(READ DESC) Fazbear Entertainment's New Apprentice

Chapter 13: Scary Truth pt 2

Hook took a deep breath, seemingly starting to cool down from her outburst. She took a moment for herself before turning to you.

"So ye may 'ave heard o' Fredbear's Family Diner. Remember how back in '83 thar was that sprog that got chomped? Well, that's nah th' only galleon that's been scuttlin' sprogs, lass/lad."

Your eyes widened. You had heard about Fredbear's and the child that got bitten, but that was years ago! Almost 40 years ago to be exact... Your parents were around when it happened. According to them, almost everyone's parents kept a closer eye on their kids, banning them from going to Fredbear's or any place similar. It was weird to hear the name again after so long, the only memory of it being a scary story older kids would spread to scare the younger kids like you. Jamie would usually tell it to you when you, them, Kate and Toby would all walk home together but the three of you would usually shrug it off, especially since you had your mother's old Springbonnie and Fredbear plushes that she couldn't bear getting rid of. You couldn't even imagine the duo of cuddly animals killing someone who, at the time you heard about the story, was the same age as you, but, if you were right about what Hook was saying though, Fredbear hasn't been the only animatronic killer in town...

"You didn't... Hook, please tell me that you haven't-"

She frowned as she looked away, her ears pointing down and her shoulders becoming hunched over. She looked like a kicked puppy. You could feel tears welling up in your eyes.

"How many."

No reply.

"Hook. How many?"

She whimpered before turning to you.

"One in me, one in Bonita, 'n one in Toby. Daisy hasn't been able t' get a sprog yet 'cause we've been tryin' t' stop her all day but her programmin' has been lashin' out at us in return. Thar's no doubt that Jamie has been watchin' us. "

You started to sob at the realisation of the new information. Three. Three lives too many. three lives who could've grown up and changed the world. Three lives which were torn from their families before being able to say goodbye. Why would Jamie do this? Why would they program such a vicious string of code into the animatronics they've been designing for years? Was this the plan all along? You were broken out of your thoughts by a mechanical sigh next to you.

"I can see th' gears in yer head spinnin' rapid fire. Ye've got somethin' t' ask, right? Well, go ahead. I'll answer it jus' this once. Me programmin' won't let me deactivate 'til ye're smilin'"

She weakly smiled in an attempt to lighten up the situation but you shot her a glare, her smile quickly returning to a frown.

"First of all, when did the kids...you know...what order?"

Hook took a moment to speak, her reply hesitant.

"Well, first was Bonita's. Her's wasn't even done today. 'twas th' eve ye came actually. Jamie kidnapped a sprog 'n put her inside. Poor thin'. She looked helpless in th' bunny suit. Slowly died from a loss o' oxygen. We be allowed t' visit each other at night when Jamie ain't around so she gathered us all in her cabin 'n told us all about her life afore th' uh... stuffin'."

 Hook paused for a moment when she saw your frightened face. She looked off to the side, not daring to look at you as she continued to speak.

"Next up was me. I went t' th' repair win' fer repairs 'n... Jamie's matey came in wit' a sprog. I didn' see much aft th' feisty wee thin' kicked out one o' me eyes but I do remember seein' 'im pickin' up th' sprog. At some point, aft I was put into repair mode he shoved th' sprog inside Fazbear style 'n... well let's jus' say th' feelin' o' a sprog inside ye went ye're meant t' 'ave jus' an endoskeleton 'n wires be weird, t' say th' least. But 'tis also nice."

"Hook!"

You furrowed your brows, anger boiling. 

"Do you like having children die inside you, huh?"

"No, poppet/lad! I meant that its...nice t' 'ave a scallywag apart from th' others. An inner voice apart from me programmin'..."

You softened up almost immediately after hearing that.

"Well...as long as you two play nice then I guess it's ok."

Hook smiled sweetly before frowning again.

"Anyway, next up was Toby. He got a sprog out o' sight somehow 'n then th' programmin' loot it from thar. Daisy was furious. She wanted t' be first but Jamie wouldna allow it since Bonita was his guinea pig fer th' whole 'sprogs possessin' robots thin''. Didn' wants Daisy turnin' out bad, ye know? She's th' face o' this ship. Would be bad fer her reputation amongst th' others too."

You nodded, seemingly understanding. It was weird how you understood, to be honest. The Fazbear Entertainment owned animatronics formed their own society almost, with the original Freddy being at the top and everyone else below him having reputations to uphold to try and gain his attention. Hook and the others seemed to fit well into that, Daisy seeming to have easily climbed near the top today already. You were about to ask something before you heard a knock on the doorway of Rocky Ocean Corner. You both turned to the entrance to see a smiling Jamie.

"Hello, Hook. (Y/N)."

They nodded at you as your name left their lips hesitantly.

"Sorry to break up whatever 'this' is but it's closing time. I see Hook's already plugged in for the night?"

Before you could get in a word, Hook stood up as she rolled down her shirt and grabbed her jacket, putting it on.

"Yeah. (Y/N) helped me get plugged in alright. We were jus' goin' o'er how me performances went today. He/She/They/(Any other pronouns you use) were jus' about t' weigh anchor. RIght, (Y/N)?"

You nodded with a small 'mhm' coming out. You stood up, about to leave before Jamie stopped you and turned to Hook.

"Run 'protocol goodnight'"

That made Hook look at you and Jamie with her stage-worthy smile on display. Her booming voice filled the room even without a microphone.

"Well beauties 'n gentlemen, lads 'n poppets. I be afeared that's it fer today! Th' others 'n I 'ave gotta go t' bed now, 'n so should ye! 'tis gettin' late. I hope all ye buccaneers 'ave had a fun day today!"

Her voice suddenly became softer.

"Make sure ye get galleon safely, savvy?"

Then she went back to how she would usually act on stage as if she didn't just become... unnaturally soft for her character.

"Good night me wee buccaneers! I'll see ye next time!"

As you and Jamie waved her goodnight, she strode backstage. Jamie turned to you once she was out of sight.

"So. What do you think? None of the kids stayed back long enough for any of them to do that today but do you think if that ever does happen that the kids will like it?"

You giggled softly at their enthusiasm, trying to forget what Hook just told you.

~<3~

After picking up your clothes from the locker you were able to snatch in the break room you drove home. The drive was short, only about 20 minutes, but the whole time your mind raced with thoughts of the children that Hook told you about and the beginnings of a plan on how to stop Daisy from claiming a target. The possibility of Daisy getting a child also popped up in your mind. What if she did? Would you be able to help salvage Jamie's restaurant from the monsters he called family or will it forever be left to rot with the other locations owned by Fazbear Entertainment?