Reverb's Destiny

Part 6: Turning Backs

Part 3: Betrayal

Wren: So...What'll it be?

Meggy and Wren stood in a standoff facing each other, weapons aimed and ready to fire. Meggy had her finger wrapped around the trigger tightly, but not enough force to pull the trigger.

Meggy: Who...even are you?

Wren: It's me, Meggy. It's Wren.

Meggy: You are not the Wren I knew.

Wren: ...Times change, sweetheart. People change. Nothing is ever set in stone.

Meggy: You were my idol...I was your biggest fan...

Wren: I'm sorry that you weren't expecting this change in me, Meggy, but I've found a team that makes me the best version of myself.

Meggy: By cheating!? That's not you, Wren!

Wren: Maybe it's not to you...but to me, it's bringing out a new version of myself...one that I love.

He holds out a hand to her like he was offering something to her.

Wren: Just come with me...Let me show you what you can unlock as a true Splatfest competitor.

Meggy: I...don't want to. I want to stay with my friends...my family.

Wren stood still, and his whole team came up beside him. If Meggy fought, it would be a four on one.

Meggy: I can easily take you all out! Don't make me do it!

Wren: Meggy...you have power in you that can be used. Let us just show you first. You can turn away from us if you'd like afterwards. Just please...give us a chance.

Meggy took a slow step back. She had a small hint of curiosity in her to just check it out, but she didn't like what could possibly happen.

Wren: We could even give you a suit better than this...seductively attractive one you have on right now.

Meggy takes another step back, slowly reaching for her ink pistol.

The inkling with the metallic wings ran up to her and snagged her weapons from her, rendering her defenseless.

Meggy: This is so against the rules, and you know it!

Wren: Have you not seen the new rule book for the ISCs?

Meggy: What new rule book!? How can I trust you!? How do I know if you're planning on something that'll...Ah fuck it.

She dashes forward and drives her knee between his legs, but suddenly falls to the ground in pain, whimpering and clutching her bruised knee.

Wren: Hm...that was dumb.

He aimed his ink pistol at her and shot, eliminating her, ending the game.
Meggy respawned next to Mario and Douglas on the ground, still clutching her knee. Mario knelt down beside her and comforted her as she struggled to contain herself.

Announcer: What's this!? Are...Are you seeing what I'm seeing!?

Announcer: It seems as if Splatsquad...has lost their winning streak!