By:CM

*TS*

Claire laid in bed, the house silent as she slept soundly. She then heard tapping, Claire sitting up in confusion. Tapping sounded all around her- on the walls, the floors, the windows, the roof- it confused her. The tapping became louder and louder making her cover her ears in pain. She heard Judith let out a shriek, Claire jumping- quickly getting out of bed- running out of the room. She let out a scream after running into the crib's room. It looked like something out of a horror movie. A shadow stood in the center of the blood covered room.

*Mnwhl*

Frances sat on stage, the others doing their own thing. They heard a knock on the door, everyone glancing over. Bethany walked over, moving the curtain over in front of the door- opening it carefully. "I'm sorry, the restaurant is closed today--"

"W-W-WHERE'S FRANCES!!! P-PLEASE!" a familiar voice exclaimed.

"Claire?" Frances asked, hopping off the stage and heading over. He let out a gasp when he saw her face. Nothing but terror. "W-What... are you okay??" he asked, worry in his voice.

"J-Juddy! S-Something killed her!!!!" Claire screamed, crying into his chest.

"What???!!! Do you know what it was???"

"I-I don't know! I-It was distorted and-and it looked dangerous and-and- Mm!" Claire hugged him again, refusing to continue- her face in his brown fur.

"Who's Judith?" Bethany asked, the others crowding.

"Claire's daughter..." he replied, comforting the crying mother. "Take us to this asshole." Frances growled, his green eyes meeting hers. "Come on guys."

*TS*

Claire unlocked the door, Frances going in first. He gasped, looking around the room- the others gagging. "Oh my- Hurk!" Cameron covered Freddy's eyes, gagging at the sight.

"What is it? I wanna see!" Freddy whined,  trying to pull his hands away from his eyes.

"N-No you dont. You really really-- Blargh--Kh-- oh my god---" Harlowits groaned, throwing up in a nearby trashcan.

Claire began to sob when Frances spotted Judith's body  amongst the chaos. "M-My baby..." she whispered, crying into Freddy's shoulder.

"It's okay, Miss... I'm sure we can.... can... D-Dad??? What do we do???" he asked, just as scared.

They all gasped when the chest moved a bit, Judith's eyes opening weakly. "She's alive????!!!! Wut The Fuck!!!!" Cameron exclaimed.

"I think I know what to do.... to stop her from hurting...." Frances whispered, picking the bloody infant off the ground. "I don't know if it's gonna help at all but.... it's worth a try......" he glanced over at the others, Freddy caught his father's green eyes- pure horror in his eyes. He was paralyzed to the spot, the menacing aura holding him in a tightening grip. 

"NO!!!  DON'T DO THAT!!!! PUT HER DOWN OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT- BUT SHE'S JUST A BABY!!!!" He exclaimed, his fear quickly turning into pure anger. "A BABY, DAD!!! YOUR NOT MAKING YOURSELF ANY BETTER THEN WILLIAM AFTON!!!!"

"Freddy! Don't compare your father to that man!" Bethany exclaimed, scolding him.

"It's the only way, Freddy..." Harlowits whispered, Cameron placing a wing on his shoulder.

"You guys are HORRIBLE!!! HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!!!" Freddy exclaimed before running out of the room.

"Freddy!-- Damn." Frances mumbled, "Go back to the restaurant and grab one of the suits in the back." he told Cameron, him doing as told. "One of you go check on Freddy--"

"I-I'll go.." Claire muttered, standing and about to leave the room.

"Thanks for that.... I don't want you to see what's about to happen....." Frances told her. He watched her turn around, about to leave the room- the other two sadly watching her. He stopped her, hugging her from behind. He bent down so his arm wrapped around her torso, tears running down her cheeks. "It's okay, Claire..... I'll try and fix this....." he whispered, Claire turning to face him. He pulled away quickly after she kissed his nose- his face turning bright red.

"If you can't help her..... I'm still extremely thankful for your help..... thank you for gracing me with your presence...." she whispered before bowing slightly, turning and walking out of the room.

Frances watched her leave, nodding lightly- his face still a bright red. "Ooh. Ah see you~" he heard Bethany whispered, Harlowits whistling.

"Shut it!!!"

*TS*

Claire walked down the hall, trying to figure out where Freddy went. She heard soft sobbing, it leading to the bathroom. Claire walked in, hearing the sobs echoing. She opened the curtain to see him curled up in a tiny ball. "Hey... how are you doing..?" she asked, slipping into the tub, sitting ahead of him.

"I-I'm so sorry.... I-I could... c-couldn't stop them...." Freddy apologized, hiccuping as he spoke. "T-The world is cruel-- mom has always warned me of the things in life we c-can't avoid... l-like the death of someone w-we care about..." he whispered, sadly looking down and away.

Claire lifted her hand, carefully moving his chin up- their eyes on each others. "Its okay..... you don't have to feel bad..... your mother... she's right.... you not only have to get used to losing loved ones.... but you also have to learn how to deal with your heart aches...." she whispered, pulling his arms so that she can hug him. She held him close, him curled up in her arms. "You don't have to feel bad.... your father may not be able to bring my baby back.... because he's no god..... but I still enjoyed his company... having him there by my side is the least he could do.... you don't have to feel bad.... just keep smiling... even when skies are gray..." Claire whispered, caressing him softly.

Freddy nuzzled her neck, a weak smile on his face. 

"T-Thank you, Miss...."