"Species doesn't matter. This is clash of beliefs."

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Brooks's P. O. V

So I started running. Trying to catch up with Cross and Andrew, who were already far ahead of me.  Well crap. Cross is a good fighter anyway so why would I start to worry about that dumbass?

Brooks: Where the hell did they go? *looks around*

I lost them really badly from them running. But after a little bit i saw them by following ink colors splashed throughout the hallways.

Brooks: *looks at the nearby walls* ...

I see. This way.

Andrew's P. O. V

We were fighting those two Inklings running away with the Zapfish. They were using their specials which was Bubbler. It was frustrating because we only hiding on a wall trying not to get hit. Come on, let that special run out already!

But then Brooks came running and used his special. The Kraken. A perfect distraction to show up. Well, he was invincible in that state anyway so we didn't need to worry about him at all.

Brooks's P. O. V

Okay, I came here late but I gave them cover to show up and fire. And oh boy, our luck was on point today. The Bubbler that they use was out so they were really swimming for their lives. 

Brooks: Come back here! *finishes using Kraken*

We were just shooting them and swimming in ink at the same time trying to gain on those two. Until we were outside and i saw a purple truck speeding up towards us. Oh no. Backup?

And Michael said something to me that would cause me, Cross and Andrew even more pain.

Michael: Well, gotta go. *while holding the Zapfish in a jar*

The truck spun around and it opened its thing. Where like, People can hold the bottom and pull it up thing. I dunno what to call it so that's the explanation. 

2020 A-kun: Brooks and I still don't know how to describe it to this day. 

Then to our surprise, Octolings came out of the truck to cover Michael and that "Carl" guy and went behind the walls and we were forced to deal with this.

Brooks: Gr...

Alright, my time. They are the reason why I disappeared. Time for them to disappear as well...

I threw a seeker that instantly got one Octo and I was slowed down by a Disruptor. Well, yay. But i got cover by Cross "sloshing" the hell of the one octo and got killed. Why am i so cool of saying "Kill" with an Octoling in one sentence? Well, I'm born cold-hearted. Is that enough?

Brooks: Uh, more help, please?

Andrew was using a weird weapon for me I guess not for him, an Inkbrush. But he was nimble can avoid some damage and got another one with flicks of ink.

Brooks: Okay, *escapes the Disruptor* my turn now. *throws a Seeker*

I threw a Seeker under the truck and it exploded and we ran for cover. Like I turned Kraken to be immune to the damage as for Andrew and Cross?

Cross's P. O. V

That stupid Brooks threw a freaking Seeker under the truck not saying or calling out he's throwing something to hide behind cover. He was too goddamn late for the call-out so I was forced to use my Bubbler. I was gonna save it for another use later. But those two goons got away, So I guess "Backup" was successful. Ain't gonna stop me from still going for them, they are still nearby.

Cross: Brooks! 

Brooks: *turns back into human* What?

Cross: They are still nearby, we'll try to catch them again!

Brooks: Should i join?

Cross: Try to get Nikki and Glen!

I said to get them in case some bad thing happening to those two gals. But me and Andrew are straight going for them to atleast save the Zapfish.

Brooks: Alright. I won't complain. Just save the Zapfish before bad news comes up tomorrow.

Cross: Heh, are you doubting me?

Brooks: Nope. Not a single drop of hope within you.

If he's not joking, we're going to have to throw fists at each other later...

Cross: You know what, screw you. 

Brooks: Well go get'em Cross.

Cross: *whispers* Sarcastic runt...

Brooks's P. O. V

I started running back to Nikki and Glen who were waiting or something? I dunno what happened to those two. But I kept running to at least get there before some bad things happen.

After a few laps around the building for cardio later...

Brooks: Nikki!?

No one answers... Oh, hell no.

Brooks: Glen!?

Please? Please no?

Brooks: *starts running even faster* ...

Then a little bit more running, I saw Nikki and Glen. Taped. 

Brooks: Hey! I'm coming!

Then an Octoling threw a Splash Wall in front of me.

Brooks: No. *throws a Seeker* *while running*

It destroyed the Splash Wall and continue running towards that Octoling.

Brooks: Oh, goddamn it. 

It was Cristovelle. Standing there between me and Nikki and Glen.

Brooks: Well, you got up pretty quickly than I expected.

Cristovelle: *laughs* Yes, Yes... Here's the deal.

Brooks: What do you want now?

Cristovelle: Can't you tell? A 'standoff'.

Brooks: I can assume this is with something on the line? 

Cristovelle: Yes of course! If I win, I can kill these two.

That made me shudder. Honestly, I did. As soon as I saw Nikki and Glen's face just fearing for their lives made the fear of the loss but made me more determined than ever in my life. The last time I was this determined was back then with Cap't.

Cristovelle: If you win, yo-

Brooks: I take those two back and never come back to Inkopolis Plaza. *serious tone*

Cristovelle: Hah! Do you just think I'm just gonna let my self lose? To a worthless creature like you?

Brooks: There's a reason why I'm gonna win this... *smiles*

Cristovelle: Because?

Brooks: "We're Different". 

A-kun: Another edit. Move along to Part 2. Thank you all for reading this by the way. As cringy as this book as of now. With its typos galore.

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