Welcome back! Like I've said before, I LOVE seeing the comments from people who love the story, along with the votes, and even just the people who read the story. I never would've expected so many people to like this. 2.5K views as of now; 22 votes; and the rankings just get better (even though they're already SO high). I can't thank you all enough.

BTW, sorry if you don't like the food place that's in this, but I used it because it's known by everyone and we do know it's in the Splatoon universe.

Also, also, if I ever stop updating this and I don't even respond to comments, I probably died.

(Y/N) POV

(Y/N) woke up to a delicious smell. He instinctively sat up sniffing the air.

(Y/N): *sniff sniff sniiiiiiff* Ah. Is that pancakes?!

He opened his eyes to reveal Pearl setting up.

Pearl: How'd ya guess?

(Y/N): The smell gives it away. So does this mean I don't have to worry about you and Marina barging in on me in the shower anymore?

Pearl: *Blushing* I-I don't know. Marina hasn't woken up yet.

(Y/N): Really? Is she okay?

Pearl: Oh she's fine. Just... getting some extra beauty sleep. It's not easy looking like us.

Meanwhile, in Marina's room...

Marina is sprawled all over her bed, drooling on her pillow. While she's getting her "beauty sleep," her alarm clock is just flashing "12:00" over and over again.

Back to (Y/N)'s room...

(Y/N): Okay... So if I ignore that suspicious thing you just said, does that mean I can start eating this food.

Pearl: Yep! *You could basically see the sparkle in her smile*

(Y/N): Cool!

And so, he ate it, as Pearl went downstairs to eat her food.

~~~

(Y/N) and Pearl were sitting in Pearl's gaming room.

(Y/N): Woah! That was so cool! How'd you do that?

Pearl: Years of skill.

(Y/N): You just mashed the buttons, didn't you?

Pearl had a single sweat drop going down her face.

Pearl: No.

Just then, before (Y/N) could even start his next sentence, a scream could be heard across the mansion.

Marina: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Pearl and (Y/N) jumped when they heard it.

It didn't take long for them to both hear running footsteps getting louder and louder, until Marina had basically kicked open the door.

Marina: PEARLIE!

Pearl: What?

Marina: YOU UNPLUGGED MY ALARM CLOCK!

Pearl: No I didn't.

Marina: Then would you like to explain why my alarm clock was left just flashing "12:00"?

Pearl: Must've been a black out.

Marina: Then how come your alarm clock worked?

Pearl: Must've been a tiny blackout.

(Y/N) had to hold back Marina at that point.

(Y/N): M-Marina? Why don't you calm down? Get you something to eat.

Marina jumped at Pearl again. Probably because of Pearl sticking her tongue out with an "L" on her forehead, behind (Y/N)'s back.

Marina let out a big huff.

Pearl: Chill, Marina. I got your clothes out for you too. You know, because it's almost time for us to leave.

Marina grabbed the clothes out of Pearl's hands, and left the room, mumbling under her breath.

(Y/N) sat back down in his chair.

(Y/N): Phew.

He ran his hand across his tentacles, then looked over at Pearl.

Pearl: What? You wanted to eat your breakfast.

(Y/N) just pulled out his phone and started texting.

Pearl: Who ya texting?

(Y/N): I'm letting my friend know I'm on my way.

Pearl: So when do we get to meet this friend we've heard so much about?

(Y/N) started rubbing the back of his neck.

(Y/N): Well that all depends o-on if she wants to meet you two.

Pearl: Um, hello? Look at me. Who wouldn't want to meet the two greatest idols out there?

(Y/N): Don't w-worry. I'm sure you all will meet one of these days.

Pearl: We better.

~~~

Pearl, Marina, and (Y/N) were now all riding in the limo to get to Inkopolis Square. Although, they had to stop for food on the way, since someone didn't get breakfast.

They pulled up next to the speaker.

Speaker: What would you like to eat today?

Marina: I'll take some McNuggets.

Pearl: Oh! And some fries!

Speaker: Is that all?

Marina: Do you want anything, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I'll take three burgers, please.

Pearl: Oh! And sodas for the three of us.

Marina: Right. Three burgers and three sodas.

Speaker: Okay, pull up to the window.

Marina: Thank you!

The limo pulled up to the window.

Inkling: Hello, here's your ordeeeeaaaAH! You're Pearl and Marina! From Off the Hook!

Marina: Yep.

Pearl: Check it.

(Y/N): And that would make me chopped liver.

Inkling: Can I PLEASE get a picture with you two?!

(Y/N): *Under his breath* At least she's a calm fan.

Marina: Of course!

Pearl and Marina pose.

The Inkling takes a photo of her, Pearl, and Marina. She also caught (Y/N) in the back.

Inkling: Thank you SO much! My friend's are going to be SO jealous!

Pearl: No problem.

Inkling: I'm sorry I took up so much of your time. Here's your food.

She handed Marina the food.

Pearl: Ooh, can I get a mayo pack or two?

Marina: And me some ketchup.

Inkling: Sure! Anything.

She gives them the condiment packs.

Pearl: Thanks.

The limo starts driving away, and the girl can be seen waving.

They all start getting their food out and eating it, while on their way to the Square.

Marina: She was nice.

Pearl: Yeah.

(Y/N): I couldn't deal with fans.

Pearl: They aren't that bad.

(Y/N): I'm not interested in people trying to know anything and everything happening in my life.

Marina: Yeah, I bet someone who goes off to who-knows-where wouldn't like that.

(Y/N): I don't know what you're talking about, but you better eat your food before it gets cold.

Marina: Oh! Right.

Marina stares at (Y/N) for a second.

Marina: (So you are hiding something.)

Marina: Mmm, what could be better than nuggets with ketchup?

Pearl: Fries.

(Y/N): It all tastes pretty good.

Pearl: Hey, Marina, can I have one of your nuggets?

Marina: You already ate today.

Pearl: Come on. I'll give you some of mine.

Marina: Fine.

Marina hands Pearl one of her nuggets, and Pearl hands her one of her fries.

Marina: Um, what is this?

Pearl: One of my fries.

Marina: You only gave me one.

Pearl: You only gave me one nugget.

Marina: You know that's not fair!

Pearl and (Y/N) were just laughing at this point.

Marina: (Y/N)? Please give me one of your burgers.

Pearl: Me too, me too!

(Y/N): What do you mean? You two had your food.

Pearl and Marina just gave him puppy-dog eyes, with sad looks on their faces.

(Y/N) tried to look away and resist, but...

(Y/N): Must... Resist... Need... core meal of day... Ugh, just take them.

Marina: Thank you, (Y/N)!

Pearl: Thanks.

(Y/N): I am weak.

~~~

(Y/N) popped out of the grate in Octo Valley.

Marie: You're finally here! What's wrong with you?

(Y/N): I got tricked out of my food.

Marie: What?

(Y/N): I was weak.

Marie: Well that's no problem.

(Y/N): It isn't?

Marie: Of course not. I could make you food while you're out doing the missions.

(Y/N) starts hugging Marie.

Marie: *Blushing* W-Wha?

(Y/N): *Sniff* You're a guardian angel. *Sniff* Thank you.

Marie: Are you crying?

(Y/N) stops hugging her and starts pointing to the sky. His attitude doing a complete 180.

(Y/N): Now time to get busy living! And probably a WHOLE lot of dying!

(Y/N) runs to the launchpad, and goes to start the sector four missions.

Marie is just left there to laugh and make him some of her cooking.

~~~

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Marie: Are... Uh... Are you holding the phone upside down?

???: Ugh... I totally was.

Marie: CALLIE?!

???: Um... Nope, this is definitely not Callie! So just...leave. It's dangerous here! And it's not safe at all!

Marie: Ummmm... Don't those mean the same thing?

???: WHATEVER! JUST GET OUT OF HERE! I'm not calling again!

Marie: W-wait! Don't go! Callie?! CALLIE! I... I can't believe it. Could Callie really be working with the Octarians? Agent 4, I need your help now more than ever.... You're not much of a talker, are you?

(Y/N): I'm sorry. I'm just listening. This is getting good.

Marie: Well you're still here, so I'm going to keep telling you to do stuff. LET'S GO!

~~~

(Y/N) was back in Octo Canyon.

(Y/N): Marie. Hey! Marie!

Marie: Yeah?

(Y/N): Are... Are you okay?

Marie: Huh?

(Y/N): That couldn't have been easy, with Callie possibly working with the Octarians and all.

Marie: Yeah... Yeah, I'm fine. We just need to get to the bottom of this.

(Y/N): Well you don't need to worry about me. We're going to do this. Together.

Marie gave him a smile warm enough to melt anyone's cold heart.

Marie: Thank you... Now. You want some food?

(Y/N): Is that even a question?

Marie laughed.

Marie and (Y/N) had a nice dinner together. They chatted and had a nice time.

(Y/N): See ya, Marie. Remember. Tomorrow, we finish this.

Marie: I'll hold you to that.

~~~

It was now late, the sun was almost completely down.

(Y/N) popped out of the grate in the Square.

He thought he heard Pearl and Marina in the alleyway, behind him, near Salmon Run, so he decided to check.

Marina: Where is he?

Pearl: *Against a wall on her phone* How should I know?

Pearl looks up and sees (Y/N).

Pearl: Yo.

(Y/N): Hey, uh, is she okay?

Marina turns around and sees (Y/N) standing in the alleyway entrance.

Marina was pointing from the alley to him.

Marina: How- Where- Where were you?

(Y/N): Just... Playing some Turf War.

(Y/N) gives a nervous chuckle.

Pearl and Marina both gave him a questionable look.

(Y/N): Hey, shouldn't we be heading back now?

Marina: Yeah. Right.

~On the Way Back~

Marina: So, is anyone else hungry?

(Y/N): No, I already ate dinner?

Marina: Huh?

(Y/N): Yeah, my friend and I ate dinner together.

Marina: Like, at a restaurant?

(Y/N): No, she made it herself.

Pearl: Didn't you say you were playing Turf War?

(Y/N): Well I can't be playing Turf War all day, can I?

Pearl: I guess not... So what were you doing the rest of the day?

(Y/N): Working.

Pearl and Marina gave a confused look.

(Y/N): What?

Pearl: What do you need money for when you live with people who have as much money as we do?

(Y/N): Well my friend is my boss, so I guess it's also to help her out.

Pearl & Marina: Oh!

Marina: *Under her breath* That's not very professional of her.

(Y/N): Huh?

Marina: Oh, nothing.

~~~

They all arrived back at the mansion.

Pearl: Hey, (Y/N), wanna continue our game from earlier?

(Y/N): Sure!

They went back to the game room and picked up where they left off, with Marina watching.

(Y/N): You sure you don't want to play, Marina?

Marina: No, I'm fine watching.

(Y/N): Okay... Hey, do you girls know the Squid Sisters?

They both looked at him confused.

(Y/N): What?

Pearl went back to focusing on the screen.

Pearl: Nothing. That was just out of nowhere.

Marina: To answer your question, no. We don't know them personally, but I would give ANYTHING to meet them.

Pearl: Why? Were you hoping for us to introduce you to them, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): No. I was just curious. Especially with Callie being missing.

Marina: Oh, right. I forgot she was still missing. I feel bad for saying that.

(Y/N): I'm sure it's fine. You weren't trying to be mean.

Pearl: I just hope the Great Zapfish returns soon. The studio's power gets a little spotty every once and a while.

(Y/N): Really? I guess the Great Zapfish being missing is starting to take its toll on the city.

Marina: Yeah.

(Y/N): I guess all we can hope for is someone to find the zapfish and Callie.

Pearl: Callie will probably turn up at some point. She probably just went media black out.

(Y/N): Anyways, you guys will probably meet them some day. I mean you girls and them are the biggest celebrities. You'll probably do a concert together or something.

Marina: Oh that would be the DREAM, wouldn't it, Pearlie?!

Pearl: Yeah, show those two what real stars look like.

(Y/N): Well, I'm going to crash. I'll see you two tomorrow.

He leaves the room and starts heading for his room.

(Y/N): I'm going to need all the sleep I can get for tomorrow. Tomorrow's THE day.

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August 8, 2018 - 10:11 PM