Azura: Me neither, but...
Frye: We have no choice...
Kira: Looks like it's now or never...

@puppyunity64

C: guess its back to ordinary ways... *grabs splattershot*

Azura: *grabs splatana*
Frye: *also grabs a splatana*
Kira: *devil wings at the ready*
Pearl: Hmmmm...!

@puppyunity64

Go!!

Azura: YAAAAAHH!!
Frye: WOOOOOOOO!!
Kira: *flies, her tail ready to shoot out ink*
Pearl: *charges forward*

@puppyunity64

4: pfft.

Azura: There's strength in numbers!
Frye: You're up against a whole squad, Four!
Kira: Yeah!!
Pearl: Mhm!!

@puppyunity64

*suddenly, black clones with red eyes appear, and attack*

Azura: OH CARP!!
Frye: YOU HAVE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!!
Kira: *shoots out ink with her tail, and rapidly*
Pearl: *does... whatever she does to attack the clones*

@puppyunity64

C: Carp...I'm not sure how to fight like this!
8: Inkoming!!!

Azura: GOTCHA!!
Frye: YAH!!!
Kira: *keeps shooting from her tail*

@puppyunity64

8: remember to ink the ground for special!

Azura: Yeah! Man, I wish I had a reefslider for my splattershot or SOMETHING.
Frye: Yeah. Or what if I had tenta missiles that could shoot out things that look like eels or what!
Kira: That would be nice...

@puppyunity64

C: i cqn do that.well, not now.

Azura: Well, whatever special I have with my splatana, I'll be ready to use when I'm all charged up!
Frye: Mhm!

@puppyunity64

..

Azura: Keep your eyes open at all times!
Frye: And all ears!
Kira: Right!

@puppyunity64

8: ok!

Azura: YAH!! *SWISH!*
Frye: WOOP!! *BANG!*
Kira: *keeps shooting ink from her tail*

@puppyunity64

Ggogo!!!

Azura: Oop! Looks like it's our time to SHINE, Frye!
Frye: Ohoho! You bet it is! Time to go ALL OUT!!

@puppyunity64

4: AGH!!

Azura: And... GO!!!
Frye: YAAAAHHH!!!

@puppyunity64

4: *left there, unconscious, and azura and frye look at eight,*
8: ?

Azura: What now?
Frye: We have something to do other than defeat the possessed Agent 4, right?
Kira: I had a feeling Four was somehow a bit possessed...

@puppyunity64

8: *sweats*

Azura: Uh... Eight? You ok?

@puppyunity64

I dont know what to do...

Azura: You don't?!
Frye: How? Why?!

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: Should we go ahead and move on from here now that we defeated Four?

@puppyunity64

Four....right, *suddenly falls asleep*

Azura: What the...?!
Frye: Eight?!

@puppyunity64

*Shiver fell asleep, then the rest*

Azura: Ah...! *THWUMP...*
Frye: Hm... *FLOMP...*

@puppyunity64

*they woke up, back in the snowy area that the was in before*

Azura: Wha... How...
Frye: Brrrr! What the heck...
Kira: Ugh...

@puppyunity64

S: ugh...

Azura: Whew... At least we made it out... In a way...
Frye: What a ride...
Kira: Yeah...

@puppyunity64

Mhm.

Azura: Ugh... *turns sharkling and shakes off the snow*
Frye: Whew! *tries to stand, but hears a beeping that causes her to stumble. But she pulls out her phone* RESULTS!!
Kira: Huh?

@puppyunity64

*looks* wh-

Azura: ...!! All that effort I put in was for... nothing...?!
Frye: Oh... my... cod...

@puppyunity64

C: i chose solo. Solo won. another win.

Azura: Aaaaaagh...!! *kneels down and covers her face* I failed to secure the points we needed... I tried so hard...

@puppyunity64

S: w-what happened? we did so good!

Azura: We did, but... *Sigh...* I'm so sorry... I failed you...

@puppyunity64

its not your fault.

Azura: I tried so hard... I put in so much effort... all to come to this... I... Ah... Agh...!

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: I know it isn't exactly my fault, but... I... *Sigh...!*

@puppyunity64

S: hey, its just a splatfest.

Azura: I mean, yeah, but we lost...

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: But, uh... at least you noticed my efforts, right...?

@puppyunity64

yeah!

Azura: *smiles softly* That makes me feel a bit glad.

@puppyunity64

Riiight....what to do?

Azura: I dunno.
Frye: No clue.
Kira: *shrugs*

@puppyunity64

C: get outta here.

Azura: I mean... yeah?
Frye: Let's go.
Kira: Mhm. Wait... Where's Eight? And Pearl?

@puppyunity64

c: somewhere else.

Azura: Hm...
Frye: Wonder where...
Kira: And I wonder if we might ever know where Marina is...

@puppyunity64

hm...

Azura: We'll find out sometime. Maybe.
Frye: Yeah, I bet we will.
Kira: I hope so...

@puppyunity64

*later*

Azura: Ahhh... home sweet home-- What the heck?
Frye: Where IS everyone?
Kira: Uh... I dunno.
Azura: Nothing looks wrong here... What's going on?

@puppyunity64

uh-!

Azura: If nothing happened here, then... why does it seem like everyone is--
Skya: *chitters excitedly*
Frye: ... What the--

@puppyunity64

??

Azura: *suddenly jumps* WHA?!
Frye: WHAT IN THE--
Kira: WHOA!!
Skye: *chitters again, fluttering happily. Did she have something to do with what was being planned?*

@puppyunity64

What?

Azura: Skya... did you want to surprise us with a welcome?
Skya: *chitters happily*

@puppyunity64

S: thanks!!

Azura: Yeah, thank you!
Frye: What a nice surprise!
Kira: Thank you so much, that was so nice of you!
Skya: *chitters happily again*

@puppyunity64

S: he.

Azura: That cheered me up!

@puppyunity64

thanks

Azura: *smiles*
Skya: *flutters away happily, knowing she'll come back whenever she felt like it*

@puppyunity64

*Smiles*

Azura: That was nice, yeah?

@puppyunity64

S: mhm!

Azura: So... What do you wanna do?

@puppyunity64

not sure.

Azura: Well--
Frye: I thiiiiiink I have some tickets to Wahoo World...! *grins*

@puppyunity64

C: uuuugh...
S: wahoo! i mean... *laughs*

Azura: *giggles*
Frye: Don't worry, Captain. You chill out here, ok?

@puppyunity64

Fine. I'll stay. I need to check on the... *looks around, but theres people there* y'know.

Azura: Ok.
Frye: Then the rest of us will go and have fun!
Kira: Hm... The place called Wahoo World sounds nice...!

@puppyunity64

S: its fun!

Kira: I bet it sounds fun!
Azura: Let's go! You can see for yourself!
Frye: Yeah! It'll be so fun with you with us!

@puppyunity64

S: mhm!

Azura: Let's go!
Frye: Yeah! Woo!
Kira: *smiles* Yeah!

@puppyunity64

*wahoo world*

Azura: No regrets! None! Zero!
Frye: Haha! Woo!
Kira: *smiles* Wow...!

@puppyunity64

S: true!

Azura: Now then-- NOT THIS TIME!!
Frye: WHA-- HOW-- AHAAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!
Azura: *tickles Frye* I FINALLY HAVE MY REVENGE!!
Kira: *giggles watching*

@puppyunity64

S: *chuckles*

Azura: Ha! You can't escape!
Frye: WHY MEEEEEE!!!
Kira: Hehe!

@puppyunity64

S: haha!!

Kira: I kinda like that happening to me too...! Hehe...
Azura: Welp, I can only handle one individual!
Frye: Ahaaahahaha!! Omicod, eeeeee!!

@puppyunity64

yup!

Azura: Care to take responsibility of handling Kira for me?
Frye: Oh no, run, Kira! Haha!
Kira: Eeee! *smiles and runs*

@puppyunity64

me?

Azura: Yes, you! Please and thank you?
Frye: Run as fast as you can, Kira! Hurry!! *smiles*
Kira: *laughs while running. This was gonna be fun!*

@puppyunity64

ok!

Kira: *runs as fast as she can, as far as she can go* Eeee...!

@puppyunity64

Aahaha!

Kira: You can't catch me!! Eeeeeee!!

@puppyunity64

*smiles*

Kira: Hahahaha!!

@puppyunity64

*sighs*

can we go wahoo world tommorow? 'm a bit exhausted...

Kira: Hm? Really?
Azura: Whew!
Frye: Haha... wow...

@puppyunity64

yeah.

Kira: Ok.
Azura: Alright. I was hoping to go on the boat ride, but we can always go tomorrow!
Frye: I have tickets for tomorrow too! Woo!

@puppyunity64

Alright, bye!! *walks away*

Kira: Bye!
Azura: *smiles*
Frye: See you around! *playfully and gently pinches Kira's cheek, then walks off*
Kira: *giggles happily*
Azura: Aw, cute.

@puppyunity64

*the next day*

Kira: *smiles, waiting*
Azura: I'm sure they'll come! *also smiles*

@puppyunity64

*theres a text from shiver*

:shark: Sorry! we have to perform on stage somewhere!! and help get ready for splatfest! we may be late! :shark:

Azura: Ah... Kira, I'm sorry, but they might be late. They gotta perform somewhere and get ready for the Splatfest.
Kira: That's ok! I don't mind!
Azura: Oh. Ok. *smiles*

@puppyunity64

Aoi: hey!

Azura: Aoi! Whew... Startled me there!
Kira: Oop!

@puppyunity64

Sorry... *puts hand behind head* Sooo...what are ya doing?

Azura: We were waiting for Shiver and Frye to arrive, but they're busy.
Kira: Yeah.

@puppyunity64

Yeah...i've heard...Anyway, i'd like you to meet...Rikoi!

O: its okki, Aoi. Its kinda weird that i have the same name as an idol.

Azura: Oh. Hello!
Kira: Hi.

@puppyunity64

O: hey!

Azura: *Sigh...* Man, I wish I could be a DJ in a live performance... Wouldn't that be cool?
Kira: I'd be amazed if I saw you live on stage! Even if I can't actually go sometimes.
Azura: *smiles* I'd be happy if you watched me no matter where you are.

@puppyunity64

A: Well...

Azura: Hm?
Kira: Yeah?

@puppyunity64

Theres actually some contests going on at a place*

Azura: Contests...?
Kira: What?

@puppyunity64

And theres a dj one!

Azura: Really?! For where?

@puppyunity64

Hm...

Azura: What's this DJ contest for?

@puppyunity64

Uh, a medal?

Azura: ... Oh.

@puppyunity64

yeah.

Azura: Well, I'm not really looking for a medal or something like that... I was just explaining that I was dreaming one day of performing at a live stage. Y'know?

@puppyunity64

ok.

Azura: *sighs*
Kira: I'm sure one day you'll make it on that kinda stage. And in a far off place too.
Azura: *looks at Kira and smiles* I'm sure I will. And I'm glad that you support my dreams.

@puppyunity64

but you get to perform on stage there.

Azura: Wait, what. Really? For real? Somewhere far off? Where's the stage?

@puppyunity64

Hm... Robo ramen?

Azura: Oh... *sighs again*

@puppyunity64

What?

Azura: I wasn't exactly thinking of that kinda place. Somewhere way more far off than that. Somewhere... different.

@puppyunity64

Oh...

Azura: Yeah...

@puppyunity64

...anyway...

Azura: *sighs once again* I wish there was a place where I could perform other than Inkadia. If anything, it feels like I've performed in every nook and cranny here...
Kira: *hugs Azura*
Azura: *hugs Kira back*

@puppyunity64

But...inkadia is massive! possibly you've not visite Every part of it?

Azura: I'm aware! It's just... *sigh...* I wish I didn't always have to perform here. I wish there was a place I could go that was different from Inkadia every once in a while...

@puppyunity64

*Sigh* But most of the popultion is in inkadia.

Azura: *sighs again*

@puppyunity64

Well...i gotta go. Hey, you should check the new idol group! not very popular, though.

Azura: I dunno if I'll check right now, uh... I'm just gonna go. *stands up and walks off*
Kira: W-wait! *follows quickly*

@puppyunity64

Well. bye!

Azura: *sighs softly* If only...
Kira: I know... *leans against Azura as a comfort*
Azura: ... *wraps a gentle arm around Kira* Hmmmm...

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: *suddenly looks down at her own hand. There's that chill again...*
Kira: Are you ok...?
Azura: Oh! Uh... I'm fine.
Kira: Ok.

@puppyunity64

*later*

Azura: *sitting down, looking at her sea cucumber phone, sighing softly* (I'm glad Melody wants to spend more time at home, but that means something for me. I don't have anyone to ask for that day... And why did I decide to make this? Am I going to be called crazy for this? Oh my cod... What do I do?!)

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: (Valentine's day is coming up...!! What am I doing?!)

@puppyunity64

*Azura saw cephalos with loved ones*

Azura: *sighs* (Looks like I'm possibly single this year... Dang it...) *looks at the card she made*

@puppyunity64

*Azura hears weeping coming from the alleyway*

Azura: What the...

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: *stands up and carefully walks towards the alleyway* H-hello...?

@puppyunity64

H-hello?

Azura: Hello...??

@puppyunity64

*sighs*

Azura: Who's there...? Are you ok?

@puppyunity64

No...

Azura: What happened? And... who are you again...?

@puppyunity64

someone....broke up with me...

Azura: What?! *eyes widen*

@puppyunity64

*her tentacles were uncurles, as straight as they can be*

Azura: Well... What's your name again...?

@puppyunity64

Haru.

Azura: Haru, huh? Well, maybe I can find someone who can help you get going and enjoy the big day. I already have someone of my own in mind, but... I'm a bit nervous.

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: May I help find someone for you?

@puppyunity64

sure...

Azura: Alright. ...Wanna come with so you can find someone too?

@puppyunity64

ok.

Azura: Ok. Follow me. Point out anyone you think interests you, ok? No pressure, though. I promise.

@puppyunity64

ok.

Azura: *walks around, when she suddenly hears someone*
Bruce: *wandering around, looking for a partner of his own* Uh, hello, would anyone be interested in-- ah... *Sigh...* Looks like I'm single this year too...

@puppyunity64

hm?

Azura: Oh my... He's been rejected for a long time... I feel bad for him now...
Bruce: Oh, hey, Azura.
Azura: Hey. Tough time finding a partner, huh...?
Bruce: Yeah... unfortunately. And I promised myself I'd never try to convince you ever again. I'm trying to find someone of my own, but... it's not going super well.

@puppyunity64

Uh... *Blushes*

Bruce: Oh. *eyes widen* Hello.

@puppyunity64

hi.

Bruce: I'm Bruce. What's your name?

@puppyunity64

Haru. its...uh... nice to meet you *Tentacles curl up*

Bruce: Y-you too... *starts to blush a tiny bit* (Cute...)

@puppyunity64

*Grins*

Bruce: Uh... You wanna... b-be... my Valentine...? I don't have any other person to ask... this...
Azura: *smiles softly, eyes beaming* (Oooooh...!)

@puppyunity64

of course!!

Bruce: Ok! Where to?
Azura: *pumps her own fist happily* (Yessss!)

@puppyunity64

Uh...

Bruce: Take your time. No rush!

@puppyunity64

you choose!

Bruce: Oh, ok. Well... how about we get some food at the ramen place? Robo ROM-en, was it called...?

@puppyunity64

yeah...i think?

Bruce: Well, wanna go there?

@puppyunity64

ok!

Bruce: Ok! Allow me to lead the way... *smiles, then looks at Azura happily* Thank you so much! *walks off proudly*
Azura: *smiles, then... her expression returns to how it was before* (At least I helped someone else find a partner, but... me? I'm alone...) *grabs the card she made* (Should I get some extra gifts though, as a surprise...?)

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: *falls to her knees* Why is it always me who's the odd one out...

@puppyunity64

A: you're...not the only one.

Azura: Gah! Every time! *quickly stands up*

@puppyunity64

sorry...thats what i mean.

Azura: Well, I'm trying to think about if I really want to do this... *shows the card* for the person I'm thinking about. I'm... nervous, though.

@puppyunity64

*reads it* Shiver, eh? You two are good together.

Azura: AH-- *blushes intensely* You really think so...?! How are you sure of that...?! What if she thinks I'm ridiculous for doing this sorta thing?!

@puppyunity64

well, you've always had a soft spot for her.

Azura: Well, yeah, but, uh, OHHHH MY COD, I'm gonna freak! Am I gonna be crazy if I give THIS to HER?! *paces nervously* What am I gonna do?!!? WHAT AM I GONNA--

@puppyunity64

uh...

Azura: Aaaaaaagh... *faints* What am I supposed to do? How am I gonna do this? Why do I feel so stupid for it?

@puppyunity64

Don't give it to her directly?

Azura: Ok, that seems a bit ouch to me... *suddenly, her eyes widen, and she dives into a pile of nearby stuff... but she drops the card in the process* OH SHOOT-- Ack! *dives further into cover, but peeks* (Is it her...? Or...?)

@puppyunity64

hm?

Azura: (Eeee, I think it's her... Maybe that's why I got nervous and hid...) *peeks at the card, then at the incoming figure* (But is it really her...? I hope...)

@puppyunity64

A: who is it?

Azura: Shhhh... I think it's her... *blushes suddenly, then realizes, squeals softly and hides further*

@puppyunity64

S: hm?

Azura: *stays super quiet*

@puppyunity64

*Picks it up, reads it, and smiles*

Azura: (Oh...? She likes it?)

@puppyunity64

*walks away*

Azura: (W-wait, where is she going...?) *comes out of her hiding place slowly and carefully*

@puppyunity64

A: you know shes still busy!

Azura: Oh. (Shoot...)

@puppyunity64

Splatfet is happening soon, remember?

Azura: Right... *Sigh...* I'm gonna... go. *walks off* (Dang it, even though she smiled because of the card I made her, she's still busy... Guess I truly am gonna be single and bored this year...) *heads to pick her team* (Team Friday, here I come...)

@puppyunity64

hey, we're on the same team!

Azura: WHOA!! *falls over, startled* Agh...

@puppyunity64

*looks away, a gillty look*

Azura: *suddenly pulls herself up* I'm gonna have NOTHING to do this year, huh!! I used to take Melody on all sorts of dates, and I'm understanding the fact that she wants to spend more time with her sister, but then that means I'm gonna do nothing but wander all around Splatsville this year! All I was wanting was to have a comfortable yet adventurous Valentine's day, and yet?! I am left with absolutely NOTHING... to do. This is gonna be the most gray Valentine's day I ever spent.

@puppyunity64

my... valentines day is always like yours this Year. just another day...

Azura: *Sigh...* I was hoping to have a great day, but that has gone entirely to waste... I'm starting to think she's even gonna be busy on that very day I was ALWAYS waiting for my WHOLE LIFE... and that I am left to crumble in a pit of absolutely nothing.

@puppyunity64

?

Azura: Forgive me. This upcoming day makes me poetic.

@puppyunity64

ok.

Azura: I wish Deep Cut had an off day for Valentine's day... or something... You know?

@puppyunity64

??

Azura: Like... a day off from work?

@puppyunity64

yeah.

Azura: Would be nice... I hope they do have one... (Considering from last time they had a day off, it was for the dance...)

@puppyunity64

uhm...soo...

Azura: Hold up, what's that commotion I'm hearing over there? In the studio...?

@puppyunity64

??

Azura: Something seems to be going on-- Why is Frye looking excited? And the other two? What's going on-- Oh shoot, I'm being looked at. And now Frye is saying something secretly, what in th-- OH... OH COD... are you thinking what I'm thinking...?!

@puppyunity64

No, im not you.

Azura: Oh cod, I think they were told the good news...! And now I'm panicking!! *her tentacles curl up and she blushes hard*

@puppyunity64

??

Azura: Oh cod, THEY GOT TOLD THE GOOD NEWS!!! I THINK THEY GOT TOLD THEY GOT A DAY OFF FOR THAT SPECIFIC DAY!!!

@puppyunity64

Ok.

Azura: And you know what that means...? I have maybe at least something to do... and now I'm nervous again!! Oh, carp, I think they're headed out the door. Oh gosh.

@puppyunity64

youve seen them before.

Azura: I KNOW!!!

@puppyunity64

*stops, looks away, upset, and walks away*

Azura: I... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you...

@puppyunity64

*but she already left*

Azura: *looks on, her tentacles suddenly drooping* I... I... *looks down sadly and holds her arm. Then suddenly gasps softly and her head turns a different direction as she hears someone approaching fast. Her eyes widen as she suddenly blushes super hard and freezes in her spot. She couldn't run. She got nervous again, because she knew the big day was coming, and she knew something was gonna happen, but she didn't know exactly what...*

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: (Oh gosh, they're outside, and I bet one of them is gonna be looking for me, and I think I know exactly which one might be doing so... What do I say...?!)

@puppyunity64

*she was talking to frye*

Azura: Hm.
Frye: *rambling happily, still thinking about the good news about the break for the big day*

@puppyunity64

*keeps talking to her*

Azura: *Sigh...* (You can do this, Azura. Be confident. Think about what you wanna do, then ask her. Maybe we could go somewhere to eat on Valentine's day. Somewhere nice, probably. I wanna be as considerate as possible, and also generous. Come on, Azura. Be brave. You got this.)

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: (But just make sure to start off slow. You don't wanna let things go too fast, because a good relationship starts off slow--)
Frye: *notices Azura out the corner of her eye* Oh hey!
Azura: Oop-

@puppyunity64

Wait-YESS

Azura: Wait, wha-?
Frye: Ohoho... Prepare yourself, Azura! You got a lot to do on the big up and coming day! Right, Shiv? Hehe...

@puppyunity64

No...the results!!

Azura: Oh. Lemme see-- *GASP* Whoa, that fast! And WOO!!
Frye: Oh. Welp.

@puppyunity64

Sorry...

Frye: That's ok! Good game. Anyways... good to see you, Azura! Again, of course. Heh.
Azura: Yeah. Haha...

@puppyunity64

yup.

Azura: So, Shiv... Earlier, you found a card, right? Well, I wanna let you in on a fun fact of it. *takes a deep breath* Did you know I was the one who made it for you?

@puppyunity64

yeah.

Azura: You know! I feel surprised, and in a good way!

@puppyunity64

yeah.

Azura: Well, uh... Do you like it? Do you love it?

@puppyunity64

mhm.

Azura: I'm glad. So... anything you are interested in doing for the coming day? Maybe like a visit to the mall or watching a movie or maybe eating out somewhere...? Agh, the choices are endless! Geez!

@puppyunity64

um...

Azura: (Oh my gosh, Azura, pull yourself together! Ugh!) *takes more deep breaths*

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: Are you indecisive or was me asking that a bad idea...?

@puppyunity64

Uh...i was thinking of chilling?

Azura: Oh. I see. That works too, I suppose.

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: So yeah, let's just... chill out on Valentine's day, I guess. *laughs nervously to herself* Hm.
Frye: Hmmm.

@puppyunity64

ok.

Azura: Alright. Well... anywhere certain in mind where you wanna... chill?

@puppyunity64

no

Azura: Oh. I see. (Then I guess there isn't much to do unlike the past years. Hm...)

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: Welp. That's alright. I'll just... Excuse me for a few. *walks off quickly all of a sudden*
Frye: Oh. Uh oh.

@puppyunity64

What.

Frye: I think she's feeling... a bit... beaten down. She's not used to these kinda situations in subject of this holiday...

@puppyunity64

But im tired.

Frye: Oh. I see. Well, that must be in contrast with how Azura is, then. But y'know, it's not today. Maybe take a bit to rest today, so that you can feel energized for the big day! No pressure, though.

@puppyunity64

ok. *walks away*

Frye: *smiles softly* (I think I just solved the problem! I hope.)
Azura: *sighs softly and sits down slowly* (Maybe I'll rest today so that I can be ready for Valentine's day...)

@puppyunity64

...

Frye: (Rest today, enjoy another! Ha! I think I'm a genius! Whew.)

@puppyunity64

...

Frye: (I think I need to rest too. After all, what's a Valentine's day without MUSIC!!) *stands up, smiles and walks somewhere to begin resting for Valentine's day herself*
Azura: *slowly, her eyes close as she begins to wonder about all the good things to come... maybe if they do*

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*later*

Azura: *takes deep breaths as she rests gently, until she feels something* Mmm? *her eyes flutter open*

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...

Azura: Oh, hey, Skya.
Skya: *chitters, then flutters away*
Azura: (Guess someone wanted me to wake up.) *gets up and stretches* Whew...

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*she makes a little sound*

Azura: Hm?

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*it sounded like a hello*

Azura: Hey? Hello...?

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...

Azura: Hello?

@puppyunity64

*hello*

(oh carp she fluttered away lol)

(Yeah, she did. You must've not realized. Also, I think I suddenly felt odd, because Skya is my character.)

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(sorry...)

(It's ok, we just wanna make sure that I don't feel like my characters suddenly get stolen or anything.)

@puppyunity64

(im not gonna steal them.)

(I know you wouldn't. Ok, let's just keep going.)

Azura: I wonder if she's gonna wake anyone else up? Because... *looks at her phone* I think it's finally time.

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: Looks like I'll wait here. *stands up and patiently waits* 'Cause today is the day.

@puppyunity64

...

Skya: *suddenly returns, flittering happily and chittering excitedly*
Azura: Whoa! Haha...

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S: hello.

Azura: Oh, hey! How are you doing?

@puppyunity64

good.

Azura: You ready?

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for what?

Azura: The big day?

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...

Azura: Don't you remember? Valentine's day...?

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oh yeah!

Azura: Well... Are we ready for it? I sure am.

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where we goin'

Azura: Whoa. Well, there are so many choices! It might be hard for me to choose just one place! Uh... you don't mind, do you?

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i dont mind.

Azura: Ok... First, maybe a nice movie, then a trip to the mall, then a relaxing few minutes at the hot spring... then maybe somewhere nice to eat... I think we're gonna be booked! Does that sound nice to you?

@puppyunity64

ok. can we take friends?

Azura: Oh, I... I guess.

@puppyunity64

ok.

Azura: Frye! Big Man! You up?
Frye: Whoa!! Coming!

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ay! (sure!)

Azura: Guess there's gonna be even more to do now, eh...
Frye: Hm? Oooooo!

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ok.

Azura: You still got those coupons?
Frye: OOOOO! Hehe!

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A: *shows up, but not suddenly* can i come?

Azura: ACK! Again...
Frye: Oh shoot.

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...sorry...

Azura: Look, sometimes there might be situations where one might be a little bit... I dunno what to say, it's complicated.
Frye: Yeah...

@puppyunity64

So...i cant come?

Azura: Not really, but thank you for the offer.
Frye: There's always places you can go, just not with a group all the time.

@puppyunity64

*tries to force a smile, with a sad expression* ok...i understand...

Azura: I really don't want to upset you, I don't mean to...
Frye: *nods, agreeing*

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*leaves*

Azura: *Sigh...* Well, we got places to... uh, sorry, I nearly spaced out for a sec.
Frye: Strange... But I guess it was only for a... second... BRRR. What the heck?

@puppyunity64

??

Azura: I dunno what just happened there, but we better be careful, because I feel like something isn't right.
Frye: Yeah, that's... very important! Oh, I feel woozy...

@puppyunity64

Huh?

Azura: Uh oh... You guys... My legs... Are you guys alright...?
Frye: Sheesh... I'm getting sleepy... Ugh...

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yeah...

Azura: Good for you... But as for us... Ugh... I can't stand forever, eh... *starts to slowly collapse to the ground*
Frye: Ugh... *also begins to slowly fall*

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*we all fall*

Azura: *eventually slowly wakes up... only to find herself somewhere very familiar. Instantly, she realizes where she is* AGAIN?! Can this day not get any WORSE?!
Frye: *suddenly flies up* Whoa! I'm flying! That's weird. Wait... something seems different. What happened to me? What happened to you guys?
Melody: ACK!! Azura?! Is that you?! How?!
Pearl: Hey! You again!

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...

Azura: Melody?!
Melody: I... I missed you!
Azura: I missed you too!
Frye: Well, this is getting crazy.
Pearl: Ayyy, Frye! Looking sharp!
Frye: Thanks...? Oh, hold on... I'm a DRONE?!

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S: wait...me too! and big man!

Frye: WE'RE ALL DRONES!! That's... deep.
Azura: Whoa. What a change. *observes herself* Wow.
Pearl: You look good too, Azura!
Azura: Thanks...
Melody: While we're at it... My sister is somewhere around here.
Pearl: Yeah... She's supposed to be here with us.
Azura: Well, where is she--?! SHHH...

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hm?

Azura: I think I heard something, and it sounded creepy, like... Listen...
Pearl: I'm listening-- AH...
Melody: *GASP--*

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h-help...m...eee...

Pearl: Marina!!
Melody: Big sis...!!
Azura: Oh boy.
Frye: Looks like we're in for a ride, because that sounded like it came right from the top!

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S: yup.

Azura: Looks like we're going in.
Pearl: Let's meet up with Acht.
Frye: Oh yeah! Acht'll know what to do!
Melody: Oh, I hope big sis is hanging in there...!

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mhm.

Pearl: Follow me! *flies to an entrance at the tower*
Azura: Hm. *follows*
Frye: Hup! *follows Azura following Pearl*
Melody: *also follows*

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*follows*

Pearl: Now... We're inside!
Azura: Wow. This place looks insane...
Pearl: C'mon! Let's meet up with Acht!
Frye: Ok, we're coming!

@puppyunity64

ok, ok!

Pearl: Hey! Acht! We're here!
Azura: *stands where she is, waiting*
Frye: *also waits*

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A: hey.

Pearl: Inside the elevator we go, everyone!
Azura: Mhm.
Frye: Let's go!
Melody: Yeah!

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ok!

Pearl: So, it seems we need to go up to the top floor... but this elevator only goes up ONE floor, so... we'll have to be patient. Unfortunately.
Frye: WHAT?!
Azura: Oh geez.
Melody: *Sigh...* If only...

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s: ...

Azura: So we'll have to go up one step at a time.
Pearl: Yep.
Frye: Shoot.

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S: ok.

Melody: We'll go together.
Azura: Frye, you ready?
Frye: Mhm!
Melody: You feel up for teaming up, Shiver?

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S: sure.

ay? (what about me?)

Melody: Uh... Well, Acht has an injury and therefore, we don't have another member who can ally with you. Yet.
Azura: Oof. Well, I'm sure we'll find someone who can ally with you, Big Man.
Pearl: Yeah, I already got Eight as a companion.
Frye: Whew!

@puppyunity64

ay... (ok...)

Azura: Well, you can relax until we find someone to ally with you, ok?
Melody: We'll be back with someone, we promise!

@puppyunity64

ay. (ok.)

Azura: Let's go, guys.
Melody: Yeah.
Frye: Mhm!
Pearl: WAIT!!
Azura: Ack!!
Melody: Oh my--
Pearl: You'll need weapons! *generates a Stringer and a Brella for Azura and Melody*
Azura: Oooooo!
Melody: Wow!

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S: what about me?

Frye: We're drones, remember?
Pearl: You can produce bombs!
Frye: Oh.

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Azura: That's nice! Now... let's go.
Melody: Yeah!!
Frye: Here we go!

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Pearl: Good luck!
Azura: *walks up to the entrance*
Melody: *also heads up*
Frye: Ready?! *excited*

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Azura: Let's go. *heads out the door*
Melody: *follows*
Frye: *also follows*

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Azura: Now then... let's head out.
Melody: Well, how do we head into that area?
Frye: I think I see a kinda transportation device that you guys are supposed to go inside!

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Like... a cage?

Azura: That should help!
Melody: Let's go!

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Hm!

*hm of determinatio*

Azura: *gets inside the cage*
Melody: *also goes inside*

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We'll stay out of the cage!

Azura: Ok, but we'll still need your support!
Melody: Yeah!
Frye: You know we'll be there!

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Yup!

Azura: And... GO! *jumps out and grabs onto a handle on Frye*
Frye: I gotcha!
Melody: Hup! *also jumps out and does the same with Shiver*

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Good catch!

Melody: Thanks! Hehe!
Azura: *eventually jumps off and starts inking, for good measure*
Frye: *looks around while following Azura*

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*follows melody*

Azura: Ack! Those things again!
Melody: Those are jelletons! They're really creepy!
Frye: Well, more the reason to kick their fishy butts!

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A: Remember to destroy the portals.

Azura: Ah! *heads for one portal*
Melody: Ooh! *heads for the other*
Frye: Portals, huh! Must be why those creeps are popping up!

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A: yup.

Frye: Welp! Attack the portals!!
Azura: Way ahead of you! *starts shooting at the portal*
Melody: *begins attacking the other*

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A: jelletons behind you.

Azura: AH!! *splats them*
Melody: *GASP!* *attacks the jelletons*
Frye: Oop! Bombs away! *produces a splat bomb*

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S: yup!

Azura: Got 'em! Now then, back to work!
Melody: Right! We have to destroy the portals!

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A: one portal left!

Melody: I got it!
Azura: I'll help!
Frye: Wooo!

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*they defeat the portal*

Melody: Woo! We did it! We're getting closer and closer...
Azura: Each floor is a stepping stone... Let's get back!
Frye: Roger that!

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Ok!

*Back in the elevator...*

Pearl: You're back! Awesome!
Azura: Piece of cake! In a way.
Frye: Pffft... cake... haha.
Melody: *giggles, shaking her head playfully*

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S: yup.

Azura: Now, let's proceed. Up and up we go!
Melody: You say the most amazing things, Azura...!
Azura: Heh...
Frye: Hehe!
Pearl: Heh!

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...

Azura: Let's... carry on.
Melody: Mhm!
Frye: We're with ya!

@puppyunity64

ok!

*A few more floors later...*

Pearl: I think this is it...
Azura: You ready?
Melody: Yeah.
Frye: Mhm!

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ok.

Azura: Let's go. *heads out the door, her eyes suddenly widening* Oh geez.
Melody: *GASP?!* OH MY GOSH!!
Frye: Whoa. What happened here?!
Pearl: Marina!! Can you hear me...?! Oooh, I don't think she can...!!

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*Let's not forget this! It's been the hub of our rping!*

@puppyunity64

...

Melody: B-big sis...?
Azura: Oh my goodness.
Frye: That thing she's inside... it's huge!

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m: enimies found. accessing greyscaing...

Azura: I'm sorry, WHAT?! *eyes widen*
Melody: Oh my gosh! Whatever she's gonna do, it's BAD!!
Frye: We gotta stop her!!

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*music plays*

Azura: Whoa, this song is a banger. But no time to jam out!
Melody: Yeah... ATTACK!!!
Frye: YAAAAAAHHHH!!!

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S: lets go!

Azura: Get the portals! Those must be contributing to SOMETHING!
Melody: The barrier! We have to break it!
Frye: Oh yeah!! LET'S GO, GO, GO!!

@puppyunity64

ok!

Azura: *attacks one portal*
Melody: *strikes another*
Frye: *produces bombs to help every once in a while*

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Go! go!

Azura: Got one!! WHOA!! *dodges suddenly*
???: Defense protocol initiated. Attacking intruders.
Frye: Who is THAT?!
Melody: I dunno, but we better be careful around her!! I'll hold her off! You take care of the last two portals!
Azura: Got it!

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: *attacks third portal*
Melody: You're not going anywhere!
???: Grrrr! Persistence won't prevail for long!
Frye: Go, go, go!!

@puppyunity64

...

Azura: Right! Only one left...!
Melody: Hurry! This soldier is strong!

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ok!

Azura: BOOM!!
Melody: YAH!!
???: GAH! Too strong! The barrier...!
Frye: Yeahhhhhh!!

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S: the barrier broke!

Azura: Now... ATTACK!!
Melody: YAAAAAHHH!!
Frye: Booyah! Go, go!!
???: Agh! Can't move! Paralyzed by barrier breach!! Must hold back!!

@puppyunity64

go go go!

Azura: Three...
Melody: Two...!
Frye: One...!!
???: Oh no...

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GO!

Azura: BOOM!!
Melody: YES!!
Frye: WOO!!
???: GAH--!!

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M: greyscaling...ERROR... *fwoom* *she comes out of it*

Azura: *Gasp!* I got her!! *attempts to catch Marina*
Melody: Oh!
Frye: Oop!
???: *mind controlling device disappears on the stranger too, and she fell to her knees* Ugh...

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S: huh?

Azura: Gah!
Melody: Oh my gosh! *runs up to the gang to see if the two are ok* Azura? Big sis?
Frye: You guys ok?
Azura: Yeah...
???: Wha... where am I? How did... bwuh...? *looking around frantically*

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M: ugh...

Azura: Hey... you ok?
Frye: You awake?
Melody: Big sis...?

@puppyunity64

Huh?

*Marina*

Azura: Remember us?
Melody: Hey, you're awake!
Frye: Dang, that must've been a deep dive, huh?

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Oh! hello!

Azura: Hi! Missed us?
Melody: We sure missed you...!
Frye: Well, can't say I didn't. Hehe!
???: *confused as heck*

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8: ...

???: Ah! Uh, hello?
Azura: Well... now that this is taken care of, let's-- ACK!!
Melody: WHOA!! The ground is shaking...!!
Frye: LOOK!! The machine!!

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???: i"8:'*'uehcwijvrocl3gofppbpbpbp....

M: w-who are you?

Azura: What the--?!
Melody: Ahhhh!!
Frye: Who are you?! SPEAK!!
???: Uh oh!

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i am order itself. i want a world where nothing changes.

Azura: I'm sorry, WHA?!
Melody: That's... not good!!
Frye: Who ever said change is bad?!
???: Oh my goodness, this is bad...

@puppyunity64

Everyone will be stable, and my masters dream will come true...

Azura: I don't think this will end well...
Melody: I'm scared...!
Frye: So we're going to be forced to live in a boring world? OH NO. Not if we can do anything about it!
Azura: Frye, don't--!

@puppyunity64

*order kicks you out of the spire*

Azura: GWAAAAAHHH!! *grips onto Frye*
Frye: *gasps and struggles, but makes sure Azura doesn't lose her grip*
Melody: EEEEYAAAAAHH!!
Pearl: WHOA...!!
???: GAH!!

@puppyunity64

ow...

Frye: *eventually can't hover for long and starts to fall*
Azura: *when braced for impact, she temporarily loses consciousness*
Melody: *lands on her feet, breathing heavily* Whew...!
Pearl: *looks around, and sees Eight, her back on the ground* Eight?! *hovers to Eight*
Frye: *soon does the same with Azura* Yo, Azura, you good?!

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