(This is a Batim story! Kinda like an alternate timeline! :3 )

It was cold. Cold and dark.

The being whimpered, hugging himself tightly to warm his chilled body. He couldn't remember much. All he could remember was walking into a strange cave like room before getting knocked out. He couldn't remember what the machine in the room was called, only that it was covered in a strange black liquid that seems to be everywhere.

He heard a noise and it made him whimper again. What was there?? Why couldn't he see anything...? Why was it so cold...?

It was silent for a moment before sloshing sounds could be heard. The seemed to get louder and closer to himself. He was shaking in fear, his arms tightening around himself. Soon, he felt a presence near him as the sloshing stopped. He felt his head be lifted up by a hand.. a giant hand. He then felt another hand, smaller than the one holding his head but still quite large, started to wipe what ever was blocking his vision. Was there something on his face?

Soon he could see, only to let out a squeak of fear as he stared at the beast infront of him.

The beast was huge, most likely 10-12 feet in height. It had spikes coming from it's back along where it's spine was. It had unsymatrical arms, one large and cartoony while the other looked like a human arm. It's feet were like hooves. It wore a white bow and the top half of it's face was hidden by the black liquid that covered it. The only thing you could see on it's face was a large, creepy smile that seemed unmoving.

It stared at him, as if judging him. He was frozen, eyes wide as he stared back. The air was still and heavy. It was as if judgment might be made.

Then, it's low rumble of a voice could be heard," Henry, Perfect." 

He was confused. Who was Henry? What was perfect? Did this... Thing know more then he did?

It started to run its smaller hand over his head, as if it were petting him. A soft purr cold be heard and he immediately slapped his hand over his mouth, eyes wide as he realized that he was the one that the purr came from. The beast's smile seemed to grow a little wider as it spoke again," Very perfect... "

It then started nuzzling him, a deep purr of its own joining his quieter purrs. He tried to stop purring but it was no use.

He was tense, not knowing what to do. Should he scream for help? Should he run and hide?

He soon realized that the beast had curled itself around him, as if it was to protect him. He looked down, trying look away only to see his own tiny gloved hands clenched in fists. He looked similar to the beast, only smaller and way less scary. He looked like a small kitten compared to the beast. He wore a matching white tie, this one having more structure holding it up, and black tap dancing shoes. A thin tail was wrapped around his leg, seemingly belonging to himself. It had a triangle on the tip of the tail.

He looked up at it's face. Did his face look like it's face?

He looked away, noticing it was the same room he was in before he passed out.

He tilted his head. What was that machine supposed to do?

A shreak scared him out of his thoughts as he jumped, looking for the source. He then saw two people standing on a platform across what looked to be a lake of black liquid. The woman, who looked very pretty by the way, had a horrified expression on her face. She had black hair tied in a ponytail, what looked to be a tank top on with a smaller white bow. She had a few belts with pouches on it and boots. The man next to her looked to be a wolf with a mechanical arm, an axe in hand . He also wore overalls as well. His expression was determined.

He tilted his head at the two strangers across the lake, confusion on his face. The two people flinched. Were they scared of him? Why?

The woman stuttered out," a-another one?! H-how... Why does it look so... Small? W-where's Henry?!"

That Henry person was mentioned again. That's weird.

He could hear a growl from beside of himself. He looked over and saw it was the beast. The smile was now a frown as it growled. It seemed to be protective of him.

Did those two people not like the beast? What has it done to make them dislike it?

The wolf like man grabbed the woman's arm, making motions that basically said "we have to go. Now.".

She looked at the man as if he was crazy," what?! We can't leave Henry in there! For all we know, he could be seriously hurt!!"

The wolf glared " He's probably already dead if that thing came back..."

The woman looked torn before looking at the beast. She then nodded to the man and they ran off.

He watched as they ran, a feeling of sadness washing over to them. Did the beast hurt this Henry person? They seemed to have cared about Henry.

He looked back up at the beast, seeing how it relaxed when they left.

The beast looked at him as he tried to speak, a soft and weak voice exited out of himself," W...who were they, Mr. Beast...? Who is Henry...? Do... You have a name?.... Do I have a name..? Where-"

He was cut off as the beast huffed out in annoyance,"Many questions.. Too many..."

It was quiet for a moment before it continued," Your name was Henry. But now it is Bendy. Don't ask why."

He, now known as Henry, tilted his head," What's your name?"

The beast was silent for a moment as if studying Henry before saying," I was Bendy. Now call me Endy. You deserve the name bendy now."

Henry tilted his head," Why? I didn't do anything to deserve it..."

The beast smirked," you came out as a perfect. That's why you deserve it. "

"O-oh......", Came Henry's quiet response. Then he remembered the two people talking about Henry.

Henry asked," Those people... Where they looking for me? They talked about Henry... Was it me or another Henry?"

The beast chuckled," Don't worry about them... They do not deserve your care. "

Henry was still confused about them but didn't push it. Henry looked towards the lake and reached out. He wanted to see what would happen it he touched it. A big hand grabbed his tinier hand, pulling it away from the liquid as the beast spoke," No touch. Touching it is bad."

"What is it?"

"....It is ink. It is what we are made of. If you touch it, you could be harmed. I want no harm for you. "

"Oh..."

Henry hugged himself, realizing how cold the room was . He shivered, the beast noticing it. The beast curled up more around him, it starting to warm itself somehow. He sighed happily, happy to be warm again.

He looked up at the beast, smiling," Hey Endy... Do you know who I was before? I can't remember much..."

Beast looked away from Henry, stating," I'll tell later.... Come, let's go into the lair. Then I can go get some food for you.."

Henry happily chirped," Ok!" He then stood up, following the beast into the giant machine.