(Non-canon interlude #1

Time frame: The night of the Zapfish theft.)

(This is an alternative take on the Zapfish incident. But the difference being… Well….just read and find out.)

A Night to Remember(And not in a good way.)

*Bang* *Bang* *Bang*

A loud banging noise stirred Callie from her sleep. Sitting up slightly she sleepily patted around on her bed in search for her phone, ah there it was.

*Bang* *Bang*

'Is that the front door?' Callie thought to herself as she checked the time.

4:15 AM

Callie stared blankly at her screen 'Okay whoever the heck is at the door better have a damn good reason, or I'm kicking their butt!' She thought angrily. If it was Marie she'd be pretty pissed seeing as she told her to take the spare key so this exact thing would not happen…oh yeah probably should mention that Marie was out for the night, something about reading over some of Naruko's mission reports or some shit….though why she decided to do it tonight she had no clue, seeing as the livestream they were apart of only ended at 1am.

*Bang* *Bang* *Bang*

Oh that was it. Callie flung her blanket off and practically leaped for her bed before walking quietly and angrily towards the front door.

"I'm coming I'm coming, Fuck!" Callie said angrily…hey she was tired so could you blame her?

Grabbing the door handle Callie flung open the front door "I swear Marie if you forgot the damn keys I'll-" Callie froze. It wasn't Marie at the door, no it was far worse.

Before her stood a heavily bloodied and obviously in a ton of pain Naruko, and in her arms was an not as bloody and barely conscious Inkling girl.

"W-what the-"

"For fucks sake Callie, are you going to keep gawking or are you gonna fucking help me!?" Naruko said in a pained and agitated tone.

Snapping out of her daze Callie moved out of the doorway to allow Naruko in. "What the hell happened?" She asked concerned. As she followed a limping Naruko to the dining table.

"Clear it please." it took Callie a moment to register Naruko's request "Oh…uh sure one sec." She responded as she began to clear the table.

Naruko then proceeded to gently lay the younger girl onto the table, "Hey…you awake kid?" She asked gently. The younger girl gave only a pained whimper, Naruko turned to Callie "Can you go get the first-aid kit? It should still be in the bathroom."

Callie nodded and rushed to the bathroom leaving Naruko and Ekolu alone.

"Ok..Ekolu look I'm gonna need to…*sigh* I'm gonna need to remove your shirt so I can get a look at the wound. Ok?" Naruko asked.

Ekolu gently nodded her head.

Callie reentered the room, first-aid kit and a few old towels in hand. "Cal pass me the scissors, I need to get the shirt off her."

Callie nodded her head and then grabbed the scissors, tossing them to Naruko she then began to unpack the first-aid kit.

Callie watched as Naruko carefully removed the younger girls hoodie and shirt leaving her chest and torso exposed. Ekolu seemed to realise this and made a weak attempt to cover her chest, Callie however had thought ahead and gently placed a towel over the younger girls exposed chest "Nothing to worry about kiddo, I've forgotten to wear a bra every now and then…sometimes even when Marie and I have a concert." Callie said with a humorous tone in an attempt to lighten the mood as she tried not to stare at the stab wound the younger girl had on the side of her abdomen.

Ekolu gave an embarrassed whine as she tried to turn her head.

"Callie stop making her more embarrassed and help me would you." Naruko growled out causing Callie to wince slightly at her aggressive tone.

(45 minutes later)

(Marie's P.O.V)

Holy fucking shit this was bad.

'I can't believe this, first Cal and I get called in to do that livestream crap. And now the fucking Zapfish has gone missing!' I think to myself as I run into the lobby of the apartment building that Me and Callie live in.

I enter the elevator and select my floor 'Jesus fucking christ Naruko. How the fuck did this happen on your watch!?' I think to myself as I pace around in the elevator.

Moments later the elevator reached its destination and I began to sprint down the hallway 'Why the hell is nobody answering their fucking phones as well!? Like holy fuck! What next, am I gonna-' I came to a dead stop. My eyes widening in both shock and fear.

'I-Is that blood?' I stared at the door to mine and Callie's shared apartment in horror. There was a fair bit of blood on the door, specifically on the handle.

'Oh fuck no…nonononono!' What the fuck was this? Did…did the Octarians grab Callie? WHY THE HELL WAS THERE SO MUCH BLOOD!?

I reach towards the waistband of my jeans and withdraw a knife. Readying myself I slowly make my way to the door.

I slowly reach for the bloody handle. My hand trembling slightly.

"Argh!" My eyes widen at the muffled shout of pain that came from the apartment 'Who was…CALLIE!' My mind rushes to the worst conclusion.

And without thinking I force the door open and rush in.

(Normal P.O.V)

A multitude of things happened when Marie rushed into the apartment,

Callie stumbled back in shock and nearly tripped on the chair Naruko had shot up from when She began to clean the wounded girls cut with a alcohol soaked cloth.

Ekolu had woke up from her short painkiller induced nap on the couch was completely terrified, thinking that more Octolings had come for them.

And Naruko?

Naruko was tackled to the floor by Marie(who in her panicked state thought Naruko was an Octoling) and had one arm pinned behind her back, a knife to her neck and a knee pressing against the now reopened cut across her back.

Callie shook herself out if her stupor "Marie!? Holy fuck get off her!" She shouted as she pulled her cousin off of Naruko.

"What the hell Callie I-" Marie's eyes widened when she looked at her cousin "B-blood…". Callie panicked slightly knowing that Marie was about to completely snap "It's not my blood!" She shouted as she put her bloody hands on Marie's shoulders.

Marie gave her a questioning look before looking towards the couch and seeing the cowering girl 'What the….wait who did I-' Marie's thought were cut of by a fist colliding with her face.

Stumbling back from the blow Marie's gaze shot to her attacker "Argh you piece of…..Naruko!?" She said, her eyes widening at the state her ex was in.

Naruko was now kneeling on the ground and was obviously in a lot of pain, having collapsed after she punched Marie.

"W-what the fuck is going on here?" Marie said as she stared at Naruko

Callie looked at around the room and sighed "It's a…long story."

(A while later)

"And that's about it."

Marie just stared at Callie blankly as she processed what she was just told. She turned her gaze to the couch and saw that Naruko had fallen asleep and the younger girl was using her lap as a pillow.

"How did..*sigh* how did we fuck up this badly?" Marie asked sadly. Callie shook her head "I dunno….but I do know we need to make it up to her…to them."

Marie nodded her head gently, Callie was right…but how could they..how could they make things right? Especially after the absolute shit show that happened only a few hours prior.

'I just hope Naruko forgives us….not that I deserve it..but Callie shouldn't have to suffer that.'

It's amazing isn't it? the different possibilities.

One side ends in fear and anger…and another ends in guilt and understanding. Of all the possibilities was this one possibly going to end better? Or would certain events that have yet to happen been far far worse?

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I guess only time will tell.