[heirtothemonado]

Inkopolis had certainly seen better days. What was once the bustling hub of activity for both Inklings and Octolings alike was now a deserted wasteland. Blank TV screen that used to display the most popular of shows like Inkopolis News or Off the Hook now stood watching over the barren Inkopolis Square, blank and cracked. The shops stood empty, their stock long since destroyed or stolen. However, there was but one instance of life in the Square, standing in front of what looked like the entrance to a subway.

Cap'n Cuttlefish stood waiting for those from the Life Sphere that agreed to assist him with this Absolutionist menace, his legs shaking slightly as he leaned heavily on his cane. He cautiously looked around for any signs of activity in the square, his eyes just a sharp as ever despite his obvious age. The presence of the Absolutionists here had become worrisome, and that was without taking into account any possible Octarian activity that could come at any moment from the (long since deserted) Octo Canyon. Even a war hero as grizzled as he was wasn't going to be able to take on the job alone, so he had to call in some support. Inklings these people weren't, but in the absence of the Squidbeak Splatoon, it was the best he could hope for. He just hoped that they'd get here soon. As he waited, Cuttlefish glanced down to the subway system. A quiet....noise echoed from the depths, but Cuttlefish couldn't place exactly what it was. It just made him want his backup to arrive all the more faster.....

[Deleted]

Landon looked out at the new locale he found himself in which, based on appearance alone, looked to have once been a wonderful place to congregate. Any inviting or idealistic atmosphere the area once had was now gone, though. The place was visually abandoned and falling into immense disrepair. This seemed like an oddly appropriate place for a group of outlaws to hide out in. This observation was helped by the fact that a group of Absolutionists were supposedly hanging around the area. They'ed be dealt with soon enough, hopefully.

Landon approached Cap'n Cuttlefish, the Inkling that was, for some reason, named after another kind of sea life. He wasn't easy to miss, as he was just standing out in the open in front of the entrance to what was likely a subway. If Absolutionists were hiding in the ruins of Inkopolis, they were probably down there.

"Hey there, sir," Landon spoke. "I'm here because you said you've found a group of Absolutionists here." As he said this, he retrieved a Pokeball from his coat. "I have a team of Pokemon if we need to fight. I'm hoping once everyone gets here, we can start our investigation. That sound good, sir?"

[Seriri]

Suddenly a very different noise started sounding throughout the deserted city. A mermaid was slipping and sliding on lines of water she made while she was singing in.... Inkling speak. She had a custom made headphones to a music player that she was listening to. It took her a bit to learn but this thing was incredible for calming her nerves. It's almost like she isn't in a devestated city right now!

Either way her mimickery of the singing language of other sea creatures drew to a close as she slid right up to the Cuttlefish. She looked up and switched off the music player for now and moved the headphones down. "I'm Seriri and I'm here to help with those Absolutionist... jerks," she searched for a word... that was not entirely fitting such a threat. She then looked over to Landon and... noticed his ball, freezing up a bit. She did not really seen one before but that distinctive look told her all she needed to know. Danger. "I-I promise I'm not a very good Pokemon! Or taste even remotely good!" she uttered out in... an uncontrollable urge to panic at the first sight of preceived threat. Wait... WHEN DID SHE GET IN SUCH A DESOLATE TOWN?!... Oh wait, no, it's been that way, nevermind. False alarm.

HP: 170 Shield HP: 60 Status: Singing the latest hits for the Squiddiest of Kids... Also panicking. Just a bit.

[Zero, The Red Hero]

Approaching the Ruins of Inkopolis, Zero traveresed the bustling landscape by Dashing across what little peices of Street remained, Jumping over pits and speeding by...He seemed fairly inent to make his way to the mission point on Foot, Though this was mostly to give his time to cool his nerves as he thought for a moment...He didnt want to go crazy on these people like he tried to with that Little Mac Kid.



"Hey." Zero would say, Waving a hand hello to Cappin' Cuttlefish, and Seiriri. "Where too, And Who do we take down?" Zero asked straight to the point, as he was intent to take care of these Absolutionists...Quickly. Zero crossed his arms, Simply awaiting a direction of where to point his Z-saber...Did...Did Zero not mind that his enemies today would be Human...? Odd.

[alchefire]

The sounds of armor thunking against the concrete ground of the broken down city filled the air. Steadily making her way down the worn road was a tall woman. Her body covered head to toe in heavy armor, strapped to her right arm was a large shield that she used to bat away an extra debris that might fall in her path. Her movements where swift and fairly simple. Nothing fancy, just some basic weaving through.

Finally she came to a stop as she saw the two that she would be working alongside for this mission. Those deep, emerald eyes looking over them both, the knight silently taking note of... how strange they looked. Granted, she wasn't much one to talk, most people who weren't from the medieval ages walked around in full plate like she did.

"Sorry I'm late, I'm... not accustomed to traveling through cities like this." She wasn't wrong. Pretty much most of the towns she'd passed through were in far worse disarray than this city. The buildings proving to be in better condition than the ruined land she scoured back in her own world.

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Reva
HP = 190/190
Mana = 3/3
Shield = 0
Status: Ready and waiting.

[heirtothemonado]

Cuttlefish's expression grew a bit confused as the crowd of people began to gather. He'd been in and out of the Life Sphere many times to grab supplies before returning to his post watching over Octo Valley, but the sight of humans never failed to through him for a loop. It was just so strange! The mermaid though, that was....a little familiar at least. And the song she was singing. That brought back so many memories of times so long ago....Cuttlefish snapped himself out of it, shaking his head and pulling himself back to Li as he greeted the three new arrivals

"Oh! Aherm!...Welcome, new recruits, to Inkopolis Plaza! I'm Captain Cuttlefish, leader of the New Squidbeak Splatoon!  I'm sure you know why I called you all here. There's been an uprising in Absolutionist activity recently, especially down in the subway! I can't leave my post, so it's up to you to find the goons and smoke them out of there. In order for you to properly do that, you're gonna need some inkpower! Lucky for you I dug up some old weapons for you to use." Snapping his fingers, Cuttlfish called what looked to be a simple box with propellers attached to it. "Property of Ammo Knights" was stamped on the side.

"Ahh, Sheldon never really was the subtle type. Anyway, here are your weapons!" With that, Cuttlefish opened the supply crate, and handed some....rather odd looking weapons to each of the people present.

For Zero:

Zero! You've received the Spattershot! This is a favourite of both Inklings and Octolings alike that works very similarly to your standard water pistol. Offers a 5% Light DEX Combo attack that covers the opponent in ink. Opponents covered in ink will take 8% more damage from all sources. It's pretty light on the ink consumption, so fire away!

For Seriri:

Seriri! You've received the Inkbrush. This is...well, exactly what it looks like. A giant paintbush tipped with ink. And what better way to use a paintbrush then to wave it in every direction throwing ink everywhere? That's how art works, right? Offers an 8% Light STR Combo that covers opponents in ink. Opponents covered in ink will take 8% more damage from all sources. Alternatively, you can run it across the ground to paint the ground underneath you for a +2 DEX buff, at the cost of not being able to attack normally. Instead, you can attempt to run into the enemy for a rather wimpy 10% STR attack. Using either option will drain ink.

For Reva:

Reva! You've received a Splat Brella! A more shotgun-style weapon, this umbrella double as a sort of shield from damage. Normally does a simple 18% DEX attack that covers oppoants in ink, but by consuming an action, you can pop open the canopy of the umbrella to shield yourself from attacks. Keep it open for longer then one action, though, and the shield will go flying off the handle, preventing you from using it until it regenerates after 2 turns. Using either option will drain ink.

As Cuttlefish pulled out a fourth weapon, what looked like a more long-ranged weapon, he looked around at the group, confused. "Uhh....wasn't there another one of you? I could have sworn...." Cuttlefish scratched his tentacles, before shrugging and returning the gun to the case. "Oh well. I'll have to make do with the three of you. Anyway!" Cuttlefish snapped his fingers again, and a second supply crate flew in front of them. "You definitely look like Squidbeak Splatoon Agents now, but those weapons won't work without these!"

Cuttlefish pulled out what looked like canisters filled with some sort of bright liquid. One red, one blue, and one green. "Now, most Inklings can produce ink on their own, but well, you're not Inklings. So this is the next best thing! I was lucky enough to receive some extra ink from the few Inklings that migrated to the Life Sphere in case of emergencies such as this. Go ahead, strap them on!" he said, handing a color-coded tank to each of them.

Once each person had their ink canister on their back, Cuttlefish spoke up again. "I don't have infiniate quantities of this stuff, so be sure to use it when it counts! Or you might be stuck in a sticky situation!"

Everyone! Your ink based weapons are pretty powerful, but you have limited uses of them. However...I'm not going to tell you exactly how many uses you have, only that it varies for each person, and there's going to be consequences for letting your ink run dry! Use your ink weapons with caution...>:3

"Good, everyone ready? Weapons properly hooked up? Good! I'll lead you into the subway from here, then you'll be on your own. You can contact me using this." Reaching into his pocket, Cuttlefish tossed each of them what looked like an old fashioned walkie-talkie. "Alright then, let's get moving! Squidbeak Splatoon, move out!" Cuttlefish cried, before he...slowly hobbled toward the entrance to the subway. beckoning the three new recruits to follow him.

[Seriri]

"Oh, hey Zero!" Seriri waved before glancing back to... Wait, wasn't someone there just a moment ago?... Wait, they weren't a girl with big armor and a shield were they?... Ah well, not worth thinking too hard on it, they looked nicer than she remembered anyway. The mermaid looked back to the Captain to listen to what he had to say.

".... We're using weapons?" Seriri questioned nervously before Zero was handed... A GUN?!... Wait, no, that seemed to use some colorful liquid as ammo. She was nervous for a moment before she was handed a... giant paintbrush? "Oh, I actually kind of like this one!" she said as she poked it around a bit. It was just like a staff she saw humans use to channel magic.. with ink. Seriri looked at the ink canister for a moment as she reached out for it. Huh, how did she put this on?... Oh, it kind of had straps like her fish tank. Experimentally she strapped the container onto her back. She admired herself for a moment before nearly dropping the walkie-talkie as it was thrown at her. Her hands juggled it a bit before she managed to catch it with a "phew".

"Thank you Mr. Cuddlefish! We'll make sure to stop those terrorists before they can do any damage. Oh yeah, I'm Seriri, nice to meet you. I hope we can be friends...." she greeted before moving to head in... waiting for the others to move ahead of her.

Seriri HP: 160 Shield HP: 55

[Zero, The Red Hero]

Zero looked to his Ally, A Armored woman whom, Zero, at first flance, Assumed was a Reploid, Simply waving a hello. However, It was then that Zero was offered a new weapon! Zero took hold of the Splattershot, Flexing it around his hand as he inspected it. "Thanks." Zero would offer to Ol' Cappin' Cutlefish, Before taking the tank of Red Ink and Strapping it to his Back. "Hm...Limited Ammo. Guess im gonna be fighting like X For this mission." Zero stated, as he walked forward to follow the hobbling Cuttlefish Captain, Looking to Seiriri and Reva.

"Im Zero." Zero stated bluntly, as he seemed to Mull... "...Im not sure how much i can rely on this Ink. Im alot more used to Up-front, Direct combat." Zero would say, Before simply nodding. "Guess i wouldnt be S Rank if i wasnt able to adapt." Zero would say, Entering the Subway...

[alchefire]

Reva would offer her new companions a small wave as they silently greeted her. At least they didn't seem to be too chatty so far. She didn't have to worry too much about being awkward. Things were going to be difficult enough adjusting to fighting alongside others. Usually she fought on her own. The knight acting as a shield for her the defenseless. And what allies she did have fighting alongside her, most of them would simply arrive to lend a small amount of aid before heading off to take care of some other business.

Her train of thought would be interrupted however as she was handed an... Umbrella? It seemed sturdy enough, the material that made up it's frame was rather hardy, she could tell at a glance. But how was she supposed to use this?

She was almost immediately given an answer as the old man pulled out several canisters and handed them out to each of them. The knight reaching for the canister holding the green ink. The heavily armored woman strapping it to her back and settling it against her body with a small sigh. So she had limited usage of this weapon then? Well, sounds like she's gonna need to be careful with how she uses this thing.

"My name is Reva. If things start getting dicey don't be worried about jumping behind me for cover. I can take plenty of heat for the both of you."

After strapping the Splat-brella to her side. Reva hefted her shield up once more and began following after the hobbling Captain. Her left hand flexing slight as she prepared herself and her spell cards for battle.

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Reva
HP = 190/190
Mana = 3/3
Shield = 0
Status: Armed and Ready.

Splat Brella: A more shotgun-style weapon, this umbrella double as a sort of shield from damage. Normally does a simple 18% DEX attack that covers oppoants in ink, but by consuming an action, you can pop open the canopy of the umbrella to shield yourself from attacks. Keep it open for longer then one action, though, and the shield will go flying off the handle, preventing you from using it until it regenerates after 2 turns. Using either option will drain ink.

[heirtothemonado]

As the three newest members of the Squidbeak Splatoon got acquainted with each other and their new equipment, Cap'n Cuttlefish lead the way down the stairs that lay before them, down into the Deepsea Metro

At the bottom of the stairs, a rather dingy-looking subway station awaited them, looking even worse for the wear then usual. The guards around the tracks were broken and knocked over, and the yellow lines were chipped and faded. At the other end of the station there was what looked to be a wooden pole set up, whatever was attached to the other end long gone. Probably taken by looters or infected many moons ago. Turning back toward the others, Cuttlefish gestured around him. "Welcome, to Deepsea Metro. From what I understand the Absolutionists were last seen skulking around down here, so this seems like a good place to start! I....don't actually recall if the trains are still running, but better keep away from the tracks, just in case..."

Right as Cuttlefish finished speaking, a loud squeal pierced through the air, echoing down one of the tunnels running parallel to the station, and a violent rumbling coming right after it. Cuttlefish's question was answered right there as a subway car rocketed into the station, squealing to a stop as the doors opened to let out it's passengers. Which consisted of a shot of blue-ish colored ink shot directly at them!

Everyone! Whoever's inside the subway car is shooting ink at you! Roll a 12 or higher to avoid the shot, or take 12% Damage and become Inked! While Inked, you will take 5% more damage from all sources!

As the shot bore down on the group, their source became known as what looked like.....three octopus tentacles on motor scooters rolled out of the subway and onto the station platform. Blue in color with black eyes, Cuttlefish knew these things all too well. "Octarians! I knew they were still around! Move it, agents! Time to see what you're really made of!"

Octotrooper Blue HP: 100

Octotrooper White HP: 100

Octotrooper Orange HP: 100

[Coolshaymin]

"Oh, you're willing to protect me? That's really nice... But what about you? You're just as important to this mission as we are... I guess I can still support you though..." Seriri figured as she considered Reva's request before looking around the subway. She's never seen a place quite like it... But that happens a lot on Li. However her mystifism was brought to an end as Cuttlefish warned her to not stop on the tracks like she was about to do. "R-right. Of course..." she nervously replied before noticing a rumbling on the tracks.

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"Eep!" she declared, falling back a bit, inadvertantly dodging the ink shots and retaliating with a blast of water at one of the Octolings in shock.

p_1d20+2(Aqua Magic shot at Octotrooper A...)

Recovering a bit she decided that maybe panicking wasn't the answer she began singing a beautiful song that would attempt to win over the hearts of the enemy. The magic power of the sirens accompanying the mystical melody.

p_1d20+4(Siren's Song, targets INT, inflicts infatuation to all foes it beats, and if beaten by 6 or more also allows her to give them a command on the next turn)

Seriri HP: 160 Shield HP: 55 Siren's Song (3)

1d20-1·1d20+2·1d20+4

[alchefire]

The ruined subway wasn't much of a surprise to Reva as she made her way down the stairs. The heavy thunks of her boots echoing down the hollow tunnel as she kept her eyes focused on her surroundings. Only for her to come to a stop as she heard the loud squealing of the train.

"I guess there's your answer." She replied as the train came to a sudden stop... only for the doors to open up and a barrage of ink to fire out at her and the others!

(Reva's Dodge against the ink
X_h40ZxAp_1d20+2 Failed, Reva is now inked and takes 12%)

Reva felt the ink splatter against her body as the Octarian's caught her off guard. Her armor getting stained a deep blue as the blasts made contact. The mint haired woman gritting her teeth as she fought through the pain and focused on the foes before her. Her eyes settling on the Octarian riding the Orange machine. It would be best to take focus them one at a time to take them down quickly. The armored woman's left hand moving as she pointed straight at her target. Her eyes reading their movements before a large bolt of lightning seemed to shoot down from the ceiling and strike the path they were moving along.

(Reva's Mjolnir! Inflicts 18% damage if it hits
Target: Octotrooper Orange p_1d20+3)

As the bolt hit it's designated location, Reva moved into position and placed slammed her shield into the ground. Rooting it in place as a pair of cards appeared in her hand, one red and one blue . The knight smashing the blue card first. Causing her shield to glow a brilliant blue as it suddenly unleashed a massive beam of blue energy that was aimed right at the Octotrooper she'd tried to strike.

(Shield Beam! Inflicts 20% and grants Reva 15 Shield on hit
Target: Octotrooper Orange p_1d20+3)

As the dust from the beam settled, Reva smashed the red card, sending a trio of bright red Energy squares zipping along the ground and aimed right for her target. The strange pattern they were moving in making it difficult to determine which direction they were coming from.

(Diag Beam. Light combo that does 8% per hit
Target: Octotrooper Orange p_1d20+3
Target: Octotrooper Orange p_1d20+3
Target: Octotrooper Orange p_1d20+3)

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Reva
HP = 178/190
Mana = 1/3
Shield = 4
Status: Engaging in combat (Inked)

Special Weapon, Splat Brella: A more shotgun-style weapon, this umbrella double as a sort of shield from damage. Normally does a simple 18% DEX attack that covers oppoants in ink, but by consuming an action, you can pop open the canopy of the umbrella to shield yourself from attacks. Keep it open for longer then one action, though, and the shield will go flying off the handle, preventing you from using it until it regenerates after 2 turns. Using either option will drain ink.

1d20+2·1d20+3·1d20+3·1d20+3·1d20+3·1d20

[Zero, The Red Hero]

"So you take Defense, Huh?" Zero asked, Looking to Reva, Giving a brief smirk. "Alright then. Ill rely on you to keep us safe." Zero entrusted to Reva, As soon, The Train screeched through the tunnels ahead. "Looks like whoever was here is still here." Zero said, As, Coming to a brief Stop, Zero narrowed his eyes...He had been on a few trains in his time. And almost always, they meant Trouble. Zero stood at the ready, Reaching over his right shoulder to where his Z-saber was slotted into his back, As the Doors slid open, And Ink flew!


5kiYOAvLp_1d20+2=21 (Dodged!)


And with a Dash, Zero backed away from the splattering of Ink, Not getting even a drop on his hair of Armor as he brandished his Z-saber, Unleashing the Glowing beam sword, as he looked at the enemy ahead, Making sure his beam sword stood between the Octarians and Cappin' Cuddlefish. Zero took a look at his Splattershot, Briefly considering using it, But deciding against it. These were weaklings, Right? Better save the Ammo for the big guys, as Zero narrowed his sights onto the Center Octoling. Octoling White. A Direct attack, Send them scattering and break the middle. Zero nodded, And Dashed forward through the ink!

"Time to make Sashimi out of you!" Zero declared in an battle cry, As he lept forward, and went for Three Combo-swings with his Z-saber on Octoling White!


p_1d20+3=6 (Combo 1. 8% Damage!)


p_1d20+3=16 (Combo 2, 8% Damage)


p_1d20+3=8 (Combo 3, 8% Damage)


Following This, Zero Readied his Zero Buster, His hand shifting into the Arm-cannon form and Firing off two blasts, One at Blue and one at Orange, To keep them back!



p_1d20+2=15 (Aimed at Octoling Blue, 18% Damage)



p_1d20+2=14 (Aimed at Octoling Orange, 18% Damage!)

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Zero, The Red Hero
HP:140/140
Shield:45/45
Status: Fine


Spattershot! This is a favourite of both Inklings and Octolings alike that works very similarly to your standard water pistol. Offers a 5% Light DEX Combo attack that covers the opponent in ink. Opponents covered in ink will take 8% more damage from all sources. It's pretty light on the ink consumption, so fire away!1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20