The Puppet

by Silver Butcher

Empty and Alone

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"This is stupid" Spike muttered angrily as he walked out the door. "I have better things to do today."

"Name one!" Twilight replied as she followed after him.

"Ok...I have better things I want to do today." Spike corrected as The Two made their way to Ponyville.

"Oh Come on Spike this'll be fun." Twilight said enthusiastically, "This place just opened, what better way to spend your Saturday?" Spike sighed and looked over at her.

"So just to be clear, your Ideal Saturday is at a Children's Pizzeria?" he asked.

"What? No, I meant Spending it with Friends, and besides the place just opened and Sweetie Belle, Applebloom, and Scootaloo have been dying to check it out, it's very popular at the moment I'm told, so I thought the 8 of us could all check it out together," Twilight smiled at Spike before adding "and I think it's about time you tried befriending the crusaders" Spike couldn't think of any good arguments against that.

"I hope this place has good food." Was all he could think to say as the two made their way to the middle of the town, after some walking they found their 6 companions for the evening waiting for them outside saving them a spot in a fairly sized line outside the Restaraunt. "Oh wow." Spike said as they approached "I think every kid in town is here."

"Hey, Spike!" Sweetie Waved as they joined the line, Instantly Spike was Surrounded by the Excited CMC.

"This is awesome!" Scootaloo said as they slowly made their way forward "I heard They have some of the best Animatronic's in all Equestria!"

"I heard they have a Carousel!" Sweetie Squealed "I bet it'll be awesome!"

"Well, I heard that they have some wicked cool prizes if you get enough Tickets from the games," Applebloom replied, the Trio stood in silence for a moment before all turning to Spike, who jumped in response.

"I know nothing about this place," Spike with Confidence "And I have no idea what's inside." the Trio looked at him in silence before all squealing.

"Neither do we!" They all said happily "There could be anything inside!" Spike sighed as the Three continued telling him what they'd heard about the place.

"They're already enjoying themselves this much, and we haven't even gone inside yet." Rainbow said in amazement "The Squirt's Aunts weren't kidding when they told me she wanted to go, heck I'm getting pumped up."

"Well don't pump yourself up too much." Rarity replied, "I've heard of this place, it is less than impressive for the Adults, the Pizza is cheap, the Animatronic's are less than entertaining, we will be spending the next 4 hours sitting down and waiting for the little ones to tucker themselves out."

"Hey." Spike complained, "I can hear you."

"Oh, not you Spikey-Wikey! I'm talking about the girls." Spike smiled and gave a nod before being dragged back into a Riveting Conversation about what Kind of Pizza to get. Rarity giggled but stopped when she caught Twilight's eye.

"your gonna have to tell him eventually." Twilight said sternly "leading him on like this isn't healthy."

"Oh Twilight A little crush won't hurt him, it just shows he has excellent taste in..."

"Show, shmow. You just lead him on cause it makes you feel better about your looks." Rainbow Interrupted with a chuckle, Rarity glared at her before looking away with a huff.

"Anyway." Applejack cut in "The Most important thing about today is making sure that we are Responsible and keep a keen eye on the young ones, never know when something could happen." Applejack checked to make sure the CMC and Spike weren't listening when she added: "A long while ago this place use to be called FredBears Family Dinner and was shut down after an accident with one of the Animatronics got some poor filly killed." The other took that information in for a second.

"What!" Rainbow whispered back "You didn't think to share that earlier!?"

"It only happened because the parents weren't paying attention and some of the kid's started playing with them, so I'm just saying that while it may be impossible to keep them in your line of sight at all times, we can keep all the Animatronic's insight." Twilight frowned at this.

"But I heard this place has a Take apart Attraction"

"I Looked into it, that Animatronic's jaws are Deactivated during the pre-selected times it's allowed to be manhandled by the kids, so in that regard, it'll be fine." before things could continue Spike snapped and made the 4 adults jump

"we're about to be at the front so you might want to get your bit's ready," he said bluntly, after a quick scuffle the group of 8 where all stamped on the wrist, the Adults stopped by the Prize counter to get Tokens and then they all took a seat at one of the tables off the right side of the Main Stage, the 4 adults all facing the Area where the Kids would be playing and the Kid's all facing the stage.

"Wow," Spike said as he looked up at the Animatronics "Those guys sure are shiny, I'll give 'em that"

"So I guess you guy's should decide on a..."

"Black Olives with Extra Cheese." The four all said in unison, after a moment of blank staring from the adults Spike added.

"We decided in line to skip the infighting."

"Isn't that what you guys were doing?" Sweetie asked, "You were all hushed up together and whispering."

"Oh...um yeah..." Applejack said awkwardly "we were arguing over Toppings and..."

"...and Judging by the tone of your voice that was a lie," Applebloom said with a determined look "But I'll forgive you if we can go play the games while we wait for you to order."

"You're free to go after you..."

"I'll take a Tea," Spike replied.

"Orange Soda," Applebloom said happily.

"I'll take a Lemonade Please," Sweetie added.

"I just want some Water." Scootaloo said with a shrug, earning several Boo's from her friends "Hey It's My Decision!" She added as she got up "Anyway if you'll give use our tokens we'll be off." The 4 adults handed their Responsibilities their Token's.

"Remember! Stay in the area! and keep together." Twilight said as she handed Spike his back, the other's mimicking her words, and with that they watched them run off to the play area.

"Wow." Rainbow said after a moment "They where Prepared."

"I'll say" Applejack agreed as a Mare came over to take their Orders.

"One Large Olive Pizza with Extra Cheese." Twilight said, "I and The one who will be sitting in front of me will take a Tea."

"Size?" The Mare asked

"Just give everyone at the table a Large," Twilight responded politely as the Mare turned to AJ

"The one sitting in front of me will take an Orange Soda, I'll take an Apple Soda." Applejack said, earning an odd look from her friends.

"Alrighty then" The Mare Replied immediately earning the same look for not questioning the Apple Soda Order.

"I'll take a Tea and the one in front of me will take a Lemonade." Rarity said, the Mare turned to Rainbow

"I'll take a Cherry Soda and the Squirt will take a Water."

"Cheapskate." The Mare said as she turned and left.

"Wha...hey! It's what she wanted!" Rainbow called back angrily.

"Ha!" Scootaloo laughed as she watched Rainbow yell at the Waiter "Totaly worth the Water." She said with a smile when a Gameover sound hit her ears, she turned to the irritated faces of Spike and Sweetie, Spike had already used up 6 of his coin's on a Claw Machine.

"I want that Puppet," Spike said angrily as he looked at a plushie of the Puppet from the Prize area.

"But that wasn't even what you were going for," Sweetie replied as Spike put in three more coins, "I thought you wanted Bonnie?"

"I've already moved it halfway across the Machine! At this point, it's just Principal that I get it!" Spike replied as he attempted to get the toy." Applebloom was putting a coin in the slot next to the animatronic of a Young colt in the play area, it's eye's lit up and it turned to her.

"Hello," It said as it offered her a Balloon, Applebloom took it and watched as the Animatronic made an odd sound as it inflated another one in its hand, after a moment a new Balloon was in its hand and it's eye's switched off. Applebloom went back to her friend and presented the Blue Balloon.

"Look what I got." She said

"Nice" Spike said as he looked at it, now using his 15'th coin on the Machine. "But not as nice as..." With a Ding, the Machine lit up and Spike cheered "Yes! Victory for me!" He said as he reached in and pulled out the Plushy. "Yeah...I don't know why I did this." Spike said as he looked at it "It's not even the one I wanted." he frowned and looked over to Scootaloo who was owning it a Skeeball, Spike sighed and gave the toy to Sweetie who squealed.

"Realy?" She asked

"I was to wrapped up into the moment." Spike said as he took it "I'm gonna go ahead and map out the area ahead." he said.

"Ok, but if you're not back by the time I get bored of this we're coming after you," Scootaloo called at the other two watched her play. Spike waved as he made his way past the Balloon Colt Animatronic who was in the middle of giving Silver Spoon a Balloon. Spike sighed as he looked at the less packed area of the kid's play place, the Ball Pit was empty he noted as he looked at it, he was about to head back to the more active part when he heard a voice.

"Hey, hey kid!" Spike turned and his Jaw Dropped as a Yellow Bonnie made his presence known to him.

"Oh wow." Spike said in shock "Now that's a nice Animatronic." Bonnie stopped and looked around "What are you..."

"Just avoiding eye's" he leaned closer "I'm Pretty Popular you know." he said with a laugh "Can't walk around all willy nilly or I'll get swamped, Any way Kido I was hoping you could come with me." he said happily "You seem Special And I'd Like to give you something special to show it." Spike thought on this for a second.

"I don't Know, Twi said I'm not supposed to leave the area, and I told my Friend's I'd be right back."

"Oh Don't worry they'll all understand when you come walking back in with me, old Bonnie here will just tell 'em all what happened and you'll be good to go. So what do ya say, Pal? Will ya Follow me?" Spike thought about it for a second.

"Oh how could I say no to an offer like that," He said happily. "Lead the way!"

"Alright, just remember to stay quiet, Don't wanna get swamped by the rest of these Br...Beautiful Children." Bonnie said as they waited for a second and moved out to the Main Area, the Rest of the Occupants busy watching the beginning of the Floorshow. The Two made their way down to a Door that read Parts and Service."

"Can I go in there?" Spike asked in confusion.

"Of Course you can" Bonnie replied as he opened the door and motioned Spike inside "So long as I'm with you, you can go anywhere." Spike walked into the room and Bonnie closed the door. "Alright stand there for a Second," Bonnie said as Spike squinted to see in the dimly lit room, Bonnie walked past Spike and farther into the room, Spike stood in awkward silence for a couple of Seconds before Bonnie came back with one of his hand's behind his back, Spike watched as he walked up to him and for the first time noticed a second smile underneath Bonnie's. "Surprise," The Purple Pony said as he raised the Knife. The Door along with the combined sounds of the Floorshow and the clapping completely covered Spike's Scream as the Knife Pierced him, Bonnie let go of it as Spike fell to his knee's crying, the Knife had been stuck up to its hilt into his Sternum, the end of it coming out his back. Bonnie leaned down and pulled the Knife out, Spike had a Brief Moment to cough up Blood before he was Stuck again, and again, by the fourth Strike he was gone, his corpse lay on the floor in a bloody mess and Bonnie leaned down and pulled him into the room. with the sound of several clicks's the Bonnie suit was removed and the Purple Unicorn who had been wearing it smiled down at Spike.

"See?" William asked the Corpse "Wasn't that a Surprise?" William avoided the Puddle of blood and used some water and a mop to clean it up a little to make sure it didn't seep out from under the door. After Checking himself for Blood Will opened the door, and locked it behind him with a click. "Now, just gotta work some magic on the Cameras and I'll be good to go." He said happily as he made his way to his post at the Security office.


After a quick match of guess what number I'm thinking of Applejack was Chosen to Gather up the smaller ones for Pizza. She found them easily, but she also found that almost all the kids of the Play area seemed to have stopped playing and where now searching.

"Are you sure he isn't in Kid's cove?" Applebloom asked.

"None of the Work ponies saw him go in" Sweetie confirmed as Feather Weight and Rumble ran to them.

"Ok, Silver Spoon said she saw him walk past her at the Balloon Colt, but she didn't see him at all when she walked to the Pin Ball Machine." Applebloom rubbed her head in frustration as Scootaloo ran up with Silverspoon and Diamond Tiara.

"Ball Pit is empty, yet surprisingly fun," Scootaloo reported before noticing AJ. "Uh-oh." She added, Sweetie and Applebloom looked over and gave a similar response.

"What happened?" AJ asked as she looked at them. The Trio looked at each other as they tried to think of a good way to answer that, in the end, Sweetie had the final say.

"Spike's Disappeared!" She sobbed "And now no pony can find him!" She waved behind her "We've looked from the edge of the Play area to Kid's cove!" Sweetie ended up being held up by her friends as she cried.

"She's Freaking out about it." Applebloom said, "As am I." Applejack sighed.

"Oh, this isn't gonna be fun."

"How can he not be on any of the Cameras!" Twilight demanded as she stood Over William's head at the Security Desk.

"Look it's like I said, he showed up here." William pulled up footage of Spike walking towards the ball pit. "And then he doesn't appear in any of the Cameras!" William Shrugged "It's not my fault the owner was cheap with Camera Placement!"

"Spike can't have just disappeared!" Twilight snapped back "He's a Dragon! How did nopony see him!"

"Why are you yelling at me!?" William Demanded

"Because my Little Brother's just Disappeared and Nopony can find him!" Twilight rubbed her head as she thought of that. "Oh, Dear Celestia...How am I gonna tell my parents? how am I gonna tell Shining? How am I gonna tell Celestia?"

"Look I get your mad, but yelling at me won't help any! Maybe somepony saw him and snatched him up! I mean there is a Very clear path from there to the Front Door that's not on Camera."

"They have wrist Stamps to stop that from happening!" Twilight responded angrily.

"Those dumbasses upfront forget to check that half the time."

"But..."

"Listen, Princess!" William Interrupted "We've shut down the entire Restaurant! We've checked every Area upfront, keeping in mind that the Camera Footage proves he never went the Main Hall, the only option left is somepony Foalnapped him, now stop yelling at me, go to the Guards, and Fill a Foalnapping incident! or Draggonnapping I guess I don't know just stop yelling at me!" William made a Frustrated noise before slamming his head on the desk "I have so much shit to do, and now I have to do most of it alone due to everypony else going home early! So to you, I say good day!" Twilight glared daggers at him.

"If that wasn't the sensible thing to do I'd slap you," Twilight replied as she stormed out of the room, Will watched as she made her way to the front and waited for the Ding of the door to fill the empty Restaurant, after that he waited a few minutes before laughing himself silly.

"Oh Dear Celestia!" he laughed "What an annoying bitch," he said as he got up and walked to the Front Door, with a click the door was locked and the metal shuttered were pulled down. he walked to the Back door and locked it as well, after a quick check to make sure the Camera's where not Recording he smiled and made his move, "Alright" he said as he moved to the Part's and Service room, he lit his horn and dropped the spell he'd put on the room, instantly the stench of death hit his nose. "Yeg!" he said with a shake as he walked into the now Cleaned room, The Old Animatronic's where exactly how he's left them, he walked past the Broken Thing's to the end of the room, sitting in the Dark next to the old Foxy Animatronic sat the Body of the Dragon. Using his Magic he picked the small thing up and looked over at Foxy.

"No, they use this guy for spare parts, too risky" after deciding the same was true for the rest of the Animatronic's in the room he sighed and shook his head.

"Main room then." He walked down the Hall with the body and looked around, he considered the Balloon colt but decided not to after thinking about how often the thing was messed with, the same went with The Mangle, and as the Main-group were inspected daily to make sure they ran at top Efficiency, that left one option, the one animatronic that required the least maintenance.

"Hello, Beautiful," Willian said as he opened the box next to the Prize counter and Pulled the Tall and slender Puppet out of it's Box, It smiled emptily at him.

"Alright," William Said as he Lay the Puppet flat on it's back and placed the corpse on top of it. "Let's see just how well this Spell works." William lit his horn and Blasted the two with his spell, he watched with a smile on his face as the Dragon melted into the Puppet, after a moment nothing lay there but the Puppet, Will reached forwards, hesitated for a second, then lay his hand on it. He sat there for a solid minute before laughing. He picked up the Puppet and placed it back in its box.

"Ha!" he cheered "Black Magic you Beautiful son of a Bitch you!" he made his way back to the main hallway "Guaranteed not to leave a Trace or your money back!" he sang out as turned to the Security room "Now I just gotta loop the Video and I get to go home!" as Will did this the Puppet sat in silence in its box, it wasn't sure when it became aware it was awake, but as time passed it was sure it was awake. It looked around the Dark empty area it was in, it held up its hands and felt the sides of the metal box in silence when suddenly the area it was in lit up with two bright light. It blinked in shock before realizing it had simply opened its eye's, it looked at its hands in silence and took notice of the fact that it was in a Box, it was about to stick it's head out when it head the sound of laughter, slowly but surely it lifted itself and peeked out from the box, it watched as some Purple thing walked to the front door, it raised the metal screen and unlocked the door, and left closing the metal and locking the door behind him. Laughing all the while. The Puppet looked around the Empty room it was in and pulled itself up so it was fully standing in the box, it didn't know why, but it felt like something was wrong, almost like something was missing. The Puppet looked around at the other Animatronic's around it, as far as it could tell they were all still sleeping, but as it looked at them it frowned, it didn't know how it knew, but it knew that these were not like it. The Puppet looked around one last time before it opened its mouth and a Robotic voice rang out.

"Hello?" it asked, it was met with silence before trying again "Hello?" the Puppet pushed the lid off the box and looked around the empty Pizzeria, it was Dark, it was Silent, it was Scary, but worst of all it was Lonely. The Puppet frowned before pulling itself together and getting out of the Box, it flinched as it walked on to the floor, the sound of its step echoing through the building as it began walking, it walked around the room, past the Animatronic's on stage, past the Balloon Colt, into and back out of Kid's cove, then down the main hall, it looked at the Part's and services door. getting a shiver down its Exoskeleton Spine.

"Nope" he decided as he walked away from the door and turned to the empty room at the end of the hallway, he was about to go to it when he heard a noise from the main hall, immediately it went into panic mode and booked it full speed back to its box, the sound of metal moving was heard as it put the lid back on and peeked out, a Pony in a Purple uniform could be seen silhouetted by the sunset outside, the Puppet watched as the Pony locked the door and lowered the metal thing before heading down where the Puppet had just been, It could have called out, could have asked where it was, but it was scared, and it's fear won as it lowered itself back into the box and sat in silence for an unknown amount of time. All the while wondering where it was, and why.


Author's Note

I Don't think Spike wanted that Surprise.

Ok First and For most, I know this isn't how it happened in Fnaf, but the Fnaf Timeline hurts my head so I'm just winging it.
And Before you comment below...yes Apple Soda is a real thing.

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