Reanimate The Future

Chapter 18: It's Not The End...

The studio was collapsing. Wood, metal, and ink scattering everywhere. Making it a health hazard trying to even escapes. Within a few seconds Henry and Bendy were at the opening to the Ink Machine. Seeing everyone from the studio standing on the other side. Almost like they were waiting for him to return. Taking one last glance at the ink machine before turning his back to it. Stepping into the ink and wading through it, avoiding the wood and metal falling above him. Managing to get to the other side with everyone else, with Bendy still curled up in his arms.

"Henry... Where's Cherry?" Questioned Joey as he stepped forward towards Henry, wondering where his daughter was fearing the worse.

"She gave herself up to save us all" Said Henry with a hint of sadness in his tone, glancing back at the Ink Machine starting to collapse to pieces still.

Suddenly Bendy started wriggle about in Henry's arms until he was free. Jumping to the floor and running back to the Ink Machine. Making Henry turn completely around to face the Ink Machine.

"Bendy what are you doing?" Questioned Henry as he looked at Bendy who was gazing at the Ink Machine, curious as to what the demon was thinking of doing.

"Cherry set me free and I'm doing the same for her... she wants you all alive... she wouldn't give herself up if she didn't... now get out of here and leave this to me" Stated Bendy as he looked over his shoulder towards Henry, both of them giving a nod as Bendy turned back into his largest state.

Without hesitation Bendy jumped over the moat and went back into the Ink Machine. While Henry turned around to look at everyone. Knowing that they all needed to get out of here and seeing a doorway to the side of them. Now exposed thanks to the fallen debris smashing the materials covering it.

"Everyone we need to leave now" Shouted Henry as he pointed towards the doorway, then quickly running over with everyone running behind him.

Seeing a set of stairs which lead right back up to the surface. Knowing this must've been the fire exit at one point in the studios. Standing to the side as he let everyone pass him. Taking a final look at the Ink Machine, feeling a guilt for leaving Cherry when she needed him. But knowing Bendy was right with what he said.

"Get her out Bendy... she needs you now" Whispered Henry as he turned his gaze back to the fire exit, quickly following the rest up the stairs and to their freedom from the studio.

Meanwhile inside the Ink Machine. Metal was collapsing all around Cherry. Who had managed to drag herself into the main room of the Ink Machine. Crawling over to her bag and rummage through her items. Eventually finding what she wanted to find. A little stuffed squeaky Bendy doll. Tiny in size but it was the first of its kind and one of the only things she had left that her Father had given her. Crying a little as she held it, giving it a little squeak. Her favourite thing and it would be the last time she held it. Hearing a panel of metal ripping away above her. Making her close her eyes and cry harder.

"I'm sorry everyone... I'm sorry Father... and I'm sorry to you Bendy" Whispered Cherry as she kept her eyes closed, hearing the panel above her break off as she curled up into a ball in fear.

But the panel never fell on her. Opening her eyes to look up and see Bendy right above her. Having grabbed the panel of metal and throwing it to the side. Looking down at Cherry to make sure she was alright.

"Bendy... what... what are you doing here?" Questioned Cherry as she looked up at Bendy with tears in her eyes, not believing that he had come back for her.

"Setting you free... so grab your stuff... we're getting out of here" Answered Bendy as he looked down at Cherry, then scanning around to make sure nothing else would fall on her.