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Phase Two let's go and start a celebration party inside the hypothetical house.
Greetings everybody and welcome to the start of...Phase Two. Of After The Florpus where we continue the journey to a final battle that will surely be a sight to behold.
I hear you say to yourself how much longer until then? To those listening and wanting to know I say we still have a ways to go. We are on Phase Two but my hopes is that we can go until a fourth.
Or even fifth if I feel there is more that I think can be done. That might or might not be the case but who knows it would mean we get more storyline to enjoy.
Each phase also having eight stories would also mean we still have a long journey ahead of us. One that I imagine will only get better as each story is finished.
Though I hope you all will stay with me on that journey until we reach the finale of the story. I told you all that I am only getting started and that wasn't a lie it was a promise.
A promise that intend to keep for you all. Do these take awhile to make of course they do but it is worth every last second of it to see that people enjoy it.
This phase will be much like the other one but not at the same time if that makes any sense. Probably doesn't but hey we will go along with it for the laughs.
In the meantime I hope you all continue to enjoy and with that all out of the way let's get started. Let us dive into the world of Invader Zim again for Phase Two.
I would hope that everybody here knows what friendship is. Whether it be an online or a friend you can regularly meet up with and I don't know watch a movie together.
It's a bond that can not be replaced as easy as you think it can. One person who probably doesn't have many friends is Zim. Though he would probably say that he doesn't need one.
He is far to superior to have such weakness or however he would chose to say it. Zim doesn't tend to focus on that as most irkens hate his guts.
Though I don't think he knows that yet but who knows a lot of things can change. Besides that he mainly likes to focus on plotting his next ingenious idea to take over Earth.
At the time he didn't realize it but eventually he realized how close he was to winning during the whole Florpus incident. The day he learned that info drove him up the wall to say the least.
He was a combination of excited and angry at what he managed to do. Though like most of his ideas they are stopped by Dib. His blood boils with rage knowing that he denied him again.
Zim found it difficult to concentrate on other things due to this rage. He couldn't believe that Dib and his family had stopped it from being a reality.
Seeing how close he was only made it far worse. Whatever his next idea is it would have to include a way to make sure Dib couldn't stop him in any capacity.
Zim was determined to repeat what he did two years ago only this time nobody would stop him. That he will make sure happens one way or another.
The Invader though about all this while browsing on his computer for information. Searching for info on how other invaders have finished their mission.
He hopes to use this info and see how his next idea can replicate it to give him his desired results. Zim would obviously use his own spin on whatever he finds to avoid any issues.
While researching he was interrupted by his computer who had a message for him. "Excuse the interruption but your receiving a call. "From who?
Zim answers while taking a break from checking up on his fellow invaders. He tends to do that from time to time whenever he gets bored.
"The lab friend from Vort. "Ah good that means he's received an update for me. "Hopefully he will show me what he's done to further my next ingenious plot to destroy this planet.
"Your presuming a lot. "No cause I know for fact that he wouldn't be calling for any reason besides that. "If he were smart that is. "Again presuming a lot.
"He is a lot of things this I know from working with him back on Vort. "Stupid is not one of those things. "He knows what I asked for and that I don't tolerate failure.
"Do you tolerate anything? "Yes I tolerate your sarcasm and uninspired sense of humor. "Thanks I guess. "Your most welcome. "Answer the call.
The screen transitions to an irken in a lab coat staring back at Zim. The irken had blue eyes and was holding a clipboard. "Greetings Aeiob it's been some time.
"Yes and I was enjoying til I realized I had to call you if I had made any advancements on that tool you want. "I take it you have one. "Indeed I do.
"Things have went smoothly. "More than it did last time. "Still can't believe my finger was nearly ripped off. "Enough of the personal stuff and show me what you've done.
"Alright then allow me to show you the work that's been done. Aeiob proceeds to show a creature from Blorch resting behind a see through wall. He gets it's attention before placing something on his arm.
We see the creature hiss at Aeiob and try and attack him. That was the thing around his arm glowed blue. The Creature stops what it was doing and seems to be placed in a trance.
"Back away from the window. It listens to the command all the while still in the trance. "Lay back down and stay quiet. Again it listens to the command without question.
Zim was glad to see that this was quite the advancement to whatever this thing was. After he was done observing what was being shown he responded to it.
"Excellent. "This is exactly what I had hoped for and more. "But what about the feature I want installed in it? "That requires more work. "To make us irkens immune to this requires certain parts and a lot of patience.
"Alright then what about the other thing? "You'll have to be more specific. "You've had me do a lot for you. "An update from Kombactia. "Does he know yet about what I did?
"About how you cheated in his tournament. "Yes he most definitely does. "I imagine when he sees you again he is going to want your head on a stick. "I wouldn't know that cause I tend to stay away from that guy.
"Many people want Zim's head on a stick but that doesn't concern me. "Because at the end of the day it will be me who laughs at their failure to kill me.
"I'll take your word for it. "Alright we should uh move on to the update on this gauntlet. Aeiob says weirded out at the conversation he was having with Zim.
"Not like you have much of an option. "You don't need to threaten me. "I am cooperating like you asked. "I owe you a favor not the other way around.
"Yes and this is a favor that you will do for me. "I am sorta excited but also not. "Seeing how the subject you gave me nearly ripped my limbs off several times.
"Better to take this one step at a time. "Right but still if you ever get a better less biting subject than send it to me. "I will consider it. "I guess that is the best I am getting right? "Yes. "Ok.
Zim's conversation was going great, that was of course until Gir enters the room through a chute in the ceiling. "Hey whatcha doing there? He asks hoping to get an answer but doesn't at first.
"Master did you hear me? "Yes Gir I did but I am currently busy working on something. "Ok but you should know that I..might've..let a guest in. "Yes I know you say not to but there's a reason.
"Before you say anything I'd might want to listen to what the reason is. Gir says trying not to make the situation worse and make Zim angry with him.
"Gir I couldn't give any less of a care for what your reason is. "How many times have I said NOT to invite or let guests into our base. "About a thousand times or something.
"Tell me what this reason is then? "The guest I let inside wanted to speak with you. "Is this guest human? "Uh no he didn't say that. "He said he was irken like you.
"WHAT! "Yeah he is in the living room waiting on the couch. Zim hesitates for a while before speaking again. "Aeiob..I am going to have to call you back later. "That's fine with me. "Remember to work on that feature I want.
"No worries I'll get it done. "Good that will be all. Zim disconnects the call with Aeiob and looks back at Gir. Looking innocent as Zim had his little freakout or whatever you'd call it.
"COMPUTER! "Yes? "Show me the surveillance of the living room. "Alright here it is. We then see the figure that Gir let inside looking around waiting patiently.
This irken unlike with Tak was able to identified far easier. Zim like all the other examples of an irken that shows up on Earth. Granite there was only two but you get the point.
Trying to make it sound better in hopes of making the story less cringe. Don't know if I did that by explaining it but who knows right I am not an expert on cringe.
Whatever way you want to look at it we should continue before cringe does show up. None of us want that or who knows again not a mind reader either.
Zim sees who the irken was and he couldn't believe it. The irken was Invader Skoodge who wasn't exactly hiding the fact he was an irken. Though that could be nothing he had hoped.
Gir interrupted Zim's confusion to ask him a light hearted question. Knowing Gir it could've been anything but it ended up being a easy to understand question.
"You mad at me still? Gir says sounding curious about his master's mood. "No for once Gir this isn't the case. "YAY! "Though I am curious to know what Skoodge is doing here.
"I didn't think he knew where this planet was. "His reasons for being here is what I want to know. "Also how did he know where our base was?
"SO MANY QUESTIONS! "Gir follow me we are going to get answers. Gir salutes and follows Zim into the elevator and heads up to the living room to speak with Skoodge.
They had made it to the living room and entered to see that Skoodge was still waiting on the couch. Not much he could do besides wait there and hope Zim would show up eventually.
He does as he speaks to his old friend if you want to call them that. "Skoodge I was told that you wished to see me. "Never would have thought you'd know where to find me.
Skoodge looked up to see Zim and headed to him while greeting him. "Yeah I did and uh I have to say this is a nice base. "Better than the one I had on Blorch.
"No that base had grey moss and rat hair all over the place. "And the fear of being mauled to death by rats that would've not been glad to see me there.
"That's great and all Skoodge but I have questions that I want answered. "Straight to the point I see. "Figures seeing how I am here on your assigned planet.
"Honestly this place is nicer than I thought. "That's pushing it don't you think? "Yeah in some ways but this I think is different. Skoodge says trying to ease Zim from giving him a death stare.
"Congrats on getting the mission from The Tallest themselves. "Thanks but I need answers. "How did you know where to find me? "The Tallest said that nobody has heard of this place.
"Yes that is the case but I used the computer inside the ship I used to locate you. "I had to take a wormhole that nearly crashed the ship to even get here as soon as I was able.
"Do you at least have a way to fool people that you weren't an irken. "The ship I used didn't have that so I had to wing it and use a scarf and some shades.
"That was on board but not a way to hide that your not from this planet. "Don't invaders have access to those tools in their ships. "Uh yeah about that.
"What? "It's a long story Zim. "Honestly don't think you'll believe me if I told you. "Really? "Yes it's that far fetched that you'll think I am a liar. Skoodge says holding his head while reluctantly staring back at Zim.
"Your not going to believe me that being said there is no point in telling you. "It really can't be that far fetched. "Trust me it is. "Enough stalling, tell me what this far fetched reason is.
"Alright then. "The Tallest they sent on a mission to the planet Teros to get rid of a member of The Resisty. "The who? "The resistance group fighting against The Armada.
"The group that is currently trying to stop The Tallest from you know conquering the universe. "None of that makes any sense to me. Zim says scoffing at what Skoodge had said to him.
"Such a thing sounds foolish to even try. "Yeah I guess you can say it like that. "That's not the reason no, that would be that The Tallest had sent another irken there to kill me and The Resisty Member.
"I find that difficult to believe seeing how your not exactly the smartest irken. "That being said you haven't done anything to my knowledge that would make them want to do that.
"I though the same thing but yet here we are. "Look Zim I don't know what the future holds for me but I am here cause I don't know who else will accept me.
"Anybody that I know would cut all ties with me for no good reason after that day. "Basically what I am saying is that I want to be here with you on Earth..
"Because you seem to be the only friend I have left. "Don't worry I'll also lend a hand in your mission if that's what you want. "That's great but I am almost ready with my next ingenious idea that'll allow me to finish my mission.
"Though it might go smoother if you were here to say distract the biggest obstacle in my way. "That'll be easy. "I sure hope it is cause you see the obstacle in my way is quite bothersome.
"Like I said not an issue for me. "That's great but we need to find a way to make sure he doesn't see through your ruse like he does mine. "That will be the tricky part.
As Zim went on talking he is unable to see a purple laser go across his face. Skoodge on the other hand does and acts by pulling Zim away from it. A projectile then goes flying through the window and hits the floor.
Zim pushes Skoodge away not seeming pleased at what he did. "You better have had a good reason to have done that Skoodge. "Cause if not I will make sure you regret ever doing that.
"Trust me I did. "You didn't see the laser? "No what laser? "A purple one aimed at your head. "You were almost shot Zim. "Do you have proof of that?
"Actually he does. "It's sorta wedged into the floor next to you. Zim's Computer says entering the conversation with knowledge it hoped would be of use.
Granite it was useful as Zim sees that there was indeed an energy casing stuck in the floor. Zim was furious at the fact that an unknown tried to shoot him.
Though that is understandable I wouldn't want to imagine anybody not being furious at that. Zim also is not that easy to anger seeing how he's acted to less serious things being done to him.
Also This unknown didn't do this face to face which probably makes it worse in his eyes. "WHO DARES TO ATTEMPT THIS TO ME!? Zim shouts in a rage that filled his entire being.
"Do they not who I am? "I AM ZIM not some weakling that will take such an act lying down. He continues to say as he stares at Skoodge for confirmation of what had happened.
"Don't ask me I only saved you. "Ugh of course whoever did this must have been sent here. "I WILL FIND YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE AND MAKE YOUR REGRET YOUR ACTIONS!
"Zim I don't think they can hear you. Skoodge says looking weirded out by Zim's rant. "Don't worry soon they won't be able to hear anything. "Cause whoever it is will be dead once I find them.
"Dead I tell you DEAD! "Remind me to leave the room when you do that. Skoodge says trying to make light of the situation. "COMPUTER! "Yes what is it.
"Computer I need you to scan this energy casing. Zim says as he pulls the casing out of the floor. "Alright then. A metal arm extends out of the ceiling and grabs the casing from Zim.
About five minutes pass and we get the results from Zim's Computer. "I have finished scanning the casing. "The casing was shot out of a laser pistol that was designed specifically to try and replicate an irken's.
"Sounds great but who is the coward who used the gun? "The gun was crafted by some guy named Yebot. "He is a mechanic who works on ships of all shapes and sizes.
"It also says he is a hired gun on the side but that isn't his main way of earning monies or at least that is what he likes to say. "He's also used to be in a group of other criminals. "If you asked him he would say he was the leader.
"I don't care about his insecurities Computer. "Wait you said he was in a group with other criminals right? "Correct. "Do you know who those people were?
"Only one I can find in my database is Kalaq Lertsmon. Skoodge eyes pop open wide in shock after hearing that as he had literally saved Zim from Kalaq's old friend.
He never mentioned that to Skoodge but it was on his profile but never said who they were. I guess this was the first time he had learned more about Kalaq after they split up.
"I take it you know who our mechanic friend? Zim asks still with hatred filling his words as he spoke. "If it is then you'll soon have to say goodbye to him.
"No but I do know Kalaq. "That..that was The Resisty Member I nearly died with. Skoodge didn't seem comfortable saying this not knowing how Zim would react.
"The two of us had to work together and get rid of the irken trying to kill us "He left with his Resisty friends and I took the ship here. "That doesn't concern me what does is where Yebot went to hide.
"Your not mad at what I told you. "Not really besides the irken might have been some defective lying to you before trying to take you both out. "Huh I never thought of it like that.
"Exactly that might have been the case and you would have never even known. "I doubt that but you could be right. "Something about what he said and how it was said seemed honest.
"Also he might've said that to try and mess with your head. "This I know cause I have done things like that to get what I've wanted before. Zim says in a sick twisted show of amusement.
"Computer ready the lab cause we are going to be searching all night for more info on this fool. Skoodge you will also be given a proper way to hide your true self from not only the humans but from Dib.
"Who? "Don't worry about that I will let you know all about him while we learn more about that fool that tried to kill me. Zim says to Skoodge while heading to the lab part of his base.
Skoodge had absolutely no idea who Dib was but Zim was more than glad to share that information. I imagine that would be quite the conversation knowing Zim's hatred for Dib.
"Uh does this mean I am allowed to stay. "Yes as long as you promise not to do anything that will compromise my mission. "That you won't have to worry about.
"Then let's get going as we have a lot that needs to be done in such a short amount of time. Zim says again as Skoodge follows Zim into the lab part of his base.
Both invaders had indeed spent all night doing their research on Yebot and tried to make Skoodge unrecognizable to Dib and his family. As well as Banks and Isaac but they would be far easier to fool.
Zim thought that at least seeing as they didn't know him as long as Dib and his family have. Currently they were acting like they were heading to the school.
They were hoping this would make Yebot show himself and make a mistake. Zim though would eventually have to show Skoodge the school seeing how Dib won't be in the hospital forever
I almost forgot to mention that Dib after the whole Tak return is in the hospital trying to have his uh everything fixed. He is in rough shape but trust me you will know more about that soon.
Don't want to spoil to much as that would be cheating for you. That and by the time story is out I will have most likely have started the next. Overdoing it, yes to some of you but it keeps me from getting anymore crazy.
Until then we have this story to continue reading but don't worry cause like I said you will get to know how Dib is doing. In the meantime let's get back to the story.
Zim was walking alongside with Gir who was in his dog outfit. They had to maintain this lie in order to try and lure him out. "You sure this is going to work Zim.
"Trust me it will. "Mine is less complex than yours but still manages to fool people into thinking I am human. We then get to see how Skoodge looked and it was decent.
He still had to use the lenses and the wig but besides all that his skin was the same color as Dib. The look had a slightly different shade of the color used on the usual irken uniforms.
It was a darker tone that Zim's in the hopes of trying to hide it. There were also freckles on the side of his face to add his own uniqueness to it. That was what most of their night consisted of.
"I think it suits you. "Thanks. "The lenses are scratchy though. "You'll get used to it. "All that you need to do is not let these fall off or that would ruin the whole ruse.
"How easy is it for them to fall off? "Not that easy but I'd still be careful in the slight chance that they do end up falling off. "You look nothing like how I do and that is great.
"Couldn't you do this to throw Dib off your trail. "Also try changing your voice with some modulator. "Sounds like a great idea. Zim says curiously responding to Skoodge's advice.
"Only issue is that I don't feel like restarting in that school every time Dib finds me out. "I also can't show up infrequently cause that would raise suspicions to much.
"Guess that makes sense. "That school I only go there to be sure none of the humans next to my base get curious. "Though after being around them for two years that is..unlikely.
"It'd also be easier if Gir would stop inviting humans over to the base. "Sorry but I get bored sometimes and some of the stuff on the TV looks cool.
"You also risk of getting us caught Gir. "I know and I try but I keep on doing it. "Yes something you need to work on. "Don't worry I'll get better at that you'll see.
"That I can't wait for. "You two seem to have quite a lot of issues. "That and I've never seen anything like him before. "Ah thank you. "I don't know if that was a compliment.
"Thank you anyways. "Uh your welcome? "Don't worry you'll get used to his stupidity. A couple more minutes go by as they get closer to the school.
Skoodge though starts to get the feeling that they are being followed and let's Zim know. "Uh Zim I think we are being followed. "By Yebot? "I don't know. "Then get ready if it is.
"What do we do if is him? "If it is then we chase him down. "That way we can force him to answer for his actions. "If he doesn't? "That's when we force the answers out of him.
"Got It. "We will make sure he won't have anywhere to try and hide. "He will regret ever showing his face here. "Alright then what about this school? "What purpose do you have for going there?
"Originally I had hoped to use it as a maintain a ruse and to learn more about this place. "I take it that's where you first met Dib? "Yes and for the last two Earth years he's got in my way.
"He that bad? "Yes but once you infiltrate his group you will learn info about him and give it to me that way we can use it to get rid of him once and for all.
"What if he finds out? "That won't be a concern unless you somehow mess it up. "Your somewhat smart meaning that shouldn't be the case. "Thanks? "Don't mention it.
They keep walking ahead until Gir manages to see something and heads over to it. "Gir get back here. Zim says trying not to draw attention to what he and Skoodge were doing.
Zim didn't see at first but ended up seeing a figure that was hiding behind a house start running away. Zim starts running over to the figure that Gir saw without telling Skoodge about it.
"Huh..Zim wait for me. Skoodge says running to catch up to Zim who was catching up to the figure that Gir had saw. Geez try saying that quickly, quite the tongue twister I gave you.
They all head through several streets during this chase. The Figure was running through lanes of traffic to try and get away. Zim though was determined to catch this figure before he could escape.
We see them cut through a park filled with people looking at them confused. None of them reacted more than with looks. Granite I wouldn't know what to say if I saw that either.
As they continue running we hear Zim shout something at the figure running. Though I doubt that the figure would care about that as kept running for his life.
"I KNOW IT IS YOU YEBOT! "Zim you sure it's him. "I am positive. "Anybody that knows me here should be to busy to be following us. "What if it is though?
"Then it will be the last mistake they ever make in their life. "Sound's great. "Granite we have to catch up to them before you can try that. Skoodge says not trying to sound to confident.
"Don't worry we will. "He is getting away. "Not for much longer. "Yeah I hope. "This is quite the second day on Earth for me isn't it. "Yeah it's real funny.
The chase continues into an apartment building where they headed up the stairs. Good thing there was nobody in the way cause that would make this really bad for either side.
Eventually they made it onto the roof where the chase had managed to stop. The apartment building on the other hand was top notch in terms of quality.
Wouldn't say that snobs and spoiled brats live here but somewhere in the middle of it. That probably doesn't even matter to you all does it. If it does than thanks if not than uh..sorry for uh stalling?
Zim currently wasn't thinking of any stalling. His mind was on one thing and that's if The Figure was hiding on this roof or somewhere else not even on the building.
He turns around only to see nothing that out of the ordinary. "Gir what did you see what he looked like? "What who liked like? "The Figure that you saw and starting over to.
"That you see I didn't know there was a figure there. "Then what was the reason you ran off? "Honestly I thought it was a puppy and went to say hi.
"That can't be the case cause who was that figure running away from us? Skoodge says confused all the while he much like Zim earlier didn't see a laser being aimed at his head.
Zim is the one to see this as he pulls Skoodge to the side. "What..what did I do? "Nothing but I think we finally found who we're looking for. Both of them look to see The Figure that they were chasing.
Good for them also is that this was Yebot. He stood annoyed at the fact his hopes of taking at least one of the invaders out was stopped before he could end up doing it.
"Can't either of you stay still for one second? He says annoyed at the two irkens. "First at your base then this. "Give me a break for once. His appearance consisted of a grey jacket with gold color outlines and buttons.
He had black pants that looked leather but weren't. Probably some fake rip off of leather that was made by an eco friendly sociopath somewhere.
His boots were of some black work boots, nothing to special in terms of that. Both eyes were usable and had a purple tint to it. Also had human colored skin to finish it all off.
"Yebot. Zim says his name with hatred while staring daggers at him. "Yeah..it's me. "Be grateful your robot saw me hiding or you both would be dead.
"That was me..I did that. Gir says in a cheerful manner at what Yebot had said. "You are one weird robot to say it lightly. Yebot says creeped out by Gir's excitement.
"He is no longer what you should be concerned about. "Let me guess I should be afraid? "More afraid than you've ever been before in your life. "I'll take my chances with not doing that.
"You see I made a career out of not being afraid of irkens and I don't have any intentions of starting. Yebot says defiantly at the two invaders who stood and gave him death stares as he was talking.
"Believe me It'd be most wise for you to fear me after trying to end my life. "Never been known as a smart guy by anybody. "What is the point in starting that here?
"FOOL..reveal the purpose you have for trying to kill me. "Ask nicely and you might get your answer. "Insulting me is not a better alternative to what I asked.
"You might think it isn't. "Me it's business as usual. "I bet it is. "People like you always make that excuse for attacking an irken. "It isn't always an excuse more like karma.
"Karma haven't heard that one before. "Don't see how you couldn't given how you people react. "I take it your not going to cooperate with us? "Not at all.
"We will have answers whether your forced to give them or not. "It's up to you what happens. Skoodge says trying intimidate Yebot into talking as well.
"Like I am scared of an irken who cried tears of fear when he was given Blorch. "H..how would you know that? "I might have had that told to me by a mutual friend of mine.
"Guess that means whoever sent you here was at The Great Assigning. "Seeing how this person isn't here leaves me to believe that they had snuck into the building that it was at.
"Think all that you want. "Neither of you are getting a word out of me. "So do me favor and make this easy. "Unlikely. "Your choice. "A choice that I made with confidence.
"The same can't be said for you. "Quit the act and give us what we want. "Never, not to an invader or any other irken" GIR GRAB HIM! Zim quickly says as Gir leaps onto Yebot's head.
This didn't last long as throws him off his head and tosses him back at the invaders before leaping off the building. He lands on the ground rolling around for a second before continuing.
His legs won't be glad he did that later but he had others things to worry about. Don't worry I am sure he won't have leg pain in the future from this.
"A for effort I'll give you that. "This isn't over not until I say it is. "You'll be seeing me again. "That I promise both of you. We hear Yebot say as he stands holding his leg in the parking lot.
He started running away as much as he could while they were recovering from when he threw Gir. "WOOOO LET'S DO THAT AGAIN! "Get off of me Gir.
"Right sorry. "He's getting away. "Zim you ok? "I am fine. "In the meantime we need to catch him before he gets away. "Uh I don't think we're going to.
"What makes you say that? "That. Skoodge points to Yebot on a bike of some sorts flying off into the distance. "That was not how I thought he would try and run.
Zim stood speechless as Yebot flew away from them. "Look Zim we should probably head back to your base and think of another way to corner him. "I am not stupid Skoodge I knew that.
"What I never said that you were. "I was only saying what we could do. "I knew that had to be done. "Sorry for trying to lend a hand. "I know you were. "It is mainly my mood being ruined due to a lot of things.
"Him being one of them. "I feel like I don't want to know the others. "It's mainly Dib and his newfound allies. "Though once I get what I need they'll no longer be an issue for me.
"That sounds great for you. "Believe me it will be soon enough. "Until then we have something in our way. "Once he is dealt with I will have answers.
"We should get going then. "Yes let us get going. Both invaders agree and head back to Zim's Base to find a way to catch Yebot and try and get rid of him for good.
We transition not to Zim's Base or at least not yet as we see Yebot hiding himself and his future bike inside of a small building somewhere in town.
He grabs a comms tool from his pocket and makes a call. Not long after it's answered by a masked figure with a blue cloth wrapped around his head.
The Figure's mask was a matte black mask that covered his face entirely. That was all the hologram showed "Is Zim dead yet? The Figure asks Yebot in a annoyed tone.
"There is an issue with that. "What type of issues? "First I hear that Invader Grappa is still alive even after I was told that he was dead. "Then I am being told by you that thier is an issue.
"Do you mind telling me what that is? "Zim he isn't alone. "You were told of his robot sidekick before you chose Zim. "It's not that he is with Invader Skoodge.
"Huh that is quite the issue. "This was not at all what I had hoped would be the case. "Do you know the reason that he is there? "No if I did I might have had more of idea of what to do.
"Besides didn't you have the weird blob head guy go after him. "It was him who was to kill Skoodge not me. "I notice your anger. "Consider this you'd be paid quite a lot for this.
"Some bright side isn't it. "Is that not how people like you operate Yebot always willing to end life's for money. "This time their both irkens. "You'd be doing the universe a favor with this.
"Fighting two invaders is..different. "Where was this restraint with Kalaq. "That is something you wouldn't understand. "Sure it is. "You told me you'd be able to handle this without issue.
"Guess I was wrong to think that you could handle this alone. "What makes you think that I am unable to do that? "Your unwillingness to continue on with our goals despite your skill.
"Things change seeing how Skoodge is here. "But you have survived creatures that are as dangerous as irkens. "Yet here you are to afraid to take on two cause you think it's to risky.
"Where is your dignity and self respect. "Don't tell me your willing to let it be lost cause your doubtful of your skills. "Hm you have a point. "Besides they won't have any issues killing any of us.
"Exactly. "They won't hesitate to either place us in prison or kill us outright for what we are doing. "Doubting what we are trying to do is foolish.
"Yeah I should've though about that. "Emotions are a powerful motivator Yebot. "All that you need to do is learn how to control yours. "That is something I have struggled with for a long time.
"I also should be more confident in what we are doing. "I might have lost that due everything that's happened. "There is no way I'll let those two make me question MY skills.
"Exactly. "Then how about we cut all the doubt and anger and focus on getting rid of those two once and for all. "Your right the others aren't being doubtful and neither should I.
"That's the spirit Yebot. "Go and ready yourself and finally give us all a more peaceful world to live in. "Can do. Yebot says before nodding his head in agreement to what The Figure said.
He then disconnects the call with The Mysterious Figure and heads into the house. This was the place that he was using to hide from anybody who knew what he was doing.
There is a lot to think about here, mainly who these others could be. All this and a group of people that are going after specifically invaders. Not much good can end up happening with this.
For Yebot he was about to more of what The Mysterious Figure wanted to him to do. Zim as well as Skoodge had no intentions on allowing him to do any of that.
If they have any say which they most definitely do in this case. None of what they have in store for them and the other invaders will work in any capacity.
It is here where we transition to the lower part of Zim's Base. Here we see Zim angrily pacing back and forth trying to think of a way to find Yebot.
Skoodge on the other hand was resting next to the wall also brainstorming on what to do. "There is somewhere in this town where he's hiding. Zim continues to say angrily as he tries and thinks of something.
"You have any ideas? "No and it's infuriating me to no conceivable end. Zim says responding to what Skoodge had asked him. "We know he couldn't have left the planet.
"He is out to kill us. "That being said he might be retreating to think of another way of going about it. "Yes that is a good point. "The only question is if he is doing this on his own.
"You think he's being asked to kill us. "There is no doubt in my mind. "Say if that's the case then who would want both of us dead. "I am trying to think of that.
"There is a few that would want Zim to be dead but what about you. "Not many unlike you but their is some that would probably enjoy having my head mounted.
"Such is life for an Irken Invader. "Yes it is great having as many enemies as I do. "Cause it means I get to gloat all day long when I inevitably let The Tallest take over this planet.
"Yeah that sounds great. Skoodge says in a depressed tone trying to mask his sadness. "Though there are obstacles like Yebot that need to be removed that way we can get there.
"Question that needs to be answered is how we are to lure him out of hiding. Zim continues to think of how they can both get rid of Yebot and get answers from him in the process.
This was such a tedious process that went on for several more minutes before they had an idea that was bold. Although it would give them what they wanted and more.
Zim ended up being the one to think this idea up. He breaks the silence that filled the room to speak of his grand idea that would stop the hide and seek game they were playing.
"AT LAST I HAVE THOUGH OF SOMETHING! He shouts before another brief moment before Skoodge was the one to break it. "Alright that's great what is it?
"This requires you to do something for it to work properly. "That doesn't seem like a bad thing. "Believe me it won't be as long as you and Gir do not do anything that will give it away.
Zim said that while looking at Skoodge who was beyond confused at what he meant by that. "Do you mind telling me what you mean by that? "All that I need to you to is act normal while I go and get the answers we seek out of him.
"You do realize that I am going to need more than that to know what to do. "Alright, what I need is for you to be a distraction alongside Gir to lure him out.
"Then I will attack him from behind bind him together that way we can get the answers we need from him. "After that we can destroy him and throw his body into space.
"That sounds to me like I am being used as bait. "Yes in a way it might seem like that but it is foolproof I tell you FOOLPROOF! "All it requires is for you to not let him know I am there.
"Sounds good but I don't know if it'll work as we want it to. "Don't worry I'll still do this but I don't how he will do. Skoodge says referring to Gir who isn't known for being the best with things like this.
Not to say that he isn't capable of doing things without messing up. The only bad thing is that is rare but hey doubts can be proven wrong in this case.
Granite that would mean Gir would have to be different than all the times he did the opposite. Zim was hopeful that Gir wouldn't mess this up and do things the right way.
"Gir did you hear any of what we said? Zim asks hoping that he had at least heard some of what they had hoped to do. "Uh not really but I did hear some of it.
"What exactly did you hear? "Something about being a distraction while you grab him and talk to him. "That means you heard the parts that you needed to know the most.
"Is that good? "Yes Gir it is. "Thankfully you managed to listen. "I know I am amazed myself. "Great then we should get going before Yebot finds the base and ambushes us.
"Uh Zim do where exactly do we go and lure him out? "I have a place in mind that could work. "Being what exactly? "Some garbage place that is filled with places for me to hide.
"Alright I guess that will work then. "Don't worry it should seeing how he shouldn't know this planet more than I do. Zim says confidently as he heads over to the elevator.
Both Zim and Skoodge nod at each other before they and Gir leave the base to try lure Yebot out of hiding. Here's hoping that they do what their setting out to do.
An hour had passed after they all had left Zim's Base. It was here that they went and chose a place that would suit what they were trying to do.
Skoodge reluctantly agreed to do this as he had the feeling that Yebot wasn't going to wait for Zim to be with him to try and kill them. No he thought he would do the opposite to him.
We see that they are both at The Garbage Depot and it was currently closed. Zim figures that this would be the perfect place they could use to try and corner Yebot.
Zim was the first to speak upon arriving there. "Alright do we all know what our roles are in this? "Yeah. "What he said. Both Gir and Skoodge say with two entirely different tones.
"This is great we can move on and hope that he shows up here. "Skoodge you and Gir are to stand here that way his gun won't be able to hit either of you.
"Meanwhile I shall hide near that pile of garbage and attack once I am able to. "Great but you sure that will actually work? "You doubting me? "Uh yes actually. Skoodge says responding to the question as nonchalantly as he could.
"Your doubt is noted. "To it I say watch as it unfolds exactly how I had hoped it would. "Let's hope that your right. "I will as long as neither of you mess it up.
"Right Gir? "Yeah totally I understand. "Do you? "Yes and no. "Don't worry I should be able to handle it. "I hope cause unlike with Leiok he will kill us.
"He should be here at anytime so let's hurry. They all head into their positions and wait patiently for Yebot to show up. Thankfully they didn't have to wait long for him to do that.
We see him zipline into the depot from a roof that was across the street. After he landed the zipline retracts into a small ball before teleporting to Yebot who places it in a backpack.
He then takes out his gun that he had tried to use to kill both Zim and Skoodge. The purple laser sight that was on it was currently off but easily could be reactivated.
"Going for a walk out on the town I see Skoodge? "Who knows I might be. "Normally I'd be up to it but not when there is a person out looking to killing you.
"It is far to common for me knowing the career path I chose. "I bet it is. "Where is Zim? "How would I know that? "You think your clever don't you? "Sometimes yeah.
"You and his robot are here but he is nowhere to be seen. "I'll tell you where I think he is if you tell me who sent you here. "Good try but I am still not telling you anything.
"Let me guess your being paid to keep quiet. "Who knows that might or might not be the case. "If it was I wouldn't say. "If it wasn't I still wouldn't say.
"All that you should be concerned about is me ending both you and him right here. "How do you know that he's here? "I don't but I have a good feeling he's hiding here somewhere.
"Figures that he'd have you be the bait. "Zim would never want to place himself in that position. "You certain of that? "Believe me I've known irkens like him before and it's obvious that's the case.
"You seem to like thinking that's the case. "How can it be thinking when I know it's a fact. "How did Kalaq even tolerate you? "None of your business is how he tolerated me.
"Believe me once this is over I am going to go and check up on him. "Heard he is quite comfortable with The Resisty. "Shame if that were to end. "Not unless you continue refusing to cooperate.
"Enough of this how about you do me a favor and place your hands behind your back. "Both of you. Yebot says demanding Skoodge and Gir to do what he says or he'd no doubt try and kill them.
"You can't be serious right? "If you want to try and test your luck than that is on you. "It'll make this all far more easier if you both listen. Gir without hesitation decides to place his hands on his head.
Skoodge was confused by this as this was only the beginning of his interactions with Gir I imagine. "What's stopping you from shooting me right here? "Can't you shoot me here and get it over with?
"Zim that's what. "What about Zim? "He's here somewhere that I am certain of. "Until then you both will be tied up while I search for him. "Believe me I don't think you'll be doing that. "What makes you say that?
Yebot would get his answer as he is grabbed by the legs by Zim's pak legs. Again quite the sentence there isn't it. He looked around dumbfounded as to what caused this.
He would find out as Zim quickly let him know. "It's over Yebot. "Your going to tell me everything. "No. "You no longer have that option. Skoodge chimes in by letting Yebot know that he has no choice.
"There is always an option to say no. "Especially when it's to irkens. "You testing fate by refusing to cooperate. Zim says trying to intimidate Yebot into answering his questions.
"I've done that my whole life. "By saying no it's merely another day for me. "Enough of your babbling either tell me who sent you here or you'll be wishing you cooperated.
"You can take your demands and shove it because I don't grovel. "Look could you least say what your intentions were here? "To kill you what did you think it was?
"Figures guess we were right. "The only question is if your alone or if your being told to do this. "Life is a mystery isn't it. "This is no different.
"Trust me for you it won't be a mystery. "All that you have to do is answer what me and Zim are asking and this won't get to that point. "You both must have cotton in your ears.
"I am not giving either of you a thing. Yebot would soon regret refusing the orders that were giving to him as Zim goes and tries another way of getting an answer.
It wasn't the best way of going about it as he takes one of the pak legs and stabs Yebot in the back quite literally. He lets out a short scream of pain as it goes into his back.
"Wait Zim we need him alive. "He's still alive. "Though that can change unless he chooses to cooperate. "I doubt this is the best option we have for getting what we need.
"Correct but it will be most effective at making him regret ever showing his face here. He says as the pak leg goes slightly farther into Yebot's back.
"We ready to cooperate yet? "Or do you still wish to be defiant? "Is that it. "I thought these things hurt. Yebot struggles to say while trying to lie about the pain he is in.
"ZIM..don't you think we shouldn't kill him yet? "At least not until he gives us the answers we want. After Skoodge says that Zim reluctantly let's Yebot go. He falls onto to the ground and starts bleeding.
His blood was grey like his jacket making it look weird as the blood left his body. "You should be grateful that he was here or you would've been dead.
"Sure..I..if that's what..you want..to say. Yebot says struggling to breath after what Zim had done to him. "Look Zim he needs medicine or he's going to die.
"Then he surely will cooperate if he doesn't want that to be the case. "Zim this is serious. "He can't give us any answers if he's dead. "Ugh alright. "Gir hand me the tool. "Uh which one?
"The tool that will heal him. "Right my bad. Gir reaches in his head and grabs a tool that can be best described as one handed defibrillator. Zim keeps that for when he needs it.
What he is also a lot more cautious after The Florpus Incident. He places it on Yebot's chest and four small metal rods extend out and give him an electric shock.
This went on for a minute or two before the tool is removed. Zim proceeds to start asking Yebot his reasons for being here again. "Like I said you should be grateful he is here.
"That being said start talking. Right before Yebot was about to speak we hear a car drive up to the depot. It was a garbage truck that had two people in it.
To their shock they were also heading to where the area they were in. "Who are those guys? "Human trash workers. "What do we do? "There is no way we get out of here without them knowing.
"We are going to have to leave him here. "There is one way. "How? Zim grabs Yebot by the legs again and throws him over the wall of The Garbage Depot.
"That is one way of doing it. "Yes indeed it is. "Quickly like you said they mustn't see us. They all sprint out of there and try avoiding making them hear their escape.
Once they had left we see them enter the area that had left. "Alright lets clear the truck and head home. "Agreed it's been quite the long day. "Say you hear about that machine that was near that arcade that was being built.
"No not at all. "How could you not? "I don't pay attention to things. "Right I almost forgot your like that. "Ok but did you at least hear about the ninjas roaming around the town.
"Seriously? "Yeah it's crazy you should learn more about it. "There are these weird bent legged ninjas roaming around town. "I think I saw a couple of them by this one school.
"Dude it might be some delinquent kids. "Nah I am being serious it's cool I wish I was able to get a picture or record it and show you what they look like. "Sure you would man.
A minute goes by and we see the two garbage workers see Yebot's blood in a puddle on the ground with the flashlights they had with them. "Dude you see this? "Yeah but what is it?
"Honestly..no idea. "Is it blood? "What human would have grey blood? "You know uh some uh humans have grey blood. "If anything this is alien blood if it is in fact blood.
"Alien blood, you sure it isn't garbage? "No I am sure that it's blood bro. "Really? "Besides there is this one show that talks about alien stuff. "We could bring it there and get like super famous.
"For real? "Yeah all we have to do is get a sample and head to the studio. "Then imagine the publicity we would get. "People wouldn't look at us as low end creeps who touch garbage all day.
"You do have a point man. "Alright let's go. "Wait we need something to hold the blood in. "Good call man. "Quick get some and place it in this cup.
The two workers managed to grab some of Yebot's blood and head back to a car that was parked at the depot. Both of them drive off with the blood and leave before they are noticed.
Also looks like some of Leiok's Ninjas are still on Earth and probably searching for a way home or a place to hide from Zim and or Dib. Who knows what they are still doing here but we might find out soon.
In the meantime Zim and Skoodge had left with Yebot and headed back to Zim's Base for answers. Here is hoping they finally get what they've been wanting all this time.
Both invaders had made it back to Zim's Base where they began asking Yebot question while he was hooked into a pod of some sorts. "Enough games Yebot either tell us who sent you here?
"Ok I guess I have no other option. "You know cause you have me in some machine. "That and you nearly killed me. "Something I would've done but was stopped before I did.
"He's right this time I might not stop him from killing you. "Start talking and we won't have to resort to that. "If you two want to know that bad then I guess I'll tell you.
"If you let me go. "No promises. "Than bite me. "Alright we'll let you leave. "What? "Zim he isn't going to talk unless we give him what he wants. "Ugh fine we will let you leave but your never to show your face on this planet ever again.
"DO YOU HEAR ME YEBOT..NEVER! "Yes I hear you clear as day and I agree with the terms of this agreement. "The thing is..I was sent to kill you is I am myself on my own mission.
"What type of mission? "One that requires us to take out every invader that was given a planet to conquer. "Something that used to be easier said than done.
"I was only here to get rid of Zim. "That was until your friend here showed up. "That threw a wrench in what I was being asked to do. Yebot says still hurting from Zim did earlier.
"That's not all though. "No that would be that there is plenty of us on the same mission. "About one for every known invader in the universe. "All being led by some weirdo who wants revenge.
"Soon he hopes that it will work and let The Tallest know that we won't take this abuse. "Some hopes that you and your cronies have. "Believe me you don't the half of it.
"Neither of you do. "That's ok cause he will gladly educate you as well as the rest of your colleagues. "Fool you hopes of achieving such goals will never be reached.
"Of course you would say that. "I had those same doubts but hey I learned to get over them. Zim proceeds to wrap a pak leg around Yebot's throat and tightened the pressure by a lot.
"I appreciate that you chose to cooperate finally. "Such a shame that you still have to die. Zim though stops before killing Yebot as it seems like he found a different way of going about this.
"On second thought I have a better way of getting rid of you. "Your not going to kill him? "No in fact I have another idea. We hear Zim say as he closes the pod that Yebot was in.
"Computer. "Yes? "I need you to reroute this pod's destination. "To where exactly? "Irk l more specifically the lab where Aeiob is at. "Inform him that he is getting a new test subject.
"Alright I'll get right on that. "Uh who is that? "That is a story for another time Skoodge. "No in the meantime we are saying goodbye to Yebot. "Ok then let's uh do that.
Skoodge says as they both push the pod further into the space that it was in. As they do that a hidden door closes as the pod is then shot up into space.
That was the last time for them at least that they had to see Yebot. Or at least not in his normal state of mind. Who knows what will end up happening to him on Irk?
Like Zim said that is a story for another time. Speaking of stories we should get back to the one that we are on currently and not get distracted.
"Huh I guess that is it then. Skoodge was the first one to say something as the pod left the base. "Yeah it is quite something. Zim says acting like what they did was nothing crazy
"What do we do? "I am glad you asked. "Your infiltration to gain Dib's trust is on hold. "No we need to worry about who Yebot was sent by and who else is on this mission.
"Seems like we'll be busy. "Also we are going to have to tell all the other invaders about what is going on. "The sooner we do that the sooner we can end this.
"That and to find the mastermind who is to afraid to show themselves or at least send a lackey that isn't a weakling. "Quickly we mustn't waste anymore time and hurry.
"What do I do? Gir says chiming into Zim's monologue to make a comment. "You are to do the things you usually do and that's obey every command that your master gives.
"YES MY MASTER! Gir says in duty mode as he gives a quick salute as he responds. "Hey Zim I never got to say thank you for saving me. "It was nothing seeing how I at least owe you that.
"Don't get used to me being nice though. "That's ok I didn't actually expect you to be nice all the time. "Great to see that you understand how I operate.
The two irkens head back to start thinking of ways to find out where Yebot's friends are hiding at. As for Yebot he is going to have quite the trip to Irk knowing what Zim wants to do.
Zim thought to himself how Dib's found allies of his own to fight with. He can say that he finally found an ally of his own to fight back against Dib fighting back.
For he can think of all the possibilities of what he and Skoodge will be able to do here on Earth. He couldn't wait for these possibilities to be fulfilled that way he can finally say that he conquerer the planet known as Earth.
We are able to see a figure outside of an operating room holding thier head while on the ground. The Figure was none other than Banks who currently is afraid for Dib's condition.
He knew it was bad but never expected this. Tak had really did a number to his arm and chest area. They had top quality surgeons in the room trying to patch Dib up.
"This is all my fault. Banks says as he shakes uncontrollably in the hallway. "I should've minded my own business. "None of this should've happened.
"The kid is only fourteen. "Yet here he is probably dying. "I wish I had stayed out of this. "Ugh God he didn't deserve this. We see another figure walk up to him and it was Isaac.
"Your speaking out loud again. He says trying to make jokes to lighten his mood. "I see your trying to blame yourself for what happened. "You shouldn't. "What do you mean by that?
"What I am saying is that it isn't your fault that Dib is like that. "The person that did that to him is dead. "I know but part of this is because we got involved in this.
"Snap out of it man. Isaac says grabbing a hold of Banks shoulder. "You can't change what she did. "What you can do is stay strong. "He would do the same for us.
"I might not know what he is thinking but I know that he would want all of us to stay strong. We hear Isaac say in hopes of trying to place Banks mind in a better mood.
"Dib wouldn't want to see you like this. "Honestly neither do I. "Your right I should relax and let the doctors do their work. Banks says breathing heavily as he tries to calm down.
"Thanks Isaac. "Don't mention it. "Alright do you think you can relax while we try and get an update. "I think but if not then your going to need to calm me down.
"Can do. Banks is brought back up by Isaac and the two proceeded to go and try and get some sort of update on Dib's condition. Here is hoping that it goes the way they want it to.
A figure is seen tapping away on a desk before being called. An automated voice is heard saying this to the figure. "Attention call from The Planet Kombactia.
"Answer it. "Answering call. We then see a figure with metal dreadlocks and some weird futuristic shades on. "This had better be good. The Figure behind the desk says.
"It is. "Do explain to me then what your calling for? "I managed to lure Invader Grappa to an ambush spot. "It's here where I'll finally kill him. "You had better hope you do.
"Yebot is not responding to my calls and I am afraid he was caught. "He's the tough guy of the group he should be able to handle himself. "If not then I don't know what to say.
"That isn't an option for us. "We are to KILL THEM NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! "Relax man it'll be fine. "You won't be saying that once we are being executed.
"Trust me that isn't happening. "Can you be sure of that? "Of course like you said all that we need to do is play it safe and it'll go like you want. "Your annoying you know that?
"Yeah I get that a lot. "At least I am better than that vortian that wanted Larb. "That guy has a few screws loose in his head. "Qaif is a lot things but crazy he's most definitely not.
"Whatever you say. "Look I have to get going Grappa is on my trail as we speak. "Poor guy actually bought my tricks what an idiot. "I would suggest going before he catches you.
"That seems like a good idea. "I'll leave you to your whatever it was you were doing. "What were you doing? "Structuring how our goals can be achieved quicker.
"Sounds good to me. "See you after I get rid of him. "I'll be waiting. "Remember not to fail me. "Or your punishment if we live will be unpleasant to say the least.
"Don't worry I got this. "You better. The call is disconnected leaving both figures to go and do what they were doing before you know the call actually started.
Thank you all for reading the beginning of phase two of After The Florpus. I hope that this story was one that you all enjoyed reading on whatever day you read it.
Things will only get better as the days and weeks go on and this phase is more fleshed out. Soon I hope to start another way of expanding the storyline we have going on here.
All I hope for is when that happens you stay with as that is made. Don't know when that will be though all that you should know is that it will be soon or that is what I hope is the case.
Until that I hope you all enjoyed the first story and I hope to see you in the next one. Stay safe and God Bless You All goodbye and I'll see you later.