SMG4: The Royal

Chapter 13: Inkopolis

Meggy leads you down to the basement of the castle and towards a green pipe. She tells you that this is how she gets here from Inkopolis.

Y/n: How, exactly?

Meggy: Beats me. Now we just have to wait for Mario. Now tell me, why were you so tense yesterday?

Y/n: Huh? What do you mean?

Meggy: After we ran into those guys. One look at that bald headed guy and you got all tense.

Y/n: He's...

You couldn't bring yourself to tell her, too many bad memories. But you looked up when she placed her hand on your shoulder. Her eyes said everything, she wanted to know so she can help.

You explain everything, that the man you ran into is the one who put the charges on you and why your in this position.

Meggy: What about your school? Friends, family?

Y/n: Everyone at school believed the accusations. Eventually, I couldn't take it anymore and I dropped out. The friends that I did have abandoned me, and no one in my family believes me. The only ones who do believe me are my old boss, Sojiro Sakura and his daughter, Futaba.

Meggy didn't say anything, but she didn't have to, since what she did next made it clear. She wraps her arms around you and pulls you in for a tight hug, her head resting on your chest.

Meggy: I'm so sorry that you have to go through all of this.

The sudden embrace surprised you, but you eventually return it.

Y/n: Thank you Meggy. I appreciate it.

You stay in the embrace for a while, until the sound of someone clearing their throat makes the both of you separate, blushing.

Mario: So he really is coming with us?

Meggy: For the hundredth time Mario, yes. He's coming with us. Can't you just accept the fact he's not a criminal?

Mario: Never!!!

He runs and jumps into the pipe. Meggy just sighs and shakes her head.

Y/n: On second thought Meggy, I think it'd be better if I stay here. You two seem close and I don't want to ruin anything.

You turn to leave, but she grabs your hand, stopping you.

Meggy: Nope, I already said you're coming, and you already agreed. Also, he may be one of my closest friends, but he's an idiot. Trust me when I say that he does a lot of things that make us angry, but in the end, we all work things out.

You nod slightly and she releases her hold. Afterwards, you jump into the pipe, followed by Meggy.

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When you exited the pipe, you were immediately taken back by the sight of the city.

Y/n: Woah... this place looks awesome...

Meggy: Glad you like it! Now, I'm sure that Mario is already waiting for us so c'mon.

You follow Meggy to the large building in the center and sign up for a training session. You are given what she calls a 'Splattershot' and you are taken to an arena.

Meggy: Alright boys, you ready?

Without another word, Meggy begins to shoot at you with her ink. Mario gets hit by the ink, while your reflexes kick in and you roll out if the way.

Meggy: Hey, nice reflexes Y/n! But can you dodge this?

She throws three small canisters filled with orange ink.