The Alternate Reality

by Potatoes4Eva

AU.What if Zim wasn't an Invader? A stubborn trickster bent on saving eveyone he cares about, Zim goes on a dangerous mission to start the final battle, and retreive the person he wished to see once more. R&R Rated for language in my author's notes.

1. Prologue

The Alternate Reality
By: Potatoes4Eva
Invader Zim (C) Jhonen Vasquez

Prologue:

The stars were bright, shining and spinning in the dark night sky. Moon glowing, a purple hue spread it's arms across the horizon, mixing with the shadow of nightfall. It was a good time to be outside on Xavious (*1). Then again, Xavious was a gorgeous planet altogether. It was always a good- no-a wonderfultime to be outside, in the open air.

He adored his home; loved it with every single fiber of his beeing and every call or nerve in his body. He had been raised here. He was only a smeet, after all, around 6 Xavian years old. He couldn't say he had grown up on Xavious yet, though he would be a proud Irkavian to say so.

Not many Xavians were of the Irken species. There were Vortians, Plookesians, Meekrob, and even Blorchians, but Irkens were rare. There were probably 6 to 7 on the planet altogether. It wasn't surprising; The Irken species usually just followed the "Tallests'" orders as their PAKS had told them to. Not many had the strength to disobey the PAK...

She was there suddenly; his sister. Her magenta-red eyes, her spring-green skin, her long black antennea, and her sipper-tooth smile. He smiles back. Make that "his sister" into "his best friend".

People said they looked an awful lot alike. Usually, people couldn't even tell them apart! But, if they looked hard enough, they'd see.

"When'd you suppose Mommy's comin' back?" she asked, pale moon-light brightening up her already sparkly features (*2).

"I haven't any idea." he replied. Taking her hand, he added, "But, she'll come home soon. And until she retuens, I'll protect you, Zima (*3)!"

He puffed out his chest, clad in usual red Irken uniform. What he said was all truth; no harm would come to his sister while he was around! She smiled at him; a warm, thankful, all-knowing smile. She was a very wise 6-year-old.

"I know, Zim. I know."

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*1: Pronounced "Ex-Ay-Vee-Us".

*2: No, she's not actually glittering. She's just...shining in happiness, okay?

*3: Pronounced "Z-eye-muh".

So... How'd I do? It's only the prologue, and it's kinda short, but it does a bit of explaining and I think the first parts sound really pretty while talking about the nightfall on Xavious. But, that's my opinion. What'd you think of it? Tell me! I love to hear any kind of opinion! If it makes me angry, I'll walk away and think of a polite way to DESTROY YOU- I mean... Thank you. *giggles and cocks head to side adorably* But seriously, how'd you like it?