Chapter 4

I sat at my desk watching Gin on my computer. So far she hadn't done much and instead sat on Zim's couch talking to GIR. She seemed to like the small robot, as she was smiling at him while they spoke. She told him who he was and he told her about Zim.

"IMMA MAKE WAFFLES NOW KAY?" GIR screamed after they had finished talking and Gin and MIR looked at him confused.

"Um…okay GIR…?"Gin said to him and followed him to the kitchen. He started pulling out a bunch of supplies out of his head and mixed them all into several bowls. I noticed into some bowls he added strange things such as soap, and even a few kitchen utensils.

He cooked the batter and then sat down at the table with huge piles of waffles covering the surface of…everything. Gin sat at the table cautiously with GIR and MIR and a plate of waffles was set in front of her along with a fork. MIR had already tried them and was now shoving multiple waffles in his mouth at the same time just like GIR. Gin raised an eyebrow and watched them in disgust for a second before pushing the plate away slightly.

"Um…GIR I'm not so sure about this…uh hyuman foo-," she was cut off by GIR screaming at her to eat the waffles. She flinched and picked up her fork quickly. Slowly cutting off a piece and eating it her eyes widened in surprise.

"This human food is surprisingly…good," she said quietly and both GIR and MIR screamed their agreement.

Just then the door slammed open and Zim walked in looking exhausted. He walked into the kitchen and greeted GIR before sitting at the table. Finally he noticed Gin sitting there along with MIR and his eyes grew wide. He started screaming at the top of his lungs and pointing at the intruders.

"Zim, calm dow-,"

"AAAAHHHHH!"

"Zim its just m-"

"AAAAAHHHH!" just then GIR started screaming with them for no reason and started hitting his head. MIR started screaming after GIR and soon exploded, with GIR following. This caused Zim to stop screaming and instead start cursing in Irken.

"Oh blaimasheme caroo! Marta cuniki," he growled before jumping on the table and pointing at Gin. She stared at him calmly however Zim looked really upset.

"GET OUTTA MY HOUSE!" he screamed and Gin just smiled.

"Zim, it's me…Gin…Invader Gin," she told him and his eyes grew to sizes I didn't realize were possible.

His arm fell limp at his side and he climbed off the table stepping closer to Gin. He inspected her eyes and gasped, stumbling backwards.

"G-gin…but how?" he whispered and she stood and walked to him.

"I ran away, from the empire to come and find you," she said and I saw tears gathering in his eyes. I sat back shocked…I didn't realize Irkens were capable of crying at all. Suddenly Zim flung himself at Gin and I sat forward again. Was he attacking her?

But…I looked again and saw that Zim was hugging Gin…he was actually hugging her while crying. Gin was hugging him back and looked like she was about to cry too.

I shifted in my seat feeling highly uncomfortable. I feel like I was intruding on something personal…but I have to make sure Gin isn't up to anything evil.

"Gin…if you go back they'll kill you though…" Zim said and released her from their hug.

"That doesn't matter; I never belonged in that empire. All they did was treat me like a piece of dookie. And I missed my one and only friend," she said with a smile and Zim frowned.

"What? Who's that?" he asked and she rolled her eyes.

"It's you obviously," she said and he smiled.

"I missed you too. I spent all these years with no one except GIR on this miserable planet. It was TORTURE! Especially because I have to live with this FILTHY DIB-HUMAN! Every one of my attempts to take over this filthy place has been foiled because of that boy. Argh I hate him so much!" I chuckled from my place at the desk.

"Don't worry Zim, I hate you too…" I whispered and continued to watch. Again they started talking about their lives. Zim mentioned me again and Gin told him that she knew me.

"You know the Dib-thing?" Zim asked in astonishment.

"Yes, I spoke to him today at the filthy high-skool. He says you two have been enemies from the beginning and that he hates you. We spoke some more and have decided to become acquaintances," she said and Zim just blew up.

"YOU WHAT? YOU DO REALIZE HE WILL TRY AND STOP US FROM DESTROYING THIS PLANET. WHAT IF HE GETS VALUABLE INFORMATION FROM US? GIN WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?" he screamed and she laughed.

"Zim I'm not here to take over the world. I'm here to use it as a refuge from the empire. And I already promised the Dib that I wouldn't take it over. You know I am true to my word. What's wrong are you not happy to see me?" she asked with a small smile and he sighed.

"You always lacked a sort of Irken ruthlessness…you act so human its odd. I suppose it is your choice whether you want to take over the planet or not, however I do wish you wanted to take it over," he said hopefully and she shook her head.

"I'm sorry…" she said with a shrug and Zim nodded.

"No need to apologize, it is and always has been your personality…but if you are living here then…how am I to destroy it for the tallest?" he asked and her face darkened.

"Uh, yes I will…probably leave at that point to find another planet," she said but her voice sounded strained and her smile, fake.

"Very well, it's nice to see you again Gin!" he exclaimed before hugging her once more. It was at this point I turned off the camera and stood up. Now that I know Gin isn't here to take over the world I can sleep easier.