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agent-7-at-your-service · 8 years ago

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Future Plot: Project Titanomachy - Chapter 26

(( Camille, her family, and Janine belong to @inklingleesquidly / @wonder-meathead

Nebula belongs to @myzzy and @agenttwo

Depiction of Agent 2 belongs to @agenttwo

Blueshift belongs to @myzzy

Celeste and Willow belong to @alpinesquid

Agent 0 and Suzy belongs to @son-of-joy

The Galaxa Gems (mentioned) belongs to @splat-tendency and @eiden-calamar

The Frosted Stars belong to @askvincent / @asktheseastars and @evora-flux

Nebulous and Arsenic belong to @a-demo-of-a-hero

Shadow, Nexus Corp, Kenny, and Neo nexus Corp belong to @alphadeathsquad

Agent 7, Agent M, Agent C, Justinian, Telemachus, Hera, Kitzeh, Calypso, Cassandra, Iruka, and others belong to me.

Today was the day; the final battle against the Titans is here.

The massive meteor in the sky was now over the city of Inkopolis, but instead of crashing into the city, it slowly floated towards a vast ancient plain out there in Inkopolis. It was like the meteors that crashed into Arowana Mall, Kelp Dome, and Blackbelly Skatepark, a floating fortress. But this time it's was larger than the others; it's was almost one-fifth the size of the moon.

The Argus Initiative, the alliance between Inkopolis, Octo Valley, and Leviathan, have identified the massive meteor to be over what were once the Kanto Plains. But due to an ancient flood, the place were now floodplains that are slowly returning to most of their natural states.

Agent Blueshift, Agent 2, Nebulous, Calypso, Agent M, Agent C, and Suzy were all on standby while rallying the Inkopolis's forces. The Galaxa Gems, the Frosted Stars, and a few other turf war teams offered help but were told to stay in the safe zones for their sake. However, they were encouraged to be the last line of defense if the main armies are forced to fall back to Inkopolis. Marcus and Theodora of Sea Angel Splatoon had to be left out as well with Justinian and Hera giving them a similar encouragement.

Shadow of the old Nexus Corp was offering to help the Argus Initiative in this final battle along with Kenny and Neo-Nexus Corp. Cassandra and Iruka took some Leviathan forces to Greece to help Holy Byzantium deal with the Sea Hare Cult summoning the Typhonians hordes. And Inkopolis Government has already evacuated everyone in Inkopolis to their designated safe zones one of which is Shee-Booyah. Lee, Callie, and Pac-Man had to follow the evacuation without Camille, and Callie was the most worried among the family. She prays that she's alright in another safe zone.

Olympus Meeting - Alexandria District, Inkopolis - 12:00 Midnight

Meanwhile back in the Alexandria District, most of the Olympic Champions have gathered back to the Olympus Meet Room: Camille, Nebula, Telemachus, Justinian, Hera of the Motherly Moon, Kitzeh, Agent 0, Anteros, and Hermes. Celeste, Arsenic, and Hephaestus were the only ones that came late since they were done putting the finishing touches to the passage between Inkopolis and Mount Olympus.

Willow was sitting by Camille who was still aching from her battle in Octo Valley despite the burn already gone. Willow provided her some healing treatments.

Agent 7 was also there to give them a summary of their final mission.

"My apologies if some of you haven't been having that much sleep and some you did get some sleep, but you have to bear with with what I'm assigning you all," Agent 7 spreads out a map of the plains outside Inkopolis. " A final battle in the Kanto Plains."

Agent 0 knew this could be his last chance to get his revenge. Just the death of Rhea might be enough for him to avenge his daughters, Sapphire and Emerald.

"We're going to kick their asses!" Celeste interrupted.

"Heck yeah!" Arsenic high-fives Celeste.

"I can't wait!" Justinian

Agent 7 points to the northwest part of the Kanto Plains. "Their fortress looms over the Gunma Prefecture, and their forces are planning to cross Saitama Prefecture and all way the to Tokyo Prefecture where Inkopolis stands. The terrain here is quite wet, but these rivers are shrinking, returning the floodplains back to normal plains. As for the cities here, some are ruins, but some are preserved and still in use. Overall, nature has been quick in reclaiming the plains.”

Agent 7 takes out a marker and put an "X" mark on the following cities: Honjo, Isesaki, Tamamura, and Fukaya. All those cities were near a river called the Tone River. Agent 7 continued:

"Agent Blueshift's Agents and My Agents will lure the Typhonian Horde across the Tone River and the border of Saitama and Gunma. That is when Agent 0's agents, the Nexus Corp, the Neo-Nexus Corp, and the Inkopolis City Defence will pass through and slam into the horde and try to push them back to the bridge in Honjo, right where the Tone River meets the border. The Blueshift's Agents and My Agents will then rally with the Argus Initiative's militia and surround this final Typhonian Horde."

Agent 7 marked three X's at three religious sites and marked bridge near it.

"Leviathan Forces and the Heroes will be reserved over here just in case." Agent 7 then looked at Camille. "As for those Fauns, Satyrs, Satyresses, Centaurs, Centurides, Amazons, Actaeon, his hunting dogs, Nymphs Dryads, Daemons, Nereids, Oceanids, Griffins, the horse hybrids, the Pegasus named Hippocrene, the Acephali, that phoenix, the Lapiths, and all those Greek animals are under your guys' command--" Agent 7 is cut off by Nebula.

"I think one of us should name these forces," Nebula suggested.

Celeste thought about the first name that came up in her mind, "The Greek Mythos Forces!"

Camille shrugs. "Works for me."

"Agreed," Agent 0 replied.

"No problemo!" Kitzeh agreed.

Telemachus rolls his eyes.

"Nice name," Justinian commented.

"Fine with me." Willow is still healing Camille.

"Sounds ridiculous," Anteros commented.

"Better than calling them by a longer and more confusing name," Hermes told Anteros.

"Don't forget about Aeolus, Dione, Harmonia, Hecate, Paean, Pan, Iris, and the Muses," Hephaestus mentioned the minor Olympians to Agent 7.

"....As I was saying." Agent 7 marks an X on the southern part of the Gunma prefecture and draws an arrow heading towards the mountains. "You'll all be heading to this fortress directly and face the titans. We'll call this final meteor fortress, the Titan Fortress!"

"......Can we call it.... nevermind." Camille facepalms.

"Overall, we're taking the risk of keeping the Typhonian Hordes busy, by taking the fight to the Tone River and later Inkopolis." Agent 7 regretted telling that to everyone in the room. "But this gives you guys the chance to fight the Titans directly."

With everyone understanding their roles, the Olympian Champions leave the meeting room to spend their last moments before going into battle. Agent 7 was the last to leave the room, but he ends up stumbling into an older Green Inkling down one hallway to his office. It was Janine.

"Madame Squidly." Agent 7 didn't expect her to come to his district. "What brings you here? Shouldn't you be in Shee-Booyah?"

"We need to talk about Camille," Janine requested. She has already figured out that Camille is still an Agent. She is also aware of the Sentinel Suit that's given to her granddaughter along with the role of an Olympian Champion. "How far is this, Jason?"

"....I'm sorry, Madame Squidly, but I've got things to do." Agent 7 adjusts his coat. "There's a final battle about to happen and the conflict will move to her."

Janine blocks Agent 7's way.

"We're going to talk about her right here, right now." Janine folded her arms, standing in his way. She had a concerned look that Agent 7 could tell is unpleasant.

Agent 7 has nod choice and he gestures her to come into his office. He sits at his desk, ready to listen to what Janine has to say.

"My granddaughter is not me nor my son, Gatz-ling Cassius," Janine began, "I must agree with my son's choice to not show what Agents and Heroes do, and--"

"I'm am aware of the risks, but this is my son's doing." Agent 7 didn't want to use Telemachus, his illegitimate son, as a scapegoat. He also had to take responsibility for this as well. "Yet, she decided to go on not just as an Agent and a potential Wonder Inkling but a Champion of the Gods."

Janine shakes her head. "How much longer until something bad happens to her?"

".....Take this up to Hephaestus," Agent 7 replied, "All I know is that she doesn't want our world to end like this."

Janine looks down. She has seen her son get into danger when he was playing the hero, but she doesn't have the heart to see her granddaughter end up the same way.

"Look, Janine...." Agent 7 gets up. "Just let her do this. Otherwise, she would regret deserting her friends like this even in death."

Janine looks at him and took a deep breath. "Just make sure she doesn't die." She leaves Agent 7's office quietly.

"I will..." Agent 7 already told Camille that before.

Tone River, Saitama-Gunma Prefecture Border - 1:35 AM

The forces were all at their designated stations.

Blueshift, Agent 2, and Suzy were near the Tone River, managing their Agents and Agent 7's Agents.

Nexus Corp, Neo Nexus Corp, and the Inkopolis City Defense remained hidden outside some city ruins until the plan goes into effect. Kenny, who was leading the Neo-Nexus Corp, felt a bit surprised his father -- the same inkling the lead the old Nexus Corp -- has come out of retirement to bring back his old team to fight with them. To Kenny, this might be the only time he'll see his father and the old Nexus Corp in action.

Calypso and her Levithan Army were stationed at three religious sites near a neighboring river, the Karasu River. Nebulous and the rallied Heroes were also with Calypso, making sure they're not exposed.

Camille and the other Olympic Champions were near the ruins of what was once a hospital. Agent 7 has them get on a military transport helicopter. The Greek Mythos Forces were waiting for them in Gunma, waiting for them to meet up and lead. Agent M and Agent C were with Agent 7 to tell Camille and Nebula good luck.

Camille finally got this chance to give Agent 7 something. Before she enters the helicopter, she gets out and takes out the empty scabbard made of Nemean Lion's Skin.

"Uncle Sev, before we leave, I want to say you should come with us." Camille hands the empty scabbard to Agent 7.

"As....?" Agent 7 knew where this was going.

Camille rolls her eyes. "As a Champion......There I said it. Just take this thing!"

Agent 7 looked at the scabbard and noticed the "VII" mark on it. He then took out an ink sword with a hollow frame for a blade, it was the flaming sword Surtr. He was safe-keeping it for Justinian. He gestures Camille to hand the scabbard to him, and he puts the blade in there. It quickly unravels into a cloak of light and it coils around Agent 7.

Soon, his Olympian form was revealed.

Agent 7 now wore the Nemean Lion Cloak for a cape. He still wore his usual vest, shirt, and slacks. The most distinct additions for him is a black tricorne cap, iron lion paw boots, and a dark green mask that covers his mouth. He had the ink sword Surtr on his left, and a unique automatic ink crossbow on his right. He had a belt that carried his duel N-zaps and his mini-inkbrush.

Agent 7 is now a Champion of Heracles. He assumed this was a gift, and he'll never forget this. He removes his mask to show his smile to Camille.

"Thank you, dear." Agent 7 looked to Agent M and Agent C. "You two are in command of my Agents. Now go!"

"Yes, sir!" Agent M and Agent C saluted, turn into a squid, and they super jump to meet up with Agent Blueshift, Agent 2, and Suzy to help lead the Agents.

Agen7 and Camille join the other Olympic Champions in the helicopter. The Helicopter takes off and flies over to circle the area so that Agent 7 can give a speech through the communicators:

"Alright everyone, this is the final battle.... sort of a judgment day when you think of it, but I assure you that if the Olympians can defeat these Titans, we can overcome this apocalypse! You've all seen what those Titans and their Typhonian Horde have done to this Earth, and now it's time we put them to rest again. This is our final battle, so what are going to do!?"

"KILL THE TITANS!!!!!" Everyone chanted overdramatically.

"Close enough! Execute Operation Olympia's Ascension!" Agent 7 granted.

Blueshift, Agent 2, Agent M, Agent C, advance with their Agents towards the Tone River to meet with the marching opposition. It seems the Minotaurs, the Lamiai, and the Werewolves out to fight the forces at the Tone River, but they were no longer themselves and were, instead, a collective Typhonian Horde. The Agents started luring them as the horrors crossed the bridge, retreating to the City Ruins.

Suzy led Agent 0's Agents to join with the Nexus Corp, Neo-Nexus Corp, and the Inkopolis City Defense. Blueshift, Agent 2, Agent M, and Agent C soon lead their Agents over the Tone River to meet with the Argus Initiative's military forces and flank the Typhonian Horde as it's pushed back to a bridge on the river.

The helicopter carrying Camille and the Olympian Champions moved along and landed near a forest where Greek Mythos Forces are already waiting. They can see smoke, inkstrikes, flying ink drops, and flying squids coming from the battle at the Tone River.

The Titan Fortress looming over the mountains in Gunma.

The giants were stationed to defend it. They remained the same and less affected by Typhon's influence with only a few minor mutations. Coeus and Theia were there to lead the giants. Coeus and Theia somehow merged into a massive brain with curtains of blood veins and a yellow diamond eye; It's still two titans but as one entity. Mostly Theia was doing most of the horror's control.

As Camille and the Olympian Champions meet up with the Greek Mythos Forces with Amazon Queen Diane bowing as a greeting. The minor Olympians were also there in their light armor, and they were waiting to lead these forces as well.

"We're ready for you all to lead us, Camille," Diane began.

Camille nods. She had never taken up leadership like this before. "I hate to say this, but Nebula, Telemachus, Justinian, Celeste, and Hera are coming with me to breach the fortress. I'm leaving it to Hephaestus, Anteros, and Hermes to lead." She looked at the three Olympian Gods.

"That's very wise of you, child," Hephaestus commented, "You six better go now. We'll handle things from here."

"We won't let you down!" Anteros assured.

"Down with the Titans!" Hermes shouted.

Celeste and Willow said their goodbyes while Kitzeh, Arsenic, and Agent 7 bid farewell to Camille and her party. Agent 0 was taken with Camille's party since he still has to take revenge on Rhea. Diane prayed that Camille's party would be safe, and she almost called Camille by the name of Camilla.

Soon Hephaestus, Anteros, and Hermes split the forces up and advance with caution, and they made a full charge when the giants detected them. Agent 7, Willow, Kitzeh, and Arsenic lead the minor Olympians to fight the fused Coeus and Theia. Kitzeh carried Willow on her back while tossing wine molotovs at the Titan Horror. Arsenic and Agent 7 were firing tempered iron and bolts of ink at Theia, hoping to dim her bright lights. Large drops of ink were flying in the air along with arrows and spears, swords, axes, and hammers clashed, and ink explosions were more massive than the battle going on by the Tone River.

Theia's blinding light and Coeus mind sabotaging sounds kept the Greek Mythos Forces at bay and those forces can't advance with that light blocking their sight. Agent 7, Kitzeh, Arsenic, and Willow were forced to fall with the minor Olympians. The giant army, being too large in numbers, had their eyes away from the light and sound, and they formed a huge blockade to prevent Camille and her party from infiltrating the Titan Fortress. They were stuck in the conflict with no way out. Camille's party covered their ears.

"There's too many of them!" Justinian was growing walls of tree root with Persephone's Staff to give Camille's party some protection from the giants and Theia's light.

"It's too bright!" Celeste did the same thing, holding Hestia's Heart up and creating a clay wall to protect Camille's party.

"But we need to keep moving!" Camille can barely hear her team; She didn't like the situation.

"How?" Hera questioned. She can barely hear the team either. "We can't keep moving without losing our sight, losing our hearing, or getting trampled into ink puddles."

"We're Champions! We have powers! Use them--!" One giant broke formation to kick Camille down.

"Camille!" Nebula glared at that giant, stops covering her ears, and sends some bubbles of ink into the giant's face with Poseidon's Trident. She covered her ear afterward.

Telemachus and Agent 0 charged in and cut the giant's legs and topple it down. Hera and Celeste run over to help Camille up. They all continue covering their ears before Coeus's high-pitched sound harm their hearing.

One giant may be down, but there were thousands of them still forming the blockade.

And that was where Calypso stepped in and brought her army over the Tone River. Her army of Octolings, fish-face droids called the Atlanteans, and Inkling clones had their ink-based weapons out, prepared for a charge. Calypso stood on the shoulders of two giant Octolings, carrying her charger-brush hybrid in one arm. She raised her hand for a moment and signaled the charge.

Nebulous and Heroic force must've made their decision to participate in the battle at the Tone River to help the Agents, Corps, Militia, and City Defense.

Camille saw this and waves to Calypso. "Do it! Do it now!"

Calypso points forward, signaling her Atlantean Droids to charge in first as they weren't affected by Theia's blinding light or Coeus's demented sound. They were quick enough to slice the ankles of most of the giants and get behind the blockade. The droids were all focused on the Coeus-Theia Horror, and they dim the lights and then dulled the sound,

This additional support was enough to get the Greek Mythos Forces to charged again with Hermes, and Anteros. Calypso sent the rest of her forces to strengthen the charge. Agent 7, Kitzeh, and Willow lead the Minor Olympians again deal with the Titan Horror, while Arsenic and Hephaestus used their fire and metal powers to knock down that Titan Horror like a lightbulb and pin them to the ground like a bird. A path is open now for Camille's party to squeeze through and continue their infiltration into the Titan Fortress.

Camille, Nebula, Celeste, Telemachus, Justinian, Hera, and Agent 0 rallied and got themselves out of the conflict and towards the Titan Fortress that loomed over the plains. When they arrived on the floating fortress, Oceanus stood in their way. He's covered in algae and kelp, the extra appendages on his back are crab legs. His arms were now lobster-like, and his head was that of a sea leopard.

"You shall not pass, Olympians!" Oceanus threatened.

"Let me handles this." Nebula looked to Agent 0 and Justinian. "Pierce through his armor."

Justinian began growing more tree with the root sinking into Oceanus began to wrestle in the entanglements. Nebula soon summoned Poseidon's Chariot and Stallions, and gets on the chariot and attacks Oceanus while he's distracted. Agent 0 took out his swords and started setting the trees on fire. Nebula gathered water from the tree roots and the bark forming it into an icicle. The fire Agent 0 set was catching up to Nebula.

Nebula keeps collecting water this time from Oceanus's body. She manages to escape the fires made by Agent 0, and she has a massive icicle in her possession. She sends it flying towards Oceanus and piercing his chest; there was enough force to push Oceanus back and break a door into the Titan Fortress.

Oceanus is finally eliminated.

"I'm already tired fighting that Titan, now let's go," Nebula ordered.

The War of the Titans ends between Camille's Party and the Titan Monarchs.

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agent-7-at-your-service · 6 years ago

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Future Plot: Here Comes the Next Gen (Reboot) - Chapter 3 (Part 1)

((Justinian, Telemachus, and Agent 7 belong to me

Camille belongs to @inklingleesquidly

Nebula belongs to @myzzy and @agenttwo

Dimitri belongs to @agenttwo

Emerald belongs to @son-of-joy and @twelvetailedkitsune ))

“Alexandria District; Inkopolis’ Newest district; Purpose: National Defense, Military Training, and Special Government Services. This has been my home ever since the one-and-only Agent 7 enrolled me in his secret Agency Recruitment Program. My mom knew him when she was a young squid because she was the very first squid he saved from an Octarian. My name is Justinian Euphemia, and I am an Agent of Sea Angel Splatoon.”

Justinian is an inkling with reddish-brown ink hair, grayish brown eyes, and fairly light skin. He wore a yellow polo shirt, brown camo-shorts, a brown trench coat, brown boots, a red scarf, and a blue badge.

He is the son of Lucy Euphemia, the same Lucy who was saved by Agent 7. It was because of this, Agent 7 was able to keep the title and confirm his agent status.

Today, most of the family moved to homes around the Mediterranean, and only he and his mother remained in Inkopolis. His mother worked as an engineer in the day and a nurse during the night. She took a much available time she can get to take care of her son and spend time with him.

As for Justinian, he was a school drop-out who later sought an education in the Alexandria District. Agent 7 would see potential in him and bring him up as his protégée next to Telemachus. Both were Agents of their own Splatoons. Unlike Telemachus, Justinian had formal training which allowed him access to a better education. His mother approved of this as long as he stays safe.

One mission, during one Splatfest night, he led a Splatoon on security duty that wasn’t permitted by either the producers or the idols in question. With him are descendants of former Bigfin Splatoon Members: Marcus Seacole – Son of Agent Beta 9, Theadora – Daughter of Agent Beta 6.12 and 5.11, and Juno Tsukiko Terepashi – Daughter of Agent Beta 10 (Agent X). They were the best that Agent 7 can bring into the Agency.

And it was this Splatfest night Justinian met the girl of his dreams.

He was tipped off by an anonymous informant about some octolings that might sabotage this Splatfest performance. And one of the stage lights would probably fall on top of one of the Neo Squid Sisters as a result. Justinian would not allow that.

Justinian had Theadora and Hera made sure no octoling was doing any funny business during Splatfest. And he ordered Marcus to go and prepare first aid if any of the Neo-Squid Sisters end up hurt or worse. He’ll be the last line of defense, and he chose the top of the stages to monitor the performance.

While making his way to the top, a jellyfish stopped Justinian. This jellyfish was wearing a t-shirt like all other jellies, but this one was also wearing a purple cap. There was a name tag with the Jellyfish: Dimitri. He looked a bit nervous when approaching Justinian, but he seemed concerned as to what Justinian’s doing.

“Sir, you’re not supposed to be here,” Dimitri began, “I—I’m going to have to ask you to leave before you cause trouble.” He was about to move close to grab Justinian’s hand.

Justinian swats it away. “No way!”

“What do you mean? I’m just doing something for the Neo-Squid Sisters.” Justinian then showed off his blue badge. “I’m with the Agency.”

“The Agency!?!” Dimitri stepped back in shock. “S-Still, I have to ask you to leave.”

“But I was informed that Octolings are going to sabotage this performance, starting with the stage lights.” Justinian turns his back on Dimitri, taking out an N-zap. “I have to be here to make sure those Octolings aren’t present.”

“I-I have to call security for this!” Dimitri leaves the top of the stage.

Two Sea-Angel security guards had to go up there and deal with Justinian. He showed a lot of resistance, resulting in some stage equipment going out. Camille and Nebula took notice of this, but despite pausing they continued their performance since the audio is still working properly.

Later, Justinian escapes the security guard only to end up tangled in some cables. He ended up swinging around the stage and knocking down some stereos, completely disrupting the performance. Justinian was hanging upside-down right in front of the Neo Squid Sister Nebula. Camille was nearby, glaring at Justinian. The fans were confused, and they soon started booing.

“Uhhh… Hi?” Justinian gave an innocent smile. “P-please don’t tell Agent 7.”

Soon more security arrived to get Justinian out of the cables and off the stage. Nebula sort of got miffed that this Inkling ruined this Splatfest, but Camille was there to keep her calm but offering an alternative. The alternatives that Camille offered was doing autographs for the fans and interact with them as compensation for what has happened on stage. It would be a great break from performing. Nebula was glad that her cousin gave that idea.

Agent 7 is furious that his protégée has almost ruined a Splatfest. He called Justinian to his office in the Alexandria District, having the inkling boy sit down facing him. Agent 7 was looking through a newspaper and a news report on his laptop.

“You trespassed into a restricted area without the proper permit, resisted security and tried to evade capture, and disrupted a Splatfest event and an idol performance,” Agent 7 listed, “Is there anything else you want to put on top of that?”

Justinian just sat there, rubbing his right arm nervously.

Agent 7 sighed. “I got word from Inkopolis’ executive and district councils and I assured them I will hold responsible for this and that this will never happen again. However, I also assured them that you’ll be given a punishment based on the charges you committed. You’ll be relieved of your Agent duties for the month, and I will disband your Splatoon until further notice. Is that clear?”

Justinian shook his head, calmly replying, “Yes, Agent 7.”

Agent 7 sets aside the newspapers and closes his laptop. “I haven’t reported this to your mother yet, but you know I can’t disappoint Lucy by expelling you.” Agent 7 then took his hat off and adjusted his ink hair. “You may leave, but keep in mind that I have to tell her about this.”

Justinian quietly got up and left the room.

As Justinian left Agent 7’s office, someone jumps out from an opened air conditioner vent. She landed perfectly, armed with the usual ink-based pocket knife. This knife was a new design as it acted more like a fountain pen rather than a simple small paintbrush.

This intruder is inkling with reddish pink Humboldt squid eyes, green ink-hair, and dark skin. She wore a special kimono colored in light purple, red, and pink; it also came along with the usual inkling shorts and simple leather boots. Justinian has never seen her before around Alexandria District, but she probably came from somewhere in Inkopolis. She was giving an intimidating look.

“Uhmmm… Hi?” Justinian began with a small wave and nervous look.

“What you did last night. Why did you do that?” The Humboldt squid questioned.

“During Splatfest? Well……” Justinian didn’t really have an explanation other than that he was following the advice of an Octoling. “It’s a funny story, an octoling from Octo Valley told me that these octolings were going to ruin the Neo-Squid Sisters’ performance.“

“Then why resist security and wreck a stage?” The Humboldt Squid stepped closer, having the pocket ink-knife at Justinian’s throat. “And you got Nebula a tad agitated after that stunt.”

“They should’ve known I was an Agent,” Justinian replied cautiously.

The Humboldt Squid took a deep breath and puts the pocket ink-knife away. “Being an agent doesn’t mean you can go beyond protocol.” She steps back. “I would’ve done the same too, but I’m not that protective of the Neo-Squid Sisters, especially Nebula.”

“If you could just hear me out, my only crime was that I believe that information.” Justinian is already trying to accept the responsibility of what he did, wanting it to pass. “And I kind of did it to impress one of the Neo-Squid Sisters now I laid eyes on her…” He then mumbled. “And it’s not the sassy one.”

“Yeah, that’s Nebula, the one you agitated.” The Humboldt narrowed her eyes. “What’s wrong with you?”

“I think I fell in love with her,” Justinian confessed.

“Well… don’t let it get to your head like that.” The Humboldt sighed.

“Anyway, who are you? And how did you get into Alexandria District’s City Hall?” Justinian wondered.

“Emerald Inktran,” She replied.

“Inktran?” Justinian is familiar with that name. “Like Jacaranda Inktran?”

“Yeah? He’s my father,” Emerald confirmed.

“You’re Agent 0’s daughter then!” Justinian is both surprised and proud to meet someone who is closely related to the veteran. “I’ve heard of him so many times in Agent 7’s stories! He helped him on so many missions!”

“I know some of that,” Emerald acknowledged.

“Tell me! Is he still doing Agent work?” Justinian asked. “I bet that’s how you got into this place.

“Not as much, but he does train me in his mastery.” Emerald crosses her arms. “And yeah that’s how I got in, obviously.”

Justinian could call Agent 7 to report Emerald as an intruder, but he didn’t want to trouble him again. Also, it would mean trouble with the Inktrans. He had no choice and steps back.

“Anyway….. I better go. I’m off Agent duties for the month. I gotta check on Telemachus. I heard he’s going to get roommates in six months.”

And with that, Justinian runs away from Emerald, leaving her in the halls at Agent 7’s office door. Surprisingly, Agent 7 comes out, curious about the encounter.

“Oh, you must be Jacar’s daughter,” Agent 7 wondered, “At first, I thought Justinian was joking. Come into my office, another agent already reported your intrusion into City Hall. I’ll let it slide for now.”

Telemachus didn’t mind Justinian barging into his room as long as he took off his shoes as he entered. Justinian was having raspberry cheesecake and English breakfast tea with Telemachus. Whenever Justinian came into his apartment, Telemachus can tell that he’s either depressed or just needs company. In this case, it’s both.

Justinian drank three cups of the tea so far. He had is head on the table, giving depressing sighs. Telemachus used to these visits like this, expecting Justinian to come in every time he does brunch and join him in this meal. To Telemachus, was like bringing a friend to a bar for a drink to cheer them up.

Telemachus continued enjoying his cake and tea, not minding the depression that Justinian is having.

“Just keep regretting whatever you did there, Justinian.” Telemachus cuts a small slice of cake and eats it. “What’s on your mind? You can tell me.”

“I just don’t know what to do now,” Justinian complained, “I meet the girl of my dreams, and it was during the time I ruined her performance.”

“Kitezh gave you false reports about a planned sabotage.” Telemachus acknowledged how Justinian ruined the Splatfest performance. “You gotta stop visiting Octo Valley without me present.”

“Wait, you know her?” Justinian raised an eyebrow at him. “And you know what she told me?”

“She’s my half-sister. Agent 7 once married an octoling rival.” Telemachus sips his cup of tea. “And I commented that she did a nasty prank when she told me.”

“Why didn’t you stop the prank?” Justinian glared. He didn’t even dare ask about Agent 7’s marital status history. “It could’ve prevented me from ruining Nebula’s day!”

“If I did tell her to stop you, you’ll not learn anything from it.” Telemachus closes his eyes but quickly opened them in surprise. “Wait… Nebula, the Neo Squid Sister?”

“Yeah, that’s her!” Justinian answered.

Telemachus gave this calm look, but in truth, he’s annoyed by this.

“Oh boy,” Telemachus disapproved, “You really are going end up like my father.”

“Wait? How am I going to end up like Agent 7 just by falling love?” Justinian is confused.

Telemachus flips his hair. “There’s a reason Agent 7 never tells students about his missions with Agent 2.” He has a faint smile. “I can tell he never told you as well.”

Justinian is Agent 7’s closest protégée, but it doesn’t mean he had a right to know most of Agent 7’s past, including the missions with Agent 2. Agent 7 has always kept those kinds of stories to himself. And it seems Telemachus is willing to tell Justinian, so he nods in curiosity.

“Then tell me.” Justinian leaned forward. “What happened between him and Agent 2?”

#Future Arc Reboot #Here Comes the Next Gen

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