Broken Record

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Freddy had made his way to the Superstar Daycare. He had to go around to the exit because he wouldn't be able to get through the slide. The tube was small and only designed for children to go through, not animatronics. The daycare was filled with eye-catching colors that drew your attention. It had an energetic vibe to it that makes you want to run around and play, to be a kid again.

But that changes when the lights go out. It's rather terrifying being in there. Moondrop would be loose and if he catches you. Freddy shivered remembering when moondrop had caught him, dragging him away from the recharge station. Dragging him away from Gregory.

He knew It was different now, but he still couldn't shake that feeling. Moondrop is still creepy, but at least he's a little less intense whenever the lights go out now.

Freddy stood in front of the doors about to enter when he heard Gregory's and Sundrop's voices.

"Wow! That sounds super exciting, super exciting!" Sundrop exclaimed. "Shh, Sunny, keep your voice down." Gregory chided in a hushed tone.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Gregory, but I just can't believe that we're going through with this." Sundrop apologized.

Going through with what? Now Freddy was curious.

"Yeah, me neither, but we have to keep this between us. Freddy can't know about this." Gregory stated.

" Yes, yes otherwise it would spoil the surprise." Sundrop responded.

Freddy's ears had perked up at the sound of his name, They were talking about him.

"Exactly."

What suprise? Now Freddy was feeling a bit guilty, well even more guilty about eavesdropping.

Freddy now understood why Vanessa was acting so tense. Maybe he should just pretend like he never heard them. "Freddy will be so happy!"

Freddy then decides to make his entrance. "I'll be happy about what?" He asked, making Sundrop and Gregory jump.

"Oh, umm I was just saying how happy you'll be to see Gregory! Yeah!" Sundrop responded, rather nervously.

"I'm always happy to see Gregory." Freddy stated, as he glanced over at the boy. Gregory was fiddling with his fingers.

"Hey Freddy..." Gregory said. "Yes Gregory."

"Let's go see the others!" He exclaimed, going up to Freddy.

The bear chuckled at the boy. "Alright, let's go, Superstar." The boy smiled brightly at the nickname. "Okay, Bye Sunny!" He waved goodbye to the daycare attendant.

"Bye, Bye Gregory!" Sundrop waved ecstatically. The two made their way out of the daycare and proceeded towards Rockstar Row.

Freddy's mind was still swarming with questions. Were they planning something? Why couldn't they tell him? Freddy was so caught up in his thoughts that he hadn't noticed that Gregory had stopped walking.

He looked back to see Gregory fiddling with fingers. "Freddy... did you happen to hear what Sunny and I were talking about?"

Freddy looked down, he knew he couldn't lie, especially not to Gregory. "Yes, but I didn't hear much I assure you."

Gregory seemed a bit relieved to hear that, but he was still a little uneasy. "Can, Can you forget about what you heard?"

"I have already forgotten." Gregory sighed, before smiling at Freddy. "Thanks Freddy."

"No problem Superstar." If he could make the expression he would be smiling back at him.

Gregory had caught up to Freddy and they continued their walk to Rockstar Row.

Freddy still couldn't shake that feeling that there was more to it than that, but guess he'll just have to wait a bit more.