrance Afton, was killed in 1983 following an accident involving Fredbear in the Summer, a date they know Lucian in his Previous Life died in due to him telling them.
"Starlight, we have a problem." Sun announces with worry as he waves at the group, reminding them of the current situation, before he points over and behind the group, making everyone follow his hand and glare at the Security STAFF Bot. Only for the others to turn to the Daycare Attendant, who looks confused.
"Sorry for not telling you, but the STAFF, and Caution, Bots are on our side. I found their Networks and did what I did to all of you." Lucian informs Sun, and Moon, with an uneasy chuckle as he forgot to inform the Daycare Attendant, and they didn't see any in the Superstar Daycare for the Daycare Attendant to discover that. He then becomes stern and nods. "But you're correct. Let's get going. We'll talk as we head to the Fazcade to save DJ Music Man." Lucian states before he leads the way, heading towards the stairs next to the Lighthouse that lead to the Atrium's 1st Floor.
The group of Animatronics follow their Creator, and they all start conversing between each other, the Human, and AIs.
Elsewhere, in Glitchtrap's Secret Hideout above Fazer Blast, Vanessa grumbles irritably through the Radio on the desk, as she has to climb up the slide leading into the Daycare Play Area after being trapped inside thanks to Lucian, and the 'rebel' Animatronics. She's also upset Lucian, and the same Robots, escaped. What further bothers her, and Glitchtrap by extension, is the fact Lucian's able to travel unhindered throughout the Pizzaplex, regardless of the Security Level needed, and the fact Lolbit, and the other AI, don't even need to help him at times. "Lucian walks through every Security Door as if he owns the place! He's only known as the Creator of these useless Toys, so why does he have such a High Security Clearance Level? It's not as if he's a Security Guard, CEO, or the Chairman; he doesn't even work here!" Vanessa/Glitchtrap bellows in aggravation through the Radio, with the sound of her tiredly rubbing her eyes also coming through. She, and the Virus, had spent an hour trying to regain control of the STAFF Bot, and Caution Bot, Networks, and track Lucian's path ever since he arrived, only to fail at the former thanks to the impressive Ultimate Evolving AntiVirus. But they were able to determine where Lucian went when he arrived hours ago, which lead to Vanessa's/Glitchtrap's current annoyance. The Sentient Virus' also incensed due to Lucian telling him to get Springlocked again; something few people know of, and all of them are dead.
William/Glitchtrap/Malhare hums as he contemplates who Lucian might be; both in relation to the Company, and if he could be the Reincarnation of someone he killed in a Previous Life. But he brushes the latter thought off. He knows Lucian can't be Cassidy given she's trapped in the Princess Quest Machines after he defeated her months ago, with Charlotte long gone after dealing with the Afton Amalgamation. It's not Andrew either. But what tells him that Lucian can't be a Reincarnation is that he's too old looking, and it's only been 12 years since Michael, Elizabeth, Henry, and the Missing Children died or was freed following the fires that destroyed Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place, and Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction. William then remembers what's in Basement 2 of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place, a place he calls Home, a place brimming with fascinating technology down there, and because nobody knows of its existence; as to mock Henry and Michael for their failure in permanently ending him. While he couldn't use most of it due to it being damaged in the fire, and subsequent collapse into a Sinkhole, the Virus was able to utilise some of it, and was able to access the Memory Banks left in the computers that weren't damaged; giving him the knowledge of what Henry, and Michael, studied/created down there. With the former's being predominant, as the latter did most of his work at an unknown Workshop he shared with a Mechanic that was his apprentice. He gained plenty of knowledge through hacking Fazbear Entertainment via the Freddy Fazbear Virtual Experience, Gregory, Vanessa, and the Renmant/memories left in the Springtrap, and Scraptrap, Suits that allowed him to access the memories of William Afton's brief time in Andrew's Hell before the body was removed from the Scraptrap Suit. "I believe I know who Lucian is. And I daresay he's going to be a problem if we don't deal with him soon. He's Henry's greatest creation, with some of Michael's influence added. Two brilliant people, but flawed in their endeavours and choices. And don't worry, I know where Lucian is at all times thanks to Nightmarionne; she'll be making her move soon." Glitchtrap finally utters after pondering for a good while from the Computer in the Hideout.
"Oh?" Vanessa probes curiously and tiredly through the Radio, her near silent footfalls also coming through. "And who's Lucian, or should I ask 'what' going by your wording? And we're not going to let him run free! He'll die like all those kids decades ago, those Employees, Mimic, and all others who've stood against you." The controlled Human questions with a frown, before asserting with confidence that Lucian won't win this night, and he'll just be another fool to fail in stopping William/Glitchtrap/Malhare. The Virus controlling her finding it more difficult to deal with Vanessa's more active consciousness fighting against it/him.
Vanny's Hideout's a small rectangular room high in the back corner of Fazer Blast. It has feldgrau grey walls with grey skirting boards, with mucky black and white tiled flooring, with the ceiling being white metallic slabs with lines of wires. There's also ventilation. The small front wall has a window looking out onto Fazer Blast, with both longer left and right walls having doors towards the front leading out onto Bonnie Bowl and the Catwalks above Fazer Blast respectively, while Vanny is spray-painted on the back and back left walls. There's a Flashlight Charger, stacks of boxes, a Fire Extinguisher, a bin, and a poster on/against the back wall, with a Princess Quest III Arcade Machine, and chair against the left wall, a desk with a Computer on and under it, and a TV screen against the right wall, and a cot against the back and bottom left wall. There's also plenty of rubbish around the room, and some purple underwear.
"Lucian's a unique creature, the perfect blend of Organic, and Synthetic. The ultimate of both worlds; I must applaud Henry, and Michael, the former more because he went down a different route to creating life than myself, or Edwin with his revolutionary Mimic. One I never expected. But Michael, exactly like his Father, me, in terms of creating AI and Robots, integrated fascinating Technology into the Artificial Bio Human that would become Lucian, turning him into a Augmented Cyborg." Glitchtrap informs Vanessa with genuine praise directed to his two former enemies, and the people who created his current problem. He then creepily chuckles. "But thanks to Lucian being part Machine, I can hack him, then twist him to my will. In any case, he's out of date; inferior. My body outshines Lucian's own, as it's all Synthetic. Even his Reactive Adaption/Evolution has limits." Glitchtrap announces with sick glee as he makes plans to do just that, but it can only be done when Lucian's weakened.
"So what do we do now? Lucian's taken away many of our Toys. He's also stripped us of our STAFF Bots, and Caution Bots." Vanessa investigates with concern over the Radio on the desk, as Glitchtrap has lost control of a nearly half of the Main Animatronics, and Lucian might also reacquire the Endoskeletons, and Little Music Men.
"The Caution Bots aren't much of a loss. But we'll send out our STAFF Nightmarionne Bots to get eyes out on the field until I can fully infect the Pizzaplex. We'll also ready the STAFF Vann Bots, as only Roxanne can see them." William waves off Vanessa's concern; not at all bothered by the loss of the Caution Bots, but his own STAFF Nightmarionne Bots can easily replace the STAFF Bots. "As for Lucian? Well, he once had friends who never escaped Henry's Trap; I think it's time for him to meet them again. A heart-breaking reunion. Activate the Rockstar Animatronics. I'll also wake that creature up from the deep." The Glitchtrap Virus drawls out callously and sinisterly with a demented chuckle reverberating throughout the Hideout. He can't wait to see the horror on Lucian's face when he sees the Rockstar Robots again.
Wow, this took so damn long to do. Yet it's done now. Onwards to the next Chapter.
Done: 11/10/2022.
Edited: 26/07/2023.
