The Pretty Good Inkman!
Chapter 10
A NEW FOE
"Ah, you're here again." a Shrimpite in a black suit said as The Inkman walked down the aisle of the Mission, "Pleasure to see you again, Inkman."
"You too." The Inkman nodded, "If you'll excuse me..."
"Oh, no problem." the Shrimpite nodded and walked to the door, locking them with a huge iron bar to keep people from entering.
"Thank you." The Inkman said as he went to the altar, the Shrimpite watching behind.
Bless me, Father.
For you have created the saints before us in thine Image.
For you created everything in the beginning Good.
The Earth, The Sea, The Sky.
You created it all with Order and justice, with the laws that hold us all in peace and unity.
The very Order and Justice I defend.
Unfortunately, We have failed you Father,
And We are worthy of our penalties.
I ask thee to remove my faults.
I thank thee for giving me the Hero's spirit and blessing me with Righteousness.
I ask thee to keep my paths straight and too keep my duty holy.
I ask thee to help me uphold your will and your will only.
And if anyone curses my role as a protector, let it not be counted against him.
And if I have done wrong that you wash it away.
I ask thee to guard me in the line of duty.
And protect me from those who seek to destroy me.
I ask of thee in humble reverence.
The Inkman finished and stood up, then looked at the Shrimpite.
"Go in peace." The Shrimpite said, "He has blessed you with such a great gift... May he guard you and uphold you as He always has."
"Mackerel." The Inkman said, "It means "Blessed One" in old Squiddish..." he nodded, and then walked out the doors after the shrimpite unlocked them.
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"Chirpington, your gentle song reminds me that everything was made good." The Inkman said as he met his avian ally outside the Mission, which was now fully restored thanks to his help.
"Chirp!" Chirpington responded with a melodious tweet, "Chirp Chirp!"
"Let us go.. Chirpington." The Inkman said as he walked down the peaceful garden, "Ah.. yes..." he smiled.
"Chirp!" Chirpington peeped suddenly, alerting The Inkman to a nearby presence.
"Hello!" a voice called out, and there in front of them was the most shocking sight in the History of the Universe.
It was a figure with a hero suit just like The Inkman's, except it was Purple and Red! The boots and the helmet were also a lot sleeker, and the cape did not shimmer in the light but was pitch black like burnt carbon.
"Who are you?" The Inkman said as he looked at this new man,
"I am... Dagon." the figure muttered as he walked towards him, a closer inspection revealed that he was a purple Inkling due to his ponytails sticking out.
"Are you a doer of evil... or on the side of Justice?" The Inkman asked uneasily,
"I am... both..." Dagon grinned, his teeth baring, "And I will be the only one here..." he muttered and tapped his boots.
POOOM! This action revealed he had a rocket propulsion system built in, sending Dagon rocketing towards The Inkman.
"AH!" The Inkman yelled when he was tackled, Chirpington flying off at the last second.
POOOMP! The two broke through the mission doors in the attack.
"ARGH!" The Inkman groaned as Dagon threw him into a pew.
"Ah!" The Shrimpite gasped when he saw the commotion.
"Ah..." The Inkman panted as he slowly stood up.
"DAGON FIST!" Dagon yelled and delivered a punch with his metal reinforced gloves.
"Hwah!" The Inkman jumped to the side, "Justice Jujitsu!" he grabbed the arm of his foe and threw him on the ground next to him.
"Argh!" Dagon growled in pain, "Ha!" he did a sweep to The Inkman's legs,
"Woah!" The Inkman gasped as he fell to the ground,
"This ends here, Inkman..." Dagon pulled out an Ink Pistol, "No Gods or Heroes... Only Inklings..." he muttered.
"Inkman's Capture Bolas!" The Inkman yelled and threw his item at him, the rope ensnaring his foe at the chest.
"GAH!" Dagon gasped as he was trapped, "Hey!"
"Knock knock!" The Inkman pulled his arm back, "My fist is here!" he delivered a nasty punch to the villain.
"Ah!" Dagon yelled as he was knocked back a few feet.
"I hope you had a good taste of my Devastating Strength!" The Inkman chuckled, "Now it's tim-"
"HRAH!" Dagon used his might to break free of the ropes, "Ha ha!" he laughed.
"But those are carbon fiber-"
"Built in Power Exoskeleton." Dagon chuckled, "Comes in handy..."
"One does not need a Power Exoskeleton when he has Devastating Strength!" The Inkman said, "Now time to- GAH!" he gagged when Dagon grabbed him by neck.
"SEISMIC TOSS!" Dagon threw The Inkman back outside.
"OOF!" The Inkman grunted when he struck a wall and broke through, flying out, over the garden, and landing on the busy street.
HONKK! An eighteen wheeler blared, seeing the hero laying on the street.
POOMP! the vehicle hit him with its all.
"Ha ha!" Dagon arrived seconds after, only to see The Inkman emerge from the trailer.
"Agh..." The Inkman growled, "I was just... testing the collision rating of the eighteen wheeler..." he told some nearby pedestrians, who stood there stunned.
"You won't survive for long!" Dagon growled and rocketed with his boots, taking The Inkman once more.
SHWWOOOO! Dagon took a steep climb to avoid a building and thus was sent sky high.
"Hahahaha!" Dagon laughed as he looked at the city below them.
"Unhand me, Villain!" The Inkman yelled.
"Ok." Dagon responded plainly and released his grip, flying back a bit.
"Um..." The Inkman stood there in midair for a few moments, "Or maybe you could- NOOOOOOOOOTTTTT!" he screamed when gravity finally caught up to him.
"Hahahahaha!" Dagon chuckled as he saw the hero plummet.
"WAH!" The Inkman regained positioning and moved his arms to grab his cape, but the high winds were impeding him, "I can't... REACH!" he yelled and finally caught hold of the corners, letting his cape parachute out and granting him the ability to glide.
"Oh no you don't..." Dagon said from above, turned of his boots, and used his own cape to glide.
"Ha ha!" The Inkman said, "I bet he did not expect th- WAH!" he barely avoided a dump truck he was about to glide into.
"I got you now, Inkman!" Dagon yelled from behind as he swooped in like a falcon.
"Or not!" The Inkman added more drag to his cape, making him brake hard.
"HUH!?" Dagon screamed when he ran straight into The Inkman!
"Take this!" The Inkman turned around and grabbed his foe, "The Inkman's Devastating Boom Boom Sticks!" he pulled out a small firecracker and placed it in his foe's armor.
"Oh no!" Dagon yelled as The Inkman released him and soared safely away, "DAMN I-"
POOM! An explosion similar to one of a C-4 erupted, with The Inkman landing safely away.
"Ha ha!" The Inkman laughed, "You did not expect my cunning!"
"AH!" Dagon growled as he landed near the Hero, charred and smoky, "Cah.. Cah..." he coughed.
"Now who sent you, villain!?" The Inkman asked Dagon as he picked him up,
"I work on my own terms..." Dagon responded, "I'm a lone wolf like you..."
"Incorrect!" The Inkman said, "The Inkman uses the support of those he defends aside from his own wits and strength! Now you are coming with me, Villain!"
"Not today!" Dagon growled and picked up The Inkman, "Take this!" he threw him ahead of a passing delivery truck.
HONK! POOMP! The Inkman was struck and sent sliding back at Dagon.
"Agh..." The Inkman groaned as he tried to stand up,
"Do to others what you want done to you." Dagon chuckled as he grabbed one of The Inkman's Boom Boom Sticks and popped it, then placed it on his back where the cape was curled up, "Bye bye!" he laughed and rocketed back.
"Uh oh..." The Inkman mumbled, "Looks like it's time for an explosive-"
KAPPOOOM! The stick erupted.
"AH!" The Inkman flew up and landed where Dagon predicted, he was now also charred and smoky.
"Hahahaha!" Dagon laughed, "Face it! The age of heroes is gone! Science will make up for everything we used to believe! Myths like Barnucles and Shrampson! The parting of the Red Mountains! Inch by Inch science is winning."
"If we rewrite our past... we lose our order..." The Inkman said, "We lose our laws and our justice... And I will not allow that Villain!" he stood up, "Not while I still live!" he yelled and grabbed the foe.
"HUH!?"
"You're coming with me!" The Inkman growled and kicked both Dagon's boots, activating the rocket boost.
"WAH!" Dagon screamed as the two shot straight upwards,
"You and your plans will never succeed, Dagon!" The Inkman yelled, "Not while I'm in town!" he chuckled, then turned abruptly, "So long, friend!" our hero let go and left his foe on a spiraling path.
"AHH!" Dagon yelled as he rocketed straight towards a water tower's tank.
POMMP! SPLASHHH! Dagon punched right through and the subsequent surge of water burst through the metal.
"Evil will never win!" The Inkman yelled as he soared back down to the ground.
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"Congratulations, Inkman!" the people cheered as the battered hero landed safely, "Go Inkman!"
"Worry not, Citizens!" The Inkman waved, "I only do this for you! Not for my own glory and gain!" he humbly said, "Remember, I will be here to protect our great city from evil!" he pointed upwards.
"DA-DA-DA-DA!" the crowds sang.
"INKMAN! AWAYY!" The Inkman yelled as he soared off into the distance.
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"Ha... Ha..." Dagon panted as he escaped the rubble of the water tower, "This is not over yet... Inkman..." he growled as he shook himself to remove some water, "I will end your ways... You ways of Order and Good... And then we could live in the world that truly matters..." he covered himself with his black and torn cape, "One of Chaos and Reason..."
Superman has Lex Luthor, Batman has the Joker, the US Government has Chinese Debt, and The Inkman has Dagon!
A secret Inkling who wants to put his new worldview in order!
I'm sorry these were a bit more serious than the rest, but there's more laughs and giggles coming up! I was just introducing Dagon.
Also The InkmanXTori, I ship it!
Stay Tuned Next Week when The Inkman faces off against Iron Man and Chirpington faces off against the Hulk! Only on The Pretty Good Inkman!
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