Sorry I haven't updated for more than a month…If you were following my other story, "A Wolf's Nature", then you would have found out that I had a bit of writer's block…But with the things going on in my life at the moment…I guess I've been inspired.

As for that little "contest" I had with which story I would start next…It's still being decided…My friend wanted me to do one, but I had a fight with her, so I once again need help deciding between the two. Both summaries for the stories are on my profile…Check them out if you want (under "Future Stories"). The story with the most votes wins and will be started first.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Invader Zim or any of the songs. I am not claiming that I do!

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Chapter 14: Waiting for Tomorrow.

"Zim…Where have you been?" Ember asked as she turned to look at her husband. She sat in a chair; in front of the main monitor in the lab.

Zim walked out of the elevator; someone trailing behind him. "Getting help." He said as he glanced at the person behind him.

Ember looked back once more and smiled slightly. "Well well…If it isn't Dib. I haven't seen you since right after the twins were born." She said as she stood to greet Dib.

"Yeah…Well I have been busy raising my own family." Dib said with a little laughter in his voice. After a short pause, a serious look appeared on his face. "Any leads?"

Ember looked down at the floor; a sad look in her eyes. "No." She closed her eyes as tightly as she could to stop the tears.

"We'll find him, Ember." Zim said in a gentle voice as he snapped out of his thoughts. He stepped closer and pulled her into a comforting hug.

Dib watched this and felt the need to find the boy he considered a nephew grow stronger. "What do you need me to do?" He asked in a confidence filled voice.

Zim and Ember pulled apart and both looked back at Dib.

"We need you by our side." Zim said.

"Just like the old days, space boy?" Dib asked with a smirk on his face.

Zim nodded; also with a smirk.

A silence filled the room…That is, until…

"Dad?"

Dib turned at the familiar voice.

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"Come, Kodi. It's time to meet our master." The raven said as it perched on Kodi's shoulder as he walked out of his room.

"Okay." Kodi said. He looked down at the grey jacket he wore; same as the ones that Ash and Serina wore. It had the same symbol on it that the wristband had.

The raven flew up and began to lead Kodi down the hall and make a right turn.

Kodi obeyed and followed; feeling a bit excited with finally getting to meet his master. He would constantly play with his wristband. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his Zune; he picked a song.

Is it any wonder why I'm scared,
If I was a little younger would I
care,
feeling like the walls are growing stronger,
I don't know if this cage can hold me any longer

Kodi looked down at his wristband; this almost caused him to run right into the closed door at the end of the hallway. He stopped himself and looked up at the raven.

"Pay attention, child." It said.

"…Sorry." Kodi said with a small innocent smile.

you never dreamed you'd have to love your life so guarded,
cause they'll find a way to make you feel discarded

I'm not afraid of tomorrow,
I'm only scared of myself,
feels like my insides are on fire, and I'm looking through the eyes of someone else

The door slid open; revealing a large room. Kodi walked in; just enough for the door to slide closed without it closing on him. He looked around and could see several others talking about plans and looking at maps.

A large balcony rose high above the floor; a long stairway on either end. At the very center of the balcony was a tall chair…someone sitting in it.

"Master?" The raven asked as it perched itself on one of the two snake statues that were near the door.

I never thought they'd want me to go even faster,
never thought I took my foot off the gas,
everybody loves to be in on the pressure,
but I know they're all waiting for the crash

The chair turned; the person in it still hid in the shadows.

"What is it?" The female asked in a stern voice.

"You wanted to see the latest recruit?" The raven asked as it bowed its head.

The master moved her head to look down at Kodi; she stood and leaned on the small railing in front of her. "Oh yes…Kodi."

you never dreamed you'd have to live your life so guarded,
cause they'll find a way to make you feel discarded,
things have changed you've become a complication,
can make it through another days
humiliation

Kodi couldn't help but feel fear. He couldn't see her eyes…but he could tell that she was glaring down at him. His midnight blue eyes broke the stare.

"So nice to see you." She said in a nice voice. "With you on our side…I know we'll win."

"Win what?" Kodi asked; looking back up at her.

"That's not important right now…No need for you to worry about it." She said as she sat back down.

I'm not afraid of tomorrow,
I only scared of myself,
feels like my insides are on fire and I'm looking through the eyes of someone else

someone else...

The raven flew down and landed on Kodi's shoulder.

"Just know this, child…" The master paused waiting till she knew that she had Kodi's complete attention, "all you have to do is wait for tomorrow."

Kodi looked down…a little confused.

is it any wonder why the answer keeps me petrified ,
is it any wonder why ,
I'm scared.....

The master swung back around in her chair to stare at the monitor in front of her. "Kodi…you may leave." She said in a calm and emotionless voice.

"I shall lead him back." The raven said as it bowed its head once more and flew off Kodi's shoulder.

Kodi turned and walked out; following the raven. He felt disappointed…but he felt that him being patient would do best in this sort of situation.

Both Kodi and the raven disappeared in the dark shadows of the hallway. Kodi put his Zune and ear buds away…thinking about several things at once.

'Why am I so important?' He asked over and over in his mind between thoughts.

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"…Dylan?" Dib turned and faced his son.

"Dad! What's going on?" Dylan asked as he walked up to his father. He glanced at Zim…staring into his red eyes.

"How…How did you get here?" Dib asked as he kneeled down to his son.

"I followed…So, all those stories you told me about Zim were true?" He asked; finally looking away from Zim.

Zim was speechless…He had been so careful to keep Dib's family out of this. He was told that Dylan and Gretchen were both asleep.

Dib sighed. "Yes…But you have to go home! This is no place for a kid to be!"

"How did he even get down here?" Ember asked.

"I showed him the way." Maddie said; walking out of the shadows.

"Madeline!" Zim and Ember yelled in unison as they looked down at their daughter.

Maddie looked down…knowing that she was in trouble, (the last time she was called by her full name was when her and Kodi had accidently cracked one of the monitors in the lab with the football they were playing with).

"You were supposed to stay upstairs with Gir and Serpent!" Ember said; trying not to yell anymore.

Zim was so upset at this point that he didn't know what to say…He was about to blow up at his daughter when a loud siren went off; alerting him of an incoming call.

"Oh great! Who could possibly be calling?!" Zim yelled as she turned towards the monitor.

"Wait!" Ember said. She put herself between Zim and the keyboard; stopping him from answering it.

"Ember, what are you—"

Ember interrupted Zim. "While you were getting Dib…I was asking for help from someone else." Ember said; stepping towards the keyboard.

"Who?" Dib asked as he was able to look away from Dylan.

Ember reached for the button to answer the call.

"…Ember, you didn't!" Zim yelled right as the monitor showed who was calling. "My…My Tallests." He said nervously.

"We need their help, Zim…And we can't wait till tomorrow." Ember whispered to Zim as she looked up at the Tallests.

"You needed our help?" Tallest Red asked.

"Yes…" Ember said, glancing at Zim; seeing the nervous look in his eyes. "…With our test subject…I'm afraid he's been kidnapped…and he has valuable information about Zim. We need your help to track him down…I also feel that he was kidnapped by the Resisty; so it'll be important to the Armada too." Ember explained; trying to make it seem like that "test subject" wasn't her only son.

"Very well." Tallest Red said.

As Zim and the Tallest talked about plans; Ember stepped away. She kept Maddie hidden in the shadows, since she refused to go back up to the house level.

Dib and Dylan stood near; also trying to hide themselves.

Maddie clung to her mother; wishing that her brother was there…missing his annoying ways.

Ember held her daughter close. 'Please, Kodi…Please be okay.' She thought.

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A little short than I wanted…but it's okay. I'm just glad that I was able to find some time to finish this chapter. I was actually hoping to have this story finished by now…Sorry.

But, I think most of you will be happy to find out that…Though, this story is the last sequel to have a major, epic storyline….It is not the last sequel. I will have 2 more stories…Maybe even 3. DO NOT EXPECT ANYMORE EPIC BATTLES!!!

Song: Tomorrow by: SR-71

Next chapter should be up soon! (I hope)