So... I had no plans for doing a sequel to In This Together that I did for doberart , but the overwhelmingly positive feedback inspired me to continue with the story... Besides, those boys need their happy ending anyway...

Henry didn't know how long it took (not that time really mattered to him anymore), but he was eventually able to get Bendy to stop sobbing and calm down enough that they could actually talk about what to do next. Henry's first instinct was to try and break the loop then and there, but then thoughts of all the other events that happened in the studio came to his mind, particularly of losing Boris over and over again…

"Bendy… buddy…" Henry began, a hesitant but excited grin spreading on his face. "I know we're both sick and tired of this loop, but we should start it one last time… so we can fix as much as we can…"

Beast Bendy hesitated, most likely reluctant to have to die again…

"Hey it's alright…" Henry assured, betting Bendy's large head. "Just this one last time… Then I promise we'll figure out how to get out of here… We're in this together after all…"

Beast Bendy gave a slow nod, a hopeful grin appearing. Henry returned the grin before they began the final chase once more, but there was no fear or anger this time around. As they went through the motions, their hope and excitement almost gave it a playful feeling…

"See you on the other side buddy," Henry said as he put in the last reel. Beast Bendy gave him a thumbs up before facing his demise. Henry had to work hard not to grin as Joey went through his little speech. He couldn't let the Joey know he had something up his sleeve yet after all…

Without hesitation, Henry reentered the studio and began eagerly gathering the objects he needed to restart the Ink Machine. His steps slowed as he went down the hall towards the now running Ink Machine, doubts working their way into his mind. What if restarting the loop turned Bendy back into the monster Joey portrayed him as? What if instead of working together, Henry was forced to have to go through the studio again alone? Forced to repeat everything forever? He didn't think he could handle that…

NO! Henry thought firmly, viciously pushing those doubts away. He made Bendy a promise that they would figure this out and intended to keep it. With confidence, Henry strode forward to the boarded room. Bendy popped up like expected, reaching out towards Henry.

"Hey buddy," Henry grinned, taking Bendy's hand. "Ready to rewrite this story?"

Henry couldn't help but feel relief as Bendy nodded before phasing through the wood blocking him, his hand still gripping Henry's. Together they made their way back to the front door. The floor still rumbled and ink still came pouring down, but Henry and Bendy didn't so much as flinch. When they came to the place where Henry would fall, Bendy picked Henry up and leaped over it. Henry tried to open the door but it didn't budge an inch, it's sunny glow taunting him as he pulled with all his strength. Even Bendy couldn't get the door to move, letting out a distressed whine when he failed.

"It's fine Bendy," Henry comforted the Ink Demon. "I knew deep down that we wouldn't be getting out this easily. Besides, we still have to help the others first, so let's head down."

Bendy perked up after that and they stepped onto the weak planks, falling down into the ink below. Henry couldn't help but laugh as Bendy flailed in the ink, trying to get himself up. Still chuckling, Henry helped the skinny demon rise to his feet. Before beginning the process of draining the ink. Together they went further down into the studio, Bendy hissing at the message "The Creator Lied To Us" while Henry retrieved the ax. But the moment they entered the pentagram room, Bendy seemed to freak out. He got into a defensive stance and growled openly at it.

"It's alright… it's alright…" Henry immediately comforted, trying to get Bendy to focus on him instead. Henry never really thought about the role the pentagram played in what happened, more concerned with getting out. But with Bendy reacting this way, Henry couldn't help but wonder what it meant to him. "You don't have to go anywhere near it. I just need to step onto it. It'll make me black out for a while, but I promise I'll be alright. Just wait patiently and we'll keep going together."

Bendy whined and nuzzled Henry in worry, but reluctantly stepped back. Bendy went over to a far corner and curled up, trying to make himself smaller. Henry's heart hurt at sight, but he did his best to give Bendy a comforting smile before stepping onto the circle. The visions assaulted him and Henry beginning to black, his last sight Bendy reaching out to him in worry.

Henry groaned as he came to… only to be startled by hearing a concerned whine. It took Henry to remember that Bendy had joined him on his journey through the studio, working together to get out it. Opening his eyes. Henry could see Bendy hovering around the edge of the room, wanting to help Henry but unwilling to come closer to the circle.

"I'm alright buddy," Henry assured as he got up and picked up his ax. Bendy pulled Henry close as soon as Henry walked over. "I'm fine like I said I'd be. Let's keep going alright?"

Bendy gave Henry a nuzzle before letting him go, taking Henry's hand in his. Together they continued forward, passing Sammy's offering table and recording before wadding through the inky hallway. The moment Sammy began walking across the doorway in front of them, Bendy tensed and looked ready to lunge.

"Wait!" Henry immediately commanded, stepping in front of Bendy and keeping him in place as Sammy finished going by. Bendy was practically frozen in his attack stance, looking between Henry and Sammy. But the moment Sammy disappeared, Bendy got out of his attack pose and hunched in on himself. If Henry had described Bendy's stance, he'd say he looked sheepish and a little guilty.

"Did… did you want to attack Sammy, because that's what you're supposed to do?" Henry said slowly, trying to figure out Bendy's rapidly changing moods. Bendy seemed to flinch at Henry's words before giving a small nod. "Do you feel the same way when you look at me?"

Bendy frantically shook his head at first before pausing and giving him another nod.

"It's alright Bendy," Henry replied, taking ahold of Bendy's hand without hesitation. "Considering how long Joey's been forcing you to be the villain in this place, it has to be hard for you to go against that role. But I trust you Bendy and I know you can resist those urges."

Bendy brightened at Henry's words though he still seemed a bit nervous. They continued on, flipping the switches to open the door and going to turn on the lights. Bendy made quick and easy work of the searchers, just briefly letting his inky shadows spread out and disintegrate them as soon as they appeared. From there it was very easy to get into Sammy's sanctuary to turn the first valve.

"Sammy's going to appear on the balcony," Henry informed his companion as they headed back towards the music room. "Do you think you'll be okay? I want to try and get him out of here too if we are able."

Bendy gave one firm nod, though his grip on Henry's hand tightened. They went through the entrance looked up at Sammy immediately, who stumbled back in surprise at seeing Bendy.

"M-my L-lord…" Sammy stuttered, trying to compose himself. "W-what a s-surprise… I m-mean honor! T-to have you grace me with your glorious inky presence."

Henry sighed as Sammy continued to ramble before turning to Bendy. "Do you think you can bring him down here?"

Bendy gave him a stiff nod, opening a portal nearby and appearing on the balcony beside Sammy.

"No! My Lord! Stay back!" Sammy said in a panic as he backed away from Bendy. "I am your prophet! I am your - AAAHHH!"

For one heart-stopping moment, Henry feared that Sammy's lines had triggered Bendy to attack as was scripted. But then Bendy came out of his portal beside Henry, dragging Sammy behind him. Bendy immediately let go of the ink man and returned to Henry's side. Henry could tell that Bendy was really struggling not to fulfill his role in killing Sammy from his stiff and tenses posture and the way his hand was shaking in Henry's. Henry gave him a comforting squeeze, before turning to Sammy, who was now kneeling before Bendy and giving his gratitude at being shown mercy.

"That's enough Sammy…" Henry began, but he was ignored as Sammy remained only focused on Bendy. Bendy eventually gave a quick growl, making Sammy finally quiet down. "Thank you, Bendy. Sammy, we're working to get out of here and stop Joey. Do you want to come with us?"

Sammy didn't say anything, looking from Henry to Bendy in obvious confusion. Bendy gave a nod to Henry, showing his approval of his words.

"If my Lord wishes it…" Sammy said slowly, rising to his feet. "Then I shall accompany you…"

"Good, let's press on…" Henry concluded, leading them to the infirmary for the next valve. Though Sammy was obviously doubtful about what they were doing, he was able to get the valve from Jack without having to kill him. They flipped the pump switch, but when they opened the exit door on the bottom of the stairs, they were only greeted by a stone wall. Henry sighed, expecting nothing different.

"Let's keep going deeper then," Henry said, Bendy at his side and Sammy following along. They went past Sammy's sacrificial room, glimpsed the Ink Machine going down and started wading through the inky hallway. The door at the end didn't open, but Henry could hear Joey whistling on the other side.

"I'm going to get out of here Joey!" Henry shouted, pounding on the door. "You may think you have control here, but I will change the ending of this story! I've already started and you can't stop me!"

He didn't get a reply, but the whistling did pause for a moment. Grinning, Henry turned back to his inky companions.

"Come on, let's got meet up with Boris."