(READ DESC) Fazbear Entertainment's New Apprentice

Chapter 9: Show Hopper

The sound of blades clanging together and the laughter and joy of children filled Rocky Ocean Corner as Hook and the original Foxy entertained the children with a sword fight. The stage's backdrop had set the scene perfectly. It was a paint job of some waves, the sky and a yellow sun. You swear that you could see a small cardboard ship sailing in the background every now and again. You watched with Clark from the back of the audience, the two of you sitting on some spare beanbags that you may or may not have stolen from the main stage area. It had been about an hour or so since the massive cuddle pile with the swarm of canine-style animatronics. You had to admit, but it was nice to cuddle with them all. It was like a breath of fresh air after the tiring opening show but it quickly had to come to close as you had to get back on schedule. 

Foxy and Hook's blades collided over and over again, a few near misses being made. The children cheered on their favourite of the two which just made the two foxes try harder to win. Now that you thought about it though, the two looked quite similar when it came to their outfits, and even more similar when it came to their personalities. Foxy's fur colour was similar to Hook's yet redder than pink and slightly darker and ragged compared to the female's silky fur. His coat and pirate hat were both a deep red, a bright yellow feather that he borrowed from his diner's Chica sticking out of the right side of his hat. Instead of a pegleg, the metal endoskeleton of his lower legs was exposed and covered in a thin pearlescent coat of bone-white paint. His coat was the host to an array of silver embellishments in the shape of the kind of things you would see on a pirate's treasure map.

"Are ye gettin' tired yet, lassie?" Foxy called out, his golden teeth showing as he heartily laughed as Hook countered his oncoming attack.

"Oh, I could ne'er ye mangy ole dog! When will ye be ready t' quit 'n leave me t' entertain me crew?" She grinned as she jabbed her cutlass at him, the silvery blade and golden handle glistening in the light. She stopped the blade just before it hit his chest as he pretended to be wounded. The children clapped excitedly as Foxy kneeled, holding his 'wound' as he tilted her head up to her. 

"Ye got me this time, Captain Hook! I'll be back though. I always come back!"

He got up and fake limped off stage as the children continued their applause. One child didn't clap, however. They seemed to be worried about the wounded pirate captain. She looked around for a moment until she spotted you and Clark. She rushed over, pulling on your sleeve to get your attention. You kneeled to her, a smile plastered on your face.

"Hi, there dear. Can I help you?"

The child nodded. She didn't look a day over 8.

"Will Captain Foxy be ok?"

You and Clark smiled sweetly at the little girl as Clark squatted down to her level.

"Don't worry princess. He'll be ok! I'll make sure to personally help him in your honour since you're so worried about him."

The child instantly smiled at this as she started to pull a piece of paper out of her pocket.

"Really? Thank you very much, sir! Also, can you give this to him?"

The child handed Clark a drawing. It was of the child and Foxy on a pirate ship messily drawn in crayon and a few glitter pens. 

"Of course. What's your name?"

"Monique!"

"I'll get it right to him, Monique! I know that it'll cheer him up for sure after losing the fight, right (Y/N)?"

Monique and Clark turned to look at you, both smiling brightly.

"Oh of course! No doubt about it."

Clark suddenly pulled out from sweets from his pocket and gave it to the girl as he held onto the drawing.

"Here. Take some candy for being so polite Monique. You deserve it."

The little girl smiled gleefully as she thanked the two of you, running off somewhere. Probably to whoever was looking after her today. The two of you stood up as you hissed softly at the slight amount of pain in your thighs from crouching for so long. Clark chuckled at your reaction as he chucked a small, yellow thing at you.

"Here. It'll help with the pain."

It was a sherbet lemon. You chuckled as you unwrapped it, placing it in your mouth and eating it, the sherbet middle making your tongue go sour as the two of you looked over to the stage.

"I be sorry kiddos but that'll be all fer now. This ole pirate cap'n has t' go rest up 'n make sure cap'n Foxy be ok! Don't worry though. Like Foxy, I'll always come back. I wouldna wants me crew feelin' lonely fer too long."

She snickered as she started to walk off stage, waving goodbye to the children.

"So long, pirates!"

As just like that, she was gone and the curtains had closed. You pulled out your phone and checked what show was next. You may have been an employee, but surely you could have a little bit of fun and continue to watch the shows! Next up were Bonita and a few of the other bunnies teaching kids how to play some music with a guest appearance from Daisy and the original Freddy on the main stage. There was also going to be a small show where you currently were with Mangle and Funtime Foxy doing god-knows-what. The show with Bonita was going to start in an hour so you decided that it'd be best to check up on them all and make sure they were rehearsing. You bid farewell to Clark and made your way backstage, seeing Rockstar Bonnie, the original Freddy and Bonita there. All of them had their instruments.

"Hey, guys!"

You waved as you walked in, going over and sitting next to Bonita as you did the day you met. She pulled you in for a tight hug as the boys chuckled.

"Is this the friend you were talking about Bonita dear?"

Freddy turned to Bonita as he spoke, a smile tugging at his lips. She smiled widely as she hugged you slightly tighter, her tail wagging rapidly.

"Yep! I'm so glad that they're here to meet you Mr Fazbear!"

Rockstar Bonnie played a small riff as he spoke, his voice dripping in kindness.

"Hello, doll! My oh my, aren't you a sight for sore eyes! Toby sure didn't miss a detail when talking about you~"

He paused for a moment.

"(Y/N), right? I'm Rockstar Bonnie but my friends call me Bonsin."

As Bonita let you go from the hug, he held out his hand for you. You placed your hand in his and he raised it to his lips, giving the back of your hand a small kiss. You could hear Bonita and Freddy chuckling as a small blush raised on your cheeks. You weren't used to this kind of greeting (unless you count fan fiction but that doesn't prepare you for the real thing. Trust me). Bonnie let your hand go with a chuckle after seeing your reddened face. Freddy walked over and did the same as Bonnie when you accepted his outstretched hand. You stood up, standing in front of the three of them as you got out your phone once more. You looked at who should've been back here. You were missing Daisy, the original Bonnie and Toy Bonnie. 

"Do you know if the others know they have a show on soon?"

"My Bonnie should know. He's only been late to a show once and that was on our first day. Clark was absolutely livid. It truly was a show in itself."

The four of you laughed at the small story, the image of Clark yelling at a young Bonnie holding a shiny new guitar in your mind.

"How about you Bonsin? Bonita?"

The two of them shared a glance before Bonita quivered slightly. She turned to look at you, a small, almost frightening smile on her face. 

"I think so. They should be arriving soon. I know that Daisy should be arriving anytime soon."

You hesitated to reply. She didn't seem ok. After her little...display this morning and the way her body was shaking now, there was obviously something wrong.

"Hey Bonita, can I talk to you outside?"