Yay! Thanks for all of the reviews! It really makes my day when I wake up to write another chapter and there's another review or two or three!!!! : Luv to you all!

I know, my ability to keep characters in character is deffinitely lacking, especially in this story....I hope that it is still a semi-enjoyable read, though, if only for the ridiculousness of it : )

heh. I knew that Medea was a sorceress, but I didn't know she had children. Unless she was the one who murdered her own children? I can't remember.....schooling slipping away.....: P

Chapter 6

They all jumped at the sound of the air lock being hit with a tremendous force. Jack and Barry turned to investigate, but didn't get farther than the door before they were backing up, baffled expressions on their faces.

"What is it?"

"Looks like a robot."

"Its so small, though"

"It couldn't have made that noise, could it?"

Gir stared at them for a few moments before falling into a fit of giggles. "YOU look like Spacemen!!!" He advanced on them with an insane grin.

"Gir! Come here!"

Gir turned at the sound of his master's voice. "Sir!" He blasted over to Zim, eyes now glowing red.

"Gir, where were you?!

"....." Gir didn't reply, ditching the determined expression, eyes returning to normal. He was now staring at Medea quite raptly. "GAZZY! You're all growed up!" He began to cry, wiping his eyes with her hair. Medea watched quizzically, debating whether to inquire about Gaz, or just let the little robot cry its heart out.

Zim sighed. "Gir! That's not Gaz. We need to report to the ship, now!"

Gir swung around, a metallic hand at his temple. The screen popped out of the top of his head, a view of gray fiz appearing on it.

"Gir! Pick up the ship's signal!"

The screen now showed a view of the inside of the ship, from the driver seat back. Gaz and Dib could be seen in the back corners, playing a hand- held game and looking out the window panel.

"Dib! Gazzy!"

Dib and Gaz turned at the sound of their mother's voice, wide-eyed. They could see her on the screen, sitting on some sort of bed beside Zim, who was wearing an exasperated expression. They rushed over, getting as close as possible.

"Mom!" They cried in unison, palms against the image, eyes moistening.

She covered her mouth with one hand, tears sliding down her cheek. Her eyes were emblems of true happiness, though, taking in the growth of her children. She wished they were in her arms.

Zim sat to the side watching the ridiculous display of a mere reunion. Pheh. Mediocre human emotions! He was almost tempted to stop the transmission right then and there. He chuckled. If it were just Dib, he probably would....

"How do we get down there?" Dib asked, turning to Zim.

Zim looked up to glare at Dib. He hadn't had time to formulate an amazing plan. "I don't know yet." He answered truthfully, if not a little viciously. He stood up to eye the room he was currently in. There was no way he could repair this ship, lacking both tools and the basic structural ideas of human vessels. If only there was some way to turn off the security system...

He tapped his fingertip against his chin. There had to be some device which was keeping the planet's defenses functional. He turned to the two male humans, standing off to the side, still attempting to register what was going on.

"Do either of you know where the planet's security field is being administered from?"

Jack shook his head. Barry narrowed his eyes.

"I have a vague idea, why?"

"So we can get off this wretched planet, of course!"

"You're the ones who made it this way!" Barry pointed an accusing finger at the tiny alien in front of him.

"What are you talking about?" Zim asked, with a tint of curiosity.

"If you Irkens hadn't tried to conquer this planet, killing ALL of its inhabitants, we wouldn't be stuck here! They would have never activated the security system!"

Zim smirked up at him. "I'm guessing you assume that we are the only race bent on conquest in the entire galaxy..."

"Maybe not, but likely the most horrible."

"Perhaps you are not as dumb as you look, human. We are, without question, the BEST at what we do. Muahahahah!"

Barry sent the laughing Irken a reproachful look. "That's not something to be proud of."

Zim stopped laughing to fix Barry with a malicious glare. "You DARE insult our superior way of life?!"

"Obviously."

Jack watched the two face off with an amused smile. He wondered which one he'd have to hold back. Probably Barry, he thought, unless the Irken had incredible strength to make up for his size. He was betting on Barry losing his cool first...

"That's enough, both of you." Medea walked over, stepping between them. She made herself sound chiding, although she couldn't remember being more happy in her life. Gir was looking at them from her arms, wishing he had brought popcorn kernels.

"My Dib says he can probably shut off the security system if he could form a link to it through his laptop. He says he's fairly used to that kind of thing by now." She smiled down at Zim knowingly.

He looked up at her a tad bit fearfully. He was sure she now knew why he had come to Earth. But would she tell anyone? He shifted his glance to Barry. He shuddered. He hoped not...

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Sorry, a bit short. I'm actually going to leave the house before 1pm today! Be amazed, very amazed!

Aw. I hope Med's ok. I haven't heard from him for a couple of chapters... ; )