Chapter 1: Foreshadowed Legacy

After two days of Kira sleeping off her pain, she was able to stay awake for longer than fifteen minutes at a time. This was the opportunity the crew was gonna take to ask what exactly happened, and Kira rightfully asked questions as well. Still incredibly uncomfortable from constantly wearing bandages and forced to stay in bed upon Mint's puppy dog eyes and Chili's stern tone in his scratchy voice.

"It's time we get answers..." Mint started and took a seat at the foot of the bed, while Chili remained closest to Kira. They continued with a huff. "Do you remember anything at all about that crystal?"

Kira leaned back into the pillows and sighed. "It was all a blur. As if someone turned off my mind and my thoughts and something else took a hold of me and fought TarTar."

Chili nodded, making a mental note. "So were you controlled?"

"No, because if I was, I wouldn't be like this right now. It must have been my own doing." She questioned herself and held her head, a few tears running down her cheeks and onto the sheets. "Cod... I am so sorry guys... This is all my fault... I-I can't believe I let something so terrible get this way and hurting all of us... I'm so sorry..."

Mint got up and held Kira's hand with a worried expression. "Kira, this isn't your fault." They explained while wiping away the tears that remained on her face. "You couldn't help it the first time... But what made you leave without us the second time?"

"I just had to." She simply replied. "It seemed like something I had to handle alone."

Mint chuckled nervously upon hearing her say it. "That seemed like a good idea, but you know where that got you..." But they intently looked at her. "So please, don't ever scare us like that again. Please..."

Kira huffed before she nodded. "Fine, I won't do that again."

Mint smiled. "Thank you." They got up and hoisted Chili to his feet. "I think it's time for us to head on home. We'll be back tomorrow, Kira!"

"Take care guys..!" Kira coughed a bit as she got comfortable in the bed and attempted sleeping.

Dream Realm

Kira opened her eyes and looked around quickly.

Oh god, not again.

A familiar voice calls out to her,

"Are you doing better Kira?"

"Yeah, after about three days of sleep? Much better than before." She replied.

The voice sounded motherly, she chuckled and somehow made Kira feel comfortable.

"Good...Good. I worry about your Octoling friend, Mint. They might be in danger..."

"Mint? Why Mint?" She asked.

"They are finding what they once lost. TarTar may be dead, but the sanitized want them back. You need to go to the Metro and help them before it's too late"

"What?! Oh shit Oh FUCK!" I need to wake up right now!"

"Mint you pure innocent octo I'ma coming!" She stumbled out of bed and removed her bandages. "Fuck it." She put on her hero jacket, hero sneakers, and hero headphones and roller and ran out of the house.

"Uh voice? Where do I find them?" Kira asked, uncertain.

"They are deep in the labs. Let the darkness guide you to them."

Kira's eyes glowed as she let the darkness guide her.

Oh Mint... I hope you're okay...

Mint traveled the metro's dark halls for what felt like forever. They came closer to caving into their desires to return to their home, to their friends.

But something told them to keep going.

They should have listened...

End of Chapter 1

Sorry this was so rushed. I literally had no ideas for this one and tried winging it. Hope you enjoyed regardless.