The Colors of Love, From A Different Perspective

by ArriDaInkling

Quinston wants adventure in his life. When his brother makes a time machine, Quinston's sure that this will bring adventure. But everything comes at a cost. Quinston finds himself lost in a strange world, until he meets someone special that just might be the person to help him put together the pieces and find the true colors of love. (Inkling boy x Human girl) T for safety.

1. Prologue

Prologue

It was a bright and sunny day in Inkopolis, perfect for a turf war. One purple-tentacled inkling boy named Quinston dragged his Hydra Splatling lazily towards a research building. He had just lost a turf war playing against team yellow, and was asked to come test some device his older created. Big whoop. Quinston would rather be getting revenge on team yellow, or skateboarding with his Octoling friend, Kaito. Quinston sighed heavily as he pushed open the back door and dragged himself and his Hydra inside. "There you are!", greeted a voice, who Quinston recognized immediately as his older brother Daichi. "What do you want me to test now?", asked an annoyed Quinston as he saw Daichi wipe his Specs with his lab coat. "This", said Daichi, whipping around and putting a small, square-shaped watch in Quinston's face, "Is a time machine." Quinston stared a the watch for a couple of seconds before putting the watch on and messing with some of the buttons. "Wait!" yelled Daichi, waving his hands in the air in a weak attempt to get Quinston's attention. Suddenly, a bright light enveloped Quinston as the watch began to vibrate. Daichi ran towards Quinston, but tripped and fell offer his research papers. Quinston could only stare at his brother helplessly as he yelled for help. "Quinstonnnn..." Daichi scrambled to get up, but the bright light made him invisible to Quinston. "Daichi! Help!", yelled Quinston, but to no avail. The only thing he could see was the light, then moments later dark. With that, Quinston went unconscious, his last words being "Daichi...".