Disclaimer I as always do not own Invader Zim in any capacity.
Look at that we finally made it to the end or at least the end of this part of the story.
Greetings everybody welcome back to another story from yours truly. I don't have much to say today besides buckle up this story is going to be a long one.
Longest story I've done so far and who knows if it'll ever go higher than that. Anyways let's get started with the end of the first part of Invader Zim After The Florpus.
Sometimes in life you grow a hatred for people that have angered you in the past. This could've started for a lot reasons. Either it was your fault or the person mad at you is petty.
Chances are it might be because one of you were insufferable and acting like a fool. Hopefully none of you reading this are doing either of those things cause it solves nothing.
This I should know cause I..am guilty of doing both of these things. Other catalysts of hatred like wishing bad things on other people and harming others happened because of this.
Some of these things did in fact ended up happening to me because of it. Looking back I can understand and respect them for doing what they did.
It was one of the many things that made me what I am today. I've grown past that and have done my best to mature. Hatred is a strong presence that can cloud your choices and make you do things you'll end up regretting in life.
Emotional stuff aside if anybody is full of hatred it's Tak. She believes in her mind that her life was ruined back on Devastis when Zim had ruined her hopes of being an invader.
I see the reason for her hatred seeing how much she really wanted to be a invader. That was taken away from her and there was nothing she could've done to prevent it.
This of course enraged her to the point where she at one point couldn't think properly due to how angry she was. All of that was made worse after she was sent to Dirt as a cleaning drone.
For years she's wanted to right the wrongs that were caused on that day. Eventually she managed to find out that it was Zim. It all became much more clear to her after she found that out.
She then set out to find Zim and undo the mess he started. Though once she had finally got to where he was she soon realized that there were other issues.
Which would be none other than Dib..hoorah. Alongside his sister Gaz who stood by Zim for once to prevent Tak from hollowing out the planets core.
She was stopped by Zim and The Membranes before she could do what she had set out to do. It all resulted in her and Mimi being shot into space never to be seen or heard of by anybody.
During that time she's learned from her past mistakes. She's spent her time away from Earth thinking of ways of getting exactly what she wanted and that was to take Zim's mission to an extent ruin his life.
This time she would make sure that she got exactly that. If Zim or anybody else got involved then she would have no issues at all killing them.
She finally returned and kept herself hidden away to avoid being caught by Zim. This was one of many things she decided to differently this time.
Another one of these things she did was bring backup much like Zim reluctantly did. Backup ensure that the fight was on an equal playing field.
When she managed to find backup she brought them with her to Earth. There they set out to conquer Earth and kill Zim and The Membranes in the process.
Traoq a drifter who over time learned to despise Tak even after she bailed him out of prison. Leiok who unlike Traoq stayed loyal alongside the rest of his clan of vortians.
These were the two that Tak had brought alongside her to take control of Earth. Everything looked like it was going great for them.
Despite that they were eventually found out but not by Zim. They were instead discovered by a human by the name Isaac Stone who tried stopping them before they continued on with what they were doing.
It ended up in a scrapyard where a fight broke out. Here Isaac was nearly killed by the four of them. Afterwards he is brought to hospital by Banks a member of The Swollen Eyeball Clan.
He ended up siding with Dib and managed to save Isaac from Leiok who was ordered to kill him while Zim wanted to get answers from the human.
The group of Dib, Banks and Isaac escaped from the hospital intact and that leads us to where we are today. It's been two weeks after the incident at the hospital had happened.
Nothing much happened except Tak managed to finish up what's she's been doing while Zim chose to stay isolated in his base. Dib figured that he's thinking of a way to stop Tak from using her anti terraformer.
To where she would then use it to drain the planets oxygen and water and render it lifeless. Though before Tak could do that she had to first get rid of the obstacles standing in her way.
It might've taken some time for us to get here but we finally get to begin. Like always enjoy and join me as we yet again dive into the world of Invader Zim.
We begin at Zim's Base where we see Zim looking at some of the evidence he's collected. Evidence that will help him find where Tak is hiding at.
He searched all day and night collecting evidence until he found out where Tak was hiding on Earth. Zim finally managed to pinpoint the exact area that she was hiding.
It was in a part of town that hadn't been fully built back to what it used to be. Even after the events that were labeled as The Florpus Incident it still remained partially damaged.
Not saying that it wasn't built back up but not as much effort went it to it. I would say it was little over halfway done with being rebuilt to what it used to be.
Zim could care less about that no he cared more about finding where Tak and Leiok were hiding at. "Computer have you finished scanning the tracking device?
"Yes and the vortian you placed it on had no idea that it was there. "Perfect did you trace it? "I did and it seems they are hiding in some unfinished arcade.
"Though I've lost the connection to the tool. "What's interesting is they haven't destroyed the tracking device. "Seems weird they haven't destroyed it. "They might be ready for you to find them.
"You might be right. "They really went all out on this didn't they? "It doesn't matter how much time they've spent. "It will all end once I head over to that arcade and end this.
"You going to do that all alone? "What kind of question is that? "Zim needs nobody to deal with Tak and her lackeys. "That's not how it went last time she was here.
"I only worked with Dib in the hopes that Tak would kill him. "I could've easily taken care of her by myself. "You sure? "You trying to say I can't best Tak on my own?
"What would make you say that? "I notice your doubt in me Computer and I am ignoring it. "No instead I shall focus on stopping Tak once and for all.
Zim proceeds to push a nob and talk into a speaker. "Gir I request your presence. "ON MY WAAYY! Gir responds by shouting loud enough to where he could've broken the speaker.
Not to soon after we see him fall into the room face first. "You know I'd say that could cause some sort of brain damage but knowing you that wouldn't be possible.
"Woohoo that was exciting. "I bet it was. "Gir I need you to pay attention as what I am about tell you is serious. "Ok. "For what we're doing I need you to focus for once and be ready to defend your master..ok?
"I think I understand. "I don't need an I think Gir. "Then what do you need? "What I need is for you to not be friendly to anybody once we get there ok?
For those who are curious Zim's decided to try a different approach when dealing with Gir. By literally telling Gir what he wants from him slowly.
To Zim's credit doing this did lower the amount of mistakes slightly but not by much. It didn't matter cause he at least made it somewhat easier to deal with Gir. (as easy as it can get)
Though there were still tons and I don't want to sound over the top but A TON of stuff to fix. Which makes having this be a much welcome change of pace.
"Sure I can do that. "Good then follow me and let's end bring an end to Tak once and for all. Zim says before him and Gir head into the elevator and head up to the top part of their base.
Once they made it up there they left Zim's Base and began heading to the arcade. They were stopped at the end of the driveway by a black car speeding down the road and parking right in front of Zim's Base.
The passenger door opens and we see Dib hop out and heads over to Zim full of rage. "WHERE ARE THEY ZIM!? "WHERE DID YOU HIDE MY FAMILY!? Dib says shouting loudly at Zim in broad daylight.
"Hm I take it you've short circuited that brain of yours? " Cause it seems like that's the case today isn't it? Zim responds not knowing what to say after having Dib randomly shout in his face.
"You have some nerve insulting me after you kidnapped my family. "Let me guess your thinking of brainwashing them into being your slaves aren't you.
"Or are you hoping to experiment on them for your own sick twisted enjoyment. Dib says all the while getting in Zim's face thinking it would be a good idea. Which it isn't in case you though it was.
Zim slowly pushes Dib back a little before responding to these accusations. "Look I don't know where you though of that. "Cause it's wrong in every aspect imaginable.
"Don't lie to me Zim. "I know your hiding them in your base and I am not leaving until I get them out. "Looks like your going to be waiting a long time then cause their not here.
"Fine then where are you hiding them? "Cause your going anywhere until you tell me. "Look I'd suggest you listen here Dib monkey cause I am only going to say this once and once only.
"Either you back away and cease your shouting. "Or continue and I'll make sure those accusations become a reality. "Don't even try that with me Zim. We see another figure walk around the car and it was Banks.
He decides to enter the conversation and try to get and calm Dib down. "Dib relax this isn't the place for this. "Sorry it's that he's got my family. "I wouldn't be able to live with myself if didn't try to save them.
"You know I almost feel bad for your family. Dib out of anger pushes Zim back. Which in turn makes Zim punch Dib in the face sending him to the ground before walking off with Gir without saying another word.
Banks runs over to check on Dib but he manages get up on his own. "You ok man? "Yeah don't worry. "He's done far worse to me. "Look Dib don't let Zim get to you like this.
"Your right all of this is because the stress of not only him but Tak and Leiok. Dib says trying to shake off the punch he took. How about we try asking him nicely who he thinks did it?
"You saying he doesn't have my family? "Never said that but it's better safe than sorry. "What if does have my family. "Look we'll find them in the meantime we'll ask him.
"Will that even work? "We won't know unless we try. "I guess we can try that. Dib says holding his eye in pain after the punch he took. The two run to catch up with Zim so that they can ask him questions.
"ZIM!? They both say as the invader hoped that whatever they wanted would be quick. "Look Zim I shouldn't have did what I did but I really need an answer.
"I already told you I didn't take your filthy human family. "Besides even if I did I wouldn't hide it from you would I? "No if anything you'd probably start gloating about it while laughing at me.
"See there you go. "If your done asking me stupid questions I have to take care of an issue. "Wait if you didn't take them then who did? Dib stood in silence before realizing who it could be.
"TAK..of course she had to have had Leiok and his clan take them. Dib stood there for a minute briefly thinking of an answer before randomly shouting that out.
"Looks like you found your answer so go look for them and leave me alone. Zim says trying to get the two to leave him alone. He was willing to go along with what these two wanted as long as it made them leave.
"Hold on where are you going? Zim is asked by Banks who was being all to serious in his tone when asking. "You know going to do normal Earth things.
"I don't believe that at all. "Go ahead and disagree if you want, it doesn't matter to me. "It should cause I know when people like you are lying.
"You can say that and sound as scary as you want. "It doesn't make me afraid of you. "Though I will give an A for effort. After a short pause Zim decides to retract that statement.
"Though an A is to good to give anybody on this planet. "I am being serious. "Sure you are and I am certain you believe that. "Have you forgotten that your outnumbered from both sides?
"It'll take more than being outnumbered to bring out any fear in me. "Poor decision on your part. "Believe me if anybody's made a poor decision it would be you.
"How's that? "Your the one who chose to get involved in business that doesn't concern you. "When it threatens an entire planet than yes it most certainly does.
"Whatever you say. "The way I see is that you getting involved in the way that you have will eventually lead to you wishing you never did. "When it does don't say you weren't warned.
"In the meantime you two can be stupid elsewhere cause I have business of my own to take care of. Zim proceeds to walk away from the two with Gir leaving both Dib and Banks to think about the short confrontation.
"He's plotting something Dib. "I know but the only question is what? "Let's find out. "Agreed. "Though part of me thinks he's going after Tak alone.
"Is that bad? "Yes because she nearly destroyed the planet when she was last here. "That was with me and Gaz by his side. "I don't want to think of what will end up happening with him going alone.
"I can and it isn't going to be good. "That being said we need to follow him and make sure nothing bad happens. "Agreed we can't take the risk of anything catastrophic happening.
"Only issue is that we can't have him or the robot see us. "That won't be an issue. "I've managed to learn every last inch of this town and have found many spots to avoid being seen.
"With that I've also managed to gather some small information about Zim. "Such as? "That he basically everywhere with his robot unless it's at the school.
"My guess is that he wants protection from anybody he sees as a threat. "That thing is far beyond having even a single logical thought though.
"Correct but I think there's more to him than meets the eye. "There are a lot people like that Dib. "There are times where even those we don't expect are being dishonest.
"What I am trying to say is that you have be cautious. "Thanks for the advice but we really need to focus on following Zim and making sure that he doesn't make anything worse.
"Then by all means after you. Banks says motioning Dib to back to the car. As they drive off leaving we move over to see a figure watching them drive off.
It was one of Leiok's Ninja's who was perched up on a random house watching them leave. He then takes out a comms tool and begins to speak into it.
"Forgive me for the interruption Grandmaster but I have news that might interest you. "What is it? Leiok answers almost instantly seemingly interested in what The Vortian has to say.
"I've managed to find out that Zim and his scrap bot as well as Dib and Banks are on their way to the base. "What should we do? "Don't worry about them.
"We're ready for them to find us. "In fact we almost hoped that they would find us sooner. "Where are you currently? "Not that far away from Zim's Base.
"Good but you and the others are to head to the spot and wait for my orders. "Yes Grandmaster. The call was ended by Leiok leaving the ninja to begin heading to where he was given an order to go.
The real question is what were these orders? Was there even more to this that was unknown? Zim, Gir, Banks and Dib would soon realize this and not how they would've wanted to find out.
Something was wrong about all this and Dib knew it but he kept going without showing any sort of fear whatsoever. It's kept him alive in his hopes trying to save Earth.
It was time for them all to finally confront Tak. This was there chance to bring an end to what she was plotting. Let us find out how doing that works out for them.
Our story continues as we transition to the arcade that was being used a base. It's here where we see Zim slowly head up to the main entrance to the building. "Is this the place?
"Indeed it is Gir. "The only question is where in that building their hiding? Zim looked back and forth and couldn't see anywhere that stood out in particular.
He was reluctant to enter as any entrance could be a trap. Despite that he made his way towards the entrance. Even though it was quiet Zim still felt like he was being watched by Tak and Leiok.
He takes out a tool and begins scanning the area for them. "What's that? "I've already been over this Gir this will trace the tracking device we placed on that vortian.
"Right I remember. "We're also looking for the other two? "Correct in fact it's the main reason we're here. "Ok I get it. "I hope so cause you need to be focused for when we confront them.
Zim continues to search around the area and was seemingly about to find out where the vortian was hiding until he hears noises from behind him.
When he looked behind him he saw a car drive up to the entrance. There he saw Dib and Banks who began running up to Zim. "Ugh what are these two idiots doing here?
He says to himself clearly not being amused with them being here. "ZIM! "What are you doing here? "I think that question should be asked to you.
"I already told you I didn't take your family and I don't know who took them. "We know that but we're more concerned about you fighting Tak alone.
"None of my issues with her was any of your concern in the first place. "I only teamed with you out of necessity nothing else. "Zim you don't understand this isn't a fight to be risking alone.
Banks adds in also concerned about the whole situation. "I could care less about the risk for you two. "I don't want MY mission being taken from me.
"Neither of which will matter if she gets what she wants. "Look I understand your hatred for us but this is a situation where that shouldn't be the case.
"Either we work together or this planet as well as you will die. "I am more than capable of handling them both on my own. "That being said I ask of you to stay of my way.
"Neither of us are going anywhere Zim. "Like it or not this is our issue to. Dib says defiantly towards the invader who wasn't amused at that comment.
"Either stay out of my way Dib or like I said earlier might actually be have a reason to hurt your family. "And we both know that you wouldn't want that would you?
"Nobody in my family is or would be afraid of you. "They will. "I'll make sure of it. "You'll have to go through me if you ever want a chance to hurt them.
"That I could do no issue. "How am I still alive then? "Pure luck and nothing more. "How else could you survive such INGENIOUS traps? "Cause I am determined to save this planet from you.
"A planet filled with people that don't even care if your alive. "There's people like me Zim. Banks says trying to sound tough. "I'd hardly consider you to be any threat to me.
"None of this is the point. "Instead of fighting with each other we need to stand together. "Only then do we stand a chance against this threat.
We suddenly hear a response to what Banks said and the voice was an all to recognizable one. "I would like to agree with you Banks..but I can't.
They all turned and looked to see Leiok standing next to some of his ninjas. "Dib it's been awhile. "Still choosing to fight I see. "You better believe it.
"Soon you won't be able to say that. "Your here to kill us aren't you? "Yes and no. "Cause normally we would kill you right here. "Let me guess you can't cause you have orders.
"Correct Banks. "Though there's one issue in the way. "You see we're here to take Zim and Dib. "You on the other hand have no use to us. Leiok says staring at Banks while tilting his head.
"Go ahead and try to kill me. "Me and my clan don't have to do anything to you. "What do you mean? Banks would get his answer as he is at the snap of a finger suddenly being held against a wall.
The cause of this was from Mimi who was holding him off the ground with that modified hand. Banks couldn't breath as Mimi was in no mood to be considerate.
"BANKS! Dib went to try and save his friend but was quickly brought down by a wire that tied him to ground. Mimi proceeds to throw Banks back where he slams into his car.
She quickly sprints back towards Leiok and stands by him until another figure shows up behind him and his clan. The figure reveals themselves and it's none other than Tak.
She stares at both Zim and Dib all the while admiring the work that's already been done. Banks though was lying face first on the ground unconscious but still breathing albeit slowly with short breaths able to be seen.
He was alive but he as well as Dib had no idea that was the case. There was some blood leaking out of his mouth and had bloodshot eyes after being nearly strangled to death.
Dib stared in horror as his friend was basically killed in front of him. Granite he was still alive but you know nobody knew that. Hopefully that made sense cause I am not sure if it did.
Zim stared at Tak waiting for her to try and attack him but nothing happened. Nothing besides her staring back at him with the same malice that she's always had towards him.
Tak waited a couple of seconds before finally saying something. "Is this what you've wanted Zim? "For me to finally confront you face to face.
"Looks like you've got what you've wanted. Tak says keeping that harsh tone that she always had towards Zim. "What took you so long? "I was merely waiting for the right time.
"For what? "To make sure that everything I had in store was executed perfectly. "You see Zim I don't act before I think like you do. "No I actually make an effort to do something that won't fail.
"It doesn't matter how much effort you claim to use. "Your hopes of taking my mission will fail. "I wouldn't be so certain Zim. "Seeing how it looks like it's not failing from my perspective.
"That being said Zim I think it's safe to say that you have lost. "You certain of that. "Cause I've stopped you before. "And I have no qualms with stopping you again.
"What is there any other humans you hope to have save you like last time? "Seeing as how that's you "won" last time. Tak says in a annoyed tone back at Zim.
"Not like it will matter. "Cause by the end of the night this planet will be finished. "The only people who are in my way will be dead. "Is that your way of admitting that I am a threat?
"What I am saying is that your not as useless as I had once thought. "Still stupid but not as stupid as I had first thought. "That it then you finally going to try and kill me?
"No I still wish for you all to watch as I finish what I have in store for this planet. "I figured it'd be my way of drilling your failure into your head. Tak then brings her attention over to Dib who was still trying to get out his bindings.
"I have to say Dib you've changed quite a lot. "Unlike Zim who hasn't changed at all. "You on the other hand managed to find people other than your sister to actually believe you.
"It doesn't matter anymore. "Seeing as how you killed him. "Be grateful it was a quick death and not what awaits this planet. "Either way alive or dead he's no longer an issue.
"How can you be sure of that? "Cause if he were smart he'd stay away and accept this planet's fate. "This isn't over unless you kill me. "By the end of the night that shall be the case.
"Is there a reason you don't kill us here? "We still have yet to bring your sister here. "Leave her out of this. "You seem to forget that she played a roll in denying me last time as well.
"Besides she never cared about you to begin with. Tak then looks to Leiok who orders his clan to grab Dib and bring him into the base. "This isn't over Tak I promise you that.
"This isn't over I'll escape and stop you. "Either you kill me or I'll find a way to escape and stop you. Tak ignores all of these comments made by Dib and focused her attention towards Zim.
With Dib out of the way we are left with Zim, Tak, Mimi and Leiok who stare back with the same hatred as before. Nobody said a word for some time until Zim broke the silence.
"Let me guess your expecting me to surrender. "Cause that isn't happening. "No in fact we were fully expecting you to be defiant. Leiok says in response to the comment that Zim made.
"It would be better for us all if you did. "I would rather die than surrender to either of you. "There is no point in fighting Zim. "You seem to forget Tak that I don't grovel to cleaning drones.
"Of course you'd say that. Tak says with a sigh before throwing a small darted blade at Zim. This sneak attack was caught and thrown back at Leiok.
It manages to hit him in the shoulder which resulted in him having to take it out which was far from painless. We then see Mimi charge towards Zim and grab and hold him on the floor.
During which we see Gir walk up to her and act nice and peaceful. "Hi. No response was given to the greeting for obvious reasons but she more than likely wouldn't have cared anyways.
"You remember me don't you? Gir says insisting on a response as he taps on Mimi's shoulder. She quickly turns her ahead and stares at Gir without doing anything.
She then thinks back to when he had took control of her and made a fool out of her in front of Tak. "Gir this is not the time for being friendly. "They remember you though.
"I was only asking if she did to. "There is no time for that. Mimi lets go of Zim before continuing to stare daggers into Gir's soul. Gir considered this a show of friendship and went to hug Mimi.
That went about as bad as you and I would have expected it to go. She quickly grabbed his head flung it forward sending flying into a building across the street.
"WOOHOOO THAT WAS AWESOME! Gir says after going through a window and landing inside. Clearly finding fun and being sent flying through the window of a building.
Not like we should've expected any less knowing what we know about him. "How do you put up with that thing? Leiok asks looking disappointed at what happened to Gir.
Zim doesn't answer the question and instead goes to confront Tak again. Mimi had other ideas and grabbed Zim in hopes to stop him in his tracks. He fights her off by using two of his pak legs to forcibly push her away.
Leiok runs over and begins fighting with Zim again. The two traded blows back and forth before Tak breaks up the fight by shooting some sort of blue laser at Zim which causes him to fall to the ground.
He tries to get up but slowly ends up falling back down and is rendered unconscious. Leiok turns to stare at Tak after brushing off the pain in his shoulder and part of his eye.
"What did you do to him? Tak proceed to show Leiok a tool that had multiple nobs on it. "You act like I know what that is. "It's a riot suppression tool used to quell troublesome individuals.
"They aren't that difficult to find. "Even less is how easy it is to use. "Great what's next? "We take him and finish gathering everybody else here.
"Your clan is to find Dib's sister and bring her here alive. "Seeing how she avoided us earlier. "That was due to her dad. "I was told that he was with Gaz the entire day.
"Hm then she must be heading to their base. "I'll send some people over then. "As well as have them collect Zim's robot. "Good that should get us back on track.
"In the meantime let's get the machine in position. "Mimi grab him and let's go. Mimi nods her head before doing what her master asked of her.
They all proceed to head over to an elevator to start heading over to the main part of the base. Zim remained unconscious during the whole exchange that Tak and Leiok had
Knowing all that had happened things don't seem to be going well for anybody. Though thier were others that are still around that would have other ideas.
Whether or not they manage to save them is unknown but one thing is for sure. Chaos would soon follow whatever happens next. Let us continue on to see what exactly happens next.
It was a nice and quiet night at The Membrane Household. The night sky was shining a dark purple tint. Here we see the door open revealing Gaz and Professor Membrane.
"We're home. "Everything seems to be in order. "You say that like it wouldn't be. "I have concerns but none of them matter currently. Professor Membrane says in a cheerful tone after closing the front door.
"Today was quite the day daughter. "You know with all the close calls we had today I'd think somebody's out to kill me. "Apart from that how'd you think of today.
"I enjoyed it for what it was. "That's great to hear. "Like I said we have two weeks to have as much bonding time as we can before I have to go back to work.
"Such a shame that your brother couldn't be woken up. "Though I still have a while to spend more time with him. "Wonder where is currently?
"He's hanging out with his weirdo friend. "Hm I see well it is welcoming to see that your brother is getting along with others. "Even if it is about all that bizarre alien stuff.
"Which is neither here or there. "No that would be the fact that I intend on making sure not one of my days off are wasted. "I will make sure that time is spent bonding the way bonding should be done.
"That's good to hear. Gaz says as excited she could in her usual could care less attitude. "Cause if I have to spend another day alone in this house with Dib I will lose my mind.
"Relax daughter during my time off we'll try and do things that all family's do together. "You sure you'll be able to handle it? "Of course..as long as we don't run into some hooligans looking to scam me out of money.
"Or if we run into any "cosplayers" who dress up as me on the street. "What does that have to with anything? "Nothing all you need to know is that one angers me to no end and the other scares me.
"Anyways I better get some rest cause tomorrow we shall continue bonding until we can no longer breath. "Which is an exaggeration cause what are the odds of that?
"Goodnight daughter. "Goodnight Dad. Professor Membrane heads upstairs to get the rest he needs while Gaz stays in the living room. After about five minutes of watching TV later she goes to get some rest as well.
That was interrupted by some knocking at the door. "Dib that better be you. There was no response only some more knocking which angered Gaz.
When she went and opened the door she sees that thier is nobody there. "Dib if this is some kind of prank then it's not fooling me "So quit hiding and get inside.
She still didn't get an answer like she was expecting which irritated her. She went to go back into the house before something her stops by calling her name.
"GAZ! The figure shouts as he abruptly enters the house. We soon see that the figure was Isaac who continues to speak to Gaz while sounding concerned. "Are they here yet?
"Who are you talking about? "Leiok's sent people after you and your dad. "You do realize I have no idea who that is right. "Did you not pay attention to what we were talking about?
"Not at all. Should I have been paying attention? "Yes you should've. "Sorry for wanting a break from Dib being himself. "Look sorry I yelled but I figured that you would've known more about what's happening.
Seeing that he wasn't in the hospital Isaac was in far better clothing than when he was in a medical bed. He was wearing a black jacket with a tan shirt inside.
He had blue pants with the same black boots as he had before. His hair had gotten more clean and was short and less messed up in the two weeks after that incident.
Overall he's in a far better condition than when he was nearly killed in a scrapyard. That and the broken arm which is properly healed and able to be used.
"Quickly we need to make sure they don't get to you. "I don't know if Dib told you but I can handle my own in somebody want's to hurt me. "No offense but this isn't a fight you can do alone.
As they were having that conversation Gaz is brought to the ground. Upon further observation we see that there is a wire like tool wrapped around her.
We then see four of Leiok's Ninjas run into the house see that Isaac is there and stop. Giving the fact that they were trying to get Gaz you'd think they'd sent more than four people to get her.
Considering if that really was their idea you'd think they'd have a better strategy than four people. Then again I shouldn't be shocked at that being their idea.
"Greetings Ms.Membrane. "Forgive us for intruding on your day but our Grandmaster requires your presence. "I take it that these are the people you were talking about.
"Yeah they are. Isaac says in response to Gaz who was not in any capacity excited to be tied up. Not like any of us can be shocked that she thinks like that.
"Isaac Stone we weren't expecting you to be here. "Really can't say that I am shocked to see you here. Isaac responds keeping an eye on the ninjas staring back at him.
"It's best if you turn back and leave. "Sorry but we have orders and we can't disappoint our Grandmaster. "Surely you can understand that. "Yeah but not to you or your Grandmaster.
The Ninjas tried to sneak attack Isaac by throwing one of those small dart blades. Though it was dodged by Isaac as he wasn't born yesterday.
Even more good news the dart managed to hit and break the bindings on Gaz. Not really but it was loosened a little but it was still on. I should've thought about I worded that.
"Nice aim. "Laugh all you want. "We'll see who's laughing in a minute. "Kill him then bring her to The Grandmaster. All four of the ninjas ran towards Isaac in hopes of getting rid of him.
Isaac tried dodging attacks and while he did manage sometimes was eventually brought to his knees. Even then he was shoving and punching them away from him
One of the soldiers went to grab and finish him off but was thrown back by Isaac. Another one was elbowed to the face and sent back holding his nose.
The other two soldiers managed to knock him to the ground after fighting with all he had. "You two grab her and let's go. The two ninjas that were knocked back went over to grab Gaz.
Though when they grabbed her they realized that she somehow managed to get herself free. She was able to free herself from her bindings and decided to make the vortian's regret tying her up.
The two of them looked back and briefly hesitated which led to Gaz punching one and then proceeded to slam the head of the other one into the wall.
The Ninjas who were with Isaac looked dumbfounded at what they saw. An understandable feeling giving that they once had the numbers advantage.
Isaac uses this opportunity to grab the arm of one of the ninjas and hitting it with his elbow before knocking him out. After that there was only one of them left standing.
Which was the one who was doing all of the talking. "Looks like your all alone. "It matters not if I am alone. "If that's what you want to think then fine. "In the meantime tell us where Dib is.
"Not likely. "Then how about you tell us the reason you want her. "The Grandmaster requires her for something. "Something that her brother is already there for.
Gaz was in no mood to stand and listen to a overly long explanation. She goes and grabs the ninjas arm and twists it out of place and starts demanding an answer.
"Where is Dib? "Ugh..Ugh..arcade he's at the arcade. "Which arcade? "The one in the unfinished part of town. "Ok and what about his friend? "You mean Banks..he's as good as dead.
"Soon you both..will join him. A gun is suddenly heard echoing through the house. The Ninja drops to the floor dead with blood slowly leaving his chest.
We see the cause for this standing in the doorway and it was Banks holding a gun while being unable to stand properly. Gaz and Isaac looked back shocked to see that he was here.
"Daughter what was that? We here Professor Membrane say as he reenters the living room. "Yeah Dad. "It was only a minor issue but it's taken care of.
"That's good and uh who are these people on the floor unconscious? "They were some bad people but like I said we took care of it. "Good to hear. "I see Dib's friends are here as well.
"How are you Isaac? "Great despite everything that's going on. "Well I am sure that you can handle it. "Thanks and trust me by tonight I'll be doing a lot better.
"Sounds good. "What about you Banks? There was no response as all Banks did was breath slowly and audibly. "I can see your not in the mood to speak.
"Alright then I guess I will go back and try getting some rest again. "Goodnight again daughter. "Goodnight Dad. Professor Membrane walks back up the stairs and leaves Gaz with Isaac and Banks.
Seeing that they were alone again Isaac goes and gets in Banks face not being amused with him for what he did. "What is your issue? "We had this under control and here you are recklessly shooting a gun near a child.
"You realize if you missed you could've killed her. "Besides all that you don't look to be any condition to even be holding a gun. "GET OUT OF MY FACE!
Banks suddenly shouts after shoving Isaac back. This fills the room with silence again after that out burst. "Isaac..I uh..look Gaz sorry for that it's..I didn't mean to uh react that way.
"Look calm down man it's ok. "What happened to you? "Tak..that gutless coward had her little robot nearly strangle me to death. "I should've known better but I didn't.
"Your ok man relax. "I can say that I've been shot at and stabbed but being strangled by a robot is something I can't even begin to try and relate to. "No it's fine it's that I am a family man.
"I have a daughter who I don't want to see grow up as an orphan. "The fact is that was nearly taken from me is not a situation I take lightly. "Don't worry about it man.
"Gaz you ok? "Not doing any worse if that's what your asking. "Say were you with Dib? "Yes and he, Zim and his robot are being held at the arcade at the unfinished part of town.
"We know that part but where are they being kept? "I passed out before I could hear that. "All I know is that they want Gaz so they can begin whatever is they want to do.
"Then let's give them what they want. Gaz adds in as they both look at her confused at what she said. "You do realize that's extremely dangerous right? "Do you have any better ideas?
"Besides us luring them is our best option if we want to have a chance of getting them out safe. "Seeing as if we went to anybody else they look at us like we're crazy like they do with Dib.
"She's got a point. "We're alone on this. "Then let's go my car is outside. "Ignore the fact that there's no front windshield. "Uh what happened to your car?
"I was sorta thrown against it. "Ok. "Yeah luckily I got all the glass out of my spine. "This is all incredibly stupid. "After we save them I am throwing Dib in his room and welding the door shut.
"Agreed my daughter is not going to be pleased that I nearly died tonight. "How about you Isaac? "Is there anybody that would be concerned for you?
"Only people I can think of is my mom. "Let's hope they don't see us dead by the end of the night. "This is all touching and all but I can only imagine that they don't have much time for us to be stalling.
"Right sorry let's get going. After there slightly wholesome talk they head outside and head over to Banks Car. Once they enter they start to drive off and begin heading back to the arcade.
"You sure your capable of driving? Gaz asks Banks who answers through pained breathing. "Don't worry about me I'll be fine. "Let's get going.
Banks drives off and begins to head back to the arcade to save the others from Tak and Leiok This is where they had hoped that they could bring an end to this.
Which for them starts with them getting Zim, Gir and Dib free. Hopefully things goes according to how they hope either way we will see a winner..question is who out of them will that be.
They eventually make it to the arcade where they start sneaking around looking for where Zim, Gir and Dib are at. "Is this the place? "Yes. Banks answers Gaz as they continue searching.
"Do you know where their keeping them? "No I don't. I guess that left my memory as I was being choked out. "Try saying it without the sarcasm.
"What do you want me to say..that I know where they are. "No I'd prefer you'd tell me in a way that doesn't make you seem like your in a mood. "Your not my dad Isaac.
"Never said I was. "I had enough of sarcasm when I am with my friends. "You seem to bring that up a lot. "If I knew any better I'd say you do that to try and make yourself like a good person.
"Look whatever issue you have with me isn't the priority here. "We need to find out where Dib is. "I don't have an issue it's the fact that you seem to act like a control freak.
"What are you talking about? "You and your ego is my issue. "Forgive me for wanting to do what I can to try to make people feel safe. "Can the two of you please shut up and stop arguing.
"Sorry it's..I still haven't calmed down from what they did to me earlier. "I understand part of me still remembers stuff that I want would like to forget.
"Look man I am sorry about that outburst. "It's never my intention to seem like a jerk. "Only want to make this planet safer for everybody else.
"Your fine. "Though your going to need to learn to calm yourself. "I'll try but it's not that easy. "Good let's keep going before you two start arguing again.
"She's right. "Yeah I know she is. They start heading inside to properly start their search. As they entered the building we see that they were being watched by Leiok.
He took out a comms tool and began speaking to Tak. She wasn't at the arcade with Leiok but instead finishing up her anti terraformer. "There here. "Good make sure that they don't break them out.
"Don't worry they won't. "Remember to stall them for as long as you and your clan are able to. "That way the anti teraformer can work in full effect.
"Sure but once this is over you'd better keep your end of the agreement. "We went over this before. "You know I'll keep my end of our agreement as long as you keep yours.
"I've done more than hold my end what about you? "Have I not given you what you and your clan had asked for. "There are still some of us locked inside prison.
"You might have given us the resources we asked for but we're still waiting for our people to be let free. "That won't be possible until this planet is in ruins.
"Until then all you need is Gaz the other two are to be killed without hesitation. "Alright but you'd better not be lying. "I don't need to worry about your threats Leiok.
"Cause in the end you'll get what you want and we won't ever have to see each other again after that. "You should get going before they release them.
"Good luck and don't mess this up. The call disconnects as Leiok looks through the broken window to see that Gaz, Banks and Isaac were getting closer to where Zim and the others were at.
He quickly leaps off the roof and goes to prevent them from ruining everything for him. While that happens we transition back to Gaz who was unable to see where she was going due to it being dark.
"Dib you in here. "Respond by saying anything stupid if you are. "Which is basically anything you say but do it anyways. Gaz says hoping that Dib was in the dark desolate corridor somewhere.
"Nothing at all..great he isn't in here. "Let's keep looking then. Banks said as they continued searching while making sure that they were alone and safe to move forward.
This arcade had some nice games in it that could be playable but the building isn't finished yet. I'd name some arcade games but due to copyright we won't take that risk.
Think of some carbon copies of some popular arcade games and that would give you a good idea. This place is bound to be great for the town but it isn't finished yet.
Eventually they see some light glowing at the end of some long corridor which hopefully was what they were looking for. It was to a certain extent what they were looking for as they could see into a large room.
Inside were four pods that had light showing into the corridor. One of which had nobody in it. Though the others had exactly what they were looking for.
Zim, Gir and Dib we're locked in an airtight pod with little oxygen but enough to keep them alive. "Do you think that room is where they are? "I hope it is. Banks says with a lack of confidence towards Isaac's comment.
"Although I have a feeling it could be a trap. "Really? "Yes something about it seems to easy to me. "We can still check it if you want but I don't think it's a good idea.
"Not like we have many other options. "Yeah but I feel like something is up. "It always happens in situations like this. "You mentioning it is going to get us caught
"How else was I going to tell you? "I'd rather you be quiet than say that. While Banks and Isaac went back and forth Gaz moves up ahead and sees that there was an open door at the end of the corridor.
It was slightly pushed open but when she looked inside there was nobody on the inside. "This rooms clear. "You sure? "No I said it cause I felt like saying it.
"There most likely in here anyways. "What are the odds that their in that room in the first place we look. Isaac understandably asks as it's not guaranteed that it's in the first place you look.
Granite it also isn't a common thing for an alien trying to take over the planet..twice. That in itself not a situation I wouldn't think anybody would want to be in at all.
Though we should be use to it by this point. Dib's the only one to see through Zim's lies. Which is bad giving the circumstances don't you think?
They enter the room and see that it was a normal looking room. "There's nothing here. Banks says irritated at the lack of seeing where the others were at.
"We'll keep looking then. "They have to be somewhere. "There isn't time for us to be running around like headless chickens. Banks responds to Isaac still being in a irritated mood.
"I hate to be that guy but there is a chance that we die. "Yeah I know but we should still properly search this room for them first. "What's there to search? "There is nothing in here?
"Absolutely nothing. "You need to calm down. "Do you not know what's on the line here? "Trust me I do but we can't let it throw us off our game.
"Hey I think I found something. Gaz says interrupting the argument between Banks and Isaac. "What is it? Isaac responds first with the same calm tone he's had during all of this.
"It's facial scanner of some kind. "How do you know that? "I've spent fourteen years around Dib. "I think I should know what that is. "Fair point.
"That thing isn't going to open for us. As soon as that is said we suddenly see the room open up to reveal another corridor. Unlike the other corridor this one had the lights shining bright.
"Gaz did you open the door? "No I didn't. "Something tells me they want us to go in there. "Doesn't seem like their giving us a choice. "Like you said we need to find them fast.
They head into the room and once they had reached a certain point in the corridor the door closes. They had no choice but to go here seeing as they were locked in.
"I guess that confirms our suspicions. We hear Isaac say concerned as they continue searching the base. Even as fearless as he is even he worries about things..granite I don't think anybody could be fearless against aliens.
What can I say fear among other things is something that we all have. If I could do anything to make it better then I would but I can't. All I can do is say that you can fight it and never give up no matter how much you want to.
Cause that won't do anybody good. Think about the consequences to those around you and more. With that little emotional lesson out of the way let's get back into the story.
"Do you think there ok? "We're going to have to hope they are. "How long do you think she thought of all this? "No clue. "What about you Gaz do you know?
"Look I honestly don't care about how much she spent thinking of this. "All I want is Dib to try and fix this so that I can go back to ignoring you and him about this stupid alien talk.
Gaz replies with about as much interest as you'd expect from her. Banks doesn't respond to that comment and gets irritated at what she told him.
After some more walking they eventually make it to a bigger room that's full of irken machinery. "This place is beyond anything I ever expected it to be.
"What did I tell you guys? "This is everything that me and Dib have been trying to tell you about. "Trust me I believed it but this is far beyond anything I've seen in a long time.
"Have you and your friends seen anything like this? "No can't say that we have. "Focus..we're here for Dib not to look at fancy alien computers.
"Sorry I know but man if only I had a camera. Banks says all the while acting like a kid in a toy store. Isaac on the other hand sees something interesting and comments on it.
"Hey you both might want to see this. He says trying to get Gaz and Banks attention. "What is it? Gaz says heading over to see what Isaac was looking at first.
"It's a list. "Ok what about it? "It says those to aided in this planets destruction. "Who's on it? "It says Leiok..Daqon..Bailq and..Qeot. "I know the Leiok guy but who are the other guys.
"Not sure but they seemed to have plotted this with her. "List of people who have a lot to answer for. "God this is far more complicated than I though it was.
"We should keep looking for them. "Yeah say where's Gaz? "Don't know. "FOUND THEM! We hear Gaz shout from across the room which gets their attention.
Without hesitation we see them run towards to Gaz who actually did find Dib. "Gaz how'd you find me? "It was easy once I made one of those ninjas tell me.
"They did try and bring you here. "Yeah but thanks to your friends that didn't end up happening. "Banks..your alive? "Yeah and to be honest I am as shocked as you.
"HI! Gir randomly screams out of nowhere and tries to get the attention of Isaac who looks confused at what he said. "Uh is that Zim's robot?
"Yes it is. We hear Zim says while sounding irritated at the mere sight of Gaz, Banks and Isaac. "There are times where I want him destroyed him but I kinda need him so I don't.
"Seeing that your here it makes things even worse. "Uh sorry I guess. "There is no time for your apologies human. "You need to let me out. "I am the only one who stands a chance against Tak.
"Do you really think we can trust you fighting her by yourself. "I am far more trustworthy than Tak. "You act like that's a good argument. "Ok look I've had to put up with them arguing on the way here.
"There is no way I am about to put up with you two. "I will only say this once. "How do I get you out of these pods? "Easy all you need to do is use the blue nob.
"These machines advanced they might look are quite easy to figure out. "Sorry but we don't have the knowledge of these things like you do. "Well that much was obvious.
Gaz used the blue nob and the only thing that it did was shock Dib. It wasn't a light shock either but instead was the exact opposite of that. Zim started laughing hysterically at what had happened.
"DIB..YOU OK!? Isaac says as if Dib was killed which giving how much electricity was in that machine you can't blame him for thinking that. "Your sick..in the head Zim.
We hear Dib struggle to say as he tries to recover from what happened. "You ok Dib? "Don't worry I am fine. "It only takes the breath out of you. "Not really as painful as it looks.
"You know call me weird but that looked great. "Gaz. "Sorry but it looked cool to watch. "Also can consider that revenge for having me clean the entire house alone.
"At two in the morning by the way. "I said I was sorry for that. "Yeah but it makes life easier for me. Gaz says trying to bring light to the situation at hand.
Banks though did not take kindly to this as we see him smack the pod that Zim was in out of anger. "You think your real clever don't you? He says looking at him with all the hatred he could give.
"This isn't the place to be starting a fight. Isaac says trying to calm Banks down but to no avail. "Your lucky your stuck in that pod. "I don't fear you Banks.
"Though your probably used to hearing that. "Look you had your laughs Zim either tell us the right nob to use or your the one going to be shocked.
"Fine it's the black one. "You being honest? "What do you not trust me? "Not at all. Gaz says confidently without hesitation. She then goes to use the nob and let everyone out of the pod.
Though when she went and tried to do that she was suddenly brought to the ground. The reason was Leiok who stood and stared back at Banks and Isaac.
"I see you found them. "Not like we tried hiding them. "You again. "Isaac I see that your doing better than when we last met. "Though that won't matter soon.
"Cause in a few minutes this planet will be history. "Not while we're still here. "To an extent Banks your right. "Speaking of which good to see your still alive.
"Guess that robot of hers was slacking. "Mimi is a lot of things but a slacker is not what I'd call her. "That doesn't matter what does is that we're ending this after we go through you.
"Surely you can't be serious. "Let's find out then. Leiok only nods his head in disappointment before answering. "If that's how it needs to be then fine.
Leiok takes out a sword before looking back towards the pods. "Once thier dead Dib it'll be on you for getting them into this. "They chose to do this.
"I never even knew of these two before they made their choice. "Whatever you say. "Cause like it or not you led them to this point. Zim decides to chime in with words of his own.
"Says the one who's aiding Tak. "While knowing that she won't hold her end of the agreement you two have. Zim says while the vortian looks back almost in frustration of what was said.
"You don't get it do you Zim. "None of you get the purpose of our agreement. "Then please enlighten me on what you little agreement is again.
"Because the way I see it, your nothing more than a whipping boy. "She wouldn't be hear if it wasn't for my clan. "While she and her pile of trash put everything together it was us who got it all ready.
"We were the ones gathering what she needed for her machine to work. "We were the ones silencing people who either knew to much or could be a issue later.
"Like Isaac's friends. "What do you mean? "Did you do something to them? "Who Joel and Riley? "Their somewhere where you'll never see them again.
"We sent them to Blorch a planet filled with creatures that will most definitely kill them. "You don't know them like I do they'll survive that. "Will they? "If they don't then I promise you I will kill every last member of your clan.
"Keep telling yourself that Isaac. "My clan is full of people who will kill you before you even have time to fight back. "Besides none of your threats mean anything to me.
"That's because by the time you and Banks are dead this planet will be nothing but another planet that The Tallest own. "Sorry but none of what you said is happening.
"If that's you want to think then that's fine by me. "There isn't much you can do Dib. "How would know that? "What can you do to us when your here by yourself?
Leiok responds with a short laugh before we see Isaac suddenly get thrown to the side. After seeing eyes glow in the distance we see that it was Mimi that was the cause of this.
"You again. Banks says not really in the best moods after seeing her. Which none of us can blame him for that giving as that he nearly died cause of her.
Banks went to grab the gun he used earlier but it was knocked out of his hand by Leiok. "Gaz get us of here quickly. "No offense Dib but I can't move move my arms properly with this thing around it.
"At least try before they get killed. "Fine I'll try but if I break anything your going to have a big issue. "I'll worry about when Earth isn't at risk of getting destroyed.
While Gaz tried to get them out of the pods it is here where we see Isaac fight off Mimi. She goes to grab him but her hand is grabbed being prevented from causing any real harm.
Isaac struggled to keep her from getting a grip on him. He was used to having to push aside situations like this. He literally had his arm broken and was stabbed through the chest.
Eventually he gets grabbed but was let go after Mimi had a bullet bounce off her head. "Seriously that thing is bulletproof. Banks says as he gets his gun knocked away again.
Leiok leaps out of the way as Mimi charges towards Banks. He is brought up against a wall before thrown across room into some random machine.
Isaac on the other hand was trading hands with Leiok and managed to tackle him to the ground. As he went to try and choke out Leiok he was shoved off by Mimi who quickly manages to stop him with ease.
Mimi went to hold Isaac down to the ground as he was landing punches while he was down. It would on any other occasion hurt anybody to hit metal repeatedly but adrenaline is an interesting thing.
"It's over Isaac. Leiok says confidently as he makes his way over to see him struggle to break free. "Accept your fate cause it's the only option you have left.
"Kill him. Leiok asks Mimi to do while he turns around to presumably kill Banks. Though that was interrupted as he sees a figure go flying past his face.
This made him think as to what that could have been the cause of that. When he saw what it was he couldn't believe it. It was Mimi who was in the corner moving slowly with her eyes no longer glowing on.
She was also was trying to stand back up and continue fighting but couldn't. He looked back at the pods he saw that Zim, Gir and Dib were no longer in the pods.
"Those things shoot lasers? "Yes Dib monkey they do. "Which I regret not ever using against you. "Good..thing you didn't. Dib says to himself as Zim continues to stare at Leiok.
"Congratulations Zim..you killed her before me. "Silence yourself vortian. "After what you've done you deserve a death as painful as one can think of. "There isn't a point in doing that.
"Cause what would it solve for you..nothing. "You'd be wasting your time. "It would be far worth it giving what you've done. "Your as much of a disgrace as Tak is.
"Me the disgrace? "How could you think that when your the one responsible for killing thousands of your own people. "Then play it off like an accident.
"Such shame in you to do such a thing. "Where is Tak? "She isn't here I'll tell you that much. "She is far away from here activating the machine that will render this planet lifeless.
"Such a shame you won't be around to see her fail. Zim began heading over to Leiok while the vortian stood there not doing anything almost like he was accepting his fate.
As Zim got closer to him a orb flew and landed in front of him before letting out a bright flash of light. This sends Zim back as Leiok runs off while holding some weird looking tool in his hand.
Once he recovered from the light he runs after the vortian. Meanwhile Dib looks over to Gaz and thanks her for getting them out. "Thanks for the save Gaz.
"Your welcome here's hoping my wrists aren't broken. "Hate to break this up but we have to get out of here. Isaac says trying to hurry Dib and Gaz out of their conversation.
"Your right but what about Banks? "D..don't worry about me man. "Can you stand? "Probably. "Don't worry man I got you. "Appreciate it. "We need to hurry before it's to late.
Isaac reiterates again as he picks Banks off the ground. They all run out of the room to try regroup with Zim who showed no interest in waiting for any of them.
They eventually made it outside due to the door being opened and made it towards Banks Car. It's a miracle that thing was still useable after a human being ended up being thrown into it like a football.
Might also need to repair the broken front windshield. Once they saw Zim he was standing around two of Leiok's Ninjas who were on the ground unconscious.
"Gir there you are. He says paying no attention to anybody else but Gir. "That was quite the fun time we had with them. "No Gir it was not. "I thought it was.
"Of course you would. "Where's your friend? "Leiok is not my friend. "Hm ok. "To answer your question though he is no longer here. Zim says in an angry tone still ignoring everybody but Gir.
"What I am saying is Leiok ran back to Vort to hide like the coward that he is. "I was this close to destroying him. "That was until these two showed up and got in the way.
"Your telling me after all that he chose to run and protect himself. Isaac says infuriated at what he heard from Zim. "In a way yes..before he left he gave the excuse of his clan needed thier grandmaster.
"Wait your telling us that he somehow managed to leave Earth? Dib asked in confusion at what Zim had said looking dumbfounded at how that was possible.
"He used a pocket teleporter. "Which is what allowed him to run away. Zim says irritated at the thought that he couldn't stop Leiok after having to deal with him and his clan.
"Pity he chose to retreat. "Is he gone for good? "No he said that he would be back soon enough. "What about his agreement with Tak Dib asks again even more confused at what was happening.
"He might not be here but some of his clan are. "Their still running around. "If they were smart they would leave as well and avoid risking death.
"Where is Tak? "I was about to find that out. All of a sudden the ground shakes aggressively before something in the distance rises up out of the ground.
It was some massive pillar with some fancy metal orb in the center being lifted up by two smaller pillars. A laser shoots out of the machine before an electric like smoke slowly enters it.
"What is going on? Banks starts panicking as he asks this question. "It's Tak she's activated her machine. "What is it doing? "She's going to destroy this planet before I can.
"She's going to drain the planet of it's oxygen Zim. "That's not the only thing her machine will do. "What do mean? "There's a chance that destabilizing the planet's core will cause the planet to crumble apart into pieces.
"WHAT!? "Yeah it sounds like a great idea. "We need to stop her. "No need I can handle it myself. "Besides Tak by herself won't be as much of a challenge.
"Seeing as Mimi and Leiok are taken care of "I am going with you. "That's funny Dib but no your not. "You can't be trusted to fight her by yourself.
"Cause what would stop you from trying to use the machine to destroy the planet if you stop her? "You worry to much Dib monkey. "Zim you know that nobody here trusts you to go alone.
"There is no need to worry cause I'll be with Gir. "Yeah I'll make sure he doesn't do anything. "No offense but I don't trust you either. "Pleeaasee like I said you can trust me.
"Sorry but that's not happening. Gir stands there in silence before looking at Zim. "I tried. "I know Gir. "Look can you two shut up for once. "It's not my fault Gaz.
"Dib I honestly don't care. "Look both of you shut up or Tak isn't going to be the one to kill you. "Alright I'll let Dib go with me. "On the condition that he lets me handle this my way.
A flying object in the distance lands in front of the arcade and it was Zim's Ship. "That's the ship you were talking about? "Yes. "None of this makes sense to me.
Isaac says as Zim, Gir and Dib enter the ship. They fly off while the others run back over to Banks Car and get in hopes of getting closer to where the machine was.
For Zim this was his chance to finally bring an end to Tak and her anti terraformer. Here's hoping things go how it needs to and they can save the Earth..again.
Zim managed to get the ship up to the top of The Anti Terraformer. Tak was also at the top of the machine and watched as they got out of the ship and confronted her. "What took so long?
She says still staring back at them with no concern in her voice at all. "Figured you'd be here sooner. "It's over Tak. "You and your little machine are finished.
"If that's what you think then than go right on ahead. "I thought you learned something after all this time Zim but no your still as clueless as you were last time.
"It's over Tak your alone with nobody to left to fight your battles for you. "Correct but you seem to think that because I am alone that I am incapable of defending this machine.
"That's not what I said. "You can no longer can hide behind anybody "That's funny giving how you yourself hide behind a worthless pile of scrap and one sided loyalty towards The Tallest.
"You don't get it do you Tak. "They sent me here to this planet all the while you were relegated to a mere cleaning drone. "Figures you'd continue to deny that.
"Not like it matters anymore. "Cause you'll soon die alongside your ignorance. "Such confidence. "Not as much confidence as it is knowing that there's nothing else you can do. "You certain of that.
"Even if you do get by Zim you still have me. "Hatred for him aside he's got a point. "This ends here. Dib says entering the conversation while staring daggers at Tak.
"I see that you brought Dib here. "Let me guess not your choice. "No I wanted to face you by myself but he and his sister insisted. "Cause we know you can't be trusted.
"Of course he can't be trusted. "Whatever he manages to get his hands on dies a slow painful death. "Don't believe me..ask him about Spork and Myuki.
"Uh who are they? "Forgive me I haven't learned everything about your people yet. "Their The Former Tallest that he killed. "Or all the other countless irkens his incompetence killed.
"What about you Tak? "You claim to be more superior to me but have failed at things that I've been able to do. "Much quicker than you could ever hope to do might I add.
"Guess your the one who's still the same as before. "I never thought you could say something as stupid as that. "Believe me you haven't seen what's he done. Dib says interfering into the conversation again
"Apart from that Tak what your doing here is nothing short of absurd. "Should I be offended? "No I thing you missed my point. "Your issues with Zim not Earth.
"There is still the part where you and your sister inadvertently aided him in shooting me into space. "As well as me not caring about any sort of input you have.
"Besides it's to late in a matter a minutes this machine will have drained every ounce of life out of this planet. "You'll still have to kill me before this planet falls to your leaders. "I have no issues with doing that.
Zim decides to take advantage and shove Dib into Tak before sprinting towards the terminal that controls the machine. This is stopped instantly as Dib is thrown back into the invader.
Tak went to grab Zim but was shoved back. He went to punch her but it was blocked and Tak grabs and wrenches Zim's arm and then tosses him aside.
"Give up Zim there's no point in fighting. "That's what you think. "This planet is mine to conquer. "As long as I or the Dib stands you won't be taking it
"You might want to take a good long look at him before saying that. Tak says as she points towards Dib. Zim didn't notice it at first but eventually saw what she was having him look at
We see Dib suddenly begin having issues breathing almost as if he was being strangled. "It's over Zim. "Soon there will be nothing left for you to do but accept that I did what you couldn't.
"You seem to forget that I am still breathing. "Don't worry about that. "Soon you won't be saying that. The two go and try and hit each other again to mixed results.
Zim goes to hit her again but it was blocked again though he did manage to grab and toss her into the side of the machine. Which in turn led him to get a punch in.
She took a second to regain her senses after that before laying an elbow right to Zim's face. They run towards each other but block the others punch as they got closer to the edge.
While they did that Dib started struggling to motion to Gir to try and shut the machine off. Gir on the other hand couldn't get that clear due to Dib not being able to breath properly.
He was pointing at the terminal with one hand trying not to stop holding in his breath. "Do you need anything? Dib shakes his head while still pointing at the terminal.
"What is it then? Dib continues to point aggressively point at the terminal in hopes that Gir would get what he wants. "You want me to use the terminal?
Dib shakes his head again while tears go down his face due to holding his breath for this long. Gir went to start using the terminal but was knocked back by Tak.
The Planet was slowly drying up as it was losing all it's color. Which Tak was glad to let Zim know. "Still trying to fight back Zim. "I got to say your determined but still it's over.
She grabbed Zim and went to finish him but before she could Zim had one more attack. He tried to quickly use a pak leg to stab her but it was blocked.
The same happened to the next two legs he tried but was able to get her on the fourth try. He ended up getting a pak leg to his arm for his troubles anyways.
Both of them fall down to one knee but kept trying to get an advantage over the other. The two of them kept trading punches with each other before eventually getting back to one knee.
Tak went to hit Zim again but was knocked back towards the edge. He goes to knock her off but she grabs him and takes him down with her. Zim looked back enraged as they both use thier pak legs to avoid falling to thier death.
They both tried kicking the other off to their death Both were close to falling off several times. "Your going to regret ever showing your face here again Tak.
"Unlikely I won't have regrets ridding our people of your worthless excuse of a life. "Strong words from you seeing how worthless you can be. "Insult and attack me all day if you choose.
"It isn't going to change anything. "That's what you think. "To bad you'll be wrong. Zim says in response to Tak's comment. "You should've given up and this all could've been avoided.
"I would rather die than surrender to you. "Of course you'd choose to be stubborn. "Not like it will matter cause in less than a minute I will have done what I've set out to do.
"You should know Tak that will never be how this ends. Eventually the two climbed back up and struggled to get back up. All the while still trying to knock the other one off.
Once they got up Tak was the first to notice the orb was somehow releasing all the electrified smoke. "WHAT..how did? She couldn't finish that sentence before we see Dib standing back up.
Still holding his chest after holding his breath for as long as he did. "I did it..I somehow did it. Dib's celebration was short lived as a laser hit him in the shoulder knocking him down.
Zim took this distraction to grab Tak and punched her in the face. She responds by going to throw one of her own but it was blocked. Zim then proceeds to stab Tak in the chest with a pak leg.
Tak went to stab Zim with her pak legs but unlike earlier hers were blocked this time around. She hits Zim with a few weaker punches and even goes to grab him by the neck.
"You ignorant..destructive pest. "It's over Tak I have won..again. "That's what you think Zim. "Despite what's happened here..you've lost Zim and you haven't even realized it yet.
"None of this..changes a thing. "Cause I am..not finished. "Not until I reclaim..what's rightfully mine. Tak says defiantly towards Zim as he stares back with hatred in his eyes.
"Enough I have had my fill with you trying to steal my mission. "Cause like I told you before..no one steals Zim's mission..NO ONE! He says as he throws Tak off the machine.
She then eventually landed in a pile of garbage and small debris. To some this was him killing Tak but for Zim it was more like a heavy weight was finally lifted off his shoulders.
Dib on the other hand gets back to one knee and tries to shake off what happened to him. Part of his trenchcoat was slightly destroyed and his arm was even worse.
Apart from the bleeding and the lack of feeling in his body he was fine. Probably going to need surgery..it'll be fine..I hope. His face was wounded but not as much as his arm and chest.
"Gir let's get going. "I turned off the machine. "I did it. "Yes you did for once your not utterly useless. "Thank you. "Yes we should get out of here.
"Zim..wait. "Ugh what happened to you? "First of all your not clever and second of all I was shot by one of those lasers. "Tak..she can't even be bothered to kill you.
"Yeah such a tragedy. "Look I hate to hurry you but when your robot shut the machine off he also set it to destroy itself. "That and I don't how much longer I can go without screaming and breaking into tears due to this pain.
After a short silence they reenter the ship and headed back to the ground. The machine instead of something cool decided nah I am good and slowly crumbled into small debris and flew around the place
Think of it like a kicking the foundation of a house of cards down and that's what you'd get. Bad description aside let us conclude our story before more cringe decides to show up.
Zim did it he finally managed to rid himself of Tak once again. Even with the help of Dib he could celebrate knowing that his mission is still his.
All he had to do is head home and continue plotting to take over Earth for himself. Although if history repeats itself than we'll more than like see Dib try and stop him and we wouldn't want it any other way.
They had made it to the ground where Gaz, Isaac and Banks were waiting. "DIB WHAT HAPPENED! "Tak..hit me with..some laser. "I need..to go to a doctor..before it gets worse.
"What about her is it over? "Yes and I made sure she was dead this time. "That's it then. "Yes. "My mom is most likely at my house wondering where I am at.
"She worry a lot? "Yes and I can't imagine the lecture that I am about to get when she sees me. Isaac says in a annoyed matter at what will be waiting for him at his home.
"Better hurry then Isaac. "Don't worry I will. "Also Dib I have to ask did that machine drain the air out of the planet. "Yes it did. "No wonder I was seeing colors everywhere and felt like my eyes were rolling into the back of my head.
"Yeah how about we not talk about that. Gaz says as she looks around the aftermath of what happened. "My bad sorry. "Zim where do think your going?
"Anywhere that is far away from this mess. "Besides I have ideas of my own to start thinking of. "That's..not happening Zim. Dib goes to confront Zim but ends up having pain shoot up through his body.
"Ok let's get him to the hospital quickly. "Let's hope that nurse isn't there still. "Don't bring that up. "She tries to hit you down below. "Let's go Dib. "This..isn't over..Zim.
"Bye Dib have fun in the hospital. "I wouldn't..be that confident Zim. "WHAT CAN'T HEAR YOU! Zim shouts while ignoring the comments made in hope that it would irritate Dib.
The car drives off leaving both Zim and Gir to themselves to think of what happened. Zim was in a great mood after having gotten rid of Tak, Mimi and Leiok.
"I feel great about how today went..minus the whole being placed in a pod part. "I thought it was exciting. "Of course you did. "Let's go before anybody sees us.
Zim and Gir enter the ship and start to fly back to their base meanwhile the debris stayed their all over the street. For the second time Zim had to save Earth and his mission from Tak.
Let's hope that is the last we see of something like that. Though knowing how Zim that won't last long and we will back in this same situation and that is a day that we will be patiently waiting for.
We see a figure behind a desk with thier face covered up. There were four other figures with him. "Gentlemen I've gathered you all here in hopes that we can all work together.
"For what exactly? We hear one of the figures say. "To fight a threat that we all know to well. "The Irken Armada. "More specifically their achilles heel the invaders.
"I get what you mean but what's the point in going after them? "Without them The Tallest don't have an efficient way of taking over a planet without risking their safety and well being.
"How do you expect us to get rid of them? "Trust me give it time and if we play our cards right then they won't stand a chance. "Soon we will give the universe peace one death at a time.
We see a glowing purple light shine bright before suddenly disappearing. Upon further observation we see a pile of debris with blueish blood leaving out of it.
There were a lot that it could've been but let's be real we all know what it is. Tak had somehow survived..how I have no idea but soon I'll think of a reason besides plot armor go brrrr.
She had in her hand a pocket teleporter the same that Leiok had. There was no doubt she knew what the vortian had done..he left her like Traoq did.
Tak wasn't as dead as Zim and the others made her out to be. She didn't seem in a good mood at all. Guess she's not done yet not with her turncoats or Zim and his mission anytime soon.
Thank you to anybody who made it through that massive entry and end of phase one of the story. With that out of the way we can start looking forward to the future.
Phase Two of this is going bring in a few faces we have yet to see and some the continuation for others. You don't know how much the support of this story means to me.
It gives me even more motivation to continue this and make this as special as I can make it. From the bottom of my heart thank you for supporting the story.
Anyways I will see you all in phase two of After The Florpus. Thank you all once again and until the next story remember to stay safe and God Bless You All and goodbye.