> The Ink Machine > by Falconwolf1116 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prologue > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The man yelled for help as he was chased through the hallways by an inky monster. As he ran, he noticed the walls caked in ink and the notorious smiling demon behind him. The smile. Engraved on that creature forever. "YOU KILLED BORIS!" the monster yelled as he chased the poor human. "I told you! He was sick and I was trying to help him!" he yelled back. "LIAR!!!" The monster yelled at him. As the human reached the exit he tripped on a loose board and fell down a trapdoor. He had escaped. His arm was broken but besides that, he was alive. He then got an Idea.("Lightbulb!) He quickly pulled out ink and parchment. He wrote, "Dear old friend, It feels like a lifetime since we worked on cartoons together. 7 years slips away. Doesn't it? Anyway, I heard you're back in Canterlot with some friends. So I've been thinkin, why not come back to the old cartoon warehouse? There's a little project I need help on. Your best pal, Joey Drew." As he finished writing, he got a malevolent smirk on his face. "That guy can take care of this work for me." he said, "He'll pay for leaving. He will pay." Joey was interrupted by what sounded like the laugh of a guy on the old television. "Heh, hey Joey what're ya doin down here eh?" The monster asked. "Running from you. Bendy." As he was dragged away by Bendy, he sent the letter with his magic. "Come to Me and Bendy old friend. Come on, Falconwolf." > Chapter 1 PART 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Beeb Beep Beep Beep." The alarm clock went off. "Ugh shut up! just five more minutes!" said the alicorn. The clock didn't stop. "Ok Ok." he got up. Meet Falconwolf. The only male alicorn in equestria. He had an extraordinary White and blue mane with a red coat. He hit the button of his Freddy Fazbear's Pizza alarm clock, yawned and stretched. "Twi, wake up." he whispered. "Good *yawn* morning." "Come on. We have one day left in Canterlot before we head home." "Alright I'm up. Let's get ready." After getting dressed, Twi and Fal headed downstairs to the hotel lobby. They met the others for breakfast. (Wheat toast, pancakes, and hay bacon. Yum!) Meanwhile, we had to pay 5 extra bits for Pinkie. She used a Celestia knows what amount of whipped cream cans on her pancakes. "100 bits for room service Rarity?! You're lucky we're friends!" I quipped while looking over the bill. Until a certain dragon burped up a piece of wet, inky parchment. "Did Celestia spill her ink bottle before sending this?" I asked myself. I unrolled the parchment. As I read, my eyes widened as large as dinner plates. I was snapped out of it thanks to Rainbow Dash. "What's it say?" She asked. "Have you girls ever heard of Bendy the dancing Demon?" Fal asked. The all gave a positive response, "It was the superest cartoon ever!" "The animation was divine!" "It was too cool to be true!" "Um, I, uh, liked it." "Darn tuttin! I was fantastic!" "It was amazing Fal, but, why do you ask?" asked Twilight. "No one's ever seen the show since it was banned." "Why was it banned?" Fal asked. "The creator quit midseason. Why?" "I might've been, urm, the creator that, uh, quit?" Now what came next were millions of questions. After I answered every single one, I read the letter out loud. "Dude, we gotta go!" RD yelled at me. "Nuh uh, no how!" I yelled. "I quit production for a reason!" Next thing I knew, we were walking towards an abandoned building made of cartoonish wood. "Why did I let you girls drag me into this?" Fal asked. "Just knock on the door!" yelled Pinkie. I did so. No answer. "Aw well no one's home!" I said. As we started to trot away, I noticed the disappointment on my friends' muzzles. "Grrr, fine!" I got a running start and bashed the door open. But what we expected to see, wasn't there. The problem was, it looked like the place hadn't been touched in ages. There was ink splattered everywhere, papers on the floor and the only lights in the room were the dim ceiling lights and a lonely projecter showing the first Bendy animation test. Then without a trace, the door slammed shut and locked. > Chapter 1 part 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "So yeah. We're trapped." That's all Fal had to say. "Don't be such a party pooper Fal! Show us around!" yelled Pinkie. Fal walked them around the warehouse. There wasn't much to see except desks, paperwork, locked doors (one had a light on that turned of as soon as he tried to open it.) and then it was time to show them the Ink Machine. "The ink machine created the ink we needed to make the characters." he said. "Hey, where did Fluttershy go?" They suddenly heard a scream. "Was that actually her? I didn't realize she could scream that loud. Come on!" They went through the entrance and met a message on the way that stated, "DREAMS COME TRUE" in ink. As they took more twists and turns, they managed to find Fluttershy cowering in the hall. "Flutters? You ok?" asked RD "It's terrible!" she screamed while sobbing, "I just went into the room and s-saw..." she stopped talking and sobbed uncontrollably. Fal and Twi went into the room and were suprised at what they saw. "Fal, is that..." Twi asked. "This is why I quit Twi." he said, "Joey what've you been doin man?" he asked himself. Inside that room was a cartoon character on a board. His arm tissues were teared and his chest had been opened. The contents however, were empty. Lying on that board was Boris the Wolf himself with Xs for eyes. He was dead. "Let's go." Fal said to Twi. They left the room and gathered their friends. "What was inside that was so ghastly?" asked Rarity. "Boris" I muttered. "What was that sugarcube?" asked Applejack. "It was Boris. Boris the Wolf." I answered back. After the fiasco with Boris, the 7 friends travelled through the warehouse. They came across a strange room with 6 pedistals. They decided to come back later. They went back through the hallway and found the Ink Machine. "Ok, how do we get this thing working again?" He searched around the machine. He checked the ink tank, the cogs on it, even the top. "Maybe it's activated by magic?" asked Twilight. "No. Your magic only works on items from this world. Toon material. This however is inert. From the human world. If you tried to use magic, it would act as a, how do I put it? Let's say it was a sponge. The sponge is able to soak up magic instead of water." I continued, "So in conclusion, you'd lose your magic permanently." She had been taking notes the entire time. "Maybe if we can allow the ink to flow through the pipes to the machine, it'll turn on!" said twilight. "Maybe." Fal said. "I think I know how." > Chapter 1 Part 3 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Okay gang." said Falcon, "We need to get 6 items! We need a Bendy plush, The Illusion of Living by Joey Drew, an ink bottle, a cog wheel, a wrench, and a music record." They all stared at him. "I wouldn't make this up if I could." They all split up. * * * When they regrouped in the strange room, Falcon placed the objects on their pedestal. He tried to pull the lever put it still wouldn't budge. He then noticed a blinking light that said Ink Pressure Low. "We still have to return the ink flow." Falcon told them. "Twi, come with me. The rest of you wait here until the ink flow is restored." Twilight and Falcon walked through the Warehouse. It took many twists and turns. While traveling, Twilight and Falcon came across an old tape recording. At this point, I don't get what Joey's plan is for this company. The animations sure aren't being finished on time anymore. And I certainly don't see why we need this machine. It's noisy, it's messy. And who needs that much ink anyway. Also, get this, Joey had each one of us donate something from our work station. We put them on pedestals in the break room. To help appease the gods, Joey says. Keep things going. I think he lost his mind, but, hey, he writes the checks. but I tell you what, if one more of those pipes burst, I'm out of here. Twilight was about to speak but Fal put up a hoof to hush her. "Let's just finish this and turn on the machine." He said. When they reached the room they found a button that said 'FLOW' on it. When he pushed it, in the other room, the light stopped flashing. They pulled the lever and a suspicious whirring filled the warehouse. Back in the room, all of the ink of the pipes burst out and something odd appeared. It was the dancing demon himself, Bendy! Twilight and Falcon looked at each other then at Bendy. Bendy looked between the two. He then started dancing a funny jig. (Rights to the song go to DAGAMES) They have sent you a letter to come back, home to play. But to your dismay this isn't your day. For the happy fun times have begun to fade. Watch as we reanimate. Our corpses you abandoned. We were dismantled Mishandled. But we won't be skipped and swayed! Trapped within these walls, you left our souls to drip away! The ink decays the walls at bay but the reckoning has come today you say. Boris has no guts 'cause you replaced it with mechanical strain! We've been tortured but we move forward! This disorder kills your da-a-ay! I am alive! IMMORTALIZED!!! You're the creator you traitor! Hey! There's no vaccine, to cure our dirty needs. For now you must, Build up our Machine you die tonight! Doo-do-do-doo, do-do, do-d-d-doo (Tonight) (Doo part again.) Build up our machine you die tonight! Baa-b-b-baa, bada bade b-baaa Tonight! Build up our machine you die tonight! (I'd insist pausing here, but it will continue!) "We have to warn the others!" Falcon yelled. "RUUUUUUUUUUN" They ran back to the others in the room. Ink was pour down the walls and while they were running, they noticed that Boris wasn't in his room. They decided that they had bigger fish to fry so they ran on. "Girls!" Twilight yelled. "Um Twi, Fal?" asked Rainbow Dash, "What's wrong, heh, you look like we saw a ghost." "Yeah. Are y'all alrigh'? asked AJ. "It's Bendy!" Falcon yelled," He-" So you found all the pieces, to initiate the pain! Our venom stains. The night remains. But the ending's always just the same! No gain. Nod your head(s) to the beat of death as you draw your last eternal breath. Sensations. Of an invasion. Start to course right through your veins! You say we have no brains We're just cartoons for your portrayal. To tell some tale about a boat and sail but sure it's inevitably unveils the fail! Splashes of eternal hate will flood the floor and clean your slate NOW WE'RE THE TOOLS! AND YOU'RE THE FOOL! Our nightmare domina-a-ates! I am alive! IMMORTALIZED!!! You're the creator you traitor! Hey! There's no vaccine, to cure our dirty needs. For now you must, Build up our Machine you die tonight! Doo-do-do-doo, do-do, do-d-d-doo (Tonight) (Doo part again.) Build up our machine you die tonight! Baa-b-b-baa, bada bade b-baaa Tonight! Build up our machine you die tonight! They all ran while bendy sang. I am aware, That your soul is now divi-i-ine! We care to not toil with unbroken chains So don't toil with ours Like he did to our shining staaaars (like our shining sta-a-rs) So prepare for adventure! we're a whole new creature from the darkest side You can't take away the pain we feel Created as monsters That come to life Come back to life! They reached the ink machine but found it boarded up with Bendy on the other side. So you've come to the end now, alive but dead inside The heart beats loud you've joined our crowd, we are but punished serpentines Your life with him was fun but now the terror's only just begun Now come with me. And you will see. WE'RE A NEW BORN SIYANI-I-IDE!!! They all ran towards the exit screaming. I am alive! Immortalized You're the creator You traitor Hey! There's no vaccine To cure our dirty needs For now you must Build up our machine You die tonight I am alive! Immortalized You're the creator You traitor Hey! There's no vaccine To cure our dirty needs For now you must Build up our machine You die tonight! Doo-do-do-doo, do-do, do-d-d-doo (Tonight) (Doo part again.) Build up our machine you die tonight! Baa-b-b-baa, bada bade b-baaa (CREATED AS MONSTERS THAT COME TO LIIIIIIIIIIIFE) Tonight They reached the end of the hallway but came to a locked exit door. "WHY IS IT STILL LOCKED?!" Falcon yelled. Then Bendy ran right at them and they all screamed. Build up our machine You die tonight! As he finished singing, the gang fell down into a trap door, landing in a small pool of ink. "I-is every pony ok?" asked Falcon. "That's my childhood ruined." said Rainbow Dash "Uh let's do a role call. Twilight? (Here) Rainbow? (Here) Applejack? (Here) Fluttershy? (um, here) Rarity? (Here) and Pinkie? (Here-aroony!) Great! We're all here!" Just then, Falcon spotted an axe and a boarded up corridor. "Let's see where this goes." He began to chop away wood. He the reached a room filled with coffins and the mark of the beast on the floor. "What the?" END OF CHAPTER 1! > ??? > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "That's IT! I'm done! Everything's gone to far Joey!" "Aw come on man you can't leave me! We're he first 15 year olds to make a famous cartoon!" "I don't care! Look at this place! It's falling apart, the businesses next door are going to sue us for ink leaks, and you've gne way to far with the whole cartoon business. I mean, come Joey, appease the gods?!" "Dude I got it all figured out! All we have to do is give them Bendy and Bori-" "NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT! Ok Joey, I'm leaving. Shut down the business." "But-" *Door slams.* "You were my only friend..." *7 years later* "BOOOOORIS! If your gonna cause mischief, at least invite me along!" *Walks into room.* "Bo? BORIS!!! OH MY GOD WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU! WAKE UP! Please!" *tugs on ropes. "Don't worry Boris! I'll get you out of here!" *Man walks in* "Joey!" "Bendy?" "D-did you- WHAT DID YOU DO TO BORIS!?" "Calm down! He's just, urm, sick?" "Y-you're l-lying!" WHAT DID YOU DO TO BORIS?! > Chapter 2 part 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Falcon's eyes fluttered as he woke up. He checked his watch and saw that the time was 10:58 PM. He looked at his surroundings. There was a pentagram on the ground, 2 coffins, and a Bendy Cutout. He grabbed his axe. "THIS IS YOUR FAULT!" he yelled as he chopped the cutout to pieces. This woke everypony up. "What's the big deal Fal?!" Rainbow Dash yelled. "I'm angry at Bendy! No..." He said "I'm angry at Joey. If he didn't install that demonic machine, we wouldn't be in this mess!" "Now calm down sugarcube!" exclaimed AJ. "We know your under a lot of stress, but ya don't have ta yell at us!" "Y..." he started. "Your right AJ. There's only one thing we can do. Press on, see what we can find." He went to the far end of the room and broke the two boards keeping it from opening. The 7 ponies walked down the steps to a more larger room. "Eat up gang." Fall said while opening a can of "Bacon soup" with his magic. "Wow Fal!" Rainbow said, "Even if this stuff is 7 something years old, it's still delish!" "What?" he asked, "that's impossible! this stuff was supposed to have expired a couple of months after we made it! Wait a minute-" "W-what's wrong?" asked Fluttershy,"are you getting sick after all?" "No," he said, "the soup, it's, it's still cold." "Does that mean somepony's still in this horrid place darling?" asked Rarity. "It must've been Joey!" he exclaimed. "O-or B-bendy!" whispered Fluttershy. Fal turned the other way and saw a small desk with a tape recorder like the one that was upstairs. He clicked play. He appears from the shadows to rain his sweet blessings upon me. The figure of ink that shines in the darkness. I see you, my savior. I pray you hear me. Those old song, yes, I still sing them. For I know you are coming to save me. And I will be swept into your final, loving embrace. But, love requires sacrifice. Can I get an amen? After he said "can I get an amen?" Pinkie said, "Can I get a Hallelujah?" "Who was that Fal?" asked Twilight, "Were there other workers here besides you and Joey?" "Yeah there were but that was after I left." he said "I think that guy's name was Sammy? Anyway, come on, let's get out of here. Dang, how did this place get this big?" They kept walking until they came to an ink covered hallway. "WEEEEEEEEEEEE" yelled Pinkie as she splashed around in the ink. "Come on everypony! It's shallow!" They continued through the hallway, but as they reached the end, an odd man walked by holding a Bendy cutout. "Oh sweet Celestia! Hello!" yelled Falcon,"Excuse me! Can you help us? H-hello?" "HEY!" yelled Rainbow Dash as she flew around the corner, "My friend asked you a-" she was cut off by seeing nothing but the cutout. "Uh guys? He's gone!" "What?" asked Twilight sash looked around, "But that's impossible! There's no where else to go!" "Come on y'all! Let's keep going." said AJ. They continued walking for about 30 seconds and came to a locked garage door. "What the buck?" proclaimed Fal, "What the cuss? Where did this large door come from? We had a master plan to keep walking!" (that was a quote from one my favorite movies!) Rainbow pulled the lever. Nothing happened. "What's up with those blinking lights?" asked Pinkie. "Maybe there are 3 switches that we need to activate to resume the circuit." Fal said. "Let's look around. See what we can find." When they looked, they found one on a goofy looking control panel and one under the desk with the tape recorder. The third one couldn't be found. "Fal, we looked everywhere!" yelled Twilight."It's not here!" "Yeah!" Pinkie said while opening and eating the contents of all of the bacon soup cans on the shelves revealing the third switch, "We can't find it anywhere!" Fal facehoofed and pressed the switch and pulled the lever opening the garage door. He entered a room with a door way covered in 2x4s. He cut them down and entered a corridor with a huge sign that said,"MUSIC DEPARTMENT". Next to it was a tape recorder that said, So first, Joey installs this Ink Machine over out heads. Then it begins to leak. Three times last month, we couldn't even get out of our department because the ink had flooded the stairwell. Joey's solution? An ink pump to drain it periodically. Now I have this ugly pump switch right in my office. People in and out all day. Thanks, Joey. Just what I needed. More distractions. These stupid cartoon songs don't write themelves, you know. "So Sammy wrote all of the songs for the cartoons?" asked Twilight. "Apparently so." Fal replied. They kept walking and entered a huge room. The recording studio. > Chapter 2 Part 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Well girls" he said, "This is where the magic happens!" The recording studio was almost as big as the main room upstairs. It had a huge drum, piano, violin, and bass. There were some microphones dangling from the ceiling, a huge screen and a projecter on one of two of the balconies upstairs. "Hey Fal!" yelled Rainbow, "There's another tape player behind this barrel." she clicked play and the sound of a mares voice came through: It may only be my second month working for Joey Drew, but I can already tell I'm going to love it here! People really seem to enjoy my Alice Angel voice voice. Sammy says she may be as popular as Bendy some day. These past few weeks I have voiced everything from talking chairs to dancing chickens. But this is the first character I really felt a conection with. Like she's a part of me. Alice and I, we are going places. "Alice the Angel?"asked Twilight, "I've never heard of her." "Alice was a character that was deleted during production." Fal explained. "C'mon, let's find a way out." The group trotted around some more corridors. They managed to get upstairs and found another tape player: Every day the same strange thing happens, I'll be up here in my booth, the band will be swinning, and suddenly Sammy Lawrence just comes marching in and shuts the whole thing down. Tells us to wait in the hall. Then I hear him. He starts up my projector, and he dashes from the projector booth and down to the recording studio like the little devil himself was chasing behind. Few seconds later, the projector turns off. But Sammy, he doesn't come out for a long time. This man is weird. Crazy weird. I have half a mind to talk to Mr. Drew about all this. But then again, I have to admit. Mr. Drew has his own peculiarities. Fal noticed Twilight writing down some notes. "What're you writing Twi?" "I've been writing down what the tapes said to see if there was some sort of secret or code." she answered. "Anything?" he asked. She shook her head. "What is this doohickey?" Applejack asked. "It's a projecter. One more advanced than the ones upstairs." Fal answered. "I wonder if it still works?" he said pressingplay: These pipes that flow from the ink machine give life to our little friend moving on the screen. He's got two pointy ears and can be seen. Moving the halls behind the scenes. He's listening, and always moving. Following and choosing, Standing and improving then one day you pulled the spring and you reanimated our little Bendy! Bendy and the ink machine! In a way you've never seen Bendy and the ink machine! Better watch out, or he'll make you screeeeeeeam! He's got a friend named Boris that loved to play that good ol' music from the day! He had a big, large band with all of his friends the clarinet was there for him till the end. With a hoot and a toot that's all he'd play, but now he's put up, on display! Waiting to be animated with no heart but that's a story for another day! (Bendy and the ink machine part again) The creators, the lied to us! Created us for the gods! to please them and to make things right and settle up all the odds! We were never supposed to exist in this dimensional plain! Now we suffer and it's all your fault! and you will know our pain! Pain Pain pain pain pai pai pa pa ppppp (Bendy and the ink machine part again) "That sounded like the opening to the show but, altered." Fal said. Just then Pinkie reappeared right next to Falcon. "Aaaagh! Pinkie! Don't do that!" "Sorry Fal but uh, I have some good news and bad news. The good news is, I found an exit!" Everypony cheered. "Bad news is, it's blocked by ink."Everypony groaned. They walked down some steps to find an ink-blocked exit. "You weren't joking Pinkie!" exclaimed Rarity. Just then, Fal came to face a lever labeled "POWER" He pulled it and lights instantly turned on. He also heard a garage door open. "Hey! Everypony! I think a door opened!" Fal said. But as he started to run, weird inky creatures erupted out of the ground and tackled Fal into the ink. "WHAT THE F-" he was cut off when the ink covered his entire body. "Help!" he tried to yell but it only came out as a couple of gurgles as he was instantly covered in inky goop. 'Is this how I die?' he thought? Darkness was closing in, besides the ink of course, and he felt his heart slowing down. He then lost consciousness. Until air filled his lungs and his vision came into focus. He found Twilight giving him CPR. She backed off after seeing he was awake and blushed a deep crimson. He saw an axe enveloped in a lavender colored aura. It was covered in pure ink. "Urm, heh, let's go." he said. "Thanks." They kept walking and came to the newly opened corridor. They opened a door and came across a pipe organ. "Oooooooh! I remember playing this in the Castle of the Two Sisters!" yelled Pinkie. She played a note and something unexpected happened. A groan came from the other side of the wall. "Uh, let's press on!" Fal said. "Agreed" the girls said. They kept walking and came to the end where they found 2 doors. One blocked by ink, and another was locked. "Luckily Joey gave me the keys in the letter." Fal said as he unlocked the door. He found another tape player and this time, Sammy's voice came out: Every artistic person needs a sanctuary. Joey Drew has his and I have mine. To enter, you need only my favorite song: (Quick note, the code is random in every gameplay. This one was from 8-BitRyan) The violin shudders with a piercing voice. The bas fiddle sings with deep articulation. The banjo playfully plucks. The banjo once again strums its melody. Sing my song and my sanctuary will open to you. "I think I know what to, girls?" Falcon asked. They had disappeared. "Maybe they went to check out the place?" he wondered. He grabbed the axe on the ground, turned on the projector and played the instruments in order. A garage door opened. "Score!" Exclaimed Fal. He walked in and saw nothing but a valve with pipes. "This is a sanctuary?" he asked. "Aw well." he turned the valve and heard the ink draining. "All I have to do is, aw horse apples." More of the ink creatures appeared. "COME AT ME BRO!" he yelled. They all attacked him and they all splattered into ink balls. All he had to do was find his friends and pull the lever in Sammy's office. He ran towards the office and pulled the lever. He then saw a radio on the desk. He turned it on and heard a familiar tune. "Hey! This is the song bendy sang while he chased us! Okay. Now I just have to find my friends!" He trotted towards the exit to see if his friends were there. But before he got there, he got hit in the back of the head. "Crush, kill, destroy, Sweg." he said before he passed out. "Rest your head. It's time for bed." said a calm soothing voice. > Chapter 2 Part 3 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fal's eyes fluttered open. He was tied up and no friends in sight. His eyes then rested on a figure with a bendy mask and an... INKY BODY?! Fal was freaking out. He struggled but the figure just tightened the bonds. Then, it spoke, "There we go now. Nice and tight." the figure said, "We wouldn't want our sheep roaming away now, would we? No, we wouldn't. I must admit I am honored that you came all the way down here to visit me. It almost makes what I'm about to do seem, eh, a little cruel. But the believers must honor their savior. I must have him notice me. (ME: NOTICE ME SENPAI!!!) " "Who- Who are you? You sound very familiar." Fal said. "Hey, wait a minute, you look familiar to me... that face..." "Wait, SAMMY?!" Falcon exclaimed, "Is that really you Sam?" Sammy shushed him. "No, not now. For our lord is calling to us, my little sheep." he said,"The time of sacrifice is at hand!" Song and lyrics by Musiclide. And ft. CG5, Request made by Dietrich Polender! : "Sammy, stop!" Falcon yelled, "Let's talk about this..." "No! I've waited to long!" He yelled, "Finally, after all of this time, I'll be free from this... prison. This Inky... Dark... abyss I call a body. Can't you here him? He's on his way! He's crawling up above! Let us begin. The ritual must be completed! So he will here me, and set US free!" "Sammy, you're insane! Untie me! Help me get out! Twi and the others can help you!" "The ponies? Oh, they were saved by some unknown figure. It's just you that my lord wants." "NO SAMMY! WAIT!" Fal was cut off from the satanic calls of Sammy. "HEAR ME BENDY," he said in a demonic double voice, "ARISE FROM THE DARKNESS! ARISE AND CLAIM MY OFFER-" He was cut off by a tiny splat of ink and, you guessed it. The dancing demon himself popped out of the puddle. But not as a monster, as his normal cartoon self. But he wasn't smiling. He was furious. He said in a normal old time cartoon voice, "What the hell are ya doin Sammy?" Bendy asked, "This whole revenge thing is my thing! Not yours!" "B-but, my lord!" Sammy said frightened. "NO IFs, ANDs, OR BUTs! AND I AM NOT YOUR LORD!" Bendy yelled. He then picked up a colorless hammer from thin air. "I've had enough of you Sammy!" "NO MY LORD! STAY BACK! I AM YOUR PROPHET! I AM YOUR-" he was then squished under a large cartoon hammer. All that remained was a puddle with the mask, and ink-stained overalls. "*Sigh* The nerve of that guy." Bendy said in his jersey accent. He then turned to Falcon who had just witnessed the whole thing. But Bendy just smiled at him. "Here, let me help ya buckaroo." He took the ax and chopped off the ropes. Falcon just stared at his creation. As he was about to speak, Bendy acted as if he had read his mind. "I know. You're probably wonderin why I'm not attackin you. Well, the thing is, I wanted to be the one to get you. So I'll tell ya what, for old times sake. I'll give you a 15 second head start. But first, anythin you'd like ta say?" "Um, first off, thanks, second, where are my friends, and third, WHY ARE YOU ATTACKING ME?!" "First, don't sweat it kid, second, no idea, and third, you betrayed us." "But Bendy, all I did was leave, I didn't do anything to you." "That's where you're wrong. Joey told me that you were the one that brought us to this dimensional plain. Now, we have no way of gettin home. Now, 15 seconds startin, now." Falcon didn't even hesitate he ran with his axe, which was engulfed in a magical aura, but after swinging and his axe broke, he heard slimey footsteps. He kept running until he saw Bendy in hot pursuit, singing Rap by JT Machinima. I'm the dancing demon Watch me twirl and hop and spin I'm quick to give a smile But I won't forget your sins Hahahahaha Ah, ah, ah, the wonders of imagination Welcome home, dear friend How long we've all been waiting Let's create a masterpiece, breathe life into your dreams All you gotta do is start up the machine I'm the product of an artist Whose creations bring delight Upon this somber threshold Imagination comes to life Just free yourself from reason Soon you'll see in black and white Call me a seed of evil But what's that mean If I'm conceived within your mind? Leaking from the ceiling Ink is bleeding through the lines Is that your heart that's beating Or illusion you're alive? Collect what's necessary Keep appeasing the divines It's me you should be believing 'Cause he's deceiving you with lies Holy Conniption, has it been thirty years? It appears Mickey Mouse might've been murdered here Lifeless pie-cut eyes, I have learned to fear Kinda reminds me why I quit working here Why did I come?, lemme go home, I should be leaving Whatever happened, don't wanna know What are these demons? Guess if I gotta be stuck here Then I might as well investigate Secrets are unlocking, but too bad the exit ain't Despite this mask of happiness I drown in dark despair The world may be your canvas What you paint on it 'Beware' The pen is mightier than the sword It has no limitation Don't refrain, this ink will stain And nothing can erase us now Can you describe the face you saw? Could it be one you recognize? We'd never harm the hand that draws Imagination cursed us all with life Shamed and defaced Scathed and disgraced Tainted by hatred And can't be erased Creators betrayed us We've got it on tape We've written your fate And it can't be erased I was not always a monster Once, I was somebody's muse Innovation made us stronger But that power was abused The machine is thumping And the ink is pumping Now you need to run Because the demon's coming I really need help, someone send a telegram I'm surrounded by upside-down pentagrams I don't have a guide Just little bit of candlelight With an axe that I don't know how to handle right That little devil darlings on a lot of reels Long as he's on one, he cannot be real Stop the projectors, Bendy's off his reel Got a feeling he and Joey got a deal An unholy bargain, a demonic seal With a master plan that I must reveal Won't be long till this ink's all congealed Upon my body, head to toe all concealed But a little bit of bleach should do the trick I'll never watch another damn cartoon, I quit Look at you, you're scared of a moving pic Hey Bendy, how'd you get that tutu to fit? I'm blinded by this evil growing My heart is full of people-loathing With secrets that I keep from showing I am the wolf in sheepish clothing Flood the shop with ink a-flowing Push it to the brink of blowing We hope you don't think of going Weigh you down to keep from floating Come with me, we'll bring you Joey You'll be kept from being lonely Kicking, screaming, sinking slowly Give your soul, it's what you owe me Shamed and defaced Scathed and disgraced Tainted by hatred And can't be erased Creators betrayed us We've got it on tape We've written your fate And it can't be erased As Bendy stopped singing, Falcon managed to get through a door that locked behind him. Where he found 6 familiar faces. "GIRLS!" Fal yelled and hugged them. "You're all alright?" "Yeah we're all okay Fal," Said Twi, "and you'll never believe who saved us!" Just as Fal took a sip of Bacon soup he instantly spat it out when he saw the presumed dead cartoon on the first floor. "Wait hold on. Boris?" END OF CHAPTER 2 > ... > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Walks out into the rainy street and hears footsteps.* No bendy, you need to stay here. Aw come on Fal, please don't leave. I love ya. You've always been like a dad to me. Well technically... nevermind. Bendy just go back inside. The rain'll kill you. B-but Fal... Bendy, how 'bout this, I'll erase your memory of me. That way, you won't miss me. I guess that'll work. Ok, hold still. *Flash* Dear Joey,( he writes on a note ) I erased Bendy's memory so he wouldn't feel sad about me leaving. I think I'll head over to my old friend Twilight's place. I'll stay there and maybe go with her to Ponyville. I'm sure I'll be ok. Don't tell Bendy bad things about me. Sincerely, Falconwolf. *runs to the canterlot castle library. And knocks.* Oh, hey Fal. Hello Twilight. Say uh, could I talk to you? ------------------------------------------------------------ Joey, I think we're making a big mistake tryin to kill him, He seemed like he didn't wanna hurt me. Looks can be decieving Bendy. > Intermission > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *stares at Gamejolt for hours.* Hey Falconwolf1116, aren't ya gonna rest? Nope. I'm waiting for chapter 3 to come out Bendy. You should really get some rest Fal Nope I'm good. *Bendy walks away.* Hey Twilight? Yeah Bendy? He's doin it again! *Twilight storms off to the office. Bendy soon hears yelling.* NO TWILIGHT C'MON! JUST A COUPLE MORE HOURS! PLEASE! I'LL GO TO BED THIS TIME JUST LET ME BACK ON FIMFICTION! NOOOOOOOO! "Ugh, This is gonna be one of those days isn't it," said Bendy > Can I get an amen? (A deleted scene from chapter 2 part 3) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sammy sighs as he's on his way to work. "Another week, another episode, another billion stupid songs." he said. He enters Sillyvision Studios and gets a bunch of ink poured on top of him. "Oops! Sorry Mista Lawrence!" said Wally Franks the Janitor. "There was a malfunction when I tried to fix the machine." "No worries Wally." Sammy replied. "Ink washes out. I hope." As he entered his office with the ugly lever behind him, he got to writing. "I'll call this song, uh, hm! I got nothin!" then he heard a whisper. 'Beware the Gospel of Dismay...' it said. "Huh? Who said that?" Sammy asked. "I did buddy!"said a familiar voice. Sammy turned around to see Boris, Alice, and Bendy standing behind him. "What th-" Sammy was cut off as ink covered his mouth like a large wet finger. "How about the Gospel of Dismay?" Bendy asked as he removed the inky figure. "Huh, I- I like it!" He started writing the lyrics until he realized they were still there. "Wait, you guys are real?" He couldn't find Bendy until he turned around to see him lying on the top shelf. "What? Ain't I supposed ta be mischievous?" He asked. "Looky here Sammy boy, you and I aren't that different!" "W-we aren't?" he asked. "Of course!" Bendy replied. "All I ask is for one small favor!" "And what would that be?" Falcon woke up with a start. He was sweating and he had a bad head ache. He found himself tied up and gagged on a pentagram. Then, a strange figure walked into the room. He had a Bendy mask, wore overalls, and was made of ink. "There we go nice and tight. We wouldn't want our little sheep to roam away now would we?" The figure asked. "It's a pleasure to see you again Falconwolf and friends. What, you don't recognize me? I'm Sammy Lawrence. Joey's told me all about you! Like how he loved to jokingly call you by a human name he gave you. What was it? Oh yes! Henry! Anyway, you've made my lord, Bendy, very upset. Oh boy! Here he and his friends are now!" Just then, Bendy, Boris and Alice walked into the room. "Allow this song to explain!" Bold= Bendy Brown=Boris Yellow=Alice Grey Italics=Sammy (Song and Lyrics belong to Will Ryan, Azaeriah and DAgames.) Let's Hope this time he can get this band back together again! You join the underground cabaret today! Well hey there, tell me your name! You tried to run and tell the word, but your stranded in a darkened cave! Oh Henry, we hate you the same! So listen up my friend, there's more that meets the eye! You power up the studio and bring them to life!Now play the beat that trickles through the halls, or else your life is nevermore, don't worry chum! It's not the music that dies! Now listen up! Our life support machine was brought to life by remarkable hands! Forget about the hell we've seen, the time has come, to revive our band! So bang the drums to a rhythm captivating the beat, and press the keys on the piano for the ritual please! The song's alive with the night! With your help we'll revive! The devil's advocate,(The 7 friends stared in fear as the searchers appeared and bendy's eye glowed red) is staring right through your lies! You're just returning our old strings tonight! I hope you turn on the light now! (Bendy held a book and raised his hand. The pentagram glowed and the friends struggled, screamed, and cried.) Can I get an AAAAAMEN in here? (Amen) You see the magic of art! It would tear you apart if you knew! Can i get an AAAAAMEN in here? (Amen) This magic is fueled by your heart! But the dreams in his eyes are untrue! We have bigger plans for the band, by demand, we came back, to this darkened CELL! You're gonna break us out of this hell! (Break) We've been stars since the rhythm days but our instruments have all grown tired. And in the end our only dream was to dance,they took the dance away and we got retired! But that was long ago! We have a new change of face! We've turned it up a couple notches with a brand new pace, You think they all just erased us, betrayed us, enslaved us, but now the deed is done,and now we want to get out! Now listen up! Ain't it nice to be underground, with a good ol' friend like me? (Friend like me yeah!) So you notice that sign, we ain't lying but st down and take a seat! (Take a seat!) There's an exit for sure, but that's for shmucks! But a little bit of ink and a couple of bucks, we can reopen the curtains and show off the strut, BUT FOR GOODNESS SAKE! YOU GOTTA JUST BELIEVE! You're just returning our old strings tonight! I hope you turn on the light now! (Bendy held a book and raised his hand. The pentagram glowed and the friends struggled, screamed, and cried yet again.) Can I get an AAAAAMEN in here? (Amen) You see the magic of art! It would tear you apart if you knew! Can i get an AAAAAMEN in here? (Amen) This magic is fueled by your heart! But the dreams in his eyes are untrue! We have bigger plans for the band, by demand, we came back, to this darkened CELL! You're gonna break us out. Sammy walked up and put his face close to Fal's Go to sleep my little sheep. It's time to rest your head, whether alive or dead. I am the keeper of the key that will set us all free, I bring the demon back to life. There's a song I sing that shows us the light even in the lighter side of hell we sing with delight! Play the notes that I require, this will please my desires. You have given me the tools to restart. This. FIIIIIRE! (The 7 friends run while the 4 close their eyes and pray.) There's a twisted fate that controls us and betrays us, my friends have a death wish and all of this is him to blame! Now we've brought him to his knees! your only hope to escape this is to embrace this. We need your help (They open their eyes and teleport in front of them in an inky room. The axe broke.)to keep this demon at bay! LET'S END THIS TODAY!!! "You're the conductor of this performance now Henry!" "Will you take their word, or ours?" "Golly I hope this works!" You turned on this machine, NOW YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE!(They all run and Sammy gets squashed in the process dying.) Can I get an AAAAAMEN in here? You see the magic of art! It would tear you apart if you knew! Can i get an AAAAAMEN in here? (Amen) This magic is fueled by your heart! But the dreams in his eyes are untrue! We have bigger plans for the band, by demand, we came back, to this world of grey, WELCOME TO THE GOSPEL OF DISMAAAAAAAAAAAY! (They shut the door)Welcome to the gospel of dismay! "Is every pony ok?" Falcon asked. "I think so." Twilight replied. They see RD laughing. "What's so funny about all of this?!" "Really? Henry?!" she burst out laughing. "It's a human na-" He then gets an expression of fear and points a hoof at them. "What's wrong Falcon?" asked Fluttershy "OOOOOOH I LOVE GUESSING GAMES!" Pinkie yelled "B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b" Fal stuttered. "Ballons, Buttons, Billy, Bananas?!" Pinkie asked. "BORIS!!!" They all turned around to see him. Then he asked something unexpected, "Need help?" > Chapter 3 trailer > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few years back... "Ah what a beautiful day for a picnic." Bendy said. Suddenly a skeleton grabbed his leg. "What the, hey?!" Bendy pulled the skeleton above ground. It proceeded to scold him. "Hey?! Where's my Picnic baske- Oh no you don't." Bendy said rolling up his sleeves. Wait isn't he naked? "Hey Boris, give back my picnic basket!" Bendy found Boris eating a sandwich. His sandwich of course. Boris pulled a blanket from under Bendy's feet sending him toppling over. "Why I oughta, Bingo!" He said as he winked at the audience. He grabbed a wine bottle, shook it, and sprayed wine all over Boris. "What the?!" Boris said as Bendy laughed his head off. "Why you little-" Boris was cut off due to the fact of the picnic basket landing on his head and Bendy running away. Boris picked up a sandwich and said, "aw forget it. Munch munch munch." Bendy ran over to a tombstone and hid behind it. He ran away after figuring out a skeleton was there. He ran to a huge rock with shaking legs. Suddenly a shadow appeared. "Oh it's just you-" The cartoon shut off. Now, the story will continue... "GIRLS WHERE ARE YOU?!" Falcon yelled as he ran through the twisted corridors. He found a small box called a little miracle station. He hid inside. But bendy caught him. Coming this September, an angel craves the limelight and there's a wolf in sheep's clothing. > Chapter 3 Part 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Falconwolf woke up in a small hammock. It was the best rest he had gotten ever since he turned on that retched machine. He remembered what had happened last. He fell down a trapdoor, ruined a cult with a previous work partner, ran from an ink demon, and found a presumed dead friend. That was all he remembered. Then, he heard music coming from another room. He opened the door and walked out to find Rainbow Dash and Boris dancing to a song with the girls cheering her on. "Falcon!" Boris greeted him pulling him into a hug. "You're awake! Was the hammock comfy?" "It was pretty comfy Boris." Falcon said, "But we're still being hunted down by that demon." "It's been a week Fal." Rainbow said, "Maybe Bendy's given up?" "Highly unlikely." he replied. "Girls as much as I don't want to, I agree with Falcon." Boris said, "I know Bendy and getting him to let go of something is like trying to steal a picnic basket from a bear." "Who the hell says that?" Falcon asked. "Beats me." Boris replied. "But Bendy won't stop until you're all captured." "Which is why we need to get out ASAP." Falcon continued. "However, you can't leave until you get your bellies full!" Boris said tossing a can of, you guessed it, bacon soup to Falcon who opened the top and ate the contents. "Hey Boris?" Falcon asked, "How old are these?" "You don't need to worry Fal, they're in great condition." Boris said taking a sip. Falcon let out a sigh of relief. "It only expired 20 years ago" Boris continued. After Falcon heard this, he turned green and started to make a face like this, (Skip to 1:15 or don't if you like this whole scene.) (Dumb and dumber belongs to the movie's rightful owner.) Falcon and the others ran to the bathroom and threw up. Don't ask how they did it when there was only 2 toilets. When they came back Boris gave them the lever that opened the door. When Falcon plugged it in and pulled it, Boris spoke up. "Are ya sure ya want to leave the Safehouse? You can't go back if you do." He said. "Positive. Right girls?" "Right!" They all replied. As they walked down the hall, they find something called, "A Little Miracle Station" It looked like a cross between a trench and a portapotty. They came across a dark hallway coated in ink and filled with machinery. "Let's find some light." Falcon found a beacon for the others while he, Twilight, and Rarity used their horns. "Th-this place is really s-scary" Fluttershy said. "It really isn't Fluttershy. In a way it's completely ironic." Falcon said. "How so?" Rarity asked. "They have a bucket full of ink, labeled ink, that's surrounded by ink (Author: Try and say that 5 times fast)." He replied. "Fair enough," Rarity said. They then entered a brighter room with a locked door. "I got this." Boris said. "Hand me the beacon please." Applejack gave him the light and away Boris went, crawling through a vent (IT RHYMES!). There was some clanking and some banging heard and a couple of seconds later, the door opened. 'Hmmm, boris is acting a lot like my old pal Wally. I wonder why?' Falcon thought. "Hey! Where's Boris?" Pinkie asked. "Boris? Boris? BORIS?!!!" as Pinkie yelled, the air got musty and darkness started to surround them. They then heard splashing of ink. Falcon didn't need to think twice. He knew it was Bendy and that they needed to hide. "Hide in the ink!" Falcon said. "Falcon are you ok?" Twilight asked. "Just hide! The demon's coming!" He hissed at her. With that they all covered themselves in ink, Rarity was hesitant of course but there was no room for Falcon. He found another LMS and hopped in without hesitation. Bendy then walked by him. Falcon noticed something however. Bendy was limping with his left leg hurt. Then a thought came to him. 'Didn't Joey break his left leg?' After about 2 minutes Bendy disappeared into one of his posters.Falcon hopped out of the station and stared at what he saw. He had't noticed that he had entered a humongous room with ink waterfalls. It was labeled, "Heavenly Toys" He saw the girls with bits of ink splatters on them walk into the room dazed at it's beauty. Despite the cobwebs and inky waterfall. "Wow Falcon! I can't believe you worked here!" Twilight said. "I-I don't remember any of this" he said. They walked up the stairs coming to a machine with toys clogged inside. After removing the toys from the belts and moving some shelves, they came across a tape recording, Voice of Shawn Flynn : I don’t be seeing what the big deal is. So what if I went and painted some of those Bendy dolls with a big crooked smile? That’s sure no reason for Mr. Drew to be flyin’ off the handle at me. And if he really wants to be so helpful, he could be tellin’ me what I’m to be doing with this warehouse I got full of with that angel whatchamacallit. Not a scrap of mess be a-sellin’! Probably have to melt it all down to be rid of it all. "I do remember Shawn! He helped merchandize the company by creating, well, merchandise such as dolls, plashes, action figures, puzzles, heck he even helped me come up with Bendy!" There was something else that caught Falcon's eye, an ink blob in the shape of Bendy. He touched it and it changed to Boris. Again and it changed to Alice, once more, and it transformed into the ink machine. WAIT WHAT? HOLD THE PHONE! "The ink machine? Why would it turn into that?" He asked. "Probably some dumb dark magic doohickey." AJ said. "Come on, let's go into that other room y'all." she pulled the lever on the machine and revealed a door. They looked at him wondering why shelves blocked the doorway. As if reading their minds, he replied, "Budget cuts." "They walked into a room filled with Alice Angel merchandise from cutouts to plushes. Suddenly, the lights went out and the door locked behind them. Screens appeared to show the face of Alice and her heavenly voice sang, I'm the cutest little angel, sent from above, and I know just how to swing. I got a bright little halo, and I'm filled with love... I'm Alice Angel! I'm the hit of the party, I'm the belle of the ball, I'm the toast of every town. Just one little dance, and I'll warm your heart... I'm Alice Angel! (The lights turned on in her booth) I ain't nobody, I'm a happy dish, and boy, can this girl sing. This gal can grant your every wish... I'm Alice Angel! GRAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA yelled a deformed looking Alice, They all screamed as the lights went black and they heard alice talking. "I see you all there." she said, "Some new flies, caught in my endless web. Come along now. Let's see if you're worthy to walk with angels." And as the lights came on, they all realized something, they were talking to a fallen angel and she was gone. the only thing that marked that she was there, was a shattered window. > Side Chapter: Color for an Angel > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- POV of Alice Angel: As I dragged the unconscious body of a monster through my halls, I thought about my new hostages. They had something I hadn’t seen for a long time: color. Living in a colorless place and being colorless myself, it’s hard to remember being like that. Yes I was a human once but enough of this I must have those colors for myself. The colors of the rainbow on that group of seven! I could use the color of my creator for my dress, turn it scarlet! My eyes could be purple with the other alicorn! Oh how I’d shine! Even the Ink Demon couldn’t be able to touch me! Ah finally I made it back. Onto the operating table you abomination! She grabbed an axe and... > Chapter 3 part 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the frightening encounter, Falcon and co. slowly calmed down. Slowly being the only false term in this sentence. After the lights came on, they all stared in horror at the broken shards of glass on the wooden floor. The sound of the dark inky waterfall soothed them if only for a moment. They finally got the courage to speak. "What. The hay. Was that?" Rainbow spoke in a quiet, but traumatized tone. Falcon remembered the creature very well. Only at the same time, he didn't? The creature was rather thin, had thick black hair, and half of its face being quite pretty. 'Half' was what said it all. The pretty half was the face of the Angel he once drew on his desk. Only, the other half was, abnormal. The mouth was stretched out and didn't appear to have any cheek flesh or skin whatsoever, the eye on the same side was dark and swollen, and the halo that once shined so bright above the creature, had protruded out of her head and wiggled like rubber. That was indeed, Alice Angel, the devil sent from above. "Alice." Falcon replied. "But judging by what we've seen here, I believe that's Susie Cambell, the voice actress." "But, how? Sammy was nothing but a gelatinous mass in overalls!" Twilight exclaimed. "And Boris seemed normal enough." Applejack added. "But, why the employees of all candidates?" Rarity asked "I think I know." Falcon answered. "I think all of this was my fault. If I hadn't left, maybe this could've been prevented but..." They all awaited his answer. "The Ink Machine must be the cause of this." Their once anxious faces turned to ones of confusion. All except Twilight's. "I understand." She said. "Think about it! We activate the machine, Bendy tries to kill us... twice. We get trapped underground only to be captured and attacked. And none of this could have happened without the machine. But why was it your fault?" Falcon really hated himself right about now. He was going to need to reveal the truth eventually but right now? It was very overwhelming for him. Sweat stained his red coat as he tried to think of an excuse to get out of this. He was saved, kind of by feeling the air getting denser. The walls started gaining the same particles as Bendy went by the last time. "Bendy's close." He said, "We better hurry." They went through the newly opened passage. only to turn the corner and find two paths. A sign was posted: The "Demon Route" led to a path that was covered in nothing but thick ink. A chair was even stuck in an ink stream pouring from the ceiling. On a chair in the corner was a tape recorder. The "Angel Route led to a fancy room with a couch, Alice Angel cutout/plush, and tape recorder. "We should split up gang." Twilight stated. "Rarity, Fluttershy, you two will come with me through the Angel road. The rest of you go through there." she pointed a hoof at the ink room. Demon Falcon, Pinkie, Applejack and Rainbow Dash stepped into the inky room. The room smelled strongly of a murky oil that just one whiff could make one sick. They walked towards the tape recorder in the corner of the room. Suddenly, a new voice appeared. It was one however, that Falcon knew well: Voice of Joey Drew: There’s nothing wrong with dreaming. Wishing for the impossible is just human nature. That’s how I got started. Just a pencil and a dream. We all want everything without even lifting a finger. They say you just have to believe. Belief can make you succeed. Belief can make you rich. Belief can make you powerful. Why with enough belief, you can even cheat death itself. Now that… is a beautiful, and positively silly thought. Falcon had missed the voice of his old friend. However the last sentence hit him like venom. Joey had always believed in the supernatural. When he first arrived in Equestria, he was scared and alone. When Falcon found him as a kid, he brought Joey back to the orphanage with him. Yes they both had no parents. The reason why he and Twilight became good friends was because she had dreamed of having a younger brother. While she and Falcon were about the same age, she still took a lot of interest in him. Falcon had always amazed people with his abilities to bring pictures to life. His first cartoon was of a bunny who never failed a task. He could squash, stretch, even reassemble his body parts. Joey had the same talent which is pretty much why they opened Sillyvision in the first place. Joey had named the cartoon character, "Oswald". Falcon thought it was an odd name but then again, it was an odd character. When a bully named Minty Fresh stole their idea of Oswald and started his own company, Fal and Joey started up again quickly. They threw away the idea of recreating Oswald as a mouse but thought of something better. An Angel. Falcon had lied to them about Alice back in the Music Department. Alice was never scrapped during production. The world just forgot about her until Bendy and Boris came onto the scene. Falcon had originally plotted for Alice to be Bendy's love interest but scrapped that idea because it was too cliche. So Alice was stopped and Susie had been fired. Falcon could only wonder how devastated she was when Allison came onto the scene. Angel "Oh my! look at this lovely couch!" Rarity exclaimed, "If I could add a pinch of color then..." "Now Rarity," Fluttershy started," we don't have time to look at furniture." "We do have time however for this recording." Twilight said as she hit play. The recorder played a very sad voice. Voice of Susie Campbell: Everything feels like it’s coming apart. When I walked into the recording booth today, Sammy was there with that… Alison. Apparently, I didn’t get the memo. Alice Angel will now be voiced by Miss Alison Pendle. A part of me died when he said that. There’s gotta be a way to fix this! The three mares felt nothing but empathy for Susie. She was replaced without notice and cast out. It must've ruined her. Back on track: The 7 ponies regrouped in the hallway and continued. They saw a Bendy poster at the end of the hall. What else was new? and as soon as they reached the end, a Bendy cutout popped out. They all jumped at it as it popped out of nowhere. But the one who did it was the one rolling on the floor laughing. "GAHAHAHAHA!" Boris laughed. "You should've seen your faces! Priceless!" "Boris! You gave us heart attacks!" Falcon yelled. "Yeah! Not funny dude!" Rainbow yelled. "Hey, at least I didn't come back empty handed!" He held out a steel pipe. Falcon took it in his hoof and wacked a barrel. Ink sprayed everywhere as soon as the tip hit the wooden case of the barrel. After a quick cleaning they continued into a room filled with toys and very annoying bendy clocks. I mean seriously how could anyone not find that annoying? All the ticking and ticking and... (Pony in the audience: We get it! Get on with the story!) Heheh. Ahem! Anyways, after passing through the room they came to a hallway with 2 paths. One led to a Bendy statue while the other went off into a smokey area. "Looks like we're going to have to switch two levers on. You guys get this, I'll find the other." Falcon said. With the pipe still in his hoof he walked down the corridor, to the second lever. As soon as he pulled it he heard the mechanical whirring of machinery. As soon as he turned around, he came face to face with another cartoon creature. Falcon yelled in surprise. "CHARLEY?!" he yelled as the monkey-like creature, it's jaw wide open came running at him, swinging a plunger. The Meatly made him. I didn't. Falcon dodged Charley's attacks and repeatedly hit the monster in the head. As Charley fell to the floor, he disappeared into ink. He saw his friends behind him, bearing scared expressions. "Is everything okay?" Fluttershy whispered. "Yeah I'm fine. Another creature. I think it was Charley from the..." "Butcher Gang." Boris finished. they all looked at him. "When I was on the run from Bendy and Alice, I ran into them, they looked disfigured but their minds were the same. They tried to take me like in the cartoons." "I'm pretty sure he didn't try to kill ponies with a plunger though." Fal replied. Everyone heard Rainbow snickering along with Pinkie. "What?" "He actually tried to kill you with a plunger?" Rainbow asked still snickering. "Ugh! Come on!" Falcon said. They continued through the doors and came to a set of stair leading to an elevator. When they got there, it automatically closed around them. You're all so interesting. So... Different. I have to say I'm an instant fan. It looks like you, red one, have a date with an angel. Come to me now. Level Nine. Just follow the screams. "Hoo boy." Falcon said. As they reached the bottom they spotted another tape recorder. Voice of Thomas Connor: These Blasted Elevators… sometimes they open… sometimes they don’t… sometimes they come… sometimes they keep on going to hell and back. I keep telling these people, if Mister Joey Drew keeps cutting corners like this, someone’s sure to end up falling to their death. And it sure ain’t gunna be me. I’m taking the stairs. "That guy gets it." Boris said. They all turned around to stare at him. They then walked toward a sign with Alice's head on it. It stated once more, "She's Quite A Gal!" "You girls may want to stay out here. This is between me and her." He told the Mane 6. "Boris, you come with me. You're fast and good with machinery. You should be able to help the others if I'm in trouble." Boris nodded. As they both stood in front of the door underneath Alice, it slowly and loudly opened. And as soon as it did, Boris rushed inside. "Boris wait!" Fal yelled as he ran inside. What Falcon saw as he entered scared him. He not only saw Boris staring at his corpse. He also saw the room filled with them. > Chapter 3 Part 3 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Holy Celestia." Falcon stated as he walked into the inky room. That same whiff from before just hit him again. He came across a short path leading to another open passage across the room. "Boris stay here I need to figure out what's going on." Falcon walked on the short catwalk passing more Borises and butcher gang cadavers. All was quiet and eerie. Until she started talking again. It took so many of them to make me beautiful. So much work just for this. But I had to do it. She made me. "What?" Falcon asked himself. He came across another recording on a small island. "Why would everyone need to record something?" Voice of Susie Campbell: Who would have thought? Me having lunch with Joey Drew! Apparently times are tougher than I thought. For a moment there, I thought I’d be stuck with the check. But I gotta say, he wasn’t at all what I expected. Quite the charmer. He even called me Alice. I liked it. "Jeez Joey, your wife must not be happy with you." Falcon stated. When he reached the edge he came into a room with the sound of garbled agony. There was Angel with Charlie on a board being electrocuted. "Now it comes to this question. Do I kill you? Do I rip you apart to my hearts delight? Take this... abomination for example. He walked into my domain without MY permission. One touch could've sent me back!" "Um... back where Angel?" "Wha- th- you IDIOT! The INK PUDDLES YOU MORON! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT'S LIKE! IT'S NOTHING BUT A SCREAMING WELL OF VOICES! YOUR MIND SWIMMING LIKE... LIKE FISH IN A BOWL! The first time I emerged from its womb, I was a pussing, shapeless slug!" "So you were-" "DON'T FINISH THAT SENTENCE IF YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU!" Angel yelled. "MAYBE I SHOULD KILL YOU!" "NO! Please! I-I just want to go home with my friends!" "Oh? Well, I could let you ascend, buuuuuuuut...." "Please Angel! I'll do anything!" Falcon exclaimed. "Very well. But one quick question...." Alice said. "And that is?" Falcon questioned. "May I call you, my errand boy?" Alright I know that people don't want the whole going around doing chores part so i'll skip to the projectionist." "Fal, I still can't believe she gave you a tommy gun!" Twilight exclaimed. "Take it easy! I won't shoot any of you! Besides, it shoots ink, it's utterly useless." Fall replied. As the group of eight traveled down Rarity started up another conversation. "What do you think she meant by "Old friend?"" Rarity asked doing quotations with her hooves. "All I know Rarity, is that it can't mean anything good." As the lift stopped, Alice spoke once more. "Shhhhhh. There he is. The projectionist. Stay out of his light guys. You won't want to know what happens if yo do. she giggled seductively. "Your job is easy. Collect five ink hearts." Fluttershy cowered along with Pinkie and Boris. "Uh, you guys stay here. I'm gonna get a closer look. Girls stay behind me." Falcon said as he, Twilight, Rarity, Applejack and Rainbow started forward. "Who is that guy with the weird head?" AJ asked. her question was soon answered with the click of a recorder. Voice of Norman Polk: Now I’m not looking for trouble. It’s just the nature of us projectionists to seek out dark places. You see, I’ve learned the ins and outs of this here studio. I know how to avoid being bothered by the likes of this… company. The projectionist, they always say, creeping around, he’s just lookin for trouble. Well trouble or not, I sees everything. They don’t even know when I’m watchin’. Even when I’m right behind’em. "That thing is Norman." Falcon said. The girls all gasped staring at the abomination walking down the corridors. They grew even more surprised when they saw Falcon walking right towards it. "Woah woah woah!" Rainbow exclaimed. "Look Fal, you got guts and we respect you for that, but we don't really expect to see those guts strung against a wall!" "Relax Rainbow! It's Norman! He and I go way back." Falcon replied. "So did you and Sammy!" Twilight added. "And you saw him upstairs!" "Actually, I only met him once." Falcon lied. He swore he felt AJ's glare burning a hole into the back of his head. "Ya know what Fal, I've had enough of these lies!" She yelled. "AJ! Quiet down!" Fal exclaimed. "No! You've been lyin to us ever since we got here! I want the truth now!" she yelled back. "Um, AJ..." Rainbow Started. "Not now Rainbow!" she yelled back. "Darling! Don't. Move." Rarity exclaimed. "Wh-" She started before she was hit in the back of the head. She fell into the ink face first creating bubbles as she slowly drowned. "FLIP HER OVER FOR CELESTIA'S SAKE!" Falcon yelled, dodging Norman's swings as he said so. "Norman stop! This isn't you!" Fal said holding up the gun. "I mean it!" Then Norman stopped and tilted his head. Er, Camera. (Looks at script.) "" Norman asked. "Norman!" Falcon yelled as he embraced his old friend. It was a happy moment. Until Rainbow smashed a pipe into his head. with a shriek, he was gone. "What did you do that for?! I was getting through to him!" "He knocked out AJ! He doesn't have a speck of good in him!" She yelled back. "Guys forget it!" Boris yelled as he came running in. "C'mon let's get those hearts." After finding the hearts in the hands of fallen enemies (Jesus that sounded harsh.) the went back to the lift and back to level nine. "Let's finish this." Fal said. "I promise that after all of this is over, I will give you all a proper explanation." After placing the hearts in the bin and walking back to the lift, Falcon felt off. He realized this feeling was familiar. It was the same feeling he felt when Bendy was near. He looked up and saw the demon pounce! "AAAAUGH!" Falcon yelled. "Falcon!" The girls all yelled. They ran and tried to pull Bendy off of him. "" Bendy yelled. But before Bendy grabbed at his heart, Fal pulled up a loose board and whacked Bendy in the head. At that moment, he knew for sure he saw a human head. "Twi! Boris! Put him onto the lift! We'll drop him off at level K! You all stay here!" Falcon yelled as they pulled the ink demon onto the lift. The doors closed automatically however. And without any warning, it dropped. Before they left the floor, they heard the screams of the girls. "Did you really think I would let you go?! After what you did?! NO WAY! I know who you are CREATOR! Now bring me back MY BORIS! Or even better, I'll TAKE him! Once, you're DEAD!" Bendy quickly teleported away as the lift crashed. Falcon awoke. If not only for a moment. He felt Twilight's soft coat next to him on the pile of debris. He was being shaken by a friend in wolf's clothing. A figure quietly came up behind that friend. Dragging him away into the darkness. > Chapter 4 Part 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alright Joey, I’m here.Let’s see if we can find what you wanted me to see. Chapter 4: Colassal Wonders Falcon saw a light. At the end of an inky tunnel he saw the most beautiful light anyone has ever seen. He was moving toward it. Slowly, carefully, he felt... safe. But the whispers made the tunnel feel rather eerie. He could find where they were coming from. It was all around him. Finally, he reached the light at the end of the inky womb. The world finally came back into view. To his surprise, he wasn’t dead. Despite falling many stories, he survived. But he felt like he was forgetting somepony. He looked around, nopony was there. Then he remembered. Boris and Twilight fell with him. And the ink demon... well he had escaped. “Lucky Bastard” Falcon thought. “Where is Twilight?” Falcon saw the hallway in front of him. He was careful walking down as to make sure nothing unexpected would pop out of nowhere. He then came to a crossroads. To the left were the company archives. To the right, Grant Cohen’s Office. Grant had been the accountant and had been the one to make sure the company didn’t go over budget. His failure at his job was the reason the company had so many budget cuts. He did well don’t get him wrong, he was really good at his job, but he never actually succeeded. Falcon turned left to find a vault door. “Typical,” he said, “There’s always something blocking my path!” With no other choice he took the right path. He came across two doors. One was locked so he opened the other. He wished he hadn’t. There were so many words on the wall that Falcon could barely make them out. He knew for sure that Grant had gone insane. “Probably like everyone else in this wretched place. And I need to find my friends and get out of here before the same thing happens to us.“ He turned a small corner and found something that scared the living daylights out of him. He saw Twilight being suffocated by inky tentacles. The had wrapped around her as if it were a cacoon. Falcon quickly grabbed a board with his hoof, and with a swing, a loud splatter was heard. The tentacles retreated into a nearby drain releasing their prisoner. “Twilight!” Falcon exclaimed, “Twilight, are you okay?! Speak to me!” To his luck Twilight’s eyes shot open and she gulped down all the air she could. Then to Falcon’s surprise, she started tearing up. She buried her face in her hooves and slowly let her emotions release. “W-what h-happened, Falcon?” She asked, “I just remember a burning sensation, and then a lot of pain and... and... I JUST CAN’T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!” She bawled into her hooves and wings. Falcon hugged her for what felt like hours. Finally Twilight stopped crying. “W-where’s Boris?” She asked. Falcon had been wondering that as well. Until it hit him. “Falcon! Falcon! H-Henry? Please get up! Twilight help me! ”Falcon get up hurry! Alice could get here soon!” “T-twilight?” Yaaagh!!! FALCON! HELP! “A-Alice...” he started. But Twilight had fully understood. “We need to save him. Then, I’m gonna kill her. We need to end the angel. After finding the vault wheel, they opened the door and stepped into the archives. What came next shocked them. In the room was what appeared to be like a library. In the middle was a Bendy statue, what looked like humans in pain, and a banner that stated, He Will Set Us Free. “I’m getting kind of sick of seeing that.” Falcon stated. Choosing to ignore that weird area, Twilight and Falcon pressed on, coming to a library, most definitely the archives. The room was surrounded in books and shelves. In the center was more bookshelves and a table with an audio player on it. "Hey Twi, come look at this! Twi?" Falcon found Twilight speeding around the room reading almost every book in sight. "SO MANY BOOKS! SO MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!" She yelled. "And very little time!" Falcon replied. Twilight blushed and returned to the center. "Even in the face of danger, your love for books never falters." "Just... just play the recording." She said, still blushing. Falcon played the recording: Voice of Susie Cambell They told me I was perfect for the role. Absolutely perfect. Now Joey's going around saying things behind closed doors. I can always tell. Now he wants to meet again tomorrow, says he has an "opportunity" for me. I'll hear him out. But if that smooth talker thinks he can double cross an angel and get away with it, well, oh he's got another thing coming. Alice, ooh she doesn't like liars. "Susie's taking her voice acting role a bit too far. Dontcha think?" Twilight asked. "You saw her on Level K right? She was crazy. That doesn't matter now. We need to find a way to Boris." Falcon walked up to a door and attempted to open it. "Locked. We need to find another way Twilight." The two walked back to the vault door only to find it shut. "What?! But how?!" Twilight yelled. "I guess we need to find a way through that door then." The walked back to the door, examining it, trying to find a way to unlock it. "There's gotta be some way to- don't you dare Twi." Falcon, without turning around, stopped Twilight from reading another book. "Just one?" She asked. Falcon sighed. "Fine. Just one!" Twilight happily pulled on the book, only for it to get stuck. "What the?" She pushed it in, about to pull again, until a light flickered on above the door. Falcon saw above the door and saw six light bulbs. One of which turned on when Twilight pushed a book inwards. "Twilight push in another book... I want to test something." Twilight did as she was told and found another book sticking out. She pushed it inwards and another light turned on. "We have to find all six books!" Falcon saw another one. "I got it!" He pushed it in and turned around. Twilight was gone. "Twilight?" The door opened unexpectedly but led to an odd place. The world went orange and the lights flickered. A large gust of wind blew against him. Through the door was a long passage way, leading to what appeared to be a throne. It was an old chair with horns, surrounded by ink, gears and screens with cartoons playing on them. Next to the throne was an audio recorder. He pressed play and only warbled speech came out. "uhF%^ETCUBY... Henry...IGYOUGo... THE END." Henry looked at the reel on the seat and turned it over. It read... "The End..." "What?" Twilight asked. Falcon looked around. He was back in the archives. Whatever that was, it was a vision. Nothing more. "Urm... nothing." Twilight hadn't bought it, but ignored the issue. They found the books and entered a large cavern with a chasm that appeared to go down into eternity. They walked across a bridge to what appeared to be a lift. "Looks like it's missing some parts" He said while looking at the spot where a gear should have been. "We could just fly over?" Twilight asked. "Your wings are busted up from that fall." "What about yours?" She asked. Miraculously, his wings were fine. In fact he woke up without any injuries. "Fine, but I can't carry you. You're a bit too heavy." "Wait... did you just call me fat?" Twilight asked. "W-what?! NO! Nonononono. I would never! I mean, you did grow in the past years and I um, might not be strong enough to carry you?" Twilight smirked at him. She loved it when Falcon was flustered. "You managed to push the ink demon into an elevator and you can't carry the smallest princess to safety?" "H-hey! You helped!" "Whatever helps you sleep at night!" She said happily trotting to the next room. "Get back here!" Falcon said as he chased her. They reached the next room which had a valve, lever, and pipe. Falcon pulled the lever nervously and the pipe rose to reveal a boiling ink bath. It reeked of old socks. "Peeyew! That is very unpleasant!" Twilight exclaimed. Falcon nodded in agreement and turned the valve. A swollen searcher appeared from the ink bath and turned towards them. Twilight yelped in surprise and hid behind Falcon, who got into a fighting position. The searcher didn't attack however. It simply pulled off some ink from its back and held it out for them to take. "W-we need to use this?" Falcon asked the searcher, who nodded in response. Falcon took the thick ink from the searcher. "For what?" But the searcher disappeared before his question was answered. Twilight and Falcon shrugged at each other and walked away. "So what do we do with it?" Twilight asked. "I'm not sure. But we need to think about this. We collected this stuff for Susie so she could keep herself together..." "So maybe we could turn this into a gear! The only question is... how?" Twilight asked. They turned towards a contraption that looked like a special dispenser. "Maybe that?" "It's possible." He put the ink inside a tray and turned the handle. It shook and after a small *ding*, a cup appeared. "Well, obviously we're on the right track..." "We need more ink." Twilight said quickly. They nodded at each other and repeated the process to summon the swollen searcher. It turned to them and tilted it's head. "Good day sir! Or madam? Or..." "Let me handle this instead of assuming it's gender Twi." "Okay." "You wouldn't mind sparing some more ink? Would you?" The searcher grabbed the ink from its back and handed it to Falcon. Then it sank into the depths of the ink. Returning to the machine, Twilight looked around it until she found a gauge with a cup on it. She used her hoof to spin it once and the symbol of a gear appeared. "Falcon! Try it again!" Falcon put the ink in and pulled the lever. It shuddered and the ink morphed into a gear. "Bingo!" He placed the gear into the slot and pulled the lever for the lift. It took awhile for it to get there but they managed to hop on. It was rickety but it began moving. "So what's the plan for fighting Susie? She must have a whole army prepared for us?" Twilight asked. "She hates ink creatures. I doubt she'd use them as her army." Falcon said. "Then why..." She stopped as they both heard a creak. The lift stopped and began to shake. The track holding it up was snapping and was about to collapse. Thinking fast, Falcon grabbed Twilight and flapped his wings to get to the other side with her. They barely made it, but they survived. Just as they jumped, the track snapped, and the lift fell into the abyss. "Y-you saved my life." Twilight said catching her breath. "Just returning the favor." Falcon said as they both got up. The walked through a partially opened door to meet a long corridor. As they began to walk, Falcon saw hands appear from the walls and the world went orange and windy. "Sweet Celestia!" "What? What's wrong?" Twilight asked. "The hands!" "What hands?" She asked. "Y-you don't see them?" Henry asked. "No?" Twilight said worried. "Are you okay Fal?" The vision stopped and everything went back to normal. "Y-yeah I'm... I'm fine." Falcon said. "Okay?" Twilight asked unsure. It was only then they caught a glimpse of the ink machine, lowering deeper and deeper down into the studio. > Chapter 4 Part 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Where is that machine going?" Falcon asked as he and Twilight continued down the corridor. "I'm glad that we don't have to find out. The sooner we find Boris, the sooner we can leave." Twilight said. Falcon needed to tell her. He knew what he needed to do. And leaving wasn't an option. It wasn't close to what he had to find. "I can't." He said stopping. Twilight stopped a few feet in front of him turning around. "W-what do you mean?" She asked. "Twilight, I haven't been honest. Not even close. The reason I can't leave is because-" He was interrupted by a crackling on an intercom. "I see you there, my little errand boy. And your friend as well. It's a shame I never really took all of her color. It would've made me look even more beautiful with your... other friend." "I swear to Celestia if you hurt him!" Falcon yelled. "Then you better hurry. Wally is having trouble staying in one piece." "W-wally?" Twilight asked shakily. "Y-you mean Boris! How could you not know his name when you've killed hundreds of him?!" "Oh no." Falcon said. His theory was confirmed. That was Wally Franks, the old repair man for the studio. The man who complained about everything, the guy who couldn't listen to the higher up men. He was Boris the whole time. "Oh yes, my little errand boy. Wally... Franks. He was so handsome before he was converted by that retched machine that Joey put us through. That you went through..." "Fal? What's she talking about?" Twilight asked. She was going to find out. Not in the way he had hoped. But by his own enemy. "Fal?! Ha! What kind of name is that?!" "Falconwolf is a great name!" Twilight yelled. "And he is a great pony!" "Even after he's lied to you this entire time? After he forgot who he really was? After he dragged you and the others into this?!" Susie yelled. "Henry Stein was not a good man! It's his creations that are killing you!" Twilight looked at Falcon who was wincing at every word that came out of Susie's mouth. Or... Speaker. "H-henry?" "That... can't be true..." "Are you... really Henry?" Twilight asked. "I...N-no!" He yelled. I'm not human! Henry is not my name! Henry. Is. GONE!" "That's where you're wrong Stein. That's what you think. You've been lying to yourself to avoid the terrible things you've done. You are human. Henry Stein is still here and he is you." Falcon was at his limit. "Next time I see you Susie... I'm gonna to but a blade through your chest." "I'd like to see you try." The speaker shut off and they reached the top of the stairs. They entered a room with a couch, Little Miracle station, and a playing Phonograph. "Twilight listen... I-" "Is it true?" "We don't have time for this!" "FALCON! FOR CELESTIA'S SAKE IS IT TRUE?!" Falcon sighed in shame. "Yes." He said bowing his head. "My name is Henry Stein. I was the head animator for this studio. I was human." He pulled out a voice recorder that he had been hiding in his saddlebag. "I don't truly remember who I was... but I know I wasn't a bad person." He clicked play. VOICE OF HENRY STEIN - OCCUPATION: HEAD ANIMATOR Only two weeks into this company and already it's gotten interesting. Joey is a man of Ideas... And only ideas. When I agreed to start this whole thing with him I thought there would be a little more give and take. Instead I give, and he takes. I haven't seen Linda for days now. Still, someone has to make this happen. When in doubt, just keep drawing Henry. On the plus side, I've got a new character I think people are going to love. *Click* "Who was Linda?" Twilight asked. "I can only assume she was my wife. I don;t remember her... but I do know I loved her deeply." There was a shuffling on a balcony and an inky humanoid creature came out. "Twilight! Into the miracle station! Now!" They both climbed in but instead of a roar and screaming, they heard a voice. A scratchy, sad, frail voice that said: "H-he always finds me! When can we go home?! I- I just want to go home! I just want to go home!" It said before fading. Twilight and Henry both climbed out. "Fal-" "Call me Henry. That's my real name, and I intend to use it." He said firmly. Twilight gave him a soft smile, happy that he wanted to be himself. They walked up to a lone door and opened it. Inside were a bunch of those inky creatures. They all looked at the ponies in the room. One sounded familiar to him. "Henry?" It was Shawn Flynn. The head of the toy factory. The Irish man looked towards his old friend with nothing but sadness and anger. "Why did you leave us?" Falcon and Twilight just walked past without answering. They reached the entrance to a vent system. "Stay close Twi." Falcon said, "I'll lead the way." Twilight nodded and climbed in after Falcon had grabbed the flashlight on the side of the vent. They went through the narrow area going in the only direction they could. Forward. "We need to take a left here." As he said that... Twilight shrieked as he appeared out of nowhere. Falcon just stared, no fear shown on his face. "Why are you still goin Henry? WHY?!" "Because I know what needs to be done." Bendy growled in response. "We'll see about that now won't we?" With that, he disappeared. Falcon and Twilight kept moving until they reached the exit. It led to a large open room with a giant flight of stairs. On the wall in front of them, was the sign, He's waiting for you. written in ink. As Falcon and Twilight ascended the stairs, the air seemed to get more dense, colder. When they reached the top, there was a room inside a giant Bendy head. In it, was a desk covered in blueprints and a giant model of what looked like a city. Also on the desk was a tape recorder. Voice of Bertrum Piedmont - Occupation: Theme Park Architect For forty years, I've built attractions that stagger the imagination! Colossal Wonders such as the world has never seen! I have earned my legacy with sweat. But right in front of everyone... high level investors. Wall Street tycoons, the ever-tactless Joey Drew introduces me, the great Bertrum Piedmont, as Bertie! Like I was his child. You may be paying me, Mister Drew! But you don't own me! I'll build you a park bigger anything YOU could ever possibly conceive! But before you go taking any bows, Mister Drew, know that this grand achievement will belong to me... and to me alone. Falcon gritted his teeth. "Henry?" Twilight asked. "Are you okay?" "A theme park." Falcon said angrily. "He built an entire theme park based on MY creation." The squealing of pulleys signified that another door had opened. The two ponies walked downstairs to find a dark room behind the metallic door. Slowly, they walked through together and came across what Joey's big break was. They had entered Bendyland. Or at least, what could've been it. The room they had entered was a large storage room. The shelves were full of parts of unfinished rides, decorations, garbage bins, and at the end of it was a haunted house entrance. "C'mon Twi." Falcon beckoned as they both entered the room. They walked towards the haunted house entrance. The colorless house had two giant doors at the front and cracked banisters to make it appear like a sharp-toothed mouth. Twilight pushed on the doors hoping thy would budge, but there was no sudden movement. "It must be electric powered." Twilight said as she walked over to a panel with levers and flashing lights. "How do we get to the levers is the question?" "Hey Twi!" Falcon Yelled, "There's another tape!" Twilight walked to what appeared to be some carnival game booths. In between the two of them was another tape. *CLICK* VOICE OF WALLY FRANKS - OCCUPATION: MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT These guys down in the warehouse get to play games all day while I'm stuck cleaning up after 'em! They kept locking themselves out of their own back room. So I says to em, look guys, I says, you're smart, right? Here's an idea! Why not rig these games up to knock open the door if ya win? It'll be fun for you guys, and it saves me the trip down here every day. They went for it like a dog to a pot roast. I tell ya! if these guys don't start realizing who the real genius is, I'm outta here! As soon as the tape was finished, there was a low mechanical growl and the shutters keeping the booths closed, rose up. "Well, I guess we could have a bit of fun. This is crucial to helping us get out of here after all." Falcon said, smiling slightly. Twilight gave him a small smile as well. "I'll handle the milk glass toss, you take the gun and target practice. You'll have better accuracy. "Why's that?" She asked. "You use magic all the time! You need to have good aim to use it properly!" "That's... actually a good point. But I can't use my magic. If I do it'll get sucked out of me and I'll never use it again." "Try your wings, they might work as appendages so you can pull the trigger?" Twilight took this into consideration and followed the advice. It took her awhile to get a good grip on the gun with her hooves, but when she did, she slipped her wing into onto the trigger and tested it. It worked like a charm. She smiled and prepared for the targets to appear. The games, after a few seconds, began. After a few seconds the games were done. Small ringing was heard from behind the booths. After a few seconds, Alice was heard. Tell me... Are you both having fun? I'm sure Boris doesn't mind waiting for his rescue party. "Henry we need to get to Boris!" "The only way we can do that is open the doors. There's one more game we need to play and we'll be able to get through. I just have to hit that bell by smashing this hammer onto the pressure plate." As Falcon was about to swing, Twilight muttered, "Hang on Boris. We're coming to save you." After opening a door and pulling the first two levers, another door was heard, the squealing echoing through the room. Falcon and Twilight walked toward the door labeled, "Research and Development? Why have a research and development room here?" Twilight asked. "No idea." Falcon replied. They both entered the room and found themselves on a balcony. Downstairs were the three members of the Butcher Gang. "Ugh not those guys again." "What do we do?" Twilight asked. Falcon thought about it until he noticed the bacon soup cans on the banisters. He knocked one over with a hoof and heard it clatter on the floor. Warbled sounds and gurgling went towards the sound of the noise. "I got it. Get as many soup cans as you can and throw them to areas where they won't see me." Twilight nodded and watched as Falcon walked towards the bottom of the stairs. He nodded and Twilight threw a can towards an empty corridor to the right. The ugly group walked towards the sound and Falcon ran to the other corridor. "Now where is that other lever?" He asked himself. He heard crying. He was honestly surprised how that wasn't attracting the attention of the gang. There was a lost one in a large cage next to a shelf of bacon soup. "Are... are you okay?" The lost one gasped and scurried to the other side of the cage. "Wait wait! Shhh! Stay quiet or they'll find me!" "S-sorry." It muttered. It sounded... feminine? And she had an accent like Applejack's. "So... after all of these years you came back Henry?" "Do... do I know you?" "Not personally. My name is Lacie Benton. I was one of the R and D workers. I gave you a call about the park many years back thinkin that you still worked at Joey Drew Studios." "Y-you mean Sillyvision?" "Hm? Oh... right... sorry, I've been down here so long I forgot the name of the place I'm trapped!" "Why were you crying?" "Because he trapped me here again." "The ink demon?" "No! Not him!" "Then who?" She motioned for me to come closer. "The... the beta." "The Beta? Who's the Beta?" "If you haven't met him yet... you will. Please be careful Henry... everyone's rootin for ya." "Thanks Lacie." Just then an ink puddle opened behind her. Two very big cartoonish gloves reached out and grabbed her gently." "N-NO! NOT THERE! PLEASE DON'T TAKE ME BA-" And she was gone. "LACIE!" I yelled. The shout echoed and Falcon heard the Butcher Gang stop talking. He thought that they would come, but the talking continued. "Phew." He would try to find Lacie later. First he needed to find the lever. VOICE OF LACIE BENTON - OCCUPATION: R & D EMPLOYEE The only thing that works around here is my ulcer. Half these people don't know a wrench from a dang steamroller. Buncha morons is what they are. Spend their day in the warehouse arguin' over who's supposed to be doing doin what or playing them silly games. Still, I'm not complainin'. I get most of my time to myself. Suits me just fine. Only thing that bothers me is that mechanical demon in the corner. Bertrum's been working on it for a month now. Says it will walk someday and maybe dance. All it does now is give me the creeps. I swear, when my back's turned... that thing's movin. Next to the tape was a robot. It had chunks of its face torn off and only one arm. It had the same grin the ink demon had. "Wow, with robots like these, the park would have gone under. I wonder if that's why the place shut down?" Falcon thought to himself. He walked out and signaled Twilight to throw some cans in the opposite direction. She did so and the gang walked to the other side of the room. Falcon ran to the other hall and pulled the lever at the end. He turned around and signaled Twilight to throw another can, but in the process knocked one off the edge. Landing right in front of Falcon. The gang turned towards him and just stared. "We can talk about this right fellas?" He asked. There was silence. And then they were on him. Falcon jumped and glided over them, heading for the stairs. Confused, they turned and ran for the stairwell, gaining on him. Falcon grabbed Twilight and ran through the doors. They slammed shut as they exited, the piper's hand cut off from the impact, still groping around. "Henry I'm so sorry!" Twilight yelled. "I meant to grab it but I accidentally pushed it over the edge. I... I..." She was on the verge of tears. "Twilight..." "I'm so sorry! You almost died because of me!" "I know, and it's okay Twilight!" "B-but-" "It was an accident. Besides, we made it out okay." "*sniff* O-okay..." "Alright." He smiled and helped her get up. They walked towards the lever bar and pulled the next one. Another door creaked and opened. As they walked towards it, a tape fell on the floor and started playing. They didn't notice it, but they would soon meet this odd character. VOICE OF RODGER WRIGHT - OCCUPATION: STORYBOARDIST People up there are talking about Mr. Drew like he’s the plague. “Joey Drew this” and “Joey Drew that”. That's why I like it down here with Mr Bertrum. He doesn’t bother me with Joey Drew’s nonsense. And that's perfect for an old storyboardist like myself. Though I have noticed my fair share of creepiness down here... Just the other day Thomas Connor came all the way down here and talked to Mr. Bertrum for an Hour. Lot of yelling came through these halls. Well back to work this next cartoon called “Train Troubles.” I don’t think this ones gonna get finished at the deadline. > Chapter 4 Part 3 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attraction Storage, the next room read. Falcon and Twilight walked over to the now open door. "So what do you think's here?" Falcon asked. "I'm not sure..." They entered a large open room with what appeared to be a ride that would be seen at an amusement park. It had four mechanical arms with four seats in each. 'Dammit Joey' Falcon thought, 'You always did love rides that spun.' In front of the ride was another recorder. "Henry... do you smell that?" Twilight asked. "What?" "It's rotting flesh..." Twilight said gulping in fear. "There are probably more dead people in the floor above or beneath us... if there are other floors." He clicked play on the machine, but oddly, the voice resonated from the entire room. Voice of Bertrum Piedmont - Occupation: Head Designer of Bendyland The biggest park ever built, a centerfold of attractions. Each one, more grand than the one before it. It makes my eyes come to tears at the thought. But then... oh Mister Drew. For all your talk of dreams, you are the true architect behind so many nightmares. I built this park. It was to be a masterpiece! My masterpiece! And now you think you can just throw me out? Trample me to the dust and forget me? The room began to shake and the doors shut closed behind them. "H-Henry?" "Stay close Twi!" No! This is my park! My glory! You may think I've gone... But I'm still heeeeere! The plates on the sides of the ride opened up, revealing a very large, misshapen head. Falcon turned and saw Twilight frozen in fear, staring up at the horrifying beast. "TWILIGHT MOVE!" He tackled her to the side, just as one of the robotic arms came crashing down. "BERTRUM STOP! I'M NOT JOEY!" Falcon yelled but Bertrum didn't speak. He kept swinging and spinning. "Henry it's no use! That's not Bertrum anymore!" Falcon scanned the room, looking for anything useful. His eyes landed on an axe and a wrench laying where the table used to be. "He can't reach far!" Falcon yelled, "Scale the walls of the room and grab the axe or wrench!" Twilight nodded as they went to the wall and walked alongside it, avoiding the spinning arms of doom. A roar was heard and Bertrum banged the arms, causing the ride to stop. 'He does that periodically, that could be an opening for us!' Twilight thought. They finally made it back to the wrench and axe. Falcon picked up the axe in a hoof, and Twilight the wrench in hers. "We need to wait until he bangs the arms again!" She told Falcon, "He stops moving afterwards!" Falcon nodded and they split up avoiding the arms at all costs. Bertrum banged them again and the ride hissed to a stop. "NOW!" Twilight yelled as Falcon ran up to the ride. "What do we do?!" "I thought you knew!" Falcon yelled. Just then, Bertrum looked down at Falcon, eyes bulging. The ride started up again. "CRAP!" Falcon did the only thing he could think of and ran, but got hit and picked up by one of the arms. Improvising, he climbed into the seat, going for a ride. 'Great... now what...' He wondered. The room flashed and time slowed down. Everything turned orange and wind blew, shaking everything. 'Another vision?' He looked at the arms and saw three cylinders glowing yellow. 'Of course!' Everything resumed and he was spinning in the ride again. He hopped out and grabbed the arm, crawling on all hooves to the cylinders. He gripped the axe and swung at each bolt, making each come loose and fall off. After six swings, Bertrum stopped. Falcon gave a sigh of relief, until he saw the arm coming out of the ride's socket. "Uh oh..." was all he said as the arm came loose and crumpled to the ground. A deafening roar cut through the storage area and Bertrum sped up the arms. Remembering he had wings, Falcon flew above the ride, spotting Twilight still by the wall. "Twilight!" He yelled, "The bolts! Hit the bolts on the arms!" She looked at the arms as Bertrum banged them and stopped himself. She gave a look of realization and nodded, running at an arm. Six bangs were heard and another arm came off, along with another roar. Twilight flew up to him. "I get one you get the other?" She asked. Falcon smirked and nodded. Bertrum banged the arms even harder which allowed Twilight and him to give the final blows. Twelve blows were given and then, with a screech, the ride malfunctioned, spinning and stopping at random moments. The two alicorns landed looking as the architect stared at them in anger and frustration. Then, to their suprise: "STOP! STOP! STOOOP!" Bertrum yelled. "My gorgeous creation! This took me ten years to build! How could you Drew?!" "I'M NOT JOEY DREW!" Falcon yelled. "W- Then who the hell are you?!" "Henry. Henry Stein." Bertrum's eyes widened and he gasped. "You're... oh my..." The ride began to close, "WAIT! I need to tell you to forget about going deeper. I know that's what you're doing if you're here." "Why?" Twilight asked. "Because of-" But he was cut off as the ride shut, the soundproof hatches drowning out his voice. "Why is it that whenever someone can tell us something important, they always get killed or cut off?" They noticed that a door had opened. They walked into it and pulled the next lever. Beside it was a very inky tape recorder. Voice of Rodger Wright - Occupation: Story Boardist "Mr Drew said that Bendyland is being canceled. You should have seen Betrum's face... It looked like he was told his mother died. Its sad... all because the mascot costumes needed to be "more realistic". Look, if I want realistic I'd go outside and see my wife and kids! I swear to god this place is going to hell. Sammy hasn't slept in days, cartoons ain't being done on time, and we are running low on money since the Alice angel doll's aren't selling. I don't know why... I like Alice... kids these days." "Huh... I don't remember that guy..." "Really?" "Yeah... but then again I barely met any of the people on the tapes..." They heard a small chuckle from behind them. They turned and saw nothing. "I hope we're not starting to go crazy down here." "I wouldn't be surprised if we already were... c'mon, let's get outta here." The two alicorns exited the attraction storage and pulled the next lever. The grinding of gears sounded and the next room opened. It read "Maintenance" above it. As they were about to enter, Falcon stopped Twilight. "Maybe sit this one out?" He asked. "Oh... okay..." She bowed her head and looked a bit sad. "Oh no! You did amazing back there in the maintenance room! I just feel that maybe I should do this one alone. I just have a bad feeling..." "Well... stay safe." "I'll try, Twi." He winked and walked into the room. The entrance was almost like the vault door which let them into the archives. As he walked in he entered a small corridor which let out into a room with a few weeds and a Miracle Station. He turned and walked down a flight of stairs into a room covered in ink. Inside were two large trains, each with a smiley face on their fronts. There were a few crates as well and upstairs was a balcony where other things were held. Falcon walked past the trains across the ink to the end of the room where he found the stairwell blocked off by crates. 'It's never easy is it?' he thought to himself. Falcon looked around and found a lever on the wall far away. He walked over and pulled it, making the crates rise and disappear into the upper floor. He found another tape lying on a crate and decided to listen to it. There is usually some important information on them. Voice of Joey Drew - Occupation: Cofounder/CEO I believe there's something special in all of us. With true inner strength, you can conquer even the biggest challenges. You just have to believe in yourself and remain honest, motivated, and above all, who you really are. Ok, let's stop it right there. I can only do so many takes of this trash a day. And tell the guys in writing I want more use of the word dreaming in every message. Keep railing on that, get it? Dreaming! Dreaming! Dreaming! People just eat up that kind of slop. Hmm What? It's still on? Well, turn it off, damn it! 'Yup... that's the Joey I knew...' He thought to himself, remembering every time his old friend had no facade on. Shaking of the bad feeling, he walked upstairs and found the lever. With a pull, the lights shut off. "Crap!" He yelled. He tried to pull it back up but to no avail. Then with a flicker they came back on. He heard a familiar whimpering coming from down below. He walked over to the balcony and saw none other than Fluttershy in a ball, weeping for help. "Fluttershy! I'm coming!" He ran downstairs and held his friend. He nearly started crying until he heard strange noises coming from her. He looked at her and revealed her face. In it's place was Bendy's eyes and smile. Falcon yelled and tried to get away from the beast that appeared as his friend, but the grip was too much. The mouth began to open, the seemingly flat teeth, now revealed to be sharp as knives. He lifted a hoof and struck the beast's face. It stumbled and then he crushed it with his hooves. As the beast dissolved into ink, only a recorder remained. He sat in the ink and listened to the conversation. Voices of Rodger Wright and Joey Drew - Occupations: Storyboardist and Cofounder/CEO "What do you mean you quit? You're the best storyboardist I can afford!" "Cost cost cost. Thats all you care about now Joey! Do you see any happy faces around here?! No! You know what I see Joey? A crooked empire! One that has shattered dreams and broken people. Susie's missing and Sammy's gone crazy!" "Look look look. Now I understand we've had a few business issues..." "Nonononononono you cannot blame this on business issues Joey! This is serious!" "Rodger c'mon please you need to listen to me! I'm not trying to do anything bad here! Please stay!" "Sorry Joey but I've made up my mind." "Wait! Would you like to see susie again?" "Well... yeah but ...Joey... Joey what are you doing... JOEY!!" Falcon covered his ears as the noise rang through the entire room. The audio was completely messed up which was probably from how much ink had gotten into the speakers. "It hurt your ears huh?" Falcon turned and saw a creature rise from the ink. It looked like the ink demon but his head was larger and he looked a bit cuter. Or at least he would've if it weren't for the gaping mouth full of sharp teeth splitting it's face down the middle. Falcon tried to back up but was held in place by the ink. "Imagine how much it hurt me... going through the transformation, my face being torn in half!" The odd Bendy yelled. "Y-you're..." "The Beta! The very first design you ever drew of Bendy!" It came in flashes but he saw it. The cute creature with no mouth, the bow tie and gloves, and the ovalish head. It was when he first brought the idea of Bendy to Joey. It was rejected of course, but after a few changes, he agreed to start animating him. "So you're Henry eh? We've never met... You can call me Rodger..." "You're Rodger Wright?" "Yep! The opposite of Joey Drew! I was honest, kind, able to care for others... until he took everything from me! My life, my body, my love! All down the Ink Machine! But now that I've found my angel, everything will be okay! I can give her your color! And of course that pretty alicorn's outside!" "If you lay any of your inky hands on her-" "Oh you don't have to worry about that! One bite and you'll be finished! Just relax and let me do my work!" He chuckled maniacally and opened his gaping mouth. But before Falcon could slide down the gullet, he came up with an idea. If he was part cartoon... then hopefully cartoon logic would apply to him... "Oh come on! You think Alice would ever love you?" He stopped and was brought back out of the mouth. "What did you say?" "C'mon man! She's way out of you're league! And you want to be with her?! She may seem pretty but if you look at the other side of her face... yeesh!" Suddenly he was dropped and Rodger got into a fighting stance. "That's it! C'mon! You and me! Right here right now! I'll hit ya right in the kisser!" Then he stopped. "What the hell was that?" He put a hand to his forehead and turned, seeing Falcon running back up the stairs. He hissed and ran after him. "I can't believe that-" He ran face first into the vault door. "Henry!" Twilight yelled from the other side. "Twilight, open the door!" He yelled back. "I can't it's stuck!" "Heeeeeeeeeenryyyyyyyyy" A voice sang. Thinking fast, he dived into the Miracle Station and remained as quiet as he could. "Aw c'mon! Is that the best you can do?! Seriously! I saw you dive in there, how stupid can ya-" The room flashed yellow and orange. "N-NO! STAY BACK! GET AWAY FROM ME!" The true ink demon had come into view and bashed the beta across the face. "NO! I STILL NEED TO PLEASE MY ANG- GRK!!!" Bendy grabbed the beta with both arms and strangled him. He stopped moving and the wind died down and the room returned to normal. There was a tearing of flesh and the head was torn off of Rodger which was thrown aside. The ink demon turned to leave until he looked straight at Falcon and said: "I hope you realize that this was a one time gig, Henry... When we meet again, I won't be as merciful..." With that, he picked up the corpse and walked away. The taint on the walls disappeared and Falcon got out, the door now open and the demon nowhere to be seen. All that remained was a stream of ink, leading into a wall. Falcon and Twilight pulled the last lever, opening the haunted house. Inside was a roller coaster of sorts. They hopped into a cart and it started instantly. The intercom crackled to life and the Angel's voice came through. "And now, the ride truly begins, you two. Come in, and pretend it's all just a bad dream." "It's a funny thing. How so much can fall apart so fast. We never really had control at the studio. Either you in someone's pocket, or you were putting someone else into yours. I just wanted what was promised to me. I just wanted to be beautiful! Surely you can understand that. Henry... Why are you here? We're all dying to find out. Do you just enjoy the terror of the drop into hell? Because if that's the case... Hang on tight. I've got a surprise..." As they rode through, they were scared by wooden cutouts of ghosts and skeletons. They finally reached an open room that finished up the whole haunted house scene. There were paintings with eyes meant to follow the passenger and the middle was filled with boxes and furniture. As they were about to exit again, two large hands grabbed the front of their cart. And coming out of the darkness was: "BORIS!" They both yelled. His ribcage was wide open and he was a lot more muscular. His eyes were also taken out and he was covered in scars. "What did she do to you?!" Falcon yelled in anger. Then Boris adjusted his grip on the ride and picked them both up. "Boris?" He drew back his arms and threw the cart, smashing it at the end of the hallway. The Angel laughed maniacally. "Ha ha ha! Meet the new and improved Boris! I took what I wanted, and in return, I gave him so much more! And this time, there's no Ink Demon, no escape. Boris, tear him apart! Leave nothing!" Boris roared and charged at the two. "Twilight!" Falcon grabbed her hoof and pulled her away. They flew up into the air but Boris leapt at their height and tried to knock them both down. At that point, all of the furniture was gone, along with the crates. Falcon searched for anything, and saw thick ink on the ground. "C'mon!" He yelled and swooped down to grab some of the ink. He spotted a dispenser not to far from where they were and created a pipe. "It's better than nothing!" They both created one for themselves and charged at Boris. Falcon managed a blow on his ribcage and was sent tumbling back. Only for Twilight to fly in front and hit it again. He roared in agony and broke the door they came in from. More carts started coming in. Boris picked up a cart and chucked it at them. Falcon created one more pipe while dodging the cart. He picked it up and turned around only to see a cart flying toward him. He tried to block it with his hooves and he shut his eyes. He opened and the cart was broken with Twilight nowhere to be seen. Another cart was thrown and he flew into the air to dodge and look for Twilight. He found her next to a wall, blood puddling underneath her. "N-no..." He muttered. Boris turned towards him and leapt into the air, about to smash his head in, until Falcon turned and shoved the pipe into Boris's chest. He fell backward and disappeared in a splash. "NO! NO NO NO! WHY CAN'T YOU EVER JUST DIE?!" Falcon flew over to Twilight who's eyes remained shut, not opening and she wasn't breathing. He checked for a pulse only for nothing to be there. He started crying as he saw the blood turn into ink and she started to fade away into a puddle. "P-please don't go..." he muttered. He heard a slam and a scream. He turned around to see Alice running at him like a madwoman. He covered his head with his hooves and heard a slicing sound. It wasn't her nails clawing at his flesh, but a sword protruded from her stomach. She groaned and fell over. Falcon just stared at who was behind her. It was the other elements, but also another Boris and Alice. Both of which looked like perfect, human copies. "Falcon!" They all yelled. But the Alice and Boris just stared. Then Falcon blacked out... NEXT TIME: THE FINALE