Broken Knowledge

Chapter 25

     "Thank you so much for joining us." Alan said. He had greeted and introduced himself to the Inkopolins that chose to join them.
     "I hope that the condition of our city doesn't unnerve you," Alan continued."We just finished fighting the Dictator's Hawk 3 Regiment."
     "Did you win?" An Inkling boy asked. The same one that had asked the same question on the plane.
     "Yes," Alan said."Despite the state of disrepair the city is in currently in at this time, we did win."
     Why the hell does he talk all professionally like that? Mara thought, noticing all of the long and professional words he was using.
     "The Patron has already began rebuilding and has called upon one of our allies, Soviet Russia, for assistance. Soon they will help with the rebuilding of our city and be ready to offer us military aid if we're attacked again."
     "Where are we gonna stay?" A shy Octoling girl asked.
     "That's where we're about to take you," Alan said."The Patron has already assigned you a living space. It's more in the center of the city where it's safer."
     The Inkopolins looked hesitant to follow Alan, already frightened by the scene around them and the fact that they had just found out that humans still existed less than an hour earlier.
     "It's okay," Mara reassured."You can trust him."
     The Inklings were still slightly hesitant to follow Alan, but they trusted Agent 3(Mara). So they went with them.
     Alan led the Inkopolins to the center of the city, where there was still damage but it was minimal.
     "The center of the city has less soldiers, but better tech for defence." Alan said.
     "Like what?" An Octoling boy said.
     "Well, the Automated Photon Cannons for a start. And we have soldiers in them just in case they get hacked. And we have several old fashioned Anti-aircraft cannons. And we we have several automated turrets underground that can pop up when their needed. And soldiers stationed nearby them, ready to manually override their commands."
     The Inkopolins (including Mara Melody) gaped at Alan.
     "Where did you get such advanced technology?" The Octoling asked."i thought Photon Cannons and stuff was just on TV, but their actually for real? No way. I'm don't believe it till I see it."
     "That will come another day," Alan said."You will learn more about our technology soon, but today is not that day. I have orders to show you to your homes and nothing else."
     The Inkopolins looked a little disappointed but followed Alan without anymore complaint. They were all in a small apartment complex, same one Mara and Alan lived in, and had to divide the rooms up between themselves.(With 30 of them[Cap'n Cuttlefish was staying with the Squid Sisters]  and and 10 rooms, they had to do to simple math.
     After a few goodbyes, everyone said their goodbyes and went into their new homes to settle in.
     Cap'n Cuttlefish walked up to Alan and said,"I would like to speak to your leader."
     "Why?" Alan said."What do you need to talk to him about?"
     "I used to be a commander in the Great Turf War, so I know a thing or two about military tactics."
     "Very well. Follow me."
     Alan looked back towards Mara."Wait for me. I'll be home soon."
     "Okay, hurry back." Mara said with a sly smile.
     Alan smiled."I will."
     Alan led the Cap'n towards Beta 1's headquarters.

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     "Ahh, Alan," the Patron said when Alan walked into his office."We have much to discuss. Have a seat."
     "Sorry, but it'll have to wait,"Alan said."There's someone who would like to speak with you."
     Cap'n Cuttlefish walks into the room.
     "Why the fuck did you bring this dumbass old geezer in here?"
     "Excuse me but I used to be a military leader in the Great Turf War and I came here to help coordinate some plans for defending the city."
     The Patron looked shocked that someone had talked back to him, but waved Alan away and said,"Okay, speak old man."
     Alan walked out as the Cap'n began explaining his plan.

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     When Alan got back home, he was exhausted and ready for bed.
     He unlocked the door with his keys and when he walked in,he heard the most beautiful voice he had ever heard, humming loudly. He poked his head in the Guest bedroom and saw that Melody was sitting in a chair while Mara stood behind her brushing her hair(I do t know why but that conjures the weirdest image in my head), humming the sweet tune with her beautiful voice.
     Mara had her back to the door and didn't know Alan was there. So he leaned against the doorway, enjoying the sound of her voice.
     Why is she so good at brushing hair? Alan thought. She doesn't even have hair she has..... tentacles?
     Mara turned around and stopped humming, gasping with surprise when she saw Alan.
     "You weren't supposed to hear that." Mara said, blushing.
     "Why not, your voice is beautiful." Alan said with a smirk.
     Mara rolled her eyes and sighed. But she greeted Alan with a hug and was about to give him a kiss but,
     "Ewwww," Melody said, cringing.
     Mara and Alan laughed.
     "God I used to do that all the time when I was a kid." Alan said, sitting down on the bed.
     "Same," Mara said."But that was a long time ago."
     Melody yawned loudly.
     "Okay, time for bed," Alan said."For all of us, I'm fucking exhausted."
     Mara gave Alan a look and said,"Kindly refrain from the cursing around the young child."
      Alan rolled his eyes and said,"You sound like my Mom. She used to hate it when I cursed withen earshot Ally or Lily."
     Mara ignored Alan and tucked Melody in. She shooed Alan out of the room and after a quick goodnight, she turned the lights off and shut the door.
     "You sure are tired aren't you?" Mara said, looking Alan over. He was covered in scratches and bruises and there was dried blood on his hands and ears.
     "Yeah." Alan responded with a yawn.
     "Your not sharing a bed with me until you take a shower." Mara said.
     Alan sighed."Fine."
     Alan showered and listened to music while he showered.
     "So let's all jump up super high,
High up in the sky,
Jump cause it's like dancing," Alan sang to himself, assuming the loud shower drowned out his voice.(No pun intended)
      "Know that your my Superstar,
No one can take me this far,
I'm flipping the switch, get ready for this, oh!
Let's do the Oddesyyyyyyyyyyy!"
     Alan finished the song("Jump up, Superstar", Living Tombstone remix) and stepped out of the shower, towel wrapped around his waist.
     "I like your voice," A voice said from the doorway."Your a very good singer."
     Alan jumped and cried out in surprise when he saw Mara standing in the doorway of the bathroom.
     "You weren't supposed to hear that!" Alan exclaimed. He didn't like singing in front of people(like me), despite having a talent for singing(like me, I'm a great fucking singer).
     "Well, know we're even." Mara said, smirking.
     "Get out so I can get dressed," Alan said."And shut the door behind you, you're letting all the warm air out!"
     Mara laughed as she walked out, shutting he door behind her.
     Alan sighed, not happy to have someone hearing his voice, but he got dressed and yawned.
     When he walked into to the bedroom the lights were off and Mara was asleep.
     Damn, that fast? Alan thought. I wish I could sleep like that.
     Alan slipped into bed beside her and put an arm around her. He had a deep, dreamless sleep, the first one he had in a long time.
  
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