Sparkle Like a Superstar

Chapter 83

The other bots had filled Parts and Service as Saphira finished working on Freddy. She explained to them the reason why Darren was there and they were all surprised that she would be teaching him. She told them she would explain the reason why she won't be able to it eventually, and it won't be forever, it would be just until she had the baby. Of course, the animatronics wanted to know sooner, but Saphira insisted on performing the maintenance and begin instructing Darren on what to do. Bonnie, Mr Hippo, Pigpatch, Freddy and Foxette were accepting of it, but the others were not as happy about it as they believed they should know now. Saphira wouldn't give in of course, so she and Darren went ahead with the maintenance. It took a bit longer than it usually would as Saphira began teaching Darren on what to do. She was happy he picked up on it quickly, of course, it wasn't like her way of maintenance, but she knew by the time she was too big to maintain the animatronics, he should be decent enough.

When they finally finished the maintenance on Happy Frog, Saphira was relieved. She walked out of the cylinder with Darren, letting him to finish the log so he could become familiar with the routine of that once the diagnostic is a success.

"So, Saphira..." Mr Hippo began and she turned her head slightly when he spoke to her. "I guess we are going to be educated. Should we begin?"

She nodded silently for a moment and took a breath. "I guess we should...um..." She looked at the computer and saw Darren had finished the log. "I left my notes in the office. Can you just grab them for me? It pretty much is needed to show the animatronics."

"Alright, I will be back," Darren said with a smile. "Take a seat. Do you want water or anything to eat?"

"Um...water please." Saphira walked over to a chair and took a seat with a sigh. "I will probably need it."

The man chuckled as he ran to the door to head to the office. Mr Hippo stepped closer to Saphira curiously. "Are you not able to explain what will happen during the pregnancy without your notes?" He asked curiously. "We hardly know anything. We have seen a few pregnant women before, but that is it."

Saphira shrugged as she grasps both hands together. "Well...the notes have visuals to help you understand. I can easily talk about it, but it is easier to sort of see it...if it makes sense."

"I suppose it does," Mr Hippo said with a shrug. "Though you will find that we will believe you. I don't believe you would lie to us about it. Especially since it is something we will never be able to experience."

Saphira smirked slightly at that. "You should be glad you won't ever have to experience it Mr Hippo. I think when I tell you about it, it might scare you a little. Though, to be fair..." She glanced down at her hands as her smirk fades away. "I am scared. I've...I now have a fear of going through the pregnancy process...the birth...it...I had considered sterilizing myself when I have the money."

"That is a surprise to me, I have seen how happy some women are while pregnant," Pigpatch said softly. "Although, I suppose with this particular circumstance, I can understand why it is less than thrilling for you."

Saphira nodded at him. "If I do decide to have a child, I would likely adopt. There are many children out there who don't have families for a variety of reasons. So...at least it isn't like I'll forever be childless." She smiled at them before glancing back at her hands, scratching a little at her thumbs nervously. She knew it was stupid to be nervous about telling them, but she knew it was just the fear of this pregnancy that was getting to her. "I hope I am not worrying you all. I will try not to worry...stress is not good for me anymore."

"Really?" Mr Hippo was surprised by that and hummed softly. "Hmm...I did overhear once stress is bad for the baby from someone. I don't really understand that at all. I suppose we will do our best...or...Freddy will do his best to keep you stressfree."