Chapter 8:

The devils trap immediately flared to life, making Bendy let out a fearful shriek as chains of energy sprung out and grabbed him. Bendy immediately pulled against the chains wrapping around his limbs, fury, and terror fueling his drive to escape. But despite his impressive strength, Bendy could not break free. For every chain he managed to snap, three more would appear to take its place and soon he was overwhelmed and dragged to the center of the trap with more chains appearing to hold him down. Bendy let out a growling shriek, still determined to break free. He would not let the Liar trap him again!

As he struggled against the chains, Bendy summoned his shadows to try and break the circle. But his shadows were either deflected or destabilized. In a last desperate attempt, Bendy tried to enlarge his form in order to physically break out. But his form barely expanded before the devil's trap began to drain him of strength. Bendy couldn't help the pained whimper that came out as he collapsed due to his sudden weakness and the tightening chains. Ink began dripping off more readily as the devils trap made Bendy's form became even less stable than normal, and Bendy had no choice but to give up his escape attempts in order to focus on holding himself together.

"I must say I'm impressed…" came a horribly familiar voice. Bendy's head immediately snapped to the source, growling as Liar stepped out of the shadows. Rage flooded through Bendy, giving him enough strength to lunge forward. He didn't get very far before chains pulled him back to the floor. Still, Bendy glared at the Liar with his unseen eyes. Bendy would find a way to break out of this to like he had broken out from traps before. The Liar would not be able to contain him forever,

"… Even after all the time a spent preparing this unique circle just to contain you… you still put up a better struggle then I was expecting…" the Liar boasted as he circled Bendy with a smug smile. Bendy did his best keep the Liar in sight, growling and occasionally trying to take a swipe at him. Bendy could not let the Liar think he was intimidated, he couldn't let the Liar know he was afraid. The Liar ignore Bendy's useless attempts and continued talking down to the Ink Demon, "… but in the end, I was still able to get you right where I want you… and you're going to help me with my plans…"

"I will NEVER help you!" Bendy growled, his voice rough from disuse.

"But you already have been…" The Liar replied, his grin widening as he came to a stop in front of Bendy. "This little "reign of terror" you have kept everyone trapped here. It left me free to continue with my experiments on the ink and souls, letting me finally unlock the secrets to immortality. All I need now is Henry…"

"Stay away from him!" Bendy roared, once more trying to lunge at the Liar. He still didn't know how he felt towards Henry… towards his Creator… but he knew that he could not let the Liar near him.

"Odd…" the Liar mumbled, looking at the Ink Demon with curiosity at his protective outburst. "From what I've observed… you were intent on ending him completely… Why would you suddenly care about his well-being? Unless… you've realized it haven't you… You've realized he's your creator. I wonder how that's possible? Not that it matters… You're still going to help me…"

"You can't make me do anything!" Bendy said firmly, desperately trying to hide his mounting fear. "I'm not the same little weak toon that you could push around! I will not be controlled!"

"Yes… you are more powerful I ever thought you could become," the Liar hummed kneeling down in front of the Ink Demon. "While I might not be your "Creator," but I am the one that gave you this body. I'm the one that got the ink and magic that gives you form. I'm the one that knows how you are put together and if I wanted I could take you apart. You and the others might consider me the "Liar", but I've always been able to make those around me do want I want. It might take time… but you will bend to my will…"

Bendy couldn't help but whimper in fear under Joey's cruel gaze, tugging at his restraints in a fruitless attempt to escape the source of all his pain. The Liar stood up and began chanting spell form a book he had been carrying. The devil's trap glowed brightly and Bendy let out a shriek of pain as energy crackled across his ink. He thrashed and tried to escape, but there was little he could do.

They spent hours… maybe even days… together with the Liar saying all sorts of spells which caused Bendy pain in an attempt to break Bendy's will. Bendy tried to hold on… he really did… He did not want to fall under the control of the Liar… he didn't want to hurt his Creator again… but he was slipping… The constant pain and torture were becoming too much. He couldn't hold on anymore.

When the Liar finished his latest spell, Bendy's last defenses crumble and his mind was overwhelmed. He could feel his control being taken from him as his thoughts became fuzzy. He only had time for one last clear thought before he succumbed completely.

Help me, Creator!