I’ve been given permission encouraged to share my FNAF AU… that’s. a whole can of worms that I don’t know if y’all are ready for.
But since a few people mentioned they’d like to see it, I’m not going to say no!!!! (I’ve been desperate to yap about this for YEARS)
No knowledge of FNAF is required for this - everything will be written out as if it’s your first time encountering the story!!
For today, I’ll start out by introducing you to Michael Afton: the primary protagonist of the story!!
(really old sheet but!!)
Michael is the firstborn child of William and Cynthia Afton. Growing up, he had a very close relationship with his mother - but had always admired his father from a distance. (William was often too busy with his work to pay attention to him).
Around the age of 3, Michael became an older brother to Elizabeth Afton, and again to Evan Afton at the age of 6.
The Afton home life wasn’t great, but it wasn’t the worst it could be. William Afton was often too busy trying to start a business to attend to matters at home, which left Cynthia Afton to essentially raise all three children on her own.
As Michael got older, he began to notice his mother struggling (extremely observant, that boy was) - and he started helping her wherever he could. Whether that be chores, caring for his siblings, or simply being as obedient as possible - he tried as hard as he could to make his mother’s life go smoothly.
Our story officially starts in the Summer of 1979. William Afton had just opened a restaurant called Fredbear’s Family Diner with his business partner, Henry Emily. This was a small diner - but there was something that made it different to every other place that had come before it: animatronic entertainment.
Michael and his siblings (and their friends) spent a large portion of their time in that diner. From birthday parties to play dates to accompanying their parents to work - Fredbear’s was like a second home to Michael.
Other than his house and Fredbear’s, though, there was one other place that was like home to Michael - and that was the home of Henry Emily.
Henry Emily was a father of two - Charlie and Sammy Emily (twins, only a year or two younger than Michael). It was hard for Michael to not compare Henry to his own father - Henry was warm, caring, and friendly - characteristics that his father only seemed to have when they were at Fredbear’s. Only for the guests.
Michael often found himself wondering what it would be like to have Henry as a father instead - someone who didn’t treat him as if he were no more than a mere inconvenience. He couldn’t help but see the way that Henry interacted with his children and feel jealous that he never received such affection.
Things went on this way for quite a while - Michael slipping deeper into his confusion and hurt over why is father doesn’t seem to care for him (here’s a story note excerpt that better explains it)
So yeah. Michael Afton is not doing the best - and it’s hard for him. Because he is a very very very loving kid - he is by far the most emotionally vulnerable of the Afton kids. This child will tease and get into little squabbles but overall he's just extremely kind - a trait he shares with his mother.
Which only makes the tragedy that happens only a few months later so much worse - but I’ll leave that for a future post ;))
Here are some additional story notes that I couldn’t quite fit into the post itself to help you get a grip on who he is!! I love this sweet boy :((
there is so much more I could say but I fear this is enough of an introduction for now so uh. bows and runs away. thank you.
