Okay by the 10th chapter you should know the disclaimer drill by now so I am not going to say it. Sorry to any fans of mine desperate for my update of this for it being so late but rest assured I will update! It just takes me awhile some times. If you like this then you may want to read some of my other fics too. Well here is what you readers have waited for Chapter 10 of Tak's Deadly Return:
"That was close. Too close for my tastes." Pequility said hyperventilating with wisteria flowers falling from his hair to the ground at his feet. "This is not good at all. I have to do something and soon." He sighed as he put his sword back in the sheath. He looked around for any more Meekrob soldiers then walked away. After a minute of walking he turned his head around and said, "Sasoria is not weak." as if he was telling some invisible person behind him.
Pequility had always grown up with the ridicule that came with being the crown prince of Sasoria. He looked at the nearby stream at his frail reflection. He had to face the fact that he did not appear strong and that no one would take him seriously. Sasorians appeared fragile in the Universe's eyes and they would always be assumed weak due to that. This stigma made him upset when the Irkens decided to pass on Sasoria. While it was a good thing they didn't, it also meant that they were seen as nothing and some sort of planet of fools. If an Irken Invasion took place, you knew your planet was strong. The planets with the strongest races were all they cared about. It was insulting to think that one of the greediest races in the universe would not even bother with their planet. Now Pequility was itching for a fight and the Meekrob were picking one.
As he walked away the Meekrob scout sent out the death aura, which was rarely felt by anyone, was sent to Lomein and Chowfun's base. I was attacked and destroyed by a Sasorian. The plans will not go ahead as expected. Backup and revision of the plot is needed. Chowfun was watching for the messages by meditation and the mindlink he had with the scout. "I think we're going to have a little trouble here." Chowfun panicked while trying to keep his composure. Shit! The Grand Ruler will have my chakrahead for this! Our mission is going up in flames!
"Oh forgive my bluntness but what was your first clue there?" Lomein yelled. He was floating around in an angered circle ready to beat some sense into his commander. "Like I said, maybe the relationship between the chosen Dib and Tak isn't too bad. Dib doesn't seem to want to use his children to fight us. He seems the type to fight for self defense and not personal gain."
"No… there is something more going on here. I don't know what but something is going to happen. Something big…"Chowfun said. "This act on our scout by the Sasorian's leader can be used for a reason to declare all out war on them."
"Or they could declare war on us." Lomein said. "Pequility was attacked by us. His strike was in self-defense. They may be peace loving but when push comes to shove, they will fight back."
"They aren't trained like we are or the Irkens are. Our lives are devoted to building our spiritual energy and the Irkens are made soldiers from birth practically. Sasorians are just a race. They don't know how to fight like we do."
"You saw what Pequility did. He killed our scout like slicing mantqutter for a piece of bread." Lomein said as an image of a scout being spread across the ground like butter or mantqutter came to mind. "I think that all Sasorians know Luna Sasori Hari. They may not be very war-like on the surface but they can turn deadly in a heartbeat. They strive for balance and if they don't get it, they will war until it is restored again."
"Yeah and we disturbed their balance didn't we?" Chowfun said worried.
"Yes sir." Lomein nodded.
"If we had left them alone, we may have been able to get them to cooperate peacefully." Chowfun said.
Lomein went back to his section of the abandoned cave covered by fallen trees that they used as a hideout for making their plans. Here he was supposed to take notes and help with there scheming and plans. He had given up awhile ago and just feebly went along with Chowfun's plans knowing that nothing could stop him. But he also knew the time was coming that he had to do something to stop his Empire's overall plans. Once the Grand Ruler heard about the Irken and Human hybrid that had their powers in with it as well he demanded the children be 'taken care of'. Lomein talked him out of it but they were to kidnap the babies as soon as they were born and take them to Meekrob for training to serve them. Innocent children were going to be used for their greed partially due to his mouth.
They are children. Irk is not interested in them because of Dib's blood in them. They will see them as a lesser life form worth more than their father, less than their mother. Lomein thought looking back at Chowfun.
Tak was asleep on the couch from exhaustion. Normally Irkens only slept if they wanted to but if they were being pushed too far physically, their Paks would force them to sleep for a little bit in an effort to recharge. This kid is draining Tak. She has a lot of endurance but still. This is proving to be quite dangerous for everyone. Tak, Pequility, the baby, the whole planet of Sasoria, me. I don't know how much more we can take of this. Dib thought as he sat down in the chair across from the couch where Tak was sleeping. He placed his face in his hands and then looked out at the window. "I'm in way over my head here. Why did I have to get myself into this?"
He flung himself back into the chair and thought about all the obvious danger they were in. He knew that somehow, someway the Meekrob were going to get them or he would make them let them alone and let them live in peace. Yet Dib knew that if nothing was done, the Meekrob would never let him and Tak alone. If he could, he would wish himself back to before the whole fiasco began. Sure he loved Tak with all of his being but was his love for her worth the danger he put her and his unborn child in? "Why? Why did I do it? Why did I give into my desires!?" Dib said as if he was calling out to a higher power. "How come I didn't see this coming?!"
"You couldn't have known. Tak didn't know herself. She is the first pregnant Irken in generations." Pequility said as he walked in. "She didn't know of the possibility until recently either."
"How do you know that?" Dib asked.
"Because I helped Tak with the research into her race's past." He said putting the sword back in the sheath. He had taken it out as an effort to protect himself in case of another attack. "I suggested that she look back into Irken history to help answer her questions."
"Wow. I can't thank you enough." Dib said. "I feel so bad dragging you and the rest of your planet into this. If there is anything I can do for you, name it."
Pequility smiled and placed his sword down. He then sat down and placed his willow-like fingers on his chin. He stretched and kept thinking. Dib is offering a lot. He is trying to recompense for the trouble he and Tak are causing. I have to act accordingly here. He stood up and placed his hands on Dib's shoulders. "Well I have a few things to ask of you so be ready."
"I am Pequility sir." Dib nodded.
"First of all, drop the sir thing. You don't need to be that formal with me. Second, I want you to be an active influence in the lives of your twins."
"TWINS!!" Dib yelled in shock. "I thought there was only one baby or smeet or whatever on the way! Why did you drop this bombshell on me now?!"
"Yeah…Tak said you would take it like that but our recent check of Tak showed that so yeah...speaking of which I also want you to help out in our local hospitals and medical clinics. I will not ask you and Tak for money but I do want you to help us live like we helped you. It's only fair." Pequility said as he brushed some more wisteria flowers from his hair. "Sasoira is built on community and our defenses are just that, defensive. Speaking of which I need to teach you and Tak this," He turned around and opened the bag he had brought with him. In it was 2 swords not as good as his, which was exclusively made for the royal family in Sasoria, but they were still of excellent quality. "Luna Sasori Hari. It is your best and possibly only line of defense against the Meekrob. Keep this also in your mind: they know an Irken's weakness, all of them. The most important thing is for you to figure out how to use your powers to help protect Tak. Keep a shield on her Pak at the bare minimum."
"Water and meat just burn her skin; that heals." Dib said blankly.
"How did you know that?" Pequility asked.
"I learned it back when I was trying to stop Zim from Invading Earth. I watched Zim constantly and when I got these powers I thought I was going to succeed in my goal. They told me that it was to defeat Zim and the Irkens once and for all and without a second thought to Tak, who was on the moon at the time, I accepted with more than enthusiasm. Then Tak came back and I totally ignored what they wanted me to use my powers for. Tak was the only thing on my mind. She was my everything and I didn't care about destroying Zim until she said she wanted to." Dib explained.
"Wow." Pequility said amazed. "You know that is touching and part of the reason you are in the mess you are."
"You think I don't know that already?" Dib said turning to Pequility with an extremely annoyed look. "I am not as stupid as I look or my actions suggested!"
"I'm sorry I know how this must feel but still." Pequility sighed.
"I know I know." Dib moped. "I just wish there was some way to reverse what I did. I know on Earth some women chose to abort their babies but I am not going to let that happen; this is my action's consequences and it's more of a man to take care of his children that to ditch them or kill them before they are even born.
He looked up and walked to the window. He saw wisteria and sakura blossoms blowing in the cooling breeze. Things were getting darker and colder sooner. Somehow it felt to Dib as if the weather was reflecting his life. He was a father at a very young age but he was on a planet that would be more than willing to help if he exchanged the favor. Sasorians didn't shun him and Tak so he wasn't worried about the some of the problems. What made things worse however was that the Meekrob chose him to stop the Irkens and they would stop at nothing to make sure he did the job and wouldn't rest until they had their energy hands on him which led him to deal with the guilt of putting a whole planet in danger just because of him.
"Well I must be going for the night." Pequility sighed getting up when he noticed the sun setting out the window.
"Wait!" Dib yelled as Pequility got up.
"What is it Dib?" He asked.
"I need you to help me master Luna Sasori Hari. I have to tackle the Meekrob head-on. I'm human so I may be able to weaken them. They don't know human weaknesses right?" Dib said on his knees. He knew that if he was going to save Tak and their children he would have to learn this skill quick. The fact humans were looked at like animals to the rest of the universe.
"You know that humans are looked down upon." Pequility said. From what he knew of Dib it seemed like something he would know already. "Nearly every race thinks that."
"I know." Dib said.
"Most UFO visits your people see are just tours by aliens who want to see a Zoo or go on a wildlife safari." Pequility sighed.
"I know. They either experiment with us or just stare. I studied the paranormal since I was born." Dib said back. "So that is why I really need to learn it. You wouldn't expect something like a polar bear or a falcon or something like that to come in and shoot a human with a gun. You did mention that the Meekrob see us humans as animals right?"
"Yes." Pequility agreed and smiled at him as he thought about what Dib said. "You also possess their powers as well; their energy flows inside of you. This may become even more lethal if you can combine the Meekrob energy with Luna Sasori Hari."
"Yes. From what I have examined this energy is like lighting; powerful but unstable. It just comes out in blue sparks that take a lot of talent to focus that is poor at best for long distance attack. From what I saw when you used it, Luna Sasori Hari it is concentrated and even energy that points where the yielder aims it to go. I believe that the Sasorian essence can be fused with the Meekrob energy to make each other more deadly and powerful." Dib said.
"That could work. I must go home to my family now. I will see you at the Virgo Scorpius base on the other side of the river at noon tomorrow. Your training and Tak's if she consents to coming, will begin."Pequility nodded pointing at Dib. "I must be going."
"Bye." Dib waved. As Pequility shut the door, Tak began to stir.
She rubbed her eyes and got up. "What's going on?" she asked.
"Pequility came up with a good offensive defense for us. Training begins tomorrow at noon if you want to come with me. I am not letting you or our twins get hurt at all. I got you into this, I will get you out." Dib said firmly.
"And I am going to help get us out too. I am partially to blame for giving into my desires as well." Tak smiled at the prospect of a good fight. "Oww. I swear these smeets are developing faster than I thought."
"Well Pequility said that his race was good with medics and many other races turn to Sasoria for treatment of their leaders." Dib said. "You are in good hands." He took Tak's hands in his and pulled her close. "I promise you." He said kissing her. He then put his hands on Tak's abdomen to feel the babies. "I think I feel a heartbeat."
"Whoo… that's a relief. At least one of them won't need a Pak then." Tak smiled.