Cradle Singing Lullaby

A Part of Freddy's band

An hour before opening.

Lefty felt a stirring that day. She had met him yesterday, and he told her that he had seen her watching him from somewhere. 

He didn't think it was possible, but the guys he had met the other day, a mass of men and wires, they were also...?

"Lefty, what's wrong?"

Lefty notices by Freddy's voice.

'I... Nothing."

"Okay! If you need anything at all, just ask this Rockstar Freddy!"

He was as exhilarated as ever, and made his way to the stage with his nose pricking and excited.

"Are you worried about something?"

Chica and Bonnie called out and came to Lefty's side, concerned about him.

"I'm fine."

"If you need anything, just let us know."

She patted him on the shoulder and went to her post. 

All he can do is vaguely see their backs.

I hope I'm worrying too much...

"Ahoy."

A strong-willed voice poked Lefty in the back. Foxy was looking at him through the curtains.

"If something happens to this place, we'll be the first to know. Don't worry about anything else."

The parrot on him shoulder gave a sharp look and a squawk.

Lefty was a little stunned to hear them speak so matter-of-factly, when he thought he heard a voice from somewhere.

'Foxy is reliable after all!' 'Freddy and the others are our friends,' 'Chica is kind of cool too,' 'I wonder if the show is still on,' 'I'm looking forward to the show!' '...It's a nostalgic view.'

... It was the voice of the children sleeping inside Lefty.

They were the voices of children who loved Freddy and his friends. They were comforted by the fact that they were on their side.

"...."

Lefty listened quietly to their voices.

"... I see. You guys love Freddy and him friends, don't you?"

He whispered this to the children and patted his chest.

Lefty headed for the stage. All the Rock stars were waiting for him.

They were all waiting for him. Here you go.

"You look great! What shall we sing first today?"

Lefty was the first to open his mouth as the band discussed the song.

"I'd like something a little older. Something we've been singing since the very beginning."

Of course, everyone was surprised. They had never heard Lefty make such a suggestion before, and were surprised at the unexpectedness of the content. Foxy responded with a grin.

"You're a tasteful, aren't ya? Me like it."

"Freddy agrees!"

"Me too."

"Let's rock!"

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The show that day was the most fun he had ever had. It was comforting to make eye contact with fellow performers during the performance, as if the feeling was mutual.