Chapter 2: The Plot ThINKens

Cobalt / GxJ

"Oh, sorry, you first."

"Well Cobalt, y'see…"

"POLICE! OPEN UP!"

The police nearly kicked down the door before it opened to reveal a very annoyed GxJ, Cobalt at his side.

"What is the meaning of this?"

"Cobalt Azure, you were seen entering this building carrying a large tarp. What was in it?"

"Oh, just some stuff Green here wanted for a new weapon he's making. For ranked Battles. Because that's his job."

"We will now search your apartment."

"Oh no you won't. I know my rights, come back with a warrant and then you can search my apartment. If it's any consolation, I can show you the weapon prototype."

"That isn't necessary, citizen. Sorry for the interruption, but as you may know, earlier today two Octolings entered Booyah base from a sewer grate. But worry not! All sewer entrances have been sealed, and all exits from the city have had checkpoints set up. Those Octolings will not escape me, The Great Evergreen!"

With that, the police left, and after closing the door, Cobalt turned back to GxJ.

"Listen, I think my news is more important. I, uh… kinda…"

"Oh please don't tell me you got Persimmon pregnant."

Cobalt's face turned a deep shade of red.

"What the- No, I didn't get Persi pregnant!?"

"Oh, thank the great zapfish. So I'm guessing this has to do with the-" He started air quoting- "Weapon parts"

"Yeah… those, uh, may or may not actually be a disguised Octoling."

Green stared at him for a few minutes. Gradually, his face got redder and redder until-

"Oh please don't yell at m-"

" AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAA!, For a second there, you looked so scared! Woo, that's one way to make this easier."

Cobalt stared at Green for a second. "To make what easier?"

Green turned to the coat closet. " You can come out now, it's safe." Sev stepped out of the closet cautiously, then turned to face Cobalt before his face went pale.

"Y-you… you were the one who went after 07-35! what have you done to her?!"

Cobalt chuckled, setting Seven on edge. "Relax, she's just down the hall. Hope you two don't mind sharing a bed. Oh, and you should probably talk more casually. Wouldn't want anyone to get curious, y'know?"

"Oh. That's fine, back at base we shared beds with 38 other Octolings. Two to a bed is nothing. Oh, and how does this sound?" Sev started walking down the hall.

"That's great. Now," He turned to GxJ, "How are we going to explain this to Vermillion?"

"I was hoping you had an idea."

"Well that's helpful"

"Well we have three months before he gets back. That's plenty of time."

"I guess you're right."

"Of course I am. Now the real question is, when will you tell them? And don't tell me you won't, you have to. I found out the third night I was your roommate for crying out loud! How will they react if they find out you're actually-" Cobalt shoved a finger up to GxJ's face.

"Look, I'll tell them once they're settled. Trust me, Green, I will tell them."

"That's all I ask. Thanks."

Seven / 07-35

Sev entered the guest room, immediately spotting 07-35 on the bed, out cold- wait, is that a bruise? OH, THAT SON OF A-

"Ugh…"

"07-35?" Upon hearing her designation, she rolled over to face Sev.

"07-34? Thank goodness. I had the worst dream about our mission. There was inklings and rollers, and… This is not our quarters. Where… Oh no. We've been captured, haven't we?"

"Yes, I'm afraid we have. That grate leads straight into a plaza."

"Then the recon info was false. That is certainly tragic for us."

"Yes, I'm afraid it is. That Inkling thinks it can fool me with an act. Bah! I didn't become a Field Officer by believing everyone I've ever met! I'll take first watch."

"So what did the Inklings tell you?"

"That blue one with the stick. Errrr, sword. He told me he was trying to hide me from authorities. Fool. I would never trust an Inkling. Not after what those Agents did to the rest of our squadron. Now, get some sleep. As I said, I'll take first watch"

"Sir, with all due respect, I believe you should get the first rest."

"I won't argue with that. If anyone, and I mean anyone, opens that door, wake me."

"Sir yes sir."

With that, 07-34 let himself drift off to sleep.

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"Who in Inkopolis is calling at this hour?"

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"I'll get it. Hello?"

"Squidos? Oh, thank goodness. I heard that some octolings made it into Booyah Base, but when I tried to check on you the grate was welded shut! Stay safe!" *Click*

"W-wait! Ugh…"

"Who was it?"

"Gramps. He was making sure we were okay."

"Speaking of which, shouldn't Agents 1 and 2 be investigating that?"

"Nah, Agent 3 called and said that he, Agent 4, and Agent 7 had it covered."

"Oh, Agent 7..."

"Somebody has a crush."

"D-do not!"

"Heh, whatever. Good night Marie."

Author's Note: Next chapter will be some basic character info.