"Aaawww, aren't you just the cutest thing?!"
"Nnnnnnooo!"
"Yes! Yes you are! You're just so cute!"
"Stahp!"
"Oooooooh, I could just eat you up, you're so adorable!"
"Maaaaaaaaa!"
"Cereza 'Meri' Squiliam. Let go of your little brother right now," There was a chuckle as Cereza slowly let go of the second stage Inkling, who quickly scuttled across the floor towards his mother. Cerata picked up her son and held him against her hip, him burying his face in her side. Peaking out with a glare towards his sister. "Honestly Cereza. Ever since you took control of your form, you can't keep your hands off anything can you?" The teen smiled widely at her mother as she gently rocked back and forth on the floor.
Cereza looked up at her mother with bright eyes. Brownish purple orbs stared up at her mother with bright green highlights surrounding them, much like the purple highlights that circled her mother's eyes. Also like her mother, her head consisted of four thick tentacles with a few suckers over the top half of each one. Unlike her mother, these tentacles were a light fuchsia and were longer. They were about the length of a female Inkling's, though they didn't hang down as far considering how they curled around.
"Can't help it mom. My touch stubs are curious!" She said wiggling her fingers at her mother who smiled and shook her head. "Plus he's just so cute! Look at him!" She added as she stood up. Her brother turned towards her and stuck his tongue out, nuzzling deeper into his mother immediately afterwards. Cerata slightly stuck out her hip to better balance her son and placed a hand on the other. Cerata had grown a bit taller and more womanly over the years. Right now she was wearing her Octoling gear, minus the goggles.
"Regardless of how cute Luca is, you need to stop smothering him. He doesn't like it," Cereza pouted a bit before nodding.
"Yes ma'am,"
"Good. Now your aunt and father will be here soon. You need to get ready," Cereza looked down over herself. She was standing in a plain white T and a pair of purple panties. She quickly turned around to her bed, which was completely covered in cloths.
"I don't know what to wear!" She exclaimed scanning through the pile and picking things up before setting them down else where. "Do I wear something simple and light? Something cute? Or something that screams 'Don't mess with me! I will splat you so hard!'? Also how do I even tell the stats of the gear?" She said picking up a random article of clothing and squinting at it, attempting to find the desired information.
Cerata rolled her eyes again and slowly walked over to her daughter. Luca still glaring at the older female fumbling with her cloths. Cerata gently placed a hand on her daughter's shoulder causing her to turn to her.
"Look, baby," She started. "It doesn't matter what you wear. Especially not now during your first Turf War. Just find something you think feels nice. This is all just for fun. You can worry about stats and such when you participate in Ranked Battles," Cereza looked back at her pile of cloths and took a deep breath.
"Okay mom. But...I don't want to lose my first Turf War..."
"No one wants to lose anything. You can just try your best and have fun," She leaned down and kissed her daughter on the forehead, causing her to smile a bit. "You'll do fine sweetie," Cereza nodded and Cerata turned and exited the room.
She closed the door behind her, letting a sigh escape her lips as she smiled softly to herself. She readjusted Luca on her hip and walked down the hallway, Luca resting his head on her side as she was going to head to the room she and Inkay shared, but the doorbell went off.
"Oh, I bet that's your auntie," Cerata said smiling to Luca. She walked down the hallway and traveled down the set of stairs, picking up a few scattered toys on her way to the door. Once there, she leaned forward and looked through the peephole. She smiled as she stepped back and unlocked the door, pulling it open.
"Hey!"
"Hi Molly! How are you?" Cerata asked as Molly wrapped her and Luca in a soft hug. She wore a pair black glasses and a small smile, her tentacles tied back in a low ponytail that hung down her back. She wore a flowing yellow dress that stopped about half under her knees with a floral pattern scattered over it.
"I'm fine. Just fine," Cerata stepped back into the building, the equally as tall Inkling following her in.
"Thank you so much for babysitting Luca," Cerata said with a smile.
"Oh it's no problem at all. I love my little nephew," Molly said taking Luca and holding him similarly to how Cerata did. "You love me too, don't you Luca?"
"Yesh!" The toddler Inkling called with a shy smile and the end of its fin-like appendage in his mouth. Cerata smiled at the scene as the two came further in and she closed and locked the door.
"Have you heard from Big Brother yet?" Molly asked as she headed into the living room, bouncing slightly, much to Luca's delight.
"No I haven't heard from him yet. He's still out patrolling with the agents," Cerata whispered the second part to her sister-in-law. Molly's smile lowered as she sat down, moving Luca to her knee and bouncing it slightly, keeping him balanced with her hands.
"I really wish he'd do something else. That job is so dangerous,"
"I have full faith that he'll come back safely. Besides, he has Kelp out there with him,"
"Yeah. Which surprises me. I didn't think Lyra would let him do that. She worries a lot," Cerata nodded in agreement as she sat across her dining room table from Molly.
"I agree, but I think she's been focused more on keeping her son in check,"
"Really? He seems like such a good boy,"
"He has his moments, but from what I've overheard from Cereza, he takes after his father in the worst of ways," Molly giggled as Luca laid his head against her stomach.
"Where is Cereza anyway?" Cerata gestured to the second floor as she leaned back and crossed her leg over the other.
"Upstairs getting ready to go,"
"Is she excited?" Cerata let out a small laugh.
"So much so she can't even decide what to wear," The two women laughed together as Luca started drifting off.
"Well who can blame her? I remember when Big Brother and Sister took me to my first Turf War. I was so excited I couldn't aim straight!" Cerata smiled at her in-law's enthusiasm.
"I remember watching that. Sorry I couldn't participate with you,"
"Oh nonsense. You had to take care of Cereza. I completely understand. Anyway, did you hear about Shiro?"
"No? What happened to him?"
"He moved over to New Cod City so Maddie could be with her family. From what Lyra told me she has a big one,"
"Aw, that's nice. Shiro always wanted a big family. I hope they enjoy each other,"
"Yeah. Me too," There was the sound of a lock clicking and both Cerata and Molly looked towards the door. The door opened and Luca slowly opened his eyes at the noise. The sound of the door closing and locking echoed and Inkay rounded the corner. He had grown a bit of muscle and quite a bit taller, now standing about half a head over Cerata, making her have to look up at him. He currently wore a pair of designer headphones, a white Puffer Fish T-shirt, and some black seahorses. Like his younger self, he still let his tentacles dangle freely behind him. In his right hand he held an E-Liter.
"Hey Big Brother," Molly greeted as Cerata stood up.
"Hey little sis. Hey love,"
"Hi sweetie," Cerata smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a quick kiss as Molly covered Luca's eyes. He whined unaware of the reason it was suddenly dark.
"Daaaaaa!" He called trying to move away from the darkness. Inkay chuckled and approached his son, squatting down so they were eye level. Molly removed her hands and Inkay stared into Luca's with wide eyes.
"Hey there squirt!" The toddler laughed at his father's presence causing Inkay to smile. "Give me some fin," Inkay said holding his hand in front of his son. Luca reached forward and tapped his fin against Inkay's hand. "Noggin," Inkay held his head down and Luca taped his against his father's.
"Freeeeeeesh,"
"Fwesh!" Cereata and Molly laughed at the display as Inkay rose to his full height.
"So where's Cereza?" Inkay asked returning to his wife.
"Upstairs trying to pick something out to wear," Inkay smirked and wrapped a hand around Cerata's hip, pulling her closer to him.
"Women. Some pretty fabrics in front of you and nothing get's you more indecisive," Cerata gave him a look and Molly did the same.
"Uh? I resent that," Cerata said poking him in his chest.
"Yeah, me too. Maybe if you didn't buy her all those cloths a few days ago she wouldn't be so indecisive," Inkay chuckled and gave Cerata a peck on the cheek.
"I'm only kidding ladies. But seriously, I'm not surprised she's taking such a long time. She suddenly has so many choices," There was the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs, followed shortly by Cereza swinging around the doorway.
"I'm ready!" She called looking over the room. She wore an Inkvader hat that currently had a color pallet to match her tentacles, a black shirt with a picture of a purple Octopus super jumping towards the viewer, and a pair of Octoling boots. In her left hand she held a Splattershot Jr., previously owned by her father. Her eyes scanned over the room and she smiled as she stepped in.
"Hi daddy. Hi Aunt Molly,"
"Hey darling," Inkay said wrapping his daughter in a hug, Molly giving a greeting behind him.
"So are you ready to go?" Cereza asked her father, her eyes practically sparkling.
"Just gotta say good bye to sis then we'll be good," Cereza pumped her fists as Inkay walked over to Molly, Cerata heading upstairs to grab her weapon. "So you hear from Kiara?" Molly nodded as Luca reached up, trying to get his father to pick him up. All he got was his head rubbed.
"Yeah. She's headed towards the tower now," Inkay nodded.
"Thanks again for babysitting sis,"
"No problem! Any time!"
"Gotta go squirt. You be good now okay?" Luca reached to his father with a displeased groan and a furrowed brow. "I'll play with you when I get back I promise," Luca pouted angrily as Molly chuckled and began bouncing her leg again. Cerata came down the stairs holding a Rapid Blaster while Cereza was at the door, practically bouncing as her parents approached.
"Bye guys! Have fun Cereza!" The group said their goodbyes as they exited the house. Cereza taking excited steps forward while Inkay and Cerata took calm, relaxed steps beside each other, smiles on their faces.
It wasn't long until they reached the train station that led to their designated plaza, but to Cereza, the wait was torturous. They stepped onto the train and found a seat, Cereza sitting between her parents.
"Ooo! You think I might run into Wakame in a Turf War?" She said looking up to Inkay. The Inkling shrugged his shoulders as he looked forward.
"I don't know. Maybe," Cereza looked forward with a glint in her eye.
"I'd love to ink him in his smug face," Cerata laughed at her daughter as the train began moving.
"What's with you two anyway?"
"You said it yourself mom. We've been rivals ever since before I was born. Now I've got the perfect playing field to prove I'm the coolest," Cerata nudged her daughter arm with her own.
"And what if you end up losing?"
"Simple. I bust out these puppies," She said looking up to her father, giving him the puppy dog eyes and a pout. Inkay glanced down and saw the look his daughter was giving him and recoiled, covering his eyes with his arms.
"No! It's too adorable! Turn it off! Turn it off, I can't take it!" Inkay called as Cereza laughed.
"There's no way he can say no to a girl. There's no way," Cerata smiled down at her daughter.
"Whatever it takes to win I guess," Cereza looked at her with a nod, Inkay taking an over-dramatized sigh of relief. "So why did you decided to wear that?" Cerata asked. Cereza looked over the cloths she wore and smiled.
"Well, I remembered you telling me that I was the first Inkling Octoling hybrid. So, I wanted to wear something that represented both of my backgrounds. The shirt was the only thing I had that had a picture of an Octopus on it, and I remember when you guys told me the story of how you met, and this hat got you to change colors, so...yeah..." Cereza smiled to herself as her parents smiled at her. Cerata leaned down and gave her a kiss on the side of her head and Inkay wrapped his arm around her.
The rest of the ride was quiet save for the rumbling of the train. Cereza constantly looked over the Splattershot Jr. In her hands, examining ever nook and cranny and how it connected to her ink tank.
Once they reached their stop, Cereza practically jumped off the train. She stepped out and turned towards the door, waiting for her parents to follow.
"Come on guys! You're so slow you're standing still!"
"You just hope your targets are as slow as us then so you can actually hit them," Inkay called out as he stepped off the train. Cereza shot a hand over her heart and flinched as if wounded.
"Shots fired," The three headed towards the plaza, it busy as usual. Just like Apalo had said, Octarians and Inklings now lived together, and the plaza showed that as Inklings, Octarians, and Octolings walked around, chatted, and simply enjoyed life. Cereza made sure to greet anyone who came too close or made eye contact. And how could she not? All the people here were potential friends/rivals! She had been to the plaza only twice now, the first time being two days ago when her dad took her shopping.
But right now shopping was the last thing on her mind. What was on her mind right now was the tower with the Great Zapfish wrapped around it. It was her portal to the greatest sport known to Octarians and Inklings alike.
"Cereza," Cereza stopped in her tracks at her father's call. "Mind if we make a quick detour?" Cereza let out a groan as she approached her father.
"To where?" Inkay tilted his head down an alleyway, causing Cereza to raise an eyebrow. She shrugged, following her parents. Inkay led the group into the alleyway, Cerata standing next to her daughter. It wasn't long until they reached the end.
"Hey Spyke," Inkay called. Cereza looked around her parents and froze up for a second at the sight of the spiky person sitting in the corner of the alley. He turned one green eye towards them and a slow smile creeped across his face.
"Ello loves. It's been awhile," Inkay and Cerata smiled.
"It has. I meant to come by about two days ago, but it got pretty late,"
"Nonsense. Never too late to visit a friend," Cerata took Cereza by the shoulders and moved her in front of her an Inkay.
"We have someone to meet you," She said, Cereza giving a small smile and a wave.
"Ey," Spyke said going wide eyed and looking the girl over. "This w'uldn't happen to be the little thing barely talking w'uld it?" Cerata gave a proud smile as she pulled Cereza into a hug.
"Yeah, this is her," Spyke gave Cerata a congratulating smile.
"Ya're scaring me love. They grow up too fast," He said.
"Speaking of, I heard the news. Congratulations," Inkay said, Cerata looking at him confused as Spyke smiled wider up at him. "Here ya go," Inkay said handing Spyke two Super Sea Snails.
"Thanks mate. What can I do for ya today?"
"Oh these are freebies. Congratulation presents," Spyke gave Inkay another thank you and set one SSS down on his left and raised his right arm higher, causing his clothing to drape.
"Ey, you hungry?" From beneath his cloak, a small sea urchin emerged, barely reaching halfway to Cereza's knee. The small thing opened his eye, his neutral expression looking like an angry glare. His eye was a bluish green and his spikes started out pitch black at the base but transitioned to various shades of red and green at the tips.
The young urchin looked over the people standing in front of him before looking away uninterested. What did catch his attention was the Snail in his father's hand. He reached towards it with his little hands and mouth open, eye still in that glare like look.
Cerata and Cereza instantly jumped into a crouch position to get a better look at Spyke's son, giving ooo's and aaaw's. The child didn't like the attention however as he jumped back and balled himself up, instinctively pointing his head towards the two females. He eventually opened his eye in what was probably an actual glare.
"He's so cute! What's his name?" Cerata asked.
"'is name is Echino. He's my little bundle of joy," Spyke said reaching over and picking up his screw driver. "Ya've gon' and spooked him. It'll be awhile before he comes back out,"
"Aww, I'm sorry," Cereza whined.
"Alright come on ladies. Time to go," Cerata and Cereza both stood as Spyke looked on.
"Have a good day mate. And thanks for the snails,"
"No problem," Inkay called back as the squad left. They once again headed towards the tower, this time not stopping until they reached it. Though the reason they stopped wasn't planned.
"Mr. Apalo!" Cereza called stepping over to the older Octarian. Apalo was standing against the entrance to the tower with a bored look on his face. He wore a plaid button up with a white undershirt and khakis. He had two of his tentacles tied down into a bang that hung freely over his left eye and the other two tied back in a pony tail.
Upon hearing his name called his eyes leisurely followed the voice. Once his eyes locked on to Cereza and her parents, his bored expression didn't change, but he did grow a smile. Cereza ran up to him, stopping in front of him to give a small bow, him doing the same.
"Young Cereza. My how you've grown," He said lazily scanning over the girl in front of him. Inkay and Cerata walked up and stood on either side of their daughter, smiling at the man. "Inkay and Cerata. You both look wonderful as well," He said extending a hand to both of them. They shook his hands and returned his compliment.
"Are you here to participate in a Turf War Mr. Apalo?" Cereza asked. Apalo looked down at the girl and smiled.
"Oh no. This sport just isn't for me. I understand it's just harmless fun but it reminds me of...darker times,"
"Then what are you doing here?" Inkay questioned.
"Well I didn't want to miss out on your first Turf War. I hear that the large majority of Squid Kids enjoy running here as soon as they take control of their form," Cereza was practically bouncing on her feet in excitement. "Well I'm just here to wish you good luck. I'll be rooting for you," He said ruffling Cereza's tentacles, careful not to run his hand over a sucker. "Don't baby her too much now you two," He added as he walked by her parents.
"Didn't plan on it," Cerata responded. Inkay watched the man walk off for awhile before the sound of his daughter snapped him out of his trance.
"Come on dad let's go!" Inkay followed the ladies of his life inside the building and walked towards the receptionist.
"Hello, what can I interest you today?" The bright eyed green tentacled Inkling asked.
"Um, the Squiliam family? Is there already a squad room?" Inkay asked as his daughter bounced excitedly behind him. The Inkling typed on her computer for a bit before responding.
"Yes there is. Last door on your left, you'll find your respawn bracelets in there waiting for you. When you're ready pressed the button and you will be randomly given opponents and a stage to battle on. Please obey all the rules and have fun," She finished her instructions with a smile which they all returned.
"Thank you!" Inkay said as Cereza said it as well, practically running down the hall. She ran to the door and threw it open, her smile only widening when she looked inside.
"About time you guys got here," Kiara said leaning against the far wall. She had a small squid hairclip, a black tank top, the standard Inkling shorts, and a pair of combat boots on. Thrown casually over her shoulder was a Gold Dynamo Roller. She blew a bubble and let it pop as Inkay and Cerata stepped in.
"Aunt Kiara!"
"Hey sis. How you doing?"
"I'd be doing better if you guys weren't dragging your asses," She said with a smirk crossing the room. She handed each one of her family members their bracelets as she continued. "I already got us a match so we should get going," She said walking down the hall towards the transporter that would send them to their match. They all stood on the transporter and looked at the screen naming their opponents. Two more and they could be warped to their destination: Walleye Warehouse.
Kiara looked down at Cereza, who was suddenly very still compared to what she was before.
"Nervous kid?" She asked as Cereza nodded her head.
"Now that I'm here, I have such a feeling like I'm about to vurp," Kiara chuckled. She reached over and grabbed her niece by the shoulder and squeezed it lightly, giving her a light shake.
"You're going to do great," Cereza looked up to her aunt and gave a nod. One more person needed to join the match before it started.
"Now remember Cereza: Everyone has a job in a squad. Don't think we're going to baby you this entire match," Inkay said smiling back at his daughter. Cereza blew a raspberry at her dad before smirking.
"I'm no baby. I'm sure I can handle myself," Inkay smirked and looked back up to the screen just as the last person needed joined. The entire group transformed, Cereza taking a deep breath before doing so, and were transported to their destination.
Looking over Walleye Warehouse, two Inklings sat looking down, preparing to commentate on the Turf War preparing to start.
"Well Chuck, it seems like this one is going to be a very interesting Turf War. Do you know why?"
"Yes I do Frank. Yes I do. This Turf War is going to be played by-"
"Out of the way Chuck,"
"We're taking over,"
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I have with me The Squid Sisters in the stands!"
"Yeah, and we'll be broadcasting this one!"
"You can have it back when we're done," The camera was suddenly shifted and a bit of noise came from off screen. When the camera returned, Callie and Marie were sitting in the commentator seats with the headsets on.
"Good evening everyone!" Callie called out.
"It's not Inkopolis News Time but we have something special for you!" Marie called out.
"This Turf War will be really special because not only is Cerata, the second face of the Octarian race participating,"
"But also Leviathan, the Inkling who not only helped said Octoling reveal the evil Octavio's weaknesses 15 years ago, but married her, being the first Interracial couple,"
"'But Callie, Marie! They've participated in a lot of Turf Wars since then!' I hear you thinking. That's right I can hear your thoughts,"
"Well, this will be the first time they will participate with Leviathan's sister, Kiara, and their beautiful daughter Cereza,"
"The first Octoling Inkling hybrid! I'm sure we have quite the show for you folks!" Callie called out as the two teams appeared on the warp pads on opposite sides of the map.
"Let's be clear, we will not be rooting in favor of either team, and are simply here to observe the match first hand,"
"Whooooo! Go Cereza! Show us what you got girl!" Marie turned towards her cousin with a deadpan look.
"Thanks Callie. Thanks for making me into a liar on live TV," Callie chuckled.
"Ooo! It looks like the stage is all set!" Callie said looking over the map as the count down started.
Cereza could feel her heart beating in her chest as they appeared in Walleye Warehouse. Everything seemed to slow down as she looked over everything. In the far distance she could see the other team, specks of orange waiting patiently for the game to start.
She scanned her eyes over her family. Inkay calmly took out a band, resting his charger on his side to tie his dark blue tentacles up. Kiara glanced down at her own, noticing they were a dark blue as well. The transporter much have changed them.
She looked up to the other members of her family. Her mother rolled her neck and the arm that held her weapon. A smile crossed her face as she eyed the team on the other side. Kiara had her roller propped up on the ground leaning against it, blowing bubbles and letting them pop before casually licking them off her face. She glanced over to Cereza and gave a smirk and a wink.
Cereza smiled back, turning forward as she gripped her weapon in both hands. This was it. The moment she had been waiting for. A gunshot fired signaling the start of the match and colors started flying. With a huge smile on her face, Cereza only had one thought:
This was going to be fun.
Well there you have it folks. The final chapter of Octo Colors is out. Did you enjoy it? Like epilogues tend to do, this was just a bunch of information on how everyone's doing. Shiro moved away to live with Maddie and her big family, Cerata and Inkay have two kids, one just turning 14, Kelp joined the Agents and he and Lyra have a son named Wakame(which wasn't obviously stated but I'm stating it here. Wakame is also a type of Kelp) who is apparently just a bit older than Cereza, Spyke even has a kid. Have fun guessing who the mother is. Luca's name also comes from a type of squid that glows. Yay little fun facts.
Inkay and Cerata now live in a two story house instead of an apartment so yay them. A bit of a travel to the main plaza but eh. "Hold on Bang. We don't know what's the deal with Apalo though, and this is the final chapter! Does that mean..." I hear you thinking with bated breath. That's right, like Callie I can read your thoughts.
I do in fact have a sequel planned for this story. Again in the words of Goku(TFS) "I'm doing this for me". What's it's going to be about, I will not say right now, but I will say this: expect some dark topics as well as a bit more flavoring similar to last chapter. Though I do it for me I aim to please. (insert lenny face)
Speaking of lemony goodness, you guys are lucky. You guys are reaaaaallll lucky. Reeeeaaaaalllly lucky that I was already planning on writing a lemon for this story, because after reading the third review requesting one, my brain went "You know what you should do? You should go animation domination on these people and go scientifically accurate on their behinds." I slowly looked up to the ceiling with a smile on my face and went, "Not today brain. Not today," During the time of writing this story, I've looked up a few facts on Squids and Octopuses(Yes I even looked up to see if it was that or Octopi) to make names and little scenes etc. The reason I made Cerata's suckers sensitive is because I read that Octopus suckers have a lot of nerves in them, which they can use to taste, "smell", and even be tickled by. Now out of those three, I think the third would be the least weird. But anyway, if you want to know how I would've written a scientifically accurate lemon scene, just ask and I'll message you the bare details. I'm not writing a separate story for it.
And again, on the subject of scientifically accurate, a response to pizzarobot63. I'm pretty sure they can give blowjobs. I was writing the scene when I thought the same thing, but looking at official art of the way their teeth beak is made, a blowjob would in fact be possible. Risky if not done carefully yes, but possible. I'm not trying to change your mind on it or anything, I'm just putting my two cents in on the matter. .3.
To one of the Guest, who reviewed while I was typing this stuff out. Hashtag Inkata. I lol'd, I promise you I did. And I spelled out the hashtag cause I don't know if fanfic keeps them up or not. This is a test of the hashtag system. #
There should be a hashtag there now.
Anyway, there it is folks. I hope you enjoyed this story, and I thank you for reading. A big thank you for those who reviewed and have been with me since chapter one. Be sure to keep an eye out for the next installment. Until our paths cross again.
Astalabyebye,
Bang.