Shorter chapter this time, but I had to get this one out of the way for the next one. I hope you all like cores! And again, I don't own Portal or Invader Zim, seriously can I stop saying this I think it should be pretty obvious.
Skoodge was sitting on the couch with GIR, watching Earth movies and eating popcorn while Zim babbled endlessly to Tallest Purple, when the screen switched to a static-filled image of a pair of purple eyes. He quickly suggested that the robot go make some waffles or something (he'd have to clean everything up later, but at least GIR wouldn't bother him for a while) before addressing the Irken on the screen.
"Tak?" Well, this was strange. Why would Tak be calling him? "Why are you calling me?"
"I... I need help, and you're the only Irken nearby other than Zim. He's – he's not listening, is he?" She sounded nervous. Something was very wrong here.
"No, he's calling the Tallest. Again. Something about Former Tallest Miyuki sending him cryptic messages," muttered Skoodge. He winced at the sound of glass breaking somewhere, knowing that he'd probably be the one to clean it up later. GIR was utterly useless, Computer didn't care, the Roboparents were totally insane, Minimoose had no arms, and Zim was... Zim. Which left Skoodge to do everything himself. He laughed darkly at the thought that he was still better off exiled here with Zim than being launched into planets.
"Good. I guess. Why do you put up with him anyways? Never mind, the point is the humans are coming and I don't have a working ship. I'd... I'd appreciate it if you could come get me before they do, and maybe don't mention this to anyone. Thanks," she said quietly. Skoodge nodded. Tak probably had a hard enough time asking for help, he didn't need to damage her pride any further by telling anyone about it.
"Alright, I'll be there in a few minutes." Another crash, and Zim's voice shouting. "Uh, sounds like Zim's pretty distracted right now, so he shouldn't notice anything for at least an hour." He ended the call and hopped in Zim's Voot Cruiser.
