EPILOGUE

"…Earth Log entry 00.01."

"For my first entry…well, I'll start by stated that I am no longer under the shadows of my former Masters. They believe that I am longer alive so that makes me a free Irken. I'll have to hide away from the Empire but I don't think that will be problem as I've found the perfect place to stay."

"Just a few hours ago we've returned from space. The first thing we got to do I still laugh when I think about it…snicker…"

FLASHBACK

The round window outside Zim's home suddenly opened and the tip of the catapult he had hidden up there peeked out with Dib strapped to it.

"Hey! Get me out of this thing! I'm warning you, I'll get you for-"

Threats were cut short as the catapult flung him clear over the other houses. His screams could be heard for minutes till they were halted by him going though the window of his upstairs room.

Inside Zim, Gir, and Rogue watched the whole thing from the top window.

"…Wow, you were right. He did hit his house!" Zim said with a pair of binoculars and a big grin.

"Do I have mean accuracy or what?" Rogue boasted.

"Do it again!" Gir shouted.

END FLASHBACK

"It was so perfect. I think I impressed Zim too."

"The next thing that had to be done was my hands. I damaged them during our escaped from the Massive. Thankfully Zim had the necessary tools I needed to repair them. He helped…"

FLASHBACK

"…And that goes there…and that wire connects into that socket…"

The two Irkens were in the underground lab. Rogue directed Zim through the process of connecting the last remaining circuits in her hands. With the final connection her gems flashed red and she could finally move her fingers and wrists.

"Finished!" Zim announced.

"Not quite." Rogue said. "I liked to give them a test. Got anything heavy?"

Zim thought for a moment then headed over to his computer's panel. The middle of the floor opened up and brought up a huge crate. The box was made of metal and had a single red button on the side. Zim pressed it and the sides fell down then slide under the containments; which was another cubic item. It looked like a hunk of iron.

"Vorterain alloy; one of the toughest and heaviest metals known to the Irken race, thanks to the take over of planet Vort." Zim said.

Rogue walked up to the metal and looked it over. "Toughest and heaviest, uh?" She knocked on it for a bit before placing her hands underneath the cube. Zim was blown away as the Irken cybrog lifted the metal up and over her head like it was made of air. She then threw the cube a few inches in the sir and caught it with ease.

She gently placed it back down and gazed back at a gawking Zim. "Great! Good as new!" She said with a grin.

END OF FLASHBACK

"Heh, the look on his face was priceless…"

"Soon afterwards, I suggested on what to do about a more pressing matter…"

FLASHBACK

"Tell me why we're doing this again?" Zim asked.

"Because I think it'll work, considering the circumstances." Rogue said. "How, just like I told you, give'em a good show."

Zim pressed a button on his computer and called on an emergency line which was connected to the Tallest. The screen was blank for a moment but then a picture came through. It was a blurred image of what looked like Red's head. Behind him was Purple, a blurry Purple. It was a weak connection but it was working nonetheless.

"Who is this? This better be good!" Red's voice came through. He was angry, that was for sure. In the background the sounds of voices and ships taking off could be heard. It sounded like they were back on Irk or a planet under Irken rule.

"My Tallest?" Zim said.

The very second Zim spoke the sound of screaming was heard. It sounded like Purple. Red's face jerked and looked like he nearly tripped over something.

"…Who is this again?" He said back in a weak tone of voice.

"It is I, my Tallest. Invader Zim!" Zim stated, adding in a salute.

"Zim! I uh…heh, um…look, about everything that happened. We're willing to cut an idea with you." Red sounded like he was tumbling over his own words as Purple then shouted in the back, "Don't talk to him, he's crazy!"

"Shut up you idiot!" Red shouted back.

"Where are you right now? It doesn't sound like you're on the Massive." Zim said, sounding confused.

"Where are we? Where are we?" Red said. "We're on a mining planet no thanks to- wait…" Red stopped and looked into the screen. "What's that on your head?"

Zim had an oversized bandage wrapped around his head. Off screen Rogue hide behind the computer, quietly giggling under her breath.

"Oh, this thing?" Zim said pointing to his head. "That's a good question. I don't remember what happened but all I do know is I woke up with quite a concussion, woo boy, was I all dizzy. Anyway, what's going on with you two, uh?"

"Wait…are you telling me you don't remember what happened for the past say…few days?" Red asked.

"Nope." Zim simply answered.

"…Does the name Rogue ring any bells?"

"Who?"

An awkward silence followed.

"…Uh…well…keep up the good work then, Zim." Red finally spoke.

"I will sirs!" Zim said with another salute.

The screen went blank again but not without a little tinkering by Rogue. She fixed the transmission so they could hear what that Tallest were saying right after allegedly signing off.

"Did you just hear that!" Red's voice said.

"That idiot hit his head and he forgot the whole thing!" Purple said. "…How do you suppose he did that?"

"Who cares!" Red shouted. "We're in the clear! If he doesn't remember anything then we've got nothing to worry about!"

"Then the whole thing with Rogue was for nothing." Purple added.

"We don't need her anymore. She's history anyway. No one could have lived through that, she was in where the blast originated!" Red said.

"Yeah, your right…but maybe we should just…not do anything to tick Zim off…just in case?" Purple said.

"…Yeah, yeah, just for a precaution. Good idea." Red said.

Rogue cut off the audio transmission.

"I was right! They think I'm dead now!" She said. "And did you hear what they said about you? By the way, you could work a little on your acting."

"My acting was perfect! I fooled the Tallest, didn't I?" Zim proclaimed. He ripped off the fake wrap around his head. "Still, I CAN NOW CONTINUE WITH MY DREAM OF RULING THIS PLANET IN PEACE! MWWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!"

Rogue at first jumped at Zim's random outburst but then smiled knowing he was happy that things were back to normal.

END OF FLASHBACK

"I don't think I've seen him that happy over something the short time I've known him. What can I say…I'm happy myself with the way things turned out."

"I think that's good for the first Earth entry. I have to go and ask Zim something."

"End of entry."

The sun had begun to set on the human city and on Zim's house. Inside Zim was sitting on the couch with Gir playing across the room with a set of his rubber piggies. Both were glad to be back home and in one piece.

Repairs were done on the Voot after such a long journey and it seemed like everything was truly back to normal. Tomorrow Zim would go back the human Skool and continue with his plan to take over. Even after finding out the harsh truth he was more then determined to finish what he started.

Rogue strolled into the living room and saw Zim relaxing on the couch. She walked up and planted herself right next to him. A few moments passed by before any words were spoken.

"…Zim, I have to ask you something." Rogue said.

"What?" He said.

"Well…I know you said I can stay here so the Tallest or the Empire can't find out about me, but that just got me thinking…" She looked down at her boots before going on. "…If that's the case, I may be staying here for quite a while. Would you mind that? Me staying here with you?"

Zim stared at her for what seemed like an eternal. The thought about another Irken being with him ran though his mind a number of times. He didn't know but slowly a show of rouge appeared on is face. Rogue didn't say anything about it. She just waited for his answer.

"…Did I not say you could stay here? When I said you can stay, I meant it." He said.

"Even if it means forever?" She suddenly asked.

That got the rest of the red out of Zim's face; from his chin to the top of his head. Rogue couldn't hold it in anymore. She burst out in laughter, nearly falling out of her seat.

"Enough!" Zim shouted.

Rogue got control of herself. "So, what's your answer?"

The Irken could still feel the heat in his face. Plus, Gir was watching every minute of this. Embarrassment was rearing its head. Drops of sweat dripped from his forehead.

"Zim, if you can't say it, then let's just shake on it." Rogue said. She held out her hand to him.

That got some answer out of him. "…Uh, yes. Yes! We shake!"

He reached up and grasped her hand. A few shakes ensued but the hands didn't come apart. Zim was pulled in and two lips were met. His eyes grew like inflated balloons and his antennas shot straight up in the air. Warm fuzzies took hold of him and for a moment he felt like he was floating.

The two Irkens pulled apart to breath. Zim's facial expression didn't seem to change. Rogue blankly stared back at him for a second. This time instead of laughing at his confused state she gave him a warm smile. For the first time she looked at him with a soft glow in her eyes.

"You know, I have a feeling you like my eyes. I've noticed you've been staring at them." Rogue said.

"I've-never-said-I-think-your-eyes-look-like-the-most-beautiful-optic-orbs-in-the-whole-known-universe!" Zim screeched. "LIES!"

"I like your eyes too." Rogue answered.

Just then the familiar sound of a rubber piggy caught the attention of the two Irkens. Gir sat in front of them with a huge grin on his face. His metal face showed a little pink of embarrassment.

"Awww!" The little robot cooed. "Maybe I should leave you two alooone!"

THE END