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Crud, crud, crud, was it a right at the intersection, wait no left left that's the way. The gator ran through the service tunnels trying to get to get to his destination, weaving and dodging around staff and staff bots, no easy feat due to his large frame and tail almost knocking crates of plushies and food over in his mad dash.
Of course I had to fish some kids out of the river right before it was time to leave for showtime.That was the 4th time today since they opened that happened, honestly they need more safety measures or something to stop that from happening, like yes I can swim but that doesn't make me a lifeguard.Had to spend a minute getting towel dried off, at least it was just my outer casing that got wet, then I would of had to go to parts and services, speak of the devil.
Seeing a sign pointing to parts and services, he flashed a toothy grin as he sprinted towards the double doors and pushed through them.
"Sorry I'm late.. guys?" Monty burst through to find the nearby stage lift empty, "Wow cant believe I am here first, usually I'm always last unless I run into Freddy." Freddy.. I wonder how he's doing, I mean today being so busy and all those parties he's scheduled for too. "Oh well just gotta wait for him and everyone else then.
Moving over to the table where every ones instruments laid he picked up his yellow bass guitar and tuned it to his liking before playing a couple of notes. He enjoyed the relative peace and quiet until the doors in front of him opened to reveal Freddy slowly walking in. "Hey Teddy, how was the, oh." he could tell Freddy was busy looking at something in his systems mumbling something about a party as his eyes had a light blue glow to them, also because he had his paw up scrolling through an invisible list like he was using a hologram in one of those Sci-Fi movies they would watch after hours sometimes.
Monty made his way over to the bear as he stopped just past the closing doors. He was gonna make a joke like "Earth to Freddy" but his smile stopped when he got closer to see he looked tired, like really tired, his eyelids drooping and fangs gritting. That's not good the sight making his claws fidget as his eyes darted about the bears face. Calm down Monty its not that, lets not immediately go there.
"Freddy, Freddy, Fredster, Hey Fredster." he waved his claw in front of the bears eyes trying to get his attention. Just about to touch the bears shoulder, the light dimmed back to his usually dark blue as he blinked for a bit, looking around trying to register where he was, oh man was he looking at that list the whole time on his way here, before he locked eyes with him.
"Oh sorry Monty, I was just looking at my list of parties today." he just scratched the back of his head sheepishly as he went past him to grab his mic off the table. Come on teddy what's wrong, you know that I know something is up, just play it cool till he says what's up he made his way over to bear as he readied his mic. "Yea I'm sure with how busy it is today, already has a couple parties in Gator golf. But are you ok Fred, ya seem off?" he put a hand on Freddy's shoulder to show he was there if he wanted to talk, but the bear just looked at the mic, obviously trying to avoid his concerned gaze.
"Yea I'm fine, I was just focused on the list is all." before he could call him out on it Freddy kissed his snout. Dang it I both love and hate when he does that, makes my systems go nuts every time him standing slack jawed as Freddy just casually went past him, he could swear with a little smirk on his face.
Before the effects could wear off the doors kicked open to reveal Roxy carrying a sleeping Chica on her shoulders, the chicken using Roxy's poofy white hair as a makeshift pillow. "Yo boys, sorry were late Chica forgot to recharge so on the way here she fell asleep." Roxy explained as she set Chica in the nearby recharge station, leaning against the station with her arms crossed as the three waited for Chica to finish recharging. Roxy looked between the two and especially his still stunned face smirking "I'm guessing by Monty's expression of his mind exploding that we interrupted something.. like smooching." Sometimes I really hate observant she is. "N..No, you don't know what your talking about ya silly wolf." he stammered as he hoped his dark green scales would hide his blush. From her cackling she didn't fall for it, though seeing Freddy try to hide his laughter behind his hand did make the embarrassment worth it, just to see Freddy's smile.
After Chica finished recharging and gave her thanks to the wolf with a hug and kiss, and he gave Roxy a taste of her own medicine when her tail stated to wag at the chickens actions they all busied themselves getting ready for Showtime. While Freddy seemed a lot more chipper as they preformed he could tell something was still bothering him, throughout the show he kept a close eye on Freddy, for what he wasn't too sure but he had a feeling in his systems that there was something up with him.
Its now or never Monty made his way over to the bear to ask him what was wrong, and from how Freddy didn't turn his gaze away from him he was ready to tell him but as the lift finished lowering two staff bots pulled the bear away and back to the service tunnels talking about some party at Fazer blast. Freddy only just able to give a quick wave goodbye at the doors closed behind them. There goes my chance, but at least he seemed a little better, just gotta wait till next showtime, then we can talk. After bidding goodbye to Roxy and Chica he made his way back to Gator Golf, the bad feeling he had while lessened still being there.
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"Hey man, what's up you look tired"
"What are you talking about?, I just recharged a bit ago you silly gator" Bonnie playfully elbowed his side
"I know I'm just making an observation ya goof" he grabbed the bunny in a playful head lock, nogging his head as he tried to escape, the sounds of there laughter filling the arcade,
"If you two goofs are done, I have a title to win and be proclaimed as the Queen of Skeeball."
"Oh you are so going down wolf." It was after hours, the three of us were having a Skeeball tournament in the West Arcade, Bonnie lost the first round so it was me and Roxy competing in the finals.
"Oh shoot where are my drumsticks, I could of sworn I had them in my shirt pocket. Managements gonna flip if I misplace them again" The bunnies eyes going wide as he patted down his striped Bowling shirt before checking his pants pockets.
"Ya probably left them in Gator Golf, I can go get them."
"Don't sweat it Monty. I'll get them, you better have kicked Roxy's butt when I get back." he said in a pretend whisper loud enough for Roxy to hear
"Hey!"
"Will do bunster" with a smile and wave Bonnie left the arcade, the last time I would ever see my best friend again.
"Hey Monty!"
He was startled out of his memories by a Gator Golf employee, a team lead by how her uniform was different from the standard employees uniforms. "You've been called to give assistance at Fazer Blast, didn't you get the notifications?"
Looking at his systems he saw the messages, looks like his trip through memory lane was longer then he thought.
"Yea I got them, just messaged them I'm on my way." He started to head to the elevator out of Gator Golf.
Why am I thinking about Bonnie now of all times, probably whatever is up with Freddy but this isn't that, its not....right?. He released the grip his claws were in, almost hard enough to pierce his hand casings
As he exited the Elevator into the atrium he made a be line to Fazer Blast, trying to keep his artificial breathing steady as he got closer. They probably just want me to move some boxes of vests, yea that's it, this is good cause I'm sure Freddy's there and we can talk when I get done with whatever they want me to do.
As he entered the entry way to Fazer Blast he could see a whole party of kids and some grownups talking to staff members, some of the kids crying but what he wasn't sure what but the fact that Freddy wasn't there comforting them like he usually would made him nervous. As he entered the elevator into Fazer blast his artificial breath started to quicken as he drummed his claws on his legs.
The greeting message from Freddy calmed him a bit but when the doors opened and still no sight of Freddy the bad feeling he had before was back more then ever. He's probably in the arena with whatever they want me to carry yea that's it he told himself, running a claw through his mohawk as he rushed past the staff bot giving the attractions rules and the set up room into the arena.
Scanning the Arena he saw the Fazer Blast team lead waving him over before walking around an arena wall. Quickly turning the corner Monty saw Freddy but instead of standing there giving him a smile that could light up a room he was face down on the floor surrounded by staff bots, his face facing him, his eye lids closed with his right arm underneath him.
Monty couldn't hear what the team lead said as he slowly went to Freddy's side, gently rolling him onto his back he could hear cracking of something. Looking over Freddy he could see the arm casing of his once trapped right arm cracking, some of it falling from the movement. After making sure the bears damaged arm was over his chest, he lifted him bridal style and immediately ran back to the elevator to the atrium.
"Monty wait you cant take him that way , you have to take the service tunnels, WAIT STOP!" Was all the team lead could say as he ran to stop the Gator, Monty using his tail to press the up button shutting the elevator doors closed in there face as the Gator went up, holding Freddy tight.
No can't, too long, Freddy needs parts and services now. Using his systems he found that going down the stage lift was the best way and since it was almost show time meant it should automatically be going down soon. As soon as the elevator doors opened he bolted out of it, most staying out of his way due to his size and speed, some shocked when they realized both who he was carrying and the state he was in.
Almost there Teddy, your gonna be fine. He spared a glance down to see Freddy still wasn't awake, making him push himself to run even faster.
Getting on the stage right on time for it to start lowering he started to gently shake his arm behind Freddy's back, tying in desperation to get the bear to wake up. "Teddy, teddy please open your eyes, please." He held Freddy close as he started to shake, silent tears falling from his eyes and onto the bear. No now's not the time for this, gotta get Freddy help NOW.
With new resolve he looked over the edge of the lift to see it was still about 20 feet from the bottom. Ok 20 feet I can do that, don't worry Fred, your gonna be fine. Looking at Freddy once more before he jumped off the edge. Using his programming to ensure he landed on his feet without dropping the bear he landed with a thud, warnings going off in his systems at the drain his battery took from the fall, grimacing in pain for a moment before bolting to Parts and Services.
As he past the doors he saw Roxy and Chica step out, dodging the door as he ran past them.
"Hey big green what's...up? Oh no."
"Oh my gosh is that Freddy?"
was all he heard from them before hearing there footsteps behind him as he finally made it to Parts and Services.
"HEY GET OFF YOUR BUTTS, FREDDYS HURT BAD!" he yelled, shocking the Technicians who though he would be here later then he did.
"Holy.. when did you?, whatever just get him in the cylinder."
Placing Freddy in the red chair in the cylinder he stood just outside watching the technicians start to work on Freddy, Arms crossed as he watched then with a snarl on his face not even noticing Chica and Roxy entering until the grey wolf tapped his shoulder with a claw.
"What!" he snapped, from her wide eyes and her slight step back he was came of angrier then he realized, taking a breath before looking back at Freddy. "Sorry I didn't mean, I'm just a bit.."
"Yea I get it but are you ok?, I heard a thud and when you ran by you had a bit of a stuttering with your movements." Roxy asked concerned as she looked the gator up and down, using her special eyes to see if he broke anything.
"I'm.. fine, I just had to make sure Freddy was ok." Even now he could see the warnings coming up about his depleted battery but he had to make keep an eye on Freddy.
"Hey go charge up, I will keep an eye on Freddy, I think he would worry if you ran out of battery on his part." The wolf offered, almost like she read his mind. He took one last glance at Freddy before heading to the Charging station just outside.
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Back in his Greenroom he laid down on his slightly ripped green couch as he recalled the events that happened. After his longer then normal recharge he got back to find Freddy gone, turns out he was fixed enough to have his legs work, automatically taking him to his room where he was to be on lockdown for the rest of the day Without saying what was up with him, that's not frustrating at all. Safe to say Management was not happy with his little "stunt" Stunt more like I was saving my Boyfriends life so all of them were to stay in Rockstar Row for the remainder of the day while they did damage control/ to make sure a similar incident didn't happen again.
Roxy had offered for Monty to hang out with her and Chica in her room till the Pizzaplex closed and Freddy's room would be reopened but he declined her offer knowing she would have her hands full comforting Chica, the poor chicken looked terrified, here violet eyes wide and she wouldn't stop shaking as she wrapped her arms around Roxy. She was like that when Bonnie was.... No this is not like that, Freddy's fine, he is just in his room, yes you cant see him but he's in there... right?
His breath started to quicken as his claws started to grip the green felt. Taking deep breaths he stood up and opened the secret compartment he had in the bottom of his arcade machine, pulling out a Golden Glamrock Freddy plushy. Stepping back to sit on the couch, he hugged the plushie tight, remembering when Freddy gifted it to him.
"What Freddy I I cant."
"What do you mean, I want you to have it." The bear placed the plushie into his claws.
"But, this is your favorite plushie, it was the first plushie they made for you and there no longer made, what if I break it?"
"I know you wouldn't Mars, the fact that it is special to me is why I want you to have it, I want him to look out for you when I can not , I don't want you to be alone when you need someone and me or the others are busy attending our attractions or a party or such."
Hugging the plushie tighter he started to calm down till his thoughts came back
There lying to you, you know that?
What?
Come on this happened last time.
no.
They said they found Bonnie and were fixing him up.
no, no, this time we saw Freddy, he's fine
And then a week later said he was decommissioned.
NO!
And you did nothing to stop it, like you doing right now.
"NO!" he yelled throwing the plushie in anger, it bouncing off of object till its arm got wedge into the vent cover.
"Oh no, no, no, no" he cried getting on his toes to rip the vent cover off, gently removing the plush bears arm, letting out the breath he held as the toy while a bit dusty was undamaged. After placing the plushie on to his couch he returned back Infront of the open vent to put the cover on.
Never understood why they put such a big Vent right out in the open like that, honestly could get annoying since he could hear Chica practicing her guitar or Roxy talking to her self in the mirror when he tried to focus on his arcade game, one time he did faintly hear Freddy practicing his singing that was nice....wait.
"That's it!" he exclaimed, throwing the vent cover back on to the ground before jumping into the open vent, using his strength to get lift himself up as he crawled through the vents.
Ok so right is Chica's room so just gotta go left and I will find Freddy's room, your a genius Monty He grinned proudly as he made his way through the surprisingly roomy vents. Reaching a fork in the vents, one path going straight ahead and the other to the left with light coming from it, voices coming from it. Deciding to check what it was he turned left to see the purples of Roxanne's greenroom, looking through the vent to see he was just above her vanity, looking around he saw why the voices he now knew were Roxy and Chica had stopped, the two kissing on the purple couch. And Roxy says me and Freddy kiss a lot rolling his eyes he started to back away before freezing at the sound of... metal clanging?
What the heck is that don't tell me this vent is starting to break under my weight is it? The clanging got louder then stopped, he breathed a sigh of relief as he resumed backing up turning to see a little spider bot at the end of the vent, looking like a smaller version of DJ Music man though pink and white with two cymbals for hands. The gator froze in fear as the bot cocked its head at him before heading right for him, AAAHHHH! Monty screamed in fear as he crawled forward trying to get away, breaking the vent cover as he pressed against it in his attempted escape, eyes going wide as he suddenly falling down, crashing onto the wolfs Vanity, shocking Roxy and Chica.
"Ow that hurt" the gator rubbed his head as he rose from the pile of broken wood and glass, looking around to see Chica still in shock while Roxy looked madder then he had ever seen her, white hair puffed up, one of her eyes twitching as she gave a crazed grin, tapping a wrench in her hand. "Monty you have 5 seconds to tell me why you just crashed through my vent and broke my Vanity!" she growled.
"Look sorry I interrupted you make out session, some creepy spider bot startled me and.. whoa , Hey watch where you swing that thing!" He dodged a thrown wrench from the wolf aimed right for his head, now stuck in the wall from the force it was thrown as she grabbed another one off the wall behind her.
"Times up, now GET OUT OF MY ROOM, or the next wrench isn't going to miss!" she threatened through a gritted fangs, already aiming her next wrench.
"Ok Ok , I'm going I'm going" He put his palms up as he hopped back into the vent, just dodging another wrench as it clanged at the side of the vent opening.
Gotta apologize later once I'm sure Freddy's ok and she's calmed down. He promised himself as he made a left down where the little spider bot came from, thankful that it had continued down the vent towards his and Chica's rooms when he fell into Roxy's room.
Finding another vent in front of him with a bit of light coming from it, he peered inside to see the backstage of Freddy's room. Perfect pushing opening the vent cover he landed on some boxes of merch, thankfully they were filled with Freddy shirts that cushioned his face first fall.
"Really gotta stop falling out of vents" he grumbled as he rose from the broken boxes, rubbing his sore arms. he froze when he heard a familiar voice glumly exclaim "Oh well, nothin to do now but wait, might as well try to beat my score on Street Skate Superstar"
Freddy, that's Freddy, he's ok. He almost tripped on the boxes as he sped to the back door feeling tears of relief form in his eyes as the door slid up an reveal Freddy alive and functioning. The bear never looked more beautiful then he did now looking at him, dark blue eyes wide and lips parted in stunned shock. "Monty how did you?" he interrupted the bears words as he tackled him into a hug, wrapping his arms tight around the bears chest as he snuggled his face against the bears.