Sparkle Like a Superstar

Chapter 115

Standing at the bottom of the ramp from the lift was Darren. His clothes were torn, and there was very obvious injuries to his body. He had fresh stitches down his chest, stomach and on the side of his head. Saphira had no idea what has been done to him, but seeing him right now was both relieving and worrying at the same time. It felt like a coincidence to her, but it could also be chance Springtrap had let him go about the same time that Freddy collapsed due to the damaged wiring in his neck. Vanessa was more interested in finding Gregory, so she doubted any of them k e that Freddy would collapse.

Saphira walked down the ramp with Roxy close behind. "Darren..." She didn't get too close to him, in case he was being controlled by Springtrap. "I am so sorry for what has happened to you. You look...awful." She let more tears fall from her eyes. "I wish I was not stupid enough to go sticking my nose in business that didn't concern me. You wouldn't have gone through torment otherwise."

Darren took a deep breath and he smiled weakly at her, shuffling a little to brace himself on the wall. "It is okay..." She stepped closer with worry as he sounded breathless at the moment. "Regardless of what you did, I think this would have happened anyway." He looked at the animatronics and frowned a little. "Why is Freddy being carried? He looks like...he is offline or something."

"He is. He got hit in the neck by my former father with a crowbar, and it damaged some wiring." Darren blinked in surprise as he listened to her. "It must have gotten worse since he collapsed on stage. Now I have to fix the wire." The man frowned a little and she put her hands on her hips. "You're not in the right condition to help, Darren. And I don't know what Springtrap has done to you. I...I might not be able to trust you for a while."

Darren seemed hurt by her words, but he understood. "I get it...you should worry...he...I know he cut my skull open and did something. That is why..." He lifts his hand and gestured to the side of his head. "I have this...plus...now he can shut off my heart any time he wants...or squeezes it...my heart is no longer organic..."

"Oh, no..." Saphira felt so sorry for him. "I guess you were scooped for that." He nodded and groaned as he held his stomach. "I wish I could help you, but..."

"You should keep your distance." She blinked and stepped back as soon as he said his warning. "Springtrap can and will control my actions. He is very angry at you, so...yeah..." Darren glanced at the animatronics as they listen to him. "If...If I do something that requires you do whatever it takes to keep Saphira alive, you must stop me. Even if it kills me."

They were all surprised by his comment as they had not expected that from him. But it definitely seemed like he understood that he has been compromised by Springtrap. Saphira was saddened by his warning, but she understood. Keeping her distance from him was the safest thing she could do right now. And she likely couldn't speak to him about everything like she could before. But she did know that Springtrap could already know about their past conversations.

"We will heed your warnings, Darren," Mr Hippo said gently, gesturing for Monty and Bonnie to walk off the platform. "I hope it will not come to us having to end your life to save Saphira. But we will need your warning. It will be best if you go and rest." He glanced at the visible stitches and bruises on Darren's body. "You need to heal from whatever Springtrap has done to you."

"Yep...and because I could get in the way." Darren sighed as he turned to walk towards Parts and Service. I'll got through one of your rooms to reach Rockstar Row and go to my room. I refuse to go to Saphira's office."

"That is a good idea. Maybe one of us should go with you," Pigpatch offered as he watched Darren limp. He was not walking very fast, but the man shook his head. "Why not? I do not think it is wise of you to be walking around like that, Darren."