Everyone, including the Blue Team, Army's team, the Squid Sisters, and Rider, stared right at me.

Why do they seem so surprised? Has nobody ever called Army out for being a jerk? I thought in total disbelief.

With his hands tied behind his back, Army snickered and said in a rather posh, English voice, "I can say anything I want to my opponents. Besides, what could you possibly do to make me apologize?"

You'll soon find out! I thought as I stomped towards Army who suddenly had a nervous look on his face.

Without warning, I punched Army right in the face! He immediately fell unconscious.

One of Army's cohorts, shouted in concern, "Commander!"

Army's teammates gathered around their leader to see if he still had a pulse.

Callie said in horror, "Army is knocked out!"

Marie then instructed the audience, "Everyone, please proceed to the plaza!"

As everyone scurried away from Flounder Heights, Rider ran to the battle grounds.

Specs continued staring at me and slowly said, "I can't believe you did that..."

I started to feel panic in the pit of my stomach. Maybe punching Army wasn't the best idea...

Headphones then said in the same surprised tone, "You stood up for us..."

Goggles suddenly asked me in his usual cheerful voice, "Curry?"

I was surprised in the sudden change of mood.

Specs shouted angrily, "You're seriously offering curry now?"

I suddenly said, "Actually I'm glad he asked. I was getting pretty hungry."

Specs simply shrugged.

I graciously took the curry from Goggles.

Bobble Hat said in her pleasantly, adorable voice, "Be sure to save some for me!"

I smiled. Bobble Hat was too precious for this world.

I wanted to eat the delicious-looking curry but I felt like I didn't deserve to have it. Not after punching someone to the point of unconsciousness.

All of a sudden, I could see Rider in the distance.

Goggles noticed Rider as well and shouted, "Hey, Rider! Meet our new friend!"

Rider gave me an astounded look. "Even I didn't have the nerve to punch Army for bullying Team Blue..." Rider soon crossed his arms and asked with a raised eyebrow, "Who are you, anyway?"

I nearly choked on the curry.

Oh, crud. They think I'm new here. Well... I am but I'm not really an Inkling... I thought as anxiety started to build up inside of my body.

I quickly said, "I'm Krystal. I just moved here from Calamari County."

Goggles smiled brightly. "No way! I'm from Calamari too!"

As Goggles, Specs, Headphones, and Bobble Hat asked me a bunch of questions, Rider smirked.

This Inkling sure is interesting. Rider thought as he gazed at me with mild amusement.

Headphones asked me with a smile, "So where are you staying?"

This caught my attention. I said rather timidly,"Oh, I actually didn't pick out a place yet..."

Rider suddenly said with his hands on his hips, "You're free to chill out at my apartment."

To everyone's surprise, I shouted, "OH MY GOSH! YES!"

I blushed. My cheeks were literally red like a tomato. "I mean... that sounds cool."

Goggles asked in glee, "Why don't I come too Rider? We can have a slumber party!"

Rider growled in annoyance. "Like heck we will."

I giggled quietly to myself.