Okay... phew. Another chapter for my stories. You might be surprised, you might not be ;). There isn't really anything huge going on in my life right now, and that is fine, as long as I keep making stories... for fun :D! Enjoy this next chapter of this particular story! :)

*the next day*

In Octo Canyon, the Squid Sisters were just hanging around Cuttlefish Cabin. Redd was there as well, to give the girls some company while they're at it.

"So when exactly does this party start?" Callie asked.

"I asked Marina earlier, and she said around 3:00 to 4:00 PM." Redd explained.

"Well, that will give us some time to hang out. It just feels nice to spend some time with you, Agent 4." Marie complimented.

"I know, Marie. I feel the exact same way." Redd said as he caressed his girlfriend's cheek. This caused Marie to chuckle at that.

"But I thought Off the Hook said it was yesterday at night. I guess they didn't want it to be too late for stuff like this." Callie intervened.

"Yeah, same here. I thought everyone was waiting for us." Marie added.

"We all had plans," Redd said as he adjusts his own-designed cape behind his Hero Hoodie", "Joel, David and I were making our new song, Mia was on patrol with Caleb, and Aaliyah... was doing whatever she would do."

"Ah, I see now." Callie said, agreeing to the compliment. They continued to talk for a while about different topics, not that anything too personal or specific was going on, but it was still fine either way.

"So... what exactly do you plan on doing until the party?" Callie asked.

"Turf War, Salmon Run, Squid Beatz 2, and practicing my fighting skills as an agent." Redd replied while Callie rolled her eyes. Marie pulled the red Inkling closer to her.

"You do have enough spare time to be with me... right?" The lime green pop star asked.

"Of course." Redd responded, and then they kissed on the lips. Callie just giggles at it, but is quiet enough for the both of them not to hear it.

It was pretty quiet in Octo Canyon anyways, which is perfect for the three of them. No Octarians to get in their way, and they have all this free time to themselves. Agents coming over if they want, and when no one is wanted here, the three can just tell them to get the shell out of here.

"Hmm... it is around 12:00 PM. I'm gonna get us some snacks, if they don't have some already." Callie said, and then she turns into her squid form and leaves Octo Canyon. Redd and Marie just wave at her, but the black-haired Squid Sister didn't see it. Even if she did, she'd still appreciate it.

"Should we start getting ready as well, Redd?" Marie asked her boyfriend.

"Indeed we should. Let's get a move on." Redd replied. and he made his way to the manhole so he can leave. But...

"THERE THEY ARE!" A voice shouted. The two Inklings turned over, and they saw an entire army of elite (ONLY ELITE) Octolings. There was about 10 to 15 of them.

"Holy carp... what in the world?" Marie wondered quietly.

"Don't even think about leaving! Prepare to be splatted!" Another elite screamed at them.

"Not as long as I am still here!" Redd exclaimed, and he brought out is Hero Shot and twirled it around a little bit before getting into a threatening pose. The same elite Octoling that was talking earlier started to laugh at them.

"HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Agent 4, what a surprise! You really think someone like you would be able to-"

SPLAT!

She suddenly got splatted. The army of elites looked in surprise, and they saw that Redd threw an Autobomb at her while she was ranting.

"You were saying?" Redd teased as he smirked.

"GET HIM! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" The army shrieked, and they charged towards him. Redd turned into his red squid form, and he super jumped high into the air. The Octolings tried to shoot him from above, but little did their Octo shots did anything to try and get him. As Redd was descending, he threw a Splat Bomb on the ground. It expanded, and the Octolings began to run.

SPLAT!

One of them took the hit from the bomb, leaving the others shocked. Redd approached from behind, and he splatted two more elite Octolings with his Hero Shot.

"Heh, this is all too easy." Redd thought.

"Hey, Redd! Don't count me out just yet!" Marie shouted from across. She was still wearing her kimono, but she had her Hero Charger equipped.

"Come and join in on the fun!" Redd offered as he dodged another Octoling's sudden attack. Marie showed a toothy grin, and she began to take aim at the Octolings to help Redd get rid of all these intruders.

A couple minutes have passed, and the floor was all covered in red, green and dark fuchsia ink. There were only about 3 Octolings left. They were still pretty strong nonetheless.

Redd just splatted one of the three a few seconds later, due to the elite Octoling not being prepared for the attack.

Marie aims with her charger, but the two Octolings left grabbed her arms, forcing Marie to drop her charger.

"Uuuagh!" Marie yelped.

"You're coming with us, Agent 2." One of the elites said.

"You think your little friend will help you." The other said. Marie's eyes widened, she felt a bit terrified on what might happen.

Redd managed to look at the scene, and he got angry once he saw what was happening to his girlfriend.

"GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER!" He screamed. He lunged over to the Octolings and immediately splatted one of them.

"YOU STUPID, IMPUDENT INKSQUIRT." The other elite exclaimed. Her grip on Marie went tighter as she began to run.

"Oh no you don't!" Redd shouted. He began to take chase.

"Let go of me, you Octoslob!" Marie exclaimed, trying to release herself from the grip.

"No can do. And there's nothing you can-" The elite teased, but then Redd approached in front of them.

"Going somewhere?" He asked.

"Um... nowhere?" The elite said, giving a fake smile. Redd got angry, so he unexpectedly lunges himself at the Octoling, pinning her to the ground.

"N-No hard feelings?" The elite asked, begging not to be splatted.

"LAY ANOTHER FINGER ON MY GIRLFRIEND, AND I AM GONNA BURY YOU ALIVE, YOU FILTHY OCTOLING." Redd threatened, and then he pulled the trigger on his Hero Shot.

SPLAT!

Redd watched the little octopus ghost fly high into the air. and into nothingness as she goes to the nearest respawn point.

"You okay, Marie?" Redd asked as he helps her up.

"Yeah... I'm fine. Thanks." Marie replied.

"Hey, it's my job as an agent to protect my people." Redd said as he smiles.

"By the way, Redd. The threatening sentence," Marie said, "That was sarcasm, right? Cause I know sarcasm when I see it." She showed a small smile.

"Of course. I just said that so I can sound threatening." Redd responded.

"I see." Marie said with a giggle.

"Come, let's get a treat." Redd offered.

Back in Inkopolis Square. Redd was wearing his usual clothing, and Marie was still in her kimono so no one would easily recognize her. She was sitting at a small table across from Redd.

They were sharing a vanilla milkshake, the two of them having straws of their own, drinking the milkshake from two ends.

"Wow, I didn't know you'd want to share this with me." Marie complimented.

"I normally don't like to share. But considering that I saved you from those Octolings, and that I have seen it before, I wanted to do this." Redd replied with a chuckle.

"Wow. That's honestly pretty surprising." Marie said with her mouth wide open with surprise.

"Yeah, it's true," Redd explained, "Mia used to always get upset whenever I would say no to sharing. Sometimes we would wrestle in anger. But I'd always have an argument to fight back with, and both Mia and I would would always get in trouble."

"Oh gee..." Marie said as she rolled her eyes. Both managed to chuckle afterwards.

"Yeah, childhood memories. Some are good, and some are unforgettable and bad." Redd said as he day dreams.

"What are you thinking about?" Marie asked as she pokes his arm.

"Some things in my past. That's all." Redd responded.

"Okay. Well, I'm glad to be spending moments with you, Redd." Marie said with a smile.

"Same here, Marie. It's always the best to be with you." Redd replied. And they continue drinking their shared milkshake.

Mia was walking around the Square. She took a glance at Redd and Marie sharing a milkshake.

She immediately got mad from that.

"REDD!" She screamed.

"And this is the part where we run." Redd exclaimed with a sheepish laugh. Both he and Marie squid form and super jump away, talking their milkshake with them.

At least their relationship is still closer than ever.

The two ended up at the entrance to Redd's apartment now.

"So... did you like it?" Redd asked.

"Obviously. It was good." Marie replied. And they kissed on the lips once again. The kiss lasted for a while unlike other times. When they were done with the kiss, which lasted for, like, 45 seconds, they pulled away and a saliva trail was made from both of their mouths.

"Well, that was quite a kiss." Redd laughed.

"I don't think we did one THAT long yet." Marie added. They just cuddled afterwards.

"Well, we still have our milkshake. Let's finish this inside before it gets more like milk, shall we?" Redd offered.

"Sure, Agent Fo- Redd. Let's go." Marie said with a smile. Redd unlockes the door to his apartment, and the two go in afterwards.

A/N: Welp, there we go, my friends XD. More will come some time in a week maybe. Possibly tomorrow or on Thursday, I don't know :p. Anyway, did ya like it? Stay fresh for more coming soon! :D