Foreword

( a bit of a read, and somewhat optional, so it won't hurt if you read this bit: go ahead and skip over to Chapter 1, or, scroll down to see a recap)

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This piece was the brainchild of an idea I had immediately after watching the final episode of Invader Zim that was broadcasted in Singapore. Here, they didn't show the six episodes now shown in Brazil, nor did they show the Christmas episode (too late for that !), so, in order to end off the series well, they featured "Dib's Wonderful Life of DOOM" as the Second Last episode, and "Tak: The Hideous New Girl" as the final episode of Zim ever (well, at least until I see those six episodes). From what I gathered, and from my own experience, the episode that featured Tak could be called the last episode, as, though it was not the last to be shown, it was, truly, an episode that gave a rather conclusive feel to the entire Zim saga. Even if the following seven episodes did continue what happened after "Tak" : TAK, from what I gather, has the atmosphere, that can truly give it the status, of being the final episode, of Invader Zim (which is why this fiction continues after the Tak episode only).

As we all know: Zim was cancelled. After that, it was never picked up, and, finally, only one last episode was made and broadcasted in the U.S. : the Christmas special (which I won't be seeing, here in Singapore, for a LONG time) Yes, Zim is officially "retired". Unless by some strange miracle it returns as it was, there's hardly any chance that this great programme (it's more than just a mere 'cartoon', it's a very dignified animation) will ever make a good comeback. However, as a friend of mine once pointed out: though Zim may be gone, it can only continue in one main form: that of fan fiction. Fan fiction may not last, no one, in the future, may remember the loads of fan fiction that was sin memory of Zim (though they'll very well remember the show), but, for now, we can relive those moments, and bring them about again, to all the Zim fans that, for now, wish to see Zim again, even if in the eyes of it's fans.

And thus, here it is. This is my official answer to the end of Zim. Starting off with what I feel to be the final, proper, episode of Zim , it will continue straight after Tak: The Hideous New Girl. However, this time, Zim is no longer in the spotlight. He has had his days: now, it's Tak's turn.

This fan fiction is officially dedicated to Talia Karn (perhaps the best Invader Zim fan I know), Invader Zim himself (hey: who's show started this whole thing in the first place?) , Dib (may eccentricity and swollen eyes live on), Gaz (I like her attitude), the rest of the Zim cast( including the inspiring Bitters, I meant that, the diplomatic Prof. Membrane, the dedicated Tallests), all the fans of this great series ( yes, your dedication is to be greatly admired), and finally: to Invader Tak herself: for, although she only received one episode in the whole of the series, it was the one of the best ever, and ranks there among the top three of my fave. IZ episodes (In fact, I'd go far as to say that it was my fave. Episode) .

Tak, this is for you (and Zim). Zim's time is gone !

All Hail Invader Tak !

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(the screen opens, first, with the background of the Irken corporate symbol. It shows a caricature of a smiling Irken, flanked by a circle. Slowly, letters, making up words, in a traditional, edgy, sharp font, typical of Jhonen-styled comics and IZ episodes, appear out of the background, to give this message : "Last time, on Invader Zim" A voice speaks out the words, just as they appear. The voice, upon recognition, sounds, eerily, very much like Dib's. The voice speaks out in Dib's usual, casual tone: "Previously, on Invader Zim")

(we are then treated with flashbacks from the last episode of IZ: "Tak: The Hideous New Girl"

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First scene: It is Zim's class room. We see Ms. Bitters at the helm, introducing to the class a new student, as she speaks out in her traditional, caustic voice:

Ms. Bitters: "To celebrate overcrowding in skool, a new student will be joining the class."

Second Scene: We meet Tak for the first( or rather, second time).

Third scene: We see Tak reading a poem out, aloud, to Zim, but we only hear the last few lines:

Tak: "Birds sing and you're gonna pay, the end!"

Fourth scene: Tak throws a meat directly at Zim, hitting him with keen precision, causing him to topple, and cry in pain, as smoke arises from his face.

Fifth Scene: We see Zim, reporting to the Tallests, and this time, revealing a secret plan:

Zim: "My Tallest, a new child attacked me with meat! My conclusion: She's in love with me!"

Sixth scene: The Purple Tallest, upon closing Zim's transmission, receives another call from Earth.

Purple Tallest: We have another call.

Seventh Scene: We see Tak, in her true form, reporting to the Irken Tallests.

Eight Scene: A few snippets of Zim trying to gain Tak's affection, only, inevitably, to be caught on fire.

Ninth Scene: Zim, all bothered up, cries out:

Zim: "I hate it ! Our friend Tak is no longer useful to me !"

Tenth Scene: We see Tak, at Zim's front door, reveal her true self to Zim and GIR.

Eleventh scene: Zim is in shock. ( a few snippets here)

Zim: "You're Irken !"

Tak: "This is about taking your mission, Zim, not revenge !"

Zim: Yes, yes, so you blame me for your horrible life, blah, blah, big deal!

Tak: Part one involves crippling your base so you can only watch!

We see Zim's base being destroyed, and Zim cries out in fear, as we hear this voiceover from Tak.

Tak: "As I ruin your life!!"

Twelfth Scene: Zim is at Dib's house, and presents some odd photographs.

Zim: "48 hours of trailing Tak and all I could come up with are these photos !"

(As Dib examines the photographs, Zim explains)

Zim: "They're of a giant evil weenie stand her father constructed. But that's nothing."

Dib: "Hmmm... Giant weenie stand is weird, but it doesn't say anything about Tak. Giant weenie stand... That's worth a look."

(Gaz complains)

Gaz: Your voices are making me sick !

Thirteenth Scene: A employee of Tak's company, Deelishus Weenies informs Gaz of an opening in the back of the giant Weenie stand:

Employee: "There is that secret entrance around back where they deliver all that alien looking machinery! Mmmm.…"

Fourteenth Scene: Dib scales the walls of the stand, and finds:

Dib: "Oh! Ow, ew man! What is this place!?!"

He comes across an opening, and, as he enters the stand, we hear the above sound clip.

Fifteenth scene: Tak confronts Dib

Dib: "Tak? What!?! Um, look-"

Tak: "The great thing about your people, Dib, is that most of them don't notice ( some dialogue cut) a plan for world conquest."

Sixteenth scene: Zim blasts a wall in the stand, and cries out:

Zim: "It's over Tak !"

Seventeenth scene: Tak, with MiMi, defeats Dib, Zim and GIR, while Gaz, using her can of soda, makes a hasty, but successful retreat, without injury.

Eighteenth scene: Zim and Dib agree to go after Tak.

Dib:: "Your base, our disk, Zim. Let us see the base."

Zim::: "As soon as we destroy Tak I'm gonna feed your brains to my robot!"

Nineteenth scene : As we uncover MiMi's data files, we see Tak unveil her plan, as she reveals, using a diagram of Earth:

Tak: "I have created a magma pump to hollow out the Earth's molten core. Once empty I'll fill the planet with snacks as an offering to my Tallest. You never even considered Earth valuable at all, but I shall make it valuable!"

(we see an elaborate demonstration of magma being pumped out of the Earth, and later, with snacks being pumped into the Earth, making it one giant, nutritious snack bar)

Twentieth Scene: We see Tak, cackling evilly (like how Zim would), as Magma is pumped out of the Earth

Twenty-first scene (and the longest): A lot of snippets, whereby Tak's plan is foiled

Zim does battle with Tak aboard their ships: Zim's Voot Cruiser against Tak's ship.

Meanwhile, Gaz does a jig (reluctantly), that causes Gir to act wildly, and, at the same time, make MiMi act wildly, and thus, sabotage tak's ship.

Lastly, Dib runs towards an on/off switch, that proceeds to stop the machine from working, and pump all of Earth's magma (and a few weenies) back into the core.

Twenty-second mission: Zim defeats Tak, who taunts him first.

Tak: "I don't know how you did it Zim. You're not even an invader, you know! The Tallest lied to you!"

Zim: "No one's takes Zim's mission. NO ONE !"

Twenty-third mission: Zim reports to the Tallests, who seem rather mad about their failed conspiracy.

Zim: "Tak's plan was ruined!"

Purple: "Hey ! I like snacks !"

Zim looks forlorn, as he utters:

Zim: "I know you do. I know."

Twenty fourth Scene: As Dib scans the night sky with his telescope, he notices an incoming shooting star. As he discovers the shooting star we hear this, voiceover:

Dib: "We've only seen what's come to us from up there. Don't you wanna just fly out there and see it all?"

Dib discovers the remnants of Tak's ship, and his face lights up in the prospect of opportunity.

Twenty-fifth scene(and final scene): As Tak's ship drifts off into space, we hear this final, edited, voiceover:

Tak: "Your mission is all a big lie! I'll come back, and you're gonna pay….. ( the tone hit's a menacing new low)…. As I ruin your life."

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