Disclaimer I don't own Invader Zim in any capacity. This is merely a headcanon story made by a fan.


So uh your back..this is awkward I wasn't actually expecting to see you guys here again. Let me guess your all waiting for a long rant again aren't you.

No actually in fact we won't have to worry about that for now. I say that as stuff like that tends to happen at random. I usually expect it but not always which is not good.

Though I am working on that like I said. I hope you enjoy the story. My goal is that this story will add multiple new layers to the overall storyline I am going for.

Ok so now without any further let's get into the story. Remember to let me know how can I make my stories any better by leaving a review which hopefully will do a lot.


Greetings and welcome back I of course am here to narrate these stories for you. I am in the mood for another story..are you? If you are then your in luck because I have a story for you all.

It's enjoyment though will be subjective though. That is because it mainly revolves around Dib. While I feel obligated to stay unbiased you on the other hand can choose to.

My opinion on Dib..he's annoying and I wish he was punched in the mouth and end up with some of his teeth being broken. Though he will be one of the last ones standing at the end of the storyline.

What do you mean by that..well I shouldn't spoil to much but think of it like a fight for supremacy. It'll be the kind of battle for the chance to choose the fate of the universe that these characters live in.


Though we do have quite the journey before we can even discuss about to that point. First we have to go through the events of this story. So sit back and enjoy said story.

To begin, our story starts with Dib sneaking around out of sight behind some sort of fence. I think it's pretty obvious for us to know what he's doing. If you think he followed Zim home than your right to an extent.

Your probably confused by what I mean and it's that he already followed Zim home. He was peeking through the window so that he could see what Zim was doing without him being able to see him.

This happens more often than you think as Dib is persistent on getting any and all info he can on Zim. Although if any of that sounds easier said than done it's because it is.

Cause spying on anybody even it it's as dangerous as Zim or people less intimidating is quite challenging. Especially when Zim's known Dib for over two years is something else to take in.

Dib though didn't care, all he wanted to do for these past two years was to prevent Zim from conquering Earth. Spying on Zim got more difficult as nighttime came around. (Which makes sense hopefully)

"You might've been able to lie to the others for two years Zim but you'll never fool me. "All I need is for you to make one mistake that will allow me to stop you once and for all.

Zim was currently in the living room of his base seemingly having a conversation with Gir. Dib couldn't hear them through the walls of the house so Dib had to bring some tools to aid him in hearing what was being said.

One of the many perks of having a dad like Professor Membrane, is that he's able to have access to gadgets that can give him a better chance of survival against Zim.

Some of these have worked somewhat and others have failed miserably. Like the spy thing he put in his base..that went really good for him didn't it.

He was hoping that this tool wouldn't end with that same thing happening to him. Though he wasn't all that confident in his Dad's tech like you think he would be.

He reached inside of a little backpack and grabbed some futuristic looking speaker with an antennae with sparks flying out. There were also blueish headphones that he put on to get a better listen.

Dib places the speaker up against the wall while cycling through frequencies, until he gets lucky and is able to hear what's being said. Basic stalking is what Dib's had to do to try and stop Zim.

"FOCUS GIR, this is serious. "We've spent the past week looking for any signs of where Tak is hiding. "It's only a matter of time before the Dib monkey finds out so we need to hurry.

"There's only so much we can do without making ourselves more suspicious. "COMPUTER. "Yes? "Did you find any information that we can use to find where Tak is hiding?

"No, it's almost like she put some kind of jammer that would prevent me from fully getting what I need. "I do know that she's in the eastern part of town hiding.

"Besides that, I have no clue because I start malfunctioning when I try to scan the area. "Leiok on the other hand is a different story. "What do you mean?

"I've spotted some of his soldiers roaming around the area collecting some interesting items. "Tak..she might be using him and his clan to collect stuff so she can build some sort of weapon.

"Given the circumstances I wouldn't doubt that. "So uh what about Dib, how is he going to factor in all this. "Easy, all we need to do is ensure he never finds out.

"Knowing that Tak's returned with some reinforcements the last thing we need is Dib rubbing his nose in a situation that doesn't concern him. "Once I get rid of Tak, I can focus on having Dib follow me around.

"Sorry for asking but what if he does find out? "Then I will make sure that Dib regrets getting in my business for the rest of his life. "If he were smart which he isn't he'd stay away from this.

"You know he isn't going to. "I don't want to spoil to much but I have things for him on standby that will make him regret ever getting in my way. "Like what? Gir asks curiously wanting an answer.

"I said I don't want to spoil anything. "All that you'll need to know is that he won't get in our way from conquering this planet when I am done.

Silence filled the air after Dib had heard what Zim said. Confusion began to fill his mind as this was entirely new to him. He had always thought that Tak was dead or at least that's how Zim had portrayed it.

To find out that she's not only alive but is back and in hiding didn't give Dib a good feeling. The fact that not only was she back but this time is being left out by Zim.

Which made no sense as to what the reason for that is because he fought with Zim to stop Tak and Mimi the first time. He wondered what was the reason for being left out, Dib wanted answers but was only left with more questions.

There was a small part of Dib that wanted to let the two irkens settle thier differences and not get involved. Only issue is that would be a terrible idea long term so he chose to try something else.

He had to think of another idea and quickly it went silent inside of Zim's Base so Dib looked up to peek through the window. When he did his skin went pale as Zim was staring back at him.

Zim was standing there looking at him with pure hatred. It was apparent that Zim had found out that he was being watched and decided to let Dib know that.

Dib gasped loudly as he threw the headphones to the ground and ran off as fast as he could. He left the speaker but that was the last of his concerns giving his situation.

He had sprinted as fast as he could without looking back, fully expecting to see Zim chasing after him. Luckily for Dib this didn't seem to be the case.

Twelve minutes went by so he decided to try and catch his breath. Dib was about twenty minutes away from his house so he had to keep going.

Not even five seconds after he starts walking he is pulled into some random store. He started screaming but had a hand placed over his mouth to muffle his sound.

"Shh, stay quiet and we'll both be fine. A random person spoke to Dib in the near pitch black room. Dib was glad to hear that it wasn't Zim and honestly didn't care who else it could've been.

The relaxed feeling went away fast as Zim was seen running with Gir down the side of the building. He was looking around and it was obvious that Zim was searching for Dib.

Zim's chased Dib away from his base before but he usually stops a minute into the chase. His heart was beating so fast from fear that he started to feel sick.

"Relax man, give it a couple more seconds and we should be good. This voice said trying to calm him down. Zim turned and looked right through the window of where they were hiding.

Dib stared back and was hoping that Zim wouldn't see him. They stared at each other for what felt like years but eventually Zim turned around and left with Gir alongside him.

Once they knew he was a good enough distance away from them he was released by the stranger that had pulled him inside the store. "Alright we should be good.

"Thanks for the save. "Don't mention Dib. "Wait how do you know my name? "Which is difficult not to do when you've been around my colleagues. "What do you mean?

"Right let's say that I am a member of The Swollen Eyeball Clan. "Seriously. "As serious as I can be. "I've heard your story about Zim. "Really and what did you learn?

"A lot but the one thing that matters is that you were right when you said he was an alien. "Yes finally I am no longer the only one to believe that Zim is a monster.

"I know your excited but we don't have any time to waste. "Follow me. The stranger walked towards some doorway and flipped on a light switch and walked inside.

They both walked down to some basement level room. After another light switch is flipped on it reveals some kind of fancy hideout of some sorts.

"Take a seat. Dib listens to The Figure and it is here where he gets a better look at the man who saved him. He was wearing a trench coat similar to Dib's.

He had light stubble and was a person of color. There was also blue pants with black work boots. Age wise he was around late twenties around twenty five years.

"Ok uh welcome to one of the only safe spots in town, it's uh nothing that screams suspicious. "It looks kinda suspicious. "Thank you captain obvious. "Look you need to see this.

"What do I need to be looking at? The stranger grabs a chair and sits next to Dib while holding a laptop. Dib's eyes grow huge when he sees what The stranger was showing him on the laptop.

Upon looking at the screen he sees a video of Tak and Leiok in some scrapyard. They weren't alone as they were with Traoq hiding behind some kind of cover.

Dib sees the reason for this is that there some guy shooting at them from behind cover as well. The guy runs up to them with some kind of blade after running out of ammo.

There was a small fight that lasted quite a while but it ended after the man was grabbed by the neck by Tak's pak legs. She then stabbed him in the stomach with one of the legs.

She went through his whole body and dropped him on the ground. Leiok had blocked a punch the man tried to throw to Tak and ended up breaking his arm.

While Traoq gave only a swift kick to the head. He might not have been in the mood for to do anything else. After what looked like them talking amongst each other they leave him on the floor.

Bleeding and unable to move he was motionless before the video ends. "What did you show me. "I showed you exactly what we're messing with.

"The only thing bad thing was my camera didn't get any audio so I don't know what was being said. "So Zim was right, Tak is actually here. "Who's Tak?

"She was the one who lifted the man off the ground. "She's an alien like Zim. "There both apart of a species called irkens. "Fascinating I was only able to learn some stuff about Zim.

"Believe me I have an entire garage full of evidence and information you can you can see. "Really? "Yes it's at my house. "Ok so then take me there.

"Wait before we go I have to ask one question. "Sure go ahead. "Who was that was getting hurt? "He said his name his name was Isaac Stone.

"I took him to the hospital where he said he used to work with his friends as some sort of makeshift S.W.A.T team. "That explains the skill he had with the gun.

"Yeah anyways he is in pretty rough shape from when I last saw him. "Though he's recovering quickly and the doctors said that he will live but it was a close call.

"Glad to hear that he's alive. "You and me both. "Ok let's get back to my house quickly. The two leave the makeshift hideout and begin heading towards Dib's Base.

Twenty minutes later and they both end up in Dib's Garage going through some of the stuff in there. The stranger was in disbelief by what he's sees.

"So let me get straight, you've been dealing with this for two years? "Yes two years to many if you ask me. "Believe me I wouldn't know what to do to stop Zim after that long.

"Moving on, this Irken Armada, it's ran by two people because thier taller than the ? "Exactly. "Man that is one weird rule. "It's get worse. "How exactly?

"There are things called invaders that masquerade themselves as whatever the inhabitants look like to trick them. "When thier ready they then enslave and or destroy any life on the planet.

"Geez and to think all I found out was that the dog was actually a robot and that Zim was indeed an alien. "Part of me hopes that some of this wasn't real.

"I still can't believe that my sister isn't the only one who believes me but it finally happened. "Look Dib I know your excited but this is far from the time to celebrate.

"Don't worry I am still focused on putting an end to this once and for all. "Good cause we have a issue. "Which is? "You know that Isaac who's is

in the hospital?

"Yeah what's wrong? "I received a message from one of my colleagues that he's going to get unwanted guests if we don't do anything quickly.

"Does Tak know he's still alive? "Yes she does and she's sent that armored looking guy after him to finish the job. "Your right we need to get there fast.

"That's not it. "What do you mean? "Zim also wants him so that he can question him. "He is going to hurt him worse than what they did if he doesn't get answers from him.

"What reason would Zim even have to want from this guy? "He apparently knows what Tak is plotting so he clearly wants to know that way he can stop it.

"Zim will kill him. "Yeah because you and I both know that he's not going to get him to say anything without hurting him. Thier conversation was interrupted by a knock on the garage door.

Once the door was opened it was revealed to be Gaz who looked irritated at what was going on in the garage. "Gaz how'd you get in here? He says while wanting an answer but won't care regardless.

"I live here like you idiot. "Part of me wants to know what your doing? "About to head to the hospital to stop Zim and some cloaked guy from killing some random guy who can lend a hand in stopping Zim.

"I guess I can add that to a long list of weirdest things i've heard you say. "Honestly that is quite an achievement seeing everything you've said for the past two years.

"Weird it might be but it's me being honest. "Do I even ask who this is? "Me oh uh my names Banks of The Swollen Eyeball Clan. "Sorry but my first name is classified.

"Seriously? "Look sorry but those are the rules for you both. "Anyways we have to go so lets get going Dib. "Right sorry Gaz I really need to get going.

"Fine but you better be back in here within two hours. "How do you know it's two hours? "Cause Dad said he'd be home in three hours but wants us both to be here and have the house ready.

"Ok? "I am being serious he said he was bringing some close business friends here to discuss tech stuff. "Also there was a thing about making the planet a better place to live in there.

"You get all that Dib? "Yes I did and don't worry i'll be fine and i'll be back here way before Dad and his friends show up. "Good go and enjoy doing whatever stupid thing you two hope to do.

"Thanks Gaz. "Let's go Banks. The two of them proceed to leave and begin heading to save Isaac from being killed and or interrogated by Zim or Reev.


We transition to the hospital where we see Isaac lying in the bed hooked up to a machine that's tracking his vitals. He slowly looks around the room and is still thinking about what had happened to him earlier.

"So Isaac how are you doing? A nurse asks while looking at him concerned at his condition. "I'd be better if you people believed me when I said what happened.

"Ok well uh anyways you have guests waiting for you. "Really? "Yes in fact thier right outside waiting to be let in. "Who is it? "It's some kid who brought along his beautiful dog with him.

"I thought pets weren't allowed inside. "He said he needs need it with him at all times so we let it slide. "Do I go ahead and let them in? "Cause they are really eager to see you.

Right as Isaac was about to answer the question there was shouting coming from the hallway. The shouting came from Dib who with Banks by his side caused a scene.

When the nurse opened the door she saw that it actually was a kid with a dog being shouted at by two people he didn't know. "I am so sorry your not who we thought you were.

"You monsters, how could you two scare a child like that. "Look we're sorry but we thought he was this one bad person who was going to hurt him. Banks says trying to calm the situation down.

"Still you shouldn't do that. "Look lady we meant nothing by it ok. "Whatever, you monsters I am calling the police. The Nurse walks off with the child and his dog without saying anything.

"Hold on wait, let us explain. "We can't let her call the cops? "Look Dib I'll go and try to convince her not to call the police you go in and there and unhook him and get him to my car.

"WHAT! "It's not safe for him to be here so we need to a safe space. "You do realize that will definitely get us arrested. Dib was clearly not on board with doing this whatsoever.

"It's a risk we need to take, go quickly. "Fine i'll do it. "Good now hopefully things go according to plan. Banks runs off as fast he can towards The Nurse leaving Dib to handle Isaac.

Dib enters the room and heads over to Isaac and he stares at Isaac who meets his gaze with one of his own. "Do I even ask who you are? "It's Dib. "You with the man who brought me here.

"Kinda but look we don't have time for this. "Yeah because you two caused quite the scene. "Sorry about that. "It's fine it was boring here anyway so at least this happened.

"Look this is going to sound weird but I need to unhook you from this machine. What? "You know that soldier looking guy who broke your arm?

"How could I? "Well he's coming here to kill you because he knows your still alive. "That says a lot about the kind of person he is. "Kicking a man while there down.

"That's not all. "What do you mean? "There an alien who looks like the other alien that nearly killed you that wants answers out of you. "Believe me you don't want to be near him.

"You can get into a lot of trouble for doing this. "Trust me I know this is a stupid idea but we need to get you out of here before one them find you.

"I think it's to late for that. "What do you mean? Dib turns towards the doorway to see Zim standing there looking back the same way he did when spotted him earlier.

"I should've expected you'd get involved in this Dib eventually. "Though I also have to say you made getting past the staff easy by being an annoyance like usual.

"It's you who's the annoyance Zim. "You've made the last two years of my life utterly miserable. "That's only because you felt the need to try and fail to get rid of me.

"Which no matter how hard you try. You'll never be able to stop me from taking this planet, and turning all the prescious humans that don't believe you into slaves for The Tallest.

"That's never going to happen, not while I still live. "I will keep fighting and standing in your way until the end of time if I have to. "You aren't taking this planet or any other as long as I am around.

"All that will get you nowhere in the long run Dib as no one believes you besides your creepy sister the other human. It went quiet as the two stared at each other until something got thier attention.

When they both looked to see what happened they saw that the window was broken into pieces by Leiok. He had dove through the window and made his entrance known to anybody in the room.

Both Zim and Dib stared as the vortian stared back with his mask on. "Isn't this interesting..Dib Membrane. "I didn't expect to see you here. Leiok confusingly says not at all expecting Dib to be here.

"You on the other hand Zim, I am not shocked that your here. "I would've though Tak kicked you to the curb after failing her but that wasn't the case.

"Sorry to disappoint you but she needs me and my clan as much as we want her to keep her promise to us. "Let me guess Tak's here to try and destroy this planet like she wanted to last time.

"You the smart one Dib. "Yes of course but there is still some work that needs to be done. "Don't worry you and sister will be alongside Zim and his robot to watch it all unfold.

"That's when she'll kill us. "You took the words right out of my mouth Zim. "I hate to break it to you both but neither of you will hurt this planet as long as I am alive.

"So confident Dib but you can only do so much by yourself. "Who said I was alone? "Right I almost forgot your sister and that neglectful deadbeat dad of yours.

"Don't bring my dad into this. "Did I touch a nerve, good because it'll be far better than what Tak does to you. "You shouldn't worry Dib monkey he isn't as tough as he says he is.

"What happened back at that building was luck and nothing more Zim. "If that's the story you want to tell than go ahead, but it isn't anything more than a lie.

"Hold on, who even are you? Dib looks back to Leiok hoping to get an answer from the vortian. "I am here to make sure that that man doesn't leave here alive.

"I hate to break it to, but he is going to give the answers that you refused to give me. "You and Dib will have to move aside while I get what I want from him.

As Zim went over to Dib stood in his way protecting Isaac from danger. "Stand aside Dib monkey. "There is no way your hurting him. Dib knew that neither Zim or Leiok could get to Isaac so he needed to fight if necessary.

"He won't have to worry about that unless he chooses not to cooperate. "You expect him to do that after being in a hospital after nearly dying.

"The incident you speak of Dib was a month ago. Leiok adds into the conversation while moving closer to Isaac. "Wait, when exactly did you get here?

"Me and Tak arrived here two months before we had even encountered Isaac here. "Though when we did he was.. persistent on putting an end to our goal.

"Leaving us to put an end to his hopes to try and stop our mission. "All of that leads me here to finish what we started. "Wait, you mentioned a building where you claimed Zim was lucky.

"That I have a feeling he would be to afraid to share so don't bother asking. "The only thing you need to know is that Leiok here and his band of soldiers got in my way and I bested them.

"Yet here he is back to make himself look like a joke yet again. "Such confidence Zim, but it won't change the fact that he isn't going with either of you two.

"If need be then I will most certainly remind you of what happens when you interfere with an irken's mission. "Especially when that irken is none other than..ZIM.

"Always deluded Zim, if you only you knew the reason you were on this so called mission. "You seem to enjoy bringing that up don't you. "Indeed I do especially when your so blinded by your own loyalty.

"Move aside both of you, I have business to finish. Leiok went over to Isaac though was grabbed by Dib who tried to pull him away from the soldier.

He was kicked across the room by the vortian for his troubles. Dib slammed against the wall of the room hard and left Leiok and Zim staring at each other again.

"You know if you had done that to his sister or me I would've almost said you did a good job. "Trust me that was only the beginning of what I am here to do.

"The same fate awaits you if you stand in my way like last time. "You should know that if I want anything then I will have it one way or another eventually.

As the two walked towards each other and stared at each other with hatred they slowly turn to see Dib stand up. He shook off the pain and looked back with the same hatred Zim and Leiok were showing.

"Glad to see she wasn't lying when she said you were persistent. "I have to agree he's been a pain in my side for two Earth years. "Though once you and Tak are gone it will make life here easier.

"Cause like I said before I will fight until the end of time if it means I save my planet from tyrants like the two of you. "A respectable notion, but pointless.

Leiok proceeds to throw one of his darts towards Isaac. Thankfully it was caught at the last second by Banks who had snuck his way in the room.

"Banks? Dib shouted in shock as he managed to catch the blade. "Uh did I get it? "Yes you did. "Ok this is officially the weirdest month of my life.

Isaac adds in utter disbelief at what is happening right now. "Believe me, I am with you on that one. "Dib get him to the car, i'll be there ready to take off when you do.

"What about the nurse? "Don't worry we won't have to worry about the police. "Your going to have get past your them though. "So your the one who chose to believe Dib's lies.

"Yeah pretty much. "I gotta say Zim your creepier up close than in the photos i've seen. "Your scared, a totally reasonable reaction when in the presence of ZIM.

"It's more being concerned rather than scared. "The way you choose to pronounce it isn't a concern of mine. "If anything you should be concerned of what I will do to you for getting involved in this.

"Trust me I know exactly what you'd do to me and it most likely is going to involve my death. "You'd be correct, but it doesn't have to be like that.

"You could always turn around and i'll consider letting your interference slide. "Giving the kind of person you are Zim, there is no chance I would take that offer.

"Because I know if I do that than you won't live up to your side of this quote on quote offer. "So sorry i'll pass. "Trust me if Zim won't kill you for getting involved than I will.

"Uh sorry, but who are you? "I am not allowed to share that with you. "Besides you have no business in this Banks. "Good that means you both have more resistance against this little conquering Earth plot of yours.

"I fine it interesting that you mention resistance because no amount of it is going to stop her. "So does your quest start with you killing Isaac? "If that's the case then newsflash that isn't happening.

"Not only that you know far to much than you should. "So let me guess your going to kill me to. "Her plan only requires Zim, his tin can, plus Dib and his family so yes I guess I am.

"Well good luck in trying that. "There will be no luck involved. "This will be far easier than any of you want to realize. "As for you Banks, you will soon wish you stayed out of this.

"Trust me, I am not afraid of you or Zim. "A poor choice on your part. "Soon, You and Isaac will be dead and the next phase in our plan can begin.

Zim looks at Leiok and questions him in hopes of an actual answer this time. "What exactly does The Earth Soldier know about Tak's goals that requires you to kill him?

"Many reasons Zim, many reasons. "Enough reasons to warrant taking him out of the equation before he goes and shares info that no one besides me and Tak need to know.

"None of this makes sense. "We don't expect you or Dib to get it. "Poor confused Banks, I almost feel sorry for you. "Though Zim, I have to say I am shocked that your still so desperate for answers you've yet to receive.

"Which is exactly the reason I am not leaving until I get the answers I need to learn of whatever plan Tak is up to. "That and she's chosen to hide from me knowing exactly what Zim will do when I see her again.

Leiok laughs at that comment from Zim as he found somehow found humor in the subtle threat. Zim stared back at the vortian clearly not amused that his threat wasn't taken seriously.

"Zim your entirely misinformed about the whole ordeal. "Really if that were the case than why hasn't she shown herself yet. "Trust me when the time is right you'll get your way.

"You know I can't believe that I am about to say this, but Zim is right. "What reason exactly does Tak have for hiding when she knows that we're getting involved in her mission?

It didn't take long for Dib to get an answer and if anything it sounded like an insult more than a response. "I though it was obvious. "Guess your not as smart as you say you are.

"She is busy finishing our plan to shake this planet to it's core. "Don't worry though, you'll both get what you want soon enough. All went quiet until Leiok threw one of his smaller blades forward.

Zim and Dib both moved quickly out of the way, but there was one thing..the dart wasn't thrown at them. This was confused the two as they looked and couldn't see the dart.

Dib looks up to see Banks lying on one knee holding his eye. The dart that was thrown by Leiok had hit his right eye. Banks wanted to scream in pain, however was unable to.

"BANKS? "I am fine, don't worry I should be ok. The reason for Leiok throwing the dart was that Banks was caught quietly trying to unhook Isaac.

Leiok chooses to try and take advantage of the distraction he caused and head towards Isaac with quickness. Zim got in the way at the last second and stopped the vortian from killing Isaac.

The two of them got into brawl that lead to them leaping out the window. Zim quickly deployed his pak legs and pulled himself into a window on a the floor below them.

You can hear panicked screams in the room that they landed in. Dib runs over to Banks to check on him and his wound. "You ok? "Yeah no need to worry, the thing didn't go to far into my eye.

"Here in fact I have it right here in case you want it for your collection of alien trinkets. "Thanks..I guess. "It's because it's covered with my blood isn't it?

"I'll hold on to it until we get out of here. "That's probably a better idea. Dib responds while he tries to not sound weirded out by the blood covered dart.

"Ok now let's get Isaac and get out of here..quickly. After looking back at the bed they see that Isaac is up and barely able to walk. Understandable giving what he's been through.

Isaac was still wearing his dark blue pants and had put back on his boots. We could see his scruffy hair was a mess from laying in the bed this whole time.

Banks walks over to Isaac while holding his blood covered eye and offers to give him a hand. "Do you think you can walk out of here? "Yeah I should be fine.

"What about your arm? "It's still numb even after the surgery, but still I should be fine. "Ok then let's get out here before those two finish thier fight.

"I agree, get me out here so I can rest and heal without people trying to kill me. "Also I would love that I had something actually good to watch while we're at it.

"What is shown here exactly? "Super weird scientists talking about aliens and weird tech that would make your head spin. "Literally and figuratively.

"That and those family sitcoms. "Ok then..Dib lead the way out. "What about you? "Don't worry I know a man that can fix this, until then it only feels like a stiff punch to the face.

"It doesn't look anything like that. "I know that's the point. "Look kid I respect the fact your concerned, but like the two of you said we need to get out here quickly.

"Ok fine, then let's go and get out of here. The trio left the room and slowly but surely made it to the elevator. They had made it to the the ground floor of the hospital after about a minute.

"Quickly we have to hurry. Banks said with urgency as he and Isaac left the building and started heading for the car. Dib on the other hand was looking around for any sign of Zim or Leiok.

After looking around the ground floor from where he stood for about a few minutes he began to head to the exit. Dib though he suddenly falls to the ground face first.

When he turned to look at what caused he saw his legs binded together by some sort of rope. He sees the person who threw him to the ground and it was revealed to be Leiok.

"I gotta say Dib, you are everything that Tak said you were. "Determined but foolish "Though she does respect your that able to hold your own against her.

"Though that won't be enough to prevent the inevitable destruction of this planet. "No matter how much you fight it, it won't be enough in the end.

"For you and Tak that might be the case but unless you kill me, I won't stop fighting. "Believe me Dib, I could kill you right here and not even hesitate.

"No I have orders to keep you and your family alive so that they alongside you, Zim and his piece of scrap metal. "That way you can watch as we finish what should've ended years ago.

"Until then you can stay right there while I kill those two who should've minded thier own business. As Leiok went to leave the building but was grabbed by Dib in a last bit of defiance.

He was swiftly kicked away by the vortian who continued his way of the building until he was knocked back a good distance back into the hospital.

Leiok slammed into the elevator at such speed he had put a dent on the door. When revealed who had caused this it was no other than Zim who stood with hatred in his eyes.

Dib stared in fear knowing that he was trapped in a room with two people that wanted to or had plans to kill him. He was in quite the rock and hard place with nowhere to go.

"ZIM!? Dib said with both shock and fear at the fact that the irken was still alive and kicking. Zim paid no attention to Dib and had both eyes on Reev.

"You sniveling vortian pest. "Name calling, seriously. "I figured you'd be above such trivial things. "It's not so much name calling as it is stating a fact that you choose to deny.

"Either way there is no point in continuing this fight. Leiok pushes a button on one of his gloves to release Dib from the binds he was in After everything Dib wasn't expecting to be let go by Leiok.

"It's best if you both head home. "Your serious you want us to head home while you and Tak continue plotting to destroy Earth. "You have some nerve saying that after everything you've done.

"Their plotting also interferes with MY mission. "The mission that should've never been yours in the first place. That statement seemingly only made Zim's anger even more aggressive and clear.

Dib found that out the painful way as Zim had wrapped one of his pak legs around Dib's throat. The force Zim put behind this was extremely painful for Dib to endure as he could barely breath.

"Zim..what do you think your doing? "Consider this my way of finally getting answers out of you. "My mission doesn't require Dib to be alive but, you and Tak for some reason do. "So either you give me the answers I want or he will die.

This entire situation gave Dib a lot of feelings, but the main one was fear. Knowing that his life was basically in Leiok's hands currently. So many thoughts were going through his head at what was happening.

Barely able to breath Dib struggled to get himself free, but he was unable to do so. He could feel Zim's grip get tighter and tighter each passing second as Leiok stared at Zim wondering what to do.

Eventually Leiok gave an answer to Zim's demands. "Fine..long story short she is having my clan and I gather resources for some anti terra forming weapon.

"Her goal is basically to drain this planet dry in terms of being able to inhabit human life. "Thus rendering the planet entirely lifeless. "Which will allow The Tallest to turn this into whatever planet they want.

"She wants you all alive to witness it unfold. "Then she plans on throwing you into space to suffocate and live out your final breaths knowing that you failed to stop her from righting the wrongs you caused her.

Zim lets Dib go without hesitation after hearing this and getting the answers he received. Dib while holding his throat crawls out to safety leaving Zim and Leiok to continue thier fight.

When he made it into the parking lot he looks up to see a car speed up towards him and stop beside him. The door opened and we see Banks and Isaac had returned for thier friend.

"DIB GET IN QUICK. Banks shouts loudly as Dib is pulled inside the car by Isaac. They quickly drive off as fast as they got there and were home free.


Five minutes of silence went by after they left the hospital before the trio spoke about what had happened. "We good? Banks says still worried that they would be attacked again.

"Yeah, thanks for uh heading back to get me. "About that, I wanted to say sorry. "We had both thought you were in so we booked it out of there.

"Eventually we found out and made it back as soon as we could. "We kinda were concerned that you were dead but we held out hope. "It's a good thing we got here before anything bad happens to you.

"We're home free. "Isn't that right Isaac? "Yes and uh I have to ask again is this brace going to work? "Your arm should be fully healed in no time.

"What about your eye? "Took care of it. "Though Dib I have to say that driving with an eye patch is a lot more challenging than I thought. "Yeah he nearly crashed twice on the way here.

Banks was right, we see a standard black eye patch over his right eye. "What do we do? "I'll drop you off at your house, then take Isaac to his. Isaac quickly interrupted Banks after he said that.

"No, those two know where I live so I need a better place to hide. "I mean Zim knows where I live and he hasn't done anything. "Probably because he is to busy plotting his next move on Earth.

"Leiok on the other hand, I don't know. "That and he wants you and Banks dead. "Well if he wants to try and kill me or break my arm again, i'll make sure he regrets it for the rest of his life.

"I would suggest you take it easy, we could use you to stop this little invasion that's being planned. "Thanks, but your not my parents so i'll defend myself if I have to.

"Fine, but do try and not get yourself killed. "I'll do my best. Banks turns his attention to Dib and asks him a few questions. "So Dib I have to ask, how have you survived the past two years with Zim running around Earth?

"To be honest with you, I have no idea. "Up until this point no one besides my sister and my dad at one point cared enough to lend a hand "I feel bad, I wish I knew about this sooner so I could lend mine.

"It's not your fault Isaac. "Neither is it yours Banks. "It still upsets me that nobody in school believes me and targets me for wanting to save them.

"You don't need to feel bad. "Some kids in that school probably believe, but are to scared to out fear of what could end up happening to them and thier family.

"Believe me, when I was at work I always feared that my info would be used to hurt me and my family. "Family is a huge motivation for anybody. Isaac says trying to cheer Dib up after he starts moping about his situation.

"Fine, but then what purpose do they have for targeting and insulting me? "That's the way some kids are. "Some of the more mature and innocent ones will grow out of it while others won't.

"He's right. "This one girl who bullied me relentlessly in school was interesting to say it nicely. "Seven years later and the two of us made peace.

"She is currently a spokesperson against bullying. "Your right thanks. "It really does mean a lot to me knowing that my family isn't the only one who believes in me.

"Your welcome and don't worry we're both with you til the end. "On that I can agree with Banks. They make it to Dib's house and he gets out of the car.

Dib waves goodbye to his newfound allies who were by his side til the end as promised. As he walked over to the and went inside he saw Gaz who was far from amused.

Turns out that Dib was out a lot later than he thought as it was four in the morning. "He..hey Gaz. Gaz gave him a dirty look as if he had broken her game slave and tried to hide it.

"Oh don't worry Gaz i'll be back on time in order to prepare the house for dad. "Look sorry I kinda got into a bit of a scuffle at the hospital. "So uh I am really sorry.

"You know you were gone for two hours and I ended up having to clean, and prep the house for dad and his business friends alone. "Nearly fell off the roof trying to grab a tool.

"Near the end of four I managed to get it done, only to find out that the meeting was postponed. "Look Gaz I know and I am sorry. "I'll try my best to make it up to you.

"You'll stop being a utter weirdo for a week. "Like I said i'll do my best. "Did you get what you needed at the hospital at least. "Yes and I got a little extra information about what's happening.

"Turns out that Tak is here again alongside some guy named Leiok and his clan of ninjas. "It didn't even take you two minutes before going stupid again.

"I am being serious Gaz. "If that's the case then I guess your going to be busy with that. "Yes though eventually I might need you to lend a hand.

"Ugh fine, but until that happens don't bother me about it..OK. "Sure ok I will. "Good if you'd excuse me I am going to go and get some rest. "At least your not dead, some kind of positive to all this.

"Ok goodnight and sorry again for being late. Gaz ignores the comment and goes upstairs to her room to get the rest she needs. That or she's going to go play her game slave.

Dib quickly follows after celebrating what he had managed to get out of today. He heads to his room to get some rest knowing that he is no longer alone.


We once again transition somewhere in the middle of town. Here we see Tak alongside Mimi staring at thier computer observing what happened at the hospital.

"Seems that Zim got the better of Leiok again. "Shouldn't shock me that Zim got away, but that will soon change. "Yes Mimi I realize he's failed us, but he and his clan have proven useful in preparing our mission.

Tak says responding to Mimi giving some form of silent communication. "Don't worry about that little resisty issue. "I already have an old colleague who will take care of it.

"Until then we need to get the final steps in place for us to begin. "Soon all the wrongs Zim caused me will be forgotten as our mission moves on to it's next phase.


Thank you all for making it to the end of another story in the books. To be honest I didn't think i'd be able to do another story without rushing like I used to.

Another blessing to be thankful for and be proud that I have. Here is hoping that the claim I made about extra layers to the overall storyline was true for you.

When it came to introduce Banks I wanted to describe him as black, but didn't want to seem racist or anything. Let me know if it's ok to call him that or should I stick with person of color.

Anyways I wanted to once again say thank you all if your hear reading this and are willing to give me a chance to prove myself. Until then stay safe God Bless You All and goodbye.