Author's notes: Darkford reminded me of the nubs on the back of the Inkling's head. To be honest, considering how small they are, I'm not entirely sure if I should count them as tentacles, but I'm also now debating with myself whether or not to keep them on my "hybrids".

Chapter 22: Hybrids

Anni's view

As I kept moving through the hallways, I eventually skid to a stop. In front of me was Kareo, armed with what appeared to be a sword. "I'm surprised you actually showed up.", Kareo said, "You saved me the trouble of looking for you." I quickly grabbed my LR Charger, but Kareo dashed at me. I barely avoided his attack, but he stopped instantly. I then noticed that his attack left an ink trail. "Nice reflexes.", he said, "But how long can you keep it up?"

Nira's view

I had my Hero Shot ready as I stared down a Hybrid that had appeared before me. In his hand was what appeared to be a crossbow, and he was aiming it right at me. "You know, it was a mistake to come here.", he said, "You've pretty much signed your death warrent!" He then pressed the trigger, causing an inkshot to fly right at me. I somehow managed to dodge it, but he jumped back and tossed a Splat Bomb, causing me to jump back as well. "Okay, you got some skill.", he said, "But you're still going to die here!"

Dorea's view

My DR Duel Squelcher was aimed at a Hybrid that was in my path. In her hand was what appeared to be a black Squiffer. "I'm honestly surprised.", she said, "I didn't think I'd have to fight an Octoling." "Yeah, well life is full of surprises.", I told her. She then pointed her Squiffer at me. "Indeed.", she said, "But my mission hasn't changed." She then fired her Squiffer, but I jumped to the side and threw a handful of Mini Burst Bombs. She dodged them and placed a Seeker, which I managed to avoid. "As expected from an Octoling.", she said, "Your senses are pretty good."

Saero's view

I had my SR Squelcher ready as a Hybrid stood in front of me. In her hand was what appeared to be a black Rapid Blaster. "You were unfortunate to run into me.", she said as she pointed her Blaster at me, "I promise that you won't survive this." She then started shooting her Blaster at me, causing me to jump back. I fired my Squiffer, but she also dodged. "You're impressive for an Inkling.", she said, "I didn't think you would be able to react to that. But you're just delaying the inevitable."

*To be continued*