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Michelle, what are the things you like about the rest of the toys here?

Ask #23

💜 - Well... there are a lot of things I like about the toys.

💜 - Huggy has been with me from the start of this journey inside the factory, even though he was kinda observing me and pursuing me at the beginning. But after that, his sweet side came out, and he’s been protecting me the best he can. He’s definitely one of my top ten favorite toys.

*Michelle placed her hand against her chest.*

💜 - The Mommy Long Legs toy was the second toy I bought in the factory, and that holds a special place in my heart. But when I saw Mommy in person, my initial thought was ‘scary spider’, but eventually, I grew on her, mostly because of her motherly nature.

*Michelle smiled.*

💜 - Bunzo has been like a little brother to me. Compared to the boys I’ve been around in a few foster homes, Bunzo is a hundred times better than them; they were dicks.

💜 - The Mini Huggies are cute little creatures that act like cats, and even though I lost a lot of times at Statues, I love PJ; his face is cute.

*Michelle removed her hand from her chest and rubbed the back of her neck.*

💜 - I never got to meet Kissy during my time at the factory as a kid, but throughout the journey, she’s much like her toy counterpart: sweet and caring. And I think her dynamic with Huggy is really cute.

*Michelle held her hand out.*

💜 - The first time I saw a form of the Smiling Critters was their TV show back in my orphanage, and I was a huge fan of it; it sucks that it got canceled after the whole CatNap plush incident. But still, I loved their characteristics: DogDay’s cheery personality, CatNap’s calm nature, Bobby’s caring heart, Hoppy’s energetic spirit, Kickin’s cool vibes, Bubba’s intelligent mind, Crafty’s artistic imagination, and Picky’s helpful attitude.

💜 - When I first met our orphanage’s Miss Delight, she gave me a bit of creepy vibes, but much like Mommy, I warmed up to her, and she’s really kind.

💜 - Now Doey... the first time I saw him was in a commercial, and that catchy jingle playing would always get me to sing it.

*Michelle looked down with a slight frown and crossed her arms.*

💜 - And after the incident, he was the first toy that caught my eyes, and I had to get him... he’s brought me comfort ever since, and it had to be a coincidence that Kevin was a part of Doey.

*Michelle looked forward with a smile.*

💜 - I also believe a year after I saw Doey’s commercial, they decided to release Suzy’s commercial; her cheery and bubbly personality always made me smile when I saw her.

💜 - The first time I saw Yarnaby, I loved his mane; the vibrant rainbow color fits him so well.

💜 - And while I never owned a Pianosaurus toy or a Boogie Bot toy, I love the music they play.

💜 - As for the Nightmare Critters, they were a nuisance at the beginning, but I’m kinda warming up to the ones in my group.

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Ask #22

*Yarnaby tilted his head, confused.*

🦁 - Burnt away? My mane isn’t burnt; only covered in dirt... (lowly) and possibly dried blood from dead toys...

*Yarnaby looked down.*

🦁 - And it gets tangled pretty often; the Doctor would brush my mane if I get bad knots.

*Yarnaby looked forward with bright eyes.*

🦁 - But I don’t mind them; they allowed me to spend some time with him when things are quiet. And I can’t wait to do the same thing with Master.

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A/N - For those wondering, the part where Yarnaby dies/gets burned is given to a different toy in the main story.

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Dare #15

A/N - I apologize for being away for a while. I was changing the paragraph style and grammar corrections on my main story and a few dares and asks. I hope y’all enjoy this long-awaited dare and have a wonderful day.

Special Icons:

Glamrock Freddy - 🎤

Gregory - 🩹(this is an homage to the bandage on his cheek, and the watch emoji didn’t look right.)

Roxanne Wolf - 🐺

Glamrock Chica - 🍕

Monty - 🐊

Vanessa - 🔦

Vanny - 🔪

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💜 - Is that acronym supposed to mean that Freddy Fazbear’s game?

*Michelle sighed and rubbed the back of her neck.*

💜 - I’d rather not stay in an office and wait til 6 a.m.

*CatNap nodded.*

🌙 - Agreed...

*Author floated toward the duo.*

🌟 - Actually, this one is different compared to that other dare.

*The group looked at Author.*

🌟 - You’ll see once you two get there.

*Michelle was confused.*

💜 - Once we get—

*Before Michelle could finish, she and CatNap suddenly disappeared, which shocked the group. Soon after, the group glared at Author and growled, which made them panic.*

🌟 - H-Hang on; let me explain before you go bloodthirsty.

*Dough hands with red claws got around Author before getting close and forming a dough cage, which shocked them. Kevin pulled Author close to him as his body boiled.*

❤️ - Start talking then...

*The others looked at Author with death glares.*

🌟 - All I did was transport those two to a different area. If you let me go, I can show you guys their locations.

*The group stared at Author until Kevin undid his hands and looked at them.*

❤️ - Then do it...

*Author nodded as they started shining a bit. Soon after, two different screens appeared: one at the lobby of a large pizzaplex, and the other at a raceway. Soon after, Michelle appeared at the lobby, while CatNap appeared at the raceway, which made the group sigh in relief. At the pizzaplex lobby, Michelle looked around.*

💜 - What the hell? Where am I?

*Michelle looked forward and saw a large statue of a robot animatronic wearing a top hat and bowtie with shoulder pauldrons holding a microphone and a microphone stand.*

💜 - Is that... Freddy?

🌟 - Sort of... this version is called Glamrock Freddy.

*Michelle was shocked and looked around.*

💜 - Author? Where are you, and how am I hearing your voice?

🌟 - Don’t freak out, I’m using telepathy. As for your question, I’m in the main area with everyone else.

*Michelle sighed a bit and looked at the statue.*

💜 - Alright... what is this place?

🌟 - This is Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex, a large, three-story, eighties-themed family entertainment center with various attractions in this establishment.

*CatNap looked around the raceway and spotted a mural of a wolf animatronic with a green streak in her hair wearing a racer jacket and two black-and-white checkered flags.*

🌟 - Your objective is very simple: reunite with one another while surviving the onslaught of this place. If they touch you, you’ll be reset at your spawn point. Don’t worry, though, each one of you will meet up with an ally inside this pizzaplex; they won’t reset you and will help you the best they can. The others are watching, but unfortunately, they can’t help this time.

*Michelle sighed in slight annoyance.*

💜 - (lowly) Well, that’s just great...

🌟 - Good luck to both of you and let this dare begin.

*Michelle crossed her arms and walked forward with a hum.*

💜 - A three-story-tall building with multiple attractions, huh? I’ll need to find a map first.

*As Michelle looked around, she spotted a gift shop on the right side, which made her hum.*

💜 - Maybe that gift shop will have one.

*The others looked at Michelle as she approached the gift shop.*

💖 - Don’t gift shops usually carry maps for the said place?

*Matthew nodded.*

🧡 - If I recall, they usually do for tourists or those who want to collect maps of places they’ve been to.

*Kevin stared at Michelle as she entered the gift shop.

❤️ - It’s smart thinking.

*Michelle looked around the area.*

💜 - (lowly) Nothing so far...

*As Michelle walked around, she spotted a plush of a white chicken wearing a pink leotard, lime green gloves, and pink and green leg warmers.*

💜 - If that statue is Glamrock Freddy, I’m guessing you’re Glamrock Chica.

*Unbeknownst to Michelle, a woman with blonde hair wearing a security uniform stood at the opening. The security guard clicked her tongue.*

🔦 - (lowly) Another one? I already got one brat to deal with; I don’t need a teen with weird arms here, too.

*The security guard approached Michelle until she was behind her. When the security guard was close, she tried looking at Michelle.*

��� - Hey—

*Michelle screamed a bit before turning to the security guard and punching her with her right fist, and her eyes closed, which made her collapse to the ground. When Michelle opened her eyes, she gasped when she saw the security guard on the ground, with a bruise on her cheek, unconscious; she started panicking.*

💜 - Ah shit; not again!

*Most of the group was confused.*

🧡 - Again?

*When the group turned their heads to the siblings, Katelynn sweatdropped while Kevin turned his head away, snickering and covering his mouth.*

💖 - A similar incident happened in Playcare. Big Brother dared Joseph to jump scare Big Sister; it ended with him with a black eye.

*The group sweatdropped and looked at Michelle as she kneeled and placed her finger against the security guard’s wrist. Soon after, Michelle sighed in relief.*

💜 - She still has a pulse; that’s good...

*When Michelle stood properly, she clenched her fists.*

💜 - But still...

*Michelle glared at the unconscious security guard.*

💜 - That was the stupidest shit you’ve ever done! If I were trying to rob you, approaching me would be the last thing you should do?! You’re lucky I didn’t have my flare hand out, or you would’ve been dead, you fucking moron?!

*Kevin snorted and laughed with dough tears pricking his eyes while hitting his hand against his knee. Soon after, Kevin calmed down and looked at the screen while wiping his dough tears away.*

❤️ - That’s my girl...

*Michelle let out a loud huff and looked around the area.*

💜 - I’d rather not get caught with an assault charge; where can I hide her?

*Soon after, Michelle spotted a janitor’s closet before carrying the security guard under her arms and dragging her toward it. When Michelle was close, she placed her hand on the doorknob and twisted it before opening it. Michelle pulled the security guard into the closet before laying her on the ground. As Michelle stepped out of the closet, she looked at the security guard.*

💜 - (lowly) Hopefully, you weren’t the person who’s supposed to be my ally...

*After Michelle closed the door, she looked at the register and spotted a map, which made her smile.*

💜 - Sweet! That’s just what I needed.

*Michelle went behind the register and grabbed a map before approaching the door.*

💜 - Now I need a suitable place to lay this map on.

*At the raceway, CatNap walked around the area with a hum.*

🌙 - Most peculiar... It’s a racetrack of sorts...

*As CatNap looked around, he spotted the logo ‘Roxy Raceway’ on the wall.*

🌙 - This area is themed to whoever this Roxy is... but that doesn’t matter.

*Unbeknownst to CatNap, someone was staring at him as he looked around.*

🌙 - How can I get to Angel?

*CatNap heard something knock on the ground, which made him turn to a bunch of boxes. CatNap stared at the boxes and quietly approached them. When CatNap looked on the other side, he saw nothing. CatNap heard footsteps, which made him look around before they went quiet.*

🌙 - (in head) I guess I’m not the only one in this place.

*CatNap looked at the boxes and sniffed around them before turning his head to the register area and approaching it.*

🌙 - Whoever you are, I can smell your scent; I won’t harm you if you show yourself.

*As CatNap stood before the register area, he heard a voice.*

??? - You promise?

*CatNap tilted his head.*

🌙 - (in head) It sounds like a boy; definitely younger than Angel...

*CatNap cleared his throat.*

🌙 - Yes, I promise...

*Silence filled the room until CatNap saw hands being placed on the counter. Soon after, CatNap saw a young boy with brown hair, with a bandage on his right cheek, wearing a blue t-shirt with two horizontal white stripes, a white shirt underneath, a watch designed after Glamrock Freddy on his right wrist, tan cargo shorts, white socks, and red and cyan-colored sneakers with dark grey soles stand up. CatNap lowered his head to the boy.*

🌙 - What is your name, child?

*The boy nervously looked at CatNap.*

🩹 - I-I’m Gregory...

*CatNap hummed a bit.*

🌙 - Gregory, huh? It seems like you’re the ally I’ve been looking for.

*As Michelle walked up the steps, she spotted a few bots with white, ovoid-esque heads, peach-pink blush circles below their eyes, a singular segmented metal spine with a chest suit piece, and a singular piece that tapers outwards, ending with two wheels wearing security hats and holding flashlights. Michelle was shocked and quickly hid behind a photo booth machine; she poked her head out and looked at the robots.*

💜 - (in head) They have security robots too, huh? I’ll need to distract these guys...

*Michelle tucked the map in her right pocket before twisting the knob on her right arm, switching it from the Omni-Hand to the orange hand. Michelle approached the other end of the photo booth and aimed her right arm forward before pulling the trigger with her left hand, shooting the flare and hitting the ground. The security bots looked at the flare and approached it. When the security bots were close to the flare, Michelle sprinted away.*

💜 - (lowly) That should distract them for a little while...

*As Michelle turned the corner, she bumped into something, which made her back up and shake her head a bit.*

??? - Are you alright, miss?

*Michelle froze and looked up; she saw Glamrock Freddy standing before her, which made her eyes widen. Michelle aimed her right arm at Glamrock Freddy and placed her hand on the trigger, which made him panic and wave his hands.*

🎤 - H-Hold on, there; I’m not here to hurt you!

*Michelle sternly looked at Glamrock Freddy.*

💜 - You think I’m gonna believe that? I’m not so easily fooled.

*Glamrock Freddy’s ears twitched a bit before looking behind Michelle; he saw an alligator animatronic with a red mohawk wearing black spiked bracelets, yellow star-shaped sunglasses, and purple shoulder pauldrons looking around, growling a bit.*

🐊 - Where are you, you little brat?

*Glamrock Freddy froze.*

🎤 - (lowly) Monty...

*Glamrock Freddy looked at Michelle and placed his hands under her arms, which shocked her.*

💜 - Hey, what are you—

*Glamrock Freddy carried Michelle on his shoulder and sprinted away.*

🎤 - No time to explain, we have to move.

*Michelle realized something and turned her head to Glamrock Freddy, shocked.*

💜 - (in head) He’s carrying me, and I’m not respawning back at the lobby. Then he’s...

*The others stared at Glamrock Freddy, shocked.*

💖 - He’s an ally?

*Author floated toward the group.*

🌟 - That’s right; in this game, Glamrock Freddy is Gregory’s ally.

*Kevin looked at Author.*

❤️ - What about the other animatronics?

*Author shone a bit before a hologram of a person wearing a grinning, bipedal, golden-yellow rabbit wearing a purple vest.*

🌟 - The others are infected with a virus made by this guy, Glitchtrap.

*Soon after, a hologram image of a female wearing a white bunny costume with stitching on it, wearing a bunny mask, and a blue bow.*

🌟 - The first one who got infected with this virus is a woman who goes by the name Vanny. Whether that’s her actual name or a nickname, it doesn’t matter. She managed to infect everyone but Freddy. Their goal was like any other FNAF game: survive until 6.

*At the raceway, Gregory examined CatNap as he eyed him.*

🩹 - What the heck even are you? Are you an animatronic too?

*CatNap looked at Gregory.*

🌙 - I am not... I’m a toy.

*Gregory deadpanned CatNap.*

🩹 - Toys aren’t supposed to talk.

*CatNap glanced away.*

🌙 - (lowly) I’m a special case...

*Gregory crossed his arms.*

🩹 - Then do you have a name?

*CatNap nodded.*

🌙 - I am CatNap...

*Gregory raised his brow.*

🩹 - CatNap? That’s a pretty lame name.

*CatNap rolled his eyes.*

🌙 - I don’t care about your opinion.

*Gregory huffed a bit before looking at his watch and tapping on it.*

🩹 - I’m more of a dog person than a cat person, anyway.

*CatNap glared at Gregory as he dug his claws into the ground.*

🌙 - (in head) Angel, give me patience so I don’t kill this mongrel...

*Inside an enclosed office, Glamrock Freddy looked around the area.*

🎤 - It looks like we’re safe for now...

*Glamrock Freddy placed Michelle on the ground.*

🎤 - Apologies for that...

*Michelle waved her hand.*

💜 - It’s fine; you got me out of danger, so it worked out.

*Glamrock Freddy smiled a bit before his eyes lit up. Horizontal light shot out from Glamrock Freddy’s eyes before moving them up and down Michelle, which surprised her; soon after, the light disappeared.*

🎤 - Scanning complete.

*Glamrock Freddy hummed a bit.*

🎤 - Odd... it seems like you’re not in the guest list either.

*Michelle looked away with a sweatdrop.*

💜 - (in head) I won’t be because I’m not from this dimension.

*Glamrock Freddy looked at Michelle.*

🎤 - What is your name?

*Michelle looked at Glamrock Freddy.*

💜 - The name is Michelle Mercia, but my friends call me Misha.

*Glamrock Freddy hummed a bit.*

🎤 - Misha, huh? What exactly are you doing inside this place?

*Michelle was hesitant and rubbed the back of her neck.*

💜 - Well, you see, my... friend and I got separated from one another and are trying to reunite again.

*Glamrock Freddy hummed.*

🎤 - Your friend, huh? Maybe my friend has come in contact with your friend.

*The duo heard beeping, which surprised Michelle.*

🎤 - Speaking of my friend...

*Soon after, the beeping stopped.*

🩹 - Freddy, are you there?

*Glamrock Freddy nodded.*

🎤 - Yes, Gregory, I’m here; is something wrong?

🩹 - The most bizarre thing happened; I found a giant talking purple cat toy.

*Glamrock Freddy looked baffled.*

🎤 - A giant talking purple cat toy?

*When Glamrock Freddy turned his head to Michelle, she nervously laughed.*

💜 - Would you believe me when I say that’s the friend I’m talking about?

*Glamrock Freddy stared at Michelle before looking forward.*

🎤 - Where are you right now?

🩹 - We’re at Roxy Raceway.

*Glamrock Freddy nodded.*

🎤 - Got it; I have a human who’s friends with that toy. We’ll meet up with you two at Roxy Raceway. Until then, stay safe.

*After the call ended, Michelle pulled the map out of her pocket and laid it on a counter before looking at it.*

💜 - Roxy Raceway, huh?

*Michelle pointed to the entrance as Glamrock Freddy approached her.*

💜 - We’re currently here on the ground floor...

*Soon after, Michelle pointed to Roxy Raceway on the map.*

💜 - And Roxy Raceway is on the second floor.

*Michelle placed her hand against her chin.*

💜 - Getting to them will be tough...

*Glamrock Freddy nodded.*

🎤 - Indeed... especially with no passes; it’ll not be easy to get around.

*Michelle annoyingly sighed.*

💜 - Well, that’s just great...

*Glamrock Freddy looked at Michelle.*

🎤 - Not to worry, though; I know of a way that will take us straight to Roxy Raceway.

*Michelle hummed.*

💜 - Now that’s promising.

*Michelle turned to Glamrock Freddy with stern eyes and held her right arm up.*

💜 - However, if this is some sort of trap—

*Glamrock Freddy held his arms up.*

🎤 - Rest assured, Misha, I will escort you back to your friend safely. I promise...

*Michelle stared at Glamrock Freddy before sighing and lowering her right arm.*

💜 - Alright... I’ll take your word for it.

*Michelle approached the door.*

💜 - C’mon, we shouldn’t keep them waiting.

*Glamrock Freddy nodded as he followed Michelle. After the door opened and Michelle stepped out of the room, her vision started glitching out and turning red a bit, which shocked her. When Michelle looked at the photo booth, her eyes widened when she saw Vanny frolic forward. As Glamrock Freddy walked out, Michelle quickly hid before poking her head out.*

💜 - What the hell was that?

*Glamrock Freddy looked at the photo booth.*

🎤 - That is a photo booth; it’s a machine that takes pictures for—

*Michelle quickly shook her head.*

💜 - Not that.

*Michelle turned her head to Glamrock Freddy.*

💜 - Did you not see her?

*Glamrock Freddy tilted his head, confused.*

🎤 - Her? Unfortunately, no; this scenario sounds similar to the one with Gregory by the fountain.

*Michelle froze and looked forward.*

💜 - (in head) There’s someone in here that the animatronics can’t see, but humans can. Does that mean whoever that person was is a human too with a special power?

*Glamrock Freddy looked at Michelle, concerned.*

🎤 - Are you alright, Misha?

*Michelle shook her head and got out of hiding.*

💜 - I’m fine; if you didn’t see it, then forget it. Let’s just head to Roxy Raceway.

*Glamrock Freddy nodded as the duo went down the steps. The others stared at the screen showing Michelle and Glamrock Freddy. DogDay crossed his arms.*

☀️ - He can’t see it, but she and the rest of us could?

*Matthew nodded.*

🧡 - That’s very bizarre...

*Author floated toward the duo.*

🌟 - That’s because of the virus; it makes animatronics like Freddy unable to see her.

*Katelynn hummed.*

💖 - There’s one thing that’s been bugging me.

*The others looked at Katelynn.*

💖 - Besides CatNap and the animatronics, there’s supposed to be three humans, right?

*Author nodded.*

🌟 - That’s right.

*Katelynn placed her finger against her chin.*

💖 - Then what is Vanny? She showed up minutes after Big Sister knocked out that security guard, while Vanny never showed up when the security guard was behind her.

*Matthew hummed.*

🧡 - Now that you mention it, you do make a valid point.

*The group realized something and looked at the screen.*

☀️ - Then does that mean...

*Kevin growled a bit.*

❤️ - That security guard and Vanny are the same damn person.

*Kevin clenched his fists and trembled a bit.*

❤️ - And we can’t even relay the other two that kind of information.

*Katelynn looked at Kevin, concerned, before placing her hand against his arm, which made him look at her. Kevin sighed a bit before looking at the screen with Michelle and Glamrock Freddy on it, concerned.*

❤️ - (in head) Please be careful, Misha...

*At Roxy Raceway, Gregory sighed a bit as he lowered his right arm and turned to CatNap.*

🩹 - Apparently, Freddy found your friend, and they’re heading to Roxy Raceway.

*CatNap had happy eyes and wagged his tail.*

🌙 - They found Angel; I’m glad...

*Gregory huffed a bit and crossed his arms.*

🩹 - I didn’t think you had someone looking for you. I bet they’re probably as weird as—

*CatNap’s tail destroyed a few boxes, which made Gregory flinch.*

🌙 - What was it you were about to say about my Angel?

*Gregory looked away with a sweatdrop.*

��� - Uh... forget what I said...

*Gregory looked at the destroyed boxes.*

🩹 - (in head) Note to self, don't insult his friend...

*CatNap’s ears twitched a bit before turning to the back with his ears pointed back.*

🌙 - Someone's coming.

*Gregory looked at the back and saw Glamrock Chica and a wolf animatronic with a long silver mane with a green streak, green claws on her hands, and purple claws on her feet, wearing a red crop top, hot pants, purple arm and leg warmers, and red shoulder pads.*

🍕 - Where are you~?

🐺 - There is nowhere to hide.

*Gregory froze.*

🩹 - It's Glamrock Chica and Roxanne Wolf; they're after me.

*CatNap hummed.*

🌙 - I see...

*CatNap wrapped his tail around Gregory, which shocked him, before lifting him and placing him on his back.

🌙 - You should consider this a great honor; I only let Angel and the smaller toys ride on my back.

*The animatronics looked at CatNap.*

🍕 - What is that? A cat?

*Roxanne Wolf readied her claws.*

🐺 - I don't care about some dumb cat; that brat is on its back. We gotta take that thing down to get to him.

*CatNap growled and extended his claws.*

🌙 - If you think you can kill me that easily, you’re either brave or ignorant; you’ll regret it with your life.

*Under the pizzaplex, Michelle and Glamrock Freddy were walking forward. Michelle looked around the area.*

💜 - It makes sense for a place this big would have utility tunnels. And this area can lead us to Roxy Raceway?

*Glamrock Freddy nodded.*

🎤 - That’s correct.

*Michelle hummed and nodded.*

💜 - Don’t worry, CatNap; I’ll reunite with you soon.

*As Glamrock Freddy examined Michelle, she glanced at him.*

💜 - Is there something you want to ask?

*Glamrock Freddy flinched a bit and looked forward.*

🎤 - Uh, well... there’s something I’d like to ask you.

*Glamrock Freddy looked down.*

🎤 - Though... it may be a sensitive topic...

*Michelle stared at Glamrock Freddy before looking forward.*

💜 - It’s about my arms, isn’t it?

*Glamrock Freddy looked at Michelle, surprised, before nodding.*

🎤 - (lowly) Yes...

*Michelle sighed a bit as she placed her left hand under her right arm and lifted it a bit.*

💜 - Well, there was an... accident that happened a while back. I somehow lived after the accident, but I lost my arms because of it.

*Glamrock Freddy stared at Michelle, shocked, before looking down with a frown, and his ears lowering.*

🎤 - I’m so sorry that you went through that...

*Michelle turned her head to Glamrock Freddy before smiling a bit.*

💜 - Thank you for the sincerity.

*Glamrock Freddy nodded as he looked around; soon after, he spotted something.*

🎤 - There's a bag up ahead.

*Michelle looked forward and saw a long duffel bag before approaching it. When Michelle was close to the bag, she twisted the knob, switching from the orange hand to the Omni-Hand before crouching to it. Michelle opened the duffel bag and saw a Glamrock Freddy-themed miniature golf club before pulling it out.

💜 - (lowly) This could be useful...

*Unbeknownst to Michelle, Montgomery Gator stood before a fenced gate before punching it, which made her look at him with widened eyes and collapse on her butt.*

🐊 - You’re not the brat I’m looking for, but you’ll do nicely. Come here!

*As Montgomery Gator reached for Michelle, Glamrock Freddy charged toward him and tackled him to the ground. Michelle looked at Glamrock Freddy, shocked, before standing up.*

💜 - Freddy!

*Glamrock Freddy turned his head to Michelle as Montgomery Gator struggled.*

🎤 - Go on ahead; I’ll catch up!

*Michelle was shocked.*

💜 - But—

🎤 - I’ll be fine; just get to your friend!

*Michelle looked at Glamrock Freddy, concerned, before looking down. Michelle clenched the miniature golf club's handle with her right hand before sprinting away.*

💜 - Be careful!

*When Michelle was out of sight, Montgomery Gator growled at Glamrock Freddy before pushing him off. Glamrock Freddy took a fighting stance as Montgomery Gator stood up.*

🐊 - You’ll regret that, Freddy.

*Glamrock Freddy was determined as Montgomery Gator charged toward him.*

🎤 - (in head) Stay safe, Misha, and find your friend.

*At Roxy Raceway, Glamrock Chica hit the wall hard before sliding down and collapsing on the ground. Roxanne Wolf crashed into a few boxes before hitting the ground. CatNap tried catching his breath.*

🌙 - (lowly) That takes care of them for now...

*CatNap wrapped his tail around Gregory before placing him on the ground.*

🌙 - We should be safe, for now.

*Gregory nodded.*

🩹 - I hope so...

*The duo’s vision started glitching out and turning red a bit, which shocked them. The duo looked forward and saw Vanny holding a kitchen knife.*

🔪 - There you are...

*Gregory’s eyes widened as Vanny walked forward.*

🩹 - Vanny...

*CatNap charged toward Vanny.*

🌙 - I don’t know who you are, but I can tell you’re dangerous. Even though Angel doesn’t like this, I must end you.

*CatNap tried swiping at Vanny with his claws, but she swiftly dodged him.*

🔪 - I don’t care about you.

*As CatNap turned to Vanny, she tackled Gregory to the ground.*

🔪 - I care about ending this one’s life.

*Gregory panicked and struggled.*

🩹 - Help me, CatNap!

*Roxanne Wolf slowly got up and looked at CatNap before reaching out to him.*

🌙 - Greg—

*Unbeknownst to CatNap, Roxanne Wolf touched his leg, which caused him to disappear. The group looked at the screen, shocked; DogDay sternly looked at Author.*

☀️ - What happened to Catnap?

*Author looked at DogDay.*

🌟 - He got touched by Roxy. If they touch you, you’ll disappear, and then respawn back to your last location. Luckily for CatNap, his spawn point is at Roxy Raceway; he’ll just have to wait for thirty seconds.

*The group looked at the screen, worried.*

🧡 - That boy will be dead in thirty seconds.

*Katelynn covered her eyes with her hands.*

💖 - I can’t watch...

*Gregory was shocked before looking at Vanny in a panic as she raised her knife. Before Vanny could do anything, they heard a voice.*

💜 - Hey, bitch!

*When Vanny turned her head to the back, she saw Michelle with the miniature golf club raised.*

💜 - Fore!

*Michelle swung the miniature golf club against Vanny’s head, which knocked her back and collapse on the ground. Some of the group made ‘tss’ noises while others cringed.*

☀️ - (lowly) That’s gonna leave a mark.

*Katelynn uncovered her eyes and saw Michelle, which made her smile and wag her tail.*

💖 - Big Sister!

*Kevin smiled.*

❤️ - Nice going, Misha.

*Gregory sat up and looked at Michelle as she dropped the miniature golf club.*

🩹 - (lowly) Whoa...

*Michelle turned her head to Gregory.*

💜 - You OK, kid?

*Gregory nodded as he got up.*

🩹 - Yeah, I’m fine thanks to you. I’m guessing you're Angel?

*Michelle giggled a bit.*

💜 - That’s a nickname CatNap calls me.

*Michelle turned to Gregory and held her hand out.*

💜 - My full name is Michelle Mercia, but I let people call me Misha.

*Gregory looked at Michelle’s hand before placing his in hers and shaking it.*

🩹 - I’m Gregory.

*After the duo let go, Gregory hugged Michelle, which surprised her.*

🩹 - Thank you, Misha...

*Michelle smiled and petted Gregory’s head.*

💜 - Don’t mention it.

*Vanny slowly got up, which made the duo look at her.*

💜 - Get behind me, kid.

*Gregory nodded and hid behind Michelle as they stepped back. A red stain formed on Vanny’s head, which made her place her hand against it.*

🔪 - (lowly) That’s twice now...

*Vanny got up and gave the duo a death glare before approaching them.*

🔪 - I’ll kill the older one first, then I’ll deal with the kid...

*Michelle gritted her teeth.*

💜 - (in head) Damn it, this isn’t good...

*Michelle looked up and saw the ledge of the upper floor. When Michelle looked forward, she saw CatNap reappear at Roxy Raceway, which made her grin on the inside.*

💜 - (in head) Perfect timing, and it doesn’t look like she noticed...

*Michelle kneeled to Gregory, which surprised him.*

💜 - Hold onto me tight, and cover your nose.

*Gregory nodded as he got on Michelle’s back and held his nose. Michelle stood up and aimed at the ledge with her left arm. The blue hand shot from Michelle’s wrist and grabbed the ledge before she pulled them up; she looked at CatNap.*

💜 - CatNap!

*CatNap looked at Michelle as she covered her nose with her right hand.*

💜 - (with her nose held) Smoke the bitch!

*CatNap had devious eyes as a bit of Red Smoke came out of his mouth.

🌙 - With pleasure, Angel.

*When Vanny turned to CatNap, he blew Red Smoke in her direction, which filled the lower floor. Gregory looked at the Red Smoke, shocked.*

🩹 - (with his nose held) What is that stuff?

*Michelle looked at the lower floor.*

💜 - (with her nose held) That’s Red Smoke; if you inhale it, you’ll be put to sleep in an instant.

*Gregory looked at Michelle.*

🩹 - (with his nose held) But how did you know that would affect her?

*Michelle turned her head to Gregory.*

💜 - (with her nose held) Well, unless animatronics have red mechanical fluids in their bodies, the spot on the side of her head was definitely blood.

*Gregory was shocked and looked at the lower floor.*

🩹 - (with his nose held) That makes sense.

*When the Red Smoke cleared up, the duo saw CatNap standing before an unconscious Vanny; he looked at the duo.*

🌙 - It’s safe to come down, Angel.

*Michelle nodded as she let go of the ledge, which shocked Gregory. The air jets on Michelle’s braces activated, which slowed her fall before she landed on the ground. Michelle kneeled on the ground, which made Gregory let go and land on the ground.*

🎤 - Gregory!

*Gregory turned to the back and saw Glamrock Freddy with scratch marks all over him, sprinting toward the group. Gregory smiled and sprinted toward Glamrock Freddy.*

🩹 - Freddy!

*When the duo was close, they hugged one another.*

🎤 - I’m glad you’re alright, superstar.

*When the duo separated, Gregory looked at the scratch marks on Glamrock Freddy.*

🩹 - What happened to you?

*Glamrock Freddy looked at Gregory.*

🎤 - I got in a little tussle with Monty, but eventually, he collapsed out of nowhere.

*Gregory looked down.*

🩹 - (lowly) I see...

*Glamrock Freddy looked at Gregory, concerned.*

🎤 - Is something wrong, Gregory?

*Gregory hugged Glamrock Freddy, which shocked him.*

🩹 - I’m just glad you’re alright...

*Glamrock Freddy smiled and hugged Gregory; Michelle looked at the duo with a smile. CatNap approached Michelle and lowered his head to her.*

🌙 - Angel...

*Michelle turned to CatNap with a smile before turning his head to the duo as they let go.*

💜 - Well then, I think it’s time we part ways.

*As Michelle held her hand out to CatNap, Gregory sprinted toward her.*

🩹 - Wait!

*When Michelle turned to Gregory, he hugged her, which surprised her.*

🩹 - If you hadn’t saved me from Vanny, I would’ve been dead; I can’t thank you enough...

*Michelle smiled a bit and wrapped her arms around Gregory.*

🩹 - Don’t mention it, kid.

*After Gregory let go, Michelle turned to CatNap and placed her hand against his head, which made them disappear. Gregory looked forward.*

🩹 - I won’t forget you...

*Glamrock Freddy stood properly and looked at Gregory, confused.*

🎤 - Forget who?

*Gregory looked at Glamrock Freddy, surprised.*

🩹 - Seriously? How did you forget Mi—

*Gregory flinched before looking down and placing his hand against his head; Glamrock Freddy looked at him, concerned.*

🎤 - Are you alright, Gregory?

*Gregory turned his head to the back and looked at the miniature golf club on the floor. Soon after, Gregory shook his head.*

🩹 - I’m fine; forget what I said...

*Glamrock Freddy nodded as they left Roxy Raceway. In the lounge area, Michelle and CatNap reappeared; the mini Smiling Critters turned to the duo with a smile and quickly approached them.*

🌈 - Welcome back!

*Michelle smiled and kneeled to the mini Smiling Critters.*

💜 - Good to be back.

*The larger toys approached the duo.*

🧡 - I’m glad both of you made it back in one piece.

*DogDay looked at CatNap.*

☀️ - You did an impressive job protecting that boy, especially since he annoyed you at the beginning.

*CatNap sighed a bit.*

🌙 - It took a lot of willpower out of me not to harm the boy. Luckily, I thought about Angel while talking to him.

*As Michelle stood properly, Katelynn wrapped her arms around her and wagged her tail.*

💖 - You were awesome out there, Big Sister!

*Kevin nodded in agreement.*

❤️ - I’ll admit, it was kind of rough for me to watch, but I expected nothing less from you.

*Kevin snorted and covered his mouth while trying not to laugh.*

❤️ - Especially when you knocked that night guard out with your fist.

*Michelle blushed and looked at Kevin.*

💜 - Wait, you saw that?!

*Katelynn looked down with a sweatdrop.*

💖 - (lowly) Unfortunately, all of us did...

*The group nodded in agreement, which made Michelle’s face red before she covered it with her hands, embarrassed.*

💜 - (lowly) Well, that’s just great...

*As some of the group laughed, Author stared at the screen of Gregory and Glamrock Freddy before it disappeared.*

[utps-askordare]

Ask #21

💜 - Well... I promised Poppy that I would put her father to rest, and I’m a woman of my word... if things were different, I would’ve spared his life, but as of right now... he’s beyond saving...

❤️ - Well, I can’t really go anywhere since most of us haven’t been outside in a long time, along with our... appearances.

*Kevin looked away and crossed his arms.*

❤️ - Wherever Misha goes, I, along with Katie and the other toys, will follow her... and I’ll help her achieve her new goals once we get out of that Hell they call a factory...

🌟 - (in a separate area) That’s for them to decide if they ever want to know their fates from a different dimension and what they do with this knowledge. And even if they do want to know, any memories they have from this place will be gone; it’s a sort of... safety measure...

*CatNap started at the question before looking away.*

🌙 - (lowly) I don’t mind them...

[utps-askordare]

Question for CatNap! I hate to bring up bad memories but what was it like when you decided to go against the Prototype? I can't imagine it was very pleased.

Side comment, yours and DogDay's toylines were my favorite when I was little!! The nightmares the CatNap plush gave me just made me a better writer >:3

Ask #20

🌙 - I imagine the False God wouldn’t be pleased either because of this betrayal... but that also makes him a huge hypocrite since he abandoned me when I needed him most. I’m grateful that the Angel showed me the true light.

*CatNap looked at the comment with concerned eyes.*

🌙 - As for your comment, I’m... flattered that DogDay and I are your inspiration and concerned about your well-being...

[utps-askordare]

Hi, @utps-askordare!!!

Can you do one where Bobby and Hoppy have to follow each other around for a whole day?

(Too did I make a batch cookies to give to the whole group at the end of the day. 🍪🍪🍪🍪 They are all too adorable!!)

Dare #14

*Hoppy Hopscotch stared at the dare with a slight blush.*

⚡️ - A dare... involving Bobby?

*Bobby BearHug looked at Hoppy Hopscotch with happy eyes.*

💝 - It sounds like a fun dare.

*Hoppy Hopscotch looked away and rubbed the back of her neck.*

⚡️ - U-Uh, yeah; definitely a fun dare...

*Unbeknownst to the duo, Kevin and Michelle looked at them; he chuckled a bit and crossed his arms.*

❤️ - This’ll be good entertainment.

*Michelle turned her head to Kevin.*

💜 - How so?

*Kevin leaned toward Michelle and covered his mouth with his hand.*

❤️ - (whisper) Hoppy has a huge crush on Bobby.

*Michelle looked at the duo.*

💜 - (lowly) Oh... yeah, I could see that working out.

*The duo turned their heads to the back and spotted the couple; they smiled and gave Hoppy Hopscotch a thumbs-up. Hoppy Hopscotch slightly glared at the couple with a tick mark forming on her head.*

⚡️ - What’s with those smiles?! You better not have told her something weird, Kev!

*Bobby BearHug held Hoppy Hopscotch’s hand, which made her flinch and blush.*

💝 - Don’t worry about those two; we should get this dare started.

*Hoppy Hopscotch turned her head to Bobby BearHug.*

⚡️ - Uh, yeah... let’s get it over with...

*As the duo walked away, Kevin chuckled a bit.*

❤️ - I kinda want to follow them and see how things turn out.

*Michelle placed her hand on Kevin’s arm, which made him look at her.*

💜 - Come on now, we promised Matthew that we would watch the smaller toys in the lounge area for the day; let them have their fun.

*Kevin stared at Michelle before sighing a bit.*

❤️ - Fine, I’ll leave them be...

*Kevin looked away with a sweatdrop.*

❤️ - (lowly) Plus I’d rather not make Matthew mad again...

*As the duo was walking, Hoppy Hopscotch looked away and rubbed the back of her neck.*

⚡️ - So, uh... do you have something important to do?

*Bobby BearHug placed her finger against her chin.*

💝 - Well... I’ll need to meet up with Medic so I can assist him in Mommy’s checkup; other than that, I don’t really have much going on.

*Bobby BearHug turned her head to Hoppy Hopscotch.*

💝 - What about you?

*Hoppy Hopscotch was thinking.*

⚡️ - Well, even though this place looks peaceful, I’d like to ask DogDay if he could spar with me.

*Bobby BearHug hummed a bit.*

💝 - That’s smart; you don’t want to get rusty if a threat ever shows itself.

*Hoppy Hopscotch blushed a bit and looked away.*

⚡️ - Well, yeah... it comes with the job.

*Bobby BearHug giggled a bit as they continued walking. Eventually, Bobby BearHug and Medic were examining Mommy Long Legs while she stretched her head and talked to Hoppy Hopscotch. When Bobby BearHug turned her head to Hoppy Hopscotch, she saw her laugh a bit, which made her look at her with happy eyes.*

*As time passed, Hoppy Hopscotch charged toward DogDay with a battle cry. When Hoppy Hopscotch shot her right fist forward, DogDay dodged it. When Hoppy Hopscotch tried kicking DogDay with her left foot, he blocked it with his left arm. DogDay looked at Hoppy Hopscotch as he kept dodging and blocking her attacks.*

☀️ - You’ve definitely gotten faster than the last time we sparred.

*Hoppy Hopscotch looked at DogDay with smug eyes.*

⚡️ - If you think that’s fast, you haven’t seen anything yet.

*Hoppy Hopscotch started attacking faster, which made DogDay dodge them. Bobby BearHug sat on the ground and observed the duo.*

💝 - (lowly) Amazing...

*When Hoppy Hopscotch glanced at Bobby BearHug, she had happy eyes and waved, which made her blush a bit. Unbeknownst to Hoppy Hopscotch, DogDay crouched and tripped her with his right leg, which made her yell before she hit the ground hard. Hoppy Hopscotch groaned a bit as DogDay stood properly and crossed his arms.*

☀️ - While I get that this is a dare, you shouldn’t let others distract you.

*Hoppy Hopscotch sat up and rubbed the back of her head; DogDay held his hand out, which made her look at it.*

☀️ - But on the plus side, you’ve definitely improved.

*Hoppy Hopscotch had happy eyes as she took DogDay’s hand before standing up with his help. DogDay looked at Hoppy Hopscotch.*

☀️ - Let’s call that a day.

*Hoppy Hopscotch nodded and approached Bobby BearHug as she stood up.*

💝 - You alright?

*Hoppy Hopscotch sighed a bit and rubbed the back of her neck as they walked.*

⚡️ - Yeah, I’m alright, but the end of that sparring match was pretty sloppy, huh?

*Bobby BearHug shook her head.*

💝 - I didn’t think so; I thought you were great even at the end.

*Hoppy Hopscotch blushed a bit before looking away.*

⚡️ - (lowly) Thanks...

*Bobby BearHug giggled a bit with happy eyes. As Hoppy Hopscotch looked around, she spotted a soccer ball shooting straight toward Bobby BearHug, which made her eyes widen.*

⚡️ - Watch out, Bobby!

*As Bobby BearHug looked at the soccer ball, Hoppy Hopscotch pushed her out of the way, which made them fall to the ground before the ball hit them. Hoppy Hopscotch got up with a sigh of relief.*

⚡️ - (lowly) That was close...

*When Hoppy Hopscotch looked down, she noticed she was on top of Bobby BearHug, which made her blush.*

💝 - Um...

*Hoppy Hopscotch panicked and quickly got up.*

⚡️ - I-I’m so sorry, Bobby?!

*Hoppy Hopscotch quickly held her hand out to Bobby BearHug.*

⚡️ - A-Are you OK?

*Bobby BearHug looked at Hoppy Hopscotch’s hand before taking it.*

💝 - Yes, I’m fine; thank you.

*Hoppy Hopscotch blushed a bit and nodded as she helped Bobby BearHug up. KickinChicken sprinted toward the duo.*

⭐️ - Hey, are you two alright?

*When KickinChicken was close, Hoppy Hopscotch glared at him.*

⚡️ - You dumbass! You almost hit Bobby with that soccer ball?!

*KickinChicken flinched before looking at Bobby BearHug and placing his hands together.*

⭐️ - I’m really sorry, Bobby. I asked Author if they could summon a soccer ball for me so I wouldn’t disturb others, and they did. As I was kicking it, though, it got the side of my foot a bit and I kicked it too hard; I didn’t mean to...

*Bobby BearHug looked at KickinChicken and waved her hands.*

💝 - It’s OK, Kickin’; I know it wasn’t intentional.

*KickinChicken stared at Bobby BearHug before looking at Hoppy Hopscotch with mischievous eyes.*

⭐️ - Did you finally ask her out?

*Hoppy Hopscotch flinched with a blush before glaring at KickinChicken and tackling him to the ground. Bobby BearHug looked at Hoppy Hopscotch with panicked eyes as she was hitting KickinChicken while he covered his face.*

💝 - Hey, Hoppy; stop that!

*As Hoppy Hopscotch raised her right arm, an orange dough arm wrapped around her, while a blue dough arm wrapped around KickinChicken before they separated them, which shocked them.*

⚡️ - What the...!

*The trio sensed a chilling aura, which made them flinch; they turned their heads to the source and saw Matthew approach them. Matthew looked at the trio with a chilling smile, and his eyes closed, which scared them.*

🧡 - I was hoping to have a relaxing day when Misha, with Kevin as her addition, offered to watch the smaller toys for me, and yet here I am having to deal with your squabble.

*Matthew opened his eyes slightly at the trio.*

🧡 - Care to explain what the fuss is all about...?

*The trio looked at Matthew, terrified, until they heard a voice.*

💜 - Hey, Matthew!

*The group turned their heads to the voice and saw Michelle sprinting toward them. Matthew was surprised and placed Hoppy Hopscotch and KickinChicken on the ground before turning to Michelle when she was close.*

🧡 - Misha? What are you doing here?

*Michelle tried catching her breath before regaining her composure.*

💜 - In the lounge area, you have to see this!

*The group was confused and looked at one another. In the lounge area, the larger group huddled together as they stared at a few large trays of chocolate chip cookies on the lounge table. Kevin held Maggie Mako in his hands as she tried reaching for the cookies.*

🦈 - C’mon, just one cookie; someone has to try one if they’re poisonous.

*Kevin glared at Maggie Mako.*

❤️ - That’s a damn lie, and you know it! You’re just making an excuse so you can have all of them to yourself?!

*The smaller group approached the larger group.*

💜 - Kevin!

*Kevin turned his head to the group.*

❤️ - Good, you brought them.

*The smaller group looked at the trays of cookies.*

🧡 - Huh? Trays of cookies?

*Author appeared above the group.*

🌟 - Good, you’re here.

*The group looked at Author.*

💜 - What’s with these trays of cookies?

*Author floated toward the group.*

🌟 - A little something the requester made for all of you; a real sweetheart. I summoned them once the dare time was up.

*Some of the group smiled.*

💜 - Well, in that case...

*Michelle approached one of the trays and grabbed two cookies before approaching Hoppy Hopscotch and Bobby BearHug and holding them out.*

💜 - The first two cookies should go to Hoppy and Bobby; this was their dare.

*The duo was surprised and looked at the others; they smiled and nodded. The duo looked at the cookies before taking them.*

💝 - Thank you, Misha.

*Michelle smiled and nodded before looking at the others.*

💜 - Now it’s time to give the smaller toys the cookies next.

*As Michelle walked forward, Hoppy Hopscotch looked at her cookie.*

⚡️ - Hey, Bobby...

*Bobby BearHug turned her head to Hoppy Hopscotch as she looked away.*

⚡️ - About what happened... I’m...

*Bobby BearHug stared at Hoppy Hopscotch before approaching her and placing her hand on her shoulder, which surprised her.*

💝 - It’s alright, you were just trying to keep me unharmed.

*Bobby BearHug pressed her mouth against Hoppy Hopscotch’s cheek, which made her blush.*

💝 - But we shouldn’t be gloomy about it.

*The duo looked forward as some of the group were eating their cookies while the others were talking with smiles.*

💝 - This is a happy moment; we should enjoy it.

*Hoppy Hopscotch stared at the group before looking at Bobby BearHug with slightly happy eyes.*

⚡️ - Thanks, Bobby.

*Bobby BearHug had happy eyes as the duo took a bite out of their cookies.*

[utps-askordare]

Ask #19

🧡 - Oh, uh... thank you for the cookies. And while your offer is kind, we don’t want to burden you with that kind of responsibility.

💙 & 🦁 - Thank you!

*As Matthew, Huggy Wuggy, and Yarnaby ate their cookies, CatNap looked at the two cookies in his hand; DogDay looked at him while holding his cookie in his hand.*

☀️ - Looks like you got yourself a few admirers.

*CatNap closed his eyes.*

🌙 - I’m honestly surprised others like me, even after everything I did… they’re as kind as Angel.

*DogDay looked at CatNap with happy eyes as he bit into one of his cookies before taking a bite out of his cookie.*

[utps-askordare]

I dare the Smiling Critters give Michelle a big hug.

Dare #13

*The Smiling Critters looked at the dare; Hoppy Hopscotch crossed her arms behind her head.*

⚡️ - Sounds simple enough.

*KickinChicken looked at the others.*

⭐️ - How do we go about it? Do we just... give her a group hug?

*Bubba Bubbaphant hummed.*

💡 - Technically, it doesn’t say that... plus all of us hugging her at once could be a bad idea since we could accidentally break a few of her bones.

*As the other larger Smiling Critters were talking, CatNap let out an annoyed huff before looking around. Soon after, CatNap spotted Michelle talking to Mommy Long Legs before approaching them. As Michelle listened to Mommy Long Legs, CatNap lay on the ground before pressing his head against her back, which surprised her. Mommy Long Legs tilted her head as Michelle turned to CatNap.*

💜 - Hey, buddy; what’s up?

*CatNap looked at Michelle.*

🌙 - I never got to properly thank you for saving my life, Angel.

*Michelle looked at CatNap.*

💜 - Oh... well, that’s not really necessary; I was just doing the right thing.

*CatNap looked at Michelle.*

🌙 - Even so, I’d still like to properly thank you.

*Michelle sighed a bit and rubbed the back of her neck.*

💜 - Alright then, is there anything in particular you—

*CatNap wrapped his arms around Michelle and pulled her close, which surprised her.*

💜 - Oh! OK, hugs are fine; I can do that.

*Michelle wrapped her arms around CatNap's head as he purred; Mommy Long Legs hummed.*

🕷️ - I didn’t expect you to be the hugging type.

*Unbeknownst to the trio, the larger Smiling Critters stared at CatNap.*

⭐️ - I guess that’s one way to do it.

*DogDay hummed.*

☀️ - Then we should follow his example.

*The other Smiling Critters nodded in agreement. After some time, Michelle sat on the ground as she ran her fingers through Yarnaby’s mane; she hummed a bit.*

💜 - Unfortunately, the brush the scavenging team found would be too small for you; once we escape the factory, one of the things I’ll do is find a good brush for you.

*Yarnaby lay his head against Michelle’s left arm, purring, which made her smile a bit and pet his head. Unbeknownst to the duo, DogDay watched in the distance; he took a deep breath and exhaled before approaching them. Michelle spotted DogDay before standing up and looking at him.*

💜 - Hey, DogDay, is there something I can help you with?

*DogDay looked down and tapped his fingers.*

☀️ - Uh, well... back in Playcare, I never got to properly thank you for keeping my team safe.

*As Michelle opened her mouth, DogDay held his hands up.*

☀️ - And I know ‘thanks’ won’t be necessary for you, but I’d still like to appreciate your generosity.

*Michelle crossed her arms.*

💜 - Alright... and how would you like to appreciate my generosity?

*DogDay got on his knees and held his arms out.*

☀️ - Do you accept hugs?

*Michelle smiled a bit and approached DogDay before they hugged. After the duo let go, Yarnaby nudged Michelle, which made her laugh a bit.*

💜 - Alright, alright, you get a hug too.

*DogDay looked at Michelle with happy eyes as she hugged Yarnaby. In the lounge area, Michelle was helping Matthew put the smaller toys to sleep. After the duo finished, Matthew looked at Michelle.*

🧡 - Thank you again for helping me out.

*Michelle waved her hand.*

💜 - Don’t mention it, Matthew; it’s the least I can do.

*Unbeknownst to the duo, CraftyCorn and PickyPiggy observed them. CraftyCorn and PickyPiggy looked at one another before nodding and approaching the duo. Matthew spotted the duo and looked at them.*

🧡 - Ah, Crafty and Picky, is there something we could help you with?

*As Michelle turned to the duo, CraftyCorn tapped her hooves.*

🎨 - Uh, well... back in Safe Haven, Misha did something really kind for us, and well...

*PickyPiggy looked at the duo.*

🍎 - We were hoping we could repay her.

*Michelle crossed her arms.*

💜 - Let me guess, in the form of a hug?

*The duo flinched and looked away.*

🎨 - (lowly) I-I, uh...

*PickyPiggy rubbed the back of her neck with her hoof.*

🍎 - If that’s something you’re comfortable with...

*Michelle giggled and approached the duo.*

💜 - I’m OK with that.

*The duo sighed in relief as Michelle held her arms out.*

💜 - Who’s first?

*CraftyCorn had happy eyes before kneeling and wrapping her arms around Michelle, which made her wrap her arms around her neck. After the duo let go, Michelle approached PickyPiggy. When PickyPiggy knelt, Michelle wrapped her arms around her neck, which made her wrap her arms around her. After the duo separated, PickyPiggy stood up; CraftyCorn looked at her.*

🎨 - Thank you for that.

*Michelle smiled at the duo.*

💜 - No problem.

*As the duo left, Matthew approached Michelle.*

🧡 - What was that about?

*Michelle turned to Matthew.*

💜 - I have a feeling the larger Smiling Critters got a dare which involves hugging me.

*Matthew looked at Michelle.*

🧡 - Really? That would explain a lot... how come you didn’t tell them you knew it was a dare?

*Michelle chuckled a bit.*

💜 - Their shocked faces are pretty funny; I didn’t want to ruin that.

*Matthew hummed a bit and nodded; after some time, Bobby BearHug examined Huggy Wuggy’s and Kissy Missy’s wounds and Medic standing beside her, while Michelle held Poppy. Bobby BearHug hummed a bit.*

💝 - Luckily, I’m not seeing any infections in your wounds, and both of your stitches are still intact.

*Medic looked at the couple.*

➕ - However, we don’t want you two to overexert yourselves. The best medical advice I can give you is to not strain yourselves with heavy lifting and make sure you have plenty of rest.

*The couple nodded and bowed their heads.*

💙 & 🩷 - Thank you, Medic and Bobby.

*Poppy looked at the couple before sighing a bit and looking down. Michelle looked at Poppy before petting her head a bit, which made her look at her.*

💜 - Don’t worry; once we’re done dealing with the Prototype and leaving the factory, we’ll repair them.

*Poppy stared at Michelle before nodding.*

🟥 - (lowly) I hope so...

*As the couple approached the duo, Michelle held Poppy out, which made Kissy Missy wrap her arm around her before placing her on her shoulder. As the trio walked away, Bobby BearHug looked at Michelle before approaching her. Michelle turned to Bobby BearHug when she was close and knelt to her level.*

💝 - How are you holding up?

*Michelle looked at Bobby BearHug before placing her right hand against her left wrist.*

💜 - Physically, I’m doing alright; a few aches and bruises, but it can be fixed with the aspirin in my medkit. Mentally, however...

*Michelle looked down and kicked at the ground a bit.*

💜 - (lowly) It could be better...

*Bobby BearHug hummed a bit as Michelle looked at her with a slight smile.*

💜 - But I’ve heard that hugs are helpful for someone’s mental health.

*Bobby BearHug flinched a bit before regaining her composure and clearing her throat.*

💝 - Well, you’ve definitely heard right. Hugs are known for reducing anxiety and improving things like mood and sleep.

*Bobby BearHug held her arms.*

💝 - If you’d like, I could offer you a hug.

*Michelle smiled a bit as she approached Bobby BearHug. When Michelle was close, she wrapped her arms around Bobby BearHug’s neck, which made her wrap her arms around her. After the duo separated, Michelle smiled at Bobby BearHug.*

💜 - Thanks, Bobby; I’m feeling much better.

*Bobby BearHug nodded as Michelle walked away; Medic rolled toward her.*

➕ - It seems like she figured out your group’s dare.

*Bobby BearHug sighed.*

💝 - I kinda figured she would; she’s intelligent and catches things on quickly.

*As time passed, Bubba Bubbaphant examined Michelle’s arms as he moved her fingers with his trunk while Katelynn watched on the side. Bubba Bubbaphant hummed a bit and pulled his trunk away.*

💡 - So far, everything looks intact. However, there could be things that are missing or haven’t been tested yet.

*Michelle looked at Bubba Bubbaphant.*

💜 - Oh? And what sort of things could that be?

*Bubba Bubbaphant placed his padded foot under his chin with a hum.*

💡 - Well, for starters, your arm strength could be weak compared to when they were once GrabPack arms; I’d like you to test your arms by wrapping them around me.

*Katelynn crossed her arms and tilted her head.*

💖 - That just sounds like an excuse for getting a hug from Big Sister.

*Bubba Bubbaphant held his arms out.*

💡 - I assure you that this is for scientific purposes.

*Michelle shrugged her shoulders with a slight grin.*

💜 - Well, you’re the scientist of the group; just let me know if I’m hurting you.

*Bubba Bubbaphant nodded as Michelle wrapped her arms around him, which made him wrap his arms around her.*

💜 - How’s this?

*Bubba Bubbaphant hummed a bit.*

💡 - Try going a little tighter.

*Michelle nodded as she hugged Bubba Bubbaphant slightly tighter; he hummed and nodded.*

💡 - Alright, I’ve seen enough.

*Michelle nodded as she let go of Bubba Bubbaphant.*

💡 - I’ve concluded that your arms are in fine condition.

*Katelynn deadpanned Bubba Bubbaphant.*

💖 - Couldn’t Big Sister have lifted something a little heavy to get better results on her arm strength?

*Bubba Bubbaphant flinched a bit and looked away.*

💡 - Well, it could have, but...

*Michelle smiled at Katelynn and petted her head.*

💜 - It’s alright, Katie; we work with what we got.

*Katelynn hummed a bit before nodding as Michelle looked at Bubba Bubbaphant.*

💜 - Are we good to go?

*Bubba Bubbaphant cleared his throat before looking at the duo.*

💡 - Yes, you’re free to go.

*The duo nodded as they walked away; when Bubba Bubbaphant was out of sight, Katelynn smiled at Michelle and wagged her tail.*

💖 - How was I, Big Sister?

*Michelle smiled at Katelynn.*

💜 - You were excellent, Katie, especially when you got him to flinch.

*Katelynn giggled as the duo fist-bumped; after some time, Michelle walked around the area until she spotted Jack playing with a few of the toys. Michelle approached Jack and tapped his shoulder, which made him turn to her.*

💜 - Hey, Jack, how are you holding up with... you know?

*Michelle gestured to her mouth; Jack held his right hand out before words started forming on his fingers: ‘I’m doing alright; I’m kinda worried that if this tape stays on for too long...’ Michelle smiled and petted Jack’s head.*

💜 - I understand; if I remember correctly, it’s best to pull it off slowly so there isn’t much discomfort.

*Jack nodded.*

⚡️ - Hey, kiddo!

*The duo turned to the back and saw Hoppy Hopscotch approach them.*

💜 - Hey, Hoppy, is there something I can help you with?

*Hoppy Hopscotch looked at Michelle and knelt.*

⚡️ - Well, I was wondering if I could get a hug from you.

*Michelle crossed her arms.*

💜 - Really, any particular reason?

*Hoppy Hopscotch shrugged her shoulders.*

⚡️ - Just felt like wanting a hug.

*Michelle stared at Hoppy Hopscotch before shrugging her shoulders.*

💜 - Fair enough.

*As Hoppy Hopscotch opened her arms, Michelle approached her and wrapped her arms around her neck, which made her wrap her arms around her. After the duo separated, Hoppy Hopscotch looked at Michelle with happy eyes.*

⚡️ - Thanks.

*Michelle nodded as she walked away. Unbeknownst to the others, KickinChicken eyed Michelle before quietly following her. As KickinChicken was behind Michelle, she crossed her arms.*

💜 - If my math’s right, the only larger Smiling Critter left is Kickin'; how is he—

*Before Michelle could finish her sentence, KickinChicken quickly picked her up, which made her yelp, before he wrapped his arms around her.

⭐️ - Surprise hug!

*Michelle looked at KickinChicken with a sweatdrop.*

💜 - (lowly) I guess that answers my question...

*When Michelle looked up, she saw a blue hand with red claws before it karate-chopped KickinChicken’s head, which made him yelp and let her go. Kevin caught Michelle before she hit the ground; he looked at her.*

❤️ - You alright?

*Michelle nodded as KickinChicken rubbed his head and looked at the couple.*

⭐️ - Ow, man; what was that for?

*Kevin sternly looked at KickinChicken.*

❤️ - That was for your stupidity. You don’t sneak up on people like that and hug them out of the blue.

*KickinChicken looked at Kevin.*

⭐️ - It was just a dare, dude, and a harmless one at that.

*Kevin pointed at KickinChicken.*

❤️ - Dare or not, you don’t pull that shit on anyone, especially to the people I care about.

*KickinChicken stared at Kevin and blinked a bit before looking at him with mischievous eyes.*

⭐️ - Jealousy isn’t a good look on you, my guy.

*Michelle flinched while KickinChicken crossed his arms and looked up a bit with his eyes closed.*

⭐️ - So I hugged your girlfriend, that’s not something to get jealous about; she clearly has eyes for you. Plus, it wouldn’t work out because of the age gap.

*KickinChicken sensed a tense aura, which made him flinch; when he looked at Kevin, he noticed he was looking down, and his body was bubbling.*

❤️ - (through gritted teeth) I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch that.

*Kevin glared at KickinChicken with a scary grin.*

❤️ - Would you mind repeating yourself...?

*KickinChicken was scared and trembling a bit; before Kevin could do anything, Michelle wrapped her arms around his neck. Kevin stared at Michelle before letting out a loud huff, and his body stopped bubbling. Kevin glared at KickinChicken and gestured to Michelle.*

❤️ - You’re lucky that the only reason why I’m not tearing you apart right now is because of her.

*As Kevin walked away with Michelle in his arms, KickinChicken stared at them.*

⭐️ - (lowly) Note to self, never mention jealousy toward Kevin ever again...

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question for the author:

Misha is ticklish

Does that mean we can challenge someone like Kevin or Katelyn to tickle her?

Ask #18

🌟 - Of course! But I wouldn’t do them too often. Back-to-back tickle fights would probably be torture for her.

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Nightmare Critters, I know how you met Michelle, but WHERE did you guys meet? Was it somewhere outside of Safe Haven?

Ask #17

💲 - Well, I met the Boss first when I was trapped inside that vital chamber for one of the Doctor’s ‘tests’ along with that slime girl in that room separated from those slightly bigger Nightmare Critters. When she freed me and told me that she didn’t want to see pointless bloodshed, I thought she was cool, and I joined them.

*Simon Smoke looked down and crossed his arms.*

💲 - As for the other Nightmare Critters, I found them in a slum-like area outside the Wastewater Plant while the Boss was unconscious. Soon after, I told them things about the Boss’s group and the cookies she had in her bag. They were starving, so that part alone made them want to join the Boss’s group.

*Simon Smoke gestured to the other Nightmare Critters.*

💲- And eventually, we spotted the Boss and her boyfriend near one of the Doctor’s experiment rooms. Rabie met those two earlier than the others.

*Rabie Baby giggled with her hand over her mouth.*

🩸 - What can I say? I’m a sucker for romance.

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Michelle, after the Hour of Joy incident, how did you manage to find the Smiling Critters?

Ask #16

💜 - Technically, I didn’t find the Smiling Critters per se... more like they found me, at least most of them did, throughout my journey inside the factory.

*Michelle placed her hand against her chest.*

💜 - Even though CatNap was my group’s enemy throughout our time inside Playcare, I encountered him when he was dragging me into the garbage chute after the train crash. CatNap officially joined my group after I pushed him away when the Prototype tried to kill him.

*Michelle rubbed the back of her neck.*

💜 - When Huggy and I were following ‘Ollie’s’ instructions on finding the backup generator in Home Sweet Home, both of us were hit with Red Smoke and fell unconscious. Eventually, Bobby, Bubba, and Kickin’ pulled us out of the gas while we were unconscious and made a small alliance after Bobby stitched Huggy’s head wound.

*Michelle looked down.*

💜 - And after the events from the School, Mommy, Miss Delight, and I encountered DogDay in the pool’s timeout area inside the Playhouse, completely intact and restrained by belts. I kinda feared that they were gonna do something awful to him, like cut him in half as punishment, but I’m glad nothing like that happened.

*Michelle placed her right palm to her cheek.*

💜 - As for Hoppy, Picky, and Crafty, it was minutes after my reunion with Kevin and Katie when she had dissociative amnesia inside Pianosaurus’s cell. Those three were following CatNap and possibly thought he was still working for the Prototype, but luckily, DogDay and I convinced them that he was on our side now.

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Smiling and Nightmare Critters, what are your thoughts about Michelle?

Ask #15

*DogDay had happy eyes.*

☀️ - Even though it’s been years since I’ve seen Misha, she’s still the same sweet young girl back when she was in Playcare.

*Bobby BearHug placed her hand against her chest.*

💝 - She has a lot of compassion for the toys, even for the ones that tried to hurt her.

*Bobby BearHug looked away.*

💝 - If I were in her shoes, I wouldn’t be as compassionate.

*Bubba Bubbaphant pointed to his head with his trunk.*

💡 - She’s super intelligent and an incredible strategist for someone her age; no normal teen could do the things she did.

*KickinChicken placed his hands on his hips.*

⭐️ - The kid’s got a lot of guts; she did things I would never do when I was human.

*Hoppy Hopscotch crossed her arms.*

⚡️ - She protects others and worries about everyone else’s well-being over her own... while I find that brave for a human, it can also be reckless. All-in-all, she’s a good person.

*CraftyCorn placed her hooves together with happy eyes.*

🎨 - She’s really kind...

*PickyPiggy nodded in agreement.*

🍎 - And also considerate. Misha used one of her flares on the rosemary to remember the ones who passed away.

*CatNap moved his tail a bit with happy eyes.*

🌙 - The Angel saved me from being killed by the False God... I owe her my life...

*Simon Smoke flexed his arms.*

💲 - The Boss is awesome; she kicks ass and takes names.

*Baba Chops crossed her arms and looked down.*

💀 - She’s... alright; so far, she’s less annoying than the others.

*Rabie Baby had mischievous eyes.*

🩸 - She’s fine, but I’d like to know more of the juicy gossip between her and her dough boyfriend.

*Icky Licky looked down and kicked at the ground a bit.*

☢️ - (lowly) She’s cool, I guess...

*Poe rubbed his arm a bit.*

⛈️ - Even though I’m not into bright personalities, I can tolerate her personality.

*Allister Gator huffed a bit.*

🦴 - As long as she doesn’t make me do things that are a hassle, I can get along with her.

*Touille grabbed his tail and spun it around a bit.*

🐀 - Even though ai don’t trust most people’s words, her voice eez like unspoiled honey, and ai like it.

*Maggie Mako had happy eyes and moved her tail a bit.*

🦈 - She’s as sweet as those peanut butter cookies she has in her bag.

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Dare #12

*As the group sat in a circle, Author appeared.*

🌟 - Spin the bottle, truth or dare; why not combine the two.

*An empty bottle appeared beside Author before they placed it on the ground.*

🌟 - The rules are simple: If the bottle lands on you, the person who spun it will say truth or dare. If it lands on the spinner, you can spin it again. You must answer the truth or do the dare; you can’t switch out once you’ve made your choice. If you refuse to answer or do the dare...

*A roll of duct tape appeared beside Author.*

🌟 - Then you’ll have to wear duct tape over your mouth for the next five dares/asks; does everyone understand?

*The group nodded, which made Author shine a bit.*

🌟 - Excellent!

*Author started spinning around the group.*

🌟 - The person who will spin the bottle first will be...

*Author started slowing down until they stopped over Mommy Long Legs.*

🌟 - The Game Station’s former observer, Mommy Long Legs.

*Mommy Long Legs giggled.*

🕷️ - Oh, goodie; this’ll be a fun game.*

*Mommy Long Legs carefully placed her fingers between the bottle before she spun it. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on CatNap. Mommy Long Legs looked at CatNap.

🕷️ - CatNap, truth or dare?

*CatNap looked at Mommy Long Legs.*

🌙 - Truth.

*Mommy Long Legs hummed a bit before looking at CatNap.*

🕷️ - Out of all the larger Smiling Critters, who do you tolerate the most?

*CatNap hummed a bit.*

🌙 - Out of that group, the only ones whom I can tolerate are DogDay and Bubba; Bobby and Picky are a close second. The rest of them I find kind of annoying.

*KickinChicken looked offended.*

⭐️ - Rude.

*CatNap ignored KickinChicken as he carefully grabbed the bottle between his fingers before he spun it. The bottle started slowing down until it stopped on Bobby BearHug. CatNap looked at Bobby BearHug.

🌙 - Bobby, truth or dare?

*Bobby BearHug looked at CatNap.*

💝 - I’ll go with dare.

*CatNap was thinking.*

🌙 - I dare you... to give the person you admire the most a hug.

*Bobby BearHug hummed.*

💝 - Sounds simple enough.

*Bobby BearHug picked Medic up before carefully hugging him. Soon after, Bobby BearHug placed Medic on the ground.

💝 - I admire his medical expertise; I’d like to be a great doctor like him.

*Medic looked at Bobby BearHug.*

➕ - That’s very kind of you, Bobby.

*Bobby BearHug looked at Medic with happy eyes before carefully grabbing the bottle between her fingers and spinning it. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on Huggy Wuggy; Bobby BearHug looked at him.*

💝 - Huggy, truth or dare?

*Huggy Wuggy looked at Bobby BearHug.*

💙 - Truth.

*Bobby BearHug rested her head with her right palm.*

💝 - What’s the one thing you love the most about Kissy?

*Huggy Wuggy smiled.*

💙 - Kissy has a big heart and beautiful smile.

*Kissy Missy blushed and looked away.*

🩷 - (lowly) Huggy...

*Huggy Wuggy looked at the bottle before looking at his upper left arm; Bubba Bubbaphant placed his trunk on the bottle.*

💡 - Here, I got you.

*Huggy Wuggy bowed his head a bit as Bubba Bubbaphant spun the bottle. The bottle started slowing down until it stopped on Michelle. Huggy Wuggy looked at Michelle.

💙 - Misha, truth or dare?

*Michelle looked at Huggy Wuggy.*

💜 - I’m sticking with truth.

*Huggy Wuggy placed his right hand under his mouth.*

💙 - What is the craziest thing Misha did above the surface?

*Michelle placed her right hand on her chin with a hum.*

💜 - The craziest thing I’ve ever done above the surface? Well, when I was fourteen, I used to sneak out of the orphanage and practice parkour inside abandoned buildings.

*The toys stared at Michelle, dumbfounded, as she rubbed the back of her head with a sweatdrop.*

💜 - When I was close to sixteen, the caretakers caught me sneaking back inside the building. After that, they made sure a couple of caretakers worked at night so that every orphan kid would be asleep by the night curfew. So, yeah... that’s probably the craziest thing I’ve done above the surface.

*The toys stared at Michelle as she grabbed the bottle before spinning it. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on Bunzo Bunny. Michelle looked at Bunzo Bunny.

💜 - Bunzo, truth or dare?

*Bunzo Bunny smiled.*

🐰 - Dare.

*Michelle hummed.*

💜 - I dare you...

*As Michelle looked around, she spotted a sleeping PJ Pug-A-Pillar.*

💜 - To wake PJ up with your cymbals.

*Bunzo Bunny flinched a bit and was nervous.*

🐰 - Won’t he get mad at me?

*Michelle looked at Bunzo Bunny.*

💜 - Well, it’s either that or tape covering your mouth.

*Bunzo Bunny flinched a bit before looking at PJ Pug-A-Pillar with a sweatdrop. Soon after, Bunzo Bunny sighed before standing up and picking up his cymbals. Bunzo Bunny tiptoed toward PJ Pug-A-Pillar; when he was close, he was shaking a bit before raising his cymbals.*

*Soon after, Bunzo Bunny slammed his cymbals together, which woke PJ Pug-A-Pillar with a bark. When PJ Pug-A-Pillar growled at Bunzo Bunny, he flinched and ran away. Michelle giggled a bit before standing up and approaching PJ Pug-A-Pillar. When Michelle was close, she petted PJ Pug-A-Pillar’s head.*

💜 - It’s OK, buddy; he only did it because of me.

*PJ Pug-A-Pillar licked Michelle’s face, which made her laugh a bit. Bunzo Bunny placed his cymbals on the ground before placing his paws between the bottle and spinning it. The bottle started slowing down as it landed on Kissy Missy; Bunzo Bunny looked at her.*

🐰 - Kissy, truth or dare?

*Kissy Missy looked at Bunzo Bunny.*

🩷 - Truth.

*Michelle sat back in the circle while Bunzo Bunny hummed.*

🐰 - If you were in a burning building and had to save either Huggy or Poppy, who would you choose?

*Kissy Missy whined a bit before looking at Huggy Wuggy.*

🩷 - Sorry, Huggy... but Kissy would choose Poppy...

*Huggy Wuggy smiled and petted Kissy Missy’s head.*

💙 - It’s OK; Huggy understands...

*Kissy Missy smiled a bit before placing both hands on the bottle and spinning it. The bottle started slowing down until it stopped on CraftyCorn. Kissy Missy looked at CraftyCorn.

🩷 - Crafty, truth or dare?

*CraftyCorn tapped her hooves.*

🎨 - I might regret this, but I’ll go with dare...

*Kissy Missy was thinking.*

🩷 - Kissy dare Crafty to do catwalk.

*CraftyCorn blushed and looked away.*

🎨 - I, uh... is that something we can even do?

*Author floated down a bit.*

🌟 - I can help with that.

*Soon after, a catwalk stage appeared beside the group.*

🌟 - There we go; now you can do the dare.

*CraftyCorn looked down, embarrassed, before taking a deep breath and exhaling.*

🎨 - Alright... I-I’ll do it...

*CraftyCorn stood up and approached the back of the catwalk stage before getting on it. CraftyCorn fixed her posture and looked forward before walking forward like a model. When CraftyCorn reached the end of the stage, she posed a bit before turning and walking away. Halfway toward the stage, CraftyCorn turned to the group and posed before walking toward the back. Some of the group clapped as CraftyCorn returned to the circle and sat down with her hooves covering her face.*

🎨 - (lowly) Th-Thank you...

*After the stage disappeared, CraftyCorn held the bottle between her hooves before she spun it. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on Miss Delight. CraftyCorn looked at Miss Delight.*

🎨 - Miss Delight, truth or dare?

*Miss Delight hummed.*

📏 - I’ll go with truth.

*CraftyCorn tapped her hooves a bit.*

🎨 - Do you... ever regret working at the factory?

*The group froze and turned their heads to Miss Delight; she smiled.*

📏 - Not at all... if I never came to Playcare, I would have never met such wonderful children when I worked as a counselor.

*Some of the group smiled a bit as Miss Delight placed her right hand on the bottle before spinning it. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on Matthew. Miss Delight looked at Matthew.

📏 - Mr. Matthew, truth or dare?

*Matthew smiled.*

🧡 - I’ll go with dare.

*Miss Delight was thinking.*

📏 - I dare you to stick your entire fist into your mouth.

*Matthew nodded.*

🧡 - Simple enough.

*Matthew made a fist with his right hand before stretching his mouth and putting it inside his mouth. A few of the smaller toys giggled a bit as Matthew pulled his fist out of his mouth before grabbing the bottle with his left hand and spinning it. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on KickinChicken. Matthew looked at KickinChicken.*

🧡 - Kickin’, truth or dare.

*KickinChicken crossed his arms.*

⭐️ - Dare me, sucker.

*Matthew looked at KickinChicken.*

🧡 - I dare you to do a front somersault.

*KickinChicken laughed as he stood up.*

⭐️ - I can do that.

*The group looked at KickinChicken as he walked toward some open space. KickinChicken stretched his arms and legs before taking a deep breath and exhaling. Soon after, KickinChicken sprinted forward and jumped a bit. Soon after, KickinChicken jumped again and spun forward before landing on his feet with his arms out. Some of the toys clapped their hands as KickinChicken sat back in the circle and bowed a bit.*

⭐️ - Thank you, thank you.

*KickinChicken grabbed the bottle and spun it around. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on Kevin. KickinChicken looked at Kevin.*

⭐️ - Kevin, truth or—

*Kevin crossed his arms.*

❤️ - Just dare me already.

*KickinChicken had mischievous eyes before pointing at Kevin.*

⭐️ - I dare you to lay your head in the lap of the player you love the most for the rest of the game.

*Kevin raised his brow.*

❤️ - Seriously? I thought it would be much worse than that.

*Kevin lay his head in Michelle’s lap, which made her smile and kiss his forehead.*

💜 - Love you too.

*KickinChicken looked at the couple, confused.*

⭐️ - That... wasn’t what I expected; I figured one of you would at least get a little flustered.

*Katelynn looked at KickinChicken.*

💖 - Back in Playcare, Big Brother would always lie his head on Big Sister’s lap whenever he was having a bad day.

*KickinChicken had a blank expression.*

⭐️ - Well shit, that backfired...

*Kevin grinned at KickinChicken.*

❤️ - Better luck next time, Bird Brain.

*KickinChicken glared at Kevin with a growl as he stretched his arm and grabbed the bottle before spinning it. The bottle started slowing down until it landed on Jack; Kevin looked at him.*

❤️ - Jack, truth or dare?

*Jack was slightly nervous.*

💛 - I’ll go with... truth.

*Kevin grinned a bit and pointed at Jack.*

❤️ - Is it true that you love Katie the same way I love Misha?

*Jack froze while most of the circle gasped; Katelynn glared at Kevin with an angry pout and blush as her body bubbled a bit.

💖 - Big Brother...!

*Kevin looked at Katelynn.*

❤️ - What? A question like that shouldn’t be too hard to answer.

*The group heard tape tearing, which shocked them; they looked at Jack as he covered his mouth with duct tape before looking at Kevin with stern eyes and crossing his arms. Most of the group stared at Jack in silence until Michelle crossed her arms.*

💜 - Honestly, that was the best choice for him.

*Kevin looked at Michelle.*

❤️ - What’s that supposed to mean?

*Michelle deadpanned at Kevin.*

💜 - You would’ve lost it on either answer.

*Kevin stared at Michelle before huffing a bit.*

❤️ - Fair point.

*Kevin looked at Jack with a grin.*

❤️ - At least we’ll get some quiet time around here.

*Jack pulled his right arm up before raising his third finger, which made Kevin glare at him.*

❤️ - Hey! You don’t use that finger on me, you little shit?!

*Jack quickly got up and ran away before Kevin got up and charged toward him. Katelynn looked down with a slight pout. Michelle looked at Katelynn before petting her head, which made her look at her.*

💜 - It’s OK; boys will be boys.

*Katelynn looked at Jack as Kevin held him with one arm and noogied his head before nodding.*

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Dare #11

*Katelynn giggled and wagged her tail.*

💖 - It’s been a long time since I did something like this with Big Brother; first things first is finding him.

*As Katelynn looked around, she spotted Kevin with Matthew and Jack before quietly approaching them. As Matthew was talking, Katelynn quietly stood beside Kevin and noticed his arms were crossed, and his face was stoic. Soon after, Katelynn crossed her arms before looking at Matthew and Jack with a stoic face. Matthew stopped talking and looked at Katelynn, confused, while Jack covered his mouth, giggling. Kevin raised his brow, which made Katelynn raise her brow.*

❤️ - What?

*Kevin made a hand gesture to Matthew and Jack, which made Katelynn do the same thing.*

❤️ - What’s all... this about?

*Matthew looked at Kevin.*

🧡 - Uh... you might want to turn your head slightly to the right.

*Kevin was confused before slightly turning his head to the right, which made Katelynn giggle a bit; he was shocked.*

❤️ - What the...!

*Kevin turned to Katelynn and pointed at her, which made her point at him.*

❤️ - When did you get here?

*Kevin looked at Katelynn’s finger before looking at her.*

❤️ - And why are you pointing at me?

*Katelynn smiled and giggled; Kevin stared at her before he stopped pointing, which made her stop pointing. When Kevin raised his right hand, Katelynn raised her right hand. When both siblings lowered their hands, Kevin started growling with his fangs out. Katelynn’s blue teeth extended before she started growling with her fangs out. Matthew looked at the siblings, humming, while Jack laughed.*

🧡 - If I were to guess, this has something to do with a dare.

*Kevin stopped growling, which made Katelynn stop growling, and looked at her.*

❤️ - Yeah, I kinda figured that out already. And it involves copying everything I do for an entire day, right?

*Katelynn giggled.*

💖 - (playfully) Maybe...

*Jack collapsed on the floor, laughing.*

💛 - That’s hilarious!

*Kevin annoyingly sighed as Jack lay on his side, laughing; Matthew looked at him.*

🧡 - Don’t think of it as a problem, Kevin. Think of it more like... a day of sibling bonding.

*The siblings looked at Matthew.*

🧡 - Plus, it’s only for a day; it can’t be that bad.

*Kevin huffed a bit and crossed his arms, which made Katelynn cross her arms.*

❤️ - That’s easy for you to say since you didn’t have a sibling copying you through most of your life.

*Matthew stared at Kevin before he smiled with his eyes closed, and a chilling aura surrounded him, which made him, Katelynn, and Jack flinch.*

🧡 - While that may be true if I were ever given a day to bond with my sibling, I’d make sure that they have a wonderful time.

*Matthew leaned toward Kevin while still smiling.*

🧡 - Which is what you should be doing with Katie.

*Matthew opened his eyes and stared at Kevin.*

🧡 - Right...?

*Kevin stared at Matthew while trembling a bit.*

❤️ - (lowly) Uh, yeah... th-that’s fine...

*Jack quickly got up and held Matthew’s arm.*

💛 - Since those two are having a bonding time, why don’t you and I have one?

*Matthew gently smiled at Jack.*

🧡 - You know what? That sounds like a wonderful idea.

*Matthew smiled at the siblings.*

🧡 - You two have fun.

*As the duo walked away, Kevin looked at Katelynn.*

❤️ - Remember when you asked me why we shouldn’t make Matthew mad when you didn’t have your memories? This is why we don’t make him mad.

*Katelynn slowly nodded.*

💖 - (lowly) Now it makes sense...

*Katelynn smiled at Kevin.*

💖 - But now that they’re gone, you’ll have me accompanying you for a whole day.

*Kevin sighed and placed his hand on top of his head, which made Katelynn place her hand against her head.*

❤️ - (lowly) This is gonna be a looong day...

*Kevin walked around the area while Katelynn followed behind him. Whenever Katelynn mimicked Kevin, some of the toys were confused, while a few giggled, which annoyed him. When KickinChicken saw Katelynn mimic Kevin, he collapsed on the ground laughing. Kevin glared at KickinChicken with a growl while Katelynn glared at him with a grin and a growl. After some time, Kevin sat on the ground in the lounge area with his head resting in his right hand and legs crossed, annoyed. Katelynn sat next to Kevin with her head resting in her right hand and legs crossed, smiling and giggling while wagging her tail.*

💖 - I haven't had this much fun in a while. I wouldn't mind doing a dare similar to this again.

*Kevin let out an annoyed huff and looked around; soon after, he spotted Michelle sitting on the ground with her back against the wall, petting Pianosaurus’s head while he lay his head on her lap while making hum-like noises. Kevin stared at Michelle before grinning a bit and standing up, which made Katelynn stand up, before they walked in her direction. When Pianosaurus spotted the siblings approaching them, he stood up, which made Michelle look at him, and walked away. When Michelle spotted the siblings, she stood up and looked at them.*

💜 - Hey, you two. What brings you—

*Before Michelle could finish, Kevin quickly placed his right hand against the wall close to her, which made her blush a bit, while Katelynn flinched. Michelle looked away while Kevin looked at her with a grin.*

💜 - (lowly) Um... wow, OK... that’s the last thing I thought would happen.

*Kevin chuckled a bit before turning his head to Katelynn, which made her look at him.*

❤️ - What’s the matter? Is this too embarrassing for you?

*Katelynn flinched and slightly glared at Kevin with a slight growl before approaching them. When Katelynn was under Kevin, she placed her right hand against the wall close to Michelle, which confused her.*

💜 - Wait, what?

*Michelle looked at Kevin and gestured to Katelynn as she looked down, embarrassed.*

💜 - What’s this about?

*Kevin chuckled a bit as he pulled his right arm away, which made Katelynn pull her right arm away.*

❤️ - Katie got a dare where she has to follow and copy me for a whole day.

*Michelle deadpanned at Kevin.*

💜 - And you thought what you just did was a good idea?

*Kevin grinned a bit as he got close to Michelle and gently placed part of his finger under her chin, which made Katelynn flinch.*

❤️ - Maybe this will answer your question.

*As Kevin leaned closed to Michelle, Katelynn panicked with a blush before covering her eyes with her hands. Before Kevin got too close, Author appeared beside Katelynn.*

🌟 - Hi there!

*Kevin flinched a bit as Katelynn looked at Author.*

🌟 - I just wanted to let you know that your dare time is up.

*After Author disappeared, Kevin sighed in relief.*

❤️ - (lowly) I’m glad that’s finally over...

*Michelle deadpanned at Kevin.*

💜 - You do realize if Author hadn’t intervened and the dare was still going, you kissing me would’ve made Katie kiss me as well, right?

*Kevin froze a bit.*

❤️ - I’ll be honest, that didn’t cross my mind...

*Michelle gently facepalmed with her right hand and sighed.*

💜 - (lowly) You dumbass...

*When Kevin turned to Katelynn, she glared at him with an angry pout before she started hitting him, which made him cover his face a bit.*

💖 - You’re so stupid, Big Brother?! Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid!!

*Katelynn turned away with an angry pout and her arms crossed as Kevin looked at her.*

❤️ - Katie...

*When Kevin turned his head to Michelle, she crossed her arms.*

💜 - Don’t look at me. You’re the one who caused this mess; you fix it.

*Kevin looked at Michelle with a sweatdrop before sighing and looking at Katelynn.*

❤️ - Listen, Katie... I... I’m sorry. I took this dare a little—

*Katelynn glared at Kevin, which made him flinch and raise his hands.*

❤️ - And by little, I mean way too far...

*Kevin sighed and looked down.*

❤️ - I wasn’t thinking straight and became a giant dumbass because of my annoyed state, and made it uncomfortable for you... I’m really sorry...

*Katelynn stared at Kevin before looking down. Soon after, Katelynn approached Kevin and lay her head against his chest, which made him look at her.*

💖 - (lowly) You can be a real dummy sometimes...

*Kevin nodded.*

❤️ - I know... I won’t do it again...

*Katelynn looked at Kevin.*

💖 - You promise?

*Kevin smiled a bit and placed his hands between Katelynn’s cheeks with his fingers between her frills before moving them a bit.*

❤️ - I promise...

*Katelynn giggled a bit before wrapping her arms around Kevin, which made him wrap his arms around her. Michelle smiled at the siblings.*

💜 - I love it when things end on a good note.

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Dare #10

💜 - (chuckling) This'll be fun...

*As Michelle and the larger toys gathered around, Author appeared.*

🌟 - Before we begin, I’ll need to set down some ground rules.

*The group looked at Author.*

🌟 - This game of tag will last for one hour, and whoever is tagged last will wear this.

*Soon after, Author summoned a paper cone with the words ‘Crown of Shame’ on it.

🌟 - The Crown of Shame!

*The paper cone disappeared before Author looked at the group.*

🌟 - As for the game itself, this’ll be a free-for-all; you can choose to play solo or make teams of two. As for abilities, you can use them as long as you don’t harm or incapacitate them.

*Michelle raised her hand, which made Author fly close to her.*

🌟 - Yes?

*Michelle lowered her hand and looked at Author.*

💜 - What about deception? Is that allowed?

*Author flew up a bit.*

🌟 - If it helps you get out of being tagged, you can be as deceitful as you want.

*Michelle hummed and nodded as Author looked at the group.*

🌟 - Any other questions?

*The group remained silent, which made Author shine a bit.*

🌟 - Alright!

*Author started spinning above the group at lightning speed.*

🌟 - And the one who will start this game off will be...

*Soon after, Author started slowing down until they fully stopped above DogDay.*

🌟 - The leader of the Smiling Critters, DogDay.

*DogDay nodded as he stretched his arms.*

☀️ - (lowly) This’ll be fun...

*Author looked at the others as DogDay stretched his legs.*

🌟 - But I’m not heartless, all of you will have a thirty-second head start starting... now.

*Most of the group started running in different directions. As Michelle looked around while she ran, she spotted Kevin in the distance before trying to catch up.*

💜 - Hey, Kev!

*Kevin stopped and turned to Michelle as she stopped and placed her hands on her knees, trying to catch her breath.*

❤️ - What is it?

*Michelle stood properly and let out a sigh before looking at Kevin.*

💜 - Since this game is a free-for-all, you and I could team up.

*Kevin stared at Michelle before holding his hands together with one finger from each hand up.*

❤️ - Listen, Misha... you know that I love you, very, very much.

*Michelle crossed her arms.*

💜 - But...

*Kevin pointed his fingers at Michelle.*

❤️ - But, I’d like to do this one solo; a lot of the toys will probably expect us to work together. You understand, right?

*Michelle placed her hand on her chin and hummed.*

💜 - Well... when you put it like that, you do make a valid point.

*As Kevin walked away, Michelle turned away and crossed her arms behind her head.*

💜 - Aw man... and I was really hoping that you could help me make Kickin’ the last one tagged.

*Kevin stopped in his tracks, which made Michelle grin a bit before sighing and placing her right hand against her cheek.

💜 - That’s a real shame... I guess I’ll have to come up with something else.

*Michelle counted from three to one with her right hand before Kevin stretched his head toward her.

❤️ - Well... it wouldn’t hurt to at least hear you out.

*Michelle smiled at Kevin.*

💜 - I’m glad you’re so open-minded.

*As Michelle whispered to Kevin, he deviously grinned. After DogDay finished stretching, he bounced a bit as Author looked at him.*

🌟 - It’s time for this game of tag to... begin!

*As Author disappeared, DogDay sprinted forward and looked around.*

☀️ - While some of the toys probably made a few pairs, other toys will rely on their abilities.

*DogDay looked at the ceiling and spotted Katelynn, giggling a bit. DogDay stopped and looked at Katelynn.*

☀️ - (in head) Looks like she hasn’t noticed me yet... how can I get her?

*DogDay looked down a bit and noticed Katelynn was close to a wall before stepping back a bit. Soon after, DogDay sprinted forward and jumped; when he placed his foot on the wall, he pushed himself toward Katelynn and tapped her, which shocked her.*

💖 - Huh?!

*Katelynn looked down and spotted DogDay as he looked at her.*

☀️ - While I understand what you were doing, you can’t rely on your abilities too often; hence why you’re it.

*Katelynn pouted a bit as DogDay ran away.*

💖 - (lowly) Well, that sucks...

*Katelynn got off the roof before landing on the ground.*

💖 - I’ll need to find someone else now.

*As Katelynn looked around, she spotted Bunzo Bunny riding on Yarnaby’s back.*

💖 - Seems like Bunzo teamed up with Yarnaby; that makes sense since Bunzo has small legs.

*Katelynn quietly slid toward the duo before touching Bunzo Bunny, which made him flinch. Katelynn giggled and removed her hand as the duo turned to her.*

💖 - Tag, you’re it!

*As Katelynn quickly slid away, Author appeared, which made Bunzo Bunny and Yarnaby look at them.*

🌟 - Thirty minutes remaining!

*After Author disappeared, Bunzo Bunny panicked and looked around.*

🐰 - Aw, man! What now?

*Yarnaby looked around before spotting Kissy Missy. Yarnaby stood on his back legs a bit, which made Bunzo Bunny panic a bit and hold onto him, and roar before charging toward Kissy Missy. When Kissy Missy spotted the duo, she screeched before running away. Bunzo Bunny tapped Yarnaby’s side.*

🐰 - Keep it up, Yarnaby! If you catch her, I’ll give you belly rubs.

*Yarnaby lit up before he started running faster, which made Bunzo Bunny hold him tighter. When Yarnaby was close to Kissy Missy, he tackled her to the ground. Soon after, Yarnaby lay on top of Kissy Missy; Bunzo Bunny got off him before getting close to her and tapping her shoulder.*

🐰 - Tag, you’re it.

*Bunzo Bunny quickly got back on Yarnaby before he stood up and quickly ran away. Kissy Missy got up and looked around, worried, before sprinting forward.*

🩷 - Kissy need to find someone...

*Kissy Missy tried tagging Miss Delight, but she dodged her and ran until she was out of sight. Kissy Missy was scared and looked around; soon after, she spotted Michelle looking around before quietly moving toward her. When Kissy Missy was close, she placed her hand against Michelle’s shoulder, which made her look at her.*

🩷 - Tag.

*As Kissy Missy quickly ran away, Michelle looked around and spotted a few of the larger toys before sprinting toward them.*

💜 - I need to tag someone quickly.

*When the group spotted Michelle, she aimed her right arm before shooting the Omni-Hand from her wrist. The group separated before the Omni-Hand touched the ground. After Michelle retracted the Omni-Hand, Author appeared as she sprinted forward.*

🌟 - Five minutes remaining!

*After Author disappeared, Michelle was chasing a group consisting of Hoppy Hopscotch, KickinChicken, and Huggy Wuggy.*

⚡️ - Just keep on running! She’ll run out of steam eventually.

*Huggy Wuggy placed his right arm on top of his head.*

💙 - Huggy no wear crown.

*Michelle gritted her teeth a bit.*

💜 - (in head) Damn it... this isn’t good...

*Unbeknownst to Michelle, she stepped on a toy rocket before it rolled backward, which made her yelp before falling on her back hard. As Michelle slowly sat up, she made a hissing sound and rubbed her back.*

💜 - (lowly) Ow... my back...

*KickinChicken stopped and turned his head to Michelle before slowly approaching her.*

⭐️ - Uh... kid? You doin’ alright?

*When KickinChicken was halfway close to Michelle, she aimed her left arm before shooting the blue hand from her wrist and touching his shoulder, which shocked him. Michelle grinned at KickinChicken.*

💜 - Tag, you’re it!

*As Michelle retracted the blue hand, KickinChicken looked at her.*

⭐️ - Oh yeah?

*KickinChicken charged toward Michelle as she lifted her right arm.*

⭐️ - In that case, I’ll just tag—

*Before KickinChicken could get close, Kevin grabbed Michelle’s arm and pulled her up, which shocked him. KickinChicken looked up and saw Kevin as he laughed and held Michelle in his arms.*

❤️ - The classic fake injury tactic; now your question at the beginning makes sense.

*Michelle triumphantly giggled.*

💜 - That trick always fooled Joseph and Katie when we played Tag back in Playcare.

*KickinChicken deadpanned the couple and crossed his arms.*

⭐️ - Why am I not surprised that one of the couples in this place teamed up?

*Kevin looked at KickinChicken.*

❤️ - So that you know, I could’ve chosen to play this game solo.

*KickinChicken tilted his head.*

⭐️ - Then why didn’t you?

*Kevin deviously grinned.*

❤️ - One word: Revenge.

*Before KickinChicken could say anything, Author appeared beside him.*

🌟 - Time’s up!

*KickinChicken looked at Author with widened eyes.*

⭐️ - Ah, shit?!

*Kevin laughed as he got off the roof and landed on the ground with Michelle still in his arms.*

❤️ - That’s for the shit you pulled when we played Uno!

*KickinChicken looked at Kevin.*

⭐️ - You’re still mad about that?!

*Kevin grinned a bit.*

❤️ - Well, not anymore, since you now have to wear something after losing a dare.

*The group gathered around as Author swirled around KickinChicken a bit.*

🌟 - After one hour, the loser in this dare is Kickin’. And with that...

*The Crown of Shame appeared out of thin air before it landed on KickinChicken’s head.*

🌟 - He must wear the Crown of Shame.

*As some of the toys giggled at KickinChicken, Hoppy Hopscotch looked at him.*

⚡️ - You fell for one of the oldest tricks in the book. The only person you have to blame is yourself.

*KickinChicken grumbled and crossed his arms before walking away. Kevin chuckled a bit before resting his head against Michelle’s shoulder.*

❤️ - I couldn’t have done this without you; thank you.

*Michelle smiled at Kevin.*

💜 - Don’t mention it; now, can you put me down?

*Kevin hummed a bit.*

❤️ - Nah, I’m gonna hold onto you for a little longer.

*Michelle was shocked and looked at Kevin as he walked toward the lounge area with a tick mark formed on her head.*

💜 - Hey! I’m not a pet, damn it?! Release me!

*When Kevin was close to the couch, he sat on it before lying on his back. Michelle stared at Kevin before sighing and laying the back of her head against his chest.*

💜 - I suppose resting won’t hurt me... that dare was pretty exhausting...

*Kevin smiled a bit and kissed Michelle’s cheek before laying his head on top of hers, which made her smile a bit and place her hand over his, as they continued relaxing.*

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Dare, Kevin.Don't say a single word all day (no giggling, humming, etc.)

Dare #9

*Kevin stared at the dare before giving it a thumbs-up. Kevin realized something before tapping on his chin, concerned. Author appeared beside Kevin, which made him look at them.*

🌟 - Is there something wrong?

*Kevin opened his mouth a bit, but quickly covered it with his right hand before thinking and tapping his cheek a bit. Kevin thought of something and held his left hand out and focused; soon after, his claws started shaping into letters. Author looked at Kevin’s hand as it said: ‘What happens if I reach my limit?’ Author hummed.*

🌟 - This limit refers to how long you’re separated from the other two, correct?

*Kevin nodded as his left hand returned to normal.*

🌟 - Well, in my domain, parts of time are frozen. The separation time between you, Jack, and Matthew is one of them; you won’t have to worry about melting into a puddle.

*Kevin looked at Author with a sweatdrop and gave them a thumbs-up before walking away.*

❤️ - (in head) Just how strong are they?

*Kevin spotted the smaller toys and some of the larger toys in the lounge area before approaching them. Jack spotted Kevin in the distance before smiling and waving.*

💛 - Hey, Kev! Some of the smaller toys wanna play as knights saving the princess, but we need a dragon; could you help us?

*Kevin held his left hand out before his claws started forming a sentence: ‘Sorry, I can’t; maybe another time.’ Some of the larger toys stared at the sentence before Jack looked at Kevin, concerned.*

💛 - Are you alright?

*Kevin nodded as Matthew approached him.*

🧡 - You aren’t sick or anything, are you?

*Kevin shook his head as his left hand formed a different sentence: ‘I got a dare where I can’t say anything for a whole day.’ Matthew was shocked and looked at Kevin.*

🧡 - For an entire day? But our time limit—

*A different sentence formed on Kevin’s left hand: ‘Author said our separation time is frozen.’ Matthew looked at Kevin.*

🧡 - I see... well, I’m relieved about this new information.

*KickinChicken looked at the trio before he had mischievous eyes and approached them.*

⭐️ - In that case, why not make a game out of it?

*Kevin sternly looked at KickinChicken as Matthew and Jack turned to him.*

💛 - A game?

*KickinChicken pointed at Kevin.*

⭐️ - The first person to make Kevin speak or laugh is the winner.

*KickinChicken looked at Kevin with mischievous eyes.*

⭐️ - And whoever he loses to has to do whatever the winner wants.

*Some of the toys looked at KickinChicken.*

💛 - That sounds more like a challenge than a game.

*KickinChicken pointed to his head.*

⭐️ - Think about it, kiddo; you get to make him do whatever you want.

*Jack blinked a bit before placing his hand on his chin; Hoppy Hopscotch shrugged her shoulders.*

⚡️ - Eh, why not? It sounds like a fun challenge.

*As some of the toys agreed, Matthew looked at them.*

🧡 - Hang on, this isn’t right; you’re basically making your challenge without Kevin agreeing to it.

*KickinChicken hummed and crossed his arms behind his head.*

⭐️ - Yeah, that is true...

*KickinChicken looked at Kevin with smug eyes.*

⭐️ - It’s ultimately his choice if he’s too chicken to take on this challenge.

*Kevin glared at KickinChicken with his fangs showing and held his third finger up before it started forming words: ‘Bring it on, Bird Brain; I ain’t gonna lose to you!’ Matthew looked at Kevin.*

🧡 - Are you sure?

*Kevin undid the words on his finger before crossing his arms and nodding, which made KickinChicken look at him with mischievous eyes.*

⭐️ - Alright! Let the challenge begin.

*As some of the toys gathered around Kevin, Matthew sighed and stepped away before sitting on the ground as a few of the mini Smiling Critters sat on his lap. Jack grabbed his cheeks before he stretched them and made funny faces; Kevin looked at him with a deadpan expression. Jack let go of his cheeks before pouting a bit and crossing his arms.*

💛 - Aw man, I was hoping that would work...

*A few of the mini Smiling Critters roared at Kevin, which made him smirk a bit, but he remained silent. KickinChicken looked at Hoppy Hopscotch in the distance.*

⭐️ - Ready?

*Hoppy Hopscotch nodded as KickinChicken walked forward, pretending to look around and whistling. Hoppy Hopscotch held her foot out when KickinChicken was close, which made him trip and hit the ground. As some of the mini Smiling Critters laughed, KickinChicken looked at Kevin and noticed he was unfazed. KickinChicken hummed as he stood up.*

⭐️ - We gotta come up with a different strategy...

*Matthew sighed as he rested his cheek against his hand.*

🧡 - (lowly) This isn’t going to end well...

Several Hours Later

*Some of the smaller toys lay on the ground, exhausted; Hoppy Hopscotch groaned.*

⚡️ - Everything we do doesn’t affect him.

*Jack sighed.*

💛 - We don’t have much time left...

*KickinChicken tried catching his breath as he looked at the exhausted toys. When KickinChicken looked at Kevin, he had a smug grin and placed his finger under his eye before pulling on it a bit and sticking his tongue out. KickinChicken glared at Kevin with a tick mark forming on his head.*

⭐️ - You’re so gonna get it, you bastard.

*Matthew stared at the group as he petted a mini CraftyCorn’s head until he heard a voice.*

💜 - What’s going on over here?

*Matthew turned his head to the back and saw Michelle and Katelynn looking at the exhausted toys.*

🧡 - Ah, Misha and Katie; where were you two?

*Katelynn looked at Matthew.*

💖 - Bubba was doing a maintenance check on Big Sister’s arms, so I tagged along.

*Matthew hummed.*

🧡 - Ah, I see...

*Michelle looked at KickinChicken as he glared at Kevin while he grinned.*

💜 - What did those two do this time?

*Matthew looked at the duo.*

🧡 - Nothing terrible, but Kevin got a dare where he has to be quiet for a whole day.

*The girls were shocked.*

💖 - And he didn’t become a giant puddle?

*Matthew nodded.*

🧡 - Apparently, in Kevin’s words, our separation time is frozen in this place; Author told him about it.

*Katelynn sweatdropped.*

💖 - Just how strong are they?

*Michelle looked at the duo.*

💜 - So what exactly is Kickin’ doing to Kevin?

*Matthew sighed.*

🧡 - He made this ‘game’ where they’ve been trying to make Kevin talk or laugh. Whoever makes Kevin talk or laugh gets him to do whatever the winner wants.

*The girls looked at one another before grinning a bit as Michelle approached them. When Kevin spotted Michelle, he flinched a bit; the others looked at her.*

⭐️ - Hey, kid; what brings you here?

*Michelle placed her right hand on her cheek.*

💜 - Well, I heard from Matthew that you made a little game involving Kevin, so I figured I’d join in on the fun.

*Hoppy Hopscotch tilted her head.*

⚡️ - What do you plan on doing?

*Michelle hummed.*

💜 - I’ve got two options I could do, but since there are kids here, dark humor jokes are out.

*Jack looked at Michelle.*

💛 - What’s the other option?

*Michelle looked at the others.*

💜 - Let me answer your question with a question. Out of Matthew, Kevin, and Jack, which of the three is the most ticklish?

*Most of the group looked at Jack and pointed at him, which made him sigh.*

💛 - As much as I hate to admit it, they’re right...

*Michelle grinned.*

💜 - Well, what if I told you that there was someone as ticklish as Jack?

*The group looked at Michelle, shocked.*

⭐️ - (lowly) No...

*Michelle held one finger up.*

💜 - The only kicker is that he lets those really close to him do things like tickling him.

*Michelle placed her hand against her chest.*

💜 - I just so happen to be one of those people who have that kind of privilege.

*When Michelle turned to Kevin, she noticed he was gone, which made her chuckle a bit.*

💜 - And I knew this was something he would do.

*Kevin sprinted away from the group before he stopped and quietly tried to catch his breath. Unbeknownst to Kevin, pink slime slithered on the roof. Pink slime landed behind Kevin before Katelynn reformed with a grin. When Kevin turned his head to the back, Katelynn tackled him to the ground and restrained his arms with hers and his legs with her tail.*

💖 - Got you, Big Brother!

*Kevin looked at Katelynn with gritted teeth; when he looked forward, he flinched when he saw Michelle and the group getting close to him. Michelle mischievously giggled as she got close to Kevin.*

💜 - Tell me, Katie, how long has it been since the three of us had a tickle fight?

*Katelynn smiled.*

💖 - Too long.

*Michelle grinned a bit as she raised her hands and moved her fingers a bit.*

💜 - Right... luckily, I still remember all the places where I tickled you back then.

*Kevin started panicking and tried moving, but Katelynn kept him in place and lifted his arms above his head.*

💜 - Especially the spots that make you get in a laughing fit.

*When Michelle was close, she started tickling Kevin’s armpits, which made him flinch and struggle.*

💜 - Those said spots are your armpits!

*The group stared at the trio, shocked.*

⚡️ - (lowly) Holy shit...

⭐️ - (lowly) I’ll say...

*Jack giggled while Matthew hummed.*

🧡 - We’ve been fused since ‘93, and even I didn’t know that...

*Kevin gritted his teeth with a slight smile before he started laughing with dough tears pricking his eyes.*

❤️ - Alright, alright, stop?! I give, I give!!

*Michelle laughed as she stopped tickling Kevin, which made him stop laughing and try to catch his breath.*

💜 - That’s a victory for me!

*After Katelynn let go of Kevin, he sternly looked at Michelle.*

❤️ - You’re so lucky I’m exhausted right now...

*Michelle giggled a bit; Jack realized something.*

💛 - Hang on, what about the dare? If it’s been less than a day, isn’t that a bad thing?

*The group froze a bit; unbeknownst to them, Author appeared behind them.*

🌟 - Actually, Kevin’s dare ended minutes ago.

*The group looked at Author.*

🌟 - Misha’s explanation and Kevin’s runaway attempt made up the last hour he had.

*Kevin sighed before lying on the ground.*

❤️ - (lowly) Glad that’s over...

*Michelle looked at Kevin with a grin.*

💜 - Not so fast... remember this was Kickin’s game, and I just so happen to win it. Therefore, you have to do whatever I want.

*Kevin flinched a bit before groaning. When the group returned to the lounge area, Michelle was lying on her stomach while Kevin gave her a back massage, which made her sigh.*

💜 - (lowly) This is nice...

*Kevin looked at Michelle while massaging her back.*

❤️ - I’ll be honest, this is the last thing I expected.

*Michelle turned her head to Kevin as she rested her chin in her hand.*

💜 - Well, it’s probably better than whatever Kickin’ was gonna come up with.

*Kevin thought about it before shrugging his shoulders.*

❤️ - Eh, fair point.

*Michelle smiled a bit before laying her head on her arms.*

💜 - Could you go a little higher?

*Kevin nodded as he moved his hands up to Michelle’s shoulders, which made her sigh in content.*

💜 - That’s the spot; you’re the best...

*Kevin looked at Michelle before smiling a bit as he continued massaging her back.*

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Michelle, have you ever had any friends outside the factory?

Ask #14

💜 - Unfortunately, not very many... when you have the reputation of constantly going to foster homes and then coming back to the orphanage on your shoulders, not a lot of people would want to hang out with you. And the ones I did get to spend a little time with at my orphanage were adopted.

💜 - But they weren’t bad; some of them actually checked on me after a certain event occurred. Those were nice times...

*Michelle looked at her beaded bracelet on her right wrist before placing her other hand under it.*

💜 - However, when Kevin and Katie were turned into toys... I cast myself out from the others, blaming myself for their disappearance. They would try to cheer me up, but it never worked... and I only have myself to blame for that...