Zim waited before finally saying something," Red….." The being rolled his eyes and said angrily," Don't address me like I'm your buddy, whether your an Irken or not you still respect me and call me Tallest, oh how I loathe you….."
Dib glared back at him and shouted," You stupid alien, Zim was probably your most loyal of all your people, how can you treat him like nothing!" Red snarled and replied," I am not stupid! And as for Zim I don't care how loyal he apparently is, I was hoping he was sucked into a black hole, not actually find a pathetic planet to take over."

Dib smirked and said," Big bad Red gets angry when someone calls him stupid ooh scary, what you going to do from The Massive?" The computer said," Actually he isn't on the Massive right now."

Both Dib and Zim asked," Wait what, he isn't on the Massive?" The computer continued," It says he is in space at this point, I am not sure where or why, all the system tells me is that the Massive is located at Quadrant 15 in the Seinoa Galaxy, but he is located about 11 light years away."

Zim scratched his head; Dib turned back to the Tallest and said," What are you up to alien!" Red chuckled slightly and said," Why would I tell you what I'm up to, it wouldn't benefit you to know?"

Zim snarled back and said," Well I don't care where you are, what are you up to, I demand to know since you are clearly not on the Massive, which I don't recall you ever doing prior!"

Red snickered and said," well then Zim, since you're so terrifying I will tell you, I am actually headed to Earth at this very moment." Zim wasn't sure he heard him correctly, shaking his head he asked," Wait, you're headed to Earth, what are you coming for then, there is nothing here for you?"

His strange maniacal laugh was not usual to Red as Zim could remember, he shook his head and said," Oh quite on the contrary I'm afraid, you see you're on Earth, the reason I left the Massive, was so I could remove the only thorn in my side left!" He paused for a moment to breathe from his over excitement, he continued," I am coming to kill you Zim!"

Zim actually smiled at this he said," Red if I may be so bold as to say that you can't win a fight against a top warrior such as myself, you are merely the tallest that is all!"

Red's eyes twitched as he gathered what Zim said, he said coldly," One day Zim, I will arrive in one day, live life on this cruddy planet as good as you can, because tomorrow, you will regret sending that virus!" The terminal shut off instantly afterwards.

Dib snickered and said," By his face I don't think you could have gotten him any matter Zim, you must have done a number to him in the past because he had been building up for some time now, but don't worry Zim, we are still here for you right Gaz?"

Gaz was still glaring at the screen, she said darkly," he interrupted me; boy is he going to pay for that!" Dib smiled and said," Yah that's the spirit Gaz, now let's come up with a plan for taking him down, I suppose we can-"

Zim cut him off and said," No Dib-human, I would hate to have my final day if the plan were to fail, knowing the last day was spent plotting a way to defeat Red, come on lets hang out before tomorrow…"

Zim's normal voice was now light and very quiet; Dib sighed heavily and followed after Zim, Gaz quickly scurrying after them.

Zim was setting up the system, if that's what you could actually call it, because he was trying to plug the wrong end into the large TV.

Dib shook his head, had Red really affected him that much that he couldn't even focus, he crossed over and grabbed Zim by the shoulders and turned to face him, staring hi down he said," Look at yourself Zim, what happened to that evil invader we used to know!"

Zim shrugged and said," He died years back, his memory, his memory survive sometime after that, I am no invader Dib, I was just a useless pawn to them."

Dib shook him violently and said," But you're not a pawn to us Zim, you are a friend, now snap out of it, you're the same exact being you were all these years, get a grip so they lied at least now you can get back at them, take your revenge Zim, remember who Zim is."

Zim's sight became fuzzy and the world started to spin until there was nothing, and he fell forward. Dib caught him, Gaz racing over to help him to the couch, Gaz asked," What happened?" Dib shook his head and replied," Not too sure, but from what I have gathered it seems that Zim fainted from all that has happened, let's give him time to rest ok."

Zim looked around, he could see nothing but darkness, suddenly everything came at him at once, he was no longer in a blank world, he stood near a building only the sky was very dark, it must have been night time, suddenly a chilling voice sent his spine crawling," I told you Zim, your nothing, all you are Is another useless life form in my way, and intend to purge you from this universe!"

Zim turned to face Red only now realizing the serious pain in his side, a large wound was visible, his green blood flowing down his dirt and ripped uniform, he slowly stood up and opened his PAK to hi spider legs.

Red pulled out some strange device, Zim could not tell what it was since it was so dark, Red lashed out quickly and struck it across his face, Zim few back and crashed through the walls of a nearby building.

Red approached him and snatched him by his neck, smiling he said," Don't you see now ZIM! You're not even good enough to defeat me, what are you Hmm Zim, your certainly not an Irken, your just simply to dumb for that, and a warrior, but what are you!"

He sent the strange weapon into Zim's stomach and bashed at him, he sent another blow as he continued, he shouted," So what are you then, I'll tell you what you are your nothing!"

Zim shuddered on the ground as he slowly rose to his feet, turning he looked around, his eyes locking on the people and others scattered around, some hurt an others just confused, his eyes rested on tow figures across the street, Gaz and Dib.

They were motionless, Zim didn't want to think they could be dead, he heard a chuckle from behind him, Red said," Oh don't worry about them Zim, the big head is going to be eaten by some beast of my choice and the girl… Since you like her so much I going to be killed personally by me, just before I kill you of course, wouldn't want you to miss it!"

Zim turned to face Red, who was now walking casually towards him, Zim could still hear his voice, and telling him he was nothing and that was all.

A sudden thought entered his head, Dib-human he told me I was Zim, that is who I am, no need for being Irken, I am Zim!

He jumped up and was again on his meta spider legs, Red lunged at him with his weapon, Zim slid under and slammed into his lower torso flipping him as well, Red was hurled back and was surprised by the sudden shock of pain in his stomach, he shouted," How, your nothing compared to me, you always have been!"

Zim shouted," NO, I AM NOT NOTHING, I AM ZIM; all shall fear the mighty Zim and you have made your final mistake Red!" Zim charged at Red who charged back, suddenly the world flashed again and he was in darkness again.

Zim awoke with a wide grin, he shouted," I am Zim, of course the great and all mighty Zim, who needs Irken when you have me!" Dib and Gaz were awakened by his sudden shouting; he had a large grin on his face as he looked to them.

Dib asked confused," I thought you were confused about what to do, and what Red said, what's with the large smile?" Zim patted his head and said," Simple Dib-human I have realized I am greater then Irken, I am ZIM the greatest!"

Zim hopped off of his couch and said," Computer please read to me the time of day?" The computer beeped a few times before it said," Sir it is 7 in the morning sir."

Zim nodded his head and said," Come Dib and Gaz we are headed to Skool!" Dib confused asked," but what about Red, isn't he coming for you?" Zim chuckled and said," Don't worry I know what I am doing Dib-human and sister."

Gaz slanted her eyes and said," you can just say Gaz no need to call me Gaz-human or Dib-sister, why do you still do that anyway?" Zim shrugged and said," It is fun for Zim, don't try and change me from doing so, we must be going now though, for the cranky lady will be mad, not that I care but still!"

Dib and Gaz reluctantly joined the new happier Zim on his way to Skool, even though it seemed like a normal day, they knew sooner or later e would appear and case havoc.

Zim however was just doing as he wanted to have fun before he would probably die, smiling he said," Uh Ms. Bitters what exactly is the day of destruction for Earth?"

Ms. Bitters turned and said," finally one of you catches on, yes Zim the day of destruction is said to take place at the moment of total chaos, which do to your generation, will be very soon, and none of you will survive, because like there was before you, there was NOTHING and likewise afterwards there will be NOTHING!"

Her voice set shivers down most of the classes spines, she said," alright then, we are supposed to watch the news today, because the principle made it mandatory, I would have been fine with yelling at you, but that isn't teaching you anything apparently, now sit down and be quiet so the rest of us can pretend to care!"

She flicked the remote on and slid to her desk, slowly turning to watch, the man said," well that is all Brenda, and we have a special report from Professor Membrane, let's give it up for him!"

Clapping was heard as the scene switched to an open area, Professor Membrane was standing with his hands behind his back, he said as someone signaled him," Greeting viewers, I PROFESSOR MEMBRANE have designed an ingenious device that when used will allow people to fly, well temporarily at least, but the advantages to flight are much more impressive then the injuries that may occur!"

A man said from behind," Look out it's a meteor!" The man pointed up as a ball of fire entered the atmosphere, Professor Membrane remained totally oblivious to it however, the object came into view revealing a strange ship, the ship lands right behind the area the professor was.

The kids in class were intrigued by the strange object that appeared from the sky, Zim and Dib however were horrified for they knew what was inside. The strange glass dome on top opened and a strange being jumped down.

He walked over and shoved Professor Membrane out of the way and smiled viciously into the camera, he said," well Zim this planet sure is different from when you described it, maybe I should think again about invading, after your demise of course!"

The class seemed to turn form the TV to Zim, who was shaking nervously, the being continued," Zim I have a little proposition for you, if I-"He was instantly interrupted as he too was shoved out of the way, Professor Membrane glared at the being who had slight height advantaged so him, he shouted," how dare you push me PROFESSOR MEMBRANE out of the way to speak to Gaz' boyfriend I have ever been ore insulted in my entire life!"

Professor Membrane struck Red across the face with a powerful punch to the jaw, Red flung back and crashed into the stand behind him.

The camera was still able to get everything that was happening, Red instantly hopped back up, he shouted," how dare you strike me across the face, you are going to pay for that!"

He whipped out the strange weapon, Zim instantly realizing what it was shook remembering it form his dream.

Professor Membrane reached into his pocket, he whipped out a strange metal rod, the top part began to spark to life, Membrane and red were now glaring at each other both had an unknown weapon.

Red struck first as he swung out rapidly, Membrane blocked with the metal and quickly countered striking his head, Red spun and kicked him back, and Membrane stumbled back and tripped over some object.

He quickly recovered however surprising everyone, Membrane sent the lighting rod into Red's chest sending him back, red however quickly struck back and cut through his suit, blood was now visible, Membrane looked down and shouted," My suit!"

Anger rushed to his head as a blade emerged from the end of the rod; he slashed across Red's chest, green blood dripped form the open cut.

The two however were very equally matched do to their similar attacks, height, and weapons, Red smiled as his PAK opened revealing his spider like legs (I have seen pictures and he does have a PAK so he can have metal sider legs).

In a sudden quick jab one of his sharp bladed appendages, sliced into Membrane's stomach, Dib slammed his chair away in anger and horror, Zim watched unable to think about it.

Red smiled and said," You can't beat a member of the Irken race with such a weak weapon!" Membrane was no longer moving, his head perched up suddenly and he said while his glasses seemed to shimmer," you know that Metal Is a great conduit for lightning?"

Red rolled his eyes and said," So what, everyone knows that?" Membrane held up his metal rod, Red's eyes widened more and he tried to pull his leg free, all a bit to late however.

Lighting shocked through his body and into his PAK as Professor Membrane sent wave after wave of lighting into his body.

Red slammed him aside and whipped his claw free, he turned and said," Hmm, quite a formidable opponent, for your intriguing skill in combat I have decided to allow you the honor of living, now then Zim, if you have been watching as you can see I am still fine and even though his attempt was good he lacked the skill to finish me, now here is the proposal, you will fight for the humans and if you win, either I am dead or I will leave, and if I win, I get to kill you and take over the Earth I am waiting Zim!"

The class once again had their attention on him, Dib said as he ran by," Come on Zim we have to go!" Zim hopped out of his desk, and followed before he was gone he heard," Get him Zim!"

He nodded his head and took off towards Gaz and Dib who he was sure was already waiting for them, as his theory was correct the three quickly found the area the broadcast had been at, there sitting alone was Red smiling at them as they approached, Professor Membrane was no longer there however, surprising to the three, now the being was only a few feet away, his hands behind his back smiling at them.