The Opening Act (A Splatoon Script)

Part 1 - The Beginning

Brooke: You don't see Callie or Marie ever rapping or playing the synth, do you?

Coral: True, true. But the Squid Sisters don't NEED to rap or synths to be the freshest! Besides, don't forget that Off the Hook has Pearl!

Brooke:! (Brooke is shocked)

Brooke: Okay, that was true, but that was harsh. You've wounded me, Coral.

Coral: Well, what do all the squids out there think? Choose a side at the Splatfest terminal and we'll see you at Splatfest! (They end their broadcast)

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(Echo and Rosie both sit in silence. Rosie is still excited, and now Echo is a bit curious, but unsure.)

Echo: Alright, Rosie Posie, I know you're thinking of something. Why'd you want me to see this? (Asks Rosie curiously.)

Rosie: You still wanna play Turf War, right? You should play! (Rosie turns to face Echo.)

Echo: I don't know, Rosie Posie. I'm not like other teens that play Turf Wars, and I have work to do here. Besides, that aired a while back. Splatfest starts tonight, and I'm not ready for it.

Spyke: Actually, Echo... (Echo heads back to her work, but Spyke speaks up.)

Spyke: I've been thinkin', love. You been workin' your tentacles off for me for three years now, an' you've always wanted to be a star in those games. (Spyke speaks to Echo as he gets up from the table he and Echo were working at.)

Spyke: I think that it's right about time you get out there and show those blokes what you're made of.

Echo: But- but our work.

Spyke: Take a break, love. You deserve it.

Echo: B-but my face... I-I can't...

Spyke: Echo! (Echo acts uncomfortable and hesitant, but Spyke gets close.)

Spyke: Echo, love, stop hidin' in our work! Go be a star! (Spyke holds Echo by her shoulders.)

Spyke: Darling, look, I'm not s'pposed to do this, but... (Spyke reaches for a Deca Tackle Visor Helmet on the table.)

Spyke: You should 'ave this. Consider it your start at becoming a LEGEND in battlin'. And it'll cover your face. S'all your's, love. (Spyke holds the helmet out for her.)

Echo: Spyke, you- you don't have to... (Echo looks down, grateful and happy.)

Spyke: I know, darling. Now, I'll take care of the little mate while you're gone. You won't 'ave a thing to worry 'bout. (Spyke rubs Rosie on her head.)

Echo: Okay, I'll go. (Echo grabs a Splattershot Jr. from a box of weaponry.)

Echo: Thanks, Spyke. For all of this. (Echo looks up at Spyke happily.)

Spyke: No prob. Cheers, love! (Spyke and Rosie wave as Echo leaves.)

(Echo goes throughout the square. It's daytime.)

(Echo registers for her side in Splatfest- Team Squid Sisters.)

Echo: [Thought] Splatfest isn't going to start until later tonight, but if I'm going to play some turf wars, I'd better go ahead and find a team to be on. (Echo notices that everyone is in teams of four.)

Echo: Hey! You guys need an extra teammate for tonight? (Echo approaches a team of four.)

Random Inkling: Sorry, we're full.

Echo: Oh, that's okay! (They apologize.)

(Echo tries to find another team.)

Echo: [Thought] That team only has three players! They could use someone! (Echo spots a team of three.)