Behind the Curtains

Chapter 16 - Damn Rules...

After Mr. Fazbear leaves the building, all is quiet. Everything's been closed up for the weekend, making it the perfect time for the animatronics to come out of hiding. Kitten makes her way back inside Pirate's Cove as Fazbear leaves, trying to make sure he doesn't get suspicious that someone might still be inside the building. She opens the door and closes it behind her, using her power to flip on the light switch for her to see as she approaches the stage. "Ahoy, Captain! I'm back," she calls out, then hops up and moves behind the purple curtain.

Foxy, now in human form to stay a bit more comfortable, turns around to see his first mate, his face holding a small smile. "Well, that was an excitin' night, eh lass?" the fox asks, putting both hand and hook on his hips.

The young redhead smiles a much happier smile at him as she pulls her tail out from inside her pants, it now swaying back and forth behind her like a happy dog. "Mm-hmm!" she nods, moving her hat so her ears are out again and they twitch a bit at their freedom. "Thank you so much, captain!" Before he can say anything, Kitten steps forward and surprises him with a big bear hug, which he feels could snap him in half.

The taller male flinches a bit from the sudden hug but quickly returns the embrace. "Yer welcome, Kitten," he smiles down at her. "I'm glad yer friend is still alive. It's lucky she has someone as grand as ye."

The girl quickly feels her face grow warm from a blush creeping up on her from his compliment. "I... I really want her to feel safe here again," she kind of mumbles, nuzzling her face into his jacket like a playful child hiding away.

His face is getting red also, feeling her warm body on his. Kitten really is just a kitten looking just for attention, and it is cute, but a little uncomfortable as well. "O-Okay lassy, ye made yer point," he says bashfully as he moves his hand and hook up onto her shoulders and says, "Ye need to rest now."

He hears a whine from her in protest as Foxy looks down at the pirate girl. "I'll only rest if I rest with you," she demands, blushing at her own statement.

Foxy sighs to himself. This might not be the best time considering Freddy would be leaving the stage soon. "Ehhh... Well..." he starts, then looks away, feeling embarrassed at the moment. "Kitten... I might not be able ta rest. I have ta talk to Freddy an' the rest 'bout... everything that's happened over th' week," the captain explains, unable to make eye contact with the feline.

Not taking his excuses lightly, Kitten lifts herself up to meet him on eye level and shouts, "Then I'm going with you!"

Foxy flinches for a moment then sighs. "Kitten, ye might not wanna see how angry Freddy c'n be. If I were ye, I'd stay away till 'e calms down before he blows that big head off his own shoulders," he finishes with a slight snicker.

"But, it's my fault he's mad... isn't it?" she asks him with sad eyes, obviously feeling guilty for causing all this trouble.

Foxy's good hand grips her shoulder tightly, causing Kitten to look up at him. "Lass, ye may think it's yer fault, but ye were help'n yer only friend. Them three know that, an' if they knew how much she cared fer ya, they might go easy." The pirate captain gives her a soft pat on the shoulder and a warm smile. "I'll take the hit. I am yer cap'n an' yer supervisor after all."

"But--" Kitten tries to object until he silences her with his finger on her lips. The soft-touch makes her blush brighten even more. Honestly, she really likes it when he's with her, especially holding her in his strong arms.

"No buts," he demands, gently pulling her off of him. "As yer captain, I order ye to take a rest an' let Cap'n Foxy take care of that ol' Freddy."

The feline looks down at the floor, still feeling guilty for allowing him to take the fault, letting out a sad sigh, and says, "Aye captain..." Her ears fall like a sad little kitten who got in trouble.