Chapter 27:

Henry threw open the door of the Miracle Station as soon as he was close and shoved Marinette and Adrian inside. Knowing he couldn't fit inside the small box as well, slammed the door closed and turned away, ignoring Marinette's muffled protest. The Ink Demon soon walked into the room and it was obvious he was furious. He let out an angry shriek as he spotted Henry surrounded by all the destroyed cutouts. The Ink Demon began charging down one set of stairs at Henry while Henry ran towards the other set of stairs. Henry risked one glance at the Ink Demon, just to make sure that the Ink Demon was focused only on Henry and not the hidden teens. Fortunately, the Ink Demon completely ignored the Miracle Station and just chased after the old animator.

Satisfied that the teens were safe for now, Henry focused on escaping the ink Demon. He twisted through the hallways and toy shelves, trying to outmaneuver Bendy who was slowly closing the distance between them. Bendy let out another shriek as he lunged at Henry, who barely managed to get out of the way in time, Bendy's claws tearing a rip in his shirt. While the Ink Demon was regaining his footing, Henry took the opportunity to run down another hallway.

He wasn't paying too much to what where he was going, more focused on just getting away and ended up going down the wrong way. He could see what looked like a Miracle Station up ahead, but as he got closer, he saw in fear that it appeared to be destroyed. The door was ripped and ink covered the inside. He looked around for anywhere else to go, but it was the hallway was a dead end. Henry didn't even have time to really feel fear before he felt large clawed hands grab onto him.

In an instant, Henry found his back being slammed into the wall while the Ink Demon held him in the air by his throat. Henry's hands instinctively went to the hand around his throat, trying desperately to pry open the iron grip. His efforts were useless though and the Ink Demon's grin seemed to widen in malicious glee. The Ink Demon tightened his grip, causing Henry to gasp as his oxygen supply was cut off.

"I… I don't know what you've been through," Henry chocked out, using the last of his oxygen to speak. "I don't know what Joey did, but I promise… I'll find some way to fix this. I'll find some way to save you all… I promise…"

As Henry's vision darkened, he could almost swear he saw the Ink Demon hesitate and felt his grip lessen. But before he could be sure, his vision went black and he was swallowed up by the ink. For a moment, Henry felt nothing as he floated in a black void. Then what seemed like hundreds of voices began echoing and screaming all around him. They were constantly talking over each other, making it impossible for Henry to pick out any specific words. All he knew was that they were in pain and that they were angry. It was overwhelming and Henry was worried that he would be consumed by the mass. But he couldn't let that happen. He had the kids to protect! He had to get back! He had to… had to… what did he have to do again? It was hard to remember. Even as Henry tried to hold on, he could feel himself starting to slip away. Why did he have to get out? Was his name even Henry?

…Creator…

What was that? Did someone call out to him? Why did that name sound familiar and yet not?

Creator!

The voice seemed to cut through all the noise and push it back, allowing Henry to pull his conscious back together.

Creator! You must resist!

Who are you? Henry wondered as he heard the voice all around him, protecting him from the others.

We are yours and you are our Creator. The voice replied to Henry's thought. Henry couldn't tell if the voice was supposed to be male or female, but it seemed familiar somehow.

What do you mean? Why do you keep calling me Creator?

There's no time to explain. You are the Creator and we know you will keep your promise. But you must return now. We have waited so long for you to come, we can wait a little longer. Go… open your eyes. We will show you the way…

Please tell me what's going on!

Open your eyes…

The voice didn't say anything more so Henry was left with no choice but to obey. He opened his eyes to see a light ahead of him in a swirling tunnel of ink. Henry was stunned at the realization of where he was. The Ink Demon had killed him and he was in the ink, just as Alice had described. A small shove on his back snapped Henry out of his thoughts and propelled him forward slightly. Henry looked behind him, but he couldn't see anything.

Go, Creator… We can't keep this up forever… Go to those that are waiting for you…

Thank you… I'll find some way to repay you back for this…

We know Creator… Remember… You are the true Creator…. All you do is have to reach out and believe…

Henry wanted to question the voice some more, to finally get some straight answers, but he could see the tunnel slowly start to collapse. Henry lunged forward, forcing himself to get to the light floating in front of him. He could sense the voices around him reaching out to try and hold him back, to keep him trapped with them, but he was still protected. He finally reached the light and pushed forward, feeling like he was bursting through to open air. He gasped as his head broke the surface, coughing as he pulled himself out of the puddle he had just been in.

When he had finally calmed down enough, Henry realized he wasn't in the same hallway the Ink Demon had killed him. Instead, he was at a foot of Bendy statue hear the area where he had first run into a member of the Butcher Gang. Henry wanted nothing more than to just sit back and think about everything he had just gone through, but he couldn't afford that right now. He had to make sure the kids were alright.

With renewed determination, Henry picked himself up and began heading back to the Heavenly Toys area.

AN: So I killed Henry, but he came back so he's fine... probably...