"Revenge Is ONLY Necessary When Things Just "Crossed The Line". "

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An evening with the crew...

Glen's P. O. V

I see that Nikki's new "Friends" is really kind. The person named "Cross" cooked for us and the food he cooked is delicious! This is a good start of a full recovery and getting ready for tomorrow's training with my weapons again. And her another friend named "Brooks" is gonna help us two. This will be fun back in it again.

I, however, curious on how did she even met them really. 

Glen: *happy* Your food is really delicious Cross is it? *finished eating*

Cross: Yes. I'm not quite good at cooking yet. There's room for improvement.

Brooks: Pffttt. Lies, he's pretty good at doing everything. *puts his plate in the sink*

Nikki: What do you think Andrew?

Andrew: *finished eating* Uh, pretty good. For a human.

Brooks: *confused* ... (Is he trying to offend Cross? That was condescending.)

Cross: Thanks... *slightly hesitates*

Brooks: And I have quite a problem to solve here and now.

All my friends looked at me at confusion.

Nikki: Huh? What problem? 

Cross: Yeah, what is it?

Brooks: Since we are 5 living in one apartment. And there are only 3 bedrooms. You know where I'm getting at right?

Cross: I get it. How do we tackle this Nikki?

Brooks: Maybe letting them sleep in your room until we find a bed for those two?

Nikki: Maybe. But yeah, sure. But you guys need to donate your pillows as well if you want them to sleep in my room.

Brooks: No prob. And Me and Cross will supply the money for the bed itself and you buy it, Nikki.

Cross: Yeah, we can't afford our identities to be exposed to the public.

Glen: But how you two can go out to pick us up? 

Brooks: Uh, let's not talk about it tonight. I'm pretty gassed out. I wanna sleep.

Cross: Okay. Nikki. Do the dishes. *smiles*

Nikki: NO!

Cross: Just kidding. I know you don't like water anyway. But Brooks next right to you is gonna do this crap.

Brooks: Yeah. *goes to his room*

Nikki's P. O. V

Nikki: Come here to my room Glen and Andrew. 

Glen: So, we gonna sleep on the floor for now?

Andrew: Just they make sure they get the beds for us quickly.

Nikki: Don't rush it, Andrew. It's a hard time to put up such an amount.

Andrew: I'll carry those two.

Glen: Says the person who's rank went down like, two times in a row *laughs*

Nikki: Good one Glen! *laughs*

Andrew: Just watch me get that rank back up again...*walks to Nikki's room*

A-kun: We can't he have our chill boi Andrew get roasted so early in the story.

Nikki: Goodnight Brooks and Cross! 

Cross: *while doing the dishes* Yeah, nighty for you too "Nikks".

Brooks: *opens his bedroom door* Yeah. Sweet dreams, Nikki! *smiles*

Nikki: Likewise. *shuts her door*

Brooks's P. O. V

I went to my room and put my new weapon to the weapon case and the case can hold 5 weapons and my "Custom" weapon just about fits the border and it looks really good. I went to take a shower to refresh before I doze off again in my bed for another tomorrow.

Brooks: Let's do this... *goes in the bathroom*

A little bit later...

Brooks: *goes out the bathroom* *sighs* That was good!

I went to get my bedroom pajamas because we do that, and wore it and just laid down in my bed. I'm... Tired...

Brooks: Good... Night... World... *slowly starts to sleep*

In Brook's dream...

Brooks: Why... Does this have to happen? *tied up*

Cristovelle: See? This pathetic human is crying out for help! This kind of creature doesn't need any help! This creature should be extinct and not messing with us Inklings!

Cross: You shi- *gets shot* *drops dead*

Cristovelle: We are now the overlords now. It's the hard truth. Now, you are next. *points a gun to Brooks*

Brooks: *silent* ... 

Nikki: NOOO! *screams*

Cristovelle: You should never have helped Nikki. This what you get for messing with us. *pulls the trigger*

Brooks: *gets shot* ...

Back to reality...

Brooks: *wakes up**pants* ... *gets up from bed*

Why? Those people again? No, no. What are these nightmares that keep haunting me??! This kind of nightmare keeps happening to me almost every freaking night I try to get a good night's sleep. What time is it?

Brooks: *looks at the clock* (Hm. It's 4:00 am. So early in the morning.)

I can get some training for later morning. And I can at least can get back home without them knowing I was gone to go somewhere... So I started dressing up in a thick black and orange jacket and brought my new "Custom" weapon with me. I will not let that 'prediction' happen to us 5 when we all just got back together. I will protect them. I can't fail. Not this time...

Brooks: *goes out of his door silently* ... *goes out of the apartment* *locks the apartment lock*

I started walking to Inkopolis Plaza which by the way, the Ammo Knights store opens 4:00 am at the really early morning which I always use the opportunity to get some training. But for the first time. I have something to be motivated on.

At the Ammo Knights Store...

Brooks: *goes in the door* ...

The new owner let me use the training booth and said to me: "Are you having a Competitive battle later?" and I said no. And went into the training room...

Brooks: Let's do this.. *starts inking the area for the special*

The training area was pretty dark and it was kinda hard to see anything and the training dummies are actually working at the opening. Which is really cool. But I think it's already there before I even get here. So... Yeah...

Brooks: *gets special* Alright. Let's try this awesome special for a long-range weapon. *activates special*

I started to "Torpedo Tactic" on dem dummies and one-hit-kill them I kept doing it until it runs out. Which, the special isn't that very long so that's not good.

Brooks: *thinking* ...

Wait, will I have time to buy bread for the others? Hmmm... I guess I'll do that later and let's keep training. It's not been a long time since I've been here so let's keep going...

2 hours of straight up training...

Brooks: *tired* ... *breathing heavily*

Finally. I got my touch with this weapon... I only need to develop my 'style' and my plays to exploit this weapon's killing ability. And let's get going.

Brooks: *looks at his watch* ... (6:00 am now? pretty quick.)

I'm pretty sure that those peeps won't wake up yet that early. I have time to buy bread.

Brooks: *goes out of Ammo Knights* ...

It's still empty in Inkopolis Plaza? Wot? The hell? I'm not gonna complain, it will make it easier to walk around...

Brooks: *starts jogging* ...

I went straight to Bread Breed. Gosh, that's a terrible name.

A-kun: Can someone remind me of how terrible the name choice was?!

I got the bread from the bakery and started to jog quickly back to the home base. I can't afford to be late. And I was carrying my weapon so this is a big bummer. WHY? This weapon is kinda heavy. Good thing the apartment is not far from the Plaza.

Fast-forward to the apartment...

Brooks: *sighs* *tired* ... *unlocks the door* 

I opened the door quietly and see that they're still not up yet. That's good. I could wake up Cross to do Turf Wars to get the money for the beds...

Brooks: *closes the door* Good grief... *goes in his room* 

I went to my room and placed my weapon back to its case and I placed my bread on the kitchen and went to Cross's bedroom door to wake him up...

Brooks: *knocks on the door* Dude? Are you awake?

He took a while to respond to my call but when he did answer, he said this.

Cross: Dude. I'm still wanna freaking sleep... *lazy voice*

Brooks: You're not even going to school. We are only gonna eat breakfast.

Cross: Just gimme a minute here. I'm getting my face washed.

Brooks: Don't be slow, you jackass.*leaves*

As for their breakfast, I made some oatmeal and it was a lot of oatmeal. Probably too much for 5 people in here.

Brooks: That was really quick oatmeal.

Then I heard the door open. It wasn't from the front door, lt was from someone's room.

Brooks: *looks behind him* ... (Who dat?)

It was Nikki. She was pretty tired too I guess. Given the fact, she woke up a bit more late than Cross.

Brooks: Hi Nikki! I already made breakfast you can just eat now.

Nikki: Yeah, thanks. Good morning Brooks... *starts to grab the cooked oatmeal*

Brooks: Likewise. *starts cleaning the dishes*

Then Cross finally finished this stupidly long just washing his face. Maybe he's brushing his teeth too but whatever.

Brooks: Morning, Cross.

Cross: Seems that you're the one cooking. What's for breakfast, huh?

Brooks: Good ol' oatmeal.

Cross: Thank god I didn't have to cook.

Brooks: Uh, Nikki did you wake up your fellow friends in your room?

Nikki: I did, but they are slow to actually getting up. Guess they are still getting used to this...

Brooks: I see. *finishes washing the dishes* And by the way, I bought bread. From "Crappy Name Bread Store".

Cross: So you went out while we were sleeping? *starts to get oatmeal*

Brooks: Yeah. I was bored and I need something to help us with breakfast.

Cross: Right.

Brooks: And by the way, after this Cross, we are saving money again to help Glen and Andrew get their beds early.

Cross: So, we going to Turf War?

Brooks: Yeah. And don't even freaking worry dude. I'm already using the new weapon.

Cross: I do hope that thing is actually allowed in Turf War.

Brooks: Yeah, let's see if they don't even know.

Nikki: But how you're gonna separate your  'Squidbeak duties' and helping my crew-mates?  I can do it on my own.

Brooks: I don't care. We'll go for the W's for ya.

Nikki: Alright. But don't blame me for not seeing Mr. Cuttlefish.

Brooks: It was my responsibility all along anyway. Let's go now Cross. *wears mask*

Cross: Let's get it. *wears mask*

We both left the apartment leaving Nikki and the others behind but I felt something. Like a lingering presence. I warned Cross.

Brooks: Cross. I feel a presence around here. Get your weapon ready. *whispers* *gets to a fighting stance*

Cross: *gets to a fighting stance* I know I can always trust you for these kinds of situations.

Brooks: *smirks* I got you Cross. 

Then I felt the mysterious presence disappear. Huh, maybe those are those "people" again. I should invite all of them to go out because they might get attacked helplessly. 

Brooks: Here Cross, catch. *gives the "Custom" weapon to Cross*

Cross: Gah! *catches it* It's really heavy. Then you take this then. *throws the Tri-Slosher to Brooks*

Brooks: Yeah, I'll be back. Don't let your guard down. *smiles* 

Cross: *nods* ...

Brooks: *goes into the apartment* ...

I went in and the 3 were up already and already geared up. Wait what? Are they going too? 

Brooks: Wait, are you guys going?

Nikki looked at me with a confused look.

Nikki: Well, yeah? Why did you ask?

Brooks: I'm warning you all about something.

Nikki: Hm? What is it?

Brooks: I felt presences of some "people" while we're going to the Plaza so I wanted to all come with us so if those "people" attacked, we would have a good chance.

Nikki: Right. I see...

Brooks: Glen, and Andrew.

Glen: Yes, Brooks?

Andrew: What is it?

Brooks: I have a question. *in a serious tone*

Glen: What is it? *confused*

Andrew: *silent* ...

Brooks: Those people who injured you, you two won't lose to them again. Right?

Glen: Of course! We have experts in the group!

Brooks: Who?

Glen: Can't you tell? You two! I'm pretty sure we will win with you two. And Nikki said you are a secret organization agent. And your friend too. 

Brooks: Quite the compliment. But Turf War is a team fight. There's just a better chance of winning if we all cooperate. Plus you have Andrew. He's even more skilled than me. He knows gear combinations for weapons to use their best quality. It's really cool.

Andrew: How so? I think your training procedures at least say something about gear abilities.

Brooks: Well, I never got interested in the topic. So, my bad I guess.

Andrew: Then it's your fault then.

Brooks: Yeah, yeah.

Andrew: How about your other friend?

Brooks: He's pretty good at that.

Andrew: Cool. 

Brooks: Let's go now. Cross is just there outside just standing there. 

Nikki: Let's get going then!

Brooks: Right.

Cross's P. O. V

I was still waiting for those 4. God dang they are very slow. Are those people that Brooks that he was talking about was maybe the people who kidnapped him? If they are, this is so not good right now. Hope Brooks knows at least how to beat those chumps.

Then those 4 finally finished doing a who-knows-what thing that they are doing and gone out of the apartment to join me and Brooks to walk to Inkopolis Plaza.

Cross: Dude. What took you so long?

Brooks: Don't blame me. Blame them. *locking the apartment door*

Cross: What were you doing Nikki?

Nikki: Look, it's not only me who's getting ready. 

Brooks: Okay clam down everyone.

A-kun: Pretty clever eh? No? Okay...

Cross: Okay then. Let's go now. 

Brooks: Okay wait. *finished locking the apartment door*

Cross: Alright. *starts walking to Inkopolis Plaza*

Nikki: Let's go for a Turf War for a recovery Glen and Andrew! *starts walking*

Brooks: Wait! I'm falling behind! *runs to Cross*

Cross: *facepalms* ...

Brooks: Okay. Now, where's my weapon? 

Cross: Here. *gives back the weapon to Brooks* And mine?

Brooks: Here. *gives back the Tri-Slosher to Cross*

We were walking just fine to the exit gate to Inkopolis Plaza and I looked at Brooks, he has a seeker ready for something. Like an ambush or something. I better get my special ready. I can activate it early even before the battle. That's really helpful AF.

At the Plaza...

And to my big surprise, I asked Brooks when he sensed those same presences from earlier and he sensed none of those presences anymore. That's a big wave a just... Relief. We went to the private room and made it compatible with 5v5.

A-kun: Is that even possible? Make a private lobby for 5v5? I mean, this IS my story so...

4 hours of relentless battling...

Brooks's P. O. V

We did really well with the battles we did and did some ranked too and again me and Cross did not get noticed for god sake. We did not get noticed like, AT ALL. The other team was so oblivious that those weird masked "Inklings" are not actually "Inklings". Good gracious. It got to the point that I wanted to just talk y' know? Like they would hear that "I" don't speak Inkling language. Well. That's kinda not true. The agency itself made me and Cross forced to learn Inkling language and it sucked. 

Brooks: *goes out of the private room* Well that's a good run of our new squad! We did pretty impressively! I'm pretty happy about that.

Cross: I was just the plain single support on that one. I was saving your lives. Especially Brooks. You just ran in there thinking he can just team-kill every time. That's not a viable strategy Brooks.

Brooks: Yeah, I know. I was having pretty bad luck with those Seekers. They do not want to go after the target. Plus they go not as fast as I expected. 

Glen: We can overlook that now shall we? We won most of the matches anyway! So don't worry about too much. For this, how about we eat something? Me and Andrew did not eat breakfast. 

Cross: What?! Brooks... *gives Brooks the "Stare"*

Brooks: W-what? *kinda scared* 

Cross: Did you eat all the bread from "Crappy Name Bread Store"?

Brooks: N-no?

Cross: You're lying aren't ya? 

Brooks: Maybe... (OH GOD PLEASE NO!)

Cross: *sighs* Okay. I can already tell you're lying on me. It's all good bro. What is the reason you ate them all?

Brooks: I woke up really early and trained at Ammo Knights shooting range. Then bought bread for us to eat. But I guess my fatigue at training made me more hungry I guess. Sorry, Nikki. And you two... *bows to Nikki and others*

Nikki: You better not do that again Brooks.

Glen: It's alright Brooks. 

Andrew: Okay, just like Nikki said, don't ever do that again. 

Brooks: Okay. Gotcha, let's go to... Wait, where we should eat?

Nikki: Hmm... I don't know right now... Maybe fast food?

Brooks: Sure. I won't mind.

Cross: But let's just get water. Let's save the beverages for later use. And it's bad for our health.

Brooks: Look at this guy being responsible... *starts walking* 

We started walking I sensed the same presence that I felt back at the apartment entrance.

Brooks: *whispers to Cross* Get ready the Bubbler.

Cross: On it. *whispers back*

Then a weird circle has put below us. Wait, AN INKSTRIKE?

Brooks: *shouts* Now!

Cross: *activates Bubbler* ...

The Inkstrike has targeted us and thank goodness the other Inklings didn't get hurt and I was relieved. 

Then I saw a silhouette up the Inkopolis Tower itself.

Brooks: No...

It was "him". Cristovelle.

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A-kun: So many plot holes and errors, and I gotta cover them all up. This is gonna get tiring real quick.

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4/19/20