Something Unusual

Prologue

A wide, barren landscape stretches far from between the buildings located in separate districts. It was a place where there were no civilizations, damp and empty sights. The cold, bitterness of the air prospers. The buildings are familiar, old restaurants lost to time, some abandon, some in old conditions. As if the buildings themselves were either sinking within the ground or fell from above. The establishments were of Freddy Fazbear's entertainment, but the animatronics still roam these lands. Settlement has begun to flourish to their own living conditions and made families amongst themselves. Groups who have been within the buildings since the mysterious great fall began to question what else could be out there. They'd all gather to confront one another of what to do, chaos and the misguided were forming. There was no order, until Marionette stood out to say, "we are still here, we must make the most of what we have." Others questioned their insights, what purpose could they have left? Golden Freddy then stepped in to help the conflict settle, the animatronics listened to the instructions fairly well coming from him. If there were to be any trouble, they'd be banished outside the lands, outsiders must be watched out for but welcomed if they happen to be lost souls like they once were. They were all here for a reason, so they must come together strong and not push each other for how different they may seem. Well, some more than others. Springtrap was deemed to be not forgiven, for past trauma and mistakes he did towards everyone. Thus, he rebels on the fact of settling down, so they left. Out of sight, old folk lore stories the animatronics tell one another as they grew together. The nightmares too, were willing to join the rebel, but Nightmarionne denied the idea of seeing their companions join the unlucky. If it weren't for Nightmarionne joining the group as a lost soul in need of help, the nightmares as a whole would have joined Springtrap's cause in leaving the land and abandoning their Fazbear brothers. They were given a chance, a choice to live a life. Not in the same way as before, but at least a start. Nightmare Foxy and Nightmare Freddy dislike the idea but went along with them due to the fact Nightmarionne had connections with both Marionette and Golden Freddy. Two beings who were known to be the most powerful higher ups within the group of animatronics. Two who told the others; that they should remain, establish territory/land, but never harm one another. Those who denied these terms, may seek other means of survival, without the needs of those who wish to thrive in living a better future. Marionette being the ones to talk, due to Golden Freddy losing his ability to speak, but that didn't stop the fact he was giving the animatronics a choice in their new terms. And by the sight of him, no one wanted to step across his boundaries. The nightmares, given the fact they are a replicant nightmarish versions of the gang; respect the wishes of these powerful entities. Respected all they're minor demands as if they were close brothers, family even. As do everyone who have agree and went to their respected buildings gathering together as families would. There were moments where there was new animatronics roaming the area, confused and lost. Once or twice the animatronics would help the lost and find them a new home. Spreading the word, and helping one another, the barren landscape was beginning to feel a little bit like a loving home to them all. A strange kind of place, but a friendly place for sure.

There are about four groups of the animatronics territory that have been established as of now. The first group; consisting of the original gang including Golden Freddy, have established a helping hand in several animatronics who were found abandoned, abused, and traumatized. Freddy took in an orphan cub found at the base of a great old tree by the forbidden forest. Freddy was only out there as a scout for the lost, he picked up the small cub and took her home. There was no one around from where the small cub was placed at. Freddy even went as far as waiting there for hours till it began to rain. As he went home with the abandon cub, he told the others including Golden Freddy. None have dealt with this type of thing before, a child no less. Freddy adopted the cub as his own and named her Frinzy. Few years later, Golden Freddy was out to take trash out the back of the building and rescued abused and abandon children near his home. They were small critters, consisting of three, who were found in a trash can. They quickly bonded over Golden Freddy, but they were familiar looking. Golden Freddy paid a visit to the nightmares asking about them and Nightmare Freddy. They knew no such thing; Nightmare Freddy had no connections to these critters who looked closely to him. The little ones didn't care of their origin, they follow Golden Freddy around as comfort and grew close to him. Thus, Golden Freddy adopted the Freddles. Just as how the Freddles looked similar to Nightmare Freddy with zero connections, so was Frinzy and Withered Freddy. They both looked similar but have no connections with one another. Giving a strange coincidence of these abandon children, were they made to look as close as they did to throw everyone off. Golden Freddy issued a meeting about the topic, and the others agree that it seemed suspicious. It saddens them that these are children being left abandoned here and there. He also alerted the others to do a search out behind their buildings, every night in case they find something. After the discussion that day, Golden Freddy went home and out back to make sure nothing suspicious has happened behind the buildings while he was away. Low and behold, he spotted two strange figures fighting over a chest. Golden Freddy let out a scream that echoed the entire narrow landscape, the two figures held their ears after such a screech. They've noticed Golden Freddy approaching and ran off, disappearing, leaving the chest they were fighting over behind. Golden Freddy walked up to the chest and could hear a cry of panic inside. He quickly took it in his home, asking the others to help him break the chest open. It was difficult but they pulled it off, opening the chest revealed a lone jester. The look of this one was a strange combo close to the Marionette but stitched together with different colored fabric as if they were a doll. Why were strange individuals tussling over them, and why were they locked up in a chest? The jester lad was frightened, they seem to not want to leave the chest they were locked in. The others tried to persuade them to leave the chest, providing food and water, a place to sleep. Letting them know they were safe with them here. Golden Freddy had an idea, and picked up the small puppet like jester, carrying him over to his room. Golden Freddy doesn't have much lighting in his room, helps him think in peace. Besides the lighting, he had a prototype replica of Marionette's music box, in which they once slept in. He then placed the frightened jester inside the music box, as he winds up the crank for the chimes to play. The jester then went to sleep, curled up in the box. They seem to have felt safer now being in a comfortable box. Golden Freddy then left the room closing the door behind him, then discussing what to do with the jester. The others didn't know what to do, and Golden Freddy witnessed the culprits, so for the time being, Golden Freddy kept the jester lad as a temporary guest until he got his answers straight. The gang knows that Golden Freddy has a heart and would most likely keep the child, but they tried to let them be for now as they find ways to handle what new info they've discovered. The next day, Golden Freddy tried to spread the news to being more alert about the area for lost animatronic children. Not long after, Marionette has spotted the figures Golden Freddy has describe roaming in areas that not many would often go to. Places such as abandon buildings, back alleys, and barren areas where they weren't allowed to go to. The two felt troubled as to how they would handle to explain to the rest of the groups in case they too happen to come across this. Marionette went to tell Nightmarionne the issue as for Golden Freddy, he went to find an old friend.

Deep within the forbidden forest, Golden Freddy made his way through following a stream of water to a cave. It was slowing starting to rain as he walked through puddles, mud lightly covering his feet as he sloshes through the streams. The further in the darkness Golden Freddy went, there was a glimpse of light that can be seen in between the rough edges of trees blocking the path. Passing through, the light came from within the sheltered like cave, covered in moss and greenery spreading off to the sides. Assuming the worse to follow, Golden Freddy knocked on the door. It opened with a loud creek, an old rust like animatronic with the scent of decay was living here. Golden Freddy showed signs to them asking if they may come in. The rust like animatronic took a quick glance at the situation in front of him and unlocked his door to let Golden Freddy in. The door creak opened as Golden Freddy was invited and walked in. Inside was smooth edges, the walls were chisel in the formation of a round like home, some holes led to other rooms as there was surprisingly fancy like furniture with knitted cloth placed. Golden Freddy sat on the wide looking couch that had wet towels on the side while old animatronic went into the other room and got the hot water running to make some tea. Looking around, the place seemed stable, but not enough to keep him alive for too long. This was the home of Springtrap.

He then sat down on an old chair across Golden Freddy, stirring a cup of tea. "Care for a cup?"

Golden Freddy raised a hand to deny the offer. Springtrap then took a sip and asked the big question, "So. Why has the big boss bear come to visit an old rebel traitor like me?" He then blew air on his tea to cool off awaiting Golden Freddy's answer. Golden Freddy then tried to communicate to Springtrap using sign language in hopes his old friend can explain the issue him and the others are discovering. Asking if Springtrap had anything in hand with it. "Hmm, my sign language is a bit rusty Golden boy, so bear with me." Springtrap sets his tea down as he tries to put together what his friend was trying to explain. "You and your other friends are suddenly finding lost children, but managed to see purple entities before they vanished out of sight?" Golden Freddy nodded at the exact description of what he was trying to say. "So just because they were purple, you thought it was me behind it?" Golden Freddy looked down noticing Springtrap's tone of voice was proof he isn't the cause of it. Uncertain if he is unwanted after that statement of assumption, Golden Freddy got up from his seat. Giving Springtrap a gesture of an apology and a quick goodbye, then made his way to the door. Springtrap stopped him by putting his hand on Golden Freddy's shoulder. "Hey pal, it's alright that you'd assume I'd be the answer, but you don't have to put the blame on yourself for a mistake we all take upon each other." Golden Freddy turns to look at his decaying friend. "I understand the others are dependent on you because you're a strong figure to them, but nobody is perfect. I mean, look at me, living in a place like this. You're probably thinking, 'I feel sorry for the guy' don't be. I made my choice when you and the puppet made that rule. Besides, I'm not wanted out there. I'm sorry you are finding these kids from the purple beings, but they'd be safer with you than them. To answer your question, face to face, No that's not by my hand of authority. My hand on things is done for your concern. If anything, I'll help look out for these things in my area, just give me the word and I'll be there." Golden Freddy nodded his head, hoping to not cause his friend to do more than he could just for him. If he's willing to help the others rather than himself is anything than redemption, he is wishing Springtrap to join the others above the ground and away from the forest. The two shook hands, silently staring at each other, one more concern for the other. Golden Freddy bid his farewell and left. Springtrap looked outside his door, watching his old friend walk away got him to think this visit was more than what it was to him.