Splatoon Manga x Reader One-Shots! [Re-post]

Rider x Octo!Reader

Keep in mind, this is the first time I've ever done anything like this so please bear with me. I know it's going to be bad.

I flop down on my rock-hard bed, exhausted from the harsh training my commander put me and my team through today. Was there a reason to put us through all this trouble? It's not like we're going back into war or anything, that has been done a long time ago. Was there a reason for us to be in the Octarian Army anymore? Sighing, I look out of the window of my small room. How I long to be free from this hellhole - well, more like a prison, but you get the idea - and just be myself. If I could break away from this horrid chain of death and destruction, I could do whatever I want, I can be whoever I want. I don't have to be a brainwashed soldier, I can be a normal citizen, just like those inklings up on the surface.

Sulking, I mutter to myself, "I wish I could be an inkling, then I wouldn't have to deal with all of this."

Upon saying that, the idea of sneaking out of the base crept its way into my brain. Never in my life had I even thought about leaving the hideout. It was risky and I could get caught by the guards easily. But then again, if I want to be free I'll have to face some danger, right? Many times during my time here in the hideout I've learned that making no choice is the worse one of all to make. But if my decision got me killed or punished, then what good comes out of it?

"Ugh, I can't decide!" I blew up out of frustration.

What am I going to do? Just sit here and wait until I'm 100 years old? I can't let that happen, I scolded myself. Clenching my hand into a fist, I place it onto my heart and looked out the window. There is so much I'm limited in seeing right now, but that can all change if I muster up the courage to just take risks.

"All right, it's decided then," I told myself, "Tonight, I will pack my things and leave the hideout."

A slight bit of fear trickled down my spine. Part of me regretted making this decision for some reason.

"Hopefully, I won't get caught..."

Night Hour...

It is now nighttime, which meant that everyone was retiring to get their well-deserved rest. Except for the night shift guards, who are an absolute pain in the neck unless they respect you. I clench my backpack tightly as I peek out from behind a wall. There were no guards in sight, the perfect opportunity is finally at hand! I quickly jogged over to the other side of the building and peak out over the corner. Two Twintacle Octotroopers were standing at the front gate that separates me from the real world. I'm so close, but those Octotroopers will question me if I step out. What can I do? I look around me but found nothing that would be useful in my advance. Then, I suddenly remembered that I have something in my pocket. Oh right, I nearly forgot about the little coin my grandmother gave me! I could probably use that, I took the coin out of my pocket and flicked it. The coin travels into the middle of the two troopers, which catches their attention quicker than a splat bomb. They're so stupid sometimes.

"What's this?" One of them asked.

"I don't know, maybe a coin?" The other replies.

The two go up to the coin, examining it for more information on what it could be. I took my chance and threw a splat bomb right at them. Their eyes widened in fright and they scurried away from the bomb's range. I took this chance to run, grab my grandmother's coin, and escape into the world beyond my sight. The two saw this and cried out to me.

"Hey! What are you doing?!"

"Come back here right now!"

I didn't listen, of course, and jumped onto the launcher pad. I flew over to Octo Canyon, which is where I was going to find my ticket to the real world. There was a deep feeling in my chest, not one of fear or sorrow like the many times before. And as the sight of Octo Canyon grew closer and closer, I knew exactly what it was. For years I had to endure painful training hours and harsh punishments I wasn't even deserving of. All of that is a distant memory now.