Hidden Conquerors - Secret Files-1

-Rototo...Beep, Beep....

-Have you checked 10,008 yet? I think she's waking up, don't you think? -A voice said.

-Haah, You say that ALL the time. But we can check her. The papers say that she may wake up now. -Another voice said, shrugging.

-Mhhh...

-Oh cod! she just breathed!!!! Man, we should play the lottery!- A childish voice exclaimed.

-....?

-Well, Good night, 10,008.

-You must be having quite the headache. Hu,hu! Soon, you're gonna be out of this pod.

Twenty minutes later...

Drip, Drip...

-Gh...Where am I?-10,008 uttered. Getting up from the lower bed of a bunk bed facing a very straight corridor ahead.

-So, I already got the flooders, 'K? Now I wanna rest.- A voice that sounded friendly said opening the door.

-Oh, you seem new here. Hi! I'm Marina, number 7.710. What's your name?-Marina asked, putting away some boxes with a label saying "Parts". She had brown-ish skin and short hair, she also had a worried-looking smile.

-I don't think I have one...But my number is 10,008.-10,008 said, looking around.

-Hm...Your last number is 8 so i can just call you Hachi for now. Also, it's raining, close your window.-Marina suggested.

-Ugh, they keep telling me to "Do this! Do that!" Even worse, we have a battle soon! Geez, I can't seem to catch a moment to relax.-Marina sighed, putting her bag aside near her bed.

-Who?-Hachi asked.

-"Headmaster"as I like to call her, Saya Takotsuma.-Marina said.

BEEP! DING DONG!

-SOLDIERS! BREAK TIME HAS STARTED.-A voice in the radio blasted.

A group of octolings were climbing the stairs, entering the room.

-'SUP! 'Rina, wacha doing?-A cheerful octoling with VERY messy hair, dashed across the room, hugging Marina.

-...Hi, are you new here?-A worried looking octoling with many piercings on her ears, and her hair partially covering her face said, looking at Hachi.

-Uh, erm, yeah.-Hachi responded.

Hachi noticed that Marina and The Cheerful octoling were chatting a lot.

-Are't we gonna do that class tomorrow? About the technology of the octarians?- Marina asked.

-Yup! Oh, who's that?-The cheerful octoling whispered.

-That's Hachi! She's new here, also she's no. 10,008.-Marina answered.

-Hey, Hachi!I'm Akiyo, but you can call me Sunny!-Sunny introduced herself.

-Hachi, gimme a sec. I'm gonna get an outfit for you, Y'know, to relax and stuff. -Marina added, opening the door and going outside.

-What was that "Class" you were talking about? -Hachi asked.

-Oh, that? So, we came up with a short story to explain the octarians and their technology! Wanna come?-Sunny answered. Looking confident.

-Maybe...-Hachi muttered.

-Here, take these, they're yours!-Marina said, entering the room with a black-and-white hoodie with a butterfly on it, some comfy pants, and a t-shirt.

-Plus, the hoodie is better for now, I think.-Marina said, picking up her backpack.

-I gotta go.-Marina sighed.

-When are you gonna be back? -Sunny asked.

-Before dinner.-Marina said, as she closed the door.

-Sunny, I'm gonna go to the bathroom to change, I'll be back in a bit.-Hachi whispered.

-'K! I'll be waiting for you!-Sunny called.

-Uh, yeah, I like it.-Hachi said, as she turned around looking at the outfit.

-Nothin' much, but I like it!-Sunny approved.

-Oh, and before Marina left, she gave me a book! Lemme see what it is about....Ah! "Asashina and Life's Problems", it's really cool! Wanna read?-Sunny asked.

-That's a weird name.-Hachi said.

-Nah, it's just that the main character is growing up, and having to deal with life's problems.- Sunny said, handing Hachi the book.

-Thank you, hey, this might be an odd question, but can we get more stuff for me?-Hachi asked.

-Yeah! I just need to ask if I can go to the storage. Lemme see here...Here, I sent the message! Let's get a box before going there.-Sunny said as she rushed to the corner of the dorms.

-Aha! here's one!-Sunny excalimed as she brought a box.

-Oh, it looks like they said yes.-Hachi said, looking at the phone.

-Let's go!-Sunny said.

-This place is big....-Hachi muttered.

-For how long have you stayed here?-Hachi asked.

-About 4 years or so.-Sunny anwsrered.

-Here's the storage!-Sunny asserted.

Nhiiic...

-Ah...So many shelves!-Hachi exclaimed.

-Futtons...here! which blanket do you like the most?-Sunny asked.

-...I like this one.-Hachi affirmed.

-Ohh, that spider lily pattern is so cute!-Sunny said.

-This bag too...-Hachi said.

-Ah, it's so cute, too!-Sunny squeaked.

-Let's find some other things!-Sunny exclaimed.

About twenty minutes later...

-Geez, what a haul!-Sunny breathed.

-Yeah...-Hachi sighed.

(Dump)

-This here, this there...-Sunny muttered, fixing Hachi's bed with the new things.

-That looks nice.-Hachi said.

-Hey, when is Marina gonna be back?-Hachi asked.

-Actually, we're gonna meet her at the cafeteria in 12 minutes. Let's get ready!-Sunny answered, getting her offical clothes.

-Can I go to the bathroom first?-Sunny asked.

-Sure.-Hachi said.

Later...

-Is it here?-Hachi asked.

-Yup, preeety hidden, right?-Sunny said, peering to the corner.

-Marina must be waiting for us there, let's not waste any time.-Sunny stated.

-Hey guys!-Marina called from near the food pick-up area, getting herself a tray.

-How does this work?-Hachi asked.

-It's easy! You get a tray, pass by the counter, get your food, utensils,and you're good to go!-Sunny explained.

-Okay, meat, veggies, rice, and...Uh, these things? Sorry, Sunny what are these?-Hachi asked.

-Oh, those? These are korokke and chirashi-zushi! Korokke is basically a meat and potato croquete, and chirashi-zushi is a mix of rice, fish, eggs, and vegetables! It's SO good!-Sunny explained.

-Hey, let's get a seat before someone takes it, you know, our favourite spot.-Sunny asked.

-Let's finish up quickly so we can practice for the class!-Sunny exclamied, chugging her mouth with rice.

-Just don't choke mid-way.-Marina slightly warned.

-Hey, why do you call Akiyo "Sunny"?-Hachi asked, covering her mouth, indicating that she was finishing her korokke.

-Oh, well, it's because she always brings good vibes, plus, she's just adorable! Hu,hu!-Marina answered.

-Huh, cute.-Hachi said.

About 17 minutes later...

-Aren't you guys going to sleep? I'm going to change.-Hachi asked.

-We'll be done in five minutes or so.-Marina said.

-Good night.-Hachi whispered.

-Good night!-Sunny and Marina said.

Tweet, tweeet!

-Hm...Good morning, everyone.-Hachi called.

-Hey, Hachi , cooome hereeee!-Sunny said.

-I brought cream buns!-She shouted.

-How did you know what I was craving?-Marina chuckled.

-...Hey, why are we eating breakfast here even though we eat lunch and dinner at the cafeteira?-Hachi asked.

-No idea, but it's just nice, right?-Sunny replied, taking a bite out of her cream bun.

-Today's a very important day! Hachi, you'll be signed up for the army, and me and Marina are going to the class!-Sunny said.

-Sheesh, it's already 07:49 a.m.! Errr, we should start getting ready.-Marina uttered.

-Yeah, you two go to the bathroom, and... I'll change here, I know the under-sleeve-taking technique.-Hachi said.

Knock,knock...

-Come in!- Saya Takotsuma greeted.

-...Er, greetings, uh, Ta-ko-tsu-mah.-Hachi shuddered.

-No need to be nervous, ah, I almost forgot. I heard that you're signing up for the army, am I right?-Saya asked, gently moving her mouse.

-Yeah, I'm pretty new here.-Hachi said.

-Your number?

-10,008.

-Bunk number?

-15.

-Uh, do you have any friends?

-Marina, Ida and Su- I mean, Akiyo.

-You can call her Sunny if you want.

*Tick tack, titiitc*

-I already got your info here, Hachi, am I correct?

-Yes.

-Here, take this, it's your new official clothing for in-field-combat and the flooder design team! You will be starting tomorrow.-Saya said.

-Thank you.-Hachi said.

-(In-field combat...I hope she's going to be fine...)-Saya thought.

-Thanks for reading!-Nyx

Credits to Konner for creating the original animation for the story on YouTube!