Let Darkness Come

[Katrielle Layton]

When Bendy came to, he was no longer in Dracula's office. Instead, he was resting in what had to be the infirmary-- several sets of beds stood side to side along one wall, with the windows opposite of it giving the patients a view outside of the castle. Examining his body, he noticed that an IV had been inserted into his arm, steadily refilling him with ink.

He tried to sit up, but was suddenly overcome by dizziness and he flopped back onto his pillow. A comforting hand placed itself on the demon's forehead, and it didn't take him long to realize who it belonged to.

"Boris?" He strained to ask, turning to look up at the wolf standing at the side of the bed.

"Yep!" His friend replied. Before he could say anything else, though, another familiar face stomped in and stared down at the bedridden imp.

"Looks like Draaaculaaa took aaa liking to you," Torinin sneered, seemingly almost displeased. "He's decided thaaat you will join us."

"And Boris?"

"He will be aaa servaaant here aaat the caaastle."

Bendy fist-pumped, giving his friend the widest, most genuine grin he could. "We did it, Bo! We did it!"

The lupine chuckled, giving an unsure smile in turn. "I guess we did."

"Don't get too excited," the tengu interrupted, "becaaause he haaas aaassigned you under me, which meaaans you haaave to listen to me. Got it?"

Bendy tightened his grip around the ratty blanket that covered him and gritted his teeth. "Got it."

"Don't worry aaabout it for now-- you caaan't go out into the field in this condition. But be reaaady for some tough missions once you've recovered." She turned to leave, but glanced back at the two before she passed through the door.

"Welcome to the winning side, trooper."

Quest is a success!