So, I this was supposed to come out DAYS ago, but between a mix of me being lazy and me not liking what I had written, I've had a little over 1100 words written just sitting here.

Also, is anyone else confused why Inklings and Octolings refer to their tentacles as hair?

BTW, the characters, Pearl and Marina for instance, aren't always in a set outfit. Pearl and Marina only really wear their performing outfits when they go to work or have a show or something else official is happening.

Sorry, two more things. First, I have two more books I'm planning on releasing (they aren't Splatoon related, sorry. I might do more Splatoon books later on though). One is just a set of short stories I may feel like writing whenever. You don't have to worry about me focusing on them more than this. This book will be my main focus. However, eventually I'm going to start running out of ideas for this, so it'll just be a wait until more things are added to Splatoon to give me more ideas. Then, the main focus might shift a bit, but this book isn't over 'til I say it's over.

Second, do you ever just look up what your name means when you get bored? Mine means "divine" or "god."

Eight POV

CLASH!

Eight sat right up in her bed. She was scared by the sudden loud noise.

She looked around in the dark, trying to find out what it was.

CLASH!

She jumped at the sound. She quickly threw the blanket over her head, as she held her eyes shut and covering her ears.

CLASH!

She could still hear it. She was scared.

She got up out of her bed and tried going to Three's room.

When she got there, she tried knocking on the door. There was no response.

She tried turning the doorknob a bit, but it must've been locked.

She tried knocking on the door again, but-

CLASH!

Eight jumped in fear of the loud noise once again.

She walked away and went to (Y/N)'s room.

She knocked on the door.

No response.

She knocked again.

When he didn't respond this time, she tried using the doorknob. Luckily, his door was unlocked.

She peeked in and saw him sleeping on the bed.

CLASH!

She jumped at the sound.

She shut the door, then went over to the bed. She hopped in the bed and got under the blankets.

She tried going back to sleep now, but every time-

CLASH!

-the lightning would strike, she'd get scared and start shaking.

(Y/N) POV

Not too long later, (Y/N) was woken up by Eight's shaking.

His eyes were blinking rapidly, trying to adjust to the darkness of the room.

(Y/N): Huh?... What's that?

He lifted the blankets and saw Eight was there, latched around him, she had her eyes shut tight. She must've been shaking so much that she didn't even notice he had woken up.

(Y/N): Eight?

Eight opened her eyes and looked up into (Y/N)'s eyes.

(Y/N): Eight?

She looked confused.

(Y/N): (She must have missed the question.) What're you doing?

She opened her mouth to say something but was cut off.

CLASH!

She pulled herself closer to him, shutting her eyes.

(Y/N): D-

Eight: I don't like the loud noise.

He was shocked by hearing her speak for the first time. He could hear the fear in her voice.

Not knowing how to respond, he put one arm around her back and the other on the back of her head, trying to comfort her.

She would still jump at the thunder, but she was calming down more each time. Until eventually, she had fallen asleep. He soon followed after her.

~~~

Three POV

Three woke up in the morning. She sat up then got out of her bed and stretched her body.

She then left her room to go and wake up Eight.

She knocked on the door.

Three: Eight. Come on. It's time to get up.

She knocked again.

Three: Come on, Eight. You can't just sleep all day.

She opened the door, but she was surprised that she didn't see Eight around there.

Three: She must already be downstairs.

She went downstairs, but Eight wasn't there.

Pearl: Yo, good morning, Three.

Marina: Are you okay? What're you looking for?

Three: Eight. Have you seen her?

Pearl: Nope.

Marina: Can't say that I have.

Three was now confused where Eight could be.

Three: Maybe...

Three started walking away, in the direction of the guest rooms.

Pearl: Maybe, what?

Marina: Where are you going, Three?

Three: Just checking something.

Pearl and Marina just shrugged, looking at each other, then continued with what they were doing.

~Earlier~

(Y/N) POV

(Y/N) was waking up. He looked down and saw he was still holding onto Eight. He was confused for a second until he remembered what had happened.

(Y/N) whispering: Right...

He slowly, but carefully, unlatched her arms from around him. Once he got her off of him, he went into the bathroom and took a shower.

Eight was just waking up. She sat up in the bed, with the blanket still covering half of her. She was rubbing her eyes when suddenly, the door opened to reveal Three.

Three: Eight?! What're you doing in here?

Three was looking around the room. She noticed (Y/N)'s clothes all across the floor.

Eight: I-

The bathroom door then opened a bit, with (Y/N) on the other side in nothing but a towel. He peeked out a bit, missing Three, and saw Eight was awake.

(Y/N): Ah! Eight, can you hand me some clothes.

Three started going towards (Y/N).

Three: What. Did. You. DO TO HER?!

Her walk turned into a sprint of pure anger as she charges to attack him.

(Y/N) quickly shut the door, but Three was keeping it from shutting completely. The two of them were pushing on opposite sides of the door.

(Y/N): Ah! Three! Calm down!

Three: Calm down?! After what you did to this pure girl here?!

Eight had jumped up and was trying to stop Three.

Eight: Three, calm down! Nothing happened!

Three, still pushing on the door, turned and faced towards Eight.

Three: Then start explaining.

~~~

Three was rubbing the bridge of her nose as she stopped pushing on the bathroom door.

Three: Okay.

Three stopped rubbing the bridge of her nose and turned towards Eight.

Three: Next time, just knock really loud on my door. I'll wake up.

Eight: I tried but you weren't waking up and I was scared.

Three: Let's just go.

Three said as she started pushing Eight out of the room, in front of her.

Three: Now get dressed, (Y/N)!

(Y/N) opened the bathroom door, and went to get dressed, seeing the coast was clear.

As Eight was outside of the door, Three turned around in the doorway to say one last thing to (Y/N).

Three: Oh, and (Y/N)?

He turned to look at Three.

Three: If you EVER try to do anything to her...

She raised her fist.

Three: They'll never find the body.

Three then left and shut the door behind her and Eight.

(Y/N) just gulped and started getting dressed.

~~~

Marina POV

Three came downstairs, pushing Eight in front of her, to reveal Pearl and Marina were just sitting on the couch.

Marina: Ah! There you two are. What was all that ruckus up there?

Eight: Thre-

Three covered Eight's mouth with her hand.

Three: No big deal, just a little misunderstanding.

Three looked over at Eight with a smile on her face, which Eight just returned with a "really?" face.

The four of them were now sitting on the couch. After a little while, (Y/N) came downstairs, fully dressed, giving Three an annoyed look.

Pearl looked over and saw (Y/N).

Pearl: Ah, there you are!

She hopped up and ran to (Y/N). She started dragging (Y/N) off.

Pearl: Come on. I got this new game I wanted to try out.

(Y/N): O-Okay!

Marina turned towards Eight.

Marina: So, Eight.

Eight looked over towards Marina.

Marina: How are you liking Inkopolis so far?

Eight: I haven't been able to see much of it yet, but from what I have seen, it's been great!

Marina: That's good.

Marina said taking a sip of her milk.

Eight: And the people are even better than I could've imagined!

Marina: I know, right?

Marina was smiling.

Marina: When I first came here, I met Pearl. And now look at us! We've stayed together this long, and we've made something of ourselves. We'll always be there for one another.

Eight looked up at Marina, excitedly.

Eight: Do you think I'll find someone like that?

Marina: Of course you will. You might've already found that person; you just don't know it yet.

Eight: I hope so!

Marina looks over.

Marina: Oh my!

Marina turns her body to face towards the direction Pearl and (Y/N) went off to.

Marina: PEARL! We have to go!

Pearl: WHAT?! Come on! We just started!

Marina: We're going to be late!

Pearl: Ugh... FINE! Give me a second!

After a few moments, Pearl walked into the room visibly upset.

Marina: Come on, Pearl, we have to go.

Pearl: I know, I know. I just really wanted to play my new game.

Pearl and Marina were grabbing the last of their things before heading towards the door.

Marina: Don't worry, Pearl, we'll be home before you know it and then we can play the game.

Marina opened the front door to let Pearl out.

Pearl: It's going to be a looooong day.

Pearl sighed as she went out the door. Marina shut the door behind them.

~~~

Three POV

We've been just sitting here for a while. Eight keeps complaining she's bored and Three is about to lose it.

Eight: Three! I'm still booooored.

Three: Then...

She couldn't think of anything.

Three: Go see what (Y/N)'s doing!

Then, Three realized...

Three: (Where is (Y/N)? I haven't seen him since this morning.)

Eight: Okay!

Eight sounded cheerful at the thought of something to do.

Eight hopped up and left the room on the search for where ever (Y/N) is.

With Three left in the room alone, she realized that she was also kind of bored. She decided to hop up and go find the two, now.

When Three reached the game room, she saw Eight and (Y/N) playing a game.

Three: So this is where you are.

Eight: Uh-huh! This game is really fun!

Three stood behind them with her hand on her waist.

Three: You know, Pearl isn't going to be happy about you playing the new game without her.

(Y/N) lowered his controller.

(Y/N): Yeeaaaah... Fine. We'll play a different game until they get back.

Eight: But! But! This game is so fun!

(Y/N) pats Eight on the shoulder.

(Y/N): Don't worry, Eight. There are a lot of fun games here you'd like.

Eight became cheerful again.

Eight: Okay! Put the game in!

(Y/N): On it.

He swapped the game discs and they continued playing, even getting Three to play as well.

~~~

(Y/N) POV

(Y/N): Three! Help me!

Three: Nah, you've got this.

(Y/N): I'm going to die!

Three: Too bad, so sad.

Eight: Don't worry, (Y/N), I've got you.

(Y/N): Thanks, Eight. Good to see there's someone I can rely on.

He said looking over at Three. Three just rolled her eyes.

Pearl and Marina walked by the door. Marina stopped and took a double take of the room.

Marina: Have you all been playing games ALL DAY?

The three of them just started checking the time.

Pearl: What?!

Pearl came back and went into the room.

She ran at (Y/N) and started shaking him by the collar of his shirt.

Pearl: Did you play the game without me?!

(Y/N): Why. Are. You. Shaking. Me?

Pearl: Because if you played ahead without me, I will CUT A FISH! You got tha-

(Y/N): No! I mean. Why. Don't. You. Just. Look. At. The. Screen. And. Check?

Pearl stopped shaking him.

Pearl: Oh. Right.

She turned and saw the screen. Her face was filled with relief when she saw they weren't playing the game without her.

Pearl: Okay, yo! Now let's start up the game! I've been looking forward to this ALL day!

Marina leaned over to whisper into (Y/N)'s ear.

Marina: She's been a LOT to deal with today.

Pearl: Now! Watch my AMAZING skills as I wreck this game!

~~~

The five of them played the game until it got late. Pearl was upset when Marina was telling her she had to get off.

Pearl: NOOOOooo! I want to keep playing!

Marina: Pearl, you've been playing all afternoon and it's late. We've got work tomorrow.

Pearl: Come on, Reena. One more level.

Marina: No, Pearl. If you don't get your sleep, you're going to be cranky all day tomorrow. And don't call me that!

Pearl was just grumbling her complaints.

Pearl: Fine! I'll just play some more in the morning before we go to work.

They then left the room and all got ready for bed.

Three made sure to watch and make sure Eight went into her OWN room. (Y/N) just rolled his eyes at this as he entered his room and took slumber.

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September 30, 2018 - 11:11 PM