I'm going to start doing something different with these introductions to the chapters. I'm
going to put the so-called "Top Review of the Last Chapter" into this before getting to the
actual content, so we can clear things up. God, I sound like Tony Stark now.
The Lore-Keeper's review
I'm very sorry for my previous review. I understand how it came off as overly aggressive and
argumentive. I apologise. I just get very passionate about my beliefs, and even though I still
disagree with your ideas on Inkling weapon lethality, I respect your decision and opinion. You are
the author, and I am only one reader. After all, this story is still rather decent.
I look forward to the next chapter. Keep it up.
My response
I accept your apology, and I want you to understand something very important about
Inkling and Octoling weapons. I'm not trying to be mean or force my opinion on you, I
just think you should know: No matter what weapon they use, it always shoots ink,
even the Specials. No matter what, ink cannot harm humans in any physical way,
except by getting your clothes dirty, which would do no actual harm to a human being.
If you're self-conscious about keeping your clothes clean, your ego would be crushed,
but again, no physical harm. I hope you understand, and I'm sorry if that came across
as mean. I'm glad you're enjoying the story, and I'm not trying to abuse any power at
my disposal (except creativity. I'll abuse that ability to my heart's content. LOL)
Chapter Four
Discovery
(Octo Canyon Central Dome)
Sector Commander Julia Traegar stood in her office, waiting for Rosaline to come in. The Elite and
her squad had fought the unidentified individual, who they confirmed was wearing some sort of
high-tech body armor. A knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts. "Enter." Rosaline
walked over, head held low. "Good. Now we can discuss this. You said you managed to cut the
armor's neck, but it wasn't a lethal wound?" Rosaline nodded. "Y-Yes, Commander. I think I also
damaged the suit's systems a little."
Julia sighed. "You're the best Elite in Octo Canyon, Rosaline." The Elite trembled a bit, afraid of
what was coming next. "If you couldn't defeat it, I doubt any of them could." Julia looked at a
spot behind her desk, where her rapier was. "Inform the control room that they're to scan for this
creature, and alert me when it returns." Rosaline nodded. "Yes, Commander." Facing her, Julia
added, "I also want your squad to assist me in the next confrontation with it." Rosaline saluted.
"Yes, Commander." Julia nodded, satisfied. "Dismissed."
As the Elite left, Julia looked at a picture of herself and DJ Octavio. Since she'd discovered the
truth about her side of the family, she felt guilt as to how her grandmother had treated him. "I
will make it right, Your Majesty. I swear it."
(Kalos Facility)
Shawn looked at the results for Matrix's scanning of the creatures he encountered the other day.
They shared the DNA of the ancient octopus, which had been believed to be extinct in his time
12,000 years ago. Further scans of their public database, which Matrix had hacked into in
seconds, showing poor security on their part, revealed that the creatures called themselves
Octolings.
Their bodies, unlike humans, were primarily made of ink, and had no bones. He also learned that
the ones with black-colored tentacles were called Elites, and were captains in their military.
Purple-colored tentacled Octolings were Advanced, sergeants. The average red color was for
Basics, the foot soldiers.
As he read more, he realized just how well he had them outmatched. The only true weapons that
were a threat to him were their knives, which he was taking measures to prevent that from
happening again. "Sir, the Mark Three is complete." Getting up, he said, "Let's test the energy
shields." Matrix answered, "At once, sir."
Donning the armor, which looked like Iron Man's Mark 41 suit, but with a cover over the reactor
slot, he stepped in front of Matrix and Wednesday, who powered the blaster pistols they'd found
in the armory, and fired ten shots each. The shots collided with the shields, causing no damage
to the suit itself. "Okay. Cease fire." He looked at the shield integrity. "Armor shielding at 90%.
Okay, try the throwing knives." The twelve knives bounced off of the shields, and Shawn grinned.
"Shielding at 89%. We've done it."
A/N
Seems like a fine note to end on. I would like anyone who reviews to tell me what you
think of the reactor cover, and of the full armor energy shielding. I'm amazed Stark
never thought of that.