The Adventures of Agent 9 (Book 1)

Line A (part 1)

"Woah... what is this place?" Kai's eyes grew bigger as looked around the Train.

"I don't know! Maybe it's a train!" Niki blurted out in a sarcastic tone.

"Well you two, I'm pooped. I'm going to rest my weary cuttlebones for a bit." Captain sat down in a seat in the train.

Niki's face went pale, "Okay, I did not need to know that."

A few moments passed, and then suddenly a blue, green, slimy creature came crawling through the door from another train car. "Thank you for using Deep Sea Metro!"

"Woah! What the heck is that!? It looks cool!" Kai looked at it, his eyes wide and a look of astonishment was plastered on his face.

"I think it's a sea cucumber," Niki said turning to look at Kai.

"Why that is exactly right. You can call me C.Q. Cumber."

"Okay! I trust you completely! I trust you with my life!" Kai said, oblivious as ever.

"Here's the deal, we are in a vast underground facility operated by the Kamabo Corporation. Also known as a series of test chambers connected by this subway system."

"So what is the point exactly?" Niki questioned.

"The point is that you must complete a series of tests in order to get to the Promised Land. Those things that you are holding, they help you choose what level you want to do. You have to get the Four Thangs in order to get there. The Four Thangs will be located in different areas. But the only way to get there is if you complete the level before it." 

"Wow, that's a lot to take in," Kai started to break into a sweat. "Could we die?"

"No you can't die.... but you can get extremely hurt so be careful. All of these levels are dangerous."

"Well, that's very encouraging...." Niki played with her tentacle, trying to mask her fear.

"Excuse me, Mr. C.Q. Cumber? I have a question."

C.Q looked a Kai, "Yes, what is it?"

"What is the Promised land like?" Kai looked at him as he fiddled with his fingers, an innocent look on his face.

"Well, it is very exclusive. Not many people can get there.... though I believe that you three can."

"Okay... Thank you," A smile came onto his face and suddenly he felt hopeful.

"Well, why don't you two get started. Just click the button and then the first level will be presented to you."

"Okay!" Kai clicked the button and clicked on the first level.

"Kai! Wait! I don't think he was finished explaining!" Niki yelled.

"That is true indeed, I didn't finish. The last thing is that-"

"Wait! Where am I going?!"

"Kai!"

"The last thing is that you both can't do the same levels."

"What?! Why didn't you tell us before!" Niki screamed, furious. "Now Kai is out in some test level and he could get himself really hurt!"

"That isn't likely, it's one of the easiest levels. All you have to do is fight off the sanitized Octarians."

"What the heck are those!?" Niki's eyes went wide.

"Oh, they're just Octolings that have been made stronger and more efficient."

"What?!"
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"...Hello? Where am I?" Kai looked around the small room. The same capsule that he had seen earlier appeared in front of him again. "Okay, this is weird..."