Chapter 3: Becoming Agent 4

Saero's view

I jumped out of the grates with my weapon ready, only to find a single Inkling that looked pretty old. "Well, this is a surprise.", the old man said, "What are you doing here?" "Um...", I said, unable to think of a reason. 'So this is the Cuttlefish guy Dorea mentioned?', I thought to myself. "Well whatever reason you have, you should head back to-", Cuttlefish began before a female voice came through his transmitter. "Captain, I've got a serious problem! There's tight security at the Zapfish, and I can't get past them!" "You might have to pull back for now!", Cuttlefish said, "Get back to the shack so we can figure out a plan!"

"So she was telling the truth.", I said, though Cuttlefish took notice. "Telling the truth about what?", he asked me. "I was told that the Octarians squidnapped the Zapfish, but I was sceptical.", I said, "But now that I know that it's true, I want to help out however I can!" Cuttlefish paused, as if he was thinking. "Well you do have that determined look in your eyes.", he said, "I guess I could let you help. I'll get a Hero Suit for you." He went inside the shack and came out with folded up clothes. I put the jacket on over my shirt and switched out my shoes before putting the headset on.

"Looks good on you.", Cuttlefish said, "Now we just need your Hero Shot." "Thanks, but I got my weapon right here.", I said, taking out my SR Squiffer. Just then, the girl from before arrived at the shack. "Who are you?", she asked. "My name's Saero.", I replied. "Saero here wants to help get the Zapfish back.", Cuttlefish said, "Though I have no idea who could have told him about the situation." "I see.", she replied, "Well, my name is Nira, but during missions I'm refered to as Agent 3." "I guess that makes me Agent 4.", I said back, "But who are Agents 1 and 2?" "I don't know.", Nira said, "But that's currently not important. We should get moving. I'll lead the way." "Alright.", I said before following her.

*To be continued*