The Legacy Of Humanity - A Splatoon Fanfiction

2.9 - Homecoming part 2

"This is the Octarian capital? It's huge!" Callie was looking around in awe at the sheer size of the city in dome 2. Octoburg itself didn't compare to Inkopolis in size, but the fact that such a city was built underground was amazing to them. The architecture of the buildings was considerably different. Many of them had a more metallic look and an orderly feel. There were many Octarians roaming the streets, from the lowly Octotrooper, to Octoling elites. Lining the walls of the underground city, were a number of large screens showing various scenery of the surface world.

"I guess that's an understandable reaction if all you've seen is what's left of Ceph or the outer domes," Otome said. "Octoburg may be an underground shelter we threw together, but it's still our home. Anyway, we need to get clearance at the checkpoint. Follow me, and stay close."

In the direction that Otome was heading, there was a large gate next to a small shack. The gate was guarded by several Octotroopers, and an Octosniper was perched on the catwalk above. They nervously glanced at the Inklings, but made no hostile gestures. The group walked up to the shack, and Otome began talking with the Octoling guard.

"Afternoon, Kiri. I've brought the Inkling delegation as ordered," Otome said.

"Would you look at this?! If it isn't Otome! Back from the dead are you? Guess that means I lost the bet with Okina," Kiri said.

"I'm not even going to ask what that's supposed to mean," Otome responded with clear irritation. "Look, we're on official business. You mind clearing us already?"

"Yeah, but you know the drill. I'll have to call it in first, and I need those three to surrender their weapons. You can keep the ink tanks, but empty them out and switch them off." The squid sisters did as they were told, and handed over their charger and roller. When it was Drake's turn, he handed over the rifle, but held on to his handgun and remaining grenades. While they were waiting for the Octoling to clear them, a large Monitor on the far side of the main road switched on, and a pair of Octolings were displayed on the screen.

"Hold on to your suction pods!" The first one said.

"It's time for a special Octoburg newscast!" Said the other.

"It looks like we can all breath a sigh of relief soon. We just got word that the Inkling diplomats will be arriving today, and the war will finally be over for good!"

"Yeah! so take that, yah Mariner jerks!" Both Octolings stuck their tongues out at the camera, and pulled down on the lower parts of their eyes.

"But hey, maybe we'll start seeing some Inkling cuties before too long!"

"You really need to get a boyfriend." The one on the right said with a sigh.

"Oh! Speaking of boys, we hear a special guest will arrive with the Inklings. You all ready for this?"

"The suspense is killing me!" By now, most of the Octarians were glued to the screen.

"It's a real live elder race man! Invited by Emperor Octurus himself!"

"Pretty wild, huh? Well, girls, remember to control yourselves. We want to leave a good impression on this guy from the past. At least until the peace treaty is signed," Both of them grinned with a look that sent an involuntary shiver down Drake's spine, despite not knowing what they were saying.

"That's all for now! Stay Sharp!" The two Octolings struck a pose that was a blatant rip off of the squid sisters, and the monitor switched off. Callie and Marie stared in disbelief, as they waited for Otome to translate for Drake.

"Was that... supposed to be... us?" Marie managed to get out.

"Unfortunately, they are," Otome responded. "I was hoping you wouldn't see the octo sisters." She paused for a moment, and buried her face in her palm. "They never really caught on like you two did."