Hello! This is M. Kunitz with my first actual story on fan . (There will be much rejoicing). For those of you that have not read Lynnestar18's story I've been looking for someone like you, I suggest that you stop reading this immediately and read that story first. Otherwise, this story will make no sense to you whatsoever. Enjoy!
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Chapter 1: The horrible night mare
She laid there on the bed, breathing heavily while clenching her chest. I could not stand knowing that she could leave me at any time now. That thought was just too horrible and impossible to imagine. A life without her would not be a life worth living.
"Zim, why did this have to happen?" she asked.
"I don't know, Tak, it's not fair."
"Yeah, I wish I knew what to say. No words can describe this feeling."
"I only wish that there was something to prevent this. Any more time at all."
"…Zim?" she said in a low raspy voice. It sounded almost as if it were painful for her to speak.
"What is it?" I asked ever so hesitantly.
"I can feel the threat coming on; I'd better tell you before it's too late." Oh no, not now I thought. She only had a few moments left, and she knew it. I knew it.
"I just wanted to tell you that I love you. I always have."
"I know you do, and I love you."
Oh no, I thought again. Not now, please not now!
"Forever you'll
always be… my one and only love…"
With those last words of
hers, she closed here eyes, took one last breath, and then faded from
existence.
I awoke from the dream in tears. I then realized it was over. With that I quickly turned to face the portion of the bed next to me, in a hope to see Tak sleeping, ever so peacefully. But this was not to be. There was no one there. The spot on the bed had been vacant for near 60 years now; and no matter how terrible the fact was, it always would be. I knew that no matter how many times that I would awake, the result would always be the same. She would not be there.
I decided to take a walk. Though it was around 3am, I needed to clear my head. I changed out of my night cloths into something a tad more respectable. I went down the hall and stopped outside of my son Rek's room. I stepped inside of my son's room. He lay there with is mate sleeping ever so peacefully. Rek reminded me of Tak, he was her child after all. With Rek, I always had a living reminder of her, and that was always comforting. I slowly, and quietly, closed the door and continued down the hall. I stopped at another room that had been recently added to the house. I peered inside to see Rek and Kez's smeets. Key was a year older then his sister Gin. Despite this age difference, he was still fairly small.
"Just like your grandfather," I thought.
Each were only born 3 years ago, like there grandmother, they were defective, but only as far as growth. They grew slower than most Irkens but they were still brilliant and strong.
I slowly closed the door and continued on my way. I went down stairs and saw GIR and Mimi sleeping on the couch.
"Those two, always insane and… um… insane," I thought to myself.
I went out to the back yard. After scanning it for a second or two, I found what I was looking for, a marker beneath a tree. I walked on the stone pathway that led to it and look at the words that were carved upon it.
Tak: friend, mother, and mate
It was Tak's grave. We buried her close by, so that she would always be there with us. Nothing special was written on the stone, keep it as short and simple as the truth; for she was those three things, that and more to most, but some much more to me.
I sat down, leaned against the head stone, and pulled a slip of paper out of my PAK. It was the picture Tak had given to me so many years ago, back at the academy.
"I dreamt about you again," I said to Tak as though she was there in the photo.
"Why must you continue to torment me this way? Every night it's the same dream… of that cruel day, the day we said goodbye for the last time. Why do you torment me so?"
I admit that it was nice to see her again in those dreams, to hear her sweet voice. But they always ended with the terrible goodbye.
"But at least I can take comfort in this place," I said to her.
As I leaned my head back to stare at the stars, I could almost hear her whispering to me.
"Sorry", she said
"It's okay," I said back.
As I stared into the sky, I saw the flash of a shooting star. I remembered something I learned on earth, so many years ago.
"I wish you were here Tak."
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End of chapter 1. So sad and happy at the same time, more to come soon, but just remember what happens when you wish upon a star. Please review.
Chapter 2: It came from the stars… and a blue and green orb
As his ship fell from the sky (This is me, the narrator) Dib began to panic. He had had very little time to get all of the kinks worked out of Tak's ship before he took it Irk. Though Gaz did make the ship flyable, she was smart as to disable the landing gear on it to make hell for her brother.
"AHHHHH! Eject! Eject! GOD DAMMIT WHY WON'T YOU EJECT!!" he screamed. Just then his life began to flash before his eyes.
-About 1 hour ago…
"Open up Zim! I know you're in there! You can't fool me with a fake note!"
After Dib had spent about an hour pounding on Zim's door, he took a look at the note again.
Dear Dib,
I am afraid to tell you that I have been drafted into an Irken war. I do not know when I will return (if at all). However, I would greatly appreciate it if you stayed off of my base until I return. This is not a plan to just keep you away. Just don't come here ever again.
-Zim
P.S. I AM ZIIIMMMM!!
"Ridiculous," Dib thought. "Does he honestly expect me to believe that? What kind of an idiot does he take me for?"
"Um… actually, Dib, Zim did go to war," said Zim computer from seemingly out of no where.
"Huh? Really? Who are they fighting?"
"A resistance of planets that formally belonged to the Irken Empire called the Resisty."
"That's a stupid name."
"Yeah."
Dib was confused now. Why would the Irkens draft Zim into their war if he already had a current more pressing assignment?
"WAIT! Computer!" he called out.
"Whaaattttt…?"
"Could you give me the coordinates to Irk?"
"There's a wormhole just out the atmosphere that leads there. It was installed because the standard trip to Irk takes around 6 months"
"Oh! Well that's convenient. Thanks… wait, why are you telling me this?"
"Because I don't like the noise you make banging on the door."
"Oh, sorry."
"Don't be sorry, be quiet!"
"SORRY!" And with that, Dib ran home as fast as he could.
Dib arrived at his house in a matter of seconds. After packing some food from the kitchen and a new spell drive he had recently acquired with all four power points, he ran out to the garage, to where Tak's old ship was stored. As he walked in, he noticed his dad, who was inspecting the vehicle.
"My goodness son, what is this?" he asked Dib.
"Dad, this is the alien space ship that crashed behind our house 6 years ago, remember?"
"I don't actually."
Come on Dad! I told you about this thing thousands of times! Do you just not listen to what I say?"
"…yes."
Dib threw his hand over his face and gave long exaggerated sigh. He could not believe that his father was as ignorant as everyone else on the planet, with the exception of Gaz, himself, and certain others.
"Dad, I've got to go somewhere. So if you don't mind, I'll be taking the ship."
"Wait, where?"
"To
an alien home world of course, I need to find someone."
"Oh, okay have fun. Just remember, bring this ship back in one piece, I want to study it a little further."
With that, Dib jumped into the ship and flew to the sky, getting smaller and smaller by the second until he was completely gone. Gaz walked out of the house just in time to see it. She turned to her father who was looking at her now.
"Daughter, I'm going to the orphanage to find a replacement for your brother. I'll be back in an hour or so."
"Whatever."
Back to Dib after the flash back.
"Wait, why do I remember that last part if I wasn't there to hear it?"
Dib continued to fall through the Irken atmosphere, still inside the ship. The ground was getting closer and closer with each passing second and all Dib could do was brace for impact.
The ship crashed into the ground, throwing debris and chunks of metal everywhere. It quickly came to a halt after making a huge crater that seemed to skid across the landscape into a park. After the ship came to a complete stop, Dib found himself up against the windshield in a state of excruciating pain. He then heard a voice from the ship.
"Eject command recognized," it said.
Dib was then shot out of the ship. He skidded across the ground until he came to a total stop with a mouth full of dirt.
"I think I'll just lie here and wait for my bones to go back to where they belong."
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End of chapter 2
I used elements from saucer morons, and the Sizz-Lorr episodes, and even some Space Balls stuff. Chapter 3 is coming soon. Please review.
Chapter 3: A table conversation
Back to Zim's POV
I awoke the next morning outside still up against Tak's grave. The star that kept Irk warm had died out long ago, and now Irk used an artificial source of light and heat that acted as our "sun". It was beginning to rise, for it acted as a sun should on Irk, rising in the east and setting in the south. I got up and took one last look at Tak's grave before I went in. I could feel a tear role down my cheek, I just wiped it off and walked in to find Rek already awake and preparing a light breakfast for himself.
"Were you out there all night?" he asked me.
"Only since 3 a.m."
"Ahhhh," he said sarcastically.
"What does it matter to you?"
"Dad, I've known you my whole life, and up until Mom died, you never slept outside."
"Your mother died
when you were like 3, how would you remember something that happened
60 some years ago?"
"I have a good memory."
"Then when is my
birthday?"
"9101"
"SILENCE!!"
Rek was the smartest Irken I had ever met. Hard to believe that he was an accident. He could tell you the exact time and date that something happened strictly from memory, and no matter how many times he did this, it always impressed me.
I sat down and laid my face in my arms. Rek just stared at me, wondering if I was sobbing or just really tired. It was a slice of both. It had been a while since I got good nights sleep and I had just come in from visiting Tak's grave, so I was still teary eyed.
"Why don't you tell me a story about one of your adventures on earth?" he asked out of no where.
"Well…" I began.
"Huh? Is grandpa going to tell an earth story?" said a voice.
I turned to see Gin standing in the kitchen door still wearing her night cloths. Her purple eyes seemed to gleam in the morning light. She reminded me so much of Tak.
"A story!? Wait for me sis!" came a voice from upstairs. This was from Key. Key and Gin had always loved my stories of my time on earth.
"Settle down you two," said Rek. "Or you won't get to hear your grandfather's stories."
The two quieted down instantly and looked up at their father with great fear. Rek had always been a very aggressive Irken, much like his mother. When he wanted something, it was either give it to him or die. Knowing this, I had to get some moral values programmed into his PAK earlier in his life.
"How bout I tell you all of the time I first arrived on earth?" I suggested.
"Oooo! That's one of my favorites!" exclaimed Gin.
"Mine to!" said Key.
"Is Zim telling the story of when he first went to earth?" this came from Kez, she had just started down the stairs.
"Ohhhhhh!! Masta's gonna tell us a tale!!" exclaimed GIR from the ceiling. (How did he…?)
"Story time! Story time!" this came from Mimi, who was poking her head out of the garbage disposal. She was covered with slash marks and torn bits of her own metal body. These must have came from the disposal's blades.
I looked over to Rek, who nodded in agreement. I knew that he enjoyed that story just as well. And so I began the story, of how I got my "mission", GIR, and first met Dib.
"What ever happened to Dib?" asked Rek.
"The last I ever saw of Dib was when he tried to snap a picture of me while I was out of disguise. I pulled a gun on him and he ran away screaming; THAT FILTHY HUMAN!!"
"Wow, what a loser," said Rek.
"Very."
"Yay! Good story grandpa!" said Gin and Key in unison.
Dib was very bad at defending earth, though he did get a few lucky breaks. So many, that it may even be considered skill. For That, I might even find a slight respect for Dib. Very little respect, but respect none the less.
"Dib," I thought to myself. "I wonder if he's still alive."
Dib was surly dead by now. It had been nearly 60 years since I last saw him, and he was about 17 years into his short lifespan.
"Nah, he probably tried to infiltrate my base and got fried by lasers… or something." I thought. Yes, that must be it. Heh, foolish gullible Dib, never knew when quit, and even if he did, he would never own up to it now in his old age. After all, he fought to win, and winners never admit defeat.
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End of chapter 3
A little play on one of Lynnstar18's earlier work: Winners Never Admit Defeat. I wanted to play a bit more with Zim's home life. It was fun. I will deal a little more with Kez's back story in the next chapter; so be ready to see some familiar faces. Please review.
Chapter 4: A walk through the park
After a quick breakfast prepared by Kez, she was an excellent cook, we began to clean up the kitchen.
"Hey dad?" asked Rek.
"What?"
"I was going to go on a walk with Kez to the park, would you mind watching Gin and Key?"
"Sure, I don't mind."
I always liked watching Gin and Key. They were always fun to talk with, despite their age they were actually very intelligent to talk to.
"We'll see you later then, Zim," waved Kez as she and her mate walked out the door.
I had known Kez since she was born. She was the daughter of my friends Lia and Midge. She, like her mother, had green eyes and freckles. But she mostly resembled her father, not only in appearance, but also personality. She was such a creeper! But after fighting in the war with the Resisty, with her Mom and Dad, you get used to it.
30 minutes later… (Rek's POV)
I walked with Kez into the park. She was holding one another's hands and we began to reminisce about this park. What fond memories it brought back.
"Do you remember when we first met?" she asked me.
"Of course I do. I was there the day you were born."
"Really, what was it like?"
"Your mom was screaming in agony and your dad had a biting block in his mouth. He needed it so he would not have to focus on the crushing pain of his hand that your mother held."
"You make my birth sound like a curse."
"If a curse means having a loving mate and two beautiful and intelligent children, then I would like to see what you would call a 'blessing'."
She began to blush and giggle all at the same time. I was always happy when I made her smile.
"But all in all, you came out just as healthy and stable as I did when I was born, and that is pretty stable."
"I don't know who you're trying to flatter now, me or yourself?"
"It's a combination of both," I said as I kissed her on the cheek. She began to blush again. Despite the fact that we had been in union for about 2 years now, we still would have the occasional awkward moment. I sensed it was time to change the subject.
"Do you remember the significance of this place?" I asked her.
"How could I forget? This is where you proposed to me."
"Yeah, I thought it only fitting, seeing as my parents proposed here as well. Infact, I was right over where that giant heap of burning metal is sitting."
I just then realized that there was a giant heap of burning metal sitting in the middle of the park. It was obviously an Irken vessel, custom made by the looks of it. It was colored in shads of red and dark purple, and on the side there was an Irken symbol with curly antenna. This symbol seemed familiar to me, as though I had seen it before, and then I suddenly remembered. It was the same symbol that was inscribed on my mother's grave. It was her symbol.
"Quick Kez, we need to check for survivors! We cannot let a fellow Irken die!"
We ran over to the wreckage and check the cockpit. The pilot's seat had been ejected. We looked around for the ejected seat, and found that it had been ejected after crashing. The seat was first shot out of the ship and then skidded across the ground until it laid about 30 feet from the wreckage. Then we saw the pilot. He was not of Irken decent at all. He had a light peach skin color, pupils in his eyes, a strange thing of magnifying lenses over his eyes, a long black coat, black hair that seemed to go up at one point and then spike backwards, and an abnormally large head.
"Uugghhh…" it moaned. "Am I dead yet?"
"Um, no. Are you okay?" said Kez
"You crashed and your ship is beyond fixing," I said to him.
"Tell me about it."
"Where did you come from?" Kez asked.
"I came from a
wormhole that connects earth with whatever planet this is. Say,
which plant is this?"
"Irk," I said. "Wait! Did you just
say you're from earth?"
"Yeah, why?"
"What's
your name?"
"Ummm… Dib."
"I knew it! So,
you're the mighty defender of earth?"
"Why yes! Who told
you?"
"That's not
important right now."
"Wow, is it really him?" asked Kez.
"He fits all of the descriptions. Glasses, pointy hair, big head…"
"MY HEAD IS NOT BIG!!"
"…and denial about the size of his head." finished Kez.
"Thank you dear."
Dib looked at us very confused. So many thoughts were going through his head.
"Say, who are you two any way?" he asked.
"So sorry, how rude of me, my name is Rek, and this is my mate Kez."
"Hi!" said Kez.
"Mate? You mean like a wife?"
"I have no idea of
what a wife is, please elaborate."
"You know, like your
married?"
"Ah yes. If that is the case then yes, she is my 'wife'."
Dib suddenly took out a note book and began to scribble something in it. I remembered what my father had told me about Dib; that he was constantly looking for knowledge on Irkens.
Now Dib's POV
I could not believe it. I was stranded on planet Irk, talking to an Irken couple, and apparently my defense of earth is recognized more on this planet then my own. Rek and Kez seemed nice enough, I guess not all Irkens are like Zim, Tak, and the Tallest.
"Say, do you two know
where I can find an Irken named 'Zim' or 'Tak'?"
The
couple suddenly froze at the sound of the last name I had addressed. They then began to look down at their feet.
"We can take you to one of them, come with us." said Kez.
"WHAT!?" exclaimed Rek. "ARE YOU MAD?"
"I don't see the harm."
"Listen, they'll kill each other! Either that or Dib will take him back to earth for some horrible experiments!"
"If he was truly going to do that, he might as well tried to take us."
"You don't get it, those two have a rivalry."
"I honestly don't think he's here to cause trouble for any of us, are you Dib?"
"Ummmmm…no?"
"See dear? He doesn't mean trouble."
"Are you truly this ignorant?"
"No, what I am is trusting."
The two continued to argue like this for about ten minutes. I was beginning to think that Zim or Tak must still have been made at me. But then again, they were most likely still fighting the Resitiy.
"Look, I'm not going to hurt anyone, I just need to find Zim," I said to reassure Rek.
"Wait," said Kez, "aren't you also looking for Tak?"
"Oh, I just though she would be able to lead me to Zim, but then again, she may just fry me on the spot."
"Let's just stop talking about her for awhile, okay?" this came from Rek, he seemed to not talk about Tak for some reason. I was beginning to wounder why when suddenly he grabbed me by the arm.
"Listen punk, if you talk about her (Tak) like that again, I'll kill you."
I could tell by the look in his eyes that he meant it. It was strange though, he had and extremely aggressive personality much like Tak's, I was beginning to wounder if the two were related in any way.
"Sorry... I didn't mean to offend you."
"Well you did, and if I were you, I would never do it again."
He put me down and he look at Kez. She gave him a slight glare, and he gave a sigh with slight nod. Rek looked back to me.
"Would you like to go to our home? Because like it or not you are," he said.
"WHAT!?" I exclaimed. What did they plan to do to me there?
"Don't take it like we're kidnapping you, I just think you should meet my father."
What a relief. "Oh, then sure. I'll go to your place with you." I was beginning to wounder what was in store for my little expedition.
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End of chapter 4: Is it not getting interesting? Hope you all like it so far. Chapter 5 is coming soon. Please review.