The Opening Act (A Splatoon Script)

Part 3 - Ugly Truths

Nariko: But now, here you are, trying to free my prize catches and possibly trying to mess up my custom outfit while you're at it! (She motions towards the agents.)

Nariko: I guess you're new to this, aren't ya? Tryin' to be a little hero? Well, guess what, hon'. You're not a little hero. (Coral reaches for her weapon.)

Nariko: Uh-uh. Don't even think about it. (Nariko picks up Coral's weapon.)

Nariko: Girls, take the short inkling and get her changed. I want my outfit back. Then have her join these agents. I'm not going to let her slip through my fingers again. (She motions to the soldiers.)

Nariko: Now, honey, get up and follow them. You can't do anything else now, so don't fight it. I have some other business to attend to right now- you know, with "evil plans" and all, haha- but don't worry... (One elite octoling puts a hand on Coral's shoulder and pushes her gun into Coral's back, motioning her to go.)

Nariko: We'll see each other again soon enough. (Coral glances back at the agents worriedly as she leaves. Nariko is also back there.)

(The agents watch, all pretty scared. 3 has his fists against the wall and looks down. 4 is sitting, and she appears surprised by what happened. 8 just has her hand on her head as she leans back.)

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Captain: Are you girls sure that you're ready? Once you go up there, you can't turn back.

Callie: Don't worry, Gramps! We got this. (Callie, Marie, Marina, Brooke, and Echo head to the area right beneath the Octarian spacecraft and talk to the captain through their headphones. All of them are using orange ink.)

Echo: Hey, they've got a launchpad right here! That's handy.

Callie: Yep, but we gotta be careful. This makes it look like they're expecting us. (They approach a launchpad.)

Brooke: *sigh*

Marina: You okay there, Brookie? (Brooke looks nervous as she looks downward. Marina notices. She now has a small bandage on her face from where she was scratched.)

Brooke: Do you think Coral is okay?

Marina: Totally! Your little, uh-

Brooke: Beanie.

Marina: Right! Your little beanie is going to be fine! I'd be more worried about the people trying to catch her! Besides, she's got the agents with her! (Marina tries to keep her spirits up.)

Brooke: I sure hope so. (She walks over to the launchpad.)

(The five launched towards the spacecraft.)

(Everyone lands inside.)

Marie: K, we're in.

Captain: Good! Now be careful. Octarians are surely ahead! (She speaks into the headphones.)

Pearl: Yo, guys, is there any remotely-controlled weapons laying around that Marina could hack into and a certain-someone could control?

Marina: Are you still wanting to be here, Pearlie?

Pearl: ... --- Yes. (Marina laughs as she speaks into the headphones.)

Marina: Well, there aren't any remotely-controlled weapons around, and you need to rest your leg.

Pearl: Awwwww... (They walk down the hall.)

Echo: Guys, we should probably be a bit quieter now! (Echo comes to the end of the entrance hall, which leads out to the main area.)

Brooke: [whispered] How are we supposed to find Coral?

Callie: [whispered] And everyone else!

Brooke: [whispered] Yeah, and everyone else. (Everyone but Echo kneels down near the exit of the entrance hall.)