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The scene opens with Henry at the entrance to the studio. He obviously looks exhausted from the amount of loops of this hellscape he had to indure.
Henry: Alright Joey, what is it you wanted me to see.
He already knows it's the Ink Machine, but he's forced to follow the script no matter what.
But what if, he didn't.
Henry startles at the thought.
What if he just ... didn't progress the plot. Took a break.
Henry huffs at the idea, but ultimately decides that a break would be nice. Besides, this was the safest floor of the studio as long as he doesn't start the Machine. So Henry sat at his old desk and drew. He wasn't sure if hours or days past (hard to tell in the studio) until he heard something behind him.
Unknown: clearing of throat
The former animator turned around startled. There, tapping his foot impatiently with a frown, was Bendy. Not the Ink Demon, but an on-model Bendy.
Henry: confused Wait wha-?
Bendy: annoyed What do you think your doing?!
Henry, still processing the fact that his creation was scolding him, replied in a dumbfounded
Henry: drawing? It sounded more like a question
Bendy: looking more annoyed I can see that! I meant, what are you doing drawing when your supposed to be turning on the Machine!
Henry looked at the toon tiredly.
Henry: I'm on break.
He returns to his sketches. Bendy looked offended.
Bendy: incredulous Why would you do something boring like drawing he spreads his arms to indicate the studio when you can have fun exploring the studio! He says showmanship
Henry turns to look towards Bendy again.
Henry: tired I'd rather leave this hellscape.
Bendy: le gasp Why would you want to leave!?
Suddenly, some tropical musc begins to play throughout the studio. Bendy begins to sing, surprisingly.
Bendy: The ink seems so much better
From someone else's pen
You think about escaping from here
You better think again
He does a little tap dance
Just look at the sepia around you
Right here on the studio floor
Such horrifying things surround you
What more are you looking for?
The little demon grabs Henry by the hands and leads him deeper into Joey Drew's Studio.
Under the Ink, Under the Ink
It's better to be here
Down where it's inkier
Take it from me
Up on the surface they slave away
In the inky depths it's an adventure all day
So don't feel couped
Eat some bacon soup
Under the Ink
Human and toon are now in the Music Department. Searchers pop up, but instead of attacking, they pick up some instruments and play along to the song.
Down here the Lost One's are in agony
For the Creators mistakes
The Butcher Gang are in agony
Because of the limbs Susie takes
If you think death's an option
For an final escape
You'll be quite disappointed
When you reincarnate (Uh-oh)
The Seachers join in the choreography. Sammy also joins in with his clarinet as the group move towards Heavenly Toys. They managed to pick up Boris on the way.
Under the Ink, Under the Ink
Where all is peachy keen
Wait! Boris lost a spleen!
What a tradegy
Escaping the Projector's glare
For the fifth time fall through the air
Grab your tommygun and
You better start runnin'
Under the Ink
Inky Ensemble: Under the Ink
Bendy: Under the Ink
Inky Ensemble: Under the Ink
Bendy: Since life is bad here
People are mad here
Like Susie and Sammy
Inky Ensemble: Susie and Sammy
Bendy: Even Allison and Tom
Would get the urge to sing along
Our halls are filled with cries from spirits
You'll surely hear it
Under the Ink
The group was now in Bendyhell and heading towards the haunted ride.
The Prohet's worshipping
A Seacher's on the search
Boris lost his spleen
Susie's knives looking to hurt
Allison with her sword
Tom seems on board
With surviving
Inky Ensemble: (Yeah)
The Ink Demon he stalks
The Butcher Gang they scare
Joey has destroyed
So Henry repairs
An endless cycle
Tapes are recycled
Wally says " I'm outta here "
The Inky Ensemble start to jam out hard. Somehow, they managed to bring Susie, Allison, and Tom with them throughout the song. Currently the group was at the Ink Lake with the giant hand. Said giant hand laid itself out on the deck, to which Bendy dragged Henry onto to for the climax of the song.
Under the Ink!
Inky Ensemble: Under the Ink
Bendy: Under the Ink
Inky Ensemble: Under the Ink
Bendy: Where reality becomes dreams
Fueled by their screams
In a nightmare-ish menagerie
Inky Ensemble: Menagerie
Bendy: What's on the outside out ... boring chores
Down here we have ink galore
The hand rises, lifting Henry and Bendy higher.
Don't be dinky
Play tag with Inky
Under the Ink
Bendy's satanic tappin'
Will get you clappin'
Under the Ink
Follow the script now
Or end in a cyrpt now
It's better to be here
Down where it's inkier
The Creator may have lied
But hey, he tried
Everyone: UNDER THE INK!!!!!
Bendy pulled Henry and himself backwards with the final belt. The Ink transported them to the throne room.
Bendy: cheerfully Welp, that was fun. See ya next loop.
Bendy took the honors of playing the End Reel. Henry was once again in Joey's apartment. Unlike usual, the old animator was too stupefied to immediately move.
Almost in a trance, Henry walks towards the kitchen. Before Joey can start his usual monlouge, Henry walks behind the counter, grabs the man by his robe, and shake him silly. Completely ignoring the fact that he can now actually move on his own free will and not be forced to follow the script.
Henry: still very much confused and processing WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!?!
THE END