Hey, everyone. Seems like I'm here with a new story that is Splatoon-themed?

So I've played Splatoon a few weeks ago, and I absolutely enjoyed the Hero Mode. The multiplayer mode? Eh, I KEEP GETTING THE STUPID ERROR 118-0516. D:

But anyways, I did enjoy the lore behind it, and this story pretty much takes place after Splatoon's Hero Mode. So if you haven't played Splatoon yet, I'd highly play through its Singleplayer Campaign before reading this. :P

Oh, and unlike The Elder Teams: Skytress, it won't be dialogue based or RP-themed. So let me know, if you like this change!

Chapter 1: A Calm Sunny Day Gone Rainy

Location: Inkopolis Plaza

It's a beautiful and sunny day outside in the plaza of Inkopolis. Seagulls are squawking, the fresh smell of flowers is blooming around the Inklings' city. It's been weeks since the Zapfish has returned to rest on the tower after the Octarians' defeat, giving resources and energy to the wandering Inklings down below that are enjoying the sun shining from above. Some inklings are resting on the benches near the train station, while others are buying some new gear for the Turf Wars in order to become the freshest out of all the inklings.

However, one of the Inklings isn't roaming around the plaza like the others, and is instead inside of his house, browsing through the Inkernet, keeping track of the latest news. His blinds aren't shut, as he too likes the sunshine coming into his room. Letting out an exhale, he stands up from his chair and opens the windows in order to get the fresh air inside of his room so he won't dry up from the heat.

"Hm, I wonder what I should do today. Participate in some Turf Wars, or...?" The inkling wonders to himself, as he walks over to his wardrobe, opening it to look through his accessories. Of course, he sees the Replica Hero Outfit that he wore when he fought against the Octarians in order to save Inkopolis. "Heh, good memories... I wish, that I could relive it..." The inkling thinks to himself, as he puts on some regular clothes in order to look as fresh as he can, knowing that some inklings might even be fresher than him. He opens the door out of his apartment, and morphs into a squid as he enters the Inkrail Pod and goes down to the lobby.

A few moments later after leaving the apartment complex, he walks through the streets of Inkopolis, hearing the other inklings around him chatting and talking with one another about the latest hit from the Squid Sisters and the upcoming Splatfest. The inkling boy chuckles to himself, holding his Splatphone as he scrolls down his contacts to call someone. Just as he is about to call up the inkling in his contacts, he hears the familiar sound of the News Channel being broadcast on the Inkopolis Tower where the Squid Sisters reside to give out their daily reports and news to the inklings.

Recommended Music: Inkopolis News - Splatoon

The logo of the Inkopolis News flashes on the screen, as the other inklings draw their attention from their phones and friends to the screen on the tower as the familiar Squid Sisters pop up.

"Hold onto your tentacles..." A black-tentacled and white-tentacled inkling wearing red and green dresses appear on the screen, smiling happily at the inklings who are watching the news report.

"It's Inkopolis News Time!" The Squid Sisters announce, as the logo flashes again. The routine of the sisters announcing the new arenas and the Splatfest goes as usual, the Squid Sisters doing their puns and jokes to keep the inklings chuckling, and some Captain Obvious and unhelpful advice to try and let the inklings find out the strategy for themselves. Just as the News Report is about to end, though...

"We also have a special weather report for you all today!" Callie says, holding a remote in her hand, as she switches the screen on the news report to show something frightening for the inklings that they rarely see during the Inkopolis News Time.

"We're sadly going to be closing off the arenas for an entire week this evening, due to an enormous and heavy rainstorm approaching from the west of Inkopolis where the Atlantic Ocean resides. But hey, at least we'll be able to share some time with our families and take a small break from splatting one another, right?" The optimistic Squid Sister says as she smiles happily, while Marie simply nods, and once more, the logo flashes on the screen again.

"Well, that's it, you all. Despite the rainstorm approaching to Inkpolis in just a few hours, just remember..."

"Stay Fresh!" The Squid Sisters say, as they resume the regular schedule with the new weapons and clothes the inklings can buy. The inkling boy looks back onto his phone, and taps onto the contact: "SQUID SISTERS" on his phone. A few rings later, and the Squid Sisters answers the call.

"Hello? This is Callie speaking!"

"Heya, Callie. It's me, Agent 3." The purple inkling says, as he hears the joy in Callie's voice.

"Oh, hey, Agent 3! You just saw our broadcast recently about the rainstorm?" She asks, as Agent 3 simply replies with a yes to the Squid Sister. He then hears Callie call for Marie, and soon hears the other Squid Sister's voice.

"Hey, Agent 3. You must've called us for a specific reason or something?"

"Well, I kind of wanted to hang out with you two, since I had nothin' better to do at my home. But now that I've heard about the rainstorm that's comin', I better go back home before I get splatted by the heavy rain itself." Agent 3 sadly says to the Squid Sisters, as he awaits a response from the two being disappointed. Instead, he hears Callie happily responding with a question that makes Agent 3 slightly blush a bit.

"Well, that's a bit of a shame. I was really hoping, we three could hang out at Capn' Cuttlefish's home. Maybe we all could have some fun there together!"

"Well, technically, we just have to take care of our grandfather, since his old age is starting to wear him down a lot. And we can't let DJ Octavio be alone by himself, otherwise, he might try to steal the Zapfish again like he did last time!"

Agent 3 lets out a quiet "heh", before responding to the Squid Sisters' offer.

"Of course! I'll come hang out with you two! It would be nice to see Capn' Cuttlefish again after about three weeks having passed. Besides, we all deserve to have some fun while the rainstorm is in effect, right?"

"Right, Agent 3! We'll meet each other at the train station after the morning passes! Basically, 12:00 PM! We'll see each other there when the time comes! For now, just remember to stay fresh, and participate in some Turf Wars until the train arrives, alright?"

The Squid Sisters hang up, as Agent 3 enters the Lobby in Inkopolis Plaza so he can increase his level in order to become even fresher than he already is in order to gain popularity among the other inklings.

Recommended Music: Inkopolis Plaza - Splatoon

Location: Inkopolis Train Station

After having participated in at least 5 turf wars, Agent 3 arrives to the Train Station before the clock strikes 12:00 PM, and sees the Squid Sisters there, luggage and bags ready, as they wait for their friend to arrive.

"Hey, you two! I'm here!" Agent 3 says, grabbing the attention of the two, as they happily wave at him. He is about to greet the two when he walks up to them, until Callie stops him.

"Hey, I think you kind of forgot to take something with you, 3."

A confused expression forms on the inkling's face, until he realizes that he doesn't have any spare clothes with him. He widens his eyes, and lets out a sigh, as he lowers his shoulders in annoyance.

"Cod... darn it..." The inkling says, as the Squid Sisters let out quiet chuckles that Agent 3 barely hears. He can only smile after hearing his friends chuckling, and orders himself a ticket to the Calamari County where Capn' Cuttlefish and DJ Octavio reside after having moved out from Octo Valley. He sits at the table where the Squid Sisters are, waiting for the train to arrive.

"So, you've ever been to our homeland before, 3?" Marie asks out of curiosity to Agent 3, putting one of her gloved hands on the table.

"No, not really. I've only heard stories of the country from when I was just a small inkling, and read the Sunken Scroll I found while trying to find the Zapfish in Octo Valley."

"Sunken Scroll? May we see it, Agent 3?"

Recommended to stop the music

"Sure, one sec, you two." Agent 3 opens his backpack to find the Sunken Scroll, and takes out a cover book which already grabs even more interest for the Squid Sisters. Agent 3 proceeds to open the book, and flips to Page 17, which surprises Callie and Marie as they see an image of themselves having won Inkopolis' first annual Youth Folk-Singing Contest when they were children.

"Where... where did you find this, 3?" Marie asks in a voice of shock and surprise, as she and Callie grab the book, and keep looking at it as if they were hypnotized by it.

"I found that image in the Octosniper Ramparts in Octo Valley after Capn' Cuttlefish was captured by DJ Octavio. From the get-go, I knew that it was you two I saw in the image when I looked at the scroll, as I just recognized those eyes and smiles. Is that supposed to be private information about you two, or...?"

"Well, it is kind of a personal information about us two! But seeing as you are a great friend to us both when we met each other in Octo Valley, I think you should at least know about our history. Just don't tell any other inkling about our personal information, and that we both are actually cousins, alright?" Callie nervously says to Agent 3, as the purple inkling simply closes the book.

"Don't worry, Callie. I won't tell it to anyone else besides you two, and Capn' Cuttlefish."

"Well, what about our families?" Marie jokingly asks, as Agent 3 looks at her.

"Well, they too already know that you two were adorable little inklings back then. There was a reason, that you won that trophy and certificate when you two were young."

The three continue chatting and talking with one another, having a drink that they ordered for themselves, and eating some rice balls together so they will at least not get hungry and thirsty during their ride to the Calamari Region. Before the train arrives, they hear static over the intercom, and then hear a nervous-sounding female voice talking.

"Hello? Um, hello? If you all are hearing this, the train to the Calamari County should be arriving soon to Inkopolis. We're also going to notify passengers, that all trains won't be on schedule after entering the Calamari County due to the recent rainstorm having flooded Octo Valley. This rainstorm is severely dangerous as it has caused several splattings and floods. The Squid Sisters themselves advise every inkling to leave Turf Wars as soon as the clock strikes 4:00 PM, just an hour before the storm arrives. That is all for now, thank you all for listening."

Just then, the three hear the train to the Calamari Region arriving. Callie and Marie pick up their bags and luggages while Agent 3 puts his Sunken Scroll Collection in his backpack, as he helps the Squid Sisters with their luggage. After doing that, he enters the train with the two, and sits down on his seat. Agent 3 being next to Marie, and Marie being next to Callie. They all look out the window, and see a large dark gray cloud in the horizon with flashing lights inside of it.

"Well, I truly do hope, that the inklings here will be alright, Marie... What if they-"

She is interrupted by Marie, as her cousin attempts to calm her down from worrying about the inklings and the city.

"Trust me, Callie. I'm sure, they'll do just fine with their families and friends by their side. Besides, Inkopolis also has the Zapfish to protect them from harm. I'm sure it can conjure up an electrical shield for the inklings to walk underneath."

Agent 3 lets out a sigh, as he sits back, and simply relaxes before hearing the familiar song he recognizes as the Squid Sisters' song while the train departs from the station to the Calamari Region. He looks back to Inkopolis one more time, before deciding to take a shut eye, as he knows it will take a bit of time before he arrives to the Squid Sisters' homeland.

Author's Note: First chapter complete! There's not a lot to say here, but I'm kind of intrigued how this will go. I even feel like going back to writing, just because of this fan fiction. xD

As for The Elder Teams: Skytress? Eh, it will be put on hold. I mean, look. Over 50 chapters? I think I deserve a break, since it will lead me to burning out.

So, next chapter will focus on the Squid Sisters and Agent 3 arriving to the Calamari Region, and meeting up with Capn Cuttlefish! (And maybe DJ Octavio who is still in a snowglobe.)