^{Grumpy Gator}^

Ch. 1: Worries

I stood near the entrance of the Pizza-Plex, fixing my shirt collar as I spoke with Vanessa.
"Vanessa, I'm really worried about Monty."

She rose an eyebrow, "Worried about what?"

"His aggression, I've been trying to work with him but nothing seems to work. It's only getting worse, it's especially bad after performances." I spoke quickly, a concerned look on my face.

Vanessa shook her head, "First of all, he's a gator, they aren't exactly the nicest of animals. Second, I'm sure he's fine, he just has to blow off some steam, everyone does." She paused, adding, "Don't worry so much."

I stared blankly at her, how is she so calm about this? Though perhaps she's right, he is an alligator after all. I'm just paranoid. I smiled, and nodded, "Yeah, you're right, thanks Vanessa."

"Anytime!" She waved to me and walked away to continue her nightly duties.

One of the best things about working in the Pizza-Plex at night, is that you get to go anywhere and everywhere without worrying about anyone else getting in the way.
I turned around and walked away from the entrance, I had so much I could do, but I just decided to go visit the animatronics. They had a big show today, and I wanted to talk to them about it.
I went to Freddy first, he was always the easiest and nicest to talk too.

I unlocked his door with my security pass, peeking in at first to make sure it was okay to come in, "Freddy, can I come in?"

"Of course, you're always welcome here Nat." His eyes softened as I entered the room, he got down on one knee, "What brings you here tonight?"

I smiled, "Just wanted to see how you're doing after your big show today, you did great, as always!"

"Well thank you, I certainly try to do my best in every performance." He smiled, and put a hand on my shoulder.

I nodded, and patted his hand, "Yeah, also, I have a question." Freddy looked at me, indicating I could go on, "It's about Monty, do you think his aggression is getting worse?"

"Well, he has always been aggressive, especially towards me, but I suppose he has been a little more aggressive than usual." Freddy put a hand to his chin, thinking, "You should go ask Chica or Roxy, they'd be able to tell you more."

I nodded, "Thanks Freddy, I'm gonna go ask them now if that's alright."

He gave me a thumbs up and smiled, "Go on, I'm not stopping you."

I hugged the bear, waved, and ran out of his room. I walked over to Roxy's room, and to the door, I was about to opened it but stopped when I heard crying coming from inside. Roxy was having one of her mental breakdowns again, it was best to leave her be until she stops crying.
I sighed and made my way around to Chica's room, I heard her playing the guitar, I opened the door with my pass and peeked in like I did with Freddy's, "Can I come in?"

"Come in!" I smiled and walked in, Chica immediately sat her guitar down and gave me a hug, "So, Why'd you decide to visit me this time?"

I chuckled, and we sat on the couch, "Well first I wanted to say amazing job at today's performance, you were amazing! Second, I wanted to ask about Monty and if you think his aggression is getting worse."

Chica smiled, "Well thanks for the compliment Nat, I try my best to play well for the kids!" She blinked, "Now Monty, I'd say he's definitely a lot more angry lately, I always hear him smashing things in his green room. He also snapped at me the other day for simply asking a question."

"Really?" My eyes widened, eager to know more.

"Yeah, I mean he's always been snappy, but not like he's been the past few weeks. I don't know what happened, but something's bothering him." Chica looked at me and hugged me, "I have a feeling you're gonna help him out, so good luck!"

"Thanks Chica, I'm going to try." I stood up and we hugged, "Bye Chica!"

"Bye Natty!" She waved as I left her room.