Chapter 7 -

It had been a short while but Dani felt Sammy was taking her in the right direction this time. They had been going down some stairs and coming across monsters too on top of dead Boris and Butcher Gang clones. So they had to be getting closer.

They did stop at one point to eat some bacon soup since Dani's stomach wouldn't shut up and was going to get them both noticed by something very bad at some point.

While she ate, surprised she hasn't gotten sick off of it yet, Sammy stayed by her side and stroked her hair. Strangely, she liked the comfort that it gave even if it was from a monster that can easily turn around and hurt her even more than he already did.

Once she was done, they left the room they were in and headed out again. Sammy, keeping a tight grip on the leash and wrapping it around his wrist, forced Dani to stay close to him.

Dani did try to get him to let her go a little bit for space reasons but he didn't budge. Seems being a ink monster gave him inhuman speed and strength. Probably enhanced senses too for all she knew.

She felt disgusting and dirty after what Sammy had done to her. Dani also wanted a shower. Badly. But knew there likely wasn't any running water around here. If there was, ink was likely mixed in.

It didn't help that Sammy tied rope around under her chest very tightly and tied it in a few knots behind her back, using the leftover rope as a makeshift leash.

'Now how am I going to get away from you?' She wondered, silently following beside him.

They had been quiet since they left the room however long ago. After what happened, she was afraid to speak to him. To beg him to let her go. But she knew that it would be pointless anyway.

At least he gave her a pipe for protection. Dani wanted to hit him with it but didn't want to anger him and take away the chance of finding Boris. Besides, he had a damn ax and Dani didn't want to run around The Shining style from him.

That's another thing, she shouldn't mention that movie to him. It'll probably give him ideas…

Then there was those rules Sammy told her about. How he was her Master and Sheppard now. She had her kinks but was too afraid of dying there and rotting away in Hell's Studio to be turned on by it. Another was how Bendy was their Lord and that she had to obey him AND Sammy too.

Finally, she couldn't run away, talk back, or disobey him. Or more pain and punishment will come.

Which makes the whole escaping thing much harder since Dani knows she has no way of escaping him while being tied up.

She couldn't help but let out a huff as she looked around and listened to Sammy humming a song beside her.

Thankfully she started to gain strength in her legs again as they continued walking and going down a lot of stairs.

However, they haven't come across Alice or Ink Bendy yet. In fact, it's been a long while since she saw either of them.

"Wonder where they're at." She said out loud.

"Who?" Sammy asked, curiously.

"Bendy and Alice. Haven't seen them for a while."

"Ah yes. They're around here somewhere." Sammy chuckled and ruffled her hair with the hand holding the rope, making ink drip down her face. "You don't actually want to see them. Right?"

"Of course not. I just want to find Boris and leave."

Sammy stopped walking suddenly and pulled back on the rope before she had the chance to stop herself, forcing her into him.

"Urg…" Dani groaned, as she flung backwards into his chest.

"Nuh uh, little sheep. You know you aren't leaving. Or do I have to prove to you the power I have over you yet again?" Sammy questioned and she quickly shook her head.

"No! Of course not, Sa- my Sheppard- I mean," She noticed the smile he gave from behind the mask at her own correction. "I meant leave this area. Us and Boris, we can go to higher ground and get to a more safe place."

"Ahaha." He chuckled and pat her head gently. "Good girl. I like that you corrected yourself. Yes, I suppose higher ground would be nice. I can even play you some music. Do you play anything?"

"Fuck no. I have no music talent in me at all. But I like music! The mere fact I have like 800 songs or something on my phone proves it." She replied.

"Do you think you can teach me more about present day things?"

"Sure." She replied. "We'll have nothing better to do but… can we get back to finding Boris?" Sammy nodded, letting go of her arm he still held onto.

"Yes. But first, we have somewhere else we need to go to." Dani tilted her head at this. "It's a surprise." He said, noticing her look.

With that, Sammy started walking again. Dani was forced to follow beside him, hoping he was talking about a good place. Eventually they did stop outside of a new room.

"Uhh… where are we?" Dani asked as he opened the door, revealing a bathroom inside.

"This should have running water. Go get cleaned up. We'll continue looking for Boris afterwards. Want any help?" She shuddered at the question.

"No thanks. But thank you for bringing me here." Dani said, genuinely.

That was a surprise. She wasn't expecting him to take her somewhere to get cleaned up. Even if that question was a little creepy. Still, it'll be nice that she can get cleaned a little bit.

Sammy wasn't lying about taking good care of her. Between this and that food when he heard her stomach growling. Though that one may have been a safety issue too.

Then there was how he seemed to of been in a better mood since she referred to him as her Sheppard. Now Dani knew that being good and obedient to him makes him happy and keeps her safe.

Once Sammy let go of her leash, she ran inside and shut the door, locking it and leaving him on the other side.

Looking around the room, she knew there was only one exit; the way she came in. Huffing again, she went over to the sink and couldn't believe her eyes as she looked into the mirror.

Dani looked like absolute Hell. She had ink all over her clothes and skin among her private area too. On top of that, she had bite marks along her neck from Sammy and looked slightly ill and exhausted.

'Ink poisoning is probably making me sick.' Dani thought to herself. 'The lack of food and water doesn't help.'

Turning the sink on, she sighed in relief when clear water came through. Quickly, she bent over and began drinking it. Knowing she doesn't have a lot of time to spare, she decided to just clean her face, neck, arms and hands. The rest of her will have to wait.

While she cleaned herself up, she didn't notice Sammy had unlocked the door with some keys that he had in his pocket and opened the door before quietly walking up to her.

Dani jumped and let out a yelp when she looked up and saw him standing by her. Sammy tilted his head and gave her a smirk through the mask before speaking.

"What's wrong?" Sammy asked.

"Uh nothing." Dani replied quickly and turned the water off.

"Ready to go?" He asked and she nodded. "Good."

Sammy picked up her leash again and began dragging her to the door.

Feeling better that she had some water and was a little bit cleaned up, Dani walked along beside him.

Another 10 or so minutes had passed when the walls became dark with black inky webs on them.

"Uh oh." The two said in unison.

Unconsciously, Dani began walking backwards, and started pulling on the leash when Sammy didn't move.

"Sa- Sheppard, let's go!" She muttered quietly. "There's no where to hide!"

Sammy remained silent.

"Master!" She cringed when she said this.

"Go." Sammy said, dropping the leash.

"Huh?" Dani questioned.

"I'll keep him busy. Go hide, little lamb." She didn't need to be told twice.

Dani quickly turned and ran down the hall that they came in and went in a different hallway, hoping it wouldn't loop back around to them.

As she ran down the halls, panting all the way, she hoped that she wouldn't come across the ink demon or Sammy again. All she wanted was to find Boris and escape from-

"Gah!" She yelped as something grabbed her makeshift leash she was still wearing and pulled it back. She let out a groan as she landed onto her back and rolled over to her side. "Ow…"

Dani rubbed her back, feeling the ink all over her shirt.

Then she heard footsteps. Looking up a little, Dani immediately noticed black shoes walk up to her. Assuming the worst, she covered her head with her hands.

"I'm sorry, Sammy! I tried to find you!" Dani lied and shook on the floor.

"Sammy? I'm not that corrupted music director." A completely different voice said. "Now… what are you doing all the way down here, doll?"

Dani opened her eyes and looked up at the small ink creature still holding the other end of her leash.

"You're…" She trailed off in shock. The creature's grin widened more, if it was even possible.

"Always great to meet a fan! Shame it has to be like this." He chuckled as she shakily got to her knees. "Well, you already know me as Bendy the Dancing Demon! But who are you?"

"I-" Dani said, still in shock that the little toon was real and not just a giant monster.

"WHERE IS HE!?" A familiar voiced screamed from down the hall, startling them both.

"Forget introductions, darling! Let's get out of here!" Bendy said, still holding onto her leash and running down the hall with her quickly following behind. "Yah really don't want to see her angry. Especially since I'm constantly freeing Boris and Butcher Gang clones from her clutches!"

"You WHAT!?" Dani said, hoping that this Bendy was good since he has been doing this and the reason Alice is so angry is because he freed her Boris and has him somewhere.

Heeeey double upload tonight because I forgot to post this last night.