Chapter 2
Sarah's POV
I finally came out the other side and that weirdo from the plaza was standing there next to a small shack in…wait…where are we? This isn't Inkopolis. It seems to be some kind of Canyon or something.
"Hey…you showed up!" My attention instantly went back to kimono girl.
"As soon as I saw you walking in the square, I knew you were the one."
Was I?
"I'm Marie. I know you're a bit starstruck, but I need you to get over it."
Wait…who?
"Yes, I'm that Marie. You know…from the Squid Sisters." She said while striking a pose.
"Ummmm…the Who Sisters?" I finally spoke.
"You've never heard of me? For eel?" She seemed genuinely shocked.
"Well, you obviously aren't very cultured, but you have to do." Geez. I know I grew up in what's considered the boonies, but I didn't think we were that far removed from Inkopolis culture.
"Soooo…what'cha want, uh…Marie?" I'd just recalled her name.
"See, I've got a little…thing I need some help with." Is she offering me a job? Bet it's not as important as my Grizzco job.
"By now you've heard that the Great Zapfish that powers Inkopolis Square is missing." Or maybe it's more important.
"Well, it's not just missing-it's been squidnapped by the Octarian menace!" Wait. Those guys who lost the Great Turf War a century ago? I mean, I read about them, but I didn't think they still existed, let alone be able to take the Zapfish.
"Wait, how do you know this?" I asked.
"On the surface, I may just look like and absurdly talented pop star…" And humble too. Then again, who am I to talk?
"But in truth…I'm Agent 2 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, a secret society of heroes who save the world from Octarians!" Not really keeping it a secret if you let anyone come down here, but who am I to judge? I'm terrible at secrets too.
"I've been trying to keep an eye on them in my downtime, but I'm a busy girl." I think I know where this is going…
I could swear I heard her mumble something about someone named Callie. Maybe that was the other Sister or something.
"I need YOU to get the Great Zapfish back from those slimy Octarians! What do you say? Are you in?"
I mean, I'd love to! I bet I could give those Octos what for! They won't know what hit 'em!
"Ahem."
But how do I balance this with turfing? I can't join an actual team one day if I'm down here doing this all day…
"Soooooooooo…"
Aw man! And my Grizzco job! What If I miss a shift or five? Will Mr. Grizz demote me?
No! I can do this! I can get back to Profreshional easy! I cook Salmon for breakfast! I can do this!
"I'll take your awkward silence as a yes."
"Huh? I mean, yeah! Of course I will!" I finally responded.
"Then welcome aboard! You are now Agent 4 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon." Wait, who are the other agents?
She held out a uniform. "I even bought you a brand-new Hero Suit as a signing bonus." It looked really fresh. I tried it on. "And look at that-it fits like a glove! (Not bad for an old hand-me-down.)"
I heard that last part you cheapskate, but who cares? Fresh gear!
"Now, go tear those Octarians limb from limb from limb from limb from limb from-Well…you get the picture."
"Yeah!" I shouted as I charged forward past her. Now where are those octos? Let me at 'em! Uuuuhhh…wait…where do I go?
"Hey, Marie?" I called out. "Where are the octos?"
"Down the kettles!" She yelled back
"What kettles?" I couldn't see any.
"Oh yeah-they're invisible, so you'll have to ink them to reveal them" She's already forgetting to tell me important stuff.
"Thank you." I sprayed ink until all kettles were revealed.
"Which one do I go in first?" I wondered.
"It doesn't really matter. There's a Zapfish in all of them." She answered back.
"Alright then, time to-wait, aren't you coming too?" I asked her.
"I have to keep an eye on the cabin." She told me. "But don't worry; I'll be sure to give you guidance through your headset."
Pretty sure that was code for 'I'm lazy,' but I guess someone has to do this and I'm sure I can!
"Well…here goes nothing…" I picked a kettle and dove in.
And so, my adventure began.