Gathered friends, this is Unity123. I do have some bad news, unfortunately King Genocide has decided to discontinue "Revelation of Arkeanus." Fortunately for all you readers out there, I am not so easily dissuaded. I will try my best to take over for the story and will be willing to accept any and all forms of help and/or ideas that may contribute to the fic. Anyway, I hope you like this new story. Review and PM me for anything. Loud House belongs Nickelodeon and Bendy and the Ink Machine belongs to the Meatly.
Loud House Garage (Late Evening)
Lincoln Loud is nothing more but a demon in human skin given life and form.
That is, that is what he believes himself to be. For those of you who are unaware of the boy's identity, he is the firstborn son and sixth born child of Lynn Sr. and Rita Loud and is the middle sibling among ten sisters, each with their own random ages and personalities. With Lori being a high school girlfriend, Leni as a dim fashion designer, Luna being a musician, Luan as a comedian, Lynn Jr. as a superstitious athlete, Lucy as an emo, Lana being an animal-loving mechanic, Lola as a tempermental pageant queen, Lisa known as a child prodigy and Lily… she's just an infant. But we're not here to talk about what labels define the Loud sisters, we're here to understand why the Loud boy is imprisoned within the confines of the garage, with little means of escape, a torn-out tracking chip on the ground with a scar on his neck to match it, all the while packing all of what remains of his possessions as if he still believes that the dream he carries will come true. As to explain the state of his "home," he has lived in this area of the property for as long as he can remember.
Things weren't as bad as it is now, for six fruitful years, the Loud Family had lived a long life of peace and familyhood. Despite the many forms of problems in his hometown of Royal Woods, Michigan inflicted upon his parents and all of his sisters, they were happy. But deep down, even he knows that life is simply that. A lie. When he was first born, they just snapped. His parents and older sisters all had the very same belief that the white-haired child was somehow responsible for all of their sins and exiled him on the garage, only to be let out for school, family events and keeping up appearances, and when Lucy and the others were born, they were taught this belief as well. During the majority of the day, they act the same as usual. But when they return to home, they become what the son truly sees as they are now. Every single day Lincoln was battered, shattered, and slowly put back together not just physically, but emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. And given the unique skills, tools and abilities his sisters carry, there is no end to their creativity. He tried his very best to continue his life despite the pain, normally through school and time outside his home, and his secret calling, artistic drawing, before returning to his new "routine." Unfortunately, during the times he had to stay or was brought along with them, he tried to conceive of many plans that only tries to restore what was lost, but make what he does next less painful. But as the plan unfurls, something goes wrong or someone eventually finds out and the following "session" becomes more and more unbearable to Lincoln. Even destroying his things and imprisoning him in his "sanctuary" , where he currently spent the rest of his days until now. By the call of night, as the gaseous hallucinogens enter his lungs, he pours what remains of his old life into his work, erasing and adding on it every single page in the sketchbook and every free moment he gains. Specifically a single figure brought forth by ideas, desires, hopes, dreams, fears, and nightmares, and far worse things that cannot be described in this tale, while putting the ruin of his existence in written form in the pages of another journal. In his perspective, every single day and night inflamed in pain and suffering. This isn't living, he was born into a living hell.
Now with his blood family cursing him and being labeled a bane in their existence, He had no choice but to create a new "family," find those who are willing to call him "brother," and start over a new life. Starting with his elementary school, he managed to find success among those who had suffered similar fates, while evading the hateful gaze of his youngest tormentors.
David Darwin, a 4-year old boy of fair skin, black hair and freckles and wears glasses, a yellow sweater with lines, a white lab coat, navy blue pants, and brown shoes, who was forced into responsibilities decades before his proper age of passage due to his heightened intelligence, The second was Winston, a six-year old pageant judge of fair skin, blonde hair, which is styled into a pompadour, and wears a blue vest, with a purple jacket, a light pink scarf, light brown pants, and dark brown shoes. The elegant boy was forced to witness and support things that no man, or child, should ever see and was expected to judge them and enjoy it, for that is the true face and purpose of the Capone family.
The third "sibling" is Skippy Stephenson. Skippy has fair skin, brown hair, freckles, and has a scratch on his face. He wears a lime green baseball cap, a blue long sleeved shirt, with grease on it, grey pants, with a smudge, and white shoes. Though his passion is in repairing and fine-tuning bikes, he was forced to augment powerful weapons and guns. If he refused, then his parents' lives would compensate.
Another was the younger brother of his friend Rusty, Rocky Spokes. A near exact look alike to his older brother, their family has long suffered for reasons both siblings have simply refused to discuss, forcing the eight-year old to find solace in any and all forms of darkness. Books, mythology, religions, and all that grows from it, he knows and he doesn't care, as long the suffering his family is forced to endure doesn't fall upon him, then so be it.
During one of the games Lynn forced Lincoln to go to, he met with Fransisco Ruth, an athletic figure of tan skin, and black hair. In his normal clothes, he wears a yellow shirt, a blue hoodie, a blue baseball cap, blue jeans, and sneakers. Though the adolescent cherishes the thrill of the sport, his family forces to win by any means necessary all just to maintain their clan's reputation.
After school, he sneaks off and finds three other people who face similar torments of their own. One who wears the mask of comedy in front of another of tragedy is Benny Hill. He has fair skin, dark brown curly hair, and wears a two-tone light blue and white button up shirt, dark grey jeans, and white sneakers. Though his comedy is well known across Royal Woods High School, at home, he is nothing more but entertainment for his family.
The second high school student takes the form of Sam Sharp, a fifteen-year old girl that has blonde hair, with a teal streak, four pairs of eyelashes, and has two piercings on each ear. She wears a white shirt, with a symbol bearing the resemblance of the logo of The Who on it, a light blue leather jacket, with a skull patch on the back, burgundy-colored ripped jeans, which is being held by a black studded belt, and dark purple boots like his musical jailer. Her suffering comes from a broken heart, where she inadvertently discovered her secret crush;'s true identity: a siren that long since gone mad. Her parents and her brother, Simon have tried everything in their power to restore her mind and bring back the Sam they know and love, but everything they do makes it grow worse.
The one would take Leni's place is Chaz Horvitz. To those around him, Chaz is an obese teenager, with dark blond hair, and freckles. He wears a blue cap which is worn backwards, a yellow t-shirt in horizontal cream stripes, gray jeans, and white shoes who works at a clothing store. But what they don't, is that everytime the try and make an article of clothing that fits his physical attributes, he is restrained on a table as both employees and family members make the measurements they need to create them. If even one stitch is out of place, he is beaten under accusation of "sabotaging" their designs.
The tenth and final member of his "family" is none other than Bobby Santiago, Lori's boyfriend. He is in such a position, he can't which side is worse. On one hand, Lori doesn't even try to hide her obsession over her "property." Those who even look at him in the wrong way in front the Loud girl are later found with body blows and damaged memory, some with total amnesia. On the other hand, he is bound by shackles born from his own mother's paranoia. When Mr. Santiago disappeared for mysterious reasons with no virtual trace left behind. Maria's sanity had slowly degraded to the point where she realizes that even stepping out the front door to the outside world is a sure sign of danger and practically begs her children to stay with her, forever. There was however, a certain condition that had to be made before agreeing with his plan. If he is to leave to make a new life, then his younger sister Ronnie Anne, must come along too.
Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie. Where I do even begin to describe the drama, suspense, tragedy, and love that the two children have for one another, but are afraid to admit? Is it because Lincoln fears that one day she would betray him like so many others, or is it the fact that since her father abnormally vanished, Ronnie, who acts like the bully so others can feel the pain she went through her entire life, reacts to the boy's affection and caring nature as an alien sensation? It's hard to say in such a twisted world such as this. Both carry similar interests and skill sets. Another thing they have in common is the form of "personal" histories the two share. Where Lincoln suffers a living hell from an immediate family since birth. Ronnie Anne shares a similar one driven by pure madness from the hands of her own mother, absent father figure, and her consorts when she brings her to work. In truth, her torment in turn, benefits the medical world, something that not even Bobby knows about. At home and in the spotlight of the moon… let's just say that she and her "friend" are the only ones that know about what her mother does to her during Maria's free time. When Lincoln was forced to follow his sisters advice when Ronnie Anne was bullying him, it unknowingly created a powerful bond between herself and Lincoln. The only time she finally acted like her true self was when her "chains" became lax enough that she has some form of freedom like in school. Much of this time allowed her to be with Lincoln, and eventually the others.
During the weekends and after-school hours, the twelve get together and bond with one another so well, others say that they are a family of their own. Even Lincoln used another journal to depict his new "family," with Ronnie Anne's concepts along with Lincoln's cognitive perspective of her used in his journal; a diary… so to speak. In time, Lincoln told the assembled group of his so-called "life." Many were appalled by the atrocities his family has made him suffer through, some were silenced by this revelation, but only the Santiago girl has the "experience" and understanding. They all decided to take part in a very risky plan, for if they fail, not even they want to know what happens next. The plan involves gathering as much supplies as they can, performing a full diagnostics check on themselves and their stuff to make sure they are not tracked, bugged or followed, and once they escape their cells in the cover of darkness, they will converge and set out in search of a new home that Lincoln had recently discovered and deemed safe for a while. So far, the company's allies and closest friends had managed to keep them all distracted and unaware of their combined escape attempt. Now comes the tricky part. Getting out.
David's House
Nearly everything about this plan feels illogical and stupid and is beginning to question his friend's rationality for foolishness. He dismisses it though, for many great plans usually sound stupid and the fact that the bigger fools are the ones that follow the original one. After being discussed the plan to him and his new "sibling" units, he has run simulations on how to properly escape his place of residence without attracting unwanted attention.
After running through all the scenarios on his computer, he is notified that only one of the them will bear the fruit he desperately sought. With all of his necessary possessions in his pack, he begins phase 1.
Winston's House
No one exactly said that escape, let alone from family would be easy. For Winston, he had been planning this crusade for quite some time now. Beforehand, what would happen next would constantly haunt his mind. After meeting Lincoln and his "siblings" and becoming a supporter of their plan, he now has a purpose. In a sense, he has set him free. With all his things packed up, he heads for the nearby laundry chute. Normally he would leave for the door, but since the exit is guarded to make sure he doesn't leave before he accepts his "fate."
With a gulp he slips through the chute and falls down the chute, landing on a heavy pile of dirty clothing. He sighs a breath of relief that tomorrow is laundry day. Using some boxes as platforms, he forces the basement window open and squeezes himself through the opening. As he heads to the rendezvous point, he thinks about how he would make it up to his "savior" after the boy in question gave him a new chance at life. He concluded that he would do absolutely anything he and his new friends needed him to do.
Skippy's House
Skippy is heavily breathing, for everyone in the room is checkered in bullet holes and blood covers the area. For in the young mechanic's hands is a modified AK-47 still warm after firing shots. He was finishing packing up when his "contractors" came for their weekly acquisition of the weapons he helped customize. His parents tried to put their feet down in defiance of the criminal's intentions for their son. Skippy came out of his room to find himself in the middle of the argument. Things went far south to the point where Skippy panicked and pulled the trigger.
With tears in his eyes and blood in his hands, he runs to the rendezvous point, intent on forgetting the recent events that can't be erased.
Spokes Residence
With the final forbidden books tucked away in his pack, he makes for the door and opens it to find his older brother Rocky standing in his way. "So, you really are going to through with this, huh?" He asks his little brother with a hint of sadness in his voice. Rocky just stares into his eyes and nods. Rusty sighs, "I thought so. I won't even try to stop you this time. It's already too late for me. Just promise me that whatever you do out there. It will be better than this." "Of course dear brother, I swear that I will create a new future that far surpasses that my former family." Rocky promises.
With the promise made, the two brothers hug each other before their father calls out, "Rusty! I got another one, help me out with this will you?" "Sure thing, Dad!" Rusty calls back, "I'll keep him distracted bro. Just run, and never turn back." A nod is all that Rocky gives before he silently walks and never turns back.
Francisco's House
It would appear that the excessive amount of physical strain that his parents made him endure actually became his one of his greatest strengths. Before he met Lincoln and his new "siblings," he had been trying to run away for quite some time now. But his parents always seem to catch him before he gets to far and every time they bring him home, they shut out his escape routes one by one. Now only one window remains open wide enough for him to squeeze through. The only problem is that in order to properly leave without making any form of noise whatsoever is to jump through it without bumping into the frames or breaking the glass. "Alright Francisco, it's simple. Just jump through an open window without hitting it. Easy." Francisco told himself. He gently places his things outside the window and looks around to make sure no one is awake and watching. Good. The coast is clear. He takes a few steps back and breathes. Francisco then runs to the window, jumps and spin-dives through the window. The athlete doesn't waste time on how he managed to pull off the feat. He sprints to to the rendezvous point, freeing himself from the shackles forced on him by victory.
Benny's House
Benny had everything packed and ready to go. The only thing left to figure out was how to get out without his parents interfering or tracking down. He gets an idea, but what entails goes everything he stands for as a comedian and actor. In order to escape, he must create the very forms of traps that Luan places for her family every April Fool's Day. Fortunately for him, Luan made the mistake of teaching him how to setup the perfect trap for the perfect situation. One montage later, the entire house is rigged to make it look like a kidnapping. As he leaves for the rendezvous, he unknowingly casts aside a mask of comedy for a mask of tragedy.
Sharp Residence
Sam is sitting on her couch with parent and her brother Simon. She had been caught by her family trying to escape, now she is trying to think of a proper explanation. Her mother hopes to try and break the silence. "Sam, you know that we have been trying to support for entire life. Especially in this new "state" with your friend. We gave you professional help, medication everything to help ease you. Please dear, tell us what's wrong." The Sharp girl couldn't help but laugh at that, further discomforting her family. "What's wrong? What's WRONG? The person that I have loved my entire life ever since I met her, has been nothing more but a monster who tortures her only brother with her entire family since he was born. I just can't live with the fact that Luna has been doing this behind my back for so long. That's why I have to leave, I need to find a new path to strive down. Something to make me whole again." Silence passes for several minutes. Her parents are horrified that someone, let alone twelve, can carry that kind of madness within them for eleven years. Normally, the right thing to do is inform the authorities and have them arrested on the spot.
On the other hand however, even if they do this, there's no telling where Sam will go and what she will become if they let her go. "Let her go. From what I've heard, as long you stick around, your condition will just continue to deteriorate. We'll inform everyone that you were kidnapped. I'm trusting you to put yourself back together. It doesn't matter if you decide to come back. If you're happy, then I'm happy." Simon says. Mr. Sharp quickly responds to this response from his son. "Simon, are you understanding what you are saying to your older sister? If you let her go. There's no chance that she'll come back." "I know Dad, she is a Sharp right? Sharps never give up. You know what to do sis." Simon says before being hugged by Sam. "Thank you little bro, I won't forget this kindness." Sam weakly tells her brother, tears running down her face. Her parents later join the hug. For a few minutes, it was almost like that all that has transpired has never happened. As she leaves her old life behind, that memory will remain with her for the rest of her life.
Chaz's House
Chaz had been spent his entire day putting the last finishing touches on dummy that bears striking resemblance to him. All he needed to was to figure out to escape his own without attracting attention to his slumbering parents. Fortunately for him, he is in possession of lots of material that he work with. A rope might work. It took him awhile, but he managed to get rope long enough to bring to him to the ground. He opened the window and gathered his things, before grabbing onto the rope and making sure that its holding firm. He was about half way down before it broke, sending him down on a bush. After getting rid of the leaves covering, he made way to the rendezvous point, and the next chapter of his life.
Santiago Household
Ronnie Anne takes one last look around her old bedroom before she finishes packing. She had so many nice memories of the place, unfortunately for her, much of those memories were small compared to the eleven years of suffering wrought by her mother. Of all the members of the group, only she was confided with the location's identity. Lincoln and his plans always had the knack for coming in at just the right time. Their mother had just mentioned that they will be moving in with the Casagrades, and from what she whispered to her during their "sessions," is that they are just as mad as she is, even the children are insane. Meanwhile in his brother's room, Bobby looks at his phone on of the last few pictures in which he and his now ex-girlfriend Lori actually had a nice time. He then deletes them, confirming his decision to leave. The two siblings open the door and exchange nods as they make their way to the front door. "And where do you think you two are going?" They turn to find their mother sitting on a chair with a lamp illuminating her more stable side while concealing her darker nature. "Spending your last few moments in Royal Woods before we leave? Sorry. We can to do that for tomorrow." She stands up and approaches them slowly, 'I see you have already packed. Good, now we can leave for our relatives with so much time to spare in bonding with one another."
Ronnie Anne had enough of the lies spouting from her mother. She speaks in a flat tone, but refuses to turn around. "Actually Mom, I don't think that is something we can allow. We have our plans of our own that we must attend. Don't wait for us, we won't be coming back." Maria starts showing the signs the that she is shifting to her other self. Pupils dilate, muscles tighten, hysteria replaces rationality, and she tries to run at her daughter. "NOOOO! Please don't leave me! I don't want to be alone again! I'll make you stay with me!" Mrs. Santiago screams at her children. Her son simply whirls around at her, placing a white cloth around her mouth. Her body relaxes and she falls unconscious. "Bobby, what was in that rag?" Ronnie Anne asks her older brother. Bobby simply replies, "Chloroform. I've seen plenty of people on TV use it to knock people out. Let's just get out of here before she come to." Thanks to Bobby being in possession of a driver's license. The two now have a vehicle to use to travel to their new home.
Loud House Garage
Lincoln manages to get ten messages on his phone, telling him that each of his new family has managed to escape from their captors.
"Parental units are distracted. Reaching coordinates. -David"
"Not how I envisioned my escape would be, but it's done. See you there. -Winston"
"Contractors are dead and my mom and dad have "fainted". Let's get this over with. -Skippy"
"The fates have deemed our path to be a righteous one. I anxiously await you and the others for our exodus. -Rocky"
"By the time my parents wake up, their vision for me will be long since disappeared. -Francisco"
"Decided to take a page from Luan's work. The traps will hold them long enough to realize I'm long gone and on my way. I've never felt so dirty. -Benny"
"My family has agreed to tell the authorities that my "disappearance" was a kidnapping, dude. Time to get this show on the road. I'll make Luna pay for breaking my soul. -Sam"
"I had Leni help create a dummy of myself for tonight, but she isn't aware of the plan. I think your sister has a problem. -Chaz"
"Mom had been put to sleep Lame-O. Bobby and I are heading to the rendezvous point as well with his car in tow. Don't be late. -Ronnie Anne"
Now it's his turn. Fortunately for him, it was Leni's shift to make sure her brother doesn't leave the garage and most of his family was out for a late-night movie. He tries to speak to her older sister, "You know Leni, it would be easier to lock the key in here with me? It's not like I'm going anywhere and besides, a person like yourself deserves every minute of sleep so you wake up in the morning feeling glamorous." One thing that Lincoln has learned was that each of his family members' strings can be pulled. In Leni's case, her low IQ level. "Thanks, Linky." she convincingly says to her brother without even trying to conceal her hatred of him. She leaves for her bedroom, leaving Lincoln with key in hand and no sign of anything that can follow him. Before leaving, he picks up two last things, the first is a stuffed rabbit doll that has beige fur, large eyes with pupils, a hard nose, and is dressed in a purple polo shirt. the second doll was something that he had found when he was imprisoned in here. This one has a monochrome design of black and white, mirrored pie-cut eyes, a white bowtie, and a very friendly, yet demonic grin.
He unlocks the door and makes a break to the rendezvous point, once they unite; Joey Drew Studios awaits them.
Anyways, I hope to strive and make "Revelation of Arkeanus" the way we envisoned it when started writing it. If he has second thoughts about this course of action or something like that, I'll try and let you know. Remember to review and PM about ideas and etc. in the link on my username above and the review box below. I placed several easter eggs regarding BATIM and etc. in this chapter. Try and find them all. Until then, you are the true hero, and your legend is now.