EXILE DIB:CHAPTER 9:SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

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Bridge Technician Varck was rather put off. He'd been waiting for a promotion, maybe to Fleet Captain. But now this whole stupid business with Zim and Purple led to him and the rest of the Massive's crew being taken to Earth, where the Control Brains couldn't evaluate his performance. Now he had to wait another three years before he could be considered for promotion. Not to mention the fact that he had to oversee a troubling landing on this stupid planet, since there were no landing facilities for the Massive.

"What's wrong, Varck?" asked his partner in crime, Blarr. He was rather dull, and the only reason Varck associated with him at all is because they'd both been assigned to Communications.

"I can't believe that the Tallest wants to meet with Zim. I mean, what reason could he possibly have to meet with an exile?" said Varck.

"He has his reasons. Besides, since Purple went MIA, Red's been acting weird." said Blarr

"That he has." agreed Varck.

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In Zim's base...

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"Hello my Tallest!" said Computer in a singsongy voice. Red was acting weirdly, wringing his hands and biting his lip.

"Hello, Computer. Could you get me a lift?" said Red halfheartedly.

"Of course, my Tallest." said Computer. He was very confused. Wasn't Red supposed to be the cynical, sarcastic Tallest? He'd never seen him act like this.

As he ascended, Red remembered what Zim had said.

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Flash back to two minutes ago...

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"HA, you still think Purple is alive! I thought he was the dumb one!" laughed Zim. Although surrounded by Enforcers, he still acted irreverent and cocky towards Red.

"What do you mean, Zim?" asked Red nervously.

"I saw the ship crash myself. No one could have survived that!" said Zim, as the

Enforcers crept closer. The light glinted off of their dull gray armor.

Red began to walk away, a hint of a smirk on his face. "Well, in that case..." he said, motioning to the guards. "Take him to the brig,he's useless to us now." Zim paled, and the Enforcers grabbed him, and flew off.

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"What's the matter my Tallest? You can tell me anything." Computer asked. He hadn't gotten that Freudian analysis chip for nothing, after all.

"Nothing." said Red dejectedly.

"You know, when people say 'nothing', there's usually something wrong." said Computer in a friendly way.

"I don't want to talk about it.

"Okay."

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Varck was used to being yelled at by Red, so when he asked nicely to begin the launch sequence, he took several seconds to process the command.

The Massive slowly began sliding forward, it's secondary engines firing. Then, it activated it's main engines, and a plume of plasma blasted down the street, frying several birds. The ship flew forwards, crushed a few houses, and was gone.

Varck noticed a small light flashing on his control. He'd never terminated the search for Purple, and now apparently there was a result.

"My Tallest, you're not gong to believe this."

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Sorry for the delay. Video games, carpal tunnel caused by video games, and homework prevented me from writing. But rest assured, this story will continue as long as you keep reviewing.

SKARRCH OUT *BANG*