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𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙁𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙀𝙉

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Chapter Fourteen
Reunion
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❝The creator lied to us.❞

WILLIAM WAS UNABLE TO move or even talk upon hearing what the demon had just said. It felt like a lie that nobody would believe at all. This demon was calling him dad, was this creature really you? William snapped out of his thoughts when he heard the demon talk again.

"I won't... hurt you, dad. Please... come... out."

There was a hint of a familiar voice tone when the demon talked. William felt hesitant, he didn't know of he should trust this demon or not. It might be a trick for all he knows to drag him into an inky mess. However, something deep down told him that who was talking to him was you... his lost child. After long hours of debating with himself, William finally decided to leave the Miracle Station to be face to face with the ink demon. He noticed that the demon was slightly shaking... their hand was slightly extended toward him yet they weren't sure of what to do. William stared at the inky creature before speaking up, "Who are you?" That was all that came to his mind, William only wanted to know if this thing was you or not.

"Y/N... I'm Y/N Afton."

"...Y-Y/N?"

William was at lose of words, just how? How was this thing you? It was impossible! Yet the ink demon didn't know about this name or about William and Michael's purpose for visiting this studio. Henry told him that the ink demon was mostly just walking around as the other inky creatures would hide away. Thus, this means that Bendy doesn't read anything written on the walls. William reached his hand out and placed it on your face, ink staining his hand, "What became of you? Who did this you, Y/N?" He asked with sadness and anger seeping through his teeth.

You looked down as a sob unconsciously escaped your mouth, "Joey... He made me... this." You replied, your voice filled with dispair. Your father gritted his teeth with rage, "Once I find that jerk, I will skin him alive!" He exclaimed, his eyes flashed a purple color for a brief moment. You sighed and dropped your shoulders in disappointment, Joey's whereabouts are unknown and you can't get out of the studio with this appearance. There should at least be a way to fix how you look, you can't stay in this transfigured form. William let out a sigh and put his hands on his hips, "I have to get you out of here and then I will fix you once we get home." He explained, running his hand down his face.

You perked up in hopefulness when you heard the word home, "Home... Mom, Lizzy, Evan... Home." You spoke up, a hint of happiness was in your voice as you clasped your hands together. William smiled and nodded his head, he was glad you remembered Clara and your siblings. However, he had one quest, to get all of you out of here as soon as possible. Eventually, you two proceeded to walk around to look for Henry and Michael. You saw a broken cut-out and went to it, picking a face piece. You let out a sad whine and turned to your dad which made him flinch in shock upon feeling the sad aura emitting from you.

"Why?..."

"Er... Uh, I'm sorry about them. I will get you more when we leave."

You squealed when he said this and ran to him, crushing him into a tight hug. William was surprised at first, but then hugged you back. He was glad that he finally found you.

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You and William went to look for Henry, you wanted to apologize to the man for what you unintentionally did. You had always considered Henry as your father figure, he helped you and taught you how to draw in the past. You regretted chasing and hurting him, you didn't remember his face and he looked unfamiliar to you.

The least you could do was apologizing to him and show him that you were entirely harmless.

You knew that Henry was in the Archives which where in the bottom levels of the studio. However, when you got there, you didn't find him. You two looked everywhere around the same level, but still didn't find him. It was as if he vanished. Eventually, you and William decided to take a small break. You were in a small room with a few desks and a single cut-out near the door. You were staring at it with admiration which made William chuckle, "They sure are precious to you, huh?" He asked, crossing his arms with a smug look on his face. You nodded rapidly and pointed at the Bendy cut-out, "It was... supposed to be... me." You muttered, placing your hands on your chest while lowering your head.

William smiled sadly at you and petted your head, "You will be fine, Y/N. I will make sure of it."

Before you could reply back to him, you heard echoes of thumps. It seems that it was coming from the vent. William looked toward it and hummed, "Someone must be using the vents, it can be Micheal or Henry." He pointed out, seeing a faint light getting closer and closer. You quickly rushed to the vent and held into its lid. You came face to face with none other than Henry who looked back at you with shock and fear. You stared at him for a second, "Henry..." You called out as your grip on the lip tightened. Henry didn't say anything and continued to crawl away from you.

You banged on lid to get his attention, but Henry just ignored you. William placed his hand on your shoulder to make you turn to him, "Y/N, where does this vent lead? We can meet Henry there." He uttered. You thought for a moment, trying to remember where would this vent take him. It then clicked in your head, only one place can be accessed through this vent. A place that had been closed for ages, a place filled with nothing but monsters. This vent leads to...

Bendy Land.