"Paint me a picture" (Army×Reader)

Another chance

"Go! " Your team and the other team ran out of the spawn area and raced to the middle of the stage, The Reef.

Green vs Purple! 

You inked your area green to allow the other members of your team a quick area to escape when things got heated. You were more of a supportive team member, you helped protect anyone with the Rainmaker and help paint a path to make it easier to get to the goal faster.

Easier said than done.

The other team consisted of two blasters, the Clash Blaster and the Rapid Blaster,  a Jet Squelcher and a Dualie Squelcher. Your team was making great effort to turf the are and get rid of any opponents in sight. Meanwhile you took your own initiative and broke the Rainmaker shield to advance. You made great efforts to avoid confrontation with the enemy but the Squelcher duo stopped you in your tracks.

"Counter, 79 to 100!" Pearl called out causing the spectating crowd to roar in anxiety and of happiness.

"Don't fret team we can do this! Regroup! " Retro called out. After you respawned back in you quickly super jumped to Hunter.

He stood in place protecting you from the enemy who was shooting at him.

"I have your back! " Hunter said before getting splatted in the crossfire, you managed to get there safety and help Retro and Squaps with defence as the enemy team had advanced the Rainmaker closer to your base.

"Use your specials! " The enemy all at once used their specials. Two stingrays, Tenta missiles and bombs flooded the alleyway. You went around the danger and splatted the two stingray users to get your team to regroup.

"Way to go (Y/N)!" Squaps chirped as he got the squid with the Rainmaker splatted.

"Counter 79 to 10! Can the green team make a come back? " Marina said causing suspension in the crowd.

"Alright let's make a push! " Retro called out as he made his way to the enemy's base. Hunter followed suit with the baller into the the enemy's base clearing a somewhat open path towards the podium. Squaps popped the shield open and headed to the goal. Charging up the blasts to get rid of anyone that wants to impede getting in his way. You stood by his side protecting him just in case. But you had not anticipated a unforeseen issue. The enemy team was not doing much but inking where your team was inking.

Then you realized something, a strategy they did before.

"It's a set up! " You called and everyone on your team looked at you confused.

The enemy had all their specials ready for use. " You insignificant fools." The leader of the enemy team chuckled darkly. Everything was aimed at your team causing everyone to get splatted. You team was wiped.

The enemy team had the nerve to taunt at your team. Squidbagging their hearts content at their victory. Their 'sportsmanship' left you with a salty taste in your mouth.

"That really wasn't necessary... " You mumbled.

"Game! " Pearl called out, the time had run out.

Judd and Lil Judd tallied the results, "Meow! "

"It was a victory by the purple team 10 to 49 counter!" The crowd cheered most in happiness and others in disappointment.

You clenched your weapon in your hands and threw it against the pavement, the salt was showing. You were frustrated at the loss of the opportunity you had to have a team of your own. As well as the extra salt that was added towards the end tipped you over the edge.

"Hey now, don't get angry. " Retro put a hand on your shoulder trying to comfort you.

"I failed to prove to your team I had what it takes. " Your eyes started to water.

"It's okay because in the end it's about having fun! Besides I- we think you do have what it takes, you just need the team to do it with." Retro offered his hand, "What do you say (Y/N)? You in?"

You dried your eyes and took his hand, a warm smile formed on your face, "I'm in. "

Retro gave a toothy grin, "Awesome! Welcome to Team Old Skool! (Y/N)!"

"So Retro, what are we doing now that we have a fourth member again? " Squaps asked.

Retro pushed in his glasses and smirked, "We are going to practice tomorrow because we just got our butts kicked! " He yelled enthusiastically posing weirdly towards everyone.

Squaps, Hunter and you all deadpanned at his statement.

You said goodbye to your team members and headed home for the day. You were exhausted yet satisfied of the day you had just experienced.

"What a day. "