Metal Souls

Restless

Your POV

I sighed to myself as I sat in the company's car with a couple of my belongings in the back. I was just returning from my apartment and pulled into the front of the pizzeria. Parking at one of the spots close to the door I stopped and turned off the ignition taking out the keys. As I did I put one wrist on the wheel and my free hand on the bridge of my nose. I felt myself getting tired... But I knew exactly what happens if I were to fall asleep... I even noticed it was getting dark I should be getting some sleep around this time... But I didn't want to go back.

I stepped out of the car and locked the doors before heading inside. I was greeted by the girls finally in at least some proper clothing while they were on stage. I gave a little wave as I went to the office and took a seat. Feeling drowsy I looked at the coffee machine on the desk. Turning it on and grabbing a mug I slipped it under the nozzle and waited. Rubbing my tire eyes with my thumbs I huffed as the coffee started to pour into the mug. When it was done I took a huge gulp drinking it black and ignoring the hot temperature. All I cared was about staying awake. Eventually Freddy popped her head into the office.

Freddy: Hey where you able to get-... Are you drinking coffee?

Me: Yeah...

Freddy: At 11 PM?

Me: That is what the clock says...

Freddy:...You're trying to avoid sleeping, aren't you?

Me: No. I just want some coffee... There's nothing wrong with that is there?

Freddy:...Let me see your face (Y/N)...

Me: I'm doing something...

Freddy: I wasn't asking. Turn around.

I sighed as I rotated my chair to her eyes slightly irritated and burning. She shook her head in slight disappointment.

Freddy: You need to get some rest. You look horrible.

Me: I've been worse. I'm fine... I just need a little coffee.

Freddy: So you can avoid the nightmares?

I just huffed lowly as I turned back to the desk looking through a bunch of files. She came to my side sitting on my desk. While making sure she was in my point of view.

Freddy: I know they're bothering you. I can't blame you... But you need to talk about it or get some rest. You can't avoid it forever.

Me: I know I can't... I just... Don't want to go back there. It's one thing to be dealing with physical illusions on a daily basis and another to be fighting for my life as soon as I close my eyes.

Freddy: So you thought forcing yourself awake until you had Insomnia was a good idea?

Me: It's a lot more pleasant than dying...

There was a moment of silence before she sighed stepping into the room. I then felt her grab my chair and pull me back.

Me: What are you-?

Freddy: Come on. Stand up.

Me: I-

Freddy: Up and at em.

I groaned as I stood up and she pushed the chair back under the desk. She then went back to her position behind me.

Freddy: Now face away from me and sit down.

Me: But you just-

Freddy: On the ground.

I stood there in utter confusion as she simply stared at me and tapped her foot.

Freddy: I'm waiting.

My eye twitched before I put my hands up and turned around. I took a seat on the ground and stared straight. I heard a little bit of movement behind me before she spoke again.

Freddy: Lean back slowly.

I hesitated once again before I slowly started to lay back. Eventually thinking my head will touch the ground. All I felt was a soft surface meeting my hair. Looking up I saw Freddy's eyes stare down into mine. I finally took notice of what my head was laying on in her lap.

Freddy: Is your head comfortable?

Me: Yes...

Freddy: Then get some rest. I'm not going anywhere...

Me: I-

Freddy: Ah-ah! That means shut up and close your eyes.

I huffed as my eyes closed shut. I tried my best to ease myself as took small breaths... Getting more and more drowsy I eventually felt a pair of fingers going through my hair. I shivered a bit from the mere reaction of being touched. My tension then eased itself as I felt the soothing motion of her hand grazing my hair.

Freddy: I'll be here waiting... I won't leave you. I promise.

She said letting those be the final words I heard before I finally fell asleep. Now in the dream world I looked around seeing I was now sitting at a small table with Old Man Consequences sitting on the other side.

O.M.C.: You've finally came back...

Me: I guess it's inevitable that I did.

O.M.C.: Indeed... As much as I desire your life in a safer position. We both know that will not be so...

Me: ...Where is Baby?

O.M.C.: She was taken... She is no longer among this world now.

Me: By who?

He looked towards the left as I followed his hollowed eyes seeing a door. This time a dark aura surrounded it with a beaming light of red shining through the bottom crack.

O.M.C.: She no longer has control. When we will see her again I do not know. But when you do see her. Do not trust her... Know the reality versus the lie.

Me: I understand... But what about this night?

O.M.C.: THEY will be restless tonight... Things will look different and your surroundings will try to distract you from the true threat... Now go... Put these demons to rest.

Me: Will do.