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There was a sort of pride one gets when being dragged through the mud and coming out stronger on the other side. Something deep in the gut that feels smoldering and heavy.

Satisfaction

Being a greasy line cook for a mom and pop restaurant taught her the art of being puntual and practical. Especially when she was expected to be up before dawn and spent hours on her knees. Scrubbing a beat up oven even older then her and getting prep work done in time for breakfast.

Working the grave yard shift as lead manager had its own responsibility. But with it being at the town's sleaziest inn, she was forced to bite her tongue and learn to have patience. Even if it involved remaining calm and collective while interacting with the dregs of society.

An addiction to energy drinks was not on her bingo card of life, but it became a necessity evil in this dark time.

And even working corporate jobs in medical facilities taught her how important sterilization can be. Who knew blood born pathogens was something you'd have to constantly be worried about!

All these jobs taught her more life skills then anything she picked up in school. And the satisfaction of raising to any challenge thrown her way was just another feather in her colorful cap.

She considered herself a sort of jack of all trades. Harvesting knowledge like that of a dragon, with a fiery personality to match. And with each new job came a newly colored hat; each one highlighting a time in her life where something had been learned or gained.

But none of that even came CLOSE to the current job she had been working the last year and a half. Freddy Fazbears really took the cake.

Environmental Service Technicians was her official title. Or EVS as her manager had once explained, was a highly important and well needed position in the Mega PizzaPlex. But she had quickly learned that the title was far more impressive than the position itself. She was essentially a glorified janitor, someone to take on more elaborate spills and messes that the S.T.A.F.F. bots couldn't reach or properly sanitize.

Though her own personal theory was maybe the higher ups just needed a human face that the customers could catch a glimpse of every so often. Something to ease their nerves at entering an establishment almost fully staffed by machines. As popular as the Mega PizzaPlex was, something about free roaming robots usually unnerved the common bystander. But most were just there to enjoy the overpriced, greasy food and neon, fluorescent lights.

A kid’s true paradise.

“Big Mike to lil homie. Over."

The deep voice booming out of the walkie talkie shattered the techs daydreaming in an instant. She threw the rag she had been using for the better part of an hour back on her cart before wiping her damp hands on the Fazbear issued apron she had been given on her first day. It had seen better years but was sturdy and clean. Grabbing the device on her hip, she held it up and spoke clearly.

“Matty here. Whatcha need Big Mike?”

"Got someone texting SOS on the FazTeam chat log. Coming from the daycare but no one is answering the radio. Would be more concerned except there's little smile emojis in the message."

She snorted at that. Probably some young new hire that saw the public chat form and had a question. Or couldn't leave their station for a potty break? Either way it couldn't be helped, Mike called on her personally.

“On it Mike!”

She clipped her radio back to her hip and pushed the cleaning cart towards the first floor. Being a full time employee for such a long time gave her extensive knowledge of the Mega Pizza Plex and how it operated. She knew the Glamrocks schedule to a T and even popped her head into the large atrium every once in a while to catch their show.

She had, what she hoped was, a tight bond with the wet floor bots. Saving a few from being bullied by the older kids and trying to wipe them down when they looked a little worse for wear. In response, they would linger when she was working and beep in her direction whenever she passed by. But the tech couldn't decide if they were actually there for her or just because she had a mop out. Either way, she was fond of them.

But out of all the animatronics Matty had met, the celestial pair were mostly a mystery and kept to themselves. There hadn't been much of a reason to stop by if she were honest, even if she was a little curious of their personalities.

The Daycare was run like a well oiled machine thanks to the Attendant Duo. Always spick and span with hardly any SOS calls. Which was pretty impressive given the sheer size of the area and with only one physical body ready to clean it. Not to mention the copious amounts of toddlers running around. Those little suckers always seemed to default to anything sticky and had a mischievous streak to boot.

It hardly took any time to reach her destination, but she paused before opening the bright red doors. There was a very noticeable lack of customers or any other member of staff on the whole floor leading to the entrance. It was a bit curious if not a little weird and had her stuck with a feeling of apprehension.

This was silly.

The parents were probably on the upper floors and the S.T.A.F.F. bots liked to roam towards the guests. Of course it was empty! She could hear the Daycare’s theme music through the thick metal and laughed out loud.

Some poor member of staff had a question and she was out here being a fool. There was nothing to be nervous about.

Famous last words.

---- Upon entering she was met with the loud echoes of screaming, crying and laughter so loud it rivaled the theme music currently still blasting from the speakers. There didn't seem to be any adults around and the human staff meant to have sent the SOS also seemed to be missing. Matty pushed forward until she could look over the edge and get a good look at what exactly was happening.

Kids flying through the air, jumping from the top of the play structure and into the ball pit. Colorful spheres exploding in every direction. Kids running in circles, pulling on each other's hair or clothes to get a reaction that seemed to end in tears. Sparkly goop on every single surface. Glitter glue or finger paint? Honestly probably both and still dripping off the walls as if someone had taken a handful and used it for target practice. Some were screaming they were hungry, others needing to pee.

And there, right in the center of the cushioned floor, was Sun. He was on his back hogtied, arms in a weird angle above his head and pinned to the floor by a handful of toddlers that were making demands. Matty stood above the mess, quietly taking it in and just trying to process what the hell just happened. It was a war zone and the kids were clearly winning. Using the ramp to push the cart along she reached the large wooden doors and stepped in. The chaos even more maddening up close and needed to be stopped soon before-

Before what?

They take down the patriarchy?

“We got you Mr. Sun! We’re in charge now!”

Too late.

Upon further inspection she could tell that a jump rope had been tied around the sun’s arms and legs. Though it looked like he had struggled to get out of it and winded up making even more of a mess of himself. There also seemed to be thin cotton strings stuck in between the thick wires of his neck and slotted between his joints holding him prisoner. He was covered in stickers, half dried glue and what she hoped was chocolate smeared along his arm. He was still struggling against it when she bent down to examine him.

“Hoo hoo! Pick ups are located at the front entrance! Which bundle of joy is-- oh!! Its my hero! Here to save the daaaaay~"

The yellow rays around his head fluttered in excitement as long pale fingers wiggled towards Matty.

"I was hoping somebody would get my little message, but no one told me it would be someone so dashing! Are you here to help little ol' meeee~?"

The sun looked like he was trying to make some sort of sweeping gesture, but every little moment made the ropes tug on a wire and his voice started to garble and strain. Matty huffed a laugh despite the current situation.

"You ok there? We got the SOS, but I didn't realize it was THIS bad. Do you need some help?"

The animatronic grew quiet and clicked it's head to the side. It was almost a little creepy if the motion didn't resemble more of a confused puppy then a real threat. He seemed surprised? Or maybe just processing the new information. Either way, it didn't seem like he was handed help very often.

"No no no my gallant knight!" He finally spoke up after a moment. "That's not how we play this game~ you have to get into character!"

The deadpan look she gave didn't seem to dampen the sun's mood.

"We're in the middle of playtime, friend! And in 'imagination land' we get to be EVERY version of ourselves! And if a damsel in distress is in neeeeed, then someone needs to be the hero!"

“A hero, huh?"

Matty chuckled and pulled a box cutter from her pocket, feeling the bot freeze. His faceplate frozen in a permanent smile; but if he could sweat, she knew he probably would be.

“Heh.. that's really sharp there f-friend. Gotta be caaarefuuul. No villains allowed in the daycare!"

With a practiced motion, she was already quick to work on slicing through the rope. Using extra caution to avoid scratching his paint or slicing the ribbons around his wrist. The thin strings gave away easily, helping the poor robot to finally be able to move his neck back into a less awkward angle and with a show of strength was able to burst out of the rest of his restraints.

"Good Golly! I thought I was going to be stuck like that forever!”

His head stayed stationary as the rest of his body twirled in a circle, euphoric at the chance of freedom. He still seemed a bit twitchy, but Matty couldn't tell if that was something normal or a result of staying still for so long.

“Hmm. My self diagnostic states that my average wear and tear has increased by 25%! Woowie! Need to get that looked at…. eh. Eventually.”

He shrugged his shoulders dramatically and placed his hands on his hips.

“No time now! Gotta get back to work, work, work!”

The sun turned to face the custodian and mimicked the action of tipping a hat in thanks as he ran off to grab the nearest kid from dive bombing into a pile of toys.

Now with one problem out of the way, it was onto the bigger issue at hand. The rest of the daycare was still in shambles and though its attendant was technically back in action, Matty couldnt just leave. The room was a war zone and she had just the tools to help. Getting her cart to the closest wall and out of the robots way was the first obstacle. She had to dodge more then one flying ball and avoid a puddle of purple paint before she turned back to survey the area.

She grabbed empty bottles of glue, discarded containers of art supplies and whatever else littered the floor. Working around kids was challenging, but every time one would get in her way, Sun was there to snatch them up and redirect their focus. It gave her the perfect opportunity to shut off her brain for a bit and just clean up.

Usually the presents of her headphones would make an appearance, something to drown out the sounds of the mundane. But the theme song proved to be more than adequate, giving the boost of serotonin she needed to keep energized. She fell into a focused trance, wiping spills, sweeping away glitter and restocking shelves quickly and efficiently. She had just finished scrubbing at a rather difficult stain when a voice behind her boomed at attention.

"You good there man?"

Matty gave a full body jolt, never noticing her manager's looming shadow. And turned to throw the dirty rag to hid her surprise and catch him off guard. The bear of a man caught it with ease, laughing heartily and patting her back.

Mike had been one of the best managers she had ever worked with in ANY position. He was tall and built like a tank, looking more like a bouncer than just a cleaning manager. He had hard lines across his forehead either from strain or worry that betrayed his age despite his youthful and jovial smile. But his eyes were bright and mischievous, full of laughter and warmth. He was more of a big brother then just a coworker and had been the one to hire Matty onto the EVS team.

“Just checking in on my favorite worker. I had a suspicion about those smiling emojis being from the big guy, but I didn't realize the mess I threw at you. It wasn't too big for you to handle, right?"

Mike gave a teasing nudge at her playful scoff. She knew this was his way of checking in; he always went out of his way to make sure his workers had some sort of backup. Never one to pass the buck to someone else, her manager was always ready to get down and dirty if needed. She had caught him on more than one occasion running at full speed down the stairs; mop in hand.

“But it looks like I was worried for nothing.”

He gave a low whistle, brows raised impressed. She looked around the room as well, a feeling of triumph swelled in her chest. The room was remarkably cleaner then when she first entered and she could see the attendant rounding the kids up to wipe their faces of any remaining mess. A glance to her fazwatch showed she had been engrossed in her work for the last 45 minutes and she internally fist pumped. Hell yeah! New personal best!

This may be one of the best feelings of being the overly glorified janitor. The sense of accomplishment of seeing how a little elbow grease and some strong cleaning solution could create such a difference. That and the ever flowing fizzyfaz she would get for free while on the job.

“Eh, you know I got this Mike! You wouldn't have sent me in if you didn't think I could handle it.”

Her eyes glanced back towards the entrance.

“But how did it even get like this? Where’s the rest of the staff?”

There was still no sign of the daycare greeter and thankfully, none of the parents had come by yet to pick up their children. She shuddered to think what some of the Karen’s would have to say if they walked in on that little fiasco. The daycare was already in some hot water due to past experiences of the attendants not being “kid friendly” enough. They've been working so hard these last few months trying to change that image around, but it was always one bad yelp review away from disaster. Mike scratched his head and looked around. He seemed at a loss as well.

“Great question actually. There's usually at least ONE member of H-staff hanging around.”

H-staff, or Human Staff was what the higher ups called anyone not a machine, working for Fazbear Entertainment. It was standard practice to have at least one human in every room to watch the bots and be there in case of emergencies. Unfortunately, there were no specifications on the size of each room. So to have only a single human in the giant atrium or the main stage was an absolute nightmare for the poor soul stuck in that area for the day. Especially since the humans employed were mostly part time students looking to just get their jobs done and leave. Thankfully the robots, big and small, were top of the line. Hardly needing any assistance in the grand scheme of things.

“Hmm, we should probably ask the big guy himself. HEY SUN!”

Mike waved down the attendant who still looked a little worse for wear, but had managed to wipe the larger stains off his person successfully. He had gathered the kids together for some sort of game but turned his head and skipped over to the cleaning crew.

“Hiya. Thank you so much for all the help, friends! That was one biiiig mess the kids had made. I thought I was a goner for sure!”

His arms moved animatedly in an overly dramatic way, playing up the theatrics. Mike nodded. “Yes we were just talking about that. Care to give us the full rundown?”

“Of course!” The bells around the sun's wrist gave a soft chime as his hands continued to describe his story. “We were playing jump rope and then little Nicky had a cool new toy to show us and then Jenny dropped her yoyo on my head when she was hanging upside down and it just all got so topsy turvy! And woopsy daisy!! I got stuck!! But thanks to my new friend…."

Sun paused only briefly to fully turn and analyze the shorter worker’s frame; his blank eyes flashed green for a moment as he initiated a full scan. Instantly downloading her company file to access her name.

“Matty~! Thank you Matty for coming to my rescue!”

He got on one knee and grasped the custodian’s hand in his larger one while making an overly dramatic swoon, causing both party members to laugh.

“Hey no worries Sun. I'm glad to have helped. Call us anytime you need something, ok?”

The animatronics head paused before doing a full circle spin.

“Hmm. Aaaaanything?”

His neck convulsed and extended to stretch out and move a little closer. The grip he held was a little firmer and though it was efficient, it was also a little unnerving. Matty gave an awkward laugh and glanced at Mike for help. Taking the hint he set his hand on the sun's metal arm, breaking the weird tension in the air.

“Yeah man. Anytime. But for now can you do us a favor and recall the last time you saw a member of H-staff in the Daycare?”

“Of course!” The sun backed up but still had the smaller hand grasped in his own as a small whirring sound came from his chest cavity. “At approximately 10:32am staff in the drop off sector left to go attend their company provided break time. They are now one hundred and seventy minutes late in returning to their post.”

Three hours??

“The hell have they been doing for three hours!?”

Sun turned his frozen faceplate to Matty, pausing briefly as if contemplating something before moving quickly in a weird jerky motion. He came back into her bubble, filling the entire space so their eyes were only on him.

“New frieeeend”

The way he said it was light and airy, but sent a chill down her back.

“There’s no bad words allowed in the daaaycaaare.”

The sing-song tone was unnerving and that weird tension was back. She tried to step away, but a metal hand was softly pushing her forward to keep her in place. This was weird.

“You wouldnt wanna get in trouuuuble now…”

Why was he being weird!?

“Would you~?”

The last word was almost whispered, like a secret shared between partners. It sent a zing though her and lit up her features in an almost comical red. He seemed delighted by this reaction and clapped his hands together laughing. Mike gave a snort and clapped a hand on the flustered worker's shoulder.

“Sorry, forgot you haven't had much interaction with the Attendants. It's well known that some of the reasons the daycare gets such bad reviews is that Sun here isn’t great with personal space. AND he’s an obnoxious flirt with any adult member of staff.”

Sun's cackling could be heard throughout the daycare as Matty tried to compose herself. She sent a glare his way as he glitched and skipped about, completely pleased with himself for a job well done. What a gremlin.

“Well I need to see where the part timer ran off to and get them back here. Mind staying a bit longer lil Homie? Can't have a room without staff you know.”

Matty didn't mind and told Mike as such, letting him leave to search the Plex. There was always something to clean after all and with the kids preoccupied she figured the large play structure could be a good start. It was absolutely massive with so many twists and turns and little hidey holes to curl into. Perfect place to hide long forgotten messes that she was happy to clean. Well… her back was not happy to be crouched so low for so long. Especially while crawling on hard plastic, in a warm room with the smell of sweat and disinfectant high in the air. That’s for sure. But she made due.

Once one side was done she noticed a few blocks had been scattered around the floor. Shrugging, she picked them up and put them in their correct positions. She also noticed a few other toys lying about and figured she could help with that too.

“You don't have to do that! I can put it away!” A tiny voice piped up.

A little girl no more than six ran over. She was bubbly and using her arms to help express her concern.

“Mr. Sun always tells us to clean up our own messes and that one was mine!”

Matty smiled warmly at the honesty and couched down to be more at the child’s level. She was always better with kids then adults, especially at this age. There was still magic in their little hearts and they always had a lot to say.

“What’s your name?”

“Susie!”

“And how old are you Susie?”

She held out one hand with all her fingers extended for the worker to see. Matty had cousins younger than her and was well aware of how easy it was to manipulate them onto a fun game. It was also easy to let her guard down in front of the child and be a little silly in public.

“Ah. well I know for a fact that you could DEFINITELY clean this mess up perfectly Susie. But I’m on a secret mission today, do you know what it is?”

The child looked around curiously and shook her head. The worker hammed it up and used grand arm gestures and staged whispered towards the kid.

“I got the best job in the whole world! I get to be Mr. Sun’s helper!”

The child’s eyes widened as she stared in awe.

“But it’s a secret! I have to clean up without aaaaanyone noticing. You dont think anyone SAW me, do you?”

“But I saw you!”

Matty gave a loud gasp in mock surprise.

“Oh my goodness you’re right! Oh no! That means I have to make you my secret partner!”

Susie squealed with mirth and quickly covered her mouth.

“But shhhh! No one can find out!

Susie giggled and brought her small fingers to her lips. “Not even Mr. Sun?”

“Especially not Mr. Sun."

The two giggled and it became a game. Susie would run around searching for a mess and Matty would be overly animated in coming over to clean it. A few times Sun would ask what they were doing and if he could join but they would just look at each other and laugh. Thoroughly confusing the poor robot until Sun wised up. He watched the pair with small, sneaky turns of his head, quickly becoming aware of their antics.

Matty knew they were caught when she saw him knocking into the toy drums that were stacked on each other and “accidently” knocking a large tube of glitter beads to the ground. When he didn't immediately drop everything to clean it a few kids noticed.

“Mr. Sun! How come you aren't picking that up?”

“Hoo hoo my friends! I’m just soooooo busy having so much fun with you all! I just don't have time for all these messes.”

He was really hamming it up for the kids, flopping on the ground and bringing his hand to his head dramatically. The kids were eating it up.

“I wish a big, strong someone could come help me with this daunting taaaask~” His face plate may not have had animated eyes, but Matty could tell he was staring right at her.

But before she could answer, a voice came over the loudspeakers overhead.

“New arrival incoming.”

A joyful scream echoed from the slide on the other end of the room, indicating the arrival of another child to the daycare. Sun seemed to wilt as he processed this new information, knowing this new game had to be put on hold. Matty glanced up and could see another H-staff sitting behind the departure desk. Mike must have informed someone to get a replacement.

“Big Mike to Lil Homie. Over."

Speak of the devil.

“Need you over in El Chip. Deep fryer is on the fritz again.”

“On it Mike!”

Matty said goodbye to Susie, letting her know she was the best partner in crime ever and pulled a Glamrock sticker from her pocket as a reward. The girl beamed with pride before bouncing away with her prize to play with the other kids. But Sun was having none of that.

“You’re leaving?!” His voice box glitched with the shrill sound. “B-but friend! You just got here!”

“Sorry Sun. I’m needed elsewhere. So many things to clean, you know how it is.”

Just for good measure, Matty swept up the spilt beads and righted the toppled drums as she made her way back to her cart.

“You can’t just L E A V E!” He stomped his foot, causing a nearby block castle to tumble over. Matty raised an eyebrow at the tantrum and went to collect the blocks.

“I've been here for a couple hours Sun, more than enough time to get you back on your feet. You even got your helper back, see?”

She motioned toward the Check In counter which the sun didn't even glance at.

“But we didn't even get to play together. How can we have a proper play date if we don't get to both play?”

His animated movements crashed into the craft table and papers went soaring. Matty sighed and bent to pick them up. Who knew that the one in charge of kids could act like such a child himself. This was getting ridiculous.

“Sun.” She turned to look at him sternly, but not unkind. “This was not a play date. We are both on the clock and trying to do our jobs, right?” The robot nodded glumly.

“I cannot do my job properly if I just stay here all day, I need to get down to El Chip and sort out whatever mess is waiting for me there… ok?”

It’s not like she needed his approval to leave, but the way his body language was slumped over it really read that he was disappointed. He was really tugging at her heartstrings with the kicked puppy look, so she gave his arm a pat.

“Hey. Why so glum, chum? We work in the same building. I know we’ll see each other again real soon.”

Sun didn’t respond besides a soft hum which she took as confirmation. Collecting her things, she pushed her cart out the wooden doors and hoofed it across the PizzaPlex to her next emergency.

Sun watched her leave, eyes tracking her till she disappeared from view. A green pixelated screen filtered in front of his eyes showing his scan from earlier in the day.

**Initiating Previous Download**

Matty Jeevas - Freddy Fazbear’s Entertainment Employee
Pronouns: She/They
Age: 31
Height 5’4.
Weight: n/a
Marital status: Divorced.
Kids: none.
Occupation: Environmental Service Technician - Full Time Position
Start time: Eighteen months ago.
Complaints: none.
Manager: Michael Wilson.

And with a quick search to the employee database, he was able to locate which line Mike used on the walkie talkie to contact Matty. Hmm… they HAD said that if Sun needed anything they would come back. Right?

Sun skipped back towards the kids, emotions matching his sunny faceplate as a plan formed in his mind. Oh yes, they would be seeing each other again REAL soon.

Chapter Text

The past week had been busier than normal, spills and messes just jumped out begging to be cleaned. Like it was their own personal agenda to keep the janitor working overtime. It was routine by now for Matty to come in bright and early, grab the list of high contact areas that needed some extra help and be on her way. But she was getting text after text on the SOS line that didn't seem much like emergencies, but more like minor inconveniences.

Things like a cup of jelly beans didn't make it fully into the trashcan. One of the S.T.A.F.F. bots running out of maps. Or even, a toddler lost their doll's hair scrunchie. But what was out of the ordinary, were quite a few calls had also been centered around the daycare. For a section that had a squeaky clean record up until recently, it was rather odd. Was something wrong with the attendant?

Sun had a bad habit of getting a little too overzealous and in the past had tried to out match some of the kids in terms of energy levels. Which wouldn't be too much of a problem, if he didn't also conveniently forget to power down on select charge days. The results were a terrifying combination of an overly exhausted college student right before midterms, flying high with a caffeine rush.

Matty had heard the stories and was concerned it could be happening again. But every time she popped her head in, the attendant seemed to be just fine. Still laughing loud and skipping about; but when he would catch her eye he’d flit his fingers out in a teasing gesture or try to summon her closer.

Fortunately there always seemed to be a cry of a child or a parent asking a question just at the right time where his attention would be distracted. Giving her the perfect opportunity to finish the job quickly before moving onto her other more pressing tasks of the day.

"It's been one hell of a week already, huh?"

Mike found her in the supply room, drained and taking a well deserved break away from the hustle of the main floor. The slump in his shoulders as he sat down mirrored his employee and they shared the blissful quiet of the room.

"It's only Wednesday Mike! How can there still be MORE to clean?"

She slumped deeper into her own chair, muscles aching at the released tension and giving her boss the most pitiful look she could muster. As if he could do anything about the crazy requests.

“Bzzt”

“Bzzzzt”

“Bzz.. daycare help needed.. bzz”

They both groaned in unison at the interruption of their peace. Matty glanced at her walkie talkie, but realized the sound had actually come from Mike’s own instead. He held the little black box to his ear before shaking it and giving a frustrated sigh.

“Hmm.. its been doing that all week. I wonder if it's finally breaking down..”

He gave it a few solid smacks for good measure, but it didn’t seem to be making much of a difference.

“Who was that?”

The sound was fuzzy and so full of static that it sounded nothing like how a real human's voice should. Her boss shrugged and returned the device to his hip.

“No idea, but my guess is it's the same stressed out H-staff that’s been sending me messages all week.”

“Want me to check it out? I was on my way over anyway”

Mike gave an apologetic look.

“Id appreciate it man. Maybe I can make an order for some new replacements so these don't keep breaking on us.”

Matty nodded and grabbed her cart, restocking her supplies before taking a shortcut to the daycare. It was definitely a much quicker and more efficient way to get where she needed to go, especially without having to worry about crashing her cart into the customers in her hast.

---She came to the same red metal doors and pushed back into the fray. No parents this time which was nice and hardly any kids as well. There was a little sign at the check in desk that read, 'Back in 5!’ in big blocky letters, drawn hastily. Could the H-Staff not wait five minutes for her to make her way over? Or was this another pointless "emergency"? She sighed a huff and looked around to see what all the fuss was about.

Nothing looked out of place and it was actually overall, quite peaceful. The middle of the week could make it feel that way. Most parents were still at work and the kids hadn't gotten out of school to make their way over just yet. Maybe they had heard the radio wrong? Nothing looked amiss, but she would check with Sun just to be sure.

Matty pushed her cart over to the balcony overlooking the play structure and scanned the empty jungle gym. No gangle of yellow peeking through the bars and nothing swimming in the ball pit. Her eyes targeted some movement across the play mat and there she saw him.

Sun was skipping about with a child on his shoulders, singing some terribly off key nursery rhyme and shaking his hands to make his bells go crazy with them. The kid was having the time of their life trying to sing along but knowing close to none of the lyrics. Resulting in just a lot of joyous screaming.

Matty was close enough where she was about to call out, when she noticed a bucket in Sun's hand. It wouldn't have been anything suspicious, seeing as the daycare had pails littered around and carried an assortment of toys. But this one was filled with something else. Something brightly colored and sparkly? The attendant took some of the contents out and squished it in its hand before throwing it up so it sored high and then came fluttering back down on himself and the toddler.

Was it glitter? Was Sun throwing glitter in the Daycare? It looked too big to be such a tiny mess of plastic. The worker was even more dumbfounded when he did it again and then proceeded to stomp on the mess. Not just to walk over it, but to do a full blown twitchy dance, thus smearing the contents further into the ground.

What on earth was he doing? Matty couldn't quite believe what she was seeing. Even as she witnessed the robot toss the pail to the side and then pull a small can out of his deep pockets to spray one of the play structures with it. Colorful silly foam sprayed out and the toddler on his shoulders laughed gleefully. Was the sun actually in need of some serious maintenance? Whatever it was, this needed to stop.

“SUN!” The robot gave a fully animated jolt at the sound of her voice. Recognition settled in as he curled in on himself briefly before jumping back into action and hiding the can behind his back.

“Well howdy there friend! You sure got here fast, fast, fast!!”

Matty jogged the rest of the way down and was able to see the robot try to sweep what looked to be shredded paper and popsicle sticks away with his foot.

“What’s going on here?”

The sun put the child down to go play as he stepped forward.

“Well there's a mess! I just don't know what happened! Got too rowdy with little Shawn over there!”

The child in question had gone to occupy himself with some blocks, plopping down and babbling to himself. Hardly the mess maker in this moment if she were to guess.

“Uh huh. Then what were you doing with that bucket?”

“Bucket!?” His voice sounded high and shrill, “What bucket? I Haven't seen any buckets.”

His eyes couldn't move, but she was staring hard enough to see the faintest turn of his face plate to the desk next to him. She walked over and saw it was the same bin she had seen earlier and recognized it as actually a wastepaper basket. He was throwing trash?? Inside the daycare?

“Sun… what's going on?”

The animatronic fidgeted and pressed the pads of his fingers against each other. A nervous tick perhaps? He looked like he was about to speak when a soft murmur could be heard coming from his pocket.

“... -thing ok?” at the same time her own walkie talkie came to life at her hip.

“How’s it going Lil homie? Everything OK?”

Time stood still for the briefest second before the pieces fell into place. Matty looked at Sun sharply and made a beeline towards him. The much larger attendant held up his hands in a plea for peace and tried to take a step back.

“Oh wowzie! You should probably get that friend! It’s probably suuuuuper important!”

She wasn't having any of that. She had three younger brothers and could sense when someone was trying to distract her. She could also smell a prank like a bloodhound, years of practice molding her sharp skills. He kept babbling as she kept advancing on him, even as he found himself up against a wall, arms still up.

“What if it's another emergency! Mike wouldn't want his best help stuck here with little’ol me!"

“Sun.”

The tone of authority made him pause. It wasn’t harsh or angry like he had heard from the maintenance team or even disgusted like he heard from security. It was soft. Quiet enough that he needed to lean down and curious enough to keep listening.

“What do you have in your pocket?”

A simple question really, but it looked like the robot really didn't want to answer. He continued to fidget and twitch, voice box humming but not really saying anything. So Matty took it upon herself to get the answers. Maybe taking a page out of the robots own book about personal space in retaliation. But she boldly stepped in and reached into the pockets of Sun’s giant jester pants. Soft steam hissed out of his chest plate at the close proximity that he tried to ignore as his hands now hovered near hers.

“Woah there f-friend! If you wanted in my pants that badly, all you had to do was a-”

Matty pulled out a small black device from the depth of his pockets and looked at him pointedly. It was a company issued radio with the daycare logo painted on the back, probably from the Check In counter.

“Sun. Did you steal this radio?”

She asked him point blank, daring him to lie to her. His face plate shifted from side to side as his fingers began playing with themselves again.

“S-stealing is such a harsh word friend! I may have just boooorrowed it when I was cleaning up earlier.”

“Hmmm… cleaning up near the entrance where there are no kids?”

The bot turned to look at the check in counter, sounds of mechanical bits working in overtime as his body continued to glitch and click together. He seemed to be muttering to himself before he went back to widely gesturing towards the upper area.

“Ah ha! Adults can make messes too! And it IS the attendants job to make sure the entire daycare is spick and span! Plus how can I-”

“So those calls Mike has been getting…?” She interrupted. “Were from you?”

All his little ticks seemed to freeze and the silence was deafening. Sun seemed to be having an internal conflict that resulted in a mile long stare in her general direction. He raised a pinched thumb and forefinger to his closed smile and made a zipper motion across his faceplate; refusing to incriminate himself further.

"You’ve been making unnecessary calls and messes on PURPOSE all week? Having me come down here multiple times a day and impersonating H-Staff all for kicks? Is that what I'm supposed to assume?"

"Well, you know what they say about assuming--", he grumbled under his breath.

Ooooooh this brat. What she wouldn't give to smack some sense into him. Taking a deep breath released some of the tension she had been holding and tried a different approach.

"Sun. Do you understand what the SOS system is for?"

He still refused to talk, but his head nodded animatedly. He made some kind of charades with lots of wild flailing and bell ringing, but it was lost on her. He huffed in disappointment and turned his head towards the ceiling.

"Oh. The silent treatment? Is that what we’re doing now?”

His body swayed in its normal jerky fashion, unable to stay still for more then a moment. But he kept his faceplate turned away, refusing to look at her.

"The SOS system is for emergencies. Things that staff or bots may need extra assistance with and should only be used in high priority cases. So if they're overused or abused, how would we know when the real emergencies happen?"

She spoke soft and slowly as one would a child getting a lecture. She could see the way the bot bristled and twitched, wanting to say something but working hard to remain stubborn. His fingers were tapping quickly across his crossed arms and soft muttering could be heard while he spun himself into a frenzy.

"Tell me I'm lying." She challenged.

“Well so what if I did?!” He finally cried out.

His voice was high and shrill against the quiet of the room. He threw his arms up and began pacing in small circles.

“It was just a harmless prank! No one got hurt! What are you going to do, put 'me' in time out?”

Something sparked hot in the custodian. Frustration? Annoyance? Whatever it was, he seemed really good at getting under her skin. So she grabbed his neck frill and tugged hard. Normally it wouldn't have even made the animatronic flinch dude to his stronger physique; but he was caught off guard and stumbled forward. Her face inches away from his.

“If you’re going to act like a brat, maybe I should do MORE than put you in time out for behaving like one.”

Hot air from her breath puffed out and slid across his faceplate. His LED eyes focused on the movement and then at the shape of them. Being so close he could see her determined eyes and steady pulse, which was much calmer than his would be if he had one. His head turned in a full circle as more steam escaped from his joints. A small fan could be heard at such a close proximity, located somewhere inside his chest cavity.

Matty blinked. Oh. Ooooooh~ So the robot could get flustered too it seems. Karma was such a bitch. She hovered a little closer before giving a sly wink and patting his chest. The physical contact acted like an electrical shock that finally got the sun to flinch and move back, fan still working in overtime to cool off his processors.

“I'm telling Mike on you and I’m taking this.”

Matty waved the radio in the air as she sauntered back out of the play area and up the ramp to her discarded cart. She ignored the way he whined after her, triumphant in her win and basking in the rush.

“Don't forget to clean up, clean up your mess Sunny~”

She walked out without another word, missing the way the robot looked down and touched the same spot on his chest that she just had, moments before.

—-------

Matty finished her rounds for the morning and knocked out a good chunk of her list before returning to the EVS staff room for a break. She did wind up telling Mike most of what happened just to save him the trouble of having to order new radios. But kept it rather vague, she didn't actually want Sun to get in trouble. Especially since it really was just a minor inconvenience on her part. Annoying, yes. But harmless all the same if he didn't make it a habit.

"Guess Sun can be rather mischievous at times. Both he and his counterpart are known to play some pretty elaborate pranks, especially in parts and services."

Mike shook his head laughing. He had friends in almost every department and loved to get the hot gossip of what was happening around the Plex.

"Really?" Her ears perked up curiously.

"OH for sure! It happened a lot more when they gave Moon that new security feature a couple months back. Prankster would hide in the ceiling vents and let his LED eyes shine through the open slits. Scared the workers shitless."

Matty could only imagine how terrifying that would look in the middle of the night with no one else around. Ghost stories always lingered around the Fazbear name and now it's seems even the bots were playing into the spooks.

"It's probably why The Attendants seem to glitch out more frequently then the Glamrocks. Heard some buddies of mine talking about it in passing. P&S have been neglecting their weekly maintenance for a while now."

"Well that's one way to get a lawsuit."

A few harmless pranks wasn't an excuse for negligence. What if they actually broke down while spinning a kid around? Or holding a bunch of supplies? It could mean some serious hot water for Fazbear Co.

Mike nodded

"I hear ya. They used to do it first thing in the morning when security would escort them. But it seems Suns flirting kinda got the morning guards on edge, so they moved it to after hours. But after those pranks with Moon…"

He trailed off and shrugged. "They can always fudge the logs and as long as they get looked at for any big glitches, the Big Wigs don't seemed to notice."

Well of course they haven't noticed. No one is saying anything! Matty could really only roll her eyes so far back before they got suck that way. Mike's radio buzzed to life on his hip.

"Hey can someone from EVS come to the Daycare? There's vomit and the Attendant just got the kids to bed. Over."

Again?? It was always something.

"Hey, I know you've had your fair share of the Daycare this week. Want me to take this one?"

Matty loved her boss. He looked tired and a little worse for wear, but the glint in his eyes showed he was up for the challenge. He wouldn't even resent her if she agreed and let him do all the work. She truly didn't deserve this man, which is why she declined.

"Naw man, I got this. I don't think Sun will give me any more trouble for a bit. Go take your break."

He looked grateful as she waved bye and headed towards the elevators.

—-

It felt a little strange entering the daycare and not having that theme music on its highest setting. It was even weirder to have the entrance dimmed and the play area almost completely pitch black. She checked in with the H-STAFF before walking down the ramp and quietly opening the large wooden doors. Off to the side were dozens of little lumps laying on individual mats and pillows, all bundled up.

She walked slowly and as quiet as she could so as to not wake anyone with her cleaning cart. Thankfully there were dim fairy lights along the ground and glow in the dark paint along the walls and ceiling that helped to not trip her up.

The mess was near the ball pit, it seems having a full tummy of cake and soda really didn't mix well when going down that monster of a slide. She took care of it easily and disinfected the whole area before looking around. It seemed like Sun had in fact cleaned up the previous mess he made that morning much to her satisfaction. But there were a few bits of trash here so she took it upon herself to grab those as well.

Once she was closer to the play structure, she could hear it. A soft humming that floated in the absence of the loud theme music. She looked around, her eyes having adjusted to the darkness to find a hunched figure perched on top of the metal structure. It was swaying softly and dangerously close to the edge, watching the sleeping children like a hawk. At her soft footsteps it turned and she could see two red pin pricks in the darkness.

She had never physically met Moon before, but a known prankster in the dark made her a bit nervous. Was he like Sun at all? Maybe he told jokes or could juggle? Or would he find a way to make glitter fly from her cart? The thought of meticulously cleaning such a thing made her shudder and she decided that maybe she just starts with being pleasant?

Matty gave a small wave to the shadow and politely went back to busying herself for a few minutes. When she finally got the courage to glance over, she was surprised to find it empty. She looked towards the sleeping kids expecting the attendant to be fussing over them, but he wasn't there either. Even the security desk was lacking, so where could he be?

"Looking for something?"

It never occurred to her to look up.
The voice was deep and scratchy, like twisted metal curving into words. A little giggle that deepened into a growl washed over her in waves and had the hairs on her arms standing up. She spun around and pressed a hand to stop the squeak of surprise at him being so close. Moon towered over her, neck curved out and head in an awkward angle to get a full view of her face. Heart pounding in her ears, she glanced up to see those pin pricks up close and personal. They emitted a soft red glow, illuminating her face.

She knew it was the same faceplate as Sun, but the crescent moon half glowed more vibrantly when compared to the darkness of the other side. The rays were missing too, replaced with a sleeping cap that looked soft and inviting.

They stayed like that for a while, both just staring and taking the other in. It felt a little weird to be stared at so openly, much like an attraction on display. But then again, she was just as guilty. Was this an intimidation tactic? Was he mad at her for teasing his counterpart?

After a moment he finally pulled his head back and went into a crouched position, softly cackling. Even in this position he was still a few heads taller than her and more imposing the Sun had been. His outfit was navy with the galaxy smeared across and hundreds of stars that glowed in the darkness. She had the impulse to touch and remark on them, but she could still feel him staring. His body seemed similar to Sun with how he also constantly moved and jittered. But the main difference being that it felt like he made every move with purpose. Instead of the uncontrolled spastic energy his counterpart seemed to have.

"It seems I must be the one to apologize for todays mess."

Her eyes snapped up to his in surprise. That was the last thing she expected to hear from him.

"Sun has found humor in causing you trouble. But I'm not quite sure you deserve a prank of that level..." He cackled softly. "At least not yet."

His head shook with mirth, causing the little bell on the end of his hat to chime softly.

So, he wasn't mad?

"I've had my own share of troublesome brothers. Nothing I can't handle."

She flexed her arm and gave a confident smile to prove her words. His unmoving faceplate stood still, unable to read his emotions but he seemed to be processing that.

"Hmmm. I suppose that's an adequate description of him. A loud, unhinged little gremlin of a brother. You should have teased him more and made his processors shut down from overheating."

Matty snorted, the tension snapping as she was unable to hold back and control herself. Moon was fucking savage.

The bot tilted his head, gauging her reaction before giving a mechanical crackle of his own.

"Glad to know someone finds me funny. Let me formally introduce myself."

He gave a sort of bow that looked uncomfortable in his current position and held out his hand, palm upturned.

"I'm Moon. The nap attendant and security for the Mega Pizza Plex. Don't let me catch you breaking any rules new friiiiiend."

His head jerked downwards and Matty had the feeling he would have winked at her if he could. Wow! It really was night and day with how different their personalities were. But she was already warming up to the lanky bot. She took the offered gesture and placed her hand in his.

"Nice to meet you Moon. I'm Matty, the best damn EVS tech Fazbear's had ever seen."

His long, indigo tipped fingers closed around hers. Reminding her once again just how much bigger he was and swiped a finger against her knuckles. The cool metal left a chill against her skin, but the intimate gesture made her cheeks feel warm. Another cackle of laughter floated from his voice box as he continued to pet her hand.

"Careful there friiiiiend. Can't have you banned from the Daycare just yet."

He paused to redirect his stare back to her face. When she continued to look blank, his cackle grew a little louder. He pulled her close, head tilted and loomed into her personal space.

"Don't make me punish you." He growled.

The gesture was vaguely threatening, ment to cause fear or at least intimidation. But Matty couldn't help but feel her heart beat a little quicker for another reason.

"O-oh right! Language! Sorry!''

She tried to keep the stutter from her voice and whether the moon noticed it or not he gave no indication. He held her gaze till she looked down a little flustered and he finally released her and stepped back.

"It's fine as long as the children don't hear... Sun included."

Matty laughed, releasing the breath she didn't know she had been holding. Moon tilted his head again at the sound, recording it to memory. He liked her laugh but failed to remark on it before hearing the soft sounds of someone waking up.

He turned towards the noise, standing up fully and then back at the custodian.

"Seems I'm called back to duty."

He held his arm up and from somewhere in the rafters a cable with a large hook zipped down and landed in his palm. A click was heard as he attached it to his back securely and he started to raise from the floor.

Matty reached out, making the night attendant pause and look back down. Her eyes glowed with awe and she couldnt keep the soft smile from her face.

"It was really nice meeting you Moon."

The animatronic gave a little jerky twitch and bent down again, even further till his faceplate was on level with hers. The fluff of his hat tickled against her skin and he was so close she could feel the clockwork beneath his chest.

"The pleasure was all mine."

The voice scratched and twisted, but there was a softness to it now that she could appreciate better. He tugged on the cord and was lifted high in the air till his eyes became pin pricks once more.

**The moon leaped back towards his charges and tucked them in, making sure they were all right where they were supposed to be. Counting each one and checking all vital signs. Perfectly healthy as they should be. His eyes glanced back at the custodian, who at this point had gathered the rest of her things and was taking her leave. She paused and turned back, noticing the attendant looking and waved warmly before exiting the play area.

"Why is she so nice to you?!?!?"

The screeching echoed loudly inside the night attendant's head. Sun would usually rest when he wasn't out, giving him a bit of charge during nap time. But he had been violently awake once realizing who was inside their daycare. He had stayed silent, wanting to hear every bit of the shared conversation and was thoroughly annoyed at the results. Moon cackled at his grumpy counterpart.

"It's rather simple Sun"

The night attendant went back to his perch on the jungle gym, able to see Matty travel up the ramp. She turned one last time towards him before exiting and leaving their sight.

"I clearly have the charm that you lack."

Moon wheezed at the colorful profanity his counterpart was bouncing around in their shared space. He really hoped he got to see her again soon especially if it annoyed Sun this badly. He put up a small blocker to give himself some peace and lightly touched his arm. He played back the earlier recording of her laughter and sat there for the remainder of nap time just basking in its comforting ambiance.

Chapter Text

"So how many nap do the kids actually get at the daycare?"

"Well good morning to you too."

Mike laughed as he poured himself some coffee shaped sludge. The large mug in question already held a sugary concoction that was eighty percent protein powder and skim milk. How the coffee would also fit was up to the Gods at this point. He raised his brow at the shorter custodian.

"Do you know what time it is? What the hell kind of question is that for six in the morning?"

He rubbed his face and a weird look came over him. A mix of caution and pity as he leaned over and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Am I working you too hard? Do you need a break?"

Matty pushed his hand away laughing.

"Quit it, I'm fine. Just curious is all.”

She couldn't leave it alone.

“Is it like a full hour?"

Mike gave an incredulous look and took a sip like he didn't quite believe her.

"I mean I'm not really sure. But I think I heard it was something like twice a day? Your brother bringing his kid over or something?"

That would have been the obvious train of thought, huh? Bring up her nephew, who is of toddler age, and get more entail on the daycare hours. Wish she thought of that instead of looking like a deranged wackjob first thing in the morning.

Matty didn't really know how to explain her current thought process, especially to her boss. But she couldn't get her thoughts to stray away from Moon. It had been a solid three days and she had found every opportunity within reason to stop by and get a glimpse of the night attendant. He would wave to her if she caught his attention, but most of the time she seemed out of sync with the nap schedule. It left her irritable and she couldn't quite figure out why.

She thought maybe she was just fascinated with how robots worked. But the thought of codes on a computer didn't really interest her in that way. Maybe it was how they were built into a physical body? But the science and math that wove into that line of thought drove her mad with boredom. The cold grasp of his metallic hand holding hers flashed behind her eyes and she flushed. Maybe it was because Moon was actually very charming, much to her dismay.

“Yeah, something like that Mike."

She couldn't give her boss a straight answer when she didn't even know herself. Plus, the fear of being teased for liking her robotic coworker could be troublesome later.

“Well if you're that excited to see your old pal Sunny again so soon, I bet I could find something for you to do.”

Mike snorted loudly into his cup at the pointed look she gave him. Oh yeah… she had almost forgotten about the sun amongst all this. She had of course seen him when trying to get peeks of Moon, but either he didn't notice or he was still sulking and chose to ignore her. That was fine. If he couldn't handle a little teasing, maybe he would learn not to mess with her next time.

She filled her cart, grabbed her daily list and made her rounds through the Plex. Checking her Fazwatch, read 6:30am. Damn. Way too early for a nap. So she instead popped in her music and tried to set her mind at ease that she wasn't being crazy.

—-

It had been the longest shift in her entire existence and it was only 9:45am. Matty ran a hand down her face in exhaustion. Not only had she been checking the clock every five minutes, but her list had the most mundane and simple tasks imaginable. How many tables did she need to rewipe? No one had used them yet! It was always like this on Sunday mornings anyway, the crowd didn't come until later on.

She could easily hide somewhere and wait it out or find something in the kitchen to clean. But the silence would be so loud for someone trying to make time go faster. Plus, all the kitchen workers would be busy prepping for this afternoon. She instead busied herself with taking out all the trash and wiping down the bins. There's were also a few map bots with ink drawn on their faces that she grabbed a rag for. Once they looked better and nodded in thanks, she glanced at her watch.

Hmmmm....
it couldn't hurt to sneak a peek downstairs, right? It hardly took any convincing before she packed up and made her way over.

When she arrived she could hear the theme music blaring and almost groaned out loud, it was still 'playtime' in the other room. But before she could sulk back to her mindless cleaning tasks, she was stopped by a soft voice muffled on the other side of the double doors.

‘Attention RockStars! It’s now 11:00am. Time to take a break and get ready for a Faznap!’

It seemed to be a prerecorded voiceover by the big bear himself, playing through the daycare’s loudspeakers. Matty’s heart jumped and confirmed the time with a glance at her watch. It seemed luck was on her side! She felt a little giddy as she pushed in to see the lights softly dimming around the large area. She flashed her badge to the H-Staff not fully paying attention and busied herself in sweeping the nonexistent dust on the floor.

When the area was completely dark she casually made her way down the ramp and softly opened the entrance to the play area to look around. The kids had just seemed to be settling down in a semi circle around the large animatronic who had an even larger book propped on his knees. She was far enough away that she couldn't tell which bedtime story was being read, but could hear his deep pitch float through the quiet space.

Matty didn't realize she had been staring until red lights sought hers out and his head tilted in a glitchy sway. She froze for a second unsure of what to do except wave lamely to announce her presents. His shoulders hunched and lifted sporadically. Was he laughing at her?

She had almost convinced herself this was a mistake and to make a hasty retreat before she embarrassed herself further. But with the chime of a bell she found the animatronic hunched over and making his way in her direction.

She couldn't tell what was more off putting. The way he would sway while hunched over and very nearly crawling towards her. Or the maniacal laughter that softly bubbled up from his voice box, head making full circles like something out of an 80’s horror movie. She gave a snort, until he loomed over her and suddenly it didn't feel as funny anymore. Her heart pounded against her throat, nervous to look up.

"Well Well. Look what I caught lurking in the dark."

His fingers twitched, body posed on a crouch as he jumped from one foot to the other.

"A little one trying to hidey, hide away."

Matty could only stare and take it in, his red eyes piercing her in place. And at his closeness she realized a new sound; his body was softly ticking, like that of an old clock. It clicked and grew in volume depending on how he moved. She wondered if inside his chest plate was really just a fully intricate clockwork system or something more steampunk? She remembered steam escaping from Sun before, so it wouldn't be too much of a stretch really. But when she didn't speak, the animatronic paused in his movements.

"Aww. Did I scare you friiiiiiend?"

The growl of his voice snapped her back into attention.

“No! Nothing like that.” she shook her head. "I'm not scared of you Moon.”

He moved in a way that was definitely creepy and mixed with that chilling laugh could give anyone a fright. But she had seen a different side to him as well. She saw how he guarded the kids in their most vulnerable state. Constantly checking on them or tucking them in when they woke up from bad dreams. She felt how carefully he held her hand, making sure to not put too much pressure and crush it.

And for a large eight foot tall being made entirely out of metal, he could definitely hurt someone if he wanted. Moon hunched lower, his faceplate in front of hers; the clockwork buzzing louder at the close proximity.

“Not scared, huh?”

He made a glitch that sounded suspiciously like a snort

“That would be a first. ''

He sat back on his hunches, “So it seems you’ve been popping up more and more these days. Your employee time card says you’ve been employed at Freddy Fazbear's for well over a year. Why the sudden interest in our neck of the woods?”

“You-” How weird would it be to admit that she hadn’t stopped thinking about their short encounter the last few days? He was a robot! Probably thought it was funny to mess with the human the same way she messed with his counterpart.

“You’re just really cool.”

OR her stupid mouth could forget to filter what her dumb human brain was thinking. She stuttered out trying to fix her error but Moon only stared at her. Calculating. He pressed a cold digit to her cheek and began prodding.

“Do you always get red when speaking? Or am I a special case?”

It was a simple question, but the bot seemed delighted to see her face darken even more as she sputtered in her flustered state. Smacking his hand away caused cackles of laughter and he clapped his hands in mirth.

“You can’t even tell if my face is red or not! It's pretty dark in here!”

“Oh ho~ I feel I must remind you friend, that I am the security of the Mega Pizza Plex. And with that title, I am equipped with night vision as well as other useful features.”

Oh shit. Of course he was. So he could see her face. Clearly in fact. His hand moved forward and gently tucked under her chin, closing her agape mouth.

“Don’t want to catch fliiiiies.”

She could feel her face continuing to burn, his cackle intensified and he let his hand drop, the cold metallic lingering on her heated skin.

“Like you would let your daycare get dirty enough to keep bugs in here." She grumbled out loud. "But I’m curious. What other kinds of features do you get for being Security?”

He sat back on his hunches and swayed.

"Well, besides the 'luxury' of being created as a Fazbear Entertainment bot, I also get the "animatronic" upgrades. Meaning faster reflexes, internal map and the ability to converse more with the public."

"Yes, I can see all the public speeches you've done. Good work."

Moon growled and lightly nudged her shoulder.

"Wise guy. I'm also equipped with the knowledge of every being, organic or not, that is inside the building at all times. If there is someone inside after closing who doesn't belong, I also have access to criminal files and a direct link to the authorities to remove them."

"And if they don't go peacefully?"

Maybe it was the darkness that bent the shadows to their will, but Moon's smile seemed to grow.

"Then I take more drastic measures."

Matty shivered and hoped to never get on his bad side. She couldn't even imagine trying to fight something like him off. With his strength he could easily overtake her, arms pinned leaving her wiggling under him. Having that cackle leave a different sort of shiver traveling down her spine. Letting him manhandle her because she stayed late and needed --WHAT!?

She mentally shook herself. Where had that come from?? She needed to keep her overactive imagination in check and not lewd her coworker. A cold digit caressed her forehead.

"You look worried friend. Fear not, for I have a filter to keep myself in check and not actually harm any potential intruders."

Her face burned in shame. He thought he had scared her again when in fact she was just making a fool out of herself. She gave him a shaky smile

"I didn't think you killed the burglars or anything! Sorry if I made a weird face. Maybe I should go see Parts and Services so they can fix my facial features."

It was meant to be a joke, taken lightly and maybe even get a chuckle. What she hadn't expected was the low growl.

"Those idiots couldn't fix something so delicate if they tried."

The gesture wasn't helping her flustered state, nor his fingers that wrapped protectively around her head. It sent her thoughts swimming in a tizzy of confusion and guilt.

"I-i heard from Mike that you weren't on good terms with maintenance?"

She left the question open in case he didn't feel like talking about it. And at first he stayed silent, fingers twitching in time with his clockwork. But gradually his silence ended with a sigh, releasing his grip and folding back.

"They treat us like objects, all of us. Talk as if we aren't in the same room, say things in a contradictory way like we're stupid. The jokes on them though" He sneered.

"We have the most advanced A.I. in the country. We are able to learn from our surroundings, teach ourselves from mistakes and grow in our environment. We can even download, not only our code, but our own memories in case something happens to our physical bodies."

"That's amazing!" For a computer to be so technically advanced that it could process information and learn and grow from its experiences was a miracle in itself. It explained why he felt so... human.

" Were you programmed with emotions? Or was that something you learned along the way?"

His head tilted in thought,

"I believe we started out with the basics of what our programing allowed. Sun was happy and jovial to allow maximum quality playtime with children. I was to be guarded and cautious to make sure no one came to any harm. But we soon found that with a little push, we could get past those basic boundaries.

We enjoyed playing little pranks, harmless but fun. We found enjoyment in going the extra steps in making the kids feel comfortable.”

Moon held up his arm, shaking it softly for emphasis.

“We added extra bells for the sight impaired, downloaded and signed ASL to help those who could not hear and used many different toys for those who could not keep still or would fidget. There's even a closed off section for those that get easily overwhelmed. No one told us to do this but we know it's what the kids need."

A soft sound was heard and Moon glanced over to check on the sleeping forms, leaving Matty to her thoughts.

It was a lot of new information all at once. She had known the animatronics were advanced and had their own individual personalities. But for them to have such real emotions, for them to be so human was another thing entirely. Her fascination grew as she stared in awe at the being in front of her. She had so many more questions!

"Nap time will be over soon if you wish to see Sun."

She blinked and glanced at her watch, horrified that an entire hour went by in the blink of an eye.

"Actually I think I should get back to work. Thank you for talking so openly with me Moon."

He hummed. "Yes, it's been a while since I've had someone so... pleasant to converse with. Your company is always welcome here friend."

He started to walk away and paused.

"Actually, some of the kids will be leaving before lunch so the next nap will be even more uneventful if..."

He trailed off, looking at her expectantly. Did he want her to come back? Was this an invitation?

"Yes!" She blurted it out more loudly then she intended, hand quickly covering and glancing at the still sleeping kids. Moon's gruff laugh helped ease the tension as he made his way back.

"I look forward to it."

—---

They had discussed the time and Matty used the next few hours as fuel to get everything she needed done as to not raise suspicion. And right on the dot, she had made her way back to see Moon. There were only a few toddlers this time, so the pair sat off to the side, far enough to comfortably talk but close enough to keep the kids in sight.

She started casual, asked about his favorite stories to tell the kids and which songs would he play most often. He wanted to know about her as well. What other jobs had she done in the past? What were her brothers like? She laughed and felt herself opening up. Reminiscing about the elaborate pranks her siblings tried to pull when they were younger, which caused the moon to snicker and share his own stories.

He would tell her the crazy adventures of how some of the more mischievous would get into trouble and why pets were no longer allowed in the Pizza Plex.

"So she stuffed it in her coat?? And the mom didn't know!?"

Moon laughed at the custodian’s bewildered expression.

"Apparently not. But you should have seen the look on Sun’s face when the dog popped its head out to lick him. Almost glitches himself out of commission. Luckily I have a few reliable tricks up my sleeves.''

"Oooooo! What kind of tricks?"

"OH hoo? Curious little thing aren't you?"

Her cheeks warmed at the teasing.

"Well since maintenance isn't any help, we've been forced to do all repairs ourselves."

Matty’s eyes widened in wonder. "You can do that?"

"You look surprised."

"I mean, yeah? There shouldn't be a limit to your knowledge in theory, but despite all that it's still amazing. Like a doctor doing his own open heart surgery!"

The night attendant barked out a scratchy laugh.

"Well thankfully it hasn't come to that, but we are able to scan ourselves for any internal or external issues that may arise. Most are just cosmetic, but we've had to replace a limb or two in the past."

Matty took a closer look at the bot in front of her. It was hard to tell in the dark, but she could see some chipping in the paint around his chest and arms. His clothes were faded and the ribbons around his wrist looked a little frayed. It caused a ping in her chest to see such a well loved character be so obviously neglected by staff.

"That doesn't seem fair. Maybe I can put in a formal complaint or-"

The soft ringing of Moon's bell chimed as he shook his head.

“Don't worry about us. We've managed this long and honestly I'm more worried about them mucking something up at this point. Its not the first time they joked about scrapping us."

It was said off hand, but Matty could feel the hatred seeping through his joints. Unbridled rage bubbling at the surface, barely contained. She couldn't imagine what that was like; having someone joke about your death so casually to your face.

"That's awful and they're cruel to even suggest it."

She placed a comforting hand on his knee, unable to do much else. But it seemed to do the trick, puffs of air escaped him in a sort of sigh as he slouched from his rigged position.

**Moon glanced down at her much smaller hand. There was a warmth that lingered at the touch there, though it felt quite muted beneath the fabric and unforgiving metal exterior. There were very few who had shown any sort of real kindness, let alone respect or sympathy to any of the bots inside the Pizza Plex.

Kids saw them as toys to play with and someone to clean up after them. Adults saw no reason to mask in front of a machine and would scream their frustrations at them. And even the staff seemed scared, bitter or worse ignore them as if they were no better then a plaster wall.

So to open up at all in front of a human worker like this? The attendant was wary it could be a trick, humans had a sort of darkness in them that could be sadistic. Act as if she gave a damn, let them vent out their concerns and then be cruel. Leave out of boredom or talk to the wrong people and make their lives worse. He should be more cautious.

But with one sidelong glance to the custodian, her determined features scrunched up like she would cry on his behalf, was unlike any he had seen. It gave him a foreign feeling of hope. And a warmth similar to fresh oil thumbing through his systems.

"Thank you."

He hoped she could feel the depth in their sincerity. He felt disappointed when his internal clock chimed; reminding him that there were five minutes left of naptime and that he would have to send her off again.

"It seems our time is coming to a closure for today."

She gasped and glanced at her wrist with a groan, the obvious displeasure of her having to depart sent sparks through his system and something within him shifted.

"You should take a closing shift sometime. It would be nice to not have to cut these visits so short."

"Then I REALLY wouldn't get anything done."

She laughed, getting up and stretching out her legs.

"That's not true. It’s quiet during the night. No customers to get in the way. You could get your tasks done quickly and then we could play a gaaaame."

He hoped his voice wouldn't start glitching to give away his excitement.

"A game?"

"Uh huh."

"What type of game?"

"Something you'd feel confident in winning."

He giggled at her intrigued expression, eyes lighting up in mischief.

***
"Mr. Moon. Are you quite confident in your abilities to win every game there is to play?” she laid it on thick in a show of humor.

“I'll have you know I was the reigning champion of tag back in my grade school years." His gruff laughter send a warm chill through her.

" OH I have no doubt about that friend, but you will be playing against the Supreme Champion of both tag and hide n seek of the entire Pizza Plex."

His faceplate tilted up to provoke a reaction, "You up for the challenge?"

She gave a cheeky grin and leaned in close enough to whisper, "I'm up for ANY challenge you got up that sleeve of yours" His face rotated in a slow, mechanical turn.

"OH really?" He purred, setting her cheeks aflame with the tone. "We'll just see about that won't we? How about a friendly bet then? To make it more interesting."

Matty raised her brow. Why did this feel like she was gambling with the devil?

"And what would we be wagering?"

"Hmmm… a favor. To be cashed in at any time.”

At her hesitation, he clarified. “Nothing dangerous or outside the guidelines of the Pizza Plex mind you. And we won't say what those favors are until someone wins and they cash in. Makes it exciting."

Her mind reeled at the possibilities, it was too good a chance to pass up and her competitive streak was screaming to at least try. What was the harm?

"Deal!"

She shook his hand and ran out of the daycare just as the lights started to flicker back on. She didn’t realize her mistake until she had made it back to the EVS supply room and it suddenly dawned on her.

He had infrared and could read heat signatures. He was equipped with night vision and had a cable that could lift him in the air AT WILL. He was faster than any human and was built to be the bodyguard for a large multi dollar corporation that took their security very seriously. He was the ultimate predator and she was just a plaything that he could toy around with.

And as frightening as that thought should have been, it instead zinged up her spine in a delightful shiver. Her core throbbing in anticipation.

—------------

The night attendant laughed as he shifted to the background of their shared consciousness. Sun was in an uproar as soon as he booted up.

"GAMES MOONIE?! You suggested GAMES to her? Knowing full well that I'm the absolute BEST at games?”

His tone was haughty and irritable, hating this feeling of being a third wheel in his own body.

“Let me out sometime so I can show you both who the true game master is!"

“You have plenty of little brats to boost your engorged ego during the day Sun. Go play with them if you’re so bored.”

No way was the moon was going to let his other half come out during nap time just because he was jealous. He liked talking with this custodian and he wouldn't easily give that up even with his partner muttering a mantra of ‘It’s not fair. Not fair. Not fair at all.’

"It's a shame the little worker only seems to come at nap time. Huh Sun?"

Moon couldn't help stirring the pot with his teasing. Especially when his counterpart huffed and puffed like a child.

"Maybe she only wants to play in the dark~"

Sun brushed the comment away like a nagging fly and tried to block out the maniacal laughter that stabbed through him. If it's games she wanted so bad, he would show her just what kind of games he could play.

Chapter Text

The drive home was quiet. Matty didn't bother turning on the radio; her mind too full of buzzing to realize she sat in silence. Images flashed through her thoughts at the same vigorous speed she passed by the street lights.

"We are able to scan ourselves for any internal or external issues that may arise. Most are just cosmetic, but we've had to replace a limb or two in the past."

They've been doing this for a while. Self maintaining... having to teach themselves because the staff wouldn't do it. The thought irked her but what could she do about it?

Moon had been so... open with her. Which, now thinking more on it, was quite a surprise. He didn't trust Parts and Services and had a general distrust for other human staff. So why her?

Maybe it was refreshing talking to someone other than toddlers all day. Or maybe he just need to vent to someone. The custodian smiled as she turned into the driveway of her apartment. If Moon needed someone to talk to, she was more then willing. He was a great conversationalist.

The custodian of Fazbear's Mega Pizza Plex had a lot to think about when she finally lay her head down that night. She couldn't sleep, the need to sift through everything and better understand was at the forefront of her thoughts. Maybe if she started small and worked her way through it.

Sooo...
Fazbear made artificial intelligence. One glance at her own cellphone could confirm that modern technology grew leaps and bounds overnight. Not that hard to imagine a bunch of super scientists coming up with personified A.I.

Ok. Easy enough.

That intelligence grew to understand emotions. Again, sounds very probable. Especially with the animatronics being state of the art and having to be around children all day. They were constantly picking up new information by the hour. If they were super computers, why couldn't they pick up on emotions?

Ok, so far so good.

And not just pick up emotions, but process them. Understand why a kid was sad and sympathize with them. Learn to react when one cried out of frustration or sulked in a corner. Learn that a child couldn't see and come up with a solution to help them. Like their bells...

"We added extra bells for the sight... No one told us to do this, but we know it's what the kids need."

That wasn't just something they plucked from their programming or a book they could have read. The Attendants had come up with that all on their own. Customized it for each child and continued to be the best caretakers they could be for the little ones. But could they feel? Do machines feel?

Normally the answer would be no. A machine, like a toaster, is inanimate. It can't really feel anything. But a toaster didn't get flustered when she touched it. Or try to pull pranks on her just to grab her attention. And it didn't get angry when discussing maintenance workers.

So then, why were Sun and Moon different?

Because...
They had thoughts.
They could learn.
They had emotions.
They were A L I V E.

They're alive.

Oh. Wow.

The robots were ACTUALLY sentient.

It should have come at a greater surprise than it actually did. Maybe cause a fight or flight response? But she had been talking to them as people already, so it wasn't much of a stretch. Or maybe she was the weird one for being so casual about it in the first place.

Matty stuffed her head in her pillow, exhaustion finally settling in. Her bones felt like lead and she was happy to end the day and catch up on her rest. But in the quiet of her room, her thoughts couldn't help but drift to a pair of red pinpricks in the darkness. A grin that stretched out for miles. And a laugh that sounded like a metal hinge in need of some good oil.

She was ashamed to admit that maybe she harbored some slight feelings for her metallic coworker. It explained her sudden fascination and almost stalker-like antics when trying to coordinate his nap schedule. Moon had captured her attention and she couldn't help her body being so responsive to him.

The cold touches would linger on her skin, long after he removed his hand. Those red pupils were unwavering as he drank her in. The deep gravel of his voice purring out to her making the little hairs stand up on end. Her body hummed wanting nothing more than to pull him closer and feel the steady rhythm of his mechanics against her.

Her mind wandered to how his fingers would feel dancing across her heated flesh. Would he tease? Or make her beg? She always had a thing for the bad boys, craving dominance and being forced to submit made her hot all over. Even if he didn't know the full extent, Matty guessed it could be quite possible for the night attendant to be teasing her on purpose.

She huffed and tried to think of something else to derail that current disaster train. Sun's face came to mind and she sighed at the much safer thought process. He really did embody his namesake with such a boisterous attitude. She wondered if he was actually mad at her for teasing him or did he think he was in trouble because she tattled? Little trails of guilt bubbled up, she would have to clarify that with him. It wasn't right to have the literal sun be all gloomy even if he could act like a brat.

Her traitorous mind reminded her of how he pouted when he got caught with the radio and the burst of steam that caused his fan to kick on. He had gotten flustered at her words, sending his body into a nervous wreck. A certain sort of power had hung in that moment that she wanted to exploit. How would he react if she pressed her entire body forward? What if she sat in his lap, would he be so confident then? Would he stutter or beg for more? Praise her in hopes of getting more of that delicious friction-

She pressed her thighs together in a whine, trying to reel her fantasies back in.

This wasn't helping her case in the slightest. She huffed and pulled the blankets around her tighter, forcing her eyes closed and hoping sleep would take her swiftly away.

---

The next morning she felt groggy and unmotivated. Refusing to get up and greet the day as she started to regret every single one of her life decisions.

She felt guilty for the night prior, using the Attendants to fuel her little perverse thoughts. They were just being nice. It's literally their job to be fun and engaging so kids come back and parents are put at ease. Honestly, she was a little annoyed she had to remind herself of that. She hardly knew either of them and her eagerness was causing her to try and force a bond that wasn't actually there.

Her phone pinged and she groaned out loud, upset that the universe couldn't do her this ONE solid, and let her continue to wallow in self pity. She blindly reached out and ripped the offending technology from its charger and held it up to her crust covered, bleary eyes.

Mike had sent a text message. Apparently one of the evening EVS techs had gotten sick and he wanted to know if she was up for changing her shift around for a few days. She rejoiced with the universe for hearing her plea and allowing her a few more hours of precious sleep. She sent a quick, barely coherent response back and pulled the comforter tighter around her. Sure it would mess with her sleep schedule, but the promise of a few late mornings sounded even better.

— xxx —-

It was dark in the daycare and though that was usually a problem, tonight she could see clearly. Moon pulled her against him, chuckling softly at the startled noise she gave when she suddenly found herself straddling his thigh, back against his chest. His long digits wandered aimlessly and traced across any skin that peeked through her work uniform. Hands wandering high until he cupped her breasts, and she melted into his touch.

"So docile little star", his voice purred out, making her thighs clench together in a gasp.

He took his time releasing each button from the confines of her shirt until the cool artificial air drifted across her skin. His fingers pushed past her bra till it ripped away and he was met with bare skin. Matty leaned back against Moon's chest and groaned, clenching his pant leg for any sort of purchase. His fingers were dexterous and plucked at her hardened nubs, shooting sparks of electricity up her spine.

She started to involuntarily close her legs at the heated sensation but a strong grip on her thighs put a stop to it.

"Do you want this?"

The night attendant's voice box rattles and vibrates, making her head shake.

"Use your words little one."

Matty groaned and nodded urgently.

"Please. More"

Her breath hitched as he chuckled, bringing smooth fingers up her thigh to rest on her heated core. He bypassed her pants and slid over her covered slit, hissing in delight. The feeling of slick collecting on his fingers and continues to leak in abundance through her panties.

"You're so wet my star. Do you want me that bad?"

A high whine came from the custodian, bucking her hips into his awaiting hand. He growled low and pulled her closer against him, fingers circling slowly.

"No one else gets to see you like this. You are M I N E."

The puff of steam that leaves him is like a hot breath against her neck and she's trembling.

His fingers slide and slip past to plunge into her awaiting folds, softly teasing and collecting the wetness that's there. He brings them up, slick and shiny, to begin toying with the mess in front of her.

"Look how greedy your little pink cunt is for my fingers."

Her eyes can barely stay open, pleasure coursing through her veins as he continued the onslaught of her tender breasts.

"Look at how much your body craves me, Star."

Moon hitches his leg up so she has something to finally press and grind into, voice cracking as she tries to moan his name.

"I told you I was good at games~"

— xxx —-

Matty jolted awake so fast she thought she sprained something. Her head throbbed but her body felt worse. Her skin was slick with sweat, overheated under the twisted comforter and clammy. Her groggy mind took a minute before helping her get detangled.

What was that?? It was way more vibrant than any of her dreams had a right to be. She checked her clock, it was still late morning but she knew she wouldn't be getting back to sleep anytime soon. She huffed and flopped back down. PERFECT.

'We could play a gaaaaame'

The ghost of a whisper made her mind freeze and body simultaneously burn up. Oh shit… Memories of last night mixed with her newest humiliating dream and she glanced down to her bare legs. She was soaked through and dripping down her thighs. Her phone was softly flashing, alerting her to Mike's earlier response.

She had promised Moon a game. A game with the highest stakes and not a chance of winning. Her pride wouldn't let her back down, but she hadn't realized the game would be starting so soon. And after a dream like that?? She knew she was a goner. He didn't even need to fight dirty and her body would already betray her. Anticipation tickled down her spine as she read her boss’s message.

A thumb emoji.

It felt like a judge's gavel striking her down. She deserved this after waltzing into dangerous territory without the fear of failure ready at the front lines.

Moon said he wanted to play and she had just gift wrapped the perfect opportunity and placed it into his open palms.

—----

The early part of the evening was always so different from the opening shift. There was no calm before the storm or indulging in a cup of coffee to get her head on straight. It was chaos as soon as she opened the main entrance doors.

Families pushing past to make their reservations on time, kids throwing tantrums while their overworked parents tried bribing them to leave. A customer hovering near a plastic plant, having just expelled the contents of their stomach, looking pale. The energetic Glamrock music was loud, but the volume of the voices was even louder.

Matty winced and touched her forehead, the booming mob was doing little in helping her oncoming headache. With a quick glance around, she was able to find the closest ‘employees only’ entrance and scurry in. She followed the twists and turns, taking the longer route to give herself a moment of silence before she found the back entrance to the EVS storage room.

It was quiet, but she could still feel the faint vibrations echoing from the main hall. The small room was packed full of shelves lined with every sort of cleaning agent and sterilizer known to man. Boxes filled with trash bags, rags and spare parts cluttered the floor and off to the side was a metal desk with a plate that read “Boss Man'' right at the edge.

She quickly put her things away and snatched the single paper that lay on Mike's desk. Having already completed his shift for the day, he left her the night shift duties. Her eyes quickly scanned it, pleased to see there weren't any pressing emergencies. The night shift was really very simple and could be done on auto pilot. The robotic S.TA.F.F. bots were fully capable of taking on the majority of the work so she really just had to make her rounds and see if they needed help.

She stuffed the paper in her pocket and grabbed a few items off the shelves to restock her cart. Hands full and covering part of her vision, she didn't even notice the new addition added until everything had been put away.

There was a present waiting patiently for her attention, sitting pretty on the flat end of her cart. Even when she saw her name scribbled on the top, Matty still looked around dumbfounded. Who would leave this? And why? Surely not Mike. And she wasn't really close enough to any of her other coworkers, so all she could do was stare at it.

The box was large but quite light for its size when she picked it up. It was wrapped in the most festive orange colors, topped with a neon blue bow and when she turned to examine it, she could see a little handle jutting out from its side. A little tag hanging instructed her to "Wind Up For Fun!"

Apprehensive but curious all the same, she picked it up and followed instructions. A delightful tune floated out and she found herself humming along to it until-

CLICK

It exploded into a colorful spray of glitter, the sound echoing loudly in the small room. Something small and fast sprang out from the box, startling the custodian fiercely and smacking into her face. Matty jolted and gasped, but was now blindsided to the onslaught of confetti that cannonballed directly into her open mouth.

She sputtered and hacked as the tiny shards burned the back of her throat and glared at the now limp object in her hands. A Sun plushie, mocking her with its large smile, was hanging from the box's spring. Had she just been pranked? By a fucking jester??? When had he even gotten the chance to do this? Let alone find her specific cart and just leave it when no one else was around.

Matty took a few calming breaths and waited for her heartbeat to return to normal. Seems she'd have to be more observant around the day attendant. And she'd make damn sure to have a word with him later tonight.

—-

The Pizza Plex was crowded and in full swing with all the weekend customers, giving Matty little time to dwell on her earlier anger. Though the S.T.A.F.F. bots were extremely skilled at their jobs, they still needed some assistance when it came to the more rowdy or inebriated crowds.

Though it was limited, Freddy Fazbear's also sold alcohol to the parents that were just trying to get through their kids' birthday parties. She had gotten her uniform dirty on more than one occasion cleaning up the mess of said aftermath. And today seemed to be one of those days.

Matty had offered to help with what seemed like a customer in need. Though in reality it was a drunk parent who had no idea which floor his kid was on. He was currently laying face down and sobbing; with the custodian at a sort of loss of what to do. She could usually deal with the drunks, put on a smile, laugh at their dumb conversation and set them up with a pitcher of water until they sobered up. But this man was making a scene and now she was thinking maybe this was something security should probably handle.

She found a nearby S.T.A.F.F. bot to wave over and sent a request for security through her radio. She thought about leaving, but after looking at the pitiful sight on the floor; she figured there was no harm in staying put until they arrived.

It was subtle at first as her eyes scanned the rest of the busy showroom. A nagging feeling she couldn't quite shake off that had her mind restless. Had she forgotten something? A pressing duty she had ignored? Some sort of protocol she missed? Matty took in her surroundings and didn't see anything out of the ordinary. It was a little later in the evening, but the Plex was still colorful and vibrant. No children running with knives or kitchens exploding in fire. So what was this feeling?

She rubbed her arm to ward off the chill of unease and glanced at the drunk to make sure he hadn't drowned in his own snot.

Ah. THERE was the reason.

The man was no longer face down, now sitting up on his knees and hunched over. But what made her freeze were the bloodshot eyes of him staring straight at her, unblinking. He was strangely focused, for someone under the influence and completely silent. Tears gone. She watched him in a sort of horrified trance as he slowly reached his arm out to her and waved it slowly; like he was trying to coax a stray animal.

“Come on. Come on.” His voice was raspy from the earlier crying. “You’d be perfect.”

Matty could feel herself tensing up and leaned away from the man’s touch. Something was up and even though she was surrounded by people, she felt alone and immobile. A loud cry from an over excited child pulled her eyes away, distracted her momentarily. But before she could react, a clammy hand gripped her wrist and tugged her down.

“A perfect new mommy for my little Sammy.”

The way he said it sent a cold wave of disgust flowing through her and she knew she needed to get away from this man. Matty yanked her arm away and took a few steps back to put some distance between them. She tapped at the S.T.A.F.F bot to get its attention and informed it to watch the guest until security got there. It stared at her blankly but rolled over to the drunk dutifully and only then did she have the courage to glance back over.

The man still had his hand out, but was slowly curling his fingers into a fist and trying to stand up on wobbly legs. No way was she going to just stand and watch, so instead she thanked the bot, grabbed her cart and got away as quickly as possible.

—----

Matty put as much distance as she could while her adrenaline was pumping through her veins. Taking the elevator and button smashing once inside to get her away from the floor she was just on. The interaction still stuck with her even when she turned corner after corner and could no longer see the man. She wasn't one to get hit on by random drunks and usually kept to herself most days. But this encounter felt weird and left a rotten taste in her mouth. She couldn't unclench the knot in her stomach and kept looking behind her even though the coast was clear.

‘Stop it.’ She chided, irritably to herself. ‘You’re fine. Nothing’s wrong.'

But it must have frightened her more than she thought because she was suddenly standing at the back entrance of the Daycare. How did she even wonder over here? She sighed deeply, rubbing her temples. What was she doing? Trying to find comfort in two beings she hardly knew? Her inner working nodded feverishly, wanting nothing more than a distraction to make the chill go away. She shook her head and pushed in. She was fine.

Walking into the daycare was like a sigh of relief. The music was upbeat and fun, melting the tension from her shoulders. It was the last call before the area closed down to the public, but it seemed all the kids had already been picked up early for the night. Matty set her cart to the side and pushed the wooden doors open to the play area. No sooner had she stepped one foot on the plush mat; she was suddenly lifted in the air and soaring around. The feeling of weightlessness was dizzying and she clenched on to whatever was holding her like a lifeline.

“Oh friend! IT’S YOOOU! I just knew you’d come by for a visit!”

The energetic tone boomed out and vibrated against her chest.

“Did ja like your present? Huh? Did ja? Did ja!?!"

The animatronic pulled the custodian against his chest, squeezing enough to have her gasping for breath. “S-sun.”

Matty was starting to feel a little lightheaded and tapped her hand against his shoulder when he still hadn't paused.

“Sun… please.”

There was dizzying pressure around her middle, before the attendant stopped and placed her on her feet. The walls were still spinning in an array of colors and she soon found herself flopped on the floor; arms spread out as she tried to ground herself. Yellow rays came into focus and she realized Sun was hunched over her, his faceplate hovering and twisting from one side to the other. He was so…. Big. And very close.

It was hard to really appreciate it in the dark, but out here in the fluorescent lights she could really get a good look. He was long and stretched out, oversized clothes making him appear even thinner. That same ticking could be heard flowing through his chest and went in time with his spinning faceplate. Her eyes drifted down his arms, pausing to see his hands moving in an animated sort of way. Fingers twitching, long and dexterous and she wondered if they would move more fluidly with enough moisture…

“-Just can’t keep away from ‘ol Sunny now, can you?”

Her face exploded red when she realized Sun had been talking and she hadn't heard a word over her own perverse thoughts.

“Wowzie! You look a little flushed there friend.”

She covered her face and groaned, wishing the floor could just swallow her up whole.
.
“Do you need a SunnyDrop Minute?”

She didn't really know what that was, but not trusting her voice enough to ask made it easier to just nod.

This was her first mistake though, because she was immediately airborne again for a moment before being placed upright in a sitting position. The floor under her was plush with a large pillow and her hands were now holding one of the softest stuffed toys she had ever felt. She had a single moment to relax and even started melting into the warmth at her back before she was suddenly ripped back into reality.

“Do ya like it? It's the best spot in the whoooole house, friend!”

She was in Sun’s lap. Pressed into his chest plate and feeling as small as ever compared to the giant. Her face caught fire at her current situation, brain suddenly reminding her of the earlier dream and mentally strangling herself for it.

She couldn't help the little squeak she gave when one metallic arm wrapped around her waist and the other came to pet her head like a cat. She felt warm and some treacherous part of her mentally begged for more.

She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts, no matter how good they felt. Her embarrassment grew and she tried to struggle out of his grip, when she felt a sigh of steam near her ear.

“Oh it’s no use struggling, friend. I don't plan on letting you go now that I've caught you.”

Matty shivered and bit her lip, thanking whatever higher power that Sun couldn't see her face right now. She could feel her eyes glazing over just a bit, already feeling a little too worked up. She knew Sun was probably just trying to be helpful, using his programming to calm her down so she wouldn't feel overwhelmed. But it was only driving her thoughts deeper.

His strength really wasn’t anything to laugh at, he had already shown he could manhandle her like a rag doll with no effort on his part. Her dream reminded her that Moon also shared that same ability and all coherent thoughts flew out the window. She closed her eyes in hopes of steadying her shaky breath. The large hand on her head drifted down to cup her forehead; cool metal pausing briefly.

“Your vitals are still going a little crazy! Shall I initiate my calming protocol?”

Matty wasn't sure what that was and at this point she was a little scared to see what her body would do with anymore fuel added.

“No thank you. I’ll be fine."

She moved to get up in hopes of calming herself down before the animatronic could get a good look at her face when Sun gave a joyful laugh

“Oh I'm not done with you yet silly!"

His arms pulled her flush against him and his faceplate pressed against her shoulder.

"How about… a game?”

His tone had deepened and crackled at the ends, reminding her of Moon. Wasn’t the Day Attendent supposed to be the flustered mess here!? It's like all traces of his shy center had vanished and were replaced with his flirtatious, gremlin self once again.

She knew he could feel the shiver that her body gave off, when his hand went to caress her cheek. This wasn't part of his programming anymore. He was TEASING her, trying to get some sort of response from her. Though because he had found humor in it or just wanted to mess with her, she wasn't sure.

Matty shook her head violently.

“N-no. no games please.”

Her heart couldn't take that in any form at the moment and glanced around wildly for a distraction. There to the far left were some discarded bits of colorful tissue paper, orange and neon blue. Perfect.

“H-how about you explain your little gift to me instead?"

"OH hoo? Did you like it?"

Bits of steam fluttered over her face like a laugh. "I wrapped it myself~"

She nodded then paused. Better to be honest.

"Actually I was pretty mad at you earlier" she felt him flinch.

".... m-mad? Whatever for??"

" Your little joke scared the day lights outta me and forced glitter down my throat."

"But! But friend!" His voice sounded high and scratchy "I was only trying to give you a little pick me up! And EVERYONE LIKES surprises! Plus…"

His voice softened to a pitch she had to strain to hear. "You stopped coming to visit me."

His whole body seemed to droop, crushing her against him. Matty blinked in confusion. Had she read him wrong? Was he not actually mad at her for telling Mike and was in fact… sad? Sad that she was so gung-ho to see his counterpart and not him? A feeling of regret started to crawl up her neck, so she change tactics.

"How were you able to get that box to my cart? Did Moon help you?”

Ooops. Probably not the best thing to mention the nap attendent. She could feel Sun go rigid at the mention of his counterpart's name and tighten his arms around her.

“No. That meanie face had nothing to do with MY idea. I was the one who set it up for you!”

Ok noted. No mentioning Moon to Sun if you wanna get him to mellow out.

“So how did you find our break room?”

It was such an obvious way to redirect his focus, but the bot laughed all the same. Making her whole body move with the force of it and she felt him tap her nose playfully.

“I have a map of the Mega Pizza Plex in my think-pan silly!"

He tapped his own head for emphasis.

"Of course I could get to the EVS room easily.”

“And you’re allowed to just… roam at night?”

She felt him shrug and snuggle against her, motors emitting a soft purr. Wow, he was quite cuddly when he wanted to be. Who knew a robot that dealt with children all day could be so touch starved. She could relate and felt herself soften towards him.

“If Moon can do it, why can’t I?”

He had a point. There weren't any specific rules in the handbook that said the robots couldn't roam around. She knew for a fact the Glamrocks did it every night; so why would it matter for the Attendants? Plus, Moon had said he was security, whether he was in charge or overlooked the entire production was yet to be determined. It probably got pretty boring being cooped up in the same room all the time.

“I suppose that’s true," she sighed out. "It’s not like you’re breaking any rules.”

Sun hummed and brought his fingers around to poke at her cheeks. He was being very touchy today and she couldn't help raising her eyebrow trying to look up.

“Exactly! you're soooo smart."

His finger booped her nose again and he giggled at the scrunched look she gave.

"So smart and so good for me." His petting resumed when she quickly looked down in her lap, ears red at the shame she felt toward his praise.

“it’s not like your pal Sunny could ever be a rule breaker. No sir! Not like the no fair meanie Moon.”

Matty chanced a glance back behind her.
"What did Moon do?”

“He broke the rules! And not just any rule! No siree! The worst one!"

Sun waited till she turned her head, getting her full attention.

"He didn't play fair. He was stingy."

Matty felt confused at the implications and opened her mouth to ask what he meant when she heard the large wooden doors open behind them.

"Ah Sorry I'm late."

A pick up? She strained her neck trying to see over the hulking body and get a glimpse of who walked in. It didn't register at first, but as her eyes roamed around the empty room she was reminded they were alone. So who would be…

oh shit! Was it a night shift employee!? Matty ducked her head down trying to appear small and unassuming. She couldn't begin to explain the current predicament she was in and hoped maybe she could play it off as Sun just being Sun?

The attendant glanced over at the nuisance and gave a full body sigh; begrudgingly releasing her to deal with the interruption. He left her on the pillow to collect her thoughts as she slumped over.

Matty could hear the attendant making small talk, realizing that it was probably a lost customer more than an employee. It didn't help to sooth her rapid beating heart though. It just meant some poor unsuspecting parent saw her and all she could do was hope they didn't leave a complaint to the corporate number.

"I'm sooooo sorry Sir. But your child is not registered to the Daycare roster today. Shall I call H-Staff for assistance?"

Sun's voice bounced around the quiet space and made the custodian look up curiously. Had some poor parent lost their kid? She jumped up and dusted herself off.
Maybe she could call security and see if they had seen anything.

“No…. no assistance is needed. I’m just here to pick up Mommy and go home.”

The slow slurred words made Matty pause and glanced over. The same drunk man from before was ignoring the attendant and staring straight ahead, eyes never blinking.

He had followed her.

HERE

And suddenly the icy claws of apprehension returned, leaving her frozen in fear.

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The sun looked between the inebriated man and his new BEST friend.

Mommy?

Was this some sort of ex partner? The results of a messy break up!? The scandal! What would the floor bots say when they learned their favorite worker had a marital fight at work! Tsk tsk!

"Sun. Be serious for once."

He huffed irritably and rolled his eyes at the other conscious awake in their shared headspace. Moon was always sucking the fun out of his little self proclaimed dramas. How else was he supposed to survive day to day if he didn't add a little spicy novella in the mix?

Nevermind all that.

It was standard procedure to get a photo taken and a profile made anytime a new face walked into the Pizza Plex. It helped the worker bots customize food orders and control cross contamination for those with allergies. Freddy and the gang could call out to an excited fan by their name or help find their party room. And it was also a great way to keep track of any reckless teens or blacklisted parents.

A scan quickly secured the man's profile and Sun was able to verify everything they had on him. He did indeed have a daughter and they came to Freddy's quite often all of last year. But there was a lapse in visits for a few months and today he checked in.. without his child. Hmm.

Then there was no reason for this man to be in the Daycare! Nope! Not at all!

“I’m sooooo sorry Sir."

Sun's sticky sweet customer service voice dripped with condescension as he brought his spinning faceplate up close and personal. The man jerk back in surprise and muttered something darkly to himself that Sun could only guess was some personal jab at him. But he couldn't care less.

"Visitation hours to the Daycare are from 7:00am to 10:00 pm every day. You are required a child to enter and seeing as you don't have one with you..."

Sun made a grand gesture of putting his hand above his eyes and stretching his neck out to widely search for said child. Then shrugging and shaking his head in what he hoped the adult would understand as 'no luck'.

"Then. YOU. Need. To. Leave~"

The little sing song tone seemed to aggravate the man further and he tried to side step the larger bot.

"- don't have time for this. Gotta grab her and-"

"Woopsie!!"

Sun bent at the waist and held his hand out.

"Not that way 'friend'. The exit is behind yooou!"

The man ignored him and pushed past, hoping to get around the attendant. But Sun was quicker, sidestepping and grabbing the man's arm.

“I already told you, I’m taking mo-”

“Aaaaaand~ WE already told YOU that you need to leave.”

He brought his head down and pushed his forever smiling face into the other's space, voice lowering dangerously.

“Wouldn't want to be a dirty rule breaker now, would you?”

The man paled and took a step back. The fear in his eyes shouldn't have been so satisfying, but it felt good to watch. He would have continued to poke and prode at the man if he didn't feel something brush next to him.

"Hold on Sunshine."

The animatronic could feel steam push past his joints. A sort of warmth encased his whole being and left him feeling a bit dazed. A nickname?

"It's probably just a misunderstanding."

He knew the custodian was making some sort of plea, explaining that she probably jumped to conclusions earlier and the man was just confused. He understood that he should escort the man out or call security to deal with all this. There were a million choices he could have made to end this interaction and get the man to leave.

But Matty had just grabbed his hand to get his attention and WAS STILL pressed against his side. Heat radiated from her body that left Sun feeling like he was running a fever and all he could do was freeze up. She was bigger then the kids he played with all day, and more stocky then a lot of the workers. Probably something to do with lifting heavy boxes and cleaning all day.

But compared to him, she seemed soft and tiny. The urge to pull her against his chest and whisk her away was so strong, he had to lock his joints to stop himself. He wanted nothing more then to tell her a million different stories, play every game he knew and then make up new ones. He wanted to be the knight that saves the princess and then laugh and braid her hair. He wanted to tease her, make her face light up red, or scrunch into a pout.

He stared in awe, not really listening to her words, but just watching her mouth move as she spoke with the man. Were all humans so expressive? Did they purse their lips when unsure? Did they get a little crease in-between their brows? Or use their hands to emote and further explain their reasoning. Or was it just her? He could watch her forever. His friend...

The word sat with Sun funny and he couldn't figure out why. Everyone was his friend! Even when they were rude or mostly unwilling. But Matty... he wanted a better word to describe her. Something more than a BEST friend would use.

"Hey! Knock it off."

The custodian’s sharp bark commanded the sun's attention and he realized he had let his thoughts wonder too long. The man had his grimy fingers wrapped around the employee's wrist and was pulling her towards him. She yanked hard, but he held on tighter.

"Don't be like that. Just do what I say and it'll all be fine."

A gleam of metal shone in the bright over lights and Sun realized he was an idiot and far too late. A knife was held against Matty's throat that had her freezing instantly.

" Whoa there pal! That's an employee of the Mega Pizza Plex and the rules state that all customers must keep their hands to themselves!”

What was he doing?! Reading off rules like he could defuse this situation. He flexed his fingers in a jazzy motion and tried to stay upbeat.

"No need for violence! Please release the employee or the police will be called."

"NO!"

The man held on tighter and pulled Matty with him as he put more distance between himself and the bot.

"No police. I'm taking Mommy and you'll leave us alone."

He took several more steps away as Sun reached out on instinct. He couldn't let her go with this man! There was clearly something wrong with him! He needed to send an alert! A message! Something!

"And if you call anyone... "

The man's eyes were too dull. Too empty and void of any reasonable thoughts. He giggled and pressed the knife under the custodian’s eye.

"She'll come home in pieces."

If there was a HELP button in Sun's brain, he was frantically pushing it. He normally had trouble getting in contact with Moon when he was powered down because the nap bot put so many firewalls up for "peace and quiet". But this was an emergency!

Matty was taking this all too well for someone held hostage. Her face was blank like a doll, not even flinching when the knife pressed pressed in deeper. Her disassociated stare was glossy and unnerving and Sun HATED it. He had to make sure she was OK and did a quick scan of her vitals. It was the longest fifteen seconds of his mechanical life and he flinched when the red feedback blared a warning at him.

Her pulse was too high and her breath was coming out in quick panicked pants. She was pale and clammy with a tremble to her limbs that she tried to hold back. Her pupils were blown wide and glossy with what Sun could now recognize as unshed tears.

"I-its going to be ok Sun."

The attendant could feel his heart breaking. Was she trying to convince him? Or herself? She started to reach out, but was pulled further away with a snap from the man that left Sun seething. How dare he...

How dare he touch her like this.

"Better listen to her, you pest. Go back into your jungle gym and stay away from us."

The silence in the room was so heavy, that the mechanical workings of his body felt loud and imposing. His fingers clenched and unclenched, jittery and agitated. His face plate twisted around until it came at an odd angle and just stared the perpetrator down.

The man shivered at the uncanny sight and made a shooing motion with his hand.

"Go on friend."

His faceplate jerked towards the sound of her voice cracking. Her lip wobbled as she tried so hard to give him a smile.

"I'll be fine."

It was well known that the Daycare Attendants took their job very serious. They were the first responders to all the smallest guests in the whole building. The children needed them to be able to think quickly and get them out of danger should a fire or flood ever occur. They also knew all the exits, all the emergency codes and especially how the security cameras and electrical equipment worked.

Moon had his fancy upgrades for a reason. And even if he wasnt happy to admit it; Sun knew when a job was more suited for his counterpart. So just this once, he would allow the jerk face to come out and help. He was doing it for her. The sun gave the pair one final look and slipped away towards the ball pit.

Not many know, except the disgruntled mechanics, that there's a breaker box at the bottom of the pit. There isn't an obvious handle and you have to push the metal juuuuust right for the door to swing open. But when you get past all those pesky balls and mild inconvenience, you have total control over the daycare’s electricity. And in a moment of do or die, Sun had the option to act.

He hit all the buttons at once and plunged the entire room into darkness. Only the emergency generators and a string of fairy lights stood against the inky black. Sun could feel when the nap attendent jolted back into consciousness. Knew he would have questions as to what happened or why he was awake when security protocol was not for a couple more hours. But there wasn't time!

The change was less aggressive to them both since there wasn't a fight for control of their shared body. Sun’s rays shrink inward and their clothes switched to their darker hues, fitting the current night theme.

"Sun. What-"

"I've downloaded the whole shift and sent it to you. We don't have a lot of time Moonie. Go help her!"

He would have loved to be the knight in shinning armor in that moment. But this wasn't his fight to win. And they NEEDED to win.

"You better take care of her Moon! Or I SWEAR I'll pop back out!"

“Yea yea. You don't gotta tell me that'' Moon's gravelly voice took control of their voice box. “I’ll take care of this.”

***Multiple things happened at once. Moon watched the feedback of the earlier encounter; saw the custodian taken hostage and immediately initiated his security program. The room was shut down and locked, a fact proven by the cry of frustration he heard by the exit doors. Perfect. The man was going nowhere.

Moon was then granted access to the Mega Pizza Plex list of banned guests where it flashed in front of his vision for convenience. Nothing helpful popped up even when searching through every complaint from management and the other guests.

Combing through the black lists proved fruitless so he changed to searching the police files instead. His security upgrades allowed him limited access to police information, but still enough to see public criminal records. Finding it easier to just search the man’s name that Sun had downloaded earlier.

A sound pinged. A match.

Moon quickly scanned the relevant information.

Substance abuse in both drugs and alcohol. Domestic Violence charges.
…. Sexual assult..?

The night attendant skimmed the police reports to get a vague idea of what this man was about. Seem’s the mix of drugs and a foul temperament made the guy unstable and was known to stalk and sexually harassed an assortment of women.

The info made the oil in Moon’s system bubble and burn. A growl escaped him and he called for the cord in the rafters to come and attach to his back. He glided swiftly towards the exit doors, the darkness masking his presence as his eyes spotted the criminal.

How dare he. How dare he target HIS human. Make her afraid at her own job. Then follow her around and try to corner her. He had brought in a knife. Manic laughter bubbled up and spilled out through his chest plate and echoed around the room, causing both figures to look for the source. But Moon was on them before they even had a chance to fully turn around.

His large hand reached out and scruffed the man by the collar, separating him from his hostage. He lifted him a few feet up, delighted in seeing the man struggle and curse. The criminal paused a moment in surprise when he realized it wasn't the Sun bot who had grabbed him, but something more terrifying. Seeing only red pinpricks in the dark and a ghastly chuckle made the man go white.

But instead of shaking with fear, he jerked forward with a cry. A flash of metal aimed for the wires on Moon's neck, but the bot was quicker. His fingers snapped and a small crackle of light sparked between them, sizzling and sparking dangerously. He pressed the small tazer against the criminal who cried out in pain, body jerking unnaturally before going limp. His hand let go of the knife and it clattered to the floor.

Oh how rare it was for the moon to be TRULY angry. This foul criminal had brought a knife into the Pizza Plex. Had harmed a staff member. Went after the ONLY human he actually cared about. Oh nononononoNO. These were all against the rules.

Moon’s processors ran hot as rage clouded his vision, his body twitching and jerking as he tried to keep them in control. His head swiveled around and the maniac laughter bubbled and oozed over into high pitch growl. He gave the unconscious body a rough shake, but it didn't wake up. He tightened his hold, leaving red welts that would later bloom into bruises.

This body was frail, even the smallest amount of pressure could easily SNAP between Moon's fingertips. He could hide the body, someplace far far away with no help ever in sight. He could keep the man stung up somewhere, toy with him until he begged for his life. Leave him feeling distraught and alone. Make him as scared as he had made her.

“…Moon?”

It was a whisper. A plea that got his vision to clear just enough to turn towards the sound. The custodian was still standing, but her adrenalin seemed to be running thin as her limbs began to shake. A little lost lamb scared of being swallowed up by the inky shadows.

No.

He shook the dark thoughts away. No, he would protect the fragile light that showed him kindness in the dark. He would protect his little human. He gave a little flutter of his fingers in acknowledgement towards her.

"Hello friend."

Business first. He dragged the now limp carcass towards the edge of the play structure where there was a black box marked ‘Emergency Only’. He unlocked it and pulled out what he needed. Duct Tape and a thick rope.

Moon checked the man’s pockets for any other weapons before quickly tying him up and smacking a large BANNED sign to his head with tape. He made quick work climbing up the slide with almost graceful leaps and securely attached the criminal to the entrance.

He wrote an incident report for the company and sent details to the police so they could come collect the trash. They would escort the man off the premises and later deal with the consequences. Moon scanned the area for any more threats before shutting down his security protocol momentarily. Allowing his gaze to clear up and focus on the task at hand.

Help her. Now.

He crouched low, stalking towards the custodian and being cautious in his movements. The wild look was still in her eyes and he was now convinced she would collapse completely if he decided to move too quickly. She watched him approach and soon tower over her, the bells softly chimed when he tilted his head.

What should he do? He could wait with her till management showed up. Hand her off to her boss? They would let her go home early to rest and put this whole bad dream to bed. She would be home and the reasonable part of his AI found the decision agreeable. Safe.

But the more greedy parts of his mind yearned for more. She just survived a traumatic experience and needed comfort. HE could give that to her. He couldn't just let her get swallowed up or brushed aside by a company that didn't really care about either of them. He craved her attention, desired her closeness, and wanted her eyes on him. Only on him.

He crouched down lower, his faceplate now more on level with hers.

"Friend?"

His growl made her look at him, eyes still glossy as if she were a million miles away in her own head. He held his arm out, palm upturned towards her.

"Do you want to come with me?"

She looked at him a little blankly but stared at his hand in quiet conflict. He wouldn't force her, especially in this fragile state but the urge to whisk her away was steadily growing stronger.

"How about to someplace safe?"

Her eyes widened, body gravitating towards him like that was exactly what she wanted. But a flurry of emotions rushed through her face, like she couldn't choose just one. She looked conflicted and he wanted nothing more than to rub his thumb over the little crease in her eyebrow. She needn't worry so much.

She finally ended the war within herself and hesitantly reached out to take his hand. Sparks of electricity rushed through his systems at the gentle touch and he closed his fingers around her. He readjusted the cord that could take them away and made sure it was securely tight.

"Hold on."

The simple warning was all the custodian got before his other hand wrapped around her hips and cradled her against him. They shot up through the air and he could feel the way she gasped and clung to him in surprise. They reached the ceiling and he pushed back a few of the loose panels to climb through and enter the building's inner workings.

It mostly contained support beams that weaved an intricate web, keeping the building upright. And within the far corner was a quiet space he had carved out for himself.

Large thick sheets of fabric were criss-crossed and tied to the support beams, making a makeshift area sturdy enough to support the animatronic. His brilliant A.I. architecturally crafted ways to find and reinforce the structure with bits of metal and wire from the parts and service scrap.

He had found and squirreled away spare fairy lights from the daycare to hang above the area and decorated the beams with glow in the dark stickers he had taken from Sun’s craft bin. He even hung the few pictures he had on strings that dangled with the lights. Loving that he got to see the kids’ gifts whenever he came up.

Moon spent a lot of time here. A place just for himself away from Sun; a place he could go after his patrol or just to relax. He climbed up and made himself comfortable before placing the human gently in front of him, careful to make sure she was supported and wouldn't fall below.

“ You are sssafe… though I don't recommend looking down.”

She took a few moments to compose herself before gazing up in awe. Her eyes catching the soft light, and he found himself watching her intensely for a reaction. She looked around, admiring every small trinket and effort he had put into his little hidey hole.

“It’s beautiful.”

Her voice was soft but clear in the small space and he found himself pleased that she found his private space enticing. He didn't realize how long he had been staring until she turned her gaze back on him and he found himself looking into pools of steaming espresso, something dark and rich. The lights added swirling highlights of caramel that promised a sweetness he couldn’t help but feel thirsty for more.

"Thank you.”

It was a breath of a whisper that broke his trance but she still held his gaze leaning forward.

“Thank you both for saving me.”

“We would not have allowed you to become hurt on our watch.”

It was a fact. Neither him nor Sun would have let the man get away with hurting the custodian in their domain. He felt confident in that thought until his mind helpfully supplied that she was not always in their daycare. The man had followed her from somewhere within the Pizza Plex walls and it could happen again...

“You were not hurt, right? Earlier he did not touch you, did he?”

A loud fan came on and he could feel his systems glitching a bit at the possibility. If he was wrong and the man HAD done anything of the sort..

Well then.

There were always other ways to get rid of unwanted criminals. Ways that the company didn’t need to know and that the police couldn't pinpoint on the attendant. It's hard to place blame on someone when there's no proof to be found after all…

“No.” His thoughts pulled back to the present and he met her gaze.

“No, he did not hurt me.”

Moon could tell she was a little banged up and probably still scared stiff. But she didn't appear to be lying to him. His hand came to rest on her head as he saw Sun do before, trying to give her any sort of comfort he could.

She seemed to freeze a bit at the gesture, perhaps unsure of how to respond. But he was surprised when she decided to place her own hand on top of his and run her fingers against the cool metal. Was she comforting him instead? What a silly human.

“He was just a drunk guest on the floor, crying and I tried to help. So then with Sun I thought...

She sighed and moved his hand down so she could press her face into his palm.

“I’m an idiot. I knew I got a weird vibe from him, but I though I was overreacting.”

Her face was so small in his hand. Her body was so soft and even as his thumb touched her cheek, she didn't flinch or move away, she just kept looking at him with those big brown eyes.

“Moon?”

“You are not an idiot." He heard himself say. "Your instincts told you something was wrong and you found someplace safe to go.”

Her eyes widened and she turned that lovely rosy hue for him again. He couldn't resist his thumb sliding over to trace the color, feeling the warmth emitting from her skin and relishing in it. She looked like she was going to argue, so he pushed on.

“The Daycare will always be a safe haven for whenever you need it. Even if you just need a quiet moment in the dark."

He didn't know where the sudden need to reassure this one small human came from. Nor could he explain the way his body puffed out and he loomed over her in such a protective manner. Like a daunting shadow, large and twisting to protect its light.

"I will keep you safe.”

Her eyes widened and he could see moisture gather around her long eyelashes. She gave a small inhale holding his hand closer like a lifeline. His fingers could feel her quickened pulse and for a brief moment he panicked, thinking she would start crying. But was caught completely off guard when she instead brought his hand closer towards her.

Something deep inside him growled to life when she pressed the softest kiss to the inside of his palm. She gave a small laugh that was more of a sigh and squeezed him tight.

“Thank you Moon.”

He leaned forward and rested his faceplate softly against her head, purring when she snuggled closer to him.

“Always, my little Light. Always”

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Its funny how, even in the void of one's own mind, it's never truly quiet. The sounds of water through pipes rushed past and left a hollow echo in its wake. Eyelashes could be heard fluttering against skin in a desperate attempt to bring consciousness back into the body. A pinch to the flesh proved that she was still alive, and her heated skin could just barely feel the cool metal she leaned on. So maybe she still wasn't all there.

Nothing felt real. Her mind kept bringing up images that would flash by in a loop. Soulless eyes weighing her down. The press of something sharp that forced her still. The hyper awareness to take in as much information as possible to somehow help her chances of survival. But once all the adrenaline seeped out, it left her feeling numb and boneless. She stood and paced in a small circle, three steps forward, turn and three steps back. Like clockwork. It seemed to help.

Matty grew up with the sort of parents who always pushed her. Gave her life lessons and tools so if she ever truly needed them, she could call upon that knowledge. She was the eldest amongst a gaggle of brothers who loved to challenge each other in any competition and she was always the first to be roped in to prove herself as well. She was strong and reliable, never asking for help and in no way a push over.

So to now be someone that needed saving? Shame pooled in the depths of her core. Her pride taking the hit and making her feel even more lousy.

She had enough sense to know she was never truly safe in a society that still preyed on anyone even hinting at femininity. Creeps didn't care about her gender labels or pronouns. As long as she had tits, they could potentially take advantage. But it was different when it was actually happening to you. When you were overpowered in strength or forced to plead with a madman. It left her chilled.

Most of her jobs kept her in the shadows, never in the limelight long enough for someone to try anything. Even her sketchiest jobs never made her feel the fear or helplessness she had faced earlier tonight. The small thump in her chest at the reminder made her scowl.

Thank goodness both Sun and Moon had been there when it happened. What was she thinking?? She should have let Sun kick him out as soon as he showed up! She KNEW she had gotten a bad vibe from him right from the beginning! She sighed heavily at her own foolish mistakes. She gave some psycho stranger too much credit on being a decent human being. She would have to thank both bots for saving her skin tonight.

Thoughts of sitting in Sun's lap and Moon picking her up effortlessly wafted through her mind. The reminder of cold metal against her heated skin and the overwhelming feeling of safety lingered and made her fidget with need. There was more then one way she could thank her saviors. Maybe push them down so she could straddle their chest, feel the steam leak from between the metal casings. Grab their hands and place them on herself while Sun sputtered in embarrassment. Or have Moon growl in her ear while he greedily took more. Maybe he would wrap his long fingers around her hips and press her core more firmly into his chest, making her grind against him.

Matty buried her face in her hands at the mortifying thought. What was she doing?! Maybe it was the stress or some sort of an escape for her brain. But she couldn't help the flush that flooded in. How could she face them again when all her subconscious wanted to do was jump them both? She craned her neck to peek at the ledge next to her. It was quite an impressive hight and it probably wouldn't even hurt if she-

“I wouldn't let you fall, frieeeend.”

The growl in the otherwise quiet space made her jump and look back towards Moon. Oh Gods... he was still there, crouched in a corner.

In having an entire conversation and self reflection with herself, she had quite literally forgotten how she had gotten up this high. Or who's hide out she was currently spaced out in. Worse in fact, Moon seemed to be studying her. Watching every facial movement and change in apperence while she came to terms with her mortality.

His cap softly jingled as he unfurled from his rigged position. Body creaking like an old metal clock being wound up and then a whoosh of air when it all clicked back into place. He gave a little shake as if his limbs had fallen asleep and his LED lit back up. He was so still before that he had melted into the background and became part of the structure. It almost seemed laughable now, with how loud he was when not idle.

“You’re quite expressive you know. Like watching a silent movie.”

He reached over and gently pressed the crease between her eyes

"I'd love to know what caused all those expressions." His fingers dipped lower to touch her cheek. "And why you get so red."

She held her breath unable to do anything except stare and hope she didn't give herself away. She shook her head and tried to step back, but his hand grabbed her quick. His palm engulfed the entirety of her face and pulling her towards him.

"Ah ah! Trying to run away? Wouldn't want you falling from this height friend. Not ssssafe."

His show of strength made her feel gooey and lightheaded. Her face could light a beacon in the darkness and she knew she had to change the subject rapidly.

“Did you make all this yourself?”

She glanced up as she lowered his hand down, so she could speak. Moon tilted his head, probably catching on to her deflection, but seemingly went along with it. He released her and took a step away, allowing her some breathing room.

“I did indeed. You’ll find that management favors bots who make high profits. Catering to their whims so it feels like an even trade when they start demanding everything from them."

It sounded like a warning and his sneer made her cautious.

“The Glamrocks have rooms tailored to their tastes, but its little more than a zoo for the kids to ogle whenever they please. They're never granted a moment of peace, though its better than the alternative."

His eyes dimmed as he trailed off, voice lowering to a growl.

"There arent any marked rooms for service or S.T.A.F.F. bots. They're left to wonder aimlessly and either they make it down to the basement to recharge or they're kept running until they fry their compressors. It never ends well..."

Mattys eyes widened, mind racing to keep up and supply her with an answer that she could better understand. But she had a gnawing feeling in her gut.

"Many don't make it down to the basement in time." Moon's frame seemed to be shaking in quiet rage.

"Wouldn’t be the first time P&S shipped an exhausted bot to the compactor. There are heaps of them just lying around, used for scraps and spare parts."

Resentment and hate radiated off Moon in waves. His thoughts locked in righteous fury at the unjust treatment of his own kind. He seemed caged, frozen to the spot with no idea how to proceed. Like an error blue screen that left no other option but to reset. Matty reached out to touch his pant leg and the bot jolted. His head swivled and came to a stop at an odd angle and left her feeling unnerved. A beat passed and the attendant seemed to find himself again.

“We were blessedto have a room of our own. They knew it would be a liability if we shutdown while tending to the children."

He said it with distain, like it left a bad taste in his mouth.

"It’s hardly more than a closet, but how much space does a hunk of junk really need?"

She knew the words weren't his, probably something said by a disgruntled technician in passing. But he shrugged his shoulders, dismissing the topic.

"Its a room nonetheless and Sun has trashed it for his own amusement. Probably his own petty way of getting back at the passive agressive management, but it makes me feel restless."

Matty found herself speaking up when Moon tilted his head to look around the dim room.

“You wanted more, huh?"

The night attendant paused and seemed to be looking at her closely again, she dropped her eyes and ran her fingers along the sturdy fabric she held in her hands.

“You know... something to call your own? Something personal?”

The clockwork in the attendant's chest steadily ticked on as the seconds stretched out longer. Had she been wrong to assume that's what Moon had ment?

"I-"

"You seemed to have prior knowledge to this?" He cut her off. "Did you also need some quiet time away from your own dark thoughts?"

She laughed out the breath she hadn’t realized she had been holding.

" You could say that. I've lived with brothers my whole life and they never give you a moment to just breathe. I'd have to find a tree to climb or escape to the library just to catch a break. Sometimes I can still hear them arguing! It's like someones always in your head, ya know?"

"Actually. I do" He tapped his faceplate. "Sun and I may be two different A.I.s but we share one body. And with that we also share the same headspace."

Mattys eyes widened in curiosity. " How does that feel?"

"Crowded." His laugh is dry, but teasing.

"We try to have only one A.I. out at a time. Helps with charging and to not overheat our processors. But that doesn't mean we don't listen to each other's conversations from time to time.”

She had so many questions. "Can Sun hear what you're saying now?"

" No, he’s… resting. But I’ll let you know when he pops back up. He likes to listen in and gets frustrated knowing he cannot see or physically feel what I am doing when I'm in charge."

"Wow. So you guys are roommates in an open loft plan. No doors for privacy?"

"Hmmm. Maybe just a single door, but unfortunately it's always open and said roommate is constantly screaming at full volume."

His voice sounded irritable, but Matty couldn't help giggling at the mental picture. A hand came to rest on her head and she looked up.

" You seem more calm now. How are you feeling?"

She blinked. She could feel herself slowly coming down from the weird adrenalin high of earlier and could think with a clear head. A feeling of safety washed over and she took a deep breath.

"I think.. I'm good. Thank you for the wonderful distraction."

" A distraction you say? Well if you ever need another you know where to find me~”

His cackle bounced and echoed off the empty space when he poked at her forehead and she stuck her tongue out at him.

BZZZZ BZZZZ

INCOMING MESSAGE

Mattys' fazwatch sprung to life on her wrist, illuminating the darkened room in bright florescent light. She tapped it and saw it was from Mike.

Hey lil homie. Got a message from security that the police were called? You hear anything?

Matty was glad Mike had so many friends among the Pizza Plex, it made her feel secure knowing her boss was looking out for her.

Yea. Drunk guy brought a knife into the Plex. He wandered into the Daycare and the Attendants took care of it.

Are you ok???

I'm totally good. No worries dude.

She signed off telling him she would talk more later and clicked her watch back into rest mode.

"They'll probably start wondering where you’ve disappeared to if I don't return you soon."

She looked back towards Moon and though it wasn't as obvious as Sun’s overly animated gestures; his body seemed to sag just a bit.

"Oof yea we should go. Its hard to believe work is still happening downstairs. But we deserved that break!"

He nodded and held his arm out to her again, where she took it without any hesitation this time. He cradled her against himself gently and together they made their way back down towards the daycare floor. Leaving his little sanctuary to twinkle out of sight and away from prying eyes.

Once on solid ground again Matty immediately put her guard up and took in her surroundings. The lights were still dim, allowing Moon to walk freely and together they glanced at the entrance. There was no sign of the drunk anywhere; which would be cause for alarm if not for the string of caution tape propping the door open. A lone S.T.A.F.F. bots was guarding the area and gave a little wave when it heard them walking around.

Matty heaved a sigh of relief. She really didn't wanna see that guy again, even if he was knocked out cold. She found that she was still holding the fabric of Moon's pants and she shyly let go so she could face him.

"Thank you again Moon. You really helped me not lose my marbles earlier!"

The animatronic crouched down into his usual hunched position. He swayed and rocked on his toes, maybe restless with energy now that the job was done?

"Of course friiiend. And I hope to see you again next nap time? I have a few new stories the kids shared with me that I know you'd love to hear."

Matty blinked. Oh thats right. He didn't know her new schedule from Mike and assumed she would be back during the day. Maybe it was a bit mean to tease her savior after everything they just went through. But she couldn't help her mischievous streak whenever it came out.

"Oh gosh. I'm so sorry Moon. But with everything that's been happening, I've got a pile of work that needs to be done. I don't really think I'll be able to make it in time tomorrow."

"O-oh. I see." His voice sounded a bit strained, more staticy than normal. "Then perhaps sometime this week?"

She sucked in air through her teeth and gave her best apologetic face, trying hard not to give herself away.

"I don't think that'll work either. They really have me on a tight leash this month. "

His body did visually droop that time and she felt a little bad.

"Yeah it's such a shame really. I'm going to miss quite a few nap times.."

She leaned in close, so close that the ticking of his chest rippled down into her skin and she could feel the vibrations. Her heart hammered at the proximity and before she could think twice, she left a small peck on the flat plain of his nose.

"Seeing as Mike gave me the night shift for the next few days."

She let the information sink in until she could feel his eyes bore into her. His voice glitchy and rough, like he was having a hard time using it. Head rotating in a full circle and stopping at an awkward angle to scan her features.

"You... little shit."

She finally let out a cheeky grin. They were allowed to curse!??! She almost expected an alarm to sound or maybe hear Sun’s voice in the background telling them off. But she never had time to look for such a thing, because now Moon was standing at his full height. She had to strain her neck all the way up and vocally gulped at the way he towered over her.

"You were teasing me?"

The bewilderment was clear in his voice; like he couldn't wrap his advanced A.I. around the concept.

"And here I thought you were my star pupil. A good girrrrl that was much too bright to ever think of taunting me."

Matty had to pinch herself to make sure she wasn't daydreaming again. But the growl in his voice gave her such a delicious jolt, that she knew she had to be awake.

He took a step towards her and she instantly took a few paces back. He reached out his hand, but she was wise to his actions now and jerked out of his grasp. The moon paused and seemed confused, trying to predict her next move. When he tried once again but quicker, she evaded him and then stuck her tongue out teasingly. His eyes flashed and she knew she was in trouble.

What was this liberating feeling? She felt excited and jittery and a little scared? Not scared of Moon per say, but filled with nervous energy around the question that kept looping in her mind. What if...

What if she ran?

What if he caught her?

What if she let him?

"Naughty… Naughty. Little minx."

Oh and how she wished he would catch her. But not yet. She glanced behind her and could see the door to her freedom just a few paces away. She locked eyes with Moon and held his gaze as she held her breath. They were at a standstill. Both waiting on the other to strike first and be the victor. She could feel her pulse in her fingertips, muscles aching and still she awaited her chance.

A beep from the overhead intercom announced the top of the hour and that the Fazbear establishment was coming to a close. The attendant paused like he was receiving additional information and it was exactly the distraction she needed. The custodian bolted as fast as her legs would carry her towards the door. Her quick thinking made the animatronic flinch, unable to react quickly enough to grab her before she was out of reach.

She huffed out a breath as her foot came in contact with the tiled floor on the other side of the large wooden doors. She had made it! She turned expecting Moon to still be where she left him, but gasped when he was inches in front of her. She hadn't even heard him! How was someone that large, so agile and quick?

A cold brush against her cheek brought her thoughts back to the present. He brought his faceplate in close and a puff of warm air bloomed between them.

"Mmmm. I almost had you."

She felt energized, high on this feeling and a little too cocky for her own good. She took his outstretched hand and brought her lips to brush against the cool metal. She was sure the attendant could feel it with the way his fans kicked on and he purred out for her.

"Until next time my light."

He pulled back into the shadows and with a leap was gone from her sight.

—-

"Apparently they took that guy to jail. Seems he had a warrant out for his arrest and had been evading the cops. So he shouldn't be back anytime soon."

It had been two days since the incident. Mike had stayed a little later in his shift to greet the smaller custodian and give her the news.

"Oh good. I really didn't want to have to run into that creep again so soon."

"Its bullshit that you HAD to put up with him at all! If I.T. had gotten up off their asses and updated the system like they were supposed to, you wouldnt have been in danger! The man shouldn't have been allowed on property."

Matty had called and told Mike everything that happened, minus the more private stuff with Moon. She had never seen her boss so thoroughly upset and had gone on a rampage trying to figure out whom to blame. It didn't take him long to find out that a large amount of both the IT and maintenance had signed off that things were in order without actually doing the labor.

"Thankfully we have robots looking out for us squishy humans and doing a better job then their bosses or else it could have been so much worse."

An idea sparked then. Maybe she could bring it up subtly?

The nod from her boss gave her some encouragement.

“So it would be a serious lawsuit if something like the other night happened again. Wouldn't it make sense to keep the Attendants in tiptop shape?"

Mike shrugged, "Yea. Moon man is basically the personified model of the entire building’s security. If he goes down it would be a huge problem for the company. But you know how P&S gets. They won't go near them"

His huff of irritation proved she was on the right track.

"Ok yea, but hear me out? What if P&S didn't have to be in charge of their maintenance? What if Sun and Moon could order their own parts and fix it themselves? They already do a self diagnostic anyway.”

"I mean yah? In a perfect scenario that could probably work, if they could actually-... wait. They already self diagnose?

Mike gave a weird look towards the shorter worker. "Are you sure?"

Matty nodded.

"Well I haven't seen it myself, but Moon mentioned it before in passing. Something about having to replace a limb or two when they did self scans."

Mike gave a low whistle, "Well. No shit. Those bots really are amazing.”

She just needed to press on a little bit more

Sooooo, IF in theory, the Attendants could take care of their own problems and could get the upgrades they needed, it would help the system as a whole right? There wouldn't be anymore mishaps like the other night."

Mike's eyes hardened as he was reminded of the issue. "Hmmm. You have a point"

"Aaaaand! You're friends with everybody! You could talk to P&S, maybe butter them up and make the idea work in their favor? If they're the ones who send the idea to the higher ups, it could work. Right?"

Mike nodded his head and thought about it for a few moments before his vision cleared and he looked at the custodian with a mischievous gleam.

"What's this really about? You suddenly buddy buddy with your old Pal Sunny? Or is it Moon man?" He gave a teasing wink that she had to work hard to not flush at.

"Oh hush. I'm just… really grateful they were there that night. Ya know?" Mike cut the teasing and gave a pat to the girl's shoulder.

"Yea. Me too man."

—-

The rest of her shift went by smoothly, giving her plenty of time to grossly overthink her earlier conversation with her boss. It was true that she was entirely grateful to the Attendants and wanted to do something for them. But it ran even deeper than that. She was still thoroughly upset upon learning how terrible the robots here were treated and some selfish part of her wanted to help.

It was just a small suggestion whispered to the right person. But was she really helping? Or just butting her nose into their private business? Maybe P&S would take it the wrong way and cause even more trouble for the bots. She shuddered at the thought. Maybe she had made a fatal error after all. The last thing she wanted was more unwelcome attention directed at the Daycare.

But it was too late now, she would just have to man up and apologize if things went south. Her stomach clenched, she really didn't want them mad. Or worse, not want to see her again. She had grown quite attached to both Sun and Moon in the short amount of time she had spent with them. All she could do at this point was hope for the best.

With a sweep of her mop and a final look around, she deemed it clean enough to be done for the night. A glance at the clock showed she still had time left before closing and as a wet floor bot perched itself nearby, she made her decision quickly. Matty packed her cart, gave her little helper a pat on its head and made her way back towards the well known route towards the Daycare.

—----

The following week went by in a blur. Night duty was mostly uneventful when it came to customers and she never saw that man again. Though if she were honest, Matty was now checking her surroundings a lot more closely. She wouldn't allow herself to be a victim like that a second time.

She made it a habit to stop by the daycare every night. Wanting to thank both bots originally, but because of her work load, she always ended up there towards the end of her shift. Moon assured her that he would relay her gratitude to Sun and to not worry about it. Instead, she would spend whatever time she had left after cleaning to sit on the jungle gym and talk with the night attendant.

They became close surprisingly fast; discussing more intimate details of their thoughts and dreams with eachother. Matty wanted to crawl out of the financial hole she was stuck in, wanted more time to experience life and not just work forever. Moon admitted that he was curious about his namesake snd wanted to see it in person outside the Pizza Plex and not just from posters or a kid's drawing.

"You're the security around here! How do you not have access to the roof??"

The bot cackled at the accusing tone of the enraged human.

"Bots belong indoors. What would Fazbear do if their main attractions just wondered out of the building? But dont worry friiiiiend. I'll find a way out somehow."

It sounded more like a threat than a promise and the custodian knew he'd make good on it.

It felt so natural, talking to Moon. They clicked immediately and it truly felt like she's known him her whole life. For a bot with an unmoving face, he more than made up for it in theatrics. Matty loved how animated his hands were; like charades painting a picture. He was fascinating to watch and the custodian was drawn into his epic tales of the Pizza Plex. He spoke with so much pride that she couldn't help admiring his dedication. They often talked long into the night until one of them had duties to return to and sorrowfully said goodbye.

Matty would have felt more guilt about Sun if he hadn't been making himself known in other ways. It started off small; an unsuspecting mini box of Sundrop candies in her locker. She recognized them immediately as they were advertised in the food court and throughout the Daycare.

ENERGIZING CANDY!
A surefire way to add a little pep in your step!

Parents bought them in bulk to keep up with their sugar high kids during stressful birthday parties. She had never tried them before, but after such a long shift that's exactly what she was craving. Unfortunately, she didn't think twice about opening them and popping a few in her mouth. She did however realize she had a mouth full of plastic fairly quickly and spit out the crushed bits into her hand. The rest of the bag contained googly eyes in a variety of sizes and despite the situation, she let out a laugh.

---

The second time she had been called to the kitchen for a leaky valve. The soda machine had been having problems all week and no matter how many times she came to tighten it, the pipe kept loosening by itself. Sticky syrup would leak from the connected pieces and travel down to pool at the base of the machine, making her floors a nightmare to mop up. She had left her cart outside as to not track sugar throughout the Pizza Plex and when she returned, there was a small rubber star waiting for her.

Matty looked around confused, thinking maybe a guest had found it and gave it to the first employee they saw to dispose of it. But after picking the toy up, she noticed Sun's face right in the center and grew cautious. She held the little star at a distance to inspect and when nothing came spraying out at her, she gave it an experimental squeeze to test the firmness.

A single sharp zap rang along her fingers and she cried out, dropping it to the floor as if it burnt her. It was just like a jester to have a hand buzzer disguised as something so innocent. She shook her head and pocketed the item before returning to the kitchen mess.

-----

It was all harmless fun until the day she forgot her water bottle in the break room. She had been near the trash chutes all day, mopping up grease and bits of pepperoni cemented onto the inner walls. It was hard work and she deserved a break for being hot, greasy and thirsty. She pulled open the cabinet with her name to grab her water bottle and took a mouthful of what should have been refreshingly cool water. But was caught off guard by a burning sour taste that she had to quickly spit out into the nearest trashcan.

Vinegar.

A quick glance to her bottle showed a little sun sticker attached to the side of it.

GODDAMMIT. The nerve of that guy. She had half a mind to go marching into his own domain and demand an apology. But after a few good gulps of air, she calmed herself. Was she really going to go fight the eight foot, metal animatronic just because he had played a few pranks? She was warned about this from the start. He was a trickster. And just because she had befriended his counterpart, didn't mean he wouldn't be up to no good himself. She rinsed out her bottle and her mouth in the nearby restroom before refilling it from the tap. She would talk to him later.

----

Matty was in a foul mood when she returned to her shift that day. Her watch was constantly beeping with new tasks that needed to be handled and with rapid speed. Hot ticket items like clogged toilets, gummed up arcade games and that damn soda fountain again! Maintenance wouldn't even start on the projects until she had removed any sludge or debris in the way. And once they finished, they would beep her to come back and sanitize it for the guests. The constant back and forth between areas was double the work and tedious at best. For a wealthy company, it seemed like things were breaking down left and right which felt odd.

It was hours later when she finally got a chance to head to the daycare, due to a call about a party of kids that just trashed the private room. She sighed. Things just kept piling one on top of another. She got to work stripping down the room and throwing out the garbage when a small metal 'tink' sounded nearby and the door creaked open.

"This room is out of order for the moment dear guest-"

She trailed off at seeing a single can of fizzy faz lingering in the partly open doorway. She glanced at it a moment in confusion, wondering if it had been there the whole time. A flash of yellow outside the window had her looking up and there was Sun waving wildly and motioning towards the door. He scooped up a child and headed downstairs to the play area, but he remained in sight. When she made no motion to move, he began making a drinking motion with his hands and giving her finger guns. Yeah. Like she was going to trust that. She was about to push it into the trash bag when she noticed a little note attached.

You look glum chum.
Have a little something, on me!
-Sun

It was simple but the gesture was sweet. Her instincts were screaming at her to not to do it, but she decided to trust this olive branch of peace and open it.
Only for the can to fizz and spray all over the front of her shirt. Yep. Called it.

Matty thrust the door open intent on giving the prankster a piece of her mind when she was showered with freezing cold water. She yelled in surprise and stood frozen in place. A dull thud was heard as a bucket landed at her feet pooling water around her feet and into the colorful carpet.

"I guess the drink was on you instead friend!"

She could barely hear the mocking tone of the sunny attendant over the roar of blood in her ears. She had been covered in all sorts of substances over the course of her employment at the Mega Plex. Some more unpleasant than others. And growing up she had been playfully teased by both her friends and her siblings. Sometimes poking fun that could result in a joke taken too far.

But never had she been so thoroughly bullied in her life. The sugary substance clung to her skin, water droplets from her hair ran down to her soiled top and into the market floor. She could feel her face burn in shame and her eyes rapidly blinking back tears. She was humiliated.

Her heated stare made the attendant pause in his glee. She tore her eyes away and mumble out an excuse to nearby customers trying to get away and not cause more of a scene. She slipped through a side door and entered a more private employee bathroom, hunched over a sink and scrubbing at her eyes.

She was an adult damnit! There was no need to cry over this, even if they were just frustration tears. But it seemed her punishment wasn't over when the bathroom door reopen and the Daycare Attendant walked in. Matty sucked in a breath and refused to look at him.

"This is the ladies room you know."

He was too tall for the human sized door, but with him hunched he could slip in and crouch in the corner.

"Technically speaking, robots don't have genders Sunshine."

His Sunny attitude was an ill fit for the mood and it came across as smug in the small room. She pinched the bridge of her nose, she didn't have time for this. She really didn't want to say something she would later regret. So grabbing a paper towel, she pushed her way through the exit to leave. A metallic hand swiped out and caught hold of her hand, pulling her back in.

"Hold on there torpedo! I wanna talk with you!"

"Well I'm not in the mood for conversation right now Sun."

Her voice trembled as she fought to remain calm.

He scoffed and pulled her closer.

"OH noooooow you're not in the mood to talk. But whenever Moon is out you two can't shut your pie holes!"

"What does Moon have to do with this?"

"He has everything to do with this!"

His voice raised in pitch, "He got in the way of everything and now you two keep making good goo eyes at eachother. It's not fair!"

His winning was like sandpaper on her delicate nerves and the more she struggled the more he tried to pull her closer.

"What's he got that's so special? Tell me and I bet I can do it even better!"

"Is it the games he promised? Because I'm a bazillion times better then he is! Did you like the surprises I sent you?"

"The vinegar." she gritted out.

"Noooooo silly! The soda machines and the toilets!" Mattys eyes widened in shock, she could hardly believe it.

"That was you!?"

He thumped his chest with pride. "Yep! Moons not the only one who can leave the daycare when all the kiddos go home. As long as I stay in the light and make sure Moonie is asleep or chargin I'm good!"

The frustration grew as she continued to uselessly squirm in the suns hold.

"So if it's not the games, is it his voice? I can do that too! And even better!"

Sun made his voice pitch down a bit and suddenly his faceplate was pressed up against hers.

"Come oooooon Sunshine!" He whined. "Why do you like him more than me? I'm the DAY attendant! EVERYONE LIKES ME!"

"LET GO!"

With a push and a stumble, the custodian was able to finally get free of his grasp.

"Why are you acting like this?"

His head tilted in confusion at the volume and venom laced through her words.

"What made you think that breaking stuff to make my job harder. Or pulling pranks that are no longer funny would be the way to win my affection? Who said violating my personal space and NOT respecting my boundaries was a good idea? Because it's not. It's violating Sun. Do you understand that? I told you to stop. I told you I wasn't in the mood for this and you did it anyway."

Sun stared, arms hovering but not touching the custodian.

"You asked why I like Moon? Maybe it's because he doesn't try to make my life harder. He doesn't throw a tantrum when he doesn't get his way."

The fire burned hot inside her chest, making it feel tight and her bones exhausted.

"Maybe its because he listens. He asks me about myself and doesn't expect anything in return. He may flirt but doesn't push away my boundaries. He listens to me and my wishes."

Matty could feel herself shaking, eyes prickling at the corners as she rubbed them furiously. Her voice softer now.

"He treats me with respect. Like I'm something precious, like I'm special to him. He holds me like hes afraid to hurt me."

Her eyes flashed to his milky one, brown irises wet with seething rage.

"And you're just a jerk.."

THAT got his attention real quick. The bot scrambled away like he had been burned.

She took a step back and pressed her forehead into the black and white tiles; cooling her off. She hadn't ment to word vomit all over the attendant. But she was so frustrated! How humiliating to be the butt in a joke you never asked for. She was an adult with her own set of thoughts and feelings and Sun needed to learn that. He needed to learn boundaries and most of all, consent.

She glanced over and saw him muttering to himself and tugging on his delicate rays, much like a person pulling at their hair. Was he stressed out? She took in the small room and forced air past her lungs to steady her heart. The walls felt less like they were closing in, now that she had a moment to ground herself. She brushed past Sun to open the bathroom and was surprised to see it empty. A few floor bots lingered to toss the garbage she had been gathering. But the lack of customers made her realize it was much later than she thought. She saw a table off to the side with the day's projects still on it and got an idea.

"Did you want to show me what you were working on today?"

Sun froze and lifted his head to see the custodian pointing in the opposite direction. He immediately leaped up; grasping at the metaphoric olive branch Matty was extending and led her towards the kiddie tables. She seated herself and watched as the attendant dug through brightly colored bins in search of supplies.

A small 'ah ha!' and a flurry of mechanical hands ensured that the sun had found what he was looking for. He came back with his arms full of paper, brushes and colored pencils; all while balancing a palette full of paint colors.

"Ta daa~"

He made jazz hands to show off his prize but the movements were lacking his normal jerky style. Even his voice was lowered in what may be considered his version of whispering? He stood hovering, unsure of what to do next. Matty took pity on the poor bot and patted the spot next to her hip. Sun nodded but still wound up picking a spot on the other end of the table facing her.

The bot seemed beyond nervous and was oddly quiet, stealing glances at her from time to time. She kept her eyes down and tried to ignore the weight of his gaze, but her brain was too full of bees to draw anything complicated. She let her hand take control, mixing colors together until it felt right and then adding them to her paper.

Matty needed to break this weird silence. It was putting her on edge not knowing what Sun was thinking. Did he think she was being hostile? Was he just trying to give her space? Did he not know how to react and was just overthinking everything? This felt.. awkward.

She wanted to be the bigger person and just bring the topic to light. Talk it out like adults and discuss why it really bothered her. Maybe make this a learning experience for the bot who obviously still had some learning to do about humans.

But the childish part of her brain wanted to keep silent. Wanted him to be the first to apologize. Wanted him to feel guilty and apologize for making her feel like a fool. Because at the end of the day, she liked Sun. She wanted to have a similar relationship with him like she had with Moon. But her feelings got hurt and as childish and selfish as it was, she wasn't over it just yet. So she kept her mouth shut and finished her painting.

They sat quietly in the deserted daycare until she put the finishing touches and held out the paper towards the attendant. It was nothing extravagant, just a twilight landscape that had a mess of purple and orange hues. But in the corners she put both a sleepy Sun and a smiling Moon to overlook the lands.

Sun took it carefully with just the thumb and forefinger of both hands, treating it like tissue paper that would rip if left unsecured. His head twisted left and right and he admired it.

"You are quite skilled... Friend."

It was a relief to hear him talk again even if it sounded forced. She took a pen and squiggled her initials into the corner.

"Think of it as part of a thank you. For the other night."

The animatronic turned his head to look at her sharply. His pupils flashing green, indicating the start of a scan and she couldn't help holding her breath. His head swiveled to capture every angle, coming in too close and too fast. The jerky movement made her flinch and he immediately paused, remembering himself and leaning away. But before he could, a hand shot out to halt his movements. She didn't want to keep putting this distance between them; even if the conversation they needed to have was further put on hold.

Matty held his faceplate, softly dragging her fingers across the cool metal of his cheek. Sun sucked in an artificial breath, unsure of what to do or how to respond. He registered her thumb's repetitive movement and couldn't escape completely melting into the touch. His body physically bending to her will, like a puppet cut from its strings. He was immersed, touch starved for even a crumb of her attention, and she could tell. She felt how engrossed he was and the heavy weight of his total concentration.

"I'm so glad you're safe."

She felt her heart throb against the confines of her chest. Sun had been her first line of defense when that man showed up. And here he was, still worried about her. There was no fanfare, no overzealous reaction and no teasing. The last time he had seen her she was at knife point and now it seemed he never wanted to look away again. She felt herself grow shy at the intensity of his gaze and lowered her head.

She felt rather than saw the way the sun deflate when she took her hand back. But after a few beats of silence, the attendant stood back up with her picture in hand.

" l love it! I can hang it in my gallery in it's own special corner! Give me a moment and I'll be right back!"

His eyes had returned to their normal milky complexion when she looked back up. His demeanor seemingly back to normal as he skipped back towards the balcony that she assumed was his room. What was up there? Curiosity got the better of her and who knew when this opportunity would present its self again? She scrambled up and practically ran to catch up to the larger bot, tugging his overly large pants to snatch his attention.

"Can I see where my masterpiece will be hung?"

His face spun, rays popping in and out at the request. He appeared excited at the idea, but still seemed to hesitate. Giving one final look at the balcony entrance, he nodded.

"Sure friend! But we have to take the long way around. Not sure if you're flight ready just yet!"

He gave a nod that mimicked a flirty wink and Matty didn't have the heart to correct him. Best not to mention Moon lifting her into the air just the other day and risk making the sun grumpy.

They left the daycare and walked into the theater next door to reach the secret passage on the second floor. She followed down the long hallway in silence, stealing a glance toward Sun; but his fixed smile gave nothing away. When they finally got to the pirate poster that hid the entrance to the room behind it the bot clicked it open and allowed the custodian to walk in first. Moon was right…. Sun really had trashed the place.

The room was hardly a room at all; more like a storage unit. It was grimy and dirty with bits of trash littered everywhere. The walls had some sort of spill splashed against it and the paint was chipping in areas. There were folding tables used for the birthday parties and old plastic pieces that looked like they had been part of the daycare main floor. Now they were damaged in some way and left in the room to rot.

Taking a step in she tried not to bump into anything collecting on the floor. But a nearby box had a metal arm sticking out and it made her pause. Grabbing a closer look had her realize that it once belonged to a S.T.A.F.F. bot. The metal looked in bad shape, with the paint almost completely worn off and a few fingers missing.

There were more bits and spare parts just cluttering the floor and two endo torsos were thrown in a corner. Half opened boxes were stacked haphazardly on top one one another; creating a rickety tower for old Glamrock merch to sit on. This was definitely not what she had imagined Sun’s room to look like. It felt very chaotic and lacking any real warmth. Was this really a place for the bot to relax? Sun walked over to a table and placed her picture down.

"There! And once it's dry it can be hung up!"

She didn't have in in her to ask why the room was in shambles. Or why there wasn't any furniture or pillows or any semblance of comfort. She didn't want to come across as rude, but it must have shown on her face.

"Oh don't look so glum, chum! Your ol' pal Sunny knows how to keep things spick and span! Just look at the Daycare! My pride and joy!"

He pressed a hand to his heart in a grand gesture. But rather then reasure her, it just left more questions.

"I take great pride in having everything look perfect! The SunDrop stamp of approval! And this looked clean too at one point! But then… they added the boxes and said it would just be for a little bit. The tables too because there wasn't room for them."

"And the endos?"

"Oh! Those were used when we needed to fix a few things and maintenance was taking too long! Can't go a week without a hand, ya know. Makes it more challenging and all those sparks were dangerous for the kiddos! Don't worry though! These endos hadn't been used in a loooooong time."

"So this is where you hang out when you aren't with the kids?"

"Oh… kinda? It's not really super comfortable so I usually just entertain myself in the play area."

"All night??"

"Well yes? At least until Moon needs to do his patrols."

Matty's heart clenched at Sun's nonchalant shrug. This was heartbreaking. Moon at least had his area in the rafters, but Sun had… what? An abandoned hole in the wall barely big enough to turn around in. She could understand Moon's resentment now.
The human workers didn't see these hard working bots as anything more than furniture. They didn't see them the way she did and her heart went out to all of them. She would make an effort to fix this if she could and she knew it had to start with her being the bigger person after all.

She needed to apologize for her earlier behavior and take the time to explain the depth of the situation. She needed to be vulnerable and let Sun in if she had any hopes of deepening their friendship. She saw that now and went to walk beside him when a small flicker made her glance up. It was small but noticeable and it made Sun flinch and fold himself in half, groaning low like he was in pain.

"No no. Already?? Why can't the lights stay on?! I haven't… we didnt… ughhh!"

Matty couldn't even ask what unspoken question Sun had before the lights dimmed and his bright festive colors started fading to their midnight blues. He groaned out loud one last time before freezing and becoming completely still. The mechanical whirring was loud in the silent room and she could see the transformation up close and personal. It was still fascinating how smooth the transition was from one A.I. to the other and all too soon red lights poured out and scanned over her form.

"Frieeeeend." He breathed it out like he had been waiting eons for her return. Her heart fluttered.

"Hey Moon. Good evening."

His faceplate spun full circle and he flexed his limbs as if trying to get feeling back into them. Then straightened his cap and crouched down to her level. His arms stretched wide, fingers out and giggling madly.

"You've returned to… us?" He creaked as he looked around, realizing where they were.

"Hmm. He tidied up."

He noticed her horrified look and cackled out loud. THIS was clean?? She could feel her eyes bugging out of her head as she scanned the room to get another glance. Cold metal touched her cheek and she raised her eyes to meet red peering down into her soul. Moon had both hands cradling her face, making her feel small in his grasp and unable to look away.

"You look better today my light."

Having both bots pay special attention to her was riveting and she liked feeling special. Being the eldest in a large family ment she always had to be ok, even if she wasn't. She had to be strong for her brothers. Weakness wasn't an option her pride would allow. But, the undeniable care and affection oozing off the night attendant was almost suffocating in the best way. It made her floaty and a little uncomfortable in the unfamiliar feeling. Maybe she could learn to be more honest with her feelings.

"I'm feeling a lot better. Mike told me they took the man to prison. So that takes some weight off my shoulders."

The night attendant cackled. "Bastard got what he deserved"

"Moon!" She playfully smacked his arm and walked out of his gentle grip. "Language!"

"You sound like Sun."

She gasped in mock horror before sticking her tongue out at him.

"Watch it friiiiieeend."

A thrill went up her spine and she could feel her breath getting heavy. What was he doing to her?

"Don't want to be too bratty, the night has only just started."

Oooo and didn't that just get under her skin in the best way. She wanted to fight back. Wanted to push his buttons just a little bit… make him put her in her place.

"Aaaaactually. I was wondering if you were up for another… distraction?"

His eyes seemed to gleam curiously.

"Distraction?"

"Yea. If you weren't too busy I thought-"

She stepped into his space, bouncing on her tip toes with her hands behind her back.

"Maybe tonight we could play a little game?"

Chapter Text

The rules were simple. Hide and seek in the dark. Matty either had to keep hiding until Moon gave up. Or she needed to get to the "safe zone" of the security desk to win. The only rules given: Stay in the play area. Simple enough.

But with the daycare dripping in darkness and every shadow a long tendril reaching to grab her, it wasn't quite as simple. She knew he was at an advantage, knew he had everything in his power to make this game over in a moment's notice. But he wanted to take it slow, build up the anticipation and see what the little custodian would do. And she loved the chase.

A creak towards her left had her holding her breath

“Friiiiieeend.”

The bells that decorated his attire jingled on every other step, but with shoes as soft as his it barely made a sound in the padded room. She could feel her ears ringing to catch even the faintest chime in vain. Moon's cackle seemed to distance itself from her location and she felt brave enough to risk moving from her current spot. It was too risky to stay in one place long, she'd be caught and the game would be over far too soon. Did Moon have a way to track her heat signature? Was she a sitting duck no matter what? She kept low to the ground and hoped by some miracle that he couldn't see her just yet.

“I can sense you there little one.'' her heart pounded in her chest, “Scurrying in the dark.”

Matty glanced towards the end of the room to her end goal. The security guard's desk was lit up in neon fluorescence and taunted her with thoughts of victory. But she knew not to get her hopes up, especially with how the night attendant mirrored a shark tasking blood and circling back for more. There would be no easy victory this time so she had to play it smart.

An opening in the hard plastic above caught her eye and what better spot to shield herself than to travel up. It proved more difficult than she previously thought as her hands were slick with sweat and her rubber shoes kept threatening to squeak and give her away. She also realized it had been too long since she last climbed into something like this for an extended amount of time. Her back was angry at the hunched position and her knees ached at the pressure. But she fought through it, adrenaline spiking through her blood. Making her go just a little faster, listen a little closer trying not to get delirious with the rush of it all.

“I will find you” his cackle floated everywhere at once.

Promises, promises. She would win this game of cat and mouse.

She moved towards the upper level, hoping to put more distance between the bot and herself while he was occupied elsewhere. There was some weird mesh separating the inner structure of the jungle gym from the rest of the play room. It looked sturdy when she pressed against it and seeing that there was more above her head proved it was probably attached to the metal structure somehow. It was hard to see in the dark, but more mesh dangled in a sort of rope between the levels and would prove to be useful. Maybe she could use it to help climb upwards.

Matty tugged at the rope and when it held firm, she used it to her advantage. Moon's laughter sounded far away and she took a small breath to steel herself, she was going to win this. She put her full weight onto the rope as she reach for the lip of the upper floor and the material snapped in her hand. For one terrifying moment she lay suspended in midair, still in shock and clenching a chunk of mesh in her fist desperately. The next, her limbs went wild as she tried to find purchase on anything that would catch her fall. But as her butt hit the lower level and she shoe squeaked loudly, she braced for impact. The laughter stopped and her entire body froze. Maybe he still didn't know where she was. Maybe she could get out of this. Her ears strained for any clue to her demise and when she heard bells rushing towards her, her heart jumped to her throat.

MOVE. NOW.

She forced her body to slide down, back into her previous hidey hole and as far away from the bells as she could. She covered her mouth and made herself as small as possible just as metal came crashing into hard plastic. The clockwork ticking could be heard now and she knew he was only a breath away. Waiting for her to give herself away.

“You cannot hide from me for long.”

His mechanics whirled and bounced around in the cramped space, fans bringing a chill to her clammy skin. He stayed there a moment before going in another direction, climbing the plastic tubes with an envious amount of grace for his overly large body. She almost couldn't stop the bubble of giggles that threatened to spill out from the amount of relief she felt. That was close. She slid along the edges and ducked near the generator there, hoping the machine would hide her sigh of relief. Why the technicians thought it was a good idea to keep the back up generators where the kids could reach them was beyond her scope of expertise. But it was helpful in the moment.

She gave one last breath and pushed off climbing back down and towards the edge of the structure. She could hear him wondering in the middle poking his head into open spaces. She was so, so close and just needed to distract him for a moment to give her a running start. Though as she looked around in hopes of finding something, she realized it wasn't feasible without giving away her position. She breathed out a soft curse and pushed her hair away from her clammy skin. There had to be some way she could-

And when she looked down, she got an idea. Quickly glancing back to make sure the Attendant wasn't right on her tail, she took her shoe off and hurled it as hard and far away from her as she could. It soared and clattered towards the ball pit where she saw his head rapidly swivel to inspect the noise. She was about to celebrate but noticed the bot didn’t move away, if anything his clicking gears rotated even louder. Moon hissed out a breath and straightened his posture, becoming even more engulfed in the inky black tendril of the dark room.

"You wouldn't be trying to deceive me, would you little liiiiiiight?"

Matty held her breath, her nerves coiled like a tightly wound spring at the ready. The bot made sure, calculated steps in the custodian’s direction and her heart sank. There was no place for her to hide and she wouldn't be able to move without being caught.

A soft noise seemed to pause the Attendant's movements. Maybe luck was on her side after all. As Moon stepped closer some of the disturbed plastic balls settled back into place; making a soft rustling sound behind him. He jerked towards the noise and quickly leaped over, determination fueling his motives.

Now was her chance and she wouldn't let it slip past her; she ran as fast as her legs would carry towards the light. No longer trying to conceal her location in her urgency, she could hear Moon launch back towards her with a growl.

Her lungs burned, crying out in their overworked state as she harshly forced air through them. Her limbs that had ached from the crouched positions now vibrated with her thumbing energy. She could hear him, the clockwork ticking down the seconds till she would lose. Rapidly gaining on her with victory so close in sight. Her arm reached out hoping the millimeter would give her just enough of an advantage to overcome this obstacle, bells jingling in a merrily taunt as they washed over her.

Without the help of her rubber soles, the plush matt of the Daycare acted like a freshly polished ice rink. The pain of hitting the ground at such a breakneck speed didn't register in her mind; much less stop her once she finished tumbling like fresh laundry. Her mind only had one goal. WIN.

She couldn't make up from down, but she could tell the large shadow in front was her ticket to salvation. The desk was so close and her hands went wild in pursuit, reaching and straining for victory. A large hand, fingers spread out and engulfing hers made her moan in defeat. Her eyes trailed along the arm until they stopped on the body it was attached to.

Moon loomed over her like a predator with its fresh kill; possessive and hungry. Red flashed dangerously when she tried to wiggle away and her breath caught in her chest. The close proximity had her shivering and she could feel herself leaning closer, itching to reach out and touch more of the cool metal. Maybe it would be a sweet relief to the sweltering heat that lingered across her skin. His other hand snaked up her thigh, high enough that she gave a soft whine and bucked into the touch.

Moon tilted his faceplate, bell softly jingling with the movement. He was doing it again.

Just watching her.

Calculating her movements.

Could he hear her rapid heartbeat? See the drips of sweat across her brow? Did he understand what he was doing to her? The longing she felt for his approval? The desire she felt building in her chest. Or was it all just a game to him? The tug on her thigh pulled her away from all the glitz and glamor of the neon lights and back towards the inky black. It left a chill on her skin and a thrill in her chest. The room continued to spin and she truly felt like pray.

Moon's clockwork ticked seemed so loud now that he was so close. He released her hands and grazed her forehead, slipping a stray hair back into place. She jolted at the coolness but didn't move away. She couldn't, she was still mesmerized by his overwhelming presence. His hand had paused but resumed the touch to her skin when he felt she wouldn't move away.

Matty waited with bated breath when his fingertips traveled to caress her cheek. He touched her as if she were fragile and maybe to him she really was. But she couldn't help nuzzling against his hand, wishing desperately that he could read her mind just this once. She was scared of voicing her wants, afraid of the rejection or maybe of the outcome. But she still couldn't help but whimper when he grazed her lips.

His humming mechanics increased and she could almost see the steam that leaked from his open joints. Moon leaned closer, faceplate tilting and his other hand softly increasing its hold on her thigh.

“Seems you are quite the little schemer. But I win today Matty.”

She jolted at the use of her actual name, it sounded so intimate coming from him. She moved to sit up but with the sudden movement, came a jolt to her bruised knee that she had forgotten.

“Nnh!” The small noise of pain had the larger being freeze and quickly release his grip. Stepping back to give her space that she definitely did not want at that moment. But she could mourn the loss at a later time, she needed to make sure he wouldn't just up and leave.

“Its n-not you Moon! I just didn't fall very gracefully earlier. Its probably just sore."

The attendant paused and his red eyes flashed green for just a moment as he scanned her vitals.

“Would you like medical attention? I can find the first aid kit if you need it?”

She shook her head, she wasn't hurt that bad, if anything her ego was probably worse off than her knees. But she didn't want to admit that just yet.

“Naw, maybe just somewhere a bit more comfortable?”

She had meant a chair. A pillow? Really anything besides the daycare floor she was currently sprawled out on.

“Would you care to accompany me then? Just until it’s time for my patrols?”

He held out his arm asking her silently to trust him once again. She glanced at her fazwatch. She still had time til her shift ended and really, all her work was done. It’s not like she would be missed.

“What? Are you afraid of the dark?”

His teasing cackle returned to leave goosebumps, but she couldn't help joining in and gingerly took his hand.

“Not so much when I know it’s you lurking in the shadows.”

He carefully wrapped his other arm around her and she once again felt her feet leave the ground and went soaring into the night.

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Matty found herself back in Moon's little den. They sat beside eachother, softly bantering and laughing at shared stories. The custodian promised she would win next time and the attendant barked out a laugh, ruffling her hair. Calmness washed over them both and Matty felt herself shift closer to lean against the bot's arm. She had only ment to close her eyes a moment. Body relaxing from all the high intense emotions and giving her a moment of peace. But when she opened them again she realized her body had been moved into a more comfortable position than before. Moon cradled her against his chest, blanket thown around her shoulders and the lights dimmed to accommodate her little nap. It almost felt like they were outside, sharing a moment under the twinkling stars.

A soft melody she didn't recognize hung in the air and it took her sleep logged brain a while to realize it was a recording of an instrumental orchestra. She wasn't sure of the name, but could guess it was something classical. It seemed to be coming from Moon's chest cavity and she snuggled closer.

"Can you play any song? Or is it all prerecorded?"

A guttural laugh cut through the melody and red pinpricks looked down at her.

"I have the ability to download almost any song as long as it isnt too explicit. Did you have a request?"

Matty hummed in thought. A melody she knew by heart came to her instantly and she nodded.

"Can you play Music of the Night?"

The attendant creak and ticked against her, head tilting one way and then the other. A soft beeping came from his chest and it seemed like he was searching through his database.

"I'm not familiar with that one. Is it a lullaby?"

"I mean… kinda? It’s from a musical where a man is trying to seduce his love interest. He's convinced she'll stay as long as he keeps her in the dark with him.

The moon stared down at her. Unsure if he was studying her again or just waiting for a continuation, so she went on.

"It was actually my favorite movie growing up and I was a VERY impressionable little twelve year old. I had every song memorized and I still play the soundtrack quite often now.”

Moon chuckled against her, his eyes flashing green a moment before returning back to red. The first few familiar notes flowed from his chest like a musical box and hit Matty like a ton of bricks. She sat straight up, eyes shimmering and patting the bot's leg in unrestrained excitement.

"Yes! This one! Oh I looooove this song!"

She hummed along to the instrumental, occasionally mumbling out the lyrics and settling back against Moon's chest. He poked at her cheek fondly.

"Awww. Do I not get to hear you belt out your favorite song? I won't tease you... much."

Matty snorted out loud and gave a swat to his hand.

"yeah right. I'm not embarrassing myself in front of you like that."

The music softened, "You don't like to sing?"

She shook her head. "No. I actually really love singing. But I know what I sound like. A cat with his tail being yanked on and I'm not trying to damage your ears with that!"

Moon made a sound that sounded suspiciously like a snort. "It can't be that bad little light."

She rolled her eyes and gave a mischievous grin. Maybe one day she would feel comfortable doing that, after some lessons, but not now if she ever hoped to impress the bot. When Moon realized she wouldn't actually give in to his request; his clockwork became a little softer and the music died down to a whisper. She would have panicked if she didn't see his eyes change again and she assumed he must be downloading something else. Maybe some of his own favorites to share?

"Moon… Are you-?"

A deep husky voice growled out all to familiar lyrics and Matty froze on the spot.

"Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation"

The custodian’s face immediately burned as she flushed deeply. Dark maroon traveled down her neck in waves and stole her breath away. Moon's voice melted into the intensity of the notes and his chest vibrated against her fingertips. She could feel him singing her song and when their eyes met, goosebumps erupted over her skin. A small needy sound escaped as she breathed out and Moon reached out to touch the warmed air. She jumped up and backed away, trying to give herself some space to rein in her thoughts. But instead of clarity, she felt her mind cloud over while she watched him.

"Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world"

His fingers ebbed and flowed, trying to entice her back to him. Her feet were firmly rooted to the spot, but he kept beckoning her closer. Reaching out slowly for her like she was a spooked cat. And maybe she was. Maybe she should give some distance between them before it was too late. But when his hand touched hers, she could feel her resolve wither.

"Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before."

She could feel the soft tug of him bringing her closer and she couldn't stop herself from following. He would release her if she asked, but he was asking her to stay. And how could she say no to that? Her heart fluttered at the realization. Stomach cramping in knots and feeling the tension returning when she stood back in front of the attendant. He admired her a moment, letting her make her own decisions and when she didn't run away he continued to sing.

"Let your soul take you where you long to beeee…"

His voice boomed around her, vibrating the air and causing her to tremble at the intensity. She stared wide eyed when Moon's faceplate hovered near her, the cold metal kissing her cheek and his overly large hand turned her around and completely covered her eyes. He whispered in her ear like a promise against her skin.

"Only then… can you belong to me."

A low moan escaped her mouth, body shuddering as her lust overtook her senses. His free hand traveled slowly, cautiously from her wrist up her arm and stopping at her collar bone. He lightly traced the thin skin, making her suck in a stuttering breath at the chills he left her with.

“Floating.”

His fans blew against her heated skin in a sigh, her loss of vision making the gesture even more intimate. His thumb tapped against the heartbeat in her neck, making her aware of how rapidly it moved. She swallowed thickly and his hand followed the motion; cradling her throat in a loose grip. Her mind crazy with the implications and pushed against the pressure just enough to leave her breathless.

“Falling.. “

Moon growled out the word and held her possessively against his chest. His jittery creaking sent vibrations against her skin and she melted at the cool touch of his curious hands. She was willing to let him do anything as long as he kept touching her.

“Sweet intoxication”

Strong hands left her face and ghosted down to her hips. He rocked her aginst him and gave a squeeze to the plump muscle. It felt good to be touched, to feel wanted. She allowed him to travel further until be was gripping her thighs and all she could do was lean into the touch. Isn't this what she wanted? Didn't she dream of a similar scenario? She clenched her thighs together and tried to suppress the sounds that threatened to leak out as he methodically took her apart piece by piece.

“Touch me.”

She immediately placed her hands on his much larger ones, realizing how small they looked against the brushed indigo. The metal buzzed under her skin, barely held restraint causing tension to Moon's endo. She slowly guided his hands back up, allowing him to feel along her waist and ribcage till they hovered over her chest. Matty could feel the hesitation in his touch. He seemed unsure or maybe unfamiliar with what to do next. So she gifted him her help.

“Trust me”

The custodian placed his hands on her clothed breasts and squeezed softly. He jolted when she groaned into the touch but slowly began to move on his own. He learned quickly that she liked when he would rub in little circles over her hardened nubs. A release of air escaped when he pinched harder then before, pulling each gasp of air straight from her throat.

Realization dawned on her from her cloud of lust. She did trust Moon. There was no way in hell she would just let anyone do this or touch her if she had any hesitation. How could she not? He had saved her. He protected her.

“Savor each sensation.”

His faceplate pressed against her neck rubbing softly, skin erupting in chills. Her heart skyrocketed and she knew he could feel it against his fingertips. The melody continued on through his chest, but he remained silent, keeping their moment frozen in time. He nuzzle against her, fluttering the hair by her nape.

“I can feel you trembling. Are you scared?”

Matty didn't trust her voice or the soft pants she was trying to keep under control. Moon had stilled his hand, but never removed it completely. The constant pressure was making her overwhelmed and needy.

“Your vitals say your pulse is too high.”

He nudged her again.

“Do I make you nervous?”

She shook her head. Pleading silently for him to just keep going.

“Are you lying.”

His growl sent little zings of electricity up her skin and she shook her head more urgently.

“Did you know, little light, that as a FB500 animatronic model for Fazbear Entertainment I have very few sensors compared to the newer models of the Glamrocks? I can really only feel in my hands and certain parts of my joints. Something to do with protecting the valuable wires in my neck or whatnot."

She could hear his neck stretch and extend to better emphasize his point.

“Yet, even though it feels muted, I can still feel the way you jolt and shiver against me. You've done this in every interaction of ours; have you noticed?"

He didn't wait for her answer, just pinched at her nipples until her breath came out labored and panting. She yelped at the stimulation but arched into the dizzying feeling.

"At first, I thought you were frightened. It wouldn't be the first time Sun and I had scared off a member of staff. But you just kept coming back..."

She could feel the cold kiss of his faceplate hover over her heated skin and she tilted her head closer to try and reach him.

”I watched how you would talk to other coworkers or even the cleaning bots. Always soooooo polite. But when we're alone... I'm not blind to your advancements.

I see the way you lean towards me. The way your skin seeks mine or how your eyes follow and trail when I walk away. You do not tremble because you are scared. Oh no."

Matty could feel him turning her around so they were facing eachother, but she had yet to open her eyes. Still in this dream that she hoped she would never wake from.

"You shiver in excitement. In NEED. You want more but do not know how to ask. Why? Because I am not made of flesh and blood?”

She shook her head, mouth agape to deny his words but was unable to get anything out.

“NO? Hmmm... then I will share a secret with you, little light.”

She felt the cool tips of his fingers brush against her cheek and she nuzzled the touch.

"The oil in my body burns hot for you, just as your blood does for me.”

"Moon." she breathed out, fluttering her eyes open to see the mesmerizing red soaking in her every movement.

“There you are.”

He was so close, his body hunched in a protective curve around her, surrounding her senses leaving her no choice other than to melt in his embrace. She finally allowed herself a moment to indulge and pressed her lips fully against his faceplate. The moon gave a startled buzz but hummed warmly when she held tightly to the metallic hand placed on her cheek.

She poured every ounce of emotion she could into the kiss. Hoping he could feel even the tiniest bit of it; refusing to let go. He had no lips to kiss her back, but he let his hand slip into her hair as gently as he could to hold her there with him. His thumb brushed against her knuckles and she felt that warm static buzz tingle against her skin.

Matty broke away to breathe, but began leaving slow open mouth kisses over as much area as she could reach. Trying in vain to reach the top of his forehead but barely managing the uneven surface of his crooked nose. A grumble of gears rubbing together and feeling the bot's body shake under her had the custodian pause and pull back. The throaty sound grew louder and it took the smaller being a long moment to realize Moon was in fact laughing.

The attendant pressed the top of his faceplate against her own forehead softly, feeling the fuzzy nightcap brush against her eyelids. He waited and when she didn't respond Moon pulled back and pressed his face to hers again, more intently this time.

"Moon, what are-"

"Is it not common courtesy to return one's affectionssss?"

He nuzzled the top of her head as she placed the pieces together. Was he kissing her back? Or as close to a kiss as he could get? Matty's heart swelled and thudded against her ribcage. She leaned up and could now continue her onslaught of kisses to his freshly revealed face. Even going so far as to push his cap out the way just so she could make a show of marking every bit shown to her. His throaty laugh returned but made no move to stop her.

"You're going to run out of space soon my light."

"That's ok. There's plenty more of you that I would love to kiss."

She removed his hand from her cheek and held it in front of her, inspecting curiously. There was very thin silicone on the tips of each metal finger. Probably to help pick up sheets of paper or just a shield from the inner endo. Matty looked up at the night attendant a moment before kissing one of his fingertips. If she had not been staring, she may have missed the shutter Moon gave at the small gesture.

She started innocently enough, kissing each finger pad and then moving to the palm before she gave an experimental lick. It seemed the attendant really was made entirely out of metal and left a sharp taste in her mouth. But that was instantly forgotten with the way Moon shuddered around her.

"Staaaar."

The growl sounded labored and there was a heat that lingered when he spoke. The fingers in her hair tightened and pulled, leaving a delicious tingle at her scalp that had her eyes fluttering. She licked again, this time a solid strip up towards his fingers where she continued to travel up. She swirled her tongue across the tip of his digit, realizing just how big his hands really were and sucking softly. Steam escaped from behind the night attendant, his neck creaking as it extended trying to redirect the change in pressure.

He hovered a moment before his hands jerked softly, stuttering as he moved to place them further inside her mouth. He experimentally touched and prodded at her tongue, intrigued at the feel and the sounds she made. He kept sliding them further and further back until he went too far and suddenly she opened her mouth. She was panting, fingers glossy from her spit and face flushed red.

"My light. How do you expect me to have restraint if you keep making a face like thaaat?"

He slipped two into her mouth before she could respond and began toying with her tongue again. She closed around his fingers and began sucking and bobbing her head to further bring him closer to her. The taste of metal lingered, but soon his digits were soaked and glided more easily along her tongue. She loved the feeling of her mouth being used by him, to feel the restraint in power he held for her. She wished there was more she could choke on, but made due with what she had. Moon was pushing steam like he was buring, voice deep and gravelly while he worked her mouth open. It made her clit throb and she moaned around the feeling, wiggling her hips for more.

As a small beep came from the large metal chest in front of her, Matty forced her eyes to look up and saw the Attendant frozen in place with his red pupils buzzing erratically. It seemed he was taking in new information, much like when her phone needed to update once connected to wifi. It was only a minute more before she could hear him sighing irritably.

“Curse that damn protocol.”

Oh no! The time! She had completely forgotten she was still at work! What was she doing!? Her face burned in shame as Moon blinked away his newest information and glanced back at the smaller human. He gently removed his fingers and brushed them across her full lips. She was still panting softly and looking at him expectantly.

“It seems our time has been cut short Starlight. I must resume my duties and if I'm not mistaken, yours have officially ended.”

The beep on her wrist confirmed Moon’s words and she knew she only had a short time before she would be locked in the building.

‘Would that really be so bad?’
A voice lingered in her head.
Its not like Moon would object. If anything, he would have you all to himself. No distractions…

The thought alone thrilled her to bits and though his face could not change, she could also sense the hesitation in the animatronic’s deminer. She stared at him, longing setting deep and hoping in some vain manner that she could just throw caution to the wind. Gamble it all on this one night and hope… hope for what?

A night of passion?

A quick romp in the sheets?

Or at least, whatever was equivalent in this unusual situation. Did she really want JUST that? Her heart strings tugged and screamed, pushing back her raging libido.

No, it was still too soon to name it, but what she felt was definitely stronger than just lewding her hot animatronic coworker. Matty squeezed Moon's hand and gave an apologetic smile.

"Yeah. Can't let the night guards catch me running late. Plus, I'll see you again tomorrow?"

She phrased it like a question. Just in case she had fucked up whatever moment they had been having and Moon really wanted to keep his distance. But the taller attendant’s voice cackled and leaned his head down to softly bump against hers.

“Of course you will, my light. You cannot hope to keep me away now that I have you within my reach.”

Matty sighed, relief floating in her veins as she leaned up to kiss the cold cheek of her beloved friend. Her own face warmed as he buzzed and pressed back reassuringly. This was only the start of their new level of friendship.

Chapter Text

Sun was seething. He could feel his oil burning hot and heavy in his chest. His usual sunny disposition tainted with his sour mood and frustration. The members of H-staff either didn't notice or really didn't care as was the usual when it came to anything the animatronics did. But the kids definitely pointed it out more than once that afternoon.

Commenting on his cold demeanor when they found him, more than once, in the dark corner of the playroom. Questioning why he was muttering to himself or why he was more jerky than normal. But the attendant was distracted and couldn't be bothered with a game of tag, especially when he had so much stored data taking up space.

The scene replayed like a glitched loop, stuck forever in his memory to do nothing but torment him. It had been a coincidence what he heard. Simply coming out of rest mode a little early just to bother Moon while on patrol. Little did he realize exactly what he would stumble across when his AI came online.

“Moon~”

Hearing his best friend's breathy voice. Hearing them moan. But not for him. Not for Sunny. But for Moon!? To witness his little human in such a compromised position, even if it was just the audio cues, was enough to fry his processors! He cursed his older model for not allowing him access to Moon’s visuals or memory to see what was happening; but he could feel the cold fingers of jealousy grip at his core. It wasn't fair! Why did Moon get to have them all to himself?? Why did the human reject Sun's advances? Giving him the cold shoulder but then suddenly flinging themselves at Moon?!

Was his brother better than him? Sun shook his head. No… Moon wasn't his brother. They didn't have the same familiar bonds that humans did. He was just… there. Even in the beginning. They were two sides of the same coin. Shared the same body. Shared the same dreams and passions and desires. Moon was his other half and they only ever had each other. So this new playmate should have been just that. Something new for them to share.

But Moon… Moon was being selfish! Keeping the custodian all to themselves!! Sneaking around and stealing more of their time. Never advocating for Sun or even suggesting they hang out together. What would happen if Matty didn't want Sun now? What if they just wanted Moon? And what about Moon? Why didn’t he say anything?? Was the Night Attendant also ignoring him? Or worse yet, what if Moon was finally tired of Sun's pranks? Or his voice?
What if…
What if they didn't need Sun at all?

The thought swarmed like angry bees and caused the animatronic to clench his hand tighter than necessary until a red screen flashed across his vision.

Warning!
Damage found to right hand.
Please seek maintenance immediately.

Well crumbs… it seemed he had broken a few fingers while lost in his dark thoughts. Sun held his hand up to confirm and quickly shoved it in his oversized pants so as to not startle the children. He made an excuse before any of them could ask and leaped up towards the balcony, giving him a moment of peace.

“Whoa there Sunny. Haven't seen you like this since those techs came and spilled oil on the play mats. What's got your wires in a twist?”

Hearing Moon's gravely voice irked the Day Attendant in question and he pointedly chose to ignore him in favor of inspecting the endos that had been lying around his room. They were only a little more than scrap metal at this point and Sun knew he’d have to go back out and find new ones to replace them sooner rather than later. But he couldn’t feed that thought for more than a few moments before feeling the mental tapping against the edge of his consciousness. Seems someone didn’t like being disregarded.

“What. No hello to your 'ol pal? No quick witted reply or cranky complaint?”

Again, Sun said nothing and instead began meticulously unhooking the wires of his broken fingers and throwing them one by one into an abandoned box in the corner. Finding the replacement parts proved to be a little more challenging. It seemed like the endoskeleton left still standing had his hand completely missing and Sun couldn’t for the life of him, remember what he had been doing to make it disappear like that.

“Come on Sun. What's wrong? It's very unlike you to stay so quiet… you're freaking me out here.”

Maybe when he was practicing his new finger puppet routine? Or when he needed something to catch his baseball throw? He didn’t remember taking it out of the room, so it’s not like the kids would have it stashed away somewhere. The animatronic tapped his foot in annoyance, where could he have put it? This would have been a lot easier to think if a certain someone wasn’t pestering him so-

“Did I do something?”

That got a raise out of Sun. The hand was quickly forgotten as he mentally turned on his counterpart, fans blazing with his heated tone.

"Do something?? Oh heavens no! Why would you think you did something? It's not like you went out of your way to be greedy. Or selfishly leave me out of your little games. Oh noooooo."

“What are you-”

"It's not like I saw them first or anything. Not like I tried to befriend them or have them come visit more or play games with us. It's not like I gushed my processor at you, telling you how they were the ONLY nice one in the entire building. The only one who treats us like we aren't trash. The only one who makes us feel human. You know how I felt! And you exclude me from everything!”

“It wasnt-”

I HEARD you Moonie!! I heard the growl in your voice. I heard the breathy way they said your name. It's been days and you haven't said a word to me! Were you going to keep it to yourself? Hope I didn't know or catch on to your little games?”

“Its not like that! It just happened that way. How was I supposed to bring it up to you without you getting upset?”

Sun began pacing in the small space of his room, irritation and hurt bubbling up more and more to the surface.

"Oh. So continuing to seek them out while they've had the night shift and leaving that out when we talk has nothing to do with it."

“Be reasonable Sun. We both know how you get. If I mention it off hand, you'll work yourself up and go bother them yourself. You still haven't even apologized for your last encounter with them.”

Sun flinched. He hadn't forgotten that but he still didn't know how to go about fixing that little bump in the road.

"I'd do it if somebody would let me out and talk to them."

“You know damn well that the night is my domain. I don't bother you to let me out during the day.”

"Yeah, work. Like you're not using those work hours to spend time with your precious human."

Sun rolled his colorless eyes and blinked when they landed on the shine of metal. There stood a discarded birthday box sitting on top of more stacked boxes. And right on top stood the endo hand he had been searching for; posed into a peace sign and wrapped in a string of streamer ribbon. Oh that’s where he left it…

“What’s wrong with you today? Are you jealous??”

Sun's voice raised an octave. "Jealous!? Me? Whatever for?"

“You are…”

Sun didn't like the awe he heard in Moon's voice at the realization. Or the silence that followed when his counterpart thought harder on it.

"Oh quite assuming such nonsense Moon. You're just a meanie and a bad partner!"

He couldn't keep the bitterness out of his voice and instead put up a blocker so he wouldn't have to hear the moon's reply. Sun growled into the quiet space and carelessly ripped the new fingers from the endo hand, knocking the entire party formation to the ground. He reattached the fingers wordlessly and straightened himself out before jumping out of the balcony once more.

—-

The next few weeks were more of the same bitter Sun. He could mask the bulk of it when the kids were there; forcing himself to get swept away in their games as it was easier than their constant questions when he was too silent. But he had also picked up a new habit along with his brooding. Making it his personal mission to watch and stalk Matty at any chance he got. Be it between breaks when the kids were occupied or slipping out of rest mode to see if Moon was talking to them.

He could feel it consuming him, but he couldn't stop. Wanting to catch any glimpse he could of what he was missing. Hearing little comments about the human’s day or a quick story they shared about their family. A laugh at Moon's terrible pun or the sound of a kiss against metal. He felt like a third wheel in his own body and the more he heard the more he craved the same intimacy.

He stopped his deep sleep charging altogether, afraid he would miss something crucial when he was powered down. He chose instead to be in a constant state of Rest Mode when he wasn’t in control of their body to conserve energy. He could still hear everything happening around him, but the lack of a real charge was causing his battery to drain and droop at a steady pace.

Moon had caught on quick enough and was trying his best to get a word in. But anytime he would try to reason with Sun, the day time attendant would put up a blocker. He didn't want to hear it. He was too upset. Too obsessed to fully grasp logic at this point. Until finally, he snapped.

It came quite suddenly too. During the middle of the day with nothing extraordinarily triggering. But Sun had reached his limit, in both patience and charge to his system. A yellow warning popped up in his vision.

Warning.
Power levels: Dangerously low.
Please charge immediately.

No! He had the kids. There was no time for this-

“Sun. I got the notification too. You need to power down and rest. Let me take over so you can-”

"NO!!" The voice was shill and hysterical, startling the circle of kids near the attendant.

"And let you take over during the day too?! Nonono! I won't allow it!"

Sun jumped up, knocking over drums and scattering crafts everywhere in his haste to move. As if moving away would get Moon's voice to leave him alone.

“Sun. You're being unreasonable.”

"I'M BEING UNREASONABLE!?" His voice shook the air around him as he stomped his foot.

"I'm not the unreasonable one here, Moon! I'm perfectly fine and can handle this myself. It's just a little charge that I can do later."

“Your levels are critical. You know what will happen if they get down to zero.”

Sun wasn't stupid. He knew he would shut down if he didnt charge. Knew it would take hours if not days to get him back up to speed. Knew it would also handicap Moon and his duties as the main security bot at Freddy's. But some part of him didn't care. Moon obviously didn't care about Sunny. Matty was too infatuated to come visit him. Would it even really matter if he was there at all? He could be replaced. Or better yet, Moon could do both. Did they really need two attendants?

-n…

-nny…

"SUNDROP!"

Sun flinched and blinked his environment back into focus. When did he wind up crouched in a corner? He could feel the zing of pain to his rays and realized he must have been tugging on them again. He glanced around and noticed the kids were missing, but the lights were still on. A few H-staff were lingering about, tidying the daycare like a bunch of zombies. But they were doing it wrong! That was his job! He went to move, but felt a soft pressure on his shoulder.

"Whoa there partner. No need to get up just yet. You've been through quite a lot."

That voice… but it couldn't be. Why would they be here in the daycare? Especially during the day. Sun peeked up and looked at the warm face studying him from above. Warm coffee iris heated him from the inside, a soft smile that made his program glitch and a worried brow that didn't belong on that face.

No.

A face that beautiful didn't deserve to have worried lines. He wanted to reach out and smooth them away with his fingertips, but his limbs seemed frozen in place. So all he could do was stare in awe.

"Matty." He breathed out a disbelieving sigh.

The custodian squeezed his shoulder in reassurance and bent down a little lower.

"Yeah it's me Mr. Drop. Heard there was a little mess over here and they sent me over to 'clean up, clean up'. "

She chuckled and lightly tapped her knuckles against his chest plate in jest. The warmth grew and Sun basked in it for a moment. But… but…

"But why are you here? It's still daytime."

When the human continued to look at him in confusion, he elaborated.

"You know… it's not… Moon's… His shift hasn't started yet, so it's just me.”

How could he ask her ‘Why are you here with me?’ without it sounding accusatory? But it seemed she understood what he had ment and Sun almost wished he didn't say anything. Not when the little custodian looked so crestfallen.

"Oh Sun… I haven't been much of a friend to you at all, have I?"

The animatronic wanted to deny this. Disregard it as a misunderstanding and claim everything was OK. Then maybe she would come back and play! Maybe if he just played pretend, he could have his little Sunshine back. He could do that! He could play nice. Whisper soft things like Moon or be more calm like the parents kept nagging about. He could do it… maybe? As long as she wouldn't leave him alone again.

He cleared the static from his voice, but was never able to get a word out. Having a sudden arm full of Matty, wrapping her arms around his much bigger frame.

He was stunned silent, mind frozen in fear of breaking this moment. He could feel the tremors in her arms, the erratic beat of her heart and the heat of her skin. It drove him crazy at her sudden close proximity and he sat there unable to do anything.

"I'm so sorry Sun. I got caught up in my own feelings and pushed you away. I never meant for that to happen, but that’s no excuse. I hurt you. And I'm so sorry."

He could feel her hold him tighter and it almost felt like a restraint as his mind whirled itself into a frenzy. Why would she apologize? Why here? Why now?? Why would she hold him like this especially after…

Flashes of that night popped up and gave him an ugly reminder of how he acted. She was so upset last time. Just because he wanted to play? Was that really it?

No. No it's because he wouldn't listen. She told him to stop but he was just so happy! Happy to finally see her! Happy that she was teasing and flirting back! Happy that she would smile at him like he was the only one in the room. And he wanted so much more of that. Wanted her to look at him, laugh with him, make him feel again. But to have that, he needed to make amends for his own selfish actions. His body shook under her touch and his voice glitched with static.

"No Sunshine… it's I who s-should apologize. For last time."

He felt her pause and take in a breath like she would say something, but he pressed on.

"You asked me to stop and I wouldn't listen. I wasn't a good friend either. But I want to be! I want to be the best friend you could ever have! I want to be… so much more. And I'm so so so sorry."

"Oh Sunny."

Her voice was sweet and twinged with honeyed warmth. She pulled back but before he could panic again, the animatronic felt her hands come up to cup his face. Heat bloomed across the cold metal and he looked into her eyes, searching for answers.

"Thank you for the apology. And of course I forgive you."

She leaned forward and placed a single kiss to his forehead, lingering briefly and pulling away to smile at him. Sun felt his wires fritz and spark, causing his entire face plate to make a full 360° spin. His rays fluttered and his fingers jerked in spasms, unsure of what to do with them.

Matty traced her thumbs across his protruding cheeks, softly and with such care that the sun thought he would overheat with such intensity. He tilted his head and leaned into her warmth, soaking in as much as he could. He wished he could stay like this forever, enveloped in such delicate care but all too soon she stepped away.

"Come on big guy. It's time for you to take a nap."

"B-but the kids"

He couldn't just leave them!

"Already taken care of.”

She nodded towards the party rooms, where he could see it full of laughing youngsters and a cheering Chica serving cake.

“And the room is clean as well. You just need to rest today and take some time for yourself"

Huh. They really took care of everything seamlessly. The Day Attendant didn't know if he should celebrate or be cautious. What if this was just some elaborate scheme to get him down to P&S and finally decommission him?? Or worse! They could take his outer casing away and just lay forgotten as a naked endo, forever rotting at the bottom of the Pizza Plex. He shook the anxious feelings away, reminding himself that Matty wouldn't do that. But with a side glance towards his balcony he also felt he didn't want to be alone just yet.

Sun wrung his hands together, wanting to ask but not wanting to be too greedy in suggesting such a thing. What if they said no? Would it just be a repeat of the last time? Sun didn’t think he could bear that kind of rejection and the fear of messing something up made him clam up entirely..

“Ask her.”

He didn't realize he had let down the blockers. Or maybe when he had panicked earlier his system had taken them off. Either way it was calming to hear Moon's rough voice whisper along the edge of his mind.

“You two made up. It doesn't hurt to ask…”

But that's just it. What if it DID go wrong? What if all his progress got flushed away because of something Sun said or did?

“You can't be scared to make suggestions or ask for things Sunny. Or else you won't ever move further then you are now. Just watch. REALLY watch her.”

Watch? He looked at the custodian who seemed to be patiently waiting for him and swallowed his growing fear.

"S-s-sunshine? W-would it be ok if we…."

“Go on.”

"If you accompanied me to… You know… to my room?"

He fidgeted more as he watched her glance at the balcony and pause.

"It's just… I really would like to see you even if it's just for a little bit longer.”

“But your battery?”

“Yeah! So, I'd have to take the shorter way to get there in time. Wouldn't want to power down in the middle of the hallway or anything!”

His laugh sounded glitch and a little forced with his growing anxiety. “Not that you have to go up if you don't want to! It’s just a silly suggestion anyw-”

He watched her place a hand on his arm and clicked his voice box off. She seemed to think for a moment before her body became more relaxed and turned back towards him. He watched her smile and rub her thumb back across his arm.

"Sure Sun. We can get you there faster. As long as you don't mind helping me up?"

She opened her arms out in an invitation and Sun reached out hesitantly. Was this ok? He looked at her again, and she seemed absolutely fine with him touching her. Gently he lifted her up and cradled her against his chest, a fluttering feeling took over immediately and he hoped it wasn't his processors trying to give out. He walked towards the ball pit and held her a little closer.

"Hold on Sunshine"

He could feel her clench at his ribbons

“Don’t let me fall, big guy.”

His fans whirled at the remark as he fixated on her teasing tone.

Trust. Trust. She trusted him. Now there was no way he would break that this time. He leaped up and grabbed at the balcony's edge, dangling momentarily before hoisting himself up gracefully like he's done a million times before.

He glanced down to see the tiny human with her eyes open wide, wonder and bewilderment etched on her face as she gasped up at him.

"I thought you would have called the cable down."

She whispered it like she didn't have full control of her voice and Sun giggled softly.

"Naw. That's more of Moonie's trick than mine. I could never quite get the hang of dangling in the air like that."

He admitted it sheepishly, not daring to admit that he had tangled himself up in those exact cables many times before. Nor wanting to confess how often he had to be cut down or ridiculed in quiet passing by members of H-staff in the past. Sun ignored the old pang of shame, now wasn’t the time for those old wounds.

The jester stepped into the mess of his own room and easily dodged the contents scattered about. Careful not to knock anything over and made his way towards a small porthole that served as the entrance to the more intimate part of his personalized space.

"Well… it's not much to look at, but home sweet home!"

Sun wiggled his fingers in flourish as the human peeked in. It was trashed as well, but this time with flair and pizzazz! Pictures of the Glamrocks and random articles of clothing hung on the walls. A pile of scraps, more Pizza Plex merch and discarded party favors decorated the floor. He also had little treasures and nicknacks stashed away in the corners for his own amusement. And in the far corner stood a large charging station; brightly lit and humming to show it was powered on.

He dipped low and walked in, feeling Matty shift against him. She looked concerned and a little angry as she took in the room. Was she upset that he didn't keep it as tidy as the main floor? He could fix that if it bothered her! But before he could ask, she noticed him starting and cleared up her expression.

"Employees really just love to use your room as storage, huh?"

Sun's rays flicked in a sheepish response and shrugged.

"Eh. They've been doing it for so long now, what can you do?"

He couldn't quite make out what she was muttering to herself as he placed her down next to him. But it sounded like something he didn't want to quite ask about. She nodded her thanks and he was quite pleased when she allowed him to slip his overly large hand into her tiny one.

He hesitated but took the last few steps to face the charging station, grimacing at his glowing reflection. Even with his unmoving features, he could tell he looked a mess. His paint was chipped, a few loose wires were sticking out and even his ribbons looked a little limp. Maybe a full charge would be good for him.

"Hey Sunny, don't worry. I'll stay till you go into deep charge mode."

He gripped her hand a little tighter.

"You promise Sunshine?"

She turned to face him and held out her free hand, pinky standing at attention.

"I pinkie promise. And I'll also come back and see you more often. Ok?"

Something warm and fluttery lingered in the pit of his systems. She would come back! He carefull slipped his own finger around hers to seal the deal and giggled excitedly. With that small bit of hope, the Day Attendant walked into the machine and with Matty's face as his last view, he happily went into sleep mode.

—

Matty watched the sun animatronic’s eyes dim and fill with hazy blue.

Charging in Progress

It looked so unsettling, seeing the jovial being unmoving for once. It felt more like looking in a casket rather than a charging unit. It really put into perspective just how different they really were and how they were treated. She bristled at remembering that frantic call on her radio earlier in the day.

“Security to the Daycare! Babysitter on the fritz again!”

She knew it wasn’t for her. Some bumbling newbie with the wrong station punched in. But it made her blood run cold and she found herself flying down the ramps and bursting into the well lit room before she could recall how she even got there. Kids crying and the youngest H-staff she had ever seen just standing there, radio clenched in hand like a lifeline. She had walked over to reassure the kid that things would be taken care of and asked what happened.

“It just started… wailing!? I-I don’t even know what happened! It was fine before. Like maybe a bit more twitchy, but that thing just went crazy!”

She looked over the railing and caught a glimpse of yellow, huddled in a corner and rocking on its heels. He looked miserable… sad… scared. Matty could feel her whole demeanor change as she took charge and got on her own radio. Calling Mike for back up to settle the kids and get a few more members of staff to clean up. Shame on them for leaving the newbie alone like that. But her attention wasn’t on her human coworkers right now, she needed to check on Sun.

Finding him crouched down, tugging on his metallic rays and whimpering to himself was the worst way she could have found him. It took everything in her to not hold and embrace the poor thing, but she needed to know the damage so she didn't accidentally make it worse. And so much worse it was… she KNEW she should have apologized first. Knew she was getting swept up in her little rendezvous with Moon. She kept telling herself that she would make time and talk with Sun. That Sun didn't mind! And if he did, SURELY he would say something! Right? But looking at the bot in her hands crushed her at her very core. She had fucked up. In a BIG way. She had completely ignored him in every way and still he craved just a smidge of affection. Cradling her hands like he was starved for attention. And she knew with a heavy heart, that he probably was.

Matty blinked back the heaviness she felt in her gut and the sting around her eyes as her focus was back in the present and on the resting bot once more. She wouldn't be the one to cause either attendant any more trouble.

Sun wanted a friend? She was gunna be the best DAMN friend he could ask for! She was going to make up for lost time and make that hard working bot feel loved and appreciated. Filled with determination, Matty leaned forward to kiss the glowing glass. She saw herself out of the playroom and back to work.

Chapter Text

Six months.

It’s been six months since Sunny’s last meltdown. Six months since both celestial bots apologized to each other and came to a mutual understanding. Matty made good on her word in that time, making sure to include the day attendent in her visits. She started making it a habit to arrive a half hour earlier for her shifts, sitting at the tables near the check out with coffee in hand.

She never really liked the taste of coffee; but assumed it'd look more outrageous to come in at five in the morning with multiple energy drinks strapped to her belt. Plus, sipping on her dirty bean water gave plenty of time to watch Sun be a gremlin in his natural state.

The night crew consisted of security, maintenance and a few EVS techs who all had check lists they needed to hand in before being allowed to leave. Most of their paths crossed one way or another and the group would usually stick together at the end of their shifts to swap notes.

Seeing as the Daycare was one of the main attractions, they were required to stop by. Problem was, they would drag their feet to get it done and by the time they arrived they would always get a cranky animatronic.

Sun would lecture them on 'Timeliness' and 'Punctuality'. Saying he had 'better things to do then wait for their lazy bones to grace him with their presence'.

Matty would snort into her drink and try hard to not let her mirth show as her coworkers grumbled back and shuffle out as quickly as possible. On some days they would notice her and nod in a communal sort of recognition. She was one of the few senior members left, seeing as most H-staff were part timers.

But they hardly got more then a 'Morning' out of her before Sun came bursting through the wooden doors in all his fan fare. He would let off a shrill siren and throw pops of confetti to welcome her back to work, like she hadn't just left six hours earlier. It never failed to get a laugh from the custodian and she would playfully chastise him on making more work for her so early in the morning.

The H- staff could never quite grasp why this one tech took the abuse in stride. They all assumed Sun had just found his own personal target and though they questioned it, no one wanted to be in her shoes. 'Better her then themselves', they would all think as they clocked out and got as far away from the daycare as they could.

They never stuck around long enough to see the cheesy one liners Sun would throw around. Or how after a few, they would morph into something more sincere; causing the technician's cheeks to dust pink. His eyes would linger, mesmerized by her smile. And he would trail after her when she moved about the room, his gaze heavy enough that she could feel it. Drinking her in like a man that couldn't sustain his thirst.

He found every excuse to touch her, complains of bedhead or lint on her uniform. His large hands would ghost over her skin, leaving goosebumps. It never failed to ripple down her spine, emitting a heat that left her breathless and craving more. The day attendant would click and creak as he studied her reactions, head turning a full circle as if he were coming to some sort of conclusion before shaking it off and tugging her towards whatever it was he wanted to show her that morning.

It became such a well rehearsed song and dance, that Matty was in and out of the Daycare multiple times a day. The kids grew to love her and could recognize her visits just by the sound of her cart. She always made sure to bring small prizes or a roll of stickers to share with them and it quickly became the highlight of their day.

So when she didn't show up for her shift one day, all the kids were in a tizzy. Tugging on Sun's large pants to get his attention until he look down.

“Mr. Sun? Why isn't Miss Matty here today?”

Sun tutted at the child softly, but without the air of condescension he usually took with the adults. Afterall, he was also a little down that he wouldn't be seeing his best friend’s smiling face.

“Sean~ Matty has the day off today. Which means they get to take a little break and play at home!”

The curly haired boy's shoulder slumped a little but Sun would have none of that. He gently scooped up the small child and spun them both around, causing the small child to squeal in glee.

“But that leads us into a great question! Does anyone remember what we all went over yesterday?”

He tilted his entire body dramatically waiting for someone to answer, causing a group of young kids to circle around the attendant and throw out random answers that Sun had to dismiss individually. Finally after a while all the kids looked stumped, so he decided to toss out another line towards them.

“We talked about how a certain someone would prefer to not have the honorific ‘miss’ in front of their name beeecauuuuuse….?”

He waited a beat to see if the children remembered the lesson he had given them many times before. Maybe today it would finally stick?

“Because… because…”

Little Sean’s face scrunched together in thought, trying in vain to remember the crucial details of the caretaker. A little brunette with pigtails and bright eyes raised her hand urgently.

“ooo! Because Matty is a none beanie! Which means ‘miss’ isn't right!”

“That’s right! Good Job Tia!”

The Sun’s rays fluttered with pride at just how smart all his little ones were.

“Matty is non binary. Which means she goes by ‘She’ or ‘They’ because that's what makes them feel the most comfortable.”

A chorus of “ooohs” rang out as the kids vaguely remembered the lesson from so long ago.

“If you use ‘Miss’ that only shows recognition for the feminine side.”

The animatronic could tell some of the information was going over the little one’s heads and tried to simplify it. There would be plenty of time to go into greater detail when they all got older.

“Or if that's a little too confusing right now, then just call them by their first name. I’m sure Matty would prefer that in most cases anyway.”

A few still looked like they were deep in thought, but most nodded in understanding. Sun was so proud of all his little children. They were such quick learners and decided they needed a little game to celebrate. Maybe a spot of glitter glue just this once!

~~~

Even though she definitely came in for Sun, the custodian always made time during her shift to include Moon. Big Mike hadn’t had any night shifts for her recently, so their time together was limited to the naps. But even with her sneaking in twice a day, it never seemed like quite enough time.

She would bring in books that she had read a million times before and share them with Moon, telling the highlights in a hushed whisper and rapid hand gestures. He would read them and discuss his favorite parts when she would return and they would giggle like school pals in between classes.

On patrol, the night attendant had been snooping and found a dusty book someone had left in Lost and Found about origami. The colored pages were easy enough to understand and with a mischievous glint, he stole some of Sun’s construction paper to try it out. It proved hard in the beginning, finding his endo to be working against him when he was trying to work with something so fragile. His mechanics jerked at the wrong times and he ripped the first few attempts, to his dissatisfaction. But soon enough he got the hang of it and was able to make an entire bushel of them.

Next time Matty came to visit, he dumped the entire load onto her lap and crossed his arms proudly. She was swimming in a sea of paper swans, butterflies and frogs. It happened so fast that she couldn't cover her bark of laughter in time and quickly found cold metal pressed against her mouth.

“Quiet Starlight. Wouldn’t want the little ones hearing you awake past bedtime.”

Heat rushed through her blood and she couldn't help the small moan, barely heard past his hand. She stayed silent but begged him with her eyes for something more. Moon leaned in closer, reading her easily but he seemed to be at war with himself. He held back, cleared the static from his voice box and tried to keep the teasing light.

“You have to be good for me if you want to keep receiving gifts.”

It was meant to be innocent, but even the animatronic could see the hazy look his tiny human was giving him. She could still feel the lingering cold on her lips even after he had slipped his hand away.

After that, Matty was greeted with a new paper animal on her cart every morning that never failed to make her blush.

~~

Some days they would just sit together in comfortable silence. She would always find Moon staring at her when the times were quiet. He would find his fingers twisted in her hair when she sat in his lap and would nuzzle her like an oversized cat demanding attention. She would laugh quietly as to not wake anyone and would kiss along the seam of his metal casing. She would leave him little notes with hearts and he would hum her favorite songs.

Their touch became more familiar as the days passed, but never having the time to fully commit to more explicit moments was tortuous. It was a never ending sea of dizzying madness, teetering on a knife edge.

But instead of keeping it to himself, he started recording their time together and would leave it in the shared headspace for Sun to access when he came online. He'd leave a little note like, 'Look at what they're doing to me now!' Or 'how do I touch them discreetly without the nosey staff watching?'

Sun would get a kick out of it and started doing the same for his counterpart. Holding her in his lap with a group of children and her trying to wiggle away.

You gotta find props to use to your advantage! Be creative!'

Moon later showed Matty lying on a large pillow, flushed with laughter and him caressing her cheek.

'Is she always this soft??"

Sun groaned at the image, longing to feel more than just her cheek pressed up against him. He decided to share a video he had saved a while ago. It showed the redhead, clearly distracted with cake on her face as if thown at her. She looked angry in a sultry way, and wiped the mess off with her hand. But instead of grabbing a napkin, she licked between the webs of her fingers. She was a spectacle to watch and Sun hadn't the strength to look away until each individual finger had been cleaned.

'I wish she'd lick ME like that.'

Moon felt his processors overheat as steam gushed through his endo. Fuck he couldn't believe how lewd their human was. She didn't even seem to realized she had been seen, or maybe she didn't care. Either way he could feel his self control slipping. He dug through his personal screenshots and found the one that he always went back to and shared it as well.

A private image of Matty bend over a kiddie table that had stickers and permanent marker scribbled all over it. It had been a tough job and took HOURS of the custodian time to set right. But it was zoomed in when she was completely bent over it, hair hanging loose around her shoulders and focused on her full figure.

'Is it sexual harassment if I take a bite?'

Sun decided in that moment, it was time to take the barriers down for good. They started out small, both celestials agreeing that they would bend Matty over any surface if given the chance.

Check.

Next: They agreed that they could work as a team when it came to the custodian. Wanting nothing more than to make her happy and getting any change they could to see it happen. They would work on their own relationship too. Discuss things as they happen in real time, be more honest and try not to hurt one another in fits of jealousy.

They began chatting amongst themselves when tidying up for the evening or in the early mornings of patrol. Both bots continued to share their favorite moments of the day and formed a link that circled around their little human. Before they knew it, something special had surrounded them.

A connection.

A bond.

It's been six months since Matty met both Sun and Moon. Six short months and it already felt like they had always been part of her life. Being with them was like breathing; it felt so easy like it was always meant to be. And in just one month after, everything they knew and loved would be so very different.

~~~~

“Well you got your wish Lil Homie."

Matty had been helping her manager with the trash, grabbing the last bag when Mike's personal phone had gone off. He didn't look panicked when checking the number, so it didn't seem to be a family emergency. But he still excused himself to answer it privately which had her very curious. If anyone needed Mike, they always used the radio so this had to be more important then just a typical spill in the kitchen.

He came back after Matty had already thown everything away and was resetting her cart for tomorrow.

"The big wigs took the bait.”

She nodded and waited, but when he looked at her expectantly she realized she was missing something crucial.

“You know… that thing we talked about? With Sun and Moon?"

It took a solid minute for it to click. Snippets of a conversation from months ago came back to the surface and she realized what he ment. The higher-ups were discussing the Daycare attendants and had come to a conclusion! She pivoted around her cart so fast her head spun.

“They did what now??”

MIke laughed at her sudden eagerness and slipped his phone back into his pocket and leaned on his desk.

“Seems they got wind of parts and service not having the ‘time’ to do their damn jobs. They've had to pay some hefty fines at other Fazbear locations for similar negligence."

Mike shrugged casually with the biggest shit eating grin on his face.

"Apparently they've already had the technology for bots to maintenance themselves; they're just being selective on the models. Something about 'working out the bugs' idk?"

The custodian couldn't believe her ears. She had been so stressed that her little slip up would one day cause a huge commotion that she made herself sick with worry. But they had the technology? This was actually happening?!

“This feels like a huge project theyre taking on themselves. I'm surprised we've only just heard about it."

Mike scratched his chin in thought and nodded.

“That’s what I was thinking too. Which is why I was surprised to hear how quickly they were moving.”

“When do they start?”

“Tonight.”

“Tonight!?”

Matty gaped at the taller man like he had just sprung a second head. They had been begging higher management about supplies for literally months. Always out of basic things like nails or sponges but being told they needed to budget better. BUT OH NO. When CORPORATE wants to work on a project that benefits them, suddenly we have all the money in the world!

Mike gave her a look and she knew he felt it too. The frustration oh having to plea with money hungry companies for mere scraps.

“Yeah. Seems the orders have already been given. Parts and service will be taking Sun out of commission tonight after the last kid’s gone home.”

….what?

“Out of commission?”

She shook her head in disbelief, tongue going dry as her mind started to race. No, it must be a misunderstanding. She put on a brave face and tried to keep her tone lighthearted.

“Mike, what does that even mean? How could they possibly shut down the daycare? It would be a huge waste of money. Not to mention, if Sun is out for the count, wouldn’t that include Moon too? He’s the head of all the security!”

“I know! I’m gonna miss ol’ Moon man. But it looks like they've got new plans for the Daycare, they've even hired a few temp guards to take his place."

Mike's watch buzzed as he looked over casually, unaware of Matty's spiraling crash out. He muttered something about even bigger messes to clean up. She swallowed hard and tried to keep her voice steady.

“So… they’re just going to freshen them up? Give them new uniforms and new duties instead of watching kids all day?”

It HAD to be that. There had to be a reasonable explanation for all this. A new job! Maybe something more glamorous like the Glamrocks! Or… food service? Maybe they would turn the daycare into a giant bar for the adults?

The thought of the attendants in bartending outfits popped up for a moment before the nerves came crashing back. Why did Mike seem so calm about all this!? That was a good sign, right?

“I’m only going off what I’ve heard murmured through the grapevine; but it seems when the CEO first looked into the project, they didn’t realize how old Sun and Moon’s models were.

Apparently they are waaay overdue for an oil change and fresh coat of paint. The parts themselves are outdated and would have been too expensive to keep supplying over a long period of time.”

“So…?”

The custodian held her breath.

“So they decided to scrap the old models.”

He said it so nonchalantly. As if he hadn’t just crashed and burned the whole world around her. His words didn’t make sense, they twisted and coiled into something ugly and unrecognizable. She hadn’t even realized the pained gasp came from her until her manager was suddenly in front, standing with his arms hovering as if he meant to comfort her.

“Hey, hey it's ok! Nothing bad is going to happen-”

“Nothing bad!?”

Panic was starting to set in. What was going to happen to her boys?? How would poor Sunny take the news? He always made a joke when he saw the maintenance crew. Waving his fingers at them in a sort of coo. But she saw the way his body trembled as they passed by. He kept them at an arm's length with his flirting, but the poor thing was terrified.

And Moon! He wouldn’t go down without a fight! How many casualties would happen just because he was trying to defend himself… to defend his partner? Mike placed a gentle, but firm hand on her shoulder.

"Hey..."

“Are they going to just throw them away?! Decommission them like some heap of metal?”

The red head was now in full hysterics and grasping her boss’s shirt. She could feel a burning behind her eyes and her throat closing up as she tried in vain to swallow her fear. She shouldn’t have said anything. Should have kept her mouth shut and just did her best to make the boys' lives more comfortable. Gotten them extra bedding or helped the wet floor bots get downstairs to charge. Something that would have held weight inside the doors of the PizzaPlex. Something useful.

But no. She had pushed them into the incinerator with her own two hands. Killed them with kindness and her own stupid vision of hope. She had murdered her boys.

“Mike… Do they know?”

Mike loomed over his employee like a judge about to give his sentence. Never before had she thought of fighting her boss in any situation. But in moments like this, she realized she wouldn't have a snowball’s chance in hell of getting away from this wall of a man if he was really set on keeping her there.

Would he imprison her so she couldn’t tip off Sun in time? He crouched down so they were at eye level and spoke with such a deep baritone, it settled into her bones like lead.

“Matty. They are not throwing Sun OR Moon away.”

He paused to let that sink in. The red head’s eyes were wild and untrusting. She tried to jerk away to give space to both Mike and the situation but he held her firm.

“No one is harming the daycare attendants.”

She paused her struggle to read the serious look on her boss’s face. He looked aged at that moment. Every wrinkle and worry line came to the surface but his eyes stayed strong. He held her gaze and spoke even softer so she had to really focus on what he was trying to say.

“I care about every employee that works for the Mega PizzaPlex.

Every.

Single.

One.

Whether you’re made of metal or flesh, you will be under MY care and I won't let a damn thing happen to any of you.”

For such a large man, he continued to handle Matty gently as to not spook the other technician. He kept his hand on their shoulder to ground them, giving as much time needed to absorb his words. She kept searching his face for answers but finally took a steadying breath.

“B-but..” She hated how weak her voice sounded at that moment.

“You said they were going to scrap them.”

Mike nodded.

“Yes. They're going to scrap the old outer casings of the FB500 models. They're old, clunky and we have better technology now.”

“But-”

“Aaaand. We also have the technology to download memories from one AI to another.”

He gave a knowing stare.

“Or from one old body to a much newer one. Without corrupting the data or harming the memories.”

Matty stared in silence. Her mind traveled a million miles away, when it was naptime and the kids were asleep. During one of her earliest conversations with Moon, whispered in the dark.

“We have the most advanced AI in the country. We are able to learn from our surroundings, make mistakes and grow in our environment. We can even download, not only our code, but our own memories in case something happens to our physical bodies.”

So much had happened in such a short amount of time, that she had forgotten their conversation entirely. The custodian slumped in her boss’s grip, the fight leaving her completely. She wouldn't make a further fool of herself by falling over, but her legs felt brittle and ached with the pressure. She couldn't look Mike in the eye, even when he guided her to a chair and handed her something cool to drink. Fizzy Faz if she had to guess by the bubbles that floated to the top.

The silence of the room was only disturbed by the hum of the overhead lights, it felt like a spotlight singling her out. She was overwhelmingly relieved that she had overreacted and her boys seemed to not be in any immediate danger. But the air felt heavy with unanswered questions and she had no way of answering them. Not without outing herself or the Daycare attendants. She didn’t know what the next move was and the unknown was terrifying.

“I didn’t realize how close the three of you had gotten.”

Mike’s deep voice startled the silence, rippling it in waves.

“Is that where you’ve been hiding between shifts? Figured you just wanted a break from the guests. I never assumed you'd go running towards the loudest room in the whole building.”

“It’s not loud during naptime.”

Her voice was a ghost of a whisper, but Mike nodding inclined he heard it.

“Are we…” She cleared her throat and clarified.

“Am I in trouble?”

Mike sighed and pulled a chair in front of the technician. He folded his arms and waited until the other could meet his eyes.

“I told you. I take care of my employees and you’re one of my best.”

He waited a beat before continuing.

“There are no rules against having relationships with staff members and there's even less in the employee handbook about befriending the animatronics."

He gave a shrug dismissively.

"If the owners got wind of it, they might think it odd. But in all honesty they would probably gloat to their other rich friends that their invention was so life-like it had humans believing they were real.”

Mike put his hand up to stop the outcry he could see on Matty’s lips.

“Their words, not mine. I wouldn’t go to bat for our metal friends if I didn’t think there was actually something human hiding within their codes."

He turned and gave his employee a smile, something more endearing then just a man who helped manage the PizzaPlex.

"Or maybe I just have a soft spot for hard workers.”

Matty couldn't help but return a small smile of their own. But a thought floated through the haze and she looked worried again.

“Mike.. are you gunna… ya know…”

The large man huffed and rolled his eyes.

“What? Tease you to all living hell anytime I see you? Of course!”

That’s not what her worry was, but before she could respond her boss winked and she noticed the sparkle return to his eyes.

“It’s not anyone’s business what you do in your own spare time. As long as it's not harming anyone, it has nothing to do with me. I ain’t no snitch.”

She gave an exhale she didn't know she had been holding and relaxed in her chair. She knew she was correct in her initial response to trust Mike. He’s always had her back. But knowing he also wouldn’t go around gossiping to fellow staff was a comforting thought.

Just because they saw the animatronics as friends (and maybe more) didn't mean all H-Staff shared the same views. It seemed a collective thought process that any robot was just a mindless mop or a piece of furniture meant to fulfill a purpose or be ignored.

“Hmm… you haven't met Tucker yet have you?”

The custodian looked up to see Mike fiddling with his Fazzwatch and sending what looked to be a lengthy message. His fingers flew across the screen, pings responded back and he chuckled to himself. The name didn’t seem familiar but being a custodian meant you were better at recognizing faces rather than names.

“I don’t think so. Is he a new EVS technician?”

Mike shook his head.

“Naw. Nothing like that, he’s the one that’s going to be working on this new project affecting the daycare."

He sent his message and fully faced her. Hands on hips, chest out in a power pose that reminded her of a superhero.

"Good guy, really knows his stuff. I let him know you would be accompanying Sun to parts and service.”

Matty blinked. “I am?”

“Well who else is willing to give some comfort to our sunny pal? Besides… I think you both would like the company.”

The red head’s heart swelled at the thoughtfulness of her boss.

“Now go. I already sent the ticket information to both Sun and maintenance. I’ll finish up here.”

The custodian didn't care if it was unprofessional or against the rules, she gave Mike the biggest hug she could. He didn't question her motives, just gave her a pat on the back.

"Next time, don't be so cryptic when giving me life destroying updates."

Mike roared with laughter and promised he would work on it.

~~

Matty wove through the thinning crowd of guests and sprinted towards the daycare like her life depended on it. She checked her watch. All the kids should be picked up by now which ment Sun was alone and probably freaking out about the news.

She was surprised at how dark the place was when she burst through the doors. It wasn't a power outage according to the generators that were still running. But the lights had definitely been dimmed.

“Sunny? Moonie?”

A familiar clockwork sound caught her attention and a large shadow made itself known somewhere deep in the jungle gym.

“My Liiiight.”

His voice was tense but sounded relieved at her presence. Having no patience for walking, he glided across the playroom to drop heavily at her feet. He seemed more glitchy and filled with unrest, like his hands couldnt decide what to do. She reached out and he enveloped her in his arms, holding her close to let the jitters dissipate.

“The H-staff on duty was given a letter this afternoon."

He spoke after a moment, pulling back just enough to reach up into his hat. He pulled out a crumpled ball and held it in his palm.

"Sun noticed and thought it was a birthday party invite. He kept bugging them until they caved and he saw this."

The bot handed the wad over without any resistance. It was a single sheet of paper that looked pretty beat up, probably crushed in a giant hand if she had to guess. It read:

MANDATORY MAINTENANCE
DUE: IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLOSING
Please do not notify the DCA until they receive official instructions from management.

"We only got the notification from Parts and Service an hour ago."

The growl to his words was heavy.

"Thankfully we didn't have many kids left, but Sun couldn't handle the stress. Called me out early to help keep us stable."

“Was he the one who dimmed the lights?”

The celestial bot nodded.

“He couldnt think straight. Kept arguing in the headspace until he agreed to let me out.”

He tapped his faceplate.

“Hes happy to see you. As am I.”

The custodian grabbed both hands and gave them a reassuring squeeze.

“Did Mike message you?”

Moon paused, his eyes going green a moment as he studied the chat logs and hummed.

“Seems he did. I didnt open it before, I barely had time to calm Sun down before you walked in. What’s going on Starlight? You're supposed to take us to maintenance?”

He crouched down, head doing a full circle and peering into her face. He stared a long while before he seemed to sink into himself, voice soft and low.

“Are they finally sending us away?”

“No.”

Her voice was firm and left no room for argument.

“No. I talked with Mike. They will not be sending either of you away. You’re going to be upgraded.”

Moon stood very still, frozen except for the occasional puff of steam. He searched her expression for answers and shook his head in frustration.

“How can we trust that? They've been threatening to off us for years and suddenly they're going to spend money to make us better? No one wanted us to begin with.”

Moon was suddenly leaning over her smaller frame, his head seemed to be glitching rapidly until a few of Sun’s rays popped out from the side of his cap. One of his red eyes had turned cloudy white and his endo coloring couldn't seem to make up its mind on if it should stay indigo. It kept shifting from cool tones to warm and then a split between the two.

"No one but you my-OUR Star."

His voice wobbled and glitched until it resembled something familiar. High squeaky octives that growled into a deeper baritone and sent chills along her arm.

“No one but you has ever looked at us the way you do. Has made us feel Alive. How can we risk all that, once we’ve tasted the love you’ve given us?”

Matty’s eyes widened, hearing a mix of both her boys at once caused a lump to form in her throat. They were both there, watching her and scared of losing everything. No one had the right to ever claim that they didn't have emotions, that they were unfeeling. She would protect them. She had to be strong. So she swallowed her fear and put on a brave face for both of them.

“I trust Mike. He wouldn’t betray us and he says they are just upgrading your body. I would fight tooth and nail for both of you if I thought for a moment they would put you in harm's way.”

“And what if they're lying to Mike…”

They sounded feral, voice like metal scraping together in an awful way. He was posed to strike, a predator protecting his turf and checking every dark corner as if it ment to attack them. She released his hands to touch his chest, feeling the spring and release of tension.

“I have to have hope."

She said it clearly, voice ringing loud in the dark room. Her hands glided across the seams of his outer paneling, maping out every bump and divet from years of hard work. She kissed a particularly large scratch on his waist and felt the metal jerk under her touch.

"You have to trust me.”

The sound of clockwork filled the air as the larger being lowered its head until it bumped against hers. The tension was still heavy, but he seemed resigned to listen and kept her close.

“Always.”

It took a little more convincing, but she had finally gotten Sun to take full control of their body again, seeing as the trip to parts and service was a very well lit pathway and would have hurt moon’s visual receptors.

But he was a nervous wreck. Gone was the jovial, flirty thing she'd come to know and love. Replaced with a creature battered and bruised, afraid of the unknown and clinging to her like a lifeline. Her heart clenched, but she kept reassuring him that they would get there fine. That there were no boogeymen hiding in the dark.

Matty had emptied trash near the parts and service office, but had no idea what lay inside. It was one of the few places that restricted her from entering and she had no need of it until today. But whether Mike had given her temporary access; or they were just expecting the animatronic delivery, the doors were open and waiting.

She stepped inside first to survary the room, it was large and circular with different doors and tunnels lining the perimeter. Some looked like they headed towards the Glamrocks rooms and others seemed to travel even deeper into the Mega Pizza Plex. Right in the middle was a large cylinder made of glass with an equally large chair bolted to the ground. It seemed to have a monitor and many large wires attached to it and standing outside the open glass door was a blonde man.

He looked about the same age as Matty, but the bags under his eyes seemed to hint he didnt quite get the same level of sleep she did or was most likely working too many odd hours. His posture was hunched and his eye seemed solely focused on the many screens in front of him, hand flying over the keys as if in a trance. He only noticed their arrival when they were a foot away. He glanced over as a reflex and jerked in surprise to find someone actually there.

“Shit! Who are you?”

He glanced at the custodian's uniform and then her name tag as if that would ring a bell but his frown deepend. Sun fidgeted next to her, uncomfortable from being in this room too long and it caught the man's attention. His eyes brighten immediately and a look of recognition passed over.

“OH! Sundrop, right? I’ve read over your manuals, but you're even more impressive in person! Sorry we had to meet in this way.”

“T-this way?”

Sun’s voice couldnt keep the glitch out, outing his nerves but the man brushed it away.

“Yeah! All this doom and gloom. I dont know why they keep the lower levels looking so medieval. Fazbear has some of the most advanced technology I’ve ever worked on and they always keep things so mysterious.”

The man shook his head and stepped away from the computers to march towards the pair. He held out his hand and smiled with easy confidence.

“Name’s Tucker. And I’m going to be your maintenance technician from now on.”

~~

Chapter Text

Tucker was nothing how Matty first imagined.

When Mike said he was someone in maintenance, her first thoughts were some kind of auto body worker. A blue collared man covered in oil and grease, that talked down to her because she was female presenting most days. But this guy seemed more like a nerdy IT tech who could run circles around her when it came to coding.

At first glance he looked scrawny, maybe even frail with horrible posture from his late nights. But there was a gleam in his eye when he talked. Tucker held himself with a confidence only someone at the top of his career could achieve. So maybe there was more to him under all those baggy, oversized clothes.

After shaking her hand, he dove straight to Sun like a crazed fan talking to their muse. He talked a mile a minute with the day bot, asking about his current wire workings and the very specific oil that went into the rotation of his head. It honestly sounded like a foreign language, but it seemed to be helping with Sun’s prior nerves.

He seemed eager to show off the agility in his springs and just how well he could contort himself into a small box. Tucker was eagerly taking notes on a little handheld device, occasionally throwing himself into one of the many lit monitors to add some sort of detail before returning to the animatronic with another round of questions.

When he seemed to have his fill, the blonde asked to speak with Moon as well. Surprisingly enough, Sun happily agreed and hunched over while Tucker went to dim the lights. Their transformation was stunning to look at, the colors an ombre of orange to blue with Sun’s rays shrinking inward and dimming to a pale color. The night guard stood to his full height, appearing larger in the shadows than his counterpart had and cackling at the look of awe on the new technician's face.

“Sundrop seems to be a fan of all your questions but you seem too nosey for your own good.”

The blonde gave a shit eating grin, unbothered with Moon's crisp tone or his jagged response. He boldly took a step towards the other and circled around him.

“I’ve been told something similar before. But how can I resist temptation when its right at my feet.”

He gestured to all of Moon and whistled.

“Your A.I. is so grossly advanced to the point of you having real emotions, not just mimicking humans. Your processors are quicker then most computers and you're physically stronger than any other being alive. You are a wonder in itself!”

Moon took a step back in surprise more than actually trying to get somewhere. He seemed to be frozen in confusion before ducking away into his hat. If the animatronic could blush, he might be doing just that. Seems he wasn’t as quick to play the flirting game as much as Sunny was.

Matty couldn't help the little laugh at Moon's expense and the bot looked at her sharply. She put her hands up in surrender, not wanting to spoil the good mood with too much teasing.

“You're different from our normal maintenance crew.”

Moon made it sound accusatory, but Tucker didn't seem fazed.

“Ahh, I've been working at Fazbear's for years now. Down at the sister location and let me tell you, those bots don't mess around. This is more than just a paycheck for me, I’m living the DREAM.”

The custodian could almost see the stars hovering in the blondes eyes. He seemed right at home and talked to the attendant just as he would any other person. It made hope bloom in her chest that maybe this would all work out in the end.

“All right! We ready for some upgrades?”

Her heart plummeted to her stomach again in nerves; but she smiled at the mechanic and gave a thumbs up. Tucker turned his back on her as his fingers flew across the keys and the glass door to the cylinder opened up.

Moon was at her side instantly, crouched down low so she could see his face. Her eyes widened when she saw his eyes. One red and one white. They were both there. Her boys. She wrapped her arms around them and squeezed tight.

“I'm not going anywhere. I'll make sure nothing happens to either of you and if they try anything shady, I'll fucking kill them.”

“What naughty language from our valiant knight.”

They giggled and held her close. She could feel their frame shaking and she reached up to pepper their faceplate in kisses. Reaching every bit until steam leaked out and they whined from overstimulation. She took their hands in hers and kissed the back of both, watching them shiver in response.

“You'll come back to me, right?”

Her boys nodded and brushed their face against her cheek.

“We promise. Nothing in this world could keep us from you. Our light.”

She nodded and lead them back towards Tucker. He had three monitors facing him while typing up a storm of commands into the computer system.

“Alright you two, just step inside and get comfy. I'll be there in a moment to connect all the correct wires.”

Matty lead them inside and stepped off to the side as they took a seat. She made sure she was right in their line of sight, only inches of plexiglass between them and keeping up her smile in hopes it calmed their nerves.

Tucker did as he said, connecting wires to the bots neck and opening a small panel on the back of their faceplate. It seemed very complicated but the blonde worked with ease. Humming softly to himself and then coming back to the monitors to check that the system connected. Once everything turned green he gave the bots a thumbs up.

“Alright! Its going to feel like any other Deep Sleep. And when you wake up we'll go through your new updates to make sure everything works correctly. Any questions?”

He waited and when they shook their head no he nodded back.

“Ok! Then let's get started! Sleep well big guy!”

The mismatched eyes found hers and they gave a little wave before the entire endo drooped and became still. She ran over towards Tucker and almost mowed him down to see the monitors, making sure there was no Error Code. She finally let out the breath she was holding when she could see Download Started in huge font on the monitors.

Underneath was a little bar and a loading screen that began to hum. Her nerves were fried and she couldn't shake the gnawing feeling that something could still go wrong. She mentally shook herself, pushing the feeling aside. There was no need for any sly deception or sweet promises from the company. If they wanted to scrap the DCA they wouldn't even announce it. She would just walk in one day and they would be gone.

The thought made chills drag down her spine, not wanting to imagine the worst case scenario. But in a twisted way, it almost gave her a sense of comfort. She rubbed her tired eyes, hoping this update didn't take too long.

“Soooooo… how long have you been banging the attendant?”

Matty's mind screeched to a halt. Her mouth agape as she turned to look at the smug mechanic. His chair was turned the wrong way as he straddled it and was leaning forward on the hard plastic back. He looked like a teenager ready for some hot gossip.

“Oh come on. With that whole display just now? Ya'll looked like you were being put to death. It's obvious you're lovers.”

“We arent- that's none of your business bud!”

He cackled at her heated cheeks and relaxed into his chair, waving his hand dismissively.

“Call it what you want, but I've got eyes man. And you wouldn't be the first person I've caught going down and dirty with members of the Faz Staff."

What did THAT mean?? Did employees sleep with the animatronics often? Matty's head spun with all the unsaid implications. She knew she couldn't be the ONLY human attracted to the robots; there were plenty of people with kinks out there. But with the way H-Staff treated the bots here, she assumed it wasn't very common.

"Its even easier with the new bodies after all. Not like that had stopped anyone."

He had said that last part more to himself, but the custodian had heard it. Her eyes bugging out had Tucker laughing with real joy at her surprise. He pulled out another chair for her and patted the seat.

“Come on. You can talk to me if you ever need any customizations. I know all the codes to get around questions and the paperwork.”

He said it all so casually with a wink that it was making her head spin and she sat down. What was he on about? Something to do with the updates maybe? And he knew other people in animatronic relationships?? She was bursting to ask all these questions, but one was pressing urgently to the front.

“When is the download complete?”

“Eager, huh?”

Tucker wiggled his eyebrows like a gremlin but cut her some slack and typed a few things into the computer.

“Well, since the attendant is two separate A.I.s, they got the green light to make some modifications. It'll be done in a week.”

“A week?!”

How was she supposed to wait a week to make sure Sun and Moon were ok? What if the building lost power or a wire got loose and they got erased? She felt a touch to her shoulder and saw the concern from the technician.

“Hey, what do you think they brought me in for? I'm going to be monitoring around the clock to make sure nothing goes wrong.”

Matty took a breath and nodded her thanks. She wasn't going to have a melt down with this new person she knew very little about. Instead, she figured she'd make herself comfortable and try to get information.

“Sooooo modifications?”

The blondes eyes lit up and he started spilling his guts.

“SO! Apparently the changing back and forward with the lights was good when they had older fluorescence. But with newer technology it doesn't always work and they've been known to glitch out."

The redhead nodded, she'd seen the nervous tick Sun would do when a light would flicker. Or how Moon would rear back when a flashlight shone in his face. The transformation seemed to cause them discomfort and she couldn't imagine if it got worse with an update.

"Plus the parts aren't even made anymore! And its a bitch to replace them, so its actually saving the company money by separating them.”

“Separating? Like, they'll have their own bodies?”

Tucker nodded enthusiastically and made wild gestures with his hands.

“Yep! They'll still be able to communicate with each other, but now they can both be out at the same time without risk to their battery.”

Mattys eyes glossed over while Tucker gabbed on. They would both be out at the same time! She could hug them and talk with them and not have to worry about the time of day? Would they have new responsibilities? Would they even like being separated like this? She wished somebody would have at least had the dignity to ask; even if they didn't have a say in the outcome.

Her eyes fell back on the bots sleeping form and then at the monitor that had yet to change. A whole week… she would need to do something to surprise them when they woke up. A message popped up on her watch. Mike telling her about some project that she didn't quite understand and she ignored it a moment longer to just look over and watch over her boys. A week seemed so far away.

—-

A week was actually not enough time!

When she had returned from parts and service, Mike handed her forms detailing work that needed top priority. The DCA was the start of a total brand update if all things succeed and the upgrades proved profitable. Thus, Matty was now in charge of project Million Dollar Makeover.

First, they needed to replace the charging stations around the daycare. The new bodies were not compatible with the older models and needed to be removed. Mike was going to do this himself, but one foot inside Sun's room showed this needed more TLC then just ripping a charger from the wall. He gave the custodian mangerial access, that was limited, but enough to have control over what was done in this section.

He offered her part time H-Staff to help relieve the burden of her new work load, but she refused. Something about another human seeing this room felt too personal. But she gladly accepted the help from other bots who lingered nearby. She recognized one as a wet floor bot that would sometimes follow her in the kitchens. He had a dent in his ear from a previous encounter. And when she couldn't buff it out successfully, she had instead placed a sticker on to hide it.

"Hey little Rockstar!"

She bent down and gave the smaller machine a pat and it trilled out in recognition.

"Think you can send a few bigger bots to come help with trash disposal?"

Its little body shook with effort and made a wide circle before coming to rest closer to the custodian. She looked around and had to wait a few minutes, but sure enough a couple S.T.A.F.F. bots zoomed towards her.

"Good job little buddy!"

She now had the assistance of two robots that were more then qualified and good old fashioned elbow grease on her side. With her new added help she was able to remove every bit of junk from the room. Torn shirts, broken Legos, ripped chairs and even the old endos. Anything that looked like a gift or something memorable was placed in separate boxes with extra care. Things like the children's paintings or nick nacks that she knew the attendants would likely want, got saved from the dump.

Once everything was removed, she brought out the big guns. Being an EVS tech ment she had unlimited access to a polethra of cleaning products and she was going to take advantage of it. She wiped the walls, swept the floors and polished every banaster she had access to. Once all the grime was removed, Matty could tell a few repairs were in order.

She patched small holes and buffed out chips and scratches from years past. She replaced worn out baseboards and had the S.T.A.F.F. bots give the room a fresh coat of paint. The room felt lighter then it probably had in years. But there was hardly room to admire it, because service techs were breathing down her neck.

Once it was clean enough, a small assembly of people came in to remove the old charging station and replace it with something that looked futuristic. Instead of a large tube that took up most of the room, there were two thick cables that hung from the ceiling. They connected to the power supply above and were retractable so they could be worn and the user still had access to movement. They were thicker then Moon's rafter cable and looked more like metal cords used to stable a large bridge.

It would take two days for the team to change out the charging ports and Mike didn't add any additional work onto her load. So she was in a weird purgatory, unsure of where to concentrate her energy. Tucker was surprisingly a great distraction. He would send her little updates on her watch, pictures of the download meter or a selfie of him posing next to the new shipment of boxes labeled:

FAZBEAR PARTS - MODEL FB900

Coupled with a funny meme or sticker to make her feel like she was still in the loop.

She came to visit twice when the blonde assured her he wasn't swarmed with upper management. He had dug out an ancient looking couch from the depths of the Plex and was using it as a bed when his eyes weren't glued to the monitors.

"You should really get some better lighting in here. You're squinting."

She was perched on the arm of the couch, watching Tucker punch in keys like he was a hacker in an action movie. He huffed out a laugh, but didn't look her way.

"Nooo you're missing the appeal of the dark and scary laboratory! I'm the brilliant scientist bent on bringing new life to these lifeless bodies."

He gave an affectionate pat to the box of parts next to him.

"You just don't understand my genius."

"I just think someone brilliant would be clever enough to NOT damage his own eyes in the process."

They joked and tried to one up eachother in witty banter and by the end of it, Matty finally had a friendly coworker she could stand.

When she got the notification that Mike did a last walk through, she was ecstatic. Everything had passed inspection and now it was time for the best part.

Decorating.

-----

Matty had been given permission to style the room in any way she saw fit, seeing as the area was off limits to customers. And with so little time left to spare, she would make full use of that privilege. The custodian had been digging through every nook and cranny of the Pizza Plex since the start of the week. Saving any treasure or form of comfort she could find to make the space feel more cozy.

First of all, she wanted to make a bed. Her brain fueled her with all sorts of ideas on why a bed would be beneficial. Most of them explicit with her writhing in ecstasy and she had to push those away in embarrassment. But her main reason was that she could do this. She could make a space for her boys like they deserved. No longer did they need to be housed in a metal tube to charge and she would make the most of that.

Her old sedan wasn't equipped to shoulder a mattress and trying to find one inside the Plex proved difficult. Even if she did, there was no guarantee the attendant’s large body would even fit on such a thing. So Matty was left with being creative. She found old foam floor mats that linked together like puzzle pieces and grabbed enough to make a bed shape.

It took up most of the floor once the custodian had them all stacked and glued down using something industrial grade from the parts and service desk. It held its shape well and was relatively easy to move around. She placed it under the newly installed cables and covered the whole thing in a large painter's sheet that was surprisingly soft and undamaged.

Matty brought a few large comforters from home that had been taking up space in her closet and the matching pillows that she could spare. She had also washed every additional cushion she could find and added it to the pile. She dug through bags of fabric and found an old stage curtain that she repurposed into something smaller and hung them up. It gave the space more intimacy and closed off the new bedroom from the rest of the chamber.

The main part of the room felt neglected and was now next on her list. With help from the S.T.A.F.F. bots; they brought up a table with adjustable legs, a bookshelf and a small rug that she had tripped over last week. Matty filled the shelves with a mixture of new craft supplies and novels that she hoped her boys would like. The custodian had even found a Freddy shaped beanbag that didn't match any of the other decor but still brought the room together.

Lastly, she hung as many fairy lights as she could in both rooms with a dimmer set to when it was ‘day’ or ‘night’ and hung the children's art on the newly painted wall. It was the final touch and Matty looked at her hardwork with pride.

This was cozy.

This was intimate.

And best of all, it was something special for both Sun and Moon. No more trash. No more busted endos. Just a place they could rest.

It took the entire week to get everything done and now she just had to wait for Tucker's signal. She kept rearranging things, touching and putting little bits in different places. Her mind racing and unable to keep quiet.

TODAYS THE DAY!

Incoming Message
"Hey! Wanna get a look before the sleeping beauties wake up?"

And the wait was finally over. Matty dropped everything and raced towards the maintenance hall.

—

The custodian got there in record time, almost skipping past the open door in her haste. The room was brighter now, she noticed. New overhanging lights that made the room glow but it only highlighted how sparse the area really was. There were energy drinks spilling over the waste basket, a blanket crumpled on the couch and Tucker perched in front of his many screens.

The fluorescent lights made him look pale and sickly. His hair was pulled away from his face and glasses she had never seen before were perched on his nose. He looked exhausted. Deep bags under his eyes, his body vibrating with caffeine and swaying as if a breeze were pushing him aside. It would have been worrisome if he didn't have the biggest smile on his face. He looked like a super villain about to unleash his latest creation.

“Hey! You made it!”

He pointed to two incubators along the far wall. They looked like a modern take on the old charging ports but we're larger in size.

“Go on and take a look! They should be up in a few minutes.”

Her heart was beating fast, nervous now that the wait was over. She walked to the first pod and saw familiar yellow rays through the glass window.

His body was sturdy, more filled out and painted beautifully in crisp white and warm yellows. His uniform still only consisted of large striped pants and a fluffy collar but the fabric was new and shone in the florescent lights. It was his face that was the most striking and obvious change. No longer was he just a flat unmoving plate. Instead they gave him something more humanoid, a head with crisp details.

“Sunny.”

As if he had heard her, his rays fluttered in response. He scrunched his face and she was amazed to see all the tiny details and movement as his eyelids flustered open. The most beautiful sky blue eyes, looked back at her. He seemed confused at first, eyes darting wildly to take in his new layout. But once they landed back on her he seemed unable to look away, face lighting up in recognition.

“Best Friend!!!!”

He had a mouth. And it moved!! She was so stunned she could only gape at him, forgetting to respond.

“What? Did they mess up my paint job? Is there egg on my face? Come on, spit it out already!”

The pod dinged and opened up, allowing the sun to burst free from his restraints.

–

Sun stood on his new legs and stretched. Surprised at just how light he felt. No more squeaky hinges or that same dead weight his body always held. A whirlwind of information popped up in his vision, codes telling him about his new upgrades that he skimmed through. Woowie! This upgrade was something else!

He looked around the room and saw the same nice mechanic from before and there right in front was his beloved human. The sunny bot could feel his body tingle at her close proximity and he was about to scoop her up. But something felt off.

She just kept looking at him. Staring him down and it was starting to freak him out! Did he look weird? His head swiveled around frantically, looking for some sort of reflective surface, when a whistle caught his attention.

“Hey man, why don't you come over here and take a look at your upgrades."

Tucker motioned toward the other side of the room where a large floor mirror had been set up against the dingy wall. He raced over and took a good look at himself.

Oh! He was so shiny! The kids would love that! And his costume was new! Still crisp and smelling faintly of citrus.

Hmmm.

Smell? He didn't have that before.

He glanced at his face to see what improvements had been made, but he wasn't in the glass's reflection. His bright and shining smile was missing and instead there was a new bot wearing his uniform. He couldn't understand why the bot was there or what he was seeing and his rays shrunk inward in distress. But, so did the rays on the other animatronic...

Oh.

OH CRUMBS!!

THAT WAS HIM!

This was his new body! And it was fantastic! He had a face! And new eyes! He puffed out his cheeks and stuck out his tongue. Oh good golly!! He had a tongue??

He erupted into contagious laughter. By gum, this was fantastic! He could emote! And had a working mouth!

A mouth?

A MOUTH!!

He twirled around and locked eyes with the custodian.

“If you don't want me to kiss you Sunshine, you better tell me right now.”

The human’s face lit up bright red and she began stuttering. She was so cute like this! His rays twirled in excitement. It didn't matter if she said no, seeing her embarrassed was just as good!

“Yes.”

Ho ho! It was very soft but he heard it! She looked eager and he couldn't help wanting to tease her. So he cupped a hand over where his ears would be and leaned in close.

“Whaaaaat? Could you speak up down there?”

“YES.”

She said it louder and he feigned innocence.

“Yes? Yes what? Gotta speak up friiiiiend. What do you want?”

Oh her cheeks get so puffy when she's embarrassed! She was looking at him pleadingly, eyes shifting from the blonde technician and then back to him. Was she nervous in front of this other human? Oh no no he couldn't have that. He tilted his head and raised a brow at the blonde who was looking at them curiously.

"Ho ho! What a nosey thing you are. Didn't your parents teach you to mind your business?"

Sun stood up tall and imposing, a feral look in his eyes to intimidate the other worker.

"Does Mr. Sun need to teach you a lesson?"

The blonde looked taken aback, held up his hands and turned around. Sun could see a faint pink to his face and stored the information away for later use. He bent down and held his hands out towards his precious human. She shyly reached out to grab them and he yanked her close, giggling at her put out expression.

"Oh come on best friiiiend. Don't you want to say hi to your best pal Sunny?”

She touched his chest and steam zoomed past his joints. Seems she still had that affect on him, even in this new body.

“Hmmm. They filled you out Sunny. You aren't so lanky anymore.”

Her finger dragged slowly down his chest, creating fire in its wake and stopping just at the start of his oversized pants.

“And yet. They still gave you such a slutty little waist.”

He felt as if his processors were on fire. His face burned and there was a pressure he couldn't ignore near his hips. Matty seemed to be studying his reaction and grinned wolfishly. He forgot that she was a firecracker and could dish out the teasing just as well.

“Huh. You can blush now. I wonder what else is new.”

He couldn't figure out if that was an invitation or her just toying with him and he loved it. He leaned in closer, chest feeling too tight and cupped her chin to pull her towards him. She happily leaned in and pressed her lips to his. She was soft. So very soft and he could feel it. Feel the way she applied more pressure, feel the little puff of air between them. And when she licked against the seam of his lips, he moaned at the softest feeling.

She kissed him slow and sure. Teaching him how to do this particular song and dance. He felt clumsy but made up for it in eagerness. The little tremors of her body were addicting and all the new senses were almost overwhelming. But they were kissing! And he could feel her in his arms and she smelt so good! Nothing could possibly feel better than this!

BEEP BEEP.
MOON.EXE ONLINE

Moonie?? Was he finally awake? Sun careful pulled away and left a peck on the custodian’s head. She looked a little dazed for the moment, so he tried to mentally reach out and tap at his partner. No response. He then realized the beep had not come from himself, but the charging bay he was at earlier. Looking over, Sun realized there were two pods and something was still occupying the other.

He took Matty's hand and walked back over with a jaunty pep in his step.

"Come on Sunshine! Let's wake up Moonie!"

—

Moon could tell he was online by how aware of his surroundings he was. He could feel the cool temperature of the charging bay flutter his clothing. The temperature didn't bother him, but he could now tell that there was a difference. He flexed his hands and rubbed them against his pants. He could feel the texture, like his senses had been put into HD. He didn't seemed to have access to his vision or auditory just yet, but he wasn't worried.

Hey Sun. Does your vision work yet?

He tried reaching out to their shared headspace but felt no response. Was Sun still out cold? It felt odd since Moon had the more complicated program and it usually took him longer for everything to come back. Maybe the lack of updates were backlogged and his partner just needed a little longer?

He felt a tremor around the pod.

Was it shaking?

“....nnnh!”

“.....oon!”

His hearing was slowly coming back and he could almost make out what was being said.

“Moon!!! Wake up!"

Sun?? Was there an emergency? Had he woken up too late? He forced the last few moments of his update to hurry up and finally he had vision again.

Sky blue. He was looking into the clearest blue eyes he had ever seen. They looked excited and anxious like too many emotions waring together to be at the front lines.

“Oh Moonie! You look so handsome!”

The sound was coming from outside the pod and not in his head. It was muffled and he was confused because it sounded like Sun. The blue eyes crinkled in delight and a yellow finger tapped the glass separating them from each other.

“Come on sleepy head! Nap time is over!!”

How could he be seeing sun in front of him? And he looked different. Was this what humans experienced when dreaming? A weird reality that seemed so real but was actually just an overactive imagination? Moon didn't have time to process this new line of thought because the glass opened and suddenly he had an arm full of animatronic.

The bot hugged him close and he could feel it. Like really feel the touch all over. It took him a moment, but he returned the hug. Liking how good it felt to squeeze and touch. The sunny bot giggled.

“Soooo affectionate! Are you sure you're not still sleepy?”

He shook his head.

“How are you in front of me Sun? How can I hug you like this?”

“You got a new body silly! They gave us two bodies!! And look! There's lights on!! And you're still here!!”

Sun gave a little shake in emphasis and opened up the hug so Moon could look at himself. He was shinier and his clothes were no longer oil stained and ripped. He could feel fresh energy coursing through his wires and he no longer felt sluggish like he had the last few weeks. It was amazing and he really didn't know what to do with all this new information.

He felt a tug on his ribbons with something soft and warm wrapping around wrist.

“Its a lot to take in. Give yourself time.”

There next to his sunny partner was Matty. She looked beautiful, ethereal in the florescent lights if not a little tired. He wanted to scold her for the bags clearly on display under her eyes, but was confused on how she could have gotten bags in the first place. They've only been offline for a few short hours.

A mental pop up showed his download was finally done and he now had access to all his new updates and features. He would get to those later, he had more pressing issues and scanned his human. A wall of information showed up, but there highlighted at the bottom was the date of his last interaction with her. She had been waiting for them, for an entire week.

"My liiiight."

Moon dropped to his knees in front of her.

"How patient you've been with us.”

He cupped her cheeks and she nuzzled into the touch. He could feel her soft skin and it drew him in closer as her scent enveloped around him.

"I would have waited an eternity for my boys."

He sighed in bliss. She was like a numbing gel that soothed all the pain away. Any fear or anxiety felt less so when she was around. She kissed at his fingers and he shuddered. White hot sparks dance up his arm and the urge to steal her away from prying eyes was strong.

How could he love her even more now, then before he fell asleep? The shine on her lips was distracting, he needed to feel her against him. Wanted to hear all the new sounds he could make her pant out with this new form. He wanted to devour her.

A throat cleared and he growled at the disturbance. There was that maintenance worker again, interrupting his reunion and getting in the way. But he wasn't looking at either animatronic, instead the blonde had his focus on Matty. There was a teasing glint and a sly smile on his face.

"Oh yeah. There's tooootally nothing going on between you guys, huh?"

Matty wiggled her way out of Moon's grip enough to free her hand and flip him the bird.

“Oh fuck off Tuck.”

“G A S P!!! LANGUAGE!”

The other two humans laughed at Sun's outrage, but Moon was still focused on the blonde. When had he gotten so close to his human? There was teasing and playful banter. This could be friendship. He liked Matty having friends in theory, other humans to help make her day a little less stressful. But something dark and ugly worked its way into his chest.

He didn't want anyone else looking at her. Didn't want her having secret conversations or jokes with another person. With Matty's back to him, he glanced at Sun for support and saw him squinting daggers at the blonde. His partner had the same pissed off look etched on his face; but when he noticed the lunar bot looking his way it relaxed a bit. Sun shielded his mouth so only Moon could read his lips.

She belongs to us. No sharing!

Moon nodded curtly. Matty could live her life outside these walls however she liked; he had no way of stopping her.

But once inside the Plex, the custodian was theirs.

Chapter Text

Matty didn't know how to tell her boys that they were a walking wet dream.

Sun beamed down at her, smile mischievous and wicked. Like he had some master plan stashed under his sleeve. He kept touching her so freely; a caress at the small of her back, a brush of her hair or just pulling her into his arms altogether.

He seemed so BIG now with his broad shoulders and wide chest. She wanted to run her hands all along every inch of him and kept sneaking peeks when she thought he wasn't looking. But he would catch her gaze and the heat behind his eyes spoke volumes; taunting her and sending shivers across her skin.

Moon wasn't any easier to manage.

Matty could feel his ruby red gaze fixated intently on her; following hunched over like a menacing shadow. He was also more guarded since waking up. She could hear him mutter under his breath and glaring at something in the distance. And when Tucker had tried to walk over, he hardly got a few steps in before Moon was suddenly snarling at the technician. Both humans shared a look in question, but the blonde quickly turned around and fled back towards his computers.

Matty couldn't understand where this hostility had come from and pulled the night bot to the side to confront him about it. She hardly got a word out before Moon was grabbing her arm and pressing himself into the crook of her neck. He inhaled deeply, a sigh of content nuzzled into her skin.

"You smell divine Starlight."

His hat, now so large it resembled a hood, shielded them from view. Just long enough for her to feel blunt teeth scrape against her pulse and she jolted in surprise. The bite was tender, a warning, and she felt herself throb at the implications.

He met her wide eye stare with his hooded ones, making him even sexier as he cackled with mirth.

"You belong to US little liiiiight."

Possessiveness dripped from his voice, it startled her with the intensity and she licked her lips, mouth suddenly dry. She could feel the way Moon stared at her, hungry and full of desire. It made her nervous in the best way, like she was on display for his pleasure. She felt him turn his attention behind her for a moment and when she glanced to look; all she saw was Tucker. Minding his own business.

Is that what this was about?

Matty rolled her eyes and kissed Moon's cheek, getting his attention back immediately. She gently placed her hand against his chest, feeling him shiver against her palm.

"What makes you think I have any interest in my human coworker? When I have you both right here at my fingertips."

Moon hummed and his eyes slipped closed in satisfaction. His chest was cool to the touch and she couldn't help tracing upwards along the seam of his casing. The attendant groaned and hung his head, steam seeping past his joints with a soft whoosh.

"Don't forget Moonie, it goes both ways. You're mine too."

Vibrant red met her gaze and she could feel him study her for a long moment, rolling her words around in his mind. They seemed to comfort some part of him because he let out a breath and his body seemed to relax.

"I shall not forget little light."

He kissed her forehead, took her hand and stood back to his full height. His build up close was less bulky; built for stealth and he dripped such confidence that it was hard to keep her eyes away. Now that Moon was more cooperative; he easily headed back towards the blonde who was chatting with Sun. Matty could hear Tucker explaining some basic features about the attendant's new bodies.

"Most everything will be available to you in your database, but there's a few small things the program glosses over."

The technician gave Moon an apprehensive glance, but when the bot remained neutral his confidence returned. Tucker helped both bots sync together and Matty could place the exact moment they were back in their shared headspace.

Both Sun and Moon shared a look that was so tender the custodian could feel her heart ache. Sun wrapped his arms around his partner, cuddling the lunar bot who ruffled the fringe around his neck affectionately. Moon tried to look grumpy, but he couldn't stop the smile when Sun swung them around in a full circle, giggling like a fool.

That was the exact moment a wicked look overcame Moon's features. He side eyed Sun who was still happily in his blissful state and too occupied to notice anything was amiss. The lunar bot was quick as lightning, rearing up and biting the yellow ray closest to him.

Sun screeched, the sound loud and distorted before dropping the other unceremoniously to the ground.

"MOON!!! WHAT ON EARTH?!"

The lunar bot made no effort to remove himself from the floor, he stayed sprawled out and giggled maniacally.

"That's for hiding my hat while I was on patrol Sunny."

"THAT WAS A MONTH AGO!!"

"And you thought I forgot."

Sun gaped at his partner with an incredulous stare. Matty couldn't help the snort that left her, but quickly rushed over towards the sunny bot when he started to resemble a kicked puppy.

After a quick peck towards the bullied yellow ray and half-hearted scolding; they were ready to hear more from the technician.

Tucker went into depth about the new spatial cavity in both attendants chests. Letting them know it was a great place to put extra bandaids or small prizes, but not great for food items.

"There's a bundle of wires in the back of that space. They're super important and could mess up the function of your limbs if they get wet. So no liquids. Or slime."

He gave a pointed stare at Sun and the bot outright pouted. A million questions flooded the custodian mind as to WHY that would be a problem and why only Sun had been called out. But the blonde was moving onto the next task.

"Sun will be able to absorb energy from the florescent lights so he doesn't have to make frequent trips to the charging station. While Moon's cap helps him stay in partial shadows, this will keep his battery from depleting faster. He also has a new Dark Mode."

Tucker explained that Dark Mode was designed to cause fear without actually being harmful towards humans. Moon could switch out his flat teeth for something sharp and jagged. He also had the ability to pull out retractable claws that could fit over his hands. The indigo bot looked intrigued and flexed his fingers, surprising himself when long sharp points covered his silicon ones.

"Both upgrades are made of durable plastic instead of metal, as to not kill on the spot. Ya know, for liability."

Both humans in the room knew it was just a formality if anything. Because if Moon wanted to actually hurt anyone, he wouldn't need new teeth or claws to do it. Being an eight foot tall robot, with the worlds highest IQ and having the grip strength strong enough to crush steel was more than enough. That alone would scare away even the most cleaver of thieves; but maybe management just wanted him to look the part as well.

Moon flashed his sharp teeth at Matty and any sane thoughts screeched to a halt. The feral grin he gave combined with his half lidded bedroom eyes made her pulse quicken and her face light up bright red. Moon seemed delighted and Sun couldn’t help but come over and examine her face in wonder.

His warm touch to her cheeks and the closeness only helped to make the blush darken. She tried to duck her head shyly, but the sunny attendant held her face hostage and leaned in close. Was he going to kiss her? Right here in front of everyone? The thought made her squirm and she let out the faintest sound that she was sure he could hear.

His nose touched hers and he gently rubbed them against eachother. A spark of fondness pushed against her clouded thoughts. She remembered a time when she had done something similar to Sun's faceplate and he had exploded in steam at her being so forward. Matty giggled at the memory and returned the gesture, making the attendant beam and giggle warmly.

The rest of the visit went smoothly and Tucker answered any final questions the three had.

“My contact information is logged in your system. If anything should happen or you notice a bug, let me know. I've been stationed here to make sure and iron out any problems.”

They said their thanks and finally left the dreadful maintenance room as a team. The air felt lighter somehow, a giggle bubbled in Matty’s chest and she was so happy she could skip the rest of the way back. Everyone was safe! Her boys were back!

“Sunshine! Look at what I can do!”

Reunited for less than an hour and already they were sending her into an early grave. Sun had plucked a sound system bigger then her car from the sidelines and lifted it into the air like it was weighess. She gasped and Moon whistled at the impressive show of strength.

"Wooooow Sunny. Look how big and strong you are now."

Moon crowded his partner against the long stretch of hallway, his torso hovering inches from Sun's own. His hand ghosted over the other in a casual touch, but the custodian couldn't help noticing the slight tremor.

"Trying to show off to our little light, are we?"

Sun seemed embarrassed at the implications until he recognized the mocking tone and gave Moon a sour look. He adjusted the speaker so only one hand held all the weight and placed the other on his hip. The movement was so fluid and lacked any sort of distress that Matty was impressed if not a little aroused.

How would it feel to have Sun man handle her like that? Pick her up like a little doll in his overly large hands where she could stretch out and have his touch everywhere. Would he set her in his lap again? Or turn her around and rut aginst her ass? She wouldn't even need to stand, he could just hold her in one hand and remove her panties. Slip inside her and use her warmth as a cocksleeve to relieve the pressure.

"And what's that supposed to mean?"

Matty's thoughts snapped back to reality. She was mortified at herself for having so little self control. She just got her boys back, they didn't need her thirsty ass trying to climb them like trees.

She saw Moon shrug to whatever they were arguing about, faking innocence and Sun bristled. He looked ready to argue but Moon took a step back, clearly pleased with getting under his partners' skin. He didn't get far though. Before the security bot could fully move away, Sun placed the speaker down and grabbed at his partners jaw. Moon yelped in surprise, but was held fast and pulled closer. His voice accusatory and heated.

"Don't give me that Moonie! You've been just as bad! Showing off your new chompers just to get everyone excited."

Moon cackled and let his tongue slip out just enough to swipe at yellow fingertips and across his sharp fangs. Two pairs of eyes followed the motion and gulped audibly.

"Everyone Sunny? Or just you?"

Sun seemed at a loss for words, his face flushed but eyes demanding.

Huh.

Her boys were flirting.

With each other.

"Damn that was hot."

Heat flooded Matty's cheeks when both animatronics looked over at her. She hadn't ment to say that out loud! Would this make things awkward? Maybe they didn't even realize what they had been doing. Sun was the first to break the silence. His trills of laughter echoed down the empty corridor.

"Awwww Sunshine! You getting all hot and bothered over a little teasing?"

He let go of the lunar bot's jaw and knocked against his chest playfully. It made a dull thudding sound in the empty hallway.

"Moonie has always known how to push my buttons. Hard not to when you share a think pan, ya know."

Moon snorted and grumbled something unintelligible under his breath, but Sun heard it and huffed. He turned his back and chose to ignore him in favor of brushing the invisible dust off his new clothes. The lunar bot rolled his eyes and moved to Matty’s side.

"Don't worry Starlight, we haven't forgotten about you."

Moon leaned down and rubbed his fuzzy head across her cheek. The softness of his cap felt familiar and she slipped her eyes shut, sighing in content. His thumb brushed the back of her hand and a hundred memories of a similar scenario flashed in her mind. It felt so good having this closeness again, she had missed Moon terribly. Their nightly talks, the feel of his cold faceplate in her hands and the ticking of his inner clockwork.

The sound was softer now, but she could still hear the hum when he was so near. She brushed her lips across his cheek and was pleased to see a deep indigo dust across his handsome features. He tried to pull his hood down; but the soft freckles she hadn't noticed before glowed softly in the shadows, highlighting the blush. He was beautiful like this; soft because of the things she was doing to him.

She wondered if there was another way she could make the color travel even further. What would she have to do?

"I can see smoke leaking from your ears at how fast those gears are spinning."

Moon tapped her head and she laughed. There were some secrets she would keep to herself. At least until she could try out a few theories of her own. She softly rubbed her nose against his, the feeling foreign but pleasant when the large bot returned the gesture. A warm hand slipped in hers and she was jolted away.

"Come on come on! I'm tired of being in this dingy hallway. Where are the colors? The music?!"

Sun leaped forward and swung their entwined hands together like an excited child. She laughed at his eagerness and gave his hand a squeeze. Moon stole her other hand and gave a look towards the brighter bot.

"There's also too many cameras in this area. We need better seclusion if we hope to help our needy human."

Matty's eyes went wide and she quickly looked at the nap bot. His smile was toothy and mischievous, but he said nothing more as he lead her down the hall with Sun.

Damn. Maybe she hadn't been sneaky afterall. Was she THAT predictable? Or was her want written so plainly on her face that she looked like a fool trying to hide it? Sometimes she felt like a plaything for the two animatronics. But was she really complaining? Matty sighed at herself and shook her head. Enough of that, she had a surprise to show her boys.

“Come along! I have something to show you!”

This time, the custodian took the lead and pulled the other two towards the daycare. But instead of going through the main entrance, she made a wide turn and went through the theater instead. Moon kept trying to ask questions, but Sun was in detective mode. Surveying the area to find clues towards this new mystery.

Matty held fast and gave nothing away until they had climbed the stairs and reached the door to their room. She heard snickering as soon as they approached it from both bots.

“Not very subtle is it?"

THIS IS NOT A STORAGE UNIT
All staff found to be stashing waste products or broken equipment will be punished by management

The custodian was proud of the sign she and Mike had made. She was not about to let all her hard work go to waste just because some punk employee didn't want to go down to the basement.

“Come on. That's not even the best part!”

She punched in the code and held the door open with a flourish, allowing the duo to step in. Sun gasped out loud and immediately ran into the center. His head whipped around so fast she was afraid one of his rays would fling off. He touched everything, committing it to memory before flinging himself to the next area he hadn’t explored.

Moon was much the same. His body jittery with excitement as he picked up the books she had left in the bookshelf and flipping through them with care. The pair didn't speak a word out loud, but occasionally Sun would reach over to touch Moon's arm and they would share a look. Matty held her breath in suspense. They seemed happy, but the extended silence was making her jittery.

“Do you… like it?”

Two pairs of eyes looked at her and suddenly she was sandwiched between both of them.

“My light. You did all this?”

“For us?! It looks brand new! Is this why you look exhausted?”

Of course they clocked the shadows under her eyes. They were built to maintain the health and well-being of children. She nodded and gave them a retelling of her adventures over the past week. She went into detail about her ideas for the space and how she kept everything they may have wanted in storage. Even the painting and little trinkets from the children.

The bots squeezed her harder, never doubting for a moment that their human wouldn't think of everything. Though they did look a little sheepish when she explained just how much trash had to be taken out.

She left the best for last and opened the curtains to their charging room. It was still dim with the small lights giving it a feel of comfort and luxury. Matty pointed at the ceiling where the new equipment had been positioned.

“They installed these charging cables that attach to your back. So for better comfort, I made this bed so you can properly rest."

She sat on the edge and gave the comforters a small pat.

“Some of these things are from my house. So they're a little old, but pretty cozy.”

Sun charged in the room like a bloodhound on a mission, sniffing the air like he was trying to catch a faint scent. He quickly grabbed the nearest pillow and shoved his face into it, inhaling deeply. Matty couldnt help but laugh and pointed to the red cushion in the pile closest to her.

“Its actually that one if you really care.”

Sun dropped the one in his hand and raced forward to grab the other pillow. He inhaled this one even louder and Matty snorted into her hand, he was such a goofball. The day attendant then turned towards her and leaned in to sniff her neck. His rays fluttered with pleasure and he groaned against her skin, leaving goosebumps.

“Mmmm. You're right Sunshine. It smells just like you.”

The heat was back and it pooled in her gut. Moon came to her other side and sat down. He slinked in close like a cat and inhaled deeply. His claws retracted and his whole body shivered in response. He tilted her head so he could fit better and something warm pressed against her skin.

“I can feel your pulse.”

He began leaving open mouthed kisses along her neck. Trying different varieties of pressure to see how'd she respond. Matty let out a moan that felt too loud in the quiet room. The pressure was dizzying and so much more intimate then just his faceplate pressed against her. His breath felt warm, alive and she wanted more.

“I've been wanting to do this since that night, my angel. Ive look up references and tutorials on how I could make you feel good. Seems having an actual mouth makes things much easier.”

His chuckle against her ear left goosebumps and she felt fuzzy.

“And now i have help~”

She was confused and tried to look at Moon's expression, but he pulled her into his lap. His chest felt cool against her heated back and he leaned his head over her shoulder, extending his hand outwards.

“Isn't that right, Sunny?”

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Sun looked like a deer caught in the headlights. He had been watching the two meticulously, finding it fascinating to see their flirting as an outside participant rather than internal videos. He saw the teasing smirk Moon gave their human, the way she would shiver when he kissed her. He was surprised to find that he no longer felt jealous; rather a strong feeling of want rippled through and made his processors light up.

“Don’t you want him to make you feel good too?”

Sun held his artificial breath and locked onto the custodian’s expression. She seemed surprised at the question and then looked at him almost shyly. Her flushed cheeks made her skin glow and her eyes had a heaviness to them.

“Yes.”

The day attendant could feel pressure build and his gears thud against his chest. He wanted her so bad. Wanted to mimic Moon and touch her in ways that would make her fall apart. He yearned for her to want him back.

“Then tell him. Tell Sunny what you want from him.”

Matty flushed darker, her eyes looking everywhere trying to fight her embarrassment. But Moon gently took her chin and pointed it in Sun's direction.

“Tell him.”

The growl in his voice made both bot and human shiver. Moon's eyes flashed to his partner and he raised a brow, chuckling. The redhead held eye contact and licked her lips. The small moment caught Sun's attention and he longed to capture that lip within his own.

“Sun… touch me. Please?”

Steam leaked out from between Suns endo and he moaned out, collapsing in front of them. He began crawling towards her and panting like a beast in heat till he could take Moon's outstretched hand. The nap bot pulled him close until Matty was sandwiched in the middle and he tilted her chin, giving Sun access to her neck.

Matty could feel the hesitation in Sun's kisses, but as he pressed forward and grew confident they became more bold. She couldn't help the small noises that left her, he felt so warm compared to his partner and his kisses reflected his fire. She felt, rather than heard Moon's chuckle against her skin and then he was back to kissing her as well.

OH.

It felt good. Having both bots tease and play with her neck made her more vocal. And the more vocal she got, the more they tried different things to see how she'd respond. Moon nipped at her skin, leaving small red marks that had her pulse thumping in her throat. Sun had unbuttoned and moved her shirt over to have better access to her shoulder.

He opened his mouth and she tensed waiting for the bite that was coming. But instead she felt something warm and wet drag across her skin. He licked against her collar bone and softly sucked, making it tender.

“S-sunny.”

She panted his name out so gently that Moon paused to watch them. Sun was sucking harder and then licking an apology to the abused skin. Matty grabbed his hands and brought them under her ruffled shirt. She could feel him freeze, touch unsure but she had no patience for that. She kept his hands hostage and molded them to her chest.

“Touch me. Pleeease.”

The day attendant whined high and loud at the request. He was less gentle than Moon had been, hands shaking in nerves or excitement. He detached himself from her neck so he could better see what his hands were doing. She whined at the loss of contact but felt him squeeze and toy with her tits.

Moon! Help!

The celestial bot laughed at his partners internal struggle, knowing it was nerves that frazzled him and not lack of want. He entertained the idea of letting Sun squirm on his own, but he was more excited to see what they could do together.

Just hold them silly. Play with them like a fidget toy and focus on the tips.

Sun followed his partners orders and squeezed. Matty let out a pathetic whimper and something raw clawed it's way out of his mind.

“Hold up your shirt sunshine.”

The request left no room for argument and Matty obeyed. She let go of the animatronic and held her shirt up and away from her chest. Sun immediately latched onto the skin he could see peeking out from her bra. Sucking red marks into the tender flesh that left the redhead howling. He bit down, not sharp like Moon but still enough pressure to make her throb and squirm.

He fondled her other tit with his large hands, doing as Moon instructed and playing with the tip through the fabric. Matty bucked into Moon's hold and tried to squeeze her legs together.

“Ah ah. None of that now.”

Moon grabbed her thighs and pried them apart.

“You've gotta make room for him if you want Sunny to continue. “

She nodded her head but turned away in embarrassment while allowing Moon to spread her open. His claws scratched against her jeans threatening to tear the fabric. He squeezed her thigh and growled fondly at the meat of them. She was so soft and pliable like this. Allowing them to handle her like a toy for their amusement. Her little whimpers making him excited.

Sun slipped into the newly open space, crowding her between the two of them. He continued leaving love bites to every bit of skin open to him. Traveling down her torso and leaving them on tummy. Matty wiggled in discomfort but Moon held her still.

“Let him continue little light. Sun is doing such a good job marking you up. Don't you want to belong to us?”

Suns rays fluttered at the praise, a soft ‘moonie’ floating between love bites. He pinched Matty's nipples over her clothes, making her squeal and nod frantically. He hesitated at her pants and looked at the custodian.

“Can I keep marking you? I wanna touch more. Please?”

The redhead nodded frantically and grabbed her pant buttons like they were on fire. Unbuttoning and bucking in vain as she tried to remove the offending fabric with a huff. Moon chuckled in her ear and helped to wiggle them away and soon Sun was greeted with new unexplored skin.

He greedily took in her thighs, thick with muscles but so soft to the touch. He could tell she was sensitive by her shivering and want pooled deep in his gut. Sun immediately went in and bit harshly at the skin making Matty moan loudly. Her hands flew forward and held the sun's shoulders, trying to brace herself.

The attendant licked and sucked until her flesh was red and blotchy, a love mark that would soon bloom into a beautiful bruise. He knew her uniform would hide everything, but some deeper part of him hoped she would still feel it during her shifts at work. When he pressed into her thigh, Matty howled and bucked into the air. The sound making him salivate and he moved to her other leg, eyes slipping closed at the sounds of her desire.

Moon watch all this hungrily. Seeing his partner give so much attention to their human made his body hum with satisfaction. And his little Light made the most beautiful sounds, how could he ever get enough of this? The lunar bot leaned over and gently caressed Sun's rays, making him groan and look up fondly.

“Eyes up here Sunny. Let me see your beautiful baby blues while you work. "

Sun shivered at the command and nodded meekly as he continued his task. Moon then gently took Matty’s hands from the other bot and wrapped them around his own neck instead. With her arched out, he had better access to her chest and picked up where his partner had stopped. He fondled her chest and kissed her cheek lovingly.

“You look beautiful like this Staaaaar.”

Her eyes were glazed over when she looked up to meet his stare. She was panting softly, lips red and puffy from her biting them and trembling in his arms. He couldnt help but tease her more and sucked a kiss into the crook of her neck. She moaned out and ran her fingers along the base of his neck, fingers lightly tugging at his wires that had him glitching in pleasure. Fuuuuuck she was divine.

“Mooooonie. Please. Feels good.”

She bucked her hips again and this time, Sun took notice. He saw how her body rolled with pleasure each time she felt a new sensation. She kept trying to squeeze her thighs even though he was in the middle of them and it was then that something caught his attention.

Pretty pink undies slung low from all the tugging and pulling right by his nose. There was a dampness in the center that he couldn't help wondering about, thinking she was somehow leaking. But a soft scent enveloped his newly programmed senses and his eyes flashed green with the new information.

Arousal

He looked at her in wonder, realizing he wanted nothing more than to breathe her in. Feel her arousal on his tongue and drink in the sounds that left him glitchy and overheated. He put his face right up against the fabric and inhaled deeply.

“Sun!!”

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Matty was mortified at the sudden closeness to her most sensitive parts. Freezing when she glanced down to witness the most debauched image her eyes had ever seen.

Sun was panting like he couldn't catch his breath, his face pressed into her clothed cunt and drooling perversely. He rubbed his nose against her clit, shooting waves of heat towards the sensitive nub. The custodian moaned, on the verge of tears from the stimulation. She rocked her hips forward; hoping to chase the feeling and needing just a little more pressure.

Matty could feel herself soaking through her panties, watching as she rubbed the ruined fabric across the attendant's face. Something about it was so depraved, soiling such an innocent thing like the sunny animatronic. But the guilt was short lived. Sun rolled out his tonge, surprising her with the length as well as mobility and grabbing her hips. He licked along her clothed pussy and she saw white.

“Fuuuuu– I can taste You.”

He rolled her clit like a man starved, pulling moan after moan from her as he drank her in. It was all too much. The image of Sun was better than any of her fantasies, now burned behind her eyelids. She could feel herself winding tighter and tighter as she began grinding against the bots tongue. Thoughts flew out the windows as she chased her pleasure, a mantra of "please" ripping through her thoat until she jerked in attendant's grasp.

"There you go Starlight. Cum for us."

Matty's body gushed her release. Holding tightly to Moon's neck and crying out from the onslaught to her clit. Her entire body shivered in the aftermath, eyes glossy and gasping in lungs full of air. Sun suckled the damp fabric, making Matty mewl in defiance but she was unable to do much else.

A groan of approval against her ear had her tingling all over and she glance up to see Moon on the verge of salivating. He looked like he wanted to devour her and in this moment, she would have let him. He nosed at her jaw until she turned her head to the side and he began licking at the sweat stuck to her skin.

"You taste even better after Sunny got you off my liiiiight."

Sun's eyes widened in wonder as he looked up in time to see her face burn in shame. She covered as much of it as she could with her hands, but the lunar bot gently pried them away so his partner could admire her.

“Mooooooon. Don't say it like that!”

“How else am I supposed to say it?

You hit your peak? Bursting at the seams?

Ejaculation?”

She felt so free in that moment and couldn't help the giggles bursting out of her chest. She can't believe they just did that! And at work no less! The endorphins still made her feel floaty enough to not concentrate on that just yet, but there was a matter more pressing. The custodian looked down at the animatronic still between her legs fondly. He was fidgeting with his hands and looking down in a very docile manner.

“Sooooo…. I did a good job?”

Matty grabbed his face and pulled him in for a kiss, his rays spinning rapidly. She kissed him like it had been years since she had last seen him. Tongue coaxing him into a dance and deepening the experience. He melted instantly and returned it with vigor.

“Sun, you did such a good job! I've never come that fast before.”

She lovingly cradled his face, thumbs trailing across the freshly painted cheeks that had him blushing proudly.

“You made me feel so good.”

She looked up at her giant shadow.

“You both did.”

Moon purred deep in his chest and kissed her forehead. He wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled into the warmth. Sun giggled and pressed into her hands like a lovesick fool. His eyes looked heavy in a dreamy sort of way.

“..mmm. Been wanting to do that for months now.”

“Oh. So you've been a pervert is what I'm hearing? What happened to ‘no being crass in the Daycare’, huh?”

She poked his his cheek fondly but the day attendant was having none of that. Sun locked eyes with her as he took her finger in his mouth and licked against it, making her core flutter in interest.

“Thats for older kids who like to be smart with us. But you're different, I'm sure you can behave yourself. And if not..."

He nipped at her fingertips as Moon tilted her chin up to look at him. Red eyes shining against the shadow of his hood, teeth still dangerous as he smirked.

“If not, we'll just have to bring you up here to be punished, now won't we?”

His tongue slithered out and if she thought Sun’s was a little big, then Moon's was a whole appendage. She gaped, awestruck and Moon used the opportunity to slip past her lips. He was kissing her fiercely, stealing her breath and pressing his tongue further in until she gagged.

He let up just enough to allow her breath before plunging in again and again. Fucking her throat till it felt like she would pass out from lack of oxygen. She drooled around his tongue, eyes misting over and Sun cooing as he wiped away the moisture. Moon finally removed his tongue and Matty gasped out, coughing and trying to regain her breathing.

“Moonie has always been a pervert, ya know! He's just not as vocal about it.”

Sun giggled and licked the line of drool that dripped down the redhead's chin.

“At least not where others can hear. He and I are one in the same when it comes to you, Best Friend.”

“Oh yeah?” She croaked out.

“Yeeessss. We don't like to share you.”

The human didn't have it in her to question them, her mind still foggy and trying to swallow around the scratchy feeling in her throat. Was this possessiveness? Jealousy? Maybe something else.

An image of her coworker came to mind and suddenly things became a little more clear. They were really bothered by his closeness, huh? Matty would help them work on that; she had just started to enjoy Tucker's company and it would be a shame to drop this budding friendship.

Another thought came to mind. Something he said in passing about Sun...

"Heeeeeey Sunny."

Matty let her voice become gooey with honeyed warmth. Sun was instantly affected, his body folding to melt at her feet as his eyes became heavy. She brushed her fingers along the bridge of his nose, feeling the silicone heat into a gorgeous blush.

"Could I ask you a question?"

"Anything."

The sunny bot sounded breathless and a little too eager. Matty batted her eyelashes and puffed her lips out just enough to keep the bots attention. He look hungry and she had him right were she wanted him.

"Pray tell, why are you banned against placing slime in your spatial cavity?"

The day attendant froze, eyes widening comically and looking horrified that she asked. Oh ho~ Now the custodian had to know. She looked up at Moon with the most pleading look she could muster and the lunar bot snorted.

"Let's just say that when all the children were having snack time, ol' Sundrop here decided he wanted to have a little taste of some forbidden condiments."

Sun's heated gaze snapped to Moon and he made a slicing motion across his throat but Moon pressed on unaffected.

"It look the cleaning crew DAYS to get everything out of our endo. I spent every shift trying to pick out those annoying bits of plastic because they were mucking up our gears."

Matty could feel laughter bubbling up inside her but she pressed her lips together. She could guess what had happened, but she was dying to hear it from the source. She looked back between her legs and raised an eyebrow smugly.

"Something you wanna admit, sport?"

Sun was refusing to meet anyone's eye, he crossed his arms defensively and mimed the motion of closing a zipper across his lips. But she wouldn't let him get out of this one. The custodian pulled the bot by the ruffles of his neck and whispered seductively.

"Does each color taste different Sunny?"

Sun's face burned in shame, looking pouty and defeated while Moon roared in laughter.

"A bot eats glitter glue ONE TIME and now suddenly every one knows about it??"

Her boys weren't gunna beat the gremlin allegations any time soon, but at least they were home safe. And for now, Matty would take that as a win.

Chapter Text

Having Sun and Moon back in working order was equivalent to removing a large boulder of stress from the pits of Matty's stomach. And without that weight, there was a wonderful moment where the custodian could close their eyes and pretend that time had stopped. Pretend that they all could continue this little bubble of floaty happiness.

Unfortunately, Fazbear Entertainment waited for no one.

The morning after Sun and Moon had been brought back online; upper management had already forwarded hundreds of new emails to the entire Faz Staff. Notifications regarding newly updated job positions, duties that would be rotated and all the up and coming changes directed at the Daycare.

Sun would get to stay out on the main floor as he had been, but with some modifications. His original programming had hospitality built into the servers, and though he had evolved into a more fluid being, the blueprints were still active. It was decided that he would go back to his roots, so to speak. He would welcome guests that entered the daycare and help with check ins and departures.

This made it easier to track who had access to the kids and which guardians were allowed in the area. It would also prevent unwelcome guests from entering without permission and notify security at a moment's notice if need be. Also, with Sun's new expressive features, management hoped it would draw in a better crowd in the long run. What better way to greet the guests than with a genuine sunny smile.

As for Moon, he would be entering unknown territory.

Some parents had noticed a positive change in their children when returning from the Daycare. Especially the kids who needed the extra help or those with sensory issues. They paid closer attention to the nap attendant and requested additional suggestions. So with enough complaints to corporate, the higher-ups made a more permanent change.

The Theater would be reopened.

Fazbear Theater had been closed ever since the company did their big brand overhaul many years ago. They moved away from Over Sea Adventures to Glamrock n' Roll and without a need for pirate shows; the whole auditorium had shut down. It was secluded and hidden away at the very back of the Daycare. Matty only recently became aware of its location when Sun had first brought her through it to get to his room. It was musty with mildew and needed plenty of work to become operational. But it was perfect for isolation.

Moon would now be in charge of Sleepy Time Corner. A permanent area that catered to kids who either liked something more low maintenance or just needed a break from all the chaos. Since the nap attendant no longer needed to go into hiding during the day he could help split Sun’s responsibilities. It was overall less stress on the bots and gave them the freedom to cater to each child individually.

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Their first official day back on the floor was a madhouse. It felt like a favorite kindergarten teacher that had just come back from vacation. Children of all ages were ambushing both Sun and Moon, asking a million questions about their absence and pointing out all the new changes they could see. They especially loved when the attendants puffed out their cheeks and would erupt in a flurry of giggles every time they got a chance to do it.

The parents at drop off were less enthusiastic and almost a little weary compared to their offspring. They seemed hesitant at first with the new models, unsure of what to make of such lifelike bots. But in the end, it was the attendant's charm that really sold them.

Honeyed smiles at the door in greeting and the jovial way they treated each and every kid practically erased any reasonable doubt many of the adults may have had. Being able to see a machine emote and talk individually made them more relatable and soon the look of relief replaced worry on the parents' faces.

Matty had been asked to make more consistent rounds around the Daycare, in preparation for their grand reopening. And though they happily took the job, it was soon noticeable that she wouldn't get much time to actually chat.

The influx of guests made it harder to get around and even harder to keep things tidy. And yet, it never failed to warm their heart whenever her boys would catch their eye. Especially when looking through the thick glass and waving enthusiastically in greeting. Unfortunately the bots also had their hands full and barely had time to give a sheepish smile before they were dragged in separate directions.

Matty had tried coming in at naptime to see if the crowd was any better. But when they arrived at the top of the hour; all lights were still on with music blasting. One H-Staff posted in the front informed them that nap time had been temporarily suspended, until the Theater's official opening. But he had little other information and seemed just as out of the loop as they were.

Matty tried not to let it bother them. They weren't desperate or anything. But after a week of failed meet ups, uncoordinating schedules and longing looks shared behind thick glass; they had finally had enough.

It wasn't hard finding a coworker who would switch with them, but rather the price of the deal they had to bend to. Every EVS Tech loved the easygoing schedule of the overnight shift since it was more laid back and not nearly as crowded with guests. Most could do the bare minimum and take the entire shift to complete it. She knew she could have asked Mike, gotten him to do them this one favor. But with the schedule already out, they'd have to wait at least another few weeks before getting permission.

Matty sighed and realized she didn't care what was asked of her in return, she couldn't keep doing this. She would see her boys dammit! And even if she had to mess up her schedule for a bit, it would all be worth it. The custodian agreed to their coworkers terms and were set up to close that same night. FINALLY!!

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It was the longest shift known to man; but Matty took extra care to make sure everything was in working order. She had a mission and she wouldn't let her night get derailed just because she missed a section in her haste. She was determined to have the most amount of time with both Sun and Moon. As soon as her last table had been wiped and her cart was packed for the next day; Matty zoomed towards the Daycare with a pep in her step.

The main floor was delightfully deserted but early enough that everything was still brightly lit. And yet, as her eyes scanned the large room, not a single trace of either bot could be found.

"Sunny! Moonie!"

Surprisingly, no one answered. She walked along the upper level trying to see if maybe Sun was cleaning a particularly difficult spot; but the day bot was nowhere to be found. Matty called out again and felt discouraged when even the entrance to their room looked dark above the ball pit. Where could they be? She found herself wondering until the entrance to the theater was in view and figured that was the next best place to check.

She walked in expecting the smell of mold to overtake her, but was astonished to see a fully furbished layout. Everything looked either fully replaced or scrubbed to hell and smelt faintly of lavender. It was pleasant compared to the stark contrast of the plastic ball pit that always had the underlying aroma of stale fries.

In here the sounds were softer, more muted. There were episodes of Pirate Foxy sailing the seven seas over the large projector, as a sort of homage to its original purpose. Half the seats of the theater had been cleared out and replaced with a large circus tent. It was low to the ground but stretched out to hold at least twenty kids. Matty could make out pillow forts and blankets tucked neatly inside.

And there, front and center, was a familiar star hood wafting through the air. Moon was attached to his cable and twisting himself like a ribbon. His acrobatics could be mistaken for actual flying with how graceful he showed off and Matty was left breathless. Never had she seen the attendant move quite like this. Had he always practiced in the quiet of the night? Or did his new body allow him a freedom he never had before?

She found herself staring wordlessly in awe. He was beautiful. His new body allowed such fluidity and grace that she was mesmerized and found herself eyeing him more fully. She had been right in her first assumption, his body was lean but strong. Sturdy enough to support all the complicated twists and flips he was doing, while still supporting an air of confidence. Something stirred in her chest as her blood rushed past her ears.

Fuck. She wanted him.

The thought was so sudden it made her head swim and her stomach flip into knots. But she couldn't deny how attracted she was to the lunar bot at that moment. Her eyes followed as a flash of indigo did some sort of complex ending and finally landed on the stage in a grand show of flourish.

Matty clapped with enthusiasm and Moon's head whipped around at the commotion. Even from this distance she could see the way his back straightened up and the fumble of his hands as he fought with his wires to cooperate. It made her heart flutter at seeing the moon in such haste and she had trouble fighting back her smile.

When he finally got his cable to respond, Moon glided over the large room to land heavily at the entrance where she stood. He was so tall when standing at his full height that she had to crane her neck to look up. His hood left shadows hiding his expression and with ruby red staring at her a little too long, Matty couldn't help feeling shy.

"My my little light. What a pleasant surprise. I didn't know you would be working so late."

This is the first time she had been with him completely alone since his upgrades. The redhead didn't know why, but it was making her nervous. She couldn't help the goosebumps that spread along her skin or the shift in her gaze that made it harder to look directly at him.

"Oh you know. Gotta keep you on your toes."

Moon hummed in approval and rolled his eyes fondly.

"You do that plenty enough as it is. Are you closing up tonight?"

The attendant crouched down and she could finally see his eyes glowing with mirth and a happiness that almost radiated off him in waves. There was also a restlessness his body couldn't quite contain, like a question begging to be asked. And Matty longed to soothe whatever was making the bot so fidgety.

"Yea, I was able to corner Paul and bully him into switching shifts with me."

She wouldn't bother adding that she had to bribe the other man with a week's work of energy drinks and a coupon for a free dessert just to snag this opportunity. She knew Sun wouldn't have approved of her methods and she wasn't eager to admit such tactics just yet. At the thought, she looked around and still noticed the lack of said yellow bot.

"Where's Sunny tonight?"

"He finished early and wanted to explore the plex at night. Said something about a new spooky adventure. "

That sounded like him. Now that they had better features, who wouldn't want to venture around and see what those updates looked like. Still, it kinda bummed her out that she couldn't say hi before he left.

"I'm sure he wouldn't have gone if he knew you would be making such a special guest appearance.”

She nodded but the lunar bot seemed to notice the deflate in her shoulders. His head tilted and his hands became twitchy once again until she was suddenly enveloped in star covered navy fabric. He was holding her so close that she knew he could feel the thumping of her heart beat against his own chest. His large hands, that almost completely covered the length of her back; softly thumbed along her spine.

“So tell me…”

Moon's voice vibrated the stillness of the air. His cold nose brushed against her bright red ear that left her skin burning and yearning for more. Matty could feel the attendant inhale deeply and she took in a shuddering breath of her own as he shifted her in his arms.

"Have you missed me, Starlight?"

There was not enough room to wiggle away, let alone see the moon’s face. But the custodian had a sneaking suspicion that maybe her darling lunar bot was being a bit shy as well. When she didn't answer right away, his grip tightened and she could feel her heart melt knowing she had been right. She wrapped her arms around as much as she could of the attendant and nodded.

"Yes. Of course I did, you silly goose."

Moon purred in satisfaction and kissed the column of her neck softly before pulling away just enough to let his eyes drag across her form. His grin was all sharp teeth from his Dark Mode and Matty found he looked quite handsome with the added quality.

“Just couldn't stay away, hmm? Hard to see us through a sea of kids and five inches of plexiglass?”

Matty knew he was teasing, but she decided to take it up a notch in her own favor. She stepped fully out of the attendant's grip, instantly missing the warmth and safety of his embrace and took a couple steps back. She made an obvious motion with her head to look the bot up and down and made sure he knew she was drinking in every dip and curve of him.

Moon growled and her eyes snapped to his, noticing dark indigo flushing his cheeks. Was he embarrassed at her checking him out? Interesting. The custodian took a step on her heels and slowly circled around the larger bot.

She reached out her fingers to trail up his arm and across his back as she made a show of looking at every part of his physique. She could hear his head swiveling like an owl to watch her, but she paid him no mind. Her hands got more bold as she came around the other side, dropping to his hips and dragging his goofy pants down just low enough to drag her nail across his silicon.

A hiss was heard and Matty smiled at the sensitivity. When she made her full circle around and landed in front of Moon, the redhead made sure to grab both his thighs and slide her hands up towards his hips. She felt the release of steam against her skin and could feel his hands hovering around her frame. Hands twitching like he couldn't decide whether or not he should just grab her again.

"Yes, I rather like the view from up close."

She allowed herself to meet the intense stare of the bot in front of her and deliberately licked her lips. His pupils were blown wide and dilated with desire. His chest heaving like he had just taken off running and that lovely indigo blush dripped down his neck. It left blotchy patches along the front of his casing and he overall looked completely wrecked. It was so rewarding to see how deeply she affected the larger being, with leaving little more than a finger on him

His hands finally tangled themselves in her hair as he brought her closer towards him. He gently guided her head to the side and she allowed him room to work. She was expecting the kiss to her neck and the feeling of his tongue caressing her pulse; she wanted it and let out noises of encouragement for more.

What she had not anticipated was the sharp bite.

Moon bit into the meat of her shoulder hard enough that her breath caught in her throat. It was sharp and almost too overwhelming; but her body burned for him to keep going. She let loose a whine that was high and needy as she pressed closer and Moon sucked against the mark till it was angry and red. It throbbed against his tongue and Matty could feel her legs begin to shake.

"It's been too long, Staaaar. I needed to leave a reminder of whom you belong to."

She breathed out a groan she hadn't known she was suppressing. Matty longed for his touch and having him so close was making her head swim. She looked at the attendant with such unbridled want, pleading with him to take her.

"Please."

Moon released her hair before gliding them down her back and landing on her ass. He squeezed firmly and she let out a squeak in surprise. His touch was demanding and firmly made his intentions known. Matty's face flushed but she wiggled against his hold, challenging him for more. The bot huffed out a laugh and squeezed once again before wrapping around her hips.

"Not here. I want you all to myself."

He lifted her with ease, cradling the redhead to his chest while she buried her hands in his neck ruffles. He held her tight as he walked through the open theater doors before calling his cable again and lifting them both high into the air. Matty assumed they would go back to their newly furnished room, but he neglected it all together. Instead heading even further up towards the familiar rafters.

It seemed like a million years ago since she was last up here, but it still looked relatively the same. With the exception of a few familiar books and the beginnings of origami creatures huddled in the corner.

Moon cornered her quickly, pressing his mouth to hers and swallowing the moan she let out. He seemed eager, desperate, and it was affecting her already.

"You kissed Sun before me."

The custodian nipped at his lips and plunging her tongue inside to fight for dominance. His mouth was chilled and wet making her shiver at the unexpected temperature drop. But it became addictive as the rest of her quickly heated up.

"No, I kissed you first. Right here, when you first sang my favorite song."

She pressed forward, devouring each new sound the attendant let out in want. He had no need to breathe, but he gasped between kisses all the same. Like he couldn't wait. Like she was stealing the very air from his artificial lungs.

"That was before all this change. Sun hasn't stopped gloating that he got his mouth on you first."

Matty shivered, remembering the hot breath against her pussy and the way he rolled her clit till she came. Her hands buried themselves in the frill of Moon's collar and jerked him closer. He gave a noise of surprise and she begged him with her mouth to give her more.

"Oh Starlight. Please show me what you need."

She brought his hand back to her chest where he hovered, waiting for her guidance. Matty pulled her work shirt free from her pants and hesitated only a moment before pulling it over her head and throwing it elsewhere. Moon buzzed with excitement and carefully thumbed at the newly exposed skin laid out before him.

“You can touch me Moon. Make me feel good.”

It felt so embarrassing to say such things out loud. But the featherlight touches he left across her collarbone had her blood racing through her veins. Moon took his time, feeling the fabric against her and slowly running his digits from skin to material. Electricity clung to her at the brief contact and when he had his fill; the bot curiously tried to remove her bra. First by pushing the straps down and then fumbling with the clasp. With no prior knowledge in the task, it proved difficult and Matty couldn't help giggling.

He finally managed to pull it over the custodian’s head and threw the offensive material towards where her shirt lay in a heap. His red gaze was so transfixed on her newly exposed skin that Matty began to feel shy again, but this time she refused to look away. It was just one finger at first, traveling down the slope of her breast and softly cupping the mound to gauge her reaction.

Then he noticed the piercings.

His head tilted in a way that mirrored when he still had his faceplate, calculating and processing information. His voice was gravely when he spoke.

“Oh Staaaar. What have we here?”

His fingers brushed against small bits of metal through each nipple and a small zing raced through her body.

“Decorating yourself so beautifully like this. But in such a naaaaaughty place.”

His thumb brushed against her nipple and it pulled a moan from her throat. His fans kicked on and he brought his other hand to toy with the twin piercing, rolling her nipples between his dexterous fingers. The small movements sent zings of pleasure coursing down her spine and leaving her breathless.

She had gotten the jewelry purely for the aesthetics, but had come to learn they made her quite sensitive when played with. And now, with the way the attendant was toying with them; he had her openly mewling and panting. Matty couldn't believe how GOOD it felt, just to have his hands on her. Moon gave a harsh tug and she saw white, moaning loud enough for the sound to verberate off the walls. Indigo hands stilled in surprise but he quickly resumed with a growl to his tone.

"Such sweet sounds you make my Light."

Matty pressed her chest back against his hands, rubbing them against his open palms till they stood at attention with need. He huffed out a laugh, refusing to speed up, even as she tried to wring out more friction by herself.

“So demanding. Your body can't help wanting more of me. I wonder what other songs I can have you sing.”

Matty whined softly and looked up with such pleading eyes, Moon could feel something snap in his resolve.

“Show me.”

He rasped it softly and leaned down to slowly lick at the tips of her breasts. The custodian’s head was swimming; but the overwhelming need was quickly taking over. Matty unbuttoned her work pants before shimmying them down just past her hips and grabbing Moon's hand. Her own hands shook as she brought him closer towards her and placed them near her core. He let his finger flex and she sucked in a breath, her nerves running high and trembling with exertion.

"H-here. Touch me here."

The animatronic gently moved his fingers, putting the softest of pressure against her warmth and causing her to exhale a shaky breath. And when he slid his fingers against her damp panties she let out the moan she had been holding in.

"Yes… please."

The moon creaked and groaned, his hands becoming twitchy and greedy to hear more of those beautiful sounds. He made a rhythmic motion, applying solid pressure that made the custodian's knees go weak. She spread them wider, allowing him more room to work that he happily took advantage of. He alternated between softly grinding against her and playing with her nipples, her soft pants increasing in volume.

"Ssstarshiiiine. You look like you're going to fall over. Let me make you more comfortable.”

Her foggy brain was taking longer to understand what was being asked of her but she nodded anyway. With her confirmation he gently removed her pants and scooped her up to the more plush area of his little corner. A few fluffy comforters lay in a heap and Moon gently lay her down in the middle. It was soft and as she stretched out, Matty made sure to spread her legs wide for the bot to see. Moon's groan echoed and he spoke at almost a hushed whisper.

“Touch yourself.”

The command made her freeze and the redhead looked at the attendant in surprise. He sat down nearby and made himself comfortable as he waited. She opened her mouth to push back, but nothing came out. No witty response, no argument; just a direct order from an animatronic with unlimited patience. Where had that come from? His tone left no room for disagreements and sent a pleasant shiver along her skin.

Fine. If it's a show he wanted, then Matty would give him one. She spread her legs and pushed her panties to the side, slipping two digits directly into her folds. She could hear the choked gasp from the larger being and smirked to herself. That's what he gets for teasing her. She decided to take her time smearing the wetness that had gathered there, letting her breath hitch at the building up of pleasure. She swiped against her hole and moaned as she heard Moon creaking his neck out to get a better look.

Her first featherlight touch had her cursing under her breath and she quickly pressed her clit more firmly with a sigh. Matty swirled her fingers in tight little circles, building the pressure higher and higher until it almost boiled over, before abruptly stopping. She'd let out a whine and let her body slowly shake as it tried to come back down from such pleasure before starting the process all over again.

She did this a few times in a row. Slowly edging herself further and further over that cliff. She would whine and moan and shiver, trying in vain to coax Moon into giving her anything. But he seemed so fascinated with just watching her. She finally reached her limit. Stilling her fingers against the engorged gland and looking at the near silent bot with her most pleading expression.

"Moon… please"

His head tilted, zeroing in on how her mouth left little puffs of warm air. She let her legs fall open and watched how he licked his lips at her tantalizing offer. Through her cloudy thoughts, Matty could tell the bot was also at his limit with the death grip he had on his pants. Until suddenly, he dropped to his knees beside her.

“Staaaaar. Let me give you so much more.”

His voice dropped to something thick and silky, like he had just woken from a deep sleep. It took very little effort to manhandle her, but the show of strength was sexy nonetheless as Moon switched their positions to have Matty straddle his face. The custodian could feel something thick press into her clit and circled with delicious friction that had her grinding her hips back with a moan. And when it traveled further to swipe against her entrance, she almost weeped in relief.

Moon was more gentle than Sun had been in his experimentation. Choosing to press against her hole softly and lick deeply around the entrance. It was unexpected and sent rolling pleasure straight to her core as he ate her out. He kept this up, pulling her into a false sense of security until he could feel her relax completely. And once that happened, the lunar bot's entire tongue slipped in with a heated groan.

"I can feel you tightening around my tongue. "

Though his mouth was occupied, his voice rang out clear from somewhere within the depths of his endo. The attendant pulled out enough to let her breath, before slamming back in with more force. Matty could hear how wet she was and it only increased as the moon continued to bully her. A relentless pace only a skilled machine could accomplish had Matty choking out a sob that she tried to bite back in vain.

"Nonono~ None of that Starlight."

The unexpected pet name had Matty whimpering.

"I need you to know how desperate you look. Did you even realize how hard you've been biting your lips? They're all wet and puffy."

She licked them unconsciously, breath coming out in little pants as Moon continued to pull out slowly. She could feel every dip and nudge at the empty feeling only to roll her eyes back in pleasure when he would push in again.

"It's like someone's been fucking your mouth."

Fuuuuuck. Who taught him to talk like that?! There wasn't any trace of static to filter out the word and it rattled around inside her skull. She tried to angle her hips more in frantic need and the attendant hummed darkly.

"Oh, you like that idea? You want someone to grab your hair and slam their cock down your throat? Hold you there until you're done gagging around it, until you can't breathe anymore?"

There's nothing Matty can do but whine; the sound simply pushes out of her without any conscious thought. Moon was being so vulgar, talking absolute filth into her ears and it made her even wetter. Did she have a voice kink? Or was it just his voice that could do this to her?

"I never took you for a slut in that modest uniform of yours, Staaaar. But I guess looks can be deceiving."

"I'm no..I've never-"

The words simply won't come. All she can do is clench around his appendage buried deep in her pussy and moan at how good it felt. In that moment nothing mattered except the building pressure and Moon’s voice.

"Pleeeease Moon. I.. I cant… I need- make me cum. Pleeeeease.”

The growl could be felt rumbling through his chest as he pulled her closer.

"As you wish Staaarrr."

His fingers, now slick with her arousal, pressed firmly against her clit and vibrated on the highest setting. Matty howled and could only sit there and take it, voice becoming labored and high pitched as she clenched around his pulsating tongue. The dizzying pleasure was intense and for a glorious moment all she could feel was a string inside her pulled tighter and tighter until she finally snapped.

A wave of release finally came over, causing her to stiffen and practically convulsing with the sheer force of her orgasm. Before crumbling into a heap as the bot brought her back down to lay on his chest.

Matty could feel herself glowing; floating like she no longer had any bones left to move her spent body. Moon had stopped vibrating, but kept his hands on her back, thumbing circles into her flesh and whispering words of praise.

"Ssssstaaarliiiiight. You did so well. Such a messy th-thing you are.''

His voice box seemed to glitch in and out and he felt more twitchy than before. It took a moment for her foggy brain to clear up enough to look up into red and a small smile shone through. She shakily reached a hand out that Moon quickly shifted so his head could meet her the rest of the way.

Their soft kisses turned into lazy make outs where she could taste herself on his tongue. Nothing felt rushed, and she wanted to live in this moment forever. But more so, she wanted to return the favor.

"Moonie. Let me make you feel good too."

Her hand slid down his chest to cup his pelvis and though she knew she'd find nothing, she had to make sure. Moon's laughter cut through the empty room as she touched his smooth endo and knew she was being silly.

"My light. If I had the parts necessary; don't you think I would have shown you already?”

"I wasn't sure with all these changes!"

She wasn't even sure if he could get off in the same sense, but she was willing to try. She willed her jelly limbs to move her closer to the attendant, tugging him closer to leave more kisses along his face. Her hands traveled from his collar and up his neck, trailing her fingers along to see Moon flinch and shiver at her touch.

She traveled higher and under the soft night cap, fingers coming along thick bundles of wires that attached from the open parts of his neck casing to the back of his head. Moon's voice box crackled and strained, his body jerking with the movement as the custodian’s fingers gently caressed the colorful cables.

A hiss of steam escaped as Moon leaned into the touch. She was about to move away but curiosity got the better of her and she ran her nails across the plastic coating. The Night Attendant froze up, joints locking into place and Matty was afraid she had somehow messed something up. But with a wheezing burst of steam, the animatronic whirled back to life. A static groan pushed past his voicebox, rattling his metal casing with a clank.

“St-staaaaar. You're going to make my coding glitch if you keep messing with those.”

“Will it harm you?”

She really didn't want to mess with something and actually power down the bot, but with a shake of his head she sighed a little easier.

“Maybe some visual feedback, but nothing permanent will happen with those wires.”

He seemed to pause, the gesture almost looking shy when he tilted his head back within her grasp.

“Though… I wouldn't mind if you happened to explore those areas more thoroughly. If you're feeling so bold?”

His flirty tone couldn't hide the tremor of want in Moon's warbled speech. Matty felt a pang of sympathy for the poor bot, they would have to work on his confidence more. Allow him to ask for more things. Be selfish.

Matty caressed the wires between her fingers, alternating between soft pressure and holding them more firmly. Moon continued to puff out steam and made soft hissing sounds anytime she touched something extra sensitive. Her nail must have touched an uncoated wire because in the next second, Moon blew out enough steam to pop open his chest cavity.

His cheeks lit up, momentarily embarrassed but it gave the custodian an idea. She leaned back enough to give herself room and held on to the open plate.

"Hey Moonie. What exactly did Tucker say about the storage here?"

The attendant looked a little put out at the mention of the mechanic's name but he answered her all the same.

"That we are forbidden to keep food items inside?"

She nodded and lightly nudged the panel open just a little wider so she could place her arm inside.

"Good job. And what was the reasoning behind that?"

Moon looked at her in confusion; but all thoughts flew out the window when Matty's hand brushed against the wires in his chest. His back straightened like he had been pulled tight and his eyes looked wide and glossy. He seemed to be holding his breath cautiously, or maybe just waiting.

Matty could feel a mess of wires that were held together with fasteners and plastic tubes. They seemed to follow the length of Moon's spine and she almost felt like a doctor doing surgery. Touching the closest bundle had Moon shuddering around her, his fingers twitching sporadically. He took gulps of air that he didn't need in order to calm himself and Matty slowly stroked inside.

Moon moaned low in his throat, a deep sound of need that he didn't even realize had come from him. He jerked in her grip as she continued to toy and stroke over a single wire, keeping the lunar bot in a constant state of pleasure. He panted loudly, body vibrating and whooshing with the need to expel all the excess pressure that was building up. He was so sensitive!

It was exciting to see Moon like this; feeling safe enough to allow her in such a vulnerable place. Allowing himself to feel good and focus on his own pleasure for once. Matty knew he would bend over backwards to make her happy and it felt fantastic to be able to return the favor.

The cool metal began to warm, the longer she played with him and she could see the way he tried to muffle his sounds from behind a tightly closed mouth. That just wouldn't do. She pressed forward and kissed the Lunar bot again and again. Loosening his hold on his own lip and allowing a moan to ring out into the empty darkness.

"You moan so pretty for me Moonie."

The color darkened on his cheeks, lighting up the freckled galaxy on display. He panted with such need, his fans kicking on to cool his overheated body. She could feel a tingle against her fingers, nothing more than static but the hum of his electric current made her realize just how intimate this was.

She was inside Moon. Touching the very coding that made him who she knew and loved. She firmly grasped the bundle of wires, feeling them hum with electricity. Moon gave a startled jolt; his head falling back and moaning obscenely. She twisted and jerked her wrist as the bot came undone by her hands. He was nothing more than a writhing mess as she leaned closer, licking at the metal opening of his chest. He lurched harder, mumbling something incoherent about 'feeling her touch', so she did it again.

She kissed his chest, reaching her other hand up and touched the sensitive parts of his neck and built up his pleasure till Moon couldn't take it anymore.

"P-please."

He didn't seem to know what he was pleading for, but since he begged so nicely Matty would give him anything. One harsh tug to both bundles in her hands was all it took. His moan was long and warbled until it glitched and she heard a small pop. The attendant sagged in her grasp and Matty could feel something leaking against her fingers.

Oh shit.

SHIT!

Panic bubbled in her chest as she tried to sit the bot up. He was too heavy to move in this position and she only had enough wiggle room to allow him to drape over her. It felt like time stood still as she held her breath, listening intensely for any clue as to what she should do next. She could hear Moon's fans kicking into high gear and tried to convince herself that it was a good sign. His system wouldn't be working if she had done too much damage... right?

Her hand at his neck slid down to rub against Moon's back. A repetitive motion to calm her nerves and provide some sort of comfort. She hoped he could feel it.

An eternity later she heard his fans dying down until they were at a low rumble. A start up sound, like that of a computer being turned on, echoed softly in the dark rafters. She could feel a twitch against her fingertips and a large exhale chilled the sweat against her nape.

"Staaaar."

His voice was dazed and groggy, like waking from a restful nap. He turned his head to nuzzle her neck and sighed deeply in content at her close proximity. His arms slowly wrapped against her waist and he brought her warmth closer against his chest.

"You made me feel so good. I'll have to repay you in full-"

Moon turned to look at the custodian, his face changing from bliss to worry as he took in her guarded expression. His hand enveloped her cheek and wiped under her eyes softly. Blue indigo came back moist and she realized she had been crying.

"I thought I broke you."

Her voice came out softer than she intended, cracking at the end as she tried to swallow down her emotions. Her mind had gone back to that time Sun needed a long rest. The stillness. The lack of movement, like a body in a coffin. It had freaked her out and she was so relieved that Moon had woken up. Because she didn't know if she could have been strong if he didn't.

Moon pressed his lips against the temple of her head. An intimate action that made her heart flutter and hum in content. His eyes searched hers a moment and when he pulled her into his arms, she snuggled into the embrace. The cool touch of his silicon left a warmth on her skin that seemed to spread and linger as he pulled her closer.

"Oh it's going to take a lot more than that to break me, my light."

He pulled back enough to wink at her and Matty couldn't help the snort that came out. Amongst all the commotion she hadn't realized her hand was still in Moon's chest cavity. She slowly removed it, careful to mind his wires even as he shuddered around her. Her hand came back wet with some sort of oily substance. She played with it as she shut his chest plate and looked to Moon for answers.

"I think it's coolant. You must have pulled the tube connecting to one of my pumps."

He took her hand and his eyes lit up green as he took in the new information. His self scan came back and he nodded in confirmation.

"Makes sense why I overheated so fast. Nothing is damaged and fluids can be replaced. "

Oh thank goodness. Matty sagged further into Moon's hold and he took out a rag to gently clean her hand. With all the adrenaline quickly leaving her body, she realized just how naked she was and gave a shiver in the empty room. Her now cold release was a sticky mess between her thighs and even as she fixed her underwear; she could feel Moon staring.

"I could make other fluids spill, if you're feeling up for it?"

She could feel Moon press against the bite at her shoulder and hissed at the dull ache. His fingers traveled down and flicked at her piercings, and it took everything in her to not grind her core against his chest. Red bore into her and a deep growl could be felt against her skin, but she shook her head against it.

"Youre insatiable, you know that?"

Moon's tongue licked against his own lips in a toothy smirk and drug his sharp nails across her thighs. It left a flutter of need deep in her core and she couldn't help rocking her hips.

"You've given me a taste that I'm now parched without. Allow me to quench my thirst yet again.”

As the lunar bot captured her lips in a greedy kiss, Matty thanked every entity out there that she had gotten her work done earlier that shift.

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It was the early hours of a new day, his monitor said 4am but Tucker had stayed up much later for less payoff. He was currently enthralled with some book he had grabbed by chance and was now stuck nose deep within its pages. His boss was long gone hours ago and there wasn't any pressing task that needed his attention. All in all, it was shaping out to be a quiet night-

BZZZ BZZZ

What he wasn't expecting was a text message to pop up on his fazwatch at this hour. Taking an extra long drag of his secretly stashed vape, the blonde sighed dramatically and glanced at his wrist.

Oh?

His mild irritation quickly morphed from curiosity to absolute glee. He threw his book on the couch haphazardly to respond in haste to what he just read.

MESSAGE FROM: Red
So… tell me more about these customizations.

Chapter Text

"Are you seriously asking me what I think you are?"

The look in Tucker's eye was positively sinful. Like he knew a naughty story was about to unfold if he just played his cards right. Matty shifted uncomfortably in her seat at the intensity. She felt the startings of a headache forming from lack of caffeine; her body still recovering from all the fresh bites pierced into her skin. And here was her friendly coworker; dying to know the answers to her early morning shenanigans.

It was a lapse in judgment on her part. Matty would blame the thralls of passion and an overactive imagination on ever getting Tucker involved. It made her feel all the more dirty to even ask this question out loud. But the mechanic had mentioned knowing other people in robotic relationships before and maybe she could trust this one person to confide in. And maybe, just maybe, there was a way her idea could be brought to light.

No use being shy now.

Matty swallowed her pride and leaned forward to seal her fate.

"What parts can be customized on the new attendant bodies?"

"Oh anything if one is creative enough."

He wiggled his eyebrows at her and had the biggest shit eating grin. He knew. He HAD to know what she was trying to ask and yet he was here, playing coy.

"But how would I possibly know what parts you could be referring to? Knee adjustments to make them taller? Replace their hands with animal paws? You have to explain to me what you want. In detail if you don't mind."

His matter of fact nod made her want to punch him square in the shoulder, but she restrained herself. Choosing instead to cross her arms and give him a deadpan stare.

"I'm not giving you a replay on my sex life Tucker."

"AH HA!! I KNEW you were sleeping with the robots!"

Shit! She didn't mean-

Matty threw her hands up in frustration and embarrassment at her own fumble.

"I know you know! Why do you think I'm telling you this???"

Snarky, laughter filled the room as the blonde fell back in his chair clenching his sides. Matty knew she should have felt more humiliated; but in all honesty, it was nice having it out in the open. Tucker wiped his eyes and sat in a more relaxed position facing her. The mirth was still present, but his eyes shone for a different reason now.

"So just for clarification, you are asking for dick modifications, right?"

She wouldn't allow him the satisfaction of getting riled up again. She nodded and tried to keep her face as neutral as possible. She could do this. They could have this very normal conversation about robot genitals at work without making a big deal out of it.

"Or pussy? I could give them both really. I don't judge."

Matty's eyes widened comedically as her cheeks flushed softly. Huh... was that an option? She remembered Sun's comment on animatronics not having a gender. So why couldn't her bots have either option in their genitals if they wanted it?

"You wouldn't happen to have, like, a catalog or something? "

She was mostly joking in hopes of saving face; because the thought of having a physical tomb of robotic dicks was laughable. And yet, for some bizarre reason, Tucker nodded.

"Actually, I have something pretty close."

Tucker swirled around in his chair to face the idle monitor and punched in a few keys to bring up a glossary for blueprints. There weren't any names, just serial numbers for different parts one would need when making orders for tech supply. It looked pretty standard and boring, but when he clicked on a set of numbers, a file opened and Matty could see details of a ribbed phallic shape pop up.

"Would it surprise you to know that the people who bought the original blueprints to these FB900 models were spicy little freaks?"

The blonde started punching random numbers and a new modification piece would pop up to replace the one prior. Some were more sexual than others, but they all had incredible detail down to the smallest twitch. Matty was floored with the sheer volume of customizable parts and despite her initial hesitation, she was genuinely curious.

"They've created every genital known to man, including beast and eldritch horror. There's codes for voice adjustments and fluids that all have different tastes, non toxic of course."

Tucker explained that they made these modifications so the FB9000 model could be the most profitable in any scenario. Be it adult entertainment or kink spaces, the company would cast a wide net to capture anyone's attention. Obviously, Fazbear Entertainment had little use for many of these upgrades since they catered to children. But others found the blueprints had come in handy many times.

"The most advanced part of this whole process is how lifelike and sensitive the models are. They added feeling receptors that are a hundred times more responsive then the O.G. factory settings."

Remembering how sensitive Moon's cables were had Matty salivating at the thought. How would it feel to have her hand wrapped around something that could have her boys moaning in unison. Something she could tease or edge until they couldn't take it anymore. A shiver of delight ran up her spine at such a daydream.

But... how would they not get caught? It was one thing to know such technology existed and another to actually get her hands on it. Plus, surely someone would notice if the attendant sprang a boner! A wad of paper was thrown hard enough to bounce off her head and roll under the couch. Matty gave the technician a withered look that he chose to ignore.

"Stop with the face. I got it covered. It's surprisingly easy enough to hide codes within themselves if you know how to be discreet. I can push them down so deep that it would look like their original coding if another tech came to do a check up."

Tucker pushed his hair out of his face and gave a snarky smile.

"Not that you have to worry about that, since I'm the head technician in charge of maintaining both attendants."

Matty's shoulders slowly relaxed and she realized she had been tense while in her own head once again. He was right. Obviously he had done this more than once if he was that confident in his own abilities. Maybe she could afford to relax a bit and trust that he knew what he was doing

"You seem pretty educated in this line of perverse thought. Who else are you making sex robots for?"

The blonde snorted and rolled his eyes.

"When you work with sentient robots, they tend to pick up on a few things. And if an eight foot tall "polar bear" demands you build them a dick... are you really going to say no?"

He shrugged like it was an obvious choice but that was one hell of a statement. Were all the animatronics demanding body parts? For what purpose? Purely pleasure motivated or something more complex? Tucker could see the lines on her forehead deepen and tried to further explain.

"You have to understand. The bots down at the sister location were some of the first test subjects with the new models. They've had their bodies longer and have had more time to get creative."

"Creative how?"

"Eh... they were given access to the internet. Unrestricted mind you and picked up on some bad habits. A lot of cursing and weird mannerisms from old tv shows. It was a bad call on management's part."

The image of a polar bear with a western accent and a little hat made her chuckle.

"I caught a few security guards in some compromising positions more than once. But honestly, good for the bots. If I wasnt allowed to leave a basement and my only form of entertainment were horny humans; I'd fuck 'em too."

Matty flushed at the comment but snickered along nonetheless. Guess she wasn't the only human who came to the same conclusion that her metal coworkers were hot.

"Anyway, enough of that. Take a look at the blueprints and let me know what catches your eye."

She spent the better part of an hour shoulder to shoulder with Tucker, looking at the double monitors. Together they combed over the enormous spread of choices and cryptic information. Matty was surprised at the vast variety of shapes, colors and functionalities each customization had. She often found herself a little lost with the drab descriptions that looked like a foreign language.

But Tucker was always there to swoop in with a story explaining the details that helped her understand. It was a comfort knowing there was another coworker in her corner and if asked, she would admit she saw them as friends. Matty genuinely enjoyed hearing the technician get excited over his passions and fondly rolled her eyes when it would switch to another self deprecating joke. She smacked him lightly and couldn't help but notice the way his eyes would crinkle in delight.

After another fit of laughter and an exaggerated yawn later, Matty finally had a small list of possibilities. She was going to keep the list and show both Sun and Moon the next time they all met up, but the blonde had a better idea.

"Leave it with me. I'll show them later this week when they come in for their check up."

She thought about it and agreed. With how hectic the schedule has been, she wouldn't put it past Fazbear to move things around at the last minute. She didn't want the list getting lost or forgotten and figured it would be less pressure if it came from a technician. But her eyes flashed to the other and gave him a pointed stare.

"Remind them that these are just suggestions. That I am in no way telling them what genitals to get IF they even want them at all! Don't be pushy."

As interested as she was in this little side project, none of it truly mattered if her boys were happy with their current bodies. They would get the final say in deciding what would be attached to them, permanent or otherwise. Tucker studied her expression and then leaned away with a grimace.

"Ewww. Love."

Tucker made an exaggerated face and Matty was close enough to shove him away playfully. They both laughed and the blonde promised he wouldn't let the possibilities of new technology cloud his judgment too much.

Matty could feel the exhaustion deep in her bones and knew without looking at her watch that it was time to head home. She turned to wave goodbye but something coiled loosely around her body. It seeped heat and she could feel the weight of it through her uniform. She opened her mouth to speak but quick as lightning, it covered her mouth and snatched her from the chair.

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"Too-da-loo! It was wonderful to finally meet you! I'll be back again soon friiiend!"

Sun waved enthusiastically at the gigantic DJ before making his way back along the brightly colored carpet path. He hadn't realized how much time passed while hanging out with his new friend! The night was nearly over!

In the past, Sun had limited access to the Mega Pizza Plex. He could roam the main entrance when the daycare was closed; peek into employee break rooms and linger in some of the lower stairwells. This usually helped curb his boredom, especially on slow days when there was nothing left to clean. Besides the occasional trip to parts and service and the view he saw through Moon's memories; Sun never got to leave past the first level.

But with this new update, the sunny bot had gotten full clearance to the upper floors! This included the elevators so he could take himself to scheduled maintenance appointments and no longer had to wait for a member of H-Staff to chaperone. He was fully independent now! The possibilities were endless and boy howdy! He was planning on taking full advantage of his new freedom.

It was exhilarating getting to explore so openly without other guests there. And imagine his surprise when he wandered into the arcade, only to find a huge party taking place off to the west side. Strobe lights flickering, catchy music with a deep bass and a dozen or so S.T.A.F.F. bots swaying in time. Who knew there was an after hours party and it looked so fun!

The attendant's mind wandered to all the highlights of his night while skipping back towards his sunny home. Meeting the DJ in person was thrilling! What a talented animatronic he was, to create such rhythmic music! Sun also had a mind blowing discovery when he was handed a can of fizzy fazz and realized he could taste it!

Once the liquid touched his tongue, a wall of text containing the nutritional value popped up, but even more fascinating was the feeling of carbonation exploding in his mouth. He swallowed quickly and was amazed to experience the sparkly drink slide down his throat and fill an incineration pouch inside his endo. It resembled a stomach and told him how much had been filled before he would have to empty it. What a bizarre function.

Sun felt so alive!

He couldn't wait to tell Moonie!

A tiny mental notification he had been ignoring while making all his new discoveries popped up again. Since it wasn't beeping as an emergency, Sun had been keeping it on the back burner. He knew it was from Moon and assumed it was a memo to keep him updated while outside the Daycare. He opened it casually and very nearly skipped out of his endo when the image filled his optic visuals.

It was his little human!! And judging by the time stamp at the bottom, it looked like she had shown up just a few precious moments after he had headed upstairs. The solar bots rays wilted and he groaned into his hands. He had the worst timing!! He watched the video on loop, feeling sorry for himself and whining pitifully into the empty air.

Before the video could loop a fourth time, he clicked the next one in hopes of something more mundane. Maybe a status report or a paint stain that needed tending to. Something he could do to trick his mind into keeping busy instead of viewing whatever Moon had recorded that was sure to make him jealous.

What he got was a front row seat to the custodian’s most intimate parts. Matty was nude with her legs hanging open, making a face so lewd that it kicked his rays into high gear. They spun rapidly and he audibly gasped as something thumped against his chest. Sun could see Moon's tongue thrusting in and out of their tiny human and the bot couldn't help himself from drooling obscenely.

Never mind. Thank the Stars for Moon!

There was no audio, but that didn't stop the attendant from drinking in her flushed features or wishing he could hear her panting in person. Would she look embarrassed if caught in such a perverted pose? Or would she arch her back even more to show off for him? Each new scenario was more debauched than the first and Sun felt desperate.

The last message was a single screenshot taken behind the redhead. Her head was turned to look lazily over her shoulder, eyes smoldering with heat and plump lips pulled into a blissful smile. Her shirt was still missing and along her perfect skin were dozens of fresh bites just beginning to bloom into something darker. A note in blue was scribbled along the bottom:

"It's your turn Sunny~"

The time stamp wasn't from that long ago and Sun felt excitement bubble inside him.
He quickly initiated a scan to see if the custodian had clocked out for the night and muttered a mantra of 'please' with his fingers tightly crossed. Luckily the scan came up that she was still in the building and the attendant gave a little sigh of relief. He quickly locked in and launched the program that allowed him access to the camera feeds; flicking through each one rapidly while searching for his target.

No.

Not that one..

YES!!

He saw her leaving the daycare, phone in hand and typing furiously before ducking out of sight again. It took him a few moments to find her slinking around a corner but instead of reaching the elevators, she made a sharp turn towards the stairwell and disappeared from sight. Was she headed towards the tunnels? That was the best place to not be seen after hours but the bot usually avoided that particular set of stairs for a reason. It led straight to Parts & Service and he wouldn't go there willingly so why would she... be...

"Maintenance."

Sun sprang into a full run. He knew exactly who she would go to see in that awful place and every circuit in his body lit up in haste. He was no longer the same clunky hunk of metal he had been used to. His oil was new and slid easily along his joints. Nothing squeaked or whined when he pushed past their limit and within no time, he came to the stretch of hallway that led deeper into the Plex.

The attendant could hear something faintly in the distance that echoed along the walls. Something bright that sliced through the chill in the air and left a warmth in his chest. It took very little effort to zip around the cluster of floor bots that lingered in the dark as Sun made quick work of shortening the distance. The echo grew louder and louder until he could hear it clearly.

There.

Less than a hundred feet away was his little Sunshine.

She had her back to him but he could see her shoulders shaking joyously with that contagious laughter of hers. It left him feeling warm and he longed to curl up in her joy and live there forever. Any feelings of anxiety or restlessness melted away when he was so close to perfection. Wherever she was, Sun was home.

The attendant took another step closer but froze when he picked up a second sound he had missed before. More laughter but this one was deeper and lingered like something sour. He saw the technician lean against his human, much too close for his liking, and say something under his breath. Matty smacked him, but instead of leaving to create space, she joined in with his teasing. Sun's stomach dropped and everything felt wrong.

They were too close.

NononoNO!

This wouldn't do at all!!

The bot's tunnel vision became worse until all he could see was Matty. He didn't know when he had entered the room, but he was suddenly there with one of his arms circling around her like a snake. He lifted her easily and brought her against his chest. The technician looked up, surprised and Sun glared down with such resentful rage it made the smaller man jump back.

"YOU!"

His tone was accusatory and pointed. He took a step closer and his form filled the entire room.

"You just keep getting in the way, mister! What makes you think WE would ever let you take them away from us?"

"Sun! He's- mmh!"

The bot covered the custodian’s mouth, knowing it was terribly rude but a necessary action. His eyes never left the blonde and Tucker had his hand out like he was trying to calm a velociraptor.

"They're ours! Keep your hands to yourself and no touchy!"

The custodian continued to thrash in his grip, but he easily had the upper hand. Sun could feel her warm body pressed against him and it sent a shiver through his endo. He tightened his grip a little harder and her soft noise of complaint made his joints lock up. Oh crumbs... She was so pretty when she looked like this. Helpless.

But Matty continued to surprise him. She wiggled enough to slip his grip just around her head. And once his hand aligned just right, she slipped his finger inside her mouth and bit down.

Hard.

"YE-OUCH!"

There. That's the fighting spirit he loved so much. Oh he wanted to see more. Wanted to push all her buttons to see what she would do next. Yeeessss. His little firecracker. He nursed his finger, noticing a perfect indention of her teeth in his silicon and a heat rolled in his belly. Oh, he would get her back for this.

She pushed her way through the gap in his hold and looked up, glaring at the sun.

"Hey! Don't be a jerk Sunny! Tucker is our friend, remember?"

He shook his head hard enough that his rays flopped around in defiance.

"No no no! He has to go. Go away and shoo."

He couldn't let them keep getting close! What if he took her away? Or worse! What if she liked being around this human more than them? What if they weren't good enough anymore? There was no way his Sunshine would ever pick a technician over them, right!? The blonde was just in the way. A means to an end and if he had to get rid of him somehow, he would.

A loud tsking sound interrupted the sun's thoughts and icey blue snapped towards the short statured menace. Humph, he looked way too confident for someone that could be easily squashed like a ketchup packet between the bot's grip. Tucker had his hands on his hips and a challenging look in his eye that the attendant didn't care for.

"You know what Sundrop, you're absolutely correct. I've overstayed my welcome and it must be soooo irritating to have a stranger just making a mess of things, huh?"

Sun nodded slowly, unsure of where this was headed. But agreeing wholeheartedly. He was glad things were starting to go his way after all.

"The thing is, I rather like the Pizza Plex. And I would love to stay a little longer. BUT I'm not going to stick around where I’m not wanted. So I'll make a deal with ya."

Oh no. There was always a catch with these technicians. Always suckering the bots into making a bad call when it came to things that were important. Things like promising to fix the glitching light when they requested it FOUR separate times. Poor Moon had the worst headache whenever he came out for naptime and when finally cornered the staff said they never got the request! LIARS!!

Or all those promises of repainting their faces when they had to be scrubbed with bleach. It wasn't the kids fault they threw up! But even when management put in a formal request, it would get pushed back. Staff kept saying it wasn't a priority or that they looked better this way… It never got done in the six months they asked. So of course they just stopped putting in requests altogether. Maintenance never had any intention of doing the work, they were all so lazy. LAZY!

"I'm going to show you one reason you should let me stay. Just one."

Tucker's voice snapped the attendant back towards the conversation and he paid closer attention.

"And if you agree, then I can hang out here as lead technician for a little while longer."

"And if I don't like the reason?" Sun shot back suspiciously.

Tucker shrugged and held up his hands in surrender.

"Then I go. Pack up my things and request a transfer back to my old shop."

Sun squinted hard at Tucker, trying to find the lie in his words. But the technician looked sincere. A scan showed his blood pressure was normal, he wasn't fidgety or nervous and he had no trouble maintaining eye contact. Parts and service members weren't known for keeping their word and it would be so easy to speak empty promises.

But Sun's curiosity would always be his downfall. His programming pushed him to always ask questions, to evolve, to learn. And this made his AI all the better for it. So though he would LOVE to disregard the blonde or snub his offer; the attendant couldn't help taking a step forward reluctantly.

"Fine! Fine. What is your one silly reason?"

Tucker looked triumphant and Sun hated him for it. He quickly turned around to type frantically into his computer and then waved one hand wildly to beacon the bot closer. Sun let out a puff of irritation and leaned in closer to read the screen.

These were... blue prints? He quickly skimmed through the document of some monstrous, duel welding attachment that could be fixed to fit on the FB900 model. But where did it attach to??

"What is this-"

Sun started to complain, but Tucker tapped at the bottom of the screen. These attendant went back to reading and found where he pointed.

Attachment Location: Modesty Panel between the units' thighs.

Modesty panel? But wasn't that where...

"Oh."

"Oh indeed."

Sun ignored the cheeky comment from the irritable human and quickly read the contents in its entirety. He continued to scroll and came upon another interesting piece, something with a longer tunnel that connected straight to his nervous system. It looked pillow shaped with a tiny nub nestled in between, that apparently could be changed to something a little larger if the user wanted.

From the front angle it looked strangely familiar...

"Ah. You get one taste and suddenly you're hooked, huh?"

"TUCK!"

Matty fidgeted more aggressively in Sun's hold that broke his concentration from the page. He looked down to see her flushed and shooting angry daggers at the blonde. What did he mean by that? He looked towards his human again for help and she looked towards the ceiling for guidance.

"Its... its similar to the parts I have Sunny."

...

.... oh crumbs.

His head swiveled back towards the screen and with this new information, he could see how it was supposed to attach at the crotch. What a lewd piece of technology. Who would invent this? And why would the technician show him?? It was unfit for his new tasks in the Daycare and even more inappropriate for the patrons he watched over. So then why...

A similar heat from before trickled down his spine as the pieces came together in his mind. Images of himself using these new parts at inappropriate times: showing off to Moon all his pretty new modifications or using them to make the custodian feel good. Sun shivered in anticipation at what that would even feel like and let his gaze travel towards the other human.

"You can install this." Sun marveled in wonder.

Tucker nodded smugly and crossed his arms.

"Yes I can."

This was a lot to take in, but it opened a whole new world of possibilities! Matty was saying something positive about the technician's work. Or maybe his backstory? Sun was having a hard time concentrating with the redhead squirming unintentionally against him again. He wrapped his arm a little tighter around her middle and it had the desired effect he was looking for.

She was panting just a little, taking a few extra moments to catch her breath while talking. His eyes traveled from her lips down the length of her throat and his mind wandered. Would she open wide if he put one of those lewd monstrosities in front of her? Have her swallow around it, push past her boundaries just enough to make her breathless and gasping for air.

The thought thrilled him, but he'd have to think more about it. Maybe even discuss it with Moon. But not right now, he had more pressing matters to return to.

"Fiiiiiiiiine! The meanie pants can stay for now."

Tucker grinned like a fool and the attendant could feel the human in his arms give a sigh of relief.

"But I've got my eye on you! No funny business. "

Sun pointed at his face and then back at the blonde to make sure he understood he was going to watch him more closely. Then he turned on his heel and marched out of Parts and Service before anyone could even say their goodbyes. Good riddance! That place still gave him the heebie jeebies!

He power walked with purpose. But instead of climbing the stairs back up towards the main floor, Sun bypassed them all together. He had a plan and the location had to be more private. He took specific flights that led down into the depths of the Pizza Plex and made crisp twists and turns through the deserted tunnels.

He could hear the human in his grasp making noises of protest. Asking silly questions about 'where he was going' and that they 'could walk on their own'.
Silly thing. What nonsense! Like he would let them go freely after all that. Oh nonono!

Sun continued down until the halls looked more deserted and there was nothing but forgotten supplies and cobwebs from lack of use. He knew what lay down here from when he used to search for suitable endo parts. He knew which rooms were occupied and which lay forgotten, with not even cameras to watch the dust.

He led them to the far back of an empty paint room that still had a few shelves lining the walls. Sun had to bend low to enter and closed the door behind him with a sharp snap. The room had one dim light bulb and no windows to see out of, but with his advanced vision that wouldn't be a problem. He finally set the custodian’s feet on the ground where they stood and stretched before putting their hands on their hips.

"Sun! What the hell was that?"

"Language, Sunshine."

He couldn't keep the growl out of his voice and he could tell it was affecting the smaller human. But she shook her head and gave him a stern look.

"You whisk me away. Don't answer when I'm talking to you and were very rude to our coworker!"

The sunny bot loomed over her, his arms crossed tight and tapped his foot in irritation. It wasn't being rude if the guy deserved it! And he absolutely deserved to be called out!

"He's a P&S technician. They're never to be trusted, nonono! Plus I had more important places to be."

Matty looked around the small room and tilted her head confused.

"Here? This was someplace more important?"

"Yes indee-dee smarty pants."

Sun leaned in, making the redhead back up just a bit to look up into his still smiling face. He kept the large grin frozen in place, similar to how his old body looked. It was cold and entirely fake compared to his own real feelings and Matty could seem to tell. She reached out to take his hand in a promise of comfort but he quickly used it instead to pin it above her head.

She struggled and tried to use her other hand against his chest as leverage, but he snatched it quickly so both of hers were held together. She now had no way to free herself and Sun basked in the control he held over her. She was so soft and such a silly goose if she thought a little struggling would loosen his grip. His other hand traveled up to lightly hold her neck and press his fingers into the bruises he knew colored her skin.

"This is the place I've decided to stake my claim."

Matty gasped and whined in his hold, struggling to relieve some of the pressure against her skin. The bot leaned in closer and tilted her head away to inhale the lingering scent on her skin. She was warm and smelt like home.

"Your... claim?"

She sounded breathless and it shot sparks along his endo. He pressed his heated silicon against her and at such a close proximity, he could even feel her heartbeat dance across her skin. He opened his mouth and bit into the base of her neck, blunt teeth marking up her perfect skin. She moaned beautifully for him, pressing herself closer and he shuddered.

"Sunny! Pleeease."

His oil ran hot and he pulled away to look at her face. She looked ruined. Eyes glossy, mouth parted in a perfect O and panting like she couldn't breath. Oh stars... he had to have her. He roughly pulled her shirt to the side so he could see the marks Moon left on her shoulder. He licked the love bite and decided it needed to be darker. Sinking his teeth in caused Matty to jerk in his hold, eyes going wide and watering at the intensity.

She choked on her breath and harshly exhaled out her nose. How dare she prance around the plex looking so provocative. Anyone could snatch them up at a moment's notice. They were too nice! Too vulnerable. He'd have to show everyone they were off limits. He continued to gnaw additional marks into her shoulder, sucking them deeper into the muscle.

Once he had his fill for the moment, Sun finally released her hands to drag his own down her body shamelessly. He squeezed her breasts till she wheezed and snaked his arms down to cup at her ass.

"S-sunny..."

She wiggled in his grip, pressing her round bottom more fully into his large hands and mewling at the attention. He could tell she liked it. Liked being played with and teased like this; he was eager to feel more of her. Feel her shake and moan against him. Has she done this before? With someone besides himself and Moon?

White hot jealousy surged through his veins at the thought of any previous partners she may have had. Someone who's hands may have touched her similarly and he couldn't stand it. No one else was allowed to see her like this. He held her like a prize, his touch possessive and hungry.

"If you don't want this, you better tell me now, pretty thing."

She nodded and groaned but it wasn't enough. He grabbed her hips and lowered her pants till they sagged in his grip. He ran his fingers along her tummy and she bucked in his grasp.

"I can't heeeeeear yoooou."

"Yes! I want it!"

His hands flicked the fabric away and in a moment the custodian was fully nude from the waist down. His eyes greedily took in her thick thighs and the wet mess he could see dripping down between them. His gaze lingered there and he audibly swallowed, starved for even the smallest taste. But he willed himself to hold back and instead, gave a click of his tongue in disapproval.

"What a mess! Did Moon not clean you up properly? Or is this all new for me?"

His palms fit under her ass and he lifted her high into the air. Sun paid no mind to her squeak of protest and placed her on one of the high shelves. It was very sturdy, but Matty looked nervous nonetheless. Her legs dangled over the edge and in this position, he was at a perfect angle to see her on full display.

"You know, I learned from Moon that you paid us a special visit. He was even first in line for playtime. Marked you up sooooo pretty."

He ran his fingers across the tops of her thighs where Moon's bruises still lingered. The color hadn't had much time to change, but they were very sensitive judging by the way the redhead squirmed. She feebly tried to use her shirt to cover herself, but a quick smack to her thigh stopped that immediately.

"But when it was my turn, you were gone. Playing an intricate game of hide and seek while I looked aaaaalll over for you."

He licked across the abused flesh and then dug his teeth in as a warning. Matty cried out and bucked into the touch even as Sun sucked until the skin was red and tender.

"Then I see you with him. I see you laughing and getting soooooo chummy."

He could see her slit gush the more he marked her pretty skin. He pushed her thighs apart and trailed the tip of his fingers across her dripping lips. Matty's breath quickened and she held her legs apart even wider.

"Has he seen you like this? Seen your ₵Ʉ₦₮ dripping so lewdly."

Matty's eyes went wide at the garbled swear and shook her head in awe. Sun normally wasn't fond of the crass language his partner had picked up. He found it far too derogatory for the small children to hear and kept a strict code within the Daycare to ban it whenever necessary. But with how obscene his human looked, Sun couldn’t escape the vulgar words dripping from his filthy mouth.

His middle finger gently slid in with little resistance and Sun groaned. There was a heat behind his eyes and with no warning he slid in another. Matty's breath hitched and she tried to grab onto the ledge to give her any sense of grounding. Moving his fingers was such a fluid motion with all the slick that had gathered, that when he removed them, a single string connected them together.

"Look at you Sunshine."

His fingers were shiny and wet with her arousal and he popped them in his mouth to get a taste. His vision went hazy with the moan he let out and quickly placed his fingers back into her awaiting folds.

"Look at how messy you are. How messy I can get you with just my fingertips."

He circled his fingers inside, slowly stretching her walls and scissoring them apart and together as he pumped them back in. He slipped a third finger when she had relaxed enough and began angling them up like his research online had told him to do. He would be searching for a little nub or a bundle that would make his little human feel extra good.

He bumped something softly with his prodding that had Matty throw back her head and moan loudly. There we go!
Watching her reactions was half of the fun for the sunny bot. The way she squirmed and whimpered was making his fans start up and he couldn't help punishing that little bundle harder.

"Let me show you that you don't need that silly human. That ol' Sunny can make you feel soooo good."

He pushed his thumb into her clit and softly circled the swollen nub. Her moans turned desperate, babbling incoherent pleas that Sun chose to ignore. He took his time, allowed her to get worked up and then paused until she took heaving gulps of air. He did it again and again, edging her past her limits until her chest was heaving with exertion.

"Suuuunnnny!"

Her whining voice was music to his audio processors. She looked a mess, her eyes welding up with tears and her cheeks blotchy with frustration. She was breathtaking.

"Mmmm. That's it, you're doing so well. Look how greedy your ₱Ʉ₴₴Ɏ is for my touch. I can feel you squeezing so hard around me."

She just needed a liiiiiitle more to fall completely to the pleasure he was providing. She needed to know WHO was doing this to her, to make her never forget. His fingers pushed back in purposefully, starting a brutal pace that had her moaning loudly and shifting her hips to open them wider.

"Do you need more? Do you need ol’ sunny to upgrade further? To obtain one of those smutty appendages to further destroy your hole?"

The custodian whined and nodded yes, bucking her hips in time with his punishing flick of the wrist. He continued to grind into her sweet spot, loving the way she was quickly losing herself. He could feel his processors running hot and his mind getting glitchy, running itself into overdrive at the fantasy of fucking his little companion.

"My aren't you greedy. Maybe I should tie you up and leave you here as a dripping mess for others to find. Would you like that? Want some poor bot finding you with your pretty thighs rubbing together to get any sort of friction?"

She shook her head, gasping as he changed the angle of his fingers. He pumped into her cunt with short, deep thrusts that had her gasping for breath. Her eyes were watering and hazy.

"No? You don't want others finding you in such a compromising position? Then tell your very best friiiiiiend, who's allowed to see you like this?"

"Y-you. Only yooou."

Her voice pitched up at his thrusts sped faster and he could feel the dark possessiveness ooze over him like molasses. They were 'HIS'. His to play with. His to touch and taste and claim. And he was done holding back.

"That's right, Sunshine. You're mine."

He inserted a fourth finger and Matty tightened up with a groan. It was a snug fit, with her being so tight but her body gushed more fluid that helped in the process. He could see how wet his fingers were, how wet her sweet slit was and he needed another taste. His tongue flicked out and rolled across her engorged clit as his fingers punched in at a brutal pace.

She held his shoulders for support and let her legs fall fully open as Sun continued his desperate attempt to make her cum. She was so sweet and pliable, taking everything he gave her and her only response was a mantra of 'please' echoed in his thinkpan.

"Come for me, pretty thing. Come on my fingers, let me make you feel goooood."

His voice is scratchy and demanding as his vision glitches from being overheated. But he knows she can hear them from the way her body trembles in his grip. She grinds her clit into his open mouth and as soon as he flicks both bundles of nerves, her thighs snap closed around his head. Heat and slick pour into his awaiting mouth and he sucks with vigor.

"Yeeeesssss. Goooooood."

His voice rings clear in the small room, vibrating from his chest and demanding more as her back aches and she rides the high of pleasure, moaning loudly. Sun doesn't let up, his fingers and mouth working in tandem until Matty's a quivering mess and mewls in discomfort. Some dark part of Sun wants to keep going and see if she can push past the sensitivity, maybe see how far she can go until she breaks again.

But a much larger part of the day attendant could see the exhaustion weighing his human down. She looked ready to pass out right there on the shelf and that just wouldn't do! He softly removed his fingers from her warm body and she gave a sigh of satisfaction. It sent a jolt through Sun and he groaned in heat as he watched her slowly leak out and down her thighs. He licked at the source again and hummed in content.

"How do you taste sooooo good!"

He cleaned her as best he could with his tongue until she squirmed and tugged at his fluffy collar. Sun took the hint and removed himself from her thighs, expecting a lecture or at least a stern eye glare. But when he lifted his head up to be on level with hers, he froze.

Her cheeks were streaked with tears and her eyes looked glossy and so round. He panicked, knowing full well he was to blame. He took it too far again and now she would never let him touch her! But Matty held his cheeks and pulled his head towards her to devour him in a kiss. She licked into his mouth and they both moaned in unison.

"Sunny. What a wicked tongue you have. Teasing me like that. Saying such filthy things."

She nipped at his lower lip and giggled at his startled yelp. They kissed deeply and Matty peppered the sunny bot with enough kisses to leave him flushed and rays spinning. He had done a good job! She looked so satisfied that it was enough to quench his thirst for the moment.

He nuzzled his face against her chest and she rubbed her thumb along the seam of his neck. He shivered at the sensitivity and pressed closer.

"You know, Tuck isn't a bad guy."

Sun's eyes snapped open but Matty held him close enough that he couldn't move away. Nonono! He didn't want to hear more about him! He didn't want his name on their lips! He couldn't risk jerking his head away and potentially hurting his little Light, but they were making this very difficult for him! He wiggled in discomfort as her voice swirled around him softly.

"I came to him for help. Asked him about the possibility of getting you other parts installed and he agreed to help. Said he's done it before to other animatronics."

Sun stopped struggling and tiled his head to listen to his smaller human. The ball of anxiety returning to his chest and a wall of possessiveness surrounded him like a shroud. She could have come to him or Moon to talk about something so intimate! Why ask the technician? Sun just couldn't wrap his head around it.

"We could have helped you Sunshine! We've been able to change our own parts before! That human is completely unnecessary."

"That human is my friend and I 'like' spending time with him."

Her words cut him deep, making him flinch in her hold. His rays shrunk inward as his mind went crazy with the implications. Was he wrong? Did she actually prefer human companionship now that she found someone to hang out with? Would their relationship continue to grow?

"More than... us?"

His eyes met hers and he steeled his gaze to resolve his aching heart.

"Do you like spending time with him, more than Moon or me?"

Sun tried to cool his expression, keep it neutral so his emotions wouldn't dictate this moment. But the pools of espresso he stared into, heated under his watch. She held herself a little higher, caring not that she was mostly naked in that moment and spoke slowly to emphasize each word.

"I want to make this perfectly clear."

She stared down the attendant, a long look that made the bot feel small and overly exposed. He continued to fidget with his hands and was having trouble keeping his gaze level with hers.

"I sit with people I'm friendly with. I may laugh, joke or even get close to other members of staff if we happen to bond in some way. I might have deep and meaningful relationships with people you dont 100% like or get along with."

Each word stabbed through his false bravado and he knew she could see right through him. Past his endo, past all the wires and into the dark recesses of his very being. He hated the thought of her with someone else. SHARING her with other people.

Why couldn't she just stay with him? With Moon? Couldn't she see that they would do anything for her? That she didn't need anyone else?? After a moment that felt like all eternity, the custodian held out both her hands.

"And it's ok for you to feel frustrated."

Sun closed his eyes and took them in his own; clenching at her soft touch like a lifeline. She rubbed circles into his silicon and took exaggerated deep breaths that he began to mirror. He could feel the tunnel vision begin to fade and with it, more clarity of the situation. He blinked hard, willing the lump in his throat to clear up before looking back into mocha sweetness.

"Tucker is the first coworker besides my boss that I've contacted with. Someone who knows about my relationship with you two. I like hanging out with him. I like being able to talk to other people about you!"

She squeezed his hand, her eyes lighting up and filling with an emotion he was still struggling with. He could see her trying so hard to get him to understand and he was trying! He really was!

"But..."

Her face became more serious, eyes steady and looking into him with that intensity that had him holding his artificial breath.

"He is not you."

She held his gaze, keeping him locked in this moment. Forcing him to hear what she had to say.

"He cannot ever replace you in my life or take me away from this place. Sun, you are special to me and my heart yearns for you and Moon in ways I can't even begin to understand."

He could feel her blood pumping faster through the pulse in her wrist. Her heart beating rapidly at her confession and her eyes searching his in hopes that he could understand. He could feel sparks flying along every notch of his being, could feel her breath against his and he found himself lost in her gaze. Becoming drunk at her closeness.

"I....

I adore you. I need you. I want you in my life. And come hell or high water, nothing will keep me from you."

His eyes grew wide, greedily searching her face for more. Yeess. Yes his heart felt the same. He longed for her and his hands grasped her face tenderly as if she were made of porcelain. He kissed her deeply, softer than before but with such intensity driving him. He wanted their lips to meld together and become locked as one for as long as he could hold this moment. Needed her to know...

"Sunshine! I.. I need.."

Matty put a finger to his lips tenderly and Sun froze with the words dying on his tongue. She looked like she had a million things trying to burst out of her all at once and gave him a pleading expression.

"Sunny, there's something else... something reeeally important I need to tell you."

She looked torn, like she couldn't come up with enough words needed to speak. She kept opening her mouth and then closing it with a click until finally she let out a harsh breath.

"But it wouldn't be fair to only have one half of my heart hear it. Can you be patient, my love?"

Love?!?

Sun's fan kicked on as his rays spun around his face. He could feel his silicon explode with warmth as his body became gooey and unresponsive. He nuzzled her captive cheeks and exhaled loudly, freeing himself from the tension he tied around himself. He nodded at her request and became silent with his own thoughts. After a moment and another kiss to her cheek, he responded.

"I... will TRY to get along with... Maintenance."

Sun still had lingering memories of their old technicians. Could see the sneers or the cold indifference whenever they asked for help. But his thoughts traveled back to Tucker. Back to how their first meet up took place, it was jovial and so many questions he was excited to ask. The blonde seemed genuinely excited to get to know the attendants and had treated them kindly. Pluuuuuuus if his Sunshine liked him, then maaaaaaybe he could trust this human too.

A small ding chimed in the quiet room and Matty looked to her wrist in surprise. Sun got the same internal notification and gasped at his negligence.

"Oh good golly gumdrops! It's 6am! You should be home sleeping!!! What am I to do with such a troublemaker?"

The attendant gave his best stern glare and playfully wiggled his finger in the custodian’s face. He could tell that the teasing had worked when his small human rolled her eyes fondly and pinched his cheeks for good measure.

"Oh I think you’ve punished this troublemaker more than enough for one night."

She muttered something sassy under her breath that the sun couldn't quite catch. And he would have been more worried if he hadn't physically seen the glow of content surrounding his little Light. Instead, he played up the antics and gave his best puppy dog eyes while scooping her up into his arms.

"You know it's bad manners to do that Sunshine. I wanna hear what's going on in that pretty head of yours!"

The redhead huffed and crossed her arm in defiance at Sun still not allowing her to walk, but chose that moment to cradle his face instead. He could feel the long strokes of her skin against his and hissed softly when her nails dug into the wires at the back of his neck.

"I said if this is how you plan to punish me, maybe I should make you jealous more often."

His hands dug into her hips hard enough for her to squeak as he groaned at the custodian's teasing. She gave him a scandalous wink and the sun felt his voice drop in pitch as his excitement grew in his chest.

"Naughty Naughty. We'll have to fix that rebellious streak of yours."

Maybe sleep could be postponed for a liiiiiiitle bit. Just this once.