Hazbin Hotel: Ink Edition

Ascension

Ever since Sadiki gave the news of Bendy going to Heaven, everyone was at a loss of what to do now. Husk, ever the bartender, remained at his post as he proceeded to serve Ren a whiskey.

Husk: Well I'll be damned. The kid actually did it.

Ren: You don't actually believe this, do you?! Redemption is scientifically IMPOSSIBLE!

Angel: I mean, Pentious was kind of a big softy. I guess all of that apologizing and crying really paid off.

Bendy: Not only did we get a soul to Heaven, but I'm gonna ascend in 2 days. This... This is incredible!

Lobo: Yeah...*frowns sadly* good for you. But... Is it REALLY possible to be redeemed? What if this is a one time thing?

Husk: Hey, I'm not saying I knew the guy, dog. I'm just saying it makes sense. If anyone was gonna make it up there, it was him.... Or maybe Angel on a good day.

Angel: Oh-ho-ho! Them's the fucking words, kitty.

Husk: Choke.

Angel: Ha! I'd love to.

Ren: Well... W-We gotta celebrate here. Not only is our good friend Bendy going to Heaven, but Hell will be safe thanks to Steve Harvey.

Vaggie: Uh.... Sure, that too....

And so, the hotel patrons held a little gala for themselves, as they spent the night talking, laughing, and drinking. Bendy was actually conversing with Charlie and Vaggie.

Charlie: I'm so proud of you, Bendy. You're actually ascending in 2 days and I'll be one step closer to accomplishing my dream.

Bendy: Yeah, hehe. *Bendy frowns and becomes quiet*

Vaggie: You okay, Bendy?

Bendy: ...It's... Ben. My real name... It's Benjamin Reilly.

Vaggie: Huh, so that's why Alastor kept calling you that.

Bendy: Yep. Y'know, it's funny. At first, I was an animator here and now I'm a hotel owner, but then again, I was an animator back in my youth.

Charlie: Wait... YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE ALIVE!?!?!?

Vaggie: Not many people have clear memories of their deaths, I'm pretty sure not even Heaven has those.

Bendy: Well, I do. I was an animator for this guy named Joey back in '58. I actually created the original Bendy as a cartoon character and helped make him a success. But, shit went downhill. Joey had the bright idea of using a ritual book that could apparently 'bring characters to life'. I was the first sacrifice, for some reason, I felt so happy yet so angry. I dropped into Hell and...well, you know the rest.

Charlie: So, THAT'S why you're like a living cartoon.

Vaggie: Wow, I'm...so sorry. I just thought you were some insane asshole at first. But, I didn't know you went through so much. It's gonna suck hard when you leave.

Bendy: Yeah, and- Wait, what do you mean?

Charlie: Bendy... If you leave Hell and go to Heaven as a demon, you can never come back.

Bendy: WHAT!?!? NOT ONLY DID I BECOME A SACRIFICIAL PAWN IN LIFE, BUT IF I GO TO HEAVEN, I WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE YOU GUYS ANYMORE!?!?!?

Vaggie: Everyone knows that.

Bendy: I didn't!

Charlie: Well, I hope it won't be too much trouble, will it?

Bendy: I-

Bendy cuts himself off as he sees Charlie's face. She is so close to her dream and Bendy promised to help her. If he told her he didn't want to go to Heaven, it'll break her heart and he might lose her trust. So, he swallows his true feelings.