Ch3
Setting 1 Tak's base
Tak and Skoodge were busy watching "Aliens" with popcorn in between them.
-Ellen Ripley- Get away from her you bitch.
-Tak- No, how about you get away from big momma before she eats you? Tsk, typical human.
-Skoodge- Tak, I am not sure the humans will let the…
-Tak- Shh- Skoodge, no spoilers. Even if they are only assumptions.
-Skoodge- Ok.
-Tak- That's it, big momma, one scratch and its over for- (Just then the tv went all fuzzy.) What?! No! -
-Skoodge- Looks like someone is calling us.
-Tak- I swear- if I miss something important, the one responsible will pay so horribly they… (Just then the Wisest appeared on the screen.)
-Wisest- Tak…
-Tak- (She stood and saluted nervously.) My Wisest! It's an honor and a surprise! Skoodge and I were just watching Aliens…
-Skoodge- Yes, my Wisest, it is this really good movie where aliens try to invade planets by laying their eggs inside their victims' bodies. And when they hatch the host dies horribly and the alien grows stronger than before. It is very fascinating and…
-Tak- We had no idea you would call…
-Wisest- Don't worry Tak. I have an important mission for you. I need you to go to the Zoo and ruin Julie and (she signed in annoyance.) Zim's date.
-Tak- …A chance to ruin Zim's day? Thank you for this opportunity my Wisest. I won't let you down.
-Wisest- You had better not. The last agents I sent failed miserably. So I am counting on you, Tak. Remember, I will be watching. (She hung up.)
-Tak- Skoodge, record the rest of the movie. I will be back soon.
-Skoodge- No, I'm coming with you.
-Tak- Why? I don't need any help, destroying Zim's date will be easy and long overdue.
-Skoodge- That is why I am coming. I know you hate Zim. So I am going to make sure you don't go too far.
-Tak- Skoodge, you know Zim deserves whatever he get's.
-Skoodge- No, he doesn't. I worked too hard to convince Hoo-Lan to help those two with their relationship to let it be ruined.
-Tak- Of course this is about your shipping chart.
-Skoodge- Tak, I won't stop you because it is an order from the Wisest, but I won't let you kill Zim. He is my friend and my niece's dad.
-Tak- But he kicked you out. Not to mention my own long history with Zim. He is long overdue for some payback.
-Skoodge- He only did that because I threw a party when he told me not to. Also if he had not done that then I would not have been around to save you from the FBI agents. So for Amethyst's sake and because of that incident we should not kill him or take it too far.
-Tak- (She groaned in annoyance.) You are lucky you are cuter than you're annoying.
-Skoodge- Thank you. (He said as he set the recording.) Wait, you think I am cute?
-Tak- Clearly. Now come on, we have a prank to play. (She put on her disguise hologram and ran off.)
-Skoodge- Gosh… (He was blushing as he put on his own disguise and chased after her.)
Setting 2 Back at the Zoo
Zim and the others were heading to the next exhibit that they wanted to explore when Julie asked a question.
-Julie- Well, where would you guys like to go next?
-Curly- Yeehaw! Attention all y'all cowboys and cowgirls out there. Have you ever wanted to ride horses and zebras through the savanna? Well now you can at our Savanna Rodeo!
-Amethyst- Oh! I want to do that. Please, Julie? Zim? Can we go ride the horses please? (She gave them the smeet eyes.)
-Julie- Sure. (They ran off to the horse stadium.)
-Zim- Ok you kids, have fun.
-Amethyst- Wait, you are not going with us?
-Zim- You want me to get on that revolting stink creature? No way.
-Amethyst- Come on, Zim it will be fun.
-Zim- No.
-Amethyst- But you had no trouble riding Julie when we fought Doom.
-Zim- That was different! Julie is a beautiful warrior, not a stupid earth creature.
-Julie- Thanks for the complement, Zim but equines are majestic and strong not stupid.
-Zim- Why do you bring up iguanas?
-Rachel- Equine is another word for horse, it comes from Equus ferus caballus; The scientific name for horses.
Everyone turns to Rachel, surprised.
-Rachel- We learned that in girl scouts last week. Can't do archery everyday- sometimes it rains.
-Julie- Very informative, Rachel.
-Rachel- Thanks Julie. Saphira, better take on your bird form and watch us ride.
-Saphira- Right (She did just that.)
-Rachel- Good, also Zim we understand if you are too scared to ride the horses.
-Zim- What?! Zim, afraid? Never. I will show you. Hey filthy human, all five of us want to ride the efwans. (He said giving Curly the money.)
-Rachel- Equines.
-Zim- Whatever.
-Curly- (He took the money.) Ok, kids! You got here just in time. We were almost out of steeds.
-Amethyst- But what about those over there?
-John- Oh no, those stallions have not been broken yet. You will have to choose from the ones in the corral.
-Curly- But you can feed them after your ride.
-John- What do you mean to tell me you forgot to feed them again?
- Curly- Quiet greenhorn. I will do it later, I promise.
-Amethyst- Hmm, unlikely. Poor horses. Don't worry I will make sure you get fed later. (They all ran into the fence to pick their horses.)
Setting 3 Meanwhile with Dib's group. Who were watching the others from their hiding place in the bushes.
-Dib- Well there is no sign of Tak, yet. (He said holding binoculars in one hand and ice cream in the other.) Maybe she won't come.
-Hailey- I don't know Dib. I doubt the Wisest would give up that easily. (She had some Irken lickys.)
-Gretchen- (She had some ice cream and one of Dib's listening devices.) We will just have to wait and find out.
-Rig- Smile horses. (He took a picture with a camera.)
-Hailey- Rig, what are you doing?
-Rig- What? I love horses.
-Hailey- We can't let them see us.
-Rig- Why?
-Hailey- Because the Wisest is still watching and I don't want her to do something worse than fire us.
-Gretchen- Stop worrying, Hailey. Once we save Zim and the others I will talk to the Wisest.
-Hailey- You are going to lecture the Wisest? Are you crazy?
-Dib- No, she is brave.
-Rig- Or stupid.
-Dib- Hey, do I have to teach you a lesson?
-Gretchen- Guys, we don't have time to fight! Our mission is to save the others. Now be quiet so I can hear. Also, Thanks Dib.
-Dib- Anytime.
Setting 4 back with the riders.
Everybody but Zim were on their horses. Zim had chosen a horse that was much too tall for him to get on.
-Zim- (He was trying to get on the horse.) Eugh, come on…
-Curly- Hold on there, Buckroo! This horse is too tall for ya. (He grabbed Zim.)
-Zim- Release me filthy earth vermin!
-Curly- There you go, Shorty. (He said putting Zim on a Zebra that was next to Julie's horse.)
-Zim- Don't ever call Zim short. Also Zim did not need your help… (The zebra licked Zim.) Ew… What in Irks name did you do that for?
-Julie- Don't worry Zim, Hades likes you.
-Zim- Who is that?
-Julie- Your Zebra. The names are on their reins, see. (She pointed to the zebra's rains.)
-Zim- Oh I knew that. So what is your's name.
-Julie- Persephone, makes since after all she and Hades were in love just like us.
-Zim- (He blushed.)
-Amethyst- Neat! Our equines have Greek names. Mine is Artemis (She was riding another Zebra like her dad.)
-Shadow- I got Eros.
-Amethyst- I approve after all you have always been my god of love.
-Shadow- Thanks Amethyst. What is your's name, Sis?
-Rachel- Athena,, the goddess of Wisdom and battle. Perfect, glad we learned about Greek Mythology in class.
-John- Attention kids, before we get started I need to teach you how to ride. Now I know most of you have seen a western and think that you make the horses go by saying go. This is not true. If you want the horse to go simply squeeze its stomach with your feet. If you want it to go faster, repeat the motion. Turn right by pulling on the right side of the rains and go left by pulling on the left side. And pull back with your rains to stop the horse. You can still say whoa if you must, but please remember these instructions.
-Curly- Ok, killjoy. I think they got it now let's go. (The aliens got their horses or Zebras to go with no trouble.)
-Julie- Here Zim. (She gave him a handkerchief to wipe the spit off.)
-Zim- Thank you Julie. Eugh,I knew riding this creature was a bad idea.
-Julie- Oh Zim, it's not that bad. Looks like Amethyst and Shadow are having fun.
-Zim- (Sure enough when he looked over to where Amethyst and Shadow were he saw them riding and petting their horses.) Hopefully that is all those two will do. Amethyst and Shadow, leave some space!
-Julie- (She elbowed him a little.) Oh leave them alone, I bet the real reason why you are mad is because that human called you shorty.
-Zim- Oh why did you have to bring that up? If that stink beast says that again I will punch him into next week. No one calls Zim short.
-Julie- Hahaha, I don't think you should worry about it that much, Zim. I love short Irkens.
-Zim- You do? (He began to blush again.)
-Julie- Very much so. What do you say we race? Unless you are scared I'll beat you.
-Zim- The Great Zim, loose? Never! You're on, Julie and don't you dare go easy on me.
-Julie- I wouldn't dream of it. How about we race to that tree over there. Ready set. (She started her horse and took off in a galip.) Go.
-Zim- Hey, you got a head start.
-Julie- You said not to go easy on you. Catch me if you can slowpoke.
-Zim- Come on Hades, let's teach her a lesson. (They took off after Julie and Persephone.)
-Shadow- (He and Amethyst noticed that Zim and Julie had gone off running.) Looks like Zim and Julie started a race. Should we join them… (Amethyst kissed him.)
-Amethyst- You can take that as a yes. Also more kisses will be your prize if you can beat me. (She raced off after Zim and Julie.)
-Shadow- You don't have to tell me twice. Come on, Sis.
- Rachel- Already ahead of you Shadow. Athena, ride on to victory!
-Curly- Wow, looks like we have a race on our hands.
-John- Do you think we should stop it?
-Curly- Are you kidding me this is exciting. Jud get out your camera. I want to film the race. (Jud did as he was told and Curly took out a mike.) Attention Zoo gowers looks like we have a race at our Savannah Rodeo who will win. That is for you to find out. (Humans ran up to watch the race.) It looks like Persephone is in the lead followed close behind by Hades. But, here comes Artemis, passing Hades. Following close behind are Eros and Athena who are neck and neck. No Athena just passed Eros. She is coming up behind Artemis. Oh my Eros just passed Artemis and Athena is going after the leaders.
-Hailey- Go Julie.
-Dib- Why are you rooting for Julie? She cheated.
-Rig- No, she saw an opening and took advantage of it. The technique is called strategy. Thought you of all humans would know what that is.
-Dib- You know I don't think I like you.
-Gretchen- Guys, I think I see Tak. (She said now holding Dib's binoculars.)
-Dib- Where?
-Gretchen- There. (She said pointing at Tak.) She just threw a box on to the track. (Sure enough Tak through a metal box on to the track right in front of the leaders who were Zim Shadow and Julie at this point. The box opened to reveal.) Huh? A snake on the field?! The horses will panic and run.
-Hailey- Oh no, is it poisonous?
-Gretchen- No, but it is endangered. We have to help it and the others before it is too late.
-Hailey- I think it already is. Look!
-Curly- It looks like the leading horses are Persephone followed by Hades and Eros who are neck and neck.
-Julie- Whoa, (She stopped her horse.) Zim, Shadow look out! (But they were not listening, their steeds saw the snake and bucked both Zim and Shadow off. They went flying. Both landed with a big thud. Zim landed head first, his hat falling off and Shadow landed on his right wing.)
-Amethyst- No! (She said pulling her horse to a stop.)
-Rachel- Saphira says they're out cold. What do we do? (She had just stopped her horse too.)
-Skoodge- Tak, I think the date is ruined. Can we go home now? Tak?
-Tak- (She was by the corral were the wild horses were.) Oh, would you look at that. The lock came loose. (She opened it and the horses ran out; they were running right at the boys.) Ok, Skoodge now we are done.
-Skoodge- (He glared at her.)
-Tak- What?
-Skoodge- I thought we agreed no killing.
-Tak- They'll be fine.
-Amethyst- Yikes, when did the other horses get out? Julie, Rachel get Dad and Shadow. Me and Artemis will handle the other horses.
-Julie- Alright. (They both made their horses gallup to the boys.)
-Dib- I think Amethyst has a plan to handle the rescue but if we don't get that snake back the chaos could start up all over.
-Gretchen- Rig, can you make a hologram of a horse while I am on you? (She said taking out a net with a long handle.)
-Rig- Yes, why?
-Gretchen- Because we are going snaking. (She said putting her hood up.)
-Rig- Ok, but that is a terrible pun. (He went on all fours pushed a button on his stomach and took on the form of a horse. They raced to the snake.)
-Hailey- Wait, Gretchen where are you going? Dib shouldn't we go after her?
-Dib- Nah, Gretchen can handle herself. Do you have a cage to put the snake in?
-Hailey- (She took out a cage looking item.) Will this work?
-Dib- Perfect. Come on we have to meet them on the other side.
-Shadow- Zim, wake up.
-Zim- Ugh, Shadow? What happened?
-Shadow- Well we got flung by our horses and now we are about to be trampled. (He said as he helped Zim to his feet.)
-Zim- What? Are you serious I swear if one more thing goes wrong today I am going to lose it and..
-Shadow- Ow! (He said putting a hand on his right wing in pain.)
-Julie- (She and Rachel just arrived on their horses.) Zim Shadow are you ok?
-Zim- No we are not!
-Shadow- I think I sprained my wing when I landed on it.
-Rachel- Oh No, hurry get on. (She grabbed her brother's hand and pulled him on her horse.)
-Julie- (She did the same with Zim.) Don't worry, Amethyst has a plan. Now let's get out of here. (They guided their horses away from the stampede in a gallop.)
-Amethyst- (She arrived guiding a food trough behind her using her telekinesis but she had a rope in her hand making it look like she was using the rope to pull the food. Then she dumped the food out in front of the horses.) Chow time. (The horses stopped and began to eat.)
-Gretchen- (She was racing to the snake when she came close to it she scooped it up into the net. Then raced over to where Dib and Hailey were.)
-Hailey- Great job, Gretchen.
-Dib- Told you she had it covered.
-Gretchen- Thanks guys, but I can't take all the credit. Rig, you were great out there. (She said carefully putting the snake into the cage.)
-Rig- No problem, it was fun.
-Hailey- How did you know how to do that Gretchen?
-Gretchen- My mom is from England and she once took me to a polo match and I got to play.
-Dib- Don't be so modest you won that match after all you are amazing.
-Gretchen- (She blushed.) Thanks Dib we should get this snake back to it's exhibit before it is missed.
-Dib- Right you two go find Tak. In case she comes up with another plan. Stop her before more people get hurt.
-Hailey- Right. (She and Rig ran off to go find Tak.)
-Julie- (She and Rachel just finished tying up their horses.) Zim, do you need some help getting down?
-Zim- No, I am fine.
-Shadow- Well I am not. Ow my wing hurts so much. (He said in a whisper.)
-Rachel- Don't worry I have an ice pack. Just put it on your shoulder when we are around humans.
-Amethyst- (She just arrived near them on her horse.) Looks like my plan worked. Even Hades and Eros are enjoying the food.
-Julie- That was very quick thinking. I am impressed Amethyst. Looks like your Wisest skills are kicking in.
-Amethyst- Thanks Julie. (She said getting off her Zebra and tying her up.) I even saved these. (She said taking out some carrots for their three horses.) Here Artemis you did so well.
-Rachel- (She took the other two carrots from Amethyst.) S,o did Athena and Persephone. (She gave both the horses their carrots.)
-Amethyst- Sorry you got hurt Shadow, but here. (She kissed him.) Does that help?
-Shadow- Very much so. (He said blushing up a storm.)
-Julie- Zim, your head is bleeding.
-Zim- It is? (He said touching his forehead. Sure enough there was a big cut where he hit the ground.)
-Rachel- Julie, the humans are coming and one of them has a camera.
-Julie- Shoot.
-Amethyst- Don't worry I will patch up dad's head, you guys distract the stink creatures. (She grabbed Zim's hand and ran off.)
-Curly- That was amazing. Wait till we sell this to the news. I mean thank goodness none of you are hurt. Can you sign a waiver?
-Rachel- You stupid humans. How dare you put my brother in danger. Why didn't you help us instead of filming the chaos for your amusement. I have half of mind to…
-Julie- Calm down Rachel, we will sign your waiver if the proceeds of that film can go to help endangered animals and stop deforestation.
-John- Sounds good to me.
-Curly- But I wanted a pool.
-Rachel- (She grabbed his tie.) You will get nothing and like it. Got it. (She growled at him.)
-Curly- Yes Ma'am. (He said as the tie tightened around his throat.)
-Shadow- That is enough, man is sorry.
-Rachel- Fine. (She let go.)
-John- Alright let us sign some papers. Also Curly you are fired.
-Curly- What why?
-John- You never do what I tell you that is why. NOW GET OUT OF MY MOM'S ZOO!
-Curly- Ok. (He left.)
-Tak- See told you they would be fine and bonus Zim got hurt. Let's do more.
-Skoodge- I think we did enough.
-Wisest- (She called Tak on her communicator.) Good work Tak. Zim is very close to losing it. He just needs a good truthful push.
-Skoodge- My Wisest- you don't mean you are coming here?
-Wisest- Yes I do. I plan to handle the last bit of the plan myself. You two are free to go back to your movie. Well done.
-Tak- Thank you, my Wisest. (She hung up.) See Skoodge? The plan worked great.
-Skoodge- I have some notes, but at least we can go home. (They left.)
-Hailey- (She and Rig had heard the whole thing.) Did you hear that the Wisest is coming here?
-Rig- I am surprised she got all of her work done.
-Hailey- Me too. Come on we had better tell Dib and Gretchen.
Setting 5 Back with Zim and Amethyst
Amethyst was wrapping Zim's head.
-Amethyst- Ok that should do the trick. Come on Zim, let's get back to the others.
-Zim- What's the point Amethyst? Something else will just go wrong.
-Amethyst- What are you talking about Zim? This day has not been that bad. (He glared at her.) Ok so I'll admit some things have gone wrong but you never let that stop you before. So let's go. (She said, grabbing his hand.)
-Zim- No Amethyst, this day has been horrible! First that stupid human bumped into Julie. Then the goose attacked me. That machine made a fool of Zim. And to top it all off we all could have been trampled by those stupid horses.
-Amethyst- Equines.
-Zim- Oh, I don't care! FACE IT AMETHYST THIS DATE IS RUINED! (He kicked at the fence that was housing the ostrich.) OW SEE I TOLD YOU!
-Amethyst- Well that is what you get for taking your anger out on the fence.
-Zim- Whatever. All I wanted was a nice day with Julie and you. I did not even mind Shadow and Rachel being there. I tried so hard to be on my best behavior.
-Amethyst- I noticed and I was very proud of you.
-Zim- Well a lot of good it did me. Everything blew up in my face. (Zim stared out at a random creature, he doesn't really care. Its a stupid earth creature. It was an ostridge that was far away from the other ones. It looked lonely and it clearly had level of sentience below the lowly humans that caged it.)
-Amethyst- (She patted him on the shoulder.) Oh Zim don't be like that things will get better.
-Gary- I remember when I had a horrible day with the wife.
-Zim- (stares out at the sleeping ostrich, suddenly worried that it gained sentience)
-Gary- It was our wedding day- My pals and I decided to play a little prank on my bride, and object to the wedding.
(The camera pans slightly to the left, showing Gary the Waffle guy. He has been standing there the entire time.)
-Gary- We all had a good laugh, until the officiator told us he couldn't marry us that day. Hadn't realized that when we planned it- never crossed our mind.
-Amethyst- What does this have to do with…
-Gary- It started pouring outside, and while we had already settled it all with the courthouse- It didn't feel real without the ceremony. She was very upset.
-Zim- Your point?
-Gary- Despite it all, she's stuck with me like peanut butter on a fresh waffle. I wouldn't trade the past 30 years for the world, and she's told me many times the same.
-Zim- Oh, how good for you. Zim still does not know what your filthy sob story is supposed to compare with Zim's awful day.
-Gary- My beloved's stayed with me despite that day bein' ruined all those years ago, even though it was mostly my fault. And my eyes tell me that your's is willing to stay, especially since most all the issues were out of your hands.
-Zim- You've seen it all…?
-Gary- It is not a big zoo, Kid.
-Zim- Ah.
-Gary- Now kid, you have to make a choice for yourself. Are you going to be frozen molasses, too afraid to leave the glass jar to meet the waffle of your dreams, Or will you be lovingly warmed peanut butter?!
-Amethyst- I- what the heck are you talking about?!
-Zim- Zim will NOT subdigate himself to be lowly COLD SYRUP, Zim is BUTTER!
-Amethyst- Better?
-Zim- Zim knows what he said! (He runs off.)
-Amethyst- That's my d-Brother. My older brother.
-Gary- Your older butter.
-Amethyst- Please stop talking. (She takes a few slow steps away from the creepy waffle man before sprint
ing after her dad.)
-Gary- Godspeed, Butter. Godspeed.