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It was Valentine's Day, and everyone in the Pizzaplex was getting ready for a special show they had in the evening for all the couples coming as guests.
Ghost hummed a little tune as he set flower vases on each of the tables in the main atrium.
Suddenly, he felt arms snake around his waist, and a head rest against his shoulder pad.
He chuckled softly, turning his head to look behind him. "Hello, my dear."
Phantom hummed, nuzzling into the base of his neck.
Ghost gently pulled away, turning around and wrapping his arms around her. "You nervous about tonight?"
She shrugged. "A little... you?"
He sighed softly, smiling gently. "A bit more than you are, actually..."
"Awe..." She brushed a hair out of his face, cupping his cheek. "I know you'll do an amazing job."
His smile turned to one of love as his pupils became round. "I could never be as amazing as you..." He murmured.
A purr rumbled through her voicebox, the sound infecting him as his did the same.
For a moment they just stood there, staring into each other's eyes.
Then, Ghost took his lover's claw and kissed the back of it. "Ready to give them a show, Mon Amour?"
Phantom nodded, smiling as she interlaced their fingers together. "For a chance to dance with you again? I wouldn't miss it."
He smiled warmly and, together claw-in-claw, they walked through the atrium, heading towards Roxanne's attraction to join their friends in the salon.
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The pair of Creepers ducked through the salon doors, seeing that everyone was gathered around the mirrors and counters as they chatted about the upcoming performance. The only ones missing were Gregory, the Daycare attendants, and Roscoe.
Foxy was the first to see them. "Ahoy, mateys! Ye two 'ere to get face painted?"
"Not this time, Foxy." Ghost chuckled.
"Oh come on." Chica giggled as she replaced her triangle earrings with heart-shaped ones. "It's not as bad as it looks!"
"I think we're good without it, thanks though." Phantom politely refused with a smile.
Roxy clicked her tongue as she painted Monty's face. "You're missin' out."
Monty huffed. "Ya ain't missin' out on much. Paintin' faces is borin'."
"You're not even the one doing it!" Roxy argued.
"What's the difference? Sittin' 'ere waitin' ain't any better." He grumbled as she painted over his purple lighting bolt between his eyes with red.
She rolled her eyes. "Well, geez, I'm sorry you have to sit there and do nothing." She put more face paint on her brush. "Now hold still."
"Why should Ah'?" He huffed.
"Because if I mess up, you'll be stuck here even longer." She growled, ears pinning back as she went back to painting.
Freddy chuckled, glancing over at the two of them while staying still for Skylar to touch up his makeup. "Just let her do it, Monty."
The gator grumbled under his breath but stayed still and let Roxy paint.
"So." Phantom tried to change the subject. "Where's the others?"
"I asked the Daycare attendants and Roscoe to keep Gregory busy tonight." Freddy explained, ears wiggling when Skylar playfully tapped the back of her makeup brush on his nose to signal she was done, causing it to honk. "Since this is Valentine's Day, there are no kids allowed for this concert."
"Well then, I'm surprised you're letting Skylar stay this time." Bonnie teased, his usual blue headband replaced with one that was white and pink.
Skylar went over to him and gently bonked his muzzle with the makeup brush, smiling in fake anger. "For your information, I'm not a kid."
"Sure ye are, Lass." Foxy grinned while shining his hook with a rag.
She scoffed lightly, rolling her eyes with an amused scowl. "Must you tease me so?"
"Always and forever, Kiddo." Bonnie stole a quick kiss on her nose, sliding his sunglasses down to rest on his muzzle.
Foxy chuckled, ruffling Skylar's hair when he got to her side. "We're yer uncles, Lass... it be our job!"
The wolf pushed his paw away, although there was a wag in her tail and a smile on her face. "You're both horrible."
Bonnie wrapped an arm around her shoulders, playfully holding her against his side. "That's what we're here for."
Chica giggled. "Oh, come on... not even a little mercy for the poor wolf? I mean for goodness sake, even the Creepers are younger than her!"
"Hey, don't bring us into this." Ghost raised his claws in surrender, making the chicken laugh.
Bonnie tilted his head to the side to rest it on Skylar's, nuzzling his cheek against her hair with a playful squeeze. "Nope." He murmured, answering Chica's question.
Skylar smiled at the action. "Wouldn't have it any other way..."
Monty and Roxy snickered from nearby, watching the whole interaction since the gator's makeup was done.
Foxy raised an eyebrow, turning to them with his hook and paw on his hips. "Ye know we can tease ye, too, right?"
The gator gave him a confused tilt of his head, eyes squinting. "What're ya gettin' at?"
"Don't forget, you're still younger than we are." Bonnie smirked. "So, you're kids to us."
Roxy snorted, tail flicking. "So? There's a lot we can call you, too, ol' bun." She shared a quick fistbump with Monty at the comeback.
"Now, look 'ere, ye wee ones..." Foxy walked over to the two of them, gesturing at them with his hook.
Phantom huffed a laugh, looking down at Freddy. "I think you'd better call it before they start fighting."
Freddy stood up from his chair with a chuckle. "Alright, everyone!"
The animatronics stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to him, Monty and Foxy frozen in time right as they were going to start wrestling with each other.
"We can get back to our regular antics later, but right now we have a room full of guests to entertain." The bear told them all, throwing the almost fighting pair a look.
Monty groaned in disappointment, closing his mouth from where it was about to bite Foxy's arm. "Fine..." He gave the fox a gentle shove, grinning. "Let's get goin', then."
Foxy chuckled, returning the gesture with a light punch to the gator's arm.
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The stage lights shone brightly as they went through their programmed movements, waving and moving about to shine out across the room.
(Bonnie); 'I'll take you around the world to show you how I feel about you, oh-oh-oh-ohhh'
The animatronics had just finished up their fourth song, and the crowd already loved it as they clapped and cheered them on.
"Thank you!" Bonnie laughed, pointing out to the crowd. "Now, who's ready for a duo?!"
The crowd's cheers grew louder, and Bonnie glanced at Skylar, getting a nod as the music started and he began to sing.
(Bonnie); 'Georgia, wrap me up in all your- I want ya... in my arms oh, lemme hold ya... I'll never let you go agaaain, like I diiid, oh I uuused to saaay...'
(Bonnie and Chica faintly in the background); 'I would never fall in love again until I fooound her, I said, I would never fall unless it's you I fall intooo, I was lost within the darkness but then I fooound her, I found youuuuuuu'
(Skylar); 'Heaven... when I held you again... how could... we ever just be friends? I would, rather die than let you go, Juliet to your Romeo, how I heeeard youuu saaay'
(Bonnie and Skylar); 'I would never fall in love again until I fooound her, I said, I would never fall unless it's you I fall intooo, I was lost within the darkness but then I fooound her, I found youuuuuuu'
Roxy, Foxy, and Monty's tails swayed with the music, while Phantom and Ghost couldn't help but slowly dance to it, some of the crowd following suit and dancing with their partners out on the dance floor too.
Bonnie and Skylar glanced at each other with a smile, the bunny draping his arm around the wolf's shoulders as they swayed back and forth on their feet.
(Bonnie and Skylar); 'I would never fall in love again until I fooound her, I said, I would never fall unless it's you I fall intooo, I was lost within the darkness but then I fooound her, I found youuuuuuu'
As the music ended, Bonnie ruffled Skylar's hair playfully as they and the others walked off backstage, leaving only the main band on stage.
Freddy walked forward, waiting until the audience calmed down to speak. "And now, we have a special song that someone would like to sing for you..." He extended his arm to the side, in the direction of the others. "Please give it up for Ghost!"
Phantom's ears went high on her head, and she cast a surprised look towards her partner as the audience clapped for him to come out.
All she could do was watch in curiosity and confusion as her lover stepped forward.
Ghost never really liked being the only one in the spotlight... what was this all about?
Ghost sighed softly, before smiling and speaking into his earpiece. "This goes out to all the new couples here with us tonight..." He glanced over towards Phantom. "And to the love of my life."
Phantom's surprise melted into a warm smile, ears going low in adoration.
Then, Ghost gave the signal, and the music started as the band began to play.
(Ghost); 'That first night we were standing at your door... fumblin' for your keys, then I kissed you... ask me if I wanna come inside, 'cause we didn't wanna end the night, then you took my hand, and I followed you...'
The crowd cheered as the music swelled.
(Ghost); 'Yeah, I see us in black and white, crystal clear on a star lit night, in aaall your gorgeous colooors, I promise that I'll love you for the rest of my life. See you standing in your dress, swear in front of all our friends, there'll neeever be another, I promise that I'll love you for the rest of my life!'
Phantom whined, pupils round with love as she leaned forward to rest her arms on Skylar's head, before hiding her face in them.
Her friends chuckled, Skylar looking up at her with her eyes. "You should go join him!" She shouted above the loud music.
The Creeper laughed wetly, lifting her head to look down at her. "You had something to do with this, didn't you?!"
Skylar only shrugged with a smile. "Maybe~!"
She huffed softly with a smile, pulling away and getting in front of her friend to hug her. "Thank you, Bestie..."
The wolf returned the hug with a wag of her tail. "Anytime, BFF..." She pulled back to give her a gentle, playful shove. "Now, go see your boyfriend!"
Phantom laughed, turning to run out on stage to Ghost, the audience below becoming louder as she did.
Ghost lit up when he saw her, extending a claw out in offering.
She took it, and together they began dancing around the stage as he continued to sing into his earpiece microphone.
(Ghost); 'I waaant the wooorld to witneeess, when we finally say, "I do", it's the way you looove, I goootta giiive it back to you...'
Ghost dipped Phantom down, both of them holding the position as they stared into each other's eyes, seeing nothing but love in them.
The music slowed for a moment, the world seemingly doing so as well.
(Ghost); 'I see us in black and white, crystal clear on a star lit night, there'll never be another, I promise that I'll love ya...'
Then, they came back up and continued moving across the stage in graceful movements.
(Ghost); '-Crystal clear on a star lit night, in aaall your gorgeous colooors, I promise that I'll love you for the rest of my life. See you standing in your dress, swear in front of all our friends, there'll neeever be another. I promise that I'll love you for the rest of my life!'
The music slowed, Ghost pulling Phantom close to touch foreheads as their cloaks settled around them.
(Ghost); 'And there'll neeever be another... I promise that I'll love you for the rest of my life.'
They pressed their snouts together in a kiss, the atrium erupting with noise as the song ended.
Phantom giggled when they pulled away. "I love you, Ghost Rider."
Ghost smiled warmly, tail finding hers and wrapping around it. "Not as much as I love you, my Mist."
She grinned, the both of them locking claws together as they turned to the audience.
Ghost waved out to them. "Thank you! Now, it's time for me to hand things back over to Freddy!"
Freddy walked back out from backstage, grinning brightly as he and the Creepers passed each other. "Thank you, Ghost, that was lovely, and I am sure everyone enjoyed it!" The audience cheered in agreement with the bear, making him laugh. "Now, we only have a couple more songs for you all tonight..."
Phantom leaned into her lover as she and Ghost left visibility of the crowd, Freddy's voice becoming quieter from the distance. "You are amazing..." She hummed happily. "Thank you, my love."
Ghost chuckled softly, leaning his head against hers gently. "I'm not the only one to thank..." He gestured to Bonnie, Foxy, and Skylar. "Everyone knew about it and agreed to let me sing alone, and Skylar and Chica helped me practice the song."
The purple Creeper looked down at their friends in front of them, raising an eyebrow with a smile.
Skylar held her paws up. "Hey, I take no credit, that was all you for putting in the effort."
Ghost huffed softly with a smile. "You all made it possible."
"It was our pleasure, y'all." Bonnie chuckled, ears bouncing gently.
Foxy grinned. "Yeah. Besides, 'twas no trouble at all."
Skylar giggled as she grabbed her guitar from her case. "Plus, everyone loved seeing you two dance together!"
Phantom smiled with a light huff of laughter, her and Ghost sharing a loving look. "I think we enjoyed it more than they did..."
"Mhm." Ghost agreed, pulling her into a side-hug with a purr.
Everyone's attention was pulled to the stage as footsteps headed their way.
"'Ey, Sky, yer up." Monty pointed a thumb behind him as he followed Roxy and Chica backstage.
"Thanks." Skylar jogged past them; guitar slung over her shoulder.
Phantom watched as the stage lights dimmed the moment her best friend left, tilting her head curiously. "What's going on?"
"Freddybear and Sky are doing a duet." Chica explained as she set aside her guitar, before going to the edge of the stage to watch with a giggle. "Or I guess you could call it a 'father-daughter duet'."
"Awe." She smiled, gently pulling away from Ghost to stand by the chicken and watch.
A spotlight showed up at the front of the stage, revealing Skylar and Freddy sitting near the edge, backs against each other. Freddy had his microphone in paw, while Skylar had an earpiece and her guitar resting on her bent leg.
The audience clapped for a short time, before they quieted down and Skylar started to play.
Despite her guitar being a classic one, it could still plug in so it could be heard throughout the whole atrium on the speakers.
Freddy smiled warmly, ears wiggling at the wolf's playing as he opened his mouth to sing.
(Freddy); 'You got a friend in me... you got a friend in me.'
He gently bumped her with his elbow, getting a smile in return.
(Skylar); 'When the road looks, rough ahead, and you're miles and miles from your nice, warm bed...'
(Freddy); 'You just remember what your old pal said, girl, you've got a friend in me... yeah, you got a friend in me.'
The two of them turned to hang their legs off the stage, kicking them gently.
(Skylar); 'You've got a friend in me...'
Her tail wagged, and his ears wiggled as they shared a smile.
(Skylar and Freddy); 'You've got a friend in me.'
They leaned into each other, the wolf continuing to play her guitar.
(Skylar and Freddy); 'You've got troubles... I've got 'em, too. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you... we stick together, and we see it through, 'cause (youuuu) you've got a friend in me... yeah, you've got a friend in me.'
Freddy paused for a moment, watching his daughter with a loving smile as she looked out at the crowd.
(Skylar); 'Some other folks be a little bit smarter than I am... bigger and stronger, too... oh-oh.'
(Skylar and Freddy); 'But none of them could ever love you the way I do... just me and youuu...'
The two of them turned their heads, leaning close to rest their foreheads together with closed eyes.
(Freddy); 'And as the years go by...'
They pulled back to smile at each other.
(Freddy and Skylar); 'Our friendship will never di-i-ie... you're gonna see, it's our destiny, 'cause you've got a friend in me... woooah, you've got a friend in me...'
(Skylar); 'Yeah, you've...'
(Freddy); 'Yeah, you've...'
(Skylar); 'Got a friend...'
(Freddy); 'Got a friend...'
(Skylar and Freddy); 'In me.'
Skylar strummed the last notes on her guitar, ears flicking as she ended the song.
Freddy chuckled softly, gently leaning to the side for a moment to bump against her before they stood up.
The audience came alive with cheers and claps, but the wolf and bear paid them no mind as they gave each other a short nuzzle of affection with their noses.
Turning their microphones off, Skylar was the first to speak.
"Love you, Papa."
Freddy kissed her nose with a warm smile. "And I love you, Snuggle Pup."
She returned his smile, linking her arm with his after she settled her guitar into a more comfortable carrying position.
The two of them waved out to the crowd, before slipping off stage when the lights dimmed once again.
Then, it was right back out for all of them.
The lights came back on, bright and shining as the band went to their small lift stages and started playing.
The crowd erupted when they realized what song it was, singing along loudly with Bonnie as the bunny took the lead.
(Bonnie and audience); '"Oh, don't you dare look back, just keep your eyes on me." I said, "You're holding back." She said, "Shut up and dance with me!" This woman is my destiny, she said, "Ooooh-hooo! Shut up and dance with me..."'
Bonnie thumped his foot to the beat, raising his arms as he clapped and bobbed his head, getting the audience below to start clapping with him.
(Bonnie); 'We were victims of the night... the chemical, physical, kryptonite! Helpless to the bass and the fading light... oh, we were bound to get together, bound to get together!'
(Bonnie and audience); 'She took my arm! I don't know how it happened! We took the floor and she saaaid, "Oh, don't you dare look back, just keep your eyes on me!" I said, "You're holding back." She said, "Shut up and dance with me!" This woman is my destiny, she said, "Ooooh-hooo! Shut up and dance with me!"'
Phantom giggled as she and Ghost danced with each other, ears flicking to the beat as Bonnie continued on singing.
Freddy chuckled, grinning as he and Foxy switched back and forth on who danced with Skylar, the fox and wolf laughing and smiling the whole time.
Roxy's tail wagged, hips swaying on the beat as Monty played his bass. Their small stages lifted, going high above everyone as the song continued on.
Bonnie started jumping up and down, some of the guests doing the same while others danced with their partners.
(Bonnie and audience); '"Oh, don't you dare look back, just keep your eyes on me!" I said, "You're holding back." She said, "Shut up and dance with me!" This woman is my destiny, she said, "Ooooh-hooo! Shut up and dance with me!"... oh, come on, girl!'
Everyone went nuts in their dancing as the final beat dropped, swinging each other around the stage and floor, couples laughing as one while they stayed close to one another, hands clasped together with nothing but joy.
Ghost dipped Phantom, both of them beaming bright as he mouthed the words along with Bonnie.
(Bonnie); 'Deep in her eyes, I think I see a future... I realize, this is my last chance! She took my arm! I don't know how it happened! We took the floor and she saaaid!'
The music calmed, everybody in the atrium clapping to the rhythm of the beat, except for the ones keeping the music going.
All their voices joined in, becoming louder than the instruments themselves.
(Bonnie and everyone); '"Oh, don't you dare look back, just keep your eyes on me." I said, "You're holding back." She said, "Shut up and dance with me." This woman is my destiny, she said, "Ooooh-hooo! SHUT UP AND DANCE!"'
(Bonnie and everyone); '"Don't you dare look back, just keep your eyes on me." I said, "You're holding back." She said, "Shut up and dance with me!" This woman is my destiny, she said, "Ooooh-hooo! Shut up and dance with me!"'
(Bonnie and everyone); '"Ooooh-hooo! Shut up and dance with me!"'
(Everybody); '"Ooooh-hooo! Shut up and dance with me!"'
The music ended, but the noise wasn't gone as the sea of people below cheered for the Glamrocks.
The animatronics gathered together on the main stage lift, holding paws and claws as they all gave a bow.
Freddy let go, stepping forward and speaking into his microphone. "We hope you all had a fun time tonight with your loved ones! Happy Valentine's Day to all, and we will see you Superstars next time!"
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It was after hours. The Pizzaplex had closed its doors for the night shortly after the concert, and everyone had settled in their rooms.
Everyone except for Phantom and Ghost.
The Creepers leisurely moseyed along between the tables in the atrium. All was quiet, save for the quiet idling music coming from the speakers, and the soft footsteps of the couple walking across the floor, claw-in-claw.
Phantom leaned into her lover as they walked, sighing with a soft hum of content.
Ghost smiled warmly at the sound, a quiet purring catching Phantom's ears as she felt him kiss her temple.
She smiled softly, snuggling the side of her head against his shoulder pad as he wrapped his arm and part of his cloak around her.
Suddenly, the orange Creeper stopped them by one of the tables.
Phantom watched curiously as he reached over to grab one of the fake flowers from the table's vase. She noticed It was the only purple one in the bouquet.
Ghost twirled the plastic green stem in his fingers for a moment, before popping the flower right off the top with his other claw and turning to Phantom.
Her ears lowered in pleasant surprise as he set it in her hair with a soft smile.
"Happy Valentine's Day, my love." He murmured, tail wagging softly behind him.
"Awww..." Phantom smiled lovingly, throwing her arms around his neck. "Happy Valentine's Day, Babe..."
He returned the hug, closing his eyes with a smile. "I love you..."
She felt their emotions blend together, both full of overwhelming adoration for each other. "I love you, too..."
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A small smile was shown from behind a dark mask, a soft sigh echoing off the concrete walls as green eyes closed.
'They're finally together.'
A feeling of warm relief was sent out, silently hoping to reach far enough to make a connection.
And it did.
Phantom and Ghost both felt it.
An unseen warmth surrounded them, engulfing them in an invisible hug.
"It knows..." Phantom whispered, tightening her grip just a little around Ghost.
"It knows." Ghost echoed in a whisper, holding her closer.
Neither of them knew where the mysterious feelings were coming from, but they weren't scared by it.
For it knew them.