Michael's POV:

Did….. Evan's plushie….. just talk?! The Plushie doesn't have any mouth, it sounds more like the voice is in my head itself. The voice itself sounds feminine, and higher pitched like that of a child. Could she be one of his victims? While it doesn't shock me to see a plushie talk after seeing the effects of what William has done, it still is overwhelming to know that even before I found out what father did, that I was living with what could be one of his victims. Looking over at Leo I can tell he is just as shocked as I am.

"Fredbear, you never talked to anyone else before. The Nightmares…. Is it getting that bad?" I remember seeing stuff on the internet about the Fredbear Plushie while I was at the liberay, but I didn't read too much into it due to….. The memories… I am left speechless as I go back to all the times I saw Evan talking to Fredbear as if it was a real person. To know that it was really responding back to Evan, leaves me shocked. But at the same time I feel warmth in the fact that all these years Evan had someone looking out for him…..Doing what I should have done.

I'm sorry my friend, but it's true. I don't like it, but it is necessary that I reveal myself to them. The Nightmares are coming for you. They're angry that I brought you here.

"W…..What do you know about them? And who are you?" My words are shaky, but I have to ask. I need to find out about the Nightmares. How does she know all this? And did she say that she is the reason Evan's here? Ever since I got here, I've felt uneasy every time I looked at the plushie. At first, I thought it was because the plushie is of that animatronic, but seeing as the plushie is alive, all those looks it gave me… After what she saw me do, there is no way she is the reason I was brought here to.

After what you have done, you have no right to ask that question! I don't trust you. You're just like your father; he killed me and is the reason I am like this.

I feel myself hyperventilating. Hearing her say that touches my nerves. I am nothing like that man! But... I can see why she sees it that way. Fredbear was there to see all that I have done and seeing me now it's no wonder she still thinks that.

"I know you have no reason to believe me, after what my fathers did and what I did to Evan. But I've changed. I know that will never change what happened. But I just want the chance to be the brother I should have been." Fredbear remains silent for a second, it feels like she is examining my every thought.

Just know that if you try to hurt him again. You will regret it.

I regret everything I did to him, the thought of him getting hurt terrifies me to my core. Now that those things are here, we need to work together to keep him safe. I won't lose my baby brother again, those Nightmares will have to go through me first!

"I'll do anything for him. I promise, I won't do anything that will upset him ever again. The old me is dead." Fredbear takes this in, reluctantly she seems to accept this. But I know she will still be watching me like a hawk. I would too if I was her. Now that the initial shock has worn off, Leo steps forward with newfound determination

"You said they are coming for Evan. Is there anything else you know about them?"

It's not a coincidence that they have returned right when Evan's birthday is coming up. With the memories dealing with that day, the pain is enough for them to manifest. They want him to die on his birthday, just as it would have happened if I didn't step in.

My heart falls as the words sink in. They're going to try to take my brother away from me on his birthday. Just as I…. My hand balls into a fist as I feel tears dripping down my face. NO! They will not take him! I'm going to make sure he enjoys his birthday, and that those Nightmares are nowhere near him! He is going to get the day he deserves and there is nothing those bastards are going to do to stop it! After I take a deep breath, I realize I am not the only one crying. Shit, Evan heard all of that!

Turning around, I see tears streaming down Evan's face as his eyes widen in fear. As I reach out to comfort him, he takes off sprinting out the door.

"Evan, wait!" As I start to head out into the hallway, I notice Leo following me. Looking over at him I put a hand on his shoulder.

"Please, let me handle this. I owe it to him." Leo looks at me reluctantly as he sighs, stepping back into Evan's room. Thankfully the rest of the Davis's are still asleep. It would be hard to explain it to them. I doubt without proof that they will believe me, and it's not like Fredbear is going to reveal herself on my account. They could throw me out and separate me from Evan. It's too risky to tell them right now. As I am about to go past the stairs I hear the faint sound of sobbing coming from downstairs. Walking down into the darkened living room, I see Evan on the couch laying on his side. It breaks my heart seeing him like this, before the Nightmares showed up I thought he could finally have a happy childhood.

As I approach, he jumps back looking at me startled. The guilt washes through me, as I sit down next to him.

"Hey, buddy, I'm sorry I startled you. Don't worry, I'll make sure nothing happens to you." Looking into Evan's eyes, I can tell he is still scared. Evan crawls into my lap, curling up as I begin gently rubbing circles on his back.

"I'm scared Mikey. I don't want to die." My protective instincts are screaming like crazy, as I look at the terror those Nightmares are causing my brother. But despite the anger I feel for the Nightmares I keep calm as I continue.

"I won't let them get you, I promise. You're going to have a great birthday party, and we are all going to be there. I would never miss the day my little buddy turned nine." Evan rubs tears away from his eyes, as he looks at me. I can tell he is examining me, looking to see if there are any signs of annoyance or mockery. But he looks at me confused once he notices that there is none, only a gentle smile as I look at him with care.

"Why do you care….I'm just a crybaby!" I feel my heart shatter, as I hear those familiar words. The regret for having said them…. How can I ever make it up to him?

"You're not a crybaby, and I can't express how sorry I am for ever calling you that. It's ok to cry buddy."

"Re….. Really?"

"Really. It's good to show your emotions, I just wish I would have done so back then." I fall silent as Evan looks at me with concern in his eyes. Before he can say anything I quickly go back to smiling as I continue the conversation.

"You should rest now that the Nightmares are gone. Don't worry I'll be here to keep you safe." Reluctantly Evan closes his eyes and he is asleep within seconds. As I look at his chest rise and fall, and feel his tiny body on my lap I feel my heart swell with affection. After the bite, I always imagined bonding moments like this… I never thought I would have the chance to fix it. This is the way things were supposed to have been, at this moment I am not worried about the Nightmares or anything else. All I can do is smile as I watch my baby brother sleep.

It's not healthy for him to stay awake this long. Whether he likes it or not, I'll make sure he sleeps tonight, and I'll watch out for the nightmares. After surviving all fathers' locations, I have grown used to staying up that late. If it means surviving five more nights to protect even, I would do it in a heartbeat.

Before I know it, my eyes start to grow heavy. Looking down at Evan I smile, as I fall asleep.

Author's Notes:

4 - days before the party. The Nightmares are coming, is fate going to repeat itself?