Ch 8: beware of doughnuts!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything. If I didn't have a home, then I'd be a hobo! And a very creepy one at that...

"...and that's why I'm a supervillan" The Monarch was explaining his life story to an uninterested alien by the name of Haruko. Team 2 was pointed in the right direction by Hadgrid (who was meet with the same response as team 1 & the centaurs) and have since parted ways with them. Anyway, Zim in turn was talking to the Box Ghost. "That horrible Dib! You can't imagine the things he's done to me, the pathetic worm-pig-weasel-PIG!" The Box Ghost nodded in agreement. "I know whatcha mean. Danny hasn't been too nice to me either." Suddenly, an idea came to Zim. "Hey, why don't we team up? The mighty ZIM could use an ally in these hard times of reality TV" More nods of agreement from The Box Ghost. "Cool idea. And after we destroy your foe with your advanced technology, we can destroy my foe with my marvelous box-control powers! Or we could get em' both at the same time, whatever you'd like is cool with me." Zim's eyes lit up. "Excellent idea, Box Ghost! We could win this challenge and laugh at their pathetic cheesy DOOM while we savor or sweet prize of- what was the prize again?"

"We'd go to Disneyland"

"No, Haruko, It couldn't have been that. I'm sure it was a doomsday device or something."

"Sure Zim, in your own dysfunctionaly defective mind." Brock couldn't help but listen; he was, of coarse, handcuffed to Zim (don't ask; to make a long story short, They argued aboutthe purpose of clocks,and to make matters both random and worse, Haruko handcuffed them together to see who would kill the other first.). "Curse you Haruko, CURSE YOU!" Haruko shrugged. "Hey, I gotta keep myself entertained somehow..."

"Shh! There it is!" The Monarch pointed to a clearing up ahead. Sure enough, there stood the red unicorn, munching on some raspberry bushes. "Haruko, you approach it first." Brock said to the pink-haired alien. "I thought you weren't interested in the challenge."

"The sooner we get the unicorn, the sooner we can get out of here where I can be alone." Clearly, Brock wasn't a very social person.

"Ahhh, get it off me, GET IT OFF ME!" Dib ,meanwhile, was thrashing ina tangling plant, now knowing exactly what a Devil's Snare was. Edward was doing a little better than Dib; he was, of coarse, the Full Metal Alchemist. In a flash of light, Edward transmutated the Devil's Snare into harmless flowers (except they weren't harmless to Chupy, who is in fact allergic to pollen) "Achoo! Achoo!" The little chupacabra sneezed like that until they were clear out of range of the flowers. Danny, feeling sympathy for Chupy, picked him up and carried him, who let out a grateful 'squeak!'.

"Hurry! It's almost Dawn! Grab the unicorn!" Haruko ignored The Monarch's yells as she approached the red unicorn. The creature stared at her, silvery eyes tearing into her soul. Suddenly, the sun peaked out of the mountains and pierced past the trees.

Back to team 1, the wormhole opened up in front of them as Raven climbed out. "Time's up: the challenge is over." with the flick of her wrist and a snap of her fingers, the scene changed as both teams were gathered together in some sort of dark void. "Were are we?" asked Dib and Edward at once('cuz it seemed like something they both would say) Raven glanced at the inquisitive teenagers. "We are in a limbo of both worlds. Correct that, we are in a limbo where all worlds and alternative universes collide: Basically, it's where my mind is most of the time"(wow, that would explain allot)

"Facinating" said an uninterested Zim. "Now tell Zim: who won the challenge?"

A long pause for dramatic effect on the reality TV veiwers, then the commercials. When we go back to the show...

"Both teams won." While team 1 was confused, team 2 (or maybe just Zim) was outraged. "What! Why do they win along with Zim's superior team? They didn't even catch their unicorn."

"About that, allow me to explain in two steps; Step 1: look behind team 1." everyone did so, and lo and behold a blue unicorn stood there, lazily chewing on one of the flowers Edward transmutated. "Step 2: the rules of the challenge state that by dawn, anyone who is within 20 feet of the unicorn automatically win the challenge. Since both teams achieved such a requirement, it's considered a tie."

"NO! I refuse to tie with the Dib's filthy team." Haruko ignored the other alien's rants. "So, does this mean we both get to go to Disneyland?" Raven laughed. "No, no one is going to Disneyland! Now let's get back, I made couscous and shis-ka-bobs. Yes, Dib?"

"I know what shis-ka-bobs are, but what's couscous?" Everyone else nodded in agreement. "It's a middle eastern pasta. They look a lot like tiny pearls. In shape, not color. Quite bland unless you add spices and meat and/or vegetables to it.(All this I learned from personal experience and Good Eats. That's my favorite cooking show!) Also, you should see what I made for dessert!" Curious to what Raven made for dessert, everyone ran through the open wormhole leading to their temporary home. In a flash they were back in the unkempt home that belonged to Nny. It was night. "Hey, Raven, where is Nny?" Raven perked up her head at Danny's question. "You don't have to worry about him tonight Danny. Today is Tuesday, and the aliens always come for Nny on a Tuesday." Yes, I know what you're gonna say: I overusethe awkward silence."Now! To dinner! And afterwards...doughnuts!"

The week passed, and still no one came to announce the next challenge. Untill...

"Ed! Come out and face me! You have some explaining to do." Someone had drawn a transmutation circle on the icing of a cake that was meant to celebrate The Monarch's Birthday, when suddenly- "Ahhhhhhhhh!"-the doorbell rang. Raven walked to the door, who was for no apparent reason accompanied by Zim. Both took turns peering through the peephole, and both took turns screaming. Imediently, everyone was simultaneously summoned to the living room. "Who is it?" Asked a very drowsy Haruko(it was still morning)

"THE KEEF!" shouted Zim. "THE DEZI!" shouted Raven.(to IZ fans: if any IZ show was exatly like my life it would be 'bestest friend' mostly because I happen to know someone who just WON'T GO AWAY! THAT CRAZY STALKER/ CONTROL FREAK! ) "Edward, open the door, and I won't send you to the dimension of exploding chickens! NOW! And if she asks for me, say I died in a freak kidney-spleen fusion accident" But it was too late for both Zim and Raven; for both creepy stalkers invited themselves in. The instantly recognizable redhead was accompanied by a skinny and tall girl with short black hair. Both waved. "Hey Zim!" greeted Keef, waving to Zim. "Hello, Raven!" Dezi copied, but waved at Raven. "I haven't seen you in a while Zim, mostly because everytime I came near you, you would run up a tree and not share the acorns you had with me"

"I haven't seen you in a while, Raven. Where have you been?"

"Faking my death and changing my name. Neither one worked out, considering you're here now..."(I am so cruel)Out of nowhere, someone in the street(who sounded a lot like Gir) shouted "Monkeys!"

"Oh, that reminds me..." Dezi reached into her purse. Raven, thinking it was some kind of durable net, flinched and hid behind a rickety, termite-eaten chair. But instead, Dezi plucked out of her hell in a handbag a letter. "The contestant's next challenge." Dezi announced, holding out the letter to Raven. Cautiously, Raven snatched the letter out of Dezi's hand. Zim shouted. "There! Now that you have completed your task- LEAVE! GET OUT OF HERE! BE GONE WITH YOU!" Dezi, now realizing that they had worn out their welcome (finally) grabbed Keef and made a hasty retreat. "Why do the producers do this to me? First they send my love interest, then they send my life's version of Keef! What next?" oh how I would regret saying those words.

(A/N: Hey, I'm back from Idaho! Cool place. Anyway, In the author's note concerning the kittens: I made a mistake: The black and white cat is a she not a he- I named her Rosemary! My parents are gonna let me keep her! Hooray for me! (Clears throat) back on the subject concerning Idaho, I had fun...even though I spent all of my money on beads (don't worry- I had enough for the boots). I now have a Favorite store- It's called 'Pandora's Baubles and Beads'. If you're ever in Idaho Falls and love beading you should check it out- it's now my favorite bead store, even if their stuff is expensive.

And now, w/o further warning and/or ado, Here are the responses to my reviewers:

to SaiyanKing Vegeta: I see you've read my other story. I'm experimenting, to see if I can keep track of two stories at once: so far success. Oh, and I give you permission to borrow Brandy.(the person, not the drink) And, last but not lest, yes, I did read the 6th Harry Potter book. How long did it take me? (Trying not to brag) 3days(hey, when I get into a book, I get into a book)

To Invader Iza: Wow, I'm pretty embarrassed that I guessed wrong about it being a song and not a poem. I'm such a hermit. Anyway, thanks for the Inuyasha idea- I think I'll use it for the last challenge- the one I've got for the next chapter is just too damn funny!

To ZeNfindr: Despite my question being rectorial, you answered it anyway: and in doing so revealed a hole in my writing! No! I forgot that Alphonse didn't fell pain cuz' it's just his soul in the armor! Oh well, the damage on my story has been done...

P.S. If anyone wants my recipe for couscous, please say so in a review, and I will post it in the next chapter. Ok, so I don't care if anyone wants my recipe or not - I'M POSTING IT IN THE NEXT CHAPTER ANYWAY! Sorry I yelled, I'm a bit stressed out from the ride home.

P.P.S.- while I was in Idaho, I tried some huckleberry ice cream- you, dear readers, should try some...it's delicious.)