The shadowy octoling dropped its octoshot and inched slowly towards Star as she stared in terror, struggling to free herself from the fuchsia ink which pinned her to the wall, unable to move.
"Help me!" Star screamed as she writhed to escape, and winced as the sharp laser shone from the octoling's goggles straight into her eyes. "Somebody help me!"
"It's just you and me, young squid, and I have to finish you before the prophecy comes true," the shadow sneered, "any last words before I do so?"
It continued to creep forward, taking slow steps and ended up before the whimpering, defenseless little inkling. "Nothing? Then say goodbye to the world you know and love!"
The shadow lunged, beak bared, and its teeth sank deep into the soft flesh of the inklings, injecting strong venom straight into her bloodstream without mercy.
Sharp pain exploded on Star's face, her left eye burning as she moaned. The world begun to fade, rushed footsteps and shouts were heard, and soon everything was dark.