AN: Happy Day After Thanksgiving everyone!

Chapter 45:

Henry found himself in the dark void of the ink once more. As he had a better idea of what to expect, he was better able to keep himself together as well as blocking out the voices trying to suck him further in.

Creator…

The voice was back, stronger and clearer than before. Whether that was because this was his second time in the puddles or because he was deeper within the studio, Henry couldn't say. It could because of something entirely unrelated for all he knew…

Don't let yourself be distracted Creator! The voice continued, once more enveloping Henry in a protective embrace. There are too many that need you for you to lose sight of your goal. You are the only one that can succeed where others have failed.

That's right! The kids were in danger. He had to get back and help them before they were killed!

We'll open the way for you, but be careful! We only have so much strength to do so much to help before you'll be on your own…

As the voice faded the tunnel of light once again opened for him. Henry wasted no time in heading for it. He soon burst through the ink, pulling himself out of a puddle in front of the Bendy statue. He gasped for breath and looked around to see what had happened while he had been within the Ink. He could see Adrien and Marinette fighting the monster Boris and it seemed as if Marinette had transformed. Looking around some more, Henry spotted Alya and Nino doing their best to hide and stay out of the way of the fight.

Henry stood up, knowing he had to stop Boris, even if he hated to do so. But he had no weapons, so how was he going to stop Boris? A lump of thick ink nearby caught his attention. Picking it up, Henry looked around and spotted one of the mini machines that could be used to mold ink. Henry immediately ran toward it, passing by a stunned Nino and Alya. He plopped the ink in the tray and turned the dial until it was on a pipe. He pulled the lever and picked the pipe as soon as it was created.

Holding the pipe at the ready, Henry made his way over to the fight. Marinette was flipping around Boris, coming in briefly to deliver a kick before jumping out of range of Boris' fists. Adrien was using a similar tactic, though attacking with his claws rather than his feet. Though they were fighting with a lot of skill, their blows seemed to do little more than anger Boris. Boris roared and charged, forcing Marinette and Adrien to scramble out of the way. Boris barreled past them and crashed into the wall beside Henry. Boris seemed stunned from the impact and Henry used the opportunity to attack. He swung with enough force the pipe snapped in half on impact.

Even though Henry hit with all his strength, he knew it should have little more effect than the teens. And yet it seemed that his strike caused Boris a lot of damage. He didn't have time to question it as Boris was quickly recovering. Henry scrambled to the other side of the room with Marinette and Adrien joining him.

"I'm glad you're alright Uncle Henry," Noir greeted, keeping one eye on Brute Boris. "But how are you here? We saw you get absorbed by the ink."

"Questions later!" Marinette cut in, grabbing Henry's hand. "Run!"

Brute Boris jumped into the air and came slamming down where they had just been standing, punching a large hole in the door that had been behind them.

"Marinette, get that glob of ink and use it to make another pipe," Henry ordered, pointing to a spot nearby. "Adrien and I will keep Boris distracted until you can get the pipe to me!"

The teens nodded and the group split as Brute Boris leaped at them again. Henry stumbled under the shockwave of Brute Boris' landing, but Noir was able to keep him steady. Angelbug was able to remain on her feet and easily scooped up the ink. She ran for the mini machine as Brute Boris leaped again, stumbling as she got there, but she was able to get the ink in. As soon as the pipe was ready, she ran back to the others and handed the pipe to Henry. Henry didn't even have time to thank her before they had to run from Brute Boris' next attack.

As the group looked back, they saw that Brute Boris was temporarily incapacitated, clutching at the gaping hole in his chest as ink poured from the wound. He looked like he was in so much pain, but Henry couldn't allow that to stop him. He and the teens ran forward, Angelbug and Noir covering Henry as he went for the blow. Brute Boris roared after he was hit and swung with his fists, knocking all three of them back.

Angelbug was the first to recover, spotting another glob of ink nearby. She scooped it up and ran for the mini machine.

"Watch out my Lady!" Noir shouted, grabbing her and pulling her back before she could reach the machine. A car flew through the air in front of her, shattering on impact and destroying the machine.

"Come on!" Noir ordered, pulling Angelbug out of her stupor and back to Henry. They ran some more as Brute Boris threw another car in their direction.

"What are we going to do?" Angelbug asked desperately, looking helplessly from the Ink in her hand to the remains of the machine. "We can't make another pipe and none of our other attacks seem to have any effect!"

"We'll think of something," Henry assured looking over to Noir. "Can you use your powers on Boris like you did the Projectionist?"

"Don't have the energy right now," Noir panted. Now that they had a close look at him, it was obvious he was exhausted. "I'm running on fumes as it is."

The three had to run again as another car was sent their way. While Noir and Henry continued discussing their options, Angelbug looked down thoughtfully at the ink in her hand. If Noir still had some version of his power, then it would only make sense that she did to. She knew ink could be molded by the mini machines, surely her powers will allow her to mold it as well. She cupped the ink and channeled her will and energy into it. The Ink began to glow and expand, forming a pipe in her hands.

"How?" Noir said in shock as he and Henry gapped at her.

"You aren't the only one with tricks up your sleeve," Angelbug grinned before her eyes widened. "Duck!"

The group barely dodged a car as it flew over their heads. Looking to Brute Boris, they saw that he was once again clutching his chest wound. Angelbug quickly handed the pipe as they ran forward. Henry stuck Boris, finally defeating him.

"No! No! No!" Alice shouted in anger as Boris collapsed. "Why can't you just die!"

The group ignored her as they gathered around Boris, Alya, and Nino joining them. They looked on with sadness as Boris' body turned black and dissolved into ink. An angry screech came from behind them and they turned to see Alice coming at them. Henry barely had time to put himself in front of the teens when a sword came through Alice's chest. Alice let out a choked gasp as the sword was pulled from her and she collapsed dead on the floor. The group stared at Alice's dead body and in shock before looking at the ones that killed her.

Standing before them was another Alice and Boris…