#futue

Beach at Arowana Mall - 3:00 PM

The next day, she was wearing her glasses along with a dress that had a mix of Victorian, Colonial, and Modern tastes. In the afternoon, she’s at the beach near the Arowana Mall. This morning she has managed to contact a friend of her mother’s, a historian from Seychelles. He had recently told her that it’s possible that her family is alive, and that he had photos from the Americas with an Inkling boy that almost shares the same features at her. He was going to send them to her along postcard from the boy

This new information gave her hope that she can find her family out at sea. However, she doesn’t want to upset Circe and Agent 7.

While she was looking at the coast, an inkling called out to her.

“Hey, Sandy!” The inkling called out. “What’cha doing here at the beach?”

It was Camille Squidly, one of the Neo Squid Sisters. She was wearing her usual black pants and racer’s jacket instead of the Neo Squid Sister idol attire; around her neck was pink racer scarf that she wears all the time during races. She was wonder what a squid like Sandra is doing here.

“Oh… Well, it’s peaceful here at this time,” Sandra replied, “Helps me clear my mind.” She was still upset about the accident made last night.

Camille can understand as she was there, sitting with Nebula among the crowd. It was kind of sad to see a friend end up embarrassed like that.

“If it’s about last night, cheer up.” Camille sits with her and pats her shoulder. “You’ll get used to Inkopolis.”

“Well if you say so.” Sandra kept watching the coast. She couldn’t help but sing.

((Musical Number: https://youtu.be/cPAbx5kgCJo ))

Sandra sang in a way that she’s expressing how she feels. She wanted to leave Inkopolis and Japan so that she can find her family, and the first place to look was in the Americas. Camille had no reaction but smile.

“…..That was beautiful,” Camille commented, “So you think you’ll find them out there?”

“I’m sure of it, and I don’t care if Circe and Sev forbid me from leaving Inkopolis.” Sandra stood up. “I just need a boat…..”

“Well, good luck with that…” Camille then smirks, doubting Sandra can accomplish that.

Piers - Inkopolis - 7:00 PM

Sandra managed to collect enough Inkopolis Cash to bribe the Inkling agent Telemachus and the Octo-Inkling Mercenary Kitzeh to help get a certain ship to the piers so that she can prepare.

This is was the Shinkirō, a unique yacht that’s part of the Neo Squidbeak Marine Fleet. This ship was modified to be powered by solar panels and sails. The size is modified to carry out the functions of a resort cruise ship. Agent 7 actually let Sandra commander this ship if she ever was to have a party out in the Inkopolis Bay. And despite it carrying only multi-purpose cannons, the ship does carry mines, ink-based firearms, 4 swivel guns, and tools for boarding enemy ships. Overall, it acted like a schooner.

“I’m glad you guys can help me out,” Sandra thanked.

“Well you’re technically my sister, so I’m obliged to help.” Telemachus still had a calm look as he worked.

“And I can’t believe I have someone to call a sister.” Kitzeh was eager to join in. “Can I come on this voyage.”

“No!’ Sandra was quick to reply.

“But why nooooot???” Kitzeh whined.

“Because I’m going alone.” Sandra thought about bring a crew, but she has time to think about who to bring. She can bring Telemachus and Kitzeh since that would raise suspicions from Agent 7 and Circe. She’ll think about this later.

Athena stops playing the flute. “Hello, Camille...” She puts down the flute and gets out of the hammock. “You did it.”

Camille could’ve sworn Athena called her by her real name. “Don’t you mean Camilla?”

“....No.” Athena got nervous

“Then how do you know my name?” Camille questioned.

“I think this should need some explaining.” Athena sounded guilty.

((Background Music (BGM): Athena’s Confession https://youtu.be/afkngRhuZkg ))

Athena took Camille to the ledge where they sat and ate meals when she personified as Princess Camilla. Athena confesses that she and Morpheus needed to find a way for her and her family to communicate with their Champions, so reliving memories before, during, and after the Trojan War was the only way she can think of.

Camille was kind of upset that Athena did that to her and her friends.

“So all this time, those dream of me and my friends as your friends is just an illusion made by Morpheus?” Camille questioned.

“Yes.....” Athena looked down.

A servant walks up to them and each of them a pastry and a cup of grape juice. Camille thanked the servants.

“That’s really mean of you, Athena,” Camille commented.

“What was I supposed to do?” Athena looked at her.

Camille looked away, wanting to ignore the spirit of the wise goddess. “Hmph. Some wise-ass goddess you are.”

Athena was not offended. “I know, I know, it’s cruel for me to the that....... but please forgive me!” She grabs her hands. “I never met a friend like you since I meet Camille... And I might not see one like that again...... and I should’ve just simply approached you face-to-face in your dreams! And my greatest sin...... my greatest sin... it’s that I made you relive my best friend’s memories!”

“.....Athena.....” Camille soon embraced her. “Apology accepted... I can’t stay mad at you.....and it was fun hanging out with you.”

Soon they sat closer, eating pastries and grape juice.

“.....This might be the last time we’ll be together, huh?” Camille wondered.

“It is going to be the last time,” Athena answered.

Camille was now reconsidering to not forget this adventure. “But at least we had a blast, right?”

“I can agree with that, Camille.” Princess Camilla sighs. “What about you Athena?”

As the sunsets, Camille began to glow; she’s fading away and leaving her dream.

“There’s one more thing I need to tell...” Athena then got closer to whisper in Camille’s ear. “There’s still an Olympian that has to be stopped.”

Camille thought her adventure was over but kept that in mind as she knew what to do. “....Goodbye, Athena...”

“I miss you very much,” Athena replied.

“I’ll miss you too...,” Camille soon closes her eyes. She shed one tear.

((End of BGM))

Point of No Return, The Titan Fortress - Moon’s Orbit- 1:30 PM

Camille comes to her senses and wakes up for real. She pushed away a wine cup that was placed at her lips. She was panting and coughing out water. Hera puts Hebe’s Wine Cup aside and calms Camille.

“Don’t worry... you’re still here,” Hera began.

Camille and her friends were back on the Point of No Return. There was no longer an arboreal bridge nor is there a corpse of Cronus. Everything was peaceful.

“.....I-it’s over, right?” Camille asked.

“Well we sent Typhon flying into a black hole that closed up minutes ago, I bet he returned to Tartarus to be fed to the beasts dwelling there.” Telemachus still stood where he was, staring at the blackness of space.

“And look at us! We saved Inkopolis, the world, and the whole universe!” Celeste couldn’t wait to get some reward and recognition.

“Calm down, Celeste,” Nebula giggled.

Camille still remembered she freed an inkling that was stuck to Typhon’s body. She quickly got up and walked over to the inkling that was lying on the ground.

It was a maiden with a tattered up dress made from a sail, beads and threads of gold, and sheep’s cotton. The Typhonian crown was no longer on her head.  There was a snake ring on her ring finger; a small Greek inscription on it that’s translated as “Ophion”  Her inkling hair is completely black, but the roots showed her ink was original a very white periwinkle. She carefully opened her eyes which were the colors green and blue, the colors of water-meadows.

“Who are you?” Camille asked.

“Eurynome... Mother Goddess.....,” The maiden replied, “You... you save me..... Typhon was really my husband, Ophion....... Oh, how our conflict almost brought chaos back....” She was close to dying.

Nebula, Telemachus, Celeste, Justinian, and Hera got a bit closer to look at Eurynome.

“Why did your husband do this, and how did he become that monster?” Nebula asked.

“We fought because he wanted more credit for creating the world..... I had to banish him to Tartarus... I had no choice... but his envy and hate turned him into the monster you fought. He consumed me when I tried to destroy him.” Eurynome paused a few times to breathe. “If he can’t be respected for the world we created together, he would destroy it instead of watch it thrive.”

“And those bound to his influence?” Celeste asked.

“....They were all just his pawns spreading the word of his coming. The Titans were the last sign made by a certain Olympian....” Eurynome smiles a bit when she gazed upon the Earth. “But that Olympian doesn’t matter for now..... All I want is to see the world thrive.....” She looked at Camille. “Thank you....” She then closed her eyes and turns into gray ink which quickly evaporated.

Camille sighed and gets up. “Rest in peace...”

After a moment of silence, the six inkling need to return home.

“We still have to return back to earth,” Justinian reminded, “No idea how we’re going to get back.”

“I..... I think I know a way.” Athena spear was beside Camille, and she picks it up and pointed it directly at Inkopolis. “Guys hold on.”

Everyone gather and place their hand on Camille’s spear. Lightning strikes the spear and in a flash, they’re back in Inkopolis.

Streets of Inkopolis to Alexandria District - 1:50 PM

(( Background Music - Victory! : https://youtu.be/aAs7Wxvc1_o ))

Trumpets sounded, drums were beats, and Amazons chanted tunes. The Greek Mythos Force were marching into Inkopolis and to along with Agents and Heroes. Calypso and Leviathan, Nexus Corp, Neo Nexus Corp, and Inkopolis Defense followed as well.

Agent M and Agent C were carrying Camille on their shoulders while Nebula, Celeste, Telemachus, Justinian, and Hera were being carried by Amazons on their shoulders. Willow, Nebulous, Arsenic, and Kitzeh were behind the six champions. Hephaestus was behind them with Hermes and Anteros, Suzy was behind helping a patched up Agent 0 in the parade, and behind them were the Minor Olympians.

As this victory parade passed by the safety zone, everyone was cheered for them. The Galaxa Gems, The Frosted Stars, Janine, Myzzy, Pac-man, and much more were applauding.

When the victory parade reached Alexandria District, Camille, Nebula, Celeste, Telemachus, Justinian, and Hera walks up the steps to meet with Agent 7 who had Lee, Callie, Agent Blueshift, and Agent 2 by his side.

Camille and her Party salute; Agent 7 salutes back. Camille’s parent run up to Camille to give her a hug. Callie is about to cry tears of joy, Lee is glad his daughter came back in one piece. Blueshift and Agent 2 did the same with Nebula. Agent 7 walks up to Telemachus, Justinian, and Hera and he nods in approval.

Camille lets her parents let go for a moment so that she can look at everyone and raise Athena’s spear in the air. Everyone was applauding.

((End of BGM))

The Titanomachy is over.

One day later...

Earth and several planets started to recover from the Titans’ wrath and the coming of Typhon. All the forces that defended Inkopolis were returning to their normal lives. Camille and the Olympians had to return Mount Olympus to do one more thing.

The Olympian Vault - Hephaestus's Forge, Mount Olympus, Greece - 7:00 PM

Hephaestus has made notified those with Olympian artifacts to return them back to the vault. Hermes and Anteros were an exception since Hermes is still alive while Anteros was inheriting his brother's artifacts.

(( Musical Number: https://youtu.be/ehLVcUJj6ME ))

When the Olympic Champions returned one more time to Mt. Olympus, Hephaestus actually has a gift for them: a play. Hephaestus’s story tell was praising Agent 7 more, but the Muses appeared out of nowhere and decided to tell the story their way.

Living Murals retold how Camille and her friends are fighting the Titans with a bit of over exaggeration. And it was quite entertaining with it music and singing.

((End of Musical Number))

When it was time to return the Olympian Artifacts, Hephaestus took the Champions to the vault.

Arsenic returns the hammer and tongs to Hephaestus. “It was nice using these to make weapons.”

“My blessing onto you, Arsenic.” Hephaestus pats Arsenic’s shoulder. “May my blessings help ya.”

“Aww... I really liked to keep these, they’re awesome,” Celeste complained, putting Hestia’s heart back in its rightful pedestal.

Willow puts Asclepius’s Staff on its pedestal. “Cheer up, Celeste, at least this war against the titans is over.”

“Same here,” Justinian agreed, returning Demeter’s shoulder bag and Persephone’s Staff back on their pedestals.

“We all have to return these, we can’t keep them forever.” Hera places the goddess Hera’s Scepter and Hebe’s Wine Cup back on their pedestals.

“At least my daughters are avenged.” Agent 0 places Ares’ weapons and armor back on the pedestal. Camille gave him the honor to place Apollo’s Bow and Artemis’s Antler on their rightful pedestals. “There’s no point in possessing such powerful items.”

Kitzeh drank one more canteen of Dionysus’s wine before placing the wine god’s belongings back on its pedestal. “Yup.... gonna miss that.”

Camille rolls her eyes and looked at Athena’s spear. She sighed and placed the Spear on its pedestal, but she stopped as the pedestal of Athena and the pedestal of Zeus have a barrier of black apple tree roots formed over them.

The pedestal of Hades, the pedestal of Heracles,  and the pedestal of Poseidon have the same barrier.

Hephaestus is alarmed. “This can’t be.....”

“What’s the meaning of this?” Agent 7 questioned Hephaestus.

Camille soon realized what Athena meant when she said there’s an Olympian that still needed to be stopped.

“OH COME ON!!!” Camille shouted.

Meanwhile...

Underworld(?) - Time Unknown

In the darkness, a young boy stood silent. Before him, a silhouette of a woman was looking down at him.

“They may have won... but my true intentions are from the stone,” The woman stated.

The boy showed her the Omphalos Stone.

The woman takes it and giggles. “Perfect~” Her yellow ominous eyes can be seen. “Soon my son, we’ll rebuild Olympus... with me as the ruler, and no one can stop me.”

Hephaestus's Forge, Mount Olympus, Greece - 10:00 PM

Agent 0, while in Olympian form, wore a bronze chest plate over a black tunic along with a blood-stained cape. He had leather boots, gauntlets, and belt to go with it. A helmet of gold with a plume was offered to him along with the sword and shield that are artifacts of the god, Ares.

Hermes brought in several of the minors gods that survived the fall of Olympus. Hephaestus was actually proud to have this little "family reunion."

Camille and Nebula made up, and Camille was forgiven by their friends.  This is might be the only time they won't need to worry about the titans, and this is a good time to warn about Typhon. With the warning out, they wanted to make preparations to fight him right after the celebration.

Minutes later, Camille would be in a wonderful green tunic along with her friends. Dances were performed, a feast was offered, and music forever played.

During the dance, Camille ended up in Chaodis's arms.

"So what did you find back there?" Chaodis quiet asked.

"I retrieved an amulet from the Titan I killed, then I found out Typhon is behind all this, wanting to consume the universe into Chaos... that' pretty much it." Camille was holding his hands as they dance.

"We're just halfway there then." Chaodis smiled. "We still have six more titans to defeat. Then we can fight Typhon. What else did you find?"

Camille looked away. "Can we just continue dancing?"

"Come on, please?" Chaodis begged.

Camille sighed. "Fine, but not in front of everyone."

"Fine." Chaodis stops and holds her hand.

You’re probably know where this is going.

Blacksmith's quarters - Hephaestus's Forge, Mount Olympus, Greece - 11:05 PM

Camille takes out the Silver Stone she found from the Typhon statue. "I don't know what this is... but I heard whispers from the statue, telling me it's the Omphalos Stone."

"That's the same stone Rhea used to save Zeus from Cronos. When that titan kept eating his children, Rhea used that very stone as a decoy before sending Zeus to Crete." Chaodis looked like he was going to grab it, but he restrained himself. "...Sorry, but it just looks amazing. They say this is used to mark the center of the world. It's the source of the Primordials' powers."

"This could be of use to us then." Camille smiled a bit.

"No... It's too powerful." Chaodis warned. "No one can wield its power. Only a Primordial can."

"What choice do we have?" Camille argued.

".....You shouldn't use it." Chaodis shook his head.

"Why not?" Camille questioned.

".....Because if you do... you'll end up destroying yourself with just one use of it." Chaodis wanted to take it away from her.

Camille kept it away. "It's a risk I'm willing to take..."

"But no one wants to see you go!" Chaodis got close to her. "....Not even me..."

Things were silent for a moment. Chaodis held one of her hands and then grabbed the hand that's holding the Omphalos Stone.

"There has to be another way to end this," Chaodis begged, "No more lives lost in this."

Camille realized that if she did use it and end up being wiped out, she would be hurting so many people; it would've been a victory for no one. She looked into Chaodis's eyes and saw a squid that was really dedicated to keep her alive.

"...Alright..." Camille makes him let go and she steps back. "But there is one more thing. Back in Mount Othrys, Heracles left a warning written on the walls. He told of a child of Eris named Strife. They and their mother have something to do with all this. I want everyone to keep an eye for Strife."

"You don't say..." Chaodis looked interested.

Camille reaches her hand out and hands the Omphalos stone to Chaodis. "Just keep it safe, for my sake. Once this is all over... I just want to forget all this ever happened... so remember that--"

"You don't need to say it. You got a life to live. There's no need to have me in your life." Chaodis took the stone and puts it away.

"...No, it's best you know this. Once I forget all this, and I return to being my old self, .... remember that I'll always love you." Camille was blushing as she glared at him. "I can't believe I said that..."

"...I will, and I have something to say about Strife." Chaodis holds her close. "Here's my little secret." He whispers in her ear. "My name is Strife, son of Eris."

Camille eyes widen, realizing she hand the stone to the very child that she was warned about. Betrayal has stricken her heart and soul.

Chaodis is pushed away. Camille was about to tackle him so that she can take the stone back. However, she failed to see Hephaestus behind her, and he knocks her out with a hammer. He looked at Chaodis and nods.

"We finally got the Traitor..." Hephaestus declared.

Nebula, Telemachus, Justinian, Celeste, Willow, Arsenic, Hera, Anteros, and Hermes came into the room; they were in on Chaodis's plan to capture Camille.

"I never knew my cousin would be influenced by Eris..." Nebula was looking down.

"That explained why Emerald asked Camille why Eris knew her," Justinian added.

"And why she hit me in the face with Aegis," Anteros added.

"Camille..." Celeste looked down.

Hera, Arsenic, and Telemachus remained silent.

"If Eris kept influencing her, she would've been possessed." Chaodis picks Camille up. "We need to exile her, strip her of her title as Champion."

"I know where to put her..." Hermes offered.

"You do?" Chaodis asked.

"Send her to the Strofades, and I'll have one of the gods make sure that if she escapes the island, she'll just end up on another." Hermes was looking at Camille.

Meanwhile, Agent 0 was outside the room, raising his suspicions on what he would consider a conspiracy. When he saw the guys carry Camille out of the quarter, he remained silent. He couldn't just stop them and question Chaodis' plan. He had to do something without being called a traitor as well.

Hermes actually takes notice and he gives a nod.

Agent 0 notices and he nods as well, putting his trust in the Messenger God.

And now you know, Iris.