I gapped a the sheer size of the battle hall. "Wow!" My voice echoed slightly. I smiled and looked over at Zim, who was gazing down at me through loving eyes. I reached up and pecked him on the cheek.

He blushed slightly and smiled, squeezing my hand. "Let's do our best."

I nodded, taking off my chest protector as well as the rest of my spacesuit.

Zim did the same and pushed the stuff into a corner as the Tallest walked in.

Wait, hold on, and walked? I stared in surprise as they walked in dressed in almost an Elites uniform. I squared my shoulders and tried my best to look intimidating.

The seats above us began to fill up Irken soldiers to watch our fight.

I heard Zim huff beside me. Looking up, I saw an angered look on his face. "What's wrong?"

"They're only here to watch the Tallest kill me..."

"Well, just think of how disappointed they'll be when the Tallest themselves die."

A small smile formed on his lips. "You're right, I shouldn't be worrying."

"Of course I'm right, now let's kick their butts!"

Zim chuckled and nodded before we walked up to the middle of the field.

"Okay, this fight is two on two, fight to the death!" The announcer exclaimed.

We nodded.

"Last man-!"

I cleared my throat.

"-or female standing wins!" He retreated to a platform which hovered up over the field when he stepped on it. "Begin!"

I pounced on Purple and delivered a punch to his head.

He growled and kicked me off, spitting out blood.

I smirked and landed on all fours, skidding a few meters. A cackle escaped my throat as I pulled a katana out of my Pak.

Purple pulled out some type of spear and dashed at me.

I blocked his attack and rolled off of him. Ducking down, I used my momentum to knock his feet out from underneath him. His weapon skidded away from his grasp as I quickly got up and pointed my sword to his neck. "Don't move, you're finished."

"How did you-?"

"I'm a part of the Royal Family; it shouldn't come as a surprise that I beat you."

A sudden gun shot rang out, followed by Zim screaming my name.

I looked over at Red, who was holding a laser with smoke pouring from the muzzle. Gazing down at myself, I saw blood stream down from a hole in the centre of my chest. I trembled, feeling the numbness travel up my arms to consume my body. I don't know when I fell, but somehow I ended up in Zim's arms. I opened my mouth to say something, but nothing came out. The last of my senses died away as everything turned to black.

'Let me take control Mela! I'll take care of it!" Alem shouted in the back of my mind.

'Yes... go...' I though weakly as I fell cold.

I awoke in a beautiful field of purple grass and a ruby red sky with a few green clouds. Smiling at the beauty of it, I ran my hands over the grass and giggled at the tingling of it. I noticed I was clothed in a white strapless dress. I spun around, grinning. "It's so beautiful here..."

"Indeed it is."

I spun around to meet the face of my mother. "Mother!" I ran into her arms. "Oh, I've missed you so much!"

"I've missed you too my daughter." She embraced me in a tight hug. "But you shouldn't be here; it's not your time yet..."

"My time? You mean I'm dead?" I pulled back to look at her.

"Not yet, but you have to go back. Alem is taking all the damage by herself. You have a long life ahead of you. Such a beautiful girl you've turned into too..." She cupped my cheek, her lavender eyes sparkling with pride. "You're doing the right thing Mela. And remember, no matter what happens, you have the power to stop it."

I smiled. "I know. I've just missed you so much, I've needed you..."

"I know, and I'm sorry I couldn't be there, and could you do me a favor?"

"Anything!"

"All Zim I forgive him."

"I will!"

She smiled. "Thank you... now you must go, your friends are very worried about you."

The scenery began to fade around me as well as her. "Wait! I have something to ask you!"

"Yes, my daughter..." Her voice was beginning to fade into the blackness too.

"I-Is my father here too?"

"No, he is still among the living..."

"Where is he?"

"Do not fear my smeet... you will find him soon enough..."

"Wait! What does THAT mean?" I shouted into the darkness.

Miyuki's voice echoed around me. "I'll lead you though it, I'll never be far..."