OOH, RULES ARE GETTING ON MEH NERVES THIS TIME }:[. Not that I would get into any specific detail. Let's start the next chapter now. Follow me of you're here for that. /:).

*scene: Pearl and Marina's apartment*

The idols from Off the Hook were currently getting ready for the NSS's arrival here today.

"Is it time now, Mar?" Pearl asked.

"They should be here soon. We'll just have to wait." Marina replied. They already got everything set up. It was gonna be one heck of a night by the time this dang party is over. I mean, it's the group that saved the world numerous times.

Agent 3 saved Inkopolis Plaza, Agent 4 saved Inkopolis Square, and Agent 8 saved the ENTIRE WORLD. Even though that they must keep their identities a secret, they can at least share their secrets with the ones they trust the most. Ones that... don't blurt it out to people.

Ding dong!

"I'll get it, Pearlie." Marina offered. She went over to the front door and opened it. The gang was all here. The Squid Bits, Mia, Aaliyah, Caleb, The Squid Sisters, and Cap'n Cuttlefish were all here.

"Ah, you guys came! Well, come on in, and we'll get things started!" Marina said happily.

"Thanks so much! We're glad to be here." Redd responded. He bowed as a way of respect, and Marina just slightly giggled.

"Huh. Considering you two are famous, you did a good job on your apartment." Callie complimented.

"Thanks! I really thought it was worth it." Pearl responded.

The rest of the group walked in. The walls were just a regular beige color, the flooring was gray tiled. There were some posters of Off the Hook, but not really much else aside from normal living room furniture.

"So... make yourself welcome here!" Marina insisted.

"Your apartment is... just as big as Redd's." Aaliyah complimented to the idols.

"How big is his exactly?" Pearl asked.

"It's... huge." Aaliyah replied.

"That doesn't help." Pearl said bluntly as she crossed her arms.

"Well... I have been there before as well, and I think it's huge in general because he spends a lot of time doing Turf Wars." Marie explained.

"I've been there too, Pearlie. He gave me a tour of it, and it was pretty big." Marina added.

"I give up." Pearl groaned.

*a whole tour later*

"So... what would all of you like to do?" Marina asked the group.

"Ehh... why don't you kids go have some fun? I'll just go practice some raps." Cuttlefish said.

"Well... I have been thinking of another new song. Joel, David and I thought of two." Redd responded.

"Yeah! We just performed "Lay The Ink Down" in public. Now we're still practicing "Inkling Dance Off." Joel added.

"Hmm... that seems cool." Mia said.

"We haven't gotten to learn much more about you, Mia." Marina said with a bashful smile.

"Yeah, there's not much about me honestly," Mia responded, "I really like to draw. And watch anime. Splatanronpa V3 is the best... except when the most underrated character who is also my 'son' DIED!"

"Wow. Anime person, huh? That's interesting." Pearl said with a smirk.

"I know, I like anime a lot." Mia replied.

"That's a good hobby to have. I'm a fan of... some anime." Marina added.

"What is Splatanronpa about exactly?" Caleb asked, joining in on the conversation.

"I don't know if you want to know." Mia said, a bit uncomfortable.

"Nah, it's fine. I can take it!" Caleb insisted.

"I don't like the sound of that." Aaliyah exclaimed, and then she walked away. But she turned around.

"I'm gonna explore around. Just to see what it's like." The innocent Octoling said, and then she kept on walking.

"So, anyways Caleb..." Mia started, and then she gave him a playful evil smile, "Splatanronpa is about these cephalopods that go into this high school, and a leader that is a murderous squid (Monokuma is a teddy, and personally, they wouldn't exist in Splatoon world XD) who makes them the victims in a killing game where the students have to go in trials and find out who is the murderer, then they get executed. There's a lot of blood and violence in there. Just a heads up."

Caleb's eyes were wide open. He was beyond surprised by that.

"WHO WOULD EVEN COME UP WITH THAT?!" He screamed.

"I dunno, but I like it. Some of it at least..." Mia replied.

"What do you mean, some of it?" Caleb asked.

"My favorite character died. That's why I stopped watching recent episodes." Mia responded.

"That makes sense." Caleb said.

"Okay, I think that's enough of this... Splatanronpa V3 for today." Marina said, showing an awkward smile.

"Seriously, Marina. If you don't like gore... I don't suggest watching it." Mia warned. Marina got a bit scared.

"I'll watch one episode to see." Marina exclaimed.

"Okay, well... my brother is there if you want to talk to him. I'm gonna draw if you need me." Mia insisted. She went over to a couch and she pulled out a notebook and a pencil.

Redd and Marie were sitting on the floor, talking about their relationship.

"So, Redd. What else do you have planned?" Marie asked.

"Do you think maybe... we should take things to the next step?" Redd suggested.

"Maybe? I'm... not too sure." Marie said.

"You're right. Maybe we should wait." Redd responded.

"Hey, you two. How long were you dating?" Marina asked as she walks to them.

"We've actually been dating for a while now. Those times we spend with each other are inkredible." Redd said with a smirk.

"We could've used other spare time as well... if someone stops doing Turf Wars for most of the day." Marie said, glaring at Redd.

"Hey, you know it's a popular thing! I'm trying to keep my inkage up, you know?" The red Inkling exclaimed back.

"Hee hee... wow, you two arguing just like an actual couple." Marina giggled. This caused both of them to blush.

"Marina... why are you so obsessed all of a sudden?" Pearl intervened.

"I'm just wishing them luck, Pearlie. Hoping nothing will get in their way of their relationship." Marina whispered.

"Anyway... I'm gonna walk around as well. Hopefully no one is... there." Pearl said.

"I hope not. It's private." Marina responded.

"Yeah... now, Marie. Shall we continue on?" Redd asked.

"Yes indeed." Marie replied. And the held hands as they kept on walking.

"Hmm... I wonder where 8 is right now. Hopefully nothing here confuses him." Marina pondered, and then she left as well. Meanwhile, Cuttlefish was practicing his nonsense rapping, and Callie was doing her leaning against a wall while on her phone.

Aaliyah was still walking around the huge apartment. She was in awe, but then again, anything that would be considered interesting and huge would be awe to her.

"Big place. No wonder these two are well-known." She said to herself. She kept on walking, and she eventually found a door. It was blue with a yellow doorknob. On the center of it, it said "PRIVATE ROOM!".

Aaliyah went in anyway. She was curious to find out what's in the room.

"Hello? Is anyone in here?" She asked. No one answered. It was pitch black. There was a light switch nearby, and Aaliyah immediately pressed it. What she saw inside was absolutely breathtaking.

There was a big stage with signs that show where Pearl and Marina stand on. There were stage lights that were turned off, but they were used to show pink and teal lights when turned on.

"Wow. Pretty." Aaliyah said in awe. But before she could bother to move any closer...

"YO!" A voice screamed. Aaliyah jumped a bit by the sound. Pearl was standing by the doorway with an angry look on her face.

"You're not supposed to be in here." Pearl exclaimed.

"Y-You... didn't exactly... tell me..." Aaliyah admitted, her voice getting more quiet with each passing sentence.

"Well, yes, but you still shouldn't be in here."

"Why?"

"It's private. I will not tell you."

"That's... not enough info though." Aaliyah continued. Pearl just got a bit more angrier.

"You know you're gonna get punished for that, right?" Pearl exclaimed.

"W-What?" Aaliyah asked. Pearl grabbed the innocent Octoling by one of her ears and took her back the the living room. Immediately, they were spotted by Marina.

"Pearlie? What are you doing?" She asked.

"This girl right here has been in our private room." Pearl replied angrily.

"Why though?" Marina asked some more.

"I... I just wanted to explore." Aaliyah said quietly.

"Oh, that's all? Oh, sorry then. We didn't know you were bored." Marina apologized. Pearl was baffled.

"Marina, are you serious?! She could've maybe stolen our stuff! Or found out our secrets!" Pearl shouted.

"Give her a chance, Pearlie!" Marina yelled back, "I forgot to tell you, the first time I met this girl, she had a terrible past. Her parents passed away, and she was physically abused by her older sister. Then she was raised at an orphanage, and she was still bullied a lot. Trust me."

"Why are you letting her go though?" Pearl asked some more.

"She's anxious and scared. Look, she even has the face of promising not to do it again." Marina said.

"Yeah, w-what she said. I promise I won't do it again." Aaliyah apologized.

"Grr... fine, but just don't go in that room." Pearl warned.

"I won't." Aaliyah said.

"Okay." Pearl replied, and she left. Marina just waved while Aaliyah just stared at her until she was gone.

"Why not go have some fun? There's lots to do here." Marina insisted.

"I don't have a lot of hobbies..." Aaliyah confessed.

"Okay. Well, you can come with me." Marina said. And she held Aaliyah's hand and they were walking along, wondering what to do.

Redd and Marie were currently in a guest bedroom, where they were kissing on the lips. Their tongues were dancing around as they embraced this wonderful moment.

After a few more seconds, they pulled away and wiped their mouths.

"You're not too bad at this, Redd." Marie complimented.

"You're not too bad yourself." Redd says a compliment back. And they just cuddled soon after. Their romantic moment will never stop right now. But of course, something had to ruin it.

"Ahoy, squiddos!" Cuttlefish was heard as he just burst open the door. Marie and Redd stopped their cuddling immediately and their faces flushed a deep version of their ink color.

"C-Can you knock?!" Redd shouted.

"Yeah, gramps! Some people are having private moments right now!" Marie yelled.

"Was just wondering what you were doin'," Cuttlefish said, "And also... dinner's gonna be ready in a couple hours. Plus, the Off the Hook gals are purchasing some dessert as well. They were wondering if you two got any ideas for any."

"Definitely ice cream. The three main flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry." Redd suggested.

"Aye, they're already having that." Cuttlefish responded.

"Okay, well... how about, uh..." Redd stammered. He had no idea what to think of.

"Gramps, suggest them to purchase brownies. That's a good one." Marie suggested.

"Good one, squiddo! That seems like a nice treat." Cuttlefish said with a wink.

"Yeah, brownies! That's a good suggestion. I agree with her on that." Redd interjected. Marie slightly giggled at that.

"'Kay, I'll be leaving now. Need to check on how Agent 3 is doin'." Cuttlefish replied, and he walked away slowly, he hands tightly held onto his cane/bamboozler.

"So... wanna do it again, Redd?" Marie asked with a toothy grin.

"We should stop for now. Let's check on how the others are doing." Redd replied.

"Hmm... I guess you're right. I mean, we shouldn't try to do this too much. There might be wandering eyes." Marie said. Redd laughed a bit. The lime green pop star decided to talk about another topic for now.

"How's your streak going on Turf War right now?" Marie asked.

"Pretty good actually. My Neo Splash-o-matic never fails to impress me. I'm very used to that weapon," Redd explained, "But sometimes I like to use the Kensa Splattershot Pro because I love that Booyah Bomb special! It's probably the best special ever made."

"Hmm... I honestly like the Inkstrike. But with the new specials regulation... I can see why they're not used anymore." Marie said.

"True. Some of the specials are good, some are annoying, and some are... okay I guess." Redd replied, not too sure which ones to place on what.

"Heh heh... let's go hang out with the others. They'll need some company." Marie suggested.

"Good idea. Let's go." Redd responded, and they left the room. Redd gave Marie a little peck on her right cheek, and she didn't really mind at all. She just showed Redd a sarcastic grin, and Redd grinned back.

"Together, nothing gets in our way." Redd cheered.

A/N: I am sorry this took a while to get out, I just didn't have much time ;-;. I'll try to keep up with this, but it's a huge time that I should say: the total for this story is 10 chapters. We're getting there ;). Liked it? Tune in for more, and Stay Fresh! :D