Disclaimer – Owen and Plink are owned by Half-dude, while Irkens in general belong to someone named Jhonen Vasquez.

Plink's Love
Interpreted by Sanoon

Chapter 3: Anniversary

"So much information, dawg," Plink said to no one in particular, rubbing his brow in frustration. He had read most of the book in one sitting. That's a lot of info to take in. He had already taken a break to arrange a new outfit for tomorrow. He had to go to the novelty store to get a few of the strange items the book suggested to wear. Apparently, uniforms are out, and the look is 'casual'.

The little Irken glanced at his alarm clock. It was late. Later than he normally stayed up. Plink placed the book on his desk, and trudged over to his bed. He was tired. It's not easy to stay up late when you don't get enough sleep already.

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"Plink," a female voice whispered into the Irken's antenna.

Plink opened his eyes slowly, taking in the morning light. He glanced over to the other being that woke him up, and instantly fell out of the bed, wrapped in his sheets. "O-Owen!?" The surprised Irken almost shouted.

Owen was now sitting up in the bed, wearing a nightgown and a look of surprise on her face.

"Plink," she said with concern as she crawled out of bed to help Plink up. "Are you ok?"

Plink blushed when he realized what he just did. "Oh…ahh." He chuckled. "I just got surprised for some reason." He brushed himself off.

"Sometimes, it's almost like you forget we were married a year ago," Owen said, shaking her head. "Breakfast is ready, by the way."

"A year," Plink mumbled as he followed Owen to the kitchen.

"It's our anniversary today," Owen announced as she placed a plate of Orikas, a sugary breakfast food, in front of Plink as he sat down at the table. "Don't you remember?"

"Of course," Plink answered, forcing a chuckle. Owen glanced at him, and could swear to see him blush a little. "Orikas…my favorite!" he said happily as he saw the food in front of him.

"Just for the occasion," Owen whispered as she gave Plink a peck on the cheek.

"You're so good to me." Plink waited for Owen to get her plate of Orikas, and then they both started in on the tasty food.

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For their anniversary, the two romantic Irkens took a trip to Amusetia, an Amusement/Theme Park world. However, instead of waiting in line for one of the many entertaining rides and the like, the two decided to simply sit on one of the few beaches the world possessed. Since their jobs involved so much work and the like, just relaxing was just as good as any roller coaster, and for Plink, being with Owen was a treat within itself.

The sun was setting over the water, creating a picture-perfect reflection off of the waters surface. It was the place to be for an anniversary.

The two Irkns were sitting side-by-side, staring at the sunset. Owen slowly moved her hand across the sand and rested it on Plink's hand. "Do you remember the day you told me you loved me?" she asked.

Plink laughed. "Yeah. That was the day after I read that stupid "Love for Dummies" book and came into the lab in that weird outfit. Owen giggled at the thought.

"That day was a big change for us," Owen replied.

Plink glanced at Owen, and leaned closer to her. "For the better."

She turned to him and leaned to his face as well. "For the better."

They both leaned together, and prepared to lock lips…

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Beep, beep, beep, beep. Plink instantly woke up and turned off his alarm clock. Yawning, he rose from his bed and readied himself for another long day. Throwing on his new arrangement of clothes and grabbing a small bite to eat, he walked out the door in the style that the book had recommended. This would be the day.

I hope things will work out for Plink.

Oh, and make sure you actually go to deviantart and check out Ha;f-dude's comics and stuff. Just brouse for Owen and Plink. You should find him eventually.