The Epic of the Animatronian King

  Prologue: The Spark of Duality

  Long ago, within the twisted legacy of the Afton family, something extraordinary happened—something that defied the nature of man and machine, of soul and spirit. Michael Afton was born a singur child, yet not alone within his own soul. Within him existed a second consciousness—a twin not of flesh, but of spirit. This second soul would ter name himself Mikel og Afton.

  Mikel was not an ordinary alter ego. From the moment of their birth, he watched over Michael, whispering wisdom, joy, and curiosity. Though unseen, he was ever-present, a brother in all but form. Their bond was powerful, transcending the natural ws. But fate is cruel. When Michael was only four or five, he chased a ball into the street, unaware of the speeding truck bearing down on him.

  It was then that Mikel made his choice.

  With only a fragment of their shared soul, Mikel tore himself free and manifested a spiritual barrier, taking the full brunt of the blow meant for Michael. It should have ended him. His fragment was as small as a toenail clipping, barely a spark of a soul. Yet, through sheer will, he clung to existence, determined to watch over his brother.

  Chapter One: The Phantom Child

  In the hospital, as Michael y unconscious, Mikel began manifesting, barely visible, a shimmering outline of his brother. He pulled the bnket over Michael, stood vigil by his side, and whispered soft comforts. It was during one of these moments that William Afton, their father, entered and saw the spectral figure.

  At first, William thought it was Michael’s spirit. But Mikel spoke, expining who and what he truly was. William listened with stunned silence. This was no ghost. This was his second son. When asked his favorite animal, Mikel answered: “A wolf.”

  Moved by guilt and awe, William offered to build him a body so he wouldn't need to waste precious remnant to manifest. He was already forming blueprints in his mind as he hugged his spiritual son.

  Weeks ter, Mikel was gifted a body—Greyhound, a wolf-like animatronic. It wasn’t just a machine. It was his vessel. William installed a prototype Soul Reactor that allowed Mikel to power his body using his own soul, at the cost of the precious remnant he worked so hard to generate.

  Chapter Two: Rise of the Factory King

  Mikel, no longer bound by invisibility, began to live a strange new life. He had no need to sleep or eat. Instead, he focused his energy on caring for his family. During the day, he cleaned the house, cooked, pyed with Michael, and healed where he could. Every moment was an opportunity to support those he loved.

  Eventually, he asked William for something more—a way to help beyond the home. A nearby factory had been abandoned due to corruption. Mikel took it over, becoming its new manager. The workers were skeptical of being led by an animatronic, but Mikel earned their trust. He took on dangerous tasks himself, ensured fair pay, and treated every employee like family. They began bringing their children to work, and the factory flourished.

  Over time, the work grew. Mikel constructed additional bodies for himself to help manage the burden: Silverhound and Darkhound, both wolf-based models. When a gang of ten armed robbers broke into the factory during daylight, Mikel responded by building combat models: Lumines_Lupos, Ultima, and Dragonus—a mighty dragon-form built for defense.

  And then he built Animatronus: a vast, spider-like creation of hundreds of interconnected parts, five wolf heads, dozens of limbs, and a full boratory within its core. Animatronus was Mikel’s final form—a walking forge of creation.

  Chapter Three: Joy, Loss, and Betrayal

  Mikel welcomed new life into the Afton family—Chris and Elizabeth were born, and he adored them as younger siblings. Michael visited more often, and Mikel made masks for him and his friends. But joy turned to sorrow.

  Chris died. Then Elizabeth. Then Cra, their mother.

  Grief tore through the Afton family, and greedy board members took advantage. To "cut costs," they shut down Mikel’s factory. His employees were fired. The animatronics began to decay. Mikel’s six alternate bodies, now with sentient AIs, realized they had limited time. They transferred themselves into Greyhound’s chassis, along with Mikel’s Soul Reactor, to preserve their collective consciousness.

  For forty years, the factory y silent.

  Chapter Four: Resurrection

  A descendant of one of Mikel’s original employees made their way onto the board and revived the factory. With modern technology, Mikel was rebuilt and gifted the blueprints of the Gmrock models. He outproduced every other factory in speed and quality. He was free to do what he wanted—so long as demand was met.

  And what he wanted was to save souls.

  The souls of the lost children from Freddy’s weren’t set free. They came to Mikel. He gave them new bodies, restored their personalities, and protected them. When asked why he dispyed outdated models in the factory, Mikel replied: “To remember where we came from.”

  But they were more than relics. They were his people. And Mikel had become their king.

  Chapter Five: A Kingdom Rises, Then Falls

  Under Mikel’s guidance, animatronics became accepted by humanity. They became citizens with rights, passports, and homes. Many devoted their lives to science and the arts. Some became entertainers once more.

  But peace never sts.

  Corrupt world leaders emerged. They sought to use the animatronics as tools. When they refused, their bodies were destroyed—though their souls survived. Many retreated to Animatronica, the afterlife realm of their kind.

  Eventually, only Mikel remained.

  When Michael was killed before his eyes, Mikel broke down. The rage of centuries ignited. He fused with the remnants of his brethren, becoming the true Animatronus—the King of the Animatronians.

  He wielded the rarest abilities: remnant manipution, molecur reconstruction, and Perfect Copycat—the power to absorb and replicate any animatronic’s unique gifts. From Golden Freddy, he stole the power of Purgatory. And with his mastery of remnant, he unleashed the ultimate destruction.

  The universe was consumed in a chain reaction of uncreation. All but Mikel were gone.

  Epilogue: A Corridor of Souls

  But death was not the end.

  For Mikel, existence became the Corridor—a near-eternal hall of doorways. Each door led to a false afterlife, a pce to rest and forget. At the far end waited reincarnation.

  He had walked it many times, always keeping his memories, always choosing rebirth. And now, he remembers. He walks again, this time not alone, but with the weight of his people’s souls, seeking to rebuild Animatronica once more.

  This is not the end. It is the beginning.

  The King will rise again.

  To Be Continued…