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Yet again we're here for yet another phase in Invader Zim After The Florpus.
Can't believe I am even saying it but yeah here we are.
Honestly who would've thought we'd get this far I didn't.
Let's not stall any longer let's get started and like always I hope you enjoy.
Greetings everybody and welcome back to the this lovely head cannon continuation of Invader Zim. Yes something about it feels right almost like I finally redeemed myself for my past mistakes.
They usually say three's a crowd don't they? Well in this case or phase I should say is where the seeds of the grand finale start to slowly grow.
Until it blossoms like a beautiful flower in summertime. This phase we will see stories from familiar perspectives and two new ones. Something that shall be interesting to witness.
Apart from that let's get started with Phase Three of the overarching storyline. Get comfortable cause things are about to get intriguing to say it lightly.
We begin our story in the irken part of Zim's Base. Here we see Zim doing one of his favorites things about being an invader. Calling The Tallest and sharing what is going on.
The Tallest on the other hand would rather die than acknowledge Zim. Only issue is that Red and Purple love being The Tallest. Meaning they have to basically torture themselves and deal with Zim.
Also should mention that they don't yet know that Zim was the one responsible for causing The Florpus to be created. For Zim's sake let's hope that they don't.
As mentioned before The Tallest and everybody on The Massive saw things that no person should ever see. Seeing how The Massive was the only thing left in there shows how truly bad it was.
The Florpus had closed itself after destroying several planets and asteroids in the process. It still remains a mystery how The Tallest and everybody else survived.
Who knows who or what got them out of there. All The Tallest know is that when they find out who caused that they promised to give that person the most painful death possible.
Like we're talking next level stuff that would make this story M rated. Possibly even worse than that knowing how The Tallest tend to act on a daily basis.
Anyways Zim greeted The Tallest in his usual tone. "Greetings my tallest I bring with me great news. "You see me and several other invaders had to deal with a nuisance by the name of Deiol.
"He had gathered a bunch of low life criminals to try and kill us. "I being the self respecting invader that I am couldn't allow him to do such a thing.
"Plus I know how much you trust and adore me meaning there was even more of an incentive. "Yes that would be a tragedy. Red says through gritted teeth while holding a stress ball.
"I agree though I am more curious on how YOU had people work with you. "I am not. "I had sent out a sos message to the other invaders and from there we delt with the situation.
"In the end I was the one who plunged a knife into his heart. "Leaving him a lifeless body with no hope of survival. "That's great Zim is that it? Red says gripping onto the stress ball with more force.
"Actually there's one more thing I wish to tell you my tallest. "Fine what is it? "My most diabolical plot to destroy both Dib and conquer this planet is almost ready.
"Ok and when will it be ready. "It shouldn't be no longer than one Earth month. "Then I shall unleash it on the people of this planet. "More so Dib and his friends.
"That's great Zim but we should get going. Purple responds to Zim's statement being much more calmer than Red was in this situation. "May I ask where? "No in fact it's uh personal.
"Ah I see well in that case I'll let you get back to it my tallest. "I shall call you soon once your available. "Yep can't wait. Red at this rate had broke the stress ball he was holding.
Zim saluted The Tallest as Purple disconnects the call leaving Zim to himself. He stood there pleased that he was able to speak with The Tallest yet again.
We then see Skoodge enter while looking slightly nervous. "Ah Skoodge your back. "How did your first day with the Dib go? "Great he didn't expect a thing.
"He was skeptical at first. "Of course he was. "I should've expected such a thing from him. "It won't matter for much longer cause soon it'll be over.
"Uh how'd the call with The Tallest go? "Great as always. "They were excited to see me once again. "Good and uh you didn't tell them about me did you?
"No I held my end of the agreement. "As did you I see. "The Dib doesn't expect a thing. "Soon we shall bring an end to him and his friends that chose to interfere.
"Thanks Zim I appreciate it. "Your gratitude is appreciated. "GIR! Zim shouts into a speaker wishing to speak to GIR about something hopefully normal.
Granite it is Gir meaning it most definitely wasn't going to be normal. When Gir entered the room he was feeling joyful. More than he usually is which is really concerning.
"Gir what were you doing? "Nothing. "Really you weren't doing anything. "Well I was messing around with that one boy in the pod. "Leave him alone Gir.
"He's going to be the first human I use that gauntlet on. "If by some miracle the gauntlet doesn't work I'll have to brainwash him the old fashioned way.
"That seems pretty messed up Zim. "Being an invader requires risks to be taken. "This is a risk that will have a reward that will result in the conquering of this planet.
Gir taps on Zim's shoulder repeatedly until Zim reluctantly answered. "What is it Gir? "He told me to tell you something. "Really he did. "What would that be?
"He said something about his friend finding him and saving him. "That is highly unlikely. "Dare I even say not even remotely possible. "The odds of his friend finding him are as low as it can get.
"That being said we should all focus on moving all the pieces of this puzzle together. "Ooh I like puzzles. "It was an expression Gir. "Aw. "First things first Skoodge share with me everything that happened with Dib today.
"Well first their in the process of repairing an irken ship. "Tak's Ship of course they still have that. "I thought it was destroyed. "Their hoping to fix it in the hopes of getting it airborne.
"Dib like I mentioned earlier was skeptical but the other two weren't. "They believed nearly everything I said. "That's great to hear. "What about the rest of his family?
"They didn't expect a thing. "Yes those fools are to clueless to see deception form right in front of their foolish Earthly human minds. "This was to be expected but it's still great to see.
As Skoodge was about to continue they are interrupted by Zim's Computer. "Master there's somebody at the door. "Ugh this isn't the time Computer.
"Who is it? "Not sure all I see is a figure in a grey ninja suit. "Hm let me guess it's one of Leiok's cronies. "Uh master everybody in his clan is vortian.
"Your saying this figure isn't vortian? "No far from it. "The legs aren't bent and his skin doesn't match with the typical vortian. "Hm fascinating.
"Alright I shall see whoever it is that's at the door. "Sure you want to go alone? "Of course. "Whoever it is wouldn't think of trying something.
"Uh what if he does do something? "Then I will deal with if he does. "You stay here while I go and speak with our unwanted visitor. "Ok but please be careful.
"I am always careful. "Besides when have I ever been wreckless? "Lot's of times actually. "More than I am able to count. "This is no time for jokes Skoodge.
"I never told a joke. "We're getting off track. "I will be back once I am done speaking with whoever this is. Zim says before turning and heading to the elevator.
Here he takes the elevator up to the living room while Skoodge stays in the lower irken part of Zim's Base. "You seem upset. We hear Gir say towards Skoodge who did in fact look upset.
"Yeah I've been upset for awhile. "No offense but I doubt you'd understand. "Ok. "Let me know when I can. "Sure I'll keep that in mind. Skoodge says still sounding upset goes to try and relax.
Meanwhile Zim continued to head over to see who was knocking at his door. Knowing Zim he is most definitely is going to say something that angers this figure.
Who knows I might be wrong and it goes a entirely different way. Yep totally though I am not willing to make a bet on that cause I'd more than likely be wrong.
Zim had made it to the living room and walked up to the door. He pushes a button to get another look at The Figure. The Figure at the door wasn't moving at all seemingly waiting patiently for Zim to open the door.
Eventually Zim does open the door and we see The Figure's head look up. All he could see was the dark blue eyes of this figure as that was the only visible part of his face.
For those who are curious yes this is Daqon. Thought I keep up the secrecy to anybody who skipped ahead to this point. Am I overreacting about that..yes.
I only want to make sure everybody is caught up with the rest of the story. Again I know it's really stupid of me to do that. I should let you get back to the story and sorry for the confusion.
"Who are you? Zim asks not hesitating what so ever which is expected from him. "A mutual friend. "That doesn't answer my question. "That being said I will ask again..who are you?
"I am called many things. "You Zim will know me as Daqon. "We need to have a talk you and I. "Really we do. "Yes. "I don't have time for a talk. "I have things to do that are more of a priority.
"Believe me I know. "I know everything you intend on doing. "From the gauntlet to the human you have prisoner in your base. "Wha..what?
"How do you know that? "Who told of these things? "Nobody. "I learned of these things myself. "FOOL..reveal who told you about what I am plotting.
"Don't worry you'll learn soon enough. "I demand you answer me or face dire consequences. "Go ahead and try. "It won't go how you want it to go.
Daqon says after a small laugh at Zim's threats to him. "You think Zim is joking? "Granite I am a natural comedian but here I am being serious. "Don't worry I'll explain everything for you.
"Can I head inside? "That way I could explain myself properly. Zim reluctantly allows Daqon to enter the base and closes the door. "Thank you. "I did you what you asked that being said you better start talking.
"Of course I shouldn't waste anymore of your time. "No you shouldn't. "Especially when you know information that you shouldn't know. "Information that only I show know about.
Zim says trying to not show any anger towards Daqon. He failed at doing this as he wasn't exactly subtle at showing that he was angry with people.
"Don't worry I understand. "Then tell me how you know what I am doing here? "Wouldn't you like to know. "Yes I would. "Alright. "See Zim the thing is your a special irken.
"Even more special than you say you are. "Your apart of prophecy. "One shown by an isolated planet. "One that heralds you as a chosen one. "Really?
"Yes and your required to head to this planet and finish what you are destined to do. "That being said allow me to bring you there. "What does this prophecy say?
"It says if when the chosen one is able to reunite with The Guardians Of Archaica he will be given in their words limitless power. "What exactly is this limitless power capable of?
"The guardians will infuse their power into the chosen one and allow him to protect or in your case I imagine rule over the universe we live in. "How strong is this power?
"It's power is only limited by your imagination. "You think it their power can do it for you. "Think Zim how good would it feel for you to have the power to rule over everybody?
"Where everybody would be at your mercy and no living creature could stand in your way. Zim stood still after hearing that as he is seen thinking of everything he could and would do.
A smile forms on his face after seeing what he would be able to do. "Sounds great doesn't it. "Yes. "That mean you want to go? Of course I do.
"Then take my hand and we'll get going. Daqon says holding out his hand waiting for Zim to respond. "Where is this planet located? "Allow me to take you there.
"I'd prefer you tell me where it is. "I prefer to bring you there. "So take my hand and let's go. "How do you know where it is? "You also never answered my question on how you know what I am doing here.
"Listen here Zim I am not going to ask again. "Either take my hand or I'll go and find one of the others to take this power for themselves. "Other ones?
"Zim isn't the only chosen one. "No in fact there are four others that can take this power. "Who are the fools who stand in the way of me getting this power?
"You'll have to take my hand before I tell you. "FOOL you dare withhold information from me. "I demand you tell me who the others are. "You have no power over me.
"I will. "You going to try and force me? "Cause I don't fear you Zim. "Try saying that in five minutes. "Nothing you do will break me. Daqon says before removing his mask revealing himself to Zim.
"Because you and I are similar in ways you wouldn't believe. "Your an irken? "Your pak it isn't there. "Curious I see. "You can thank a certain vortian for shooting me into a rift.
"Though I should thank him cause it allowed me to be made me far stronger than I was before. "It doesn't matter how strong he made you. "Your going to reveal the location of this shrine.
Daqon doesn't respond to what Zim said and this did make Zim's mood any better. He goes to presumably force Daqon into doing what he wants.
This didn't go as he hoped as Daqon kicks Zim across the room as soon as the invader tried to grab him. "You should've done what I asked of you.
"No guess we have to do this another way. "Either way the result will be the same. Zim went to call Gir and Skoodge to lend him a hand but was stopped.
This was because Daqon quite literally zoomed across the room and pinned Zim's arm to the wall. Zim managed to give some breathing room by shoving Daqon back with his pak legs.
"That your only trick? "Far from it. "You only have yourself to blame Zim. "You should've listened to me. "I don't have to listen to you. "Amazing how you think that.
"Think? "Believe me I think a lot of things but I know for a fact you have no authority over me. "It baffles my mind how the shrine thinks your worthy of it's power.
"Such a pity that you won't be able to claim it. "Let me guess you intend to kill me and take it's power? "Ah it's good to see your smarter than people make you out to be.
"That is indeed my intentions once I am done here I need to find the others. "Killing me won't be easy. "So you say. Daqon proceeds to charge at Zim in hopes of killing him.
He missed as Zim moves out of the way at the last second. He grabs Daqon and hits twice before being tossed to the side. Zim tried to hit Daqon again but was punched twice and kicked across the room again.
There he lands at the door but before he could walk away from it he's pinned against the door. Not by Daqon but by two daggers that hit Zim in each arm separately.
While he tried he was unable to get himself out of this situation. "Regret your choice yet? "Cause if not then you will soon. Daqon says as he heads over to presumably kill Zim.
As he was about to he is stopped when he hears a voice behind him. "Get away from him. The voice belonged to Skoodge who more than likely saved Zim's life.
"Skoodge..my isn't this something. "I wasn't aware that you were here. "Guess there were things we missed. "We? "Who else is with you? "You think I'd tell you.
"No but either way you need to leave while you still can. "Your threatening me? Daqon says walking over to where Skoodge was. "It amuses me to see that you think your capable of even scratching me.
"Like I've never heard that before. "You seem to think that affects me but it doesn't. "Not anymore. "Then in that case I'll let you hit me first.
Daqon says before kneeling down and looking at Skoodge waiting for him to do something. Skoodge though hesitated for a second and this didn't go over well with Daqon.
"Hm how predictable. We hear him say before grabbing Skoodge and lifting him up in the air with one arm. He started choking the life out of Skoodge while the invader tried getting out.
"I had a feeling you didn't have the strength to do it. "Though you won't have to feel bad for much longer. Daqon says as he continued to choke the life out of Skoodge.
Though before he could do anything else he was stopped suddenly dropping Skoodge in the process. The cause of this was Zim who had gotten out of the situation he was in.
Zim had took the daggers and stabbed Daqon in the shoulders. "Thanks Zim. Skoodge says hoping that Zim would respond but he didn't due to being focused on Daqon.
We see Daqon grabbed by Zim who demands answers from the irken. "You have exactly five seconds to reveal what you know. "Refuse and I'll do things to you that will make that rift seem like nothing in comparison.
"Yeah what he said. Daqon though let's out a laugh before responding to what Zim and to an extent Skoodge had said. "I don't have to say anything.
"Cause you have no power over me. "Really cause the way I see it your helpless. "If that's what you want to believe than fine by me. "Who am I to stop you.
"I on the other hand have things that need to be done. "Your hopes of killing me have failed. "For the time being they have. "In the meantime I'll see you both again soon.
Daqon says before disappearing into a puff of of smoke that soon fully disappears into the air. This didn't make Zim pleased in any matter and it showed.
He is seen shaking with pure rage as he throws the daggers across the room. "Uh Zim who exactly was that? "Somebody who picked the wrong person to anger.
Zim says trying to hold in as much anger as he possibly can. "Look you know that you can tell me right? "Skoodge I am warning you I am this close to snapping.
"That being said I advise you not push me. "For I will not hesitate to hurt you. "Computer. "Yes? "I am heading back to the lab. "Soon I will need you to do some research.
"Sure and might I request you relax. "DO NOT TELL ME TO RELAX COMPUTER! "Fine but you do realize you proved my point. Zim responded by throwing several objects around the room in a fit of rage.
"YOU TEST MY PATIENCE COMPUTER! "DO YOU NOT REALIZE I AM FULLY WITHIN MY RIGHT TO MAKE YOU SUFFER! "Yes I am aware and I send my upmost apologies.
There was an unsettling amount of silence before Zim responded. "Good I shall see you there. "You..ok Zim? "For the time being yes. "Who was that?
"I thought we were the only irkens here. "Apparently not anymore. "To answer your question he called himself Daqon. "Hm don't remember that name.
"Neither do I. "That's the reason we're heading to the lab. "Follow me we shall see what exactly he was hiding from us. Zim says as he and Skoodge proceed to head to the irken part of Zim's Base.
Here Zim hopes to find out information about Archaica that Daqon refused to tell him. The answers he would get though would soon change his entire way of going about things.
Not much time passed before Zim and Skoodge to make it back to the lab part of Zim's Base. Seeing how it wasn't that far away in the first place.
It is here where Zim stops to tell Skoodge something before they reach Zim's Computer. "Skoodge I need you to go check on the human in the science bay.
"His vitals are acting weird again. "I need him alive as a backup. "Knowing Dib it's best to have all the strategies possible to go back on. "Though I am fairly confident in this one.
"What about what Daqon said? "I thought I wasn't being left out on this. "This isn't the time besides I'll tell you after I've learned everything about what is happening.
"Sure whatever. "I'll go and do that then. "Good I await your return. Skoodge walks off leaving Zim to begin asking his questions. "Computer. "In a better mood I see?
"Not if you continue with your low effort sarcasm. "That isn't the point. "I need you to do some research the planet Archaica. "I'll see what I can find.
After a couple of minutes Zim's Computer eventually gets back with some results. "Oh boy there is a lot to unpack here. "You found something?
"Indeed I have. "Good then start at the beginning. "Archaica a planet built on honor and tradition. "It is said that the planet was on the edge of being conquered by an invader.
"The invader in question is unknown as it says here that The Tallest claim he disappeared and went out on his own. "The planet though was about to be ravaged by cleanup squads.
"That was until they activated their last resort protocol. "They beamed their entire planet across the universe and are currently in hiding to this day.
"The real kicker is that they started hiding back when Tallest Myuki and Spork were in charge. "Like the second year out of a hundred plus years that they were in charge.
"What about this prophecy that Daqon was talking about? " I was about to get to that. "There is a mural that shows the five people that The Guardians Of Archaia deem worthy of being their champion.
"Daqon said that I was one of five chosen ones. "Talk about an ego booster. "Anyways this mural was hand drawn and placed in an equally as isolated asteroid field.
"Like I said a lot to unpack. "Show me this mural. Zim's Computer goes to load an image of the mural but is stopped as static is shown on the screen.
"Computer I said show me the mural. "I..am..trying. Zim's Computer says struggling to respond to Zim's request. "He's..d..disrupting me.
Zim turns to see what his computer was talking about and is shocked to see that Daqon was back. Not only that he managed to place a tool that was messing with Zim's Computer.
He then sprints over and slams Zim onto the panel of his computer. Daqon after that throws Zim across the room into the elevator. "Did you miss me?
"It's a nice base you have Zim. "I'd enjoy it while you still have it. "Soon you won't be alive to use it anymore. "FOOL YOU DARE SHOW YOUR FACE HERE AGAIN!
"Yes especially when I still have work that needs to be done. "Also do you mind returning the daggers. "They aren't cheap to replace. "Make jokes at your peril Daqon.
"For you have a made a grave mistake returning here. "When are you going to realize that not everybody is going to be afraid of you? "Cause at this rate it doesn't look like it's soon.
"If your here to stop me from learning more about the planet then it's to late. "I already learned about it's origins and know what needs to be done.
"Do you? "Yes I am to best the other so called chosen ones in battle. "Do you know who they are? "Of course I do. "Then tell me who they are. Zim doesn't respond as it was clear to him that he didn't know who the others were.
"That's what I thought. "Your not really the best at lying. Zim got up and looked at Daqon who had his mask back on before speaking. "How do you know who the others are?
"It took years but we finally managed to translate the mural. "All that time will soon be worth it. "I hope you haven't forgotten that I fully intend on taking that power for myself.
"You'll have to kill me. "I fully intend on doing that. "Then by all means go ahead and try. They both run towards each other and go to hit the other.
Zim slides out of the way of Daqon's first punch and stabs Daqon with a pak legs to the neck. While drawing blood and causing him to wince at pain Daqon was relatively unharmed at what Zim did.
He turns around and is met with a punch that knocks him for about half a second. Daqon proceeds to grab Zim and throw into a table that collapsed after he hit it.
"I imagined this would a challenge guess I was to presumptuous. Zim started throwing scalpels and other sharp medical tools at Daqon. A couple of them scraped Daqon but didn't do much besides that.
Daqon tried to grab Zim was unable to due to Zim landing a good couple of punches in his face. He tried to shake them off but was shoved against the wall by Zim.
The invader continued to land punches but it seemed like it was doing as much as Zim had hoped it would. Daqon manages to grab Zim and zip across the hallway before hitting a door.
After tossing him aside he tries to take advantage but Zim gets out of the way at the last second yet again. He dodges a punch by Daqon who's hit connects with the door.
Daqon shakes his arms after hitting the door and fails to see Zim is no longer in the hallway with him. We see Zim try and call Skoodge but was unable to due to the jammer that was placed by the elevator.
"The jammer of course. "If I can destroy the jammer then I should be able to call for help. Zim said as he runs back over to the elevator in the hopes of removing the jammer.
When he made it back over to the jammer he sees Skoodge is there waiting by Zim's Computer. "Hey Zim. "Where'd you go? "There isn't time for pleasantries.
"Daqon's back and is in the base as we speak. "Your kidding right? "Do I sound like I am kidding? "No. "Then quick we need to find the jammer he placed inside the base.
"You mean this? Skoodge says as he shows Zim the jammer that he was holding in his hand. "I didn't know what it was so I grabbed it and was going to ask if you placed it there.
"Yes it is. "Great all we have to do is to get rid of Daqon. Zim says as he notices Daqon in the doorway staring back at them. "Enjoying ourselves I see.
"We were until you decided to show your face here. "I bet that's the case. "Me I have no issues being here all day if it means you die Zim. "Only a fool with no will to live tries to kill me.
"Seeing how your here doing that it gives me all the answers I need. "You say that but deep down inside you want to Archaica's champion. "That way you can finally conquer this planet and get the respect you feel you deserve.
"Though I hate to be that person but that hope you have of getting to that point ends here. "Says you. "Hm I do appreciate the fact that you have confidence.
"It's almost upsetting that I have to kill you. "You should really learn to share that confidence. "I am giving you one last chance to turn and leave while you still can.
"You know Zim that offer is interesting but I'd rather stay. Daqon says as he runs over to both Zim and Skoodge. Despite having the numbers advantage it was still difficult to contain Daqon.
At least they were dodging his attacks though left them struggling to hit him. Zim managed to finally land a punch followed by Skoodge not soon after.
They both tried to restrain Daqon with their pak legs but Daqon disappeared into a puff of smoke before quickly popping up behind them both.
He kicks them both to the ground before grabbing and tossing Skoodge across the room. Zim proceeds to shoot Daqon with lasers out of two of his pak legs after he did that.
This manages to hurt Daqon quite a lot as it sends him flying back into a wall. He starts twitching at what had happened to him. This allowed both Zim and Skoodge to get up.
They both head over to try and hopefully finish Daqon. Daqon though tried to retreat but was stopped by Skoodge shooting a laser out of one of his pak legs.
When he did that we see Daqon begin holding his head while letting out a pain filled scream as he disappears once again. "Finally is it over? "No I don't think it is Skoodge.
"As a matter of fact I think it's only getting started. "What do we do? "I don't know but I think we found a weakness. "Our pak lasers? "No I think it's more than that.
"He doesn't have his pak and despite being able to live without it I think his weakness is irken tech. "You'll have to explain this more. "Our tech thinks he isn't an irken.
"That being said it amplifies it's lethality towards him because of it. "If it thought he was an irken it more than likely wouldn't done that. "We're going to need more tech aren't we?
"Yes and I know exactly who can get us it. Zim says finally allowing a smile to reform on his face after everything that's happened. Granite that is fully understandable giving the situation.
"Computer. "Ugh yes? "I need you to open a line with Prisoner 777. "He should have a new terminal in his cell. "Ok and if he doesn't. "That can't be it's been the couple of weeks.
"He should be able to answer. "Well you aren't going to be pleased hear this then. "He's sending a message through. "He thinks this is a joke doesn't he?
"That I wouldn't be able to tell you. "I am only the messenger. "Fine show me the message. Zim's Computer does exactly that and reveals the message.
"Zim I know your expecting a call but they delayed it.
"Don't ask me how cause I have no idea. Though I have an idea on what caused the delay.
"The Administrator is on edge and is limiting the amount new stuff entering the prison
"Leiok went and made him paranoid and honestly I still am paranoid about that to.
"I'll try to see if I am able to sneak a smaller and travel sized terminal in or something.
From Prisoner 777.
"Something tells me he's hiding something. "Couldn't agree more. Zim says responding to what Skoodge had said to Prisoner 777's message.
Zim brings to type a response to the message that he was given. Here Zim made his frustrations show as he was most definitely not in the mood after everything that's happened.
"Whatever your going to do I suggest you make it quick.
"Cause I am beginning to lose my patience with you vortian.
"If you have to then go to him directly and ask for a new terminal.
"I'll give you one more week and if I do not get a call from you then you'll regret it.
"Surely you know that I am more than an irken who makes threats.
P.S Don't think that because your in prison that I am unable to harm you myself.
From Zim.
"We're on our own aren't we? "Yes but we can't let that stop us. "Our only hope is that Daqon doesn't show his face here again. "If he were smart though he'd choose to stay away.
"You know he isn't. "Trust me I am fully aware of that. "We're going to have our pak lasers fully charged and ready for him if he enters the base again.
"Hey. We suddenly hear Gir say as he enters the room through the elevator. "Gir where were you? "We could've used you earlier. Zim says in a bitter mood towards GIR as he stood innocently in the elevator.
"Well when you went to answer the door I left through the back door. "To where exactly? "This cool new taco place that opened up. "It's also a hub for really cool parties.
"I had to go to the grand opening. "We were both nearly killed Gir. "This wasn't the time to indulge in human affairs. "I know I am sorry. "There anything I can do to make up for it?
"How about not leaving your master in a dangerous position. "That would be a good place to start. Zim says annoyed at the fact that Gir had left him and Skoodge for tacos and to go partying.
"What'd I miss anyways? "Did you not hear me when I said we were almost killed? "I heard that part I was curious about what else happened. "Nothing much.
"Besides finding out that The Guardians Of Archaia deem you worthy. "Of being their champion? "Yes that's also something that happened.
"The only issue with that is the location of the planet is unknown to everybody but them. "Soon though I shall find and claim this power that say will be mine.
"In the meantime we must ready ourselves for Daqon if he is to show his face again. "Yeah I agree I want to be ready to deal with that again. Skoodge says holding his head trying to relax after Daqon's attack.
Zim he was hoping that whatever Daqon had told him was true. He also had hoped that Dib wouldn't get involved in whatever is going on. Knowing Dib that wasn't going to be the case.
He said he would stand in Zim's way until the end of time if he had to. To be honest he seems pretty set on doing that. Zim though had a feeling that Dib would get involved.
It was a matter of when not if he choose to get involved in this. Nevermind what he was told while in the hospital. Soon this situation was going to get crazier before it got any better.
The next day was a lot better than yesterday for both Zim and Skoodge. Daqon hadn't shown his face yet but they didn't want to say that in the slight chance that he did.
Both of them were heading to the school while Zim was looking around to see if Daqon is around. "That was quite the day we had yesterday wasn't it Zim?
"You know if you call nearly dying interesting then I am afraid to tell you that your wrong. "Never said it was interesting. "Trying to lighten the mood as people say.
"My mood needs no lightening. "Although seeing you trick Dib into thinking your actually a human amuses me. "Then I guess I'll do that then.
"Good in the meantime I shall keep a lookout for Daqon. "That's good to hear. As they get closer to the school we see a figure walking behind them.
It was Daqon who looked like he was seething with rage after what Zim and Skoodge did to him. Skoodge turned his head to look behind them and Daqon was no longer there.
When Skoodge looked back in front of him Daqon is seen leaping over a fence to continue following them. Zim and Skoodge make it to the school and enter the building.
All the while Daqon looks at them with a look of pure hatred. He walks closer to the school as he continues to remain hidden from everybody else.
Upon entering the school Zim and Skoodge begin heading their way to Ms.Bitters class. Where do I even start with Ms.Bitters? One she is one of the scariest teachers I ever seen in a show.
Or at least that's how they portray her in the show. She's still make me not want to go to school if you wondered how I'd handle her as a teacher.
Answer I'd take every bad teacher I ever had over this lady any day of the week. That part honestly might be a stretch and me being dramatic.
Besides that Zim let Skoodge enter the classroom first to make everybody think they weren't together. This worked as Dib was utterly oblivious to the fact that Skoodge was an irken.
We see Skoodge head over to his desk which was right next to Dib. "Hey Dib. "Sorry for not showing up yesterday. "I was dealing with personal issues.
He says as we Zim enter the room and head to his desk. "Don't worry I was to. Dib responds to Skoodge while staring at Zim. "Thanks I appreciate it.
"Good morning class. The kids in the room say in unison at what Ms.Bitters says. "You ok Ms.Bitters you don't usually say good morning to us?
A random kid in the class says with a look of confusion on her face. "No I am not ok. "I only said that cause The Principal wants me to be more positive and considerate to your feelings.
"I had spent a good five hours trying to explain it to him but he wouldn't listen. "That being said I reluctantly agreed to what he asked. "Ok. "Trust me I hate it as much as you do.
"I never said I did though. "Nevermind that let's move on to our first lesson of the day. "One that involves the dark and detailed history of the failed trips to other planets.
As Ms.Bitters began talking we see Zim pay no attention to the lesson. Skoodge on the other hand actually looks somewhat invested in what was being talked about.
"To start we begin where a group of people tried to land and explore the planet Neptune. "While they had managed to land they didn't last five minutes before they all suffocated to death.
"Reports also say that they all coughed up blood. "I wanted to show you the footage they released but alas I wasn't allowed to show you. "Cause it was to violent for kids to see.
"Apart from that you also have the one person they had go to Mercury. "Only issue with that is his ship was knocked off course before he got there. "He's never been seen or heard of after that day.
Ms.Bitters continued on with the lesson before she gets a call. She stops and answers the call and not much was said that mattered. Though one line in particular got Zim's attention.
"So let me get this straight a grey ninja with blue eyes is watching my class? Zim's eyes opened up wide after that statement as he knew that had to be Daqon.
When he looked over to Skoodge he seen he was staring back equally as confused. "Something wrong Skoodge? Dib quietly asks everybody watches Ms.Bitters end the call.
"Uh nothing it's me being scared is all. Skoodge had a good reason to be scared as it seemed that Daqon had found where they were at. This was reinforced by a puff of smoke entering the room.
Once the smoke had cleared it was Daqon who was seen. The Irken stared around the room before seeing Zim with the wig and lenses on looking back at him.
He sprints at him throwing the table to the right and grab Zim. Zim couldn't really do much knowing that everybody would see. Skoodge wondered what to do knowing Dib was there to.
Daqon throws Zim towards Skoodge and walks over to them while everybody runs out of the room. Ms.Bitters on the other hand casually walks out without any fear on her face like the kids did.
The only people in the room were Daqon, Zim, Skoodge and Dib who was hiding behind a table in the back of the class. "Did you think I l'd give up after what you did to me?
"No I don't intend on giving up until you are dead Zim. "I've had enough of you Daqon. "I know you have. "That's the reason you tried to hide here. "Never imagined a chosen one could be such a coward.
Dib hears Daqon say chosen one and it reminds him what Deila and Qaien told him. That he was the chosen one that they feel can save everybody in the known universe.
He wanted to get involved in this but something told him not to. Something tells me that's for the best as well to. "That power will be mine. "Nothing you do will change that.
"If that's the hill you want to die on then that's fine with me. Daqon says as he goes to attack Zim again. That was until Skoodge punches Daqon in the face in order to try and protect Zim.
This only shook Daqon as he shakes off the punch that he took. Skoodge is kicked into the wall and is nearly thrown through the window. Zim stopped this by shoving Daqon to the side.
Daqon proceeds to rip the leg off one of the desks and uses it as a weapon. He swings the table leg but is unable to hit either Zim or Skoodge.
Both Zim and Skoodge start punching Daqon at the same time. While he was able to block some of the hits he couldn't block them all and was hit by quite a few punches.
Zim begins throwing textbooks at Daqon in the hopes of distracting him. Skoodge started to charge up the lasers on his pak but stopped as he saw Dib in the room.
"Skoodge quickly shoot him. "What do you mean shoot? "What do I shoot him with? "This isn't a joke Skoodge do it. "I am a human how can I a human shoot him?
Zim didn't get the hint that Skoodge was trying to give as Daqon threw him out the room. He then turns his attention to Skoodge who grabs the table leg and starts swinging it.
"Dib get out of here. "No way. "Look trust me you don't want to be here. "How about you tell me the reason you were fighting with Zim? "It was either that or die and I don't feel like dying.
"Hm fascinating Skoodge. "Who are you? "What's wrong to afraid to tell him the truth? "Truth? "Look you need to leave. "I am armed and will use this.
"I've heard enough of this. Daqon says before charging at Skoodge and slamming into the wall before throwing him out of the room. He then stares at Dib for what felt like forever.
Dib stared back before asking Daqon a question. "You one of Zim's enemies? "In a way yes. "You should leave. "Let me guess your here to conquer Earth to.
"Perhaps you didn't hear me. "Leave. "I won't ask nicely again. "Your hiding something and I intend on finding out. "I am giving you one last chance to leave before your curiosity gets you killed.
"Threaten me all you want. "I am not scared of an alien making threats to me. "What about your dad then? "How about I kill him? "Would that get my point across?
"You don't even know my dad? "You sure. "Cause I sense I've struck a nerve in you. "Trust me I have no qualms killing those close to people.
Dib walks over to Daqon before responding to what the irken said to him. "Trust me I am not afraid of you. "I am not going to allow an alien to threaten my family.
After Dib said that he was grabbed by Daqon who held him in a headlock. Dib fought back by knocking him and Daqon into the wall and into Ms.Bitters desk.
That was until Dib took a bottle of water off the ground and sprayed the water into Daqon's face. Daqon recoiled in pain after that and let Dib go.
We see Dib continue to throw the water in Daqon's face until it ran out. Dib didn't notice this at first and when he did it wasn't good. As Daqon grabbed and punched Dib in the face.
He falls to the ground and out of the classroom where Daqon grabs and slams Dib's head into a wall twice. Daqon stood over Dib before going to strangle him.
Thankfully for Dib before Daqon could do that the irken is hit in the back with a laser from Zim's pak leg. He twitches slightly from that before turning to see Zim and Skoodge staring back at him.
Dib takes this moment to kick Daqon away and standing back up. "Zim mind telling me who your friend is this time? "Silence yourself Dib monkey.
"You were never supposed to see this. "Don't doubt that. "When have I ever been supposed to know what your doing? "I said SILENCE! "What about you Skoodge?
"Uh I got nothing. "Doesn't mean I didn't try. Daqon shakes off what happened to him as he heads over to both Zim and Skoodge. He ignores Dib completely seemingly not wanting to deal with him.
Zim charges towards Daqon as he looked to try and kill each other. They both miss as they dodge the other's attack. Skoodge went to sneak attack Daqon but this failed miserably.
This was because Daqon grabbed the pak leg he was about to use and stab Skoodge in the arm with it. He then kicks him across the hallway away from Zim and Dib.
Dib stared at the irkens fighting as he didn't really know what to thing of this. Though something told him to get involved. Cause he had remembered the part where he was told to keep Zim alive.
Though he wouldn't be the one killing him he still had to prevent that in any way he could. He let out a short depressed groan before going over to lend Zim a hand.
He grabs Daqon from behind and into a headlock. This lasted for about five seconds before being thrown off to the side. Dib got up and charged at Daqon again.
Dib got a good punch in that rocked Daqon but wasn't able to take advantage due to him recovering quite fast. He is grabbed by the throat and shoved to the ground.
He then sees himself getting choked out by Daqon. The Irken wasn't being gentle either as the pressure around his throat was unbearable. Zim managed to get Daqon to let go of Dib after he tackles him to the ground.
We see Zim land a few punches into Daqon's face. He then quickly slams his head into the wall twice. Daqon kicks Zim off of him runs towards him.
"I've had enough of you and your games Daqon. "I sense your anger towards me Zim. "Don't worry your not the only one who will share that feeling.
"I will be the last one though. "So you say. "Keep trying and failing to get rid of me. Daqon says as he tries to hit Zim but fails to hit him. This kept going on until Skoodge joined in again.
Both invaders tried to contain Daqon and were struggling to do that. Zim eventually goes to use his pak legs to grab Daqon but the irken faded away leaving Zim to grab Skoodge instead.
Daqon returns to elbow Zim in the face before throwing Skoodge over into Dib. He then goes and runs into Zim stabbing him in the chest with two pak legs.
This brought Daqon to his knees while he held his chest. Zim began punching Daqon in the face hoping that he would yield. After what seemed like a hundred punches he finally knocks Daqon out.
Zim falls to one knee after everything that transpired. He shakes off whatever pain he might have had while keeping an eye on Daqon to make sure he was done
Dib and Skoodge get up not to long after and head over to Zim. "Alright Zim enough games who is this? "What was he doing at the school? "How was he doing all that crazy stuff?
"Look Dib I think we should leave it. "You crazy did you not see what was going on? "UGH I wish I brought my camera to school. Dib responds to Skoodge in an annoyed manner at everything that's happened.
"Trust me I did. "I was fighting him. "Was I lending Zim a hand..yes. "I only did that cause I wasn't sure what he'd do after he was done with him.
"Haven't you fought beside him? "Yeah not like I had a choice. "See that's exactly what I thought to. "You should listen to your friend Dib. "Cause your lucky he didn't kill you.
"Not like it would be of any issue to me. "Guess a thank you is out of the question? "I never needed you to lend a hand. "Because I would've been able to deal with him alone.
"You and your friend only got in my way. "I have a name. "Surely you don't expect me to respect you enough to use your name. "Besides even if I did then it was because I wanted to.
"Whatever. "Either way you look at it we saved you from whoever this is. "Poor Skoodge did Dib teach you how to be this pretentious and ignorant? "I am not either of those things.
"Sure whatever you say. "I know the truth about the both of you. "Despite me not knowing much about your friend Dib I know enough to know that he's exactly like you.
"Clueless to the fact that no matter much you fight the end result will be the same. "That being ME conquering this planet and ridding myself of you and your friends FOREVER!
"Good luck with that. "No luck is needed. "That being said if you'll excuse me I shall dispose of the one that's caused me all this trouble. "Where you taking him Zim?
"To your base? "Must you know everything about me? "Yes. "Uh Zim I think there's an issue with that. "Issue? "What issue? "You said you were going to dispose of him.
"Yes. "Where's the issue in that? "He's not there. Zim quickly turns to see that Daqon wasn't there anymore and was nowhere to be seen. "Wha..HOW!
"So much for that I guess. "Mind your tongue Earth boy or I'll have it removed. "This fool he is such a coward for running away not once but three times.
"Run while you can Daqon cause I'll find you and destroy you for doing what you've done. "Does he know he's talking to himself? "No I don't think he does.
"Honestly that's one of many things that weird me out about him. We Zim walk away leaving both Dib and Skoodge to themselves. "Uh I guess school is done for the day.
Skoodge says bringing an end the awkward silence forming. "I guess. "Look sorry Dib but I have to go. "Where you going? "Home. "I'd ask if you could visit but my..parents wouldn't say yes.
"Then you can go to my house. "Sounds great but my uh Dad will get mad if I..am not home by a certain time. "I should be able to show up tomorrow.
"Ok but be careful. You never know what Zim's capable of. "Trust me I have a good idea. "You did tell me a lot about him. "Your right. "Tell Banks and Isaac I said hi.
"You got it. "Thanks I appreciate it. Skoodge says as goes and leaves the school to catch up with Zim as Dib goes off to do the same only for Dib he was to head home.
Despite the crazy day that everybody had it all ended and went back to normal. You know as normal as it possibly could be in this world. Zim while in a bad mood looked to move past this.
As for Daqon he narrowly avoided something terrible. Cause it was more than certain that Zim would kill or do far worse that that to him. Not like he didn't try and do the same thing to Zim.
But hey that's not the point no that would be that he's still alive and that only spells something bad. Cause who knows when exactly he will be back
Zim though would be waiting and this time he would be ready. Whenever Daqon showed up again Zim hopes to destroy him once and for all.
We find ourselves back in the irken part of Zim's Base. Here we see Zim and Skoodge standing by Zim's Computer. "That's it huh? "He got away. "For the time being.
"That's not good. "Especially after everything that he's shown himself capable of. Skoodge says in a nervous manner towards Zim to which he responds calmer than his fellow irken.
"Do not worry Skoodge soon we shall find him and destroy him. "Also Zim I am sorry for not getting involved sooner. "Wanted to keep the illusion intact.
"Your fine. "Besides he didn't think anything of it. "He did at first but I had managed to convince him. "That's good. "That foolish Earth boy is still oblivious to what's really going on.
"His cluelessness will be his downfall. "That day whenever it is will sweet. "It shall be a day that I remember till my dying breath. "Yep but let's get there before we celebrate to much.
"Trust me no matter how much we celebrate we will still accomplish our goal. "Soon The Tallest are going to be here to claim ownership of this pile of garbage that claims to be a planet.
"Yeah can't wait for that. "I know the suspense is killing me. "Though even suspense would have a tough time killing me. "Don't worry I get it. "You sure their going to take this planet.
"Of course they will. "Cause despite all the doubts I've had about their arrival they'll still want this planet. "What other reason could they have for saying this planet was of an upmost priority.
"I can think of a couple reasons. "None of them are good. "Don't worry cause The Tallest will prove our doubts wrong. "All that needs to be done is the gauntlet.
"It's missing one more part before it's finished. "That was something I was going to ask Prisoner 777 about. "What if he escaped? "Ha he'd be a fool to do such a thing.
"Because he knows if I found out I would erase his children from history. "You mean kill them? "In basic terms yes. "Though he knows that. "Meaning if there was a mass breakout on Moo Ping 10 he wouldn't be one of the escapees.
"As for Dib once I have that part that I need him and his friends will be forced to kneel before Zim. "That seems sorta morbid. "Yes but it is morbid in a good way.
"Sometimes you have to describe something in a morbid way. "This is because their is a lack of a better way to describe in a way that makes sense.
"Sure. "For the time being we must focus our attention to Daqon. "Seeing as how he's vulnerable to irken equipment we'll have to get tools that'll be reliable in combat.
"That way we can get rid of him for good. "No more fading away in a gust of smoke. "He will have to face his death. "Then we'll find Archia and I'll claim this power and use it for The Tallest's benefit.
"Ok and is there any other way you can get the tech we need? "Yes but it usually takes longer and is an inconvenience if anything. "How long will we have to wait? "Hm no longer than two to three business days.
"You sure that's the only way? "No we could head to Teros as there is a merchant who I have lend me his supplies. "In exchange of letting him live his worthless excuse for a life.
"Seems like your not giving him a choice? "Of course if I did then he wouldn't give me things that I need to conquer this planet. "Nevermind him though the tech if I order it we will have faster than if we asked him.
"That's great. "Good to hear you share the same outlook that I have. "Then it's settled I'll make the order after I am done speaking to the human in the science bay.
"See you soon for I shall return. "I hear you Zim. "Good then stay here and I'll return as soon as I am able. Zim says as he goes to leave the room and head to the science bay of his base.
The reason for their being a human in his base well that is a story for another time. For we have other things to focus on that being Daqon and what The Sickly Man wanted him to do.
Obviously it was to kill Zim but that didn't really go as they had hoped. The hope of luring Zim into a trap failed and it resulted in Daqon retreating multiple times.
Both Daqon and The Sickly Man's hopes of defying Archaica's hopes for their "champion" will have to wait. That was the part that confused Zim the most.
Archaia is a planet that was literally on the edge of being conquered by The Irken Armada. That being said two irkens being worthy of being their champion seemed weird.
Granite Zim isn't going to complain about that for long. Their is a quote on quote limitless power that is on the line for him. What this power could be is unknown but soon we shall find out for ourselves.
A dark stormy filled the air as we see both Daqon and The Sickly Man entered a room. The Sickly Man is seen walking with a cane as he sits on a couch.
Daqon props up a pillow before giving The Sickly Man a shot in the arm. A shot that had some medicine in it that made you feel more relaxed.
"Thank you Daqon. "That'll make the pain ease up a little. Daqon doesn't answer and instead stands in silence at what he heard. "Look don't let what happened get to you.
"How could I not? "You never told me I was still susceptible to irken tech. "Forgive me Daqon I should've mentioned that the rift's power has limits.
"Limits that I was afraid of you finding out the hard way. "I am sorry that you had to find out in the way that you did. Daqon responds to what The Sickly Man in a malice filled tone in his voice.
"What type of limits? "The rift while it's given you powers beyond your comprehension isn't perfect. "Your still susceptible to any weakness an irken like yourself is known for.
"That being said yes irken tech is a crutch. "A crutch that I am confident that you won't have to worry about. "You better hope not. "This power The Guardians Of Archaia promise is to big to let slip out of our hands.
"I know Daqon and I promise you that this power will be ours to share. "It's the least that I can do after everything you've done for me. "Fine but we better get that power.
"Because if we don't then this would've all been for nothing. "Have trust in our capabilities. "We will have that power. "They will give it to us. "Once thier chosen ones are dead.
"What about Zim? "I'll find a way around his tricks don't worry. "In the meantime your going to the planet Secretos. "Tak awaits. "You know her more than Zim.
"This means you should be better equipped to handle her. "Yes and she's weaker. "Her right hand Mimi isn't functional. "She'll most likely head there to get her repaired.
"It'll be more discreet for her to fix her there. "Then get going Daqon we haven't a moment to waste. "It shall be done. Daqon says leaving the room and The Sickly Man who leans back to try and get some rest.
Daqon while upset with The Sickly Man still is willing to lend him a hand in getting the power of Archaia for themselves. While things didn't go as they hoped they hoped that would change.
Zim and to a lesser extent Dib know of Archaia and the power that is promised to the person that proves themselves worthy. You want answers I sense it but you'll need to have patience.
While things are slowly getting to the ultimate grand finale I need you to trust me. There are many things that I have in store and I hope to make it a finale worth talking about.
Eventually when that day arrives the story will have truly grown into something special. Like I said before the gloves are off as they say. I intend on making that statement a reality.
I said I was going to give you a story that I feel I haven't given you before. Until then I await the rest of what this phase and to a larger extent the story has to offer.
A ship is seen flying through space and upon further observation the ship belonged to Tak. She was focusing on flying to her destination that being the planet Secretos.
To her right we see Mimi's destroyed body that had been destroyed by Zim after he shot her with lasers from his pak legs. She stares at her for a second before turning attention back to flying.
Tak thought to herself about how Zim managed to actually hurt Mimi in the way that he did. She hated him that much was obvious but she didn't think he was capable of doing what he did.
While she questioned how somebody she deemed inferior to her could do that. She didn't know how Zim was able to destroy Mimi on his own.
None of that mattered as she was hoping to get her fixed. Once she's done I imagine she intends on finding Zim and killing him. Not only that but Tak also has issues with both Leiok and Traok who she thought she could trust.
You know that was until they left for their own separate reasons. She wasn't going to let them get the away with what they've done to her as well.
She didn't care about how Traok felt disrespected at how her and Leiok treated him. Or how Leiok wanted to ensure the survival of his clan.
Tak isn't really the the type of irken or person in general who forgives. She was going to remind Zim, Leiok and Traok of the fact one day. Until then she had a mission of her own to do.
That was to repair Mimi and get on with whatever it is that she intends to do. With irkens you never really know what goes on in their head.
Man can people like me dream of people a therapist to some of these characters. Granite I am not qualified to be a therapist in any capacity.
Also might be killed in the first hour though let's not focus on that. No let's focus on Tak and her hopes of getting Mimi to be operational uet again.
If only she knew about Archia and the fact that Daqon wanted to kill her. Doubt she would care even if she did know cause you know she's different.
What's that you didn't get on board with that? Figures guess I have to go back to the drawing board on that one. Tak on the other hand was reaching her destination and it was here where she would get what she was wanting.
Thank you all for reading this far and enjoying the first story in phase three of After The Florpus. We really have made it somewhere great haven't we?
Cause it feels like that to me though I am not sure about everybody else. That sort of feeling is subjective or at least that's what I think I am not what you call a genius.
Got to say we really have gone through a lot together. Seventeen stories in and still much left to be explored. That being said I am excited and can't wait for the next story.
Which is basically the feeling I have for every story but you what I am trying to say. Or to be honest with you a desire to make people enjoy what you create for them.
Besides all of that I hope you all enjoyed and have a wonderful day. Anyways that's all for this story until next time stay safe and God Bless You All..goodbye.