The two clambered into Zim's voot cruiser and blasted off. Zim tracked the transmission from Tak and located the co-ordinates. It was about a days flying if they travelled at top speed. Maybe more if they ran into any trouble along the way, but the system predicted clear flights all the way. Zim took over the controls while Dib sat in the spare seat, cracking his fingers anxiously. Each snap was like a punch in the antenna.
"SILENCE!" Zim demanded, "Must you do that?"
"I'm worried, it's a habit! How could Tak come back anyway? She was lost in space!"
"If I knew that I would think about telling you, Dib-worm. But for now, silence."
Dib sat on his hands so that he couldn't crack them anymore, but it was hard to resist. He thought about Tak for a while, she had once been a friend. No, not a friend, she had tricked him for information. But... even if it was a trick, he still enjoyed talking to her. After a while, Dib took over the controls. It was surprisingly easy until he realised that Zim had put it into auto-pilot.
"What? You've broken more devices than me!" Zim exclaimed, then narrowed his eyes, "Wait..."
"Well, let's just leave it on auto for a while, if you're that worried!" Dib snapped, cracking his knuckles again for good measure.
Hours dragged by, they were never going to save Gaz at this rate!
Zim huffed and folded his arms, "Why did Tak want the two of us there anyway?"
"Well she hates you and I was there at the time so I guess she puts me in the same revenge category as you."
"Oh that's right, you were so convinced that she was human, a friend, right?" Zim sneered.
Dib looked out into the stars, "I got it wrong for once, okay."
Zim sensed the distain in his voice. Hmmm... "You felt something for her, didn't you, Dib-monkey!"
"No! Just leave it Zim!" Dib warned, sitting back at the controls for something to do.
Electric guitars started strumming into the air. They both hunched over in irritation and regret. What was coming now?
(In too deep - Sum 41)
Zim:
The more I mention her, your big head turns red and,
I don't think that it's in anger.
Just what is the deal, I know that you liked her,
But then she tried to invade Earth.
Maybe you still might think,
that she's trying to get your attention, yeah?
Oh you're so insane, to think she could change!
She is Irken you know, she kidnapped your sister!
So don't you dare go and blame me for, how I feel about Gaz,
you are a hypocrite! Now we're in the same boat!
Dib:
Seems like each time I'm with you I lose my mind,
because I tell you that we are not the same!
It's one thing to suggest but now you're driving me insane!
Well, I do not feel anything like that for Tak.
Maybe you're just trying too hard,
to distract me from you and my sister?
Zim:
I admit to that but that's not the point,
I am talking about you and an Irken,
It is plain to see that you remain to feel,
some kind of emotion, and you can't stand it!
Oh this is fun to watch! (x3)
Dib:
I tried to sit back and forget her; it took so long for it to die,
and I hate it, it's not normal!
Zim:
You can't hide it, trust me I've tried.
Dib:
But she's Irken, it's disgusting,
she's like you I'm gonna throw up!
Zim:
What you think that I like it that, little Gaz and you, share some connection?
Dib:
Okay, I'll give, we're in the same boat here,
but otherwise, I would rather have you dissected!
Zim:
And I'd throw you over board!
Dib:
Do that and we won't get anywhere!
GIR:
If you were to ask me, you both need to sush and,
just go for it because, you never know the outcome!
You know I have a point here!
Everything went suddenly silent as the little robot unclasped itself from the ceiling and landed between them, arms wide in a finishing stance.
"GIR? How long have you been there?" Zim demanded.
"Long time! I've been dancing! Wanna see?"
"NO!" both Dib and Zim cried in unison.
"Awe... no fun..."
GIR yawned and jumped up onto Dibs head and curled up to go to sleep. Dib sighed and gave up while Zim snickered to himself.
"So you actually did have feeling for Tak?" Zim asked, folding his arms.
"Shut up Zim." Dib huffed.
Zim shrugged, "Okay, but just remember, now you can't have anything against me and your sister!"
Dib tensed in repulsion. He looked out into the darkness of space and wondered how this was going to play out. Either way, he would not let anything happen to his sister, and if Zim came along with that, then he would just have to find a away around it. They sat in silence for the remainder of the trip. Hours dragged by, after a while, Dib drifted into a troubled sleep.
"Dib-stink!"
Dib felt himself being shaken, he jolted into consciousness and saw that Zim was glaring at him. Dib pushed him away and looked around, reminding himself of where he was and what was going on.
"What? What now space-boy?" he snapped.
Zim pointed out of the window. Dib followed his gaze and saw one of the largest ships he had ever laid eyes on. On the front, was a large black copy of the Irken symbol. Dib wished more than anything that he had brought his camera. This was gold!
"The Massive." Zim explained, "Gaz and Tak are in there."