Harleen POV-

When they finally got to the Pizza-Plex Freak started to become extremely nervous. She could sense as they entered the place that something else was watching them, though no sooner than she recognized the presence she was dragged further into the Plex while he was loudly exclaiming to anyone close enough to unfortunately be in his sphere of speaking about how much he paid for his son's special day. When he finally got to the party room, she had but a split second to look inside before she was thrusted to the side by her uncle before he started his ranting, "What do you think you're doing girl" even though his voice was soft it was filled with malice causing her to abruptly flinch, "You aren't going to be a part of this, we don't want you ruining out Dudley's special day." She waited a second before softly asking her already enraged uncle, "Where will I go then sir" knowing to speak softly as any louder she would encounter her uncle's wrath sooner than later. He stopped a second before dropping to a whisper, "You'll march yourself straight over to Sunrise Daycare and we will pick you up later, remember girl NO FUNNY BUSINESS, OR YOU WILL REGRET IT." His voice picked up slightly as he said this causing her to flinch again, afterwards Vernon dropped her to the ground, and she started scurrying towards the direction her uncle had pointed unaware that she was headed towards the wrong direction and a certain animatronic was watching closely.

Freak was sure she had followed Sirs directions but when she looked around she couldn't find the daycare. After trying to find her way by herself () and found herself near a larger locked door, when she heard Dudley's voice becoming louder and more distinct, obviously coming her way and started to panic, if Dudley saw her then he'd tell his parents and she would be punished severely. In a moment of desperation, she felt a slight shift inside her and heard the door behind her unlock, she knew she did something freaky again but if she could hide from Dudley for a bit and then come back out without anyone seeing she wouldn't be punished, making up her mind she ducked underneath the door as it started sliding back down again and locking, trapping her in Parts and Services.

When she was sure Dudley's voice disappeared she finally let out her breath and started looking at her surroundings she seemed to be in a warehouse style room with a table in the middle and all around where shells full of boxes of what she could only assume were parts of animatronics looking around to see if anyone was around and after finding no one she decided to explore a bit more freak thought that animatronics were cool and that they could entertain kids, often when locked in her room she would dream of helping kids and making them smile so while she was looking around at the boxes she came across a few animatronic shells with names on the boxes that she knows well from the books about the restaurant back in England from puppet, toy foxy toy Bonnie, spring Bonnie, baby one called Glam. FredBear who she blinks several times as she thought she saw a boy sleeping in the box and saw two models that caught her eye, the first was Ballora when she was younger, Freak always loved dancing (and would practice when she was alone) so when she read about Ballora she wanted to be just like her only to be told freaks can't dance and was locked in her cupboard for several days after that and soon finding out that the Circus Baby Pizza World was closed a few days after opening, then the second one was called Glamrock Ballora. While Ballora's pieces were the size of aun-ma'am when put together, Glamrock Ballora on the other hand with about the size of her which seem to have two outfits one was a long dress covered in Suns, moons, and stars while the other look to be a normal bell ring costume entrance she decided to try something picking up the casing pieces for the arm she carefully put the pieces on which fit like a glove she's then started with the legs marveling at how instead of regular ballerina shoes like the original Ballora had these had more of a type of boot than slippers she then put on the ballerina chest piece and connected the tutu which started spinning slowly as if she somehow powered it on giggling she took a quick spin and a curtsy and none of the pieces fell off, if freak was being honest she would believe it was magic although that was a silly thought for her as magic wasn't real, she then reached into the box and pulled out the mask piece, another change in this design compared to the original was the Ballora head open eyes and had no face plates she slowly put on the mask and looked at her reflection on the table

As she stared and all she didn't hear the door open behind her and jump when she heard a voice now what would a child like you be doing in here of all places as she turned around and looked at him it appeared to be a man in a purple suit with his hair done in a ponytail with a little bow, and name plate stating William Afton on the shirt, before shaking her head and the person was absorbed and where he stood appeared to be a large jester that had a moon for a face. Freak, scared she would get in trouble, decided to try to calm herself and spoke, "I-I'm sorry Mr. Afton I-I mean sir I will leave!" before quickly adding while trying not to cry "You could punish me if you would like, -just please don't tell Ma'am or Sir, p-please"

The jester animatronics stop for a second before asking child "how do you know that name", in a voice that was low but wasn't harsh like her uncle-sir, but he demanded an answer and freak knew better than to not answer. "Well, it says it on your name plate si-sir, it's probably something freaky I did again, d-did I do something wrong?" Moon or should I say Mr. Afton was shocked to say the least a child who could see souls this was unheard of but this little girl apparently could. What do I look like to you little one he asked as he tilted his head softly well you have a purple suit and a red bow but you also look like a jester" she paused thinking for a second before continuing, "I think they are called with a moon face" she stopped for a second before realizing she gave a freaky answer and that wasn't allowed, "I-I'm sorry" she added as she started to hyperventilate and knew that punishment was coming so she put her head down and waited for the blow. Moon upon saying that immediately went to her, "little one can you hear me"; a short nod "good I want you to name five things you see", she was a bit shocked but continued, "the skirt I'm wearing, balloon boys box, you, the table, and the lights" Moon continued, "good - good, four things you can touch" her breath slowed for a bit before continuing, "the fingers on the suit your hand my hair and the floor" Moon Hampden was a bit surprised that she could feel him while she was inside the suit but quickly got over the shock so they could focus, "name three things you can hear" the little girl stop for a second her breath slowing down more and listened then answered, "a kid crying, the cars is in the parking lot and fans in the suit?" she added the last part questioningly, again Moon was on alert, this room is soundproof so the atmosphere outside doesn't get dampened with any noise needed to fix animatronics, and the parking lot is on the other side of the complex, though for a fleeting moment he remembered that Ballora always had better noise sensors then most but that didn't matter- right? And the fans! She could hear fans inside her suit which was concerning but once again he took a small "breath" and continued hoping that the next step would work, and she wouldn't get freaked out and his concerns confirmed. "What are two things you can smell Starlight?" he gave the nickname without thinking, as she looked up shocked at him before she then took a breath and stated, "pizza and baby formula, but that's diluted, was that right sir" She looked up at the moon jester with hope she gave the right answer. Moon was confused the face mask of Ballora didn't have an area to breath as it is supposed to be an animatronic not a worn suit and she still seemed to be able to breathe as well as the pieces of the costume seemed to be holding themselves together a fact he forgot about earlier, instead of asking he just continued not wanting her to spiral again, "it's quite alright you are doing great" She beamed up at the moon animatronic as he asked one more question seeing as she was completely calmed down now, "what is one thing you can taste" she answerer immediately with metal. After that answer they sat in silence for a bit the only found was music seemingly coming from the girl herself, bringing William the reminiscing sound of the music box he added to Ballora after his wife passing in honor of her. (Song crumbling dreams)

Once you realize the child had fully calmed down, he decided it would be all right to ask some questions but make sure he wouldn't freak the kid out, "Starlight" she tensed as he spoke realizing what she had done before but steadied herself before talking, "Y-yes sir?" "What is your name?" She stopped for a second before answering, "my name is Freak, sir" if Moon's face could drain it probably would have for in front of him was sure fire evidence of the abuse the stuttered the shifting glances and the fact, she didn't even know her own name. Almost afraid to ask his next question he braced himself, "how old are you going to be, Starlight?" She thought for a second to long for Moon's liking before answering, "I think I am 9 sir- or going to be!" This was the final straw for Moon as he compiled all the evidence and pictures he and the cameras caught as he sent the message to the Glamrocks alerting them to assist and detain the family of three before turning back to the little girl now trembling as if in fear getting hurt. "Starlight how about we go play out in the daycare" She calmed down a bit before tensing and very softly asked, "May I wear this costume out there I feel safer in it" Before she realized in horror she asked for something and continued, "n-nevermind I'll-" Moon cut her off very quickly and side before and allowing it, knowing that by her being disguised the monsters that he dreaded to call her family wouldn't find her and by doing so he unknowingly that he would change the poor kids life to a happy ending.

Haha! I finally finished the chapter! I apologize about the wait I have been so busy with college and finally had time to finish typing it up. I know it's not my best work, but it was a lot better than I had planned out on my notes and I am not that good of a writer or able to do scenes like the calming of a panic attack, but I tried! I hope to get the next chapter out this month, but May is crazy for me as I have all my finals and graduate on the 11th! Also I may forget about alot I always upload from AO3, to Wattpad, then to here so I often forget, but worry not I am trying my best to make sure to update regularly! Anyways hope you enjoyed the chapter and if anyone wants to give me ideas or if they want some crossover fic ideas just comment down below and also very soon, I am planning on making a discord server you can join for anything Harry Potter related (That is appropriate!) So, everyone can give fanfic ideas or crossovers, can vote on upcoming chapters or characters (that's right! I want you to help influence this story and coming stories!), and generally have a good time, so be on the lookout for when I post about it I'm also going to post an entire chapter kinda just talking about the future of these updates! Anyways back to the usual Chapter Notes, See you all next time you comment or I post!- A Very Tired Author

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As always this story was inspired by

Eternal Dance of the Puppeteers by Eclipse_rose and Rokkr_Ragnarok

and

Bringer of Balance by hikari100

Make sure to check them out

Both on AO3

Please let me know if you all would like the rest of this chapter in smaller doses or an update a month with longer chapters I still am writing the story so it comes out when I get a chapter thought of but I want to know smaller chapters sooner or larger chapters later?