A/N: Ok, I know you guys are probably going to kill me for this, but I really did feel that my previous story was too cliche and mary sue-ish. So! With that being said here is another idea that I had including the main characters. Aneko is older in this and goes by here real name (oooh, spoilers) And, there will be another character introduced as well. The rest of the cast will also be included, they will just be a bit older. Anyways, please enjoy this re-write! I will really try to stay motivated this time With that, I don't own Invader Zim; That belongs to the wonderful Jhonen Vasquez , and I also don't own the cover, that is drawn by the Lovely Invader Bean. Please go check out her story, it's so good! Thank you~
The night was absolutely still. Stars twinkled in the murky black sky above, but the moon was absent; letting the diamonds of the night sky twinkle even brighter. A chilly atmosphere settled around the camp. Yet, there was no wind, not even a gentle breeze. I stretched out on the roof of my car, my wool sweater lightly scratching the cold metal. Now, why in the world would I, a defenseless college student, be lounging on the roof of my 2009 Tacoma in the middle of the woods, at night. True, true; it is dangerous to be alone at this time of night, especially for a nineteen year old woman, such as myself. However, I really could care less. This was quite common for me, actually. After a very stressful week, I would go up a little ways in the mountains and camp there for the weekend, and by camp I mean bring a cooler filled with soda and junk food, and sleep in my car for two days. Often, my only company would consist of my loyal, furry, best friend, Blitz (the Jack Russell terrier). Who was currently snoozing in the back seat of my Toyota.
It was nearing two in the morning. there was a big meteor shower that was supposedly going to happen tonight. I was hoping to catch it, however, no such luck. It was scheduled around ten thirty, and yet there was no sight of any activity in the sky. I was about to go give up, crawl into the passenger seat and crash, but I guess mother nature had other plans. There was a loud sound, like a freight train, starting off distant but gradually getting closer. The murky black sky was engulfed in white, as something, rocketed overhead. "What the…" I didn't even get to finish my sentence. The falling star, or whatever the heck that was disappeared over the horizon, the night returning to the serene atmosphere as before. Or so I thought. Boom! The entire ground quaked as a horrible crash erupted from miles away. I ran to my Toyota, which thankfully had the emergency brake on. Blitz cocked his head curiously, as I jumped into the front seat, fumbling with the car keys before forcing them into the ignition. The car hummed as it came to life, I reversed the gears and fastened my seat belt. "Hold on to something Blitz." My poor dog didn't even have time to register what I said, before flooring the gas pedal. The Toyota jumped a good six inches off the ground as we ran over bumps and roots, my canine companion retreated under the seat to keep from getting knocked off. Smart dog, G-force is a pain in the neck if you only weigh sixteen pounds. Or even if you don't. Ah screw it, physics can be a bitch.
We arrived at the crash site much sooner then I thought. The clearing was literally an oven, and my car would be subjected to that; so I didn't bother shutting it off. Why I even bothered coming here was beyond me, but something did seem off. I slammed the door shut, ambling towards the flaming… Thing, before me. It was man made, not organic. I can tell that much from the glass embedded in my shoes. Maybe it was a satellite or something… No, too small. A fallen satellite would have taken out this entire forest. I leaned towards the mystery vehicle, the smoke and heat causing my eyes to water. "Damn, that was stupid." I hissed, rubbing at my stinging orbs. The only way to see whatever this thing is, is to put out the flames. Dang, I should have figured that out from the beginning, Smokey would be disappointed. I ran to the trunk, popping it open and pulling two bottles of soda from the cooler. This is the only thing I got, let's hope this doesn't make things worse. I dropped one bottle by the front of the car, and shook the other one violently as I approached the fire. Releasing the cap, sugary, carbonated liquid crack spurted out from the bottle, drenching the orange flames engulfing the mystery craft. After four bottles of Dr. Pepper and a two gallon bag of melted ice, the fire was put out. Leaving behind the steaming hull of a… Space ship? It certainly wasn't a rocket, or a satellite, or anything remotely human. After fifteen minutes of questioning the universe, a rather loud groan cut off my thoughts. Oh crud. I ran towards the air craft, tearing away loose debris from the entrance. I did burn my hands in the process of which, but that doesn't matter now! There, underneath a metal sheet was the form of, someone. It looked feminine, but you could never know for sure. I threw the panel aside, and pulled the person to their feet, leaning their weight on myself I managed to get a good glimpse of what they looked like. It wasn't human, not in the least. But, that's not important, what is important is that they're hurt, and need medical attention immediately. I pulled them onto my back, they honestly weren't that heavy. Whoever this is, is really frickin' tiny- I swear that they are only the size of a fifth grader at most. I readjusted their position, before ducking out of the remains of the ship and ambling towards my car. Blitz was a bit wary of the new comer, when I placed them in the back seat, he absolutely refused to even look at them. I couldn't blame him, I had no idea on who or even what they are. All I know is that they need my help. I looked back once more, the alien was breathing softly, occasionally groaning in pain. Thank god I wasn't too far from home. I reached behind and grabbed their hand, giving it a light squeeze. "Listen, you probably can't hear me… But help is almost there. I need you to hang tight, ok?" There was a soft mutter from the back seat, I released their hand and began driving home.