(Canceled) Before I Shatter (FNAF Highschool) (Book 1 of 3)

Chapter 12

===Mangle's POV===

"YOU DID WHAT?" Toy Chica yells as I tell her of the deal I made. Honestly not my smartest decision, but a calculated risk that I think is worth taking.

"I told you. I made a deal with Springtrap so that if his representative beats mine then I have to go out with him, but if I win I'll be rid of him for good. For good TC! I'll never have this sort of opportunity again!" I exclaim trying to reason with a brick wall.

"Mangle, you're smart. So you already know that Springtrap will find a way to cheat, like he always does." Toy Bonnie says, jumping into the conversation along with Toy Freddy.

"I agree. We've had to deal with Springtrap for a long time, so what makes you think that he'll play this fairly?"

"I know he's going to cheat. But I have to at least try!" Of course there is one flying flaw in my plan... I don't have a representative. That is the one oversight that I made. Absolutely no one in their right mind would knowingly go against Springtrap. It would be suicide for them, but Foxy... I know he doesn't care and I know that he'll get me out of this... right?
"Let's just say that I have someone watching over me." Way to make it obvious Mangle. Real smooth.

"You think that Foxy is going to get you out of this? After everything that has happened, I don't know if he'd want to talk to any one of us, let alone help." TC's words have a bite and sting behind them. Just remembering what Foxy said to me has even me doubting that I can win this, but friends have to have faith in one another. And I have entrusted my faith in Foxy, so only time will tell.

"Toy Chica is right Mangle. You need to call this deal off." Toy Bonnie says, clearly stating the side he's chosen.

"No. If I forfeit, then Springtrap wins by default and we all know what that will bring. I have to stay and fight because the only way out is through." With my stance clearly defined, I leave them to discuss amongst themselves. I need to have faith that Foxy will save me. I know he heard the deal being made, and if cares about me even in the slightest, he'll do everything in his power to make sure that Springtrap doesn't win. Even if that means getting bloody.

The halls are crowed with students. Noise encapsulates the entire building during the transition period, but all of it is mute to me. All I hear is silence and my own thoughts racing around my head. How do you beat a rigged system? I ask myself this over and over again, trying to come up with a different solution but always ending at the same conclusion. Foxy is my only hope now.
With myself so wrapped up in my thoughts, I unknowingly run into someone and stumble backwards, dropping all my books in the process.

"Sorry. I guess I wasn't paying attention." I apologize, starting to pick the fallen books off the ground.

"Wouldn't be the first time." The person I ran into says while lending me a hand. I look to find Bonnie staring at me with his wide red eyes.
"Listen, Mangle. The others and I heard about the wager."

"Let me guess. You think it is a completely idiotic idea?" He only chuckles slightly before helping me to my feet and handing me a few stray papers.

"Trust me, everyone thinks it's a stupid idea, but that's now what I'm hear to tell you." This surprises and intrigues my attention and I listen closer.
"But, maybe the others and I are stupid to." He flashes a bright smile and tells me exactly what I need to hear. "If you haven't chosen someone already, choose us to help you out. After all that's what friends do. They look out for one another." My heart skips a beat for a second out of pure joy.

"You guys would put yourselves in Springtrap's crosshairs. Are you sure you want to go through with this?" My voice is hesitant. I don't want them to get involved in this but there really is no other choice for me is there?

"Please, it wouldn't be the first time." We both laugh as I accept his offer. And just like that, there is hope in this dire situation.

===Foxy's POV===

In the background I watch intently on Bonnie and Mangle's conversation, unable to tell what they're saying. I told Bonnie not to mention my involvement in this, but God only knows whether or not he can keep his mouth shut. We've been practicing for a little over a week, trying tirelessly to prepare for the up coming shit-show that is next week. Hopefully we are ready by then, but only time will tell.
Finally the two break off their conversation and Bonnie heads in my direction immediately confirming our position as Mangle's delegates. This is only step one, step two is getting into the right condition to perform.

"Foxy, we're going to get her of this. However, if we would have a better chance if you would just sing lead."

"I already told you and the others that I will have no part in that. Freddy sings just fine and we will make due." Ever since I started practicing with Bonnie, Freddy and Chica I've started to warm up to them, even going as far as to project my voice. They should consider themselves lucky.

"It's like Chica said, we should take every possible advantage that we can. Springtrap will have something planned like he always does and we need to make sure that we are at maximum strength." However, they can be annoying and persistent at times.

"I said no. So no more prodding me with it." Finally he agrees and we part ways towards separate classes. The week ahead is going to be hell.