Final chapter is here! It was supposed to be out on Friday, but I was busy. But I finally got it here! Enjoy!
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It has been a week since the attack. Marie was sent to Inkopolis Square Hospital immediately. Since then, Callie was so devastated, she didn't even do anything productive. Nothing could deny the fact to her that Marie was almost splatted by Jenny.
Callie barely ate, had a tough time sleeping, and she wasn't in the mood for singing, not even if she had a replacement for Marie. Once in a while though, Callie would check up on Marie to see how she's doing.
But nay... has she made any progress so far. Callie would just have to hope that Marie will be okay.
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Currently, Callie was sitting on one of the chairs inside the entrance to the hospital. Redd was by her, making sure Callie is okay.
"Agent Fo- Redd... is Marie gonna be okay?" Callie asked the Squid Bits leader.
"I don't know, Callie. The doctors will do everything they can to help her." Redd said with a sigh.
"But it's been a week!" Callie cried.
"Well... Marie did get a twisted leg... and almost stabbed." Redd replied as he winces of predicting the memories of the attack, since all Redd saw was Marie on the floor, unconscious. Callie, however, remembers every detail.
She remembers when Jenny forcibly put her Octo Sword in Marie's stomach, but stopped before death could even occur. But Callie started crying when she knows of Jenny attempting to beat Marie to death, twisting her leg, making her fall in a fast way, you name it.
Redd puts one of his arms around Callie, comforting her.
"Don't cry, Callie. I know seeing Jenny hurt your cousin was very scary, but she'll be okay." Redd said softly. Callie looks up at the red Inkling.
"R-Really?" Callie asked.
"Trust me." Redd said with a smile. Callie sighs.
"I sure hope so." She said as she puts her head down. Redd thought of something for a moment.
"I think imma bring some friends over. They would be pretty happy if they saw the Squid Sisters." Redd suggested.
"Um... okay. You do that." Callie responded. Redd takes out his squid phone, and dials one of his friends.
"Joel? Come to Inkopolis Square Hospital. I got someone for you to meet." Redd said. Indistinct talking can be heard.
"Bring David along too. This person is very... special."
10 minutes later...
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The two friends come in. Redd smiles.
"Alright Callie, I got some friends I want you too meet." Redd said. Callie looks up at them. What Callie sees is an orange Inkling with short hair, and some basic clothing. This is Joel, Redd's later friend in his life. Callie also saw a cyan Inkling with part of his hair by the side of his right ear and some clothing to match some helpful abilities, and of course, a pretty exciting personality. This is David, Redd's earlier friend he made before Joel.
Once Joel and David saw Callie, they got really excited.
"I-Is that... Callie?!" Joel exclaimed.
"As in the Callie? Of the Squid Sisters?!" David yelled. The other Inklings in the hospital tell them to shush, with the classic "Ssh!".
"Yes it is." Redd said. His friends walk up to her.
"Callie? Are you okay? Why are you sad?" David asked.
"You don't seem like yourself." Joel replied.
"Well... allow me to tell you what happened." Callie responded.
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"WHAT?! An Octoling tried to KILL Marie?!" David screamed.
"Why would she even do that?!" Joel shouted.
"That's what I'm trying to find out." Callie said. She digs her face in her hands. "I miss her..."
Both Joel and David don't know how to respond. Redd begins to talk.
"Don't you worry, guys. Marie is gonna be okay. Callie would just have to see her okay, that's all." Redd said to his pals.
"Ah, I see." Joel said. He walks up to Callie.
"You're very cool, Callie. We know that everything will be alright." Joel said, making Callie feel good.
"You're awesome! Without your bubbly, excited personality, nothing would be the same! We wouldn't want the Squid Sisters to disappear!" David complimented.
"No matter what happens, Callie... always remember to stay fresh. Plus..." Redd started. He does his signature Squid Bits pose, along with his buddies.
"Marie won't get bit. She's pals with the Squid Bits!" They all said in unison. Finally, Callie smiled.
"Thanks, guys. That means a lot." Callie said. Soon, a nurse Inkling with long, pink tentacles comes over to them.
"Mr. Redd and Ms. Callie?" She calls out.
"Yes? Wazzup?" Redd said with a wave. Callie looks up at her.
"I am glad to say that Marie is gonna be alright." The nurse said with a smile. Callie smiled as tears form in her eyes again. Redd notices something.
"Speaking of Marie, there she is!" Redd said, pointing to her. Marie comes over to them with a weak smile. She's the same like before, but is on crutches, plus a cast on her right leg.
"Hi guys." Marie greeted. Callie runs over to Marie, and gives her a big hug.
"MARIE! I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE ALRIGHT!" Callie sobbed.
"Ack! Callie, not so tight, please." Marie said, wincing a little from the pain.
"Oh, sorry. I'm just so excited to see you're okay!" Callie said, breaking away from the hug. Joel and David get pretty happy to see Marie as well.
"So glad we got to be part of this moment." Joel said.
"This is the best day of my life." David responded.
"Marie, this is Joel and David. These are my buddies, the other members of the Squid Bits." Redd said.
"It's nice to meet you all." Marie greeted. David faints, and Joel picks him up.
"Erm... is he gonna be okay?" Marie asked.
"Yeah, he'll be fine. He's like that." Redd replied.
"Anyway, I'm gonna go home. See ya later, Redd!" Joel said. He walks away with David in his arms. Redd smiles. He turns to Marie.
"So, tell me how things worked out for you." He said.
"Well, I have some good news and bad news. The good news is that I'm not in the risk of dying. I got stitches, so there will be no ink(blood)." Marie replied.
"Okay. But what's the bad news?" Callie asked.
"My leg is broken. I'm gonna be on crutches for a couple weeks." Marie said as she lowers her head.
"As long as you're okay, Marie. Nothing will be the same without you." Callie said as she hugs her cousin again, but more lightly this time.
"Oh, Callie." Marie said. She rolled her eyes a bit, then hugs her back.
"And it's all a happy ending." Redd said smiling. Things are back to normal now, in a couple weeks, Marie will be okay. The Squid Sisters and Squid Bits couldn't be more happy for this moment. Jenny would come back, but the three will make sure to be prepared.
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A/N: And here we go! Sorry for the delay, Like I said, I was busy. Hope you enjoyed the story! Stay Fresh, homies!
