Inkopolis Down

Chapter 2

A Wild Test

"You did great back there!" Tint said as he and Cepha exited the lobby, "You'll be a level 20 in no time!"

"Thanks." Cepha smiled as the two walked to the Gorilla Cafe, "Say, you want to grab a bite?"

"Sure, I'm mad hungry." Tint grinned as the two walked in.

The two promptly took a seat near the window, then waited to be attended,

"So, what do you think of the upcoming Splatfest?" Tint asked her, "I can't decide!"

"I'll probably pick apples." Cepha told him, "I don't like oranges."

"Well, I see we're on the same boat." Tint laughed, "I think I will go for apples."

"Well well well." a group of inkling came up to them, "Tint, what are you doing with her?"

"Yeah, with that loser." an inkling girl scoffed, "Isn't she that Octo-spawn?"

"She's my friend." Tint said, "Leave her alone."

"Well, she can't be part of our club." an inkling boy chuckled, "unless she passes the test."

"Come on guys, don't be like that." Tint told them, "She doesn't have to do that."

"Yes she does." another girl came up, "We all had to face the test!"

"What's the test?" Cepha stood,

"It's something stupid." Tint grumbled, "You don't have to do it to be my friend."

"Yes she does! We all had to!" a boy yelled, "Why are you making an exception for her? That Octo-girl?"

"Come one g-"

"No, Tint." Cepha spoke, "I'll do this stupid test." she told the other inklings, "What is it?"

"You'll find out." a girl chuckled, "But I doubt you'll pass, Octo-Spawn."

"You'll see." Cepha growled,

"Alright... Meet us by Bluefin Depot at midnight." a boy grinned.

"I'll be there." Cepha scoffed and stormed out,

"Hey, wa-" Tint stood, "Really guys? Ugh." he growled and followed Cepha.

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"You know you don't have to do that test." Tint told Cepha as the two walked down Inkopolis,

"If it means being your friend, I'll do it." Cepha responded, "And show those pig faced bucket heads I mean business." she growled, "Octo-spawn... As if!"

"I'm sorry about how they acted!" Tint continued, "But if you really want to do this... I won't stop you."

"Thank you." Cepha turned, "Good day."

"Bye, Cepha." Tint said as he saw her walk off.

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"You likin' the dinner, dear?" Splat asked Cepha as they shared dinner,

"It's good." Cepha simply responded,

"Is there something wrong, honey?" Paprika asked, "You don't look so good."

"I'm fine." Cepha continued,

"Let me guess... It's that boy." Splat grumbled, "What did he do?!"

"Oh dear..." Paprika sighed, "Splat, stop, why are you so hostile to that boy?"

"Cepha, if he ever does anything to you.. Don't be afraid to tell me." Splat told her,

"It's not that, dad." Cepha grumbled, "It's... I'm just tired." she stood up and walked off,

"Ugh." Paprika grunted and stared at Splat,

"What, was it something I said?" Splat looked innocently.

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"Hm.." Cepha looked at her clock, whose digital numbers glew in the dark, "11..." she read them, "it's time to go!" she said excitedly as she grabbed her Splattershot and left hurriedly.

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"Do you think she's coming?" a boy inkling from Tint's clique asked as they waited by the depot,

"She'd better, or she'll never talk to Tint again." a girl chuckled, "Isn't that right, Tint?"

"Shut up." Tint crossed his arms, trying to keep warm during the night.

"It's almost Midnight." a boy said as he looked at his watch, "If she doesn't come by-"

"Come by when?" a voice said, revealing it to be Cepha, "Is this the line?" she joked,

"Are you ready for the test, Octo-spawn?" the main girl scoffed, "Or are you chicken?"

"Let's do it, buck teeth." Cepha insulted the girl's smile, making her cross,

"Oh yeah!?" the girl yelled, "Fine, this is what the test is." she pointed to the base of the depot, which was littered with abandoned cargo boxes, "Have you heard of the Box Beast?"

"The Who Ha?" Cepha asked in confusion,

"The Box Beast is a monster that lurks around these parts." a boy inkling told her, "They say if you come here around midnight, he'll appear."

"So, that being said." the main girl interrupted, "You have to spend 10 minutes down there... alone.. in the dark... with the Box Beast."

"Hmph." Cepha grunted, "I'll do it." she held her Splattershot tight, "I'm not afraid of your mythical Box Beast." she said and walked down,

"Cepha, wait.." Tint called out,

"What is it, Tint?" Cepha turned,

"Remember what I tell you during Turf battles." Tint said,

"Don't do anything stupid." Cepha smiled, "I'll keep that in mind, Tint." she said, and raced down.

"What's so special about her, Tint?" a girl inkling scoffed,

"Tint likes an Octo-Spawn, ha ha." a boy chuckled, "Gross."

"Cepha.." Tint growled as he saw the hybrid disappear into the Depot.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have enjoyed it thus far, and this one will be less "Disturbing" than its predecessor.
It will still have some splatting sequences so it is Rated T for intense Sequences of Action, Comic Violence, and Sci-Fi Horror.

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