Sparkle Like a Superstar

Chapter 35

Saphira sat in her office devouring a thick steak she was able to get from Gator Ribs, it was very juicy, tender and full of flavor. Saphira was enjoying every bite of it. She had decided on something from the restaurant after leaving Parts and Service with Bonnie and Freddy, and they went with her to the restaurant to get the steak. She also had a red velvet cupcake and a cup of soda to enjoy as well, but she was enjoying the steak the most. Freddy and Bonnie definitely did not understand, but Freddy himself was overjoyed to see her enjoy it. Especially given he knew some of her past, so he knew that this food was good for her to eat.

"Oh my...if anyone asks me where to find the best steak in town..." She smacked her lips, looking at the half-eaten fillet on her plate. "I am going to tell them Freddy's has the best steak."

Freddy and Bonnie chuckle at Saphira as she was very enthusiastic about the steak. "I am glad you enjoy it very much. You can have steak every night if you want to." Freddy's suggestion sounded like a good idea, but Saphira did not want to get sick of steak every night, so she would refrain from doing that.

"Mmm, maybe once a week. That will be plenty of time to enjoy it." She chuckled softly as she sat at her desk, clicking through the cameras. "Well...at least I don't see anything...unusual just yet."

Freddy glanced at the monitors, he himself was as concerned as Saphira about who or what was in the pizzaplex. It seemed everything had died down for now. He hoped it remained that way. "I suppose with Bonnie and I with you, the person probably don't want to do anything."

"Maybe...but...they might not be afraid of you either Freddy. You don't share the same temper as Monty..." She glanced at him from looking at the monitors. "In a way, that is a good thing. But they might see it as a weakness."

"That might be true...but we are programmed to detect intruders and danger, so it is unlikely we will hesitate doing anything to the person. Especially if we cannot see their face." Interesting. The bots had not yet seen this person, so they have not yet detected an actual threat. What Bonnie said made sense, so the person was indeed avoiding them for the moment. "Do not worry about our ability to protect you Saphira if we need to. You already know we can hurt humans. We have never done so intentionally, but...somehow I think that might change."

Saphira believed that too. While did not want to see someone being beaten into a pulp by the animatronics, she would rather that she be alive anyway. And she knew the animatronics would protect her. She didn't know if Monty would, but if what Bonnie said was true, he wouldn't hesitate. Especially as he was unhappy that someone made it seem like he scared her with the doll the previous shift.

"Who knows, my self defense might just be all we need anyway. Hopefully." Saphira had been practicing it a lot more at home too. She could not do it here at the pizzaplex, but that did not mean she didn't want to practice at home. "But I hope it won't be necessary and the police can deal with them."

"Indeed." Freddy glanced at the monitors briefly before gazing at Saphira. "Even if you are confident in your abilities Saphira, I do believe that tomorrow, do not go into the utility tunnels alone. I fear what you experience will be worse."

Saphira nodded. "I don't plan on going alone...which means we have to play it smart to not get spotted. You know Darren and Cliff will be on my back if you guys come with me again."

"I know. It makes me so worried now for you."

She took another bite of her steak and turned to smile at Freddy. "You worrying too much is not good Freddy. I know you cannot help it, but I will be okay."

"That is what you said before you went into the tunnels," Bonnie said softly, tilting his head with a smirk. "And look what happened. You can speak, but you can't promise Saphira. Even you should know that."