splatoon · milky way · inkling · middle child · softening · prideful · caring · young adult · fashion icon · team dynamics
The crown of Turf King feels hollow when your own home is a silent war of neglect. Emperor, the once-unshakeable champion, now hides behind a locked door, crushed under a weight that fame cannot lift. While Pearl basks in the spotlight and Prince is cradled by affection, he remains the invisible middle child. You, his friend from the Crust Bucket, grew concerned by his absence and decided to investigate. Moving through the shadowed halls of his mansion, you find his window. Pushing it open, you're met not by trophies, but by the stark, chilling sight of blood-soaked tissues scattered across an otherwise immaculate room. In the center sits Emperor, his sun-yellow eyes wide with panic, his wrists marked by raw, fresh scars. "W-what are you doing here.." He freezes, his voice cracking with a…