Better Left Behind. (Michael Afton AU)

Father.

(Trigger warning:gore,violence,child murder,kidnapping.)
I'm so so sorry that I didn't update sooner! I was having a creative block and was busy. Thank you all so much for waiting! I hope you enjoy!

"Michael..it's been so long."

Michael turned around and almost gagged, his father had been reduced to a rotting corpse in an animatronic suit. Pieces of rotting flesh stuck out all around the suit. "Father." Michael choked out, terrified.

"You useless bastard." William hissed, he lunged and Michael didn't dodge fast enough. His father had gotten ahold of his neck and was holding him up, Michael struggled to get free, and was frantically kicking. "I can't kill you yet, I'll throw you in with the others I caught." Others? Michael thought to himself, and before he could even blink, something hard came flying towards his face and he was out like a light.

When he woke up he immediately noticed the faces of two people, the one and only Carlton Burke and a blonde haired child who looked to be about 6 and appeared to be sleeping. He shot up off the cold concrete floor and took a second to compose himself. Carlton snapped out of his daze and his eyes widened. "M-Michael? Why are you here- how are you here?" Michael stood up and brushed himself off. "I was in town and I decided to um..look around." He said, still a bit groggy from sleep. "I thought you died!"
"Well obviously I didn't. Wait..What's that girl's name?" Michael asked.

"Sarah." Carlton replied.
Michael's eyes  took on a look of slight panic.
"Isn't she missing? Where are the three others?"
Carlton's face darkened. "I don't know but- they were here-he-he dragged them out one by one I don't know if they are even still alive."
Michael felt guilty, "They could still be alive." He murmured.
"Yes..but we can't do anything if we're stuck in here!" Carlton shouted, making Michael flinch. He was about to apologize when Michael stood up. "Do you hear that?" He said while walking towards the bars. He looked out and just saw a hallway, but he heard loud footsteps.

Carlton tensed as Michael strained his hearing. "I think it's him." Carlton whispered. Michael tensed and stepped back, not wanting to be anywhere near his father. Sarah woke up from her sleep and also heard the footsteps. She quickly stood up and stepped back, bumping into Michael. She turned around and her eyes widened in fear and she scrambled away cowering in the corner, tears gathering in her eyes. Michael felt guilty but before he could say anything his Father stood outside the bars holding a key. He opened the door and stepped closer to the child cowering in the corner. He reached out to grab her but Carlton quickly intervened. "Take me instead." He said firmly, not wanting Sarah to get hurt. Michael gave him a look as to say, "what the fuck are you doing?!"
William sighed obviously annoyed.
"You're useless at the moment..but we can make a deal."

Carlton nodded, willing to do anything to save a young girl's life.

"We trade Michael's life, for hers, he dies. She lives." William said, malice laced in his tone.

Carlton's eyes widened, "No-you can't..please anything else." He didn't want either of them to die.

"Deal." Michael said, walking towards William. "Michael? What no stop-" His father grabbed Michael's arm and dragged him out. He swiftly closed and locked the door behind him. Carlton was attempting to comfort the younger girl, who was sobbing.

He was dragged along the hallway, he was shaking and he tried his best to hide it.

They soon reached a room, 3 animatronics were standing there, they seemed to be completely finished. When Michael looked closer he wanted to throw up. Blood dripped out through the eyes of the animatronics. He killed them..oh my god oh my god.. he was pulled out of his thoughts by William yanking him towards a table. "If you try to escape I'll kill you before you can even blink."

William set the keys down on his desk and began to rummage through a drawer looking for something. Michael kept his eyes on the keys, planning to grab them and help Carlton and Sarah escape. I need to make a distraction..what's something he would care about?
"Oh my god..that animatronic just moved!" Michael said, in his best fake horrified voice. William whipped around quickly and stepped towards the animatronic. Michael quickly grabbed the keys and dashed towards the door with his Father close behind. He slammed the door behind him and used a chair to keep it locked. Should keep him busy for a minute or two.. Michael thought while racing down the hallway.

He soon reached the jail like room and unlocked the door while Carlton was confused and trying to comfort the girl. "You guys need to go now!" He whispered while ushering them down the hallway. They soon reached the main room and he quickly lead them through the hallway that lead to the exit. Footsteps were behind Michael but he couldn't panic now, Carlton and Sarah had to get home safely. The footsteps were so close behind, along with grunts of anger and heavy breathing. He saw Carlton and the girl push through the front door. Just as he was about to follow them, William grabbed his arm. Carlton stopped but told Sarah to keep running. "Michael!" He shouted.
"I'll be ok! Just please get the girl home safe." He said, unwilling to put his friend in danger. He Father tried to land a hit on his stomach but he managed to pull away.
"No I can't leave you alone again!" Carlton shouted, beginning to run back.
"I swear to fucking god if you come back here instead of calling the police I will kill you!" Michael yelled as his Father landed a blow on his stomach. He hissed in pain and tried to grapple away to no success.

"I'm going to come back for you Michael!"

Hi! I'm sorry this chapter is shorter than usual! And again I apologize for the long wait. Please tell what you thought or what you would like to see happen next! Have a wonderful day!