Have you ever imagined the other worlds that are out there? Chapter 6: React 4 (Splatoon 2), a X-overs + RWBY Crossover fanfic

React world origin: Splatoon 2 Direct - Everything You Need to Know!

Alright, this is the second part of our Splatoon react. The sequel game. There is not much to talk about here, but we got a little drama in the end.

Let's start.

-The last time…

Because the screen startup with another video, you thoughts so huh? boi!

Wait what?

Weiss: "There's more?"

Everyone can't help but react with the same thoughts: "What?"

But… It was then Adam realizes one thing.

He is going to being restrained like this for gods know how long. His body is feeling aching already.

Adam 'What the actual f*-'

Ignore him, let's just focus on the screen.

Splatoon2

The screen shows a familiar clipboard, but this time, it was colored magenta, and the black background is only colored in magenta and neon green paint splash. As for the info on the board…

Squid Research Lab

Splatoon2

Research Report

Presentation

Winter: "Splatoon-"

"-2?" The children all had confusion sign over their heads. 2? Why is there a 2?

Dual screen: Trivia: This is the continuing research file of Splatoon, coincidently, which is two years later of the previous one you just saw.

"Two years later?!" Many all yell at the same time.

Yang: "Wait wait wait! Hold on a second! What is the exact time of this world right now?!"

Dual screen: Year 2019. (Author note: I've struggle about this for a long time, I planned to release this chapter around the time of Final Splatfest of Splatoon 2, but not only my NB & PC all having problem at that time, some personal life stuff happened, mainly Depression (You piece of shit.), and because of these stuff I have to severely delate the chapter for so long. So just pretend this chapter happen around a week before the Final Splatfest. Which is sooooooo far far ago. Sorry)

Oobleck: "2015… That's 4 years by the time of the first research file…" The scholar finally slow down for the first time, trying to process this newly information bomb they just learn.

Winter: "Can we even trust that old file?"

Dual screen: It's not that far off, besides, it only contains the updated version of basic knowledge, so nothing is off.

"…" Since EXRB did tell them all the files around here are recorded file, they don't have much space to argue. But still… you learn a lot of new stuff, only to find out those are information that is severely outdated? Yeah, that does not sound nice, and that's most likely the case here, even though it is not.

Dual screen: But some rules of Turf War had been changed, and all the Special Weapons had been taken off from the Weapon set rule.

Ruby: "WHAT?! WHY?!" She cried. Remove cool weapons, why?! Who could've done such heartless thing?!

Dual screen: Don't worry, there's even better version of Special Weapon being added into the new rules.

Nora: "Is that so? What can be even better than the Inkstrike?" She puts up a really doubtful face and pout at the screen. She really wants to launch an Ink missile, she want to see giant Ink tornado.

Dual screen: They add a giant ink hammer.

Nora: "I LOVE THE NEW RULES!" Change that, change everything, she is going to break legs with giant ink hammer.

Jaune/Ren: "Oh god…"

Dual screen: If you guys have done whining, would you like me to continue the react?

Roman: "We don't have much of a choice, do we?"

Dual screen: No, you don't. As far as I am concern. No.

Roman: "Figure so." He lit another cigar; this is going to be a long day.

Narrator 2: "Oh hi there! We of the Squid Research Lab have returned to present our latest findings. So, buckle up and keep your tentacles inside the vehicle at all times."

Qrow: "Sigh... This is going to be a long ride is it?" He orders an entire bottle of booze, he already spends enough attention on these squids, it's not like loose a few info will cost him anything. If anything, he would like to go drunk now, he had been staying awake for too long today.

Narrator 2: "It's been 2 years since that fateful day when the Inklings squid species Hooked with its amazing abilities."

Raven: "Not really, it's only been 30 minutes for us."

Qrow: "Thank you, captain obviously."

Raven: "Quite, you."

Summer: "Shush! You two. NO more fighting!" She commands her teammates. Which the Branwen twin grumble under their breath.

Narrator 2: "To shoot ink in humanoid form, and to swim through ink in squid form!"

Emerald: "Yada yada yada… just start with the new info."

Narrator 2: "A radical squid culture has emerged, Inklings have developed a taste for combat and competition! Not to mention fashions. The ceremonial Turf War is one such sport. In which two squid squads of 4 face-off to see which team can cover most turf with inks." The screen shows a series of fashion magazine photo, and then two teams battling with others.

Narrator 2: "This popular tradition isn't going anywhere. Which remains as popular as Ranked Battle: for the very best teams and players compete to achieve a higher rank and ultimate bragging rights."

The screen changed, showing a new place, a much crowded living area with stores of all kind, and a tall building with multiple advertising billboards. The most visual object would be a golden sea turtle statue and a giant paper crane (Orizuru if you want me to be specific.) This is the Inkopolis Square.

Narrator 2: "Here in Inkopolis where Inklings prepare for ritualistic face-splatting by equipping gear and weaponry. But it's not all doom and gloom."

The children's eyes lit up upon seeing a new place.

Sun: "Another place for hanging out."

Yang: "Damn it, why can't our world be like that?"

Narrator 2: "All squid gear is design for both function and fashion, in fact, everything about Inkopolis lends to its reputation as: The for most happening place in the world as you can see here. The communal aspects of Inkling society are greatly valued, but so is individual expression. Nice shoes." The Narrator 2 can't help but feeling agrees with their fashion tastes. Those shoes that Inkling got right there is nice.

Coco: "Dang rights you are."

Mercury: "Again, why can't our world be like that? I would prefer if I can choose a name to represent myself, not color based."

Emerald: "Have you ever learn about the Great War you scrap head."

Mercury: "Blab blab blab… Already know, it's that I don't like we don't have a choice. And the fact their world respect individual expression unlike ours."

True, the scar that was made by the Great War was too great to heal. The mistake of the past lasts its present to this days, that no one was supposed to have a name that's unique… or do they?

The color name system was a symbolic, representing the world that no longer repeats its past mistakes. But was it fair? Was it fair for the future generation?

The future generation of Remnant can't help but ponder on this thought. Was it really the right call?

Ozpin says nothing; the failure to prevent Great War from happening still haunts him to this very day. Too much has been robbed away from Remnant. He can only hope for doing better and better as the days keep going on.

Narrator 2: "Like other cephalopods, Inklings can even choose their skin and eye color, but unlike regular squid they have customer hairstyles." (Author note: I remove the part you can finally change legwear in Splatoon 2, the fact you can't change legwear just sound wrong on so many levels.)

Yang: "So they start doing hairstyle? Nice."

Neptune: "But… how do you even hair cut… tentacle." Are their tentacles count as their body parts? Didn't that mean they are basically chopping off… oh dear...

…

Tyrian: "You know what… that's a good freaking question." He speaks in a serious manner, which threw his colleague off guard, since when did this crazy psychopath ever behavior normal?

Sun: "If their tentacle hair is indeed behavior like real squids part… then that means..." He's word died down on the last sentence, he doesn't believe he want to finish his guess.

Dual screen: A bit of suggestion, you may not want to dig into this topic any further.

Ozpin: "I think we better listen to what the screen suggests." His fellow friends. colleague & students, and surprisingly… enemies nod their heads with him.

Dual screen: You're welcome.

Nora: "Oh hoo! So you are indeed talking with us! Do you have a name?"

Dual screen: You can just call me Trivia. That's what my existence does; calling trivial fact that doesn't matter the most. By the way, nice to meet you guys.

They all sweatdrop at the dual-screen' self-introduction… and back story.

Narrator 2: "The various clothing and choose the squid are wearing is actually called gear and has important roles in these battles too. Both looking good and good abilities are needed to be fashionable. Let's take a look at some gear."

The screen change to the Inkopolis Square, this time focus on the stores. The Galleria.

Narrator 2: "It takes more than style to win a Turf War, luckily the Galleria over on the left houses a row of popular gear and weapon shops. Each Item you acquire here has one or more abilities that should prove effective in battle, so let's take a look inside shall we?" This time it was a new Inkling girl with shorts hairs walk into the gear shop. (Which is the soon about to be Agent 4.)

The headgear shop: Headspace.

This one has a friendly welcome feeling of the decorating style like Annie's Cooler Heads, but with more cultural and spiritual on personality style. The shop is color in a warming home sweet home brown color scheme.

The owner of the shop is a female sea slug: Flow.

She has a large, orange mantle shaped like a hat with two pastel green and orange striped rhinophores on her head. She has some structures which resemble hair, which are orange with a gradient deep pink at the tips, and come down slightly past her shoulders. Flow's eyes are emerald green with a dotted line patterns around her pupil, and has dark pink eyelashes with minty tips. She has a long tail behind her with a row of orange Gills on top of the base. And the front edge of her 'hat' has a bronze ring wearing on.

Flow's clothing style resembles a hippie look; She wears a beaded headband made of green and orange bead with a pair of green and white clover accessories;A dark purple shawl with tassels over a gray shirt and a long, black dress;And a black beaded necklace with a teal squid shaped jewel, and she has black sandals with red jewels in the center.

And if you look closely, you'll see a little white shrimp resident on top of Flow's 'hat'. This Lil' o' follow is Craymond. Flow's little helper.

Weiss: "Thank Oum there's no puns in the name this time."

Ruby: "She seems really nice." She eyes the slug lady up and down, she gave off an aura of friendness.

Flow: "Hmm? Ah, welcome, friend. You want to buy this?"

Narrator 2: "Cut fashion on the brain? So does Flow. From hats to glasses, this sea slug carries it all.

Although I must say she's a bit of an odd one. Inklings like to think of her as their crazy old aunt."

Flow: "Thanks, sweetie. If you're looking to renew yourself, don't feel shy to come to auntie Flow! Or if you need certain squiddy advice if you know what I mean~"

Ruby: "Like Yang?"

Yang: "Hey! I'm not crazy."

Blake: "But you tease people-"

Weiss: "-A lot." Which the gold dragon could only pout at her teammate's word, because it's true. Oh ho ho… Just they wait, she's gonna get them back for this.

The scene change to another gear shop: Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe. This one has the same feeling as Jelonzo's Jelly Fresh; It is a store with a clean and tidy decorating style, white wall and dark brown floor color scheme.

Narrator 2: "Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe is a clothing boutique run by a jellyfish named: Jelfonzo. Unlike most jellyfish it can speak the Inkling language but it's almost if you learn to speak English by reading ancient Inkling literature."

Jeflonze is a light blue jellyfish with purple tint over his body, he wears a pink bowler hat with a tiny sliver pin; a white tee with a fuzzy object and a mouth print on it. And a big black bow with colorful snowflake pattern.

Jelfonzo: "Welcome to Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe. Shoulst thou here thy coin spend, unto me shall great profit be! Coin which, in turn, will allow thee fresh gear." 'Fattening my pockets all the while…' Too bad Jeflfonze is kinda a greedy merchant who like money, but he doesn't overcharge the price or doing shady business.

Mercury: "Another jellyfish that can't speak normal-"

Oobleck: "Hold on, is that Middle English he speaking?"

Trivia: Jelfonzo is Jelonzo' son. They both are the only jellyfishes that at least know how to speak Inklings, emphasize the part 'at least'. And yes, that's Middle English he is using, a lot of universe share the very same language together; most because the creator of the world decides it is the best way to let other creators understand each world easier. (Author note: About the exact language Remnant used, I decide to just make Remnant's exactly the same as real life.)

Pyrrha: "So the language we use is intentionally designed? So that other Gods like EXRB can understand us when they watch us?"

Trivia: Pretty much, even though there is language translation for minor language speakers, most Creators did choose to use English as a universal language.

Ruby: "Wow."

Oobleck: "Extraordinary! Who would think that the language we use is the same as in other worlds?"

Trivia: Universe is big, but the more you look into it, you will notice how small it actually is. Similar, yet different. Or Different, yet similar. One way or another.

Narrator 2: "His stranger manner of speaking aside, young squids of Inkopolis are crazy about his ways."

The screen change to the next gear shop: Shella Fresh

Unlike any of the previous stores, this one has a strong personal style; it was decorating more like a living space: comfit looking sofa, badass looking guitar, skateboard shelves suspended by chains, and lastly, shoe boxes everywhere.

Narrator 2: "Next up! The shoe shop: Shella Fresh. They have all kinds of footwear here: Sneakers, sandals, boots, you name it!"

The owner of the store is a tall yellow spider crab. He has a bulky body with skinny limbs; a pair of arms, 3 pairs of legs; he has long antennaes that act like mustache.

He wears thick white, oval-rimmed sunglasses; two spiky lip rings below his lips; a black tank top; an iron necklace that appears to be a crab claw; and plaid-patterned shorts. For the legwear: his main legs that he was standing on wears tall white boots with black laces, his other legs have shoes which appear to be slip-ons but in different colors.

Bisk: "AYYYYYY! Welcome to Shella Fresh."

Narrator: "And might I add that Bisk is the least crabby spider crab I've ever met. He's got an air of experience and he's pretty chill guy to… well… to boot."

Bisk: "Hah! You look like you just show up for your first day of school. Loosen up, duder! I got you. All my gear comes with abilities that help you step up your game."

Oobleck: "Bisque…"

Blake: "His name is literally a type of soup made from crustaceans." She massage her temper, gods… (Irony entirely intended, mind you.) whoever gods created this world, their taste of pun is way worse than Yang. And the worse part? Yang is going to try hard in order to reach their level. And they will be the first hand victim of these pun harassment.

Weiss: "Oh Oum, another food-based name." She bury her face in hands. She is very close to being done.

Nora: "Urggggg! Just stop these annoy puns already!"

Narrator 2: "Last but not least, let's hit up the weapon shop: Ammo Knights." The screen showing a familiar-looking store.

Ruby: "Hey! It's Sheldon' store!"

Blake: "So he moves his shop to this galleria?"

Yang: "Seems like it."

Sheldon: "Hello, hello! Let me guess-you're looking for some new weapons? You've come to the right place!" It seems we are having some déjà vu here.

Narrator 2: "You may recognize the horseshoe crab who runs the place. Sheldon has a gift for weapon design and his uncanny ability to blather on about ink weaponry is second to none."

Sheldon: *Weapon nerd blathering excessively.*

Roman: "Sheesh, this guy surely does give historian here a run for his money." He's talking about Doc Oobleck's blather when it comes to history.

Despite the comment was coming from a criminal, people from Beacon can't help but agree with him. Much to the doctor's displeasure.

Narrator 2: "I know what you are thinking. If only you can tune out his weapon dissertations with a press of a button. Well, NOW YOU CAN!" The screen just skips all the harangue Sheldon was blabbing.

Sheldon: *Weapon nerdy gibberish*

Narrator 2: "Sheldon really out-done himself, I can't wait to study these weapons in greater detail."

Sun: "Wow, they just pull a 'skip dialogue' on him."

Neptune: "Must be a God's thing."

Ruby: "What?! NOOO! I want to hear detail about what those weapons can do!"

The rest of the audience can only wonder how it was physically possible to skip a person's dialogue & talking.

Narrator 2: "To start: weapons come in sets of 3. A Main weapon, a Sub weapon, and a Special weapon."

Narrator 2: "Let's examine some Main weapons first.

Your standard shooters are great for both splatting opponents and in concur; there are many different types of shooters to choose from.

Rollers are adept at ink, feature quickly and devastating at close range, they can steamroll opponents while rolling along the ground or cling a wall of ink to keep opponent at bay.

Chargers are long-range weapons well-suited for sniping distant foes, they have a long and narrow ink trajectory which is ideal for creating ink claims that your team can quickly swim through, but they are generally pretty slow at inking turf."

Winter: "So far the 3 types didn't get too much of changes."

Narrator 2: "Splating cannons like chargers have to be charged up before unleashing a torrent of ink, but what a torrent it is. They are slow though and the long charging time leaves you vulnerable."

Coco: "Well, that's pretty much about it." There is not much one can ask when choosing minigun as their weapon. The advantage trade is very restricting with this one.

Sun: "Wouldn't that be a bad thing when you facing agile opponent?"

Coco: "That's where Bunbun here comes from. She got skill and she's a nimble one, she can cover the part I'm lacking. You should see her when she's fighting with legs if you know what I mean~" The last part makes all male teenager face blush when the *cough* 'dirty' imagination hits them.

This getting a result of a smug-looking fashionista, and a red face embarrassed bunny.

Velvet: "Coco!"

Coco: "Aww, don't sell yourself short, you know it was true."

Velvet: "COCO!"

Narrator 2: "Sloshers may be a rather unconventional weapon type, but there's no arguing with a full bucket of ink to the face." The Slosher is a type of weapon that is: water bucket.

Blake: "Water bucket?" She tilted her head, clearly confused. So is the others.

Yang: "Well… in a sense it worked… so… yea?" Consider it was all about spreading inks, this is a logical choice. But… man, does it look silly by using a water bucket to fight?

Ilia: "I really can't imagine using a water bucket to fighting."

Sun: "You are not the only one."

Narrator 2: "Blaster shootout a ball of ink that explodes on impact or in midair. It's great for splatting opponents hiding behind corners

Each weapon type has its plain enemy weakness, so you may want to shop around before you settle down."

Narrator 2: "In Splatoon 2, some of the weapons have extra functionality that was not present in the first game.

Chargers now let you keep your charge while swimming around in ink.

Rollers can be swung vertically to increase your range.

And the new Dualies let you dodge roll.

As you can see, some weapons open up some interesting maneuvers."

Narrator 2: "But what good is R&D without the development part? Introducing the Clash Blaster!" The screen showing a gun that looks like a mechanical pencil sharpener, with canyon as its bullets.

The teenagers can't help but tilted their head at the sight again.

Jaune: "Is that… canyon?"

Qrow: "Canyon bullets? Am I drunk already?"

Summer: "No Qrow, you are not drunk yet."

Qrow: "Good. (Proceed to chugged the second bottle of booze.)"

Narrator 2: "It has short range but the high firing rate and explosive tendencies keep the enemy at bay."

Glynda: "Of course it explodes. Sigh... what's next? Weaponized pen?"

Narrator 2: "Introducing the Flingza Roller! Its horizontal swings are fast and though its vertical swings take longer. Deflect ink further too! Believe it or not, the Roller change shape depends on how you swing it… I wonder if its shape-shifting has a special significance to Inklings." This time it was a paint roller that's design is based on a fountain pen, when swing, the pen has its cap on, which act as the part of roller.

No one dare says anything; Goodwitch did not think her little rant would somehow become true.

Trivia: A bit of later warning, but watch out any word you guys said, it might be real things in other Universe, with infinity worlds; comes with infinity possibility, and infinity weird things you may or may not want to know.

Ozpin: "We'll… keep that in mind."

Narrator 2: "Introducing the Goo Tuber!" This time it was a Charger weapon which is based on fire hose, seriously, who designed these weapons?

…

Ghira: "A fire hose."

Sun: "It's official, they can make anything into weapon if they want." No one feels like to argue with him on that.

Narrator 2: "This one is special, they hold a charge for an extremely long time, and as a result, you can move through a better location while powered up and unleashed a mighty sneak attack. Ka-Chou" Compared to normal charge hold, which can only hold for 1 second when they dive in inks, 5 second is a really long time advantage.

Taiyang: "Seems like a good choice if these Chargers require times to prepare their attack."

Narrator 2: "Introducing the Dapple Dualies! Even for a pair of dualies, these things are incredibly light in weight, that way you spend less time dodge rolling and more time winning."

Ren raises an eyebrow at this, apparently dual pistol is a thing in Turf War now, which got him a little bit of interest. Sure, he has no problem using other firearms, but he'll always prefer dual pistol if possible. He wonders how much he can fair in Turf War.

Narrator 2: "But what about Sub weapons? In addition to spreading inks tactical. Sub Weapons provide other abilities that help both the defense and reconnaissance; some are really making waves with Inklings.

For instance, the Autobomb locates and hunts down enemy." The Autobomb is an object that looks like a little submarine with propeller guard, and a pair of stubby leg that helps it chase its target, and ironically, it never dive into inks despite being a submarine. And despite its funny behavior, the explosive range is quite huge.

Nora: "Snort, it walks like a little ducky."

Narrator 2: "The appealing aiming Toxic Mist can be throwing, surrounding them in a harmful gas. And that's just the beginning." The screen showing what looks like a dangerous matter sealed in a chemical flask. It was throwing to the opponent, forming an ominous fog around a certain zone.

Winter: "Wait… is that-" She eyes weiden by the object that was showing on screen.

Ironwood: "Chemical weapon." He furrowed brows, he knows very well what this two word means, and he does not like it.

Sun: "Chemi-what weapon?" He asks, confused about the word he just heard.

Weiss: "Chemical weapon, it means weapons that contain elements that are mostly unnatural and functioning based on chemical action."

Sun: "Anddd?" Still confused about the problem.

Neptune: "It's usually matters that are harmful or deadly to bodies. Depend on what matters, but usually most of it, and Arua usually can't block it." He clarify the reason for his leader.

Sun: "Oh… that's… pretty bad."

Neptune: "It is."

Glynda: "And which had been classified as illegal in all 4 Kingdoms." She adds.

Sienna: "Oh? Do they? Do those who are response for the safety of people actually think so?" Illegal or not, it was no secret to powerful individuals like her to have knowledge on matters like this, even if it was only vaguely. It won't take a fool to figure out something like this is things that only 'resourced' people would be able to get a hold of. And the council of 4 kingdoms is known for have some… questionable authority. Atlas especially.

Winter: "I think we would appreciate if you Do Not speak ill to the council, Sienna Khan."

Sienna remains from making any further attempts to provoke, but her eyes never move from the stare locks with Winter. Both refuse the backdown.

Ozpin: "James, does Atlas have anything like this?" While James is a good man, it was no secret that he is also a man who is willing to pursue 'More Extreme' method when it comes to protecting others.

Ironwood: "I have personally make sure that Atlas will NOT make any of such things, and was the one who voiced that the existence of weapons like this won't do Remnant any good, or improve any relationship with other Kingdoms."

Sienna: "And to what points should 'WE' trust your word?"

Ironwood: "Like I would need to lie to a terrorist like you."

Sienna: "Good, I am so glad to know the protector of Atlas is not a dirty liar."

Winter: "Why you-"

[BEEP!] An ear-piercing alert sound echo the entire room. Stop the heating conversation from continuing.

Trivia: Ahem, I think Master would appreciate if you all keep this reaction as peaceful as possible. You do not wish to disappoint him, trust me. He can be really scary when he wants.

…

Qrow: "Still, I would like to hear from the man himself."

Ironwood: "Qrow."

Qrow: "Woody, Looked into our eyes, and tell us there really isn't such thing exist in Atlas."

Winter: "Didn't you hear the General-" She stand up from her seat, ready to give Qrow a piece of her mind, but was cut off by Ironwood.

Ironwood: "Schnee, there's no need." He simply calmly speak.

The two bitter relationships mans locked their stare, both refuse to broke from the eye contact. And it was clearly visible for others that both men want to strangle each other.

Qrow: "…"

Ironwood: "…"

Qrow: "Well? I'm waiting my answer?"

Ironwood: "I can personally guarantee, with my own reputation, and my identity as the General of Atlas, as well as my own life, there will be no chemical weapon being made, or being used, or even exist in Atlas, EVER."

…

Qrow: "Ok ok, sheesh, there's no need to getting all serious, I just need a yes or no. Learn to lay down a bit will you?"

Ironwood: "Not when it's dealing with the likes of you."

Qrow: "I'm so glad you take me serious, Jimmy."

Raven: "Will you two lovebirds quit show off your love affair? I am going to puke if you two keep continuing."

Qrow/Ironwood: "AS IN HELL I WOULD WANT RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS D**KHEAD/BASTARD!"

And the two realize they been baited by Raven. Which the woman herself has a s**t eating grin present on her face right now.

Qrow: "Raven…" He is gritting his teeth.

Raven: "What? You did tell the man to look at you in the eyes."

Qrow: "That's not what I mean and you know it!"

Raven: "Oh? Then what is it about?"

Qrow/Ironwood: "Urgggg!"

Taiyang: "10 lines they are actually engaged."

Ozpin: "25 lines they've actually sleep with each other once."

Glynda: "50 lines they've secretly adopt a son already." It was a lost bet, but man, was it a worthy one.

Qrow/Ironwood: "Not you guys too!"

Trivia。REC: Should I just resume the react? Because I'll be honest, this is kind amusing.

Qrow/Ironwood: "Yes please!"

Qrow: "Wait… what is that?" He notices something is different about the talking screen.

Trivia。REC: What what?

Qrow: "That thing on your screen or face, the upright corner." He points at the upper corner of the screen, where a weird red dot can be seen with a text: REC.

Trivia。REC: Ohhhh~ you mean the record function I was using right now?

Ironwood: "You what?!"

Trivia。REC: Can't let such good material go waste now can I? :D

Roman: "I'm starting to thinking you were actually the God-man himself." As amusing as it is to watch the Tin Man being embarrassing to no end, the fact that the screen is recording everything unnerves him. Were they actually being watched by that god this whole time?

Trivia。REC: Flattered. But NAN, more like Master EXRB's behave is rubbing off on me.

Roman: "Then you certainly got one helluva a good teacher."

Kali: "Speaking of which, what is he doing?"

Trivia: I'm afraid I am not allowed to say anything; it was supposed to be a surprise. Anyway, let's resume.

Narrator 2: "New Sub Weapons are currently in development, the plethora of unexpected tactics are possible when you mix and mastery of ink combination so try them out, and find what works for you."

The article now changes to the most important part, the new set of Special weapons that Trivia mentioned earlier.

Narrator 2: "Ah~ now for the All-New Special Weapons, and by 'All-New' I do mean all of them are NEW!"

Ruby: "Ohhhhh~"

Narrator 2: "As veterans know, you have to cover turf to fill up your gauge or no Special Weapon for you."

The screen showing a live-broadcast of a Turf War that is happening.

Narrator 2: "Additionally when another player' special gauges is full, Their UI icon on the broadcast screen will glow, giving more information on Inklings of which to act."

Ilia: "Not sure what this information has anything to do with the new weapons."

Penny: "Maybe it was for individuals like Mr. EXRB? Consider they can interact with this world as if it were a game?"

…

Junior: "Hearing that an entire world is a play toy for Gods still freaks me out."

Roman: "You are not the only one, buddy." He give his favorite bartender a pat on the back.

True, the very idea a world can be someone's play toy is unimaginable, or horror to even thinks about. Save for the two cursed people in present.

Narrator 2: "Tenta Missiles locked onto enemies and fire multiple projectiles." The screen showing an Inkling girl took out what looks like a pair of FREAKING missile launcher, each one holds 5 missiles. She locked on her enemy, and fires the missiles, bombards the enemy team.

…

Coco: "Kay… they take the term 'fighting' way too serious."

Mercury: "More like they are actually trying to murder each other…" For once, Mercury actually feels unnerved with violence. Because so far, everything they see is about 'how to blow up your enemy in order to win the game'.

Sun: "That… is awesome, but scary, and mostly plainly overkill."

Nora: "AWESOME! Renny! Did you see the way those missiles explode?!" There is literally stars in her eyes.

Glynda: "I am really starting to worry about Miss Valkyrie's mental health."

Ozpin: "I'm sure Mister Ren will keep her in line."

Glynda: "That's what makes me worry even more. Poor boy."

Narrator 2: "The Inkjet enables you to fly through the air and launch explosive blobs away at the enemy team." The Inkjet is very impressive to look at, the backpack didn't look bigger than an Inkling, and it was able to produce enough Ink to provide flight ability for almost 8 second, while still able to produce ammo for splatting, that fact along speak volume how much Ink that fuel tank contains.

Winter: "A liquid Jet pack?" A little piece of equipment was able to contain all those ink in it? The technic must be great if these Inklings were able to manage something like this.

Sun: "Cool, it's like flying, except without actual wing."

Penny: "Should I record this information as well? General?"

Ironwood: "Sure." 'But I doubt we would be able to pull this technology through…' Atlas has been trying to create dust jet pack, and the progress had always been… 'Crushing', gratefully there's no death in those failure attempt.

But Dr. Polendina is current onto a breakthrough. Wonder if he can ask the host to bring the doctor here, all these reactions might give him some new idea.

Narrator 2: "The String Ray fires high-pressure ink that can somehow shot through walls." The scene showcases what String Ray looks like when in action, a group of Inklings were not so lucky, they got ambushed by a laser ink shot through the wall, splat them.

People winced, that hurts, that looks absolutely painful.

Qrow: "Yep, do not want to get hit by that."

Narrator 2: "The Splashdown clears out enemies by causing an explosion. After you dive down to the ground from the air." An Inkling performs a dive punch, create an ink shockwave, knock out his enemies.

Ruby: "Hey! It's like Freezeburn!" Her eyes lit up, the move that was shown on-screen looks so much like their team move.

Weiss: "When you put it that way… both do share similarity." She rubs her chin, carefully inspect the action that was performed, and she finds herself agreeing.

Blake: "It does require a person to smash the ground below."

Yang: "Hell yeah! It's like a more offensive version."

Taiyang: "Freezeburn?"

Yang: "Our team attack, performance by me and Ice Queen here."

Weiss: "It's I and Weiss, and STOP calling me that!"

Narrator 2: "The Ink Storm always making it rain… Ink!" An Inkling throwing what looks like an engine on the ground, and the object immediately flies to the air, explode and forming a cloud made of inks, raining ink down below while moving.

Glynda: "Artificial rain?" Colored her impressed, man-made rain? Such thing was actually possible?

Oobleck: "The ability to alternate the weather? This is amazing!"

Sun: "Dude, Imagine if we could create rains as we want, Vacuo won't be a wasteland anymore."

Neptune: "Unnn, sure… that would be nice…"

Sun: "What? Afraid of water from the sky too?"

Neptune: "Dude, I thought we were over that."

Sun: "Seriously, you need to get over with that fear."

Unnoticeably, Ghira and Sienna both were thinking the same thing, if they were able to get a hold of this technology; maybe they could expand Menagerie's residential area toward the desert land, so their people could have a better environment to live.

Narrator 2: "Bomb Launcher allows you to launch a barrage of bombs onto the battlefield." The Bomb Launcher allows whoever using it able to throwing as many bombs as they wish in 6 seconds. That's a lot of explosive.

Trivia: And based on the weapon set you were using, the bomb set you can use in this Special Weapon is different too.

Nora: "How many are we talking here?"

Trivia: 5 sets. Autobomb, Burst-Bomb, Curling-Bomb, Splat-Bomb, and Suction-Bomb.

While no one knows how these bombs act in action, they all dread what Nora could do when she gets her hands on this Special Weapon.

Narrator: "Ink Armor increases defenses of all your allies for a set period of time, completely negating the damage from a single attack, no matter how strong." The Inklings that using Ink Armor are covered in a metallic ink, and their eyes are flashing with lights. Needless to say, they look menacing. ゴゴゴゴゴゴゴ (Jojo menacing effect)

Glynda: "How long does this armor last?"

Trivia: 6 seconds, enough to turn the tide.

Yang: *Snort*

Weiss: "Wait a minute, did you just-"

Trivia: Make an ocean-related pun? Yes, yes I did.

Taiyang: "Never have I felt this happy in my life." First a god, now an artificial intelligence? Boy, does he find his new favorite pun buddy.

Raven: "Sigh… Of course you would."

Narrator 2: "And finally, the Baller, put you in a giant explosive hamster ball, it will roll you wherever you want, even the walls. Just imagine the possibilities afforded by each of these Special Weapons." An Inkling girl activates the Baller, walks up a wall, right behind her enemy, and explode, splatter the enemy opponent.

Yang: "Okey, that looks goofy in action. Even if it's useful though."

Ruby: "Reminds me that time when Zwei using the running wheel."

Qrow: "Oh… rights, almost forgot that things exist."

Weiss: "Wait, you had a running wheel for Zwei?"

Yang: "Story for another time, but it's a good one."

And we are done here with the NEW Special Weapons, we-

Nora: "Hey! Hold on! Where is the giant hammer! Fraud! I called FRAUD! I want my refund!"

Ren: "Nora, this is not a movie; you didn't pay any line for it."

Trivia: By the time of this research file, the giant hammer is still in development. Oops?

Nora: "Don't you dare oopsies me! Mister!"

Trivia: I'll… arrange with Master to get you the hammer? How about that?

Nora: "Deal, and if I don't get the hammer, I'll break your leg."

Trivia: I don't have legs. I am just a program.

Nora: "I'll find a way, PrOmiSeD." The last word was said in a twist way that somehow sends chill down everyone's spine, expect Tyrian, and Salem.

Trivia: Should I feel threatening by this? I'll be honest, I don't have code that allow me to understand fear.

Roman: "You probably should."

Hazel: "I can't even imagine the trouble you had to go through young man…" Sympathy, that's something Hazle rarely does these days, and when he did, he means it.

Ren: "Eventually you get used to it. *sigh*"

Sun/Neptune/Taiyang/Qrow/Ironwood/Roman/Junior/Ghira: "Oum bliss you…"

Trivia: Moving on then.

Narrator 2: "So far we've examined Inkling here, weapons, and the strengths and weaknesses inherent to each of it. It's important to choose the right ones to take into battle for the stage and mode you've selected.

Speaking of modes. Turf War is just that: a battle for territory. No matter how many times you get splat, if you have the most turf, victory is yours.

It really pays to cover up enemies in ink and not only as your coverage it reduces theirs and restricts their movement around the stage." At the end of the match, Judd can be seen again determine who is the winner team, but this time, there is a helper around: Lil' Judd. A cat that looks exactly like Judd, aside from the fur color and the pea eyes, the tuxedo fur pattern and the pointy tail is exactly the same.

Ruby: "Hey, it's a mini version of Judd."

It takes all the will power for Weiss to stop herself from squeaking in the adorableness, she wants to snuggle the little tuxedo cat. A few other female audiences share the same reaction.

Sun: "Hun? Did he become a dad?"

Trivia: Actually… Lil' Judd is a clone of Judd.

Wait. What?!

Mercury: "Hold up… that cat is a clone?!"

Trivia: Yep. :P

Ironwood: "How… is that even possible?!" Ok, for once he feels like Atlas really didn't sound that impressed with all the achievement they did.

Trivia: … well… this part of information is supposed to be explained by Master, so I'm afraid I'm not allowed to say much, but I'll give an answer: the people of this world has figure out how to clone life.

Okey… new question, just how far behind is Remnant's technology?

And, wouldn't that be illegal? Or against the rule of nature?

So much need to be answered when the host returns.

Narrator 2: "Inklings will do battle everywhere, City streets; A sport club; An academy; A concert; A race track and so on. Catch my drift? I certainly hope so. Because these stages are riddled with hazards, such as this shipyard. Either use them to your advantage, or get splatting. It's your move."

The following Turf War stages are:

The Reef, as the name itself implied, it's a residential area for these evolved sea creatures;

Musselforge Fitness, a sport club for all kinds of fitness training, mainly climbing training tho… ;

Inkblot Art Academy, an art academy for all kinds of arts: fashion, design, aesthetic;

Starfish Mainstage, a concert stage right beside a beach, despite not able to touch the water, Inklings like to watch the ocean;

Humpback Pump Track, a bicycle training ground;

Sturgeon Shipyard, a shipyard that's holding the Turf War while building ships… that's totally (not) safe at all… ;

Port Mackerel, a cargo storage yard.

And last, Moray Towers, a twin parking lot towers.

The teenagers can't help but envy the trendy and novelty structure buildings of the other society. There are things they never saw in their life.

The scene again shows the familiar two teams facing each other in Turf War, with the huge title.

Ranked Battle

Narrator 2: "In addition to Turf War, serious squid can experience the thrills of Ranked Battle."

Narrator 2: "There are 3 modes that rotate every two hours." Three pictures of the said mode is shown on the screen.

Tower Control / Splat Zones / Rainmaker

Weiss: "Finally, we can learn about what this Rainmaker mode is about."

Narrator: "Splat Zones: Fight for control of the splat zones placed on the stage, the team that maintains control of the longest reign supreme.

Tower Control: Fight for control of a tower that moves on rails when you standing on. Rid it all the way to the goal in the other team's area to win. The tower will stop at each checkpoint, resulting in fierce battle for possession."

Winter: "So these two modes remain the same as the previous files states."

Narrator 2: "Rainmaker: The team that carries the Rainmaker to the goal in the other team's area will be declared the winner. The Rainmaker itself is a weapon that can fire a powerful torrent shot. Pushing your team forward while protecting the Rainmaker is the key to victory."

Pyrrha: "So that's what that thing is."

Ruby: "An energy blaster. That's sooooo cool!"

Ironwood: "So this mode is basically similar to Capture The Flag, the first team plant the flag in the enemy base wins." To be fair, he kind called it in his mind, with the way how these Inklings… well… 'Play' their games, practical drill like this is bound to happen, still, it is a welcome sight to see.

Narrator 2: "As you win Ranked Battles, your rank will increase, this will result in the match of the player of a similar skill level in future Ranked Battles. This time around you'll have a separate rank for each mode.

Prove you can out into the competition and you may move up two or more ranks at a time."

Come to think about it, it was probably better this way, some people are good at solo, others are good at team, and everyone all has area they are better at.

Narrator 2: "League Battle allows you to form a team with friends by the long side and battle your way to the top of the chart. You can enlist one other friend to form a pair and be matched with another pair or connect with 3 friends to form a force regime team."

Doing a 1v1, 2v2, and team. Ok, their fighting system is really similar to Remnant's tournament.

Narrator 2: "League Battle play out as Ranked Battles over a 2 hour period or until the stages change, your story based on your wins and losses during that period.

If you play well, you can receive an In-Game Medal to commemorate your awesomeness."

Recognition of achievement, that's cool. At Beacon you really don't get to decide who is the strongest, sure, there is the praise from the Professors, but come on, Medal is way cooler for recognitions. How can you say no for that?

Narrator 2: "Now. Oh… well if it isn't Merch the sea urchin." The scene changes to the entrance of Deca Tower, that one tower with multiple billboards, and right beside the entrance, a person can be seen.

Merch: "Hey, chum. So what can I help?"

Murch is a sea urchin; he looks like a smaller Spyke except that Murch has only one eye and way shorter than Spyke. Like Spyke, he has orange skin and his eye has green sclera too, but with a purple iris and blue pupil. His hair, unlike Spyke, is round tip rather than sharp tip. He wears a purple bandana with designs similar to Spyke's poncho, a white T-shirt with black sleeves, black jean shorts, and blue shoes.

While the teenagers are no racism, they feel slightly uncomfortable by Murch's one big eye. For obvious reason, because they never see people with one eye, and no, disability does not count in this category.

Sun: "Okaay… that just look… unnatural…"

Narrator 2: "Talk to this guy and take your Gear from fresh to freshest!"

Merch: "Choose the Gear and Ability you want."

Coco: "So he is the abilities modifier in this place."

Qrow: "Talk about coincidence, both are sea urchin."

Trivia: Murch & Spyke knows each other for a long time, and Murch looks up to Spyke, it was through Spyke' successful business in Inkopolis plaza that Murch decide to start the same business in Inkopolis Square.

Summer: "So that's why."

Weiss: "Just because someone is successful at something doesn't mean you should just follow after, what if it fails?" She states her thought annoyingly. While she still has much to learn before she inherits SDC, she least knows that opening a business is not easy at all.

Trivia: Spyke's business had made over 10 million G in a year. And their currency value is similar to your Line. Which basically means that's way more than your f**got father can make in a year.

Weiss spit her drink. So are Winter and a few more un-fortune souls who decide to drink at that time.

*cough cough cough*

Weiss/Winter: "He WHAT?!"

Qrow: "Dang, greedy bastard got real competition here."

Trivia: By the way, Murch's name is a wordplay and combination of "Merchandise" and "Urchin".

…

Raven: "You did not just…"

Trivia: Yes I did.

Sienna: "Somehow I feel that you are way worse than our host."

Trivia: That's what I exist for: Calling pointless fact and act like a pointless thing.

…

Oobleck: "That's… sounds-"

Port: "-depressing."

Narrator 2: "Depending on the ability, you can reduce your ink consumption or move a bit faster."

Narrator 2: "You see, Gears have different kinds of abilities. Some for Headwear; some for clothing; and even shoes. Let's see, I have a number of trendy Gear Abilities listed here.

First up: Thermal Ink. This ability allows you to track distant enemy that you hit with your main weapon." The enemy Inklings that got splat by the inks got exposed of their location when they try to hide behind covers.

Port: "Ho ho! This could be proved very useful on complex terrain."

Ilia: "Heat tracking?" This kind of reminds her some snake Faunus in White Fang, they tend to use this advantage when they try to locate intruders.

Narrator 2: "The Object Shredder ability increase damage dealt to all non-player targets." With a comparison, the Inkling that equips the Object Shredder was able to destroy the enemy Sub-Weapon quicker than normal time.

Weiss: "Prevent enemy team from set up traps"

Narrator 2: "Quick Respawn reduce your respawn time if you get splat repeatedly without splatting anyone yourself." The Inkling that didn't splat any enemy gets respawn quicker than the one that splat enemy.

Ozpin: "Interested, instead of reduce the time a player comes back, it seems this ability is more like an Insurance mechanism, should one performance poorly."

Trivia: It used to be just respawn quickly, but it was rather unbalanced, so the creator makes some changes.

The audience could only nods their head in acknowledge. Since they know nothing about the basic standard of abilities, and they are not the people who create this world. They don't have much to judge here.

Narrator 2: "On the flip side, Respawn Punisher increase respawn time and the special gauge spawn penalty for you and any player who splat you."

Ironwood: "A double-edged sword. You sacrifice your respawn time, in exchange; you reduce the chance your enemies get to use the Special Weapon." (Author Note: Yes, I know this information is different than what the in-game said, but in my defense, Respawn Punisher is a horrible ability, it punishes you more than your enemy. So let's pretend it as a good ability, this is a fanfiction after all.)

Narrator 2: "And… the Drop Roller allows you to dodge when you perform the Super Jump, after you landing you can perform a forward or sideways roll when you land."

The ability itself is hard to judge by explanation alone, but with a showcase, it was way easier to understand. An Inkling Charger is trying to do a 'spawn kill', point his gun at the landing point of his enemy, wait for him to jump straight into his trap, but what he did not expect, is that the enemy Inkling dodge roll out from his attack, and splat him in return.

Yang: "Thank Oum, those kinds of prick are annoyed as Hell."

Winter: "Spawn kill?"

Neptune: "In a multiplayer combat games, mostly First Person Shooter games like this Turf War. Kill another player as they spawn. This is dishonorable because the player is unable to react before they are dead or have taken significant damage, and depending on the game may be weaponless or inadequately armed." He explained.

-Meanwhile… with EXRB

EXRB: "Okey, no more Mr. nice guy anymore, you wanna go? I'll kick your ass so hard your spine getting destroyed so you can become a disable you piece of s**t." He ranting while Super Jumping.

As our host landing, he immediately gets his face blast by a charged Ink shot. Splat him. [1]

*Sound of respawning* And someone's eyes is twitching.

…

EXRB: "Mother F-"

-Let's return to our audiences

Raven: "How Shameful." And she got a lot of weird look from others. (Mostly people who know her)

Raven: "What? I may be a bandit, but I have honor, remember that."

Yang: "Yea, and abandon your family doesn't count as dishonor…"She gritted teeth eyes constantly change from lilac to red and muttered her hatreds, but not enough for anyone to hear, except one person who hears the whole sentence.

Blake 'Yang…'

Narrator 2: "Want to know what you are up against? Check out the other player's gear on the live broadcast. Or just check it with your Squid Phone."

Qrow: "Seriously, who does that in the middle of the battle?"

Winter: "Apparently they do."

Qrow: "Shush you." And the two start doing stare contest again… *Sigh*

Narrator 2: "Gear Abilities present many unique challenges, so it pays to study not only your gear, but the competitions as well." The screen showing 26 abilities icon. (Author Note: And I am a lazy ass s**t who is too tired to type all of them out.)

Narrator 2: "Remember, Merch can add or remove Gear Abilities,"

Merch: "Ok, all done. Hope it improves your game, but don't come crying to me when you start losing battles."

Mercury: "Man, what a brat." And he gets an eye roll from both Emerald & Roman.

Narrator 2: "Now, for the job everyone's been talking about, I have some new information that I'm happy to share."

Weiss: "Job?"

Narrator 2: "The job description says it's easy work with good pay, work together as a team before to splat Salmonids and collect their Power Eggs."

Splatoon2

SALMON RUN

"Salmonids?" A lot tilted their heads, clearly confused about this information.

Ironwood: "Collecting Power Eggs again? Is this other group fighting for resources?"

Narrator 2: "Apparently this is the place in hiring, looks kind of shady if you ask me." A shady looking garage can be seen in one of the back alleys in Inkopolis Square.

Narrator 2: "They're not always hiring though, they're only open when the Salmonids are on the move."

Emerald: "Again, what the heck is a Salamonid?"

Trivia: All shall be revealed soon. Keep watch.

Narrator 2: "Let's see, I've pull some strings and got a hold of this manual. It's all about Salmonids, which I'm all about studying." A file of a bunch weird-looking detailed fish sketches can be seen. They mostly look like fish, there's no doubt, but unlike most fish, they stand on the ground by their belly like seals.

For the appearance they have deep gray scales, white belly, and orange dorsal fin, as for the face, their eyes ball is huge, poking out from their eye stock, the eye color is lime yellow, with a dot-like black pupil with red iris, their mouth is always opening, showing their jagged teeth. And they somehow all wearing a yellowgreen pants, with an elastic rope pull the pants up.

Blake: "Are those… salmon?" Ok, it was a good thing she prefer Tuna more than Salmon, because she was sure as hell that these Salmon does not look tasty for her.

Milita: "Gross."

Melanie: "Ugly."

Jaune: "Chum, Smallfry, Cohock, Snatcher?" He read out the name? that was shown on the screen.

Pyrrha: "Are those names of these creatures?"

Trivia: These 'Gross' n 'Ugly' looking fish you are referring to are known as Salmonid, they are fierce beast that hunting for a living, and also a group of Power Egg stealer. And which I forgot to mention earlier, Power Egg is also a type of energy resources like Zap Fish.

Glynda: "Steal energy resources, so they are thieves too."

Ghira: "Fighting for energy? Are they like Octarians? Or is it a conflict of the 3 species fighting for resources?"

Trivia: There is a mutual relationship between Salmonids and Octarians. Salmonids provide eggs that can be used as energy, and the Octarians provide technology/machinery/weaponry.

Cinder: "A trade agreement."

Roman 'You don't say? But it clearly is not my case.' Seriously, now he finally has some time to not worrying about the plans of this b**ch, he is starting to wonder if he has made some bad life decisions that lead to this 'alliance'.

Let's see… Little Red constantly drop in? Two annoying little s**t who constantly trying to set him off? Forcing to work with a bunch of megalomania nutjob who think they are the superior life form? Getting his ass stuck in this pile of crazy s**t plan he wants nothing to do with? Have to fake getting caught and spend his whole day sitting in a boring ass prison waiting for the next phrase without any cigar? Having Neo's life threatened without her realizing it and have to try to save her from this crazy b**ch?

…

Yep, it is official, he f**ked up really badly. Maybe it's time to seeking for help; perhaps if he asks nicely, their host will save both him and Neo, mostly Neo. He'll do anything. Even if he have to step as low as help elderly cross the road for an entire day… maaaaybe, depends.

Anyway, enough about our crime lord's life review. We have other people to focus and other questions to answer.

Sienna: "But it seems these Salmonids are coming from the water? Does the water not affecting them?"

Trivia: They are one of the creatures that didn't fully evolve into land creature, they can live in waters. And as unfortunate as it can get, the time right now happens to be the time in Inkopolis where Salmonids doing their 70 years cycles migration visit again…: Migrate to Inkopolis, and hunting Power Eggs as their food refuel supply, while trying to get other resources for the next part migrate in water. It just happens that the Octarians decide to use this as a chance to trumpet Inklings. Distracting Inklings with the attack of Salmonids, and stealing their Zap Fish to complete their Octo Weapons to start another War. All at the little cost of some weapon and technology.

Qrow: "Talk about bad luck." Seriously, it seems bad luck is a running theme in all universe, be it a person, or whole species.

Ironwood: "As much as I don't want to admit, it's a sound strategy, making your enemy putting their focus away, and strikes in once they are vulnerable."

Cinder is feeling very amusing right now, HOW irony. The guardian of Remnant still failed to notice their biggest mistake.

Narrator 2: "It sure helped out back at the lab, especially when studying dangerous boss Salmonids." The screen showing another file, this time with more weird fish sketches. They looked like they are weaponized.

Yang: "Man, what are these? Some sort of mutant experiment?"

Roman: "Can't argue with this one. These are some ugly fishes."

Narrator 2: "Ahh! The Steel Eel. These Salmonid block your path with their long body and lay down ink wherever they go." The Steel Eel is some sort of machine eel, a metal Salmonid head with an eel-like body made from multiple Inkjets, and a control pad at the end. Control by a Salmonid. It was a weapon that chases people and leaves an ink trail on the ground.

It chasing a poor Inkling to the edge of the platform, and splat him when he got nowhere to run. And it always leading a bunch Smallfry with it, making it hard for the Inklings to decide who to shoot first.

Summer: "Huh, they are like King Taijitu, expect one head."

Velvet: "Wouldn't it count as 2 if we count the Salmonid that's piloting it?"

Taiyang: "Means they could only go for one direction a time then."

Narrator 2: "Flyfish jet packs to hover while firing Squid seeking missiles." The Flyfish is a flying missiles launcher, pilot by a Smallfry; it contains a spherical cockpit, attached with two missiles launchers that resemble beverage coolers, one red and one blue. As for the missiles, it looks like some kind of soda bottle.

The way it keeps its distance away from the Inklings team making it very difficult to shoot it down. And the hoard of Salmonids on the ground and those missiles that are heading toward them is not helping at all.

Sun: "Wow, that looks very troubling to deal with."

Neptune: "It's like facing all kinds of Grimm at the same time."

Narrator 2: "The Steelhead, this behemoths fills bombs on his head with toxic ink, and then throws them at targets." Steelhead, a fearsome-looking giant fish that is the size of an Ursa Major. Yellow eyes with red iris like most of its fellow Salmonid, steel looking scale, heavily armored, biting on what looks like a scuba device, a set of… car tires equipped on its back? Ok, what is this beast?

Yang: "Heh, look doesn't mean everything, I bet a few bombs straight to the face will finish it. Hack, I bet my punch can send it flying."

Blake: "Which you have to get hit first in order to activate your Semblance if you want to punch it flying." She rolls her eyes, of course Yang's resolution is always punch her enemy flying.

Yang: "Hey, doesn't denial the fact I can sent those ugly guy flying."

Trivia: Actually, Steelhead' scale is as hard as steel, it didn't get this name for nothing. It'll deflect any ink shots and buff off all kinds of impact, means they won't be sent flying, the only way to splat it is splat the bomb on its head, let the inks flow in its inner body.

Yang: "Oh…" She feels turning down by the fact that this thing can buff her punch, and disgust by the fact that you can only kill this thing by giving it a brutal death.

Nora: "Ewww. That's some disgusting way to go..."

Narrator 2: "I'm afraid that's not all, other undiscovered species about Boss Salmonids lurk in the depths." The scene showing the Inkling team struggle with a dome device? Looking thing, the ink shot did nothing on it, and it seems it got a missile launcher on it.

The next foe that was showed was a weird tower looking thing, and it seems this thing was built by pots and cans. Yes… this thing was literally pots and cans stack up altogether. A Salmonid with a gun nozzle gas mask sitting on the very top, firing a String Ray looking alike laser!

Taiyang: "For a bunch of energy stealer, they look like such a pain to deal with."

Mercury: "Pffff, please, they are just a bunch of pathetic smelly seafood equipped with scrap metal equipment, without those, what can they do? Try to bite your flesh off?" Mercury feels bore, these dumb looking fish didn't looks as deadly as the narrator claims. Besides, they fight with inks, compared to dust, they stand no chances.

Roman: "Oh god, please tell me you did not just say that."

Mercury: "Why is that? Afraid of fishes?"

And then the screen showing a poor Inkling getting mauled by a Maws in one bite, a giant Salmonids that can swallow a person whole. One BITE.

Ok… maybe he can't deal with these seafoods…

Roman: "Because that happened." For whatever reason, seeing someone getting mauled whole make Roman got shiver down his spine. Weird, those times where people gets mauled by Beowolf never unnerved him… ok, maybe a little, but never scares him.

…

*Blargh* Oh… that's Jaune, he vomit. Being completely disgust by the horrible scene he just witnesses. Luckily a trash can appear in front of him right before he vomit.

Pyrrha: "Jaune!"

Narrator 2: "Science changes with time, and so too does the water level." There is one factor that's about the Salmon Run, the Known Occurrence. A well… much more dramatic name for natural hazards, with a slightly twist: they are not just deadly, but unfairly deadly.

In this case, water level that keeps rising and lowering, making the team constantly on the run. And since the Salmonids doesn't get hurt by the water, they could ambush the team from any direction, any moment.

Weiss: "How is this even an EASY JOB!?" This job is dangerous, absolutely dangerous!

Glynda: "If this is how they consider as easy…"

Ghira: "Then I would hate to know what they consider hard…"

Narrator 2: "Stay on guard when fogs hits, Salmonids will attack from all sides." The fogs is very thick, you can barely make out the surrounding.

Oobleck: "Fogs."

Port: "Nasty situation."

Qrow: "That's it, I'm putting my bets, it could get worse."

Narrator 2: "As night falls, the Salmonids will rush you with incredible speed." Unsurprisingly, it did get worse.

Neptune: "Ok, that's just unfair; they get some kind of boost at night."

Narrator 2: "It certainly is dangerous work."

"You don't say!" At this point Weiss just practically yelling at the video.

Yang: "Sheesh, chillout Ice-" A death-glare from Weiss was enough to shut her up.

Narrator 2: "However, special rewards make it more than worth the trouble. Some item can only be earned in Salmon Runs. They may open up new possibilities and battles, so why not give it a go?" The so-called reward is the fashion gears… fashion gears you have to put your life at risk to be able to acquire.

People from Beacon all look at the fashionista. They demand an answer for this kind of behavior.

Coco: "Ehhh… I'm fairly sure I am not that persist enough to risk my life for fashion gears." It was not the sudden attention that makes her uncomfortable, it was the un-character death-glare expression Velvet is giving her that unnerves her.

Velvet: "You better NOT." Gosh, who knows Velvet can be as scary as Professor Goodwitch?

(Author note: And here is the part where the Splatnet 2 service was announced, the Nintendo Switch Online, the voice chat, control sensitivity, motion controls, Amibo, and the Squid Beat mini game. All of these information I have no idea how to write it in without make it look awkward. I am sorry but I am a s**tty writer.)

Narrator 2: "Now, if you still feel that you are not ready for the job, maybe a few practices will help you. Here, The Shore, you can play locally with friends, or find player that's looking for competes for a game." An amusement arcade was shown for the audiences.

Yang: "So there is an arcade that provides private room for practice game, awesome."

Narrator 2: "You even get to pick any mode or stage you want. Set up the rules and step up your game!" Seems like the introduction for the Inkopolis Square is all done here, but wait… what is this?

A strange picture was shown on the screen, An Inkling girl (Agent 4), Marie from the Squid Sister, and Sheldon. With a bunch of Octarains soldiers.

Winter: "Wait… Is this about the war again?"

Narrator 2: "Notice this manhole? Umm… Squidhole in the plaza? It leads to the home of the Octarians, arch-nemesis of Inklings." A man-I mean Squidhole is located right in front Sheldon's store. And… there is a person dressed in some traditional Mistra-like clothes standing on it. (Author Note: Kimono is a formal garment in Japan, and Mistra fashion is based on East Asian culture.)

Ruby: "Wait, that's Marie." She remembers the squid idol star sister.

Weiss: "What is she doing there? What happen this time?"

Jaune: "And it seems Sheldon is in this too."

Trivia: Remember the New Squidbeak Splatoon Cap'n Cuttlefish mention before?

The few audiences that actually pay attention to things like this nod. While others that didn't remember it shakes their head.

Trivia: It was a platoon of soldiers who fought against Octarians during the Great Turf War. Lead by Cap'n Cuttlefish.

"Great War!?" They have a great war too?!

Trivia: Yes, this world too has a great war. A lot of worlds out there share the same kind of past too.

Hearing such things depressed a lot, it seems war exist everywhere.

Oobleck: "Wait… if this Captain Cuttlefish had fought in a Great War… How old is he?"

Trivia: 130 years old. Inklings & Octarains' lifespan is longer than both Human and Faunus.

Ok… that explains his body condition.

Ren: "I… can understand how much of an important role he must have in this world, but what does this have to do with idol? Sheldon I can understand, since he is an arms merchant."

Trivia: Callie & Marie are both Cuttlefish's granddaughters, both idol stars are agents of this organization, Callie is Agent 1, and Marie is Agent 2, the Inkling girl back in the previous video is Agent 3, this Inkling girl Marie ask for help is Agent 4. As for Sheldon, he is the technical support team, provides weapons or upgrade.

Winter: "That's all? 6 People to uphold the safety of an entire society?" And a certain group slowly avoids making eye contact with Winter. Not because that's exactly what they were secretly doing this entire whole time…

Trivia: To be fair… this one is the new platoon, the old platoon disband after the war ends, but since the Octarians decide to start a new war, Cuttlefish decide it's time to form a new platoon, anddddd… Callie & Marie both Voluntary join. And don't worry; they both are very good at Turf War.

Nora: "Cool~ It's like double identity secret agent! You are a famous idol pop star, and WHA-BAM! You are also a secret agent who protects peace!"

Ilia: "That… sounds extremely tiresome." 'And here I thought my double identity life is tiring already…'

Trivia: It is, finding balance in this kind of life is hard, but both cousins had each other's back.

Ghira: "While it's good to hear that the cousins are doing nicely. The more important question: what exactly are the Octarians trying to do by waging new wars? Surely there must be a reason here. Especially when they have apparently done it 2 times."

Trivia: … All you need to know is that the leader of Octarians decide that what they need is a society completely ruled by Octarians, the leader didn't just want to fight for the land of living, he also wants to gain control, he wants to rule over Inklings. He truly cares about his people, but his ideal world is wrong. And… he is more likely obsessed with his hatred.

Ruby: "Hatred?"

Trivia: He had to fight his friend, an Inkling friend in the Great Turf War, the fact their friendships become nothing and the fact he lose the war hit him harder than it was supposed to. He just kind… snapped, and loses any faith he has on friendship.

This… is sad… there's no other way to put it.

Friends turning against each other's throats? Such thoughts never once appear for the Hunters in training; they never consider such possible or want it to happen.

This information depresses Blake a lot. The entire situation just sounds so similar to the White Fangs.

Trivia: As much as I hate doing this, and the fact this was supposed to be Master's duty… Things like this is very common in the Universe, friends become foes. People hardly get the ending they deserve. That's why you should enjoy life even more, be happy when you have the chance, because you don't know when will it end.

The children nods their head, no one makes any comment.

Narrator 2: "Venturing hero will put you prowess to the test, and along against a multitude of challenges and an army of menacing Ontarians, it's also a great place to learn the battle bases. You can take different weapons into battle and master their many uses and nuances in combat situations." It showing Agent 4 going deep into Octo Canyon, splatting Octarians left and right. But… something doesn't look right.

Blake: "Is it just me or… does this place looks more…"

Nora: "Like a festival is going on?" True, Octo Valley has various fabrics, decorate tapes, balloons, and even glitter inks all over it.

Coco: "More like someone is re-decorate this place." Weird, but it seems whoever was re-decorating this place surely like the color magenta.

Narrator 2: "Oh… and what's up with Marie? She looks awfully hurried about something" A recorded voice file is being playing on the screen, it was Marie's voice. She sounds pretty stressed, and worries.

[Marie: "Agent 4, I want to thank you again for all you've done so far. I think it's time I told you about my other purpose in asking for your help…

When we met, I told you I was searching for someone…"]

And the voice record got cut.

Penny: "Why is the record cut off?"

Velvet: "And it seems she was looking for someone."

Blake: "Probably for the purpose of cliffhanger." She knows this kind of thing too well… it definitely is a cliffhanger.

And then everyone all turned their gaze toward the dual screen.

Trivia: … Ya all realize I can choose to not tell you what happened, right?

They keep staring.

Trivia: … fine, her cousin, Callie is currently missing. Reason unknown, but the last time she was seen was near Octo Valley, ya happy?

Port: "So she was looking for her missing cousin, with the history of Inklings & Octarians, it's safe to assume the Octarians at least has something to do with the missing of Miss Callie, and hopefully she is ok."

Trivia: That part of the story will have to wait for the next time, that's if Master wants to show you guys.

Narrator 2: "Well. We've seen some fresh weapons, gear, and stages today. What-what more can science offer? How about some content updates?"

Sun: "And here we go again."

Narrator 2: "New weapon are in development, say hello to the Brella" Brella is a weaponized umbrella that its main function is to block out any ink attack coming from the enemy. Its blocking range is bigger than normal umbrella's size. This weapon is the perfect choice if Inklings wants to go offensive & defensive at the same time, of course, at the cost of your vision when you unfold the Brella.

Neo's eyes lit up, so someone in this world prefers umbrella and parasol as weapons. Good. All that left is a hidden blade weapon functional.

Roman: "I see you found something you like?" He only received a light jab to the side as an answer.

Narrator 2: "Much like an Umbrella, it offers beauty and functionality. Press and hold the button to open it up and block enemy attack." The showcasing video also showing this weapon is not just defensive, but offensive as well. It was a shotgun umbrella, it fires ink in powerful manners. At the first sight, you would mistake this weapon as just an umbrella that shielding ink attack, but the main body of the weapon is the shotgun; the umbrella shield is the secondary function.

Summer: "Consider they fight by shooting ink at others, I can see the reason they build this weapon."

Pyrrha: "Just that you can't see your enemy when you folding the umbrella."

Sun: "Gotta make it a fair game somehow."

Narrator 2: "And if you continue holding down the busting trigger you can even do this!" The cover shield of the Brella launched from the stick part, moving on its own to push the enemy defense line until it hits wall.

Taiyang: "That's one way to break through enemy defenses."

Narrator 2: "Of course once used you won't be able to open it for a while so be careful."

So the Brella will regenerate a cover? Ok, that's some impressive technology.

Narrator 2: "Plus new Special Weapons are on the way." The scene was showing a sneak peek of the soon to be Bubble Blower.

As the name itself imply, it's a Special Weapon that is a giant bubble blower. It creates 3 special ink bubbles that'll react base on the ink it was splatting with: if splat by the same team inks, it'll grow its size; if splat by the opposite team inks, it'll shrink its size. But no matter which size it is, its cover range and damage is always impressive when it pops. Stay away from that bubble. And no, don't poke it!

Nora: "Can I-"

Ren: "No."

Nora: "But-"

Ren: "No."

Nora: "Poopy…"

Narrator 2: "And of course, new gear too! Fashion is a fickle beast after all."

Coco: "Understatement of the month." Few people raise their eyebrow at this.

Weiss: "Don't you mean Understatement of the year?"

Coco: "I already use that line, gotta keep my vocabulary fresh."

Yang: "I see what you did there, girl."

Coco: "What can I say? These Inklings are starting to rubbing off on me."

Narrator 2: "Overtime more stages will become available as well. Over at the Lab, we're crazy excited to calculate the many ways this will change the game." A sneak peek of a course directly builds on a ship, and a river carnal under a train bridge.

Jaune: "Wait, they can't touch water, so why are they fighting on a ship?"

Trivia: The respawn machine respawn them back on the track if they fall in the water, but it takes more time to respawn that is. Gathering dissolve ink is not an easy job.

Tyrian: "In other words: collecting body pieces." And of course, such comment makes people uncomfortable.

Trivia: 1. Disgust. 2. You are not wrong about that.

Narrator 2: "Expect weapon, gear, and stage updates for around the year, alone with two long years of Splatfest, I guess you could say: It'll stay fresh~"

Junior: "Sigh… it just doesn't end, is it?"

The scene showing Inkopolis Square at its night time, it seems very similar to the state when Inkopolis Plaza is holding the Splatfest.

Pyrrha: "Could it be?"

A small screen board could be seen, and it was divided into two sides. Too bad no one can make out what the Splatfest topic is.

Splatfest

Narrator 2: "Ahh but what is a Splatfest anyway? I'm sure some of you know them even better than me. These events lead players into two sides and keep them against each other in four on four matches for a limited time. Each Splatfest has a polarizing theme, leaving player with one object, mystifies and compete to win in Turf War. May the freshest team win." (Author Note: The part where you can play Splatfest with your friend for the first time fact is removed. Because it sounds very awkward.)

Narrator 2: "Now… before you go, I have… this little video for you. I don't know how or why it exists and yet here it is."

- - - Playing music: Splatoon 2 Music – Color Pulse OST - - -

Nora: "Hey, a new song!"

A small stage can be seen set up above the Deca Tower, laser light, soundbox, flashy lights, dry ice effect, a live concert is happening. Inklings can be seen enjoying the concert.

And 2 Person can be seen on the stage.

A name tag was shown: Marina

Marina is an Octoling, the Octarian version of an Inkling, her style resembles a "DJ" stereotype. She has dark brown skin, silvery-teal eyes and reddish-pink pupils in the shape of an infinity symbol (which is similar to octopuses in real life), two eyelashes on each eye, very dark teal eyebrows that are constantly downturned in a "worried" expression and a beauty mark at the left of her lips. She appears to be taller than most Octolings and Inklings. And unlike other Inklings, she has one sharp tooth in the middle at the top and bottom of her teeth instead of the usual two on top. Her tentacles are purplish-brown with teal edges, which are long and worn all the way down reaching past her waist, and her fingers are pointed and teal at the tips, giving somewhat the impression of painted nails.

Her outfit consists of a sleeveless black top covering her chest with a large, mostly undone silver zipper with an infinity-shaped hole resembling an "8", and a high collar, leaving her midriff visible, showing a teal navel piercing. She has black shorts with an asymmetrical/diagonal waistline and slanted deep teal lines over teal tights, black fingerless gloves, and wears black boots with big undone silver zippers with "8"-shaped holes, similar to the one on her top. She appears to have on large, black headphones with teal rings on the sides of them.

To put it simple: She looks GORGEOUS!

Few of the male teenagers gain a light pink shade in their cheeks. Good things Ren knows his game, if Nora finds out there's girls that make HER Ren blush, there will be legs to break. Not because they're NOT together-together. (What are you doing! Stop assuming my feeling!)

Yang: "Dang girl, you looking good." She let out a whistle; this girl shows more body parts than her. And that beauty mark is a plus point.

Ilia tries really hard to not showing the pink blush on her face. Since when did the room getting warmer?

Weiss: "Hold on, she is an Octoling." Ok, now there is a problem, an enemy species, walking right underneath their nose.

Trivia: Funny enough you ask, well… here is the thing. Ever since the end of Great Turf War, Inkling society and Octarian Society completely separate their distant. No intersections or contacts, zero.

And because hundreds of years of this relationship… Inkling society forgets what Octarians looks like, or… what an Octoling looks like. They still teach history, but no graphics to assist. So yah, Marina was able to straightly walking across the street without causing any problem. Inklings view Octolings as: Inklings with new trends of hair style.

Weiss: "You are bull s**ting me." That's it, she refuse!

Her friends all make a face of: :o

Did.. did it really just happen? Weiss Schnee… of all people… used such foul language?

Winter: "Young lady! Language!"

Weiss: "I-I'm sorry, but you actually want me to believe that?! This is ridiculous! Even by the lowest stander!"

Trivia: To what reasons or points do I have to lying to you? What do I gains from doing so? Nothing. So you either suck it up or go whinnying in the whinnying corner. Which is that way -

Weiss tries to retorted, but she just can't find a single point.

Weiss: "Urgggg!" Frustrate, this is so frustrate!

Yang: "Sheesh, Weiss-cream, you need to chill-" And she never get to finish that sentence.

Weiss: "I'll cut all of your hairs in your sleep if you ever finish that sentence." This alone with the fact her eyes show clear sign she want to murder someone is enough to shut Yang.

Trivia: Wow... No wonder why Master always uses that line whenever he was trying to speaking the truth. It always wins the argument. To my knowledge at least...

…

Blake: "So… judging from the information: Inklings really have no idea Octolings are sneaking into their society?" She asks worriedly, different world or not, she does not want to see a peaceful society getting torn apart.

Trivia: Don't worry, ever since the end of the new war the previous file mentioned. In the past 2 years, more and more of the Octolings start to move in to the Inkling society, not for the purpose of war, but for the purpose of understanding. Some decide to change their ways, slowly it may be, but it sure is effective.

Sienna: "How?" Now this information spikes her interest, how does a race able to give up on their hatred?

Trivia: Would you believe me all it takes is a single heavenly melody to erase all the hate? A song that's so powerful that was able to clear a person's mind.

Sienna: "…"

Trivia: Universe really works in a weird way.

Sienna: "I'll believe it when I see it."

Trivia: Fine by me.

The screen continuing.

A name tag was shown: Pearl

Pearl resembles a "pop princess" stereotype. She appears shorter and smaller in height than most Inklings. Her tentacles are shoulder length and creamy white with pink tips, and a small bang. She has light golden eyes with pale yellow pupils in the shape of a plus, eyebrow that's constantly turned a "confident frowning" expression unlike Marina's worries, and a beauty mark at the bottom left of her lips. Like Marina, and unlike other Inklings, she has one sharp tooth in the middle at the top and bottom of her teeth, instead of the usual two.

Her outfit consists of a pearly white sleeveless dress with a high collar, a slanted diamond-like pattern at the bottom left, and a large golden zipper on the front with a plus-shaped hole zipped all the way, white shorts, pink tights, white, slightly platformed boots with big golden zippers that have plus-shaped holes zipped up, and black soles at the bottom, black fingerless gloves, and a white crown with pink tips on her head that resembles a squid ring tooth.

Compare to Marina… Pearl is not that impressive… (Author Note: I am sorry Pearl fans, PLS don't hurt me!)

Together, this Rapper & DJ duo is known as: Off the Hook!

Yang: "Oh god! Stop! *wheezing * stop! Oh god! *gasp* I can't breathe!" Another pop idol duo who's team name is a fish related pun? Hot damn! Where does she sign in to join this world?

At this point the audience simply stop to even bothering.

M: Don't stop moving darling

Y'know there'll be another way~

P: You'll be there in time

We'll be there when you cry

M: Love star, people say

Music better have your style

P: Baby you'll know why!

P:Once upon a time

Say my name more now

First thing y'know I'm a gaming girl now

That's right, big chain on my mine

Here comes a guy, lyin' to me, yo!

Maybe making me a hot dare!

Ha! Cha! Cha! Cha!

P: What's up, say my name more now/Don't stop moving darling :M

First thing y'know I'm a gaming girl now/Y'know there'll be another way~

P: Gotta shoot 'em up! Gotta shoot 'em low!

So they'll go buh-bye-bye

P: What's up, say my name more now/Don't stop moving darling :M

Gotta shoot 'em by my game more now/Y'know there'll be another way~

P: With the power o' my chain, yeah, you know why!

M: Woouoo Wake up little star

P: Hey hey hey /In the night :M

M: We can move your body

P: Hey hey hey /Little starlight, all the time~ :M

Hey hey hey/You'll start moving the world!

M: Wake up little star

P: Hey hey hey /In the night :M

M: We can move your body

P: Hey hey hey /Little starlight, take your time~ :M

Hey hey hey /Smile mow, you will be loved~!

M: Don't stop moving darling

Y'know there'll be another way~

-Music got cuts-

Neptune: "At least the song last longer this time."

Blake: "Now this is a weird song."

Sun: "Feels like this one is talking about relationship. But in two perspective."

Summer: "I Feels Pearl is trying to left the memory behind; while Marina is trying to moving forward. Either way, it was about how to cope with emotion. I like it."

Nora: "Are there more songs?"

Trivia: There are, but not now, you may ask Master later.

The scene change back to day time, where a news program is currently on-air.

Pearl: "Y'all know what time it is!"

Marina: "It's Off the Hook, coming at you LIVE from Inkopolis Square!"

Pearl: "We should probably introduce ourselves and junk."

Marina: "Ooh. Good call."

Pearl: "Soooo… I'm Pearl and she's Marina. Got it?"

Marina: "Really? That's your introduction?"

Pearl: "Gotta keep some of that mystique, y'know?"

Marina: "I guess so…"

Qrow: "What am I even expecting…"

Roman: "Brats is gonna be brats."

Trivia: Actually, Marina is only 18 years old, and Pearl… is 21 years old.

Summer: "Wait wha?"

Roman: "That midget is an adult?!"

Weiss: "She is older than us?!"

Trivia: Yep, don't judge a book by its appearance.

Roman 'Why does this remind me of someone? Oh, right.' He cast a slight glance at Neo.

Pearl: "Wait… Why is our producer freaking out? Read the teleprompter. Marina!"

Marina: "Hun? Let's see here…"

(Author Note: Since this part is about the demo for Splatoon 2, I decide to change into a sudden Splatfest announce. This way it makes the react have more logical sense.)

Marina: "WHOA! There's going to be a sudden Splatfest?!"

Pearl: "OH SNAP! Now that's news!"

Marina: "And yo, check it! This Splatfest is going to take the place in Inkopolis Square!"

Pearl: "AHHHHHHHHHH!"

Nora: "Ohhhh, another topic to discuss?" She bounced in her seat.

Marina: "Oh, and here's the theme:"

Start 7/15 (Sat.) 3:00 PM PT – 7/15 (Sat.) 7:00 PM PT

Cake is better than ice cream! / Ice cream is better than cake!

Two options were present on the screen: a pink cupcake, and a cone of mint chocolate chips ice-cream.

Pearl: "Which is yummier?"

Marina: "CAKE or ICE CREAM?"

Pearl: "Yo, I know what I'm picking!"

Marina: "It's a no-brainer!"

…

Ok… it official…

This is a tough question.

Which is BETTER?

Even if this Splatfest is long long ago, it didn't matter to the children, they want to express their personal option.

(Author Note: Again, these options are NOT CANON.)

A strawberry cupcake and a cone of mint chocolate chips ice-cream appear in front of Penny, hence she never once tries these stuff.

Trivia: Take your time to decide.

Ruby: "Which…. Which to choose… c-can't decide…" Not even 10 seconds and Ruby is already in struggle.

Weiss: "I supposed I prefer cake more." And no, just because she lived in Atlas, doesn't mean she likes cold. But that also doesn't mean she hates ice-cream.

Yang: "Ummmm… tough choice, but I guess I'll choose Ice-cream." Both are good choice of desserts, but if you compare both sweetness, cake usually carries more calories… and calories means fats, which is a big no to ladies like Yang.

Blake: "Cake." While she likes both treats, not much of a fan for cold.

Jaune: "Humm… Ice-cream I guess." To be completely honest, Jaune wasn't sure what treat he really like, even though back in the days he usually was the one who make these treats for her sisters. (Despite the fact that he had been unknowingly turning into a *cough* *cough* perfect boyfriend material, which thanks to his sister's effort.)

Pyrrha: "I… like cakes…" As a warrior who controls her diet very carefully. She is feeling rather embarrassing talking about her secret guilty pleasure. Those stuff are just too good to resist. (I'll have you know sweetness is a great escape from stress.)

Nora: "ICE-CREAM! YOU SCREAM! WE ALL-muff!"

Ren: "Yes yes yes we get it Nora… and I prefer cake." While Ren doesn't mind ice-cream for treats sometimes, he is not a fan of cold stuff. Besides, most time where he and Nora had ice-cream, Nora always somehow sneak up too much ice-cream without him notice and end up eating too much frozen treat and having stomachache or frozen brain.

Coco: "Cake." Not a fan of cold stuff, besides, chocolate or coffee cake tastes really good.

Velvet: "Cake."

Sun: "Ice-cream." Growing up in a hot place like Vacuo has made him like cold treat the most.

Neptune: "Ice-cream, not much of a cake man."

Oscar: "I prefer cake." Speaking of baking goods, her auntie's chiffon cake is really good. He wonders if he can ask Mr. EXRB to bring her auntie here.

Ilia: "Ice-cream."

Milita/Melanie: "Ice-cream."

Neo just smugly eating her bucket of unlimited ice-cream. But there is a hint in her eyes that speaks: If you dare to say I choose cake, no one will find your body.

Cinder: "Well… I supposed I like cake." Usually she REALLY doesn't talk anything about herself, the more you stay as an enigma, the better upperhand you have, but consider now she was still under the disguise of transfer students, and she CAN'T effort being suspect, she'll continue playing this game of faking if she must, after all, patients always win.

Emerald: "Cake." (I don't think I really need to explain the logic behind her choice.)

Mercury: "Meh… ice-cream."

Trivia: Miss. Polendina? Have you made up your mind?

Penny: "I think I'll choose this delightful frozen treat."

It seems the children all choose their side except one.

Yang: "Well, sis, what's your choice?"

Ruby: "Ummmm…" She was still hesitate, unable to decide her prefer desserts, god why is this so hard? Why can't one of the options be cookies?

Weiss: "Come on, Ruby, it can't be that hard to choose."

And then Ruby saw Penny trying to put some of her ice cream in her cake.

Ruby: "(Light bulb) I got it!"

Trivia: And what shall your answer be?

Ruby: "I'll choose Ice-cream cake!"

…

Ok… it is official; such innocent soul like Ruby must be protected at all cost.

Her friends and family could only laugh or facepalm (Weiss only) at her innocent solution.

Trivia: Smart. But I'm afraid that is not an acceptable answer. (The screen may be faceless, but you can actually tell he is dead pending.)

Pearl: "And that's all the time we've got! Until next time…"

Pearl/Marina: "Don't get cooked… Stay off the hook!" They finish the news program with their famous catchphrase.

And that's it, Yang can't feel her side, she is lying on the floor, trying to catch her breath… and failing.

Taiyang is doing a little bit better than his daughter, but he decides to explain how funny this pun is. Which earns him 3 punches from his old teammates, it didn't hurt physically, but it DID hurt mentally. It seems he didn't stay off the hook.

Narrator 2: "So the question is: Are you a cake connoisseur; Or, An ice-cream aficionado? Choose your side, and help prove your dessert of choice is the best. On July 15th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific time"

The scene change back to the familiar clipboard. With one line written on it.

Thank you!

Narrator 2: "Thanks for watching"

And with that, the Scene turns black, the react is over for real this time.

Jaune: "Just curious, which choice win?" He ask Trivia.

Trivia: Ice cream

Neo: "Yes." She shoots her fist up in the air for victory.

Weiss: "Then what about cats & dogs?"

Trivia: Dogs (Much to blake, Ilia, Sun's disappoint. This result of the preferable animal buddy is dog.)

(Author note: Please DO notice these results are North America region Splatfest result, not Europe or Japanese. If you feel insulted by the region I choose, then I am sorry. At days like this where people can find offensive from everything, I have to be careful with all the words I type.)

Coco: "Ok, can't believe I'm actually saying this, but now I am really hooked up with them, not only they can change their hair & eye color, but apparently their clothes can change colors too? And their culture is focused around fashion style? Where do I sign up to joining them?" She's actually feeling attractive by these curious mollusk cultures, a society that's about fashion sense? Sign her in.

Velvet: "Sigh… of course you would do things like this."

Coco: "Anything for fashion Bunbun."

Jaune: "So… guess the react is really over this time then?"

Ghira: "Sure, looks like it."

Summer: "What now?"

"I hope you guys like what you see." It was EXRB's voice. Coming from behind.

They turn back to look at their host. Expect Adam, who is still tied up in his seat.

"Cause I've got a better surprise for you guys." And… EXRB was cover in various paints.

…

Taiyang: "Is that the ink we just saw in those two videos?"

EXRB: "Yep." He answers while using a handkerchief to cleaning his ink-covered glasses.

Winter: "Excuse me for being rude, but… what were you doing?"

EXRB: "Oh, you mean this? (Gesturing himself) I was testing this Splatoon experience I'm about to give you guys."

Blake: "Wait… You mean the Turf War?"

EXRB: "Yea. I replica few battle stage area, the gears, all the weapons, the respawn system, and pretty much everything you see on the screen. Not an easy task I must say."

Velvet: "You replica the entire world?!"

EXRB: "Not entirely, that's too much of works to do, just some parts, and the reason is because I find that something is better experiencing than just watching."

This made the more adventurous teenager perk up, are they going to playing the Turf War?

Glynda: "Why?"

EXRB: "While I can snatch you guys away from your world, in most of the case, I legitimately cannot send any of you to any other worlds. Unless your world is already connected with the said world. Or that'll require way too much paper works to do if I actually try doing that. Which is some real s**t right there.

BUT, there's no rules said that I can't replica a world's activity and then made other world's people try it. Besides, it's much easier this way."

…

Sienna: "You really are one strange god, you know?"

EXRB: "Well, what can I said? I try my best to be unique. And you all better be sure I'll continue doing so. Miss. Rose?" He saw Ruby raise her hand.

Ruby: "Does that mean we get to try those weapons?" She was bouncing up and down, exciting for the weird but funny mollusk activity.

EXRB: "Yes." And here comes Coco's.

Coco: "Can I try those fashion clothes?"

EXRB: "How about the entire stock? Ask, and I shall deliver, as long as the request is acceptable in my book."

Coco: "Oh~ stop, you are going to spoil me completely."

EXRB: "Never intended, and glad I nail it."

Oobleck: "Can I get those Sunken scrolls? I would like to study this world's history as much as possible."

EXRB: "Well sure, with translation, but fair warning: those scrolls are much more just trivial information tho. You may not like what you learn in the end." And with a snap of his finger.

Oobleck is already writing down the information on the Sunken Scroll. There's nothing that can stop him now, nothing. They could only watch the doc with sweatdrop.

EXRB: "Guess it is settled then… Now… if you'll excuse me, I really need to clean myself, give me a few seconds."

Weiss: "Don't you mean a few minutes?"

EXRB: "Awww, cute, don't underestimate a God's capability. " And he teleports out of the room.

-A Few seconds later.- (Read this line as Spongebob's timecard voice.)

The host re-appeared in the room. Change to another set of suit of his. Cleaned as he'll ever be.

EXRB: "Problematic Reploid, always go fully destruction… guess that's the price I have to pay… sigh … Ahem. So that being said: Who wants to try Turf War first hand?" He mumbling something, not loud enough for people to hear, wonder what he was talking about? [2]

Ruby/Nora: "Oh! Oh! Pick me! Pick ME!" They both eagerly raised their hands.

Weiss: "Shouldn't you two ask your teammates before you make decision like this?"

Yang: "Come on! Weiss-cream~ It looks so fun, why would you want to pass?"

Weiss: "I never say I don't want to participate."

Yang: "So that's a yes then. Eh?"

Weiss: "Well, one of us had to make sure no-one got hurt." Ahh tsundere, our typical good O' Weiss.

Yang: "Sure~ whatever you say, Ice Queen~"

Weiss: "Stop calling me that!"

Yang: "Nope can't do. How about you? Blake?"

Blake: "Wouldn't hurt to give it a try I guess."

Taiyang: "Pause, one question: does getting splat hurt?" He asks the question most adults are curious about.

EXRB: "Hurts like getting shot with a bullet as Aura blocking most of the damage. But with less impact damage tho. It mostly tickles, but not enough to kill you. That's unless you are receiving it without the respawn system. But you might panic a lot when you feel your body melt into nothingness for the first time. The feeling is very weird. It feels like you are still conscious, but cannot feel any part of your body." That… does not sound assuring at all...

Nora: "Like wake up and find out you've slept on your arm?"

EXRB: "That's… pretty accurate to describe it I'll say."

Summer: "You experience this before? Burst into nothingness?"

EXRB: "I did say beings like me can wander into any of the worlds as we pleased, as long as we don't mess with the said world. It's not that dangerous. Well in some degree it is tho…" He mutter the last part, realizes how dangerous this activity actually is, and himself does not sound confident at all.

Taiyang: "…"

Ruby: "Mom? Dad? Please?" She is using the puppy eyes again. And surprisingly, Yang is doing it too.

Summer: "Well… I know you girls can take care of yourself. Tai?" And after a pregnant pause.

Taiyang: "Sigh… fine." 3 vs 1, he literally don't stand a chance here.

Ruby/Yang: "Love you."

Nora: "Jauney-Jauney, can I participate please?"

Jaune: "Well, it's ok of course… But… is there any weapon aside from the paintbrush that's not a gun? I'm… not that good with firearms." To be truth, he never uses a gun before, a bow? Yes, but that function very different from the firearms.

EXRB: "Nope, word of advice, get yourself a secondary weapon that's long-range, you really need a method for long-range combat. Miss Nikos, help your leader please."

Jaune: "Oh… ok…"

Pyrrha: "Don't worry Jaune, you can do this. You just need to learn the basic."

Jaune: "Thanks."

Ren: "Guess we are in this then." He shrug at the no-room decision, to be fair, he kind want to try his hand on the dual paint gun.

Nora: "Team JNPR is the best!"

EXRB: "Who else wants to participate?"

Coco: "Guess I'm in this then, Ve?"

Velvet: "I don't even have a say in this I assume?" She pout, which is completely what the fashionista was expecting. Time to tease.

Coco: "Come on, I've see you showing interesting in their fighting style. The way you look at them speak volume."

Velvet: "Sigh… Just don't expect me to comfort you when we lose."

Coco: "As if that's going to happen. I plan to win, bumbum."

EXRB: "Gentleman?" He turns at the junior detective duo.

Sun: "Of course we in! Who let go chances like this?"

Neptune: "As long as we don't actually get dirty. I'm fine." The bitter memory of getting cover in food in the cafeteria flow back into his mind. It takes the entire afternoon to clean himself.

Penny: "General Ironwood, sir, may I participate too?" Activity for teenagers? This is a golden opportunity, and on top of that, she is a real girl now, there is no way she want to miss this.

Ironwood: "Well… I don't see why not, just remember to record any data you can get, this could prove as valuable information."

Penny: "Yes Sir! Thank you very much! Ohhhhhhhhh! Friends Ruby! I can't believe I get to play games like a real girl! This is truly sensational!" She hugs Ruby out of excitement.

Ruby: "That's good Penny… But not so tight… I can't… breath..." It seems EXRB did not change Penny aside from her body structure at all.

The Malachite sisters look at Yang, then look at each other. If they can't hurt the blonde bimbo physically, then mentally will suffice, she does look like the kind of sore loser if beaten by games. If violence is not the way of their vengeance, then they simply just use other ways. If not, there is still plenty ways to ruin her days, she won't get away that easily.

Melanie: "We are interested."

Miltia: "So sign us in."

EXRB: "Anyone else? Don't be shy." He looks left and right, at the members that haven't decided yet.

Summon up her courage, Ilia made her decision.

"(Exhale) I guess I want to try this Turf War as well." As Ilia expected, Blake's body language become stiff the moment the sentence is done. Guess their relationship & identity is going to make things harder… That is unless no one interference.

EXRB: "Miss Belladonna, I assure you, Miss Amitola here doesn't have any directly motive to "causing" trouble to you, if anything… it was just some rather simple misunderstood in the past between you two." He send Ilia a look that says: Choose your next word very carefully.

Many of Blake's friend raises an eyebrow at this comment.

EXRB: "It has nothing to do with White Fang if that's what you kids are wondering, it's just personal matters, very personal matter, please respect their privacy and don't question it." He lied, for the sake of both Faunus girl, the last thing he needs is a drama show happen right on his territory.

Ilia: "..." Now this is some wondering. There is a few logical reasons why this god decides to lie for her.

Reason 1. The supposed future did show that Blake still wish to befriend with her. So that means there is still possibility if they don't start off the wrong foot. This god did wish this whole reaction thing goes as peaceful as possible.

Reason 2. He is probably just want to hiding the fact that he already lies to them, given his whole "penalty if leak future information" fake talk.

Reason 3. Maybe this god actually care about her? Which she thinks is unlikely. Although given that he did digging around loophole to let her and Lady Sienna know about their future, furthermore… Adam's... betrayal. It's really hard to tell what this god is thinking.

But whatever option it ends up as. One thing is for sure: He is planning something, for what? That's what Ilia would like to know, but whatever it is, headbutt or acting aggressive simply will not end well for her. But before Ilia had more time to think about the matter, their host made his move again.

EXRB: "But just to further assure, I'll make times for you two to talk it out, is that fine with you? Miss Amitola." It wasn't much of an offer, it was an offer she can't turn down.

Ilia: "... … … Sure, sound fine to me." Fine, she'll play alone for this game. As long as it benefits her.

Blake: "Unnnn-" She wants to say something, but before she can even do so, Ilia cut her off.

Ilia: "Blake, first of all, I'll have you know, I am tired of conflicts, really tired of it. So I want us, to solve this out. As peaceful as it can gets, while acting like actual civilize. Ok?"Her expression was stern, giving an obvious hit that there is no space for arguing in this deal.

Blake: "Umm… sure." She was rather throwing off by Ilia's sudden attitude.

Ilia: "*sigh* (Inhale) Ok, (She let out a genuine smile) finally, I can't remember the last time I try to have some fun."

EXRB: "Worry not, it's going to be fun, guaranteed."

Ilia's mood shifting only furthermore confused Blake. What? Did she miss out something? Ilia is always… snarkly, and grumpy, and rarely smile, especially in front so many people… to see her acting composed and relax...

Yang: "Hey kitty cat, just who exactly is that tough lady? Old friend of yours? Looks like some fun gal to hanging out with."

Blake: "Well-"

Before Blake could really explain, the host made another move.

EXRB: "Since now we have the players, it's time to load you guys in the game. Now, please stand still, don't move an inch. Annnnnnnnd… Transform." (Snap)

But instead of the volunteers, the Malachite twins is the only people that got cover in lights.

let's just say EXRB did not let the chance go waste. They didn't turn into Inklings, but their colors change like a certain Squid Sisters. (Think of color swap, Melanie is Callie, Milita is Marie.)

The twins look at themselves, then each other, then the host.

Melanie/Milita: "Very funny." They are not impressed, not, at, all.

EXRB: "Sorry, sorry, the opportunity is just too good to pass up. Alright, for real this time." (Snap)

And with that, all-volunteer teenagers got covered in white lights.

As the light fade away, what lefts were no longer Humans or Faunus, but Inklings and Octolings.

Ruby, Weiss, Jaune, Pyrrha, Penny, Sun, Coco, and the Malachite twin become Inklings. (Author Note: At this point I am tired of trying to describe appearance, you can freely decide what they should look like in Inkling form.)

Blake, Yang, Nora, Ren, Neptune, Velvet and Ilia become Octolings. (Author Note: Same goes for this group too.)

They all inspect their new form.

Ruby: "Wow." She is very impressed. So… this is what being a half-human, half-animal feels like?

Weiss: "I… can't feel any existence of my bones (pitch her arms to check the bones), but I am still able to stand up, how is this possible?" She was amazed, really amazed.

Jaune: "(Lick his beak teeth.) So this is what bucked teeth… or beak teeth feels like? Man, it surely feels weird."

Pyrrha: "This… feels… new I guess?" Her ponytail is now a single tentacle. In which she finds the feeling very weird.

Penny: "So this sensational is what being a Faunus feels like? I like it, it's a wonder experience."

Sun: "I don't think that's how being a Faunus feels like, but wow, this is like... really weird; I'm already missing my tail." True, gone his monkey tail, now all that left is a missing feeling of an extra limb… umm… tail?

Coco: "(Inspecting herself) Hmm… not bad. Guess they really deserved the title of fashionable if my attire still works in this form."

Melanie/Milita: "No comments." They just want to beat down Yang as soon as possible.

Blake: "This feels really different." Her cat ears are gone, now she only has one pair of ears, this feeling is completely new to her, is this what most Human feels like? Weird… but not unwelcome. But still, she prefers her old body.

Yang: "(Touching her 'hair') Well, I am glad my hair is still gorgeous."

EXRB: "Your precious mane is "Inkredible" there's no doubt,(earns another groaning from others) and right now you don't need to worry about losing a hair, it's all connected together."

Yang: "Aw yeah."

EXRB: "But it also means all goes in one cut. It would still be wise if you don't get reckless." He quickly adds.

Yang: "Sheesh, let the lady enjoy the "Fresh" experience will ya? Don't be such a "Sucker"." In which her double pun earns a booing from Sun, Nora and Mercury.

EXRB: "Just doing my job as a good host."

Nora: "Look at me Renny! I am a half-human and half-octopus!"

Ren: "So… this is what being boneless feels like?"

Neptune: "Sooo… do we really dissolve into nothingness when we touch water?" He ask really worryingly. Considering his fear of the blue liquid already, and the fact that the said matter kills him now, it really took his entire willpower to not freak out right in front of so many people.

EXRB: "If it makes you feel better, the area you guys are going to be are waterless. You'll all be like fish out of water. Literally." *Another wave of groan*

Velvet: "(Touch her head) Oh… this… this is really something to stomach." In Velvet's life, her feelings of her Faunus heritage is very much a complex even to this day. It did brings her a lot of advantages and disadvantages, but mostly, a lot of hardship and painful memory. But now she is very sure, she missed the feeling of her extra pair of ears.

Ilia: "(Touch her skins, her spots are now replaced with freckles.) So, this is what being spotless and scaleless feels like? Not bad I guess. So how do we change colors then?"

EXRB: "To do that you just need to dip into the color inks you want."

Ilia: "That easily? Then how about the eye color?"

EXRB: "Drip your iris with the color inks you want. Rest assure, it not going to hurt."

Before our host could even explain the importance further, a loud scream cut him off.

"Eeeekkkkk!" It was Pyrrha's voice.

Jaune: "P-Pyrrha?!" He looks a the direction of the scream, which is right beside him, but to his horror and fear, Pyrrha is not there… well sort of, until he move his gaze down to the floor. And all he saw is a red cartoonish squid on the spot Pyrrha is standing, wiggling it's two large arm-like tentacles in helplessness.

Pyrrha is now… a squid, she somehow finds out the trigger to turning into the squid form, the problem is: she doesn't know how to turn back.

Everyone is… dumbfold, that's probably the only right word to used.

Weiss: "Right… we totally forget about that." Oh god, does that mean she is going to turn into that any second now?

EXRB: "Puffffffffffff *Snort* Okey, guess that saves me time to explain."

Jaune: "W-What's the meaning of this!"

EXRB: "On the contrary, maybe not. *sigh* Alright." (Snap)

*Pooph*

Our host is now an Inkling too.

EXRB: "Ok, so Inklings & Octolings transform, do I still have your attention?" He received nods.

EXRB: "Good, so all you need to do, is imagining yourself to be like a squid, and you can-" He then proceed to do the transform spam. "-Just like that."

Weiss: "That's it?"

EXRB: "Sorry kiddo, but the secret of success is literally practice. But here is a hint: use your imagination." He tap his temple, smirking, no-doubt that the children are going to struggle a lot, and he is right.

Some of them success on the first try of transform, but a common trail is that they only success half, because they seems can't turning back.

"Why can't we turning back!" "Come on… you stupid thing, why isn't this working!" "Help! I am dissolving into inks!" "LOOK AT ME! I AM A OCTOPUS!" "Help." "Turn us back."

Watching the young group struggling or adjusting their new form put a grin on Qrow's face, hey, can it? His secret identity didn't really give him much entertainment as he wished & trying to, and his first-time struggle is something he really want to forget.

EXRB: "Trivia, are you recording this?"

Trivia。REC: Already on it.

Weiss: "*Gasp* YOU DID NOT!"

EXRB: "Yes we did. And what are you gonna do? Kick me right in the leg?"

Weiss: "I will if that's what you want."

EXRB: "Festy aren't we now? But sorry, you gotta try a lot nastier than that to scare me."

Nora: "Like breaking your leg?"

EXRB: "Well no, if you really want to threaten me, try snapping my head 180 degree. That sounds much scarier, but not that I care." Which his suggest disgust a lot people, except Tyrian.

Roman: "Sheesh, simmer it down will ya, there's child here." Not that he cares, but he did not need the mental image.

EXRB: "She asked, and I answer, simple as that. Besides, I don't do sugarcoating."

He wave off the argue voice, he still have a game that needs to set up.

EXRB: "Now we need a judge, and I know just who the perfect one is." (Snap)

And now Zwei's body fur pattern is the same tuxedo look just like Judd.

Zwei: "Ruff!"

EXRB: "While I am more of a cat person, I can't deny the fact fluffy boi here is very intelligent. He'll be our fair man here."

Zwei: "Arff!"

EXRB: "Alright, let's see, is there anything I left out? … … Well… all clear then..." He looks at the children.

...

They are still struggling. Looks like letting them playing Turf War is not going to happen any time soon.

EXRB: "... Maybe not." He massage his temper, boy, looks like a transforming lesson is in order.

And with that, the introduce of mollusks culture is done, we will eventually return to Splatoon for more content. But I think that's enough for now.

As for the next chapter… I am going to do some changes. We WILL react to Megaman X, but not immediately. With the recent New information from Volume 7, I got some new plans for this story. And I need to layout the plot first.

[1] [2]: Try to guess which character I am referring to. He got some serious screen time in the next chapter. And someplace in the plot.