How to Save a Spark

Chapter 14

     I groaned and slowly regained consciousness as I overheard talking.

     "You can't just keep her here."

     "Oh, yes I can. Besides, we needed a test subject for this new program. If it works, it'll be even better than the occulous rift."

     "But she's just a girl! You can't just-"

     "Would you like to volunteer?"

     "Well, no, but-"

     "Then shut up and get out of my way." A sudden clang of a gate made my eyes dart open. A guy squatted down in front of me. I tried to talk, but the best I could do was open and close my mouth. I couldn't see who it was since he was avoiding my gaze as he connected some wires to my arm, head and legs.

     "I'm sorry." The guy grumbled under his breath as he pulled back into the shadows.

     "Good, so let's see if this works." I started feeling really tired again, so I closed my eyes and lost consciousness for a little bit. When I opened my eyes, I was standing in a room with a desk, an awning, two vents, and a fan to keep me company (*COUGH!* TheDiamondMinecart reference).

     I heard the telephone ring, so I clicked speaker.

   "Hello, hello? Uh, I wanted to record a message for you to help you get settled in on your first night. Um, I actually worked in that office before you. I'm finishing up my last week now, as a matter of fact. So, I know it can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm here to tell you there's nothing to worry about. Uh, you'll do fine. So, let's just focus on getting you through your first week. Okay?

Uh, let's see, first there's an introductory greeting from the company that I'm supposed to read. Uh, it's kind of a legal thing, you know. Um, "Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. A magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life. Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for damage to property or person. Upon discovering that damage or death has occurred, a missing person report will be filed within 90 days, or as soon property and premises have been thoroughly cleaned and bleached, and the carpets have been replaced."

Blah blah blah, now that might sound bad, I know, but there's really nothing to worry about. Uh, the animatronic characters here do get a bit quirky at night, but do I blame them? No. If I were forced to sing those same stupid songs for twenty years and I never got a bath? I'd probably be a bit irritable at night too. So, remember, these characters hold a special place in the hearts of children and we need to show them a little respect, right? Okay.

So, just be aware, the characters do tend to wander a bit. Uh, they're left in some kind of free roaming mode at night. Uh...Something about their servos locking up if they get turned off for too long. Uh, they used to be allowed to walk around during the day too. But then there was The Bite of '87. Yeah. I-It's amazing that the human body can live without the frontal lobe, you know?

Uh, now concerning your safety, the only real risk to you as a night watchman here, if any, is the fact that these characters, uh, if they happen to see you after hours probably won't recognize you as a person. They'll p-most likely see you as a metal endoskeleton without its costume on. Now since that's against the rules here at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, they'll probably try to...forcefully stuff you inside a Freddy Fazbear suit. Um, now, that wouldn't be so bad if the suits themselves weren't filled with crossbeams, wires, and animatronic devices, especially around the facial area. So, you could imagine how having your head forcefully pressed inside one of those could cause a bit of discomfort...and death. Uh, the only parts of you that would likely see the light of day again would be your eyeballs and teeth when they pop out the front of the mask, heh.

Y-Yeah, they don't tell you these things when you sign up. But hey, first day should be a breeze. I'll chat with you tomorrow. Uh, check those cameras, and remember to close the doors only if absolutely necessary. Gotta conserve power. Alright, good night."

     I stared at the phone as it clicked off. I finally muttered, "This is a joke, right?" I spotted a ipad sitting on the desk. I picked it up and scanned all the cameras. Toys Freddy, Chica and Bonnie were in their rightful place on the stage, so I wound up the music box. For some reason, music not from the music box started playing, so I grabbed a nearby flashlight and flicked it on to see Freddy.

     "Oh, hey buddy. Are you the pizza man?" I asked politely, throwing on the Freddy mask from on top of the desk. He left when I started thinking about that F.N.A.F. video, how to make it not scary. I peeked out of the mask and checked the vents, still tense. This is gonna be a looong night.