Author's Notes: I do not own Invader Zim, Jhonen Vasquez does
Looks like I've managed to get two chapters up in the same week! ALL HAIL! Anyway this chapter could get a bit messy, a little confusing but deal with it, I have a whole different concept on how Tak's children's childbirth takes place. So enjoy CH 10 you stupid humanoids.
Ch 10 – Legend of the Armada (Gir and Mini Moose ATTACK!)
The night was all too fast to remember, like a blur, or a memory that never existed. The sky was pitch black now, and Dib rose from under the covers, naked from the waist up. He yawned and rubbed his eyes while reaching for his glasses. He felt someone stir beside him; he looked and felt warm hands gently push his glasses on for him, now he could see.
"Tak..." His mouth moved slowly, saying her name with devotion.
She placed her hands on his chest while he wrapped the covers around her, hiding her bare skin. She gave him a warm kiss and huddle closer to him seeking the warmth of his human body.
"Dib?"
"Yeah?"
"Last night was great."
He felt himself flush with red in his cheeks, he simply nodded.
"Yeah I agree."
They heard a small giggle come from behind a rock, Tak reached over and grabbed a small pebble then threw it over the boulder, the pebble hit something and what ever it was, yelped in pain.
"OUCH!"
Tak yelled, "Show yourself!"
There were more rustled movements and soon Zim and Gaz fell over the rock and in plain view of Tak and Dib. They smiled and waved.
"Good morning!"
Dib and Tak blushed and covered themselves with the blanket.
"What are you two doing, watching us...perverts!" Dib reached for his boxers ad slipped them on underneath the covers while Tak made haste to put on her under garments and robe.
"We were coming back here when we heard snoring, and then we saw you guys all cuddled up together." Gaz gave Dib a devilish grin, "I guess you guys had a night?"
Dib couldn't tell how scarlet his face was, "Lay off Gaz!"
As soon as Dib and Tak were dressed they looked over at the other pair and decided to poke fun at them.
Dib put his hand to his chin and smiled, "And where were you two all night? Not near the camp that's for sure!"
Zim looked away whistling while Gaz got into a defensive stance.
"That's none of your business Dib! Zim and I were just walking around and talking!"
"I'd imagine that's half of a true story" Tak winked at Zim and he quickly turned away in embarrassment.
"I don't know what you're talking about Tak. Gaz and I were just spending some quality time together..."
"Without pants?" Dib pointed
Zim looked down and noticed his was only in his boxers, with no pants to conceal his polka dot trousers.
"DAMN I KNEW I WAS FORGETTING SOMETHING!"
The rest of the group laughed at him, even Gaz. They watched him leave to go search for his missing jeans.
Dib straightened himself up and took a satisfying deep breath, 'So what do we do now?"
Tak stood next to him, "We have to do something about Blue. He doesn't know how to command the army without me, but he'll still find a way."
Dib and Gaz looked at her in confusion.
She sighed, "The Ancient Undying Irken Armada..."
"That armada was over thousands of years ago Tak!" Zim huffed, returned and fully pantsed.
"I know but he resurrected it, using my help of course"
"You can't resurrect that old army unless you-"
"Speak Ancient Irken Zim...duh"
Zim blinked, "I thought I was the only one able to do that"
"I'm full of surprises Zim, now back on topic. The Ancient Irken Armada was said to be the undefeated army of all the Galaxies. A thousand years ago, the very first Tallest of Irk created this army by training Irkens in skills of many combat styles and by teaching them battlefield tactics. Also by giving them the most durable of armor and weaponry, they were an unstoppable force."
Dib mumbled, "So in other words, this army had brute strength and amazing intelligence."
Tak nodded, "That's right, but the army could only be controlled by ancient irken speech. When most of our ancestors passed away, not many knew how to speak it, thus the army became untamed and wild, destroying everyone and everything."
"That's when my parents came around" Zim spoke with pride. Tak nudged him in the arm.
"You mean OUR parents, I can speak it too!"
"Right. For some reason my parents and Tak's parents had studied the old text, they managed to contain the army and, using the ancient irk powers, were able to throw them into a deep slumber."
Zion and Kirei took a seat next to Gaz; apparently they've been listening in on the story. They let out a yawn and smiled at everyone.
Zion rubbed his head, "After Purple and Red were taken care of by mom and dad, Blue rose up and had the big idea of reviving the A.I.A and taking over the entire universe, including different time strings."
"He couldn't speak Ancient Irken though, so that's where I come in..." Tak sighed with regret, "I wish I never did but all my life I've served Tallests."
"Nothing we can do now, except stop Blue from unleashing doom upon every planet!" Zim spoke fiercely.
Dib smiled, "I thought you wanted everything to be destroyed, saving the universe won't benefit you Zim."
"Of course it'll benefit me! I don't want to live in a world ruled by Blue! NOBODY RULES ZIM! NOBODY!", He screeched loudly, Gaz pushed him down to shut him up.
Gaz held Zim's face in the dirt while she asked, "So what do we have to do?"
Tak said, "We have to take out Blue, and steal that time fuse he has."
Gaz stared at Tak in confused astonishment, "I thought I invented it and he took my idea?" She looked at her future kids and Zion spoke out.
"You did invent one, one that was better than his."
"I see, at least mine was better."
Zim took his face out of the dirt, "Then lets get moving! We'll take the fuse, stop Blue, and save the damn Universe."
They all stood up and began making their way to the castle, but suddenly Zim stopped. Gaz turned around and looked at him.
"What's the matter Zim?"
He looked at her, "Where's Gir and Mini Moose?"
The rest of them stopped and began looking around, wondering as well.
"I'm right here Master!"
Zim looked up on a broken boulder and saw Gir standing with Mini Moose by his side. Mini Moose seemed to float in silence, while Gir stood with a strange expression on his face.
"Gir, how'd you find us? I know you didn't come with us when we teleported!" Zim glared at his robotic sidekick, a feeling of uneasiness rushing through him.
"I used my tracking signal to find you Master..."Gir replied, speaking softly as if he were speaking to a child who knew nothing of what stood before it.
"I see..." Zim's antennae drew flat against his head like a wolf would draw its ears back in suspicion. He held his left hand out at Gir and spoke loudly.
"Aerials e lucio copo inimicum edat giù!"
Zim hand began to glow; electricity surged through his arm to his fingertips. A blast of light shot through the air directly at Gir.
Dib grabbed Zim and shook him, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING! YOU'RE GONNA HIT YOUR OWN ROBOT?"
Much to their surprise, Gir took Mini Moose and dodged the blast easily, landing in front of Zim.
"Hmph..." Zim grunted and smirked at his little SIR, "That chip on your head..."
Dib's eyes averted from Zim to Gir, and he saw that small chip on his head blinking actively.
"I see now..." Dib said, "...You knew Gir was being controlled so you tested him!"
"Yes, but also because..." Zim charged at Gir and pulled out his gun, "...I NEVER INSTALLED A TRACKING DEVICE IN YOUR HEAD GIR!"
He fired at Gir, but the small robot bounded away. He stood and his arm quickly transformed into a large plasma gun.
Zim's eyes went wide, "I see Blue has given you an upgrade."
Gir aimed his weapon at Zim and with a loud screech, fired a large plasma ray directly at Zim.
It was coming much to quick to avoid, Zim put his arms in front of him in an X form and spoke quietly to himself.
"Aliment Irken, scherdmo di lumos..."
A large invisible shield blocked off the ray, bouncing it back toward Gir.
"AIIIIIIEEEEE!" Gir turned but was too late to avoid the blast as it struck him from behind, knocking the little guy down.
Zim quickly dropped his shield and ran over to Gir. He watched as his little friend twitched, smoking and burnt from the blast.
"Gir, are you alive?"
"..."
"Gir...I have..tacos..."
The robot twitched again, its antenna moved, "Ta...Tacos...yum..."
"Yes Gir, if you stay still, I will give you your tacos when we get home."
He coaxed Gir into staying motionless as he removed the chip from his head.
"Ok Gir you can move now"
Gir's eyes became its usual light blue and the same doofy smile appeared on Gir's face.
"Thank you Master!"
Zim smiled and watched Gir climb on Dib's head, he looked over at Mini Moose, who floated close to Zim.
"Mini Moose...?"
Zim stared at the little floating moose, it began to glow and Zim quickly turned to get away, but Mini Moose's numbs quickly became claws, and held Zim in his place. Zim panicked and looked at the others.
"TAK! GET EVERYONE OUT OF HERE NOW!"
"WHAT? WHY?"
"MINI MOOSE IS GONNA EXPLODE! HE'S STILL BEING CONTROLLED!"
Mini Moose began to glow brighter; Zim grabbed him and held it against his chest to hopefully cover the blast.
"GO NOW!"
Tak turned to everyone. Gaz tried to resist and demanded to stay with Zim.
"NO!" Zim yelled, "GAZ JUST GO WITH THEM!"
She shook her head and reached out to him, but Tak took hold of Gaz's arm and spoke quickly, teleporting them and the rest of the group far away from the area.
"NO! ZIM!" Gaz struggled to get out of Dib's hold, to get back to Zim.
Zim watched as the moose in his arms began to erupt, and soon enough he was enveloped in a bright light.
From the distance the whole area around Zim seemed to have disappeared, including him. All that was left was a huge crater.
Gaz stared in disbelief. She couldn't believe it. Tak held onto Dib's arm, Zion stood strong trying to hold back tears while Kirei let it go.
Dib took Gaz's hand and held it firmly, "Gaz I'm sorry..."
"No..."
"Zim is..."
"NO!"
"He's gone Gaz..."
She screamed at him and pounded his chest, she yelled and cursed and threatened him. Dib held her and let her do so; he knew that instead of crying, this was her way of showing how much in pain she was.
"Gaz..." He let her rest her head against him, and felt his shirt begin to feel moist.
She choked and swallowed, then began to sob quietly. Dib was stunned, all his life; he had never seen his sister shed a tear. Not since their mother had gone, she never cried for anything or anyone.
"He's not gone...he can't be..." She whispered between sobs.
Dib shook his head and looked out at the crater; he guessed it was large enough to fit 7 houses inside it.
"He's really gone Gaz, I'm sorry"
Is Zim gone? Yes. Is he dead? I dunno...You'll have to read the next installment. FLAME ME! Or you know, just be nice and leave wonderful comments for me. Kudos.
Translations for A.I.P (ancient irk power):
"Aerials e lucio copo inimicum edat giù!" – Air Spirits and Light, blast my enemy down!
"Aliment Irken, scherdmo di lumos..."- Ancient Irken light shield...