The Winged Child

♥ Chapter 13: Past Improprieties

***Main Street***

C.C. POV:

I watch in amusement as Fredbear finishes his torment on the students and sets them down. "Bwah! L-let's get outta here!" one of the students said before they both ran away. "Deep breaths Deuce, they're gone now." Bubba says soothingly while Deuce takes deep breaths. "What's wrong?" Grim asks, finally opening his eyes. "I almost did it again, didn't I...? ARGH! I was dead-set on becoming an honor student this time, too!" Deuce says to himself angrily, earning looks of confusion from everyone. "When I was in middle school, I was pretty wild. I cut school all the time and got in fights. I called my teachers names, hung out with bullies, bleached my hair...I blasted around tight curves on my Magic Wheel...I'd show off my magic to kids who couldn't use it yet... I was a total punk." Deuce explains in regret.

"So you were only a little more annoying than you are now?" Grim asks. "Grim, be nice." Bubba says. "That explains the outburst back at the caves." I comment, Bubba nods in agreement. "But one night, I saw my mom talking on the phone to my grandma. She was trying to hide from me, but I saw her, and I could tell she was in tears. She was saying how she must have been a horrible mom, and that maybe she never should have tried to raise me by herself. That had nothin' to do with it! She hadn't done anything wrong. It was all me. When the carriage came to take me to Night Raven College, she was so happy for me. I decided then and there that this time, I wouldn't do anything to make her cry. This time, I'd become an honor student- someone she could be proud of. And I already messed it all up!" Deuce rambles.

"I mean, did ya, though? Is putting up with jerks what honor students do?" Grim asks. "Huh...?" Deuce says in confusion. "Even I, Grim the Magnanimous, was ready to pound those losers into tuna paste! You just got to 'em first." Grim says. "Yeah, Grim is right, but just don't over do it, theres a difference between sticking up or defneing yourself and being a delinquent." Bubba adds. "You guys..." Deuce mumbles, a small smile ghosting his lips. "Everyone gets angry." I add. "C.C. is right, everyone does get mad, it wont stop you from reaching your goal." Bubba continues. "Heh heh... I guess you're right! I just hope those chicks can rest in peace." Deuce sighs. "Oh you innocent thing, Deuce, those eggs were never going to hatch." Bubba says gently. "Wha- WHAAAAAT?! Are you kidding me?!" Deuce exclaims in surprise.

***Kitchen***

"Ah, you're finally back! Took ya long enough." Ace says as we walk in with the ingredients. "Let's get this tart-y started!" Trey exclaims happily. I set the stuff in my arms down and tug at Bubba's sleeve. "Yes C.C.?" Bubba asks. "I'm going to go outside for a bit, Fredbear said he wanted to talk to me in private." I reply. "Alright bud, just try to stay close, we don't need you to get bullied or for other students to be truamatized by your nightmares." Bubba says before turning his attention back to baking witht the rest of the group.

***Edge of the Rose Maze***

"What did you need Fredbear?" I ask. "C.C. something isn't right, I saw someone in the shops." Fredbear replies. "I know, I felt someone stalking us, and our every move." I say. I hear very soft footsteps approch. "C.C.?" I hear a soft and raspy, but familiar voice ask. "I'm sorry, do I know you?" I ask while I turn to face the voice.

***Interesting Facts***

- Nightmare Mangle and Nightmarrionette watch everyone from the ceiling boards of the roof of the school and Dorms

- The voice makes C.C. feel uncomfortable and upset, but he doesn't know why

- Nightmare Fredbear is concerned for C.C.

- The Freddles have somehow been stalking a certain set of students

- Yuu felt a wave of uncertainty when C.C. said he needed to leave the room