Author's Note: So now I'm back into Invader Zim. This take place five years after the original series. I've been trying to read the new comic books that just came out, but, I'm also working on my own novel. Anyway, the OOC is not a Mary Sue, she's more a character that pushes the romance. This first chapter only pushes the setting, rather than start some awkward romance. I'm still not sure how I want to push these characters. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Invader Zim! It belongs to Jhonen Vasquez! The only characters I own is Miri and the cast of the Circus of Insanity! Don't sue me!

Dib looked over at Ms. Bitters as she explained the new temporary student. She was as tall as he was, long back hair, brown skin, and unreadable yellow eyes. Ms. Bitters looked at her chart and then looked around. Five desks were empty around Dib. He expected that much, considering everyone says he's insane. "Go take your seat near Dib." she said, "if he starts acting insane, whack him with this stun baton. It's also a good zapper."

The girl looked bewilderedas she took it. "Miri will be staying with us for a few weeks until the...Circus of Insanity leaves."

A few students murmured to themselves. "Frankly, I already have a class full of freaks, I didn't need anymore. Go take your seat."
Walking past Zim's desk, he twitched and then began screaming. "Maltusian! Evil! Ev-aaah!"
Miri zapped him and his body twitched. She looked at Ms. Bitters nervously. "I-is this ok?" she asked
"Zim's the other insane one. Go ahead and zap him as much as you like."

She looked at Zim twitching and smirked evilly. "I like this Hi-Skool."
Dib watched as Miri sat next to him and slammed her bag down. Slumping into her chair, Ms. Bitters began her lesson on exploding stars. Dib was poked in the side with the stun baton. "Wake me when class is over. I've heard this one a million times."
Dib looked at her strangely as she put her head between her arms. Zim became conscious and began screaming before Ms. Bitters zapped him again. How Ms. Bitters became their teacher for the next 5years was a mystery, though Dib knew it hat something to do with cutbacks. Twice, he wanted to test of Hi-Skool, but his father insisted on he stay in Hi-Skool and learn "real science". Eventually, going to college. Lately, Zim hasn't tried anything, except a few minutes ago.
Over the pst five years, his father became less and less involved, and even forgot their yearly dinners together. Gaz didn't care, more freedom for her, and no reason to the leave the house besides Hi-Skool and the game shop. Also, it occurred to him that Zim was shorter than all other students. Dib could step on him, or sit on hm (which he has done more than once). The green alien had been on his mind more than usual, considering he was going to a nearly-empty home with Gaz going off somewhere when she wasn't at the game shop. When the bell rang for lunch, he looked at Miri, who was sleeping peacefully. Knowing what Ms. Bitters would do to her, he quickly poked her with his ruler and she glared at him with inhuman eyes. Her fangs showed a bit before she turned back to normal. Dib nearly fell out of his chair. "Is it over?"
"L-lunch..." he said
"Thanks. Can you show me where cafeteria is? I have no idea where I'm going."
Zim stared at Miri as she created a can of soda in her hand. when she saw the food, she backed away slowly. There was no way she was dying tonight from living food. Some other kids, who looked like aliens themselves hung around her, but then left as she began talking to Gaz. He had to eliminate her. Maltusians were considered a dangerous enemy of the Irken Empire, one could be killed by three, even with a Megadoomer. The only way Zim could get the Almighty Tallest's attention is if he killed a Maltusian and brought he course before them. Gaz and Miri were playing Game Slave, and Dib was, strangely, nowhere to be found. Losing, she sighed and closed it, asking Gaz, who pointed upward and she nodded her head. Her bag was slung over over her shoulder as Zim followed her to the stairwell that leads to the roof. She paused, and then grabbed a railing, using it to jump from bar to to bar. Zim followed wit his Pak, climbing slowly. Behind the two was Dib, who wasn't sure if Miri was an alien, or something else paranormal.
Zim could see Miri using her phone when he went for the attack. "Die, Maltusian scum!" he yelled
She disappeared from him and he stopped, listening. One of his spider legs pulled under and he slammed into the concrete. Miri had black print around her eyes as she reappeared. She looked fairly annoyed and crossed her arms. "I'm not here to hurt anyone, Irken." she said
"Lies! Zim will not fall for your lies!"

Zim recovered and began charging her, making her disappear yet again. This time, she grabbed his body as he hit the wall at a blinding speed, and Miri stepped down on his chest. "I'm a half-maltusian you ass! I have no need to hurt anyone, unlike you Irkens who invade everything because of your precious Tallest!"
Zim couldn't respond, with a boot pushed into his throat. "The Maltusians didn't even want to fight you Irkens. Your race was the one who started the war! I'm only going to say this once: I'm not going to fight you unless you make me, and that won't be pretty for either one of us."
The bell rang and she looked to see a panting, and shocked Dib. "M-miri?" he asked
The momentary distraction gave Zim enough time to charge his legs and give her a a full shock. She crumpled a bit, but then grabbed the limb closest and pulled. Zim cried out in pain as she leaned closely into her face. Her fangs were close to the crook of his neck. "You're very lucky that Dib is here to protect you..." she whispered, "because I would've made sure that you'd be limping home."
She punched him once in the face and got up. Dib stood, shaking, not sure what to do. Miri picked up her bag and walked over to him. "We should get to class." she said, "bell rang."
"You're a...an alien?"
"Half-alien. Its...look, can we talk about this after class? Preferably not in detention?"

Dib watched her as she stepped on top of the railing, and then made a large jump to the bottom. He then remembered Zim, who he could've captured at this moment, make sure everyone could see that he wasn't insane.

But...

Looking at Zim as he recovered...he wasn't sure if he wanted to capture him...or help him...