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(the four proceed further as Audrey opens the door in front of them with her Gent Pipe, and they see yet another message written on the wall saying '' THE MACHINE MUST ENDURE''.  the two women and the two toons go to the right and continue until they reach a waiting area. suddenly, they once again hear the voice of Wilson speaking over the Intercom.)

''This is Wilson. Anyone caught in restricted areas will be taken immediately to the Pit. so be a good egg. follow the rules. ''

Sophie: Pffft...Pit, Shmit. I've been through hell and back up 'till this point. -~-'

(Audrey breaks open the lock on the door on the left side of the back wall, then she and the three behind her enter the small corridor to the left. Sophie helps Audrey pull the cart away from the wall and crawl underneath as they make notice of the Little Miracle Station directly ahead. they Descend down the stairs to find the Ink Demon devouring a Lost One. his presence is immediately made known to Audrey, Bendy, Bailey and Sophie through a sudden shift in perspective from the normal sepia tones to a black-and-white hazy filter, just like the other few times.  their eyes wide in fear as they immediately run back to the miracle station they saw earlier. but since there was no place for four people to hide in such a small space, only Sophie remained outside, she sprouts her wings and took flight to hide away from the Ink Demon, who was walking towards where her three friends are hiding.)

Sophie: (thinking) does he know where they're hiding...?! (grips her scythe)

(Audrey was inside the little Miracle Station, holding the two frightened toons in her arms, seeing the Ink Demon staring at them from outside the station. and just as soon as he was about to open the door and kill them...)

''HRAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH!!!! ÒAÓ ''

(Sophie charges at the Ink Demon from her hiding place, her wings sprouted, raising her scythe and delivers a devastating blow onto him, sending him flying to the side. the Ink Demon got up, growling at the angel that held that...that accursed Scythe.)

Sophie: you wanna get my friends, you're gonna go through me first, you monster!

Ink Demon: (gurgles and growls at her) ÒmÓ

(closes her eyes, raises her scythe, golden ink swirls around Sophie, And so, a transformation sequence occurs, when Sophie's eyes turn bright gold. she leaps high in the air, her body becoming transparent blue. the background was entirely black, swirling with gold ink. she spins around, her black and dark purple attire appear, with the gemstone on her chest being dark indigo color. the black cape appearing covering her back, as two pairs of golden angel wings sprout from her back. then, the Black winged Tiara appears over her head, as the camera zooms in to her face, as she opens her bright gold eyes. she swings the scythe so elegantly, spinning around once, and with a shout, she does a pose to signal her transformation is complete...there she was, the Black Seraph has appeared once more.)

Audrey: O.O !!

Bailey, Bendy: O^O

Black Seraph Sophie: (swings the scythe a bit, before doing a battle stance.) ÒmÓ

(and so, the fight between Black Seraph Sophie and the Ink Demon...well...the Second Ink Demon commenced. the demon charges forward, claws at the ready. the Black Seraph clashes her weapon with his claws, manipulating the gold ink to send out powerful streams and whips. the Ink Demon retaliates by enabling the use of melanokinesis, the manipulation of Black Ink, against Sophie's gold ink. Sophie sliced through the black ink with the scythe, as well as using her black mantle which she could control to animate and change shape, using it as her primary form of offense and defense against the Ink Demon's infinite power. using her golden vision, she could see that this ink demon had no soul, just like the Bendy she had saved oh so long ago...the only difference was that he was absolutely evil, and his murderous tendencies are without reason... she could tell that this Ink Demon, compared to the one she had fought and saved, was a true evil monster, believing that Wilson created him to fulfill his twisted wishes.

the fight lasted for a few moments, and just when the Black Seraph gained the upper hand to finish the demon off, the Ink Demon saw an opening and immediately hits her with his large hands, throwing her to the ground, forcing her to drop the scythe. grunting in pain, she was immediately picked up in a crushing grip as the Ink Demon stared at his would be next victim. he raised his clawed hand, ready to deliver the finishing blow. Sophie closes her eyes, waiting for a swift death by the demon's hand...

then suddenly,  the Ink Demon's ears perked to the sounds of a loud heartbeat. he, as well as Sophie look around and see the room going dark as inky black shadows covered the walls ceiling. who to enter but Bendy, in his own Ink Demon form, growling furiously at the sight of his friend being attacked by the other ink demon, and immediately lunges towards him.)

Ink Bendy: (in a distorted voice) STAY... AWAY FROM HER! ÒAÓ

(Ink Bendy slashes at the other demon across his face, forcing him to drop Black Sophie to the ground. she looks up and sees Ink Bendy standing in front of her, and much to her surprise...he was protecting her from the other demon. the two demons roar at each other, and begin to fight in a gruesome animalistic manner right before the Black Seraph's eyes.
the demons bit and clawed at each other, black ink, which was their shared blood, was splattering all over the floor and the walls. then, Ink Bendy gains the upper hand and slashes at the demon...who dared to try to lay his hand on his friend and kill her right in front of him. he wouldn't have it. the other demon growls viciously as he laid still on the ground, seemingly defeated by Ink Bendy, who panted heavily.

Ink Bendy then turned to look at the Black Seraph, then approaches her as the inky shadowy aura was still spread across the walls, along with the sound of his heart beating. Sophie slowly backs away a little, knowing how angry he was at what he witnessed just now... what she doesn't know however, is that Ink Bendy was looking at her, trying to figure out where she was hurt. he saw several cuts and bruises, and red blood trickling from the wounds on her side, shoulder, as well as her forehead. then, the strangest thing happens...

Ink Bendy growls and cranes his head down until his face is inches from Sophie's own. instinctivelly, she was trembling in fear, shaking almost as he stares down at her. He huffs out several breaths, and she can feel his warm breath flow over her face. due to previous experiences with Bendy in this form, she shuts her eyes tight, whimpers fearfully, expecting him to roar, to slash her throat and be done with it, but instead of hurting her, he raises his ink hand towards her face and caresses her cheek. Sophie's golden  eyes widen in shock as he gently streaks oddly-warm ink across her cheek. the Black Seraph's breath hitches once more and she goes deathly still.)

Black Seraph Sophie: B-Bendy...? what are you...? O.O

(Something akin to a purr leaves the ink demon's mouth, as he lowers his body over hers until it completely covers her. Ink dribbles down onto Sophie's body, and she tries to push down the way her stomach twists at the feeling of it on her skin. she doesn't know what was going on.)

Black Seraph Sophie: (thinking) Is... is he nuzzling me? O.O

(She openly gawks as the tall ink demon nuzzles her as if he's a large, giant cat. His purring increases as he eagerly pushes himself against her, full on drenching her entire dark outfit in ink. she's so stunned that all she could do is sit there as the demon curls himself around her, seeking out whatever source of skin he can find underneath the black cape she wore. He seems quite intent on drenching her in his ink almost...like...like he was marking her, in a way. kind of like how certain animals scent-mark their mates...wait...what?! she wasn't  sure if that's something she should be concerned about or flattered by. Once she is... smothered in his ink... her heart was beating so fast against her chest, and her face instantly turns red at the shocking realization. no way...there was no freaking way that would be the case! still, by some unknown instinct, she places her arms around Ink Bendy's head, pulling him closer to herself, not caring if her clothes and her cape are covered in ink.)

Black Seraph Sophie: I...I'm alright, Bendy...! U///~///U (thinking) God, I don't even know what's going on here! is Bendy really 'marking' me, or is it a way for him to let me know I'm protected?

(once the Black Seraph was smothered by the ink, Ink Bendy hops off of her, hisses at the other Ink Demon, who growls back at him in fury, as he wanders off, letting him and Sophie know that this wasn't over. and with that, Ink Bendy sighs and shrinks back into his smaller form, looking at Sophie.)

Bendy: are you okay?

Black Seraph Sophie: I...uhhh...yeah...I'm not entirely sure what you did just now. O.O

Bendy: well, I did say I wasn't gonna let that demon lay his hands on you, and...I had to give him a piece of my mind and have him know you're not gonna be consumed by him, especially when I'm around! Its just...I've already lost everything, and losing you would make me go insane and murderous again.

Black Seraph Sophie: O-Oh... are you...hurt anywhere...?

Bendy: only a few cuts here and there, but I'll be fine. -W-

Black Seraph Sophie: (places her hand on his cheek gently) thanks, Bendy... for saving my life.

Bendy: O.O O///.///O (leans against her hand) you're welcome! ^////w////^

Black Seraph Sophie: (places her other hand on her chest, looking at the areas Bendy marked her in his ink demon form, thinking) so he really did scent-mark me...I can even feel it in my soul. (looks back at Bendy) that little demon...really is something else entirely. I wonder why I've never seen it there before.

(Bailey and Audrey walk out of the miracle station, and see if Bendy and Sophie, who transforms back to her casual outfit were alright. upon seeing that they were slightly unharmed, they enter the elevator and press the button to ascend. they wait for a few moments, before the elevator stops for some unknown reason.)

Sophie: Hey! is the elevator stuck or what? O.O

Bendy: I've got a bad feeling about this. OmO

(there were moments of silence, until a mysterious voice began speaking over the intercom)

''Unauthorized surface elavator in use. manual lift ejection activated.''

(Suddenly, the Elevator starts to fall at rapid speed. sending Audrey, Sophie and the two toons to plummet to the depths. moments later...)

Bendy: (shakes the angel) Sophie! Sophie, open your eyes! O.O

Sophie: (opens her emerald green eyes, groaning) ughh...what happened? (places her hand on her head) my head hurts...!
>~<

(Audrey also opens her eyes, and, Upon awakening, Audrey and Sophie are immediately attacked by a group of Widows,  horrific ink monsters with round black bodies that have sideways mouths filled with yellowed human teeth that emerge from their backs. They have four spider like legs that end in sharp bone like spikes.)

Sophie: (as a couple of widows jump on her) GET OFF YOU FREAKING CREEPY CRAWLIES! >M<

(Bendy and Bailey swung their weapons at a couple of widows, with Bendy's scythe releasing dark shadows, while Bailey's sword releases bright beams of light to kill the widows. Sophie manipulated the gold ink to create shields that, when the widows make contact, they immediately disintegrate. once all the widows were dispatched, more of them appeared. Audrey runs in a circle to avoid them while hitting the levers on the pillars. Once all the levers are pressed, the Crawling King will emerge from a sewer grate in the center of the room, releasing its loud screech. It will leap to the ceiling and spit hordes of Widows at Audrey and the others.)

Sophie: Yo, is this a Dark Souls Boss or what? O.O

( The Widow King screeches loudly and attacks the four by lunging at them with its gaping maw, and stabbing with its front legs. Bendy was the first to deliver the first few strikes with his shadow scythe and black ink manipulation, and Bailey used his swordsmanship skills to continue attacking it. after the two toons delivered enough damage, the Widow King jumps up to the ceiling and spawn multiple widows to attack the group, who easily killed them with their weapons. it jumps down to attack the four, and this time, it was Audrey and Sophie's turn to attack this monster, as Audrey was hitting it repeatedly with the Gent Pipe, and Sophie slashing at it with the Scythe.
after the women delivered their finishing blows, the Widow King was killed and dissolves into the ink.)

Sophie: No phase 2, huh? that was piece of cake. UwU

(the group moves on with Audrey charging the Gent Pipe with exposed wires in the wall and use it to unlock the way out. she breaks the lock on the door to the left, then speaks to Allison through a large pipe.)

Audrey: Allison? are...are you there? Allison!

Allison: Audrey! where are you?

(Audrey looks around, a frown on her face.)

Audrey: I don't know... it's dark. and I...I don't know what to do.

Sophie: Allison, this is Sophie! we were inside the elevator to go up to the upper levels, and then...some creepy mysterious voice made the elevator drop us to...wherever we are now.

Allison: wait there, you two! I'm coming to find you! Just...don't move!

(Audrey's palm curls into a fist that shook violently from what has occurred just now, rage building up inside of her, before she felt Sophie's hand on her shoulder, with a look of reassurance on her face. Audrey calms down and lets go of the pipe, before the two women, followed by the angel and demon toons.  they go through the door just to the right to find the other Bendy again, who backs away from Audrey and her three friends, and runs off again. they follow him down a hall and down a long utility shaft, when they hear a voice speaking to them...)

''I believe there's something special in all of us. especially you, Audrey... and of course, Sophie.''

(when they look up to see the man speaking, Bendy's eyes widen in panic at the sight of this familiar man. he once again begins to hyperventilate, about to have a panic attack, as he was backing away from the man that is revealed to be Joey Drew himself. Joey took notice of the little demon and had a melancholic expression on his face, as Bendy immediately clung onto Sophie's leg, hiding from the man whose voice, even to this day, continues to torment him.)

Sophie: (looks down at Bendy and then at the man up there)

Bendy: >m<

(Sophie, Bailey and Audrey turn to face the man that was Joey Drew. Sophie's expression was an agitated one, considering everything he did to hurt Bendy and make him what he is now.)

Audrey: Who are you?

Joey: Don't you know me? take a good look. (turns on a lamp, revealing his face.)

Audrey: (gasps) aren't you....?

Joey: Joey Drew? in the flesh. well, so to speak. come on up. let's take a little walk. there's something I wanna show you.

(Sophie had a suspicious look on her face, taking Bendy up in her arms to protect him just in case. she, Bailey and Audrey and go up to where Joey was.)

Joey: There you go! follow me. but mind your step. this old place is full of surprises. I should know, I've worked here for a long time.

Audrey: Mister Drew?

Joey: Joey, Please.

Audrey: Joey, what is this place? this studio...these...monsters? am I dreaming?

Sophie: -.- (looks away a bit, trying to keep her emotions in check)

Joey: It's a cycle, Audrey. an ink stained nightmare forever stuck on repeat. with just a pencil and a dream, and with a little help from the Gent Corporation, it came into being.

(Joey walks off, with Audrey looking at Sophie, Bendy and Bailey for a bit, before they follow the man to what appears to be his secret hideout.)

Joey: from what I gather, it exists in parallel to the outside world. but completely removed from the march of time.

Sophie: W-What? are you saying that...the time in the outside world while we're here...stopped?

Joey: Yes. and like a record, played over and over again. it's begun to crumble, wear down. this studio is a monument to choosing the wrong road. now whether it was built for revenge or regret. I don't know. that's my riddle to solve.

(hearing Joey's words, made something in Bendy feel...what was he feeling? sympathy? it can't be...he couldn't feel sympathy for someone who brought him so much pain and torment throughout his entire existence outside the cartoon world. so why was he feeling that way? he looks up at Sophie, who looked down at him knowingly, seeing that this was something Bendy has to face in order to heal from psychological pain and trauma. and he wasn't going to face it alone.)

Sophie: (takes a deep breath) Joey, if I may ask...what happened to your studio, after it was abandoned?

Joey: The truth is, fellas... (opens the door to his hideout.) someone out there is messing with what's in here.

Sophie: You're talking about Wilson.

Joey: that's right. bad things have begun to emerge from the puddles. wicked creatures that never came from my pen.
the worst ones call themselves Keepers. Dangerous, deadly folks, they've taken over the old Gent workshop, just beyond the sewers. trying to bring what they call ''order'' to this world. freezing the cycle in place! changing the script! whatever answers you're looking for, you'll find them there.

Sophie: do you know a way to break the cycle? because that's basically the real the reason I came to this studio. moreover, all these poor creatures...that were once humans...they've clearly lost all hope due to the endless torment they go through, in life and in death...at least...here, in the studio. there are times I myself am losing hope of ever getting out of here, that I'm also losing sight of the reason I fight here.

Joey: (sighs) look. above all, never forget. you are both here for a reason. there's always a reason. even if you can't understand it.

Audrey: you made this world. why can't you fix it...or...break the cycle?

Joey: (holds Audrey's hand in his) because I'm not the man. (looks towards Bendy who faces Joey with a sad look on his face, being held in Sophie's arms. and the man had a melancholic regretful expression on his face.) I'm just...the memory.

(Joey closes his eyes and his form dissolves into ink, like he was going through the door, which opened to reveal a tombstone with lit candles and a Bendy plushie. Bendy gets off of Sophie's arms to get a closer look at the tombstone, and the other three follow him inside. when Bendy sees the name written on that tombstone and the year of his birth to his death written beneath that name.)

''JOEY DREW''
1901-1971

(the poor little demon began to have multiple flashbacks of Joey being cold to him some time after Henry left.)

''Quit being a bother!''

''can't you be annoying somewhere else? you're distracting me!''

'' Just go away! leave me alone! ''

(the last image that flashed in his mind was Joey looking back at Bendy, who he regarded as a defect, a mistake that should never have been born, and turns away locking the door, when Bendy begged him not to abandon him as well.)

Bendy: OmO QmQ

(Bendy started to tremble as he once again begins to cry. this time, they were tears of anger. his fists shook violently, and he pounded on Joey's tombstone, crying out his anger and frustration...in the end, he couldn't get his revenge on Joey, for he was already dead. his anger than turned to sadness, as his hands slid down the tombstone and he collapses on his knees, crying quietly. he couldn't get the closure he wanted...and that brought him even more emotional pain. Bailey went forward and hugs his bestie from behind to console him.)

Bendy: ,>A<,

Bailey: ÚmÙ

(Sophie and Audrey somberly look at the message that was written on the wall saying the following ''JUST A PENCIL AND A DREAM''. Audrey then walks off, seeing another memo that read the following.)

''Every great story begins in mystery.
although things may be dark at the start, the truth will illuminate
your way.

don't be afraid of who you are. fear only what you may become,
and banish it away.

-Your Best Pal ''

(while Bailey helps Bendy process his emotions at Joey's passing, Sophie went to another room, and saw another memo that read the following.)

''Don't ever lose hope.
when in doubt, the answer you seek is usually nearby.
we all have dreams, ghosts in our past.
but those ghosts can give us the path forward.

-Your Best Pal ''

(Sophie smiled a little and stores the memo away, as it gave her at least a little bit of hope to continue to move forward in this hellhole of a studio. Sophie went back to check on Bailey and Bendy, who was still crying over Joey's death, not because he grieved for him. but because he died, getting away scott free, while he suffered alone the entire time. Bailey told Sophie to go on ahead with Audrey, as he will be with Bendy for a bit, promising that they'll catch up to them. Sophie nodded sadly as she stares at poor little Bendy, and so, she, along with Audrey who followed her. soon, they open a door before them, and  run into the other Bendy once more. upon seeing them, he ran off from their sights again in fear of them. that led them to some kind of chamber, as Audrey pulled a switch, opening a gate below them. Sophie sees a nearby message on the wall that said ''LORD AMOK RULES''.  it was here, that they realize that they have entered this Lord Amok's domain.)

Sophie: Who the heck is Lord Amok? is it another demon?

Audrey: only one way to find out.

(when the two women enter the sewers, they spot an audio log on the first section of the Sewers, hidden next to a pipe and sheet tin on the top level. they look at each other, with Audrey playing the tape, listening to the voice of Grace Conway.)

"I'm a fan of darkness. It just appeals to me. As old Norman would often say: people really become themselves when they're hidden in shadow. That creepy guy always had a story to tell about this place. But I think I've found a few narrow passages even he didn't know about. I can watch. I can listen. I can even steal. And no one ever sees me. I'm just a ghost, living in the walls, peering from the darkness."

Sophie: well, I am not a big fan of darkness. and its thanks to those horror movies I watched as a kid...big mistake I tell you. -m-

(Audrey slightly chuckles at Sophie's remark. and the two continue forward through the sewers as Audrey breaks a cardboard cutout of Charley, revealing a small entrance. she and Sophie continue on as they see another audio tape. this time, Sophie plays the audio log, listening to the voice of Jack Fain.)

"You gotta follow your inspirations when you're a musician. Stick to what you know works. But when they built the new studio buildings, they all but filled in my office down in the old sewers. Turns out, I've gotten so accustomed to working in those disgusting conditions, that now if my office doesn't stink, the lyrics I write do. So when Gent started digging their massive utility shaft between their place and ours, I knew it would be just the right spot for me to move in. Now, I've got a song in my heart, and a creative stench up my nose."

Sophie: well... last time I was in the sewers, I've had to kill a swollen searcher to get what I needed. -w-'

(the two continue on, with Sophie following Audrey as she uses the Gent Pipe to charge it up to open locked doors. they come across another memo that read the following...)

''They designed this big tunnel to link their new Gent building to Joey Drew Studios. they want to keep labor and parts flowing between them. I don't think they fully knew what they was actually creating here.

when workers are heading through the shaft, you gotta drain the center duct into the overflow. when they're gone, you flood it again. any smuck can do it, even if they're not an engineer. but the main thing is: you gotta make sure all the duct hatches are all open! once they're open, the overflow can go drain back and forth between the two ducts.

simple stuff, but a bit complicated when you're working by yourself.

-Muncie Dunn ''

Sophie: yooo...all this Gent stuff is really confusing. O~O'

Audrey: well, its like this memo says...its hard when working by yourself. care to help find a way to where this Amok Guy is?

Sophie: oh. sure thing, Audrey. and just in case that Ink Demon shows up, we both know what to do.

(suddenly, the environment turns from normal sepia tones to a black-and-white hazy filter, along with loud footsteps, signaling the Ink Demon's looming presence.)

Sophie, Audrey: Oh! Speak of the Devil! OmO'

(Audrey and Sophie hide in two different spots. Audrey hid in a locker, while Sophie hid under a barrel. hearing a growl as the environment turns back to its normal sepia toned color, the Ink Demon was gone, and the two came out of the hiding spots.

they continue further ahead, with Audrey pulling the switch in the Security Override, then, with Audrey breaking down the lock on the gate with her Gent Pipe, presses the button on the Emergency Overflow to drain the ink, and then go down to open a hatch before they return up to the area they came from. they come across Lost Ones who attack them, but the women used their weapons to kill them with ease. they return to the Emergency Overflow machine, to refill the ink pond in both areas with the open hatch. Audrey pulls one switch on this area, while Sophie goes and pulls the second switch in the area of Jack Fain's audio tape, both women hearing the gate open, the two return to each other and proceed further through the sewers, killing a few Lost Ones with mohawks on their heads that appeared running to them with Hostile Intentions, returning back to the way they came from that near the entrance to Amok's domain. and they come across another memo, which read the following...)

''Within our Isolated walls, Lord Amok reigns.
the drips and drops of the leaking world above cannot stop his rule.

those who oppose Amok's hand have their bodies crushed and fed into the narrow pipes
that lead below into forgotten sewers under our feet.
those tunnels are even deeper, even darker than this one.
there is only suffering down there.

but, should anyone defeat Lord Amok, cast him down,
our small kingdom will belong to the conquerer. this is the secret to Amok's immortality.
pass on the throne, pass on the name.''

(later, as Audrey pulls the switch to the right of the door to reveal Lord Amok, a lost one sitting on his throne, and next to him where two lost ones with Mohawks that act as his bodyguards.)

Amok: Behold! the strangers are upon us! kill them! kill them now!

(the two women ready their weapons and fight the two lost ones, killing them with a few slashes and hits. then, Amok stands up and attacks them. he was quick and relentless, but the two combined their strengths and killed the lost one with their weapons. suddenly, looking behind them were a few lost ones looking at them with praise in their eyes.)

Lost One 1: Hail the New Amok and her guardian angel!

Lost One 2: Hail Amok and the Black Seraph!

(the two women continue forward unopposed and pull the switch for the emergency shaft, then ascend the utility shaft and continue forward. where they are reunited with Bendy and Bailey, who finally caught up to them as the toon angel promised. Sophie was relieved to see that Bendy was okay, as the little demon gave her a small smile. though she could tell he was still devastated by that emotional blow onto his damaged psychological well being. she was just glad that he was alright, thanks to Bailey who looked after him in his time of need. then, before they could proceed further, they once again hear the Ink Demon's voice speaking to them... )

Ink Demon: I see your minds as the truth unfolds. you will accept your fate...before the end.

(undettered by the demon's words, they ascend upwards via a ladder, go through a tunnel, then break the lock to reveal what appears to be a large apartment, and the window revealing a city, as well as a message written in ink saying ''A CITY BUILT ON BROKEN DREAMS'' )

Sophie: Woah! OoO

Audrey: what in the world? how big is this place?

(they hear a small noise, and they turn to see the other Bendy looking at them and facing them.)

Audrey: Oh, it's you. where did you come from?

(the other Bendy looks around, frightened by Audrey's presence.)

Audrey: Look...I'm sorry about earlier. I-I didn't mean to hurt you. and I really don't think you want to hurt me and any of us either, right?

(the other Bendy shook his head)

Audrey: Good. let's be friends then, okay? what do you say? you and me?

(the other Bendy smiles his iconic smile, giving Audrey a thumbs up)

Audrey: (smiles) awesome! maybe you can help me and my friends here! we're looking for the old Gent building!

(the other Bendy's smile fades, and he makes a motion with his hands in disagreement before placing them on his face and shaking his head.)

Audrey: what's wrong? is it a bad place?

Other Bendy: >m<

Audrey: It's okay. I won't let anything happen to you. we'll go one step at a time, together with my companions here. let's see what we can find.

(the other Bendy nods, and smiles as he jumps down from the sofa. then turns to face Bendy...the original Bendy who was with Sophie and Bailey. the two Bendies look at each other curiously before the sepia toned Bendy reached his hand to him, smiling his iconic smile. the original Bendy also smiled his iconic smile and shook each other's hands. Bailey joined the two imps and wrapped his wings around them in a playful manner, welcoming the other demon to their party.)

(Sophie sits down on the sofa looks outside the window, overlooking the city lights and the buildings outside.)

Sophie: (thinking) its just like Joey said...this is an entirely different world than the one Audrey and I are from.

(then she catches the attention of Bendy...well, the original Bendy approaching her and jumps onto the sofa next to her. both were silent, before Bendy did something unexpected. he leaned his head against Sophie's chest. Sophie looked at him with wide eyes, before she wrapped her arms around him gently in a silent comforting manner. Sophie's warm embrace made Bendy relax, and he sighed in content. it felt nice, to have someone like her from the outside world, that actually cared about him. this truthful comfort and Sophie's embrace made him start to release vibrations and release noises that were like a cat's purring.)

Sophie: O.O !! Oh My God... Bendy...?! are... are you purring?

Bendy: O.O Uhhh....! O^O U-Uhhhhhhhh! O/////^/////O

(Sophie's emerald green eyes sparkle at the recent discovery she made about this little ink demon.)

Sophie: You're actually purring! OoO

Bendy: T-That's... Uhhh...I was just.... O////m////O

Sophie: (tries another thing, and decides to stroke Bendy's little head, between his horns to see what he was gonna do.) O.O

(Bendy's purrs increased volume, his tail swishing fluently, and in response to Sophie's petting, he snuggled up against her more, and Sophie saw that he was starting to act like a cat. not only was he purring, he releases cat trills and then...)

Bendy: Mrr... Mm....Mrrrrowwww! ^////o////^

Sophie: (Her heart was struck with an arrow of cuteness) Oh. Sweet Lord. How can you be THIS Adorable?! OWO

Bendy: Ummm... I was made that way? OwO

Sophie: MMMMM! (picks up Bendy and cradles her in her arms like he was a cat and nuzzles his little head) You're so cute, you know that, Bendy? its hard to believe that the first Ink Demon I faced was an actual adorable little imp with cat-like instincts! >W<

Bendy: (giggles cutely and purrs louder in Sophie's arms, nuzzling her back) ^///w///^

(Bendy looks up at Sophie smiling at him, and swears that his face turned gray by the expression she made...)

Bendy: (thinking) Sophie...that angel really is something else I've never seen before. and...moreover, throughout the past six months here in the Cycle, she has given me so much, especially when she saw me at my worst moments. and as I got to spend more time with her...I can safely assume that... I've never felt this way towards anyone. that's why, no matter what happens next, instead of her protecting me all the time, I want to be the one to protect her!

END OF CHAPTER 3

BATIM/BATDR Stuff belongs to TheMeatly
Bailey belongs to   MagicalCelestialGem
Sophie belongs to Me!

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(the four proceed further as Audrey opens the door in front of them with her Gent Pipe, and they see yet another message written on the wall saying '' THE MACHINE MUST ENDURE''.  the two women and the two toons go to the right and continue until they reach a waiting area. suddenly, they once again hear the voice of Wilson speaking over the Intercom.)

''This is Wilson. Anyone caught in restricted areas will be taken immediately to the Pit. so be a good egg. follow the rules. ''

Sophie: Pffft...Pit, Shmit. I've been through hell and back up 'till this point. -~-'

(Audrey breaks open the lock on the door on the left side of the back wall, then she and the three behind her enter the small corridor to the left. Sophie helps Audrey pull the cart away from the wall and crawl underneath as they make notice of the Little Miracle Station directly ahead. they Descend down the stairs to find the Ink Demon devouring a Lost One. his presence is immediately made known to Audrey, Bendy, Bailey and Sophie through a sudden shift in perspective from the normal sepia tones to a black-and-white hazy filter, just like the other few times.  their eyes wide in fear as they immediately run back to the miracle station they saw earlier. but since there was no place for four people to hide in such a small space, only Sophie remained outside, she sprouts her wings and took flight to hide away from the Ink Demon, who was walking towards where her three friends are hiding.)

Sophie: (thinking) does he know where they're hiding...?! (grips her scythe)

(Audrey was inside the little Miracle Station, holding the two frightened toons in her arms, seeing the Ink Demon staring at them from outside the station. and just as soon as he was about to open the door and kill them...)

''HRAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH!!!! ÒAÓ ''

(Sophie charges at the Ink Demon from her hiding place, her wings sprouted, raising her scythe and delivers a devastating blow onto him, sending him flying to the side. the Ink Demon got up, growling at the angel that held that...that accursed Scythe.)

Sophie: you wanna get my friends, you're gonna go through me first, you monster!

Ink Demon: (gurgles and growls at her) ÒmÓ

(closes her eyes, raises her scythe, golden ink swirls around Sophie, And so, a transformation sequence occurs, when Sophie's eyes turn bright gold. she leaps high in the air, her body becoming transparent blue. the background was entirely black, swirling with gold ink. she spins around, her black and dark purple attire appear, with the gemstone on her chest being dark indigo color. the black cape appearing covering her back, as two pairs of golden angel wings sprout from her back. then, the Black winged Tiara appears over her head, as the camera zooms in to her face, as she opens her bright gold eyes. she swings the scythe so elegantly, spinning around once, and with a shout, she does a pose to signal her transformation is complete...there she was, the Black Seraph has appeared once more.)

Audrey: O.O !!

Bailey, Bendy: O^O

Black Seraph Sophie: (swings the scythe a bit, before doing a battle stance.) ÒmÓ

(and so, the fight between Black Seraph Sophie and the Ink Demon...well...the Second Ink Demon commenced. the demon charges forward, claws at the ready. the Black Seraph clashes her weapon with his claws, manipulating the gold ink to send out powerful streams and whips. the Ink Demon retaliates by enabling the use of melanokinesis, the manipulation of Black Ink, against Sophie's gold ink. Sophie sliced through the black ink with the scythe, as well as using her black mantle which she could control to animate and change shape, using it as her primary form of offense and defense against the Ink Demon's infinite power. using her golden vision, she could see that this ink demon had no soul, just like the Bendy she had saved oh so long ago...the only difference was that he was absolutely evil, and his murderous tendencies are without reason... she could tell that this Ink Demon, compared to the one she had fought and saved, was a true evil monster, believing that Wilson created him to fulfill his twisted wishes.

the fight lasted for a few moments, and just when the Black Seraph gained the upper hand to finish the demon off, the Ink Demon saw an opening and immediately hits her with his large hands, throwing her to the ground, forcing her to drop the scythe. grunting in pain, she was immediately picked up in a crushing grip as the Ink Demon stared at his would be next victim. he raised his clawed hand, ready to deliver the finishing blow. Sophie closes her eyes, waiting for a swift death by the demon's hand...

then suddenly,  the Ink Demon's ears perked to the sounds of a loud heartbeat. he, as well as Sophie look around and see the room going dark as inky black shadows covered the walls ceiling. who to enter but Bendy, in his own Ink Demon form, growling furiously at the sight of his friend being attacked by the other ink demon, and immediately lunges towards him.)

Ink Bendy: (in a distorted voice) STAY... AWAY FROM HER! ÒAÓ

(Ink Bendy slashes at the other demon across his face, forcing him to drop Black Sophie to the ground. she looks up and sees Ink Bendy standing in front of her, and much to her surprise...he was protecting her from the other demon. the two demons roar at each other, and begin to fight in a gruesome animalistic manner right before the Black Seraph's eyes.
the demons bit and clawed at each other, black ink, which was their shared blood, was splattering all over the floor and the walls. then, Ink Bendy gains the upper hand and slashes at the demon...who dared to try to lay his hand on his friend and kill her right in front of him. he wouldn't have it. the other demon growls viciously as he laid still on the ground, seemingly defeated by Ink Bendy, who panted heavily.

Ink Bendy then turned to look at the Black Seraph, then approaches her as the inky shadowy aura was still spread across the walls, along with the sound of his heart beating. Sophie slowly backs away a little, knowing how angry he was at what he witnessed just now... what she doesn't know however, is that Ink Bendy was looking at her, trying to figure out where she was hurt. he saw several cuts and bruises, and red blood trickling from the wounds on her side, shoulder, as well as her forehead. then, the strangest thing happens...

Ink Bendy growls and cranes his head down until his face is inches from Sophie's own. instinctivelly, she was trembling in fear, shaking almost as he stares down at her. He huffs out several breaths, and she can feel his warm breath flow over her face. due to previous experiences with Bendy in this form, she shuts her eyes tight, whimpers fearfully, expecting him to roar, to slash her throat and be done with it, but instead of hurting her, he raises his ink hand towards her face and caresses her cheek. Sophie's golden  eyes widen in shock as he gently streaks oddly-warm ink across her cheek. the Black Seraph's breath hitches once more and she goes deathly still.)

Black Seraph Sophie: B-Bendy...? what are you...? O.O

(Something akin to a purr leaves the ink demon's mouth, as he lowers his body over hers until it completely covers her. Ink dribbles down onto Sophie's body, and she tries to push down the way her stomach twists at the feeling of it on her skin. she doesn't know what was going on.)

Black Seraph Sophie: (thinking) Is... is he nuzzling me? O.O

(She openly gawks as the tall ink demon nuzzles her as if he's a large, giant cat. His purring increases as he eagerly pushes himself against her, full on drenching her entire dark outfit in ink. she's so stunned that all she could do is sit there as the demon curls himself around her, seeking out whatever source of skin he can find underneath the black cape she wore. He seems quite intent on drenching her in his ink almost...like...like he was marking her, in a way. kind of like how certain animals scent-mark their mates...wait...what?! she wasn't  sure if that's something she should be concerned about or flattered by. Once she is... smothered in his ink... her heart was beating so fast against her chest, and her face instantly turns red at the shocking realization. no way...there was no freaking way that would be the case! still, by some unknown instinct, she places her arms around Ink Bendy's head, pulling him closer to herself, not caring if her clothes and her cape are covered in ink.)

Black Seraph Sophie: I...I'm alright, Bendy...! U///~///U (thinking) God, I don't even know what's going on here! is Bendy really 'marking' me, or is it a way for him to let me know I'm protected?

(once the Black Seraph was smothered by the ink, Ink Bendy hops off of her, hisses at the other Ink Demon, who growls back at him in fury, as he wanders off, letting him and Sophie know that this wasn't over. and with that, Ink Bendy sighs and shrinks back into his smaller form, looking at Sophie.)

Bendy: are you okay?

Black Seraph Sophie: I...uhhh...yeah...I'm not entirely sure what you did just now. O.O

Bendy: well, I did say I wasn't gonna let that demon lay his hands on you, and...I had to give him a piece of my mind and have him know you're not gonna be consumed by him, especially when I'm around! Its just...I've already lost everything, and losing you would make me go insane and murderous again.

Black Seraph Sophie: O-Oh... are you...hurt anywhere...?

Bendy: only a few cuts here and there, but I'll be fine. -W-

Black Seraph Sophie: (places her hand on his cheek gently) thanks, Bendy... for saving my life.

Bendy: O.O O///.///O (leans against her hand) you're welcome! ^////w////^

Black Seraph Sophie: (places her other hand on her chest, looking at the areas Bendy marked her in his ink demon form, thinking) so he really did scent-mark me...I can even feel it in my soul. (looks back at Bendy) that little demon...really is something else entirely. I wonder why I've never seen it there before.

(Bailey and Audrey walk out of the miracle station, and see if Bendy and Sophie, who transforms back to her casual outfit were alright. upon seeing that they were slightly unharmed, they enter the elevator and press the button to ascend. they wait for a few moments, before the elevator stops for some unknown reason.)

Sophie: Hey! is the elevator stuck or what? O.O

Bendy: I've got a bad feeling about this. OmO

(there were moments of silence, until a mysterious voice began speaking over the intercom)

''Unauthorized surface elavator in use. manual lift ejection activated.''

(Suddenly, the Elevator starts to fall at rapid speed. sending Audrey, Sophie and the two toons to plummet to the depths. moments later...)

Bendy: (shakes the angel) Sophie! Sophie, open your eyes! O.O

Sophie: (opens her emerald green eyes, groaning) ughh...what happened? (places her hand on her head) my head hurts...!
>~<

(Audrey also opens her eyes, and, Upon awakening, Audrey and Sophie are immediately attacked by a group of Widows,  horrific ink monsters with round black bodies that have sideways mouths filled with yellowed human teeth that emerge from their backs. They have four spider like legs that end in sharp bone like spikes.)

Sophie: (as a couple of widows jump on her) GET OFF YOU FREAKING CREEPY CRAWLIES! >M<

(Bendy and Bailey swung their weapons at a couple of widows, with Bendy's scythe releasing dark shadows, while Bailey's sword releases bright beams of light to kill the widows. Sophie manipulated the gold ink to create shields that, when the widows make contact, they immediately disintegrate. once all the widows were dispatched, more of them appeared. Audrey runs in a circle to avoid them while hitting the levers on the pillars. Once all the levers are pressed, the Crawling King will emerge from a sewer grate in the center of the room, releasing its loud screech. It will leap to the ceiling and spit hordes of Widows at Audrey and the others.)

Sophie: Yo, is this a Dark Souls Boss or what? O.O

( The Widow King screeches loudly and attacks the four by lunging at them with its gaping maw, and stabbing with its front legs. Bendy was the first to deliver the first few strikes with his shadow scythe and black ink manipulation, and Bailey used his swordsmanship skills to continue attacking it. after the two toons delivered enough damage, the Widow King jumps up to the ceiling and spawn multiple widows to attack the group, who easily killed them with their weapons. it jumps down to attack the four, and this time, it was Audrey and Sophie's turn to attack this monster, as Audrey was hitting it repeatedly with the Gent Pipe, and Sophie slashing at it with the Scythe.
after the women delivered their finishing blows, the Widow King was killed and dissolves into the ink.)

Sophie: No phase 2, huh? that was piece of cake. UwU

(the group moves on with Audrey charging the Gent Pipe with exposed wires in the wall and use it to unlock the way out. she breaks the lock on the door to the left, then speaks to Allison through a large pipe.)

Audrey: Allison? are...are you there? Allison!

Allison: Audrey! where are you?

(Audrey looks around, a frown on her face.)

Audrey: I don't know... it's dark. and I...I don't know what to do.

Sophie: Allison, this is Sophie! we were inside the elevator to go up to the upper levels, and then...some creepy mysterious voice made the elevator drop us to...wherever we are now.

Allison: wait there, you two! I'm coming to find you! Just...don't move!

(Audrey's palm curls into a fist that shook violently from what has occurred just now, rage building up inside of her, before she felt Sophie's hand on her shoulder, with a look of reassurance on her face. Audrey calms down and lets go of the pipe, before the two women, followed by the angel and demon toons.  they go through the door just to the right to find the other Bendy again, who backs away from Audrey and her three friends, and runs off again. they follow him down a hall and down a long utility shaft, when they hear a voice speaking to them...)

''I believe there's something special in all of us. especially you, Audrey... and of course, Sophie.''

(when they look up to see the man speaking, Bendy's eyes widen in panic at the sight of this familiar man. he once again begins to hyperventilate, about to have a panic attack, as he was backing away from the man that is revealed to be Joey Drew himself. Joey took notice of the little demon and had a melancholic expression on his face, as Bendy immediately clung onto Sophie's leg, hiding from the man whose voice, even to this day, continues to torment him.)

Sophie: (looks down at Bendy and then at the man up there)

Bendy: >m<

(Sophie, Bailey and Audrey turn to face the man that was Joey Drew. Sophie's expression was an agitated one, considering everything he did to hurt Bendy and make him what he is now.)

Audrey: Who are you?

Joey: Don't you know me? take a good look. (turns on a lamp, revealing his face.)

Audrey: (gasps) aren't you....?

Joey: Joey Drew? in the flesh. well, so to speak. come on up. let's take a little walk. there's something I wanna show you.

(Sophie had a suspicious look on her face, taking Bendy up in her arms to protect him just in case. she, Bailey and Audrey and go up to where Joey was.)

Joey: There you go! follow me. but mind your step. this old place is full of surprises. I should know, I've worked here for a long time.

Audrey: Mister Drew?

Joey: Joey, Please.

Audrey: Joey, what is this place? this studio...these...monsters? am I dreaming?

Sophie: -.- (looks away a bit, trying to keep her emotions in check)

Joey: It's a cycle, Audrey. an ink stained nightmare forever stuck on repeat. with just a pencil and a dream, and with a little help from the Gent Corporation, it came into being.

(Joey walks off, with Audrey looking at Sophie, Bendy and Bailey for a bit, before they follow the man to what appears to be his secret hideout.)

Joey: from what I gather, it exists in parallel to the outside world. but completely removed from the march of time.

Sophie: W-What? are you saying that...the time in the outside world while we're here...stopped?

Joey: Yes. and like a record, played over and over again. it's begun to crumble, wear down. this studio is a monument to choosing the wrong road. now whether it was built for revenge or regret. I don't know. that's my riddle to solve.

(hearing Joey's words, made something in Bendy feel...what was he feeling? sympathy? it can't be...he couldn't feel sympathy for someone who brought him so much pain and torment throughout his entire existence outside the cartoon world. so why was he feeling that way? he looks up at Sophie, who looked down at him knowingly, seeing that this was something Bendy has to face in order to heal from psychological pain and trauma. and he wasn't going to face it alone.)

Sophie: (takes a deep breath) Joey, if I may ask...what happened to your studio, after it was abandoned?

Joey: The truth is, fellas... (opens the door to his hideout.) someone out there is messing with what's in here.

Sophie: You're talking about Wilson.

Joey: that's right. bad things have begun to emerge from the puddles. wicked creatures that never came from my pen.
the worst ones call themselves Keepers. Dangerous, deadly folks, they've taken over the old Gent workshop, just beyond the sewers. trying to bring what they call ''order'' to this world. freezing the cycle in place! changing the script! whatever answers you're looking for, you'll find them there.

Sophie: do you know a way to break the cycle? because that's basically the real the reason I came to this studio. moreover, all these poor creatures...that were once humans...they've clearly lost all hope due to the endless torment they go through, in life and in death...at least...here, in the studio. there are times I myself am losing hope of ever getting out of here, that I'm also losing sight of the reason I fight here.

Joey: (sighs) look. above all, never forget. you are both here for a reason. there's always a reason. even if you can't understand it.

Audrey: you made this world. why can't you fix it...or...break the cycle?

Joey: (holds Audrey's hand in his) because I'm not the man. (looks towards Bendy who faces Joey with a sad look on his face, being held in Sophie's arms. and the man had a melancholic regretful expression on his face.) I'm just...the memory.

(Joey closes his eyes and his form dissolves into ink, like he was going through the door, which opened to reveal a tombstone with lit candles and a Bendy plushie. Bendy gets off of Sophie's arms to get a closer look at the tombstone, and the other three follow him inside. when Bendy sees the name written on that tombstone and the year of his birth to his death written beneath that name.)

''JOEY DREW''
1901-1971

(the poor little demon began to have multiple flashbacks of Joey being cold to him some time after Henry left.)

''Quit being a bother!''

''can't you be annoying somewhere else? you're distracting me!''

'' Just go away! leave me alone! ''

(the last image that flashed in his mind was Joey looking back at Bendy, who he regarded as a defect, a mistake that should never have been born, and turns away locking the door, when Bendy begged him not to abandon him as well.)

Bendy: OmO QmQ

(Bendy started to tremble as he once again begins to cry. this time, they were tears of anger. his fists shook violently, and he pounded on Joey's tombstone, crying out his anger and frustration...in the end, he couldn't get his revenge on Joey, for he was already dead. his anger than turned to sadness, as his hands slid down the tombstone and he collapses on his knees, crying quietly. he couldn't get the closure he wanted...and that brought him even more emotional pain. Bailey went forward and hugs his bestie from behind to console him.)

Bendy: ,>A<,

Bailey: ÚmÙ

(Sophie and Audrey somberly look at the message that was written on the wall saying the following ''JUST A PENCIL AND A DREAM''. Audrey then walks off, seeing another memo that read the following.)

''Every great story begins in mystery.
although things may be dark at the start, the truth will illuminate
your way.

don't be afraid of who you are. fear only what you may become,
and banish it away.

-Your Best Pal ''

(while Bailey helps Bendy process his emotions at Joey's passing, Sophie went to another room, and saw another memo that read the following.)

''Don't ever lose hope.
when in doubt, the answer you seek is usually nearby.
we all have dreams, ghosts in our past.
but those ghosts can give us the path forward.

-Your Best Pal ''

(Sophie smiled a little and stores the memo away, as it gave her at least a little bit of hope to continue to move forward in this hellhole of a studio. Sophie went back to check on Bailey and Bendy, who was still crying over Joey's death, not because he grieved for him. but because he died, getting away scott free, while he suffered alone the entire time. Bailey told Sophie to go on ahead with Audrey, as he will be with Bendy for a bit, promising that they'll catch up to them. Sophie nodded sadly as she stares at poor little Bendy, and so, she, along with Audrey who followed her. soon, they open a door before them, and  run into the other Bendy once more. upon seeing them, he ran off from their sights again in fear of them. that led them to some kind of chamber, as Audrey pulled a switch, opening a gate below them. Sophie sees a nearby message on the wall that said ''LORD AMOK RULES''.  it was here, that they realize that they have entered this Lord Amok's domain.)

Sophie: Who the heck is Lord Amok? is it another demon?

Audrey: only one way to find out.

(when the two women enter the sewers, they spot an audio log on the first section of the Sewers, hidden next to a pipe and sheet tin on the top level. they look at each other, with Audrey playing the tape, listening to the voice of Grace Conway.)

"I'm a fan of darkness. It just appeals to me. As old Norman would often say: people really become themselves when they're hidden in shadow. That creepy guy always had a story to tell about this place. But I think I've found a few narrow passages even he didn't know about. I can watch. I can listen. I can even steal. And no one ever sees me. I'm just a ghost, living in the walls, peering from the darkness."

Sophie: well, I am not a big fan of darkness. and its thanks to those horror movies I watched as a kid...big mistake I tell you. -m-

(Audrey slightly chuckles at Sophie's remark. and the two continue forward through the sewers as Audrey breaks a cardboard cutout of Charley, revealing a small entrance. she and Sophie continue on as they see another audio tape. this time, Sophie plays the audio log, listening to the voice of Jack Fain.)

"You gotta follow your inspirations when you're a musician. Stick to what you know works. But when they built the new studio buildings, they all but filled in my office down in the old sewers. Turns out, I've gotten so accustomed to working in those disgusting conditions, that now if my office doesn't stink, the lyrics I write do. So when Gent started digging their massive utility shaft between their place and ours, I knew it would be just the right spot for me to move in. Now, I've got a song in my heart, and a creative stench up my nose."

Sophie: well... last time I was in the sewers, I've had to kill a swollen searcher to get what I needed. -w-'

(the two continue on, with Sophie following Audrey as she uses the Gent Pipe to charge it up to open locked doors. they come across another memo that read the following...)

''They designed this big tunnel to link their new Gent building to Joey Drew Studios. they want to keep labor and parts flowing between them. I don't think they fully knew what they was actually creating here.

when workers are heading through the shaft, you gotta drain the center duct into the overflow. when they're gone, you flood it again. any smuck can do it, even if they're not an engineer. but the main thing is: you gotta make sure all the duct hatches are all open! once they're open, the overflow can go drain back and forth between the two ducts.

simple stuff, but a bit complicated when you're working by yourself.

-Muncie Dunn ''

Sophie: yooo...all this Gent stuff is really confusing. O~O'

Audrey: well, its like this memo says...its hard when working by yourself. care to help find a way to where this Amok Guy is?

Sophie: oh. sure thing, Audrey. and just in case that Ink Demon shows up, we both know what to do.

(suddenly, the environment turns from normal sepia tones to a black-and-white hazy filter, along with loud footsteps, signaling the Ink Demon's looming presence.)

Sophie, Audrey: Oh! Speak of the Devil! OmO'

(Audrey and Sophie hide in two different spots. Audrey hid in a locker, while Sophie hid under a barrel. hearing a growl as the environment turns back to its normal sepia toned color, the Ink Demon was gone, and the two came out of the hiding spots.

they continue further ahead, with Audrey pulling the switch in the Security Override, then, with Audrey breaking down the lock on the gate with her Gent Pipe, presses the button on the Emergency Overflow to drain the ink, and then go down to open a hatch before they return up to the area they came from. they come across Lost Ones who attack them, but the women used their weapons to kill them with ease. they return to the Emergency Overflow machine, to refill the ink pond in both areas with the open hatch. Audrey pulls one switch on this area, while Sophie goes and pulls the second switch in the area of Jack Fain's audio tape, both women hearing the gate open, the two return to each other and proceed further through the sewers, killing a few Lost Ones with mohawks on their heads that appeared running to them with Hostile Intentions, returning back to the way they came from that near the entrance to Amok's domain. and they come across another memo, which read the following...)

''Within our Isolated walls, Lord Amok reigns.
the drips and drops of the leaking world above cannot stop his rule.

those who oppose Amok's hand have their bodies crushed and fed into the narrow pipes
that lead below into forgotten sewers under our feet.
those tunnels are even deeper, even darker than this one.
there is only suffering down there.

but, should anyone defeat Lord Amok, cast him down,
our small kingdom will belong to the conquerer. this is the secret to Amok's immortality.
pass on the throne, pass on the name.''

(later, as Audrey pulls the switch to the right of the door to reveal Lord Amok, a lost one sitting on his throne, and next to him where two lost ones with Mohawks that act as his bodyguards.)

Amok: Behold! the strangers are upon us! kill them! kill them now!

(the two women ready their weapons and fight the two lost ones, killing them with a few slashes and hits. then, Amok stands up and attacks them. he was quick and relentless, but the two combined their strengths and killed the lost one with their weapons. suddenly, looking behind them were a few lost ones looking at them with praise in their eyes.)

Lost One 1: Hail the New Amok and her guardian angel!

Lost One 2: Hail Amok and the Black Seraph!

(the two women continue forward unopposed and pull the switch for the emergency shaft, then ascend the utility shaft and continue forward. where they are reunited with Bendy and Bailey, who finally caught up to them as the toon angel promised. Sophie was relieved to see that Bendy was okay, as the little demon gave her a small smile. though she could tell he was still devastated by that emotional blow onto his damaged psychological well being. she was just glad that he was alright, thanks to Bailey who looked after him in his time of need. then, before they could proceed further, they once again hear the Ink Demon's voice speaking to them... )

Ink Demon: I see your minds as the truth unfolds. you will accept your fate...before the end.

(undettered by the demon's words, they ascend upwards via a ladder, go through a tunnel, then break the lock to reveal what appears to be a large apartment, and the window revealing a city, as well as a message written in ink saying ''A CITY BUILT ON BROKEN DREAMS'' )

Sophie: Woah! OoO

Audrey: what in the world? how big is this place?

(they hear a small noise, and they turn to see the other Bendy looking at them and facing them.)

Audrey: Oh, it's you. where did you come from?

(the other Bendy looks around, frightened by Audrey's presence.)

Audrey: Look...I'm sorry about earlier. I-I didn't mean to hurt you. and I really don't think you want to hurt me and any of us either, right?

(the other Bendy shook his head)

Audrey: Good. let's be friends then, okay? what do you say? you and me?

(the other Bendy smiles his iconic smile, giving Audrey a thumbs up)

Audrey: (smiles) awesome! maybe you can help me and my friends here! we're looking for the old Gent building!

(the other Bendy's smile fades, and he makes a motion with his hands in disagreement before placing them on his face and shaking his head.)

Audrey: what's wrong? is it a bad place?

Other Bendy: >m<

Audrey: It's okay. I won't let anything happen to you. we'll go one step at a time, together with my companions here. let's see what we can find.

(the other Bendy nods, and smiles as he jumps down from the sofa. then turns to face Bendy...the original Bendy who was with Sophie and Bailey. the two Bendies look at each other curiously before the sepia toned Bendy reached his hand to him, smiling his iconic smile. the original Bendy also smiled his iconic smile and shook each other's hands. Bailey joined the two imps and wrapped his wings around them in a playful manner, welcoming the other demon to their party.)

(Sophie sits down on the sofa looks outside the window, overlooking the city lights and the buildings outside.)

Sophie: (thinking) its just like Joey said...this is an entirely different world than the one Audrey and I are from.

(then she catches the attention of Bendy...well, the original Bendy approaching her and jumps onto the sofa next to her. both were silent, before Bendy did something unexpected. he leaned his head against Sophie's chest. Sophie looked at him with wide eyes, before she wrapped her arms around him gently in a silent comforting manner. Sophie's warm embrace made Bendy relax, and he sighed in content. it felt nice, to have someone like her from the outside world, that actually cared about him. this truthful comfort and Sophie's embrace made him start to release vibrations and release noises that were like a cat's purring.)

Sophie: O.O !! Oh My God... Bendy...?! are... are you purring?

Bendy: O.O Uhhh....! O^O U-Uhhhhhhhh! O/////^/////O

(Sophie's emerald green eyes sparkle at the recent discovery she made about this little ink demon.)

Sophie: You're actually purring! OoO

Bendy: T-That's... Uhhh...I was just.... O////m////O

Sophie: (tries another thing, and decides to stroke Bendy's little head, between his horns to see what he was gonna do.) O.O

(Bendy's purrs increased volume, his tail swishing fluently, and in response to Sophie's petting, he snuggled up against her more, and Sophie saw that he was starting to act like a cat. not only was he purring, he releases cat trills and then...)

Bendy: Mrr... Mm....Mrrrrowwww! ^////o////^

Sophie: (Her heart was struck with an arrow of cuteness) Oh. Sweet Lord. How can you be THIS Adorable?! OWO

Bendy: Ummm... I was made that way? OwO

Sophie: MMMMM! (picks up Bendy and cradles her in her arms like he was a cat and nuzzles his little head) You're so cute, you know that, Bendy? its hard to believe that the first Ink Demon I faced was an actual adorable little imp with cat-like instincts! >W<

Bendy: (giggles cutely and purrs louder in Sophie's arms, nuzzling her back) ^///w///^

(Bendy looks up at Sophie smiling at him, and swears that his face turned gray by the expression she made...)

Bendy: (thinking) Sophie...that angel really is something else I've never seen before. and...moreover, throughout the past six months here in the Cycle, she has given me so much, especially when she saw me at my worst moments. and as I got to spend more time with her...I can safely assume that... I've never felt this way towards anyone. that's why, no matter what happens next, instead of her protecting me all the time, I want to be the one to protect her!

END OF CHAPTER 3

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Bailey belongs to   MagicalCelestialGem
Sophie belongs to Me!