I can tell they are all just as nervous as I am. No one wants to be the first one to talk, but after a few seconds Liam is the first to go.

"Now that you have been a part of our family for a while now. We think it's time we talk a little about what happened before you began to live with us." Even though I knew it was coming, his words still leave me paralyzed. It feels like I can't breathe as I try to think of anything I could say.

"We know it's hard, but we are here for you. If you tell us what happened, we can help you move on from it. You don't have to deal with this alone." Olivia says as she gives me a reassuring smile. Despite what is happening, the genuine concern they are showing for me makes me feel more relaxed. I never had this amount of comfort back at home, daddy was always too busy for anything like that.

"Ok- if yo…you're sure."

"Before they found you at the park, where did you live?"

"I lived with.. my dad and…. Brother. There was also my mom and sister but-" I can tell they are all examining every word I am saying. They are trying to piece together anything they can, they probably are already wondering what happened to my mommy and Lizzy. I can tell by the way their faces soften when I mention them that they can tell what I mean.

"What was your dad and brother like?" The look in Olivia's eyes is innocent, yet I can't help but shudder at her words. She is about to say more but Liam puts a hand on her shoulder and they both look at each other.

"We understand if you don't want to talk about it. We know that this must be hard for you." Olivia eyes Liam with daggers. I can tell she is unhappy with the thought of me waiting to tell them. But despite their disagreement no words are said. Wherever mommy and daddy disagreed things were so much different I can still remember those nights.

"It's ok. I know I have to tell you eventually. My dad and brother- our family was not happy." I can see the pain on their faces as the words sink in. Even though they were expecting it, it still doesn't lessen their reactions.

Mia is about to say something but changes her mind, deciding to wait to hear what I was about to say.

"Daddy wasn't around much. Then Mike he- he changed after mommy left." Before I even know it I am crying. It's not even a few seconds before I feel Olivia and Liam hugging me. I have gotten used to them comforting me when I am sad, even though the thought was alien to me for so long.

"Did your dad take care of you? Where you and your brother safe?" Even though Liam is still smiling to comfort me, I can tell that there is a hint of anger in his voice. Did I do something wrong? Is he going to yell at me for crying?

"He took care of us but he was never around. He was always at work and left me at home with my brother." I can see tension building up in everyone's faces. I can tell they are waiting for me to continue. Looking over at Leo, his expression is tense. Unlike everyone else he is not putting on a fake smile for the conversation. He looks like he is grimacing, it's a look I am not unfamiliar with.

"Stop bothering me! I don't care about your nightmares!"

I quickly snap back to reality as I realize everyone is staring.

"And he took care of you giving you the love and attention your dad didn't, right?" Leo's voice is rising, and his hand is clenched. Emily puts a hand on his shoulder and whispers something that I can't hear. It doesn't seem to calm him down, however. Emily can see this as she stops not wanting to stir his anger.

"He hated me." My voice breaks as I close my eyes.

"Every day was a living nightmare. He and his friends always scared me, making me always feel unsafe at home." I see Olivia and Liam share a glance.

"I always wondered about our house in fear, not knowing if I was going to have him jump out at me. I was cautious about every room I went in."

"Is that why you were so nervous around us the first time we met you?" I nod, at a loss for words. Saying what happened to me out loud is more painful and surreal than I ever thought it would be. What are they thinking? Do they see me as broken? I hug Fredbear to my chest as my worries persist.

It is ok. While I was suspicious at first, I can tell they have the best intent for you.

"Before everything fell apart, he was nice and loving, but my mom left and our sister-" I look at Mia. I see Elizabeth in her every day. I know that Lizzy is gone but I will never forget her.

"I'm so sorry." Emily's voice is genuine and kind. They all know what I was going to say, I can tell I don't have to tell them more.

"After that Michael always treated me like that. Then on my birthday he-" I voice cracks as I freeze. How can I even start to explain what happened? The thought of that day is still permanently ingrained in my memory, yet I can't even begin to think of a way to say it. And if I tell them about that day, should I tell them I am not from here? Will they see me as a freak?

"What happened? What did he do to you?!" Olivia's voice is panicked and fast as she sees my hesitation. I feel my heart racing more and more as I look at her. I can tell by her pleading expression that she is going to keep asking about it. Liam notices this as he puts a hand on my shoulder.

"It's ok, we understand."

"I didn't want to go! But he- made me! And that's why I have scars!" touching my tear stained face I trace the outlines of the scars. They are still as fresh as the day I arrived here. I look out as Leo jumps out of his chair. His hands are clenched in a fist. From the time I have been here I have never seen him get upset. I can tell Olivia wants to press more on the matter but since Liam is here, she doesn't.

"That bastard! I'll kill him!" Leo storms off to his room, his feet stomping with every step as he goes up the stairs. Liam and Olivia try to stop him, but he just ignores them as he slams the door. Why did he get upset like that? There was nothing in the conversation involving him. Could it have been about- me? When I first got here, I expected him to act similar to Michael yet, I was shocked when he showed nothing but kindness towards me. Could he actually care about me?

"I'll go check on him. We are here for you buddy. I'll be down as soon as I check on your brother. Olivia be here for you in the meantime." With that Liam starts walking to Leo's room. The whole family looks shaken by my tale. Emily's face has paled and the way she is looking at me as if I am as fragile as glass. Mia looks confused by what I said. Olivia looks at me determined. She shares the same angered look as Leo, even if it is not direct at me it still makes me nervous. But she also has compassion in her tone as well as she starts talking.

"I would have never even imagined that. I suspected something about your parents. But to know how you were hurt-" She pauses for a minute to relax. I can tell each word she says is painful.

"I promise you will never endure that here. Me and Liam are always going to be here for you. And so is Emily, Leo, and Mia."

"Thank you. I don't know what to say." Even though by now I have come to expect this type of response, it still is strange to receive all this kindness. Could I really find a place in this family? Even after hearing about what happened they still haven't given up trying to help me.

"You can sleep without a worry. And we aren't going to scare you, I promise." Emily is now by my side as she smiles. Mia comes over to join us and she looks nervous. I see that hesitation whenever she tries to approach a sensitive subject. I guess she doesn't want to say anything to upset me. She still remembers how I reacted with the mention of my scars back on the first day I met them.

"You remind me so much of Lizzy- when I started living here, I saw her within you. Thank you for being here."

"Don't worry, I am always going to be here to help you. That is what family is far." She says as she rushes to hug me.

As my tears continue, they are no longer because of sadness. I smile genuinely as I embrace the love of the Davis- no my family.

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He has left us!

The nightmare hasn't ended yet.

We were born through despair and cruelty. We can't be left behind so easily.

Soon we will be upon him. And we will not let him escape us this time.

Author's Notes:

Evan has found home with the Davis's but something wicked is out there. Looking for their lost prey. And with the next chapter Fredbear and Evan will learn a shocking truth about their world and this one.