This is the first chapter of Act 2, so you're going to see more originality into my story that you readers may or may not be interested in. But before you go leaving this story and go slamming your face into hating it, give this series a chance, you may actually enjoy what I got in store for you all. Anyway, I'll see you guys later.

Intro:

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(Azazel's POV)

I was waking up to some noise inside the house. The bizarre thing is, it was completely dark.

I was rubbing my eyes.

Azazel: Ugh! What time is it?

I grabbed my phone to check the time.

Azazel: 2 A.M.?! You have got to be shitting me.

I got up to check what the hell was going on downstairs. When I arrived there, I saw Pearl, Marina, and Juvia going through the kitchen, although Juvia was a bit tired.

Azazel: You guys want to explain why you're making so much noise at 2 in the morning?!

Marina quickly caught the item she nearly dropped.

Marina: Oh! Sorry, Azazel. We didn't mean to wake you. We're just doing something right now and it's really important.

Pearl: Yeah, so calm down.

I just slid my hand down my face as I let out a sigh. I went to grab a snack, and Juvia walked towards me.

Juvia: Believe me, I have every right to be mad at them for waking me up so suddenly at 1:20 in the morning to help them out with... whatever in God's name they got going on.

Azazel: It's nice to see that someone cares for me.

I gave Juvia a hug, and she happily returned it.

Juvia: I'll try to not make as much noise as those two.

Azazel: You promise?

Juvia: I promise.

Once we broke the hug, I went back upstairs to try and go back to sleep. Unfortunately, I couldn't go back to sleep with the noise they were making. By "they", I mean Pearl and Marina. Juvia did keep her promise.

Azazel: I give up, that's it.

I stood up, grabbed my phone, grabbed my shoes, and started leaving.

Azazel: If I can't get any damn sleep here, I know where I can.

I left the mansion grounds, went to the garage, hopped on my motorcycle, then started making my way to my destination.

When I arrived there, I opened the set of doors, then started smashing the buzz button, knowing they were probably asleep.

Eventually, someone answered my irritating buzzing.

Callie: {Ugh. What?!}

Azazel: Callie, let me up.

Callie: {Ah, Azazel. What're you doing here? I don't remember calling you over here, this late at night.}

I rubbed the bridge of my nose.

Azazel: I didn't. I couldn't get any sleep at Pearl's, so I came here. Now let me in!

Callie: {Ooh, so feisty.}

She buzzed me in.

When I got to their room, I knocked on the door, waiting for Callie to let me in.

The strange part of it is, is that the door was unlocked for some reason. Although it was quite dark, I could see what appears to be small splashes of bioluminescent magenta ink, leading to her bedroom. I closed the door behind me, and locked it to ensure no stalker can sneak into their rooms.

I got to the bedroom door. I knocked on it to see what the hell is going on with Callie. When the door opened to reveal Callie, she was in a... lingerie? Not only that, but her room was only lit by candlelight.

Callie: Come in. *She said in a sly tone*

Azazel: Ooookay?...

I was a little confused as to what she plans to do, though I still walked into her room.

Callie went over laid down on her bed, on her side, holding her head up with her hand, while doing some sort of sexy pose.

Callie: Why don't you come and lay down?~

Azazel: Listen, Callie, I'm about to pass out, right here on this floor, so I'm definitely too tired to not try to fall for your plan.

Callie: No worries, then we'll just sleep together on my bed.

I was too tired to argue with Callie right now. So, I laid down on the bed with her, ready to black out right then and there.

Callie: Now... Let me just get the lights.

She leaned over and blew out the candle.

Now in the dark, Callie wrapped her arms around me, which I was already asleep by then.

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(Callie's POV)

Callie's eyes were opening slightly, as she was just waking up.

Then, she noticed a figure sitting in front of her; it was Marie. Marie's arms were crossed, and she had one eyebrow raised, watching the situation in front of her, with a blush on her face.

Callie stretched her arms.

Callie: Hey, Marie. What's up?

Marie: Do you mind explaining to me what the hell is this?!

Callie: He came over in the middle of the night after Pearl and Marina were making too much noise back at the mansion, so I let him in.

Marie: At least he had a reason for coming here. But here's my second question, Callie. Why are you naked?!

Marie motioned towards Callie's exposed body and the lingerie that she discarded on the floor.

Callie: Oh, that's right. I wanted to get more comfortable, and so I decided to sleep next to him naked.

Callie got smacked in the head by Marie.

Callie: Ow! What was that for?

Marie: That's for doing something so dishonest.

Marie soon walks away from Callie, as she couldn't believe what she had witnessed.

Marie: I suggest you get some clothes on.

Marie said as she was closing the door behind her.

Callie soon got dressed into something casual and walked out to the kitchen. When she opened the fridge, she was met with disgust.

Callie: Ew! Marie, what is this?

Marie: It's seaweed soup.

Callie: Disgusting! Why the hell would you make this, Marie? Is this my punishment or something?

Marie: It may be if you don't calm down!

Callie's face soon turned green.

Callie: Marie, I think I'm gonna puke.

She soon rushed towards the bathroom and vomited in the toilet.

Marie: Are you done in there?

Callie: I... I think so.

Callie then walked back into the kitchen, after cleaning herself up, that is.

Marie: Now, I made it because Gramps asked for it.

Callie: What? You've seen Gramps?!

Marie: No, but I found him online and talked to him a bit.

Callie: Is he alright?

Marie: Yeah, he's fine.

Callie: That's good to hear.

Marie: Yeah, it's been so long since we've seen Gramps, and finally being able to-

Callie: Ah! Here are the snacks!

Callie had the cabinet open.

Marie: And there we are.

For those who don't know how Marie and Cuttlefish's chat went, here's a little look at their conversation on ♪MARINA'S CHAT★ROOM♪

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MC.Princess > I'm still zonked from pulling an all-nighter for the Splatfest... Gonna nap bye
■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess has left the chatroom.
DJ_Hyperfresh > Sorry, me too >__<
CraigCuttlefish > As you wish
DJ_Hyperfresh > C ya
■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh has left the chatroom.
CraigCuttlefish > ??♪?♪?♪?☺☺☺☺
■Webmaster■ > Agent 2 has joined the chatroom.
Agent 2 > Huh?
Agent 2 > Hellooo?
CraigCuttlefish > agent two
Agent 2 > Wait... Gramps?!
■Webmaster■ > CraigCuttlefish has left the chatroom.
■Webmaster■ > CraigCuttlefish has joined the chatroom.
Agent 2 > Whoa, Gramps, calm down
Agent 2 > What's the deal with this chatroom? Ew... This isn't like a dating site, is it?
Agent 2 > No, that would be... ew.
Agent 2 > Where are you right now?
Agent 2 > Is Agent 3 with you?
CraigCuttlefish > We're both fine. Just protecting Inkopolis
Agent 2 > I'm so glad you're okay. I haven't heard from you in a while.
Agent 2 > Any idea when you'll be home?
CraigCuttlefish > Not sure
Agent 2 > Should I put dinner together?
CraigCuttlefish > Already ate
Agent 2 > Come on, no you didn't...
Agent 2 > Work's really busy right now, so if you don't come home soon...
CraigCuttlefish > seaweed stew
CraigCuttlefish > that sounds good
Agent 2 > Seaweed stew it is. I'll have it ready for you, k?
Agent 2 > Alright, I'll be at Cuttlefish Cabin whenever you decide to come back. Take care of yourself, Gramps. And stay fresh.
■Webmaster■ > Agent 2 has left the chatroom.

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(Azazel's POV)

I woke up on Callie's bed, and it felt like I was drunk.

Azazel: What the hell happened?

I looked around.

Azazel: Oh, right.

I got up, and noticed something odd.

Azazel: Wait, why is her lingerie on the floor?

I had given my thoughts as to what had happened. It was entirely possible that she secretly had sex with me, while I was asleep. Then again, it wouldn't take me long to realize that. So the only best consideration would be, she must've felt uncomfortable sleeping in her lingerie.

I walked out to the living room to see where they had gone to. Callie was nowhere to be seen in the apartment, so I decided to check Marie's room.

I knocked on Marie's door but received no answer. I decided to check inside.

Inside the room was Marie with a pair of headphones on.

Azazel: (She probably couldn't hear me going into her room through those headphones... right?)

I walked up behind her. I placed my shoulder on her, and she got a jump when she felt my hand on my shoulder.

Marie: Ah!

She turned around to see who did that, and she was shocked when I did that. She took off her headphones, and became a blushing mess.

Marie: What're you doing?!

Azazel: I just woke up, so I was looking for you two. When you didn't answer my knocks, I came in, and I'm sorry for breaking and entering, and saw you had headphones.

Marie: I'll let that rude act side, Azazel. I know you are being honest, but why'd you have to scare me like that?

Azazel: I wanted to get your attention, considering you were listening to something on your headphones.

She couldn't help being so calm and smiling towards me, especially when unknown to me, it warms her to have me besides her. Sure, I may be a pain in the ass sometimes, but when she really needs a friend in the most dire times, I'm here to answer the call.

Azazel: Say, where did Callie go?

Marie: She had to go do an audition for a magazine cover.

Azazel: I'm sorry, does she always have more Yen than you?

Marie: More than I can count, I'm afraid.

Azazel: Now I've seen everything.

Marie giggles.

Azazel: Well, I'm gonna go home. Catch ya on the flipside.

Marie: Stay fresh.

We both shared a hug.

After that, I walked out of the room, ready to head home. I put on my protection, put my helmet on, hopped on my chopper, and rode away.

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I finally made it back to the mansion. I did had to stop at Crusty Sean's for a little pick-me-up.

My helmet was placed on the toolbox, right next to Marina's.

I left the garage, and reached the front door. Once I opened the door and walked inside, I was quite surprised by the sight.

Azazel: Uuuuh... Hello.

I gave a nervous wave.

In front of me were Pearl, Marina, an Inkling girl, an Octoling girl, a green-skinned Octoling, and an elderly male Inkling.

Azazel: Is this some sort of private anime convention you two are hosting?

I said, aimed towards Pearl and Marina.

Azazel: Forget that I asked that. So, who are these people?

Marina: Azazel, this is Agent 8.

She pointed towards the Octoling girl.

Marina: Agent 3.

She pointed towards the Inkling girl.

Marina: Dedf1sh.

She pointed towards the green Octoling.

Marina: And Cap'n Cuttlefish.

She pointed towards the elder Inkling.

At hearing the name "Cap'n Cuttlefish", my face was filled with the realization of who these people are. My eyes were very wide.

Pearl: Yo, Azazel? You okay?

I returned to my calm attitude.

Azazel: Pleasure to meet you.

I held my hand out to the person who I now know as Agent 3. 3 didn't do anything but glare at me.

I gave a nervous smile.

Azazel: Quite charming.

I held my hand out to Agent 8. She just looked at me, confused.

Azazel: (Okay, that went well.)

I held my hand out to Dedf1sh, but she quickly hid herself from me.

Azazel: (Oh... Something must've scared her so badly.)

I held my hand out to the Cap'n.

Azazel: Honor to meet you, Cap'n!

The Cap'n shook my hand, excitedly.

Cuttlefish: How do you do, squiddo?

I can't help but smile at how cheerful the old man is.

Azazel: (At least there's someone who's friendly.)

Azazel: Now then...

I looked over towards Pearl and Marina.

Azazel: Did I miss anything, this morning?

Pearl and Marina looked at each other.

Marina: No.

Pearl: Not really.

Pearl: Uh, Marina, look at the time.

Marina looked at the time.

Marina: Oh my! We've got to get to work!

They quickly changed into their show outfits and got ready to leave.

Marina: Okay, Azazel, we've got to get to work, so you're going to need to take care of them. See ya.

Pearl: Don't get cooked!

The front door shut behind them.

I turned around to see the four of them staring at me.

Azazel: Alright.

I clasped my hands together.

Azazel: What now?

SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...

Looks like we're gonna have some sort of rivalry between Azazel and Agent 3. She may be the poster child of agents in Splatoon, but there are others that can outperform her results. I've updated this chapter to include Dedf1sh in this series, because I felt like there was something missing. If you guys enjoy this chapter and enjoy this story, be sure to show me some love, hit that vote button, follow me to receive news on Into the Light. Chapter 23 is in development. As always, I'm RaveDogg, and I'll see you in the next chapter.

November 12th, 2020