Splatoon: Octo Riot

Chapter One: Veteran

After the defeat of DJ Octavio some things were different. Countless Octolings had a change of heart and left the Octarian Army. And all thanks to Agent 3. The Squid Sisters. And the Calamari Inkantation. But there was one Octoling who left before it all happened. Before DJ Octavio stole the Great Zapfish. Before he even came up with a strategy to do so. His name was Simon. He's a survivor who escaped the Octarian Army and got away with it. But not without losing an arm. And without being able to find a replacement he made one himself. After many failed attempts he finally got it to work. But the way it worked gave him an idea. He took the weapons he had on him which he got away with and modified them until he made the weapons into attachments which he could click onto his metal arm and fight without the need of carrying all heavy weapons at once. The current day. It's been weeks since the defeat of Mr. Grizz and everything went back to normal. Or so it seemed on the surface. Simon knew very well that it was far from over. He knew what DJ Octavio was planning and he couldn't let it happen. It was about time he left the shadows and made a move. He geared up and left his hideout. With an ink tank and an Octo Shot attachment he went towards Octo Valley. And oddly it was quiet... too quiet. Before he knew it he almost got splatted by another Octoling if he hadn't dodged in time. The Octoling looked at him with anger in her eyes.

???: "I know you... I've seen your face before. You're that traitor! And after everything you've done you dare come back here?! I'll show you..."

The Octoling attacked but Simon fought back just as hard. After what seemed like half an hour of fighting Simon knocked her to the ground. The impact made her ink tank break. She stumbled back but the hatred never faded from her face.

???: "Stay away! I'll kill you! I'll tear you apart with my bare hands if I have to!"

Simon pointed his attachment at her with a serious expression on his face.

Simon: "I don't want to kill you. You don't know what you're getting yourself into. The reason I left is cause I've seen the truth albeit late. Give up if you know what's good for you."

She sneers and snaps back.

???: "Oh please I know all about your little truth. DJ Octavio has told us everything we need to know about traitors like you. They're nothing but liars and fools leading innocent Octolings astray with their pretty words and empty promises."

Simon's expression darkens.

Simon: "Why do you think did more Octolings leave the Octarian Army? It's not all just a change of heart! It's cause they knew they'd be walking right into their demise! Octavio is the one lying to you and the others! By fighting against Inklings he leads you all to your deaths! I'm not saying that I'm defending the Inklings but I equally can't be on your side if you're gonna keep being so stubborn!"

The Octoling's eyes flashed with anger and disbelief at Simon's words. She balls her hands into fists.

???: "How dare you! I won't listen to such slander against our beloved general! He is the only one who truly understands us Octolings! More Octolings left because they lost their way! Corrupted by your Inkling friends and their lies! DJ Octavio saw the truth! That Inklings are a threat to our way of life. They only want to destroy everything we hold dear!"

Simon grits his teeth.

Simon: "JUST SHUT UP AND LISTEN TO ME FOR ONCE DAMN IT! Are you that full of yourself that you'd believe one bastard's words over the cries of thousands?! Inklings don't want you dead they wanna live in peace just like us Octolings! But Octavio is bringing both against each other to get us all killed! He's not ought for peace but for world domination and the Octarian Army are mere puppets to do his bidding! By fighting within the ranks you're only helping him achieve that goal!"

The Octoling remains silent for a moment before snapping back again.

???: "You... you know nothing of DJ Octavio's true intentions! He is a visionary! A leader who wants only the best for the Octarian kind! I won't stand here and listen to you besmirch his name and slander his good reputation any longer!"

Simon sighs.

Simon: "That's what I thought too back in the Octarian Army... that is until I've learned his true intentions. He doesn't care for anyone... all he wants is to rule over everything. Don't make a mistake you'll regret for the rest of your life. Leave while you still can... or you might be the next one he'll lead to die..."

She shakes her head.

???: "You... you're lying. DJ Octavio is not like that... he can't be... he's our leader... our guide. I won't abandon my duties... my purpose just because of your empty threats and baseless accusations!"

Simon pulls out his phone and plays a voice recording. It's DJ Octavio's voice.

DJ Octavio: "-how easy it is to play those Octolings for a loop! And there are so many of them so who cares if some die. We'll just replace them! And once the Inklings are wiped out I'll be on top of the world with my army! And then I will- WAIT! Who's there? I could've sworn someone was listen-"

The recording cuts off.

Simon: "Is this proof enough for you?"

The Octoling was in shock. That was Octavio's voice. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Could this all be true? Is Simon really saying the truth or could HE perhaps be the enemy...?

TO BE CONTINUED...