Chapter 6


2 months later...

Inkopolis had fallen before Chaos Vs Order ensued. TarTar's sanitized has started it's take over of Inkopolis and there wasn't much we could do. The citizens that survived the first assault are now residing in camp, and training for the impending war.

As I write, things continue to worsen.

My anxiety rises, and with that, come random bursts of power. I can't seem to control myself and it's leading to TarTar taking an opening at any given moment. It's crazy...

I can't do this any longer. It's been over 2 months and we're still here... Fighting, dying, and yearning for freedom.

I will write again soon.

Your's Truly, Kira.

Kira slammed the book shut and held her head, sighing heavily. "Get a grip! Your team is relying on you! You have a war to win... I just gotta... AUGH!" A slam of the table and black crystals shot up from where she slammed her fists. "...Fuck..."

Mint, Chili, and Akari all watched from afar as Kira was having a mini-meltdown. Their body postures all tense and ready to spring into action.

"Guys, I'm really worried about Kira's mental health." The octoling said with concern.

Akari coughed out a snicker. "She's about to smash a table in half using her powers and that's your concern?"

As if on cue, the table in her room was broken in half and a pissed Kira standing there, scythe in hand, and dark form activated; dark wisps flying off her body.

"...Yes..." Mint, with wide eyes, muttered.

Chili let out a sigh. "I'll go talk to her."

"And what if she snaps your body in half like a toothpick?" Akari asked.

Chili chuckled. "Write my obituary, why don'tcha?"

"It'll most certainly read: 'Chili: Dies because of the contagious Retardism.'"

The squid cocked an eyebrow at the octoling. "Retardism isn't a real disease, ya dote."

"It's really contagious. I think it's a genetic problem." Akari replied.

He snarled. "Easy there, fish food. I like you but I might need to smack some sense into you."

"Try me, Hot-Head. I ain't afraid of you."

Mint raised their voice. "Both of you, stop it!"

Both huffed and crossed their arms, coldly staring at each other like they were going to rip each other's throats out the minute Mint turned their back.

"This is no time to be fighting!" They argued. "We have a war to fight and the last thing we need is to be at each other's throats! Sure, I don't like the tension either, but we need to work together, not tear each other apart. Right?"

"...Right..." Both muttered.

Mint smiled brightly. "Well good!"

Chili's ear twitched and he turned his head back to the tent. "Well shit. Kira's gone."

"Again?!" Akari exclaimed. "This is the fifth time this month she left to go cool off!"

"I assumed that because her room is half destroyed and I'm not hearing any screams of agony." The squid shoved his hands into his hoodie pockets and shuffled his feet before pressing on. "I'll go find her. I know where she is."


Kira was sitting on a ledge over the cliff that lead to the island they originally had their vacation at. The cool, crisp breeze blowing against her as she had her hero gear on her body. As Agent 4, her bright yellow windbreaker and glowing headphones glowed in the sunlight as she dangled her pearlescent kicks covered feet over the ledge. She had her hero roller sitting next to her. Her eyes locked onto something in her palm. The golden heart locket she always kept close.

I feel so lost. She thought. I don't know what to do anymore... Everyone is dying... Everyone is depending on me... It's so overwhelming.

The squid let out a sigh and held her head in her hands. "I need help..."

"Mind if I provide some advice?" A scratchy voice wondered.

Kira jumped a bit as she found Chili sitting next to her on the cliff. But immediately went back to looking out at the cliff and holding her head.

Chili sighed. "Kira, we've-"

"I know... I know!" Her voice raised a bit and she felt a shaky breath escape her. "I just.. I-I can't shake off that feeling that, well..."

"You're a horrible screw-up?"

Kira looked at him and solemnly nodded.

"Well, lemme reassure you that won't be your problem. You're far from it. Despite the war n shit going down... You still have a decent head on your shoulders." He paused and looked to the side. "Whenever you're not a raging psycho, that is."

She chuckled sadly. "Thanks..."

"That's not a genuine smile. C'mon giggles, laugh for me." He said with a smirk.

A whine from her made her turn away.

"I'm gonna pull a Mint."

"Please for the love of CoOOAAAA!" Chili grabbed her and pulled her back onto the ground behind them, tickling her sides and making her howl in laughter. "I'M GOING TO FUCKING KILL YOU! BWAHA!"

Chili grinned mischievously and kept tickling her. "C'mon Giggles, you gotta be better than that~." He said playfully.

"YOU'RE AN ASS! STOP IT!" She squealed in between laughter as Chili relentlessly continued, kicking the air. "I-I'M SERIOUS!"

He grinned even more and pressed two fingers on the side of her neck, double tapping to make her squidform and held her by her tentacles. "How do you like me now?"

"I WILL BITE YOUR ANKLES I SWEAR!" She squawked. "PUT ME THE FUCK DOWN!"

Chili chuckled as he positoned her little form in his arms. "There. Doesn't that feel nice?"

She grumbled a bit. "Yeah..."

"That's what I wanna hear. So let's get you back to camp and we can have a warm drink together. Like old times."

"That sounds nice..." Kira purred as she got comfortable in Chili's arms. "Man, your hoodie is so soft."

"Don't take it or Imma have to break your knees."